The Wake’s Arbitrary Awards!
December 10th, 2003
By Archived Story
Least likely phrase heard coming from Tim Pawlenty’s office:
“Man, I gots to be fiscally conservative!”
Least likely thing heard in a National Enquirer meeting:
Wait a second – why are we calling him ‘Jacko’?
Best way to start a post-winter break conversation:
“OK, so I was at Senor Frogs, right?”
Dinkytown establishment most likely to be haunted by the pissed-off ghost of Bob Dylan:
Bobby Z’s
Least popular American value: ABSTINENCE
Least popular winter vacation spot: IRAQ
Best career move for Tom Cruise after The Last Samurai?
Playing the title role in feature film, Chairman Mao
Best name for a Christmas tree: Piney
Last thing Dinkytown needs more of: Hair salons.
Honorable mention: Asian-food restaurants
Best replacement mascot if Goldy Gopher dies in a freak accident:
Michael Moore
Best fictitious drink special:
Four-4-ones!



