Who is the guy at the gym who keeps staring at his phone like it's a bomb?

Seriously, seen this dude at the Lincoln Ave gym three nights this week. Always in the same corner, wearing a plain black hoodie, looking like he's about to jump out of his skin if his phone doesn't ding. He was literally pacing the fire escape while ignoring every single person trying to talk to him, including this girl from the Kinesiology department who clearly was trying to get his attention. He's got this super intense, almost scary focus, but then he just melts the second he sees a notification. Like, who are you texting that has you this strung out, man?

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hoop_dreamer_v

I play ball with this dude. He’s a blast until his phone goes off. Then he’s gone in five minutes flat. Every single time.

Reply to hoop_dreamer_v: Where does he even go?

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fit_freak88

Oh, I know exactly who that is. He's a machine on the track, but yeah, I've seen him turn down every invite to parties. He's obsessed with his roommate or something.

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gym_junkie_chicago

Reply to fit_freak88: Wait, for real? Like codependent?

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night_owl_00

That look in his eyes isn't 'studying for finals'. That's the look of someone who owns their own life but still lets someone else hold the leash.

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anonymous_u

Found his profile, check him out here . Maybe he’ll actually answer why he’s so intense if you just ask.

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truth_seeker

Maybe he's just stressed about finals? You guys read way too much into everything.

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local_stalker

He’s always looking like he’s waiting for permission to breathe. It’s wild.

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bio_student_99

I tried to ask him about his workout split and he just walked right past me like I didn't exist. Totally agree, something's up.

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campus_gossip_queen

It's the guy from the Kinesiology department. He's basically a campus legend for being the 'golden retriever' guy, but honestly? Looking at this photo, I don't see the golden retriever energy here. He looks like a shark.