Wipeout All-Stars Hottie Dana Jamison

Dana Jamison beat Jessica Bertoni for Wipeout All-Stars Hottie only because Miss England 2008 wasn’t on the show and Dana made it further than Jessica–very close competition!  Jessi Duran didn’t have a chance as Wipeout Hottie because she didn’t make the cut of 12! Her pics are on a Myspace page if you are in dire need to see her again.

Dana Jamison, a model, has her own website with her own pictures for those readers interested in it.  Otherwise, we as fans of Wipeout have another woman who stands above the rest of the competition, a person girls can look up to!  The website is http://www.danajamison.com  Dana certainly made the most of her second try on Wipeout and has great pictures from her Wipeout experience.  Thanks Dana for winning here for Wipeout Hottie!

Ok, so I missed with the Celebrity Wipeout when I heard the information on All-Stars.  I was thinking All-Stars like famous sports stars on Battle of the All-Stars.  Oh well.  Debbie Gibson still needs to be on Wipeout.

Thanks readers for voting and sharing “What Defines a Wipeout Hottie”

Wipeout All-Stars with Jessica Bertoni

Jessica Bertoni, original Wipeout Hottie, is on tonight’s Wipeout All-Stars–deservedly! Perhaps she’ll have new pictures of her time at Wipeout and have some updates for the reader!  For now I could only find this pre-Wipeout fame picture!

UPDATE: Jessica Bertoni didn’t make it to the final 6…be sad.

What defines a Wipeout Hottie?

The following poll sprouts from having the last Wipeout Hottie a person who really didn’t have any pictures or interest and didn’t even win Wipeout.  This poll really helps focus on rewarding the right people with the title “Wipeout Hottie”.  Miss England 2008 can’t win every week!

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Miss England 2008 can’t win EVERY Wipeout Hottie award, can she?

Debbie Gibson hasn’t been on Wipeout…yet!

Janica Polmanteer won Wipeout Hottie of Summer 2009

“Love You Forever Dead” a brief story starring Janica Polmanteer

Being the winner of “Vote For Your Favorite Wipeout Hottie” contest in July, Janica Polmanteer, just as Jessica Bertoni, has a story starring the Wipeout Hottie.  The story stars Janica but it’s not about Janica, so the story is brief and some of you loyal readers maybe saying “hey is that it?”  However, that would make the story a lot longer and then made into a series here on the blog.  You readers sometimes don’t communicate what you want!  I don’t know I want to commit to that with the end of summer only weeks away–it’ll take more than just the four of you to convince me.

“Love you forever Dead” By L.A.U.

The restaurant kept its friendly diner atmosphere alive with bright reds and shiny silvers found in the stools and booths.  Despite being erected in the 1970’s, the diner succeeded in maintaining a 1950’s atmosphere.  Customers loved the natural cut potato fries and the not-so-greasy steak burgers.  The natural cooking smells from the griddle were pure in its intentions to keep customers happy and hungry.  A greasy spoon label did not apply to this well-run establishment called “Anamnesis,” supposedly named for the Greek owner’s daughter.

There weren’t very many customers at this time of day because it was between the lunch and dinner rush.  Because of the location of a movie and television studio, actors and extras made it a point to take advantage of the low prices for such delicious food.  However, no head shot of movie stars littered the white-tiled walls, just pictures of non-human 1950’s pop culture icons.

However, this diner, just as any other, isn’t a place just to eat and run.  This diner can be for the lonely, the depressed to drown their sorrows in a melted milkshake.  This diner can be for the enamored couple to share a fresh sundae or it can be for the first date to blossom a relationship over a basket of fries.  It can be a place where two people fall in love at first sight.  At the same time, it can be a place where someone has their heart broken.  This diner didn’t function just as a place to eat but also as a backdrop to life’s joys and disappointments.

“She’ll never get back with you,” Tony poured more ketchup on his fries.

