FridayFix™: Hello from Siglerfest!
FridayFix sponsored by 1800petmeds.com/sigler

So, we’re at Siglerfest today, and it’s a grand ol’ time, as Sigler is fond of saying. We’ve got a ton of awesome Junkies, Pope Siglericus, super-creatives JC Hutchins, Mur Lafferty and Paul Cooley … plus Doctor Who. (That’s right kids, Doctor Who showed up to give me an assist with handling Siglerfest today. w00t!)
For today’s FridayFix™, we’re posting a quick hello to all y’all we’re missing. Oh, and a quick birthday shout-out.

Oh! And we’re having a contest. There are pint glasses up on the panel table, quickly being filled with ReesesPieces. Whoever has the most at day’s end wins. Here are the “contestants”:

  • Guestford_Junkie will be made a Masta Pimp for all her spam killing work.
  • del_detriment wants black leather pants for her character in HUNTER HUNTERSON & SONS. If she gets the most votes, she’ll get ’em.
  • necol66 has been vocal about missing Siglerfest. We figured we’ll have him tangle with Kissyman if he wins.
  • Pulsar, our web master, has the Pulsar Rifle named after him in THE CRYPT. If he wins, we’ll have Kevin Capizzi render that rifle for all to see.

So, there you go. We’re going to soldier on without y’all, but we sure do wish you were here. Yes, all of you. Next year.

About The Author

I'm the Director of Døøm here at Empty Set Entertainment, and a founding partner at Audacity Events, a San Diego based management company that builds world class events and manages one-of-a-kind talent.  I'm a movie geek, Doctor Who fan, skeptic and science nerd. I don't like chocolate all that much.

Comments

  4. BigJohn

    Anyone remember seeing this guy?

    I knew I recognized him from somewhere. SiglerFest and Balticon attendees may remember seeing this guy lurking around.

    He is Ro-man, a Ro-man from the planet (yes, you guessed it!), Ro-man.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq9IKsH9BXg

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    Gutter Sistren whipping boy, innoventor of words, Life Coach to the Damned.

  5. Belladonna420

    Hehe!!

    Tongue out

    * * Head Biker Babe & [flickr-photo:id=4891502501], Dead Sexy Dealer, The Juicer, Co-Founder of the Gutter Sistren & Proud Member of GirlCo. * *

  6. BigJohn

    Quyth Eye Color anecdote

     

    Here’s the anecdote that was mentioned at SiglerFest. It stemmed from a discussion about Quyth eye color, and how you need a chart to keep track of all the different Quyth moods:

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    For some silly reason, I picture a tourist to a Quyth world having a laminated set of cards, similar to the Fish identification cards you can take diving.

    Melvin: “Madge, there’s a big warrior coming this way, and he looks surly!”

    Madge: “What color is his eye?”

    Melvin (squinting): “It looks orange.”

    Madge, flipping through the stack: “According to this, he’s happy.”

    Melvin: “Whew.” (snaps photo)

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    Gutter Sistren whipping boy, innoventor of words, Life Coach to the Damned.

  7. BigJohn

    Thanks!

     

    ::high five::

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    Gutter Sistren whipping boy, innoventor of words, Life Coach to the Damned.

  10. Twowire

    Lol, that make me feel

    Just a tad bit better 😉

    [flickr-photo:id=3718433600,size=m]
    KISS’d by Sigler. Honored recipient of the 2009 “Iron Man” Award.
    Funky Name Brotha, Gutter Brethren & Pusher Thrice Over!

  11. Twowire

    Why no, no it doesnt

    I thinks its kinda sexy  🙂

    [flickr-photo:id=3718433600,size=m]
    KISS’d by Sigler. Honored recipient of the 2009 “Iron Man” Award.
    Funky Name Brotha, Gutter Brethren & Pusher Thrice Over!

  12. Belladonna420

    Awww thanks Phantom!

    :’}

    * * Head Biker Babe & [flickr-photo:id=4891502501], Dead Sexy Dealer, The Juicer, Co-Founder of the Gutter Sistren & Proud Member of GirlCo. * *

  13. phantom_reverie

    “Extra nice buttery creamy frosting” with exotikali and I

    ‘Nuff said!

    The Pure Essence of Randomness, Captain of the Touchback, One-Time Pusher and Proud member of the Gutter Sistren

  14. phantom_reverie

    Good times!!

    Er…so I’ve heard anyway!  Innocent

    The Pure Essence of Randomness, Captain of the Touchback, One-Time Pusher and Proud member of the Gutter Sistren

  15. phantom_reverie

    The only thing that could have made this better

    Would have been singing to you live and in person!  You were more than missed Bells!

