1990s Appreciation OTT - Post your favorite stuff/memories of the 90s

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[quote name='PlumeNoir']I used to get in trouble in grade school when we'd have to do things for Columbus Day (like writing essays and such) and I took a...negative tone. Every year my mom was called into the school, and she was more negative than I was.[/QUOTE]

Most worthless holiday ever...save for the extra day off. :D
 
[quote name='JStryke']While I'm not exactly positive, I am REALLY hoping the Cardinals can pull this off.[/QUOTE]

There is no squirrel in Philadelphia that can help them now.
 
[quote name='Soodmeg']Most of my friends and myself all worked on Reel Steel that is coming out tomorrow. It still doesnt prevent me for thinking the movie looks god fucking awful. It didnt feel asretarded while working on it.

Also, by the way....for all of you that wanted to know what I looked like...you can go see Ides of March with George Clooney. I am in a couple scenes but more importantly my footage ia being used in the movie.

Again, I probably wont see that movie either even though I worked on it.[/QUOTE]


Congrats. Reel Steel* looks ridiculously bad but Ides of March looks awesome.

*you can always tell the movie is gonna be horrible these days if the preview is condensed in a lower screen and there's a band on top showing the name. I'm not sure if its the same studio that does this or its just a certain advertising company or what.
 
Squirrel? I admit I have no idea what you're talking about, but considering it feels like I don't have much time off anymore and I always work night shift, I don't really have a chance to watch the games.
 
[quote name='PlumeNoir']That was basically it. When I wrote that his wonderous discovery led to the genocide of the indigenous people, I was told it was unacceptable and would have to re-write my report. I refused. They called my mother in for a meeting and she backed me up. I ended up not having to re-write the report.

I feel kind of vindicated now, to be truthful.[/QUOTE]

I hope by "backed you up" you mean "she went fucking nuts on their ass". I dunno why, but I feel really strongly about that. I had to write a report about Eastern European/former Soviet Bloc countries when I was in school and had a similar experience. I interviewed my grandparents about Poland and (at the time) Czechoslovakia - where they lived, and fled to the US during the 40's then returned numerous times to visit our family that was still there.

The report was supposed to be on how things were so much better after the Soviets left due to freedom, liberty, etc. but my report was on how there was no infrastructure, no economy, and the countries were in the most abject poverty they've ever seen. I mean, you could literally buy a used car for a clean, new set of clothing or shoes because there were no stores and no manufacturing and no industry so there were no clothes/shoes to be had.

[quote name='Number83']Most worthless holiday ever...save for the extra day off. :D[/QUOTE]
 
[quote name='Chika']I hope by "backed you up" you mean "she went fucking nuts on their ass". I dunno why, but I feel really strongly about that. I had to write a report about Eastern European/former Soviet Bloc countries when I was in school and had a similar experience. I interviewed my grandparents about Poland and (at the time) Czechoslovakia - where they lived, and fled to the US during the 40's then returned numerous times to visit our family that was still there.

The report was supposed to be on how things were so much better after the Soviets left due to freedom, liberty, etc. but my report was on how there was no infrastructure, no economy, and the countries were in the most abject poverty they've ever seen. I mean, you could literally buy a used car for a clean, new set of clothing or shoes because there were no stores and no manufacturing and no industry so there were no clothes/shoes to be had.[/QUOTE]

Oh yeah she did. My mom fought with the school many, many times.

The one thing that, to this day I wish, is that she had sued when the teacher broke my nose. (She settled for just firing the guy.) But, it was the late 70's...people didn't really sue schools then - even when they should have.
 
[quote name='Maklershed']Congrats. Reel Steel* looks ridiculously bad but Ides of March looks awesome.

*you can always tell the movie is gonna be horrible these days if the preview is condensed in a lower screen and there's a band on top showing the name. I'm not sure if its the same studio that does this or its just a certain advertising company or what.[/QUOTE]

You know why they do that, right? It's because so many people fast forward through commercial breaks, so they put the bar at the top or bottom to make sure that, even if you don't see the actual preview, you still see the name.
 
[quote name='prmononoke']You know why they do that, right? It's because so many people fast forward through commercial breaks, so they put the bar at the top or bottom to make sure that, even if you don't see the actual preview, you still see the name.[/QUOTE]
Interesting. Simple but effective, reminds of how brilliant I thought the idea of the "hot switch" was when I first saw it in the 90's.
 
[quote name='prmononoke']You know why they do that, right? It's because so many people fast forward through commercial breaks, so they put the bar at the top or bottom to make sure that, even if you don't see the actual preview, you still see the name.[/QUOTE]


Yeah but they only seem to do that for shit / low budget movies. I've noticed the ones involved around dancing, teenagers, vampires, and parodies do this. You don't see movies like Transformers or Captain America do it.
 
My little brother wants to see Real Steel so I'll let you know how many thumbs I give it and which way they point early next week. Not expecting too much from this movie since I get the feeling that it's a feel good kids movie. But one thing is for sure there is no way it's shittier that those fucking awful transformers movies.
 
[quote name='h3llbring3r']Was JJ banned in '09 or 2010?[/QUOTE]Why are you thinking about JJ? fuck that dude. Should have been banned earlier.
 
[quote name='DT778']Why are you thinking about JJ? fuck that dude. Should have been banned earlier.[/QUOTE]

Somebody really reminds me of Jake in versus, uncannily so.
 
Got my evo monitor yesterday. The change is subtle, but I can notice the difference. Cant wait to see how the ssf4ae2012hyperultimatechampionship edition plays.
 
