New and pointless competition!

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:50 pm

I've decided that not enough of our users have avatars. So, to encourage you to do something about, we have...

A competition!

You have one week to give yourself the best avatar EVER. The picture can be of you, something to do with you, or anything else witty and interesting. The judge will be the member of C4C known for having the best taste in Internet imagery, which is to say, me. There will be a real actual prize, whose nature I haven't yet decided (suggestions welcome.)

If you want to enter, please post in this thread, so I can review them. People who already have avatars are also eligible, and you don't have to change them.

To change your avatar: click on the User Control Panel (under the picture of Des & Carol), open the Profile tab, and click "Edit avatar". The rest should be self-explanatory. Remember that the avatars are limited in size, so don't spend hours drawing a 2000x2000 illustrated history of the British Isles.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:17 pm

Clearly we need a competition for the best representation of the history of the British Isles in the space of an avatar.

Maybe.

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:04 am

Well I give up. The pics I want to use are too big. I don't know how to shrink them. I've tried copying them into Paint and then resizing and resaving but it saves a load of white with my picture tiny in the corner. I hate these avatar things as I can never make them work.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:56 am

Kirk Bevins wrote:Well I give up. The pics I want to use are too big. I don't know how to shrink them. I've tried copying them into Paint and then resizing and resaving but it saves a load of white with my picture tiny in the corner. I hate these avatar things as I can never make them work.

In Paint, select the area you want to keep and copy it to the clipboard. Press CTRL+E and change the canvas size to 1 x 1 pixels. Then press CTRL+V.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:09 am

Kirk Bevins wrote:Well I give up. The pics I want to use are too big. I don't know how to shrink them. I've tried copying them into Paint and then resizing and resaving but it saves a load of white with my picture tiny in the corner. I hate these avatar things as I can never make them work.

If you're really having problems then email me the picture and I'll resize it for you.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:19 am

Will animated gifs work?

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:51 pm

I really hope not.

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:45 pm

Jon Corby wrote:
Kirk Bevins wrote:Well I give up. The pics I want to use are too big. I don't know how to shrink them. I've tried copying them into Paint and then resizing and resaving but it saves a load of white with my picture tiny in the corner. I hate these avatar things as I can never make them work.
In Paint, select the area you want to keep and copy it to the clipboard. Press CTRL+E and change the canvas size to 1 x 1 pixels. Then press CTRL+V.

I've selected the area I want by drawing a box round it. I then pressed Ctrl+C to copy as i don't know what copying to clipboard is. I changed the size to 1x1 pixel and it was tiny. I then pressed ctrl+v and the big picture came up again. Anybody got foolproof instructions?

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:47 pm

Kirk Bevins wrote:I then pressed Ctrl+C to copy as i don't know what copying to clipboard is. I changed the size to 1x1 pixel and it was tiny. I then pressed ctrl+v and the big picture came up again. Anybody got foolproof instructions?

I think you answered your own question mate.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:39 pm

I am having the same problems as Kirk.

I tried to make it simple and make just a picture of me my avatar, but just using the steps in Microsoft Paint doesn't work.

I'm not sure why the pictures taken of me are so big.

Can someone please help me?

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:45 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:I'm not sure why the pictures taken of me are so big.

Was the camera quite close?

Karen Pearson · Post by **Karen Pearson** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:45 pm

Does an avatar have to be a picture of oneself? If not, then I'd like to enter for the 'Most arty farty' prize for my photo of a hot air balloon taken from inside the basket (by me).

If it has to be a picture of me, I might have to dig out an old 1980s picture that you can all laugh at.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:49 pm

I think you're kidding, Jon.

It was a normal camera, and the person taking the picture was looking directly at me.

And Karen, you're definitely kidding.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:25 pm

Karen Pearson wrote:Does an avatar have to be a picture of oneself?

The rules wrote:The picture can be of you, something to do with you, or anything else witty and interesting.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:40 pm

I'm wondering if one of you can help me.

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:37 pm

Jason:

Just send me your photo somehow and I will make the necessary size alterations and send it back to you.

