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As of writing this, only Stirky and Andy are aware of this tech rebrand, but I’m sure Ben will find out sooner or later. | As of writing this, only Stirky and Andy are aware of this tech rebrand, but I’m sure Ben will find out sooner or later. | ||
== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
''I will add something to this eventually, just can't think of anything funny right now. Might have a monster and come back to this.'' | ''I will add something to this eventually, just can't think of anything funny right now. Might have a monster and come back to this.'' | ||
== The TechyTubby Think Tank == | == The TechyTubby Think Tank == | ||
One of the key things that binds these three morons together is their incredible ability to come up with the most absurd, silly and out right dangerous ideas whilst sat in a room together (or sometimes when Ben is in the shower. I promise that’s not as weird as it sounds.) Here is a list of some of these death traps. | One of the key things that binds these three morons together is their incredible ability to come up with the most absurd, silly and out right dangerous ideas whilst sat in a room together (or sometimes when Ben is in the shower. I promise that’s not as weird as it sounds.) Here is a list of some of these death traps. | ||
=== The Canon Cannon === | === The Canon Cannon === | ||
So apparently, proper sports broadcasts have cameras on tracks or cables that can whip up and down the side of a pitch or track. The trio decided, how hard could it be to build one of these, Ben has an old electronic car with a nice motor in it, Stirky can vaguely solder, Andy has a camera, and FetSoc probably has some rope or something. This started as a genuine idea, until someone brought up the question of how fast they could get it go, which then lead onto the question of what would happen if an unsuspecting athlete were to come into contact with a [[Canon C100|C100]] travelling at Mach 3. This may get built, but will probably just remain as a conversation topic to confuse freshers. | So apparently, proper sports broadcasts have cameras on tracks or cables that can whip up and down the side of a pitch or track. The trio decided, how hard could it be to build one of these, Ben has an old electronic car with a nice motor in it, Stirky can vaguely solder, Andy has a camera, and FetSoc probably has some rope or something. This started as a genuine idea, until someone brought up the question of how fast they could get it go, which then lead onto the question of what would happen if an unsuspecting athlete were to come into contact with a [[Canon C100|C100]] travelling at Mach 3. This may get built, but will probably just remain as a conversation topic to confuse freshers. | ||
=== The Titanic === | === The Titanic === | ||
When Ben showers, the schizophrenia kicks in and the voices tell him things. One day, the voices told him that a short sketch based on the titanic would be a cool idea. They also told him that this should involve a set that actually tilts, using a concoction of scaffolding and jacks. He immediately informed the other two of the voices plan and they set about discussing the possibility. It was quickly agreed that this might be possible. However, the room fell silent when location was mentioned, as this project would require space: which none of them had, estates probably wouldn’t be happy about a death trap on campus, and no one seemed keen to answer when Stirky used the words “lighting rig” and “lateral forces” in the same question. | When Ben showers, the schizophrenia kicks in and the voices tell him things. One day, the voices told him that a short sketch based on the titanic would be a cool idea. They also told him that this should involve a set that actually tilts, using a concoction of scaffolding and jacks. He immediately informed the other two of the voices plan and they set about discussing the possibility. It was quickly agreed that this might be possible. However, the room fell silent when location was mentioned, as this project would require space: which none of them had, estates probably wouldn’t be happy about a death trap on campus, and no one seemed keen to answer when Stirky used the words “lighting rig” and “lateral forces” in the same question. | ||
=== The Rocket Powered GoPro === | === The Rocket Powered GoPro === | ||
Another late night studio session somehow lead to the discussion on ''“What is the biggest rocket you can legally buy?”'' and ''“What would happen if I strapped a GoPro to it?”''. Having then realised that the best place to launch a rocket is Walmgate Stray, which just so happens to be next to the military barracks, the discussion moved onto ''“Can we build a potato gun, and launch a GoPro from that?”'', which is apparently more legal than a rocket, despite having the word “gun” in it. After discussing this for a while, and having a very interesting chat about GoPro buffers and video loss, the idea was shelved for the time being, only to be brought out on special occasions and birthdays. | Another late night studio session somehow lead to the discussion on ''“What is the biggest rocket you can legally buy?”'' and ''“What would happen if I strapped a GoPro to it?”''. Having then realised that the best place to launch a rocket is Walmgate Stray, which just so happens to be next to the military barracks, the discussion moved onto ''“Can we build a potato gun, and launch a GoPro from that?”'', which is apparently more legal than a rocket, despite having the word “gun” in it. After discussing this for a while, and having a very interesting chat about GoPro buffers and video loss, the idea was shelved for the time being, only to be brought out on special occasions and birthdays. | ||
=== 48 Hour === | === 48 Hour === | ||
In 1988, YSTV won a [[Breaker 88|world record]] by live streaming for 27 hours straight with a single director. This world record no longer exists, but Andy and Stirky decided to revive the idea after a couple failed attempts from older YSTV members. However, in their lunacy, decided to smash any other records by streaming non-stop for 48 hours. Now all they needed was someone insane enough to direct a stream for 48 hours without sleeping. Luckily, such a being exists, and his name is Ben Allen. This is genuinely happening (or may have already happened depending on when I finish writing this pointless page). However, it may result in the Techy-Tubbies going from a trio to a duo. RIP Ben | In 1988, YSTV won a [[Breaker 88|world record]] by live streaming for 27 hours straight with a single director. This world record no longer exists, but Andy and Stirky decided to revive the idea after a couple failed attempts from older YSTV members. However, in their lunacy, decided to smash any other records by streaming non-stop for 48 hours. Now all they needed was someone insane enough to direct a stream for 48 hours without sleeping. Luckily, such a being exists, and his name is Ben Allen. This is genuinely happening (or may have already happened depending on when I finish writing this pointless page). However, it may result in the Techy-Tubbies going from a trio to a duo. RIP Ben | ||
=== 7 metre Lighting Stand === | === 7 metre Lighting Stand === | ||
Matt Ward-Perkins wanted an aerial shot for [[YSTV Sport|sports stuff]] and YUSU wouldn’t give us a cherry picker, so the dumb asses came up with this. We put it on grant, and no one has said stopped us yet, so I guess it’s happening. Anyone know what the terminal velocity of a C100 is? | Matt Ward-Perkins wanted an aerial shot for [[YSTV Sport|sports stuff]] and YUSU wouldn’t give us a cherry picker, so the dumb asses came up with this. We put it on grant, and no one has said stopped us yet, so I guess it’s happening. Anyone know what the terminal velocity of a C100 is? | ||
== The War == | == The War == | ||
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The remaining two members of Triple Threat are not really as much of a nuisance as their leader, as [[Dom Hall|Dom]] just seems permanently exasperated at the lack of any real coordination or communication within YSTV departments, and I haven’t seen [[Connor Sanders|Connor]] in a while, so I’m gonna assume he’s dead. RIP Connor | The remaining two members of Triple Threat are not really as much of a nuisance as their leader, as [[Dom Hall|Dom]] just seems permanently exasperated at the lack of any real coordination or communication within YSTV departments, and I haven’t seen [[Connor Sanders|Connor]] in a while, so I’m gonna assume he’s dead. RIP Connor | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||