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Foursquare Badges
For a long time, Wikipedia was the main source for information on foursquare badges. Unfortunately, Wikipedia has (for one reason or another) decided to delete their page. Bad news for foursquare users! However, thekruser has answered your cries for help!
Due to popular demand, I have decided to create my own foursquare Badge List. This list will continue to grow. Each update or change will be announced in a blog post. To ensure you are updated, follow me on twitter, or subscribe to my RSS feed. If you have an addition or correction, please either add a comment or use the “Contact Me” link above.
Thanks to all who have helped in the past and who will help in the future. It is for people like you that I am maintaining this page.
This listing is split up into three categories: General Badges (can be obtained anywhere), City Specific Badges (only obtainable if you are in the specified city), and Event Badges (badges created for specific events). Keep in mind, some events move from city to city depending on the date. Currently, I have no information on whether a badge created for an event hosted in one city will be obtainable when the event changes venue. Also, some event badges are city specific — meaning the event is only held in one city. I am keeping those badges in the Event Badges.
Happy foursquaring (and, yes — I am relatively certain that is not a word)!
General Badges
| The Badge | The Name | What to do to get it Badge Message |
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#4sqDay 2010 | Get the 4sq Day 2010 badge by checking in with (or shouting) “Happy Foursquare Day” without the quotes on 16 April.Happy foursquare day! (four squared = 4/16, get it?) Here’s a toast to all of you for making foursquare so amazing and to the 150+ #4sqDay parties going on around the world! |
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16 Candles | Send 5 shout outs with “Happy Birthday (name)” in them — obviously without the quotes and with a person’s name. The last one has to be with a checkin, though.Treat yourself to another cupcake – that’s 5 birthday shoutouts from you!” |
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Adventurer | Check in to 10 different venues.You’ve checked into 10 different venues! |
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Andy Cohen* | First you have to follow Bravo on foursquare. Then you can earn the badge for your checking in to an undetermined number of Bravo rated locations.Here’s What: You’re a man/woman about town, hitting up all the right places. And by “right,” we mean a healthy combo of the trendy and the timeless. “Mazel” to you. |
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Animal House* | Check in 3 times to venues tagged with both ‘frat boys’ and ‘college’.Off the Wagon appreciates your business. COLLEGE! |
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Babysitter | 10 check ins to venues tagged ‘playground’.Forget those “Bender” and “Crunked” badges – you’ve conquered the playground circuit! (10 checkins!) |
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Banksy Fan | Check in to a movie theater that is playing Exit Through The Gift Shop and include “Banksy” in the shout.You just unlocked the secret Banksy Fan Badge! Enjoy the film and please exit through the gift shop. |
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Barista | For checking in to 5 different Starbucks locations.Congrats – you’ve checked in at 5 different Starbucks! Be sure to pick up a double tall latte for your friend – I’m sure they’d do the same for you. |
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Bender | Check in 4 nights in a row.That’s 4+ nights in a row for you! |
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BFF | Check in 10 times with the same person. NOTE: This badge was never activated. ? The only one for me is you, and you for me ? 10 checkins togeeetthhherrrr! ? |
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Bravo Newbie | First you have to follow Bravo on foursquare. Then you can earn the badge for your first check in at a Bravo rated location.
