‘Humor’ Archives
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Cheers Three cheers for all the hot air global warming alarmists have spewed over the past decade, which it seems has made this winter most delectable as of yet. You got your Solydra scandal; I got my light-weight jacket. A hearty cheer for our generous (and cool) donors. Is the OBSERVER self-sufficient? 'Nuff said. The Office for University Life Initiatives and the Institute for Church [...]
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Cheers Asian Allure Aside from some token references to alcohol in college, I was very impressed by this past weekend’s Asian Allure. The performance showcased the culture and talent of the many Asian student organizations on campus. Everything from Japanese fan dancing to a tandem dragon dance (see pic) brought me back to my childhood, when I grew up in Japan as the dependent of a Navy [...]
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Cheers Fall Break – Isn’t she great? It’s the opportunity to remember that there does indeed exist a world outside of this campus. You can go home, go to Vegas, go to Purdue, or just hang out on campus. I chose the latter this fall break and it seems quite a number of other students did as well. After three years here I finally got to shoot two terrible rounds of golf on the course that [...]
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Cheers 1. Michael Jackson For his heroic injuries in the line of duty. You might not think writing Cheers & Jeers is dangerous work, but the potential for paper cuts, eye strain, injured pride, and unidentifiable stomach trauma is nearly unmatched. We eagerly await his return and wish him all the best as he recovers. 2. The Detroit Tigers Cheer for the Detroit Tigers, beating [...]
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CHEERS September 11, 2011 It should have begun very poorly for those of us who were wearing the interlocking ND on the back of our band uniforms, but it didn’t. While we were walking through the Michigan stadium tunnel, I couldn’t help but smile. Of course I was upset the Irish had lost, and especially to Michigan, but in that very instant of defeat, my eyes panned around the [...]
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Cheers 1. Go Irish! Beat Bulls! 2. The Dallas Mavericks – I know it’s been quite some time since Dirk and company brought the 2011 NBA title home to Dallas, but I thought I’d take some time once again to congratulate them for saving my summer. Just like I root for the Red Sox and anyone who beats the Yankees, I also root for the Celtics and anyone who beats anything/anyone associated [...]
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Cheers There Be Dragons – Every once in a while a movie comes out that isn’t garbage. Director Roland Joffé (The Mission) and The Killing Fields) created the most recent one that fits this description. There Be Dragons is an epic film portraying forgiveness and redemption amidst the strife of the Spanish Civil War. A present-day Spanish journalist trying to mend his relationship with [...]
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JEERS -BIC Disposable Razors Don’t be deceived by the cute little mascot, with his shiny black head and his bright yellow coat…BIC disposable razors are the mini-hacksaws of Satan. They’re more proficient at ripping apart flesh than they are at cutting hair. I used a BIC disposable razor just ONCE and it looked like I’d just survived a shark attack. Honestly, I could get a less [...]
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Cheers: 1. Notre Dame Women’s Basketball Team – I recall a short while ago cheering a certain Men’s Basketball team. By Title 9 I’m now required to also cheer the women’s team. Let’s just say women can do anything men can do and more, like win more than one game in the NCAA tournament. The Irish defeated the Utah Utes (just like football) on their home floor in front just about [...]
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March 2, 2011 Cheers 1. Irish Men’s Basketball – All they do is win, win, win, no matter what. It’s official. Ben Hansbrough and company made it an undefeated regular season at home by shellacking Nova 93-72. Not only that, but the Irish drained 60 points worth of three-pointers on the scared-stiff cats. Heck, even Tom Kopko bulldozed a couple players to get the shooter’s role on [...]
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Cheer: 1. Dorm Parties: I am the number one fan of dorm parties. Let me tell you, I enjoy all the benefits. Among them are the 1,000 degree atmosphere, the jubilant hospitality, and the “beverage” selections. Or how about the fact that leaving room for the Holy Spirit actually means “Holy Spirit, leave the room.” I also love the three commissioners of the dorm party. First, there’s [...]
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CHEERS Claire’s Engagement- The Rover’s own Claire Gillen is engaged to be married. Originally, this was actually going to be included in the “Jeer” section. Because, let’s face it, with Claire now essentially off the market, the pool of smart, attractive, pleasant, and not engaged/married girls has lost one of its most distinguished members. However, unlike Orual, we were able to [...]
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Cheers: 1. Nice hands, feet! Oh so many ways to make fun of USC now. Ronald Johnson I personally thank you for your early Christmas present this year. I regret to inform you, however, that I have no gift in return, but maybe if you call the NCAA they’ll still let you transfer out. Let’s now see what UT men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl has to say about USC’s coach Lane Kiffin: “I've [...]
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Musical Selections: “November Blue” - The Avett Brothers “Salt and Pepper” - Caroline Petrik (search for it online) “William Shakespeare’s In My Cat” - Arrogant Worms CHEERS Utah Game Hooray! The Class of 2011’s final home football game as Notre Dame students is nearly upon us! I mean, we’ve already locked up the “Most Losingest Class” award, we’ve [...]
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Music Selections of the Week: 1. “100 Years” by Five for Fighting 2. “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper 3. “Pachelbel’s Canon" by Slipknot Cheers: 1. Tornado warning: Every part of this past week’s tornado scare was AWESOME. 9:12 AM – Receive ND Alert Message: “This is an ND Alert. There is imminent threat to campus from a TORNADO. Go to the lowest level of your [...]