Saturday, October 14, 2006

Bubble Tape was cool once too

I’m not going to pretend this entry is at all normal within the scope of society as a whole. But, you don’t read my entries because they’re normal. You read what I write because I’m the twentysomething with suspect mental stability that still slides down railings.

Submitted for your edification:

Campus Bannister Sliding Report, 2006-07

Coffman union, stairs from patio to Delaware St.

-This railing is a good long slide, but has one of those flat parts at the end that might hurt a bit if you don’t jump off in time. Rating: ☺☺☺

Moos tower, Washington ave. exit to 2nd floor

-There are three great railings to choose from here, all of which are good for a joy ride. Absolutely useless between classes, when people going up the stairs actually use them as intended. What a bunch of squares. Rating: ☺☺☺

Walter library north interior stairwell

- It’s a huge, marble railing that’s super fast with a convenient landing step at the bottom. The only problem is that a balance error will probably land you in traction at Fairview, if you’re lucky. Rating: ☺☺

Moos tower 2-620 auditorium

- A bunch of little mini-rails going down the aisle of a stadium-seated auditorium. None of them really provide enough incident angle for a decent ride. A great way to look stupid. Rating:

Ford hall, west interior stairwell

-The best I’ve found yet. The paint that they used in the early 1970’s must cut down on rail-to-pants friction. Also, seldom being used by anyone else.

Rating: ☺☺☺☺☺

Hasselmo hall, church st. exit

- Short and sweet, a good ride to be sure, but again, a timely dismount is required to avoid getting owned by the flat part of the raling at the bottom of the steps. Rating: ☺☺

Cancer center, river road exit

- Twenty angled feet of solid cement surface. Impossible to slide upon. Good for anyone who hates himself. Bad for anyone who is trying to enjoy life. Rating: um…

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