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THETWEN2IE5
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For the next 18 months or so, this account is devoted to...
21ST CENTURY MUSIC!

Website and full rules here: https://mu21cvs.com/
Picture is from the website.

1 OCT - 24 DEC: Part I - #TheTwen2ie5

Run by Arron Wright
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#THETWEN2IE5

These two have, not coincidentally, been promoting the

SPECIAL (double bonus) rule since before the start.

Still time for you to double up if you want!

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SPECIAL RULE - WINDOW SPECIAL RULE - COOL LIST
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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It's like losing your virginity, third time's the charm. (Jimmy McGill, Better Call Saul, 1:8 RICO)
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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#THETWEN2IE5

I know there are some *proper* veterans of my other game-based music challenges still playing this.

I added this teaser just for you.

(I also added a list of old-school Twitter challenges to the end of the WHOLE LOTTA HISTORY page...enjoy the memories)

mu21cvs.com/whole-lotta-...
I will also add a teaser… IF you remember the other music challenges I used to run on Twitter (July 2021 to September 2023), what I can promise is a finale that gives you the best of both worlds. A combination of #1C000LEST and the game elements from that era. It will probably be my ultimate sign-off, so I want to make it as memorable and special as possible. (I have added an appendix to WHOLE LOTTA HISTORY explaining these other challenges)
November 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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#THETWEN2IE5

One more thing about the optional extra HMs.

Deadline is 9pm GMT on 30th November. The closer to that time you leave it, the later the parade starts. Obviously.

See the MIDNIGHTS and FUTURE NOSTALGIA pages. Latter linked below; screenshots also shown.

mu21cvs.com/future-nosta...
29 DAYS: SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER – DEADLINE for full lists of extra HMs. Absolutely NO lists will be logged if they arrive after 9PM GMT. Deadline for double bonus WINDOW. 30 November – DEADLINE for posting any additional HMs (up to 45, or 50 in total), and for WINDOW players to notify me if they wish to use their double bonus allowance on the 2020s. NO additional HMs or double bonus applications will be considered after 9pm (21:00) UK TIME (GMT) on 30th November.
November 1, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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#THETWEN2IE5

HMs 2/2

As for the optional extras, see Rules 9 and 10 (linked below).

I have added a couple of things to Rule 9 over the last few days, so here's a screenshot of both rules.

If you need a follow in order to send a DM please let me know.

Thanks.

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OPTIONAL: You may also submit up to 45 more near-misses/HMs (so a total of 50) on or before 30TH NOVEMBER, e.g. if you discover or remember great songs. However, three things: i) please do not post these: use the list option in Rule 10 below, ii) do not send this list of extra HMs until late November and iii) do not rank them; no ranks below 50 will be used. You may screenshot your list and post that if you wish – please use alt text if so and do not post until 26TH – 30TH NOVEMBER i.e. after picking season is over. Please also note these are not required in order to qualify for Part V. The extended deadline is to encourage discovery and maximise points from HMs (see also Rule 10 below). Instead of posting, you may send a full list of 50 songs to nonoxcol2018@gmail.com by TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER and between 5 and 50 HMs by SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER. Note the change of deadlines, as I will now be processing between 25th and 30th. If you are sending a shorter list of 5 near-misses/HMs, you may DM my challenge account on Bluesky instead of emailing. As with your main list of 50, the HMs (5, 50 or any number in between) are not restricted to singles.
November 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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#THETWEN2IE5

How many more times?

There's a resource, put together for every player to use - keep ignoring it (along with everything I write here, and what 95% of players are doing on the feed) and see where it gets you.

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TODAY is… FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2025 It is THE FINAL DAY OF HMs for #TheTwen2ie5. It is NOT Day 31. It is NOT Day 26 either; that’s tomorrow.
October 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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#THETWEN2IE5

Good morning, welcome to the middle day of your part of the challenge.

MIDNIGHTS always keeps you up to date, but here's an excerpt for those behind with HMs (i.e. you've posted 2 or 3).

JUST FOR TODAY I don't mind you posting more than one to catch up.

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For HMs, please don’t still be posting in November. The following are definitely behind: Posted 2/5 – Christopher Bird Posted 3/5 – Mathew Kumar, Helenenen
October 31, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Over at YOUR PICKS, a dramatic development for the heads and stats-lovers...

