Wherefore art thou, G8?

[Peel Paint]

I think it's understood that TOC is a work in progress and may or may not continue after this season depending on the financials. There was an intention originally that corps could rotate in and out of the group from one season to the next depending on standings. At first, a lot of critics of G8 (me included) complained that G8 would be a self-fulfilling prophecy, that it would be hard for others to crack in to the group just based on the pre-definition of the top of the heap. But when you think about it, it would be in everyone's interest to rotate at least one or two new corps into the group each season so it didn't become too predictable.

The more interesting question to me is: would Madison join if drafted? They weren't exactly jazzed by the whole idea to begin with.

[geluf]

so few people actually know what "wherefore art thou" means.

This is the only response in this thread that matters.

[Appleknocker]

This is the only response in this thread that matters.

"We thought you was a toad".

[BRASSO]

so few people actually know what "wherefore art thou" means.

" Oh Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo ?

Deny thy Father and refuse they name;

Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,

and I'll no longer be a Capulet. "

Juliet is asking Romeo her lover if she or He could have it easy by simply changing their names in their impossible love because of the the family feud between the Montague Clan ( Romeo ) and the Capulet Clan ( Juliet )....(William Shalespeare's " Romeo and Juliet ".)

Edited July 10, 2011 by BRASSO

[Lance]

" Oh Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo ?

Deny thy Father and refuse they name;

Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,

and I'll no longer be a Capulet. "

Juliet is asking Romeo her lover if she or He should change their name in the family feud between the Montague Clan ( Romeo ) and the Capulet family Clan ( Juliet )....(William Shalespeare's " Romeo and Juliet ".)

She asks it well before she and Romeo become lovers.

And that's not quite accurate with the interpretation of "wherefore art thou." Close, though.

[BRASSO]

She asks it well before she and Romeo become lovers.

And that's not quite accurate with the interpretation of "wherefore art thou." Close, though.

Care to explain where this was not accurate ?

( the phrase " love at first sight " is manifested in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Romeo fell in love the first time he meets Juliet, according to Shakespeare himself. Most interpretations of the readings of Shakespeare have Juliet smitten with Romeo at first sight as well. This is well before the utterance of Juliet cited above in the play are made chronologically. )

Edited July 10, 2011 by BRASSO

[GUARDLING]

I think it's understood that TOC is a work in progress and may or may not continue after this season depending on the financials. There was an intention originally that corps could rotate in and out of the group from one season to the next depending on standings. At first, a lot of critics of G8 (me included) complained that G8 would be a self-fulfilling prophecy, that it would be hard for others to crack in to the group just based on the pre-definition of the top of the heap. But when you think about it, it would be in everyone's interest to rotate at least one or two new corps into the group each season so it didn't become too predictable.

The more interesting question to me is: would Madison join if drafted? They weren't exactly jazzed by the whole idea to begin with.

yeah there werent JAZZED by the whole thing because thy werent a part of it...lets see "IF" they become eligible what happens

[wvu80]

The more interesting question to me is: would Madison join if drafted? They weren't exactly jazzed by the whole idea to begin with.

Follow the money.

[BRASSO]

But when you think about it, it would be in everyone's interest to rotate at least one or two new corps into the group each season so it didn't become too predictable.

I beg to differ. It would be beneficial if no such organized Group Slotting System took place within the World Class Division in the first place, imo. It is inherently divisive, thoroughly unfair to the concept of fair competition, and frankly would never be found instituted in any competitive sport in the world. The notion that what one did in competition in a given year would advantage one the FOLLOWING year with an announced advantage to the public, future campers, and competitors itself is both unseemly and portends a rigged system that benefits a few at the expense of the others. I hope the concept of a" G8" falls apart. I think if it did, it would be a most positive thing for the future health of the activity as a whole, and provide us MORE unpredictability and upward mobility opportunities for more Corps. I will go so far to state that no person who truly values a level playing field in the World Class Division can support such a terrible slotted system... whether it is a G4, G6, or a G12. I will fight it tooth and nail. And hope others do too.

Edited July 11, 2011 by BRASSO

[garfield]

I beg to differ. It would be beneficial if no such organized Group Slotting System took place within the World Class Division in the first place, imo. It is inherently divisive, thoroughly unfair to the concept of fair competition, and frankly would never be found instituted in any competitive sport in the world. The notion that what one did in competition in a given year would advantage one the FOLLOWING year with an announced advantage to the public and competitors itself is both unseemly and portends a rigged system that benefits a few at the expenxe of the others. I hope the G8 falls apart. I think if it did, it would be a most positive thing for the future health of the activity as a whole, and provide us MORE unpredictability and upward mobility opportunities for more Corps.

I keep clicking that darn 'plus' sign...