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Songs to play for your first wedding dance

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Apparently, the most requested first dance song is “All of Me” by John Legend. This is kind of like hearing that Maroon 5 is coming to play a gig at the Highland, but it’s actually only the bassist, Remy Martin. Does anyone give a fuck? No.

It shows how little you give a fuck that Remy Martin isn’t even Maroon 5’s bassist, but actually a brand of French cognac.

I digress, but the point I’m trying to make here is that at your nuptials you should be throwing some shapes on the D-floor to something slightly less underwhelming. So, here are some bangers befitting of your big day.


“Baby Got Back” – Sir Mix-a-Lot

You first noticed her when another girl at the next table turned to her friend and exclaimed “Oh, my, god. Becky, look at her butt.”

Who could they possibly be talking about? And then you saw her.

You were hooked and couldn’t stop staring. Jake, Sean, and all your other homeboys tried to warn you. It’s a damn good thing you drive a Benz.

Cosmo said she was fat, but you weren’t down with that. Your old man always told you, your anaconda don’t want none unless she’s got buns, hun. Luckily for you, there’s a song that captures your meet-cute rather accurately.

 

“Bye Bye Bye” – *NSYNC

You’ve come to see that life would be much better if she was gone. She may hate you, but it ain’t no lie baby, bye, bye, bye.

This was a mistake from the start, so embrace it. Ask your recently hitched wife to kindly stand by the side, round up three of your buddies and Lance Bass (he’s always around) and put on an impressively choreographed dance sequence to renounce your love.

She’s gonna see you out that door at some point — might as well do it in style.


“What Do You Mean?” – Justin Bieber

When you nod your head “yes,” but you want to say “no.” There’s nothing like fostering a sense of entrapment to get everyone in the mood for a romantic occasion.  


“What Does The Fox Say” – Ylvis

Well, seeing how you’re now, in the eyes of the law, married to a fox “yes” is apparently the answer to life’s greatest mystery.


“Tik Tok” – Ke$ha

Much like Ke$ha, you’re going to be asking, “Where did it all go wrong”?

Perhaps it was when you started brushing your teeth with an entire bottle of Jack Daniel’s, which gave you both liver damage and tooth decay. Or maybe it went wrong because you left for the night and never came back.

Maybe it’s even because when you woke every morning, you felt like you embodied the rapper formerly known as P. Diddy. Embodying P. Diddy is not healthy.

But, the most probable reason it all went wrong is because you decided this was the song you wanted for your first dance.

 

“My Heart Will Go On” – Céline Dion

This is “your” song. Of course it was going to be the soundtrack to your first dance.

Why are you looking at me that way? No, I haven’t seen Titanic. Why is that relevant?



Political parties as vibrators

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Let Tru-daddy please your Clit-ton!

Democrats

You weren’t really sure about this one. The packaging was nice and celebrities keep endorsing it, yet you’ve heard so many questionable things about it, so you’re naturally suspicious. Is it really an exact  replica of Anthony Weiner’s weiner? Is this where all the Clinton Foundation money goes? If Hillary’s had to fake it all these years, will I have to?

You still reluctantly bought it, though and boy does it work. It may resort to some nasty, wrong (as Donald would say), semi-illegal shit to get you there but when it does, buckle up. Lock the doors, turn up the music, and get to your polling station. Thanks, Obama!

Republicans  

One word: jarring.

Almost as if it were designed without the slightest awareness of the female body, this particular model starts out with a pinch and accelerates until it’s pummeling you in the cervix, going from zero to oh dear God why in a matter of seconds.

Unresponsive when you’re trying to stop it, the Republican vibrator was apparently once well-received, but has since deteriorated into an aggressive, abrasive, literal pain in the ass (though the instructions are strictly opposed to use in “non-traditional” orifices).

The only thing that could possibly make it worse at this point is if it were to start leaking battery acid . . . oh wait.

Conservatives

The batteries used in this model are no longer sold. Maybe there will be a rebranding in a few years, but I’m hardly curling my toes in anticipation.

Liberals

Historically inconsistent (let’s face it, nobody got off in the Stéphane Dion years) but currently reaching new peaks of sex-cellence.

The looks, the charisma, and the boyish charm this one is on every Montreal housewife’s to-do list, once little Pierre and Sophie are safely tucked in bed.

Every once in a while there’s a glitch, but this vibrator’s loyal following can dutifully ignore such trivial errors in favour of the greater good. And when it’s good, it’s good. Oh, Canada!

NDP

Briefly a big seller, this model once showed real promise but has since reverted to tired tricks that no one really asked for. Buzz, buzz, meh.

