THON 46 Hour Open Thread
by psupride on Feb 19, 2010 7:01 PM EST
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Print[Bumped, For The Kids. Of course, all Penn Staters know that "THON" is our Happy Valley jargon for the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon. For the less informed, THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. Yes, the world. Since its inception, THON has raised $61,000,000 to help fight pediatric cancer, benefiting The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Children’s Hospital. Last year, Four Diamonds received $7,093,777 as a result of the hard work, dedication, and hallucinatory sweating of THON volunteers and, of course, dancers. Don't forget that thon.org is the official site. Donate here. THON store here. And look, streaming webcast below! -- RUTS]
Free TV : UstreamIn case anyone was not aware, THON started about an hour ago. I haven't seen it in the BJC but I heard it is incredible there. I danced in 2002 back when it was 48 hours (and an actual marathon j/k) Just wanted to say "Good Luck" to all the dancers that may be in BSDland and thanks for the efforts to all the students who raised money or helped out in anyway this year.
If there are any students reading this who have not been a part of THON in the past, Take a walk over to the BJC and see what it is all about. Trust me, you will remember THON just as much (if not more than) any football game.
Use the comments to post funny stories or memories of THON during your time at PSU.
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I don't even know what to tell somebody an hour into Thon.
I’d tell them to strongly consider hitting themselves in the head with a board, hard, twice if necessary.
Pitt currently has both a better football and basketball team than Michigan.
That's half the delerium, or so I'm told.
The smell alone is enough to make me want to pass out.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 19, 2010 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
It's not bad in the BJC
they keep things pretty fresh.
We are gonna shock them with 5,000 mega watts of raw ROO POWER.
Oh yea, they moved.
And its shorter. This isn’t THON. This is THON, Jr. Move it back and keep it 2 days.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 19, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, because the most important thing is the length and all.
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
TWSS?
I’ve never been to a BJC THON. But the Rec Halls THONs were EPIC. These reeks of a Penn State basketball analogy.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 19, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
Go way back. WHITE BUILDING.
Soooooo many people in such a small building.
by Tailgate Shogun on Feb 20, 2010 8:05 AM EST up reply actions
C'mon, really dude?
It’s shorter by a whole 2 hours.
Really?
We are gonna shock them with 5,000 mega watts of raw ROO POWER.
2 full days sounds so much better than almost 2 full days
by PSUisMyHeart on Feb 20, 2010 3:05 AM EST up reply actions
the “we’re dancing straight for 48” just sounded awesome IMHO
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face
yeah, that too
those 2 hours make a big difference
by PSUisMyHeart on Feb 20, 2010 3:21 AM EST up reply actions
What they said.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 20, 2010 9:00 AM EST up reply actions
I was just about to say
That was terrible
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
by Adam Bittner on Feb 19, 2010 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Rocky Top?
Really?
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
by Adam Bittner on Feb 19, 2010 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
Didja ever listen to Orson Swindle's version?
"...there'll be some woman, maybe 45 or 50, she'll come up and give me a hug, and I'll give my wife a wink: See? I'm not that old." - Joe Paterno
by ReadingRambler on Feb 19, 2010 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
This is painful
Glad I’m experiencing this train wreck from my room
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
by Adam Bittner on Feb 19, 2010 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
I almost sat down and quit right then and there when he started up
but i ran in the back and played 4-square in the guys “locker room”
We are gonna shock them with 5,000 mega watts of raw ROO POWER.
Are you commenting from THON?
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
by Adam Bittner on Feb 19, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
No, I danced last year
But he also played last year. It was AWFUL.
Just GOD. AWFUL.
We are gonna shock them with 5,000 mega watts of raw ROO POWER.
Time machine.
Last year. Daryll Clark and Jerome Hayes pal around with some of the kids.
http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2009/02/23/players_grant_families_wishes.aspx
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Feb 19, 2010 9:34 PM EST reply actions
4 Diamonds = State College version of Make a Wish
And since PSU has a venerable never ending pool of athletic all stars, there are bound to be some football players showing up. Personally, I’d ask for Blair Brown and a sponge bath. But that’s just me.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 19, 2010 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Haven't those kids already been put through enough?
by smashtheguitar on Feb 19, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
You saying you'd turn that down?
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 19, 2010 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
With how big BSD came up during the Lift For Life
BSD could do well for THON.
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
by psuphiman80 on Feb 20, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
Yes and No
I believe that most people still give through what organization that they were in in college. I know I sent my donation in through my frat.
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face
but then again
i still give to every canner so I would probably donate through here too
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face
Good point
"I'm colonel cool! And I'm the captain on this rocket to the stars!"
by psuphiman80 on Feb 20, 2010 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
Party in the USA
Wooo
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
Freak.
