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 1  Johnny D.  (4.85)
16  B.  O'Connor (3.78)

 9  Rice/Watt  (4.41)
 8  Mike Armstrong  (4.42)



 5  Martha DTox  (4.62)
12 Jack Wilson  (4.06)

 4  2nz  (4.64)
13  Ethan  (3.98)



6  Jeff Reuben  (4.48)
11 Joelle  (4.3 8)

 3  Melhi  (4.69)
14 Mike Florio  (3.91)



10  Phil Alexander  (4.39)
  7 Earl S. Garber  (4.45)

  2 Paul Robinson  (4.74)
15 MysteryGoat  (3.85)


This is how the matchups would look if the tournament began today.  Since it begins in two days, I'm not sure if it will change.  The pairings will be based on the average displayed on the parody author's list the day I post the entry thread.
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there's no way i can win. me up against the number one? ugh.
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That's the spirit.  Actually, the whole point is for everyone to "win" in the sense that if you feel your stuff is constantly overlooked the song you pick is guaranteed to be looked at carefully by fifteen other people.  Also, just because someone came to the site recently doesn't mean they have little or no writing experience; some of these guys have been doing this for years and years.  You can look at it from purely a competitive point of view if you like, but you may be better off thinking of it as a great opportunity to exchange your thoughtful reading of their songs for their thoughtful reading of yours.  Also, your song should pick up some "regular" votes and that's a good thing.  

This seems like a good time to remind everyone that by entering, you are agreeing to vote on every match in every round, even if you've been eliminated.  If anyone listed in the bracket above is not planning on doing that, please let me know now because there are people who'd like to take your place.

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That's the spirit.  Actually, the whole point is for everyone to "win" in the sense that if you feel your stuff is constantly overlooked the song you pick is guaranteed to be looked at carefully by fifteen other people.  Also, just because someone came to the site recently doesn't mean they have little or no writing experience; some of these guys have been doing this for years and years.  You can look at it from purely a competitive point of view if you like, but you may be better off thinking of it as a great opportunity to exchange your thoughtful reading of their songs for their thoughtful reading of yours.  Also, your song should pick up some "regular" votes and that's a good thing.  

This seems like a good time to remind everyone that by entering, you are agreeing to vote on every match in every round, even if you've been eliminated.  If anyone listed in the bracket above is not planning on doing that, please let me know now because there are people who'd like to take your place.
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Claude,  while I've been looking forward to this it looks like I have to withdraw.  Being currently without easy PC access will make it difficult to fulfill my obligations to the other writer's to try and hear and fairly judge their work. Even if they post a URL site I don't have access to facilities at this point to listen to them.  I'd love to try it but the timing just doesn't seem right at the moment.  Man I'm bummed!  Hey, "Mystery Goat" - your lucky day, right?  Don't be too sure,  they are plenty of other's ready to jump in and throw their best artillery at you.  To the folks that were on the outside looking in and wanting to play:  Well,  one lucky person get's a last-minute shot here,  could be the break you need to go all the way!  Seriously,  good luck to all the participants -  I'll be checking it out with interest from the "NFPCL" (Non-functional Personal Computer List).  Should be fun and I guess there's always next time...pr

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Since Paul is out we need to call our first reserve.  neminem was the 17th to actually express interest so the spot's his if he wants it.  Just checked his voting average; it's like 4.08 or something so that should shake up the pairings a little bit.  

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and my chance against Melhi is even less  ;D
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Hee hee!  My first thought was, "Oh crap, I'm up against one of the Florio Bros!  Well, at least I get to play in one round."  :)