John Blutarsky, an unlikely but powerful figure with extensive knowledge and authority interfering in campus Greek life, is mentoring University of Wisconsin-Madison’s fraternities and sororities in their fight to preserve the historic Langdon neighborhood.
The Blutarsky seance is part of the Greek community’s response to local government officials’ push to build flashy apartment complexes along Langdon Street.
Members of Delta Tau Chi fraternity used a Ouija board to summon the spirit of John Blutarsky, John Belushi’s “Animal House” character, to consult with them about how to stand up to the city officials who want to redevelop their housing on Langdon.
According to sophomore Delta member Matt Spader, the ghost appeared in a sweater, which read “COLLEGE,” carrying a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey and shouting “Hey! What’s this lyin’ around shit?”
“It was awesome,” Spader said.
According to Spader, there are no elaborate plans to incite an “Animal House” closing-scene riot along State Street at this time. However, Delta Tau Chi said it is willing to do whatever it takes.
“In the words of the late, great John Belushi by way of his drunken, immortal film character, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going,’” Spader said.
Dean of Students Lori Berquam was unavailable for a comment.
