Katie and Matty | The Power Couple Reveals All
Katie: A Doll Like Me
1. How do you think the contestants this season would’ve fared against some of the past cycles?
Your usernames and brands were all pretty lame. Actually, this entire cycle was pretty lame. I don't know if it was because I primarily posted from work but there was a serious lack of fun, socializing, and stand-out personalities. It's like The Voice. People only tune in for the judges, not y'all. I think if we did an all stars round, everyone from this cycle would be out ASAP, if they're even invited.
2. Who did you originally think would be Top Three?
Connor, Scene, and Funky/Citrus/Nicki. Domino really surprised me in the competition.
3. Is there one challenge/entry that you think you, as a judge, got wrong?
I do nothing wrong.
4. Who surprised you the most?
Domino by far. His application was laughable but I voted him in only because he was so active in the thread. I originally only had 9 applicants in my 'yes' pile and he wasn't one of them. The other 4 I selected because they had potential even past their application. I didn't expect him to slay so much and even win, but it was a nice surprise.
5. Who disappointed you?
Actually, kinda everyone did. This cycle was just very uninspiring and sometimes grating to get through. Again, that could just be what I took from it or it could be something else. There were barely any standout entries let alone standout competitors. Usually with these big threads I like to look back and kii on some parts but I can't think of much.
6. What was your favorite entry this cycle?
The only entries that I really enjoyed were the quick guides to ATRL and some of the next big events if they have some serious reworking done.
7. Do you think the Comeback Cycle actually helped?
This comeback cycle was a disaster. Not in theory or concept, but in execution. I know people pay Games threads dust once they're eliminated but seriously? This is easily one of the best games in ATRL but it's like people didn't care. You guys had a chance to come back after elimination but most people didn't take it. Congrats to Nicki for actually trying even if she did get sent back before she could unpack. It was a great idea Matty but they don't seem to care.
8. This cycle’s most memorable moment was:
The People vs Rem and Domino. Let me take a minute to put on my realness hat and say what I've been thinking all along. Domino, I don't know why you freaked out so much. Yours seemed like sincere freak outs, at least in the beginning. What made you so insecure? You produced good work and received good scores so I don't understand the meltdowns. Rem, on the other hand, I don't think you were ever insecure about yourself. Actually, I don't think Rem was ever that committed to the game. As said earlier, you didn't really need this game. You're an older member and with more posts and more active in more sections. Why would you need lessons on sigs, usernames, and avatars? When you would threaten to quit and have tantrums you had less to lose because you were never that invested. Then it finally happened and you were eliminated. Suddenly you were happy with that because you weren't that into the game, or whatever you said. It seemed like you were just saving face because you seemed pretty into the game before that, but sure. Then came the times when you would come back to the thread almost trying to annoy people and then get upset when people would confront you, so much to the point of reporting posts in here. The attitude was not fun.
9. Any final thoughts for any of the contestants?
Domino: The girl who needs a Midol.
Retro: The girl with bad timing.
Scene: The girl who could have won.
Citrus: The girl who'll win next time.
Avery: The girl who blended in.
Danny: The girl who barely competed.
CrazyCat: The girl with the cuteness.
Connor: The girl who was robbed.
Rem: The girl who shouldn't have joined.
Nicki: The girl who risked it all.
e437: The girl who competed?
Some highlights:
Applications:
Rem: why did you even sign up? You've been a member longer than some of the judges. You have more posts than some of the judges. It seems like you only joined to be more active in a thread.
Scene: You probably only got through because of your games section popularity.
Funky: best application.
Connor: You probably only got through because all the judges knew you.
Citrus: I have a degree in literature.
DOMINO:
Avatars:
DOMINO: not with that tacky "RÉSUMÉ" bit. I forgot about that.
Funky: not with that hot pink vibrator. How you thought that would be a good idea.
The lingo and gif challenges were equally uninspired.
That smiley challenge was a joke. Nicki sis, why would you use that? You could have stayed and slayed if you chose a less gross smiley. The rest were all boring.
The threads that were submitted were, well, flops. Someone should have created an event thread with a revolving topic (like Scene's, just a little more extravagant). Otherwise, they're all flops.
I didn't like any speeches. Nope.
The final poll:
DOMINO, I'll be real with you. I thought you asked the RiRi base for votes. There were a lot of Rihanna base posters that voted for you. It was fishy. Scene, I'm surprised at how few votes you received. You're more popular among the forum than Domino but he's more popular in his base.
Quitters:
I don't like quitters especially when they do it for attention and/or to save face. Don't sign up for a game if you're not willing to finish it or at least provide a legitimate reason why you can't. (Not including Retro. Personal things happen.) Don't quit just to have people beg you to stay and don't quit because you get a low score and think judges are mean to you. There are 13 losers to one winner.
Extensions:
Was any round actually done in the time frame originally given?
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Also, I sold Edge into the sex trade while we were in Spain. She didn't seem to mind.
Katie: Good Girl Gone Barbie
1. If you had to be trapped on an island with either Bionic or Lotus, Edge or Kitt, and one of the contestants from this cycle, what would you choose?
I'd trade one of the [interchangeable] contestants in exchange for taking both Edgy and Kitty. I'd probably have both Bionic and Lotus on the deserted island since the extra copies had to go somewhere and it's not like they were purchased by consumers.
2. Which girl from this cycle should come back next time?
Citrus, Nicki, and Funky. You guys all had potential. Funky and Citrus were just too new and Nicki paid for one major misstep.
