What happens in London when a group of American blogger types heads over to geek out? They get drunk, put on wigs and get friendly with the locals, apparently. Former Guardian columnist Paul Carr (@paulcarr) sends us links to a disturbing group of photographs, likely taken about five minutes apart. What was Scoble, the poster boy for RackSpace’s new Building 43 project, thinking?
We’re not sure who the other guy is, other than a rumor that he works at Amazon UK. Any information on what else happened that evening would be appreciated. Photos borrowed from Jamie Klingler.
Sounds like I missed a hell of a party.
wtf
These were taken at the Berwickstock 09. Google has lots of links, photos, etc. http://www.goog...-8&oe=UTF-8
This was one of the coolest parties I’ve ever been to. A band on every floor and tons of cool people,
Is that your boyfriend Scoble?
At least he didn’t have his tongue out
Chill, John.
It was a joke!
That’s awesome Scoble. Looks like fun!!
Looks like a great party! I don’t know why TC thinks you need to be walking around in a suit or something. Throw on a wig and have a brew or eight! This is the Internet!!!
why so defensive?
if you are here for the tech news, please wait a moment to see my drunk friend at a party.
Scoble, when will you have a Leo like attitude towards mike ?
TC was always a serious blog which occasionally dished out some light hearted fun filled posts.
And I love reading these juicy posts.
But, everytime TC posts them (I have noticed it’s mostly MG or Michael who makes these posts) there are people crying foul bout the degrading quality of reporting in TC.
Its the same story over and over again – everytime. Guys if you dont like these posts dont read TC, because they have been a part of TC and I suppose will be a pat of TC for a long time.
And wow! That really looked like one heck of a party.
It’s on Google? I thought only Michael found it and publicized it on TC!
Um, okay Scoble.
seems like a typical weekend to me..
i don’t see anything wrong with this
me either. except the wig.
Homophobe.
I think Arrington was making a fashion statement, not a sexual commentary.
I think I was making a playful joke, not an accusation.
That’s a European thing haha
The Wig was hot when I was wearing it, not my fault Scoble couldn’t work it as well…
pink wig. nice.
See, I get Perez Scoble and Robert Hilton mixed up seeing as they look alike and both wear pink wigs. See photo
http://www.best...z-pink-wig3.jpg
He pretty much looked like this the entire time at SXSW. Wig has a pink tinge to it now though. Wonder if he still has that thong. Oh, I’ve said too much.
I’m going to second this. I appreciate what Scoble does to support and help out the industry and all that good stuff, but the guy was embarrassingly drunk at SXSW.
The gay gene?
Scoble isn’t going to be happy about this..
Hmmm, these photos are just having fun in London. You should have been there Mike. Every room had a different band and there was lots of fun, as these photos show.
Ahh, remind me not to wear pink wigs and do funny things for cameras at London parties!
These are great – good for you Robert.
I have more respect for U – this is the DEFINITION being SOCIAL!!!
**DEFINITION of being SOCIAL***
Scooby was the life and soul of the party – and a perfect gentleman throughout. I think I can safely say that he’s welcome back in London anytime.
The party, btw, was the awesome Berwickstock.com, organised by Michael Smith (Mindcandy.com), Tom Boardman (Firebox.com) and Alex ‘Million Dollar Homepage’ Tew.
Scoble, FTW.
P
Why, what’s wrong with pink wigs? You don’t want to wear it because Arrington blogs about it here? I don’t find anything wrong with the wigs. You guys seem to be having utmost fun!
I can’t tell what kind of beer that is in the first photo, but it can’t be much better than Steel Reserve or Natty Ice.
Carlsberg Export!!
Someone actually placed that wig in their pocket, attended the party and planned to place it on someone… Like the old saying says, forget the guy who got shot and survived, show me the guy who shot em!
Is this TMZ or TechCrunch? I’m confused..
I thought you knew, anything posted by Michael himself is easily mistaken as TMZ news for the web.
TechCrunch. You’re welcome.
Fun.
‘…and get friendly with the locals…”
+100 for Scoble
I guess he’ll never get another job if an HR manager has anything to say about it.
@cactus: Michael is joking.
Um, I guess you didn’t see the naked pictures of me in Mike Arrington’s backyard, have you? I guarantee you our HR department has seen those.
Pics or it didn’t happen.
Freakin’ hilarious! I love it!
Not sure if we in NorCal are still claiming him…..hehe any takers in LA? Good times Scoble….show the europeans a party isn’t a party until pink wigs are worn um ok in San Francisco? Uh sorry Scoble, I gots nothing except drink on!
