TDE

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The TDE (also known as The Diplomatic Entourage) is a fraternal brotherhood based in Melbourne, Australia. The TDE has a global network of members and affiliates but at present conducts its operations (business, leisure and political) in Australia.

The organisation strives to relieve the tyranny of full time work and/or study for its members by nurturing an environment of heavy drinking, late night kebabs and promiscuous women. Some of the highlights on the 2007 TDE Social Calendar include:

• TDE Australia Day BBQ & Pub Crawl
• RoboCHOP night - The Robocop classics and a feast of lamb & pork chops
• The Bol's "Yub Nub" Challenge - Ewok celebrations at their best
• Rolf Harris Wobble challenge - Honouring a colourful character in modern Australian culture
• Pat Morita (aka Mr Miagi) Tepenyaki Tribute Dinner - Honouring the great man
• End of Financial Year Pub Crawl
• TDE Strategic Planning Meeting

TDE Members come from a range of economic and political backgrounds but all share like views on the important issues in life (such as Peter Reith, French knickers and smoked almonds). The Brothers endeavour to meet on a fortnightly basis to discuss recent conquests, lubricate their hearts with Guinness and plan the coming month's activities. The monotony of these intense strategic meetings is often broken by sporatic rounds of Altered Beast or Golden Axe.

Membership to the organisation is dependent upon an applicant's satisfactory completion of membership criteria. It is a great honour to be admitted to the brotherhood and many wait years to be given the chance. The organisation's coat-of-arms consists of a standing bear with a backing of a red and green chequered shield (shown above). Its origins and meaning date back to the medievil ages. The red on the shield is the ancient colour of the brotherhood of warriors and denotes strength and magnanimity. The green represents loyalty. The bear on the front again symbolises strength, unity and ferocity in the protection of ones kindred.

The motto of the organisation is "Always a pleasure, Never a chore...". It was founded by Rupert "the human highlight film" Tingle in the later part of 2000 in at attempt to preserve the ideals of drunked debauchary.

Consideration is currently being given to the establishment of a militant wing of the organisation, in order to best uphold our values within the community and repel those who aren't willing to accept our ways and beliefs. Please contact the President (details below) to volunteer your service. Combat history preferred.

Some of the high profile members of the organiation include:

• Rupert "The human highlight flim" Tingle (NOTE SEPT 06: Received vote of confidence at AGM to continue leadership role in 2007)
• Alvin Anderson
• Momo Cheeks
• Bobby Digital
• Teddy "Greenbook" Logan
• Manute "The Next Level" Bol
• Moonunit "Teenwolf" Zappa aka Industrial Revolution
• Hippo "Irish" Jones
• Blind Willy McTell
• Tony "Bosco" Boscorelli
• Jimmy "Chad" Fellatio
• Herman "the German" Hubcaps Racer
• The Cuz
• Harry Hastas
• Lenny Farquar
• Mergan Tapali
• Barry "The Cougar" Dawson
• Paul "The captain" Cook
• Benny aka The Mixologist

Any queries please contact ruperttingle@hotmail.com

TDE can also stand for:

• Techisa Desktop Environment
• Transition Diagram Editor
• Trusted Domain Enforcement