Annual Battle of the Brains Thread 2013: Dry-Run

Good morning, DXP folks! The Battle of the Brains Competitions will begin in 9 days from now but the Dry-Run is set to start at 9 AM New York Time TODAY!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

It's a little over 2 hours left before the Dry-Run! Are you guys excited? Hmmmmmm... I'm sure you are! The questions will be answered individually for this dry-run. After the dry-run is done, the participants will be asked to choose their teammates! Yay!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Posted by firebunny
Good morning, DXP folks! The Battle of the Brains Competitions will begin in 9 days from now but the Dry-Run is set to start at 9 AM New York Time TODAY!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

It's a little over 2 hours left before the Dry-Run! ...🙂

How do we choose teams?

I missed that in the other thread. o.O

Partial Official List of Participants:

Panelists
Aquasnoz
Tiziani
TMV

Competitors
GetMisted
feby16aqua
Auriqa
ScorpioFish
CluelessCancer
PVAF
Jahlia
Capinc
Quest4Water
Montgomery
TigerCap
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Announcement

Since in the main thread it was announced that the dry-run will begin at 9 PM New York time, we will extend the dry-run until the next day (November 23, 2013) at the same time (9 AM). However, the dry-run will still begin at 9 AM today... so get ready folks!

Posted by Montgomery

Posted by firebunny
Good morning, DXP folks! The Battle of the Brains Competitions will begin in 9 days from now but the Dry-Run is set to start at 9 AM New York Time TODAY!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

It's a little over 2 hours left before the Dry-Run! ...🙂

How do we choose teams?

I missed that in the other thread. o.O

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It will be announced after the dry-run. Caution, however: the results of the dry-run will have a hand in the choosing of teams so good luck! 🙂

Thanks, firebunny. 🙂

And the Dry-Run begins... 🙂 🙂 🙂

Dry-Run Question #1: What is your definition of "bad-ass"? Explain in simplest terms because the bunny is so shtupid... @_@

Partial Official List of Participants:

Panelists
Aquasnoz
Tiziani
TMV

Competitors
GetMisted
feby16aqua
Auriqa
ScorpioFish
CluelessCancer
PVAF
Jahlia
Capinc
Quest4Water
Montgomery
TigerCap
thescepter - welcome back, buddy! 🙂

Dry-Run Question #2: Little Innie just named her little puppy "Chicken Sh*t." How would you convince this three-year old toddler to rename her little puppy?

Badass:
1. An adjective describing a person, place or thing as exciting, imposing or exceptional in some way.
2. Chuck Norris and his chest hair.

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question #2: Little Innie just named her little puppy "Chicken Sh*t." How would you convince this three-year old toddler to rename her little puppy?

Walk behind little Innie and call her chicken shit until she goes insane, see how she likes it 😈

Carry on.

Posted by auriqa

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question #2: Little Innie just named her little puppy "Chicken Sh*t." How would you convince this three-year old toddler to rename her little puppy?

"That name means chicken faeces, you do know that right?"

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But it's a bad word, right?

Admonish her for cursing and remind her that if she loves her puppy she should pick a *nice* name.

Posted by auriqa

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Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question #2: Little Innie just named her little puppy "Chicken Sh*t." How would you convince this three-year old toddler to rename her little puppy?

"That name means chicken faeces, you do know that right?"

But it's a bad word, right?

Not in some dimensions.

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Ok so was that your answer?

Posted by Theatrum

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question #2: Little Innie just named her little puppy "Chicken Sh*t." How would you convince this three-year old toddler to rename her little puppy?

Walk behind little Innie and call her chicken shit until she goes insane, see how she likes it 😈

Carry on.

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Please answer the first question. 🙂

Posted by CluelessCancer
Well i already know i want all the caps on my team, everyone else is inferior.

Yay! CC you're here! You can't choose yet until the dry-run is done! 🙂

Posted by firebunny

Posted by Theatrum

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question #2: Little Innie just named her little puppy "Chicken Sh*t." How would you convince this three-year old toddler to rename her little puppy?

Walk behind little Innie and call her chicken shit until she goes insane, see how she likes it 😈

Carry on.

