caprice January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 Introduction:(Mod Note: Don’t expect much continuity between this and the show’s timeline. Some of you will notice that I am blatantly cherry-picking, but there are too many aspects that I like that don’t necessarily fit in a single season. And we love Mrs. Blankenship.) Taking a long drag on his third cigarette of the morning, Don Draper looked out his window without seeing anything. He had a meeting with Peggy, Stan and Pete in thirty minutes and nothing worth showing. It shouldn’t be that difficult, but ever since losing the Hilton account, things didn’t feel right. At least the clients they’d been able to poach from Sterling Cooper knew what they were capable of. There were rumors that CGC were making moves on some of gleanings, but the good money, and people, were with SCDP. Across town, Ted Chaough was waiting to interview a young man he’d been hearing good things about. He’d never liked Duck Phillips (god, what a stupid nickname), but the man knew talent. Bert Cooper had certainly thought well of the man, and had benefitted from his finds for years. When they’d spoken, Duck had hinted that he might have something in common with CGC and was sending over an up-and-comer to prove his good intentions. The intercom’s buzz broke through his thoughts and then there was his secretary, announcing his interview. “Mr. Chaough?” The door opened and a young man poked his head through the opening. Ted was surprised to hear his name pronounced clearly, unlike that bastard, Roger Sterling. “Yes.” “Good morning, sir. Duck Phillips sent me over. My name is Bob Benson.” 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/
JayKay January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 Got mine! A long time ago! :D 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-771462
Machiabelly January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 PM received. I lost as a villain, I will win as a hero!! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-771463
Guest January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 Got mine. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-771929
Lisin January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 Got mine! Let the fun begin! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-771935
SVNBob January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 Memo received and filed. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-773044
BizBuzz January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 I am sorry, just a tad confused ... are we supposed to be starting, or was that just an intro to the story and we are getting something more later? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-774271
MarkHB January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 I think there will be more later. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-774388
caprice January 30, 2015 Author Share January 30, 2015 Day OneJoan moved through the office, checking the status of various departments and projects. She was feeling out of sorts and ready to take it out on the first secretary to step out of line. At least Don was getting some work done. She gave herself a mental pat on the back for assigning Mrs. Blankenship to him. Things were starting to pick up since forming SCDP. New employees were attracting a few new customers which helped ease the burden created by a lack of confidence shown by some of the clients that had been enticed over from Sterling Cooper. In Creative, Stan and Peggy were arguing about the approach to take on the Heinz account. Pete had been humming around, pushing them to think beyond the last ad and consider new uses for the client’s sauces. Unfortunately, that had only inspired Stan to go off on an erotic tangent which Peggy was trying very hard to not laugh over. Meanwhile, at CGC:Ted Chaough knocked on the door of his partner, Jim Cutler. When he entered, he grinned and said, “Well, good news. Phillips got it right with this one. He doesn’t have much experience, but we can fix that easily.” “Just what we need,” the older man groused, “some loser to train to our standards while that damn Sterling continues to make me look bad.” “Don’t worry, Jim. I have a plan.” In a dive, somewhere across the country:A slender, middle-aged man sat hunched over the bar while nursing a whiskey. The bartender watched from the other end of the bar, hoping to avoid the dark cloud that seemed to be hanging over the man’s head. The ashtray in front of him was in danger of overflowing and strangely more discouraging to the few people in the bar. While the man’s lips were moving, all that the bartender could make out was a muttered, “Damn you, Roger.” Active accounts:AthenaCuriousParkerMachiabellyphoto foxSilverstormmThe Crazed Sprucejessied112LisinTMunzTJtrack99JayKaySVNBobBizBuzzstaceyMarkHBwritingdreamerDougal It is officially Day. You have 48 hours to come to some sort of consensus, and yes, there is one clue in the story. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-774592
halgia January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 Humming (birds)? Grousing? Dark clouds? Sounds like nature, and we all know what that means.... (Nothing really stands out to me, though I am realizing that those are all sky-related things.) 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-774897
Machiabelly January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 The whole thing is about the ad biz///bizbuzz??? LOL Had to do it 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-774965
The Crazed Spruce January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 The Heinz reference seems pretty clueish, but I'll be damned if I can figure out who it points to. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-775301
Machiabelly January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 Well, the Steelers play in Heinz field and they are my team...but I am a hero 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-775368
TJtrack99 January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 (edited) My initial thought was that the Heinz paragraph had to contain the clue. Just don't have any idea where to go with it. Secondly, as for the dark clouds, they are pretty easily associated with storms... And in conclusion, I believe when next we see her that may have an announcement... Edited January 31, 2015 by TJtrack99 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-775611
egavasc January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 Well, the Steelers play in Heinz field and they are my team...but I am a hero I knew I liked you! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-775613
