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"Paratrooper's pick...."
fivestarwheezy 958 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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10-30-02, 08:21 AM (EST)
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"Paratrooper's pick...." |
LAST EDITED ON 10-30-02 AT 01:57 PM (EST)Paratrooper has his pick already...don't read if you don't want to know... . . . . . . http://home.sc.rr.com/paratrooper/ Edited to add/change the following: The pick appears to be Shii Ann, but it is not perfectly clear. I encourage you all to go to the sight, right click on the empty photo box, go to properties,and you'll see his slightly disguised pick written in the URL. Please also notice there are not enough x's to properly spell Shii Ann, so maybe it's really somebody else. Wheezy
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fivestarwheezy 958 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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10-30-02, 11:18 AM (EST)
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3. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
>If you're not going to put >the actual NAME of Paratrooper's >pick in your post, then >why did you label it >"don't read if you don't >want to know?" I >*did* want to know, and >your post does not tell >me. Even someone who >did NOT want to know >could safely read your post. > > >But, y'know, thanks for the lovely >link that I already have >bookmarked. >Wow. I must really be a total idiot. Thanks for making me feel so welcome here. I chose not to put the name in there after last week's very long and controversial thread regarding whether or not to reveal these picks. I'm really sorry the two extra clicks it takes to reveal the answer is so hard on you. Anybody else wanna take a shot at me? I'm thinking about starting a new thread at bashers for your convenience-- W.
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samiam 5976 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-30-02, 01:05 PM (EST)
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17. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
Thanks for making me feel so welcome here.Anyone can tell you I am not a member of the Hospitality Wagon. Anyone could also tell you I am not in the habit of flaming anyone but realityTV media whores. I don't have a problem with you. I don't even KNOW you. I have a problem with your *actions* in this one particular instance, and I told you so. Don't mistake that for a personal attack, mmmkay? I chose not to put the name in there after last week's very long and controversial thread regarding whether or not to reveal these picks. Yes, and the result of that thread, unless I am very much mistaken, was that someone was welcome to post the name of Paratrooper's or ABT's or Snewser's pick, as long as you had to actually click into the post to see it. You complied with that part, but when your subject line claims to give us Paratrooper's pick, and then all you do is give us directions on how to get to his site, what exactly is the point of posting this? Why take the trouble of making sure you don't "spoil" it for a casual reader by putting ample space in the body of the message to ensure that someone has to click into the thread to see the name, when all you're going to do is give us the link to PT's site? I'm really sorry the two extra clicks it takes to reveal the answer is so hard on you. Aside from the fact that others, including myself, seemed to be having problems with the rather unwieldy site, the point of posting something like this on the SB Spoiler board is to share information, so that we don't HAVE to go to someone else's site and dig for it. We all have PT's website address. If I wanted to go to the site, I could, at any time. YOU purported to be ready to TELL us who PT's pick was, and you didn't. So why post? Anybody else wanna take a shot at me? I'm thinking about starting a new thread at bashers for your convenience-- Wow. One person criticizes something you do and suddenly it's "pile on wheezy" day? You must be having a worse day than I am. "It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value." -- Arthur C. Clarke
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fivestarwheezy 958 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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10-30-02, 04:25 PM (EST)
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27. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
"You must be having a worse day than I am."I doubt that's possible. But there you go...that's the spirit! I know deep down you really do care about me. And my day is going really well, actually. Listen, Samiam, I really want to squash the beef with you (to use the words of a true peacemaker, Robb). I'm sorry you feel I posted the thread wrong. I've made changes to the original post, though I'm sure you are muttering that it's too late now. I will try to improve my *actions*. Please forgive my shortcomings as I strive to be a better spoiler. 5*Wheezy
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lionsroar 157 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-31-02, 01:16 PM (EST)
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60. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
Wow...I'm gonna hold my tongue/fingers since I would hate to be unable to post on this board anymore for making a personal attack on a poster...especially one that has over 1000 posts. I will certainly agree though that you are not a member of the hospitality wagon. I sure am glad you are able to be kind and tender on yourself at least when describing yourself cause I certainly wouldn't have chosen those words to describe your *actions* mmmmkay?
