Huh?

It's all in the reflexes.

If you haven't seen Big Trouble in Little China at least 5 times, these are not the brackets for you.


Best Character

Best Jack Burton Quote

Why is Big Trouble in Little China the Greatest Movie Man Has Ever Known? - This is a short-answer question. Best 3 entries get their entry reposted to TexAgs and get a gif girl (non-x rated) posted on Thursday.

Egg should be the 2 seed.....just saying

MSFC Aggie said:

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Egg should be the 2 seed.....just saying

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Are you crazy...is that your problem?

Link?

Quotes 8/9 is a very tough matchup!

#8 We really shook the pillars of heaven, didn't we, Wang?

#9 I'm supposed to buy this ***** 2000 years, he can't find one broad to fit the bill? Come on, Dave, you must be doing something seriously wrong!

80s Tees

Not cheap but lots of great stuff.

I could not be more pleased at the participation level so far. A tremendous father's day gift.

Quote rankings were almost completely backward.

CCAg95 said:

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Quote rankings were almost completely backward.

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Must be why every single favorite is winning.

Your number 1 is for sure my favorite.

The guy with the crazy moustache who is also in Die Hard was a great action movie henchman

What is everyone's favorite scene or part? So many to choose from.

toucan82 said:

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The guy with the crazy moustache who is also in Die Hard was a great action movie henchman

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He was also Genghis Kahn in Bill and Ted

He was also on every great TV show in the 1980s. And as you would expect by his appearance, he was born in St. Louis, Missouri.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Leong

Through 27 votes, only Mr. David Lo Pan is undefeated!

MuckRaker96 said:

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Through 27 votes, only Mr. David Lo Pan is undefeated!

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Well when you go up against an "eyeball thing", you'd better win!

Who voted against Jack Burton?! Show yourself!

Chipotlemonger said:

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Who voted against Jack Burton?! Show yourself!

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it was me. the crazy guy with the moustache deserves some recognition for his fantastic body of work as an uncredited villain

MuckRaker96 said:

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He was also on every great TV show in the 1980s. And as you would expect by his appearance, he was born in St. Louis, Missouri.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Leong

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Also James Hong, who played Lo Pan and was in eleventy million movies and TV shows (Seinfeld... 4!) is from Minneapolis. By the way he's still alive and kicking at 91 years young.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0393222/

Day 2 Best Character Matchups

#1 Jack Burton (91.4%) vs. #8 Thunder (54.3%)
#2 Mr. David Lo Pan (91.4%) vs. #7 Miao Yiin (67.6%)
#3 Wang Chi (97.1%) vs. #6 The Porkchop Express (77.1%)
#4 Gracie Law (94.3%) vs. #5 Egg Shen (85.7%)

VOTE HERE


Day 2 Best Jack Burton Quote Matchups

#1 When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail." (88.2%)
vs,
#9 I'm supposed to buy this ***** 2000 years, he can't find one broad to fit the bill? Come on, Dave, you must be doing something seriously wrong! (62.4%)

#2 All I know is, this Lo Pan character comes out of thin air in the middle of a ******* alley while his buddies are flying around on wires cutting everybody to shreds, and he just stands there waiting for me to drive my truck straight through him with *light* coming out of his mouth! (64.7%)
vs.
#10 Like I told my last wife, I says, "Honey, I never drive faster than I can see. Besides that, it's all in the reflexes." (55.9%)

#3 Ol' Jack always says... what the hell. (88.2%)
vs.
#6 Jack Burton: You can go off and rule the universe from beyond the grave. Lo Pan: Indeed! Jack Burton: Or check into a psycho ward, which ever comes first, huh? (64.7%)


4 Jack Burton: You know what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like this? Thunder: Who? Jack Burton: Jack Burton. *Me*! (58.2%)
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#12 Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president. (64.7%)

VOTE HERE

If you missed yesterday, you can submit your short-answer answer to why BTILC is the best movie ever here. Top 3 entries get their own GIF girl on Thursday.

I think the quote tourney is the only bracket this board has ever done with no wrong answers.

Best Character Round 3 - VOTE

#1 Jack Burton (100%) vs. #5 Egg Shen (75%)
#2 Mr. David Lo Pan (95%) vs. #3 Wang Chi (65%)

Best Jack Burton Quote Round 3 - VOTE

#1 When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail." (82%)
vs.
#12 Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president.(52%)

#2 All I know is, this Lo Pan character comes out of thin air in the middle of a ******* alley while his buddies are flying around on wires cutting everybody to shreds, and he just stands there waiting for me to drive my truck straight through him with *light* coming out of his mouth! (59%)
vs.
. #3 Ol' Jack always says... what the hell. (59%)

MuckRaker96 said:

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Best Character Round 3 - VOTE

#1 Jack Burton (100%) vs. #5 Egg Shen (75%)
#2 Mr. David Lo Pan (95%) vs. #3 Wang Chi (65%)

Best Jack Burton Quote Round 3 - VOTE

#1 When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail." (82%)
vs.
#12 Okay. You people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president.(52%)

#2 All I know is, this Lo Pan character comes out of thin air in the middle of a ******* alley while his buddies are flying around on wires cutting everybody to shreds, and he just stands there waiting for me to drive my truck straight through him with *light* coming out of his mouth! (59%)
vs.
. #3 Ol' Jack always says... what the hell. (59%)

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UPDATE: I forgot to update the quote bracket on the ballot. Please vote again.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeClI2G20djO1AGuHPDpvZeerKTSpPz_1FynQk5VbmwQDhTA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Yes sir the check is in the mail!

The finals are here!

Best Character - VOTE

#1 Jack Burton (95.5%) vs. #2 Mr. David Lo Pan (84.1%)

Consolation Final

#3 Wang Chi vs. #5 Egg Shen


Best Quote - VOTE

#1 When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?" "Yessir, the check is in the mail." (79.9%)
vs.
#3 Ol' Jack always says... what the hell.(63.2%)