Side Characters
THIS high school teacher is the topic of many anecdotes including but not limited to:
- Casually joking about beating his wife
- Being forced to play basketball in China
- Having tea with a gunrunner in his basement in the middle east
Who is Mr. Larsen?
The sport where Patrick hugs sweaty dudes in tight clothing and calls it training.
What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?
This company unknowingly gave Patrick the easiest 9-to-5 of his life.
What is TELUS?
Growing up in THIS lovely city means Patrick’s first exposure to economics was negotiating curry prices.
Where is Surrey?
This Australian marsupial is famous for doing what no other animal does: pooping cubes.
What is a wombat?
Patrick will never forget this guy from church camp, mostly because of his bizarre art side hustle.
Who is Chris?
At the start of the summer, Patrick hit a huge milestone by finishing THIS race, which covers 42.2 kilometers.
What is the BMO Vancouver Marathon?
The Wall Street role Patrick is pursuing that starts with 100-hour weeks and ends with early hair loss.
What is investment banking?
In grade seven, Patrick blessed the world with squeaky renditions on this brass-looking woodwind.
What is the Saxophone?
This is the capital city of Bulgaria.
What is Sofia?
When he wasn’t preaching, Patrick’s priest moonlighted under this legendary alter ego.
Who is the Captain?
Patrick calls this move the most effective leg exercise known to mankind.
What is, the squat?
If you ever want to see Patrick’s blood pressure rise, just mention THIS UBC Sauder subject he thinks is the MOST useless.
What is Human Resources or COMM 203?
Patrick’s favorite childhood vacation destination was this place, which still stands out today as magical.
Where is Disney World?
This is the noise Patrick would make if he were dropped into cold water.
What is ‘AAAAHHH’?
This friend still wonders why Patrick was so genuinely serious about convincing him to show up naked to the IB exams.
Who is Ricky Zeng?
The bar bent, the plates clanged, the bench shook, and Patrick recently cranked out 8 reps at this weight for the first time.
How much is 225lbs or 100kgs?
This was the class where Patrick proved he could actually add and subtract and is still his best UBC grade.
What is COMM 293 or Financial Accounting?
Patrick’s very first pet wasn’t a dog or a cat it was a THIS named THIS. (Robert may not answer.)
Who is a Goldfish named Finn?
This is the nonsense figure Patrick gives when asked how many frogs exist worldwide. (plus minus 1 billion)
What is 12 billion frogs?
This Semiahmoo Secondary teacher was known for lifting weights and mocking his students - especially Patrick's weightlifting habits. For full marks, what is his first name?
Who is Louay El Halabi?
Patrick’s lifetime bragging rights in the 5K: this personal time record. plus minus 15 seconds (except Robert he gets plus minus 1)
How long is 23:56?
This IB subject delivered Patrick’s worst grade in high school, but hey, at least he grew from it. What was the subject (300pts) and the percentage (200pts) (±2%)?
What is French 11 and 74%?
Patrick’s first official stat line: height, name, and THIS many pounds. (plus minus 0.5lbs)
How much is 8.14lbs?
This race of people has been unfairly been associated commonly with Patrick's nose. The number of households officially registered as Orthodox Hasidic Jews is THIS many. (plus minus 10,000)
What are 130,000 households?