Disclaimer: This article is not pure art of fiction, it’s based on personal experience. Generalizations can be fun!
Ever been to a dorm room party and just not vibed with anyone? Ever been to a dorm room party and vibed with everyone? Ever been to a room party and studied everyone in order to write an article? Even if your answer is a no to all those questions, keep reading on because this article is so generic that just like astrology- something is bound to be true!
The Gym Bros
They can’t stop talking about how many protein shakes they’ve had in the day. Bonus if they’re an Economics and Finance major and double bonus if they’re from EcoSoc ABC, AIC or ACC. How would you know this? Because they can’t shut up about their club work. Triple bonus if they’re in a black t-shirt and donning a stylish silver chain. Gym bros always roam around in packs and if you spot them, you spot all. Chances are they’ve just come back from a biceps workout and will complain of how sore they feel tomorrow.
The Bollywood Nostalgics- Happy version
Typically a Lit or Psych major, they are divas in their own right. Humming the tune to every 2000s Bollywood song, the happy nostalgics can build or break the vibe of the room. They’re just looking for an excuse to let loose and boy do they know how to party! Playlist essentials include Kajra re, Maahi ve and Bole Chudiyan, keep a lookout for live performances by them on the dance floor because when they’re in the mood, they tend to set the stage on fire with their moves.
The Social Butterflies
Typically Psych and Socio-anthro majors, they have 3-4 parties to hit on the same night and will make an appearance only for a few minutes. They will politely make small talk about their FCs this semester, the smog, the cold and mess queues. You can find out they’re at the party from their Instagram story romanticising the most mundane parts of the room. They tend to be the best dressed at the party. When you see them the next day, you’ll wonder when they study or get work done, but I guess that’s just one those things that will remain a secret.
The Extroverted (Introverts)
STEM majors, specifically Bio and Comp Sci majors tend to be dark horses when it comes to party scenes- they are invited but you never expect them to show up. When they do, they give up the charade of an introvert within minutes because come on, who are we kidding, they love to talk, and people love to hear them! They wow everyone with cool school stories and surprise everyone by having more personality than anticipated. They’re the last ones to come and the last ones to leave, cheer the loudest and are most prone to spilling secrets when inebriated.
The Accidental Debate Enthusiasts
Ever unintentionally pissed someone off at a party or engaged in a heated argument without intending to? Yeah, welcome to History and Pol majors- never question their opinions because they will waste no time in ticking you off and still somehow look good doing it. They might come off a bit strong or weird, like mess pasta, but they’re also all soft and mushy on the inside. After the first few verbal flogging sessions, you’ll warm up to them and realise they’re the most interesting people in the room even sober.
The Bollywood Nostlagics- Sad version
Much like the Kal ho Naa Ho sad instrumental version, they make you want to cry when you hear them because they always have something sad, upsetting or down-right absurd going on in their lives. One conversation with them will make you feel grateful for all your trauma and baggage. Prone to trauma dumping, complaining and crying after a few drinks, its best to try to get rid of them early on in the night otherwise they stick to you like hair to static- hard to shake off and annoying to remove. They come in all shapes, sizes and majors. Playlist essentials include break-up songs like Channa Mereya and just mopey ones like Tumse Hi. Arijit Singh survives on the likes of them.
The Komedians
Humour is their coping mechanism because their majors have given them enough trauma to talk to future therapists about. Yes, I’m talking about Economics and to some extent PPE majors. They’ve got Acemoglu textbooks and papers to read so if they show up to your party- you’re really special to them. If you hear self-depricating, statistical significance or Bengali jokes- an econ major is in the house. They will complain about their degree, professors and peers, but six drinks down, they will agree with the rest of Ashoka in admitting their dislike for their own kind!
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