dip ball – The Fourth Edition

September 11, 2018

5 Questions to Ask Bradley Cooper Today

If you’ve walked by Healy at some point during the past 24 hours, you — like those at 4E — would know that Georgetown’s own Bradley Cooper is coming to campus today. And even though Bradley somehow rooted for Villanova in the NCAA tournament two years ago, we are very excited about this news. So, in preparation, we here at 4E have created a list of potential questions for our readers to ask Bradley. Look no further for some creative ways to get his attention (and possibly steal his heart):

1. Hot Chick or Chicken Madness?

Obviously, Bradley will be able to end this debate once and for all. (Editor’s Note: it’s Chicken Madness. Not even close.)

2. Will you come with me to DipBall?

Bradley turned someone down for this same question in 2010, but maybe second time’s the charm?

3. Do you know the location of the Wisey’s Rat?

(If anyone knows the location of the Wisey’s Rat please contact 4E ASAP. We have some questions.)

4. How do you feel about NUG?

Bradley was at Georgetown when the OG UG opened, so we’re sure he’ll have an opinion about its revamp.

5. Who is your favorite Hoyalumni?

We just want to know.

Hopefully, Bradley will give us the ~tea~ today.

Sources: giphy.com, pinterest.com

March 20, 2016

Secret Service Champagne Conspiracies

If you’ve ever walked down one of Georgetown’s many enchanting streets, you may have noticed one or two black Chevrolet Suburbans parked along O Street a few blocks from the main gates. While the people inside these cars aren’t as friendly as the guy in the white van nearby who always gives me free candy after I help him look for his dog, I wanted to know more. My freshman SFS self last year was astonished to learn that they are actually government officers who protect Secretary of State John Kerry, who happens to be a long time resident of Georgetown:

Naturally, I was curious and wanted to ~~stalk~~ learn more about them, so when the opportunity to walk along this street presented itself, I took it, and walked by 3322 O St NW. Let’s just say I did some undercover work; I ~disguised~ myself as a “lost college student”:

I waited on the side of the street opposite from Secretary Kerry’s house for about five minutes. And then it happened. A officer gets out of the driver’s seat side of the car and begins stretching:

rabbit stretching — Looked something like this…

I wasn’t sure what was going to happen next (and absolutely had to see what was to transpire), so I pretended I lived at the house across the street by sitting down on the stoop and taking a ~very important phone call~. The stretching officer was then approached by a second officer from a separate car; I vaguely overheard this second officer ask the first if he was “ready,” and then they went towards the trunk of the car sitting closest to the house. Out of the trunk, they pull out a silk bag:

And out of this silk bag, they then pull a bottle of champagne. A MASSIVE bottle of champagne.

They then both went into Kerry’s house. At this point my ~very important phone call~ ended and I unfortunately had other places to be (read: the call of an Epi quesadilla was ringing loudly). So, 4E has come up with some conspiracy theories as to what was going on during that fateful night.

Dip Ball was being held here. Considering that Secretary Kerry is the head of all US diplomacy, it is quite possible that they were having their own dip ball and were using the champagne to celebrate. Clearly, the officers weren’t dressed appropriately, though…
It was actually a bottle of wine, sent from none other than the wine connoisseur himself, Donald Trump. We all know how ~successful~ his winery is, and he was just sending a special gift to Kerry, whose presidential campaign Trump supported in past years.
Secretary Kerry was having a moving away party; his house will be up for sale and rumor has it, Georgetown is buying it and will be offering it up in the housing selection process for next year.
As part of the Iranian Nuclear Deal, Secretary Kerry negotiated to get a lifetime supply of champagne. Given his advanced age, this came down to just one large bottle.
They were preparing for their own, debaucherous anti-Dip-Ball.
Secretary Kerry was preparing to imitate this gif:

Photos/Gifs: giphy.com, encyclopedia.com, thefederalist.com

February 22, 2016

How To Look Your Best At Dip Ball

Tickets for Georgetown’s Diplomatic Ball are on sale this week. Although it may be a time to ~hang out~ with some diplomats, we all know the best part of the night is dressing up. So if you’re unsure of what to wear and how to look fab in that #insta we all know will be posted, 4E has a few ideas for you!

Low budget options:

The classic Trash Bag Dress. This outfit is just a step out of your dorm room. Find the nearest trash can in your hall and get ready for lots of jealous stares!

A Duct Tape Dress is a timeless look that involves only a few rolls of duct tape. The more patterned the tape, the more people will notice you, so be sure to begin working on your dress today.

