TiBB’s Task Master - Halloween Special [And the winner is…]

[Mystic Mock]

Mystic Mock Now that I've actually looked at the thread properly. I saw that "hat" (a very British version of Aladdin's carpet), but it was one of the first ones I'd found by typing in "worst hat" :laugh:...

(It also kind of looks like the Katamari hats/headwear)

My second option, but just didn't seem to be stick out enough to me, (no pun intended):

https://i.postimg.cc/YqnJ4k0N/dcd8f904230ca808ef5d1c88688878c9.jpg

She looks like Naomi Campbell a bit, but no idea who it is wearing it. Apparently it's made of PVC and made London Fashion Week (https://www.glamour.com/story/the-5-craziest-fashion-things-8).

Worst hat was what I typed in the search engine.:laugh:

And that penis looking hat is pretty out there.:joker:

[Mystic Mock]

Is the deadline today btw?

I just want to make sure.

[Kate!]

Is the deadline today btw?

I just want to make sure.

Yes. 6pm.

[Mystic Mock]

Yes. 6pm.

Thanks Kate.:wavey:

Myself and Annie have completed our assignment.:dance:

[Niamh.]

Thanks Kate.:wavey:

Myself and Annie have completed our assignment.:dance:

I think we're nearly there too, just 1 last item to decide on

[Mystic Mock]

I think we're nearly there too, just 1 last item to decide on

Good luck with finding it.:wavey:

[Niamh.]

Good luck with finding it.:wavey:

:love:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Worst hat was what I typed in the search engine.:laugh:

And that penis looking hat is pretty out there.:joker:

Mock how did you miss vile hat in your search?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEMunUrXYAEh2c3.jpg

[Benjamin]

Mock how did you miss vile hat in your search?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEMunUrXYAEh2c3.jpg

:joker:

[Kate!]

We are virtually done now, just need all 3 of us to confirm we are happy with our end product.

[Kate!]

Our team has submitted. Thank you Maru and Niamh for your great teamwork.

[Cherie]

Mock how did you miss vile hat in your search?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEMunUrXYAEh2c3.jpg

:joker::fist:

[Glenn.]

I think I had a nightmare about Maru’s hat last night.

[Benjamin]

I think I had a nightmare about Maru’s hat last night.

When she sent it to me I cried.

[Kate!]

When she sent it to me I cried.

:joker:

[Kate!]

Has the Taskmaster received our entries?

[Benjamin]

They have. The results will be tomorrow as I’m watching Wednesday now. ;)

[Kate!]

They have. The results will be tomorrow as I’m watching Wednesday now. ;)

Awesome.

[Benjamin]

Interestingly both teams picked 1 same item they’d take… (and was random as lol)

[Kate!]

Interestingly both teams picked 1 same item they’d take… (and was random as lol)

I think I might know what it is

[Benjamin]

You’ll see tomorrow ;)

[Niamh.]

I could guess too, i bet it's the last thing you picked Kate

[Mystic Mock]

Mock how did you miss vile hat in your search?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DEMunUrXYAEh2c3.jpg

The Liverpool half does redeem that hat somewhat.:laugh:

[Kate!]

I could guess too, i bet it's the last thing you picked Kate

That's exactly what I think Niamh.

[Mystic Mock]

Interestingly both teams picked 1 same item they’d take… (and was random as lol)

The item is just that good.:dance:

[Niamh.]

I won't have much Internet over the weekend Ben so if it's possible to know what next task is tonight or tomorrow morning that would be great (unless the deadline for the next one is after the weekend?)

[Maru]

Speaking of Ben's alleged croc fetish... I saw this today:

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Gy7SQixn5LKWzJYnNmyZg-970-80.jpg.webp

Microsoft Launches Windows XP-Themed Crocs with Nostalgic Jibbitz
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-is-making-windows-xp-crocs-complete-with-xp-inspired-jibbitz-for-maximum-nerd-cred

[Benjamin]

I won't have much Internet over the weekend Ben so if it's possible to know what next task is tonight or tomorrow morning that would be great (unless the deadline for the next one is after the weekend?)

New task will be tonight. :)


Speaking of Ben's alleged croc fetish... I saw this today:

https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8Gy7SQixn5LKWzJYnNmyZg-970-80.jpg.webp

Microsoft Launches Windows XP-Themed Crocs with Nostalgic Jibbitz
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-is-making-windows-xp-crocs-complete-with-xp-inspired-jibbitz-for-maximum-nerd-cred

I’ll have 2 pairs pls. X

[Niamh.]

I won't have Internet tonight until Monday morning, how long will we have to submit?

[Crimson Dynamo]

I won't have Internet tonight until Monday morning, how long will we have to submit?

Neem are you and Gav going through a wardrobe of fur coats into Narnia every weekend or wot?

:shocked:

[Niamh.]

Neem are you and Gav going through a wardrobe of fur coats into Narnia every weekend or wot?

:shocked:[emoji23] almost, we had Internet but it's gone again and we need to get a new provider, it's right in the mountains, no phone signal either, it's kind of good at the same time:p

[Benjamin]

[emoji23] almost, we had Internet but it's gone again and we need to get a new provider, it's right in the mountains, no phone signal either, it's kind of good at the same time:p

Where are you this weekend? Or is this at home?

[Niamh.]

Where are you this weekend? Or is this at home?

We're in Kerry, we have a house there we go to at the weekends, it was a renovation project but the house is pretty much done now

[Benjamin]

We're in Kerry, we have a house there we go to at the weekends, it was a renovation project but the house is pretty much done now

Ahh was this the one you showed us a while back?

[Niamh.]

Ahh was this the one you showed us a while back?I was trying to think if I posted a picture on the forum, i know I did in the Towers but I think I posted a picture of a rug I bought for it because you said it sounded awful [emoji23]

PS will I have time to do the task or not?

[Benjamin]

I was trying to think if I posted a picture on the forum, i know I did in the Towers but I think I posted a picture of a rug I bought for it because you said it sounded awful [emoji23]

PS will I have time to do the task or not?

Oh yes! It was the right photo which showed the room!

The task today? Yeah you’ll have time today. What time are you off?

[Niamh.]

Oh yes! It was the right photo which showed the room!



The task today? Yeah you’ll have time today. What time are you off?I'll be gone at 1pm and won't be back until Monday morning

[Benjamin]

Just a note, I’ll be sending Niamh Round 4 tasks now as she’s away for the weekend without much access to internet. The rest of you will get the task later this afternoon after the results.

[Maru]

Can't wait for TM at 3pm to tell me how I'm going to die alone on his island after my traitor friends abandon me to starve because I didn't bring a lifetime supply of Doritos to negotiate with the local islanders and their Volcano Gods. RIP Maru. Your choices were wrong.

