CR of Channel Awesome (think: Nostalgia Critic) reviews Friendship is Magic, Faust, and brony culture, and it is awesome
thatguywiththeglasses.com/videolinks/teamt/cr...Posted Sep 28, 2011, 4:32 AM UTC
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I can't upvote this enough - that was spectacular! If you encounter anyone who wants to know what the heck this is all about, just refer them to this review.
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Direct links: http://blip.tv/rss/flash/5593270
I gotta say, thatguywiththeglasses.com hosts the absolute worst presenters on the internet, both content-wise and acting-wise. I haven't watched the video yet, but I expect it to have copious amounts of shouting and making faces, half-assed research, and griping over insignificant details.
Five minutes in, it's actually not badly researched, only slightly make-stuff-up-as-you-go-along-ish. Not much shouting, either.
Score one for thatguywithglasses.com, this review is pretty good.
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Five minutes in, it's actually not badly researched, only slightly make-stuff-up-as-you-go-along-ish. Not much shouting, either.
Kind of dull, packed with filler, and overly long, though. I only watched like five minutes, but it seemed like the host was definitely on target for TGWTG's mandatory "terrible joke that the presenter seems to genuinely think is good" quota.
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There are a couple of strained jokes like "if I had a cameraman they'd be running away now because of how stupid the title of the show is", but there's very little shouting and overbearing acting.
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I completely understand the dislike towards TGWTG presenters; something that really turns me off is the underlying "plots" with some reviewers' videos, such as Linkara and the Nostalgia Chick. However, might I recommend Todd In The Shadows? He really knows his stuff when it comes to music, and we've never actually seen his face, so you don't need to worry about the "making faces" thing.
Except for videos that really interest me (e.g. Nash's Doctor Who Classic, Linkara's History of Power Rangers, and, well, this video), Todd's pretty much the only reason I go to TGWTG anymore.
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Todd has quickly become my favorite part of the site. I even checked out his old stuff on Youtube. He tosses in cameos here and there, but for the most part he's completely enjoyable and well-researched. Even when he's making fun of songs I like, I'm entertained.
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Also, CR has stated that this is a trilogy, saying "I'm planning an episode around the character that best represents the connection this show has between it's fans and it's creators (super huge clue there)."
I'm guessing Rainbow Dash? Excited! Because that means more talking about Firefly, her inspiration, who was my favorite pony when I was a little girl. :)
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He very briefly showed a clip of a magneto pony at the Gala wrecking shit. FIND ME THIS ANIMATION!
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Thanks! That part was awesome too. Exactly sums up what I imagine the production phase was like.
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I think CR made that himself.
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I don't know if we should be happy about CR! representing us.
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Why shouldn't we? I enjoy his character reviews, generally.
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He's the man who admitted to wanting to fuck an M&M. I'd also suggest checking out his fanfics of Trixie from Fairly Odd Parents for extra creepiness. He really likes drawing overly sexualized versions cartoon characters, even if they're underage.
He kind of just reenforces the more creepy stereotypes of Bronies.
I'm not hating him for any of that, he can clop to what ever he wants, but I'd rather not have people think of him when they think of Bronies.
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hmm, I can see your point, I wasn't aware. Definitely. Still, this video is pretty positive overview to those who aren't aware of his other works and just want a run-down of why the show is good. I'll have to look into it further tomorrow, I've only been focusing on these reviews.
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Delve into anyone's background and you'll find enough Skeletons in their closet to choke a pig... that analogy sounded better in my head.
Point is, people who watch this are not going to go looking into the background of CR if they just want to know the series, they're just going to see him talk about a cartoon and go "Huh, maybe I'll check this out" or "Nah, it's not for me"
Very few people are going to watch this and say "Hmmm, I wonder what he jerks off to"
If he somehow becomes a voice for us (Unlikely) then, yeah, maybe there would be some concern. But right now he's just some dude who wants others to watch a cartoon.
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The thing is that pretty much everyone at TGWTG except CR hates bronies from the fiascos with Obscurus Lupa, and to a lesser extent with Sad Panda. So if that were to come out about CR it would make things even worse.
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Welp, thanks for that pic... not really.
edit: and now that I know that I can never look at CR the same way again... although perhaps I should have guessed from the fact that it seems like all he ever watches is cartoons.
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People have been sending me a ton of links and I’ve been skulking about lately. But when I saw this I was compelled to rebuttal…
First, you seem to operating under the assumption that the only way I could find these characters interesting is sexuality…dare I say falling into the same local that many have used to persecute FIM fans…
For that “Creepy” fiction, I always thought that Trixie nature as a secret tomboy was abandoned prematurely and wanted to explore that. More importantly, have not depicted her in any way that Timmy or anyone else has not already addressed in the show…
As for that picture you linked, that was actually a request from someone that was kind enough to give me a sub to DA. Never the less I stand by it. The Kanker Sister’s are already overtly flirtatious and once again have not crossed any line that wasn’t already set by the show: see
And finally, I think I address the Green M&M in the same tongue and cheek manner as presented in the commercials themselves, while still legitimately stating I find her voice actress and mannerisms “appealing“…
And thanks for mentioning the Jonah Hex, Big Daddy, Killer Klowns, Battle Toads, or the other 85% of my work…
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First, I'd like to mention I actually do like your videos. The thing you have to understand, is outside of the bubble of rabid fanboys and fangirls that is the TGWTG fanbase, people actually do criticize the people on the site that aren't the Distressed Watcher.
The fact that you can't draw a female character that isn't overly sexualized, makes me doubt that you're interested in them beyond the fact they have boobs and an ass. There is nothing wrong with that, a man can fap to what he wants, but lying about it is just low. Seriously, Peg from Goof Troop? Who sits around the house all day thinking about fucking Peg from Goof Troop. I know Rule 34, but come on man.
Does the fact someone asked you to draw pedo art, not make it pedo art? I think not. Here is the Kanker Sisters, and here is how you draw them. See a difference here? Spoiler, one of them looks like a underage hooker. You can argue that they're flirtatious all you want, but what little there was you've cranked it up to 11.
You can want to fuck a M&M, it's a free country, and I really don't care at all. Trying to lie about it, or acting like it's normal is what makes it so bad. I'd respect you more if you just came out with it, instead of trying to tip toe around the whole thing.
The drawings you do for your other reviews do bring up a good contrast on how you love to treat women like sexual objects, and men like they're actual characters. A contrast best explained by this video. I'm no feminist by any stretch of the term, but even I can't ignore it.
You have to understand, you're the ambassador of a whole group of people to a website that gets thousands of viewers a day. The fact that I've seen people who can't remember your name just refer to you as "That guy who jerks it to the Green M&M" more than once is concerning. It's reinforcing the negative, instead enforcing of the positive. It's true all of these things are apart of any fandom out there, but do you really want to give the haters more things to use?
I'd also like to note, that on your next video you must wear a monocle to prove this is actually you.
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Oh perfect, the video is all green and crappy for me...
EDIT: Never mind, it was fantastic.
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Maybe I should have wrote my essay instead of watching that. But it was a good review
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Quite a bit of focus on the songs, but no mention of the background music? William Anderson doesn't get enough credit.
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Thanks for the link Snowleaf
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You're welcome!
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This is a great analysis
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This was a horrible review!
Oh who am I kidding? It was amazing.
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My dad walked in on me watching this and said "You're killin' me!" I think it may be time to share the magic of friendship.
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Link to the first part, for any lazy ponies.