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# we interrupt this broadcast....

Thank you to everyone who voted for my CupBot animation, it was very lovely of you.
But I can't accept the prize of the HD-DVD player as I have nowhere to put it and can't afford
to buy more films in an entirely different format. So, I'm giving it away.

Inspired by all the complaining that compo's will only be won by those with expensive bits of software or 'talent',
I have decided to redirect the HD-DVD player to whoever posts the best sob story as to why they should have won,
PLUS a still image of something nice and fluffy (to counter the horrific choice of Image Challenge this week!)

Post only in this thread please, I will pick a winner at 6pm UK time.
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:36, archived)
# My entry was "too clever" for the front page and lost millions of votes.
Probably.

Tell you what I just won an HD-DVD of a "very good" film. Keep the machine and you can have my DVD. But please post a grovelling reason why you should get it!

;O)

NB:


(I helped save b3ta! collapsibletank procreates, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:38, archived)
# because otherwise
his coffee-mug will continue to make ring-marks on his desk? :P
(I helped save b3ta! evilstevie misses the Orange Place of late, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:42, archived)
# fluffy tiem!
good luck all.

and congrats on the 2nd place mate
(I helped save b3ta! c_kick or, as some people call him, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:39, archived)
# boo hoo
my hamster died, my favourite sock has a hole in and I've just found out that my ex does NOT have shingles, unw00t...
(FloydPink has a full robot chubby..., Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:39, archived)
# :(
I have no time to go home and draw something. So you'll have to have a fluffy repost. I don't want the DVD player, I don't deserve it- I didn't enter the compo. But it's still a lovely thing to do, bless you.


(I helped save b3ta! Captain Wow currently being a cunt in Infamous, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:40, archived)
# I never win anything!
EDIT:



(I helped save b3ta! Sir Aunty Grampa Dave the Hat - enjoying a post-meridian muncheon - Ta! Cannaoogim!?, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:40, archived)
# add a picture ;D
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:41, archived)
# Aww
that's a pretty cool thing to do rather than flog it on ebay :)
nice one, HappyToast.
(and no, I don't want an HD-DVD player either, thanks)
(I helped save b3ta! evilstevie misses the Orange Place of late, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:41, archived)
# Give it this guy I reckon
www.b3ta.com/board/7825024
Only 19 days into his b3ta career, posts a highly creditable anim, 4 minutes before the compo closes.

I can't afford to replace my entire DVD collection either.
(I helped save b3ta! barryheadwound Mul-ti-pass? Multipass!, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:41, archived)
# Here's my cat


I had some great ideas, but then my $100 million private plane, piloted by by beautiful wife crashed into my uninsured mansion, killing my entire family. Also, I have inoperable cancer.
(I helped save b3ta! The Coast Of Yemen, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:42, archived)
# also, your cat is fat with bytes
edit: also, your cat is fat with bytes
(I helped save b3ta! plentyofants more ghee, vicar?, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:44, archived)
# ...
What?



ninja!
(I helped save b3ta! The Coast Of Yemen, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:48, archived)
# I reckon
DOCTOR DYSLEXIA deserves to win it owing to his excellent, beautifully sublime 'Robopear'.

That is all.
(Simanenyee (killed to bits), Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:42, archived)
# hahahahahahah
hahahahahahahaha
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
hahahhahaha
haa haaa
(I helped save b3ta! d d, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:44, archived)
# seconded
(I helped save b3ta! mutated monty, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:45, archived)
# ^
(I helped save b3ta! McBadger COW, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:08, archived)
# i should have won the compo, my image of the robo-pear had love and sweat and tears and mancum put into it
could anyone understand the witty satire and social commentary? no of course not, they spit on it. they said robo-pear was the worst compo entry of all times and forever. and what the fucking shit? I never get any of the credit i deserve as an artist. all day people sneer at me and call me mean names because of my artistic talent and their lack thereof and i don't know. when will my works be appreciated by the general public? must they be post-hummus? should my death be my career launcher in the the foray of fine arts? whatever.

(I helped save b3ta! d d, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:42, archived)
# Spooky
...
(Simanenyee (killed to bits), Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:44, archived)
# IT'SA ME, MARIO!
(I helped save b3ta! pzyko Query failed., Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:44, archived)
# that's possibly a winning grin
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:48, archived)
# perhaps
you should send round the hd-dvd player amongst the 3rd-7th place winners with nothing to play their discs on

very generous of you 'n' all, toasty. (i don't really want it, mind you, so i won't ask)
(I helped save b3ta! plentyofants more ghee, vicar?, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:43, archived)
# Why not sell it to save christmas?
www.b3ta.com/board/7824723
(I helped save b3ta! hanke murphy, I'm a mess, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:44, archived)
# FLUFFAH TEIM?
That's the best kind of time!

