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:I had never noticed anything... Do you have anyexamples you could point to? [[User:SteelyDave|SteelyDave]] 15:44, 17 April 2006 (UTC)
:I had never noticed anything... Do you have anyexamples you could point to? [[User:SteelyDave|SteelyDave]] 15:44, 17 April 2006 (UTC)


Yeah, here is a few: 1. On the review of "Zoo Tycoon" they took shots at Christianity/creationism, with Webb saying something like, "it is a asburd to think that man was created", and "creationism like psychology, is a pseudo-science". Also, they took a shot at Kirk Cameron (a notable Christian) for trying to teach creationism.
Yeah, here are a few: 1. On the review of "Zoo Tycoon" they took shots at Christianity/creationism, with Webb saying something like, "it is a asburd to think that man was created", and "creationism like psychology, is a pseudo-science". Also, they took a shot at Kirk Cameron (a notable Christian) for trying to teach creationism.


2. One episode (revolving around communism), they made insulting comments about Christians/Jews. (One of them being, "Christians can't play video games because they are "too evil" for them.)
2. One episode (revolving around communism), they made insulting comments about Christians/Jews. (One of them being, "Christians can't play video games because they are "too evil" for them.)

Revision as of 16:30, 18 April 2006

I have reverted information in order to keep this article at a neutral point of view, but it looked like there weas some information that could be salvaged. The edit in question needs to be NPOV'd before it is added back in. -Frazzydee| 20:38, 9 Mar 2005 (UTC)

Von Webb

It's spelled "Von Webb." In German, the W is pronounced like the English V. There's even a screenshot in the article that clearly shows it spelled "Von Webb." Please, don't change it back to Vebb. Elwood00 14:07, 3 October 2005 (UTC)[reply]

4 Edit Brackets In A Row

This is near the "Sensitive Sess" subsection, and I'm wondering if it is just clutter or if it should be there normally... and if someone more versed in the Wiki's inner workings could elaborate?

"Skew lowbrow"

Okay, this phrase seems to have lived for years on this page, but I really have no idea what this was supposed to mean:

"The humor on the show is inconsistent, but tends to skew lowbrow."

Would this suggest it takes lowbrow humour and ... dunno, warps it? Variations on it? Otherwise, I can't find a suitable definition of "skew" except "to look suspiciously upon", which suggests the opposite (avoid). I suggested the latter in an edit, but reverted it because reading the article suggested the humour really wasn't all that intellectual (highbrow).

I also found it silly that "lowbrow" linked to "highbrow"... looks like an ancient attempt to avoid a redirect. But linking a word to its antonym is just wrong. (The fact that Wikipedia's "lowbrow" is an art style rather than an antonym of "highbrow" is another matter entirely. I'll bring that up on the appropriate pages.)

Bottom line is, I'm probably making a mountain out of a molehill here, but there's only so much I can do to help Wikipedia here, having never actually seen an episode of this show. I want to fix it, I just don't know how. :) If someone could just rephrase this entirely (perhaps avoiding the "lowbrow" term altogether), it'd be solved once and for all. -- 64.26.156.49 20:25, 26 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]


--I think it means skew as in skew to the left or right in a statistical distribution. In other words, if you draw a line with lowbrow at one end and highbrow at the other end, more of the show's jokes tend to fall near the lowbrow end as opposed to distributing normally.

That being said, it might be POVish and worth removal on those grounds.

(sorry for not signing, I'm new to Wiki.)

I think skewing low-brow means skirting the edge of it, crossing a fine line between low-brow and high-brow. (though alot of their jokes are low-brow!)71.96.11.37 23:43, 16 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

...Much to Webb's dismay

Is there a source for Morgan Webb's dismay at the show's lowbrow humor? Has she actually said that in public, or is this a reference to the writing, which frequently has her character embarrassed by Adam's jokes? Either way, can this be clarified? Elwood00 T | C 20:38, 16 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Well last time I checked they did their own writing but also used to be able to ware their own wardrobe. It is just an act they have to put on to differentiate them from the other game review show. Though it is in the theme of show at the moment. DyslexicDan 14:10, 28 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]


There is no source for this, no. At no time that I can discern has Webb ever said anything of the kind about the show. It's somewhat in character as far as her behavior on the show itself, but the wording makes it seem like the host herself disagrees with the presentation of the show, which does not appear to have any basis in fact.

History of the show's format (formerly "The show's format")

I have added another second describing the two major formats the show has used. The show’s format has been large part of show especially in the earlier years which this article unfortunately seems to consist little information about.

The two points I tried to cover were locations the show was filmed at and how it was filmed. There is plenty of room for these subjects to be expanded on. DyslexicDan 16:40, 28 February 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The show’s format section has exploded over the past few days with relevant information. Those who expanded this section need to be given cookies or something. DyslexicDan 15:23, 2 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Anti-Christian/Judeo Credence?

Should it be mentioned that Sessler and Webb (as does Kevin Periera), seem to be quite hateful towards Christians/Jews. As of what I heard, many Jews seem to be outraged by their somewhat rash jokes. (though Sessler and Webb seem to target Christians the most) I have found many instances of Christian/Judeo bashing, but have found no jokes aimed at Buhdism, Islam, or any other religions. Should somebody address this topic?71.96.11.37 23:34, 16 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I would say not, since it's really not relevant to the article unless one wishes to use the article to further an agenda. The show rips on everything, yes, including Democrats, Islam, Buddhism, and just about anything it can find. The whole point of the show is that nothing is sacred, and they simply walk the walk.

Good point. I guess I haven't seen enough episodes to know what Adam and Morgan believe.

P.S. Agenda? This was just an observation of mine, for I never said that they actually are hateful towards Christians/Jews, I simply stated that it seems that way.71.96.11.37 15:36, 22 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I had never noticed anything... Do you have anyexamples you could point to? SteelyDave 15:44, 17 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, here are a few: 1. On the review of "Zoo Tycoon" they took shots at Christianity/creationism, with Webb saying something like, "it is a asburd to think that man was created", and "creationism like psychology, is a pseudo-science". Also, they took a shot at Kirk Cameron (a notable Christian) for trying to teach creationism.

2. One episode (revolving around communism), they made insulting comments about Christians/Jews. (One of them being, "Christians can't play video games because they are "too evil" for them.)

3. The infamous, "Passion of the Christ 2: Judgement Day"

4. One of the viewer mail had a Christian message (also asking when the Nintendo Revolution would come out). After reading it, Adam and Morgan pretended to be sad/shocked, then Adam answered the guy's question about the Revolution sarcastically, "hopefully before the rapture".

5. On the Christmas special, there were many instances.

This has nothing to do with my agenda, nor was I offended by these silly comments. This is simply a harmless observation! I have seen them bash Scientology from time to time, and they have made one joke about Islam. I know that's just their opinions, but do they need to be so vocal? Are they fair to all beliefs? I'll let ya'll decide. 71.96.11.37 16:28, 18 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Trademarks?

Did they really trademark the announcer's voice?SteelyDave 15:45, 17 April 2006 (UTC)[reply]