WoV McNugget Challenge #5 (split-off)
April 18th, 2016 at 1:15:37 PM
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Quote: KonbuPokergrinder the challenger has emerged victorious! 100 nuggets held down for 10 minutes, and he has decided not to purge right away!
Thanks for the competition Pokergrinder, and congratulations again on the win! This was more fun than the NCAA Men's Basketball final!
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April 18th, 2016 at 1:26:03 PM
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That's definitely -EV.Quote: KonbuPokergrinder the challenger has emerged victorious! 100 nuggets held down for 10 minutes, and he has decided not to purge right away!
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
April 18th, 2016 at 1:29:23 PM
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Wash them down with a Shamrock Shake?
April 18th, 2016 at 1:30:03 PM
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Wow.
Just Wow.
And they said it couldn't be done.
Pls, somebody watch PG for the next couple hours.
After that he'll prolly be ready to go to dinner!
Just Wow.
And they said it couldn't be done.
Pls, somebody watch PG for the next couple hours.
After that he'll prolly be ready to go to dinner!
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
April 18th, 2016 at 1:34:04 PM
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If/when he does, you should drag him over to Golden Gate so he can go double-or-nothing with the pancake challenge!Quote: KonbuPokergrinder the challenger has emerged victorious! 100 nuggets held down for 10 minutes, and he has decided not to purge right away!
"Dealer has 'rock'... Pay 'paper!'"
April 18th, 2016 at 1:34:34 PM
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Quote: TwoFeathersATLPls, somebody watch PG for the next couple hours.
After that he'll prolly be ready to go to dinner!
What's it gonna be - a Woody Allen at Carnegie Deli? All You Can Eat at Rollin' Smoke? How about, All You Can MEAT at Fogo de Chao?
April 18th, 2016 at 1:42:23 PM
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Well done PokerGrinder.Congratulations !!!
Happy days are here again
April 18th, 2016 at 1:52:34 PM
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He wins the "Wizard of Vegas Tastes like Chicken" T-shirt." (if there was one)
Or should that be McChicken?
Or should that be McChicken?
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April 18th, 2016 at 2:08:02 PM
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Quote: SOOPOOWash them down with a Shamrock Shake?
Our champion's drink of choice was Minutemaid lemonade.
I CD-ROM.
April 18th, 2016 at 2:20:17 PM
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Meanwhile, there's still an unanswered question:
How did the Wizard make out in the Monopoly game, assuming he paid for the food? 10 boxes of 10 McNuggets = 20 stamps, plus 2 if the aforementioned lemonade (a) was included and (b) was a medium size rather than a large.
How did the Wizard make out in the Monopoly game, assuming he paid for the food? 10 boxes of 10 McNuggets = 20 stamps, plus 2 if the aforementioned lemonade (a) was included and (b) was a medium size rather than a large.
April 18th, 2016 at 2:33:06 PM
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What color was the Gatorade in the cooler dumped on PG?
Carried on the shoulders of WoV members in victory to the toilet?
Congratulations I guess?
Carried on the shoulders of WoV members in victory to the toilet?
Congratulations I guess?
April 18th, 2016 at 2:38:54 PM
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Quote: mcallister3200What color was the Gatorade in the cooler dumped on PG?
McDonald's is a Powerade shop - and only blue Powerade at that
April 18th, 2016 at 2:40:19 PM
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He should have kept going past 100 to
set a record for WoV.
set a record for WoV.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
April 18th, 2016 at 2:53:17 PM
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I thought he did, set a record that is.Quote: EvenBobHe should have kept going past 100 to
set a record for WoV.
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
April 18th, 2016 at 3:01:08 PM
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I would have eaten 5 more. I wonder if anyone was actually counting or was it done by the box. Would have been a hell of a thing if someone swiped a nugget and made it reappear after the 60 minutes was up.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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April 18th, 2016 at 3:18:54 PM
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There was a question posted about who was in attendance, and I don't think it was answered. I wasn't writing it down, but here is my list from memory. Attendees correct me or add to this list as appropriate.
