The Inaugural TV Cup - Round Five: Best Non Human Character

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 16 Jul 2013, 1:51 am

First topic message reminder :

Another hotly contested round has ended, as has Azzy's faith in his fellow man as Only Fools and Horses wins the best TV Programme of the 1980s.

There were points for Mr T and Arnold Rimmer, Homer Simpson and Baldrick too, and Hero's pick of Bullseye has done enough to keep him with a little cushion in first place overall.

The results were as follows, the ones not given were all decided by our panel as score draws.

Marky – Only Fools and Horses - 12
Kenny – The A Team - 10
onlytreblewinners – Red Dwarf - 10
Adam D – The Simpsons - 7
ChequeredJersey – Blackadder Goes Forth - 6
NickisBHAFC – Auf Wiedersen Pet - 5
Rowley – Boys from the Black Stuff - 4
Hulking Up – Quantum Leap - 4
Nakatomi Plaza – Knight Rider - 2
Hero – Bullseye - 2

This week you will be voting for your Favourite Non Human Character. Doctor Who and Gromit are two I have banned from this round, much to the chagrin of all involved (or the two people that picked them). As ever, remember you are voting for your TWO favourities. Tino got a weird pick because, well, you'll work it out.

Next round we move onto a round that will no doubt cause controversy. Round Six will be "Guilty Pleasure". Awkward isnt it? I want something that you are either embarrassed to watch, or at least you dont bring it up in conversation. I will do some judging on this, I want no "Well, it is a bit embarrassing watch Game of Thrones cos its old n that". You arent embarrassed, you are trying to win, and for that Tino hates you.

Bear in mind that those voting will be looking for the same criteria, you want to pick something interesting but also a bit odd/frowned upon. If you are content watching TOWIE, Made in Chelsea, Britain's Got "Talent" or Rugby League then you may be an idiot but you could well win this round. TNA will be accepted but rightly booed out of the building.

Note: Rugby League will not be accepted as people are apparently proud of themselves for watching this nonsense.

by Il Gialloblu Wed 17 Jul 2013, 3:36 am

seanmichaels wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote:Good to see Miss Piggy has no votes yet. Can't think of anything that would make me change channels quicker than that tw@t coming on.

Tough day at school?

Day off actually.

I always had you as a calm chap. Everyone has their tipping point and it seems miss piggy is yours.

It's the voice and the shouting that I dislike mainly. Everything else, I dislike just slightly less. It's not meant to be a likeable character, is it?

by **Union Cane** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 10:38 am

I'm the only one with no votes.

I guess nobody else remembers Terrahawks?

by Adam D Wed 17 Jul 2013, 10:40 am

I maried a woman who makes Zelda seem reasonable if that helps

by Roller_Coaster Wed 17 Jul 2013, 10:41 am

Really liked terrahawks, but liked the ball or cube things more than Zelda.

Where's Chorlton off of Chorlton and the Wheelies?

Ay up!

by Il Gialloblu Wed 17 Jul 2013, 10:41 am

I remember the game of noughts and crosses between the good and bad robots during the closing credits. I think that's what it was.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 10:42 am

I just googled Zelda.

I think I dated her once.

by Roller_Coaster Wed 17 Jul 2013, 10:44 am

Always wanted the Cubey baddies to win.

And the Sith.

And JR

by Il Gialloblu Wed 17 Jul 2013, 10:45 am

This one, Tino?:

by Guest Wed 17 Jul 2013, 10:45 am

Adam D wrote:I maried a woman who makes Zelda seem reasonable if that helps

You're also married to my wife then? Shocked

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 10:53 am

Il Gialloblu wrote:
This one, Tino?:

No, Gia, the hideous witchy looking creature with wrinkled skin, warts, wispy hair and long nails. It was a common look in Liverpool when I was growing up.

I recognise the lady in your spoiler but her name escapes me?

by **Union Cane** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 10:55 am

Shirley Crabtree

by Guest Wed 17 Jul 2013, 10:56 am

Union Cane wrote:Shirley Crabtree

I always thought he looked less manly than that back on the ITV wrestling.

by Il Gialloblu Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:06 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote:
This one, Tino?:

No, Gia, the hideous witchy looking creature with wrinkled skin, warts, wispy hair and long nails. It was a common look in Liverpool when I was growing up.

I recognise the lady in your spoiler but her name escapes me?

I don't know her name either, although she's in Eastenders. I just googled Terrahawks and she was in amongst the images. Not a bad likeness to Zelda I thought, the poor woman.

Zelda, I mean.

by **seanmichaels** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:07 am

Il Gialloblu wrote:
This one, Tino?:

I would.....

by Rowley Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:08 am

seanmichaels wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote:
This one, Tino?:

I would.....

