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[Oh,you guys say some of the darndest things. ]
Not to make you all scared, but we're eavesdropping on your conversations. Yes, we hear everything. And then we print it. But don't worry if you say something stupid, we won't identify you — unless you owe us money or beer.
Girl on cell phone: Oh man, waking up this morning was the worst. it felt like there was broken glass in my brain.
There was here on cell phone: I know. It's like there's no reason not to buy another one. They might as well be free.
Girl on cell phone: I must have hit my snooze button fifty times before I got up to go to class, I still have bar stank all over me.
Girl on cell phone: Yeah ... I'm not going to my next class, but I have another one at three, so there is no point in going home.
Guy 1: I really wanted to go, but the cover was 10 bucks. I could have gotten in but then I couldn't drink, so what's the point? Guy 2: I heard it kicked ass, but you're right. If you would have gone, you would have just been trapped there because you already paid. I hate covers.
Guy 1: I know. It's like, two dollars for what? Because it's a certain day or you have some crappy band.
Guy 2: They just don't want you to leave, and go drink at a better bar.
Girl 1: Screw her. If she's got a problem with you going out, then dump her ass. You need someone who isn't so needy.
You need to know:
**Guy 1:** I know. It's terrible. All I want to do is party and have fun, but if I dump her, then I won't have anyone to get with. You know what I mean.
know what I mean.
Girl 1: Sounds about like every relationship I've ever had.
ship Ive ever given you?
Girl 1: I guess you just have to ask yourself if it's worth giving up the free pie to play the field a little.
play the field a little.
Guy1: Yup, and it's definitely not,
because I don't even have time to go out
that much in the first place.
— Samia Khan
5ive questions
One KU "famous," one KU not (yet) famous
Mary Chappell,
Director of KU
Recreation Services.
Donna Bryant,
Shawnee junior,
East Asian studies
1. What is your favorite genre of literature?
Chappell: Motivational with humor.
Bryant: Science fiction. It's more interesting than general fiction.
3. Tell me one of your pneumonic devices?
2. Who is the best late-night talk show host?
Chappen; Jay Leno
Bryant: Conan O'Brian, because of Triumph, the insult comic dog.
devices:
Chappell: If I tell you what it is, it will give away the secret of my success.
Bryant: Bad Boys Rape Good Girls, Violet Gave Willingly. It's black, blue, red, green, something. It was the color of resistors in my high school physics class.
Chappell: Jay Leno.
4. If you were a color, what color would you be, and why?
Channel Red. It's my favorite color, but
Chappell: Red. It's my favorite color, but it probably represents someone who will take charge, be aggressive and go after what they want.
attter what they want
Bryant : Light blue, because it's peaceful.
5. What sport is the most boring to watch?
Chappell: Soccer. They can play for 50 to 60 minutes, and there can still be no score.
score.
Bryant: Baseball. It's hard to understand how they could possibly have a strategy.
— Robert Riley
By Jessi Crowder and Chris Tackett
[Who's better in the sack?] Liberals or conservatives?
Email your answer to bitch@kansan.com.]
I've just started dating a girl and recently found out her political opinions are completely opposite of mine. Everything else about her is great, but I can't respect someone with her viewpoints and I feel like a hypocrite for dating her. What should I do?
Joe, junior
Chris: With the media feeding us daily partisan talking points, celebrity endorsements and inaccurate poll results, it's no wonder politics are on the brain. Because you said this relationship is in the earliest stage, I would end it. Not respecting her for her beliefs is somewhat understandable, but a good relationship can't exist without respect. There should be plenty of great girls roaming about that share your political/moral stances. However, if you were hoping I'd tell you to stick it out, do that. Because, in a few months — when we know who really won this election — the media will revert back to its non-stop coverage of the latest murder/abduction of an attractive, upper-class white woman, and this political stuff with go back to being something the average American only cares about every four years.
Jessi: We often encounter a harsh reality when discussing politics with someone. The infamous "talk on political views" elicits our personal beliefs and morals, which are usually determining factors in whether you want a romantic relationship with someone. If you can't respect the person, though, why date them? It's different if a moderate democrat is dating a moderate republican, because their opinions overlap more, but when the extremes try hooking up, all hell breaks loose. If you're on one end of the spectrum, but your darling resides opposite you, how the hell can you have a long-term anything with that person? Let's say your girlfriend got pregnant. How would you two deal then? Just a thought.
My parents want to meet the guy I've been dating for the last five months. They offered to fly him back home with me for Thanksgiving. He wants to go, but my parents don't know he's of a different race and I don't think they're going to like it. Help! Anna, senior
Anna, senior
Chris: Geez. That's heavy shit, Anna. Umm, I'm gonna tell you to ask yourself if you'll still be dating him in two months when Christmas comes around. Because if you are, you know this will come up again. Is he worth awkwardness or an argument with the folks? Why not or why not? And you never know, maybe your parents are more open-minded than you think.
Jessi: Dayumm, woman. Chris has it right. If you're not serious about the guy, just fly solo for Thanksgiving and hold off until Christmas. If you think he's a potential LTR (long-term relationship), and you think the folks will disapprove of his skin color, then work it into the next phone convo home that he's a shade darker than a peach Crayola crayon. If that buggers them and their opinions matter to you, then let the man go. If you don't give a crikey, go on loving him as you would were he any shade in the box.
Got a burning question? E-mail us at bitch@kansan.com.
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