G.I. JOE MOVIE: Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity OR ACTION MAN version?

[CobraCommander]

Duke is in it so we should be ok.

Yeah, THAT solves everything.

 

[The Question]

I think the worst part of "Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity" is that it doesn't mean anything. It's just a bunch of words that, when put together, barely convey the idea of something international that works globally. That's it. It doesn't soung anything like an Anti-Terrorism unit. It sounds like computer software, if anything.

 

[mr. peasant]

I think the worst part of "Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity" is that it doesn't mean anything. It's just a bunch of words that, when put together, barely convey the idea of something international that works globally. That's it. It doesn't soung anything like an Anti-Terrorism unit. It sounds like computer software, if anything.

Unfortunately, I have to agree with you there. A much better name that still gives the anagram G.I.J.O.E. would be Global Initiative: Joint Operations Exercise (which would give GI: JOE). At least, it'd convey that the group is a small, test group on the potential applications of a unified anti-terrorist group, comprising counterterrorist agents from different countries. Another alternative would be Geneva Initiated Joint Operations Exercise, which would then tie the Joe unit under the U.N. (a plausible, pseudo-realistic possibility).

However, regardless of it's poor name, I don't think that should be reason alone to condemn a movie.

 

[Timstuff]

However, regardless of it's poor name, I don't think that should be reason alone to condemn a movie.

If you ask me though, re-locating GI Joe from the US to Brussels, the location of the European Union, is. It's essentially saying outright that GI Joe should be more European than American, which I personally take offense to since being American is part of GI Joe.

 

[The Question]

Unfortunately, I have to agree with you there. A much better name that still gives the anagram G.I.J.O.E. would be Global Initiative: Joint Operations Exercise (which would give GI: JOE). At least, it'd convey that the group is a small, test group on the potential applications of a unified anti-terrorist group, comprising counterterrorist agents from different countries. Another alternative would be Geneva Initiated Joint Operations Exercise, which would then tie the Joe unit under the U.N. (a plausible, pseudo-realistic possibility).

Yeah. That's better, but it's still pretty horible. As with the original, it could really mean anything.

However, regardless of it's poor name, I don't think that should be reason alone to condemn a movie.

No. But it's a reason to think that thw writers may not be the brightest bulbs in the bunch. Honestly, I don't see why they can't just be an anti-terrorism unit with the code name "G.I. Joe." They could just be named after the old, twelve inch dolls.

 

[mr. peasant]

Yeah. That's better, but it's still pretty horible. As with the original, it could really mean anything.

Actually, I think it should be pretty vague. Even in RAH, G.I. Joe was supposed to be a small coverts ops unit whose existence is supposed to be classified. Having a non-specific name gives it a partially decent cover group for which funds can be diverted into.

No. But it's a reason to think that thw writers may not be the brightest bulbs in the bunch. Honestly, I don't see why they can't just be an anti-terrorism unit with the code name "G.I. Joe." They could just be named after the old, twelve inch dolls.

Actually, I like your concept where there actually is a G.I. Joe toy (the original version, not the revamped 80's onwards one) to which Project G.I. Joe takes its name after as its official name for those not cleared for the info. It'd be a nice nod to the very old school fans.

 

[The Question]

Actually, I think it should be pretty vague. Even in RAH, G.I. Joe was supposed to be a small coverts ops unit whose existence is supposed to be classified. Having a non-specific name gives it a partially decent cover group for which funds can be diverted into.

Good point.

 

[CobraCommander]

GI Joe = American.

That's it. There is no discussion. If you think there is, you obviously missed the whole "A Real American Hero" part on the logo of all of your toys, comics, and cartoon.

 

[OptimusCannabis]

It's Hollywood, there gonna mess something up. Stick to cartoon/comic. that's Gijoe to us. Duke is in it so we should be ok.

Duke is the biggest pud in G.I. Joe. I would much rather have a movie with Flint or Beachhead in charge. Even Hawk or Falcon would be better than Duke the puke.

 

[gkokujin]

GI Joe = American.

That's it. There is no discussion. If you think there is, you obviously missed the whole "A Real American Hero" part on the logo of all of your toys, comics, and cartoon.

i Laughed.

LOUDLY and heartily.



YOOOO AMERICAN JOE!

 

[CobraCommander]

I don't follow. What was so funny?

 

[roach]

or how about the Movie be called G. I. Joe but the actual team not have a name and only refered to as the team...."Muster the team...Cobra struck again"

I think in the cartoon they were refered to as the Joe Team

 

[OptimusCannabis]

or how about the Movie be called G. I. Joe but the actual team not have a name and only refered to as the team...."Muster the team...Cobra struck again"

I think in the cartoon they were refered to as the Joe Team

This movie is going in a baaaaddd direction.

 

[Damiean Dark]

All i care is if they are gonna have Snake Eyes in it that guy was badass personified.

 

[OptimusCannabis]

All i care is if they are gonna have Snake Eyes in it that guy was badass personified.

If they do then I am sure he will not be the Snake Eyes we all know and love.

 

[Oerwinde]

Actually, I LOVE Michael Wincott as Destro. Listen to that voice... Tell me you can't imagine him as Destro!

I'd prefer Gerard Butler. He can be huge, and has the scottish accent.

 

[mr. peasant]

I'd prefer Gerard Butler. He can be huge, and has the scottish accent.

Don't know why, but I'd prefer Jason Statham (Transporter, Italian Job) for Destro, though I know he isn't Scottish.

 

[MaximusCannabis]

See... that's flawed. Cobra Commander is THE LEADER. Destro is a henchman, albeit an extremely valuable and important one.

Big +1 to everything the Question just said.

I just feel that Cobra Commander is a bit too high strung to be the head honcho.

 

[TheVileOne]

That's the whole freaking point.

That you have someone like that as the leader and a more composed and competent individual under him like Destro. Destro HATES being given orders by CC. And that's great material.

If you reverse that, then you lose the awesome dynamic of Destro being under Cobra Commander.

Some things. I hate the Politically Correct, Global Integrated crap name.

GI JOE has always been an American term. The GI has always meant GOVERNMENT ISSUE

 

[Timstuff]

Or General Infantry. I'm not sure which it is, but in either case, GI Joe is an American term.

 

[TheVileOne]

Yeah so going off that right there, if they dislike it that much they shouldn't even call the movie GI JOE.

 

[mr. peasant]

GI JOE has always been an American term.

I find it funny how you guys are always saying how G.I. Joe is strictly an American term while for the rest of the world (whose population would be higher than that of North America), there was nothing strictly 'American' about the G.I. Joe toys.

Sure, the phrase 'G.I. Joe' has become popularized in the U.S. becoming synonymous with American soldiers but the movie is about the toys and not about the phrase.

 

[The Question]

I find it funny how you guys are always saying how G.I. Joe is strictly an American term while for the rest of the world (whose population would be higher than that of North America), there was nothing strictly 'American' about the G.I. Joe toys.

Sure, the phrase 'G.I. Joe' has become popularized in the U.S. becoming synonymous with American soldiers but the movie is about the toys and not about the phrase.

But we're not talking about the toys. We're talking about the comics based on the toys. You know, where the actual story is.

 

[TheVileOne]

What came first the comics or the toys? I know BOTH came before the cartoon.

Larry Hama was a mastermind for the toys as well. He wrote the profiles and character bios for all the original toys.

So basically, Larry Hama was like the father of the modern GI JOE we all know and love.

 

[The Question]

What came first the comics or the toys? I know BOTH came before the cartoon.

Larry Hama was a mastermind for the toys as well. He wrote the profiles and character bios for all the original toys.

So basically, Larry Hama was like the father of the modern GI JOE we all know and love.

The toys came first. But the comics are where the actual story came from.