I (S. McQuaid) have been resisting the urge to bring this up, for two reasons:

1. The game linked to in the Original Post is so CURSED addictive that it’s not fair to bring it up and re-hook everyone.

2. This sounds like pure bragging.

BUT! I can’t resist the call any more!

I have conquered both the MEDIUM and HARD top scores for the mikedidonato.com group in Desktop Tower Defense!

And yes, this IS a challenge to those under my reign - come supplant me!

Poll for the week of September 4 - September 10, 2002

The Question:

Between Cyndi Lauper and Kirk Cameron, who is more likely to suffer a psychotic break first?

The Response Starters:

1. Isn’t Kirk Cameron already nuts… well, if not, he would be the first to go because…
2. Is it really spelt Cyndi… because if that doesn’t spell looney… I don’t know what does.

THE WINNER:

Mullins: Although Cydi Lauper has a constant lack of fashion sense along with her over-zelous need to wear a tiera, one cannot classify her to have a breakdown before Kirk Cameron. Kirk Cameron on the other hand is one (1) degree, through his sister, to the Olsen twins. When you’re that close to those underage pieces of ass, you’re bound to crack sometime.

HONORABLE MENTION:

Steve M.: You see…although both are probably just as likely to lose it since they pretty much make up the definition of “has been” I think Cyndi Lauper will be the first one to go. Not only has she always been more on the edge than Kirk but he has all those years of experience in “Growing Pains” which has taught him how to deal with problems in a way that is suitable for mixed audiences on primetime television. Go Mike Seaver Go!!!

Paul: Cyndi lauper because until a few seconds ago I was like ‘whats a cyndi lauper and why do I care?’ just like probably millions of people in the world today which in itself is enough to make a person go insane…or at least cry (i have the effect on people). Second you have Kirk Cameron. And if you watch ‘behind the laughter’ version of Growing Pains you’d know that ‘Mike’ and his really hot girlfriend ‘Kate’ were actually Super Christianity Cult members bent on controlling the show and turning it into an hour of ‘Nightmare on Morality street’. They were able to manipulate the cast and crew through thier demonic ways which eventually led to the demise of the show. But if you really want to see which one would crack first have them both watch either episode of the short lived sitcom “Kirk” staring Kirk Cameron and directed by Charles In Charge himself…good ol’ Chachi….the first one to laugh I guarantee will be the result of insanity and not hilarity

AND THE REST…in no particular order:

Stef in Denmark: To answer your poll, I would have to say Cyndi Lauper because she did not star in the all-time classic, “Left Behind!”

The Sarto: Both Kirk and Cyndi are already screwed up. I think this poll is about 10 years too late to really have an impact. So, assuming it was 1992, then I’d say Cyndi Lauper. All that dye would seep into her head at some point.

S. McQuaid: Cyndi Lauper MUST be crazy already. Her last name says it all: Lauper. Sound that out….Lopper. As in, one who lops. And we all know what gets lopped most often: HEADS! Her last name describes her as someone who LOPS OFF PEOPLE’S HEADS!!!!!

Andy G.: Is it really spelt Cyndi… because if that doesn’t spell looney… I don’t know what does. definetly Cyndi because Kirk was just the man because he always got the chicks and it’s a scientific fact that lack of chicks causes mental breakdowns hence cyndi who is no longer the ‘butch’ type would have have a breakdown first. because she lacks the gettin of chicks.

Jill!: Isn’t Kirk Cameron already nuts… well, if not, he would be the first to go because there is no way you could play Mike Seaver for that long and NOT bust a couple brain cells.

Micah: Isn’t Kirk Cameron already nuts… well, if not, he would be the first to go because (insert answer) he already had one while making that stupid show where he always got bad grades, and when he didnt do his homework it was called being in character, kinda like me but he got paid to do it and they just call me lazy, oh by the way i should be doing my homework now

Kari: Isn’t Kirk Cameron already nuts… well, if not, he would be the first to go because he already went semi-crazy and became some sort of religious nut. he withdrew from his coworkers and lost that playful kid image he always had on growing pains. didn’t you watch E! True Holywood Story: Kirk Cameron?!

Pat: Isn’t Kirk Cameron already nuts… well, if not, he would be the first to go solely because of two words: Left Behind. I felt ill, and I saw less than half of it. Imagine how he must feel.

Intersections and Forms of Government

4 way stop: Democratic/Capitalistic
There’s a general structure of underlying rules and people are, more or less, fair to each other. The first person to show up goes first, and drivers tend to pass the right of way back and forth regardless of the driver or type of car. If anyone blatantly disobeys the public’s expectations, they are honked at and shouted at by the public or sued in court.

Two road intersection w/ yellow and red blinking light: Plutocracy
A rule by the wealthy where the wealthy refers to the fast. If you’re stuck at the red blinking light you might never get out, because the yellow light folks have a distinctive right of way advantage.

Intersection with traffic cop: Totalitarian
State regulation of all aspects of traffic behavior.

Intersection with Traffic Lights: Authoritarian
Government without the consent of those being governed. You show up at the light and do what you’re told, regardless of how many cars are lined up one on street vs. the other.
This does not apply for Traffic Lights with magnetic car sensors.

Rotary: Anarchism
Lack of order. Complete confusion.

Help me finish my list! I’m trying to think of good intersection examples of:

Aristocracy - government by a ’superior’ group
Dictatorship/Monarchy - government with a head of state
Tyranny - harsh rule over the people

Don’t forget to get your MSPaint entries in! so far there have been four entries, all of which are pretty fantastic.