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Post by Phalon on Jun 7, 2009 22:57:24 GMT -6
Damn! <slaps forehead> No, I'm not slapping mosquitos - there aren't mosquitos in Antartica; they don't get along with the penguins. But what the hell was I reading? Twice, I read the question wrong.
Can I divide my final answer by the number of posts per page, and change my answer? LMAO. No, I suppose not - it involves math.
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Post by katina2nd on Jun 8, 2009 1:33:24 GMT -6
3. Who’s attempt to smuggle in coffee nearly got him/her drowned?
4. Who killed he first Penguin mail Penguin, forcing Hostess Probstess to replace him with a robot?
5. Who is least likely to follow the rules?
6. Who is most likely to win the million whoosh bucks?
7. Which of you was the most likely to find the hidden idol.
8. Who has gone to exile the most times?
9. Who’s idea was it to break into Scrappy Probst’s hotel room?
10. How many pages are there in the Challenge Arena as of today? (that was as of the original sending of the questions)
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Jun 12, 2009 0:02:56 GMT -6
I just wanted to mention that due to a family emergancy with one of our contestants I've put the challenge on hold.
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Post by Phalon on Jun 14, 2009 22:45:03 GMT -6
Thanks, Poppet Probstess the Hostess with the Mostess. Go ahead and post the results; I've got a feeling I didn't do very well with this one, and may be packing my Manicure Survival Kit and catching the slow iceberg home anyway.
Regardless, I'll be able to check in every-so-often; it'll be a nice diversion.
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Jun 23, 2009 11:04:59 GMT -6
Alrighty folks. Looks like the family emergancies have mellowed and all is as well as can be. So let's get this shin dig rolling again.
Now's the part when I say:
I'm going to tally the results of the last challenge. If anyone has the hidden immunity idol and would like to use it please post it now.
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Post by Mini Mia on Jun 23, 2009 17:36:19 GMT -6
I have forgotten how that works. If I remember correctly, it can't be used on one's self, but to save a fellow comrade? Yes? Or have I gotten it confused with something else? I don't watch the show, but seems they have various idols with different rules pertaining to them.
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Jun 23, 2009 23:54:05 GMT -6
There are different idols on the actual show. But for our purposes the idol here is like the personal idol on the show. If you have it you can keep it and you will be guarenteed to move to the next round OR you can pass it on to one of the other contestants in which case they will be moved to the next round.
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Post by Mini Mia on Jun 24, 2009 0:14:46 GMT -6
Okay. So why does it have to come out before the tally is given, and not after?
Scrap: You, YOU are out.
IdolHolder: Booya! Go retally and disclose the second loser.
Did no one else find it?
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Post by Mini Mia on Jun 24, 2009 0:19:04 GMT -6
Ya know, no one wants to use it if they aren't the one being kicked off the island. Use it or not. :sweat:
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Post by Phalon on Jun 24, 2009 19:56:11 GMT -6
It has to come out before the tally is posted, Joxie, cuz what fun would it be not watching you sweat. <snicker, snicker>
Well, that's kinda the point, see. Give it up, and maybe waste it. Or keep it, and risk being kicked off. It's a game of chance, kinda like running with scissors....maybe, sort of.
But don't worry, I found the idol - it's that thing with the dragon's tail, (could it be a dragon), under that trifecta thingy in Scrappy's banner. And I'll play it.....
....although, if someone else found it first, and hid a fake dragon-looking swirly thing in its place, than the snicker-snicker would be on me, now wouldn't it?
Go ahead and snicker. I love Snicker's; they're my favorite candy bar.
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Post by Mini Mia on Jun 24, 2009 21:16:07 GMT -6
Oh ... you found this?
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Post by Mini Mia on Jun 24, 2009 21:18:37 GMT -6
S * P * O * I * L * E * R * * * S * P * A * C * E
Okay ...
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Jun 24, 2009 23:26:56 GMT -6
OK......here are the results! Jox - 7 Phalon - 8 Kat - 7 Madam P...unfortunately you have been duped by our very own fairly bored mom. The idol you found was a fake planted by her. However, looks like you didn't need it anyway. Jox has the hidden immunity Idol so it looks as though that is the ultimate tie breaker. Kat......the tribe has spoken. Please pack your knives....oh wait wrong show.... Sorry Bud. Looks like you won't be winning the million whoosh bucks. On the other hand you have a chance now to dish out a little payback. You are the one and only contestant judge for the next challenge. So along with yours truly and a special secret judge (or two) to be revealed later you get to help determine the winner of the million bucks! COMING SOON TO AN ICEBERG NEAR YOU:
The Whoosh final challenge!
