Welcome to the second day of voting in the 2020 SpoilerTV Character Cup. Last year, there were some very tight races but except for two polls, much of round 1A was a blowout, leading to all females advancing to the next round. The closest race was between Elizabeth Jennings and Stiles Stilinski, with the lead changing multiple times. In the end, Elizabeth nudged out Stiles by 3 votes. Every vote counts so don’t forget to pass the word. As for the prediction contest, 2 people had all polls correct this time: Caomoyl and no name. Congratulations to both!
To ensure that everybody has a good time, please read the rules below. It is important that everyone be kind and fair to make this the most fun for everyone. There are also links below to the list of character rankings/stats, character videos, and the prediction contest leaderboard. The daily TV Talk Topic will be found above the polls each time. We have a new TV Talk Topic every day and all are encouraged to participate. It's my favorite part of the contest. I’ve also added the bracket results below the polls.
For those of you with underdog characters, get the word out now because the round 1 is where the biggest change can happen. Generally there are fewer votes in round 1, so it is far easier for an upset. Good luck to all and happy voting!
Rankings/Brackets
Character Videos - Round 1B
All Character Videos
Prediction Contest Leaders
Past 2020 Character Cup posts
Round will end at approximately 6:00 pm CST on Tuesday, July 14.
Character Cup Rules:
1. Don't take it too seriously! Have fun. Discuss. Play nice.
2. Cheaters suck! - Only one vote per person per poll please. While we will do our best to keep this contest running smoothly, it's up to each person to follow the rules. This contest is just a fun little piece of internet fluff during hiatus. It won't get anyone's show renewed or un-cancelled. It has zero effect on ratings. It won't even be seen by anyone who has any power in the TV industry, so there is zero reason to cheat. All cheaters do is disrespect themselves, their fandom, their show, the actors, and this community. Just don't.
3. Focus on characters, not people. Talking about what you like and dislike about a character is encouraged. Going after actors or fans is not.
4. The aliens have not landed. There's no conspiracy here. I will do my very best to keep the contest running smoothly, but I do make mistakes. I apologize in advance for any technical difficulties, spelling errors, and general absentmindedness. Let me know and I'll fix it.
5. Comments are life. As you anxiously await the return of your shows, why not distract yourself with a little TV Talk? Each day is a new topic so even if your favorites are out, you can still discuss. Last year, the consensus was to narrow the focus of the topics but feel free to go off on any tangent you want. While this contest is just a silly little distraction, the conversation here dives deep, so jump on in.
6. Nuts and Bolts - All polls are active for about 24 hours. The winners advance to the next round. In the case of a tie, both characters go to the next round. New polls should go up every day and polls may sometimes overlap each other. Any questions? Ask away in the comments.
TV Talk Topic:
TV Talk Topic: TV Grilled Cheese - I love grilled cheese. It’s my favorite comfort food. In a world that is in chaos, now more than ever, we need the TV equivalent of comfort food. How have the events of 2020 changed your TV habits? What shows, new or old, have helped you cope with the stress of this year? (A big thansk to Monique75 for helping with the topic.)
