The Runway Votes #38

[deboratibi]

The time has come for you to vote for your favourite entries! You can vote for as many entries as you like (except your own, of course).

Please make sure to check the animation link below each entry for a better viewing.

Important note: Voting for yourself is NOT allowed! Doing so will result in disqualification. Please double check your votes before submitting them to avoid mistakes, because they can't be changed afterwards.

Current theme: Back in my day...
Description: Dress up an Elderly pet in any way you want
Voting period: Monday, April 24th - Sunday, April 30th
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Voting is now officially closed! And the winners are...

1st Place

Snakesweat
Melon.

Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1353441

2nd Place

Panthersclaw
The Nice Old Flower Lady

Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1355499

3rd Place

fantazia01
"Come inside and have a cookie, my dears."

Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1353935
"Great Great Auntie Martha Mynci has made tea and some freshly baked cookies just for you! Come sit in her parlor and she'll tell you wonderous tales of what Neopia was like way back in the very beginning. Mind her Meowclops, Claude, however. He's a shameless cookie thief! Her little Kadoatie, Miss Precious, is much nicer."

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#1
The Longest Reigning Monarch

by saz19126
Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1353410
"All hail the Queen!!!"

#2
Melon.

by Snakesweat
Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1353441

#3
Still Walking to School

by S_A
Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1353847

#4
"Come inside and have a cookie, my dears."

by fantazia01
Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1353935
"Great Great Auntie Martha Mynci has made tea and some freshly baked cookies just for you! Come sit in her parlor and she'll tell you wonderous tales of what Neopia was like way back in the very beginning. Mind her Meowclops, Claude, however. He's a shameless cookie thief! Her little Kadoatie, Miss Precious, is much nicer."

#5
Experience is Important at the End of the World

by planlysastrata
Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1353494
"Her average day now consisted of crocheting but when the apocalypse happened she picked up her old sword and went to work. After all, she had the experience from back in her day."

#6
Bah Humnegg!

by ShadowStarEmpress
Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1354624
"Back in my day we didn't have all these fancy schmancy neggs. Our neggs were solid colors and we liked it!"

#7
When I was a boy we fought using full out wars!

by beckster1999
Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1355508

#8
The Nice Old Flower Lady

by Panthersclaw
Animation link: https://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1355499

#9
Who says old folk can't have fun?

by Teganrose1
Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1356637
"This old Grarrl loves Halloween. Every year, he dresses up like a zombie and spooks any young whippersnapper that doesn't follow his "Take One" policy."

#10
Back in my day...

by Nielo
Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1354164
"... we knew how to throw a wicked dinner party."

#11
Joseph grampa

by hriven
Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1357065
"Joseph grampa, he has 99 years old, His memory is failing, so he tell the same story 3 times at least. He likes to walk but his grandchildren get worried that he might get lost. He like to tell the youngling about the think that He has to do when He was young, like walking in the cold days 10 miles for going to school"

#12
Our Second Hawaiian Honeymoon

by DolphinDreams
Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1357583
"In celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, Annie and her husband Henry, return to the same resort of their first Honeymoon.  Annie has purchased a wig in a youthful style and a fun new bathing suit in hopes of reminding Henry and herself of the magic they shared on their first Honeymoon."

#13
"Kid" in a Candy Store

by Anime_Obsesser
Animation link: http://impress.openneo.net/outfits/1357008
"Walking into the candy store, many aromas surround the little old Ixi. He comes to stand before a large display of various candies and he stares at them marveling. He then grunts to himself and scoffs as he turns his head to face the Kadoatie on his shoulder. "Ya 'Know, back in my day, we had two types of candy bars and they only cost ya a nickel!" he grumbles, "What is all this new fangled confections that these whippersnappers have now?"."

[Nielo]

I'm pretty sure I'm missing some vital reference in #2. (Googling "Melon wizard" didn't actually help much. There's a bunch of pictures of melon wizards, sure, but I still can't figure out where it originated. And now I feel old. XD)

[Teganrose1]

Lol, I think they meant to write "Merlin" the famous wizard from King Arthur's time, but autocorrect happened.

[Nielo]

4 hours ago, Teganrose1 said:

Lol, I think they meant to write "Merlin" the famous wizard from King Arthur's time, but autocorrect happened.