Also, the DVD player is lost on me, as I've a shitty portable telly. BUT, cheeky reposts are definitely something I'll indulge in.





and as it's you:

(I helped save b3ta! Ttssattsr, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:45, archived)
# :D
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:47, archived)
# What a wonderful gesture

that is all.
(I helped save b3ta! mediocre ha ha ha, you're reading this, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:45, archived)
# Dear HappyToast,
I would like to win because as soon as my crude yet hilarious drawing was forced off the popular entries page by a horde of entries by Lucasfilm employees, I was then mugged and beaten by a big laughing 3D animator who broke all my limbs.

:(

(I helped save b3ta! wheelybird mreee!, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:46, archived)
# <Tiny Tim Voice> I've only got a basic ball mouse and the
vertical rollers got that grime build up!

Further more, I've only got a VGA graphics card that supports 256 colours and due to my complex colour blindness 243 of these colours are indistinguishable to me.

If I were to win I'd use the HD laser to burn off the grime and correct my colour blindness.

*
* Manditory fluff as per competition requirement



EDIT:
Just to point out I too don't need a HD player cus I don't have a HD tv and don't buy or rent DVDs though I do think that it's a very nice thing to do and that you're verr verr talented.
(I helped save b3ta! busy phil is still bloody busy, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:48, archived)
# damned impressive effort
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:49, archived)
# I've been playing with this stupid fat hamster image for ages...
But it doesn't really have much purpose...

Anyway, congrats on the CupBot success, however I suspect that you just video robot cups and claim them as your own creations; hence the fact that you're conscience forces you to give up the HD-DVD player.
(I helped save b3ta! busy phil is still bloody busy, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:58, archived)
# well, if its fluffy time you want
kitten wants player....



(I helped save b3ta! TBL I posted this on, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:49, archived)
# Freddy Star ate my mouse :(
(I helped save b3ta! Koba http://sexycooladventures.blogspot.com/, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:49, archived)
# Boo hoo hoo.
I did not win as I have absolutely no discernible talent whatsoever.

Here's a picture of my cats.



Although, to be honest, I don't really see why competitions shouldn't be won by the people who are best at them.
(I helped save b3ta! Afinkawan Yes I can hear you Clem Fandango, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:51, archived)
# awesome cat photo
*noted*
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:55, archived)
# You sir, are a gent.
why not give it to a local charity to raffle? Or perhaps a school or something could use it.
(I helped save b3ta! Smallbrainfield, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:52, archived)
# ^This
very much.

(I helped save b3ta! collapsibletank procreates, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:54, archived)
# Oo, good suggestion.
/\ This.
(I helped save b3ta! Matazone has new icons, but is keeping this one, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:56, archived)
# hmmmm, sounds like a plan
although I'm new to the area (moved house, hence the skintness) so don't know who to give to. Maybe a bigger charitable organisation should take delivery. Only problem is I have no way of knowing if some receptionist will simply walk off with it!

Anyone here work for a charity?
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:00, archived)
# *Waves*
Though i'm not sure how we would shift it. I can give you marketing's phone number if you want :)
(I helped save b3ta! Jahled Three shades of black, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:10, archived)
# Me too
although it might be a bit of a double edged sword - you give that to a charity and then they would have to buy loads of HD-DVDs to use on it. Why not just eBay the thing and donate the proceeds?
(I helped save b3ta! barryheadwound Mul-ti-pass? Multipass!, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:17, archived)
# I suppose
we're not exactly overflowing with funds, as you say
(I helped save b3ta! Jahled Three shades of black, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:25, archived)
# Do eBlag still do chariddy auctioning?
'cos you can sell it on there and mark the auction as a chariddy one (which gets it some sort of special attention or something), then send a nice cheque to kittens with aids or suchlike.

If your employer subscribes to GiftAid they may even match your donation money, so the kittens get two HD-DVD players worth of money.

I'm sure if you put it on eBlag you may get a few clicks from the good people on here...
(fridgefreezer inserted a topical reference into his sig on, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:15, archived)
# Late reply time...
I work for a charity!

But don't bother giving it to us, one of the director's would only nick it...
(I helped save b3ta! The Glum Reaper cannot solve your problem because he has no jam, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 21:34, archived)
# You are king of the fluff.
I've just been made redundant four days after finishing ten months of crunch on a game.

