World Series of Pop Culture [Archive]

Lizardqueen

07-10-2006, 07:14 PM

Holy shit I forgot to watch this. You know what I thought when I saw the commercials right? "Pffffpt. I'd so win the World Series of Pop Culture." Same thing I said about that dastard Ken Jennings. But I'd probably end up being that lady who doesn't even make it to Final Jeopardy because I can't figure out how to use the buzzer, except when I have the wrong answer.;)

Chris

07-10-2006, 07:20 PM

My favorite part is when the winner for the night was revealed during the last commercial break in a promo for tomorrow.

Thanks, VH1. Thanks.

susanarosa

07-16-2006, 06:13 PM

Okay, the host's voice on this show is so freaking awesome I'm entranced. I could listen to him all day.

I could do well on this show, but I don't know movies and a surprising amount of the stuff they're asking I'm too young to remember. And I'm not that young.

tvaholic

07-17-2006, 06:09 AM

susanarosa-I don't know what it is, but I love that guy too. He looks like the grown-up version of the dentist elf from "Rudolph," but then he opens his mouth & he's got that dry wit I love so much. (I'd take him over Joe from Fear Factor any day) But I don't understand why they need to have that annoying chick do post-match interviews, well, yeah, I do know, it's the T&A factor, but still, she doesn't fit in.

BTW, I sucked on more than a couple of questions-I've seen "Jaws" about 236 times & I still couldn't think of the name of the boat. Plus, Kid's Shows & Musical Youth were not my areas.

susanarosa

07-17-2006, 06:25 AM

Oh my god, you are so right about him looking like the dentist elf! That's so funny.

I did super bad tonight. I think the categories are getting harder. Or else they're just covering stuff I seriously have no clue about. I didn't do too bad in kids shows (watched lots of Nickelodeon in my formitive years) but the Haylie Duff/Paris Hilton song question... I mean, who in the world knows that?

tvaholic

07-17-2006, 09:16 AM

I know, that Paris/Haylie question stumped me too. What a rip on Haylie too-they called her "Hilary Duff's sister Haylie" & not just "Haylie Duff." In the words of Kelso, "Burrrnnn!"

I agree, I think the questions are getting harder as they move on to quarter/semi finals.

jampony

07-20-2006, 06:13 PM

Why does Cheetera have to be so annoying? It's 12 minutes into the episode and I seriously hope they loose because I just don't want to see them ever again.

Pekmboyd

07-21-2006, 04:27 AM

Why does Cheetera have to be so annoying? It's 12 minutes into the episode and I seriously hope they loose because I just don't want to see them ever again.

I watched this for the first time last night, and I couldn't agree more. They were obnoxious. LOVE the host - dry delivery with a twinkle in his eye. I hope they find him a reality show or something to do after this. I wish I had seen it sooner when I might have had a shot at answering more than 3 questions correctly, but it was interesting nonetheless - and I like that they don't try to build fake suspense with fancy flashy lights and music like Who Wants to Be a Millionaire or something like that.

Krizzatch

07-21-2006, 06:03 AM

jampony

07-21-2006, 06:11 AM

I think I answered about 25% of the questions last night correctly (and that's being generous). I swear, they're getting harder and harder. Anyone else still kicking ass playing at home?

Krizzatch

07-21-2006, 06:25 AM

I swear, they're getting harder and harder. Anyone else still kicking ass playing at home?

Honestly, Jam - I was doing pretty well. I couldn't believe that no one knew the answers to the SNL category. But "Turd Ferguson"..... come ON, everyone knows that's Burt Reynolds. :p

And the tie breaker rounds are so awesome. I think it's because my boyfriend and take turns answering back and forth on the couch and can usually come up with all the answers while we pause the Tivo.

derder

07-21-2006, 09:13 AM

I love this show, and I am going to do everything in my power to get on it.

tvaholic

07-21-2006, 09:22 AM

I missed it last night. Is it only on Thursday nights now? Of course, being VH-1 it'll be rerun every other hour for the next month.

BTW-Krizzatch-love your avatar!

Krizzatch

07-21-2006, 09:41 AM

I love this show, and I am going to do everything in my power to get on it.

Derder, consider me your sidekick on this scheme. We live in the same damn city.... we gotta make this happen!!!

Thanks TVholic - I wanted Scott Farkus... but couldn't find him. :p

derder

07-21-2006, 09:45 AM

Derder, consider me your sidekick on this scheme. We live in the same damn city.... we gotta make this happen!!!

