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Q - < insert gratuitous Lindsay Lohan / Paris Hilton / Miley Cyrus joke here >
 
A - Strong like ox, smart like tractor.

I think I like his Uncle

Q: You know, now that the Cardassians are gone from Bajor I hope you're really sorry you became a collaborator.
 
A: Cardassian, Kardashian -- they're all the same to me!

Q - Did you hear that Kim Kardashian and Snooki made an instructional video about Kepler's laws of planetary motion?
 
A - Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Q - Actually, I don't like cake or pie.
 
A - There's a bullet train leaving town at midnight.  Be in front of it.

New one is UP!
http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0990.html
 
 
 

You sir, put the dirty in Dirty Old Man

They only count if you do them in two minutes or less, you know.

Speaking of scheduling, I think it would be a bit of a mistake to try and match up the Arena Games to the Superdraft for a couple basic reasons: The Superdraft isn't really going to be taking long breaks anytime so we can't really fit a two month Arena in the middle of two other Superdraft events, and since these are suppose to be separate entities it makes sense to run them on their own schedules. While I personally enjoy the Arena quite a bit I only have a mild interest in the Superdrafts, which is why I haven't joined in on them until now. 

To me I think the Arena games would be best served if they occur three times a year. We could have Season 2, 3, 4 this year, then seasons 5, 6, 7, next year and so on. That would mean we start up a season on say Jan first and run it until the end of Feb. Then take a two month break and start the next on May first and run for two months and then take a two month break, etc. This should keep things regular without becoming too frequent as to burn people out too quickly. Since we just finished up this season at the start of June. Why not just take June and July off. Then starting in August we do the draft. Mid August we start the regular season. And then in Mid September we start the finals and aim for a September conclusions. That would mean draft season 4 would start up at the tail end of November or start of December (and we take appropriate holiday breaks). 

La Rose. 

Ladies and Gentlebeings, thank you for a lively and successful Season 2 of the Arena Games. Congratulations again to our back-to-back champions!
 

 
We're going to take a bit of a break before contemplating Season 3. I need some time off, and I need to meet with the competition committee about possible changes.
 
 
 

As I am a Bronco fan, comparing me to the Cowboys is definitely not helping. I may have to go to confession and say 3 Hail Elways

Another interesting tournament concept ... not sure how to warp it for our purposes.

Check out http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0987.html (scroll down a bit)

Today I learned: Frank likes to play with fire.

Had a flashback: "Okay, now I know we're doomed. Belkar is acting like a Ranger."

The auditorium was abuzz with uncertain conversation.  The Finals were already underway; nobody was sure why there would be a press conference now.  Two men in the gathered crowd speculated.
 
"Another rule change, maybe?"
 
"Nah, I think the Commissioner would have taken care of that before the first fight.  It's not like him to change things on the fly."
 
"Unless he has a really good reason."
 
"True, but any rule change now would probably be blatantly unfair to one team or the other.  And our Lord Commissioner is nothing if not fair."
 
"His d12, on the other hand...."
 
"Yes, well, the less said about that, the better."
 
Before the other could speak, the light dimmed save for a spotlight focused on the rostrum.  For the first time, they noticed there were two lecterns, each with a microphone.
 
"Let's see what the Commissioner has to say tonight."
 
But it wasn't the Commissioner.  Instead, two beautiful, powerful young women came out onto the stand from opposite sides, hugged like old friends (which, of course, they were), and took their places, each taking a spot behind a lectern.
 

 
"Huh.  Wasn't expecting that."
 
"Me neither.  Better looking than the Commissioner, though."
 
"Yeah, that goes without saying."
 
 
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen," Carol began, "and thank you for coming.  I'm Carol Danvers, team captain of Spectrum.  To begin, I'd like to defer to Susan Storm, team captain of Damage Incorporated."
 
"Thank you, Carol," Susan continued.  "As many of you are aware, the Infinite Universes Theorem hypothesizes that for every possible series of events or consequences, there is an alternate reality in which those events actually came to pass.  For example, there are, according to the Theorem, universes where the Confederacy won the United States Civil War, where the Denver Broncos have won five Super Bowls, and where Tony Stark is a humble, unassuming man of slightly above average intelligence."
 
This last comment drew a lot of laughs from the crowd.  Good, she thought.
 
Carol continued.  "In this reality, our two fine teams, Damage Incorporated and Spectrum, were shut out of this season's Arena Games playoffs.  But somewhere, in some alternate reality, it is our two teams who are playing for the championship this week.  So for your entertainment, we want to bring a taste of that reality here to you."
 
 
"What the heck are they talking about?"
 
"I have no idea.  It should be fun to find out."
 
 
After a few moments of crowd murmuring, Susan resumed.  "Each of the next five days, members of our two teams will face off in an unofficial, unsanctioned Arena Games-style event we're calling 'Arena Games Elseworlds'.  It's strictly for your entertainment: No Bonus Points, no arbitrary die rolls, just your votes for who you think would win on any given day.  It's all for fun."
 
The murmuring grew into a dull roar, which Carol allowed a few moments to subside before continuing.  "We will be using the same arenas each day as the actual finalists--after they're done with them of course.  We have met together, our two teams, and we have a great lineup of contests for you to watch and to vote on.  You won't be disappointed."
 
Susan added, "Oh, and if you have any questions about the event, please direct them to us, or to our representatives.  Don't bother the Commissioner with this.  He'll be busy enough with the real matches."
 
"Also," Carol continued, "the Commissioner doesn't know anything about this.  We made all the arrangements independently.  Easier to get forgiveness than permission and all that."  With that she winked at the audience, and cheers broke out.
 
"So, in a few moments we will announce our first match of the week," Susan concluded.  "I think you're going to love it."  She turned her attention to Carol and smiled.  "Good luck, Spectrum!"
 
Carol returned the smile. "Good luck, Damage Incorporated!"

I'll second this motion.
 
All in favor?

Pineapple pizza ... om nom nom ...

Will we see the two archers in the Redwood Forest on Wednesday? I sure hope so!

Lead a bunch of gamers? It's worse than herding cats.

BlueCloud2K2, Psybolt, and I would like to discuss last season's bonus checks with you....
 
 
 
Better?

He stopped his captain from wearing that shirt? 
 
That man is a hero

BlueCloud2K2, Psybolt, and I would like to discuss last season's bonus checks with you....

Heck, V's the inverse -- V's mate & kids have issues with him/her.

Enforcer84, master of long term seduction!