Getcha passports ready - the middle-aged dummies are going to the British Isles! Top 31 song countdown. (1 Viewer)

[krista4]

Spider-Gwen!

I now consider myself 1000x more knowledgeable about super heroes than I did entering the day.

Because I don't know much, really.

Me too! I even read about Herogasm now - ew.

@Doug B , I've never seen Buffy, but she is taken anyway, as it Spider-Gwen.

This superhero stuff is just the legal department, but that's 300+ people.

I think I like Snowbird or one of the Game of Thrones people best.

 

[krista4]

My wife and I are re-wartching currently. Brienne, and Arya are both pretty awesome. Though my favorite character is Tyrion....I mean how can he not be? I'm guessing you don't want to be an alcoholic imp though......

No to alcoholic imp, I think. I'm also not sure I want to be a 30something virgin even though Brienne is my favorite.

No one delivers great one liners like The Hound. I loved his interactions with Arya.

Has some language.

- YouTube

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I looooooooove The Hound.

 

[rockaction]

How the hell did Mariah Carey's "Fantasy" wind up as Pitchfork's number one song of the nineties? Payola for bloggers again?

"Born Slippy (Nuxx)" - Underworld

This one was twentieth in that same countdown. You wouldn't peg me for dance music from looking at my handle, but I did like techno and house and big beat in '96-'98. This song was introduced to me much later than its release date (I never saw Trainspotting) and I immediately hunted it down when finding out from the host at our drugged-out party of four in NYC during the day on a weekday. From the three chord piano riff to the thumping/driving bass, this song hits perfectly for a twenty or thirty-something drinker even though the song is specifically written to condemn the writer's own alcoholism.

"Shouting lager, lager, lager"

While I'm not aware of the cinematic use of the song, I think it's theatrical and emotive anyway, especially for a dance track.

 

[Hov34]

Just came across this power of Snowbird: "she could transform into any animal native to Canada"

Anne Murray?

 

[rockaction]

Oh crap, dude. Dayglo is amazing.

That's the one frequently put front-and-center. I should clarify even though your response indicates that you know what I meant: I shouldn't say I never "got it" as if I didn't understand it. I meant never had a physical copy of it to listen to when I was really into grunge and later when I thought that Love Battery sort of stood apart from that whole scene. I'll have to give it a listen.

 

[Doug B]

@Doug B , I've never seen Buffy, but she is taken anyway, as it Spider-Gwen.

This superhero stuff is just the legal department, but that's 300+ people.

Yeah, going by the level of characters that have been taken ... I figured there had to be tons of staff in on it. Was thinking more in terms of dozens, though.

 

[cosjobs]

Joan of Arc4

 

[Doug B]

@Doug B , I've never seen Buffy, but she is taken anyway,

If you have time ... for grins: See if other female Buffyverse characters are taken, like Willow (Willow Rosenberg IIRC) and Faith (no idea on last name).

Kinda wondering about True Blood and Vampire Diaries characters now. Anyone got Sookie Stackhouse or Elena Gilbert? Caroline Forbes?

 

[krista4]

I reached out on Snowbird, Arya Stark, and Brienne of Tarth. Snowbird just got taken by someone else and wasn't reflected on the list! Arya is of questionable eligibility according to the vetter of the superheroes: " I don’t believe Brienne of Tarth used her abilities for self-serving needs. Arya, could be borderline, though I loved her character. I need to revisit her character’s attributes."

 

[krista4]

By the way, @simey , I didn't want to use Dazzler because I am terrible at roller-skating.

Sarah Conner would be a great choice for someone who's a mother, so I wanted to leave her for someone else.

 

[Ilov80s]

I reached out on Snowbird, Arya Stark, and Brienne of Tarth. Snowbird just got taken by someone else and wasn't reflected on the list! Arya is of questionable eligibility according to the vetter of the superheroes: " I don’t believe Brienne of Tarth used her abilities for self-serving needs. Arya, could be borderline, though I loved her character. I need to revisit her character’s attributes."

Can you explain what the ultimate purpose of this is?

 

[Ilov80s]

I looooooooove The Hound.

This might be my favorite scene of the whole show

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I reached out on Snowbird, Arya Stark, and Brienne of Tarth. Snowbird just got taken by someone else and wasn't reflected on the list! Arya is of questionable eligibility according to the vetter of the superheroes: " I don’t believe Brienne of Tarth used her abilities for self-serving needs. Arya, could be borderline, though I loved her character. I need to revisit her character’s attributes."

Kitty Pride: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitty_Pryde

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Can you explain what the ultimate purpose of this is?

****ing Team Work!!

 

[Westerberg]

I reached out on Snowbird, Arya Stark, and Brienne of Tarth. Snowbird just got taken by someone else and wasn't reflected on the list! Arya is of questionable eligibility according to the vetter of the superheroes: " I don’t believe Brienne of Tarth used her abilities for self-serving needs. Arya, could be borderline, though I loved her character. I need to revisit her character’s attributes."