Allen’s reply limply came out of his mouth as a man defeated, “I know.”  Sitting outstretched in the booth, he lifted his half empty glass of iced tea to his plain lips and took a plaintive sip.  Not staring at anything in particular, Allen’s blue eyes stayed on the checkered teal table beside his leaning body.  Tony, Allen’s best friend, still focused on his fries, which were the only food left on the plate.  Again Allen’s mumble leaked out, “I just thought we were great together and it would be like it used to be back when we were younger.”

After a huge gulp of soda, Tony repeated his wise words in his rough as rocks voice, “That was ten years ago.  I told you: she and you are totally different people than when you were in high school.  She’s moved on, Allen.  You guys were doomed from the start with trying to rekindle a dead fire.  What you had was good but that was ten years ago.”  Tony greedily took the last five fries into his mouth.  With two chews he spoke to his best friend as the voice of reason, “You never have fully given yourself to any relationship because you still hold a candle for her.  Stop it already!  Move on, geez!”  Perhaps it was tough-love past due.

“I just haven’t found a woman like her,” Allen’s voice echoed from the abyss of his new found depression.  His eyes focused on nothing outside of the window beside him.

With fries gone, Tony attacked the remaining fries on Allen’s plate with a switch of his empty plate for Allen’s half full plate.  “You see!  That’s the problem: quit looking for a woman like her and just find a woman that you can fall in love with.  My god I hate it when you get in this funk.  So depressing.  Isn’t bad enough that you and me are detectives?  Don’t mean I need to lead a life of drama.”

The waitress came with the check and Allen knew it was his turn to pay.  Even in Allen’s sad state of mind, Tony didn’t challenge tradition in the name of friendship.

Tony dug into his pocket for the tip.  “You need someone who’s better than her anyway.  She’s been over you since you guys first broke up.  I’m sure there’s a woman for you out there that’ll make you forget about Debbie.  Now, let’s get out of here and go watch the game before there’s another murder to investigate.”

Allen lifted his head from his hand; his eyes broke away from the dull blue skies of the slow-moving world outside he had been staring at since receiving his order that he only picked at but Tony finished.  Allen, as he finished off his drink, at first didn’t notice the woman who entered the diner.

The woman stood at the counter.  The new customer waited for a waitress.

From his table, with the light of day shining into the diner behind the woman, Tony noticed the silhouette of the statuesque female.  “Hey, how about getting back on the saddle with her.”  Tony only nodded in the direction of the woman but his eyes did the pointing.

Allen saw the silhouette of the woman

Allen saw the silhouette of the woman who finished giving the waitress her order.  The silhouette implied the artistic quality of God in forming a body that defined a woman’s outer beauty.  Her hair flowed beyond her slender neck, pooling upon her shoulders.  Then Tony, smiling, stepped in front of Allen’s view.

“Yeah, well, you didn’t hear what I just said so I’ll go ahead and go to Hooter’s to watch the game.  Mark and Matt will be there—if you make there.  Hurry up before we have to go back to work; you know there’s no such thing as a day off for us detectives.”  Allen replied half-heartedly and took the bill from the table.  Tony adjusted his detective’s badge under his jacket and made his way to the exit, with Allen slowly following.

Allen didn’t notice Tony exit from the diner.  Instead Allen noticed the shadow of a woman come into clear view as he approached the same part of the counter the woman now leaned against casually.  Allen handed his bill and money to the waitress.

The woman looked toward the griddle, watching her food cook.  Turning toward Allen, she smiled.  “You come here often?” the new customer had her brown eyes on Allen.  Her blonde hair respected its placement on her slender shoulders but the golden shine still took in the sunlight greedily.  Her brown eyebrows still floated into her forehead in a questioning look of innocence and flirtation.

