The 'Shroom:Issue LXXIV/Interview

Interview by

Hi, I'm Superchao, and at this rate I'm going to subcontract out introductions.

This month, I'm interviewing Shoey! Shoey is certainly one of the most... unique members of the community, and has certainly become very well known because of it. With his barrage of name changes, and his tendancy to be whimsical and unexpected, he's certainly left an undeniable impression on the users. But he's also been a solid wiki editor, and has even been made a patroller over there - as well as directing the Fun Stuff sub-team of the Shroom. If you want to know more, then just read the interview!

The Interview
Superchao: Hello once again, Shroom readers! I'm embarking on a most dangerous quest today: Superchao: I'm interviewing Shoey! Superchao: (that's your cue) Shoey: hello Shoey: it's about time Shoey: interviewing people like 3k and fucking pi before me Shoey: what's wrong with you? Superchao: In my defense, I wouldn't have interviewed Threek before you if you hadn't had a bad schedule. Shoey: in my defense Shoey: you're still a jerk Superchao: And besides, I needed to level grind. Can't go into a Shoey interview unprepared. Shoey: you can never be prepared enough to take me down Superchao: I can at least be prepared more than the last guy. RIP him. Shoey: I've never been interviewed before Shoey: so rip nobody Superchao: yes, poor Nobody. may he rest in pieces Superchao: So anyhow! How did you find the wiki? I'm sure it's an exciting tale. Shoey: well you see I was looking up random mario things (because I have that kind of time) when I stumbled upon the wiki (this was back when there were bears on the wiki) Superchao: pfft, bears Superchao: in my day we still had to deal with dragons and sea serpents Shoey: you ever fought a bear with the strength of 1000 sea horses? Superchao: No, but I fought a seahorse with the strength of 1000 bears. Shoey: WAIT Shoey: is was his name paul? Superchao: no it was george Superchao: but i think he knew a paul Shoey: sounds like George Shoey: always fighting people made of blocks Superchao: So what made you decide to register for an account? Shoey: I believe it was proposals Superchao: Well, that's new. I think this is the first time I've heard of someone signing up just to vote on proposals. Superchao: Are you just that fond of policymakings? Shoey: Probably Shoey: tbh i'm pretty terrible at policy making Superchao: that's our shoey Shoey: oh you Shoey: (enter laugh track) Superchao: Does that have anything to do with why you like 19th century sentators? Shoey: no not really Superchao: Oh okay. Shoey: WAIT Shoey: I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH 19TH CENTURY SENATORS Shoey: I WAS AN 19TH CENTURY REPRESENTATIVE Shoey: BUT I WASN'T A 19TH CENTURY SENATOR Superchao: I stand corrected. Shoey: yes yes you do Superchao: ANYHOW, obviously you edited and for some strange reason Superchao: They decided to make you a patroller. Superchao: Why in the world did they do that? Shoey: I think your skipping a lot of time between when I started editing and when I got promoted Shoey: like 4 years or so... Superchao: well then tell me Superchao: What did you do for those 4 years? Shoey: well i've been blocked Shoey: twice Shoey: went on a year and a half hiatus Superchao: Oh yeah, once of those was for six months Superchao: Wasn't that time Q Shoey: Love that guy Superchao: Did he block you like no one ever blocked you before? Shoey: no i'm sure people have been blocked for 6 months before Superchao: Then why are you his biggest fan? Shoey: he's got a Q in his name Superchao: oh okay Superchao: So during those four years - well two years considering six months + year and a half off Superchao: I'm sure you've made many a friend Superchao: Why not talk about some of them? And how you became pals. Superchao: for example, bop (_;7) and yoshikong Shoey: well my best pal is/was bop Shoey: he was the best Shoey: I don't remember how we became friends Shoey: but boy did we become friends Superchao: You were inseperable, through thick and thin! Superchao: and then he vanished forever. Superchao: he'll be back someday, i'm sure ofit Shoey: after you interviewed him that is Superchao: YOU GOTTA BELIEVEEEE Superchao: are you implying something Shoey: yes Superchao: mcd and mst3k are still around Shoey: i'm implying that you kidnapped bop Shoey: those are all robots Superchao: Then why is there no Bop robot? Shoey: no robot could capture bop's amazingness Superchao: are you implying a robot could be as much of a chill bro as mst3k Shoey: yes Shoey: chill penguin Superchao: ...I don't actually have a response to that. Superchao: How about you just tell me about being buddies with YoshiKong. Shoey: MWAHAHAHAHA Shoey: yoshikong currently serves as the new bop in my eyes Shoey: