That Guy With The Glasses Thread

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  • edited September 2012
    Doug made a really smart decision. I'm glad he's going to try new things.

    Agreed. Like he said, he doesn't want to run the character into the ground, and the easiest way to do that is to keep throwing out the same thing week after week. I sure wouldn't want the Nostalgia Critic to become like the Simpsons, old and tired. And he said it's NOT the end forever, but the Critic won't be back in the same way. And I certainly wouldn't expect him to show up any time soon.

    As for how To Boldly Flee stood up? I enjoyed it, but at the same time, I wish it were a bit more original. I mean, yes, Kickassia and Suburban Knights had their share of references, but To Boldly Flee went way overboard. I still enjoyed it, and Doug made an excellent Zod, but definitely the weaker of the specials. Much prefer Kickassia. Plus the Critic decked out like M. Bison was awesome.

    Oh, and I think that it should've ended with the Critic's full catchphrase, as well as Sad Panda's song since this was goodbye to the Critic.
  • edited September 2012
    Agreed. Like he said, he doesn't want to run the character into the ground.

    He's about 11 months too late for that to be honest.
  • edited September 2012
    der_ketzer wrote: »
    He's about 11 months too late for that to be honest.
    You're being pretty generous there.
  • edited September 2012
    Agreed. Like he said, he doesn't want to run the character into the ground, and the easiest way to do that is to keep throwing out the same thing week after week. I sure wouldn't want the Nostalgia Critic to become like the Simpsons, old and tired. And he said it's NOT the end forever, but the Critic won't be back in the same way. And I certainly wouldn't expect him to show up any time soon.

    As for how To Boldly Flee stood up? I enjoyed it, but at the same time, I wish it were a bit more original. I mean, yes, Kickassia and Suburban Knights had their share of references, but To Boldly Flee went way overboard. I still enjoyed it, and Doug made an excellent Zod, but definitely the weaker of the specials. Much prefer Kickassia. Plus the Critic decked out like M. Bison was awesome.

    Oh, and I think that it should've ended with the Critic's full catchphrase, as well as Sad Panda's song since this was goodbye to the Critic.

    Yeah also i hated it how no one seemed to care other than Film Brain about Critic being gone. Yeah the Star Wars plot went way too far!
  • edited September 2012
    Yeah also i hated it how no one seemed to care other than Film Brain about Critic being gone. Yeah the Star Wars plot went way too far!

    >Star wars.


    Star. Wars.


    you sir, have just earned the hate of every Trekker everywhere.

    But of course only Film Brain cared. In canon oonly Film Brain gives a shit about the critic, to the point of obsession
  • edited September 2012
    Remolay wrote: »
    >Star wars.


    Star. Wars.


    you sir, have just earned the hate of every Trekker everywhere.

    But of course only Film Brain cared. In canon oonly Film Brain gives a shit about the critic, to the point of obsession

    Yeah but you think Nostalgia Chick or someone else would have said ''Hey where's the critic?''
  • edited September 2012
    Yeah but you think Nostalgia Chick or someone else would have said ''Hey where's the critic?''

    Whenever Poochie isn't on screen the other characters should be saying "Hey, where's Poochie?"
  • edited September 2012
    coolsome wrote: »
    Whenever Poochie isn't on screen the other characters should be saying "Hey, where's Poochie?"

    Why did I know that was coming?
  • edited September 2012
    Johro wrote: »
    Why did I know that was coming?

    Because it's Coolsome and he has a huge book of Simpsons references :D
  • edited September 2012
    Because it's Coolsome and he has a huge book of Simpsons references :D
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    EDIT: alternative image for bonus points:

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  • edited September 2012
    Also Darth i think To Boldly Flee is the last time you see Santa Christ now unless The Critic comes back for a Christmas special.
  • edited September 2012
    I've kinda stopped caring about the Nostalgia Critic by this point, so hearing he's 'gone' doesn't bother me at all.

    But no more SANTA CHRIST?

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    (god I'm using a lot of images today)
  • edited September 2012
    I've kinda stopped caring about the Nostalgia Critic by this point, so hearing he's 'gone' doesn't bother me at all.

    But no more SANTA CHRIST?

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    (god I'm using a lot of images today)

    Yes no more Santa Christ (Unless he's going to be in a special or if the Critic makes a Christmas special he might come back.)
  • edited September 2012
    Remolay wrote: »
    >Star wars.


    Star. Wars.


    you sir, have just earned the hate of every Trekker everywhere.

    But of course only Film Brain cared. In canon oonly Film Brain gives a shit about the critic, to the point of obsession

    Well, the plot was equal parts Trek and Wars.

    And even in To Boldly Flee, Film Brain didn't seem to care that the Critic wasn't coming back.
  • edited September 2012
    And even in To Boldly Flee, Film Brain didn't seem to care that the Critic wasn't coming back.

