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Syd Lexia
Site Admin
Title: Pop Culture Junkie
Joined: Jul 30 2005
Location: Wakefield, MA
Posts: 24883
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Post your Christmas victories and tragedies here.
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Sedix19
Title: ~Baffling Artist~
Joined: Oct 01 2009
Location: U.S.A.
Posts: 183
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VICTORIES: Received a 360, a new classic controller (FINALLY), and some other cool stuff.
TRAGEDIES: Nothing, and I hope it stays that way.
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JimmyLazer
Title: Always bored
Joined: Feb 07 2009
Location: Philly, PA
Posts: 216
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WINS: Got a PS3
DISASTERS: There was a wrong cable in the box
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FNJ
2010 SLF Tag Champ
Joined: Jun 07 2006
Posts: 12294
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I didn't get anything for Christmas.
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Syd Lexia
Site Admin
Title: Pop Culture Junkie
Joined: Jul 30 2005
Location: Wakefield, MA
Posts: 24883
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FAIL: My grandmother had a list that said I wanted Lego Rock Band (Wii) and Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (DS). She knows nothing about video games. The guy at Target sold her the DS Lego Rock Band and Phantom Hourglass. Luckily, she has the receipts.
I'll post pictures of the win later.
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Black Zarak
Title: Big Coffin Hunter
Joined: Feb 01 2006
Location: Phyrexia
Posts: 4098
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People at Target don't know shit about video games. Well, I'm sure some do, but usually...
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REVIEWS, LEGOS, NONSENSE Check out Zarak's Barracks!
"Let that be a lesson to you, your family and everyone you've ever known..."
"Thanks to denial, I'm immortal!" |
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Mr. Bomberman
2009 Forum Champion
Title: (still) token black.
Joined: Jan 27 2006
Location: Home of the lost towers
Posts: 4543
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Victories: Got an 8GB SD card for my DSi (more music, apps, pics, etc. storage), some sneakers and a small plastic bong.
Tragedies: That's all I fucking got with $100 bucks given to me. Christmas has sucked for me since 2006. Looks like I'm gonna have to *gasp* actually work to buy a current-gen console!
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Xbox Live: HazNobody, pronounced "HAz". | Haven't went to IRC yet? Go! #sydlexia @ DALnet. | Y'all should play some Super Robot Wars J (hey that rhymes!) | yeah I'm back who gives a shit |
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Sexton Hardcastle
Title: The Supreme Element
Joined: Apr 01 2006
Location: Maine
Posts: 514
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Win: Basically got a bunch of gift certificates which are always great
Fail: I got Bionic Commando for the 360 from both my roommate and my brother. Seems like a great game so far, but I don't need two copies of it.
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SoldierHawk
Moderator
Title: Warrior-Poet
Joined: Jan 15 2009
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 6113
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Win: District 9 on DVD (I'll have to buy the special edition when it comes out, but I was holding out for it anyway and this was free AND has director's commentary, so I'm happy!)
A reading companion to Sherlock Holmes that has his "notes" on all of his most famous cases, along with removable pieces of 'evidence' like letters, photos and the like. Semi-juvenile I guess, but I love this sort of thing and what the hell--my room is covered in action figures and comic books anyway! Mom also got me a vintage Victorian-era pipe that looks just like his.
Fail: Mom attempted to get me a deer-stalker cap like Holmes,' but ended up with a hideously modern looking black and white checkered monstrosity. I'll post pics later, but it looks like...I dunno, if some kind of "trendy" Tween clothing store did Holmes' hat. Oh well--thought that counts, and I can always get one of my own lol.
EDIT: found a pic of it online:
Major wins this year were actually my gifts to other people. I chose really well and they were all very happy. That was actually better than getting stuff myself. I know that sounds impossibly gay but its also true!
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Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. |
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JoshWoodzy
Joined: May 22 2008
Location: Goshen, VA
Posts: 6544
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WIN : I got a sweet remote control helicopter from my in laws.
FAIL : I flew it directly into my fucking face and cut the hell shit out of my nose.
WIN : Knights of the old Republic for XBox. I never got to play it when it came out.
FAIL : Being snowed in at my parents while my Xbox is at my house.
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SoldierHawk
Moderator
Title: Warrior-Poet
Joined: Jan 15 2009
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 6113
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joshwoodzell wrote: |
WIN : Knights of the old Republic for XBox. I never got to play it when it came out.
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AWESOME! I just bought that on Steam myself and am almost through; its completely awesome and you'll get multiple playthroughs out of it. Congratulations! I hope you get home to boot it up soon! (Oh, and have patience with the first part/prologue; its worth the wait to get your lightsaber and makes it that much more awesome when you do.)
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William Shakespeare wrote: |
Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. |
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pineapple
Joined: Nov 11 2009
Location: Cajun Country
Posts: 1511
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Win: Two long sleeves and two Tees from my girlfriend and they all fit perfectly. A super nintendo with 5 of my favorite games. $100 bucks from my aunt. The book Fight Club. I didn't ask for anything from my parents. They've been helping me pay my car payments so that's all I could ask for.
