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| − | The [[Monk Walk]] is a tradition from [[Lancaster]] originating in 2001.2. | + | The [[Monk Walk]] is a tradition from [[Lancaster]] originating in 2001.2. During the Walk, a precession of CTYers carrying trays walks around the dining hall, starting from the [[Alcove]]. In recent times, it has been led by the [[Monty Python Madness|Head Monk]], followed by the Assistant Head Monks and then the Holder of the [[Duck]]. As the "Monks" walk, they chant and bonk themselves in the head in the manner of the monks from [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071853/ Monty Python and the Holy Grail], like so: <br><br> |
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:Pie Jesu Domine, | :Pie Jesu Domine, | ||
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:Dona Eis Requiem | :Dona Eis Requiem | ||
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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. | + | The procession circles the cafeteria three times, causing many headaches but also much rejoicing. |
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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. This also means that the Monk Walk now directly precedes the Passing of the [[Duck]]. | ||
As of 08, there were no longer trays in the cafeteria and thus the Monk Walkers were forced to use plates instead. | As of 08, there were no longer trays in the cafeteria and thus the Monk Walkers were forced to use plates instead. | ||
Revision as of 18:56, 23 August 2008
The Monk Walk is a tradition from Lancaster originating in 2001.2. During the Walk, a precession of CTYers carrying trays walks around the dining hall, starting from the Alcove. In recent times, it has been led by the Head Monk, followed by the Assistant Head Monks and then the Holder of the Duck. As the "Monks" walk, they chant and bonk themselves in the head in the manner of the monks from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, like so:
- Pie Jesu Domine,
- [bonk]
- Dona Eis Requiem
- [bonk]
The procession circles the cafeteria 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. This also means that the Monk Walk now directly precedes the Passing of the Duck.
As of 08, there were no longer trays in the cafeteria and thus the Monk Walkers were forced to use plates instead.
