[GenCon] Help Me Pull Off a Prank

[mearls]

Hey all,

I'm doing a book signing at the Goodman Games booth at GenCon on Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30. Saturday is also my roommate's birthday. Since his b-day and GenCon coincide, we're saving the festivities for him to next week. However, I've managed to get him to promise to stop by the signing sometime between 2:00 and 2:30.

This is where I need some help.

I want to present him with his birthday gifts and, hopefully, a cake when he shows up at the booth. What I really need are about a half-dozen random people to burst out into happy birthday when he shows up at the booth. If you help me serenade him in public, you'll get a slice of cake or whatever other goodies I bring. Oh, and his name's Derek.

Thanks!

 

[Storminator]

Hey all,

<SNIP>

Oh, and his name's Derek.

Thanks!

This is vital info! Trust me on this one, you don't want a whole room full of people to sing

"Happy birthday dear mrmlhmphl, happy birthday to you..."

I've seen it happen, and it ain't a pretty sight.



PS

 

[Mark]

That's a very kind gesture, Mike. I hope lots of the attendees will help you in your effort. Wish him a Happy B-Day from those of us who can't attend also, please!

 

[Pielorinho]

I'm going to be in a game then. But if you give him a unique gift (a funny hat, a button, a T-shirt) and get him to put it on, I'd be glad to stop him in the hallways of GenCon and say, "Derek! Happy birthday, man!" Just tell us what the unique article of clothing will be.

Daniel

 

[diaglo]

i love to sing. i'm so there.

of course, i sound like garbage in a compactor. but i think that is just what you need for the prank to work.

 

[mearls]

i love to sing. i'm so there.

of course, i sound like garbage in a compactor. but i think that is just what you need for the prank to work.

Precisely!

Remember: free cake or whatever I find for goodies to everyone who shows up!

 

[Gargoyle]

Cool, I'll be there.

So are we going to all act innocent, like we're browsing through various products or chatting, then just chime in when you start singing? I think the surprise factor will be high.

 

[Ashy]

WHARG! I'm in the Giant's Skull game with the Fiery Fellows, or I'd be there for sure!

Hope it goes expertly!

 

[mearls]

Cool, I'll be there.

So are we going to all act innocent, like we're browsing through various products or chatting, then just chime in when you start singing? I think the surprise factor will be high.

Yup, that's the plan. And I'm going to see about making a sign for him to wear all day afterward....

Thanks for the support everyone!

 

[Crothian]

This is too good to pass up, I love this sort of thing. So, I'll be there acting inocently chatting about the great Goodman books I already own