Fail: I mailed back the controller and cables my super nintendo came with because they weren't the OEM ones. I was pretty pissed because of that and because I can't even play it now.
& I 2nd what Hawk said about the game.
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Ross Rifle
Title: Rock N Roll God
Joined: Oct 29 2006
Location: Chilliwack, BC
Posts: 4844
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Wins: Santa sent me my vacation payout, so I got a 360. I also got GTA IV, plaid high-tops, every movie on my list, Motley Crue: A Visual History, and some awesome homemade stuff.
Fails: No Christmas bonus. My co-worker got one though. My boss told him not to say anything though because only certain people were getting gift cards. He can truly go fuck himself. I actually legitimately hate him.
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UsaSatsui
Title: The White Rabbit
Joined: May 25 2008
Location: Hiding
Posts: 7565
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Win: Got me a crockpot.
Fail: Got me 3 hours of sleep total between two 12-hour shifts. And upstairs neighbor is playing koud, bass-heavy music precluding more sleep. Expect no contest updates from the bunny tonight.
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username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
Posts: 16133
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I got a sweater and a red hot chili peppers concert DVD
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I'll eat a turkey sandwich while blowing my load |
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Deadmau_5pra
Title: Amatuer film/podcaster
Joined: Feb 10 2009
Location: Chicago Area
Posts: 1126
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Win: $215 and a DVD of Waiting. Extra: Spending time with my family watching the Lakers & Cavs game laughing and eating.
Fail: I don't have my camera yet....but December 26 is a whole new day...
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pineapple
Joined: Nov 11 2009
Location: Cajun Country
Posts: 1511
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username wrote: |
I got a sweater and a red hot chili peppers concert DVD |
I hope it's a really nice sweater.
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Hacker
Banned
Joined: Sep 13 2008
Posts: 3129
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WIN: I got a cellphone. The env 3
WIN: I got a handmade blanket from my grandma
WIN: My cousin and I went rabbit hunting. missed the only rabbit we saw. saw a huge bird and almost shot it untill we saw that it was a hawk
FAil: I didn't get the laptop i wanted but im not sad about it
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M3GA MAN
Title: The Big A
Joined: Jun 19 2008
Location: Nowhere.
Posts: 1963
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Win: I got a 360 Elite
Fail : Nothing
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pineapple
Joined: Nov 11 2009
Location: Cajun Country
Posts: 1511
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Which laptop did you want Hacker?
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Teralyx
Title: Master Exploder
Joined: Jun 04 2008
Location: Goldenrod City
Posts: 1419
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Win: I got NSMBW, MadWorld, Bioshock, Resident Evil 5, and Dead space, along with cool shirts and a jar of unicorn tears (I'll explain if anybody cares)
Fail: Nothing that I can think of.
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 <TheFlamingSchnitzel> Didn't your mom teach you not to punch girls?
<FigNewton> I was too busy /punchin' her/ |
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Dr. Jeebus
Moderator
Title: SLF Harbinger of Death
Joined: Sep 03 2005
Location: Wakefield, MA
Posts: 5228
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WIN: Got an awesome new leather jacket and many other assorted things I wanted and will enjoy.
FAIL: Feeling really, really old because the first thing I opened on Christmas Eve was new socks and I was THRILLED at the quality of them and how much I needed them.
UsaSatsui wrote: |
Win: Got me a crockpot.
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That is soooo fucking win, dude. Greatest invention ever. You toss a bunch of stuff into a pot, go to work, and 8 hours later when you and the wifey get home dinner is waiting there for you. The most preparation I ever needed for a crockpot recipe was slicing a couple vegetables instead of tossing them straight in.
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UsaSatsui wrote: |
The three greatest heels in history...Andy Kaufman, Triple H, and Dr. Jeebus |
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JRA
Joined: Sep 17 2007
Location: The Opium Trail
Posts: 3475
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Win: I got $120 bucks in Best Buy Gift Cards, LoZ: Twilight Princess, No More Heroes, and Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles.
Fail: Neither of which I'm going to start playing until I finish my second playthrough of FFVI on GBA which I decided to start at the beginning of break to pass the time. Also my aunt bought me cheese.
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 There are a lot of what if's in life Donny. What if I hit you really hard in the face, knocked yo shit to the back of yo skull? What if I....had you girl gargle my nuts? The fact remains, you are a fuckin mutant. |
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Black Zarak
Title: Big Coffin Hunter
Joined: Feb 01 2006
Location: Phyrexia
Posts: 4098
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Epic fail: I haven't got a damn thing. To be fair, I am going to my mother's tomorrow and I know she has at least one present for me. My damn roommates got me nothing despite me getting them stuff, though they claim I have gifts coming that they have not yet bought due to getting paid today and no stores being open. We shall see...
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REVIEWS, LEGOS, NONSENSE Check out Zarak's Barracks!
"Let that be a lesson to you, your family and everyone you've ever known..."
"Thanks to denial, I'm immortal!" |
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sidewaydriver
2010 SLF Tag Champ
Title: ( ͡� 
Joined: May 11 2008
Posts: 6160
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Win: I got an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle.
Fail: I shot my goddam eye out.
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 Shake it, Quake it, Space Kaboom. |
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