We know, we know. You’re sad, alone, frequently crying to Mitski by yourself in the dark… wondering how all these new Chapman couples somehow found love and happiness during a global pandemic... and how you, a boring loser, didn’t. But guess what. The Kumquat recently got word from juniors Ryan Thompson and Lindsey Friedman they were all collectively just messin’ with us! “I can’t believe everyone fell for this,” Friedman shared with a laugh. “Scheduling Facetime dates? Finding the strength to text one person consistently? You guys are just so dumb.”
It took a lot of planning and teamwork, from staged Instagram posts to scripted Snapchat stories for the couples to get this job done. But after months of hard work, their grassroots movement was a success. The team stayed on track by using a multi-tiered leadership structure, including frequent webinars, method acting training and hiring a diversity and inclusion chair.
“I was completely bamboozled,” said lonely sophomore Jason McAdams. “All my buds really got me on this one, and I did cry in my room for nights on end, but I can’t deny this was hilarious.” This prank was so massive and planned that some couples are still continuing to post and play along. So funny - keep up the good work, guys!