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ulalame 778 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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10-30-02, 11:27 AM (EST)
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4. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
Paratrooper appears to be pulling an snewswer this week, and the name of his pick is slightly encrypted. If you look at the properties, you can figure it out.
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Q 2569 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Survivor-themed Cruise Spokesperson"
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10-30-02, 11:05 AM (EST)
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2. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
LAST EDITED ON 10-30-02 AT 11:23 AM (EST)LAST EDITED ON 10-30-02 AT 11:07 AM (EST) Which box? The Sookie Boot # 6? Also apparently sookies will lose another member at 7. edited again to remove the name listed (if I even figured it out right) in deferance to the thread poster. D.R.
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bebekid 1621 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Peanut Festival Grand Marshall"
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10-30-02, 12:31 PM (EST)
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9. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
LAST EDITED ON 10-30-02 AT 12:40 PM (EST)LAST EDITED ON 10-30-02 AT 12:34 PM (EST) Here is the URL address for the episode 7 boot photo: Edited again to say right click on the box and go to properties and you should see the URL address. Notice "sxxxxn". I guess this is supposed to be Shii Ann, though there are not enough x's to represent the missing letters. I compared the URL adresses of the other boot photos, and the names are not included. I am not sure that we can conclusively say that this is Paratrooper's pick yet. Edited to say sorry if you can't see the URL address. I can't on my computer. bebe
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sweetnvicious 5 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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10-30-02, 12:39 PM (EST)
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11. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
i'm not smart enough either...i don't even see properties when i right click
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sharking49 28 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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10-30-02, 12:17 PM (EST)
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5. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
I tried right clicking and hitting properties and I still can't figure it out.*Man is an island of ignorance.*------Lovecraft
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Brownroach 15341 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-30-02, 12:24 PM (EST)
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7. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
I can't click on the picture at all. Can someone at least describe what comes up when you get to Properties?
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big idiot 193 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-30-02, 12:31 PM (EST)
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10. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
I agree with Sam (sans any interpreted negative tones). The wording on the opening post was misleading. Also, I don't think anyone should encourage SNewser, Paratrooper (or the herds to follow) to start a weekly "guess MY picks". Could someone please put Paratroopers guess in this thread. This message board is for spoiling and solving the puzzles of Survivor, not solving the puzzles of spoilers. BI
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snoocharoo 1 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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10-30-02, 01:41 PM (EST)
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18. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
***LAYS A BIG WET SMOOOOOOOCH ON BIG IDIOT FOR THE FOLLOWING***"Also, I don't think anyone should encourage SNewser, Paratrooper (or the herds to follow) to start a weekly "guess MY picks"." Thank you Big Idiot, the alpha geek - hacker wannabe crap needs to GO. Just make your damn picks and be done with it. If your gonna play little cyber geek games at least make them challenging and worthwhile. I told all you guys that Snewster was fvckin with us, but nooooooooooo everyone wrote it off as Snoochie's just ranting again, Snoochie had too much coffee today , Snoochie's a Snewster basher. So HA! I'm right you're wrong, nananananana. Snoocharoo "So I'm a shadow boxer baby..."
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smrtNsassybnkr 332 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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10-30-02, 12:45 PM (EST)
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15. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
OK, I must be a total idiot! (flame if you must) but I right-clicked on the empty box,and clicked on properties, but I didn't get the name! Please ruin it for me! I can't stand the suspense!!!!!!
