Bob Godfrey
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Senan, my witticisms are copyright. You'll be hearing from my solicitor.
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Senan Molony
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I can hear him now, Bob. He's singing in the bath.
Maybe the correct answer to the question is:
A) 1912, 1953, 1958, 1976, 1997... etc.
Maybe the correct answer to the question is:
A) 1912, 1953, 1958, 1976, 1997... etc.
Bob Godfrey
Member
Yep, too much scope for ambiguity in that question. They need one which leaves no room for argument, like 'What was the name of the other ship seen from the Titanic while it was sinking?'
But to give a fair chance to the Rose and Jack fans throughout the world, perhaps something a bit less challenging is needed, like: 'What was the name of the ship which sinks in James Cameron's film Titanic?' If needed, there could be a really tough tie-breaker question like 'Who directed James Cameron's film Titanic?
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But to give a fair chance to the Rose and Jack fans throughout the world, perhaps something a bit less challenging is needed, like: 'What was the name of the ship which sinks in James Cameron's film Titanic?' If needed, there could be a really tough tie-breaker question like 'Who directed James Cameron's film Titanic?
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Mark Robert Hopkins
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Well, let's not forget the following years, too: 1929/30, 1943, 1966, 1979 (not 1976), 1980, and 1996. Such an answer wouldn't be complete without every year, eh, Senan. 
After all, the question doesn't specify only the real Titanic.
After all, the question doesn't specify only the real Titanic.
Senan Molony
Member
Gosh, Bob, you are a card... you'll have more moderators crawling over this thread than singing lawyers you could shake a loofah at.
(But your question is an interesting one!)
Meanwhile:
Q. 'What was the name of the ship which sinks in James Cameron's film Titanic?'
A. No ship sinks in the said motion picture.
It is all an illusion created by hydraulics through the use of a large one-side-only prop. Plus the judicious employment of CGI.
I'm surprised you didn't know this Bob...
Q. Who directed James Cameron's film Titanic?
A. The original direction came from Paramount/20th Century Fox that James Cameron's movie be made. They also directed that he hurry up and finish it, as they were experiencing a large leak in the bucket themselves.
Will this do?
Mark Hopkins: you are being too surreal for me.
I can't answer invisible questions.
(But your question is an interesting one!)
Meanwhile:
Q. 'What was the name of the ship which sinks in James Cameron's film Titanic?'
A. No ship sinks in the said motion picture.
It is all an illusion created by hydraulics through the use of a large one-side-only prop. Plus the judicious employment of CGI.
I'm surprised you didn't know this Bob...
Q. Who directed James Cameron's film Titanic?
A. The original direction came from Paramount/20th Century Fox that James Cameron's movie be made. They also directed that he hurry up and finish it, as they were experiencing a large leak in the bucket themselves.
Will this do?
Mark Hopkins: you are being too surreal for me.
I can't answer invisible questions.
Senan Molony
Member
Oh sorry, Mark, I see it now!
Just needed a bit of orange juice and a hairdryer, and hey presto - up she rises.
So the answer is:
A. Birmingham.
Just needed a bit of orange juice and a hairdryer, and hey presto - up she rises.
So the answer is:
A. Birmingham.
Bob Godfrey
Member
Of course I knew it wasn't the real Titanic that went down in Cameron's flic, Senan. But don't try to convince me that we don't see the real sinking in A Night to Remember. It must be - it's in authentic 1912 black & white. Was it not Anna Turja who went to the premiere and reportedly asked why, since there had obviously been another ship with a film crew on hand, they didn't do something to help. Now there, from an eye witness at the time, is your mystery ship - the SS Pinewood and its crew of scurvy film technicians.
As for the totally unambiguous but not too difficult question, how about 'What is the correct spelling of Titanic?'. The winning entry will need to specify all the right letters, with at least one of them in the right order.
Mark, if you want every year you'll need to include a few more, including 1980 - the year in which Titanic was not only sunk but raised as well!
