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Post by baronbk on Nov 21, 2009 13:19:24 GMT -5
So this was a convo between Alison and John Rieber, who is the senior VP at G4 and does all the programming and such. johnrieber: @alisonhaislip enjoy your time off before the ninjas take over your life again! alisonhaislip: @johnrieber is that a threat?  johnrieber:@alisonhaislip not a threat - something fun and exciting awaiting you - and you need to bring me back cola mentos please johnrieber: @alisonhaislip cola mentos from tokyo, not jersey... This means that Alison will be heading to Sasuke 24 (still an assumption I suppose but with a 99% probability). I take it they will be sending some Americans as well, at least Levi, but since he said "ninjas" there will most likely be multiple. What this means for people who sent in apps through M9, I'm not sure, and the jury is out on whether this news is good or bad for us. If we really want to speculate, the "special" G4 was talking about could be that they're sending past ANC/ANW winners. Maybe a handful of winners they have picked. Potentially good news for David, bad news for the rest of us, haha. |
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Post by TCM on Nov 21, 2009 15:07:17 GMT -5
I would imagine Brian, Rich and Levi (for getting to Stage 2, Levi for 3 again), possibly David since he's one of the best runs with no clear. Maybe one or two new guys. I wouldn't count on 10 guys this time 6-8 maybe and since I used up 4 -- 2-4 spots would be available.
Unless they have Alison compete, which I wouldn't mind (yes that's one less deserving spot and I know she wouldn't get far, but I prefer Alison over Olivia not just Sasuke wise but overall)
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Post by Badalight on Nov 21, 2009 15:10:36 GMT -5
Richard king is probably aswell.
Damn, I hope g4 doesn't just get to pick their own slots. No way would they choose me over (insert free runner here).
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Post by TCM on Nov 21, 2009 15:23:04 GMT -5
Richard king is probably aswell. Damn, I hope g4 doesn't just get to pick their own slots. No way would they choose me over (insert free runner here). It's a collective agreement between M9/TBS and G4 (maybe one has a bit more pull than the other), if they feel the freerunner can perform better than you, then they'll choose him. Does it suck for you, yes, but they try to get the best possible guys to get as far in the 1st Stage as possible/pass Stage 1. Maybe you could pass the stage, while he possibly couldn't, but given the track record of freerunners, that would trump an unknown teen. |
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Post by yamfriend on Nov 21, 2009 15:26:46 GMT -5
It's a collective agreement between M9/TBS and G4 (maybe one has a bit more pull than the other), if they feel the freerunner can perform better than you, then they'll choose him. Does it suck for you, yes, but they try to get the best possible guys to get as far in the 1st Stage as possible/pass Stage 1. Maybe you could pass the stage, while he possibly couldn't, but given the track record of freerunners, that would trump an unknown teen. Maybe not if they saw his videos, which IMO are pretty darn impressive (even in comparison to most freerunners---that is, in Sasuke capability ). |
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Post by Badalight on Nov 21, 2009 15:33:20 GMT -5
Well obviously G4 wants people with the most skill, but M9 likes unique people or people with some kind of story, and I gave them a lot of options they could use if they picked me. Soccer player, track star, etc.
Maybe they'd like the fact that a younger person saved up enough money to get on the show?
But that doesn't matter if G4 has the final say.
Guess we'll see what happens.
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Post by TCM on Nov 21, 2009 15:34:55 GMT -5
I get what you're saying, just mentioning with G4 having a part in the choosing, and using Sasuke 23 alone as evidence (there's 20-22 to work with as well), they could persuade to use generalization over potential.
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Post by arsenette on Nov 21, 2009 16:01:04 GMT -5
LOL she doesn't like me. I asked her if she was going and she ignored the question  |
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Post by baronbk on Nov 21, 2009 16:32:19 GMT -5
LOL she doesn't like me. I asked her if she was going and she ignored the question Haha, I doubt it has anything to do with you. She probably has a ton of people ask her things and she just ignores them mostly. |
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Post by baronbk on Nov 21, 2009 16:37:25 GMT -5
It is just speculation, he could have ment all of the Japanese competitors too when he said "ninjas". Remember they said they don't have a good budget for this, so with the hosts and crew and everything, I wouldn't be surprised if they only send one or two competitors. And I'm sorry, but I'd really rather not see them send people who are just in it for a free trip...
