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Cicero Cook ([personal profile] chirographic) wrote in [community profile] peckenpaugh2019-12-18 02:36 pm
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HOLIDAY DEBATE CLUB MEETING

HOLIDAY DEBATE
what's up? 'Tis the season for love and brotherhood, but not inside the debate classroom! Cicero expects you all did your research on this month's topic, because it's time to decide on the ethical ramifications of Santa's workshop.

The room is decorated with some string lights and paper snowflakes. In the center of the room is a chair, to which Cicero has tied up [Non-Debate 'Volunteer' A] in even more string lights. They are dressed as Santa, because today, the jolly old toymaker is on trial for Christmas crimes.

TOPIC: Santa Claus exploits the lack of labor laws in
the North Pole and should be subjected to sanctions.

Hopefully the Elf on the Shelf doesn't make an appearance.
visuals!

the teams
  • PRO
  • Tybalt
  • Bijou
  • Fiona
  • Elijah
  • CON
  • Gertrude
  • Xenia
  • Mary Grace
  • [Non-Debate 'Volunteer' B]

how this works! β¬₯ This is Cicero's first year as Debate President and he's taking his appointment very seriously.

β¬₯ Debate club members are invited to assign their character's debate stats, which can be leveled up in the future by public speaking, getting into arguments, or doing research throughout the month. These will help your RNG results in future DEBATE DUELS!

β¬₯ The arguments section is where you get judged by Cicero, who isn't totally impartial, but Ms. Altizer and Mr. Berzelius are here to keep an eye on him. You can also reply to the oppenents' arguments to refute them!

β¬₯ I'll announce who won sometime this weekend to give everyone a chance to play in the space. For now, you'll just get Cicero's sparkling commentary.

β¬₯ Cicero is also actively recruiting to get more! asses! in! debate club! If your character came to watch or passed by or made eye contact with Cicero, please comment there to hear a very convincing argument about why you should join.
locations! ⬦ STATS: Your debater's strengths and weaknesses.

⬦ THE DEBATE: Is Santa abusing his workers?

⬦ RECRUITMENT: Join Debate! They're going to Nationals!

⬦ SCENES: If you want to.

⬦ OOC - QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS!
numerologest: (Default)

Re: OOC πŸŽ… DISCUSSION

[personal profile] numerologest 2019-12-18 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
TY Meggie!! i love a form-based IC/OOC game and wow how do i not have a single character in debate

Also from when we were trying to come up with a debate topic for December
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Re: OOC πŸŽ… DISCUSSION

[personal profile] crowhop 2019-12-18 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh I'm so here for this, I can't wait to argue to level up my STATS so I can more effectively discuss Santa and his sexy reindeer
Edited (or you know what the debate is actually about) 2019-12-18 22:02 (UTC)
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Re: OOC πŸŽ… DISCUSSION

[personal profile] princeofcat 2019-12-18 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
WORKING WAGE FOR ELVES


that’s a preview But omg this is amazing I cannot wait
There should totally be a side debate re: sexy reindeer
crowhop: ((=) unlikely)

STATS: Mary Grace

[personal profile] crowhop 2019-12-18 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
NAME: Mary Grace O'Malley
AGGRESSION: ⭐⭐
CONFIDENCE: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Has never doubted herself once in her life.
RESEARCH: ⭐
ELOCUTION: ⭐⭐⭐
DEBATE STYLE: Condescending. When it's not her turn, will snigger at her opponent's arguments, especially if they're any good. Research is easily her least favorite part and leans heavily on that confidence and elocution to coast on her bullshit. Damn near impossible to ruffle.
ANYTHING ELSE?: Starts sweating trying to piece out stats
crowhop: ((?) can you bring it to the top)

THE DEBATE: Mary Grace

[personal profile] crowhop 2019-12-18 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
NAME: Mary Grace O'Malley
PRO OR CON: CON
THEIR ARGUMENT: All of this starts with an assumption: that the North Pole operates within a capitalist framework. But where is the evidence of that? How could capitalism even survive in an environment so devoid of economic diversity? It's irresponsible of us to push our way of life — and our punishments — on this small community that, for all we can see, has been surviving just fine without our input for centuries.
SEXIEST REINDEER: You're a fool if you say anyone but Vixen.
ANYTHING ELSE?: Took her earrings out as soon as someone challenged her reindeer opinion.
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Re: OOC πŸŽ… DISCUSSION

[personal profile] crowhop 2019-12-18 10:29 pm (UTC)(link)
There's no way Mary Grace didn't try to pull someone's hair when they started in on the reindeer arguments
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Re: OOC πŸŽ… DISCUSSION

[personal profile] bratsquatch 2019-12-18 10:30 pm (UTC)(link)
god this is all so good. cannot wait to spy on everyone's arguments and STATS.
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Re: OOC πŸŽ… DISCUSSION

[personal profile] illtemperedhart 2019-12-18 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Very cute!!! God I need to hit up your intro, sorry, but I love the illusion of a Santa trial
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Re: OOC πŸŽ… DISCUSSION

