And the winner is ... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

12-17-2003, 05:12 PM

"So here we are Suzy, we've reached the last award of the night."

"Yes Bob, this award will be presented to the doer of the the single bravest deed done by any person of ANY race, in ANY age."

"Though we gave our judges no specific criteria we suggested that they take a few things into consideration:"

"1) is the deed widely classified as "madness" or "folly"? if so maybe it shouldn't be counted along side other more calculated actions."

"2) how long does the deed take? if it is years in the making, perhaps it can be broken into more discrete actions."

"3) was the doer significantly aided by another (of greater power) such that he/she/it is driven to act in a way that may not be representative of true bravery."

"Well Suzy this one has sure been a doozie ... undoubtedly many of the judges have had a difficult time choosing just one, but since THAT WAS THE WHOLE POINT, i am sure that they were able to fulfill their charge. All we have asked is that they give their best shot, and of course provide their reasons"
"So with no further ado, THE WINNER IS ....

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:24 PM December 17, 2003: Message edited by: erisber ]

12-17-2003, 05:12 PM	#1
erisber Guest Posts: n/a	And the winner is ... "So here we are Suzy, we've reached the last award of the night." "Yes Bob, this award will be presented to the doer of the the single bravest deed done by any person of ANY race, in ANY age." "Though we gave our judges no specific criteria we suggested that they take a few things into consideration:" "1) is the deed widely classified as "madness" or "folly"? if so maybe it shouldn't be counted along side other more calculated actions." "2) how long does the deed take? if it is years in the making, perhaps it can be broken into more discrete actions." "3) was the doer significantly aided by another (of greater power) such that he/she/it is driven to act in a way that may not be representative of true bravery." "Well Suzy this one has sure been a doozie ... undoubtedly many of the judges have had a difficult time choosing just one, but since THAT WAS THE WHOLE POINT, i am sure that they were able to fulfill their charge. All we have asked is that they give their best shot, and of course provide their reasons" "So with no further ado, THE WINNER IS .... <font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:24 PM December 17, 2003: Message edited by: erisber ]