[Benjamin]

Can't wait for TM at 3pm to tell me how I'm going to die alone on his island after my traitor friends abandon because I didn't bring a lifetime supply of Doritos to negotiate with the local islanders and their Volcano Gods. RIP Maru.

:joker:

[Ammi]

Can't wait for TM at 3pm to tell me how I'm going to die alone on his island after my traitor friends abandon me to starve because I didn't bring a lifetime supply of Doritos to negotiate with the local islanders and their Volcano Gods. RIP Maru. Your choices were wrong.

…and you know what the volcano gods did to the last person who didn’t bring their Doritos…?…turned their wretched shrivelled and sunken Doritoless heads into hats is what…

https://i.postimg.cc/c19wfQFp/scary-hat.jpg

[Benjamin]

That hat :bawling:

[Niamh.]

I know, that is truly terrifying :worry:

[Benjamin]

I know, that is truly terrifying :worry:

Don’t forget to tell me when you’re ready for the main task. ;)

[Niamh.]

Don’t forget to tell me when you’re ready for the main task. ;)

Oh sorry I'm ready!

[Benjamin]

Oh sorry I'm ready!

On its way to you now.

[Niamh.]

On its way to you now.

:worry:

[Mystic Mock]

…and you know what the volcano gods did to the last person who didn’t bring their Doritos…?…turned their wretched shrivelled and sunken Doritoless heads into hats is what…

https://i.postimg.cc/c19wfQFp/scary-hat.jpg

That hat is enough to give me nightmares.:joker:

[Benjamin]

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53d8f450e4b0ddeb5ce066e5/42fdd858-2f93-4021-8cd6-ddfe7812ba13/Taskmaster.jpg

ROUND 3

Good afternoon my willing participants in this fresh torture I’ve put upon you.

You were tasked with two challenges again to impress the Task Master. The first being to find the best word and why it is the best word.

My particular favourite word is ‘globule’ as it sounds funny to say and is great to chuck into a random insult to somebody to confuse them.

But, luckily the Task Master isn’t judging me. They are judging you. Let’s see what you all opted for…

[Benjamin]

MARU


My best word is "COCKWOMBLE". Not only is it fun to say, but it's useful as an insult. It will confuse your enemies as they won't see it coming (no pun intended) and they'll stay confused trying to determine the full essence of "cockwomble". Maybe that's why it ends in womble, which means "to wamble".

[Benjamin]

MOCK


Supercalifragilisticexpilalidocious

1. It's from Mary Poppins, which is a beloved Movie.

2. I can say it.

3. It's a super long word that the people of Wales would be proud of.

4. It's a really catchy song that I can't stop singing once I hear it

[Benjamin]

ANNIE


GOBBLEDYGOOK

its such a fun word to say and the meaning is literal to how its spelt....unintelligable nonsense and that is why it is the best word

[Benjamin]

NIAMH


NO

It's short, it's to the point, it's easy to spell, it says everything that needs to be said in one loud syllable, it's freedom, it's assertiveness, it's don't ****** with me. No is a complete sentence.

[Benjamin]

KATE


My choice for the best word is....

QUINTESSENTIAL

(adj.) representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality; classic.

Literally fits the definition of best word. Plus it sounds very cute.

[Benjamin]

So how did The Task Master rate your words?

[Benjamin]

MARU

2 points. Not overly keen with mixing a beloved children's series with the male sex pump. It sounds like something that alleged "comedian" James Acaster might say. Madame Cholet would never.

[Benjamin]

MOCK

4 points - ahh the memories of that delightful film of yesteryear and all the beautiful songs, plus an excellent Corgi toy car. It’s amazing that one of the singers of the song, based on this word, and from the 1964 film is still with us today!

[Benjamin]

ANNIE

3 points - good, an American word and one that sounds like it means and has its origins in the noise Turkeys make!

[Benjamin]

NIAMH

1 point - no

KATE

5 points - a beautiful word that can be traced back to Aristotle in ancient Greece and has been in our own lexicon for around 600 years. It’s an elegant and infinately useful word.

[Kate!]

Yayyyyyyy

[Benjamin]

Desert Island

Next up you had your first team challenge of the series. In your teams you had to come up with a team name and then between you decide on 10 items to take to a desert island.

Was The Task Master impressed with your lifelines?

[Benjamin]

First up we had Annie and Mock:

TEAM 1


Team Name - Double Trouble


Inflatable Flamingo

Why: For transportation, shade, and emotional support. Also doubles as our island throne.

Waterproof Karaoke Machine

Why: For belting power ballads when we are sad, rock tunes when we are happy and party anthems at our night time dance parties.

Set of Wigs (Variety Pack)

Why: To reinvent ourselves daily and trick ourselves into thinking were not all alone on the island.

An Inflatable Bar

Why: We know the TaskMaster loves a big old blow up bar....maybe he'll be unable to stay away and will come rescue us.

Glow-in-the-Dark Body Paint

Why: For body art, SOS messages, and terrifying nocturnal self-expression.

Life-Size Cardboard Cutout of The Rock

Why: As a mentor, friend, protector and plus, great for shade

A Book Titled “How to Train Seagulls and Fish to do your Dirty Work"

Why: Well firstly we hope someone has written such a book that will come in useful at times such as this. Being stranded on a desert island sounds exhausting so if the fish can catch themselves and then the seagulls cook them for us and look for coconuts, it will be a big help. Then when we are rescued we can train seagulls to do our dirty work at home too ....happy days

Berserk Manga - Because it's a really good series that I personally would never get tired of reading. And I would recommend anyone that likes Dark Fantasy to read.

Acoustic Guitar - Because the Guitar is an awesome instrument, and I would hope to finally learn how to play it.

Sci-Fi Now Magazine - Because I do like my Sci-Fi stuff, and I have a lot of nostalgia towards reading the latest issues of Sci-Fi Now, and getting up to date news on what was coming out within the genre.

[Kate!]

I definitely know now who the task master is.

[Benjamin]

Next up is Kate, Maru and Niamh.

TEAM 2


Team name: The Master Taskers


1. Sleeping bags - for use at varying times, for comfort, warmth and shade.
2. A tent - for use at varying times, for comfort, warmth and shade also.
3. A Karaoke machine with an endless supply of batteries - To entertain ourselves and pass time.
4. Dutch Oven (or whatever it is called in the UK) - because one can't have a reality TV-like experience on an island in style without a basic oven to have most of your plot advancing discussions around. (Most discussions will begin and end with food).
5. Medical Kit - Because who wants to die on the first week. That would be embarrassing.
6. Solar Powered Lamp - Could be used for emergencies but also for night time reading if someone brings reading materials.
7. A Fishing Rod - a must, surely for sustenance
8. Potatoes to ‘chit’ - to plant for a hardy, reliable and nutritious veg to accompany our seafood dinners.
9. Pillows - a rested head can overcome any obstacle the day might throw at you.
10. Supply of matches - to light fires. To cook, to keep warm, to keep wild animals away so we don't end up as dinner. Also to boil water before we drink it.

