Those ad-hoc random events are usually the most fun I think I couldn't make it because it was already kind of late for me, but it sounds like you guys had fun!
Okay, I officially want in, someone PM me or something whenever Aikar decides to hold another hell fest, I will happily revel and add to the chaos.
He's very impromptu with this type of chaos and it doesn't happen all that often. So your best bet is to be active in the game and keep an ear open.