Task 4 / Full Details & Rules / PLEASE READ

[Matt]

Before beginning this task, you must elect a team leader. This must be a unanimous decision. As soon as you have chosen your leader, please contact me (via U2U/MSN) to let me know who your leader is.


Creative Writing is becoming one of the most popular sections on TiBB - so for your fourth task, you must write a short story involving TiBB members.

After electing your team leader, both teams will take turns to select members to include in their story. Each team will be allowed to pick six members from a list of 12.

Once you have chosen members, you should plan your story, and then write it. It is up to you how you split the work, but your story must be no more than 1,500 words long in total.

When you have finished writing your story, you should inform me.

You have until Monday at 5.30pm to write your story. You will then post your story in its own thread in the Creative Writing forum in two parts - the first should be posted at approximately 6.00pm on Monday, and the second at approximately 9.00pm on Monday.

A panel of judges will choose the winning team, with the losers facing the next firing on Tuesday.

Rules:
1. Your story must be completely original, i.e. not directly based on any existing story or TV show.
2. Your story must be no longer than 1,500 words in total.
3. Only the six characters you choose from the list can be the main characters in your story. Other characters must be non-speaking/inactive.
4. The deadline for completion of your story is Monday at 5.30pm GMT.


If you fail to fully complete the task, or adhere to the deadline/posting schedule outlined above, then you will automatically lose the task and face the subsequent elimination.

Good luck!

[Nicky.]

Awesomeee!

Who is gonna be team leader?

[Sam]

Has to be you Nicky :lovedup:

[Nicky.]

Okey :)

I think we should get a basic plot of the story, like get the setting, plot and that, then when we get the characters, we can intigrate them :)

I would love to write it btw - I love writing stuff like this.. got a B in English exam yesterdayy :spin: but if someone wants to write it more than me then just say :3

[Sam]

By the way i thought of a rough idea.

How about a "The Wizard of Oz" type of idea. eg. "The Wizard of TiBB" or something catchier..

The plot could be say... a little boy from TiBB called Madonna, along with puppy Firewire, are searching for the magical Britney of Oz.

Britney of Oz, is a TiBB legend, loved by lots and hated by just as many. Madonna is trying to find Britney to get a signed CD.

On his way he could bump into characters like Fom searching for a music contract, Billy searching for Diana Vickers. You get the idea.

Britney has been described as a legend by many on this forum, and the whole idea could be a group of people trying to find her to get help, just like the wizard of oz.

All to find out "the man behind the curtain" is actually someone like Ross ?

:bigsmile:

[Sam]

EDIT: Damn i forgot it had to be an original story...

Well it could be about a group of people who come together to find Britney to help them with there problems, but discover its actually an Evill TiBB baddy.

Thats not using the wizard of oz name or story :P

[Nicky.]

Hmm.. possibly, but I think it would be better to come out with our own story line..

[Nicky.]

omg - no way are we having Britney!

The other team got a few haters for having Britney in their video

[Sam]

But Britney could die in it. Everyones happy. :lovedup:

Who killed Britney? A TiBB murder mystery.

Well what do youu suggest?

[Nicky.]

I suggest not Britney!

And if we kill her.. the other half the forum will hate us! So let's leave Britney out of it!

I think we should have a really humorous, original, story that involves the 6 characters.. uses there likes and dislikes, and takes the piss out of them a bit xD (in a funny way though)

[Tom]

YES! I love that idea

If we put Britney in then it has to be negative (and then we'd still have Andy, David etc still on side)

Maybe she could be the witch? :joker:

I do love the idea though

and yeah Nicky for team leader, has to be, shes the only one who hasn't yet

[Sam]

We would have to be clever about it though.

Matt says " the quest to find Britney is fine as long as Britney isn't a character and its' not based on any existing story"

As long as there is not references to the Wizard of Oz as such in it we would be okay.

Maybe one character could want her to sign a CD, some are more fan types, then you have characters who just want to meet her so they can kill her.

To cover the "we cant use britney bit" it could turn out that Britney could turn out to be a forum member with a multiple account or something. Or maybe a hater in disguise. :tongue:

[Nicky.]

Fine, if you guys wants Britney, have her in it, I'm just saying,

Half the forum hate her, the other half are protective of her..

If we put something negative to do with her in, the protective half will kill us, if we put her in positively, the hate half will kill us, and if we put her in at all, it makes us look like we having nothing else to work with..

Just don't say Nicky wanted Britney aswell

[Sam]

Originally posted by Nickyy
Fine, if you guys wants Britney, have her in it, I'm just saying,

Half the forum hate her, the other half are protective of her..

If we put something negative to do with her in, the protective half will kill us, if we put her in positively, the hate half will kill us, and if we put her in at all, it makes us look like we having nothing else to work with..

Just don't say Nicky wanted Britney aswell

Well that's why we'd have characters in it that hate her and like her. I do know what you mean though. But in the other video the team made, people got annoyed because it display Britney being praised with a shrine of CDS. IF we had characters that argued about her in it, but still had a common interest to meet her, whether that would be to kill her or kiss her, i'm sure it'd be fine...

You're team leader though..

[Matt]

Snig has confirmed to me that

You have chosen Nicky as your team leader.

[Nicky.]

I'm just saying that Britney is a very touchy matter on this forum.. I don't love her or hate her.. I don't mind if she is slated or protected.. but I think it would be a mistake to include her, because of the touchyness..

Also, the quest to find Britney is a bit weird.. because some of the forum wouldn't want to find Britney.. xD

Just saying though ^.^

[Sam]

Originally posted by Nickyy
I'm just saying that Britney is a very touchy matter on this forum.. I don't love her or hate her.. I don't mind if she is slated or protected.. but I think it would be a mistake to include her, because of the touchyness..

Also, the quest to find Britney is a bit weird.. because some of the forum wouldn't want to find Britney.. xD

Just saying though ^.^

Not everyone on the forum would be finding her. :tongue:

What's your idea for a story plot then?

[Nicky.]

I like the idea of finding something, so maybe 5 of the members could all go on a 'quest' together, or one person could set off on their own and find the others along the way, only to find the thing they are looking for is the 6th member, whoever it is.

We would need the thing they were looking for to be really really funny :)

[Tom]

What about a brief mention like 2 people arguing over her, just basically 1 sentence?

Like one of the Britney Brigade saying to Fom when on search for a record deal (if he does that) "well Britney is better than Kelly anyway" that kind of thing

[Matt]

A quick update, since the work is supposed to be done here.

I have just asked the two team leaders, Nicky (Oinks!) and Sam (Team Fetch), a question via instant messenger. They were asked to respond via U2U. The leader that answered correctly first won their team the right to choose first from the list of contestants?

The question was: What does GMT stand for?

The answer is Greenwich Mean Time. Sam! responded first, so he won for Team 2. Nicky subsequently expressed that she did not know the answer.

[Nicky.]

Britney being mentioned in it would be fine - I just don't think it's a good idea to revolve the whole storyline around her :3

and about the question, I didn't have a clue.. and also my MSN went funny..

I got

Matt says :
What does GMT stand for?
Sam says :
Sent
Matt says :
Correct Sam

All in one go.. so I couldn't have got in anyway xD

[Tom]

Meh its only first pick, no worries Nicky :tongue:

[Nicky.]

Goodgood!
:spin:

Matt said he will do the picking when at least 2 of each team are online :)

[Matt]

Another update:

Team leaders Nickyy (Oinks) and Sam (Team Fetch) have now chosen characters in an instant message conversation. They chose one by one, with Sam going first.

The 12 available characters were: .Andy., Billy, bronaaaa, Dezzy, Firewire, Fom, Madonna, Princess, Ross, TomRocksUrSocks, Twilight and WATERS.

Nicky picked the following characters for your story:

.Andy.
Dezzy
Fom
Madonna
TomRocksUrSocks
Twilight

[Nicky.]

:bigsmile:

Hope they're ok guys :3

Tomrocksyoursocks was left last btw xD

[Sam]

Great we got Madonna! We can certainly make this story humourous now :D

Madonna is on a quest with his puppy Twilight to find Britney, the legend. Madonna needs a new username change to Britney, but needs to get permission from the lady herself, so he decides to track her down. On his travels he meets Fom, a young lad on the search of a record deal. Despite hating Britney, he decides to travel with Madonna, in the hope Britney can hear him sing and get him signed by a label. Also on their travels they meet Andy, a manish man with a hate of Britney, and couldnt be more disgusted at the idea of going to find her. However, Andy comes up with an evil plan to kill queen britney herself.. but little does Andy know, queen Britney never even existed... but the question? Who is Britney?

Dezzy in drag.

[Nicky.]

Sounds good to me!