"...there'll be some woman, maybe 45 or 50, she'll come up and give me a hug, and I'll give my wife a wink: See? I'm not that old." - Joe Paterno
by ReadingRambler on Feb 19, 2010 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
Friday night TV sucks
Even the Olympics suck right now. Ice dancing. Cmon
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
Curling’s on CNBC. The Denmark women’s team both sounds and is kinda hot…it’s something.
Sometimes I write here- www.thegallyblog.com
by TheK-GunNeedsReloaded on Feb 19, 2010 11:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
So on the topic of "memories of THON during [my] time at PSU"
I danced in 2007 – the first year they moved it into the BJC and shortened it by 2 hours. Loved the switch to the BJC; shortening not so much. It was one of the best weekends of my life. Playing with the kids there and learning the line dance are some of my best memories at PSU. I also learned that dancing is 95% mental. If you refuse to acknowledge your tiredness/aching feet and concentrate on having fun and encouraging others, it actually isn’t that hard. I never hallucinated or really got out of it. I did sleep for 16 hours straight when it was all over though (and actually passed out mid-sentence once I sat down in a car).
THON is an incredible experience. Current students: do whatever you can to get the opportunity to dance in THON, even if it means canning in sub-freezing temps. You will not regret it. The memories you make, and the difference you make in the lives of others will stick with you.
by PSUMark2008 on Feb 19, 2010 11:16 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
THIS
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 19, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
I too was involved in THON 2007
Though I didn’t dance, I was on a Rules & Regs committee (better known as the “Red shirts”) and scanned passes for incoming visitors. I also canned for my club (Club Cross-Country) a few times back in the day and I’ll never forget freezing my ass off in December/January while collecting change for a great cause.
To you current students that traverse on this blog: GET INVOLVED. Go canning for your club or fraternity (if you’re not in one, then find one and join up), get on a committee, or even dance. Just get involved, somehow. Trust me, you will look fondly back upon it someday when you’re an old man in your mid-20’s like myself.
I was a Redshirt at THON 2004 and 2005
And even though my health kept me from getting involved in THON 2006, I am always grateful that I was involved as a student and I hope to be involved in THON 2011 as an alumna, finally.
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
twitter: @princessblueezy
FTK
I danced in 1997, one of the last years they did Thon in the White Building. Cramming that many families, dancers, supporters, and spectators into that tiny gym was something to behold. After they moved it to rec hall, things seemed comfortable by comparison, and the BJC, well, it looks downright roomy in there now!
So many good memories of being with the kids, families, and moralers/supporters that weekend. The smell of baby powder still brings the vivid memories back!
I did have some minor hallucinations at around mid-day on Sunday, and I had to have my feet iced three times (that I can remember) to make it through the weekend, but getting to the finish line was such a wonderful feeling. Just knowing that these kids who’ve been through unimaginable pain and hardship are cheering you on is enough to sustain anyone — no matter how much your feet hurt!
I hope that I can look back some day and remember the time when Penn Staters had to do Thon, before scientists found the miracle cure that eradicated cancer as we know it. Until then, I take comfort in the fact that so many are dedicated to the cause.
Thon on, brothers and sisters.
by tonycpsu on Feb 20, 2010 12:34 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
I wish I was around to witness one at the White Building
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face
Easy rec.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 20, 2010 9:01 AM EST up reply actions
I danced in 97 too
I still can’t get that friggin’ Mineudo song out of my head.
Pitt currently has both a better football and basketball team than Michigan.
AAAHHHHHH HAHAHAHAHAHAHHT
THERE WAS JUST A MAN DANCING IN AN AMERICAN FLAG SPEEDO TO SINGLE LADIES.
This made my night, and I’m sure made the nights of ALL the dancers out there.
We are gonna shock them with 5,000 mega watts of raw ROO POWER.
Danced in '94
Dancers are soft today – we rocked 48 hours in the freaking White Building back in the day.
Still have my long-sleeve dancer shirt (too historic to wear any more) with ‘DEEZ NUTZ’ on the back. If my house ever catches on fire, that’s probably one of the first three things I grab on the way out the door.
So many great memories. I think I can probably still remember at least half of our line dance, too.
by Tailgate Shogun on Feb 20, 2010 8:11 AM EST reply actions
We went No Name on Back
You know, because we went to Penn State.
Pitt currently has both a better football and basketball team than Michigan.
Just saw in EDSBS
Turner Gill took the names off the Kansas football jerseys (at least for Spring practice) to promote team unity.
Maybe it’s just me, but I seemed to notice more teams leaving the names off.
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi
I think Miami's doing that.
Sadly, they’re still Miami. The only team in college football that would trashtalk while being run over by Wisconsin.
"...there'll be some woman, maybe 45 or 50, she'll come up and give me a hug, and I'll give my wife a wink: See? I'm not that old." - Joe Paterno
by ReadingRambler on Feb 20, 2010 2:34 PM EST up reply actions
BSD should sponsor a dancer next year.
