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Post by Insanity on Oct 17, 2008 15:30:31 GMT -5
BtVSFigs Presents a Tribute to Xander: Poetry Competition Oh Xander, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways..... Xander is arguably one of the most interesting characters in BtVSFigs. One of the only characters having no superhuman powers, or special abilites of his own, Xander was always still reliable. Someone you could always count on. So why not celebrate his awesomeness with a poem?  RULES- One poem per member. You CANNOT Submit more than one entry. If you do submit more than one entry I will ask you to choose one of the poems to be submitted.
- The Poem must be about Xander. It can be anything from one of his infamous scenes, to describing his traits and qualities, or even why you love him so much, as long as Xander is the topic.
- Entries must not be longer than 100 words. If Poems are longer than the allowed number, I will notify you that your entry is disqualified and that you must edit the poem or send in a new one.
- Once you have finished your poem, PM your entry to me by 6:00 pm EST by Thursday, October 30. Once I have received the Poems, I will send them to our panel of judges (Chosen Staff Members of BtVSFigs), I will then post the Winner on the Friday, October 31 by 6:00pm EST.
THE PRIZEThe Winner of the competition will receive Sasha's (aka MsBig) Halloween Xander Bust. Good luck members, and a big thanks to Sasha for donating the prize! -Andrew |
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Post by MsBig on Oct 20, 2008 5:55:00 GMT -5
We've decided that we'll post all the entries on the forum on 31st, so that everyone can enjoy reading them.
Contestants should still send their entries to Insanity though.
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Post by skytteflickan88 on Oct 27, 2008 15:06:48 GMT -5
How much would shipping be to Sweden?
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Post by MsBig on Oct 27, 2008 15:53:43 GMT -5
The winner will not have to pay for shipping. The custom will be a gift from me, and I will pay for shipping anywhere in the world.
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Post by VAMPYR on Oct 27, 2008 15:54:54 GMT -5
Thats Great! Completely free?! =-O
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Post by skytteflickan88 on Oct 30, 2008 13:12:42 GMT -5
Damn, I could have sworn that the deadline was tomorrow. Damn, damn, damn.
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Post by VAMPYR on Oct 30, 2008 14:56:46 GMT -5
i cant wait to see who wins!  |
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Post by Insanity on Nov 1, 2008 4:30:06 GMT -5
OK folks, Here are the entries Entry #1 by Vampyr:Xander, oh, Xander,
how great is thee.
Having gone through being a sidekick,
and a "butt-money,"
You still remain so cool and so funny,
even with your girlfriend, who has a phobia of bunnies.
People on the forum like to make you a lot,
and now i would like to win a custom, a poem filling your slot.
so sad to see you might go to Jess or jamersy,
but Xander, oh, Xander,
How great is thee. Entry # 2 by Skytteflickan88:The man in the shadows
Says he hides until everything is clear.
Safety first, heroism later.
A lie that is.
Stands behind friends, lets their light put him in the shadow.
But in the dark he grows, flourises, thrives
He judges and lies, true.
But...
He also sees, cares, saves and loves.
A mighty man, so flawed, se weak, so wonderfully human.
He's the man in the shadows. Entry #3 by Can I Be Anne?:Buffy is the Hero
Willow is the Witch
Cordy claims Xander’s a Zero
But then Cordy’s just a bitch.
He stands behind his Buffy
And will until The End.
Although he sometimes wavers
In this he never bends.
He may not be a Superman,
But Powers he does possess
Not strength of limb nor speed
of light, his forces lie within.
He is the quiet hero
He does not have to shout
He’s saved the World so many times,
Without anyone finding out.
So no matter what the future holds
Or where our Scoobs may meander
They always know just where to go
For they have a friend named Xander. Entry #4 by moontsunami:Always the Night Hawk,
Watching, observing.
Even with your scar,
You still see.
Always there for a laugh,
Prepared with a quip.
And if all else fails,
Bust it out like Snoopy.
Always the friend,
There for the fight.
Powers and strength all around,
Forever the mortal.
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Post by Insanity on Nov 1, 2008 4:37:21 GMT -5
I sent the entries anonymously to the selected judges who then picked out which one they thought was best, both in creativity and entertainment. The Winner and receiver of a custom made Halloween Pirate Xander Bust by MisBig is...... CAN I BE ANNE? !!! Congrats to Can I be Anne? for her wonderful poem. Please PM Sasha for details on attaining your prize. Also a BIG thanks to Sasha for donating the prize and to our panel of judges, the mods and admins of BtVSFigs. Happy Halloween everyone  -Andrew |
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Post by Can I Be Anne? on Nov 1, 2008 7:36:27 GMT -5
Hey Thanks Guys!
This was so much fun!
I am SO glad I got to use the word "meander".
Hee.
Thanks Sash for donating the the fabulous Xander bust too. And thanks to the kiddies too.
Anne.
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Post by VAMPYR on Nov 1, 2008 8:35:19 GMT -5
CIBA?, that was a great poem! You really deserve it. It made me laugh, i like the first verse. lol Congratulations. Great work! I think we should do something like this again with Oz or Giles... It was fun making a poem and fun reading everyone else's. Congrats, CIBA? ;D |
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Post by mikmik000 on Nov 1, 2008 9:22:18 GMT -5
Congrats CIBA. Great poem, very funny.. And nice use of the word meander lol. The other poems were very nice too, good work everyone :] |
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Post by Barb on Nov 4, 2008 18:06:58 GMT -5
Congrats CIBA? Your poem really deserved the prize!
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