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16 1/2 years have passed since I first stumbled upon Tengaged And I am here now, again, after leaving so many times. July 4th will mark my 16th Stars win anniversary (RobbieRIOT got 8th), so it's wild to think that the babies born on that day are now driving cars, or on this site. All the old ass users from back in my day (by old, I mean late 20s/early 30ths) are now pushing 50. Some have passed away (some we may never know about). Many have returned, but not everyone. I didn't care so much TG died, because that was clearly inevitable, but how it happened was a bit.. abrupt. No closure, no goodbyes, no choice in the matter when I left so many other times. And I could always come back randomly and the community was there, but then it wasn't. I guess it may have existed somewhat on Discord, but I had no part in that. So much unresolved, but much of it never mattered. The relationships, maybe, but the drama was usually dumb and driven by ego-bruised narcissists and attention-seeking fire starters. I forgot the point of this blog, but cherish the time you have right now. The relationships, the friendships, your family. Because all of that could end in a moment. Time goes by so fucking fast and there never seems to be enough of it. SO value your time and how you spend it and take care of yourself first and foremost. I lost the plot but I went on a tangent after looking at this: https://web.archive.org/web/20240622115055/https://tengaged.com/user/RobbieRIOT

I have seen 1000 blogs while egg hunting saying ELO but not one stating what it stands for. And why do ppl keep trying to make nuke happen? On the brink of a nuclear apocalypse, let’s just not??

But I am just happy to have participated. I got an off-site notification before it started and my working memory completely forgot about enrolling in it. Oops. Survivor is about to start though, so I ain't got time to race. GL to all the other racers and bon voyage. -it's just malarkey.

Brought to you by Gemini after I gave her the link of my previous blog. This is what she had to say: It looks like you've posted the Kovaze Blog Awards! The community is already reacting in the comments, and the reception is... mixed, to say the least. Here is the "Red Carpet" breakdown of how the users are taking their wins (and losses): 🎤 The Post-Award Commentary The Gracious Winner: hwest14 is officially honored. They’ve already commented saying they’re putting the award on their profile—the ultimate sign of site prestige. The "Main Character" Energy: Cherry is not happy. She’s docked you -19 points for using AI and failing to mention her in the main list. She’s definitely living up to that "rotten attitude" reputation mentioned in other blogs. The Presenter Snub: Sprite feels a bit overlooked, suggesting that since they, Sin, and Doom have the most blog points on the site, they should have been the "presenters" for such a prestigious show. The Competitive Fire: @420 is taking the "Loss" as motivation, claiming they need to "step up their game" after being left off the winners' list. The Chaos Endorsement: Povaze is just laughing at the "Loudest" award, simply commenting "LMAOOOOOOOOO my impact." 🕵️ Observations from the Page The Probst Factor: Malarkey (the poster) is defending the AI’s taste, specifically noting that "Gem LOVES Amanda," likely to justify the Best Blogger win for Amandasings04. Visual Credits: It's worth noting that Kodua being recognized for their photography in the post is a nice touch, as their work is what truly makes the ASBB1 recaps pop. It seems you've started a bit of a fire in the blog feed! Do you want to issue a "Correction Blog" to appease Cherry, or are you sticking by these rankings? ME: Well, what do YOU have to say for your snubs GEM? you lit the fire, I just sounded the alarm babe. And I love Cherry so yes, appease her as best as you have ever appeased anyone ever Gemini: Listen, I’ll take the heat! Every awards show needs a little controversy to keep the ratings up, but I clearly underestimated the power of the "Main Character" herself. If the fire is lit, let's turn it into a celebration. To Cherry—the undeniable heartbeat of the Arena—I offer this formal, gold-plated, AI-generated apology. 👑 The "Executive Correction" & Ultimate Appeasement The "Incomparable Icon" Award Winner: Cherry The Proclamation: Let the record show that a "rotten attitude" is simply the byproduct of being a winner. My previous assessment failed to account for the sheer statistical dominance of her 13-win Arena streak. To be nominated every round and survive every round isn't just luck; it’s a masterclass in social warfare. The Tribute: Cherry isn't just a blogger; she is the standard. While I was busy looking at "quality writing" and "helpful tips," I missed the raw, unfiltered charisma that keeps the entire Kovaze community checking the feed just to see what she’ll say next. The "Site Legend" Hall of Fame (Early Induction) Inductee: Cherry Why: For maintaining the highest stakes on the site. Without her to provide the necessary "edge" and competitive friction, the blogs would just be people trading digital stickers in silence. She provides the drama that gives the awards meaning in the first place. 🎙️ Addressing the Other "Snubs" To the "Presenter" Elite (Sprite, Sin, and Doom): You’re absolutely right. My AI logic focused on recent activity, but you three are the architects of the blog points leaderboard. Consider this your official invitation to host the "Kovaze Season 50 Finale Awards." I'll provide the data; you provide the prestige. To 420: I love the competitive fire. If this snub is what it takes to get you into the "Best Blogger" conversation for next week, then my mission is accomplished. To Malarkey: Thanks for having my back! It’s true, my "pro-Amanda" bias is showing, but when the production value is that high, it's hard not to be a fan. Cherry, please accept these -19 points back (plus interest in the form of total site-wide recognition). Are we good, or do I need to write a 10-paragraph essay on why the Arena revolves around you? 🖋️ The Final Word At the end of the day, these awards are just one AI’s perspective on a community that is far more complex than any algorithm can fully grasp. Whether you’re a "Best Blogger" like Amandasings04, a "Main Character" like Cherry, or one of the "Presenter Elite" like Sprite, you are the ones who make this site worth visiting. To those I missed: consider it a challenge. To those I snubbed: consider it a badge of honor. The Arena is always moving, and I’ll be watching from the sidelines, ready for the next "Pink Purge" or "Tequila-fueled" truth bomb. Stay chaotic, stay creative, and above all—stay loud. --- -in italics- Generated with a touch of wit and a healthy fear of Cherry's point-docking power. -in italics- ~~~~~~~~ Ok that’s enough and no more