[Benjamin]

the Task Master decided the bonus point name goes to…

Double Trouble

[Kate!]

the Task Master decided the bonus point name goes to…

Double Trouble

:oh:

[Benjamin]

And here’s how they ranked your survival kit out of 5…


5 points - Double Trouble

It wasnt going too well until i saw the Life size cardboard Rock and that really did float my illegal migrant boat. A guitar is a good thing to have - just look at how it made "Training day" at Wernham Hogg go much better. Nice book addition. Every desert Island needs an inflatable bar as that is a given - who wants to go about their day without a morning pint?. No idea about a Beserk Mango or what it would taste like. Wigs are ideal for sex role play where one person could be Richard and one could be Judy. Phwooooaaaaar. I note this pair do like to blow a lot of things.

4 points - The Master Taskers

This was a more practical go at things with the basics covered like a tent, pillows, rod for fish and medical kit. I stalled however at the use of a Dutch oven - no one wants a practical joke where someone farts under the covers of a bed and then pulls the blanket over the head of another person, trapping the gas. This act is likened to the cooking pot of the same name, which traps heat - disgusting. You could also live on potatoes so good choice of the basics. A lamp is good but no book? Overall a good Bear Grills stab at this task.

[Benjamin]

So the scores for round 3 finished as follows

Mock - 10
Kate - 9
Annie - 9
Maru - 6
Niamh - 5

[Kate!]

Well done everyone

[Benjamin]

And here’s an update on the series scores so far. The gap between 1st and 5th has closed quite considerably after round 3. And we have a new leader!

23 points - Mock
22 points - Niamh
20 points - Annie
18 points - Maru
16 points - Kate

[Kate!]

Ooh I have some points :laugh:

[Benjamin]

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53d8f450e4b0ddeb5ce066e5/42fdd858-2f93-4021-8cd6-ddfe7812ba13/Taskmaster.jpg


ROUND 4


Task 1 - Most awkward thing you could bring to a wedding, and why it’s the most awkward thing.


Task 2 - Timed task

For this task, you will be timed on how quickly and accurately you can complete it.

To keep it fair, when you are ready for it let me know. I will then send you the task. The timer starts as soon as I send it to you, so make sure you have a bit of time…

[Kate!]

Love these tasks.

[Maru]

I should've gone with Meghan Markle cookware. We all know it's coming, anyway.

[Kate!]

I've sent my task submissions.

Fiendish!! :fist:

[Benjamin]

I should've gone with Meghan Markle cookware. We all know it's coming, anyway.

Hahaha, pre-ordering for Christmas?

[Maru]

Hahaha, pre-ordering for Christmas?

Yup. It'll be conveniently soft-announced when we're rescued by the US Coast Guard and it shows up on the news. Right about the time when Kate is about to do something relatively noticeable.

Nothing attracts Americans to remote destinations faster than tacky commercialism.

[Beso]

Yup. It'll be conveniently soft-announced when we're rescued by the US Coast Guard and it shows up on the news. Right about the time when Kate is about to do something relatively noticeable.

Nothing attracts Americans to remote destinations faster than tacky commercialism.




Oil?

[Cherie]

Can't wait for TM at 3pm to tell me how I'm going to die alone on his island after my traitor friends abandon me to starve because I didn't bring a lifetime supply of Doritos to negotiate with the local islanders and their Volcano Gods. RIP Maru. Your choices were wrong.

:joker:


So can we guess who the TM is? I literally have no idea apart from it being Ben

[Benjamin]

:joker:


So can we guess who the TM is? I literally have no idea apart from it being Ben

Not in here, but nearer the end I will ask for guesses to be sent via PM.

But not yet though, as I already have a lot of messages coming in to my inbox. :laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

So what's the second challenge for this round meant to be about?

[Mystic Mock]

And we did it Annie.:dance:

[Benjamin]

You’ll see when I send it. :tongue:

I’ll only send it once you’re ready though as it’s a timed challenge and the timer starts when I send it to you (keeps it fair as you’re all on at different times).

[Benjamin]

I’m off to bed in 5, so those still to do the timed challenge I can send it when you’re ready tomorrow.

[Cherie]

Not in here, but nearer the end I will ask for guesses to be sent via PM.

But not yet though, as I already have a lot of messages coming in to my inbox. :laugh:

ok ta

[Mystic Mock]

You’ll see when I send it. :tongue:

I’ll only send it once you’re ready though as it’s a timed challenge and the timer starts when I send it to you (keeps it fair as you’re all on at different times).

Okay, thanks.

[Maru]

I’m off to bed in 5, so those still to do the timed challenge I can send it when you’re ready tomorrow.

Yeah it won't be obviously at your morning time because of time differences. Unless I find myself up at stupid o' clock again for no reason...

[Mystic Mock]

Love these tasks.

It's really fun.:dance:

[Maru]

Oil?

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Such a gem :love:

9DLuALBnolM

[Benjamin]

Yeah it won't be obviously at your morning time because of time differences. Unless I find myself up at stupid o' clock again for no reason...

That’s ok. There’s no rush for it. When ever you’re ready just let me know, I should be aroun most of today and this evening, :love:

[AnnieK]

How long roughly should the timed task take? I have a little time now but not sure how long I'll need and I do need to nip out shortly

[Kate!]

How long roughly should the timed task take? I have a little time now but not sure how long I'll need and I do need to nip out shortly

I think you'll need more time, you could do it later....

[Benjamin]

How long roughly should the timed task take? I have a little time now but not sure how long I'll need and I do need to nip out shortly

Not too long, but there’s no rush. You can do it later on if more convenient?

[AnnieK]

Not too long, but there’s no rush. You can do it later on if more convenient?

I'll do it now Ben. I'm child free so who knows what I'll get up to when I go out (probably nothing but you never know :laugh:)

[Benjamin]

I'll do it now Ben. I'm child free so who knows what I'll get up to when I go out (probably nothing but you never know :laugh:)

Oops sorry went out food shopping. Will be around rest of the day now, whenever you’re free. :love:

[AnnieK]

Oops sorry went out food shopping. Will be around rest of the day now, whenever you’re free. :love:

I'm here now Ben :love:

[Benjamin]

I'm here now Ben :love:

Hola!

