Comments for "Kid Remakes EVERY HALO Weapon in Cardboard" Video at VideoSift.com

By BillOreilly

BillOreilly (http://www.videosift.com/member/BillOreilly) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:18:49 -0700

1. He forgot the best weapon in the Halo universe-- plasma grenades.

2. Putting your weapons on mom and dad's pool table is tacky. I like it.

3. This kid is going to be a hit when he goes to Cosplay conventions.

By Raigen

Raigen (http://www.videosift.com/member/Raigen) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:36:26 -0700

I'm impressed with his crafting ability, but I seriously couldn't get over the sound of all the packing tape crinking everytime he moved.

He probably used more packing tape on those props, than there is in the entire warehouse I work at.

By swampgirl

swampgirl (http://swampgirl.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:46:48 -0700

My son absolutely loves this. He laughed when the boy was doing the glitchy up and down movements. I guess you can make master chief do silly things.

By 9058

9058 (http://www.videosift.com/member/9058) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:16:34 -0700

I found this impressive. I mean kids today dont have the attention span to do anything productive for more than 10 minutes. Making replicas at his age may seem stupid but hell i couldnt of done it. I would have difficulty now. He is probably going to grow up to be an badass engineer but i guess that wont stop the kids at school from beating up on him, its unfortunate.

By Gunter

Gunter (http://www.videosift.com/member/Gunter) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:52:06 -0700

That's pretty badass even if it is geeky as hell.

By MrConrads

MrConrads (http://www.videosift.com/member/MrConrads) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:08:34 -0700

This is actually really impressive!

Up vote for teabagging the floor!

imaginary down vote for spending all of his time making weapons

By littledragon_79

littledragon_79 (http://www.videosift.com/member/littledragon_79) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:28:49 -0700

Yes, those "glitchy up and down movements" would be the teabagging of your recently dispatched opponent...something every small child should know

My favorite part is his compulsion to mimic the game's animations of reloading the weapons. Of course his sound effects are great too Someone should add happy to this because it makes me happy to see a kid enjoying something and taking pride in his work.

edit: He forgot the sniper rifle!

By Babymech

Babymech (http://www.videosift.com/member/Babymech) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:35:07 -0700

Could everybody please find his original video and vote for neon pink? Thanks.

By Sagemind

Sagemind (http://www.videosift.com/member/Sagemind) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:05:03 -0700

This kind of creativeness and ingenuity should not go unrecognized,
Upvote!

He just needs a good set of paints to put the final touches on the cardboard.

By lucky760

lucky760 (http://lucky760.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:31:41 -0700

I picture some bully showing up and destroying all his cool stuff, only for the kid to return the next day... with a real gun to blow that bully away.

By Pushkill

Pushkill (http://www.videosift.com/member/Pushkill) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:49:22 -0700

I wonder if he sleeps in it.

By SDGundamX

SDGundamX (http://www.videosift.com/member/SDGundamX) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:55:59 -0700

Does this not strike anyone as a tad... obsessive? I mean, it's one thing to make a costume for Halloween or some short film you plan on shooting. This kid seems to take it waaaay beyond that though, right down to mimicking glitching character models.

EDIT: I wonder exactly what was so offensive about my post that caused someone to downvote it?

By lucky760

lucky760 (http://lucky760.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:01:53 -0700

^It's definitely obsessive, but I don't find such an obsession to be problematic. If you're obsession results in your designing and creating a bevy of complex, quality stuff, it could easily lead to a lifetime career in creating cool shit.

Remember, Thomas Edison's middle name was Alva.

By escape421521

escape421521 (http://www.videosift.com/member/escape421521) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:16:21 -0700

*cute

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:16:21 -0700

Invocations (cute) cannot be called by escape421521 because escape421521 is not privileged - sorry.

By Obsidianfire

Obsidianfire (http://www.videosift.com/member/Obsidianfire) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:18:52 -0700

I was looking at his other videos. Man his parents have a nice house! If I had the resources this kid did when I was growing up.. I'd be able to make crazy cardboard weapons too! lol

By MarineGunrock

MarineGunrock (http://www.videosift.com/member/MarineGunrock) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:13:53 -0700

>> ^Pushkill:
I wonder if he sleeps in it.

Probably.

By MarineGunrock

MarineGunrock (http://www.videosift.com/member/MarineGunrock) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:15:06 -0700

HAHAHA! His YT name is "fartbuttface"!

By swampgirl

swampgirl (http://swampgirl.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:07:12 -0700

It has been brought to my attention what "teabagging" is. My little fella wouldn't know what the hell that meant. Yet

He's still playing w/ the sound off for years to come!

By Chaucer

Chaucer (http://www.videosift.com/member/Chaucer) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:48:53 -0700

i bet this kid gets his lunch money taken every day.

By zomgunicorns

zomgunicorns (http://www.videosift.com/member/zomgunicorns) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:05:43 -0700

sure he's happy now, but just wait till he goes out in the rain with those

By kronosposeidon

kronosposeidon (http://www.videosift.com/member/kronosposeidon) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:15:33 -0700

His most impressive creation is the blue and yellow Warthog on the floor.

