[Ammer]

I'm just waiting for some hints! I really don't know which hint I was.

[Matty]

Finishing up my comments and rankings then I'll update!

[Evun]

Originally posted by Matty

Finishing up my comments and rankings then I'll update!

All of the other judges have turned their stuff in?

[Matty]

Originally posted by Evun

All of the other judges have turned their stuff in?

Yes they have

Okay about to start the dreaded copy and pasting

[Evun]

Originally posted by Matty

Yes they have

Okay about to start the dreaded copy and pasting

You should send out a message to the contestants when you're ready to post so this elimination doesn't have flop viewership ratings.

[Matty]

ATRL's Next
topmember
Cycle 7

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EPISODE 1: USERNAMES

Guest Judge: Foxaylove



THE COMMENTS

DVNR

Originally posted by mockingjay

i like how simple your avi is and that you made it yourself. i did feel your personality was missing from most of your entry. you told us it was your favorite avi for "a ton of reasons" but only gave a couple. i feel you could have used some better words to engage the reader. still, your avi is definitely gorgeous, and i love the reverse effect.

Originally posted by Deuces.

I love your explanation. I enjoyed your description of the avi.

Originally posted by Katie

Never use that size font again. This was a step up from your last entry, but still not the best you could do. Remember to work yourself in each challenge.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

Admittedly, it's kind of odd to associate cloudy days with good feelings, but I like that you explained how your avatar is a representation of you regardless, and, also, why your avatar is a good one. As a bonus, your avatar is genuinely one of my favorites on ATRL right now. It's so simple and yet so well-done.

Originally posted by Foxaylove

The avatar is so classy and simple. Class and beauty ALWAYS compliment each other and the loops made for the frames are perfect in capturing the scene over and over and over again. PERFECT AVATAR and it would be something that I myself would put up.

Originally posted by Matty

You are so weird liking cloudy day’s haha. Overall it truly is a beautiful avatar and your description of why you have it is really nice. My only critique is that when reading it, I didn’t feel enough personality. It felt like a cloudy day entry (pun, not a pun, oh well you get it)

JOSH

Originally posted by mockingjay

i am a huge fan of the hunger games (just look at my username) so i'm glad to see you rocking one of katniss's most iconic moments. however, i wish you'd have found a way to reformat the avi so it wouldn't just be partially visible. the part that shows on your posts is the "they don't even" part, but it'd be better to have the one with her drawing the bow if that's all most people see. also, your description was a bit wordy. i'd have liked to see something more simple & effective... like katniss shooting the apple out of the pig's mouth.

Originally posted by Deuces.

I am really impressed. I love your description and your self-empowerment. Also I love that scene from the movie.

Originally posted by Katie

Even though your avatar cuts out 75% of the image, you still make it work. Your explanation was flawless. Perfect.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

First, let me just say that I could not agree with you more on Jennifer Lawrence. Insert someone growling sexily here. Now, I like that you mentioned how your "avatar" had to be cut off, because, while I know that you're trying to ask us to judge your avatar based on its full form, it's not the form that we see all the time. Having said that, I thought that you did a good job of noting how your avatar relates to you. I also like your confidence at the end, though I'm not sure EXACTLY how many people believe that's what your avatar's statement means.

Originally posted by Foxaylove

I really wanted to connect with that Avatar since I share your love for the franchise, but it just didn't have that "IT" factor for me.

Originally posted by Matty

I really enjoyed your entry. I understood why you have the avatar and why it’s you. As I was reading it, I was thinking how one could get even close to knowing why this is his avatar with just one fourth of the whole. You explained that dilemma well though at the very end.

FORGET THE LOVED

Originally posted by mockingjay

your avi is ok, but your description didn't add anything to it. kind of made your entry a bit forgettable. keep your head in the game!

Originally posted by Deuces.

Not your best. I didn't really gain much from your entry.

Originally posted by Katie

*no comment*

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

I won't comment too much on this entry, as you've already stated that you're done (for real this time). Still, it's a shame that you decided to quit, because I thought that you gave a decent summary of why your avatar is awesome. I try really hard to make avatars that flow as well, so I can definitely understand your concerns.

Originally posted by Foxaylove

*no comment*

Originally posted by Matty

It is a great avatar and does show basically a recap of what the video is… I was just left with wanting more. A little more about you and why you had it as your avatar. You started to touch base on it in the beginning, but didn’t really go into it.

