Full RAG week line up

Papa_Lazarou

It looks just alright. Nothing spectacular.


*EDIT*Sorry for it being so big but you wont be able to read it if its any smaller.

Nova_era

I can't wait

ReacherCreature

IMO, it's interesting to note that there's less emphasis on the use of 'RAG' week, on the hoodies, UCC Express and the advertisments like above they're referring to it as R&G week etc. Probably trying to shrug off the 'RAG week' in terms of advertisment. Now it's Raise and Give and so on.

Papa_Lazarou

ReacherCreature wrote: »

IMO, it's interesting to note that there's less emphasis on the use of 'RAG' week, on the hoodies, UCC Express and the advertisments like above they're referring to it as R&G week etc. Probably trying to shrug off the 'RAG week' in terms of advertisment. Now it's Raise and Give and so on.

The SU have said that themselves. RAG week is associated nowadays with binge drinking and couches on fire on college road. Calling it raise and give does take away the drinking image and makes it look like the whole week is actually for collecting for charity.

Nova_era

I predict more trouble then last year

Orizio

Meh.

Does this mean my evening jogging in and around Mardyke and the street ahead of Prez will be disturbed by drunken morons?

Nova_era

Orizio wrote: »

Meh.

Does this mean my evening jogging in and around Mardyke and the street ahead of Prez will be disturbed by drunken morons?

Life itself will be disturbed by drunken morons.

PhatPiggins

Anyone else disappointed with the crapness of the R&G hoodies this year

After the song and dance the SU put on about selecting from a host of manufacturers, mono colour hoodies with screen printing on them is the pits

itsallaboutheL

i for one am all for drunk morons, providing said morons restrict themselves to staying vaguely within the parameters set by the department of justice..

bassy1

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

i for one am all for drunk morons, providing said morons restrict themselves to staying vaguely within the parameters set by the department of justice..

He speaks the truth!

Nova_era

What do people think of the amazing SU slogan on these drinking posters "Don't be a wanker, don't drink in public".

Another fantasticly grown up piece of work by the SU.

itsallaboutheL

Nova_era wrote: »

What do people think of the amazing SU slogan on these drinking posters "Don't be a wanker, don't drink in public".

Another fantasticly grown up piece of work by the SU.

would you ever fuck off and join the SU if you think you'd do so much better..

Nova_era

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

would you ever fuck off and join the SU if you think you'd do so much better..

I never once said I'd do better, but I'd like to think that common sense would prevail when doing basic things such as coming up with a slogan discouraging people from drinking in public. "Don't be a wanker". Is that really the best that that bunch of useless ***** could come up with?

Byron85

Nova_era wrote: »

Is that really the best that that bunch of useless ***** could come up with?

"Don't end up "legless"."

Parsley

Nova_era wrote: »

I never once said I'd do better, but I'd like to think that common sense would prevail when doing basic things such as coming up with a slogan discouraging people from drinking in public. "Don't be a wanker". Is that really the best that that bunch of useless ***** could come up with?

it doesn't have to be the most sensible or hard-hitting slogan. if people see it everywhere, it'll stick. if people see it and think "what a f*cking useless slogan" like you did, it'll stick in their heads even more. like how you see annoying ads on tv and say you hate them, but their job's done because it's impacted on you.

but anyway, what would you put on the poster? i'm assuming you've got a work of unparalleled genius lined up to blow us all away and expose the SU for the fools they are...

Nova_era

Thyme wrote: »

it doesn't have to be the most sensible or hard-hitting slogan. if people see it everywhere, it'll stick. if people see it and think "what a f*cking useless slogan" like you did, it'll stick in their heads even more. like how you see annoying ads on tv and say you hate them, but their job's done because it's impacted on you.

but anyway, what would you put on the poster? i'm assuming you've got a work of unparalleled genius lined up to blow us all away and expose the SU for the fools they are...

Why would you assume that? Have I indicated anywhere that I am brimming with creative genius?

Parsley

Nova_era wrote: »

Why would you assume that? Have I indicated anywhere that I am brimming with creative genius?

well if you can't come up with a better slogan, i think it's a little incredibly hypocritical to give out about someone else's "****e" slogan.