Karen Pearson · Post by **Karen Pearson** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:38 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:
And Karen, you're definitely kidding.

What am I supposedly kidding about? The hot air ballooning or the 80's photo?

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:32 pm

Why would anyone talk about anything being "arty farty?"

M. George Quinn · Post by **M. George Quinn** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:24 pm

Quite correct, Jason. Farts are invisible and therefore impossible to paint.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:19 pm

And now, it's the real me...

What do all of you think?

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:22 pm

You actually look a lot like my brother.. although he doesn't wear glasses. But I do. So in a way, you're a cross between the two of us.

Jon O'Neill · Post by **Jon O'Neill** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:22 pm

I should point out that I usually wear contact lenses.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:49 pm

I spoke to another British person online, and he said I look a lot like Daniel Radcliffe!

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:58 am

Jason Larsen wrote:If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

What are you doing Saturday night?

M. George Quinn · Post by **M. George Quinn** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:30 pm

Hermione

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:48 pm

I don't know yet, Jon.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:00 pm

You're lucky that I like to browse the forum at work, so I had to opt for something work-safe....

I did take the photo though

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:03 pm

Jon Corby wrote:I did take the photo though

We have an early leader!

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:07 pm

Charlie Reams wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:I did take the photo though
We have an early leader!

It's a completely genuine screenshot that. I was lucky enough to be off work sick to catch it live too. I was:

Edit: Is it also an 'early' leader, considering that the competition is almost at its conclusion?

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:31 pm

Jon Corby wrote:Edit: Is it also an 'early' leader, considering that the competition is almost at its conclusion?

Good point.

Chris Corby · Post by **Chris Corby** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 4:43 pm

The tiny writing says "That's my Boy" but I can't be arsed to do it again so that it's legible

Late Edit : Phew - it's just before midnight and I did do it again!! (It's now 2345 not 2245 as the clock on this forum tells me)

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:07 pm

In my view, first and second places have to go to the Corbys, but I can't judge which order they'll come in.

In any case, I think that the picture of young Jon has to be shown on TV when he appears in the next COC.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:17 pm

Jon, if a number of girls were after you, I wouldn't be surprised one bit!

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:52 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:Jon, if a number of girls were after you, I wouldn't be surprised one bit!

They are, but mainly for child support.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:28 pm

We're bringing back so many memories.

He may have called the meaner girls, "blankety blanks" but that must be because he didn't know the meanings of such harsh words.

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:18 pm

Bring it.

Joseph Bolas · Post by **Joseph Bolas** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:38 pm

Gavin

I think Jon's picture is just sheer brilliance

. Also I think Karen's avatar is quite an interesting picture too

.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:39 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:Jon, if a number of girls were after you, I wouldn't be surprised one bit!

Zero's a number, right?

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:50 pm

Really?

Well then, the following song probably describes the look on your face when you were that young.

Blankety blank, blankety blank (Boom, boom, boom)
Blankety blank, blankety blank (boom, boom boom)
Blankety blank, blankety blank, blankety blank
Blankety blank.

You were probably wondering where Terry Wogan was when you needed him!

Kirk Bevins · Post by **Kirk Bevins** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:08 pm

Gavin Chipper wrote:Bring it.

How the hell did you get to see Charlie shaving the other side of his face?

Ben Wilson · Post by **Ben Wilson** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:37 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:You were probably wondering where Terry Wogan was when you needed him!

Keeping all the girls for himself.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:12 am

Right there, and he looks great!

I wonder who's going to change their avatar to a picture of him hosting "Total Recall" when it comes on soon.

Howard Somerset · Post by **Howard Somerset** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:19 am

Kirk Bevins wrote:
Gavin Chipper wrote:Bring it.
How the hell did you get to see Charlie shaving the other side of his face?

Not only that, but Gavin's discovered that Charlie is ambidextrous.

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:55 am

According to my very precise and stringent calculations, this competition has now closed. Three and a half years ago, in fact.
Who won Charles, and what's the prize?

