A shocking announcement was made this weekend concerning the entire scientific field: science isn’t real. Apparently everything from Galileo to Hawking is one big lie. The ancient Greeks started making up conjectures, but scientists have simply become better at making these conjectures sound legitimate. Copernicus thought he was pushing it with the whole ‘earth revolves around… Continue reading Scientists admit that science isn’t real
Tag: Humour
Romney’s binders full of excuses
Since the second presidential debate on Oct. 16, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s press service has been working tirelessly to douse the inferno sparked by the former governor’s “binders full of women” comment. When asked about efforts to promote equality of women in the workplace, Romney claimed he sought the help and support of various… Continue reading Romney’s binders full of excuses
Freshmen confounded by university
Reports have reached the Gauntlet of certain first-year students being flabbergasted over what they are asked to do in university. There have been a small collection of freshmen gathering in MacHall where they just gossip with their friends and make social arrangements, but are oblivious to the mental strain awaiting them in class. It started… Continue reading Freshmen confounded by university
Student Gangnam-styles off TFDL
This past Tuesday, University of Calgary student Thomas Milley fell from the second floor of the Taylor Family Digital Library while dancing Gangnam-style. Onlookers were both terrified and unsure as to whether Milley’s fall was part of his bizarre moves. Milley suffered minor injuries. “Gangnam Style” is a popular song by Korean artist Psy. Uploaded… Continue reading Student Gangnam-styles off TFDL
Reason for Tim Hortons lineup discovered
A student at the University of Calgary has offered an explanation for why he joins the Tim Hortons lineup when it is the longest one in the food court. The phenomenon of students queuing in not one, but two, Tim Hortons lineups has baffled U of C researchers for years. Studies show it also baffles… Continue reading Reason for Tim Hortons lineup discovered
Spending money for “fitness” proves beneficial to ego
A group of fitness researchers in Vancouver, British Columbia believe they have uncovered the secret behind the new method of feeling fitter that is now all the rage. The controversial method, dubbed “Lululemon Retail Therapy” by those who remain more skeptical of the routine, has swept across North America like wildfire, proving to be especially… Continue reading Spending money for “fitness” proves beneficial to ego
Girl dumps boyfriend because of Taylor Swift song
A student at the University of Calgary has dumped her “perfectly good and gentlemanly” boyfriend after listening to Taylor Swift’s new pop song, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” History major Sophie Collins, who is going into her third year this fall, told the Gauntlet, “He was like, a really good guy, but, like,… Continue reading Girl dumps boyfriend because of Taylor Swift song
Television worth watching
By Rob Engen
Despite the grumbling of the entire world, United States President George W. Bush is preparing to usher in a new era of terrorist-free peace and prosperity by waging an aggressive war against Saddam Hussein. While others cry foul, however, I say, “Bully!” Good on ya George Junior! The globe can certainly benefit from one less… Continue reading Television worth watching