User talk:Lalainee

Welcome
Hi, welcome to Total Drama Island Fanfiction wikia! Thanks for your edit to the User:Lalainee page.

Please leave a message on my talk page if I can help with anything! -- Nalyd Renrut (Talk) 19:17, March 20, 2010

Welcome to the wiki. I always appreciate my unseen readers. :) I hope you enjoy your new membership, and I look forward to your chapter critiques (if I'm so fortunate to receive any). Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 20:05, March 20, 2010 (UTC)

Ah, a critic user I see. Well welcome to the Wiki, we could always use flattery! (XD, just kidding, I really want to know how I can improve my stories. Please do a review of me sometime.) With the lights out, it's less dangerous. Here we are now,  entertain us 22:28, March 20, 2010 (UTC)

Hi, this is really random, but I just wanted to say that I noticed AC/DC as one of your favorite artists, and I would just like to say that, they're my favorite band, so I thought it was cool to see that. TDIwriter 21:56, March 29, 2010 (UTC)

I think she looks quite nice. Good job. I'm excited to hear that you're thinking of writing. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 02:20, April 24, 2010 (UTC)

Hi, Lalainee, "Old Man of the Wiki" here. I noticed your conversation with Sprinklemist regarding your character drawing, so I thought I'd introduce myself. I go by Gideoncrawle, but I will answer to any reasonable variation. (Bye the bye, I think your character looks quite attractive, allowing for the drawing style, although it's clear she has an unusual fashion sense.) In any case, if you check out my User page you'll get a proper appreciation for just how proudly strange a person I really am.

Since your primary purpose on the wiki is to read and critique, I would be much obliged if you would do so with my stories. I currently have two noncompetition stories posted, and my User page has links to them. One is ~22 pages (8.5x11 equivalent) and the other is ~4 pages equivalent. I'm told that my writing style is like no one else's here. The shorter story (part of the Fake Souls anthology) is in particular need of feedback. The longer story, which is what put me on the map around here, has had a good deal of commentary, but can always use more. In addition to these stories, I will soon begin posting a mammoth hybrid project that will be the wiki's largest page when finished.

You indicated that you may soon try your hand at writing, so I have a couple of resources to suggest. You may have seen the Writer's Workshop that Sprinklemist posted on his blog page today. I posted a similar Writer's Workshop on my blog page last weekend. His focuses on character creation and development, because that's an area where people often ask him for advice; and mine focuses on writing style, because that's the area where I get asked for advice. Anyway, I hope to hear from you. Gideoncrawle  I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O! A wandering minstrel, I--  05:13, April 24, 2010 (UTC)

TDI/TDA/TDWT/TDR/TDetc. is allegedly a kids' show, but it's really a "kids of all ages" show; and it bears mention that I'm not even the oldest TDI fan I know. My mother, then 73 years old, also liked it. She didn't watch TDA, though, because (a) she'd had all she could take of Chris; and (b) she had seen one fart joke too many. (The prevalence of bathroom humor is one of the most solid indications that TD targets a young demographic.) Her favorite character was Chef Hatchet, largely because the style in which he is drawn reminded her of a carcaturist from her own generation.

A certain lady friend, whom we joke about being the closest thing I have to an "Other Woman" (don't get me wrong--I keep no secrets from my DW) is also a fan, and has pronounced the show "addictive". She's 64 years old. She hasn't seen TDA yet, because she doesn't have pay TV, but is looking forward to it. I have warned her that it's not as good as TDI, although I liked it well enough for the most part and think she will, too.

As for "taking the time to type all that" on your page, one thing you will quickly learn about me is that I am nothing if not thorough. Gideoncrawle  I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O! A wandering minstrel, I--  00:56, April 25, 2010 (UTC)

I'm sure you'll hear this from the admins soon enough, but you need 100 total edits to be eligible to vote for Featured Story/User/Image/Character. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 00:05, May 23, 2010 (UTC)

I plan on redrawing them, maybe having blog posts revealing their new looks, as well as putting the new pictures in their boxes. I may just recolor the TDW ones, if I feel they work that way. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 20:49, June 14, 2010 (UTC)

I just saw that you're a fan of La Roux... I love La Roux. *falls over* Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 22:49, June 19, 2010 (UTC)

My favorite by her is Tiger Lily, and Bulletproof (of course XD). I love the video for I'm Not Your Toy, though. It makes me laugh. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 17:50, June 20, 2010 (UTC)

I'll do it if you don't mind my taking my time, as I will be busy for a while. Is it a lot of characters you plan? I usually try not to take on drawing people's characters, since I get asked by a lot of people, and it takes some time and effort. This is slightly different though. The main thing I ask, though, is that you finish your story if I put the effort forth. XD Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 17:24, June 28, 2010 (UTC)

Okay. Is there somewhere I can tell you that more privately? Do you have it so I can tell you over an e-mail? (Don't give me your e-mail, I just mean through the wiki) Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 18:16, June 28, 2010 (UTC)

I sent you an e-mail with the TDR All-Stars. :) Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 20:33, June 28, 2010 (UTC)

Hi, Lalainee, it's been a long time since we've talked. Since you originally mentioned that you're mainly a reader/commenter, I would like to invite you to check out the two story previews I posted a few days ago with my Featured User "acceptance speech", if you haven't already done so. These previews are for a TDI reimagining and for a noncompetition story about Courtney. On a related note, I see that you are (as I write) only two edits short of being eligible to vote for Featured User/Story/Image/Character/Quote. Congratulations, that's an important milestone.

Also, did you ever get round to reading my finished stories? If you put it off and forgot, I won't take it personally--believe me, I know how easy it is to do that around here. Anyway, my Fake Souls chapter has never gotten much feedback; and because it is part of an anthology, as opposed to a stand-alone work, I can't even use the Visit counter to see what kind of traffic it's getting. While I always appreciate feedback on my short story as well, it's become pretty clear what people think of that, given that it was last month's Featured Story and now lives on the revised Modern Classics menu. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 05:05, July 6, 2010 (UTC)

As for what happened to poor Lindsay, here's a hint: who had the most extreme reactions, and what (according to the canon story arc) do they have in common? Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 04:47, July 7, 2010 (UTC)

I like that idea, but IDK. It seems kind of self important, but I could give it a shot. I'd have it in polls, if it ddn't mean everyone knew the results... I'll think about it. Thanks for the suggestion. And... Florence + the Machine FTW!!!! Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 17:27, August 6, 2010 (UTC)

Since you expressed interest in it at the preview, I wanted to let you know that I have started posting Courtney and the Violin of Despair. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 18:14, August 6, 2010 (UTC)

Hm. I was just listening to them today. I like Cosmic Love, Rabbit Heart, I'm Not Calling You a Liar, and Hurricane Drunk. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 04:04, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

I forgot to mention Bird Song. That's my absolute favorite one by them. 8D Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 04:14, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

I like the music for Howl, but the words kind of freak me out too much. XD Do you ever listen to Imogen Heap, The Bird and the Bee, Mirah, She & Him, Sia, Metric, or Donora (okay, I know you've never heard of Donora XD)? I like all those groups/artists if you want to hear new stuff. I figure not everything will be up your alley, but you should like one or two of them. I'll tell you my fave songs by each one if you wanna know, but I'll probably go to bed, before you can reply to this. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 04:49, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

Wow, you hear about a lot. XD (I forgot Ingrid Michaelson, but she's pretty well known, and kind of soft for your other tastes). I'm pretty shocked about Donora. XD I love their official video for 'I Think I Like You' if you haven't seen it. Go to Yi Min's page. One of Sia's songs is his theme song, and that's my fave by her. She & Him........ ... They remind me of Patsy Cline if you're at all into that, very twangy. Not sure what I could suggest. Mark's theme is by them, I also like 'Sentimental Heart' by them. Metric has 'Police and the Private' and 'Help, I'm Alive!' Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 04:59, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

Yup. You got it right. I also lke Regna Spektor. XD I'm easily read, but hey. Now you know what to recomend to me if it comes up. Oh yeah, The Postal Service is good, too (see? I like male singers, sometimes. XD). Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 05:07, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

I only like two that I've heard. 'Kids' and 'Electric Feel'. I noticed that you had Shiny Toy Guns on your main list. I like them, also. One more song I'll mention (for now) is Crystal Castles' 'Courtship Dating'. I'm crazy about that one. XD Love the literal screaming in the background of the chorus. 8D Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 05:14, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

I'll check it out, tomorrow. Don't know those ones (I don't think). Another one you should check out is Yelle, if you don't know her (which now would not surprise me if you did). 'Je Veu to Voir', 'A Cause des Garcons', and 'Tristesse/Joie'. Now that will major be stretching it, unless you like French pop. XD I've seen her reccomended to La Roux fans. Okay, I am seriously going to bed, now. XD Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 05:25, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

Of course? XDDDDD Do you listen to Pandora radio? Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 14:04, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

That's how I usually learn about new artists through listening to stations with artists I like. It sounds like you and your friend stay on the music scene. XD Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 17:35, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

All you do is type in the name of a song or artist you like, and it will play stuff with similar attributes. It works pretty good, and you can thumbs down songs you don't like and they won't play, again, and thumbs up ones, and that will be combined with what you will hear. You can only skip or thumbs down a total of six an hour, as it has to do with legal stuff and paying advertisers/artists or whatever, but you can change stations, too. If you type in Pandora in Google it should come up as Pandora Radio. P.S. I listened to Friendly Fires. I like some things about them, like the background music, but the singing style isn't really for me. :( I really do rarely like songs sung by males. XD Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 17:43, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

I made it through the whole songs. Forgot to mention three more that I enjoy, Bjork (yay), Feist, and Lykke Li. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 19:50, August 25, 2010 (UTC)

I did, too, today. O_O O_O O_O Same song, same circumstance. O_O Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 00:51, August 26, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks
Thanks much for your support of Courtney and the Violin of Despair on the FS ballot. From your reaction to the preview, I figured you would like it, but it's always nice to see theory confirmed. I don't really expect CatVoD (as it is increasingly becoming known) to win, if for no other reason than because a noncompetition story has to be something special to get more than token support. On the other hand, a quixotic nomination not only gives it exposure on a high-traffic page, but also brings some readers out of the woodwork. I find it curious that, although the story was getting good traffic for a short noncomp (over 20 views with each new chapter, until the visit counter stopped working), only two people have commented on the story's talk page, although a few have since commented elsewhere.

As for Violin of Despair not seeming like a real character-bashing story, I'm sure it won't surprise you to hear that that was the point. The concept I was really proving, as I explained to the author of a recent Gwen-bashing story, is that you don't have to be nasty to give your favorite punching bag a lot of grief.

One other thing, since you expressed interest in it at the preview: in case you've been living in a cave (or just away from the wiki) for the last couple of weeks, I have posted the Prologue for LTDI on a proper story page. My progress has been promising, and I am now confident enough that I will actually finish the story one of these days, that I decided it was time to reserve the title.

Again, thanks for your support. I hope you will get as much pleasure from my future writing as from my past. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 03:22, September 10, 2010 (UTC)

i haven't been listening to much music lately but I'll give them a listen. Thanks for the heads up. :D Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 23:27, September 26, 2010 (UTC)

I just started listening to Lemonade by CocoRosie... I LOVE IT!!!!!!! Wow. XD I don't like foul language, and saw one song with the f word in the title, so I'll avoid it. But they remind me of Bjork and Joanna Newsom (listen to Peach, Plum, Pear if you haven't heard it, by Joanna Newsom.). Thanks for the recommend. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 00:32, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

Sure, no problem. XD I wish some of CocoRosie's subject matter wasn't so harsh, but I'll listen to some more. XD I like really light stuff, unless it's fairly toned down. I listened to By Your Side, too. Pretty good. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 01:01, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

I usually don't really mind it, but when it's that O_O, it's slightly off putting. Too bad though. I love their style. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 01:06, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

I think it was werewoves, though I didn't quite get everything that was said. Beautiful Boyz I kind of liked, but it was more like a o_O. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 01:15, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

Yes, I know the line you mean. XD FYI, I'm writing TDW, as I'm helping someone move tomorrow. I hope to get it done, but probably will post it tomorrow. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 01:24, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

Hehe, thanks. I'm glad you care so much. I was unsure about the beginning of the chapter, but I left it. It's becoming pretty funny, I'd say. (Most will hate it, I'm sure, which is what happens when I love a chapter I do. XD) Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 01:58, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

No, no. I just meant that when I love a chapter, most don't like it, for like no real reason. I think at this point, almost anyone who is eliminated would disappoint. :P This cast seems somewhat popular as a whole. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 02:05, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

Hey Lanie! I don't think we've met. I'm Shane! Goldenshane 03:56, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

Hi. 8D I showed CocoRosie to my cousin (we share similar-ish tastes. She likes metal/opera-metal, as I don't. I like folk and singer song writery stuff, as she doesn't. But in general we like the same type of stuff) She loved Lemonade, and its video. She did say that she likes weird lyrics, but even their lyrics are too weird for her. XD Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 21:42, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

You're welcome! I've just seen you around the wiki, so I thought I'd say hi! Goldenshane 22:03, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

I think she likes some of their songs, and doesn't like some. She likes Regina Spektor, and she has weird lyrics. Although, both artists are anti-folk, which can be weird. I think she prefers silly weird lyrics to o_O weird ones. XD Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 23:14, September 27, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah. I have the Juno soundtrack. XD I don't like that one. It says the f word. :P I love Kimya Dawson, though. She has some pretty silly lyrics. One of my fave songs is by her, the full version of 'Rollercoaster'. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 00:11, September 29, 2010 (UTC)

Kimya Dawson swears all the time. XDDD Well, not all the time, or I wouldn't listen to her music. She has a childrens album, the song I know from it is called I Love You, Sweet Baby. That song is so sweet. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 00:19, September 29, 2010 (UTC)

