The Chaosettes treat all earnest pursuits of the ludicrous with the utmost gravity, and while we’ll be in Kilkenny for WordCamp Ireland, consider this a strongly worded message to those of you who will be in Dublin on Friday evening, tomorrow, the 5th of March, when our natural ally, the Literary Death Match comes to the Sugar Club on Leeson Street.

Don’t worry if you can’t understand it. Did you understand Chaos Thaoghaire before you went to one or two of them? Do you understand it any better now? Didn’t think so.

Just be there.

You’ll notice that on the panel of judges is the inimitable Una Mullally, whom Chaos regulars will know from Team Scary Mary McGintys, otherwise known as the team that probably stole all your money and we didn’t make them give it back. Do you know what’s more dangerous than a person with a whole lot of power? You don’t need me to answer that. And besides, it’s like a hundred o’clock.

Yes, we know it’s been two weeks. What are you, our mother? Actually, I used to have – note used to have – a friend who, every time I called her, would tell me exactly how long it had been since I’d last called, and since we’d last seen each other. She was a real laugh riot. A very quick post. Don’t expect much. Sure, it’s fine. I know you’re busy, it would just be nice to hear from you every once in a while. If you have the time. You know. Etc.

Anyway, so we’re getting all psyched up for Word Camp this Friday, March 5th in Langton’s Hotel from 8pm. And we’ll be joined on the storytelling stage by the lovely, delightful, hilarious Rosemary MacCabe, whom you may recognise also from her Irish Times blog, and such.

Are you coming? Are you? Do you want to? We’ve still got room for at least one more storyteller on Friday night, so if you’re interested, do let us know at chaosdublin at gmail dot com.

We’re also pumped for our Paddy’s Day Chaos, which will be called PADDY GRA (how do I get a fada on this thing?), and will be curated by the bearded Patrick Freyne, and take place on the DAY of our NATIONAL PATRON SAINT.

And one final word, and it is from my ‘other life’, and unrelated directly to Chaos, but now that I’ve got your attention, and I do promise a better blog post later this evening. I (Jane) have started work as a researcher on a young people’s TV series, and we’re looking for a person to come and help design an Alternate Reality Game. Do you have experience working on this stuff? Do you want a job? If so, hop on this real quick!

Job spec below. Do you want it?

Enjoy playing/creating Alternative Reality Games? Experienced in web/software design? For TV work, email Jennifer@mindthegapfilms.com

Details to be provided via email:
Individual wanted to assist in the creation of an alternative reality game for 9-13 year olds in conjunction with a young people’s television programme for RTÉ. Experience with web/software design is a requirement. Applicants must be creative and have an interest in viral media marketing. Fluent English and excellent communication skills are necessary. Television production experience and an interest in archaeology and Irish history/mythology are advantageous but not a requirement.
Please apply with CV and cover letter to Jennifer@mindthegapfilms.com.

Ok, Chaos out for now.