'Tis the Season of Whamming Vs GTPlanet

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Last Christmas, I gave you my heart..

We are nearing the anniversary of the passing of George Michael, one part of the famous pop duo Wham! alongside his singing partner Andrew Ridgeley. While Last Christmas has very little to do with the holiday itself, the song is religiously played every year as soon as decorations come out. Since 2010, GTPlanet has been running the annual 'contest' where the aim of the game is to avoid the song during November and December.

Happy Whamming!


General Rules and Guidelines:
  • Survive 2018 (i.e. 23:59.59 in your time zone) without listening to Last Christmas by Wham!
  • Post in this thread before December 1 to show your interest in being a 'participating member'.
  • Only the original song performed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley counts. Remixes such as Whamnam Style or covers like the ones by Taylor Swift or Glee do not.
  • Hearing any part of the song counts as a whamming. If you are unsure of the song's origin, keep listening to find out if it's a Wham! version or a cover/remix.
  • GIFs, still images or muted video do not count.
  • When you hear the music, consider yourself whammed, out of the competition and on the Whammed User Log.
  • The Whammed User Log (WUL) is the younger, festive version of the BUL. It tells us when and how a member got Whammed. If you get whammed, post here and tag myself (@TJ13 ) so I get a notification and can promptly update it.
  • Do not post any links to the song in this thread without sufficient warning. This place is a safe haven.
  • While the rest of the site is free reign, keep in mind the site's rules regarding misleading (next bullet point)
  • You will not knowingly post any material that is false, misleading, or inaccurate.
  • If you play the link in the OP with any intention outside of refreshing your memory (i.e.playing it over Skype or PSN), you will be whammed if you hear it.
Some tips to avoid the song:
  • Do not trust anyone.
  • Avoid shopping at department stores, clothing stores, supermarkets - anything that may have a radio playing.
  • If you must step outside, consider bringing noise-isolating earphones and play loud music on them to avoid any other songs.
  • Do not trust anyone.
  • Have your computer defaulted to 'mute' and make sure that your volume is off while opening any links.
  • Do not talk to any other GTPers using Skype, Facebook, Xbox Live or PlayStation Network. We are all evil and cannot be trusted, especially @Jordon.
If you haven't yet head the song, just click on the video below to watch it before avoiding it until next year.

Good luck everyone.

You'll need it.

GTPvW! 2010
GTPvW! 2011
GTPvW! 2012
GTPvW! 2013
GTPvW! 2014
GTPvW! 2015
GTPvW! 2016
GTPvW! 2017

'Wham Stamp' Avatar Files

 
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Original Participants List:
1. @TJ13
2. @edawg456
3. @Nismonath5
4. @Obelisk
5. @Obelisk Dad
6. @Vic Reign93
7. @Spacegoat
8. @Naveek Darkroom
9. @Dylan
10. @Casey
11. @FireEmblem10
12. @TheNuvolari
13. @SomePlayaDude
14. @Stephan
15. @polysmut
16. @Doomotron
17. @bjl23
18. @DK
19. @Carbon_6
20. @Dean
21. @AlvaroF
22. @JR98
23. @PinkKitty13
24. @AudiMan2011
25. @adamp93
26. @Driving Park
27. @Kitten
28. @m8h3r
29. @MrWaflz55
30. @Jimlaad43
31. @Victoria H
32. @RESHIRAM5
33. @DQuaN
34. @The Bman
35. @XJ40
36. @GTP_Dutchy
37. @Carbonox
38. @silverman_GT
39. @CLowndes888
40. @Leadfoot530
41. @Tom
42. @Swagger897
43. @Mike458
44. @TeamCZRRacing
45. @Flex0r
46. @girabyt3
47. @Saur
48. @Bealdor
49. @Fastcarguy
50. @G_Parrilla
51. @senamic
52. @Sage Ages
53. @miata13B
54. @Michelin
55. @Jordan
56. @RACECAR
57. @AnthonyD1993
58. @dice1998
59. @Keef
60. @NotThePrez
61. @Sir Tuddle
62. @Smurfybug
63. @Dexter249
64. @Beeblebrox237
65. @SlipZtrEm
66. @Johnny1996
67. @ThrasherDBS
68. @GTFan24
69. @MrCrynox (Late entry but cannot be denied spot 69.) :lol:

Whammed User Log (NZT):

