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Mr. Blue & Gold

2018-08-28T01:04:53Z

72.140.189.221: /* Competition */

[[File:mr_blue_and_gold.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Mr. Blue & Gold trophy hardhat]]
Mr. Blue & Gold is the bearer of the Skule™ colours (Blue & Gold) at the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. They are selected during a Godiva Week competition in which they must perform a creative act for a panel of judges and the reigning Mr. Blue & Gold. The holder of the title of Mr. Blue & Gold must drop their pants on command for any Skuleigain who asks. Mr. Blue & Gold has one of the most unique hardhats in Skule™, with a trademarked half-blue and half-gold shell laced together down the middle, with a large Skule™ patch on the front.

==History==
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==Competition==
The Mr. Blue & Gold Competition has traditionally been held on Wednesday evening of [[Godiva Week]]. Historically, the competition used to consist of two main parts. First, in a humourous gesture, each Mr. Blue & Gold contestant is asked to put on a set of feminine garments and to pose in front of the judges seductively, which is no longer done.

The main part of the competition involves a creative act which may include a skit, song, or dance. There are no requirements to the act, so long as the candidate ends up in only their underwear at the end of their act. Some popular acts have used fire, water, or other props to humour the judges.

===Judging===
The judging panel usually consists of seven judges - six engineering students (which must include exactly one F!rosh) and the reigning Mr. Blue & Gold (who is the head judge). The judges are generally chosen by the organizers of the event, and are decided by their (humourous) responses to a series of questions. The judging panel used to be comprised of six female engineering students, who were chosen by Mr. Blue and Gold.

Following each act, the judges generally write their comments on a white board to be read out by the MC of the night. These comments are humorous in nature, and are not meant to factor into the official judging of the act. The judges also have opportunities to ask questions to the contestants after their act.

The judges, although they are chosen impartially, have been known to enjoy tasty treats and refreshing BEvERages to aid in their selection of the winning contestant. Many contestants choose to make their 'bribery' in a public fashion during their act, with judges favourably receiving creative and personalized gifts.

The judges congregate in a secret location following the last act, and vote for the next Mr. Blue & Gold. Following the decision, the reigning Mr. Blue & Gold announces awards for each of the contestants, and the winner of the title. The new Mr. Blue & Gold is then presented with the Blue & Gold hardhat as well as the ceremonial Mr. Blue & Gold boxers.

==Past Mr. Blue & Golds==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
!colspan="2"| Winner
|-
| 2018
| Jake Sinopoli
| Mech 2T0
|-
| 2017
| Daniel Yong
| Indy 1T9
|-
| 2016
| David Boroto
| NΨ 1T8
|-
| 2015
| Joshua Calafato
| NΨ 1T7
|-
| 2014
| Kirk Regan
| Civ 1T6
|-
| 2013
| David Belvedere
| NΨ 1T
|-
| 2012
| Alessandro Zavatti
| Civ 1T2 + PEY
|-
| 2011
| Luis Ramirez
| Comp 1T2 + PEY
|-
| 2010
| Peter Raimondo
| Civ 1T1+PEY
|-
| 2009
| Jimmy Lu
| Civ 1T0
|-
| 2008
| David Clease
| Mech 1T0+PEY
|-
| 2007
| Tomas Ronis
| MSE 0T8 + PEY
|-
| 2006
| Jeannot Ouellette
| Min 0T8 + PEY
|-
| 2005
| Mark Belvedere
| ECE 0T7
|-
| 2004
| Sam Orr
| Chem
|-
| 2003
| Todd Reichert
| NΨ
|-
| 2002
| Donovan Politt
| Min
|-
| 2001
| Christiaan Vandergrift
| ?
|-
| 2000
| Dan Siegal
| NΨ
|-
| 1999
| Sean Voskamp
| Mech
|-
| 1998
| Joe McNamara
| Mech
|-
| 1997
| Trevor Mills
| NΨ
|-
| 1996
| Tony Roberto
| ?
|-
| 1995
| ?
| ?
|-
| 1994
| ?
| ?
|-
| 1993
| ?
| ?
|-
| 1992
| ?
| ?
|-
| 1991
| ?
| ?
|-
| 1990
| Alex Chapman
| Civ
|}

