HurlFest 2003

The plan
OK, gang, the time is upon us. By popular demand, Hirko is putting together the itinerary for Hurlfest 2003. This program is rated NR -- not suitable for children and most adults.

Date: Saturday, 7 June 2003
Starting line: Peanut Barrel, 12:00PM High Noon on Saturday 7 June 2003
Finish line: Peanut Barrel. The last one standing wins.

Some have asked, what is the ticket price? Well, there is no ticket price... just beer, booze and laughs!

Call and get your reservation at the Marriott in East Lansing (517-337-4440). Ask for the special "Hurlfest" rate of $105/night.

The merchandise
Purchase your Hurlfest clothing online before the event! Many options to choose from:

The quickest way to land-your-ass-in-an-EL-jail design

The lady rated design

The french themed "surrender monkey" design

The organizers
Thanks to Big Bob for the name of the event: Hurlfest 2003. Thanks to Seth for the artwork. And, thanks of course goes to the Peanut Barrel for the beer which led to the inspiration to spearhead this effort.

- Hirko, Hurlfest 2003 Commissioner

The inspiration
"I don't have a drinking problem, except when I can't get a drink." - Tom Waits

The controversy

----- Original Message -----
From: Sjoberg, Cynthia
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 1:45 PM
Subject: RE: lady rated hurl fest clothing

A big thank you for creating a couple of great lookin' lady options. So fess up. Who bitched about not having a proper lady wear pic? I was even going to wear something with the "hurl fest pic", although must admit I wasn't sure how often it would get worn after - with the long vomit splash and all - but to see the flowers....Very Cool!

Plus for those of you at that famous SAE party in '92, "There's more than one way to water the flowers" speaks volumes. Girls - you know what I'm talkin' about!!!! : )

- Cyn

... [Editor: several comments along the lines of voting on a different name for subsequent years, how to EXPLAIN what our clothing says and means to children, what would the press think, recent events in EL towards irresponsible drinking and behavior, and quick expulsion from drinking establishments and unwanted attention from police follow] ...

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott @ ES
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 4:18 PM
Subject: RE: lady rated hurl fest clothing

As someone who hopes to run for office himself one day -- specifically for EL City Council, [Editor: yeah, but we wonder if the campaign would be as successful as this] ...I can say I don't mind wearing Hurlfest clothing. If the people don't like it, then don't vote for me, but I ain't gonna hide in sheeps' clothing. If the media actually want to come out and take some photos of me in that t-shirt, I'd be happy to oblige. You got to be kidding me. That is a complete Brent Penzkopfer for Ambassador argument if I ever heard one. May as well hide in the closet

As to the title of the event, c'est la vie. That's life and that's the title. Don't judge a book by its cover.

I have enough confidence in all of my ADPhi buddies to know that we've all grown a little older and wiser over the past 15 years. The point of the event is to enjoy each others company FIRST AND FOREMOST and not to worry about all the details. Let the events happen as they may and everyone is welcome for as long as they like. Live life and enjoy!

Hirko, 2003 Hurlfest Commissioner

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott @ ES
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 7:08 PM
Subject: RE: lady rated hurl fest clothing

Don't worry about the detail, folks. I'll run stark raving naked through the streets wearing my hurlfest thong, drunk off my ass... by 1pm nonetheless. The cops'll have to gas me before they throw me in the pokey.

OK. When I called the hotel to make the details for reservations, the Mariott was confused at what "hurlfest" even meant... and, they've spelled it "herlfest". They think it is some kind of german festival.

A bunch of 30-somethings trying to be 21-somethings won't impress anyone. It's a perfect reason to cut loose. Loosen up people; have we lost our humor and sense of adventure in a perverse combination of Lizzie McGuire, (My Friend) Raymond, and James Taylor? Whatever happened to Bar Fly, Back To School and Tom Waits? It's just a one-day trip, friends.

Perception is in the eye of the beholder; one man's garbage is another man's treasure; the glass is half empty, or half full. It's just a get together... make it what you will, and that's what you'll get out of it.

All in a title that the general public could not care less about. What joy. Thanks, Bob. :) Let's have a little fun, folks.

-- Hirko, the guy who attempted a fun gathering for the 2003 Spring Party
(formerly known as Hurlfest)

>>> <LSjoberg@ClarkHill.com> 04/08/03 09:29AM >>>
Well, at least with Aaron, Hirk will have a partner to run down Grand River in a thong with. Now if only we could get C to come out from Cali to goad Hirk, Aaron, Gleep and me into doing more stupid shit.

Hirk - I can think of at least a dozen cliches you left out of your pep talk...not to mention the mixed metaphors ("Perception is in the eye of the beholder")...

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Rock
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 7:11 AM
Subject: RE: lady rated hurl fest clothing

The best part of his pep talk:

"The cops'll have to gas me before they throw me in the pokey."

I think Hirk came up with his slogan for the city council campaign. I can picture it on yard signs all around EL come next election. That, and some door-to-door campaigning wearing nothing but his hurlfest thong ought to bring out the votes.[Editor: LOL]

The results
See the pics here.