My Terrible Idea for TAM8, that I would like to share:

Wowbagger · 14th July 2009, 11:47 PM

A beauty contest.

Seriously. It's a bad idea. A phenomenally terrible proposal, that would undermine all of the most precious values of the JREF and skepticism, in general. We are supposed to value the minds and brains of the conference participants, not waste parts of our limited schedule to indulge in some primitive appreciation of their most superficial attributes! What is wrong with me?!!!!

I mean, yes, it could help us break the 30% barrier in male/female attendance ratios, but it is a very ugly way to do so. I would much rather see that ratio grow closer to 50/50, through more legitimate means.

George Hrab could MC it, and his song "Brains, Body, Both" would be the perfect theme song. But, I would still refuse to buy a ticket, on principal. I will stand strong as the last bastion of common-sense decency, if I have to!

It would really irk me, to no end, if anyone actually made this happen. Besides, I told so many women that they "would definitely win", that I would get in trouble if I actually had to commit to a vote.

HarryKeogh · 15th July 2009, 12:01 AM

I think it's a wonderful idea especially since I've always fantasized about seeing you wearing nothing but a bikini and a sash.

LostAngeles · 15th July 2009, 12:07 AM

Actually, Twylla and I were going to do this, but we're the Un-official Committe for Pre-Screening Skepdudes.

That said, I would never ever participate in a beauty contest.

(But men, sign up now to be evaluated!)

Wowbagger · 15th July 2009, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by HarryKeogh

I think it's a wonderful idea especially since I've always fantasized about seeing you wearing nothing but a bikini and a sash.

You are a sick man.

Originally Posted by LostAngeles

Actually, Twylla and I were going to do this, but we're the Un-official Committe for Pre-Screening Skepdudes.

You two are sick women!

Have any of you no shame? No sense of decency?! What is this Forum turning into?!!!

Originally Posted by LostAngeles

That said, I would never ever participate in a beauty contest.

Why not? You would definately win!

Geek Goddess · 15th July 2009, 05:42 PM

You're right, it's a terrible idea.

athon · 15th July 2009, 05:51 PM

Ditto GG.

Seriously, wtf?

Athon

paperskater · 15th July 2009, 06:19 PM

We should have a brain war.

Wowbagger · 15th July 2009, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Geek Goddess

You're right, it's a terrible idea.

Oh sure, you're one to talk. You know you'd probably win the thing, if they had one.

Originally Posted by athon

Seriously, wtf?

Call it spontaneous mental inefficency.

Originally Posted by paperskater

We should have a brain war.

Yeah! That's it! That's what I'm talkin' about!

prewitt81 · 15th July 2009, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by paperskater

We should have a brain war.

YES! If I thought I could've gotten it through airport security, I would have brought a buzzer system and some quizbowl questions.

MattusMaximus · 15th July 2009, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by LostAngeles

Actually, Twylla and I were going to do this, but we're the Un-official Committe for Pre-Screening Skepdudes.

That said, I would never ever participate in a beauty contest.

(But men, sign up now to be evaluated!)

*Raises hand*

Too bad ladies, I'm already married

MattusMaximus · 15th July 2009, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by paperskater

We should have a brain war.

Whose brains do we get to throw at our opponents?

LostAngeles · 15th July 2009, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by MattusMaximus

*Raises hand*

Too bad ladies, I'm already married

Why can't we look?

Eos of the Eons · 15th July 2009, 09:35 PM

Paperskater is brilliant as usual... a brain war! You know, I'm spinning my wheels on how to actually do that! Questions? Battle of wits? How to award points? Showdowns?
Anyone who could figure all that out would just win anyways though.

Now, wowbagger you knew that was a bad idea, so now I'm wondering about your motives for bringing it up. That, and the fact that you never told me anything about being able to win such a thing *hmph* (not that I care, since I would never participate in such foolisness *hmph*).

There are the calendars already, so I feel those are the best way to get to ogle fellow skeptics. Also, a fair way with no silly "judging".

For the guys there is the new screening process, and it is requirement, thank you for your cooperation.