I don't think we should write it as a script, like some TiBB stories are :3

[Sam]

Yeah just a story would be good :)

I think we should include illustrations too , that'd be pretty cool. Nothing demanding.

So how we gonna split this?

There's three of us and I think we should all write some of it.

Beginning, middle and end. Each of us could take a turn to write a bit ?

[Nicky.]

Okey :3

Yea, so say you write the start, I will write the middle and Tom writes the end < or whatever :3

[Tom]

We've got a good mix :hello:

[Tom]

Originally posted by Nickyy
Okey :3

Yea, so say you write the start, I will write the middle and Tom writes the end < or whatever :3

I was thinking, why don't we have an interactive ending to get more people interested in our story? We can post the beginning and middle on day 1 then open voting for 2 scenarios (write them both obviously) then for second day, post the ending the forum want (but don't let them know the result)

[Nicky.]

So we could give each ending a snappy title, and make a vote, and the winning one gets posted as the last!

:bigsmile:

[Nicky.]

Okey, so both endings need to be really really funny, and need to be able to be summed up amazingly in one sentence.

One ending should be that Britney is Dezzy in drag, and the other maybe the other they find Dezzy and Britney in bed together,

It has to involve Dezzy, because otherwise he wouldn't be in our story :3

[Tom]

Dezzy found throwing darts at a picture of Britney

Dezzy gets killed off

That would be interesting :tongue:

[Nicky.]

Killing off Dezzy! LOL!

Does he like Britney btw? :3

How should we kill him off? :\ LOL!


oh and btw, in our story TomRocksUrSocks needs to exaggerate everything.. like in the live firing thread yesterday!

[Nicky.]

Just so you don't think I'm not posting on purpose, I'm going to my friend Amy's for a few hoursss :3

My mum is out and her parents are out soo we're gonna get people round and have funnn :bigsmile:

See you later :3

[Sam]

Sorry i haven't posted much, I'll have a beginning to our story up soon.

IF we all write about 300 words each rougly then we shouldnt go over the boundry.

[Tom]

I'll write the two endings but I'll do them once I've seen the first part of the story and we've discussed possible endings

[Sam]

Cool :)

[Nicky.]

Good idea!

Are you doing the start Sam?

Then I'll write the middle :3

[Nicky.]

Okey - I decided to post an overview of what we're doing..

The characters -

Madonna - He is very strong minded, but always needs to ask others if he thinks his decisions are the right ones.

Twilight - Madonnas puppy.. is all cute and innocent :angel:

Tom - Is a highly irritating parrot, although is pretty amusing.. always imitates what Madonna is saying, and exaggerates everything

Fom - Goes on and on about his record deal he HAS to get by the end of the journey, and it HAS to be an amazing one. Also someone mention his coat xD

Andy - 'Manly' man, hates Britney and tries to cause controversy all the time.

Dezzy - What will they find Dezzy up to, when they finally track down the beloved Britney?

Plot of story:

(copied from up there and changed a bit ^)

Madonna is on a quest with his puppy Twilight, and his parrot, Tom(RocksUrSocks.. but we will call him Tom) to find Britney, the legend. Madonna needs a new username change to Britney, but needs to get permission from the lady herself, so he decides to track her down. On his travels he meets Fom, a young lad on the search of a record deal. Despite hating Britney, he decides to travel with Madonna, in the hope Britney can hear him sing and get him signed by a label. Also on their travels they meet Andy, a manish man with a hate of Britney, and couldn't be more disgusted at the idea of going to find her. However, Andy comes up with an evil plan to kill queen Britney herself.. but little does Andy know, queen Britney never even existed... but the question? Who is Britney?

Well, what will they find when they eventually find 'queen Britney'?

Here is where we have the 2 endings .. we will give them both snappy titles, which don't give to much away... but gets the forum guessing

Who's doing what?

Sam - Start
Me - Middle
Tom - Endings, once we have discussed the 2 endings, or if you want to write the drag one first you can, as I think that's a great idea :3

Where should we stop the 'middle'? I think it should be just as they set eyes on Britney, and then we stop, make the poll and they all get to decide what the outcome is :)


Nobody write over 333 words... but if you do go over, don't worry to much, I will check anyway and then the next person can write a little less.. or we can take some stuff out that's not needed :) (Word count.. I'm not gonna count them 1 by 1 :tongue:)


How does that grab y'll?

[Sam]

Sounds perfect, i'm just finishing up the beginning then I'll post it.

[Sam]

OK , i am slightly over. I wrote 422 words, but I suppose the end of the beginning can be changed to fit your middle part Nicky.

He just couldn't believe it. He was going to have to change his name again.
"But mum, I don't want to change it anymore. I'm quite fine as Madonna" the boy whimpered.
"You're always embarrassing me. Postandpollmad? You made us the laughing stock at the TiBB convention" his mother yelled.
Tears rolled down his face. "Then what will I be mother?" he asked, but she just ignored him. He glanced around the room until it hit him.
Madonna had a parrot called Tom, whom he loved very much.
“Britney Britney” croaked the parrot. Madonna stood confused. He caught the TV in the back of his eye, which had 4music on. They were display Britney’s greatest hits.
He giggled to himself. "Mother, I am going to be Britney Spears!" BANG. IT was too late His mother had grabbed his arm, thrown him out the door, and slammed it behind him.
Madonna was the forum clown. He was a lonely boy who only ever wanted to be loved by his fellow TiBBers. He sat down on his porch feeling sorry for himself.
“At least I’ve got you Twilight!” he smiled, trying to remain positive. He stroked his fluffy shi-tzu. “Am I really a laughing stock?” He stood up abruptly and started walking down the road. I’ve been the joke of the forum far too long. I’m going to be Britney and I don’t care who knows it!
“You better ask her herself” croaked Tom the parrot, but he already knew what he had to do.
He had been walking for almost eight hours now. Dehydrated, miserable and struggling, he popped into a local shop for a bottle of water. However his thoughts were distracted when he saw a scruffy haired man with a melodious voice.
“I don’t suppose you have any record deals do you?” the man said to the cashier.
“No, but we do have offers on all frozen goods in store today.” she replied. The man sighed, picking up his carrier bag.
“Hi I’m Madonna. What’s up?” he said.
“Hi Madonna. I’m Fom. I’ve been across this whole town and no one has a record deal.”
“I’m going to see Britney Spears. Do you want to come with me”
Fom stared blankly. “I’m not really a Britney fan.”
“But there will be people there from her record label. Maybe you could sing to them! Once they’ve heard you they won’t be able to resist!
Fom cheekily smiled to himself. “Do you really think?”
Madonna nodded. He had made his first friend.

[Nicky.]

That first bit is fab! Here is the middle -
It's now 427 words.. because of the change!

The 2 friends carried on along the road, on their quest to find queen Britney. Would she allow Madonna the name change? Would she get Fom his dream record contract? They needed to get there as quickly as they could.
A few hours later, the night was starting to draw in, and the stars began to shine brightly, one by one. The pair started to sing ‘Womanizer’, one of Britney’s amazing hits, to kill time, and give each other a bit of hope. In the distance, they saw a little figure, laughing hysterically at pointing towards them.
Confused, Fom and Madonna went over to the young lad, who now had tears running down his face.
“You... like... Britney Spears?” The quite butch and ‘manly’ man exclaimed, trying to keep a straight face and not blurt anymore laughter out. Fom and Madonna looked at each other in bewilderment. What a weird person, they both thought.
“Umm... yea... we’re off to find her, I need a username change on a forum, so I need to get her permission.”
“And I’m going to get a record contract when we finally find her!” Fom added with excitement. Andy bursts out laughing once more.
“Can I come along then please? I haven’t had a good laugh in ages! Oh, by the way, I am Andy.” Fom and Madonna, still confused, nod at one another and the three carry on up the long road.
As they walk, Andy comes up with a plan. He will finally kill off the beloved Britney... and will no longer have to put up with the terrible music and petty arguments that seem to be emerging daily.
A few hours on, they are all tired, hungry and thirsty, and considering giving up hope to find Queen Britney. But at this moment, their luck changes. In the distance, they see an enormous sign, which reads ‘Britney Land’. They all squeal, unable to control their excitement, they start running, getting faster and faster, and run into the ‘The world of Britney’.
As they enter the magical world, they see something in the distance, sparkling and glistening in the sun’s rays.
“No, it can’t be, can it?” Madonna stares at the magnificent figure.
“Oh my God, is it really her?” Asked Fom, taking his old coat off and brushing himself down, in an attempt to look handsome.
“HAHAHA, look at the state of it” Giggled Andy, not taking any notice that half the kingdom could hear him. They all went silent, stood still and stared at the sight in front of them.

