Haus of Gaga: Beautiful, Dirty, Rich (Post 199)

[Lady Gaga]

The final stanza has been provided. You have until 5:00PM GMT-5 to find the antidote.

[Meryl Streep]

It appeared I had a good lead, but I found no such antidotals and now I am stuck.

I will be interested to see the answer, except I'll be dead.

That's all.

[Lady Gaga]

[THE FAME MONSTER COMPETITION 2]

Results

Hausguests, time is up. It would seem that none of you could find the antidote, and because of there will be no Fame Monster this week. Liv, Billy Ray, and Steven will all remain on the chopping block, and will all be at threat of eviction.

Before I move on, let me just inform those that competed in the Fame Monster Competition that, contrary to what I said, none of you will be dying today. The poison I gave you was not lethal, but you might feel some slight discomfort for the next few hours.

[Lady Gaga]

Now, let me lead you to the antidote. Let's begin with the first three stanzas.

Basking in fame, the monsters wickedly grin.
Higher and higher they climb
As the poison begins to set in.

Look east, they hiss
To Renegade Ridge and the rising sun.
Or the cure’s gateway you will surely miss.

Watch where the rays once shone
Along the snow-capped summit
That stands alone,

All three of these stanzas provided clues to lead those competing to Post 81 of The Mole: JAPAN. The monsters were climbing to the top of Mt. Fuji, or to the snow-capped summit that stands alone. Stanza two says that hausguests had to look east to the rising sun, or they'd miss the gateway. A clue to the gateway was provided in the third stanza; the comma that follows "alone." If you look in Post 81, you will find that in the first line, the comma after "Mt Fuji" is hyperlinked. If you had found the link, it would have led you to Teacup Mayhem, one of the first threads of the Kingdom Keepers game.

Even if you hadn't been able to find your way to Mt. Fuji, the next three stanzas pointed directly to the Teacup Mayhem thread.

Round and round they spin
In the wonderland of the Fame,
While they wait for one to win.

It’s all in the cards, they say;
Monsters of every shape and size
Waiting for seven to waste away.

Until then, they will enjoy the fun
Under the tents and banners of insanity,
But all will cease with glistening China,
And a smoking gun.

"Round and round they spin/In the wonderland of the Fame" was meant to lead those who were confused to the thread set at Disney's Mad Teacups, over which the Mad Hatter of

Alice in Wonderland

presides.

"It's all in the cards" signifies that hausguests were to go to Post 1, which was named "All in the Cards."

Lastly, "But all will cease with glistening China/And a smoking gun," indicated what to search for: China and a gun. If you found Post 2, you were handed the antidote, which was:

[Billy Ray Cyrus]

I would never of looked that far back!

[Lady Gaga]

[Eviction Ceremony 2]

Hello Hausgests. It is now time for another Eviction Ceremony. Please submit a vote to evict either

Liv Tyler

,

Billy Ray Cyrus

, or

Steven Harper

. None of the nominees can vote, nor can

Simon Cowell

, the current holder of the Fame.

Here are the confessional prompts:

QUESTIONS

[01] Briefly summarize your week in the game. Have you talked to anyone new? If so, who, and where do you see yourself going with them from a strategic standpoint?

[02] On a scale of 1 to 10 – 1 being the lowest – how safe do you feel you are going into next week?

[03] What do you think about Simon winning the Fame?

[04] Now that the game has entered a stage where moves are based on more than first impressions, what do you think will be your biggest weakness?

[05] Which hausguests do you have an alliance with?

[06] Do you think you can trust them? If so, why? If not, why not?

[07] Have you made any moves thus far that you already regret? If so, how do you plan on ensuring they don't come back to haunt you later down the road?

[08] Which hausguest do you feel is your biggest threat? Why?

[09] Which hausguest do you feel is your smallest competition? Why?

[10] Who are you voting for, Liv, Billy Ray, or Steven? Why are you voting them?

[For Steven] You are sitting on the chopping block for a second week in a row. Not only this, but you have been identified by another hausguest. What are your thoughts on your position in this game?

[For Billy Ray] Like Steven, you have been nominated for the second week in a row. Why do you think that your competitors have nominated you?

[For Liv]

It is only Week Two, and you find yourself on the chopping block. If you manage to stay another week, do you think you will change any aspect of your strategy? If so, what. If not, why?

You have seventy-two hours [January 11 at 7:30PM GMT-5] to submit your votes and confessionals. Nominees, if you feel the need, you may address your hausguests. This may be the last chance you have to save yourselves. Good luck.

