INSIDE ROMANCE • MUSIC • FILM • OTS • CRIBS

November 15, 2011 • Issue 18 • Vol. 8

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LettersYou guys are giving us a piece of your minds. It would be a fun surprise to get some snail mail though. Sure, we can’t copy and paste it, but we can do it the old-fashioned way. Buy stamps!

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On the Scene

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November 15, 2011 • Issue 18 • Volume 8

From the CouchOur new fearless leader has some thoughts for you. What does he have to say for himself? Hell if I know, we’re just here to tell you what page to turn to. See if Google can tell you.

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On the CoverReally speaks for itself, doesn’t it? Never graduate. Ever.

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SportsAl Eschbach isn’t afraid to show his soft side. This one is a real tear jerker. We salute you Bob Barry, Sr.

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End NotesWe’re tired of crossword puzzles. This is your last chance to see if you have what it takes. Coming next issue: SUDOKU and INFO-GRAPHICS.

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Food & DrinkIt’s time to unleash your inner buccaneer and hit the rum. Eye patches are not included, but follow along as we tackle one of the market’s most underrated spirits.

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We’re back in a girls’ house. Hey-yo! Will there be floral prints? Pictures from exotic vacations? Perhaps even a dog or two? There’s one way to find out. We hear there is even a video on the internet!

Cribs10Film

People have come to love the midnight movie opening. No more is it just for Rocky Horror. From the most humble of beginnings it has become a monster all its own. Of course, blame George Lucas.

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Capes? Over It. I for one am not over superhero movies. I’ll be the first to admit that there have been more than a few stinkers along the way but overall they’re still pretty fun. I’m not saying they should be winning Oscars or anything, but if they keep cranking them out I’ll get a gallon of soda, three pounds of popcorn and gladly lose a couple hours of my life.

– Jeff

I’ll agree with you on a couple of your points but seriously, the genre is on thin ice. Batman might have shed some nice light on how to package a superhero tentpole, but if you’ve seen any of the previews for next year’s batch of crime-fighting movies, you’ll notice that every one is getting dark. Which is fine, but if we, as lovers of cinema have noticed anything over the last decade, it’s that Hollywood has a way of shoving stuff down your throat until it gets stale and you’re over it. Usually like two years ago. Sure, Captain America was pretty awesome, but I fear there will be more Green Lanterns coming down the pipe.

– JR. . .

Real TalkIn last issue’s music page, you asked if an artist being “genuine” still matters. I feel the answer is yes and no, because it depends on the artist and what their “brand,” for lack of a better term, represents. Now that everything is on the internet, it’s almost impossible to hide anything that happened previous to their rise to prominence, be it artistic or otherwise. The facade of being “genuine” isn’t as important as it was 20 years ago. The mainstream bands around the turn of the century saw an end to that. The only time it ever really matters is for artists like Lady Gaga who have made it a legitimate part of their product. Otherwise I don’t think people really care anymore.

– Aaron

You’re making some great points. I would also argue that there is so much music now and there are so many ways to consume it that no one even “knows” the band anymore. Bands now are basically random faces to the general public. They might know the name of the band of recognize the song, but it usually ends there. The emergence of Spotify,

Pandora and Grooveshark (pretty much anything involving mp3s and digital music) have been great for the discovery of new music. However, it pushes the artists to the back and makes the song the focus (which I suppose is the point). Twenty years ago, you knew something about the bands. At the very least you knew the names of the band members. Does anyone even know what the singer from Foster the People’s name is? Okay, I should stop before this becomes a page. – JR

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You Sunk My Scrabbleship!The last games page got me thinking about my phone. Most gamers are more into the console and PC games, but it would be nice to see a review or some chatter about phone and tablet games from time to time. If nothing else it can tell me if it’s really worth getting the newest Angry Birds. Or maybe there’s some other game that’s ready to sweep the nation and be made into a terrible movie.

– B.W.

I don’t want to give my hand away before all the cards are on the table, but there are a few wheels in motion to make some tweaks to the content. You might be pleasantly surprised with a few of the new offerings. Being the boss is the best!

– JR

Letters

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Write us at editor@boydstreet.com.

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From the Couch

I have experienced three earthquakes. Probably the same three quakes as you. Sorry, I don’t make it out to Cali-fornia as much as I would like.

The first one woke me up and I immedi-ately went back to sleep. The second one I was too wasted to notice though allegedly I was outside at the time. The third one I did notice but just thought I was drunk and stumbling for half of it. Two out of the three involved alcohol. No, my boozing does not, in fact, affect fault lines and gravitational pull. I know, I was disappointed too. If quakes are going to continue, I want earthquake parties. If nothing else, it’ll give me another opportu-nity to fall gracefully without spilling my drink.

Mast Talk w/ Alex Bacon

Shakin’ In Ma Boots

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Editor-In-Chief • Jake RoweGeneral Manager • Mark Lockhart

EditorialMusic Editor • Matt ParkerFilm Editor • Jen HerrmannGames Editor • AJ LansdaleSports Editor • Al Eschbach

CopyCopy Chief • Anna Mantooth

PhotographyMark DoescherChadsey Brown

DesignArt Director • Nichole Anderson

ContributorsElizabeth Atherton

Alex BaconLindsay CuomoJen Herrmann

Sarah HillAJ Lansdale

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Ad Design • Nichole Anderson

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Living The DreamFirst, hold on one second while I take a shot in celebration of finally landing my dream job. Feel free to reference the scene where Seth in Super Bad says “Lets take another one to meeeeee,” because that is definitely what’s playing in my head as I raise my glass...Ahhhh Rumplemintz, a way better “morning after” choice than Listerine.