Ooooooh.  That makes much more sense. (Although there are way more versions of a Melon Wizard out there on the internet than I would've expected.)

[deboratibi]

OMG, I was wondering the same thing!!! lol

I guess I should've asked the person if that's what they meant. I did think "well, this looks like Merlin" but I thought maybe Melon was some obscure reference (like Nielo did), and just went with it. Now I totally see how it's very likely an autocorrect thing 

[Yuiina]

Melon reminds me of Lord of the rings. It is the password to open Moria's gate. 
Melon means friend in elfish And Gandalf said the password so I thought that would be related to Gandalf. 
I think I'm wrong then xD

[jellysundae]

Mellon! Speak friend and enter! Gandalf throwing his toys out of the pram because he couldn't get the door open.  Whenever I read that I always give him a bit of mental side-eye at his, "Merry, of all people, was on the right track." comment. Sour grapes there, mister!

Nice connection you made there, @Yuiina

[deboratibi]

Oh, so it could be a reference after all! And not even an obscure one at that, haha.

I guess only the person who made it can tell us for sure... we'll find out tomorrow! 

[hriven]

On 27/4/2017 at 10:44 AM, Nielo said:

I'm pretty sure I'm missing some vital reference in #2. (Googling "Melon wizard" didn't actually help much. There's a bunch of pictures of melon wizards, sure, but I still can't figure out where it originated. And now I feel old. XD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mellon is the word for friend in elvish, is.a reference for the lord of the ring, the fellowship of the ring, when they are trying to get to Moria, It's the password 

*My inner superextrahypernerd is crying in the background for the missed reference* r

Obviously, I voted for that entry, since I read the books at least one in a year.

"The Doors of Durin, Lord of Moria. Speak, friend, and enter. I, Narvi, made them. Celebrimbor of Hollin drew these signs."

 

The Moon now shone upon the grey face of the rock; but they could see nothing else for a while. Then slowly on the surface, where the wizard's hands had passed, faint lines appeared, like slender veins of silver running in the stone. At first they were no more than pale gossamer-threads, so fine that they only twinkled fitfully where the Moon caught them, but steadily they grew broader and clearer, until their design could be guessed.

At the top, as high as Gandalf could reach, was an arch of interlacing letters in an Elvish character. Below, though the threads were in places blurred or broken, the outline could be seen of an anvil and a hammer surmounted by a crown with seven stars. Beneath these again were two trees, each bearing crescent moons. More clearly than all else there shone forth in the middle of the door a single star with many rays.

'There are the emblems of Durin!' cried Gimli.

'And there is the Tree of the High Elves!' said Legolas.

'And the Star of the House of F.anor,' said Gandalf. 'They are wrought of ithildin that mirrors only starlight and moonlight, and sleeps until it is touched by one who speaks words now long forgotten in Middle-earth. It is long since I heard them, and I thought deeply before I could recall them to my mind.'

'What does the writing say?' asked Frodo, who was trying to decipher the inscription on the arch. 'I thought I knew the elf-letters but I cannot read these.'

'The words are in the elven-tongue of the West of Middle-earth in the Elder Days,' answered Gandalf. 'But they do not say anything of importance to us. They say only: The Doors of Durin, Lord of Moria. Speak, friend, and enter. And underneath small and faint is written: I, Narvi, made them. Celebrimbor of Hollin drew these signs.'

'What does it mean by speak, friend, and enter?' asked Merry.

'That is plain enough,' said Gimli. 'If you are a friend, speak the password, and the doors will open, and you can enter.'

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With a suddenness that startled them all the wizard sprang to his feet. He was laughing! 'I have it! ' he cried. 'Of course, of course! Absurdly simple, like most riddles when you see the answer.'

Picking up his staff he stood before the rock and said in a clear voice: Mellon!

The star shone out briefly and faded again. Then silently a great doorway was outlined, though not a crack or joint had been visible before. Slowly it divided in the middle and swung outwards inch by inch, until both doors lay back against the wall. Through the opening a shadowy stair could be seen climbing steeply up; but beyond the lower steps the darkness was deeper than the night. The Company stared in wonder.