[Lady Gaga]

[ATTENTION AUDIENCES]

Audiences of the show will be playing a key part in next week's Fame Competition! Prom Night will be coming to the haus very soon, and it is up you to determine who will be getting a fantastical prize. In order to make your mark on this game, please submit via PM answers to the following questions:

[01] Of the hausguests, who is the most intelligent?
[02] Of the hausguests, who is the best dressed?
[03] Of the hausguests, who is the most charming?
[04] Of the hausguests, who is the most athletic?
[05] Of the hausguests, who is most likely to be evicted next [Week Three]?
[06] Of the hausguests, who is the most comedic?
[07] Of the hausguests, who is the biggest whiner?
[08] Of the hausguests, who is the most talented?

Please, vote for the hausguest that you think suits each of these questions best. Even if they are evicted this week, your answers will still be valid in the weeks to come, with the possible exception of [05].

[Lady Gaga]

Hello again hausguests. It appears that there is going to be a slight change in your choices for eviction. Liv Tyler has chosen to leave the haus, and has already been escorted out. Though one of the nominees has left, the show must go on, and so it shall. You know must choose between Billy Ray Cyrus and Steven Harper. If you have already submitted a vote, and wish to change it due to this turn of events, you may do so.

[Steven Harper]

Well, here I am again.

There isn't much I can say, except that BRC is being a complete idiotic bastard, and I'm sure all of you know who I am by now.

[Billy Ray Cyrus]

I am open to alliances, i can get someone to help with many things, [sarcasm]and i am not a person who lies.[/sarcasm]

[Lady Gaga]

Be sure to get in your vote. You all have until 7:30 tomorrow.

[Meryl Streep]

So I was watching a music video of Vampire Weekend's, and it was directed by Richard Ayoade. How coincidental.

That's all.

[Lady Gaga]

Hausguests, the votes are in. Steven, Billy Ray, one of you will be the second competitor to leave the Haus of Gaga. Just a reminder: when I reveal the vote, the evicted hausguest may submit one final post in the thread, and must then leave the game. Let us proceed.

By a vote of 5-2,

Steven

,

You have been evicted from the Haus of Gaga. I'm sorry, but the Fame has taken your life in this game, and it is time for you to go. Please, gather your belongings. A limousine is waiting just outside to escort you home.

Billy Ray

, that means you are safe and will be here another week. Congratulations.

[Lady Gaga]

Both Annie Duke and Wierd Al Yankovic failed to submit a vote, and they will both receive strikes. Annie and Weird Al, this the second strike for both of you, and with one more you will be exited from the game.

[Lady Gaga]

[Week Three - Disco Heaven]

[THE FAME COMPETITION 3]

Get Back, Honey

Hausguests, your chance at fame have come again. Simon, as outgoing holder of the Fame, you are not eligible to compete. Tonight, as it happens, is Prom night! Prom is an evening where dreams come true and hopes can be crushed, and this evening will be no different. As you may know, high school students vote for Senior Superlatives such as "Most Likely to be Fantastical." I asked America to vote for which titles all of you should receive. I will ask a series of questions based on America's vote. If you get the answer correct, you will take a step forward. If you're incorrect, you will remain where you are. The first player to reach their last square, or be in the lead after eight questions will be the recipient of the Fame. There is to be no communication among the hausguests during the course of the challenge. All submissions will be due in forty-eight hours, January 13 at 5:00PM GMT-5. Good luck.

[01] Who did America vote as most intelligent? Kenny Hoang or Richard Ayoade?
[02] Who did America vote as best dressed? Liv Tyler or Florence Henderson?
[03] Who did America vote as most charming? Annie Duke or Simon Cowell?
[04] Who did America vote as most athletic? Tina Fey or Liz Kim?
[05] Who did America vote as most likely to be evicted next? Billy Ray Cyrus or Weird Al Yankovic?
[06] Who did America vote as most talented? Meryl Streep or Annie Duke
[07] Who did America vote as most comedic? Weird Al Yankovic or Tina Fey?
[08] Who did America vote as the biggest whiner? Billy Ray Cyrus or Steven Harper

[Tie Breaker] In the challenge "Poison," how many red bottles were shown in the picture? The person who comes closest to the number without going over will be counted right.

[Cobalt]

HEADS UP, you appear to have caught fire

[Lady Gaga]

HEADS UP, you appear to have caught fire

So long as my hair and all the hairspray can stay clear of it, I should be okay. Keep your fingers crossed!

[Simon Cowell]

As you might have heard it earlier, I'm leaving Idol. Here are some of my favorite auditions though:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ijx-oe0o64

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Qkas9mlMgE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mv0NwoX9aE
Oh yeah, and make sure you guys watch my new show the x factor when it comes out, cuz it's way better.

