Return of Symian Jeopardy

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 2:40 pm

Originally posted by Gwalchmai
I haven't decided yet. Anyone have any good suggestions? Sadly, most of my knowledge is fairly US-centric and inappropriate for this board.

Hell, if Tybs is going to go for NASCAR then choose what you want...I'm rather split as to whether to go with "noone will ever get this" or general knowledge, so if you don't mind BS, I'd prefer to pick two: if we're going with obscure knowledge, I'll take a Radiohead category (which I'd prefer out of sheer bloody-mindedness

), but if we're all going to play ball and be kind to our fellow-SYMian, I'll have Astronomy. We need to make a decision...

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 2:46 pm

Well I can change my topic if everyone is angry at seeing it up there.

But I think NASCAR is a broad enough subject and is known world-wide. So its also fair. Just my POV. If you dont watch NASCAR, well I guess thats your fault then...

Its damn entertaining.

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 2:49 pm

Modern Rock
Hockey
Video Games
James Bond
Mathematics

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 2:52 pm

Originally posted by Tybaltus
Well I can change my topic if everyone is angry at seeing it up there. But I think NASCAR is a broad enough subject and is known world-wide. So its also fair. Just my POV. If you dont watch NASCAR, well I guess thats your fault then... Its damn entertaining.

Fair enough...Radiohead it is. There's a nice broad category, and plenty of people know about it. I probably know more about NASCAR though...left! left! Quick, turn left! Just a smidge left...a little bit more...now take a left! Gawd...it couldn't have cost that much more to get cars with steering wheels that go both ways, could it?

And yes, I know there are two road circuits where they specially equip the cars to go both ways

, but it's still boring as hell. My many discussions about this in the States, however, have left me with a decent knowledge of the sport. Bring it on!

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 2:52 pm

Unfortunetly, Z, only the top 5 currently in the game get to chose the topics, though your topics do look good. Nice and broad....

Especially Video Games...that could be a very good catagory...

@Kam. Fair enough. People say bad things about the sport a lot, but thats probably because they dont know enough about the other aspects. One thing shouldnt be judged if you only have a slight knowledge of it. To rightfully criticize a topic, you got to be fully educated on it. For instance I could say Radiohead is craptastic, but Ive only heard 1 or 2 songs by them, so I cannot judge for certain. For basketball its the same situation. I look at it as a slow paced game where people go back and forth on a court shooting a ball into a bucket. But theres probably more to it. I just havent explored it.

Just a bit of my views on Judging 101.

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 2:53 pm

@All....It matters little to me either way. I look at it this way, I am in the clear as to what catagories are chosen. I can just sit back and watch the fireworks fly.

I will say this, remember, everyone will know waht you pick, and may "tailor" their own choices to you

*Grabs a beer and settles back to watch*

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 2:53 pm

Originally posted by The Z
Modern Rock
Hockey
Video Games
James Bond
Mathematics

Nice wide selection...a bit male-orientated, though. NASCAR is much better on that front

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 2:55 pm

Erm.....Well....if you want a female-oriented thing that would basically screw all the guys up, you could choose Barbie Dolls as a catagory......

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 3:07 pm

Originally posted by Tybaltus
@Kam. Fair enough. People say bad things about the sport a lot, but thats probably because they dont know enough about the other aspects. One thing shouldnt be judged if you only have a slight knowledge of it. To rightfully criticize a topic, you got to be fully educated on it. For instance I could say Radiohead is craptastic, but Ive only heard 1 or 2 songs by them, so I cannot judge for certain. For basketball its the same situation. I look at it as a slow paced game where people go back and forth on a court shooting a ball into a bucket. But theres probably more to it. I just havent explored it. Just a bit of my views on Judging 101.

Indeed...you know, I don't really mind watching NASCAR all that much - I just don't enjoy it. I know how skilful those guys have to be to race well on severely banked tracks, but given the choice I would much rather watch Formula 1...and there's another sport which a lot of people criticise. I don't know, I love watching Michael Schumacher wax everyone's butts, but many people see it as boring. I totally get your point. Oh, and you should really listen to some more Radiohead - at least an album. Go get/borrow The Bends, you could well be very surprised. There is a huge difference between their early stuff and the albums they have recently released...personally I love them both, but it could be that the guitar-driven tunes get you into them.

@Z - not at all, all I'd just go in my cupboard and have a look at my coll...naver mind

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 3:11 pm

Originally posted by Kameleon
Indeed...you know, I don't really mind watching NASCAR all that much - I just don't enjoy it. I know how skilful those guys have to be to race well on severely banked tracks, but given the choice I would much rather watch Formula 1...and there's another sport which a lot of people criticise. I don't know, I love watching Michael Schumacher wax everyone's butts, but many people see it as boring. I totally get your point. Oh, and you should really listen to some more Radiohead - at least an album. Go get/borrow The Bends, you could well be very surprised. There is a huge difference between their early stuff and the albums they have recently released...personally I love them both, but it could be that the guitar-driven tunes get you into them.

Ah good. As long as you appreciate it. I dont like how some people say that they arent busting their butts in the cars, cause they are. Its exausting, and draining. It get exciting when youre a fan of a certain driver and you watch their laps. It sucks when that driver wrecks out of a race or something. Thats when I sigh and move on to another channel unless the race up front is exciting too. As far as Formula 1-there are a couple reasons why I dont follow it as closely.
1) It isnt aired live over here
2) The times they do air it its during strange hours...
3) Michael Schumacher dominates too much. I like to see a little more parity. But he truly is skilled
4) The competition up front isnt very much. You dont see a whole lot of passing up front

Yeah, I should listen to a couple more songs. I wont argue with you.

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 3:15 pm

@Kam..

Here's a topic: Eminem

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 3:30 pm

Originally posted by The Z
Here's a topic: Eminem

Got that baby covered. ****ing **********er ******* ****ed ****er ****?

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 3:34 pm

Or a more specific topic: Lawsuits against Eminem

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 3:38 pm

Originally posted by The Z
Or a more specific topic: Lawsuits against Eminem

Ooh, broad topic

I'd hate to have to research that one

The Z · Post by **The Z** » Sat Oct 12, 2002 3:53 pm

Heh....and I'm sure Bstalker doesn't want to research such a wide topic.

ruined letters · Post by **ruined letters** » Sun Oct 13, 2002 10:40 pm

when does double jeopardy start? is it open to everyone?

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Sun Oct 13, 2002 10:42 pm

Originally posted by ruined letters
when does double jeopardy start? is it open to everyone?

Well Double Jeopardy starts when BS has the questions ready. The game itself is available to everyone, the way I understand it.

ruined letters · Post by **ruined letters** » Sun Oct 13, 2002 10:44 pm

Hurry up BS! I need to catch up after doing terrible in normal jeopary, i guess i don't hang around the forum as much as i should (well, actually i just don't know anything, but shhhhh!)

Kameleon · Post by **Kameleon** » Mon Oct 14, 2002 5:20 am

Originally posted by Tybaltus
Well Double Jeopardy starts when BS has the questions ready.

I presume it also has to wait until everyone has picked a topic...is it just you and me so far Tybs? Or have the others been sneaky and PMed BS so that we can't research the topics beforehand...that would be slightly unfair

Tybaltus · Post by **Tybaltus** » Mon Oct 14, 2002 8:53 am

I dont know...