Coming soon. The Culture Cup

by Mind the windows Tino. Tue 20 Aug 2013, 3:42 pm

First topic message reminder :

No, the Culture Cup isn't a really poor Boy George tribute act, it is the next installment of the v2 voting competitions. We have had music, TV and film, and now comes a bit of a mixture with some books thrown in for good measure.

It will follow the usual format of a category being put up, the contestants PM'ing me their choices and then a poll being set up for the wider 606v2 community to vote for their favourites. It will hopefully contain 3 x TV, 3 x Music, 3 x Film, 3 x Books and maybe a bonus round.

Adam has already got second place tied up as he is a perennial runner up in real life and on 606v2, but the winners spot is up for grabs. The prizes are excellent. The winner becomes undisputedly the most cultured poster across the whole internet, they get my respect and most importantly, they get 3% of all the advertising revenue that Adam coins in from the site. That is 3% of a lot of money. Not to be sniffed at.

Places are limited, so if you're interested in showing off what a culture vulture you are, then please let me know on this thread. Unless you are Adam, Jeff, Union, Galted, The Womble, compelling and rich or Dolphin in which case, you crazy kids are already entered.

Good luck.

Edit:

Here are the first two questions. Starting off with a couple of easy ones to get things up and running.

1) Best book ever. Quite simple really, what is the best book you have ever read? For those of you too dim to read, just make one up. If you're desperate to win then go for something popular. Alternatively, be true to yourself and pick your own favourite.

2) Greatest song never to reach the top 5 in the UK charts in the year of their release. Quite an open field, but we will be narrowing things down the further on we go. Thought about having songs that had never made the top 10 but decided that was too difficult.

Please PM me a couple of choices for each question in case you don't get your first pick. I will PM you if you don't get your first choice. If you don't hear from me, assume you got it.

Please can you send answers by the end of play Friday. When the poll is up, you can vote for yourself because I don't know how to ban it happening. If you can live with the self-loathing, then knock yourself out.

Good luck.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 9:25 am

Azzy Mahmood wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I can't wait for the film adaptation of 50 Shades of Grey.
If Henry Cavill plays the fella, nor can I

Stop flirting and answer my question above. Are you in or out?

by Adam D Wed 21 Aug 2013, 9:28 am

Rowley wrote:Catcher in the Rye
The Dice Man
American Pastoral

Not all great books are made into films. There are also more categories of books than fiction. Personally if I want to learn about the second world war would rather do it through an Ian Kershaw book than by watching a Hollywood film.

I love Ian Kershaw. Wouldn't it be good is a classic.

and the Dice Man is cr@pola!

by Rowley Wed 21 Aug 2013, 9:29 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Do you think Shia LaBeouf could play Holden Caulfield?

Him or Orlando Bloom would seem to be the obvious choice.

by Guest Wed 21 Aug 2013, 9:43 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:Stop flirting and answer my question above. Are you in or out?

Just because it's you, I'm in. Unless Henry Cavill whisks me away before it starts.

God I hope my wife never reads this.

by Rowley Wed 21 Aug 2013, 9:47 am

Adam D wrote:I love Ian Kershaw. Wouldn't it be good is a classic.

That was Nik but you're not far off. The Dice Man is not particularly to my tastes but there are countless people absolutely love it.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 9:54 am

Azzy Mahmood wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:Stop flirting and answer my question above. Are you in or out?
Just because it's you, I'm in.

I'm touched.

We have 15 entrants now, including Hero who has been added in absentia. I will give it a hour or so and if no-one else declares any interest I will leave it with the fine participants, and Galted, that we already have.

by **Galted** Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:05 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Azzy Mahmood wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:Stop flirting and answer my question above. Are you in or out?
Just because it's you, I'm in.
I'm touched.

We have 15 entrants now, including Hero who has been added in absentia. I will give it a hour or so and if no-one else declares any interest I will leave it with the fine participants, and Galted, that we already have.

