HOW TO BE AN AMAZING EDDIE
A Guide compiled by stalking Shashank Venkatesan

Step 1: Create an Air of Mystery
Plenty of rumours swirl around this mysterious Eddie. It is said that footage of this man is languishing in a hard drive in the offices of Jimmy Kimmel Live. Shashu is part of an exclusive trio called Oggarane Dabbi, whose exact purpose still remains unknown to this day. A very integral part of the JSSSTU dance team, one Chiff has claimed that he was the reason everyone danced in IIT Kanpur. All of this gossip is of no importance to Shashu, who stays alert at all times. Seeing, noting, observing everything on campus.

Step 2: Age is Just a Number
This esteemed Eddie, nay ajja, is the oldest member of the Board. But don’t let his wrinkles fool you! If you want to know any internet trend or need help in deciphering the latest TikTok drama, Shashu is your guy. With Youtube explainer videos, he is ever-ready to educate us plebs about stuff (what even is Gen Alpha?), in a way that Urban Dictionary could never.
After all, who can be cooler than a dude who once had ‘Old Town Road’ as his caller tune?

Step 3: Go to Texas to Find Yourself
Shashu has a lot of nuggets of wisdom, which according to reliable sources can be obtained only by experiencing the rich spiritual energy of Texas, USA.
“Started from the top, he’s still there, looking down on us” - An anonymous junior Eddie

Step 4: Race Your School Bus Every Day and Other Self-Help Tricks
The rationale behind this is beyond the scope of this guide.

Step 5: Be a Super Awesome and Talented Dude
No one can accuse Shashu of being a boring dude. The very existence of this Eddie is enough to inspire strong feelings in his friends. The nature of these feelings is questionable though, as multiple people have come together to make a comprehensive list of reasons to hate him.

If you’re wowed by a mind-blowing render, chances are it's Shashu’s baby. An extremely integral part of the Board, his contributions are always very cool and awesome. Ever ready to cheer you up with a questionable GIF or sticker, it’s always fun working on installations with him, complete with wacky anime recommendations and eclectic playlists.

It’s very unfortunate that this year will be Shashu’s last one on the Board (Alas, stopping the passage of time is beyond the capabilities of this author). The Board will never be the same without this punny Eddie- he will be sorely missed.