“Cuffing Season”: Everyone’s favorite time of year has come

William Owen
Blue & White Flash / Staff Writer

Everyone’s favorite time of year has finally come. No, Jackson State University has not released refund checks to students, but the wait is finally over. Be ecstatic everyone, the Cuffing Season is amongst us!

Although the origin of Cuffing Season is unknown, it is believed to have been conceived around the same time as the birth of actor Morgan Freeman. Cuffing Season has often been described as a “couple’s nightmare,” and a “winter retreat” for singles.
The definition of “Cuffing” according to Gentle Calhoun, a sophomore computer engineer major from Ruleville, Miss. is, “Cuffing is when you sporadically hook up with someone for the season.”

There are a couple guidelines that should be followed in regards to “cuffing” someone. First, when attempting to “cuff” do not try to cuff longer than the season. Always remember that this person is just someone that is special for a season, so try to establish a friends-with-benefits relationship.

Secondly, do not let everyone know who you are trying to “cuff.” This rule is simple, by letting others know who you plan on “cuffing,” they could make the person a much harder catch by trying themselves.

Lastly, and the MOST important rule of Cuffing Season, always be safe! Make sure that you keep protection with you, whether it is for you, or (in a woman’s case) the man you are getting “cuffed” by.

There are also many benefits that could occur from Cuffing Season. The most known benefit is the additional body heat added during the strenuous winter. Also, do not be surprised if your “cuffing partner” takes you to the movies, but do not expect it.
Many people look forward to “cuffing” someone from the months of November to late February, making it the fifth season of the year.

Well for readers still confused about the time range for Cuffing Season, Derrick Chambliss, a sophomore biology major from Memphis, Tenn., summarizes the answer to your question.

“I think that Cuffing Season is during the time when it’s cold outside because activities are limited and most people would rather be on the inside wrapped up with a significant other,”  said Chambliss.

Though the statement by Chambliss is true, the significant other usually is not a boyfriend/girlfriend, which is a plus for many during the season.

Some students feel that the women on JSU’s campus may take the idea of Cuffiing Season differently.

Ashton Nash, a sophomore integrated marketing major from Chicago, Ill. said, “Many girls take it differently; some girls don’t believe in cuffing season, while others take it as a chance to be boo’d up.”

So fellas get your handcuffs ready because there are ladies walking around campus waiting to be cuffed as we speak.