Fairly sure she wouldn't Sean

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:08 am

seanmichaels wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote:
This one, Tino?:

I would.....

Add it to your very long list of fictional conquests of famous people.

by **seanmichaels** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:32 am

Rowley wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote:
This one, Tino?:

I would.....

Fairly sure she wouldn't Sean

She might.

by Rowley Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:34 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote:
This one, Tino?:

I would.....

Add it to your very long list of fictional conquests of famous people.

Not sure the words "of famous people" were necessary on that sentence Tina.

by **seanmichaels** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:48 am

Miserable old gits.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:49 am

seanmichaels wrote:Miserable old gits.

How dare you call me old.

by bhb001 Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:50 am

Adam D wrote:I maried a woman who makes Zelda seem reasonable if that helps

She doesn't visit this web site I take it.

by Il Gialloblu Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:51 am

seanmichaels wrote:Miserable old gits.

The women on your list?

by bhb001 Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:51 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote:
This one, Tino?:

No, Gia, the hideous witchy looking creature with wrinkled skin, warts, wispy hair and long nails. It was a common look in Liverpool when I was growing up.

I recognise the lady in your spoiler but her name escapes me?

They're the same now, but with a tan

by **seanmichaels** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:53 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:Miserable old gits.

How dare you call me old.

You like strictly.....

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:53 am

bhb001 wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote:
This one, Tino?:

No, Gia, the hideous witchy looking creature with wrinkled skin, warts, wispy hair and long nails. It was a common look in Liverpool when I was growing up.

I recognise the lady in your spoiler but her name escapes me?

They're the same now, but with a tan

Take your word for it, pal. Try not to go back anymore!

by **seanmichaels** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:54 am

Il Gialloblu wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:Miserable old gits.

The women on your list?

Current one is

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:56 am

seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:Miserable old gits.

How dare you call me old.

You like strictly.....

What's that got to do with anything? I like Arthopods as well, doesn't make me an entomologist.

by **Union Cane** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:58 am

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:What's that got to do with anything? I like Arthopods as well, doesn't make me an entomologist.

*Arthropods

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 11:59 am

Union Cane wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:What's that got to do with anything? I like Arthopods as well, doesn't make me an entomologist.

*Arthropods

What?

by **seanmichaels** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:01 pm

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:Miserable old gits.

How dare you call me old.

You like strictly.....

What's that got to do with anything? I like Arthopods as well, doesn't make me an entomologist.

Seen any interesting vespidae recently? I am now up to 9 kills in my war with the Rosemary Beetles. Who needs Wingrove?

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:04 pm

seanmichaels wrote:

Seen any interesting vespidae recently? I am now up to 9 kills in my war with the Rosemary Beetles. Who needs Wingrove?

On the contrary, it has been a very quiet summer for wasps so far. Bumper year for daddy longlegs though. My house is infested with the pesky things.

My lavender has some strange beetles on it, but I don't know what they are. They have bloomed beautifully this year though so I am reluctant to remove whatever they are.

by **Union Cane** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:04 pm

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Union Cane wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:What's that got to do with anything? I like Arthopods as well, doesn't make me an entomologist.

*Arthropods

What?

You said "Arthopods"

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:06 pm

Union Cane wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Union Cane wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:What's that got to do with anything? I like Arthopods as well, doesn't make me an entomologist.

*Arthropods

What?

You said "Arthopods"

Ah, ok. Thanks then.

Makes me remember the good ole days with you pulling me up on my grammar.

by **Galted** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:07 pm

seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:Miserable old gits.

How dare you call me old.

You like strictly.....

What's that got to do with anything? I like Arthopods as well, doesn't make me an entomologist.

Seen any interesting vespidae recently? I am now up to 9 kills in my war with the Rosemary Beetles. Who needs Wingrove?

I'm glad you're able to cope with them on your own Sean as Wingrove found a hammer in the shed and is concentrating on eliminating endangered species this week.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:08 pm

Galted wrote:

I'm glad you're able to cope with them on your own Sean as Wingrove found a hammer in the shed and is concentrating on eliminating endangered species this week.

Is Wingrove to blame for the lack of wasps this year?

by **Union Cane** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:10 pm

I have a bird-box in my garden which is currently home to a flock of bees.

by Il Gialloblu Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:12 pm

Union Cane wrote:I have a bird-box in my garden which is currently home to a flock of bees.

A flock?

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:15 pm

Il Gialloblu wrote:
Union Cane wrote:I have a bird-box in my garden which is currently home to a flock of bees.

A flock?

A 'rabble' of bees?

by **Galted** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:16 pm

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
Galted wrote:

I'm glad you're able to cope with them on your own Sean as Wingrove found a hammer in the shed and is concentrating on eliminating endangered species this week.

Is Wingrove to blame for the lack of wasps this year?

