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Brainstorming What ‘Could Be The Move’ For Penn State

It’s time to take a moment to talk to you about one of the best accounts on Instagram. Come on a journey with us as we dive deep into the world of the “Could Be The Move” account for a second, folks.

For those uninitiated, “Could Be The Move” is an Instagram account, a blog, and a podcast created by Bobby Dolan. In all of its commentary, at its core, he works to feature different “moves,” both of his own creation and from the community he’s built around his account, and Dolan has been doing it for a while. Seriously, the online blog has posts dating all the way back to 2012.

What a “move” is is a little hard to explain, but they’re really just creative and niche ways to behave in social situations that might prove to be interesting or efficient. It doesn’t make too much sense at first, but you know a “move” when you see it. Let’s look at an example.

A “move” can be anything. It just should be creative and a new spin on a common behavior that most people are already familiar with to be effective and relatable. Here’s another one below.

They’re pretty niche but should still be funny and should make you think, “Oh yeah, that would be cool.” Got it? No? Doesn’t matter.

We spent some time thinking about some Penn State-related things that could be “moves,” too. Since anything can be a “move,” some of these Penn State-themed “moves” are pretty far-reaching. Without further ado, here are some “moves” for Penn State students to think about.

Housewarming Gift

They say gifting someone a pineapple as a gift is for good luck and prosperity. How kind and virtuous of you. If word around campus spreads that you’re gifting the best-potted plants for people to decorate their apartments, nothing but doors will open for you, my friend. Just saying, it could be the move.

Bringing Business Back To The Men’s Room

No tomfoolery here, this idea is as serious as it gets. Do you ever die just the teeniest bit inside when you walk into the bathroom and there aren’t any dividers between you and everyone else? If we opted for a cocktagon-style orientation here, you wouldn’t have to be in a direct line of sight again. Plus, telling your professor that you need to use the cocktagon rather than the bathroom is way cooler. Could be the move.

We Would’ve Won The Peach Bowl If It Wasn’t For That Damn Knee

The one girl in 8th grade with a knee brace on for (seemingly) three years consecutively is still a mystery and a universal experience. Maybe the Peach Bowl could’ve gone better if it wasn’t for that career-ending injury a few years ago. Could be the move.

It’s The Only Way I Can Pay

If you walk into your hometown Wegman’s and whip out your Penn State id+, you may be met with a resounding “What?” when you ask, but who knows, it potentially could be the move.

Getting My Money’s Worth

If you’ve ever tapped to pay for the unlimited buffet at any on-campus dining commons, you need to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth. This means loading up your to-go container with whatever you can. Taking it a step further, though, put whatever you want from the soda machine into your reusable water bottle. You’re the one paying for it, after all. However, rather tragically, Pepsi is disgusting, and the food service employees are allegedly pretty strict with this. Absolutely could be the move at your own risk.

It’s Like A Highlight Reel

We’ve heard stories about the morning after a twenty-phyrst, and Snapchat can often remember a lot more of what happened than you can. I don’t know, could be the move.

Everyone Has The Same New Year’s Resolution As Me!

It’s that time of year for the on-campus gyms to be absolutely packed with students trying to make the best of their new year. For the gym bros, though, this could be the move.

“I’m A Boss”

It’s Sylly Week, and everyone is back in the same place once again for the new semester. That means it’s time for you to make an entrance and let everyone else know you’re back in State College, too. This works even better when you’re getting a ride there. Could be the move.

It’s Not Alcoholism As Long As You’re Getting A Degree

As a wise philosopher once quipped, “College is great because you’re effectively an unemployed alcoholic, but your parents are really proud of you.” Pollock Testing Center will never see it coming, and you might just ruin the curve with everyone else with this stroke of pure genius. Remember to pace yourself. You have an exam to take after all. This potentially could be the move.

Untapped Market

This has the potential to be one of the most profitable businesses to appear on Shark Tank in a long time. In the hours after the Blue and White Loops stop running, freshmen aiming to make the trip from downtown back to East Halls would probably do just about anything to avoid having to walk. Particularly in the snowy weather, this idea is ripe for the taking by the Smeal majors in the room. Who knows? Potentially could be the move.

So, those are our picks. Is there any chance that some of these could be the move?

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Luke Pieczynski

Luke is a sophomore accounting major hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, and is one of Onward State's social media editors. He can often be found in the Starbucks line waiting for a nitro cold brew, or listening to one of Dua Lipa's latest releases. He's a fiercely loyal Sheetz Freak and will not settle for another Pennsylvania gas station. Please send your best political thriller to him on Twitter @lukepie11 or to his email [email protected].

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