Will there be a Maypole?
― carl agatha, Thursday, 5 April 2012 14:54 (twelve years ago) link
If making this happen is "raising the maypole", then I guess it was my responsibility to do that since this is a leap year. We can also take a few minutes to celebrate our rights as workers who enjoy a 5 day work week.
GermanyIn rural regions of Germany, especially the Harz Mountains, Walpurgisnacht celebrations of pagan origin are traditionally held on the night before May Day, including bonfires and the wrapping of a Maibaum (maypole). Young people use this opportunity to party, while the day itself is used by many families to get some fresh air. Motto: "Tanz in den Mai!" ("Dance into May!"). In the Rhineland, May 1 is also celebrated by the delivery of a maypole, a tree covered in streamers to the house of a girl the night before. The tree is typically from a love interest, though a tree wrapped only in white streamers is a sign of dislike. Females usually place roses or rice in form of a heart at the house of their beloved one. It is common to stick the heart to a window or place it in front of the doormat. On leap years, it is the responsibility of the females to place the maypole, though the males are still allowed and encouraged to do so. All the action is usually done secretly and it is an individual's choice whether to give a hint of their identity or stay anonymous. May Day was not established as a public holiday until 1933. As Labour Day, many political parties and unions host activities related to work and employment.
In rural regions of Germany, especially the Harz Mountains, Walpurgisnacht celebrations of pagan origin are traditionally held on the night before May Day, including bonfires and the wrapping of a Maibaum (maypole). Young people use this opportunity to party, while the day itself is used by many families to get some fresh air. Motto: "Tanz in den Mai!" ("Dance into May!"). In the Rhineland, May 1 is also celebrated by the delivery of a maypole, a tree covered in streamers to the house of a girl the night before. The tree is typically from a love interest, though a tree wrapped only in white streamers is a sign of dislike. Females usually place roses or rice in form of a heart at the house of their beloved one. It is common to stick the heart to a window or place it in front of the doormat. On leap years, it is the responsibility of the females to place the maypole, though the males are still allowed and encouraged to do so. All the action is usually done secretly and it is an individual's choice whether to give a hint of their identity or stay anonymous. May Day was not established as a public holiday until 1933. As Labour Day, many political parties and unions host activities related to work and employment.
― two overweight dachshunds with three eyes (La Lechera), Thursday, 5 April 2012 14:54 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/andmymouthisanhourglassofblood/2107435118/1/tumblr_lcym00Bjhu1qzd7qp
― tanuki, Thursday, 5 April 2012 14:55 (twelve years ago) link
cinco de drinko morelike
― dan m, Thursday, 5 April 2012 15:06 (twelve years ago) link
yeah, i mean that doesn't really touch my life at all
i'll start a facebook event for this so long as i know at least three people are interested! (carl, i will keep you abreast of plans since i know you don't use fb)
― two overweight dachshunds with three eyes (La Lechera), Thursday, 5 April 2012 15:12 (twelve years ago) link
Act 2 of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf is called Walpurgisnacht and it is where things getting heavy duty. This is the spirit in which I will attend.
― People aren't for comparing, they are for loving. (Je55e), Thursday, 5 April 2012 15:35 (twelve years ago) link
Relate in whichever way suits you, by all means.
― two overweight dachshunds with three eyes (La Lechera), Thursday, 5 April 2012 15:52 (twelve years ago) link
cARL IN CASE YOU DIDN'T NOTICE: Tales From The ILX Top 100 Horror Movies Poll Discussion/Nominations Thread
― People aren't for comparing, they are for loving. (Je55e), Thursday, 5 April 2012 16:14 (twelve years ago) link
omg i don't think i have time/energy to get involved with that but
― two overweight dachshunds with three eyes (La Lechera), Thursday, 5 April 2012 16:16 (twelve years ago) link
I'm def submitting a ballot though it is unlikely I will participate much in the nomination convo.
― carl agatha, Thursday, 5 April 2012 16:33 (twelve years ago) link
I don't have many opinions re movies but I like the discussion, except the one part I hate.