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:27 am

As things are just started to get into swing, I've decided to extend the deadline for a few days. Get your entries in ASAP!

Jon Corby · Post by **Jon Corby** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:13 am

Charlie Reams wrote:As things are just started to get into swing, I've decided to extend the deadline for a few days. Get your entries in ASAP!

God, that still gives me time to change mine to a close up of Wogan's bulging trouser goodies.

What to do?

JasonCullen · Post by **JasonCullen** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:27 pm

Jon Corby wrote:
Charlie Reams wrote:As things are just started to get into swing, I've decided to extend the deadline for a few days. Get your entries in ASAP!
God, that still gives me time to change mine to a close up of Wogan's bulging trouser goodies.

What to do?

Keep Carol's MILF picture Corby. It makes much more pleasant viewing than that of Wogan's "colostomy bag"

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:02 pm

The only complement I've received on my picture has been from Jon O'Neill. What does everyone else think?

Also, there will be another 2-hour and 15-minute game show block on Channel 4 thanks to Richard and Judy's show getting canceled.

It will start off with our favorite game, Countdown, with Des O'Connor, then it will continue with Deal or No Deal with our buddy Noel Edmonds. After that, it will culminate with Terry Wogan's Total Recall in Richard and Judy's old slot.

Is everyone looking forward to that?

Chris Corby · Post by **Chris Corby** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:09 pm

jasoncullen wrote:
Jon Corby wrote:
Charlie Reams wrote:As things are just started to get into swing, I've decided to extend the deadline for a few days. Get your entries in ASAP!
God, that still gives me time to change mine to a close up of Wogan's bulging trouser goodies.

What to do?
Keep Carol's MILF picture Corby. It makes much more pleasant viewing than that of Wogan's tent

Tent? I think you are seeing the outline of his colostomy bag.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:19 pm

I don't think he would be very happy to hear that!

M. George Quinn · Post by **M. George Quinn** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:31 pm

Jason Larsen wrote: Judy's old slot.

Lovely

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:52 pm

George?

Time slot, I meant.

Terry Wogan is a good guy!

Gavin Chipper · Post by **Gavin Chipper** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:58 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:The only complement I've received on my picture has been from Jon O'Neill. What does everyone else think?

You'll win.

JimBentley · Post by **JimBentley** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:13 pm

M. George Quinn wrote:
Jason Larsen wrote: Judy's old slot.
Lovely

And Jason: I think your picture is adequate but not very exciting. Can you get another one taken, but maybe wear a false moustache and/or comedy wig? That's the sort of thing I'd like to see.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:13 pm

Now, Jim and Jon are going to put up their dukes!

And Jim, I'm not the type of person who would wear a fake mustache.

That picture of me was taken at a serious get-together with my first roommate at my very first own apartment.

Charlie Reams · Post by **Charlie Reams** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:25 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:Now, Jim and Jon are going to put up their dukes!

I think you've confused them with Terry Wogan.

Anyway, the competition is now closed. Thanks to those who entered. Results will be announced shortly!

JimBentley · Post by **JimBentley** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:28 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:And Jim, I'm not the type of person who would wear a fake mustache.

But I have a fine array of fake moustaches, ranging from "Casual Rogue" all the way to "Outraged Major". You can choose! I'd be happy to send you one in the post. You've got to have a picture taken of you wearing it, though.

Michael Wallace · Post by **Michael Wallace** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:44 pm

jimbentley wrote:And Jason: I think your picture is adequate but not very exciting. Can you get another one taken, but maybe wear a false moustache and/or comedy wig? That's the sort of thing I'd like to see.

Like this?

Ralph Gillions · Post by **Ralph Gillions** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:48 pm

Jason Larsen wrote:The only complement I've received on my picture has been from Jon O'Neill. What does everyone else think?

It is good to see your picture Jason.

Jason Larsen · Post by **Jason Larsen** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:54 pm

Charlie, you're kidding. Jim, I don't believe it. Also, Michael, I am not changing my avatar!