it's somehow fitting that unlucky thirteen would be 2021's sheep game

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MrChips: Jun 10, 2005; FLIGHT SAFETY TIP: Fatties out first

So with the hollandaise season upon us now, and that means it�s time to ~~fight the hordes out shopping~~ fight the scalper bots to try and buy a new video card online, ~~get into a fight with your significant other about which placemats to use~~ punch some idiot out for not wearing a mask in the grocery store, and listen to your drunk uncle Ted rant about foreigners ~~at the dinner table~~ on the family Zoom call. Fortunately it also means that it�s time for yet another installment of the Sheep Game, where you can argue with your goon friends about who is the most correct about everything!

So, what is a sheep game? Here's you answer:

What the gently caress is a sheep

The game is not complicated.

1. There will be a list of questions at the bottom of this post. The object of the game is to provide the MOST COMMON response from the people playing the game, kind of like Family Feud. You receive one point for each person who provided the same answer. In other words, if the question was "What is best in life," and 10 players said "To crush your enemies," each of those players would receive 10 points. If 5 players said "The open steppe, fleet horse, falcons at your wrist," they would each receive 5 points. If 1 player said "Hello Kitty," he would receive 1 points (and the public condemnation of his peers).

2. Every question scores points, even if only one. The player with the MOST points, after all the questions are added up, wins the game.

3. There are no right or wrong answers - your job is to provide the MOST COMMON answer. So even if you really, really think that "The open steppe, fleet horse, falcons at your wrist" is best in life, it might still be in your best interest to answer "To crush your enemies." This means that even a factually incorrect answer can score the most points! You have to decide what you think everyone else will say.

4. Some of the questions are vague - intentionally so! It's your job to interpret them as you think the majority of AI will.

Send your answers along with your SA Username (seriously) to AIsheepgame@gmail.com (seriously, make sure your username is in there somewhere!) with the tag Sheep Game in the subject line. Format is important, so please send your answers like this:

code:

Miatas
Dead hooker smell.

The reason why I ask for the answers to be submitted without numbers (or written into the questions, holy poo poo you guys) is because with the program I use to organise this, I can just do a three-second copy/paste to create your entry. Anything else adds time and manual correction to the process.

Once you have sent your entry, please post in this thread as confirmation.

You have until 11 PM Pacific Time on Monday, December 20th (0700 UTC on Tuesday, December 21st) to submit your answers. The big reveal will be in this thread starting at or about 3 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, December 22nd (2300 UTC on Wednesday, December 22nd), so set your calendars/alarm clocks/crude sundials made from old Jeep parts for the big day! I will be doing the reveal two questions per day with each reveal being posted at or about 3 PM Pacific Time, so you have some time to ridicule each other discuss your successes and failures.

Without further ado, the questions:

If there was one car that I could erase from history, this would be it.
This fictional car is the one I want to drive the most.
In-house performance brands are the in-thing right now. This one has the best product history of all.
On the other hand, this in-house performance brand has been more mediocre than anything else.
Some cars have interesting or amusing stories about how they came to be. This production car has by far the best story behind it.
If I wanted to just get into a car and escape from life for a while, this is the one I would choose.
Everyone talks about tools you should have in your car if it breaks down, but this one that everyone seems to recommend makes no sense to me.
The automotive industry is full of great people, but also villains and assholes too. This famous person is the biggest rear end in a top hat in automotive history.
This engine layout (V6, inline-6, etc) has been criminally underused in automotive history, and I wish more cars had them.
Looking back, this car company has consistently had the most innovative cars if you ask me.
When I was 5 years old, I thought this was the coolest car in the world.
Car models have had some pretty evocative names over the years. This is the most evocative of them all.
The electric revolution is underway in a bigger way than ever before in 2021, and that means the end of the internal combustion engine might be fast approaching. This car will go down as the high-point of internal combustion in my opinion.
Big wheels and low-profile tires are all the rage in cars, trucks and SUVs right now. Anything larger than this wheel diameter is just overkill, if you ask me.
Being interested in cars means people always ask you, �hey, which car should I drive?� This is the worst car I�ve ever recommended to someone.
It�s easy to rip on car manufacturers for trends in cars that are questionable, ill-thought out or just plain dangerous. This recent trend, be it in design or features or whatever, is the one that I actually really like!
To the surprise of literally nobody, AI decided that the Mazda MX-5 Miata was the best-ever Japanese car in Sheep Game 10. This car, however, is the worst car that was made in Japan.
Sticking with the worst trend, in the last Sheep Game AI determined that the Ferrari F40 was the greatest-ever car made in Italy. This one, however, is the worst.
Everyone likes to talk about how auto racing sucks in 2021 for various reasons. This is the biggest reason why, in my opinion.
Lots of interesting cars and concepts have come out in 2021, in spite of all the odds and the challenges of the last year. This is the one that interests me the most.

Once again, send your answers to AIsheepgame@gmail.com before 11 PM Pacific Time on Monday, December 20th (0700 UTC on Tuesday, December 21st). See you all for the reveal!

