In a nefarious plot to make their event number one in the off-season, a rogue crew from Battlecry attempts to make off with the IRI field carpet during a cleverly-timed blackout. They were thwarted by Andy Baker, who singlehandly jump-started the generator by sheer force of mind control. This photo was taken just as the lights were warming up.
Wishing to once and for all demonstrate his superior gastrointestinal fortitude to the world, Dave Lavery ships in the world’s largest cannoli for his 2007 IRI eating contest against Amanda Morrison.
In a related story, Indianapolis engineers recently completed their temporary modifications to Lawrence North’s brand-new Olympic sized swimming pool. It is said the reflection of the chrome-plated flush lever can be seen from outer space.
Volunteer 1: On the count of three, we drop then roll it out.
Volunteer 2: But we just did it up, why do it again.
Volunteer 1: Because we left my car keys in there
Andy Bake, not satisfied with an ordinary pea shooter, developed this mega shooter. I one breath he succcessfully launched a 16 pound bowling ball out the Purdue Armory doors. Three cars were destroyed and five people had to be taken to the hospital, for hearing loss, resulting from the sonic boom.
…a rare view of a large Indiana Segmented worm. Living relics from the Cambrian explosion, these worms are fileted, dried, and then unrolled into large pieces of industrial carpet. Indiana Worm wrestling has a small but vibrant cult following. This picture was, most likely, taken at such an event.
“Ok guys, everybody go to the left”
“Whose left, my left?”
“No, my left, your right”
“If I’m right, then it’s my left?”
“Wrong, it’s your right”
“Who’s right?”
“You’re right”
“So it’s my left?”
“Forget this, I’m leaving…”
“Where’d he go?”
“He left.”
<not part of entry> inspired by Abbott and Costello </not part of entry>
Andy: Guys, we have a really small task for you!
Volunteers: Cheers
Andy: We ONLY have to move a carpet inside, and dinner’s on me.
Volunteers: Thats easy…
Andy: If you follow me, I’ll show you the carpet. volunteers march to see the carpet Andy runs to his car
Andy: I’ll be back in a bit with the food! Enjoy!
Random Volunteer: Now I know why Andy’s bringing the food.
Beatty is caught on tape as they try to transport their hidden “celing hanger” attatchment used to lift 3 robots into the pits before anyone gets the same idea.
Student #1: Don’t you just love it when they assign these jobs to the rookie students? He he he
Student #2: Yeah, when I heard them explaining that we had to “roll out the red carpet” at IRI, I knew what was coming!
