Don’t Like Friars Club? You’re Just Jealous

You may or may not make fun of those kids in the white coats, but you probably just wish you were one of them. They look important as they guide people around the campus.  Who doesn't want to feel important? I have finally put my finger on why people hate the Friars Club, and it's because they aren't in it!

Any PC student can remember their first tour of the campus as a scared little senior in high school.  Leading the tour was a confident, charismatic, all-American type laden in a crisp white jacket. They looked classy and like somebody who your parents would be proud of. You decided, at that moment, that you wanted to be one of them.  You had your heart set on Friars Club.

So, like hundreds of other freshmen, you filled out the application, wrote the essay, attended the Coffeehouse, and went to the interview. And you probably got eliminated. Being "cut" is a true hardship for many PC students because, let's face it; most of us were studs in high school. We are not the type of people who are used to being shut down. The Friars Club rejection hurt and therein lies the point of my article: You hate them.

The group that you so badly wanted to be a part of becomes your sworn enemy. But not because they kissed your boyfriend, stole your puppy, or tripped your grandmother; simply because you were not the candidate they were looking for. You get so bitter that every time you see them giving a tour in Ray you mock them or commiserate with your friends over "how awesome you thought your interview went" or "how you knew a kid in it that you thought would help you out more." Excuses, excuses. No one wants to hear your sob story.

People are jealous of the Friars Club not only because they are able to give tours, but because they appear to be cliquey. Well let's really think about this. What happens when you spend a large amount of time with people who are similar to you, have outgoing personalities, and like to have a good time? Hmm…I know! You become friends.  So you're going to be mad at a group for being friends and for forming a giant circle at Clubbies and dancing together? No, you are not really mad about that.  You also are not mad about the fact that they have awesome parties. You're only mad because you weren't invited.  It all goes back to that bitterness. You hate them because you think that you don't fit in with them. And maybe you don't, but why let it ruin your night?

They represent our school and have a great time. Whether you like them or not is your prerogative but your whines will do nothing to bring them down.  So stop being bitter just because a club did not want you—even if it is a really cool club that is more like a fraternity. Friars Club is a lifestyle and it is not meant for everyone.