Saturday 9th draws near, so here’s the rough plan for the Indithon. We will start each of the films on or about the following times:
- Raiders — 1pm
- Temple of Doom — 4pm
- Last Crusade — 7pm
Turn up when you can for as long as you can. Crash a film midway if you must, just ignore my scowls.
Fedoras and bullwhips optional, comedy names mandatory. The rules for the comedy names are as follows: Replace your own first name with an American state name. Bonus marks if it starts with the same letter as your first name or alliterates. I’ll be Arkansas Smith.
We’ll provide dinner, somehow. Bring your own booze and nibbles, e.g. bad dates.
Hmmm… Delaware Wilson doesn’t have the same ring to it. Arkansaw Smith says Wild West, Delaware Wilson says prefab buildings and used cars. DARN MY STUPID INITIALS!
I wanted to be Missouri, but I realised that started with Miss. Then Mississippi, d’oh. Almost settled on Maryland, girls name. Minnesota, d’oh. Michigan, too American. Massachusetts makes me sound large (or like a Brazilian racing driver). Wow, lots of M states and so little choice. So Maine or Montana. I like Montana! Phew. Mark ‘Montana’ Preston. Monty. Cool. I bagsie Montana.
This is Tenessee Sutton calling in….
I think I win this game. Louisiana Smith it is.