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Celtics – Finals 2010 | Check in and include “Go Celtics!” in the shout. Without the quotes, of course!Stand up! You’ve unlocked the Celtics badge for showing your Boston pride. Watch the Celtics take on the Lakers in The Finals 2010 on ABC! “Go Celtics!” |
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Club L | First, you have to follow follow The real L Word on twitter. Then earn the Club L badge by checking in at an unspecified number of venues tagged on their foursquare page.This badge’s quote has not been located…YET! |
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Crunked | Check in 4 or more times in a single night.That’s 4+ stops in one night for you! |
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Cupcake Connoisseur* | No idea how it is earned, but here it is! For checking in to a venue tagged “cupcake” possibly??A true cupcake connoisseur, you know the goods when you see (and taste) them! TLC’s Cake Boss would be proud. |
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Don’t Stop Believin’ | Check in to 3 different venues tagged as “karaoke” in a month.? Just a small town girl / Living in a lonely world / She took the midnight train going anywhere! ? That’s 3 karaoke field trips in a month! Treat yourself by slaying a lil’ Bon Jovi. |
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Douchebag* | Awarded for checking in at places tagged with “douchebag”. Unsure as to the number of check ins required. NOTE:The ‘douchebag’ tag is no longer allowed to be added to venues. Not sure how to get this badge anymore. Double pop that collar, son! |
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Explorer | Check in to 25 different venues.You’ve checked into 25 different venues! |
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Fashion Victim* | For checking in at Marc Jacobs. Not sure how many times or if it is city specific.Wow! You crossed the line! Your passion for fashion knows no boundaries! Thanks for stopping in and have some fun! – Love, Marc |
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Fashionista* | First you have to follow Bravo on foursquare. Then you can earn the badge for checking in to Bravo rated clothing retailer?You’ve found the key to BRAVO’s Launch My Line insignia. Now, go find us some sales! |
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Foodie | For checking in to 5 different venues rated by Zagat.You eat the best from hot dogs to haute cuisine. That’s 5 checkins at Zagat Rated spots! |
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Gossip Girl* | Not sure how to earn it. It might be New York specific.Spotted: A true foursquare socialite. Chuck Bass would be impressed. xoxo |
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Gym Rat | Check in to a venue tagged “gym” 10 times in 30 days.10x trips in 30 days? Go reward yourself to the nastiest double cheeseburger you can find (bonus points for cheesy fries and milkshakes). And ps: you look nice today! |
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Historian* | First, you have to follow The History Channel on foursquare. Then unlock the badge by checking in to places the History Channel has deemed worthy. What places? No idea. Even their page is rather ambiguous. Possibly for checking in to places featured on their AMERICA: The Story of Us series as suggested in the comments. Please let me know if you can confirm.Congrats from History Channel on unlocking America one check-in at a time. Thomas Jefferson would be proud. |
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I’m on a boat! | Check in and include the word “boat” in the shout…without the quotes of course!♫ This ain’t Seaworld, this is as real as it gets / I’m on a boat, MF’er, don’t you ever forget! ♫ |
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Jetsetter | Check in to 5 different airports.Hopping around the world one airport at a time… congrats on your 5th airport checkin and safe travels! |
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Jobs (old) | Check in to 3 Apple Stores.3 Apple Store checkins! Hold onto this badge tightly. Maybe someday you’ll be able to trade it in for an iHoverboard! |
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Jobs (new) | Same as above, but the icon has changed. |
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Lakers – Finals 2010 | Check in and include “Go Lakers!” in the shout. Without the quotes, of course!Stand up! You’ve unlocked the Lakers badge for showing your L.A. pride. Watch the Lakers take on the Celtics in The Finals 2010 on ABC! “Go Lakers!” |
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Local | Check in 3 times at the same place in one week.You’ve been at the same place 3x in one week! |
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Lookin’ for Love* | First you have to follow Bravo on foursquare. Then you have to check in an unspecified number of times at undetermined locations. Rather ambiguous, huh?!? Unfortunately, that is all I have.You know all the hottest singles spots and can now proudly wear BRAVO’s Millionaire Matchmaker Badge of Love. |
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Newbie | Awarded for your first check in.Congrats on your first check-in! |
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Overshare | Check in 10+ times in a 12 hour period.10+ checkins in 12 hours! Next up: tweeting that you unlocked this Overshare badge? |
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Photogenic | Check in to 3 different venues tagged as having a photo booth.You found 3 places with a photobooth! |
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Pizzaiolo | Check in to 20 different Pizza Shops.This badge is reserved only for the true pizza connoisseur: slices from 20 different pizza places. Well done! |
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Player Please | Check in to a place that has three members of the opposite sex currently checked in. NOTE: This badge was reopened on 24 April and is again available to obtain. Look at you, checking-in with 3 members of the opposite sex! Player, please!” |
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Road Warrior | Check in 3 times using the Waze application.You’re making the world a mappier place one checkin at a time! |
