Quickhits for Feb. 9, 2012

Siri says ‘heels’

Let’s not lie, Siri is overrated. But she has some redeeming qualities, one of which is that she responds to the word “Tar” with an enthusiastic “Heels!” She still can’t tell us the score of the game though.

Herman Cain

UNC College Republicans are shelling out $9,999 to bring the Republican also-ran to campus. Cain may be infamous for his 9-9-9 tax plan, but what we’re curious about are his tuition ideas. The 9-9 plan perhaps?

Standby line randomized

The standby line for the Duke game was randomized, meaning students who showed up early weren’t given priority when deciding who’d get to fill any empty seats. Another stellar moment for the Ticket Office.

Duke blue Burberry tie

A Duke coach was spotted at the game wearing what is possibly the most heinous article of clothing we’ve ever seen: a Duke blue Burberry tartan tie. Sucks to suck. Also sucks to be tacky.

Duke commercial

The Duke commercial shown during halftime confirmed every stereotype about the school: self-important, contrived and generally icky. Who practices violin in a room where a ballet class is being held?

Coed housing nixed

This is really silly. It’s hard to imagine who could possibly object to gender-neutral housing, since the only people it would affect are those whom it would help. UNC needs to get with the times.