This is 45 words -

What can tremendous trio see? Is this Madonna’s first step into get permission to change his username? Will Fom finally get that record deal he has always dreamed of? Will Andy succeed in the killing of the idol? What will happen in ‘Britney Land?’

YOU DECIDE!

[Nicky.]

Oh btww - Britney World is like Dollywood... but the Britney version xD

[Nicky.]

Omg!

The rules changed!

It was 900 words yesterday.. Sam said it was 1000 and now it's 1500!!

Gonna add something on the end of the middle xD

[Nicky.]

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Isn't yours present?

It's mostly speech so I dunno.. lemme sort mine out :3

[Sam]

I dunno. I think we've done different types of present tense.

Yours sounds a bit like stage directions? "Madonna stares at the magnificent.."

I'm not sure :conf2:

[Nicky.]

:\

I think it sounds ok?

[Nicky.]

Okey, we will sort the tenses out after it's all done!

We have written exactly 900 words, so if Tom writes the ending/s, use as many words as you like, then afterwards we will add stuff and make it better :3

[Sam]

Sounds good :hugesmile:

[Nicky.]

:bigsmile:

I think this is gonna be good!

[Tom]

Its 849 words, I just checked :tongue:

Anyway sounds good so far but before I write the endings I need to know what the scenarios are

I think we should kill someone off as well, maybe Fom if he gets his record deal :tongue:

[Nicky.]

Including the little part in italics it's 900 :tongue:

Well, as Andy is out to kill Britney, maybe he could kill Britney, then they find out it's Dezzy in drag, for one ending..

and the other Fom get's his record deal, but the catch is, is that Dezzy and him have to be a pair, and their first single must be womanizer (the Dezzy version :tongue:)

or something xD

[Tom]

Well I was thinking Britney could be some raging witch who they see attacking the shrine of Christina or Lady Gaga with an umbrella ... she is nothing like they say in the media :joker:

[Nicky.]

A raging witch LOL!

Well, the media don't say that, that's very true!

Some random weird maniac HAHA!

It would be funny xD

You can write that one - it sounds randomly cool!

I think Andy should get to kill someone though :tongue:

[Sam]

I like the idea but Matt said Britney can't be a character.

[Sam]

Dezzy in drag has gotta be a scenario. :tongue:

[Tom]

Dezzy in drag being Britney?

[Nicky.]

Yea - when they find Britney it's actually Dezzy in drag :tongue:

[Tom]

Ending 1

Stood before them was a woman with an umbrella, attacking the shrine of Christina. She had her back turned to them.
"She looks like Jade" screeched Andy, followed by a mock laugh.
"No she doesn't, its blatantly Britney and shes going to get me a recording deal" said Fom in a tone of excitement.
"Madonna is so much better looking in the flesh" joked Madonna, which his parrot repeated. "She can still change my username though, I'm sooooo excited I can go and make more polls about pointless things then!!"
She turned round in what felt like them to slow motion. Suddenly the sun went in, and grey clouds quickly moved overhead. Everyone gasped as this horrific, witch like person stood before them.
It wasn't Britney, but an impersonator. Only the parrot realised.
"Oh my god its Britney, ahhhhhhh, I love you, I've got all your singles and ... ahhhhhh its BRITNEY YOU CAN BE MY NEW OBSESSION!!!!!!!!!!!!" screeched Madonna at the top of his lungs in the highest pitch ever.
But as the impersonator was distracted, Andy was creeping closer ... and closer ... and closer ...
"Can you get me a record deal? I've been searching for ages. I'm your biggest fan", Fom said desperately in a bid to secure his future.
"LIAR" roared the impersonator, "I know you're a Kelly Clarkson fan and for that reason, you won't get a contract unless ...."
"Unless what?" cried Fom
".... you realise a Britney Spears tribute album, featuring all her greatest hits including 'I'm not a Girl' and 'Im a Slave 4 U'".
Madonna laughed, but Fom agreed and just as they were shaking on a deal, Andy had picked up the umbrella used by the impersonator to destroy the shrine of Christina and with 3 blows to the head, the impersonator fell to the floor.

307 ............

[Nicky.]

Ooo sounds good!

Might need to be a bit more lengthly! But it's looking good so far!

[Tom]

Oh I know, thats only when they've seen her, its literally 10 seconds on from where you ended :tongue:

I was thinking both endings could start like that.

Need to add in more conversation, move it along a bit quicker and bring it to an end.

But I don't exactly know how ending one will go ... so suggestions?

As in what 2 scenarios will we say are the options to be able to vote for? Its all a bit vague atm and I need something proper to work towards

[Nicky.]

LOL I was gonna say xD

Yea, if both endings start like that, then stop it there... they can decide :3

I will have a think about the endings proper, been with friends all afternoon.. so I've been posted short and swift xD

[Nicky.]

One ending has to be Dezzy in drag.. so if you write that we can think of the other :bigsmile:

Just add some stuff of your own, it's your section :bigsmile:

[Tom]

What if ... Andy succeeds in killing Britney (when they realise its Dezzy) so Fom doesn't get his record deal, Madonna doesn't get his name change .....

and

Andy gets killed by Dezzy, Fom gets his record deal but has to record Britney covers, Madonna gets the name change but to something dodgy ............

[Nicky.]

oo now they sound good!

Matt said we might not be allowed both endings.. so don't write them both!

So whichever you like best, so first!

It's up to you, unless you want me to pick :)

[Sam]

Ooh love the ending previews. :spin2:

[Tom]

Why aren't we allowed?

[Nicky.]

Not sure, I was just talking to Matt earlier and he was asking if he could read our story so far, so I said yea it's in our thread..

and he said ok, and then I said about our 2 endings, and that not being done yet though, and he was like what do you mean? So I explained and he had to ask James if it's allowed for the task D:

[Tom]

Well I think it should be, there were no rules saying we couldn't :tongue:

[Nicky.]

Exactly my point :tongue:

[Sam]

Yeah, lets have two. If Matt wants to add rules when its too late though we cant stop him :tongue:

[Nicky.]

Indeed!

Also, I think we should have graphics, but the rule has gone off the start?

[Tom]

Matthew ........ assistance needed!!

[Nicky.]

Originally posted by Tom
Ending 1

Stood before them was a woman with an umbrella, attacking the shrine of Christina. She had her back turned to them.
"She looks like Jade" screeched Andy, followed by a mock laugh.
"No she doesn't, its blatantly Britney and shes going to get me a recording deal" said Fom in a tone of excitement.
"Madonna is so much better looking in the flesh" joked Madonna, which his parrot repeated. "She can still change my username though, I'm sooooo excited I can go and make more polls about pointless things then!!"
She turned round in what felt like them to slow motion. Suddenly the sun went in, and grey clouds quickly moved overhead. Everyone gasped as this horrific, witch like person stood before them.
It wasn't Britney, but an impersonator. Only the parrot realised.
"Oh my god its Britney, ahhhhhhh, I love you, I've got all your singles and ... ahhhhhh its BRITNEY YOU CAN BE MY NEW OBSESSION!!!!!!!!!!!!" screeched Madonna at the top of his lungs in the highest pitch ever.
But as the impersonator was distracted, Andy was creeping closer ... and closer ... and closer ...
"Can you get me a record deal? I've been searching for ages. I'm your biggest fan", Fom said desperately in a bid to secure his future.
"LIAR" roared the impersonator, "I know you're a Kelly Clarkson fan and for that reason, you won't get a contract unless ...."
"Unless what?" cried Fom
".... you realise a Britney Spears tribute album, featuring all her greatest hits including 'I'm not a Girl' and 'Im a Slave 4 U'".
Madonna laughed, but Fom agreed and just as they were shaking on a deal, Andy had picked up the umbrella used by the impersonator to destroy the shrine of Christina and with 3 blows to the head, the impersonator fell to the floor.

307 ............

LOL - I really like the last bit xD

realise should be release but other than that it sounds great!!

