Tag Archives: Civilization (all you can eat)
Connectivity Wrap Up for Civilization (all you can eat)
Have you been in our lobby recently or taken a look at our Facebook page? If you haven’t—shame on you! If you have, you’ll have noticed that we had a few pretty huge events happening around Civilization (all you can … Continue reading
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
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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
Vegetarian Mammoths
I am the worst vegetarian. Well technically I am just a mediocre pescetarian, since I’m ok with eating fish now. What started out as a personal protest against our culture’s addiction to inhumane and environmentally unsustainable means of food production—a … Continue reading
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The “American Dream”
We’ve got a new American Dream: it’s not any easier to attain, but it doesn’t require quite as much hard work. You’ll be rich and famous, but you’ll most likely be judged for it. It’s the American Dream to be … Continue reading
Viral Videos and Internet Memes
What does it take to go viral? Something borderline offensive? So ridiculous you want to buy the product? Anything involving really cute kids or hot men (hey Ryan Gosling)? There’s a hilarious scene in our upcoming show Civilization (all you … Continue reading
