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| − | A [[fob]] is a proximity access card | + | A [[fob]] is a proximity access card. Fob supposedly stands for "For Opening Buildings." Its existence is the embodiment (or not) of a grammatical nightmare. |
| − | Fobs were introduced to LAN in 03.1 as a replacement for the outside door key after problems in previous years with one individual losing a door key, forcing the replacement of everyone's outside door key. Fobs make annoying beeping sounds when used to open doors, and work from much closer than is convenient for one's neck. Some students, however, very much enjoy using their fobs to open the doors, sometimes resulting in mock fights as to who will open the door. "Fob" is commonly used as a replacement for *poke* in the [[Lalala Game]] as well as for more nefarious words; the word can also be used as a euphemism for swear words (e.g. "Fob you!"). They are not needed to open the main door of Thomas Hall, since that building houses the main offices and health office and as such is usually open. However, the side door does require a fob. | + | ===Lancaster=== |
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| + | At [[Lancaster]], fobs take the form of grey plastic objects vaguely resembling a USB flash drive (although they lack any external connections port). Fobs were introduced to LAN in 03.1 as a replacement for the outside door key after problems in previous years with one individual losing a door key, forcing the replacement of everyone's outside door key. | ||
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| + | The word 'fob' is used in the Hokey Pokey at the Lancaster [[Afterdance]]s as a body part. After the fobs are taken back by the Lancaster Staff, the words 'no-fob' or just 'lanyard' are used instead. | ||
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| + | ===JHU=== | ||
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| + | As of 2005, fobs are also used at [[JHU]]. | ||
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| + | ===Uses of Fobs=== | ||
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| + | Fobs make annoying beeping sounds when used to open doors, and work from much closer than is convenient for one's neck. Some students, however, very much enjoy using their fobs to open the doors, sometimes resulting in mock fights as to who will open the door. | ||
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| + | "Fob" is commonly used as a replacement for *poke* in the [[Lalala Game]] as well as for more nefarious words; the word can also be used as a euphemism for swear words (e.g. "Fob you!"). They are not needed to open the main door of Thomas Hall, since that building houses the main offices and health office and as such is usually open. However, the side door does require a fob. | ||
When a camper suggested calling it a "Bob" because of its possibly offensive second definition, it was taken in by a few RAs who afterwards told their students to call it a "Bob" as well. | When a camper suggested calling it a "Bob" because of its possibly offensive second definition, it was taken in by a few RAs who afterwards told their students to call it a "Bob" as well. | ||
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Revision as of 08:55, 28 September 2009
A fob is a proximity access card. Fob supposedly stands for "For Opening Buildings." Its existence is the embodiment (or not) of a grammatical nightmare.
Lancaster
At Lancaster, fobs take the form of grey plastic objects vaguely resembling a USB flash drive (although they lack any external connections port). Fobs were introduced to LAN in 03.1 as a replacement for the outside door key after problems in previous years with one individual losing a door key, forcing the replacement of everyone's outside door key.
The word 'fob' is used in the Hokey Pokey at the Lancaster Afterdances as a body part. After the fobs are taken back by the Lancaster Staff, the words 'no-fob' or just 'lanyard' are used instead.
JHU
As of 2005, fobs are also used at JHU.
Uses of Fobs
Fobs make annoying beeping sounds when used to open doors, and work from much closer than is convenient for one's neck. Some students, however, very much enjoy using their fobs to open the doors, sometimes resulting in mock fights as to who will open the door.
"Fob" is commonly used as a replacement for *poke* in the Lalala Game as well as for more nefarious words; the word can also be used as a euphemism for swear words (e.g. "Fob you!"). They are not needed to open the main door of Thomas Hall, since that building houses the main offices and health office and as such is usually open. However, the side door does require a fob.
When a camper suggested calling it a "Bob" because of its possibly offensive second definition, it was taken in by a few RAs who afterwards told their students to call it a "Bob" as well.
