UYD: Not a move common to the game

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Damo: Nov 8, 2002; The second-generation Pontiac Sunbird, introduced by the automaker for the 1982 model year as the J2000, was built to be an inexpensive and fuel-efficient front-wheel-drive commuter car capable of seating five.; Offensive Clock

On more actual podcast related stuff I really wanted to add something.

I started listening from episode 1 and I'm approaching 100. I'm in this interesting vibe with the show where I know literally every market, every coffee shop, every restaurant, every bar, park, street, town, theater, store, mall -- whatever LA or Boston locations they ever reference. I was born and raised in Los Angeles (Burbank, actually). I then moved to Boston for 4 years for school. So I get every LA reference, which are most prevalent obviously, since it's their and my home turf. But then anytime Seth mentions Boston or New England I'm right there with him as well. It's not cool so much in a "hey I know that place" way, more because I just lock in with their world experiences so much more. Having been around both their home cities people and culture makes it even more interesting on a personal level, and helps to relate with Seth and Jonathan's world view a bit. It also makes a lot of the stuff in the show an eerie kind of reflection of a lot of the poo poo I've seen over the years around here and in Boston.

Also kind of crazy because I'm convinced that I must have ran into Jonathan and probably Seth or been around them on several occasions unknowingly in the past. Considering how many places Jonathan frequents (according to the first 100 shows) that I've been going to forever, it's pretty likely. The Whole Foods and Hugo's restaurant alone I've been like hundreds of times over the years and Jonathan has referenced both a ton of times. Hopefully I'll run into them one day now that I actually am a fan of the show so I can say yo dawg, you dead dawg. Nah, I'll just say hi you are cool and I like your show :3:

Any other LA/Boston bred dudes experience UYD similarly?

Damo fucked around with this message at 08:09 on Mar 18, 2013

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dvorak: Sep 11, 2003; WARNING: Temporal rift detected!

Damo posted:

I live in LA, so I'm sure I'll have a chance to see them live at some point. The only issue is, I really don't know if I could stand to see them live. It's not UYD, it's just the awkwardness of the obsessed laugh-at-their-every-word type crowds that go along with it.

It sounds like you just need to get over yourself, man. Really, people go to the show to have a good time and laugh, and the guys expect it. The only person feeling awkward would be you - other than Seth of course. It's all cool, dude.

# ? Mar 18, 2013 10:11

Lampsacus: Oct 21, 2008

Damo posted:

It's not UYD, it's just the awkwardness of the obsessed laugh-at-their-every-word type crowds that go along with it.

I can understand this. It's like Doctor Who fandom or any other fandom. Some people seem to be more into being part of an 'injoke cool crowd' and I think UHY fanbase is pretty susceptible to this. Like you, I prefer to listen from a distance.

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a star war betamax: Sep 17, 2011; by Lowtax; Gary’s Answer

The thing that bothers me about the live shows is how much it changes Jonathan and Seth's dynamic. Jonathan is giddy with the attention of the crowd, while Seth forgets how to be funny.

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nub: Jul 20, 2009; Keep talking.

I like Colorado, the people there treat me right.

# ? Mar 18, 2013 14:40

beep by grandpa: May 5, 2004

Damo posted:

The only issue is, I really don't know if I could stand to see them live. It's not UYD, it's just the awkwardness of the obsessed laugh-at-their-every-word type crowds that go along with it.."

Have you ever been to a comedy show or a midnight theater?

The people there are laughing at everything because they're wrapped up in the moment and everything is better and more fun when you get to be a part of the whole experience. If you go to a live UYD and somehow didn't have a blast it's because you were too into your own head and didn't allow yourself to have any fun.

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manyak: Jan 26, 2006

Damo posted:

I live in LA, so I'm sure I'll have a chance to see them live at some point. The only issue is, I really don't know if I could stand to see them live. It's not UYD, it's just the awkwardness of the obsessed laugh-at-their-every-word type crowds that go along with it. It's not so much that I'm being curmudgeonly (although I will admit I am a bit); I don't fault or think anything negative about the fans for acting like that. We cool dudes. It's just that poo poo like that doesn't appeal to me and usually ruins my experience. I've been to similar types of shows with similar crowd dynamics like that in the past and never really enjoyed it overall. All of this combined with the fact that no one I know listens to UYD, and there's even less motivation to grin and bear it.

I not saying I want everyone to shut up like we are watching loving theater or anything either, It's a comedy show after all, and a bit of a UYD town hall type thing I guess. It's just a fine line between appropriate audience participation and obnoxious poo poo that can ruin the vibe. I know it's just my neurosis and most of you will likely think I'm a weirdo, but I can't help but feel this way.

I say all this but I probably will end up wanting to go when a show actually comes along. I likely won't have the willpower to miss it.Plus I would feel bad If I didn't go when there are so many other goons in UYD Nation that would kill for the chance.

One thing is for sure, if I go it's gonna be a weird loving show for whoever I take cause I don't know anyone who listens to UYD. I can see the conversation now. "Yeah, it's a comedy podcast, but not as dumb as that sounds. They talk about American Culture, like sexy babies."