Eos
Member of the
Un-official Committe for Pre-Screening Skepdudes
(No judging involved, really!)

Eos of the Eons · 15th July 2009, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by MattusMaximus

*Raises hand*

Too bad ladies, I'm already married

Too late. I already got to dance with you!

Cleon · 15th July 2009, 09:39 PM

Whiskey.
Tango.
Foxtrot.

LostAngeles · 15th July 2009, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Eos of the Eons

Paperskater is brilliant as usual... a brain war! You know, I'm spinning my wheels on how to actually do that! Questions? Battle of wits? How to award points? Showdowns?
Anyone who could figure all that out would just win anyways though.

Now, wowbagger you knew that was a bad idea, so now I'm wondering about your motives for bringing it up. That, and the fact that you never told me anything about being able to win such a thing *hmph* (not that I care, since I would never participate in such foolisness *hmph*).

There are the calendars already, so I feel those are the best way to get to ogle fellow skeptics. Also, a fair way with no silly "judging".

For the guys there is the new screening process, and it is requirement, thank you for your cooperation.

Eos
Member of the
Un-official Committe for Pre-Screening Skepdudes
(No judging involved, really!)

Isn't part of our screening process a quiz round to make sure that this is someone we really want to have shirtless and not some pretty knucklehead?

boloboffin · 15th July 2009, 09:40 PM

Brain War sounds like a Knowledge Bowl. But to avoid it being a trivia contest alone, you could do problem solving, brain-teasers, word-play, etc.

Eos of the Eons · 15th July 2009, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by LostAngeles

Isn't part of our screening process a quiz round to make sure that this is someone we really want to have shirtless and not some pretty knucklehead?

Why, of course. Did you get the memo? We now just need to narrow it down to 3 key questions (so as not to distract from the rest of the screening process).

The Central Scrutinizer · 15th July 2009, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by athon

Ditto GG.

Seriously, wtf?

Athon

Ditto X 2

paperskater · 15th July 2009, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by boloboffin

Brain War sounds like a Knowledge Bowl. But to avoid it being a trivia contest alone, you could do problem solving, brain-teasers, word-play, etc.

I think this would be LOTS of fun! I'd totally lose, but whatever...

The Central Scrutinizer · 15th July 2009, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by paperskater

We should have a brain war.

That wouldn't be fair to the other contestants. Unless I sat out.

The Central Scrutinizer · 15th July 2009, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by Eos of the Eons

Paperskater is brilliant as usual... a brain war! You know, I'm spinning my wheels on how to actually do that! Questions? Battle of wits? How to award points? Showdowns?
Anyone who could figure all that out would just win anyways though.

OK, I've got it!!!

A TAM8 JREF Trivia night! It could raise a lot of money for the JREF. Serious money. Like thousands of dollars.

I play in probably 25-30 trivia nights a year with a regular team. We usually win. If not, we're in the top 3.

I could organize this! I know how trivia nights work.

I'll email Jeff tomorrow.

ETA: If they did this on Thur/Fri/Sat night, and got 20 tables of 8, they'd raise $3-5,000, easily.

Kochanski · 15th July 2009, 10:02 PM

I think we need some skepdudes to do the finale from The Full Monty for us

Eos of the Eons · 15th July 2009, 10:18 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

That wouldn't be fair to the other contestants. Unless I sat out.

Actually, dibs on you for being on the same team as me then (considering your post after that one)! I'll take the biology questions (therefore not making you carry the whole responsibility of winning on your shoulders, just most of it).

paperskater · 15th July 2009, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

OK, I've got it!!!

A TAM8 JREF Trivia night! It could raise a lot of money for the JREF. Serious money. Like thousands of dollars.

I play in probably 25-30 trivia nights a year with a regular team. We usually win. If not, we're in the top 3.

I could organize this! I know how trivia nights work.

I'll email Jeff tomorrow.

ETA: If they did this on Thur/Fri/Sat night, and got 20 tables of 8, they'd raise $3-5,000, easily.