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As for the totally unambiguous but not too difficult question, how about 'What is the correct spelling of Titanic?'. The winning entry will need to specify all the right letters, with at least one of them in the right order.
Mark, if you want every year you'll need to include a few more, including 1980 - the year in which Titanic was not only sunk but raised as well!
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Senan Molony
Member
You're right, Bob.
But I have always felt myself that the SS Pinewood was unfairly blamed.
I must say I entertain grave doubts about the exact whereabouts of the SS Ruislip Reservoir.
I think, if I am right, Second Officer Lightoller distinctly saw a lot of the latter. His account is often overlooked.
Q. What is the correct Spelling of Titanic?
A. Aaron - sure, didn't he produce one of the movies Mark mentioned earlier? I'm sure he did.
No, you need something like:
Q. What do you call 1,000 lawyers taken out of their baths and placed at the bottom of the sea?
But I have always felt myself that the SS Pinewood was unfairly blamed.
I must say I entertain grave doubts about the exact whereabouts of the SS Ruislip Reservoir.
I think, if I am right, Second Officer Lightoller distinctly saw a lot of the latter. His account is often overlooked.
Q. What is the correct Spelling of Titanic?
A. Aaron - sure, didn't he produce one of the movies Mark mentioned earlier? I'm sure he did.
No, you need something like:
Q. What do you call 1,000 lawyers taken out of their baths and placed at the bottom of the sea?
Bob Godfrey
Member
A. A step in the right direction.
Senan Molony
Member
You may now leave your name and address and we'll get back to you if you are chosen. Good luck!
Mark Robert Hopkins
Member
Didn't mention any movies above, but it's possible he did.
1980 is already there, Bob. Take a look. Anymore years to throw in?
Now, the $12,000,000 question: Which movie did Aaron Spelling produce? Leave your name and email, and we will let you know if you've won.
1980 is already there, Bob. Take a look. Anymore years to throw in?
Now, the $12,000,000 question: Which movie did Aaron Spelling produce? Leave your name and email, and we will let you know if you've won.
Bob Godfrey
Member
I did take a look, Mark - before you edited your post. 
If there's still time, you can also add 1964 for The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
If there's still time, you can also add 1964 for The Unsinkable Molly Brown.Mark Robert Hopkins
Member
Oh yeah, I almost forgot that one. Thanks, Bob.
Inger Sheil
Member
I'd go with an essay question:
How many Titanic researchers does it take to change a light bulb? Explain.
How many Titanic researchers does it take to change a light bulb? Explain.
Senan Molony
Member
Dat ain't no essay question, dat a hard question.
How many Titanic researchers does it take to change a light bulb?
A. One to contact National Geographic and the History Channel to negotiate the exclusive rights to our expedition to the bulb location.
A technical/safety adviser to switch off the light fixture at the wall before the team moves in to confront the abyssal darkness.
One of the Sauder brothers (at least) to discuss on camera the circumstances leading up to the blowing of the bulb. He will lay particular emphasis on the shining glory that went before.
Mr Bulb Ballard, to wear a baseball hat and to quiver his epiglottis as he mentions the "humankind, relaxing quietly in the lounge or finishing their meal, who had no idea what was about to happen next."
An old woman, to be seen washing knives and forks in her kitchen sink, occasionally looking up and soulfully out the window to the garden.
Cut to on-site activity now, a voiceover about the weather, and another man to open the toolbox. A further researcher will be needed to vigorously protest the recovery of the blown bulb and to say that it does not need to be done.
Me, to observe that many Irish emigrants in 1912 had never experienced Mr Edison's perfect harnessing of the electric force, but we're glad he managed it.
A man to walk under the bulb and say "Whoa! we're just passing under it now. Look at that thing! Ho-lee!"
Two fellows in blue jumpsuits with various badges to carefully manoeuvre a yellow-painted chair exactly under the bulb. A tricky moment.
Someone to play the violin as the old woman seen earlier sits in an armchair going through old photos.
