Talk:Eighth Wonder of the World

Redirect

This entry has no separate existence apart from Seven wonders of the World. It should be mentioned there, with a redirect. Wetman 03:55, 30 Apr 2004 (UTC)

We do know some of the wounders of the world: big ben the great wall of china statue of liberty nigera falls the efle tower and there are 3 more

Are you suggesting that these places have resulted in actual injury to the planet? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 138.69.160.1 (talk) 23:04, 10 February 2015 (UTC)

Where does this list come from?

As far as I can see, its just a list of things someone thought were important. Without reference citations, it looks like original research. I'm going to put a cleanup tag on it, but my real feeling is that it should be AfD if this is all there is to it. –Shoaler (talk) 19:18, 31 October 2005 (UTC)

I think it's just a list of things decribed ay the Eight Wonder - typically by whomever holds/is the 'wonder' in question. I don't have a particular problem with the article's existence. Craig Sniffen 03:14, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

I have no problems with this article - I agree with the last user; it looks like it's just a list of things that have been labelled the Either Wonder of the world. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.225.239.144 (talk • contribs) 12:50, September 14, 2006

It comes from culture

Actually is does have citation at the bottom though it might not be the best, and alot of the things on this list i have actually heard of people wanting them to be wonders... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.19.100.105 (talk • contribs) 15:39, September 14, 2006

Additions

What about Stonehenge or the Great Wall of China? I'm sure they have been described countless times as the eight wonder... shouldn't they be added provided one could find a fitting citation? --Ifrit 11:26, 17 November 2006 (UTC)

References

All items in this list should be cited per our verifiability policy with reliable sources. I have tagged uncited entries with {{fact}}. If they remain unsourced for a long period of time, they should be removed. Johntex\^talk 00:58, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

King Kong

This claim struck me as odd, so I read the cited source.

Nobody made the claim that King Kong was the eigth wonder of the world (neither the film nor the fictional ape). The article mentions that the plot features men searching for the eight wonder of the world.

I think this entry should be removed.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.23.177.38 (talk • contribs) 17:53, 2007 January 22

Done. Johntex\^talk 04:03, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

That comes out of the dialogue of the original 1933 film: "I can see it up in lights on Broadway: 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World!'" (Carl Denham). I think that's worth including in this article. Willy Logan 06:08, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

I'm OK with including if we have a published source saying that line is in the movie. A link to a movie transcript would do, as would a newspaper review that gives the line. Generally, writing out the dialog ourselves is not a prefered option becuase (a) the person writing it out may make a mistake (b) no one can verify the fact without watching the movie. Johntex\^talk 15:16, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

It was in the subtitle of the 1933 movie. http://www.amazon.co.uk/King-Kong-Eighth-Wonder-World/dp/fun-facts/B0000558OS70.224.91.250 (talk) 00:00, 6 February 2007 (UTC).

This might not be of any value to the discussion about this article. But I believe the internet is the 8th wonder of the world.

Whoever made this is a idiot, I remember in the movie that they called king kong the 8th wonder in the worldCoolman1250 (talk) 22:38, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

I went here specifically because of King Kong. I honestly thought it was going to just be a re-direct to King Kong. TBWarrior720 (talk) 06:16, 10 November 2013 (UTC)

Categories

Do we really need categories?

1) The year 1900 is an entirely arbitrary point of division.

2) Babies are just as much a "human creation" as a building is - by this logic they need not be listed seperately.

I don't see the need for any separation of these entries as they are now. Any complaints to removing them and just presenting one list? Alvis 03:56, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

    Hmm - I'm just thinking that babies usually doesnt last as long as a building - most buildings of old age took longer time to build than babies last - if a building does not last for more than 150 years can it then be called a true wonde r? - My point is actually that a wonder is a fantastic creation and that a person, however its skills and what it has acomplished, has no other abilities than so many before. I know many mothers will disagree:) - luise  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.167.173.177 (talk) 17:17, 22 December 2008 (UTC) 

Chyna

In defense of the recently removed suggestion, Chyna is referred to as the ninth wonder of the world when introduced, but the official WWE site doesn't seem to have any mention of it, or even her. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.97.113.168 (talk) 05:15, 28 January 2008 (UTC)

Banaue rice terraces

I added 3 links to support this stance:Banaue Rice Terracesfilipinasoul.com, ‘The Best’ of the Philippines - its natural wondersnscb.gov.ph, FACTS & FIGURES, Ifugao provinceAbout Banaue > Tourist Attractions--Florentino floro (talk) 08:11, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

Additions, what about the Delta Works?

I am sure that the Dutch Sea Barriers Delta Works has been mentioned as eigth wonder of the world for many times. Discovery Channel and National Geographic even made shows about them. Let's be honest, the Thames Barrier doesn't even come close in scale AND the Delta Works are a lot older. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.24.18.253 (talk) 21:28, 29 September 2008 (UTC)

Uluru

It's mentioned in an anime-only Yugioh card Ayers Rock Sunrise Most yugioh cards based on real things (or locations) happen to have some significance —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.229.162.122 (talk) 11:52, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

We typically stick with additions that can be sourced and cited to reliable, third-party, published sources. — Kralizec! (talk) 13:14, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

Really now

"Your mom's tight anus is by more than 5% of the adult male population of the world referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" that can't be right. If its a popular joke or something then it should say that, but I've never heard of it. Should be removed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.109.6.2 (talk) 22:36, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

Additions

What about Persepolis? "UNESCO declared the citadel of Persepolis a World Heritage Site in 1979" — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.84.68.252 (talk) 23:26, 4 August 2012 (UTC)

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Should list them chronologically, not alphabetically

eg the Post-1900 list seems alphabetical, but would be more logical/useful if chronological by construction date, (or date of nomination as 8th wondew?) ? - Rod57 (talk) 16:38, 22 March 2017 (UTC)

My preference would be chronological sections, with alphabetical individual listings. For certain lists chrono is important as ongoing dates of events or alumni lists where the year of graduation may be of more significance. A more difficult solution would be to convert the sections to a sortable list where one could select how to have the listing appear.--☾Loriendrew☽ ☏(ring-ring) 23:30, 22 March 2017 (UTC)

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