My name is Jake Rowe, proud new owner and Editor-in-Chief for Boyd Street Magazine. I have a passion for any-thing OU, Norman, Campus Corner, and of course, plush plaid couches. Here are a few (yes) statements to help you get to know me.Yes: I graduated from the University of Oklahoma.Yes: I have probably spent more money in Campus Corner bars than you will spend on your first house.Yes: I miss college daily. Yes: I consider collegehumor.com an educational tool.Yes: I have a cynical view point about the post college “real world” and think that everyone should choose to live doing something they are passionate about. I started looking through Boyd Street Magazine when I was about 18 and I have always enjoyed it. Today marks a new era in Boyd Street history. I can not wait to implement all the ideas I have for taking Boyd Street to a new level, while staying true to its roots of course. I hope you will jump on board and send us lots of suggestions, requests, pictures, stories, and videos centered around college life...Especially college life here in Norman. What do you want Boyd Street Magazine to be? Let’s make it that. Living the Dream,

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In the BoxTheatrical Releases

>> The MuppetsYour favorite puppets are back, trying to reclaim their theater. This movie shows the original Muppet characters re-banding after going their separate ways, and is dotted with celebrities, from Amy Adams as the lead to surprise cameos.

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>> Random Fact: Miss Piggy has a pet poodle, Foo-Foo.

This past summer, when the clock hit 12:00 a.m. on July 15th, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (David Yates) set box office records for a midnight premiere. The film had earned $43.5 million within

the first 130 minutes of its time in theatres. Movie prices vary from theater to theater, but if we average about $8 per ticket, that means approximately 5.5 million people stayed up past their bedtime to get the first shot at seeing this film. Films commonly make one third to one half of their first day’s box office earnings at the midnight premiere. Though some numbers are more extreme than others, generally if a movie is popular or has gotten any hype, there will be a crowd at the first showing. Until the 1980s, movies shown at midnight were usually countercultural, niche B-films. No expected blockbuster would ever be shown at odd hours. Big films took up prime viewing hours so that theaters could earn the most money from them. One of the first big films to have a midnight premiere was The Empire Strikes Back (George Lucas, 1980), an expected hit with a large fan following. Since then, midnight show-ings have slowly transformed from cult film viewings into common marketing practice for Hollywood films. Now, midnight premieres are more than marketing or the first opportunity to see a film; they have evolved into a culture of their own. Any given movie’s biggest fans will be the ones who turn out for a midnight premiere, which adds an air of new excitement to the viewing. The audience is prepared and expecting to enjoy the movie, rather than to judge it once they’ve seen it. If the movie is a sequel, fans of the preceding movie turn out after re-watch parties, full of anticipation. The most popular movies—or at least those expected to be the most popular based on the buzz built around

them—enter into a different level of movie watching. If you walk into a movie theater on the night one of these movies is premiering, you’re likely to encounter people in branded t-shirts and full-on costumes, carrying signs pro-claiming their fandom or props from the film. The number of hammers at the midnight premiere of Thor (Kenneth Branagh, 2011) probably could have built a new theatre by the time the movie finished. The most extreme examples of midnight premiere parties come from the Harry Potter and Twilight movies. (Though that may be simply because the most extreme examples of fan culture come from those movies as well.) These movies have consistently set domestic box office records for mid-night releases, leap-frogging over each other whenever a new one is released. Fans buy advance tickets as soon as they go on sale, spend more money on costumes than they will on concessions and camp out for hours to get good seats in the theater. Granted, there are lots of movies with fans as dedicated as these. The difference lies in the sheer quantity of them. When millions of people turn out for a movie at the same time, the movie changes from simple entertainment into an elaborate experience. Audiences are able to connect with each other, creating a unique viewing atmosphere, and anticipation subconsciously builds so that even the friends who were dragged along against their will are ex-cited to finally see the film. Nothing can replace the quality of a movie, but the at-mosphere of a midnight premiere can alter your perception of it either for good or bad, depending on how much you enjoy—or hate—excited crowds with whom you have something in common. Just try to avoid the fans dressed up like werewolves at the upcoming Twilight release of Breaking Dawn Part 1.

Midnight MagicThe Culture Behind Midnight Premieres

>> Who uses a clock like this to tell time? Cell phone anyone?

>> A Dangerous MethodKiera Knightley and Viggo Mortensen star in this drama about the intertwined lives ofpsychiatrists Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud, and their friend Sabina Spielrein. Expect as many twisted relationships and psychological undertones as you might from a film about Freud.adangerousmethod-themovie.com

>>HugoDirector Martin Scorsese makes his first venture into the 3D world with this film based on thebestselling novel, The Invention of Hugo Cabret. The story follows a boy living in the walls ofa Paris train station, trying to unravel the mysteries of the people who surround him.

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>> Anyone else think this doesn’t look like Kiera?

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JusticeAudio, Video, Disco

>> Making quite a splash in the electronic genre over three years ago, Justice, the French duo, has only just released their second full-length record after a flurry of EPs and a live album. Whereas their first album was meant to be played at clubs, Audio, Video, Disco is quieter, and less bass driven. It seems to be heavily influenced by ‘70s progressive bands like Emer-son, Lake & Palmer and Yes. Some of the material here wouldn’t seem too out of place forty years ago, but they add just enough of a modern twist to progress the sound while re-visiting a genre that is largely absent today.—released October 24, 2011

ColdplayMylo Xyloto

>> It’s always a big deal when super giants, Coldplay, put out a new record. Love them or hate them, in the course of four albums in eight years,

Coldplay have never let their fans down, always keeping their sound while modifying it in different ways. Their fifth album, Mylo Xyloto continues the trend. The epic feeling of 2008’s Viva la Vida takes a backseat to a more upbeat, electronic feel. The re-cord sounds more Top 40 than what they’ve done in the past, while still maintaining some new sounds in a refreshing way. There’s even a song with Rihanna, “Princess of China.”

