GOATENATING THE COUNTRYSIDE
posted August 24, 2012 4:31 PM   RSS | iCal | +googleCal

Wed September 5 at 6:00 PM, The Billy Goat
430 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, USA (Map & Directions)
September has begun (or will have had begun when this meetup has happened) and thus it is time for a billy goat tavern meetup followed by the totally optional (and totally awesome) karaoking at the blue frog.
posted by garlic to Meetup (64 comments total)

Looks fine from here
posted by crush-onastick at 4:46 PM on August 24, 2012


ALL YOUR COUNTRYSIDE ARE BELONG TO GOATS
posted by phunniemee at 5:43 PM on August 24, 2012


Are there any thatched-roof cottages in Chicago?
posted by tzikeh at 12:03 AM on August 25, 2012


With consummate tiny beers.
posted by Evilspork at 2:08 AM on August 25, 2012


Ah, damn. Just realized his is the day I have to work late so I can't come. Boo.
posted by SpiffyRob at 6:21 AM on September 4, 2012


can't come early. Can come late. Hooray!
posted by garlic at 11:06 AM on September 4, 2012


I will be there at 5 and leaving relatively early to tend to my doggy. (Mostly just an excuse to link to a picture of my doggy. Also: bad Spiffy.)
posted by phunniemee at 12:52 PM on September 4, 2012


I am out. I got stuff. But I leave you with a Guardian article about our fair city, comments are interesting:
Ever Obama's town, Chicago looks for a new future amid a panicked present
posted by readery at 5:13 PM on September 4, 2012


Can't do this. Sucks -- was planning on it, after doing Pequod's. Just gonna be too damn long a day.
posted by tzikeh at 9:28 PM on September 4, 2012


I might head out to karaoke. Never know. I'm unpredictable like a wild pony. *gallops away*
posted by bryanthecook at 6:49 AM on September 5, 2012 [1 favorite]


I'm also out. I did not realize my flight tomorrow required me to get up so early.
posted by crush-onastick at 7:06 AM on September 5, 2012


My feet are wet. :(
posted by phunniemee at 7:11 AM on September 5, 2012


I really hope to make it -- but I'm on a weird sleep schedule and didn't get much last night. Going out might be just what I need (rather than coming home, crash napping, and then waking up after midnight and not being able to go back to sleep) -- but it depends on how I feel as the day goes on.
posted by MCMikeNamara at 8:02 AM on September 5, 2012


I'll be there. How do I recognize y'all?
posted by srboisvert at 10:48 AM on September 5, 2012


There's a decent chance I'll be there before anyone else. If you're getting there early, I'll be sitting to the left as you walk in the door. I have short brown hair and am wearing a dark gray shirt today.

Otherwise, the group of weirdos (with a higher than average for the population amount of glasses and beards) on the left.
posted by phunniemee at 10:55 AM on September 5, 2012


Guys, I realize we just recently Pequod'd, but there is not nearly enough goatenating in this thread for this late on a Wednesday afternoon. For shame. FOR SHAME.
posted by phunniemee at 1:40 PM on September 5, 2012


I just googled "places in nap in chicago" as my afternoon moves along and my want to goat, which is great, starts to exceed my energy levels, which is not great. (Amusingly, this was the second result.)

There's a 5 Hour Energy in my desk, which I think was given to me as a joke, but now seems like a viable option.
posted by MCMikeNamara at 2:02 PM on September 5, 2012


Damn that shit is disgusting.
posted by MCMikeNamara at 2:03 PM on September 5, 2012


But 73% of the doctors 5 Hour Energy surveyed said they would recommend 5 Hour Energy to their patients who were already using 5 Hour Energy!
posted by phunniemee at 2:06 PM on September 5, 2012


Ha! Actually, intrigued by your reply, I googled and found the numbers are even worse than that (according to doctorsreview5hour.com, naturally)

Of the 503 online and 2,500 in-person, over 73% said they would recommend a low calorie energy supplement to their healthy patients who use energy supplements.