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OceanSkater 315 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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10-30-02, 05:27 PM (EST)
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32. "INSTRUCTIONS : FREE OF CHARGE" |
1) Stay right here and don't go anywhere until you read this entire set of instructions 2) In this very thread, scroll up(arrows on right of your screen moving towards heaven, not down to hell) up, up to post #9 by Bebekid. 3) Notice the two empty picture boxes? They are the squares with red Xs in them. 4) Put your pointer (do I need to define pointer?) on one of the boxes, and RIGHT CLICK on your mouse. A drop down list should appear, and scroll down to the last line and you are at "properties". 5) Open "properties". It is a file and on that file the URL will have a sequence of words seperated by / symboles. Write them down! 6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 on the next picture. 7) Compare the two addresses. Bebekid was kind enough to show the difference in the two URLs. 8) Everybody, thank BebeKid, and "EVERYBODY WANG CHUNG TONIGHT!'AND DON'T BELIEVE EVRYTHING YOU READ IN URLs! If you run out of electronic fun, take the Beatles "White Album" and play it backwards. I think it has the name of the final survivor. Too many freaks, not enough circuses.
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snoocharoo 1 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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10-31-02, 10:27 AM (EST)
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53. "RE: INSTRUCTIONS : FREE OF CHARGE" |
Hey...was the walrus Paul??????? Snoocharoo "So I'm a shadow boxer baby..."
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sorgee 1455 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beef Jerky Spokesperson"
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10-30-02, 01:53 PM (EST)
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19. "$hit" |
ok. i'm having a real problem figuring the name out. can/will someone PLEASE make a damn post with the name clearly stated in it? could wheezy do it since wheezy started the thread? i have been out of work and sitting at home for almost 2 weeks with a severe case of the flu and strep throat. i only have occassional periods during the day that the medication levels off and i can think intelligently. this site has been one of the few places that i can occupy my time and feel connected during my quarrantine, but this thread is requiring way too much effort for me. i just can't do it. but i DO want the information. ================================================================= "dying a slow and painful death which has apparently killed my braincells in the frozen tundra of the US known as new hampshire..."
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fivestarwheezy 958 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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10-30-02, 02:05 PM (EST)
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24. "RE: $hit" |
LAST EDITED ON 10-30-02 AT 02:14 PM (EST)This is the URL. After the word 'survivors/' is sxxxxn. This could or could not be interpreted as Shii Ann, or Shiann, or shiian. This is the first time that I can remember that he didn't just spell out the whole name. Maybe it's just a trick. The show airs on Halloween, after all.
If you use your mouse to right click on the box above, a window comes up. About half-way down (inside this box) is a long string of letters starting with http. Others have posted the URL above- you may want to read thru the thread again. When I tried to cut and paste, the box appeared.
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franksantlers 32 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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10-30-02, 01:54 PM (EST)
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20. "Thanks Wheezy" |
If it's any consolation, I immediately figured out Shii Ann by lookind at the URL. Your message was pretty clear to me.
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DeclaringJihadOnSurvivor 60 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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10-30-02, 01:58 PM (EST)
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22. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
could the sxxxxn possibly stand for something else?
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toddE 1433 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beef Jerky Spokesperson"
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10-30-02, 03:38 PM (EST)
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26. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
That's an interesting question. It seems to obviously be her, but there are a couple of glitches: Previously stated in this thread, in past weeks, Paratrooper has just typed out the name, not with the xxxxx's in the middle. Since there is no one else who's name starts with s and ends with n, what is the point of the xxxxx? It's not like anyone couldn't figure that out. Also, there is one letter missing. This seems like a simple typo, but the two things together make me wonder. Finally, like I said above, Paratrooper originally said Shii was one of the final three and maybe the winner. Now he says she's going this week. I can't think of an alternative explanation for what sxxxxn could mean, so I did vote her as going this week. On the other hand, people (snoocharoo for one) who have posted to this thread have then voted for Ken in the voting thread, so they must not be totally convinced by this tip.
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snoocharoo 1 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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10-30-02, 04:34 PM (EST)
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These stupid games are pissing me off...what is up with this code b.s.? And why the contradiction on Shii? Sxxxn has to stand for something other than ShiiAnn, I cannot buy into the "typo" theory, Paratrooper is too smart that. Snoocharoo "So I'm a shadow boxer baby..."