—released October 24, 2011

Surfer Blood

Tarot Classics EP

>> Being their first EP to fol-low their only album, Tarot Clas-sics is not exactly an evolution of the sound of their debut. This is more stripped down and organ-ic sounding, not relying as much on vocal effects. As a result, Tar-ot Classics is a step backward. It sounds generic, almost exactly like many other bands, most notably Ra Ra Riot, with maybe a little Vampire Weekend. It’s all straightforward gui-tar pop, with the exception of the closer, “Drinking Problem,” which fleshes out the EP a little with some synths. Nothing too groundbreaking is found here, but fans of Ra Ra Riot could find something they like.

—released October 25, 2011

Lulu: An Esteemed Work of Genius or One of the Decade’s Worst Albums?

Stuck in My Headw/Matt Parker

Cold Justice BloodThis week in background music: Coldplay does whatever it is Coldplay does, the surf’s not quite up and dance parties have a heart for Justice.

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The Death of the “Supergroup”

Every so often, an album comes out that man-ages to captivate as much as confuse its listen-ers. There hasn’t been as good of an example as Lulu in a while. If you haven’t heard about

it yet, Lulu is the collaboration record between Me-tallica and the former singer for the ‘60s group The Velvet Underground, Lou Reed, now 69. It’d be hard to think of a less likely combination to make a record together. The result is a pretty awful album. It’s even worse than it sounds. Months ago when Lulu was rumored, many be-lieved it to be a joke. However, when videos started appearing of Lou Reed and Metallica rehearsing to-gether, Lulu suddenly became very real. It’s hard to say what they were trying to do with Lulu, whether it’s an elaborate joke, something they decided to do as a result of boredom or they genuinely think it’s a good record. Most of the time, Lulu sounds exactly like it would seem, heavy riffs by Metallica with Lou Reed’s mum-bling voice over it, speaking, not really singing, ex-tremely bizarre, incoherent lyrics. Occasionally, the album will take a turn and sound different than any-thing both parties have done before, and not exactly in a good way. The inspiration for Lulu is said to come from early 20th century German Expressionist theatrical plays. I’m not too familiar with this subject, but that seems to be a stretch. This inspiration could easily be either accurate, giving a whole new level to the absurdity, or part of the “joke” if there even is one. It’s almost impossible to say. While diehard Lou Reed fans will probably en-joy this more than anyone else, the Metallica fans are probably the most alienated, although they

should’ve seen something like this coming. Metal-lica had a talent for making a majority of their fan base angry with most of the decisions they’ve made since 1991. They’ve gained new fans each time, then lost some as well. They even put out a documen-tary about their self-help sessions with a counselor, something you’d never expect America’s biggest metal band to do. Metallica’s fans perhaps shouldn’t abandon all hope just yet though; it seems the members of Metallica are already trying to pretend Lulu doesn’t exist. They’re going on tour now playing only Metal-lica songs, and going back to record a follow-up to their latest record, Death Magnetic, which would be a relative return to form. The bottom line though, is this will not hurt Me-tallica’s career enough to really change anything. They’re big enough now that they will continue to sell out arenas everywhere they go. They don’t have much to lose with Lulu. Lou Reed, on the other hand, is probably getting introduced for the first time to thousands of new people. Lulu probably isn’t the most accessible thing he’s done, though it probably is his most recognized, mainstream effort in years. The only thing going for Lou Reed is that this new publicity might sell a few records from his back cata-log. Lulu, although it will most likely get forgotten about eventually, mainly represents these two par-ties’ ability to commit suicide from a publicist’s view, and not be hurt by it. What makes Lulu interesting is not that it’s a bad al-bum. Bad albums come out all the time. Just not this bad. And while it isn’t immediately clear whether the involved parties knew this or not, well that just adds to it.

by MattParkerMusic

>> Next stop: Denny’s. They have some great specials for seniors we hear. Why Lou, why?!

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Seniors Kathleen Tucker, Addison Durrett and Ashley Sawyer found the perfect place to call home for their last year of college. Despite the charming house’s ideal location, the

owner doesn’t typically rent to college students. But with some parental convincing and the promise of no crazy parties, their landlord took a chance and let the girls move in this past May. “This is the greatest house we could have had, it has all worked out so far.” says Tucker. “We host tailgates for all the OU home games outside as promised,” says Sawyer. In fact, their landlord told Tucker that they are the best tenants. “I think he has just been burned in the past by college renters,” explains Tucker. Friends since middle school, the three roommates are part of a group of four that met in their competitive dance group. And they remember those years fondly. “We often talk about taking over our old studio and teaching dance together,” comments Durrett.

This dream might actually be an option given their background in dance and their soon-be-to acquired elementary education degrees. If not, then the girls are passionate about becoming teachers and have been since they were kids. Being friends for so long and hav-ing so much in common, the girls always knew they would make great roommates. “We always knew we wanted to live together,” explains Tucker. “This is our

first opportunity since we are all in different sororities.” Sawyer loves having her closest confidants so close by. “I have always looked up to Kathleen and Addison,” says Sawyer. “Whenever I need advice, I just have to go upstairs.” Their common ground made decorating easy. “All our stuff fit together because we have always had the same style,” explains Tucker. “We love super girly and bright colors.” The house is full of repurposed furniture and handmade touches, from the living room drapes made by Durrett’s grandmother to the crafty artwork made by the girls themselves. “When we get bored, we craft and that often leads to a decorative change,” says Durrett. They also stayed entertained by their shared love of cooking. “We love to cook and bake,” says Tucker. “We often all end up in the kitchen together.” “When our midnight sweet tooth hits, we love to bake together,” adds Durrett.