Laugh all you want, I watched a subtitled film (devoid of nipples) last night and I keep a copy of The Odyssey on my desk. Plus I've taken to drinking camomile tea (no milk). I'm expecting to have it wrapped up long before the final round.

by Guest Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:10 am

I have Sun Tzu's Art of War resting on top of my work PC right now. My calendar has pictures of archaeological finds. And I have two boxes of Earl Grey sat right next to me, and my assistant makes the tea Coming soon. The Culture Cup - Page 2 3559488474

Coming soon. The Culture Cup - Page 2 3559488474

by Rowley Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:11 am

Galted wrote:Laugh all you want, I watched a subtitled film (devoid of nipples) last night

Not sure the scene in trainspotting where they translate the broad Scottish accent really counts.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:15 am

Rowley wrote:
Galted wrote:Laugh all you want, I watched a subtitled film (devoid of nipples) last night
Not sure the scene in trainspotting where they translate the broad Scottish accent really counts.

Talking of culture, I read the book of Trainspotting. It is written in a Scottish accent. Great book but took me about a week longer to read it because of the language.

I was going to ask my old man to read it to me but I can't understand his accent either.

by Rowley Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:17 am

I did similar with the book of Carlito's Way Tina. It is based on two books and the first is written in broad Puerto Rican slang, took me a bleeding age to get through. At the risk of sounding like LJ ever has a point, should have just watched the film.

by **Galted** Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:17 am

Azzy Mahmood wrote:I have Sun Tzu's Art of War resting on top of my work PC right now. My calendar has pictures of archaeological finds. And I have two boxes of Earl Grey sat right next to me, and my assistant makes the tea

"Art of war" is an anagram of "a fart row". "Earl Grey" is almost an anagram of "really gay".

by Guest Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:22 am

Galted wrote:"Art of war" is an anagram of "a fart row". "Earl Grey" is almost an anagram of "really gay".

Well that's one person destined to finish below me Laugh

Art of War is actually pretty useful. Allow me to give you some insight into how to win the Culture Cup, with the help of my old friend Sun Tzu:

Sun Tzu wrote:Thus it is said that one who knows the enemy and knows himself will not be endangered in a hundred engagements. One who does not know the enemy but knows himself will sometimes be victorious, sometimes meet with defeat. One who knows neither the enemy nor himself will invariably be defeated in every engagement.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:25 am

Rowley wrote:I did similar with the book of Carlito's Way Tina. It is based on two books and the first is written in broad Puerto Rican slang, took me a bleeding age to get through. At the risk of sounding like LJ ever has a point, should have just watched the film.

Welsh wrote a follow up to Trainspotting called Porno. It is a brilliant book but way longer than Trainspotting and also written in Scottish. That took even longer. If it wasn't so good I would have put it down.

Superfly would have got through it in hours.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:27 am

Azzy Mahmood wrote:
Galted wrote:"Art of war" is an anagram of "a fart row". "Earl Grey" is almost an anagram of "really gay".
Well that's one person destined to finish below me

Art of War is actually pretty useful. Allow me to give you some insight into how to win the Culture Cup, with the help of my old friend Sun Tzu:
Sun Tzu wrote:Thus it is said that one who knows the enemy and knows himself will not be endangered in a hundred engagements. One who does not know the enemy but knows himself will sometimes be victorious, sometimes meet with defeat. One who knows neither the enemy nor himself will invariably be defeated in every engagement.

Sun Tzu wrote: Don't f*ck around with Wingrove or you're likely to draw back a stump.

by **Galted** Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:33 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Azzy Mahmood wrote:
Galted wrote:"Art of war" is an anagram of "a fart row". "Earl Grey" is almost an anagram of "really gay".
Well that's one person destined to finish below me

Art of War is actually pretty useful. Allow me to give you some insight into how to win the Culture Cup, with the help of my old friend Sun Tzu:
Sun Tzu wrote:Thus it is said that one who knows the enemy and knows himself will not be endangered in a hundred engagements. One who does not know the enemy but knows himself will sometimes be victorious, sometimes meet with defeat. One who knows neither the enemy nor himself will invariably be defeated in every engagement.
Sun Tzu wrote: Don't f*ck around with Wingrove or you're likely to draw back a stump.

by Lumbering_Jack Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:36 am

Rowley wrote:
Lumbering_Jack wrote:I would join but sadly I dont read books. Never seen the need, all the good ones are films anyway.
On the plus side though reading the odd book would perhaps help with the always tricky spelling of the word don't.

