In the upcoming year, our resolution is to get to know our community a little better. What you like, what you dislike, who you are. We've learned from talking to you, there's a lot to enjoy by meeting our community!
This time, we're talking with Kim, a user who contacted us about her exciting Christmas party idea. With just a handful of Woot Monkeys and a friendly bar, Kim assembled the first unofficial Woot Monkey Olympics, and apparently, it was a blast.
 

 
It was a massive bidding war, but we managed to steal the exclusive broadcast rights away from ESPN. Ten questions with Kim, just after the jump...1) What prompted you to use our monkeys? Was it some passive-aggressive vengeance on the boss, or was it just a sure-fire way to get out of having to plan next year's party?
All of our friends fell in love with them, and we bought a lot. We had to find something useful to do with them, so The Nice Ash Cigar Bar was kind enough to host a fundraiser for CSAW (Cigar Store Alliance of Wisconsin). CSAW is an organization that is fighting for adults right to smoke, and was instrumental in obtaining exemptions from the smoking ban for cigar bars and tobacco shops in Wisconsin. Plus, now we can have summer Woot Monkey Olympics without offending the winter Woot Monkey Olympic Judges.
 

 
2) Were the monkeys paid for out of your party funds? Did someone not get enough food because of what we charge for monkeys? Do we owe anyone an apology?
Our non-existent party fund is now depleted. Please send more Woot Monkeys for our summer Olympics. Your grandma would want you to. We talked to her, so we know.

3) How many different ways are there to fling a monkey?
Several. We actually counted 1,248, but not all of them are appropriate in public.
 

 
4) We know from experience that when the monkeys start flying, someone is going to eventually get hit in the face. Tell us about the party fouls.
One concussion, one black eye, one sprained knee, one inappropriate hand placing (may or may not have been planned), and one broken beer bottle bowling pin. That's just at last count. Our insurance agent was not pleased with the damage, but was pleased with the wandering hand.
 

 
5) Was there cake? Can we have some?
Unfortunately, the cake was one of the first casualties. It was a run by shooting. Next time you're in town, call ahead. We may have cake... or not. Just depends on the day.
 

 
6) Who are you guys, anyway? And who's the sharp dresser with the perfect monkey archer's stance?
We're a group of customers for The Nice Ash Cigar Bar in Waukesha, WI. We get to drink and smoke at what was recently voted Best Neighborhood Bar in the Milwaukee Metro area. Luckily, we all agree with that vote. The sharp dresser is Chuck, his team came in third. His shirt says "Will you spank my monkey? He's been bad". As for his perfect stance, he says, "Guess those archery lessons didn't pay off."

7) Would you consider adding Woot-Off Light Shot put, or does that seem too dangerous?
Owning a pair of the Woot-Off Lights for my computer, I know they don't weigh much. That means shot put is probably out, but a Woot-Off Light lasso contest might just be in the future. Providing we could get a supply of Woot-Off Lights (hint hint). I'm certainly not giving mine up!!!!
 

 
8) What were the prizes like? Did the winners get to keep the monkeys, or did they have to go back to the supply cabinet until next year?
The winning team of Brent, Jason and John won a $10 gift certificate to The Nice Ash, and their choice of a bottle of Apple Pie Liquor or J&B scotch. They did not get to keep the monkeys. Those go back into the box until the Summer Olympics.
 

 
9) We've also done monkey launches in our trade show booth so we understand how difficult it can be to properly plan such things. What have you learned that you feel would help us in our future monkey launching endeavors, or perhaps the endeavors of those who attempt this at parties of their own? Would you recommend the event to non-professionals?
The most important things we learned are that you have to be flexible, and that Woot Monkey dodgeball is not an indoor sport. We would absolutely recommend Woot Monkey Olympics to non-professionals. Also, we're hoping to break into the professional circuit soon. Fingers crossed!!!
 

 
10) Will you be doing this again? What will you doing differently?
We have Summer Woot Monkey Olympics in the works. We are definitely planning on more events, but if you could invent a waterproof Woot Monkey or Woot Monkey wet suit (a plastic bag just seems mean) for the swimming events, we'd be grateful. We've learned that there must be a uterus on every team. That tends to prevent people from getting smacked in the side of the head with testosterone.
 

 
Thanks to Kim for indulging us, and thanks to our new friends at the Nice Ash Cigar Bar. If you're ever in the Waukesha, Wisconsin area, be sure to visit. We certainly will! But, in the meantime, we still want to learn more about you. Done something great? Something ridiculous? Something woot-related? Let us know! Maybe, in 2010, you'll be the one answering the next ten questions!