Sunday, February 13, 2011

The Sounds of Consilium

A Field Guide to the Sounds of Consilium.

The population of Consilium is diverse and fascinating, but identifying its individual members can be a challenge to those unfamiliar with the various species inhabiting the building. While the environment itself provides clues to the experience Consilium-watcher (e.g., "if I'm in the Foyer, that must be J-Brad"), a more reliable guide is the sounds associated with the occupants. A quick sampling of auditory identifiers:

Source Identifier
Leslie Sutherland Any sigh, usually on staircase or in office, lasting longer than 3 seconds
Chuck Gilhuly"Yep."
Galin Kora"Aw, Maaannnnn....", or any factoid about Axel Heiberg Island
Jennifer DavidCheerful whistling with indiscernible melody
Ron Ryan"Good morning, people."
The Clootch"AaOOOOooooohhhhh..."
Geoff RigbySneeze exceeding 110 db