How many bands...

Richard B · 01 December 2005, 20:51

Just in case this hasn't gone around your office yet, have a look at the link and see how many bands you can identify:

http://virgindigital.com/wallpapers/...al1280x960.jpg

The two pairs of scissors are the scissor sisters - you get the idea?

There's supposed to be about 70 (or is it 72?)

Have fun!

Poly · 01 December 2005, 21:14

Richard - there are 74 bands.

We believe we have a full list of the correct answers. Let me know if you want it posted - but I don't want to spoil anyones fun.

NEIL

Richard B · 01 December 2005, 21:17

Nice one Neil!

Hang back mate, it's great fun guessing them.

Poly · 01 December 2005, 21:59

Warning - I spent 4 hours to get the first 40! Then we made it to about 60 the next day in the office - but it seriously affected productivity (although I believe it was good for team moral!)...

NEIL

Poly · 01 December 2005, 22:02

Richard's link above has a bit of the image missing (Virgin's fault not Richard's). There is an interactive version at the following link. But you can only officially enter the competition if you are a US citizen.

http://www.heavy.com/heavy.php?channel=virginGame

Notice the bit on the left of this image - that is missing in the jpeg...

...without this you can't get to 74!

NEIL

Richard B · 01 December 2005, 22:21

Thanks Neil

Tim M · 01 December 2005, 23:44

Arrrhhhh this is so frustating. I have three drunken students trying to do it at the mo. Some of the bands I've never even heard of. Good ol' google

Richard B · 01 December 2005, 23:59

Fun, innit! I hope you youngsters have got Led Zeppelin and the B52s.

Oh jeez, i'm starting to sound really old

Tim M · 02 December 2005, 00:02

I was looking at those planes' thinking those are B52s. Who are the B52s though?!?!? My friend thought they were Jet

How long did it take you to get Eminem?? (I have to admit I was thinking the skittles....)

Richard B · 02 December 2005, 00:14

The B52s classic song is "Rock Lobster" but not my favorite! I prefer "Love Shack".

I got Eminem straight away as I call M&Ms Eminems all the time. Nobody at work belived me as they are a bit anal

I'm intrigued by the lesbians under the traffic light (what bloke wouldn't be?

) Kiss or Tattoo?

Tim M · 02 December 2005, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard B

Kiss or Tattoo?

Ohhh Richard. How old did you say you were

That would be Tatu

Richard B · 02 December 2005, 00:20

I thought Tatu was a pickup truck made in India!

Oh, that's Tata! Or is it spud?

Tim M · 02 December 2005, 00:25

It's more like "tatuurs" in Norfolk.

We're up to 68 now.....

Richard B · 02 December 2005, 00:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim M

We're up to 68 now.....

That's good work!

Did you get the pair of posters under the lamp on the pillar between the two shops on the left?

Tim M · 02 December 2005, 00:43

Edit: in my drunkness i read posters as potatoes. You would be refering to the black and white poster? No idea. Got the "seal" one though

Richard B · 02 December 2005, 00:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim M

Got the "seal" one though

Don't think we've got that one.
I believe that the B&W poster is... Oh I'll PM you

Charles · 05 December 2005, 20:18

Ok Richard - help me out of my misery ....
this is as far as I have come

:

Led Zeppelin
Guns n Roses
B52s
Smashing pumpkins
Queen
Eagles
The Monkeys
Black Flag
Deep Purple
Beach Boys
Madonna
Silver Dollar
Iron Maiden
Alice in Chains
Rolling Stones
Fish
Vibrators
Prince
Dead Kennedys
The Police
Seal
Yellow?
Fairies?
Pixies?
Mountain
Eminem
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Melonheads
Counting crows?

Poly · 05 December 2005, 21:23

I have put a XXX beside the incorrect answers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ct01

Ok Richard - help me out of my misery ....
this is as far as I have come

:

Led Zeppelin
Guns n Roses
B52s
Smashing pumpkins
Queen
Eagles
The Monkeys XXX
Black Flag
Deep Purple
Beach Boys
Madonna
Silver Dollar XXX
Iron Maiden
Alice in Chains
Rolling Stones
Fish (spelt Phish!)
Vibrators XXX
Prince
Dead Kennedys
The Police
Seal
Yellow? XXX
Fairies? XXX
Pixies?
Mountain XXX
Eminem
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Melonheads XXX
Counting crows? XXX

Louise · 05 December 2005, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polwart

I have put a XXX beside the incorrect answers!

Neil... I agree with all, I think!
Charles, I don't know if there's an "authoratative" list, but Neil (Polwart) has probably got the lot. Hang on a minute and I'll have a count-up.

Edit: Oi! Post in your own name dear!

P.S. The spelling mistake is Richard's, not mine!

Poly · 05 December 2005, 21:58

The interactive site lets you type in the answers. To work out if an answer is correct means doing them 1 at a time. I confess the list is not all my own work - but I believe they have all been checked...

...if anyone can't wait then mail me at n (dot) polwart (at) virgin (dot) net
replacing dots and at with . and @ and I'll send it to them. Richard doesn't want me to spoil his fun so I won't post it.

Virgin say they will announce the answers early next year.

NEIL