Right, now that I’ve finished collecting pictures, let’s get a few things out of the way before the competition hots up.
- Firstly, Standard site disclaimer applies, we do not tolerate anyone being inspired by this site (nor do we agree with those who acuse us of such things). Every participant is above the age of 18 as of 1st July 2013 (as far as I’m aware).
- Most of the pictures were found by using a Google image search with the parameters of “{Name} 2013″, with Large pictures only. Exceptions to this rule simply had the “2013″ or Large requirements removed. If anyone really cares, get in touch and the image can be removed.
- The first round will be split into three parts, to ease up on the upload process and the voting process. The Second round will be similarly split into 2 parts, with each round thereafter in one go. The first part of the first round is due for the weekend of 18th/19th May (subject to change).
- The results will be kept private until after the competition is over (assuiming they don’t disappear in another hard drive crash again). Don’t worry too much, Mila Kunis will not creep though the cracks this year, and at any rate, there are plenty of authors who if they care to look can double check the results and alert me to any discrepancies.
Right, there are a couple of things I would like to discuss, after reading VXS’ post on his blog, and actually searching for the pictures. There is a “rule” that’s come to be known as “The Notability Rule”. Now while Nominations aren’t (and shouldn’t be) limited by the level of fame, at least to a certain level, the picture hunting process does show why such a rule has a place.
I’d also like to point out that one of the key points is you should nominate people as they are now. For recent stars, this ain’t a problem, but for people who rose to, and fell from, fame over 10 years ago, people forget that they won’t look like they used to. I’ve tried to get photos as recently as possible but haven’t been successful with some (badly in one case). The point is that some people don’t look the same. After all, compare Diana Rigg (60s Bond Girl) in Doctor Who this weekend.
I would like people to do something just to showcase this, and show what I see when I search for these people. Take some of the people you’ve nominated, and the people who have made the Quarter Finals (2011, 2012). Using Google Image search, Use the parameters I described above (large, 2013). That should give you an idea of what I have to work with when choosing pictures.
By no means am I saying don’t nominate various people, nominate whoever you like. VXS is right where he says that if someone wanted someone, they would have nominated them. I’m simply saying why such comments of averageness are made.
Oh to answer another point from VXS’ post, no round is seeded. Anyone could meet anyone (I’ve seen favourites thrown together in round one).
Still, The competition proper starts next week. Excited?
