Ren & Stimpy: Seasons 1 & 2 coming on 10/12
10-12-04, 11:33 PM
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I went to my Best Buy this morning to pick up the Ren & Stimpy set, but they didn't have any copies of the bonus DVD. I asked the employees working there and they knew nothing about it (I was there as soon as the store opened). Anyone else run into a situation where their Best Buy didn't have the bonus DVD?
10-13-04, 12:10 AM
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Originally posted by Duodenum
APC led me to one conclusion: Nickelodeon may have actually had a legitimate beef with John K. back in the day. if the material he was delivering was anywhere near APC, then how could anyone have expected Nick to air it?? Film Threat and other sources made it out to be an unfair battle against the playful spirit of a master animator, but i think there was much more to the story.
APC led me to one conclusion: Nickelodeon may have actually had a legitimate beef with John K. back in the day. if the material he was delivering was anywhere near APC, then how could anyone have expected Nick to air it?? Film Threat and other sources made it out to be an unfair battle against the playful spirit of a master animator, but i think there was much more to the story.
The older, Nick "restricted" episodes were far better.
10-13-04, 12:34 AM
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Originally posted by UAIOE
For a brief time i believed what John K. was saying. Things changed when i saw those horrid Spike TV episodes.
The older, Nick "restricted" episodes were far better.
For a brief time i believed what John K. was saying. Things changed when i saw those horrid Spike TV episodes.
The older, Nick "restricted" episodes were far better.
10-13-04, 02:37 AM
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emhello.. I'm not familar with the show and a basic search didn't yield the answer on TV Tome but if you wish to look through their episode guide it would probably have the info you are looking for.
http://www.tvtome.com/RenandStimpyShow/guide.html
http://www.tvtome.com/RenandStimpyShow/guide.html
10-13-04, 07:27 AM
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The set is a definite must-buy, no questions asked. It is a work of love, but I wish the shorts (Ask Dr. Stupid, Log, etc.) had been identified in the menus to make navigation easier.
10-13-04, 07:38 AM
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10-13-04, 10:08 AM
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Originally posted by frieda's boss
I went to my Best Buy this morning to pick up the Ren & Stimpy set, but they didn't have any copies of the bonus DVD. I asked the employees working there and they knew nothing about it (I was there as soon as the store opened). Anyone else run into a situation where their Best Buy didn't have the bonus DVD?
I went to my Best Buy this morning to pick up the Ren & Stimpy set, but they didn't have any copies of the bonus DVD. I asked the employees working there and they knew nothing about it (I was there as soon as the store opened). Anyone else run into a situation where their Best Buy didn't have the bonus DVD?
But be quick about it - this thing is selling out all over - so much for the boycotts.
Also, FWIW, the back of the box says something like "featuring uncut versions of the following episodes: x, y, z" - and the episodes they name are the uncut ones. - so it's like they're admitting that only a few episodes are uncut.
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10-13-04, 01:32 PM
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Originally posted by emhello
Ah... it's Billy The Beef-Tallow boy. Unfortunately it's in Season 3. Thanks abintra!
Ah... it's Billy The Beef-Tallow boy. Unfortunately it's in Season 3. Thanks abintra!
Originally posted by slop101
Look agian - Best Buy only has copies of the set with the bonus disc - it's wrapped with the set.
Look agian - Best Buy only has copies of the set with the bonus disc - it's wrapped with the set.
Originally posted by slop101
Also, FWIW, the back of the box says something like "featuring uncut versions of the following episodes: x, y, z" - and the episodes they name are the uncut ones. - so it's like they're admitting that only a few episodes are uncut.
Also, FWIW, the back of the box says something like "featuring uncut versions of the following episodes: x, y, z" - and the episodes they name are the uncut ones. - so it's like they're admitting that only a few episodes are uncut.
For example:
Big House Blues -- chopped quite a bit before airing. The disc includes both the original and Nick (edited) versions.
Sven Hoek -- includes a couple of bits that never aired. In the closet, Nick cut the episode when Stimpy says "Hey, this is private!" and closes the door. The circus/swordswallower bit never aired and was only available on bootlegs for years. They even have a bit during Ren's tirade that still has the timecode stamp on it... it only exists in that form.
Powdered Toastman - Says Frank Zappa as "The Pope" on the beginning credits. After the first airing, Nick made them change it to "The man in the pointy hat".
Etc.
I still don't think that explains the brief bits of missing footage on a few episodes. Footage that *did* air during the Nick run.
10-13-04, 01:38 PM
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not true. one bb had all of them with the bonus disc, while another store had about half the stock with and the other half without. the ones with will have the "bonus disc" sticker on the front, along with an additional sheet stuck to the back (you will be able to feel the back of the box (ooooh) for the bonus disc.) the ones without the sticker will not have the bonus disc.
good luck finding one. at least we didn't get screwed on this like the stupid Friday 13th box.
good luck finding one. at least we didn't get screwed on this like the stupid Friday 13th box.