If you are being serious about setting something like this up, I would love to help organize or something. I'm not too familiar with trivia nights, but I'll do what I can! Moderate or something, I dunno, something I can pick up easily.

Eos of the Eons · 15th July 2009, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by paperskater

I think this would be LOTS of fun! I'd totally lose, but whatever...

pffffft

Kitty will attest to your brilliance as well, no room for any humbleness here. Well, you could just win people over with that cute smile, but we'll have to build in controls to make sure teams win based on brain power only

Cleon · 15th July 2009, 10:21 PM

Krelnik and I play trivia every week.

We've cashed in the last two top-150 tournaments (once 2nd place, once 3rd).

Eos of the Eons · 15th July 2009, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by Kochanski

I think we need some skepdudes to do the finale from The Full Monty for us

Shhhh, right now we're working on shirts only...easing them into a trap of preliminaries... must keep full montiness (actual calendar shooting) stuff secret!!!

rustypouch · 15th July 2009, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by Eos of the Eons

Shhhh, right now we're working on shirts only...easing them into a trap of preliminaries... must keep full montiness (actual calendar shooting) stuff secret!!!

Well, I am willing to go full on, but keep clothes on because I assume no one wants to see all off me...

Eos of the Eons · 15th July 2009, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by rustypouch

Well, I am willing to go full on, but keep clothes on because I assume no one wants to see all off me...

Well, that's true, but...

Hey, you stepped into that one!

"you dog you"/sidebar

We may have to split this thread into a TAM 8 trivia contest thread.

rustypouch · 15th July 2009, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Eos of the Eons

Well, that's true, but...

Hey, you stepped into that one!

"you dog you"/sidebar

We may have to split this thread into a TAM 8 trivia contest thread.

I guess I did, but am still willing to make that sacrifice.

And I have not idea what you are talking about.

LostAngeles · 15th July 2009, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Cleon

Krelnik and I play trivia every week.

We've cashed in the last two top-150 tournaments (once 2nd place, once 3rd).

What? What are you talking ab... OH RIGHT. You're the ****ing **** that decided he would steal my TriviaBot crown like a ****ing whore, aren't you?

Cleon · 15th July 2009, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by LostAngeles

What? What are you talking ab... OH RIGHT. You're the ****ing **** that decided he would steal my TriviaBot crown like a ****ing whore, aren't you?

You may refer to me as "Your Majesty."

LostAngeles · 15th July 2009, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Cleon

You may refer to me as "Your Majesty."

I did. The autocensor blocked it though. Let me try again, ****ing ****.

Cleon · 15th July 2009, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by LostAngeles

I did. The autocensor blocked it though. Let me try again, ****ing ****.

"Trivia God" works too. Or "milord."

LostAngeles · 15th July 2009, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by Cleon

"Trivia God" works too. Or "milord."

****ing ****.

ETA: Damn... I don't know what's up with the autocensor. Sorry, ****ing **** Cleon.

MattusMaximus · 15th July 2009, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by Cleon

Whiskey.
Tango.
Foxtrot.

Jealous?

MattusMaximus · 15th July 2009, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by Eos of the Eons

Shhhh, right now we're working on shirts only...easing them into a trap of preliminaries... must keep full montiness (actual calendar shooting) stuff secret!!!

Well, I'm already to the shirt off stage...

<-------- Ahem

Curnir · 16th July 2009, 12:54 AM

No on the beauty contest.

But how about a Monty python recitation evening?

phyz · 16th July 2009, 04:39 AM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

I play in probably 25-30 trivia nights a year with a regular team. We usually win. If not, we're in the top 3.

Good lord, Scrut; we're twins worse than I thought. My team, currently playing under the name "Porcelain Bus Drivers," just won the quarterly prize at Sacramento Brewing Company.

Our previously used names include "Teachers Do It With Class," "Friends of John Thomas" (that's legit, though; one team member's dad's name is John Thomas), "Weapons of Mass Instruction," "Circling Uranus In Search of Klingons" (yeah, that was one of my all-time favorites), and "Boy Scouts for Michael Jackson" (hey, that was years ago--when it was inappropriately funny.) There were others, but my stock has lost enough value for now.