Green Party

Does anybody actually use this?

Reasons you’re voting for Clinton/Trump

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Why you’re voting for DRUMPF

1. It’s time that politics get honest! So let’s have the wealthy elite run things openly.

2. You’re not sure why all these people are here chanting “Trump,” but you enjoy loud noises. Like guns — they excite you.

3. You’re tired of politicians’ tricks, like facts and reason.

4. You’re totally not racist or anything but you just want to make America whi– . . . er,  great again.

5. You’re totally not racist or anything but they are stealing your jobs.

6. You’re totally not racist or anything but they are Mexicans you love taco bowls, though.

7.  You’re totally not racist or anything, but you find yourself explaining why you aren’t a racist quite often. Donald Trump will sort that out. 

8. Life is a joke anyway. You can see the humour in any situation.

9. You’re Vladimir Putin.

10. You just want to see the world burn..

 

Why you’re voting for the Good Wife


1. You’re like, totally a feminist.

2. Politicians make promises all the time without delivering any real change. That’s just the way politics work.

3. Pantsuits are so in right now.

4. Wall Street needs love, too.

5. What’s an election without a few scandals?

6. Emails? To be honest I never paid much attention, it sounded pretty boring.

7. You have this strange notion that years of experience in government is a better qualification for becoming president than being a shitty businessman with a reality TV show.

8. Your teacher will fail you if you don’t vote.

9.  At least Hillary will have someone to manage her emails for her in the White House.

10. You’d rather not experience nuclear war.


ALBUM REVIEWS

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A Pentatonix Christmas – Pentatonix

The trailblazing, internationally celebrated a cappella group Pentatonix has released new music in the fall every year for the past four years — and they’re not about to break that streak.

You most likely have already heard A Pentatonix Christmas’ first single “Hallelujah” circulated on Facebook by everyone and their mother. This dramatic cover stands apart from an otherwise peppy album filled with music that actually has to do with Christmas (I promise). The record features familiar holiday tunes given beatbox, riff-filled facelifts, and a few original songs soon to be added to Christmas playlists everywhere.

To those naysayers complaining that “November is too early for Christmas music” and “Please stop singing Pentatonix at my face,” I would say that you can’t put a limit on happiness and cheer. Give the album a listen and try not joyfully sing along! – TGL

WALLS – Kings of Leon

This is not an impressive album. It doesn’t rock the boat, it doesn’t take Kings of Leon in a new direction, and it offers only a few remarkable tracks.

If you don’t mind hearing “whoa-ahs” in every song, then you’ll love this album. Most of it sounds like it could have been buried on any of their previous albums, sandwiched between the single-worthy tracks just to fill it out.

That being said, there is at least one gem on this record: “Muchacho” doesn’t fit in. It goes deeper and has more genuine emotion than the rest of the record. It’s too bad more sincerity wasn’t spread around — this album could have been more than a collection of songs that panders to pop-rock hungry listeners. – TP

Heart Like a Levee – Hiss Golden Messenger

The sixth LP from MC Taylor, a.k.a. Hiss Golden Messenger, jumps between stripped down folk ballads and fast-paced alternative country tunes. However, it’s the quieter songs that are the highlights from the album.

Lyrically, this album takes from the trials and tribulations of a full-time musician, which is apparently not as glamorous as it’s thought to be. Take the self-titled track: it’s an alternative country ballad fraught with feelings of self-loathing, with lines like, “Do you hate me, honey / As much as I hate myself?”

It’s the slow-paced ballads where the band shines, since there’s so much emotional strife in the subject matter. While the band succeeds with most songs, some of the instrumentally denser songs don’t feel as fleshed out as the simpler tracks.

With some fantastic tracks, Hiss Golden Messenger proves that a simpler song can convey a much more powerful message. – CR

COMIC: Pun 2,3

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COMIC: The Joke Train

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SFSS Byelection Update

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Presidents! Who they are? What are they running on? Have they been the president yet? Do they think Willie Desjardins should be fired?

Larissa Chen

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The prior VP Student Services for the SFSS, as well as the interim president for the board since Deepak stepped down. She’s focusing her campaign around her experience on board as interim president, and is looking for students to choose her to continue and finish the year strong as president. She doesn’t follow hockey, so she has no stance on Willie Desjardins.

Darien Lechner

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The dark horse candidate, having no experience on board before (although he joined the Advocacy Committee after losing the presidential race in the spring general election). Biggest issues are transparency on board, and taking a closer look at Build SFU and the accompanying levy. He thinks that Desjardins should be fired if the Canucks lose to the Leafs, but if they win we should have another look after Christmas.

