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NieR Occomata: Jan 18, 2009; Glory to Mankind.

I'm genuinely worried that MBMBaM will devolve into a "dads talking about their kids/parenting" podcast.

Yes, yes, I know it's practically memetic at this point, but I've gone through enough frustration with favorite indie comedians who swear up and down that being a dad won't change their acts/they'll complain about how annoying "dad comedian" humor is and like two years later they're wearing plaid shirts and talking about how little Timmy took his first steps or some really cutesy anecdote about something young Mandy did. They lose all their edge and it's really unfortunate, pretty much the only person I've seen transition to "being a dad" humor well was Patton Oswalt and that was largely because he still made it about how much of a depressed fuckup he was, and how he suddenly had obligations to be a happier person beyond himself. Pretty much everybody else just loses their edge and what makes them compelling, and I really hope that doesn't happen with my three favorite goodboys.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 16:54

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# ? May 10, 2024 08:38

Kojiro: Aug 11, 2003; LET'S GET TO THE TOP!

Toxxupation posted:

I'm genuinely worried that MBMBaM will devolve into a "dads talking about their kids/parenting" podcast.

Yes, yes, I know it's practically memetic at this point, but I've gone through enough frustration with favorite indie comedians who swear up and down that being a dad won't change their acts/they'll complain about how annoying "dad comedian" humor is and like two years later they're wearing plaid shirts and talking about how little Timmy took his first steps or some really cutesy anecdote about something young Mandy did. They lose all their edge and it's really unfortunate, pretty much the only person I've seen transition to "being a dad" humor well was Patton Oswalt and that was largely because he still made it about how much of a depressed fuckup he was, and how he suddenly had obligations to be a happier person beyond himself. Pretty much everybody else just loses their edge and what makes them compelling, and I really hope that doesn't happen with my three favorite goodboys.

It's very important that these internet comedians live their lives according to what is best for you in particular

# ? Jun 2, 2016 17:06

Serf: May 5, 2011

Pray tell what sort of "edge" the McElroy brothers have.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 17:09

Toaster Beef: Jan 23, 2007; that's not nature's way

Reminder that Justin McElroy having a kid just meant he was free to live the Jimmy Buffett-Lovin' Big Dog Shirt-Wearin' Dad Life he'd been living for years anyway

# ? Jun 2, 2016 17:11

Arsonist Daria: Feb 27, 2011; ^{Requiescat in pace.}

Toxxupation posted:

I'm genuinely worried that MBMBaM will devolve into a "dads talking about their kids/parenting" podcast.

Yes, yes, I know it's practically memetic at this point, but I've gone through enough frustration with favorite indie comedians who swear up and down that being a dad won't change their acts/they'll complain about how annoying "dad comedian" humor is and like two years later they're wearing plaid shirts and talking about how little Timmy took his first steps or some really cutesy anecdote about something young Mandy did. They lose all their edge and it's really unfortunate, pretty much the only person I've seen transition to "being a dad" humor well was Patton Oswalt and that was largely because he still made it about how much of a depressed fuckup he was, and how he suddenly had obligations to be a happier person beyond himself. Pretty much everybody else just loses their edge and what makes them compelling, and I really hope that doesn't happen with my three favorite goodboys.

good fuckin god

# ? Jun 2, 2016 17:11

SpacePig: Apr 4, 2007; Hold that pose.
I've gotta get something.

One thing I wouldn't be surprised to see is that they might not have the time to do Adventure Zone Nights like they wanted to once the kids are born, but I can't imagine them getting any less funny. Justin only ever talked about being a dad when the question merited it, I can't imagine the other brothers being any different.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 17:16

poor life choice: Jul 21, 2006

Toxxupation posted:

I'm genuinely worried that MBMBaM will devolve into a "dads talking about their kids/parenting" podcast.

