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Re: Big Brother 4

Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:35 pm

Ouch, so close there. x) I wanted to win POV for once, anyway, congratz John!

Re: Big Brother 4

Tue Jul 22, 2008 1:39 pm

Congratulations John! Great job paying attention to everything :)

Re: Big Brother 4

Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:53 am

Regan's penalty point will be removed as she provided me with a valid reason for missing the competition.

Re: Big Brother 4

Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:22 am

"Everyone, it's time for the Veto Ceremony, please go to the living room," instructed John as he led the way into the living room, filled with two couches facing one another, a long wooden table placed in the center and one love seat facing the front of the room.

The Houseguest's took their places on the couches, while the nominee's took their places on the love seat.

"Welcome to the Veto Ceremony; I'm going to cut things short by asking you Laryxler why I should use the Veto on you," asked John.

Laryxler stood up, "Well, I have been putting in time and effort into this game, and I feel I have played with kindness and respect. I would hate to leave the game when I am enjoying it so much, and realistically there are bigger fish to fry out there. I hope that you use the veto on me, thanks," he said smiling.

"Thank you," said John, he glanced down for a minute while he thought about his decision. Laryxler glanced up and said, This decision is going to be short. I would like to say that I am loving every minute of Big Brother and I don't want it to end, so, Laryxler, as you did last week, sorry but I am going to use the veto on myself,"

John walked over to the couch, and turned to face WIS, "WIS, as HOH, you must choose a replacement nominee,"

WIS nodded his head and stood up, facing the rest of his Housemates, "I have chosen to nominate Crazy,"

Crazy nodded his head and walked to the nominee couch, sitting next to Laryxler.

"Unfortunately, since you were brought back for a second chance, I feel like nominating you could balance that out a bit. Not that it was unfair, or anything. Sorry Crazy," explained WIS.

John stood up once more and said, "This meeting is now adjourned,"

The Houseguest's stood up and began to hug one another. Who will be evicted from the Big Brother house, Laryxler or Crazy? And who will be the new HOH? Find out on Thursday!

Re: Big Brother 4

Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:24 am

Well, I'm practically gone. No chance I'll beat Laryxler.

Re: Big Brother 4

Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:30 am

Houseguest's, please send your vote to evict either Crazy or Laryxler with a reason to me.

The current HOH WIS and the two nominee's Crazy and Laryxler are NOT allowed to vote.

Re: Big Brother 4

Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:30 am

Crazy wrote:Well, I'm practically gone. No chance I'll beat Laryxler.

Not with that attitude!

Re: Big Brother 4

Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:33 am

General Announcement - Congratulations! You've all made it to the Jury House!

Congratulations Houseguest's!

All of you have made it to the Jury House! This means that every evicted Houseguest from now on will be part of the Jury who will help crown the winner of Big Brother 4!

Remember, if you're in the Jury House you CANNOT speak to any of the previously evicted Houseguest's. You can only talk to the Houseguest's who are in the Jury House with you in regards to the game.

Congratulations once again :) !

Re: Big Brother 4

Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:37 am

Congratulations to everyone still in the game! :hug:

Good luck Crazy and Laryxler - this definitely gets a lot harder each week :/

Re: Big Brother 4

Wed Jul 23, 2008 3:43 am

Good luck Crazy and Laryxler!

Re: Big Brother 4

Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:57 am

Congrats John :)

Good luck with the eviction Crazy!

And Well done everyone for making the Jury :D

Re: Big Brother 4

Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:29 pm

Sorry Laryxler, but I had to go with a decision.

Re: Big Brother 4

Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:30 pm

Yea for the jury! I'm getting excited.....

Re: Big Brother 4

Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:18 am

Elimination is tonight. Good luck, Laryxler and Crazy.

I'm excited to see the answers to this secret competition. I hope I did well.

Re: Big Brother 4

Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:30 am

General Announcement - Delayed Eviction and Secret Competition Y Results

I apologize for the delay in the eviction ceremony, but unfortunately, I've been through quite the roller coaster ride today.

Earlier today, I had left for work on my usual commute in the subway; when we pulled into the next station, I saw a girl scream (right outside my cart) and I had the worst thought pass through my head. I was afraid someone had jumped, and unfortunately, I was right.

Just as we were pulling into the station, someone jumped in front of the subway tracks (I didn't see it thankfully) but I was on the subway that hit the man. I came out and I saw blood on the floor and the man kept telling us to look away. I immediately became sick and ran upstairs, quivering and nauseous.

After the event, we were told to wait for a shuttle bus to take us to the next station, but since the street was closed, a lot of started walking to it. It didn't take very long as all I could think about was what was going through this man's head as he jumped in front of the train. I wasn't upset or anything, I was just saddened and horrified that this can happen.

I called in to work, and immediately broke down on the phone. I assume the reaction was normal at that time, and I could barely speak to my manager without sobbing. I reached the station and took the bus straight to my home station, and was subsequently picked up my dad.

I think the worst part of this experience was the reality of it. You always read about this stuff or see it on the news, but when you're actually there, it's a whole different story. I know I didn't see him jump (which I'm thankful for) but it still affected me and everyone else there. As for my reaction, I don't know why I cried so much for the whole morning. Perhaps it was a mixture of my feelings -- sympathy for him and his family, anger with myself that as a student specializing in Psychology (more specifically, depression and anxiety) I'll have to deal with this on a daily basis and if I can't face a situation like this with someone I don't even know, what does that spell out for my "supposed career"?

I just want to make it clear that I'm not trying to think about myself, but it was one of the millions of emotions running through my mind. I feel better now, and I even went to school at night. Right after my sister and brother took me to the movies (Hellboy II) to take my mind off things, and it worked.

I am sorry for the delay, but everything will be posted tomorrow. HOH will be revealed on Saturday along with the nominations.

Again, I am very sorry.

-Ammer
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