My Five Favorite Red Dead Redemption Glitches
Rockstar recently released a new game called Back to the Future III. Well thats what I wish the game's plot was about but instead they released a game set in the same era only its about cowboys or something. I don't own the game, not because I don't think it will be awesome but the glitch videos far outweigh any possible gameplay moments. Rockstar is also releasing bug fixes for it and sadly I'd rather play the broken version as opposed to the fixed edition.
Glitch 1: Bird People
Apparently the game has confused the character models for birds and people
Glitch 2: Honing Dynamite
In the 1800s, man's greatest invention was honing dynamite that was used to effectively destroy local bird populations
Glitch 3: Bear Riding a Horse
Either this is a circus mod or just a really funny bug
Glitch 4: The hardest part about rollerblading ...
is telling your parents you're gay
Glitch 5: Horse embedded in the ground
Karate Kid Remake: An Epic Fail in the Making
So for those of you who don't know, they are remaking the classic film The Karate Kid. The original version was a commercial and critical success to the point that Pat Morita earned an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor. The film is a well loved classic which is why Hollywood has decided that it would be the perfect movie to ruin with an updated version.
I encourage you to watch the trailer first then read about all of the mistakes this film is making below:
- First of all KARATE IS FROM JAPAN. It was developed in Japan's Ryukyu Islands and was later brought to main land Japan. I'd like to take this opportunity to note that international relations between China and Japan are cordial but the countries are not close in any way. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if Chinese people are mad that a Japanese martial art is featured in main land China.
- Second of all Jackie Chan is a master of Kung-Fu. Knowing Kung Fu is in no way akin to knowing Karate ... imagine driving an automatic transmission and thinking you don't need someone to teach you how to drive a semi-truck because you "know how to drive."
- Third the film is really negative in how it portrays Chinese life. The film portrays China as an ambivalent society that doesn't welcome foreigners but I would completely disagree ... if you look at the China's record on human rights, you'll see a loving inclusive society that encourages diversity. /sarcasm
- Fourth of all the film acts like all Chinese children know martial arts. That's bullshit. Most of the Chinese people I know can't bench press the bar at the gym (mainly because they are women) and the ones that are really strong would rather brag about their successful careers and basketball skills rather than any prowess in martial arts.
- Fifth of all Jackie Chan isn't a great choice for a lead character. If you want someone who knows how to kick some ass, cast someone from the UFC who uses karate to win championships (cough Lyoto Machida cough). With the emergence of mixed martial arts, it makes other martial arts actors (with the exception of Tony Jaa from Ong Bak fame) look like well ... actors.
- Sixth of all the film gives it a 2000s "Dance Movie" type feel. If you watched the trailer and felt like you were watching Save the Last Dance, you aren't alone.
- Seventh of all the film, if you're still reading, I did some research while writing this post and discovered that the film will indeed be about Kung Fu. So then why the hell call it The Karate Kid? WTF?
Stupid Advertiser Mistake: Political Views
I unsubscribed from an email list today. I know what you're thinking, big deal who cares.
But the reason why is pretty funny.
Last year I subscribed to the mailing list for a local sports and recreation company that offers products / services I enjoy. No big deal and I had no problem with it until they sent out an email inviting me to a talk about health and wellness.
The speaker wasn't talking about eating right or exercising or any of the normal stuff that health and wellness speakers focus on. Instead the woman was giving a speech about a recent book she wrote detailing how vaccines are a government ploy to enslave the masses and remove people with genetic defects to further the agenda of eugenics. (This makes perfect sense according to Spencer Pratt)
And I was being invited to share in this conspiracy orgy by a sports and recreation company. No thanks.
Gaining the trust of the consumer is difficult enough, don't lose it by throwing out points of contention among your audience.