FOFC Musical Survivor, Volume I, Final Round

[Kodos]

Can the Beastie's pull the ultimate upset?

[Kodos]

Awww, the Eagles are just jealous, it's the Beas-T-Boys!

How They Went:

1. Backstreet Boys, 63.01% (46 of 73 votes), (Creed second with 6 votes)
2. Creed, 27.59% (16 of 58 votes), (Shania Twain second with 13 votes)
3. Meat Loaf, 32.31% (21 of 65 votes), (Shania Twain second with 12 votes)
4. Shania Twain, 43.86% (24 of 56 votes), (Beastie Boys second with 13)
5. Nirvana, 28.99 % (20 of 69 votes), (No Doubt second with 18)
6. No Doubt, 41.18% (35 of 85 votes), (Def Leppard second with 20)
7. Def Leppard, (37 of 85 votes), (Beastie Boys second with 33)
8. The Eagles, (49 of 103 votes), (Beastie Boys second with 46)

[couriers]

Again, nice job Kodos. You not only came up with a cool idea but also ran it till the end with complete class. Unfortunately there was such a huge backlash with spin offs to your idea but at least the original survivor poll will go down with dignity.

[Kodos]

Thanks, couriers!

I plan to eventually release Volume II of the poll (as I planned from the start), but I am going to let the craze die down first.

[Kodos]

I voted against Led Zeppelin, even though I honestly prefer them to the Beastie Boys. I would have supported the Eagles had they made it to this round.

[heybrad]

Well, I just f-d up. In survivor style, on the last round you are supposed to vote for the one you like. I voted Beastie Boys so I guess that means I'm eliminating them.

This has been a fun pole. I almost feel like I've had a hand in getting the Beasties this far.

[Kodos]

I thought about changing it to vote for the group you want to win (like on the TV show), but thought it would lead to confusion, so I kept the same format for the final round.

[couriers]

Could someone who wants the Led Zep to win please vote for Led Zep to offset heybrad and make the poll fair? Please.

[heybrad]

Dont worry. It was my mistake.

[Eilim]

You did brad.. but thats out the window if we now lose by one vote. ;)

[JeeberD]

Beasties!!!

[Tarkus]

Originally posted by Kodos
I voted against Led Zeppelin, even though I honestly prefer them to the Beastie Boys. I would have supported the Eagles had they made it to this round.
Huh? Oh, so we're going to turn this into just another stupid exercise? :rolleyes:

Tarkus

[Tarkus]

Originally posted by heybrad
Dont worry. It was my mistake.
Do you live in Florida or something? :)

Tarkus

[sabotai]

" I voted against Led Zeppelin, even though I honestly prefer them to the Beastie Boys."

Then why did you vote against them?

[heybrad]

It sounds like my vote and Kodos vote will cancel each other out so its still accurate.

[Kodos]

Originally posted by Tarkus
Huh? Oh, so we're going to turn this into just another stupid exercise? :rolleyes:

Tarkus

Ummmm, no. I believe that the Zepp backers used the same rationale to remove the Eagles in the last round. I don't believe that all those people truly prefer the Beastie Boys over the Eagles. Clearly, Zepp fans just wanted LZ to face a weaker opponent in the finals, and voted to remove the more dangerous Eagles, when in fact they truly liked the Eagles better. It was good strategy, but I wouldn't mind seeing it backfire. :) It is a classic Survivor strategy to bring a weak opponent with you into the final to increase your chance of winning.

Survivor is all about the strategery. ;)

[Tarkus]

Kodos, so you're down to picking the winner and you vote the guy you like less? What the heck kind of strategy is that? :confused:

Tarkus

[Kodos]

Think of it as vengeance for the Eagles, who I would have picked over LZ anyway. :)

[Tarkus]

Originally posted by Kodos
Think of it as vengeance for the Eagles, who I would have picked over LZ anyway. :)
Okay, that explains a lot; you have absolutely no musical taste! :D :p

Tarkus

[Kodos]

Originally posted by Tarkus
Okay, that explains a lot; you have absolutely no musical taste! :D :p

Tarkus

You should have noticed that long ago, my friend. :p

[albionmoonlight]

If this were to determine what group we are going to send forth as representing the music of humanity, I would have to reconsider my vote and go with Zep. Here, in revenge of the Eagles, and because I like underdogs, I had to go with the Beasties. Go Beasties!

[scooper]

Originally posted by albionmoonlight
If this were to determine what group we are going to send forth as representing the music of humanity, I would have to reconsider my vote and go with Zep. Here, in revenge of the Eagles, and because I like underdogs, I had to go with the Beasties. Go Beasties!

