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PAX East 2012: Pre-Panel Prep

Ever wanted to know what happens in the theater before our PAX panel starts? NOW THE STORY CAN BE TOLD.

Apr. 9 2012

Posted by: Jeff

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PAX East 2012

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Mega64 had a grand entrance

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@JeffGoldblum said:

@DeadDorf said:

Why was that enforcer wearing sunglasses inside?

@BlatantNinja23 said:

Apparently PAX Enforcers wear sun glasses inside

That guy could be visually impaired in some way.

I talked with that guy while in the queue room. He is not visually impaired. In fact he's in the military. No idea why he was wearing glasses.

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Ska is the best way to warm up a crowd.

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What was that one song called where it was like "a message to you from meeeee" or somethin that Pope was singing?

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While this was amazing, nothing will ever beat early 80's soviet post-punk/ska bands like DK.
  

  
    
  
  
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@JeffGoldblum said:

@DeadDorf said:

Why was that enforcer wearing sunglasses inside?

@BlatantNinja23 said:

Apparently PAX Enforcers wear sun glasses inside

That guy could be visually impaired in some way.

or he could be on his way to Chicago

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Initial reaction: "Uuugh, ska....."

Minutes later: *head bobbing*

Yet later: "a message to...da daa da da"

Damn you GB and HMX.

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I spot a

Uh oh! I looked like hell, but that's okay! I spot Slowbird, and that is far more important.
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This video is like BEING JEFF.

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Man, Ryan and Jeff have lazy signatures.

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@TehJedicake said:

What was that one song called where it was like "a message to you from meeeee" or somethin that Pope was singing?

The Specials - A Message to you, Rudy.
Their " Friday Night, Saturday Morning" is infinitely more awesome though.
EDIT: Apparently The Specials didn't write A Message to you, Rudy, it's a cover of a Dandy Livingstone song.
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@fisk0:

I have now listened to early 80's soviet post-punk/ska....and I LIKE IT damn you, you fiend, and the best thing is I don't have a fucking clue what they are singing about.

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Holy shit, I'm on the internet 4:48 - 4:51. Tall bearded guy.

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@TakenByTrees said:

@fisk0:

I have now listened to early 80's soviet post-punk/ska....and I LIKE IT damn you, you fiend, and the best thing is I don't have a fucking clue what they are singing about.

Me neither, I've picked up a few words and found some translations a long time ago which I've since lost, but nothing beats putting a little discomfort, hopelessness and desperation into an otherwise overly happy genre.
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I'm in this. Hardcore diet starts as soon as I kick the PAX flu!

Check that: step one of diet: keep PAX flu as long as possible!

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That's too bad. That lady didn't get the only signature that matters. Vinny's.

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I see JP McDaniel from State of The Game!

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@rjayb89 said:

That's too bad. That lady didn't get the only signature that matters. Vinny's.

Did she get Dave Snider's? He sat in the audience.
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The GiantBombcast Players ft. Chainsaw need to quit messin' around and release an album.

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Dig Deeper into Ska.

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I'm never going to understand the desire to get autographs, no matter whose.

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Drew is the most hardworking motherfucker in this joint. He deserves his vacation.

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Silly Ryan, didn't you know SKA sucks? :)

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Anyone notice Patrick's brother around the 6:20 mark?

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@JeanLuc said:

Again, watching myself on a giantbomb video... really fucking weird.

i was watching you aswell, while furiously masturbating

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Big thanks to all the Duders wearing Hardcore Dave T-Shirts in the audience. Shame Dave doesn't get any panel time. He should have his own panel called "lounging with snider"

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It gets crazy when you think every single person there has an account on this site.

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PAX has probably the least intimidating "enforcers" I have ever seen.

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HOLY BALLS! im in the screen grab! that me in my awesome scarf!

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This is hardly premium content

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Why did I just watch 30 mins of people getting ready for a panel? Goddamn it GB.

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@nbesnerson: Oh god, I haven't heard this song in years.

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Not to knock Ska or anything but why don't they play the theme song anymore? Did they lose the rights to it or something? Just curious.

Anyway, this was kind of surreal.

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Oh man I know the whole "if you have nothing good to say then say nothing" should apply here but damn this community needs to lose some weight and get a fucking stylist...

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Argh, what's the second song they're playing? The one they start when people are coming in and before One Step Beyond.

It's on the tip of my tongue and so annoying that I can't remember what it's called.

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@Freshbandito: Totally! Its ridiculous.

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That Enforcer was wearing sporty sunglasses inside so you know he means business.

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JEFF IS LEFT HANDED WHAT!!!!!!!

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@CornBREDX: They did a ska remix of the theme song. Hard to hear in the video though - listen to the trumpet part.

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Giant Bomb didn't officially sell out until they gave CBS access to ska.

Also, band needs more Aggrolites.

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They disappointed Drew, this cannot stand.

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4:55 in the blue shirt. Awww, yeah. Immortalized on Giant Bomb.

Anyways such a fantastic panel and the highlight of my PAX trip. Traveled down from Canada (sorry about the shitty beer) and I'll be doing it again annually. Thanks guys!

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hell yes antichamber! that games looks freaky in the way I like

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dude with pinkhair must be brad and patricks drug dealer

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I find it slightly amusing that they're all sitting there with their 3DS out and Street Passing everyone.

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What was the second ska song played? Pope yelled out "One Step Behind" before it. There were no vocals.

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@planetary said:

Are they playing that damn Deadly Premonition song?

...What? No song played in the video sounds remotely like Life Is Beautiful. Thanks for getting my hopes up for some Deadly Skamonition, jerk. >:C

Anyway, Jeff's announcer voice is hysterical. "The queue room is... funky..."

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Holy crap, starting out with a Specials cover.  This is going to be good.

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One step beyond by madness
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@Dimil0c0 said:

This is hardly premium content

waaaaaaaa