Snider-man Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 DAY 6 PRIZE: The complete 2600 Epyx Collection consisting of Summer Games, Winter Games, and California Games! Today's contest is one I’ve titled “Clueless.” Why? Because I will NOT provide you with instructions on what you’re to do! Let’s see how clever you guys (and gals) truly are! Below are eight sentences. Do some stuff, then post another list of eight to this thread. First to correctly read my mind, figure out the relevance of these eight sentences, and then post a correct list of eight items to this thread wins the cart package. (Yes, it’s vague and confusing. I told you the contests get harder from this point on! But look at the prize up for grabs. C'mon, you can do it! Think!) I will give you this hint: There’s a hint as to the concept behind this day’s game within one of the sentences. That should make this easy. Here the typical rules clarifications: 1. You may only post your list once. More than one post and you shall be disqualified. 2. As before, you may not edit your message. If your list is corrected or edited after you've posted it, it shall be voided. (That way, someone won't immediately post some gibberish, go research, then come back and correct it - effectively making them "first.") (In case anyone needs a reminder of the rules, go here.) OK, here we go: THE CLUELESS LIST: 1. My own farthest son. 2. Light tennis. 3. A winey anagram. 4. Bill’s levers. 5. New shirt, geek. 6. A coachman sees luster. 7. Sent ore filth. 8. A homestretch, sir! Good luck gang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdstuff64 Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Great the ne day I get to see it first and I have no idea what to do.Good luck to everybody else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keir Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 1. frosty the snowman 2. silent night 3. away in a manger 4. silver bells 5. we three kings 6. here comes santa claus 7. the first noel 8. oh christmas tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snider-man Posted December 6, 2002 Author Share Posted December 6, 2002 We have a winner! Keir was the first to post a corrected list of UNSCRAMBLED CHRISTMAS CAROL TITLES to this thread and wins the Epyx Cart Collection. I was hoping someone would make the connection between these two concepts. * It’s Christmas Time, for Pete’s sake. Some of these games have had a Christmas theme. * The word “anagram” appears right there in Item 3. Once you knew what was going on, all you had to do was puzzle them out yourself or go to any one of many on-line anagram solvers. Here are the correct answers: 1. My own farthest son. = FROSTY THE SNOWMAN 2. Light tennis. = SILENT NIGHT 3. A winey anagram. = AWAY IN A MANGER 4. Bill’s levers. = SILVER BELLS 5. New shirt, geek. = WE THREE KINGS 6. A coachman sees luster. = HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS 7. Sent ore filth. = THE FIRST NOEL 8. A homestretch, sir! = OH CHRISTMAS TREE If Keir will PM his name and address, I’ll get the prize in the mail to him. Of course, Keir is now ineligable to win any of the other conetsts in the 12 DAYS OF ATARI, except for the Big Day 12 Giveaway that’s open to everyone who enters. When we come back tomorrow, here’s what’s up for grabs: Brand-new, in the shrinkwrap TRON and WARGAMES videos (VHS format)! Wow, a set of classic 1980’s videogame movies! Well, we’re halfway through the contests. Hope everyone is having fun. See you Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somePUNK Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 all my bags are pack and i'm ready to go. i'm standing here out side the door i hat to wake you p up to say goodbye. BUt the dawn is break and its early morn. Taxies waiting, he's blowen his horn. Already i'm so lonesome i could die. So kiss me and smile for. Tell me that you'll wait for me. HOld me like you'll never let me go. Cause i'm leaving on a jet plan don't know when i'll be back agin. Oh babe i hate to gooooooooo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Scientist Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Drat... too late! Congrats, Keir... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDCecil Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 I tried an online anagram solver thing, but it kept giving me gibberish! Oh well, I can go to work happy that the contest has been won! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Atari Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 These things go to quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snider-man Posted December 6, 2002 Author Share Posted December 6, 2002 Yesterday's contest lasted 8 and a half hours. I don't want to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Someday I'll win a contest here on AA... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somePUNK Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 do i get a prize for being close and only posting a second after you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdstuff64 Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Someday I'll win a contest here on AA... You and me both!I hope somebody like you that never wins will win my contest(coming soon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Man that was quick. I thought you said you were making these harder? ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Someday I'll win a contest here on AA... You and me both!I hope somebody like you that never wins will win my contest(coming soon). Well, then heck with the contest and just give me the prize! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snider-man Posted December 6, 2002 Author Share Posted December 6, 2002 Man that was quick. I thought you said you were making these harder? I swear I thought this would go on for an hour, minimum, before someone made the connection and figured them out. (Although it DID go 30 minutes, so that's something.) Heck, if Thomas was here, it would've been over in 10 minutes. Well, we'll see how the gang handles the remaining 6 days. Day 12 will be the big test of wits and initiative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdstuff64 Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Well, then heck with the contest and just give me the prize! Maybe.....And maybe not...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetek Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Well, we'll see how the gang handles the remaining 6 days. Day 12 will be the big test of wits and initiative. I think I have a goood chance of winning day 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oesii Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Someday I'll win a contest here on AA... Hey I sent you a free game , consider it a contest prize! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcprs1 Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Even though I didn't win, it was nice to see someone else from my hometown win a prize. Way to go Keir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malathion5 Posted December 7, 2002 Share Posted December 7, 2002 O.K.... Here's post # 3. wait a minute......something's wrong here......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keir Posted December 7, 2002 Share Posted December 7, 2002 Hey Mark! I didn't recognize you, did you change your username? Anyway, thanks. I thought this would go on for an hour, minimum, before someone made the connection and figured them out. If it's any consolation, I happened upon the thread 5 minutes after you posted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted December 7, 2002 Share Posted December 7, 2002 Heck, if Thomas was here, it would've been over in 10 minutes. NO way! My English isn't good (and fast) enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keir Posted December 13, 2002 Share Posted December 13, 2002 Got my prize today!!! Thanks a bunch Tim! and Merry Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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