Considering that at one point, Zep published their music under the name Albion Moonlight, that is downright blasphemous.

[Tarkus]

I hope all you guys voting for Zepplin end up on the Island alone with just The Beastie Boys. That'll teach ya! :p

Tarkus

[Kodos]

It's always interesting to see people labeling other people's opinions as wrong on something that is as subjective as musical taste. I honestly prefer the Eagles over Led Zeppelin, but that doesn't mean I think others have to agree with me. And besides that, it's just a game!

[sabotai]

"I don't believe that all those people truly prefer the Beastie Boys over the Eagles. Clearly, Zepp fans just wanted LZ to face a weaker opponent in the finals, and voted to remove the more dangerous Eagles, when in fact they truly liked the Eagles better."

IOW...

"My opinion is the right opinion and anyone who disagrees with me has to be lieing."

:)

Actually, I do prefer the Beastie Boys to the Eagles.

[Tarkus]

Originally posted by Kodos
It's always interesting to see people labeling other people's opinions as wrong on something that is as subjective as musical taste. I honestly prefer the Eagles over Led Zeppelin, but that doesn't mean I think others have to agree with me. And besides that, it's just a game!
Except what's happening hear is not opinion, it's game playing. :)

Tarkus

[Kodos]

Just looking at album sales, I think it is safe to assume that a lot more people like the Eagles than the Beastie Boys. I doubt a lot of people can even name one Beastie Boys album besides "Licensed To Ill." I was just giving my theory on what happened last round. Feel free to agree or disagree. :)

[tucker342]

FUCK, I thought I was supposed to vote for the one to keep.

[Tarkus]

Originally posted by Kodos
Just looking at album sales, I think it is safe to assume that a lot more people like the Eagles than the Beastie Boys. I doubt a lot of people can even name one Beastie Boys album besides "Licensed To Ill." I was just giving my theory on what happened last round. Feel free to agree or disagree. :)
I agree, that was game playing as well. :)

Tarkus

[scooper]

Keep in mind, Liscense to Ill was built on the backs of John Bonhman and Jimmy Page.

[Kodos]

Is there really any doubt about which band on the list is the most popular and most musicallly respected? Why didn't we just annoint LZ from the start?

[KWhit]

My plan to punish the Zep fans for sabotaging the Eagles is beginning!

Mwahahahahaha!

ha ha

ha

*cough* *cough*

[Easy Mac]

looks like a zepplin is going down

[vex]

Go Beastie Boys!

[Buddy Grant]

Beasties!

[Iceberg]

i just wanted to spite all the LZ fans who hold the band with such reverence cause i think they are overated. it looks like this is one battle that led zepplin is gonna mmmm....drop.

[Chief Rum]

Dammit! I voted for Zeppelin by mistake. Grrr...I made the vote "for" mistake as well, picking LZ because I prefer them (by a lot), when I actually want to vote off the Beasties! Ugh. Maybe someone can do a counter vote like with heybrad?

And, BTW, that's stupid reasoning, Kodos; you're helping to kill of Zepp! :D I have been voting against the Beasties now for three rounds and would have loved to see an Eagles-Zepp final two.

And those of you voting Beasties over Zepp, seriously, go out and listen to some Zepp--the Boys have their talents, but they just got nothing on Plant and Page and company. ;)

Chief Rumn

[Ksyrup]

Yeah, but after this is over and done, LZ is still LZ and the Beasties are still....

[scooper]

Damn hanging chads.

[Kodos]

Well, there's a light in their eyes that keeps shinin', like a star that can't wait for the night...

The Zepp coalition is running out of time to avert the biggest upset in Musical Survivor history!

[Radii]

The Beastie Boys are going to knock out the Eagles AND Zepplin? I thought people on this board had taste :~(

[Eilim]

Hey.. I have taste.. Probably not what many consider good taste though. ;)



- Proud member of the Beastie Boys Coalition

[Kodos]

I'm pretty sure that this is retaliation for the Zepp coalition trying to bring a weaker opponent into the finals with them for an easier victory. Voter backlash, baby!

[Anrhydeddu]

I really wonder how many Beastie songs you guys can actually remember off of the top of your heads? Surely their music can stand the test of time.

[couriers]

Blah. I can't believe the Boys are beating out the Zep. You all suck.

