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[It's over, Marcus!]

Don't let it all end!

I first voted on this yesterday and I had a feeling it was going to win Daily Feature. It just goes to show that something in lower case letters isn't always poorly done. This was great because it was just so simple and made you realize how much you valued life. The ironic thing is of course he only learned out how to value life as he was dying. At least he died happy. While this was a more funny than sad cartoon, I felt that it teached a good lesson.

It reminds me of the time I went parasailing. I doubt I will ever go parachuting, but the feeling of being up in the air is really cool. There was not a bunch of elaborate effects and shots in this, because it didn't need to have it. It was just a very down to earth cartoon. Now that I mention it, it's actually quite literally down to earth.

Steinberg responds:

I'm glad I went in the right direction and I'm actually getting to people into both sides (serious and funny), and that my art style is pleasing. And yeah, some people fail to see how life can be great, they just give up on pursuing great things for themselves, of course it was an extreme case in this animation.

That said, parasailing must be freaking awesome!

[The Shark Show Thing]

Brilliant!

This was great because it had all the surrealism that makes your work so beautiful here. I had absolutely no idea what was going to happen next or why anything was happening. I am starting to think it may have been a test simulation. That is why the random guy in the labrotory appeared and shot the shark. It is funny to know that the shark's weiner was an actual weiner. I had no idea he was going to pull that thing out and it would have seemed easier to just put the right things in.

I admit that I felt some sympathy for the raccoon as it was watching the shark dying. You rarely see stuff like that in your cartoons. The music is as good as ever and it does a good job of adding to the silliness of the overall cartoon. There's just so many things to look at here. There's a cardboard sun, a shark growing legs, everything!

golfinho responds:

u are a brillant Film critic

[Return of the Bed Bugs]

Very underrated!

This was a very cool flash to watch because there was just so much going on. These bed bugs were going around literally tearing up this guy's body. Do not worry, it will not keep me awake as I managed to watch it at nightime. There could have been a bit more detail in the bedbugs but great besides that. I was unsure of whether this was from a professional band, but it was really from an independent contributor here. This song is really catchy and I see you going somewhere with this.

The weirdest thing was probably when the one bedbug was killing everyone. Granted, I want those bed bugs to die but that guy must just have very bad aim. The creepiest part is easily when they rip his skin open and dunk into it. I do think it's a bit too early to be talking about the 2012 Olympics. The best part of the music is those little toots that go on in the background.

kyle-christie responds:

We thought it would be a quick one to make coz the song is about one minute long. But ended up cramming more and more action into a smaller space. You live and learn. The creepiest bit for me is where they are flying through the air and land in his neck! Ta very much for the review Ericho

[Drugs, drugs, drugs!]

Sweet!

Now that is definitley the right way to show your kids why they should not take drugs. Just show them a really scary pooping homeless man. I think this animation style is familiar, as well as the audio. What I liked was how you made fun of that old commercial. I don't think I ever actually saw that on TV as a kid, but when I first saw it on the Internet, it was really scary. I love how stupid the kid is to think that's cool. Hey, if you're really high, you probably will turn into a snake monster like that.

It's just great to see satire used to those old commercials. At first I was thinking you were going to show him smoking crack but he didn't! I guess it's nice when something ends on a really optimistic note. I can understand how some people could comprehend that as being cool instead of scary. We all view things differently.

BillyNapalm responds:

The commercial always bothered me when I was younger, because I was REALLY into Ninja Turtles in a big way, and the thought of morphing into a snakeman was really appealing to me. Of course, I was eight years old and really didn't have a source of crack at the time.

The closest thing to drugs that we had access to were Rockets Candy.

[ASuperMarioBrosQuicky3]

Merry Christmas Eve?

The best thing about this was hearing that Manwhore song at the end. Well, it wasn't the one I am more familiar with, it was actually the original. I am glad it was not just a blank screen because it looked like it was going to be that at first. What was not good was how this was so short. The sprite work is actually fairly well done. I like to see Bowser as a zombie but it seems like such a wasted oppurtunity to have him beat Mario so easily.

At least it did not just end with Bowser falling into the lava. I could tell you were trying to imitate "Super Mario Bros. Z" but it didn't come off that well. What you should have done is show numerous locations instead of just the single one. I think you have potential and you also managed to use good music. Mario looks good in those colors.

Mario8th responds:

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS MY WORST ANIMATION!!!! HOW DO PEOPLE KEEP FINDING THIS ONE AND NOT ONE OF MY OTHERS!!!!!!! AND NO! I WAS NOT TRYING TO COPY SUPER MARIO BROS Z AT ALL!!!!!!! ALMOST NOBODY IS!!!!!!!!!!

sorry for the caps, it's just that this is my worst video of 6, and for some reason people keep finding THIS one=P

and like I said, really, nobody that's decently good at these is trying to copy SMBZ. Why does everybody assume that?

