Notice that the last weekend is now "Mediterranean Venture" with Italian, French, Spanish and Greek vendors.
It had been "Italian".
http://www.renaissancefest.com/MRF/themeweekends.html
I love it,
"6th Weekend" ::)
Because how do you turn healthy/green living into something renaissance-y?
I suggested they call that weekend "Au Natural". ;D
"Au Natural" Jack! can you imagine what that might bring out at Fest... and are you really willing to take that chance? :o
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on April 27, 2009, 08:05:56 AM
I suggested they call that weekend "Au Natural". ;D
Bwahahaaa!
WOLF RUN
Why not?? It would separate the serious ren enthusiasts with the so-n-so's. Then we could see......well we'd really see wouldn't we??????? :o ::) ;) :-[ :-X :-X :-X :-X
Quote from: Lord Figaro on April 27, 2009, 06:34:56 PM
Why not?? It would separate the serious ren enthusiasts with the so-n-so's. Then we could see......well we'd really see wouldn't we??????? :o ::) ;) :-[ :-X :-X :-X :-X
My fear is that we'd find too many people eager to parade their shortcomings... :o :-X ::)
Oh snap!!!
Of course they could probably cheat and get one of those extenze pills or one of those products. Talk about false advertising though huh?
All we need is a faire full of Smilin' Bobs!
Trying to make an epic tale out of a short story never works. :D
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on April 28, 2009, 07:35:26 PM
All we need is a faire full of Smilin' Bobs!
Trying to make an epic tale out of a short story never works. :D
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/kilroyshr/enzyte.jpg)
Bwahahaa!
Oh god, I hate that guy!
I hate those commercials! Always end up whistling that stupid song after seeing them.
Quote from: Mad Jack Wolfe on April 27, 2009, 08:49:36 PM
Quote from: Lord Figaro on April 27, 2009, 06:34:56 PM
Why not?? It would separate the serious ren enthusiasts with the so-n-so's. Then we could see......well we'd really see wouldn't we??????? :o ::) ;) :-[ :-X :-X :-X :-X
My fear is that we'd find too many people eager to parade their shortcomings... :o :-X ::)
And now you know why I avoid Fondle Football every year.
Yeah, I hate that guy too...stupid product doesn't wor...I mean who needs it huh? Right guys?
;D
"Royal Rumble: A Health and Wellness Celebration" (http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=95266472974&ref=nf)
Royal Rumble?? Surely they joust -I mean jest? :P
Forum rules will not allow me to express my true feelings for the naming of this weekend. Seriously flawed marketing here.
I shall do my best to avoid anything remotely associated with this BS. I will find and eat the fattiest foods and drink the alcoholiest alcohol! That assumes I even attend this lame weekend...what a bunch a...
Worst. Theme. EVER. ::)
They should bow to the inevitable and bring back the pirate-themed weekend, if only to annoy Groomporter. ;D
Quote from: Noble Dreg on May 12, 2009, 09:04:50 PM
Forum rules will not allow me to express my true feelings for the naming of this weekend. Seriously flawed marketing here.
I shall do my best to avoid anything remotely associated with this BS. I will find and eat the fattiest foods and drink the alcoholiest alcohol! That assumes I even attend this lame weekend...what a bunch a...
That sounds like a good plan!
Wow... that's even dumber than the Latino weekend. Rumble? Doesn't that mean street brawling or wrestling? How does that evoke thoughts of Healthy Living? They have really lost the theme this time. Just wow. :o
If this was their top choice of offerings it really makes you wonder what some of the other ideas were.
About a million and one things infinitely less stupid.
Quote from: Lady L on May 12, 2009, 11:57:22 PM
Wow... that's even dumber than the Latino weekend. Rumble? Doesn't that mean street brawling or wrestling? How does that evoke thoughts of Healthy Living? They have really lost the theme this time. Just wow. :o
Well, don't we all think of the renaissance period as an iconic exampl of physical fitness.? Yeah, they were alot more concerned with survival!
Rumble?? What.. the ... heck? Ren faire goes West Side Story! LOLOL!
As Michael Buffer says - "Let's get ready to Ruummbbllllle" WTH??
Quote from: groomporter on May 12, 2009, 06:55:04 PM
"Royal Rumble: A Health and Wellness Celebration" (http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=95266472974&ref=nf)
Royal Rumble?? Surely they joust -I mean jest? :P
I think this is trademark and copyright infringement. The event 'Royal Rumble' is owned by the largest sports entertainment corporation in the country, the WWE. They could file suit against MAF in a heartbeat over this, and have been known to. I would consider changing this.
Besides, I am not sure 'Royal Rumble' has anything to do with health & wellness. And I'm not convinced fest even needs this weekend. To not be hypocritical, they would need to shut down almost every food and beverage booth.
Maybe they're thinking of the rumble of feet during the 5 & 10 K??
