"The Phrase That Pays" (~$350k CB to win) (in Contests)


DiabloSpawn March 20 2007 6:18 AM EDT

The pot starts at 25k. To enter, send 5k to 'Prizes'. The objective: come up with a phrase to market this product...at the end of the week (23rd), I'll decide on 5 finalists then put it to a vote. Winner will be decided by Saturday and will get all money in 'Prizes'. Go for it!

Nerevas March 20 2007 6:20 AM EDT

"Shpooooo"

Zoglog[T] [big bucks] March 20 2007 6:24 AM EDT

Dell 'Our computers are the only ones worth firing a missile at!'

Zoglog (Elven_Kings) 141.163.84.1 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 6:24 AM EDT

QBJohnnywas March 20 2007 6:26 AM EDT

Carnage Blender 3: Real Life - It's all in ranged baby....

Zoglog[T] [big bucks] March 20 2007 6:45 AM EDT

Zoglog (Elven_Kings) 141.163.84.1 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 6:42 AM EDT

'For only $19.95 you can now get your very own Al Qaeda tracking device, buy now and get this nifty looking rocket launcher with genuine plastic missiles!'

AdminG Beee March 20 2007 9:55 AM EDT

$250k added to the pot from my admin char.

5 finalists picked by DS will be posted as a poll for the community to choose the winner.

DiabloSpawn March 20 2007 9:56 AM EDT

Thanks GBee :)

Talion March 20 2007 11:21 AM EDT

IP To What When
Talion (Crusher) 69.4.4.164 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 -- Contest money 11:19 AM EDT

"Is your neighbor's pet using your lawn for its private business? Then look no further, we have the perfect solution for you."

Wow, now I want... no... I NEED one!!!

Talion March 20 2007 11:22 AM EDT

How many entries are we allowed to make?

Karn March 20 2007 11:30 AM EDT

Karn (Karn, Silver Golem) 69.150.163.1 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 11:29 AM EDT

"Foam rocket launcher. For those times when shooting a foam rocket manually is just not enough."

Zoglog[T] [big bucks] March 20 2007 11:34 AM EDT

Zoglog (Elven_Kings) 141.163.84.1 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 11:32 AM EDT

Fun for all ages and an excellent training tool for trainees within the military field, I mean just look at how realistic that big red fire button on your screen is.

AdminG Beee March 20 2007 11:43 AM EDT

I guess I can't enter given I'm sponsoring, but if I could...

Protect your PC and family with the new improved "Dubya" Anti-Virus system.

Slashundhack [We Forge Our Own Stuff] March 20 2007 11:54 AM EDT

Transferring permanently the following items to DiabloSpawn (Prizes):

* $5,000

Transfer fee: $25

Flying Fauna Freaking Feature !
Tired of those pesky insects interrupting your late night gaming ? Acquire the new "Insectivore 3000" from Genocidal Industries . This is an auto-targeting ,auto-loading insect nightmare.Optional paper clip Rail Gun available upon request .Service plan first year free !
Remember, IF IT FLIES IT DIES Insectivore 3000

Zoglog[T] [big bucks] March 20 2007 12:04 PM EDT

Zoglog (Elven_Kings) 141.163.84.1 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 12:01 PM EDT

Tired of arachnophobia ruining your life? With our new software you can beat those fears by firing virtual rockets at the creatures occupying the onscreen spiderweb.

AdminNightStrike March 20 2007 12:21 PM EDT

"It's not just for AEGIS anymore..."

QBPit Spawn [Abyssal Specters] March 20 2007 12:26 PM EDT

"Nuclear launch detected" (hope youve played starcraft ;))

smallpau1 - Go Blues [Lower My Fees] March 20 2007 12:26 PM EDT

"Nerf of Mass Destruction!"

QBBarzooMonkey March 20 2007 12:27 PM EDT

QBBarzooMonkey
(Ninja Pirate Monkeys) 64.65.211.77 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 -- Phrase contest 12:23 PM EDT

Intra-office rubber band warfare meets the 21st century - don't ever lose another stapler with the Cubicle5000 Anti-Personnel Missile Defense System!

QBJohnnywas March 20 2007 12:32 PM EDT

Office rubber band warfare - BM, we'll have to swap war stories; I'm a veteran of many campaigns! ;)

smallpau1 - Go Blues [Lower My Fees] March 20 2007 12:32 PM EDT

slash never fully sent that 5k, lol. btw, my entry has nothing to do with CB nerfing, =P just those foam nerf guns we all used to play with as kids. Or if it IS funny for you, use it as CB nerfing, lol.

kevinLeong March 20 2007 12:39 PM EDT

kevinLeong (--kevinLeong--) 66.215.206.68 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 12:38 PM EDT

Dell laptops are about to get nuked (nerfed, gimped, etc)!

QBJohnnywas March 20 2007 12:40 PM EDT

Falling asleep while burning BA? No more with the JW Wide Awake Machine! Simply set the sound sensitive controls for 'SNORE' and miss those last BA no more!

QBJohnnywas March 20 2007 12:44 PM EDT

At the last minute JW realized that the Nasal Hair Removal Device wasn't as well thought out as he had previously believed....

kevinLeong March 20 2007 12:46 PM EDT

kevinLeong (--kevinLeong--) 66.215.206.68 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 12:45 PM EDT

Who needs NORAD? War Games is much more fun on a Dell.