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Post by Straticus on Nov 22, 2009 14:23:09 GMT -5
Time is running short, wish we would hear something soon! That's cool Alison is going back, hopefully one of us will be going with her!
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Post by arsenette on Nov 22, 2009 14:25:32 GMT -5
I know  But this is actually normal for anyone going through M9.. lol.. The Americans are the only ones spoiled knowing actually.. that's only because of the guaranteed spots. Usually they book everyone they really want then "alright.. bring in the scrubs".. LOL We have no idea wtf G4 is doing either so they may be helping in the delay. Then again.. don't they always wait until almost 2 weeks before the event as it is? If so.. we could theoretically be waiting until the first of December.. |
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Post by supersheep on Nov 22, 2009 18:35:06 GMT -5
It is just speculation, he could have ment all of the Japanese competitors too when he said "ninjas". Remember they said they don't have a good budget for this, so with the hosts and crew and everything, I wouldn't be surprised if they only send one or two competitors. And I'm sorry, but I'd really rather not see them send people who are just in it for a free trip... Personally i'd rather see no one go that the ones thats are just in it for a free trip, |
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Post by baronbk on Nov 22, 2009 22:43:45 GMT -5
I know But this is actually normal for anyone going through M9.. lol.. The Americans are the only ones spoiled knowing actually.. that's only because of the guaranteed spots. Usually they book everyone they really want then "alright.. bring in the scrubs".. LOL We have no idea wtf G4 is doing either so they may be helping in the delay. Then again.. don't they always wait until almost 2 weeks before the event as it is? If so.. we could theoretically be waiting until the first of December.. Yeah, but what sucks is that we could find out we're going like a week before it airs, then it's a huge scramble to get tickets, accomodations, pack, and still have enough time to get over the time difference. Plus it will be CRAZY expensive last minute.  |
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Post by baronbk on Nov 22, 2009 22:44:26 GMT -5
Time is running short, wish we would hear something soon! That's cool Alison is going back, hopefully one of us will be going with her! Yeah, or both of us and you can be my wing man! lol ;D |
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Post by jfeathe on Nov 22, 2009 22:50:58 GMT -5
I wish G4 would just leave Sasuke 24 alone. Any attempt to create a Ninja Challenge or ANCII will result in a disaster at this point. Let the 3 Americans who cleared stage 1 get a free pass and leave the rest to M9. A G4 representative in Japan is fine with me, however.
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Post by Badalight on Nov 22, 2009 23:16:11 GMT -5
Time is running short, wish we would hear something soon! That's cool Alison is going back, hopefully one of us will be going with her! Yeah, or both of us and you can be my wing man! lol ;D Damn, what posistions are left? |
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Post by Homeslice on Nov 22, 2009 23:27:40 GMT -5
So Alison's going? Now this I don't mind. I'm certain she'll at least put out an effort out there. I'd like to see her clear Stage 1, but of course no woman's done that since SASUKE 2, and....well, hopefully she'll impress us all.
And on a side note, I'd like to see Richard and Brian get another shot. I didn't mention Levi because I'm SURE he's going.
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Post by Badalight on Nov 22, 2009 23:43:47 GMT -5
Uhm, it didn't say she was competing did it? So I don't know what you're talking about homeslice.
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Post by Homeslice on Nov 22, 2009 23:50:42 GMT -5
Wow. How could I make such a stupid assumption? I don't know how I even got that idea.... *hides face in shame*
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But this is actually normal for anyone going through M9.. lol.. The Americans are the only ones spoiled knowing actually.. that's only because of the guaranteed spots. Usually they book everyone they really want then "alright.. bring in the scrubs".. 