Please answer the first question. 🙂

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Oh I'm not competing, just scrolling through ;P

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Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question #2: Little Innie just named her little puppy "Chicken Sh*t." How would you convince this three-year old toddler to rename her little puppy?

Walk behind little Innie and call her chicken shit until she goes insane, see how she likes it 😈

Carry on.

Please answer the first question. 🙂

Oh I'm not competing, just scrolling through ;P

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OK THAN. 🙂

Dry-Run Question # 3: What will you do to a passive-aggressive b*t*h who has been stalking you ever since you defeated her in a competition in school?

I would keep winning! But, if it were serious, notify some authority figures and continue winning in court 😄

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question # 3: What will you do to a passive-aggressive b*t*h who has been stalking you ever since you defeated her in a competition in school?

This is kind of an odd question. I wouldn't be at all intimidated or concerned from a woman stalking me? I'd probably *accidentally* stand in front of my window naked or something along those lines.

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question #1: What is your definition of "bad-ass"? Explain in simplest terms because the bunny is so shtupid... @_@

My definition of a badass

Someone who operates successfully outside social norms and/or bucks the system, to his advantage-- does not conform to the world, but rather causes it to conform to him.

And remains squeaky clean. 🙂

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question #2: Little Innie just named her little puppy "Chicken Sh*t." How would you convince this three-year old toddler to rename her little puppy?

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I would tell her that little girls with little dogs named ChickenShit can't have ice cream.

Ever.

😐

Hahahahah! Thank you guys... I'm loving all your answers! You are all FUNNY! 🙂

The panelists have not arrived yet. But so far, your answers are really really good. I have some favorites already! 🙂 But I won't disclose! 🙂

Posted by thescepter

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question # 3: What will you do to a passive-aggressive b*t*h who has been stalking you ever since you defeated her in a competition in school?

lmfao bunny did this happen to you? i told you not to enter too many science fairs! science bishes be cray!

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lol dude, not really. heheh... but i like your answer. lol. that was a badass answer. lol!

Dry-Run Question #4: Time to get serious. What is your opinion on "No Fault" Divorce? This is an open-ended question that requires a serious answer. Thank you...

LOL. You must be in your early 20s Auriqa!

What is your definition of "bad-ass"?

A bad-ass is a person who exemplifies the personality, behavior, fighting skills and good looks of 1980's era Chuck Norris. Granted he is getting a little more seasoned as the years go by, Chuck Norris epitomizes "bad ass" behavior by dedicating himself to saving innocent people, fighting criminals and terrorists with weapons and his bare hands, and he always provides support to anyone in need.

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question # 3: What will you do to a passive-aggressive b*t*h who has been stalking you ever since you defeated her in a competition in school?

*blink*

Stalking?

I'd apply for a restraining order. 🙂

In the meantime, I would save any harassment via internet and/or grab my trusty phone and just start recording every instance to video-- all of which I would post to an ongoing tumblr dedicated to her obvious obsession with, and unrequited love for me.

Question 2. Little Innie just named her little puppy "Chicken Sh*t." How would you convince this three-year old toddler to rename her little puppy?

Answer: I would remind her that words like that are not allowed, and that she will get into trouble if she says that word again. I would also ask her where she heard that word, and deal with the source personally. Lastly, I would suggest a nicer name, such as a favorite cartoon character or toy name that she knows.

Guys, I will be logging out in few minutes. I need to get some sleep now. It's 12 midnight here in our place. In the meantime, just keep on answering the questions! Thanks for participating! 🙂 🙂 🙂

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question #4: Time to get serious. What is your opinion on "No Fault" Divorce? This is an open-ended question that requires a serious answer. Thank you...

I think that if it didn't exist, people might consider marriage more seriously before taking the plunge.

Since it does exist, however, I don't think it should be changed-- in fact, if the marriage has not yet
reached its first anniversary, I think an annulment should be easier to obtain.

In my state, unfortunately, divorce is the easier option of the two.

I think Celtic hand-fasting was a damn good idea:


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(??.—? (??.—? (??.——`—


Handfasting

A handfasting is an old Pagan custom, dating back to the time of the ancient Celts.

A handfasting was ... where two people would declare a binding union between themselves for a year and a day.

The original handfasting was a trial marriage.

It gave the couple the chance to see if they could survive marriage to each other.

