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The 2022 Bracket Battle - Who Will Reign Supreme?
April is a month of newness as we exit our winter hiatus and leave March Madness behind. Here on THWACK, we welcome the annual SolarWinds Bracket Battle! Built on a premise you’ll find inspiring, spirited, and motivational as you campaign for your favorite, the yearly Bracket Battle is your chance to let your voice be…
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Play-In Round Recap
In what can only be called an upset by some, the ’92 Dream Team fell to the nimble dodges of the Average Joe’s. In the Battle of the Super Squads, athletic prowess isn’t the only factor in choosing a winner. The combined height and reach of the Dream Team stood no chance when wrenches were added to the mix. But the next…
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Round of 32 Recap
The field is dwindling. Where sixteen matchups began, it was a mere eight who made it through to the next round. Upsets abounded, and surprises were around every corner, but it was no contest for a few of our battles. Monty Python (89%) trounced the Fab Five (11%) in a decisive win that had fashion fans wringing their…
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Round of 16 Recap
You know it’s getting close to the end up when the heats are coming down to a few percentage points between winner and loser. It’s getting exciting as we enter the quarterfinals, so let’s catch you up on the latest round. * The Family Parr defeated a bunch of High School scofflaws in the round of 16 cementing the…
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Quarterfinals Recap
In another round of heated battle between the remaining eight amazing squads, our quarterfinals have ended with The Incredibles advancing to take on Monte Python and The Guardians of the Galaxy stepping up to take on The Avengers. The quarterfinals featured four epic battles between our opponents. In our closet battle, we…
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Semifinals Recap - Down to the finals!
They were the match ups of the year, and we didn't expect anything different considering it was the semifinals, but even we couldn't describe the ferocity or comprehend the passion of the THWACK community. In the semifinal round-up: * Cosmic forces weren't enough to hold back the Avengers in a Marvel v. Marvel showdown. In…
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Finals Recap
The results are in and the THWACK Community has decided the best Super Squad. Yes, the comedy troupe consisting of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Micharl Palin, and other friends over the years reigns supreme in this, the THWACK Bracket Battle for 2022. The "Pythons" (not to be confused…
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[Quarterfinals] The Fellowship of the Ring vs. The Avengers
The Fellowship of the Ring [Details] Led by the small but heroic Frodo Baggins, the Fellowship of the Ring is given the task to take the Ring to Mount Doom and destroy it before it can bring more destruction to Middle Earth. — versus — The Avengers [Details] The dream team from Marvel, this collection of superheroes is…
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[Quarterfinals] The Guardians of the Galaxy vs. Ghostbusters
The Guardians of the Galaxy [Details] Marvel Comics enters the squad game with their own merry band of misfits: the Guardians of the Galaxy. Led by Peter Quill, or as he would like to call himself Star-Lord; is always just on this side of legal. — versus — Ghostbusters [Details] After losing their university funding, these…
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[Quarterfinals] The Incredibles vs. The Muppets
The Incredibles [Details] Entering the world in 2004, the Incredibles are a squad made up of five extraordinary family members led by the father of the family, Mr. Incredible. Alongside allies like Frozone, the Incredibles take on numerous villains with plans to disturb the world. Throughout it all, the family is reminded…