Sweeper’s Union

## Origin

Burniece began by handing out brooms and asking Timesprites to sweep the sand and shards of broken bottles, and she would gauge and comment on their sweeper potential. If she was moved by their sweeping, and the Timesprite gestured they enjoyed it, she would ask them to come closer if they could keep a secret. She asked how they felt about the M.C., and revealed she was starting a super secret union for the sake of all who are overworked and under-appreciated in The Under. She told them they showed great talent in sweeping and asked if they would like to join the union. If they nodded yes she would teleport them to the underground pool, telling them the M.C. doesn’t come down there very often. She needed to test their instinct for sniffing out chaos and bringing harmony and order to The Under. This began their sweeper initiation trial!

## Mission

*"We stand for a safe and sustainable working environment for those who have long lost their entertainment value, and are left to wander aimlessly through The Under slowly worn down to bones by the sand. We stand for love, community, and harmony in The Under. But most importantly: Cleanliness!"*

## Purpose

The seemingly unassuming sandy landscape of The Under is of the greatest importance to the life-cycle of The Under. The sand must be swept and sifted through constantly. However, there is so much of it, when swept, it appears like it doesn’t make a difference! Very discouraging. As a sweeper, you must believe in your sweeper heart it does! The sand is the base ingredient used in the M.C.’s “black mud” which he uses to shape and give life to his Timesprites. Deep below the surface of The Under the sand hourglasses into the Mud Desert. This is the sacred place Timesprites gain consciousness when they are first born in The Under.

## Membership Rituals and Rites

### The Union Member Initiation

Regular sweeper union member initiations are held in the Underground Pool. These include activities such as:

* Are you fit to be a sweeper? Find out with “Clean the Meat Mess!” or “Broom Race!” or “Find Burniece!” sweeper trials
* Burniece’s “Getting To Know You” new member questionnaire
* The Sweepers Union Oath
* The gift of your specially made official sweeper’s union broom

### Proper Broom Care

* Wash and shampoo your broom bristles after a day’s sweeping in the ocean water of the Island. Brooms love the ocean breeze in their “hair”. (Fun fact: Slurpees act as surprisingly nourishing shampoo!)
* Regularly trim your bristle tips for clean and tidy sweeps that get all the mess in the dustpan in one swoop! Burniece learned this from Russel long ago and follows his broom regiment loyally.
* Keep your broom handle well sanded and oiled to be splinter free!

### Important Recipes

Learn recipes for cupcakes and brooms (Burniece has a terrible sweet tooth and is a sucker for a sriracha buttercream cupcake. This is one reason the union desperately needs proper dental insurance.)

## Members

* Agate
* Deandra
* Jester
* Kelly
* Scratch
* Vicky
* **Buster**
* **Big Arrow**
* **Big Beer**
* **Big Egg**
* **Big Golden Cheese**
* **Big Golden Dog**
* **Big Lemon**
* **Big Tart**
* B**ig Wine**
* **Golden Arrow**
* **Golden Beach Ball/Plant**
* **Golden Camera**
* **Golden Clock**
* **Golden Cupcake**
* **Golden Fork**
* **Golden Gerald**
* **Golden Knife**
* **Golden Pen**
* **Golden Stick**
* **Golden Wet Food**
* **Golden Wine**
* **Poison Apple**
* **Small Bitten Golden Apple**
* **Small Dog Plush**
* **Small Golden Cheese**
* **Small Golden Coaster**
* **Small Golden Life Preserver**
* **Small Golden Rose**
* **Small Golden Tomato**
* **Two Golden Eggs**
* **Two Golden Forks/Fish**
* **Unchanged Broom**
* **Unchanged Clock**
* **Unchanged** **Coffee Cup**
* **Unchanged Grapes**
* **Unchanged MC Popsicle**
* **Unchanged Salt**
* **Unchanged Snail**
* **Unchanged Pen**