Ok, I really don't know how this will work out, or even if it will work out, but I felt like giving it a try since everyone who wanted the MoC contest didn't show up for it.

Anyways, here's the idea of "Betting on Boxtus." My brother, also known to some of you as "Mecha MT(though he's not mechanical)" will come up with an over/under for a certain event. An over/under is a estimated number that indicates something about the event(such as some team is favored to win by a certain amount of points, or Mesonak will come up with a certain amount of dumb usernames). The goal of this is to pick whether the actual amount number that pertains to the event will be over or under the estimated number that Mecha chooses(aka the over/under)

I know my descriptions suck so here's a far-fetched example.

Question: How many murders will occur at a Waffle House this week?

Over/Under: 7

Now, I decide how many murders I think will occur at a Waffle House this year. Let's say I think 8. Since 8 is above the over/under number(7), I would choose "over."

MT's bet: Over

Now let's say that only 6(or any number lower than 7) occurred. In that case, I would lose. If 9(or any number higher than 7) occur, then I get a point for that question. We'll keep track of points and standings and stuff.

But what happens if the over/under is right on target, and only 7 happen? Well, usually I'll get Mecha to pick a ridiculous number for the over/under(like 7.5, as if half a murder could happen) so that nothing like that could happen. But in the event that it does, you won't lose or gain anything. It'll be as if the event never happened.

Well, I'm kinda ready to start this, so here we go.

Question 1: How many times will Mesonak reply on Aftermath this week?

Explanation: Mesonak replies on Aftermath about as often as I listen to his podcast. Will this post inspire him to do more?

Over/Under: 1.5

My pick: Under

Question 2: How many times will I die to Ridley on Other M hard mode?

Explanation: Ridley on hard mode has been dubbed the "hardest boss in Metroid history," and the fact that there's no energy tanks or missile expansions isn't gonna help my cause. However, I've gone 2-2 against the last two bosses I've faced, so there's some hope.

Over/Under: 7.5

My pick: Waaaaaayyyyyy over

Question 3: How many flame wars will occur on "Almost There" in the next MONTH?

Explanation: Kind of a stupid question, but hey.

Over/Under: 0.5

My pick: Under. I kinda trust that nothing crazy will happen.

Note: Since question 3 will take longer than a week to answer, it won't be counted as a win/loss until January 12.

So, what do you think? Post your picks here.

-MT