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Maggie Smith
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1 - #MaggieMumbles Jan 10, 2021 11:32:37 GMT Spam likes this

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Post by Maggie Smith on Jan 10, 2021 11:32:37 GMT

Round 1 - #MaggieMumbles

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How do I even feel about beginning this game? This is it! The first 24 hours! The first confessional post! Life outside of this game has been a cacophony of so many other things going on. Do I feel stressed about adding another commitment such as this to my plate? Or is it a relief to have an outlet removed from all that? One where I can loosen my corset and BREATHE.

I have certainly experienced a wide range of game-related feelz so far, but let's stick to the facts here.

Did I, Dame Margaret Natalie Smith, heed the wise advice of leaving the first 24 hours free for chit-chatting? Of course I didn't. That would be so utterly middle class. And besides, ignoring wise advice is essentially a hobby for me at this point. How much stubbornness can I get away with, exactly?

The question on everyone's lips, however

(although maybe only my lips)

is

Will this come back to bite me in the buttocks?

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Whoever came up with this tribes of four idea, I love you, but there is also nowhere to hide. I am currently expecting that we will not attend tribal council as these tribes, but maybe the mods know that I'm expecting this and have planned 4-person tribal councils just to be UNEXPECTED!

As I may expand on later, Timotheau is not the most exciting of people at the moment, but I am certain that he has been more present on the boards than I have since the game started. If a tribal council on this tribe happened right right now, would it be Maggie getting the chop? It very well could be. My talk of tickling, murdering people, and relationship tensions with Queen Elizabeth may just not be enough!

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Who are these other movie stars that I'm with anyway?

Let's start with Lindsay

Now first of all I don't really understand why there needs to be two of them? Is she compensating for her sub-par acting ability? Not only that but she told me this ridiculous story about being sold into slavery in Oman, which I just don't think is true. Especially with this video which is apparently supposed to be supporting evidence: youtu.be/IdeaxbRMOM8
It just looks like a serpent-themed nightclub to me.

I can't help but like whichever Lindsay it is that I'm speaking to though. She is fun and creative and a pleasure to talk to so far. I look forward to talking with her more.

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Michael is predictably playing the same role that he plays in every movie he is in. Which... I would have a problem with, but why change a winning formula?

This is probably the conversation that was most hurt by my lack of availability so far and so our chance to talk was limited, but Michael manages to create a fairly easygoing and effortless vibe and has demonstrated a knack for just rolling with whatever weirdness I give him and I appreciate that!

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Timothey classically does not do very much to move conversation along and so it has so far been a matter of me constantly trying to think of interesting conversation topics and probably failing! This is the connection that I am most worried about because I expect that Timothey will be most impressed by quantity and that is something that I have in short supply right now!

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Overall I like my tribe and honestly see potential with each of them but they probably just think I'm a weirdo who isn't even here very much.

The game has begun, not with a bang, but a mumble.

#MaggieMumbles #InstaDame #SwayingSerpents

A Rock
Monsters of the Construction Site

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1 - #MaggieMumbles Jan 10, 2021 19:40:55 GMT

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Post by A Rock on Jan 10, 2021 19:40:55 GMT

Ayyy Maggster, what's up? Sorry for being so late, I slept like a rock last night. Anyway, I have some bould quarries for you:
1. Based on the conversations you had so far, do you think your tribe will be cohesive/good at the first challenge of the game? Why or Why not?
2. Your tribe is trapped on a deserted isle with no food or water for several days, it becomes clear that one of you will need to be eaten for the rest of you to survive. Who would be eaten and why? Similarly, who would lead the charge on this?
3. Do you plan to be proper and upstanding in your conduct this game? Or will you end up getting your hands dirty?

Maggie Smith Jury Posts: 550	1 - #MaggieMumbles Jan 10, 2021 22:44:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Maggie Smith on Jan 10, 2021 22:44:37 GMT Maggster? It's Dame Margaret to you dear

Maggie Smith
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1 - #MaggieMumbles Jan 11, 2021 0:50:57 GMT

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Post by Maggie Smith on Jan 11, 2021 0:50:57 GMT

Jan 10, 2021 19:40:55 GMT A Rock said:

Ayyy Maggster, what's up? Sorry for being so late, I slept like a rock last night. Anyway, I have some bould quarries for you:
1. Based on the conversations you had so far, do you think your tribe will be cohesive/good at the first challenge of the game? Why or Why not?
2. Your tribe is trapped on a deserted isle with no food or water for several days, it becomes clear that one of you will need to be eaten for the rest of you to survive. Who would be eaten and why? Similarly, who would lead the charge on this?
3. Do you plan to be proper and upstanding in your conduct this game? Or will you end up getting your hands dirty?

