Monday, February 25, 2008

Polysics

Purpose:
Determine a band's leader by analyzing a publicity photo.

Disclaimer:
A band's inclusion on this blog reflects neither an endorsement nor a criticism of its music. This post is merely intended as a spotlight on the inner political workings of a collection of individuals who are in the midst of a cooperative, creative endeavor.

The Process:
You, dear reader, please answer the question, "Who's in charge here?"

After sufficient discussion has taken place, a verdict can then be passed based on a majority vote.

Band: Polysics
Genre: Devo!
Website: http://www.polysics.com/

Voting ends on: Monday, March 3rd, 9:00am CST (GMT-6)


THE VERDICT (Updated!)

Voting has ended. Here is the tally.

Everyone / No One - 5 votes
P Straight Ahead - 13 votes
Far Left Girl Looking Right - 6 votes
Far Right Guy Looking Left - 2 votes
Tiny Girl In Front - 8 votes


The Tiny Girl In Front with the deadly mirrored stare gave him a run for his yen, but P Straight Ahead is still in charge. Congrats, Mr. P!

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43 comments:

  1. DaveFebruary 25, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    obviously, the sun. what else could possess them to wear those strange, strange sunglasses?

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  2. p0nkFebruary 25, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    Brownian Motion

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  3. ieFebruary 25, 2008 at 10:34 AM

    obviosly, the second guy counting from left, whose P and whose shades are mot clearly visible.

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  4. ElizabethFebruary 25, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    Gentleman second from the left. His squared shoulders facing dead center signify that he's not afraid of adversity.

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  5. Lott HoltzFebruary 25, 2008 at 11:36 AM

    Forward-Looking Guy is in charge.

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  6. EmilyFebruary 25, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    I'm going dark sheep here and voting for far-right shadowy guy, who is clearly too cool for school and, because he is confident with his place in the universe, doesn't even need to look at the camera.

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  7. Jared XFebruary 25, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    Devo is in charge. The corresponding members of Devo each implanted a chip in the "P" on the Polysics chemical suits. Devo then transmits signals from their red "Flowerpot" hats back at Devo World Headquarters to control everything. Sad story, really.

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  8. Cam and ChelleFebruary 25, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    Middle Left for sure!

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  9. Lovely LeslieFebruary 25, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    The chick in the front is way too young to be the leader, she must be someones lil'sis that begged and begged till she she was let in the band. so my vote is for the Big Sister in the back left!

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  10. Hatless in HattiesburgFebruary 25, 2008 at 5:00 PM

    jared x's devo-in-charge theory is probably true. but whoever's in charge of devo is directly in charge of the guy second from left, so i vote for him.

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  11. JenniferFebruary 25, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    I have to go with the guy on the left

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  12. AFebruary 25, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    The one looking forward, second from the right.

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  13. OrangeFebruary 25, 2008 at 6:22 PM

    a said: 'The one looking forward, second from the right.'

    Ditto!

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  14. Jess WundrunFebruary 25, 2008 at 7:08 PM

    The one that looks like Christian from Project Runway.

    That hair is fierce!.

    You've got no idea which one I mean do you? Well, use my vote to break a tie, I guess

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  15. SplotchyFebruary 25, 2008 at 7:12 PM

    jess, against my better judgment, I searched for and found a picture of Christian from Project Runway.

    I'm still not sure which Polysic you are referring to, as I think at least 50% of Polysics have his(?) haircut.

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  16. Signorina CreativitaFebruary 25, 2008 at 7:34 PM

    Guy in the front left is in charge.

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  17. BeckEyeFebruary 25, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    Odd. I guess I'll go for the guy second from left, because his hair is the highest.

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  18. Lonie PolonyFebruary 25, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    Forward-facing guy is in charge. The other three are his bodyguard minions who constantly surround him, on the lookout for anyone encroaching on his personal space, ready to incinerate them with their laser-beam eye gear.

