CONTEST: Beat Icarium in Google Talk (Prizes!)

[Elephas]

I had the unfortunate experience of Google Talking with Icarium once. It was a long time ago, Sept. 2007 I believe. Even now, almost a year later, my fingers are still somewhat numb. Doctors say that they might never fully recover.

This being Head-Case, I would like to hold a contest suitable for you.

Contest rules:

1. Enter into a Google Talk session versus Icarium by August 8. The session should last for at least three minutes.

2. You may Talk about anything Head-Case-related.

3. The Top 3 winners will be ranked by Icarium based on the amount of challenge he feels they presented to him. I don't expect anyone to actually beat him, so it will be a subjective evaluation.

4. Grand Prize: Slightly used Sony PFR-V1 headphones/torture device.

5. 1st Prize: Telos copper-plated RCA and XLR caps, actual number to be determined.

6. 2nd Prize: black semi-hard case suitable for most Grados, ES7, ESW9.

7. The contest sponser (me) will cover worldwide shipping of the prizes.

8. This contest is obviously based on Icarium's willingness to participate.

9. Contest may be declared null and void anytime for any reason I can think of.

[aardvark baguette]

Make it a double talk contest and I'm in

[Dusty Chalk]

"...amount of challenge..." is kind of vague, I'm not sure I understand this contest, could you please explain further?

And: I'm not looking for a prize, I just can't resist a challenge.

[jinp6301]

I dont know what its about but i like the prizes

[Icarium]

Do I just output way too much text too fast? That's probably true. But then it sounds like its really just a typing contest and I'm sure lots of people type faster than me!

[Dusty Chalk]

Why google talk? Why not just use the head-case chat function?

[909]

just want to ensure a fair contest -- i think all participants should be cleared with an extensive drug test.

caffeine and other energy supplements must be banned!

[Dusty Chalk]

just want to ensure a fair contest -- i think all participants should be cleared with a extensive drug test.

caffeine and other energy supplements must be banned!

Oh, well, fuck it, then.

[aardvark baguette]

just want to ensure a fair contest -- i think all participants should be cleared with an extensive drug test.

caffeine and other energy supplements must be banned!

Thats not in the true spirit of the computer enthusiast. More like, decaf users need not apply

[Elephas]

Do I just output way too much text too fast? That's probably true. But then it sounds like its really just a typing contest and I'm sure lots of people type faster than me!

That's it.

But it isn't just a typing speed contest. It is also having something to say or type about. So it's a combination of blabbing + typing speed.

In three minutes, I don't think that anyone will have as much to say (typing in Google Talk) about any Head-Case-related topic in terms of sheer text quantity and also speed.

The Google Talk transcripts will show what I mean. For every word anyone manages to type out, Icarium will spew out three or more.

[Elephas]

It seems that this contest flopped horribly.

Instead, I'll offer the Sony PFR-V1 to anyone who has ever had a transaction with me before.

First one to post here gets it.

[wrecked_porsche]

Do future transactions count ?
(you know what I want to buy!)

I'd really like those Sonys... It has piqued my curiosity ever since I saw them a while back.
I'll pay for shipping too!

Please ! Pretty Please? Pwwweeease.... ?

[jinp6301]

Heh, I got a headphone stand from you before. Does that count?

[jp11801]

It seems that this contest flopped horribly.

Instead, I'll offer the Sony PFR-V1 to anyone who has ever had a transaction with me before.

First one to post here gets it.

did we do a trade once for cables and grado headphones cases?? if that counts lmk

found it
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f12/jp...3/#post1547110

[lostonetr]

I'm still curious about the first contest, even without prizes. Howz do i try?

[Dusty Chalk]

Yeah, sorry about ruining your contest, Elephas, I actually started to attempt to set something up, but then got busy, and forfeited.

[Elephas]

Do future transactions count ?
(you know what I want to buy!)

I'd really like those Sonys... It has piqued my curiosity ever since I saw them a while back.
I'll pay for shipping too!

Please ! Pretty Please? Pwwweeease.... ?

Haha, so you're here too.

We have traded some music files but haven't made a transaction. Sorry.

Heh, I got a headphone stand from you before. Does that count?

Er, I think you got a free headphone stand. Not really a transaction either.

did we do a trade once for cables and grado headphones cases?? if that counts lmk

found it
jp11801 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

WINNER!

Yes, I remember this, it was one of the first transactions I made.

Send me a PM with your mailing address and I'll ship out the PFR-V1. I hope your ears have thick skin.

[Elephas]

Yeah, sorry about ruining your contest, Elephas, I actually started to attempt to set something up, but then got busy, and forfeited.

No, no, it was all Icarium's fault.

[wrecked_porsche]

Awww shucks... didn't win.
Oh well...
Congrats jp11801.


Yeah, I'm here too. Joined a few days ago. Actually I was aware of HC since last year, found about it some time after joining that other site. But lately I've become bored with the repetitive stuff over there... So I decided to hang around here instead for a change of pace.

[luvdunhill]

I think I might be able to take Dan... too bad I don't have a transcript of our phone conversation we'd need to level the playground with identical keyboards though. They probably have some super-secret keyboard technology at Google that would give him the advantage.