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Love the show but could Dan please consider what he wants to say before each show?
Listening to his "ummm" and "ahhhhh" is kind of annoying until he get to his point.
MaxTheSilent
03-07-2008, 05:55 AM
It's 'Dan-isms'.
And most of the time it's very charming. Especially watching Jeff and Alex break up when Danny has a particularly stubborn thought to get out.
God forbid they ever come to the show with prepared material. That'd take all the flavour out of it.
jchaosrs
03-07-2008, 06:32 AM
God forbid they ever come to the show with prepared material. That'd take all the flavour out of it.
What a boring episode that would be.
esophagus
03-07-2008, 06:45 AM
It's 'Dan-isms'.
And most of the time it's very charming. Especially watching Jeff and Alex break up when Danny has a particularly stubborn thought to get out.
God forbid they ever come to the show with prepared material. That'd take all the flavour out of it.What he said.
nshady
03-07-2008, 06:56 AM
How dare you!
http://revision3.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15647
autodas
03-07-2008, 08:50 AM
Dan is like a little kid. You have to tell him not to say and or uhm while thinking when presenting.
gabe_utsecks
03-07-2008, 10:44 AM
Dan is like a little kid. You have to tell him not to say and or uhm while thinking when presenting.
they also have to tell him to not clap his hands together
I love Dan. He's hilarious. And I agree with everyone else that the lack of preparation is vital.
grimreaper187
03-07-2008, 10:56 AM
I like that the shows not scripted. I like when the go off topic then get back on. I like the whole surprise element like they did to jeff (priceless). Its like your sitting in the room with this guys.
Its just rad
anakinastronaut
03-07-2008, 01:13 PM
Love the show but could Dan please consider what he wants to say before each show?
Listening to his "ummm" and "ahhhhh" is kind of annoying until he get to his point.
You are mean. I like Dan. I like how he talks, I talk the same way about stuff. My mom does too when she is trying to explain something to me without using the words I don't understand, like when she is talking about work or politics.
I like Dan how he is but I don't think I like you, you are mean. My mom says that this is the first time you posted. She said there is a word for you but I think she isn't saying the right word because I am too young to hear the right word. I looked up troll in the dictionary and it only mentioned about mythology so I don't think that is the right word.
gonzooo
03-07-2008, 02:03 PM
You are mean. I like Dan. I like how he talks, I talk the same way about stuff. My mom does too when she is trying to explain something to me without using the words I don't understand, like when she is talking about work or politics.
I like Dan how he is but I don't think I like you, you are mean. My mom says that this is the first time you posted. She said there is a word for you but I think she isn't saying the right word because I am too young to hear the right word. I looked up troll in the dictionary and it only mentioned about mythology so I don't think that is the right word.
Actually, that is what you call people like him on the internet. He is an internet troll. Internet trolls express ridiculous opinions usually designed only to irritate everyone else or in some other way stir up emotions. This is called "trolling for posts", derived from a method of fishing. All this guy is probably doing is trying to shock everyone by writing something he, deep in his heart, doesn't believe.
That is the way of the troll.
mr-smith
03-07-2008, 02:09 PM
You are mean. I like Dan. I like how he talks, I talk the same way about stuff. My mom does too when she is trying to explain something to me without using the words I don't understand, like when she is talking about work or politics.
I like Dan how he is but I don't think I like you, you are mean. My mom says that this is the first time you posted. She said there is a word for you but I think she isn't saying the right word because I am too young to hear the right word. I looked up troll in the dictionary and it only mentioned about mythology so I don't think that is the right word.
+10 points!!!
kickarse
03-07-2008, 02:11 PM
You are mean. I like Dan. I like how he talks, I talk the same way about stuff. My mom does too when she is trying to explain something to me without using the words I don't understand, like when she is talking about work or politics.
I like Dan how he is but I don't think I like you, you are mean. My mom says that this is the first time you posted. She said there is a word for you but I think she isn't saying the right word because I am too young to hear the right word. I looked up troll in the dictionary and it only mentioned about mythology so I don't think that is the right word.
The nail has been hit on the head with a sledge.
diane
03-07-2008, 02:40 PM
Anakin does take after me, huge amounts of loyalty and also apparently blunt.
kickarse
03-07-2008, 03:36 PM
His wonderful naivety is a great back handed dis.
iggystar
03-07-2008, 03:50 PM
You are mean. I like Dan. I like how he talks, I talk the same way about stuff. My mom does too when she is trying to explain something to me without using the words I don't understand, like when she is talking about work or politics.
I like Dan how he is but I don't think I like you, you are mean. My mom says that this is the first time you posted. She said there is a word for you but I think she isn't saying the right word because I am too young to hear the right word. I looked up troll in the dictionary and it only mentioned about mythology so I don't think that is the right word.
Awesome, that's what this post is!
