Notes from Total Mess Debate

Overview

• The debate is a humorous and chaotic format involving various whimsical topics.
• Participants take sides on the topics and engage in light-hearted arguments.

Key Moments

Introduction of Topics

• First Topic: If you could choose one place to live, would it be:
  • Live under the ground
  • Live on the clouds
• Second Topic: If brachiosaurs wore turtlenecks, should they go all the way up or have normal proportions?

Choose Moderators

• Participants take turns moderating the debates.
• HAERIN became the moderator for the dinosaur turtleneck debate.

Dinosaur Turtleneck Debate

• Arguments For "Go All the Way Up":
  • Cold necks without proper warmth.
  • Brachiosaurs might see humans wearing turtlenecks and want the same warmth.
• Arguments For "Normal Proportions":
  • Turtlenecks should fit appropriately; not every garment needs to be custom-tailored.
  • Suggest wearing scarves if cold, providing more styling options.
• Final Decision:
  • Moderator chose "Normal Turtleneck Proportions" after debating the practicalities.

Next Debate Topic: Living Spaces

• Debate continued with Team Underground vs Team On the Clouds.
• Team Underground Arguments:
  • Practicality and potential for ecosystems underground.
  • Feasibility of living in the clouds is questioned.
• Team On the Clouds Arguments:
  • Emphasis on the beauty and potential of living in a fantastical environment.
  • Living underground means missing out on sunlight and natural experiences.
• Final Decision: Team Underground won, citing realism and future possibilities.

Final Debate Topic: Time Travel

• Participants chose sides between going 100 years into the future vs. the past.
• Team Future Arguments:
  • Ability to bring back knowledge and technologies to improve the present.
  • The potential to prevent future disasters.
• Team Past Arguments:
  • The importance of experiencing history and understanding past lifestyles.
  • Concerns about unpredictability of the future.
• Final Decision: Team Past won due to the emotional and experiential connections.

Conclusion

• HYEIN was crowned the "Total Mess Debate Queen."
• The event concluded with a celebratory note, and the next season teased.

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Summary of Scores

• Individual Points:
  • HYEIN: 3 points (Queen)
  • MINJI: 2 points
  • HAERIN: 1 point
  • HANNI: 2 points
  • DANIELLE: 2 points

Fun Elements

• Humor and silliness throughout, with whimsical topics such as dinosaurs in turtlenecks and debates on living conditions.
• Participants used exaggerated claims and humor in their arguments, contributing to an entertaining atmosphere.