The PHantom of the opera Geek Code is based on the net-fabulous Geek Code. I've seen a couple of places online that have customized the geek code to fit their specific likes. Well, after much searching, I discoverred that there was no Phantom geek code! So, I've taken it upon myself to creat it.
Instructions
Just like the original Geek Code,
The PotO Geek Code consists of several categories. Each category is labeled with a letter
and some qualifires. Go through each category and chose which set best describes yourself.
By stringing these codes together you will create your own special "POTO Geek Code."
Excited yet?
Sample POTO Geek Code
-----BEGIN POTO GEEK CODE-----
POTO+++ EP+++ CD- !RV--- ALW(DG+*/MC+*,PnR+,4>5)
C+++ S- PP+ MP(LC) Con2 ENVY(ALW[LA>NY|03|CD])
-----END POTO GEEK CODE-----
Different Variables
There are different variables that can be used throughout the code. Here's a definition
of each:
> This indicates higher aspirations. In otherwords, You're at one rating but would like to be at a different one. Example: I've seen PotO 4 times but, would like to see it 5. Therefore, in the code I would place : 4>5.Okay, now, on with the code! Just take it one section at a time. I've found it's easier if I open up Notepad (or a similar program) and type in the code as I go. Or, you may find it helpful to write it down on a piece of paper as you go along. Each different catagory will have an example of the code next to it. If you've found you're completely lost just start over from the beginning or contact me for help.
? Placed after the qualifier, this indicates that I have no knowledge regarding this part of the code. Example: I didn't know that there were online shrines. So, my code would look like this : S?
! Placed before the qualifier, this means that you have a strong dislike for the qualifier. Like, if I hated Phan Phiction my code would look like this : !PP.
Phandom : POTO
This is the first part of the code. Just take it as it is.
| POTO+++ | I know all the musicals, movies and books by heart. My home is a shrine! |
| POTO++ | I read Leroux and I really like Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. I even have a little shrine in my room. |
| POTO+ | I really liked the musical! |
| POTO | I've heard of ALW's musical and I want to see it. |
| POTO- | I'm interested. But, I'll wait for the movie. |
| POTO-- | Theatre and opera are so lame! But, the mask is cool |
| POTO--- | There are WAY better stores out there. Get a life! |
| !POTO | Phantom of the Opera just plain sucks! |
| POTO? | Erik who? |
Phavorite/Hated Character : EP+++ CD- !RV---
You're going to combine the character name code with the rating code after this. You don't have to (and shouldn't) place every character in your code. Just the ones that you feel need to be mentioned.
| EP | The Phantom |
| CD | Christine Daae |
| RV | Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny |
| PD | The Persian |
| CG | Carlotta Guidicelli |
| MF | Monsieur Firmin |
| MA | Monsieur Andre |
| MG | Madame Giry |
| UP | Ubaldo Piangi |
| Mg | Meg Giry |
| JB | Joseph Bouquet |
Phavorite/Hated Rating : add this behind your favorite/most hated character's code
| +++ | This is the best character in the story!!! |
| ++ | Although a great character, they're lacking that something special |
| + | They're kinda cool |
| - | I guess they're important...but, they still irritated me |
| -- | This would have been a wonderful story if this character wasn't in it |
| --- | DIE! DIE! DIE! May you die at my own hands and your ashes be scattered in two seperate bodies of flowing water!! |
ALW's Phantom : ALW(DG+*/MC+*,PnR+,4>5)
There are a couple qualifiers for this catagory. Just take it one at a time. You're going to start with identifying that we're now talking about ALW's musical. You do not have to place any variables with this.
| !ALW | I hate ALW's Phantom! |
| ALW? | Andrew Lloyd Webber made a POTO musical |
Your Phavorite Phan : (DG+*/MC+*,
| MC | Michael Crawford |
| DG | Davis Gaines |
| RG | Robert Guillaume |
| JJ | John Owen Jones |
| PK | Peter Karrie |
| BL | Brad Little |
| GM | Gary Mauer |
| HP | Hugh Panaro |
| AS | Andre Schwartz |
| PS | Paul Stanley |
| + | I've seen them perform (add one for every time) |
| * | I have their autograph |
(I'm aware that I don't have nearly the amount of actors who have played the Phantom here. If you know an actor that you really like and would like to have in your code please let me know so I can add them.)