MrChips fucked around with this message at 23:29 on Nov 26, 2021

# ? Nov 26, 2021 23:17

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# ? Apr 25, 2024 13:22

meatpimp: May 15, 2004; Psst -- Wanna buy

EVERYWHERE
some high-quality thread's DESTROYED!

The best time of the year. Thanks again, MrChips.

# ? Nov 26, 2021 23:33

Motronic: Nov 6, 2009

Oh, I'm so in on this. And I've been keylogging all of you so I'm gonna be right.

# ? Nov 27, 2021 00:29

Mustache Ride: Sep 11, 2001

In, y'all need to get on my level

# ? Nov 27, 2021 01:36

cursedshitbox: May 20, 2012; Your rear-end wont survive my hammering.; Fun Shoe

Mustache Ride posted:

In, y'all need to get on my level

ground floor

# ? Nov 27, 2021 02:48

Liquid Communism: Mar 9, 2004; Out here, everything hurts.

Sheep'd!

# ? Nov 27, 2021 05:02

Humphreys: Jan 26, 2013; We conceived a way to use my mother as a porn mule

Answers submitted, this was really fun last year.

# ? Nov 27, 2021 07:37

Seat Safety Switch: May 27, 2008; MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.; Pillbug

I'm in!

# ? Nov 27, 2021 18:08

sharkytm: Oct 9, 2003; Ba

By

Sharkytm doot doo do doot do doo; Fallen Rib

Oh boy. Time for another middle of the pack performance!

# ? Nov 28, 2021 14:56

Bajaha: Apr 1, 2011; BajaHAHAHA.

Did a quick, no thinking just typing response. Hopefully gut choices reflect the hivemind.

# ? Nov 28, 2021 19:07

Somewhat Heroic: Oct 11, 2007; (Insert Mad Max related text)

My iron person streak will absolutely continue. This is one of the things I look forward to every year during Christmas. Thanks as always Mr Chips!

# ? Nov 29, 2021 02:55

MrChips: Jun 10, 2005; FLIGHT SAFETY TIP: Fatties out first

So the first weekend of entries has passed and I've heard from 8 players:

Bajaha
Cursedshitbox
Humphreys
Liquid Communism
Luminalflux
Motronic
Moustache Ride
Seat Safety Switch

If you've sent your answers and don't see your name here, let me know!

# ? Nov 29, 2021 23:44

CannonFodder: Jan 26, 2001; Passion’s Wrench

I sent my Sheep Game answers twice because the first time I didn't delete the questions from the end of the email.

I love the sheep game shenanigans :sickos:

# ? Nov 30, 2021 02:26

KozmoNaut: Apr 23, 2008; Happiness is a warm
Turbo Plasma Rifle

In it to end up in the middle of the field, baby!

# ? Nov 30, 2021 20:39

builds character: Jan 16, 2008; Keep at it.

In to completely whiff on at least four~~one~~ question.

# ? Dec 1, 2021 01:26

McTinkerson: Jul 5, 2007; Dreaming of Shock Diamonds

Answers have been submitted. This one was tough and I will be surprised if I even make it to mid pack.

# ? Dec 2, 2021 23:09

IOwnCalculus: Apr 2, 2003

Submitted!

# ? Dec 3, 2021 06:20

MrChips: Jun 10, 2005; FLIGHT SAFETY TIP: Fatties out first

One week down and I've heard from a total of 14 players:

Bajaha
builds character
CannonFodder
Cursedshitbox
Humphreys
IOwnCalculus
KozmoNaut
Liquid Communism
Luminalflux
McTinkerson
Motronic
Moustache Ride
nitsuga
Seat Safety Switch

If you've sent your answers in and don't see your name here, let me know, otherwise keep them coming in!

# ? Dec 4, 2021 00:40

Humphreys: Jan 26, 2013; We conceived a way to use my mother as a porn mule

In my head I'm Van Gisbergen in the Bathurst 1000 Top Ten Shootout this afternoon: "The more who enter, the worse my time"

# ? Dec 4, 2021 16:01

InitialDave: Jun 14, 2007; I Want To Believe.

Answers sent!

# ? Dec 5, 2021 21:15

CAT INTERCEPTOR: Nov 9, 2004; Basically a male Margaret Thatcher

Answers sent!

# ? Dec 6, 2021 01:09

MrChips: Jun 10, 2005; FLIGHT SAFETY TIP: Fatties out first

Two weeks to the deadline :siren:

and I've heard from a total of 17 players:

Bajaha
Bolind
builds character
CannonFodder
CAT INTERCEPTOR
Cursedshitbox
Humphreys
InitialDave
IOwnCalculus
KozmoNaut
Liquid Communism
Luminalflux
McTinkerson
Motronic
Moustache Ride
nitsuga
Seat Safety Switch

The numbers are a little down from previous games so far, so keep the answers coming in!

# ? Dec 7, 2021 03:42

MetaJew: Apr 14, 2006; Gather round, one and all, and thrill to my turgid tales of underwhelming misadventure!

