Intern Inferno 2k9: Round 1 Week 2
July 17, 2009 • 3:34 pm • POSTED BY eArnold
Before going into the lineup for this week, let’s take a look at the results from the first week of Round 1…
Liz “Football Head” Arnold vs. Phil “Honeycomb” Holcombe
In the play-in round; humble Phil Holcombe unleashed his unconventional two-handed grip, proving himself unstoppable. Apparently growing up playing tennis has its advantages. With poor wardrobe choices working against her, Liz didn’t stand a chance. Future opponents beware: do not trust Phil’s modesty.
Score:
Game 1: 11-4, Phil
Game 2: Don’t worry about it, Phil won. By a lot.
Sarah “The Riddler” Riddle vs. Mike “Suzuki Slim” Zwizanski
After a slightly suspicious setback involving Jewish History and a rogue bag, Mike dominated Sarah. Following a perfect cross-court attack, Mike unleashed his emotionally detrimental smack-talk catchphrase: “That’s right”. Sarah crumbled, and the match was over.
When asked what one thing would improve him game*, he quickly responded
“I would have to go with a ketchup dispensing belly button”
I’m not sure how that would help, but I know I’m bringing French fries to his next game.
Score:
Game 1: She tried. Mike won.
Game 2: She tried harder. Mike still won.
Anna “Crappywriter” Hartley vs. Phil “Honeycomb” Holcombe
Hoping to overturn the male-dominant paradigm, Anna was the first girl to receive a diagonal slash on the scoreboard. Unfortunately, Phil’s two-hand tango put her back on the sidelines with the other ladies.
When asked about his impressive showing in Round 1*, Phil skirted the subject,
“I’d prefer to talk about octopuses. Their feet are attached to their head. How weird is that?”
Future opponents beware: Do not trust Phil’s mental stability.
Score:
Game 1: 11-5, Phil
Game 2: 11-7, Phil
Now with part one of Round 1 over, the last 4 interns must compete for the final 2 spots in the semi-finals. Here are the match-ups:
Tyler “The Goon” Muldoon vs. Megan “Ed” McMahon
Player Bios:
NAME: Tyler Muldoon
AGE: 21
HEIGHT: 6’0”
WEIGHT: 170
HOMETOWN: Lafayette Hill, PA
UNDERGRAD: Temple University
MAJOR/MINOR: Double Major – Marketing/Risk Management
AREA OF INTEREST IN ADVERTISING: Account Management
WHAT DO YOU BRING TO ADVERTISING: A hardworking, dedicated attitude with an open mind to creative, new ideas.
FAVORITE AD/DESIGN: Nike- “Just Do It” Campaign – It was one of my assignments in school to do a 10 page research paper on my favorite ad campaign.
FAVORITE INTERN “DUTY”: Performing a top secret mission to 1900 Market Street to pick up a lost item and then being questioned as to whether I am the really the secret agent assigned to the job.
WHICH 160OVER90 EMPLOYEE DO YOU WANT TO BE LIKE WHEN YOU GROW UP*: Jon Fruman – Jon came to my class and gave me a good sense of what 160over90 was all about and helped me set up my interview here [editors note: awwww]. Jon and I are also starting a ping pong rivalry in which my record is currently (0-1), unfortunately.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: I actually have a light that emits from me that not only makes me a very productive person but also increases the efficiency of everyone around me.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: I care too much….
Thoughts on Megan’s ping pong skills*: One word: “Pathetic.”
NAME: Megan McMahon
AGE: 21
HEIGHT: 5’3
WEIGHT: 120
HOMETOWN: Scranton, Pa
UNDERGRAD: Temple University
MAJOR/MINOR: Advertising
AREA OF INTEREST IN ADVERTISING: the PR that goes along with it!
WHAT DO YOU BRING TO ADVERTISING: everything
FAVORITE AD/DESIGN: Sony’s Bravia Paint Ad
FAVORITE INTERN “DUTY”: Having our own intern “white board” and beer Fridays.
WHICH 160OVER90 EMPLOYEE WOULD YOU NOMINATE TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT*: Ryan Brown… solely based on the glasses worn during the account management forum
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: optimism, dedicated and being creative.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: my ocd.
Thoughts on Tyler’s intelligence*: “I think we all just ‘misunderestimate’ him.”
Liz “Thin Lizzy” Henry vs. Mike “Mad Dog” Medoro
Player Bios:
NAME: Liz Henry
AGE: 22
HEIGHT: 5’8”
WEIGHT: 130
HOMETOWN: Bryn Mawr, PA
UNDERGRAD: Denison University
MAJOR/MINOR: Communication/Psychology & Art history
AREA OF INTEREST IN ADVERTISING: Account Management
WHAT DO YOU BRING TO ADVERTISING: Speed & Agility
FAVORITE AD/DESIGN: Wendy’s “Where’s the beef?”
FAVORITE INTERN “DUTY”: Reading “Turkey Call” magazine for competitive research
WHICH 160OVER90 EMPLOYEE COULD YOU SEE HOSTING A CHILDREN’S TV SHOW, WHY*: Jon, because he always has marshmallows.
WHAT WOULD THE CELEBRITY NICKNAME BE FOR YOUR FAVORITE 160OVER90 EMPLOYEE COUPLE*: “Mr. Giruman” (for the Giroux/Fruman AE power team)
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: I’m a perfectionist.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: I’m a perfectionist.
Thoughts on Mike’s attitude around the agency*: “At this rate… [he] will be the first…to achieve world domination based solely on [his] ability to annoy everyone…”
NAME: Mike Medoro
AGE: Twenty-One
HEIGHT: 5’ 11”
WEIGHT: 155
HOMETOWN: Williamstown, NJ
UNDERGRAD: Yes
MAJOR/MINOR: Interactive Media Design
AREA OF INTEREST IN ADVERTISING: Print and Web
WHAT DO YOU BRING TO ADVERTISING: A love and passion for good design.
FAVORITE AD/DESIGN: I love old Art Nouveau designs, pop-art, and clean/modern design ads. (e.g. Apple ads)
FAVORITE INTERN “DUTY”: Designing or HTML + CSS development.
PERSONAL STRENGTHS: Punctual, Self-Motivated, Meticulous.
PERSONAL WEAKNESSES: Quiet.
Thoughts on Liz’s unconventional tactics*: “[She is] a crazy drunk who can’t hold a job… [and an] insane manipulator who wishes she could be famous.”