Know-nothing bozo like me
Good evening, pals and gals,
I’d like to take a moment, if I may, to talk about my new favorite fan. I know most of you probably don’t read every comment on every sketch, so let me alert you to a fantastic dialogue happening right now in the comments thread following Pokemon Day (it starts at comment 62):
10thAnniversary Says:
August 25th, 2006 at 1:28 pmIt was retarded. What kind of self-respecting idiot tells a young child their Rayquaza is at L200? Pokemon is in its 10th Anniversary, and it is at the point where it is too important to be mocked at by a bunch of know-nothing bozos who, by watching this video, have nothing better to do with their lives. Pokemon must be respected for its impact on the American pop-culture, and at one of the most prestigous events ever to happen in the captial of the world, this is NOT the place for these guys. I wouldn’t be surprised if Hulk Hogan found them and busted their asses. Now THAT is funny.
Okay, first of all, 10thAnniversary is absolutely right about one thing. If Hulk Hogan busted our asses, that would truly be hilarious. What strikes me as odd though is when he (she? Can anniversaries be gendered?) says that if that happened he wouldn’t be surprised. Really? That wouldn’t surprise you? If Hulk Hogan, a public persona and law-abiding family man hunted down a bunch of twenty-somethings who made fun of an event he was paid to endorse and beat them up, you wouldn’t be surprised by that? Are you completely unsurprisable? I envy your calm, sir.
What else makes this comment awesome? The fact that Pokemon Day in Bryant Park is referred to as a “one of the most prestigous events ever to happen in the captial of the world.” I can’t add anything to that, besides YES. The conversation continues:
uh Says:
August 26th, 2006 at 2:32 amchill out kid.
Tim Says:
August 27th, 2006 at 6:17 pmdude! Take a chill pill. Or two. We were laughing with pokemon, not at it
10thAnniversary Says:
August 27th, 2006 at 10:03 pmWould it laugh if jokes were made at it? Would it laugh if Pokemon weren’t called by its names? And let me ask you, would YOU laugh if jokes of the kind in this video were aimed toward you?
Again, 10thAnniversary hits the nose right on the button in this call for compassion in a callous world. I am reminded of the following poem:
First they came for the Jigglypuffs, but I did not speak up, for I was not a Jigglypuff.
Then they came for the Bulbasaurs, but I did not speak up, for I was not a Bulbasaur.
Then they came for me. They came once, they came twice, they came chicken soup with rice.
Anyway, there’s more:
ritcheyz Says:To 10th: Pokemon (the whole shebang, not the actual creatures) can’t talk. Or laugh. And yes, I would laugh.
Anyways, I just loved the whole “What pokemon did hitler hate the most? Pika-Jew!” part. You (all) rule. *bows*
10thAnniversary Says:
September 2nd, 2006 at 11:18 pmYou all stink. *sticks up middle finger*
Notice how 10thAnniversary subtly alters the phrasing of ritcheyz’s last comment to turn a compliment into an insult. Well played, sir. Well played.
You (singular) amaze me. *applauds slowly, but not in the sarcastic way, in the “oh man, that was incredible” way*
And finally:
Ali Says:
September 4th, 2006 at 10:49 pmThis one will NEVER get old
“trading pokemon cards is a really good way of spreading germs, the cold, chicken pox, chlamydia, i’ve got them all”
Hysterical
My friend sent me this one of of youtube and i just cant get enough.
10thAnniversary Says:
September 5th, 2006 at 10:02 am
How could I forget that part? Maybe it was because of how idiotic and ridiculous that statement was. I don’t see people getting sick, do you? Tell me, honestly, did you EVER see people getting sick trading cards? And not just Pokemon, how about something like baseball cards? Hello? Anything going on in your head?
In this comment, 10thAnniversary explains how I am STUPID, because I made a JOKE. Well, that’s easy to say now, but where were you when we were filming this? We could use a fact-checker like you. Also, apparently, in real life people can’t magically make oranges come out of their mouths. I wish someone would have told me this earlier! Oh, the time we could have saved!
I really dig a lot about being in Olde English– riffing at writing meetings, improvising on set, I even secretly kind of enjoy editing– but you fans are the frosting on the cake. 10thAnniversary, I love you!
