Posted by: TB
- [330252313] Mon, Feb 25, 2008, 20:58 All discussion goes in the other thread. This thread will be for making picks and recording standings only.
The Game After each episode you make the following picks: 1) Who was the best singer. 2) Who is going home for the week. 3) Who is safe.
Scoring: 1) If your best singer for the week stays you win 10 points and if they go home you lose 10 points. 2) For each correct safe vote you get 2 points and for each incorrect safe vote you lose 4 points. 3) If the person you pick to go home for the week goes home you get 10 points. If they are safe you lose 4 points.
Rules: 1) You don't have to vote for everyone, but you can only give each person only one label each week; Best, Safe, or Going Home.
Posting Format Please put your picks in like this after each episode:
Best - List who you believe was the best singer and will not be going home Going Home - List who will be going home for the week Safe or Not Safe - You have three ways you can do this. You can list by name who you think will be safe. You can have a Not Safe list with just the names you don't think are safe and everyone not listed will be considered on your Safe list, or if you want everyone not listed as Best or Gong Home to be on your safe list you can simple put: Safe - Everyone else.
I will edit this thread to reflect the remaining contestants weekly. Please keep all idol discussion in the other thread. Anyone can play this game and can join in at any time. If you don't join in for a couple weeks the chances are you won't win, but there aren't any prizes anyway, so just play and have fun. This game is in no way affiliated with American Idol or Fox Television. The sponsor of this game does not care who wins as long as nobody believes the game is fixed. =)
Final Standings:
Top 24
Colton Berry
Garrett Haley
Amy Davis
Joanne Borgella
Top 20
Jason Yeager
Robbie Carrico
Alexandrea Lushington
Alaina Whitaker
Top 16
Luke Menard
Danny Norriega
Kady Malloy
Asia´h Epperson
Top 12
David Hernandez
Top 11
Amanda Overmyer
Top 10
Chikezie
Top 9
Ramiele Malubay
Top 8
Michael Johns
Top 7
Kristy Lee Cook
Top 6
Carly Smithson
Top 5
Brooke White
Top 4
Jason Castro
Top 3
Syesha Mercado
Finals
David Archuleta
David Cook
Runner-Up
Winner
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113
TB Sherpa
ID: 031811922 Tue, Apr 22, 2008, 21:29
Best - David Archuleta Going Home - Brooke White Safe - Everyone else
114
Bond, James Bond Sustainer
ID: 04352469 Wed, Apr 23, 2008, 00:13
Best - David Cook Going Home - Brooke White Safe - Everyone else
I copied and pasted my picks from last week and just changed the last name for Best. Brooke is probably safe again, but she's been the very worst singer for weeks and I am picking her until she goes home.
123
Guru
ID: 330592710 Wed, Apr 30, 2008, 08:53
Best: Syesha Going home: Brooke Safe: everyone else but Castro
This is the scoring after last week and with a scoring correction to Bond from the previous week (one less "safe yes" and one more "safe no" from counting KLC incorrectly)
Best Pick
Going Home
Safe
Yes
No
Points
Yes
No
Points
Yes
No
Points
Total Points
Scoring
+10
-10
+10
-4
+2
-4
Skidazl
11
0
110
8
7
52
50
2
92
254
110
0
80
-28
100
-8
Weykool
11
0
110
7
8
38
57
7
86
234
110
0
70
-32
114
-28
DH's Daughter
10
0
100
7
7
42
53
4
90
232
100
0
70
-28
106
-16
JeffG
10
1
90
7
8
38
57
4
98
226
100
-10
70
-32
114
-16
Guru
11
0
110
5
9
14
55
6
86
210
110
0
50
-36
110
-24
TB
10
1
90
6
9
24
59
6
94
208
100
-10
60
-36
118
-24
Ref
11
0
110
5
10
10
61
9
86
206
110
0
50
-40
122
-36
Chode
11
0
110
5
10
10
55
7
82
202
110
0
50
-40
110
-28
Bond
11
0
110
5
10
10
48
10
56
176
110
0
50
-40
96
-40
Texas Flood
2
0
20
1
3
-2
9
1
14
32
131
TB Sherpa
ID: 031811922 Thu, May 01, 2008, 20:57
And updated scoring through this week.
