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LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#24751: Feb 7th 2017 at 8:07:52 PM

I mean, agree or disagree, people have been pretty clear about why they didn't like it.

BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#24752: Feb 7th 2017 at 8:11:23 PM

Most of them just say it's "weak" or "shallow".

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LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#24753: Feb 7th 2017 at 8:17:03 PM

Tobias and Unknown went pretty indept. But even then, saying it's "weak" or "shallow" should be enough explanation for something as short as this.

BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#24754: Feb 7th 2017 at 8:25:11 PM

I mean, aren't these all kind of shallow?

That's kind of the point, isn't it?

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LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#24755: Feb 7th 2017 at 8:29:24 PM

Shallow in an unfunny way then? Maybe I'm not the best to answer because I don't really care.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#24756: Feb 7th 2017 at 8:44:22 PM

According to the Podcast, there are seven of the videos in total, with a possible eighth.

So what happens when we bring them all together?

VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#24757: Feb 7th 2017 at 9:22:47 PM

Why is the Street Fighter short the least popular one in this thread? I think it was the funniest one so far.

In comparison to the Street Fighter video, The previous videos showed a clearer familiarly with the material being parodied. The strength of the previous videos came from how the references were written to enhance the jokes, rather than the reference being the joke.

edited 7th Feb '17 9:26:07 PM by VeryMelon

BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#24758: Feb 7th 2017 at 9:24:33 PM

Oooohh, ok.

That does make sense.

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Soble Since: Dec, 2013
#24759: Feb 8th 2017 at 4:03:24 AM

[up] Your Mileage May Vary.

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#24760: Feb 8th 2017 at 11:33:05 AM

Adding to that, the backbone of comedy is the unexpected. A thing happens that is not at all what you thought would happen. Maybe it's a more extreme version of what you expected. Maybe it's a complete subversion. Whatever the case, it's funny because it's surprising.

In addition to the previous points about it being a shallow parody, part of what just doesn't make the Street Fighter short work is that Cell actually fights them. There's nothing funny about that, because there's nothing unexpected to be had. When Ryu grabs Cell for the Shun Goku Satsu, it's not funny that Cell is left standing and Ryu is on the ground because that is the only way that was going to end.

What occurs is exactly what you know is going to occur from the moment Ryu grabs him. Possibly from the moment he starts succumbing to the Dark Hadou. It is an entirely obvious, predictable, and boring outcome. That is the antithesis of comedy.

By contrast, when Yugi challenges Cell to Duel Masters, we've all seen this setup before. Someone from a series that has a sort of alternative to actually fighting is pit against someone from a kung fu series and inevitably gets the shit kicked out of him 'cause he doesn't know how to fight. Seen it a million times.

How many people actually expected Cell to play the f*cking game? That, right there, is what made that short easily the best of the three. It took a unique twist straight into uncharted territory and hilarity ensued.

edited 8th Feb '17 11:34:02 AM by TobiasDrake

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Moth13 Since: Sep, 2010
#24761: Feb 8th 2017 at 12:07:06 PM

A Street Fighter parody with no fighting would be dumb.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
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#24762: Feb 8th 2017 at 12:51:11 PM

[up]

Some would have said the same about a YuYu Hakusho parody, but look what happened in that one.

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WillKeaton from Alberta, Canada Since: Jun, 2010
#24763: Feb 8th 2017 at 4:58:33 PM

Did Cell spend the entire ten days between the announcement and the tournament standing perfectly still in the middle of the arena not moving a muscle?

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#24764: Feb 8th 2017 at 5:06:40 PM

Pretty much, yes.

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Soble Since: Dec, 2013
#24765: Feb 8th 2017 at 5:10:39 PM

[up] (2) Fo'shizzle.

edited 8th Feb '17 5:14:38 PM by Soble

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#24766: Feb 8th 2017 at 5:36:41 PM

Love that bit.

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HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
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#24767: Feb 9th 2017 at 7:16:04 PM

So I was so busy thinking the Ryu and Ken vs Cell video wasn't good enough (though it did get a bit of a smile out of me when I watched it a second time) that I missed this theme playing when Ryu is succumbing to the Dark Hadou:

I now want to imagine Bison trying to attack Cell with a Truck.evil grin

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BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#24768: Feb 9th 2017 at 8:00:09 PM

QUICK, CHANGE THE CHANNEL!

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WillKeaton from Alberta, Canada Since: Jun, 2010
#24769: Feb 10th 2017 at 11:43:11 AM

Did Bulma and Vegeta ever get married? Like, in any continuity?

GethKnight Since: Apr, 2010
#24770: Feb 10th 2017 at 11:44:11 AM

Super has them call each other husband and wife. I think the series just glosses over the Saiyan ceremony.

LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#24771: Feb 10th 2017 at 11:46:39 AM

I don't see Vegeta actually putting up with a ceremony or even legal paperwork.

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#24772: Feb 10th 2017 at 12:56:04 PM

Depends on how much marriage ceremony there was for the royalty back home.

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#24773: Feb 10th 2017 at 12:56:05 PM

Also, he's probably not a citizen in the first place.

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#24774: Feb 10th 2017 at 12:57:13 PM

The world only has one nation. Why would there be citizenship distinctions?

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#24775: Feb 10th 2017 at 12:57:41 PM

They're probably not married in the abridged version, if Vegeta's joke about bastards is any indication.

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