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Post by Mini Mia on Jun 24, 2009 23:47:22 GMT -6
I had it figured I was the one with the least points. Didn't know it was a tie. Sorry Kat. I whoosh it hadn't turned out this way. Really. I'm all choked up. Gotta run now.
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Post by Phalon on Jun 25, 2009 22:05:33 GMT -6
HA! I knew it was fake! It didn't look Antarticaish enough - I expected a penguin carved in ice or something. Then again the real one doesn't look Antarticaish either.
Sorry, Katina; I hate to see you go. It's been an honor playing with such a humble suck-up....er....contestant such as yourself. As a parting gift, I'm giving you one of my airline pillows - we never got to have that slumber party pillow fight. You can whack me over the head now anytime to try and get me to hush up.
Oh....and before you leave, can I have your mirror? Maybe the sun will come out, and I can shine it in Joxie's eyes, blinding her so she won't be able to see when Scrappy posts the final challenge.
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Jun 26, 2009 17:22:20 GMT -6
Ok here we go! Survivor Whoosh Island Final Challenge! Ok ladies put on your best faces and your best as...uh butt kissing lines and tell us in 100 words or less why YOU should be the Survivor Whoosh Island million dollar winner! No more than a hundred words typed double spaced complete bibliography.....wait....sorry...had a flashback to my college years. One hundred words or less, posted no later than Monday evening. If you don't have an essay posted by Tuesday morning for the judges to read you are automatically disqualified. The essays will be read and evaluated then the judges will discuss the merits of each and choose a winner. Good luck to you both!
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Post by Phalon on Jun 26, 2009 18:16:33 GMT -6
One hundred words or less?! Are you serious? I can't even tell someone my name in less than one hundred words.
Is there a word count thingy on this board? No, seriously....is there, and how do you use it?
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Jun 26, 2009 19:41:10 GMT -6
Yes there is a word count thingie. When you hit the reply button it's at the bottom in the little white box.
And as far as words are concerned. I almost said 500......
Would you rather? I could adjust that number if BOTH contestants are agreeable.
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Post by Phalon on Jun 27, 2009 21:49:05 GMT -6
I'd prefer a 500 word limit. Though I might not type that much, I'd probably struggle to keep it at 100. Shoot, my short little post above was nearly half that. But it's completely up to Joxie; I can just this once be unwordy if need be.
I don't see the word count thing, Poppet Probstess. I see a box that says "characters remaining", but how's that help?
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Post by Mini Mia on Jun 27, 2009 22:35:20 GMT -6
I haven't tried my hand at it yet, so I don't know if I'd need more than 100 words. It would depend on my mood I'm sure. Some days I'm wordier than others. I'm fine with whatever is decided. Can do a: no less than, and no more than. That way those of us who are chatterb... er ... longwind... er ... have a gift for the gab, can add any amount of gibb... er ... elegant prose they desire.
Prattle On!
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Jun 28, 2009 0:20:49 GMT -6
Sorry madam P. That thingie I was refering to is a letter/character counter not a word counter. But you're average word program should have a word counter.
And as far as length goes let's say no less than 100 no more than 500.
Tuesday morning the judges will read. That is the judges who show. We may have to postpone if Katman is off rooting for his Cats.
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Post by Phalon on Jun 28, 2009 5:48:52 GMT -6
HA! You are right, of course, and I've used it often when writing a magazine article. But 'member when I told you Hubs "cleaned" up my "virtual memory too low" computer to give me more space? Away went any word counter when Windows XP was blasted into oblivion. LMAO. I'm still working on a computer without anything but Internet access. Poor Hubs - he hasn't heard the end of it since.
I'll count words the old fashioned way: on my fingers.
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Jun 28, 2009 10:32:41 GMT -6
LMAO...I am truly sorry! Do you have that many fingers?
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Post by Mini Mia on Jun 28, 2009 22:28:19 GMT -6
Phalon. In writing, it is said to count each word per line for the longest lines of any given page ... then go with the mid-count. Say the count is 12, 9, 10, 11 ... go with 10 or 11. So 11 words per line times number of lines. Most pages have the same number of lines ... other than the first and last page ... so, let's say there is 22 lines per page and it is 5 pages long: 11 times 22 times 3 ... then count the lines on the first and last page and multiply that by 11, then add to the other count. It isn't an exact count, but it should be close enough.
