h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

So, the first question is obvious: Not being so tall myself, are you ever going to share the secret of being served???

Seriously, though, the article is lovely and makes me want to join the society. I'm also quite interested in some of the other clubs that you mentioned. Are you planning on expanding using future articles on any of them? we had a club very similar to the ruber stick club, except that we used PVD pipe and foam pipe insullation for our swords/clubs/and once a very fine staff. We also had something similar (I think) to GUESS in the form of the SKS (Society for Kreative Seriousness). I'm sure that you'll be getting additional club stories quite often, once this article becomes popular!

Ta. My ego has swelled no end.
An interesting idea that, to collate other peoples Uni societies. Any idea where I should advertise to get information? Or should I try wading through the minefield of submission to get to the public.

Perhaps you could talk to Frink. I've noticed that these stories generally reappear quickly once a bar or pub is in the picture.

I wasn't the member of any unusual clubs as such however, the croos country team were known as the bananas. Initially because it was the stable food on the way t oraces later because of the addition of a large inflatable banana which was given to the last runner of a relay race to cross the line.

More unusual than that was the founding of the irish Society in which I think I was the only fully eligible member of the orignal petition to the union, but isn't it amazing what you can achieve in the union bar on St. Patrick's night with Guiness at 75p a pint.

DD

*ears perk up*

Did I hear my name? (Thanks Gw7en )

I loved to play basketball until I realized that you have to be either (a) tall or (b) good. Since I was neither, I eventually had to give up.

This is good stuff Munchkin - I'm going to mention this at Peta's Picks and see if a little front page magic can get you some help thinking of other uni societies (can't think of any myself!)

-TVF

Incidentally, if you do want others to contribute different uni societies, you might mention that in the article.......unless I've misunderstood?

This is a really interesting subject... Thanks for pointing it out to me Frink.

THe suggestion from Gw7en was to add other peoples societies. If I get suggestions, I shall gladly do so, I shall try and rewrite to add this option in a bit.

Hey Munchkin - the anti-heightism league made it on the front page in Peta's picks! Who ever said classified advertising doesn't work?

I'm on the front page
I'm on the front page
I'm on the front page

This day shall live long in the memory of people with long memories.

Think I'd better lie down in a darkened room now.

Incidently, I have added a wee note requesting extra silly societies. Let us see what I receive.

I wouldn't bother telling Dancing Ermine then he tends to be forgetful.

Speaking of silly societies...

I've been the Founder member and Life President of the ?Metaphysical Yet Cynical Philosophy Club? (the question marks are important, don't ask why). This is a club that is so exclusive very few even no about it, but requires no formal test or initiation to join, I always treated it as a personal thing, but if you want to join, just e-mail me, and I will tell you how.

We like to debate such interesting questions as:

Who invented the ??
What is colour?
Where do babies come from?

Meetings are called reguarly and telepathically, when you feel the need, simply commune with us. (however, telling others about these meetings is dangerous. Remember: Talking to God is prayer, God talking to you is Schizophrenia)

I may create a page on h2g2 if you're lucky.

PS
I'm 6'3", can I join your club? ( I have to fly business class to avoid my legs turning black and falling off, surely this is discrimination?)

Exactly the sort of situation we feel proves that heightism is not just against short people. We shall welcome you with open arms, especially if you bring alcohol. Of course, being a non-discriminatory sort of society, we will accept tee-totallers, they just have to buy the crisps.

I'm under 5 foot and I have the advantage that I can walk under trees without my hat being pulled off my head by the branches, but I can't reach the top shelves in the supermarkets and the surfaces in standard kitchens are too high for me to kneed bread properly.

Whenever I go to other peoples houses, I get laughed at for having to find a chair to stand on just so I can reach the breakfast cereal!!

Ah, but the advantage to being short is never having to change a lightbulb, because you can't. I excel at holding ladders for people who can reach.

I tried using that excuse, but they just made me climb onto another bloody chair.

I changed it eventually, after watching you try for sometime..... I am not supprised at finding you in this forum, shortness being a subject close to your heart (just like my ankle is).

I just get picked up and put on tall people's shoulders.

Has it escaped your attention that you yourself are several inches shorter than average?? And you aren't much taller than me. And at least I don't get called things like "fluffy head" So there!!!!!