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I don't know if I'm in the minority, but I do enjoy reading other people's opinions on the RLM members.
Josh is alright because he plays the straight man to the most absurd degree. It's actually jarring when he makes a joke to me. He's like the bassist; he's there so you don't notice him but gives depth to everyone else.
Len is always nice to have, along with that comic book guy, because they add an extra layer of information and experience to fill in areas the others don't quite cover. The two of them also play as straight men but they have such good chemistry with the others that they allow fantastic set ups for great jokes and moments which wouldn't have happened otherwise.
While she was on the show, Jessie certainly existed, I guess. That blonde lady who was clearly attracted to a hilariously apathetic Jay was fun because of how much energy she brought to the table, but Jessie could have been replaced by an emotive cockatoo and would have been as insightful and memorable.
The Canadians are lukewarm to me, though. Jim is too flat; he sort of works with the others, but it feels like they're carrying his weight for him. Collin is nice because he's clearly having fun and brings a positive energy, but at the same time, I can't really think of any jokes, gags, or observations that really stand out from him. He's certainly unique compared to the others, and he's inoffensive at worst.
Jack is alright. He doesn't seem to meld well with anyone but Rich, though. Sometimes it seems like everyone else but Rich ignores him. Oddly enough, that makes him somewhat amusing because of it. As strange as it sounds, Jack is funnier when he isn't trying to be funny. He has an innately goofy way of speaking and behaving, and he feels like he's trying too hard when he actually tries to make a joke. The best analogy I can make is that he works best doing akin to play-by-play commentary, making observations instead of attempts at humor.
Mac is pretty nice to have around. He's sort of like a mixture of everyone and goes along with the crew just fine. He has a sort of demanding presence at times, which leads to moments which feel too centralized onto specifically him, but they aren't common enough to be too much of a nuisance.
As for the "obviously bad" members, I dislike Patten and Max. Patten felt too smarmy to be likeable and I can't name anything worth noting about his episode. As for Max, he tries too hard, like everyone else says. He gets too over-the-top, constantly yelling everyone five minutes, doing things like stomping his feet or spouting RIM memes during screenings, and generally sounding too forced. Both of their singular episodes are almost unwatchable to me.
Josh is alright because he plays the straight man to the most absurd degree. It's actually jarring when he makes a joke to me. He's like the bassist; he's there so you don't notice him but gives depth to everyone else.
Len is always nice to have, along with that comic book guy, because they add an extra layer of information and experience to fill in areas the others don't quite cover. The two of them also play as straight men but they have such good chemistry with the others that they allow fantastic set ups for great jokes and moments which wouldn't have happened otherwise.
While she was on the show, Jessie certainly existed, I guess. That blonde lady who was clearly attracted to a hilariously apathetic Jay was fun because of how much energy she brought to the table, but Jessie could have been replaced by an emotive cockatoo and would have been as insightful and memorable.
The Canadians are lukewarm to me, though. Jim is too flat; he sort of works with the others, but it feels like they're carrying his weight for him. Collin is nice because he's clearly having fun and brings a positive energy, but at the same time, I can't really think of any jokes, gags, or observations that really stand out from him. He's certainly unique compared to the others, and he's inoffensive at worst.
Jack is alright. He doesn't seem to meld well with anyone but Rich, though. Sometimes it seems like everyone else but Rich ignores him. Oddly enough, that makes him somewhat amusing because of it. As strange as it sounds, Jack is funnier when he isn't trying to be funny. He has an innately goofy way of speaking and behaving, and he feels like he's trying too hard when he actually tries to make a joke. The best analogy I can make is that he works best doing akin to play-by-play commentary, making observations instead of attempts at humor.
Mac is pretty nice to have around. He's sort of like a mixture of everyone and goes along with the crew just fine. He has a sort of demanding presence at times, which leads to moments which feel too centralized onto specifically him, but they aren't common enough to be too much of a nuisance.
As for the "obviously bad" members, I dislike Patten and Max. Patten felt too smarmy to be likeable and I can't name anything worth noting about his episode. As for Max, he tries too hard, like everyone else says. He gets too over-the-top, constantly yelling everyone five minutes, doing things like stomping his feet or spouting RIM memes during screenings, and generally sounding too forced. Both of their singular episodes are almost unwatchable to me.
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The thing with both Shatner and Mike is that they both enjoy annoying others and Mike has become so good via the suffering of Rich at it he doesn't need to interact to show his power.
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Shatner is Mike's real father. Change my mind.
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We need a maximum age restriction on social media.
Shatner's boomerisms were unbearable.
