Hot Blonde Challenge
Nobody?
What do you care, Bob? All you've been doing is spreading negativity on this thread, even still trying to stir up trouble even yesterday. Isn't it funny the feud between Scott and I was months ago and yet there are those of you who insist on using this thread to just lay all your garbage out on. Why don't those of you who have nothing positive to share just keep to yourselves and stop trying to cause trouble? Seriously. Get a life.Quote: EvenBobWho from the forum is going to the weigh in? Anybody?
Nobody?
Quote: CalderSame here. I also have to roll my eyes at people patting themselves on the back for quitting smoking.
Quote:[Marge decides to] get some help by hiring a nanny. Homer wonders how they'll be able to pay for it, but Lisa believes that since Marge makes so many sacrifices for them, they should make one for her.
Lisa: I'll stop buying Malibu Stacey clothing.
Bart: And I'll take up smoking and give that up.
Homer: Good for you, son. Giving up smoking is one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do. Have a dollar.
[gives a dollar bill to Bart]
Lisa: But he didn't do anything!
Homer: Didn't he, Lisa? Didn't he?
-- "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala-D'oh-cious"
Quote: HotBlondeWhat do you care, Bob? All you've been doing is spreading negativity on this thread, even still trying to stir up trouble even yesterday. Isn't it funny the feud between Scott and I was months ago and yet there are those of you who insist on using this thread to just lay all your garbage out on. Why don't those of you who have nothing positive to share just keep to yourselves and stop trying to cause trouble? Seriously. Get a life.
Translation: nobody is coming. How much of the money
will you collect? Not all of it, thats for sure. Why do I care?
This thread has more posts than 99% of the threads at WOV,
and we're just supposed to stop caring because you tell us to?
I don't think so. You made a HUGE deal out of everything,
heaped on the melodrama for months like giant dollops
of mashed potatoes, and now that the end is here, we're
just supposed to forget about it? Cause you alienated just
about everybody here?
Aint gonna happen.
Quote: EvenBobHow much of the money
will you collect? Not all of it, thats for sure.
Who do you think will not honor their bet?
Quote: FarFromVegasWho do you think will not honor their bet?
The people nobody has heard from since they
made the bet. HB knows who they are, I don't
feel like searching 2000 posts to find the list.
Quote: sodawaterStill no reply from "HotBlonde" on whether she will donate SOOPOO's money to charity should she win the bet. Seems like that's the only ethical thing to do if you can't look a man in the eye and accept his money like an adult.
I don't see anywhere where she said she was donating any of the money. I do see where others have pledged money if she reaches a goal weight by a certain date, and that the final weight has to be witnessed by either the Wizard or SOOPOO. Everything else is superfluous, whether it be attendance at any event in Vegas or any future weight.
Most of the drama that has been inspired by this thread has calmed down among the principals involved, but the peanut gallery is still active.
Quote: EvenBobThe people nobody has heard from since they
made the bet. HB knows who they are, I don't
feel like searching 2000 posts to find the list.
| 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 |
I don't know her personal friends, but the posters here seem to be stand-up guys. I wouldn't accuse them of reneging.
Exactly. People with nothing better to do than to try and stir up trouble. People who need to get a life.Quote: FarFromVegasMost of the drama that has been inspired by this thread has calmed down among the principals involved, but the peanut gallery is still active.
made the bet. Hasn't visited since July.
LucyJr hasn't posted since June.
But whatever, I have no reason to think they won't
all happily pay up. I'm sure they will. Probably.
Maybe. You never know...
Quote: HotBlondeExactly. People with nothing better to do than to try and stir up trouble. People who need to get a life.
Not until after Oct 17th. You made this part of our
lives, you don't control what we think or post by
telling us what to do.
Quote: EvenBobLarsLarson hasn't posted since Feb when he
made the bet. Hasn't visited since July.
LucyJr hasn't posted since June.
But whatever, I have no reason to think they won't
all happily pay up. I'm sure they will. Probably.
Maybe. You never know...
I think she has a way of contacting her own brother outside of this forum. I could be wrong, but. And there are many here who have not posted in a while but still check in occasionally, like Dween and JimMorrison, for example. (Didn't mean to drag you guys into this, but I saw your names here today and recall enjoying posts of yours in the past.)
Quote: FarFromVegasI don't see anywhere where she said she was donating any of the money. I do see where others have pledged money if she reaches a goal weight by a certain date, and that the final weight has to be witnessed by either the Wizard or SOOPOO. Everything else is superfluous, whether it be attendance at any event in Vegas or any future weight.
Most of the drama that has been inspired by this thread has calmed down among the principals involved, but the peanut gallery is still active.
Maybe the peanut gallery can't understand the abysmal treatment of one of the main players in this fiasco and why he can be banned from the weigh in on the whim of another.
