You know, I look back at the days I spent at Namilyango College….there was this House of residence called Hanlon….
Many of us would call it the House of Lords
How that came about to be, I don’t know
Because it looks like this name has been so around for ages and isn’t about to change any time soon
Over time, I personally, called it, “Hanlon – House of Lords”
Fancy, right?
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In that line, I’d love to tell you a story about this very mighty powerhouse of a residence….
Will you let me?
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Let’s date back a decade ago
Somewhere in the sub-Saharan
In East Africa, to be to the exact coordinates
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A young man was from lunch
And was walking back to his end of the residence area, to his dormitory
To grab some sleep, probably or chew some fat
With buddies
The path to his house of residence is the same that’s used by the rest of the school, heading to the various playgrounds
And at the very end of this walk-way, is where the mighty Hanlon is situated
So, this young man meets this group of dudes walking by, holding their forks that had been hooking up the beans, rice and the ugali in the mess
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One of these dudes happened to be a school prefect
So, he sends this young man over to Hanlon….apparently that’s where he blacked or slept, to place his jacket and fork on his bed
The young man didn’t say no and faithfully obliged to his senior
And marched on to Hanlon, with a very big smile on his face…..you know, it’s like being sent to the State House to call out somebody and the President has instructed you to do that
On reaching the area close to the small garden of the Hanlon residence, there’s this bunch of residents of Hanlon, who spot this fresh piece of cheese of a face of a young man
And they decide it among them that they will prank this young man into thinking he’s at the wrong residence or something
You know how groupies and most especially boys be, right?
They spring up on this young man and begin bellowing out some jargon that he wasn’t familiar with…..you know, being that this young man was a freshman
A tiny circle is formed around the young man and questions begin flying in from all corners, which left the young man stunned at what to do
Then, one of the guys in the circle, probably one with some level of authority around there, calmly brings the already frightened young man, from the circle and talks him down
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He says that he shouldn’t go to places that aren’t his own to go to….more like don’t trespass
The young man nodded his head on the y-axis and was asked not to do it again
He was permitted to get in and do what brought him to the Hanlon
All scared and shivering to the root canal, you can imagine!
(Hihihiihhhhiiiiiiii)
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You should have seen the young man sprint out of Hanlon, straight to his dorm and throwing his beddings over his head!
I’m sorry, I miss the point. He was doing something he was asked to do and the others tried to play a joke on him which was cruel. The authoritative person explained the lesson not to go some where that was not his business. He went back to his own room and was frightened. I can understand that.
Aaaahhhhhh….actually, you got the point, Gladys. ??
Sun an interesting post !!
Aaaahhhhhh. …thank you, Chris, for appreciating.
Thank you so much for sharing all these wonderful memories with us of your college days. I can really picture the place and all the people.
Aaawwwww….you’re welcome, Andrea. Thank you too.
This was such an interesting post! This sounds like it was a scary situation!
Yyyeeessssss, Amber! It was… imagine a little boy in all these huge guys! …..
Wow! That sounds a little scary! I couldn’t imagine!
Yyyeeeaaaahhhhhh…it was, Jessica.
I’m not a huge fan of pranks. They can be a bit mean and maybe even affect someone self-confidence. I hope the boy moved passed it with no problem and without a second thought.
Aaaaahhhhh….I sure do think he did, Cristina.
I dislike jokes and pranks like that, any pranks to tell the truth. it’s very hard to see if it’s just funny or cruel and funny.
Aaawwwww….am very sorry to hear that, Lyosha. It’s actually more of cruel.
Pranks aren’t something I am a fan of, you quite often don’t know how the person they are played on will react or how it will play on there mind.
Aaaahhhhhh….that’s true, Sarah. ??
Why did you guys play a prank on the freshman. The story ended too soon
Hhhhhmmmmm….that, I can’t tell.
I’m sure he learned a good life lesson that night!
Hi hi….if you say so, Cheryl.
That was an interesting story. Although that was a pretty mean prank, it’s good to know the origin of things.
Aaaaahhhhh….thank you, Esse! Hehe…if you say so. ??
I am not a fan of pranks. This would have really scared me if I had been in that situation.
Aaawwwww…I can’t imagine, Rachel. Thank you for sharing! ??
I’m always all right to play a prank on someone but it can go too far at times.
