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(Created on 14th April 2024)
Vote #861
Question:
I just finished watching a 6 part TV series and then watched a movie. Both of these were on Netflix and there was something awesome in both of them. What was awesome in the TV series and movie I just watched on Netflix?
Results:
Owen and I was the clear winner with 57% of the votes from the following selection:
- Action (14%)
- Suspense (14%)
- Unexpected ending (0%)
- George Clooney (0%)
- Julia Roberts (14%)
- Owen and I (57%)
Pre-Result Discussion
17:45:22
15th April 2024
17:45:59
15th April 2024
17:46:31
15th April 2024
18:23:07
15th April 2024
Analysis:
Wow! Was this the most controversial vote question ever set. It's caused so much concern and chaos amongst the EBR voters. All three of them have had significant issues, it's crazy. It started with my dad questioning the grammar in the answers. It then cascaded to Paul saying he did not understand the question and it didn't make sense. To Owen telling me the website was broken and he couldn't post a discussion comment after trying four times.
Well, I maintain the grammar is correct and to be really clear and give you the answer so you're not going to fall off the edge of your seat waiting, the correct answer is “Owen and I made the TV series and movie I watched [last weekend] awesome.” Seems good to me. I provided the answer to Paul and actually told him that Owen and I feature in a TV series and a movie on Netflix and he said he still didn't understand. He did just turn 50 though and, we wish him Happy Birthday, but also note that he's struggling with his new found age. That is the only explanation I have there. As for Owen, the four discussion comments left by him would indicate that the program is actually functioning as intended, although, I will admit here that there are bugs here and there on the site that pop up from time to time. It's not my day job.
Anyway, all the complaints aside, I think it's pretty cool that Owen and I are international stars. Well, that's what I thought at first and then I realized that in both instances, we are there as an example of what can go wrong. This probably fits our capabilities a lot better than being celebrities. I should note that movie may be a little misleading as it's more of a docufilm, but still, we are indeed there. Now, I will say that you need a keen eye to spot us. I think Owen might be trying to hide behind a pole and I'm running out of shot, but if you look close enough you will see us. And, as I mentioned, being truly international stars, the TV show filmed us in the US and the docufilm had us on camera in England.
I'm guessing that anyone reading this far is marginally interested in which TV show and which film Owen and I feature. Well, the TV show is “100 days to Indy” that follows teams and drivers in the first 100 days of the 2023 IndyCar series to the Indy 500. The docufilm is “Schumacher” that goes through the amazing career of Michael Schumacher. Owen is probably a little confused as to the first of these, but has figured out the second given it's our one and only trip to a Formula 1 race. Go back to what I said about the fact that we're there to highlight what could go wrong and sadly we are at the Indy Car race where Dan Wheldon died which is featured on the show. For everyone else, we were there when Michael Schumacher had a whoopsie moment, thankfully not as bad as the IndyCar incident.
(Created on 21st April 2024)
Vote #862
Question:
As we come down to the final three games of the Championship in the English Football League, there are three possible title winners. Who do you think will win the EFL Championship in 2024?
Results:
Leicester was the clear winner with 75% of the votes from the following selection:
- Ipswitch (0%)
- Leeds (25%)
- Leicester (75%)
Analysis:
I feel sorry for whoever voted for Leeds as they are now out of the running for the title. It is definitely in Leicester’s hands. Two points needed from two games. A win on Monday and it’s all over.
(Created on 28th April 2024)
Vote #863
Question:
I’m facing somewhat of a serious dilemma. It’s something I find difficult to talk about. Not knowing what people will think of me if they find out. I have to decide fairly quickly. Do I want soups or salads for lunch this week?
Results:
Soup was the clear winner with 83% of the votes from the following selection:
- Soup (83%)
- Salad (17%)
Pre-Result Discussion
02:10:02
29th April 2024
Analysis:
Interesting, I did indeed go for soup. I’ve had salads for lunch for probably about a year and fancied a change. I’m on soup again this week, but plan to return to salads the week after.
(Created on 5th May 2024)
Vote #864
Question:
After a rather eventful week with a couple of trips to hospital, one to urgent care and another to a doctor, I’m hoping for a quiet week. Will this week be a quiet one?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 60% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (60%)
- No (40%)
Analysis:
I would say yes, it was a relatively quiet week. Not a boring one, plenty of little bits and pieces going on, but no trips to the hospital, thankfully. That said, I did have two doctors appointments.
