The FOFC Television Family Draft - Draft Underway

[Karlifornia]

Originally Posted by BrianD

Not all FOFC judges are 25 and under...

In fact, I'd say most of them aren't.

[MikeVic]

Originally Posted by DeToxRox

I am not sure what value Mad About You has.

I wanna lick Helen Hunt's forehead.

[Maple Leafs]

Speaking of judges, what's the over/under on the first pick that gets killed by critics, resulting in the picker scrambling to play the "oh yeah, I know, I'm just pandering to the voters" card?

I'm going to say 1.4.

[Karlifornia]

Detox is going to have some really tough decisions to make, though...like Steve or Jefferson D'Arcy, or whether or not the Shield can be considered a comedy.

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by BrianD

Not all FOFC judges are 25 and under...

I know. I just want to make Karl feel like shit.

[MikeVic]

Just get a room already.

[Maple Leafs]

While we all sit around waiting for the official start of the draft, a quick reminder: Do not send your picks to bsak in advance.

While doing that would allow things to move really quickly and make this fun for everyone, we'd all much rather wait around for you to make your pick in person.

You're just that goddamn special.

[Dr. Sak]

It's DR Sak...I didn't spend 6 years in evil medical school to be called bsak...thank you very much!

[DeToxRox]

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Speaking of judges, what's the over/under on the first pick that gets killed by critics, resulting in the picker scrambling to play the "oh yeah, I know, I'm just pandering to the voters" card?

I'm going to say 1.4.

Never crossed my mind. I generally stick to good shows.

[chesapeake]

I would have gone in a different direction with 1.1, but I belive Lucy Ricardo is certainly worthy of the choice. I would point out that sitcoms are more funny when a character can't be shoehorned into a traditional role.

[Raiders Army]

Lucy was an interesting pick. She wasn't even my first choice for Mom.

[Raiders Army]

Quick question for Location: If somebody picks a location like say...Iraq in the sitcom Life in Iraq, does that mean that nobody else can pick a show based in that location? I would vote no to that, since if somebody picks up NYC, that knocks a lot of sitcoms out the window.

[Maple Leafs]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Quick question for Location: If somebody picks a location like say...Iraq in the sitcom Life in Iraq, does that mean that nobody else can pick a show based in that location? I would vote no to that, since if somebody picks up NYC, that knocks a lot of sitcoms out the window.

Location: Earth

I win the draft.

[RendeR]

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Location: Earth

I win the draft.

ANd I'm interested in the decision on locations as my top pick depends upon the outcome.

[BrianD]

1) Once you draft a family member from a sitcom you cannot draft another member from that same sitcom.

2) When a "TV Character" is drafted, the actor or actress that plays that character many not be drafted by anyone else even if they are in another sitcom.

You should be safe. Nothing in the rules calling for any kind of elimination based on location.

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Quick question for Location: If somebody picks a location like say...Iraq in the sitcom Life in Iraq, does that mean that nobody else can pick a show based in that location? I would vote no to that, since if somebody picks up NYC, that knocks a lot of sitcoms out the window.

Based on the fact that no other rule knocks out an entire show, i'd be surprised if something as broad as location does.

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by BrianD

You should be safe. Nothing in the rules calling for any kind of elimination based on location.

Good point. Also, on the first rule maybe it needs to be clarified that even if you choose a pet or housekeeper, etc. from a sitcom it knocks the sitcom out. Reading it literally, I see it as if you pick a dad, you can still pick a buddy, pet, etc. from that sitcom but not a mom, brother, or sister. Maybe it was meant to be just inclusive of family members though.

[Karlifornia]

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Location: Earth

I win the draft.

EDIT: don't wanna do any "spoilers"

[wade moore]

I'm trying not to be the dick of this draft, but...

What happened to not talking about future picks? That's being violated all over the place here.

[Logan]

I agree with the dick posting above.

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by Logan

I agree with the dick posting above.

[Karlifornia]

Originally Posted by wade moore

Well, I didn't explicitly mention any characters, but I get what you're saying.

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

Well, I didn't explicitly mention any characters, but I get what you're saying.

Right.. I didn't quote you because it's not just you - and others have mentioned specific characters.

Anyway, I said my piece.

[RendeR]

Less bitching more drafting. bitches.

[Dr. Sak]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Quick question for Location: If somebody picks a location like say...Iraq in the sitcom Life in Iraq, does that mean that nobody else can pick a show based in that location? I would vote no to that, since if somebody picks up NYC, that knocks a lot of sitcoms out the window.

To answer this I can give an example...say you pick Springfield. Then you can't take anyone else from the Simpsons. So when choosing a Location say the city and the TV show associated with it.

I realize now it doesn't explicitly say it in the rules but Pets, location...everything should be included in the idea of "When you pick someone from that show, you cannot pick another person, pet, location". And since Karl is the only one who drafted so far...i'll update that in the rules.

Thank you to everyone who pointed this out.

[RendeR]

How the hell do we pick a best PET?????

[Karlifornia]

Originally Posted by RendeR

How the hell do we pick a best PET?????

I came up with a list of 10 pretty quickly

[Karlifornia]

Oh, and I'm gonna PM Danny.

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Karlifornia

I came up with a list of 10 pretty quickly

True. I'll keep my comments to myself until after I've picked my pet.

