[collin]

I'm desperately trying to organize this plethora of messiness on my phone from school

[Red]

I am here, do NOT go through with the results yet. I am not missing another challenge, dammit.

[KitKat]

Originally posted by ethan

Whatchu got for us, Katie?

It's a secret. So secretive that it may not even happen if I forget about it.

Originally posted by Red

I am here, do NOT go through with the results yet. I am not missing another challenge, dammit.

You're still alive?

[Red]

Originally posted by Katie

You're still alive?

Barely.

[Matty]

Originally posted by Red

I am here, do NOT go through with the results yet. I am not missing another challenge, dammit.

I was about to update

Originally posted by Red

Barely.

Nervously and anxiously, Obama praying?

[Matty]

ATRL's Next
topmember
Cycle 8

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EPISODE 8: SMILIES

Replacement Judge: Ace Reject



THE COMMENTS

COLLIN

Originally posted by Evun

You made this yourself? It's beautiful. From your examples, it's basically a new version of . I wish you had shown more examples that showed :collin: used in places where would be ill fitting. However, I give major points for making it.

Originally posted by Ace Reject

I'm going to IGNORE the shade thrown at a perfectly perfect smiliy and vote for yours. In a weird way, it has a lot of life to it.

Originally posted by Katie

Originally posted by Red

Love the smiley, like that you have a three-fold reason for your smiley being effective, like the examples. Good stuff.

Originally posted by Matty

I like it, like I really do. I honestly can see this being used throughout ATRL and becoming popular. It’s like the new “you are being delusional so much that I quit” smiley. Is that an actual quote from JessieJHeartbeat? Cause if so..

ETHAN

Originally posted by Evun

I like it. I wish the facial expression was a bit different so that it could be used more clearly for positive situations, but it's still great. Plus, we don't really have a good freak out excitement smiley (besides maybe ). Well done.

Originally posted by Ace Reject

Nothing about it separates it from a multitude of smileys we already have. Needs to be reworked.

Originally posted by Katie

Originally posted by Red

Oh man, you found my personal favorite smiley that's not on ATRL. I use that smiley CONSTANTLY whenever I'm on other forums and it's on the site. It really is the perfect "freaking out" smiley, and I'd totally use it all the time if it was an ATRL smiley. Good examples, too.

Originally posted by Matty

I don’t really like it. It reminds me a lot of which is rarely used nowadays. I can kind of see it working based on your examples. However, overall I just don’t think ATRL would accept it.

VJOKER

Originally posted by Evun

I like the idea of it, but I feel like the execution of the smiley itself is a bit strange. Like, it's a bit too dark and a bit too hard to instantly recognize what it is. It's a fairly basic smiley idea, and we already have which can be used in the exact same way.

Originally posted by Ace Reject

I really admire the spirit of the smiley, but I feel that it's too warm hearted and generous in nature to be used for shading purposes. It would make a great kind smiley though.

Originally posted by Katie

Originally posted by Red

A lot of examples, and they're pretty good, but I think that you let the examples and the smiley speak a BIT too much for themselves.

Originally posted by Matty

It’s cute, but I can only see it being one dimension. I see it being used only for being happy. Your sarcastic examples and the use of the smiley just didn’t work. Overall, nice.

ENERGY

Originally posted by Evun

:unbothered: >>> your other ideas. I feel like ATRL would love this. It's perfectly shady and classy, much like or . I could see it becoming a hit.

Originally posted by Ace Reject

I LOVE IT. It is so ATRL it hurts. Something that we don't have, and can be used in so many ways.

Originally posted by Katie

Originally posted by Red

I found the use of the term "Random Roach" to be hilarious. On the other hand, I like the "punchout" smiley more than the smiley that you actually chose. And I think you relied on the smiley and the examples too much.

Originally posted by Matty

I love it. For being on ATRL and shading is one of the aspects that stands out, it just works for it. Your examples were great, and the rest of your collection I could see working too. However, just based on your smiley and examples, I personally found no flaws.