Oooohhhh yyyeeaaahhhhh….and often in time, people get in trouble!
such an interesting read! my brother always played pranks on me, still does!
Aaawwww….thank you, Tara. Aaahhhh, you don’t say…..how’s it like? ?
It was really a scaring situation however it’s always good to recite such memories .
Hehe….if you say so, Mike!
What a fun story and memory! Thank you for sharing. The prank was pretty out there though!
Aaaawwww….thank you too, Jnuna. You’re welcome. ??
Very nice post,Thank you so much for sharing all these wonderful memories with us of your college days.
Aaaahhhhh….thank you, Umesh! I appreciate it a lot.
I kinda feel bad for the freshman, but then again, pranks like these are part of college life eh? 🙂
Haha….ooohhh yyeesss, they are. Actually, you may never get to be pranked this way, ever, if you aren’t in college, Czjai. Do you agree?
This sounds like quite an intense situation–– but thank you for sharing your memories with us. I’m not one for pranks but as long as everyone is okay in the end..
Hehe….it was, Megan. Aaahhhhh, thank you for sharing.
I raised boys and pranking came with the territory for sure! I always worried, as a mom, that they might do something that was more on the cruel side, and warned them to make sure it was always done in humor and only to someone who was in their circle of friends. I feel bad for the freshman in this story, but I imagine knowing now that it was a prank and not serious he was able to move past it and I hope he had a great rest of his stay at college!
Aaaahhhhh….wow! He did, actually. Thank you Jen, for sharing. ?
Such a great post. You ahve such a wonderful memoried when you are in College. I can still remember my day. Iw as like you having memories full of great things.
Aaawwww…thank you, Geraline. A big hi 5 to that
Were YOU the young man in the story?
Yyyyeeesssss, Dee. That was me!
My grand kids always get pranked or cause pranks at church camp. They are limited in what they are allowed to do because any harmful prank will get them sent home. I’m going to let me teen grandson read this.
Aaaaaahhhhhhh….alright, Terri. Please do.
It’s a shame these people who pull these cruel pranks exist. I hope the young man got past this cruelty and realised he was the better person.
Hhhhhmmmmmmm…. you kkknnnooowwwwwww, Elizabeth! He sure did….at least, I hope so.
Interesting Post. In my grandma words, “Memories are good medicine for the brain”. Thanks for sharing.
Aaaahhhh…thank you too, Laura. ??
Ahh I feel torn between loving this post and feeling sad for the freshman in this story. I like pranks as much as the next person but not when they are at the expense of another person.
Aaaawwww….you’re so sweet, Laura. Thank you, though.
I often got pranked growing up like people throwing my belongings in the bin or destroying my homework and to me that is bullying and not funny at all. I feel sorry for the poor guy that you mentioned in the story!
Aaaawwww….I’m so sorry to hear that, Ana. Thank you for sharing. ?
As far as pranks goes, I’m not a huge of it. This reminds me of the phrase “don’t do to others what you wouldn’t want done to yourself”.
Aaaahhhhh…..that’s interesting and it reminds me of something else that happened, Sharonoox ?
Wow I was really captured by the story you shared. He definitely learned a lesson thats for sure.
Hehe….if you say so, Jennifer. ?
I’m in the ‘I don’t like pranks’ camp too, but this one was pretty harmless! I’m sure the poor kid got quite a scare, though!
Haha….he sure did! Judging by the way he “scrum” for his life, Ashlee…. ???
Back in school days, there are many pranks at school but I manage to not engage. I always use the threat of not helping them on their school homework if they use pranks on me. Well, it works.
I wasn’t too sure about the title. Reading this was also a bit confusing because it feels like there should be more to the story.
Aaaahhhhhh….why nnnnooootttttt, Marielle ? Well, I’m sure there’s part next to this interesting story….. ??
Jesus what a scary situation but nicely written and very interesting indeed
Hehe…. you kkknnnoooowwwwwwww, Myra!
I greatly dislike pranks and don’t pull them. That being said I did find this interesting
Haha…..alright, Dee. If you say so! ??
Growing up I am pretty sure I could never be pranked. I was always on top of my game.. lol
Haha…..never say never, Doreen. You’ll be so surprised at how you could be pranked, hhhhmmmmmm! ?
