Echo Circle

Purdue University, like many other universities, exhibit interesting architectural structures. A favorite among students are a series of cobblestone mounds I call the Echo Circles. They are located along Oval Drive between the Heavilon and the Union buildings on campus.

These circles are special because when people stand in the center, they can create a chirping echo when they clap their hands. So, thanks to the carefully-engineered layout, one might be subjected to find random groups of people clapping then giggling in public.

Yes, I am to admit that I had exercised this practice of nonsense. Purdue traditions are instilled and branded in students within their first year of admission. Besides the clapping, I learned that the person standing in the center could clearly hear anyone whispering on the edge of the circle. However, I recently tried to show this trick to a friend of mine and forgot that the person in the middle was the LISTENER and the one elsewhere was the TALKER. Therefore, after a clapping session within the echo circle, I whispered, "Hey, can you hear me?"

My friend (looking bewildered) whispered back, "Yeah, I'm standing in front of you."

I swear...it could only happen to me.