Podcast # 235 - "The Slaver Weapon"

cosmonaut · July 24, 2009, 02:52:16 PM

Quote from: Rico on July 24, 2009, 02:15:09 PM
Keep in mind this show is from 1973 - about 36 years old now.

I know! :)

I see it from todays point of view, but I'm aware of the historical context. That's the reason I talked about the decades, TAS is 70s, He-Man is 80s, Avatar, the last Airbender, as an example of what I like, is recent.

As I said, as an overall experience I think it is enjoyable today, which is outstanding .
So I think taking it serious and measuring it on todays standards is more of a compliment than anything else, especially because it is science fiction with a claim to show a possible future.

And yes, I'm aware you don't appreciate nitpicking, I thought I had the right balance, I'm sorry. I like a good discussion, but I don't want to be trolling or ruining the day for anyone. Sometimes I'm a bit clumsy with all the social stuff, the translation might not carry the meaning I intend to and the US have another culture than EU or Ger.

I'm not trying to antagonist you, Rico, and I might need a hint when I'm stepping over the line or on someones toes. Sorry. :(

Meds · July 24, 2009, 03:03:50 PM

Katrin just use smileys, you cant go wrong with a smiley. :)

Rico · July 24, 2009, 03:05:04 PM

Oh - feel free to say anything you want. I don't have a problem with it. I was only mentioning the timeline and era to give reasons for some of the things you pointed out. TV is always a product of the times. Also, being a Saturday morning cartoon tends to keep things fairly simple much of the time.

Meds · July 24, 2009, 03:16:00 PM

Ah Saturday morning cartoons, i love them. Oh its saturday tomorrow, yay for cartoons.

cosmonaut · July 24, 2009, 03:53:16 PM

@ Rico
I just thought I should spell it out, to make sure, because it's important to me. It's a bit clumsy, I know.

I was irritated because it was the second answer like this, telling me in the "New Upcoming Podcasts Schedule" thread that you would post your schedule ahead of time seemed a bit... I don't know.
I guess I'm over-analyzing (geek!) and have no idea what kind of stupid questions a creative has to face on a regular basis.

Though your answer to my following post, like this one, was just perfect, I felt so understood. :)

I'll now got to bed before I give in the urge to discuss "tolerance and its limits".

cosmonaut · July 24, 2009, 03:56:59 PM

Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on July 24, 2009, 03:16:00 PM
Ah Saturday morning cartoons, i love them. Oh its saturday tomorrow, yay for cartoons.

They stopped to broadcast them on saturday morning a while ago, my 25-year-old self was quite sad! ;)
Also one day they encoded cartoon network - how was I supposed to learn English without "Cow and Chicken"? Even helpled my little brother, he is so good at English today, they usually think he's the boss when he's working in other countries! :)

Meds · July 24, 2009, 04:12:50 PM

Katrin do you remember "The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh" , it was a german programme, think it was actually called Timm Thaler. The Baron was a scary chap.

cosmonaut · July 25, 2009, 03:31:32 AM

Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on July 24, 2009, 04:12:50 PM
Katrin do you remember "The Legend of Tim Tyler: The Boy Who Lost His Laugh" , it was a german programme, think it was actually called Timm Thaler. The Baron was a scary chap.

No, I don't know it. :(
It's from 1979, I am too young for that. I just remembered how the TV guides used to frown upon the broadcast station when an older movie/series that had been aired before was aired again. :)

I looked it up and it's mentioned that it's the first of the ZDF Christmas series. Those were usually very good, and the highlight of the year, I have vivid memories of some of them besides seeing them only once.

Jen · July 25, 2009, 06:16:28 AM

Great episode Rico. I love the attempt at a southern accent! :D Yeah, I have a softer drawl, though I've lived here all my life. You know, some Southerners (those east of Texas) don't consider Texas to be part of the south. I got into a weird conversation with a lady from Alabama and one from Mississippi when I was in college about that fact. They were very adamant that we were not true southerners. Whatever...we just call ourselves "Texans" and that's enough for us. :D And anyone north of the Red River is considered a "Yankee", here. :D