September 5th, 2006 at 10:06 pm
Thank you so much for posting this- I didn’t see this since I don’t read the comments under the video. This is just fantastic. All I can say is W.10.J.W.
September 5th, 2006 at 10:16 pm
Haha, this is wonderful. I was just about to rewatch the Pokemon sketch too.
I love OE.
September 5th, 2006 at 10:19 pm
W’ere frosting on the cake…that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside especially after the first day back to school. I’m going to miss sitting here in front of the computer watching sketches and reading comments. wow, I’m so lame. Well, OE, Just keep making me laugh and laugh and laugh and you’ll be my heros forever
September 5th, 2006 at 11:21 pm
Who wrote this?
September 5th, 2006 at 11:29 pm
Wait… what do you mean people can’t magically make oranges come out of their mouths? Have you guys been lying to me?!?
September 6th, 2006 at 12:15 am
wow.
September 6th, 2006 at 6:54 am
“They came once, they came twice, they came chicken soup with rice.”
You’ve made me so happy that I’d like to have your children.
…On a more serious note: I think “10th” could actually be that angry mother in the background, or maybe it’s the little kid whose dreams you dashed? You stole his childhood and now he wants your soul.
Also, who says “bozo”? That 10thAnniversary is HILARIOUS.
September 6th, 2006 at 4:38 pm
that guy better watch himself, because i don’t think he/she is aware of exactly how many people were a bit offended by his hilarious ignorance.
September 6th, 2006 at 7:07 pm
Well it’s nice to know I “amuse” you, but cut it. I don’t care what these skits are about, but I do care when it comes to Pokemon. The fact that you were there completely minimizing what Pokemon is about or what it means, which I’m not going into, was really annoying. And what’s with the bums part? There are bums all over New York, look for them. Yeah, you may have been joking, but the jokes here were too far. Bryant Park is a very well recognized area in New York, and when you see something happening there, it is a big event. How about you try mocking “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and leave Pokemon alone? It doesn’t need you.
September 6th, 2006 at 8:49 pm
Oh my god, Raizin, you were totally right about this guy.
10thAnniversary, this is the first time we’ve said this to any fan: do you want to join Olde English? Because seriously, you’re like John-Cleese-wrapped- around-Early-Billy-Crystal funny.
September 6th, 2006 at 9:50 pm
The new poke’mon catchphrase is “what would you do if one day you woke up and you were a poke’mon?”
Its amazing.
so is OE.
September 7th, 2006 at 9:26 am
Umm, is that guy serious. I really hope he isn’t. Is there some sort of support group for people who think cartoons are real???
September 7th, 2006 at 3:36 pm
If it means preventing any future Pokemon skits… you know what? Never mind. I plan to have a career in the future.
Actually, Sophie, that phrase is for the new game Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, it’s not a new catchphrase.
Yeah I’m serious, what do you think? But cartoons aren’t real, I know that, so what made you think that? Pokemon can’t be real, it would cause too many problems.
September 7th, 2006 at 6:35 pm
You know 10th, I don’t think you’re eemployies at your new job will like your fetish for Pokemon. It scares me knowing that people like you may be out doing everday jobs but refuse to give up their childhood (Michal jackson refrence). I hope OE does more Pokemon sketchs just because reading what you wrote is funnier then the skit ever could have hoped to be.
September 7th, 2006 at 10:16 pm
i want to see more pokemon related skits.
September 8th, 2006 at 3:25 am
I’m keeping myself anonymous. Since I’m a fan of both Olde English AND Pokemon, I have to say..this is seriously hilarious. The sketch was great, and 10th Anniversary is a joke. I worked at a game store and I saw his kind come through all the time. The kind of socially inept nerds that have a great difficulty seperating their private (gaming) life with their public personna. Oh, and by the way 10th, Mystery Dungeon hasn’t been released in a non-Japanese speaking country yet, so the catchphrase is new.
Keep up the work, OE. Ya done good.
September 8th, 2006 at 4:44 am
I can’t help but think this guy is too good to be true. Either he’s the greatest straight man of all time, or the angriest child of all time.
I’ve never seen anyone defend anything so vehemently. I mean, you could walk right up to me and tell me that my mother is a whore and I’d probably put up less of a fight.