Deepak Sharma

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The last elected president, who had to resign a month in after he didn’t enroll in any classes. He wants to earn back students’ trust and respect, and repeatedly insisted he wants to fulfill the commitment he intended when he was first elected. He believes that Willie Desjardins is doing the best he can, and the fanbase should remain faithful and see the season through.

The Debates 

Vancouver debate

The only candidate who showed up on time was faculty of environment rep candidate Supreet Malhi, although Lechner did show up late. However, this was a better showing than the student body — no one showed up.

Surrey debate

Attendance was much better in Surrey, as far as both students and candidates were concerned. All the aforementioned candidates were there, as well as Thadoe Wai, the other candidate for enviro. rep. The debate ran the full two hours, as the question period for presidential candidates was peppered with question after question. Topics ranged from the stadium closure to board transparency to the individual circumstances behind everyone running.

Lechner showed signs of life by taking some shots at his running mates, at one point saying, “You’re not going to get a real answer from other candidates.”

After not showing up to the previous debate and submitting his platform late, Sharma came on time this time around. He said several times that he wanted to earn back the trust of students and wanted to fulfill the commitment he made to them. This is in contrast to Sharma’s only choosing to run in the byelection at the last minute, which would explain his absences and late submissions.   

Chen seemed the coolest under all the pressure, sticking to her speaking points and constantly referring to her experience on board, and telling students to trust that if they feel they are getting value for what they are paying, the Board of Directors is doing right by them. This came after several inquiries about the Board’s decisions and operations, spurred by the Build SFU project and stadium cancellation.

What’s Next?

The campaigning period ends this week, with the final debate taking place Wednesday November 9 at 12:30 p.m. on Burnaby Mountain. Students should expect posters to plaster the walls by then, as Sharma’s challenge to go paperless (made a week into the campaign, after the other candidates had ordered posters) fell on deaf ears. The voting will take place the week after, from the 15th to the 17th.

COMIC: MYSTIC MAN 19 VS Cyber Cindy

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FOOD FIGHT: Innovation and comfort food don’t always mix

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Don't be deceived by it's good looks — the toppings on this mac and cheese make for an unpleasant dining experience.

Fable Diner reimagines Main Street with a 1950s flair.

Opened in early July, Fable Diner, a spin-off of Kitsilano’s Fable Restaurant, brings an upscale diner experience while maintaining the integrity of a movie-style diner: wooden tables, forest green leather booths, modern white tile, and retro prints. The service was friendly and genuine, even throughout the busy lunch hour.  

There is an extensive array of comfort food featuring interesting ingredients (kimchi, cola onions, and gochujang), but the dishes clearly show how hard Fable Diner tried to think outside of the box. There is little room for error when it comes to changing popular dishes, and while their ideas are original, some of them missed the mark.

The mac and cheese had an amazing sauce but was topped with tooth-breakingly hard corn nuts and strong goat cheese. The veggie BLT replaced the “B” with rubbery shiitake mushrooms. The FD burger took a chance with a medium-well burger patty which, despite being ground in-house and perfectly safe to eat, left us feeling kind of squeamish after we left the restaurant.

Hiding amidst these misses was the delicious tomato soup, which put Campbell’s to shame. If nothing else, have a bowl of this soup when you go. It is the perfect blend of cream and slightly tangy tomato coming together in light and delicious harmony.

As Fable Diner’s customer base continues to grow, the chefs at the restaurant continue to experiment with different ingredients and bolder flavours to stay true to their unique, upscale diner experience. The creative dishes that appear on the ever-expanding menu will have us coming back even if the dishes weren’t that great this time.

Satellite Signals

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Surrey

Students can attend YVR Master Plan consultations at SFU Surrey November 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event allows students to discuss the future of YVR, as they develop a plan to make YVR a “world-class airport.” For more details, visit YVR’s Master Plan 2037 website.

Harbour Centre

India is the world’s fifth largest economy, but over half its population continues to live in poverty according to Multidimensional Poverty Index 2013. Professor S. Parasuraman, director and vice-chancellor of Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai, explains India’s poverty and economy, and the future of the diverse country. The Munro Lecture will be in room 1200 on November 15 at 7 p.m. at the Segal Graduate School of Business. For more information, visit SFU Public Square’s website.

Woodward’s

Filmmakers Banchi Hanuse and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers present their films on November 9 at 7 p.m. in the Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema. Their films examine nature, colonialism, and First Nations culture throughout British Columbia. The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers and other guests. For more information, visit SFU Woodward’s website.