One Man's Journey recovers from the Rock Band disaster of '07 and releases another tale of self-realization. This time, the overly-optimistic Matt Downham is looking to lose some weight and (feeding into the hype) believes Wii Fit is going to get him to do that -- just like he wanted Rock Band to turn him into a rock star. Matt's faithful companion, Friend, joins him again on this adventure of self-discovery, standing by his side and offering his own special brand of support.
Of course, similar to what happened with Rock Band, Matt's hopes and dreams of Wii Fit curing his weight condition lead to what the movie advertisements refer to as a "roaring rampage of revenge" (after catching his breath from walking up the stairs). He roars. He rampages. We just hope Friend survives for the next big game launch sporting a plastic peripheral.
Your not going to lose weight soley from the game. I believe it could help (see WiiSports Weight Loss thingy) but you need to combine it with actual exercise, and proper diet.
These types of products were never meant to help anyone lose weight. What they are good for is getting you active and interested in exercise so you can start doing things that will get you in shape. They are like a gateway drug for good health.
Wow. I wonder if there's a word for heavy prejudice against fat people? You know, like racism but for fatties? Would it be fattist? If so, I believe you radiate fattism.
Of course we all know that people on the internet that make fun of fat people are actually fat themselves, so it's probably a moot point.
But yeah, the guy in the video's still a douchebag regardless.
Phi Nguyen: Sure, bud. Because John Belushi wasn't funny. Neither was Chris Farley. John Goodman? Not funny, nossir. Jack Black isn't funny, either.
Maybe you meant to say ANYONE that thinks they're funny and aren't are annoying. Because your comment makes you sound like an ass.
And yes, I've got a little extra on me. I'm 6'3', and 230. I played football in high school and college, have always been able to make my girlfriends giggle, and I'll bet you wouldn't even think about saying that to me in person.
@ Jimmyfatfat: OMG! You're SOOO right! John Belushi is totally not funny, and John Candy even less so! WTF is Chris Farley? ROFLCOPTER!! Apparently an hero according to wiki! So i guess he is kindoff funny, but the joke is on him! Jack Black doesn't count, he's only semifat, so that makes him semifunny!
Um, wow, it's called reading comprehension, guys. I said "..who thinks he's funny". I didn't say 'who is funny.' There's a big difference there and I'll remember to explain things better next time for all the special people here.
Jimmyjimjim: Your stats sound average to me. You don't sound like you're fat, maybe a little pudgy. I have a friend that is about your size and I would never classify him as being overweight. Also, please can the macho image next time. I'm sorry that you were offended by my comment but you don't have to puff your chest out and offer snide comments. Chances are, we'll never meet and I'd never get to tell you anything to your face. Besides, the whole fat/funny comment probably doesn't apply to you anyways.
I like all those comedians you listed except for Chris Farley. That guy sucked. I hate comedians that you laugh "at" instead of "with".
MasterInsan0: Nope, I'm just your typical asian guy (5'8" 160lbs).
Make up your mind, Phi. Am I fat, pudgy, or about average? Speaking of, why are you putting so much thought into me? If I'm really that intriguing, send me your email and I'll forward you a picture. From the waist up, that is.
Don't bother. I'm not a breast man. As I always say, anything more than a handful is a waste. LOL. j/k, dude. Actually, thinking about it, I guess that classifies me as a waste too. Let that compute for a little. Haha. I kid. It's kinda weird, I've been on Joystiq for a long time now and you're the first person that I've ever got into an argument with and I'll have to admit that your first reply really pissed me off. But looking back at it, we both overreacted and it's true what they say about arguing on the internet. I'm sure that Matt Z thinks that we're both retards. This will be my last post on this topic, so if you want, you can put the kabash on it, Gaylord (A little Dane Cook reference).
Phi: No worries, mate. Actually I was having fun with it, never really pissed at all. I always kind of see internet arguments as who can score the biggest "ooohhh, SNAP!" comment. Not that it matters in the end. Peace.