Listening to the live eps on iTunes sucks poo poo because Seth is way too nervous to be funny anymore and Jonathan picks up the slack (badly), and hearing everyone in the audience laugh way too loud at every little joke gets annoying. But if you were there in person it'd probably be cool

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Marvin_Gardens: May 25, 2005

I've been to the B&N at The Grove, the one where a dude solicited us to "Holla back for a dope cock in your mouth"

It's a really nice store with celebrity book signings every week. hope somebody hollered back...

# ? Mar 18, 2013 19:24

Raar_Im_A_Dinosaur: Mar 16, 2006; GOOD LUCK!!

I'm sure that I would have fun at a live show, but I also know a lot of podcast listeners who like something enough to go to a show have a higher than average chance to be lovely because they don't get out much. Not even the majority, but definitely a contingent of these folks consists of people who otherwise would not go to a live show and don't know how to act.

# ? Mar 18, 2013 19:33

grvm: Sep 27, 2007; The violent young pony.

What's with you guys being afraid of seeing uyd live? Grab a friend and just go have some fun. I know if they were playing by me that's what I'd do. Sure there will be some people there that I'm not crazy about, but so what? Isn't that the case everywhere?

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mcvey: Aug 31, 2006; go caps haha

*Washington Capitals #1 Fan On DeviantArt*

grvm posted:

What's with you guys being afraid of seeing uyd live? Grab a friend and just go have some fun. I know if they were playing by me that's what I'd do. Sure there will be some people there that I'm not crazy about, but so what? Isn't that the case everywhere?

It's probably because there are 350+ regular episodes that are 100% solid gold but only a few live shows that don't stand up to the rest(unless you were there). It's a totally different dynamic compared to the others. I'd still go to one because why the gently caress not, as much as I'd like it to be the show's not going to be around forever and it would be great meeting them once.

# ? Mar 18, 2013 20:42

UP AND ADAM: Jan 24, 2007; by Pragmatica

I think you should definitely go to a show if they're in your city, dude. It's Uhh Yeah Dude!

# ? Mar 18, 2013 21:49

JethroMcB: Jan 23, 2004; We're normal now.
We love your family.

Finally, a UYD show in a city where I know someone and wouldn't have to worry about lodging!

...glad plane tickets for that weekend are looking to start $350 round trip. Super NOPE. UYD will never travel south of NYC on the east coast, will they?

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dvorak: Sep 11, 2003; WARNING: Temporal rift detected!

JethroMcB posted:

Finally, a UYD show in a city where I know someone and wouldn't have to worry about lodging!

...glad plane tickets for that weekend are looking to start $350 round trip. Super NOPE. UYD will never travel south of NYC on the east coast, will they?

They should do a show down in the Larroquette hometown of New Orleans. Now that would be great.

# ? Mar 18, 2013 23:22

Dip Facial: Feb 29, 2004; Unhealthy Harlequin

Damo posted:

Any other LA/Boston bred dudes experience UYD similarly?

I was born in Boston and then moved to LA after college and have a pretty similar experience. Part of the reason I became a fan of the podcast was Seth's take as an east coaster living in Los Angeles.

I ran into Jonathan leaving a Phish concert at the Hollywood Bowl and he was just as laid back in real life as you might expect. We chatted for a couple seconds, I think he apologized for running out of stickers, I told him not to worry about it, "UYD for life" and that was about it.

That was an awesome night.

# ? Mar 19, 2013 01:24

nub: Jul 20, 2009; Keep talking.

"I don't think I've ever seen a black person with Down Syndrome."

"That's because there are no black people in Malibu."

# ? Mar 19, 2013 17:36

JethroMcB: Jan 23, 2004; We're normal now.
We love your family.

The only thing funnier than Jonathan's assertion that 1 in 10 African Americans are born with Down's Syndrome is his retraction the next week.

"I said it was 1 in 10, and you said, 'Jonathan, those are terrible odds,' and I think I may have even said, 'I know. It's really sad.'"
"I was thinking, that's like, if I were in a Starbucks, in an African American neighborhood, there would be, like, 4 retarded kids in there. This is a crazy Starbucks!"

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WoG: Jul 13, 2004

e: ^^bah!

nub posted:

"I don't think I've ever seen a black person with Down Syndrome."

"That's because there are no black people in Malibu."

Been working through the back catalog (again) a bit while running; just caught that ep Sunday.

"Turns out 1 in 10 black children have Down Syndrome!"

# ? Mar 19, 2013 18:03

dvorak: Sep 11, 2003; WARNING: Temporal rift detected!

JethroMcB posted:

The only thing funnier than Jonathan's assertion that 1 in 10 African Americans are born with Down's Syndrome is his retraction the next week.

"I said it was 1 in 10, and you said, 'Jonathan, those are terrible odds,' and I think I may have even said, 'I know. It's really sad.'"
"I was thinking, that's like, if I were in a Starbucks, in an African American neighborhood, there would be, like, 4 retarded kids in there. This is a crazy Starbucks!"

