As the weekend ended and classes began again, the remnants of body paint smeared by rain started to fade. The hangover started to clear up and everybody's favorite streaker paid his fine and continued to warm up, leaving Saturday night a memory. And just when it looked like this weekend would be just another \average"" football game, ESPN announced that GameDay will broadcast from the Mad City on Saturday. So, for everyone who missed out on their television break when MTV didn't accept you to fill the quota spot on Real World or Road Rules, this is your second chance. Here's your guide for getting noticed this weekend amidst all the hype surrounding the Wisconsin football team:
Streaking: Nothing gets you more exposure-literally-than streaking, and think how proud your parents would be to see their tuition dollars are being put to good use as your naked self runs across the screen. Plus, we all know you have been waiting for a reason to quote Will Ferrell's character from ""Old School."" Bonus points if you paint your entire body red. And wear Badger ears.
Choking: Oh, wait, that's just how Robert Reynolds gets his television exposure, and his dirty display certainly didn't work in his favor.
Clever Signs: Particularly those that use ESPN in big, bold letters. Evans Squashes Purdue... OK, maybe something cleaner. Evans and Sorgi mean Pasadena in November. Well, that's a little long and doesn't make sense, but you get the idea.
Propose to someone on TV: Don't have someone special? Remember that girl from last night's frat party that you awkwardly ran into? She'll work. And just think of the hilarity when you tell her you were just hoping to meet Lee Corso, not make a commitment.
""Circle Me, Kirk"": Sure, it's Madden's thing, but really, isn't GameDay just a rip off of ABC's Monday Night Football anyway? Increase your chances by announcing it's your birthday, even if it isn't. By the way, Kirk, my birthday is this weekend. Really.
Be drunk and act stupid: We are all aware that the only reason ESPN is coming here (besides for the football) is for Madison's great tailgaters. Don't disappoint the crew. Shine up the kegs and straighten the Budweiser signs hanging outside your house. Show a little respect.
An inflatable phallic device: Everybody likes them, plain and simple.
Remember folks, streaking is cool, but have enough sense for someone to be waiting for you with some clothes. Try to avoid the discomfort of sitting naked in the backseat of a squad car.
This is live television folks, and you could run the risk of being shown every two hours on SportsCenter, not to mention having your picture posted all over the Internet. Think about that before taking your shirt off. If you need to take the bus up Bascom to get to your class at the Social Sciences building, chances are you shouldn't take your shirt off.
With three home games left, this is crunch time and for seniors who have spent their last four years (or more) attending Badger football games, this could be your last chance. This could be your last chance to fulfill one of the items on that list you made when you were a freshman of things you wanted to do at Madison before you graduated. Now if you'll excuse me, I've got signs to make.
