Final Vote: Choose Icon to Represent Theme

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a final vote for an icon that best represents the theme of a contest, focusing on well-known symbols associated with specific locations, cities, or countries. Participants share their preferences for various entries and engage in light debate about the representations.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • GeoMike expresses a strong preference for Andre's entry, associating windmills with the Netherlands/Holland.
  • Another participant agrees with GeoMike, noting that while iconic structures like the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower are recognizable, windmills evoke a specific cultural identity.
  • A participant mentions that the NYC skyline is identifiable but questions its classic representation in the contest.
  • Some participants express their votes for different entries, including ZapperZ and twisting_edge, highlighting personal preferences without consensus on a single favorite.
  • One participant encourages a positive attitude towards the contest, suggesting that all icons should be appreciated.
  • Another participant acknowledges the quality of all entries, emphasizing the competitive nature of the voting process.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on which entry best represents the theme, indicating a lack of consensus. While some favor Andre's entry, others support different icons, leading to a variety of perspectives on the representations.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal associations with the icons presented, which may vary based on individual experiences and cultural backgrounds. There is no resolution on which entry is definitively the best representation.

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FINAL VOTE - Icons

  • twisting_edge

    Votes: 3 9.1%

  • Andre

    Votes: 14 42.4%

  • ZapperZ

    Votes: 4 12.1%

  • Moonbear

    Votes: 5 15.2%

  • hypnagogue

    Votes: 2 6.1%

  • GeoMike

    Votes: 5 15.2%
  • Total voters
    33
  • Poll closed .
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This promises to be a difficult final vote. So good luck to everyone.

Please vote for the picture that BEST REPRESENTS the theme of this contest. The picture must be a well-known icon that is identifiable with a particular location, city, or country.

1. twisting_edge
GCT.jpg


2. Andre
http://home.wanadoo.nl/bijkerk/icons.jpg

3. ZapperZ
IMG_3143.jpg


4. Moonbear
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/5437/nycap0.jpg

5. hypnagogue
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/2774/sanyx1.jpg

6. GeoMike
http://www.mcschell.com/phl2.jpg

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=138960"

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Andre got my vote. If anyone mentions the Netherlands/Holland a windmill is the first image that pops into my mind.

-GeoMike-
 
GeoMike said:
Andre got my vote. If anyone mentions the Netherlands/Holland a windmill is the first image that pops into my mind.

-GeoMike-
Same here! It's not surprising that the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower might be considered icons, since they are recognizable entities, but in this case some anonymous wind-powered mills can evoke thoughts of a specific country/region.
 
Andre got my vote, too.

Not even I voted for my own entry (although someone else did, I see).

The only other one that is readily identifiable (without the name being spelled out) as from a particular location is the NYC skyline, and even that one isn't really a classic perpective. The Pan Am building is more easily identified from that perspective (if you know what it looks like) than the towers.

I guess not many here are fond of taking cliche' pictures. (Having ridden down the others, including my own, I figured I'd take a stab at the clear winner: I'm an equal opportunity grouch.)
 
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Now, now... no need to be grouchy. Just let icons be icons and get on with it.
 
I went with Andre
 
I liked MB's the best
 
I like twisting_edge's entry. GC is easy to recognize.
 
I Voted for ZaperZ. That is a great shot man, reminds me of downtown DC. Just next time, try not to get the back of that guys head. :wink:
 
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Awesome pictures everyone!
 
  • #11
You have 2 days left to vote in this contest, if you haven't done so already. There is a very tight fight for 2nd place, so every vote counts!

Zz.