That doesn't sound like something a standup person would do.
Quote: 1BBMaybe the peanut gallery can't understand the abysmal treatment of one of the main players in this fiasco and why he can be banned from the weigh in on the whim of another.
That doesn't sound like something a standup person would do.
I haven't seen him complaining. I'm sure he'll have a great time in Vegas whether he attends the weigh in or not.
Quote: sodawaterYou're right. Maybe I will start a gigantic thread about myself and my struggle to beat Mike Tyson's Punch Out on original NES by May 15 2013.
I would read it. I was addicted to that game, among others, in the 90s. I've made it to Tyson lots of times but never beat him. As I recall, you had to punch him right after he blinked.
p.s. None of this Mr. Dream c**p -- I demand to fight Tyson!
Quote: FarFromVegasI haven't seen him complaining. I'm sure he'll have a great time in Vegas whether he attends the weigh in or not.
You haven't seen him complaining because he's a stand up guy. Even after all the abuse he has endured he still wishes the best to the contestant. I agree that he'll have a good time in Vegas but don't you think the decision to attend should be his and aren't you a little surprised that no one has insisted that he be allowed to attend?
Quote: 1BBYou haven't seen him complaining because he's a stand up guy. Even after all the abuse he has endured he still wishes the best to the contestant. I agree that he'll have a good time in Vegas but don't you think the decision to attend should be his and aren't you a little surprised that no one has insisted that he be allowed to attend?
I think it is none of my business, so I don't try to make it my business. And life would be so much less complicated for the 99.8% of the outside parties if everyone felt the same way. Unless you like seeing the steady parade of red names at the bottom of the page and enjoy having this forum split into two separate forums, in which case I'm sorry you've had such a drama-free two weeks.
I've had fun throughout this challenge and it is something I will remember for the rest of my life!
Now that this weight loss challenge is nearing the end maybe the Wizard can think of another fun challenge to start with one of the forum members. I'd be interested in rooting someone on who would participate in a well thought out one. Any suggestions?
Quote: HotBlondeAny suggestions?
We could bet on whether or not I'll crack 750 unique casino chips before 11/1/13 (I should have about 500 on 11/1/12) We could bet on whether Ibeatyouraces cracks the $500,000 W2G mark next year. We could see if JimMorrison can play live poker for more than 72 straight hours.
Quote: FarFromVegasI think it is none of my business, so I don't try to make it my business. And life would be so much less complicated for the 99.8% of the outside parties if everyone felt the same way. Unless you like seeing the steady parade of red names at the bottom of the page and enjoy having this forum split into two separate forums, in which case I'm sorry you've had such a drama-free two weeks.
Nine months, 2200 posts and 101,000 views kind of makes it everyone's business.
Quote: HotBlondeI am thankful to SOOPOO for spearheading this challenge.
Thankful enough to invite him back to the weigh
in? Or does your thankfulness only extend to
taking his money. Hey, you walked into this one.
Quote: 1BBNine months, 2200 posts and 101,000 views kind of makes it everyone's business.
The bet is. The rest you can keep. It's part of the reason I avoid Facebook, too.
Quote: FarFromVegasThe bet is. The rest you can keep. It's part of the reason I avoid Facebook, too.
Fair enough. When it comes to Facebook you and I have something in common.
Quote: IbeatyouracesI dont use facebook, twitter or anything else either.
It's like middle school all over again. For me, that was 35 years ago. I don't miss it.
It is HB's right to have whoever she wants at the weigh in so long as either Mike or I are there, as there are many forum members who I recruited that i feel I have an obligation to make sure that HB actually accomplished her goal. I of course trust Mike to protect the interests of the other forum members. It was likely that i was going to miss the official weigh in all along, as I can't make it to vegas until early evening, and when HB and I were on better terms we were just going to at least get together to celebrate in some undetermined fashion, perhaps a large WoV dinner celebration.
The bet is the bet. Everyone who participated had their own motives. Mine were to help a friend. So were FrGamble's. And HB's brother. And others... But HB's were always clearly and unambiguosly stated... she wanted to win a bunch of money, and felt she could do it despite all those who doubted her (me included). So to expect her to change her mind and donate this windfall to charity makes no sense.
And I appreciate HB's last post acknowledging my contributions, and her well wishes towards me.
And as I always do, I end my posts by congratulating HB on the amazing feat, even if she doesn't think it was amazing.
I didnt wager.
Quote: SOOPOO
It is HB's right to have whoever she wants at the weigh in .
Says who? Its her right to have an OPINION on
who's there, its certainly not her right to ban
anybody she pleases just because she had a snit.
This was your idea, Soopoo, and you put up the
2nd biggest bet. There is no way, under any
cirstances that she gets to dictate what you do.
I said it before, and I mean it. If she did that to me,
she WOULD NOT get paid. There is no way she
gets to order me around just because she feels
like it.