(Created on 12th May 2024)
Vote #865
Question:
Alright, so a certain someone (who will remain nameless) decided to get an ambulance after eating a dodgy curry because he thought he was having a heart attack. Do you think said certain person would call the fire brigade if he ran out of bog roll?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 71% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (71%)
- No (29%)
Pre-Result Discussion
02:46:21
13th May 2024
Analysis:
Yes, I think so. I think he does it for the attention really. Seeking medical attention for a sore botty.
(Created on 19th May 2024)
Vote #866
Question:
Next weekend has a lot going on, not least of which being my Dad’s 80th. On top of that we have the Monaco Grand Prix and the FA Cup final. Which side of Manchester do you think will take the FA Cup?
Results:
City was the clear winner with 100% of the votes from the following selection:
- City (100%)
- United (0%)
Analysis:
And everybody was wrong, including the bookies. Apparently you could get 9-1 on United which are pretty good odds in any two horse race. The spoils and congratulations do, however, go to the red half of Manchester as United beat City 2-1.
(Created on 26th May 2024)
Vote #867
Question:
Yet again, this weeks vote question is brought to you courtesy of William and his ineptitude. He managed to get outsmarted again by a seemingly routine task, turning to YouTube for help and still struggling. What task did William struggle to do this past week?
Results:
Iron a shirt was the clear winner with 24% of the votes from the following selection:
- Bake a potato (6%)
- Change a bike tire (12%)
- Change a light bulb (12%)
- Cook a tin of beans (18%)
- Iron a shirt (24%)
- Make a cup of tea (18%)
- Vacuum the floor (12%)
Analysis:
Ah! The vote was very split, however the majority was indeed correct. William had borrowed one of my shirts so I made him wash and iron it. He had no idea how to iron the shirt, so I told him to watch a YouTube video. He did and seemed to get annoyed with it, but he did persevere and I now have a clean, ironed shirt.
(Created on 2nd June 2024)
Vote #868
Question:
Taking on a difficult and sensitive task, I gave Paul the news that ImperialHal has left TSM. I broke the news gently so as to not get him too worked up, risking another heart attack. How devastated were you at the news of Hal leaving TSM?
Results:
What is TSM? was the clear winner with 30% of the votes from the following selection:
- A little (20%)
- Moderately (20%)
- A lot (20%)
- Who is Hal? (10%)
- What is TSM? (30%)
Analysis:
It looks like the majority of you don’t know what TSM is and I’m going to guess by default, no idea who Hal is. So let me tell you. TSM, which stands for Team Solo Mid, is a professional esports team. They started in a game called League of Legends. The name derives from that game. They have subsequently expanded to several other competitive games, one of which being Apex Legends. ImperialHal has been the in game leader (IGL) of that team and is currently the most successful player in the game. He just left the team which came as a bit of surprise to me. He is now with Zero and Genburton in Team Falcons, being dubbed a dream team, but only time will tell.
(Created on 9th June 2024)
Vote #869
Question:
The biggest challenge I have this week is to figure out what insurance to get for my house. California is a bit of a mess right now and there aren’t too many options. Which of the following home insurance options should I get?
Results:
Dr Nick’s Discount Insurance Emporium was the clear winner with 75% of the votes from the following selection:
- Trusty but under insured (0%)
- Expensive but no backup (0%)
- Very expensive state fund (25%)
- Dr Nick’s Discount Insurance Emporium (75%)
Analysis:
Got to laugh, Dr Nick refused to insure me in the end. That was the route I was going down until they turned their nose up at me. In the end I struggled to get quotes and went with option A, the trusty but under insured option as they at least gave me a firm quote. I did get it to a better number than it was. Time to cross that task off the list and move on.
(Created on 16th June 2024)
Vote #870
Question:
More house questions, but that’s not surprising as it’s pretty much dominating my time right now. So, we did the final walk through before taking ownership and I took the opportunity to figure out where I want to put TVs. The only thing I’m trying to decide is should I put a TV in the bathroom?
Results:
Yes was the clear winner with 75% of the votes from the following selection:
- Yes (75%)
- No (25%)
Analysis:
Interesting, I was the only one to vote no. I’ll be honest I did think about it more from a having a bath perspective than going for a poo. The thing is it’s probably as easy to just use a tablet and pop it on a chair.
17:44:38
15th April 2024