Results: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Our title comes from an epic poem published by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in 1798. Also known for "Kubla Khan" which mentions a place in a 1980 Oliva Newton-John flick. "There was a ship..."
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The albatross - the ship leaves England, moves southward to the Antarctic / South Pole. Then the Mariner shoots and kills a bird considered a good omen to the crew. Are there any animals you consider good omens?
Yes
23%
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399 votes
No
34%
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586 votes
Undecided
22%
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374 votes
Not Applicable
20%
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341 votes
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The phantom ship - the crew hang the dead bird from a chain about the Mariner's neck. Water, water everywhere, not a drop to drink. Phantom ship with Death and Life in Death rolling dice. Crew drop dead other than the Mariner. Screwed that one up, didn't he? Ever feel you made a really bad mistake?
Yes
49%
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827 votes
No
19%
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329 votes
Undecided
32%
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544 votes
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The song- Oddly enough, heavy metal band Iron Maiden did a song about this (1984) which I find well done. Tells the tale, some actual quotes, sound fits for the most part. Close to 14 minutes, but here you go if wanted. Do you have any song you like longer than the average three to four minutes?
Yes
38%
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647 votes
No
23%
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385 votes
Undecided
20%
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344 votes
Not Applicable
19%
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324 votes
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