formerlyfreedom January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 Not seeing a lot in the way of clues. Yes, the Heinz thing is interesting, but not seeing a clue in there. And yes, clouds could be suggesting @SilverStormm, but I'm really hesitant to point any fingers in the first round. And in conclusion, I believe when next we see her that may have an announcement... In other news... Okay, so @TJtrack99 and I (his humble assistant) will be signing up to moderate the next game after the Game of Thrones Mafia that @egavasc will be moderating...The theme will be the shows of the Whedonverse (AoS, Buffy, Firefly, TBD...). You are welcome. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-775678
caprice January 31, 2015 Author Share January 31, 2015 In other news... Okay, so @TJtrack99 and I (his humble assistant) will be signing up to moderate the next game after the Game of Thrones Mafia that @egavasc will be moderating...The theme will be the shows of the Whedonverse (Buffy, Angel, Firefly, TBD...). You are welcome. I am SO in! 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-775728
TJtrack99 January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 I am SO in! Right now I'm planning on it being Agents of SHIELD/Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Dollhouse, with maybe some Firefly references thrown in (since that show takes place in the future). Though I've only watched through Season 3 of Buffy so far...*runs off to watch more* 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-776033
Machiabelly January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 I have watched all of AOS, all of Buffy, all of Firefly, but no Dollhouse. I am so in Next year egavasc 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-776106
MarkHB January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 I knew I liked you! Hey, who are those Steelers playing this week? ;) Current character inventory: Don Draper Peggy Stan Pete Joan Mrs. Blankenship Possible villains? Ted Chaough Jim Cutler Duck Phillips? Bob Benson Roger Sterling? A slender, middle-aged man Also, the "dark cloud" pointing to Silverstormm sounds likely to me. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-776207
Meredith Quill January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 Yes it does sound likely; except there is a teensy tiny flaw in that logic...in my experience, clues are never that easy c'mon srsly!...I bloody wish they were... To illustrate my point; I feel like a real space cadet at the moment because I don't have a Scooby what the real clue is, so cannot even throw shade elsewhere. Hopefully a higher power will show me the way asap - 'I believe'. *theatrically throws hands in the air* 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-776498
BizBuzz January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 Hmmmm, the only clue I see is the mention of Heinz, just like some others. Heinz is in Pittsburgh, and Machiabelly already mentioned the Steelers are her team, but honestly, this early in the game, I don't want to do or say anything. Ah yes ... we have our year shaping up quite nicely for Mafia! A GoT game and a Whedonverse game. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-776667
Machiabelly January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 I am a he :-) I am new, but a day 1 lynching seems cruel. Everyone should get 1 day and night of fun. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-777285
halgia January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 Heinz was also a pretty major arc on the show, so it's not that likely that it itself is a clue, in my mind. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-777338
Athena January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 Heinz was also a pretty major arc on the show, so it's not that likely that it itself is a clue, in my mind. Yeah, I was coming in here to say that. Dougal and I are lead mods at Mad Men... not that it's a huge advantage in finding who are good and evil. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-777366
Meredith Quill January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 (edited) Oh shit....I just re-read through a couple of times and picked up on this strange wordage: 'Pete had been humming around'...I have never heard that particular phrase before, so I thought I'd look up the word humming and this was one of the definitions I found... 'To emit the continuous droning sound of a bee on the wing; buzz.' Take from that what you will....but, if I die tonight, heroes, you will know why! Edited January 31, 2015 by SilverStormm to clarify better 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-777371
MarkHB January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 So far as the Heinz thing goes, it's exceedingly rare for clues to point to some private aspect about the player; they usually just indicate the name in some way. Rarely have Day 1 David lynches gone well in my experience; we don't even know who all the characters in the game are yet. I'm Ok with discussing until Caprevasc call time. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-777397
Meredith Quill January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 I'm not suggesting a lynch yet either, but I thought it important to share what I had found. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-777449
TJtrack99 January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 I'm not suggesting a lynch yet either, but I thought it important to share what I had found. I think that is intriguing for sure...those of you with Night abilities should consider these kind of things...but I don't think anyone really advocates for lynches on Day 1 unless, like, the story said "And then he ran into the villainous Bachia Melly..." Also I won't be around too much tonight - going out for a roommate dinner, and there's a somewhat important college basketball game here in town too. #beatDuke 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-777540
Meredith Quill January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 but I don't think anyone really advocates for lynches on Day 1 unless, like, the story said "And then he ran into the villainous Bachia Melly..." *That remark has made my face hurt with laughing* 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-777579
Machiabelly January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 That's my evil twin, not me 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-777651
BizBuzz January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 I am a he :-) I am so sorry. I have had the direct opposite happen to me, so I get it. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-777746
JayKay January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 I know nothing about Mad Men, but I do know that there appear to be some characters missing so I vote no David Lynch for today. And I'm psyched for a Whedonverse game, woohoo! (I beg of you, don't put Riley in the game because it will end up being me.) 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778021
