Judge Christian's rage-filled and hilarious monologues not-withstanding, the Scav Party turned out aight. In the final estimation, though an underwhelming ScavParty, as a regular party, it was pretty okay. Not the Scav Party of our youth, but no one did anything exceedingly stupid on camera, and it passed relatively smoothly. What's good and what is lamentable about this should at once be obvious to the astute reader. Moreso than anything, it was a large group of hardcore scavvies getting together for a bash. Certainly it was a little less epic, but on the other hand partying with Scavvies is better than partying with frat row, and the the former group almost never decides to brawl. On the other hand... who doesn't love a little element of danger?
In many respects, the actual lack of booze was not the thing that contributed to the slightly dour mood, so much as the mere thought of administration control of any aspect of Scavhunt. We're supposed to be the renegades! Not playing to the man! Of course, this was better than no party, and I had fun, but still meh....
Yes, ORCSA is very very very very stupid. Yes, their restrictions were idiotic. Yes we fought them tooth and nail. But so much was made-up last minute that... you know what? You've heard this all before.
The booze situation may have overshadowed the fact that there were some really nice party set-ups. The Prancing Pony kept Middle Earth jumping, the BJDJ was excellent Gonk 3.0 made us give hopes for the rebellion, I got some letters of transit, saw wizards duel and Can-Canners Cann-Canning, drank my first (virgin) Flaming Moe, ate a hotdog with John Belushi, and well... am a frayed knot. Girls jumped out of cakes, we swayed to Piano Man, we beat each other with foam light sabers and unicorn-hair-filled sticks, Sam played it again, and Han always, ALWAYS shot first. Better than some former scavparties, I hear judges with more history tell.
Would this have been been if this had been less restricted? Obviously. Was it still a good time? Yes, Yes, a thousand times. What does the future of the Scav Party hold? Only time will tell.
Peace.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
Rage
I was going to put up a post about all the awesome things I saw today, but I can't. I'm too sad and angry right now, because Administration is ruining Scav Hunt. ORCSA has crossed lines that simply cannot be crossed. It's like those movies where someone steals Christmas, then Ernest has to save it. Only there's no Ernest for us.
Stick to the stuff you know
...and it's been pretty obvious so far that all you scavvies know how to do is be awesome. Don't break out of that box.
Yesterday held a lot of cool things outside of the Ha Ha Haus of Comedy, and I thought you might like to hear them. Most prominent, of course, was our first episode of "Making the Band", where we met The Four Triangle Massacre, Syphylys, The Plurals, and Morrighan. I couldn't find the myspace for those last two, but when and if I do (Edit: I did), I will correct this. I'm really looking forward to hearing some DOOM POLKA at four today, I gotta say.
Other occurances yesterday: Totally sweet version of "Stick to the Status Quo" in Bartlett, complete with slack-jawed cafeteria employees. One easter egg slipped to the judges. One class interrupted with delicious beverage.
The Masque of Youth! What can I say? The ceremony was suitably pompous, and I have trouble imagining that the original could have been much better. To do it justice might take several thousand words; fortunately, several pictures were taken.
Despite cooler temperatures and a bit of a wind, the tea parties were by and large ramped up from yesterday. I was able to find at least four "Mystery Teas", all of which we fantastic! Furthermore, we received our second egg, and also dispersed many of our own on unsuspecting scavvies. Team Judge is totally going to win this year.
Other occurances today: Borg of the Jungle, clad in a sarong, swung from a tree and got hilariously stuck, dangling by his high-tech vine. Once freed, it was able to assimilate the entire quads in a matter of minutes. Judges, other teams, passerby - all of their uniqueness was added to the collective. A shining example of one of the many ways to complete an item.
I sat in on a class where the teacher got a phone call (with an extremely appropriate ringtone) informing him that the city was in danger. He immediately sent forth his crime-fighting protegees amidst cries of "Oh no!" "Oh no!" "Oh no!" "OH YEAH!" as the Kool-Aid Man burst into the room. When the crimefighters and the giant pitcher had gone, the professor turned back to the chalkboard and started writing equations as he resumed his lecture. The class, including myself, found this hilarious. The professor turned towards the class and said over our laughter that the material was important and we had to get through it.
That's all I was witness to, unfortunately. I hear there was another cafeteria musical, another superhero, and a dorm room in the Reg as well, but I missed out. I also slept through the alarm to go fishing, but I hear it was awesome.
Yesterday held a lot of cool things outside of the Ha Ha Haus of Comedy, and I thought you might like to hear them. Most prominent, of course, was our first episode of "Making the Band", where we met The Four Triangle Massacre, Syphylys, The Plurals, and Morrighan. I couldn't find the myspace for those last two, but when and if I do (Edit: I did), I will correct this. I'm really looking forward to hearing some DOOM POLKA at four today, I gotta say.
Other occurances yesterday: Totally sweet version of "Stick to the Status Quo" in Bartlett, complete with slack-jawed cafeteria employees. One easter egg slipped to the judges. One class interrupted with delicious beverage.
The Masque of Youth! What can I say? The ceremony was suitably pompous, and I have trouble imagining that the original could have been much better. To do it justice might take several thousand words; fortunately, several pictures were taken.