I thought it was funny. Maybe your all just wii fit defenders. You would be surprised at the ammount of people out there who think wii fit will actually get them fit. If you want to lose weight, get off your ass and go for a run, dont improve your balance on a 1 inch thick plastic board.
LMAO mike. But you have to understand that most of these comments are from losers that dedicate their lives to videogames and never see sunlight. I mean, they even freak out when the sales of the beloved consoles decreases.
Jamesology, you do realize how big of a hypocritical douchebag you look when you criticize gamers while posting on a site for...wait for it...VIDEOGAMES.
Perfumed? You mean that shit-stained pair that I found on the street and UPSed to your house? I didn't even touch those with my bare hands, let alone hold them up to my nose.
WiiFit was meant to measure your fitness and test it as well. It wasn't meant to actually help you lose weight. This is good for people who exercise regularly and want to keep track of how they are doing as it saves your stats and etc.
So now Wii Fit is not supposed to help the user lose weight?
If thats the case then what the hell is it supposed to be/do?
It sounds to me like you Wiiophites are backtracking ... I think Nintendo intended for this to be used in conjuction with workouts and proper diet but to say it is not made to help someone lose weight only adds credance to the scale periphial argument ...
Now as said this fat slob needs more than just Wii Fit - His game comes out early 2009 tenatively titles Wii blob Suck
Mcpoop, as excited as I am to see Kimbo on CBS soon I really don't like the guy. He doesn't even represent the sport well and hes never fought anybody worth mentioning. I would like to see him go against a Houston Alexander. He'd get his shit ROCKED lol!! Am I right?
I'm glad UFC got the Budlight deal (although I wish it was Miller Lite :P)and has a main Fortune 500 Co advertising with it now. Mickeys Malt Liqour who? lol Next up should be the HBO deal. I don't know why they just dont co-produce it then both sides would be happy. I've been a MMA and UFC fan since the beginning and its really come a long way since then.
Boxing isn't dead of course but a lot of people are certainly switching over to MMA. I follow boxing still and still order some ppv's but I've switched to UFC mainly and either order all of them or catch them at BW3's.
I agree that Kimbo has not really fought any worth while opponents as of yet ... He has almost exclusively fought stand up fighters ... The knock against all of the top Elite XC fighters (Kimbo,Carano, Cung Le & Big Foot Silva) is that they have never been tested on the ground ... I think Kimbo is a good ambasador of the sport and will probably end up fighting Tito Ortiz or Fedor emilinanko within the next 2 years ... I know Tito is a light heavyweight but with his UFC contract expiring I expect him to be signed to Elite XC or Adrenaline MMA ...
Hbo really needs to get with the program and start doing some MMA ... Even if it were Yamma Pit Fighting or the WEC it wouldn't matter to me ... I still love Boxing but it is equal to MMA now ... Can't wait to see the next Pavlik fight, MMosely vs Judah and of course Money Mayweather vs Chicken De La Hoya!
Kimbo vs Thompson is tailor made for Kimbo to win ... A big tall guy that likes to punch and doesn't grapple ... My dream card wouldbe an Elite XC vs UFC PPV card ... Although Dana White would never let it happen.... FABER VS PULVER JUNE 1ST ON VERSUS!!!!
There is a next gen MMA game coming out in 2009 ... Looks incredible ... The short demo/video has Rampage fighting Chuck Liddell ... Just type in UFC PS3 or UFC 360 and you will get the video if you haven't already seen it ... Looks incredible
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Naota @ May 26th 2008 4:42PM
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Chris @ May 26th 2008 4:42PM
"Hey, you're the Nooma Nooma guy! And look, it's the Sneezing Panda! And the Star Wars kid!"
God Bless Youtube.
Tiggle @ May 26th 2008 4:43PM
6 minutes of my life i'll never get back...
LiqwidZero @ May 27th 2008 12:28AM
That's what she said.
