toblix Posted June 20, 2009 Right, of course. That's actually an interesting observation you made there, because I've never actually pronounced the word in English. When thinking about it, I wouldn't say earl, but you are el, which means I should've picked the other article. I guess shit like this happens because I never speak English, which means I make crazy decisions like "pronouncing" acronyms as I would in my native tongue when writing. Again, awesome observation -- thanks for pointing it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OssK Posted June 20, 2009 Ugh, you pronounce it "earl"? Really, they should have called the song "Webmaster" u2gvaDTpKMk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dion. Posted June 20, 2009 there are other people here you enjoyed the post cost!?as for the archive, click this image on the website: Not the podcast archive but the archive with articles and stuff from before Idle Thumbs turned into a podcast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted June 20, 2009 that's on the flipside of the front page, just flip your monitor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Posted June 21, 2009 Ugh, you pronounce it "earl"? WELL SORRY. Yeah, I don't know, I tend to "pronounce" it in my head as a word, but feel awkward either way saying it out loud. Both sound wrong. Out of interest, why is it so jarring to some people? I mean, nobody I know says "jay-pee-ee-gee". Is it just because "url" is a homophone for a real word? I guess I find it annoying when people pronounce "UFO" as "yoo-foe". Perhaps it's to do with what we've come to expect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted June 22, 2009 I wonder how Remo pronounces S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shakesbeard Posted June 22, 2009 WELL SORRY.Yeah, I don't know, I tend to "pronounce" it in my head as a word, but feel awkward either way saying it out loud. Both sound wrong. Out of interest, why is it so jarring to some people? I mean, nobody I know says "jay-pee-ee-gee". Is it just because "url" is a homophone for a real word? I guess I find it annoying when people pronounce "UFO" as "yoo-foe". Perhaps it's to do with what we've come to expect. I think it just sounds ugly. Although to be fair I still cringe a little when people talk about playing dohda and wow and see-ess and god knows how many others. Oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thrik Posted June 22, 2009 You don't pronounce CS as 'cuss'? Fucking heathens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shakesbeard Posted June 22, 2009 You don't pronounce CS as 'cuss'? Fucking heathens. I know right, look at these plebes, who let the rabble out of their hovels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Posted June 22, 2009 Although to be fair I still cringe a little when people talk about playing dohda and wow and see-ess and god knows how many others. Oh well. Oh, those irritate me a little as well, not least because, if anything, it should be "dohta". I guess I just find "yoo-arr-ell" is awkward and lacking in consonants. The alternative isn't much better, but at least it's shorter so I can get it out of the way sooner. Generally I just say "address" and sidestep the whole tiresome affair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordy Freeman Jr. Posted July 1, 2009 Hey all, discovered the podcast during the whole downfall of 1up last winter on recommendations from SomethingAwful. It pretty much skyrocketed to my favorite gaming podcast and I'm finally registering my appreciation. It's pretty great to hear a podcast these days where PC game discussion vastly exceeds iPhone game discussion. Also, I want a giant button button that plays Chris saying "Fuckin' weird" when I press it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horticulture Tycoon Posted July 1, 2009 It should also have other buttons that play recordings of Jake saying something fucking weird. Also welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted July 1, 2009 Hey all, discovered the podcast during the whole downfall of 1up last winter on recommendations from SomethingAwful. It pretty much skyrocketed to my favorite gaming podcast and I'm finally registering my appreciation. It's pretty great to hear a podcast these days where PC game discussion vastly exceeds iPhone game discussion.Also, I want a giant button button that plays Chris saying "Fuckin' weird" when I press it. Haha, your avatar wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Posted July 1, 2009 It reminds me of this: ... which I'm very fond of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameDreamer Posted July 3, 2009 (edited) Hello everyone, I recently started with IdleThumbs Episode 1 and listened all the way up to this week's episode. Now, each week, instead of looking forward to new comic Wednesdays, I look forward to new IdleThumbs Podcast day. Edited July 30, 2009 by GameDreamer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHoatzin Posted July 9, 2009 It should also have other buttons that play recordings of Jake saying something fucking weird. Also welcome! OMG! We're in a dire need for a flash soundboard! And then we can use it to prank-call Ken Levine or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bury Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) Hey all, discovered the podcast during the whole downfall of 1up last winter on recommendations from SomethingAwful. It pretty much skyrocketed to my favorite gaming podcast and I'm finally registering