he's someone I can talk policy with Superchao: Bop 2.0 Shoey: he's probably the admin i'm closest with Shoey: pretty much Superchao: So sort of like me and Craisen, except I imagine you don't call him a dumb bunny all the time. Shoey: but yeah he's cool except he likes yoshi Shoey: that makes him kind of lame Superchao: who's your favorite mario character Shoey: Probably Tatanga (always stick with the obscure) Superchao: tatanga's not as good as waaario Shoey: you shut up Superchao: no you Shoey: this interview is over Superchao: oh no it's not Superchao: get back here Shoey leaves Superchao lassos Shoey: alright wonder woman Shoey: i'll stay Superchao: In other areas, you actually got promoted to Fun Stuff Director. Why'd they pick you and why'd you accept, anyway? Shoey: I have these incriminating pictures of Gamefreak75 Shoey: and I threatned to reveal them to the world if he didn't give me his job Superchao: Well no wonder he gave it up. Shoey: Or it could have had something to do with the fact that I wrote consistently for a year or something like that Shoey: plus I have a pretty favorable wiki reputation what with being an admin Superchao: Nah, I'm sure it was the incriminating pictures. Shoey: probably Shoey: that's why Gamefreak has to pay me 20 pounds every month Superchao: What's it like, anyway? Shoey: a lot like being a wiki staff member but with more dippy Shoey: and less glowsquid Shoey: we also have free wayoshi plushies Shoey: and chat meetings sometimes Superchao: So did you actually have any good friends back in the day? Superchao: i.e. before you came back from your hiatus Shoey: no Superchao: that was quick Shoey: I wasn't around very long Shoey: and I wasn't the most social guy Shoey: also I was a dick Superchao: But aren't you still a dick Shoey: yes Shoey: but now i'm a dick with friends Superchao: True. Shoey: by the way blocky Shoey: that sweater looks awful on you Superchao: you shut up, my grandma knitted this for me Superchao: >:( Shoey smokes a cigar Superchao: Actually, you never answered my original question. Superchao: why did they think /you/ were a good choice to promote Shoey: Mostly because I sponsor the admin ocean volleyball team Shoey: but also because I was the most active user by far Shoey: I have a way with proposal votes Shoey: i'm active on the forums Shoey: and i'm one of the most active users in chat and one of the only admins in chat on a regular basis Shoey: but other then that it was a terrible idea Shoey: oh also i'm more mature then most users Superchao: Even if you don't show it all the time :V Shoey: being mature when you don't have to be is pointless Superchao: Interesting life philosophy, I gotta say Shoey: Live is all about entertainment Shoey: and I want my life to be filled with it Superchao: How much of the important admin equipment have you broken, anyway? Shoey: a couple barrles full of tuckys boot leg whisky Shoey: and like six rudnicki radars Superchao: So that's why we couldn't catch PDI... Shoey: no it's because you guys were lazy Superchao: you shut up Superchao: Activity makes sense, I guess I can see why they did that. Superchao: And at least you're still pretty active. Usually. Shoey: not really Shoey: i'm a lot busier then I used to be Shoey: what with work and school Superchao: True. There was all that kerfluffle last month. Superchao: maybe if you had had a better schedule i'd have interviewed you earlier Shoey: oh that Shoey: not my fault you picked the only week where I worked everyday Superchao: i distinctly remember you suddenly losing the free time you had Shoey: BLOCKY Superchao: SHOEY Shoey: DO YOU WATCH THE WALKING DEAD Superchao: NOPE Shoey: OH WELL JIMMY IS THE BEST CHARACTER Superchao: Wait a second Superchao: I'm supposed to be interviewing you! Superchao: Stop breaking the mold, dude. Shoey: not anymore you aren't Superchao: ohhh no you don't Shoey: BLOCKY WHEN DID YOU JOIN THE WIKI? Superchao: i never "joined". i was always there Shoey: WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR FRIENDS Shoey: (I have conquered this interview) Superchao: not people who hijack my interviews Superchao: You seem to spend a lot of your time on the forum. What's your opinion of it? Shoey: it's alright Shoey: it would be a lot better if certain people didn't exist (like that jerk 3k or that other jerk smasher) Superchao: yeah let's talk shit about smasher he'll never read this Shoey: fuck smasher he's never did anything good Shoey: (or if the people I actually didn't like weren't there) Superchao: Well, I'm sure we've all felt that way at one time or another. Shoey: prolly Superchao: Why do you change your name every month on the dot to all sorts of strange choices that nobody else has ever heard of? Shoey: I have a revolving door of interests Superchao: is it