Nova_era

Thyme wrote: »

well if you can't come up with a better slogan, i think it's a little incredibly hypocritical to give out about someone else's "****e" slogan.

Here are some better slogans. If you think that "dont be a wanker" is better than any of these, then I suggest you partake in a taste comparison test between cyanide and orange juice.

"Don't drink in public, it's illegal".

Or how about a picture of a homeless person lying asleep on a street, with an empty bottle of vodka next to them, and a caption saying "he was unlucky, do you want to be next? Drinking in public is illegal, punishable with a €63 fine."

Or maybe "Are you in such a hurry that you couldn't finish that can in your house? Take a chill pill. €63 fine"

Perhaps "€63 fine. That's €63 bottles of Labbats Ice. That's 63 minutes with a female law student in the toilets of Aras na Laoi. That's the average annual income of a CIT graduate. You don't want to throw that kind of money away by just drinking in public."

But no, the SU came along and said "Don't be a wanker"

Or if you really must persist on something that will catch peoples eyes, then perhaps include a picture of the destruction in Haiti, and a slogan along the lines of "You could waste €63 by drinking in public, or you could help give these poor orphans a lifeline. Can you live with the shame?"

itsallaboutheL

Nova_era wrote: »

Here are some better slogans. If you think that "dont be a wanker" is better than any of these, then I suggest you partake in a taste comparison test between cyanide and orange juice.

"Don't drink in public, it's illegal".

Or how about a picture of a homeless person lying asleep on a street, with an empty bottle of vodka next to them, and a caption saying "he was unlucky, do you want to be next? Drinking in public is illegal, punishable with a €63 fine."

Or maybe "Are you in such a hurry that you couldn't finish that can in your house? Take a chill pill. €63 fine"

Perhaps "€63 fine. That's €63 bottles of Labbats Ice. That's 63 minutes with a female law student in the toilets of Aras na Laoi. That's the average annual income of a CIT graduate. You don't want to throw that kind of money away by just drinking in public."

But no, the SU came along and said "Don't be a wanker"

Or if you really must persist on something that will catch peoples eyes, then perhaps include a picture of the destruction in Haiti, and a slogan along the lines of "You could waste €63 by drinking in public, or you could help give these poor orphans a lifeline. Can you live with the shame?"

Maybe you should consider listening to them....

Nova_era

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

Maybe you should consider listening to them....

Listening to whom?

itsallaboutheL

Nova_era wrote: »

Listening to whom?

The SU

Nova_era

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

The SU

Why? Are you attempting, in some pathetic round about way, to say that I'm a wanker? Allow me to add up your reasoning. I've badmouthed the angelic student union? I've said something against them, which you haven't yet amassed the intelligence to disagree with? Your girlfriend just broke up with you after a week and you're looking for an internet argument?

Don't go around calling people names on the internet unless you have something back it up with. Special Olympics etc.

itsallaboutheL

Nova_era wrote: »

Why? Are you attempting, in some pathetic round about way, to say that I'm a wanker? Allow me to add up your reasoning. I've badmouthed the angelic student union? I've said something against them, which you haven't yet amassed the intelligence to disagree with? Your girlfriend just broke up with you after a week and you're looking for an internet argument?

Don't go around calling people names on the internet unless you have something back it up with. Special Olympics etc.

You make an awful lot of noise on an awful lot of threads, without once providing an alternative, or attempting to right the wrongs as perceived by you..

If you feel, as you clearly do, that the SU aren't quite doing their job properly then why not provide an alternative..


The phrase Keyboard warrior springs to mind.

Papa_Lazarou

Fight fight fight!!!!!! :rolleyes:

Anyway is it true that CIT's rag week is the one directly after ours? If so then cork city is gonna be a messy place at night for the next two weeks

itsallaboutheL

Papa_Lazarou wrote: »

Fight fight fight!!!!!! :rolleyes:

How very pedestrian of you Papa...






Pedestrian because i'd walk all over him.

See what i did there??

Nova_era

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

You make an awful lot of noise on an awful lot of threads, without once providing an alternative, or attempting to right the wrongs as perceived by you..

If you feel, as you clearly do, that the SU aren't quite doing their job properly then why not provide an alternative..


The phrase Keyboard warrior springs to mind.