/derail

14th July 2009, 11:47 PM	#1
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 7,725	My Terrible Idea for TAM8, that I would like to share: A beauty contest. Seriously. It's a bad idea. A phenomenally terrible proposal, that would undermine all of the most precious values of the JREF and skepticism, in general. We are supposed to value the minds and brains of the conference participants, not waste parts of our limited schedule to indulge in some primitive appreciation of their most superficial attributes! What is wrong with me?!!!! I mean, yes, it could help us break the 30% barrier in male/female attendance ratios, but it is a very ugly way to do so. I would much rather see that ratio grow closer to 50/50, through more legitimate means. George Hrab could MC it, and his song "Brains, Body, Both" would be the perfect theme song. But, I would still refuse to buy a ticket, on principal. I will stand strong as the last bastion of common-sense decency, if I have to! It would really irk me, to no end, if anyone actually made this happen. Besides, I told so many women that they "would definitely win", that I would get in trouble if I actually had to commit to a vote.
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15th July 2009, 12:07 AM	#3
LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,025	Actually, Twylla and I were going to do this, but we're the Un-official Committe for Pre-Screening Skepdudes. That said, I would never ever participate in a beauty contest. (But men, sign up now to be evaluated!)
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15th July 2009, 11:16 AM	#4
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 7,725	Originally Posted by HarryKeogh I think it's a wonderful idea especially since I've always fantasized about seeing you wearing nothing but a bikini and a sash. You are a sick man. Originally Posted by LostAngeles Actually, Twylla and I were going to do this, but we're the Un-official Committe for Pre-Screening Skepdudes. You two are sick women! Have any of you no shame? No sense of decency?! What is this Forum turning into?!!! Originally Posted by LostAngeles That said, I would never ever participate in a beauty contest. Why not? You would definately win!
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15th July 2009, 05:42 PM	#5
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15th July 2009, 05:51 PM	#6
athon Kowalski Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Upside the Inside Posts: 9,183	Ditto GG. Seriously, wtf? Athon
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15th July 2009, 12:01 AM	#2
HarryKeogh Catholic School Survivor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 10,717	I think it's a wonderful idea especially since I've always fantasized about seeing you wearing nothing but a bikini and a sash.

