Socially Awkward Member of Group Fails to Realize He is Socially Awkward

Edgar Franken (’11), known on campus
for his social awkwardness, has consistently
failed to realize his own social ineptitude.
“I’ve got my stuff pretty well together,” said
Franken. “I mean, I think its just hard to
fi nd people to hang out with, but usually
I can catch them walking across campus. I
mean, we’re hanging out, right?”

Tom Bruntwosen (’11), a member of
Franken’s social circle, expressed concern
over his behavior. “Ed really doesn’t under-
stand how things work. I mean, I don’t
answer his calls, but every few minutes or
so..” Bruntwosen trailed off, holding up
his vibrating phone.

When asked if there were any awkward
members of his social group, Franken
responded with incredulity. “I don’t think
anybody is really awkward in my group.
But if you’re really looking, I think most of
them are really bad about answering their
phones.” Franken then returned to his table
at the Bon, sat silently for twenty minutes,
and left with a quiet “Goodbye.”