Friends Forever:Sawyer, Durrett and Tucker love having their closest confidants just a few steps away.

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Stairs: Unique archite-chure and hand-crafted art add the right amount of girly flair.

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Invite over...Do you have what it takes to be in College Cribs? If you have a camera and e-mail access, the answer is yes. If you occupy any sort of dwelling and want it featured in Boyd Street, send photos of your college crib to info@boydstreet.com. Make sure to include your name and a contact phone number. Also make sure you’re an OU student.

Meant to BeLongtime friends Kathleen Tucker, Addison Durrett and Ashley Sawyer land their dream college pad.

A Gathering Space: Their quaint kitchen gets plenty of use.

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Always Changing: Durrett keeps her room’s décor fresh with her latest crafty inspirations.

Unique Antiques: Sawyer combines local finds with hand-sewn draperies to create a one of a kind room.

Bold Color: Tucker used plenty of color and homey scents to create a space that is allhers.

Formal Dining: Every chance they get, the girls love to set the table and dine together.

Pretty in Pink: The frilly touches let everyone know this is a house full of women.

Home Sweet Home: The years of friendship are really what makes this house feel like home.

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>> Flirting techniques can range from “art form” to “train wreck.” Next time you decide to engage in some flirtatious social interaction , you might want to consider the ratings below.

by ElizabethAtherton

1. >>Your idea of flirting is thanking the guy (or girl) who noticed that you tucked your shirt into your underwear. Let’s just say the guy/girl you met in your lab group is babysitting your cat for the weekend ... you’re going to let them get acquainted first.

2. >>Your idea of flirting is saying “yes” when someone asks to borrow a pencil in class. Hey, you don’t want to rush into things ... that’s understandable right? (If you’ve been divorced three times.)

3. >>Hitting, punching, really you do anything that might hurt the other’s feelings, or physically leave a bruise. That shoulder nudge that sent them flying into the wall was your way of show-ing affection. Listen up big guns, you’re chasing after the wrong kind of ring. Save the punches for the WWE. You also mass text people. Enough said.

4. >> Inside jokes, secret handshakes and odd nicknames. You’re the guy or girl who is all about the bonding. More times than not you end up in the friend zone. Although you’re a step up from number three, I’m assuming you slip into two mode every once in a while. There’s hope that one day young grasshopper, you’ll be a eight ... yeah, I’m talking to you.

5. >>While you have game, let’s just make sure we’re not talk-ing about the one in your console. You don’t really flirt, you simply show up, stare at the person you want and then eventually ask them out. Although your honest approach is refreshing, the only thing that keeps you from being lower on the list is that flirting with you won’t leave a bruised arm. Even if it is over a screen.

6. >>This is a good number to be. You don’t cross the line; you flirt only with people you’re comfortable with. The girl or guy at the checkout counter is not on your radar. Your flirting never consists of anything over the top. Overtly sexual hand movements, sexual innuendo or surprise attacks aren’t in your playbook. Good.

7. >>If you are a seven, you exuberate flirting health. If you have a significant other, they might get fed up with the inside jokes you have with other people. Don’t let that stop you. We need people like you. You’re not picky, but you’re not “flirt-sleeping” with everyone you strike up a conversation with. When people talk about you, they probably call you cute, fun or awesome, and all the girls or boys in the room just smile.

8. >> At any given party, at any given time, you can be seen having a one-on-one conversation with the opposite sex. Wedding crashing is absolutely something you’ve entertained doing. You’re definitely the James Bond type. SO smooth your’re almost too smooth. Your Golden Eye probably winks on occasions. Forty-year-old divorcees are attracted to you.

9. >>Sometimes pushing the line too far, you’re a confident person. When you go out, you know for a fact that you could get someone to take you home. Forget that, you know for a fact that you could get someone to marry you. And so your idea of flirting is more of leading on. You tease. You let them buy you a drink, follow you around or meet you in the back for a conversation alone. All the while knowing that you’re going home by yourself, or with someone else. That’s how good you are; you’re almost bad.

10. >>That line we are told not to cross when dealing with the opposite sex? Yeah, you’ve stomped all over it like a childhood bully in a room full of water balloons. You flirt with anything that has legs. When you leave the party men, women and everyone in between think that you were interested in them. Some call it desperate, some call it don’t-give-a-sh*t. One day you will be humbled (probably by a number eight when you are 40.) Hope-fully you make it through this life without a lawsuit.

What’s Your Flirt Rating?Number 10, shame on you.

Ask ElizabethIf you’d like to use Boyd Street’s

resident romance columnist as a sounding board for your

relationship conundrums, e-mail Elizabeth Atherton at boydstreetlove@gmail.com

Video Game Issues...Again.Dear Elizabeth, My boyfriend is addicted to Call of Duty on

Xbox. He plays all day long and I really wish he would be more productive. I have thought about hiding the power cord to the Xbox, but I am afraid he will get really mad. What should I do?

-Amy

Amy, You are not the first girl to ever have video

game problems. Often, I see this in men who are looking for a way to feel good about themselves. Dominating thousands of online players around the world is a major ego boost for them. Most of the time there is an underlying problem. Be it, laziness, low self-esteem, or a small libido, you need to talk and to the real heart of the matter.

The Dreaded Family Introduction.Dear Liz, My boyfriend and I have been dating for

six months. I have not introduced him to the family yet, because they live in another state. I have invited him to our family Thanksgiving, but he said he wasn’t willing to go. I have met his entire family and think it’s time that he reciprocates.