You ready for me to send via PM?

[AnnieK]

Hola!

You ready for me to send via PM?

Yes please

[Benjamin]

Yes please

Sent :love:

[Mystic Mock]

I'm ready.:dance:

[Benjamin]

I'm ready.:dance:

Cool. I’ll send it to you at 17:22 on the dot to your PM :)

[Benjamin]

Just a reminder to those that haven’t sent their awkward thing yet not to forget that part. :love:

[Mystic Mock]

Just a reminder to those that haven’t sent their awkward thing yet not to forget that part. :love:

Did you receive mine?:smug:

[Kate!]

Did you receive mine?:smug:

Did you receive mine. Plus my reasons.

[Benjamin]

Did you receive mine?:smug:

Did you receive mine. Plus my reasons.

Yes :tongue:

[Benjamin]

Thanks all. The Task Master has your awkward things to bring to a wedding.

And you’ve all completed your timed tasks.

Results will be tomorrow evening (probably around 7ish).

[Kate!]

Thanks all. The Task Master has your awkward things to bring to a wedding.

And you’ve all completed your timed tasks.

Results will be tomorrow evening (probably around 7ish).

We want them now. Lol. Only kidding.

[Kate!]

I think my time will be about 10 hours.

[Benjamin]

We want them now. Lol. Only kidding.

The task master needs time to rank them first. :tongue:

[Kate!]

The task master needs time to rank them first. :tongue:

:hehe:

[Maru]

Just a reminder to those that haven’t sent their awkward thing yet not to forget that part. :love:

Just bring me. It will max your score faster.

[Benjamin]

I know Niamh is away. If there’s a couple of you on now I can do results. Otherwise will wait until 7.

[Kate!]

I know Niamh is away. If there’s a couple of you on now I can do results. Otherwise will wait until 7.

I'm here....don't think any others are.

AnnieK Mystic Mock Maru

[AnnieK]

I'm here

[Kate!]

I'm here

:wavey: :love:

[Benjamin]

Ok let me get everything together :)

[Maru]

I'm here-ish

[Benjamin]

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ROUND 4 - Results

Good evening contestants. Hope you’ve all had a nice weekend.

This round you were tasked with your first timed task of the season. We’ll take a look at how you all did shortly.

But first, you had to impress the Task Master with your most awkward thing to bring to a wedding. But, how awkward were they?

Let’s see what you all opted for…

[Benjamin]

MOCK

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OXC5rO6kL.jpg

I think that this could be awkward for everyone attending tbh. Especially parents that would be taking their children to the Wedding lol.

[Benjamin]

KATE



https://i.ibb.co/Xfb9CqNP/IMG-8376.jpg

It's very embarrassing and when opened would cause scandalised reactions. Imagine your mums/aunts/sisters faces. I'd pretend I was serious about thinking it was a great lovely gift, which would be very awkward indeed. Hehe.

[Benjamin]

MARU

A famous Youtube lawyer that specializes in divorce cases involving murder and jilted lovers. He would come with a lot of bad legal advice, of a course, and a selfie stick to let his social media fans and his probation officer know he is doing community service. And then when given enough alcohol (their main social requirement), the sexual humor and overwhelming degeneracy starts to come out. Every toast will involve the wedding night in detail with phallic references or worse... JD Vance and the lonely couch is brought up numerous times.

[Maru]

MOCK

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OXC5rO6kL.jpg

I think that this could be awkward for everyone attending tbh. Especially parents that would be taking their children to the Wedding lol.

I've seen young men with pink dog collars who treat it as normal clothing, so only a step away from this... it's believable

[Benjamin]

ANNIE

A framed photo of the bride or grooms ex. The photo will be from a professional shoot, in formal wear looking hot. Wrapped lovingly in wedding gift paper....the card would read, "I thought they still should be part of your big day after everything you've shared"

Why it's awkward:

It's an ex

It creates immediate discomfort for everyone within a 10-foot radius.

Guests will spend the rest of the reception wondering if it's a joke, a mistake, or emotional sabotage.

[Benjamin]

NIAMH

A Dead Body - They're very cumbersome and if they start to smell things could get very awkward, if the Police arrive it's just going to spoil everyones day

https://media.tenor.com/1nLNqyULNqkAAAAM/bernie-lomax-feliz-dia.gif

[Benjamin]

So how awkward did the Task Master judge them?

[Benjamin]

1 point

Mock. A dog's collar and a ball for it to play with is a nice thing to bring, surely?

[Maru]

KATE



https://i.ibb.co/Xfb9CqNP/IMG-8376.jpg

It's very embarrassing and when opened would cause scandalised reactions. Imagine your mums/aunts/sisters faces. I'd pretend I was serious about thinking it was a great lovely gift, which would be very awkward indeed. Hehe.

For some people, this fits within their family humor and dynamic so would be OK funny enough.. they're something you would see a bachelorette party more though. But have seen older women keep these around... they come out when their friends are over and they want to party... so depends on if they're a shenanigans-friendly family or not.

[Benjamin]

2 points

Maru - Whilst bringing an extra person who is uninvited will be a little awkward - him or her walking about self-involved in their phone wont look too out of place with the Gen Z crowd. With most marriages ending in divorce the lawyer may come in handy.

[Benjamin]

3 points

NiamhI know the dead body would not require food or drinks but it would need a seat and weddings have tight seating arrangements. It would be a conversation starter however and may be better to talk to than Aunty Val going on about the "Genocide in Palestine" and her menopause medication.

[Benjamin]

4 points

Kate - What a charming carafe, ideal for future dinner parties and a great conversation piece. Glassware is always such a useful wedding gift. The narrow, curved neck will allow red wine to fully breathe. Ok so the Mother-in-law may choke on it.

5 points

Annie - Yes that would be awkward. "I thought they still should be part of your big day after everything you've shared." now that would put the cat amongst the magpies. This would be great for creating a festering resentment that would last for years and come up in every argument going forward. What a nasty evil person you are, well done!

[Maru]

Niamh's reminds me of that culture that digs up their dead bodies and brings them to celebrations... "our relative from the past is here to join us"

[Benjamin]

For the main task, I set you a timed challenge comprising of two parts.

Spot the difference.

There were differences (I never said how many) and you needed to find as many as you could. For any differences you missed, one minute was added to your time.

https://i.ibb.co/N5vX39R/IMG-7451.jpg


https://i.ibb.co/BMBNG5V/IMG-7466.jpg


Baked Beans

I also asked how many baked beans are in this photo? 1 minute was added to your time for every five beans you were out by (so if you were out by 23 beans, 4 minutes would be added to your overall time).

https://i.ibb.co/fGvQKFNc/IMG-8371.jpg

[Benjamin]

Spot the difference answers


There were 11 differences.

https://i.ibb.co/WNKZSWrm/df0ef6fc-b6c6-4e15-a918-f09a4587d8f0.jpg

Baked beans answers

There were 373 baked beans in the photo.

