arstechnica.com — John Siracusa presents the WWDC keynote bingo card. Actual attendees to WWDC are encouraged to play along -- first person to winn is expected to yell "bingo" loud enough so that people watching the webcast can hear the shout.
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zwebenJul 24, 2006
Yeah, it definitely needs to be randomized, otherwise it's just going to be 30 people yelling bingo at once, and no one will ever know who actually won.Plus, there's a good chance that no one will get bingo.
saralkJul 24, 2006
I don't think the aim of this is to "win" something. It's just a fun way of the writer to show us his WWDC predictions. Also, it will be quite a site to see a load of people just randomly stand up and shout Bingo.
greyareaJul 24, 2006
They've tended not to do live streaming anymore, as I don't think it ever worked very well. What they tend to do is release a stream-on-demand version about 12hrs after the event.Tends to be on Apple's front page.
coobertJul 24, 2006
Who does this joker think he is? I had this idea in February of last year!It even won me some bloody headphones:<a class="user" href="http://booc.coob.org/letter.jpg">http://booc.coob.org/letter.jpg</a>Bastards!
Closed AccountJul 24, 2006
Good job coobert.
_____3Jul 24, 2006
Amusing email someone forwarded me last week:////////////////////////////////////////////Falling Asleep in Meetings?Do you keep falling asleep in meetings and seminars? What about those long and boring conference calls? Here's a way to change all of that.1. Before (or during) your next meeting, seminar, or conference call, prepare yourself by drawing a square. I find that 5" x 5" is a good size. Divide the card into columns and rows -- 5 across and 5 down. That will give you 25 one-inch blocks. 2. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block: * synergy * strategic fit * core competencies * best practice * bottom line * revisit * expeditious * to tell you the truth (or "the truth is") * 24/7 * out of the loop * benchmark * value-added * proactive * win-win * think outside the box * fast track * result-driven * empower (or empowerment) * knowledge base * at the end of the day * touch base * mindset * client focus(ed) * paradigm * game plan * leverage3. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those words/phrases.4. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, stand up and shout "Bull$*!t!"
docdebJul 24, 2006
SJ, slightly turning away form audience then while turning back, "Oh, and for BINGO, just one more thing..."
geetarzJul 24, 2006
What would be funny if Jobs came out and yelled bingo right as the keynote started. Cause he's the only one who knows.
brentrisJul 25, 2006
i wish he put 'innovate' on that list. Steve says that every keynote, especially a WWDC.
boredzoJul 29, 2006
Here's my randomized version: <a class="user" href="http://geocities.com/iamtheboredzo/wwdcbingo">http://geocities.com/iamtheboredzo/wwdcbingo</a>Mirrors (because GeoCities has tight transfer limits):<a class="user" href="http://foomsoftware.com/software/wwdcbingo/">http://foomsoftware.com/software/wwdcbingo/</a><a class="user" href="http://homepage.mac.com/simx/wwdcbingo/">http://homepage.mac.com/simx/wwdcbingo/</a>Every time you open any of the EPS files, it will generate a random board for you. (Hooray PostScript!)
zhangzhangJan 5, 2009
How Great!
mrbingo1Apr 8, 2009
Nice - always great with more bingo :)