THEGEOKING

Originally posted by mockingjay

the madonna part of your avi could cause seizures... the rest is nice. with that said, i do admire your avi for its creativity. it definitely stands out. i would suggest a different part of the ray of light video, though. you did a good job pointing out how your avi stands out and giving us an idea of the type of person you want to be.

Originally posted by Deuces.

My favorite entry from you. I love the in-depth explanation. Great job! Also Ray of Light is soooo amazing! I love it.

Originally posted by Katie

We all know you have a search for your fave artist at the moment, and this touched on that. You managed to highlight parts of each artist and relate them back to you, which is great.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

Now THIS is what I have been looking for from you. I've known since this competition began that you have the potential to be a Top Member, and this entry finally shows me how right I was. Not only do you describe why your avatar is such a good one, making sure to note EXACTLY what makes it special, you also found a way to make all four of the artists in your avatar relate to you in some way, and, most importantly, you made your avatar really seem like something that truly represents who you are. Brilliant entry. Absolutely brilliant.

Originally posted by Foxaylove

The mashup of all the videos was nice, but the transition to each video was off and didn't flow. If you want a perfect example of how to pull multiple scenes from various videos off in one avatar, see VIN. Nonetheless, great job!

Originally posted by Matty

Wow. I loved your entry. I have nothing else to say about it. Awesome job!

GIVEMETHATPOP

Originally posted by mockingjay

old-school gaga. despite all the negative things people have said about gaga, i think their opinion is every bit as subjective as yours. it doesn't really prove anyone wrong or prove anyone right. it's a cute avi though.

Originally posted by Deuces.

Nice but I really didn't gain a sense of you from this. I know it is for Gaga but what about yourself?

Originally posted by Katie

You make stanning look cute and likeable, which is not easy to do. Your entry was great.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

It's so easy to look at many of the looks from Gaga's Born This Way and then say that Gaga is "ugly" based off of those videos alone, but people tend to forget that, especially in the videos for the singles off of The Fame, Gaga genuinely looked fantastic in all of them. That said, she has NEVER looked better in a video than in the video for "Eh, Eh", and I'm glad that someone has an avatar based off of that video, because it really does establish how Gaga can "slay" both in the vocal/music department and in the looks department. In this sense alone, I think that you did a good job with your description. You accomplished exactly what you were setting out to do.

Originally posted by Foxaylove

It's fun and it's playful, which I could understand the reasoning for using it as their avatar.

Originally posted by Matty

I really liked your entry. It’s done in a stan away aside from you though you said that’s your objective in the end. It truly is Gaga’s brightest and prettiest video, it’s like night and day seeing this and seeing what she is releasing now. A really good job on the entry.

TOASTY

Originally posted by mockingjay

i love that your avi represents you so well and that you want to use your avi to connect with other people who share some of your memories. the fact that shermie isn't well-known works in your favor since whenever people see that avi they'll know who the post is by without even having to see your username. definitely iconic.

Originally posted by Deuces.

Nice entry. I enjoyed what you said. Good job. Better from last week.

Originally posted by Katie

Very creative and original. You related your avi to yourself the most and it was really impressive.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

Heh. Shermie. Anyway, I continue to enjoy how you incorporate aspects of fun into every one of your entries and your entire ATRL personality. I was never a big fan of KOF, but that's because, admittedly, I'm a bit of a MK fanboy. I do think that you spent a little bit TOO much time talking about Shermie, almost rambling about her a bit. You could have wrapped it up a bit earlier and made the same point. It's still a good enough entry, but it could have been better had it been trimmed up a bit.

Originally posted by Foxaylove

Eh, IDK, I love that it was different and you used a anime character, but I just don't like the selection.

Originally posted by Matty

It surely is a unique looking avatar and does stand out from the rest of the avatars. You gave great personality while describing your avatar and how it means to you and others. Great job!

PART 2 coming...




Fierce and Love
- Matty

[Matty]

ATRL's Next
topmember
Cycle 7

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EPISODE 1: USERNAMES

Guest Judge: Foxaylove



THE COMMENTS

AMMER

Originally posted by mockingjay

i'm not sure how i feel about the crop and sizing of your avi. it's a nice pic but i think it'd look better in a square. i love adele and she represents everything you said she does, but i think some of the other pics from her most recent vogue shoot would have conveyed your message more effectively: here and here. still, your description gave value to your avi that helped me understand why you did what you did.

Originally posted by Deuces.

I like the symbolism your avi has. Nice job.

