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...shit, HPT’s jokes aren’t above falling flat themselves at times. Thankfully, the cast’s rapid-fire, 60-jokes-a-minute barrage keeps the show moving; it’s rare that two duds are ever released in a row. Awkward silences don’t last long, and each of the characters carries an arsenal of witticisms just waiting to be unloaded. David J. Andersson ’09, in ass-flattering sequined bell-bottoms—one of the many striking designs fashioned by Costumer Annie E. Austin...

Author: By Beryl C.D. Lipton, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: 'Acropolis' Gives Laughs Now | 2/17/2009 | See Source »

...Just yanked Roar-ee's tail, twice. Talk about awkward...

Author: By Crimson staff | Title: LIVE BLOG: MEN'S BASKETBALL AT COLUMBIA | 2/14/2009 | See Source »

...Documentaries for families always have to do an awkward two-step between being entertaining and informative. Under the Sea 3-D splashes down clearly on the entertaining side, and environmentalists might take exception to the Ripley's Believe It or Not! approach it takes to its subject. There's a dutiful hat-tip to the threat coral reefs face from global warming, without any substantive advice on what a concerned moviegoer could do about it. Nevertheless, it's quite a parental high to see wonder on the face of a child. Even behind the weirdo glasses...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Under the Sea: Fish Tales in 3-D | 2/13/2009 | See Source »

...Chipmunks.While it’s easy to enjoy the seemingly innocuous Allen deliver poetic justice, she also demonstrates that she, too, can admit weaknesses and regrets. She includes an endearing number called “Who’d Have Known,” a cautious confession of the awkward anxieties of a nascent attraction, and a long apology called “Back to the Start” in which she repents the past pettiness she displayed towards a sibling. “Back to the Start” is oddly set to a techno beat, when it could...

Author: By Antonia M.R. Peacocke, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Lily Allen | 2/12/2009 | See Source »

...they’re upperclass “homes”/being quadded is not punishment for sins in a past life/it’s not gay if you’re drunk).A lot of section is just about killing time. Everyone hates those awkward silences when TFs look for answers and no one wants to raise their hand. After ten seconds of silence, you should (start a slow clap/judge a book by its cover—with special reference to color and texture/live like you were dyin’/pretend the section is a crashing plane; choose...

Author: By Daniel K Bilotti and Vincent M Chiappini, CONTRIBUTING WRITERSS | Title: Please, Write Your Own Damn Column | 2/12/2009 | See Source »

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