Answers sent

# ? Dec 9, 2021 01:46

PainterofCrap: Oct 17, 2002; hey bebe

I have somehow only just now heard of this. Old fart is in. Probably screwed up the answer format...

# ? Dec 9, 2021 04:35

Slung Blade: Jul 11, 2002; IN STEEL WE TRUST

I am also in, hell yeah. Thanks Chips!

# ? Dec 9, 2021 06:49

VideoGameVet: May 14, 2005; It is by caffeine alone I set my bike in motion. It is by the juice of Java that pedaling acquires speed, the teeth acquire stains, stains become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my bike in motion.

I'm in.

# ? Dec 9, 2021 17:27

sharkytm: Oct 9, 2003; Ba

By

Sharkytm doot doo do doot do doo; Fallen Rib

Submitted. Didn't have much time to give them a lot of thought, dunno if that's good or not.

# ? Dec 9, 2021 17:49

Erulisse: Feb 12, 2019; A bad poster trying to get better.

E-mail sent!

# ? Dec 12, 2021 17:48

MrChips: Jun 10, 2005; FLIGHT SAFETY TIP: Fatties out first

One week left to get your answers in! :siren:

So far, I've heard from a total of 26 players:

Bajaha
bigbillystyle
Bolind
builds character
CannonFodder
CAT INTERCEPTOR
Cursedshitbox
Elmnt80
Erulisse
Humphreys
InitialDave
IOwnCalculus
KozmoNaut
Liquid Communism
Luminalflux
McTinkerson
MetaJew
Motronic
Moustache Ride
nitsuga
PainterofCrap
Seat Safety Switch
SharkyTM
sirr0bin
Slung Blade
VideoGameVet

The numbers are still a long way down compared to normal, so get your answers in today!

# ? Dec 13, 2021 23:43

Powershift: Nov 23, 2009

I'm going for it this year, gonna win me that barbecue.

# ? Dec 14, 2021 21:39

Somewhat Heroic: Oct 11, 2007; (Insert Mad Max related text)

Hello friends I have submitted my orders for the Sheep Game after marinating a handful for the past week.

I encourage everyone to play because we all win when we all play.

# ? Dec 14, 2021 23:41

MetaJew: Apr 14, 2006; Gather round, one and all, and thrill to my turgid tales of underwhelming misadventure!

Is there a prize of some sort for predicting the answers of my fellow smooth brained goons?

# ? Dec 15, 2021 00:00

Somewhat Heroic: Oct 11, 2007; (Insert Mad Max related text)

MetaJew posted:

Is there a prize of some sort for predicting the answers of my fellow smooth brained goons?

You become moderator for one day in your very own sub forum!

# ? Dec 15, 2021 01:59

Night Danger Moose: Jan 5, 2004; YO SOY FIESTA

Submitted! I'm sure I formatted it wrong but it's my first year.

# ? Dec 15, 2021 03:29

Humphreys: Jan 26, 2013; We conceived a way to use my mother as a porn mule

Somewhat Heroic posted:

You become moderator for one day in your very own sub forum!

I'd end up probating myself when drunk for reading something I posted the prior day drunk.

# ? Dec 15, 2021 09:08

ThirstyBuck: Nov 6, 2010

Submitted!

# ? Dec 15, 2021 18:51

Powershift: Nov 23, 2009

Night Danger Moose posted:

Submitted! I'm sure I formatted it wrong but it's my first year.

poo poo, i hosed that up too but in my defense i am very dumb

# ? Dec 16, 2021 02:47

Elmnt80: Dec 30, 2012

MetaJew posted:

Is there a prize of some sort for predicting the answers of my fellow smooth brained goons?

Nothing except the dubious honor of knowing what a bunch of goons are thinking at any given moment.

Humphreys posted:

I'd end up probating myself when drunk for reading something I posted the prior day drunk.

Let he who hasn't cast the first stone.

# ? Dec 16, 2021 16:25

MrChips: Jun 10, 2005; FLIGHT SAFETY TIP: Fatties out first

Heading into the last few days before the deadline and I've heard from 32 players:

AFewBricksShy
Bajaha
bigbillystyle
Bolind
builds character
CannonFodder
CAT INTERCEPTOR
Cursedshitbox
Elmnt80
Erulisse
Freelop
Humphreys
InitialDave
IOwnCalculus
KozmoNaut
Liquid Communism
Luminalflux
McTinkerson
MetaJew
Motronic
Moustache Ride
Night Danger Moose
nitsuga
PainterofCrap
Powershift
Seat Safety Switch
SharkyTM
sirr0bin
Slung Blade
Somewhat Heroic
ThirstyBuck
VideoGameVet

If you've sent answers and don't see your name here, let me know! Otherwise, keep on sending them in!

# ? Dec 17, 2021 03:54

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Jack B Nimble: Dec 25, 2007; Soiled Meat

I just sent in mine! I hope you're prepared to be dragged down by me, the lowest common denominator!

# ? Dec 17, 2021 15:36

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