Metal Jesus ruins my faith in humanity

[wildfruit]

At least este is handsome

[bozo55]

Just reading through this amusing thread and I totally agree on the views expressed regarding Metal Jesus, Pete Dorr, Hancock and especially Gamester 81.  G81 comes off as a total douche.  Every video he has is "Rare blahblahblah system EXTRA Rare!" when some of them are hardly quantifiable as rare.  He always just shows the machine but rarely shows the consoles in action.  And it is so obvious that he has zero interest in playing most of the crap in his collection, but he has it anyway because it's worth a few bucks.

I am totally against collecting for the sake of collecting.  It's a waste and I hate it.  I don't believe in owning anything I won't need/use simply because of perceived value.  That is why I threw out all my old console boxes years ago 

I don't get the Luke Morse hate though.  Yes his repair methods are very unprofessional and he's a terrible hoarder, but he has introduced me to so many games I've never heard of and he's got a fun and entertaining personality. 

I also enjoy Michael B the Game Genie, even if he sucks badly at games

[mickcris]

Ive watch some Gamester 81 rare console videos.  I find it odd how he manhandles all his stuff like he doesn't give a shit.  He also lots of times gives out misinformation about the stuff too.

[NecroPhile]

To add more to the shit pile... They are budgeting 1600 each for wage compensation for the month off. Now I have no clue what these people do, but it sounds as though MJ works in a professional environment based on his past with Sierra. So I would imagine he also gets paid leave. I have enough leave to take a month off, but I would still get my regular salary.  This is so suspect. I hope to hell people don't fund this thing.

Yarr, that too.  To make matters worse, he's planning on making all sorts of videos out of it, so he'll make money off of advertising too (not that I think that'll amount to thousands of dollars).

[PCEngineHell]

The Luke Morse shit stems back from him choosing his hoarding games sound investments, over a life with his wife and kid. He made a drama out of it on his youtube channel. His priorities are all sorts of fucked up.

[bozo55]

The Luke Morse shit stems back from him choosing his hoarding games sound investments, over a life with his wife and kid. He made a drama out of it on his youtube channel. His priorities are all sorts of fucked up.

He still wears his wedding ring, so I assume they have reconciled.  I guess the damage was done when he made that video.  No going back now 

[wildfruit]

The Luke Morse shit stems back from him choosing his hoarding games sound investments, over a life with his wife and kid. He made a drama out of it on his youtube channel. His priorities are all sorts of fucked up.

He still wears his wedding ring, so I assume they have reconciled.  I guess the damage was done when he made that video.  No going back now 

Maybe he wears it to get girls. Chicks dig a challenge. I hardly ever wear mine, don't like wearing jewellery, but when I do they're like flies round stink*. Yea that's what he's up to, sneaky sod.
* nb this may be a slight exaggeration

[mackdanger]

There are two phenomena associated with the internet that have always baffled me. One, is the sheer number of people willing to work for free. I'm not talking about labor of love kind of stuff. I am talking about people who will put insane amounts of time and effort into a project so someone else can get rich. For an example, many bloggers and wikipedia drones.

The second, is what we see unfolding here with Aluminum Jeebus. That is, there are scores of people from all economic levels who simply enjoy giving away money, even when it is obvious the person they are giving it to doesn't really "need it." It took the internet to make me realize we live in a world where a guy can ask people to pay for his month long party, and people would actually want to do that. It really is truly fascinating.

[mickcris]

yeah, its like that potato salad kickstarter guy.  He got $55K for that, so maybe its not so crazy to think that this campaign will actually get $50k.

[esteban]

yeah, its like that potato salad kickstarter guy.  He got $55K for that, so maybe its not so crazy to think that this campaign will actually get $50k.

Yes, but Poe Tae Toe Man did not ask for $50K+

He just benefitted from his solicitation going viral.

You are correct, MetalYeezus may get his goal (or more), but Yeezus had a very high goal from the onset.

PoeTaeToe just got lucky.

[HailingTheThings]

At least este is handsome

Oh yeah!!!!

[NightWolve]

Metal Jesus starting talking as if the tour was a "gift for his fans"...

DEAR LORD.

DEAR, DEAR LORD.

HAHAHA! "Yay, I get to meet a giant gaming dork! We're gonna have a real good time hanging out together I just know it!"

[ToyMachine78]

Metal Jesus starting talking as if the tour was a "gift for his fans"...

DEAR LORD.

DEAR, DEAR LORD.

HAHAHA! "Yay, I get to meet a giant gaming dork! We're gonna have a real good time hanging out together I just know it!"

