Official Great Works Draft (3 Viewers)

[timschochet]

Hey, is it ok if we move Rosetta Stone to either Political Document or Wildcard? The more I'm thinking about it the more it doesn't make sense as non-fiction.

You can move your picks around at any time. Where would you like the Rosetta Stone moved to?

Just for the record, how is the Rosetta Stone a "political document"? I'd like to hear an argument for that.

Per wiki, The text on the stone is a decree from Ptolemy V, describing the repealing of various taxes and instructions to erect statues in temples. That is in fact a political document. How it compares against other political documents is a separate question.

 

[timschochet]

Hey, is it ok if we move Rosetta Stone to either Political Document or Wildcard? The more I'm thinking about it the more it doesn't make sense as non-fiction.

You can move your picks around at any time. Where would you like the Rosetta Stone moved to?

Just for the record, how is the Rosetta Stone a "political document"? I'd like to hear an argument for that.

From wikipedia:"The text on the stone is a decree from Ptolemy V, describing the repealing of various taxes and instructions to erect statues in temples."But it may make more sense as a wildcard, since it didn't have a widespread influence on politics.

This is completely your call. I am unable to give you at this time any idea of the stone's overall importance as a wildcard pick, since there are not very many wildcards that have been taken. It's far less important than the Apollo Mission, but considerably more important than Woodstock. How's that?

 

[DCThunder]

Hey, is it ok if we move Rosetta Stone to either Political Document or Wildcard? The more I'm thinking about it the more it doesn't make sense as non-fiction.

You can move your picks around at any time. Where would you like the Rosetta Stone moved to?

Just for the record, how is the Rosetta Stone a "political document"? I'd like to hear an argument for that.

From wikipedia:"The text on the stone is a decree from Ptolemy V, describing the repealing of various taxes and instructions to erect statues in temples."But it may make more sense as a wildcard, since it didn't have a widespread influence on politics.

OK, it that's true then it would qualify.

 

[timschochet]

Mister CIA is on the clock.

 

[rodg12]

Skipped: Norwood

14.09 - Mister CIA - OTC

14.10 - El Floppo - On Deck

14.11 - Thatguy - In The Hole

14.12 - Wikkid

14.13 - Tides

14.14 - BobbyLayne

14.15- Abrantes

14.16- Doug B

14.17 - Timschochet

14.18 - Postradamus

14.19 - rodg12

14.20 - krista

 

[timschochet]

Skipped: Norwood14.09 - Mister CIA - OTC14.10 - El Floppo - On Deck14.11 - Thatguy - In The Hole14.12 - Wikkid14.13 - Tides14.14 - BobbyLayne14.15- Abrantes14.16- Doug B14.17 - Timschochet14.18 - Postradamus14.19 - rodg1214.20 - krista

Norwood wasn't skipped. His team (Anborn) made the Martin Luther's 5 Theses pick.

 

[Mister CIA]

14.09 - Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin, Composition

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[rodg12]

Skipped: Norwood14.09 - Mister CIA - OTC14.10 - El Floppo - On Deck14.11 - Thatguy - In The Hole14.12 - Wikkid14.13 - Tides14.14 - BobbyLayne14.15- Abrantes14.16- Doug B14.17 - Timschochet14.18 - Postradamus14.19 - rodg1214.20 - krista

Norwood wasn't skipped. His team (Anborn) made the Martin Luther's 5 Theses pick.

My bad. Thanks for pointing that out.

 

[El Floppo]

14.09 - Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin, Composition

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That is uncanny.

rejiggering pick now.

oh... in before the PICK NOW OR WHATEVER schtick.

 

[krista4]

El Floppo has been skipped now, yes? And we're on our thatguy watch?

ETA:

14.10 - El Floppo - SKIPPED

14.11 - Thatguy - OTC until :08

14.12 - Wikkid

14.13 - Tides

14.14 - BobbyLayne

14.15- Abrantes

14.16- Doug B

14.17 - Timschochet

14.18 - Postradamus

14.19 - rodg12

14.20 - krista

 

[rodg12]

Where'd El Floppo go????

 

[krista4]

Where'd El Floppo go????

I sent a PM to thatguy, but he usually times out.

 

[Uncle Humuna]

14.09 - Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin, Composition

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<_< Knew I shouldn't have snoozed on this one.

Incredible stuff.

eta -> Dear United Airlines, kindly #### off and die.

tia

uh

 

[Tirnan]

Great Pick! Phenomenal composition.

