Poll: Are you trying to be Yahtzee?

[DeepPockets69]

yes but is also important to be cynical in an individual style per say

 

[garfoldsomeoneelse]

You'll be surprised to find out that the lovable jerk persona existed long before Mr. Croshaw graced the internet with his hilarious reviews/rants.

Precisely.

It doesn't seem like OP understands that the people that like Yahtzee's style are generally like-minded people. You know, jerks. Therefore, one can reason that Yahtzee attracted a lot of jerks (like myself) to this site.

I will admit, however, that my reviewing style is influenced by Yahtzee to a degree, but I'm constantly trying to avoid drawing a parallel.

Mr. Poster-Man, you fail to see my point.
You have admitted channeling Yahtzee, yet condemned my belief that posters... Channel Yahtzee.
Just because Yahtzee is a likable fellow does it mean that copy cats are any less excused?

Allow me to make a parallel. I dont like Bob Marley, yet i respect him. He made music with heart. However when i see a high school drop out with massive dreads who idolizes Marley, i cant help but get mad at him for his lack of originality. When someone is doing something, and they are wearing a shirt that states as much, i feel they are trying to hard. Therefore, to come to a site where the most popular attraction is a vulgar fast talking British/Australian man, and then mimic his style, it just strikes as a little hollow.

Just because he hates fanboys does not mean hes unable to catch some on the cuff of his jeans while he strolls through the humor centers of our brains.

And you, Mr. Original Poster-man, fail to understand the subtleties of the English language.

To be influenced by someone, for example, in your writings, is to see and understand that what somebody is doing is a successful thing, and then attempt to extrapolate exactly what it is that makes them better than everybody else.

This may immediately cause one to jump to the conclusion that the person doing this has no originality at all, but it is, in reality, a process of learning. Somebody that grows up reading Stephen King is going to be an exponentially better writer than somebody that grows up reading Stephanie Meyer. The former would understand what it is to be descriptive, and use vibrant, florid language, writing a beautiful and original story about whatever they so desire. while the latter would be stuck writing terrible rambling run-on sentences using the same five adjectives ad nauseum about the same characters throughout the entire book.

To channel someone, however, is to mimic their style entirely. If someone were to channel Stephen King, they would write a tl;dr book about something scary, while a fangirl channeling Meyer would write a book about Cedward Ullen and Sella Bwan and goth kids that call themselves vampires playing basefootball.

 

[Extravaganza]

I agree with OP.
It's really annoying

 

[BentNeatly]

You'll be surprised to find out that the lovable jerk persona existed long before Mr. Croshaw graced the internet with his hilarious reviews/rants.

Precisely.

It doesn't seem like OP understands that the people that like Yahtzee's style are generally like-minded people. You know, jerks. Therefore, one can reason that Yahtzee attracted a lot of jerks (like myself) to this site.

I will admit, however, that my reviewing style is influenced by Yahtzee to a degree, but I'm constantly trying to avoid drawing a parallel.

Mr. Poster-Man, you fail to see my point.
You have admitted channeling Yahtzee, yet condemned my belief that posters... Channel Yahtzee.
Just because Yahtzee is a likable fellow does it mean that copy cats are any less excused?

Allow me to make a parallel. I dont like Bob Marley, yet i respect him. He made music with heart. However when i see a high school drop out with massive dreads who idolizes Marley, i cant help but get mad at him for his lack of originality. When someone is doing something, and they are wearing a shirt that states as much, i feel they are trying to hard. Therefore, to come to a site where the most popular attraction is a vulgar fast talking British/Australian man, and then mimic his style, it just strikes as a little hollow.

Just because he hates fanboys does not mean hes unable to catch some on the cuff of his jeans while he strolls through the humor centers of our brains.

And you, Mr. Original Poster-man, fail to understand the subtleties of the English language.

To be influenced by someone, for example, in your writings, is to see and understand that what somebody is doing is a successful thing, and then attempt to extrapolate exactly what it is that makes them better than everybody else.