Dan has a style that I've been enjoying for two years now and is not going to change because of one newb posting.
andyaldrich
03-07-2008, 03:57 PM
1) There is no compulsory charge for revision3 shows. If you don't like the show then don't watch it. There are plenty of other free places to get reviews of the material covered on TRS. I would say that none of them are as good, but that's subjective.
2) If TRS was scripted in any way then it would be plausible for viewers to think that the guys were being paid to give opinions which weren't their own. Alex has talked about this on Diggnation and Pat has talked about it on Tekzilla.
3) Dan is clearly trying to be sensitive and think of the best word for the occasion. In my opinion Alex is a little more spontaneous in his reactions and in giving his opinion, maybe it's because he has a longer history of presenting and is more adept at doing this, perhaps it's because he feels more free to give his opinion without thinking of the consequences. I think it's good that there are three very different presenters on TRS and I like the fact that they rarely agree 100%, it gives you more than one perspective on a game/film/show/comic and you can think about which of those reactions you are most likely to sympathise with and decide if you want to buy something based on the mix of these opinions.
4) It is extremely easy to get the gear together to put out a pretty basic podcast. If you feel that you want to do the same thing as Dan, Alex and Jeff do but you want to do it in your own way then just do it.
godmode
03-07-2008, 04:37 PM
Dan does know what hes going to say before the show, because he knows what theyre reviewing. He just not as eloquent a speaker as Jeff and to a lesser degree, Alex. I doesnt bother me much after 50 episodes.
In related news...http://www.bestweekever.tv/2008/03/06/video-simi-lebrities-paula-vs-nicholas-fehn/
beatowner
03-07-2008, 04:58 PM
so what you're saying is that Dan is sorta like this guy:
SNL: Nicolas Fehn (http://youtube.com/watch?v=CNSuK0gcW0I)
gi_josh
03-07-2008, 06:22 PM
You are mean. I like Dan. I like how he talks, I talk the same way about stuff. My mom does too when she is trying to explain something to me without using the words I don't understand, like when she is talking about work or politics.
I like Dan how he is but I don't think I like you, you are mean. My mom says that this is the first time you posted. She said there is a word for you but I think she isn't saying the right word because I am too young to hear the right word. I looked up troll in the dictionary and it only mentioned about mythology so I don't think that is the right word.
Well said Anakin. (and welcome to the boards, I'm glad your mom let you get an account).
But, to the topic creator, you remind me of those terrible girlfriends. You know the ones. They say they love their man just the way he is.....as long as he changes how he acts, how he dresses, and his interests. This is the way Dan is and we love his "isms". If you don't like it, there are many other forms of media out there, so I suggest a perusal of the interwebs to find some more to your liking.
You are mean. I like Dan. I like how he talks, I talk the same way about stuff. My mom does too when she is trying to explain something to me without using the words I don't understand, like when she is talking about work or politics.
I like Dan how he is but I don't think I like you, you are mean. My mom says that this is the first time you posted. She said there is a word for you but I think she isn't saying the right word because I am too young to hear the right word. I looked up troll in the dictionary and it only mentioned about mythology so I don't think that is the right word.
Euan: 0
Anakin: 1
blooper
03-07-2008, 07:21 PM
I always get the idea that Dan has about 10 different points he wants to make, but knows that he needs to pick the right few to actually articulate upon.
MaxTheSilent
03-07-2008, 07:34 PM
I think from now on we should call it a 'Dan-gasm'.
esophagus
03-07-2008, 09:33 PM
Anakin, you're my favorite. :cool:
j_mcdougald
03-08-2008, 02:16 AM
If he just recently started watching I can understand why he'd say that (and you can too, honestly) but Euan if you keep watching you really grow to love it. Sometimes if you look real close at Dan's eyes you can see the trains colliding in his brain.
Rock on Danny!
P.S. Hey esophagus where are you at? I'm just south of Lethbridge. Is there an Albertan Rev3 fans group of some kind?
dannyt
03-08-2008, 03:15 AM
I always get the idea that Dan has about 10 different points he wants to make, but knows that he needs to pick the right few to actually articulate upon.
Ding!
(and thanks for the support guys, these threads are like my monthly therapy sessions)
gi_josh
03-08-2008, 03:27 AM
Ding!
(and thanks for the support guys, these threads are like my monthly therapy sessions)
Then how much does couch time cost these days? I'm waiting for my check :)
esophagus
03-08-2008, 06:46 AM
P.S. Hey esophagus where are you at? I'm just south of Lethbridge. Is there an Albertan Rev3 fans group of some kind?Ha, there's only one other one I know of, and she's in Calgary. No fan group yet.
I'm just by Red Deer.
jaylaf
03-13-2008, 08:38 AM
You are mean. I like Dan. I like how he talks, I talk the same way about stuff. My mom does too when she is trying to explain something to me without using the words I don't understand, like when she is talking about work or politics.
I like Dan how he is but I don't think I like you, you are mean. My mom says that this is the first time you posted. She said there is a word for you but I think she isn't saying the right word because I am too young to hear the right word. I looked up troll in the dictionary and it only mentioned about mythology so I don't think that is the right word.
Dude, you're awesome.
jaylaf
03-13-2008, 08:43 AM
I think from now on we should call it a 'Dan-gasm'.
Oh HELL YEAH! Very nice sir, very nice.
jaylaf
03-13-2008, 08:47 AM
Ding!
(and thanks for the support guys, these threads are like my monthly therapy sessions)
In that way, I am totally like Dan. I digress from the point, sometimes branching off 3 or 4 times, because I always have related information jump into my head. My mind is a sponge for strange tidbits and little gems of info.
iccanui
03-13-2008, 10:51 AM
Love the show but could Dan please consider what he wants to say before each show?
Listening to his "ummm" and "ahhhhh" is kind of annoying until he get to his point.
Thats the beauty of dan, he is honest and on the spot with his reply. Sure, he could sit down, take notes and polish it more then blizzard did WoW, but if you want that you can watch any number of shows. Its hard to lie and not get caught, its hard to not be honest when you just jump into it on the spot. You also have to understand is that dan has a lot of experience in the movie industry, so he is trying to express huge ideas and sometimes when you have a huge idea its hard to sum it up in a quick communication. I know i do the same thing.
Dan you r0x0r
tnvwboy
03-13-2008, 01:30 PM
Funny, you don't see forum threads like this on the Diggnation group about Kevin's "like like like" thing. Personally haters need to get over it. It's not like they are professionals. They didn't go to school to be on-camera personalities, it just happened. They are also geeks. Geeks are not always the most articulate (some are, I know, I'm generalizing).
Dan's issue isn't himself, it's the fact he sits next to two experienced orators, so his short comings stand out. But as others have said, they make him more endearing and, frankly, REAL. Don't forget this is unscripted and conversational. I know I'm not alone in feeling, I don't want that to change. If TRS became scripted it would suck like a Dyson and sink like the Titanic!
diane
03-13-2008, 01:54 PM
If TRS became scripted it would suck like a Dyson and sink like the Titanic!
That is epic! You used my beloved vacuum cleaner in a well played simile. And yes, I love my vacuum cleaner, I don't love love it, but we are going on holiday together.
;)
tnvwboy
03-13-2008, 02:36 PM
That is epic! You used my beloved vacuum cleaner in a well played simile.
Thanks. I do have a moment now and again. It's rare mind you.
kickarse
03-13-2008, 02:47 PM
That is epic! You used my beloved vacuum cleaner in a well played simile. And yes, I love my vacuum cleaner, I don't love love it, but we are going on holiday together.
;)
With Madonna?
diane
03-13-2008, 03:14 PM
With Madonna?
no, not my thing. lol.
enemybrick
03-13-2008, 04:17 PM
I think Dan explains everything just fine, when he stumbles around with his words, thats just a clue to how strongly he feels about something.
jasonpoon
03-13-2008, 05:03 PM
That's why we like Dan. (just like we love his acting in the intro :D)
Seriously, Dan has the most similar movie taste to mine, that's why I always looking forward to his review.
in-clouds
03-13-2008, 11:23 PM
It's 'Dan-isms'.
And most of the time it's very charming. Especially watching Jeff and Alex break up when Danny has a particularly stubborn thought to get out.
God forbid they ever come to the show with prepared material. That'd take all the flavour out of it.
I agree completely. It all adds to the charm and feel of the show. 3 rad dudes...
geekluv
03-14-2008, 07:16 PM
I think from now on we should call it a 'Dan-gasm'.
Thank you, Max. I will be working this word into my repertoire. :)
I tend to have these moments, usually when I'm overly excited/passionate about something, and it can be frustrating to a normally articulate individual. That's why I smile when Dan does it, I can relate.
nextgenxbox
03-14-2008, 08:04 PM
God forbid they ever come to the show with prepared material. That'd take all the flavour out of it.
Exactly. The beauty of this show and others, like diggnation, is that it seems as though they're just a bunch of guys hanging around talking... hanging out. That's what makes the show so great.
serenity
03-14-2008, 09:46 PM
You are mean. I like Dan. I like how he talks, I talk the same way about stuff. My mom does too when she is trying to explain something to me without using the words I don't understand, like when she is talking about work or politics.
I like Dan how he is but I don't think I like you, you are mean. My mom says that this is the first time you posted. She said there is a word for you but I think she isn't saying the right word because I am too young to hear the right word. I looked up troll in the dictionary and it only mentioned about mythology so I don't think that is the right word.
Zomg it's Anakin! Hi :D Nice to see you here.
Well said. Everyone has their quirks and I happen to love when Dan struggles to explain his thoughts, it's utterly charming!