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Post by Mini Mia on Jun 29, 2009 2:32:50 GMT -6
I should be the Survivor Whoosh Island million dollar winner because I would spend it wisely on myself and myself alone. I would snub the little people and find pleasure in my skills and abilities and how I used them to get where I am today. I, unlike others before me, got here on my own, without any help from anyone else, and will proudly tell the world of my exploits and of my humility.
I should also be the winner because I have the power, and as the keeper of the power, it entitles me to rewards that might ought to belong to others. I have the power; therefore I deserve to take what may not rightfully belong to me. That is my right as I am one with the power. The power is the force, and I am the most forceful one among the little people. (Even though I’m only 4 foot 8 ½ inches tall, I am still bigger than the little people. Yes, I am! I have the force so I am bigger! Go away or I shall smite you!)
So, there you have it. I should be the Survivor Whoosh Island million dollar winner because I deserve it, and because it is my right. And I graciously accept this prize on behalf of this great forum where I have the power. And let it be known that I have been a humble and courteous player. I’ve been faithful to my co-players, and I’ve shared everything I’ve won … with myself.
I deserve this, and I accept it on my behalf.
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Post by Phalon on Jun 29, 2009 15:04:48 GMT -6
Phalon. In writing, it is said to count each word per line for the longest lines of any given page ... then go with the mid-count. Say the count is 12, 9, 10, 11 ... go with 10 or 11. So 11 words per line times number of lines. Most pages have the same number of lines ... other than the first and last page ... so, let's say there is 22 lines per page and it is 5 pages long: 11 times 22 times 3 ... then count the lines on the first and last page and multiply that by 11, then add to the other count. It isn't an exact count, but it should be close enough.
ACK!!!! Math!!!
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Post by Phalon on Jun 29, 2009 15:42:32 GMT -6
I should be the winner because I've kept my integrity throughout the game. I'm not sure what integrity I started out with, but Survivor contestants at this point in the game always mention keeping their integrity, so yep, I've kept mine.
Examples of keeping this integrity include, (but I'm sure if you look real hard, are not limited to), pointing out to our most kind, patient, omnipotent, all-knowing Hostess with the Mostess, Poppet Probstess, that some of these challenges had, (dare I say it), flaws - through no fault of her own, I might add. Overworked, and under-payed, she should be given a long deserved all-expense-paid vacation, and a big, fat, raise. (I also learned from my fellow contestants which is evident by that extreme sucking-up to the Hostess there.) But if I had any less integrity, I could have used noticing these tiny, itsy, bitsy flaws to my advantage to win the challenges. But noooooooo....I played fair and pointed them out, possibly losing the challenge by doing so.
Wait! Did I lose any challenges? Here comes that "Outbrag" part printed on the logo. I won the most challenges, and received all kinds of cool prizes. Oh, and my bike's better than your bike. Nah-nah-nah-nah-boo-boo.
What else is up there on that logo? "Outpity".... Poor, poor, Katina; he was doomed from the start for eating the messenger penguin. (sob) Poor, poor, penguin, taken down in such a barbaric manner. (sob) Poor, poor, Joxie for getting stuffed down the laundry chute. (sob) Poor, poor me - I've now got big crocodile tears frozen to my eyes from these *$#%& frigid temperatures.
Next comes "Outcare". I care a whole bunch for everything, everywhere, all of the time. Bless the children; bless the penguins.
Oops! That might say "Outdare" on the logo. I can't quite make it out - I'm not seeing too clearly through all these frozen crocodile tears. Just in case....Outdare: I dare ya not to vote for me. I double-dog dare you.
Please note: because I am word-counter handicapped, and probably ran over the limit, I would appreciate any-and-all hyphenated-words to be counted as a single-word.
Thank-you-for-your-support.
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Jun 29, 2009 18:12:03 GMT -6
Wow.....
One megalomaniac with homicidal tendencies (265 words). And one super suck up with frozen eyeballs (357 words).
Tough choices. My fellow judges and I will take some time now to peruse and discuss the finer points of both of your essays and will decide forth with. Unless of course one of them gets lost in football land.....Kat......KAT......KAT!!!
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Post by Scrappy Amazon on Jun 29, 2009 18:14:56 GMT -6
I almost forgot! I shall now reveal our super secret thrid judge! (drum roll) Stepper! Please make him feel welcome on the island.
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Post by stepper on Jun 29, 2009 18:32:39 GMT -6
I'm really looking forward to remarkable demonstrations from Hoverville...er...suckup land..sort of like Candy Land but much more fun for me. Unfortunately, I have only had time to read each of the excellent renditions once. This may take days!
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