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School Night | Check in after 3:00am on a school night.Checking-in after 3am on a school night? Well done! |
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Six Flags Funatic | Start by following Six Flags on foursquare. Then check in 10 times to the same Six Flags location. What’s more is they are incorporating a the biggest foursquare-related giveaway to date (as of 12 June 2010). The contest runs from 10 June through 7 September 2010. At close of business on 7 September 2010, each park’s current Mayor will receive a free 2011 Season Pass. They are also planning on giving away a chance to win a 2011 50th anniversary “Exit Pass” allowing immediate ride access onto Six Flags signature coasters all season long, among other prizes. Don’t miss out!This badge’s quote has not been located…YET! |
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Socialite* | Not sure how this one is earned. Possibly San Francisco specific.Keep this up and you’re going to end up on Valleywag with Julia Allison |
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Super Mayor | Achieve 10 simultaneous Mayorships.A special shoutout for holding down 10 mayorships at once! |
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Super Star | Check in to 50 different venues.You’ve checked into 50 different venues! |
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Super User | Check in 30 times in a single month.That’s 30 checkins in a month for you! |
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Swarm | Check in to a place where 50+ other foursquare users are currently checked in. And yes, if you are number 49, you get the badge when number 50 checks in.50+ people are also checked-in here – it’s a foursquare flashmob! |
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TLC Summer* | Start by following TLC on foursquare. From there, I have no idea. Awarded for checking in to specific places. If you find a list, please let me know! Their facebook page says the approved ‘hot spots’ are the venues posted on their wall, but I cannot confirm.Your summer is officially underway now that you’ve found a TLC Summer hot spot. Time to soak up the season with sun, fun and your favorite shows! |
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Top Chef* | First you have to follow Bravo on foursquare. No idea how to earn the badge after that.You wear the term “foodie” as a badge of honor, and now have BRAVO’s Top Chef Badge to prove it. |
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Warhol | Check in to 10 different venues tagged “gallery”.That sure is a nice collection of art gallery checkins (10 different galleries!) |
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Zeotrope | Check in 10 times to a venue tagged ‘theater’.That brings you to 10 movie theater checkins! Now, can you pick us up a large popcorn while you’re up? |
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Ziggy’s Wagon* | For checking in to 3 different locations tagged ‘food truck’.Waffles and tacos and dumplings and BBQ and… looks like you’ve found 3 of your city’s legendary food trucks. Enjoy! |
City/Location Specific Badges
General City Badges
| The Badge | The Name | What to do to get it Badge Message |
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Far Far Away* | A local badge. Differs from city to city. |
Brooklyn, New York
| The Badge | The Name | What to do to get it Badge Message |
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BK Art Star | Check in 3 times at the Brooklyn Museum.Congrats, art star! You’ve just discovered a world of art across the river at the Brooklyn Museum! |
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Brooklyn for Life | Check in 25 or more times in Brooklyn.That’s 25+ checkins in Brooklyn for you! |
Cambridge, Massachusetts
| The Badge | The Name | What to do to get it Badge Message |
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Yard Bird | Follow Harvard on foursquare and check in to 6 different locations listed here.Congrats on mastering Harvard Yard on Foursquare! You’re looking (and acting) smarter all the time. |
Chicago, Illinois
| The Badge | The Name | What to do to get it Badge Message |
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Celery Salt | Follow Explore Chicago on foursquare, and check in at 5 of the locations listed here.Hold the ketchup & drag it through the garden! You’ve earned the Celery Salt badge for visiting 5 places that serve Chicago-style hot dogs! |
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The Chicago Blues | Follow Explore Chicago on foursquare, and check in at 5 of the locations listed here.Sweet Home Chicago! You’ve earned a Chicago Blues badge by visiting 5 stops on the History of Chicago Blues Tour (downloadchicagotours.com) |
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On location | Follow Explore Chicago on foursquare, and check in at 5 of the locations listed here.Get ready for your close up! You’ve just earned the On Location badge by visiting five of Chicago’s iconic movie locations. |
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Time Out – Bar Hunter | First, you must follow TimeOut Chicago on foursquare. Then check in to 4 venues they recommend on their website.Whoa! You sure know Chicago bars! That’s 4 check-ins at venues recommended by Time Out Chicago. |
New York City, New York
| The Badge | The Name | What to do to get it Badge Message |
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Banker Badge | First, you have to follow The Wall Street Journal on foursquare. Unlock it with three check-ins in the financial district.That’s three check-ins in the financial district. You’d fit right in with a copy of The Wall Street Journal under your arm. |
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Boxee | For taking the L train to Brooklyn to attend a software party. ‘Cause, why not?!?You took the L train to Brooklyn to attend a software party! Pretty hardcore. |
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Far Far Away | Check in above 59th Street.Welcome to the world above 59th Street! |
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Lunch Box | First, you have to follow The Wall Street Journal on foursquare. Read the Lunch Box column in the Journal and, to unlock the badge, check in twice at lunchtime to restaurants they’ve reviewed.