You asked why TD TIme Travel hasn't won Featured Story honors yet. The most likely reason is that this is the first time Sprink has nominated it. The same thing happened to me back in May, which was the first time I ran for Featured User--someone expressed amazement that I hadn't won yet. Well, you can't win if you don't run. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 02:37, October 5, 2010 (UTC)

I'm not quite sure. A double prize, maybe? XD I'm not even sure what the prize will be, or did I announce one? Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 16:25, November 4, 2010 (UTC)

I'm thinking, create a story six character? Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 16:30, November 4, 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. I thought the line 'I was a dancer all along' was a sweet sentiment for his character, and kind of summed up what he realized. Glad you appreciate it. 8D Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 21:06, November 5, 2010 (UTC)

Hi! Thought that I'd stop by to say hi for a moment. I'm glad that your feeling better after, y'know, the accident with the bus and everything. I read that your favorite color is purple. That's my fave color too! He ate my heart, he a-a-ate my heart. All the single ladies! (All the single ladies!)  You make me feel like I&#39;m livin&#39; a teenage dream!  *Crystal continues mindlessly playing music and dances randomly in her room*  00:40, November 8, 2010 (UTC)

I know, right? Plus, purple is the color of wisdom, sympathy, and sophistication. Anyway, would you like to be friends? All you have to do is go to my user page, click on the my friends list, and leave any comment and your signature. Plus, I'm a very wacky and extremely nice and good-hearted girl and you seem like the same. He ate my heart, he a-a-ate my heart. All the single ladies! (All the single ladies!) You make me feel like I&#39;m livin&#39; a teenage dream! *Crystal continues mindlessly playing music and dances randomly in her room* 02:37, November 8, 2010 (UTC)

I'm not positive. Most of them I think of as a general age. Anders is definitely 18 during TDW. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 03:27, November 8, 2010 (UTC)

I noticed that you said you have a varied list of favorite artists. I like most of 'em too! ('specially the Black Eyed Peas) He ate my heart, he a-a-ate my heart. All the single ladies! (All the single ladies!) You make me feel like I&#39;m livin&#39; a teenage dream! *Crystal continues mindlessly playing music and dances randomly in her room* 01:36, November 9, 2010 (UTC)

Interesting. XD I look forward to seeing it, and I'm glad to have lots of time to think about it. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 03:42, November 9, 2010 (UTC)

I haven't checked my e-mail, yet. IDK when I will, as I have a character to draw for All-Stars, and some other things to do. But don't worry. I'll look at it before my sixth story starts, for sure. XD Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 13:39, November 11, 2010 (UTC)

Hi! &quot; You&#39;re 30% arrogant, 30% ignorant, and 40% idiot!&quot; &quot; Yep, she soo has a crush on me.&quot; Nickelodeon has the best lines. XD 22:29, November 29, 2010 (UTC)

Here's the Brent joke I left out: the fig leaf was going to be described as 'average-sized'. :P Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 00:25, November 30, 2010 (UTC)

Oh, good. I'm sure it might have gotten some complaints, though, even though I found it kind of amusing. Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 00:52, November 30, 2010 (UTC)

Hi! &quot; You&#39;re 30% arrogant, 30% ignorant, and 40% idiot!&quot; &quot; Yep, she soo has a crush on me.&quot; Nickelodeon has the best lines. XD 18:25, December 5, 2010 (UTC)

For some reason, I remember talking to someone about The Sing Off (the a capella show). I was wondering if it was you? Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 17:11, December 12, 2010 (UTC)

Before she was chosen, I planned for her to be in. I actually chose all five, and Koops' choice worked with my choices. If he had chosen someone else, I would have had to have changed things around, so I'm glad he chose Hedda. XD Sprinklemist Cyan is the new green. 23:05, December 12, 2010 (UTC)

I actually did not think of storylines for either of them. Sprinklemist hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 14:55, December 30, 2010 (UTC)

'Cause I just love that. XD Sprinklemist hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 20:18, December 30, 2010 (UTC)

JAN (Just a note) I mentioned you in my latest blog post. Just thought I'd tell you that. &quot; You&#39;re 30% arrogant, 30% ignorant, and 40% idiot!&quot; &quot; Yep, she soo has a crush on me.&quot; Nickelodeon has the best lines. XD 23:01, December 30, 2010 (UTC)

Just now noticing your list of fave music and bands, do you like BTR? &quot; You&#39;re 30% arrogant, 30% ignorant, and 40% idiot!&quot; &quot; Yep, she soo has a crush on me.&quot; Nickelodeon has the best lines. XD 16:03, December 31, 2010 (UTC)

Well, I honestly like the band, but it's the TV show I'm not too crazy about; it's like Jonas L.A. with more slapstick and pop culture references. The reason why I asked was because for some inane reason, I want to write a BTR fic (the TV show, not the band themselves). Do you think I have the ability to do so? &quot; You&#39;re 30% arrogant, 30% ignorant, and 40% idiot!&quot; &quot; Yep, she soo has a crush on me.&quot; Nickelodeon has the best lines. XD 17:41, December 31, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, but Kendall is pretty hot, I'll admit! XD Still, if I get characterization wrong, you might have to cut slack on me because I've only seen one full episode (Hollywood Fever), and pieces and tidbits of episodes. &quot; You&#39;re 30% arrogant, 30% ignorant, and 40% idiot!&quot; &quot; Yep, she soo has a crush on me.&quot; Nickelodeon has the best lines. XD 17:47, December 31, 2010 (UTC)

True, but still, sorry if I get some characterization wrong; all I know is that Kendall is the sarcastic leader, James is the self-absorbed, yet caring heartthrob, Carlos is the joker, and Logan is the protective genius. Also, if you hadn't noticed, my signature is quoting BTR. &quot; You&#39;re 30% arrogant, 30% ignorant, and 40% idiot!&quot; &quot; Yep, she soo has a crush on me.&quot; Nickelodeon has the best lines. XD 17:53, December 31, 2010 (UTC)

I forgot to mention this to you, I'm running for Featured User. &quot; You&#39;re 30% arrogant, 30% ignorant, and 40% idiot!&quot; &quot; Yep, she soo has a crush on me.&quot; Nickelodeon has the best lines. XD 20:17, December 31, 2010 (UTC)

That's too bad about your grounding (you naughty girl you. XD). Thanks for letting me know, though, as I worry when my regular commenters are absent. Sorry about Shockwave, I liked writing for him, so he placed slightly better than originally planned. You'll have to wait and see if any of your favorite All-Stars even are eliminated. :P Sprinklemist hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 02:22, January 3, 2011 (UTC)

It's that time again
Since you've expressed interest in the past, I wanted to let you know that I have posted another LTDI preview. I will be previewing regularly (every 2 months, give or take) until LTDI is ready to launch. On an unrelated note, I'm sorry to hear about your grounding, of which I learned when I was on Sprink's talk page. Thinking back, I don't think I was ever grounded when I was a kid, although my friend and I did get hauled down to the police station once. (They took one look at our school records and dropped the case.) Gideoncrawle  I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 05:32, January 4, 2011 (UTC)

Haha. Sure, sure. Sprinklemist hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 23:36, January 4, 2011 (UTC)

Written and visual media both have points in their favor, but the birthday scene demonstrates one of the advantages of the written word. A TV episode probably wouldn't be able to include something like the birthday scene, because it takes a fair amount of time and doesn't advance the story (except for the bit of foreshadowing--or was it a red herring?--which I slipped in to suggest that you're probably not going to see a Katie vs. Sadie lovefest in the finals). The scene does provide some character development, but is mainly there for color and to lighten a fairly dark story. Another reason is that Sadie needed more scenes. I don't think it's revealing too much to say that she and Katie will be more important characters in LTDI than in the original.

Speaking of which, here's a tidbit that I was going to put into the status update but forgot: as I said, LTDI is shaping up as a fairly dark story. One way that darkness will manifest is that the power of jealousy is a recurring theme. Jealousy will induce more than one camper to do things that they may not be proud of afterward.

As for the Katie/Sadie canon tie-in, you've probably gleaned from my stories that I have a logical mind, detail-oriented and valuing internal consistency.

Regarding some of your other questions, LTDI will be a proper reimagining, and as such will have a different elimination order than the original. As I mentioned in my Featured User interview, the campers who will get deep into the game are those who (a) I feel the most comfortable writing for, or (b) those whom I need for a specific late episode. How well I liked characters in the original generally has little bearing on how far they will go in LTDI.

As for the teams, I mentioned in my first LTDI preview that the teams are initially the same as in the canon, but this does not last. In the comments section of that blog post, I told you the details of the later change. The short version is that, in the first challenge, Sadie switches with Beth instead of Katie switching with Izzy--a minor change with major effects.

Since you mentioned that you love Sadie, I have another "coming attraction" that might interest you. I presume you've read my short story, Legacy by now, since that's what put me on the map around here and you told Katrina that all of my stories are good. (I never properly thanked you for that plug. Bad me.) Anyway, on 8 February, which is Legacy's (and, not coincidentally, my) anniversary date, I will make a blog post revealing my plot sketch for the abandoned sixth chapter--a chapter in which Sadie would have appeared. At the same time, if all goes according to plan, Sunshine will reveal a long-delayed Legacy fanart which, based on what I've heard, is going to be something special. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 05:31, January 7, 2011 (UTC)

I greatly appreciate it (I got it already, but didn't reply). There are some on there that I planned to use, so them being listed will help me remember to use them. XD Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 22:37, January 12, 2011 (UTC)

You mentioned on Sprink's blog that you love lacrosse, so I thought you'd like this anecdote: My sister's husband also loves lacrosse. My mother was a freelance antique dealer for many years and, after she retired, was looking to get rid of some of the stuff she had accumulated over the years. (When I was growing up, most of our household furniture was antique, but that's neither here nor there.) There was a certain item that she thought my BIL would appreciate, so one Christmas she presented him with a genuine antique Iroquois lacrosse stick. As you may know, the Iroquois are the tribe generally credited with inventing lacrosse. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 04:35, January 14, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks much for that suggestion. I'm well aware of that trend, but I don't think I've used it, yet. Whenever the right character comes along, I will. XD <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 14:19, January 17, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for supporting Violin of Despair again on the FS ballot. Now, if I could just get everyone who's supported it in the past tu support in in the same month, it might actually win. On an unrelated note, in case you missed it, I've posted the LTDI preview that relates to the row on MTDM's blog page. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 03:54, February 8, 2011 (UTC)

Hm.... My favorites are Teresa Cooper, Shii Ann Huang, Christy Smith. I like the ones from the earlier ones when I was more into the series. Teresa because she was a solid player, and yet the first likable gameplayer (at least from my standpoint), plus she never gave up even when the odds were against her. Shii Ann I like because of her sarcasm and know-it-all personality. She was so win on Sook Jai when her whole team was... Durrr. Christy I liked because she was an outsider but never gave up and made it pretty far. Plus, her opinion on her o_O team members was always enjoyable. Not the best player, but still cool. I also really like Jane, but didn't watch much of her season. I'll give an episode of the new one a try, but the outlook seems bleak. XD My least favorites are Rupert, James, and Russel. Ethan Zohn used to be my least favorite, but I took pity on him after his cancer battle. :( I also like Dan from Gabon, because I'm positive he has Asperger's. XD I saw myself in him, majorly, and felt bad when his teams were so tough on his lack of social skills. How about you. I know your faves but not really the reasoning behind them. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:09, February 10, 2011 (UTC)

Well, I'm not completely sure about Dan. XD It never said that he did, but to me it seemed like he did. I don't know the whole story. Which side would Corrine have been on in Heroes vs. Villains? :P I didn't love her, either. But I really didn't like B ob. TT_TT My least faves win more often than my faves do. Hear any good music, lately? I downloaded some Japanese music that I like, but nothing else, I dont think, besides some older songs I enjoy. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:41, February 10, 2011 (UTC)

Yesh. I know Frou Frou. 8D I'll try Matt and Kim learily. XD I have another question. Do you have any suggestions for your story six character's outfit? I tried to recreate the image you sent me, but I'm not having an easy time with that. Not your fault, but I can't figure out how to draw a poncho. XD <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 02:06, February 10, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks. :) Your keen on trends so I'm sure you'll find something. I search for outfits sometimes, too. I can't wait to start uploading people. I got some awesome pics ready for this (in my opinion). XD <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 02:27, February 10, 2011 (UTC)

Cool. I'll go check it out. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 02:46, February 10, 2011 (UTC)

Hey, girl! I thought I'd drop by and ask you something: remember when I mentioned to you that I, at first, didn't feel confident in writing a BTR fic? Well, pardon me if I've asked this before, but I've been really jamming on it and I was wondering... would you like to know the plot and would you care for a tidbit from my fic? Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 03:00, February 18, 2011 (UTC)

Never Too Late
Okie-dokie, here I go!

The BTR fic is called Never Too Late and this is what happens: a murderer named Snake-Eyed Sam is lose and Kendall, whose girlfriend Jo was murdered by the woman, is shattered. He keeps having very realistic nightmares and visions about her and even wonders if she's after him. Well, with Logan being his best friend, he tries to keep common sense from flying out the window, but in a strange twist, Sam is actually targetting someone else while Kendall's grip on reality collapses into ruin...

As you can guess, it's sorta like Black Swan! :D Now, for the tidbit, this sequence is sorta about Kendall running off into the park after a nasty fight with James and he finds a picture of his family inside a loaded gun, bringing back a painful memory of his childhood.

