Humour

explain!: Crossword by Justine McElroy

Find the solution that links all the starred (*) clues!

Justine McElroy Humour March 30, 2023

explain!: The EYYYYY List

Every week, our playlist creation intern puts together a list of their favourite campus sounds. Here are this week’s selections.

Anita Drinkandit'sonlynoon Humour March 30, 2023

2023 t zhandarmova abbie portrait mag spoof

explain!: Dark academia is out! Dressing like your cool TA is in

Flipping to this article is probably not the way to become cool, nor a TA since that transition requires much more than just clothes, a wild amount of brain power and the drive of every snotty-nosed first-year political science student combined. But dressing like your cool TA is a philosophy, it’s a way of life.

Selkirk (Street) Humour March 29, 2023

explain!: The king is back: Excerpts from Prince Harry’s upcoming second memoir

In an explain! exclusive preview for his upcoming memoir “STRIKE” (a sequel memoir to his New York Times four-time platinum, Oscar nominated, Tony-award winning bestseller, “SPARE”), ex-Prince Harry has sent over a pre-print pre-edit pre-manuscript.

Imaxipad and Jay Nayme Humour March 29, 2023

explain!: Underground artist JJ Moniker has never seen the light of day

The Maple Ridge-born rapper and percussionist has started a new art installation called “Down2Clown” which features him after doing one pot (the weed kind), slapping a wooden spoon on one pot (the cooking kind) and moving a plant between two pots (the cottagecore kind).

Imaxipad Humour March 28, 2023

explain!: Review: The Pit’s silent disco night is all you want to hear about!

Wednesdays at The Pit are a longstanding tradition at the UBC campus. They’ve recently tried to Vegas-ify the venue for their new Friday events, but that’s a whole other review to write.

Jacques Trapp Humour March 28, 2023

explain!: Is art subjective?

As art professors, artists, arts, auteurs, visionarys, Wunderkinds, pencil guys, YouTube speed painters, America’s Got Talent contestants and adult entertainment watchers, we are the only people qualified to tell you what art really is. Which is… uh… the internal becoming external, and… uhhh… the ocean becoming land and, like, the vibe check becoming a slay era, you know?

Jay Nayme and Imaxipad Humour March 28, 2023

explain!: TÁR normalizes classical music, and that’s bad

The Oscar-losing film TÅR is not a bad movie because it’s slow-paced, plays into stereotypes of lesbians as sexual predators or seems confusingly too realistic. No, TĀR is a bad and dangerously irresponsible movie because it makes classical music seem sexy.

Justine McElroy and Teva Granola Humour March 28, 2023

explain!: Sitting at the opera

The Chan Centre recently opened their doors to the magical sounds of the opera, and from the moment I sat in one of those red, velvety chairs, sinking into the sounds of the theatre, I knew I would be back every night.

Ace of Baes Humour March 28, 2023

explain!: Heard this week at UBC

Ever hear some strange things around campus? So do we.

Norm Humour March 28, 2023

explain!: Art around campus, the beauty of construction

UBC is home to the Hatch Art Gallery, the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery and the Museum of Anthropology. Each of which are bursting with outstanding art according to my GRSJ 203 prof. But screw those places.

Ikant Takeetanimoor Humour March 28, 2023

explain!: ‘It helps me sleep at night’: Interview with a UBC fire alarm sound designer

Sunlight filtered through Blue Chipofftheoldblock’s windows, bringing me false hope that spring was just around the corner. Francisco Upyors walked into the cafe with alarmingly red hair. He ordered a medium iced matcha latte and joined me at a table wedged into the corner. Though I had no idea who he was, I was forced to learn that Upyors is the visionary behind the Orchard Commons fire alarm sound.

Ikant Takeetanimoor Humour March 28, 2023

explain!: Is ChatGPT Team Selena or Team Hailey?

As an AI language model, I don’t have personal opinions or emotions, and I’m not programmed to engage in gossip or celebrity drama. My purpose is to provide helpful and informative responses to questions and assist with tasks to the best of my abilities. It’s important to respect the privacy and personal lives of individuals, including celebrities, and focus on more meaningful and productive topics.

Goofy Goober Humour March 28, 2023

explain!: The Gallery is just full of drunk people?

Imagine my dismay then, to wander into The Gallery with hopes high only to have them dashed by a massive drinks line and a confusing array of seating options. I am all for mixing high-concept, immersive, hyper-realist performance art installations, but to call this place an art gallery is a stretch to be sure.

Cherry Radler Humour March 28, 2023

explain!: Musical adaptation of your MATH 100 lecture panned

“We’re going for a sort of Les Mis meets Johnny Test meets Salt Lake City High Presents: Rent vibe,” says Brosco. “This project has really taken over my life ever since I switched out of Sauder and into BFA acting.”