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For those FTB or Tekkit fans...no one got the reference at world from what I can tell.

Team 4901 requesting Iridium Enriched Tungsten Steel Plate.

You know.....so we can make a nice GregTek Fusion Reactor.

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My favorite was at the Sacramento Regional this year. The guys at the help desk made a bet, and broadcasted over the PA:

"Team XXXX needs $10. That's Team XXXX, and they need $10."
A few minutes later,
"Thank you, everybody, for proving my point."

More than 10 teams had brought $10. It was a hilarious illustration of how willing people are to help at competition :rolleyes:

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Can confirm.

I only had a 20, so I offered that. Two next to me were in the same situation. I remember hearing someone say "All I have is a hundred. Is that okay?"

FIRST teams never cease to amaze me.

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You never know, maybe they just needed a few extra corn dogs to last the rest of the competition.

And I am sure plenty of teams have lent out much more than $20 worth of stuff and not gotten/wanted it back

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Just thought this one up:

"Team XXXX is looking for their robot, if seen please return it to team XXXX.

On a completely different note, Team XXXX is in need of a hourglass and a dunce hat."

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One we actually did was ask for a two speed transmission. One of our alumni mentors was annoyed with our one speed winch and having to unwind it so he was trying to find a supershifter to swap in. After this was announced our alliance partners for our next match were in our pit asking what was wrong :P

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I think I heard a request for a "three inch box wrench" at CMP.

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And now I'm going to have the announcer ask for corn dogs at Chezy Champs.

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Early Thursday morning at Championship in 2012, one team (can't remember the number) was looking for a pair of "size 14 closed toe shoes".

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How about a unibody adjustable weight? :ahh: ::ouch::

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At CMP I heard an announcement requesting a 3 pound sledge hammer :ahh:
My two questions were:
Why would you need a 3 pound sledge hammer and who would have a 3 pound sledge hammer in their tool kit?

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How else do you deal with uncooperative students?

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Only 3 pounds? That's a little hand sledge, give me an 8 pound sledge and a robot to fix!

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In 2006, Team 4 competed at the Greater Toronto regional, however our robot didn't make it through customs due to the type of wood our crate was made of.


"Team 4 needs a robot"

PS: We built a robot ("The One Day Wonder") and won the Judge's Award!

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By fix, I presume you mean gently persuade it to work? ;)