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Post by Tomalla on Aug 8, 2021 9:58:43 GMT -8
Hi there. It all started with the thread about what Gruntz are saying: gooroosgruntz.proboards.com/thread/353/gruntz-say-lost-thread back from 2008 (13 years ago or so? Gosh I'm old). Since I'm not the native English speaker I was always baffled and puzzled regarding the voiceovers of those little cute critters. With years passing by I started noticing and recognizing more and more words and references. Each time it felt like an old gem that made me smile, which was beside me all along and I just couldn't see it. At some point I've decided to revisit the idea of transcribing the voiceovers and started this little project. The general idea was to listen through all the voiceovers there are (there's exactly 1517 of them - phew that's a lot) and try to transcribe them in the most organized manner as possible. I quickly started using some annotations like ( ? ? ? ) without spaces (ugh, the annoying  emoticon kept on replacing three question marks) for parts I didn't understand or <singing> for the parts to explain some context. I was also surprised to see how many different references to songs, movies and whatnot there were so I started taking notes and researching all possible references. I've got to know so many movies, shorts and songs because of that  As a result I've compiled the following spreadsheet which you can view right here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1n12jbs1qeH9gVX_Jhh5n_3bJDcfN3y7lBMNNMx4JfY8You can see three columns there. The file name (as it is in the GRUNTZ.VRZ archive), the transcription and remarks. I'd really love to see you guys participate in this project. There are lots of parts I didn't recognize (which I marked with "( )" annotations). Also you can speak up if you find any errors, have any insights etc. For now you have the ability to leave comments in the spreadsheet itself (unless it gets spammed or whatever) although I'd prefer you discussed everything in this thread right here instead (to keep things going). So what do you think?  Cheers |
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Post by GooRoo on Aug 9, 2021 10:16:37 GMT -8
I am just printing out the spreadsheet ... 18 pages (9 sheets of paper) for review later.
Obviously a MASSIVE expenditure of time and effort to get all of this done!
Of course, printing it out results in a size of print 'way too small for my (unaided) eyes, so I will need to use a magnifying glass to read it off-line (and off computer). It will probably be easier to just view it on the computer and mark my place on the printed copy for my next session. With the URLs provided, and the expanded REZ file available, I can listen to the ? ? ? entries and determine for myself what is being said (or sung). Since English is my primary language, I can be of some help here (time permitting). Life has a way of setting aside my intended time expenditures, though.
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Post by GooRoo on Aug 9, 2021 10:40:50 GMT -8
Just had time to make sure I had everything I needed to provide some feedback.
ACKNOWLEDGE\SELECTGRUNT3B.WAV ... replace "Sic" with "Sorry" (slurred speech, sounds more like "sry".
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Post by Tomalla on Aug 9, 2021 11:47:42 GMT -8
Thanks a bunch for helping! I appreciate it  I am just printing out the spreadsheet ... 18 pages (9 sheets of paper) for review later. I don't think that's a good idea. Some entries may go through some changes. Since I compiled the spreadsheet I've already made a few corrections. You'll have to make sure your prints are up to date. Just had time to make sure I had everything I needed to provide some feedback.
ACKNOWLEDGE\SELECTGRUNT3B.WAV ... replace "Sic" with "Sorry" (slurred speech, sounds more like "sry". Actually it was supposed to be a word "psyche" (Wiktionary link) instead: "(colloquial) Used abruptly after a sentence to indicate that the speaker is only joking". I just got the word wrong. With that being said I'm a little unsure about it being "sorry"/"sry". I could swear I hear [saɪk] there. |
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Post by swietymiki on Aug 13, 2021 6:09:36 GMT -8
I added some comments regarding voice lines up to the EXITZ folder.
Edit: Finished commenting after listening to all the remaining sound files.
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Post by captaingooback on Aug 15, 2021 0:13:20 GMT -8
can the list still be updated?
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Post by Tomalla on Aug 15, 2021 1:07:42 GMT -8
can the list still be updated? Only I am able to directly update the list but I'm open to any suggestions if you have them In fact I'm still in the process of updating it even as we speak. Just see the list of comments in the spreadsheet |
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Post by captaingooback on Aug 15, 2021 2:39:38 GMT -8
Let's get medieval on them is not only a pulp fiction reference, but also a reference to get medieval (1998), monolith's hilarious take on gauntlet.
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Post by captaingooback on Aug 22, 2021 4:30:06 GMT -8
Some things that I was noticed and wanted to add to your list:
ACKNOWLEDGE\BADCOMMANDC.WAV Sure, like whatever. valley girl speak
ACKNOWLEDGE\BADCOMMANDK.WAV Dude! It’s just not possible! Possible refernece to bill and ted's adventure
ACKNOWLEDGE\COMMANDATTACKG.WAV Let’s get medieval on him! Possible reference to Pulp Fiction (1994) or get medieval (1998)
AREATRIGGER\CONFUSEDK.WAV This looks challenging! Reference to claw (1997)
AREATRIGGER\SCAREDB.WAV This looks more (dangerous) than running with scissors!