15th July 2009, 06:19 PM	#7
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15th July 2009, 07:29 PM	#8
Wowbagger The Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester County, NY (when not in space) Posts: 7,725	Originally Posted by Geek Goddess You're right, it's a terrible idea. Oh sure, you're one to talk. You know you'd probably win the thing, if they had one. Originally Posted by athon Seriously, wtf? Call it spontaneous mental inefficency. Originally Posted by paperskater We should have a brain war. Yeah! That's it! That's what I'm talkin' about!
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15th July 2009, 07:39 PM	#9
prewitt81 Notoriously Glorious Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,203	Originally Posted by paperskater We should have a brain war. YES! If I thought I could've gotten it through airport security, I would have brought a buzzer system and some quizbowl questions.
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15th July 2009, 08:08 PM	#10
MattusMaximus Intellectual Gladiator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the midst of a vast, beautiful & uncaring universe Posts: 7,123	Originally Posted by LostAngeles Actually, Twylla and I were going to do this, but we're the Un-official Committe for Pre-Screening Skepdudes. That said, I would never ever participate in a beauty contest. (But men, sign up now to be evaluated!) *Raises hand* Too bad ladies, I'm already married
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15th July 2009, 08:09 PM	#11
MattusMaximus Intellectual Gladiator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the midst of a vast, beautiful & uncaring universe Posts: 7,123	Originally Posted by paperskater We should have a brain war. Whose brains do we get to throw at our opponents?
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15th July 2009, 08:24 PM	#12
LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,025	Originally Posted by MattusMaximus *Raises hand* Too bad ladies, I'm already married Why can't we look?
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15th July 2009, 09:35 PM	#13
Eos of the Eons Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Alberta Posts: 13,253	Paperskater is brilliant as usual... a brain war! You know, I'm spinning my wheels on how to actually do that! Questions? Battle of wits? How to award points? Showdowns? Anyone who could figure all that out would just win anyways though. Now, wowbagger you knew that was a bad idea, so now I'm wondering about your motives for bringing it up. That, and the fact that you never told me anything about being able to win such a thing hmph (not that I care, since I would never participate in such foolisness hmph). There are the calendars already, so I feel those are the best way to get to ogle fellow skeptics. Also, a fair way with no silly "judging". For the guys there is the new screening process, and it is requirement, thank you for your cooperation. Eos Member of the Un-official Committe for Pre-Screening Skepdudes (No judging involved, really!)
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15th July 2009, 09:37 PM	#14
Eos of the Eons Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Alberta Posts: 13,253	Originally Posted by MattusMaximus *Raises hand* Too bad ladies, I'm already married Too late. I already got to dance with you!
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15th July 2009, 09:39 PM	#15
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15th July 2009, 09:40 PM	#16
LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,025	Originally Posted by Eos of the Eons Paperskater is brilliant as usual... a brain war! You know, I'm spinning my wheels on how to actually do that! Questions? Battle of wits? How to award points? Showdowns? Anyone who could figure all that out would just win anyways though. Now, wowbagger you knew that was a bad idea, so now I'm wondering about your motives for bringing it up. That, and the fact that you never told me anything about being able to win such a thing hmph (not that I care, since I would never participate in such foolisness hmph). There are the calendars already, so I feel those are the best way to get to ogle fellow skeptics. Also, a fair way with no silly "judging". For the guys there is the new screening process, and it is requirement, thank you for your cooperation. Eos Member of the Un-official Committe for Pre-Screening Skepdudes (No judging involved, really!) Isn't part of our screening process a quiz round to make sure that this is someone we really want to have shirtless and not some pretty knucklehead?
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15th July 2009, 09:40 PM	#17
boloboffin Guest Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 5,005	Brain War sounds like a Knowledge Bowl. But to avoid it being a trivia contest alone, you could do problem solving, brain-teasers, word-play, etc.

15th July 2009, 09:45 PM	#18
Eos of the Eons Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Alberta Posts: 13,253	Originally Posted by LostAngeles Isn't part of our screening process a quiz round to make sure that this is someone we really want to have shirtless and not some pretty knucklehead? Why, of course. Did you get the memo? We now just need to narrow it down to 3 key questions (so as not to distract from the rest of the screening process).
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15th July 2009, 09:51 PM	#19
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15th July 2009, 09:52 PM	#20
paperskater Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado! Posts: 1,515	Originally Posted by boloboffin Brain War sounds like a Knowledge Bowl. But to avoid it being a trivia contest alone, you could do problem solving, brain-teasers, word-play, etc. I think this would be LOTS of fun! I'd totally lose, but whatever...
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15th July 2009, 09:55 PM	#22
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 21,723	Originally Posted by Eos of the Eons Paperskater is brilliant as usual... a brain war! You know, I'm spinning my wheels on how to actually do that! Questions? Battle of wits? How to award points? Showdowns? Anyone who could figure all that out would just win anyways though. OK, I've got it!!! A TAM8 JREF Trivia night! It could raise a lot of money for the JREF. Serious money. Like thousands of dollars. I play in probably 25-30 trivia nights a year with a regular team. We usually win. If not, we're in the top 3. I could organize this! I know how trivia nights work. I'll email Jeff tomorrow. ETA: If they did this on Thur/Fri/Sat night, and got 20 tables of 8, they'd raise $3-5,000, easily.
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15th July 2009, 10:02 PM	#23
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15th July 2009, 10:18 PM	#24
Eos of the Eons Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Alberta Posts: 13,253	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer That wouldn't be fair to the other contestants. Unless I sat out. Actually, dibs on you for being on the same team as me then (considering your post after that one)! I'll take the biology questions (therefore not making you carry the whole responsibility of winning on your shoulders, just most of it).
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15th July 2009, 10:21 PM	#25
paperskater Graduate Poster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado! Posts: 1,515	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer OK, I've got it!!! A TAM8 JREF Trivia night! It could raise a lot of money for the JREF. Serious money. Like thousands of dollars. I play in probably 25-30 trivia nights a year with a regular team. We usually win. If not, we're in the top 3. I could organize this! I know how trivia nights work. I'll email Jeff tomorrow. ETA: If they did this on Thur/Fri/Sat night, and got 20 tables of 8, they'd raise $3-5,000, easily. If you are being serious about setting something like this up, I would love to help organize or something. I'm not too familiar with trivia nights, but I'll do what I can! Moderate or something, I dunno, something I can pick up easily.
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15th July 2009, 10:21 PM	#26
Eos of the Eons Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Alberta Posts: 13,253	Originally Posted by paperskater I think this would be LOTS of fun! I'd totally lose, but whatever... pffffft Kitty will attest to your brilliance as well, no room for any humbleness here. Well, you could just win people over with that cute smile, but we'll have to build in controls to make sure teams win based on brain power only
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15th July 2009, 10:23 PM	#28
Eos of the Eons Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Alberta Posts: 13,253	Originally Posted by Kochanski I think we need some skepdudes to do the finale from The Full Monty for us Shhhh, right now we're working on shirts only...easing them into a trap of preliminaries... must keep full montiness (actual calendar shooting) stuff secret!!!
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15th July 2009, 10:25 PM	#29
rustypouch Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Belfort Posts: 2,666	Originally Posted by Eos of the Eons Shhhh, right now we're working on shirts only...easing them into a trap of preliminaries... must keep full montiness (actual calendar shooting) stuff secret!!! Well, I am willing to go full on, but keep clothes on because I assume no one wants to see all off me...