Allen’s smile was hollowed but openly welcome.  “Not too often because of the studio.  It’s a nice out-of-the-way place to go to,” his voice came across conversationally instead of a homicide detective.  His blue eyes focused on her.  No wrinkles claimed any territory on her face.  Neither detracting nor enhancing, freckles lightly peppered her features.  He found her ageless oval face remarkably beautiful in its natural formation of a teardrop nose, a lean upper lip, and a full lower lip that shared the same color of pale red.  Kisses must come in different varieties with those perfectly paired lips.  The parentheses ingrained within her smooth skin around her mouth framed her smile.

In a chorus, both Allen and the young woman said, “I like the fries here.”  Sharing a brief laugh, it seemed the ice had broken silently.

Her voice lightly floated in the air as though to evaporate by the time the sound reached the ceiling.  “This diner has a certain—um, what do you call it—ambiance?  But I usually get my orders to-go because I’m just that busy.”

“What do you do that keeps you eating on the run?”

“I do modeling and acting when I can.  I did a commercial recently.  Do you watch Wipeout?  I was on there–didn’t win though.”

Do you watch Wipeout? I was on there—didn’t win though.

“Sorry, but my work as a detective keeps me busy.  I don’t watch TV as often as I’d like to.  Oh, and my name is Allen.”  A soft warm clasp of dainty fingers on a girl-like palm met his offered hand in a brief shake.

“Hi, Allen.  I’m Janica and I like the fries here,” she chuckled in her faux confession as though in an AA meeting.  “You aren’t here investigating anything are you?”

Allen found her directness refreshingly attractive.  Smoothly his words addressed her question as though words could hold her hand “Well, unless you live on Liberty Avenue, you have nothing to worry about.  Besides, as you know, I like the fries here.”

The white bag smelling of steak and potatoes placed beside Janica signaled that her order was done.  “Hold on a second, Allen.”  She worriedly paid the waitress and grabbed her to-go bag.  “I live on Liberty Avenue and I haven’t seen cop cars or anything in the neighborhood recently.”

Devastated that he made such innocent features disappear from her face, Allen’s smile wavered.  “There’s no need to worry,” he lied calmly, “just standard investigating stuff of missing pets.  No one’s dead and drugs aren’t involved.”  It was a relief she didn’t know what kind of detective he really was.  Obviously the killer kept a low profile where he or she lived.

Her face willingly accepted the answer as though needing such a reassuring answer.  The glint of flirtation returning to her eyes coxed a smile filled with her white teeth.  “Ok.  You know that I live on Liberty Avenue and I always wanted to play a detective on TV.  Would you like to walk me to the general vicinity of where I live?  I could ask you about your job; maybe it’ll help me with my next audition.”

Tony had always warned about dating actors and actresses.  He said that life was one big act—worse than Shakespeare’s take on the world being a stage.  Maybe the actor’s sad was a fake sad; maybe the happy smile was a false happy smile; maybe the sounds of love were just fake sound effects.  You can’t trust those who make a living using deceit and pretending; such gullibility could end in death.  Even so, walking toward Liberty Avenue would give Allen another chance at questing some of the tenants at the Galfore Apartments.

“A one-man police escort.  Let’s go.” Opening the door for Janica, he willingly followed.

Claire Danes to join Celebrity Wipeout

In a most amazing accident, I came across a Twitter that said Claire Danes was in the neighborhood and stopped by for some writing project somewhere in the midwest.  In my curiosity I contacted the author and he sent me this picture (I cut him out) of a makeup-less celebrity.  This has to be Claire Danes without the makeup! Could it be true that Claire Danes will do the rumored Celebrity Wipeout?  Will Jill Wagner do the Wipeout challenges? Probably not.  Claire Danes without makeup looks like she didn’t want to take the picture.  Is she that famous that she doesn’t have to smile with fans? How stuck up of her yet she can’t be that snobbish if she at least is taking a picture with a fan and just showing up in the Midwest.  Jessica Bertoni or Janica Polmanteer wouldn’t mind smiling for the camera for a fan of Wipeout.  So, I leave the guess work to the readers: Claire Danes with makeup and without makeup; will she do Celebrity Wipeout?  It would be nice if Claire would do an interview here…

Claire Danes without makeup stops by for a writing project in MO

Claire Danes with makeup being a celebrity

No Wipeout Hottie because of Couples show

I thought the Wipeout Couples episode already played.  Because it was a couples’ show there were no individual strong ladies to flex their muscles.  Therefore, Miss England 2008 wins this week’s Wipeout Hottie! Again!