I'm a poster on a discussion forum, not a politician. I didn't realise that participation and input into threads required a suggested solution to follow up. The SU are of no benefit to anybody, and that's not going to change. They're a pointless body within a University, with no power whatsoever. This existence is not going to be enhanced regardless of who is leading them.

If the phrase Keyboard warrior springs to mind in relation to me, then I'll be happy to give my opinions at one of these coffee afternoons, which I've yet to attend. I was always under the impression that a keyboard warrior used insults, such as suggesting that someone is a wanker, as opposed to actually talking out against things which annoy him. I forgot that opinions weren't allowed on the internet.

Also, both you and the previous poster did a good job of complaining about how I attack the SU without offering an alternative, while then ignoring my post full of suggestions.

itsallaboutheL

Nova_era wrote: »

I'm a poster on a discussion forum, not a politician. I didn't realise that participation and input into threads required a suggested solution to follow up. The SU are of no benefit to anybody, and that's not going to change. They're a pointless body within a University, with no power whatsoever. This existence is not going to be enhanced regardless of who is leading them.

If the phrase Keyboard warrior springs to mind in relation to me, then I'll be happy to give my opinions at one of these coffee afternoons, which I've yet to attend. I was always under the impression that a keyboard warrior used insults, such as suggesting that someone is a wanker, as opposed to actually talking out against things which annoy him. I forgot that opinions weren't allowed on the internet.

Also, both you and the previous poster did a good job of complaining about how I attack the SU without offering an alternative, while then ignoring my post full of suggestions.

As witnessed in the other thread relating to alcohol consumtion among the student body, you it would seem do not plan on entertaining any opinion but your own.

It does lead me to believe that all this is rather pointless, so much so that i don't even think i commented on the other thread, or at least not in a serious manner.

Nova_era

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

As witnessed in the other thread relating to alcohol consumtion among the student body, you it would seem do not plan on entertaining any opinion but your own.

It does lead me to believe that all this is rather pointless, so much so that i don't even think i commented on the other thread, or at least not in a serious manner.

I've no interest in arguing with others, hence my lack of input in that thread. Judging by the amount of replies, my original post was enough to provoke discussion.

Also, should I have a medal on standby? Just in case nobody noticed you boycotting the other thread, you've felt the need to draw attention to it here. I can feel society slowly changing to the echoes of your tune.

itsallaboutheL

Nova_era wrote: »

I've no interest in arguing with others, hence my lack of input in that thread. Judging by the amount of replies, my original post was enough to provoke discussion.

Also, should I have a medal on standby? Just in case nobody noticed you boycotting the other thread, you've felt the need to draw attention to it here. I can feel society slowly changing to the echoes of your tune.

How very hypocrytical of you, the only person around here that appears to have a tune is you my friend.

Nova_era

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

How very hypocrytical of you, the only person around here that appears to have a tune is you my friend.

Thanks for pointing that out, I'll add it to my CV.

grenache

To be fair, the slogan is simple, yet direct and to the point.

Eliot Rosewater

To be honest, given that my going out next week will be solely restricted by finances, mentioning that theres a €63 fine would turn off many more people imo. Thats two night out! Nights out are the real currency of students :pac:

samf

Nova_era wrote: »

What do people think of the amazing SU slogan on these drinking posters "Don't be a wanker, don't drink in public".

Another fantasticly grown up piece of work by the SU.

Thanks, you've just proved why that slogan has worked. The fact that you saw it, remembered it, and even felt the need to post about it shows that it must have made some impact on you. Should you have seen one of the amazing slongans you suggested youself such as "Don't drink in public, it's illegal", do you think you or anyone else would have looked twice at it?

Nova_era wrote:

Is that really the best that that bunch of useless ***** could come up with?

Nova_era wrote:

The SU are of no benefit to anybody, and that's not going to change. They're a pointless body within a University, with no power whatsoever. This existence is not going to be enhanced regardless of who is leading them.

Jesus you really do have issues with the SU dont you, i mean fair criticism is fair enough but you seem to take it as your personal responsibilty to knock about everything they do. Might i suggest dropping into the office one day and actually talking to them in person cos you clearly have serious issues...

