You know you're obsessed with them. Project Runway. Next Top Model. They're addicting, those contest shows.
Now, because Donna is oh-so-awesome, she's going to be starting this contest. She wants to see the great designers out there and see you show what your mama gave ya! ...no, not that. Talent.

There will be a total of 10 contestants and with that, you will have challenges each round, eliminating one by one, until we decide on a winner.

We? Who's we?
There will be myself as "head judge" and six other judges, which will each participate in giving you a score and critiques. I, as head judge, will only be providing comments without a score.
Your total score will be out of 60. 10 x # of judges.

1. You will be disqualified if your entry is not submitted by the deadline, unless we are given notice beforehand of a situation.
2. You must PM your entries to me by the deadline at midnight PST, and I will only accept them once. You may not PM me with a different version.
3. I will only accept entries uploaded to a site. There are plenty of free websites out there. You can make your own album on photobucket. Or if you're lazy like Donna, you can upload them to tinypic.
4. There will only be one winner this cycle, but I may put up another cycle in the future and if you were not chosen or did not win, you are welcome to join in the next. Winners may not participate as a contestant again, but they may apply to be a judge [anyone is allowed to apply to be a judge].
5. Once the cycle has started and we have recieved enough judges and contestants, there will be no more applications accepted.
6. After each round, the winner will be given immunity for the next challenge, until there are five contestants left.

hai im nu donate? :emorape:
No, sorry. You may start a quest thread here and ask for donations, or you can apply to various charities here in the proper forum though if you wish.

Sounds cool. How do I sign up?
In the Entries post, there is a form you can fill out and post in this thread. Please do not PM them to me.
I will recieve applications up until I have enough contestants and judges. After that, you may not join until the next cycle. But you are free to hang out and watch the fun! Hell, you can even join in on the contests and make your own avatar! Though, we will not count you as a contestant or score it.

How long are the deadlines, usually? I have a life ya know? School, soccer practice, working out at the gym, a job....
Don't worry. I'm sure everyone participating on this site has at least a little bit of time off [or you wouldn't be here. ;D]. I have a stressful life as well sometimes. I will give you ample time, which will be six days.

What if I can't make enough time on here to enter a round?
Don't freak out. As long as you PM me or post in the thread [whichever you wish] beforehand that there is a problem, we will delay the deadline a bit so you can enter. I understand you may be going away on vacation a bit with no computer access, have been bugged down with schoolwork, etc. But if you lie or PM on the day of the deadline about your vacation plans and I've seen you online the entire week, I may be a little irritated. And unless you turn something in, I WILL disqualify you. But I'm sure no one will do that. :]
Please do note that if you don't feel you can put in enough time to make an avatar once a week, then do not enter.

HELP! I'M A JUDGE! I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO! DDDD: And what if I can't find time to send in my scores?
Don't worry darling, it's not that hard. I will periodically update the entries post as I recieve them in PMs. You may start writing up your scores and comments as you see them, but PM me all your scores at once. Saves up some of my inbox. ^^;
If you don't have the time to finish all your judging, I will give you extra time, but the same rules apply as in the previous question. You need to PM me about the problem so I can know what's wrong. I'll be giving usually a day after all the entries are posted for the judges to send in their scores, so it's recommended you do your scores as they are updated on the page. If you can't get them by then, then we will exclude your scores and lessen the total points.

Wewt! I get to be a contestant! I'm so excited. But I don't have very many items...can I use the MAC? What if I don't have MAC?
Congrats on being chosen! And yes, you may use a variety of sources. You can use items from your own inventory, the Avatar Creator, or if you have the images and want to do so, you may even put them together on photoshop. As far as the latter, I will not be judging based on correct layering, but I do expect the items to be in their proper place on the avatar itself. So be careful!

Okay, so it seems kinda fun. But why should I sign up? What do I win?
For the third cycle, we will be giving 1000 gold to the winner!

Wow! That's awesome.
Correction, I'm awesome. I know, I know. Hold the applause.

Hmph. This avatar isn't coming out quite right. I wish I had other people's opinions.
You are free to post them in the thread and ask for critiques before the deadline. You can PM them to others as well, though I discourage this as it could lead to cheating.

IDONTLIKEMYJUDGINGIMMASCREAMATYOUBAAAAAAAAAH!
Please calm down. Not everyone feels the same way about an avatar that you do. That's what makes us all special. We each have our own styles which make us unique. I'm sorry you did not recieve the score you had hoped for but it was just a group of people's opinions. One person may have loved your avatar while another may not. If you were eliminated, it is merely because you had the lowest score overall. You are welcome to stay however and chat in the thread with everyone.