I can only imagine the look my wife would give me if these two bozos pulled up to our house in a game graffitied clunker RV. Ha! On second thought, that may be worth the price of the donation lol

[VenomMacbeth]

I can only imagine the look my wife would give me if these two bozos pulled up to our house in a game graffitied clunker RV. Ha! On second thought, that may be worth the price of the donation lol

I'd pay the price of donation to keep his nappy self AWAY from my house.

[CGQuarterly]

This turn of events doesn't upset me nearly as much as Joe suggested that it might.  I just think it's funny, and this may be the point where his show jumps the shark.

[ToyMachine78]

Sooooo... Joe.... Does this mean you will be collaborating with MJ on a Denver stop for a special episode of Game Sack?

[HailingTheThings]

Sooooo... Joe.... Does this mean you will be collaborating with MJ on a Denver stop for a special episode of Game Sack?

Should be an entire Sack episode dedicated to them performing Rusty Ventures on each other. I would excite. :3

[Joe Redifer]

If he comes to Denver sure I'll shoot something with him (for his show). Nothing is planned. Someone offered to pay for the whole thing if he was allowed to tag along. Not sure of MJR responded to that or not.

[ToyMachine78]

If he comes to Denver sure I'll shoot something with him (for his show). Nothing is planned. Someone offered to pay for the whole thing if he was allowed to tag along. Not sure of MJR responded to that or not.

I think you should do a MJR I Hate U episode where you and Dave punish his ass with shitty games. That is if you and Dave have shitty games

[sirhcman]

If he comes to Denver sure I'll shoot something with him (for his show). Nothing is planned. Someone offered to pay for the whole thing if he was allowed to tag along. Not sure of MJR responded to that or not.

I think you should do a MJR I Hate U episode where you and Dave punish his ass with shitty games. That is if you and Dave have shitty games

..or how about no episode with MJ on GameSack! Now that I can get behind!!

[ToyMachine78]

If he comes to Denver sure I'll shoot something with him (for his show). Nothing is planned. Someone offered to pay for the whole thing if he was allowed to tag along. Not sure of MJR responded to that or not.

I think you should do a MJR I Hate U episode where you and Dave punish his ass with shitty games. That is if you and Dave have shitty games

..or how about no episode with MJ on GameSack! Now that I can get behind!!

I hear ya. But if they came to their city that would look pretty snobbish and elitist to not welcome the oafy dude. After all were a gaming community. Not to sound cliche.

[sirhcman]

I hear ya. But if they came to their city that would look pretty snobbish and elitist to not welcome the oafy dude. After all were a gaming community. Not to sound cliche.

Am I missing something? Is MJ some sort of video game royalty? Should Joe and Dave be obligated to help this turkey because he has 100k+ subscribers? I don't know if they are friends with the guy or not but just because you are part of a gaming community doesn't obligate you to anything. Who cares what MJ or his followers think?

[ToyMachine78]

I hear ya. But if they came to their city that would look pretty snobbish and elitist to not welcome the oafy dude. After all were a gaming community. Not to sound cliche.

Am I missing something? Is MJ some sort of video game royalty? Should Joe and Dave be obligated to help this turkey because he has 100k+ subscribers? I don't know if they are friends with the guy or not but just because you are part of a gaming community doesn't obligate you to anything. Who cares what MJ or his followers think?

Well no I guess... I was raised with Southern hospitality. If you're from any other part of the states you dont understand.

[ToyMachine78]

OK I'm new to crowd funding. Do most of the donations come in early or late? I would guess early, 'cause all of your devoted fans would donate up front. If that's the case it doesn't bode well for MJ. At the current average per day he won't meet the goal.

[sirhcman]

Well no I guess... I was raised with Southern hospitality. If you're from any other part of the states you dont understand.

I am from the midwest, I understand hospitality and being respectful to people. What I don't understand e-begging and being a moocher and thinking everyone owes you something

[ToyMachine78]

Well no I guess... I was raised with Southern hospitality. If you're from any other part of the states you dont understand.

I am from the midwest, I understand hospitality and being respectful to people. What I don't understand e-begging and being a moocher

I don't understand ebegging and mooching either, but the guys gonna do what he wants to do. That doesn't mean you have to snub him if he comes to your city. Especially if you're a fellow YouTube personality. Joe obviously talks to the guy, how else would he know about the campaign ahead of time.

Anyhoo... I'm sure you Midwesterners are kind folk, but its different down south. Trust me. That's why so many peeps are flocking to the south from the rest of the States.

[sirhcman]

Well no I guess... I was raised with Southern hospitality. If you're from any other part of the states you dont understand.