spinning as fast as a tornado Shoey: I usually lost interest in my current name with in a few days Superchao: I wonder, if we had unlimited namechanges Shoey: i'd abuse the shit out of it Superchao: Who would win the race for fastest changes? Superchao: You or Zero? Shoey: him probably Superchao: welp Shoey: unless he left Superchao: nah i think he's still there Superchao: not sure he does anything though Superchao: Also, I assume that bit about maturity, from earlier Superchao: Is why you're one of the least serious people around? Shoey: I am indeed the least serious people around Shoey: because I see no reason to be serious Superchao: wait, since when were you people Superchao: is there something you're not telling me Shoey: i'm actually a shape shifter Superchao: do you have to yell FORM OF and SHAPE OF Superchao: every time Shoey: no i'm not lame Shoey: instead I have to yell SIMON SAYS Superchao: That's lame. Superchao: Sorry to break it to you. Shoey: YOU'RE LAME Superchao: Denial is the first step, shoey. Shoey: also nobody will get what i'm referencing Superchao: shoey how is that different from Superchao: anything else you reference Shoey: Filthy rich was fairly mainstream Superchao: Besides that one. Shoey: Raven was fairly famous Shoey: but other then that they were mostly obscure (the super hero ones were the best) Superchao: Cornelius Van Wyck Lawrence, Rienzi Melville Johnston, Tyrannosaurus Debt, Plunderbird, Xenophon P. Wilfley... Shoey: one robot Shoey: a school house rock character Shoey: a congressman Shoey: and two appointed senators Superchao: SEE Superchao: SENATORS Superchao: YOU JUST SAID SO Shoey: both from the 20th century Shoey: not the 19th Superchao: Dammit. Shoey: the 19th refers to the 1800's Superchao: Erm, well. Shoey: not the 1900's Shoey: idiot Superchao: yes i know that shoey Shoey: LEARN YOUR ROLE Superchao: i'm not an idiot, idiot Superchao: okay so Superchao: Do you still play mario games? Shoey: yeah I still play mario games from time to time Superchao: Coolio. THat allows me to safely ask if you have a favorite Mario game! Shoey: Super Mario Bros. 3 is my favorite mario game Superchao: is it because of Superchao: the goomba's shoe Shoey: that and because it's amazing Shoey: although the game I play most is Nobunaga's Ambition Superchao: that's the pokemon one right Shoey: no it's not the pokemon one Superchao: Oh, well. Guess I was wrong then. Shoey: there is a pokemon game that's based off Nobunaga's Ambition though but it's basically a pussified version of it Superchao: yeah that's what i was thinking of Shoey: i'd assume so Superchao: why do you like it, then Superchao: since that answers the question about favorite non-mario quite easy Shoey: Nobunaga's ambition is just a fun game Shoey: I can use ultimate strategy to conquer japan Shoey: even though I never play as oda Superchao: what do you have against oda Shoey: his fief is in a terrible location Superchao: Oh well, that does explain it. Shoey: it's got like 4 other fiefs next to it Shoey: 1 is technically the best but it's got a low loyalty ratee Shoey: and everytime I use it my people rebel Superchao: I see. Shoey: 2 is strategically the best Superchao: No offense but half this stuff is flying right over my head, sorry. Superchao: Haven't ever played the series, y'see. Shoey: it's on the virtual console Shoey: I reviewed it at one point Shoey: won section of the month with that review Superchao: I should go back and read that review, then. Superchao: Oh, did you just stop your sections because time? Shoey: I only wanted to review games that were underrated Shoey: however I kept buying games that sucked Shoey: like one game had slowdown during boss fights Shoey: another game had the worst controls ever Shoey: so I stopped reviewing games because I was tired of wasting money on them Superchao: And so they turned out to be underrated for good reasons! Superchao: It was traaaagic. Superchao: I just like calling things tragic, ehehehe. Shoey: I wouldn't recomend buying many non first party games off the virtual console Shoey: or let me put it this way if you haven't heard of it don't buy it Superchao: I gotcha, then. Superchao: So, what's it like being Shroom staff? Shoey: it's a lot like not being shroom staff only with meeting and a secret board Superchao: is the secret board cool Shoey: i'd give it a 7 out of 10 (mostly because we have both a dippy and an edo) Shoey: but we also have an mcd which makes it lose 5 points Superchao: Those durn MCDs, always bringing down the property values Shoey: with their bad teeth and loud tea drinking noises Superchao: I'm curious as to why you decided to be Shroom staff, anyway. Shoey: They offer free donuts Shoey: it's pretty much the same reason I wanted to be an admin Shoey: or why you wanted to be a