What's with all the underpants jokes? - Page 2

Cap'n Boo from Timbuktu · 06-11-2003, 12:51 PM

Intentional humour was a welcome addition to the Zelda franchise. I've laughed quite a bit while playing Zelda games in the past, but rarely because overt comedy took place. Mostly it was either me laughing at poor translation (the pre-game story in 'LoZ'), laughing maliciously at doomed enemies (guards getting knocked off of walls in 'LttP'), or laughing as a defense mechanism to keep my mind from shattering in response to the sheer horror of it all (Darunia's terrifying little dance in 'OoT').

(EDIT: Howdy, Firebolt. Welcome home.)

[ June 11, 2003, 12:51 PM: Message edited by: Booyakasha ]

X509 · 06-11-2003, 05:45 PM

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Originally posted by Automatic Idiot stabs at your head:
[QB] I remember the crazy stuff in LA that I loved. [QB]

Ah yes.. the LA humor
*remembers Marin falling on top of you*
*laughs*

EDIT: By the way, I am not fond of underpants jokes. There just to kiddy for me.

[ June 11, 2003, 05:46 PM: Message edited by: LinkManDX's VGF day is today ]

Brooser Koopa · 06-11-2003, 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by Firebolt:
I think the Battleship guy also appears on an island where you get to shoot at barrels as a minigame (I was terrible at that and I blew more than 400 rupees on it!)

Try visiting that guy at night, while he's closed. Me and my friend laughed so hard...

SilverWind · 06-11-2003, 07:37 PM

SPLOOSH~

Yeah, that guy rocks.

Kukurio · 06-11-2003, 09:41 PM

Yes, hello Firebolt!

By "weird," I meant childish. Seriously. I don't mind kiddy or slapstick humor, but I can't stand childish humor. The last time that I heard underpants jokes that were actually funny to me was ten years ago.

"Subrosiani vincent omnia!" (Subrosians shall conquer all!)
The Legend of Zelda: A Lasting Legacy

The Minish Link · 06-12-2003, 11:11 AM

^ But that's all about the mindset you have to be in to appreciate the humor, not the age you have to be, Kuk. Sure, the older we get, the less OMG HAHA funny they'll be, but they still merit a snicker or a smile out of me.

"There are some who call me... Link?"

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06-14-2003, 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by Booyakasha:
laughing maliciously at doomed enemies (guards getting knocked off of walls in 'LttP'), or laughing as a defense mechanism to keep my mind from shattering in response to the sheer horror of it all (Darunia's terrifying little dance in 'OoT').

Hi, Boo!

The enemies are definitely the funniest part of the games - in WW, at least. In Lttp it's mostly the enemies laughing at me...anyone notice how terribly infuriating they are?

I remember reading a paragraph in a Zelda guide (I think it was called 'Perfect Zelda guide' or something) about Darunia's dance, something along the lines of: "go back to the room and play Saria's song to watch that sexy dance again...come on, I know you really want to."

Anyone who hasn't seen the Battleship guy at night had better go to Spectacle island. It's hilarious! I won't spoil it here.

ocarinagirl · 06-14-2003, 08:47 PM

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Originally posted by Silvie-chan:
SPLOOSH~

Yeah, that guy rocks.

KABOOM!!

I know, he's probably the funniest character in the entire Zelda series.

"Hey, uh, bad news kid...the enemy retreated...or something..." [img]tongue.gif[/img]

06-15-2003, 11:31 AM

That teddy bear of his is probably funnier. Wouldn't it have been great if that bear was his sidekick?

Guy: I am zee captain of zee fleet, and zis is my sidekick, Tedkompf.

Bear: *silence*

Guy: Tedkompf? Don't be so rude! Say somezing!

Bear: *silence*

Guy: Vell, he is very shy wiz strangers.

imported_jigglypuffer · 06-15-2003, 04:43 PM

Yeah! Salvatore rules!
And another fun moment was Carlov seeing a picture of himself!

ocarinagirl · 06-15-2003, 08:09 PM

Hehe...I just saw him on spectacle island today. He looks soooo cute when he's sleeping...

What's funnier is when you win that game. Which leaves me wondering: how does he know about the pirates? Does he spy on you or something?