PokerGrinder (of course)
The Wizard
Konbu
DJTeddyBear
MaxPen
Doc
Mrs. Doc
Wizardofnothing
Scottimus1
Romes
A lovely "+1" for one of the previous two
Any others???
PokerGrinder (of course)
The Wizard
Konbu
DJTeddyBear
MaxPen
Doc
Mrs. Doc
Wizardofnothing
Scottimus1
Romes
A lovely "+1" for one of the previous two
Any others???
April 18th, 2016 at 3:37:22 PM
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A big congratulations to PokerGrinder!!! Indeed, I was having doubts it would ever be done.
I will post some pictures and a video later today.
Not only did PokerGrinder win but he did so with more ease than I would have expected. In the 70's he really started going slow, as if he had hit a wall or thought he would lose on time. However, he seemed to find a second wind and just plowed through the last 20 slowly but surely.
Unlike all past challenges, the manager and somebody else came out and warned me not to video. So, I did so discretely after that but we moved outside for the last 10 nuggets and the 10-minute "no reversal" period. It was actually more fun outdoors as we were more at liberty to be loud and rambunctious. Certainly good fun entertainment.
Afterward some of us had lunch at a great BBQ place at the Container Park and others had to go.
With Mount Everest having been climbed, we will have to start thinking of a new challenge. I'd like to do something not eating related, but am open to all ideas.
I will post some pictures and a video later today.
Not only did PokerGrinder win but he did so with more ease than I would have expected. In the 70's he really started going slow, as if he had hit a wall or thought he would lose on time. However, he seemed to find a second wind and just plowed through the last 20 slowly but surely.
Unlike all past challenges, the manager and somebody else came out and warned me not to video. So, I did so discretely after that but we moved outside for the last 10 nuggets and the 10-minute "no reversal" period. It was actually more fun outdoors as we were more at liberty to be loud and rambunctious. Certainly good fun entertainment.
Afterward some of us had lunch at a great BBQ place at the Container Park and others had to go.
With Mount Everest having been climbed, we will have to start thinking of a new challenge. I'd like to do something not eating related, but am open to all ideas.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 18th, 2016 at 3:44:18 PM
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Click on any image for larger version.
All well-deserved congratulations!
The tray was the perfect size for a glory shot.
Piece of cake.
Our next challenge?
All well-deserved congratulations!
The tray was the perfect size for a glory shot.
Piece of cake.
Our next challenge?
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"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 18th, 2016 at 3:51:01 PM
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Nicely done PG....Let's Go Jets!!!
April 18th, 2016 at 4:29:13 PM
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From Wiz pics, it's true!
Like EB said, or was that GWAE?
Skinny ladies (with beards) have no layer of belly fat to keep their stomach from expanding!
I never know when to wager......
Like EB said, or was that GWAE?
Skinny ladies (with beards) have no layer of belly fat to keep their stomach from expanding!
I never know when to wager......
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
April 18th, 2016 at 4:29:48 PM
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I've always thought a Vegas scavenger hunt would be fun. An "Amazing Race"-style affair with tasks to accomplish and checkpoints to visit. Who knows, if it goes off well, you could package it up and turn it into an actual tourism offering.Quote: WizardWith Mount Everest having been climbed, we will have to start thinking of a new challenge. I'd like to do something not eating related, but am open to all ideas.
"In my own case, when it seemed to me after a long illness that death was close at hand, I found no little solace in playing constantly at dice."
-- Girolamo Cardano, 1563
April 18th, 2016 at 4:40:22 PM
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Quote: MathExtremistI've always thought a Vegas scavenger hunt would be fun. An "Amazing Race"-style affair with tasks to accomplish and checkpoints to visit. Who knows, if it goes off well, you could package it up and turn it into an actual tourism offering.
Not bad! Let's make a separate thread to discuss this topic further.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 18th, 2016 at 5:01:07 PM
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The video is uploading to YouTube. Will be ready in 34 minutes.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 18th, 2016 at 5:24:54 PM
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Congrats, PG! I owe you a drink if we meet, because you did it, I no longer feel like I have to try again.
