CSMAU to attempt Trans-Global Hour of Power
thequilloftruth | 01 Nov, 2006, 15:18 |
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Leaked reports given to the Daily Keg in a dingy Dublin bar recently suggest that, in an audacious move, the CSMAU is about to embark on a world first, a Trans Global Hour of Power.
Using the power of the Internet members on three continents will attempt to hook up in a simultaneous display of unrivalled drinking prowess.
The idea it seems, eminated from Perth resident and De Facto Tanaiste of CSMAU The Next Generation, Charlie McCarthy, who, in a recent email, challenged former percussionist and current super snapper Fionn, to a Skype enabled Hour of Power.
The email in question found its way to a certain President Finty, who, when he was shown how to open an email, declared that two continents wasn't worth all the fuss. "Oz ta England? Shur ya could do that with de phone like," he said.
However once CSMAU boffins had explained the technological possibilities of Skype to the bewildered boyo, il Presidente lit up. Especially when he discovered you could call people for free...
Not known for having the quickest of thinking processes, the Prez nonetheless amazed those around him by asking if it would be possible to hook up members in the US as well as in Europe and Australia so that the CSMAU could be the first to attempt a Trans Global version of that most feared of drinking games, The Hour of Power.
This both flabbergasted and excited CSMAU boffins who hastily set about expanding Charlie's original challenge to encompass the globe. New versions of Skype are being installed on computers from Texas to Cork, Dublin to Perth in readiness for the record attempt.
On Sunday 5th November, Members are invited to look for Charlie or il Presidente on Skype and thus join the global conference call. Pre-match drinks can be had, with all those wanting to take part in position by a computer at 1.30pm GMT. This will allow time for hellos to be said and, crucially, for the network bandwith to settle down. The Trans Global Hour of Power itself will begin at 2pm GMT, 9pm in Perth, 9am in Texas.
All participants should of course have beer a-plenty in the fridge and shot glasses lined up in readiness for the off.
Time will be controlled by Premierski Charlie and his is The Word. So, every minute for an hour, when The Word is "Drink!" you must drink a shot glass of beer.
The email in question found its way to a certain President Finty, who, when he was shown how to open an email, declared that two continents wasn't worth all the fuss. "Oz ta England? Shur ya could do that with de phone like," he said.
However once CSMAU boffins had explained the technological possibilities of Skype to the bewildered boyo, il Presidente lit up. Especially when he discovered you could call people for free...
Not known for having the quickest of thinking processes, the Prez nonetheless amazed those around him by asking if it would be possible to hook up members in the US as well as in Europe and Australia so that the CSMAU could be the first to attempt a Trans Global version of that most feared of drinking games, The Hour of Power.
This both flabbergasted and excited CSMAU boffins who hastily set about expanding Charlie's original challenge to encompass the globe. New versions of Skype are being installed on computers from Texas to Cork, Dublin to Perth in readiness for the record attempt.
On Sunday 5th November, Members are invited to look for Charlie or il Presidente on Skype and thus join the global conference call. Pre-match drinks can be had, with all those wanting to take part in position by a computer at 1.30pm GMT. This will allow time for hellos to be said and, crucially, for the network bandwith to settle down. The Trans Global Hour of Power itself will begin at 2pm GMT, 9pm in Perth, 9am in Texas.
All participants should of course have beer a-plenty in the fridge and shot glasses lined up in readiness for the off.
Time will be controlled by Premierski Charlie and his is The Word. So, every minute for an hour, when The Word is "Drink!" you must drink a shot glass of beer.
Easy rules, but carnage is quite possible.
But apprehension is the last thing of Presidente Finty's mind. According to himself he's like a chicken on a hot griddle in anticipation. "It's like a cat on a hot griddle only more intense," he said recently, "cos at the end you get to eat a drumstick."
He went on to outline some plans he's been hatching. "I'm gonna have a Skype party," he said. "Get anyone who wants to ta come round for de craic. It's gonna be savage," he added.
Word of this event has not pleased everyone however.
Word of this event has not pleased everyone however.
Chairman of Fathers Against Rowdy Teenage Shenanigans (FARTS), Joe 'Bunny' Culleen, is furious that such an event is now possible. "Honest to God," he said, "twas only a matter of time. Mix technology with that CSMAU shower and sooner of later there'd hafta be beer involved."
Wife Jinny agrees, saying "that lot are a walking disaster. And now with that damn Skype thingy they're only gonna be spreading their rowdy behaviour around the globe even faster than they are already. We'll hafta lock up the kids."
But the vibe on the street is only of excitement. Head honcho of CSMAU TNG, and brother to il Presidente, Peads, is looking forward to the event so much he's even planning on kipping in Finty's gaff the night before just so he can get into the swing of things from the moment Sunday dawns.
"It's gonna be mental," he said.
The Daily Keg will have a full report on the Trans Global Hour of Power as soon as details emerge.
Wife Jinny agrees, saying "that lot are a walking disaster. And now with that damn Skype thingy they're only gonna be spreading their rowdy behaviour around the globe even faster than they are already. We'll hafta lock up the kids."
But the vibe on the street is only of excitement. Head honcho of CSMAU TNG, and brother to il Presidente, Peads, is looking forward to the event so much he's even planning on kipping in Finty's gaff the night before just so he can get into the swing of things from the moment Sunday dawns.
"It's gonna be mental," he said.
The Daily Keg will have a full report on the Trans Global Hour of Power as soon as details emerge.
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