GTP Alternative Cool Wall Nomination Request Thread (Read OP) [NOMINATIONS CLOSED, see pages 10-11]

[noshog]

My new nomination:

Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998 - 2007)
What was it: Whose Line Is It Anyway? was an improvisational comedy show. The original series (i.e the best) was hosted by Drew Carrey and featured the regular appearances of Colin Mochrie, Wayne Brady, and Ryan Stiles. The 4th guest was often cycled between Brad Sherwood, Kathy Griffin, Chip Esten, and many more.

The original series was actually made in the UK, and ran from late the 80's to the late 90's (and was actually originally based off a BBC radio show). Colin and Ryan starred in the UK version first then moved to the US for Drew's version.

 

[DurWinning]

The original series was actually made in the UK, and ran from late the 80's to the late 90's (and was actually originally based off a BBC radio show). Colin and Ryan starred in the UK version first then moved to the US for Drew's version.

I completely forgot about the U.K version. I'll fix my nomination to show that it's the First American Series of the show.

 

[AudiMan2011]

1998-Present Polyphony Digital Inc.

Established: April 2nd 1998
Formerly: Polys Entertainment
Offices: Tokyo, Fukuoka
Employees: 140+
CEO: Kazunori Yamauchi
Other information: Most known for producing the Gran Turismo series for Playstation, but also for Motor Toon Grand Prix, Tourist Trophy and Omega Boost.

http://www.worldwidestudios.net/polyphony​

 

[Roger the Horse]

@Custom878 and @NoobMan DS, it would be much appreciated if you could add more detail to your nominations, as they are currently not specific enough. They will be skipped if you do not comply with this request.

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Since someone nominated Sealand at some point, let's have another country with almost exactly the same name:

c. 83 Million Years BCE - present Aotearoa / New Zealand

Country type: Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Continent: Zealandia (Also home of New Caledonia)
Region: Oceania
Coordinates: 41°S 174°E
Area: 76th largest country in the world
267,710 km²
103,738 miles²
97.9% land
2.1% water
Coastline: 15,134 km
9,398 miles
Borders: 0 km
Highest point: Mount Cook
3,754 m (12,316 ft)
Lowest point: Taieri Plains
-2 m
Longest river: Waikato River
Largest lake: Lake Taupo
Capital city: Wellington
Largest city: Auckland
Official languages: English, Maori, New Zealand Sign Language
Population: c. 4.5 million
Population density: 16.5/square kilometre
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (replaced pound following decimalisation in 1967)
nominal GDP per capita: $40,481
HDI: 0.910 (7th in the world)
Time zone: (UTC+12), (UTC+13) daylight savings time
Calling code: +64
Drives on: the correct side of the road
Independence from the United Kingdom: 1853, 1907, 1947, 1986, 2003... OK, there's kind of a Zeno's paradox kind of deal going on with this whole thing...​

 

[Sage Ages]

No problem. I'll fix it later today.

 

[W3H5]

Nomination: The S.A.S aka special air service.

Covert British military branch that needs no introduction, but if you're going to push for one I could get a Wiki up in a click or two...

 

[Roger the Horse]

@W3HS please post a more detailed nomination. The current one is severely lacking in information or even an image.

 

[W3H5]

Will do, watch this space.

The S.A.S - 1941-present.
Role - mainly air intrusion into conflict zones to carry out missions of high secrecy, importance and/or sensitivity.
Operations - quality over quantity, the SAS specialise in inhospitable terrain, varied weapon and vehicle operation and advance combat tactics with minimal personnel units.
Reputation - reputedly one of the toughest branches of military to be selected for in the entire world. Known for being super tough bastards and a high level of confidentiality.
Acknowledgement - Iranian embassy siege in London.
Moto - 'Who dares wins'
You know the rest.

 

[Lizard]

The op needs updating I think.

 

[Sage Ages]

I added some more information to the hoverboard nomination. Not exactly sure what you're looking for.

 

[Roger the Horse]

@Custom878 it was unclear whether you were nominating the hoverboard from the film, a toy based off of the hoverboard from the film, or some sort of invention. Thank you for the update.

 

[Rage Racer]

Some people here are annoyed by tanks and fighter planes - OK, I'll nominate a howitzer. Do you like big guns? BOOM!

