Poll: Deadliest Warrior, Crap and Poor-Taste?
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I thought the original show was good, now however, I don't know what has happened, the pairings seem really unbalanced, and they don't test the weapons to their full potential, maybe a change in who makes it or something.
However, They are just for entertainment, it's not meant to be serious.
Edit: And sometimes, they treat the same weapons for different sides differently.
Example: In the spentnaz vs green berry one, they tested the grenades differently, one was in a room with people, and one they put in a washing machine, and then said the one in the washing machine was weaker cause no one would be killed by it.
However, They are just for entertainment, it's not meant to be serious.
Edit: And sometimes, they treat the same weapons for different sides differently.
Example: In the spentnaz vs green berry one, they tested the grenades differently, one was in a room with people, and one they put in a washing machine, and then said the one in the washing machine was weaker cause no one would be killed by it.
If it is in poor taste (which I don't personally think it is), its not done intentionally.
As for the quality of the show itself, while it might not be the most accurate series by a long shot (it probably would have been better off on the History channel), its still a lot of fun to see the weapons tested, which is the majority of each episode.
Edit: I will admit, I am a little pissed that the series never went with Ninja vs. Pirate. It seems like a missed opportunity.
As for the quality of the show itself, while it might not be the most accurate series by a long shot (it probably would have been better off on the History channel), its still a lot of fun to see the weapons tested, which is the majority of each episode.
Edit: I will admit, I am a little pissed that the series never went with Ninja vs. Pirate. It seems like a missed opportunity.
I've watched it occasionally.
It's fun to watch weapons making minced meat from dummies and and pigs, but I don't take any of their conclusions seriously.
I agree that the IRA comment was in bad taste though. And I don't really see how they're going to compare Pol Pots and Saddam Hussein. Or how it's relevant for that matter. They aren't exactly warriors.
It's fun to watch weapons making minced meat from dummies and and pigs, but I don't take any of their conclusions seriously.
I agree that the IRA comment was in bad taste though. And I don't really see how they're going to compare Pol Pots and Saddam Hussein. Or how it's relevant for that matter. They aren't exactly warriors.
If I had to pick out the part of the show that makes it unwatchable, it wouldn't be the questionable accuracy but the brainless banter between the two teams of 'experts'.
No matter what you think of their combat simulations, their simulation of what its like to play online multiplayer with a couple 14 year olds is dead-on.
Dr. Obvious is the cherry on top. "as you can see, his head was torn right off, this injury would definitely be fatal"
No matter what you think of their combat simulations, their simulation of what its like to play online multiplayer with a couple 14 year olds is dead-on.
Dr. Obvious is the cherry on top. "as you can see, his head was torn right off, this injury would definitely be fatal"
Yeah, the different tests annoy me a bit, too, but they do it for entertainment reasons. Its more interesting to see a variety of tests than the same test done multiple times, even if it does make for bad "science."AnkaraTheFallen said:
OK, first of all, I think the show is crap, too. I watched 2 episodes and that was good enough for me.
But....If YOU think it's crap...Then why did you watch so much of it? And, upon seeing how stupid these people were...What exactly were you expecting?
But....If YOU think it's crap...Then why did you watch so much of it? And, upon seeing how stupid these people were...What exactly were you expecting?
watch s3 ep1 Washing vs Napoleon. they have new software which has the tactic/leadership X-factors. and they do talk about it in s2, just not in depth.
but it isnt totally factual, theyre just saying 'this is what it would look like to get hit with this. heres a doctor to explain the many ways you just died.' (even though i could go on the show and say "no head, normally dead."
but check the series list for s3, the last episode is Zombies vs Vampires. do you REALLY think its 100% factual?
but it isnt totally factual, theyre just saying 'this is what it would look like to get hit with this. heres a doctor to explain the many ways you just died.' (even though i could go on the show and say "no head, normally dead."
but check the series list for s3, the last episode is Zombies vs Vampires. do you REALLY think its 100% factual?
The people arguing for the sides tend to be arguing more towards their side in battle, not particularly the ideals or any of that rot. The demonstrators want their side to win, or at least are paid to act like they do. Although it would probably make the show a whole lot more interesting if everyone just showed up and acted really formal, complimenting one another on technique and such.
Regardless of all this, the shows pretty much crap. They get their history wrong, use weapons that often either don't make sense or simply were not used. They consider skill/training/tactics/armor maybe 2/5 of the time, and the rest of the time they just ignore it. Still, people will watch it because they want to see a pig get cut in half with a cool sword.
Regardless of all this, the shows pretty much crap. They get their history wrong, use weapons that often either don't make sense or simply were not used. They consider skill/training/tactics/armor maybe 2/5 of the time, and the rest of the time they just ignore it. Still, people will watch it because they want to see a pig get cut in half with a cool sword.
i hate deadliest warrior. but i watch it every week, just to rage at it. sometimes i wonder what is wrong with me.
It's a silly show. And fun to watch. What paper-thin skin some people have.
As someone before said, they had a Zombies vs. Vampires episode. They don't have to outright say "this is just us doing fun stuff... to be fun" for people to realize it shouldn't be taken so seriously.
As someone before said, they had a Zombies vs. Vampires episode. They don't have to outright say "this is just us doing fun stuff... to be fun" for people to realize it shouldn't be taken so seriously.
I thought those flaws were obvious? Maybe there are people out there who don't realize the warriors wouldn't apply those tactics in every battle, and maybe there are people out there who don't realize how the "experts" on each side hilariously exaggerate everything and even represent stereotypical versions of their warrior. But I always recognize that and qualify whatever conclusions they draw from the show, and it's pretty darn entertaining to watch.
I will admit that they glorified the IRA too much IMO, but it was still done with entertainment and some humor in mind.
EDIT: Just a small point: why do some of you think "freedom fighter" and "terrorist" are mutually exclusive? I mean, if a group like the IRA is supposedly fighting for freedom/independence, they can still use terror tactics to further their goals, and qualify as both. Those terms aren't synonymous with "good guys" and "bad guys", although I don't believe terrorism can ever be a good thing (closest I can think of would be the nuking of Japan to end the war sooner). I am *not* sympathizing with terrorists btw, in case anyone completely misread that.
I will admit that they glorified the IRA too much IMO, but it was still done with entertainment and some humor in mind.
EDIT: Just a small point: why do some of you think "freedom fighter" and "terrorist" are mutually exclusive? I mean, if a group like the IRA is supposedly fighting for freedom/independence, they can still use terror tactics to further their goals, and qualify as both. Those terms aren't synonymous with "good guys" and "bad guys", although I don't believe terrorism can ever be a good thing (closest I can think of would be the nuking of Japan to end the war sooner). I am *not* sympathizing with terrorists btw, in case anyone completely misread that.
yeah, it's crap and bad taste but still fun to watch on occasion.
the green beret vs spetsnaz episode was hilarious since the green beret guys kept insulting the others and kept saying (i rephrase slightly) "omg we have bigger balls" and the spetsnaz kept cool and when they won the green berets were all like mimimimimimimmi.
the green beret vs spetsnaz episode was hilarious since the green beret guys kept insulting the others and kept saying (i rephrase slightly) "omg we have bigger balls" and the spetsnaz kept cool and when they won the green berets were all like mimimimimimimmi.