This may immediately cause one to jump to the conclusion that the person doing this has no originality at all, but it is, in reality, a process of learning. Somebody that grows up reading Stephen King is going to be an exponentially better writer than somebody that grows up reading Stephanie Meyer. The former would understand what it is to be descriptive, and use vibrant, florid language, writing a beautiful and original story about whatever they so desire. while the latter would be stuck writing terrible rambling run-on sentences using the same five adjectives ad nauseum about the same characters throughout the entire book.

To channel someone, however, is to mimic their style entirely. If someone were to channel Stephen King, they would write a tl;dr book about something scary, while a fangirl channeling Meyer would write a book about Cedward Ullen and Sella Bwan and goth kids that call themselves vampires playing basefootball.

You disagree like a gentleman.

 

[EdgeyX]

There are Yahtzee imitators on Youtube

i cant stand them there called stuf like some punctuation and crap like that

 

[garfoldsomeoneelse]

You disagree like a gentleman.

There's always room for civility, good sir.

 

[MrBrightside919]

I think it is bullshit that everyone with a negative opinion is almost instantly labled as a yahtzee rip off by some smart ass. I know there are people who do infact try to be like him, but that doesn't mean everyone has to suffer.

Am I not allowed to be negative? Can I not curse heavily about a game that pissed me off?

I've also got to question the statement of the poll saying "Yahtzees style" as well. Do people other than Yahtzee really make Windows Movie Maker movies with little white figures and yellow backgrounds? Being angry and cursing about games isn't Yahtzee's "style" either. I'm sure there are PLENTY of other people who were angry about games before Yahtzee hit the scene.

 

[leirbag]

I don't try to be him, even though I'd love to be funny like him. He's great and I actually feel inspired to write reviews thanks to him, as I agree very often with his most cynical views on gaming.

 

[iJosh]

It's not really noticeable unless you actually want to notice it.

If you know what I mean. But yea, Sometimes I see some people almost sounding like yahtzee.

 

[Zombie_Fish]

Not only style, but opinions too. There are a lot fewer people who like JRPGs and rap that I've seen. I don't like rap actually, but it seems like people start to forsake their own opinion. I'd rather someone like something I don't, than have them change their opinion just because other people are. Individuality, people.

You see, I actually like some rap and some JRPGS and I'm proud to say it. I'm also probably going to be killed soon by someone on this site for saying that.

You'll be surprised to find out that the lovable jerk persona existed long before Mr. Croshaw graced the internet with his hilarious reviews/rants.

Precisely.

It doesn't seem like OP understands that the people that like Yahtzee's style are generally like-minded people. You know, jerks. Therefore, one can reason that Yahtzee attracted a lot of jerks (like myself) to this site.

I will admit, however, that my reviewing style is influenced by Yahtzee to a degree, but I'm constantly trying to avoid drawing a parallel.

Mr. Poster-Man, you fail to see my point.
You have admitted channeling Yahtzee, yet condemned my belief that posters... Channel Yahtzee.
Just because Yahtzee is a likable fellow does it mean that copy cats are any less excused?

Allow me to make a parallel. I dont like Bob Marley, yet i respect him. He made music with heart. However when i see a high school drop out with massive dreads who idolizes Marley, i cant help but get mad at him for his lack of originality. When someone is doing something, and they are wearing a shirt that states as much, i feel they are trying to hard. Therefore, to come to a site where the most popular attraction is a vulgar fast talking British/Australian man, and then mimic his style, it just strikes as a little hollow.

Just because he hates fanboys does not mean hes unable to catch some on the cuff of his jeans while he strolls through the humor centers of our brains.

And you, Mr. Original Poster-man, fail to understand the subtleties of the English language.

To be influenced by someone, for example, in your writings, is to see and understand that what somebody is doing is a successful thing, and then attempt to extrapolate exactly what it is that makes them better than everybody else.

This may immediately cause one to jump to the conclusion that the person doing this has no originality at all, but it is, in reality, a process of learning. Somebody that grows up reading Stephen King is going to be an exponentially better writer than somebody that grows up reading Stephanie Meyer. The former would understand what it is to be descriptive, and use vibrant, florid language, writing a beautiful and original story about whatever they so desire. while the latter would be stuck writing terrible rambling run-on sentences using the same five adjectives ad nauseum about the same characters throughout the entire book.

