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« on: September 12, 2011, 07:52:16 am » |
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As was announced at the weekend, there are going to be some changes to next year's spectacular in Lincoln, due to the Lawns being put up for sale by the council. So, to get the ball rolling, here is somewhere to put suggestions for renaming the event for next year, or to confirm what it's called already.
Here's to The Asylum.
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Esme Moore
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« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2011, 09:15:17 pm » |
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I think the name 'The Asylum' is just so right for the event, in so many ways. On the one hand, it's a place of sanctuary, away from the cares and woes of the rest of the world. On the other, we're all committed eccentrics, and so, all just a wee bit mad! And it allows one verbal bits of whimsy like describing ourselves as all being Asylum seekers escaping the horrors of (place-name of your choice) and wishing to reside permanently within Her Majestys domain (waves at Flora, grinning).
I say, stick with 'The Asylum' as a name for the event, even if it's no longer held AT the Asylum.
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« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2011, 09:31:11 pm » |
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Totally agree- The Asylum is a perfect name, why change it? We are all a little bit mental and in need of the retreat into our steampunk lives (referencing Count Rostov and his marvelous poem there!)
It could always have a tagline like 'Escaping the jacket' or 'on the loose' or 'breaking out'
and maybe if it doesn't get sold and it heads back there for 2013 it could simple be 'return to...'
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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2011, 09:33:56 pm » |
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I think a perpatetic Asylum would be an excellent idea.
Why change the name, just because the venue is changing?
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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2011, 11:13:47 am » |
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Totally agree- The Asylum is a perfect name, why change it? We are all a little bit mental and in need of the retreat into our steampunk lives (referencing Count Rostov and his marvelous poem there!)
It could always have a tagline like 'Escaping the jacket' or 'on the loose' or 'breaking out'
and maybe if it doesn't get sold and it heads back there for 2013 it could simple be 'return to...'
With you all the way on this one. It's too good a name to change whatever happens with the Lawns. Anyway the Bishop Grosseteste arm of the University is just as much of a mad house should they choose to hold the event there. Also the County Assembly Rooms would be a cracking Georgian venue for the Ball. In fact, the Victorian Stuff Ball (also called the Cake Ball), the greatest event of the County, was always held there. |
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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2011, 11:21:40 am » |
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I think it would be a regrettable mistake to change the name thus losing such an identity.
The name 'The Asylum' has now been going for three years and is firmly fixed in the minds of people. A name change could be in danger of fading into the mists of Google and the like.
So, in reiteration, for me PLEASE keep the name 'THE ASYLUM'.
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« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2011, 11:25:02 am » |
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Asylum, 'til now has been a reference to it being a Madhouse. From here on in, it seems like it's the other form of Asylum, a safe place or refuge. A glove that fits on both hands, it would seem.
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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2011, 11:26:41 am » |
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sorry to go of topic but
ROMEO AND JULET REFERENCE
sorry im a fan
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2011, 11:56:13 am » |
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I think to some extent the name will be easier to use.
Until now it is mainly referred to as 'The weekend at the Asylum' and 'The Asylum' for short.
It would be nice for it to take on the specific name of 'The Asylum'
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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2011, 01:19:21 pm » |
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The Asylum 4 – Steampunks on Patrol
The Asylum 4.0
Asylum 4 – The Steam Master
The Asylum 4 – The Voyage from Home.
The Asylum – A New Hope
Asylum 4 – Final Fight
Asylum – Resurrection
The Asylum and Robin
The Asylum – on even stranger tides
The Asylum – The quest for peas.
The Asylum and the kingdom of the clockwork skull
Carry on up the Asylum.
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2011, 01:20:26 pm » |
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Personally can't see a point in changing it, as it has become a brand in itself.... mention the asylum and everyone recognises it...
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« Reply #11 on: September 13, 2011, 01:36:23 pm » |
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sorry to go of topic but
ROMEO AND JULET REFERENCE
sorry im a fan
I am sorry but are you trying to say The Asylum smells?   The event will be The Asylum - the United Kingdom Steampunk Festival
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« Reply #12 on: September 13, 2011, 01:42:40 pm » |
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sorry to go of topic but
ROMEO AND JULET REFERENCE
sorry im a fan
The event will be The Asylum - the United Kingdom Steampunk Festival
2012 "Care in the Community" And I was just about to come up with a suggestion along those lines! :-) |
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Esme Moore
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« Reply #13 on: September 13, 2011, 02:53:22 pm » |
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I like it - another one that works on two (at least) levels!
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« Reply #14 on: September 13, 2011, 10:48:09 pm » |
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sorry to go of topic but
ROMEO AND JULET REFERENCE
sorry im a fan
I am sorry but are you trying to say The Asylum smells? only like a rose (and steam)  |
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« Reply #15 on: September 13, 2011, 11:30:17 pm » |
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Oh Matron! its always been Carry On Up The Asylum.
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Proudly giving the entire Asylum The Finger!
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