Survival tip: avoid riots.

At least a few devoted fans living in west campus shared this sentiment, with statements like: “Shit. Do we have to go all the way to Fenway now? It’s really cold.”

For those of you who avoided the Kenmore-area riots, all you missed were alcohol-induced chanting, maniacal broom-waving, partial nudity, crowd-pleasing gymnastics, car-tossing, minor arson, Lion-King-esque stampede and possible loss of your roommate... and apparently barrels.

As Rabid Terrier pointed out, the rioters seem to lack a good excuse for violence. But then again, it’s always delightful to see out-of-town freshman celebrating the triumph of a team they don’t normally follow by shouting at strangers and knocking over Metro and Improper Bostonian stands. Go Sox!