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Met Lover | Start by following Metropolitan Museum of Art on foursquare. Then check in twice to the main museum and the badge is yours.Oh, I see that you’re a true art connoisseur. You have excellent taste. |
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Roker | Check in to the Today Show Plaza in New York 3 times before 6:00 am.That’s 3 checkins before 6 AM! Just like Al Roker – you’re becoming a regular in his “neck of the woods.” |
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Today Show Newbie* | Check in to the TODAY Show plaza next time you visit New York.Thanks for stopping by the Plaza! Hope you can come to the next Toyota Concert Series on TODAY. |
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Urban Adventurer | First, you have to follow The Wall Street Journal on foursquare. Then you have to check in to all 5 boroughs in New York.You really get around! The Wall Street Journal congratulates you on checking into all five boroughs of New York. |
The North Pole
| The Badge | The Name | What to do to get it Badge Message |
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Last Degree | Have fun earning this one! You have to check in at the North Pole! No thank you. I hear it is cold there.Congrats on making it to the North Pole! Take a deep breath, plant your flag and be sure to get home safe! |
Princeton, New Jersey
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Princeton P-rade | For checking in to the “Princeton University P-Rade.Congrats! You just unlocked the Princeton P-rade badge. If your blood isn’t yet orange and black, keep drinking. |
San Francisco, California
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BART | Check in 10 times on the BART system.Driving around SF is soooo 2008, hence the special shoutout for your 10th BART checkin. Public transportation is the new Prius! |
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Thriving Ivory | For checking in to the Thriving Ivory Fillmore Show.You’ve checked-in at Thriving Ivory’s Fillmore show. Head to the merchandise table and show your TI badge to score some free swag! |
State of Pennsylvania
| The Badge | The Name | What to do to get it Badge Message |
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PA 4 Score & 7 | First, start by following visitPA on foursquare. Then you must check in to 3 of the places listed on the PA 4 Score & 7 page.Nice job soaking up all that PA history. Look out Alex Trebek. |
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PA Retail Polka | First, start by following visitPA on foursquare. Then you must check in to 3 of the places listed on the PA Retail Polka page.Somebody likes their tax-free shopping in PA. Hey, there’s more where that came from. |
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PA Shooflyer | First, start by following visitPA on foursquare. Then you must check in to 3 of the places listed on the PA Shooflyer page.Nice job eating your way through PA! Yummm, keystone. |
Vancouver, Canada
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Transit Champion* | Vancouver specific. For checking in on the TransLink, but not sure how many times.Holy moly transit champ, You sure know how to get around Metro Vancouver! Thanks for going green and riding with TransLink! |
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Event Badges
Big Omaha 2010
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Big Omaha 2010 | Check in 3 times to the Big Omaha conference.Three checkins in the middle of Nebraska! You are *owning* Big Omaha this year! |
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
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Bonnaroo Rock Star | Start by following Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on twitter. Then earn the badge for checking in to 10 different places at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.Congrats! That’s 10 check ins at Bonnaroo this weekend. You are a Bonnaro Rock Star! Now that you’re in the band be on the look out for a instant win message from us for great Bonnaroo prizes! |
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Team Coco Bonnaroo | For checking in to the Bonnaroo Comedy Theatre at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival during Bonnaroo 2010.Congratulations! You’ve unlocked The Team Coco Bonnaroo Badge! Enjoy the show, and please consider a shower in the near future. |
CES
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CES 2010 | For checking in at the Los Vegas Convention Center during CES 2010.Congrats! Your checkin to the Las Vegas Convention Center just unlocked the CES Badge. Welcome to the world’s largest and coolest tech show! |
f8
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f8 Backstage Pass | Check in to 7 of the 8 main areas of the f8 conference.You’ve hit 3 of the 7 big spots at Facebook’s f8 conference. Congrats on making the rounds! |
Global Ignite Week
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Global Ignite Week 2010* | Check in during Global Ignite Week I guess??Thanks for supporting Global Ignite Week! Think it was all the beer that made those five minute talks so interesting? |
Internet Week New York 2009
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Dot Com Baller* | No idea how to earn. It was given during Internet Week New York 2009, though.Look at you in your fancy suit up on that fancy roof! You’re the Young Jeezy of the NY Tech scene! |
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I’m on a Boat | For Checking in to a venue tagged ‘boat’.♫ I’m riding a dolphin doing flips and shit / This dolphin’s splashing, getting everybody all wet / But this ain’t Seaworld, this is as real as it gets / I’m on a boat, motherfucker, don’t you ever forget! ♫ |
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Internet Week* | For checking in during Internet Week. Again, no idea.Welcome to internet week! Five new badges for the next five days! What, wait.. no free drinks here? NEXT PARTY! |