This idea seems a bit too familiar...
No, it's not original. To Menewsha maybe, but there have been several similar contests on other websites such as Gaia. My favorite being Gaia's Next Top Model. You can check the thread here if you wish.

___ Donna _______ Eserel ________ Clock ________ Seiki

foggyday
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Donna: Prince Caspian! Without the Fabio hair...an old prince and reminds me of Robert DeNiro in Stardust. It's okay, but I see him more of a closet case in my opinion.
Clock: This reminds me of the olden days, like a prince or something. xD It also reminds me of the fourth of July. You used the colors well and everything, but looking at it more closely now, I feel that it could be a little more drag-queen-like. Maybe by going with a shorter skirt and showing off the legs.
Seiki: I would have to say that yours is just a bit too.. I don't know? It's only just flamboyant to me, and not tranny tranny. I don't think the skirt achieved it's purpose well, and I don't feel it's over the top enough. And the colors are off. Not my favorite, but it's a good effort for the challenge. I think that you could have been much more over the top.
Eserel: I’m not an expert or even close to knowledge on drag queens, but you seem to hit it pretty close. But people in real life do not wear chestplates and you could have used an oddessy suit to cover up that bit of arm that shows. Needs earrings and a purse. I know it would bring in gold, but it would have fit the theme. Your blues dont match very well. And the reds sorta match. Needs a silver belt. The one from the patty day 08 layers under the armory and shows a tidbit. Needs more white at your feet somehow too. It is a bit much, but I could see this guy entering some sort of a draq queen prom queen contest or something. Seems a bit regal for the streets, but it could happen.

29/40


Aura
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Donna: This is my favorite. The colors mesh well and I LOVE the platforms. LOVE. I think you not only made a fierce looking drag queen, but also used a lot of items that usually don't work well all into one fabulous avatar. You rock.
Clock: First time I saw it I was afraid. :’D Looks like some cross-dressing pop singer who just got done with a concert. I like the color combo and the layering is all very snazzy. I especially like how the shoes look, but I wish the layering was actually possible.
Seiki: TRANNY FIERCE DIVA!~ That is all. Still disappointed that you're using layerings that don't work. I would rather see something that people could actually do with their avatars than just the creativity that you're trying to go for. Otherwise, Amazing avatar, and probably my choice for the win.
Eserel: The shoes again! Mmm Nice making pumps. Colors seem to be distributed well, but it is very top heavy. And I know making bottom clutter is very hard. I dont quite understand some of the accessories. Like the bee antennae and the hannukah pin. I know its to add color and whatnot, but it doesnt fir the theme. I couldnt quite tell if it was a guy being a girl or the vice versa. If it was a girl being a guy, you can take away the boa and the bow, but the opposite, you need more of a skirt. It is a bit too showy. Not very in real life ish. I mean its possible, but not too probable. I think its because you have so much on you, and people wouldnt use so many layers. But good use of the layering.

33.1/40 WINNER


Winterwolfgoddess
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Donna: Pink and bows are an awesome way to scream gay. I think some of the pinks are off, especially near the bottom they seem much lighter. Also, I like the slight accents of white scattered throughout without it seeming too overpowering in any one area. But I'd really like to see another color thrown in with it like a green or blue. Right now, it's a tad on the simple side.
Clock: What a cute cross dresser. :3 I like the fishnet stockings and how you used the little silver/white accents. The pinks in the center are a little bit darker than the pink hair and leg warmers, but it doesn’t bother me too much. I think the head could use a bit more, like maybe a small hairpin or something.
Seiki: Your final entry reminds me of a toxic pink glamrock groupie. It's really not very trannylicious like the other entries, and I think that where you tried, you really didn't understand the concept like you had previously stated. I have to say that I've been rooting for you all this cycle because your entries kept me hoping for more. I knew you had promise and I think with a little more creativity/time, you would have made som truly fierce entries. Your drag queen just wasn't enough to make the cut this time though. I do like how you used mostly the same color pink though. People generally don't match their pinks well >>
Eserel: Wearing pink doesnt make you a girl. But you get the point accrossed. The eye patch is unneccessary, and you could use some panda earmuffs in my opinion. Some better hair would have been nice. Some shades dont match, and its hard to tell your silver from your white. You could have used a tiara instead of a crown. I think it would have looked better. But I could see this outfit in real life for some reason. I picture it being a guy smoking a cig. XD I dunno why.