If you could, would you please check out the 2nd or 5th one of these? there much better
Thanks for the review though!

ps: and yes, I did post this back in December.

[Brian's Payback]

Can't hate it

I doubt that something like "Family Guy" is intended to be taken that seriously at all. The weird thing is that I thought this was alright even if I did not agree with the statements presented. It's just entertaining to see how cheesy the graphics and everything were. I guess I'm wishing you a Happy Pico Day even though this was not Pico-related. I mean, I have to give you credit for putting in some original graphics. You rarely see Family Guy sprites of any kind.

I think that what happened in that episode was something I could explain. There's one part where Quagmire says, "Yeah, I date women for their bodies too, but at least I'm honest about it". Quagmire's main beef was that Brian tried to present himself as a intellectual above others when he was no better than anyone else. I do love how you used sound from MUGEN. You should see more references to that here.

NTroper responds:

This was made mostly for those who want to see Brian giving Quagmire some payback for beating Brian to near death on "Quagmire's Dad" and hitting him with his car in "Tiegs for Two." But I guess that could've gone better.

[Picoday Pinata Party]

Sweet!

Easily the best Pico Day flash I've seen (well, technically it's my only so far). I just loved this because of how great the animation was. It was great to see some of my favorite artists and programmers to come together for this. I'm still up to do voice work, Hulalaoo! Anyway, this was a lot of fun because everything was actually done in a fairly realistic way. By that I mean both good and bad guys died in this. I didn't know you guys were going to kill everyone off like that.

It looks like the pinata was an Uberkid and I don't know why Pico and the gang would be saving one of those. I was confused if that was supposed to pe Pico at first, but he appeared later (or showed himself). It was great to see such a lively and colorful cast of heroes and villians. The best fight is easily the end. I can understand why you guys announced that as if it were a different flash.

Zombie-Pimp responds:

the pinata was Luis! I guess that wasn't clear though, my bad

[VentureBros FanFiction]

Venture Bros!

I think this is the first Venture Bros themed flash I have ever seen on this site, much less reviewed. What really works is how well the voices go. Granted, the most I have ever seen out of the Venture Bros is some commercials on Adult Swim. Still, I think this should please any fan of the series. At least I managed to recognize the Monarch and know who he was. I especially like how goofy the characters sound.

As for the title, it makes you realize that more people should address their work as fanfiction. People mostly think of written stuff but it can apply to flash work as well. That reminds me of how much Sobe my family buys. The weird thing is that I don't think I've ever had any of that stuff myself actually. Good for a laugh.

smirkstudios responds:

What sucks is that Sobe switched to plastic instead of glass, and so now I don't even buy it. Shortly after, the company in competition with Sobe (called Fuse) did the same dame thing... what a shame, I like it better in the glass.

Thanks for the honest review from a non-fan's point of view! This review should satisfy any content produced by anyone. An eight with a lot of nice things to say, definitely flattering for someone who doesn't know the show. Thanks!!

**EDIT - I guess I would buy Sobe again if it were in a can instead. I just really don't like the plastic. We should use hemp instead of plastic, but we're not allowed, now are we? Thanks again!!**

[elmo the zombie]

Your favorite?

I just find it funny that a true fan of Elmo would show terrible things like that. This definitley reminded me of Happy Tree Friends. The most obvious part was when Elmo was skinned (halfway) he looked a lot like Flaky from HTF. The animation is probably the thing that needs to be improved on the most. At first, I really had little idea where this was heading. It wasn't until Elmo appeared that I understood his namesake role.

I was not expecting the guy who caused it to be run over by a car. Nor did I envision Elmo eating his own brain and seemingly dying from that. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen a zombie do anything like that! I think the gash he got on his face disappeared and reappeared. Not a masterpiece, but nice for Halloween.

mecagir responds:

thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it and while I am a fan of htf I'm not so much a fan of elmo. kinda why I made the series

[Can you Diglett?]

Twisted!

This was so cool because it was just so amazingly ridiculous! I think you actually used an actual audio clip from the anime to accompany the Diglett. It was so weird how Diglett turned into this monster and beat that guy up. I think other people have envisioned Diglett as having a big musclar body like that. When Snorlax showed up, I thought they were going to fight. It's a good thing they didn't as them crushing up the abusive trainer was one of the most animated scenes.

Speaking of animation, this style was just so wild! It's Spumco with pokemon! The best use of art in the entire piece is at the end when you show that still image of Snorlax and Diglett together. Thank you for also making a rather easy Easter Egg. While it had nothing to do with pokemon, it was nonsequitor enough to fit in!

vlaktemaat responds:

thanks! appreciate the detailed review :)