Guest January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 Heinz was also a pretty major arc on the show, so it's not that likely that it itself is a clue, in my mind. Yeah, I was coming in here to say that. Dougal and I are lead mods at Mad Men... not that it's a huge advantage in finding who are good and evil. So far as the Heinz thing goes, it's exceedingly rare for clues to point to some private aspect about the player; they usually just indicate the name in some way. Rarely have Day 1 David lynches gone well in my experience; we don't even know who all the characters in the game are yet. I'm Ok with discussing until Caprevasc call time. Well, just thought I'd share what I've been doing. I remembered that Peggy worked on the Heinz Baked Beans campaign. So I went looking for competitors to see if any names of those might be a clue. (None that I could find.) Then I went to the wiki page for baked beans in general and there is a section about flatulence. (Still nothing) Sometimes a hero has to research some unpleasant stuff. Just saying. I'm fine with following everybody else's lead re: the David Lynch. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778029
writingdreamer January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 All right guys, got my PM and am ready to play! No idea about Mad Men, having never watched the show, but should be fun nonetheless! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778053
Machiabelly February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 No worries BizzBuzz Welcome Dreaming. That smell is Curious Parker...he says it is research 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778190
Guest February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 No worries BizzBuzz Welcome Dreaming. That smell is Curious Parker...he says it is research I am NOT smelly. hee. PS. FTR, I'm a she. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778214
Meredith Quill February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 No worries BizzBuzz Welcome Dreaming. That smell is Curious Parker...he says it is research I am NOT smelly. hee. PS. FTR, I'm a she. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778218
Machiabelly February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 Sorry Curious. Silverstorm...I was raised for a lot of my life by a widowed mother who ran a rooming house for young women. I now live with my wife and stepdaughter. I know EVERYTHING women say and do. LOL 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778230
MarkHB February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 Also I won't be around too much tonight - going out for a roommate dinner, and there's a somewhat important college basketball game here in town too. #beatDuke Is tonight the 1K for Coach K game? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778243
Guest February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 Sorry Curious. No problem. ;) How were you to know? I was talking about farts, after all. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778251
Meredith Quill February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 Silverstorm...I was raised for a lot of my life by a widowed mother who ran a rooming house for young women. I now live with my wife and stepdaughter. I know EVERYTHING women say and do. LOL Then you know what I posted is 100% true! :D 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778275
Machiabelly February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 Yes, he said heroically 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778293
TJtrack99 February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 Is tonight the 1K for Coach K game? He actually already got it before tonight. Now he was 1001. *grumbles* 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778501
caprice February 1, 2015 Author Share February 1, 2015 *Mod Note* Also I won't be around too much tonight - going out for a roommate dinner, and there's a somewhat important college basketball game here in town too. #beatDuke Ooh, I saw some of that game at the pub tonight. Bummer. Speaking of, there's a semi-important football game on tomorrow, right Mark? I'm hosting a neighborhood party, so... whenever the 48 hours is up, pretend I called it. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778603
formerlyfreedom February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 Speaking of, there's a semi-important football game on tomorrow, right Mark? I'm hosting a neighborhood party, so... whenever the 48 hours is up, pretend I called it. So assume at 48 hours, whatever has happened is the end? I just want to be clear, that we should belly up to the bar then, since some sort of sporting event is taking place. Me, I'm in the land getting a foot plus of snow between now and then. And no one has told us to stay home and not go to any sporting event parties...... 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778611
caprice February 1, 2015 Author Share February 1, 2015 So assume at 48 hours, whatever has happened is the end? I just want to be clear, that we should belly up to the bar then, since some sort of sporting event is taking place. Me, I'm in the land getting a foot plus of snow between now and then. And no one has told us to stay home and not go to any sporting event parties...... Oh, after double-checking, 48 hours will be 2pm Central tomorrow. I'll be here to call it. Never mind. stacey, you'd be more than welcome at my party. At least, if it wasn't going to be hazardous to drive.... 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778622
Machiabelly February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 I am heading to Moncton (2 - 3 hour drive), to the casino for a couple of nights with my wife. I will check in though, the tablet is coming with me. Wish me luck...with the casino, I am fine with my wife. LOL 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-778992
MarkHB February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 Good luck with the casino and the drive, Machiabelly! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-779246
caprice February 1, 2015 Author Share February 1, 2015 Cute avatar, Mark. I could add one of my cleavage peeking out of my 'hawks t-shirt.... ;) Have fun at the casino and drive carefully, Machiabelly! Okay, it's Night. I'm still cleaning and in party-prep mode (thank goodness for cold winter weather - we're storing beer on the deck! I'll put finishing touches on the story tonight (depending on how late the game and clean-up go) and confer with my co-mod about details tomorrow. The bar is OPEN!! 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/96947-mad-men-mafia/#findComment-780083
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