I may do the pancakes if nobody has by then.
I may do the pancakes if nobody has by then.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
April 18th, 2016 at 5:43:30 PM
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Thank you everyone for your support and congratulations. Thank you to Mike for holding this event and thanks for all members (and spouses) that attended. I was amused by the support that I received from the family of four in McDonald's that stayed through the whole challenge to cheer me on. Overall I am happy I did it and completed it but I don't want to ever do that again. Congrats to all that won their bets and to the ones that lost, well you should know never to bet against a stubborn Canadian. :)
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
April 18th, 2016 at 5:53:16 PM
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Video is up!
Direct link: https://youtu.be/SYw6I1FMYjg
Direct link: https://youtu.be/SYw6I1FMYjg
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 18th, 2016 at 6:04:21 PM
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Er, The Queen turns 90 on Thursday, not 80
Also, who are the people in the background starting around 8:45?
Also, who are the people in the background starting around 8:45?
April 18th, 2016 at 6:09:43 PM
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Quote: ThatDonGuyEr, The Queen turns 90 on Thursday, not 80
Also, who are the people in the background starting around 8:45?
Good catch! She doesn't look a day over 80. I just added a note on the video to correct myself. My apologies to the Queen.
Those people were some nice folks from my own Orange County, California cheering PG on and enjoying the challenge.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
April 18th, 2016 at 6:16:24 PM
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Good times. Too bad I couldn't attend.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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April 18th, 2016 at 8:30:21 PM
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Solid video coverage Mike. I laughed a couple times watching this, I do not look happy at all while eating nuggets 70-100.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
April 18th, 2016 at 8:44:44 PM
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Sweet, all sweet.Quote: PokerGrinderSolid video coverage Mike. I laughed a couple times watching this, I do not look happy at all while eating nuggets 70-100.
Thx to all, lots of fun to watch, to talk about advance, and maybe talk a little bit about after the fact.
Fame is fleeting PG... So....what's next?
Youuuuuu MIGHT be a 'rascal' if.......(nevermind ;-)...2F
April 18th, 2016 at 9:02:11 PM
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That was an enjoyable video to watch. Congratulations PG!
April 18th, 2016 at 9:15:53 PM
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Quote: TwoFeathersATLSweet, all sweet.
Thx to all, lots of fun to watch, to talk about advance, and maybe talk a little bit about after the fact.
Fame is fleeting PG... So....what's next?
Tomorrow we eat 50 cheeseburgers lol?
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
April 18th, 2016 at 9:52:53 PM
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Impressive effort! Love the video too. Haha
April 19th, 2016 at 12:53:44 AM
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Would hate to be your toilet in about 4 hours.
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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April 19th, 2016 at 1:11:43 AM
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Quote: GWAEWould hate to be your toilet in about 4 hours.
Goalpost a little low there. I believe I'd opt out 24/7 regardless.
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April 19th, 2016 at 1:55:20 AM
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Omg omgomg! Woohoo pokergrinder! Thanks so much! I was 0-3 with the Wizard on these. Yayaay! Apparently it does take a Canadian! I owe you.
Glad it was such an interesting wov weekend. Very sorry to have missed it.
Glad it was such an interesting wov weekend. Very sorry to have missed it.
If the House lost every hand, they wouldn't deal the game.
April 19th, 2016 at 2:25:17 AM
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Quote: beachbumbabsOmg omgomg! Woohoo pokergrinder! Thanks so much! I was 0-3 with the Wizard on these. Yayaay! Apparently it does take a Canadian! I owe you.
Glad it was such an interesting wov weekend. Very sorry to have missed it.
Lol I'm glad I could help Babs. Amazingly I ate two pancakes at Dupar's about 12 hours after the nugget challenge. I thought it would take longer for my body to recover.