September 8th, 2006 at 1:44 pm
When analyzing 10thAnniversary’s comments, I find it interesting that (assuming it’s not all a farce) he shows signs of being a thinking reasonable person. The way he keeps his cool (generally) and attempts to appeal to reason in his defense of Pokemon, indicates he’s not a completely mindless fanboy. Which makes it all the more curious and amusing that he would be so devoted and passionate about something so clearly insignificant. But if he has a brain, why is he so passionate about Pokemon, instead of directing his passion towards something that matters?
What I would say to 10thAnniversary is that by being so passionate about Pokemon you degrade everyone who is passionate in defending things that really matter in the world.
September 8th, 2006 at 3:13 pm
…maybe because it’s true.
September 8th, 2006 at 4:43 pm
10thAnniversary, you had me at “skits”.
and what are your thoughts about the new sketch. making fun of astronauts is pretty bad. what about berlin wall? yeah those olde english guys are actually trying to rebuild the berlin wall! and in one sketch, they actually consider suicide because they’re so hungry. dude, i am totally on your side.
September 8th, 2006 at 5:05 pm
Ok guys, it’s fun to tease, but let’s not pile on the guy. Let’s all quit before this gets ugly, ok?
September 9th, 2006 at 2:02 pm
Umm…Dylan, I don’t know how to tell you this…but…your mother is a whore.
September 9th, 2006 at 9:40 pm
I’m surprised how long this thing has gone on…waaaaaaaaay longer than it should have… 10th, I see your point, keep on thinkin’ what you thinkin’, but learn to take a joke, I bet that nearly everyone on this sight has been obsessed with pokemon at least a tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiny bit of their lives…ok maybe it’s just a few of us.
September 9th, 2006 at 10:22 pm
Yeah, but Pokemon is different. It is somewhere close to the line of something that actually matters in the world. How many anime type shows last for 10 years? I mean think about it, any other anime came and left without so much as a trace. Beyblade saw its day, B-DaMan never even made it to two seasons, even DBZ is slowing down. I don’t watch any other video here, but if they made a lifesize Bin Laden dummy (I emphasize dummy) and shot it with double-barrel shotguns, hell, I’ll watch that.
September 10th, 2006 at 1:21 am
I agree, 10th. Because that’s what OE does at all times…builds dummys and shoots them. Yep, they are strictly political…right.
September 10th, 2006 at 10:56 am
HOLY SHIT!! I got it…
10thAnniversary = podbaydoor!!! I found you out, PBD!
September 10th, 2006 at 11:23 am
Okay… what the hell are you talking about?
September 10th, 2006 at 11:26 am
just take it as a compliment
September 10th, 2006 at 5:09 pm
this is the awesomest blog thread ever.
my stomach hurts from laughing.
September 10th, 2006 at 8:45 pm
The most important thing in the world? Really? I’m actually intrigued now, you don’t find ANYTHING in the ENTIRE WORLD more important than…Pokemon? Or just the world of anime? Are you this passionate about anything in the actual world?
Sorry for poking you with a logic!stick, but I really do wish to know. Enlighten me!
September 10th, 2006 at 9:04 pm
Let’s see, global warming, the recent death of Steve Irwin, war in Iraq. But I’m not passionate about that stuff, I’m saying there are things that are more important. I happen to care that much about Pokemon.
September 11th, 2006 at 12:42 am
death death death….ew. Pokemon is happier to think about, but I don’t think I could get so involved to the point where I care about every freakin’ pokemon so much. But I do like little kids shows ie: Sesame Street, Doodlebops(not so much, sell outs), Pooh Bear. Pokemon just got me then lost me after the first couple shows then lost me. But if you, 10th, got hooked on it and have been a passionate Pokemon, and I mean TRUE TO THE CORE, fan then keep on keepin’ on. I think I’ll stick to Sesame Street and Pooh Bear. Okay almost nothing in my comment made sense to me sooooooooo if you understand it….you are a greater mind than I (it don’t take much)
September 11th, 2006 at 7:14 pm
Dude, Sesame Street?
September 11th, 2006 at 7:27 pm
Yes Sesame Street, all my life’s lessons I learned from Sesame Street. Has Pokemon ever tought you any lessons?
September 14th, 2006 at 5:28 pm
hahahahh WOW
September 14th, 2006 at 7:49 pm
Sportsmanship, learning to be a good friend, because friends will help you. Then there’s teamwork.
