FOFC Sex Symbol Draft - picks thread

[Mustang]

Originally Posted by Lathum

I'll be ready to go once Mustang goes

Will be posting shortly...

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by Logan

So I was never a major Baywatch person, but was her lifeguard character considered a sex symbol during the show, at least more so than Pamela Anderson being the one who made her a sex symbol outside of the show? I figured this category should be evaluated as to whether or not the character was a sex symbol, regardless of the actor/actress.

Honestly, I have no idea how Anne Bancroft was viewed during her day...but I think her character was clearly a sex symbol despite (or in spite of) what people thought of her as a sexy actress.

Agreed. IMO the sex symbolness was way more Anderson than it was the character.

[Mustang]

I'm guessing this might be one of the more controversial ones so, I'll either be burned at the stake or have people agree with it. The pick does NOT reflect my views and I am not giving my stamp of approval in any way, shape or form. Guess it is more of a sex 'symbol'

1. Celebrity Singer-
2. Celebrity Actor -
3. Celebrity No-Talent -
4. Celebrity Athlete - Maria Sharapova
5. Appeals to Younger Men
6. Appeals to Younger Women
7. Appeals to Older Men - Betty Grable.
8. Appeals to Older Women - George Clooney
9. Fictional (Literary) - Lolita (V. Nabakov)
10. Fictional (Theatrical)

[Lathum]

1. Celebrity Singer-1.6 Elvis Presley
2. Celebrity Actor
3. Celebrity No-Talent- 4.5- Prince William of Wales- pretty much the most elidgeable, sought after bachleor in the world
4. Celebrity Athlete - 3.6, David Beckham
5. Appeals to Younger Men
5. Appeals to Younger Women
7. Appeals to Older Men
8. Appeals to Older Women
9. Fictional (Literary)
10. Fictional (Theatrical)-2.5- James Bond

[BrianD]

Brave pick Mustang.

[Logan]

I'm voting for Lathum just for butchering "eligible" by a degree I've never imagined possible.

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by Logan

I'm voting for Lathum just for butchering "eligible" by a degree I've never imagined possible.

lol.

I am a world class misspeler

[Crim]

Originally Posted by Logan

I'm voting for Lathum just for butchering "eligible" by a degree I've never imagined possible.

You owe me a keyboard, jerk.

[Crim]

Oh, and Radii is still running away with the prize so far.

And in the context of this contest, Mustang, I'd say that was a terrific pick.

[st.cronin]

Originally Posted by Logan

I'm voting for Lathum just for butchering "eligible" by a degree I've never imagined possible.

Huh, so that's what that word was supposed to be.

[Surtt]

1. Celebrity Singer
2. Celebrity Actor
3. Celebrity No-Talent
4. Celebrity Athlete 1.5 - Anna Kournikova
5. Appeals to Younger Men 4.6 - Jessica Alba
5. Appeals to Younger Women 3.5 - Leonardo DiCaprio
7. Appeals to Older Men
8. Appeals to Older Women 2.6 - Rudolph Valenteno
9. Fictional (Literary)
10. Fictional (Theatrical)

[Maple Leafs]

Lathum is to men as the Detroit Lions are to wide receivers.

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Lathum is to men as the Detroit Lions are to wide receivers.

yep, but if you look at each pick as an individual and not as 4 dudes they are all very solid in the catergory

[Mustang]

Originally Posted by Lathum

yep, but if you look at each pick as an individual and not as 4 dudes they are all very solid in the catergory

Lotsa Brits.

Regular ole' Banger Fest you got goin' on.

[Lathum]

Originally Posted by Mustang

Lotsa Brits.

Regular ole' Banger Fest you got goin' on.

you know, I didn't even notice that

[hoopsguy]

Originally Posted by Lathum

1. Celebrity Singer-1.6 Elvis Presley
2. Celebrity Actor
3. Celebrity No-Talent- 4.5- Prince William of Wales- pretty much the most elidgeable, sought after bachleor in the world
4. Celebrity Athlete - 3.6, David Beckham
5. Appeals to Younger Men
5. Appeals to Younger Women
7. Appeals to Older Men
8. Appeals to Older Women
9. Fictional (Literary)
10. Fictional (Theatrical)-2.5- James Bond

It's raining men!