Originally posted by slop101
Look agian - Best Buy only has copies of the set with the bonus disc - it's wrapped with the set. Though it's easy to miss it because it's wrapped underneath the sheet on the back of the box.
But be quick about it - this thing is selling out all over - so much for the boycotts.
Also, FWIW, the back of the box says something like "featuring uncut versions of the following episodes: x, y, z" - and the episodes they name are the uncut ones. - so it's like they're admitting that only a few episodes are uncut.
Look agian - Best Buy only has copies of the set with the bonus disc - it's wrapped with the set. Though it's easy to miss it because it's wrapped underneath the sheet on the back of the box.
But be quick about it - this thing is selling out all over - so much for the boycotts.
Also, FWIW, the back of the box says something like "featuring uncut versions of the following episodes: x, y, z" - and the episodes they name are the uncut ones. - so it's like they're admitting that only a few episodes are uncut.
10-13-04, 10:49 PM
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Dammit! Anybody else having problems playing disc 3? My DVD player just flashes a "C 13 00" message when I put it in. other discs play fine. Think I must've gotten a bum disc from scamazon as the other are OK. Dammit! Now I have to send it back to those sons of bitches. Unfair.
10-14-04, 12:00 AM
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Originally posted by FilmFanSea
The best comparison is probably Spongebob Squarepants, which is a watered-down, family-friendly, and optimistic take on Ren & Stimpy (note the similarity between Spongebob and Stimpy; both Mr. Crab and Squidward share some of Ren's characteristics). The animation in SbSp was strongly influenced by R&S.
R&S is strong on gross-out humor, and--in its day--was one of the most subversive cartoons ever to hit mainstream TV.
The best comparison is probably Spongebob Squarepants, which is a watered-down, family-friendly, and optimistic take on Ren & Stimpy (note the similarity between Spongebob and Stimpy; both Mr. Crab and Squidward share some of Ren's characteristics). The animation in SbSp was strongly influenced by R&S.
R&S is strong on gross-out humor, and--in its day--was one of the most subversive cartoons ever to hit mainstream TV.
10-14-04, 01:43 AM
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I got the set tonight and there was only THREE sets left! ONE had the bonus disk so I snatched it up. Now theres only two. Apparently, Target will have the set for $25 next week. Looks like I have to get a discount!
10-14-04, 06:39 AM
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This means there will be a very active market for the out-of-stock VHS uncut episodes of "Big Baby Scam" (on "Stinkier Stories", I think), "Son of Stimpy" (I own it!) and "Haunted House" (what is this one on?), just for those missing seconds. These episodes are not on the only laserdisc produced ("Classics I & II"). Can they be found "uncut" on any other available DVDs?
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10-14-04, 11:57 AM
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Originally posted by Bill Needle
Not sure why he thought sadomasochistic homoeroticism was laugh out loud funny. When simply eating vomit, boogers, and tobacco juice is the highlight of the show, that ain't saying much.
Not sure why he thought sadomasochistic homoeroticism was laugh out loud funny. When simply eating vomit, boogers, and tobacco juice is the highlight of the show, that ain't saying much.
The change between the old and new shows was really jarring and really, really made me not like John K. anymore. The first episode i saw was the one you mentioned...where they lived in the spittoon and ate boogers and such. The only thing i had to say about the show afterwards was "No Sir, I didnt like it!"
And that is really what burned me about the new show, it lost that unique humor that made the orginal show so great. Eating boogers and popping out of some bum's ass aren't funny, Mr. Horse, Croc-o-Stimpy, trying to leave an alternate dimension in a bus....that was the good stuff.
10-14-04, 04:55 PM
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Originally posted by baracine
This means there will be a very active market for the out-of-stock VHS uncut episodes of "Big Baby Scam" (on "Stinkier Stories"
This means there will be a very active market for the out-of-stock VHS uncut episodes of "Big Baby Scam" (on "Stinkier Stories"
10-14-04, 06:20 PM
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I picked it up at Wherehouse FYE $29.99. I traded some dvd's that Blockbuster wouldn't take because it wasn't "in their computers" and got $19 for 4 titles. That and a $7 mail in rebate this week makes a pretty good deal.
10-16-04, 05:04 PM
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Question.. I just saw one of the Adult Party Cartoons of Ren & Stimpy called Firedogs and pretty much hated it. Is there a chance I would still like the first two seasons of R&S or is it very similar in terms of material?
10-16-04, 06:04 PM
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Originally posted by JP5683
The Adult Party eps are absolute CRAP. The first two seasons are classic.
The 'new' episodes are just gross and tasteless.
JP
The Adult Party eps are absolute CRAP. The first two seasons are classic.
The 'new' episodes are just gross and tasteless.
JP