Something 2 celebrate

WRItING AND ARt by EtHAN MAN

February 22, 2022: 2/22/22. This month, we observe a moment in history that passes just once every 100 years. On this day of twos, let’s celebrate the number and the importance of the number in the world today.

DUELS

There are few events more thrilling than a 1v1 showdown. Chess tournaments and game shows encourage individual competition, often concluding in a final battle by two contestants. Team sports encourage rivalries, where a Warriors and Suns game or a Seahawks beatdown of the 49ers will be sure to draw 10s of millions of viewers nationwide. We love a good competition to see who will rise above the rest and win it all.

In the month of love, there have been hundreds of iconic duos throughout the years, from the video game icons Mario and Luigi to the enemies Tom and Jerry to the day-saving Batman and Robin. Whether it be brothers, predator versus prey, or sidekicks, above all, these pairs are best friends and have taught us the importance of companionship and friendship and the excitement that comes with it.

DUOS

POP CULTURE

“22 (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift and “Just the Two of Us” by Grover Washington, Jr. and Bill Withers have remained as unforgettable staples in the music industry, still racking up millions of plays despite being released for years. Furthermore, collaborations often soar to the top of the charts within the industry. The practice of partnership and combining musical styles has become one of the most effective methods of reaching a larger audience, speaking to the power of teamwork and cooperation.