Wipeout Hottie replacement for the second week in a row!

Age of Conan: Thoughts on Re-evaluation

Yes, I tried the two-week evaluation and the best positive was there were no crashes during this two week trial–and my system has the SAME specs as it did when I last played AoC in Decemeber of 2008, so discount any upgrades on my PC.

Other Positives:

• Another positive was the combat system combos are easier to go through.
• And the last positive change with the AoC is the addition of more areas to quest/explore/travel.

As for the negatives:

• AoC is still anti-solo
• Grouping is difficult as it was back when number of players was dwindling–and yes, teenagers and griefers are still an issue when it comes to grouping. Whatever happened to the honor system? Golden Rule at least?
• Lag was making the game a picture slide show as often as it did 6 months ago.  I went ahead and turned the Video Settings down to LOW and it barely made a difference while I’m looking at crappy graphics.  Not cool.   When I play Cronos or Last Chaos or UT4 online, I don’t have 1/100th as much lag as I do in AoC, so no it’s not my connection or ISP.
• Lower level enemies still upgrade beyond the player’s level on first strike.  If the enemy NPC is lower level, then the PC should be allowed to kick its ass even for 1 experience point–it is so uber shity to have a 1 exp NPC magically become elite compared to the player regardless if the NPC is an elite lower level or not.  THE GAME IS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN.
• Resource gathering is still a chore like real-life work
• Feats for some classes are still useless
• Some classes are still useless like the Conqorer or Ranger, just get rid of it already!

So do I want to return to AoC after some MINOR changes?  Not really because overall the game is too much work and frustration.  What’s the fun in that? Yes, there is some grinding like any other MMO but grinding shouldn’t be more difficult than it needs to be  like low-level NPC’s can take down a level 80 Guardian because NPC’s match the player’s level.  Take something from Guild Wars and let people who don’t want to group or can’t find a group still be able to enjoy the game solo.  If this was a group-only MMO then, damn, take some of the work and frustration out of the game so communities can be the focus.  Of course, this would change the best part of the game: Tortage level 1-20 SINGLE PLAYER EXPERIENCE.  Interesting how the beginning of the game is the best–before players experience the group-only level 21-80 experience.  The game is too expensive to only play AoC Tortage.  Here’s an idea: Repackage an AoC game that has only Tortage level 1-20 with additional quests and areas of the game and sell it for what its worth = $10.

I’m still waiting to see when UnFuncom AoC actually listens to more of its subscribers and makes the game playable and fun.

The true Age of Conan

No Wipeout Hottie so Miss England ‘08

Yep, the four readers have spoken based off of last week’s Wipeout Hottie: To be a Wipeout Hottie, there must be original pictures. Well, Susie Packard has no pictures and Kristen Eigi….. has no pictures so there is no Wipeout Hottie for this week because I refuse to post fake pictures of anyone.  Yeah, that means no fake body on fake head shot.

Therefore, the runner up in this case shall be: Miss England 2008!

Wipeout Hottie Kim Dockery?

As usual, Wipeout chose several strong women to compete for the $50,000 prize.  One was made out of rubber!  But it is the office assistant Kim Dockery that was close but no 50k cigar.  However, the “?” isn’t a typo.  The winner of tonight’s Wipeout was a woman, so why wasn’t she a Wipeout Hottie?  So now I must ask you readers: What makes a Wipeout Hottie?  Does she have to win Wipeout? Or be beautiful? Or be funny? Or have pictures?  Kim Dockery has already generated interest but I’m reluctant to crown her a Wipeout Hottie.  Readers, please send your valued comments on what you think of naming Kim Dockery a Wipeout Hottie and share with all of us what makes a Wipeout Hottie.  A voting poll might be starting soon…

The Shannon “The Winner” Stotz Interview

Shannon was kind enough to answer some interview questions.  Who knows how the voting might have been different if she would’ve had this done before voting ended or even had new pictures.   Well, she is still a good person and she is certainly personable in this very honest interview.

