Greetings, and welcome to the latest version of Decades. We're going to start with a decade most everyone here got to experience in full:
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
Decades '15 - Day 1
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littlebeast13
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points) - VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) - Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) - Microsoft and Apple
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
R. Lee Ermey from "Full Metal Jacket"
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
Merry Man Gunnery Sergeant Hartman
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
CBS (It still blows my mind when East coasters think prime time starts at 8:00 instead of 7:00....)
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
Thighmasters and Johnson
Sorry I didn't get new avatars drawn for the old handles, but they did age well....
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points) - VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) - Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) - Microsoft and Apple
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
R. Lee Ermey from "Full Metal Jacket"
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
Merry Man Gunnery Sergeant Hartman
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
CBS (It still blows my mind when East coasters think prime time starts at 8:00 instead of 7:00....)
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
Thighmasters and Johnson
Sorry I didn't get new avatars drawn for the old handles, but they did age well....
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triviawayne
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
i can't get the spoiler thing to work either
i clicked on the spoiler box, put my answer in between and then it simply showed everything
i clicked on the spoiler box, put my answer in between and then it simply showed everything
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
I Love the 80s! wrote:Greetings, and welcome to the latest version of Decades. We're going to start with a decade most everyone here got to experience in full:
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
Spoiler
VHS
I Love the 80s! wrote:Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Spoiler
Betamax
I Love the 80s! wrote:Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
Spoiler
Sony had the Betamax, Phillips had the VHS
I Love the 80s! wrote:ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Spoiler
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, Full Metal Jacket
I Love the 80s! wrote:Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
Spoiler
R. Lee Emrey
I Love the 80s! wrote:SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
Spoiler
NBC
I Love the 80s! wrote:Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
Spoiler
"The Thigh's the Limit" 
"Elen sila lumenn omentielvo...A star shines on the hour of our meeting."
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
triviawayne wrote:i can't get the spoiler thing to work either
i clicked on the spoiler box, put my answer in between and then it simply showed everything
Some of the board styles do not support spoilers. Try using aeroblue or any other aero- style.
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
VHSHome video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
BETAWhich format "lost"? (2 points)
SONY and somebody elseBonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
Lee Ermey, Full Metal Jacket"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, who will no doubt be along soon with a few choice comments of his own.Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
Guess on the network: NBCOne of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
She's the Sheriff or something like that
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BackInTex
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Fun Fun Fun
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Beta, i.e. Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
VHS - RCA, Beta - Sony
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Tom Berringer, Full Metal Jacket
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
Sergeant Carter
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
CBS
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
Thighs of Steel
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18[/quote]
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Beta, i.e. Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
VHS - RCA, Beta - Sony
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Tom Berringer, Full Metal Jacket
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
Sergeant Carter
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
CBS
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
Thighs of Steel
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18[/quote]
..what country can preserve it’s liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? let them take arms.
~~ Thomas Jefferson
War is where the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
-- Benjamin Franklin (maybe)
~~ Thomas Jefferson
War is where the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself.
-- Benjamin Franklin (maybe)
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
RadioShack
Sony
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
NBC
Which format "won"? (2 points)
VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
RadioShack
Sony
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
NBC
Catfish
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
The 80's
Won: VHS
Lost: Betamax
Bonus: JVC, Sony
ACTORS & LINES
R. Lee Ermey, Full Metal Jacket
Bonus: Gunnery Sergeant Hartman
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
ABC, nope
Won: VHS
Lost: Betamax
Bonus: JVC, Sony
ACTORS & LINES
R. Lee Ermey, Full Metal Jacket
Bonus: Gunnery Sergeant Hartman
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
ABC, nope
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.
- Douglas Adams (1952 - 2001)
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows up, he'll never be able to drive in New Jersey.
- Douglas Adams (1952 - 2001)
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows up, he'll never be able to drive in New Jersey.