By swampgirl

swampgirl (http://swampgirl.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:23:25 -0700

>> ^zomgunicorns:
sure he's happy now, but just wait till he goes out in the rain with those

Oh so true... about 4 years ago I made a nice Hyrulian shield for my son's Windwaker Link costume for Halloween. I sort of laminated it with package tape so it would last a few days. He loved it. It lasted for months until he left it out in the yard one rainy night.

By Memorare

Memorare (http://www.videosift.com/member/Memorare) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:08:47 -0700

someone please add the game's sounds for the weapons!

By NetRunner

NetRunner (http://netrunner.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:16:37 -0700

>> ^littledragon_79:
My favorite part is his compulsion to mimic the game's animations of reloading the weapons.

Yeah, that was what struck me the most about this, not only has he gone to the effort of reproducing the bulk of he available weapons, he has the postures, poses, and animations down well enough that he could probably be a stand-in for the mo-cap actor.

That level of obsession with detail would serve him well in the game industry. When he gets older, I think he should submit this with his resume when he applies to work for Bungie.

Otherwise, this just might come in handy for his insanity plea...should he need one, of course.

By SDGundamX

SDGundamX (http://www.videosift.com/member/SDGundamX) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:49:15 -0700

>> ^NetRunner:
>> ^littledragon_79:
My favorite part is his compulsion to mimic the game's animations of reloading the weapons.

Yeah, that was what struck me the most about this, not only has he gone to the effort of reproducing the bulk of he available weapons, he has the postures, poses, and animations down well enough that he could probably be a stand-in for the mo-cap actor.

That level of obsession with detail would serve him well in the game industry. When he gets older, I think he should submit this with his resume when he applies to work for Bungie.

Otherwise, this just might come in handy for his insanity plea...should he need one, of course.

Hmm, he seems more like a hands-on type of person to me. I worked in games for years and even the artists complain that they don't get enough chances to do "real" art (real as opposed to virtual art). Mostly you sit in front of a computer all day long, regardless of whether you're a programmer, designer, or artist. He seems more suited for movie-making--set and costume design--where both the attention to detail and hands-on know-how will serve him well. I'd see him easily fitting in at say Weta Workshop or Lucasfilm.

By xxovercastxx

xxovercastxx (http://www.videosift.com/member/xxovercastxx) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:18:15 -0700

>> ^SDGundamX:
Does this not strike anyone as a tad... obsessive? I mean, it's one thing to make a costume for Halloween or some short film you plan on shooting. This kid seems to take it waaaay beyond that though, right down to mimicking glitching character models.

EDIT: I wonder exactly what was so offensive about my post that caused someone to downvote it?

I don't think it was offensive as much as it was just stupid to imply that there's something wrong with a kid with a wild imagination. What I wouldn't give to still see the world through my childhood eyes.

By 8772

8772 (http://www.videosift.com/member/8772) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:21:54 -0700

How many more years until we see his cardboard girlfriend?

By SDGundamX

SDGundamX (http://www.videosift.com/member/SDGundamX) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:29:39 -0700

>> ^xxovercastxx:
>> ^SDGundamX:
Does this not strike anyone as a tad... obsessive? I mean, it's one thing to make a costume for Halloween or some short film you plan on shooting. This kid seems to take it waaaay beyond that though, right down to mimicking glitching character models.

EDIT: I wonder exactly what was so offensive about my post that caused someone to downvote it?

I don't think it was offensive as much as it was just stupid to imply that there's something wrong with a kid with a wild imagination. What I wouldn't give to still see the world through my childhood eyes.

Thanks for backhanded compliment. I didn't say there was anything wrong with having a wild imagination. I couldn't have worked in the games industry for 4 years without having a wild imagination.

His attention to detail is great. I was just pointing out that he goes way beyond attention to detail. As others besides me (who weren't downvoted) pointed out it's a little creepy how into it he is, what with the mimicking tea-bagging and making all the weapon sounds. Hence enthusiasm begins to look a lot like obsession. Not saying he is obsessed. Just saying there's definitely a shade of that coming across in this particular vid.

By Sketch

Sketch (http://www.videosift.com/member/Sketch) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:10:48 -0700

Too bad that this is going to go around and this guy is going to become the next Ghyslain "Star Wars Kid" Raza at his school, but in my eyes he's a God damned hero.

By 10874

10874 (http://www.videosift.com/member/10874) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:37:41 -0700

You'd think that such a thing would be laughable, but the detail he put into every last inch in these things is incredible.

This kid kicks ass! He's gonna be some kind of engineer someday.

By Hex

Hex (http://www.videosift.com/member/Hex) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:54:26 -0700

Cosplayers are awsome compared to this kid.