Fluff:


EDIT: though I'm totally happy if someone else gets the player, I just fancied having a moan because it's a real pisser trying to deal with HR departments at this time of year.
(I helped save b3ta! Matazone has new icons, but is keeping this one, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:53, archived)
# I've been there :( it gets better eventually :)
hang in there chap
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:57, archived)
# Ta.
In the longer term it'll work out well, because I'll almost certainly get something better next time, I just don't know when. I really don't want to move house again though, that's the bit I'm probably most annoyed about.

Giving the player to a hospital would be an ace thing to do.
(I helped save b3ta! Matazone has new icons, but is keeping this one, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:01, archived)
# where are you at the mo
(just in case I've got connections to a nearby games company that could help)
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:04, archived)
# May I just say
that I like this pic?
It is wonderful.
*clicky*
(I helped save b3ta! notmoro and mrnotmoro : formerly Ishamael and his Missus, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:13, archived)
# You may!
:)
(I helped save b3ta! Matazone has new icons, but is keeping this one, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:56, archived)
# Very nice idea
Here's my sob story...

The world can be a cruel place, so why not spread a bit of happiness and donate the prize to Gt. Ormond St. childrens hospital instead of giving to one of the moaning, worthless twunts in this thread. :P

I'm quite happy to take any and all abuse along the lines of, "waah, waaah, he said he'd give it to one of us", as in effect, I will have 'won'.

I'll pay postage.

Here's your fluff:



(I helped save b3ta! Hamster Trippin' aka Mr. Titts, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:54, archived)
# :D
Oh this rules. I love that film anyway.
(I helped save b3ta! Captain Wow currently being a cunt in Infamous, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:56, archived)
# not a bad suggestion, can you guarantee it will go to the right place?
(and not a receptionists boyfriend's flat?)
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:05, archived)
# I reckon
if we go through these guys it'll get to where it's supposed to.

Can't guarantee it though :)
There's also no guarantee that they'll accept it, and you'll be back to square one... but it was just an idea.
(I helped save b3ta! Hamster Trippin' aka Mr. Titts, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:14, archived)
# well, it wouldn't be for me, it'd be for my dad.
he took the family to centre parks in the lake district the other week and for some reason whilst going down a water slide he managed to fuck up his ear drum, rendering him deaf in one side and unable to get out of bed for vomiting reasons. He'll be like that for a good 2 months.

He recently bought one of them fancy new TVs, but doesn't have any HD stuff to put on it. I reckon it'd make his christmas if by losing 50% of his audio his picture quality is 200% better.

and here's a picture i drew.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
(Quatermass and teh Shit, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:55, archived)
# This one is supported by maths!
(I helped save b3ta! Matazone has new icons, but is keeping this one, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:57, archived)
# I should by all rights win this because:
I have no skills, am too lazy to even try and fear the howls of laughter that would greet anything I might make.

But I did vote for you and I would really really really like to have it. And so would my cats.

There, now if that hasn't convinced you - I will make you a cup of tea* as payment.



* you might have to come here to drink it though. And hurry up before it gets cold.
(dahogga is exiting stage left, pursued by a bear, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:56, archived)
# Well, I knew that the compo would be won by either yourself or sheep with your fancy animashon skillzorz!!11
Therefore I didnt try and enter this one :'(
(Oh and my whole family got wiped out by transformers so its all a terrible reminder. OH TEH HUGE-MANATEE!)

RARGGHHHHHHHHHHH!
(I helped save b3ta! Victor Meldrew, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 14:58, archived)
# ....


I posted my entry late last night and it didn't have a chance to flourish. Huhhh, huhhh (that's me sort of cry breathing).....

www.b3ta.com/board/7823849

Plus my penis fell off last night.
(I helped save b3ta! koit WWW.HIGHASAKOIT.CO.UK, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:02, archived)
# I would have won
but my dog at my compo entry!
(I helped save b3ta! riverghost servicing your mum since, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:03, archived)
# Have you no heart Mr Toast? :'(
(I helped save b3ta! Green Spanner and his magical lack of activity, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:03, archived)
# Awww! B3ta people never cease to fluff me out


I took this about two hours ago at lunch. It's a baby cotton-top marmoset. Not had time to run it through photoshop or anything, and I doubt I will do before I get back from work, but you wanted some fluff!
(I helped save b3ta! Jahled Three shades of black, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:06, archived)
# that's some mighty fluff
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:15, archived)
# Do you work in a jungle?
(Professor Kenny Martin Hmm? What?, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:38, archived)
# Ok here we go!
My post was one of the most original I saw in the compo. b3ta.com/board/7815584
Although it was quite simple I spent alot of time slaving away on all 3 versions with no regard for my partener and kids ..... violins, heartstrings, violins, heartstrings ..... my eyes have swelled up as a result of staying up far too late and staring at the eye fucking pictures I was creating.
After all that I posted my entry at about 3am, which is hardly an ideal time to be posting.
And here is the fluffiest picture I have done!



