[Ansteorra] Feast Etiquette

[Ciard49 at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/31/2003 5:45:53 PM Central Standard Time, 
sirtimo at hotmail.com writes:

> >Arguments for throwing food at a feast:
> >... I can't come up with any.
> 
> I can think quite a few, all of which involve fun of some sort and fond 
> memories to say the least.
> 
> >I am keen to find out if anyone can explain to me why this behavior should 
> >not be squashed by the figures of authority whenever it occurs.
> 
> see my previous answer.....
> 
> regards,
> Timo
> 
> 

Ah Timo,

I, too, have memories of food tossing at events, which in my case was during 
court. However those memories are in NO way fond or fun.  I had just returned 
to my seat beside my Mother, who was visiting the SCA. We were sitting next to 
a group of rowdy drunken Knights and Squires (fie on them for shaming the 
Chivalry)!

She leaned over and whispered to beware of incoming grapes - when just then 
-- one hit me square on the bosom of my very favorite court garb (which took 
weeks to embroider and applique).  Thank God the grape did not split open, else 
I should have been forced to kill the offender.  Instead, I took said grape 
and made a determined walk over to another group of drunken Knights and Squires 
and straight up to the tosser and said, "Sir, I give you back your grape!" 
wearing my sternest face.  His face was beet red and I could see him appear to 
shrivel into himself as he watched me approach.

What a show for my poor mother (or anyone) to witness of the actions of a few 
"funloving" folk. Not to mention the dangers of walking upon squashed grapes 
on the floor.

Thank goodness their group was the next called up in court and they left 
after that.

So much for fun and fond memories. Their loudness and childish actions 
prevented any in our group from hearing what was happening in court.

Too often, I have found in my 16 years in the SCA that many of the unhappy 
things that happen at feast or court are committed by Peers.

H Lady Ciard O'Seachnasaigh