Jimquisition: Too Cool To Be Cool
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Your ideas for sonic sound great... but i don't think Duke is as similar to the hedgehog as you say. I assumed that Duke's games were satire. Everyone IN the games love him, he's stereotypically handsome and macho, and he kicks alien butt. But he objectifies women, he's got a huge ego and he's rude. But it's all in satire. We love him too because we're in on the joke. He's like the Companion Cube from Portal!
So, just ignore it and it'll go away? I don't know why I didn't think of that, it works every time, right? Try ignoring me, see if I go away. The point here being that if youwant change, you have to take an active part, so I will continue to speak out against it.Drake666 said:You know, if you watch his show, you're saying to the Escapist that you want to see more... it's the same thing if you watch shitty movie, play shitty video games or go to a bad restaurant...ShadowKatt said:
A petition means nothing if there's no intention behind it
I didn't have a problem with the Jimquisition set of humor. I knew he was not being serious in his over-the-top sort of way and that it was meant in an ironic way. For me, the show just wasn't entertaining. Nothing against Jim. I just don't have the same reaction when I watch his show as when I watch, say, Loading Ready Run.
I did, however, feel that the description of his video last week (though it was meant to be ironic) was just going a little too far. Oh well, at least he had the sense to not do it on Memorial Day. (Yes, I know it's only and American holiday.)
I did, however, feel that the description of his video last week (though it was meant to be ironic) was just going a little too far. Oh well, at least he had the sense to not do it on Memorial Day. (Yes, I know it's only and American holiday.)
I think it's kinda sad the way he's portrayed in DNF.I actually agree with Jim in that aspect because DN is much akin to Johnie Bravo.Except nobody takes Johnie seriously whereas Duke is taken seriously in his own world.That made Johnie so likable because he was some super satire,Duke is supposed to be the same.Getting sucked off by 2 schoolgirls is wrong in a lot of countries as well.
Unless the game is there to fulfill everyone's self desires of being a douchebag who's not only awesome but gets everything he wants.
Unless the game is there to fulfill everyone's self desires of being a douchebag who's not only awesome but gets everything he wants.
while i agree with him i am not entirely sure dante was meant to be this over-the-top-ridiculous in DMC4. I always had the feeling they started out trying to play him straight but at some point realized nobody would like him that way and so they stopped dancing on the edge and just jumped.
Also who takes Duke serious? he was never meant to be serious, and Randy Pitchford imho does a brilliant job at selling that.
Also who takes Duke serious? he was never meant to be serious, and Randy Pitchford imho does a brilliant job at selling that.
Character don't go out of their way to do cool stuff.They just do stuff and you find em cool.pokepuke said:
The ultimate 80s action hero was Jack Slater from Last Action Hero.He was awesome,he was cool.He still got knocked around and got his nose rubbed by the department chief who yelled a lot.He wasn't the ultimate badass in his world who got whatever he wanted.There was also a point where he crossed over in the real world and noticed just how fragile he was despite the persona he had in the movies.
Hey still gunna play Duke Nukem but there's points that need mentioning and could've made awesome comedy.But hey I haven't seen it yet.Everything can't be perfect.
The point you made about Duke Nukem is precisely the problem I have with your show, Jim: You're not giving us enough material to make you seem like a doofus when you pretend to act cool. It seems more like you're playing a straight character. You changed that some in this episode, and it worked; I found this to be a pretty funny episode compared to your earlier ones.
Obviously no one thinks you ACTUALLY think you're as cool as you pretend to be, but when you combine intelligent opinions with a character who thinks he's awesome, it comes off as more of an annoying jerk than a bumbling fool. So yes, your persona seems to conflict with the content of your show.
I hope you can find a good balance. This episode was definitely a step in the right direction.
Obviously no one thinks you ACTUALLY think you're as cool as you pretend to be, but when you combine intelligent opinions with a character who thinks he's awesome, it comes off as more of an annoying jerk than a bumbling fool. So yes, your persona seems to conflict with the content of your show.
I hope you can find a good balance. This episode was definitely a step in the right direction.
"With a background that makes it look like he's in a bad production of V for Vendetta"
I KNEW IT!
I KNEW IT!
So you're basically an annoying protestor that won't shut up until they get their way?ShadowKatt said:So, just ignore it and it'll go away? I don't know why I didn't think of that, it works every time, right? Try ignoring me, see if I go away. The point here being that if youwant change, you have to take an active part, so I will continue to speak out against it.Drake666 said:You know, if you watch his show, you're saying to the Escapist that you want to see more... it's the same thing if you watch shitty movie, play shitty video games or go to a bad restaurant...ShadowKatt said:
A petition means nothing if there's no intention behind it
Are these videos really hurting you? Why do you want this to be taken off so badly, it's not like you are being forced to watch it every time it comes out. It's not like it's restricting your abilities to enjoy this website or anything. You personally disliking it doesn't mean that it's ruining the whole site. Please just jump off your high horse for a second.
I don't think that duke is supposed to be taken seriously, but you when you say it... Randy pitchford always seemed a little too... Into it when is was talking about duke.
I really like the show, and it's good that you made it clear for all the stupid people that you are a little bit sarcastic.
I really like the show, and it's good that you made it clear for all the stupid people that you are a little bit sarcastic.
I have to thank you for putting some thought into Sonic, because I personally just gave up on him after Sonic Adventures 2, I thought about it once for a good 2 hours " how can they fix sonic..." and came up with nothing.
As for Dante he came off as a great character who evolved into what I think he was meant to be, I mean think about his character for a moment, his mother was a priestess and his father was a demon general, he killed his own brother who went crazy for power and only thing he has for "friends" is a hot demon chick who looks like his mother and another hot chick who often wants to kill him, I always waited for the moment he would just snap and go demon on people.
Its no surprise he comes off as insane or ridicules at times.
I am a fan of The Duke, but you have a great view point of his persona kind of out of date.
I think way too many people are acting like they never seen a self-centered wisecracking womanizing asshole.....maybe they haven't.... probably why so many people are pulling their hair out asking WHYISTHISGAMECOMINGOUTOMG?! is because they just cant comprehend his attitude.
As for Dante he came off as a great character who evolved into what I think he was meant to be, I mean think about his character for a moment, his mother was a priestess and his father was a demon general, he killed his own brother who went crazy for power and only thing he has for "friends" is a hot demon chick who looks like his mother and another hot chick who often wants to kill him, I always waited for the moment he would just snap and go demon on people.
Its no surprise he comes off as insane or ridicules at times.
I am a fan of The Duke, but you have a great view point of his persona kind of out of date.
I think way too many people are acting like they never seen a self-centered wisecracking womanizing asshole.....maybe they haven't.... probably why so many people are pulling their hair out asking WHYISTHISGAMECOMINGOUTOMG?! is because they just cant comprehend his attitude.