Ellen DeGeneres surprised the University of Illinois campus today after dropping hints on Twitter all weekend long that she would be making an appearance. She even started a hashtag for the event labeled #ellenois. According to the hashtag Ellen DeGeneres has staged a massive, movie themed costume contest that has students vying for a “mystery” first place prize.
No one is sure if this is related to Ellen’s job hosting the Oscars this coming Sunday or if it’s merely a publicity stunt for the Ellen DeGeneres Show . All anyone knows is that if Ellen is involved, it’s going to be fun.
Already at the Ellen DeGeneres event there have been reports of kooky costumes and even a live pig! Check out some of the tweets below to follow the saga of Ellen DeGeneres on the campus of University of Illinois:
Wow, this crowd at the University of Illinois is incredible! #Ellenois pic.twitter.com/sArAfDAGkc
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 24, 2014
“ @TheEllenShow : Wow, this crowd at the University of Illinois is incredible! #Ellenois pic.twitter.com/SRSTlYsflz ” I-L-L! I-N-I!
— Maddie Douglass (@maddie_douglass) February 24, 2014
Ellen DeGeneres asks #Ellenois to come to the Quad http://t.co/paI2qYqOX6 #storify #ellenois #ellenuiuc
— Meg Moore (@StyleCounselor) February 24, 2014
Ellen just reached for an Illinois hat then psyched everyone out and put on the KU hat #Ellenois
— adam troc (@adam_troc) February 24, 2014
Alright Illinoisters. I can’t wait to see you on the quad! Dress up as your favorite movie character, and you could win big. #Ellenois
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 24, 2014
Trying to get to the front? Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. #EllenUIUC #Ellenois pic.twitter.com/3EAPfqMoIR
— Eli Murray (@Eli_Mur) February 24, 2014
Make sure you’re on the quad at 3PM CST, if you’re at the University of Illinois! Of if you’re anywhere near it! I can’t wait to see you.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 24, 2014
Ellen’s next show: how I tricked a bunch of college students into standing outside during a polar vortex in ridiculous costumes. #ellenois
— Amanda G (@agattone8) February 24, 2014
@TheEllenShow @Illinois_Alma the quad is packed, we are ready #Ellenois #EllenUIUC pic.twitter.com/bPnn4B9fYt
— Sarah Hochman (@s_hochs) February 24, 2014
Wait. This woman brought a legit pig to #ellenois pic.twitter.com/GJlvYxO0XA
— Manuel Colón (@macolon2) February 24, 2014
Another pic with Winnie the Pooh at @TheEllenShow #WinginOut #Ellenois #EllenUIUC pic.twitter.com/VXf2dNxYOE
— Wingin Out (@WinginOut) February 24, 2014
217 Minions are waiting for Ellen. #Ellenois
— 217Problems (@217Problems) February 24, 2014
I hope everyone’s having a great weekend! Especially the people at The University of @Illinois_alma . Big things happening Monday.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 23, 2014