[quote name='Rodimus']

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This X 1000.
 
[quote name='DT778']My little brother wants to see Real Steel so I'll let you know how many thumbs I give it and which way they point early next week. Not expecting too much from this movie since I get the feeling that it's a feel good kids movie. But one thing is for sure there is no way it's shittier that those fucking awful transformers movies.[/QUOTE]

It reminds me of that Stallone arm wrasslin' movie Over the Top...only with Robots.

Meet Me Half Way by Kenny Loggins was a great theme song though.

http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/Kenny-Loggins/Meet-Me-Half-Way--2144042
 
[quote name='Number83']It reminds me of that Stallone arm wrasslin' movie Over the Top...only with Robots.

Meet Me Half Way by Kenny Loggins was a great theme song though.

http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/Kenny-Loggins/Meet-Me-Half-Way--2144042[/QUOTE]

What about Sammy Hagar's Winner Takes it all from the same film movie, I'll concede Loggins was the king of the 80's soundtrack theme but come on . . .

Wait a minute . . . are you trollin' me?
:lol:
 
[quote name='h3llbring3r']What about Sammy Hagar's Winner Takes it all from the same film movie, I'll concede Loggins was the king of the 80's soundtrack theme but come on . . .

Wait a minute . . . are you trollin' me?
:lol:[/QUOTE]

That whole soundtrack was better than the movie...even if it had Robert Logia!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PuUflTcJzA
 
Gots dang, that's some phenomenal cheese rawk! I need to dig out Where Eagles Fly.

***Installs weight machine in car and turns hat around back'ards***
 
I'll buy but only it includes all the Frank Stallone hits as well, or at least make them DLC.
Yeesh, I bet were the only two people laughing at this.
Don't care . . . :rofl:
 
[quote name='h3llbring3r']I'll buy but only it includes all the Frank Stallone hits as well, or at least make them DLC.
Yeesh, I bet were the only two people laughing at this.
Don't care . . . :rofl:[/QUOTE]

Agreed!
 
[quote name='Number83']That whole soundtrack was better than the movie...even if it had Robert Logia!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PuUflTcJzA[/QUOTE]

Great song. Love the montage in the movie where the thud of the arms being pinned coincede with the guitar power chord riffs.

Winner Takes it all. Loser takes a fall. Just to make it Over! The! Top!

 
[quote name='Maklershed']Yeah but they only seem to do that for shit / low budget movies. I've noticed the ones involved around dancing, teenagers, vampires, and parodies do this. You don't see movies like Transformers or Captain America do it.[/QUOTE]

My guess would be that it has to do with the lack of recognizability that you'll find with those types of films. Their titles are already relatively obscure, so it's more important to make sure that people are aware of them. Franchises like Transformers and Captain America already have high visibility, so it's less necessary for them to do that.
 
[quote name='Maklershed']Isn't Reel Steel pretty much a live action version of that one episode of Futurama where Bender becomes a boxing champion?[/QUOTE]

I always thought reel steel looked like a rock em sock em robot film but couldn't acquire the naming rights.
 
Looks like I have a job for at least the rest of the month. I swear this project will never end. At least it doesn't suck like most of the other things I've worked on.
 
[quote name='h3llbring3r']Casey you got the honors of banning Gargus?[/QUOTE]

Yeah it was me. He had warnings before and kept trolling.
 
He kept shitting on peeps for conveying their condolences when someone of renown died.

I don't not like many people, but he was a tool.
 
fuck I'm all achy with a headache and fever. Mak, did you forget to wash your hands before posting the other day?

I'm poppin' an Advil allergy sinus and going to bed.
 
I love Uncle Charlie...

[quote name='Charlie Manuel']
"Of course, being from the South and being a squirrel hunter, if I had a gun there, might have did something," Manuel said. "I'm a pretty good shot."
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Fight ‘til the end
Cause your life will depend
On the strength that you have inside you

Ah you gotta be proud
starin’ out in the cloud
When the odds in the game defy you

Try your best to win them all
and one day time will tell
when you’re the one that’s standing there
you’ll reach the final bell!
 
[quote name='h3llbring3r']fuck I'm all achy with a headache and fever. Mak, did you forget to wash your hands before posting the other day?

I'm poppin' an Advil allergy sinus and going to bed.[/QUOTE]

bwahahahahaha! ZING!

[quote name='Temporaryscars']So does Frosty like Dark Souls?[/QUOTE]

Let me put it this way. All I hear right now is "OH SHIT, ANGRY BITCH WITH A MEAT CLEAVER! RUN AWAY!!!!" ...... "DOGS? WHERE DID A PACK OF DOGS COME FROM?! FRIGGIN JESUS!" ........"THIS IS NOT GOOD FOR MY STRESS LEVEL"

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Before the 90's OTT is done, someone needs to mention PopSecret Pop Qwiz. That shit was the bidness.

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It was so nice today we had the doors open at the office to get a cross breeze. Well, a chipmunk took a wrong turn and ran right through the front door and into the waiting room. That was hilarious.
 
Hey Rocko, you have any recommendations for a video player for the TP? Right now I'm looking at KalemSoft, but if I can avoid the $7 I'd prefer to.
 
[quote name='Temporaryscars']What do you guys think about the Kindle Fire or whatever.[/QUOTE]

It and the iPad will rule the tablet world.
 
One thing I won't miss of the 90s. Blaze Bayley's too records with Iron Maiden. A few decent songs, but in general were very weak. Dickinson (or Dianno) all the way.
 
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