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I believe in miracles.....
Well it is the right part of the world..... oh dear that gossip thang... I just can't help myself...
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![]() Owing to a vast number of complaints aimed at our magazine publication, "The Downer Controversial", the editors have decided to disband that old one in favour of a new one that may be more acceptable to a wider audience. ![]()
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You can leave your hat on...
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The continuing adventures of Norway's ninth favourite comedy duo...
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Entertainment Part 1
Interview with host Vala Seacrest - A Downer's Exclusive
By Glirdan Tirithedain I wasable to catch up with the host from the hit series Middle-Earth Idol and was quite pleased to answer my questions. Quote:
Watch out next week as I try and grab an interview with the sweetest (and possibly most drunk) judge of the competition.
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Once again, Central Russia's two hundredth favourite comedy duo...
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Weekly Interview with Middle-Earth Idol Eviction: SpM
By Glirdan Tirithedain I was unable to get a word with the actual evictee. However, I was able to get the following statment from his agent, GT Greay and Associates: Quote:
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![]() ![]() That's right, folks! On September the 10th, the Great Barrow will play host to the first annual Wight of the Year award ceremony sponsored by The Downer newspaper. It works like this: There are four categories, and five nominees in each category. It's up to you to vote for your favourite Wight. 1st Category: Award for great writing in an RPG 2nd Category: Award for outstanding achievement in Quiz games 3rd Category: Award for great comedy writing 4th category: Award for outstanding writing in a discussion Culminating in the final award: Wight of the Year. For the 4 categories, people can nominate any Wight, (Someone nominates, another will second) as soon as we have five for each category we will precede to voting. So, you'd better be quick. Post should be like this: Quote:
Don't let your favourite Wight lose out! Get those nominations in! When the nominations are in, send your votes to me. PM votes will look like this (hopefully). Quote:
Oh, and you can’t nominate or vote for yourself.
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For the 1st Category, I nominate Kath for the best writing in an RPG.
For the 2nd Category, I nominate Rune Son of Bjarne for outstanding achievement in Quiz games. For the 3rd Category, I nominate Hookbill the Goomba for great comedy writing. Now, I must ask, why are you limiting the Wight of the Year Award to just the top 10 under the Reputation? As I see it, there could be a few others who deserve who aren't in that category. But it really depends on what you're looking for for the Wight of the Year now doesn't it? So, what is it that you're looking for? For like the other categories, there must be something specific you're looking for in the winner.
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I nominate Durelin for great writing in an RPG. Really, from what I've seen in The Fellowship of the Fourth Age: A New Beginning, she's outstanding. I'm glad to be RPGing with her.
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I would definitly second Glirdan's nomination of Hookbill for the 3rd category, but if he's outlawed himself against winning then what's the point?
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![]() ![]() This week, the second story is written by Rune! Also, Antarctica's third favourite comedy duo... ![]()
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The story behind that article is that I was in Finland this summer and met Spawn and Lommy. . . We talked about Hookbill's paper and I for one was keen on writting an article about our meeting to it.
Before we said our farewells, we got our picture taken and in this one we all loked weird/tired and that createt the idea of us getting a sleeping disorder. |
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Where is the full picture??
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Entertainment Part 1
ME-Idol's Wilwa Abdul Speaks Up!
By Glirdan Tirithedain This weak, I was able to catch up with the lovel Wilwa Abdul on her thoughts about ME-Idol. Quote:
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i'm stil lwaiting for my guest spot in it...
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Though really the text below should say "Spawn, Thinlómien and Rune" in that order to avoid confusion.
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If anyone else would like an article of their own on the front page, just P-M me with it and I'll see what I can do. Please note, I like to have a few weeks done in advance, so it may take a while for it to go up. (Rune wrote his about 4 weeks ago). Anyway… Here is a little puzzle for the Children… Help old Sauron find what he most truly desires in his heart…
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Sorry for double post...
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A Downer's Exclusive
An Interivew with a Cir Twin - An Inside Story
By Rocky Road I was able to catch up with one of the infamous Cir (played by Kath) twins from the Golden Perch Inn. Here's what she had to say. Quote:
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It's time for a new weekly slot, 'Cooking with Mrs. Miggins'.
This week, 'Cookery for Kids' Quote:
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Breaking News...
Cheif of Police retires.
By Chris Pritchard. After a long and bright career, Police chief Davem of the yard has stepped down as head of New Down-land Yard. He began his days as a low ranking PC but slowly built his way up (and down) before gaining high reputation amongst all the Barrow Downers, minting a spot just below his wife, Lalwendë for many years. The news came as a shock to many Downers as the Legend made a statement earlier today, saying, "I'm just going outside. I may be sometime." He has been widely regarded as one of the chief non-mod members of the Barrow Downs for a good while now and his resignation is a real blow. Many members such as MP narfforc MP have offered condolences and have said that he will be missed. The Wight has also been known for his acting, his massively popular one-man show 'The search for the Legendarium' grossed over £100,000 in the last few weeks. A hard blow for the Downs, indeed. Although he was not popular with everyone and had his fair share of arguments and bickerings, it is but a small blotch on an otherwise superb record. [Please note: Future weeks of The Downer will still mention him because I wrote them three weeks in advance before this news came out... so... ignore it].
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Well I doubt he will be actually written out of history a la Trotsky ...too Orwellian... I hope...
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well Nilp, Denmark is not on the Scandinavian peninsula either. . . (not anymore anyway)
Denmark, Norway and Sweden are what is normaly considerd Scandinavian, but sometimes Finland, Iceland and the Faeroe Islands are included. |
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![]() ![]() Has anyone else noticed how suspiciously similar to Meneltarmacil's avatar Alien is? Maybe they know each other... let's find out... ![]()
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I had actually noticed that before. Nice!
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Entertainment Portion
Recent Evictee of Middle-Earth Idol
By Glirdan Tirithedain I was able to catch up with Middl-Earth Idol's recent evictee, Celuien. Here's what she had to say. Originally Posted by Glirdan Well, here are you're questions for the interview. Quote:
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![]() ![]() Please note: When I made this (about three weeks ago), I had no idea it would be going out on September 11th. So, there was no intention there. It is a pure co-incidence. I had a little crisis of conscience this morning, wondering weather to post this. I've decided to go ahead. Without further Ado, here is everyone’s 912th favourite comedy duo: ![]()
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Something for the funnys:
![]() (** While posting this I noticed something that looks rather insulting, but I assure you it is unintentional. Sorry #4. You know who you are.)
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![]() ![]() And, for another week, the outer hebridies nine thousandth favorite comedy duo: ![]() Editor's note: The Downer wishes to remind it's readers that we in no way condone violence towards Dogs, cats and any small fury animas, except chat squirrels. It is an essential part of the plot that will become apparent next week. So, look forward to something interesting.
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