Finally! Someone from Minneapolis... I'm so glad you're here!

Krizzatch

07-21-2006, 10:40 AM

Finally! Someone from Minneapolis... I'm so glad you're here!

God knows, there aren't many of us.

So can you believe that American Idol auditions are being held at the Target Center??? I'm going... I already informed the 'Gasm that I would providing photos and a narrative on the experience they could perhaps post on the site. :p

Lizardqueen

07-21-2006, 11:36 AM

Oh my God you guys are so queer. You know celebrity stalker derder is going to make a whole Minneapolis Happy Hour out of this Target Center auditions business. Way to go girls.

derder

07-21-2006, 12:31 PM

I wouldn't in a gazillion years go to those AI auditions. It will be a fricking zoo downtown, and they always look like a nightmare to me (lines a mile long). I will, however, look forward to your pictures. And hopefully some more people from Mpls will fess up and we could have a little happy hour party here in Mpls.

ScotyUtah

07-28-2006, 11:43 AM

Seriously I wanted to kick the shortest girl (and the loudest) of Cheetara in the head multiple times. Velvet Rope Revolution is not my favorite team (I Heart Jake Ryan was my fave), but at least they shut them up.

My favorite categories are when Pat Kiernan has to recite the old school rap lyrics with that dry voice of his. Gold.

I think I'm rooting for Almost Perfect Strangers to win.

Howzabout I hold her down while you kick her? Did I hear during an intro that the ladies of Cheetara are in a comedy troupe? I'd rather eat a lead salad than check out their idea of comedy. For me, it's a toss-up for who wins the most annoying contestant award - Shorty Cheetara or Triple Chin from 3 the Hard Way. I like VelRoRevo and was bummed to see them get bumped by Boeghy Bunch. I think I'll root for APS although it would be kinda cool to see the engaged couple from the BB win the thing too...

jampony

07-28-2006, 11:51 AM

I don't know all the teams' names (except for Cheetera because I hated them) but I like the team who won last night (7/27/06). And I thought the questions last night were pretty easy, too.

Krizzatch

07-28-2006, 11:57 AM

I don't know all the teams' names (except for Cheetera because I hated them) but I like the team who won last night (7/27/06). And I thought the questions last night were pretty easy, too.

Last night the Boeghy Bunch (the engaged couple + one other guy) won for sure. Then we got the cliff hanger between El Chupacabra and Almost Perfect Strangers?? I hope APS wins.

I hated the asian guy from Velvet Rope Revolution - again with the smugness (first Keith from Project Runway, now this guy)!

What is going on with men today? They're getting as annoying as chicks! :cool:

ScotyUtah

07-28-2006, 12:46 PM

I hated the asian guy from Velvet Rope Revolution - again with the smugness (first Keith from Project Runway, now this guy)!

The other dude on the team made some strange faces as he was trying to noodle out the answers, don't you think?

Krizzatch

07-28-2006, 01:21 PM

The other dude on the team made some strange faces as he was trying to noodle out the answers, don't you think?

Yeah I noticed that too, and then when he didn't know the answer, he'd make up something completely lame to say. Like when they asked about the mountain in Better Off Dead, he goes: "uhhhhh....Killer Mountain?" WHAT? Just say YOU DON'T KNOW, dumbass.

jampony

07-29-2006, 06:52 AM

Aw, cut the contestants some slack, you guys. Imagine the pressure they're under. It's the World Series of Pop Culture, for goodness sake! It's not the Amboy, Indiana Series of Pop Culture, or the Greater Metropolitan Washington Area Series of Pop Culture or even the North American Series of Pop Culture. It's the frickin' World Series of Pop Culture! They're representing Earth, dudes! It doesn't get any bigger than that!

ScotyUtah

07-29-2006, 08:02 AM

^^^Cut them some slack? Hey, if these are the finest representatives THE WORLD has to offer they need to expect a level of criticism from the fine viewers at tvG!

TinkerbellAPixie

07-29-2006, 09:28 AM

My boyfriend and I watched the marathon last weekend and we each picked a team to represent - I am proud to say I kicked his fine little ass. Though, I am disturbed by his man-crush on Pat Kiernan.

I'm rooting for Almost Perfect Strangers cuz I think Molly is just adorable.

oh and Jampony - you crack me up!

