This thread is for the VH1 Top 40 of 2008-related discussion and predictions. Anything about the Top 20, playlists, or adds should be kept to the VH1 Top 20 thread.
VH1 Top 40 of 2008 airs on 12.19.2008 at 9PM EST/8PM CST/6PM PST
VH1 Top 40 of 2008 Forums
VH1 Top 40 of 2008 P/ds scoring info
For Exact Spots:
#40 = 6 PTS
#39 = 7 PTS
#38 = 8 PTS
#37 = 9 PTS
#36 = 10 PTS
#35 = 11 PTS
#34 = 12 PTS
#33 = 13 PTS
#32 = 14 PTS
#31 = 15 PTS
#30 = 16 PTS
#29 = 17 PTS
#28 = 18 PTS
#27 = 19 PTS
#26 = 20 PTS
#25 = 21 PTS
#24 = 22 PTS
#23 = 23 PTS
#22 = 24 PTS
#21 = 25 PTS
#20 = 26 PTS
#19 = 27 PTS
#18 = 28 PTS
#17 = 29 PTS
#16 = 30 PTS
#15 = 32 PTS
#14 = 34 PTS
#13 = 36 PTS
#12 = 38 PTS
#11 = 40 PTS
#10 = 42 PTS
#09 = 44 PTS
#08 = 46 PTS
#07 = 48 PTS
#06 = 50 PTS
#05 = 55 PTS
#04 = 60 PTS
#03 = 70 PTS
#02 = 85 PTS
#01 = 100 PTS
For Wrong Spots, but Area points:
- Wrong Exact Spot, but in Right Area: 5 PTS (Areas: [40-31] [30-21]), 10 PTS (Area: [20-11]), 15 PTS (Area: [10-1])
- Wrong Area: 2 PTS
- Within 2 spaces of correct spot (does NOT have to be in Same Area): 4 PTS
Scoring Example
InuYasha- [0]+(5+3+4+5)*3+21=72
This Year: [100+42]+(5+5+15+10)|(x)2+2+2|(4+4+4+4+4)=378
First set: Exact guesses [ ]
Second: Areas correct ( )
3rd: Wrong areas | |
4th: Within 2 spaces of correct spot |( )
Double or Nothing Pick
Pick only one spot in your p/d post to decide the Double Or Nothing Pick
- Cannot be used in the Top 5 or the bottom ten range [40-31]
- If correct, the score for that slot correctly (#12, for example) guessed is doubled.
- If pick is wrong, then that slot (#12, for example) will be a zero and no within 2 spaces bonus will be awarded, but the area correct score will still be counted.
250 Points given as a bonus for Top Predictor
125 Points given as a bonus for 2nd Place Predictor
No duplicating allowed
- Same Top 40 p/d = -50 | Same Top 10 Area: -100 PTS |
Late P/ds (but before it airs): -50 PTS (-75 if posted during the show)
Prediction deadline: 12.17.2008, 9PM EST/8PM CST/6PM PST
Cheating: -200 PTS
Top 40 Videos of 2008 voting list
3 Doors Down "It's Not My Time"
Adele "Chasing Pavements"
The All-American Rejects "Gives You Hell"
Beyoncé "If I Were A Boy"
Britney Spears "Womanizer"
Buckcherry "Sorry"
Christina Aguilera "Keeps Getting Better"
Coldplay "Viva La Vida"
Daughtry "Feels Like Tonight"
David Archuleta "Crush"
David Cook "Light On"
Duffy "Mercy"
Estelle/Kanye West "American Boy"
Gavin DeGraw "In Love With A Girl"
Gavin Rossdale "Love Remains The Same"
Jason Mraz "I'm Yours"
John Legend/André 3000 "Green Light"
Jordin Sparks/Chris Brown "No Air"
Katy Perry "I Kissed A Girl"
Kid Rock "All Summer Long"
Leona Lewis "Bleeding Love"
Leona Lewis "Better In Time"
Lifehouse "Broken"
Linkin Park "Shadow Of The Day"
Madonna/Justin Timberlake/Timbaland "4 Minutes"
Mariah Carey "Touch My Body"
Maroon 5 "Won't Go Home Without You"
Mary J. Blige "Just Fine"
Matt Nathanson "Come On Get Higher"
Natasha Bedingfield "Pocketful Of Sunshine"
New Kids On The Block/Ne-Yo "Single"
Ne-Yo "Closer"
O.A.R. "Shattered"
OneRepublic "Stop And Stare"
P!nk "So What"
Rihanna "Take A Bow"
Rihanna "Disturbia"
Sara Bareilles "Love Song"
Secondhand Serenade "Fall For You"
Weezer "Pork and Beans"