    Another good point Film Brain is the only one who cares about Critic throughout the film and still at the end he's just like ''Who was that Critic guy again?''
  • edited September 2012
    Personally I think it's a great idea to have characters re-establish things that the audience already knows. Sometimes I forget what happened 10 minutes ago and feel like an expository plot dump of the things I just saw is something that I need as a viewer to internalize complex concepts such as "this character isn't around anymore".
  • edited September 2012
    Personally I think it's a great idea to have characters re-establish things that the audience already knows. Sometimes I forget what happened 10 minutes ago and feel like an expository plot dump of the things I just saw is something that I need as a viewer to internalize complex concepts such as "this character isn't around anymore".

    You would love pro wrestling commentary then.
  • edited September 2012
    Spoony's commentary was the only reason I sat through the first two parts, as it had a lot of insight not only into his recent breakdown, but also Channel Awesome and the politics therein as well.
  • edited September 2012
    Thanks for bringing them up. With the commentary I might be able to get through the series.
  • edited September 2012
    No, he's done. There was a video explaining that they ran out of things to do with the Critic, so they're getting out while they're ahead. If they think of something to do, they'll bring the Critic back, but they're moving on to other things now.
    Link to said video. He was the Nostalgia Critic. He remembered it so we didn't have to. Can't wait to see what else they have up their sleeves, and I hope that when James Rolfe decides that the Angry Video Game Nerd has run his course, he sends him out in just as epic a way.

    I beat ya to it Marsden.;)
  • edited September 2012
    Curse! Foiled again! But I shall have my revenge, Knight of Shadows, in this life or the next!
  • edited September 2012
    Curse! Foiled again! But I shall have my revenge, Knight of Shadows, in this life or the next!

    Darth i think you need to remember you just said something that really annoys the critic.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbRybHo-0gg
  • edited September 2012
    Ah, but if say if with the intention of being over-the-top and silly, then that makes it awesome.
  • edited September 2012
    Oh yeah one more thing Critic gave us! Sparkle Sparkle Sparkle
  • edited September 2012
    Oh yeah one more thing Critic gave us! Sparkle Sparkle Sparkle

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13eUZF2Lq2w

    ?
  • edited September 2012
    No here's the video

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aUzvHghfwU

    It's from his Thomas and the magic railway review.
  • edited September 2012
    Oh yeah one more thing Critic gave us! Sparkle Sparkle Sparkle

    F**k yeah, sparkle sparkle sparkle!

    EDIT: I will miss the Critic's Top 11 lists though...
  • edited September 2012
    Hey, guess what. A kinda new Nostalgia Critic episode right on time. Granted, it's the Reefer Madness episode from one of the DVDs, but still, it's new to me.
  • edited September 2012
    Hey, guess what. A kinda new Nostalgia Critic episode right on time. Granted, it's the Reefer Madness episode from one of the DVDs, but still, it's new to me.

    I love that one! Still cracks me up the kid wouldn't
    drink a soda.
  • edited September 2012
    coolsome wrote: »
    I love that one! Still cracks me up the kid wouldn't
    drink a soda.

    While I can understand the Critic's outburst when he
    orders a root beer instead of a soda, the explanation may simply be that the kid doesn't drink caffeinated beverages and most root beer is caffeine free.
  • edited September 2012
    What, the Nostalgia Critic's retiring!? That's... shocking, to say the least. :(
    I take it the AVGN is still going though? I mean I'm getting psyched for his big movie!!
  • edited September 2012
    Check out the Nostalgia Chick's latest video on Cutthroat Island for a hilarious Nostalgia Puppet cameo.

    You heard me.
  • edited September 2012
    FrankT wrote: »
    What, the Nostalgia Critic's retiring!? That's... shocking, to say the least. :(
    I take it the AVGN is still going though? I mean I'm getting psyched for his big movie!!

    That's the thing, the biggest thing that the AVGN is doing IS his movie. That and the "You know what's bull****?" videos.

    Also, Doug said that it's the end of the weekly Nostalgia Critic episodes, but not to count him as gone for good.
  • edited September 2012
    Another thing The Critic introduced to us.....PIG POWER IN THE HOUSE!!!......I watched the Gordy review again today.
  • edited September 2012
    Another thing The Critic introduced to us.....PIG POWER IN THE HOUSE!!!......I watched the Gordy review again today.

    Im going to eat breakfast now! :cool:
  • edited September 2012
    coolsome wrote: »
    Im going to eat breakfast now! :cool:

    Critic: (Eats breakfast and then randomly has an evil smile) :D
  • edited September 2012
    There is one thing from the nostalgia critic I will always remember. From the nostalgic commercials. A simple question.


    What is so hot it is cool, yet so cool it is hot?
  • edited September 2012
    Pop tarts?
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