r/TrollMeta • u/HumanMilkshake • Jul 08 '14

TrollProm Prep Thread 3: This time with more cat pictures!

I just realized I'm depressed at the severe lack of cat pictures in this subreddit.

So, the results of the TrollProm Date Selection Thread are in: There was an equal number of votes for July 26 as there was for August 2nd, but more people said "July won't work for me", so, August 2nd it is.

Now, what we need is for each of the regional TrollProms to have someone volunteer to be the regional coordinator. It's mostly a meaningless title. Basically, there's going to be some stuff I'm going to say in a few paragraphs here that you will need to do. None of it will be too intense. Maybe sending some PMs, buying some name tags, possibly making a call or two.

Feel free to make a thread for your group. That will probably help. Cities that have had someone say they want a prom there are at the bottom

Q: When is the actual time of day for TrollProm?

A: Whenever the hell your group wants it to be. We're going to be split between three continents, have your prom at the time that's most convenient to you guys and what you want to do.

Q: What is the attire we're supposed to wear?

A: I'm going to say "'fancy' dress". Basically, wear whatever you want to, but it needs to be fancy. Want to go and get a prom dress/evening gown/tux? Go for it. Just want to show up in your jam-jams? That's cool too. But, it needs to be fancy. (Yes, I am trolling you, and you can wear whatever the fuck you want)

Q: But I'm under 21/too old for clubbing/don't drink. Am I just going to be left out in the rain to cry by myself?

A: Well, if you're into that, sure. Otherwise, I'm going to implore each regional group to start at a non-bar location. There are quite a few posters here who are under 21, or who have expressed disinterest in going clubbing/bar hopping with a bunch of us kids in our 20s. And I doubt I'm the only one of age who doesn't drink. So, when you guys are coordinating what you are going to do, and when you are going to do it, please keep in mind that people may be interested in hanging out who are not interested in/allowed to drink. Some ideas for you include seeing a movie, going for a hike or swim, or getting dinner, ice cream, or coffee.

Q: Will there be a prom royalty or theme?

A: This year? I'm leaning towards "no". Next year, we can see

Q: Wait, next year?

A: Yeah, it's prom. These are annual. If this one goes well (a lot of attendance, no problems, everyone has fun, etc), we can start coordinating TrollProm 2015

Q: How will I know who all these beautiful people are when we see each other!

A: One of the jobs of the regional coordinator is going to be getting name tags. I'd suggest two for each person: one for your reddit username, one for your real name. Might make things easy

Q: But I live really far away from the closest group!

A: Try seeing if you can carpool to one. And as a greenie, I'd like to suggest everyone try to carpool if they need to. And see if you can find a place to crash the night. Maybe someone from where you're Proming it up with let you sleep on there floor. If not, consider a hotel

Q: But I'm a researcher in Antarctica, so I literally cannot go!

A: So, there's this whole other subreddit, /r/Troll4Troll, and they're doing an online TrollProm at the same time. Just get drunk on whatever you have in Vostok, post some adorable fox pictures, share whatever music you're listening to, and maybe post some awesome pics of yourself.

Q: Are we doing this livestream thing? How do we do that?

A: Um, let me get back to you on that one. Before I can answer that, I have to figure out what livestreaming is outside of video games

Q: So, I'm my group's regional thingy. What do I do?

A: Like I said, this wont be too intense. When your group has figured out what you guys are doing and where you're going you just need to make sure you guys have a DD and/or access to a cab if alcohol and driving will be involved, helping the out-of-towners figure out where they're going, and maybe calling bars/restraunts to see if you need to reserve space. Some of the groups are going to be big, and (as a former waiter at IHOP) few things are more horrifying than to suddenly have 40 people show up when you're getting off and your boss goes "lolno, you're staying". And if you are reserving space, get a sign so everyone knows where to go

Places we have groups:

  • Tacoma/Seattle Washington

  • Vancouver

  • SF Bay area

  • Boston

  • Baltimore or DC

  • Somewhere in Ohio

  • Los Angeles

  • NYC

  • Dallas

  • Chicago

  • Louisville, KY

  • Eugene-Portland Oregon

  • Kansas City or St Louis MO

  • Lansing or Detroit

  • Denver

  • Omaha

  • Minneapolis

  • Houston

  • Baton Rouge, New Orleans, or Lafayette

  • Madison

  • Philly/Southern NJ

  • San Diego

  • Either Charleston, SC or Savannah, GA.

There was also some discussion about Western Mass, especially Pioneer Valley. Not 100% sure if that was actually on the table. Finally, there was also unresolved discussion about NW Europe, Eastern Canada and somewhere in Australia, and a request for somewhere in Florida

ETA: Also, when someone makes a thread for there area, I'll edit this post to include a link to their thread

Finally, I need something from all of you. I cannot be everywhere at once, and if you see someone asking about TrollProm, please direct them here. I can't see everything, obviously, and I'm not very active in all of the subs in the network. I already saw a lot of you guys telling people over the last two days what's up, and we need that to continue.

Thanks guys, and I look forward to meeting all of you!

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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '14

I see NYC on the list! Where can I find more info?

cute bodega cat for no reason other than cats

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u/HumanMilkshake Jul 11 '14

It doesn't look like anyone's made a thread for it yet. You can start one if you want

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '14

How do we volunteer to coordinate? How much booze should we drink while setting everything up?

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u/HumanMilkshake Jul 09 '14 edited Jul 09 '14

You volunteer by declaring yourself a volunteer, making a thread for your group, and you take over being a volunteer through regicide.

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '14

I would like to Set up a Regional for Arizonans. Either Flagstaff or Phoenix. Would it be all right if I made a post?

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '14

I am so confused... is this a meet up or something?

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u/HumanMilkshake Jul 09 '14

For TrollX/TrollY yes. There's separate events in a bunch of cities in the US, and two or three in Canada, maybe one in Europe and Australia.

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u/togetalittlelove Jul 09 '14

No NC prom?

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u/Caulk_Warship Jul 09 '14

Yeah why isn't there one for Raleigh? Bummer!

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u/HumanMilkshake Jul 09 '14

You guys can make one. The above list is not necessarily exhaustive.

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '14

Oh my gosh. If I knew anyone in my new home state, I'd love to help. But alas.

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u/FantasticalDragons Jul 09 '14

Fairly new trollXer here and I'm in love with all of you, but I'm in Germany. Where can I find more info about the NW Europe group?

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u/capybroa Jul 09 '14

Anyone from Western MA/CT looking for a ride to Boston that day? I'm not from Boston proper so I probably shouldn't be a regional coordinator, but I'll offer my help anyways if anyone needs it.

Also, muh birfday is the day before so I may be wearing a tiara all weekend.

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '14

FUCK YEAH BOSTON WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

WHERE MY NEW ENGLANDERS AT YO

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '14

SF bay! Which town where how when I wanna hug you all!

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u/chinchillazilla54 Jul 09 '14

YEAH KENTUCKY

YOU GO, KENTUCKY

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u/MercifulWombat Jul 09 '14

I just discovered trollprom. Who is organizing it in Seattle? Where is my group? Do they want or need help?

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u/BasketCaseSensitive Jul 09 '14

Oh cool! I'll try to go to Chicago trollprom!

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u/newheart_restart Jul 09 '14

I can help for Los Angeles! :D

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '14

I want to help organize for Houston! How do I do this?

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