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[TRAILHEAD] This Is Big Brother
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RAD24
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 		[TRAILHEAD] This Is Big Brother
Today I recieved an email that in the subject said, in binary, THIS - IS - BIG - BROTHER

This was in the body of the email:
Quote:
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(It wasn't spaced like that in the email, i added breaks so this page wouldn't get messed up)

Which translated to, as Atropanocturna translated on the "Is this email a trailhead" thread,:
Quote:
Potential Housemates,

You have been chosen to participate in this years Big Brother... However the house can only hold eight people at this point in time. The first eight people to respond to thisisdotbigbrother2010atgmaildotcom stating "I would like to be a housemate" will be chosen to enter the main house doors.

Good luck, potential Housemates.

-Big Brother


I sent the reply, and got this:
Quote:
***THIS - IS - BIG BROTHER.

RAD24, you are now officially a Housemate. You may enter the Big Brother House.***

You walk through the main doors and meet up with the previous two Housemates who have entered the Big Brother House. Surveying your surroundings you notice both a kitchen and dining area, a door to the garden which is locked and one to a bedroom which is also locked.

***RAD24. Welcome to the Big Brother House, make yourself as comfortable as you can while the rest of the Housemates take their place.***


What does everyone think about this?

PostPosted: Fri Jun 05, 2009 7:20 pm
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church
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 		it sounds very much like big brother it has just started over here and so far only two house mates have been allowed in and their conditions are as stated in the email

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Leyton Stone
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 		Pst. Actually nine HMs have been selected now Church in BBUK Smile
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RAD24
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Leyton Stone wrote:
Pst. Actually nine HMs have been selected now Church in BBUK Smile


That's weird, the email said only 8 could get in...

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Leyton Stone
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RAD24 wrote:
Leyton Stone wrote:
Pst. Actually nine HMs have been selected now Church in BBUK Smile


That's weird, the email said only 8 could get in...


No, I mean our Big Brother (in the UK) - Church said 2 people have been legitimately considered Housemates; but it's 9 now so obviously S/he's missed quite a bit lol.

Nothing to do w/ this ARG, sorry Very Happy
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Peacemaker
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 		lol leyton.

I just got the email as well and sent a reply to join.

...somehow this reminds me of something -cough- transition village -cough-
not that I mind, I loved the first game, and have not been able to get into the 2nd yet, so it is nice to see others creating an ARG around the same lines.

Seems as though in this one we will be working together a lot more right from the beginning?

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RAD24
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Leyton Stone wrote:
RAD24 wrote:
Leyton Stone wrote:
Pst. Actually nine HMs have been selected now Church in BBUK Smile


That's weird, the email said only 8 could get in...


No, I mean our Big Brother (in the UK) - Church said 2 people have been legitimately considered Housemates; but it's 9 now so obviously S/he's missed quite a bit lol.

Nothing to do w/ this ARG, sorry Very Happy


Oh, okay. Thanks for clearing that up Very Happy

And Peacemaker, yeah this reminded me of Transition Village as well. I didn't play either one, but I lurked Smile

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Peacemaker
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 		wow that was fast, already got a reply...looks like im in
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***THIS - IS - BIG BROTHER.

Peacemaker, you are now officially a Housemate. You may enter the Big Brother House.***

You walk through the main doors of the house and notice the other four Housemates who have arrived before you. You walk around acknowledging each one, nodding politely. Surveying your surroundings you notice both a kitchen and dining area, a door to the garden which is locked and one to a bedroom which is also locked.

***Peacemaker. Welcome to the Big Brother House, make yourself as comfortable as you can while the rest of the Housemates take their place.***


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RAD24
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Peacemaker wrote:
wow that was fast, already got a reply...looks like im in
Quote:
***THIS - IS - BIG BROTHER.

Peacemaker, you are now officially a Housemate. You may enter the Big Brother House.***

You walk through the main doors of the house and notice the other four Housemates who have arrived before you. You walk around acknowledging each one, nodding politely. Surveying your surroundings you notice both a kitchen and dining area, a door to the garden which is locked and one to a bedroom which is also locked.

***Peacemaker. Welcome to the Big Brother House, make yourself as comfortable as you can while the rest of the Housemates take their place.***


Welcome to the House! I didn't know whther to respond yet or not (like Transition Village), so I sent back something like "I greet everyone and go sit in the dining area"

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PaperbckWriter9
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 		Me too! Razz. Unfortunately I used the wrong email to respond, so that's why the different name. Oh well... Anyway, who's all here?

Quote:

***THIS - IS - BIG BROTHER.
jtilly, you are now officially a Housemate. You may enter the Big Brother House.***
As you walk through the doors you are aware of several other Housemates already sitting or standing around the main room. Surveying your surroundings you notice both a kitchen and dining area, a door to the garden which is locked and one to a bedroom which is also locked.
***jtilly. Welcome to the Big Brother House, make yourself as comfortable as you can while the rest of the Housemates take their place.***


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The Mirror
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 		Hi!
I'm in.

"***THIS - IS - BIG BROTHER.

Heather, you are now officially a Housemate. You may enter the Big Brother House.***

You walk through the main doors and straight into a large dining and kitchen area where several other Housemates are gathered. Surveying your surroundings you notice both a kitchen and dining area, a door to the garden which is locked and one to a bedroom which is also locked.

***Heather. Welcome to the Big Brother House, make yourself as comfortable as you can while the rest of the Housemates take their place.***

Oh, and I used my real name and my named email on accident. So I'm Heather.


Can't wait to see what it's all about!

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PaperbckWriter9
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 		I also sent an email to my greeting saying I would like to say Hi to all my new roomies (who ever they are) & this was my reply:
Quote:

You walk around the room, saying hello to everybody with a small wave and a polite smile as you await the arrival of the eighth and final Housemate.

I wonder who will be the 8th?

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RAD24
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 		Welcome, jki6783 and The Mirror/Heather! Smile

jki6783, so far the ones I'm absolutly sure are in are: Me, Peacemaker, you, and The Mirror. Also, I didn't get an email from my reply yet...

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Peacemaker
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 		welcome guys Very Happy and ya i sent a reply saying i went exploreing in the kitchen for food...I was pretty much told to go back and make myself comfortable with the other housemates and await further instructions...

...I did find out that there was no food...
Quote:
You explore the kitchen and find, to your shock horror, that it is bare except for cutlery and crockery. The cupboards, the fridge, everything!


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The Mirror
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 		Interesting. I asked if I could pour you all a drink and got the 'go make myself comfortable' message. They didn't mention the bare pantry, though. Do you think we'll get locked in and have to eat each other? lol The Big Brother Donner Party Game

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