15th July 2009, 10:28 PM	#30
Eos of the Eons Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Alberta Posts: 13,253	Originally Posted by rustypouch Well, I am willing to go full on, but keep clothes on because I assume no one wants to see all off me... Well, that's true, but... Hey, you stepped into that one! "you dog you"/sidebar We may have to split this thread into a TAM 8 trivia contest thread.
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15th July 2009, 10:31 PM	#31
rustypouch Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Belfort Posts: 2,666	Originally Posted by Eos of the Eons Well, that's true, but... Hey, you stepped into that one! "you dog you"/sidebar We may have to split this thread into a TAM 8 trivia contest thread. I guess I did, but am still willing to make that sacrifice. And I have not idea what you are talking about.

15th July 2009, 10:39 PM	#32
LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,025	Originally Posted by Cleon Krelnik and I play trivia every week. We've cashed in the last two top-150 tournaments (once 2nd place, once 3rd). What? What are you talking ab... OH RIGHT. You're the **ing that decided he would steal my TriviaBot crown like a **ing whore, aren't you?
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15th July 2009, 10:53 PM	#33
Cleon King of the Pod People Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 14,362	Originally Posted by LostAngeles What? What are you talking ab... OH RIGHT. You're the **ing that decided he would steal my TriviaBot crown like a **ing whore, aren't you? You may refer to me as "Your Majesty."
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15th July 2009, 10:55 PM	#34
LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,025	Originally Posted by Cleon You may refer to me as "Your Majesty." I did. The autocensor blocked it though. Let me try again, **ing **.
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15th July 2009, 10:57 PM	#35
Cleon King of the Pod People Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 14,362	Originally Posted by LostAngeles I did. The autocensor blocked it though. Let me try again, **ing **. "Trivia God" works too. Or "milord."
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15th July 2009, 11:38 PM	#36
LostAngeles Anti-WM Jihadist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Having a cup of tea. Posts: 10,025	Originally Posted by Cleon "Trivia God" works too. Or "milord." **ing . ETA: Damn... I don't know what's up with the autocensor. Sorry, ing ** Cleon.
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15th July 2009, 11:45 PM	#37
MattusMaximus Intellectual Gladiator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the midst of a vast, beautiful & uncaring universe Posts: 7,123	Originally Posted by Cleon Whiskey. Tango. Foxtrot. Jealous?
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