What is #loungewanker?

Loungewanker is longitudinal game of one-upmanship played through a series of photos from airport lounges across the globe.

Participants are typically frequent flyers working in technology or business. Therefore players attempt to demonstrate, through their photograph, bragging rights with regards to their location, travel arrangements and industry credentials.

What elements are required in a #loungewanker photo?

The standard #loungewanker picture will comprise the following seven elements, each being awarded a single point:

• A passport
• A boarding pass (or other indicator of destination and travel class)
• A drink
• A local newspaper (by way of a ‘physical geotag’ to demonstrate current location)
• A laptop
• Feet
• Face mask or other personal protective equipment

Additional points will be awarded for style at the Judge’s discretion. Points have previously been awarded for exceptional:

• Lounge location
• Seat assignments
• Laptop stickers
• Footwear
• Tech
• Exercise equipment, eg a Peloton

The Regulator’s decision is final. Nonetheless, discussion, admiration, questions about and likes of these photos is encouraged and - it seems - inevitable.

Competition Regulations

1. These Regulations

1.1 The Lounge Wanker Regulations (which we will refer to as “The Regulations") are the overarching general terms and conditions for participation. We refer to participation as “The Competition" in these Regulations. Participants are referred to as “Lounge Wankers”.

1.2 We may arbitrarily change these Regulations at any time. You should check this website regularly for any changes, which will apply from the date that they are uploaded.

1.3 By entering The Competition you agree that you will be bound by these Regulations, despite the lack of any material or legal consequence to any failure to do so.

2. Core Game

2.1 A single point is awarded for each of the seven core elements:

• A passport
• A boarding pass
• A drink
• A local newspaper
• A laptop
• Feet
• Face mask/PPE

2.2 Points cannot be awarded for any elements not visible in the photograph (“the Nigel Paradox”)

2.3 Digital boarding passes may be substituted for paper ones (“the MacLean Rule”)

2.4 It will be the Judge’s sole decision as to whether any eligibility requirement has or has not been met and she may require evidence or confirmation from entrants before awarding points. The Regulator reserves the right to mock any entry which does not comply with these Regulations.

3. Additional Style Points

3.1 Additional points may be awarded by the Regulator for style. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Artistic flair
• Prestige lounge locations (“the Le Grice gambit”)
• Premium seating such as First, Suites or Seat 1A
• Commitment to the industry as demonstrated through the medium of laptop stickers
• Enviable tech kit
• Sick creps

3.2 Style Points can only be awarded on the basis of evidence visible in the Photograph. For example, points can only be awarded for seat assignments if this is visible on an accompanying boarding pass.

3.3 Style Points are awarded entirely at the whim of the Regulator.

4. Entry Methods

4.1 Twitter: Photographic evidence should be posted on twitter.com together with the hashtag #loungewanker so it can be discussed and derided by the court of public opinion before the Regulator adjudicates

4.2 Instagram: Lounge Wankers may choose to share their entry on Instagram

4.3 LinkedIn: LOL no.

5. Prizes

5.1 There are no prizes.

6. Photographs And Videos

6.1 Lounge Wankers warrant that they are the person in the Photograph or have prior approval from the person in the Photograph that it may be submitted as part of their entry;

6.2 Lounge Wankers agree that we have the right to take the piss out of the Photograph in any media including, but not limited to, online, at all times without restriction or limitation throughout the world

7. Technical And Other Matters

7.1 If for any reason any Competition is not capable of running as planned as a result of any (including but not limited to) technical failures, unauthorised intervention, computer virus, mobile network failure, tampering, fraud, leaves on the line, plague, pestilence, Brexit, Danny Dyer, your mum, or any other causes beyond our control which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of a Competition, we reserve the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Competition and/or to disqualify any individual who (whether directly or indirectly) causes (or has caused) the problem.

8. Decisions Final

8.1 All our decisions relating to the Competition are final. Discussions and correspondence will be entered into but (as with all arguments on the internet) are ultimately futile

9. Exclusion Of Liability

9.1 Except as specifically set out herein and to the maximum extent permitted by law, all conditions, warranties and representations expressed or implied by law are hereby excluded.

9.2 To the fullest extent permitted by law, we hereby exclude and shall not have any liability to any entrant in connection with or arising out of any Competition howsoever caused, including for any costs, expenses or damages, provided that nothing in these Regulations shall operate so as to limit or exclude our liability for personal injury or death caused by your own stupid negligence.

10. Laws

10.1 These Regulations shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of Physics.