By San | May 25, 2007
Here it is: music by Leonard Cohen, lyrics by Melanie Wright and company. Now you can sing along to the YouTube video.
Open Data
We made our way to Montreal
Where everybody knows f&*% all
And no one’s gonna tell you “see you later."
Admin committee steaming hot
Went on and on ’til we asked what
Does all this have to do with Open Data?
Chorus: Open Data, Open Data,
IASSISTERs / here to cheer / Open Data.
Tuesdays workshops best ones yet
One through six were quite a set
But what were they about? They gave us drinks, though.
Reception at the Faculty Manse
Where Ernie bravely took the chance
To welcome us in French(?) – at least we think so.
Chorus
Arofan called users “Chimps”
“Gastrointestinal issues” crimped
The style of more than Chuck – a nasty feeling.
Thin walls meant we got two talks for one
(that Windows Update’s still not done)
Evacuate! Watch out! Here comes the ceiling!
Chorus
Alison’s lifetime achievement praised
And fundamental issues raised
About the ddi (fermez la bouche, man)
Posters great, with lots to click
Two pool tables, one cue stick
If you’re too full to finish, Meredith can!
Chorus
Thursday we heard from Denise
Being a statistician means
You never, ever have to say you’re certain.
At the business lunch, Jen gave us pie,
And “Gimmee Gimmee” Karsten cried
But was he truly desperate, or just flirting?
Chorus
The Banquet barge was full of class
Our excess hot air steamed the glass
But at least we left the pier and even tacked, too
Dancing wild we regained our youth
Turkey Action taught this truth:
You don’t steal Wendy’s punchline, or she’ll whack you!
Chorus
Now it’s time to say goodbye
With many a tired and teary eye
We’re having so much fun, it’s hard to halt, so
We’ll not say bye, but au revoir
No matter if you’re near or far
We’ll see you all next year, in Palo Alto!
Chorus
Submitted by San Cannon