Warning, the following sequence will include spousal abuse:

Six bullets were contained in the gun; all were unfired. I reluctantly knelt down to pick it up, thinking about reporting this to the police. Officer Garcia would definitely be surprised, I thought, eyes still widened at the weapon that rested in my palm. Officer Garcia is Carlos’ father, and that’s a very odd fact considering how a tough policeman like him would have such a childish son that would cling onto his hockey helmet for protection. A breathless chuckle came after that fact. Looking into the nuzzle, though, instead of a silver bullet waiting to be released in there, something grey and while glowed inside the used metal. Almost like… a picture. A mental score came up in my head; Curiosity 10, Kendall 0. Aiming it at the sky, a bang was heard and a picture with a hole through it fell onto my boots. I snatched it without hesitation, but quickly hid in the bushes when I heard someone insist they heard a gunshot. I stuffed the weapon into my pocket and stared at the picture.

Dad was in the center of the picture, his forehead not shown because of the hole the bullet made. It was a picture of me as a young child; 4, I believe. Mom stood unsurely next to him, his arm wrapped around her. My grasp shook as the childhood memories flooded my mind, blocking out everything around me. While most teens would enjoy seeing pictures of their military fathers, my relationship with my father was a different story; I knew of that fact well as I grabbed the lighter and burned the pictures to ashes. Before doing so, I bit my lip, wondering if this was a good thing to do. But all reluctance went away as I saw the memories of who Stephen Knight was marked on Mom – a bruise on her left arm, a dried bloodstain at the corner of her mouth, another bad bruise inside her forehead, green fingerprints encircling her pale neck, a purple mark just above those prints from where she and Dad made up, but a black eye to end the tender moment. I squeezed my eyes as I knew the painful memories crawled into my head.

My parents’ past was like a fairy tale; they met in high school, fell passionately in love, and the rest was too easy to figure out. All that my father cared about was Mom and being alone with her. As you can guess already, that meant he didn’t want any children, meaning that he didn’t want me. Hurts, doesn’t it? Well, my struggle didn’t begin until I was born. When I could be able to walk and talk, Mom always told me these stories about their love life in high school. Hmm, maybe that explains how I became such a romantic. They were almost perfect for each other. Their romantic history may seem syrupy and extremely sappy, but it’s also rare for a high school couple to be like that; they went to every dance together, they rarely fought, and they were even planning when they wanted to get married after college. Dad seemed like the perfect gentleman… until I was born. I mean, sure, the relationship became tense because of the fact that they were a military couple, but they still acted the same way they did in high school. Yet, during their wedding anniversary, she went into labor and… well, there I was, in her arms, the bright light from the window eclipsing any sorrow that was in Mom’s life. She was the happiest she ever was; even happier than the day she met Dad… and that day, something snapped inside of him. He didn’t know about the pregnancy; he wasn’t there the minute I was born. I don’t remember how Mom kept the pregnancy a secret, but bottom line, I was born, and Dad didn’t like it. Of course, you guys needn’t worry. Though the abuse would normally go to the child because the abuser would think of the child as the wedge between husband and wife, in a strange and somewhat stupid twist, he blamed Mom for all of this and that was when the blissful happiness they shared ended in shattered glass and loud screams.

Abuse was the only thing that made the relationship alive in a sick manner. Those nights with me in the cradle, Mom would be pushed into the mirror and slapped at repeatedly until she passed out. The sickening smell of his breath was what made her choke and cough; and the smell that tainted his breath was the smell of evil. Burnt heads of cigars would scatter across the floor, as it if were Satan’s rose petals. Screams and unnecessary apologies came from Mom as Dad would continue to beat her. Holes in the drywall would mark which child has the worst father in Kansas history. It was all a blurred routine; the screams would turn into cries, the cries would turn into moans, and the moans would be ended by one swing to keep Mom asleep for the night. Not even as a baby did I respond; instead, I closed my eyes and hoped that it was all just a nightmare. As for me, Dad and I never talked nor bonded. He didn’t even want me in this world, so there was no point in getting anywhere near him. So instead, I just curled into the blankets and never bothered to do anything; the amalgam of noises made in those fights and the sounds of ambulances were my music to lull me to sleep. And that was how my infant years carried on.

By the time I was 4, things became too heated for their own good. The reason why was because this time, I could actually see the fights. And as always, they would end with Dad being sedated at the sight of Mom unconscious from bleeding cuts, beating bruises, and burn marks from his cigars. Knuckle would connect with face, swearwords and lies would rip is mouth open in his screaming fit, and tears would stain Mom’s cheeks even in her sleep. She knew she could never escape him, for he was too strong; with being a man from the military lifestyle and once being a martial artist, he was strong and powerful. Kids would always consider looking up to fathers like that and calling them the greatest, but I was opposite of that logic. He was a giant and powerful like a king, yes, but that didn’t mean it was a good thing. He was bold as brass to treat his wife like that and I guess that’s where I get his cleverness and strength; and that’s a sin I shall bear as only a forgotten memory as well as the fights that brought the house to life. By day, it’s a quiet, little white house on the neighborhood, but by night, it is casted in horror’s spotlight. How I could be able to watch the fights without getting caught was easy; since I was a small boy back then, I would hide behind the shriveled fronds of wilted potted ferns Dad forgot to throw out. But instantly, I knew I would regret doing so considering how much blood would be shed each night.

Punch after punch, Dad would keep this action up until the most miserable cry for mercy would be let out. But even then, he would keep releasing all unneeded wrath with anything of his choosing: empty alcoholic bottles, brown or green glass, books, broken legs off of a table, or even just his bare, bloodied fists. Booze that clashed with the evil in his breath would smell like flowers as sweet as it could be to him. The very sight was disturbing enough to hug my knees and cringe as my stomach would writhe and lock to avoid vomiting; but at the same time, it was addicting. A child would never include pain in his or her world; at the age of 4, the world to any child would be nothing but princesses or pirates, dwarfs and happily ever after. But for me, it was unhappily ever after. It was horror or agony, blood and a flurry of sweat that emphasized the horror to a level healthy to Dad. That and screams. But I never considered Mom’s screams hers; in my mind, the only screams I could hear were my own. All it would take for Dad to prepare for such sheer rage was either a gulp of rum or a few tokes here and there. The essence of stiff smoke and sickening alcohol was the house’s main scent until the stench of blood and sin came along with.

White would rip from Mom’s bloodied flesh in the aftermath of the fighting. Choked coughs and cries were louder that the static on a busted stereo Dad would keep in their room. Her auburn hair would spill over her eyes, casting her frightened green stare into a shadow for her benefit. I always thought of that as a way of keeping her from seeing the horrible man she married for the rest of the night, at least. Blood would always be dried at the corners of her mouth from when she coughed up mouthfuls of it when Dad strangled her. Her airway shut down as her head bucked back and forth and his grip got tight enough to shrink her neck. His grimy nails dug into the flesh of her neck and he only stopped when her face was as pale as a ghost’s face. Her eyes would roll into the back of her skull when all life was blocked from her throat until Dad let go. Nevertheless, he would still let his fists smash into her stomach and he’d twist her arms around even when they’re broken just to make her vomit up blood. I could never name one time he would apply leniency on her; Dad was never weak, not even when he sweated so much, he could’ve flooded us all out of the house. Red handprints on her cheek from where he would slap her made me feel the stinging pain for her. He would pull her hair and place his free hand back on her throat when all life came back to her. He would either strangle her with his hands or his old, black belt he never put on. When he wasn’t using the belt to choke her, he would instead crack it like a whip at her and it would leave angry, stinging marks on her stomach as he shouted one swearword over and over again. Eventually, her entire bloodied skin would shiver as the moonlight shone on her weakened body that was beaten into numbness while Dad sat back and lit a cig. No matter how heartless he sounded, I didn’t stand up to him, for I was afraid that the bloodied, scratched leather would soon land on my skin. Besides, even though he was sedated when Mom was quivering and whimpering while spit ran down her chin and her nails dug into the thin sheets, he was at least sedated, so there wasn’t any need for a 4 year-old to scream and cry about how awful his father was.

I would finally be able to sneak back into my room and shut the door when Dad came closer to Mom and rubbed her cheek. Sure, now he was being romantic. He claimed that he didn’t want Mom to leave him, but if he thought that, then why was it that he’d beat her senseless with his unloved son watching in the shadows? He would lean closer to her face and drink her mouth’s essence in an apologetic rhythm. Yet, just when the first moan would drip into the air when he caressed the hair out of her face, that was when he’d hit her one last time. That was when he would shut the door with a black eye marking her face to end the tragic night of abuse and to prove there would be more to come. That was the only night I saw the making up end, and every night, it ended that way. Yet, after the first time, I always closed my door to block that image away. With having nothing more than a mattress placed upon a rotting bed post and a grey dresser, those were the only things that actually made my room a bedroom. All I would do was lock myself in my room and read the beer-stained Bible and use my rusted crucifix as a bookmark. Those were the only two gifts I ever got from Dad, and now, I think you all understand why I am such a hopeless Christian. Even as a kid when the fanciest word I ever said was “God”, Christianity was my escape from my father’s hellish, haunting shadow that was casted not in my direction, but in Mom’s. Despite how fearless I can seem at times, as you could expect, I was so… afraid. I was so fragile back then. All those fights, all that rage and zero sympathy, every night, my day would end with me crying and fondling myself to sleep after worrying if Mom was dead.

Yet, all that came to a close one day when I was 6. Walking into the kitchen, that was the first time I heard Mom shout at Dad and her shouting was anything but unnecessary apologies for bringing me into the world. No, they were a mixture of swearing and insulting and flat-out yelling. The reason why this happened was because Dad realized something: Mom was pregnant. Yes, she was pregnant with Katie, so at least some light would be shed in her world. But, when I overheard, I was really shaking in my shorts about it, knowing that Dad would be crazy enough to kill Mom if he didn’t want any children. Yet, I did overhear Dad say the words “Leave it”. At that point, I was near tears because I didn’t know if I was the “it” he was talking about, but from seeing Mom’s belly larger than last month, I was then worrying about my future sister. He balled his hands into fists and prepared to beat her, but this time, she slapped him and kneed his stomach. As he fell in unexpected pain, she stepped back and started screaming. In an instant, he had enough of this. As usual, his hand tangled in her hair and he started beating her back repeatedly, but this time was different. This time, Mom fought back. She heaved him by the waist and slammed him against the fridge. His punches were countered with hers; his face was contorted in squinted anger at his once-helpless wife. That chilled morning, something snapped inside my head too. For all my little self’s drawing away, I realized I snuck closer to a dropped skillet pan, a pan that’s heavy enough to maybe even kill someone from just one blast to the head. Curiously holding it, the whole neighborhood stood in front of the window where the truth was revealed to them. All those years of Mom saying that she got those scars and wounds because of her so-called clumsiness were finally proven as a lie, the lie I was too afraid to admit about. This is where Dad’s cleverness is proven real; he was smart enough to keep the dreaded fights in the bedroom where no one would notice. Yet then, feeling humiliated and exposed, he threw Mom through the window, causing everyone to scream in fright. Her eyes were wide open, not doing anything not because of her numbness, but knowing she could die in the front yard in a sudden flash. But finally, after 6 years of watching this torture, it would end now. Dad fell to the ground with the mark from the skillet showing through his buzz cut. Mom finally got up and hugged me for protecting her. It takes a lot to stand up to such an abusive man like Stephen Knight.

Now in present day, Katie and I were safe and not only did we escape Kansas Hell, we left Minnesota Limbo and descended into California Heaven. Looking down at the ashes near my boots, my forehead lifted itself from my knee as I stopped the flashback when I left Dad. I did that in case some tears were going to be squeezed out; looking closer at the ground could keep any tearlines to form. Luckily, my eyes were dry throughout the whole flashback. My chest heaved as I felt like Dad was behind me. I hadn’t seen him for years, and thankfully, I wanted it to stay that way. The ending was something I left out until now. The ambulance drivers put Mom in a bloodstained stretcher while the police put Dad in chains. They knelt down to my level, shook my hand, and said that I was a very brave child for going through all of that. I simply nodded and feigned a quick smile. But then the officer let go of my arms, for he knew I wanted to look at my Dad one last time before leaving him eventually. Mom didn’t come up with that idea since she soon fell unconscious, but the ambulance drivers said they would tell the nurses to suggest moving to Minnesota to Mom when she was sedated with medical care. I first came to Mom and kissed her forehead, hoping that she would come back a happier woman. Then, I grasped her hand and slowly removed her wedding ring, knowing she wouldn’t need it. Swiftly, I pulled out a yo-yo string I found on the ground one day, looped it through the ring, and tossed it onto Dad’s chest, whispering my regards to Satan before turning away and heading back into my house one last time.

An ending like that was far from happily ever after, I thought, but now I was happy. I had a great mother, a smart and sassy little sister, and great friends that I honestly consider brothers. I mean, sure, remembering such a past is tough, but I always get through it. Yet, the reason that my friends never comforted me about it was because I never told them. I didn’t tell Katie either, nor did I talk about it to Mom; but she does know about the time I saved her. And a sunset later, when she finally came home from the hospital, the other thing that made her smile was that I was asleep in my bed with the phone in my hand. The reason it made her smile was because she knew I cared about her, and that’s why when she sat on the bed, she smiled and said that she was the proudest she ever was of me. To this day, for the safety of her mind, I figured best not to tell anyone about such a father. If I told Katie, she’d never be the way she was; and if I told the guys, they would never look at me the same way ever again. For the best interest of them, I forgot it.

Yet, when I heard crunching footsteps race by me without the runner noticing me, I looked at the gun and knew that it would come in handy.

So, what do you think? Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 23:53, February 18, 2011 (UTC)

D-do you think you could still read it when I'm done? Y'know, can you please give it a chance? I apologize that it's kinda dark and dramatic, but so was Black Swan, and I heard that you loved that movie. A-and this fic is inspired by that movie, so you think you could read it once I'm done? Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 01:55, February 19, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks! I had a feeling it would catch you off-guard. But don't worry; you weren't harsh. I mean, I had no idea how I could write this. I mean, I was watching Black Swan and when I saw all of Nina's hallucinations, I thought of some hallucinations of my own and then... well, here I am. D'you feel really bad for Kendall? Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 02:07, February 19, 2011 (UTC)

You'll be surprised, that's for sure! And think about how Katie'll react; she doesn't even know she has a father nor does she know how he hurt her mother. Also, the descriptions were suppose to be gruesome; and to tell you the straight-up truth, I was crying when I wrote this. Did you get a little teary-eyed, and if so, which part did? Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 02:17, February 19, 2011 (UTC)

XD Well, thanks for your support, girl! :D Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 02:24, February 19, 2011 (UTC)

Hey, Lalainee. Watch the new Survivor, yet? I actually really liked it. O_O I have a question about the picture you had for your character (the one you drew). Can you explain the hair to me. Taking another look at it, I can't quite figure it out... Sorry about that. I just thought she had two separate sides of bangs, but I'm not sure what's in between it. Sorry, again. >_> <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:18, February 20, 2011 (UTC)

I think your pic will work if I just give her the bangs and not the other thing. I think it'll look good. (I start uploading characters tomorrow. 8D) I'm pretty satisfied with what I have so far, pic wise. As for Survivor, I liked Francesca, Stephanie, and Kristina. Phillip was amusing in an O_O way. I have a guess as to who wins, though, based on the first episode. Minccino is really cute. I'd consider it on my team if cute ones were more useful... <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 02:14, February 21, 2011 (UTC)

We must wait and see. XD Mike is the one that I believe will win. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 02:44, February 21, 2011 (UTC)

Yeah. I used to think that way, too. I really could not imagine Jan from Thailand getting eliminated (or Bryan). Yeah, most of the girls are extremely just there. I don't think all of them even got any lines. The dread lock guy, I don't remember saying anything significant. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 02:53, February 21, 2011 (UTC)

I kind of can't remember what you suggested. Was that in an e-mail you sent? I'll check if it was. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 03:06, February 21, 2011 (UTC)

Kylie and Corrine are more likely, but I usually decide after I do the pic for a character to see what they most look like. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 03:13, February 21, 2011 (UTC)

I'll refer to it. I was on a walk, today, and was brainstorming on a name for Evan and got what I got. XD I was shocked when I saw it wasn't taken. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 04:25, February 24, 2011 (UTC)

I do love me some talk page snooping. In this case, I refer to your comments on Sprink's page about Pokemon Black and White's coming release. I am also excited, and have planned some parts of my team already. I plan on starting with Oshawott (the names of the Pokemon in this generation kinda suck so I will be nicknaming my Pokemon, which I have never done before) because I have ALWAYS started with the water type, ever since Red. Other than that, I want to get my hands on a Gothitelle, a Garbodor (yeah, it's gross, but it's cool at the same time), Frillish/Gellicent, a Chandelure and a Golurk. As it painfully clear, I love Water and Ghost type Pokemon. Just figured I'd share.- The Anonymous User 00:49, March 6, 2011 (UTC)

Oshawott's evolution line combines semi-aquatic mammals (otter, sea lion) with bladed/metal weaponry (samurai second form, third form with a harpoon on its back). The one thing that bothers me is the lack of secondary types for the starter evos, except for Tepig's line, which is Fire-Fighting...for the third generation in a row...- The Anonymous User 01:11, March 6, 2011 (UTC)

My avatar is also a celebration of the game's release, though a more abstract one. Follow this link to the pic for more of an explanation: Click moi! I'm excited for the game, especially since the original play of the game will have no old Pokemon. That will be very different (Imagine a cave with no zubats or geodudes the first play through). My starter of choice will be Snivy. It's cute, and I love its later form, Serperior. I normally choose water starters, except for Bulbasaur in the original. The reason I never go with fire is because I rarely like the animals they're based on... Pis and monkeys are my least favorite animals, though I've warmed up to tepig... Sorry for the lame pun. I definitely want to use Chandelure, one of my favorite Pokemon ever, based on aesthetics. I'll see if I like it. I also want Garbodor. At first, it was like O_O, but I learned to love it. I also like poison Pokemon, so he/she seems good. Despite the aforementioned dislike of monkeys, I like Simipour for some reason. Maybe because it reminds me of a hippie. I also want Mandibuzz (I'm getting black). My last one will be tough to decide. It'll likely interchange as I go along. I like Herdier, Deerling, an Golurk. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 03:57, March 6, 2011 (UTC)

Oh, man. The main character? XD I plan to give my Pokemon people names this time. More people do draw that kind of stuff. You can find more if you search for gijinka on deviantart. I tend to take a more comedic/cartoonish approach to it. Others seem to make theirs extremely anime style though I have seen some different styles. The anime cutesy style is most common (and I do like it). I find it more amusing, though, when they're more literal/human. Also, yes, Simipour is the cute blue one. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 04:43, March 6, 2011 (UTC)

In case you missed it and had any interest in it, I have posted the “acceptance speech” for my recent Featured Story win. I mentioned you, naturally, since you are one of the people who made it possible. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 01:45, March 7, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for the quick reply. Try not to change the choice last minute, please. XD <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 21:13, March 7, 2011 (UTC)

Hey, I noticed you call yourself a "movie addict"....I must confess, I too am a movie addict. Though, being from the South, I used less attractive terms, like "movie junkie". Thats pretty much all I wanted to say. TDIwriter 22:54, March 10, 2011 (UTC)

I usually go to the movies by myself. I like to sit and enjoy the movie peacefully, with as little distraction as possible. I watch movies very often at home, more so than at the theater, since I'm not really rolling in money at this time...I used to go a lot more often, but the New York theaters have me tapped out. And, an addict and a junkie have subtle differences, in my mind. An addict seems like someone who is obsessed with and addicted to movies, while I junkie is someone who considers movies their "drug", in a way. Like, junkies feel like movies are an escape from reality. Without all the illegalness TDIwriter 23:11, March 10, 2011 (UTC)

The guys I have already have names planned. Thanks for the suggestions, though. If those names are open for another story, I'll consider them. IDK who of who there already is would be suited by any of those names. XD <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 23:30, March 16, 2011 (UTC)

I'm not sure about sleepwear. Her sleepwear is all I have done, and it's kind of like Sprinkle Mist's outfit, but black and grey. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 03:53, March 17, 2011 (UTC)

I was reading over you and TAU's conversation, and I wanted to say this but I didn't want to interrupt the conversation. Anyway, about you stating your beliefs, I think the correct term would be agnostic. It means that you would be okay if there is a higher power, or if there's not. My best friend's agnostic (not counting Spenny or Jacob) and that's basically what he said. Goldenshane 04:55, March 20, 2011 (UTC)

Hey, Lalainee. I just checked back what ideas you gave me for Kylie so I'd get it right, but I'm definitely not going to go with the luck and zodiac stuff. I don't like that sort of stuff, sorry. I must have overlooked it when you first sent it, because I wouldn't have approved that. I'm going to focus on her randomness, instead. That's what caught my eye in the first place, I mean, I remembered that part, and the plot ideas I thought up for had to do with her randomness. Hope that's all okay. Sorry. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 20:23, March 23, 2011 (UTC)

Hey! Wanna talk? Goldenshane 00:59, April 1, 2011 (UTC)

Okay, I think I'll be online in about thirty minutes. I have to do something as well. XD Goldenshane 01:13, April 1, 2011 (UTC)

Hm... I liked the high fashion cycle which was the last one, the one where Whitney won (she was my fave of the season), and the one where McKey won (she was my favorite of the season). I liked the photoshoots that year, and a lot of the contestants were awesome, like Marjorie... XD I liked the one where Teyona won, until... well... Teyone won. >_> She was so annoying, mean, and I could not understand why the judges liked her pictures. o_O Alison was so awesome... I watched that finale with my cousin and her grandma (we had to visit her that day, but didn't want to miss out on the big finale), and she was so heavily disturbed and complainy about a lot of it. She made a comment about Mr. Jay's sexuality, but nothing about Miss Jay. We just assumed she thought he was a woman. XD And that year the runway was extremely weird. Grinding around in a pile of mud. O_O I don't blame her for complaining about that. That was the worst runway ever... Anyway, it's fairly common for my favorites to win. I think my least favorite cycles are 7 (where Caridee won, she was okay, but the unique looking girls that I really liked were out far too early) and cycle 8 (it had really controversial photoshoots, and I didn't care for the final four. I loved Brittany, but her elimination episode was probably one of the most one sided against a contestant. : After you tell me about your favorite cycles, I'll get into my favorite contestants from each season, or moments. There's been a lot that I find hilarious, which are often overlooked. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 15:27, April 1, 2011 (UTC)

Jade is O_O but very entertaining, her exit (where she bows at the judges and recites poetry while snapping her fingers is epic, as well as her first commercial where she was so cheesy when interacting with the people, and then forgot her lines). Nnenna was my fave, while my cousin liked Brooke. She hated Nnenna since she was Brooke's nemesis. She liked Danielle a lot. For cycle three, I liked Norelle and Amanda (looooooooooooooved Amanda, she so should have won... I don't like it when they eliminate my faves for 'lack of personality'. Her pics were amazing.) I also liked Norelle, since she looked young and fresh. She also reminded me of a friend of mine. I loved Mckey... Her poses, photos, and clothes were all so strong. She also reminded me of a friend of mine (speech, appearance, and mannerisms). Marjorie doing the commercial on the treadmill was hilarious. Allison was so robbed. Her winning would have been a CInderella story, but Teyone winning was just... :/ What was she supposed to do with her weave? >_> On season 7 I loved Brooke. She was hilarious (remember her saying that it looked like Miss J. was wearing a garbage bag? XD), and I loved her look. Her photo that got her booted was not as bad as was said, and Twiggy was pulling for her... Oh, well. I also liked AJ who went way too early. One of my favorite moments (which is entirely random) was from that season, though. Miss J. says about Jayda, "Jayda would be great... if she would just keepittogether!" in a really high pitched voice. Hahaha, that just cracks me up. Cycle four was generally a fail. That girl fainting was exciting, though. XD I liked Michelle, even though she was pretty O_O. I agree about Andre, not that I'm anyone to insult someone's appearance. My cousing can't stand him. She likes him less than Paulina, her previous least favorite judge. Now... My favorite contestants from each season:

Cycle 1: Elyse (based on her look, and lack of likable people on that season. XD)

Cycle 2: April (Liked her look a ton, and personality)

Cycle 3: Amanda (Stunning... Loved her sad story, too)

Cycle 4: Michelle (Loved her skin condition story line. XD)

Cycle 5: Nicole (IDK why. I liked her appearance, mostly)

Cycle 6: Nnenna (So purdy... She looked so good bald. O_O)

Cycle 7: Brooke (loved her personality, especially)

Cycle 8: Brittany (I think she had some of the best pictures, ever)

Cycle 9: Heather (Must I say why? She was awesome, pretty, and my first exposure to Asperger's. Unfortunately, it wasn't explained in ways I related to at the time. I wish it was detailed in more depth, but how she explained is how I might do so. I majorly related to her awkwardness, of course, though.)

Cycle 10: Whitney (Great personality and look.)

Cycle 11: McKey (... 8D Loved her personality, look, and photos)

Cycle 12: Allison (Quirky and unique. I do love the quiet, awkward ones)

Cycle 13: Nicole (Loved her personality. I feel like she won to appease Allison fans, but I still liked her, a lot)

Cycle 14: Angelea (She had some nice photos, and she was sooooooooo funny)

Cycle 15: Ann (Love those awkward girls)

Cycle 16: Brittani (She has a great haircut. XD)

So of all those my very favorite was Heather, then McKey, then Whitney, I think. My favorites have won five times. 8D <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 03:54, April 2, 2011 (UTC)

Oh, yeah. I liked Jenah, just not better than Heather. Saleisha and Chantal were probably my least favorite final two from any season. Chantal had barely any good photos, and coasted through the whole season, while Saleisha was pretty fake (I don't usually say anyone acts fake, but she certainly did. Raina was also constantly accused of being fake by Krista, but she seemed genuine to me.) I liked Gina (Asian girls are so rare on that show). I felt awful that she was on Janice Dickinson's hitlist. XD Lluvy was one of the most unique contestants. I liked her, but she was certainly not photogenic. Paulina was just constantly condescending and sarcastic to the girls. She rarely seemed genuine... I do like that she was pulling for Allison to win, and was a fan of Heather. XD Mollie Sue is one of the edgier looking contestants they've had. She and Tocarra seem to be a few of the most successful. More so than the winners. As for Tyra yelling at Tiffany... I always forget about that. It was awesome, though. XD It was sad, though, the reason behind it. I don't think they said it on the show, but if I remember right, Tiffany was on drugs at the time. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 21:08, April 2, 2011 (UTC)

I think the thing about Tiffany was on Tyra's talk show.

1. Twiggy

2. Miss J. (So funny, though he rarely said anything worthwhile in the critique department)

3. Nigel

4. Kimora

5. Beau, Nole, and Eric... I barely remember all of them.

6. Janice (she scared me...)

7. Andre (as annoying as he is, he has some good moments. I was mostly ticked at him since he seemed to really push for black girls, at first... He seems to be over that)

8. Paulina

That's about it. I love Tyra, though. She acts like a friend of mine. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 23:37, April 2, 2011 (UTC)

You've been mentioned in this blog! Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 18:44, April 9, 2011 (UTC)

Since you've seen Black Swan, I need to ask you something: I'm planning on writing a sequel fic that centers around Lily. What do you think best describes her character? Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 19:43, April 9, 2011 (UTC)

I think so, too. The reason why I asked is because I didn't want to make Lily out of character. I also think she could care about others, too. A good example is when Lily and Nina were smoking in the building and Lily says, "I think you're gonna be amazing." Umm, care for a summary for the fanfiction for Black Swan. Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 19:59, April 9, 2011 (UTC)

Great! Well, the fic'll be called White Swan since this is a bit of a reverse on Black Swan. Okay, so we know that Nina stabbed herself and was left unknown if she died or not. Well, my POV is that she died and almost everyone's saddened by the loss -- Lily Fharran mostly (I randomly came up with the name). Even though she defied Nina before, she begins to understand Nina's past as well as her own, and it isn't long until Lily begins to suffer the same problem Nina did: hallucinations and judgement. When she sticks up for Nina several times, Lily's reputation as a sexual creature seen at bars is questioned.

