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Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: mattormeg on October 03, 2006, 07:42:35 AM
He's got a late night advice show now...

http://callsforcthulhu.blogspot.com/ (http://callsforcthulhu.blogspot.com/)
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: Settembrini on October 05, 2006, 03:32:47 AM
Thanks, cool link.
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: Mr. Analytical on October 06, 2006, 06:12:03 AM
Cute, I think they get him wrong though.

If anything, Cthulhu is a personification of the utter lack of importance of our species.  Cthulhu isn't really interested in our souls, he's got his agenda and if wiping out humanity is the best way of getting to that goal then so be it.

As such, I think that it would be funnier if the advice played up the pointlessness of human existence and Cthulhu's lack of interest or concern for our affairs.
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: Settembrini on October 06, 2006, 12:25:07 PM
QuoteAs such, I think that it would be funnier if the advice played up the pointlessness of human existence and Cthulhu's lack of interest or concern for our affairs.

This is what I love about gamers:
total seriousness while discussing subcultural intricacies. More Power to Mr. Analytical!
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: UmaSama on October 06, 2006, 11:15:35 PM
OMFG!! that was one of the most hilareous things I've seen on the web lately, thanx for a great link.:greatcthulhu:
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: UmaSama on October 06, 2006, 11:19:19 PM
Quote from: Mr. AnalyticalCute, I think they get him wrong though.
As such, I think that it would be funnier if the advice played up the pointlessness of human existence and Cthulhu's lack of interest or concern for our affairs.

Dude R U for real?
This was just awesome, if you think you could've done it better, then why don't you just show us.
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: Mr. Analytical on October 07, 2006, 06:38:04 AM
I'm a comedy geek... sue me.  I don't think it works, the basic gag is a bit facile and it's not really all that much about cthulhu.  It's a nice try but I didn't find it all that funny.  It's cute rather than funny.
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: Balbinus on October 07, 2006, 10:04:34 AM
Mr A is right, making Cthulhu hostile to humanity utterly misses the point of the original fiction.

The fact it's a common error doesn't make it any more correct.
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: Mr. Analytical on October 07, 2006, 10:52:14 AM
Thanks B :-)

  You see if they'd had the woman from the Evil Dead it would have worked loads better.  She could have been all quiet and sympathetic at first "You know... you really have to think about your feelings rather than his.  I think the first thing you should do when you get off the phone is give yourself a big hug because if I were there's that's what I'd do before SWALLOWING YOUR SOUL! GRAAAAAAH!"
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: UmaSama on October 08, 2006, 06:11:45 AM
Quote from: Mr. AnalyticalI'm a comedy geek... sue me.  I don't think it works, the basic gag is a bit facile and it's not really all that much about cthulhu.  It's a nice try but I didn't find it all that funny.  It's cute rather than funny.

Ok, you're right it could've been even better, but nevertheless I think it was a great idea.
At least tell me you enjoyed it, 'cause I sure did.
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: Mr. Analytical on October 08, 2006, 06:21:44 AM
It's fine... It's not like "OMG Dude dat was HI-larious!!!" but it was mildly diverting for a few minutes.

Though admittedly one of my favourite sketches is THIS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYnaecPoP-w), which I imagine is largely impenetrable to non-British types.
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: mattormeg on October 08, 2006, 07:12:12 PM
Appropriate.
After all, you are pretty much impenetrable to non British types.

(kidding of course):D
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: Mr. Analytical on October 08, 2006, 08:28:15 PM
Quote from: mattormegAppropriate.
After all, you are pretty much impenetrable to non British types.

  Hey, 'll have you know that I'm VERY attractive to a certain kind of homosexual man!  :mad: ;)
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: UmaSama on October 10, 2006, 08:16:48 AM
Men, :unitedkingdom:  are wicked weird.:11zblink:
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: Mr. Analytical on October 10, 2006, 08:12:41 PM
What?  It's a man with two arms pretending to be a man with one arm pretending to be a man with two arms pretending to be an intelligent Orange in order to get green jelly.

What's weird about that?
Title: "Calls for Cthulhu"
Post by: mattormeg on October 10, 2006, 09:14:53 PM
I have a strong appreciation for the absurd. I may have to go check that skit out.