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The [[Monk Walk]] is a tradition from [[Lancaster]] which began in 2001.2. Starting from the [[Alcove]], a huge number of CTYers carrying trays walk through the Dining Hall. As they walk they repeat the Monk's Chant from [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071853/ Monty Python and the Holy Grail] and bonk themselves in the head with their tray, as such:
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The [[Monk Walk]] is a tradition from [[Lancaster]] which began in 2001.2. Starting from the [[Alcove]], a huge number of CTYers carrying trays walk through the Dining Hall. As they walk they repeat the Monk's Chant from [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071853/ Monty Python and the Holy Grail] and bonk themselves in the head with their tray, as such:
  
Pie Jesu Domine,<br>
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:Pie Jesu Domine,
<i>[bonk]</i><br>
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:''[bonk]''
Dona Eis Requiem <br>
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:Dona Eis Requiem
<i>[bonk]</i><br>
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:''[bonk]''
  
 
The CTYers chant as they circle the cafeteria. They usually go around at least three times, causing many headaches but also much rejoicing.
 
The CTYers chant as they circle the cafeteria. They usually go around at least three times, causing many headaches but also much rejoicing.
  
Traditionally, this was done at the Last Lunch (Last [[Thursday|Friday]]). However, at least at 06.2, to do so would make a third of the camp late to class, or make a third miss it altogether (in 05.2, the Monk Walk had to be done twice at lunch). As such, it was done at the Second-to-Last Supper (Third Wednesday), allowing everyone a chance to join in.
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Traditionally, this was done at the Last Lunch (Last [[Thursday|Friday]]). However to do so would make a third of the camp late to class, or make a third miss it altogether (in 05.2, the Monk Walk had to be done twice at lunch). As such, in 06.2, it was changed to the Second-to-Last Supper (Third Wednesday), allowing everyone a chance to join in.
  
 
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[[Category:Lancaster]]
 
[[Category:Traditions]]
 
[[Category:Traditions]]
 
[[Category:Lancaster Traditions]]
 
[[Category:Lancaster Traditions]]

Revision as of 11:38, 5 July 2008

The Monk Walk is a tradition from Lancaster which began in 2001.2. Starting from the Alcove, a huge number of CTYers carrying trays walk through the Dining Hall. As they walk they repeat the Monk's Chant from Monty Python and the Holy Grail and bonk themselves in the head with their tray, as such:

Pie Jesu Domine,
[bonk]
Dona Eis Requiem
[bonk]

The CTYers chant as they circle the cafeteria. They usually go around at least three times, causing many headaches but also much rejoicing.

Traditionally, this was done at the Last Lunch (Last Friday). However to do so would make a third of the camp late to class, or make a third miss it altogether (in 05.2, the Monk Walk had to be done twice at lunch). As such, in 06.2, it was changed to the Second-to-Last Supper (Third Wednesday), allowing everyone a chance to join in.