The reason the story's called White Swan is because Black Swan was about Nina's goody two-shoe rep being questioned and her finding her inner sin; so White Swan is about Lily's passionate rep being questioned and her finding her inner virtue.

Well, whaddaya think? Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 20:10, April 9, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks! I have to admit, Nina dying isn't because I don't like her; I just thought that she got her dream and she should rest in peace. Plus, Lily's actually my fave because she was the comedic relief. Still, thanks! Umm, I was sort of thinking about this one part with Lily actually admitting to herself that she did want the Swan Queen role, but didn't want to take it from Nina. After admitting that, she looks in a mirror and she looks exactly like Nina in her Black Swan outfit. There was also this other part with Beth lamenting again about how Thomas was more in favor about Nina than her, then Lily remarks, "Hey Beth, you've looked in the mirror a lot; you know jealousy makes you ugly. Oops, too late." Does that sound like Lily? Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 20:20, April 9, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks! Umm, speaking of characterization, can you also help describe these 3 characters for me? I need help describing:

(a) Thomas

(b) Erica

(c) Beth

Please? Sorry that I'm asking about that too much; I've never done a fanfic on an Aronofsky film, before. Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 20:33, April 9, 2011 (UTC)

Agreed. In all honesty, Thomas creeps me out. Beth is also very dramatic; like, she jumped in front of a car just because she was replaced by Nina. Now, this could be a random thing, but maybe she likes Thomas and thought that Nina was getting in her way. Erica also creeps me out, too. In fact, in the masturbation scene, when I saw Erica passed out in the chair, I thought something bad about her. Also, in that scene with Nina and Lily, when Lily called Nina "sweet girl", did that sort of imply some child molestation? Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 21:06, April 9, 2011 (UTC)

Oh, okay. Anyways, thanks for your approval! I'll let you know when it's done (PS, there won't be much cussing in this story, nor sex; if sex is mentioned, it won't be described a lot and the cussing isn't liek the 7 dirty word-cussing). Barbie... eat your heart out.♥ 23:56, April 9, 2011 (UTC)

Hm... I just remembered that we didn't discuss our all time favorite images from ANTM. That's the best part for me. XD I'm trying to think of ones I like, but I'm having trouble remembering... I liked Brittany's fur enthusiast picture, as well as her picture with Amanda and Michelle. I like Joanie as a dummy (though the guy looks so weird in that pic with her XD). I really liked Kasia's latest picture this week where she looks like this: O_O. Looooved that one. XD I also liked McKey's one where she didn't win a Fiercee award. I also liked a lot of Alison's, like the one where she was pink, and the one where she was Carmen Miranda. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 22:01, April 11, 2011 (UTC)

I can't remember which Heather picture that was. I liked the one of her as weeds, though. XD I liked most of hers, though, if not all of them. I loved Rae, and that image. I just wish she had more airtime/did better. She was one of the most attractive girl's they ever had on there. I also like Yoanna, but April was my fave. I also enjoyed Allison's nest image. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 22:35, April 11, 2011 (UTC)

What I don't like when they mention that certain people do the same thing for every photo, is that they ignore it when other's do the same thing. I think Teyona did the same thing, a lot, if I recall. I wish they looked at the picture of Allison without comparing it to the other ones. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 22:55, April 11, 2011 (UTC)

Photography
I noticed on your User page that you list photography as one of your talents. Is there a particular type of photography you especially like to do? As you've seen/heard from me before, my specialty is fast action photography, and I have a $5,000 DSLR system to support that habit. My DW, by contrast, has an especial fondness for wildlife photography, so she has a "super zoom" (15x) point-and-shoot. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 03:41, April 12, 2011 (UTC)

I don't really think I would do that as a storyline. I kind of view that as too controversial for what I usually cover, plus I'm not sure how to cover it, or what the plot point wouild be, you know? I usually only do controversial stuff when I get the idea, not just to be controversial. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 13:29, April 30, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks. XD For me, personally, it's a topic that I'm not entirely comfortable with covering. I hope you understand that, and that I'm not against transgender or anything. There's just certain topics that I won't be doing, plus I'm trying to tone done how severe some of my controversial subjects are, I think. But anyway, that's how I feel on that one. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 17:30, April 30, 2011 (UTC)

Hey girl! Umm, I remember you mentioning that you loved the movie Carrie. Well, I have two questions: Thanks! ♪I wish that I could have this moment 4 life♫ ♪Whenever you call, baby I&#39;ll roll up♫ ♪After a hurricane comes a rainbow♫ 21:06, May 11, 2011 (UTC)
 * 1) Were you talking about the original (1976) or the remake (2002)?
 * 2) What would be the worst pairing in Carrie you could come up with? I promise not to laugh; and when I tell you I hope you won't laugh, either/.

Agreed. My idea of the worst couple ever, well... that'd be Carrie and Chris. Yes, Christine Hargensen. I mean, it's not bad gender-wise; it's bad personality-wise. Chris is such a b-word. Imagine what would happen if she got telekinesis, too. ♪I wish that I could have this moment 4 life♫ ♪Whenever you call, baby I&#39;ll roll up♫ ♪After a hurricane comes a rainbow♫ 16:36, May 14, 2011 (UTC)

Hi Lalainee. :) I've recently returned, in a way (for more info, read my latest blog)... but I'd like to inform you of a couple of comments I left on your wikiversary blog. I hope it isn't offensive in any way. In no way would I intend that. I'm glad to be back, and I've honestly been thinking a lot about you recently. I hope you're doing good. <font color="Darkblue">BocaJ is Here! <font color="Red"> I decided to ditch the month signatures...<font color="Cyan">Because I did! 21:43, May 22, 2011 (UTC)

Hey, what's up? Want to talk? Goldenshane 23:32, May 31, 2011 (UTC)

Alright. I could always use a middle eastern female. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 22:47, July 7, 2011 (UTC)

Hi Lala! First off, nice avatar! :D Secondly, can you please do me a favor and check out my latest blog? I know I've kinda been doing that lately, but it's a new story idea and for once, I'm really confident about it. :D ♪I wish that I could have this moment 4 life♫ ♪Whenever you call, baby I&#39;ll roll up♫ ♪After a hurricane comes a rainbow♫ 22:03, July 17, 2011 (UTC)

Hi, Lal, it's been a while since we've talked. You told me once that you've always loved Sadie for some reason. Well, I've been working on LTDI and I was recently inspired to write a Katie/Sadie scene that I'm confident is going to knock your socks off. It's my version of how they came to be on the same team after inially being assigned to separate teams. On an unrelated note, I see that your 1,000th edit is coming up. Planning anything special? Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 21:57, July 29, 2011 (UTC)

That's okay, Lal. Never apologize for having a life. As for edit milestones, not everyone bothers to recognize them, since 100 edits is the only milestone with a practical effect (i.e. voting eligibility), and certainly most people don't put as much effort into them as I like to. 1,000 edits, though, may be closer than you think--your Contributions Log shows 64 edits during July, despite your time away for "summer fun" activities. If you get into a couple of active blog discussions, you could be knocking on the door before you know it.

On an unrelated note, since I happen to have you here, I'll tell you something that I haven't told anyone else yet: I'm hoping that the most recent LTDI preview will be the last. Now, don't get too excited--LTDI is still nowhere near ready for its official launch. The first two episodes are mostly done, though, and I'm hoping to start posting actual chapters on the same schedule that I've been posting previews, i.e. roughly once every two months. Then, when I'm ready for the official launch (whenever that may be), I'll ramp up the posting schedule to weekly or biweekly, unless there's a consensus among my fans that they want a different schedule. My plan for posting prelaunch chapters is partly out of necessity, as I'm running out of scenes that have both standalone interest and minimal spoiler potential. As it is, observant readers have enough information to know that certain campers won't be early outs.

In any case, I've been planning for some time to post the First Night chapter (i.e. the character intros) whenever it's ready, because it will almost certainly be the longest chapter in the entire story--10K words or more, whereas the norm will probably be 4K-7K words. As I may have mentioned elsewhere, the reason the intros are so long is that I am writing them as if the reader has never heard of TDI. All too many competition stories blow throught the intros with only a couple of lines per character. With few if any exceptions, LTDI will give every contestant at least two full paragraphs, and those with a lot of dialogue (such as Gwen's, which I previewed last Halloween) run a full page or more. I currently have 18 of the 22 contestant intros written; only Cody, Harold, Bridgette and Izzy remain. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I-- 07:02, August 1, 2011 (UTC)

Was that from the very beginning? I thought that she laughed at what he said after she found out that he was kidding (that was when he revealed to her that he was severely dyslexic/unable to read). <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 12:29, August 1, 2011 (UTC)

I don't blame you. I can be pretty vague and subtle with my writing. As for other news, have you heard about the next cycle of Top Model. It's going to be All-Stars. 8D <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 02:18, August 2, 2011 (UTC)

I have a huge mixture of my favorites and least favorites. XD I'm really excited for Allison and Angelea, but I'm most excited for Allison. I think we agreed that she was robbed. Most of Isis' photos were o_O to me, so yeah... Least ranked. I guess Isis' main story on the first cycle was being uncomfortable with being male, so there might be more confidence there, now. My sister and I were joking about who should have been included, and my sister mentioned Iluvy. XD (I mentioned someone else, but I forget who it was) I thought of you, but I liked her, too. I actually liked Brittany, but liked her cycle least, so in general the cycle and cast is not remembered fondly by me. I was sad that Joanie and Heather aren't returning, though. It'll be a tough season with such strong competition. I hope Allison can pull through, since I feel like she had some of the best if not the best collective body of photos of any contestant to appear (McKey, Joanie, Brittany from cycle 8, Heather, and Amanda are debatable for me as having the best, too). <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 02:32, August 2, 2011 (UTC)

Well, didn't they complain that Robin looked too old? Now she'd be way older (which puzzled me, since they said they same thing about Lisa, and she's coming back, even older). <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:05, August 3, 2011 (UTC)

Yeah. I was pretty surprised by early contestants' inclusion. Other All-Star reality seasons tend to take more recent contestants, anyway, since they're fresher in the viewer's minds, or whatever. My guess is that they'll mostly look the same, but who knows. I haven't seen most of them, lately. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 03:13, August 3, 2011 (UTC)

I think the main reason 1,000th Edit blogs are so popular is simply our cultural fixation with big round numbers. Also, that's about the time that most people start getting taken seriously as Featured User candidates if their credentials are otherwise in order, although a few have won with significantly fewer edits (especially in the last year, when B-listers started winning because most of the best-known users had already been Featured). On the other hand, once you get to where I am (~3500 edits) a thousand edits isn't what it used to be. I had special plans for 1000 edits (FU acceptance speech and CatVoD/LTDI previews) and 2000 edits (Halloween theme and pics of real-life TDI girls from my sports photography), but I debated whether to do anything for 3000. I eventually did, because I got an idea for something special, i.e. tropes listings for my stories. I wasn't planning to do anything for 4000, but now I think I'm going to because a longtime friend recently gave me an idea for something unusual. (Besides, I'm likely to crack the wiki's Top 10 in official edit count at about that time.) I'll probably recognize 5000 (possibly in conjunction with my 2nd wikiversary, which is likely to come at about the same time) but that will probably be my last "edit milestone" blog.

As for your comments on LTDI, I think I've mentioned a few times (including on the discussion of the latest preview) that, for various reasons, I'm trying to make LTDI more of an ensemble story than the original. Of course, it's inherently impossible to write a story with no main characters--someone will always stand out. Still, I'm trying to give everyone moments to shine. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I--  05:23, August 3, 2011 (UTC)

Well, it seems that once again our predictions are very similar. I had predicted Nolan return for a while now, because he seemed popular with fans, and was sort of eliminated abruptly; while his main storyline with his PTSD and all turned out well, there is more to him than that, and he should be out of college by now (I think he was supposed to be in late college during Wilderness), and onto the working world.

Wade is another fairly obvious choice, just to see how his body dysmorphia is faring, and what he has done with his life since almost winning Wilderness, with his professional video gaming career and all. He was also very popular, if I recall correctly, so he has a fair shot at returning.

I predicted Holly to return for almost the same reasons as you, from her raw deal in the beginning of Wilderness to her opportunities to interact with her sister, Missy. I think there's plenty of room for Holly's character in a new story, early out or otherwise.

As for that last girl, I was initially predicting Joanna, because she developed mostly off the show, between the end of Wilderness and the reunion, when she got a full-time job and her husband was left to raise the kids, and she was happier as a result. I'd personally like to see the new Joanna in action, though I see how Tamira or Lea could fit in competition as well. I know I'd personally prefer to see Joanna than Tamira, though Lea I did not mind too much, somehow.

