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Waxxpaper

12-04-2008, 07:23 AM

trunolimit

12-04-2008, 07:44 AM

I think the guys balance out well, each bringing his own flava to the table. Dan has pointed me to some awesome flicks and 90% of the time if Dan likes it I like it so I tend to side with him on reviews. Does anyone really care if he messes up the sponsor parts. You get the jist of it. I'm actually really surprised this thread even exist. I thought Alex was the one that brought less to the table as far as having his own opinion on everything. Usually he's all " i agree" or " yeah its like you said", but like I said you really can't take one person away from TRS without killing it.

scoobydiesel

12-04-2008, 07:59 AM

I love Dan and think he adds alot to the show and makes everything fit well.

That and he was so nice in person and what not.

babnert

12-04-2008, 08:46 AM

What are you talking about Dan has loads to bring to the table. His Movie reviews are usually the most fleshed out. He also usually plays the video game that is to be reviewed more than Alex and as much as Jeff so that he has a proper opinion of what makes it good/bad. Dan is also a bit younger than the other two so some of the audience may relate better to him when it comes to what movies/games were coming out when they were growing up.

Also, im sure im not the only one that enjoys watching Dan do his sponsor, it's funny - picking on him for having a bad memory isn't a fair.

johnnysix

12-04-2008, 09:23 AM

WTF? Everyone's entitled to their opinion, but don't expect people not to shoot you down when you come out and make ridiculous statements about a member of a show on their own forum.

a) I'm pretty sure that while Dan takes the lead on the movie section, that everyone gets a say in what movie they see.

b) Dan contributes as much as any of the other hosts in the other sections. He always gives games a good run before talking about them. As games strive to become more "cinematic", Dan always brings a different perspective to games discussion.

c) Each of the hosts have their strengths. His "interesting" take on reading sponsor ads always helps bring some levity to what could easily be a very dry part of the show.

Yeah, I know, this is the kind of thing flamebait posts are designed for but really?....

TRS IS Steve, Jeff, Dan and Alex. Without them it wouldn't be TRS. In some parrellell universe there's a show with Steve, Jeff, Alex and some other dude but it sure as hell ain't TRS.

th3-space-pope

12-04-2008, 10:23 AM

I'm not trying to be an ass

Yeah, you are.

aerodash84

12-04-2008, 12:05 PM

Dan has brought us some great LOL moments. He may fumble, but we wouldn't have such classics as Jack-Off or The Blacks. Just some great TRS moments that made me laugh so hard I nearly cried in places that looked really strange mainly in public.

poltah

12-04-2008, 12:26 PM

Oh Waxxpaper... you're an idiot.

What happened to the other "shows?" You're talking about geekdrome, where we really never knew what happened. And that's one show. Notice the lack of an s in the end.

Moreover, even if it was true that Dan weren't any good outside of the movie section, like you suggest. The movie section takes up almost half of the show a lot of the time.

I think Dans great, in movies and the other categories. I actually think his strength is in the gaming section, since his view often differs from Alex's and Jeff's.

murphy1d

12-04-2008, 12:30 PM

Yeah, you are.

I agree that the OP knows enough about the show to just say this to get us riled up...but I offer this in response...what if Dan offers MORE to the show than the other guys???

Hear me out...the show is about movies, TV, games, comics etc. All the guys have experience watching/reading/enjoying them. Yet, none have written a comic. And none have created a video game. Yet Dan has directed both TV commercials and a movie and has worked on many other movies.

Sure, Jeff and Alex have acted in TV shows, but so has Kelly Ripa. :)

masherscf

12-04-2008, 12:33 PM

I predict that Dan will last longer than WaxxPaper.

mrpopular

12-04-2008, 01:00 PM

This is full of fail.

Dan is the Man.. we have discussed this before.

The show wouldn't be the same w/out him.

The only reason I see him not being able to show up, is if he got a deal doing Something big like a movie/tv show

trunolimit

12-04-2008, 01:17 PM

I predict that Dan will last longer than WaxxPaper.

wow that's long.

kilroyperrywinkle

12-04-2008, 02:44 PM

This is dumb...

I mean this is recockulas. The other shows on Rev3 were shut down because their viewing numbers didn't justify their cost, TRS is wildly popular (as it should be). Not because Dan is deficit. I love me some awkward Danism, its a highlight not a low point in the show.

Whats next? A thread about how Steve gets like zero face time. How he's barely mic'ed and half the time all he does do is throw pictures up on the screen?

tsmith15

12-04-2008, 03:22 PM

Like you could read a sponsor right, I know I couldn't.

