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Jesse Gonzales 20, college student	Sean Morihara 18, college student	Galileo Tan 25, college student
Was Halle Berry the best choice to play the role of "Catwoman?"
"I think that she could ... play 'Catwoman.' We've had a black 'Catwoman' before on TV ... the original, Adam West 'Batman' series."	"I'm pretty sure she is. I don't see a better actress that could play that role."	"She's the best candidate ... she symbolizes what 'Catwoman' is."
What's your pick for this year's summer anthem?
"Right now, nothing's coming to mind. Nothing's really caught on for me yet."	"I think there is, but to tell you the truth, I can't think of it right now. There is one, but I can't think of it."	"Summer anthem for me would have to be 'Southside,' from Lloyd. I like that song. The stuff he's going through in the song is the same stuff I'm going through right now."
Have you jumped on the poker bandwagon yet?
"No, I haven't. Nobody's really ever told me, 'hey, you want to play some poker?' I haven't (watched it on TV)."	"About three times a week some friends come over and we play poker. They seen it (on TV), so we play too. (I'm) learning to like to play."	"Nope, I haven't. ... I don't have the kind of money to gamble. I don't have the time ... I have some friends at work who are joining tournaments (though)."

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Barometer of Cool appears on Saturdays, compiled by Jason Genegabus <jason@starbulletin.com>. His regular columns include Barfly and In the Mix.

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