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Trifecta | Check in to 3 of the Big 6 Name Brand Parties. The quote says 3 of 5, but I count 6!Name-Brand Party Trifecta! You hit 3 of the big 5: Ignite / Yelp / Digg/ Thrillist / College Humor / Webutante Ball! |
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Webby* | Given during Internet Week New York 2009. Not sure for what.A wise microcelebrity once said: ‘I won a Webby’ is the new ‘I have a website.’ You may not have be named King or Queen tonight, but please accept this Webby as a token of just how special we think you are. |
Internet Week New York 2010
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Internet Week 2010 | Check in during Internet Week 2010 in New York.Welcome to Internet Week 2010. Show this badge & skip some lines! Monday @ Onion Party, Tues @ #140conf Party, Wed @ Pop Everything and Thr @ Obliterati & SoundCtrl. |
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Social Media Guru | For checking in to 3 or more Internet Week parties in New York.Three nights of Internet Week parties makes you an official Social Media Guru(, nerd!) The first 24 people to show this badge @ IW HQ (registration desk) on Thu June 10 win a free bottle of wine signed by @garyvee! (You must be 21+) |
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Webutante | Check in to the Webutante Ball.Just saying, but if @naveen doesn’t win Prom King, this whole thing is bunk! |
Olympics 2010
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NY Times Olympian* | For checking in to 2 different locations listed by the The New York Times.
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Shorty Awards
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Shorty* | For checking in to the Shorty Awards.Welcome to the Shorty Awards!! Extra credit if you noticed this special edition “you unlocked a badge!” text is exactly 140 characters long. |
SXSW 2009
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Digg SXSW | Check in to the Digg party.Welcome to the Digg Party. I bet the… OMG!!! KEVIN ROSE JUST TOUCHED MY SHIRT!!! |
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Entourage | Check in with 10 of your friends at the same time.Look at you, checking-in with 10 of your friends in tow! You so popular! |
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Karaoke RV | Check in to the Karaoke RV.You found the Karaoke RV! Now go queue up some GnR! ♫ You know where you are? You’re in the jungle baby! ? |
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Panel Nerd | Check in 3 times at the Convention Center before noon.Three days at the Convention Center before noon! Your boss would be so proud! |
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Party Crasher | For checking in to the Brightkite Party.What else did you expect checking-in with foursquare at the Brightkite party? Anyone down for a dance off? |
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Porky | Check in to 3 times to a venue tagged ‘BBQ’.Oink oink, you filthy little BBQ lover! |
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PV Bender | For checking in to the PV House three times.Three late-nights at the PV House! You working on that Slut badge? |
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Redford | For checking in to a movie.Nice job sneaking off to see some films (one of the best parts of SXSW). Gold Badges unite! |
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Slut | For checking in to 3 different hotels.Three different hotels! You’re like the Paris Hilton / Bret Michaels of SX! |
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Survival | Given for checking in to SXSW 2009.However-many-days you were at SX, you survived. Well played and see you next year! |
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Trifecta | Check in to 3 of the Big 6 Name Brand Parties: Frog, Digg, Facebook, Goog, 32-bit, and The Decider. |
SXSW 2010
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Adobe – Hat Tip* | For checking in to the Adobe booth, perhaps?Congratulations, you just unlocked the Hat Tip badge! Our hats off to you for making the most of your time in Austin. Respect from Adobe! |
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Animal Collect* | Frightened Rabbit, Cobra Skulls, and The Unicorn (Who says that a Unicorn isn’t an animal?) fans will get this badge when they see three bands with an animal in the their name. |
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Austin Explorer | For checking in to 5 new places in Austin.That’s five checkins at five places you’ve never been to! Well done, Austin Explorer! |
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Bands on the Run | This badge goes to fans who are busy running from one venue to another. See seven bands in one day to earn it.You’ve just seen seven bands in one day! |
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Decathlon | For checking in to 10 of the brand parties.So many parties, so little time… and you still managed to hit 10 of the brand-name events. Congrats! |
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Early Adopter* | Possibly for checking in to SXSW 2009 and 2010. NOTE: This badge has not been fully identified as of yet. If you get it, please leave a comment so everyone will know! Here is the hint given by foursquare on how to get it: Hint: You should have been here last year! |
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Far Far Away | Check in 25 miles away from the Convention Center.You made it 25 miles away from the convention center! Congrats on escaping downtown Austin. |
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Fixin’ Wagon* | For checking in to venues tagged ‘food truck’. Unsure as to how many times.Tacos, cupcakes, burgers, po-boy’s… whatever your vice, congrats on finding some of Austin’s finest meals on wheels |