To channel someone, however, is to mimic their style entirely. If someone were to channel Stephen King, they would write a tl;dr book about something scary, while a fangirl channeling Meyer would write a book about Cedward Ullen and Sella Bwan and goth kids that call themselves vampires playing basefootball.

It's actually quite common that if you read or watch something enough, your own persona will be influenced by it. For example, I'm a fan of Bill Bailey and have seen most of his dvd performances, seen some of his TV shows, and I can notice a bit of his random style in my conversations sometimes.

A lot of people on this site first came to this site and liked it through Yahtzee and Zero Punctuation, therefore it could be logical if they way they think and act was affected by their likeness for Yahtzee and his style of comedy.

 

[Agent Larkin]

He has a lot of fanboys on this website but the odd quote no and again ain't bad. But yeah definitly some people mimic him. I try to mimic Graham and Paul from unskippable more though.

 

[ucciolord1]

Who wouldn't try to be Yahtzee? He's awesome!
Although too much of a good thing.....

 

[Nuke_em_05]

Mention Yahtzee and there are bound to be people who talk about how much they hate him. Whether or not you like what he has to say doesn't make him a good or bad person, nor does it make him a good or bad reviewer. His reviews are, as any reviews are, his opinion, if you don't agree, find another reviewer who matches your opinion more closely so you have a better idea as to whether or not you would enjoy the game being reviewed.

Agree or disagree, his reviews are entertaining. Why? Everyone loves a good roast. Even when he rips into games that I enjoy, I still find it funny and even agree on some points.

As for mimicing or translating Yahtzee's pace to written word is more than just typing fast, because it can be read slow. However, if you punctuate in the right way and keep the sentences extremely concise, with a lot of odd comparisons, it can probably translate more directly.

Cynicism is another point. Yahtzee is very cynical. A lot of people who follow him are. The cause and effect are switched sometimes. People who are drawn to Zero Punctuation usually already are cynical, rather than watching it making them cynics.

It's a social thing. Similar personalities tend to group together. Also, most online communities are made of arrogant cynics. Yahtzee's style didn't create these personality traits in others, he is simply the strongest example of them. All these similar personalities grouped together in one online community, including him, does accentuate them. If you hang out with people of certain traits long enough, you begin to develop them yourself.

 

[ftmoauron42]

I don't see most people trying to copy him. I know people like that exist, but I don't think he inspires people to act like he does. As others have stated, his comments are much different than those you are likely to find on a forum. However, I don't deny that he has an influence, as I really do see his frank reviewing style as rather refreshing.

 

[Lazzi]

I wouldnt say it is. The quailties that you see in Yahtzee are already prexistant in other people and has been for quite a while. Your simply becomeing aware of it now, that why you assume that people are copying yahtzees sytle. He was the first person that "acted" like that so hes your sceme for the behavior and apperent what you consider the origin of like behavior.

 

[AkJay]

Yahtzee seems to have copied the House character in the show "House M.d" by your description, so i believe it is Yathzee who is the copy-cat.

 

[Plauged1]

You should add a "somewhat" option, because although some people use quotes and ideas from him, they are not trying to be him. They usually do quotes and such because the situation just begged for it.

 

[kryptik102]

Yes, Yes I am.

 

[Plauged1]

You'll be surprised to find out that the lovable jerk persona existed long before Mr. Croshaw graced the internet with his hilarious reviews/rants.

You know, it is sorta creepy how close Yahtzee is to this Dr. House guy everyone's talking about.

To be honest, I think that may be what Yahtzee will be looked on as. Say in the future, you tell your kids and friends about House and Yahtzee, people will probably mistake them for the same people. Scary (and somewhat humorous) thought.

 

[hopeneverdies]

I'll occasionally use a Yahzteeism, but it would be in context. I just used his baby eater and Mother Theresa comparison from his Bioshock review on the inFamous topic about the moral alignment.