Playlists
The Roundup: 4.12.2012
It’s almost time, kittens. Just one more day until the official start of Fling, but if you’re like Highbrow, you’ve been celebrating since Monday.
Failed Fling Tanks
Front: Dude… Back: …Pull my flinger Front: Hey, I just met you Back: And this is maximal crazy Front: We put the ë in Tiësto! Back: Higher, and higher and higher! Front: I’m with Drunk Back: I’m with Sleepyhead Front: We can be your Little Secrets Back: Shiksas 2012
Your Guide to the Bands at Quadfest
Read ahead for a complete guide to navigating the fine acts brought to you by SPEC Jazz & Grooves for Fling Friday.
For First-Time Flingers
If you're a Fling virgin, don't stress. Let us help you make the most of your first time. It won't hurt, we promise.
Tiesto: A Spotter's Guide
How to act like a true fan during the Fling Concert. (Hint: when in doubt, look to your neighbor.)
Overheard at Penn: 4.12.2012
Girl reading off guy’s phone: Your mom loves you. Like, L–U–V luv. Guy: Oh my god… She’s probably drunk. Chick at Smoke’s: We’re skinny so we’re hot.
Top 10: People to Shout Out
1. That kid who stinks up the classroom with his McDonald’s bacon–egg–and–cheese every Tuesday and Thursday. 2. The pregnant Copa hostess that never remembers who came through the door first. 3. The only bouncer at Smoke’s who asks for a legit second form of identification. 4. The kids who fall asleep in the VP carrels when you really need one. 5. Allegro’s, for having “whenever I feel like it” hours. 6. Your roommate who sleeps with the lights on. 7. Douchey trust–fund babies who set the market price of Fling floor passes at $800. 8. All the people on campus having more sex than you are. 9. Your Molly dealer who couldn’t deliver before Fling because he had a problem set due. 10. The Russian Lowbrow editor from Brooklyn.
Altered States
Here are some personal accounts — and some suggestions— for films that have proven to be slightly, well, different, depending on your state of mind.
Ego of the Week: Casey Peeks, Kelly Chen, Julie Palomba
These ladies toiled endlessly to bring you the perfect Fling, but that doesn't mean they can't battle it out on the bulls/kill it in the bars.
Dispatches: Wasted at Wine Tasting
7:52 p.m.: Drag my suit out of the back of my closet. I hate wearing this, but I’ll do almost anything for free wine. 8:03 p.m.: Friend arrives to pick me up.
Eat This, Not That: Fling Edition
Healthy won't help you now.
The Wild Party
Chalk full of cocaine, love triangles, nakey people and more cocaine, Quadramics hosts a midnight performance this Friday that you can definitely Fling with.
Campus Gems: Peace Symbol (1967)
Looking for a chill, yet historically pertinent, picnic or nap location this weekend?
If They Haven't Broken It, Don't Fix It
The Three Stooges remake is more painful than a sledgehammer to the head