JFC

 

[rockaction]

Jean Grey?

 

[KarmaPolice]

Magneto for Magneto and Titanium Man?

I did look him up. Started as an anti-hero but became a hero...he's a possibility. Feels a little odd for me to choose a Holocaust survivor, but the whole thing is odd.

What's the game again? What type of hero are you looking for. I have a few suggestions based off my comic collection days (late 80's).

It's sooooo dumb. I'll find the original post about this and bump it.

You didn't like my suggestion of the weirdo rocker?

 

[krista4]

I reached out on Snowbird, Arya Stark, and Brienne of Tarth. Snowbird just got taken by someone else and wasn't reflected on the list! Arya is of questionable eligibility according to the vetter of the superheroes: " I don’t believe Brienne of Tarth used her abilities for self-serving needs. Arya, could be borderline, though I loved her character. I need to revisit her character’s attributes."

Can you explain what the ultimate purpose of this is?

No, no I can't.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

"I need to revisit her character’s attributes."

Some people research fictional characters while at work. Others post about music on fantasy football message boards.

 

[Don Quixote]

Fan of Greek mythology, or are they eligible? Maybe Circe?

(She’s no villain in my book; turning Odysseus’s men into pigs was completely justified.)

 

[krista4]

Kitty Pride: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitty_Pryde

Taken.

Jean Grey?

Taken.

You didn't like my suggestion of the weirdo rocker?

Oh, I liked it!

 

[krista4]

"I need to revisit her character’s attributes."

Some people research fictional characters while at work. Others post about music on fantasy football message boards.

Some of us do both!

 

[Zegras11]

What the hell is going on in here? Are you guys playing cards?

 

[krista4]

I might end up with Brienne. I like that she rises to the highest ranks in a "man's world," which I had to do for my type of work. I like that she is noble and loyal above all else. And my reference to "all boobs" earlier meant I didn't want some geek's sexualized concept of what an ideal woman is, which Brienne certainly isn't.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Kitty Pride: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitty_Pryde

Taken.

Jean Grey?

Taken.

You didn't like my suggestion of the weirdo rocker?

Oh, I liked it!

They’re mAking it difficult

 

[krista4]

@Doug B , I've never seen Buffy, but she is taken anyway,

If you have time ... for grins: See if other female Buffyverse characters are taken, like Willow (Willow Rosenberg IIRC) and Faith (no idea on last name).

Kinda wondering about True Blood and Vampire Diaries characters now. Anyone got Sookie Stackhouse or Elena Gilbert? Caroline Forbes?

Looks like Faith was taken but none of the others.

 

[Doug B]

I'm guessing since Domino got into the second Deadpool movie ... she's probably taken.

 

[krista4]

I'm guessing since Domino got into the second Deadpool movie ... she's probably taken.

Yes, taken.

 

[krista4]

What the hell is going on in here? Are you guys playing cards?

Sorry, we can get back to the music! Appreciate everyone's help!

(Oh, I also need three "fun facts" about myself. Yippee.)

 

[rockaction]

Oh, I also need three "fun facts" about myself. Yippee.

More housing locations than AirBnb.

Tells a mean poop joke when called upon. (I don't even know the poop joke!)

The great irony of leading threads on a message board is that nobody reads what you're posting.

There. Done and done.

 

[Tau837]

My top 10 from the 22 point round, excluding my own selection:

1. @Mrs. Rannous : When The Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin -- my #3 song in the Zep countdown
2. @falguy : Sympathy For The Devil - The Rolling Stones -- my second favorite Stones song
3. @landrys hat : Train In Vain (Stand By Me) - The Clash
4. @Hov34 : Bad – U2 -- my #3 song in the U2 countdown
5. worrierking: Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel
6. Zegras11: Help! - The Beatles -- my #10 song in the most recent Beatles countdown
7. Doug B: Skateaway - Dire Straits
8. simsarge: Shooting Star - Bad Company
9. Chaz McNulty: Yellow – Coldplay
10. Andy Dufresne: Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne

IMO this is the best round yet, by far.

 

[Manster]

I reached out on Snowbird, Arya Stark, and Brienne of Tarth. Snowbird just got taken by someone else and wasn't reflected on the list! Arya is of questionable eligibility according to the vetter of the superheroes: " I don’t believe Brienne of Tarth used her abilities for self-serving needs. Arya, could be borderline, though I loved her character. I need to revisit her character’s attributes."

Can you explain what the ultimate purpose of this is?

No, no I can't.

Here ya go

 

[krista4]

1. @falguy : Sympathy For The Devil - The Rolling Stones -- my second favorite Stones song
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3. @Hov34 : Bad – U2 -- my #3 song in the U2 countdown

Likely obvious, but these were the two heavy-hitters I mentioned last night would be coming up today. Another one comes tomorrow.

