Please leave this thread and fuck off if you already know this, but:
I noticed while playing grand theft auto that there's a mock company that sells "Eris" brand things like shoes and tshirts, very clever and subtle nod to discordianism :)
http://gta.wikia.com/Eris
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot-QL-v1WMo
I only just noticed it while playing GTA4 but apparently its in GTA3 as well as they are mentioned in a radio advertisement.
In GTA4 there's a whole website with the mock up webpage dedicated to it as well.
So yeah, that's kinda awesome.
Sounds more like a standard parody brand. Replacing one one Greek goddess with another to parody Nike shoes.
Quote from: Requia ☣ on December 28, 2010, 06:06:51 AM
Sounds more like a standard parody brand. Replacing one one Greek goddess with another to parody Nike shoes.
Except for this:
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091008183655/gtawiki/images/6/67/Eris-GTASA-advert.png)
Quote from: Ferka Zarco on December 28, 2010, 06:08:52 AM
Quote from: Requia ☣ on December 28, 2010, 06:06:51 AM
Sounds more like a standard parody brand. Replacing one one Greek goddess with another to parody Nike shoes.
Except for this:
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091008183655/gtawiki/images/6/67/Eris-GTASA-advert.png)
Maaaayyyybe. But without more information it can't be assumed.
Oh, hmm, that does look a lot like an arrow of discord...
Except if you go the the mock website in the game they basically spell it out for you. Well, they give you all the letters, you still have to work it out for themselves.
And COME ON.
as if (http://images.wikia.com/gtawiki/images/e/eb/Eris-GTASA-logo.png) is an accident.
Quote from: Epimetheus on December 28, 2010, 06:10:47 AM
Quote from: Ferka Zarco on December 28, 2010, 06:08:52 AM
Quote from: Requia ☣ on December 28, 2010, 06:06:51 AM
Sounds more like a standard parody brand. Replacing one one Greek goddess with another to parody Nike shoes.
Except for this:
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091008183655/gtawiki/images/6/67/Eris-GTASA-advert.png)
Maaaayyyybe. But without more information it can't be assumed.
:troll:
Eris is a logical alternative for Nike because Nike is the personification of victory, and and one form of Eris is the personification of athletic competition. [/gas on fire]
Quote from: Doktor Phox on December 28, 2010, 07:01:07 AM
Eris is a logical alternative for Nike because Nike is the personification of victory, and and one form of Eris is the personification of athletic competition. [/gas on fire]
You can't *not* find out about discordianism if you look up eris on the web.
And you can't know what the 5 fingered hand of eris looks like without looking up discordianism.
Ergo, its a nod to discordianism, you skeptic bastards!!
Quote from: Lies on December 28, 2010, 06:57:51 AM
Quote from: Epimetheus on December 28, 2010, 06:10:47 AM
Quote from: Ferka Zarco on December 28, 2010, 06:08:52 AM
Quote from: Requia ☣ on December 28, 2010, 06:06:51 AM
Sounds more like a standard parody brand. Replacing one one Greek goddess with another to parody Nike shoes.
Except for this:
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091008183655/gtawiki/images/6/67/Eris-GTASA-advert.png)
Maaaayyyybe. But without more information it can't be assumed.
:troll:
Look, it's a fucking doubled letter E. It's not much of a stretch from the bare name. It's not unique enough that it had to be intended as a 5-fingered Hand.
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
First page of google results for "eris": Wiki entries for "Eris (dwarf planet)" and "Eris" disambiguation page.
Entries for the goddess Eris at theoi.com and pantheon.org
Two news articles about the discovery of the dwarf planet Eris
and references to the Droid Eris.
Nothing about Discordia on page one. :fnord:
Quote from: Doktor Phox on December 28, 2010, 07:17:01 AM
...
Nothing about Discordia on page one. :fnord:
I didn't believe you until i checked for myself!
obviously a conspiracy at work here!
also, if i recall correctly from when i played that game, weren't there some discordian references in the fake ads for the eris clothing that they played on the radio when you're driving around?
I remember when I crammed this :fnord:
Who cares what was intended? It's publicity either way although granted "Eris" is getting a lot of that these days as noted above.
Planets, phones, virtual shoes... Terrible insane goddess. It's a thing.
One time, Eris rode to battle alongside Typhon, while Zeus rode to battle with Biaa and Nike - and no i cannot find the source.
