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Just a brief blog today. I'm a bit spent after my Wanted article, and address my first bit of hate mail. (although I have that funny feeling I'll be fighting more people off on today's topic) 
Just when you thought it was safe to log in to your computer... The Angry Video Game Nerd finally throws in a few strikes of his own to our dear Nostalgia Critic. Now, I have to say I'm a Nostalgia Critic fan. With all due credit to the Angry Video Game Nerd, he makes me laugh on a much more consistent basis simply because I'm more familar with the material than video games. I was never a big video games guy (that said, I'm unbeatable on Crash Team Racing), but I am a massive film fan (as you might have guessed from someone whose username is 'Film Brain'). Thus some of the jokes and references are lost entirely on me. That said, I will say that there is the odd moment where the Nerd makes me laugh, most recently the Klingon fight from yesterday's Star Trek episode. But when it comes to brightening my day, the Nostalgia Critic wins hands down. However, this is an unfair comparison. Its like comparing fine cuisine to fast food. Both have their positives and negatives, but when it comes to satisfying your hunger, both do the job. What you prefer is down to personal preference. Whether you prefer the Nostalgia Critic's more gag-based style or Angry Video Game Nerd's more analytical style, we should all realize that these are both very talented performers and we should be honoured to have them entertain us. I do think, however that AVGN "Nazis" (I prefer the term "extremists", but maybe that's my history studies coming through) are way out of line when they start insulting other performers who aren't the Angry Video Game Nerd. When the guy you're "supporting" is ashamed of you, maybe you should consider asking yourself a few questions. I can understand the venom at obvious plagarist Irate Gamer (I'm reminded of the saying "plagarism is the sincirest form of flattery"), but a line has to be drawn somewhere. Not everyone is ripping off the Nerd. The fact that the Nerd has to constantly make sure his fans know his video is satirical shows how much of a nusicance these fans are. Nostalgia Critic had the luxury of knowing his fans would see the satire via his exaggerated persona, which unfortunately the Angry Video Game Nerd does not. It also shows the real reason behind his response: to silence the extreme fans. Still, I hope the fued continues. As one man said... FIGHT! * *Lost on everyone outisde the UK. Just search "Harry Hill TV Burp" on YouTube if you want to "get it". UPDATE: You know, the Angry Video Game Nerd's fans have surprised me even with their stupidity yesterday. In case you don't know, the Angry Video Game Nerd's fans have taken down all the reviews on YouTube. I'm dead serious about this. This is unacceptable behaviour. Its akin to McDonalds customers going out and torching Burger King after finishing their Big Macs. So it appears the reason the Nerd actually created the video has gone completely over the heads of his fans. That is a real shame. Apparently, the reason for the videos deletion is because "a producer of Pokemon" objected to his video. I use quotation marks because apparently what really happened was someone impersonated a producer. That's right - the Angry Video Game Nerd's fans have even gone to extent of fraud. And because YouTube appears to be led by a bunch of wusses who don't check these things, or copyright exceptions for that matter, the videos were deleted. While I am aware that not all of the Nerd's fans are like this, the fact that this (I'm judging quite large) minority, that doesn't even know the meaning of the word "satire", are doing this is ruining everyones enjoyment. The Nerd's video promoted the Nostalgia Critic (hi, the 2000 new visitors!), not incited hate against him. Oh, and for any of these extremists are reading this blog... sat·ire [sat-ahyuh r] | 1. | the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc. |
| 2. | a literary composition, in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule. |
| 3. | a literary genre comprising such compositions. |
Now you know.
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I honestly don't understand why AVGN nazis think badgering other reviewers and falsly accusing them of plagerism in "defending" the nerd. It's stupid, and even James Rolfe hates them.
I totally agree with every point you said, and I hope that the "fued" continues, because it keeps getting funnier, especially now the Angry Video Game Nerd has responded! Can't wait to see what ThatGuy does next.