    The Pure Essence of Randomness, Captain of the Touchback, One-Time Pusher and Proud member of the Gutter Sistren

  17. sadock

    We’re glad to have such a lovely lass join the club!

    And I saw Big John already began altering the MP page in the Siglerpedia. I did a little more on it, but I expect it still needs the Gmorkian touch.

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    I can only make one person happy each day. Sorry, today’s not your day. Tomorrow’s not looking so good either.

  19. BigJohn

    Woohoo!

     

    Go get ’em, girl!

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    Gutter Sistren whipping boy, innoventor of words, Life Coach to the Damned.

  20. GJ

    OH MY GOD BECKY?

    Does my bum look big in this MP Badge???? Laughing

    Wow – thank you everyone that voted. It’ll make it all the more fun when killing those dirty spammers!!

    [flickr-photo:id=5353037802,size=m] & Proud member of the Gutter Sistren

  21. athanas

    we need a classified ad before the next SiglerFest

    Throw out some tasks that you need done and accept applications (just no drug tests; I’ve got a feeling 90% will be disqualified for Tuaca and crack related positives).  I’ve got a feeling your door will be broken down.
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  23. sadock

    We considered that one, but there are a couple reasons not to

    1. The more people that get involved in a project, the longer it takes to complete.
    2. We didn’t want anyone who made questions playing in the game. So John and I were both disqualified from Sigler Jeopardy.

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    I can only make one person happy each day. Sorry, today’s not your day. Tomorrow’s not looking so good either.

  24. exotiKali

    Yes. That absolutely wasn’t me.

    I had fishnets on 😉

    [flickr-photo:id=4722743287,size=m] DragonLady of DØØM & Co-Founder of Gutter Sistren

  25. exotiKali

    Awww … I wish you had stayed longer!!

    Most junkies left after Siglerfest ended. I had to resort to punching Cooley every time I saw him. 🙂

    [flickr-photo:id=4722743287,size=m] DragonLady of DØØM & Co-Founder of Gutter Sistren

  26. Twowire

    I know

    I miss being punched already. What does that say about me?

    [flickr-photo:id=3718433600,size=m]
    KISS’d by Sigler. Honored recipient of the 2009 “Iron Man” Award.
    Funky Name Brotha, Gutter Brethren & Pusher Thrice Over!

  27. Beth_Ailis

    I missed the piano scene

    Dammit! There were of course rumors or naked jello wrestling… or maybe that was Frankie.
    [flickr-photo:id=5069365035, size=m] [flickr-photo:id=4347154616] Pusher and member of the Gutter Sistren

  28. Beth_Ailis

    Questions can be challenging

    but even “real” Jeopardy put clues in with the Answer. Plus coming up with character names (driver of the Margo Mobile, are you kidding me??) is pretty difficult if they aren’t a major character. I loved the category about the gruesome deaths, but maybe just have to know which book. the difficulty of the questions did make it more audience participation, at least!
    [flickr-photo:id=5069365035, size=m] [flickr-photo:id=4347154616] Pusher and member of the Gutter Sistren

  29. Beth_Ailis

    Legitimate activities?

    so there are illegitimate activities? which category would Hot Oil Twister fall into? Trust me, we can certainly come up with fun and games & only some would involved drinking heavily.
    [flickr-photo:id=5069365035, size=m] [flickr-photo:id=4347154616] Pusher and member of the Gutter Sistren

  35. athanas

    As do I:

    Don’t let John come up with the questions!! 😉

    That was actually a great job, John.  Some of those questions were damn difficult, though I’m still kicking myself in the ass for forgetting Sonny McGuiness’s name.
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  37. athanas

    it’s actually a lot more innocent than it sounds

    you’re held upside down while bracing yourself at the top of a keg while attempting to drink straight from the tap.
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  39. sadock

    Well, if Junkies do indeed want a longer SiglerFest, they…..

    …..better start thinking of legitimate activities that could extend the fun. 

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    I can only make one person happy each day. Sorry, today’s not your day. Tomorrow’s not looking so good either.

  40. sadock

    Yes, but you must admit it would have been a bit more….

    …..competitive if the questions weren’t *quite* so difficult. I have a few ideas of how to resolve the issue if we decide to do something similar in the future.

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    I can only make one person happy each day. Sorry, today’s not your day. Tomorrow’s not looking so good either.

  41. sadock

    You’ll have to excuse my ignorance, but WTF is a keg stand?

