’ So, just how masculine are you? ‘ Reprinted from The Gauntlet Campus Comedy Cabaret aSuccess By Kerry Lafferty o, You Think ou’re Funny?!! The Campus Comedy com- petition with host Tony Quinn was held Thursday night at The Barn. It featured six acts, mostly standup routines. At the start, and between each act, Tony Quinn filled in with little snatches of his own act. The first act was the Clear- water Combo under Shawn Graham. It consisted of five short skits, each a little fun- nier than the last. Phil Stan- yer was the anchor man and, of course, proved once again he’ll do just about anything for a laugh. Robert Bodrog was the next act to take the stage. His stand- up routine was original, con- sisting of jokes and impres- sions, with a load of good old fashioned vulgarity thrown in for good measure. Kent Ford and Tom Mc- Swiggan, the third act, also captured third place with the “Tom and Billy Roadshow”, a ventriloquism act with a dif- ference. Once again, the origi- nality of the act stood out but I found the pauses between the funny parts of the act to be rather boring. the $500 first prize, as well as an invitation to the finals in Halifax at the end of February at a place called Yuk Yuk’s: Gordon Cox. I was greatly impressed and amused with the originality of his standup routine. Next came Kenny Noring, U.P.E.I. was just the first the second place finisher, with a standup routine about the Island way of life, complete- with trucker cap and coveralls. He was very original and very funny. universities to be visited before . the finals in February. Accord- ing to Quinn, it is expected that the prize for winning the finals will be even higher than the $500 Gordie won - approx- imately enough for one year’s This reporter was, much to ei tuition! his surprise, asked to enter the competition two hours before it started as contestant number five. Unfortunately, with so little time to prepare, this re- porter sucked out loud, so we'll say no more about me. Then last, but most certainly not least, came the winner of One final note to thank the judges for their attendance: Mike McCarville - CHTN Radio, Gerard Murphy - CFCY. Radio, Rob Kelly - U.P.E.LS.U. president, and Erol Thompson - Oland representitive, whose company sponsors the event. stop in a long list of maritime This test is a 1968 Reader’s Digest condensed version of the 500-item Terman-Miles tests. 1. Would you rather -(A) Work . for a pleasant boss? (B) Work for yourself? 2. Which do you consider holds the greater hope for the world -(A) religion (B) science 3. Which do you like better -(A) music? (B) sports? 4. When buying a new car, which is more important to you - (A) design (B) engine 5. Do you prefer - (A) Having decisions made for you? (B) To make your own? 6. Men are more successful because of their - (A) Appear- ance (B) capability 7. Are your feelings often eas- ily hurt? (A) Yes (B) No 8. Which do you enjoy more - (A) Poetry (B) Detective stories 9. Have you a great fear of fire? (A) Yes (B) No 10. Which interests you more? (A) Art (B) Politics... 11. Does impolite language annoy you? (A) Yes (B) No 12. Would you rather be - (A) Conventional (B) startling 13. Which of these dogs would you rather own? (A) Poodle (B) Boxer 14. Do you like to go to parties and dances? (A’ Yes (B) No 15. Have you ever cried at sad movies? (A) Yes (B) No 16. Do practical jokes annoy you? (A) Yes (B) No . 17. Which does a women need more? (A) Clothes (B) Intelli- gence ; 18. Do youresent persons using nicknames? (A) Yes (B) No 19, Would you rather - (A) Sell in a store? (B) Sell outside? 20. Ifthelights went out, would you - (A) Call the electric com- pany’? (B) try to fix them your- self? 21. Do you like to buy antique furniture? - (A) Yes (B) No 22. Do you prefer mingling with people more intelligent then yourself - (A) Yes (B) No 23. Is it hard for you to get up as soon as you wake up? - (A) Yes (B) No 24. Does soiled table linen disgust you? - (A) Yes (B) No 25. Do you feel pity for a drowning bee? - (A) Yes (B) No SCORING: Give yourself one point for every “A” answer, and two for every “B” answer. The higher the score, the more masculine you are, and a low score means that you are feminine, accord- ing to 1968 dichotomous scien- tific standards. WELCOME BACK SPECIAL Our Phone number is 566-0467 and you will find us on the 3rd floor of the Student Union Build- ing. OFFER EXPIRES JANUARY 31, 1987 Page 11 ao — = Thursday, January 22 1987 | aaa meee