How to get on the BC snap story

It all started one fateful day in mid-September, when the back of my head was, indeed, ridiculous. Once the BC snap story selectors got one good look at the back of my head, there was no turning back.

Below you can witness a star being born:

From that day on, the snap story appearances continued and my rise to fame began.

Now you may be thinking, “I always post to the snap story but never make it on, maybe she’s just lucky?” Well, luck, my friends, is when opportunity meets preparation.

Here’s a guide to the creation of your own low-key fame.

Showcase your musical talents

You got some funky skills? The world deserves to see them.

After unfortunately missing the Hip Hop Poppin’ clinic workshop, we made the most of our trek to Upper by playing Heart and Soul at an obscure hour in the O’Connel house (the only song I actually know how to play).

Or showcase your lack of musical talent

I, infact, am not as good at impersonating the tunes of the Chainsmokers as I like to pretend I am. But, the fact that double the amount of people viewed the snap of my acapella rendition of Roses at the Conte Bus stop than were actually at the Chainsmokers concert makes me feel some kind of way.

My most recent appearance (count yourself lucky I can’t post sound):

It’s the simple things

Making the most of your everyday surroundings and celebrate every moment of life. Make the ordinary extraordinary with good friends and a good caption.

Like when the Newton bus you get on is bumpin smooth jazz so you get a little funky (shoutout ebethwolz)

Give the people what they want

My biggest spotlight moment was when I was featured in not one, but TWO back to back snaps in one night. My trick: Christmas cheer.

Who doesn’t like Christmas (even if it comes in the form of terribly unflattering close ups of my face whilst frolicking and belting chorale christmas music across the quad).

My point: People like christmas? You share christmas.

People like baby turtles eating raspberries and skateboarding? You invest in your future fame via a pet turtle.

Exhibit A: Me mid ‘Joy to the World.’ Note: I’m supposed to be a Christmas present. 

Exhibit B: Me mid-air. 

Be relatable

Every student likes to know they’re not alone in the struggle of maintaining mental sanity during midterms and finals. Sharing your experience of how you get is a great way to procrastinate studying for both yourself and the fans. A perfect symbiotic relationship.

Here you can observe at a flattering angle me multitasking that Molecules & Cells midterm and chorale rehearsal. Our director thought it was music, but little did he know it was the twenty amino acids I was trying to memorize.

Once you’re famous you’ll have to get good at responding to the “Hey, I saw you on the snapstory” remarks. You can play it off like you’re so-cool-you-didn’t-even-know-you-made-it-on-in-the-first-place, or the classic “Do you want my autograph?” approach. Either are acceptable now that you’re soon to be a household name in every mod and eight man on campus.

Some may you must find your fame, but sometimes your fame finds you.

Don’t be embarrassed to participate in shenanigans, embrace who you are and your fans will too. Let the haters do what haters do best, as the ever so deep T-swizzle once said “the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.”