_{the intro}

the blackout boys are a tight-knit crew of pimp-ass playas who met at northern illinois university (niu) through the bonds of the illinois gamma chapter of sigma alpha epsilon (SAE).  it all commenced in the fall of 1999 with the delta class - arguably the best pledge class in the history of illinois gamma - with cK, obed, zubal, reiner and mr.bill at the forefront.  ali and delaney linked up a year later as the top-dogs of the zeta class.  the entourage became complete when pat and kartik rolled thru the theta class a year after that.

it wouldn't be inaccurate to say that there was merely one degree of separation from everybody at the distinguished institution that is niu and the blackout boys.  just about everybody knew at least one of the boys.  it's not that the boys sought out the attention, it was more so the fact that they emitted a magnetic presence that appealed to those who wanted to experience life the way it should be.

the blackout boys made their mark at niu in the classroom and in the community, as well.  the boys were not just social royalty, they also put their time into their studies and volunteered their services to the community.  unfortunately, you really don't care to learn about these things, so as long as you know... we'll just leave it at that.

_{college hollywood}

although far from tinseltown and the pursuit of paparazzi, the blackout boys were celebrities at niu.  the boys burst into stardom thru their involvement in the diddy-style parties thrown at SAE.  it was difficult for the girls at the parties to miss a group of guys with model-looks and GQ-style and once the boys became the "it" guys, the sorority girls were constantly requesting the boys' presence at mixers, invites, formals and various discostyle parties. 

the blackout boys later began to frequent the local watering establishments, often making it apparent that they were in attendance - most of the time, this feat was accomplished by ali himself.  it was pat's arrival and fondness for overpriced drinks that sparked the bar-crew as cK, reiner, and ali couldn't say "no" and miss any nite that the bar featured some sort of "special" - which turned out to be every nite.  obed, zubal, mr.bill, kartik and delaney joined in often enough that the blackout boys rivaled the aura of the "goodfellas" and their money became "no good" at the clubs - which was fortunate, because they didn't have any.

amnesia was, by far, the boys' favorite club.  the boys took advantage of their v.i.p. status there and the club took advantage of the crowd that frequented for an opportunity to mingle with the boys.  it was a favorable situation for all involved.  the blackout boys were the life and death of the party and the club couldn't have had a more suitable moniker.

_{life after amnesia}

unfortunately, the basis of life is money, so the boys proceeded to graduate and progress to a professional way of life.  some of the boys have obtained prominent positions with fortune 500 companies,  while others secured highly rewarding opportunities with private firms, partnerships, or law enforcement agencies.  the boys have had no problems becoming successful and they continue to experience the good life.

in another turn of events, the previously mentioned club closed due to the advancement of the blackout boys into the post-collegiate life.  in addition to the end of amnesia, the boys' endeavors have relocated some of them throughout the country.  while most have moved into the hub of the nation that is chicago, others have moved to denver and southern california.  on the contrary, this gives the boys an excuse to travel and visit each other in their acclaimed locales.

the blackout boys continue to assemble and wreak havoc on whatever town they happen to be in and never cease to make the headlines.  you won't be able to find those articles, though, because the boys' had their friends at the omega sector erase the stories from history in the best interest of their careers.

_{the conclusion}

in conclusion, to summarize, now you basically know that the blackout boys are obviously super-cool.  mothers adore them, fathers brag about them, girls want them, and other guys want to be them.  the blackout boys - you think you know, but you have no idea what happened last nite.


the foundation of the story is based on actual facts, but if you fell for the conceited nature of this biography - you are definitely an idiot.


stay awhile :: do it discostyle