Yes, yes, I know it's practically memetic at this point, but I've gone through enough frustration with favorite indie comedians who swear up and down that being a dad won't change their acts/they'll complain about how annoying "dad comedian" humor is and like two years later they're wearing plaid shirts and talking about how little Timmy took his first steps or some really cutesy anecdote about something young Mandy did. They lose all their edge and it's really unfortunate, pretty much the only person I've seen transition to "being a dad" humor well was Patton Oswalt and that was largely because he still made it about how much of a depressed fuckup he was, and how he suddenly had obligations to be a happier person beyond himself. Pretty much everybody else just loses their edge and what makes them compelling, and I really hope that doesn't happen with my three favorite goodboys.

Which comedians hurt you?

# ? Jun 2, 2016 17:20

abraham linksys: Sep 6, 2010

justin talks about being a dad so infrequently that i literally can't remember if he has one kid or two

# ? Jun 2, 2016 17:24

Arsonist Daria: Feb 27, 2011; ^{Requiescat in pace.}

abraham linksys posted:

justin talks about being a dad so infrequently that i literally can't remember if he has one kid or two

Two, his actual child and the invisible one that has made him a dad for the entirety of the podcast

# ? Jun 2, 2016 17:26

LazyMaybe: Aug 18, 2013; oouagh

I literally didn't remember which one was already a dad, also MBMBaM isn't about pushing the envelope in that kind of way, also any comedian who relies upon "edge" to be funny is not a good comedian.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 17:36

Waffleman_: Jan 20, 2011; I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna!!!

MBMBaM is good clean fun, except with swears and butts.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 17:38

Snooze Cruise: Feb 16, 2013; hey look,
a post

Waffleman_ posted:

MBMBaM is good clean fun, except with swears and butts.

sometimes i hink "are they filling up my earholes a bit too much with this penis talk"?

# ? Jun 2, 2016 17:44

SpacePig: Apr 4, 2007; Hold that pose.
I've gotta get something.

I hope this show goes on long enough that they find a Neo Yahoo Answers question that they figure out, over the course of reading it aloud, that it is one of their children.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 17:45

Waffleman_: Jan 20, 2011; I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna!!!

https://twitter.com/100ftrobotgolf/status/738414470838394880

No loving way.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:00

Sushi in Yiddish: Feb 2, 2008

Waffleman_ posted:

https://twitter.com/100ftrobotgolf/status/738414470838394880

No loving way.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:05

Roach Warehouse: Nov 1, 2010

Well guess I'm definitely buying this game now.

I know Justin provided some ambient voices for Roundabout, but it seems like just about everyone did. This is great.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:07

Snooze Cruise: Feb 16, 2013; hey look,
a post

Waffleman_ posted:

https://twitter.com/100ftrobotgolf/status/738414470838394880

No loving way.

this isn't april fools

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:11

purple death ray: Jul 28, 2007; me omw 2 steal ur girl

If you're worried about dad talk go back and listen to Glass Shark, Justin opens up the show with some dad anecdotes and still is extremely funny. That is one of the best episodes of the entire podcast too.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:11

Poopy Palpy: Jun 10, 2000; Im da fwiggin Poopy Palpy XD

Toaster Beef posted:

Reminder that Justin McElroy having a kid just meant he was free to live the Jimmy Buffett-Lovin' Big Dog Shirt-Wearin' Dad Life he'd been living for years anyway

Reminder that Clint McElroy is the best McElroy and he's been a dad since the dawn of time.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:13

SpacePig: Apr 4, 2007; Hold that pose.
I've gotta get something.

I thought that game looked kinda cool, but needed an excuse to buy another golf video game. I guess I've found my excuse now.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:15

DoctorWhat: Nov 18, 2011; A little privacy, please?

THE MCELROYS AND MEDIBOT IN THE SAME GAME

HOW AM I GOING TO DEAL WITH THIS?!

