Money can make guys do some crazy things. Funniest part is that guys are willing to become cheap Johnny Knoxville/Bam Margera knockoffs for small amounts. Since Ursinus is taking 40k from our pockets (or parents') each year, students seem to jump at the opportunity to get some of that back with every small bill they can get their hands on.
But what really makes them do it? Is it pure boredom? Peer pressure? Do kids really need the money? Or are they just doing it for jollies to add some excitement to the daily tear of of being a student with the possibility of becoming an online celeb? With YouTube and Facebook movie applications out there, it isn't uncommon to see cinnamon eaters and Jackass wannabe's
But what really makes them do it? Is it pure boredom? Peer pressure? Do kids really need the money? Or are they just doing it for jollies to add some excitement to the daily tear of of being a student with the possibility of becoming an online celeb? With YouTube and Facebook movie applications out there, it isn't uncommon to see cinnamon eaters and Jackass wannabe's
Stephen Tomczuk, UC alum 06' thinks many kids do these things out of peer pressure. He confesses, "It's all about the peer pressure, I always thought it was complete bull when teachers would say don't give in to peer pressure and don't do drugs. But if enough people are telling you to do something. . . most people will do almost anything." The reason he feels this way, is because peer pressure (along with a nice chunk of money) once made him do something many would cringe at.
Stephen introduced me to what a Jersey turnpike shot was. For those who don’t know, a jersey turnpike shot is defined by Stephen as, “It’s when they (Bartenders) drain the mats on the inside ledge of the bar that they make the drinks over into a glass, it’s a combination of every drink made that night. He continued, “Because it was (for) $150, they wiped up the bar and rang out the rag into the cup. . . . . it was like 2-4 shots worth, and tasted like apple juice.”
The responsible Noelle Bisinger, UC senior and Psych major adds, "Money and peer pressure combined can make stunts much more tempting but do not make it impossible to say no to a dare or stunt." But sometimes saying no just isn't manly.
The responsible Noelle Bisinger, UC senior and Psych major adds, "Money and peer pressure combined can make stunts much more tempting but do not make it impossible to say no to a dare or stunt." But sometimes saying no just isn't manly.
Jeffrey Schloth,(04-06 UC student), was challenged to eat a [stink bug for 5 dollars. "I mostly did it because I was challenged with the infamous "you won't phrase" .. . The money went towards a Wawa hoagie." Can one blame him to do this for a meal? This popular "You won't" phrase has gotten people to do things all the time, including yours truly. Once a person is met with the challenge, it wouldn't be manly to take a step back. The guns have been drawn, and that is your time to fire.
With this in mind I scoured the campus and asked college students, alumni, and faculty things they would do for money. Click here for the full survey results.
I leave you with the always eloquent words of Harry Keyser, UC senior. " Money talks my man. The dollar sign might as well be a religious symbol." Keyser was once dared to eat 2 triple cheese burgers from Wendy's along with fries and a drink for $50, and failed. Isn't it amazing what people will do for some money?
I leave you with the always eloquent words of Harry Keyser, UC senior. " Money talks my man. The dollar sign might as well be a religious symbol." Keyser was once dared to eat 2 triple cheese burgers from Wendy's along with fries and a drink for $50, and failed. Isn't it amazing what people will do for some money?
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