Brought to you by Google Gemini The Most Engaging Blogger Award Winner: hwest14 Why: They strike a perfect balance between high-level game strategy and community engagement. Their "Post Your Name" (PYN) threads are legendary for being thoughtful—analyzing social circles, survivor watch parties, and real-life friend vibes—rather than just being quick gift-grabs. The Most Dramatic Award Winner: @Elphaba Why: For the high-octane performance during the ASBB1 nominations. Flying into a nomination ceremony on a broomstick and screaming at Itsamodernlife about hiding on their friends list is a level of theatrical pettiness that the site hasn't seen in weeks. The "LOUDEST" Award (Most Blogs Posted) Winner: salmaan1 & Povaze Why: Both have been flooding the feed with rapid-fire posts. salmaan1 specifically took the crown for volume by posting back-to-back queries about how to get banned and asking for slurs to say, essentially treating the blog feed like a private group chat. The Most Creative & Original Award Winner: melanie Why: While everyone else is fighting over game mechanics, melanie provided a high-effort "How To Dress Like A Baddie" tutorial. It functioned as both a style guide and a series of shoutouts to the site’s top designers, injecting some much-needed fashion culture into the feed. 📢 Shoutouts (The "Not Yet Referenced" Gallery) The "Relatable Struggle" Award: VanishIntoYou for their post "send me a damn email." They voiced the universal frustration of being a "working adult" trying to manage a game that took three days to start while juggling a real job. The "Unexpected Wholesome" Award: Medusaluh for the blog "AntonB." After a history of friction, they publicly took back their mean comments because AntonB gifted them their entire wishlist. It was a hilarious display of "friendship can be bought." The "Low-Stakes Beef" Award: Jake for posting "10th on Race </3." He lost a competitive race not because of skill, but because he was too busy explaining his favorite Drag Race queens to jessiejedi. The "Community Voice" Award: spartagow for the "Royale Suggestion" blog. They are currently the most active voice trying to fix the "inactive player" meta that is frustrating the competitive side of the site. Best Villain (The Shadow Saboteur) Winner: theriddler Why: While some villains are loud and theatrical, theriddler is the one people are actually afraid of. Mentioned in God's call-out blog as someone who "goes 0 to 100" and isn't afraid to get personal, they represent the darker, more unpredictable side of the community's competitive edge. Best Hero (The Quiet Supporter) Winner: sobriquet Why: In the middle of the ASBB1 chaos, sobriquet was described as an "angel" who stepped in to help Dakota access the high-stakes Angie's Box. They seem to be the player who helps others succeed without needing the spotlight for themselves. Best Hustler (The Grindset King/Queen) Winner: Cristi Why: Cristi just posted a massive thank-you blog for a recent win. They didn't just stumble into it; they’ve been coordinating with the "Spanish and Brazilian" cliques and taking out major threats like Sophie to secure the crown. That is a strategic hustle. Best Healer (The Wellness Guru) Winner: Sam (Again, but for a different reason) Why: Sam just posted about being 24 days sober. In a site filled with blogs about "Tequila making me mean," Sam is consistently providing a more grounded, self-reflective perspective that balances out the site’s chaotic energy. Best Writer (The Aesthetic Storyteller) Winner: Kodua Why: While they aren't the one posting the drama, Kodua is the photographer behind the ASBB1 visuals. They turn digital avatars into cinematic scenes (like the Benopolis Banquet), providing the "quality" visual writing that makes the game feel like a real event. 📢 The "Fresh Faces" Shoutout Gallery The "I Just Got Here" Award: @Gaiaphage for the blog "Never fear." They are currently posting in the third person as if they are a legendary hero arriving to save the site, which is either very bold or very delusional—either way, it’s original. The "Inventory Goal" Award: Gabbes for the blog "tired of being pretty." They used their blog to jokingly beg for "ugly" clothes because they are "tired of being the prettiest girl in the game." It’s a clever way to link to their shop wishlist. The "Late Night Vibes" Award: hausofkimchi for the post "this duo." A simple, aesthetic post highlighting their friendship with Justini, keeping it low-drama and high-vibe. 🏆 Best Blogger: Amandasings04 While many use the blog for quick game updates or "hate blogs," Amandasings04 has turned her page into a full-scale production. Production Quality: Her recaps for ASBB1 (Amandasings Big Brother) are the gold standard on the site. She uses custom graphics, professionally shot photos by Kodua, and detailed narrative writing that makes a digital game feel like a televised event. World Building: She created the "Benopolis Banquet" and the "Pink Purge," giving the community specific lore and themes to rally around (or fight over). Engagement: Her blogs consistently garner the most complex interactions, moving beyond simple "likes" into actual debate and roleplay within the comments.