KnifeWRENCH

*sigh* Why is it that so many threads around here turn into the usual "the SU are sh!te rabble rabble..." arguments? Honestly, it's just getting boring at this stage.

As for R&G week (what is up with that name? Just makes me think it's called "Orgy" Week) a big meh. I've never got the whole appeal of it myself and probably won't do much for it.

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

would you ever fuck off and join the SU if you think you'd do so much better..

Watch the abuse, please.

Nova_era

samf wrote: »

Thanks, you've just proved why that slogan has worked. The fact that you saw it, remembered it, and even felt the need to post about it shows that it must have made some impact on you. Should you have seen one of the amazing slongans you suggested youself such as "Don't drink in public, it's illegal", do you think you or anyone else would have looked twice at it?



Jesus you really do have issues with the SU dont you, i mean fair criticism is fair enough but you seem to take it as your personal responsibilty to knock about everything they do. Might i suggest dropping into the office one day and actually talking to them in person cos you clearly have serious issues...

No thanks.

TanG411

I thought this had 34 replies of what people were going to do for R&G week.

But alas, it turns into another argument thread.

I like it

BigCheese

^ Wow, your attitude really stinks tbh. Blame everyone and everything. I hate this smiley but its so apt for yourself :rolleyes:

And to anyone who says the line-up is crap, you really have no idea the R&G week committee put into it! Took a lot of preperation and hopefully it will be a great week for everyone

Think there's a lot of great activities for people who don't want to drink as well (Movies, hypnotist, XFactor, Lube wrestling), fair play to the SU!

Edit: That wasn't aimed at you Larkin, twas Nove_era!

Parsley

monday evening in the new bar should be good!!

itsallaboutheL

Thyme wrote: »

monday evening in the new bar should be good!!

I heard the bands are crap.

Byron85

BigCheese wrote: »

and hopefully it will be a great week for everyone

Oh don't worry, it will.

Parsley

itsallaboutheL wrote: »

I heard the bands are crap.

especially loaded dice. but especially the anybodies. :pac:

Nova_era

BigCheese wrote: »

^ Wow, your attitude really stinks tbh. Blame everyone and everything. I hate this smiley but its so apt for yourself :rolleyes:

And to anyone who says the line-up is crap, you really have no idea the R&G week committee put into it! Took a lot of preperation and hopefully it will be a great week for everyone

Think there's a lot of great activities for people who don't want to drink as well (Movies, hypnotist, XFactor, Lube wrestling), fair play to the SU!

Edit: That wasn't aimed at you Larkin, twas Nove_era!

Where did I say anything about the line-up?

People on this side have an awful habit of assuming things, as has been shown by more than one poster in this thread, due to their seeming inability to actually read my posts. The SU have a nice little fanclub army it would seem.

Byron85

Nova_era wrote: »

The SU have a nice little fanclub army it would seem.

Nova_era

Leave Fine Gael out of this

BigCheese

^ I lol'd


Back on topic, I'm really looking forward to the hypnotist! Really hope he doesn't pick me from the audience tho, I've heard its mighty embarrassing!

Gonna be hitting the pub as early as possible on Monday as well

Nova_era

Myself and Byron are heading away for the week, but I found out last night that the Grandmaster Cash movie is on in Boole 3 on Thursday night, followed by a live performance. If you want the most laughs of your life, go to that.

Here's the trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWXsiTkVkHA

TanG411

BigCheese wrote: »

Edit: That wasn't aimed at you Larkin, twas Nove_era!

Woah! You scared me there

Crosswalk

Nova_era wrote: »

Myself and Byron are heading away for the week, but I found out last night that the Grandmaster Cash movie is on in Boole 3 on Thursday night, followed by a live performance. If you want the most laughs of your life, go to that.

Here's the trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWXsiTkVkHA

Brilliant! I was gutted I missed the screening in the Pavilion a while back.

Papa_Lazarou

Definitely going to the grandmaster cash movie. I heard its really really funny.

itsallaboutheL

Papa_Lazarou wrote: »

Definitely going to the grandmaster cash movie. I heard its really really funny.

bring me!!

grenache

Nova_era wrote: »

Leave Fine Gael out of this

ROFL! ....and i'm a Blueshirt!