editor Posted January 13, 2008 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!
RedScare Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Could you have come up with a phrase any more perverted sounding than that?
editor Posted January 13, 2008 Author 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?
RedScare Posted January 13, 2008 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.
musicman Posted January 13, 2008 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...
Highway6 Posted January 13, 2008 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.
editor Posted January 13, 2008 Author 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.
Highway6 Posted January 13, 2008 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 ??
lockmat Posted January 13, 2008 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.
memebag Posted January 14, 2008 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.
Mr. Chenevert Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Can we get a picture of you?I have no idea what you look like.
Vertigo58 Posted January 14, 2008 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.
editor Posted January 14, 2008 Author 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.
dbigtex56 Posted January 15, 2008 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...
editor Posted January 16, 2008 Author 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.
Jeebus Posted January 16, 2008 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.
KimberlySayWhat Posted January 16, 2008 Posted January 16, 2008 Did anyone ever win that Ipod in the other contest?
editor Posted January 16, 2008 Author 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.
Porchman Posted January 17, 2008 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...
houstonmacbro Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Could you have come up with a phrase any more perverted sounding than that? I think it sounds kinda cool.
Mark F. Barnes Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Oh, it's out there... It sure is out there, I think I found it.........
Pumapayam Posted January 17, 2008 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!
Porchman Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) 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 . Edited January 17, 2008 by Porchman
houstonmacbro Posted January 17, 2008 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.
gonzo1976 Posted January 17, 2008 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.
Vertigo58 Posted January 17, 2008 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.
Mark F. Barnes Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) He's like Max Headroom, just a computer generated image. Edited January 17, 2008 by Mark F. Barnes
Porchman Posted January 17, 2008 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"
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