Things that you can't understand the popularity of.

[Manic]

Survivor is still on?

 

[Wylie Times]

Survivor is still on?

It's one of those shows that just wont die. Kinda like 7th Heaven and Wings.

 

[Casius--J]

I'd like to add Beyonce to the list, I seriously dont see whats so great about her. Very average at best in my books

 

[:eek:]

Eurovision Song Contest

 

[Figs]

While everyone was worried about how games looked, Nintendo wanted to change the way games were played. It changed the way the next generation will be defined. From the beginning of gaming, the next gen was about visual improvement. With the coming of Natal and PS Move, it's clear the next gen will be all about interaction and gameplay. That's all Nintendo's doing.

Exactly! While I think the PS3 and X-Box 360 are great systems, like Nintendo said about their decision to go the route that they went was because with the other systems all you're getting is the same games/sequels with just prettier graphics. I would rather enjoy a different style of playing for a change not to mention the fact that graphics(hi-res or not)doesn't equal a great game.

A great example of getting the same games is the overload of uneccessary 1st person shooters. I used to love that genre, now I can't stand it due to the dozens and dozens that keep getting released. Although I loved the first Halo, I blame that series for the increase in 1st person shooters.

The reason why guns are popular is because anyone can use them. There's not that much skill involved just to shoot one to kill someone. Using a sword or staff without hurting yourself is much harder, not to mention how complex hand-to-hand combat is to master. People just take the easiest route and use guns when they want to do damage.

Funny thing is those ghetto ass gang bangers still can't shoot for ****. That's why innocent people in those areas get shot in their homes. Maybe if those ****ing ******s would stop turning their guns to the side their accuracy would increase.

I'd like to add Beyonce to the list, I seriously dont see whats so great about her. Very average at best in my books

I'll try to post it later Casius--J but my sister about a week ago showed me this 3-4 Youtube video upload. Beyonce claims so much of her work is original and she comes up with it on her own. These videos bust her out like no other. It's almost as bad as when Milli Vanilli were busted out for lip singing.

There's a difference between doing covers and acknowledging that it's a cover as well as borrowing dance moves and basically stealing them because you claimed that you came up with them. I'll try to find those videos later but she's full of **** and not original in the slightest.

That recent video of hers for that Single Ladies song that that dumbass Kanye said was the greatest video of all time...that was ripped off in a big way from Gwen Verdon. She ripped off the actual style of the music video as well as the dance moves. She just updated the dance moves by shaking that ass a bit more making it way more sexual.

 

[TNC9852002]

Blah blah blah..

People rip off other people all the time...There's nothing original out there. The trick is, how to make it yours. I think most artists have been able to do the latter quite well and they deserve credit for that.

 

[amazingfantasy15]

YES! I personally don't understand Deadpool's popularity. And it's made worse by Marvel's insistence that they shove him in everyone's face any chance they get. Shameless Deadpool fanboys.

I don't think he's gonna have lasting popularity though.

Yeah, I don't understand the huge surge of Marvel shoving Deadpool down everyone's throats. He was a fringe character for such a long time and all of a sudden he seems to be on the cover of half Marvel's titles and has a bunch of solo titles too. However, I haven't/won't buy a mainstream Marvel title since the Spidey selling his marriage deal so it doesn't matter too much to me.

 

[mrvlknight21]

It's about this dude who used to be a TV psychic of sorts using his reading skills to help a federal investigator team catch crooks.

I dig it cause Simon Baker's got charisma out his ears and it has two hot girls on it.

Regarding The Mentalist, the above is incorrect. It is not a federal team, its the California Bureau of Investigation.

 

[amazingfantasy15]

While everyone was worried about how games looked, Nintendo wanted to change the way games were played. It changed the way the next generation will be defined. From the beginning of gaming, the next gen was about visual improvement. With the coming of Natal and PS Move, it's clear the next gen will be all about interaction and gameplay. That's all Nintendo's doing.

I'm all for the innovation/improvement of motion control that the Wii has given us. The problem is it's led to way too much shovelware on the Wii, I think I have 10-12 games on the Wii at this point, compared to the almost 40 I have for the 360 and I bought both systems a year apart. Also of the 10-12 games, maybe half of them really need or make good use of motion controlling, I have all three major Mario releases (Paper, Galaxy and New) none need motion control, Punch Out is better without it. Wii Sports, Metroid, Boom Blox, Zack and Wiki, Okami and the Raving Rabbid series are the only games I've seen that benefitted from motion control. Wii would be a whole lot better if it had more truly great games, instead of all the shovelware.

 

[TNC9852002]

Personal preference FTW

 

[Lunar_Wolf]

Jedward
Kings Of Leon
Avatar
Haterd toward Twilight. I'm not a fan at all, but people seem to get off by hating it.
Crappy MTV shows like Jersey Shore, My Super Sweet 16 etc

 

[Figs]

Blah blah blah..

People rip off other people all the time...There's nothing original out there. The trick is, how to make it yours. I think most artists have been able to do the latter quite well and they deserve credit for that.

You obviously didn't read my post well or are just that big of a biased Beyonce fan.

I said there is a difference between covering/borrowing something from someone and actually stating that it's yours. Most people do the former...so they don't get sued.

Also, no they in fact do not deserve credit if it's stolen and they claim(like Beyonce)that they made it up and it's original. The only time I agree that it's ok to give an artist/musician credit is if they admit it's a cover or a sample from this person or that band and like you said put their own spin on it.

I don't get what the hell is with the childish blah blah blahs other than you might be a huge Beyonce fan/defender but what she is doing is straight up unoriginal and plagarism/theft. I'll say again, most bands/artists do NOT do what she's doing, they get permission to sample bits of songs(which most of hip hop seems to be comprised off, even from other hip hop artists and not just rock)or to cover an entire song.

That's fine if you think what she is doing is ok and she deserves the credit as well as the money but there are far more talented and original people out there that deserve to be in her place...much like a number of other mediums.

 

[E-Man]

YES! I personally don't understand Deadpool's popularity. And it's made worse by Marvel's insistence that they shove him in everyone's face any chance they get. Shameless Deadpool fanboys.

I don't think he's gonna have lasting popularity though.

Deadpool's popularity is easy to break down. He's a comedy character that acknowledges his existence as a comic book character. Some people find that interesting, and he's gotten a nice fan base due to that over the years. The problem is that Marvel is now trying to make him the new Wolverine. Kinda the same thing they were trying to do with Gambit. Gambit came on the scene in the X-books like Deadpool, and he got popular before they pushed him too hard like they're doing now with Deadpool. DP will mellow out after a few years, and then go back to having his stable fan base. He might have some backlash, but I don't think he'll ever go away completely.

They're a massive equalizer due to their ease of use. Where it could be argued about draw speed, accuracy, and confusing your opponent (we designed a shoulder spring which shot out a flash of light so the user could shoot first), it's largely how even the field is which makes the appeal for a gun.

Overwhelming strength or speed can negate some skill, however, guns don't generally have such a value to worry about. You can't overwhelm or outspeed a bullet.

Around these parts, and back home, I found most people I came across who didn't enjoy guns were more the sword loving type, and were physically imposing. It seemed they mostly disliked guns because it made their natural advantage over the weaker, smaller people nonexistant. I would imagine for those who DO love guns, as much they would like to not have to worry about some large, overpowering figure staring them down someday, it's a comfort to know the opponent has no more to offer than the smaller person does if they are both "packing heat". (Had nothing to do with the post, just felt like posting it. =l)

You're right about the equalizing part. Personally I'm not too fond of a gun fan. I figure if I get one I think I'd start looking for reasons to use it. I might get a little too paranoid. Some guy might ask me a simple question, and the whole time I'm on guard to see if I might need to use my gun.

 

[TNC9852002]

You obviously didn't read my post well or are just that big of a biased Beyonce fan.

I said there is a difference between covering/borrowing something from someone and actually stating that it's yours. Most people do the former...so they don't get sued.

Also, no they in fact do not deserve credit if it's stolen and they claim(like Beyonce)that they made it up and it's original. The only time I agree that it's ok to give an artist/musician credit is if they admit it's a cover or a sample from this person or that band and like you said put their own spin on it.

I don't get what the hell is with the childish blah blah blahs other than you might be a huge Beyonce fan/defender but what she is doing is straight up unoriginal and plagarism/theft. I'll say again, most bands/artists do NOT do what she's doing, they get permission to sample bits of songs(which most of hip hop seems to be comprised off, even from other hip hop artists and not just rock)or to cover an entire song.

That's fine if you think what she is doing is ok and she deserves the credit as well as the money but there are far more talented and original people out there that deserve to be in her place...much like a number of other mediums.

I was just talking in general. I didn't read your post.

 

[Figs]

I was just talking in general. I didn't read your post.

Hahaha! You posted right after me and what you said sort of seemed more in regards to what I was saying about originality as opposed to things that are just popular.

Sorry about the rant.

 

[Bboy]

Infidelity...

What is with all the affairs being outed in the media right now? Just read about Sandra Bullock's husband having an affair now too. So sad man...

Just STOP.

Why do people do that? It's one thing I will never ever understand. I've been cheated on, never ever crossed my mind to cheat myself though. I just think your word and your commitment is everything hey.

 

[Sawyer]

Saying "watch your language". I've never been more offended in my life than when someone has told me to watch my language. I'll say whatever the **** I want and you will like it.

And also 30 Rock.

 

[The Original Bamfer]

LOST.

 

[Sawyer]

Et tu, Bamfer?

 

[JStorm]

Anything short of Ralph Lauren and Barberitos is secondary.

 

[knowsbleed]

Not true, it's one of Spoons' favorite shows!

I want to be friends with Friends.



I don't understand the popularity of McDonald's. ****'s gross man... ****ing gross.

 

[Deadpool876]

The Hangover. I saw it and thought it was kind of lame with only a few funny parts really.

Agreed.

 

[Deadpool876]

Lost too. I like it but can't say it's one of my favorites of all time.

 

[Deadpool876]

Lost too. I like it but can't say it's one of my favorites of all time.

 

[PyroChamber]

Deadpool's popularity is easy to break down. He's a comedy character that acknowledges his existence as a comic book character. Some people find that interesting, and he's gotten a nice fan base due to that over the years. The problem is that Marvel is now trying to make him the new Wolverine. Kinda the same thing they were trying to do with Gambit. Gambit came on the scene in the X-books like Deadpool, and he got popular before they pushed him too hard like they're doing now with Deadpool. DP will mellow out after a few years, and then go back to having his stable fan base. He might have some backlash, but I don't think he'll ever go away completely.

I always thought that Gambit got popular mostly because of the animated series.