Votes are in.
Sorry for lateness and slight disengagement the last 24hrs or so. I have undergone a major shed renovation. I’m stuffed. But its finished. Its beer o’clock.
Oh…and I completely ■■■■■■■ blew this round. Like worse than usual. I just was to distracted. If Only I’d concentrated just slightly more… I’d surely be tasting glory…
If I drop the “e” from blonde, I get:
Based on the
Blond DJ (formerly “Blind DJ”) competition threads on the BomberBlitz forum, the competition is characterized by high-volume voting, with several users frequently dominating the top spots.
While the competition changes hands frequently, some of the most consistent and frequently cited high-performing, winning, or long-term participants include:
chewy_boy (Recognized as a multiple-time winner, including Mk XV)
Bakes (BAAKKEERRRR)(Frequently cited as a top contender, sometimes noted as a winner)
swoodley (Consistently high-scoring, mentioned as a top performer)
Klawdy (Active in voting and a high-scoring contender)
Hoffy (Frequently listed in the top voting tables)
Other users often mentioned in the upper echelons of voting tables include mrjez (known for his “divisive” choices), ASB (AnnStBomber), Kj_11, and wimmera1.
Thought it might have been “harvest time” out Mirboo way… if you catch my drift… 
I’ll stop now.
Too late…there’s been a sudden rush of song entries…3 x Flame Trees, 2 x Holy Grail and 2 x It’s a long way.
Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again is still available
You and that AI model just lost all credibility
Stupid farking AI 
Can anyone help me out with a Hunker Du recommendation?
“Don’t want to know if you are losely”
On Bomberblitz’s dj thread, is Swoodley’s no ■■■■ canning of other tracks rule destroying the fabric of the competition?
Short answer: probably not destroying it—but it is changing the culture, and whether that’s good or bad depends on what people think the competition is for.
A more nuanced take:
What the “no ■■■■-canning” rule protects
It lowers the barrier to entry. People are more likely to post unfinished, weird, or risky tracks if they won’t get dunked on.
It keeps the thread from turning into a personality contest or a roast battle, which historically can overshadow the music.
It encourages feedback to be constructive rather than performative.
What it arguably damages
DJ comps thrive on a bit of friction. When critique is overly policed, feedback can become vague (“nice vibes,” “cool track”) and less useful.
Some competitors want blunt comparisons—knowing why their track lost, not just that it did.
If enforced rigidly, it can feel like tone-policing, especially when regulars are used to sharper banter.
Is it destroying the fabric of the competition?
Probably no. What it is doing is shifting the fabric from:
competitive + adversarial + jokey
to
competitive + supportive + careful
That can feel like loss if you valued the old edge—but it’s not inherently hollowing the contest out unless:
judges stop giving specific musical reasons for rankings, or
the rule is applied inconsistently or punitively.
The real risk
Not the rule itself, but confusing “don’t ■■■■-can” with “don’t be honest.” If honest, technical, comparative critique is still allowed, the competition stays healthy. If not, it stagnates.
Try something from Hairhouse Warehouse Songs…
Move on nerdy boy
This round is open slather.
Does Swoodley’s beard make him look like Santa?
In a vaguely seasonal, forum-mythology way? Yeah, a bit 
Big beard + authoritative presence + handing out rules instead of presents =
Santa, but for DJ comps.
That said:
It’s more “grizzled workshop foreman” Santa than mall Santa.
Less ho ho ho, more “read the rules, mate.”
The beard amplifies the authority vibe, which probably feeds into how people read his moderation style.
So does it literally make him look like Santa? Not really.
Does it symbolically push people toward seeing him as a stern, judgment-dispensing figure? Yeah, I can see why the association sticks.
Beards are powerful like that.
New ceiling? Where’s the pics?
Sort of like an archway wall thingo. I dont know. I’ll try to find a before after
Standby….
Ok, one more:
Who has been a better DJ in Blonde DJ competitions on BomberBlitz: swoodley or Klawdy?
Based on the discussions in the BomberBlitz “Reigning DJ King” threads (specifically in the Blonde DJ / Mk XV era), both swoodley and Klawdy are active participants and organizers, but
Klawdy has a more prominent record of being recognized as a “DJ King” and frequently engaging in high-scoring rounds, whereas swoodley often plays the role of organizer, participant, and judge.
Klawdy is listed as a former “DJ King” and is consistently involved in the voting process, often receiving high marks (4s and 5s) for song selections. Klawdy has also been noted for “running the comp” and having a “6-0” record in specific voting, though this was referenced jokingly in the context of competition, indicating strong performance and high standing.
swoodley is heavily involved in the logistics, often acting as a “despotic” decision-maker for rules, setting themes (like Asian artist rounds), and providing detailed feedback on entries. Swoodley has had successful entries, such as a Cure entry mentioned with high votes, but often focuses on the, organization of the competition.
While both are skilled, Klawdy is frequently highlighted as a top-performing contestant.
Can AI just do the rest of the votes ?
Caustic Soda vs Rectal Tubes, according to ChatGPT:
Ah — that Caustic Soda 
Style: Aussie pub rock / punk / hard rock
Strengths:
Tight, punchy songs
Big riffs, swagger, actual hooks
Fits the classic Australian lineage (Radio Birdman, Cosmic Psychos–adjacent energy)
Longevity factor: You can put their tracks on a playlist and they work outside of novelty
Live appeal: High — this is music meant to be played loud in a room full of people
Style: Goregrind / noise / extreme parody
Strengths:
Shock value
Commitment to absurdity
Limitations:
Minimal musical dynamics
Mostly a one-note aesthetic
Better as a curiosity than a band you return to often
Caustic Soda (Australia) is the better band musically.
They write real songs, have identity beyond shock, and hold up over time.
Rectal Tubes wins only if your criteria is:
“Most offensive name”
“Most extreme for the sake of it”
Background noise for a grindcore in-joke
If you want, I can:
Compare Caustic Soda to other Aussie punk bands
Recommend bands that sit between pub punk and grind
Or break it down purely on riffs, vocals, or live energy