- Rosemary

Rosie, First, I really don’t like to be called Liz. I’ll

forgive you this once. Sounds like someone has commitment issues, or they really don’t want to travel out of state for one meal, or they would rather take things slower. I suggest you let this Thanksgiving remind you to be thankful for what you have. Six months is a good start. Try the family thing again when you have a few more months together. He will come around when he’s ready.

Like rocks, acid and difficulty levels, certain things call for a scale. So people, smart and dumb alike, can all figure out what exactly everyone is talking about. I’m not so much a “let’s put a title on it and call it a definition” kind of person. I’ve created a scale for a topic well in need of definition: flirting. Though flirting is basically defined as friendliness that pushes the line, it’s necessary. Flirting in some cases is the polite way to say, “I’d sleep with you.” The last Happy Hour I attended consisted of two of my guy friends wanting

to know how big (or small) of a flirt they were from a scale of 1-10. So, I told them my thoughts, and because things can get so confusing, I’ll tell you them too:

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BISON WITCHES HH 2-7 $1.50 Domestic Draws $2.50 Beers of Mexico $2.50 Red Stripe $1.50 Blue Moon Bottles Keg Party 10 pm - 1 am $2 Well Drinks Daily $2 Domestic Bottles $1.75 Bud Light Pints

TEXADELPHIA [$15 Towers 3-7, $2 Doms. 3-7 M-F ] HH All Day/Night, $2 Domestics $6 Coors Light Pitchers Wheat Wednesdays ($1 off wheat beer) [$1 Coors/Miller Lt., $15 Towers & $3 Blue Moon Big Sexies 6-10] [$3.50 U-Call-It Big Sexy All Day] $15 Towers All Day

BLU [HH 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Daily: $2 Brewhouse Pints; $2 Well Drinks All Day; $2 Mimosas and $3 Bellinis All Day] BLUE BONNET $1.50 Natural Light 16 oz, $2 PBR 16 oz. Daily $1.25 Beers for Guys $1.25 Beers for Ladies No Beer Over Two Dollars

AUTOGRAPHS HH M-F 3-7 $1.50 Dom. Draft Schooners $1.50 12 oz. Dom. Drafts $2 Sooner Schooner Dom. Drafts $11.99 100 oz. Dom. Beer Towers

General Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

SEVEN47 HH: $4 Red Bull and Vodkas & $2 Dom. Bottles HH All Night , $2 Dom. Bottles $5 PBR Pitchers $1 Longnecks 2 for 1 Domestic Longnecks $3.50 Mimosas & Bloody Mary Bar

in the raw [HH 5-7 p.m. M-F: $3 16 oz. Domestics; Daily Specials: $1.50 Miller High Life, $2 Sake Bombs, $3 Tecate, Pacifico, Modelo Esp., $4 Skyy Infussions, $4 Patron Shots] [Biergarten Fridays from 5-Close, Live Music & Specials on Patio]

FUZZY’S [HH All Day, Everyday: $2 18 oz. Domestic Schooners]

BREWHOUSE $2 Drafts & Well Drinks

MR. BILLS All Month: $2.50 Tecate, $2 16 oz. PBR, $2.50 Lion’s Head, Cape Cod: $2 Small, $3 Large; $2.50 Shots: Rumplemintz, SoCo & Lime, Goldschlager & Lindsay Lohan

O ASIAN FUSION [HH 2-5 p.m. & 1 Hour Before Close: $1.75 Bud Products] College Night: $1.50 Bud Products Home Game Days: $1 Bud Products All Day

THE GARAGE $10 Dom. Buckets 7-Close Call for Specials $1 High Lifes 9-Close College Night: Drink Special, DJ, No Cover Ladies Night: $1 Doms. & Drink Specials 10-Close Call for Specials [Sunday: $2 Mimosas & $5 Bacon Infused Bloody Marys]

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SUGERS $3.50 Pitchers 10-Midnight $3.50 Pitchers from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

ABNER’S Pint Night 5 p.m. Follower Friday: FB/Twitter followers $2 Boulevard Wheat

NEW YORK PIZZA [HH Mon.-Wed. 4-9 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 4-Midnight $8 Blvd. Wheat Pitchers, $6 Domestic Pitchers, $7 Domestic Buckets] [$3 Well Drinks $2 Lion’s Head, $2.50 Tecate & Corona] THE MONT See specials at www.themont.com

LOUIE’S WEST $5 Drink of the Month, $2 Shot of the Month & $3 Beer of the Month. HH: Everyday 3-7 p.m. $1.50 Domestic BottlesLOUIE’S $3.99 Well Drinks, $7 Beer Flights $1.50 Domestics $1.99 Blue Moon $2.50 16 oz. PBR 2 for 1 Pints $1.99 Blvd. Wheat; $5.99 PizzasTHE LIBRARY [HH 3-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Daily: Brewhouse Pints for $2; $3 Pint Specials; $3 Well Drinks All Day] LA LUNA [HH 3-6 p.m. M-S: $2 Tecate/Corona, $1 BL Draws, $10 Corona Buckets (5), Late Night HH 10 p.m.-close Thurs.-Sat. $2 Tecate/Mod. Especial/Corona]

COACH’S HH 3-6 p.m. M-F: $2.50 Coach’s Ale; $1.50 Dom. Drafts All Day Every Day; $7 Jugs

JOE’S Check bar for daily specials

BROTHERS $3.95 Pitchers $3.95 Pitchers $6.25 Shock Top Pitchers & $4.50 Pitchers No Cover, OU ID Required $4.25 pitchers Beer & Shot Specials Beer & Shots Specials

