Sore Thumbs - Latest Comments in Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Mike — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:36:14 -0000

Well, we can't all be as mature as the rest. It wasn't just seanbaby that was immature, the rest of the guys used plenty of potty humor over at EGM, even though they did claim to be for a "mature audience." It's kind of funny, when you think about it, sometimes people only use disclaimer of "for mature audience" to give themselves an excuse to tell as many dick and fart jokes as possible. I see where your coming from though, Seanbaby might be considered a bit much for those who don't enjoy the most juvenille humor.

I have to say I enjoy his style. I love the dynamic of Shane, Crispin and Seanbaby on broken pixels as well. Maybe I'm a simple man.

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Taker — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:25:12 -0000

Wait a second.... Michael Donahoe was Quartermann?

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Raymond — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:41:10 -0000

Thanks for the props Mr. Hsu! Best of luck to you in everything. I'll be wishing you the best...except when I'm watching American Idol. The show requires my complete attention.

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

MichiganJack — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:43:38 -0000

Or someone could create "Electronic Gamers Monthly" I wonder if there would be any
legal issue's with a name like that?

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Homer Simpson — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:39:47 -0000

"Oohh I love legitimate theatre"

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Nick — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:27:40 -0000

I got some funny looks on my way home on the train hearing about both the Cone of Violence and the motorized skateboard - I couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Reminded me a lot of my college journalism days - sleep deprivation and the pressure of a crazy deadline make you do some weird things.

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

CerebralEdge — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:50:35 -0000

Actually, now that you mention that, I vaguely remember hearing about 8-4, I just didn't know he was there. That's pretty cool I guess.

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Chris Tilton — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 19:02:49 -0000

Mark lives in Tokyo and works for 8-4, a video game translation company started by John Ricciardi (another Ziff alum) and Hiroko Minamoto.

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Chris Tilton — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:47:23 -0000

What about Sizzler?

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

CerebralEdge — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:41:31 -0000

Hey, you guys should get Mark MacDonald on this crew. Is he still doing Gamevideos? He was one of my favourite EGMers.

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

CrispinB — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:57:02 -0000

I do miss the cabin-boy life: http://i11.photobucket.com/...

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Nintendoll — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:21:54 -0000

Good luck guys. Sounds like whatever project you're working on will be awesome.

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Solid Snake — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:03:52 -0000

I think you should hire me to quietly take out your opponents.

S.S. (Retired, but not dead yet).

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Todd — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:18:12 -0000

It was worth a shot!

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Todd — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:17:58 -0000

I'm putting it into consideration. I'll make a decent paycheck next week, but tuition and books are killing me so far this semester.

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Todd — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:16:37 -0000

I wouldn't have to read it, and long after I found his brand of humor to be immature and well, not funny, I skipped his column in every EGM I got.

Let me say I was surprised the man worked for EGM and kept his job long after I realized I didn't find him funny anymore. This was a magazine that numerous times had to restate the fact that they were targeting an older audience. Now I'm not denying the fact that many people reading video game magazines aren't going to enjoy Mr. Seanbaby and his "humor", but I also wouldn't put him at the top of my list for humorists I'd ask to write for my new and upcoming project.

I'll also put it out there that as a distinguished humorist, I would love a job writing for Shoe in this new project he has lined up. Is there an application out there?

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Gene — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:21:34 -0000

Thank God! Shoe, you've been one of my favorite videogame journalists since I began reading EGM in the mid 90's. I thought it really sucked when you left EGM and was really saddened when EGM got suddenly cancelled and 1up lost, well... everybody. I look forward to the project you're putting together and the honest non-game studio influenced reviews that you've done with great integrity for years.

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

CrispinB — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:23:59 -0000

Maybe if Shoe's venture really takes off, we'll have the next Denny'scast at Red Lobster or Olive Garden.

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

CrispinB — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:20:43 -0000

Heh--thanks man. I hope the truth isn't standing in the way of a good story on all these podcasts. :)

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

mike — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:54:09 -0000

yay, I can't wait to hear the first episode of denny'scast!

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

mike — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:46:42 -0000

oooh, big man with the distinguished sense of humor. I imagine if he were hired, his work wouldn't be shoved in your face. You probably wouldn't have to read it if you didn't want to. just sayin'.

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

mike — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:44:24 -0000

you should donate the $100 anyway

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Dan "Shoe" Hsu — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:25:40 -0000

We don't really need any art, but thanks for offering!

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Dan "Shoe" Hsu — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:25:18 -0000

Email address is now in the header. Thanks!

Re: Goodbye Sore Thumbs. Hello...?

Dan "Shoe" Hsu — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:24:14 -0000

Sorry man! Can't say. :)