TechnoJedi:  What state were you born in?  What was it like being raised there?  Name some places where you’ve lived.

Shannon Stotz: I was born in  Southern California, and raised in a small country town called Ramona. Ramona was the perfect place to grow up. It was a very safe town, so we were able to stay outside till all hours hiking through the mountains, playing in the creek beds, and other adventures (lazer tag on the golf course at night—may not have been legal, but it was fun running away from the security guards!)! Once I graduated, I moved up to Orange County (Huntington Beach and Long Beach) while going to school at CSU-Long Beach. From there, I moved to Louisville, KY to complete a master’s degree in Health Education, and to be on the best cheer team in the nation. Now that I am done with school, my *new* husband and I work and live in Orange County.

TJ:  You’ve been in real estate and have done cheerleading.  How do you feel about selling real estate versus cheerleading?  Why?

SS: I LOVE BOTH! Cheerleading has taken me to some pretty amazing places.  I have competed in London, and taught camps all over the nation, including Hawaii and Alaska (this summer I am going to Tokyo, Japan to teach a private cheerleading camp).

Helping people is my passion. It’s what I am good at. Assisting buyers and sellers with one of the most important decisions of their life, and doing a great job at it, really fuels my drive to be the best Realtor in town.

And – Now that I am out of the physical part of cheerleading (look up “Louisville Coed 2008” on youtube.com for my last competition ever), I get to help instruct cheerleaders around the nation (and world) to be the best they can be at it.

Real estate and Cheerleading actually do have a lot in common! I feel that using my cheerleading enthusiasm with a “go-getter” personality really sets me apart from the average Realtor in my market. I am a big “People Person” which goes hand-in-hand with both real estate and cheerleading .

TJ:  What does your husband think about your sudden fame?  If he were to be on a TV show, what show do you think he’s perfect for? Why?

SS: Michael thinks it’s a little scary how easily accessible my information is these days with the Internet, and worries for my safety at times, but it was so much fun for him to hear from all of our friends about watching me on Wipeout. He was very proud of me.

As for the show he’d be perfect for?—American Gladiator!

TJ:  What would someone say in describing your personality?

SS: I hope friends would say that I am confident, fun-loving, ambitious, generous, caring, reliable, and at times, stubborn.  I posted a facebook status asking my friends what they’d say, and got back “positive, outgoing, friendly, “winning”, wild, crazy, caring, jubilant, bubbly…”

TJ:  What makes you laugh?  Describe your sense of humor.

SS: Anything related to flatulence is funny to me…I’m not a prude. Also, I am ashamed to say I often take pleasure in other peoples misfortune (like on Wipeout). I try not to laugh when I see someone “eat it” but I can’t help myself!! I don’t know why God made this humorous to me, and sometimes I get very embarrassed when I can’t help but bust up when I think back on people falling.

I love comedy movies… the last one I saw was The Hangover, and laughed through the entire show.

TJ:  What was it like being on Wipeout?  What was your favorite challenge?  What was your best moment on Wipeout?

SS: Wipeout had to be one of the hardest, most exciting things I have ever physically done.  I know it sounds crazy to the average onlooker, but those obstacles are no joke! Add in the weighed down, waterlogged wetsuits, and it just got a whole lot more difficult!  I made some amazing friends while filming it, and hope that we all keep in touch!… I’m actually going to help Mark buy a home at the end of this year!