[Benjamin]

And these were the times you took to submit answers (this doesn’t count penalties yet).

11 minutes - Niamh
13 minutes - Kate
17 minutes - Mock
18 minutes - Annie
27 minutes - Maru

[Kate!]

Oooh

[Benjamin]

However after penalties were added this is how it ended…

1 point

Mock

6 differences found (= 5 min penalty for 5 missed)
Beans - 135 (238 beans out = 47 min penalty)

Total time = 1 hour and 9 minutes

[Benjamin]

2 points

Annie

10 differences found (= 1 min penalty for 1 missed)
Beans - 286 (87 beans out = 17 min penalty)

Total time = 36 minutes

[Niamh.]

I am here, had to come home early as our dog was very sick and we had to have her put to sleep :(

[Kate!]

I am here, had to come home early as our our dog was very sick and we had to have her put to sleep :(

Nawwww Niamh. Aww God bless. I'm so sorry to hear this. Tears in my eyes.

[Benjamin]

3 points

Maru

10 differences found (= 1 min penalty for 1 missed)
Beans - 407 (34 beans out = 6 min penalty)

Total time = 34 minutes

[Benjamin]

I am here, had to come home early as our our dog was very sick and we had to have her put to sleep :(

Awwww, nooo. Sorry to hear that :(

[Benjamin]

4 points

Kate

6 differences found (= 5 min penalty for 5 missed)
Beans - 327 (46 beans out = 9 min penalty)

Total time = 29 minutes



5 points

Niamh

9 differences found (= 2 min penalty for 2 missed)
Beans - 383!!! (10 beans out = 2 min penalty)

Total time = 15 minutes!!!!

[Niamh.]

Nawwww Niamh. Aww God bless. I'm so sorry to hear this. Tears in my eyes.

Awwww, nooo. Sorry to hear that :(

Thanks :love:

[Benjamin]

So the results from round 4 finished like this:



Kate - 8 points
Niamh - 8 points
Annie - 7 points
Maru - 5 points
Mock - 2 points

[Cherie]

I am here, had to come home early as our dog was very sick and we had to have her put to sleep :(

Oh no, so sorry Neem :hug:

[Benjamin]

Just prepping round 5. Will post the tasks shortly.

[Niamh.]

Oh no, so sorry Neem :hug:

:love:

[Cherie]

15 minutes, impressive Neem

I would also have gone with an ex...that has to be the most awkward thing to bring well done Annie

[Niamh.]

15 minutes, impressive Neem



I would also have gone with an ex...that has to be the most awkward thing to bring well done AnnieYeah delighted with that

[Benjamin]

15 minutes, impressive Neem

I would also have gone with an ex...that has to be the most awkward thing to bring well done Annie

15 minutes was very impressive.

Remind me never to do a bean count challenge. Seemed like a great idea at the time until I had to also count them all. And to make sure I was correct I counted each one from the dish when putting into a bowl. Was messy and arduous. :joker:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Poor Neem and Gav :hug:

[Niamh.]

15 minutes was very impressive.

Remind me never to do a bean count challenge. Seemed like a great idea at the time until I had to also count them all. And to make sure I was correct I counted each one from the dish when putting into a bowl. Was messy and arduous. :joker:

Omg :laugh:

I printed the picture out so I could mark the ones I counted

[Benjamin]

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53d8f450e4b0ddeb5ce066e5/42fdd858-2f93-4021-8cd6-ddfe7812ba13/Taskmaster.jpg


ROUND 5

So we are now past the half way point. But the rankings can all change as it is close still.


Task 1 - Best pointy object and why it’s the best.


Task 2 - Dream date

Describe/show the 1st date you would take the Task Master on.

You may use up to 150 words and 4 pictures if you wish to detail the 1st date to woo them. Please keep it all in one PM for my ease.

You have until 5pm Tuesday to submit your entries

[Niamh.]

Poor Neem and Gav :hug:

:love:

And poor Lukey, he adored her, we've had her since he was 7 :(

[Benjamin]

Omg :laugh:

I printed the picture out so I could mark the ones I counted

In hindsight I should have just done that. :laugh:

[Niamh.]

In hindsight I should have just done that. :laugh:

I was still 10 out :fist:

[Benjamin]

I was still 10 out :fist:

Oh yeah. :joker:

When I saw your answer I thought you’d hit it spot on at first, then realised it was 373 beans.

[Ammi]

.. Niamh. …I’m so, so, sorry for you all that your weekend had ended with such a terribly sad thing…:hug:..

[Niamh.]

Oh yeah. :joker:

I did only count them once though and I printed it out in black and white so it was hard to tell sometimes if it was 1 or 2 beans

[Niamh.]

.. Niamh. …I’m so, so, sorry for you all that your weekend had ended with such a terribly sad thing…:hug:..

Thanks Ammi :love:

[Cherie]

15 minutes was very impressive.

Remind me never to do a bean count challenge. Seemed like a great idea at the time until I had to also count them all. And to make sure I was correct I counted each one from the dish when putting into a bowl. Was messy and arduous. :joker:

Your commitment to the game is seriously on point, I thought that was a stock photo :shocked:

[Ammi]

…the baked beans challenge is giving me flashbacks again of The Mole and Tiny Bubbles…/…I’m so triggered for you all …

[Ammi]

Thanks Ammi :love:

…I hope that you were able to find some down/chill time to your weekend as well…:love:..

[Benjamin]

…the baked beans challenge is giving me flashbacks again of The Mole and Tiny Bubbles…/…I’m so triggered for you all …

I literally thought of Tiny Bubbles when I started counting them :joker:

[Kate!]

Oh I did alright this round.

Well done everyone.

And especially great work on the beans Niamh.

[Benjamin]

Your commitment to the game is seriously on point, I thought that was a stock photo :shocked:

Again, I probably should have done that haha.

[Ammi]

I literally thought of Tiny Bubbles when I started counting them :joker:

…you are a very, very bad man…

[Benjamin]

…you are a very, very bad man…

:smug:

[AnnieK]

I am here, had to come home early as our dog was very sick and we had to have her put to sleep :(

Aw Niamh....so sorry to hear that. :sad:

[Niamh.]

Aw Niamh....so sorry to hear that. :sad:

Thanks Annie :love:

[Maru]

3 points

Maru

10 differences found (= 1 min penalty for 1 missed)
Beans - 407 (34 beans out = 6 min penalty)

Total time = 34 minutes



Yeah I counted the smooshed ones, but I'm technical like that :laugh:

[Ammi]

Oh yeah. :joker:

When I saw your answer I thought you’d hit it spot on at first, then realised it was 373 beans.

