Camp Envy |kamp||ˈenvē|
Founded in 2009, Camp Envy is a virtual theme camp created by Squirticus Minimus on the BurningMan Ustream web cam. Any person who participates in the chat automatically is a member of the camp. Most chatters, or Nutters (see below) have been to the playa before, and are suffering from a deep sense of depression and anxiety that they could not go to Burning Man.
Nut |nət|
noun 2009
The web camera is mounted on a tower high above First Camp at 6:00 and Espanade.
In 2009, one of the bolts holding the rigging was missing a nut which was visable on camera. Online camp members make occasional reference to it.
Cog |käg|
noun 2011
In 2011, an art installation named Exsuscitare Traiectus by Orion Fredericks of Oakland CA, was featured prominently at the keyhole location entering center camp.
The installation looked like a gear or Cog. Online camp members make occasional reference to it.
Kyle |kīle|
person 2009
Kyle was a teenager that temporarily went missing during the 2009 event. His parents went on the BMIR Radio station and asked if anyone had seen him.
We assume he returned home safe. Online camp members make occasional reference to him.
Troll |trōl|
noun (all years)
An online chatter who post political or default world rants and complaints. Trolls are not liked or tolerated for long.
Nutter |nəter|
noun
Any member of Camp Envy that remembers, or worships the nut.
Darkwad |därkwäd|
noun
Any person or thing on the Playa not illuminated at night. Easy to hit, or be hit by.
Deep Playa |dēp||ˈplīə|
noun
The area of the city out beyond the Burning Man and Temple covering approximately 3 square miles. Many art installations are placed here.
Some are actually worth seeing.
Dust storms |dəst| |stôrms|
noun (all years)
Occasional playa storms that block out the camera image. A real bummer, but at least you don't have to take a shower.
Bacon|ˈbākən|
noun
Cured meat from the back or sides of a pig. A popular substance consumed while on the playa. Not vegetarian friendly.
More Bacon |môr| |ˈbākən|
noun
Larger amounts of cured meat from the back or sides of a pig. A popular substance consumed while on the playa. Still not vegetarian friendly.
Bacon Envy |ˈbākən||ˈenvē|
feeling
The feeling a virtual camper has for his/her comrades on Playa.
Default World |diˈfôlt| |wərld|
noun
Any location that is not Burning Man.
MOOP |moōp|
noun
Matter Out Of Place or trash. One of Burning Man's ethos is to "leave no trace" There are no trash cans at the event.
All citizens are required to remove their trash and clean the city.
Double Rainbow |ˈdəbəl| |ˈrānˌbō|
event 2007,2010
An arch of colors formed in the sky in certain circumstances, caused by the refraction and dispersion of the sun's light
by rain or other water droplets in the atmosphere. A very rare occourance on the playa in 2007 and 2010 when
rain storms created a unusually bright double rainbow that the hippies can't stop talking about.
Zoom |zoōm|
verb
(of a camera) change smoothly from a long shot to a close-up or vice versa. A request by a online chatter for the camera operator
to zoom in on a possible sighting of a friend, naked person or Kyle.
PBR |zoōm|
beverage
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer. A popular beverage of dirty hippies on the playa.
BMIR |BMIR|
radio 94.5fm
The official radio station of the event that features news, music and sleep deprived /inebriated DJs
MOM |mäm|
noun 2010
A large sculpture by Waldemar Horwat that featured large letters that spelled the word MOM
Online camp members make occasional reference to it.
DPW |DPW|
group 1995-current
The group responsible for building all the major infrastructure of the event. They build the Man, trash fence, center camp
and other city service facilities. They are bad ass. Don't f*ck with the DPW. They have flame throwers.
DMV |DMV|
group 1995-current
Division of Mutant Vehicles. All Vehicles wishing to drive at the event must be permited. They must display a high level
of creativity, and they must give people rides. They are usually too full to actually give you a ride, or their owners are tired of all their friends asking for a ride to a club.
Dubstep |dəbstep|
?
We have no idea what this is.
Esplanade |ˈespləˌnäd; -ˌnād|
noun
The front row of the city which has the larger theme camps of the city.
First Camp |fərst||kamp|
location
First Camp, located at 6:00 and Esplanade, is the location of the governing body and communication center of the event. It is the playa home of Larry Harvey and his staff. Rumor has it that first camp has large stashes of fireworks and PBR(see above). The web camera is located here, and if your lucky it pans down to reveal the secret fairies and trolls who create the dust storms.
Exodus |ˈeksədəs|
noun
The mass departure of all 50,000 citizens at once down a single lane road. Often resulting in 3-6 hour wait times. Exodus is a great time to read a book or sit in your car and wait.
Pulsing |pəlsing|
verb 2010 - current
Exodus Pulsing is the process of releasing cars in large groups instead of one by one. This allows waiting participants time turn off their cars, saving gas and reducing emissions.
BOOM |boōm|
noun
large explosion or flame thrower causing excitement or giggling
Safety Meeting |ˈsāftē||ˈmēti ng |
noun
Often times during setup or tear down of art installations, artists will take short breaks with their crews. These meetings are invaluable in discussing how best to ensure the safety of all team members, and to instruct newer members on proper procedures for construction on the playa. Often times a flow chart or graph is made to show how good safety procedures can create the best working environment…. ok ok we're just messing with you. It's just a break to get high.
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