Andrew's Election Night
Anti-Watch Party

What's the point of doing this?

Short answer: it's fun.

Long answer: lots of institutions benefit from breathless, continuous news cycles, especially when it comes to politics. You probably haven't gone a day in the last few weeks without at least hearing one of the candidates' names. In some sense, it's an act of rebellion to hang out with friends instead of watching the NYT needle or refreshing vote totals from Lancaster County. And besides, I'm sure you'll find out as soon as you come home anyways. Engage in a bit of countersignaling!

Won't it be cold?

Yes, bring warm clothes. (In fact, bring warmer clothes than you expect, since you won't be moving much, and radiating heat to the night sky). We'll also have a large fire, and, if worst comes to worst, a warm car.

Will there be food?

Yes; feel free to contribute to the food supply!

What is there to do up there, anyways?

Hang out, talk, enjoy each others' company; the campsite has an electrical hookup so I'll bring my piano, a few guitars, and a melodica. There's also a lake, for those who enjoy cold swimming at night (I'll go!) Perhaps some nice stars.

Can I come if I'm eligible to vote, but didn't vote?

No.

If I accidentally find out who won the election, will I get kicked out?

Worse: drowned.

What if my phone accidentally turned on and I saw 17 texts about the results?

Don't accidentally turn your phone on.

So, when does this end?

Feel free to leave whenever you want; I have a discussion session to teach at 11am, so I definitely have to leave by 10am. But realistically, probably by midnight.

Can I get a ride?

Yes, but I will probably be leaving 30-45 minutes early to pick up food and firewood.

How much money are you losing on this?

Not much, but feel free to venmo me $5 to help offset costs if you feel like it.

So who are you voting for, anyways?

I'll tell you at Devil's Lake!

Did Claude design this site again?

.....yeah