[wade moore]

Not only was Raquel Welch an enormous Sex Symbol in her prime, she has held up quite nicely and still looks pretty damned good now.


1. Celebrity Singer, 3.4, Beyonce
2. Celebrity Actor
3. Celebrity No-Talent, 1.4, Venus de Milo
4. Celebrity Athlete, 2.7, Allison Stokke
5. Appeals to Younger Men
6. Appeals to Younger Women
7. Appeals to Older Men, 4.7, Raquel Welch
8. Appeals to Older Women
9. Fictional (Literary)
10. Fictional (Theatrical)

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by Mustang

I'm guessing this might be one of the more controversial ones so, I'll either be burned at the stake or have people agree with it. The pick does NOT reflect my views and I am not giving my stamp of approval in any way, shape or form. Guess it is more of a sex 'symbol'

1. Celebrity Singer-
2. Celebrity Actor -
3. Celebrity No-Talent -
4. Celebrity Athlete - Maria Sharapova
5. Appeals to Younger Men
6. Appeals to Younger Women
7. Appeals to Older Men - Betty Grable.
8. Appeals to Older Women - George Clooney
9. Fictional (Literary) - Lolita (V. Nabakov)
10. Fictional (Theatrical)

"But really these are irrelevant matters; I am not concerned with so-called "sex" at all. Anybody can imagine those elements of animality."
-Ch. 29 Lolita

[hoopsguy]

And Wade has the pick I thought of first for "Appeal to Older Men". Heck, even Andy Dufresne was into her.

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by wade moore

Not only was Raquel Welch an enormous Sex Symbol in her prime, she has held up quite nicely and still looks pretty damned good now.


1. Celebrity Singer, 3.4, Beyonce
2. Celebrity Actor
3. Celebrity No-Talent, 1.4, Venus de Milo
4. Celebrity Athlete, 2.6, Allison Stokke
5. Appeals to Younger Men
6. Appeals to Younger Women
7. Appeals to Older Men, 4.6, Raquel Welch
8. Appeals to Older Women
9. Fictional (Literary)
10. Fictional (Theatrical)

I almost went with this one in the 1st round after Kournikova came off the board. Great value pick.

I really like your board thus far, except the Venus de Milo selection.

[Radii]

wade I think your numbering is off. Aren't you 2.7 and 4.7?

Solid pick this round too.

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by Izulde

I almost went with this one in the 1st round after Kournikova came off the board. Great value pick.

I really like your board thus far, except the Venus de Milo selection.

In hindsight I regret the de Milo selection and just tried to get too clever. I'm trying to make up for it and I hope that in the end everyone has at least one blown pick and that my other 9 help me out.

I still think if you think of the true nature of "Sex Symbol" de Milo is a good pick - but one that I could have gotten clever with in the 8-10ish range, not 1.

[Izulde]

dola (interrupted)

The Lolita pick takes off Sue Lyon and Dominique Swain off the board and could've taken another actress off the board, but I'll tell that story after the actress is picked or the draft is taken, whichever comes first.

[CU Tiger]

Raquel and Farrah were neck and neck to me, I thought Farrah would have more "unanimous" appeal though and went that way....

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by Radii

wade I think your numbering is off. Aren't you 2.7 and 4.7?

Solid pick this round too.

Yup, you're right. Basic math ftl.

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by CU Tiger

Raquel and Farrah were neck and neck to me, I thought Farrah would have more "unanimous" appeal though and went that way....

For me I think Raquel gets the nod because she held up better over time and I think could still be considered a Sex Symbol in her age group. I'm not sure the same could be said of Farrah and her drugged up self.

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by wade moore

In hindsight I regret the de Milo selection and just tried to get too clever. I'm trying to make up for it and I hope that in the end everyone has at least one blown pick and that my other 9 help me out.

I still think if you think of the true nature of "Sex Symbol" de Milo is a good pick - but one that I could have gotten clever with in the 8-10ish range, not 1.

Yeah, I'm questioning a couple of my picks myself, but then, I always second-guess myself in these things.

[lordscarlet]

Originally Posted by Mustang

9. Fictional (Literary) - Lolita (V. Nabakov)

I was torn between this and another literary pick. I guess you just made it easier. Can we put the character name rather than the novel, though?