mod Superchao: Being a mod only gets you free crackers. The board is way too cheap. Shoey: it's a combination of the fact that it's free prestige and the fact that you get to do something that solidifies your legacy Superchao: Did i ever tell you i had no idea i was considered for modship until i was suddenly a mod? Shoey: i got invited to both Superchao: Besides SMB3 and Nobunga's Ambition, are there any other games you'd really recommend? Shoey: um give me a second on that one blocky Superchao: i gave you a second and you took a minute Superchao: i feel betrayed Superchao: hurt Superchao: shattered Shoey: i'd recommend Princess Tomato in the salad kingdom, DoReMi Fantasy: Milon no Dokidoki Daibouken, pokemon snap, super mario rpg, paper mario, and the Aladdin game for the snes Superchao: Three of those are most certainly... unique recommendations. Shoey: oh also Ogre battle 64 Shoey: probably my favorite game ever Superchao: Oh yeah, I've heard of that one. Superchao: And by unique recommendations I mean mind explaining why you like them/what they are? Shoey: Princess Tomato is just funny Shoey: I mean you kill a banana monster and use his skin Shoey: get called a pervert by an orange lady (who is literally an orange) Shoey: play rock paper scissors as combat Shoey: there's a german vegetable who says "I know nossing" Superchao: It certainly sounds much different than any other game. Shoey: and the best part is the king has to daughter one who is a tomato and the other is a human Superchao: but what is the king Shoey: Broccoli Superchao: do we know what the queen is Shoey: nope Superchao: Well okay! Superchao: So yeah. Superchao: How about DoReMi whatever Shoey: DoReMi is a japan only sequel to Milon's Secret Castle Shoey: only instead of a shitty puzzle game it's an amazing platformer game Shoey: and you see I love platformers that are good Shoey: so I loved this game Shoey: also I threw bubbles at a fucking magician Shoey: HE THREW FUCKING CARDS AT ME Superchao: And the aladdin one? Shoey: that one is mostly nostalgia talking see my baby sitter had that game and it was amazing Shoey: I also used to be great at it Shoey: it's for the snes Superchao: I see. Superchao: So, beyond vidya and internet, do you have any other hobbies? Shoey: Not really Shoey: I mostly do these two things Shoey: when i'm not watching lawman or listening to 1920's big band music Superchao: Well, that was quick. Superchao: Shoey, do you think this is the last question? Shoey: I'd hope not Superchao: Well of course not! Shoey: seems like a shitty place to end the interview Shoey: YAY Shoey becomes lips Superchao: First off, I need to ask you Superchao: Will you sign this autograph for me? Shoey: is it a document saying that i'm stupid? Superchao: Nope! Shoey: are you the ablatrossocuter? Superchao: Nope! Shoey: alright Shoey signs the document Superchao: HAHAHAHA Superchao: YOU SEE THAT WAS AN AFFIDAVET SAYING YOU WERE AN IDIOT, NOT STUPID Shoey: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Superchao: And I'm the Albatrossecutor, not the ablatrossocuter! Your inability to spell caught you again, Lawstritch! Shoey: ALBATROSSECUTOR NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Superchao: Anyhow, on a serious note Superchao: Thanks for being here with me today and finally getting this interview done. Shoey: and anytime Shoey: and by anytime I demand to be interviewed next month as well Superchao: one interview per customer Shoey: Then i'll just have to put on this fake mustache Superchao: What a great mustache! Shoey waves muppet arms Superchao: Sir, I'm going to interview you next month, mr. neverbeforeseen guy! I'll see you then! Shoey: YAY Shoey rewaves muppet arms knocking off the fake mustache Superchao: shoey you just ruined your chances of getting an interview Superchao: good job Shoey: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Shoey: blocky can I have your autograph Superchao: is it an affidavit saying i'm an idiot and/or stupid Shoey: nope Superchao: are you the lawstrich Shoey: nope Superchao: signs Shoey: i'm the lawman Shoey: HAHA YOU JUST SIGNED A LEGAL DOCUMENT MAKING ME THE NEW INTERVIEWER Superchao: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Superchao: Well, I guess that's it. Shoey: yep Superchao: See you next month for Shoey's first interview.
 * Marshal_Dan_Troop is now known as Lips
 * Lips is now known as Marshal_Dan_Troop

Conclusion
Honestly, there isn't much to say that hasn't been covered by the interview, but I guess it's worth reiterating that Shoey's definitely become one of the most unforgettable community members. He's certainly left a mark on the community, and is definitely someone worth getting to know.

Addendum: The interview took place before Shoey's resignation and thus does not cover that event.