I was supposed to be at this party.
Gutted… Looks a hoot!
do i get any points for spotting that is a geek n rolla bottle of champayne
I guess TC were paying :p
When did TC turn into TMZ? Oh right, the same day I stopped reading TechCrunch.
“the same day you stopped reading…”
Then how are you here to respond?
Sorry, you hit on a pet peeve of mine. That’s about as bad as the “I’m never posting here again,” but then sticking around to discuss how you’re never posting again.
re: the actual article – looks like it was a fun party!
Scoble, I take back most everything I said about you being a huge douchbag. I respect a man who will put on a pink wig and party his face off for the whole world to behold.
Lame.
I think this falls into the…any press is good press category!
LawlZ, Go Scoble it’s your birthday, get cha freak on cuz it’s your birthday! Bob looks good in a wig leave him alone!
so this is the direction rackspace is moving?
….classy.
I’m going to start recommending rackspace BECAUSE of these photos.
This was the annual music festival my housemates and I throw each year at our place here in London.. Scoble attended with some of the other ‘travelling geeks’. It was an epic night!
Scoble has redefined “Public Relations”, in a completely awesome way.
Who gives a shit what Scoble does in his spare time? Hell, there are pics of Scoble ass-naked online and Rackspace still hired him. If that didn’t faze them, this won’t.
Besides, what’s wrong with getting hammered and doing something silly? The weekends would be dull without it.
[Thanks for posting the pics tho, Mike, I got a good laugh out of them.]
Go Scoble!
I didn’t know that the Web 2.0 is so prudish. I guess you all envy Scoble for having some fun!
I meant “the Web 2.0 crowd”, sorry.
Robert you devil you. Drink much?
The photos were taken at Berwickstock – an annual party thrown by three entrepreneurs in London. The photos usually end up looking like this, whoever goes!
Wow, Robert must be almost human! Can us nerds actually get off our PCs, be social, have fun and go to parties?! Good stuff…
Sauce for wig PLOX.
I think myspace just took over TechCrunch. Or why do I look at party photos here?
Why even post this
First he got Scoble drunk, gussied him up and…well that photo is missing.
For being one of the most respected tech blogs around this is a very unprofessional article. Do you have something against this guy Mike? or are you just jealous of him that you’re not in that party
lol. he’s one of my best friends. was just here in the office.
Hell Mike – does it make you wonder if there’s any point carrying on when you realise that quite a number of TechCrunch readers are, to be blunt, more than a little retarded?
Was that a GAY party?
hehehe thats a different story, actually makes sense now
“For being one of the most respected tech blogs around this is a very unprofessional article.”
Perhaps you’d prefer to read the “one word, then paste link” fest over at Mashable.
The guy kissing Scoble is Robert Duffy http://twitter.com/RobertDuffy
This is news why?
because it’s on techcrunch.
Heh.
Nice one!
Interesting. Is it now gaycrunch? Ooops, that may not sound right. Depending on which angle you view crunch. Thus good for one and bad for another.
Oh snap!
“because it’s on techcrunch.”
You mean Valleywag. Zing!
(…actually, I think “zing” died in March of 2009. Sorry.) No, if this was valleywag there would be fiction somewhere in the post.
FTW!
“because it’s on techcrunch.”
l like the statement.
Cassé
get a room
And a cupcake.
This post confirms my theory that TechCrunch (and the greater “tech” media culture) has turned into a masturbatory gossip culture that talks about itself more than it reports meaningful industry news. Unsubscribed.
Good riddance.
You just figured that out now?
I’m moving to building 43, for the booze.
I don’t know about Scoble but the other guy seems to be enjoying the kiss!
Future constituents of the Deadpool: building43, gdgt, and Alltop.
Big deal. I don’t see a bong, ala Michael Phelps. Most myspace photos are more revealing than this.
I’m willing to bet $1,000 there was a bong there.
If that was in London, you sir will win your bet.
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This is awesome. Scoble is awesome.
If awesome is a euphemism for grander than Jesus, then I agree with you.
the most intimate thing about the photos imo is Scoble’s right hand in the pink wig one. changes the whole meaning.
So, this proves that Scoble is gay, right?
News: you WISH!
I’d shag him.
Hahaha. There’s already too much imagery here, we don’t need more.
Good for U scoble, at least it show that were not just a bunch of geeks who can’t party lol
You know, these pictures make me think about more hosting at Rackspace.
Techcrunch is now the Perez Hilton of tech?
no, Techcrunch is now Perez Hilton (only, no “of tech”)
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