Tiggle @ May 27th 2008 1:04AM
about you
Nick the Hero of Canton @ May 26th 2008 4:44PM
Your not going to lose weight soley from the game. I believe it could help (see WiiSports Weight Loss thingy) but you need to combine it with actual exercise, and proper diet.
Anticrawl @ May 26th 2008 5:25PM
These types of products were never meant to help anyone lose weight. What they are good for is getting you active and interested in exercise so you can start doing things that will get you in shape. They are like a gateway drug for good health.
el serpiente @ May 26th 2008 9:34PM
Or a "gateway drug" to more hunks of plastic sitting in your closet next to your thighmaster and ab-buster.
Ghen @ May 27th 2008 7:16AM
Wow, don't be so serious. That's the whole point of the video if you get the joke.
Matt Z @ May 26th 2008 4:46PM
I swear to god... if I see this guy in real life I'm gonna kill him...
I understand the satire, I just hate the way it's delivered.
Phi Nguyen @ May 26th 2008 4:59PM
Yeah, the only thing worse than a fat guy is a fat guy who thinks he's funny.
Matt Downham @ May 26th 2008 5:02PM
So true Phi...so true.
MasterInsan0 @ May 26th 2008 5:24PM
Wow. I wonder if there's a word for heavy prejudice against fat people? You know, like racism but for fatties? Would it be fattist? If so, I believe you radiate fattism.
Of course we all know that people on the internet that make fun of fat people are actually fat themselves, so it's probably a moot point.
But yeah, the guy in the video's still a douchebag regardless.
Jimmyjimjim @ May 26th 2008 6:11PM
Phi Nguyen: Sure, bud. Because John Belushi wasn't funny. Neither was Chris Farley. John Goodman? Not funny, nossir. Jack Black isn't funny, either.
Maybe you meant to say ANYONE that thinks they're funny and aren't are annoying. Because your comment makes you sound like an ass.
And yes, I've got a little extra on me. I'm 6'3', and 230. I played football in high school and college, have always been able to make my girlfriends giggle, and I'll bet you wouldn't even think about saying that to me in person.
Jamesology @ May 26th 2008 6:15PM
lol ppl living in denail. Just like when I see vietnemese wearing Nike shocks to look taller.
Shagittarius @ May 26th 2008 7:27PM
All the poor Wii fanboys are butt hurt cause someone used a nintendo peripheral in joke.
Anders Fogh @ May 26th 2008 8:45PM
@ Jimmyfatfat:
OMG! You're SOOO right! John Belushi is totally not funny, and John Candy even less so!
WTF is Chris Farley? ROFLCOPTER!! Apparently an hero according to wiki! So i guess he is kindoff funny, but the joke is on him!
Jack Black doesn't count, he's only semifat, so that makes him semifunny!
Jimmyjimjim @ May 26th 2008 10:17PM
Anders Fogh: Jack Black not fat?!? Guys a tub, what do you look like that you don't think that guy is a vat of lard?
Phi Nguyen @ May 26th 2008 11:24PM
Um, wow, it's called reading comprehension, guys. I said "..who thinks he's funny". I didn't say 'who is funny.' There's a big difference there and I'll remember to explain things better next time for all the special people here.
Jimmyjimjim: Your stats sound average to me. You don't sound like you're fat, maybe a little pudgy. I have a friend that is about your size and I would never classify him as being overweight. Also, please can the macho image next time. I'm sorry that you were offended by my comment but you don't have to puff your chest out and offer snide comments. Chances are, we'll never meet and I'd never get to tell you anything to your face. Besides, the whole fat/funny comment probably doesn't apply to you anyways.
I like all those comedians you listed except for Chris Farley. That guy sucked. I hate comedians that you laugh "at" instead of "with".
MasterInsan0: Nope, I'm just your typical asian guy (5'8" 160lbs).
Jimmyjimjim @ May 27th 2008 12:30AM
Phi-
I can't help being macho. It's just that big.