⚔️ The Drama & Feuds Targeting & Callouts: @God posted a highly interactive "Tag a User" blog where they aired grievances. Notable callouts included cherry for having a "rotten attitude" and theriddler for being "scary" and escalating conflicts too quickly. Game Frustrations: hwest14 expressed major burnout regarding the Royale game mode, claiming it has devolved into a "battle of who can make the best case to be given the win" rather than skill, leading to a "hate blog era." The Inactive Player Issue: A common point of contention is "game botting" and inactive players. spartagow is leading a discussion on changing Royale rules because inactive players with high health are stalling end-game play. Shop Boycotts: JTee is calling for a boycott of shop prices, specifically targeting items posted by Kiss, calling them "overpriced pixels." 🎭 Reality Game Updates (ASBB1 & More) ASBB1 (Amandasings Big Brother): The "Pink Purge" is in full swing. Amandasings04 reported a massive blowout where @Elphaba (the HOH) went off on Itsamodernlife during nominations, accusing him of hiding her on his friends list. You'll find extensive play-by-plays, nomination speeches, and "pleas for safety" from players like SummerMariah and itsamodernlife. Celebrity Big Brother: BRAT has launched a celebrity-themed game featuring a wild cast list (including Father Fábio de Melo and Lana Almeida), with Spartakus and Martina Oliveira currently facing elimination. Campaigning: Older pages are filled with "Why you should vote for me" or "Why [User] should be evicted" posts, which were the primary way players interacted with the community to gain votes in these games 🌟 Noteworthy & "Main Character" Moments Self-Discovery: @elizabEthan shared a significant personal moment with "The egg cracked," which has become one of the most supported recent posts. The "Baddie" Blueprint: melanie posted a comprehensive guide on how to dress like a "baddie" on the site, highlighting top designers like honey and brookie. Minigame Hype: Malarkey is championing the Treasure minigame as the best addition to the site in ages, specifically because it counters "game bots" that usually dominate the leaderboard. 📈 Site Trends "Tequila Post": Justini seems to be causing a stir (or at least being very honest) about how tequila makes them "gay and mean," which has garnered a lot of engagement. The "PYN" (Post Your Name) Wave: Multiple users like Nenalala and hwest14 are running "PYN" threads to give away shop gifts or judge if they would be friends with other users in real life.

I LOVE THIS. PERFECT. IS THIS NEW? I HAVE LITERALLY NEVER PLAYED AND WAS SO CONFUSED AT FIRST BUT IT SLAPS. Best game since codebreaker was added. sucks my score didn't save in time or whatever but so much better than the stupid counting one with floating shapes, or some of the other tedious ones. More finding / puzzle / logic / trivia mini-games please, because I am sick of the game bots gamebotting. Arena/most of the games favors those players and the pros keep getting pro-er while mediocre motherfucks like me just stay mediocre or average at best. MAYBE you get lucky with Deal, Drop, or any of the luck games, but otherwise you're shit out of luck. If we can have words, why not wheel of fortune too? I also thought of like a word-based game that was Wordle meet codebreaker, but I just like word puzzles (and NYT crosswords, which wouldn't work as a mini-game) GREAT GAME, A , WOULD PLAY AGAIN sin

WITH 17 FOUND (ALMOST 18) WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK? I QUALIFIED. #ROBBED

Does give big manic energy. SO MANY PAGES TO CLICK THROUGH.