Do you think, when the parrot realises its an impersonator, we should put it's Dezzy? Otherwise Dezzy isn't mentioned :\

xx

[Tom]

Dezzy is the impersonator as to be found out just after that bit :tongue:, and no idea why the hell I wrote realise instead of release :blush2:

[Sam]

Haha great ending. :thumbs:

[Tom]

Stood before them was a woman with an umbrella, attacking the shrine of Christina. She had her back turned to them.
"She looks like Jade" screeched Andy, followed by a mock laugh.
"No she doesn't, its blatantly Britney and shes going to get me a recording deal" said Fom in a tone of excitement.
"Madonna is so much better looking in the flesh" joked Madonna, which his parrot repeated. "She can still change my username though, I'm sooooo excited I can go and make more polls about pointless things then!!"
She turned round in what felt like them to slow motion. Suddenly the sun went in, and grey clouds quickly moved overhead. Everyone gasped as this horrific, witch like person stood before them.
It wasn't Britney, but an impersonator. Only the parrot realised.
"Oh my god its Britney, ahhhhhhh, I love you, I've got all your singles and ... ahhhhhh its BRITNEY YOU CAN BE MY NEW OBSESSION!!!!!!!!!!!!" screeched Madonna at the top of his lungs in the highest pitch ever.
But as the impersonator was distracted, Andy was creeping closer ... and closer ... and closer ...
"Can you get me a record deal? I've been searching for ages. I'm your biggest fan", Fom said desperately in a bid to secure his future.
"LIAR" roared the impersonator, "I know you're a Kelly Clarkson fan and for that reason, you won't get a contract unless ...."
"Unless what?" cried Fom
".... you release a Britney Spears tribute album, featuring all her greatest hits including 'I'm not a Girl' and 'Im a Slave 4 U'".
Madonna laughed, but Fom agreed and just as they were shaking on a deal, Andy had picked up the umbrella used by the impersonator to destroy the shrine of Christina and with 3 blows to the head, the impersonator fell to the floor.
Andy, Madonna, Tom and Twighlight all looked on in disbelief as they realised it wasn't Queen Britney they had killed, but Dezzy.
"YOU B*STARDS" screamed Fom, "I ALMOST HAD A DEAL THERE".
"Erm ... no you never, its Dezzy" laughed Andy.
"I never got my username change, I still want it, this time to pay tribute to pay new hero ... DEZZY!"

The quest for Fom's record deal continues ...

(Ending 1- 377 words)

[Nicky.]

HAHA!

Amazing! :bigsmile:

Mum came in as I was reading that, and she started asking me about it so I had to explain it all xD

[Tom]

The story so far:

He just couldn't believe it. He was going to have to change his name again.
"But mum, I don't want to change it anymore. I'm quite fine as Madonna" the boy whimpered.
"You're always embarrassing me. Postandpollmad? You made us the laughing stock at the TiBB convention" his mother yelled.
Tears rolled down his face. "Then what will I be mother?" he asked, but she just ignored him. He glanced around the room until it hit him.
Madonna had a parrot called Tom, whom he loved very much.
“Britney Britney” croaked the parrot. Madonna stood confused. He caught the TV in the back of his eye, which had 4music on. They were display Britney’s greatest hits.
He giggled to himself. "Mother, I am going to be Britney Spears!" BANG. IT was too late His mother had grabbed his arm, thrown him out the door, and slammed it behind him.
Madonna was the forum clown. He was a lonely boy who only ever wanted to be loved by his fellow TiBBers. He sat down on his porch feeling sorry for himself.
“At least I’ve got you Twilight!” he smiled, trying to remain positive. He stroked his fluffy shi-tzu. “Am I really a laughing stock?” He stood up abruptly and started walking down the road. I’ve been the joke of the forum far too long. I’m going to be Britney and I don’t care who knows it!
“You better ask her herself” croaked Tom the parrot, but he already knew what he had to do.
He had been walking for almost eight hours now. Dehydrated, miserable and struggling, he popped into a local shop for a bottle of water. However his thoughts were distracted when he saw a scruffy haired man with a melodious voice.
“I don’t suppose you have any record deals do you?” the man said to the cashier.
“No, but we do have offers on all frozen goods in store today.” she replied. The man sighed, picking up his carrier bag.
“Hi I’m Madonna. What’s up?” he said.
“Hi Madonna. I’m Fom. I’ve been across this whole town and no one has a record deal.”
“I’m going to see Britney Spears. Do you want to come with me”
Fom stared blankly. “I’m not really a Britney fan.”
“But there will be people there from her record label. Maybe you could sing to them! Once they’ve heard you they won’t be able to resist!
Fom cheekily smiled to himself. “Do you really think?”
Madonna nodded. He had made his first friend.

The 2 friends carried on along the road, on their quest to find queen Britney. Would she allow Madonna the name change? Would she get Fom his dream record contract? They needed to get there as quickly as they could.
A few hours later, the night was starting to draw in, and the stars began to shine brightly, one by one. The pair started to sing ‘Womanizer’, one of Britney’s amazing hits, to kill time, and give each other a bit of hope. In the distance, they saw a little figure, laughing hysterically at pointing towards them.
Confused, Fom and Madonna went over to the young lad, who now had tears running down his face.
“You... like... Britney Spears?” The quite butch and ‘manly’ man exclaimed, trying to keep a straight face and not blurt anymore laughter out. Fom and Madonna looked at each other in bewilderment. What a weird person, they both thought.
“Umm... yea... we’re off to find her, I need a username change on a forum, so I need to get her permission.”
“And I’m going to get a record contract when we finally find her!” Fom added with excitement. Andy bursts out laughing once more.
“Can I come along then please? I haven’t had a good laugh in ages! Oh, by the way, I am Andy.” Fom and Madonna, still confused, nod at one another and the three carry on up the long road.
As they walk, Andy comes up with a plan. He will finally kill off the beloved Britney... and will no longer have to put up with the terrible music and petty arguments that seem to be emerging daily.
A few hours on, they are all tired, hungry and thirsty, and considering giving up hope to find Queen Britney. But at this moment, their luck changes. In the distance, they see an enormous sign, which reads ‘Britney Land’. They all squeal, unable to control their excitement, they start running, getting faster and faster, and run into the ‘The world of Britney’.
As they enter the magical world, they see something in the distance, sparkling and glistening in the sun’s rays.
“No, it can’t be, can it?” Madonna stares at the magnificent figure.
“Oh my God, is it really her?” Asked Fom, taking his old coat off and brushing himself down, in an attempt to look handsome.
“HAHAHA, look at the state of it” Giggled Andy, not taking any notice that half the kingdom could hear him. They all went silent, stood still and stared at the sight in front of them.

Now its time for you to vote for the ending. If you want Andy to succeed with murder, u2u “YES” in the subject box to me by 8pm. If you don’t want him to, u2u “NO”.

Stood before them was a woman with an umbrella, attacking the shrine of Christina. She had her back turned to them.
"She looks like Jade" screeched Andy, followed by a mock laugh.
"No she doesn't, its blatantly Britney and shes going to get me a recording deal" said Fom in a tone of excitement.
"Madonna is so much better looking in the flesh" joked Madonna, which his parrot repeated. "She can still change my username though, I'm sooooo excited I can go and make more polls about pointless things then!!"
She turned round in what felt like them to slow motion. Suddenly the sun went in, and grey clouds quickly moved overhead. Everyone gasped as this horrific, witch like person stood before them.
It wasn't Britney, but an impersonator. Only the parrot realised.
"Oh my god its Britney, ahhhhhhh, I love you, I've got all your singles and ... ahhhhhh its BRITNEY YOU CAN BE MY NEW OBSESSION!!!!!!!!!!!!" screeched Madonna at the top of his lungs in the highest pitch ever.
But as the impersonator was distracted, Andy was creeping closer ... and closer ... and closer ...
"Can you get me a record deal? I've been searching for ages. I'm your biggest fan", Fom said desperately in a bid to secure his future.
"LIAR" roared the impersonator, "I know you're a Kelly Clarkson fan and for that reason, you won't get a contract unless ...."
"Unless what?" cried Fom
".... you release a Britney Spears tribute album, featuring all her greatest hits including 'I'm not a Girl' and 'Im a Slave 4 U'".

(1,149 words including the advert)

---------------------------

Ending 1

Madonna laughed, but Fom agreed and just as they were shaking on a deal, Andy had picked up the umbrella used by the impersonator to destroy the shrine of Christina and with 3 blows to the head, the impersonator fell to the floor.
Andy, Madonna, Tom and Twighlight all looked on in disbelief as they realised it wasn't Queen Britney they had killed, but Dezzy.
"YOU B*STARDS" screamed Fom, "I ALMOST HAD A DEAL THERE".
"Erm ... no you never, its Dezzy" laughed Andy.
"I never got my username change, I still want it, this time to pay tribute to pay new hero ... DEZZY!"

The quest for Fom's record deal continues ...

(1,262 with ending 1)

That leaves 238 words for ending 2

[Nicky.]

Thanks Tom! I was just about to do that... so you saved me a job :tongue:

238 words? That's plenty I think!

So now Andy needs not to kill!

and do you think a poll would be better, then to U2U? I do personally :3

[Sam]

We need a name for the story too.

Kill Britney! - Interactive Story [YOU Decide Britney's Fate!]

I'm really bad at names but I think it would get more people in the thread if we put in the thread name You Decided Britney's fate :bigsmile:

[Tom]

Well yeah but not a TiBB poll, it will ruin the surprise :tongue:

Are you signed up with something like surveymonkey?