…@Niamh. would have been totally spot on had it been potatoes and not beans…she’s never a single potato out on the count…

[Niamh.]

…@Niamh. would have been totally spot on had it been potatoes and not beans…she’s never a single potato out on the count…

Would have smashed that :hee:

[Benjamin]

Would have smashed that :hee:

https://forum.wordreference.com/attachments/post-14251-eddie-murphy-i-see-what-you-di-paqx-jpeg.22077/

[Maru]

I am here, had to come home early as our dog was very sick and we had to have her put to sleep :(

That's so very hard. I'm glad you were able to get home to them in time to least be with them.

[Niamh.]

https://forum.wordreference.com/attachments/post-14251-eddie-murphy-i-see-what-you-di-paqx-jpeg.22077/

:fan:

[Niamh.]

That's so very hard. I'm glad you were able to get home to them in time to least be with them.

Thanks Maru, she was actually away with us though :love:

[Maru]

Thanks Maru, she was actually away with us though :love:

Even better...

[Niamh.]

Even better...Yeah definitely

[Mystic Mock]

I've seen young men with pink dog collars who treat it as normal clothing, so only a step away from this... it's believable

:shocked:

[Mystic Mock]

I am here, had to come home early as our dog was very sick and we had to have her put to sleep :(

I'm sorry to hear about that Niamh.:hug:

[Crimson Dynamo]

:love:

And poor Lukey, he adored her, we've had her since he was 7 :(

My dog died last month and I had to bury her in the garden in the rain :sad:

Smallest boy LT/CD had had her since he was 4

in 14 years she cost me £60 in vet bills

[Mystic Mock]

My dog died last month and I had to bury her in the garden in the rain :sad:

Smallest boy LT/CD had had her since he was 4

in 14 years she cost me £60 in vet bills

I'm sorry to hear about that LT.:(

[Ammi]

My dog died last month and I had to bury her in the garden in the rain :sad:

Smallest boy LT/CD had had her since he was 4

in 14 years she cost me £60 in vet bills

…I’m so very sorry…14 years was a grand age for her and she obviously lived her days in great health so had a very happy life …

[Cherie]

My dog died last month and I had to bury her in the garden in the rain :sad:

Smallest boy LT/CD had had her since he was 4

in 14 years she cost me £60 in vet bills

:hug:

[Maru]

My dog died last month and I had to bury her in the garden in the rain :sad:

Smallest boy LT/CD had had her since he was 4

in 14 years she cost me £60 in vet bills

My daughter is thankfully too young to understand what was happening when we lost our girl in Oct, but that was the beginning of her love of dogs. Only 11 years and we're still devastated. She would've lived several years longer but developed a very rapid growing cancer. She was living very well before that and there weren't many signs until the last week or so. It's a blessing because we avoided putting her through medical which would've been hell (for her). But yeah, it had to happen pretty much immediately once we got to the vet to say Good bye. Wish we could've at least had gotten her home at least and called for someone.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. A lot of loved ones around me have lost people and pets of recent. Just seems to be that kind of time.

[Niamh.]

My dog died last month and I had to bury her in the garden in the rain :sad:



Smallest boy LT/CD had had her since he was 4



in 14 years she cost me £60 in vet billsAww Pips would have been 14 next month too. Sorry to hear about your dog as well its the worst part about having pets

[Niamh.]

My daughter is thankfully too young to understand what was happening when we lost our girl in Oct, but that was the beginning of her love of dogs. Only 11 years and we're still devastated. She would've lived several years longer but developed a very rapid growing cancer. She was living very well before that and there weren't many signs until the last week or so. It's a blessing because we avoided putting her through medical which would've been hell (for her). But yeah, it had to happen pretty much immediately once we got to the vet to say Good bye. Wish we could've at least had gotten her home at least and called for someone.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. A lot of loved ones around me have lost people and pets of recent. Just seems to be that kind of time.Pips had a tumour in her chest, she was on medication the last 8 months and she was flying then yesterday she just went downhill so fast. I suppose we were lucky we got the last 8 months really

[Niamh.]

I'm sorry to hear about that Niamh.:hug:Thanks Mock :love:

[Ammi]

Pips had a tumour in her chest, she was on medication the last 8 months and she was flying then yesterday she just went downhill so fast. I suppose we were lucky we got the last 8 months really

…and I know the huge sadness you’ll feel in losing her but it’s a nice thought that she got to spend this last weekend with you both in Kerry…in the place that has come to be so meaningful in your own life with the cottage and come to be so meaningful to her also…?…maybe somewhat of a small comforting thought…

…I really am so sorry…:hug:..she was very loved and human or pet member of the family, that’s the most we can be…

[Niamh.]

…and I know the huge sadness you’ll feel in losing her but it’s a nice thought that she got to spend this last weekend with you both in Kerry…in the place that has come to be so meaningful in your own life with the cottage and come to be so meaningful to her also…?…maybe somewhat of a small comforting thought…

…I really am so sorry…:hug:..she was very loved and human or pet member of the family, that’s the most we can be…

Yeah, Gav buried her down there as well :love:

Found this thread :lovedup:

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192327&highlight=jellybean&page=3

[Niamh.]

No one ever called her Pippin in the end besides my father in law, it was always Pips or Pipsy :laugh:

[Maru]

No one ever called her Pippin in the end besides my father in law, it was always Pips or Pipsy :laugh:

:love:

[Ammi]

Yeah, Gav buried her down there as well :love:

Found this thread :lovedup:

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192327&highlight=jellybean&page=3

….awwwww, those threads were so exciting, weren’t they…when we could all feel a part of choosing a pet name…:lovedup:…and all of the names that just weren’t her name…Squiggle, Daphne, Kerry Katona…:laugh:.., Lola, Jellybean etc…@Ninastar helped give her, her full government title of Pippin but really it was Gav that decided she would be your Pips, when he just began calling her that…:love:..

[Benjamin]

Yeah, Gav buried her down there as well :love:

Found this thread :lovedup:

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192327&highlight=jellybean&page=3


Aww that thread. :love:

Jellybean was robbed :fist:

[Niamh.]

Jellybean :lovedup:

[Mystic Mock]

I remember that thread.

Good times.