'I was wrong after all,' said Gandalf, 'and Gimli too. Merry, of all people, was on the right track. The opening word was inscribed on the archway all the time! The translation should have been: Say "Friend" and enter. I had only to speak the Elvish word for friend and the doors opened. Quite simple. Too simple for a learned lore-master in these suspicious days. Those were happier times. Now let us go!'

In the movie, they put that the one to ask Gandalf about the riddle was Frodo, but in the book was Merry

[Nielo]

Okay, but now I really wanna know if it autocorrected from Merlin or Mellon. XD
Although if it's a LOTR reference, it makes sense that I missed it. My apologies to @hriven's inner superextrahypernerd, but I could never really get into LOTR (neither books nor movies). (Even though I would happily call myself a superextrahypernerd as well. Just... not including LOTR. XD)

[jellysundae]

I love how sideways this topic has gone, I hope we do find out in the end!

[hriven]

1 hour ago, Nielo said:

Okay, but now I really wanna know if it autocorrected from Merlin or Mellon. XD
Although if it's a LOTR reference, it makes sense that I missed it. My apologies to @hriven's inner superextrahypernerd, but I could never really get into LOTR (neither books nor movies). (Even though I would happily call myself a superextrahypernerd as well. Just... not including LOTR. XD)

 

At least my autocorrect knows Merlin, so i'm voting for Mellon

47 minutes ago, jellysundae said:

I love how sideways this topic has gone, I hope we do find out in the end!

LOL It's been a polemic entry 

[deboratibi]

I've already messaged the person who made it, I'm waiting for their reply... I said we'd know tomorrow, but I forgot that it's still Friday... I was thinking it was Saturday already (there's a general strike going on in my country so everything feels different).

Does anyone want to place any bets while we wait? I'm putting down 5 NP for Merlin  just kidding!

[jellysundae]

I'm holding out for him being an actual melon wizard!

He must be real, he exists on Minecraft look!

[Angeló]

On 4/28/2017 at 11:16 AM, Yuiina said:

Melon reminds me of Lord of the rings. It is the password to open Moria's gate. 
Melon means friend in elfish And Gandalf said the password so I thought that would be related to Gandalf. 
I think I'm wrong then xD

that is 100% Gandalf the Grey before he turned White (the hat the beard the staff)

Mellon Nin !!

[Nielo]

So... do we know if the winner (congrats, btw!) was meant to be Merlin or Gandalf?

[deboratibi]

48 minutes ago, Nielo said:

So... do we know if the winner (congrats, btw!) was meant to be Merlin or Gandalf?

Nope, the winner hasn't read my message yet. I'm dying to know! 

[Nielo]

Just now, deboratibi said:

Nope, the winner hasn't read my message yet. I'm dying to know! 

Me too! The suspense is killing me. What if it's some other wizard entirely? Maybe it's Dumbledore, randomly muttering 'melon'.

[deboratibi]

Just now, Nielo said:

Me too! The suspense is killing me. What if it's some other wizard entirely? Maybe it's Dumbledore, randomly muttering 'melon'.

ROFL! That would be so hilariously unexpected! Now I'm kinda hoping that's what it is 

[Yuiina]

I'm super curious about this one ahahah 
Can't wait for the winner to solve the mystery! I keep saying it is Gandalf!

[jellysundae]

MELON WIZARD! *stamps foot and yuiina turns into a melon*

Oops

 

*walks away nonchalantly*

[Yuiina]

@jellysundae how dare you! 

 

Bumping this! I'm still curious xD

[jellysundae]

Damn, thought I'd got away with it.

I guess the winner's not been on/replied to Deb, or she'd have told us.

[midnight_spell360]

Where is the next Entry? Runway #39? Was wondering if I could pull it off today sometime but I am having trouble finding it?

[jellysundae]

 

12 minutes ago, midnight_spell360 said:

Where is the next Entry? Runway #39? Was wondering if I could pull it off today sometime but I am having trouble finding it?

 

I always have trouble finding the entry threads.  It's because they're in the other customisation sub-forum. I find myself going round and round in circles looking for them. >_<

Hopefully, now that I've figured it out, I'll remember in future, but we shall see!