1. Honestly I have no idea. Though now that I think about it, no one in my tribe has talked about how it looks like we have a good group etc. etc. so maybe this means we'll be terrible! Maybe as rival movie stars we're all actually super jealous of each other and we'll be stabbing each other in the back while putting on a show of attempting the challenge.

2. As much as my tribe would probably want to get rid of me, I don't think I would taste very good. So let's go with Timothee. I believe the Lindsay's would lead the charge on this as they seem as if they would enjoy a bit of bloodshed. Also why are we talking about cannibalism?

3. Why not both?

Spam
Monsters of the Construction Site

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1 - #MaggieMumbles Jan 11, 2021 2:03:49 GMT

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Post by Spam on Jan 11, 2021 2:03:49 GMT

Spam spams your confessional

1. This is an interesting twist! How likely do you feel you are to survive this round?
2. If you had the sole vote, who would you vote for? Who would you vote for if that player is immune?
3. Let's say you finish in the top 2 in this challenge. Is there anyone here who you would stick your neck out to protect?
4. What made you decide to play as Maggie Smith?
5. Who has the best character choice?

Maggie Smith
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1 - #MaggieMumbles Jan 11, 2021 9:23:38 GMT Spam likes this

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Post by Maggie Smith on Jan 11, 2021 9:23:38 GMT

Jan 11, 2021 2:03:49 GMT Spam said:

Spam spams your confessional

1. This is an interesting twist! How likely do you feel you are to survive this round?
2. If you had the sole vote, who would you vote for? Who would you vote for if that player is immune?
3. Let's say you finish in the top 2 in this challenge. Is there anyone here who you would stick your neck out to protect?
4. What made you decide to play as Maggie Smith?
5. Who has the best character choice?

Not enough spamming in my not so humble opinion!

1. I'm exceedingly nervous, Spam. I had a lot more time for talking than I did on the first night however my fellow movie stars have not actually talked at me that much. Are they just not as talkative as I first thought? Or did the first 12 hours reveal that I was the odd one out and so now they're cruising? I can't let myself think it's as bad as that, but I definitely do not feel safe. I feel like I need more time than this to grow on people and so I may have to rely on being first in the challenge. I can do it! I know I can.

2. I would vote for Timothee if I had the sole vote because I am pretty certain that I am his answer to this question. Our conversation has just not gone anywhere. It's tricky beyond that because I think there's potential with each of Michael and the Lindsays but I think I have the most connection potential with Lindsay while Michael seems like the all-around nice guy type so I guess that makes Lindsay my favourite right now.

3. I would protect the Lindsays but I don't think they would need protecting nor do I think they would do the same for me.

4. Most of all I wanted a character that I could have fun with. One where I could get away with saying stupid things and it would be more likely to be funny because of the character that I'm playing. I feel like it also allows for conversation about British media and British culture and those are things that I find interesting and easy to talk about.

5. The Tortoise and the Hare is my favourite character choice.

Maggie Smith
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1 - #MaggieMumbles Jan 11, 2021 20:30:35 GMT

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Post by Maggie Smith on Jan 11, 2021 20:30:35 GMT

I don't think I did well enough in the challenge to win and I just have a feeling that it's a case of "too little, too late" for me. Maybe I'm mistaken but only the Lindsays give me the impression that they appreciate my presence and I suspect that I'm the first choice vote for at least Timothee and even Michael probably.

But I don't want to go! I may be old but I'm not dead yet!

Architect Pine
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1 - #MaggieMumbles Jan 12, 2021 1:40:38 GMT

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Post by Architect Pine on Jan 12, 2021 1:40:38 GMT

Please answer the following questions in this thread:

1) You had a full day to meet and greet fellow workers before getting to the job - on company dime, even! With that and your first day of regular work behind you, how do you feel you're settling in with your coworkers? Is anyone slacking off already?

2) This was an individual challenge - we ain't to the group stuff yet. We threw a lot at you for this one, were you exhausted at the end or the master of all you surveyed?

3) These first work crews are small, and we're going to have to cut one of you. Are you feeling that the shared scrutiny is bringing you closer, or making you worried?

4) There are always brown-nosers out there who get to stay on when they should get canned. With such small numbers, an early idol play could be pivotal. We know there's a public idol up for grabs, but who knows what's out there! How's that weighing on you?

5) On a scale of "Dropped a girder on the boss" to "Ahead of schedule and under budget", how safe do you feel at TC tonight?

6) What is the number one factor influencing how you vote tonight?

Okay, so we know you're going to answer these questions carefully and most likely evasively, but you don't have to be so reserved here with us.

= Did anyone on your work crew squander the time you were given? Who is active and who's absent?

= How's that going to affect your vote?

= How did you think the challenge went, and did it stack up to the results? Is there anyone on your tribe you are now more (or less) nervous about?

= How bout that/them idol(s) and/or advantages?

= "How safe do you feel" is a bit of an obligatory question, but it might actually be even more pertinent with this unusual voting mechanic. Is it throwing you off?

