Chicken Fun - [may I politely suggest single entries ? The thing is: the OrangeMC film pun game was somewhat swamped and lost its attraction rather swiftly. No offence meant. :-)]
Pork-oon, knowing where to draw the line. Juxtapose we move to other 'jobs' when irach and the rest of us run outof ideas for the 'Butchers Film Club.'
Field Of Greens [Irouleguy] I had many more butcher ones in store... and what happened to the aforementioned bakers and CandlesticK Makers in the game's title?
[IS,P]- A pluot is a hybrid cross between plum and apricot- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluot. They are sold in North America by an alternate name -Dinosaur egg.
[IS,P] I suspect we have been hogging this game somewhat (mind you, I had three more bakery-related items up my sleeve). Perhaps we could do this head-to-head in the Lockisseum? Carlito's Weigh
*BZZZZZT!* [UK] We've started repeating (How the Waist was Won is irachs from Friday last). I should also buzz myself for copying your I know what you Ate Last Summer on Tuesday. How about a change of topic?
Time for a new one, I think!Next address down the street is a pub, so time for a film club for Publicans, and anyone in the beer / wine / distilling trade.
Fine for me. This game led me here http://www.beerclubofbritain.co.uk/camra.html, which whetted my appetite, then devastated me when I discovered they only deliver in the UK and Ireland. Sods.
The Lino King [Raak] Bah! Beat me to The Unbearable Lighting of Being which I had in my Excel sheet before I went to lunch but couldn't post under the two-strikes-or-you're-out rule.
In that case, sticking with the theme of moving down the high street for inspiration, we come to a run of eateries, so let's have a selection of films suitable for purveyors and clientele of Indian restaurants / Chinese takeaways / Chippies / Kebaberies, etc.
When Harry Met Ramsden [uk] Yes, I got the targets (nicely done Mr. Raak) but never heard of the film (and couldn't imdb part of it as all parts had been miraculously transformed).
Dammit, now I have a deep longing for a bowl of mushy peas with a pork pie slap bang in the middle and lots of mint sauce dribbled over the top. And it's ten a.m. And I'm in bloody Belgium. I'll get my mate to post one over from Brighouse.
[IS,P] Yes indeedy. As for domination, I agree we tend to play the majority of moves, but we don't do this in any other game, and those who play along with us have not made any objections that I've noticed (at least, not recently...). Work? A four-letter word, if ever there was one!
[UK] Do you think we sacrifice quality on the altar of quantity? I'm undecided - but there's rarely a 'LOL' (probably because nobody can post a word in edgewise). I rather liked Softers' A-Ha Day's Night.
A Bridge U2 Far [IS,P] You could well be right - and you certainly are about Chalky. In my defence, as I said above, this is the only game I do this in, and I really appreciate the opportunity to do something approaching 'quickfire'. In addition, there are a number of games across the morniverse that I "don't get" or find too complicated, so I just leave them alone. Whilst I'm not saying that this justifies altering the gameplay here, I don't see games being tinkered with to draw in the greatest possible number of players. It's always nice to find a popular game, but any that is 'active' - certainly to this extent! - should surely exist on its own merits.
Having said all of that, I remember that I got over-enthusiastic with a previous film club game on MCiOS, and that got closed down as a result, and I was rather embarrassed that things ended up that way. I naturally don't want to see the same thing happen again.
Toyah Toyah Toyah [UK] Well, my big games are this one and 201: A Google Odyssey in Another Place. I don't play more than a couple of moves in straight MC games 'cos these new rulesets are a joke - everything was more straightforward in my day. Nice "Bridge U2 Far", btw.
[IS,P] Phil's is the first we've had to pun a film title, I believe: a collision between the film Three Men and a Baby, and Aerosmith's hit "Dude Look Like A Lady". Of course, I could be horribly wrong about this...
Sacha Distel Momma the Babysitter's Dead [Phil] No problem. Nobody said 'stick to artists', but people are more likely to have heard of artists perhaps than individual tracks.