27.1/40

Entries due __8/16__ Midnight PST

Make Me a Queen!

Last challenge beezies, so it's time to really step it out and go crazy wild.
It's the drag queen challenge, so that means you can take a gender [either] and make them fabulous crossdressing.
I want to see your best because I and the rest of the judges will be grading you MUCH tougher than normal.
Good luck and I will see you on the runway.

Challenge 1: Mood Ring
Paprika


Challenge 2: I Scream
foggyday


Challenge 3: Christmas in...
Aura


Challenge 4: Rainy Days
Aura


Challenge 5: Mr. Fix-It
Winterwolfgoddess


Challenge 6: Impress the Judges
foggyday


Challenge 7: The Best Part of Waking Up
Aura






Burnt Biscuits
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Kiari
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Intoxicate
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Abis
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Paprika
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Krissy
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Zweres
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Posted here will be some of my favorite avatars that I've seen throughout the time that I've been here on Menewsha and saved. Some are really cool glitches while others have spot on matching and brilliant creativity. You may even recognize some of these...hell, you may even notice yourself here!

Donna's favorite words: omnipotent, smashing, dangnabit, fierce, obfuscate, awesome, excellent, bogus, booty traps!
If you know the reference to the last one, ilu. <3

Donna won admin's pick 2/11. ^0^ <3

http://nerdnirvana.org/index.php?s=t...in+a+microwave




Other random stuff will be posted here. If the judges want something here, they can ask. :]

We're open. ^^
And I'm looking for awesome contestants. :D <3
I wish my photoshop would work so I could have coolio banners. xP

First post!
:3

I love those shows soooo much!
xD
And nice thread!

*takes second post* Wow, awesome! I want to know the theme so i can start on a mac entry! Too bad the avi will look femalish...

@ Sith - You probably should post a message instead of grabbing the first post for the sake of it.

=o I'll probably enter this sometime soon.

@Anna- You know you wanted the first post... XD Joking. I really don't know how this shows work.. is it like a weekly elimination? I hope the MAC is fixed so male avis are not transvestites.. XP

I know I'm sorry
But this thread is like, a place where will hang out!

I'm sorry though
D;

I wanna be a judge too

@ Rasen - xD Nah, that's on threads that require free art.

Username:Rasengan
Sample:
Why I have what it takes to be a fabulous winner:
Well first of all, I am awesome (xP) And i love to make avatars, especially themed ones. I ran the Meneversary avi contest, and Donna is awesome! *runs and hides in teh emo corner*


Edit: @Anna- you know thats the truth.

@ Rasen - You know, this sort of thing is what I find extremely ironic in real life. People yell at you to tell the truth when you're telling the truth.

XD Totally true. Gah i hope i get accepted... what do you think of my sample? I am going to make a dream avi for my black and white and gold avi i have going on here.

@ Rasen - To tell you the truth, I never really liked it. The lighter blue on the Skirt doesn't match anything and sort of stands out. Which annoys me. And the light gold is concentrated more on the top. which annoys me. And I dunno, the shoes just don't look that good with that skirt either. *picky as hell* xD

Nice thread, love the idea ^^ I would love to be a judge XD


Username: Divine_lil_Brat
Sample:
"I like it, but I think the star halo is a but much. 7/10 I'm not sure if it would be Admin worth just yet. I like how the green, gold, and reds go together but I think the halo and fire files are to much. It should be one or the other. So far though it does look nice and you have a great start just try and polish it up some."

or

"I flat out don't like it. I would suggest trying a different thing, and maybe different colors with the cloak. Nothing really matches, well the yellows do but thats about it. I think it was a nice attempt but try again. Maybe pink instead of the yellow to help match the cloak, and different pants. 5/10...."


Why I'd make a most excellent judge: Well I have been Critiquing people's avi now for awhile now
My thread

I seem to do a pretty good job and I think I'm fair. Check out my thread if you want to see more more of work ^^

Oh wow. o.o
Yall post so fast. xD
Yay for contestants! ^0^

I think all of you should enter. :D

And yay Rasengan.
Nice sucking up. ;]

Wow Dystopia
You should be judge
......

I don't I can be one
-_-
I will just hang around

@anna- Picky as hell indeed, you would make a great judge.

@Donna- *sucks up* You are totally awesome... and you rock? XD

@ Donna - xD I'll enter.

@ Sith/Rasen - That may be true, but I'd like to enter the contest myself. And I'm guessing that judges aren't allowed to enter, since they'd probably be biased for their own avatar and junk.