But seriously, Sesame Street?
September 15th, 2006 at 7:55 pm
I’m not gonna take the Sesame Street thing personally because…well…I just don’t wanna. 10th, congrats on having more of a life than I do, it doesn’t take much but oh well. I’m stickin’ to Sesame Street
September 17th, 2006 at 9:28 pm
Keep away from Sesame Street. Just leave it alone.
September 18th, 2006 at 3:41 pm
Wait, Scott, are you in faaavor for Sesame street goodness orrrrr are you against?
September 18th, 2006 at 4:46 pm
i think there’s a sketch coming out about sesame street. or maybe it’s just me making sesame street jokes.
September 18th, 2006 at 5:56 pm
Dude, I don’t want to have to get into defense mode over Big Bird. I grew up 10 minutes away from Sesame Place, and had to endure the high school kids laughing at him. When he wasn’t attempting comedy.
I just think certain artistic mediums need to be taken seriously. And Sesame Street is one of those mediums.
September 19th, 2006 at 5:40 pm
Poop>Pokemon. But you aren’t so bad 10th.
September 19th, 2006 at 9:08 pm
hey, I’m just throwin this out there… but I think it would be hella tight if you OE guys made a skit and dedicated it to 10th, because he is clearly a very unique individual who has brought much joy to people (me included) who spend their lives on this awesome website. You guys rock.
I-heart-you 10th
September 20th, 2006 at 1:59 pm
You don’t know nothing about me, so it wouldn’t make any sense.
September 20th, 2006 at 2:50 pm
You also know nothing about Sesame Street. Biatch.
September 20th, 2006 at 2:52 pm
Oh and you learned sportsmanship from Pokemon? When they get in arguments they throw balls at each other!
September 20th, 2006 at 5:08 pm
Mattie, you is great!!! SESAME STREET!!!
September 20th, 2006 at 11:49 pm
Dude, my Oscar the Grouch could totally kick your Charizard’s ass.
September 21st, 2006 at 5:43 am
today in c&e class this kid was presenting a ppnt on guerilla warfare. not only did i think of OE, but he had pictures of the SESAME STREET guys with rocket launchers and angry eyebrows!!!
September 21st, 2006 at 8:19 pm
I know stuff about Sesame Street, I was a kid, too, you know. If you love it so much, get one of those new Elmo toys with the uncontrollable laughter. They were showing it on CNN and made a shot where the Elmo knocked out Spider-Man and, of course, started laughing. That was funny. Heeeeeere’s the link: http://us.video.aol.com/video.index.adp?mode=2&guideContext=65.72&pmmsid=1721338
September 22nd, 2006 at 9:16 pm
such twisted minds…such twisted minds. change the good nature of Sesame street (though sometimes is very oblivious to reality (which I seem to like)) well I still like those happy little puppets, my English class does too soooo….ok that means nothing….yes
September 24th, 2006 at 5:59 pm
http://www.bertisevil.tv/
September 25th, 2006 at 10:17 am
10th is someone just trying to play the opposing role and doing it quite well. Oh sure, come back up and post that you really do love Pokemon with every fiber of your being, blah blah blah. It’s a very well played role, but a role nonetheless. Well done. Now take them up on their offer to become a member (if you’re not one already playing the part of pissed-off viewer).
September 26th, 2006 at 3:34 pm
I have washboard abs now, hooray! =P
Pokemon is just an easy money-maker. I mean, who can resist a rare sparkly card of a cute little PigglyPoop?
September 26th, 2006 at 8:58 pm
Carolyn is so right, I loved the shiny cards. I didn’t care about the fact that they meant anything, but they were shiny.
September 27th, 2006 at 11:11 pm
“global warming, the recent death of Steve Irwin, war in Iraq”
Global tragedies that anyone could list off the top of their head. Why Steve Irwin ranks right up there with thousands of people dying and Earth being suddnely defrosted I will never know, but nobody is truly that stupid..
But I digress, How many people do YOU see that cares this passionately about pokemon? None. Therefore there is nobody who cares this much about pokemon, correct?
“Maybe it was because of how idiotic and ridiculous that statement was. I don’t see people getting sick, do you? Tell me, honestly, did you EVER see people getting sick trading cards?”
How many people do YOU see getting sick from trading cards? None? Therefore there is nobody who gets sick from trading cards, correct?