    And how does one “do” one? My mind is rapidly drifting towards the gutter……

    No surprise there Innocent

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    I can only make one person happy each day. Sorry, today’s not your day. Tomorrow’s not looking so good either.

  42. sadock

    You’re most welcome; I’m sure any Junkie would’ve done the same.

     

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    I can only make one person happy each day. Sorry, today’s not your day. Tomorrow’s not looking so good either.

  43. sadock

    HEY! I feel left out. You never punched me 🙁

     

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    I can only make one person happy each day. Sorry, today’s not your day. Tomorrow’s not looking so good either.

  44. exotiKali

    Except for punching everybody …

    … and rolling around on top of a piano in a leather skirt, I feel I was very well-behaved.  Why, what did you hear??

    [flickr-photo:id=4722743287,size=m] DragonLady of DØØM & Co-Founder of Gutter Sistren

  45. deltrimental

    Yeah, I heard on Twitter

    Thought I’d wait for the “official” notification before hurling any trash talk that might be brewing and whatnot forthwith.

    [flickr-photo:id=4730034487,size=m] ~S&N Bouncer and Official Hitwoman for the Gutter Sistren~

  46. BigJohn

    And, I believe,

     

    She was doing a keg stand while tweeting that.

    For breakfast.

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    Gutter Sistren whipping boy, innoventor of words, Life Coach to the Damned.

  48. Shadygirl

    I do believe that Del…

    said something along the lines of “Bring It!”

    [flickr-photo:id=3710325452,size=m] [flickr-photo:id=4738086914,size=m]

  49. Beth_Ailis

    Ahhhh… well there was much tweeting

    about the alleged challenge, so it may not be a surprise. Damn Twitter!
    [flickr-photo:id=5069365035, size=m] [flickr-photo:id=4347154616] Pusher and member of the Gutter Sistren

  50. athanas

    Madam, I know not of what you speak

    Maybe I’m waiting for some sort of “official” audio being posted before I move forward with any plans on certain subjects that I might be brewing and what not forthwith.
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  51. Beth_Ailis

    Packing Lists…

    My sis posted my 6 year old niece Cally’s packing list for vacation on FB: toothbrush, family, to pray, best behavior, nice clothes

    I’m thinking our Kali’s list was a little different: toothbrush, thigh-high boots, party behavior, temp tatoos, short-short skirts…

    The names may be really close, but I think I’ll be able to tell them apart.
    [flickr-photo:id=5069365035, size=m] [flickr-photo:id=4347154616] Pusher and member of the Gutter Sistren

  52. Beth_Ailis

    Losing count is pretty easy

    With all the ruckus that was going on. It was TOO FUN!! Salut!
    [flickr-photo:id=5069365035, size=m] [flickr-photo:id=4347154616] Pusher and member of the Gutter Sistren

  55. BigJohn

    I think they kept saying you had 7 shots…

     

    But I’m pretty sure it was 8. There was an early bonus shot that got forgotten, I think. I think that’s got to be some kind of Getting Pissed record, no?

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    Gutter Sistren whipping boy, innoventor of words, Life Coach to the Damned.

  56. Belladonna420

    You have NO idea!!!

    And more than one tear, I can assure you!  I was so touched!!!  You guys RAWK!!!

    * * Head Biker Babe & [flickr-photo:id=4891502501], Dead Sexy Dealer, The Juicer, Co-Founder of the Gutter Sistren & Proud Member of GirlCo. * *

  57. ScottEPond

    Happy Belated Birthday Bells!!!

    [flickr-photo:id=4872769926,size=m] • [flickr-photo:id=4872123139,size=m] • [flickr-photo:id=4933249630,size=m]

  58. Beth_Ailis

    That’s why you are the Champ!

    It did start looking like you were NOT enjoying the flavor of delicious taint juice (aints and tanuses!), but you didn’t back down! That’s how to be a Champ. Any response from Del on the challenge you threw down?
    [flickr-photo:id=5069365035, size=m] [flickr-photo:id=4347154616] Pusher and member of the Gutter Sistren

  59. Beth_Ailis

    Rewatched the video

    That HAD to bring a tear to your eye, Bella! 
    [flickr-photo:id=5069365035, size=m] [flickr-photo:id=4347154616] Pusher and member of the Gutter Sistren

  60. athanas

    Tuaca…man…

    that stuff stops being fun after the 4th shot.  Starts to taste like a camel’s rectum left to rot in the noon day Afghani sun.
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  61. Beth_Ailis

    More, More, More!!