Nothing says diplomatic like wearing your convocation robe! All those diplomats will know how serious you are about your studies and ~~stealing their jobs~~ working with them in the future.

Celebrity Inspired Outfits:

Celebrities always have the right idea when it comes to fashion, so if you’re looking to wear something that says “I’m cultured!” these next outfits are for you!

Set the dance floor on fire with Katniss’s Girl on Fire Look!

To make the entrance of a lifetime, try Lady Gaga’s 2011 Grammy Egg Look.

If you want an outfit that screams State Department, but has a nice pop of color, try one of Hillary Clinton’s pant suits! This outfit guarantees a conversation starter with your favorite diplomat.

To add a little ~magic~ to your outfit and the night, try Ron Weasley’s Yule Ball Look. Just make sure to stay far away from all the Slytherins at the ball.

Group Outfits:

Grab a date and go for the wow factor with Justin and Britney’s infamous denim look!

This last look is for the whole squad. If you want to meet some diplomats, but don’t want them to meet you, grab some blue paint and a couple of friends. To take the look a step further and to be extra memorable, bring some blue paint with you and throw it all around the dance floor!

Photos/Gifs: brit.co, pinterest.com, uchicago.edu, giphy.com, mtv.com, freerepublic.com, wikipedia.org.

September 18, 2014September 19, 2014

Rent the Runway Is Coming!

Ladies of Georgetown, get ready for a game changer. There is no reason to starve yourself into that mistake of a prom dress just so you can go to Georgetown’s next formal event.

Rent the Runway is set to open a shop in Georgetown, in Cady’s Alley right off of M Street in November. If you don’t know, now you know that Rent the Runway is a website that rents out designer dresses, jumpsuits, jackets, and accessories for super reduced prices. Now they’re opening up stores so you can try on the pieces before committing to anything. As a girl who’s had an account for a few years and racked up a total of 195 “likes” or “hearts” but has never actually rented anything, I could really use the assurance of knowing that I’ll love my first rental.

The store will allow both appointments and walk-ins. An appointment, which costs $25, provides the help of a stylist. But … you’re a Hoya, so you should really be your own stylist, or just bring your fashionable friend.

Just to give you a flavor of the options available to you here are some dresses you could rent for these Hoya Holidays:

Corp Gala

I had serious FOMO this night. The ladies were looking fabo and the fellas were looking fine. The venue is always AMAZING too.

National Bologna Day, October 24

The soonest and most important of the upcoming Hoya holidays. Celebrate it by emulating your favorite sandwich meat.

Halloween

Look you’re a garden! Or a fairy princess! You’re the most ethereal girl in brown house!

But if you must be a sexy kitten, then you’ve got options too.

That NHS formal/club sports formal thing you’re bound to go to

You WILL end up going to one.

Dip ball

Impress diplomats and the like with your color-blocking abilities. “No I don’t know anything about…”

Foxfields

Who’s the foxiest lady in the field? And where are all the horses?

The cheapest dresses offered online are $40. Create a free account and browse away. When the store opens, you may want to try to reserve a dress a few weeks before any major Georgetown holiday (Bologna Day for sure) because I assume a lot of lady Hoyas will be eyeing the same dress as you.

H/T Washington Post, Washington Business Journal

Photo: rentherunway.com

February 23, 2014February 23, 2014

Six Degrees of Beyoncé: Dip Ball Edition

Dear Hoyas, it has come to my attention that not everyone on the Hilltop feels the same way about Beyoncé as we do at 4E. Shocking, we know. Below you will find actual quotes from actual Hoyas, and for reasons of both privacy and street cred, their identities will remain concealed.

“I feel like everyone only likes Beyoncé because it’s the cool thing to do.” – J. Hoya

“I’m a little Beyoncéd out.” – L. O’Donavon

And worst of all, “I don’t get why Beyoncé’s considered such a big deal.” – P. Healy

While we make no attempt to understand what it means to be “Beyoncéd out,” 4E is still a blog for Hoyas by Hoyas. Therefore, this week’s Six Degrees of Beyoncé is dedicated to all those out there who have yet to bask in the glow of the visual album, to the single ladies who have never put their hands up and to anyone who has yet to be Crazy and/or Drunk in Love. And maybe you’re right, J. Hoya. Perhaps liking Beyoncé is the trendy thing to do, but as she has said multiple times, she is one of the many girls who “run the world.” Maybe we’re all just trying to get in her good graces, seeing as she is connected to just about everyone in six degrees or less. Take this for example:

1. This spring, Georgetown students will have to the ultimate Friday night dilemma as GPB’s Kickoff Concert and the Diplomatic Ball are on the same night.