Hey everyone - just registered and wanted to get everyone's opinion on this video we put together for a show we call "Pixels and Sprites" Our take on some of the Dorkly Bits parodies.
http://thehookshot.com/2011/09/pixels-s ... -mega-man/
We plan on doing more in the future (only done 2 so far) but we're looking for some feedback and future ideas! Thanks!
Thoughts on this parody on Mega Man 2?
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Re: Thoughts on this parody on Mega Man 2?
That was funny. Expected, but funny... 
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Re: Thoughts on this parody on Mega Man 2?
Yeah I'm good at obvious humor - Like what would this character do in this situation.elmagicochrisg wrote:That was funny. Expected, but funny...
Re: Thoughts on this parody on Mega Man 2?
Hookshot_John wrote:
Yeah I'm good at obvious humor ...
I can't think of any creative criticism here, as this isn't a parody but just a voice over. Over reviewed game, very tired "jokes", and nothing of value to the viewer. If you have fun making these videos, by all means keep it up, but I wouldn't expect anyone to view your videos.
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Fair enough. Can you point me to a video you would find funny, or perhaps something you think gives value to the viewer. I'm all for improving and trying to create something that is worth people's time. Thanks!Luke wrote:I can't think of any creative criticism here, as this isn't a parody but just a voice over. Over reviewed game, very tired "jokes", and nothing of value to the viewer. If you have fun making these videos, by all means keep it up, but I wouldn't expect anyone to view your videos.
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Luke, you should share some of your stand up stuff with us!Hookshot_John wrote:Fair enough. Can you point me to a video you would find funny, or perhaps something you think gives value to the viewer. I'm all for improving and trying to create something that is worth people's time. Thanks!Luke wrote:I can't think of any creative criticism here, as this isn't a parody but just a voice over. Over reviewed game, very tired "jokes", and nothing of value to the viewer. If you have fun making these videos, by all means keep it up, but I wouldn't expect anyone to view your videos.
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dsheinem wrote: Luke, you should share some of your stand up stuff with us!
and whaaaat is the deal with 'sneakers'? You can't sneak in them!
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Hook shot John sent me a very pleasant pm, to which I responded.
I think it's just a matter of finding the tiny market available that would relate to his sense of humor. With all the online game reviews, he needs to focus on who really likes his material and grow from that. The reviews/parodies aren't dumb, but they need polishing.
But yeah, why would anyone call the loudest shoes on Earth sneakers?
I think it's just a matter of finding the tiny market available that would relate to his sense of humor. With all the online game reviews, he needs to focus on who really likes his material and grow from that. The reviews/parodies aren't dumb, but they need polishing.
No sir. Timing and inflection aren't things I can convey well in text, and I'd rather not have my comedy online for free use. That, and it's a hobby, and I love my current career and wouldn't want to jeopardize my job because someone in HR doesn't approve of me saying "fuck" onstage.dsheinem wrote:
Luke, you should share some of your stand up stuff with us!
But yeah, why would anyone call the loudest shoes on Earth sneakers?
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because they literally were used for sneaking...Luke wrote: But yeah, why would anyone call the loudest shoes on Earth sneakers?
wikipedia wrote: Etymology
In the 1800s, a London police officer developed a rubber-soled shoe in order to catch criminals in the act quietly. He called his invention "sneakers". The name derived from the fact that the rubber soles of the shoes made them noiseless.[1] The term "sneaker" was also used in 1887 by Boston Journal of Education:[2]
“It is only the harassed schoolmaster who can fully appreciate the pertinency of the name boys give to tennis shoes — sneakers.”
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Um, if you do stand up comedy it is only a matter of time before someone tapes you and posts it somewhere on the web (if it is any good, that is). Sounds like a cop out excuse to me...Luke wrote:No sir. Timing and inflection aren't things I can convey well in text, and I'd rather not have my comedy online for free use. That, and it's a hobby, and I love my current career and wouldn't want to jeopardize my job because someone in HR doesn't approve of me saying "fuck" onstage.
Besides, I wouldn't want to work for any place that would fire me because of what I do in my time off.
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