Originally posted by Katie

*no comment*

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

While I'm a big fan of Adele, I don't necessarily agree that your avatar stands out the most when compared to the avatars of the other contestants. Having said that, you do a good job, as always, of making me believe in what you are saying. Adele absolutely does not need to rely on gimmicks. Her voice IS the gimmick, and that's something that you don't see (or hear ) enough of in music today. One thing, though: Don't sell yourself short. You're not a dark horse. You're a favorite to win the whole thing. Just as Adele was clearly the favorite to win a ton of Grammys.

Originally posted by Foxaylove

Gorgeous

Originally posted by Matty

Your explanation was a lot like Geo’s but with only person, describing why this artist represents you and why it’s your avatar. I liked your entry; it was very clean and said a lot. My amateur graphic design background has me cringing with the quality and the colors though haha. I also honestly liked your stronger avatar better than this; it stood out more to me.

VULPS

Originally posted by mockingjay

you could have done the same with fewer words, as when writing a lot it's important to make sure the reader is really drawn in the whole time. however, i love your avi. i love the thought behind it. really nice avi. definitely catches my eye.

Originally posted by Deuces.

I love it. I love the creativity behind your avatar.

Originally posted by Katie

While your entry was fantastic, you need to learn the importance of being concise.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

I won't lie to you, man...I have never listened to a single one of Shayne Ward's songs. Not one. Having said that, yours is one of the more inventive avatars on the forum right now. I like how you tell the story of Justin Timberlake being a peeping tom while watching another guy, and I also like how this was the whole point of your avatar. And, most of all, I enjoyed that you made your avatar into a reflection of ATRL today, and you perfectly described why this would be the case. Still, the "Hello" video (and that gif at the end) is ten times funnier than your avatar. Then again, it's one of the (unintentionally) funniest music videos ever.

Originally posted by Foxaylove

Honestly, your avatar was okay, but I liked and could understand why you would use that scene as your avie. Sometimes it's not the thing being judged, but how you present it that matters the most.

Originally posted by Matty

There is so much personality in your entry that I laughed at your typed breakdown describing your love for Shayne. I do feel like it ran on a bit and your entry could have been a lot shorter cutting out some parts. But overall it was a really good entry.

QUIQUI4EVA

Originally posted by mockingjay

you've got to stay away from atrl mobile with these challenges. haha. i definitely see how your avi represents you. it is very fierce and in your face. i'm not sure it stands out among some of the more unique avis though.

Originally posted by Deuces.

I laughed while reading this entry. I love how your avi is YOU. Which is the point of the challenge.

Originally posted by Katie

You did a great job matching yourself with your avatar.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

Props for pulling this entry off on your phone. As someone who struggles to text on my iPod Touch, this entry is an impressive accomplishment for its thoroughness alone. Once again, I admire how you continue to bring the entertainment value consistently, but I also admire your progress. You went from being, honestly, lucky to be in the competition in the first place to being someone that, if they can keep the momentum up, will have a chance to go far. I particularly loved the school stories and how you made those relate to the avatar. Solid stuff again this week.

Originally posted by Foxaylove

The only thing that came to mind was that it was just..."okay." Not bad, but not great...just "okay."

Originally posted by Matty

Once again another entry full of personality and a great description of how it represents you. My only critique is that when I was reading it, it sounded very ATRL. Yes this is ATRL’s Next Top Member, but everyone uses ATRL lingo. If this is truly how you act then disregard that comment and stroke your weave gurl.

MONKEY

Originally posted by mockingjay

i think most of atrl knows that's selena gomez in your avi, lol. it's nice to see you have a piece of Rem to cherish. your explanation didn't do a lot for me, but your avi is very exciting.

Originally posted by Deuces.

Nice Selena avi. Very pretty and your entry is nice as well.

Originally posted by Katie

Great work! Nothing bad to say here. Keep up the good work.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

"I know this is what the judges (minus Matty) and most people on ATRL think when they see my avatar." That was not what I thought. I thought, "Well, Selena Gomez likes big, yellow balloons. That's nice." I'm not sure what to make of your entry. On one hand, like so many entries this week, you did a good job of relating the avatar both to you and to ATRL. On the other hand, I can't help but feel as if...I don't know, perhaps you spent a little too much time talking about Selena. It almost felt as if your explanation of why your avatar was a representation of yourself was an afterthought.

Originally posted by Foxaylove

The lighting is a little too blinding, but a great choice to exemplify youth and carefree ambition.