By ponceleon

ponceleon (http://www.videosift.com/member/ponceleon) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:32:41 -0700

Heh. The kid is awesome. I'm also glad that the comments are for the most part really upvoting him. Sure, he's in that awkward stage, but damn he's got talent. Hopefully he gets some recognition for the video and Bungie flies him out or something. I think encouraging this kid's obvious talent will be a good thing and one day he'll be out there designing his own art with the same level of detail and interest.

By 8266

8266 (http://www.videosift.com/member/8266) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:42:08 -0700

Well this guys never getting laid.

By 12349

12349 (http://www.videosift.com/member/12349) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:58:41 -0700

is that the warthog in the background?

By seltar

seltar (http://www.videosift.com/member/seltar) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:21:47 -0700

Starwarskid and Halokid sittin' in a tree

By 12356

12356 (http://www.videosift.com/member/12356) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:52:25 -0700

Lol, I wonder what this kid would do with some wood, I don't get why people are calling him sad for doing that in his spare time.. Atleast he's not in the streets pretending he's black ending peoples lifes and getting related with gangs.

MahaliProductions

By Ryjkyj

Ryjkyj (http://www.videosift.com/member/Ryjkyj) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:20:45 -0700

I didn't know I was into Halo when I was twelve!?!?

By 9907

9907 (http://www.videosift.com/member/9907) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:21:00 -0700

This reminds me of the scene from Napoleon Dynamite where uncle Rico records himself playing football.

By deathcow

deathcow (http://www.videosift.com/member/deathcow) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:08:43 -0700

I'm stocking up on cardboard tubes, duct tape and moving boxes before I show my 8 yr old this video.

By xxovercastxx

xxovercastxx (http://www.videosift.com/member/xxovercastxx) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:31:52 -0700

>> ^SDGundamX:
Thanks for backhanded compliment. I didn't say there was anything wrong with having a wild imagination. I couldn't have worked in the games industry for 4 years without having a wild imagination.

You've misinterpreted something; I can assure you there was no compliment. You're correct, though, in that you didn't say there was anything wrong with a kid having a wild imagination. That's why I used the word 'implied'. Here we have a bright, creative kid and you act like there's something wrong with him.

Completely off topic; imagination hasn't been a requirement in the games industry for at least 15 years. Actually, I'd argue you've got a better chance without it. Publishers don't need their sequel assembly line getting clogged up with original ideas.

By xxovercastxx

xxovercastxx (http://www.videosift.com/member/xxovercastxx) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:33:12 -0700

>> ^MahaliProductions:
Atleast he's not in the streets pretending he's black ending peoples lifes and getting related with gangs.

Racism won't get you very far around here.

By SDGundamX

SDGundamX (http://www.videosift.com/member/SDGundamX) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:31:14 -0700

>> ^xxovercastxx:
>>
imagination hasn't been a requirement in the games industry for at least 15 years. Actually, I'd argue you've got a better chance without it. Publishers don't need their sequel assembly line getting clogged up with original ideas.

You're entitled to your opinion. But as counter-evidence I offer up Half-Life, Starcraft, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, Puzzle Bobble (Bust-a-Move), Dance Dance Revolution--all made in the last 15 years, all wildly creative and wildly successful and that's just for starters. You could include more recent games like Guitar Hero and Cooking Mama or more obscure games like ChuChu Rocket and Ico, all of which took simple creative concepts and implemented them stunningly well. Yeah, there are lots of sequels but that's no different from the movie industry now is it? If people would stop buying them, the game companies would stop making them....

Just to keep the comment slightly on topic, I actually thought Halo wasn't all that creative when it first came out. Particularly the later level design (or lack thereof) in the first game since it got very repetitive. Just goes to show that sometimes a slight improvement on an old theme (FPS shooter) may still be hugely successful.

By Nebosuke

Nebosuke (http://www.videosift.com/member/Nebosuke) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:57:06 -0700

Demonstrating teabagging... bah.

By xxovercastxx

xxovercastxx (http://www.videosift.com/member/xxovercastxx) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:50:14 -0700

>> ^SDGundamX:
You're entitled to your opinion. But as counter-evidence I offer up Half-Life, Starcraft, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, Puzzle Bobble (Bust-a-Move), Dance Dance Revolution--all made in the last 15 years, all wildly creative and wildly successful and that's just for starters. You could include more recent games like Guitar Hero and Cooking Mama or more obscure games like ChuChu Rocket and Ico, all of which took simple creative concepts and implemented them stunningly well. Yeah, there are lots of sequels but that's no different from the movie industry now is it? If people would stop buying them, the game companies would stop making them....

Just to keep the comment slightly on topic, I actually thought Halo wasn't all that creative when it first came out. Particularly the later level design (or lack thereof) in the first game since it got very repetitive. Just goes to show that sometimes a slight improvement on an old theme (FPS shooter) may still be hugely successful.

I agree that there are a good number of creative and successful games, but the massive number of successful cookie-cutter games kinda rules out creativity as a 'requirement'.

By CamW

CamW (http://www.videosift.com/member/CamW) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:56:58 -0700

i was going to be a scroodge and not upvote until curiosity made me go to the youtube page and see the original poster uses the name fartbuttface

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