 

[krista4]

Aaaaaand thatguy has now timed out, too.

14.10 - El Floppo - SKIPPED

14.11 - Thatguy - SKIPPED

14.12 - Wikkid - OTC until :08

14.13 - Tides

14.14 - BobbyLayne

14.15- Abrantes

14.16- Doug B

14.17 - Timschochet

14.18 - Postradamus

14.19 - rodg12

14.20 - krista

 

[Fennis]

Where'd El Floppo go????

He is rejiggering.

 

[TidesofWar]

Aaaaaand thatguy has now timed out, too.14.10 - El Floppo - SKIPPED14.11 - Thatguy - SKIPPED14.12 - Wikkid - OTC until :0814.13 - Tides14.14 - BobbyLayne14.15- Abrantes14.16- Doug B14.17 - Timschochet14.18 - Postradamus14.19 - rodg1214.20 - krista

Walking the Boxer, and will be thinking and back for my pick

 

[DCThunder]

After an initial flurry of picks, things seem to have slowed to a crawl.

 

[krista4]

After an initial flurry of picks, things seem to have slowed to a crawl.

A crawl is much quicker.

 

[TidesofWar]

After an initial flurry of picks, things seem to have slowed to a crawl.

A crawl is much quicker.

Pub Crawls

 

[El Floppo]

Sorry about that... had that Gershwin all ready to go- seriously uncanny there. Then I got pulled away...

14.10 Television Show- Twighlight Zone, Rod Serling et al

Contributed massively to just about all aspects of the genre: directing, writing, acting, editing. Some of the shows were absolutely genius- and most are still being mined for ideas. I hate taking a TV show when there's SO much more out there in other cats, but I didn't want to snooze on this.

edit to fix sizing issues

 

[Fennis]

You should walk your dog for longer than that. Poor pup.

 

[TidesofWar]

You should walk your dog for longer than that. Poor pup.

Leaving Now - an hour ok??Dog is Ridiculously Spoiled

 

[Fennis]

You should walk your dog for longer than that. Poor pup.

Leaving Now - an hour ok??Dog is Ridiculously Spoiled

Boxers are good dogs.

 

[wikkidpissah]

14.12 Seinfeld, Television

i got one reason Seinfeld is the best sitcom ever, if not the greatest TV show of all time. I'm in a cap league on ESPN for all three major sports & the team name must be a Seinfeld reference. here's the present roster:

Master of my Domain

Festivus fordarestofus

nice game, pretty boy

Bosco

I dont wanna be a pirate

Orgy Guy

I was in the pool!

cantspareasquare

nosoupforyou

REAL N SPECTACULAR

where did we park

professional picker

Big Stein's calzone

"The Kramer"

Independent George

Love Newton

Festivus Miracle

Jesus fish

Serenity Now!

Spongeworthy

Man Hands

Newwwman

Art Vandelay

Kramerica Industries

Cartwright? Cartwright!

Canstandya

I'm Keith Hernandez

Black & White Cookie

THE MULVAS

You punched Mickey!!

Summer of George

Anti-dentite

Gold, Jerry, Gold

Puffy Shirts

Buck Naked

Big Motza Ball

KoKo the monkey

Mandelbaum! Mandelbaum!

Soup Nazi

Bizarro Jerry

Importer/Exporter

Make your own pie

I had a pony!!

Master of the House

Contest

"You're all winners!!!!"

Giant Ball of Oil

Shakey the Mohel

STELLLAAAA!!

Bookman

Pee Party

Verry, Verry Bad Man

Red dot

Pez

Naked Mets fan

Blue Condom

etc, etc, etc.....we've had over 100 Seinfeld teams & the names keeps changing. My own team has been Orgy Guy, Yam-yam, Kavorka, Kickass Philathropist & a couple others over the years. thing is, we all know what all of these mean & you've prolly laughed in recognition a half dozen times just reading this list. aint another show in the world has that kind of claim on the national psyche. nufced.

 

[El Floppo]

14.12 Seinfeld. writeup forthcoming.

it was between twighlight zone and seinfeld for me. no regrets, but probably a higher scoring pick for WP.

 

[krista4]

Like both the TV picks.

14.11 - Thatguy - SKIPPED

14.13 - Tides - OTC until :46

14.14 - BobbyLayne

14.15- Abrantes

14.16- Doug B

14.17 - Timschochet

14.18 - Postradamus

14.19 - rodg12

14.20 - krista

 

[Tirnan]

You should walk your dog for longer than that. Poor pup.