Fantasysage March 20 2007 2:09 PM EDT

Fantasysage [t] (FantasySage) 128.238.79.84 DiabloSpawn [t] (Prizes) $5000 2:08 PM EDT


"Dude, Your getting a scud!"

Relic March 20 2007 2:21 PM EDT

Glory (Queen Beee) 75.144.8.157 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 2:17 PM EDT

Having trouble with your "missile accuracy"? Not able to quite hit the "target"? Try the new "Straight Shooter" and you will never miss again. Who knows? Maybe you will even start getting called "Shooter McGavin". =)

smallpau1 - Go Blues [Lower My Fees] March 20 2007 2:40 PM EDT

{cb1}smallpau1 (SmallsNCB) 24.182.231.91 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 -- contest 2:36 PM EDT

The first one is for this one that i did earlier, but would like to add
"Nerf of Mass Destruction! - sending kids to heaven since '67"

{cb1}smallpau1 [t] (SmallsNCB) 24.182.231.91 DiabloSpawn [t] (Prizes) $5000 -- contest 12:25 PM EDT

"Have an Annoying Neighbor...?"

The Vanguard March 20 2007 2:53 PM EDT

YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU !!!

Help Hans Blix find the WMD 's.

Includes 5 new levels [countries] to invade and new exciting story lines!

[Please note that we accept no liability for damages incurred to you, in the mistaken belief that the novelty missile is in fact a real WMD]

Remy LeBeau (The Ranger) 80.43.80.199 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 -- Contest 2:46 PM EDT

Slashundhack [We Forge Our Own Stuff] March 20 2007 5:47 PM EDT

Well I did it right this time !Dagnabit

Tyriel [123456789] March 20 2007 6:42 PM EDT

Tyriel [t] (Zed) 68.151.235.140 DiabloSpawn [t] (Prizes) $5000 -- Phrase Contest 6:37 PM EDT

"It's a brand new DELL COMPUTER WITH RADAR-ISH BACKGROUND AND NUCLEAR MISSILE-JOYSTICK ATTACHMENT! ONLY $10!

(read as fast as humanly possible --->)*Some assembly required. Radar-ish background, nuclear missiles, nuclear missile joy-stick, big red "FIRE!" button, green arrow buttons, funky metal-ish launcher program, field-and-sky background, and Dell Computer not included."

kx5 [The Lotus Cross] March 20 2007 7:07 PM EDT

kx5 [t] (kx5) 67.150.213.37 DiabloSpawn [t] (Prizes) $5000 7:05 PM EDT

"Are other countries trying to invade your own? Are they searching for 'weapons of mass destruction'? Now they won't see a thing."

Erm...it poked them in the eye! *walks away*

Zoom March 20 2007 7:22 PM EDT

"Girl friend dump you? Bully at school? Boss Troubles? Or just random jerks making you mad, get them back with the new Dell Laptop with Revenge Rockets. You can blow up those pesky problems from the comfort of your own home!(Rockets sold seperatly)"

Zoom (Skyni) 68.119.3.224 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 7:12 PM EDT

The Death Company [...] March 21 2007 5:51 PM EDT

The Death Company (Thingummejig) 81.152.148.185 DiabloSpawn (Prizes) $5000 -- missile comp 5:45 PM EDT

Buy the hit toy everyone is going on about. Even George and Tony want to find these

**Please note the picture is scaled down, and for a short period if you buy a set (two) we will throw in the countries stickers of choice. Batteries and plasters not included! NOT TESTED ON ANY AMIMALS APART FROM FLIES THAT HAVE LANDED

DiabloSpawn March 23 2007 9:32 AM EDT

These are my picks:

Zoglog:
"Dell. Our computers are the only ones worth firing a missile at!"

Talion:
"Is your neighbor's pet using your lawn for its private business? Then look no further, we have the perfect solution for you."

{cb1}smallpau1:
"Nerf of Mass Destruction! - sending kids to heaven since '67"

QBBarzooMonkey:
"Intra-office rubber band warfare meets the 21st century - don't ever lose another stapler with the Cubicle5000 Anti-Personnel Missile Defense System!"

Johnnywas:
"Falling asleep while burning BA? No more with the JW Wide Awake Machine! Simply set the sound sensitive controls for 'SNORE' and miss those last BA no more!"

It's gonna be a tough choice between these, but good luck to all!

DiabloSpawn March 25 2007 2:02 PM EDT

Well done Barzoo, money sent :) You won 400K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zoglog[T] [big bucks] March 25 2007 2:07 PM EDT

I was smack bang in the middle, and to think I thought I was going to be last, W00T!!!! :P

QBBarzooMonkey March 25 2007 3:05 PM EDT

Woot! Thanks, everybody!

:D

QBJohnnywas March 25 2007 3:14 PM EDT

;) well done BM!!!

Zoglog[T] [big bucks] March 25 2007 3:42 PM EDT

oh yes, well done BM, truly masterful captioning :)

smallpau1 - Go Blues [Lower My Fees] March 25 2007 4:52 PM EDT

aww, nothing for 2nd, boo! lol! gj Barzoo!
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