I'M A PRESIDENT! Get Me Out of Here...

By Alice Morgan

One of the biggest cross-sport socials took place on the 4th of March. The ‘I’M A PRESIDENT… Get Me Out of Here!’ event was hosted by QMUL-Netball, and all funds then went towards Endometriosis UK. The brave participating presidents were Cheer, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, American Football, Netball, Tennis, Snowsports, Dance and the Northern Society.

What a night! Kicking off the night strongly, complimentary WhiteClaw cocktails were handed out as the audience took their seats. From secret-exposing questions to gut-exploding tasks, the presidents of QM sport societies made it through this spectacular event. Though not all triumphant, they competed in a range of activities, starting with the famous ‘What’s in the Box?’. Mystery items were placed inside the box, and each president was ranked based on the time it took for them to successfully name the object at hand. This was a laugh for the spectators, cheering on their presidents as they manoeuvred through this task. This amusing task transitioned into the Malteser and spoon race to the baby pool, most notably coined as ‘Winnie’s special concoction’, whereby the presidents were expected to dunk their heads in order to fish for the lucky tokens, taking them through to the next round. This was nothing short of a spectacle, sparking laughter and amusement among everyone in the room. This event exceptionally brought together a sense of community across all sports, a rare moment of cohesion in Queen Mary’s very own Drapers bar. Following this, the event led into ‘Spill your guts or Fill your guts.’ Presidents were expected to answer the questions truthfully, in spite of awkward or personal questions about committee relations or relations in their respective societies. If they did not want to answer, they, as a forfeit, were expected to indulge in particular food choices that are most certainly disliked. Options included Blue- Cheese or tomato-infused concoctions. Once all questions were posed, the following task was a scran of Carolina reapers, a clear turning point for certain Presidents. Some battled through fiercely, whilst others were escorted off in defeat. Though many felt this was the tipping point of the night, amusement met its full capacity in the following events… A dangerous boat race involving a renowned smoothie. A smoothie that caused audience members to leave was the final straw for our brave Presidents. Eventually, after much laughter and disgust with the shocking tasks, this 'Chunder-Fest' of a night came to a calm close. The winner of the night was the valiant Women’s Football President, taking home the triumph. Queen Mary has a large sporting community, and it is amazing to see sporting societies take part in group socials, creating a more interconnected and inclusive environment.  Hopefully, the future of sport at Queen Mary is one more joint event as such.