1931-1941 B-4
203 mm Soviet super-heavy howitzer

Nicknames: Stalin's Sledgehammer, Karelian Sculptor
In service: 1931-present (B-4M with wheel chassis since 1955)

Weight: Combat: 17,700 kg (39,022 lbs); Travel: 19,000 kg (41,888 lbs)
Barrel length: Bore: 4.894 m (16 ft 1 in) L/24.1; Overall: 5.087 m (16 ft 8 in) L/25
Shell: high-explosive 100 kg (220 lbs), anti-concrete 100-146 kg, nuclear (since 1965) 150 kg
Caliber: 203 mm (8 in)
Breech: interrupted screw
Elevation: 0° to 60°
Traverse: 8°
Rate of fire: 1 round per 2 minutes
Muzzle velocity: 607 m/s (1,990 ft/s)
Maximum firing range: 18 km (11 mi)​

 

[AOS-]

Did anyone immediately think Metal Slug or was that just me?

 

[NoobMan DS]

@Roger the Horse

Is the added information enough now? It's a bit lazy, I know.

 

[Jimlaad43]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique used primarily in medical settings to produce high quality images of the inside of the human body. MRI is based on the principles of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), a spectroscopic technique used by scientists to obtain microscopic chemical and physical information about molecules. It's basically a revolutionary way to see inside things and people without cutting them open.
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[Sage Ages]

Are nominations closed or did you forget to remove the thing?

 

[Roger the Horse]

I forgot to remove the thing.

 

[Sage Ages]

Well then. Nomination time it is.

1873-present Colt Single Action Army "Peacemaker"

Single Action Revolver
Military Service: 1873-1902
Calibers: .45 Colt, 44-40 WCF, 38-40 WCF, a lot more that would be too many to list.

 

[PeterJB]

c.1600-present Symphony Orchestra

Orchestras started off in the Baroque era as small string groups with no more than 15 players. They have since evolved dramatically to encompass as many as 250 musicians playing as many as 30 different types of string, woodwind, brass, keyboard and percussion instruments. They form the backbone of Western music through their innumerable use in classical music, jazz, swing and big band music, pop, rock and film music.

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[Jimlaad43]

*cough*

 

[JMoney]

And now the most seriously uncool thing known to mankind...

1988-Present Al-Qaeda

Leaders:
Osama Bin Laden: 1988-2011
Ayman al-Zawahiri: 2011-Present
Organization type: Radical Jihadist Terrorist Group
Known for: 1993 World Trade Center Bombings, 9/11 Attacks, Numerous suicide bombings in public places across Middle-East, War on Terror.
Allies: Taliban, formerly ISIS.

 

[Dagger311]

And now the most seriously uncool thing known to mankind...

1988-Present Al-Qaeda
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Leaders:
Osama Bin Laden: 1988-2011
Ayman al-Zawahiri: 2011-Present
Organization type: Radical Jihadist Terrorist Group
Known for: 1993 World Trade Center Bombings, 9/11 Attacks, Numerous suicide bombings in public places across Middle-East, War on Terror.
Allies: Taliban, formerly ISIS.

Those which are likely to cause offence by being polled will not be allowed.

Heads up, this may not go through.

 

[JMoney]

Heads up, this may not go through.

It shouldn't cause any... unless someone on GTPlanet is a member of Al-Qaeda.

 

[Dagger311]

It shouldn't cause any... unless someone on GTPlanet is a member of Al-Qaeda.

Anything involving religion is likely to offend someone. They're technically a religious group.

Not saying it will, but it may.

 

[Bopop4]

Why would that even be nominated unless you wanted to try and stir crap up.

 

[Dagger311]

Why would that even be nominated unless you wanted to try and stir crap up.

I'd like to nominate the KKK!

 

[Roger the Horse]

unless someone on GTPlanet is a member of Al-Qaeda.

Or maybe they had a loved one who was killed in 9/11 or any one of the many other terrorist attacks Al-Qaeda have committed...

Anyway, I already covered this when someone asked about nominating ISIS. The case is closed. Please choose another nomination, or don't make one at all.

 

[JMoney]

Why would that even be nominated unless you wanted to try and stir crap up.

Because I wanted to nominate the least cool thing on the wall? I think it is you who is trying to "stir crap up" by accusing me of doing so.

Anyway...

1977-Present Lightsaber

Seen in: Star Wars films, television, books, comics, video games, etc.
Weapon Type: Melee
Activation: Red button must be held
Attacks: Slashing, Stabbing, Cutting
Usable against: Everything except shields, cortosis and other lightsabers.
Used by: Jedi Knights, Sith Lords
Notable users: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Yoda, Mace Windu

 

[PeterJB]

A long time ago-Present Lightsaber

Fixed.

 

[Roo]

The human race
c.200,000 BC - Present

Approximate number: 7.2 billion
Home continent: Africa
Main constituents: Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
Also known as: Homo sapiens​