Anime Midwest 2014: That Guy with the Glasses Panel

7/12/2014

Here is the TGWTG Q&A Panel that we did at Anime Midwest!

Filmed and edited by Mister X (http://www.geekjuicemedia.com)

56 Comments

Austin Sansom link

7/12/2014 04:36:18 am

God, I remember felling embarrassed for the guy at the end attempting to do a Bat Credit Card joke. It was like 2 minutes of awkwardly sputtered nonsense leading up to a joke no one thought was funny. I felt so sorry for the guy. He had probably been working up the courage to say that for the past hour, and then when he finally did it, it bombed so hard.

Danny

7/12/2014 11:14:45 pm

Ahhh this is why I hate Q&A panels. There are a lot of audience members that just should not be asking questions and don't get me wrong, I am one of those people. But once you give everybody in the room an open mic, you have to prepare yourself for the worst.

To be fair to that guy, it happens to everybody. It's normal to be awkward in front of a large group of people. Trying to tell a long complicated joke at that moment is like swallowing a live hand grenade.

jaltesorensen

7/12/2014 05:34:27 am

Cool. So I am not the only one who loves Scrappy Doo :-)

Rhody

7/12/2014 10:08:56 am

I love Scrappy too!

"Scooby Doo Meets The Boo Brothers" is my favorite Scooby Doo movie/episode/whatever, in the entire Scooby franchise. As a kid, I found that Scooby Doo Meets The Boo Brothers to be the funniest, eeriest, and overall most plot engaging Scooby Doo film ever, and Scrappy was awesome in it!

The thing I always liked about Scrappy, was that his great intellect mixed with his cocky nature made for the perfect Scooby Doo character. You can take out Fred, Velma, and Daphne, and just include Scrappy Doo instead. He works as a perfect replacement for the gang, and I hate the episodes where he and the entire gang are together because his chemistry is not any good with Daphne, Fred, and Velma. Whenever Scrappy had the notion to do something that would take the plot to a dangerous, sudden turn, he would always get stopped by either Fred, Daphne, or Velma. This caused him to be seen as a nuisance, when in reality the real nuisances were Daphne, Velma, and Fred.

Scrappy Doo was in my opinion one of the greatest characters in all of Scooby Doo.

Rhody

7/12/2014 10:25:44 am

The greatest being The Ghost of Captain Cutler of course.

John K

7/12/2014 01:28:58 pm

Scrappy Doo needs more love.

Seriously, that character is reviled for no goddman reason.

Rhody

7/12/2014 02:14:36 pm

I guess some people just hate puppies. : /

Kyle Kallgren

7/12/2014 05:48:02 am

Bleh. All of their brains put together doesn't even equal half the intelligence of mine. I don't know why anyone would bother with this gauche drivel. Watch one of my panels for true intellect. Goodbye now.

Miles

7/12/2014 08:53:53 am

lol even though I know this is fake, this isn't far from the real thing.

Nick Michalak

7/12/2014 05:54:39 am

Why do I get the feeling that the former child actor with the Taco Bell and hooker was Corey Feldman? That so sounds like him.

Gallooga Joe

7/13/2014 06:43:36 am

I got the impression that it was Edward Furlong, because of the interview that Jerrid did with him a while back.

Jodi D. link

7/26/2014 10:05:34 pm

I doubt it was Cory Feldman. He seems like he would keep a lower profile then that. And he is a recovering drug addict. Recovering drug addicts that want to stay sober do not do risky behavior like pick up hookers.

BarryTheMasterOfSandwich

7/12/2014 06:04:53 am

It's a good thing I just happened to watch Hot Rod this week. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten the taco versus grilled cheese question.

Dan L.

7/12/2014 06:21:26 am

Was that Bruce McCulloch's annoying little boy character from Kids in the Hall one of the people asking questions to the panel?

Josh Hadley link

7/12/2014 06:33:01 am

I was there in spirit broskis. One day I'll be there to support y'all. I may not be with the Geek Juice boys anymore, but I always remember those who inspired me, and the TGWTG crew always continue to bring me good feelings and good hopes.

LloydFan

7/12/2014 09:59:52 am

What's the deal with the guy with the Fez?
What's with all the people at these cons who have no sense of how to behave in public?

Dan L.

7/12/2014 11:17:10 am

1. The fez thing must be reference to Doctor Who, I would imagine.

2. Speaking as someone with an autism-spectrum disorder, I would say either that and/or Aspergers.

Delirio

7/14/2014 05:07:45 am

Assburgers you mean!