Best Pick
Going Home
Safe
Yes
No
Points
Yes
No
Points
Yes
No
Points
Total Points
Scoring
+10
-10
+10
-4
+2
-4
Skidazl
12
0
120
8
8
48
51
2
94
262
120
0
80
-32
102
-8
DH's Daughter
11
0
110
8
7
52
55
4
94
256
110
0
80
-28
110
-16
JeffG
11
1
100
8
8
48
60
4
104
252
110
-10
80
-32
120
-16
Weykool
12
0
120
7
9
34
59
7
90
244
120
0
70
-36
118
-28
Guru
12
0
120
6
9
24
57
6
90
234
120
0
60
-36
114
-24
TB
11
1
100
7
9
34
62
6
100
234
110
-10
70
-36
124
-24
Chode
12
0
120
6
10
20
58
7
88
228
120
0
60
-40
116
-28
Ref
12
0
120
5
11
6
63
10
86
212
120
0
50
-44
126
-40
Bond
12
0
120
5
11
6
50
11
56
182
120
0
50
-44
100
-44
Texas Flood
2
0
20
1
3
-2
9
1
14
32
132
TB Sherpa
ID: 031811922 Tue, May 06, 2008, 23:01
Best - David Archuletta Going Home - Jason Castro Safe - Syesha Mercado and David Cook
I really wanted to buck the trend and try to gain some ground, but can't in good conscience predict anyone else to go home.
133
Bond, James Bond Sustainer
ID: 04352469 Tue, May 06, 2008, 23:57
JeffG Leader
ID: 01584348 Wed, May 07, 2008, 08:50
Best - Archie Going home - Jason Castro Safe - DC and Sye
136
Skidazl Leader
ID: 379312323 Wed, May 07, 2008, 16:43
This is blind since my DVR blew it last night..
Best - Archie Gone - Castro Safe - Cook
137
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Wed, May 07, 2008, 18:02
I want to ake a gamble here. Figured I'd send Syesha home in my predicition, but I was so bothered by Castro last night that I can't even think of it.
Best - DA Gone - Castro Safe - the rest
138
chode
ID: 293141514 Wed, May 07, 2008, 18:27
Best - David Archuleta Going Home - Jason Castro Safe - Everyone else
139
weykool
ID: 2842717 Wed, May 07, 2008, 18:29
Since this may be my last chance to make a move for 1st:
Best: Mr Cook Going home: Syesha Safe: The Hobbit and The guy who forgot his lyric.
140
Donkey Hunter Leader
ID: 916288962 Wed, May 07, 2008, 19:04
Best: David A Going Home: Castro Safe: Everyone
141
TB Sherpa
ID: 031811922 Mon, May 12, 2008, 13:52
Best Pick
Going Home
Safe
Yes
No
Points
Yes
No
Points
Yes
No
Points
Total Points
Scoring
+10
-10
+10
-4
+2
-4
Skidazl
13
0
130
9
8
58
52
2
96
284
130
0
90
-32
104
-8
DH's Daughter
12
0
120
9
7
62
57
4
98
280
120
0
90
-28
114
-16
JeffG
12
1
110
9
8
58
62
4
108
276
120
-10
90
-32
124
-16
Guru
13
0
130
7
9
34
59
6
94
258
130
0
70
-36
118
-24
TB
12
1
110
8
9
44
64
6
104
258
120
-10
80
-36
128
-24
Chode
13
0
130
7
10
30
60
7
92
252
130
0
70
-40
120
-28
Weykool
13
0
130
7
10
30
60
8
88
248
130
0
70
-40
120
-32
Ref
13
0
130
6
11
16
64
10
88
234
130
0
60
-44
128
-40
Bond
12
1
110
5
12
2
51
11
58
170
120
-10
50
-48
102
-44
Texas Flood
2
0
20
1
3
-2
9
1
14
32
142
Bond, James Bond
ID: 04151322 Tue, May 13, 2008, 23:42
Best: David A. Going Home: Syesha Safe: David C.
