NerfNews - Thursday, June 21, 2001
NerfNews Special Distribution
This issue of NerfNews has an unheard circulation of almost 160!
That's right, everyone at GoAhead is receiving this issue instead of the
usual small subset of social misfits. It was suggested that there
may be some GoAheaders out there that have not yet discovered their inner
nerds. If you wish to continue receiving the somewhat infrequent
future issues of NerfNews, it might be a good idea to reply to this message.
Otherwise, I'll just have to assume you hate me for filling your inbox
with rubbish. Don't you worry about me. I've got friends you
know. Maybe.
Ed.
Kumar Dondar says, "Glad to Nerf You!"
Although it seems like yesterday, Friday, March 2 of this year was the
last unofficial episode of Nerf Games. Participation was limited
to four players, but that didn't dampen anyone's fighting spirit.
There were two surprises in the evening. Jon Fleming, for some
unknown reason, was the first victim in each of four rounds of "Last Man
Standing". Even more unusual was the fact that all other players
enjoyed the experience of terminating his game at least once.
The second surprise of the evening was the amazing stealth and accuracy
of Kumar Dondar. George Schraw, John Marshall, and Jon Fleming all
loaded up every round with as much ammo as they could carry. However,
Kumar always insisted, "I only need three bullets". Most of the time
he was right, but in one face-to-face showdown a-la "Reservoir Dogs", his
not-so-trusty PowerClip misfired, and he went down in a blaze of yellow
and pink foam.
The one-hour edition of Nerf Games did prove one thing: you don't
need a big crowd to have a great time.
IS Labs Develops New Nerf Ammunition
GoAhead Professor Emeritus, Garret Whitney has been busy at the bench developing
a new, highly sophisticated type of Nerf Ammo. With his research
associate, Steve Lokos, affectionately known as "Beaker", he has tested
this ammunition and found it to be quite effective. It seems that
by placing a paper clip in the business end of a Nerf Foam dart, and firing
it point blank into your assistant's posterior, a very load cry of pain
can be elicited. If asked politely, Mr. Lokos may reveal to you the
extent that this new ammunition damages the epidermis.
Upcoming Nerf Games
Nerf Games are coming to the Seventh Floor! That's right, next Thursday
June 28 at approximately 6:15, we'll be playing three varieties of Nerf
Games: Last Man Standing, Capture the Flag, and Fortress. We'll
provide the equipment, you provide the targets, um, I mean enthusiasm.
Although we do have extra sets of eye protection, it would be a good idea
to bring your own. Wrap-around sunglasses will do. For more
information, contact Jon Fleming or John Marshall.
Nerf On The Web
Some folks wonder what all the fuss is about Nerf. Here are a couple
of links to get you started on what is evolving as an excellent way to
relieve work pressure with your colleagues.
The Official Nerf Site: http://www.nerfcenter.com/
An excellent guide to Nerf Wars: http://nerfwars.homestead.com/
Latest Deals on Nerf Equipment
Nerf equipment is actually very cheap when compared to paintball guns.
Excellent Nerf Blasters and ammo can be had for less than $20. Although
we provide all the gear you'll ever need, you might want to have your own
gun to love and cherish. KBKids.com
has the very excellent PowerClip (this is the staple we currently use,
we have almost 20) can be had for approximately $9.50. Use the $10
off coupon "dolekbkid" to bring the total (i.e. shipped to your door) price
down to the aforementioned price.
Until next time,
The NerfNews Crew.
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