Discordian bowling was a success (if low on poetry), assuming one takes “success” to mean that we did indeed manage to complete two games at the bowling alley.  Alas, there shall be no pictures of the event, due to low lighting conditions in the cutting-edge “Glow” lanes.

There were pauses to read poetry by both Robert Anton Wilson, our dear departed Discordian, and Robert Burns, since I had inadvertently scheduled bowling on a day eminently suitable for poetry.  We could have perhaps chosen more selections, but I believe Discordianism is compatible with a lack of preparation.
Now, how do you play Discordian bowling?

  • The focus is less on high scoring than on style.
  • Scoring still matters, unless you are Discordian enough to snuff the competitive instinct entirely.
  • Try to find as many ways to throw the ball as possible.
    • Suggestions include: wrong-handed, between the legs, backwards, slow motion, from a hat, wearing a hat, sitting, lying down, and blindfolded.
    • We shall not be held responsible should any of these maneuvers result in you being kicked out of the bowling alley.
    • Damage to persons or property is not advised.
  • By will of Eris, the first ball any player throws is required to be a gutter ball.
  • Dancing and celebrating strictly encouraged.

Our last Discordian event is scheduled to be a survey, which shall require slightly more preparation than bowling.  Off to prepare I go.