BISON WITCHES HH 2-7 $1.50 Domestic Draws $2.50 Beers of Mexico $2.50 Red Stripe $1.50 Blue Moon Bottles Keg Party 10 pm - 1 am $2 Well Drinks Daily $2 Domestic Bottles $1.75 Bud Light Pints

TEXADELPHIA [$15 Towers 3-7, $2 Doms. 3-7 M-F ] HH All Day/Night, $2 Domestics $6 Coors Light Pitchers Wheat Wednesdays ($1 off wheat beer) [$1 Coors/Miller Lt., $15 Towers & $3 Blue Moon Big Sexies 6-10] [$3.50 U-Call-It Big Sexy All Day] $15 Towers All Day

BLU [HH 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Daily: $2 Brewhouse Pints; $2 Well Drinks All Day; $2 Mimosas and $3 Bellinis All Day] BLUE BONNET $1.50 Natural Light 16 oz, $2 PBR 16 oz. Daily $1.25 Beers for Guys $1.25 Beers for Ladies No Beer Over Two Dollars

AUTOGRAPHS HH M-F 3-7 $1.50 Dom. Draft Schooners $1.50 12 oz. Dom. Drafts $2 Sooner Schooner Dom. Drafts $11.99 100 oz. Dom. Beer Towers

General Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

SEVEN47 HH: $4 Red Bull and Vodkas & $2 Dom. Bottles HH All Night , $2 Dom. Bottles $5 PBR Pitchers $1 Longnecks 2 for 1 Domestic Longnecks $3.50 Mimosas & Bloody Mary Bar

in the raw [HH 5-7 p.m. M-F: $3 16 oz. Domestics; Daily Specials: $1.50 Miller High Life, $2 Sake Bombs, $3 Tecate, Pacifico, Modelo Esp., $4 Skyy Infussions, $4 Patron Shots] [Biergarten Fridays from 5-Close, Live Music & Specials on Patio]

FUZZY’S [HH All Day, Everyday: $2 18 oz. Domestic Schooners]

BREWHOUSE $2 Drafts & Well Drinks

MR. BILLS All Month: $2.50 Tecate, $2 16 oz. PBR, $2.50 Lion’s Head, Cape Cod: $2 Small, $3 Large; $2.50 Shots: Rumplemintz, SoCo & Lime, Goldschlager & Lindsay Lohan

O ASIAN FUSION [HH 2-5 p.m. & 1 Hour Before Close: $1.75 Bud Products] College Night: $1.50 Bud Products Home Game Days: $1 Bud Products All Day

THE GARAGE $10 Dom. Buckets 7-Close Call for Specials $1 High Lifes 9-Close College Night: Drink Special, DJ, No Cover Ladies Night: $1 Doms. & Drink Specials 10-Close Call for Specials [Sunday: $2 Mimosas & $5 Bacon Infused Bloody Marys]

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BY: ANNA MANTOOTH

Eatin’ Local in Oklahoma

In the past few years, our country has witnessed a movement that challenges the very foundation of our knowledge of food and what it means in our daily lives. This movement entails a shift in thinking about our food supply and how everyday food choices affect our lives, communities and in the bigger picture,

our world. Concerns about the energy used to transport food across America and import foods from other countries, combined with an overall lack of awareness about the source of the foods we consume has resulted in a new mantra: buy local. As this idea has flourished in Oklahoma, demand for local food and food products

that are made in here has risen. This demand, in turn, has created a niche market for food either sourced or processed here, and now it’s easy for Oklahomans to get their hands on it. Here’s how you can satisfy your hunger with food grown or made right here in Oklahoma.

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Fast food might be the most common dinner in a col-lege town, but when you have time to step away from Chick-fil-A and whip up a meal, where do you get those special ingredients? Yes, the grocery store. With the

local food movement came specialty grocery stores like Nor-man’s own Native Roots. At this local food mecca, you may find locally grown peaches, potatoes, lettuce, tomatoes, pears or herbs, depending on the season. In the meat section, you will find beef, chicken, even lamb, buffalo and venison, all raised and processed in Oklahoma. The underlying message Native Roots sends to its customers and the community is that Oklahoma can supply Norman’s food demands. Co-owner Sara Kaplan says that customers do seek out local food, and that it’s what Native Roots has become known for. She says local food is in such demand that if an organic sweet

potato is displayed next to a local sweet potato in the store, “people will generally choose the local.” Kaplan says that meat is the most popular local product at the store, because unlike some products that claim to be natural, Native Roots stocks meat that Kaplan says is “truly raised the right way.” Kaplan says that local peanut butter and honey are also popular prod-ucts. Whether there has been an increase in the productivity of

Oklahoma farmers and food producers, providing for more products for retailers, Kaplan says yes and no. She says that the store has helped build up some of the local farms, but she also says some have closed because of hard times. However, she says that more people are starting small businesses in this industry, and, “Overall the variety is more.”

Even at chain grocery stores like Walmart and Homeland you can find foods that were produced in Oklahoma, if you look hard enough. These stores carry familiar brands like Shawnee Mills (baking mixes), Griffin’s (jelly and syrup) and Head Coun-try (barbecue sauce); all are processed in Oklahoma.

Farmers Markets

Farmers in our state are able to get their products out there now more than ever due to the popularity of lo-cally grown food. While many farmers markets have

been around for years, these markets have grown, and in the last few years new farmers markets have popped up across the state. The Norman Farmers Market has been in operation since

1980, and is open on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds from the first Saturday in April to the last Saturday in October. Unfortunately, this means the market is currently shut down for the winter months when there’s not much in season, but keep it in mind. It’s a great place to find fresh fruits and vegetables at their peak, as well as plants and many other foods grown or made in Oklahoma.

