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The Hiatus
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Last Logged In: May 13th, 2011
TEAM: CGØ Humanitarian Crisis Rank 1: Peacekeeper


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Journey to the End of the Night: Chicago/DC 2009 by The Hiatus

May 3rd, 2009 2:37 PM

INSTRUCTIONS: Simultaneous pursuits across Chicago and Washington, D.C.

The city spreads out before you. Rushing from point to point, lit by the slow strobe of fluorescent buses and dark streets. Stumbling into situations for a stranger's signature. Fleeing unknown pursuers, breathing hard, admiring the landscape and the multitude of worlds hidden in it.

For one night, drop your relations, your work and leisure activities, and all your usual motives for movement and action, and let yourself be drawn by the attractions of the chase and the encounters you find there.


If you participated in this two-city simultaneous Journey in any way (as a player, chaser, or volunteer), please post your story here. Tell us your story of fear, lust, pain, speed, alienation, loneliness, hate, and desire.

Notes from a chaser in a gorilla suit


Chicago looks at you a little differently when you're wearing a gorilla suit -- even if you're not wearing the head.  I wish I could've worn the head, but the obstructed view would have handicapped my already speed-limited chaser abilities.  Also, it smelled bad.

The positive responses far outweighed the negative ones.  I think people like being chased by a gorilla.  It's like being chased by a friendly dog with no fear of biting or rabies (I hope.)

Sure, those three kids I chased who weren't playing might have been a bit confused, and the policeman who stopped me seemed upset I wasn't wearing the mask, but all in all I'd say my first experience as a staff chaser was a success. Thanks Dax for another fabulous Journey.

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posted by Dax Tran-Caffee on May 3rd, 2009 11:20 PM

I never in a million years imagined that I would organize a game where innocent people would be chased through the streets of Chicago by a gorilla. Thanks Evan!

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posted by teucer on May 4th, 2009 1:29 PM

Awesome. I love how the cop wanted you to have the mask on.

BTW, I would have at least considered cutting out the eyeholes to expand them.

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posted by The Hiatus on May 4th, 2009 2:27 PM

Unfortunately it was a borrowed gorilla suit so I couldn't make any special modifications... aside from my own runner's stink.

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posted by Kid A on May 4th, 2009 6:35 PM

Gorillas chasing innocents is one of the best things that could happen.

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posted by Franzi on May 4th, 2009 7:47 PM

I loved your costume (honestly, I loved every costume) I got tagged by the chicken (I still think it's a funny story!)