Yale 1989
Princeton vs. Yale
November 11th, 1989
Outcome Unknown
Ladies and gentlemen, the Princeton University Band takes a long, hard look at the battle between Good and Evil. ***
(“Princeton Forward”)
Some people wonder whether the Princeton Band is good or evil, because like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, evil can often be disguised. Take the Trojan War. Please. No, really. The Greeks were faced with a well-guarded fortress, so they hid their manpower in the ribs of a huge horse, and rode it to victory. In a tribute to the Trojan Horse, the Band forms its footprint, and recalls when Helen of Troy realized that she would need better protection than Trojans.
(Band forms a horseshoe and plays “The William Tell Overture”)
Even at Princeton, good struggles against evil. Deep in the heart of the Computer Center, a bleary-eyed senior works on his thesis–the big’T’–shown here: (The Band forms a ‘T’, cards in front read ‘ON FILE’) Suddenly, from behind a laser printer jumps the evil Spellbinder, who, with a flick of his magic wand, changes the thesis from ON FILE to ON FIRE. (Spellbinder changes ‘ON FILE’ to ‘ON FIRE’) Oh, no! This looks like a job for Letterman. Ripping the ‘B’ from his sweater, Letterman throws it on the thesis, changing it from ON FIRE to a BONFIRE. (Drum Major adds ‘B’, changes ‘ON FIRE’ to ‘BONFIRE’) The Band salutes a Princeton victory over Yale, truly Good versus Evil.
(“When the Saints Go Marching In”)
(British voice) Good evening, and welcome to Masterpiece Theater. Tonight, in the grand tradition of “The Lord of the Flies” and “The Count of Monte Christo,” we present “The Dukes of Hazzard.” This is an epic tale of good and evil, woven against a backdrop of rural greed and corruption. The first of a two hundred part series. Just some good olde boys. Never meaning no harm. Be there as Boss Hogg rips off his mask and proclaims “Luke, I am your father.” And be there as the Duke boys dip into television past and release the ultimate force in fighting evil.
(Band forms a genie bottle, which opens with puffs from extinguishers while playing “I Dream of Jeannie”)
Since time began, the forces of good have often used great kings to champion their cause. King David and King Arthur were fine, but they are mere peons compared to the greatest sovereign of recent times: THE KING himself, Elvis. But, alas, the King has left us. Without him, millions of people have been left without a purpose, without a direction. Luckily, they’re mostly in New Haven. The Band looks forward to the year 2001, when good will finally triumph over evil, and the King of Rock-n-Roll will return through the magic of genetic engineering.
(Band forms an upside-down ‘Y’ and seniors flash while playing “Also Sprach Zarathustra”)
ELVIS HAS A CLONE! ELIS HAVE NO CLASS TIGERS KICK TAIL!
And be sure to tune in next week as we present a candid look at the cities of Princeton, Cambridge, and New Haven, entitled “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.”
November 11th, 1989
Outcome Unknown
Ladies and gentlemen, the Princeton University Band takes a long, hard look at the battle between Good and Evil. ***
(“Princeton Forward”)
Some people wonder whether the Princeton Band is good or evil, because like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, evil can often be disguised. Take the Trojan War. Please. No, really. The Greeks were faced with a well-guarded fortress, so they hid their manpower in the ribs of a huge horse, and rode it to victory. In a tribute to the Trojan Horse, the Band forms its footprint, and recalls when Helen of Troy realized that she would need better protection than Trojans.
(Band forms a horseshoe and plays “The William Tell Overture”)
Even at Princeton, good struggles against evil. Deep in the heart of the Computer Center, a bleary-eyed senior works on his thesis–the big’T’–shown here: (The Band forms a ‘T’, cards in front read ‘ON FILE’) Suddenly, from behind a laser printer jumps the evil Spellbinder, who, with a flick of his magic wand, changes the thesis from ON FILE to ON FIRE. (Spellbinder changes ‘ON FILE’ to ‘ON FIRE’) Oh, no! This looks like a job for Letterman. Ripping the ‘B’ from his sweater, Letterman throws it on the thesis, changing it from ON FIRE to a BONFIRE. (Drum Major adds ‘B’, changes ‘ON FIRE’ to ‘BONFIRE’) The Band salutes a Princeton victory over Yale, truly Good versus Evil.
(“When the Saints Go Marching In”)
(British voice) Good evening, and welcome to Masterpiece Theater. Tonight, in the grand tradition of “The Lord of the Flies” and “The Count of Monte Christo,” we present “The Dukes of Hazzard.” This is an epic tale of good and evil, woven against a backdrop of rural greed and corruption. The first of a two hundred part series. Just some good olde boys. Never meaning no harm. Be there as Boss Hogg rips off his mask and proclaims “Luke, I am your father.” And be there as the Duke boys dip into television past and release the ultimate force in fighting evil.
(Band forms a genie bottle, which opens with puffs from extinguishers while playing “I Dream of Jeannie”)
Since time began, the forces of good have often used great kings to champion their cause. King David and King Arthur were fine, but they are mere peons compared to the greatest sovereign of recent times: THE KING himself, Elvis. But, alas, the King has left us. Without him, millions of people have been left without a purpose, without a direction. Luckily, they’re mostly in New Haven. The Band looks forward to the year 2001, when good will finally triumph over evil, and the King of Rock-n-Roll will return through the magic of genetic engineering.
(Band forms an upside-down ‘Y’ and seniors flash while playing “Also Sprach Zarathustra”)
ELVIS HAS A CLONE! ELIS HAVE NO CLASS TIGERS KICK TAIL!
And be sure to tune in next week as we present a candid look at the cities of Princeton, Cambridge, and New Haven, entitled “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.”