After a year goes by (a handfasting was once believed to last a year and a day), the couple could either split as if
they had never been married or could decide to enter permanently into marriage.


??.——`—

To the Panelists: You may rate the answers from 1 to 10 (10 being the highest). You may choose to reveal your ratings here in this thread or you may send them through PM. You may also comment to their answers. Thank you!

Posted by thescepter

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question #4: Time to get serious. What is your opinion on "No Fault" Divorce? This is an open-ended question that requires a serious answer. Thank you...

trick question we have no divorce in the philippines.

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Yeahp, but what is your opinion about it regardless of its existence/absence in the Philippines?

Heheh... I should sleep now... Good night, guys! 🙂

Posted by tiziani
Indeed we are and that means we'll have favourites 😏

I'm looking to some if you to answer these with heart, passion and a total lack of empirical sense whatsoever like all Libra flakes do. I've tied up Snozzy because he said he'd call this thing down the middle. Some do gooder type.


good luck. So many changes in momentum in the answers already.

Good.

This is not the place for egalitarians.

Posted by CluelessCancer
*Looks at Tiz with her big African eyes*

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Like dis.

Thanks, tizi.

🙂

Posted by tiziani

Posted by Montgomery

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question #4: Time to get serious. What is your opinion on "No Fault" Divorce? This is an open-ended question that requires a serious answer. Thank you...

I think that if it didn't exist, people might consider marriage more seriously before taking the plunge.

Since it does exist, however, I don't think it should be changed-- in fact, if the marriage has not yet
reached its first anniversary, I think an annulment should be easier to obtain.

In my state, unfortunately, divorce is the easier option of the two.

I think Celtic hand-fasting was a damn good idea:


??.——.—?) ??.—?)
(??.—? (??.—? (??.——`—


Handfasting

A handfasting is an old Pagan custom, dating back to the time of the ancient Celts.

A handfasting was ... where two people would declare a binding union between themselves for a year and a day.

The original handfasting was a trial marriage.

It gave the couple the chance to see if they could survive marriage to each other.

After a year goes by (a handfasting was once believed to last a year and a day), the couple could either split as if
they had never been married or could decide to enter permanently into marriage.


??.——`—

Model answer. I didn't even know about handfasting. Learned something new today. 10/10.

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Nice answer 🙂

Posted by firebunny

Announcement

Since in the main thread it was announced that the dry-run will begin at 9 PM New York time, we will extend the dry-run until the next day (November 23, 2013) at the same time (9 AM). However, the dry-run will still begin at 9 AM today... so get ready folks!

Since I have absolutely no intention of being up by 9 AM on a Saturday I will be scoring answers tonight. This will not take place before 11 PM Central US time though because I want everyone to have a chance to answer without panel scores interrupting or skewing potential answers.

However, I will note for the contestants that I will be scoring answers by three distinct standards: 1) rationality, 2) originality, 3) creativity. In true Vulcan fashion all answers must be presented in logical form, but to be clear, that does not necessarily mean that answers themselves must be rational or follow socially accepted constructs. Because this is BoTB I will specifically be looking for posts that stand apart from the rest and hopefully come flavored with potential escape from a mental asylum and just a dash of glitter madness. Additional points may be earned through the induction of RL LOLs.

If you can come up with an off-the-wall insane in the membrane answer and make it sound like that's the logical thing to do, you'll be walking away with high scores and maybe even the coveted Glambert award. 😉

Posted by aquapiscescusp

Posted by tiziani

Posted by Montgomery

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question #4: Time to get serious. What is your opinion on "No Fault" Divorce? This is an open-ended question that requires a serious answer. Thank you...

I think that if it didn't exist, people might consider marriage more seriously before taking the plunge.

Since it does exist, however, I don't think it should be changed-- in fact, if the marriage has not yet
reached its first anniversary, I think an annulment should be easier to obtain.

In my state, unfortunately, divorce is the easier option of the two.

I think Celtic hand-fasting was a damn good idea:


??.——.—?) ??.—?)
(??.—? (??.—? (??.——`—


Handfasting

A handfasting is an old Pagan custom, dating back to the time of the ancient Celts.

A handfasting was ... where two people would declare a binding union between themselves for a year and a day.

The original handfasting was a trial marriage.