...preparing my pick.

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by lordscarlet

I was torn between this and another literary pick. I guess you just made it easier. Can we put the character name rather than the novel, though?


...preparing my pick.

"But in my arms, she was always... Lolita."
-Opening section, second paragraph

[Surtt]

Originally Posted by wade moore

For me I think Raquel gets the nod because she held up better over time and I think could still be considered a Sex Symbol in her age group. I'm not sure the same could be said of Farrah and her drugged up self.

I think they are both good picks.
I think people tend to forget how big Farrah's poster (and nipple) were.

[Subby]

wade making a strong comeback after perhaps the worst pick in any fake draft anywhere...

[Mustang]

Anyone else hoping that Izulde didn't memorize Lolita???

[wade moore]

btw - something very interesting for me personally in this - this is the first time LS and I have participated in the same draft. Normally we can bounce ideas off of each other here and there, so it's interesting to see his picks without knowing what they will be.

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by Mustang

Anyone else hoping that Izulde didn't memorize Lolita???

:raises hand:

[st.cronin]

I don't believe there is any hope of that, unfortunately.

[lordscarlet]

Subby thinks I selected a woman that looks a little bit like a man. Now it's time to pick a man that looks a little bit like a woman.

1. Celebrity Singer, 4.8, Prince
2. Celebrity Actor
3. Celebrity No-Talent
4. Celebrity Athlete, 2.8, Jennie Finch
5. Appeals to Younger Men
6. Appeals to Younger Women
7. Appeals to Older Men
8. Appeals to Older Women, 3.3, Ashton Kutcher
9. Fictional (Literary)
10. Fictional (Theatrical), 1.3, Princess Leia Organa

[lordscarlet]

Originally Posted by Subby

wade making a strong comeback after perhaps the worst pick in any fake draft anywhere...

Imagine? Danse Macabre? Shia Lebouf?

[lordscarlet]

er.. I just deleted my post because I thought I picke dout of turn. my bad.

[Radii]

er something is wrong

[Radii]

ls your pick is right, CU Tiger isn't up again til the 5th round.

[wade moore]

Originally Posted by lordscarlet

er.. I just deleted my post because I thought I picke dout of turn. my bad.

mod powers ftw!

[PurdueBrad]

Originally Posted by Radii

er something is wrong

Yeah Radii, you're up.

[Lathum]

I agree with the others who have mentioned they think modeling is a talent

[Mustang]

Prince?

Damn well, guess I can't pick Dave Chappelle now.

[wade moore]

So.

I tried to clean this up.

3 participants (at least) saw the pick. Not sure if st. cronin wants to do anything.

at least one of the people that saw it has the category filled already, so that minimizes some damage.

[Radii]

1. Celebrity Singer
2. Celebrity Actor, 1.2, Marilyn Monroe
3. Celebrity No-Talent
4. Celebrity Athlete
5. Appeals to Younger Men, 2.9 - Angelina Jolie
5. Appeals to Younger Women, 3.2 - Brad Pitt
7. Appeals to Older Men
8. Appeals to Older Women
9. Fictional (Literary)
10. Fictional (Theatrical) 4.9 - Catherine Tramell, Basic Instinct


I was a bit worried about the name recognition of the character here, but since others are putting the book/movie their characters are from, I feel this is pretty much a slam dunk, espicially for the age bracket that dominates FOFC.

[CU Tiger]

damn sorry guys, should have paid more attention....saw the 4.8 and knew I was 9th (in ODD NUMBER ROUNDS)....ooops...damn....sorry...scared I was holding things up again

[KWhit]

Radii wins. Can I go ahead and vote for him now?

[digamma]

I would have picked the Gummy De Milo before Venus De Milo.

Sorry wade.

Also a friend's wife works for Tiger Beat magazine. Not kidding. Will have some expert feedback on the Le Bouf le bomb soon. Not that any is necessary.

[Izulde]

Originally Posted by Mustang

Anyone else hoping that Izulde didn't memorize Lolita???

A little too late for that.

Though I don't have as much of it memorized as I used to. It used to be that I could quote entire blocks of passages off the top of my head.

Now I'm only at the level where, if you give me a quote from it, I'll be able to give you the general situation surrounding it and a rough approximation of where it is in the novel.