Ring Recipient Overcomes Bendy Thumb Insecurity

Senior allied health major, Emerson Braggs, has dreamed of receiving her Aggie Ring for years. But, as she tried on Ring Day outfits and practiced poses in preparation for her special day, she encountered an unexpected challenge: her thumb refused to properly straighten.

With the potential of her bendy thumb ruining her Ring Day photos plaguing her thoughts, Braggs embarked on a journey of not only beating the hell out of 90 hours but also beating the hell out of her bendy thumb. For weeks, Braggs has meticulously practiced the art of the Gig ‘Em in her bedroom mirror using College Station best-selling book “Thumb Movement for Dummies”. However, no matter how hard she tried, her thumb still bent in unconventional directions.

As Ring Day approached, Braggs was left with no choice but to embrace her thumb’s quirk with pride. Though she may not be able to execute her Gig ‘Em with perfect precision, her journey from her bedroom mirror to the Alumni Center on Ring Day will be a beautiful testament to the enduring spirit and lack of basic motor skills of an Aggie.

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