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themanintheseersuckersuit
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
I Love the 80s! wrote:Greetings, and welcome to the latest version of Decades. We're going to start with a decade most everyone here got to experience in full:
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
Won VHS JVC
Lost Betamax Sony
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
Full Metal Jacket Robert Lee Emery
Nope
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
NOPE
NOPE
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
Suitguy is not bitter.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
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triviawayne
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
Winners & Losers
Beta won
VHS lost
Sony & JVC
Actors & Lines
That dude from Platoon who plays a drill seargent and yells all the time
that dude from platoon
that seargent from platoon
Slogans & Spokesmen
wow, don't remember this at all...I'll go with ABC
Only because I remember it from syndication, I'll just hope it started on network and go with She's the Sheriff (which I think was never on network)
Beta won
VHS lost
Sony & JVC
Actors & Lines
That dude from Platoon who plays a drill seargent and yells all the time
that dude from platoon
that seargent from platoon
Slogans & Spokesmen
wow, don't remember this at all...I'll go with ABC
Only because I remember it from syndication, I'll just hope it started on network and go with She's the Sheriff (which I think was never on network)
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SportsFan68
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
I Love the 80s! wrote:Greetings, and welcome to the latest version of Decades. We're going to start with a decade most everyone here got to experience in full:
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Beta
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
Don't know and Sony
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Ugh. I dunno. Warren Oates, Stripes.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
Still dunno. Sgt. Hulka
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
CBS
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
-- In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people.
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points) VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) RCA & Sony
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each. Full Metal Jacket
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points. ABC
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points) VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) RCA & Sony
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each. Full Metal Jacket
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points. ABC
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
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mrkelley23
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
I Love the 80s!
Greetings, and welcome to the latest version of Decades. We're going to start with a decade most everyone here got to experience in full:
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
Sony developed the Betamax. NFC on VHS.
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Movie is Full Metal Jacket, and I think the drill sergeant is the ever-popular R. Lee Ermey.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
I'm sure he's a sergeant, but I don't know anything more.
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
NBC?
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
Two Broke Thighmasters
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
Sony developed the Betamax. NFC on VHS.
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Movie is Full Metal Jacket, and I think the drill sergeant is the ever-popular R. Lee Ermey.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
I'm sure he's a sergeant, but I don't know anything more.
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
NBC?
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
Two Broke Thighmasters
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled. -- Richard Feynman
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plasticene
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
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I Love the 80s! wrote:Greetings, and welcome to the latest version of Decades. We're going to start with a decade most everyone here got to experience in full:
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points) VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) RCA and Sony
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each. Willem Dafoe, Platoon?
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points. CBS
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points. She's the Sheriff
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
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plasticene
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Oh, I never realized that. I couldn't imagine why you were asking people to use spoilers, since as far as I knew, they stopped working after post-crash restoration.Vandal wrote:triviawayne wrote:i can't get the spoiler thing to work either
i clicked on the spoiler box, put my answer in between and then it simply showed everything
Some of the board styles do not support spoilers. Try using aeroblue or any other aero- style.
User Control Panel ==> Board preferences == My board style
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elwoodblues
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
Greetings, and welcome to the latest version of Decades. We're going to start with a decade most everyone here got to experience in full:
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points) VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Beta
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
Beta was Sony.
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
I'll guess ABC.
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points) VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Beta
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
Beta was Sony.
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
I'll guess ABC.
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
WINNERS & LOSERS
Which format "won"? (2 points) -- VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) -- Beta(max)
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) -- JVC and Sony
ACTORS & LINES
Name the actor and movie for two points each. -- R. Lee Ermey, Full Metal Jacket
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points). -- Sgt. Hartman
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
Name the network for two points. -- CBS
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points. -- She's the Sheriff
Which format "won"? (2 points) -- VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) -- Beta(max)
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) -- JVC and Sony
ACTORS & LINES
Name the actor and movie for two points each. -- R. Lee Ermey, Full Metal Jacket
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points). -- Sgt. Hartman
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
Name the network for two points. -- CBS
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points. -- She's the Sheriff
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
Which format "won"? (2 points) VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) JVC and SONY
Name the actor and movie for two points each. R. Lee Ermy, Full Metal Jacket
Name the network for two points. NBC?
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) JVC and SONY
Name the actor and movie for two points each. R. Lee Ermy, Full Metal Jacket
Name the network for two points. NBC?
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
I Love the 80s!
Greetings, and welcome to the latest version of Decades. We're going to start with a decade most everyone here got to experience in full:
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points) VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) JVC and Sony, respectively
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each. R. Lee Ermey, Full Metal Jacket
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points), Gunnery Sergeant Hartman
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points. CBS
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points. "I'm More Than a Pair of Boobs!"
