Elephas Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Make it a double talk contest and I'm in:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 "...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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I dont know what its about but i like the prizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarium Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Why google talk? Why not just use the head-case chat function? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aardvark baguette Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted August 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecked_porsche Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 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.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Heh, I got a headphone stand from you before. Does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 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/jp11801-122043/#post1547110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostonetr Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 I'm still curious about the first contest, even without prizes. Howz do i try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Yeah, sorry about ruining your contest, Elephas, I actually started to attempt to set something up, but then got busy, and forfeited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elephas Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecked_porsche Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarium Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Pfft no way I was being polite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 /me wants to take this challenge... this really old challenge. Let's talk about tires! **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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