Coming Soon: The Friar Tuck Philosophers’ Society

Somehow, the University of Nottingham has been able to survive since 1881 without a “Friar Tuck Philosophers’ Society”.  Not so any more!  Together with Brother Christopherus, I have been planning for the emergence of just such a society.

The purpose of the society shall be to muse about philosophy and theology, over merry ale and pipe, once every couple of weeks or so.  Initiates shall be required to:

  • Bring pipe and tobacco (the longer the stem of the pipe, the greater honour with which you will be received; Pipes for blowing bubbles are acceptable for those who find the smoking of tobacco to be an abomination)
  • Be reckoned by Greek or Latin name
  • Gather an hour before “theology seminars” at the University of Nottingham, and speak with much unction about matters too noble for common ears

The “warden” of the society shall be chosen by Urim and Thummin, and shall be honoured with great acclamation.

Friar Tuck

Published in:  on August 28, 2009 at 11:26 am Comments (2)

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  1. On August 28, 2009 at 9:14 pm Brother Petros Said:

    I see there has been much productive work done in the department in my absence today. Count me in.

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  2. On August 29, 2009 at 11:42 am Matthew Said:

    Ahh Brother Petros, we welcome thee

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