I am from the midwest, I understand hospitality and being respectful to people. What I don't understand e-begging and being a moocher

I don't understand ebegging and mooching either, but the guys gonna do what he wants to do. That doesn't mean you have to snub him if he comes to your city. Especially if you're a fellow YouTube personality. Joe obviously talks to the guy, how else would he know about the campaign ahead of time.

Anyhoo... I'm sure you Midwesterners are kind folk, but its different down south. Trust me. That's why so many peeps are flocking to the south from the rest of the States.

I said I didn't know if they were friends with him or not, if they are and want him on GS or vice versa that's great but I won't watch it

[ToyMachine78]

Well no I guess... I was raised with Southern hospitality. If you're from any other part of the states you dont understand.

I am from the midwest, I understand hospitality and being respectful to people. What I don't understand e-begging and being a moocher

I don't understand ebegging and mooching either, but the guys gonna do what he wants to do. That doesn't mean you have to snub him if he comes to your city. Especially if you're a fellow YouTube personality. Joe obviously talks to the guy, how else would he know about the campaign ahead of time.

Anyhoo... I'm sure you Midwesterners are kind folk, but its different down south. Trust me. That's why so many peeps are flocking to the south from the rest of the States.

I said I didn't know if they were friends with him or not, if they are and want him on GS or vice versa that's great but I won't watch it

C'mon now. I'm no MJ fan, check earlier posts in this thread, but that's kinda childish. Its your choice though, and if that's how you feel so be it.

[ToyMachine78]

Please.. Puh-leeeez!!!! Get this image out my head!!!

[esteban]

DEAR LORD

[mickcris]

I think one of his fans sent him that earthbound for free too.

[esteban]

I think one of his fans sent him that earthbound for free too.

IT WAS GIFT FROM A FAN.

DEAR LORD.

[NecroPhile]

C'mon now. I'm no MJ fan, check earlier posts in this thread, but that's kinda childish. Its your choice though, and if that's how you feel so be it.

In what way is it childish to skip watching someone you know you don't like?  Would you prefer that he watch it, hate it, then run around and bitch about how bad it was?

[ToyMachine78]

C'mon now. I'm no MJ fan, check earlier posts in this thread, but that's kinda childish. Its your choice though, and if that's how you feel so be it.

In what way is it childish to skip watching someone you know you don't like?  Would you prefer that he watch it, hate it, then run around and bitch about how bad it was?

Well most folks here support and enjoy Game sack. So I do feel its silly to boycott an episode of game sack because it features MJ. That's just my opinion. You don't have to share it.

[VenomMacbeth]

Anyhoo... I'm sure you Midwesterners are kind folk, but its different down south. Trust me. That's why so many peeps are flocking to the south from the rest of the States.

I'm born & raised Carolinian, and I have to say that this is one of the biggest loads of bull I've ever read.  I'm pretty sure the "hospitality" you mentioned is the only thing the South has going for it, and even that's reserved only for white folks. 

In regards to Metal Jesus, if he were to ask to be included in an episode of Game Sack, it would be kind of rude to refuse...but to ignore, or at the very least not go out of your way to make it happen...that would be preferable.  Keep Jesus out of the Sack!

[ToyMachine78]

Anyhoo... I'm sure you Midwesterners are kind folk, but its different down south. Trust me. That's why so many peeps are flocking to the south from the rest of the States.

I'm born & raised Carolinian, and I have to say that this is one of the biggest loads of bull I've ever read.  I'm pretty sure the "hospitality" you mentioned is the only thing the South has going for it, and even that's reserved only for white folks. 

In regards to Metal Jesus, if he were to ask to be included in an episode of Game Sack, it would be kind of rude to refuse...but to ignore, or at the very least not go out of your way to make it happen...that would be preferable.  Keep Jesus out of the Sack!

To each his own. I'd rather live in the South East vs any other region I've ever visited.

If you grew up in a super rural impoverished part of the state, or urban poverty center for that matter, yeah your experience probably sucked. But it would suck to grow up in poverty anywhere.

You can find shit hole areas in any state, but the Carolina's offer many great cities and towns to live in.

[esteban]

Hey, your JESUS is in my sack.

Your sack is on my JESUS.

Comrades,

Keep JESUS out my SACK.

[bozo55]

Hey, your JESUS is in my sack.

Your sack is on my JESUS.

Comrades,

Keep JESUS out my SACK.