Norman Retailers

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Because of the high demand, some restaurants in Nor-man are following the trend and are incorporating local food and Oklahoma-made products into the dishes they serve. Located on the OU campus in the

Oklahoma Memorial Union is the Laughing Tomato. Lunch favorites like salads, sandwiches, soups and pitas are on the menu, but the unique twist at this restaurant is that, according to their website, “Approximately 15 percent of the food served at the Laughing Tomato comes from an area farm or small business.” One of the suppliers to the restaurant is Peach Crest Farm, located in Stratford, about an hour’s drive from here. The Laughing Tomato menu states that local products are used when available, and that the restaurant uses pita bread from Sweis’s bakery in Oklahoma City. The Laughing Tomato also holds a farmers market on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering seasonally available produce from Peach Crest Farm among other things. Coriander Café on Campus Corner is a Vietnamese restaurant

with menu items like noodle bowls and pho, either vegetarian or with meat. Owner Chris Le brings in tofu from Thanh-Son Tofu of Oklahoma City for dishes, and baguettes made fresh at the La Baguette bakery in Norman are brought in for the banh mi sandwich. Le says that herbs used at the restaurant are specially grown by locals and sold to Super Cao Nguyen Asian market in Oklahoma City, where he buys them. And, although some of their meat is not sourced in Oklahoma, Coriander Café buys meat from Artisan’s Pride, a butcher shop/meat market on Lindsay Street here in Norman. Le says that while the res-taurant hasn’t promoted local food as a way to attract custom-ers, many people like the fact that they do. “We do get people that appreciate it,” he says. Le also says that he’s in talks with a local farmer about growing herbs for use in the restaurant. He says that if the farmer is successful in growing the herbs, mostly Asian varieties, the restaurant will use them. These restaurants are headed in the right direction, and are

setting a good example. In the near future, you’ll probably see more Norman restaurants doing the same.

Aresource if you’re looking for Oklahoma-processed food is the Made In Oklahoma Coalition, aka MIO. According to their website, www.miocoalition.com, “MIO Coalition membership is exclusive to Oklahoma

food producers, processors and manufacturers, who process, produce and/or distribute a portion of their product in Okla-homa.” Companies pay for membership in the coalition, and one of the perks of membership in the coalition is partner-ships with major retail and restaurant players. You’ve probably recently seen the billboards promoting the MIO sausage bis-cuit at McDonald’s. Yes, the fast food breakfast of champions is produced right here in our state – the sausage comes from Lopez Foods and the biscuits come from The Bama Companies, Inc.; both companies are members of the coalition. MIO even offers an app to help you find its members, from beer brewer-ies to chocolate makers, and who wouldn’t want to support those?Knowing that the lettuce in your salad came from a farm

only an hour away, or that the mix for your cornbread was processed in a plant 30 miles from here is reassuring. You’re boosting the economy in our state, saving energy and ensur-ing that agriculture and manufacturing in Oklahoma don’t die a slow and painful death. Next time you go out to dinner or go grocery shopping, just think about it.

Find more local foods and MIO products in Norman at these fine businesses:>> Forward Foods>> Buy For Less>> La Baguette Bakery>> Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Stores

Restaurants

Resources

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Food&Drink By AlexBacon

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There was once a time that I was not, in fact, one of the most storied binge drinkers in Norman. Back in those days I was a beer drinker with an enthusiastic taste for Miller Lite. Alas, the greatest adventures have the most humble of beginnings. It’s

actually a lot like The Lord of the Rings, save for a handful of plot points. I also cannot simply walk into Mordor.

If the One Ring is sobriety and Mordor is a boozy fantasy land. Taters will, of course,

remain taters. See? Exactly the same. I did eventually discover that once

you found out there was more to hard liquor than McCormicks and Everclear,

the spirits world is a most delicious of treasure chests. As drinking tends to go,

you eventually come across something (or just drink it enough) that grabs your palette.

The first spirit I ever drank was McCormicks on the rocks. You can guess how that ended. The first

spirit I ever loved was Jack Daniels. To this day I can’t drink a Heineken because it was a bit ambitious to use

as a chaser. Both will keep a place of honor in my liver.It was, however, my first Myers’s and diet that for-

ever got me into the world of hard liquor. Yes, it’s extra possessive for no particular reason but the way it delightfully mixes with soda leaves me with no grammatical complaints. My tastes might have moved on, but more

often than not, my bar tab still opens with a

Myers’s and diet. And that’s how I got into rum. Rum, especially in these parts, has become a bit of a forgotten commodity. In the

mind of the general consumer, rum only goes so far as those handful of brands that everyone has heard of. Can’t legitimately call it shameful, but it’s at least too bad.

At one point in early American history, rum was the nation’s preeminent spirit. The demand and consumption of rum throughout the western world was so high that its productuion played a part in the creation of the triangular trade route that we all once learned about in elementary school. Yes, our forefathers loved to party. And own slaves.

In comparison to most other spirits, rum has a complete lack of universal, hard and fast rules to dictate what can and can’t be called rum. Whiskies have to be this, this and this to be called “x” type of whiskey. Vodka, tequila and gin all have their own basic guidelines to follow.

Rum, of course, does have some rules, but they are all more regionally specific and focus on how a certain area creates and labels its rum, as opposed to “it needs to be all these things to call itself rum.” Regardless of aging, proof, distillation, or whether it’s called white, dark, overproof, rum liqueur, cachaca, etc. rum is rum. In the Caribbean, English, French or Spanish speaking islands stick to similar independent styles as well. Now that you’ve had a brief overview of the spirit, let’s move on to the hard sell.

Given its myriad of styles, rum mixes with a wider range of things than you might realize. The standard sodas and juices obviously come to mind, but rum is also the base for pretty much every tropical/island cocktail out there.