    The first Siglerfest is now but a memory (well, I do have a scrape on my elbow, not sure how that happened). I hope that the recordings come out nicely and get posted for those who missed it and those who might have some memory black-outs! Classic Getting Pissed episode with Athanas taking on the role of proxy drinker. Morning benediction by Pope Siglerius XXX needs to be a recurring event.

    Lots of time visiting with the other Junkies, A, and the FDO (and cousin Frankie). That was one of the best things, just hanging out with you guys. A big Thank you to Twowire, BetaClone and Coach for the lift from the airport and some great company! Also to Arioch – thanks for rescuing my phone! (I wasn’t in total panic mode, but was getting close). I think I still owe you a drink!

    For those of you who couldn’t be there, yes — you should be green with envy and make it your main goal of 2012 to get to Vegas for the next Siglerfest. (If we just keep demanding it, that means it will happen, right!!!)
    Thanks to A for working her ass off to make it a fantastic event, and of course to Scott for being, well, being himself (and a few other personas as well).
    [flickr-photo:id=5069365035, size=m] [flickr-photo:id=4347154616] Pusher and member of the Gutter Sistren

  62. Belladonna420

    You SHOULD be thinking of a

    permanent version!  It just won’t be the same otherwise!!!

    * * Head Biker Babe & [flickr-photo:id=4891502501], Dead Sexy Dealer, The Juicer, Co-Founder of the Gutter Sistren & Proud Member of GirlCo. * *

  63. Gmork

    Outstanding time!

    Siglerfest was really the highlight of this year for me Laughing

    Only problem was ….it was too short! A million thanks to A and Scott for putting together such an awesome time. And like BigJohn said, it definitely felt like a reunion of old friends rather than a first time meeting.  Many laments over those who couldn’t make it but hopefully between pictures and videos everyone took, we’ll be able to give you a flavor of the events.

    Can’t wait for the next one. Vicious rumors have already started about it being in Las VegasTongue out

  64. exotiKali

    I can’t wait!

    And I got so many compliments, I’m thinking of a permanent version.  

    [flickr-photo:id=4722743287,size=m] DragonLady of DØØM & Co-Founder of Gutter Sistren

  65. Wolf

    Not really bitching about it.

    It made for a great game and we all had a blast!

     

    [flickr-photo:id=3383210176,size=m]
    Head Coach, Wabash Wolfpack

    Husband of Susan, Friend of Junkies everywhere

  67. sadock

    Don’t sulk. Look at the silver lining:

    You still got something out of it even though you weren’t able to step across the pond. And hopefully some of the pics/video turn out well.

     

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    I can only make one person happy each day. Sorry, today’s not your day. Tomorrow’s not looking so good either.

  68. sadock

    That one’s on Scott and I, not Big John

    We were mistaken when we used ourselves as judges of what the average Junkie would know. Live and learn.

     

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    I can only make one person happy each day. Sorry, today’s not your day. Tomorrow’s not looking so good either.

  70. GJ

    I’ve not really stopped sulking about it

    But thanks for remembering us all!

    [flickr-photo:id=5353037802,size=m] & Proud member of the Gutter Sistren

  71. Wolf

    Ditto!

    Just what were you thinking(drinking) when you came up with those Q’s?

     

    [flickr-photo:id=3383210176,size=m]
    Head Coach, Wabash Wolfpack

    Husband of Susan, Friend of Junkies everywhere

  73. Twowire

    Lol, they’re actually pretty good

    Ask the FDO, he was eating many of the votes! 🙂

    [flickr-photo:id=3718433600,size=m]
    KISS’d by Sigler. Honored recipient of the 2009 “Iron Man” Award.
    Funky Name Brotha, Gutter Brethren & Pusher Thrice Over!

  74. Twowire

    I agree, awesome all around!

    Uh, but Big John…next time you do jepardy questions. Let me know how much it will take to get a copy of the answer key! :p
    For real tho, great job! 🙂

    [flickr-photo:id=3718433600,size=m]
    KISS’d by Sigler. Honored recipient of the 2009 “Iron Man” Award.
    Funky Name Brotha, Gutter Brethren & Pusher Thrice Over!

  75. BigJohn

    Likewise!

     

    Such a great thing to finally meet these people who share such an interesting hobby. It didn’t feel like new introductions so much as a reunion. Let me see if I can remember everyone I got to meet:

    exotiKali and Phantom I already have met, so that was extra nice buttery creamy frosting.

