Wayans vs. Baldwins

Raiders Army · 06-18-2009, 02:42 PM

I caught a show of I'm a [pseudo-]Celebrity and saw two of the Baldwins on there. A recent article in Entertainment Weekly was on the Wayans family. This all got me thinking of which family is the more successful? I think comparing the Jacksons (Michael, et al) to the Wayans or Baldwins is not even a contest, but the sheer number of Wayans and Baldwins in entertainment without any of them really becoming huge is interesting. Becoming huge is a relative term, but I would consider Angelina Jolie, Oprah, Tom Cruise as being a huge star...not necessarily any of the Wayans or Baldwins.

Discuss or point out flaws.

Autumn · 06-18-2009, 02:47 PM

I'd have to say Baldwins simply because I think Alec has ended up being bigger than any of the Wayans by himself.

Autumn · 06-18-2009, 02:47 PM

Although I considered subtracting points from the Baldwins for some of the rest of the family.

jeheinz72 · 06-18-2009, 04:12 PM

Gotta go Baldwins here

Big Fo · 06-18-2009, 04:18 PM

Baldwins win due to 30 Rock alone.

larrymcg421 · 06-18-2009, 04:53 PM

Adam Baldwin > Baldwins > Wayans

lighthousekeeper · 06-18-2009, 05:27 PM

The more intersting question would be: which family is more mediocre?

Schmidty · 06-18-2009, 05:30 PM

This poll is racist.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 06-18-2009, 05:32 PM

Stephen Baldwin didn't ruin The Usual Suspects.

/something

TheOhioStateUniversity · 06-18-2009, 05:51 PM

I don't know much about the Baldwins but those citing 30 Rock cannot ignore the influence of In Living Color on sketch comedy and comedy in general.

larrymcg421 · 06-18-2009, 06:34 PM

Bio-dome probably cancels out 30 Rock.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 06-18-2009, 06:40 PM

Alec Baldwin has:
30 Rock
Hosting SNL
The Cooler
The Departed
Outside Providence
The Edge
Glengarry Glen Ross
Hunt for Red October

BrianD · 06-18-2009, 06:41 PM

Two words...White Chicks

Two more words...game over

Heck, two more...Wayans lose

jeff061 · 06-18-2009, 06:43 PM

I'd pick Alec Baldwin over the Wayans. Yet the Wayans over the Baldwins as a whole.

spleen1015 · 06-18-2009, 07:52 PM

Wayans win by volume. Their kids are getting in on the act now.

stevew · 06-18-2009, 08:02 PM

I think the wayans win on income. Baldwins on quality. Barely though.

Racer · 06-18-2009, 08:17 PM

I had to google the Wayans so the Baldwins win.

Tigercat · 06-18-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff061

I'd pick Alec Baldwin over the Wayans. Yet the Wayans over the Baldwins as a whole.

My thoughts exactly, that is why I voted on the tie. The other Baldwins bring Alec down, they get B movie and TV show jobs on their last name and that in a certain light a drunk person might mistake them for Alec.

BrianD · 06-18-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigercat

My thoughts exactly, that is why I voted on the tie. The other Baldwins bring Alec down, they get B movie and TV show jobs on their last name and that in a certain light a drunk person might mistake them for Alec.

But who brings the Wayans up?

B & B · 06-18-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianD

But who brings the Wayans up?

Thats easy.

Damon. Last boy scout.

Danny · 06-18-2009, 11:59 PM

Major Payne was funny

stevew · 06-19-2009, 12:24 AM

I liked "My Wife and Kids." Didn't watch much of it after the first season or so, though. I think they moved it all around the schedule.

Karlifornia · 06-19-2009, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer

I had to google the Wayans so the Baldwins win.

You seriously had to Google the Wayans family?

fantom1979 · 06-19-2009, 02:20 AM

Hunt for Red October and Backdraft give it to the Baldwins for me.

Alec Baldwin on friends was classic...

Parker, “I’m sorry. That’s who I am. I’m a positive person.”

Phoebe Buffay, “No, I’m a positive person. You are like Santa Claus on Prozac at Disney Land getting laid.”

EDIT: and I completely forgot that Alec Baldwin was in Beetle Juice.

RomaGoth · 06-19-2009, 09:49 AM

No trout option.

View Poll Results: Which family is the more successful?
Wayans	10	31.25%
Baldwins	21	65.63%
Neither or a tie	1	3.13%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

06-18-2009, 04:53 PM	#6
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lighthousekeeper College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	The more intersting question would be: which family is more mediocre? __________________ ...

06-18-2009, 05:30 PM	#8
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	This poll is racist. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

06-18-2009, 05:32 PM	#9
Ronnie Dobbs2 Pro Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bahston Mass	Stephen Baldwin didn't ruin The Usual Suspects. /something __________________ There's no I in Teamocil, at least not where you'd think

06-18-2009, 02:47 PM	#2
Autumn Head Coach Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bath, ME	I'd have to say Baldwins simply because I think Alec has ended up being bigger than any of the Wayans by himself.

06-18-2009, 04:18 PM	#5
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Baldwins win due to 30 Rock alone.

06-18-2009, 05:51 PM	#10
TheOhioStateUniversity High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, GA via Columbus, OH	I don't know much about the Baldwins but those citing 30 Rock cannot ignore the influence of In Living Color on sketch comedy and comedy in general. __________________ Buckeyes Football/Basketball >>>> Your Favorite School

06-18-2009, 06:34 PM	#11
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Bio-dome probably cancels out 30 Rock. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

06-18-2009, 06:40 PM	#12
Ronnie Dobbs2 Pro Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bahston Mass	Alec Baldwin has: 30 Rock Hosting SNL The Cooler The Departed Outside Providence The Edge Glengarry Glen Ross Hunt for Red October __________________ There's no I in Teamocil, at least not where you'd think

06-18-2009, 06:41 PM	#13
BrianD Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	Two words...White Chicks Two more words...game over Heck, two more...Wayans lose Last edited by BrianD : 06-18-2009 at 06:44 PM.

06-18-2009, 06:43 PM	#14
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I'd pick Alec Baldwin over the Wayans. Yet the Wayans over the Baldwins as a whole. __________________

06-18-2009, 07:52 PM	#15
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Wayans win by volume. Their kids are getting in on the act now.

06-18-2009, 08:02 PM	#16
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I think the wayans win on income. Baldwins on quality. Barely though.

06-18-2009, 08:17 PM	#17
Racer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana	I had to google the Wayans so the Baldwins win.

06-18-2009, 11:59 PM	#21
Danny Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Major Payne was funny

06-19-2009, 12:24 AM	#22
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I liked "My Wife and Kids." Didn't watch much of it after the first season or so, though. I think they moved it all around the schedule.

06-19-2009, 02:20 AM	#24
fantom1979 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, Mi	Hunt for Red October and Backdraft give it to the Baldwins for me. Alec Baldwin on friends was classic... Parker, “I’m sorry. That’s who I am. I’m a positive person.” Phoebe Buffay, “No, I’m a positive person. You are like Santa Claus on Prozac at Disney Land getting laid.” EDIT: and I completely forgot that Alec Baldwin was in Beetle Juice. Last edited by fantom1979 : 06-19-2009 at 02:22 AM.

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