Originally posted by Matty

Ah, Selena Gomez I love the video, it is very playful and colorful. Overall your entry was okay to me. It felt 75% about the song and me and 25% about you. The parts where you referred to me almost seemed like you were hopefully trying to get special favors because it’s a Selena avatar.

EVUN

Originally posted by mockingjay

your entry threw me off a little. it seemed at first like you were saying the avi was you, then you revealed it wasn't... but what i remember is that you said you have nice hair... your avi is nice, though.

Originally posted by Deuces.

I enjoyed the difference perspective of this post. Very concise.

Originally posted by Katie

Same as *Monkey*. You are doing consistently great so far.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

Out of all of the entries this week, yours was the most refreshing and flat-out different. You didn't traditionally talk about your avatar and how it related to you or how it related to ATRL. You told a story within a endlessly looping shot of Patrick Wolf with his eyes closed. THAT is impressive. Not many people on ATRL can pull off what you just did. It was enjoyable, it was a relatively light and fresh read, it was funny, and it still found a way to describe what makes your avatar so great without having to SAY that you're describing what makes it a good one. That is impressive.

Originally posted by Foxaylove

Cute

Originally posted by Matty

Your entry was very creative… and really after saying that I really don’t have much else to say. It’s very chill and with that slight humor. I still laugh at the birds part haha. Great job.

JWOWW

Originally posted by mockingjay

Originally posted by Deuces.

She can go. I was never really impressed. And her casting entry and first challenge entry were colossal messes.

Originally posted by Katie

I'm sorry, but your portfolio so far does not make up for missing out on this challenge.

Originally posted by Childish Redbino

See, my problem with basing this week's output from Jwoww off of his previous work is that I have not necessarily been a big fan of his work. To me, this was the week where he really needed to step up and "wow" all of us with a great entry. Instead, he gave us...nothing. Absolutely nothing. A shame, really.

Originally posted by Foxaylove

*no comment*

Originally posted by Matty

You just didn’t send in anything, simple as that. Sorry.

Now it's time to figure out who is going home... in the next post




Fierce and Love
- Matty

[Matty]

Originally posted by Evun

You should send out a message to the contestants when you're ready to post so this elimination doesn't have flop viewership ratings.

I just PMed everyone... I think they are all offline right now

[josh_923]

I'm ready

[Ammer]

Thanks for the comments judges!

Just out of curiosity, is there a reason Katie didn't evaluate my entry?

[Evun]

I think the elimination is pretty set and obvious. I'm more anxious to see who got best entry and who will be in the bottom two with Jwoww.

[Monk]

I have no idea who is going home.

And I think everyone is watching me in the Hunger Games.

Edit: Oh, and thank you again judges for your comments. And Matty, it was worth a try.

[Matty]

Originally posted by Ammer

Thanks for the comments judges!

Just out of curiosity, is there a reason Katie didn't evaluate my entry?

There wasn't a comment and you weren't in her ranking
I had to do your average out of 5 instead of 6... so hopefully it's not going to screw it up

[Ammer]

Originally posted by Matty

There wasn't a comment and you weren't in her ranking
I had to do your average out of 5 instead of 6... so hopefully it's not going to screw it up

Ah, OK. Thanks for the clarification.

[Vulps]

Thanks to all the judges for their comments. I do struggle to be concise at times, hopefully I'll improve in that area. It happens sometimes when I get too wrapped up in something but don't know how to put it forward.

And @ Red - I KNOW. That video is just so...cringe-worthy in the best possible way. I was very tempted to put in Lionel's brief telephone scene as well. And that hall scene. It was hard to pick just one.

[Matty]

Okay I gotta eat, eliminations will happen afterwards... anticipation, again!

[Evun]

I think Jwoww is gone for sure and GeoKing will win. I dunno who will be in the bottom with Jwoww.

Any speculation from the rest of you guys?

[Vulps]

Originally posted by Evun

I think Jwoww is gone for sure and GeoKing will win.

Any speculation from the rest of you guys?

I predict a mass elimination.

[Ammer]

Originally posted by Evun

I think Jwoww is gone for sure and GeoKing will win. I dunno who will be in the bottom with Jwoww.

Any speculation from the rest of you guys?

I agree.

I don't think anyone else aside from Robbie (who already left) and JWoww will be eliminated. Matty could just eliminate JWoww and have a new bottom two (but most likely saving both contestants).

[Matty]

Okay updating with the eliminations now!