First, the results of the latest Terry's Bonus Point Poll.

Terry's Bonus Point Poll

423 Respondents
128 Males
295 Females
Are you considering a career change?
Total	Percent	M	F	Answer
99	23.4%	24.2%	23.1%	Yes
297	70.2%	68%	71.2%	No
27	6.4%	7.8%	5.8%	Hah! Jobs are for suckers!

Looks like you're pretty happy with were you're at for the most part.  For the 5th of you who aren't, I still recommend NTC's "Career Decisions" program.  Best $30 you'll ever spend.

For the 6.4% who are actively avoiding employment, I like the cut of your jib.

Now, onto the next series of Terry's Bonus Point Polls!

That's right.  I said series.

PRESENTING:  THE FIRST EVER TV CHRISTMAS SPECIAL VILLAIN SMACKDOWN SHOWDOWN TOURNAMENT!

(Gotta find a shorter title for that)

8 of TV Christmas Specials more diabolical villains will face off double elimination tournament style over the next few days on Terry's Bonus Point Poll!  The winners and loser brackets have already been set via WDEZ's Facebook Fan Page.

Here are the competitors:

1)  Snow-Miser (from "The Year Without A Santa Claus"). 

Ruler of the icy northern regions of the earth, Snow Miser is able to convert matter to solid ice and even restore it to its original state.  Additional powers include making mini-me-esque clones of himself to do his bidding.

2)  The Bumble (from "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer")

A bundle of snow-white savagry, The Bumble brings pure, brute strength to the competition (and some sweet dance moves if the above vid is to be believed).

3)  Heat Miser (from "The Year Without A Santa Claus")

Ruler of the warmer regions of the earth, Heat Miser is the brother and arch-nemesis of Snow Miser.  Heat Misers powers are fire based.  If it can be hurt by heat, he can hurt it.

4)  Professor Hinkle (from "Frosty The Snowman")

A magician by trade, Professor Hinkle is versed in the dark arts and battles using an enchanted hat and rabbit sidekick.

5)  The Grinch (from "How The Grinch Stole Christmas!")

A master of disguise as well as breaking and entering.  He's a cuddly as a cactus, charming as an eel.  The four words that best describe him, and I quote, "Stink Stank, Stunk, HARDCORE".  Easily, the craftiest player in the competition.

6)  Burgermeister Meisterburger (from "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town") 

A hard hearted tyrant who commands of a vast legion of troops, Burgermeister Meister battles his opponents with pure military brutality.  Heaven help you if he sees you with a toy.

7)  Commercialism (from "A Charlie Brown Christmas")

Not the most violent villains in the competition, Commercialism fights a very indirect battle, lulling his opponent into a false sense of security.  One minute you're singing "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing".  The next thing you know, you're singing "Hark! The Herald Registers Ring".  An isidious competitor, this one.

8)  The Cossack King, Kubla Kraus (from "Jack Frost")

Another military brute, The Cossack King, Kubla Kraus commands a legion of robot soldiers.  A commie, he is everything that Christmas isn't.

And now, THE BRACKET:

Who's gonna win?  That's up to you!  Head on over to the WDEZ Club and may the best worst villain win!

Your TTPK Hint for last night is:  "some spell it with an 'a'"

Your Blog Keyword for today is "take4polls".  It's good for 250 WDEZ Club Points until 1700 on 12/19/09.

(By the way, I know the bracket looks rough.  I'll try to learn some web-skills over the weekend to clean that mess up.)

Be Cool,

TS