Monthly Archives: February 2012
Woolly Goes Hog-Wild
It’s a misty day in October, and after an early-morning bike ride across town, a subway trip to the ‘burbs, and a cramped hour-long car trip through the surprisingly lush woods of Maryland, I – bulky boots, light jacket, notepad … Continue reading
Filed under Artistic, Civilization (all you can eat)
Exploring Twittergate: Lessons Learned from Woolly’s Infamous Tweet Up Experiment
About a month ago, Woolly Mammoth came under fire for launching a new Twitter-based program aimed at deepening engagement with a new audience. There was a lot of support for the program, and a lot of fear as well. People … Continue reading
Pig Icons in American Culture
Within the first five minutes of Civilization (all you can eat), the audience is introduced to Big Hog; DC favorite Sarah Marshall’s intricately crafted and cunning pig character. Big Hog makes his way through the piece consuming everything in his … Continue reading
You are What you Eat?
“What are you doing with regular sour cream? Get the gay version.” It’s taco night and I am learning about my subculture’s very specific way of eating. Lesson one: If there is a lite, low-fat, fat-free, calorie-free, or diet option, … Continue reading
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What Does it Mean to be a Foodie?
I am a self-proclaimed foodie to my core. The dictionary defines a foodie as, “a person keenly interested in food, especially in eating or cooking.” Some might even call these people “gourmands” or “epicures” or “gourmets,” but I find all … Continue reading
CIVILIZATION SMACKDOWN
If you’ve been following along on Twitter and Facebook (which um you should be!) you know we’re holding a “Civilization Smackdown” during the run of Civilization (all you can eat) to find out what is the “greatest civilization ever.” We’ve … Continue reading
