Expect a story? Since when has this been necessary or desirable? This isn't some tip on finesse or technique, this self-aggrandizing. "It looks like a snake" Yeah, no kidding, thanks for the story.
Is there a some bonus footage on the trilogy that I am unaware of? I'd like to see Dan or Dave go on about how they reinvented the Erdnase Shift or redefined routining with J5, but they don't because they aren't jackasses. They let their skill speak for itself. Spending as much time on a DVD glorifying yourself and exploring your "psychology" of being awesome as you do instructing is youtube caliber conduct regardless of who does it or how much they spend on production.
Sorry, it's probably better if I speak XCMish
ZOMFG ANAKONDAZ ROOLZ! BONE 4EVA!
There, that should be better.
It's ok you'll never understand and that's fine. You're a strictly Nuts and Bolts kind of guy, I get it. Some people like a bit of story telling. Sometimes things aren't always neccessary, most of what we do in life is trite and meaningless, but these trite and meaningless things often tend to be the glue that binds everything together. We do things on a dailly basis that are neither neccessary or desirable, like talk to our neighboors, hold doors open for people, give to charity, say hello to a stranger walking by, waive to the person in the car who let you in while you were merging, help someone pick up their books, give a speech at dinner, throw a birthday party. These trite and meaningless, and unneccessary things make up life.
If you think someone is a jackass strictly because they have a personality, then you're the Jackass. They're not glorifying themselves, they are saying you can accomplish anything if you put your mind to it. You don't seem to understand what it means to have a winning attitude. Also, NO one was FORCING you to be a part of wld2009.
What's wrong with Bonus footage?! More content is better than less content. Besides, when did Dan and Dave become the standard for teaching and flourishing and personality? Yes, they have great stuff, but everyone has their own style.
If Dave and Dan came out with a DVD called 'Erdnase Shift: Reinvented, then you're damn right I'd expect a story behind it...and why are you bringing Dan and Dave into this?? They have a completely different style, they do let their skill speak for themselves, but are often boring to watch (no offense D&D) because they don't put a lot of personality into things...I realize this is their teaching style, but like you said, NO BONUS FOOTAGE. I would have loved some bonus footage, even if it is unneccessary. I was thrilled when they put out the David Jade effects because they started showing their personality and I loved it. I would love for them to let us know their inspiration for some of their flourishes and tricks.
Bone told us a little about his inspiration and creative process for the Anaconda, while putting a little humor into it. I knew very little about Bone before this. What's wrong with that? It's an epic move that I don't believe anyone else has accomplished before Bone. It's nice to know a little about how it came about. It doesn't mean he's glorifying himself. As far as Dan & Dave go, I know nothing about their inspiration for their flourishes or tricks.
Again please don't bring D&D into this, they are great artists, with a completely different personality. They have even endorsed the Virts.
If you think $72,000 is too much for a DVD, you need to read The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz, Ph.D.
EDIT: Thank you 3AQ7. I understand you were disappointed with the DVD, but thank you for at least being courteous about it.
Theres psychology behind a card spring? Do tell.
#1. Not to be an ass, but if you're going to post a seamingly mocking response like that in a thread, then please at least know what the content is that is being discussed. It's a dribble, not a spring. There is a difference. And yes, there's psychology beind everything we do, including springs and dribbles.
