IWS #229 - On the Road Again - The Results!!!

timmae · 10-27-2014, 12:38 PM

IWS #229 – On the Road Again – The Results

1. How many hours would it take to travel from Chicago to Orlando by car, assuming safe highway speeds, an overnight stay and a few food and restroom breaks?

30 – 3
24 – 2
48 – 2
18, 25, 35, 36, 40 – 1

The nice round number takes the cake! The overnight stay point to a number greater than 24… 30 was it.

2. Stupid decided to rent a vehicle for him and Mrs. Stupid to drive down to Florida. What super cool ride did they request?

Mustang – 7
Malibu, Lexus, SUV Cadillac, no response – 1

The first eliminator of the contest… some wanted a convertible but in the end a mustang is a mustang!

3. Stupid took a look at the map and found out the hotel that they booked for their overnight stay is right next to one of the biggest tourist stops in the area. What tourist trap did Stupid insist they visit before they got back on the road?

Dollywood, Amusement Park, World of Coke, Grand Ole Opry – 2
Graceland, Mt Rushmore, St Augustine Alligator Farm, The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota – 1

All over the place on this one… I figured that a place near Nashville or Atlanta would be the answer… I just didn’t realize that amusement parks would be that big of a draw! I could have grouped the Nashville stops together but I think clarity is always better.

4. We all know Sammy Hagar couldn't drive 55... neither can Stupid. What cruising speed does Stupid like to travel at while on the open road with no traffic (or police cars) around?

70 – 6
75 – 3
80 – 2
65 – 1

Everybody seems to like going a bit quicker but not too quick. I thought that the no police cars around comment would push people to higher numbers. I was wrong.

5. What is the most iconic highway drive in the continental US?

Route 66 – 9
US 1 – 2
US 101 – 1

The 2nd eliminator of the contest… Route 66 is just way to well known. I prefer US 101 but oh well.

6. What is the best movie of all time featuring road trips and/or highway driving?

National Lampoon’s Vacation – 5
Planes, Trains and Automobiles – 3
Easy Rider – 2
Thelma & Louise, Dumb and Dumber – 1

This one was very tight up until the last 3 submissions. In the end the Griswolds were too much to handle!

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Driving a Mustang at 70 MPH along Route 66 was a must to win this game… Without further ado..

Stuck on the Coasts!

Code:

NobodyHere – 30
nilodor – 42
Abe Sargent – 54

Running to keep up with the ponies!

Code:

Alf – 216
PurdueBrad – 270
albionmoonlight – 324
claphamsa – 336
Pyser – 756

The 5th head on the mountain!

Code:

Grover – 3402

Going just a bit too fast!

Code:

Kingfc22 – 3780

Clark Griswold Hall of Fame!

Code:

B&B – 7560
cartman – 7560

CONGRATS B&B and cartman!!!

cartman · 10-27-2014, 12:45 PM

woo hoo!

timmae · 10-27-2014, 12:46 PM

sorry it took so long... I was on the road!!

albionmoonlight · 10-27-2014, 12:54 PM

I'm still not sure how everyone knew Mustang for the car one. What am I missing?

Oh, and whoever answered Mt. Rushmore for the attraction is my new favorite IWS player. What a great answer.

Grover · 10-27-2014, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

I'm still not sure how everyone knew Mustang for the car one. What am I missing?

Oh, and whoever answered Mt. Rushmore for the attraction is my new favorite IWS player. What a great answer.

I went with Mustang because it's a cheap sports car.

And with Rushmore, you're welcome.

cartman · 10-27-2014, 01:02 PM

There aren't many 'super cool' rides available from the rental agencies.

NobodyHere · 10-27-2014, 01:56 PM

I'm the only one that went with "The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota"?

And I thought we had Weird Al fans on this board.

Umbrella · 10-30-2014, 11:50 AM

Good one. I didn't notice it until past the entry deadline, so I didn't play, but I would have done great except for the Mustang one. Maybe because I own one, and I know for a fact I'm not super cool.

QuikSand · 12-23-2014, 12:53 PM

Butter · 07-30-2015, 11:19 AM

Did we seriously never get #230 out of cartman, or did my search method fail me?

cartman · 07-30-2015, 11:21 AM

Dang. I meant to take some time until the next one, as we had several right in a row. Didn't mean for it to be this long.

I'll see about getting a new one up soon.

QuikSand · 07-30-2015, 11:36 AM

We need a moratorium on celebrity deaths to help him get back on track.

claphamsa · 07-30-2015, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSand

We need a moratorium on celebrity deaths to help him get back on track.

LOOOOL

10-27-2014, 12:46 PM	#3
timmae College Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago	sorry it took so long... I was on the road!! __________________ Interactive OOTP 15 Dynasty (Single Season) CHAMPION!! Oh yeah... Happy New York Day everyone!

10-27-2014, 01:02 PM	#6
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	There aren't many 'super cool' rides available from the rental agencies. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-27-2014, 01:56 PM	#7
NobodyHere Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2013	I'm the only one that went with "The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota"? And I thought we had Weird Al fans on this board. __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

12-23-2014, 12:53 PM	#9
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	ping

07-30-2015, 11:19 AM	#10
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Did we seriously never get #230 out of cartman, or did my search method fail me? __________________ My listening habits

10-27-2014, 12:45 PM	#2
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	woo hoo! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-27-2014, 12:54 PM	#4
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	I'm still not sure how everyone knew Mustang for the car one. What am I missing? Oh, and whoever answered Mt. Rushmore for the attraction is my new favorite IWS player. What a great answer.

10-30-2014, 11:50 AM	#8
Umbrella High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Back in the desert	Good one. I didn't notice it until past the entry deadline, so I didn't play, but I would have done great except for the Mustang one. Maybe because I own one, and I know for a fact I'm not super cool.

07-30-2015, 11:21 AM	#11
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Dang. I meant to take some time until the next one, as we had several right in a row. Didn't mean for it to be this long. I'll see about getting a new one up soon. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

07-30-2015, 11:36 AM	#12
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	We need a moratorium on celebrity deaths to help him get back on track.

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