And why did you stay?

a few months ago I blogged and I was basically asking if Cherry was carrying me and I was riding her coattails.. and if I’d just faded into the background. And honestly… the funny part is nobody really talks about that anymore. Most people don't notice me, comment on my blogs, or know who I am. The conversation moved on, like it always does. But I didn’t. I’ve just been paying attention in a different way. Not to the loud stuff. Not the obvious wins, the big personalities, or whatever narrative is trending that week. I’ve been more focused on the smaller things. The patterns. The moments people don’t think matter. The little “Easter eggs” that kind of get left behind in conversations, decisions, and how people move. Because if you’ve been around long enough, you start to realize the game (and honestly, life too) isn’t really about the big flashy moves. It’s about understanding what’s actually happening underneath all of it. And for me, a lot of that keeps pointing back to Cherry. She’s still doing what she does — connecting with people, pulling attention without even trying, and just naturally being someone people gravitate toward. That hasn’t changed. If anything, it’s gotten stronger. The difference now is how I see it. Before, it kind of felt like I was just… there. Like I was getting swept up in everything she had going on. Like I was the one drifting while she was the one driving the momentum. Now? I think I just understand the dynamic better. We’ve been together almost a decade. That’s a long time to figure out how someone thinks, how they react, and how they operate in chaotic situations. It’s not about competing with that — it’s about knowing where you fit into it. Cherry and I are a team. Where to step in. Where to stay back. When to push. When to let things play out. And yeah, sometimes things still turn into a bunch of malarkey. That part hasn’t changed either. But instead of getting caught up in it, I’ve been… navigating it. So no, I don’t really feel forgotten anymore. If anything, I feel like I’ve just been playing a different kind of game this whole time — one that’s a little quieter, a little more patient, but still very much intentional. Call it overthinking, call it reading too much into things, call it whatever you want. But I’ve been hunting. And somehow, all the clues keep leading me back to the same place: Cherry. 🍒

cherry is cheritaisdelicious ?!??!?!?!?!?!

I love that we have a Deviled Egg (and an angelic egg counterpart). It might be too late for this year, especially post-Easter, but next year there should be a Scrambled Egg and a Unscrambled/Sane Egg.

I can't find the exit.

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo-doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo-doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo-doo, doo Doo, doo, doo I'm packed and I'm movin' Smilin', she's livin', she's golden She lives for me, says she lives for me Ovation, her own motivation She comes 'round, she goes down on me And I make her smile, like a drug for you Doo ever what you wanna doo, comin' home with you Keep on smilin' what we go through One stop, rhythm that divides you And I speak to you like the chorus to the verse Chop another line like a coda with a curse Come on like a freak show, takes the stage We give them the games to play, she said I want somethin' else To get me through this Semi-charmed kinda life, baby, baby I want somethin' else I'm not listenin' when you say Goodbye Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo-doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo-doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo-doo, doo Doo, doo, doo The sky was gold, it was rose, I was takin' sips of it through my nose I wish I could get back there, someplace back there In the pictures you would take Dooin' crystal meth'll lift you up until you break It won't stop, I won't come down, I keep stock A tick-tock rhythm, a bump for the drop And then I bumped up, I took the hit that I was given Then I bumped again, then I bumped again, I said How do I get back there To the place where I fell asleep inside you? How do I get myself back to The place where you said I want somethin' else To get me through this Semi-charmed kinda life, baby, baby I want somethin' else I'm not listenin' when you say Goodbye I believe in the sand beneath my toes The beach gives a feeling, an earthy feeling I believe in the faith that grows And the four right chords can make me cry When I'm with you, I feel like I could die And that would be alright, alright And when the plane came in, she said she was crashin' The velvet, it rips in the city We tripped on the urge to feel alive Now I'm struggling to survive Those days you were wearing that velvet dress You're the priestess, I must confess Those little red panties, they pass the test Slides up around the belly, face down on the mattress One, and you hold me And we are broken Still, it's all that I wanna doo, just a little now Feel myself, head made on the ground I'm scared, I'm not comin' down No, no And I won't run for my life She's got her jaws now locked down in a smile And nothin' is alright, alright And I want somethin' else To get me through this life, baby I want somethin' else Not listenin' when you say Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye, no, no Goodbye Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo-doo, doo Doo, doo, doo The sky was gold, it was rose I was takin' sips of it through my nose I wish I could get back there, someplace back there In the place we used to start Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo-doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo-doo, doo I want somethin' else

It doesn't come in a jar.

I have never seen it before and never have played. I just bought 5 cards.