Because rules just seem so rigid.
1. Big Blogger understands the value of teaching by example. A good teacher always provides a model for the problem to be solved. Therefore, BB will be required to post his own version of the task he’s required the housemates to perform.
2. Big Blogger loves an underdog. Therefore, any housemate who comes last in a competition or vote will receive immunity from that task’s punishment (e.g, eviction, being Ricky Gervais’ PA, having to listen to Keane, etc.).
3. Big Blogger frowns on procrastination. Therefore, regardless of the deadline, the last person to submit a task will be penalized by 15 votes.
4. Big Blogger believes in meritocracy. Therefore, BB reinstates the no pimping rule. It was fun for a week, but enough is enough.
5. Big Blogger embraces the middle class. Therefore, whichever housemate comes closest to the average of that week’s votes will receive 25 bonus points*.
6. Big Blogger appreciates a carrot as much as a stick. Therefore, winners of the week’s task will be granted immunity from that week’s eviction and will be awarded the *cue heavenly harp sound effect* Golden Keyboard™.
7. Big Blogger is magnanimous. Therefore, the holder of the *cue heavenly harp sound effect* Golden Keyboard™ will be able to reinstate evicted housemates, change task rules, and award bonus points. It’s basically having all the power of Big Blogger, but without that pesky site administration. The holder of the *cue heavenly harp sound effect* Golden Keyboard™ will not have the power to evict at will, however. That’s the one thing that Big Blogger gets to keep (as long as he writes his tasks.)
8. Big Blogger appreciates travel. Therefore, in addition to the tasks, housemates are strongly encouraged to take each other on a virtual holiday, posting descriptions and photos of their dream vacation.
9. Big Blogger likes to keep ‘em guessing. Therefore, guidelines are subject to change as often as Big Blogger or the owner of the *cue heavenly harp sound effect* Golden Keyboard™ see fit.
9 1/2. Big Blogger thinks that ten is really just too much. Therefore, we're done.
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* For example ...
Voting ends, bonus points have been awarded, penalty points deducted, and the tallies are …
Housemate A 37
Housemate B 49
Housemate C 29
Housemate D 11
Housemate E 60
The average of the votes is 37.2
Housemate A, with 32, comes closest to the average and receives a 25-point bonus, giving him 62 points.
So Housemate A has the most points, wins the task and gets the *cue heavenly harp sound effect* Golden Keyboard™.
Housemate D is now immune, and Housemates B and C are booted (if two housemates were going that week).
Simple, eh?
I'm not at all sure about that first rule.
Posted by: Medium-sized Blogger | Saturday, 30 June 2007 at 20:35
Oooooh, a golden keyboard!! Fabulous idea. There should definitely be some "best post of the week" award. (Not that that would affect me of course!)
As for the points... better leave someone else to do the adding up!
Posted by: ordinary girl | Monday, 02 July 2007 at 00:10