In the third debate this week, Executive candidates for the 2015 Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) General Elections battled it out at SFU’s Harbour Centre campus. There were so many amazing moments, we couldn’t just settle for 10! So, here are the 24 most noteworthy moments from the online debate conversation.
1. When we considered starting a drinking game with all of the buzzwords.
The first “engage” of the day has been spoken by VP UR candidate Ali Najaf in his opening statement. Take a drink. #electSFSS #burndebate
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
2. When VP Student Life candidate Deepak Sharma didn’t hesitate to start throwing shade.
Sharma asks Liaquat what makes him the best candidate, considering his perceived lack of knowledge #electSFSS #burndebate
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
3. And when he got called out for it.
Audience asks Sharma what he attributes his arrogance to, why he’s criticizing Liaquat rather than talking about his work #electSFSS
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
4. When the VP External Relations candidates all treated each other with respect and support.
VP External candidates are having the friendliest debate yet #electSFSS #burndebate #polipals pic.twitter.com/7pd93TzSCz
— Leah June (@leahjuneb) March 18, 2015
5. And ended up seeming inseparable — both as friends and candidates.
Audience asks VP external candidates how they differentiate themselves from each other #electSFSS #burndebate
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
6. They didn’t help themselves to fix it.
All candidates have the same response as to how they are different. Heh. #electSFSS #burndebate
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
7. When VP External Relations candidate Karan Thukral removed his hoodie to reveal a shirt with student demands written all over it. Literally.
Who needs #thedress when you have #theshirt #electSFSS #burndebate pic.twitter.com/CagYQrcyCz
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
8. When current SFSS President Chardaye Bueckert just kept talking about the tax workshop.
The SFSS is actually hosting a tax filing clinic today, at 3 30 pm. MBC 2290. Financial Literacy Council. Check it out. #electsfss #sfu
— Chardaye B (@ChardayeB) March 18, 2015
Nice to see people are talking about the tax clinic 🙂 (happening today @ 3 30 in MBC 2290) #electsfss
— Chardaye B (@ChardayeB) March 18, 2015
9. When #tacotalk was surely trending somewhere, somehow.
Mention of “Toonie Taco Tuesday” meets wild audience applause across all slates. Hypothesis: cheap tacos = way to world peace? #electSFSS
— Mark Tallman (@hegemonic_mark) March 18, 2015
@alison_r We’d be down for some tacos, all this talk is making us hungry #electSFSS #tacotalk
— SFSS Elections (@SfssElections) March 18, 2015
Hadekaer asks the young girl: “Do you like tacos?” #electSFSS #burndebate
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
You get a taco, you get taco, EVERYBODY GETS A TACO!!! #electsfss
— B.K (@Biggie_BK) March 18, 2015
10. When we looked deeper into VP Student Services candidate Darwin Binesh’s past.
Trying to picture Binesh with long hair. #electSFSS #longhairdontcare
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
@PeakSFU #bringitback #electSFSS pic.twitter.com/2QWDlbZDPJ
— Becca Langmead (@blangmead) March 18, 2015
11. When VP Finance Candidate Karan Thakur expressed his distaste for timesheets.
One of the themes of the day has been outdated technology #electSFSS #burndebate pic.twitter.com/B6c2EaRxdh
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
12. When we realised the Presidential debate was bound to get heated.
Four seats. Five presidential candidates. The battle has already begun. #electSFSS #burndebate
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
13. When the greatest hashtag of all time emerged alongside this charming quote.
Weng: “I get to ask a question now!” It’s your time Enoch! YOUR time. #opportunitenochs #electSFSS #burndebate
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
14. When everyone in the room felt those warm fuzzies.
Masmoudi: “This has been my home for the past few years. Most of the people in this room are my best friends.” #electSFSS #burndebate
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
I’m feeling the love #ZiedMyBestie #electSFSS
— B.K (@Biggie_BK) March 18, 2015
15. When a young girl brought us back to what it was all about.
The cutest question of the day goes to the future SFU student. What legacy will you leave for her? #electSFSS
— Alison Roach (@alison_r) March 18, 2015
16. When things got heavy.
Shadnam accuses Fatoba of billing for meetings he has missed, asks him what accountability means to him #electSFSS #burndebate #pewpew
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
Member challenges Fatoba on personal professional promotion through the SFSS. #electSFSS #burndebate #pewpew
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
17. And Presidential candidate Johnny Aether turned things back around.
Aether refers to personal attacks. “I never want to hear that sort of thing happen. No one person is responsible.” #electSFSS #burndebate
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 18, 2015
18. Then stole the audience’s hearts with a tale of his personal struggles.
Candidates get emotional when asked about their personal failures. Aether gets two rounds of applause. #electSFSS #burndebate
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 19, 2015
The irony is what Johnny thinks is his biggest ‘failure’ is the exact opposite. He’s inspired so many by sharing his story today. #electSFSS
— Rudo Zar (@Just_Rudo) March 19, 2015
19. When, five hours in, the candidates led the audience in an impromptu dance party.
Hadekaer: “My bum’s getting sore.” Candidates lead stretch in the Atrium. #electSFSS #shakeitout
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 19, 2015
20. When Bueckert missed the tax clinic.
The debates are going so long I missed the tax clinic. Will the presidential candidates help me w/ my taxes to make up for it? #electsfss
— Chardaye B (@ChardayeB) March 19, 2015
@blangmead I’m not kidding. I really need help w/ my taxes
— Chardaye B (@ChardayeB) March 19, 2015
21. When Dion Chong asked a questions and it became clear that everyone loves him.
Dion Chong clarifies that he is the board minute-taker. Rapturous applause from the audience. #electSFSS #burndebate
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 19, 2015
22. When SFU royalty arrived.
Celebrities spotted. Can you find SFU’s hottest couple? #electSFSS #burndebate
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 19, 2015
@PeakSFU we here #electSFSS #jokes #tacotalk pic.twitter.com/sKFastwJY8
— Becca Langmead (@blangmead) March 19, 2015
@blangmead @PeakSFU Actually… #electSFSS pic.twitter.com/O6aeBvdWQ0
— Darwin Binesh (@DarwinBinesh) March 19, 2015
23. When Weng kept throwing out the Disney quotes.
UPDATE: We’ve been informed that Weng’s unofficial slate is the “Hundred-Acre slate.” Guess why. #electSFSS #winniethepooh
— The Peak (@PeakSFU) March 19, 2015
24. When, after six hours, the candidates retired for wings and handshakes.
And that’s a wrap. #electSFSS #burndebate pic.twitter.com/ng2ThDGQlE
— Alison Roach (@alison_r) March 19, 2015
