U-Me: The Unfortunate Monkey Experience

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

For Burning Man 2007, the idiots that brought you Mantis and MiniMan are hot on the prehensile tail of a new articulated land puppet. We'll discuss it here and the project website with pictures is yonder:

www.MutantVehicle.com/u-me.htm



An Apokiliptika LabWerks Joint

[StevenGoodman]

So, Mister Jellyfish Mister?

Want U-Me to breath fire???

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

Do you think it would disuede people from allowing a giant monkey to search their head for lice?

[StevenGoodman]

Well, if U-Me found any lice they wouldn't have them for long. But they might have that futuristic bald look really quick?

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

Fucking monkey. Greedy bastard wants all of our time!
I swear to god I'm going to kill him or put him in a tutu.

[pinemom]

....and what color tu-tu would you like me to make to force on to his lovely white ass!

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

Hmmm. Sounds like another JellyPine+Killbuck collaberation. Need pvc frame. Must first determine girth. Much research to do. Any thoughts on implementation?

[Toolmaker]

The tutu should be pink.. would help provide shade for the operator too.

The monkey should be green to match the theme, but the operator has to be bare assed in chaps!

I think the lice picking articulating fingers are a kick ass idea.

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

The way things are going with the new Labwerks camp, he may wind up a space monkey picking space lice... wait for it...
in SPACE!!!

[Lassen Forge]

Maybe the tutu should be built from one of those old aluminum umbrellas, lined with lead and tons of chiffon and netting... because, without the cozy embrace of the atmosphere... the planet to hide behind at night... in full unobstructed view of solar radiation... you will be mercilessly cooked like a Mr. Hamster exploring the inside of a running microwave, in a cramped Soyuz capsule, tumbling out of control...
in SPACE!!!

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

OK, strike everything I've said. The Unfortunate Monkey Experience is no longer a puppet, but mounted and a crash landed space capsule. Dig the new concepts at www.MutantVehicle.com/u-me.htm

One Monkey at a Time, please.

[Ranger Genius]

I've been reading your notes, Jelly, and I must say I'm very excited to see it in action. My only suggestion would be that if you built it in a laid-down configuration, first, it destroys the whole "taking off" thing, and two, it increases the likelihood that someone will attempt to climb it, thus endangering your solar panels.

[StevenGoodman]

OK, points to Genius!

But I REALLY wanted to wander around with a PBR in my hand and watch a huge monkey eat people!

But I do like the crash landed module concept. I just wanted it to be part of the LAB WERKS camp. But the module is nice.

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

Damn! Thanks you guys! I sometimes get so wrapped up in a project that I forget about the "frat boy factor". Good thing U-Me's robotic head will be sealed in his space helmet. Any ideas on keeping people from climbing it? Broken glass? Live skunks? How about some kind of plexi cover over the solar panels?

We're applying for a grant and if we get it, this will be solar powered and installed out on the playa. If not, it will be there at our Labwerks theme camp and charged by the genny. We'll be as "green" as the budget allows.

We're pretty sure this will be the "fallen over/crash landed" version. The experience of the guest pilot will have vibrations and simulations that we hope will be disorienting enough to help them forget they are toppled over.

The animatronic chimp is sooooo creepy! We're working on the computer interface and I'm learning a programming language thanks to Munz, our newest contributer to the project. It's like playing in a band with better musicians- I love how it makes me stretch!

[unjonharley]

Hope the Frog can place you in or near the key hole. The center of the key hole would be "the place"

[Bob]

You mean this is just going to sit there, like a Mercury capsule bobbing in the surf?

[gyre]

You can apply monkey scent.
That would keep most climbers off.

Remember, car keys are what separate us from monkeys!

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

Yep, crash landed and even a little "buried" in the playa. Harley, you are right about that keyhole. Close enough to keep an eye on. Will advise.

[pinemom]

most definately kept close to home base would be most effective!
Good Morning from M.A.S.H. infirmary, Doc looked in on me at 13:00 and said Im due to be released at 23:00!!!
See you at the satalite construction mission!

AMPM

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

Chimp capsule a "Go"...IN SPACE!

[spectabillis]

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

That picture is another reminder not to give your monkey too much bacon and PBR.

[Barbie]

OHHHH yea yeayeyea soooooo very glad to see more mokey stuff coming to the playa....

[robotland]

Oook Ooook!......IN SCHPACE!!!!!! Jah, schpace.

[spectabillis]

and a different line of evolution was spawned...

[pinemom]

OOOOOOOOOOOO
Mister Jelly Fish, After my experience with ze MonKEY yest'turday, I will never look into the heavens the same way again!!!

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

Thanks, Pinemom. The folks at the Artown event here in Reno seemed to enjoy it. Do you have some photos or videos I can put up on the project website?

[Mister Jellyfish Mister]

My deep and sincere thanks to the U-Me team members Kernul Killbuck, Chris Munz, The Pawn, and Zulegoona, as well as to those that helped us install, remove, and maintain the piece at Burning Man. Those that come to my playa-baked memory and are just as important as those who don't (yet) including: Planeto Steve (Robotland), Dragonfly Jafe, Z-Spy, Cap'n Smashy, Major Mallet, "Baddog and Mark" (the hinge team), and Marshall.

If I left your name out above it's because I am a selfish prick who is more interested in scarfing down sushi right now... just kidding. I feel wiped and dizzy, as you may too, so please PM me so I can put you in the U-Me hall of fame.

As for you, dear Burner, who participated and enjoyed it, I want to eat your heart with some wasabi and ginger. You spilled out of it laughing, and gave us your insight and praise so we could feel like rock stars just for a bit. You brought back friends new and old to share it, and together we swung like space monkeys on a secret new jungle gym. I'm humbled by your shrieking song of love... IN SPACE!

Your friend,

-Jellyfish.

[theCryptofishist]

Welcome back, Jelly.

[The CO]

Jellyfish, I fuckin loved it! I went back several times and drug many campmates there.