my appreciation. It's pretty great to hear a podcast these days where PC game discussion vastly exceeds iPhone game discussion. Hi, I just registered too. Pretty much this ^^^^ Personally, I spend most of my gaming time in WoW (raiding will do this to you). In the past week, I've also played Demigod, Victoria, the Cities XL beta, the Heroes of Newerth beta, Plants v Zombies, Civilization IV, The Sims 3, SimCity 4, Aerobiz Supersonic (SNES!), Rock Band 2, and the board game Power Grid IRL. The next game I will probably buy is NCAA Football 10 on Xbox 360. I graduated from the University of California not too long ago, and worked a bit for a game developer in nearby Emeryville. It was a great experience--got to go to some industry events in Northern California--but the pay was awful. Sadly I'm out of the industry now, but I still do a ton of nerdy stuff; I've been to every Blizzcon and the last two PAX conventions. I don't know how much time I'll have to peruse the forums since I already post actively on SA and on the Elitist Jerks WoW forums, as well as working full-time and taking a class on the side. We'll see! Edited July 9, 2009 by Bury Added some RL infos, hope it isn't a mistake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patters Posted July 9, 2009 91]I don't know how much time I'll have to peruse the forums since I already post actively on SA and on the Elitist Jerks WoW forums' date=' as well as working full-time and taking a class on the side. We'll see![/quote'] Well we are clearly better than all of those people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shakesbeard Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) Hi, I just registered too. Pretty much this ^^^^Personally, I spend most of my gaming time in WoW (raiding will do this to you). In the past week, I've also played Demigod, Victoria, the Cities XL beta, the Heroes of Newerth beta, Plants v Zombies, Civilization IV, The Sims 3, SimCity 4, Aerobiz Supersonic (SNES!), Rock Band 2, and the board game Power Grid IRL. The next game I will probably buy is NCAA Football 10 on Xbox 360. Oh shiiiit Power Grid is the business. Considering starting a board game thread now... I've only been here a few months, but welcome! Edited July 9, 2009 by Shakesbeard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted July 10, 2009 Yeah, Power Grid is one of the games on regular rotation when I head to my friend's house for Wednesday games night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craigaleg Posted July 10, 2009 Hello teeming masses. Just stopping by to say whats up, and hoping to frequent these forums between work and school. Love the podcast, so I imagine the forum's shinanigans are just as great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorKevs Posted July 12, 2009 Hey all, discovered the podcast during the whole downfall of 1up last winter on recommendations from SomethingAwful. It pretty much skyrocketed to my favorite gaming podcast and I'm finally registering my appreciation. It's pretty great to hear a podcast these days where PC game discussion vastly exceeds iPhone game discussion.Also, I want a giant button button that plays Chris saying "Fuckin' weird" when I press it. Yeah this has been quoted before but, pretty much that except replace "Something Awful" with "I lurk on NeoGAF. Woo!" I go to high school. Guess what? It sucks. I guess now I should list a bunch of video games. Currently The Secret of Monkey Island is wasting my time until the Special Edition comes out. Also running through Sam and Max Hit the Road, Prince of Persia (got the Special Edition at the Gamestop sale, good stuff) and I just realized I've had Point Lookout for Fallout 3 downloaded for 2 weeks and haven't found time to play it out of the time I already spend gaming, reading, and general screw around-ery (which does or doesn't involve Lost, depending what time of the year it is.) So, uh, hi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted July 12, 2009 I guess now I should list a bunch of video games. Currently The Secret of Monkey Island is wasting my time until the Special Edition comes out. Also running through Sam and Max Hit the Road... Awesome! Welcome aboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpp Posted July 13, 2009 Hi there! I started listening to the podcast after Chris' appearance in the GWJ podcast and I've been going through the back catalog pretty quickly. My impressions so far of the podcast: -length and amount of editing are perfect -in-jokes are hilarious -the fact that it's recorded in person makes it a much smoother ride compared to other podcasts -NEEDS MORE SONGS FROM CHRIS -PC gaming is greatly appreciated, especially after GFW Radio's demise Anyway, keep up the great work... and Jake, get the lead designer from Tales of MI to interview in the podcast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F4T C4T Posted July 13, 2009 Thought it was about time I signed up and said hello. I've been listening to the podcast for quite a while now, and I love it. Great mix of humour, passion, and thoughtful insight. I love all sorts of games, from Halo to Total War via Spelunky and Xeno Clash. I'm a designer/illustrator by day and amateur games designer by night and maybe one day I'll finish something. I've never been into the whole forum thing, but I've been lurking around here fairly regularly recently and enjoying some of the conversations so I thought what the hell, I'll give it a go. So, um... Hello! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