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Groupie* | Possibly for checking in with the one or more of the foursquare crew.“The Backstreet Boys of tech! The Menudo of the interne…. OMG! @NAVEEN JUST TOUCHED MY SHIRT!” |
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Hangover* | From the hint, my guess one would have to check in late at night, then again early the next morning.Late to bed and early(ish) to rise. Your boss should be proud you made the early morning panels! |
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Hookup | Check in to two different hotels in the same night.Two different hotels? This is Austin, not the Jersey Shore! (though you made The Situation proud) |
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Karaoke RV | For checking in to the Karaoke RV.You found the Karaoke RV! Now queue us up some GnR! “You know where you are? You’re in the jungle baby!” |
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Keep Austin GOOD* | Judging by the quote, I assume this badge is earned by checking in to “non-adult themed” venues during SXSW 2010. Not sure, though.Austin’s not just weird, it’s good. Congrats on navigating the SXSW mayhem and finding the GOOD spots. Your mom would be proud! |
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Name Dropper | For checking in and mentioning 2 different A-listers.Look at all you, name dropping internet celebs left and right! Checkins calling out 2 different A-list’ers scored you this badge. |
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Panel Nerd | Check in to the convention center 5 times.That’s 5 Convention Center checkins for you… you’re really getting your $500 bucks worth! |
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Porky | Check in to 3 times to a venue tagged ‘BBQ’.Oink oink, you filthy little BBQ lover! |
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Tarantino* | I am assuming it is for checking in to Tarantino film screenings. NOTE: This badge has not been fully identified as of yet. If you get it, please leave a comment so everyone will know! Here is the hint given by foursquare on how to get it: That Gold badge works for movies too, you know? |
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SPINsider* | Fans of SPIN and SPIN.com will earn this badge when they check out three bands recommended by SPIN editors. |
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Super Swarm | For checking in with 249+ people. As with the Swarm badge, if you are number 249, when number 250 checks in, it will invoke your badge as well.Know what you call a 50 person swarm at SXSW? The Hilton Lobby. So we upped the ante to 250 and you still nailed it. Well played! |
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Swimmies* | For checking in to a hotel and including the key word ‘rooftop pool’ in your shout. NOTE: This badge has not been fully identified as of yet. If you get it, please leave a comment so everyone will know! Here is the hint given by foursquare on how to get it: Underoos make for a great bathing suit. |
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Survivor* | For checking in at the airport on your way home? NOTE: This badge has not been fully identified as of yet. If you get it, please leave a comment so everyone will know! Here is the hint given by foursquare on how to get it: The airport is your beacon home. |
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Trailblazer* | Adventurous fans can pick up the Trailblazer when they see three shows outside of downtown Austin. |
Where 2.0
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Where 2010 | Check in to Where 2.0Welcome to Where 2.0, a geo-nerd’s playground! Don’t forget to wish Brady Forrest (the conference organizer!) a happy birthday on Wednesday 3/31! |
WordCamp 2010
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WordCamp SF 2010 | Check in to WordCamp 2010.“This one time, at WordCamp?” Welcome to WordCamp San Francisco! |
World Cup 2010
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Bing World Cup | This badge irritates me. This is the first step in the “over commercialization” of foursquare; and in this blogger’s opinion, foursquare will fail if they continue to add this type of badge. Here is why: the badge itself is no different than any other badge. It is unlocked by checking in to a location. “What location?” you may ask. The answer: use Bing Maps. That’s right! To find the locations that unlock the badge, you either have to get lucky or use Bing Maps. Why does this irritate me so? My answer: where does it end? Next we are going to have to install additional vendor/company apps on our phones just to get a badge. I am fine with having to “follow” a entity to get a badge because it really doesn’t effect much, but when I am forced to add information-mining apps on my phone, opening myself to location-based advertising, I will stop playing the game. How many different apps am I going to have to install or use to get a foursquare badge in the future? Just my opinion.This badge’s quote has not been located…YET! |
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South Africa Exlorer | First, you must follow CNN on foursquare. The badge is only available by checking in to the World Cup in South Africa.This badge’s quote has not been located…YET! |
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Super Fan | First, you must follow CNN on foursquare. Then, checking in to a World Cup Viewing party or a soccer friendly pub that is listed by CNN will earn you this badge. I do not have a full list…yet! When someone finds it, let me know so we all will know!Goooooooooal! That’s three checkins from World Cup viewing parties. You truly are a World Cup Super Fan! Now go cheer louder! Watch CNN and visit CNN.com/WorldCup for complete coverage. |
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about 1 month ago
I unlocked the historian badge and the photogenic badge today by checking into Grand Central Terminal.
