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Post by xCompackx on Jan 31, 2013 19:57:37 GMT -5
I'm watching a retsupurae video on The Nostalgia Critic's "let's play" of Bart's Nightmare and it got me wondering: What are your thoughts on Doug Walker in general? I think Ask That Guy is kinda funny sometimes but I gotta be honest, I'm not really into a lot of his stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2013 20:18:54 GMT -5
I like his countdowns and his commentaries (His and Jesu's commentary on Digimon is amazing IMO), overall he's a good guy but I can't get into anything non NC
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Post by The Ichi on Jan 31, 2013 20:27:20 GMT -5
He can be funny when he's not in "strech one or two jokes out to a 20 minute video" mode. Unfortunately, he's like that a lot.
I actually prefer his more serious stuff as he's cool to listen to and has some great insight.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jan 31, 2013 20:30:04 GMT -5
He can be funny when he's not in "strech one or two jokes out to a 20 minute video" mode. Unfortunately, he's like that a lot. I actually prefer his more serious stuff as he's cool to listen to and has some great insight. I gotta be honest, I agree. I prefer him as a straight up serious critic than a joking critic. Sure he's still good as a comedic critic, but he's better as a traditional critic. |
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Jan 31, 2013 20:56:21 GMT -5
I love him as a straightforward critic that peppers in humor throughout. His over-the-top reaction bits only seem to work if he's reviewing something widely considered to be epically bad, like Garbage Pail Kids or The Room.
Sometimes he'll tackle something that might be mediocre or boring, but just doesn't have much to rip apart (Quest For Camelot, Blank Check). That's where his gags'll get hit or miss because you can tell he's fishing for some sort of joke even though it might not be there.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2013 21:37:01 GMT -5
I've never really enjoyed his video reviews. The few times I've tried to watch them I get bored so fast. I don't get the appeal at all.
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Post by Red Impact on Jan 31, 2013 21:52:02 GMT -5
He seems really, really, really high on himself.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2013 21:54:51 GMT -5
*shrugs* I like NC for the most part.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Jan 31, 2013 21:57:04 GMT -5
always been a fan of the NC, even during the later days when he started doing crossovers every week. that said I actually prefer his out-of-character stuff. guy has a lot of insight that gets lost when he has to be "in character".
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Post by Djm Doesn't Find You Funny on Jan 31, 2013 22:15:28 GMT -5
I think Doug is pretty talented, which is why the "ONLY NC IS GOOD AND EVERYTHING ELSE SUCKS SO BAD" crowd is one I'll never understand.
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Post by StuntGranny® on Jan 31, 2013 22:20:30 GMT -5
He can be funny when he's not in "strech one or two jokes out to a 20 minute video" mode. Unfortunately, he's like that a lot. I actually prefer his more serious stuff as he's cool to listen to and has some great insight. This is exactly how I feel. I don't hate NC, but I prefer when he's just "normal". |
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Post by Mozenrath on Jan 31, 2013 22:24:50 GMT -5
He can be interesting and seems like a great guy to work with, but he has a tendency to stretch out material. He should learn that it is okay to release a 5-10 minute episode if 20+ is not feasible. Filler is not something he is good at.
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Post by Bone Daddy on Jan 31, 2013 23:08:58 GMT -5
I'm a fan of NC, but even those are kind of hit and miss. Some are amazing, laugh out loud funny (Milk Money) and some are just dumb gun jokes.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2013 23:13:14 GMT -5
*shrugs* I like NC for the most part. |
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Post by celticjobber on Feb 1, 2013 0:17:12 GMT -5
I only like his work as the Nostalgia Critic. And I prefer his reviews of things that I'm actually nostalgic for (must be 1997 or before) and I hate it when he has a guest reviewer. It's like Doug is the opposite of James Rolfe, I like most of his work -- not just AVGN stuff. Hell, I even enjoy a wider range of Brad "The Cinema Snob"'s work He seems really, really, really high on himself. Yeah, I have a feeling Doug thinks he's way funnier than he actually is. |
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Post by mcmahonfan85 on Feb 1, 2013 0:22:06 GMT -5
not a fan. not a fan at all
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Post by Cela on Feb 1, 2013 2:04:13 GMT -5
He's had some great skits: Joker Rehearsing his origin story. He does great impressions, and when he's not following the AVGN model of cussing up a storm with no jokes behind them, his Nostalgia Critics are top notch.
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Post by Hit Girl on Feb 1, 2013 10:52:44 GMT -5
NC is fine as long as the character isn't constantly yelling.
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Feb 1, 2013 11:42:29 GMT -5
I like NC, there are very few episodes I haven't enjoyed. I also loved his Disneycember reviews but apart from that, I haven't been able to get into any of his work. Likewise I'm not a fan of anyone else on tgwtg.
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Post by J is Justice on Feb 1, 2013 14:39:44 GMT -5
I love NC and Sibling Rivalry.
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