[Lady Gaga]

Just a reminder, all Fame submissions are due tomorrow. As of now, I have three.

[Lady Gaga]

Actions are in, but the results will have to come tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.

[Lady Gaga]

[THE FAME COMPETITION 3 - Results]

Hello hausguests. The results are in, and we have a new Fame. Let's see how the challenge unfolded.

Question one asked, "Who did America vote as most intelligent? Kenny Hoang or Richard Ayoade?

"

Meryl, Liz,

and

Kenny

all said

Kenny.

Richard

, however, said

Richard

.

The correct answer was

Richard

. Richard, please take a step forward. Everyone else remain where you are.

Question two asked, "Who did America vote as best dressed? Liv Tyler or Florence Henderson?"

Meryl, Liz, Kenny, Richard,

and

Billy Ray

all said

Liv.

The correct answer was indeed

Liv

. Everyone got it right, so everyone take a step forward. This puts Richard in the lead with two, and everyone else is tied at one.

Question three asked, "Who did America vote as most charming? Annie Duke or Simon Cowell?"

All the hausguests

said

Simon

, and they are correct. Everyone take a step forward.

Question four asked, "Who did America vote as most athletic? Tina Fey or Liz Kim?"

Meryl, Liz,

and

Kenny

said

Liz

.

Billy Ray

said

Tina

.

The correct answer was:

Liz

! Meryl, Liz, and Kenny, you may each take a step forward. That makes you all tied with Richard on the third tile.

Question five asked, "Who did America vote as most likely to be evicted next? Billy Ray Cyrus or Weird Al Yankovic? "

All the hausguests

said

Billy Ray

, and they are correct. Everyone take a step forward.

Question six asked, "Who did America vote as most talented? Meryl Streep or Annie Duke"

Meryl, Liz, Kenny

and

Billy Ray

said

Meryl

.

Richard

said

Annie

.

The correct answer was:

Meryl

. Meryl, Liz, Kenny, and Billy you may each take a step forward. Meryl, Liz, and Kenny, each of you have now moved five steps. Richard and Billy Ray, you have moved four.

Question seven asked, "Who did America vote as most comedic? Weird Al Yankovic or Tina Fey? "

All the hausguests

said

Weird Al

, but they were all incorrect! Everyone will remain where they are.

Question eight asked, "Who did America vote as the biggest whiner? Billy Ray Cyrus or Steven Harper"

All the hausguests

said

Steven

, but they were all again incorrect! Everyone please remain where you are.

Richard. Billy Ray

Both of you placed impressively, but unfortunately only advanced four steps, and are out of the running for the Fame.

Meryl. Kenny. Liz.

Each of you have advanced five spaces, and it is now time to move to the tie breaker. One of you is about to become the new Fame.

The Tie Breaker question asked, "In the challenge "Poison," how many red bottles were shown in the picture? The person who comes closest to the number without going over will be counted right."

Liz Kim

said

8

.

Meryl Streep

said

3

.

Kenny Hoang

said

5

.

The correct answer was:

3

!

That means congratulations, Meryl, you have won the Power of Fame! You are safe from the threat of eviction this week, but must now nominate one of your hausmates for eviction. This will be challenging, but with fame comes responsibility, and now you must exercise that power. You will have forty-eight hours, to submit your nomination [January 16 at 5:00PM GMT-5].

[Lady Gaga]

Richard. Billy Ray

One of you has placed last in this competition, and will be nominated for eviction this week.

As both of you know, the Tie Breaker question asked, "In the challenge "Poison," how many red bottles were shown in the picture? The person who comes closest to the number without going over will be counted right," and the correct answer was 3.

Richard Ayoade

said

3

.

Billy Ray Cyrus

did not submit a Tie Breaker!

That means Billy Ray has been nominated for eviction. Billy Ray, your seat is waiting. Someone will be joining you shortly.

[Lady Gaga]

[IDENTITY NOMINATIONS]

Hausguests, it is once again time for the Identity Nominations. Like the Fame, Simon Cowell, you have forty-eight hours to submit your guesses [January 16 at 5:00PM GMT-5]. Just a reminder, the Identity Nomination is optional, and you will receive no penalty for not providing a submission.

[Kenny Hoang]

So close.

[Lady Gaga]

[NOMINATION CEREMONY]

Hausguests, it is time for the Nomination Ceremony. As holder of the Power of Fame, Meryl was responsible for nominating one person for eviction this week. That person is:

Simon Cowell

Simon, you have been nominated for eviction. Please, take a seat next to Billy Ray. Good luck in the Fame Monster Competition.

Just a note: hausguests may still attempt to identify another player until the deadline set for tomorrow.