FORGET politics as usual. I've come to the conclusion that it wouldn't be that bad if both presidential candidates wore skin tight speedos, shaved their chests, and got in the WWF ring to battle for a place in the White House. A no holds barred, full contact, gut wrenching fight that would make Stone Cold Steve Austin look old and wrinkled.
After all, who needs to hear about Medicare, educational reform and the inconsequential foreign policy of a country that could annihilate the entire world with the push of a button?
These are all meaningless issues when compared to the opportunity given to Texas Gov. George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore to stand amidst the great heroes of this country: The Rock, Bull Buchanan and Grand Master Sexxay.
While not going to such extremes, WWF still has made a bid to both presidential candidates to speak for five minutes at its weekly Thursday night "Smackdown" special. The letter, signed by 44 "Superstars," states that by "appearing on WWF Smackdown! You [the candidates] will be giving a welcoming hand to our nation's youth."
The real interpretation of the letter: "and by giving you two boring numbskulls the opportunity to appear on our show and talk about something which you will never bring up once you're elected, we will make lots of money and you might get a few more votes, depending on which one of you can throw a chair over his head."
It's nothing new to expect the WWF to make an attempt to boost its ratings by spicing up its usual drama of head butts. What is bothersome, however, is its fa
Read More
SULLIVAN: Ramp up physical accessibility on Grounds
By Scarlett Sullivan | YesterdayThe University must take responsibility for the inaccessibility of Grounds and work to promote accessibility for all students despite misguided laws.
EDITORIAL: Scapegoating students will not stop hazing
By Editorial Board | 3 days agoInstead of retroactively responding to extreme hazing allegations, we, and especially the University, must begin asking more probing questions about the role of fraternal organizations on Grounds.
EDITORIAL: Celebrating and reflecting on The Cavalier Daily’s independence
By Editorial Board | April 18, 2024Our independence grants us the ability to ask the hard questions and to say what University representatives cannot.