If not I'll do it :)

[Tom]

Ending 2:

Madonna laughed, but Fom agreed and they shook on a deal. Fom was now a real recording artist, even if not a very good one. Andy was just about to strike a blow to the impersonators head, when using his magical powers, Dezzy struck Andy dead on the spot.
"Thats what he gets for trying to Dezzy", laughed Dezzy.
Fom and Madonna were shocked. "Oh my god you're not Britney?!" they both said simultaneously. "Dezzy!!", they gasped.
"Can I still change my userna ..."
Fom interrupted Madonna. "Do I still have my record deal?" he said.
"Yes, of course you do, but under those conditions that you release certain songs".
"Can I change my userna ..."
Fom interripted Madonna again. "Thats amazing, thanks so much!!!!"
"Can I change my userna ..."
Dezzy interrupted Madonna. "My pleasure, or at least it will be when I hear your rendition of 'I'm Not A Girl'".
"Can I change my username now?" asked Madonna
"Yes, you can" replied Dezzy, "what to?"


I'm stuck for ideas what he can change his name to, HELP! :joker:

[Nicky.]

Ah right, fair doos, leave it as U2U then :)

If we decide on a title, I will make it fancy and that on PS :3

LOL - Hmm.. gah, we need something funny! I don't knowww xD

Thats what he gets for trying to Dezzy", laughed Dezzy. < makes no sense :3

I think you meant

Thats what he gets for trying to kill Dezzy", laughed Dezzy. or something :\

ooo how about .. to match his parrot! HarryRocksUrSocks xD

[Sam]

Wasn''t he just going to change it to Britney? :laugh:

[Tom]

Madonna laughed, but Fom agreed and they shook on a deal. Fom was now a real recording artist, even if not a very good one. Andy was just about to strike a blow to the impersonators head, when using his magical powers, Dezzy struck Andy dead on the spot.
"Thats what he gets for trying to Dezzy", laughed Dezzy.
Fom and Madonna were shocked. "Oh my god you're not Britney?!" they both said simultaneously. "Dezzy!!", they gasped.
"Can I still change my userna ..."
Fom interrupted Madonna. "Do I still have my record deal?" he said.
"Yes, of course you do, but under those conditions that you release certain songs".
"Can I change my userna ..."
Fom interripted Madonna again. "Thats amazing, thanks so much!!!!"
"Can I change my userna ..."
Dezzy interrupted Madonna. "My pleasure, or at least it will be when I hear your rendition of 'I'm Not A Girl'".
"Can I change my username now?" asked Madonna
"Yes, you can" replied Dezzy, "but only if its to match your parrot and you change it to HarryRocksUrSocks".
"Thats fine, I just want a new name, I don't like Madonna anymore".
And Madonna's username was changed. HarryRocksUrSocks and his parrot, TomRocksUrSocks, along with Twighlight and Fom returned back to TiBBland and lived happily ever after ... until HarryRocksUrSocks wanted a username change. In other news, Fom's album charted at #163 and he was quickly dropped by his record label. He had a sex change and is now on Loose Women.

The end.

(253 ... oops)

[Tom]

He just couldn't believe it. He was going to have to change his name again.
"But mum, I don't want to change it anymore. I'm quite fine as Madonna" the boy whimpered.
"You're always embarrassing me. Postandpollmad? You made us the laughing stock at the TiBB convention" his mother yelled.
Tears rolled down his face. "Then what will I be mother?" he asked, but she just ignored him. He glanced around the room until it hit him.
Madonna had a parrot called Tom, whom he loved very much.
“Britney Britney” croaked the parrot. Madonna stood confused. He caught the TV in the back of his eye, which had 4music on. They were display Britney’s greatest hits.
He giggled to himself. "Mother, I am going to be Britney Spears!" BANG. IT was too late His mother had grabbed his arm, thrown him out the door, and slammed it behind him.
Madonna was the forum clown. He was a lonely boy who only ever wanted to be loved by his fellow TiBBers. He sat down on his porch feeling sorry for himself.
“At least I’ve got you Twilight!” he smiled, trying to remain positive. He stroked his fluffy shi-tzu. “Am I really a laughing stock?” He stood up abruptly and started walking down the road. I’ve been the joke of the forum far too long. I’m going to be Britney and I don’t care who knows it!
“You better ask her herself” croaked Tom the parrot, but he already knew what he had to do.
He had been walking for almost eight hours now. Dehydrated, miserable and struggling, he popped into a local shop for a bottle of water. However his thoughts were distracted when he saw a scruffy haired man with a melodious voice.
“I don’t suppose you have any record deals do you?” the man said to the cashier.
“No, but we do have offers on all frozen goods in store today.” she replied. The man sighed, picking up his carrier bag.
“Hi I’m Madonna. What’s up?” he said.
“Hi Madonna. I’m Fom. I’ve been across this whole town and no one has a record deal.”
“I’m going to see Britney Spears. Do you want to come with me”
Fom stared blankly. “I’m not really a Britney fan.”
“But there will be people there from her record label. Maybe you could sing to them! Once they’ve heard you they won’t be able to resist!
Fom cheekily smiled to himself. “Do you really think?”
Madonna nodded. He had made his first friend.

The 2 friends carried on along the road, on their quest to find queen Britney. Would she allow Madonna the name change? Would she get Fom his dream record contract? They needed to get there as quickly as they could.
A few hours later, the night was starting to draw in, and the stars began to shine brightly, one by one. The pair started to sing ‘Womanizer’, one of Britney’s amazing hits, to kill time, and give each other a bit of hope. In the distance, they saw a little figure, laughing hysterically at pointing towards them.
Confused, Fom and Madonna went over to the young lad, who now had tears running down his face.
“You... like... Britney Spears?” The quite butch and ‘manly’ man exclaimed, trying to keep a straight face and not blurt anymore laughter out. Fom and Madonna looked at each other in bewilderment. What a weird person, they both thought.
“Umm... yea... we’re off to find her, I need a username change on a forum, so I need to get her permission.”
“And I’m going to get a record contract when we finally find her!” Fom added with excitement. Andy bursts out laughing once more.
“Can I come along then please? I haven’t had a good laugh in ages! Oh, by the way, I am Andy.” Fom and Madonna, still confused, nod at one another and the three carry on up the long road.
As they walk, Andy comes up with a plan. He will finally kill off the beloved Britney... and will no longer have to put up with the terrible music and petty arguments that seem to be emerging daily.
A few hours on, they are all tired, hungry and thirsty, and considering giving up hope to find Queen Britney. But at this moment, their luck changes. In the distance, they see an enormous sign, which reads ‘Britney Land’. They all squeal, unable to control their excitement, they start running, getting faster and faster, and run into the ‘The world of Britney’.
As they enter the magical world, they see something in the distance, sparkling and glistening in the sun’s rays.
“No, it can’t be, can it?” Madonna stares at the magnificent figure.
“Oh my God, is it really her?” Asked Fom, taking his old coat off and brushing himself down, in an attempt to look handsome.
“HAHAHA, look at the state of it” Giggled Andy, not taking any notice that half the kingdom could hear him. They all went silent, stood still and stared at the sight in front of them.


YOU get to decide how the story ends. Vote in the poll now by 8.45pm!


Stood before them was a woman with an umbrella, attacking the shrine of Christina. She had her back turned to them.
"She looks like Jade" screeched Andy, followed by a mock laugh.
"No she doesn't, its blatantly Britney and shes going to get me a recording deal" said Fom in a tone of excitement.
"Madonna is so much better looking in the flesh" joked Madonna, which his parrot repeated. "She can still change my username though, I'm sooooo excited I can go and make more polls about pointless things then!!"
She turned round in what felt like them to slow motion. Suddenly the sun went in, and grey clouds quickly moved overhead. Everyone gasped as this horrific, witch like person stood before them.
It wasn't Britney, but an impersonator. Only the parrot realised.
"Oh my god its Britney, ahhhhhhh, I love you, I've got all your singles and ... ahhhhhh its BRITNEY YOU CAN BE MY NEW OBSESSION!!!!!!!!!!!!" screeched Madonna at the top of his lungs in the highest pitch ever.
But as the impersonator was distracted, Andy was creeping closer ... and closer ... and closer ...
"Can you get me a record deal? I've been searching for ages. I'm your biggest fan", Fom said desperately in a bid to secure his future.
"LIAR" roared the impersonator, "I know you're a Kelly Clarkson fan and for that reason, you won't get a contract unless ...."
"Unless what?" cried Fom
".... you release a Britney Spears tribute album, featuring all her greatest hits including 'I'm not a Girl' and 'Im a Slave 4 U'".
------------------------------------------------------------------

Madonna laughed, but Fom agreed and just as they were shaking on a deal, Andy had picked up the umbrella used by the impersonator to destroy the shrine of Christina and with 3 blows to the head, the impersonator fell to the floor.
Andy, Madonna, Tom and Twighlight all looked on in disbelief as they realised it wasn't Queen Britney they had killed, but Dezzy.
"YOU B*STARDS" screamed Fom, "I ALMOST HAD A DEAL THERE".
"Erm ... no you never, its Dezzy" laughed Andy.
"I never got my username change, I still want it, this time to pay tribute to pay new hero ... DEZZY!"