==Songs==
As if singing during F!rosh Week wasn't enough, John and Henry came up with another two songs (and this time they used Jordan Silverman as their backup), which they then sung for the Mr. Blue & Gold audience (2007) while the judges were off deliberating... this is the first of the two (sung to the tune of 'Just The Two Of Us'): 
 
We saw the singing and the dance 
And obsession with the pants 
But now the magical night is done 
The judges, they go to decide 
In which contestant theu confide 
One of these guys, will have won 
 
'''CHORUS:''' 
Mr. Blue & Gold! 
They will drop their pants on cue! 
Mr. Blue & Gold, Mr. Blue & Gold 
Mr. Blue & Gold 
Which will it be? Tell me who! 
Mr. Blue & Gold, maybe you! 
 
'''Henry:''' 
We see that Owen's hat was big 
And he still smells like a pig 
But of his act, we were fond 
The cards, they flew through the air 
What a wizard, with that flair 
But he wouldn't show Jess his wand 
 
'''John:''' 
Ted tried hard but came up short 
Although he is a pretty good sport 
If he wants to win, he must go big 
And since it seems that he likes Grease 
Maybe next year then at least 
He will run as the Greased Pig 
 
'''Henry:''' 
Frosted flakes are really great 
And everybody here got laid 
To his act, we say "hurrah" 
Aramark brought the tiger in, 
We bet he drank a lot of gin, 
Why was he wearing a bra? 
 
'''John:''' 
Saving damsels in distress, 
Batman manages to undress 
For superheroes that is the norm 
The old show was really lame 
And Mark's act was much the same 
But he beat calculus with porn 
 
'''Henry:''' 
We have three steps here for Dave, 
Maybe his act, they could save 
One find some original shit 
Two please don't look like hell, 
Three don't steal from SNL, 
And that's the way you do it! 
 
'''Henry:''' 
The rugby team was pretty cool, 
And they play real hard for Skule 
But hit the showers, you guys reek 
It's the same act every year 
Maybe show a little effort here? 
At least you guys know the days of the week 
 
'''John:''' 
We're pleased to see a F!rosh try out 
Everyone give him a shout 
Although he is sure to lose 
But how will he cope with his rage? 
Since he is not yet of age 
To drown his sorrows in booze. 
 
'''John:''' 
We thought the wannabes were good 
But maybe Thomas' act should 
Include some small amount of skill 
We know he tried, tried real hard 
But he is a tun of lard 
If we don't tell him, who will? 
 
'''Henry:''' 
And now as we come to a close, 
Who should win? Nobody knows 
Although our song keeps going on 
'''John:''' 
But if you want next year to rule 
And to bring glory to Skule, 
Mr. Blue & Gold should be Henry and John! 
 
''Written by Mike Hawkins, Archivist 0T6-0T7'' 
''Lyrics by John McLeod and Henry Cheung, Blue & Gold Chairs 0T6-0T7''

Ye Grande Olde Chariot Race

2018-08-28T01:00:39Z

72.140.189.221: /* Past Chariot Race Winners */

[[File:chariotrace.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Chariot being pushed at a Chariot Race]]
'''Ye Grade Olde Chariot Race''' is the oldest tradition of [[Godiva Week]], dating back over 100 years. This illustrious race pits every [[discipline]] (and the F!rosh) against each other in a full-contact race through the snow (or mud) of Front Campus. The Chariot Race included entries from other Faculties and Colleges decades ago when it was a campus-wide event.

The winner of the Chariot Race is decided by a committee of three judges - a [[Blue & Gold Committee]] Chair, the highest bidder for the Judge position at the [[Charity Stores Auction]] during Godiva Week, and the champion of [[Godiva's Quest]]. The judges have been known to take 'bribes' of BEvERages in the process of choosing a winner.

The winning [[Discipline Club]] receives bragging rights and the J.P. Potts Memorial Trophy for one year.

==History==
Ye Grade Olde Chariot Race, as it is known, traces its roots back over 110 years. In the early days, the [[Engineering Society]] election night was one of the major social events of the year. Rather than simply dropping ballots into a box, the large drafting room in the [[Little Red Skulehouse]] became the scene of all sorts of entertainment and sports. In particular, aspiring 'charioteers' would balance themselves on chamber pots whose handles were threaded with tow-ropes. Teams of their fellow students would pull them around the room to the delight of the crowd.