EDGEOFADDICTION

Originally posted by Evun

You were banned so often that you only have two weeks here over a three month period? This smiley seems unneeded. I know you set up the difference between :edge: and , but the separation is trivial that the overlap is too great to justify a whole new smiley.

Originally posted by Ace Reject

WAY too close, in its current state, to Lipton his iconic smiley.

Originally posted by Katie

Originally posted by Red

Man, awesome entry. The formatting of the entry was wonderful, you took care of all five of the parts of the entry quite well, and the first example actually made me laugh out loud!

Originally posted by Matty

KFC snubbed you on your wedges? Those bitches. I love their wedges, so I can understand your frustration. As for your smiley, I like. It is a pretty much a mixture of and but like you said, gives a little more. Your examples were also good.

BOYONCE

Originally posted by Evun

I like the smiley, though I wish your examples were better. I feel like this could be very shady, and that's probably the usage that would make it a hit on ATRL. It's cute.

Originally posted by AceReject

Close between this and VJoker's option for my third slot, but this just makes me smile more.

Originally posted by Katie

Originally posted by Red

The use of the Top Member rankings of yourself was ingenious. You also explained the awesomeness of your smiley quite well, and the smiley itself is definitely cute.

Originally posted by Matty

It’s cute, however I was having trouble staying focused while reading your entry. It seemed like a block of text, your smiley, more text, and then lukewarm examples. I could see it being used, but I wish you gave more examples showing how it could be used. It works for you, but how can it work for ATRL?

Now that you have met with the judges, when we return only 5 of you will be moving on to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member!

Fierce and Love
- Matty

[collin]

Yes, that is an actual quote from JJHB
I've never listened to Paris' album so I quite honestly have no idea what to think here

I didn't realize Ace was a guest judge! One of my favorite mods, I actually see you on ATRL
And the iconic is irreplaceable.

[KitKat]

Now can y'all figure out my albums?

[Energy]

Yes girls, stan for :unbothered: !!!
And Thank you for your critiques. And me being Katie's favorite artist, Queen Hilary
I'm so happy.
Thank you Ace for taking your time to judge us!

[collin]

Originally posted by Katie

Now can y'all figure out my albums?

NO. Give more hints.

[KitKat]

Originally posted by collin

NO. Give more hints.

Random order:

too cutesy to be used
a good choice but they'll ignore it
I love it but I can't see anyone else liking it
Perfect for the environment
unlikely to be used but could be a huge hit.
Mainstream and my favorite

[Scene.]

I'm excited to see who will be joining us eliminated sistrens.

Also, there NEEDS to be a reunion special after this cycle is over. So much has happened.

[Hugamari]

Originally posted by Katie

Random order:

too cutesy to be used
a good choice but they'll ignore it
I love it but I can't see anyone else liking it
Perfect for the environment
unlikely to be used but could be a huge hit.
Mainstream and my favorite

Guessing this is Paris, if so...I use. Turn It Up.

[collin]

Energy is the new Boyonce, tbh. I see a face-off in the near future

[Capital B]

Thanks for the feedback judges - and thanks for being part of it this week Ace! As always, y'all bring up valid points and all feedback - positive or negative - is appreciated and heard.

[Scene.]

Originally posted by Hugamari

Guessing this is Paris, if so...I use. Turn It Up.

Turn It Up is iconic. So is Stars Are Blind, Jealousy, Fightin' Over Me, and Nothing in This World.

[Matty]

This bottom 2

They are neck and neck!

[collin]

too cutesy to be used - Taylor
a good choice but they'll ignore it - Paris
I love it but I can't see anyone else liking it - Hilary
Perfect for the environment - Gaga
unlikely to be used but could be a huge hit. - Adele
Mainstream and my favorite - Britney

I guarantee this is really off, but this is my randomized guess.

[ethan]

Damn, I hoped mine would be received better. I was really proud of my smiley! Really hoping this isn't the end for me, but thank you all for taking the time to read and judge it!

[KitKat]

Actually, here are my hints in order of my ranking:

Mainstream and my favorite
Perfect for the environment
I love it but I can't see anyone else liking it
unlikely to be used but could be a huge hit.
a good choice but they'll ignore it
too cutesy to be used