The Lost Penguin BERG GUIDE Quiz

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The Lost Penguin Cafe reflects burning man culture but we have also developed some guidelines that are unique to camp.

Hospitality camps are unique because we are all there to entertain and serve the participants of BM - everyone on the Playa is our guest, whether they be a friend or stranger.

Our gift to the Playa involves all of us working (and living) together.

We are one of the longest standing theme camps at Burning Man. Our experience in running the cafe and cohabitating in the intensity of the festival itself has helped us survive and evolve in a kick-ass community!

The Berg Guide covers most of the things you should know about being at Burning Man, a hospitality theme camp, and mainly specific stuff you should know about being a Penguin!

  • 1
    We use the codeword Tomcat as a ‘HELP!’ call for harassment. If you hear someone yell out ‘Tomcat’ - what do you do?
    We use the codeword Tomcat as a ‘HELP!’ call for harassment. If you hear someone yell out ‘Tomcat’ - what do you do?
  • 2
    We use the code sentence ‘Somebody play that tambourine!’ as a bulletin telling others that law enforcement personnel are in the area. If you hear someone yell out ‘Somebody play that tambourine!’ - what do you do?
    We use the code sentence ‘Somebody play that tambourine!’ as a bulletin telling others that law enforcement personnel are in the area. If you hear s
  • 3
    You’re serving bar, and someone who appears young, but looks of age asks you for a drink. Also, they’re being persistent, and they’re hot - what do you do?
    You’re serving bar, and someone who appears young, but looks of age asks you for a drink. Also, they’re being persistent, and they’re hot - what do

  • 4
    Why do you want to be part of our hospitality camp - The Lost Penguin Cafe?
  • 5
    “Ark Ark Ark” is the rally cry for Penguin Camp! You hear ‘Ark Ark Ark’ anywhere on the playa - what do you do?
    “Ark Ark Ark” is the rally cry for Penguin Camp! You hear ‘Ark Ark Ark’ anywhere on the playa - what do you do?
  • 6
    What is required to pitch in to help with for Penguin Camp?

  • 7
    Penguin Camp provides a limited-resource cold water shower for limited use (limited because the shower water drains into our grey water/evaporation system). How often should you plan to use the shower facilities at Penguin Camp?
    Penguin Camp provides a limited-resource cold water shower for limited use (limited because the shower water drains into our grey water/evaporation sy
  • 8
    You are required to truck out all garbage you personally create. In fact, every camp member is asked to take a bag of camp garbage out with them as well. It’s the end of the burn, and you have packed your vehicle and that last garbage bag just does not fit. What do you do?
  • 9
    When are Penguins generally permitted to use the camp kitchen to cook?
  • 10
    You need to pee. What do you do?
    You need to pee. What do you do?

  • 11
    You are responsible for any new Penguins that your personally sponsor. This year, you sponsored a Penguin. Just as you are about to go out, the hospitality lead informs you that your sponsoree hasn’t shown up for their bar shift, which is starting now. What do you do?
  • 12
    What do you "get" for your camp dues?
  • 13
    Who is excused from paying dues?
  • 14
    Penguin Camp does not allow harassment or intolerance of any kind. What kinds of harassment and/or intolerance are allowed at Penguin camp?
  • 15
    It’s dinner time - the bell has rung and you’re first in line for food. Yum! It’s GOULASH! And the steam rises from the ladle and you feel the water running out of your lips and down your chin. How do you expect to receive you dinner?
    It’s dinner time - the bell has rung and you’re first in line for food. Yum! It’s GOULASH! And the steam rises from the ladle and you feel the wate
  • 16
    You are serving food as a kitchen helper, or are serving sno cones or handing out chocolate. In this capacity, what should you keep in mind?

  • 17
    You walk into the cafe, and it’s dead quiet. There are a few guests milling about looking confused. No action. What do you do?
    You walk into the cafe, and it’s dead quiet. There are a few guests milling about looking confused. No action. What do you do?
  • 18
    You look down and see garbage, trash, lost items, clothing or Matter Out Of Place (MOOP) that clearly doesn’t belong to anyone - what do you do?
  • 19
    If somebody is acting like an asshole, you should
  • 20
    If someone tells you to go drink water, you should...

  • 21
    You notice that something in the camp could be organized better. What should you do?
    You notice that something in the camp could be organized better. What should you do?
  • 22
    The Lost Penguin Cafe is a hospitality camp. What distinguishes a hospitality camp from other types of camps?
  • 23
    Where are the BurningMan trash cans and dumpsters?
  • 24
    The winds at Black Rock City can be very strong. You set up your tent and there is stuff that doesn’t fit in it - what do you do?
  • 25
    Sunday morning comin' down. Burning Man is pretty much over. You have a plane to catch or a hotel room waiting for you. But Penguin camp has gotta come down too! What happens?
    Sunday morning comin' down. Burning Man is pretty much over. You have a plane to catch or a hotel room waiting for you. But Penguin camp has gott

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