Or we could use our imaginations (combined with some common sense) to see that a network of millions of pieces of paper (money included) which have been handled at one time or another are (as everyone knows) DEFINITELY IMMUNE TO CONTAMINATION.
But you rational thinkers already knew that. This guy is too good at thinking like an idiot, he can’t be real.
September 30th, 2006 at 11:20 am
Excuse this comment if it is a double post, I’m not sure how many times I clicked submit. Anyway, I have to admire 10th for his (or her?) boldness in defending the Pokémon community and its principles. Pokémon after all, strives to maintain a sense of teamwork, innocence, and fun – qualities that are not to be sneered at. I’ve watched the video Olde English produced, and while I did enjoy a few portions of the production, I did not agree with the racial/social slurs and fabrications presented to the viewer; it’s clear that Pokémon does not embody dishonesty, contempt, or the improper use of established nouns. If the tables were turned, I am sure that you would not want someone to blatantly make fun of your favorite hobby, so cut 10th some slack for defending his interests.
Obviously, I am also a fan of the Pokémon community, and according to the turnout at Pokémon sponsored events, there are tens of thousands of fans worldwide, perhaps even more than that. I would also like to add that even if you want to make a point, it is not a good habit to start throwing out words such as ‘idiot’ or ‘stupid’. Such words just make you seem ignorant and primitive, which I’m sure you are (hopefully) not.
September 30th, 2006 at 7:28 pm
10th I wrote you a song and it was sooo catchy but then I forgot how it went. do you have a myspace cause I really want to look at it
October 1st, 2006 at 5:24 pm
I really do not know if 10th is real or fake.
His passion is seriously fucked up enough to warrant retarded status (and I should know, I’m a retard). He misses the most obvious jokes (btw, I bet he likes to watch as Pokemon’s procreate btw that was an obvious joke).
But then again, some fans of Zelda are pissed off beyond comprehension that Link is now a right-handed man.
So I’ll believe either.
October 2nd, 2006 at 4:40 pm
Sorry Joe, your comment was initially marked as spam, which is why (I assume) you didn’t get notified the first time you tried to post it. That said — THE PLOT THICKENS!
October 2nd, 2006 at 5:54 pm
I’m getting to love this conversation and I don’t know why. Someday I’ll give up, but that day doesn’t seem to be today. mountains and mountains of homework orrrrrr post on OE…..So Pokemon enthusiasts, why does Ash want to be the very best? I’m not trying to make fun of it or anything I just don’t get it. (Being the very best seems to be a thing in Minnesota doesn’t make us nonrich folk very high on the chain) but whyyyy?
October 2nd, 2006 at 6:57 pm
hide “mental retardation” before these guys find THAT one!
potato, don’t use the blog to procrastinate. register on the message board. it’s much more efficient and even further away from homework. maybe that pokemon dude will register, too and you guys canhave a pokemon battle.
October 3rd, 2006 at 8:19 pm
London Bridge - Fergie….
maybe if we all just listened to her angelic sound, we would be at peace. ahhh my sweet, peaceful london bridge!
October 8th, 2006 at 5:30 pm
Okay well I could take your level of obbsesion. But really, you’ve taken it to a whole new level. You care about it more than Steve Irwin. DAMN YOOOOOOOU!
October 19th, 2006 at 12:38 am
I have to wonder what this kid did before Pokemon.
Now I still like it a lot. But I take my time and appreciate other things in life as well.
Even a Pokefan like me still appreciated the humor in this movie. You gotta laugh. Actually the more you know about Pokemon (and Greek culture), the funnier it gets.
Now, let’s all have a bacchanalia!
October 23rd, 2006 at 11:18 pm
point of inquiry, shut up
October 29th, 2006 at 12:10 am
has the conversation finally died?
November 1st, 2006 at 7:58 pm
My god…. this is hilarious. I know it’s a tad bit late to be jumping in. But 10th anniversary ius hilarious! I play pokemon myself, which made the video even FUNNIER!
And my friend and I have followed up on the playing with the word “pokemon”
Whats a pokemon’s drug of choice? COKEMON!
November 29th, 2006 at 10:15 pm
Welcome to the internet.
May 18th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
haha what a poke-queer
pokemons are gay to the max
May 18th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
yup im with conservacrab