Maximal Fundimental Condiments April 30, 2012 1:52 PM Subscribe
Who is attending MaxFunCon 2012?!
Just booked my waitlist tickets, am going along with my podcast partner and another friend.
I guess YoungAmerican is a given, I know ColdChef is out (boo!). I haven't been back since 2009 so I'm hoping at least a couple MeFi pals are going. It was very nice to meet matthowie the first year!
Just booked my waitlist tickets, am going along with my podcast partner and another friend.
I guess YoungAmerican is a given, I know ColdChef is out (boo!). I haven't been back since 2009 so I'm hoping at least a couple MeFi pals are going. It was very nice to meet matthowie the first year!
I am. My first time, but I have several friends going. In the MaxFunverse I'm known as cruftbox.
posted by Argyle at 2:14 PM on April 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by Argyle at 2:14 PM on April 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
I'm gonna be there with pb and restless_nomad!
posted by mathowie (staff) at 2:15 PM on April 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by mathowie (staff) at 2:15 PM on April 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
Blah blah blah etc etc MAX FUN CON EAST #1 OCTOBER FOOLS
I already have my ticket (just kidding I do not but I probably shall)
posted by Potomac Avenue at 2:29 PM on April 30, 2012
I already have my ticket (just kidding I do not but I probably shall)
posted by Potomac Avenue at 2:29 PM on April 30, 2012
Hopefully this post goes better than last year's version.
posted by smackfu at 2:42 PM on April 30, 2012
posted by smackfu at 2:42 PM on April 30, 2012
Hi Chocolate Pickle, I am not proposing a meetup so I'm not sure what I would post in IRL. I am just asking who is coming to an event which several Mefites traditionally attend.
posted by SassHat at 2:56 PM on April 30, 2012
posted by SassHat at 2:56 PM on April 30, 2012
Shouldn't this go in IRL?
No, this is fine. I will be around here minding the fort that weekend, though I think technically doing that from NYC.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 3:36 PM on April 30, 2012
No, this is fine. I will be around here minding the fort that weekend, though I think technically doing that from NYC.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 3:36 PM on April 30, 2012
THERE'S A FORT?
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 4:19 PM on April 30, 2012 [3 favorites]
posted by Bunny Ultramod at 4:19 PM on April 30, 2012 [3 favorites]
No, this is fine.
Which sorts of events are fine for MetaTalk and which ones must be posted in IRL?
posted by grouse at 4:43 PM on April 30, 2012
Which sorts of events are fine for MetaTalk and which ones must be posted in IRL?
posted by grouse at 4:43 PM on April 30, 2012
Which sorts of events are fine for MetaTalk and which ones must be posted in IRL?
This one is fine for here. It's an annual event which has, in the past, been sponsored by the site. By and large we'd like people to use IRL and we make the occasional exception. I think we did the same for SXSW and occasional other national or international events (library conference?) where a post in IRL might not be seen by the people who were coming from out of town to go to the thing.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 4:47 PM on April 30, 2012
This one is fine for here. It's an annual event which has, in the past, been sponsored by the site. By and large we'd like people to use IRL and we make the occasional exception. I think we did the same for SXSW and occasional other national or international events (library conference?) where a post in IRL might not be seen by the people who were coming from out of town to go to the thing.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 4:47 PM on April 30, 2012
Also, trivia contests with reddit. You know, important stuff.
posted by zamboni at 5:05 PM on April 30, 2012
posted by zamboni at 5:05 PM on April 30, 2012
THERE'S A FORT?
YES and there is a slushie machine and pillows and a trebuchet
posted by elizardbits at 5:40 PM on April 30, 2012
YES and there is a slushie machine and pillows and a trebuchet
posted by elizardbits at 5:40 PM on April 30, 2012
Why doesn't any cool stuff happen in NYC?
You have to ask?
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 5:55 PM on April 30, 2012
You have to ask?
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 5:55 PM on April 30, 2012
THERE'S A FORT?
YES and there is a slushie machine and pillows and a trebuchet
Wait, is this Blanketsburg or Pillowtown?
posted by ocherdraco at 6:03 PM on April 30, 2012 [2 favorites]
YES and there is a slushie machine and pillows and a trebuchet
Wait, is this Blanketsburg or Pillowtown?
posted by ocherdraco at 6:03 PM on April 30, 2012 [2 favorites]
someone please favorite this post, i have 10666 favorites and its freaking me out bigtime.
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:13 PM on April 30, 2012 [3 favorites]
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:13 PM on April 30, 2012 [3 favorites]
It's more of a military operation in Brooklyn
You probobly haven't heard of it
It's pretty underground.
posted by The Whelk at 6:14 PM on April 30, 2012
You probobly haven't heard of it
It's pretty underground.
posted by The Whelk at 6:14 PM on April 30, 2012
To my amazement, I found out I have my own travel budget at work. This might be the year!
posted by mr_crash_davis at 6:27 PM on April 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by mr_crash_davis at 6:27 PM on April 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
Eh, just come get loaded with me instead.
posted by jonmc at 6:28 PM on April 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by jonmc at 6:28 PM on April 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
I have both been to MaxFunCon and gotten loaded with jonmc. Both are pretty damn great.
posted by ColdChef at 6:48 PM on April 30, 2012 [2 favorites]
posted by ColdChef at 6:48 PM on April 30, 2012 [2 favorites]
TY
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:59 PM on April 30, 2012
posted by Potomac Avenue at 6:59 PM on April 30, 2012
I've decided to run MinFunCon.