about 1 month ago
I got the Historian Badge on July 4th checking into the National Archives in DC.
In DC everyday and check in lots of places in town and this was the first place I hit that had it.
about 1 month ago
my boyfriend got the historian badge yesterday. we both checked into times square, an asian bookstore and bryant park at the same times but for some reason bryant park got it for him and not me =o[
about 1 month ago
I got Top Chef badge when I checked into ‘wichcraft and Travertine restaurant; both in NY.
about 1 month ago
TWTRCON NY 2010
Badge I unlocked about 2 weeks ago….
http://foursquare.com/user/-1172733/badges/4985129
about 1 month ago
how many times you checked in until you unlock the badge? what venue was it?
about 1 month ago
how can i get that badge?thanks
about 1 month ago
That was the first time I checked into it. the venue was TWTRCON NY 2010
about 1 month ago
I unlocked the ‘Historian’ badge by checking in at High Line park
about 1 month ago
I got Historian by checking into the Portland Japanese Garden
about 1 month ago
Actually you don’t have to use the bing map to get the world cup badge. What you have to do is to cheer for you favorite team by shouting “Go….” when they are playing. Do this twice of the same team (two matches) and you’ll get the badge. It has nothing to do with the venues u check in….
Sorry if someone already mentioned this.
about 1 month ago
The CNN South Africa Explorer Badge Qoute :
“You must have World Cup fever! That’s three checkins from the first World Cup ever held in Africa. Watch CNN and visit CNN.com/WorldCup for complete coverage”
Thanks for the list mate
about 1 month ago
I unlocked the Historian Badge checking into The Victory – a hot dog stand in Atlanta. http://foursquare.com/user/convertingme/badges/5150959
I believe that age is a factor in when a badge is unlocked.
about 1 month ago
Comic-Con 2010 badge …
http://aboutfoursquare.com/foursquare-takes-on-comic-con-with-a-superman-badge/
about 1 month ago
VH1 Fanatic Badge
check-in to three venues vh1 has added tips to. once you unlock it, you’re entered in a chance to win free vip passes to livenation shows for a year!
badge:
http://foursquare.com/user/meredithmo/badges/6103911
contest:
http://www.vh1.com/video/misc/540796/unlock-it-to-rock-it-sweepstakes.jhtml#id=1644265
about 1 month ago
I got the TLC Summer today by checking into the Pancake Pantry in Nashville, TN. It’s #17 on their list.
about 1 month ago
A new badge was released for San Diego Comic Con International this weekend. All you had to do was checkin. Also, I believe this was the only SDCC badge as I never received another one that weekend.
http://aboutfoursquare.com/foursquare-takes-on-comic-con-with-a-superman-badge/
about 1 month ago
Badge for 10 check-ins at a dog park – http://foursquare.com/user/gregruby/badges/6335676
about 1 month ago
I earned the Ziggy Wagon badge by searching for “food truck”, and i get several results around my current city with wagon/cart icons. I checked more than 3 times in places with the wagon icon, and voila, i got the badge. :p
About the Today Show Newbie badge, it was easy, i only checked-in once to NBC Studio 1A.
Hope this info could be useful for you mate. By the way, a very nice blog about foursquare badges you have here.