3. What's your favorite literary time period?
American colonial short fiction
Early medieval poetry
Enlightenment biographies
Victorian feminism
Satirical realism
4. Who do you see positively contributing to ATRL the most?
(No order)
Scene - if he breaks out of Games.
Domino - if he breaks out of his base
Connor - if he stops being so nice
Funky - if he gets more known
Nicki - could easily help out on the site
Retro - needs to handle these damn reports today.
5. The least?
Those that hang out in the Games section and don't really branch out. That's basically everyone else.
6. Ignore the game. Really. Just rank the contestants from most to leave favorite based solely on your opinion. Bias and comments encouraged.
Retro - I actually nominated him during mod discussion so, duh. Even though you need to relax about ARTPOP ha suffering. Flop eras happen, sis!
Scene - One of my fave peeps. I'm not sure but there's something that reminds me of...me!
Connor - So nice and sweet. I don't think I've ever seen you say anything negative.
Danny - We hate on Maurice together
Citrus - So damn young but hey, you're cool!
CrazyCat - I wish you were more active, sis.
Domino - Take a chill pill and you're pretty cool. Your OP and design skills are pretty cool.
Nicki - Not as active but still cool.
Funky - Not as active but still cool.
Jad/Xalric/Rem/Sorbet/e437 - The rest. People I don't really interact with either because they don't post that much or because I don't want to.
7. Out of all the members on this site, who are some you'd like to see join next time around that haven't before?
I told Matty about this idea. I'd love to see a "Celebrity" version of this. It would basically take all the "major posters" of the site in a mega competition. Think members like Duca, Nicole, Sats, Peanut, Kworb, Cap10, Geezus, Willy, and other major people. It would never work, but it'd be legendary.
Matty Banks: No Wig Is Safe
1. How do you think the contestants this season would’ve fared against some of the past cycles?
I think there were some strong contestants this cycle, but they could have gotten overshadowed by quite a few members from previous cycles. I remember vividly quite a few entries from the past games that were amazing! I barely remember who did what each entry this cycle. While I say that, a lot of these contestants had some stronger personalities than those in the past cycles.
2. Who did you originally think would be Top Three?
Retro, Domino, and Rem
3. Is there one challenge/entry that you think you, as a judge, got wrong?
I think whatever happens has a reason. There is a reason why every cycle I try to switch around the challenges because if people knew what to expect next they'd be able to prepare in advance. If we had done the same challenge set up as last cycle, I'm sure there could probably be a different top two and elimination line up.
4. Who surprised you the most?
Citrus & Avery.
They were both very new when they made it into the competition, yet became standouts towards the end of the competition leading to emotional eliminations when they did. They have a lot of potential and may Cycle 11 could be a Citrus vs. Avery match... if they make it in through the application portions. Also, if they decide to compete again.
5. Who disappointed you?
Rem & Xalric.
Xalric because I see him posting now and I just imagine how much he could have grown in this competition. After he ignored me about the comeback cycle, I got really disappointed.
Rem because he didn't see what we all saw. He has a lot of potential, I just think he doesn't want to become a Top Member for the persona he has now.
6. What was your favorite entry this cycle?
Like I said in question one, I really do not remember a lot of the entries. However, I do remember Scene and Avery's Music Taste entries. They were really good, especially Avery's.
7. Do you think the Comeback Cycle actually helped?
I cannot believe how it flopped! I think it would have been really good and really dramatic to see who would eventually come back. I could have seen a few of the members give Nicki and run for his money to return.
I may try it again in future cycles, but hopefully people take it seriously.
8. This cycle’s most memorable moment was:
Sorry, but Domino's meltdown. It was memorable because I had to go into full Tyra mode then and knock some belief back into him. If I hadn't, he would have quit, and then what would have happened...
9. Any final thoughts for any of the contestants?
E | The Girl Who Went First
Sorbet | The Girl Who Quit First
Xalric | The Girl Who Should Have Done The Comeback
Danny | The Girl Who Quit Second
Jad | The Girl Who Was From Charm School
Dom | The Girl Who Disappeared
Retro | The Girl Who Became A Moderator
Rem | The Girl Who Did Not See His Own Potential
Citrus | The Girl Who Made Matty Emotional During Elimination
Nicki | The Girl Who Came Back
Avery | The Girl Who Needs More Time
Connor | The Girl Who Was Sophisticated
Scene | The Girl Who Came With Vengeance
Domino | The Girl Who Is The Next Top Member
E - you're adorable; I see you post around ATRL.
Sorbet & Danny - I wish ya'll hadn't quit
Xalric - I really wish you would have done the comeback cycle. You were one I had this feeling could have gave Nicki a run for his money during the Comeback.
Jad - You may have changed your ways and won Charm School, but I feel like this batch of contestants over shone you.
Dom - If only life didn't get in the way and made you miss some entries
Retro - If you hadn't become a moderator, I think you would have become winner.
Rem - Believe in YOU, not this over the top YOU. You could have gone way further and done way better had you believed in yourself and took this seriously.
Citrus - I love and adore you, even though I didn't in the beginning. We need to chat more because I miss the energy you gave the thread and in your entries.
Nicki - Continue to do you and stay fabulous!
Avery - You have IT! Continue to explore ATRL and further cement yourself because you have IT! It is just not there yet and not sometime soon.
Connor - You are such a great guy. I feel like you have grown a lot in this competition and hope you keep it up with the way you act and post on ATRL.
Scene - You are a top member as well. The decision between you and Domino was seriously really close. Just branch out more; let people see who the Scene is!
Domino - What's more to say than Congrats Top Member!
Then I was just an angsty mess the rest of the time, I don't know if you read the thread.
