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hmrpita
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Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 629 Location: East of the Ocean, West of the Bay, Close to many faults
HitsHerMark wrote:
That might be "Favorite Play" or in some other way involve Shakespeare then.
And just FYI... A good quote from The Tempest is...
"Oh what brave new world that hath such creatures in it!"
Which is said by Maranda (daughter of Prospero) after seeing a young man for the first time. (Because Dad's old and Calaban was deformed.)
Being a mild Shakespeare nerd, I would like to quote Miranda's little speech in its entirety that I agree, HitsHerMark, is a good quote:
O, wonder!
How many goodly creatures are there here!
How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world,
That has such people in't!
Aldous Huxley's take on it was pretty cool too.
_________________As is your sort of mind,
So is your sort of search;
You will find what you desire.
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 2:57 am
HitsHerMark
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Joined: 22 Aug 2004 Posts: 1521 Location: Austin, TX
... I'm still convinced that it's going to be a story question... (With the answer of The Tempest)
But I think there's also a possibility that at some point in the future, it could also have something to do with jokes...
There was a joke about a marine and a spartin I think in the operator monologues...
Yup, here it is:
Operator Monologues Phase 3 wrote:
All right. Old joke:
Marine: Damn right, I'm running away! There's two of us, alone, on foot, no weapons, and four hundred Covies on the other side of that hill. What are you going to do, tough guy--field-rig a railgun out of a rubber band and my dental fillings?
Spartan (speculatively): You have fillings...?
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 3:20 am
weephun
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Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 908 Location: Fuquay Varina, NC
Shad0 wrote:
Dragonrider wrote:
Okay, I guess it's time to start Spec for the 5th... My vote will be on "What's my favorite story?" With the answer to be told to the first axon of the morning.
Question: Who is the traitor?
Answer: hmrpita
(And anyone who says "weephun" gets electrocuted.)
[HUMOR]
Associated Press wrote:
A string of people were found dead today by payphones across the country. Each had been electrocuted severely.
In an odd twist, each one had some form of statement declaring loyalty to a one "Sleeping Princess". Police are baffled and warning citizens to be careful answering payphones. The FBI is now offering a reward for anyone with any information that could lead to the arrest and capture of the said "Sleeping Princess".
If you have any information, please call (777)635-4772.
[/HUMOR]
_________________- Sean Stewart: "generally people like seeing their names on TV, although probably no one has had a more mixed experience with that then weephun, God bless him.
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 9:55 am
johnny5
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Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 995 Location: Elysian Fields
Astald wrote:
"Stormy Weather" was the answer given to someone who answered the first live call of the day. Either she gave him this answer because no one had really thought of it, or else she is beginning to ease up because some people have already become registered crew. But if you get a recorded call, if you don't have the right answer, you won't unlock the axon or hear the correct answer. And usually Melissa says the call is not meant for you if you get it wrong.
Not just the first live call, the first call.
Whoever has the first call this week, be prepared, it may be live.
_________________Search is your friend.
As with any friend, use it to your advantage.
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 12:32 pm
FIRST MATE BEAN
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Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Posts: 16
I agree. The Question will likely be about a favorite story. You better have a good story of your own ready to tell. One that would lead Mel back to rescuing the crew. Heads up....we're getting close to the 30day threshold. This game is nearing it's end. Let's do it right.
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 6:09 pm
Nova
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Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 529 Location: Frog blasting the vent core
If Melissa wanted to be sneaky, she could just make the question: "What city is the Killer located in?"
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Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2004 7:33 pm
THe_Smakus
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Joined: 09 Sep 2004 Posts: 72 Location: Montgomery, AL
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Nova: If Melissa wanted to be sneaky, she could just make the question: "What city is the Killer located in?"
Hmm, not a very comforting thought. I could plead the fifth, citing the following line of thought: "I've not conducted further reconnaissance of the transmissions from the Assassin. To my knowledge Melissa, she fled the vicinity of our reach, fearing your wrath. I didn't think of her location -or her capture- as mission critical any longer."
In any case, if fate (or pm's) decide this to be a live call, i'll see if i can divert Mel's attention away from the varied (and thus, endless) paths of vengeance.
Edit: 2'nd Train of thought:
LOL! Thanks Bean; as if i wasn't feeling nervous enough before your vote of confidence. [/joking] I do indeed sincerely hope that i'll be able to answer the question adequately. At least this time i'll know that i go into it with no definite concept of what the question will be. The last time (www.ilovebees.com/crew/Disappointments_1.wav ) i was under a mistaken impression.
[Joking]*Picard Voice* Number one, set a course![/Joke] Sorry, just had to do it after reading the First Mate thing.
Thank you for all the kind words everyone; it's about time for me to set out. *Ensign Justin Salutes, and wishes for success in his mission.
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 6:18 am
Nova
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Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 529 Location: Frog blasting the vent core
I was largely being facetious - I really, really doubt that will be "the question". It may be something she would bring up during a live call (in fact I see that as a very likely possibility) but as the question for recorded calls, no way.
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 6:29 am
Nova
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As an aside I think you guys answering the phones are doing a fantastic job. I'm not in the right country to answer phones myself so all I can do is watch and listen, but it sounds like you're all having fun.
(Melissa would probably struggle to understand my kiwi accent anyway.)
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 6:38 am
4dSwissCheese
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Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 83
Probably moot at this point, but why are we gravitating towards The Tempest, instead of, say, The Oddysey, which gets referenced in virtually the same paragraph as Stormy Weather in the Operator Monologues.
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:00 am
THe_Smakus
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Joined: 09 Sep 2004 Posts: 72 Location: Montgomery, AL
The Question:_What must we reveal?
Answer: _The Truth
I'm Having a dear friend post this for me. Best luck all, and i hope this reaches you in time.
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:10 am
Dragonrider
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Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 352 Location: Albuquerque
Dragonrider - October 1 wrote:
Maybe: What is my mission?
To reveal the Truth.
Giskard wrote:
NEW INSTRUCTIONS (for axon answering) - Oct 5
Q: What must we reveal?
A: The Truth
Woohoo! 5 days ago! Yay!
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:22 am
krystyn
I Never Tire of My Own Voice
Joined: 26 Sep 2002 Posts: 3651 Location: Is not Chicago
Dragonrider's kickin' all sortsa butt lately!
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:26 am
Aspmaster
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Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 129 Location: 35.074196 -89.91932
Awesome job, Dragonrider!
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:28 am
Dragonrider
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Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 352 Location: Albuquerque
[silly dance]
Do do do, da da da....
Yay!
[/silly dance]
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Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:49 am
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