According to the Daily Mail Romanians are to blame.

by **Union Cane** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:16 pm

Il Gialloblu wrote:
Union Cane wrote:I have a bird-box in my garden which is currently home to a flock of bees.

A flock?

Yes, a flock. I know that the correct collective noun is swarm, but that conjures images of Michael Caine and killer bees wreaking havoc and destruction, whereas mine are quietly going about their business and not doing any harm to anyone. So yes, flock.

by **seanmichaels** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:19 pm

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:

Seen any interesting vespidae recently? I am now up to 9 kills in my war with the Rosemary Beetles. Who needs Wingrove?

On the contrary, it has been a very quiet summer for wasps so far. Bumper year for daddy longlegs though. My house is infested with the pesky things.

My lavender has some strange beetles on it, but I don't know what they are. They have bloomed beautifully this year though so I am reluctant to remove whatever they are.

are they silver with a sort of (petrol like) rainbow running along their back? kill them otherwise it'll be the last year of lavendar

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:20 pm

Union Cane wrote:
Il Gialloblu wrote:
Union Cane wrote:I have a bird-box in my garden which is currently home to a flock of bees.

A flock?

Yes, a flock. I know that the correct collective noun is swarm, but that conjures images of Michael Caine and killer bees wreaking havoc and destruction, whereas mine are quietly going about their business and not doing any harm to anyone. So yes, flock.

So basically, you got it wrong and are frantically trying to back track to get yourself out of it?

It is not nice when people correct you all the time. Is it Union?

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:21 pm

seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:

Seen any interesting vespidae recently? I am now up to 9 kills in my war with the Rosemary Beetles. Who needs Wingrove?

On the contrary, it has been a very quiet summer for wasps so far. Bumper year for daddy longlegs though. My house is infested with the pesky things.

My lavender has some strange beetles on it, but I don't know what they are. They have bloomed beautifully this year though so I am reluctant to remove whatever they are.

are they silver with a sort of (petrol like) rainbow running along their back? kill them otherwise it'll be the last year of lavendar

Yep, they are the ones. What are they called?

"Last year of lavender". Sounds like a slightly gay film.

by **Union Cane** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:23 pm

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:It is not nice when people correct you all the time. Is it Union?

It is Union, yes. That's me.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:24 pm

Union Cane wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:It is not nice when people correct you all the time. Is it Union?

It is Union, yes. That's me.

Very good.

I accept your apology.

by **seanmichaels** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:24 pm

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:

Seen any interesting vespidae recently? I am now up to 9 kills in my war with the Rosemary Beetles. Who needs Wingrove?

On the contrary, it has been a very quiet summer for wasps so far. Bumper year for daddy longlegs though. My house is infested with the pesky things.

My lavender has some strange beetles on it, but I don't know what they are. They have bloomed beautifully this year though so I am reluctant to remove whatever they are.

are they silver with a sort of (petrol like) rainbow running along their back? kill them otherwise it'll be the last year of lavendar

Yep, they are the ones. What are they called?

"Last year of lavender". Sounds like a slightly gay film.

Rosemary Beetles. Little fockers from Europe they are. Even the old dears at the RHS advise you to squash them with your Hi Techs

by Rowley Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:26 pm

What is all this reference to hi tech? Buy yourself some better footwear people.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:27 pm

seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
Mind the windows Tino. wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:

Seen any interesting vespidae recently? I am now up to 9 kills in my war with the Rosemary Beetles. Who needs Wingrove?

On the contrary, it has been a very quiet summer for wasps so far. Bumper year for daddy longlegs though. My house is infested with the pesky things.

My lavender has some strange beetles on it, but I don't know what they are. They have bloomed beautifully this year though so I am reluctant to remove whatever they are.

are they silver with a sort of (petrol like) rainbow running along their back? kill them otherwise it'll be the last year of lavendar

Yep, they are the ones. What are they called?

"Last year of lavender". Sounds like a slightly gay film.

Rosemary Beetles. Little fockers from Europe they are. Even the old dears at the RHS advise you to squash them with your Hi Techs

Yep, I just googled them and they are the ones. Says I can't use insecticides whilst the lavender is in flower so I will have to remove them by hand. Either that or get Wingrove to stare at them till they slowly die.

by **JuliusHMarx** Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:28 pm

Union Cane wrote:I'm the only one with no votes.

I guess nobody else remembers Terrahawks?

I compared it to Thunderbirds, Stingray and Captain Scarlet and then blotted it from my memory.

by Mind the windows Tino. Wed 17 Jul 2013, 12:29 pm

Rowley wrote:What is all this reference to hi tech? Buy yourself some better footwear people.

It was Galted who first mentioned them, back when everyone was so engrossed in the centipede discussions.

He claimed he would stamp on them wearing a pair.

Bully boy. Wingrove is the real muscle in their relationship.

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