[personal profile] bratsquatch 2019-12-18 10:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Very relieved for my son that he didn't show up on "sexiest reindeer day"
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Re: OOC πŸŽ… DISCUSSION

[personal profile] illtemperedhart 2019-12-18 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Me too 😩

Proud of him for even trying, Harrison would've been the least cooperative Santa
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Re: OOC πŸŽ… DISCUSSION

[personal profile] wrencredible 2019-12-18 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
Ahhh this is very cute!!!! I am traveling today but will toss Bijou in when I can!!!!
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STATS: Trudy

[personal profile] themurderbird 2019-12-18 11:50 pm (UTC)(link)
NAME: Trudy Judy Mcgilliguddy
AGGRESSION: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A little bit scary tbh
CONFIDENCE: ⭐⭐⭐
RESEARCH: ⭐⭐ She's very good at doing research, she's just easily distracted by other things
ELOCUTION: ⭐
DEBATE STYLE: By acting like the smartest person in the room. When she's wrong, she doubles down.
ANYTHING ELSE?: I didn't stagger them in a triangle on purpose I swear.
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THE DEBATE: Trudy

[personal profile] themurderbird 2019-12-18 11:58 pm (UTC)(link)
NAME: Gertrude Mcgilliguddy
PRO OR CON: Con
THEIR ARGUMENT: It isn't possible to sanction the North Pole. It cannot be economically sanctioned, because there is no trade (Santa gives gifts for free, and where he gets supplies from, no one knows). It can't be diplomatically sanctioned, because it has no known existing diplomatic ties.
SEXIEST REINDEER: Cupid?
ANYTHING ELSE?: Doesn't have a strong opinion on reindeer sexiness
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STATS: Tybalt

[personal profile] princeofcat 2019-12-19 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
NAME: Tybalt Zettler
AGGRESSION: ⭐️ Don’t have to fight if you’re right
CONFIDENCE:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
RESEARCH: ⭐️ Almost gave him a 🚯but he googled something a few times
ELOCUTION: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
DEBATE STYLE: Charms the pants off your ears. Appeals to emotion and β€œreason” more than fact. Makes cute jokes, very engaging, up until that point it’s pretty clear he has no idea what he’s talking about. But if he’s lucky maybe that won’t happen!!
ANYTHING ELSE?: I am sorry he is in this club
Edited (I should keep him at a lower number but I guess not ) 2019-12-19 00:29 (UTC)
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STATS: Fiona

[personal profile] girl_in_the_moon 2019-12-19 01:27 am (UTC)(link)
NAME: Fiona Moon
AGGRESSION: ⭐⭐
CONFIDENCE: ⭐⭐
RESEARCH: ⭐⭐⭐
ELOCUTION: ⭐⭐⭐
DEBATE STYLE: Fiona starts out quiet, but when she gets into the debate, she becomes more talkative and engaged. She's articulate and witty and often throws in bad puns. She's nervous but tries to hide it by acting poised and certain.
ANYTHING ELSE?: No
Edited 2019-12-19 01:27 (UTC)
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THE DEBATE:Tybalt

[personal profile] princeofcat 2019-12-19 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
NAME: Tybalt Zettler
PRO OR CON: Pro
THEIR ARGUMENT: Santa is a tyrant! If the currency of North Pole is indeed love and holiday magic, he is the main one to capitalize on it by being the face of a holiday that profits off the backs of hard working elves. They're people too, and who's heard their voice in this? (It goes on like this for a while)
SEXIEST REINDEER: Comet's on a hot streak ;)
ANYTHING ELSE?: while trying to remember all of the reindeer names i thought one was certainly Nixon

Re: OOC πŸŽ… DISCUSSION

[personal profile] teratophilia 2019-12-19 08:37 am (UTC)(link)
christ

SCENES (but not really): It's just Armani

[personal profile] teratophilia 2019-12-19 09:19 am (UTC)(link)
Arguments (even fake ones) stress him the fuck out, but Armani is still here to support his little big brother, Cicero, and his squatch-sister Fiona!! He googled what to wear for court trials and has showed up in a nice and surprisingly normal black suit with a festive holly lapel pin.

Go, fight, win!! Or whatever!!!!
girl_in_the_moon: (distressed)

THE DEBATE: Fiona

[personal profile] girl_in_the_moon 2019-12-20 12:14 am (UTC)(link)
NAME: Fiona Moon
PRO OR CON: Pro
THEIR ARGUMENT: Santa Claus forces the elves to do menial labour for little pay while he basically only works one night a year. Even though his actions may not break any law, we have a responsibility to intervene and put a stop to these ethics violations for the elves' sake.
SEXIEST REINDEER: Prancer likes to strut his stuff.
ANYTHING ELSE?: No
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Re: SCENES (but not really): It's just Armani

[personal profile] girl_in_the_moon 2019-12-20 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
Fiona is glad to see Armani and smiles and waves at him, gaining confidence from the presence of a friend.