Just as things seem to be picking up, the time for announcing the WINNER has come around again.
My sentimental favourite was Kiya's splendid 5 point summary of why she loves books. However, she didn't take any swipes at the electronic competition or really get the bit between her teeth... so who else might qualify?
Hakea and Koz kept the ball rolling and made some good points, but didn't really set the topic alight. Then came quick guest appearances from Jurak and Mea Culpa. Poor Mea is clearly exhausted from his experience as a judge and terrified of winning again. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />
I'm certain that Jurak would be a superb arguer if he felt like it, so I can only assume he doesn't want to risk winning either! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> Come on you Lean Green Fighting Machine - get stuck in! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin1.gif" alt="" /> Ditto for Womble (whose phrase inspired the thread title) - no show this time, yet I'm sure he could land some hefty argumentative blows if he felt like it.. maybe we've seemed a bit too artsy-fartsy for his taste? Whatever the reason, there's a definite Womble sized hole in this thread! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/puppyeyes.gif" alt="" />
Master_Guroth then returned just in time to stop the thread drifting into obscurity (as the Caption Contest sadly appears to have done) with some good punchy and argumentative contributions. Extra points awarded for getting back to arguing. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/up.gif" alt="" />
And Kyra-Ny reappeared, refreshed and ready to go again. Let's hope she will win again soon, and grab the chance to make us all dance to her choice of tune. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />
So that leaves Rincewind. Rince often tries hard to hide his light under a bushel, but there's just too much wattage there to successfully keep in the shadows. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/idea.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mage.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/idea.gif" alt="" />
Rincewind made some excellent defences of books in general, made a bold declaration in regard to a choice between books and the net, and even expressed willingness to help burn some of the pappier crud. All of which struck major chords with my own views. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
He even deflected some thrusts from M_G and generally gave me enough reason to declare him the WINNER.
