In 1980, the club collaborated with Milwaukee RFC on a short film entitled “√10″. While the audio has not survived, the video — converted from 35mm film — is reasonably well preserved.
Inspired by the “Coneheads” — who debuted on Saturday Night Live in 1977 — it features the antics of the “Harlecones” and the “Fatbottoms”.
Enjoy this blast from the bast!
Summary
Below is the summary of the movie from the 1980 yearbook.
“Buffoon Productions Presents 1st Movie”
On a cold Sunday afternoon, two arch rivals met to do battle. The team in Black had come to be known as the Milwaukee Fatbottoms, the team in (white) Green and Gold were the Westside Harlecones. Throughout the afternoon the two teams engaged in funnery and confusion, under eyes of machines, called cameras. A movie was produced, titled, "√10". As coneheads and fatbottoms continued on the celestial pitch, fans gathered and gawked, for there was never such a confrontation on earthen soil.
Friendships renewed and new ones started was the final score. For this encounter of heads and bottoms has brought together two teams, (which are rivals on the pitch), closer to the meaning of Rugby: COMPANIONSHIP, COMRADESHIP, but as important, TOGETHERNESS & LAUGHTER. A fine afternoon was experienced by all.
Westside Harlequin film makers would like to thank the many Milwaukee Rugby Club members for their time and participation in this endeavor, as do we thank all the participants, Harlequins, fans and family members involved.
Next year the Academy Awards!
Your Planetarium,
Cecil B. DeCone