I think I've mentioned elsewhere that I figure it's an attempt to widen their market as well as make better use of the space outside the fence where the Scottish groups and vendors set up on Highland weekend. I suspect they're going to rent space out there to various fitness type groups or vendors.
I gotta say it:
Anyone who comes to fest for a 5k or a 10k is an idiot. (If they do, I hope they choose mead for their water bottles. Just sayin'.)
And who would really come to fest, say "Look! Exercise and health stuff! Let's go over there instead of to the shows and crafts, and swords."? I don't get it. That's why malls have GNC and Trader Joe's is expanding. That is why Seward Coop moved. (Very nice. I work next door.)
I just don't see this becomming any type of success other than to rent vacant space to snake oil salesmen that couldn't get into the Grandstand at the state fair. I just don't see it.
Am I seriously blind and missing something, here? Or are the rest of us just as confused as I am?
I could maybe see it more if they linked it to a charity or something, like a run for cancer research, or something like that. Maybe if you pledge "X" amount you get in free or half price?
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You guys are no fun. You shouldn't have said a word and should have just emailed the WWE and they would OWN the festival this time next year.
Maybe the guy who suggested Royal Rumble works for the WWE and they wanted to go into the renaissance faire business.
Regards,
CB
Oh lord, caqn you imagine what pro wrestlers would do with things like the joust :o
Good thing the Maypole Dancers are safe. Poor Morris Dancers. They're gonna get thumped right good.
Everyone I told this to all said the same thing... WHAT? That's insane!
When I think of all the really cool and/or exciting themes they could have had, I just don't know what marketing was thinking.
How are they going to promote this? How are the shopkeepers/entertainment going to tie into it? Or maybe we aren't supposed to, since it's on the "other side of the fence."
Maybe barbarian warrior and viking wrestling...that's what it makes me think of.
Sooo, am I to deduce that Royal Rumble weekend has become the new Pirate Weekend? ::) I think it's wonderful that they are trying to broaden the patron base (more guests = more money = more faire) but I don't think their marketing people actually work in marketing or they wouldn't have allowed such an obviously contrary idea to come to fruition. I'll be passing on whatever is on offer that weekend.
Definitely something that makes you go HMMMMM!?!?!?!
Quote from: Cobaltblu on May 13, 2009, 10:39:37 AM
You guys are no fun. You shouldn't have said a word and should have just emailed the WWE and they would OWN the festival this time next year.
Maybe the guy who suggested Royal Rumble works for the WWE and they wanted to go into the renaissance faire business.
Regards,
CB
I'd watch it!
I'm up for a 5k run as long as their os oxygen and wheelchairs a long the way, and of course mead for free. I think we have earned it by running that far!
Quote from: Marietta Graziella on May 15, 2009, 07:54:37 AM
Sooo, am I to deduce that Royal Rumble weekend has become the new Pirate Weekend?
Every weekend I'm there is Pirate Weekend. Didn't you get the memo? ;) :D
I think they should call it the Queen Victoria 5k and make everyone participating dress like Queen victoria ala Monty Python (the queen victoria handicap sketch..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktYMkxD0Fzc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktYMkxD0Fzc)) I would even think about doing that..it would be a hoot!
Considering the kilometer was established in 1810, I wonder how 'period' such an event could be.
Should really be in 'ells' (arm lengths) and 'hands.'
Quote from: Rune on June 22, 2009, 01:40:29 PM
I think they should call it the Queen Victoria 5k and make everyone participating dress like Queen victoria ala Monty Python (the queen victoria handicap sketch..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktYMkxD0Fzc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktYMkxD0Fzc)) I would even think about doing that..it would be a hoot!
Uhm, Rune dear boy...That's not a 5K, that's a "drag" race! ;D
Quote from: Noble Dreg on June 22, 2009, 05:35:26 PM
Quote from: Rune on June 22, 2009, 01:40:29 PM
I think they should call it the Queen Victoria 5k and make everyone participating dress like Queen victoria ala Monty Python (the queen victoria handicap sketch..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktYMkxD0Fzc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktYMkxD0Fzc)) I would even think about doing that..it would be a hoot!
Uhm, Rune dear boy...That's not a 5K, that's a "drag" race! ;D
::)
*GROAN* ::)
I see on the website the theme for 6th weekend is still "6th Weekend" did they give up on the Royal Rumble name since it was used by a wrestling program?
Quote from: SleepyArcher on June 19, 2009, 08:04:16 PM
I'm up for a 5k run as long as their os oxygen and wheelchairs a long the way, and of course mead for free. I think we have earned it by running that far!
Just have someone hold a mug o mead in front of me, I'll run it!!
Quote from: groomporter on July 21, 2009, 08:14:29 AM
I see on the website the theme for 6th weekend is still "6th Weekend" did they give up on the Royal Rumble name since it was used by a wrestling program?
The peeps responsible for updating the website are notoriously lazy on updating the small details such as that. If you click the 6th Weekend link, it does say "Royal Rumble" on a banner across the top.