The Housing Day Live Blog

FlyBy shook off its hangover to be on sight here at Annenberg for Housing Day.  Check in periodically over the next few hours for updates on the revelry, rivalries, and ridiculousness of the scene at the 'Berg.

10:30: At the current moment, the energy here can only be described as tepid, at best.  FlyBy wants to give first shotouts to Dunster, Mather, and Eliot for currently having the biggest representation.  Other houses here include Pfoho and Currier. FlyBy gives a hearty boo to all you houses who are MIA: Leverett, Kirkland, Quincy, Adams, Cabot, Lowell, and Winthrop. WHERE YOU AT???  At any rate, hopefully we'll find some humor today, though I doubt we'll top probably the finest of housing day moments:

10:40:  We have an early front-runner for best poster (and also for best t-shirt).  The timely political reference, the integration of the elephant, and a slogan that perfectly personifies the house...Eliot is definitely in the lead right now:

10:45:  Another house that's earned kudos from FlyBy is Dunster (were we wrong?...naaahhh).  According to Dunsterites, they showed up at 3:30am, bounced the mighty Mather from their prime real estate...and commenced to construct a FORT?

But...Dunster couldn't just let well alone.  They had a good thing going, but decided to throw this shitty sign up on it.  Well done, Dumpster...

10:50: Pfoho just upped the ante a bit.

11:00: If you are not in Pfoho, Mather, or Dunster, you should be ashamed of yourself.  As of 11 a.m., these are the only three houses with a presence.  Freshmen will be flooding Annenberg in short order, and why the other houses have yet to work themselves into a frenzy (much less even be here), FlyBy does not know.  Mather is the only house keeping the fledgling spirit alive right now, rockin to some fresh tunes including Weezy's "Mrs. Officer" and their own original hit, which FlyBy couldn't help but nod its head to.  We expect to hear this one at a few parties tonight.

11:15: The delegates from Leverett are here.  And...oh wait...no...that doesn't say what I think it does...

Oh Lord no....you knew someone was going to do it.  But...wwwhhhyyyy??????

11:30: It took until 11:30, but we finally have a bit of skin to spice up the scene.  Courtesy of Currier, of course:

11:35: Mather just threw this over the speakers.  FlyBy: hype.

11:45: Currently, FlyBy cannot find the Kirkland and Winthrop contingents.  They may be just inside...but that's weak sauce.  Dunster is here though, as this moose below has been using his megaphone for evil rather than good, relentlessly heckling every passerby with gems like, "It's OK, it's raining, no one can see you crying," and "Your umbrella can't hide that ugly shirt."

12:00: Time to go through a few posters...

FlyBy has already decided to give four thumbs down to anything that exploits Obama poorly.

This girl in Quincy at least lived up to her poster...

We guess this one gets its point across, no?

And Leverett just decided to go with what works. SEX SELLS.

While we would clown on Leverett, especially for having to call out Mather, they might be on to something...

12:15: There we go...

12:20: According to Matherites, they came in yesterday to store this banner in the upper floors of Mem Hall.  Great though...but subpar execution, Mather.  And Leverett....well, true to form (However, as FlyBy was writing this, Leverett stormed from their subordinate location and took out Mather's banner...we're pleased, good show).

12:30: As of a few minutes ago, FlyBy had still not seen any Winthropians.  Typical. We guess this isn't IMs, so why would they be here?  Update: Apparently this email went over Winthrop's list around 11:

"Hey team,

Not only are we sorely underrepresented at annenberg, but to make matters worse some Pfoho stole the head of our lion's costume. This has gone too far- we really need your support in reclaiming Winthrop's rightful place at the top. If you've ever played in an intramural game for the house, or even if you smile at Sonya everyday in the dining

hall-we need your help! Come to Annenberg sometime between 11 and 2 to show that Winthrop REFUSES to be the new Dunster!"

Ummmmm, it might be too late 'Throp.  FlyBy did finally find a few of you guys, though.

12:45: Bad trend alert.  The dark blue/purple that serves as the base color for a large number of house shirts (Leverett, Eliot, Kirkland, Lowell, Cabot, if memory serves us correct) is not a good look.  Shouldn't you want to stand out in a crowd?  Cabot House, however, gets a few points for this reasonably clever shirt (FlyBy doesn't ask for much):

1:00: As we begin to wind down here, FlyBy would be remiss if it didn't mention a couple of its favorites.  Quincy has been fairly low-key, outside of the distinctive color of their shirts.  In this scene, they were in the process of getting outclassed by the Lowellians standing next to them.  Fear not, though, you'll be getting a taste of that Master's Residence later today.

Adams's claim to fame was a five minute rush of the upper steps of Memorial Hall, where they flew the banner and doubled the noise level inside Annenberg for a bit.  FlyBy, however, wasn't all too surprised that the guy holding Adams's flag was dressed in a full suit.

1:20: So what did we learn today?  It would seem like a few of the crappy houses really worked to ensure its newest residents didn't burst into tears by dousing them with house spirit, while the awesome houses kept it tranquil and let the others have their moment in the sun.  And Winthrop...well, it continues to be Winthrop.  FlyBy has to sign off, though, there are more important things to attend to.