[sincos]

just wanted to say thanks to bangraman for providing this little contest, and to all who was involved. there were a lot of good pictures posted, and was kind of surprised that i won. the picture was the result of a little too much fun at a bar, and things just happen

these headphones will go to my little brother though, because he needs them more than i do. thanks again to bangraman and all those who participated.

 

[Stephonovich]

Seems I won the People's Choice, anyway

Have to keep that picture around, I guess...

 

[fr4c]

congrats to sincos for winning the contest. enjoy your new headphone

 

[MrSlacker]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Abouey I also think the requirements of the contest appear to have been misleading. Like most of the other entrants, I assumed that when referring to “head” it was the one above the shoulders. Since the picture details nothing covering the individual’s head, partially or otherwise, I must assume there is a part 2 of the image that we weren’t privy to.

i have to agree with him. from the original post, we had to do something with our heads, not necks. anyways.....

 

[StevieDvd]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sincos

Now if only the pads on my Grados were that soft and comfortable

Congrats to the winner.

 

[bangraman]

a) It's my competition. I set the rules pretty loosely. Loosely speaking the configuration of the picture is a semi-cantilevered above-head structure. If someone had posted a halo for example, it would have passed despite it not covering the head.

b) There were eight more persuasive arguments.

 

[philodox]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangraman It's my competition.

Miaow!!

 

[PinkFloyd]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangraman It's my competition.

And you chose a winner. End of.

Congrats to the winner

 

[Bob Abouey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangraman a) It's my competition. I set the rules pretty loosely. If someone had posted a halo for example, it would have passed despite it not covering the head.

Not to degenerate into a semantics debate too much, but...
Dictionary.com defines "Covering" as follows:

To place something upon or over, so as to protect or conceal.
To overlay or spread with something

From this one must conclude that a halo would, in fact, cover one's head. Nobody's angry about this outcome. (at least I don't think anyone is) It just seems odd that the winner of the contest was the only individual who had nothing covering their head. We all appreciate Bangraman's generosity. It was a fun contest. Again, congrats to the winner.

 

[oneeyedhobbit]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Abouey Not to degenerate into a semantics debate too much, but... Dictionary.com defines "Covering" as follows: To place something upon or over, so as to protect or conceal. To overlay or spread with something From this one must conclude that a halo would, in fact, cover one's head. Nobody's angry about this outcome. (at least I don't think anyone is) It just seems odd that the winner of the contest was the only individual who had nothing covering their head. We all appreciate Bangraman's generosity. It was a fun contest. Again, congrats to the winner.

Your first post in this thread and all of head-fi was a desperate attempt to score a pair of free headphones. After that, you had to argue with the generous donater of said free headphones. Now that you've failed at that, quit complaining about loosing a contest and thank bangra for his generosity. He could easily have sold his headphones instead of giving them away.

 

[Jahn]

Bob Abouey, I can imagine the Real guy saying to Howard Stern -

Bobabouey - "Howard, technically he didn't win the "Boobs on the head" contest. I mean, look at those boobs. They are around his head, not on the head."

Howard - "Hey he has a point. I think in punishment all those girls must come over here and let me play the boob bongos..."


Sorry man, it's just funny that your line of reasoning matches your namesake, no harm intended!

 

[MD1032]

Your local bari sax playing Blues Brother:

Who could always use a decent set of portables!

 

[philodox]

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneeyedhobbit Your first post in this thread and all of head-fi was a desperate attempt to score a pair of free headphones. After that, you had to argue with the generous donater of said free headphones.

I for one wish that all first posts were this involved... usually they are of the "d00d, what r the best phones for under $100?" variety.

I told Ash about this thread and thought it was a good opportunity for him to make his entrance into head-fi. He has, unfortunately, been recently exposed to my portable rig and is already hooked. His only headphones are a pair of unremarkable Sony's and he is looking to get an AV320 so that he can have a better portable source [and use it to store pictures & movies as he is a photographer]. I think you can understand his frustration that the 'titty' picture wins after he put a lot of effort into his post. I mean, the winner of the contest doesn't even need the headphones and is giving them to his brother.

All that aside though, bangraman did choose the winner and neither one of us is arguing with him about his choice. Quote:

Originally Posted by oneeyedhobbit Now that you've failed at that, quit complaining about loosing a contest and thank bangra for his generosity.

In the post above yours he did just that.

In the end it may have worked out to his ultimate advantage anyways as it looks like we will both be jumping on one of the new canalphones [either the Shure E4's or the UE Super.Fi 5 Pro] and they will likely sound better than the AT's from what I have read about them.

 

[Bob Abouey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneeyedhobbit Your first post in this thread and all of head-fi was a desperate attempt to score a pair of free headphones. After that, you had to argue with the generous donater of said free headphones. Now that you've failed at that, quit complaining about loosing a contest and thank bangra for his generosity. He could easily have sold his headphones instead of giving them away.

And it was the winner's 6th post since October '04. I'm sure you have a point in there somewhere... when it comes to you, be sure to let the rest of us know.

Some of you are taking this in the wrong vain. I intended this to be a fleeting, sour grapes kind of retort and while some of you got it, others have not. I have congratulated the winner several times. I have congratulated the contestants several times and made specific reference to some of their efforts. Stop taking yourselves so seriously. It's all in good fun. C'mon, you have to admit that for an innocuous little give-away, this has generated a pretty hilarious level of response.

Thanks for havin' my back, Jay!

-Bababooey

 

[pne]

bah hambug! congrats, thanks for a fun contest dude! I can't believe this guys luck, all those boobs and a free set of phones?