1.04.2007
A word before we begin...
Just to be clear from the start, strict vote-counting will play less of a role in the matches this season. Obviously, number of votes will still count, but the strength of the arguments used, unique points of view or contributions to the discussion will influence the decision as well. This will bring a level of suspense to the Friday reveals, inspire new levels of creativity, and allow the commissioner to prevent any travesties against common sense.
That being said, on with the matches, and let's be safe out there!
That being said, on with the matches, and let's be safe out there!
Round 1 Match 1
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Insanity Calamity!
Daffy Duck: The schizophrenic, speech impeded, ever unpredictable mallard.
Elmo: The muppet champion of ADHD sufferers around the world.
Criteria: arguments could be based on almost any criteria here: historical significance, coolness, hand to hand combat, who has the shorter attention span, who would need their meds first, etc.
Will the more experienced duck paddle past the manic junior muppet? Vote now and decide their fate!
Round 1 Match 3
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Snobby Chick vs. Flaming Wick!
Veronica: The spoiled rich girl with a heart of gold.
Lumiere: The French debonair candle with flair.
Criteria: Popularity, significance, coolness, etc. Bonus points for deciding whether Lumiere could successfully charm Veronica away from Archie (she does have a taste for Europeans)
Round 1 Match 2
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Cyborg Agent vs. The Class Menagerie
Steve Austin: No, not that Steve Austin. This guy was way more bad-ass than that guy will ever be. This Steve Austin fought a Sasquatch. And wore a kickin' orange jumpsuit. And married Farrah Fawcett (well, the actor did anyway). That's cool
Backyardigans: Also cool are these 5 animals who have make-believe adventures in their big shared backyard. They sing catchy songs, dance, and incorporate enough "dual-level" humour to keep parents sane and kids entertained. Ask any parent; the Backyardigans are usually the best thing on their TV on a given day.
Criteria: While a combat discussion would certainly be interesting, I don't think we really need to decide who could beat up who here. Keep your opinions to topics of popularity, coolness, (who would get more ladies at a party, Pablo or the 6M-Man?). Certainly there is a generational retro vs current theme at play here as well.
Round 1 Match 4
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Big Bird: Watch some "Sesame Street". Now watch some "Friends". Phoebe's a rip-off right?
Littlest Hobo: A pretty enduring theme song kept this hound in our consciousness for many years. His adventures usually involved pulling little kids out of mildly smoldering warehouses.
Criteria: I would love to hear combat scenarios involving these two. How about a spelling bee? Or a race around the block, (the bird gets to wear the roller skates of course). Will the down-to-earth nomadic hero win out over the yellow ostrich with his head in the clouds? You decide!