Over the years, and over two world wars, the EngSoc elections changed in format, and the old style chariot races died out. However, in 1947, they were resurrected in a completely new format. Skule™ announced a massive, campus-wide chariot race around front campus to be used as a publicity stunt for the annual Engineering At-Home (a large dinner dance that was the forerunner of [[Cannonball]]). It was so successful that the race caught on as a major campus rivalry event, drawing entries from almost all the federated colleges and faculties at the University of Toronto.

In 1949, the J.P. Potts Memorial Trophy was created, which greatly increased campus involvement and rivalry. At the 1949 race, Skule™ was declared the winners, but the Meds disputed the result, and stole the Skule™ Cannon. The next year, the Meds also stole the Jerry P. Potts Memorial Trophy before the race.

By 1953, it was recognized that things were getting a bit out of hand, so EngSoc decided to restrict the races to engineering disciplines only. The races have changed very little in form since that time.

==J.P. Potts Memorial Trophy==
The Jerry P. Potts Memorial Trophy is awarded each year to the winning Discipline Club at Ye Grade Olde Chariot Race. The trophy was first awarded in 1949, when in an effort to take things to the next level, an article in The Varsity announced that EngSoc had decided to cancel the race because "they feel there are no worthy competitors". In response, the number of entries skyrocketed, to the point where EngSoc felt that it was appropriate to offer a trophy to the winning team.

The trophy was initially proposed as the "Jerry P. Jolte Memorial Trophy", named after a person whom was thought to be a key figure around Skule™ after the turn of the century. However, no records have ever indicated his existence. There was, however, a prominent figure on the Students' Administrative Council (SAC) that year by the name of Joseph H. Potts. Potts had long been an outspoken critic of the races, complaining that the Engineers always employed corrupt judges. In his honour the J.P. Potts Memorial Trophy was born.

The modern J.P. Potts trophy is shaped like a small chamber pot, likely in honour of the historic pots used in early chariot races. The original J.P. Potts trophy has long since been lost, and its current whereabouts unknown. In 1998, a new trophy was commissioned for the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Faculty by the Blue & Gold Chairs of '98 and '96. Engraved on the trophy are the words: "To the champions of yesterday / though the records are lost / the memories never fade".

The trophy, however, has been damaged repeatedly, and currently only the 'pot' portion of the trophy is presented to the winners each year.

==Past Chariot Race Winners==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Winner
|-
| 2018
| Civ
|-
| 2017
| ECE
|-
| 2016
| MSE
|-
| 2015
| MSE
|-
| 2014
| EngSci
|-
| 2013
| Mech
|-
| 2012
| Civ
|-
| 2011
| ECE
|-
| 2010
| ECE
|-
| 2009
| MSE
|-
| 2008
| Min
|-
| 2007
| Eng Sci
|-
| 2006
| Chem
|-
| 2005
| Mech
|-
| 2004
| Min
|-
| 2003
| Civ
|-
| 2002
| MSE
|-
| 2001
| NΨ
|-
| 2000
| ECE
|-
| 1999
| MSE
|-
| 1998
| ECE
|-
| 1997
| ECE
|-
| 1996
| Civ
|-
| 1995
| Mech
|-
| 1994
| Mech/Chem
|-
| 1993
| EngSci
|-
| 1992
| Chem
|-
| 1991
| Civ
|-
| 1990
| Civ
|-
| 1989
| Civ
|-
| 1988
| Civ
|-
| 1987
| Civ
|-
| 1986
| Indy
|-
| 1985
| Civ
|-
| 1984
| Mech
|-
| 1983
| Geo
|-
| 1982
| Chem
|-
| 1981
| ?
|-
| 1980
| ?
|-
| 1979
| ?
|-
| 1978
| ?
|-
| 1977
| ?
|-
| 1976
| ?
|-
| 1975
| ?
|-
| 1974
| First Year Class
|-
| 1973
| ?
|-
| 1972
| ?
|-
| 1971
| ?
|-
| 1970
| ?
|-
| 1969
| ?
|-
| 1968
| ?
|-
| 1967
| ?
|-
| 1966
| ?
|-
| 1965
| ?
|-
| 1964
| Chem
|}