Despite cooler temperatures and a bit of a wind, the tea parties were by and large ramped up from yesterday. I was able to find at least four "Mystery Teas", all of which we fantastic! Furthermore, we received our second egg, and also dispersed many of our own on unsuspecting scavvies. Team Judge is totally going to win this year.
Other occurances today: Borg of the Jungle, clad in a sarong, swung from a tree and got hilariously stuck, dangling by his high-tech vine. Once freed, it was able to assimilate the entire quads in a matter of minutes. Judges, other teams, passerby - all of their uniqueness was added to the collective. A shining example of one of the many ways to complete an item.
I sat in on a class where the teacher got a phone call (with an extremely appropriate ringtone) informing him that the city was in danger. He immediately sent forth his crime-fighting protegees amidst cries of "Oh no!" "Oh no!" "Oh no!" "OH YEAH!" as the Kool-Aid Man burst into the room. When the crimefighters and the giant pitcher had gone, the professor turned back to the chalkboard and started writing equations as he resumed his lecture. The class, including myself, found this hilarious. The professor turned towards the class and said over our laughter that the material was important and we had to get through it.
That's all I was witness to, unfortunately. I hear there was another cafeteria musical, another superhero, and a dorm room in the Reg as well, but I missed out. I also slept through the alarm to go fishing, but I hear it was awesome.
Now you can laugh yourself to sleep!
So I found a sandwich platter at the BaSiLiCa; it's probably still there. But that is not what this story is about.
The night began with a wonderful performance by our MC, Judge "not a professional comic" Tricky. It was extra wonderful because there were cookies. The rest of the acts: no cookies. That was their first mistake.
The night had everything, from angry comics getting boo-ed off the stage to professional comics warming things up for headlining students. There were improv monologues, well-rehearsed skits, and many humourous songs. There were absolutely no such thing as tractors.
All in all, a smashing success. I congratulate all who performed, you were all great in our eyes. Nota bene: This may include great embarrassment. In any case, you made our, and from the sound of it each other's, night.
The night began with a wonderful performance by our MC, Judge "not a professional comic" Tricky. It was extra wonderful because there were cookies. The rest of the acts: no cookies. That was their first mistake.
The night had everything, from angry comics getting boo-ed off the stage to professional comics warming things up for headlining students. There were improv monologues, well-rehearsed skits, and many humourous songs. There were absolutely no such thing as tractors.
All in all, a smashing success. I congratulate all who performed, you were all great in our eyes. Nota bene: This may include great embarrassment. In any case, you made our, and from the sound of it each other's, night.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Fit to a Tea
There's nothing quite as satisfying as both a nice cup of tea, and a good quads item, and thankfully both are in abudance this hunt.
Admittedly, I'm not much of a Tea Drinker, but I must say that more than a few tickled my pallette in the right way (Specifically the Apple-Cinnamon, Caramel, Sweet Peach, Mint, and Honey Vanilla Varieties... basically ones that were doing everything in their power not to taste like tea.)
What's more, each teams presentation had its own charm, from the Majestic Tea-House of the Snell-Hitchcock moon, to Colonel Palevsky's Tea Parlour, to the teams with a simple "Tea, Blanket, and cute kimono girls with clever conversation" set, just were great. Though I didn't know many of those presenting, everywhere I went it was like I was amongst old friends. Clever in concept, excellent in execution, and certainly a service to the school. I may be speaking too soon, but this Hunt is awesome!
I guess it's the weather, really... I really don't know how my opinion would change if it were 50 degrees and raining out. I'd probably be more antsy to get back to Judge HQ rather than lounge about the Quads cracking jokes. We praise you Weathorr. May tomorrow bring more of the same.
Admittedly, I'm not much of a Tea Drinker, but I must say that more than a few tickled my pallette in the right way (Specifically the Apple-Cinnamon, Caramel, Sweet Peach, Mint, and Honey Vanilla Varieties... basically ones that were doing everything in their power not to taste like tea.)
What's more, each teams presentation had its own charm, from the Majestic Tea-House of the Snell-Hitchcock moon, to Colonel Palevsky's Tea Parlour, to the teams with a simple "Tea, Blanket, and cute kimono girls with clever conversation" set, just were great. Though I didn't know many of those presenting, everywhere I went it was like I was amongst old friends. Clever in concept, excellent in execution, and certainly a service to the school. I may be speaking too soon, but this Hunt is awesome!
I guess it's the weather, really... I really don't know how my opinion would change if it were 50 degrees and raining out. I'd probably be more antsy to get back to Judge HQ rather than lounge about the Quads cracking jokes. We praise you Weathorr. May tomorrow bring more of the same.
Bringing the Class
As I sit in my International Politics and Statecraft in Mesopotamia class, I can't help but think just how phenomenally most of the teams came through with the captains' attire. To the captains who read this - uncomfortible as your garb may be in this beautiful, beautiful weather, you all look spectacular.
A bunch of other judges have already chimed in with their thoughts on the list release, but I think it went quite well. All teams had the list within an hour, which is just enough time before people's enthusiasm begins to wane as the clock chimes 1. But yes, it's been great so far and the Hunt is only 12 hours old. 72 hours to go.
A bunch of other judges have already chimed in with their thoughts on the list release, but I think it went quite well. All teams had the list within an hour, which is just enough time before people's enthusiasm begins to wane as the clock chimes 1. But yes, it's been great so far
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