The Culture Cup round 2.

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OK, after the roaring success of round one, here is the roundup.

Round 1 threw up a few surprises, not least seanmichaels claiming first place and Galted close behind in second.  Not the section of the league that these two usually frequent.  It was clearly incorrect because To Kill a Mockingbird is obviously superior to Lord of the Rings but there is nowt as queer as folk and the good people of 606v2 have spoken.  They have also spoken enough to garner Niall Quinn's autobiography some votes and some points, despite the p*ss taking throughout.

Adam has made his usual solid start, taking third place which is one below where he will inevitably end up.  Perhaps the biggest surprise is that Union finished with a vote and some points.  Remarkable.  

Table after round 1;

seanmichaels (Lord of the Rings): 12
Galted (To Kill a Mockingbird): 10
Adam (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory): 8
Hero (Fantastic Mr Fox): 7
Dolphin Ziggler (Hitchikers Guide to the galaxy): 6
onlytreblewinners (Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde): 5
Azzy (Moby Dick): 5
compelling & rich (Storm of Swords): 4
The Boss (Niall Quinn's autobiography): 4
Jbeadlesbigrighthand (The Old Man and the Sea): 4
The Womble (A Kestral For A Knave): 3
Superflyweight (Trainspotting): 3
Julius (The Big Sleep): 2
Rowley (The Godfather): 2
Union (The Dogs of War): 2
TopHat (Rage): 2
ChequeredJersey (The Kindly Ones): 0
bhb (The Ragged Trousered Philantropists): 0

Question 3:  What is the best film released since the turn of the century? Culture isn't limited to old sh*t so what is the best film released since the 1st January 2000.  This should eliminate some people choosing old films that they haven't actually seen but come near the top of best film lists.  It can be re-releases if you want, animated films, porn, whatever you think deserves a mention.  Fo' shizzle.

Please PM me your answers and pick a couple of choices.  As usual, if you don't get your first pick I will let you know.

Please see the poll for round 2.  Please vote for your top 2 and remember, It is open for the whole forum to vote.

Thanks.

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:

Union Cane wrote:Just looked up Sharknado on Amazon.

I didn't realise that there were so many of these films, there's also Sharktopus, Piranhaconda, Mega Python vs Gatoroid, Dinocroc vs Supergator, the list goes on and on.

Is there one about trees swimming and eating people?

I might drop out of medicine and make it.

Also, I clearly picked the wrong Bowie song

So many of this list I really hate. So overplayed, so over-rated.

Is there any film, book, TV show or song you do like Azzy?

Rowley wrote:Is there any film, book, TV show or song you do like Azzy?

I think he admitted to liking Spice Girls and Pretty in Pink? And Game of Thrones

And he probably likes Blurred Frak Lines.

ChequeredJersey wrote:

Rowley wrote:Is there any film, book, TV show or song you do like Azzy?

I think he admitted to liking Spice Girls and Pretty in Pink? And Game of Thrones

He has picked In Her Shoes as his film. He loves chick flicks.

Things probably look and sound different from such a lofty equine perch.

Hey! That's my 3509th favourite Chick Flick

I'm now imaging him on a horse-giraffe hybrid

Think that one was a Pokemon. I'm so bored in clinic. Ophthalmology sucks

Swimming Tree vs Giraforse

ChequeredJersey wrote:Ophthalmology

I don't even know what that is.

Union, you should look at my Sharknado thread on the film section

I hate everything and everyone apart from Game of Thrones, Belgium, Aliona Vilani, Lionel Richie and Paris Hilton's special tape. Now you tell me I'm not cultured.

Just checked it out bhb, can't believe that this whole genre had passed me by.

You do remind me somewhat of a grumpy teenager Azzy, a bit Kevin and Perry for those old enough to remember them. You need to learn to take a bit of joy in life. Every day above ground is a good day as they say.

What about Tulisa's tape?

Mockbusters like Sharknado are great due to the names. "Snakes on a Train" is my personal favourite. I also like AVH: Alien vs Hunter and The Da Vinci Treasure.

Tulisa is rotten, I'd rather peel my eyes out with a squirrel's toe nail than watch that filth.

Rowley, I do enjoy life. I just don't like most things

ChequeredJersey wrote:What about Tulisa's tape?

Rather dull.

I could do a bonus round about best sex tape. That is cultured.

By the way, thanks for ruining my film choice. In Her Shoes is a classic.

Rowley if you think every day above ground is a good one, you've not heard Blurred Lines, read Eragon or watched The Invention of Lying

You're right on two of three counts. Have seen the invention of lying, it is rubbish but Jennifer Garner is in it and is lovely.

You see, I can see the silver lining in a mushroom cloud.

I like Blurred Lines, enjoyed the Invention of Lying, but alas I am no fan of Eragon. 

I long ago learned to accept popular culture. I'd rather 100,000 were happy watching TOWIE than 100,000 people bemused and bored listening to Stewart Lee judge the world whilst forgetting hes a boring Kumquat

Mmm, Jennifer Garner

Nothing wrong with pop culture, just some pop culture is irredeemable bad. Blurred Lines is by far the worst "song" I have ever heard. It is the first one where I cannot identify a feature that I can understand to be attractive or even tolerable to any human with a functioning cochlear

What do they make dreams for
When you got them jeans on
What do we need steam for
You the hottest bitch in this place

What is blurred lines?

