If we are right about our own suspicions (Justin, Meggin, Tripp), then perhaps Brady forgot about .... (insert: Dum ... de dum....dum --drum beats):
The Power of the DIS!!!
Hi everyone. My name is Fleagle.
Of course it is all speculation at this point, but if those are the Top 3, then the Power of the DIS is HUGE. I'd be kicking myself if I were a Top 10 person who had just lurked here, or had not become more involved in the only internet community with this much passion.
As to the notifications:
If you recall, they let the folks that were tied for 11th know about 24 hours after they had contacted the Top 10. However, that was just a few days before the official public announcement and voting began. We have about 3 weeks before the Top 3 voting begins... and at least a week (probably more) before they announce who they are. Even if they have been notified, the Top 3 have some hoops to jump through first. So it will probably be longer before those tied for 4th get a notification.
Those 24 hours waiting were the WORST. I don't recall the exact details, but I remember thinking that they MUST have notified the Top 10, and I knew I didn't get a call. So, the "thanks for playing" email was actually a relief.
One thing I do know for sure: 7 people will be disappointed sooner or later. I hope that the sponsors are kind enough to let them off the hook quickly. These folks have committed a great deal of time and energy to promoting the Disney and Careerbuilder brands. They deserve to hear the news directly rather than having to feel the disappointment build over a long time.
I know that had my email said "you didn't make it, but please do not share this information with anyone but your family" I would have honored that request. So I hope the sponsors will at least give those who didn't advance some peace. Obviously they know the vote totals.
Crossing my fingers for all... for the winners to celebrate and for those who don't make it to not be too disappointed.