    For the first time, I got to meet ARealGirl, Beth_Ailis, CB, Gmork, Wolf, JP, Kevinesque, paul_e_cooley, sadock, Scaleslea, ScottEPond, Shadygirl, SynapticJam, Twowire, Athanas, Voodoo, betaclone76, and…anyone else i may have forgotten.

    What a blast. Hope everyone gets home safe and without incident. See you all again next year!

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    Gutter Sistren whipping boy, innoventor of words, Life Coach to the Damned.

  76. Wolf

    SIGLERFEST !!!!!!!!!

    Junkie Con was a fantastic success!!! To those of you who made it there, thank you for a wonderful time. I had a blast meeting every single one of you. You guys made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. (And, no, it wasn’t the booze) Thank you.

    For those Junkies who were on the MIA list, you were not forgotten. Several glasses were raised in your honor. You were sorely missed.

    The only downer about the whole event were the goodbyes. I miss you guys already.

     

    [flickr-photo:id=3383210176,size=m]
    Head Coach, Wabash Wolfpack

    Husband of Susan, Friend of Junkies everywhere

  77. deltrimental

    That’s ok

    I’ll just take your word for it. 🙂

    [flickr-photo:id=4730034487,size=m] ~S&N Bouncer and Official Hitwoman for the Gutter Sistren~

  79. deltrimental

    Ewww!

    No wonder people happily dropped them into the pint glasses! :p

    [flickr-photo:id=4730034487,size=m] ~S&N Bouncer and Official Hitwoman for the Gutter Sistren~

  82. Shadygirl

    We do!

    Just working off my IPod right now but we will be sharing pics and video soon. We have lots to share.

    [flickr-photo:id=3710325452,size=m] [flickr-photo:id=4738086914,size=m]

  83. deltrimental

    I said this on Twitter…

    …but just wanted to say it again. THANK YOU Scott and A for allowing me (and my international friends) to ‘be there’ with you at Siglerfest. That was SUCH a sweet thing to do! And thanks, also, to the junkies who filled our glasses up with whatever-the-hell-Reeses-Pieces-are. LOVE YOU GUYS! xxx

    [flickr-photo:id=4730034487,size=m] ~S&N Bouncer and Official Hitwoman for the Gutter Sistren~

  84. infected_once

    *sigh*

    Siglerfest on my b-day. wish I coulda gone… anyone have pics and/or vids of the enent to share? maybe a pic of doctor who? that’d be cool
    Molly McButters is my Homeboy!

  85. sadock

    I must agree.

    It’s difficult to imagine how we could have had a more successful inaugural SiglerFest. Many thanks to all of you who came out and made the event such a hit!

     

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    I can only make one person happy each day. Sorry, today’s not your day. Tomorrow’s not looking so good either.

  86. Belladonna420

    You did.

    So you still RAWK!! Wink

    * * Head Biker Babe & [flickr-photo:id=4891502501], Dead Sexy Dealer, The Juicer, Co-Founder of the Gutter Sistren & Proud Member of GirlCo. * *

  87. BigJohn

    I was late, so my voice was not included.

     

    Sorry about that, but I did wish you a Happy Day in many other ways. 🙂

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    Gutter Sistren whipping boy, innoventor of words, Life Coach to the Damned.

  88. Belladonna420

    JUNKIES FUCKING RAWK!!!

    That is all.

    * * Head Biker Babe & [flickr-photo:id=4891502501], Dead Sexy Dealer, The Juicer, Co-Founder of the Gutter Sistren & Proud Member of GirlCo. * *

  89. NeilColquhoun

    The video is beaming fine to Scotland…

    and I would like to say ‘Thank You’ to A for my contestant nomination!

    I’m sure, as a Scotsman, I could kick Kissyman’s ass… although there’s a chance he could take me if, and it’s a big IF, he could prevent me from using my martial arts skills!

    Seriously though – I hope you are all getting heady with the aroma that is Siglerism! Enjoy the Fest!

  91. Nemesis0

    browser maybe

    The video doesn’t work for me in IE, but works fine in Google Chrome so it’s the browser probably. In IE it gave a link that just opens it in a new window on youtube.

  92. deltrimental

    Yeah, I’m getting that too

    Shady said on Twitter that there’s a video attached, but I can’t see it!

    [flickr-photo:id=4730034487,size=m] ~S&N Bouncer and Official Hitwoman for the Gutter Sistren~

  93. avinjer

    There is a white square where the video should be.

    Is this just a tease?  Want video. *pant, pant.  breathing into paper bag*
    Ve veri veniversum vivus vici (idea’s cannot be killed)

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