― People aren't for comparing, they are for loving. (Je55e), Thursday, 5 April 2012 16:43 (twelve years ago) link
i trust emil.y to nominate the movies i would vote for, so i guess i too will simply opine when the time for opining begins
― two overweight dachshunds with three eyes (La Lechera), Thursday, 5 April 2012 16:45 (twelve years ago) link
"a small may day/walpurgisnacht/floralia/beltane celebration"i don't know what any of these things are but i'm sure they're delightful and i am always happy to see my friends
first cubs game of the year starts at 1:20, vaguely tempted to go hang out in a bar during my lunch hour to watch the first hour of them sucking this year but that is probably a terrible idea
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 5 April 2012 17:02 (twelve years ago) link
uh CHAVEZ just got added to pitchfork fest for this year (and other bands), i might have to go that dayhttp://www.pitchfork.com/news/46040-beach-house-wild-flag-real-estate-cults-atlas-sound-big-krit-added-to-pitchfork-music-festival/
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 5 April 2012 17:06 (twelve years ago) link
pretty much the only 90s band reunion i've cared about (which wasn't technically a reunion since they never really broke up, just stopped playing shows/recording for like 15 years) but they have only played a few shows in like NYC so i haven't had a chance to see them
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 5 April 2012 17:07 (twelve years ago) link
kinda hoping they book a club show in town while they're here so i don't have to buy festival tickets just to see them
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 5 April 2012 17:09 (twelve years ago) link
@dvance b@se article in the trib online today but it doesn't mention me so you don't have to read it: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ott-0406-advance-base-20120405,0,1610738.story
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 5 April 2012 17:14 (twelve years ago) link
hey i listened to that tune you posted on fb and the melody sounds really familiar -- is it a traditional melody? i couldn't place it.
― two overweight dachshunds with three eyes (La Lechera), Thursday, 5 April 2012 17:20 (twelve years ago) link
i was also wondering about pfork -- was thinking about buying tickets just for the hell of it, because why not. there's always sitting under a tree and reading and/or selling ticket and/or people watching.
― two overweight dachshunds with three eyes (La Lechera), Thursday, 5 April 2012 17:23 (twelve years ago) link
afaik it is not a traditional melody but 0wen listens to/is inspired by a lot of old folk music (we've covered two carter family songs) so maybe it's a subliminal thing
― congratulations (n/a), Thursday, 5 April 2012 17:28 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.avclub.com/chicago/articles/the-4-am-bar-or-why-complexs-list-of-chicagos-25-d,71965/
chicagoist and avclub gettin trolled by complex
― Silky Slim (dan m), Thursday, 5 April 2012 17:29 (twelve years ago) link
The video at the end of that is kind of amazing.
― carl agatha, Thursday, 5 April 2012 17:40 (twelve years ago) link
hey nick
THE OFFICIAL ERECTION DAY THREAD
― People aren't for comparing, they are for loving. (Je55e), Friday, 6 April 2012 00:13 (twelve years ago) link
haaaa
― congratulations (n/a), Friday, 6 April 2012 00:47 (twelve years ago) link
MIDGET WAITER WANTED
― tanuki, Friday, 6 April 2012 01:38 (twelve years ago) link
Yeesh.
― Cuba Pudding, Jr. (jaymc), Friday, 6 April 2012 01:51 (twelve years ago) link
I wish that person ill.
― carl agatha, Friday, 6 April 2012 02:48 (twelve years ago) link
Yeah. He/she probably watches Robot Chicken too.
― tanuki, Friday, 6 April 2012 04:45 (twelve years ago) link
Hey Nick
YOU PUT SUGAR IN MY HOG
― People aren't for comparing, they are for loving. (Je55e), Friday, 6 April 2012 06:12 (twelve years ago) link
Thinking of starting a Hey Nick! thread.
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/320/b/f/hey__hey_nick_by_hobey_wolf-d33014c.png
― Cuba Pudding, Jr. (jaymc), Friday, 6 April 2012 13:21 (twelve years ago) link
i've been listening to those podcasts about the history of rome that you guys recommended and i LOVE THEM. sometimes they're a little hard to follow (because the stories are so crazy and full of people), but i think he does a good job of recapping highlights and speaking slowly enough for the brain to catch up with the ears. still, i could never ever listen to this while doing something else and expect to pass a comprehension check afterwards.
also? nice to hear ancient history being told by someone who is not ancient.
