We’re asking people around town to tell us their five obsessions.
Allison Courtney, 14, a Wilton High School freshman, was walking up Elm Street with three fellow divers from the Whirlwind Diving Team at the New Canaan YMCA, and she was a ready participant.

Here are four members of the Whirlwind Diving Team at the New Canaan YMCA, right to left: Sophia Rapp, 14, Weston Middle School; Claire Ross, 13, Saxe Middle School; Allison Courtney, 14, Wilton High School; Anne Farley, 14, Saxe Middle School. Credit: Michael Dinan
Allison’s five obsessions right now are:
- Joe Soma
- Pickles
- Elephants
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Floppy Bird
Asked for further explanation on Soma: “He’s our diving coach. He’s really cool. Shout out to Joe!”