[ June 15, 2003, 08:10 PM: Message edited by: ocarinagirl ]

War-Prince 9 · 06-15-2003, 08:36 PM

Well, you know the rules, random ordinary people know know all sorts of things that make no sense for them to know, and can travel faster then any hero, past hordes of enemies, unarmed, without a scratch, which raises the question, if these people are so smart, fast and strong, why aren't THEY saving the world instead?

Oh, and hey FB, long time no see. Sorry it took me so long to post, but I've hardely even been around the forums since I got WW.

06-11-2003, 12:51 PM	#21
Cap'n Boo from Timbuktu Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Posts: 3,643 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 48.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 48.00 Donate	Intentional humour was a welcome addition to the Zelda franchise. I've laughed quite a bit while playing Zelda games in the past, but rarely because overt comedy took place. Mostly it was either me laughing at poor translation (the pre-game story in 'LoZ'), laughing maliciously at doomed enemies (guards getting knocked off of walls in 'LttP'), or laughing as a defense mechanism to keep my mind from shattering in response to the sheer horror of it all (Darunia's terrifying little dance in 'OoT'). (EDIT: Howdy, Firebolt. Welcome home.) [ June 11, 2003, 12:51 PM: Message edited by: Booyakasha ]

06-11-2003, 07:37 PM	#24
SilverWind Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Looking up at the stars... Posts: 8,225 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Points: 13,857.24 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 14,357.24 Donate	SPLOOSH~ Yeah, that guy rocks.

06-11-2003, 09:41 PM	#25
Kukurio Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 226.60 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 226.60 Donate	Yes, hello Firebolt! By "weird," I meant childish. Seriously. I don't mind kiddy or slapstick humor, but I can't stand childish humor. The last time that I heard underpants jokes that were actually funny to me was ten years ago. "Subrosiani vincent omnia!" (Subrosians shall conquer all!) The Legend of Zelda: A Lasting Legacy

06-12-2003, 11:11 AM	#26
The Minish Link Zelda Mod Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: New Hyrule, Ohio, US Posts: 9,761 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 929.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 929.00 Donate	^ But that's all about the mindset you have to be in to appreciate the humor, not the age you have to be, Kuk. Sure, the older we get, the less OMG HAHA funny they'll be, but they still merit a snicker or a smile out of me. "There are some who call me... Link?" "Carpe Gaium Domesticum!" (Seize the Cucco!) Zelda: The Grand Adventures \| Mad Gamers ザ行方不明リンク悪いユウモアの賢人

06-15-2003, 11:31 AM	#29
Firebolt Guest Posts: n/a Points: 0 Bank: 0 Total Points: 0 Donate	That teddy bear of his is probably funnier. Wouldn't it have been great if that bear was his sidekick? Guy: I am zee captain of zee fleet, and zis is my sidekick, Tedkompf. Bear: silence Guy: Tedkompf? Don't be so rude! Say somezing! Bear: silence Guy: Vell, he is very shy wiz strangers.

06-15-2003, 04:43 PM	#30
imported_jigglypuffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,226 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 118.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 118.00 Donate	Yeah! Salvatore rules! And another fun moment was Carlov seeing a picture of himself!

06-15-2003, 08:09 PM	#31
ocarinagirl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Ehhh? What? Where am I?! Gender: Posts: 3,010 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 8,587.83 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 9,087.83 Donate	Hehe...I just saw him on spectacle island today. He looks soooo cute when he's sleeping... What's funnier is when you win that game. Which leaves me wondering: how does he know about the pirates? Does he spy on you or something? [ June 15, 2003, 08:10 PM: Message edited by: ocarinagirl ]

06-15-2003, 08:36 PM	#32
War-Prince 9 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Louisiana, the dry part Posts: 2,759 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 685.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 1,185.00 Donate	Well, you know the rules, random ordinary people know know all sorts of things that make no sense for them to know, and can travel faster then any hero, past hordes of enemies, unarmed, without a scratch, which raises the question, if these people are so smart, fast and strong, why aren't THEY saving the world instead? Oh, and hey FB, long time no see. Sorry it took me so long to post, but I've hardely even been around the forums since I got WW.