In Minecraft, the golden apple is the item that restores all your health. Also the developer, Notch, is an asshole, so he's basically guarenteed to be a Discordian.
radio ad http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_III_soundtrack
Eris Running Shoes - Parodies the controversy over Nike's controversial outsourcing and labor practices (Eris, like Nike, is a Greek goddess). This sneaker company employs children ("It's fun! We get to play with knives!", "Yesterday, I made a dollar!" "My friend Joey sewed his hands together!"). Eris' slogan is "Eris Running shoes, always running...from something". Eris appears in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as one of the clothing brands, and are promoting their "Rampage" line.
http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlandNameProduct :lulz:
Look, IMO, you guys are all doing it wrong. The argument on whether or not this is or isn't an actual nod to Discordianism is pointless. As Discordians (y'know, the "reely-reel" type), we should be propagating the idea that someone at Rockstar Games is secretly a Discordian, and putting subtle references to Discordianism into their game. Regardess of the reality of the situation.
Basicly, it doesn't matter whether or not these guys are Discordian, what matters is that we say they are, and if we can get others to believe it.
Dimo is riding an Eris-sponsored motorcycle.
Y'know. Just Do It.
Quote from: Cuddlethulu on December 28, 2010, 03:55:38 PM
Look, IMO, you guys are all doing it wrong. The argument on whether or not this is or isn't an actual nod to Discordianism is pointless. As Discordians (y'know, the "reely-reel" type), we should be propagating the idea that someone at Rockstar Games is secretly a Discordian, and putting subtle references to Discordianism into their game. Regardess of the reality of the situation.
Basicly, it doesn't matter whether or not these guys are Discordian, what matters is that we say they are, and if we can get others to believe it.
troof.
Either that's a nod to the five fingered hand, or Jung's collective unconscious is way more active than I realized.
:lulz:
Quote from: Cuddlethulu on December 28, 2010, 03:55:38 PM
Look, IMO, you guys are all doing it wrong. The argument on whether or not this is or isn't an actual nod to Discordianism is pointless. As Discordians (y'know, the "reely-reel" type), we should be propagating the idea that someone at Rockstar Games is secretly a Discordian, and putting subtle references to Discordianism into their game. Regardess of the reality of the situation.
Basicly, it doesn't matter whether or not these guys are Discordian, what matters is that we say they are, and if we can get others to believe it.
This. Though, I suspect it is very much on purpose.
Could be some grunt-level art designer that came up with it but never let the higher-ups in on the gag. Is Grand Theft still a big deal in game land?
Its usually sells well when released but that drops off since multiplayer isn't included
Quote from: Able on December 28, 2010, 06:49:59 PM
Its usually sells well when released but that drops off since multiplayer isn't included
At the time GTA III was a very progressive game, its influence can still be seen in most modern games.
The successive games have all been one step forward two steps back but continue to do well solely because of the success of III.
GTA I :oops: came out about the same time as quake,
A lot of people thought that would be better then the topdown look
Quote from: Doktor Phox on December 28, 2010, 07:17:01 AM
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First page of google results for "eris": Wiki entries for "Eris (dwarf planet)" and "Eris" disambiguation page.
Entries for the goddess Eris at theoi.com and pantheon.org
Two news articles about the discovery of the dwarf planet Eris
and references to the Droid Eris.
Nothing about Discordia on page one. :fnord:
I don't know what google page *your* looking at, but discordianism comes up as *my* second result when I look up Eris on google.
Quote from: Lies on December 29, 2010, 02:52:15 AM
Quote from: Doktor Phox on December 28, 2010, 07:17:01 AM
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
First page of google results for "eris": Wiki entries for "Eris (dwarf planet)" and "Eris" disambiguation page.
Entries for the goddess Eris at theoi.com and pantheon.org
Two news articles about the discovery of the dwarf planet Eris
and references to the Droid Eris.
Nothing about Discordia on page one. :fnord:
I don't know what google page *your* looking at, but discordianism comes up as *my* second result when I look up Eris on google.
Uh, I think you're the only one.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=eris
Quote from: Epimetheus on December 29, 2010, 02:53:49 AM
Quote from: Lies on December 29, 2010, 02:52:15 AM
Quote from: Doktor Phox on December 28, 2010, 07:17:01 AM
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
First page of google results for "eris": Wiki entries for "Eris (dwarf planet)" and "Eris" disambiguation page.
Entries for the goddess Eris at theoi.com and pantheon.org
Two news articles about the discovery of the dwarf planet Eris
and references to the Droid Eris.
Nothing about Discordia on page one. :fnord:
I don't know what google page *your* looking at, but discordianism comes up as *my* second result when I look up Eris on google.
Uh, I think you're the only one.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=eris
Im not the only one, this comes up from a friends computer somewhere else in the world:
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/9687/erisbitches.jpg)
ok.
:boring:
Cuddle had the correct motorcycle a page ago.
Quote from: Epimetheus on December 29, 2010, 03:02:26 AM
ok.
:boring:
Cuddle had the correct motorcycle a page ago.
He's on *my* motherfucking motorcycle anyway.
Quote from: Rev. What's-His-Name? on December 28, 2010, 06:03:22 PM
Could be some grunt-level art designer that came up with it but never let the higher-ups in on the gag. Is Grand Theft still a big deal in game land?
Yes, it is a very big deal.
And it has multiplayer support now too.
People still are playing it.
Fuck, I'm playing it now.
Saw coop, didn't see multiplayer other then pc mod
Heh, nice one Dimo. Very well illuminated.
Oh, also, when I plug 'hot coffee' into the Discordian Oracle Apple(k)ation for a Cabalistic Value, i get:
519
Eris -and- A tribe
Quote from: Lies on December 29, 2010, 03:03:37 AM
Quote from: Epimetheus on December 29, 2010, 03:02:26 AM
ok.
:boring:
Cuddle had the correct motorcycle a page ago.
He's on *my* motherfucking motorcycle anyway.
No thanks, I have my own.
Quote from: Cuddlethulu on December 29, 2010, 06:01:15 AM
Quote from: Lies on December 29, 2010, 03:03:37 AM
Quote from: Epimetheus on December 29, 2010, 03:02:26 AM
ok.
:boring:
Cuddle had the correct motorcycle a page ago.
He's on *my* motherfucking motorcycle anyway.
No thanks, I have my own.
I'm saying we be riding on the same brand of motorcycle here.
That *was* and is my point, and you just clarified it further, so thanks.
Quote from: Able on December 29, 2010, 04:32:23 AM
Saw coop, didn't see multiplayer other then pc mod
Grand theft auto 4 on xbox and playstation has it.
Quote from: Hoopla on December 28, 2010, 05:06:06 PM
Quote from: Cuddlethulu on December 28, 2010, 03:55:38 PM
Look, IMO, you guys are all doing it wrong. The argument on whether or not this is or isn't an actual nod to Discordianism is pointless. As Discordians (y'know, the "reely-reel" type), we should be propagating the idea that someone at Rockstar Games is secretly a Discordian, and putting subtle references to Discordianism into their game. Regardess of the reality of the situation.
Basicly, it doesn't matter whether or not these guys are Discordian, what matters is that we say they are, and if we can get others to believe it.
This. Though, I suspect it is very much on purpose.
Absolutely. Completely on purpose, and I'll hear nothing else about it.
Quote from: Lies on December 29, 2010, 03:22:46 AM
Quote from: Rev. What's-His-Name? on December 28, 2010, 06:03:22 PM
Could be some grunt-level art designer that came up with it but never let the higher-ups in on the gag. Is Grand Theft still a big deal in game land?
Yes, it is a very big deal.
And it has multiplayer support now too.
People still are playing it.
Fuck, I'm playing it now.
I'll just stick to my Tetris.
Quote from: BDS on December 28, 2010, 11:43:35 AM
In Minecraft, the golden apple is the item that restores all your health. Also the developer, Notch, is an asshole, so he's basically guarenteed to be a Discordian.
For the record, that sounds more like Idunn's golden apples.
Quote from: Lies on December 29, 2010, 06:42:03 AM
Quote from: Able on December 29, 2010, 04:32:23 AM
Saw coop, didn't see multiplayer other then pc mod
Grand theft auto 4 on xbox and playstation has it.
is that the liberty stories one? might have to grab a copy...
Quote from: Able on December 30, 2010, 06:43:51 AM
Quote from: Lies on December 29, 2010, 06:42:03 AM
Quote from: Able on December 29, 2010, 04:32:23 AM
Saw coop, didn't see multiplayer other then pc mod
Grand theft auto 4 on xbox and playstation has it.
is that the liberty stories one? might have to grab a copy...