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  19. escralanFebruary 25, 2008 at 11:05 PM

    The guy on the right is a little Ron Woodish...he's just along for the ride, happy to have a paying gig. Lips there on the right: No. Pretty boy can barely run his hair. It's front and center girl. It looks like she has the patience and logic of a deer tick, and that's what you need when you are in charge.

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  20. JediJeffFebruary 26, 2008 at 8:20 AM

    2nd from the left. He-she-it is the only one looking strongly into the camera. H/S/I demands your attention.

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  21. The Imaginary ReviewerFebruary 26, 2008 at 8:43 AM

    Second from the left, it has to be.

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  22. JillianFebruary 26, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    The girl on the far left has that whole Mona Lisa smile thing going on--she knows more than she's letting on. I say she's in charge.

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  23. JennaFebruary 26, 2008 at 10:33 AM

    It's got to be forward facing dude. Not only is he the tallest, it kind of looks like he stood there first and the rest of them arranged themselves around him.

    And does the tiny one in front have a side 80s ponytail working for her? Yikes.

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  24. srawr42February 26, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    I'd say the girl in front. She sort of has this self-assured, all-these-guys-are-here-for-me-and-I-love-it look.

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  25. heals.February 26, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    I'm going to have to side with the executive sous chef on this one. Guy second from the left has that 1,000 yard stare thing going on like he just took Hill 364 in Khe Sanh. Front and center girl is dialed in and her body language exudes an unbridled enthusiasm and a confidence I haven't seen since my dad negotiated his last car deal after having 3 white russians. True story.

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  26. heals.February 26, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    In case that was confusing, I voted for front and center girl.

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  27. 000within000February 26, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    The one in orange

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  28. Shakespeare Theatre CompanyFebruary 26, 2008 at 2:59 PM

    The young woman facing the camera is the leader. She is the only person on which both the P and the Polysic badges are visable; therefore she is the leader.

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  29. dguzmanFebruary 26, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    Oh man, another one with a single chick in the band? I'm going with the chick. See, for the last band, I fell for the over-think of "no way, that chick's too young and goofy, she's just a girlfriend keyboard player" -- not this time, my friend. I pick the chick!

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  30. A Jaded GirlFebruary 26, 2008 at 3:38 PM

    The girl looking one on the far left. She's got just the slightest of smirks.

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  31. JillianFebruary 26, 2008 at 4:22 PM

    dguzman- Your plan may be backfiring again. We all seem to believe there at two chicks in this band.

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  32. SplotchyFebruary 26, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    Yeah, I thought it was even 50/50 gender split with this band.

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  33. p0nkFebruary 26, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    i thought droids were androgynous.

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  34. MeaMeaFebruary 26, 2008 at 9:29 PM

    girl on the far left she's so over bossing everyone around so she's like whatever dude

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  35. Rhubarb RanchFebruary 26, 2008 at 9:55 PM

    I vote for the Japanese person. They're always in charge.

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  36. MelissFebruary 27, 2008 at 4:39 AM

    girl in front

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  37. One Fine WeaselFebruary 27, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    dude second from left. physically imposing, shoulders square to the camera. he's the most eye-catching initially.

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  38. Swamp WeaponFebruary 27, 2008 at 1:01 PM

    Hiroyuki Hayashi : the guy in the front :P hows that?

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  39. Timothy Donavan RussellFebruary 27, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    Definitely 2nd from the left. Gotta be the lead singer.

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  40. CupFebruary 28, 2008 at 5:08 AM

    Second dude from the left. Definitely.

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  41. Family Brown.March 1, 2008 at 12:37 PM

    Well I seem to be missing it quite regularly now....but I think the second from the left guy, more light falling on his orange suit and although he is confined to baring his chest at us I feel sure he wishes to dominate in more complete ways really.
    There, now he's bound to lose.

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  42. Lulubelle BMarch 2, 2008 at 3:47 PM

    The guy on the far right. He's already moved on th whatever's next.

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  43. dguzmanMarch 6, 2008 at 1:49 PM

    TYPICAL! I pick the chick and it's not her! Damn you, Splotchy, damn you to hell!

    or just damn these crazy bands. You can stay here.

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