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Feb 20, 2010 9:32 AM EST reply actions
Think we could get Zug to do it?
Sometimes I write here- www.thegallyblog.com
by TheK-GunNeedsReloaded on Feb 20, 2010 9:46 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I second but we would need them to play slena gomez for 46 hours
Never insult seven men when all you have is a six shooter --COL Sherman T Potter
by psu in the w-b on Feb 20, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
That's against THON policy
listening to Selena Gomez will give you cancer, that defeats the purpose of THON
It's at least a couple of grand
I think it was $2,500 ten years ago, it has to be twice that now.
Pitt currently has both a better football and basketball team than Michigan.
Students! Get us info!
Twitter: @scrappled
"When it’s third-and-10, you can take the milk drinkers and I’ll take the whiskey drinkers every time" - Max McGee
by Run Up The Score on Feb 20, 2010 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
I pledge $50 for the dance team
And the first $100 at the Rathskellar on friday night. We’ll stop by and say hello at 2:00 am.
Pitt currently has both a better football and basketball team than Michigan.
Too bad they don't do case races anymore.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 20, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
you can do a case race at the lion's den now
at least the last time I was up about 2 years ago
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face
Of ponies? Or full size? OR POUNDOs?
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 20, 2010 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
I believe it was ponies...
but this was after 3 or 4 bong waters
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face
THON Memories
My junior year (THON ‘07) was the first year that the radio station (The Lion 90.7) had someone there for the entire thing. Up to that point, I had never really been involved with THON- and thanks to a lot of lazy DJs, I ended up there more than a lot of the THON workers. About halfway through Saturday, a former THON dad came over and started talking to us, and we eventually interviewed him on air. What struck me was that even though I had nothing to really do with THON (and he knew that) the guy was thanking me up and down. Because I was a Penn Stater, and whether I danced or planned it or just showed up for 8 hours of broadcasting, I was part of the group of people that helped his kid so much. I didn’t really get THON before that, but I certainly did after.
Sometimes I write here- www.thegallyblog.com
by TheK-GunNeedsReloaded on Feb 20, 2010 9:45 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Glad to see
that the primary way of keeping yourself occupied during THON is still trying to keep beach balls in the air for as long as you can. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
by Tailgate Shogun on Feb 20, 2010 9:51 AM EST reply actions
Major Props for putting this up on the board.
“When they say “We are Penn State” this is what they’re talking about." Joe Pa – Thon 2009
I don't remember a single word of Joe Paterno said when I danced
I only remember that when he was done I would have run through a brick wall, and I’d been on my feet for 30 odd hours at the time.
Pitt currently has both a better football and basketball team than Michigan.
that is pretty neat being a non psu alumane
Never insult seven men when all you have is a six shooter --COL Sherman T Potter
by psu in the w-b on Feb 20, 2010 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
RUTS: Remember the time...
Remember the time we did that ridiculous dance number during THON ’94? I think the house was paired up with AOPi, and we did that Madonna song?
I also still remember that one stuck up girl totally cockblocking us when tried to turn a double team on the chick who played Madonna. Good times, could have been great times.
THON: FTK, but also so that college kids can get laid.
by Tailgate Shogun on Feb 20, 2010 2:39 PM EST reply actions
I did hook up with my moraler
well a couple of weekends after THON, not at THON – that would have been a lot cooler
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face
Funny thing is, you're like the 19th person I know to say that.
What is the moraler selection process like, jeez. Or are they pity lays? Either way, you win.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 20, 2010 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
I like to equate it to the football team after a big game
she was that impressed by my performance that she had to have me
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face
Hooked up with my dance partner on a canning trip
then didn’t talk to her at all during THON. Was focused on the next……
by Tailgate Shogun on Feb 20, 2010 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
when its freezing
on a canning weekend, I like to give the canners hot chocolate and all the money in my wallet
JayPa hosting the Pep Rally and seemingly yelling into the mic
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
He sure was.
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
twitter: @princessblueezy
The BJC seems soooo EMPTY compared to Rec Hall.
I miss Rec Hall.
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
twitter: @princessblueezy
Indeed
Also, who made Ott the spokesperson? That was… odd…
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
WHY???
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
twitter: @princessblueezy
maybe Fugi was right and the kids really do like her?
who was that group dancing? I missed the intro
Oh God, now it is Lady GaGa
"Rock the Tassle"
I like Lady Gaga
She’s way better than Miley and Selena.
In other things, I’ve decided I want to dance in THON 2011 as an alumna. I gotta start planning how to make that happen now.
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
twitter: @princessblueezy
I need to know who the new #17 is, #24, #25, and #14. plzkthxbai
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
twitter: @princessblueezy
I dunno about the others, but hasn't AJ Price been wearing #14?