Liberty stories? Yeah, I think so, It's all about "liberty city" which is a copy of new york as I understand it.
It's mad, serious, fun.
Also, apparently, get the xbox version if you have it, the ps3 controls are apparently fucked.
my xmas loot
sounders jersey and hoodie
and xbox 360 (their sponsor)
:D
and wtf is with everyone copying the wii
kinnect
ps move :horrormirth: it, got to move it move it
Quote from: Able on December 30, 2010, 07:06:28 AM
my xmas loot
sounders jersey and hoodie
and xbox 360 (their sponsor)
:D
and wtf is with everyone copying the wii
kinnect
ps move :horrormirth: it, got to move it move it
Nice.
And Kinnect isn't exactly copying the wii, I've tried it and I have to admit... it's a lot more superior.
The only thing that pisses me off HARDCORE when it comes to 360 is that you have to PAY to play online games.
WTF micro$oft, I understand you spent a lot of money making it and need to recuperate costs, but FFS, if I buy a game that's meant to be played online, I DONT WANT TO HAVE TO PAY FOR THE "PRIVILEGE" OF BEING ABLE TO PLAY IT ONLINE, YOU FUCKS.
i wish microsoft would call me more for playtesting. i like free stuff so much so that ive honored their nondisclosures
tho i must admit, if they picked only one project to make open source im glad its Kinnect...
have you seen the BIG video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgLp-KyK5g8
Quote from: Lies on December 30, 2010, 07:13:04 AM
Quote from: Able on December 30, 2010, 07:06:28 AM
my xmas loot
sounders jersey and hoodie
and xbox 360 (their sponsor)
:D
and wtf is with everyone copying the wii
kinnect
ps move :horrormirth: it, got to move it move it
Nice.
And Kinnect isn't exactly copying the wii, I've tried it and I have to admit... it's a lot more superior.
The only thing that pisses me off HARDCORE when it comes to 360 is that you have to PAY to play online games.
WTF micro$oft, I understand you spent a lot of money making it and need to recuperate costs, but FFS, if I buy a game that's meant to be played online, I DONT WANT TO HAVE TO PAY FOR THE "PRIVILEGE" OF BEING ABLE TO PLAY IT ONLINE, YOU FUCKS.
The best part is that Microsoft has now taken to making its own games borderline unplayable without multiplayer to try and get more Live subscriptions. I've been playing Fable 3 and about half the weapon upgrades are only achievable if you play online.
The problem with Kinnect, as I see it, is that it costs as much as a console on its own. That and its ruining the dance game thing for me. I like the mats damn it. :argh!:
Quote from: Able on December 30, 2010, 07:18:31 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgLp-KyK5g8
Heh, that's pretty neat.
Quote from: Epimetheus on December 29, 2010, 02:53:49 AM
Quote from: Lies on December 29, 2010, 02:52:15 AM
Quote from: Doktor Phox on December 28, 2010, 07:17:01 AM
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
First page of google results for "eris": Wiki entries for "Eris (dwarf planet)" and "Eris" disambiguation page.
Entries for the goddess Eris at theoi.com and pantheon.org
Two news articles about the discovery of the dwarf planet Eris
and references to the Droid Eris.
Nothing about Discordia on page one. :fnord:
I don't know what google page *your* looking at, but discordianism comes up as *my* second result when I look up Eris on google.
Uh, I think you're the only one.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=eris
Hey, you guys DO know that different people and, if you're not logged in, different regions get different search results for looking up the same things in Google, right?
In other words, arguing over whether your search results are different is FUCKING RETARDED.
Quote from: Lies on December 30, 2010, 07:13:04 AM
Quote from: Able on December 30, 2010, 07:06:28 AM
my xmas loot
sounders jersey and hoodie
and xbox 360 (their sponsor)
:D
and wtf is with everyone copying the wii
kinnect
ps move :horrormirth: it, got to move it move it
Nice.
And Kinnect isn't exactly copying the wii, I've tried it and I have to admit... it's a lot more superior.
The only thing that pisses me off HARDCORE when it comes to 360 is that you have to PAY to play online games.
