Who likes the Thunderchickens?

[RiceRobotica]

A Thunderchicken laid an egg in an elevator in my hotel! My roommate and I were trying to go down, but the one that opened was going up. There was a thunderchicken in it. We vocally contemplated whether we should go up or not. It was decided that it was going to come back down anyway, so we waved goodbye to the thunderchicken and let it go up. The same elevator came back down empty. We went inside and my rm said, "*Gasp!* Becca! The thunderchicken laid an egg!" And by God, he did. There was a pack of thunderchicken cards sitting on the short, thin edge of the box, sitting up perfectly in the middle of the floor of the elevator.

Conclusion: Thunderchickens rock!

[dan 322]

I love the thunder chicken jokes, our team needs to do that next year.

[petek]

Originally Posted by GregG

The Thunderchickens are awesome. Really great animation, btw.
^_~'

Couldn't agree more. I thought the Thunderchickens conveyed FIRST's message in the most entertaining way of all the animations I saw.

And I will always cherish their button that the 'Chickens gave me in Houston last year.

[Jonathan M.]

The thunderchickens rock! I got a t-shirt from them (thanks to my girlfriend). Playing cards. And the chance to take a picture with them too! Here!

They were awesome people. (I also got that Metal-In-Motion shirt while I was there. MiM rocks.)
Nats was awesome I wish I coulda stayed longer.

[soezgg]

i like the thunderchickens...

[maikull]

Thunder Chickens ROCK! Great mascot costumes, great handouts, and all-around fun people!

They were kind enough to let me have my photo taken with them, too!



I do have a suggestion, though... and it's not that I didn't like the handouts. I definitely did! Those playing cards ROCK! ...though I must admit it was a bit weird getting dead, plucked, and shackled chicken keychains, but I digress. ;-)

My suggestion is this. Hand out Kinder Surprise eggs!

[white_ChocOlat8]

Originally Posted by JVN

In honor of our new friendship, I figured I'd share this website:

http://www.subservientchicken.com

Try it... you might like it.

one word .......... WOW:-?

[The Lucas]

I traded my MOE shirt for a Thunder Chicken's shirt on Saturday because I love the logo and the color (its pretty close to MOE green ). I was wearing the Thunder Chicken shirt around the Omni when I walked past Paul Copioli. He was staring at me rather oddly like he was trying to recognize me. I guess with my permanent green hair and shirt I looked like a Thunder Chicken that he couldn't recognize . So I told him that I just traded for the shirt.

[Waynep]

The ThunderChickens are a positive model for other teams through and through. GP students, teachers, and engineers. Mascot and swag make them stand out, but the depth and compassion that the team has truly differentiates them (not to say that other teams don't, but they are a good example). I wanted to share a story about the ThunderChickens at Nationals. When the ThunderChickens heard of how limited a budget we were operating off of and the fact that we could not get into the team party because we pulled out of the FIRST package and made our own arrangements in order to afford taking more students down they set out to do something about it. Starting within the Chickens they took up a collection of the meal coupons that they did not use and wrist bands to the team party from mentors that were not going. Furthermore, led by the students, Kristen in particular, they went around team to team and asked for any additional wrist bands. As a result, all of the students on Team 395 were able to attend the wrap celebration. To the Chickens and all of the teams who donated wrist bands I cannot thank you enough for how much that meant to my students. This is just one of the many examples of the TCs helping out, technical assistance was given to more teams than I can count.
They have a phenomenal crew of engineers. Paul, Jim, Bob, Bill, Rick, Ed have taught me almost everything I know. Behind the scenes, others should be acknowledged too and I encourage you to seek out these people and talk to them the next time you see the TCs, Jen (Mrs. C) is in charge of the accounting for the team, Lisa (Jim's wife) heads marketing and Chairman's and is largely responsible for the teams FLL push. Best possible thing to do with a robot widow, convert them to a Botophile Although the TCs stem from many different schools, all of their teachers come from the Utica Math Science Technology Center (MST) and form the backbone of the team. Anita, Deb, Mike, and Mr. Arscheene are there for the students and lead by example of what they expect of the Chickens. Not to mention keep rowdy students like me in line
To all of the ThunderChickens, I thank you. I've learned so much from you. You've been my personal inspiration and motivation for continuing to be involved in FIRST as well as expand our efforts in the NY front. You've touched the lives of so many and I hope you will always continue doing so. Regardless of which one of the numerous shirts I wear out here, I will always be a ThunderChicken at heart.

Paul, shame buddy that we didn't go further in Elims. I thought we had a pretty bloody awesome alliance. We'll get back at 'em some other time. Meanwhile I hope you're brushing up on your poker skills before IRI, Baker's got bragging rights until then.

[Sean Schuff]

While my oldest daughter was a bit freaked out by the students in the chicken suits handing out cool things for kids her age (3 years at the time) at MWR last year, I think the T-Chickens are AWESOME!! She still, to this day, asks about the "boys in the chicken costumes"! I can't wait to get her and the rest of my family back in the swing of competitions!

It was great to be neighbors at MWR this year and we really, really appreciate you picking us for the elims! That was one of the best moments of the competition for us - like Tyler said - "Ummmm, I don't think so......GRACIOUSLY!" Who knew you would decline being picked just to pick us?! You guys rock!!

Paul - it was great to get to meet a fellow WFA finalist! I knew I was in VERY good company after we talked!

Thunderchickens rule!!

[JohnnyB]

Wow, this makes me proud to be a ThunderChicken. I already can't wait for the next season, and all the off season competitions coming up.

Heres a wicked fun picture of Paul:

If only he could be that relaxed when I'm driving

[Waynep]

JB,
somethings will never change, paul's antics on the field yea good example, but that's part of his style and what makes him a good coach. if you can stay calm with paul doing his thing you can do bloody anything on the field. you're an awesome arm operator, I was glad I got to work with you. Keep it up.
-wayne

[Katie Reynolds]

Originally Posted by Sean Schuff

While my oldest daughter was a bit freaked out by the students in the chicken suits handing out cool things for kids her age (3 years at the time) at MWR last year, I think the T-Chickens are AWESOME!! She still, to this day, asks about the "boys in the chicken costumes"!

I've got the cutest picture of you, Emma and the Chickens from Midwest one year ... I'll see if I can dig it up somewhere. For now, this picture was taken after Papa Schuff rescued her from those scary chickens in 2002.

[RPutvin]

Hey everybody!

Thanks for the kind remarks. i feel even more honored to be a chicken now

This was my first season on the team, and boy oh boy how i didnt know what big shoes i was stepping into! This team's reputation is a lot larger than what i ever thought, but i cant say i'm at all surprised when we have a team with wonderful students, teachers and mentors

All of you that remarked on the pits probably remember me; the big guy with long hair and a beard - and you probably didnt realize i was a rooky student

I hope to see you all next year and all during off-season

[Mike Ciance]

i like the thunderchickens.

their robot was good, their autonomous mode was excellent, their animation was really cool, and the 3 people i talked to were very friendly. good givaway items too