The quest for Fom's record deal continues ...

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Madonna laughed, but Fom agreed and they shook on a deal. Fom was now a real recording artist, even if not a very good one. Andy was just about to strike a blow to the impersonators head, when using his magical powers, Dezzy struck Andy dead on the spot.
"Thats what he gets for trying to kill Dezzy", laughed Dezzy.
Fom and Madonna were shocked. "Oh my god you're not Britney?!" they both said simultaneously. "Dezzy!!", they gasped.
"Can I still change my userna ..."
Fom interrupted Madonna. "Do I still have my record deal?" he said.
"Yes, of course you do, but under those conditions that you release certain songs".
"Can I change my userna ..."
Fom interripted Madonna again. "Thats amazing, thanks so much!!!!"
"Can I change my userna ..."
Dezzy interrupted Madonna. "My pleasure, or at least it will be when I hear your rendition of 'I'm Not A Girl'".
"Can I change my username now?" asked Madonna
"Yes, you can" replied Dezzy, "but only if its to match your parrot and you change it to HarryRocksUrSocks".
"Thats fine, I just want a new name, I don't like Madonna anymore".
And Madonna's username was changed. HarryRocksUrSocks and his parrot, TomRocksUrSocks, along with Twighlight and Fom returned back to TiBBland and lived happily ever after ... until HarryRocksUrSocks wanted a username change. In other news, Fom's album charted at #163 and he was quickly dropped by his record label. He had a sex change and is now on Loose Women.

The end

1495 words (including 'the end'). I cut the advert down

[Nicky.]

HAHA!

Fantabeeloos :spin:

"Thats what he gets for trying to Dezzy", laughed Dezzy."

That part is still wrong though xD

Sorry :blush2:

[Tom]

thanks for proof reading, can fix it :joker:

its supposed to be "thats what he gets for trying to kill Dezzy"

[Nicky.]

ooo thanks Tom for putting that all together!

I think we have ourselves a story!

Is everyone happy with that? I am :)

[Nicky.]

LOL - thought so!
:bigsmile:

and yea.. I'm like a post behind everytime you post :blush2:

I'm gonna get out of bed now :tongue:

Back in about 20 mins :3

[Tom]

I've made the poll too

http://FreeOnlineSurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=cnl2w3znyrwppqe574732

[Nicky.]

Wickedd!

Thanks Tom :bigsmile:

Can't wait now :spin:

[Sam]

haaaaaha love it :lovedup::tongue:

[Tom]

OK so now we need:

- Name
- Graphics

Name, we could just use something simple like "The Road to Queen Britney"

[Nicky.]

I don't think we should go mad on graphics, might take away the amazingness of the story :tongue:

But some will be good :spin:

The Road to Queen Britney I like very much :)

Or something like 'The Quest to Find the Star Herself'..

[Tom]

Is the name included in the word count?

[Nicky.]

Hmm.. I doubt it, but then again, I don't know..

It's probably better to stay safe :\

[Sam]

I like the road to Queen Britney , but i'm not sure if others will. People might think its a story about how great Britney is and that we're calling her the queen.

[Sam]

Oops I Killed Her Again: Road to Britneyland [Interactive Story - Decide Britney's fate!]

? :laugh:

[Nicky.]

It can only be 5 words..

[Tom]

If You Seek Britney

[Nicky.]

Now I like that!

If U Seek Britney

Like the song :3

[Sam]

Oh haha love it.

[Nicky.]

Shall I make a graphic then?

Going out in a ickle bit, so don't want to have to rush back and not have time to make it :3

[Tom]

Is that the only graphic we're having?

[Sam]

We could have a Womanizer esque logo if we do one, you know with all the lines? Perhaps.

[Nicky.]

We could have something between the middle and the endings too?

and I have no idea what that looks like Sam lol - want to post a pic?

[Sam]

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/news/00018613.jpg

[Tom]

I hope they vote no, ending 2 is well better

[Tom]

Have you done the graphic yet Nicky? Theres about an hour before we have to post ...

[Nicky.]

Eeek - 20 mins :3

Will make the header, then if I have time I will make something else :3

[Nicky.]

Nope I went out..

[Tom]

does the graphic need to be done by 5.30 as well? i thought it was just the story. anyway i've told matt we've finished writing ...

[Nicky.]

As far as I know, yup ..

Will do it as quick as I can :3

[Matt]

Announcement

The deadline has been moved to 6.00pm. This means that the first parts of the stories will now be posted at 6.20pm.

[Nicky.]

It's ok! We have till 6 :angel:

http://i41.tinypic.com/2reslkh.png

Something like that?

[Tom]

Yeah thats great!!

Up to you now if you want to leave it as that or make pictures :spin2:

[Nicky.]

I think we should have something when it stops?

Dunno what though :\

Just explaining to Matt about the endings :3

[Matt]

Some points/questions about your story:

1. According to http://www.wordcounttool.com, from "He just couldn't believe it." to "The End" your story is 1501 words long and therefore over the limit. You'll need to take out one word.

2. Nicky has explained to me that the bit in bold is ending one and the bit in italics is ending two.

3. Can you explain to me which part is the first part you'll post at 6.20pm, and which is the second part you'll post at 9.00pm?

[Nicky.]

1. On my word its 1497, and on that county thing is 1499 (take out --------------------------)

2. Indeed

3.

Posting this at 6.20 -

He just couldn't believe it. He was going to have to change his name again.
"But mum, I don't want to change it anymore. I'm quite fine as Madonna" the boy whimpered.
"You're always embarrassing me. Postandpollmad? You made us the laughing stock at the TiBB convention" his mother yelled.
Tears rolled down his face. "Then what will I be mother?" he asked, but she just ignored him. He glanced around the room until it hit him.
Madonna had a parrot called Tom, whom he loved very much.
“Britney Britney” croaked the parrot. Madonna stood confused. He caught the TV in the back of his eye, which had 4music on. They were display Britney’s greatest hits.
He giggled to himself. "Mother, I am going to be Britney Spears!" BANG. IT was too late His mother had grabbed his arm, thrown him out the door, and slammed it behind him.
Madonna was the forum clown. He was a lonely boy who only ever wanted to be loved by his fellow TiBBers. He sat down on his porch feeling sorry for himself.
“At least I’ve got you Twilight!” he smiled, trying to remain positive. He stroked his fluffy shi-tzu. “Am I really a laughing stock?” He stood up abruptly and started walking down the road. I’ve been the joke of the forum far too long. I’m going to be Britney and I don’t care who knows it!
“You better ask her herself” croaked Tom the parrot, but he already knew what he had to do.
He had been walking for almost eight hours now. Dehydrated, miserable and struggling, he popped into a local shop for a bottle of water. However his thoughts were distracted when he saw a scruffy haired man with a melodious voice.
“I don’t suppose you have any record deals do you?” the man said to the cashier.
“No, but we do have offers on all frozen goods in store today.” she replied. The man sighed, picking up his carrier bag.
“Hi I’m Madonna. What’s up?” he said.
“Hi Madonna. I’m Fom. I’ve been across this whole town and no one has a record deal.”
“I’m going to see Britney Spears. Do you want to come with me”
Fom stared blankly. “I’m not really a Britney fan.”
“But there will be people there from her record label. Maybe you could sing to them! Once they’ve heard you they won’t be able to resist!
Fom cheekily smiled to himself. “Do you really think?”
Madonna nodded. He had made his first friend.