143
Weykool Leader
ID: 41750315 Wed, May 14, 2008, 00:19
Best: Archuleta Going home: David Lee Cook Safe: Syesha
144
TB Sherpa
ID: 031811922 Wed, May 14, 2008, 02:15
Best - David Cook Going Home - Syesha Mercado Safe - David Archuletta
145
Guru
ID: 330592710 Wed, May 14, 2008, 08:06
Best - David Cook Going Home - Syesha Mercado Safe - David Archuletta
146
JeffG Leader
ID: 01584348 Wed, May 14, 2008, 09:38
Best: David Archuletta Going Home: Syesha Mercado Safe: David Cook
147
chode
ID: 293141514 Wed, May 14, 2008, 10:11
Best - David Cook Going Home - Syesha Mercado Safe - David Archuleta
148
Donkey Hunter
ID: 4341818 Wed, May 14, 2008, 11:14
Best:Syesha Going Home: David A Safe: None
149
Ref Donor
ID: 539581218 Wed, May 14, 2008, 11:34
best: cook home: syesha safe: da
150
Skidazl Leader
ID: 379312323 Wed, May 14, 2008, 18:29
best - cook gone - syesha safe - archie
151
JeffG
ID: 47112621 Tue, May 20, 2008, 23:34
Your 2008 American Idol...
David Archuleta
TB: Thanks for a fun contest. Really added to my enjoyment of the show.
152
Bond, James Bond Sustainer
ID: 04352469 Wed, May 21, 2008, 00:08
I'm taking Archuleta to win it all.
153
TB Sherpa
ID: 031811922 Wed, May 21, 2008, 00:57
Standings going in to the finals:
Best Pick
Going Home
Safe
Yes
No
Points
Yes
No
Points
Yes
No
Points
Total Points
Scoring
+10
-10
+10
-4
+2
-4
Skidazl
14
0
140
10
8
68
53
2
98
306
140
0
100
-32
106
-8
JeffG
13
1
120
10
8
68
63
4
110
298
130
-10
100
-32
126
-16
Guru
14
0
140
8
9
44
60
6
96
280
140
0
80
-36
120
-24
TB
13
1
120
9
9
54
65
6
106
280
130
-10
90
-36
130
-24
Chode
14
0
140
8
10
40
61
7
94
274
140
0
80
-40
122
-28
DH's Daughter
12
1
110
9
8
58
57
4
98
266
120
-10
90
-32
114
-16
Ref
14
0
140
7
11
26
65
10
90
256
140
0
70
-44
130
-40
Weykool
14
0
140
7
11
26
60
9
84
250
140
0
70
-44
120
-36
Bond
13
1
120
6
12
12
52
11
60
192
130
-10
60
-48
104
-44
Texas Flood
2
0
20
1
3
-2
9
1
14
32
I'm going to pick Cook to win it all and am going to risk 269 points. I had a personal emergency this week and wish I had come up with this idea earlier, but for sure this is how we are going to finish next season and if everyone can go ahead and put down their "bets' we can see how it turns out this year. Next year I will have everyone email me their final bets, but here is how it works: You pick who will win the final and you can bet up to your maximum amount of points. It's like Final Jeopardy. So does Skidazl risk 291 points to insure he is the winner in case JeffG risks it all, but what if JeffG only risks 100 points?
Okay, so most people will probably just risk max points because you get a 50% chance to double up AND somebody is going to do it AND nothing is really on the line anyway, but at least this way there is a shot for everyone to win it all. Have fun with it.
154
Bond, James Bond Sustainer
ID: 04352469 Wed, May 21, 2008, 02:00
Give me the true Daily Double TB! ;)
155
Guru
ID: 330592710 Wed, May 21, 2008, 09:17
Cook to win Archie to lose
156
Guru
ID: 330592710 Wed, May 21, 2008, 09:18
bet it all
157
JeffG Leader
ID: 01584348 Wed, May 21, 2008, 09:21
No cheating for those who have not picked yet. :)
My pick in 'spoiler text' below:
I guess I'll bet 263 on Archie.
158
Skidazl Leader
ID: 379312323 Wed, May 21, 2008, 13:22
I'm betting it all on Archie to win...
159
weykool
ID: 2842717 Wed, May 21, 2008, 14:47
Alex....give me American Idols who look like Hobbits for $250 please.