[Phil; IS,P] Just seen the blunders in my post above - I meant to describe the combo as Phil has done (but got myself tangled), and I've realised I should have said "the first we've had to pun a song title. *slaps forehead*
[UK] I make it a rule to always Wiki before displaying my ignorance on here - i.e. I Wiki and then display my ignorance on here. Power Station = Robert Palmer (he of the Sledgehammer) + Two Duran Durannies (John and Andy Taylor) + some bloke out of Chic (Tony Thompson) on drums. doesn't sing: "get it on, bang a gong, get it o-on".
[UK] Goodpi Lenin is a great film. dy by dx men stars patrick stewart but you won't get it unless you did calculus at school. Where e=mc^2 is where eagles dare. They're not funny if you have to explain em.
[UK] Flame trees of theta (Thika); Integrate/Mile (8Mile); Sin City (obviously). I was simply going to post "cos(π/2 - City)" but thought it might be a bit too cunning. I note you coped easily with "theta, mu and bob too"...
[irach] I don't think you know how irritating that is? I can't even be bothered to read through your posts to see if any of them are amusing. Hence, I can't be bothered to try and think up any of my own. Another player and I did that once (at least we took turns) and filled in a page or two of a game in half an hour. That was about 10 years ago. I cringe with shame now when I think of how crap an experience that must have been for everybody else.
For my sins, I tend to play first thing in the morning, which is from around midnight for most of you, and maybe add the odd comment at around 4pm (about 7am for you guys) so there is little interaction with other players. It is a bit disconcerting to arrive at work and find that there have been 200 moves since I last posted. Having said that, I know I am guilty of posting long lists of moves but it does tend to be the norm in this game. Should we maybe look at limiting the number of consecutive moves to 3 or 4?
Other notable offenders to the general 'only post one or two' rule are myself and UK as, although we do 'only post one or two', we play ping pong during office hours and by the time irach or nfras get there it's thirty or forty new ones for them. We're trying to find somewhere else to play so we don't piss so many people off but no luck so far with the Lockisseum...
[IS,P!] Perhaps the four of you could meet up and do it like a panel game. I'd be willing to chair... sounds a good concept. Maybe Radio 4 would be interested.
[All recent disputants] I'm as guilty as the next man of overposting (as long as the next man's I Say, Porter!). I do confess that the huge blocks by irach & nfras are a little overwhelming on first sight, but as this is a fast moving game only at certain hours of the day, I can appreciate the frustration of sitting on a raft of good moves with the possibility that you'll never get the opportunity to play them all 2 or 3 at a time. Having said that, let me just add: Doc Savage - Man of Cu6Sn5
[UK] Have you actually seen that? Let's recap: We've had Butchers, Greengrocers, Bakers, Weightwatchers, Police etc., Publicans, Interior decorators, Gardeners, Chemists, Takeaway/restaurant, DJs, and Physicists mathematicians and the like. How about The religiously inclined in all their guises.
[IS,P] 'fraid not - just remember the poster campaign. Wanted to catch it at the time, though, as I'm a big fan of Joseph Fiennes. Anyway, on with the game! The Vicar Man
[IS,P] Oh! T'was sent at about 3.15... Not to worry: try nick dot kirby, and, with an at, add that onto the front of lbbd dot gov dot uk and see if it gets through the corporate spam filter!
[irach] Well, we've already had Interior decorators half a dozen clubs ago, which covered most of these topics. Whilst your two are not duplicates, I can't see this one extending the Club very far, personally, and it'll be a bit of a pain to check duplicates... Recap II: We've had Butchers, Greengrocers, Bakers, Weightwatchers, Police etc., Publicans, Interior decorators, Gardeners, Chemists, Takeaway/restaurant, DJs, Physicists etc, and the religiously inclined.
[IS,P] OK - I thought that one might fall flat! A collision between the Marx Bros' film "Duck Soup", and a slang term for high-power lager, "Electric Soup".
[I Say Porter] (Heard) Bit of a personal blind spot. Expect more of this. (4th) I was refering to the DVD "Gold" Edition with deleted scenes, commentary and gag reel. If they can sell it again, I can use it again.
Is it just me, or is this "Farmer" classification a mite broad for this game? It seems we are using up all sorts of (perfectly acceptable) titles that would be even funnier for different but more restricting occupations. Not complaining, mind, just observing
[Sierra] Yes, and it also overlaps with several occupations already done. I was about to play Abbatoir -- The Movie and discovered I'd used it in the very first round.
