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11/24/2008 2:25:54 AM
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The Schwippy Tree
For those of you who frequented The Flood around last Christmas, you may remember a certain phenomenon that swept this community. Something that captured the hearts and souls of everyone who witnessed it.
I am pleased to inform you that in the coming weeks, this legendary marvel will once again be upon us. That thing that made us stay up until unreasonable hours waiting for cats to appear, that thing that some of us enjoyed enough to donate money to, that thing that so many of us loved so dearly, will soon return.
I'm talking of course about the [url=http://tree.schwippy.com/2008/index.php]Schwippy Christmas Tree.[/url]
For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, I'll break it down for you:
The Schwippys are a family from somewhere in California that had the fantastic idea of posting a live webcam feed of their Christmas tree on [url=http://www.schwippy.com/blog/]their site[/url] and giving control of the lights to the people who visited the page.
Essentially, they said "Here, play with our tree and watch it change."
There's an explanation of how it works [url=http://plasma2002.com/tree/]here.[/url]
But the best part about the Schwippy Tree wasn't playing with light switches, it was talking to the Schwippys in the live chat, watching them chase cats around the house, and forcing them to write things on signs and hold them up to the camera.
Yes, it was slightly creepy, but more than that, it was a damn good time. And on top of all that, [url=http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/6682/floodztreefv3.jpg]they loved[/url] [url=http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/1750/43670118xa1.jpg]us.[/url]
So that's the deal. Soon, the Schwippy Christmas Tree will be up and running for the 2008 season. Hopefully, starting the thread this early will help contain the madness this year so that we don't overrun the forum again. If this thread still exists when it's up, I'll update this with all breaking news and pertinent information.
Also, happy holidays.
[quote]Link updated.
-Foman[/quote]
[Edited on 12.01.2008 1:57 AM PST by x Foman123 x]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] dukiduke You have just distracted me from HW for another 5 minutes. TYVM[/quote] I've clocked up 12 hours looking at this tree already.
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You have just distracted me from HW for another 5 minutes. TYVM
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] RussellTheHippy The Chat's turned insane thanks to the NF.[/quote] Yeah, I'm going to dispute this. The NF were the first people into the chat and it had been civilised for more than 24 hours under NF. Additionally, please keep remarks about NF, slanderous or otherwise, out of this thread.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] RussellTheHippy The Chat's turned insane thanks to the NF.[/quote] we were here longer than when the flood came
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The Chat's turned insane thanks to the NF.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Zz Snip3d Everyone in there hates me haha.:)[/quote]That tends to happen when you flood the chat with spam.
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Everyone in there hates me haha.:)
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Sword and Scales [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DizzJay *Ahem* [url=http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/jdizzle721/schwippy.png]Be jealous. Be very jealous.[/url] Only cost me $20 bucks! You guys should do it too! It is for a great cause![/quote] It's just so awesome.[/quote]It's taking over I tell you.
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This is great!
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I made a donation and Mrs. Schwippy was kind enough to hold up a [url=http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll271/YubenMeatslapt/Picture10.png?t=1228190878]sign[/url] for me. It is not everyday that get to Meatslap the entire Flood. Thank you very much Mrs. Schwippy I really appreciate that.
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This is pure win! I love the Star it's so freaking bright! [Edited on 12.01.2008 8:13 PM PST]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DizzJay *Ahem* [url=http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/jdizzle721/schwippy.png]Be jealous. Be very jealous.[/url] Only cost me $20 bucks! You guys should do it too! It is for a great cause![/quote] It's just so awesome.
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*Ahem* [url=http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/jdizzle721/schwippy.png]Be jealous. Be very jealous.[/url] Only cost me $20 bucks! You guys should do it too! It is for a great cause!
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This is all so very exciting.
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May I now present a very Schwippy bedtime story, told by Sarah to people online maybe fifteen minutes ago. [quote][b]MrsSchwippy :[/b] One day a Little Frog happens to see a buffalo on its way to the pond and is stopped by it. The little frog got surprised. What are you doing by jumping like this? Yelled the big buffalo at the little frog This is how I walk responded the frog with a surprise You have got four legs like any other animal and why can’t you just walk? Buffalo again yelled with the same anger. Now the little frog understood the confusion the big buffalo had and it turned upside down and asked: Look my dear big buffalo how my legs are made. I do have four legs but the hind ones are differently made hence I can’t walk and I can only jump to cover distances. Oh I am sorry – pleaded the big buffalo I am really sorry for showing my anger at you without knowing the reason. I shall be your friend from now on wards and I shall carry you now to wherever you want to go. Please let me know where do you want to go – requested the buffalo The little frog felt very happy with the sudden change in the behavior of the big buffalo. I need to got to the pond near that banyan tree but I do not know how to climb on to your back – said the little frog Do not worry I shall sit down so that with one leap you can jump on to my back – suggested the big buffalo The frog did as suggested but the smooth skin of the buffalo made its efforts futile. Both the big buffalo and the little frog were disappointed but continued their efforts. At one point the frog could jump on to the back of the buffalo but as the big buffalo started standing up it had slipped down. As their struggle continued they saw Dr.Dove coming towards them. What’s the matter why are you here asked Dr.Dove by alighting on the branch of a neem tree near them. I made a promise to carry this small frog on my back to the pond near that banyan tree but it has become difficult for this small frog to reach my back. You want to carry the frog on your back. Isn’t it? Asked Dr.Dove. Yes, told the buffalo Then I have suggestion to you. You both come along with me lead Dr.Dove towards the pond. All three reached the pond. Dear small frog you first jump into the water – said Dr.Dove The small frog jumped into the water and looked up by turning back towards the buffalo and Dr.Dove. Now dear Buffalo you walk into the water and sit down in such a way that your back is just touching the surface of the water level in the pond – said Dr.Dove. The big buffalo did as suggested. The little frog understood what is to be done. Immediately it jumped onto the back of the buffalo with ease and settled down there. Soon the buffalo too understood and came slowly out of the water with the little frog on its back. The little frog and the big buffalo were happy and thanked Dr.Dove. Now tell me where shall I take you - asked the big buffalo. Not to the pond again but back to my home in the woods in the north pointed the little frog. Seeing their happiness Dr.Dove flew away. the end lol[/quote] Inspiring, no? [Edited on 12.01.2008 6:57 PM PST]
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I've been around these parts for over 4 years and for some reason I DO NOT REMEMBER THIS! :sadface:
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Cool. Yay! Andre Johnson just scored a touchdown. [Edited on 12.01.2008 5:46 PM PST]
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Train seems cool, and I've yet to see it, but won't it constantly be starting and stopping? That seems a little counter-productive (i.e. it will never really be moving, just lurching forward and backward).
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Rampancy Only the oldskool members are caring enough about this to go visit. Everyone else is just like "tl;dr hurr derr". I like it.[/quote]:( It was more of a "tl;dr duh da duh".
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] WalkinBonfire I'm having ever so much fun.[/quote]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DAT G0DAM FUNK [i][b][u]CONVERT THE HEATHENS![/i][/u][/b][/quote]N3VAR
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Only the oldskool members are caring enough about this to go visit. Everyone else is just like "tl;dr hurr derr". I like it.
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I'm having ever so much fun.
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Ah the memories from last year.
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Sweet, lets just hope that we can be mature about it.
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This much fun shouldn't be allowed. <3