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points) VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) JVC and Sony, respectively
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each. R. Lee Ermey, Full Metal Jacket
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points), Gunnery Sergeant Hartman
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points. CBS
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points. "I'm More Than a Pair of Boobs!"
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.
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Estonut
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
I just looked up "She's the Sheriff." It lasted 2 full seasons. Is that really considered "failed?"
Other shows have been cancelled after 1 or 2 episodes.
Other shows have been cancelled after 1 or 2 episodes.
A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five.
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
Spoiler Space
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points) VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!" Lee Ermey - Full Metal Jacket
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points), Drill Sergeant Someone or other
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points. Fox
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points. She's the Sheriff
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points) VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!" Lee Ermey - Full Metal Jacket
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points), Drill Sergeant Someone or other
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points. Fox
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points. She's the Sheriff
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Spoiler
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points) VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) I'll go with Sony and, uhhh, Sony.
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each. Ummm, was that was our favorite gunnery sergeant in Full Metal Jacket?
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points. Fox.
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points. Three's A Crowd?
Which format "won"? (2 points) VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points) Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each) I'll go with Sony and, uhhh, Sony.
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each. Ummm, was that was our favorite gunnery sergeant in Full Metal Jacket?
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points. Fox.
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points. Three's A Crowd?
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
Answers and points:
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
VHS, developed by JVC
Beta(max), developed by Sony
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
R. Lee Ermey in Full Metal Jacket
Gunnery Sgt. Hartman
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
NBC
She's The Sheriff
Points:
fireball ~~ 16
tangredi ~~ 16
esto ~~ 14
BobJ ~~ 14
mikehardware ~~ 14
earendel ~~ 14
mrkelley ~~ 12
suitguy ~~ 12
lb ~~ 10
krox ~~ 10
triviawayne ~~ 10
plasticene ~~ 8
catfish ~~ 8
jarnon ~~ 8
marley ~~ 8
BiT ~~ 8
elwood ~~ 6
sprots ~~ 6
I do my best to get these right. Please let me know if I didn't.
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
VHS, developed by JVC
Beta(max), developed by Sony
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
R. Lee Ermey in Full Metal Jacket
Gunnery Sgt. Hartman
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
NBC
She's The Sheriff
Points:
fireball ~~ 16
tangredi ~~ 16
esto ~~ 14
BobJ ~~ 14
mikehardware ~~ 14
earendel ~~ 14
mrkelley ~~ 12
suitguy ~~ 12
lb ~~ 10
krox ~~ 10
triviawayne ~~ 10
plasticene ~~ 8
catfish ~~ 8
jarnon ~~ 8
marley ~~ 8
BiT ~~ 8
elwood ~~ 6
sprots ~~ 6
I do my best to get these right. Please let me know if I didn't.
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Re: Decades '15 - Day 1
I Love the 80s! wrote:Greetings, and welcome to the latest version of Decades. We're going to start with a decade most everyone here got to experience in full:
The 80s
WINNERS & LOSERS
Home video cassette recorders (VCRs) were introduced in the 1970's and gained popularity in the early 1980s. Two types of VCRs (mainly) became engaged in a format war to sway users toward their technology.
Which format "won"? (2 points)
VHS
Which format "lost"? (2 points)
Betamax
Bonus: Name the companies that developed each of these formats. (2 points each)
??????? and Sony
ACTORS & LINES
1987
"Private Pyle I'm gonna give you three seconds; exactly three-fucking-seconds to wipe that stupid looking grin off your face or I will gouge out your eyeballs and skull-fuck you! ONE! TWO! THREE!"
Name the actor and movie for two points each.
Lee Ermey in Full Metal Jacket
Bonus: Name the character speaking the lines (2 points),
SLOGANS & SPOKESMEN
1987
One of the major TV networks ran an ill-fated campaign declaring that "Prime time starts at 7:30!" while trying to cram some crappy sitcoms in before the typical 8 o'clock prime time start.
Name the network for two points.
ABC
Name the failed Suzanne Somers show introduced during this campaign for two points.
She's The Sheriff
Good luck and thank you for playing.
Total points available: 18
Spoiler wasn't working a couple of days ago, so....
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