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OceanSkater 315 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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10-30-02, 06:05 PM (EST)
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33. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
Only one thing to do then, right? Substitute the other contestants names instead of the Sxxxxxn, cause you could type "#####" instead and until you have the right word you will not get a pic. Upload every possibility, and you will get a picture from CBS of whoever's name you typed because it is their picture link, but the file extension on their main pics is /main_pic.jpg. So that could be changed too, since it is /sm_2_x.jpg here, or picked up on a different page.I understood what I said! Too many freaks, not enough circuses.
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Brownroach 15341 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-30-02, 04:30 PM (EST)
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28. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
Just out of curiosity, since I didn't follow any of Paratrooper's picks -- have they all been correct?
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Outfrontgirl 6830 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-30-02, 07:14 PM (EST)
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35. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
I don't think PT has exactly made official picks, more like clues...Last week he put up placeholders for one from each tribe, and Robb was for SJ. The fire on Shii Ann's intro pic--he intimated she would go farther, back when we were voting for her early on. Well, she did go farther. Now he is hinting she's completed her story arc, I think. But then I would think that because I've already been saying that for days, and we tend to believe confirmation of our own theories and resist evidence that we are wrong. Except for when we are waffling and feel we are wrong, and are anxious to get pointed somewher better of course. So if you believe it's Ken you probably think it's important that there aren't enough x's for her whole name and if you think it's Shii Ann you say "oh well--who else could it be?" Does Paratrooper KNOW everything about the show? I for one don't think so, but I think sometimes he has selective info, and he rarely publishes something as definite when he's not sure. On the other hand, he's not always sure, and he has been known to change his mind. That's only my guess. btw, I don't see anything wrong with webmaster spoilers playing with their picks and having some fun. If you don't like it, ignore it. MB plays games; it's inevitable that some people who want to outwit his game will play games of their own. The sport of spoiling attracts people who like mysteries.
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corcam 374 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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10-30-02, 07:36 PM (EST)
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36. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
Maybe it is Sxxxxn = SJErin of course that would suck b/c out of the remaining players she is one of my favorites... I was thinking maybe SJKen but there is one to many x's
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TechNoir 9741 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-30-02, 08:42 PM (EST)
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37. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
I just want to say that I feel really enlightened now.
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idiotcowboy 1135 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest"
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10-30-02, 10:24 PM (EST)
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40. "Paratrooper's record" |
I don't know about the first two episodes as I didnt follow what he did then. From Jed on he has added the pic links for the tribe/person who he believes is next. The picks have generally been late in the day Thursday, but sometimes earlier. The last two the names have clearly been identified with no "x"'s, but part of a subdirectory reference. Jed's was x'ed in the same manner as the current one. I expect it is shiann one word, but others can argue otherwise if they choose. From jed on he has been absolutely correct, even when others have picked differently. In particular I have noted that paratroopers picks have been up before Snewers, and on the two occurences when Snewser changed his pick I have wondered if he simply copied it from Paratrooper once paratrooper posted his pick. The one exception to all of this was last week when late in the day he posted a second link for Jan to go along with the Robb link that was up much earlier (the jan link had question marks on it and he did not remove the Robb link). Why he did this I don't know, because he like Snewser posts no reasons for their picks simply the person they beleive is going. As far as how to weigh it, I think it is not prudent to discount it completely. In the same manner it is foolish to discount Snewser either... your odd simply are not very good. -ICB
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Outfrontgirl 6830 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-30-02, 10:48 PM (EST)
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42. "RE: Paratrooper's record" |
Thanks for the excellent explanation, ICB! It's good to get the detailed history, as I have not followed PT's site very closely--I find it a little hard to look at. (I usually hear his picks over here.)It seems then that these are actual picks (contrary to what I said above) and some of the other references on the site to things that are "interesting" are more teasers--perhaps answers he chooses not to reveal yet, perhaps areas he has yet to decide upon. As you said, when he gives a pick, it doesn't make much sense to ignore or deny it, given his track record. Maybe he's keeping it cryptic for now because it's early and he wants to give people a nudge in the Shii Ann direction but not totally ruin their fun if they want to run with Ken, Jan, Erin, etc..