So, thanks for filling me in on your predictions, and here's hoping we're right about some of them.- The Anonymous User 13:23, August 4, 2011 (UTC)

Sebastian is not Asian. I may have said it, but I think I remember saying he looked it, but wasn't. I'm not positive if I ever said he was, but he isn't. I think I'd thought of him as Asian, at one point, but then I thought about it more, and decided he isn't. XD As for what Tsuyoshi's alternate outfit's shirt says, I want to keep it secret, unless someone can figure it out. Otherwise, I'm waiting to post it as trivia. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 17:12, August 4, 2011 (UTC)

If/when you figure it out, let me know. I want to know if it amuses you. XD Hey, did you also watch Project Runway, or was that someone else? <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 17:28, August 4, 2011 (UTC)

I like it. Thanks for making it. :) I'll have to wait a little while to post it, since I'm a little pressed for time, atm. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 16:30, August 5, 2011 (UTC)

Hey, Lalainee. Just to let you know, I do think that some of the opposers for Wilderness did have some jealousy in them. At least, the one about the fact that Sprink had "better" stories on here. In my opinion, Wilderness was my favorite. I liked everyone in it, and I could identify with quite a few. I must ask, what is your favorite Sprink story? I know you've said it somewhere, and my memory is picking up on Reality, though I never can trust my memory. At times, it's worse than Dory's. Goldenshane 04:16, August 7, 2011 (UTC)

Just curious, are you also talking to me on the FI oppose vote? :P. <font color="Red">Jake is  the hyperactive teen   of the wiki!  07:26, August 7, 2011 (UTC)

Oh, ok then xD. <font color="Red">Jake is  the hyperactive teen   of the wiki!  07:29, August 7, 2011 (UTC)

I thought you were
That's fine. This was my fault. Gwen is SO overrated!! 07:33, August 7, 2011 (UTC)

LOL. I'm the mean person. Your probably not. Gwen is SO overrated!! 07:37, August 7, 2011 (UTC)

Your right. :) Gwen is SO overrated!! 07:41, August 7, 2011 (UTC)

I will agree with you on that one. I don't like opposing stories or anything, now that I've thought about it. I'd much rather have people tell me what I need to work on on my talk page or on the story's talk page rather than there. Some people here oppose for some dumb reasons, and we used to have people oppose just because they wanted something else to win (which is thankfully against the rules). I remember feeling a lot of anger because of just how mean and thoughtless it was. It never happened to me, but it happened to a lot of others.

And you liked All-Stars best? Hey, I loved that season! Any season with Fiona is epic. I think it had a very similar feel to Wilderness. I loved Reality, even though Tsuyoshi's win was pretty obvious to me. XD As for Tropics, I loved that story as well. Just how Dante was written makes it on of the darker stories here, but also, strangely enough, one of the lighter ones too. It had a very cheerful feel to it and I always felt happy after reading it, even if Dante did some stuff. Goldenshane 12:00, August 7, 2011 (UTC)

I don't know how modern it looks, but thanks for the effort. :) I'm glad you got inspired. I have no idea what kind of alternate outfit to do for her, though. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 17:22, August 13, 2011 (UTC)

I guess that makes sense. XD I'll add it at some point, I think. I've got stuff to do today, though. :B In other news, I'm trying out a different art program, and I'm actually getting the hang of it. I haven't tried a full character model, yet, but I think I should be able to get comfortable with it. If I do, I'll finally get characters drawn with smooth edges. 8D <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 17:51, August 13, 2011 (UTC)



Yesh. That's what it is (Well, it's Paint Tool SAI if you want to get technical). Here's my test image. I think it went pretty good, especially for being my warming up to the program. I'm excited since I can finally make realistic acne. 8D I wouldn't use it until the story after TD:BoB, though. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 18:08, August 13, 2011 (UTC)

I find it kind of funny that you look forward to acne storylines. XD This isn't an actual character, but I considered having someone with acne, where it wasn't a storyline (Nathan was one I considered, but I couldn't get it to look right). I still have to work on it, a little, as there are a few flaws in the image, but, hey, I'm a beginner with the program. I think I had tried it before, but I didn't have a chance to play around with it. It's a lot easier than what Zobe uses and even easier than Photoshop, for me. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 18:17, August 13, 2011 (UTC)

Oh, well maybe I can incorporate it, then. XD I can see how it might work, though. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 18:24, August 13, 2011 (UTC)

What art program do you use? I know that sometimes in the oldtimey Paint, it would use a color from the fourteen predetermined colors. It might matter, too, what you save the image as. If it's like a gif or something there's only a certain amount of colors you can use. Sometimes, what I do to avoid that is press 'copy image' instead of 'save image', and then paste the image into the art program. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 03:13, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

Yeah, I did. And thanks! It took foreveeeeeeeer. I do have Sprinklemist to thank, though, as I had to reference about a dozen of his characters. <font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 16:56, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

Well, hey, if you want a new avatar, I'd be willing to redraw it for you :P <font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 17:03, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

Hey, Layla! I remembered reading that you liked Big Brother, so I wanted to know what you felt about the current season of Big Brother. Goldenshane 17:11, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

I'll probably draw jeans, then. I apologize in advance if it ends up looking nothing like you XD <font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 17:17, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

Same here! I LOVED Lawon, but he made a pretty dumb move. However, if it had worked, it would've been very smart. I'll miss Lawon. I really don't like how all the interesting newbies are gone. I miss Cassi and Dominic. I loved Cassi mainly for her accent and honestly. XD I'm currently loving Shelly, Kalia, Jeff, and Jordan. Daniele's okay. I actually really think that Shelly or (sadly) Rachel has the best chance of winning. Shelly really hasn't done much to make herself suspicious, and Rachel will just whine her ways to the finals. I'm sorry, but I don't like Rachel at all. I like Brenden, but Rachel isn't exactly pleasant on the ears XD. When Brenden came back, I said, "NO! You're just giving the spoiled brat what she wants!" Oh, and I do forget about Porche. I do love her name, though. Goldenshane 17:40, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

Well, if Daniele stayed, she would've gotten fifth. She'd be up against Rachel, Jeff, and Brenden for vetos and HoH. I think she made a smart move, but also a very risky move. If she had made a few more connections and relationships, she might be sitting prettier. Also, I thought as I was writing the bit about Rachel. "She might like Rachel. Should I write this?" A thing that annoys me with Rachel, is when Jorden was HoH, Jordan nominated Dominic and Adam instead of Cassi and Shelly. Rachel was crying and all, "Jordan's being so selfish! She's playing just for her and Jeff instead of the alliance!" Skip to where she wins HoH and she says, "Now that I won HoH, I need to figure out how to further Brenden and I in this game." Yeah, no mention of an alliance anywhere. XD.

And yes, Shelly is smart, but two-faced. Also, are those eliminations live? I mean, if they really are, then Big Brother has some fast editors! Goldenshane 18:27, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

They're psychic! XD, IDK. I always thought that editing took a bit of time. *shrugs* Either way, I think that (for some reason) Jeff'll win HoH tonight. You want to talk during the episode? Goldenshane 18:33, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

I've noticed that too! I really want at least one man to win HoH and one girl to win veto. I must admit, one thing I love about Big Brother is the crazy challenges! They're very unique and different from other reality shows. Goldenshane 18:45, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

Well, I have your new avatar! Once again, many Sprinklemist characters were used as references and many YouTube breaks were taken. If you don't like it, or don't like a part of it (or just prefer I change something), you hesitate to let me know. Unless its the hands. Hands suck to draw, and this is the best I could do. Also, I couldn't quite get the top right, so you ended up with a t-shirt. <font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 19:33, August 14, 2011 (UTC)



I kinda just used the same colors that were on the old one, because I'm lazy like that. And thanks! Um...I started drawing it like, after we talked about it, and finished about fifteen minutes ago. <font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 19:54, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

It took about two hours, which is half the time mine took. Haha, thanks :) But I can't really take all (or most) of the credit, since I did reference Sprink's characters while I was drawing it. <font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 20:04, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

Well, thanks :) As for school, mine starts on August 22nd. <font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 20:13, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

Well, I'm going to a new school, so I'm a little nervous. I'm excited that all my mandatory years of school are almost over, though. Well, not counting college (mandatory for me). My school in New York started around September 7th. Southern schools start summer vacation earlier though, so its about even. Anyway, I noticed on your page that you like Life is Beautiful. Thats such an excellent movie. I saw parts of it on FX when I was in middle school, but I didn't find out what it was until about a year ago. I watched the english version on YouTube, and I loved it. <font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 20:19, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

Yeah, I've seen the English language version. Its on Youtube, want the link? Haha, I'll probably work at Albertson's, once school starts and I get my working papers...<font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 20:32, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

I haven't seen a Blockbuster in a while. I always thought it would be kinda cool to work there, since I'm like, a movie freak. What was it like? <font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 20:39, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

Well, it sounds like it was pretty cool. Why'd it close down? Did Netflix run you guys out of business? <font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 20:47, August 14, 2011 (UTC)

Hai, Lalaniee. Want to go on chat? My close friend is there and he's new here. --Lulucas777 08:12, August 17, 2011 (UTC)

Hey, Lal. Wanna go on chat? --Lulucas777 02:31, August 18, 2011 (UTC)

XD Its ok. I totally forgot about your trip! Have fun! --Lulucas777 02:45, August 18, 2011 (UTC)

I'mma have to say no to placeholding Missy. Sorry about that. The main reason is to keep everyone else from doing it, or feeling like it's not fair that you got to claim someone before I posted it. It's nothing against you, obviously. Have fun with wherever you're going, though. XD <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 21:00, August 22, 2011 (UTC)

Lil and Lal XD That's great!! JustLittleOlMe 01:39, August 29, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks. I'm glad you appreciate them. :) They were pretty fun to think up and execute. I also wanted to do something a little special with the cast pics. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 03:09, September 1, 2011 (UTC)

I think Nathan's took the longest, if I recall right. My favorites are Nathan, Stevie, Eduardo, Brad, Vanessa, and Willow, I think. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 03:47, September 1, 2011 (UTC)

Oh... And I like Zane's, too. 8D <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 04:18, September 1, 2011 (UTC)

The First Night chapter of LTDI is up. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I--  01:27, September 4, 2011 (UTC)

You forgot "Alice" :P <font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 00:01, September 16, 2011 (UTC)

Sweeet! :D <font color="Blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Ruining everyone's fun since 2009! 00:06, September 16, 2011 (UTC)

... :O You work at Starbucks!? Must be epic. :D ~ M  T  D  M  00:17, September 16, 2011 (UTC)

Yeah, that's not favoritism. That's nepotism. xD And nice. :D You get an employee discount? ~ M  T  D  M  00:26, September 16, 2011 (UTC)

Well. >.> XD So, whenever you'd like, just send a hot coaco to New York, alright? ;) ~ M  T  D  M  00:58, September 16, 2011 (UTC)

loltrue. xD ~ M  T  D  M  01:19, September 16, 2011 (UTC)

You mentioned recently that you play organized volleyball. What position(s) do you play? Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I--  15:32, September 16, 2011 (UTC)

I reversed one of your deletions. I don't think we want to delete the "candidates for deletion" template, so I presume that your doing so was an accident. Oh, well, we're new at this. Gideoncrawle I have a song to sing, O!  Sing me your song, O!  A wandering minstrel, I--  06:30, September 17, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks, Lalainee. I haven't checked it yet, but I'm sure it'll be a help. :) <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:13, September 19, 2011 (UTC)

Well, since I've posted the above, I have looked at the message. Thanks for it. I'll have to give it deeper thought once I sit down to make the image. It should be a huge help. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:27, September 19, 2011 (UTC)

Here's a hint as to who it is: click meh]! Not my favorite song by her, but I love the video. XD <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 02:06, September 19, 2011 (UTC)

XD All of my music choices for you end up being ironic. IDK why I didn't suggest her before. I've known her music for a while. Might I suggest Actor Out of Work, The Strangers, and Marrow. I really like the videos for Actor Out of Work and Marrow (The Strangers doesn't have a video video, to my knowledge). She's got some strong videos under her belt. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 02:56, September 19, 2011 (UTC)

I just know Courtship Dating. Anything else by them I might like (similar to crystal castles, and reasonably inoffensive?). <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 03:08, September 19, 2011 (UTC)

I'd have to listen to that one with discretion, I guess. XD Thanks for the warning. Back to St. Vincent, I've always found that the camera really seems to like her. XD Despite her somewhat quirky appearance. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 03:32, September 19, 2011 (UTC)

Maybe she's from the Hamptons. XD <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 03:46, September 19, 2011 (UTC)

Hello, Lal. It's me, Lulu! :D Well, I wanted to ask you to read Total Drama on Deck and tell me if you liked it and if you Have any tips on writing. Thanks! :D --Lulucas777 02:03, September 20, 2011 (UTC)

Hey, Lalainee. I just wanted to apologize for what I brought up on the wiki chat, to you and Shane. It must have been a lot to handle, from someone you've never met in real life...and I probably shouldn't have dumped that kind of info on you two. I just wanted to know...are we still friends? <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Oops, is my ego showing? 23:57, September 26, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks. Honestly, you're one of my best friends here, if that wasn't obvious by how many nicknames I've given you. I just worry about that kind of thing pushing people away, ja'know? I'm talking to Sprink about it, now...which I didn't want to do at first, because he's my big bro and I didn't want him to worry. But it's probably for the best that I told him. Anyway, thanks again :) <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Oops, is my ego showing? 01:48, September 27, 2011 (UTC)

Did I ever tell you I like Paper Planes (I feel guilty, though, since some of the lyrics are o_O)? Anyway, What?!?! JK, I did see the episode. I was pretty satisfied with the result, as I don't consider Isis an All-Star (Like... Tenth place on the first season is All-Star material?). Plus, Isis didn't have very strong photos on either season (the first call out this season, I don't think was deserved, based on the photo). I was thrilled at Allison's performance this week, though. She rocks, and I liked seeing more of her. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:09, September 30, 2011 (UTC)

I quite enjoyed it when Allison said 'tooch'. That was pretty funny. I also liked the way Angelea asked Nigel what he meant by his critique on her for the challenge. I was afraid she was going to go off on him. XD I was also nervous for her, but I had a feeling Isis was out from the statement at the begininning of the episode about winning the cycle. As for the photoshoot, I liked it, too. It was better than the first two, which didn't let us see why these girls are All-Stars (ironically so on the first shoot). I got pretty ticked at Jay for telling Shannon what she is or is not comfortable with. Rawr at him. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:26, September 30, 2011 (UTC)

