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jackruby
- FB Fan -
USA
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 Posted - 12/21/2006 : 20:51:00
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I thought my Fb-nerd bretheren might enjoy this:
Some of you may have run across these "20 Questions" gadgets. It is a small, rond, computerized toy that can guess an object, person, or place in 20 questions or less. Recently they released a music edition. I had the opportunity to pick at one tonight. I watched it get passed around the room and it correctly answered Sting, Paul McCartney, Wham, etc, etc. Then it was my turn. Naturally my first instinct was to try Frank Black so I could ridicule the poor machine for having poor taste in music after I stumped it. My wife and I were shocked when after 12 guesses, it said "You are Frank Black." Paul fricking McCartney took all 20 guesses.
Some of the questions were:
Did you originate in the U.S.?---yes
Did you take place in N.Y.C?(whatever the hell that means)---no
Were you popular in the 80's?---yes
Do you play pop music?---no
Is your music considered angry?---yes(by some)
Can you buy a ticket for one of your shows?---sometimes
Did you tour in 2005?---yes
Did you have an impact on music history?---yes
Are you Frank Black?---yes
I thought this was pretty cool. Perhaps a Fb fan helped design this little gizmo.
I also tried Bauhaus and it guessed Joy Division--pretty close.
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MHokkane
- FB Fan -
USA
56 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2006 : 21:13:29
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I went to the website 20q.net and tried it and it took 16 guesses. that's pretty cool.
I'm ruler of this Moon boy, so if you move I shoots! |
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MHokkane
- FB Fan -
USA
56 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2006 : 21:15:59
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kim deal took 24 questions
I'm ruler of this Moon boy, so if you move I shoots! |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2006 : 02:04:30
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In a sense I think the little gizmo was "designed" by the people that go to the web site and answer questions and give the final answer.
I have one of the original 20Q (no specific topic) and they really are amazing. The seemingly ask stupid questions and even repetitive questions and then boom "Are you thinking of a waffle iron?" "Yeah" |
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2006 : 05:57:45
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I just did the web version. It took 24 questions (after 17, it guessed Jello Biafra). After it guessed correctly, it argued with me about some of my answers. For example, 20Q asked me if FB is "good-looking." I said "sometimes." 20Q pointed out that the correct answer is "No." 20Q's official answers appear to be based on the popularity of certain answers -- it keeps track of every answer anyone has ever given. Pretty cool.
My mom says she bought the regular 20Q toy for my 7-year-old for Christmas. I can't wait to exercise my parental authority and make sure it's in good working order before he plays with it. :)
 Is that a real poncho or is that a Sears poncho? |
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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/22/2006 : 07:20:43
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I did the one at 20q.net and it says Frank Black is popular with teenagers. I wouldn't have thought he's specifically popular with teenagers (although I am a teenager myself) is he?
"The arc of triumph" |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2006 : 07:57:38
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I tried it with Robert Pollard, and it failed. It issues with some of my answers (meaning: its answers were wrong).
maybe I'll kick it
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 12/22/2006 : 08:09:55
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Originally posted by pixiestu
I did the one at 20q.net and it says Frank Black is popular with teenagers. I wouldn't have thought he's specifically popular with teenagers (although I am a teenager myself) is he?
"The arc of triumph"
I've always seen teens at his solo shows. Not tons, but a good handfull.
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Douglas
= Cult of Ray =
Sweden
308 Posts |
Posted - 12/23/2006 : 15:13:54
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| yeah, I like the whole arguing and keeping track of answers it does. For example it argued me answering "Sometimes" instead of "No" to the question whether or not he wears make-up (remember the eye-liner?) |
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coastline
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3111 Posts |
Posted - 12/25/2006 : 20:24:51
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My 7-year-old got one of these units for Christmas today. It's really good at guessing "Christmas tree." I suspect lots of people tried that one on their new ones today.
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