The 2 friends carried on along the road, on their quest to find queen Britney. Would she allow Madonna the name change? Would she get Fom his dream record contract? They needed to get there as quickly as they could.
A few hours later, the night was starting to draw in, and the stars began to shine brightly, one by one. The pair started to sing ‘Womanizer’, one of Britney’s amazing hits, to kill time, and give each other a bit of hope. In the distance, they saw a little figure, laughing hysterically at pointing towards them.
Confused, Fom and Madonna went over to the young lad, who now had tears running down his face.
“You... like... Britney Spears?” The quite butch and ‘manly’ man exclaimed, trying to keep a straight face and not blurt anymore laughter out. Fom and Madonna looked at each other in bewilderment. What a weird person, they both thought.
“Umm... yea... we’re off to find her, I need a username change on a forum, so I need to get her permission.”
“And I’m going to get a record contract when we finally find her!” Fom added with excitement. Andy bursts out laughing once more.
“Can I come along then please? I haven’t had a good laugh in ages! Oh, by the way, I am Andy.” Fom and Madonna, still confused, nod at one another and the three carry on up the long road.
As they walk, Andy comes up with a plan. He will finally kill off the beloved Britney... and will no longer have to put up with the terrible music and petty arguments that seem to be emerging daily.
A few hours on, they are all tired, hungry and thirsty, and considering giving up hope to find Queen Britney. But at this moment, their luck changes. In the distance, they see an enormous sign, which reads ‘Britney Land’. They all squeal, unable to control their excitement, they start running, getting faster and faster, and run into the ‘The world of Britney’.
As they enter the magical world, they see something in the distance, sparkling and glistening in the sun’s rays.
“No, it can’t be, can it?” Madonna stares at the magnificent figure.
“Oh my God, is it really her?” Asked Fom, taking his old coat off and brushing himself down, in an attempt to look handsome.
“HAHAHA, look at the state of it” Giggled Andy, not taking any notice that half the kingdom could hear him. They all went silent, stood still and stared at the sight in front of them.


YOU get to decide how the story ends. Vote in the poll now by 8.45pm!


Thennnnn


Stood before them was a woman with an umbrella, attacking the shrine of Christina. She had her back turned to them.
"She looks like Jade" screeched Andy, followed by a mock laugh.
"No she doesn't, its blatantly Britney and shes going to get me a recording deal" said Fom in a tone of excitement.
"Madonna is so much better looking in the flesh" joked Madonna, which his parrot repeated. "She can still change my username though, I'm sooooo excited I can go and make more polls about pointless things then!!"
She turned round in what felt like them to slow motion. Suddenly the sun went in, and grey clouds quickly moved overhead. Everyone gasped as this horrific, witch like person stood before them.
It wasn't Britney, but an impersonator. Only the parrot realised.
"Oh my god its Britney, ahhhhhhh, I love you, I've got all your singles and ... ahhhhhh its BRITNEY YOU CAN BE MY NEW OBSESSION!!!!!!!!!!!!" screeched Madonna at the top of his lungs in the highest pitch ever.
But as the impersonator was distracted, Andy was creeping closer ... and closer ... and closer ...
"Can you get me a record deal? I've been searching for ages. I'm your biggest fan", Fom said desperately in a bid to secure his future.
"LIAR" roared the impersonator, "I know you're a Kelly Clarkson fan and for that reason, you won't get a contract unless ...."
"Unless what?" cried Fom
".... you release a Britney Spears tribute album, featuring all her greatest hits including 'I'm not a Girl' and 'Im a Slave 4 U'".

Then if yes won -

Madonna laughed, but Fom agreed and just as they were shaking on a deal, Andy had picked up the umbrella used by the impersonator to destroy the shrine of Christina and with 3 blows to the head, the impersonator fell to the floor.
Andy, Madonna, Tom and Twighlight all looked on in disbelief as they realised it wasn't Queen Britney they had killed, but Dezzy.
"YOU B*STARDS" screamed Fom, "I ALMOST HAD A DEAL THERE".
"Erm ... no you never, its Dezzy" laughed Andy.
"I never got my username change, I still want it, this time to pay tribute to pay new hero ... DEZZY!"

The quest for Fom's record deal continues ...

If no won -

Madonna laughed, but Fom agreed and they shook on a deal. Fom was now a real recording artist, even if not a very good one. Andy was just about to strike a blow to the impersonators head, when using his magical powers, Dezzy struck Andy dead on the spot.
"Thats what he gets for trying to kill Dezzy", laughed Dezzy.
Fom and Madonna were shocked. "Oh my god you're not Britney?!" they both said simultaneously. "Dezzy!!", they gasped.
"Can I still change my userna ..."
Fom interrupted Madonna. "Do I still have my record deal?" he said.
"Yes, of course you do, but under those conditions that you release certain songs".
"Can I change my userna ..."
Fom interripted Madonna again. "Thats amazing, thanks so much!!!!"
"Can I change my userna ..."
Dezzy interrupted Madonna. "My pleasure, or at least it will be when I hear your rendition of 'I'm Not A Girl'".
"Can I change my username now?" asked Madonna
"Yes, you can" replied Dezzy, "but only if its to match your parrot and you change it to HarryRocksUrSocks".
"Thats fine, I just want a new name, I don't like Madonna anymore".
And Madonna's username was changed. HarryRocksUrSocks and his parrot, TomRocksUrSocks, along with Twighlight and Fom returned back to TiBBland and lived happily ever after ... until HarryRocksUrSocks wanted a username change. In other news, Fom's album charted at #163 and he was quickly dropped by his record label. He had a sex change and is now on Loose Women.

The end

[Matt]

Thank you.

My apologies for not excluding the "----------------------------" lines.

[Nicky.]

Apology accepted :tongue:

[Tom]

Poll code (without space):

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That also takes a word off because I changed the vote thing :tongue:

[Matt]

Okay, I've changed my method of word count judgement to Microsoft Word since that seems to be the tool both teams have used.

Therefore, you're under limit at 1,497 words.

[Nicky.]

I made this --

http://i39.tinypic.com/28u78zr.png

[Tom]

Spelling mistake: finalised part 2 ending 2



Madonna laughed, but Fom agreed and they shook on a deal. Fom was now a real recording artist, even if not a very good one. Andy was just about to strike a blow to the impersonators head, when using his magical powers, Dezzy struck Andy dead on the spot.
"Thats what he gets for trying to kill Dezzy", laughed Dezzy.
Fom and Madonna were shocked. "Oh my god you're not Britney?!" they both said simultaneously. "Dezzy!!", they gasped.
"Can I still change my userna ..."
Fom interrupted Madonna. "Do I still have my record deal?" he said.
"Yes, of course you do, but under those conditions that you release certain songs".
"Can I change my userna ..."
Fom interrupted Madonna again. "Thats amazing, thanks so much!!!!"
"Can I change my userna ..."
Dezzy interrupted Madonna. "My pleasure, or at least it will be when I hear your rendition of 'I'm Not A Girl'".
"Can I change my username now?" asked Madonna
"Yes, you can" replied Dezzy, "but only if its to match your parrot and you change it to HarryRocksUrSocks".
"Thats fine, I just want a new name, I don't like Madonna anymore".
And Madonna's username was changed. HarryRocksUrSocks and his parrot, TomRocksUrSocks, along with Twighlight and Fom returned back to TiBBland and lived happily ever after ... until HarryRocksUrSocks wanted a username change. In other news, Fom's album charted at #163 and he was quickly dropped by his record label. He had a sex change and is now on Loose Women.

The End

Who's posting it?

[Nicky.]

Oo - sorry I didn't notice it, I proof read it earlier!

I will post it, unless Matt is? If that's ok :3

[Nicky.]

Just testing it xD

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[Tom]

Originally posted by Nickyy
I made this --

http://i39.tinypic.com/28u78zr.png

Thats great :tongue:

We better win after all this last minute planning

[Matt]

DEADLINE

The deadline has now passed. No more changes can be made to your work.

Please be prepared to post the first part of your story at approximately 6.20pm.

[Nicky.]

:tongue:

We better!

I will post that last in the thread :) Like last post of the 1st section, yea?

[Nicky.]

Ok :spin:

[Nicky.]

THE POST -

http://i41.tinypic.com/2reslkh.png


He just couldn't believe it. He was going to have to change his name again.
"But mum, I don't want to change it anymore. I'm quite fine as Madonna" the boy whimpered.
"You're always embarrassing me. Postandpollmad? You made us the laughing stock at the TiBB convention" his mother yelled.
Tears rolled down his face. "Then what will I be mother?" he asked, but she just ignored him. He glanced around the room until it hit him.
Madonna had a parrot called Tom, whom he loved very much.
“Britney Britney” croaked the parrot. Madonna stood confused. He caught the TV in the back of his eye, which had 4music on. They were display Britney’s greatest hits.
He giggled to himself. "Mother, I am going to be Britney Spears!" BANG. IT was too late His mother had grabbed his arm, thrown him out the door, and slammed it behind him.
Madonna was the forum clown. He was a lonely boy who only ever wanted to be loved by his fellow TiBBers. He sat down on his porch feeling sorry for himself.
“At least I’ve got you Twilight!” he smiled, trying to remain positive. He stroked his fluffy shi-tzu. “Am I really a laughing stock?” He stood up abruptly and started walking down the road. I’ve been the joke of the forum far too long. I’m going to be Britney and I don’t care who knows it!
“You better ask her herself” croaked Tom the parrot, but he already knew what he had to do.
He had been walking for almost eight hours now. Dehydrated, miserable and struggling, he popped into a local shop for a bottle of water. However his thoughts were distracted when he saw a scruffy haired man with a melodious voice.
“I don’t suppose you have any record deals do you?” the man said to the cashier.
“No, but we do have offers on all frozen goods in store today.” she replied. The man sighed, picking up his carrier bag.
“Hi I’m Madonna. What’s up?” he said.
“Hi Madonna. I’m Fom. I’ve been across this whole town and no one has a record deal.”
“I’m going to see Britney Spears. Do you want to come with me”
Fom stared blankly. “I’m not really a Britney fan.”
“But there will be people there from her record label. Maybe you could sing to them! Once they’ve heard you they won’t be able to resist!
Fom cheekily smiled to himself. “Do you really think?”
Madonna nodded. He had made his first friend.