Quote: EvenBobSays who? Its her right to have an OPINION on
who's there, its certainly not her right to ban
anybody she pleases just because she had a snit.
This was your idea, Soopoo, and you put up the
2nd biggest bet. There is no way, under any
cirstances that she gets to dictate what you do.
I said it before, and I mean it. If she did that to me,
she WOULD NOT get paid. There is no way she
gets to order me around just because she feels
like it.
Yeah, we get it--when you don't get your way you take your crayons and go home. Maybe SOOPOO is a bigger man than you are.
You have a right to withhold every cent you wagered. :P And if anyone who is attending the weigh in tells you where it's going to be, you can crash the gathering if it's in a public place. It's your right in a free country.
Good luck with that.
Quote: FarFromVegasYeah, we get it--when you don't get your way you take your crayons and go home.
'Don't get my way'? SHE is the one demanding HER
way, what are you talking about? I haven't seen Soopoo
make any demands whatsoever. She can request he
not be at the weigh in, that doesn't mean he has to
comply. When did she become the boss of the bet?
To threaten him with police if he shows up is just
over the top.
Quote: sodawateranyone who would try to "ban" the person who booked her bet from the very event that settles said bet, but still wants that person to pay her, would be laughed out of the room.
.
EXACTLY! I would automatically assume the bet was
cancelled if I was Soopoo. To hear that she still wants
to be paid after banning me, I would laugh in her face.
Quote: EvenBob'Don't get my way'? SHE is the one demanding HER
way, what are you talking about? I haven't seen Soopoo
make any demands whatsoever. She can request he
not be at the weigh in, that doesn't mean he has to
comply. When did she become the boss of the bet?
To threaten him with police if he shows up is just
over the top.
They've agreed to be civil. You're belaboring the point, and will probably continue to do so even though you are not a party to any of the transactions.
C'est la vie. I guess this is more interesting than the religion thread, but I just don't see why this is so darned important to you when it isn't to them. SOOPOO has already said he has other plans and will pay regardless.
Whatevs.
Quote: EvenBobEXACTLY! I would automatically assume the bet was
cancelled if I was Soopoo. To hear that she still wants
to be paid after banning me, I would laugh in her face.
Reading comprehension check: find the post that says the bet is cancelled if he's not at the weigh in.
Quote: FarFromVegasReading comprehension check: find the post that says the bet is cancelled if he's not at the weigh in.
Find the post that says she gets to dictate
the rules.
Quote: EvenBobFind the post that says she gets to dictate
the rules.
Find the one that says you do, first. :p
It's not like you put your money where your mouth is, like they did. Your ASSumptions are invalid and inconsequential.
Quote: sodawaterCouldn't agree more on this. In the world of prop bets among "friends" or (more likely) gambling acquaintances, anyone who would try to "ban" the person who booked her bet from the very event that settles said bet, but still wants that person to pay her, would be laughed out of the room.
It's simply not done.
Me paying HB if she wins is about WHO I AM. I could not live with myself, if after she accomplished the task we agreed to NINE LONG MONTHS AGO, I did not pay her. It would make every post of mine a lie, it would make me a liar.
The most valuable thing I own is my word.
Quote: FarFromVegas
They've agreed to be civil. You're belaboring the point, and will probably continue to do so even though you are not a party to any of the transactions.
What she did goes totally against the unwritten
rules of fairness thats understood
in these types of bets. I don't understand Soopoo's
stance. I would never pay her in a thousand years.
Ask Soopoo how many PM's I've sent him begging
him not to pay her. What she did gets a cancelled
bet, not full payment. She's getting her cake and
eating it too, and it gall's me no end.
Quote: EvenBobWhat she did goes totally against the unwritten
rules of fairness thats understood
in these types of bets. I don't understand Soopoo's
stance. I would never pay her in a thousand years.
Ask Soopoo how many PM's I've sent him begging
him not to pay her. What she did gets a cancelled
bet, not full payment. She's getting her cake and
eating it too, and it gall's me no end.
News flash: they don't care what you think about it. You're too invested in some internet strangers' lives.
Quote: SOOPOOMe paying HB if she wins is about WHO I AM. I could not live with myself, .
And I couldn't live with myself if I did pay her.
All my life I've watched different women push
men around, make unreasonable demands, and
men just go along with it. I don't, I never have.
I want to ask you an honest question. If this was
a man that you bet with and he treated you like
HB has, would you still honor the bet? You wouldn't
say, sorry bub, you don't get to make the rules, I'm
showing up or no money?
Quote: FarFromVegasNews flash: they don't care what you think about it. .
You just made me laugh out loud. Do you
actually think that I even consider whether
they care or don't care? We post for ourselves
on these forums, I learned that 50,000 posts
ago in 1992.