And Ozzy(!) was the artist with five different songs today!

 

[Tau837]

Ø Please note that your superhero must have at least some type of extra human (or alien) ability.

Ø Magic, flight and strength are good examples. Abilities that any human has (compassion, optimism), do not a superhero make.

Ø Superhero-adjacent characters/teammates (i.e. Peggy Carter, Agent Coulson, members of the bat-family) may be considered.

Ø Villains and anti-heroes will be declined.

How about Phoenix or Mrs. Incredible (aka Elastigirl)?

 

[rockaction]

I actually have a list of female superheroes up on my screen as listed in Wikipedia.

The day has taken a strange turn indeed.

 

[Eephus]

Watch Your Step is my favorite Elvis C song, which my list will later show. I absolutely love it.

Trust is a very underrated album.

My favorite four LP Costello run is from This Year's Model to Trust rather than from My Aim is True to Get Happy!!!

 

[Tau837]

Ø Please note that your superhero must have at least some type of extra human (or alien) ability.

Ø Magic, flight and strength are good examples. Abilities that any human has (compassion, optimism), do not a superhero make.

Ø Superhero-adjacent characters/teammates (i.e. Peggy Carter, Agent Coulson, members of the bat-family) may be considered.

Ø Villains and anti-heroes will be declined.

How about Phoenix or Mrs. Incredible (aka Elastigirl)?

Does Ellen Ripley qualify?

 

[AAABatteries]

Job news! Today I accepted an offer for...well, my existing job. I just remembered that, in this department of the company that will now officially be my employer, new hires choose a "superhero" to represent them. Is anyone confused about why I got out of the corporate world? Anyway, there will be an announcement of my coming on board that gives a bio, then three "fun facts" about me, and an indication of who my superhero will be.

Taking nominations for superheroes. I suppose for fun facts, too - I guess the Beatles stuff will be one. "Runs countdowns of favorite songs of internet middle-aged dummies" won't be.

@Andy Dufresne

Most people seem to select based on particular skills or powers that the superhero might have, or based on cultural connections (like a Black person taking a Black superhero). I don't care about any of that so much, but just want a cool superhero. Don't care if it's male or female, but if female I'd prefer not one of the ones that's all boobs.

Are you familiar with Herogasm?

Throwing Ropes would be kind of cool but I think I’d go as Love Sausage - more wardrobe options.

 

[krista4]

Ø Please note that your superhero must have at least some type of extra human (or alien) ability.

Ø Magic, flight and strength are good examples. Abilities that any human has (compassion, optimism), do not a superhero make.

Ø Superhero-adjacent characters/teammates (i.e. Peggy Carter, Agent Coulson, members of the bat-family) may be considered.

Ø Villains and anti-heroes will be declined.

How about Phoenix or Mrs. Incredible (aka Elastigirl)?

Both taken. It really is difficult.

 

[Val Rannous]

Updated Contest Standings:

