Acculturation

Liminal Labs love virgins.

No, seriously. In 2012, our camp theme was Liminal Labs’ Virgin Initiation Program (VIP) and every year since we’ve devoted a significant portion of our offerings to schooling up the newbies without dampening their ardor (only their shorts).

No matter what our theme each year, we use our robust Virgin Profiling Assessment (VPA) algorithms to identify, lure and school first-timers. We query them about how they’re faring and test their understanding of the 10 Principles. For those in need of basic training (or old-timers with short memories), we guide them through moop vigilance, advanced hydration tactics (we’re always happy to fill anyone’s water bottle), map reading, sun and dust strategies, proper gifting protocols, opportunities for volunteering, and other playa-friendly facts and activities.

Graduates are sent out into the world to school others and to send us any recalcitrants for “special training.” We particularly appreciate it when one of our virgins returns to share their wide-eyed tales of “first year on the playa” hi-jinx.

This year Robotomat will provide special VIP body stamps for every earnest freshman that’s done their homework, guaranteeing them all access to every spectacular burn and as many dance parties as their boots can carry them to.

Making sure Pharmakon visitors are hydrated, Part 1
Black Rock newbie gets some help dealing with her first playa hangover
Making sure Pharmakon visitors are hydrated
Helping some newbies stay deliciously hydrated!
Making sure everyone has clean, tasteful (or tasteless) undies
Oh no, you forgot panties! No worries, we’ve got you (almost) covered!
A mocked up label for Clorox "anal bleaching wipes" - making sure virgins know what NOT to do
For that not so fresh feeling
Helping Pharmakon visitors select the right OTC remedy
BRC virgins visit Pharmakon