WTF micro$oft, I understand you spent a lot of money making it and need to recuperate costs, but FFS, if I buy a game that's meant to be played online, I DONT WANT TO HAVE TO PAY FOR THE "PRIVILEGE" OF BEING ABLE TO PLAY IT ONLINE, YOU FUCKS.
50 bucks for an entire years subscription, its not that much.
Also,
Quotemore superior
Quote from: Nigel on December 31, 2010, 08:34:10 AM
Quote from: Epimetheus on December 29, 2010, 02:53:49 AM
Quote from: Lies on December 29, 2010, 02:52:15 AM
Quote from: Doktor Phox on December 28, 2010, 07:17:01 AM
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
First page of google results for "eris": Wiki entries for "Eris (dwarf planet)" and "Eris" disambiguation page.
Entries for the goddess Eris at theoi.com and pantheon.org
Two news articles about the discovery of the dwarf planet Eris
and references to the Droid Eris.
Nothing about Discordia on page one. :fnord:
I don't know what google page *your* looking at, but discordianism comes up as *my* second result when I look up Eris on google.
Uh, I think you're the only one.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=eris
Hey, you guys DO know that different people and, if you're not logged in, different regions get different search results for looking up the same things in Google, right?
In other words, arguing over whether your search results are different is FUCKING RETARDED.
Once again, Nigel is right.
Also, Discordians are everywhere, particularly in NERDLAND. Like game development. To think that was an inadvertent reference by someone who is unaware of Discordianism is about as likely as a geek who was born in 1970 never having heard of the Book of the Subgenius in the 90's. Or a San Franciscan never having heard of the Cacophony Society. It defies plausibility. Of course the reference was intentional.
Quote from: Nigel on December 31, 2010, 08:55:41 AM
Also, Discordians are everywhere, particularly in NERDLAND. Like game development. To think that was an inadvertent reference by someone who is unaware of Discordianism is about as likely as a geek who was born in 1970 never having heard of the Book of the Subgenius in the 90's. Or a San Franciscan never having heard of the Cacophony Society. It defies plausibility. Of course the reference was intentional.
Have I told you lately that I love you?
Quote from: Lies on December 31, 2010, 08:58:16 AM
Quote from: Nigel on December 31, 2010, 08:55:41 AM
Also, Discordians are everywhere, particularly in NERDLAND. Like game development. To think that was an inadvertent reference by someone who is unaware of Discordianism is about as likely as a geek who was born in 1970 never having heard of the Book of the Subgenius in the 90's. Or a San Franciscan never having heard of the Cacophony Society. It defies plausibility. Of course the reference was intentional.
Have I told you lately that I love you?
:lulz:
Quote from: Nigel on December 31, 2010, 08:34:10 AM
Quote from: Epimetheus on December 29, 2010, 02:53:49 AM
Quote from: Lies on December 29, 2010, 02:52:15 AM
Quote from: Doktor Phox on December 28, 2010, 07:17:01 AM
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
First page of google results for "eris": Wiki entries for "Eris (dwarf planet)" and "Eris" disambiguation page.
Entries for the goddess Eris at theoi.com and pantheon.org
Two news articles about the discovery of the dwarf planet Eris
and references to the Droid Eris.
Nothing about Discordia on page one. :fnord:
I don't know what google page *your* looking at, but discordianism comes up as *my* second result when I look up Eris on google.
Uh, I think you're the only one.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=eris
Hey, you guys DO know that different people and, if you're not logged in, different regions get different search results for looking up the same things in Google, right?
In other words, arguing over whether your search results are different is FUCKING RETARDED.
I didn't know we were arguing. :sad:
Well, if you were just comparing notes, it's not retarded.
Quote from: Nigel on December 31, 2010, 08:55:41 AM
Also, Discordians are everywhere, particularly in NERDLAND.
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Fuck. I almost read that as NEDERLAND :lulz:
Quote from: Triple Zero on December 31, 2010, 03:46:47 PM
Quote from: Nigel on December 31, 2010, 08:55:41 AM
Also, Discordians are everywhere, particularly in NERDLAND.
Fuck. I almost read that as NEDERLAND :lulz:
Haha!
Quote from: Triple Zero on December 31, 2010, 03:46:47 PM
Quote from: Nigel on December 31, 2010, 08:55:41 AM
Also, Discordians are everywhere, particularly in NERDLAND.
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Fuck. I almost read that as NEDERLAND :lulz:
FUCK! I DID read that as NEDERLAND.