The one point someone brought up that I find has the biggest impact is the fact that he is slightly younger, and alex and jeff have moments sometimes that he can't get in on. It's not Dan's fault, and it doesn't take away from the show.

wideawakewesley

12-04-2008, 03:23 PM

I'm convinced Dan starts one of these threads every few months just so we all come out and profess how much we love him.

;)

Wes

endlessshadow79

12-04-2008, 04:01 PM

If Dan left we would not have another "Dan Becomes A Man" section.... I don't know about you but getting one of those every month or so makes TRS even better. Also agreed on everything everyone else has been saying. Without out him it would just feel wrong.

dannyt

12-04-2008, 05:37 PM

I'm convinced Dan starts one of these threads every few months just so we all come out and profess how much we love him.

;)

Wes

LOL! :)

tokenuser

12-04-2008, 05:45 PM

We Love You Dan!

esophagus

12-04-2008, 05:59 PM

Dan is the one I find myself enjoying and agreeing with most.

gglynn00

12-04-2008, 06:14 PM

For some reason the Original Poster reminds me of this:
http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh260/gglynn00/troll.jpg

The only reason I think Dan would ever "leave" TRS is when he finally gets to direct and release the greatest movie of all time(which he one day will). Then, he will rise into the heavens on a wing-ed beast and transcend time, space and mortality and become a GOD!!!

7h0m45

12-04-2008, 06:15 PM

ohh that Dan, he is amazing.

heyseuss

12-04-2008, 09:13 PM

Anyone want to start a pool on how long he will remain with TRS?

I'm not trying to be an ass, but come on. Considering what has happened with the other shows, things are going to happen. I think Dan is awesome for the movie "bits", but he doesn't match up to to Jeff or Alex in any way for the other segments. Most of the time its like watching a wet sock, hell, he still can't get the advertiser scripts right without fumbling.

I'm sure it was kinda "okay" at first, maybe even "cute" that he couldn't do it, but this last episode just pointed it out. Sorry. Sure, he can recite directors and actors names, but he isn't any fun to watch. His movie picks are wayyy of base lately, and I'd rather see some PoS movie than hear his ramblings.

Haha very funny Mrs. Trachtenberg.

Your son is doing fine, we're all proud of him, as you should be. He seems happy and that makes us happy. Congratulations on bringing this child up to be such a fine participant in society and provider of meaningful entertainment to such a substantial audience. He's one of a kind, we wouldn't change him, there is no better, he does what he does and it's well-received. We'd all love to have a friend like him, and to his friends, he is very special indeed.

Thanks for being a great mom,

Signed,
Your son's fanbase and virtual friends.

p.s. Waxxpaper, see you under the bleachers after school.

and I'd rather see some PoS movie than hear his ramblings.

I'd go with that feeling, nobody is going to stop you.

sandlapper

12-04-2008, 09:25 PM

I personally like Dan, and like others pointed out it wouldn't be TRS without the guys who do it. They are what TRS is to me.

blacksymbiote

12-04-2008, 09:58 PM

Dan not only is the star of the Movies segment, which is arguably the heart of the show, he also has good views on the videogames they play. I'd also say that his different taste on comics keeps the Comics segment from just being about superheroes. There's so many comics I never would have heard of if it wasn't for Dan! :D

az0madman

12-04-2008, 09:59 PM

How can you hate the guy who brought you such moments as "the blacks" or tea time hijinks unrated?

I think that rounds up the whole gang in terms of singled-out "kick them off" complaints. Well, I don't remember if Steve ever got one, so watch your back Steve!

scoobydiesel

12-04-2008, 11:02 PM

Man he signed my comic at Comic con, cant hate the man :D

Keep thinking of reasons why he is awesome.

summx

12-04-2008, 11:30 PM

the odd thing is that Dan has being been the center of some of the funniest moments of trs (i.e. Blacks). It's a team, even when dan says something like Pianist and the guys mistake him for penis, it's just a way a team works. Look at diggnation, kevin isn't all that entertaining but alex plays off of him and it works.

-jedibitch-

12-04-2008, 11:50 PM

I agree with everything everyone else has said. Dan has been responsible for some of the funniest moments on the show (like "So you're about to be raped, you just jack off.")

So what Dan screws up every once in awhile while doing sponsors... its what makes it entertaining. I don't think I would watch TRS if they all just said what they were supposed to, like they were reading off a teleprompter.

If thats the kind show you are looking for, I suggest watching like...Entertainment Tonight or something.

heyseuss

12-04-2008, 11:54 PM

It doesn't seem apparent to the OP and some of the supporters that the ad sponsor spiel each guy does, isn't being read, it's from their rememberies.

scoobydiesel

12-05-2008, 02:04 AM

the Ad part is like one of the best part of the show, which is odd since its suppose to be the part i hate...I dont like ad's :-p

rsk_taker

12-05-2008, 02:40 AM

scoobydiesel

12-05-2008, 02:57 AM

Jeff and Dan post an alright amount. maybe not as much as some folks want but they do.

Steve pops in still once in awhile as well.

As for the website...i dunno lol

trsjeff

12-05-2008, 02:58 AM

skin87

12-05-2008, 03:00 AM

I agree with Dan the least out of the three but still love him on the show. How boring would the show be if they all agreed on everything all of the time? As far as him messing up on the ads, I'm sure the sponsors like it. Which is more memorable to you, Jeff reading through an ad copy in a way you constantly hear ads many times a day, or Dan struggling through a Netflix explanation? In the end, he gets all the important info out there, and he is the only one that ends up being entertaining during the sponsors.

aerodash84

12-05-2008, 04:04 AM

Quite the contrary. We're always here. I never have a computer on without this forum as an open window.

-Jeff

-Jeff

You're always watching... *looks around* You may be watching right now...

Let the paranoia begin!

scoobydiesel

12-05-2008, 04:58 AM

I kinda like it when Jeff watches...

jon-f

12-05-2008, 05:07 AM

TRS wouldn't be TRS without Dan, Jeff, Alex, and Steve. I wouldn't change a thing, except maybe their salaries. Raises for everyone!

darthender

12-05-2008, 05:13 AM

Yeesh people. Try not to act like such fanboys.

Anyhoo, the more I watch TRS the more my opinions of the hosts change. When I started watching, I was coming from Diggnation and I thought Alex was the focal point of the show for me, and I got really frustrated when Dan would fumble to express his thoughts, and Jeff was just kinda there.

It's been over a year now, and now I think Jeff is an amazing personality, Dan has really grown on me, and if anything, my liking of Alex has taken a dive with the way he just can't seem to give a shit about anything in the video game segment.

maxhdrm

12-05-2008, 05:22 AM

When cutbacks are made it is to a whole show. The fact is that Dan has been on with the guys since the beginning. People are comfortable with the trio. I can't stand his verbal fumbling and I think he needs to take a deep breath, slow down and talk like a mature intelligent adult instead of like a kid who just saw the trailer for SW at age 7. That said if the show had a bunch of guys who always agreed with each other it would be a boring show. You need a well rounded ground to have a balanced viewpoint.

I think Dan should join the Toaster club so he can develop better public speaking skills and he will be just fine.

dannyt

12-05-2008, 05:37 AM

radzack

12-05-2008, 05:55 AM

Wait. Why the hell was this thread made?

lavahot

12-05-2008, 06:12 AM

Dan is an interesting character. It's a complicated story about how the guys first came together to do TRS that means Dan will not be leaving the show, ever. The best thing about the show is how out of 3 people, there will almost always be 1 person that disagrees with at least one other person, which makes the show interesting. If there was just Alex and Jeff talking they would always either agree or disagree, which would not accomplish anything towards constructive conversation. Dan is the wildcard that makes the show. He is the free radical that keeps the show interesting.

esophagus

12-05-2008, 06:44 AM

I love what Dan brings to the show personally so I disagree.

The real problem is - and this is to you Dan and Alex and Jeff - are that you're never on these forums which I don't get. It's why I stopped posting.

Although the active users keep this forum alive, I think it's important for the TRS crew to be active as well. That also goes for the TRS website which has trailers from the beginning of the year, while having new news from RSS feeds from other sites.

That's my 2 cents.Dan and Jeff post more than almost any other hosts on this network. Alex isn't around (posting, at least) much, but I don't blame him. I'd imagine he's substantially busier than Dan and Jeff since he has three shows on the go. These are not guys that don't care about their fanbase. All around friendly dudes who, at this point, could probably keep this show going without ever stopping by the forums or stopping to talk to people they meet elsewhere. Still, they do it.

If you'd like them to be on hours a day, you're just asking too much. Otherwise I just think you're wrong.

You also have to keep in mind the things they can't talk about here. Have a game they''re reviewing in upcoming weeks? Not a good idea to drop by a thread and discuss their feelings on it.

terryscss

12-05-2008, 08:58 AM

This thread cracks me up, I seriously wonder if this was written by some hardcore dan fan that felt bad for him and wanted him to be showered with compliments!

heyseuss

12-05-2008, 09:02 AM

This thread cracks me up, I seriously wonder if this was written by some hardcore dan fan that felt bad for him and wanted him to be showered with compliments!

That's why my post was to his mom.

scoobydiesel

12-05-2008, 09:26 AM

we need more eppys with the mommies

rsk_taker

12-05-2008, 04:12 PM

homes, I just posted in this thread... ;)

Ya, cuz its about YOU, lol.

When I signed up earlier this year in the summer and was pretty active while finishing up my thesis, I never saw posts from you guys personally. And I'm not making that up or being mean, I just never saw posts in the conversations so I drifted away from the forums.

That's a relief to hear, Jeff, and I like that you're always watching the forums. But to me, there's a difference in someone telling me they're watching and someone actively participating. Again, not being mean that's just how I see it among forum communities everywhere.

That being said (Dan reference), I love the show and heart you guys. Keep up the good work

tokenuser

12-05-2008, 04:34 PM

Alex pops in occasionally, and while I wouldn't exactly say that Jeff and Dan were particularly active in the forums, they definitely contribute ... as does Steve.

Having said that, Jeff has 3x the post of Veronica (a notable and visible contributor in the Tekzilla forum), and both Jeff and Dan have a post count that would have them labeled as a Senior Members if they didn't have a host label.

How often do "mainstream media" personalities do that with their fanbase?

jimi_treo

12-05-2008, 07:18 PM

Viva la Dan

septim

12-06-2008, 06:19 PM

If anything his flubs are funny and charming, and a reason to watch the sponsors rather than skip past them.

I also enjoy that he tends to speak his mind more, Jeff and Alex seem to be wanting to wrap things up too quickly as of late. The show has become more professional, which I don't like as I enjoy the unfiltered, unrushed natural dialogue, and of course the off topic stuff as well.

nshady

12-07-2008, 02:34 AM

Who would shrug so nonchalantly if Dan wasn't part of the show?

http://adserver.revision3.com/www/delivery/ai.php?filename=trs728x90.jpg&contenttype=jpeg

kilroyperrywinkle

12-07-2008, 01:41 PM

Alright, Mr. Dan what are your skills?

"Shrugging... oh and looking confused when I don't know what people are talking about."

Hired!

robertnordberg12

12-07-2008, 05:23 PM

i love dan his ackwardness and random ass comments make the show so much better ahah

stubadub

12-07-2008, 05:33 PM

I think the chemistry on this show is perfect. If anything I want more Dan moments. I want to see the "Dan Becomes A Man" segment where they teach him how to pick up the ladies and he has to do the Date-A-Minute thing. Dan, I'm sure your girlfriend would like to see that one too. Make it so.

I also don't think Revision3 has much say in the matter beyond whether or not they are willing to carry the show. As long as it remains independently produced and the advertisers are still there Dan will still be around me thinks, that is if he wants to still be around.

brodel

12-07-2008, 06:18 PM

Weather or not the OP meant to be an ass or not, that's the way it comes off. I like all four of the guys for what they each bring to the show.

damn-randall

12-07-2008, 08:16 PM

Weather or not the OP meant to be an ass or not, that's the way it comes off. I like all four of the guys for what they each bring to the show.

Four? By my count, there are three guys, unless you count Steve. Haha :D

brodel

12-07-2008, 08:25 PM

Of course I was counting the award winning Steve! Why would I not?!

Bret

12-08-2008, 01:18 AM

I do not think it would be possible for you to be any further off base. Dan is part of the mix and it would feel different and odd without him or any of the 4 (yes steve counts). While I wont call you an idiot because clearly you have your opinion and dan just rubs you the wrong way, I will disagree with you completely. He provides many good insights not only on movies but also games and tv.

goatnailer

12-08-2008, 02:28 AM

The show would not be the same without Dan in it. If he got cut, I might stop watching. Praise be to the Trachtenberg! Never leave us!

heyseuss

12-08-2008, 03:32 AM

Four? By my count, there are three guys, unless you count Steve. Haha :D

How the hell can you not count Steve.

tokenuser

12-08-2008, 11:47 AM

Damn this was hard to track down ...

xPxlZRYhGX0

(excuse the credits, it was played at the end of a TV show ... and is that Brian Brushwood on guitar?).

ike6116

12-08-2008, 01:31 PM

"Dan becomes a man" is more than enough to keep Dan around.

Way off base.

scoobydiesel

12-09-2008, 08:50 AM

we really need a new Dan Becomes a man.

sushicombo

12-09-2008, 07:57 PM

Internet hatred is so in vogue in the geek community...and getting so damn boring.

...hey wait a second.

Anyway I'll be happy when the cultural zeitgeist moves on and the new cool is no longer being an elite ass but someone who is inclusive and allowing if something isn't quite their thing.

Though as Dr Tiki said in the first Tiki Bar, if you'd like to see more of this...or even if you don't I couldn't give a rats ass - it's the internet - just try to fucking stop us.

Keep on keepin' on guys.

forkfromouterspace

12-09-2008, 08:13 PM

First off, I really enjoy TRS and the community here enough to keep watching the show and reading the forum. I think all three hosts contribute interesting perspectives to the show, but the fist jabs just drive me crazy. It always seems like one person is trying to finish their thought while the other two are ready to move on, or one host extends his hand while the other two are still chatting and then awkwardly pulls it back. This awkwardness/bad timing always makes me cringe a little.

cucumberboy

12-09-2008, 08:17 PM

Dan did very well in this episode...

anakinastronaut

12-10-2008, 12:11 AM

Anyone want to start a pool on how long he will remain with TRS?

I'm not trying to be an ass, but come on. Considering what has happened with the other shows, things are going to happen. I think Dan is awesome for the movie "bits", but he doesn't match up to to Jeff or Alex in any way for the other segments. Most of the time its like watching a wet sock, hell, he still can't get the advertiser scripts right without fumbling.

I'm sure it was kinda "okay" at first, maybe even "cute" that he couldn't do it, but this last episode just pointed it out. Sorry. Sure, he can recite directors and actors names, but he isn't any fun to watch. His movie picks are wayyy of base lately, and I'd rather see some PoS movie than hear his ramblings.

I am 10 years old and I even think that your post is really stupid and immature. This is to discuss why we like the show and things that are discussed on the show.

Why would you want to do a pool on when someone leaves? That is just rude. I get you're a newbie, but seriously dude, there is no excuse. Do you write to your favorite television shows and ask if they want to pool when one of their cast is leaving? Do you go to hospitals and ask the patients if they want to pool when one of them is going to die? :mad:

If Dan or Jeff or Alex or Steve left, TRS would stop being TRS.

heyseuss

12-10-2008, 12:18 AM

I am 10 years old and I even think that your post is really stupid and immature. This is to discuss why we like the show and things that are discussed on the show.

Why would you want to do a pool on when someone leaves? That is just rude. I get you're a newbie, but seriously dude, there is no excuse. Do you write to your favorite television shows and ask if they want to pool when one of their cast is leaving? Do you go to hospitals and ask the patients if they want to pool when one of them is going to die? :mad:

If Dan or Jeff or Alex or Steve left, TRS would stop being TRS.

10 Year Old PWNAGE

You just got crumpled up and thrown out Wax.

darthtatr

12-10-2008, 01:26 AM

I wouldnt watch, and I doubt the other 2 would make a show without Dan

dexter

12-10-2008, 06:12 AM

If any of the cast were replaced i for sure wouldnt watch it anymore. For me its all about the chemeisty between all 3 of them.

heyseuss

12-10-2008, 07:02 AM

If any of the cast were replaced i for sure wouldnt watch it anymore. For me its all about the chemeisty between all 3 of them.

4, theres 4 of them.

dexter

12-10-2008, 07:06 AM

4, theres 4 of them.

I meant the 3 we actually see.

nshady

12-10-2008, 11:36 AM

Damn this was hard to track down ...

xPxlZRYhGX0

(excuse the credits, it was played at the end of a TV show ... and is that Brian Brushwood on guitar?).

Produced by a Steve, no less.

keith007

12-10-2008, 01:56 PM

just wanna say my 2 cents...
I almost never agree with anything that Dan comments on (except his opinions on the Karate Kid) but that doesnt mean I think he should leave.

I could be wrong but this show is gathering of 3 friends.
It would be odd to see one leave for reasons outside of Dan making his first big movie ;)

Dan yours still the man ;)

damnedeyez

12-10-2008, 02:17 PM

Seems to me that if you want them to replace Dan, next thing you'd want them to have a 'proper' set, and maybe a ratings system, etc. (*slides down the slope*)

oh, and Jeff:

-Jeff

-Jeff

You auditioning for a TomTom commercial or something?

blacktoothpaste

12-12-2008, 05:03 PM

Just thought I'd add, Dan is definitely the most entertaining of the bunch, but of course I enjoy all the guys cause it's just a great show.

And yes, serious lack of Dan becomes a man, but the Dan becomes a woman joke from the last episode had me burst out laughing.