Which three contestants did you think would make it to the finale?
Honestly I thought the final three contestants would be BeyRih, Funky, and Rider. I was correct about one, so go me? My reasoning was kind of said in my comments to Rider in the finale, each of them really cater to what ATRL is. To me Les ATRLers is really about catering to ATRL and seeing how to fit in to the forum and its ever changing ways. They’ve got the humor, shade, warning points, etc. They fit the mold. However, I’m also glad that I was 2/3 wrong with my thoughts. It’s originally being wrong that really what makes a game worthwhile; when members exceed your expectations and blind side you.
Who was your favorite contestant?
Can it be a tie? **** it, I’m Matty, yes I can give two names here. My favorites had to be darkhorse and Allstar. Darkhorse is a new member to the forum and really used this competition to begin to find himself. As the weeks progressed, you saw this beautiful member blossom. It was like watching a baby take its first steps, so adorable. His growth was undeniable in the competition. As for Allstar, I just loved how he provided this somewhat vintage ATRL. If that even makes sense. It kind of brought me back to the early 2010, late 2000 days of this forum with a now twist, something I truly miss. His entries were all about the content and portraying it well without having to be over the top and “crazy” like you would see nowadays.
If you had the chance to replace someone from the final three with someone else who would it be? Why?
I’m sorry Serendipity, I like you and wish to get to know you more, but I feel like there were a few others who deserved to be in the final three. One being darkhorse. As I mentioned in the aforementioned question, he kept growing stronger as the challenges went by in my opinion. I think they were slightly stronger and more consistent than Serendipitiy’s.
The other would be Boyonce or, as he is going now since he is now a man (always been one) no longer a boy, Capital B. My explanation goes with the next question below…
Was there an unfair elimination? Which one?
…Boyonce’s, challenge #11 right before the final 3. This goes once again, nothing against you Serendipity, I just feel like B was just much stronger and deserved to be in the neck and neck race of the finale. Especially after the fantastic #1 position mixtape challenge*. He was just a bit more consistent, provided more remembering moments, and it’s those little things that really add up.
Which contestant was the biggest disappointment for you?
BeyRih
Gurl, get yourself together! I mentioned in question #1 that I had you in my final three because you are one who caters to ATRL. Unfortunately, you are catering to the wrong part of ATRL; the one that is finding herself banned. You’ve got what it takes to be great; people already love you. You just need to tame this and polish up a bit. We need more strong and outgoing women on this forum, but how are you to make a better presence when you’re not seen every other month/few months?
Compare the final three with pop girls and explain your decisions.
Basing these off chart runs…
Rider – Rihanna. Yes, his fav. Why? The most #1s out of the bunch, majority of the others in the upper ranks, and a few flops.
Allstar – Beyonce. Why? Started off the best/strong, went through his B’Day/Sasha Fierce ranks of being in the middle or in the strong end of the pack, then had his 4, but ended with his BEYONCE to ensure his spot in the final three. Ultimately only to place third because that ?surprise? return to the top just wasn’t enough.
Serendipity – Kelly Clarkson. Why? You had a nice start with your Miss Independent and Breakaway moments, but then fell to have your My December moment. Quickly rebounded with your MLWSWY moment, but really didn’t keep the momentum you were hoping. You think found this happy medium with your Stronger and stayed pretty consistent to where you are now with your Heartbeat Song getting a bit stronger.
Your favorite entry this season?
*As hinted with my asterisks in another question, it was already answered. My favorite entry this season was Boyonce’s mixtape entry. You could tell his heart was in it and I always tend to navigate to those that speak to my heart. Shocker, I’m a ginger who does actually have a heart and soul. It just really spoke to me and reminded me a little of Ammer’s famous music taste challenge in ANTM where it was just so heartful and honest.
Did you enjoy being a judge in this game and what are your thoughts on Les ATRLers?
My judging in this experience in this game was okay, but got better towards the end. I think the reasoning for it was because of what all I was juggling in the beginning of the season. I was balancing this, ANTM, my last semester of university to ensure I kept my GPA where it was or improved, and my weekend job taking up quite a bit of my time. It was just quite hectic. It became better towards the end of the season because I was able to focus on the game, challenges, and the contestants as my schedule opened up quite a bit. I feel like I didn’t get to really know a lot of you like I would have really wanted to, so I apologize. I also apologize to Dominique by not being able to give my fully all in the beginning of the game.
My thoughts on Les ATRLers, it reminds me a lot of ANTM. There were some challenges that were heavily like ANTM, but they were some of the challenges that relate to ATRL. What the difference between the two, which I quickly realized, is that ANTM is about the members solely and their potential. Les ATRLers is about the members as being an ATRLer. Sure hope that makes sense. There was a challenge were I refused to do because I thought it was just way too subjective to judge, the character you identify with one. Like all games, new and old, we’re still thinking of new ways to improve and become better. I think if you stick solely to the fact that this a game that incorporates many games from ATRL and the forum in general, this will continue to be a successful game.
Do you recommend other people to sign up for the next season?
I always recommend people to visit the Games section and become cultured in it by getting into the many games. Especially this one. We need more people in the section like we use to have. It’s such a great way to meet new people and take the pressure of the need to “constantly shade and drag your faves”.
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