Mr Bulb Ballard now to appear in close-up and say that it is not going to be as easy as we think. The team now thinks the bulb will have to be pushed UP into its housing unit, turned to the left until it unclicks, and only then removed.
A computer graphic technician to revolve a light bulb through various degrees and dimensions on screen, with mention of the team's theory at this stage that it was the filament breaking that may have caused the loss of the bulb.
Mr Robin Gardiner (for it is he) to say that only a fool would imagine that the bulb expired as a result of simple fatigue. He will specifically alleged that the householders conspired in the failure of their own light.
We next see a remotely commanded limb, a human arm, trying to twist the bulb in its socket. The team are standing around nervously, and Mr Ballard has his hand up to his chin, his other arm supporting his elbow.
We go to a commercial break.
We return to a mindless recap of all that has gone before. There are pictures of Mr Edison. Of the householder. Of Mr Gardiner. Perhaps he is right. We return to the team.
A man has been specially flown out from New York. He has a beard. He advises twisting the stubborn bulb a little more to the left.
Success! The bulb pops out.
Whooping and back-slapping among the team. Mr Ballard clicks his fingers in a swift gesture and says "Son of a gun."
Tomorrow night: Secrets of the light bulb uncovered. Telly Savalas presents.
How many are we up to at this point?
How many Titanic researchers does it take to change a light bulb?
A. One to contact National Geographic and the History Channel to negotiate the exclusive rights to our expedition to the bulb location.
A technical/safety adviser to switch off the light fixture at the wall before the team moves in to confront the abyssal darkness.
One of the Sauder brothers (at least) to discuss on camera the circumstances leading up to the blowing of the bulb. He will lay particular emphasis on the shining glory that went before.
Mr Bulb Ballard, to wear a baseball hat and to quiver his epiglottis as he mentions the "humankind, relaxing quietly in the lounge or finishing their meal, who had no idea what was about to happen next."
An old woman, to be seen washing knives and forks in her kitchen sink, occasionally looking up and soulfully out the window to the garden.
Cut to on-site activity now, a voiceover about the weather, and another man to open the toolbox. A further researcher will be needed to vigorously protest the recovery of the blown bulb and to say that it does not need to be done.
Me, to observe that many Irish emigrants in 1912 had never experienced Mr Edison's perfect harnessing of the electric force, but we're glad he managed it.
A man to walk under the bulb and say "Whoa! we're just passing under it now. Look at that thing! Ho-lee!"
Two fellows in blue jumpsuits with various badges to carefully manoeuvre a yellow-painted chair exactly under the bulb. A tricky moment.
Someone to play the violin as the old woman seen earlier sits in an armchair going through old photos.
Mr Bulb Ballard now to appear in close-up and say that it is not going to be as easy as we think. The team now thinks the bulb will have to be pushed UP into its housing unit, turned to the left until it unclicks, and only then removed.
A computer graphic technician to revolve a light bulb through various degrees and dimensions on screen, with mention of the team's theory at this stage that it was the filament breaking that may have caused the loss of the bulb.
Mr Robin Gardiner (for it is he) to say that only a fool would imagine that the bulb expired as a result of simple fatigue. He will specifically alleged that the householders conspired in the failure of their own light.
We next see a remotely commanded limb, a human arm, trying to twist the bulb in its socket. The team are standing around nervously, and Mr Ballard has his hand up to his chin, his other arm supporting his elbow.
We go to a commercial break.
We return to a mindless recap of all that has gone before. There are pictures of Mr Edison. Of the householder. Of Mr Gardiner. Perhaps he is right. We return to the team.
A man has been specially flown out from New York. He has a beard. He advises twisting the stubborn bulb a little more to the left.
Success! The bulb pops out.
Whooping and back-slapping among the team. Mr Ballard clicks his fingers in a swift gesture and says "Son of a gun."
Tomorrow night: Secrets of the light bulb uncovered. Telly Savalas presents.
How many are we up to at this point?
