Sophomore Lyndsey Wajert, The Hatchet’s contributing opinions editor, discusses the truth behind GW’s most infamous jokes.

Political commentator and comedian Jon Stewart opened his Colonials Weekend performance on Saturday by discussing GW’s school colors and asking the audience, “What is buff?” Though the majority of the audience laughed in response, I couldn’t help but overhear the girl sitting behind me point out to her friend that “everyone makes that joke.”

The girl’s comment made me wonder what previous Colonials Weekend performers have mocked GW. Better yet, what are the qualities of GW which students, rivals and the general public all poke fun? Are they just jest, or do they contain a certain truth?