These are the kinds of punchlines you end up writing when you spent a good portion of your childhood watching Ren & Stimpy.
- Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes is pretty fun, if a little repetitive and slow at times. It’s definitely one of those games that gets you to pull the “Whoops it’s been like five hours somehow” moves, which I think we can all agree is the mark of a good game. I haven’t tried the multiplayer yet, but I’ll let you know once I test it out.
- As I mentioned last week, the Hulk vs. Thor/Wolverine movies were pretty good. I would definitely pick it up if you were a fan of the old ’90s X-men cartoon. They’re very similar to those old cartoons, containing a lot of fan service and semi-obscure references, except with better animation and a little more blood (yay!). Plus, Deadpool is in the Wolverine film a fair bit, and definitely steals his share of scenes. The best thing about the Thor film was the sound effect Thor’s hammer made when it hit the Hulk. Think of the end scene in Casino in the cornfield. It’s kind of like that.
- I leave for Vegas early next week for work. If anyone is wondering, Vegas is one of my least favorite places on Earth. It’s like being trapped inside a shopping mall 24/7, except everyone smokes and a pretzel costs $47.50. It’s a glorious five days of airports, fat sweaty morons and people who are convinced a xeroxed flyer of two women kissing is going to change my mind about wanting a herpes-ridden escort. The best part of Vegas is leaving it, which feels like fleeing Mordor as Sauron’s evil tower crumbles. All flying on the back of a giant eagle, screaming “Eat shit goblin scum” and getting pretty psyched to party with Rosie Cotton.
<3 Mike
I liked the Hulk vs. Thor cartoon, but the Hulk vs. Wolverine cartoon kind of pissed me off. It was really more focused on Wolverine history and was lacking Hulk awesomeness, which is what I look for when i check out something titled Hulk vs. whatever. Just saying.
Tom, that is a good point. Both the cartoons definitely focus a lot more on the characters fighting the Hulk rather than the green goliath himself. I didn’t mind that at all, but I can see how it would bother Hulk fans. I’d heard a while back that there was talk of making a “Planet Hulk” cartoon movie, like they did with the Ultimates. I’ll admit I haven’t read a ton of Hulk comics, but the Planet Hulk storyline was just fantastic. I actually own the whole run in single-issue format, which is a rarity for me since I find monthly serial format a stupid and irritating way to read anything. If you’ve never read it, I’d pick up the trades. If you have read it, cross your fingers and pray with me that they actually make the film.
<3 Mike
Glee seems to really divide the crowds. Some people love it, some people hate it — and these people have perfectly rational opinions on everything else, but can’t even talk Glee out with people who disagree. I believe it’s a “You understand why it’s awesome” or “You understand why it sucks” kind of thing. Since I don’t watch TV anymore except for House, I haven’t the slightest clue about it, other than what I’ve been told. Parts of what I hear make it sound awesome, and other parts make it sound like I’d, well, shit out my own skeleton.
I remember my “House” phase. As a student Jbon, I assume you’re hitting the other hallmark on-at-random-times programs that are college staples, like Law and Order?
Also I love this “Glee Ideological Divide” you’ve described. I’d no idea such a thing existed, but I am enormously tickled by the idea.
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I do seem to wander into rooms airing Law and Order fairly often. Though on the whole, I just don’t have enough time to watch TV, do college work, and leave my room on occasion. I’m just not responsible enough to get things done in rooms with cable.
It always amazed me that some people could study or work with the TV on in college. I’m definitely of the “cone-of-silence” persuasion. I cannot write or read unless I’m in a quiet area or someplace so loud it amounts to white noise, like a busy cafe or a location that is headphone-friendly.
-Mike
I am so glad you bashed New Moon, Sherlock Holmes AND Glee! Sherlock Holmes wasn’t -that- bad but New Moon (which I haven’t seen–why bother?) and Glee are just despicable. I understand the hype about New Moon, I guess. It’s similar to the Harry Potter thing except with vampires which make it 100 times lamer.
Glee, however, I don’t understand AT ALL. Why do people like this? Because it’s sort of like American Idol where people belt out hit pop songs? Because its humor is so obvious my 4-year-old cousin could understand it? What most alarms me is that smart/cool/interesting people like it–people I would have thought better of than to watch such crap. I thought maybe there was something I was missing when I watched it that made everyone else like it so much. I guess if there IS such a divide among people (love it or hate it), then that explains some of my feelings.
Anyway, thank you for having good taste and making my own taste feel validated. =P
You’re welcome Margo. Glad you are still enjoying our comics =)
-Mike
I think Glee is some hilarious s#it. I don’t think the American Idol crossover is as great as many of you think; for me, the musical numbers are the part I want to fast-forward. I just like the sometimes-mean sense of humor. C’mon, Jane Lynch anyone?
Grant, first of all, please feel free to curse in our comments if you like. I can’t make a sandwich without saying “fuck” like eight times, so I’d feel pretty silly trying to keep it clean here (though I appreciate your politeness).
Yes, Jane Lynch is funny I suppose, but the flaw in your arguement lies in admitting there are parts of the show worth fast-forwarding through. Ideally, the programming I occupy myself with has zero moments that warrent hitting the double-right arrow.
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Your argument is fair, but the sense of humor is right up my alley and not a large part of the program, so I put up with it.
My comment was mostly aimed at Margo, who seems mostly fixated on the musical aspect. And I don’t really understand what she means by the humor being “obvious”.
That should say “..and _the f-fwd part is_ not a large part…”. Right.
THANK YOU! everyone I know is absolutely insane over that show. I don’t understand how shows like Glee are supported and sweet stories like Pushing Daisies get cancelled
Here’s your answer: The lowest common denominator almost always wins on TV. Just think about the success of:
-American Idol
-Jay Leno
-Wheel of Fortune
-Grey’s Anatomy
I mean I could go on forever, but basically the worse a show is, the better it will do (especially on network TV).
I was just arguing with this girl today about how idiotic the show Glee is.
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Her response: “Personal preference. But bad singing and interest lacking plots didnt make GLEE the top show on TV this fall
My reply: “Just because it is popular does not mean it is actually good. This is shown consistently throughout our American culture. Miley Cyrus for example. Cute girl, bad singer.”
To which she had no reply.
My point is, I appreciate this comic.
Thanks Jillian! Also, I use the popularity = LCD argument all the time, so high five for kindred spirits.
This just made my life! My friends are all obsessed with Glee and I’ve never been able to see what they see in it. To me, it’s always been just another cheesy, overrated, no-plot, Hollywood-esque glitter crap. Finally, someone who sees the light! Well anyways, love it
This is probably one of my favorite Lead Paint comics 