America through the eyes of two American Starbucks customers.

# ? Mar 19, 2013 21:38

Damo: Nov 8, 2002; The second-generation Pontiac Sunbird, introduced by the automaker for the 1982 model year as the J2000, was built to be an inexpensive and fuel-efficient front-wheel-drive commuter car capable of seating five.; Offensive Clock

Episode 98: 12:15

ZzzzGook. ZzzzChink.

I don't think I've rewinded any other 15-20 seconds of Uhh yeah dude as much as this moment for some reason. There is probably something wrong with me.

# ? Mar 21, 2013 07:13

niethan: Nov 22, 2005; Don't be scared, homie!

Jaydog has a new live in girlfriend called Geneva? Was she ever mentioned before? I'm so happy for him :-)

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Combaticus: Jan 14, 2008; Perfection

Dominance

Ultimate

Fighting

Biotechnology

UYD: Holographic alligators.

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Raar_Im_A_Dinosaur: Mar 16, 2006; GOOD LUCK!!

niethan posted:

Jaydog has a new live in girlfriend called Geneva? Was she ever mentioned before? I'm so happy for him :-)

Yeah she's come up a few times, even Seth's girl came up once, my head almost exploded.

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C-Euro: Mar 20, 2010; Soiled Meat

"What does ATM stand for?"
"I can't tell you, my mother listens to this show. Oh wait, that kind of ATM"

# ? Mar 22, 2013 18:51

dvorak: Sep 11, 2003; WARNING: Temporal rift detected!

This week's show was great. It reminded me a lot of some of their older stuff.

# ? Mar 22, 2013 22:29

Raar_Im_A_Dinosaur: Mar 16, 2006; GOOD LUCK!!

Jonathan Laroquette, dream driver.

# ? Mar 23, 2013 03:22

dvorak: Sep 11, 2003; WARNING: Temporal rift detected!

I can only imagine the sight that would have been Seth drunkenly setting off fireworks in the parking lot of a Coffee Bean at 7 in the morning.

# ? Mar 23, 2013 05:40

Anonymous Robot: Jun 1, 2007; Lost his leg in Robo War I

It's so adorable how not only does Jonathan think the word is "hologramic", he continually finds situations in which he needs to use the word.

# ? Mar 24, 2013 07:35

bango skank: Jan 15, 2008; by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

Don't sleep on Deep Space 9.

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KICK BAMA KICK: Mar 2, 2009

Don't know if it was just me but iTunes somehow served me Ep 335 labeled as this week's 364. When they mentioned Mos Def becoming Yasim Bey I was suspicious cause that's old news, and then Jonathan talked about being late for Seth's girlfriend's party, which I knew I'd heard before. So if that's the episode you heard, redownload it cause you still have new UYD in the pipe.

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GraPar: Jun 2, 2011

A Violence Gang posted:

Don't know if it was just me but iTunes somehow served me Ep 335 labeled as this week's 364. When they mentioned Mos Def becoming Yasim Bey I was suspicious cause that's old news, and then Jonathan talked about being late for Seth's girlfriend's party, which I knew I'd heard before. So if that's the episode you heard, redownload it cause you still have new UYD in the pipe.

This happened to me too, was having some weird UYDeja-Vu, then when Jonathan said he'd never heard YOLO I knew it couldn't be recent.

# ? Mar 24, 2013 16:57

Binowru: Feb 15, 2007; I never set out to be weird. It was always other people who called me weird.

A Violence Gang posted:

Don't know if it was just me but iTunes somehow served me Ep 335 labeled as this week's 364. When they mentioned Mos Def becoming Yasim Bey I was suspicious cause that's old news, and then Jonathan talked about being late for Seth's girlfriend's party, which I knew I'd heard before. So if that's the episode you heard, redownload it cause you still have new UYD in the pipe.

This happened to me too! I thought it might have been because of some glitch in the iPhone's new lovely Podcast app

# ? Mar 25, 2013 10:47

The Quake: Nov 1, 2006

Man they left me hanging on the Active Shooter Situation last week and then Jonathan comes out with it this week, so good.

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Jeff Wiiver: Jul 13, 2007

Website and RSS feed are down yet again. It amazes me how inept and irresponsible Jonathan can be. Must drive Seth up the wall.

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sum: Nov 15, 2010

Really glad I decided to go back and listen from the beginning. I heard one of the funniest Jonathan stories on episode 12 of all places, so I decided to make a video out of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzBhzq1mEvU

# ? Mar 25, 2013 23:28

a star war betamax: Sep 17, 2011; by Lowtax; Gary’s Answer

Jonathan must be off livin' the hologramic life in NYC instead of paying the website bill.

# ? Mar 26, 2013 00:05

a pipe smoking dog: Jan 25, 2010; "haha, dogs can't smoke!"

i poo poo trains posted:

Really glad I decided to go back and listen from the beginning. I heard one of the funniest Jonathan stories on episode 12 of all places, so I decided to make a video out of it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzBhzq1mEvU

Oh god Jonathan is so gently caress up it is unbelievable sometimes.

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