Of the 73% of primary care physicians who would recommend a low calorie energy supplement to their healthy patients who use energy supplements, 56% would specifically recommend 5-hour ENERGY for their healthy patients who use energy supplements. Of all primary care physicians surveyed, 47% would specifically recommend 5-hour ENERGY for their healthy patients who use energy supplements.


If I was a math teacher, I'd use this as story problem. This is why I wouldn't be a good math teacher.
posted by MCMikeNamara at 2:15 PM on September 5, 2012


Every time that commercial comes on I almost pee myself laughing at their bullshit statistics. They brag about that 73% hard, and anyone over the age of 4 who actually listens to the words they're saying can see how bullshit it is.
posted by phunniemee at 2:18 PM on September 5, 2012


Also, is it just me and my uncharitable interpretation, or does powder-blue coat 73% lady look like she's trying to stifle a fart in that picture?
posted by phunniemee at 2:19 PM on September 5, 2012


So is she from the commercial? I know I've heard the statistics before, but I've never paid that much attention. I was curious if the picture was taken just for this ad or if they purchased it as a generic "business lady image."

I'm not sure which option would have made that face more ridiculous.
posted by MCMikeNamara at 2:24 PM on September 5, 2012


5 Hour Energy Drink test result: It's no Blue Sky but it does seem to have had some sort of effect.
posted by MCMikeNamara at 2:24 PM on September 5, 2012


Wow, OK, yeah. Definitely stifling a fart in that one. Because in the next "FOR DOCTORS ONLY" page, she stifles no more.

This is funny because butts. QED.
posted by phunniemee at 2:25 PM on September 5, 2012


Yup, she's definitely the lady in the commercials.
posted by phunniemee at 2:29 PM on September 5, 2012


It would be harder to stifle a fart with your legs crossed like she is in the second photo.

(I may or may not have just tried this at my desk.)
posted by MCMikeNamara at 2:29 PM on September 5, 2012


Places to nap in Chicago: my new workplace has a nap room. I haven't seen anyone use it yet in the week and a half I've been here.
posted by garlic at 2:33 PM on September 5, 2012


My first workplace used to have a "sick room" -- which was also supposed to be a nursing room (which always riled me up) -- which a younger version of me who was tired at work AFTER going out, rather than before, would often use for naps.

Between that and the free cafeteria it's a wonder I ever left (except for the whole "soul crushing vibe" it had going on)
posted by MCMikeNamara at 3:10 PM on September 5, 2012


GUYS THERE IS A FILM CREW ALL UP IN OUR SPOT DOING WEIRD FILM CREW THINGS.

I am in the VIP room.
posted by phunniemee at 3:25 PM on September 5, 2012


This is going to be the earliest I've ever gotten to the goat.
posted by garlic at 3:26 PM on September 5, 2012


TEAR SHIT UP
posted by eamondaly at 3:37 PM on September 5, 2012


TV cameras at the goat...
posted by garlic at 3:40 PM on September 5, 2012


IN OUR SPOT!
posted by garlic at 3:41 PM on September 5, 2012


We are VIPs.
posted by garlic at 3:48 PM on September 5, 2012


I remember the last time there were TV cameras in the Goat. I was super upset by the shallowness of the political thing being captured. Outraged I was. But now I barely remember what race it was that got me so worked up. There's a lesson there.


(...though it may be "don't drink before you go to the Goat.")
posted by MCMikeNamara at 3:58 PM on September 5, 2012


I still have some work to do, so if I don't make it to the goat, will someone tell me when you move to the frog? Pretty please?
posted by youngergirl44 at 4:53 PM on September 5, 2012


Will do.
posted by garlic at 5:08 PM on September 5, 2012


I am a hinge point in my evening: be tired and cranky and go home, or saddle up and head north? Is there to be a suitable quorum for the frog? Are you having so much fun already that you're not even checking this thread anymore?
Inform my decisions, please.
posted by Cold Lurkey at 5:29 PM on September 5, 2012


The frog quorum is small, but it'll get larger if you come.
posted by garlic at 5:35 PM on September 5, 2012 [1 favorite]


Ah, the old N+1 >N argument.
I'd hate to be the negative one, but you'd be negative too... if you had to ride 6 miles just to get a tawny water.

