fett on 21/1/2008 at 19:54
You that haven't noticed the previews either aren't watching kids movies, or aren't trying to start them with a kid hanging on your ankles.
jimjack on 21/1/2008 at 20:14
when I have to watch my 5 and 7 y.o cousins, my aunt has often offered the latest offering from Disney/Dreamworks/pixar to "occupy" the banshees and I can avoid getting forced into barbies and dress-up. Only a decent wad of money and maybe I will.
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simplify your packaging: driven to employ power tools to get the fucking thing open.
I feel I shouldn't have to resort to scissors, heating knives over a flame or growing my nails longer to peel things off to get at it. Maybe you're just meant to sit and admire your new purchase
Packaging sucks..and on that, whoever invented those yogurt tubes should have them stuck up their asses. Another challenging act to entertain the kiddies with. They're just not thinking of the consumer anymore.:mad:
Hier on 21/1/2008 at 20:27
In my Christmas stocking I got a little gizmo that helps open modern packaging. Really not much different than a utility knife, but it's good on both the hard plastic molding and things like DVD cases.
Not a word of a lie: I cut myself on the packaging of this tool. :nono:
BrokenArts on 21/1/2008 at 20:37
Gives the packages to the kids, let them open them. They usually do.
jtr7 on 21/1/2008 at 20:43
As long as they don't harm the product, sure.:thumb:
Mazian on 21/1/2008 at 20:47
Quote Posted by David
Obviously this is the best solution for a man with no time and no free hands.
It doesn't take
that long, and if you use RipIt4Me to manage DVD Decrypter, DVD Shrink (which you'll need to fit a dual-layer DVD on a regular DVD) and FixVTS, it's a two-step process.
Either DVD Shrink or DVD Decrypter is the second (last) step in getting a burnable ISO and you can set it to create the file before you go to bed and check the "shut down computer when done" option before turning in. Then use Image Burn to burn it to disc which shouldn't take more than 20 min.
For the record, I used the aforementioned programs to back up my son's copy of
Cars as I was as sick of all the start-up bullshit as Fett is, and in DVD Decrypt you can also check the "skip to main menu upon startup" box if you want to keep
Mater and the Ghost Light, for instance.
I'm not saying it's an idiot-proof process, but if you find a good tutorial for RipIt4Me it's fairly painless. Hell, I only use the first few pages of the one I printed off and I've had nothing but success. I can look up the URL for you, Fett, if it's the sort of project you feel comfortable tackling. You never know, it might give you something to do when you need a break from home video capturing/editing ;)
fett on 21/1/2008 at 20:53
And I'm saying that I had to read your post in three separate segments. In between, I changed a diaper and rebuilt a Lego helicopter that crashed somewhere near the fireplace. I shit you not. I'm lucky if I can wait long enough for the 'reply' screen to come up these days.
The other thing that pisses me off about the packaging is that sometimes is actually damages the product. The last few DVD's I've bought for myself (Casino Royale, Children of Men) - I actually ended up tearing the plastic of the DVD cover to get the stickers off. My kids got an Ice Age CD where the little security tab was actually afixed underneath the plastic wrap and directly on the plastic cover the DVD case binding - I tore the shit out of the case to get the thing off. Don't get me started on toy packaging. Next year I'm hiring a shoplifter to help get things out of the package, and I intend to pay them well. If there is a hell, this is what people will be doing there.
37637598 on 21/1/2008 at 21:28
Response:
Dear most valued customer,
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
[obviously printed signature]Walt Disney[/obviously printed signature]
SlyFoxx on 21/1/2008 at 21:28
I feel for you fett. I don't even have kids but I do have a wife that gives me that "oh come on it not that bad....OMFG Scott's flipping out again.." look every time we come across a DVD that has the...features you describe.
Hey you tools! I bought a fucking DVD so I don't have to look at advertising! Hello! McFly! :grr:
ataricom on 21/1/2008 at 21:31
Give it to me on tape, where I can FAST FORWARD through ANYTHING I WANT. Gah technology.
