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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Mefustae on March 05, 2008, 04:03:48 am

Title: Begun, the Food Wars have...
Post by: Mefustae on March 05, 2008, 04:03:48 am
Witness the history of American warfare over the past 70 years. FOODFIGHT!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-yldqNkGfo

Nation breakdown (http://homepage.mac.com/stefannadelman/foodfight/cheat.htm) for those who can't tell the foodstuffs apart. Seriously, once you know what to look for, it's a damn-perfect reproduction. :p
Title: Re: Begun, the Food Wars have...
Post by: Rictor on March 05, 2008, 11:35:22 pm
I use the term "genius" very sparingly, but I will use it now. Every detail, down to the visceral-sounding SFX and "damage", is simply amazing. Not only that, but the way he manages to convey complex, subtle concepts like Soviet infiltration and IEDs, makes this a classic.

Bravo, sir. Bravo.
Title: Re: Begun, the Food Wars have...
Post by: Colonol Dekker on March 06, 2008, 03:15:09 am
Based on that response i'm gonna try to watch this when i get to a full blown net conn.
Title: Re: Begun, the Food Wars have...
Post by: Ashrak on March 06, 2008, 04:04:29 am
Lol.
Title: Re: Begun, the Food Wars have...
Post by: Sphynx on March 06, 2008, 11:59:38 am
Wow... just wow. He manages to portray the complexities of international relations along with the brutal reality of war in a way that is both compelling and repelling at the same time. I was both fascinated and sickened by it (I think the sound effects are what really got to me)... especially the part when the twin burger towers collapse. I could really appreciate it, although I left it feeling disturbed.
Title: Re: Begun, the Food Wars have...
Post by: redsniper on March 06, 2008, 03:39:09 pm
The sound effects made this priceless, I thought.
Title: Re: Begun, the Food Wars have...
Post by: Ford Prefect on March 06, 2008, 06:12:21 pm
Wow... just wow. He manages to portray the complexities of international relations along with the brutal reality of war in a way that is both compelling and repelling at the same time. I was both fascinated and sickened by it (I think the sound effects are what really got to me)... especially the part when the twin burger towers collapse. I could really appreciate it, although I left it feeling disturbed.
Were you watching Full Metal Jacket? 'Cause when I clicked that link I watched food go to war.
Title: Re: Begun, the Food Wars have...
Post by: Polpolion on March 06, 2008, 06:49:43 pm
That was remarkably stupid.
Title: Re: Begun, the Food Wars have...
Post by: Ford Prefect on March 06, 2008, 06:57:33 pm
Oh, I thought it was fantastic-- just a lot more lulz-worthy than poignant.
Title: Re: Begun, the Food Wars have...
Post by: Sphynx on March 06, 2008, 07:35:19 pm
Wow... just wow. He manages to portray the complexities of international relations along with the brutal reality of war in a way that is both compelling and repelling at the same time. I was both fascinated and sickened by it (I think the sound effects are what really got to me)... especially the part when the twin burger towers collapse. I could really appreciate it, although I left it feeling disturbed.
Were you watching Full Metal Jacket? 'Cause when I clicked that link I watched food go to war.

Yes, we were both watching the food go to war. For me, though, it was pretty symbolic. And, based on some experiences I have had... the mess that resulted was actually rather reminiscent... Anyways, because of some experiences I have had this thing actually had a visceral effect on me. Maybe I just take things too seriously.
Title: Re: Begun, the Food Wars have...
Post by: WMCoolmon on March 07, 2008, 03:33:13 pm
I use the term "genius" very sparingly, but I will use it now. Every detail, down to the visceral-sounding SFX and "damage", is simply amazing. Not only that, but the way he manages to convey complex, subtle concepts like Soviet infiltration and IEDs, makes this a classic.

Bravo, sir. Bravo.
Title: Re: Begun, the Food Wars have...
Post by: Col. Fishguts on March 07, 2008, 05:34:40 pm
Superb. This short movie manages to convey the harsh brutality of war way better than most Hollywood productions.