If the iPhone doesn't auto correct it then its apples fault, not mine.

by Guest Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:38 am

Just so you know, my dad has no legs. I only laugh at stump jokes when I make them.

by Il Gialloblu Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:44 am

Laughing at your own jokes is poor form.

by Guest Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:45 am

Even if they're funny jokes?

by bhb001 Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:47 am

Galted wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Azzy Mahmood wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:Stop flirting and answer my question above. Are you in or out?
Just because it's you, I'm in.
I'm touched.

We have 15 entrants now, including Hero who has been added in absentia. I will give it a hour or so and if no-one else declares any interest I will leave it with the fine participants, and Galted, that we already have.
Laugh all you want, I watched a subtitled film (devoid of nipples) last night and I keep a copy of The Odyssey on my desk. Plus I've taken to drinking camomile tea (no milk). I'm expecting to have it wrapped up long before the final round.

Pingu is neither subtitled or a film

by **superflyweight** Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:48 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Rowley wrote:I did similar with the book of Carlito's Way Tina. It is based on two books and the first is written in broad Puerto Rican slang, took me a bleeding age to get through. At the risk of sounding like LJ ever has a point, should have just watched the film.
Welsh wrote a follow up to Trainspotting called Porno. It is a brilliant book but way longer than Trainspotting and also written in Scottish. That took even longer. If it wasn't so good I would have put it down.

Superfly would have got through it in hours.

Took me ages because I kept disappearing to the bathroom when reading the sex bits.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:53 am

superflyweight wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Rowley wrote:I did similar with the book of Carlito's Way Tina. It is based on two books and the first is written in broad Puerto Rican slang, took me a bleeding age to get through. At the risk of sounding like LJ ever has a point, should have just watched the film.
Welsh wrote a follow up to Trainspotting called Porno. It is a brilliant book but way longer than Trainspotting and also written in Scottish. That took even longer. If it wasn't so good I would have put it down.

Superfly would have got through it in hours.
Took me ages because I kept disappearing to the bathroom when reading the sex bits.

Jeez, you may as well have stayed in there then.

by Guest Wed 21 Aug 2013, 10:57 am

Does Pingu really not have nipples?

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 11:00 am

Azzy Mahmood wrote:Does Pingu really not have nipples?

Good point.

Do penguins have nipples?

by Guest Wed 21 Aug 2013, 11:03 am

I am afraid to google that.

by Guest Wed 21 Aug 2013, 11:09 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
The Womble wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Dolphin Ziggler wrote:And I'm from Cambridge, kiss my cultured feet.
Lovely city, Dolphin.

I was there on Saturday. The Grand Arcade shopping centre. The women in John Lewis are glorious.
I'm originally from Hounslow in west London but now live in Doncaster. Two beautif........oh who am I kidding!!

You know how to pick them, Womble. Don't worry though mate, I lived in Runcorn which is an overspill from Liverpool. You can read between the lines....

Lucky you, I unfortunately still live in the toxic wasteland that is Widnes over the bridge

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 11:11 am

gazzyD wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
The Womble wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Dolphin Ziggler wrote:And I'm from Cambridge, kiss my cultured feet.
Lovely city, Dolphin.

I was there on Saturday. The Grand Arcade shopping centre. The women in John Lewis are glorious.
I'm originally from Hounslow in west London but now live in Doncaster. Two beautif........oh who am I kidding!!

You know how to pick them, Womble. Don't worry though mate, I lived in Runcorn which is an overspill from Liverpool. You can read between the lines....
Lucky you, I unfortunately still live in the toxic wasteland that is Widnes over the bridge

There is not that much difference between them mate! At least you have Pickerings Pasture with a lovely view of the old ICI factory.......

by **superflyweight** Wed 21 Aug 2013, 11:17 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
superflyweight wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Rowley wrote:I did similar with the book of Carlito's Way Tina. It is based on two books and the first is written in broad Puerto Rican slang, took me a bleeding age to get through. At the risk of sounding like LJ ever has a point, should have just watched the film.
Welsh wrote a follow up to Trainspotting called Porno. It is a brilliant book but way longer than Trainspotting and also written in Scottish. That took even longer. If it wasn't so good I would have put it down.