CURSOR\CURSORGOODD.WAV Ugh. Why I oughtta … reference to the three stooges
DEATHZ\BURND.WAV Ah it burns, it burns! Ah! Possible reference to Blood (1997)
DEATHZ\BURNE.WAV Only you can prevent forest fires! Reference to smokey the bear's famous slogan
DEATHZ\BURNF.WAV Smoking! Reference to the mask (1995)
DEATHZ\UNFREEZEH.WAV I’m back! Reference to independence day (1996)
ENEMYDETECT\ENEMYSEESI.WAV Gotcha! Possible reference to one of rise of the triad's (1994) multyplayer lines
GRUNTZ\GLOVEZGRUNT\ATTACKIDLEB.WAV That ear sure looks tasty! Reference to the ear biting by Mike Tyson in the Tyson-Hollyfield fight (1996)
GRUNTZ\GLOVEZGRUNT\ATTACKIDLEE.WAV Come get some! Reference to army of darkness (1992) and Duke Nukem (1996)
GRUNTZ\GLOVEZGRUNT\DEATHB.WAV I’m down for the count.
GRUNTZ\GLOVEZGRUNT\IDLE2E.WAV Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee! Reference to the famous quote by Muhammed Ali
GRUNTZ\GLOVEZGRUNT\DEATHG.WAV <moaning> Reference to Rocky (1976)
GRUNTZ\HAREKRISHNAGRUNT\DEATHA.WAV Doh! Reference to Homer Simpson's famous catchphrase Doh, from the Simpsons.
GRUNTZ\HAREKRISHNAGRUNT\DEATHB.WAV Peace, brothers. Refernece the 1960s hippies
GRUNTZ\JACKINTHEBOXGRUNT\BREAKA.WAV I feel like Pauly Shore. Reference to Paulie Shore
GRUNTZ\JUMPROPEGRUNT\TOY1A.WAV Sunny days! Stupid kid shows. Reference to sesame street
GRUNTZ\NERFGUNGRUNT\ATTACKF.WAV Say hello to my little friend! Reference to scarface (1983)
GRUNTZ\NERFGUNGRUNT\ATTACKIDLEC.WAV Feeling lucky, punk? Reference to dirty harry (1971)
GRUNTZ\NORMALGRUNT\ATTACKD.WAV Punk! possible reference to mr.t
GRUNTZ\NORMALGRUNT\ATTACKO.WAV MMM... Drop! Reference to the beastie boys' mmm drop (1998)
GRUNTZ\ROCKGRUNT\IDLE3C.WAV No pain, no gain! Reference to shadow warrior's difficulty setting (1996)
GRUNTZ\SPYGRUNT\ITEMC.WAV Sherlock schmerlock. Reference to Sherlock Holmes
GRUNTZ\WANDGRUNT\IDLE2E.WAV Shake it baby, shake it baby. Sha- Ah! Possible reference to Duke Nukem (1996)
GRUNTZ\WANDGRUNT\ITEM1A2.WAV Chill out! Possible reference to terminator 2 (1991)
GRUNTZ\WANDGRUNT\ITEM1A3.WAV Freeze punks! Possible reference to Freeze, Punk. A line from Friends S05E16. It could also refer to generic police phrases from 70's cop shows
GRUNTZ\WANDGRUNT\ITEM1C.WAV They’re alive! Possible reference to Frankenstein (1931)
GRUNTZ\WANDGRUNT\ITEM2A2.WAV Alaca, what … what … Chill out! Possible reference to terminator 2 (1991)
GRUNTZ\WANDGRUNT\ITEM2A3.WAV Alaca, what … what … Freeze punks! Possible reference to Freeze, Punk. A line from Friends S05E16. It could also refer to generic police phrases from 70's cop shows
GRUNTZ\WARLORDZGRUNTMP\BATTLECRY3A.WAV Kill, kill! Possible reference to Friday the 13th
GRUNTZ\WARLORDZGRUNTMP\JOYE.WAV Who is the Grunt who will take over the enemy Grunt? Me! Right on. Possible reference to Popeye the sailor man meets sinbad the sailor (1936)
GRUNTZ\WARLORDZGRUNTSP\BATTLECRY1D.WAV I am the king! Possible reference to the Lion King (1993)
GRUNTZ\WARLORDZGRUNTSP\JOYF.WAV Yes! She’s a super freak, super freak, she’s so paprika! Think of very kicking Grunt, ha! Reference to Superfreak by Rick James (1981)
GRUNTZ\WELDERGRUNT\ATTACKE.WAV Smokin’! Reference to the mask (1994)
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Post by GooRoo on Aug 23, 2021 8:05:38 GMT -8
But the Ali quote should be "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!"
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Post by Tomalla on Aug 25, 2021 22:18:55 GMT -8
captaingooback Nice! Thanks a lot for the suggestions, I'll look into them when I have a chance and update the spreadsheet. I'll let you know once I'm done
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Post by captaingooback on Aug 27, 2021 10:05:52 GMT -8
Gooroo, thank you for the correction. It was changed accordingly.
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emoticon kept on replacing three question marks) for parts I didn't understand or <singing> for the parts to explain some context. I was also surprised to see how many different references to songs, movies and whatnot there were so I started taking notes and researching all possible references. I've got to know so many movies, shorts and songs because of that 