This weekend was a lot of fun. I am glad I got to meet everyone. I look forward to the next meet up.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
April 19th, 2016 at 6:38:39 AM
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PG, I thought when Dave tried to grab your stomach you were going to unleash the fury on him when you bent forward. That would have been fantastic.
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April 19th, 2016 at 8:59:32 AM
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While he was eating, I had offered a belly massage - but was ignored, twice.
Yeah, even if it had landed on me, a reversal with less than 20 seconds to go would have been fantastic.
Yeah, even if it had landed on me, a reversal with less than 20 seconds to go would have been fantastic.
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April 19th, 2016 at 9:25:39 AM
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Great job PG! And always enjoyable to watch these Wiz!
April 19th, 2016 at 9:36:21 AM
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Quote: tringlomaneGreat job PG! And always enjoyable to watch these Wiz!
thats all you got for post 5k?
Expect the worst and you will never be disappointed.
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April 19th, 2016 at 11:26:06 AM
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Quote: DJTeddyBearWhile he was eating, I had offered a belly massage - but was ignored, twice.
Yeah, even if it had landed on me, a reversal with less than 20 seconds to go would have been fantastic.
I would have cried if that had happened.
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April 19th, 2016 at 11:43:28 AM
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The video is pretty awesome. I was especially impressed by how the spectators all turned away when the camera was pointed at them. DJTB looked like he was serving a tray of hors d'oeuvres at a cocktail party. I thought PG was going to lose it after DJ tried to touch his belly. hehe
The finish time was actually closer to the deadline than I expected. What would the ruling have been on the over 75 if time had run out on the 100?
The finish time was actually closer to the deadline than I expected. What would the ruling have been on the over 75 if time had run out on the 100?
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
April 19th, 2016 at 11:51:40 AM
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Quote: AyecarumbaThe video is pretty awesome. I was especially impressed by how the spectators all turned away when the camera was pointed at them. DJTB looked like he was serving a tray of hors d'oeuvres at a cocktail party. I thought PG was going to lose it after DJ tried to touch his belly. hehe
The finish time was actually closer to the deadline than I expected. What would the ruling have been on the over 75 if time had run out on the 100?
The over 74.5 was official as soon as I swallowed nugget 75.
You can shear a sheep a hundred times, but you can skin it only once. — Amarillo Slim Preston
April 19th, 2016 at 12:05:14 PM
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The 10 minute "hold" didn't apply to the 74.5?Quote: PokerGrinderThe over 74.5 was official as soon as I swallowed nugget 75.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication - Leonardo da Vinci
April 19th, 2016 at 12:30:45 PM
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Well done, PG! I knew it was possible but I never, ever thought one of our own would ever do this. And you made it look pretty tolerable. I was interested in what your "idea" was to make it easier, and had a few of my own, but did not want to affect the outcome by stating it at the time. Walking around (pacing) was one of my unmentioned suggestions.
Pretty good vid, as well. Props to the cameraman keeping it smooth and steady. The only time I felt dizzy and nauseous was when I caught a glimpse of PG's hat.
Can't wait for the new one!
Pretty good vid, as well. Props to the cameraman keeping it smooth and steady. The only time I felt dizzy and nauseous was when I caught a glimpse of PG's hat.
Can't wait for the new one!
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April 19th, 2016 at 2:09:54 PM
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Woohoo! Congrats PG!
"So drink gamble eat f***, because one day you will be dust." -ontariodealer
April 19th, 2016 at 2:35:15 PM
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I just wanted to come twist the knife a bit. I bet more on the over with Mike at the meet up after metting PokerGrinder. Poker Grinder is a fun guy great conversationalist (PS. thanks for the help)
Then the morning of the event I seen Mike and I bet 50 getting 3 to 1 for the win.
Then the morning of the event I seen Mike and I bet 50 getting 3 to 1 for the win.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
April 19th, 2016 at 3:53:28 PM
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Quote: GWAEthats all you got for post 5k?
Apparently so. Sigh. I knew I was getting close, but I really haven't had anything of general interest to post lately. :(