That said, not so cranky... saddling up now.
posted by Cold Lurkey at 5:58 PM on September 5, 2012


Take that crankyness!
posted by garlic at 6:03 PM on September 5, 2012


Count me toward the frog quarum. I'm watching football via slingbox on my phone while I work. Woo! FOOTBALL SEASON!!!!!!!!!!1!1
posted by youngergirl44 at 6:07 PM on September 5, 2012


A man who looked like eamondaly from a distance just approached the Goat as I left to find cigarettes. I waved hello from a distance and finger snapped a greeting up close. It wasn't until he walked past me that I realized it was not an Eamon I knew. My apologies to bearded not-Eamon looking for the stairs up to Michigan Avenue; your terrified gaze made my embarrassment worth it.
posted by MCMikeNamara at 6:18 PM on September 5, 2012


On this date in 1705, Peter the Great imposed a 'beard tax' on men in Russia. I learned that from NPR this morning.
posted by youngergirl44 at 6:33 PM on September 5, 2012 [2 favorites]


Here's the deal. I have to take my car back home and then will take a cab wherever you kids are. It might take me 20 minutes. I will check here for updates since we're getting toward karaoke time. See you kids soon!
posted by youngergirl44 at 6:39 PM on September 5, 2012


Just wrapped up here, so I'll meet you at the Frog.
posted by eamondaly at 6:41 PM on September 5, 2012


Still at the goat. We have no experts, so hopefully we make it to the frog at the right time.
posted by garlic at 6:53 PM on September 5, 2012


Yay! So nice to have fresh meat new folks at a goatup!
posted by phunniemee at 6:59 PM on September 5, 2012


OH HEY GUYS YOU WANNA HANG OUT oh
posted by shakespeherian at 7:06 PM on September 5, 2012


Almost ready to leave the house - took me a bit longer than 20. I believe I will just go to the frog?
posted by youngergirl44 at 7:19 PM on September 5, 2012


Going to the frog now.
posted by garlic at 7:39 PM on September 5, 2012


Me too! Fancy that!
posted by youngergirl44 at 7:40 PM on September 5, 2012


There are free days at the Field this month. Now I just have to figure out how to prove I am a resident. Gunshot residue or burrito stain on my shirt?
posted by srboisvert at 9:04 PM on September 5, 2012 [1 favorite]


Whoops.
posted by Evilspork at 11:04 PM on September 5, 2012


A piece of mail addressed to you at your address will do it.

This is also how you get a library card (and having a library card will also give you access to a reduced fee Chicago museum pass).
posted by phunniemee at 4:57 AM on September 6, 2012




As Promised: Thanks to eamon, and the marvelous peacock spider of Australia, I made this video.

Please keep in mind that I know it could be edited into pure sublime synchronicity, however I don't have all the time, or the capacity to listen to that song sufficient to bring it to its apotheosis.
posted by Cold Lurkey at 7:40 PM on September 6, 2012 [4 favorites]


Why is this hidden? It's AWESOME.
posted by eamondaly at 8:34 PM on September 6, 2012


Cold Lurkey, that is the most amazing thing I have EVER seen. EVER.
posted by misskaz at 7:50 AM on September 7, 2012


super awesome. Is it ok to share with others?
posted by garlic at 1:03 PM on September 8, 2012


hell, It's worth making a Metafilter post about, if only it wasn't probably against the rules.
posted by garlic at 1:04 PM on September 8, 2012


What rule? The rule against fun?


I hate that rule.
posted by Evilspork at 6:29 AM on September 9, 2012


I don't mind if it's shared, moderately. But as far as wider dissemination, enh, I prefer not, as I only put 45 minutes of effort into it, with some pretty good results. With two hours, however, and an in-human tolerance for that song it could be perfect. With that in mind, I'm reluctant to let it too far out into the world. Also, there are some factual errors: While the spiders are unabashedly passionate, this passion does not reside in their pants, as they do not wear pants.
posted by Cold Lurkey at 9:07 AM on September 9, 2012 [1 favorite]



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