11/12 - @edawg456 - May have been better to stay single.
11/18 - @Mike458 - Whammed by Whizzing.
11/19 - @Mike458 - Ordered a pizza with x2 of Wham. (I had too) :lol:
11/20 - @Daniel - Not signed up but I guess next year, Amazon shopping?
11/22 - @Jimlaad43 - Now That's what I call Wham Advert.
11/23 - @TheNuvolari - Meme of Wham.
11/27 - @MrWaflz55 - Next time maybe tell everyone Christmas is Cancelled.
11/30 - @DQuaN - Need that "Sound of Silence" when driving.
12/1 - @Mike458 - Wham x3, I think in the rules it says avoid streams? :lol:
12/2 - @Mike458 - Wham x4, How was the Wham? Was it to your liking?
12/3 - @Dylan - Do you want Wham on your hoagie?
12/4 - @AudiMan2011 - Even the loudest of noises cannot deafen the sound of Wham.
12/4 - @Leadfoot530 - Someone say party? Lets pump up the Wham.
12/5 - @AnthonyD1993 - Remember to turn off the radio before you leave. ;)
12/6 - @Beeblebrox237 - Maybe try shopping at Sam's Club. I heard they don't play music.
12/6 - @polysmut - Milk, Check. TP, Check. Bleach, Check. Gas, Check, Wham, Check.
12/6 - @The Bman - Ugly Wham run.
12/8 - @Dexter249 - Wham Switched.
12/8 - @Smurfybug - Photo Whammed.
12/8 - @dice1998 - Sold the Mazda MX-5 Wham edition.
12/8 - @Keef - Wham hopping. ;) :cheers:
12/9 - @edawg456 - Happy Wham Day. ;)
12/10 - @JR98 - Maybe it's time to block the holiday channel. :lol:
12/10 - @GTP_Dutchy Think you need revenge on your sister. ;)
12/11 - @Jordan - Christmas Songs for $1000. A George Michael song.... What is Wham? :lol:
12/11 - @Bealdor - Now you can give the gift of an ugly Wham sweater to your wife.
12/11 - @m8h3r - Kids, We love them to hate them, but in the end we still love them.
12/11 - @DK - YouTube. I think it's called WhamTube.
12/11 - @FireEmblem10 - Forgetful notification. :lol:
12/12 - @MrCrynox - You shouldn't go shopping with the wife, because it's an eternity in the centre. :lol:
12/13 - @Stephan - Only music one should listen to is one that isn't Christmas music.
12/13 - @XJ40 - I think there is a thing called Amazon. Just a thought.
12/13 - @GTP_Dutchy - I think YouTube Premium eliminates those ads.
12/13 - @GTP_Dutchy - You need to lock the radio up and throw away the key only until the end of the year.
12/15 - @senamic - Fresh baked Wham. Buy one get one half off.
12/15 - @Casey - Walked right into that one. I bet you walked right out after.
12/16 - @AlvaroF - This is your captain Speaking. We are prepared to Wham. Thank you for flying Air Wham.
12/17 - @miata13B - You forgot to duck.
12/18 - @GTP_Dutchy - Going for Whamacord. x5 now. Anymore this list will be all you. :lol:
12/18 - @ThrasherDBS - Your part of wham is here. Please pick them up at the front door. Thank you.
12/18 - @Flex0r - Working while whammed, or is it whammed by working?
12/20 - @CLowndes888 - New Show Premiering on YouTube. TopWham. Featuring Wham.
12/22 - @bjl23 - A nice romantic Spa Wham. How relaxing and calm and 🤬.
12/25 - @Sage Ages - Muffling doesn't work. Just a thought.
12/26 - @Carbon_6 - Total Wham KO.
12/27 - @NotThePrez - I would like my tyres rotated with Wham please.
 
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I usually start the thread around the start of November.

Having said that, we've had GTPvW for eight years and (with the generous help of @TB ) I've hosted seven of them. I'm happy to pass on the torch if you're up for it, @TJ13. 👍
 
I'm happy to pass on the torch if you're up for it, @TJ13. 👍
I have no problem with someone else running the show. My problem lies in the (assumed) fact that it doesn't sound like TJ asked if 1) you were going to run it or 2) if he could. He appears to have just assumed the mantle.
 
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I have no problem with someone else running the show. My problem lies in the (assumed) fact that it doesn't sound like TJ asked if 1) you were going to run it or 2) if he could. He appears to have just assumed the mantle.

Well last year I think @Daniel was struggling to keep up and needed the help of @TB more and more and I think even mentioned it. So I figured that I would take it for this year and to start it early.
As I already heard Christmas music last few days. :banghead:
So I will take it this year @Daniel and let the whamming begin.
 
I'm ready for another round after winning last year.
Watch me be out within a week.
 
Five years of hardcore mode still going strong, not gonna stop but have stopped actively trying to avoid it.
 
Updated to this post.
As long as Internet doesn't go on the fritz again.
 
As someone who has accepted Deadpool as their lord and savior, I can no longer participate in this game as it is sacrilegious to vilify the psalms of Saint George Michael.
 
Never ever heard Wham a single time here. Perhaps this year the row will end.

I would like to take a part, please. Count me in.
 
I'm not going to the UK for the winter holidays this year. Definitely got this in the bag.

Prove me wrong.
(Just a fancy way of saying I'm in it once again)
 
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special

Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special

Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Tell me baby, do you recognize me?

Well, it's been a year, it doesn't surprise me
"Merry Christmas" I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying "I love you", I meant it
Now I know what a fool I've been


:D
 

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