Thanks for sharing.
about 1 month ago
Here is the new Dog’s best friend badge
http://foursquare.com/user/oszca/badges/6328897
about 1 month ago
I just unlocked the new VH1 Fanatic Badge here in Seattle.
http://foursquare.com/user/timtech/badges/6672563
about 1 month ago
I have the TLC one. I have it from checking into different theme parks
about 1 month ago
new “Mile High” badge for checking in to gogo inflight wifi flight
http://i.gadling.com/2010/08/01/gogo-and-foursquare-introduce-mile-high-badge-for-in-flight-chec/
about 1 month ago
I got the 16 candles badge without having to check in anywhere. I just shouted 5 times.
about 1 month ago
I got the VH-1 Fanatic badge. I followed VH-1 and checked into a music venue while in Dewey Beach, DE. “That’s three music venue check-ins for you! Your love of live music has now been confirmed. Now go get to the front of the crowd and make us proud.”
check out the badge:
http://foursquare.com/user/jctrinh/badges/6599008
about 4 weeks ago
Got the Historian badge the other day after checking in at the Art Institute of Chicago.
about 3 weeks ago
I unlocked the bague TLC Summer badge today at Meyer Dairy in State College, PA. I’m surprised they know about and picked a local dairy in central PA!!
about 3 weeks ago
Nice share !!
about 3 weeks ago
I got the Lookin’ for Love badge when I checked into The Park. It is a restaurant in Chelsea / Meatpacking District of NYC. Also, the Groupie badge can be obtained anywhere, not just at SXSW. Here’s the link I found that tells how to get it.
http://www.4squarebadges.com/foursquare-badge-list/groupie-sxsw-2010-badge/
about 1 week ago
this link to the groupie badge really works!
got it today! http://foursquare.com/user/jctrinh/badges/4c7575b96f789c74c4e44b4c
about 3 weeks ago
how many check in for BK art star? i’ve checked about 6 times, but still no badge
about 3 weeks ago
This guy asked to be my friend a couple weeks ago (though I never met him), he has a ton of badges I’ve never seen on your list before:
http://foursquare.com/user/clatko
about 1 week ago
damn this guy is everywhere.
about 2 weeks ago
I unlocked a new badge not listed here:
Real Housewife
“Way to drink, eat, shop, and spa like a Real Housewife!”
Unlocked at Isabela on Grandview in Pittsburgh
http://foursquare.com/user/anneohirsch/badges/7417807
about 2 weeks ago
To the Denver peeps: Union Station is on the “Historian” Badge list!
about 2 weeks ago
I unlocked the Vh1 badge from checking in at Rockefeller Center, also unlocked the Real Housewife badge at Sephora in Newport Mall, NJ
about 2 weeks ago
SS badge http://foursquare.com/user/rizaabusofyan/badges/7636292
about 1 week ago
My brother & I both got the Historian badge by checking into Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia Phillies) the other night!
about 1 week ago
Managed to obtain the TLC summer when we checked in at Hamleys, London
Also managed to obtain the ‘I’m on a Boat’ when checking in to Greenwich Pier, London.
Gutted didn’t get the entourage badge though although we have checked in to one place at the same time with other 10 friends….
about 5 days ago
Ziggy’s I got through checking into 3 different lunch/taco/food trucks.
about 5 days ago
I earned the Historian badge today, by checking in to the Golden Gate Bridge.
about 5 days ago
got the historian badge today for checking into old town state park in san diego, ca
about 3 days ago
Needs Toronto badges ASAP.
about 3 days ago
You may know this already, but there is a toronto metro news badge. http://foursquare.com/metronews
I got it while I was there on vacation last week (I’m from NYC)
about 3 days ago
Hello London badges?
about 1 day ago
In London you got the chance for the Luis Vuitton-Badge
about 1 day ago
I unlocked the Swimmies badge by checking in by the water 5 times. It was unlocked when I checked into a beach.
Badge description:
Hey now! That’s your 5th check-in near the water. Let’s hope this isn’t followed-up by unlocking our “Unlucky Shark Attack” badge.
about 1 hour ago
I haven’t seen this badge before. 2010 VMA Moonman http://foursquare.com/user/xtoxicbeautyx/badges/4c7efacd2042b1f7e9c2c1ad
about 1 hour ago
Follow MTV on foursquare and check in to a music venue between now and September 5.
about 1 hour ago
I checked in at a bar last night after three friends of the opposite sex had checked in and didn’t get a badge. Do you think the Player Please badge is inactive again?