5-Year Anniversary Super-Mega Contest WINNERS!

[Truck Farmer]

Nov 26, 2008 18:51:39 GMT -5 Mr. Atari said:

Nov 25, 2008 19:48:55 GMT -5 Truck Farmer said:

I've finally made it!! ;D

Actually, you show up in the quiz at least twice...but now I've said too much.

I knew that, but I didn't want to say too much.

[Miss Interoceter]

Hey, you know what sucks really bad? Realizing now that this contest is running through December 14th, and I've already submitted my answers thinking I wouldn't have any extra time to find the answers I didn't have. Now I really don't think I'm going to win. Even a third place showing.

[Crowjunkie™]

Dec 3, 2008 23:12:07 GMT -5 Miss Interoceter said:

Hey, you know what sucks really bad? Realizing now that this contest is running through December 14th, and I've already submitted my answers thinking I wouldn't have any extra time to find the answers I didn't have. Now I really don't think I'm going to win. Even a third place showing.

If you want , I could send you a few episodes.

I guess I need a contest-type question......

What is my favorite MST character?....too easy....

How many piercings do I have in my face(not including ears)?
--Be careful, some pictures of me don't show them all--

If you guess correctly, Ms. Int., I will send you a DVD-R with 4 eps. of your choice(non-commercial) in avi format. This is a contest for you only.

And for a bonus of 1 more episode on a CD-R:
Who is my favorite board member to stalk and antagonize?

The answers are there, if you are willing to look.

Half the episodes in a lesser format, how can you lose...

**and yes, I am serious.**

[Mr. Atari]

Just a quick update with less than a week to go.

The current 3rd place score is 73.

If you've been holding out on entering because you think it's too difficult, keep in mind that a C+ could win you 3 DVDs.

[Tor Johnson]

Cool!! I best get my entry in. PRONTO!!

[Miss Interoceter]

Okay, crowjunkie, I've done my research. My guess is 4.

[Crowjunkie™]

Dec 10, 2008 0:55:49 GMT -5 Miss Interoceter said:

Okay, crowjunkie, I've done my research. My guess is 4.

Congrats! You are correct. Pick the 4 episodes you want. If you want the bonus, just tell me who I like to stalk/antagonize. Just PM me with your address and I'll send them out. If you give me your picks by Thursday, I'll send them on Friday.

[Mr. Atari]

Okay. The polls are now closed.

I'll be tabulating the entries this afternoon and will post the answers and winners' names tonight.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

[Miss Interoceter]

I'd be interested in knowing just how many people entered. That's the thing with the secret contests, you have no idea what kind of competition you're up against. Thanks again to Mr. Atari for a really great contest idea, this one was a lot of fun to research!

[Mr. Atari]

Here we go. First the answers:

(Part 1)

[Section 1: Anniversary Questions]
1. What is the traditional gift for a fifth anniversary? Wood
2. What is the traditional gift for a twentieth anniversary? China
3. Which anniversary comes first in November, the show's or the board's? The board's
4. Who moderated the 20th Anniversary MST3K reunion at the San Diego Comic-Con? Patton Oswalt
5. What two Admins are primarily responsible for starting this board five years ago? Forrest and Donmac