I agree.  Game Sack is YouTube's best kept secret and I wouldn't want them to sell their souls to Metal Jesus just for a little bit more publicity.  Besides, MJ as a gamer does not share much in common with Joe.  Joe was always a console gamer while MJ was predominantly a PC gamer.  Joe collects good games.  MJ takes whatever crap he can get his hands on.  Joe actually plays and goes in depth with the games, providing detailed insight.  MJ plays the games on a more casual basis and says "huh" way too much.

But I'd like to see GameSack mention MJR in a YouTube episode called "YouTubers We Don't Want to Talk About"

[Joe Redifer]

It would be better for us to be on his channel because he has more subscribers. Even if we got AVGN in one of our episodes it wouldn't make a difference. But if we got on an AVGN episode... well just look at what happened to stupid Pat.

[Medic_wheat]

It would be better for us to be on his channel because he has more subscribers. Even if we got AVGN in one of our episodes it wouldn't make a difference. But if we got on an AVGN episode... well just look at what happened to stupid Pat.

Yeah but you don't own a gray and gold NES world champ cart.

Unless you in which case I must plan my trip to your house and loot the hell out of it for real reall not for play play

[ToyMachine78]

His campaign isn't going so well. $4900 so far. He needs to double his average daily contribution to meet his goal.

[Bloufo]

So what happens to the money already donated if the target amount is not met?
A shortened trip schedule, or he just pockets the money and sends out a bunch of stickers, t-shirts, "military grade coins", etc, as a type of consolation.

[bozo55]

Looks like the MJR tour is cancelled.  The videos he posted on it are gone.

Edit: Crowdfunding the tour is cancelled.  He's looking to get sponsored instead now.

[esteban]

Looks like the MJR tour is cancelled.  The videos he posted on it are gone.

Edit: Crowdfunding the tour is cancelled.  He's looking to get sponsored instead now.

Hahahahahshashs. Are you teasing us?

I still didn't watch the second video...maybe someone else will upload it?

[HailingTheThings]

Looks like the MJR tour is cancelled.  The videos he posted on it are gone.

Edit: Crowdfunding the tour is cancelled.  He's looking to get sponsored instead now.

Hahahahahshashs. Are you teasing us?

I still didn't watch the second video...maybe someone else will upload it?

No point in watching the second video. He pretty much just says "Hey, I decided to grow facial hair. How does it look?" And then some stuff about why he needs all the monies. Pretty bleh.

[VenomMacbeth]

He pretty much just says "Hey, I decided to grow facial hair. How does it look?"

"A beard is never a substitute for a jawline, no matter how you trim it"

-Henchman #24

[ToyMachine78]

Looks like the MJR tour is cancelled.  The videos he posted on it are gone.

Edit: Crowdfunding the tour is cancelled.  He's looking to get sponsored instead now.

Ha Haaaaa! Victory! Fuck you Metal Jeebus! 

[wildfruit]

This guy's top ten games video is the worst thing I've ever seen.

[sirhcman]

This guy's top ten games video is the worst thing I've ever seen.

His Sega Saturn "hidden gems" and "top ten" are a joke too

[Gredler]

It would be better for us to be on his channel because he has more subscribers. Even if we got AVGN in one of our episodes it wouldn't make a difference. But if we got on an AVGN episode... well just look at what happened to stupid Pat.

Stupid Pat is a curious statement; I was under the assumption most people love that guy. He's a local to my area. I see him from time to time at garage sales/swap meets in my area. I also have been to the store Luna Games, the place that his friend who does podcasts with him works. Luna is the only retro videogame store in my direct area, I don't want to speak negatively of it (or them) but I am not a fan. I rarely find things at swap meets/thrift stores, but each time I've seen him he has bags full of items, so I thought my distaste for them was due to local bitterness hahah

MJR I've spoken with in the Atari Age chat a few times, and he seemed OK if not aloof. He was not responsive when I suggested to him to check out a game I worked on for a "hidden gems" episode. I didn't have distaste for him until he got the Earthbound for free, and then this fundraiser. I have no issue with a guy receiving a gift from a friend or admirer, but I don't think it does anyone a favor bragging about the conquest of free acquisition of difficult and sought after items, but to each his own and there is obviously a audience for that. I think that was his mindset "well, someone gave me a [overly valued game, say $300,] maybe I can get them to give me money directly to do this, what should the theme be..."

However, I just have a lot of issues with people asking for funding without showing a certain amount of initiative to begin with. I'll back a project where they have a prototype but need funding for full development or manufacturing in bulk, but to just fund someones "idea" is such a difficult to support proposition. I guess I am just too much of a tightwad.

I wish him the best, and actually hope this gets funded and he and his "fans" enjoy themselves, but it's not something I can get behind, support, or be involved with.