Lizardqueen

07-29-2006, 11:05 AM

I kicked the proverbial ASS at this show. I couldn't really hate on Cheetara. As an equally loud and obnoxious woman, you'd think I'd hate them. But something about their little troll mascot made me root for them. I'm ashamed that I had the hots for "too cool" Asian L.A. guy. But, Pat Kiernan, for the love of God! I proudly announce that I've experienced several Patgasm's that come in a close second to the much beloved Philgasm.

TinkerbellAPixie

07-29-2006, 11:10 AM

I'm ashamed that I had the hots for "too cool" Asian L.A. guy.

Don't be ashamed - he was "too cool" but in a way that was actually kinda cool. The Beoghy (?) Bunch is only advancing because of Big Jim - the other two are pretty weak.

My bf and I were discussing Pat's hair - do you think it can get wet? We had this belief that water would do some sort of cosmic damage to his mojo.

Lizardqueen

07-29-2006, 11:17 AM

I think his hair is actually a solid helmet crafted to look hair-like. Like LEGO hair. When it does get wet it dries right off. So very, very, sexy.

TinkerbellAPixie

07-29-2006, 11:24 AM

I think his hair is actually a solid helmet crafted to look hair-like. Like LEGO hair. When it does get wet it dries right off. So very, very, sexy.

Oh - so something like Devo-hair? Makes sense.

jampony

08-06-2006, 05:54 PM

But, Pat Kiernan, for the love of God! I proudly announce that I've experienced several Patgasm's that come in a close second to the much beloved Philgasm.
Does anyone think Pat looks like a grown up Shawn Farrell (from The 4400)? They're both such cuties!

So, why no love for the winning team? Did you all get bored with the show?

sarah d.

08-07-2006, 10:02 AM

One Question: Why did it have to be so short?!

ScotyUtah

08-07-2006, 08:48 PM

One Question: Why did it have to be so short?!

Don't worry, I'm sure there's another one right around the corner. OR you could play the Trivial Pursuit Pop Culture edition for an immediate fix. The finals was more a battle of attrition than anything. I would've wrecked shop on the U2 playoff but then my ass would've been handed to me in the finals...

Krizzatch

08-08-2006, 05:39 AM

One Question: Why did it have to be so short?!

I thought they actually drug it out too long. Wouldn't it have been better to just play all the episodes in a one week time period, just to keep everyone hyped about it? I tivo'd each epi, of course, and watched it without commercials the same night, but waiting for the final episode was torture!

El Chupacabra was my second fave team. The Boeghy Bunch blows dogs for quarters. All three of those snobs bugged me. I don't care if they were engaged. :cool:

Lizardqueen

08-08-2006, 05:42 AM

I thought they actually drug it out too long. Wouldn't it have been better to just play all the episodes in a one week time period, just to keep everyone hyped about it? I tivo'd each epi, of course, and watched it without commercials the same night, but waiting for the final episode was torture!

El Chupacabra was my second fave team. The Boeghy Bunch blows dogs for quarters. All three of those snobs bugged me. I don't care if they were engaged. :cool:

Since when do dogs carry change?

Krizzatch

08-08-2006, 05:58 AM

Since when do dogs carry change?

LQ, it's not the DOGS that carry the quarters, it's the voyeurs.

You know, some people will do anything for $$$ (http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Evils%20in%20America/anything_for_money.htm)......

That website juuuuust about says it all.......;) Stop me before I wax even more philosophical.

ScotyUtah

08-08-2006, 07:23 AM

LQ, it's not the DOGS that carry the quarters, it's the voyeurs.

You know, some people will do anything for $$$ (http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/Evils%20in%20America/anything_for_money.htm)......

That website juuuuust about says it all.......;) Stop me before I wax even more philosophical.

Zayra is our Savior!! Holy Christ on a bike! Religious zealots scare me more than that sodomite Rosie O'Donnell.:scared:

zoobabe

08-08-2006, 07:34 PM

yeah Kriz- I thought that you were kidding about that site, but Jesusmaryandjoseph that shit was messed up!

Krizzatch

08-09-2006, 04:18 AM

yeah Kriz- I thought that you were kidding about that site, but Jesusmaryandjoseph that shit was messed up!

The scariest part is that the majority of the US agree with the site. There are so many religious zealots out there, it's unreal. :unsure2:

ScotyUtah

08-09-2006, 04:39 AM

The scariest part is that the majority of the US agree with the site. There are so many religious zealots out there, it's unreal. :unsure2:

The majority? Doubtful. Sure, Bush got all the bible thumpers on his side when it came to voting, but that doesn't make a majority. Living in Utah it is painful to see the approval rating of the Pres. The mormons are drinking the white house cool aid, that's for certain.

Krizzatch

08-09-2006, 05:04 AM

The majority? Doubtful. Sure, Bush got all the bible thumpers on his side when it came to voting, but that doesn't make a majority. Living in Utah it is painful to see the approval rating of the Pres. The mormons are drinking the white house cool aid, that's for certain.

Are you mormon? (not that there's anything wrong with that...)

ScotyUtah

08-09-2006, 05:12 AM

Are you mormon? (not that there's anything wrong with that...)

No. Several of my neighbors are and my best friend from high school is. I live in the town where "Strange Love" is based in. I wasn't trying to bust on the Moe's, just pointing out their strong support of the elephant...

Krizzatch

08-09-2006, 05:22 AM

No. Several of my neighbors are and my best friend from high school is. I live in the town where "Strange Love" is based in. I wasn't trying to bust on the Moe's, just pointing out their strong support of the elephant...

Agreed. My neighbors across the street where I grew up were mormon. 6 kids, church practically every night of the week and whenever I would stay over, they'd always include me in their Bible reading; I was raised Lutheran, but never really had interactive family time with the Man upstairs. It was enlightening, but at the same time, they couldn't play with face cards, drink caffeine or swear. What more does a kid do when they're 12?

BSL

08-09-2006, 07:47 AM

Living in Utah it is painful to see the approval rating of the Pres. The mormons are drinking the white house cool aid, that's for certain.

ScotyUtah, I'm from Oklahoma originally and was living there during the 2004 election. (Working on an unsuccessful Senate campaign...so having that wacko Coburn in the Senate pains me even more than it pains everyone else...including the Republicans.)

Anyway, Oklahoma voted for Bush by the second highest majority in the country...behind Utah. You must really miss DC sometimes. :)

ScotyUtah

08-09-2006, 07:53 AM

Anyway, Oklahoma voted for Bush by the second highest majority in the country...behind Utah. You must really miss DC sometimes. :)

Nah, I don't miss DC that much. I have to go back every other month for a week so it gives me the chance to catch up with friends. Politically speaking, DC was the center of the universe and I was actually glad to move away from the constant barrage.

BSL

08-09-2006, 08:03 AM

Politically speaking, DC was the center of the universe and I was actually glad to move away from the constant barrage.

That's very true - you have to love talking politics 24/7 to live here. But I missed it when I was in Oklahoma. You get used to be surrounded by people who think and talk politics all the time. Being back there, I was reminded that for most people, it's just something they think about while they watch the news or on election day. Their lives don't revolve around it. (Shocking!)

tv freak 2

08-12-2006, 05:04 PM

jampony

07-09-2007, 02:45 PM

RachWho?

07-09-2007, 02:49 PM

World Series of Pop Culture is back! Woohoo! It's on VH1 at 9/8c. And there appears to be some online game attached to it which I haven't looked into yet, but here's the link (http://www.worldofpop.com/index.php?splash=no). I'ma win me some money!

I've been playing it already. It is fun! Finally I will be acknowledged for knowing that Geena Davis played the maid on Family Ties. I am currently ranked 802 so I expect I will win a cool $0.85!!!

jampony

07-12-2007, 06:58 PM

Well, that's 85 cents more than me. I totally forgot to play!

ScotyUtah

07-12-2007, 07:59 PM

I'm signing up. Waiting for the email. So far the competitors have been entertaining and knowledgeable. Much more so than I. I don't jack shit about the fuggin' Brady Bunch.

RachWho?

07-13-2007, 03:47 AM

I'm signing up. Waiting for the email. So far the competitors have been entertaining and knowledgeable. Much more so than I. I don't jack shit about the fuggin' Brady Bunch.

I know too much about the Brady Bunch.

I was yellin' at the TV, "THE SILVER PLATTERS, Bitch!!!"

minda07

07-13-2007, 05:14 AM

I have been at work with no bosses and all week I have played on that damn website! Its addicting

RachWho?

07-13-2007, 06:09 AM

I have been at work with no bosses and all week I have played on that damn website! Its addicting

I've been playing a lot too! My favorites are Too Many Questions and Puzzle Race.

What's your rank, Minda?

bevo

07-13-2007, 06:16 AM

I've been playing a lot too! My favorites are Too Many Questions and Puzzle Race.

I like the Pop Culture Smackdown and Too Many Questions. I was ranked in the 100s at some point, but I haven't played in like a week, I'm sure it's much lower now.