[Tarkus]

Originally posted by couriers
Blah. I can't believe the Boys are beating out the Zep. You all suck.
Basically this was the last of the Survivor polls for me. If it's going to be this silly forget it. And yes, I know it's only a game. :)

Tarkus

[Anrhydeddu]

But Tarkus, this silliness is just like the actual reality shows on TV, is it not? ;)

[couriers]

Tarkus,

What was so wrong with my statement to cause you to completely lose interest? If you couldn't detect the innocent sarcasm then maybe I'll start including more smiley faces on your behalf.

EDIT: forgot :p

EDIT AGAIN: Unless of course you were quoting in agreement.

[Eilim]

As much as I may be heckled for this, I actually own all the Beastie Boys "popular" releases, and even 2 of their early 12" releases. I even picked up the DFL (Small Punk/Garage band) release that one of the Beasties played on. I'm a sucker for "different" styles of music.

I also own most of the Zep albums, including some on 8 track (Dating myself a bit here.) and while I like them, I can honestly say I enjoy the Beastie Boys music more. While I have to be in the mood for Zep, I always enjoy listening to BB. Its most likely based on the fact my two favorite genre's of music being funk, and old schoool punk rock.

[Ksyrup]

I think Zep pulled a ... (shit, I can't remember the name of the dork from the 2nd Survivor, the one who handed victory to Tina). They've graciously stepped aside and let the obviously inferior runner-up win the whole thing.

[Tarkus]

Originally posted by Anrhydeddu
But Tarkus, this silliness is just like the actual reality shows on TV, is it not? ;)

Yeah reality shows on TV are silly, but if the objective is to end up with the worst choice then make that clear up front. By why play it seriously for the first seven rounds and then get silly for the last two? That just wasn't fun for me.

Originally posted by couriers
Tarkus,

What was so wrong with my statement to cause you to completely lose interest? If you couldn't detect the innocent sarcasm then maybe I'll start including more smiley faces on your behalf.

EDIT: forgot :p

EDIT AGAIN: Unless of course you were quoting in agreement.

couriers, it wasn't your statement that made me quit these polls, I was just in agreement with it. :) Look, I'm not pissed or anything, but if all these things are just going to end up silly that's just no fun for me. It's not a knock on anyone. Let the people that enjoy it have some fun. I'm just saying for me, if these things are going to turn out as this one, that's just not fun. No hurt feelings or anything. :mad: ;)

Tarkus

[Kodos]

I think you would have gotten a more honest response in this round if the Eagles hadn't been ousted last round.

On another note, did you stop watching football because the Patriots beat the Rams in the Super Bowl? Sometimes the obviously inferior competitor wins. Why, look at the last Presidential election... :p

[Kodos]

If it makes you feel better, Led Zeppelin will get a chance to right this wrong in the future... ;)

[Ksyrup]

...only to get beaten by Kriss Kross.

[Kodos]

Are they those Jump Around guys?

[JeeberD]

Kris Kross will make you jump, jump...

Jump Around was, I think, House of Pain.

[Marmel]

Originally posted by Ksyrup
I think Zep pulled a ... (shit, I can't remember the name of the dork from the 2nd Survivor, the one who handed victory to Tina). They've graciously stepped aside and let the obviously inferior runner-up win the whole thing.


Colby Donaldson.


Yes, I am a survivor addict.

[couriers]

And Marmel falls victim to a Poll.

[Kodos]

It's official. The Beasties have won the first volume of FOFC Musical Survivor. Congratulations!

How They Went:

1. Backstreet Boys, 63.01% (46 of 73 votes), (Creed second with 6 votes)
2. Creed, 27.59% (16 of 58 votes), (Shania Twain second with 13 votes)
3. Meat Loaf, 32.31% (21 of 65 votes), (Shania Twain second with 12 votes)
4. Shania Twain, 43.86% (24 of 56 votes), (Beastie Boys second with 13)
5. Nirvana, 28.99 % (20 of 69 votes), (No Doubt second with 18)
6. No Doubt, 41.18% (35 of 85 votes), (Def Leppard second with 20)
7. Def Leppard, (37 of 85 votes), (Beastie Boys second with 33)
8. The Eagles, (49 of 103 votes), (Beastie Boys second with 46)
9. Led Zeppelin (42 of 73 votes) , (Beastie Boys second with 31)

Congratulations also go out to our fine runner-up entry, Led Zeppelin. Thanks to everyone who participated! It's been fun! :)

[Fritz]

Popped in the Beastie Boys Anthology this evening. I am not much for Rap, but they have some very good work. I would much rather listen to this than Zep.

[Qwikshot]

Brass monkey, that funky monkey, brass monkey - chunky, that funky monkey!!!

[Kodos]

Girls!
All I really want is girls!
And in the evening it's girls!
Two at a time I want girls!