I won't post a link to it, Rowley, as that should be a capital offence

But in theory it is music

Mind the windows Tino. wrote:What do they make dreams for
When you got them jeans on
What do we need steam for
You the hottest bitch in this place

That sounds like Justin Bieber lyrics.

You may have to look it up at home. Youtube it. It's a "song" by Robin Thicke. I actually like it, which is worrying!!

I really like Robin Thicke and Pharrell, they ooze a sense of cool. Not a touch on Julian Casablancas (quite definitely the coolest man alive) but the beat is catchy, the tone of voice is easy to listen to and its darn funky. Even my Dad likes it. 

There isnt a lot of music I do or dont care for nowadays, I prefer the sound of my desk fans. Hipsters and music snobs ruined music for me

Never seen the Tulisa tape but apparently it was much like watching her seal an envelope (the old school ones). She doesn't do it for me anyway. Cheryl Cole's backside on the otherhand...... Apparently it has inspired Rowley.

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Not a touch on Julian Casablancas (quite definitely the coolest man alive)
There isnt a lot of music I do or dont care for nowadays, I prefer the sound of my desk fans. Hipsters and music snobs ruined music for me

I think Columbo from the Strokes is cooler personally.

Union Cane wrote:Just looked up Sharknado on Amazon.

I didn't realise that there were so many of these films, there's also Sharktopus, Piranhaconda, Mega Python vs Gatoroid, Dinocroc vs Supergator, the list goes on and on.

my favourite is mega shark v giant octopus, its often on sci fi channel or syfy as there spelling it these days.

its awesomely bad, youtube the trailer you wont be disappointed, the best bit being when a shark eats a plane!!

I like Pharrell Williams usually and have nothing against Robin Thicke except for that song

seanmichaels wrote:

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Not a touch on Julian Casablancas (quite definitely the coolest man alive)
There isnt a lot of music I do or dont care for nowadays, I prefer the sound of my desk fans. Hipsters and music snobs ruined music for me

I think Columbo from the Strokes is cooler personally.

I think the guitarist from Kasabian is quite cool. I like the cut of his jib.

Cheryl Cole's tattoo is dreadful. It would put me off the deed.

Rowley wrote:You do remind me somewhat of a grumpy teenager Azzy, a bit Kevin and Perry for those old enough to remember them. You need to learn to take a bit of joy in life. Every day above ground is a good day as they say.

Unless you're an unemployed miner  

I've now cast my song votes. However, looking at the outcome of the 'Greatest books' votes, I wonder whether it's too early to lodge a formal protest? I nominated a Pulitzer prize winning novella that contributed to its author winning a nobel prize, only to end up tied with Niall Quinn's autobiography. 606v2 users hang your heads in shame.

Come on, have a listen, 0 votes for one of the best songs ever? Soundtrack to the life of every self harmer out there.

http://www.muzu.tv/theverve/history-music-video/180223/

seanmichaels wrote:Come on, have a listen, 0 votes for one of the best songs ever? Soundtrack to the life of every self harmer out there.

http://www.muzu.tv/theverve/history-music-video/180223/

Contemplated voting for it Sean and for a while in my youth, I listened to it to death, but couldn't justify picking it above the 2 I went for.

jbeadlesbigrighthand wrote:I've now cast my song votes. However, looking at the outcome of the 'Greatest books' votes, I wonder whether it's too early to lodge a formal protest? I nominated a Pulitzer prize winning novella that contributed to its author winning a nobel prize, only to end up tied with Niall Quinn's autobiography. 606v2 users hang your heads in shame.

This sort of thing isn't uncommon in the brief history of 606v2 'cups'. If you have the same confidence in your choices as I have, you'll quickly learn to dismiss it as an irrelevance, before doing the same thing in the next round

superflyweight wrote:

seanmichaels wrote:Come on, have a listen, 0 votes for one of the best songs ever? Soundtrack to the life of every self harmer out there.

http://www.muzu.tv/theverve/history-music-video/180223/

Contemplated voting for it Sean and for a while in my youth, I listened to it to death, but couldn't justify picking it above the 2 I went for.  

Aye, there are rounds like no.1 where you go popularist but this one is a personal favourite so will take the hit.

Hello everyone. This is my 3000th legit post. What do you think of it?

Galted wrote:Hello everyone.  This is my 3000th legit post.  What do you think of it?

 

jbeadlesbigrighthand wrote:I've now cast my song votes. However, looking at the outcome of the 'Greatest books' votes, I wonder whether it's too early to lodge a formal protest? I nominated a Pulitzer prize winning novella that contributed to its author winning a nobel prize, only to end up tied with Niall Quinn's autobiography. 606v2 users hang your heads in shame.

If that is The Old Man and the Sea I voted for it. Scant consolation I know but at least you can know at least one of us has taste.

Can an Admin please delete Galted's post above?

Rowley wrote:

jbeadlesbigrighthand wrote:I've now cast my song votes. However, looking at the outcome of the 'Greatest books' votes, I wonder whether it's too early to lodge a formal protest? I nominated a Pulitzer prize winning novella that contributed to its author winning a nobel prize, only to end up tied with Niall Quinn's autobiography. 606v2 users hang your heads in shame.

If that is The Old Man and the Sea I voted for it. Scant consolation I know but at least you can know at least one of us has taste.

Jarring grammar on that post, Jeff. If you don't mind me saying.