Trips down the South Oval seem a little less mundane lately.

Campus is starting to get that feel again.

I don’t really know how to put a finger on it, but I think it is best described as the “ridiculous factor.”

You all know what I am talking about — the intangibles of college life.

The things that are totally unexpected, but not really significant enough to merit more than a few laughs.

Let me explain.

Last week I found myself shaking the hand of a moose who was telling me what apartment complex I should live in. It was a sweet costume.

Later that day, I exchanged embraces with two guys holding “Free Hugs” signs.

To cap it all off, while waiting to cross Lindsey Street, I laughed with other pedestrians at the poor fellow who had just been pulled over in the middle of the street by a bike cop.

It just felt so right.

Perhaps I have too much free time to think since I have been walking to class instead of riding my bike — a bike which is open for the taking and definitely not booby-trapped, in case a certain bike thief is reading — but I digress. While walking, I have realized how much I need the insanity of campus life. It provides a great relief.

As the weather continues to be unpredictable, I really hope OU students will follow suit.

That said, I would like to take this space to outline a short list of absurd things I hope to see around campus in the coming weeks.

1. Tall bikes

It is time for the glorious tall-bike jousting to return. It is truly a heroic sport, and we have gone too long without being able to revel in its glory.

Perhaps the architects of this phenomenon can arrange a celebrity bike-joust for our entertainment.

Clarke Stroud vs. Bob Stoops? I can’t wait.

2. Parkour

I know I can’t climb a building.

Where have the free running, obstacle jumping, building scaling Spider-Men of campus been?

I think we all are ready to see them risking their necks so that we can all be like, “That guy totally just did a flip off the phone booth!”

3. Crazies

There are so many different categories. Conspiracy theorists, petition peddlers from other states, preacher Bobs, the list could go on.

Why have they been slacking?I am ready to see an angry group of people outside.

Crowds yelling and everyone having their say. No one listening to anyone. I might have to start my own argument soon.

Maybe the topic will be Ramen noodle flavors. I can hear it now.

“You like chicken? You uneducated bigot!”

4. Live Music

It doesn’t have to be good music, but I think that music in unexpected places is a must. Play a drum in a tree, a guitar while walking to class, a trumpet in an elevator.

Don’t feel like you have to explain yourself to anyone.

If I see you serenading a stranger, I will come give you a hug.

5. Costumes — my personal favorite

If you have one, wear it. No occasion is needed.

There is no reason to feel embarrassed. If anything, all the people around you should feel embarrassed. They are inferior and wish they had costumes. A disguise will raise your standing in the world. Nothing demands respect like a Ninja Turtle, or better, all four of them(if you pull this off, I will cry tears of joy).

I believe in my campus, and I know if we all work together our mundane daily walks to class can become more absurd.

It all starts with grassroots ridiculousness.

Trick or Treat when people are leaving class.

Organize a flash mob (YouTube it if you are confused).

Enjoy the beautiful weather by having a spring picnic in the middle of South Oval traffic.

The next morning, handout fresh snowballs for people to throw at their friends.

We can all do our part to confuse and surprise the masses.

Personally, I plan on increasing the probability you will see Chewbacca and Wolverine playing frisbee or handing out candy, but that’s just me.

Do your thing.

Heed the call. Practice public displays of ridiculousness.

We will all benefit.

Mark Nehrenz is a journalism junior. His column appears every other Monday.