[Section 2: Board Questions]
6. Who was the first member to post? Phantom Engineer
7. This discussion board was largely designed as an alternative to what other discussion board? The Sci-Fi Channel's Board
8. What band was at the center of the first full-scale war between members? RUSH
9. What is "The Phantom Rule" (aka "Phantom's Law")? "One's reaction to the movie may affect one's reaction to the episode."
10. What is "The Atari Corollary"? "Upon repeated viewings, the effect of the Phantom Law diminishes."
11. What is "The Rhino Factor"? "Polling numbers always skew in favor of Rhino-released episodes."
12. On what director does Forrest have an unhealthy obsession? Stanley Kubrick
13. Who was the first Admin to willingly step down? (hint: he's still around today) Mighty Jack (aka Tony Stark, et al)
14. Where is Torgo (the Admin) from? Idaho
15. On what famous TV show did Change B. Goode work? The Star Trek Franchise
16. To date, we've had four official board meet-ups. List the host cities in order. Minneapolis, King of Prussia (PA), Denver, Austin
17. From what episode does Dave Walker get his name? Attack of the Giant Leeches
18. From what episode does Mr. Atari get his name? Mighty Jack
19. From what episode does mummifiedstalin get his name? Gunslinger
20. Which member is our resident photoshop guru? Mitchell
21. Which member is a stick figure artist? GodoHell
22. Which member is an accomplished cartoonist and contributes to Rifftrax? JoshWay
23. Which member runs a website featuring obscure B-movies, including many unedited films used on MST? McCallum
24. Which member drew this amazing picture:
torgover
25. Which member started the MST Social Network? MonsterX
26. Which member discovered the long-lost Superdome host segment on a tape in her house? amethyst
27. Which MST-ed director joined our board and posted that, "you guys are some of the only real intelligence in the INTERNET universe."? Robert Fiveson
28. In order to make the deal to become the officially endorsed discussion board of Satellite News, which member had to change his name? What did it used to be? Mr. Atari/sampo
29. What is the name of TomServo69's and Dave Walker's law firm? Mookie & the Man, LLC
30. Which member has an unhealthy obsession with his pancreas? Don Quixote
31. Which member likes to tappa, tappa, tappa? Afgncaap5
32. Which two members hosted a long-running thread devoted to their appreciation of red hair? Change B. Goode & losingmydignity
33. Which member makes absinthe and hosts people on his tiki porch? DoctorZ
34. Who/What is Dr. Bung? The toilet monster
35. In the early days, we had regular discussion games, where we'd all watch an episode at the same time and comment about it. What was the first episode we did? Eegah!
36. Which member found himself alone on the board one night and posted "Is it...sexy?" in every single thread? Yousonuva (w/ the help of Slick's Ghost)
37. Who introduced us all to The Buffalo Woman? Eliservo
38. Who dressed up for Halloween one year as a "Killer Shrews Replacement Disc"? Ratso
39. What is Truck Farmer's favorite episode? The Violent Years
40. What is the name of crowfan's dog? Brett
41. What two members have accompanied skyroniter to a Carolina Hurricanes game? Truck Farmer and Blue Raja
42. Who was the "Jewish guy" at the Denver meet-up? Change B. Goode
43. Who won "Man of the Year" in the first annual Sloane Awards? BlurryEye
44. Which member made a movie starring Trace Beaulieu? Poe33
45. Which member has gone on two tours of duty in Iraq? Dawormface

More to come...

[Mr. Atari]

[Section 3: KTMA & Season 1]
46. "Cosmic Princess" aired on Super Bowl sunday. What teams were playing that year? The San Francisco 49ers vs. the Cincinnati Bengals
47. Which KTMA episode did not have Joel in the theater? Time of the Apes
48. In "The Last Chase", what does Burgess Meredith like to play with when he's not flying a plane? A kite
49. What is the twist ending of "Robot Monster"? It was all a dream!
50. What is the twist ending of "Women of the Prehistoric Planet"? Tang and Linda are Adam and Eve!
51. What prize did the 1,000th member of the MST3K fan club win? A demon dog
52. What song does Joel play on the electric bagpipes during an invention exchange? "Whole Lotta Love'"
53. How does the Commando Cody series end? The film breaks
54. In "Robot Holocaust", who says, "Yoow and yoo dawta ar doowmed"? No one. It's a trick question, as the Brains used it as a riff in later eps, but the quote isn't in the film.
55. What is the name of the government space program in "Project Moonbase"? SPACOM

[Section 4: Seasons 2-4]
56. What species are Gerry and Sylvia? Mole people
57. What are the names of Russian castaway Sari Andropoli's robots? Lucia and Vitallik
58. Which episode had the first stinger? Rocket Attack USA
59. Which episode features hours and hours of rock climbing? The Lost Continent
60. What is Sid Melton's MST nickname? Monkey Boy
61. What triggers the nuclear reaction on Venus in "First Spaceship on Venus"? Durand (the bald guy) shot the magma/slime
62. According to the Jet Jaguar song, what does Jet's dickey cover? An adam's apple the size of a Toyota
63. Which Gamera opponent shot rainbows out of his back? Barugon
64. Which episode features "hot bathesphere action!"? Gamera vs. Zigra
65. What was the name of Crow's evil twin that terrorized the S.O.L.? Timmy
66. Who killed that fat barkeep? Mooney in the Beatniks
67. Which singers were thrown from the lighthouse during the host segment of "Tormented"? Kenny Rogers, The Manhattan Transfer, Jim Mussina, Kenny Loggins, Dr. Hook, Jonathan Edwards, Donovan, Lionel Richie, Michael Bolton, Ben Sidran, Michael Franks, New Kids on the Block, Starland Vocal Band, Peter Himmelman, Ann Murray, Kenny Rogers (again)
68. What instrument does Buzz play in "Mr. B Natural"? the trumpet
69. What is a sampo? No one knows, but it's magic and makes gold, salt, and flour
70. Would the master approve? No, the master would not approve