Yup. I really did not have much hope for Camille doing too well, in the first place. To me, she got on for having a famous quote (and maybe a spider bite). >_> I was pretty nervous for Angelea, though. She's my favorite behind Allison. It's too bad that Allison out-tooched her so severely. :P <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:48, September 30, 2011 (UTC)

I like Lisa a lot better than I did on her season, though I still enjoy her "Eat a cookie!" line, and chillaxing with that bush. XD <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 02:03, September 30, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks. 71.161.240.42 18:47, October 4, 2011 (UTC)

Oh, I love The Breakfast Club. It's one of my all-time favorite movies. Anyway, that is a bit of a tough question...I like all of the kids, honestly, as I found all of them pretty interesting. I'd say Brian is my 4th favorite. I liked him, a lot, but sometimes he did come off a little Hermanish, ja'know? 3rd is probably Allison. I like how she slowly becomes more and more open, during the movie, and I enjoy she and Andrew as a couple. I think they're cute together. Claire and Bender are tied for 2nd. I think they're the most complex of the five. I like Molly Ringwald, and I've gone and watched most of her other teen movies from that era. I think she's kind of underrated. The same is true of Judd Nelson. I don't think anyone else could have been Bender. Andrew is my favorite, because I like the idea of a character who is popular and intelligent in their own right, but has been pressured and pushed so hard that they have a difficult time thinking for themselves. I find him to be the most interesting, even if he isn't as complex as Bender or Claire. <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Oops, is my ego showing? 19:39, October 6, 2011 (UTC)

I think all five were really well-written. I think it's kind of funny that your favorite and my favorite ended up together, at the end. I have to admit, the first time I watched the movie, I didn't expect to like it. And, really, I didn't like it at first. But as it went on...I don't know, I just kind of fell in love with it. It's funny how movies manage to do that to you, sometimes. And, I agree, Ringwald and Nelson did a fantastic job. They all did, really. <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Oops, is my ego showing? 20:20, October 6, 2011 (UTC)

I wasn't sure if I'd like the characters, or not. I went in blind, when I rented the movie. Hmm...I do have a favorite scene. My favorite scene is when they're all sitting around, and talking about their lives. It's the scene that put Andrew at the top, for me. When he was talking about bullying that kid, and feeling so low afterwards, and how he feels towards his stepfather...that kind of resonated with me. It was a powerful scene all together. Even though Brian is my least favorite of the five, the scene where he admits that he was going to kill himself made me soften up towards him. <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Oops, is my ego showing? 20:31, October 6, 2011 (UTC)

I loooove "Don't You Forget About Me"! It was on the radio once, and I turned it up and rocked out! Also, I like those scenes too. It's basically a whole movie of great scenes. <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Oops, is my ego showing? 22:21, October 6, 2011 (UTC)

You are a lot of fun to talk to, and Gideon helped me pick out the pink for Lil. Hot pink! :D Also, I'm in total agreement on liking or disliking people based on their personalities, not gender or race etc. JustLittleOlMe Lil   Jay JLOM   Mrs. Gideon  23:16, October 6, 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for the notice, Laylay! I'm thinking about posting the chapter tomorrow, as my date ran a little later than I expected. I'm also recovering from an injury involving barbed wire (you know the date went well when someone gets a barbed wire injury). But yeah...we were standing by this field, filled with cows and bulls, and she saw this really pretty feather inside the field. So, I jumped a barbed wire fence, grabbed the feather, and climbed back over the fence and gave it to her. <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">We want the funk! Give up the funk! 01:29, October 17, 2011 (UTC)

You gotta be like, "Chat, why you gotta make me hurt you so bad?" and then hit the refresh button with little mercy. <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Nothin' last forever, even cold November Rain 23:27, October 21, 2011 (UTC)

Have funsies, Layla :P I dunno if I'll be around a lot tomorrow, my girlfriend is coming over to watch Sharktopus. <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Thanks for the heads up, bro 23:36, October 21, 2011 (UTC)

Talk to ya in a while, hipsterdile. <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">Thanks for the heads up, bro 23:40, October 21, 2011 (UTC)

Yo, are you one of the people in your avatar, or are those celebrities that I'm too out of touch to recognize? Also, I thought about leaving my signature off, because I figured I'm the only one here who would begin a question with "yo" :P <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">I ain't afraid of your smokescreen hustle 22:07, November 3, 2011 (UTC)

Oh, I was gonna say, "Wow, you're pretty, bro!" But since none are you, I suppose I don't have to say that :P And, it looks like I was correct in it being people I'm too out-of-touch to know. Hmm, maybe I should log out, and see how many people recognize me anonymous messages by the number of "bros" and "yos" I use :O I smell and experiment~!! <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">I ain't afraid of your smokescreen hustle 22:33, November 3, 2011 (UTC)

Okay! But don't tell no one >.> <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">I ain't afraid of your smokescreen hustle 23:15, November 3, 2011 (UTC)

Love the Clueless av. At first, I couldn't tell what it was (I thought it was from The Facts of Life. XD), but I did figure it out when I saw it up closer. I think Clueless, while popular at the time, is grossly underrated in what it had to say, and how powerful and truly Shakespearean the story was (of course, it was based on Emma, which I don't think was Shakespeare, but the movie did have that vibe). It was also pretty funny, and one of the first movies of its kind in that era. I think it's one of the movie greats, but will never be looked upon as such due to the fact that it will forever looked down as a light teen movie. :/ P.S. Allison's music video was epic (without Tyra and the chibi). <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 17:07, November 4, 2011 (UTC)

I went ahead and did that Gym Leader battle royale! It was pretty fun. The final five were Clair, Blue, Drayden, Clay and Brawley (Brawley? Say whaaaat? Literally, he only came against people who were weak to Fighting XD). <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">I ain't afraid of your smokescreen hustle 02:28, November 7, 2011 (UTC)

Brawley didn't win, just so you know XD <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">I ain't afraid of your smokescreen hustle 20:25, November 7, 2011 (UTC)

Instead of giving you just the information you asked for, I'm going to do things the annoying way. Clair defeated Clay, sending Clay to 5th. Then Blue beat Brawley, Brawley placed 4th. Clair vs. Drayden ended with Clair in 3rd place, and the final match was Drayden vs. Blue, with Blue winning. <font color="Sky blue">TDIwriter <font color="Black">I ain't afraid of your smokescreen hustle 20:29, November 7, 2011 (UTC)

Cool! I think Queen is probably...7th or 8th, on my list. I didn't get to share my list, so here goes.

10th - Metallica

9th - Ozzy Osbourne (Solo career, not with Sabbath)

8th - Pearl Jam

7th - Queen

6th - Alice in Chains

5th - Aerosmith

4th - Lynyrd Skynyrd

3rd - Soundgarden

2nd - Guns N' Roses

1st - AC/DC

<font color="Sky blue">Phrozen Infuego <font color="Black">So Full of Anger 22:51, November 13, 2011 (UTC)

I think what I like about AC/DC is that they've been a stable band for almost 40 years. Ironically Guns N' Roses, my second favorite, is notorious for being one of the most unstable, dysfunctional bands of all time. XD <font color="Sky blue">Phrozen Infuego <font color="Black">So Full of Anger 22:59, November 13, 2011 (UTC)

I love Pearl Jam, obviously since it's in the top ten. They're pretty cool people, too. Eddie Vedder is a noted environmentalist, as well as an opponent to big business and the certain media outlets. They're also one of the "Big Four" of grunge, so that's always a plus. Actually, only one of the "Big Four" didn't make my top ten, and that's Nirvana. (Soundgarden and AIC being the other two). <font color="Sky blue">Phrozen Infuego <font color="Black">So Full of Anger 23:09, November 13, 2011 (UTC)

Part of the reason I'm reluctant to fo that is because I opened up to art requests. Another reason is that I'd be forced to use Paint.net for those pics, and I don't know if I'm comfortable with the program, anymore. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:02, November 15, 2011 (UTC)

I went back to .net for Stevie and Micky D.'s makeover images, and I pretty much had to relearn the whole program. :/ <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:05, November 15, 2011 (UTC)

I do want to do it, though, so I might try (I could make Doyce's since I made him in SAI). And that adage doesn't work on me. I easily forget how to do basic things when I don't do them regularly. :P It's sad, really. XD <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:07, November 15, 2011 (UTC)

You're fun! XD For just a second I thought you were serious about my nepotism vote. :P XD JustLittleOlMe Lil   Jay JLOM   Mrs. Gideon  23:26, November 16, 2011 (UTC)

Please don't misunderstand. I love your joking. :D JustLittleOlMe Lil   Jay JLOM   Mrs. Gideon  23:54, November 16, 2011 (UTC)

I knew I really liked you for a reason. XD You are one of the sweetest people on this wiki, and with a terrific sense of humor. :D JustLittleOlMe Lil   Jay JLOM   Mrs. Gideon  00:13, November 17, 2011 (UTC)

Ditto! *great big hug* My wiki buddette! :P XD JustLittleOlMe Lil   Jay JLOM   Mrs. Gideon  00:48, November 17, 2011 (UTC)

It sounds pretty amazing. It was Regis' final episode of Live!, so it was sad, bur good. TT_TT <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:28, November 19, 2011 (UTC)

Live! isn't ending, only Regis is leaving the show. It'll be called Live! with Kelly until they find their next cohost. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 01:42, November 20, 2011 (UTC)

I like it a lot. :3 Thanks, and... I think it works on her. She probably wouldn't be so bold as to have her shoulders exposed so, but the rest works. Mind if I put it on her page (eventually)? <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 18:47, November 20, 2011 (UTC)

I decided to change the color of my "Mrs Gideon." For a laugh, go to source mode after you see what color it is now. :D JustLittleOlMe Lil   Jay JLOM   Mrs. Gideon  04:17, November 22, 2011 (UTC)

IKR? I finally found a color of green that I like and that fits - limegreen. :) But I might stick with this cos it's such an odd glitch. And I like that color of purple. xD JustLittleOlMe Lil   Jay JLOM   Mrs. Gideon  05:08, November 22, 2011 (UTC)

They're pretty awesome. XD You're getting better with Paint. Expect them to end up on their pages, eventually. XD <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 15:14, November 22, 2011 (UTC)

Do you happen to have a fanfiction.net account? If you do, I could message you the details there. <font color="Sky blue">Brandy <font color="Black"> Captain America's been torn apart, he's a court jester with a broken heart. 00:45, November 26, 2011 (UTC)

Sounds like a plan. <font color="Sky blue">Brandy <font color="Black"> Captain America's been torn apart, he's a court jester with a broken heart. 00:51, November 26, 2011 (UTC)

I see you couldn't resist Doycing it up. Brandy approves. <font color="Sky blue">Brandy <font color="Black"> Captain America's been torn apart, he's a court jester with a broken heart. 17:23, November 26, 2011 (UTC)

I agree, Dante is really the only one left (male-wise), that I wouldn't want to win. I think he'll make the final five, though. Oh, and FYI, I had to shave off the sideburns. The sideburn/stubble/ponytail combo was too powerful for one man to possess. <font color="Sky blue">Brandy <font color="Black"> Is it them or me? Well I just can't see. 17:31, November 26, 2011 (UTC)

Don't I know it, gurl! I mean, normally I'm fine with too much power...but I started to think about Starscream in the comics. He received endless power, similar to my triple threat, and he...exploded. I didn't feel like exploding, today. <font color="Sky blue">Brandy <font color="Black"> Is it them or me? Well I just can't see. 17:38, November 26, 2011 (UTC)

Yeah, maybe...I mean, usually it's so fun. There's confetti, and people dance in the street, doing cartwheels and praising their various ethnic Gods...it's almost like a fair. I guess I just stayed up too late last night. Man, the amazingly culturally diverse group of neighbor kids are gonna be so bummed...<font color="Sky blue">Brandy <font color="Black"> Is it them or me? Well I just can't see. 17:44, November 26, 2011 (UTC)

Well, I was actually just being a smartass (as is my nature), but you've given me a wonderful idea for a screenplay. <font color="Sky blue">Brandy <font color="Black"> Is it them or me? Well I just can't see. 17:51, November 26, 2011 (UTC)

Just so you know, I wasn't being mean yesterday on Chat. I wasn't sure why Brandon needed a push (home?), and didn't know how he was getting there (offline?). Sorry if I read stuff wrong. I was mostly trying to be silly. Sadly our computer desk makes it hard to get near the computer unless you're sitting at it, so I'm just being sure you didn't take any offense. Love you wiki sis! JustLittleOlMe Lil   Jay JLOM   Mrs. Gideon  19:07, November 26, 2011 (UTC)

XD You are my BFWF (Best Female Wiki Friend) and I am SO glad to know you. Thanks! JustLittleOlMe Lil   Jay JLOM   Mrs. Gideon  03:58, November 27, 2011 (UTC)

Well, I'm kinda thinking that Angelea is the winner this time. She's got that kind of edit. Lisa is also getting a lot of screentime, but I feel like Angelea is getting a more winnery edit. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 23:16, November 27, 2011 (UTC)

I know, but it's Tyra Banks we're talking about. Anyone she feels like that day could win. I'm sensing an underdog victory, though. IDK if there's ever been one where the consistently worst model of the season has won (I'm talking Iluvy winning, here. XD). <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 23:21, November 27, 2011 (UTC)

Congrats at 1,700 edits. 17 is my second favorite number. Anyway, I'm letting you, Sprink, and the TAbro know this, since we're an inner circle. I might be gone, for a bit...I'm not quitting or anything, just some wicked bad stuff going on. I'll try to keep ya'll updated, if that's at all possible...<font color="Sky blue">Well, wiki, it seems as though the noose is tight on my neck <font color="Black">Don't mourn me if I leave. 02:30, November 29, 2011 (UTC)