It gave the couple the chance to see if they could survive marriage to each other.

After a year goes by (a handfasting was once believed to last a year and a day), the couple could either split as if
they had never been married or could decide to enter permanently into marriage.


??.——`—

Model answer. I didn't even know about handfasting. Learned something new today. 10/10.

Nice answer 🙂

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Thanks. 😄

Love this so far, very creative answers for some of y'all! *fluffs pillows and keeps watching*

Hmmmmn

Posted by CluelessCancer

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Posted by CluelessCancer

Posted by firebunny
Dry-Run Question # 3: What will you do to a passive-aggressive b*t*h who has been stalking you ever since you defeated her in a competition in school?

I'd keep on defeating her in all competitions and laughing at her attempts of being passive aggressive and making her life miserable by making my life amazing!

It's like a Libra logged into your account. Open-ended, long-term view that speculates. But I've been swayed by the violent answers and I was looking for more Water sign cray from you for this.

5/10

Unfukingbelievable. What are the rules of this game. I was trying to be positive and say what the appropriate thing to do is. If i was going to be honest, i'd be looked at as crazy, because i've had this happen to me and let me tell you, the girl went to school administrators crying that I was threatening her, when really i just got in her face and told her to fuk off or there would be more problems.

i want you to change that score now, or i will kick you're all up Palestine.

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There are three judges, CC. That's just one perspective. Let's wait for the others. 🙂

Posted by PVAF
LMAO. These scores seem highly skewed. And hey, auri and ands used the term as the definition for number one. Virgo moon finds it highly illogical for them to get the highest scores. 😛

If I had known we were getting points for style and creativity I would have come with it! 😄

Yeahp. PVAF, style and creativity does play a role in the judges' scoring. I mentioned in the deliberations thread that the panelists may judge according to WIT, WISDOM and CREATIVITY. The panelists may also add other criteria as they see fit. After all, they are the judges. For TMV, your answers must also be RATIONAL and ORIGINAL. It's up to the judges to include these two other criteria. What we're really looking for are answers that stand out or that's something that seems out of this world but makes a lot of sense or that is full of wisdom like that answer given Montgomery in Question # 4.

It's ok CC both answered looked like google copy & paste which if I read the guidelines correctly- he/she will get little to no points as it is neither original nor creative as well as lacking any sort of wit...

Although they claim they knew the entire song of fresh prince word for word for word.

Posted by CluelessCancer

Posted by justagirl
It's ok CC both answered looked like google copy & paste which if I read the guidelines correctly- he/she will get little to no points as it is neither original nor creative as well as lacking any sort of wit...

Although they claim they knew the entire song of fresh prince word for word for word.

Oh i didn't even READ it, i just saw the word Communist and was like no this heffer didn't. Black Girl neck side to side, and eye roll

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You forgot the finger snap 😛

Posted by GetMisted

Posted by justagirl
It's ok CC both answered looked like google copy & paste which if I read the guidelines correctly- he/she will get little to no points as it is neither original nor creative as well as lacking any sort of wit...

Although they claim they knew the entire song of fresh prince word for word for word.

Please tell me that you don't truely believe that there is such thing as The 1976 Caucasion/Asian Child Labor Trade Act of Communist China (CACLTACC)?

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http://fpif.org/labor_rights_in_china/

my POINT which you completely missed was your answers look like a fucking Wikipedia.. copy/paste

*yawn*

Sorry for my f bomb- it wasn't necessary. Was around a bunch of dudes that talk like truck drivers today, they rubbed off on me.

Posted by GetMisted

Posted by justagirl
Sorry for my f bomb- it wasn't necessary. Was around a bunch of dudes that talk like truck drivers today, they rubbed off on me.

It's okay. No harm no foul. But seriously, you shouldn't let men rub one off on you.

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lol dam I walked into that didn't I!

Airport terminals are a lot of fun. Looks like I'll be missing the 50th Anniversay of Doctor Who 😢 #SavetheDay. Funny answers all round! I'm going to view them as throwaway questions so no scoring necessarily so far but thinking outside the box and answers that make me gigglesnort will win points (see below).

Well thought out responses like Mont's = win. Engage me!

Posted by Synapse
A bad-ass is someone who has a terrible ass.

10/10