Phi Nguyen @ May 27th 2008 10:31AM
Too bad the belly obscures it.
Jimmyjimjim @ May 27th 2008 2:41PM
Make up your mind, Phi. Am I fat, pudgy, or about average? Speaking of, why are you putting so much thought into me? If I'm really that intriguing, send me your email and I'll forward you a picture. From the waist up, that is.
Phi Nguyen @ May 27th 2008 6:50PM
Don't bother. I'm not a breast man. As I always say, anything more than a handful is a waste. LOL. j/k, dude. Actually, thinking about it, I guess that classifies me as a waste too. Let that compute for a little. Haha. I kid. It's kinda weird, I've been on Joystiq for a long time now and you're the first person that I've ever got into an argument with and I'll have to admit that your first reply really pissed me off. But looking back at it, we both overreacted and it's true what they say about arguing on the internet. I'm sure that Matt Z thinks that we're both retards. This will be my last post on this topic, so if you want, you can put the kabash on it, Gaylord (A little Dane Cook reference).
Jimmyjimjim @ May 28th 2008 6:49PM
Phi: No worries, mate. Actually I was having fun with it, never really pissed at all. I always kind of see internet arguments as who can score the biggest "ooohhh, SNAP!" comment. Not that it matters in the end. Peace.
Maverick Saturn @ May 26th 2008 5:09PM
¬_¬
I'm speechless, I had more of a laugh reading the comments then watching this.
One prat goes on a stupid journey to get fit
Okay, I need to go cleanse my brain >_
Ken Shammy @ May 26th 2008 5:24PM
Don't you mean, "'One Man's Journey' tries and fails at humour?"
Anticrawl @ May 26th 2008 5:27PM
I didn't see you in that video.
DangerMouse @ May 26th 2008 5:56PM
It would be "humor" since they're from the US. So technically, you're wrong :-p
Unless they're Canadian or something, i don't know how they do it.
Ken Shammy @ May 26th 2008 6:14PM
Haha, I really didn't intend that to be funny. I was opting for a load of expletives, but felt like this would be the more civilised response.
And DangerMouse: I'm Canadian so I spell like one. Only Scholastic localizes spellings and slang for the plebs :P
Noxat @ May 26th 2008 5:34PM
His rock band video was funny. This one just felt forced.
The_Punisher @ May 26th 2008 5:46PM
Made my day
mike @ May 26th 2008 6:02PM
I thought it was funny. Maybe your all just wii fit defenders. You would be surprised at the ammount of people out there who think wii fit will actually get them fit. If you want to lose weight, get off your ass and go for a run, dont improve your balance on a 1 inch thick plastic board.
Jamesology @ May 26th 2008 6:24PM
LMAO mike. But you have to understand that most of these comments are from losers that dedicate their lives to videogames and never see sunlight. I mean, they even freak out when the sales of the beloved consoles decreases.
Jimmyjimjim @ May 26th 2008 6:32PM
Jamesology, you do realize how big of a hypocritical douchebag you look when you criticize gamers while posting on a site for...wait for it...VIDEOGAMES.
el serpiente @ May 26th 2008 9:37PM
Hush fatty.
Jimmyjimjim @ May 26th 2008 10:17PM
Smoke my pole, el serp.
Worst Review Ever (a.k.a. Beowulf. Why? Because my goal is to kill the serpent.) @ May 26th 2008 11:46PM
Don't tempt him, Jim.
el serpiente @ May 27th 2008 12:34AM
Worst Innuendo Ever.
WRE (PSN: WorstReviewEver; Gamertag: HaloKissesBoys; Wii Friend Code: 4204-4590-6106-3583) @ May 27th 2008 12:51AM
The sad thing is that this whole "Worst _______ Ever" thing has actually made el serpiente funnier than he was before.
el serpiente @ May 27th 2008 10:19AM
Don't lie, you've always been a fan. I have your perfumed underwear right here.
