Bond knowledge

Bleuville

I really think someone should come up with a test of a person's knowledge of all things to do with James Bond.
Whether you have an overall Expert level or specialising in one aspect-like, books, films, merchandise, toys, clothes etc.
Or a wide knowledge and collection of stuff.
Perhaps you could have 10 grades of knowledge-(like the black belt system in karate) so that you can assess what a person knows.

It's prompted by hearing people say-"I'm a massive Bond fan" and they've only seen a few-or maybe all of the films.
but not read any of the books, Fleming, Gardner, Benson or others, nor collected any memorabilia like magazines or toys.
So I think-"you've only touched the tip of the iceberg of Bond knowledge".
Hope it's not snobbery, but I'd like to grade myself -say an 8 out of 10 in knowledge and merchandise.

If you had a grading you could say-this person's a beginner-grade 2. (or something).

So what would be the definitions for the various grades? any suggestions?

Bleuville.

Thunderpussy

Well I have an 'O' level in Bond from " The James Bond British Fan Club "
So In my world that makes me an intellectual. )

Barbel

Dear old Silhouette Man had a fondness for the word "Bondologist", meaning one steeped in Bond knowledge. I don't think he ever came up with a grading system (and if you're reading this, Brian, that is not an invite).

Thunderpussy

Maybe the Mods could come up with a set of questions for different grades of fan knowledge. White belt to Black in honour of the fantastic martial moves of the great
Sir Roger himself in TMWTGG. )
or just keep it the fun way it is now, as there is always someone who knows more than you. )

AlphaOmegaSin

Barbel wrote:

Dear old Silhouette Man had a fondness for the word "Bondologist", meaning one steeped in Bond knowledge. I don't think he ever came up with a grading system (and if you're reading this, Brian, that is not an invite).

Is he still updating his Blog?

hehadlotsofguts

I had a DT teacher who would test me out on Bond knowledge, used to try and catch me out but he never could. I think this is a great idea.

BIG TAM

I'd say I have an extremely good knowledge of the films, but some trivia appeals more than others. I haven't a clue what precise model Aston Martin Bond drives in OHMSS. Neither have I much interest in precise makes of weaponry, watches, sunglasses or other paraphernalia Bond lugs about on his missions... But I know Jean-Pierre Castaldi played the co-pilot in MOONRAKER's opening sequence & Chunky Huse was Camera Grip on THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS!

Regrettably I'm very limited in my knowledge of the Fleming books. I should really make more of an effort with them.

Barbel

AlphaOmegaSin wrote:

Is he still updating his Blog?

I just took a look- not since December.

AlphaOmegaSin

Maybe he has ran out of things to over- Analise?

Strangeways

I pride myself on being the biggest Bond fan in the world.
However, I bet all of us on here say that!

)

Thunderpussy

I have never said " you're the biggest Bond fan " )

Barbel

AlphaOmegaSin wrote:

Maybe he has ran out of things to over- Analise?

) Maybe, but I'm sure he'll come up with something!

Mr Mallory

I'm always learning.

AirJordanFan93

hehadlotsofguts wrote:

I had a DT teacher who would test me out on Bond knowledge, used to try and catch me out but he never could. I think this is a great idea.

When I was 9 my Uncle used to test my Bond knowlege all the time kids I went to school with used to do the same.

Sir Miles

Thunderpussy wrote:

Maybe the Mods could come up with a set of questions for different grades of fan knowledge.

Ok...first question...

Does Dalton have 'misty eyes' ?

Higgins

Yes! {[]
Reply to the second question: Yes, always! {[]

thesecretagent

I'm probably a purple belt, or maybe blue! But like we say in Karate - most of what you need is learnt by Green, it's just perfecting it! (Brown belt in wado Ryu/ gojo Ryu - taking black belt in November )

Thunderpussy

Congratulations TSA, that's as far as I got Brown belt in Wado Ryu .
( Personal reasons for stopping, long boring story )
Good luck for November. I'd say " Break a leg " but I don't want to tempt fate. )

Asp9mm

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Thunderpussy

Great combining Bond and Dr Who. -{ What a talented actor he is.

Sir Miles

Bondtoys wrote:

Yes! {[]
Reply to the second question: Yes, always! {[]

Sorry...wrong answer...you fail at the 'novice' level...not really a suprise that you did...I'd stick to slug-balancing like the guy in your avatar

Barbel

Thunderpussy wrote:

Maybe the Mods could come up with a set of questions for different grades of fan knowledge.

As if we don't have enough to do....! 8-)

Perhaps something like-

NOVICE
Name the first Bond book.

APPRENTICE
What was Ian Fleming's middle name?

STUDENT
Which director made more Bond movies than any other?

EXPERT
Who was the first actor to play two different roles in two different Bond movies?

I'm sure we can come up with more categories.... guys?

Blackleiter

BIG TAM wrote:

I'd say I have an extremely good knowledge of the films, but some trivia appeals more than others. I haven't a clue what precise model Aston Martin Bond drives in OHMSS. Neither have I much interest in precise makes of weaponry, watches, sunglasses or other paraphernalia Bond lugs about on his missions... But I know Jean-Pierre Castaldi played the co-pilot in MOONRAKER's opening sequence & Chunky Huse was Camera Grip on THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS!

Regrettably I'm very limited in my knowledge of the Fleming books. I should really make more of an effort with them.

I believe I fall into this category as well. I'm not opposed to the idea of assessing our knowledge of Bond, so long as we keep it fun. I wouldn't enjoy it if some of us (and you know who you are!) used our "grades" to denigrate the opinions of others by proclaiming ourselves to be bigger "Bond experts".

Sir Miles

I thought 'our' Bond knowledge was already tested in the Trivia Challenge forum ?