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true 9689 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-30-02, 11:16 PM (EST)
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43. "spelling is fixed" |
The URL now reads... wwwimage.cbs.com/primetime/survivor5/photos/survivors/Sxx-Axn/sm_2_x.jpg
He's been very accurate so far, but known to change his "picks".
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SurvivinDawg 6816 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-31-02, 06:33 AM (EST)
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46. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
Personally, I think Paratrooper is just playing us with this URL business. Paratrooper has NEVER played around like this with the URLs. Usually he puts the pic up late Thursday. I am wondering if he's really just playing everyone for lemmings. It wouldn't be the first time, and Paratrooper wouldn't be the first person to do something like this. *waves at OFG* Of course, as OFG said, we have a tendency to twist facts to suit our theories, not the other way around...
"All of us necessarily hold many casual opinions that are ludicrously wrong simply because life is far too short for us to think through even a small fraction of the topics that we come across. -- Julian Simon Contradictions don't exist. If you are faced with a contradiction, check your premises. You will find that one of them is wrong. -- Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
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DeclaringJihadOnSurvivor 60 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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10-31-02, 07:09 AM (EST)
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47. "Changed Again!" |
It now reads "SxxxAxxHxxxx"
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DeclaringJihadOnSurvivor 60 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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10-31-02, 11:12 AM (EST)
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56. "in addition" |
LAST EDITED ON 10-31-02 AT 11:16 AM (EST)LAST EDITED ON 10-31-02 AT 11:14 AM (EST) Mr. Trooper has also added ~(what will tonight's boot wear for Halloween?) A DEVIL COSTUME!~ Gee...you think he thinks Shii Ann is going? *smirk*
edited after learning how to spell edited again for correcting spellings in previous edit message regarding spelling...
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fivestarwheezy 958 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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10-31-02, 07:30 AM (EST)
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48. "RE: Paratrooper's pick...." |
Just suggesting to anyone who cares a lot about this pick: check paratroopers site again after 5 or 6 pm eastern. If I remember right, his pick for Jed was an eleventh hour change, or something like that. The link to his site is in message #1 of this thread. Remember to hit 'refresh' if you have the page bookmarked.Shout out to batty Jan whose birthday ironically is today :-0 Wheezy
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Outfrontgirl 6830 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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10-31-02, 02:39 PM (EST)
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64. "RE: New Chuay Ghan Picture" |
Survivor maps identifies a third camp for the merged tribe.I spec'd on my merge thread that these shots of the two tribes walking in line MAY be on the way to a new camp. They are wearing different clothes than the IC (unless the color has been faked, Brian has on an aqua shirt, but it's gray at IC). I will believe the merge camp is at CG when I see it. I think that Shii Ann is visiting in the vidcaps. Meanwhile, I'm doing the happy dance that PT and Snewser are going for Shii Ann and that for once I got my pick up early enough to beat them to their announcement. Most weeks I don't make up my mind so far in advance of the show. I guess that means I think they aren't playing with us... But then I WOULD think that, because I WANT to!
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Q 2569 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Survivor-themed Cruise Spokesperson"
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10-31-02, 04:07 PM (EST)
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66. "RE: New Chuay Ghan Picture" |
Thanks OFG, It was a good read. Also, I too am glad I voted early this week. I think my NY sense and Smoking sense just tingled too much to avoid a shii boot. (if not for the smoking sense I posses, Ken would have been my choice). But once I got over the Shii not making up in the LL idea, due to the fact that shii would most likely just end up annoying Jeb, Steph and Rob even more there, so mean comments do not mean they did not meet up in the LL only that they avoided eachother like the plauge. D.R.
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