Leaving Now - an hour ok??Dog is Ridiculously Spoiled

Boxers are good dogs.

Great dogs, my wife and I once were involved with the local boxer rescue. Time, work, and demands of a growing family ended it, but still my favorite breed. I highly encourage people to at least consider adopting a dog from a local rescue, especially one of these noble beasts. They are among the most loyal and genuinely "happy to see you" of dogs. Ask any boxer owner about the famed kidney bean dance.

 

[Tirnan]

14.12 Seinfeld. writeup forthcoming.

it was between twighlight zone and seinfeld for me. no regrets, but probably a higher scoring pick for WP.

Both great series. I really like the Twilight Zone pick.

 

[thatguy]

Claude Monet - Rouen Cathedral

Not sure where this will rank, but I find this series to be stunning. If I am forced to pick one, as I believe will be the case, let me know and I'll get on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouen_cathedr...Monet_painting)

 

[krista4]

Claude Monet - Rouen Cathedral

Not sure where this will rank, but I find this series to be stunning. If I am forced to pick one, as I believe will be the case, let me know and I'll get on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouen_cathedr...Monet_painting)

Yes, you have to choose one as Uncle Hummus did.Run on Monet!

Great stuff.

 

[anborn]

14.09 - Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin, Composition

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####. I don't like you.

 

[anborn]

Claude Monet - Rouen Cathedral

Not sure where this will rank, but I find this series to be stunning. If I am forced to pick one, as I believe will be the case, let me know and I'll get on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouen_cathedr...Monet_painting)

####. I don't like you either. literally was about to go with either of these instead of 95 theses. was hoping at least one would fall to norwood for the next pick.

 

[thatguy]

Claude Monet - Rouen Cathedral

Not sure where this will rank, but I find this series to be stunning. If I am forced to pick one, as I believe will be the case, let me know and I'll get on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouen_cathedr...Monet_painting)

Yes, you have to choose one as Uncle Hummus did.Run on Monet!

Great stuff.

Didn't UH get to pick the three that were in a particular museum?

 

[thatguy]

Claude Monet - Rouen Cathedral

Not sure where this will rank, but I find this series to be stunning. If I am forced to pick one, as I believe will be the case, let me know and I'll get on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouen_cathedr...Monet_painting)

####. I don't like you either. literally was about to go with either of these instead of 95 theses. was hoping at least one would fall to norwood for the next pick.

Sorry. I like you. Does that help?

 

[krista4]

Claude Monet - Rouen Cathedral

Not sure where this will rank, but I find this series to be stunning. If I am forced to pick one, as I believe will be the case, let me know and I'll get on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouen_cathedr...Monet_painting)

Yes, you have to choose one as Uncle Hummus did.Run on Monet!

Great stuff.

Didn't UH get to pick the three that were in a particular museum?

It was a three-panel work. None of these are.

 

[anborn]

Claude Monet - Rouen Cathedral

Not sure where this will rank, but I find this series to be stunning. If I am forced to pick one, as I believe will be the case, let me know and I'll get on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouen_cathedr...Monet_painting)

####. I don't like you either. literally was about to go with either of these instead of 95 theses. was hoping at least one would fall to norwood for the next pick.

Sorry. I like you. Does that help?

It will in about 5 minutes... I'm sure I'll get over it and I'll have the same warm fuzzies about you I always did.

 

[Tirnan]

Both were great selections, neither of you could have expected them to last much longer.

 

[thatguy]

Claude Monet - Rouen Cathedral

Not sure where this will rank, but I find this series to be stunning. If I am forced to pick one, as I believe will be the case, let me know and I'll get on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouen_cathedr...Monet_painting)

Yes, you have to choose one as Uncle Hummus did.Run on Monet!

Great stuff.

Didn't UH get to pick the three that were in a particular museum?

It was a three-panel work. None of these are.

Fine. Someone who knows things care to tell me which of the Rouen Cathedral's is the most famous?

 

[krista4]

TidesofWar has been typing forever! He's officially skipped as of now, but I'm sure Team BobbyLayne won't mind waiting.

ETA:

14.13 - Tides - tyyyyppppppiiiiinggggggggggg

14.14 - BobbyLayne - OTC until :46

14.15- Abrantes

14.16- Doug B

14.17 - Timschochet

14.18 - Postradamus

14.19 - rodg12

14.20 - krista

 

[TidesofWar]

14.13........ Acting Performance - Atticus Finch in "To Kill A Mockingbird"

GREGORY PECK

Gregory Peck's performance became synonymous with the role and character of Atticus Finch. Alan J. Pakula remembered hearing from Peck when he was first approached with the role: "He called back immediately. No maybes. The fit was among the most natural things about a most natural film. I must say the man and the character he played were not unalike."[2] Peck later said in an interview that he was drawn to the role because the book reminded him of growing up in La Jolla, California.[3] "Hardly a day passes that I don't think how lucky I was to be cast in that film," Peck said in a 1997 interview. "I recently sat at a dinner next to a woman who saw it when she was 14 years old, and she said it changed her life. I hear things like that all the time."[4]

The 1962 softcover edition of the novel opens with the following: "The Southern town of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD reminds me of the California town I grew up in. The characters of the novel are like people I knew as a boy. I think perhaps the great appeal of the novel is that it reminds readers everywhere of a person or a town they have known. It is to me a universal story -- moving, passionate and told with great humor and tenderness. Gregory Peck"

Upon Peck's death in 2003, Brock Peters, who played Tom Robinson in the film version, quoted Harper Lee at Peck's eulogy, saying, "Atticus Finch gave him an opportunity to play himself". Peters concluded his eulogy stating, "To my friend Gregory Peck, to my friend Atticus Finch, vaya con Dios."[5] Peters remembered the role of Tom Robinson when he recalled, "It certainly is one of my proudest achievements in life, one of the happiest participations in film or theater I have experienced."[6] Peters remained friends not only with Peck but with Mary Badham throughout his life.

 

[El Floppo]

Fine. Someone who knows things care to tell me which of the Rouen Cathedral's is the most famous?

lol... just pick one- they're all amazing (imo, something about these- maybe because they were mostly from the same vantage point- made them preferable to the lillies... got to see his complete command of light/color in play)

 

[Postradamus]

isn't flysack running team bobbylane as of now?

 

[anborn]

Claude Monet - Rouen Cathedral

Not sure where this will rank, but I find this series to be stunning. If I am forced to pick one, as I believe will be the case, let me know and I'll get on it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouen_cathedr...Monet_painting)

Yes, you have to choose one as Uncle Hummus did.Run on Monet!

Great stuff.

Didn't UH get to pick the three that were in a particular museum?

It was a three-panel work. None of these are.

Fine. Someone who knows things care to tell me which of the Rouen Cathedral's is the most famous?

pretty sure any pick will (or should) be judged as part of the whole series. pick your favorite and run with it. they are all awesome. Saw 3 of them as part of a show last year... freaking amazing.

 

[El Floppo]

14.08........ Acting Performance - Atticus Finch in "To Kill A Mockingbird"

GREGORY PECK

Gregory Peck's performance became synonymous with the role and character of Atticus Finch. Alan J. Pakula remembered hearing from Peck when he was first approached with the role: "He called back immediately. No maybes. The fit was among the most natural things about a most natural film. I must say the man and the character he played were not unalike."[2] Peck later said in an interview that he was drawn to the role because the book reminded him of growing up in La Jolla, California.[3] "Hardly a day passes that I don't think how lucky I was to be cast in that film," Peck said in a 1997 interview. "I recently sat at a dinner next to a woman who saw it when she was 14 years old, and she said it changed her life. I hear things like that all the time."[4]

The 1962 softcover edition of the novel opens with the following: "The Southern town of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD reminds me of the California town I grew up in. The characters of the novel are like people I knew as a boy. I think perhaps the great appeal of the novel is that it reminds readers everywhere of a person or a town they have known. It is to me a universal story -- moving, passionate and told with great humor and tenderness. Gregory Peck"

Upon Peck's death in 2003, Brock Peters, who played Tom Robinson in the film version, quoted Harper Lee at Peck's eulogy, saying, "Atticus Finch gave him an opportunity to play himself". Peters concluded his eulogy stating, "To my friend Gregory Peck, to my friend Atticus Finch, vaya con Dios."[5] Peters remembered the role of Tom Robinson when he recalled, "It certainly is one of my proudest achievements in life, one of the happiest participations in film or theater I have experienced."[6] Peters remained friends not only with Peck but with Mary Badham throughout his life.

Very worthy pick there ... I can't imagine anybody else in that role.I really hope I'm able to get the other three choices I have in mind for this cat

 

[El Floppo]

Hurry up hurry up hurry up hurry up hurry up hurry up.

... right guys?

 

[TidesofWar]

14.08........ Acting Performance - Atticus Finch in "To Kill A Mockingbird"

GREGORY PECK

Gregory Peck's performance became synonymous with the role and character of Atticus Finch. Alan J. Pakula remembered hearing from Peck when he was first approached with the role: "He called back immediately. No maybes. The fit was among the most natural things about a most natural film. I must say the man and the character he played were not unalike."[2] Peck later said in an interview that he was drawn to the role because the book reminded him of growing up in La Jolla, California.[3] "Hardly a day passes that I don't think how lucky I was to be cast in that film," Peck said in a 1997 interview. "I recently sat at a dinner next to a woman who saw it when she was 14 years old, and she said it changed her life. I hear things like that all the time."[4]

The 1962 softcover edition of the novel opens with the following: "The Southern town of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD reminds me of the California town I grew up in. The characters of the novel are like people I knew as a boy. I think perhaps the great appeal of the novel is that it reminds readers everywhere of a person or a town they have known. It is to me a universal story -- moving, passionate and told with great humor and tenderness. Gregory Peck"

Upon Peck's death in 2003, Brock Peters, who played Tom Robinson in the film version, quoted Harper Lee at Peck's eulogy, saying, "Atticus Finch gave him an opportunity to play himself". Peters concluded his eulogy stating, "To my friend Gregory Peck, to my friend Atticus Finch, vaya con Dios."[5] Peters remembered the role of Tom Robinson when he recalled, "It certainly is one of my proudest achievements in life, one of the happiest participations in film or theater I have experienced."[6] Peters remained friends not only with Peck but with Mary Badham throughout his life.

Very worthy pick there ... I can't imagine anybody else in that role.I really hope I'm able to get the other three choices I have in mind for this cat

Peck's character dealt with many issues - Right vs Wrong, Racism vs Tolerance and Free-Thought, persevering for a just cause even though you know the end game will result in failure, teaching your children to be fair and compassionate with the hopes they will build a better world in their time.I always wanted to be the Man Atticus Finch was.

 

[flysack]

14.14 - Toccata And Fugue, by Bach - Composition

No write up right now.

- I'm sitting in a cafe having lunch

- This one is all Bobby's pick. I'm just making it for him.

Draft on.

 

[El Floppo]

14.08........ Acting Performance - Atticus Finch in "To Kill A Mockingbird"

GREGORY PECK

Gregory Peck's performance became synonymous with the role and character of Atticus Finch. Alan J. Pakula remembered hearing from Peck when he was first approached with the role: "He called back immediately. No maybes. The fit was among the most natural things about a most natural film. I must say the man and the character he played were not unalike."[2] Peck later said in an interview that he was drawn to the role because the book reminded him of growing up in La Jolla, California.[3] "Hardly a day passes that I don't think how lucky I was to be cast in that film," Peck said in a 1997 interview. "I recently sat at a dinner next to a woman who saw it when she was 14 years old, and she said it changed her life. I hear things like that all the time."[4]

The 1962 softcover edition of the novel opens with the following: "The Southern town of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD reminds me of the California town I grew up in. The characters of the novel are like people I knew as a boy. I think perhaps the great appeal of the novel is that it reminds readers everywhere of a person or a town they have known. It is to me a universal story -- moving, passionate and told with great humor and tenderness. Gregory Peck"

Upon Peck's death in 2003, Brock Peters, who played Tom Robinson in the film version, quoted Harper Lee at Peck's eulogy, saying, "Atticus Finch gave him an opportunity to play himself". Peters concluded his eulogy stating, "To my friend Gregory Peck, to my friend Atticus Finch, vaya con Dios."[5] Peters remembered the role of Tom Robinson when he recalled, "It certainly is one of my proudest achievements in life, one of the happiest participations in film or theater I have experienced."[6] Peters remained friends not only with Peck but with Mary Badham throughout his life.

Very worthy pick there ... I can't imagine anybody else in that role.I really hope I'm able to get the other three choices I have in mind for this cat

Peck's character dealt with many issues - Right vs Wrong, Racism vs Tolerance and Free-Thought, persevering for a just cause even though you know the end game will result in failure, teaching your children to be fair and compassionate with the hopes they will build a better world in their time.I always wanted to be the Man Atticus Finch was.

Because of the character or because of Peck's portrayal?

 

[Bonzai]

14.14 - Toccata And Fugue, by Bach - CompositionNo write up right now.- I'm sitting in a cafe having lunch- This one is all Bobby's pick. I'm just making it for him. Draft on.

Awesome, awesome pick. Way up there for me.