The Santa Bug, The Touch of Santa, Son of Santa, The Brotherhood of Santa, Santa Never Sleeps, Daughters of Santa, Santa Hates You, Sold To Santa ...and many many more.
Time for a new club? I was going to suggest Sex Maniac and Nympho Film Club but I'm not sure if the possibility of offending everyone and coaxing responses that will show everyone at their worst is worth the opportunity to play Give Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia. Has anyone a good idea for a film club?
One Hit Wonder Film Club? Bring Me The Right Said Fred of Alfredo Garcia "I'm too sexy for all this driving around with a rotting head on the Mexican Border..."
The Society For the Preservation Of The Dignity of Dead People Through Cosmetic Grooming Film Club? Trim Me The Head Of Alfredo Garcia. [blamelewis] I liked your "instead" ones very much.
An all-star cast, too numerous to mention, in The Man Who Would Be The Man Who Wasn't The Man Who Knew The Man Who Sued The Man Who Shot The Man Who Forgot The Man Who Fell to Earth
And reworking one of irach's earlier efforts - Teenage mutant nINJa turtles Every time I think this game's had it, someone comes up with another twist - brilliant!
Dr. Stormwraith or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the BlobSW doesn't really fit in there, but I wanted to stick someone else in there anyway >.>
Clash of the Titians [Supplices] Excellent stuff, esp. "Dali". Are you new? Welcome, if you are. With quality like that, you can afford to be <b>bold</b>
Cartoonists also? then: Mr Holland's "Opus" The Third "Milo" "Dallas" Man on Earth "Portnoy's" Complaint "Bill the Cat" on a Hot Tin Roof The Bloom's probably off this one by now. Sorry. Couldn't think of how to do Binkley, Cutter John or Hodge-Podge.
[Sierra Mike] you forgot "Lola Granola" the Cuckoo's Nest, but I fear it really should be the cartoonist rather than individual characters, otherwise we'll be spending aeons on Sergeant "Peppermint Patty"'s Lonely Hearts Club Band, "Marcie" Attacks!, The Thin Red "Linus" and the like. "Calvin" A Hot Tin Roof, anyone?
[I Say, Porter] Then we should ban the artist's equipment too. No more palettes, easels, brushes, paints and so forth. I took my lead from the prior moves in the game.
A few from the master, Gioachino Rossini e Point Blank Jacob's Gazza Ladra Don't Guillame Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead See No Evil, Hear No Evil Barbiere di Siviglia
As proceedings seem to have stalled again, I'm going to suggest the next round to be Name-Droppers' Film Club - no idea if this is a runner or not, but let's see what happens!
It has been seven days since anyone posted a move. In view of the culmination of the seemingly endless American Presidential Election Process I'd like to suggest:
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch man, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch!. The story of The Harlech Globetrotters.
Since it's been over a week since the last entry, I suspect the Star Trek well has run dry. So, I'm going to go out on a limb and propose the Doctor Who Film Club
[IS,P] No idea on the quality - it's some new-fangled low-fat cheese being advertised endlessly on TV at the moment. The advert features a mouse trying to reach a slice of cheese on toast in the middle of a room full of mousetraps. As far as its authenticity, it's probably still closer to the real thing than stuff like Cheesestrings or Dairylea Dunkers!
Night of the Leotard What is a clothing inspector? Does anybody really know? Seems that everybody just finds stickers and tags in clothing that say things like "Inspected by Number 26."
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Tern Harry Potter and the Chamber of Seagulls Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Albatross Harry Potter and the Godwit of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter and the Hawk-Brood Prince Harry Potter and the Deathly Swallows
The Penicillin AdventureHidden textQuite what I am having right now. I was given a pencillin-based antibiotic after a dog bite and am reacting badly to it.
Iamb Legend Gunfight at the Trochee Corral Spondee, Bloody Spondee Anapest and the King and of course, the classic (thank you imdb) Pterodactyl Woman from Beverly Hills
Oh, and this one comes totally from an imdb search, which always feels a bit like cheating -- especially since I doubt if anyone has ever heard of the (Oscar-nominated!) 1936 original: Wintercet
[Kim] tish, tosh and piffle! The others were just fine and dandy, but "onoma" tickled me more than usual - as did American Beowulf, while we're on the subject.