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Old 08-21-2009, 12:18 PM
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Harrowing Horror: "Box of Awesome" Chronicles, Chapter ?

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Original thread: Box of Awesome World Tour

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MysticBoo's Journal, 21st of August, in the Year 2009 A.D.:

I found myself awakening in a cold sweat, escaping the horrid nightmare which I had been subjected to by memories of the box. How long had it been since I that infernal machine scarred my life? How long had it been since I gazed upon its demonic beauty?



It was cemented on my board merely a week ago. I had dared to turn its control to maximum, and felt an overwhelming chill run up my spine as its eerie light filled the room. I began to play, and each note sounded more beautiful and more captivating than the last. I had not fathomed such a metamorphosis. It was too much for human ears to bear, for the human mind to comprehend. The perfection was unnatural. Horrified by its power, I disconnected its source of power and retreated to my room, safe from its wretched reach. What had I done? What was this box truly capable of? How could I have been so foolish as to turn the control past the realm of safety?

And shortly afterward came that fateful night. I found myself drawn to it once again. I ignored my conscience and my fears and decided to turn it on once more. I had to see its glow again. I had to feel its power. It called for me like a siren, and I came to it like a fool. I dressed in my finest clothes, convinced that it deserved only the best from me.

I approached my board, and noticed it missing. Impossible - where could it have gone? In a panic, I stepped out of the comfort of my bedroom, and noticed a light emanating from the table in the dining quarters. I looked at the ceiling, and there I saw it - a terrifying blue light.



I looked down at the table, and there it was. It had moved from my board. It was active.



This made no sense at all. It could not have moved itself. Or could it have?

That should have been my final warning. The one which should have commanded me to stop and dispose of that box before it consumed my very being. But I ignored reason. I ignored common sense. I stepped closer to it. Remembering my comrades' warnings of eye protection, I reached for my goggles and strapped them on. I reached for the pedal and examined it, my eyes feeling safe behind the dark lenses of my goggles.



The light was inviting. I could not help but look closer. I could hear it calling my name, drawing me closer still.



I could feel sweat dripping down my forehead. My fear was resurfacing. I shrugged it off and removed my hat, thinking that I would feel more refreshed without it. I should never have removed my hat.

The lamps above me brightened. The box's light grew dim. I was taken aback by this sudden change. What was it doing?



I stared straight into the eye of the beast, seeking the light which had faded from my view. And in an instant, the lamps above me flickered and waned. The blue light returned with renewed vigor and intensity.



This was it, I thought. The secret of the box was in its light. I needed to know more. I needed this light! My blood began to boil as I looked closer and closer, absorbed by the terrifying beauty before me. I removed my goggles and dared to stare straight into the light with my own eyes.

And then it happened. The awesomeness.

It came. The chaos. It came.



And then all was black.

I remember falling to the floor. I do not know what happened to me next.



Hours later, I arose from the floor, weak and confused. The box was off now, and within reach. Its power was gone for the time being, but it would return. I dared to provoke the monster, and it struck me with an awesomeness no human could ever stomach. It was too dangerous for mere mortals. My life nearly came to a close in the pursuit of this mysterious power. My survival was nothing more than luck, I was certain.

I knew I had to get rid of it. I had to send it away, far away from me. I could not let another human be harmed as I was.

So I sent it to a squirrel.
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WOW, talk about a refreshing post!

I never expected this...it sure beats the heck out of "What bass should i buy" or "Should i buy an SX" type of threads.

Nicely done Mr. Boo.
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Would the Box of Awesome want me to buy an SX?

How does the Box of Awesome get its tone in "Killing in the Name/Hysteria/46&2"?

Can I use and ODB-3 and an SX jazz to get the same tone as the Box of Awesome?
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Would the Box of Awesome want me to buy an SX?

How does the Box of Awesome get its tone in "Killing in the Name/Hysteria/46&2"?

Can I use and ODB-3 and an SX jazz to get the same tone as the Box of Awesome?
I fell off my chair...what´s not to love about TB?

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This thread is still delivering.
And so it shall continue...
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And then it happened. The awesomeness.

It came. The chaos. It came.

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• Warning: Pregnant women, the elderly, and children under 10 should avoid prolonged exposure to The Box of Awesome.
• Caution: The Box of Awesome may suddenly accelerate to dangerous speeds.
• The Box of Awesome contains a liquid core, which, if exposed due to rupture, should not be touched, inhaled, or looked at.
• Do not use The Box of Awesome on concrete.
• Discontinue use of The Box of Awesome if any of the following occurs:
o itching
o vertigo
o dizziness
o tingling in extremities
o loss of balance or coordination
o slurred speech
o temporary blindness
o profuse sweating
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• If The Box of Awesome begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter and cover head.
• The Box of Awesome may stick to certain types of skin.
• When not in use, The Box of Awesome should be returned to its special container and kept under refrigeration. Failure to do so relieves the makers of The Box of Awesome, Wacky Products Incorporated, and its parent company, Global Chemical Unlimited, of any and all liability.
• Ingredients of The Box of Awesome include an unknown glowing green substance which fell to Earth, presumably from outer space.
• The Box of Awesome has been shipped to our troops in Saudi Arabia and is being dropped by our warplanes on Iraq.
• Do not taunt The Box of Awesome.
• The Box of Awesome comes with a lifetime warranty.
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Yes!

And Freaqy, your new avatar and line have me laughing soo hard! ITs perfect!
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The Box of Awesome comes with a lifetime warranty.
Not that you'll be needing it, of course.

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Freaqy, your new avatar and line have me laughing soo hard! ITs perfect!
I find that it dwarfs when scrutinized in its current thread, under current conditions.

Incidentally, I found your new tagline quite amusing.
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I find that it dwarfs when scrutinized in its current thread, under current conditions.
That's what SHE said...
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That's what SHE said...
No, SHE said nothing after SHE laid eyes upon that mythical Box of Awesome. There was nothing left to be said. Or was it that SHE couldn't manage to operate her jaw muscles?
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No, SHE said nothing after SHE laid eyes upon that mythical Box of Awesome. There was nothing left to be said. Or was it that SHE couldn't manage to operate her jaw muscles?
Ha! I'll bet that she couldn't operate her jaw muscles.
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Not that you'll be needing it, of course.
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