The World Series of Pop Culture

[Cadaverous Pallor]

This is the second season for the self-proclaimed World Series of Pop Culture on VH1 (http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/2007_world_series_of_pop_culture/series.jhtml?source=globalnav). It's got some annoying quirks - too much interviewing, posturing, and lame logos the producers made for the teams - but the actual competition part is fun. GD and I have been playing along, often pausing the TV while we search our brains for the answers. Obviously, not for viewing by the pop-culturally-challenged (that's you, NA) but for the rest of us there's some wonderful memories in there.

Anyone else watching?

[Kevy Baby]

Hadn't heard of this, but it sounds interesting.

[blueerica]

Funny this should be brought up. The boyfriend was watching it last night and called me afterward to test my knowledge on the topics. We figure we'd be a pretty awesome duo - with his movie knowledge, my music knowledge and our collective television and history knowledge combined, we could rule the planet... or at least the school.

[Capt Jack]

not sure which Im less qualified for, this or 'are you smarter than a 5th grader'.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

not sure which Im less qualified for, this or 'are you smarter than a 5th grader'.Nothing more entertaining that moronic adults paired with obnoxiously coached child actors :rolleyes:

[BarTopDancer]

I've been watching it. I'm getting quite a few of them too. It's much easier to play from the couch then play on TV though ;)

[libraryvixen]

My friend and I watch it together. It's awesome.

[xharryb]

I've been recording the episodes but haven't had a chance to watch any yet. Have they changed the format at all from the first season? I remember really liking the concept and the trivia, but hating the format.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Fromat's the same.

[xharryb]

Well that sucks. I'll still check it out for the trivia though I guess.

[Ghoulish Delight]

What exactly don't you like about the format?

[xharryb]

What exactly don't you like about the format?

I hate to sound like an idiot, but I honestly don't remember at the moment. I just remember it bugging me. If it still bugs me after watching the new episodes I'm sure that will refresh my mind of the reasons and I can come back to give them. :blush:

[xharryb]

Ok, once again I come to back to look like an idiot... I just watched all four of this week's episodes and the format didn't bug me at all this year. Nothing seems to have changed really, but for some reason i was fine with it this year, even though i wans't last year. Changing taste perhaps?

I think what I didn't like previously was the host. I get the idea, he's meant to be like a spelling bee guy or something, but he just seemed uninteresting to me previously. He seems more laid back and quirky-fun this year though. Perhaps it was the way he read off rap song lyrics that amused me.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hmm, the host (same guy) cracked me up last year. He's got some seriously dry wit.

[Alex]

For those curious about him he is a morning news anchor in New York City and you'll occasionally see him playing that role in movies.

He also hosted a game show a few years ago called Studio 7 that I liked but didn't last long.