My favorite challenge was definitely the third obstacle course. The ramp that we boogie boarded down launched us at the end, and it was so fun trash talking with all of the contestants. The course was extremely difficult, and took us all a long time to complete. It was fun being the first one to cross the hard middle section of the course, but SO frustrating not being the first person to make it to the top of the spinner.

Best moment had to be launching from the human catapult. Now that I’ve done it, I would love to do it again, and add a front flip to it. It was such a rush!

TJ:  What do you think about the nickname John Henson created for you: “The Winner”?  How does the nickname fit or not fit your personality?

SS:  Haha, I was actually relieved! It was so nerve-racking not knowing how the show was going to portray me… you never know! I thought it was hysterical, and fits my competitive personality.

TJ:  What are your long-term career plans?  What do you do currently as far as a job?  Would you consider a career change into modeling or acting?  Why?

SS:  My husband and I just got married, and we are looking forward to starting our lives together.  Paying off student loans and buying a home are two of our immediate plans. Career-wise, my goal is to do very well in real estate, and to be a well known name in the industry.

A childhood dream of mine was to be an actress, and I loved every minute of being on cast for Bring It On: All or Nothing, but something tells me my real talent is in being a Realtor.  The beauty of real estate, however, is that I am my own boss.  The actions I make dictate whether or not I am going to make money, but putting strong models in place  will allow me to free up some time for other activities later on.  I have always been the type of person to venture out and try new things, so if the opportunity arises for anything else, I would consider it.

TJ:   Andy Warhol said everyone has their “fifteen minutes of fame.”  How many minutes have you used so far?  With the time you have left, how will you use it?

SS:  I have no idea how many minutes I’ve used! Compared to those famous icons (i.e. Michael Jackson, Madonna,…Britney Spears) I would say about 15 seconds! With the time left, I would love to be involved in something astronomical… something that makes a difference in the world.

TJ:  What is your opinion about having a fan base?  So what would you like to happen as far as this attention?  Explain.

SS:  I understand the need for a fan base, however don’t expect one from my Wipeout presence! Fan bases are for those with a talent. Getting knocked of Big Balls is definitely not a talent.

I would love a strong fan base as a Realtor because that would mean that my supporters trust me, and would think to contact me whenever they hear of anyone anywhere in the nation that is talking about moving and isn’t working with an agent yet. My business is based off of referrals, and the greatest compliment I can receive is when friends and family refer me to people.  Like I said earlier, I love helping people. Luckily with real estate, I can even help people in other states with their real estate transactions by finding them the best agent in their area to work with.

TJ: What do your friends and family think of the attention you’ve received since Wipeout?

SS:  My friends and family think it’s hysterical.  Someone said it’s a typical “Shanny” thing to do, and they weren’t even surprised that I did it. My parents have to have watched it at least 10 times by now! haha

TJ:   Have you considered doing more game shows or reality-TV?  Which one would you prefer to do?

SS:  YES! I would LOVE to do Survivor!  Ever since the first episode back in 2000 (I remember because I was almost 18, and that meant that I could try out) I wanted to be on the show.  I would be such an asset to the tribe because I am very creative (when it comes to making houses and such), I’d be great entertainment, and would do well at challenges.  Plus,… after being so close to $50,000 from Wipeout, maybe God will push for me to win that million! J

TJ: Any other comments you’d like to add?

SS:  I would be honored if any fans of Wipeout that are (or know of anyone) thinking about buying or selling real estate (even renting) to drop me an email at: shannymay@kw.com.

We have a great referral program allowing us to help people out of our area find the best Realtor in their area to work with. Since my business is based off of referrals from friends, and out of town Realtors, I am happy to return the favor any way I can!

TechnoJedi conclusion:   Shannon Stotz obviously has her feet planted firmly on the ground and isn’t in any rush to become the Next Best Thing in Hollywood, which is refreshing for a change.  She just wants to lead a “normal” life knowing that even fame is fleeting.  Enjoy these last pics of Shannon “The Winner” Stotz!