Op-Ed

October 2, 2002 the other press

 

the Other Press’ Opinion Poll The Third Degree

Eileen Velthuis
OP Contributor
fees tal or If you were Gordon Campbell, what would you do?

Hey there—it’s me, Erin, the Opinions Editor of this fine paper. I was
away last week and the lovely J.A.L. stood in as my replacement. And
wouldn't you know it—she got a better response to her one opinion poll
question than I have gotten in all polls combined since July.

 

“Listen to the minority
groups, take the time
to look at the entire
picture, and stop
spending money on
things we don't need.”

 

The results? SLURPEE: 4 / BIG GULP: 7

 

 

 

 

After reading the comments via email, I have decided to permanently
abstain from both of these cold beverages. You people are mad. Here are

a few excerpts: Austin

 

“Super Big G’s all the way, baby. Screw the Slurpee freaks.”
David

 

“I must say, both slurp and gulp almost go together straw-in-straw (you
ever seen a SBG with hands?). However, I always felt cheated when get-
ting to the bottom of a Slurpee—even after stirring madly, the empty ice
releases no juicy sweetness. Quite a different experience with a Super Big
Gulp: the straw is easily maneouvered around the bottom of the cup
(careful to avoid the wax shavings), sucking up the last drops of sweet
nectar—Super Big Gulp, good to the last slurp.”

S.B.

  
 
     

“Listen to what people
are saying and use that
information apropri-

ately.”

 

Helen
“Slurpee. An ice cream headache with the kick of a sugar overdose. My
kids agree.”

D-L

 

“SBG! SBG!
.--SBG!”
D.FX.S.

 

“Cream soda and diet coke slurpees! Half & half.”

“Spend more mon
CCLS P cy

on special education.”

 

 

 

 

   
  

“Slurpee all the way!” Toure
Tammy
“I can vote right? SUPER BIG GULP. Slurpees are crass.”
J.AL.
Okay, so this week's poll question is...(drum roll?)...
PANTIES or THONGS? Whether you're wearing them or "Cur the tax.”
looking at them, which do you prefer? ~
_ Meenu

Make me proud—vote now, and vote often. Please show
me you care more about unmentionables than ice-cold bev-
erages. Vote by email—opopinion@hotmail.com—or by
dropping your vote off at the Other Press office.

 

 

 

 

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