[Danny]

Sorry for the delay. I had no idea this started until Karlifornia sent me the PM.

Will have a pick up shortly after a little research.

[Danny]

I see it didn't officially start now. I'm doing some research, but my pick should still be up within the hour.

[Danny]

1.2 Stewie Grifiin - Bad Guy / Girl / Baby

Stewie is a great sitcom character and is the quintessential lovable villain. Plus now the other good characters from family guy and some from American dad can not be drafted, so I have the market cornered on those shows . I chose Stewie over someone like Peter because in the dad category Peter is middle ground, but I feel Stewie is at the top of the villains. Plus, he is my favorite character on the show.

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

Can't be in it, with no access to FOFC during the day, and my own impression of a lack of ability in this particular genre, but I will certainly be following along. A terrific idea, Brian.

+1

[cartman]

1.3 Archie Bunker - Dad

Perhaps the greatest character ever created for TV. He was much more than the gruff malcontent that so often came through. Most people have some part of the character that they can either strongly identify with or know someone just like him.

[Dr. Sak]

After you make your pick, please PM the next person.

[tarcone]

I dont like the Lucy pick either. I dont picture her as a sitcom Mom.
And there are a lot better picks out there then Lucy as a mother.
That was the worst overall 1st pick. Jeff George, anyone?

[MrDNA]

Archie Bunker is a nice pick. He's definitely a generational-epoch-defining sort of character.

Lucy is an amazing TV character, but I have to agree with those who don't see her as a "mom."

Stewie Griffin is an interesting cock-block pick, and may be quite good as a bad guy... I just feel that's an odd category to pick in the first round, sort of like going punter. Maybe you got Ray Guy, but he's still a punter.

[Buccaneer]

Ummm...ok. Lucy as a "mom"? Bunker as a "dad"? They were known for many things but not specifically as a role of a mother or father. Or should this be interpreted more of a figurehead role?

[Buccaneer]

Originally Posted by MrDNA

Stewie Griffin is an interesting cock-block pick, and may be quite good as a bad guy... I just feel that's an odd category to pick in the first round, sort of like going punter. Maybe you got Ray Guy, but he's still a punter.

I agree. While I like the strategery, in the end, we vote on this list - not necessarily on what the pick does to others.

[Danny]

Originally Posted by MrDNA

Archie Bunker is a nice pick. He's definitely a generational-epoch-defining sort of character.

Lucy is an amazing TV character, but I have to agree with those who don't see her as a "mom."

Stewie Griffin is an interesting cock-block pick, and may be quite good as a bad guy... I just feel that's an odd category to pick in the first round, sort of like going punter. Maybe you got Ray Guy, but he's still a punter.

There are lots of dads, moms, brothers, etc... I didn't feel there were many villains in the sitcom genre who were also the best character on the show.

[henry296]

Originally Posted by Danny

1.2 Stewie Grifiin - Bad Guy / Girl / Baby

Stewie is a great sitcom character and is the quintessential lovable villain. Plus now the other good characters from family guy and some from American dad can not be drafted, so I have the market cornered on those shows . I chose Stewie over someone like Peter because in the dad category Peter is middle ground, but I feel Stewie is at the top of the villains. Plus, he is my favorite character on the show.

It's not true that it blocks others from Family Guy.

From the rules: 1) Once you draft a family member, pet, location, nanny, or anything from a TV showyou cannot draft another member from that same show.

You can't draft someone from Family Guy.

[Danny]

No one can draft a character voiced by Seth Mcfarlane. Seth Mcfarlane does most of the voices on Family guy as well as the dad and Roger from American Dad.

2) When a "TV Character" is drafted, the actor or actress that plays that character many not be drafted by anyone else even if they are in another sitcom.

[Maple Leafs]

Originally Posted by Danny

No one can draft a character voiced by Seth Mcfarlane. Seth Mcfarlane does most of the voices on Family guy as well as the dad and Roger from American Dad.

You greasy bastard.

[Maple Leafs]

Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Ummm...ok. Lucy as a "mom"? Bunker as a "dad"? They were known for many things but not specifically as a role of a mother or father. Or should this be interpreted more of a figurehead role?

I think Archie Bunker works better as a dad than Lucy does as a mom. The play between him and Gloria/Meathead was a huge part of his character.

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Danny

1.2 Stewie Grifiin - Bad Guy / Girl / Baby

Stewie is a great sitcom character and is the quintessential lovable villain. Plus now the other good characters from family guy and some from American dad can not be drafted, so I have the market cornered on those shows . I chose Stewie over someone like Peter because in the dad category Peter is middle ground, but I feel Stewie is at the top of the villains. Plus, he is my favorite character on the show.

Good pick...probably more for the block than the actual pick, IMHO. Brian as the pet, and as you said, Peter as the Dad are blocked.

[DeToxRox]

After careful consideration, and in going with a more modern theme, we here at team DeTox have determined that there is no better best friend to a lead character then ..

1.4: Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzereli [Best friend]

Who doen't know the Fonz?

[Radii]

detox with the early lead!

[hoopsguy]

(Golf claps for DeToxRox)

[RendeR]

Nice pick Detox. That eliminates Henry Winkler from future consideration.

[Danny]

Originally Posted by RendeR

Nice pick Detox. That eliminates Henry Winkler from future consideration.

Haha, this cracked me up