Your Phavorite song : PnR+,
| ToM | Think of Me |
| AoM | Angel of Music |
| PtO | Phantom of the Opera |
| MoN | Music of the Night |
| PaD | Prima Donna |
| AaY | All I Ask of You |
| MaQ | Masquerade |
| WwH | Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again |
| PnR | Point of No Return |
| FIN | Finale |
| LbL | Learn To Be Lonely |
| + | This isn't just my favorite song in the musical. It's my favorite song! |
Number of times you've seen the musical : 4>5)
Place the number of times you've seen the musical.
The collector in you : C+++
| C+++ | You name it, I've got it! Books, snowglobes, rare/bootleg cast recordings...I had to move into a bigger place to fit all my POTO stuff. |
| C++ | I've got some of the SF Music Bos stuff and Leroux's book. But, I don't really go looking for it. |
| C+ | I bought a music box once...on a whim. Or, it was a gift |
| C | I think I have some MP3s downloaded...does that count? |
| C- | I have a magnet/pin that was given to me by a friend who saw the musical |
| C-- | OMG! There are people out there that actually buy all that crap!? |
| C--- | Oh, is that what that stuff in the window of SF music box is? |
Online Shrine : !S-
| S+++ | I have an online shrine (that doesn't have pop-up ads) that recieves daily hits |
| S++ | I have an online shrine that has some original content |
| S+ | I have an online shrine but, it's mostly stuff I stole from other sites |
| S | I have an online shrine that consists mostly of broken links, but that picture I linked from that other site works! |
| S- | I had an online shrine but it's not up anymore |
| S-- | I once thought about making an online shrine |
| S--- | I never have and never will in the furture make an online shrine |
Phan Phic : PP+
| PP+++ | I read it and write it. I'll spend hours doing both. |
| PP++ | I've writeen a couple pieces and I read a little |
| PP+ | I've only really read professional Phan Phic, like Susan Kay |
| PP | People who write Phan Phic are weird. But, it's a little entertaining |
| PP- | People who write Phan Phic are perverted! |
| PP-- | Come on, people! It's just a story! Get a life! |
| PP--- | I'm sooo going to tell Erik on you! |
Movie Phantoms : MP(LC/!RE)
There are a couple qualifiers for this catagory. Just take it one at a time. You're going to start with identifying that we're now talking about PotO movies. You do not have to place any variables with this.
| !MP | I hate the Phantom movies! |
| MP? | There are Phantom movies? |
| An | Animated |
| GB | Gerard Buttler |
| LC | Lon Chaney |
| CD | Charles Dance |
| RE | Robert Englund |
| WF | William Finley |
| HL | Herbert Lom |
| CR | Claude Rains |
| JS | Julian Sands |
| MS | Maximillain Schell |
| * | I have their autograph |
Converts : Con2
Place the number of people you've introduced to the Phantom of the Opera. How many people have you converted?
Last part of the code: ENVY(ALW[LA>NY|03|CD])
If you have ever worked on a production of Phantom of the Opera, you get to place this qualifier at the end of your code.
| ALW | Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera |
| MY | Maury Yeston's Phantom : The American Musical Sensation |
| PM | Phantom Movie |
Location : [LA>NY|
| LA | Los Angeles |
| LN | London |
| NY | New York |
| SF | San Fransisco |
| TO | Toronto |
| UT | US Tour |
Year : 03|
Just place the last two number of the year you worked.
Your job : CD])
| EP | The Phantom |
| CD | Christine Daae |
| RV | Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny |
| PD | The Persian |
| CG | Carlotta Giudicelli |
| MF | Monsieur Firmin |
| MA | Monsieur Andre |
| MG | Madame Giry |
| UP | Ubaldo Piangi |
| Mg | Meg Giry |
| JB | Joseph Bouquet |
| CH | Chorus |
| God | Technical Staff |
| AS | Artistic Staff |
| OR | Orchestra |
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