Black Shoes. Basic Blues. No Name. All Game.
i think we needs price waterhous in here instead of the old dudes arm
Never insult seven men when all you have is a six shooter --COL Sherman T Potter
by psu in the w-b on Feb 20, 2010 11:21 PM EST reply actions
JAY JUST GUARANTEED A WIN AGAINST 'BAMA
book it, done
"We hugged as grown men do. It was a great moment. Then, it was business as usual." -- LJ Sr.
Seriously?
"...there'll be some woman, maybe 45 or 50, she'll come up and give me a hug, and I'll give my wife a wink: See? I'm not that old." - Joe Paterno
by ReadingRambler on Feb 21, 2010 12:33 AM EST up reply actions
not really
If the football team won the dance-off against the mens gymnastics team that the football team promised to beat ’Bama this year. And then proceeded to rig the vote by having the football players throw out little footballs and stuff when they were doing the applause-o-meter. Basically it was the kind of thing you see at a pep rally, not a guarantee.
"We hugged as grown men do. It was a great moment. Then, it was business as usual." -- LJ Sr.
they shouldn't interview kids right now
it’s like 42 hours in, they’re like “what does Thon mean to you?” “uuuuuhhhhhhhhhhhhh…. what?”
"We hugged as grown men do. It was a great moment. Then, it was business as usual." -- LJ Sr.
A few thoughts...
I was a Communications Captain in 2004 and Corp. Relations captain in 05 plus a former thon chair for an org. I say anymore and someone on here will figure out who I am. Anyways, my thoughts,
1) Rec Hall THON’s were more intimate but more people can get involved at Rec Hall and the facility overall is better.
2) I could really do without these “jounalists”
3) J.R. and Natalie? J.R. is such a pimp…how many partners has he had now?
4) In regards to the debate 48 vs 46. I prefer the 48 hour set up but unforturnately Graham Spanier did that in when the move from Rec Hall to BJC was being negotiated.
5) Speaking of Graham and that damn washboard…he needs to stop!!
All I'll say about 48 v. 46
is when they finish out the 46th hour, let the dancers take a vote on whether or not they want to go another two.
Pitt currently has both a better football and basketball team than Michigan.
Well that's faulty logic, as, and this is just a guess, but most dancers would probably say they'd like to stop after 40. Or 30. Or 20.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 21, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
after hour 30 they may want to stop
after hour 46 (or 48 in my case) I wanted to keep going
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face
1 more thought
I’m getting updates from THON bc I couldn’t be there and it’s already at capacity at 11:20am. That’s unbelievable and in a few years growth is going to be hard. I’m not sure what the options will be but I remember talking about it back in the day and no one thought the BJC could be packed like this so quick. The fear was that there would be open seats and would demoralize the dancers. Now that fear has been quelled. Can we put a roof over Beaver Stadium??
Anyone know what time family hour is? I want to make sure i'm watching the live feed for that.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
Oh. Its now.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 21, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
7,838,054.36 FTK
WE ARE PENN STATE!!
"Want a donut go to dunkin donuts, want a linebacker go to Penn State."
- Cris Carter, NFL Draft, 4/25/09
twitter: @princessblueezy
Do they still get a "big" name act for THON
I danced in ’83 and they brought in Otis Day and the Knights. Do they still get these has been bands or is Graham the feature act?
Big acts
THON’s general thinking is that they want to stay away from big name acts. They don’t want the focus to go away from the kids and dancers. If you have a big time act come in, you’d have people come just for the show. Also, live acts are tough on dancers because they would just end up standing in one place for an hour or so, which sucks.
With that said, Go Go Gadget was the last band to perform at THON this year, and they absolutely ROCKED the BJC. They actually replaced JR & Natalie for the last 4 hours gig who had done it for at least the past 3 years.
Let's Go State
agreed on Go Go Gadget
Watching via the Webcast, that performance was outstanding.
"In the beginning the Universe was created.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
Khloe Kardashian - this was linked from Thon's Facebook page
"There are only three certainties in college football: all players will eventually leave, the ACC will be bad, and Joe Paterno ", Clay Travis, CNNsi Fanhouse
And BSD has reached a new low.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 22, 2010 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Are there any limits anymore?
Rec’d
"...there'll be some woman, maybe 45 or 50, she'll come up and give me a hug, and I'll give my wife a wink: See? I'm not that old." - Joe Paterno
by ReadingRambler on Feb 22, 2010 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
Well, in the past month I've been given high level access to the BSD workings and a Kardashian picture was posted.
So, limits to our depths? No.
"Have I ever told the story of when I met Miley Cyrus?"
by Jeff Junstrom on Feb 22, 2010 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
oh, I think we have gone lower
Where’s Buggy?
"There are only three certainties in college football: all players will eventually leave, the ACC will be bad, and Joe Paterno ", Clay Travis, CNNsi Fanhouse
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