Aw, I like this story but I remember getting pranked back in school. I hated it, so I feel a bit bad for the guy in this story. Thanks for sharing!
Hehe….that’s alright, Michelle. You’re welcome.
Such an interesting and relatable post. I was pranked a lot in high school (borderline bullied) and it was not enjoyable. To me, a good prank is one that makes everyone laugh, including the one being pranked
Aaawwwww….alright, Corinne! If you say so.
It’s really nice to read other people’s post about all good memories.. Thank you for sharing yours, I’ve been wearing a smile from the start to the end of the post.
Aaaaahhhhhh….indeed, Liz! You’re most welcome.
what a fun post! Lot’s of great memories you have!
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?? sure! Will do.
I love your style of writing. Thanks for telling us your stories and your memories.
Aaaawwwww…thank you. ???
It’s nice to be able to reminisce on some memories and just see what came from them. A great read.
Hihi….indeed, Joan! Thank you for appreciating.
Very interesting story. I feel bad for that poor man
Aaaawwwww….same here! ?????
You have such vivid memories of your college days. This was such a great read, I love your storytelling – I was so intrigued the whole time!
Ooohhhh yyyyeeessssss, Ally! I do….thank you for appreciating. ?
Pranks, haha. Reminds me of the good childhood days. Thanks 🙂
Hehe….did you have many of those, Nik?
sounds like it was a little bit scary for this young man but a good lesson to be learned for life!
Oh yeah, it was! ??
Interesting story you got there my friend. Pranks will always be there among peers.
Ooohhhhh….hihi, I’m very glad to hear that!
Thank you for sharing your past memories. Not a big fan of pranks but that’s what many kids do, right?
Aaaaahhhhhh….thank you, Ola! ?❤️ Hehe, you’re right….that’s what everyone does.
I appreciate your writing! I’m not a fan of practical jokes either but I understand how it is with kids sometimes.
Oooohhhh…thank you, Monice ! It’s a total mess. ?❤️
Thank you for sharing your memories with you. I never was a fan of pranks as when you’re a child, they often end up being cruel
Aaaawwww….am sorry to hear that, Corine! I enjoyed them, though
Such an interesting post. I like your writing style. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Aaaahhhhh….thank you, for appreciating. ?✊❤
an interesting and thoughtful post – i feel sorry for him
Aaaawwwww…thank you, Chef Mireille! ?❤️
I really feel sorry for him… This is an interesting posy
Aaaawwwww….that’s alright! ?❤️
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How nice to tell a reality and a social situation in such a true way. Beautiful tale. True.
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I’m not sure I understand what happened or why, but thank you for sharing this story.
😂😂😂 you are welcome!
This was such a well-written post! I feel like I was stepping back into these memories right along with you.
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This story reminds me of some plotlines for movies that I have seen. Young students being brave enough to walk somewhere new, only to be preyed upon by older students who think they are better than him.
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What an interesting story. Thank you for sharing.
😂😂 you’re welcome
That seems like a cruel way to teach a point, but I guess he’ll never forget it. That must have been the idea!
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This was a very interesting read for sure. Pranks are not my personal idea of fun, but each to their own and also depends on the context etc x
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This type of pranks are not my cup of tea but I know can be very entertaining
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How nice to relive these memories. Thanks for sharing.
😂😂 you’re welcome.
I know, Sometimes I’ll even laugh for prank. But this is cruel and made him scary like hell.
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Your posts are always super interesting! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us.
😂😂 thank you, Shannon!
What an interesting post. Pranks are the norm for freshers but they can be so cruel!
😭😭😂😂 true true!
I have never been a fan of pranking like this. It’s not funny. It’s just mean.
😩😩 yyyeeeaaahhhh!
That is so horrible! I have never been able to understand pranks like these.
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We all can learn something from this. But I wouldn’t do this to anyone.
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I love hearing your stories! Please continue to tell more 🙂
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Yes, you never know what can happened to you when you’re a freshman and don’t know much about the place. We used to play similar pranks on freshmen, when I was a student. being young and naive, you tend to believe what you hear.
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I like funny, harmless pranks. I don’t like ones where I get scared. Note to self stay away from Hanlon and the other boys there. Got it! LOL
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I like how you tell them and share information and tips within the story. I like pranks but if its harmful not good lol
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