[Cherie]

Yeah, Gav buried her down there as well :love:

Found this thread :lovedup:

https://www.thisisbigbrother.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192327&highlight=jellybean&page=3

aw just seen she was a Westie cross, we had a westie cross as well and he was absolutely fine and then in a matter of weeks he went downhill and then he decided to really up the ante when we were in Spain and because Mr Cs family were there I had to come home to do the honours as I couldn't let my son be on his own when he was put to sleep, demanding diva to the end x

[Niamh.]

aw just seen she was a Westie cross, we had a westie cross as well and he was absolutely fine and then in a matter of weeks he went downhill and then he decided to really up the ante when we were in Spain and because Mr Cs family were there I had to come home to do the honours as I couldn't let my son be on his own when he was put to sleep, demanding diva to the end x

Aw I think i remember that Cherie, it's awful isn't it? She was a westie/Pom cross but she didn't look like either of them. the pic is gone from that thread but this was it I think

https://picresize.com/images/rsz_pips.jpg

[Cherie]

Aw I think i remember that Cherie, it's awful isn't it? She was a westie/Pom cross but she didn't look like either of them. the pic is gone from that thread but this was it I think

https://picresize.com/images/rsz_pips.jpg

So sweet :love:

[Benjamin]

Aw I think i remember that Cherie, it's awful isn't it? She was a westie/Pom cross but she didn't look like either of them. the pic is gone from that thread but this was it I think

https://picresize.com/images/rsz_pips.jpg

I remember that photo! :lovedup:

[Maru]

Speaking of photos, I took the time to print out my entries in the horsey contest in 5"x5" and will be trimming to ship off when I ship out artworks/stickers to friends... just something a little rainbow to pin on fridge or wall (we have those kind of friends)

https://i.postimg.cc/130cDmTt/74100.jpg

(They printed well and look brighter/correctly exposed in person, my phone makes it look dark for some reason)

[Benjamin]

Hahahaha that’s incredible :clap1:

[Mystic Mock]

Speaking of photos, I took the time to print out my entries in the horsey contest in 5"x5" and will be trimming to ship off when I ship out artworks/stickers to friends... just something a little rainbow to pin on fridge or wall (we have those kind of friends)

https://i.postimg.cc/130cDmTt/74100.jpg

(They printed well and look brighter/correctly exposed in person, my phone makes it look dark for some reason)

Not bad.:wavey:

[Ammi]

Speaking of photos, I took the time to print out my entries in the horsey contest in 5"x5" and will be trimming to ship off when I ship out artworks/stickers to friends... just something a little rainbow to pin on fridge or wall (we have those kind of friends)

https://i.postimg.cc/130cDmTt/74100.jpg

(They printed well and look brighter/correctly exposed in person, my phone makes it look dark for some reason)

…you’re such a clever lady, Maru…those are excellent and such a fun gift for friends…:love:…

[Maru]

Hahahaha that’s incredible :clap1:

Not bad.:wavey:

…you’re such a clever lady, Maru…those are excellent and such a fun gift for friends…:love:…

Thanks!


I'm so tempted to send as my date "An romantic protest through the fields democracy in Washington DC" because it's already late and I know if I don't do this now, I'm likely not going to get it done on time. I am not feeling romantic :joker:

[Kate!]

Speaking of photos, I took the time to print out my entries in the horsey contest in 5"x5" and will be trimming to ship off when I ship out artworks/stickers to friends... just something a little rainbow to pin on fridge or wall (we have those kind of friends)

https://i.postimg.cc/130cDmTt/74100.jpg

(They printed well and look brighter/correctly exposed in person, my phone makes it look dark for some reason)

Amazing! You're so artistic.

[Benjamin]

Just waiting on one persons dream date and then will send all the entries to the Task Master.

[Kate!]

Just waiting on one persons dream date and then will send all the entries to the Task Master.

Have they sent it now? X

[Benjamin]

Have they sent it now? X

I do and all been sent to the Task Master. Maybe results this evening. TBD.

[Kate!]

I do and all been sent to the Task Master. Maybe results this evening. TBD.

Fabulous....

[Niamh.]

I'm very much looking forward to seeing all the pointy things :laugh:

[Benjamin]

I'm very much looking forward to seeing all the pointy things :laugh:

They’re all on point. ;)

[Niamh.]

They’re all on point. ;)

https://media.tenor.com/7r_6VlXQr9EAAAAM/wag-finger-baby.gif

[Benjamin]

Results will be at 6pm today.

[Niamh.]

Results will be at 6pm today.

I'll be mid journey home so I'll catch up later tonight :love:

[Cherie]

I hope someone said a witches nose

[Niamh.]

I hope someone said a witches nose

Would that be the absolute best pointy thing though? :think:

[Benjamin]

Sorry, I’m still out. Results.will be at 8.

[Kate!]

Sorry, I’m still out. Results.will be at 8.

See ya later x

[Beso]

Magnus pike for most pointy.
https://youtu.be/OL1kT3-BPuo?si=vxO8YiQ9CyCWIJxI

[Beso]

LOL.... Believe me, I've offered myself to Ben on a plate. I think he might be gay...

Should have used a platter to be more enticing.

[Benjamin]

https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53d8f450e4b0ddeb5ce066e5/42fdd858-2f93-4021-8cd6-ddfe7812ba13/Taskmaster.jpg

ROUND 5 - Results

Evening all. Apologies this is later than I first said.

This round you were tasked with finding the best pointy object. You were also asked to describe the 1st date you’d take the Task Master on using no more than 150 words and 4 pictures.

First up, let’s see your best pointy things…

[Benjamin]

Niamh

https://25.media.tumblr.com/dbe902e5c4ce7d4fc6e10f66313d432b/tumblr_mky1un1bui1r3yxp8o1_400.gif

I have chosen Bricks Trident from that infamous fight scene in Anchorman. Easily the best and coolest weapon in that news channel royal rumble

https://media.tenor.com/S3IJ-gS5IXMAAAAM/brick-killed-a-guy-anchorman.gif

[Benjamin]

Mock

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/5d/dc/31/5ddc313c60957948e1e6961325ab3b57--swords-knives.jpg

It looks incredibly badass in design.

Plus it looks like it could be a weapon out of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and that is always a good thing in my book.

And the pointy sections have the color blue on them, which is one of the best colors alongside black and red imo.

It's just sheer badass and cool, I will repeat that again lol.

You could also use it to eat some Ice Cream, I should know as I've done it.

[Benjamin]

Annie

https://i.postimg.cc/MZQg8shD/hedgehog.png

I thought about giving you a cactus or a sword for the best pointy thing. Then I found this… this little guy is the King of Pointy. Every single spike is a tiny pointy thing of justice. And with his crown, he’s not just pointy - he’s regal. He rules the Kingdom of Pointy Things. He is also sooo cute

The hedgehog’s spikes? They're for self-defence. His crown? That's self-confidence. Together they are a lethal combination.

