Announcing Joker-Thon 2008! - TravelPUNK Backpacker College Student Budget Travel Message Boards!

**Joker** · 01-09-2008, 11:11 PM

Due to the overwhelming success of Joker-Thon '07, we here at Joker Industries are proud to bring you yet another insomnia-laden, hair-brained idea. Remember, Joker Industries, LLC for all of your crazy. Fly your freak flag proud, but only if its made by JI.

Here's the way it works:

Joker has to get to Key West in the end of May for a wedding. Sure, its not the typical Joker Misadventure (TM), but it'll have to do.

But, Joker is piss-poor at managing the meager funds he makes as a professional kitchen pirate. The trip and all accoutrements will cost a boatload.

The Good:

Airfare into Miami, roundtrip from BWI, plus a car rental to drive into Key West works out to be $300 or so, after a split with several friends. Can I sniff out a deal or what- its $600 otherwise to fly direct!

From there, hotel rooms average $110/night and up. 5 days, and

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So, Joker is staying TP hostel style whilst his friends stay in the lap of luxury, with their private bathrooms, room service, and chocolates left on the pillow. Problem is, the Key West Hostel is still $30 a night. (!)

So, here's how it works: I will rely on my TP homies to help me fund this Misadventure. Donations, no matter how large or how small will be accepted in US currency. No need to PayPal me, just drop some cash in an envelope and I'll be sure to add your name to the long list of benefactors.

There isn't a catch- there is no obligation once you've sent me the cash. If not anything, it'll obligate ME to never ask you for money again!

But wait- there's more!

For the person that decides to give me the most, I will mail you an 8x10 glossy, personally autographed by yours truly, doing something stupid/drunk/dangerous/wacky, or all of the above. Just think- something to put over the mantle piece- a photo of me with a beer glued to my forehead or other such silly.

Rules and Regulations:

All funds must be recieved no later than May 1, 2008 to be qualified for the grand prize.

Funds must be US currency only. Checks are accepted, but they'd better not bounce!

Drunk dials from me should be expected at some point. I'm sorry to our West Coast TPunks, but I'm several hours (and beers) ahead of you at all times, and this may come at an inopportune time. Just hit "ignore" and enjoy the voicemail.

All contributors will get either an email from me whilst in Key West, or a post card from the same.

In the event of a tie (like, say, Mike sends me $6 and Jake sends me $6) you both get photos.

In the event that the wrong person gets the inscription (Jake gets Mike's, Mike gets Omi's, etc), I reserve the right to let ya'll forward it along to the right recipient. Sort of the gift that keeps on giving, but doesn't require a penicillin shot.

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Okay, as of right now, the Joker-Thon 2008 Phone Lines are officially open.

If you'd like to contribute, please PM me for a mailing address. Sorry, no PayPal or COD.

Thanks and have a pleasant tomorrow!

**MeTurk** · 01-10-2008, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Joker

Funds must be US currency only.

Well if your going to be like that about it I'll find some other way to waste my €100.

**ChasinJason1313** · 01-10-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MeTurk

Well if your going to be like that about it I'll find some other way to waste my €100.

HA! Well put, I have some Filipino money lying around that I was gonna send but maybe I'll just blow it on drugs and hookers. Look what you've done to me Joker, sent me down the path of eternal damnation. I hope you're satisfied!

**Joker** · 01-10-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MeTurk

Well if your going to be like that about it I'll find some other way to waste my €100.

Okay, I'll accept Loonies and Euro's. On reconsideration, they ARE worth more than $US, so go right ahead!

And Jason, it'll be a packed Greyhound to hell. I've already reserved a window seat.

**benna2** · 01-10-2008, 02:27 PM

HAHA. This thread is hilarious. Sorry I can't contribute any actual MONEY...I just started working myself. And yes the loonie is doing quite well these days!

**TheJake** · 01-10-2008, 02:29 PM

jokes are you going to repricate when I head off on my next trip?

**omisan** · 01-10-2008, 02:41 PM

What, you don't accept PayPal? What kind of operation is this? Let me see your credentials!

**ChasinJason1313** · 01-10-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJake

jokes are you going to repricate when I head off on my next trip?

Someone please tell me that this makes no sense whatsoever cuz if it does I'm going to have to admit myself. And the fact that Omi didn't say anything makes me worry for my future

**ChasinJason1313** · 01-10-2008, 03:16 PM

Crap I just realized its supposed to say reciprocate. I need a nap..

**TheJake** · 01-10-2008, 03:17 PM

is that how you spell it?

**Joker** · 01-10-2008, 04:07 PM

Reciprocation of funds is possible down the road, but remember, the winner is getting a glossy photo of me. Signed, even. Just think, when I'm world famous, you'll have a glossy of beautiful ol' me to say "Hey, I gave that guy $10 to go to Key West once!" Think of the story to tell your illegitimate grandchildren! Other contributors get a post card from the road, same deal.

And Omid, PayPal costs me money to receive and ever since a few friends' accounts got hacked, I've disabled mine and changed account numbers with my bank. As for credentials, why does one always feel a need to question to word of a Doctor of Journalism?? Well, what's the score, man?!!

**LiveFreeorDie** · 01-11-2008, 10:27 AM

I thought Paypal only wacks you if one person uses a credit card? I always had my tenants pay me through paypal and there were never any fees taken out.

I might fund some cash, but it would be in exchange for something like 5% of your earnings for the next 20 years....kind of like an equity investment:D

**benna2** · 01-11-2008, 01:18 PM

OH Jamie....always the clever business man. Would you like to invest in my baby as well? Like say, I could give her to you on weekends here and there for when I need a break? Talk about an investment that can grow!

**BigE** · 01-12-2008, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MeTurk

Well if your going to be like that about it I'll find some other way to waste my €100.

One Euro is worth a lot more than one U.S. Dollar. I'll take it.

**worldwidemike** · 01-12-2008, 12:16 PM

So, what's the Tote Board say, now...?

I think you should put a goldfish bowl with a sign saying "Accepting Funds for my Key West trip" on the shelf that you slide the food to the waiters and waitresses at work (assuming there is such a shelf). Wait staff are notoriously generous tippers...and who knows? If customers rave about the food, have th waiter take the goldfish bowl by the table...

worldwidemike