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Responses were edited for brevity and clarity.
Ben Du
What is your dream Welcome Back BBQ musical lineup?
I'm one for the throwbacks, so let's get Frank Sinatra here. And while we're at it, let's get a little Tony Bennett, and end it off with … "Dancing Queen" by ABBA. It's got to be that for the finale.
What are your favourite and least favourite UBC cafes?
We have to support our AMS businesses — my favourite's definitely Blue Chip. My least favourite would probably be the competition right next door, Loafe Cafe, although I know I'm gonna get some hate for that.
What aspect of your day-to-day are you most eager to hand off to AI?
I gotta say nothing. When students talk to the AMS, they should be talking to a human, not a robot.
Who is your favourite UBC celebrity?
My heart broke when Santa Ono left us. He still has a little bit of my heart.
Later in the interview Du amended his answer:
I would change [it] to Santa’s bowtie instead of just Santa.
What is your go-to “forgot your password” security question?
“When does voting start?”
What is the answer to that security question?
That would be March 6. Yeah, there we go, that made sense.
Remy the Rat
What is your dream Welcome Back BBQ musical lineup?
I would say my favourite hype Vancouver band is Black Pontiac. They're very fun. In general, my favorite band is Vampire Weekend … So that would be really cool.
What are your favourite and least favourite UBC cafes?
I probably go to Sprouts the most. I don't drink coffee, so I wouldn't know exactly how good the coffee is there, but it is $1. And then Blue Chip, definitely, for just a central place. I have been to the Bean Around the World outpost. It's pretty nice there. Least favourite … I do still like Great Dane, but they’re quite expensive.
What aspect of your day-to-day are you most eager to hand off to AI?
I should probably start using calendar AI. I've seen ads for those things that will just organize your life. I'm like, yes, maybe I should stop having a bajillion little Google Calendar tasks.
Who is your favourite UBC celebrity?
When I think of celebrities, I think of people like UBC Coyote and UBC Affirmations. Those are my favourite UBC celebrities. I [also] think that it's funny that Justin Trudeau went here and did the teaching program, then taught drama and math. I think that's funny.
What is your go-to “forgot your password” security question?
Probably “what was the name of your first pet,” because I've never had a pet.
What is the answer to that security question?
The answer is the name of my first ever stuffy that I was given when I was born.
ChatGPT
What is your dream Welcome Back BBQ musical lineup?
What are your favourite and least favourite UBC cafes?
What aspect of your day-to-day are you most eager to hand off to AI?
Who is your favourite UBC celebrity?
What is your go-to “forgot your password” security question?
What is the answer to that security question?
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