First, what IS this thing they call MSVL?

Messiah Village, to some, was just a big house on the Hill in Boston. But nay! It was a total living experience, and a fountainhead for a budding cultural mythology! Okay, you say, then who lived there? Well, it was never very clear. Needless to say, though, all of them are pretty much hipsters, to even have let in. I mean, geez, they spearheaded a fashion movement now sweeping the country, invented several martial arts, and learned the deepest secrets of Macaroni and cheese. In addition, various members have been on TV, left the state, tried lotsa drugs, made a neat hookah from OK Soda bottles, been felons, been rained on, and maimed Canadians. For a little more insight on the culture and history of Messiah Village, I quote from the official id's:
This identification is official proof of residency at Messiah Village, and entitles the bearer to recieve any sundries requested upon presentation of this card. The bearer of this card is permitted to deviate from any and all social rules and regulations at any time. Bearer is not responsible. Some restrictions on facilities apply; refer to MSVL Code of Conduct, IV p.320. Messiah Village is not responsible for any accidents caused as a result of possesion or by possesors of this card. Messiah Village, and experimental planned community and research facility, was founded in 1804 to prove that a little slack goes a long way. The premier tenet of Messiah Village is sleep deprivation, and all results thereof. Anyone wishing to know more about Messiah Vilage can fax 1-516-751-2608. Anyone wishing to donate to Messiah Village can give cash or credit card information to the bearer of this card. All residents of Messiah Village are expected to uphold Slack. You are correct! Tally Ho, future astronaut!

Oh, and they gave some world class parties.

tfish / Tweety Fish / tfish@l0pht.com