= Who do you think is getting the boot, and why?

Maggie Smith
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1 - #MaggieMumbles Jan 12, 2021 10:30:14 GMT

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Post by Maggie Smith on Jan 12, 2021 10:30:14 GMT

Jan 12, 2021 1:40:38 GMT Architect Pine said:

Okay, so we know you're going to answer these questions carefully and most likely evasively, but you don't have to be so reserved here with us.

= Did anyone on your work crew squander the time you were given? Who is active and who's absent?

= How's that going to affect your vote?

= How did you think the challenge went, and did it stack up to the results? Is there anyone on your tribe you are now more (or less) nervous about?

= How bout that/them idol(s) and/or advantages?

= "How safe do you feel" is a bit of an obligatory question, but it might actually be even more pertinent with this unusual voting mechanic. Is it throwing you off?

= Who do you think is getting the boot, and why?

1. Let's not beat around the gooseberry bush. Both Michael and Tim did poorly. However, there are no issues with activity here.

2. I don't think the challenge results are affecting my vote honestly.

3. I continue to be asked about the challenge results however I have not anything more to say on the matter.

4. 'ow 'bout 'em eh?

5. While I believe the voting mechanic may have made a difference under other circumstances, I don't think it ultimately affects the outcome here. Nonetheless, I find it interesting and I rather like it as a cute first tribal council thing.

6. I believe it will be Michael, which you wouldn't have heard as a prediction from me before the challenge results were announced. I thought for sure that it would be me or Timothee. Perhaps in hindsight it was a little silly to think that it would be me, as neither Timothee nor Michael are as thrilling as I imagined them to be in my head, but I remain a little surprised that it will most likely be Michael going.

The main reason I will be voting for Michael is that I want the Lindsays to feel as if they are in charge, that they have me as their reliable and steady token old lady. Ultimately I don't think it makes much difference whether we vote Michael or Timothee out.

However, Lindsay's reasoning appears to be (if I read between the lines) that Timothee is probably a newbie or pseudo-newbie and will more likely be loyal than someone like Michael who is somewhat more personable yet almost as mysterious.

While I think my usual approach would be to just keep Michael because I like him slightly more, I don't mind the idea of doing something a bit different, especially if it makes Lindsay feel secure and IN CONTROL. Tim sent me a cute unexpected PM too where he said he felt like we had a good connection and while I believe we're poppycocking each other, perhaps one day it will be poppycock no more!

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Also an alliance of Maggie Smith, Lindsay Lohan and her stunt double. Who would've thought?

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1 - #MaggieMumbles Jan 14, 2021 1:33:26 GMT

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Post by Architect Pine on Jan 14, 2021 1:33:26 GMT

Please answer the following questions in this thread:

1) After tiny work crews to start with, you migrated into a fairly group for this stage of the game. Was the experience overwhelming, or did you enjoy meeting new people?

2) You did, however, migrate together with your old tribe. Did you find old loyalties drawing lines in the sand, or are you one big happy lump together?

3) The challenge was pretty individual, but you had the opportunity to talk with your coworkers about it. Do you have friends you trust enough to talk that kind of strategy with?

4) On a scale of "That's not how you use the wood chipper" to "Tomorrow's a bank holiday", how safe do you feel at TC tonight?

5) What is the number one factor influencing how you vote tonight?

Right, so those were the public questions, don't forget to answer them. But level with me, how do you REALLY feel?

= Did this swap style suck or soar? Did you manage to bring allies with you to this early merge, or baggage?

= It's a 3/3/3 split, so no tribe can try for hegemony on its own. Do you have any cross-tribal alliances in the works?

= Let's talk challenge! You had the chance to lie your ass off and dupe people into mistakes, or win their trust with the truth. How did you take advantage (or not) of the lax communication rule for this round?

= Is there anyone in your group of nine who you just can't stand? How about anyone who makes your heart go pitter-patter? Do I smell a showmance? Dish!

= This round has the potential to be a bit cutthroat. How confident are you in your reads?

= Who do you think is getting the boot, and why?

Maggie Smith Jury Posts: 550	1 - #MaggieMumbles Jan 14, 2021 10:42:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Maggie Smith on Jan 14, 2021 10:42:30 GMT Many apologies for the late confessional. I have had a very busy day. There will most certainly be an update prior to the tribal council results.

Spam
Monsters of the Construction Site

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1 - #MaggieMumbles Jan 14, 2021 19:51:38 GMT

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Post by Spam on Jan 14, 2021 19:51:38 GMT

Spam spams your confessional

1. Has meeting new people made you feel better or worse about your original tribemates?
2. How good of a position are you in on your tribe?
3. Why did you vote for Michael over Timothee last round?
4. Compare each player in the game to a Maggie Smith movie, and explain why.
5. I’m trying to decide who my favorite player is. Why should it be you?

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