SUBANG JAYA 14 APRIL 2012: It's been 2 months since the inaugural mind-boggling THS Hunt, jointly clerked by Jay and VK. Perhaps a lacuna long enough for the mental wound from the first to have healed and the itch for a sequel to become unbearable!
With this THS Walk Hunt 2012 - Leg 2 nicely sandwiched between 2 epic hunts of Putrajaya and NPC-Celcom in April, it may appear that the choice of 14th April seems to be rightly made after a consultation with some fengshui gurus.
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| COC Rajj Melambaran of Purple Antz |
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| Hunt Banner |
On the hunt morning, 30 teams of hunters eagerly assembled at Empire Shopping Gallery, waiting to explode into action. Mind you, this mall coincidentally suffered a seismic explosion back in September 2011, albeit of a different nature.
For a group of 2 members, to attempt 40 Questions and 4 Treasures within 3 hours, must have seemed like a tall order; but to be belatedly told that these posers were not in sequence within the floors, just made the quest to be nigh impossible!
Crouching Cockroach
Diamond Treasure 2
On the whole, the prevailing view in this THS Leg 2 hunt was that the questions were rather well cryptically set; while the pictorial posers were very interesting indeed!
Gold Category Q&A
Gold Winners
Diamond Winners
Thankfully after some consultations, the COC wisely extended the hunt time by an additional 30 minutes.
Picture Paints A Thousand Words
Out of the 40Q, 10 of them were pictorial in nature. It was interesting that this genre of questions is gradually becoming a staple part of treasure hunt.
Previously seen in Charis Hospice Hunt 2012, this has been prevalently employed in THS Hunt Leg 2. Traditionally used in treasure question and I-Spy challenges, this has undergone metamorphosis into a creative cryptic clueing.
By swapping pictures into words, hunters have to search for answers that best fit all the pictures. Not too difficult, but nonetheless refreshing!
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| Participants at registration table |
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| Hunter VK Chong helping COC Shirley Ho |
Crouching Cockroach
Somehow about half an hour later, it must have felt like a creepy search for the invertebrates during this Leg 2 hunt, when the Diamond hunters successfully solved Urbane Tee, ESH and Coach.
After all, the clue words were on bee nature, fly and unwanted pest! Hardly surprising if they may arguably feel like students of entomology! Couple this with Purple Antz as COC and you have the nagging suspicion that you are possibly watching an episode of “The Hidden World of Insects” in National Geographic Special channel.
Probably they may half-expect that locusts, grasshoppers and crickets were waiting for their turn to jump on them.
Hidden Treasure Sutah Habis!!!
There was a hilarious commotion at the Jaya Grocer, as several unfortunate hunters fell victims to a malicious hide-and-seek game. Solving the treasures correctly was a challenge by itself; but successfully finding them proved to be a greater dilemma, as somehow the intended item had been secretly shelved to the back row, away from the searching eyes of the participants.
Diamond Treasure 2
This food is quick to make in our busy lives,
Comes packaged in a pack of 5s.
Clara mentioned this is hidden obviously,
Finished I am told when 2 vowels confuses the organizer apparently.
Some hunters anxiously prowled the aisle of instant noodles in search of the treasures, with one or two perhaps on the verge of summoning the manager to explain the store’s policy of stock replenishment.
At the finish station, hunter Pirabakaran and a few participants highlighted the case of missing treasure to the COC, obviously displeased with the unsportsmanlike conduct that had jeopardized their hope of winning this event.
The buzz word for the day soon became “Treasure Sutah Habis” (Treasure already finished)!
However COC Shirley Ho of Purple Antz, reassured them that the treasures had been adequately stocked, and these were also available in the neighboring mall.
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| THS President Jay at the queue |
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| Hunter Michael Pang busy shooting |
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| Participants waiting for flag-off |
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| Waiting for question distribution |
On the whole, the prevailing view in this THS Leg 2 hunt was that the questions were rather well cryptically set; while the pictorial posers were very interesting indeed!
Despite the brouhaha about the hidden treasure, the treasure questions were generally solvable.
For the survivors of THS Leg 1 hunt, this Leg 2 must have felt a tad tepid, as some Diamond questions were almost similar with those in Gold category.
The Diamond winner unsurprisingly turned out to be Claire and Alex, who are also the defending champions of Leg 1. With a score of near-perfection (only 1 mistake), surely they must be the team to beat in future THS hunts.
Gold Category Q&A
Q1. President Kennedy viewed this as a symbol of excellence. [The Green Beret]
Q2. It’s early for Hancock, Superman, Batman & Catwoman to trade currency here. [HSBC @ Halasuria (M) Sdn Bhd]
Q3. Back off to see the Travolta-Cage action movie, at this store. [The Face Shop]
Q4. An angry flower? [Dimiliki oleh One Red Lily]
Q5. A greeting to our old nation. [Himalaya Herbal Healthcare]
Q6. About around at the tail of this eatery for a projecting bristle. [Whisk Espresso Bar]
Q7. The leading Lady of America fainted at this outlet. [The Loaf]
Q8. Perhaps this machine depends on citizens. [ATM Bank Rakyat]
Q9. Final series drama also with an endless name. [Restoran Sao Nam]
Q10. What Vince Lombardi does best. [Coach]
Q11. Indian National icon not sold as an individual item here. [Butik Peacocks]
Q11. Indian National icon not sold as an individual item here. [Butik Peacocks]
Q12. Throw a pan in front will cause forbidden things at this shopping place. [Tangs]
Q13. This outlet sells clothings that are morally bad when altered. [Butik Levi’s]
Q14. Beware!! A place of massacre from the sound of it. [Kosmetik Kiehl’s]
Q15. In style, I am closely following behind the Spiritual Leader of the Nation. [Kedai Aksesori Evita Peroni]
Q16. Only the dedicated or devoted backing this accessories. [Kedai Aksesori Wanita Diva]
Q17. Barbie’s boyfriend more than once proclaimed a container he has around. [Butik Kosmetik Kens Apothecary]
Q18. One ahead to delight this fashion place. [Muse by Alvin Tay]
Q19. Probably what a naked person would request. [Butik Dressme]
Q20. She is crazy! [Kedai barangan elektrik ESH]
Q21. A fast mode of love. [Butik Speedo]
Q22. Our majestic location can be found here. [Royal Selangor]
Q23. I was told Beatrice and Eugenie may shop here. [Butik Prinses]
Q24. Spoilt dirtier set of shoes sold here. [Stride Rite]
Q25. Madonna is able to croon her hit song if she has a female backing. [Butik Cenderamata Material]
Q26. A relaxing place to experience our neighbor's adventure. [Pusat urutan tradisional Thai – Thai Odyssey]
Q27. Mum calling when united. [Butik Kad dan cenderamata Emma K]
Q28. Hugh Grant’s comedy romance can be viewed in fashion. [Butik 9 months]
Q29. Lin and out for Scary Spice’s gang. [Me and B Corporation Sdn Bhd @ Butik 9 months]
Q30. A dietary programme to prepare for the upcoming Olympics. [Pusat Kecantikan London Weight Management]
Gold Winners
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| Gold - 4th Runner-Up |
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| Gold - 3rd Runner-Up |
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| Gold - 2nd Runner-Up |
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| Gold - 1st Runner-Up |
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| Gold - Champion |
Diamond Winners
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| Diamond - 2nd Runner-Up |
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| Diamond - 1st Runner-Up |
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| Diamond - Champion |
FULL RESULT
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