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ENTERTAINMENTpage 17 Techlique • Sunday, April 1, 2001 • 17 CS dept. talent show ‘Nique food review SLAP YO MAMA Think the CS department is just full of We’ve found a great restaurant for all dorks who never see the sun? Wait— you hungry students—the Technique’s Techlique • Friday, April 1, 2001 those dorks can sing! Page 18.5 yummy pizza! Page 21.33 Eagerly-anticipated Star Wars DVDs hits local shelves By Jayson Wehrend quality work here, people. Al- had to sell to enjoy them. Now Obi-wan! though it’s not to be believed, on to the individual discs. these new discs are the Direc- Star Wars: Ah the movie that Never before in the history tor’s Definitive Editions (at least started it all, finally in a digital of DVD has the release of any until next Christmas when a new format. After the 10 minute long series of movies been so hotly special edition version is slated THX-MS demo, the movie fi- anticipated. For years, forums for release). nally rolls. Nothing is more im- have clamored for the release of What’s even more impres- pressive than hearing that initial the Star Wars films, and innu- sive is what the producers were blast of sound as the titles roll merable fanboys have wept open- able to achieve with their sur- (except, again, having my kid- ly for a bare glimpse of the future round sound. Each of these mov- neys back). production. Now, their wait is Almost immediately you can finally over. see Lucas’ improvements. At the George Lucas has finally re- In the cantina dinner table scene, Uncle Owen leased what he calls his “Super briefly mentions how Luke’s fa- Duper Extra Special Edition”. scene, a few new ther was the only human pod These 3 discs come in an attrac- aliens were added. racing champion. Awed, Luke tive paper bag emblazoned with asks why he never heard about the Lucasfilm logo. A warning I was delighted to this and what pod racing was. to collectors—don’t get too ea- see Alf and French The confused silence that fol- ger to open it, because the bag lows is brilliant. rips easily. Stewart enjoying a Another change is when Luke Each of these movies sports a brew together. talks to Obi-wan about his fa- brand new transfer certified by ther. Ben now mentions how an the new THX-MS (More Spe- immediate friendship formed be- cial) process. The fan can now tween himself and Anikin, even be assured of the perfect cinema ies now contains a new format though there was a 20-year age experience since a company of audio track. This new 12- difference between them. He also owned and started by Lucas says channel sound format requires recognized C3PO and told Luke this transfer is quality. the purchase of brand new DVD how his dad made him. 3PO’s Unlike the previous THX cer- player and audio receiver, or the response was a confused “What?” tification, you can’t just go out sound won’t work at all. After that the changes are very and buy THX-MS. It requires Now I’ll be the first one to minor. In the cantina scene, a By Carrie Chin / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS an arduous process of sucking say more channels of sound is a few new aliens were added. I Luke: “Hey, these may be the new Star Wars DVDs, but I’m still a whiny little brat!” up to Lucas while you hand over beautiful thing...even if it turns Leia: “You’re about to hit on me again, but you’re my brother. Ew ew! Get away!” the money. We’re talking real out that I do miss the kidneys I See Lucas, page 23 Musical talent Britney Spears to enroll at Tech this fall By Casey Fiesler Wizard, and I decided that I tures of celebrities, but I’m not Oops, she did it again wanted to be just like him. Lat- so sure about that. I’ve never er, I met Madonna and Cher, actually used a computer, but I The last few months have and changed my mind—but I figure that college is the best marked that season of turbu- figure scientists can wear short place to learn new and challeng- lence in every high school se- skirts too.” ing things!” nior’s life—college acceptance Britney hasn’t declared a ma- When asked why she chose time. Georgia Tech does its own jor yet, and admits that she’s Tech instead of a school where share of making dreams come she could study music or perfor- true, and after an anonymous mance, she pointed out that her tip perked our interest, the Tech- “When I was on current musical career might not nique came across a list of stu- be a permanent one. dents accepted for this fall. the Mickey Mouse “After all,” she said, “most of One of the names appearing Club, I got to meet my appeal is my controversial on next year’s roster may sound sexuality. When I’m in my 20s, familiar to music fans—Ms. Brit- Mr. Wizard, and I I’ll lose the publicity and have to ney Spears. That’s right—the wanted to be just rely on my talent. Even I know music industry’s most notori- that’s not a sure bet!” She added ous “naughty schoolgirl” is ac- like him.” that she chose Tech because she tually going to school, and she’s Britney Spears wanted something solid to fall chosen Tech as her new home. on her future aspirations back on, “like chemical engi- In an interview, she discussed neering, or physics.” what influenced her decision to Britney also sees her enroll- apply to Georgia Tech. “I’ve al- ment at Tech as an opportunity ways been interested in science,” having trouble deciding. “I’m to reestablish a normal social life. she admitted, adding that she considering computer science,” However, she does possess legit- “even passed” her biology class she confided. “I’m really curi- imate concerns about fitting in while she was still in high school. ous about the whole Internet with other Tech students. “I’m Courtesy THE INTERNET “When I was on the Mickey thing. I hear you can find all Everyone’s favorite pop queen has named Georgia Tech as her school of choice Mouse Club, I got to meet Mr. sorts of things… even naked pic- See Britney, page 23 for higher education. No one knows as of yet what her Quake screen name will be. Young’s next stop: Cirque! Killer LAN party soon Campus theater In a surprise announcement yesterday, Student Life There will be a LAN party somewhere on Still wondering what’s going to Fellow Chris Young detailed his plans to join the cast of campus next Friday, April 6. We can only happen to the bookstore? The Tech- Cirque du Soleil as a mime. “It all started when I went to assume that the event will entail such enter- nique was recently told that the space a Cirque performance here in Atlanta last semester. I fell taining activities as a Quake tournament and will be used to construct a movie in love with the mimes’ unique abilities to convey speed-programming contest. The grand prize theater. This should become a real anything...without words!” said Young. winner will be given the chance to create the boon to the entertainment indus- “Since I’m known to ramble on and on to anyone next Napster. Refreshments will include com- try on this campus. who will listen, I thought becoming a Cirque mime puter-shaped cookies and caffeine IVs. The venue will have an incredi- would be a real challenge for me,” he continued. Though Sadly, the Technique is forced to report that ble 50 screens—the largest in the he admits that leaving Tech—and traveling far from his this announcement is not an April Fools joke. United States—and will show a vast hometown of Fitzgerald, Georgia—will be hard, Young Repeat, this is not an April Fools joke. Howev- variety of films for the low student asserts that he is “ready to begin life anew...silently.” By Carter Green / STUDENT PUBLICATIONS er, we wish it was. cost of 25 cents. 18 • Sunday, April 1, 2001 • Techlique ENTERTAINMENT Shop West Side, win great prizes ...0 10 10101010101... ...Two Bits By Chuks Ibeji So granted, the chances of hav- Other prizes read like a list that April 1st is traditionally a day of very confused four years. Slap Yo Mama Staff ing one’s card swiped at the right would be Santa’s nightmare. A cruise good-natured fun at the expense of April, 2000: Brigham Young Uni- moment are pretty slim. Neverthe- for two to Jamaica, $5,000 cash, others; however, the entire month versity students created their own When the West Side Market less, it can happen. In fact, it has and even a 2001 Hyundai Sonata! of April seems to breed its own brand branch of Fight Club, complete with opened, the intention was to pro- happened. Needless to say, business has def- of fools. Here, for your reading plea- minimal fighting rules and hundreds vide students with a place on cam- The first lucky winner surfaced initely picked up. There have been sure, is a small sampling of these of screaming fans. The strange part pus to do their shopping. The last week. Chad King, a junior, won standing lines just to get in the door.