You know what bugs me?

**Valigarmander** · 12-31-2010, 11:56 AM

When they're showing a trailer for a comedy movie (or television show), and at some point while a character's reciting a joke the soundtrack pauses for the punchline.

I can roughly gauge how much I would hate watching that movie by the number of times they do that during the trailer.

Bomby · 12-31-2010, 12:33 PM

I remember when they advertised The Royal Tenenbaums as being an Adam-Sandler-gets-kicked-in-the-balls-type comedy. Oh man. My parents were confused when it turned out to be a more subtle humor.

I like it, though.

***Marilink*** · 12-31-2010, 01:49 PM

If there's one thing that bugs me, it's bad movie marketing. Pisses me off every time--especially when the movie is actually very good.

Robotazy · 12-31-2010, 02:05 PM

The trailer thinks its funny.

We don't.

***CaptHayfever*** · 12-31-2010, 03:47 PM

3rd Theory of Idiocy:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Me

The biggest idiots in Hollywood are found [...] in the marketing departments.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

chibimod3 · 12-31-2010, 10:55 PM

Or when action films show all the good parts in the trailer. AKA the Expendables.

**X-3** · 01-01-2011, 12:16 AM

Now I'll always notice when a trailer stops the music to deliver a joke.
*whatever music is playing in your head right now stops at this point*
Thanks a lot.

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 01-01-2011, 02:11 AM

I don't judge movies on their trailers anymore.

Bomby · 01-01-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chibimod3

Or when action films show all the good parts in the trailer. AKA the Expendables.

The Expendables had no chance in hell at being a good movie in the first place. All those big names in one place screams "marketing ploy."

Actually, I have not seen The Expendables, I'm just assuming it sucked from word of mouth, so maybe I should STFU.

Rainbow Dash · 01-01-2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-3

Now I'll always notice when a trailer stops the music to deliver a joke.
*whatever music is playing in your head right now stops at this point*
Thanks a lot.

the only thing stumbling around in my head is the chaotic jumble of thoughts

***Booyakasha*** · 01-01-2011, 01:48 PM

I think it's even worse when the music continues during the punchline, and then they have a big record scratch noise so they can show reaction shots of all the characters looking like they're contemplating suicide.

Metal Man · 01-01-2011, 02:15 PM

I refuse to watch anything if it has been advertised to me as the "Number One" best of its kind.

I know it sucks if they have to use that tired old horse. Of course if it has won an emmy or something, I give it a pass.

***CaptHayfever*** · 01-02-2011, 01:13 AM

^When they say it's "the #1 ____ in America/Earth", they're talking about current box office. It's not a particularly sensible way to say it, but it's legitimate.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

CuccoLady · 01-02-2011, 02:05 PM

I just ignore trailers now. I've been to too many amazing comedic movies that were advertised as low-brow and slapstick and too many action movies in which every single good part of the movie was already in the trailer so there was nothing new to see. When I see a movie, it's because I heard it was good from people or I thought the concept was interesting or even the reviews liked it, sometimes. Trailers are an unreliable load of horse ****.

SephirothKirby · 01-02-2011, 08:42 PM

My favourite part of going to the movies are the trailers.

It's like I'm watching miniature movies, except only the good parts, that make me pumped.

I am always a little disappointed when the actual film begins.

Metal Man · 01-02-2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptHayfever

^When they say it's "the #1 ____ in America/Earth", they're talking about current box office. It's not a particularly sensible way to say it, but it's legitimate.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

Of course; it's also a very cliche`/trite way of advertising it, which leads it to mean nothing to me. Practically all the major movies are gonna be #1 ____ sometime, if they aren't box office busts.

12-31-2010, 11:56 AM	#1
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	You know what bugs me? When they're showing a trailer for a comedy movie (or television show), and at some point while a character's reciting a joke the soundtrack pauses for the punchline. I can roughly gauge how much I would hate watching that movie by the number of times they do that during the trailer.

12-31-2010, 12:33 PM	#2
Bomby You just freaking blew Joe Biden's mind! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: WHAT?house Gender: Posts: 19,491 Thanks: 513 Thanked 1,449 Times in 849 Posts Blog Entries: 5	I remember when they advertised The Royal Tenenbaums as being an Adam-Sandler-gets-kicked-in-the-balls-type comedy. Oh man. My parents were confused when it turned out to be a more subtle humor. I like it, though.

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*Marilink* Gotta catch 'em all! Supermod! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 29,118 Thanks: 2,535 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,008 Posts	If there's one thing that bugs me, it's bad movie marketing. Pisses me off every time--especially when the movie is actually very good.

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Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	The trailer thinks its funny. We don't.

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chibimod3 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The bottom of a Dr. Pepper bottle Gender: Posts: 497 Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts	Or when action films show all the good parts in the trailer. AKA the Expendables.

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X-3 Useful as an Owl Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,947 Thanks: 753 Thanked 1,213 Times in 790 Posts Blog Entries: 10	Now I'll always notice when a trailer stops the music to deliver a joke. whatever music is playing in your head right now stops at this point Thanks a lot.

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*Booyakasha* SuperMod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 9,945 Thanks: 157 Thanked 1,481 Times in 763 Posts	I think it's even worse when the music continues during the punchline, and then they have a big record scratch noise so they can show reaction shots of all the characters looking like they're contemplating suicide.

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Metal Man Fairy-Slaying Maniac Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: 1592 Miles Away From Here Gender: Posts: 18,062 Thanks: 148 Thanked 683 Times in 482 Posts	I refuse to watch anything if it has been advertised to me as the "Number One" best of its kind. I know it sucks if they have to use that tired old horse. Of course if it has won an emmy or something, I give it a pass.

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*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	^When they say it's "the #1 ____ in America/Earth", they're talking about current box office. It's not a particularly sensible way to say it, but it's legitimate. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

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CuccoLady Anime and Cartoons Mod Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: THIS LOCATION REMINDS ME OF A PUZZLE, LUKE Gender: Posts: 9,077 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 1,222 Times in 822 Posts	I just ignore trailers now. I've been to too many amazing comedic movies that were advertised as low-brow and slapstick and too many action movies in which every single good part of the movie was already in the trailer so there was nothing new to see. When I see a movie, it's because I heard it was good from people or I thought the concept was interesting or even the reviews liked it, sometimes. Trailers are an unreliable load of horse ****.

01-02-2011, 08:42 PM	#15
SephirothKirby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Those who criticize our generation forget who raised it. Gender: Posts: 7,213 Thanks: 373 Thanked 760 Times in 447 Posts	My favourite part of going to the movies are the trailers. It's like I'm watching miniature movies, except only the good parts, that make me pumped. I am always a little disappointed when the actual film begins.