No FUnetics this week? Did they plug the hole?

This is a bit unexpected. No new FUnetics material on EPIC-FU this week. Maybe the FU crew fixed the so-called "technical glitch" that let whatever/whomever hijack the episodes? That would contradict my earlier theory that said there was no glitch, but as many of you know -- I'm very open minded!

I'm still waiting to hear back from the EPIC-FU camp for an official statement.

FUnetics Training Handbook: Level 1 "The Pledge"

The introductory level of FUnetics training is known as "the Pledge."

URL: http://funetics.org
Password: (removed by request)*

Summary: Record yourself on video reciting the pledge (see below), upload it somewhere on the web (most people are using YouTube) and send the link to the FUnetics group via a submission form on the Level 1 page. I'm assuming this is some sort of initiation or psychological ritual to make us feel part of a living, breathing community.

The FUnetics pledge:

As a free-thinking globally-minded Internet user, I pledge allegiance to the web and to the ideals set forth by FUnetics. And to the information, which should be forever free. And equal, unrestricted access for all.

The message of the pledge is positive, which leads most people to believe the FUnetics group is a positive force on the web (albeit secretive).


* Note: Several FUnetics trainees emailed and asked if I would take down the password. No worries, it's easy to figure out on your own. Just watch the 100th episode and pay special attention during the Fu of the Week (hint: watch the text on the screen). If you still can't figure it out, just email me.

The quine 11288

In his latest video, Multivac confesses a mistake he made regarding something called a quine. According to Wikipedia, a quine is "a program that produces its complete source code as its only output." This one stumped me so I headed over to the FUnetics Fanatics group.

After reading 100 or so responses, I found a brilliant analysis by a member named Rupert. Basically he figured out that the "11288" is actually a date -- November 2nd, 1988. Apparently the first major internet worm (the Morris worm) was released on that day. A worm is a virus that replicates itself, so it would be considered a quine. Read Rupert's full analysis here.

It sounds like Multivac was a major player in the early days of the internet. Maybe he's an old school computer programmer? Or maybe he created the virus?

Screencap collection #1

Here are a few screencaps from the first 2 levels of FUnetics video clips shown on EPIC-FU. If you have any requests for screencaps, just let me know in the comments!

Technical difficulties? Seriously?

After a few emails back and forth, Zadi and the crew at EPIC-FU are sticking with the story that the FUnetics "interruptions" during the past 2 episodes were "the result of unforeseen technical difficulties." That doesn't sit well with me.

Pay attention to Zadi's demeanor during her apology for the technical problems at the beginning of episode 101. And then pointing us to the first FUnetics discussion thread on their forum? It doesn't add up.

And when you consider the fact they GAVE FUNETICS AN AWARD (see below) during the infamous 100th episode, it makes me wonder just how innocent these glitches are.

FUnetics Revealed is your #1 source for FUnetics news!

Hi everyone! Welcome to the brand new home of FUnetics Revealed -- your #1 unauthorized source for up-to-date FUnetics info, rumors, and theories. My name is Tracy and I'll be your guide.

My investigation started about 2 weeks ago, after I watched the 100th episode of EPIC-FU. The episode was interrupted by a bunch of strange video clips featuring an allegedly secret organization called FUnetics. Of course, that was just the beginning.

Being the conspiracy nut that I am, I was immediately intrigued. I analyzed every frame of the episode. I read the theories posted on the FUnetics Fanatics forum. I started my training at funetics.org. I scoured the web for more information. And eventually I started putting the pieces of the puzzle together.

I'll be posting my thoughts and findings here. I will not rest until the secrets of FUnetics are revealed! This is going to be exciting!