Shatner's boomerisms were unbearable.
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Won't lie, I was laughing almost as much as Jay was during Mike's reading of the Boomer Wars.
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Was this the first Red Letter Media clip show?
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NO IT'S IMOPSSIBLE
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I genuinely feel bad for Mike regarding the Boomer Fight. I can't imagine how shitty it is to have your childhood hero make fun of you on Twitter and think you're an asshole for something that's not a big deal. And tbh the RLM fans aren't helping, as funny as some of the replies are.
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I have to believe there is a bit of sincerity to him saying his heart cant take it. He plays it off well but I could see there being some real disappointment and frustration over this. So close to William Shatner but just can't get through to him.
We can only hope this causes his mind to break long enough to watch Below Decks just to torment Rich with it.
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I was wondering why TF Mike would make this video since he doesn't get involved in social media shit. Figured it out right away and the very end confirmed it. Mike is genuinely hurt that one of his idols hates him. The video is less for the fans and more a 20 minute long tweet reply that can be summed up as "please don't hate me Mr. Shatner my fans are actual retards". He looks like he dragged Jay out of bed so he wouldn't look like a shmuck replying on his own. I feel bad for Mike but after reading through Shat's tweets I'm positive it's not really him. Mike can rest easy that the real Shat still has no idea who he is, let alone hate him. Same story with Takei and his left wing social media empire. He doesn't run any of it he just shows up when they tell him to.
Latest wheel ep was one of the best recent vids. Usually Mike seems bored and tired but in this one he was actually trying. Jay was the one phoning it in though. But we know he was going through some shit so I guess he gets a pass. Wonder if this hair is for good. It doesn't look bad on him but the way he keeps smoothing it back makes it look greasy as fuck. His last hair cut suited him better.
Latest wheel ep was one of the best recent vids. Usually Mike seems bored and tired but in this one he was actually trying. Jay was the one phoning it in though. But we know he was going through some shit so I guess he gets a pass. Wonder if this hair is for good. It doesn't look bad on him but the way he keeps smoothing it back makes it look greasy as fuck. His last hair cut suited him better.
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It may be worth pointing out that Shatner has a decades long reputation for being an insufferable asshole (Harlan Ellison famously accused him of line-counting Star Trek scripts to make sure Nimoy's part was never bigger than his) and, frankly, often comes across in interviews as not being all that bright. Hell, RLM pointed this out in one of their Trek reviews with footage of him out in the Mojave babbling about seabeds and how it was all underwater millions of years ago.
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More proof that Red Letter Media is one of the best creations of the internet era.
It's so real. I feel actual feelings for Mike Stoklasa. It broke new ground!
It's so real. I feel actual feelings for Mike Stoklasa. It broke new ground!
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I've always heard that William Shatner is a dick, but I've never gotten to see it in real time.
Watching him compound misunderstanding upon misunderstanding and refusing to reflect is amazing to watch. This is a case study in the subject. He's like an Sensitive Joss Whedon before Sensitive Joss Whedons were a thing.
Watching him compound misunderstanding upon misunderstanding and refusing to reflect is amazing to watch. This is a case study in the subject. He's like an Sensitive Joss Whedon before Sensitive Joss Whedons were a thing.
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Shatner keeps saying he doesn't care but he's still going right fucking now and has been for hours.
He keeps getting handed so many off ramps and keeps doubling down. This is amazing.
He keeps getting handed so many off ramps and keeps doubling down. This is amazing.
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Actually the only thing that would made Boomer Fight better (the pinnacle of art, really) is if at the very end, Shatner walked onto screen, went up to Mike and said,
"Oh don't be like that. Of course I don't hate you. Who could possibly hate Rich Evans?"
*pats mike on the cheek and exits*
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I genuinely believe that, not only is Shatner not directly controlling his Twitter feed, but he's also intentionally jerking people around. He's always come across like a guy who doesn't mind upsetting people. It keeps him relevant.
Plus, RLM is huge on YouTube, and the fans are legion. Imagine getting every fan (even if they're all well-meaning and not merely venting their spleens on social media) tweeting at you endlessly, all saying the same thing for hours and hours and hours. How would you, who know nothing about RLM, distinguish that experience from some typical Internet Celebrity assholes using their e-fame to sustain the flood of tweets for a little longer, just out of ego or spite? Courting outrage is practically a part of that position, these days.
I assume Shatner is kind of a narcissistic jerk. He's an actor. It's part of the job description. I'm not mad at him for the confusion. Or even the trolling, if he is trolling. I'm just sad for Mike that one of his heroes is thoughtlessly dunking on him.