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Lady Gaga’s 2009 VMA performance
Lady Gaga pretty much debuted to the world with this performance of Paparazzi, which, if you can find it, is like a piece of pop music history. The only good recording I know of is still pretty shit quality, and it looks like it’s been scrubbed from the internet and replaced with little 5-second clips. The only other version is shot from a balcony and is pretty poor. That being said, if you can find the full recording, this is one of the most iconic performances of all time, period. Everything you think about when you think about modern pop music performance started - and ended - right here.
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All the old screenshots on your phone
Scroll way back in that camera roll ‘til you start seeing walls of text. Stop for a moment. Ponder these texts. Why had you screenshotted them? Was it a fight? Proof of something? A meme? It’s like a museum of forgotten passions, dedicated to and curated by you (and everything’s better when it’s about you). Viewers beware: there will inevitably be some incredibly cringe material in here, but it’s probably best to do a bit of a spring clean to get rid of the old cobwebs. Not everything ages well, but hey: your museum! Enjoy.
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The original Shrek dub
The original pick for Shrek’s voice was Chris Farley, who completed nearly all of the dialogue before he died in 1997. Mike Myers was then tipped to fill his place, which is the entire reason Shrek sounds Scottish (though Mike is Canadian). Recently some audio from Chris’ takes got released and it’s a completely different vibe - give it a listen for some niche Shrek trivia.
Go To:
The HUNT food truck on Wednesdays
Dare I say it’s the best lunch on campus? I do, I do dare. Only open on Wednesdays, the HUNT truck Taraka Kai always has a new menu and a selection of about four items, each for around $8-$10. The serving size to price ratio is unbeatable and the food is delicious. There’s usually a line, and rightfully so, but if you swing by between the rushes it’s not too bad.
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The Maharaja’s Charity Night
BABE WAKE UP, Maharaja's is doing another charity night! Last time, they were able to raise $1,100 for the Cancer Society, fuelled by your butter chickens and garlic naans. Next week, Thursday the 5th, Dave and co are back at it again. Yes, you read that right: an ethical, proud-of-yourself reason to have a BYO. This is arm-twisting at its finest and no, you are NOT immune. Book in now to show the legends you mean business.
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Male circumcision
For the rare battler who had his willy chopped, this one goes out to you. You poor, poor soul. There is something fundamentally fucked up about snipping the hood off of a baby’s penis and it’s high time we put this practise to bed once and for all. Lads, if you’re frustrated about not being able to complain about any “men’s issues”, this is your new go-to. NZ and Aus are sitting at about a 10-20% circumcision rate, compared to up to 80% in America. What are they doing with all the hoods? Is this what’s propping up the vital calamari industry? There can’t be a good answer. We’re close to 0%, so let’s bring this one home.