It'll be held on the California station of theForest Park Line Forest Park Branch of the Blue line in Chicago. In February. Note, there is no eating, drinking or gambling on CTA vehicles or platforms.
posted by eriko at 7:06 PM on April 30, 2012 [2 favorites]
It'll be held on the California station of the
posted by eriko at 7:06 PM on April 30, 2012 [2 favorites]
Eh, just come get loaded with me instead.
Done. You want to come here, or should I come there?
The correct answer, it seems to me, is "both." Normally, I have to warn about people drinking with MeFiChi, but you're a pro, I'm not worried.
much.
I regret that I have only one liver to give for my country.
posted by eriko at 7:09 PM on April 30, 2012
Done. You want to come here, or should I come there?
The correct answer, it seems to me, is "both." Normally, I have to warn about people drinking with MeFiChi, but you're a pro, I'm not worried.
much.
I regret that I have only one liver to give for my country.
posted by eriko at 7:09 PM on April 30, 2012
> YES and there is a slushie machine and pillows and a trebuchet
Don't forget the Funicular.
> I have both been to MaxFunCon and gotten loaded with jonmc. Both are pretty damn great.
I have gotten loaded with ColdChef, which is pretty great in and of itself.
posted by mrzarquon at 7:35 PM on April 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
Don't forget the Funicular.
> I have both been to MaxFunCon and gotten loaded with jonmc. Both are pretty damn great.
I have gotten loaded with ColdChef, which is pretty great in and of itself.
posted by mrzarquon at 7:35 PM on April 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
Wow, that does sound fun. And I am impressed they are giving single people/attendees discounts to share rooms with others. That's a cool idea- often you get fined single supplements. Looks like there's an east coast one in the fall. Interesting!
And Maria Bamford. That's maximal awesomeness right there. (Realize I am merging east and west events).
PS I saw Matt Haughey and Cortex in the country estate wear pics...cool!
posted by bquarters at 7:39 PM on April 30, 2012
And Maria Bamford. That's maximal awesomeness right there. (Realize I am merging east and west events).
PS I saw Matt Haughey and Cortex in the country estate wear pics...cool!
posted by bquarters at 7:39 PM on April 30, 2012
I've decided to run MinFunCon.
Dude, I think I have been at your event for about 3 weeks straight. When does this thing end?
posted by Devils Rancher at 8:29 PM on April 30, 2012
Dude, I think I have been at your event for about 3 weeks straight. When does this thing end?
posted by Devils Rancher at 8:29 PM on April 30, 2012
I will be there, as per usual, with my husband. We will be missing ColdChef.
We would probably be down for an LA meetup before or after, depending on schedules.
posted by Lyn Never at 8:39 PM on April 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
We would probably be down for an LA meetup before or after, depending on schedules.
posted by Lyn Never at 8:39 PM on April 30, 2012 [1 favorite]
I think I have been at your event for about 3 weeks straight. When does this thing end?
You can check out any time you like.
posted by adamdschneider at 9:39 PM on April 30, 2012
You can check out any time you like.
posted by adamdschneider at 9:39 PM on April 30, 2012
I will be going again. I went to the first one and made my triumphant return last year where I did the stand-up open mike with Maria and Jackie Kashian. Super fun!
I can't wait to see everyone. :)
posted by inturnaround at 5:06 AM on May 1, 2012
I can't wait to see everyone. :)
posted by inturnaround at 5:06 AM on May 1, 2012
It's very small attendance I believe, so the costs of the speakers and entertainment aren't spread over that many people.
posted by smackfu at 6:36 AM on May 1, 2012
posted by smackfu at 6:36 AM on May 1, 2012
Holy shit is it really $800?
I could have a lot of fun for $800 bucks. Maybe not maximum fun, but certainly a satisfactory amount of fun.
posted by octobersurprise at 8:23 AM on May 1, 2012 [1 favorite]
I could have a lot of fun for $800 bucks. Maybe not maximum fun, but certainly a satisfactory amount of fun.
posted by octobersurprise at 8:23 AM on May 1, 2012 [1 favorite]
I'll be there along with Mrs. mmascolino. Last year's events were tremendous and I hope it is just as good this year. The price was initially pretty shocking but when you factor in the intimate scale of the thing plus the lodging, food, drinks and entertainment it isn't as overwhelming as it first appears.
posted by mmascolino at 9:20 AM on May 1, 2012
posted by mmascolino at 9:20 AM on May 1, 2012
I'll be there to misjudge the strength of the drinks at Hodgman's pub quiz for the third year running.
posted by unsupervised at 6:56 PM on May 1, 2012
posted by unsupervised at 6:56 PM on May 1, 2012
Folks are correct - the $800 includes lodging, food, alcohol, registration and entertainment. There's also a roughly 3-to-1 ratio of paid attendees to performers, presenters and staff. It's a very intimate event.
posted by YoungAmerican at 8:48 AM on May 2, 2012
posted by YoungAmerican at 8:48 AM on May 2, 2012
Why doesn't any cool stuff happen in NYC?
MaxFunCon East is in the Poconos, a short drive from NYC. We put it there specifically because it was the closest appropriate venue to New York. Our partner in the event is WNYC.
posted by YoungAmerican at 8:49 AM on May 2, 2012
MaxFunCon East is in the Poconos, a short drive from NYC. We put it there specifically because it was the closest appropriate venue to New York. Our partner in the event is WNYC.
posted by YoungAmerican at 8:49 AM on May 2, 2012
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posted by Bunny Ultramod at 1:55 PM on April 30, 2012 [2 favorites]