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:17

fatherboxx: Mar 25, 2013

too bad its a VR only game

Toxxupation posted:

I'm genuinely worried that MBMBaM will devolve into a "dads talking about their kids/parenting" podcast.

Yes, yes, I know it's practically memetic at this point, but I've gone through enough frustration with favorite indie comedians who swear up and down that being a dad won't change their acts/they'll complain about how annoying "dad comedian" humor is and like two years later they're wearing plaid shirts and talking about how little Timmy took his first steps or some really cutesy anecdote about something young Mandy did. They lose all their edge and it's really unfortunate, pretty much the only person I've seen transition to "being a dad" humor well was Patton Oswalt and that was largely because he still made it about how much of a depressed fuckup he was, and how he suddenly had obligations to be a happier person beyond himself. Pretty much everybody else just loses their edge and what makes them compelling, and I really hope that doesn't happen with my three favorite goodboys.

look at all those words

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:17

Waffleman_: Jan 20, 2011; I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna!!!

fatherboxx posted:

too bad its a VR only game

It's not. You can play on a TV with a controller.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:18

Roach Warehouse: Nov 1, 2010

frankly i found the latest griffin's so-called goofer in poor taste, he violated his journalistic integrity by portraying a phony life and death struggle and the loss of a dear friend also the dark orb graphic was scary

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:47

mikeycp: Nov 24, 2010; I've changed a lot since I started hanging with Sonic, but I can't depend on him forever. I know I can do this by myself! Okay, Eggman! Bring it on!

Toxxupation posted:

I'm genuinely worried that MBMBaM will devolve into a "dads talking about their kids/parenting" podcast.

Yes, yes, I know it's practically memetic at this point, but I've gone through enough frustration with favorite indie comedians who swear up and down that being a dad won't change their acts/they'll complain about how annoying "dad comedian" humor is and like two years later they're wearing plaid shirts and talking about how little Timmy took his first steps or some really cutesy anecdote about something young Mandy did. They lose all their edge and it's really unfortunate, pretty much the only person I've seen transition to "being a dad" humor well was Patton Oswalt and that was largely because he still made it about how much of a depressed fuckup he was, and how he suddenly had obligations to be a happier person beyond himself. Pretty much everybody else just loses their edge and what makes them compelling, and I really hope that doesn't happen with my three favorite goodboys.

What the actual gently caress is wrong with you.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:53

SpacePig: Apr 4, 2007; Hold that pose.
I've gotta get something.

Roach Warehouse posted:

frankly i found the latest griffin's so-called goofer in poor taste, he violated his journalistic integrity by portraying a phony life and death struggle and the loss of a dear friend also the dark orb graphic was scary

Do you think the dark orb could use Griffin's terminal to bring itself into the flesh world? I hope not, because that'd be incredibly irresponsible of Griffin to leave the terminal unattended like that.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 18:56

Cael: Feb 2, 2004; I get this funky high on the yellow sun.

Toxxupation posted:

I'm genuinely worried that MBMBaM will devolve into a "dads talking about their kids/parenting" podcast.

Yes, yes, I know it's practically memetic at this point, but I've gone through enough frustration with favorite indie comedians who swear up and down that being a dad won't change their acts/they'll complain about how annoying "dad comedian" humor is and like two years later they're wearing plaid shirts and talking about how little Timmy took his first steps or some really cutesy anecdote about something young Mandy did. They lose all their edge and it's really unfortunate, pretty much the only person I've seen transition to "being a dad" humor well was Patton Oswalt and that was largely because he still made it about how much of a depressed fuckup he was, and how he suddenly had obligations to be a happier person beyond himself. Pretty much everybody else just loses their edge and what makes them compelling, and I really hope that doesn't happen with my three favorite goodboys.

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# ? Jun 2, 2016 19:06

Snooze Cruise: Feb 16, 2013; hey look,
a post

SpacePig posted:

Do you think the dark orb could use Griffin's terminal to bring itself into the flesh world? I hope not, because that'd be incredibly irresponsible of Griffin to leave the terminal unattended like that.

