editor Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 The Earth has shifted... The stars have aligned... And Jupiter is in the house of the hallucinating Pluto... By now you've seen this graphic on HAIF. That's the Montagu Hotel. And an explosion. And a big fat red spot announcing a new contest. Put simply -- a number of coincidences have come together and I will be in Houston for the implosion of the Montagu Hotel on Sunday, January 20th, 2008. It will be my first return to Houston since I left in 2004. A lot has changed and I'm looking forward to seeing what's new and different. This is such a rare occurrence (and hopefully one that will become less rare now that I'm a small businessman) it seems like a good opportunity to hold a contest. So we're going to play "Spot the Editor." Here's how it works: I'll be somewhere in the crowd that morning. I don't know where or when, but I'll be there somewhere. Your job is to figure out which one of the architecture nerds in the audience is me. To make sure you don't wander from person to person bothering everyone in the crowd all morning long, the only way you can win is if you say the phrase that pays in a loud, clear, distinct voice. That phrase is "I'll give you a chocolate bar for a peek at what's in your pocket." Since there was such huge interest in the pre-Christmas nano giveaway, the item in my pocket will be another HAIF-engraved iPod Nano in HAIFy blue. You don't have to actually have a chocolate bar, but if you don't say the exact phrase and say it loud enough, you can't win. I won't be able to hang around after the implosion for drinks, but hopefully I'll get to meet at least one of you -- and hand you a shiny new iPod. One note -- Moderators are not eligible for this contest because they know where I'm staying and could simply stake out the hotel to see who drives from there to the implosion to narrow down the field. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Could you have come up with a phrase any more perverted sounding than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Could you have come up with a phrase any more perverted sounding than that? Actually, I did. Several. But I toned it down. I want to make people use their noggins and pick one person who might be the Editor rather than just carpet bomb the area with HAIF questions generating ill will. But who isn't willing to take a couple of punches in the throat from strangers for the chance to win an iPod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 But who isn't willing to take a couple of punches in the throat from strangers for the chance to win an iPod?I'm debating that very scenario as I type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 But who isn't willing to take a couple of punches in the throat from strangers for the chance to win an iPod?sometimes it happens when you refuse to give a homeless person money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I intend to be there with my roomie and gal. I'll let her ask random guys that question.What time Sunday is the implosion happening ?My prediction - Editor won't be giving away a Nano that morning. Too big a crowd and too few haifers there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 I intend to be there with my roomie and gal. I'll let her ask random guys that question.What time Sunday is the implosion happening ?My prediction - Editor won't be giving away a Nano that morning. Too big a crowd and too few haifers there.It only takes one person asking the right person the right question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway6 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 It only takes one person asking the right person the right question.Can you at least where a Waldo lapel pin ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 lolI think he'll be the one trying to hide his kid like giggle, knowing people are looking for him and the nano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memebag Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I don't have a Nano to give away, but I'm always playing the "give me a chocolate bar and peek at what's in my pocket" game. 24/7, all over Houston. Don't be shy. I need chocolate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 What time is the implosion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chenevert Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Can we get a picture of you?I have no idea what you look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Can we get a picture of you? Give-a-way... He should have worn a T-shirt with "I Quit" on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted January 14, 2008 Author Share Posted January 14, 2008 Can we get a picture of you?I have no idea what you look like.Nobody knows what I look like. It wouldn't be much of a contest if I started posting pictures of myself on HAIF. I'm going to make you earn that iPod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Nobody knows what I look like. It wouldn't be much of a contest if I started posting pictures of myself on HAIF. I'm going to make you earn that iPod.Am I mistaken? Thought you'd posted a picture of yourself on the 'old' HAIF... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Am I mistaken? Thought you'd posted a picture of yourself on the 'old' HAIF...Maybe. I don't remember doing so, but that doesn't mean I didn't. Good luck finding it, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Maybe. I don't remember doing so, but that doesn't mean I didn't. Good luck finding it, though.Or anywhere for that matter. Your name is out there, but not your picture - as far as I could find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Did anyone ever win that Ipod in the other contest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Did anyone ever win that Ipod in the other contest?yes. KatieDidIt did it. However, in the spirit of the season in which it was won she donated it tione of those toys for poor kids baskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Or anywhere for that matter. Your name is out there, but not your picture - as far as I could find. Oh, it's out there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Could you have come up with a phrase any more perverted sounding than that? I think it sounds kinda cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Oh, it's out there... It sure is out there, I think I found it......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Could you have come up with a phrase any more perverted sounding than that? Seriously, I feel like a woman will slap me. if I say that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Seriously, I feel like a woman will slap me. if I say that! Well, don't say it to a woman, and keep that chocolate bar concealed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Well, don't say it to a woman, and keep that chocolate bar concealed . I always keep my chocolate bar concealed ... unless asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1976 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Oh, it's out there... From that photo, I think we can deduce that editor has feet smaller than 60 percent of the male population. He is also left-handed. I may show up for the implosion if I can pull myself out of bed that early in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 He is also left-handed. He could also be one of the persons in the background. Its rumoured he merely existed like Hal on 2001: A Space Odyssey I know you and Frank were planning to disconnect me, and I'm afraid that's something I cannot allow to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F. Barnes Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 He's like Max Headroom, just a computer generated image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmariar Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 But shadows can change a lot in 3+ years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Its rumoured he merely existed like Hal on 2001: A Space Odyssey I know you and Frank were planning to disconnect me, and I'm afraid that's something I cannot allow to happen. He's like Max Headroom, just a computer generated image. He's real. He's sort of like Charlie with 4,400+ angels. "Your assignment, Angels, is to find me at a building implosion, and offer me chocolate" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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