Koh Samui (KSH3)

[K2]

While I was in Samui last week (18/08/07) I ran with KSH3:-

KSH3 (Official Home Page KSH3 - Koh Samui Hash House Harriers) – Samui H3 is based out of The Red Fox Bar in Lamai (Recently it has moved to the newly created Walking Street, 2nd right after McDonalds). The owner Blue Lugs (Alan 0899085311) is a top guy and after the run (which is held bi-weekly on Sat) he put on a BBQ. The run was first rate – took me 90 mins to walk it and the ~30 members made me very welcome and I’d recommend any of you visiting Samui to go along and support them.

[K2]

1) Beach Run
2) Tranquil Temple
3) Circle
4) Hash Ladies
5) LOEG Representative

[Dodger]

Kev what is the history/reason behind the desire to give members of HHH really stupid nicknames, say like 'Blue Lugs'. Why not a name that you can be called in public without it sounding like your a moron?

I am asking from actrual interest, no I'm not pretending to start another hash bashing thread, cos those are so overdone now.

But I've never met a HHH that has had a nickname that I would feel happy about calling out in public, just wondered why!!

[K2]

Traditions and naming convention

There are said to be no rules in hashing, however several traditions have developed with a violation of such severely frowned upon and likely to invoke a punishment by way of a "down-down". A down-down is one of the oldest traditions and is a means of punishing or rewarding pretty much anything. Upon being called to do a down-down the accused must come to the middle of the circle and drink everything that they have in their vessel (generally a cup, mug, or other drinking device). They must do this without pause until they have consumed the whole quantity of drink (typically beer, but it can be of any drink they may have with them) or they must pour the remaining contents over their head.

Typically there are no new shoes allowed on the hash trail whereas being caught in a pair of new shoes may require that one drinks from the offending shoe as penance. Other traditions include a prohibition of pointing with fingers, requiring the use of elbows or other appendages to indicate direction, and a proscription against the use of real names (aka nerd names) at any point around other hashers.

One aspect of hashing that makes the activity stand out (besides the running and general drinking of beer) is the use of names as assigned by the group. Though traditions may vary greatly among the groups, and some groups do not do this, it is common practice to give members a name. At their first hash, attendees will generally be known as "Virgin [Name]" or "New Boot [Name]" and will then be called "Just [Name]" until duly named by the group. The occasion of a member's naming by the group may occur after they have attended a specified number of hashes (e.g. 5), after they hare their first trail, or after they do something the pack deems noteworthy. Before a naming, the group may collect information concerning the individual or ask them a series of questions that can include occupation, most embarrassing moment, personal preferences, stories, or experiences. Others will then be allowed to share their own stories or knowledge concerning that individual in hopes of finding some aspect that seems to be memorable or noticeably sticks out regarding that person. Many suggestions may be offered, with the final name being chosen by vote or general group consensus with more often than not some humorous or debaucherous connotation being used.

The traditional symbol of the hash is the outline of the foot, with often the words "On-On" written upon it.

Taken from: Hash House Harriers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There are some Phuket Hash members who have been members years and do not have a 'Hash name' - really for PH3 it depends on the amount of input the member puts in - or just ending up doing something stupid enough to get remembered for.

[minikraut]

tradition and fun!
it is also very traditional to have fun on the hash. and hashers with "moron"-hashnames who are able to laugh about themselfes, have a lot of fun on the hash. apart from that i think most hashers are clever enough not to shout a name like"stupid f#§@er" or " belly dancer"( ) in public.
basicly hashnames are like BM-names.

[IRISH JONNY]

Originally Posted by Dodger

Kev what is the history/reason behind the desire to give members of HHH really stupid nicknames, say like 'Blue Lugs'. Why not a name that you can be called in public without it sounding like your a moron?

I am asking from actrual interest, no I'm not pretending to start another hash bashing thread, cos those are so overdone now.

But I've never met a HHH that has had a nickname that I would feel happy about calling out in public, just wondered why!!

faulty has a really strange one as well..........something to do with farts and gas i think....

[dogblower]

Originally Posted by minikraut

apart from that i think most hashers are clever enough not to shout a name like"stupid f#§@er" or " belly dancer"( ) in public.

I happen to know that Flying Dickhead and Bumhole were not best pleased to have their names shouted across busy restaurants when they were out dining with family and friends. There are still plenty of morons out there.

[minikraut]

Originally Posted by dogblower

There are still plenty of morons out there.

i have to admit that you are right in that case
but there is morons everywhere! not only on the hash.
just walk down bangla and look around!!

[ST66]

Originally Posted by K2

...took me 90 mins to walk it ...

Hmm, looking forward to see you running one day...remember

"A drinking club with a running problem"