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138 songs will qualify automatically from Part I. The cut-off is currently 31 points. Exactly 138 songs have at least 31 points!
October 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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#THETWEN2IE5

Hello everyone.

Going to take the opportunity of HMs week to run a BONUS CHECK for Month 1.

Please see below and let me know if there are any errors in bonuses used. Don't be shy - with a website to run, errors are more likely than not.

Please also READ THE REPLY. Thanks.
List of players with bonuses used as per Month 1 records for #TheTwen2ie5.
October 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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I'm easily amused.

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Juxtaposition on the latest scoreboard, showing: 'I'm Not Your Dog' directly above 'I'm A Moth'
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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#THETWEN2IE5

Here is the relevant section of the rules for HMs, setting out all your options.

Plus an excerpt from today's MIDNIGHTS page, updated daily and linked below.

mu21cvs.com/midnights-to...
OPTIONAL: In between (i.e. between 26TH AND 31ST OCTOBER), choose 5 near-misses or honourable mentions (HMs). NB: this is six days, so if posting, there will be a spare day – which one is entirely up to you. These picks will each receive 5 points. You may decide them in advance, but you are encouraged to use HMs to “boost” songs you’ve seen picked, and would like to help. While HMs are optional, please bear in mind that, in order for you to qualify for full participation in the project finale Part V (February 2027), you must choose 50 songs and at least 5 HMs. OPTIONAL: You may also submit up to 45 more near-misses/HMs (so a total of 50) on or before 30TH NOVEMBER, e.g. if you discover or remember great songs. However, please do not post these: use the list option in Rule 10 below. You may screenshot your list and post that if you wish – please use alt text if so. Please also note these are not required in order to qualify for Part V. The extended deadline is to encourage discovery and maximise points from HMs (see also Rule 10 below). Instead of posting, you may send a full list of 50 songs to nonoxcol2018@gmail.com by TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER and between 5 and 50 HMs by SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER. Note the change of deadlines, as I will now be processing between 25th and 30th. If you are sending a shorter list of 5 near-misses/HMs, you may DM my challenge account on Bluesky instead of emailing. As with your main list of 50, the HMs (5, 50 or any number in between) are not restricted to singles. TODAY is… SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2025 It is THE FIRST DAY OF HMs for #TheTwen2ie5. It is not Day 26 – that is Saturday 1st November. TODAY and the rest of October will be for HONOURABLE MENTIONS (HMs) only – 5 songs, 5 points each. These are optional, but please remember that 5 HMs per challenge are required for your participation in Part V, the finale, in February 2027. You can post one per day (there will be a spare day), send a DM to the challenge account or send an email to nonoxcol2018@gmail.com. If you need me to follow you in order to send a DM please let me know.
October 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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I don't like getting annoyed, but that has been specifically mentioned in the rules since March and on the website since August.

What does Rule 6 say, immediately above the bit you're quoting?

1st-25th November.

What does this say, here?
Picking season YOU ARE HERE 1 – 25 October – First 25 songs from your main list posted 26 – 31 October – 5 HMs posted (NB: this is 6 days, please post only 5). 1 – 25 November – Second 25 from your main list posted
October 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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NOTICE

for those overseas who like to post around midnight - 1am UK time...

#TheTwen2ie5

From the MIDNIGHTS page, which is busy this weekend.
OTICE: TONIGHT As well as that, tonight ‘British Summer Time’ ends and the clocks go back in the UK. This means, if you’re behind us, midnight UK time will be an hour later in your country. This notice is aimed mainly at US players who like to post around midnight UK time. It would be appreciated if you try not to post early. The time difference will revert back a week later, on 2nd November (Day 27, or Month 2 Day 2), when US Daylight Savings Time ends. Current difference: UK +5 Eastern, +8 Pacific From 26 Oct – 2 Nov: UK +4 Eastern, +7 Pacific After 2 Nov: UK +5 Eastern, +8 Pacific
October 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Daniel's done something crazy.

#TheTwen2ie5
Famed "four naan" meme from Peep Show: Jeremy Makes It (s2 e2), showing David Mitchell as Mark Corrigan in an Indian restaurant. This one reads "Four elevens Jade? Four? That's insane"
October 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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She's heavily invested in #TheTwen2ie5, I hear.
Notification on Bluesky 'Billie Eilish followed you'.
October 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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One more thing about HMs...

