Everyone’s on dating apps, even The Strand’s Vol.65 mascot
I like long (no movement) walks in the snow, cat go-gurts, and fuzzy worms on strings. You can usually find me hanging out (in spirit) in The Strand’s office, probably knocking over the brand new computer just to see if it bounces. I’m looking for a nice kitty or puppy who I can run around with, snuggle up to, and who doesn’t mind eating off the same plate… so long as I still have my own to myself, of course. Fishers are welcome.
Fact about me that surprises people: I like the subway.
Green flags I look for: strong fishy odour, excessively waggy tail, an affinity for chasing mice.
A shower thought I recently had: This sucks.
Likes: The colour magenta, ice cubes, smooth jazz.
Dislikes: Racoons, the colour turquoise, feet.
A very heart-y meow from me to you,
Lucy
Happy Valentine’s Day, dear Strand readers!! This Valentine’s Day, we’re doing our very best to avoid three things: the Aphrodite Project (been there, done that), Tinder (for obvious reasons), and that hot, sexy someone you always see sitting in the second row on the left in your Monday lecture… they’re not that hot, it’s just the Northrop Frye basement lecture room-without-windows aesthetic playing tricks on your mind. (Trust us, we’ve been there.) As for the things we’ll be whole-heartedly indulging in, these include: showing love and appreciation to our besties, drinking a whole lot of tea (it’s becoming comical at this point), and giving lots of behind-the-ear scratches to our mascot! Please excuse us if we seem tired. Like many people, we’ve been spending most of our energy trying to answer the question: is it actually possible to find true romantic love through dating apps?
This Love & Sex Issue brings you ruminations on love and sex (duh), explorations of the trials and tribulations of dating apps, and lamentations over the media’s obsession with romantic love. In Opinions, Celena Ho details her experience using dating apps. In Arts and Culture, Peyton Skotidas provides a valiant defence of Galentine’s Day. Still looking for a Valentine? Fear not; you can find our annual “Date The Strand” spread in Features.
If you’ve been struck by cupid’s arrow, we wish you a splendid Valentine’s Day; if you’re spending Valentine’s with your besties, save us a spot; and if you’re abstaining from any V-Day celebrations, then we hope you have as many discounted chocolates as your heart desires <3.
See you in our next issue, which we are infinitely sad to report will be our last regular issue of Vol. 65, but now is not the time for sappy sentiments—we’ll save those for the next editorial….
With lots and lots of love,
Janna & Rion