Dexter

7/12/2014 11:33:16 am

It's pretty clear that the guy had some kind of social disorder, and because of that, is probably a fan of Josh Hadley.

LloydFan

7/12/2014 12:02:36 pm

This particular guy might have some kind of autism/Aspergers thing going on, but from my experience at cons, there are some people who just want attention (sometimes from the "celebrities" or just in general).

John K

7/12/2014 01:27:59 pm

Cons attract all kinds of weirdos which is why I will never attend one.

But to each their own.

Axel

7/15/2014 03:30:47 am

I agree.

Angelique SP

7/12/2014 11:55:39 am

Thanks Mister X! Those of us who could only go in spirit, appreciate your labors. :) (Oh, and a butt-kick to the ninny who jostled your camera).

Jon Matos link

7/12/2014 02:02:41 pm

I love how, after Doug says "especially animated movies", Brad just starts smiling. You can almost see a thought bubble over his head with Jake screaming about Smurfs. lol.

Rhody

7/13/2014 05:21:08 am

lol i was thinking more by the lines of Madagascar 3, but yeah i totally caught that smile. xD

Bloody Murder

7/12/2014 04:35:30 pm

Linkara doesn't get Garth Ennis...Oh the irony.

The thing about Garth Ennis is that his comics are basically him ranting about things he hates with very black and blue humor mixed in. His fanbase comes from said yelling(which his audience finds quite entertaining) and a taste for such very dark humor(like getting killed on a hunting trip while shitting in the woods).

As I said quite ironic.

John K

7/12/2014 05:03:53 pm

"like getting killed on a hunting trip while shitting in the woods"

How is that funny? Seriously, I love black humor, but this joke is lost on me. Is that because of the expression "does a bear shit in the woods?". Because the joke is still lost on me.

Bloody Murder

7/12/2014 06:45:03 pm

This particular joke has many variants but in the case cited, it was a case of shooting before looking. Woops!

I don't understand how the joke is lost to you though. Any chance you could give me an example of black humor you actually like. Maybe that'll help.

John K

7/13/2014 09:54:19 am

In comics, two of the best writers of black comedy are Pete Abrahms from Sluggy Freelance and Brain Clevinger of 8-bit theater. Both of these guys would write some of the most sadistically funny strips I have ever read.

What turns me off from Preacher, however, is the premises seems entirely mean-spirited and vindictive. This could work if the author was aiming for satire but killing things and people you don't like isn't my idea of good satire.

Bloody Murder

7/13/2014 03:11:06 pm

I see. When it comes to black comedy, I tend to prefer it to be very black. Like the one where a mobster gets fucked to death by a demon with a NINETEEN INCH COCK.(That's from Hellblazer, Son of Man arc). After seeing this aforementioned death by giant cock rape a fellow mobster says, "I quit" before killing himself. Heh, good times.

As for Preacher, it's not a satire(at least I never saw it as that). Was always more of an amoral western to me. It's not so much satire as(being an atheist) Garth Ennis loves to shit on Christianity. I'd say organized religion but I don't recall him shitting on any other.

By the way, if you want satire, I'd say go read The Pro. Heh, that was a fun one.

Chris Hansen

7/12/2014 05:51:56 pm

You know not everybody who go to cons have spaghetti flying out of their pocket, This stereotype of of the con goer is archaic and out dated it's called an isolated incident people

Slöa

7/13/2014 03:07:57 am

Wow, that sure is a nice display of autism in the audience. And is it just me or is Linkara turning into a "Spoony at his worst" in terms of desperate need for attention, just with a way less entertaining personality?

Longinus

7/13/2014 07:01:04 am

Is it just me, or do you not know shit about autism? I hope you develop pancreatic cancer.

Morhek

7/13/2014 10:20:40 am

It's just you. They guy was just obnoxiously rude. Rude=/=autistic.

John K

7/13/2014 04:13:25 pm

Guys, I know for a fact that the institution of Encyclopedia Dramatic (back in its glory days) gave Slöa his PHD qualifying him to diagnose autism.

Speaking of credentials, after being visited by aliens and receiving massive amounts of butthurt, Longinus is a qualified voodoo witch doctor who can stricken people with any disease with but a mere wish.

JangoB

7/13/2014 04:17:23 am

Has this Linkara fellow always been so annoying, obnoxious and unfunny?

Dudeson

7/13/2014 07:41:57 am

Yes he has, just watch one of his videos and you'll see why people aren't watching him anymore.

Jind

7/13/2014 10:11:25 am

Linkara is just fine. Loads of people still watch him.