WRE (PSN: WorstReviewEver; Gamertag: HaloKissesBoys; Wii Friend Code: 4204-4590-6106-3583) @ May 27th 2008 10:50AM
Perfumed? You mean that shit-stained pair that I found on the street and UPSed to your house? I didn't even touch those with my bare hands, let alone hold them up to my nose.
whosmav @ May 26th 2008 7:03PM
I refuse to watch crap like this.
Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ May 26th 2008 7:03PM
I lold.
SapphicAlure @ May 26th 2008 7:10PM
Fricken hilarious.
Being a girl, i wanna get the Wii Fitness.
But i have a feeling it'll come to more use as a seat for playing GTA IV.
Ridgecity @ May 26th 2008 7:20PM
This isn't a job for Wii Fit, this kind of job needs staples or a bypass.
The game is to make you fit, not cure obesity... look at those cheeks man... looks like freekin Santa Claus, another famous athlete...
Bobby S. @ May 26th 2008 9:52PM
WiiFit was meant to measure your fitness and test it as well. It wasn't meant to actually help you lose weight. This is good for people who exercise regularly and want to keep track of how they are doing as it saves your stats and etc.
Jose @ May 26th 2008 11:24PM
When I want to watch mediocre videos filled with cliches I go to Youtube, not Joystiq.
John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ May 27th 2008 12:04AM
So now Wii Fit is not supposed to help the user lose weight?
If thats the case then what the hell is it supposed to be/do?
It sounds to me like you Wiiophites are backtracking ... I think Nintendo intended for this to be used in conjuction with workouts and proper diet but to say it is not made to help someone lose weight only adds credance to the scale periphial argument ...
Now as said this fat slob needs more than just Wii Fit - His game comes out early 2009 tenatively titles Wii blob Suck
xFenixKnightx @ May 27th 2008 10:11AM
Mcpoop, as excited as I am to see Kimbo on CBS soon I really don't like the guy. He doesn't even represent the sport well and hes never fought anybody worth mentioning. I would like to see him go against a Houston Alexander. He'd get his shit ROCKED lol!! Am I right?
I'm glad UFC got the Budlight deal (although I wish it was Miller Lite :P)and has a main Fortune 500 Co advertising with it now. Mickeys Malt Liqour who? lol Next up should be the HBO deal. I don't know why they just dont co-produce it then both sides would be happy. I've been a MMA and UFC fan since the beginning and its really come a long way since then.
Boxing isn't dead of course but a lot of people are certainly switching over to MMA. I follow boxing still and still order some ppv's but I've switched to UFC mainly and either order all of them or catch them at BW3's.
John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ May 27th 2008 10:21AM
I agree that Kimbo has not really fought any worth while opponents as of yet ... He has almost exclusively fought stand up fighters ... The knock against all of the top Elite XC fighters (Kimbo,Carano, Cung Le & Big Foot Silva) is that they have never been tested on the ground ... I think Kimbo is a good ambasador of the sport and will probably end up fighting Tito Ortiz or Fedor emilinanko within the next 2 years ... I know Tito is a light heavyweight but with his UFC contract expiring I expect him to be signed to Elite XC or Adrenaline MMA ...
Hbo really needs to get with the program and start doing some MMA ... Even if it were Yamma Pit Fighting or the WEC it wouldn't matter to me ... I still love Boxing but it is equal to MMA now ... Can't wait to see the next Pavlik fight, MMosely vs Judah and of course Money Mayweather vs Chicken De La Hoya!
Kimbo vs Thompson is tailor made for Kimbo to win ... A big tall guy that likes to punch and doesn't grapple ... My dream card wouldbe an Elite XC vs UFC PPV card ... Although Dana White would never let it happen.... FABER VS PULVER JUNE 1ST ON VERSUS!!!!
There is a next gen MMA game coming out in 2009 ... Looks incredible ... The short demo/video has Rampage fighting Chuck Liddell ... Just type in UFC PS3 or UFC 360 and you will get the video if you haven't already seen it ... Looks incredible