This is a pointy thing with real royal attitude!

[Benjamin]

Kate


https://c8.alamy.com/comp/RH338G/ice-stalactites-in-the-cave-RH338G.jpg

I picked Stalactites cos they are amazing. Mother Nature is fantastically artistic. Stunning to look at. Very pointy! They are not easy to see in real life as they are located deep within caves.

[Benjamin]

Maru

https://i.postimg.cc/L5Syn92z/895fec2e5d87491afdc2f1d620eb3696.jpg

I have selected "high heels" because who doesn't appreciate the feeling that majesty can bring while also being able to reach the highest objects in the land (or at least in your cabinet).

[Benjamin]

So, were your items on point with the Task Master?…

[Benjamin]

2 points

Kate - Good for remembering A level Geography but I marked you down for the alamy image

[Benjamin]

3 points

Maru - Who does not like a well turned ankle and high heels?

[Benjamin]

4 points

Annie - Hedgehogs are on point. Also good for the double up crown, which he suits.

[Benjamin]

So that leaves Niamh and Mock getting 1 or 5 points…

[Benjamin]

1 point


Mock - It is pointy and badass but its too scary and could take your eye out

5 points

Niamh - a great object with a great name from a great scene from a great movie.

[Benjamin]

Next onto your 1st dates for the Task Master…

[Benjamin]

Kate

Firstly I'd collect you at your door at 1pm in a chauffeured limo. Then it'd be off to an ice cream tasting session at a hotel, in a private room. You'd get to create your own recipe and have it made by a chef for you to take home. Then it'd be down to the bar for cocktails and nibbles galore and a DJ playing all your favourite tunes. Finally it'd be back to your room (just you) with a luxury canopy bed to enjoy a great sleep. Limo would return you home in the morning after breakfast which I'd pre order for you, to your taste, either cooked or continental. I'd leave you my number on a red napkin.

A reminder of your day/evening.

https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/weird-rich-people-conversations-chauffeurs-27-678f8bf4ac329__700.jpg


https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/64536018967cc_4kr0xx8ecp811__700.jpg

https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/server-laughed-drink-order-petty-revenge-51.jpg

https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/master-bedroom-ideas-38.jpg

Always leave a date wanting more.

[Benjamin]

Maru

A trip to an adult arcade

Basically it has access to booze, an eatery and also a place for dancing. So it's fully featured with a bit of everything :love:

https://i.postimg.cc/pXKtyrv6/99eb8b911c8b1012ff43642121cd0529.jpg

Our date at this wonderful arcade would be filled with friendly competition, as me & you enjoy classic games like air hockey, racing simulators, Skeeball (the best) and whatever catches our eye. This creates a relaxed atmosphere for getting to know each other while crafting brand new memories and winning small prizes together. We can spend a few hours with a good beverage and chatting as well getting to know each other and if we and when we feel inclined, hitting the dance floor until the late hours :love:

[Benjamin]

Annie

Our first date begins on a crisp Saturday morning in Edinburgh. We meet at a cosy café for a hearty Scottish breakfast (fuel is essential for what lies ahead).


Then, a quick stroll to an antique shop filled with mysterious treasures — you proudly identify the oldest golf club in the display while I pretend not to Google it.

https://c8.alamy.com/comp/H9D74J/antiquities-shop-interior-the-vintage-store-sells-various-antiques-H9D74J.jpg

Next stop: a round of crazy golf, because nothing says “romance” like fiercely competing over who can putt through a loop-the-loop in the fewest strokes.

https://www.youneedtovisit.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_8118-1-1024x768.jpg

We finish with front-row seats at a Rangers match - you in your scarf, me in earplugs (purely for atmosphere).


https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rHb52sQ1fpA/maxresdefault.jpg

As the final whistle blows, I present you with a small antique hip flask… filled with Scottish Whisky. Classy.

https://i.postimg.cc/TP3KVzvq/hip-flask.jpg.

[Kate!]

Marked down for using an image!!! Where else would I get a pic of them. Fgs.

[Benjamin]

Niamh

I bought us tickets to go see the Antiques Roadshow tour

https://i.imgur.com/ZfDBxKT.jpeg

I got my good friend Ronald to rustle us up some BBQ Quarter Pounder with Cheeses for the journey

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After the show, I've booked us a VIP table at the Farmers Dog, where we will be joined by Jeremy himself

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Kaleb is going to sneak us into the exclusive Farmers Clubhouse after dinner for a night cap, it's where they keep all the best Whiskys

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Jeremy will then drop us back home in his Lamborghini tractor (can't give you a picture of that because I'm only allowed 4 pictures but close your eyes and picture it in you mind)

[Benjamin]

Mock

I was thinking about taking the Task Master to somewhere unique, somewhere where they feel really special afterwards for receiving such a unique experience with someone as wunderbar as me sen.

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I say, I say.:pipe:

Trolltunga, Norway has beautiful scenery.

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And it gives us a chance to get to know each other a little more intimately, and have fun along the way with experiencing Norwegian culture and scenery.

As they say in Norwegian "det spiller ingen rolle hvor sakte du går så lenge du ikke stopper," which means in English "it doesn't matter how slowly you go as long as you don't stop."

And as I say in my native language "beau" which means beautiful in English.

[Benjamin]

So how did your courtship of the Task Master go. Will they be after a 2nd date?…

[Benjamin]

The Task Master has said “it was very hard to dish out votes in these 2 rounds and everyone had very good and unique entries so I did find it hard. I would have given them all 5s for pointy things if I could!”

[Kate!]

The Task Master has said “it was very hard to dish out votes in these 2 rounds and everyone had very good and unique entries so I did find it hard. I would have given them all 5s for pointy things if I could!”

Benjamin. Tell that Taskmaster the reason for giving stalactites 1 point is bloody ridiculous.

[Benjamin]

Benjamin. Tell that Taskmaster the reason for giving stalactites 1 point is bloody ridiculous.

You got 2. :tongue:

[Kate!]

You got 2. :tongue:

Still the lowest.

[Benjamin]

Still the lowest.

Check again :laugh:

[Kate!]

Check again :laugh:

Oh well I was first so I assumed I got one point. Hmph.

[Benjamin]

2 points

Mock - Well Norway is a favourite place of mine from a scenic perspective so that appeals and I am a sucker for a wise saying too. Not too keen on getting on a plane tho.

AND

Kate - thoughtful effort overall but I would not like a limo as people would think I am a hen party and that hotel room looks like it was decorated by Katy Price and Harvey

[Benjamin]

4 points

Niamh - well what a beautifully curated date this is - mixing the old and the new to craft a fun-packed day that is also kind to the pocket. And supporting local farmers what is not to love!