Rhody

7/13/2014 05:18:31 am

Jesus Christ these are some of the most offensive comments I've seen on this website.

Can't we all just say something nice for once? These people are all trying to have a good time, they're not autistic, they're just gutsy and filled with the joy that comes with seeing their idols.

If I was there, I would have been excited too!

Now please please stop with all these "THIS GUY SUCKS" or "THE AUDIENCE SUCKS" comments, they're insulting not to mention annoying.

Now, for me to bring up something about this con itselt (not many people have yet):

Who else thought it was awesome to have Doug's dad at the con? I mean DUDE that's so cool! And his insight on things were really funny.

By the way, I enjoyed Brad's Harrison Ford impression, but I got the feeling that he felt uncomfortable doing it.

LloydFan

7/13/2014 05:42:37 am

The guy that walked up and interrupted the panel TWICE was rude, disrespectful and creepy. Likewise, the guy who made a big production out of asking a question was rude, wasted everyone's time, and was an attention whore. The guy at the end who made the "joke" also wasted everyone's time and failed at seeking attention for himself.
The only reason you would defend them is if you're trolling or maybe you were one of them.

Rhody

7/13/2014 06:03:36 am

Actually it's neither... I'm just defending them because... isn't it obvious that they were all just trying to have a little fun?

I thought the guy who made a big production out of asking a question was hilarious, and he ended up asking a good question. That was gutsy and I have to give him credit for it.

And no, I wasn't at the con, I don't go to cons, mostly because I can't afford to.

I guess I'm just super chill. : /

Dudeson

7/13/2014 07:46:39 am

Oh come on, people are allowed to have some fun, you can't label creepy and attention whores just because you don't agree with what the did. Loosen up a bit.

LloydFan

7/13/2014 08:11:16 am

People are allowed to have "fun" by being rude to people? OK, whatever floats your boat. It's also why I don't go to these things anymore.

Dudeson

7/13/2014 10:41:02 am

Actually I think that guy was autistic, I remember him acting shifty multiple times during the con

Rhody

7/13/2014 03:08:25 pm

No, even if he was a little shifty, I highly doubt he was autistic; I think he was just extremely nervous.

It takes guts to stand up in front of a crowd of people, and talk to one of your greatest idols. The reason why it's hard, is the fear of being picked apart by jackasses (cough, like some of the people here in the comments) because of having any form of imperfection INCLUDING NERVOUSNESS.

Dudes, if you were there, your ass would be sweating as if it were sitting on the surface of the sun.

John K

7/13/2014 08:48:20 am

It seems the comments section has caused a little...

*snuglass*

...CONtroversy.

YEEEAAAAAAAHH!

Abigail

7/13/2014 12:33:45 pm

...

Oh god damnit. *facepalm/groan*

But yeah seriously chill out guys, I don't think we should be focusing on the audience here (though I'm in the 'they were annoying and distracting' camp.) the panel in spite of that was really fun!

Delirio

7/14/2014 05:12:32 am

Im not sure if I feel more sorry for you doing the joke or
FOR ME ACTUALLY LAUGHING ABOUT IT

dang :(

SamJ

7/13/2014 01:00:43 pm

Hey, Brad, since I wasn't at Anime Midwest because I do not live in the Midwest, I have a panel question for you.

Even though you said that you're not big on anime, got any anime films or shows that you enjoy?

David link

7/14/2014 12:37:11 am

I'm not a huge anime fan myself but this is something I've wondered about. I've always thought the Fist of the North Star movie might be something Brad would get a kick out of.

Rama

7/14/2014 11:45:15 am

These TGWTG get togethers are always very very very awkward.

weckar

7/14/2014 10:56:28 pm

The Fez guy was so awkward, and so demanding...

David link

7/17/2014 12:10:50 am

People may be going over the top throwing around "autism" and such but that guy must have some kind of social disorder. Sure, as some people have pointed out, he may have been nervous, but that's no excuse for treating the panel like performing animals rather than actual people. The lack of etiquette and sense of entitlement displayed was pretty unnerving. Also the guy making a a big thing out of asking his question came off kind of cringe-worthy too.

SamJ

7/17/2014 07:04:43 am

You say "social disorder", we say "lol white people" =D

mister X link

7/17/2014 11:47:43 pm

heh-now i'm not sayin' that while attending the panel i thought what SamJ said up there...but i was TOTALLY thinking what SamJ said up there!

FakeJake

7/20/2014 10:39:29 am

I agree with mister X! I don't know what these fool white people are thinking. I apologize for us!

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