Smoke bombs and victory : freshmen pranks of Brigham Young University / Brooke Barlow, 2003 November 24

Item — Box: 280, Folder: 4

Identifier: FA 1 Item 3104

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Scope and Contents note

Includes a discussion of pranks among college freshmen at Brigham Young University. Explains the prevalence of pranks by describing the close living quarters of freshmen in the dorms. Describes pranks as an act of rebellion. Explains that pranks are an especially attractive form of entertainment at among BYU freshmen not only because they are compatible with students' situation of limited money and transportation, but also because pranks are permissible in the Mormon religion, which prohibits drinking and other common college activities. Explains that pranks either build friendships or result in rivalries. Discusses the socializing function of pranks. Created by Brooke Barlow while she was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 392 class during Fall Semester 2003.

Dates

Other: 2003 November 24

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