― two overweight dachshunds with three eyes (La Lechera), Friday, 6 April 2012 14:01 (twelve years ago) link
Cool, I haven't actually started listening to the History of Rome podcast bcz I am drowning in a sea of podcasts, but I'll get on it. I did listen to The Rats in the Walls episode of The Horror earlier in the week, and it was AWESOME.
― deploying a sewer otter unit (askance johnson), Friday, 6 April 2012 14:06 (twelve years ago) link
apparently this dude is gonna be down at the board of trade at 5pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermin_Supreme
― Silky Slim (dan m), Friday, 6 April 2012 14:09 (twelve years ago) link
I did listen to The Rats in the Walls episode of The Horror earlier in the week, and it was AWESOME.
Yay!
― carl agatha, Friday, 6 April 2012 14:23 (twelve years ago) link
Can I just say that usually when I change my display name to a terrible pun, I feel vaguely embarrassed about it within a few days, but for some reason I really like "Cuba Pudding, Jr."
― Cuba Pudding, Jr. (jaymc), Friday, 6 April 2012 15:05 (twelve years ago) link
Would be a great name for a restaurant.
― Brando Ambassador (Eazy), Friday, 6 April 2012 15:06 (twelve years ago) link
Only thing on the menu: small portions of natilla.
― Cuba Pudding, Jr. (jaymc), Friday, 6 April 2012 15:13 (twelve years ago) link
The AV Club forgot one great 4 a.m. bar, though -- The Green Mill. It's not full of loud assholes at closing time, it's full of jazzbos. They insist on quiet while the after-hours band is playing, and they're very good at kicking people out who are slobbering drunk. So it's both late-night and stayin' classy.
― cue "White Rabbit" (kenan), Friday, 6 April 2012 15:17 (twelve years ago) link
is the history of rome podcast in chronological order? ie do i have to start with episode 1?
― congratulations (n/a), Friday, 6 April 2012 15:33 (twelve years ago) link
yeah
― two overweight dachshunds with three eyes (La Lechera), Friday, 6 April 2012 15:33 (twelve years ago) link
Green Mill on Friday nights can be funny though, or at least it was years ago when I was there -- lots of business folks who had gone drinking after work and so were completely gone by 1 a.m., combined with the regulars.
― Brando Ambassador (Eazy), Friday, 6 April 2012 15:34 (twelve years ago) link
xp - also, maybe i am overstating this, but make sure you are in the mood to pay attention. there's not a lot of fluff/discussion/rumination, things just happen and happen and happen. sometimes at the end he sums up & analyzes but not a whole lot.
― two overweight dachshunds with three eyes (La Lechera), Friday, 6 April 2012 15:35 (twelve years ago) link
sounds good, i'm getting annoyed at podcasts about serious topics that still have that overly light, fluffy tone. i'll give it a shot.
― congratulations (n/a), Friday, 6 April 2012 15:39 (twelve years ago) link
I tried to listen to a history of Rome podcast once, I don't think it was the same one. Wow, it was boring.
― Jeff, Friday, 6 April 2012 16:01 (twelve years ago) link
I'm liking Monocle's podcasts, especially The Urbanists, which has to do with city life around the world.
― Brando Ambassador (Eazy), Friday, 6 April 2012 16:05 (twelve years ago) link
wow, the urbanist seems right up my alley, though tbh I'm not sure if can handle another podcast subscription
― deploying a sewer otter unit (askance johnson), Friday, 6 April 2012 16:26 (twelve years ago) link
They are oppressive.
― Jeff, Friday, 6 April 2012 16:31 (twelve years ago) link
live on the wild side, folks
― two overweight dachshunds with three eyes (La Lechera), Friday, 6 April 2012 16:31 (twelve years ago) link
i think maybe i was overly ambitious in creating a spotify playlist of "the greatest songs ever of all time"
― congratulations (n/a), Friday, 6 April 2012 16:40 (twelve years ago) link