A while ago on Reddit, I saw a post on r/OutOfTheLoop of a user asking, “what’s up with all the Duolingo memes?” ( Duolingo is a free mobile app that people can use to learn new languages that’s been around since 2012. The first ever Duolingo meme originated from Tumblr in 2017. Over time, people…
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Suren Seth is a senior, and this is his second year writing for The Eye, and his fourth year in SAS. He's from Plano, Texas, and has been living in Singapore for 9 years. He's interested in film, media, and entertainment. He can be contacted at seth772140@sas.edu.sg
How to be funny: A look at comedic genius
What makes something funny? Being funny is a talent that many possess, but only a few people have mastered the art of comedy. To truly master comedy, you need to find the balance between between dark and light. “You need to be able to take something awful and make it silly,” says psychologist Peter McGrawin…
Why you should switch to Android
The age old question. iOS or Android? While plenty of SAS students prefer the iPhone, I’m chiming in here in the name of friendly persuasion: Your iPhone is inferior to my Android phone. There are many different types of devices that one could call an “Android”; what people don’t understand about Androids is that it’s…
SAS Memes: Who will fill the underground void?
Saseagleposting, the notorious SAS meme page finally revealed the face of its creator in February. It turned out to be no other than senior Cal Castanos, who also announced an odd turn of form in the use of his social networking platform: he’d be making parodies of famous songs from the 80s and 90s with…
The Fall of Star Wars
The Covid-19 isolation is that perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in a home-made film festival or, at least, a Netflix catchup binge fest. If you haven’t noticed, the latest Star Wars instalment is among your options. My generation wasn’t alive when this intergalactic series of blockbusters took off. Still, the way that older generations talk…
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