*crosses fingers*
(I helped save b3ta! XLVII .uk, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:08, archived)
# I didn't enter...
...so therefore don't deserve the prize. The standard of entries put me off.

Have this though Mr Toast for such a nice gesture!
(Roodie Doodie 's got wood, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:23, archived)
# I voted for you
give it to whoever came last.
(katesbush, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 15:23, archived)
#
(I helped save b3ta! ..wil, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 16:01, archived)
# :)
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 16:08, archived)
# If it's cute you want.....


Good man. I'll give it to my uncle's charity as an auction item.. www.aabc.org.uk
(I helped save b3ta! Just Juan Cornetto will take you to the lo-rider show n' flaunt ya on, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 16:44, archived)
# It's not really a sob story as such
but I will have nothing to play my runner-up prize when it arrives.

Oh well.
(I helped save b3ta! Mystery_Bob, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 17:25, archived)
# What a thoroughly nice thing to do.
(although I also like the charity idea).

I say donate it to Prince as an apology for the truly awful way we implied he was a despicable little cunt who actually removed some ribs so he could be even further up his own arse - where he is likely to bump into those snivelling tossers who represent him.
Which of course isn't true.

I'm sure Prince could make good use of a HD-DVD player - if he watched himself in HD, he could see clearly just how talented and special he really is.

Ummm.
(I helped save b3ta! Zak McFlimby Twibbling @McFlimby, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 17:27, archived)
# hahaha
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 17:29, archived)
# month early i know

but *sob* *sob* i don't think *sob* i'll make it to christmas *sob*without an HD-DVD player ;) x or send it to a charity of your choice, whatever...
(I helped save b3ta! kingsuperspecial is in an audience, wanking furiously, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 17:37, archived)
# I do not want it
I applaud you a thousand times over.

And shall take this opportunity to post a strange kitty animation =]



You saint ^_^
(I helped save b3ta! MrPineapple .co.uk - TSHIRTS FOR SALE. I GIVE YOU GOOD PRICE., Wed 28 Nov 2007, 17:43, archived)
# well,
in my poor country, i am forced to live on coal and the money i steal from rich white people, and due to this poor lifestyle i cannot afford a HD-DVD player for my LCD widescreen tv.

i know that you will choose the right person.
thank you.


well actually i wanted to join the contest, but because i have a tiresome job, it is hard for me to make something after hours. i also have a complete lack of talent and equipment.

that is all.

[EDIT] i missed the bit that said picture, but i swear i will give you the fluffiest picture you have ever seen. you see, i work in a pet store, and feed the baby parrots every day, and after they are fed, they fall asleep on top of each other. ironically, i was going to make some pictures today, but forgot the camera. 100% fact.

actually, don't give it to me, i did fuck all to deserve it.
(I helped save b3ta! Mr. Johnson, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 17:47, archived)
# *Lends*


:D
(I helped save b3ta! XLVII .uk, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 17:54, archived)
# awww.
but it's a cat, and they are the natural enemy of the baby parrot. therefore, i cannot use it.
(I helped save b3ta! Mr. Johnson, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 17:55, archived)
# RACIST!
:P
(I helped save b3ta! XLVII .uk, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 17:59, archived)
# I got knocked back from another graphic design job today

I don't want the prize, I just thought I'd say that :*(
(I helped save b3ta! prodigy69 broke b3ta and made everyone leave, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 17:59, archived)
# :(
Awww Prodge!

(I helped save b3ta! XLVII .uk, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 18:01, archived)
# :(
When is B3ta going to hire us full time goddammit?!
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 18:02, archived)
# a b3tan graphic design company would be brill' :)
god i really need a job :(
(I helped save b3ta! prodigy69 broke b3ta and made everyone leave, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 18:06, archived)
# i'm going to be a dad on monday
is that good enough (and i'm being serious will be posting photos on monday)
(I helped save b3ta! hooker1uk Filth monger of the lowest degree!, Wed 28 Nov 2007, 18:22, archived)
# i'm glad you took hamster trippin's suggestion.
gold stars to you both.
(I helped save b3ta! postbear has metal knees, Thu 29 Nov 2007, 5:33, archived)