Suggestion Why Should Albie Be the New Name and Icon for PF's Awards?

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The discussion proposes naming and iconizing PF's awards as the "Albie," drawing inspiration from established awards like the Oscars. The Albie is suggested for its distinctive pose, making it memorable and unique. The conversation briefly touches on the lack of existing awards named "Albie," aside from a few unrelated collectibles. Additionally, participants discuss the accessibility of past awards forums, noting that links may have been removed after polls closed. The overall sentiment emphasizes the need for a catchy name and recognizable symbol for PF's awards.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences calls its awards by the snappy name of Oscars, with a memorable statuette.

There's also the Emmies, and so on.

I suggest in future PF should chose a similar name and icon …

and what better than the Albie, with his characteristic pose?

For example:

2009 Albie :-p award

Physics guru​

Legal note: A google search shows up lots of porcelain collectable dolls made by Mrs Albie Award,
but no actual Albie award apart from one awarded
by 4th-grade teacher http://mcs.k12.ny.us/pages/jAlbert/" of Madison Elementary School Massena New York​
 
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link to 2008 awards forum?

btw … change of subject …

was there a forum link to the 2008 awards forum?

if not, that very considerably restricts the franchise

the only link i can find is in the "latest comments" near the bottom of the pf library main page
 
There was a link tt. It was above the GD forum. Now the polls have closed Greg has removed it.
 
Kurdt said:
There was a link tt. It was above the GD forum. Now the polls have closed Greg has removed it.

ah … mystery solved! :biggrin:
 

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