Six Degrees of Separation- Wikipedia style!

andyc · 26-01-2007, 05:28 AM

Alright so I got sidetracked today while on Wikipedia, and decided this would be something to do to pass the time while bored. Starting from the page on the Rosetta Stone, I wanted to see how many clicks it would take me to get to the page for Muse (was listening to them at the time). Surprisingly, it only took me 4 links: Rosetta Stone-->British Monarchy-->United Kingdom-->Queen (band)-->Muse.

So I thought of a game; I (or someone else) names two completely unrelated pages on Wikipedia, and you have to get from A to B in the shortest amount of links possible (without using the search function). And also, going by the whole six degrees of separation idea, can anyone pick two pages that take more than six links to get to? Ten links, perhaps?

Anyway, I'll kick us off with what will hopefully be an easy one. Get from legendary Australian 'commentators' Roy and HG to the abysmal Howard the Duck in the least amount of links, and post the path which you took.

FaaipDeOiad · 26-01-2007, 05:33 AM

Haha, not a bad thread idea actually. I'll give it a shot some time.

FaaipDeOiad · 26-01-2007, 05:37 AM

That one was really easy.

From Roy & HG's page, to the year 1986, linked in the bit about how long they've been hosting their show on Triple J for. From 1986 by topic -> Film -> Howard the Duck.

So I guess that'd be 3 degrees. Roy & HG -> 1986 -> 1986 Film -> Howard the Duck.

andyc · 26-01-2007, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaaipDeOiad

That one was really easy.

From Roy & HG's page, to the year 1986, linked in the bit about how long they've been hosting their show on Triple J for. From 1986 by topic -> Film -> Howard the Duck.

So I guess that'd be 3 degrees. Roy & HG -> 1986 -> 1986 Film -> Howard the Duck.

Haha, it took me five. Went Roy and HG-->Sydney 2000 Olympics-->United States-->Cinema of the United States-->George Lucas-->Howard the Duck

Can go ahead and post one if you want

Robertinho · 26-01-2007, 05:43 AM

Took me five, tbh.

Roy and HG -> 1986 -> May 14 -> George Lucas -> Harold the Duck

andyc · 26-01-2007, 05:44 AM

Haha. Getting thrashed at my own game. Know how England feels tbh.

Pratters · 26-01-2007, 05:45 AM

Excellent idea Andy.

FaaipDeOiad · 26-01-2007, 05:47 AM

Alright, I guess the person who gets it the lowest should come up with the new one. So, here's mine.

From French writer and philosopher Michel Foucault to the chemical element Lead.

Enjoy.

Tom Halsey · 26-01-2007, 05:59 AM

Haha, bit of a sad game tbh, but passes the time when you have sweet FA to do.

My best effort for Fuller's one: Michel Foucault -> Social sciences -> Education -> Curriculum -> Chemistry -> Periodic table -> Lead

andyc · 26-01-2007, 06:02 AM

Michel Foucault-->Social sciences-->Hard science-->Chemistry-->Periodic table-->Lead

That's five. Am sure there's a faster way

Robertinho · 26-01-2007, 06:02 AM

Took four.

Michel Foucault -> Psychology -> Chemistry -> Periodic table -> Lead

Steulen · 26-01-2007, 06:06 AM

Thought I had a quick route down, but was unable to go directly from one metal to the other, so I'm on 5:

Foucault -> prison -> kitchen -> copper -> plumbing -> lead

andyc · 26-01-2007, 06:15 AM

Haha just realised you could theoritically edit a Wiki page to include a link on it. Hoping no one would be that desparate.

Steulen · 26-01-2007, 06:17 AM

Down to four:

Foucault -> 18th century -> diving bell -> standard diving dress -> lead

Steulen · 26-01-2007, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyc

Haha just realised you could theoritically edit a Wiki page to include a link on it. Hoping no one would be that desparate.

The depths of sadness, really.

26-01-2007, 05:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	Haha, not a bad thread idea actually. I'll give it a shot some time. __________________ I know a place where a royal flush Can never beat a pair

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Robertinho Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Testing Forums into the Sunset Posts: 8,442	Took me five, tbh. Roy and HG -> 1986 -> May 14 -> George Lucas -> Harold the Duck __________________ "If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - for ever."

26-01-2007, 05:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tom Halsey International Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Halsway, CW Land Posts: 12,697	Haha, bit of a sad game tbh, but passes the time when you have sweet FA to do. My best effort for Fuller's one: Michel Foucault -> Social sciences -> Education -> Curriculum -> Chemistry -> Periodic table -> Lead __________________ MSN - tomhalsey123@hotmail.com Manchester United FC: 20 Times R.I.P. Sledger's Signature, 2004-2008

26-01-2007, 06:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
andyc Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canberra Posts: 23,218	Michel Foucault-->Social sciences-->Hard science-->Chemistry-->Periodic table-->Lead That's five. Am sure there's a faster way Last edited by andyc; 26-01-2007 at 06:10 AM.

26-01-2007, 06:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
Robertinho Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Testing Forums into the Sunset Posts: 8,442	Took four. Michel Foucault -> Psychology -> Chemistry -> Periodic table -> Lead Last edited by Robertinho; 26-01-2007 at 06:11 AM.

26-01-2007, 05:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	That one was really easy. From Roy & HG's page, to the year 1986, linked in the bit about how long they've been hosting their show on Triple J for. From 1986 by topic -> Film -> Howard the Duck. So I guess that'd be 3 degrees. Roy & HG -> 1986 -> 1986 Film -> Howard the Duck.

26-01-2007, 05:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
andyc Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canberra Posts: 23,218	Haha. Getting thrashed at my own game. Know how England feels tbh.

26-01-2007, 05:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	Excellent idea Andy.

26-01-2007, 05:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	Alright, I guess the person who gets it the lowest should come up with the new one. So, here's mine. From French writer and philosopher Michel Foucault to the chemical element Lead. Enjoy.

26-01-2007, 06:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
andyc Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canberra Posts: 23,218	Haha just realised you could theoritically edit a Wiki page to include a link on it. Hoping no one would be that desparate.

26-01-2007, 06:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
Steulen International Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clydeside Cloggie Posts: 3,189	Down to four: Foucault -> 18th century -> diving bell -> standard diving dress -> lead

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