The 2 friends carried on along the road, on their quest to find queen Britney. Would she allow Madonna the name change? Would she get Fom his dream record contract? They needed to get there as quickly as they could.
A few hours later, the night was starting to draw in, and the stars began to shine brightly, one by one. The pair started to sing ‘Womanizer’, one of Britney’s amazing hits, to kill time, and give each other a bit of hope. In the distance, they saw a little figure, laughing hysterically at pointing towards them.
Confused, Fom and Madonna went over to the young lad, who now had tears running down his face.
“You... like... Britney Spears?” The quite butch and ‘manly’ man exclaimed, trying to keep a straight face and not blurt anymore laughter out. Fom and Madonna looked at each other in bewilderment. What a weird person, they both thought.
“Umm... yea... we’re off to find her, I need a username change on a forum, so I need to get her permission.”
“And I’m going to get a record contract when we finally find her!” Fom added with excitement. Andy bursts out laughing once more.
“Can I come along then please? I haven’t had a good laugh in ages! Oh, by the way, I am Andy.” Fom and Madonna, still confused, nod at one another and the three carry on up the long road.
As they walk, Andy comes up with a plan. He will finally kill off the beloved Britney... and will no longer have to put up with the terrible music and petty arguments that seem to be emerging daily.
A few hours on, they are all tired, hungry and thirsty, and considering giving up hope to find Queen Britney. But at this moment, their luck changes. In the distance, they see an enormous sign, which reads ‘Britney Land’. They all squeal, unable to control their excitement, they start running, getting faster and faster, and run into the ‘The world of Britney’.
As they enter the magical world, they see something in the distance, sparkling and glistening in the sun’s rays.
“No, it can’t be, can it?” Madonna stares at the magnificent figure.
“Oh my God, is it really her?” Asked Fom, taking his old coat off and brushing himself down, in an attempt to look handsome.
“HAHAHA, look at the state of it” Giggled Andy, not taking any notice that half the kingdom could hear him. They all went silent, stood still and stared at the sight in front of them.


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[Nicky.]

Title to be -

If U Seek Britney [Interactive Story - Decide Britney's fate!]

Yup?

[Matt]

You can post the first part of your story any time now in the Creative Writing forum.

[Tom]

Originally posted by Nickyy
Title to be -

If U Seek Britney [Interactive Story - Decide Britney's fate!]

Yup?

Yep

[Nicky.]

:spin:

Post something if you want :tongue:

[Tom]

We have to win this

The other teams isn't that good, it doesn't rally want to make me read on and its quite disjointed, no real story to it its just events

[Tom]

Results so far- 93.3% (14 people) don't want Britney to die

[Nicky.]

Whooo!

That ending is better!!

and I agree with you on the others one :\

It's alright though :)

[Sam]

We deserve this win for once :blush2: Our story is more interesting and funner!

[Tom]

91.7% still for no (22 votes)

2 votes for yes

[Nicky.]

Whoo :spin:

I'm glad they've voted no :)

[Tom]

Theres probably a bit of multi voting going on ... because the figure just keeps going up but still if it says no then that suits us :angel:

Its either some psycho Britney fan or its someone who wants to ruin our story :laugh3:

[Nicky.]

LOL true!

Ah well! I realllyy want no to win xD

[Sam]

A lot of votes which is good, I hope the popularity is taken into consideration with the judges.

[Tom]

79.2% (38 no, 10 yes)

[Nicky.]

Yes going up then... xD

[Nicky.]

What won Tom? :spin:

[Tom]

No (ending 2) with 78% (39 votes)

[Matt]

You can post the second part of your story any time now in your story's thread.

[Nicky.]

Wicked :bigsmile:

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http://i41.tinypic.com/2reslkh.png

Stood before them was a woman with an umbrella, attacking the shrine of Christina. She had her back turned to them.
"She looks like Jade" screeched Andy, followed by a mock laugh.
"No she doesn't, its blatantly Britney and shes going to get me a recording deal" said Fom in a tone of excitement.
"Madonna is so much better looking in the flesh" joked Madonna, which his parrot repeated. "She can still change my username though, I'm sooooo excited I can go and make more polls about pointless things then!!"
She turned round in what felt like them to slow motion. Suddenly the sun went in, and grey clouds quickly moved overhead. Everyone gasped as this horrific, witch like person stood before them.
It wasn't Britney, but an impersonator. Only the parrot realised.
"Oh my god its Britney, ahhhhhhh, I love you, I've got all your singles and ... ahhhhhh its BRITNEY YOU CAN BE MY NEW OBSESSION!!!!!!!!!!!!" screeched Madonna at the top of his lungs in the highest pitch ever.
But as the impersonator was distracted, Andy was creeping closer ... and closer ... and closer ...
"Can you get me a record deal? I've been searching for ages. I'm your biggest fan", Fom said desperately in a bid to secure his future.
"LIAR" roared the impersonator, "I know you're a Kelly Clarkson fan and for that reason, you won't get a contract unless ...."
"Unless what?" cried Fom
".... you release a Britney Spears tribute album, featuring all her greatest hits including 'I'm not a Girl' and 'Im a Slave 4 U'".Madonna laughed, but Fom agreed and they shook on a deal.

Fom was now a real recording artist, even if not a very good one. Andy was just about to strike a blow to the impersonators head, when using his magical powers, Dezzy struck Andy dead on the spot.
"Thats what he gets for trying to kill Dezzy", laughed Dezzy.
Fom and Madonna were shocked. "Oh my god you're not Britney?!" they both said simultaneously. "Dezzy!!", they gasped.
"Can I still change my userna ..."
Fom interrupted Madonna. "Do I still have my record deal?" he said.
"Yes, of course you do, but under those conditions that you release certain songs".
"Can I change my userna ..."
Fom interrupted Madonna again. "Thats amazing, thanks so much!!!!"
"Can I change my userna ..."
Dezzy interrupted Madonna. "My pleasure, or at least it will be when I hear your rendition of 'I'm Not A Girl'".
"Can I change my username now?" asked Madonna
"Yes, you can" replied Dezzy, "but only if its to match your parrot and you change it to HarryRocksUrSocks".
"Thats fine, I just want a new name, I don't like Madonna anymore".
And Madonna's username was changed. HarryRocksUrSocks and his parrot, TomRocksUrSocks, along with Twighlight and Fom returned back to TiBBland and lived happily ever after ... until HarryRocksUrSocks wanted a username change. In other news, Fom's album charted at #163 and he was quickly dropped by his record label. He had a sex change and is now on Loose Women.

The End

Thank you for reading and voting!

[Tom]

Paragraph Matt asked us to do:

The basic idea behind our story was taking forum issues from each of the named characters and translating them into a story. We took the characters and their forum personalities or their personal lives, for example Madonna and changing usernames, Fom and recording artist and Andy and arguing with Britney fans. We used Britney as a central point for the story because its something that affects the forum from all different angles and using this we adapted the forum personalities. It is a brief story of the characters finding Britney for different purposes and the interactive ending gave TiBB the chance for readers to choose the ending. The ending was a positive one in the way that Fom got his recording deal and Madonna got the username change. Unfortunately, Andy died, although this didn't happen in the alternative ending. I think we should win because its a good, light hearted story based on forum issues and it parodies the members in question. It is something that is relatable and hopefully it is funny. It involved the audience through the interactivity. We hope you enjoyed it.

is that ok?

[Nicky.]

That's great Tom! Thanks :bigsmile:

I hope you didn't mind doing that, I would have done it otherwise, I didn't notice it in the front rules if it's there.. sorry xD

[Tom]

It wasn't, Matt asked us on msn just after you went

[Nicky.]

Ah ok :spin: