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Post by evan on Mar 26, 2015 0:47:00 GMT -5
here's my friend's submission (he got a call), I think it's a good example of what they are looking for -his personality is shining throughout the video
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Post by Kninja on Mar 26, 2015 23:19:13 GMT -5
You're also going to find it difficult trying to compete with the "middle aged white guy that built a bunch of obstacles in his backyard to train" category. Think about it though, how many legitimate "superfans" submitted an application, especially from the mid-west aka the region with the least amount of applicants? Sure you could fake it, but how many people do you think actually mentioned Sasuke in their application videos? Dude I'm not middle age!! I just turned 30! Building a massive backyard course is a quarter life crisis at best haha! However, I am a legitimate Sasuke fan and I even mentioned Nagano as one of my inspirations. I just wanted to set the record straight, when someone refers to a "middle aged white guy with a backyard course" they are not talking about me haha! Sometimes posts can read weird so just so it is clear: I am completely joking, and holding onto my youth while I can still fake it! |
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Post by Badalight on Mar 26, 2015 23:32:14 GMT -5
I wasn't referring to any poster in particular, in case that wasn't clear, just a broad statement.
Though mentioning Nagano as your inspiration is pretty vanilla, and I mean that anyone who mentions Sasuke is probably going to mention him. I would've personally skirted around that and talked about someone else but I have an autograph from him that I got like... jeez 7 years ago now. Made that portion of the vid more special I think. Though he has been in America quite a few times after that and I wager a lot of people have his autograph by now... but I was one of the first!
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Post by arsenette on Mar 27, 2015 0:24:07 GMT -5
Class of 2008 represent! (actually earlier but I couldn't resist) Hey you were one of the few that actually met him in person... God I can't wait to go...
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Post by Oti on Mar 27, 2015 1:11:51 GMT -5
Got my autograph from him in 2010, after competing in ANW2. Good times. Still have it, too. He signed one of my business cards.
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Post by Badalight on Mar 27, 2015 1:45:24 GMT -5
Class of 2008 represent! (actually earlier but I couldn't resist) Hey you were one of the few that actually met him in person... God I can't wait to go... Hahaha no, I didn't get mine in person. Some nice middle aged lady met him in that Florida convention and mailed me a freaking framed portrait with his autograph. It was so nice of her! Always wanted to meet Nagano though, and Shingo. Still kicking myself that I had a chance to meet Shingo and the shin sedai when I was in Tokyo... bleh. |
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Post by arsenette on Mar 27, 2015 2:32:18 GMT -5
Class of 2008 represent! (actually earlier but I couldn't resist) Hey you were one of the few that actually met him in person... God I can't wait to go... Hahaha no, I didn't get mine in person. Some nice middle aged lady met him in that Florida convention and mailed me a freaking framed portrait with his autograph. It was so nice of her! Always wanted to meet Nagano though, and Shingo. Still kicking myself that I had a chance to meet Shingo and the shin sedai when I was in Tokyo... bleh. Giggles. That's my friend Cathi.  Ahahahahahaha and yeah she got everyone who asked her an autograph as well. I have one sitting in my room from that same trip!  |
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Post by Badalight on Mar 27, 2015 11:32:27 GMT -5
Ah wow. She hasn't been around since the g4 forums afaik.
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Post by arsenette on Mar 27, 2015 12:39:07 GMT -5
Ah wow. She hasn't been around since the g4 forums afaik. We were mostly in Webjam together but since that went away we've been emailing each other. She'll be with me in Japan as she's planning her trip around mine. |
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Post by higeboshi on Mar 27, 2015 16:55:37 GMT -5
Wearing my jelly face. I haven't been back to Japan since 1998.  |
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Post by RobbyMac on Mar 28, 2015 18:17:57 GMT -5
So much for NBC wanting higher ratings. LOL If the casual viewer sees all of those things it's not going to be in the long run for the health of the show. What's the point if either they are injured and can't go to Vegas or can't pass the obstacle and still not go to Vegas? I understand people wanting the show to be "difficult" but the bitchstorm last year was the course was considered impossible and thus not a point to watch. So if they are already starting in Regionals I can't imagine the shitstorm that will happen in Vegas... provided anyone of quality manages to hobble in there injury free. This is supposed to be an entertainment show.. not UFC. Sounds like you've polled every fan. Oh wait, no you haven't. I literally just got a warning because I cleverly said her "fact" was an opinion. So much for having a voice if you're not a mod. |
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Post by TCM on Mar 28, 2015 20:53:14 GMT -5
Sounds like you've polled every fan. Oh wait, no you haven't. I literally just got a warning because I cleverly said her "fact" was an opinion. So much for having a voice if you're not a mod. Difference between disagreeing with someone and being a prick about it. You call it "clever," some call it being an a**. Put it up with the person who felt the need to report you. And no, it wasn't who you think. Want to talk about it, do so in private as opposed to being a child trying to start something in a thread (that would be technically off topic, mind you). |
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Post by RobbyMac on Mar 28, 2015 23:45:56 GMT -5
I literally just got a warning because I cleverly said her "fact" was an opinion. So much for having a voice if you're not a mod. Difference between disagreeing with someone and being a prick about it. You call it "clever," some call it being an a**. Put it up with the person who felt the need to report you. And no, it wasn't who you think. Want to talk about it, do so in private as opposed to being a child trying to start something in a thread (that would be technically off topic, mind you). Whatever. Why don't you abuse your Mod powers and just ban me? This isn't a democracy. Do it. |
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Post by thebobmaster on Mar 29, 2015 1:37:08 GMT -5
Sounds like you've polled every fan. Oh wait, no you haven't. I literally just got a warning because I cleverly said her "fact" was an opinion. So much for having a voice if you're not a mod. Mods, I apologize for this ahead of time. If you feel the need to warn me, or put a strike on my record, I understand. Robby, your comment wasn't cleverly saying anything. "Sounds like you Xed. Oh, wait, no you didn't" is not clever. It's middle school drama causing at its most cliche. If you have a problem with someone, don't dress it up, say it how you feel it. Don't try to be clever, and then use "clever" as a back-up when you get your wrist slapped. If you think she's stating an opinion as a fact, just say that, and explain yourself. Being passive-aggressive isn't going to get you very far. Even people who agree with what you say can be put off by your delivery. Well, anyway, that's all I intend to contribute to this fight. I apologize if it seems I'm attacking you. I'm not, really. What I'm attacking is your delivery, and your reaction to the consequences of that delivery. I hold nothing against anyone on here as a person. |
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Post by davidcampbell on Mar 29, 2015 5:40:41 GMT -5
Yeah that video is EXACTLY what they are looking for. I don't think you need to overthink it too much predicting what category you'll be in etc. He showed skill, on screen charisma, and was giving them a ton of quick sound bites, making their job easier. And nice harmonizing too lol!
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Post by davidcampbell on Mar 29, 2015 5:54:06 GMT -5
And yeah they're gonna thow huge numbers out there to create hype as far as how many people applied. But if 30,000 people signed up much less than that actually sent in videos, and of the videos sent in how many were actually something they'd consider. I'd guess a large number were either really weird, or were just people acting dumb, filming a video selfie etc.
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Post by Badalight on Mar 29, 2015 10:10:18 GMT -5
And yeah they're gonna thow huge numbers out there to create hype as far as how many people applied. But if 30,000 people signed up much less than that actually sent in videos, and of the videos sent in how many were actually something they'd consider. I'd guess a large number were either really weird, or were just people acting dumb, filming a video selfie etc. I could see the number being higher or lower. It could be lower in the sense that, as you said, it's much easier to sign up for an email notification than it is to film a video and go through the tedious 5 page submission process. On the other hand, how many people even bothered signing up for that email notification thing? I didn't even know about it. |
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Post by ninjavern on Apr 1, 2015 8:32:58 GMT -5
I seen a bunch of videos that people posted 5+ minutes long. Considering they said keep it less than 3 minutes, I wonder if they even considered those people or just said there's too many already to consider anybody that didn't follow video specs.
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Post by skythenewark on Apr 2, 2015 3:58:31 GMT -5
I had a chance to see Dustin Rocho 2 days after Venice. He did mention about Someone broke his leg during the weekends. Poor Brian.
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Post by penguincatfish on Apr 6, 2015 22:43:19 GMT -5
Competitors trying out the Butterfly Bridge practice trampoline. It still looks scary and unpredictable. Some of the obstacles in action. |
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Ahahahahahaha and yeah she got everyone who asked her an autograph as well. I have one sitting in my room from that same trip! 