In order to take a full part in Part V (the finale), you need to have submitted at least 5 HMs for all of Parts I to IV, as well as a main list. See screenshot.

Mandy Rice Davies Applies (one for the kids there), but you really won't want to miss that.

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Finally, HMs are required in order for you to participate in the 2027 ‘finale’, i.e. Part V. I have summarised the minimum overall requirement below: I: #TheTwen2ie5: 50 main, 5 HMs (55) II: #TheTenx5: 50 main, 5 HMs (55) III: #TheN0ughtie5: 50 main, 5 HMs (55) IV: #Twen2y526: 10 main, 5 HMs (15) Overall: 160 main, 20 HMs (180)
October 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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#FearofMu21C

MU21C, as in

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Previous challenges #1C000LEST See Finale below. #FearofMu21C or FOM The first era-based challenge, covering the 21st century (2000 – 2023). Created in response to the strong bias against the 21st century in #Uncool50. This ran from October to December 2023.
October 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Incredible timing for GERM's first post earlier today...
Excerpt from #TheTwen2ie5 feed showing a post of Kate Nash (with an anti-transphobia song) immediately after a post of noted terf Roisin Murphy.
October 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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#TheTwen2ie5
#MU21CVS: FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) General questions What should a post include? Everything I need to process your selection quickly. In other words… Essential: The hashtag # (shown on the front page/rules posts and in many other places) The Day number (Day 1 through to Day 50 – NB this excludes the optional HMs) Rank of song, if ranking (please avoid using countdown numbers if not ranking) Artist and title YEAR (in capitals because it’s very helpful for obscure songs and FAR too often ignored) Whether you are awarding a bonus (11 or 12 is much easier to spot than +1 or +2) YouTube/Spotify link or equivalent Desirable: Country/countries (NEW) – this is for the ‘YOUR PICKS’ pages on this website and will save me a bit of time researching. For #TheTenx5 and #TheN0ughtie5, whether a single or non-single Any other helpful information, e.g. 70:30 clause compliance, whether 2nd/3rd by artist
October 4, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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#TheTwen2ie5

This is from the FAQs.

I probably should have added it to Rule 1 earlier, but now I have.

Please ensure you're doing this correctly, as I won't notify you of any disqualifications.

Something from line six has now been chosen twice...
Bear this in mind: A 2000 single from a 1999 album will be eligible for #TheN0ughtie5. Conversely, a 1999 single from a 2000 album will NOT be eligible A 2010 single from a 2009 album will be eligible for #TheTenx5, NOT #TheN0ughtie5 Conversely, a 2009 single from a 2010 album will be eligible for #TheN0ughtie5 A 2020 single from a 2019 album will be eligible for #TheTwen2ie5, NOT #TheTenx5 Conversely, a 2019 single from a 2020 album will be eligible for #TheTenx5
October 2, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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#TheTwen2ie5

Message to absent friends:

You have two months to change your mind and join us!

I wouldn't want to miss the finale (Feb 27) on account of skipping the 2020s. i think it's the best challenge I've devised in what will then be nearly six years, and a perfect sign-off.
Taylor Swift, Blank Space video, 'Don't Say I Didn't, Say I Didn't Warn Ya'.
October 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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#THETWEN2IE5

WAIT...
Steve Coogan in The Day Today's spoof soap 'The Bureau'. "...for an hour"
September 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Those missing acts in full:

Left: A
Right: E

Previously...

Top left: B
Top right: C
Bottom left: D
Bottom right: F

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Wet Leg. Doechii.
September 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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A little bit of Challenge Eve fun for #TheTwen2ie5 lovers...

Six artists have two songs with 30+ points.

Four of them are shown below.

The total points for their two-song pairs are:

A 113
B 103
C 83
D 76
E 73
F 63

Can you:

1) Name the two missing artists?
2) Identify artists A to F correctly?
Chappell Roan. Don't all faint at once. Charli XCX. Kendrick Lamar. Olivia Rodrigo.
September 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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No.
The Emperor (Palpatine), a black-cloaked figure with a very old, white head, addressing Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back - "We have a new enemy."
September 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM