Comments on: Nothiing Can Stop The Chuckleberry Handshake

Nothiing Can Stop The Chuckleberry Handshake

tkchrist — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:02:59 -0800

UFC 75. Boucher V. Mathis. (SLYT)

There is no place for humor in the octagon.

By: googly

googly — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:20:49 -0800

That dude doesn't know what he's talking about. Anyone even remotely familiar with Ecuadoran Kenpō knows that the megagoogly backflop is the correct defense against the chuckleberry handshake.

By: tkolar

tkolar — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:23:58 -0800

Who the fuck are either of these people and why do I care enough to spend 6 minutes of my life watching this video? kthxbye.

By: vito90

vito90 — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:24:29 -0800

Good times. What made this was the production value. "He's not going to have the answer for the triple decker pecker wrecker."

By: pyramid termite

pyramid termite — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:26:03 -0800

he's not going to have an answer for a triple-decker pecker wrecker - i guarantee it - nobody does

By: Faux Real

Faux Real — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:28:37 -0800

I have been following this match up for a long time. Boucher HAS been out of the game for a while, so I don't think we will see the level of striking we saw in 68 or 70, but his kicks are looking pretty impressive, and if he can all round and keep Mathis at distance and upright, he should break Mathis. That being said, Mathis IS the undisputed submission champ, and has never lost from a KO that he hasn't gotten up from. Sadly, I think this match up will devolve into an endurance game and could very well go into the 3rd or 4th; really, with two powerhouses like Boucher and Mathis, no one wants to see that.

By: Megafly

Megafly — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:36:20 -0800

Can somebody convince me in the comments why this isn't a worthless link to some Ultimate fighting bullshit?

By: yhbc

yhbc — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:39:45 -0800

I think it's some kind of parody, Megafly, but I don't know enough about what is being parodied to know for sure.

By: Mikey-San

Mikey-San — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:41:57 -0800

pssst guys it's (well-done) parody

By: Faux Real

Faux Real — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:43:11 -0800

Oh come on Megafly, it'll just take 6 minutes of your time. I hate UFC, but this video really got me interested in the story of these two fighters, and their contributions not just to the 'sport,' but to the whole world. I mean, it has people dressing up as roman gladiators as interstitials! And a chorus of vague ululations in the background over brass and timpani! You can feel the intensity exploding from every facet of this 6 minute piece of pure testosterone and PUMP! Trust me; this is not your average "worthless link to some Ultimate fighting bullshit." This is worth your 6 minutes.

By: Justinian

Justinian — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:45:38 -0800

If it's well-done parody shouldn't it be, well, funny? This seems to lack any humor. Roping? Roping is funny?

By: dersins

dersins — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:48:46 -0800

it has people dressing up as roman gladiators as interstitials Whatever. These guys are no Ottawa Senators, that's for sure.

By: Bookhouse

Bookhouse — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:50:09 -0800

It takes a long time to become an obvious parody. I almost didn't stick with it. I'm glad i did.

By: loquacious

loquacious — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:52:29 -0800

If you didn't immediately notice how pale and flabby both of the fighters are, this is a sure indication that you need to get the fuck outside and get some exercise. That said I've got 10 bucks on the fat guy. Speaking from experience fat provides a protective layer, and adds heft to your strike when you fall over on someone.

By: tkchrist

tkchrist — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:58:03 -0800

Locuacious is right. Boucher in round 2 by suffocation.

By: spiderskull

spiderskull — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:58:24 -0800

It's subtle. I personally enjoyed it.

By: Mick

Mick — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:59:26 -0800

Metafilter: Are you not entertained! Is this not why you are here!

By: Pecinpah

Pecinpah — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:16:08 -0800

Mathis in the 1st. That guy's got wind.

By: Pecinpah

Pecinpah — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:16:22 -0800

Oh, and heart, too. Lotsa heart...

By: elwoodwiles

elwoodwiles — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:19:43 -0800

Oddly subtle considering the target. Funny. Would pound it from behind again.

By: PsychoKick

PsychoKick — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:22:55 -0800

>> That said I've got 10 bucks on the fat guy. Speaking from experience fat provides a protective layer, and adds heft to your strike when you fall over on someone. > Locuacious is right. Boucher in round 2 by suffocation. Suffocation? Ya noob, that technique's called a front sacrifice smother wrap. You probably wouldn't know a rear naked choked chicken from a triple decker pecker wrecker.

By: roll truck roll

roll truck roll — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:46:16 -0800

Professional wrestling is to UFC what The Office is to The Celebrity Apprentice. WRITERS ARE IMPORTANT.

By: zach4000

zach4000 — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:31:55 -0800

That was indeed awesome. I am just ignorant enough of this for me to fall for it and love it.

By: LordSludge

LordSludge — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:34:00 -0800

I'll take either of those chumps with my double monkey punch. ...which I always try to work into a fight, cuz.. that shit's funny!

By: schroedinger

schroedinger — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:42:04 -0800

People who do not watch this video really don't know what they're missing.

By: goatdog

goatdog — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:42:27 -0800

I saw Boucher v. Mathis and wondered why there'd be an analysis of a court case on youtube.

By: shmegegge

shmegegge — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:43:01 -0800

man, it took me way too long to realize this was a joke. that was pretty great.

By: tkolar

tkolar — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:53:48 -0800

People who do not watch this video really don't know what they're missing. People who do not have their testicles detached in a freak tractor pull accident also do not know what they're missing, but that really isn't a good reason to experience it. My annoyance with this post started with having to look at the tags for any context whatsoever, and then wondering why the first minute of a video in a "comedy" post was so decidedly unfunny. People seem to be saying it becomes funnier as it goes on. If that's the case, this post is a fine example of how the "mystery meat" approach can completely torpedo an FPP.

By: vito90

vito90 — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:01:24 -0800

tkolar, you've no doubt spent more than 6 minutes complaining about the post. You should have just watched it, hated it, and shutted the fuck up. If that's the case, this post is a fine example of how the "mystery meat" approach can completely torpedo an FPP. For you.

By: loquacious

loquacious — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:01:41 -0800

MetaFilter: MYSTERY MEAT TORPEDO.

By: schroedinger

schroedinger — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:05:31 -0800

You know, the funny thing is if you watched the entire short, you would probably have spent less total time on this FPP than you have complaining about it after you watched less than minute of the video. Just sayin'.

By: schroedinger

schroedinger — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:06:01 -0800

SHIT MY WITTY OBSERVATION WAS ALREADY MADE

By: 2or3whiskeysodas

2or3whiskeysodas — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:26:33 -0800

If that's the case, this post is a fine example of how the "mystery meat" approach can completely torpedo an FPP. AGREED. THIS FPP HAS BEEN TORPEDO'D. NO ONE CLICKED AND THOSE WHO DID DID NOT FIND THE LINKED MEDIA FUNNY AS HELL. THIS FPP IS A FAILIURE. [that video was damn hilarious. this fpp is totally fine.]

By: tkchrist

tkchrist — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:52:23 -0800

Pecinpah makes a good case. Mathis round 1 by liver triangle.

By: Telf

Telf — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:04:16 -0800

The triple decker pecker wrecker is pure Gracie jiu jitsu flimflam. Everyone knows that Kimura perfected the single decker pecker wrecker back in the 1950s. Those extra two deckers are superfluous. Also: Rickson by armbar in the first two minutes.

By: P.o.B.

P.o.B. — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:06:35 -0800

I agree with loquacious. Fat guy in the third quarter using the rabbit punch method.

By: Exchequer

Exchequer — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:17:41 -0800

Watched the whole 6 minutes, a few minor laughs....would not Chuckleberry Handshake again. MYSTERY MEAT TORPEDO effective, but unsatisfying...

By: Smart Dalek

Smart Dalek — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:25:27 -0800

Wrong. It's Mathis with a double windmill. Fast and deadly.

By: tkchrist

tkchrist — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:42:29 -0800

tkolar over Exchequer by single decker tordedo wrecker in round frecker.

By: Stylus Happenstance

Stylus Happenstance — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:51:44 -0800

We had some people over to our house and one guy really wanted to watch this match with a guy named Jason "Mayhem" Miller, so we did. The fight somehow managed to be both gory and boring at the same time, but that Miller guy was hilarious (intentionally, I think) in the interviews.

By: P.o.B.

P.o.B. — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:08:36 -0800

Telf with a triple decker meat wrecker in overtime.

By: Uther Bentrazor

Uther Bentrazor — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:37:13 -0800

what

By: Tube

Tube — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:56:21 -0800

Boucher has heart, but Mathis is for real. It's gonna be a war.

By: Samizdata

Samizdata — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:30:30 -0800

I got 5 on Mathis half way through the second round. He seems really strong in flailing inaccurately, but I really see Boucher's incipient coronary disease being the real deciding factor.

By: Samizdata

Samizdata — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:31:17 -0800

And I thought it was funny too.

By: FormlessOne

FormlessOne — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:53:15 -0800

Now, I expected Boucher to take it easily during the first round. A vicious, well-timed stumble, and Mathis crumples under the fierce force of the flabby fighter's flaccid fall.