[Section 5: Seasons 5-7]
71. How does Joel escape from the S.O.L.? in an escape pod found in a box labeled, "Hamdingers"
72. From what film does he quote on his going-away plaque? The 7 Faces of Dr. Lao
73. What does Crow have Jack Elam order at the diner in "The Girl in Lovers' Lane"? a pervert burger
74. Which movie, later featured on MST3K, inexplicably shows up in "The Wild World Of Batwoman"? The Mole People
75. What episode won the Peabody award? Outlaw
76. What was the theme for Mike's ten-year high school reunion? Hungry Like the Wolf
77. Why won't Terri ever be touched? because she's dirt
78. What is the first thing to travel through the Umbilicus? a cream pie
79. How often do the Mads do their laundry? Once a year (whether there's a full load or not)
80. Is Mike's barbecue sauce bold? HELL YES, IT'S BOLD!
81. Why excuse does David Hartman give when he refuses to fly the plane in "San Francisco International"? The nose wheel feels mushy
82. What movie does Frank desperately want to see on his day off? Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
83. What was the actual product being promoted in "Once Upon A Honeymoon"? telephones
84. How many stars did Leonard Maltin give to "Laserblast"? 2.5
85. What are Dr. Forrester's last words on the show? Oh, poopie

[Section 6: Seasons 8-10]
86. What famous actor/director made his film debut in "Revenge of the Creature"? Clint Eastwood
87. What secret ingredient does the Leech Woman need to stay young? Pineal gland juice
88. What does Bobo like on his brain sandwiches? Mayo-NAISE
89. Apearlo is the goddess of what? Brevity
90. Who is the standard of elusiveness in "Riding with Death"? Robert Denby
91. What is the name of Mike's band from the '80s? Sex Factory
92. What is Hugo's favorite food? Ham
93. What is the name of the grocery store Nick frequents in "Time Chasers"? Martin's (what UP?!)
94. Who is ultimately responsible for Hobgoblins (according to the host segments)? Servo, who goes back in time
95. Finish this quote: "It'll be a nice day if it doesn't rain..." "It's always a nice day if it doesn't rain."
96. What's in Johnny Longbow's stew? Chicken, corn, green peppers, chili...sigh...onions.
97. The director of "Final Justice" was responsible for what other MST-ed film? Angel's Revenge
98. An actor in "It Lives By Night" was featured in two other MST episodes. What were they? Superdome and Sidehackers (the actor is Michael Pataki)
99. What movie do Mike & the 'bots watch after returning to earth? The Crawling Eye

And finally, the extra-special hard question:
100. What are my top 5 favorite episodes? Girls Town, The Rebel Set, Girl in Lover's Lane, Night of the Blood Beast, and The Giant Gila Monster (from this post).

[Captain Hygiene]

Those were some great trivia questions. Unfortunately, I ran out of time to put much effort into researching the answers, but even if I had, I expect I would have been stumped on quite a few.

[Mr. Atari]

And the winners are...

#1 (10 DVDs) - wedestroymyths (98)
#2 (5 DVDs) - chibodeecrocket (92.5)
#3 (3 DVDs) - he tor a red hat (aka torjohnson1) (87)

Thanks to everyone who entered. This was a lot of fun.

PM skyroniter with your DVD choices.

Happy anniversary!

[hugo]

A 98 is damn impressive. I had to resort to a lot of googling and board searches, think I probably ended up with an 80 something. But got some measure of satisfaction by correctly guessing "Rush" for question #8 purely by chance.

[wedestroymyths]

Dec 14, 2008 17:02:56 GMT -5 hugo said:

A 98 is damn impressive. I had to resort to a lot of googling and board searches, think I probably ended up with an 80 something. But got some measure of satisfaction by correctly guessing "Rush" for question #8 purely by chance.

Thanks. It took a ton of research and luck--i stumbled over a lot of answer-filled threads (ie. the book of lore) and spent many, many hours combing the depths of Rick Sloane and Tom Servo's bedroom.

It was a lot of fun, and I feel like I learned a lot about this board and its inhabitants.

ETA: oh yeah, and thanks Mr. Atari, this was a very fun contest and I'm sure it was quite a bit of work for you.