Furthermore, if you are so bold as to join me in drinking it straight, you have an ever growing list of options to choose from. As an added bonus, sipping rums give you more value per American dollar than any other comparable spirit. The price of some of these 20-year-old rums are absolutely ludicrous, but I will not be complaining. What can I say? I’m a price-concious drunk. Before you get drinking, here’s a tiny list of a few of rums that I give the privilege of gracing my glass.

Drink, Drank, Bacon? Apparently we just had another earthquake while editing this. No, it has nothing to do with this article, but WTF! Three in two days?

>> Myer’s Jamaican Rum

>> Captain Morgan 100

>> Ron Matusalem Gran Reserva

The one that started it all! To me! It’s pretty rich, molasses-y, and doesn’t necessarily handle its alcohol with grace, but it mixes beautifully. Also goes great in baked goods, apparently.

Spiced rum has never really been my jam, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t enjoyed it from time to time. The standard Captain is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the extra alcohol in the 100 proof cuts it down nicely. Add some orange juice and you’ll be in the gutter in no time.

This would be a fine candidate for those looking to give a go at the sipping rums. It’s not the best one out there, but it’s pleasantly well balanced and dangerously smooth. Though there are others I prefer, for the money, this is one of the best rums you can get in these parts.

>> Parrot Bay 90 Proof CoconutPretty much the same thing as the previous Captain product. Instead of the orange juice do pineapple for this one. It’s a hangover waiting to happen but dammit if if isn’t delicious before you get there.

>> Dark and StormyI couldn’t leave you clowns hanging without a cocktail to pour down your throat.

• 1.5 oz. dark rum (Gosling’s is pretty much the standard, but do what you gotta do.)• 1.5 oz. ginger beer• a lime wedge

I’m a half and half person myself, but if you like you can go 1:2 on the rum to ginger beer ratio if you like. Pour the two ingredients in a glass over ice and give it a few gentle stirs. Garnish with the lime wedge and you’ll have a drink in front of you that you’ll either love or hate. Either way, when all else fails, head to mojito country.

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Food&Drink By JoeWilhite

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Last home game, last day to eat at La Luna on Campus Corner. La Luna Mexican Café will close November 26, the day of the OU-Iowa State football game. La Luna will open a new restaurant in Newcastle in a building they just purchased.

“The Newcastle area is growing quickly and we believe the new restaurant will fit in perfectly,” manager Donyae Lindsey said.

Lindsey is the daughter of Cindy Cabrera, who owns the Campus Corner La Luna and the original restaurant in Oklahoma City. There are no changes planned for the Okla-homa City location.

“We decided it was better to purchase a property other than renting,” Lindsey said.“We’ve been here for ten years and hate to leave our customers behind. We have some

great regulars. Friday night seems to be family night and I’ve seen some kids grow from sitting in a highchair to now being in junior high.”

The La Luna location is already leased to a new Mexican-style restaurant. The new tenant will be Chimy’s. They currently have two locations in Texas.

Bye, Bye, La Luna!

>> La Luna Manager Donyae Lindsey

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Speaking of Sports By AlEschbach

As great of an announcer as Bob Barry was, he was an even better person. He was just impossible to dislike. He always wore a big smile. He loved sports. His enthusiasm was unmatched. When he passed away last week I was stunned. I was with him just a couple of nights earlier. He was a guest on the cable TV show that I do. He told me

just how good he felt. He talked about how much fun he was having with his retirement. And he talked about one of his greatest passions in life--baseball.

“Isn’t this just a great World Series. I just love it. These are two of my favorite teams that I am watching,” were some of the final words I heard from Bob Barry.

When I first came to Oklahoma I would marvel at the play-by-play skills of Barry. He was an artist. His voice would put you in the stadium. He was a master of describing what was going on. His touchdown calls were special.

Later when I got into sports journalism, I would always listen to what he had to say. After all, he was the master and I was the student. He helped me a lot. He always made time to talk and to help me. He was a no ego guy. He always treated people well. And he would win them over with that smile of his.

As his 50-year career progressed, he wasn’t quite as sharp as he was in his younger days. He had a lot of critics. If you went to the message boards you would see some of those hateful people calling for his head. They wanted him gone.

“Some people just don’t think about loyalty any more. It’s getting lost in the world,” former Oklahoma basketball coach Kelvin Sampson said. “I know as long as I’m the basketball coach

at OU I want Bob Barry to be my announcer. He’s a great man and he still does a good job of calling the games.”

Sometimes Bob would grow frustrated with the critics. “I work just as hard now as I did when I first got into the business,” he would say. “I go over

every tape of the games that I do. I try to critique myself all of the time.”It wasn’t that easy anymore. As donor suites were built, the press boxes moved higher in

the stadium. It wasn’t easy to see everything. He had to rely on his spotters to tell him some names.

“I had been thinking about retiring a couple of years ago. I knew that I couldn’t go on forever. But now you don’t know how much fun I am having just sitting and watching all of the football games every Saturday and not have to work,” he would tell me last week.

Every year Bob was gracious enough to come speak to my sports journalism course that I teach at OU. One of the assignments I would give the class was to write an editorial as to whether Bob should be replaced as the play-by-play man. I would get their opinions before he spoke to them. I’d say at that time about 75 percent of my students said that he should be replaced. Do you know what the percentage was after he spoke to the group? One hundred percent said he should keep his job.

“I had no idea what I great man he is. There’s no way he should be replaced. He is the one who should say when he’s finished,” one of my students said. “He is a class act. If people got to know him, they would love him.”

R.I.P. Bob Barry, Sr.I have never written anything with tears in my eyes. I am now.

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