Bond knowledge

BleuvilleBleuville Posts: 384MI6 Agent
in General James Bond Chat
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.
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Well I have an 'O' level in Bond from " The James Bond British Fan Club "
    So In my world that makes me an intellectual. :)) :p
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,865Chief of Staff
    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).
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    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. :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    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?
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • hehadlotsofgutshehadlotsofguts Durham England Posts: 2,112MI6 Agent
    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.
    Have you ever heard of the Emancipation Proclamation?"

    " I don't listen to hip hop!"
  • BIG TAMBIG TAM Wrexham, North Wales, UK.Posts: 773MI6 Agent
    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.
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,865Chief of Staff
    AlphaOmegaSin wrote:
    Is he still updating his Blog?

    I just took a look- not since December.
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,926MI6 Agent
    Maybe he has ran out of things to over- Analise?
    1.On Her Majesties Secret Service 2.The Living Daylights 3.license To Kill 4.The Spy Who Loved Me 5.Goldfinger
  • StrangewaysStrangeways London, UKPosts: 1,469MI6 Agent
    I pride myself on being the biggest Bond fan in the world.
    However, I bet all of us on here say that!

    :))
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I have never said " you're the biggest Bond fan " :p :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,865Chief of Staff
    AlphaOmegaSin wrote:
    Maybe he has ran out of things to over- Analise?

    :)) Maybe, but I'm sure he'll come up with something!
  • Mr MalloryMr Mallory North by northwestPosts: 632MI6 Agent
    I'm always learning. :)
    What makes you think this is my first time?
  • AirJordanFan93AirJordanFan93 Posts: 92MI6 Agent
    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 MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,756Chief of Staff
    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' ?

    :p
    YNWA 97
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    Yes! {[]
    Reply to the second question: Yes, always! {[]
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • thesecretagentthesecretagent CornwallPosts: 2,151MI6 Agent
    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 ;) )
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    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. :))
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Asp9mmAsp9mm Over the Hills and Far Away.Posts: 7,535MI6 Agent
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  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
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    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
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    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
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    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
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    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
    edited March 2014
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    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
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    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,619MI6 Agent
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    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.
    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Great combining Bond and Dr Who. -{ What a talented actor he is. :D
    "I've been informed that there ARE a couple of QAnon supporters who are fairly regular posters in AJB."
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,756Chief of Staff
    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 :D
    YNWA 97
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 37,865Chief of Staff
    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?
  • BlackleiterBlackleiter Washington, DCPosts: 5,615MI6 Agent
    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".
    "Felix Leiter, a brother from Langley."
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 27,756Chief of Staff
    I thought 'our' Bond knowledge was already tested in the Trivia Challenge forum ?
    YNWA 97
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