Superfly would have got through it in hours.
Took me ages because I kept disappearing to the bathroom when reading the sex bits.
Jeez, you may as well have stayed in there then.

that's what my wife said.

by bhb001 Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:05 pm

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Azzy Mahmood wrote:Does Pingu really not have nipples?
Good point.

Do penguins have nipples?

This conversation has taken a very dark turn than I am loathed to pursue!! Let me know the outcome though! Very Happy

by Rowley Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:07 pm

They are birds rather than mammals. Am no expert but thought that would mean they would be nipple free.

by Guest Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:12 pm

How do they give milk to their young then? I am perplexed. Maybe when I see Sir David next month I can ask him.

by **Galted** Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:14 pm

Azzy Mahmood wrote:How do they give milk to their young then? I am perplexed. Maybe when I see Sir David next month I can ask him.

They don't, they vomit what they've eaten into their young.

by **Galted** Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:16 pm

Rowley wrote:They are birds rather than mammals. Am no expert but thought that would mean they would be nipple free.

Correct, "mammals" is derived from "mammaries" which is just a fancy-arsed name for "bristols". Having mammaries is pretty much what distinguishes mammals from other types of animals.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:29 pm

I'm pretty sure arthropods don't have nipples.

by **Galted** Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:36 pm

They don't, but they make up for it by being crunchy.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:39 pm

Goon.

by Rowley Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:42 pm

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I'm pretty sure arthropods don't have nipples.

I'm pretty sure nobody other than you gives a flying f___

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:42 pm

Goon II

by Guest Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:43 pm

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I'm pretty sure arthropods don't have nipples.

Pray, continue Very Happy

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:44 pm

Azzy Mahmood wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I'm pretty sure arthropods don't have nipples.
Pray, continue

After Jeff and Galted's rather rude rejection of arthropods, there is almost certainly going to be a mystery bonus round about the sub-species.

That'll learn em.

by Guest Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:46 pm

I can't wait. When do we get started?

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:48 pm

Azzy Mahmood wrote:I can't wait. When do we get started?

I am thinking Tuesday after the bank holiday.

I don't know when Hero returns though. Adam?

by **Galted** Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:49 pm

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Azzy Mahmood wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I'm pretty sure arthropods don't have nipples.
Pray, continue
After Jeff and Galted's rather rude rejection of arthropods, there is almost certainly going to be a mystery bonus round about the sub-species.

That'll learn em.

May I pre-book "solifuge" as my answer to the arthropod mystery bonus round?

by Rowley Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:51 pm

Galted wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Azzy Mahmood wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I'm pretty sure arthropods don't have nipples.
Pray, continue
After Jeff and Galted's rather rude rejection of arthropods, there is almost certainly going to be a mystery bonus round about the sub-species.

That'll learn em.

May I pre-book "solifuge" as my answer to the arthropod mystery bonus round?

May I pre book do not care at all in the same category.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:52 pm

Galted wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Azzy Mahmood wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I'm pretty sure arthropods don't have nipples.
Pray, continue
After Jeff and Galted's rather rude rejection of arthropods, there is almost certainly going to be a mystery bonus round about the sub-species.

That'll learn em.

May I pre-book "solifuge" as my answer to the arthropod mystery bonus round?

What if the question is "Most girly looking arthropod"?

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:53 pm

Rowley wrote:
Galted wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Azzy Mahmood wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:I'm pretty sure arthropods don't have nipples.
Pray, continue
After Jeff and Galted's rather rude rejection of arthropods, there is almost certainly going to be a mystery bonus round about the sub-species.

That'll learn em.

May I pre-book "solifuge" as my answer to the arthropod mystery bonus round?
May I pre book do not care at all in the same category.

No, because you didn't put a question mark at the end of your post.

by **Union Cane** Wed 21 Aug 2013, 12:57 pm

Galted wrote:May I pre-book "solifuge" as my answer to the arthropod mystery bonus round?

I'll have that vinegar spitting devil monster thing that I've forgotten the name of.

by jbeadlesbigrighthand Wed 21 Aug 2013, 1:03 pm

If it's not too late, count me in. I've got culture coming out of my ass.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 21 Aug 2013, 1:06 pm

jbeadlesbigrighthand wrote:If it's not too late, count me in. I've got culture coming out of my ass.

Of course, old boy. With a CV like that, who could refuse.

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