Arcane Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Farkistan’s Farküary Madness Greetings from Farkistan, where we bring great news of Hope and Change™ within our government to all the citizens of Planet Bob! The new year dawned with the highly successful Farküfest 2.0 and we enjoyed the comradeship of many a visitor from the far reaches of Planet Bob. The gladiatorial contests, trivia questions, RL political discussions, photoshooping contests (among other events) served not only to bring together members from all the colors of Bob, they also inspired a change in our election process. After all, if Al Franken can turn voting into a sporting event, why not turn the tables and turn sporting events into voting! Thus was born Farkistan’s Farküary Madness. And as you can see, in the chart on the right (or left, or below, or what the fark – scroll around, you’ll find it,) the winners of the TotalFark Council are the result of a winnowing process in which only the strong of mind and heart survived. Our February Council members are: RomeroLand Ackbarican Idol - Not Speaker of the Council Spanky22 - Not Speaker of the Council Dirk Farkly - Not Speaker of the Council WickedJ - Not Speaker of the Council They are bloodied and battered (especially WickedJ) but they are ready to do the work of the Council. By the way, we have never quite figured out just what it is they do in the Council Chambers or the lavishly appointed members-only Council Lounge. This security camera photo clearly shows Ackbararian Idol lounging in his customized Snuggie™ while attempting to use his eyePhone to order a SlapChop™ and a ShamWow™. --------------------------------- Race for the Ulimate Seat of Power (it's not really the Ultimate Seat of Power, so we're not allowed to use that term) The number of side bets was astounding as Emperor Norton I, Princess Jules, and Tokey McGee fought their way to be the victor in a mud wrestling tournament. Our Subby, Emperor Norton I, faced a formidable challenge in a campaign that literally involved significant mud slinging, but rose to victory to extend his term another 3 months. In the photo below, referee Mattistan raises Norton's Hand and declares him the winner. The Office of the Walken wishes to acknowledge the generosity of Emperor Norton I, who provided the mud from his own royal zebra stables. We are still trying to figure out whose body was left in the mud pit after the event and are asking for all Farker's to send dental records of any missing loved (or unloved) ones. ------------------------------ Rodent Race And it was a very special Squirrel cage match in which 4 Farkers entered, but only one Farker left. Shown here, Raving MainyYak officiated the contest. In a horribly confusing homage to Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, RoboCop, Battlestar Galactica, and the Terminator, the incumbent, intrepid Captain Impavid retained his role as Planet Bob’s only cyborg chief diplomat. His service as robotic-Squirrel overlord will continue unabated for an additional 3 month term. God help us all. For those who may question this method of choosing our leadership, who may say this is confusing and may not reflect the true wishes of the good people of Farkistan; we ask in return, is this any worse that the American Electoral College that picks the President? Hope and Change™ - words, just words. tl;dr - Fark's February Gov't Submitter: Emperor Norton I - Squirrel: Captain Impavid TF Council: RomeroLand (SotC), Ackbarican Idol, Spanky 22, Dirk Farkly, WickedJ PS: By the way, R&R won the "Show Us Your Funny" contest during Farküfest. We figured we'd throw that into the announcement, too. Congrats R&R. Just send us the cash soon so we don't have to make another announcement next month with a different winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Another great Government announcement by Fark! Congrats guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogar Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I always enjoy reading your announcements fark, congratulations to the new council. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgrum Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Congradulations Fark ! Mud wrestling pic in the announcement is all win! Awesome Announcement B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcoBuckeye Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Wow, guys, great announcement! Love the brackets. Congrats .gov! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denial Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Congratulations to those elected, and the best of luck to our friends in Fark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewelangel Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Its about time WickedJ was elected into council. Congrats to all elected. you J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londo Mollari Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 No Tums? D: Congrats to those elected. Have fun! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trinite Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 WickedJ's victory was most impressive. Love the Announcement and the gov't it's announcing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattistan Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I for one welcome my new Farkistani overlords. /in before someone else makes the joke //2 post evar! ///too tired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Waldie Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Congrats to the new Gov. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binuru Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I demand a recount! /in before wouldestous salutes //beer ///bacon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainImpavid Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Those of you showing sufficient adulation and reverence will be spared the fate of the rest of flesh-kind, which is being processed into a nutritive substance with which to sustain my cybernetic god-mind. bow, and you may become the lap-dogs of a deity! /he's got the whoooooole world.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleen63 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 DAMMIT, none of my picks even made it to the Tender Ten. This does not bode well for March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernkastel Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Congrats on the new government, Fark! Always enjoy seeing and reading these announcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomeroLand Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Congrats suckers! /oh wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrovich4 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 BIG congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Z Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Oh god, you guys erected that ENI guy again! We're all farked. Doomed I say, doomed! /Congrats to the new council // o\ Hali? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadshot Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Congrats on the new Gov Fark, and the announcement was wonderful. o/ and all that jazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiphosis Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 This is an awesome council. Welcome back, Dirk! Welcome Wicked, Spanky! Allahu, Ackbar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum T. Gundraw Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Another semi-successful election, great stuff. Also, request Fark History Month ITT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Xander the Only Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 That was excellent. Congrats on another term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newhotness Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I enjoyed reading this post. My day is now complete and its only 3PM. lol. thank you and congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobiashiy Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Good stuff right there, very enjoyable and unique Congratulations to everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uralica Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Needs moar WickedJ... ...oh wait. Nevermind O\ Hali? Hilarious announcement as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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