Person	Score	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	Top	Song	Song By…
The Dreaded Marco	7	David Bowie	U2	The Who	The Kinks	Elton John	Black Sabbath	The Clash	The Beatles	Heroes	David Bowie
Manster	7	Def Leppard	Pink Floyd	Elton John	David Bowie	Depeche Mode	The Who	U2	The Beatles	Baba O'Riley	The Who
New Binky the Doormat	7	Elton John	David Bowie	The Who	Pink Floyd	U2	Def Leppard	Genesis	The Beatles	Baba O'Riley	The Who
Uruk-Hai	6	David Bowie	Elton John	The Clash	The Who	The Kinks	The Animals	Dusty Springfield	The Beatles	Goodbye Yellow Brick Road	Elton John
Eephus	6	The Who	The Kinks	Pink Floyd	David Bowie	U2	Black Sabbath	Elton John	The Beatles	Wish You Were Here	Pink Floyd
Westerberg	6	David Bowie	The Who	Elton John	Van Morrison	Elvis Costello	Radiohead	Pink Floyd	The Beatles	Baba O'Riley	The Who
Just Win Baby	5	The Who	Pink Floyd	The Cure	U2	The Kinks	Elton John	David Bowie	The Beatles	Wish You Were Here	Pink Floyd
Pip's Invitation	5	Pink Floyd	The Who	David Bowie	Elton John	U2	The Cure	The Kinks	The Beatles	Wish You Were Here	Pink Floyd
Val Rannous	5	Pink Floyd	Ozzy Osbourne	The Kinks	David Bowie	U2	The Who	Elton John	The Beatles	Crazy Train	Ozzy Osbourne
scorchy	5	Pink Floyd	David Bowie	Elton John	The Who	Radiohead	Van Morrison	The Kinks	The Beatles	Wish You Were Here	Pink Floyd
Mrs. Rannous	5	The Kinks	Elton John	Jethro Tull	U2	The Who	The Eurythmics	Pink Floyd	Led Zeppelin	Baba O'Riley	The Who
Don Quixote	4	David Bowie	The Kinks	The Who	Radiohead	Elton John	U2	Sex Pistols	The Rolling Stones	Waterloo Sunset	The Kinks
Doug B	4	U2	David Bowie	The Who	Pink Floyd	Oasis	The Kinks	Elton John	U2	Heroes	David Bowie
Hawks64	4	Iron Maiden	Ozzy Osbourne	Elton John	Pink Floyd	The Who	The Clash	Radiohead	The Beatles	Fame	David Bowie
DrianMalcolm	4	Elton John	David Bowie	Pink Floyd	The Who	Cream	Elvis Costello	Amy Winehouse	The Beatles	Son of a Preacher Man	Dusty Springfield
MAC_32	4	U2	Pink Floyd	The Who	David Bowie	The Clash	Radiohead	The Cure	The Beatles	Maybe I'm Amazed	Paul McCartney
higgins	4	Pink Floyd	Radiohead	The Who	John Lennon	David Bowie	U2	Elton John	The Beatles	Wish You Were Here	Pink Floyd
AAABatteries	4	Van Morrison	The Kinks	Elton John	U2	David Bowie	Pink Floyd	Radiohead	The Beatles	Zombie	The Cranberries
Chaz McNulty	4	U2	Elton John	The Who	Pink Floyd	David Bowie	Radiohead	Coldplay	The Beatles	Tiny Dancer	Elton John
Chaos34	3	U2	Pink Floyd	Elton John	David Bowie	The Who	Van Morrison	Radiohead	The Rolling Stones	Bitter Sweet Symphony	The Verve
Hov34	3	David Bowie	The Who	U2	Elton John	Pink Floyd	Arctic Monkeys	Yes	The Rolling Stones	Heroes	David Bowie
falguy	3	Elton John	Pink Floyd	U2	The Who	David Bowie	The Cult	The Cure	The Rolling Stones	Comfortably Numb	Pink Floyd
Dr. Octopus	3	The Who	Pink Floyd	U2	Elton John	The Cure	Van Morrison	Radiohead	The Beatles	Into the Mystic	Van Morrison
jwb	2	Pink Floyd	Van Morrison	Elton John	David Bowie	U2	Yes	Iron Maiden	The Rolling Stones	Into the Mystic	Van Morrison
simey	2	Pink Floyd	Van Morrison	David Bowie	Iron Maiden	Elton John	The Cure	U2	Led Zeppelin	Bad	U2
Karma Police	2	David Bowie	Pink Floyd	The Who	U2	Radiohead	Van Morrison	Cream	Led Zeppelin	Son of a Preacher Man	Dusty Springfield
cosjobs	2	The Who	Black Sabbath	Traffic	Elvis Costello	Fleetwood Mac	Jethro Tull	Van Morrison	The Rolling Stones	Low Spark of High Heeled Boys	Traffic

 

[krista4]

Does Ellen Ripley qualify?

Yes, also taken.

 

[krista4]

Updated Contest Standings:

Excellent job as a group on the contest. The high scorers got seven points, and the winner was decided on a second tie-breaker.

 

[Eephus]

When I saw I was three pages behind, I didn't expect so much superhero discussion.

 

[krista4]

On the SUPER-AWESOME-MEGA-CONTEST!!!111, the winner scored 10 points, which I also think was excellent!

 

[Eephus]

How the hell did Mariah Carey's "Fantasy" wind up as Pitchfork's number one song of the nineties? Payola for bloggers again?

I love "Fantasy" and it made major bank for the members of Tom Tom Club

 

[Doug B]

What stinks about picking a superhero at this point is that you just have to kind of settle on someone obscure that doesn't really mean anything to you.

They really need to let you go with Brienne of Tarth and not make it any more of a pain than it seems to already be.

 

[Eephus]

I think @ditkaburgers is the only person in this thread that has a superhero avatar

 

[Mister CIA]

I only know that one Godfathers song that most people my age know. I wonder why they never caught on beyond that. Did they get swept away by grunge along with the hair metal bands?

Must have wound up sleeping with the fishes.

"School of Fish," it was right there, man.

 

[Raging weasel]

What stinks about picking a superhero at this point is that you just have to kind of settle on someone obscure that doesn't really mean anything to you.

They really need to let you go with Brienne of Tarth and not make it any more of a pain than it seems to already be.

Yeah. I'm a huge superhero guy( own over 6k comics) and even I would have a hard time making a list of 300+ heroes

 

[Mister CIA]

I think @ditkaburgers is the only person in this thread that has a superhero avatar

I had one. :BoswerPower: