Hot Blonde Challenge
September 17th, 2012 at 9:37:29 AM
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I have alerted SECURITY !
September 21st, 2012 at 5:12:12 PM
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HB says she still plans to win the bet, but it may come down to the ounces. She also made some more bets with some friends outside of the site. Here is a full list of the bets thus far, which she provided me with. That will be over $7,000 her way if she makes it.
| Handle | Bet | To Win |
|---|---|---|
| Wizard | $2,000 | $400 |
| SOOPOO | $1,350 | $150 |
| Switch | $900 | $100 |
| AcesAndEights | $550 | $150 |
| Golfbuddy | $450 | $50 |
| rdw4potus | $450 | $50 |
| Casey | $200 | $0 |
| LarsLarson | $180 | $20 |
| lucyjr | $180 | $20 |
| Sami B. | $143 | $0 |
| texasplumr | $100 | $25 |
| ConsultantDave | $100 | $0 |
| vegas | $100 | $0 |
| FrGamble | $90 | $10 |
| sunrise089 | $90 | $10 |
| SportingGoodsMike | $90 | $10 |
| Dad | $45 | $5 |
| TOTALS: | $7,018 | $1000 |
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
September 21st, 2012 at 5:30:22 PM
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Quote: WizardThat will be over $7,000 her way if she makes it.
If everybody pays. We know there will be a few
that are never heard from again, that haven't
been here since they made the bet. And how
can she predict to within a few ounces. For
her sake and everybodies sake, you better
have something better that a bathroom scale.
They can easily be off by 5 pounds one way
or the other.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 21st, 2012 at 5:35:38 PM
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September 21st, 2012 at 5:36:53 PM
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I haven't checked into this thread since page 151. Could someone give a brief summary, I don't feel like reading all that much.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
September 21st, 2012 at 5:38:24 PM
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Recap: SOOPOO and Hot Blonde are having an amicable divorce.
Dan Lubin is negotiating the postnuptial agrrement.
Dan Lubin is negotiating the postnuptial agrrement.
September 21st, 2012 at 5:40:39 PM
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Quote: s2dbakerI haven't checked into this thread since page 151. Could someone give a brief summary,
In a nutshell: Soopoo replaced HB at the victory
dinner with another woman, HB threatened police
action, and she hasn't been here since.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 21st, 2012 at 5:43:26 PM
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September 21st, 2012 at 6:07:03 PM
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"Like sands through the hourglass, so is the Hot Blonde Challenge."
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
September 21st, 2012 at 6:20:53 PM
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Quote: WizardHB says she still plans to win the bet, but it may come down to the ounces.l
So, maybe if you bring 160.8 lbs of gold, and one of those giant balancing scales for her to get on.
Sanitized for Your Protection
September 21st, 2012 at 6:29:43 PM
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"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 21st, 2012 at 10:13:53 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
September 21st, 2012 at 10:18:37 PM
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September 21st, 2012 at 10:20:01 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
September 22nd, 2012 at 5:07:00 AM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesOut of curiosity, what is the legality of this bet?
Bet? What bet? I plan on giving HB $1350 as a token of my gratitude if she makes it to 160.8 lbs or less on October 17, 2012. If she does not make it to that low a weight HB told me she would donate $150 to a charity of my choosing.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:45:49 AM
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25 days and counting
OFFICIALLY and justifiably reclaimed my title as SuperHotBlonde!
September 22nd, 2012 at 12:18:36 PM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
September 22nd, 2012 at 12:24:26 PM
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" It's still a monetary wager, online, and possibly across state lines. " SO WHAT ? Get over it.
Go bust their grannies playing gin rummy for 1 cent a point.
Go bust their grannies playing gin rummy for 1 cent a point.
September 22nd, 2012 at 1:07:57 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesOut of curiosity, what is the legality of this bet?
It is not legal.
It is not enforceable.
"What, me worry?"
September 22nd, 2012 at 2:34:23 PM
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After all most forum members are ladies and gentlemen. Those that aren't, like me, are at least civilized until provoked.
September 22nd, 2012 at 4:23:38 PM
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As I said the last time this came up, these are just friendly bets where the loser is on the honor system to pay. This is unlike a wager, which is a formal contract, and must be paid in advance. As SOOPOO said, I view these "bets" are more like promises to pay if a certain event happens or doesn't happen.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
September 23rd, 2012 at 6:53:08 AM
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On the other hand, the actual results will say a lot about the character of those involved. The word "honor" in your description is not insignificant.
(My non-staked prediction is that HB wins.)
(My non-staked prediction is that HB wins.)
A falling knife has no handle.
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:18:40 AM
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Yeah, I always felt she was a very determined person and all those charts and measurements of calories and stuff reflected grim determination. I've always wondered why the "odds" though... it seems so reversed to me. These were "incentive bets" or perhaps "carrot bets" so the odds should have been flipped.Quote: Mosca(My non-staked prediction is that HB wins.)
September 23rd, 2012 at 8:21:30 AM
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Quote: FleaStiffYeah, I always felt she was a very determined person and all those charts and measurements of calories and stuff reflected grim determination. I've always wondered why the "odds" though... it seems so reversed to me. These were "incentive bets" or perhaps "carrot bets" so the odds should have been flipped.
I made the original odds, the 9 -1 bet. My experience with obese women was that of those that started to diet, none were successful without weight loss surgery. And HB had an extremely limited time frame, 9 months, to accomplish the task. I think that at the beginning of the bet the odds were fair to both sides. There were some who felt that 9 -1 was not high enough. Of course the substantial financial incentive was an added incentive, and looks like it will have been enough to prod HB over the finish line.
September 23rd, 2012 at 8:32:24 AM
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In my experience, one of the best bets you can make is that a friend will fail at either losing weight or quitting smoking. Especially the latter. Of course, it is looking like HB will be the exception. It is easy to say in retrospect that laying 9 to 1 was too much. However, if she succeeds it will be a remarkable achievement, and I will be proud to pay.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
September 23rd, 2012 at 10:50:02 AM
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With less than a month to go, does anyone know how HB is progressing? Is there 10lbs to go or less? Just curious if there was an update, I don't believe there was a commitment to keep the thread updated, but inquiring minds want to know.....is it close? I am rooting for HB's success.....it will be a remarkable achievement if completed!
September 23rd, 2012 at 5:20:56 PM
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Quote: ParadigmIs there 10lbs to go or less? Just curious if there was an update, I don't believe there was a commitment to keep the thread updated, but inquiring minds want to know!
I am sure at this point, she would rather keep it secret for the "big reveal".
Speaking of weight, here is living proof that beautiful women like "funny men".
September 23rd, 2012 at 5:25:34 PM
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September 23rd, 2012 at 5:30:10 PM
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You can lay that 9-1 right here whenever you are ready !!
September 23rd, 2012 at 5:36:27 PM
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HB says she is counting down the days and is on a strict schedule to stay on target. This is a picture she posted. The 24 is the number of days to go. I can't read the rest, but I assume it is her diet and exercise regimen.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
September 23rd, 2012 at 5:39:12 PM
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Quote: WizardI can't read the rest, but I assume it is her diet and exercise regimen.
She can take a pic of a list, but not her standing
on a scale? I don't get it..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 23rd, 2012 at 5:39:58 PM
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Quote: pacomartinI am sure at this point, she would rather keep it secret for the "big reveal".
Speaking of weight, here is living proof that beautiful women like "funny men".
It's true. And the funniest guy around to them is 35 and makes $400,000 a year. He has a nice home in Malibu with a pool that he swims laps in daily. He also plays tennis and lifts weights, and he just can't seem to spend enough money on the women he dates. They think this guy is just hillarious....
And then you hang out with him and he is laying knock knock jokes on you.
Vote for Nobody 2020!
September 23rd, 2012 at 5:57:24 PM
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Quote: EvenBobShe can take a pic of a list, but not her standing
on a scale? I don't get it..
HB said she's not revealing the weight in the last few weeks, so it's "interesting". It was part of the big blow up her and SooPoo had... he wanted updates, she didn't want to give them.
Your value of interesting maybe different to Hot Blonde's. <shrug>
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
September 23rd, 2012 at 6:01:12 PM
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Quote: thecesspitHB said she's not revealing the weight in the last few weeks,
She hasn't made updates since March, I believe.
But who's counting.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 23rd, 2012 at 6:05:30 PM
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Quote: EvenBobShe hasn't made updates since March, I believe.
There's a blog update from July 9th where she stated she was 192lb (or similar, I just looked but forgot). I thought there was one early August, but can't be too bothered to scan back through this thread, as it might be in here.
Quote:But who's counting.
HotBlonde, obviously is counting the calories.
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
September 23rd, 2012 at 6:06:59 PM
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Probably she hasn't made it yet. Way too much green tea and way too few food on the diet. The last pounds are always though.
No bounce, no play.
September 23rd, 2012 at 6:18:45 PM
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Quote: thecesspitThere's a blog update from July 9th
I meant weekly updates. Thank god you hang
on my every word and correct me when I'm
wrong. But what else do you have to do..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 23rd, 2012 at 6:20:58 PM
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Quote: aluisioThe last pounds are always though.
But these aren't 'last pounds', she isn't weighing in
at 130. Those would be 'last pounds'. The closer
you get to your ideal weight, the harder is gets,
not the closer you get to whatever goal you've set.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:35:56 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI meant weekly updates. Thank god you hang
on my every word and correct me when I'm
wrong. But what else do you have to do..
Sorry for trying to provide you current and correct information. Excuse me for trying to help. If you don't like what I have to say, you can ignore me. Problem solved at your end, yes?
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:38:02 PM
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Problem solved at your end, yes? EH ?
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:54:09 PM
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Quote: thecesspitExcuse me for trying to help.
But really, what else DO you have to do. Obsessions
are unhealthy, BTW..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:56:28 PM
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Quote: EvenBobBut really, what else DO you have to do.
A little of this, plenty of that, and some of the other.
Quote:Obsessions are unhealthy, BTW..
Thanks Doctor Bob!
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
September 23rd, 2012 at 9:00:20 PM
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Quote: EvenBobBut really, what else DO you have to do. Obsessions
are unhealthy, BTW..
...Says the man with 8272 posts in about two years time.
Not that there's anything wrong (or obsessive?) with that.
"What, me worry?"
September 23rd, 2012 at 9:00:56 PM
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Like I said in the blackjack thread...
There are private messages available so the adults don't have to be bothered by the kids' arguments...
There are private messages available so the adults don't have to be bothered by the kids' arguments...
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief.
- Proverb.
September 23rd, 2012 at 9:12:06 PM
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I must admit that without the weekly updates it has taken the shine off the whole event.
It will be a case of "HB made it, you owe her $900" or "HB didn't make it, she owes you $100".
The elimination of the updates turns it from a personal-sharing experience into a purely financial one. As my $900 was intended as a 'carrot' rather than a wager (along with others) then it would have been nice to have followed the event in a similar vein.
It will be a case of "HB made it, you owe her $900" or "HB didn't make it, she owes you $100".
The elimination of the updates turns it from a personal-sharing experience into a purely financial one. As my $900 was intended as a 'carrot' rather than a wager (along with others) then it would have been nice to have followed the event in a similar vein.
September 23rd, 2012 at 9:14:35 PM
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Quote: WongBo
There are private messages available so the adults don't have to be bothered by the kids' arguments...
Cool. Send Cesspit a PM and see what he says.
Seriously, try and do it. He has the PM feature
blocked.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 23rd, 2012 at 9:17:41 PM
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Well then you have no alternative but to respond in kind to his proddings, do you?
Oh wait...
Oh wait...
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief.
- Proverb.
September 23rd, 2012 at 10:32:49 PM
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Quote: EvenBobCool. Send Cesspit a PM and see what he says.
Seriously, try and do it. He has the PM feature
blocked.
I could correct Bob here, but he's made it clear he doesn't like to have information provided from me.
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
September 23rd, 2012 at 11:31:13 PM
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Quote: thecesspitI could correct Bob here
Dude, I just sent you a PM that says exactly what
I want to say. Don't bother responding..
People who block PM's probably have other nasty
habits as well..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
