Iron Chef 2001
Photo Scavenger Hunt
- As a warm-up, imitate the Beatles crossing a
crosswalk for a dozen points.
- Those couches in the Baker library sure look
comfortable. Take a picture of your team taking a nap under the big dome
(no, not on top of it) for twelve points.
- Ever since you were a kid you were waiting for this
one: on board a fire engine for 24 points.
- For an easy two dozen points, take your team
juggling for passers by. Yes. Everybody must (at least try) to juggle
something (or convincingly pretend to be doing so). Bonus point for each appreciating
passer-by.
- Find a pink caddilac for 36 points.
- We know all of you like to play hockey, but have you
ever ridden the zamboni ? Take a ride on it for 36 points.
- For 36 points, lets see you inside Akamai’s
world control center. We want maps with lots of flashing lights in the
background…
- Employees must always wash hands before
returning to work. But usually only in English and Spanish. Take a
picture in an actual resturant (or similar) washroom with a sign
instructing to wash hands in some other language for 36 points
(24*2^(-i) bonus points for the ith extra languages).
- There must be an issue you feel strongly about. Get a
picture protesting this issue (in a public place suitable for protest,
with picket signs and all) for 48 points. Double the points if you get
press coverage.
- Ever wondered how life looks from the other side of
the pad-thai ? Take a picture of your team inside a food truck for 48
points. (If not everybody fits in, you are allowed to overflow
outside).
- Or from the other side of a T token ? Inside a token
both or the drivers cabin of the train is worth 48 points
(again, overflowing is allowed).
- I keep hearing about buildings with no
thirteenth floor. For 60 points, prove to me they exist by showing
your team inside an elevator lacking the thirteenth floor
- Where do the Public Garden Swan Boats go in Winter ?
For 72 points, find one, and bring me a picture of you with it.
- Want to make headlines in The Tech ? Having your team
handcuffed by the MIT Campus Police is worth 72 points
(partial credit for otherwise being held by CPs).
- Special Iron Chef treasure: serving a meal
in a fancy resturant will win you up to 96 points. Downgrade
the fanciness for less points, down to a third of the points for fast
food, or two thirds for a dinner.
- Renew your acquaintance with elected officials and
have them high-five your team (NBA style). The higher the official, the
higher the points. US Senators (I can imagine Ted high fiving…) or
Governor for 240 points, Mayor of Boston for 120 points, US
representatives for 96 points, other Mayors or MA representatives
for 72 points, city council members 60 points, UA, GSC or US
president 24 points (others negotiable).
Additional
treasures might be added at a later date.
Remember: nothing illegal. You should kindly request
permission where appropriate, and don’t really get arrested by the campus
police.