When it comes to UVA football games, I am 100% in support of Guys in Ties, Girls in Pearls. Why? Because it's tradition, dangit! Plus, we look good when we dress well.
But back when I was in college, you were just as likely to see me in a shirt and tie as you were to see me wearing body paint. That is, if you even recognized me at all.
My friends and I painted ourselves for nearly every home game during first year, so of course I had to pass it down to my residents when I was an RA. Plus, if we did it together, it could count as my programming for the month. Win-win!
Of course, painting your body does have its drawbacks. For one, it's not very fun to do it at a night game. Sure, you may feel hardcore at the beginning, but when it's past 9:00 and the game looks like it's going into overtime, you're no longer a happy camper. Thank goodness our stadium sells hot chocolate.
Last but not least, if you're considering wearing body paint to a game, then you should be sure to cover all of your exposed skin, or you may end up with an unfortunate tan line.
I have tons of great memories from undergrad football games, but one thing is for sure:
1. I'll never paint my body and go shirtless to a sports game again.
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