Results - Week 18

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

There are times when I show up all "BWAHAHAHAHAHA, here's some bad news!" and then there are times when I just plain have some bad news. This is definitely the latter. Tonight, we are losing 14 contestants.

I promised "at least 10 and no more than 20", and I'm glad that I put a cap on it. Because, much like every other poll, it ended up being close in some spots. The most comfortable cut off point though, where it were a couple votes separating the pack, was at 14.

There are many reasons why people might have ended up on the "cut list", some of them could very much have been "Oh, they will make it through. I don't need to vote for them". I tell myself this, because there are people that I have gotten to know over this season (and in some cases previous ones) and never once considered that we could be losing them this week.

There is even one person who is leaving us at 99 weeks. One week shy of breaking into the 100 Weeks Club!! Which is just insane. Possibly even legally insane. I'd have to consult a licensed therapist on that (and I'm quite sure they would say there's actually no such thing as "insane", but rather a series of mental conditions that are far too complex to categorize in such a manner- I'm sure they would agree, if there were such a thing, this week's results would be it!! They would, without a doubt, say this was a "Kevin" of a situation!!

So, without any further adieu, let's just pull the Band Aid off this thing.

Leaving us this week are:

az_starshine
crimsonplum
elionwyr
kathrynrose
liret
marstokyo
malruniel11
ravenshrinkery
roina_arwen
shadowwolf13
solstice_singer
waveform_delta
wolfden
zhent

"Talented" doesn't begin to describe this group - and saying that they will be missed/hope they play the Home Game is an understatement. Thank you to all of you for coming out this season for what is proving to be an extremely wild ride! I hope that you continue to show up to cheer on your favorites (and as I mentioned, above, play the Home Game!)

Comments

[drjeff.livejournal.com]

Wow... what an amazing group. So sorry to see people go, especially Ro, who is an all time favorite person AND writer.

[drjeff.livejournal.com]

How come my only firsts come on the grim reaper posts?

[similiesslip.livejournal.com]

Oh man:(

[whirlgig.livejournal.com]

I know :( It doesn't feel right.

[sweeny-todd.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness.

I know that there is no way it wasn't going to be a surprise, but wow... that's a surprise.

[similiesslip.livejournal.com]

Truly..

[whirlgig.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh. This is horrible. Every single person on this list has written something I found beautiful or touching or just downright awesome. I'm so sorry to see you all go.

[nyxocity.livejournal.com]

I just... I... WOW. *stares at list of names* I can hardly believe some of those names, and all of them are a great loss. So sorry to see you all go :( and I hope we'll get to continue reading you in the Home Game.

And to the person who got knocked out in week 99, SO NOT FAIR! *shakes fist at sky*

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

That would be me. *pouty*

I guess if I get through Week 1 of next season I'll get my 100 Weeks then...

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Holy cow... Those are not names I had been wanting to see right now. Then again, any names would likely be hard. To say I'm surprised at a few of those would be the understatement of the year. Wow.

[sonophax.livejournal.com]

I'm completely floored by every one of these names... I didn't see any of them going... wow.

[whipchick.livejournal.com]

Ah, fuuuuuuuuck.

[jem0000000.livejournal.com]

I have pretty much the same reaction -- 'Yay I'm still in! Wait, oh no! Look at the people we're losing.'

[sarcasmoqueen.livejournal.com]

Such talented writers! So sorry to see you ALL go...

[wolfden.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

[java-fiend.livejournal.com]

Wow. The names on that list. Just wow. I'm so bummed to see so many talented writers and amazing people go. :-(

*starts to pull the exit speech he had prepared out of his pocket*

[copyright1983.livejournal.com]

*looks again at results*

Wait, what? I survived? *quiet cheer*

Seriously, contestant-only (and to a lesser extent, community-only) votes have been my Waterloo in past seasons, so I'm reallyreallyreally happy to have survived.

That said, the list of people going is tough to swallow - particularly for Ro. One week short of the milestone? That's just cruel.

Re: *starts to pull the exit speech he had prepared out of his pocket*

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

*Is sad*

I DEMAND A RECOUNT.

On the plus side, I guess I just need to get through Week 1 of Season 9 to get my 100 weeks...

[kathrynrose.livejournal.com]

I figured this was coming. At least I'm in amazing company.

[similiesslip.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry:( I hope you will home game?

[zalad.livejournal.com]

Even though I am a super newb here, some of these really surprise me. :(

[wookiewife.livejournal.com]

Wow. I'm kind of at a loss for words right now.

[knomers.livejournal.com]

Ouch.

[muchtooarrogant.livejournal.com]

Definitely a list of some great talent. Sorry to see any of you go!

Dan

[notodette.livejournal.com]

NO! Wolfden!!

[wolfden.livejournal.com]

<3

[wolfden.livejournal.com]

I've had so much fun this season. I knew that I would be leaving eventually. Thanks to everyone that has been so supportive . I am so glad to have met all of you and have really enjoyed reading everyone. I'm leaving with a huge group of talent.

[malruniel11.livejournal.com]

<3 If I had to go, I'm glad I went with you! <3

[tigrkittn.livejournal.com]

*sadness and woe!!!*

[malruniel11.livejournal.com]

I would say So Long and Thanks for All the Fish, but y'all never gave me any fish. But lots of love and support is better than fish, so I'll take that instead. <3 C3

[wolfden.livejournal.com]

<3

[ellakite.livejournal.com]

I know we're at the point in the game where *EVERYONE* who goes out is an excellent writer... but *DAYUM*!

[alycewilson.livejournal.com]

At times like these, I think of "surprise" eliminations on "American Idol," which happen every season. Like Gary said, it can happen because someone believes that their favorites are safe. I can say with good conscience, though, that I voted for my favorites on the above list, and they still got cut. :(

[theafaye.livejournal.com]

Ditto.

[kickthehobbit.livejournal.com]

...damn. There go half of my favorites. :(

[jacq22.livejournal.com]

Stunned. Wolfden ?and so many on that list I have admired from afar. Just getting to know some really well. But have exchanged ideas; learned more about life, shared so many good experiences. Whatever happens will look back with pleasure. Nice to know you, will look out for you ...

[wolfden.livejournal.com]

Awww.