Th McElroy brothers are really getting too dangerous, isn't this like the 5th world ending threat they brought to power?

# ? Jun 2, 2016 19:10

Arsonist Daria: Feb 27, 2011; ^{Requiescat in pace.}

Waffleman_ posted:

https://twitter.com/100ftrobotgolf/status/738414470838394880

No loving way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70utG1L5bfU

# ? Jun 2, 2016 19:28

Guy Mann: Mar 28, 2016; by Lowtax

mikeycp posted:

What the actual gently caress is wrong with you.

He's not wrong.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 19:28

poor life choice: Jul 21, 2006

Guy Mann posted:

He's not wrong.

I have heard the comedians + kids = lovely comedian bit before... in Patton Oswalt's standup. I can't think of any comedian whose product changed one way or the other after a kid, but I don't exactly follow the trade. Can you name any?

# ? Jun 2, 2016 19:46

sexpig by night: Sep 8, 2011; by Azathoth

poor life choice posted:

I have heard the comedians + kids = lovely comedian bit before... in Patton Oswalt's standup. I can't think of any comedian whose product changed one way or the other after a kid, but I don't exactly follow the trade. Can you name any?

Yea and hilariously this only really came true...with Patton Oswalt. I still love the dude as a comic and all but he for sure evolved into 'a ton of my comic bits are now about my kid/domestic life'. I can't think of anyone that actually happened to other than the dude who vowed to die before it happened...

SpacePig posted:

I thought that game looked kinda cool, but needed an excuse to buy another golf video game. I guess I've found my excuse now.

Also this. I was thinking 'I don't really NEED more golf even if this is a cool idea, maybe when a sale comes' but nope, nevermind that.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 19:55

Wake_N_Bake: Dec 5, 2003; I love to argue by using all caps. I feel it helps keep people from noticing that I have little or nothing to add to any given conversation. I also

The DnD personal messages on TAZ are so cringe worthy. That one where a parent said they enjoyed fandoms with their kid... Jesus.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 20:18

mikeycp: Nov 24, 2010; I've changed a lot since I started hanging with Sonic, but I can't depend on him forever. I know I can do this by myself! Okay, Eggman! Bring it on!

Maybe those messages would be better if their writers were playing with a different system.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 20:20

Nemico: Sep 23, 2006

Yeah. Maybe FATAL would be better

# ? Jun 2, 2016 20:32

Visual Sneeze: Mar 4, 2008; Rose City 'til I die!

Wake_N_Bake posted:

The DnD personal messages on TAZ are so cringe worthy. That one where a parent said they enjoyed fandoms with their kid... Jesus.

I think they're sweet. :shobon:

# ? Jun 2, 2016 21:22

SpacePig: Apr 4, 2007; Hold that pose.
I've gotta get something.

A pretty safe way to keep your kid from getting wholly devoured by a fandom is to participate in it with them. Being able to talk to them about a thing they like means they won't necessarily have to turn to weirdo strangers on the internet.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 22:05

Scudworth: Jan 1, 2005; When life gives you lemons, you clone those lemons, and make super lemons.; Dinosaur Gum

Plus once they realize their parent likes it too, they'll drop that poo poo faster than light.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 22:09

Snooze Cruise: Feb 16, 2013; hey look,
a post

SpacePig posted:

A pretty safe way to keep your kid from getting wholly devoured by a fandom is to participate in it with them. Being able to talk to them about a thing they like means they won't necessarily have to turn to weirdo strangers on the internet.

Parents should be teaching kids media literacy but they have none themselves typically

# ? Jun 2, 2016 22:10

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NieR Occomata: Jan 18, 2009; Glory to Mankind.

The most hosed up part of this episode of The Adventure Zone is the implication that a goon would ever be popular and well-liked. I mean, come on.

# ? Jun 2, 2016 23:32

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