Hey, Layla. Well, I'm better now. I was going to kill myself, but decided against it. So, I'll be sticking around the wiki. <font color="Sky blue">Help me believe...it's not the real me... <font color="Black">This animal I have become... 19:40, November 29, 2011 (UTC)

Thank you for noticing that I'm both lovely AND charismatic. <font color="Sky blue">"Much Ego Man" Brandy Savage <font color="Black"> Dig it? 02:20, November 30, 2011 (UTC)

It's nice to know you aren't an alcoholic. I had my worries. Anyway, I didn't notice it until now XD <font color="Sky blue">"Much Ego Man" Brandy Savage <font color="Black"> Dig it? 02:24, November 30, 2011 (UTC)

Ah yes, alcoholism: the most humorous of all addictions. Personally, I make heroin jokes whenever I finish donating blood. It's nice to know I'm not the only highbrow humorist on the wiki! <font color="Sky blue">"Much Ego Man" Brandy Savage <font color="Black"> Dig it? 02:28, November 30, 2011 (UTC)

Oh, they loved me, today. I went in to give blood, and they couldn't find a vein in my right arm, and they go to my left arm, where they accidentally hit a tendon. The whole time, I'm making jokes and telling them that they should hang my picture on the wall for being so challenging. XD <font color="Sky blue">"Much Ego Man" Brandy Savage <font color="Black"> Dig it? 02:39, November 30, 2011 (UTC)

I just noticed... you have Vanuatu listed as one of your favorite seasons. THAT'S MY FAVORITE SEASON! :DDDDD! YAY!!!!! *hugs Layla extremely hard* Sorry, I just feel it's a really underrated season. Was it the fact that it contains one of four real survivor Villainesses (Ami)? Or maybe plucky Eliza? Or perhaps the wonderful revenge story of Chris? <font color="#gold">If you're going to lie <font color="#blue">to an all-knowing admin,  <font color="#red">you should at least put some effort in it.  02:44, November 30, 2011 (UTC)

Well, I personally consider Jerri, Jaime (from China), and Parvati the others. There have been a few others. I actually think that Shii-Ann could be considered one as well. As for Brook... he did find a hot Amber. Too bad Boston Rob found her first... <font color="#gold">If you're going to lie <font color="#blue">to an all-knowing admin,  <font color="#red">you should at least put some effort in it.  03:19, November 30, 2011 (UTC)

Okay, so the amber thing WASN'T Brook. Shows how much I don't remember him. XD <font color="#gold">If you're going to lie <font color="#blue">to an all-knowing admin,  <font color="#red">you should at least put some effort in it.  03:22, November 30, 2011 (UTC)

Well, think of it this way. A Survivor villain (in my book) is someone who plays the game in such a way, that not only is it merciless, but it also creates this wanting in you to see them get eliminated. Jerri and Parv were like that. (to some, Soo-yee? Sin-Jo? whoever she was, she was also a villain in that regards to others). Jaime, I feel, was a villainess. She's actually extremely nice and all, but here's what happened. When James and Dave came over to her tribe, she and P.G. both began plotting ways to get rid of them, such as throwing challenges. Jaime was the head leader of this. They throw the challenge, and get Dave out while letting Frosti and Sharea know that they're still wanting to aline with them at the merge. Their logic is totally understanding. Well, Jaime's logic it. However, there's a part where it turns from mastermindery, to mastermindery that makes you want to see Jaime get down a peg. She and P.G. LAUGH at poor James and Dave. While I adore P.G. and Jaime (and love her for the villainess thingy). Jaime knows that she's safe, and she and P.G. laugh about it right in their faces! The thing about villains, is that they have an epic downfall. (Ami and Jerri, anyone?) Jaime's was SOOOOO sweet. I adore her, and I actually feel sorry for her. I mean, the poor girl thought she had an idol. If I were in her shoes, I'd play the exact same way. ...Without the giggling and the laughing at James, of course. She was extremely smug about it all, and laughed at James and Dave. That, personally, classifies her as a villain in my book. And to top it all off, she was actually pretty good! You really can't help that she didn't know that Todd gave James an idol and that James found another one. I would've thought that fake idol she had was the real one. Again, I love Jaime, but she had easily the funniest downfall ever. <font color="#gold">If you're going to lie <font color="#blue">to an all-knowing admin,  <font color="#red">you should at least put some effort in it.  03:37, November 30, 2011 (UTC)

I just noticed your new sig. I love that song. :3-- Radicalm18 "Nice guys finish last,  that's why I'll treat you like trash." 21:18, December 2, 2011 (UTC)

"Hey!" Erica quickly gets out of bed, "You all survived the vote!"

"As opposed to being killed by it?" Robin mutters, under her breath, as she lays down face-first on her bunk.

Ignoring Robin's comment, Erica continues, "So, who went home, then?"

"Marvin," Christy says, "Marvin went home. Which is strange, because I voted for Judd."

"Is Marvin that one big dude, or that other kind of little dude?" Diamond asks, as she lazily scratches her head. Nodding her head, she says, "Ohhh, I see."

"You see what?" Katherine asks, confused.

Diamond rolls her eyes, "Don't even. You toooootally just answered me, abstractly."

"No," Katherine says, "No I did not. Nor will I ever."

"Communist," Diamond whistles, cheerfully.

"You mean conformist, don't you?" Katherine looks surprised, and somewhat puzzled as well.

"Oh," Diamond looks slightly embarassed by her mistake, "What are you talking about? I totes said conformist the first time. Haha, you must have misheard me. All of the mainstream in this room makes it hard to concentrate, you know?"

"Uh, sure," Katherine shrugs.

<font color="Sky blue">"Much Ego Man" Brandy Savage <font color="Black"> Dig it? 18:18, December 3, 2011 (UTC)

Hey, no worries! I wonder, would Brenda be considered a villain? And NaOnka? I forgot about current Survivor. Oh, I HAVE to share this dream I had with you. I was in the Big Brother house with a bunch of people that I knew, and Survivor characters. (I call them characters since the show is edited in such a way that we never know them truly). One of the people was Parvati. Parvati and I started talking, and it turns out that she and James had an alliance. I asked her, "Can I be in the alliance?" She giggled and said sweetly, "No, you can't." with a huge smile on her face. Then, my friend Victor comes up and asks, "Hey, can I be in your alliance?" "Sure, Victor! *giggle*" I march down to where Jane and Holly are sleeping and tell them about the alliance. We gather the rest of the players together and vote out Parvati. She was SHOCKED! ...Then I woke up. I also had a dream before that dream in which Talim (from SC) was in suspended animation. It wasn't just her, but every single one of her costumes as well. It was weird, they were chanting. *shrugs* <font color="#gold">If you're going to lie <font color="#blue">to an all-knowing admin,  <font color="#red">you should at least put some effort in it.  02:53, December 5, 2011 (UTC)

Hello. Do you know how to add a Contents box to a page? I dont understand how

Yeah, that's cool, Laylay. I hope you like it. Personally, it's my favorite chapter, so far. :) <font color="Sky blue">Brandon <font color="Black"> Likes to bug Sprinkle-Dawg, TAbro, and Laylay 21:48, December 11, 2011 (UTC)

I just remembered/realized something. Okay, when TAU first came here...I didn't like him. And now he's one of my best bros, here. When you first came here...I didn't like you either. And now, you're my best female bro, here. That's some cray-cray stuff :O - Signed, Brandon "His Broliness".

Yeah, I'm logged in, now. Really, you didn't like me? But I'm lovely and charismatic :( <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 22:12, December 20, 2011 (UTC)

To be honest, I remember not liking you because you insulted the Snivy line. XD Why didn't you like me? I remember our first interaction was kind of awkward. It was something like, I saw you liked AC/DC, and I left a message of approval, and you were like, "Yeah, okay, thanks." <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 22:18, December 20, 2011 (UTC)

Well, I was just kind of paraphrasing what you said. :P I thinking I had like, offended you or something. <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 23:20, December 20, 2011 (UTC)

Well, I'm sure by now, people have left more awkward messages than that. Like that one guy who randomly let you know that he didn't like you, before. :D <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 23:27, December 20, 2011 (UTC)

I was amused by the fact that I told you, and expected you to laugh, yet when you said the same thing, I demanded to know why. XD I think it's really cool that we're friends now. You're really cool, you know, for a token female! :D Seriously though, I'm glad we became friends, because you're a really nice person, and you're one of my best/closest friends here, and I really appreciate you sitting through my rambles and egotism. <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 23:36, December 20, 2011 (UTC)

I haven't actually watched the finale yet, but I'm aware of the results. <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 00:03, December 21, 2011 (UTC)

I have mixed feelings about it. I'm kind of happy, because I like the fact that it was someone atypical, and pretty tough. However, I'm a little disappointed just because it wasn't the person I was rooting for. Overall, it was fairly satisfying. Totally hate the person who came in third. <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 00:24, December 21, 2011 (UTC)

I enjoy the person who came in fourth the same way I enjoy really bad Syfy channel movies. But, I didn't want them to win. I was rooting for the person who came in second. <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 00:33, December 21, 2011 (UTC)

They were entertaining in a comical way, but I don't really get why they're a fan favorite. Sure, they're wicked at physical challenges, but they aren't exactly known for their strength above the neck. Not to mention, the way they speak is like watching a burn out read lines in a play. <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 00:39, December 21, 2011 (UTC)

They remind me of this impression of Keanu Reeves I saw. The guy was doing Shakespeare as K-Reeves, "Alas, poor Yorick. I knew him...whoa, you're like, a skull?" <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 00:47, December 21, 2011 (UTC)

I considered naming a really weak Pokemon "Yorick", on my Nuzlocke, just so I can use that line when it dies. <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 00:52, December 21, 2011 (UTC)

He was a jester, I believe. That would work, seeing as I don't especially like Spinda. >.> Too bad the Emerald Nuzlocke is over. Not that I captured a Spinda, anyway. Oh, I hear Jeff is only doing one or two more seasons of Survivor. Do you know if that's true or not? <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 00:57, December 21, 2011 (UTC)

Yeah. He's pushing 50, but that's still pretty young, nowadays. I don't know if this sounds weird...but he looks great for his age, I'd say. I hope he doesn't quit, I lurve Jeff and his comments. <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 01:04, December 21, 2011 (UTC)

Well, I meant as in, because I'm a dude. But yeah, I see what you mean. Watching Boreo and Australia, he seemed pretty chill. He probably didn't expect the show to last to long, or host as long as he has, or something like that. I think he's just gotten more comfortable with his role on the show. I mean, if he did leave, I'd be really sad. I'd still watch Survivor, but it just wouldn't be the same without Jeff. <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 01:16, December 21, 2011 (UTC)

I'm not sure who they'd get to replace him. But I agree, they'd have some big shoes to fill. On an unrelated note, I found out that my father wanted to name me "Axl". :O I was so disappointed that my mother shot that down. <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 01:25, December 21, 2011 (UTC)

Nice job on FU, girl. <font color="Red">Jake R <font color="Green">-Professional Troll. 18:08, January 1, 2012 (UTC)

Hey, Lal. :) Can I ask you for a favor? Can you delete Clara so I can use it? It was one of Fanny's but Kenzen said to put a delete tag on it. And congrats winning FU! :D -- Lulucas777 If we burn, you burn with us!  - Katniss Everdeen 04:25, January 2, 2012 (UTC)

Your current edit count holds a special place in my heart, despite every single number being odd. 1939 is my grandma's birth year. <font color="Blue">His Royal Broliness <font color="Black"> The Phrozen Infuego 21:33, January 10, 2012 (UTC)

So you know, I gave Face Off a shot... and loved it! XD I watched the whole first season (as well as the first episode of the second season). It's a good match, and a more manly option, for someone who likes the creative side of reality competition. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 16:51, January 12, 2012 (UTC)

That's hilarious. Sam was my favorite, and Connor my second favorite. XD Jo was my third fave (yeah, she was dramatic, but I liked that she was an underdog that did consistently well). Gage (the one whose name escaped you) was my fourth fave mostly because he reminded me so much of Angelea. XD His mannerisms and how he spoke were very similar, as was his time in confessional. He wasn't as catty, though. He was more like Angelea on her first season. I wasn't a huge fan of his work, though he did have some good moments. I liked Sam and Connor's work the most (though I loved the idea behind Jo's nun slasher movie. XD), and I liked their personalities. They were kind of no nonsense, anti-drama, though Connor had a lot of drama concerning him. Sam was kind of a rare kind of reality contestant, calm but a hard worker. As for the season two opening episode, there is some very good work, particularly on the main challenge. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 20:17, January 12, 2012 (UTC)

I felt like Jo's tagline was the best. It should have had a different title, though, but it would be hard to think of something else. I think I should go through all my favorite things made. Connor and Jo's alien. It was both my kind of character, and also it looked very professional. Thom and Sam's slashers. The teddy bear was cute, I don't care what anyone says. XD Sam's looked good on tv, but it might have had an issue with the edges, as she was having problems with that. I also liked the Japanese couple's gender swap. XD Sam's male disguise was good, too. I thought Gage's was the worst there (including Megan's), since she looked inhuman, and the paint streaks on his feet were bad. As for the last challenge, I agree that Sam's was not very good, but her challenge was definitely the most difficult. I did like it better than the judges did, though, and I liked it better than Tate's. I would have been satisfied with either Gage or Connor winning, but I consistenly liked Connor's work. He seemed the most professional with the quality of his work. As for season two, keep an eye out for Ian. He's not particularly good looking, but he'd make a great character model. XD Though he dresses similar to updated Tsuyoshi and Ira. XD <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 21:03, January 12, 2012 (UTC)

Megan didn't really shine, I think. As for Tate's disguise... like with Gage's disguise, it didn't seem very human, while it was pretty funny. <font color="Green">Sprinklemist <font color="Orange">hasn't changed his signature in a long time. 22:09, January 12, 2012 (UTC)