The war isnt over....

[bataylor1314]

I don't think I have seen this analogy, but I see it like this.

Warner Bros. decision to go Blu-ray exclusive = D-day

Universal goes Blu-ray = V-E Day

Paramount/Dreamworks go Blu-ray = V-J Day

So while then end is near, there is still some mopping up to do. For my part I just purchased 7 more Blu-rays from Amazon.

[Marcusarilius]

Not sure I understand this, so commenting will only bring this post back to the top all over again. Don't want that.

Wait a minute... DOE!!!

[spam.curitiba]

Originally Posted by bataylor1314

I don't think I have seen this analogy, but I see it like this.

Warner Bros. decision to go Blu-ray exclusive = D-day

Universal goes Blu-ray = V-E Day

Paramount/Dreamworks go Blu-ray = V-J Day

So while then end is near, there is still some mopping up to do. For my part I just purchased 7 more Blu-rays from Amazon.

[PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD]

Originally Posted by bataylor1314

I don't think I have seen this analogy, but I see it like this.

Warner Bros. decision to go Blu-ray exclusive = D-day

Universal goes Blu-ray = V-E Day

Paramount/Dreamworks go Blu-ray = V-J Day

So while then end is near, there is still some mopping up to do. For my part I just purchased 7 more Blu-rays from Amazon.

well put we demand an UNCONDITIONAL surrender

[bataylor1314]

World War II references:

D-day was the Allied invasion of Europe at Normandy. It was the beginning of the end for the war.

V-E Day was the day that the war in Europe officially ended with the surrender of Nazi Germany.

V-J Day was the end of the war in the Pacific with the surrender of Japan (though after two nuclear bombs were dropped, thats where the analogy kind of breaks down)

This thread is mainly to encourage people to continue to buy Blu-ray, so there is no doubt that we finish off HD DVD and the fact that there are some bad ass Movies out right now.

[PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD]

Originally Posted by bataylor1314

World War II references:

D-day was the Allied invasion of Europe at Normandy. It was the beginning of the end for the war.

V-E Day was the day that the war in Europe officially ended with the surrender of Nazi Germany.

V-J Day was the end of the war in the Pacific with the surrender of Japan (though after two nuclear bombs were dropped, thats where the analogy kind of breaks down)

This thread is mainly to encourage people to continue to buy Blu-ray, so there is no doubt that we finish off HD DVD and the fact that there are some bad ass Movies out right now.

correct

[turboedguy]

Originally Posted by bataylor1314

I don't think I have seen this analogy, but I see it like this.

Warner Bros. decision to go Blu-ray exclusive = D-day

Universal goes Blu-ray = V-E Day

Paramount/Dreamworks go Blu-ray = V-J Day

So while then end is near, there is still some mopping up to do. For my part I just purchased 7 more Blu-rays from Amazon.

As long as no one comes down with a case of V-D day, were good.

[Verbal]

I'm gonna plant the BD flag at the top of the Redstag myself!

[Marcusarilius]

Originally Posted by bataylor1314

World War II references:

D-day was the Allied invasion of Europe at Normandy. It was the beginning of the end for the war.

V-E Day was the day that the war in Europe officially ended with the surrender of Nazi Germany.

V-J Day was the end of the war in the Pacific with the surrender of Japan (though after two nuclear bombs were dropped, thats where the analogy kind of breaks down)

This thread is mainly to encourage people to continue to buy Blu-ray, so there is no doubt that we finish off HD DVD and the fact that there are some bad ass Movies out right now.

Oh. I get it. I was just going to quit purchasing BDs altogether now that we have won WW2, but you make an excellent point. I'll get out there tomorrow and put up the good fight against FVD Video!

[JadedRaverLA]

Given that the major backers of our format are Sony and Matsushita (Panasonic), do we really need to make World War II references?

It seems in poor taste given that we're fighting for a format developed by Japanese companies.

[cartier]

Originally Posted by bataylor1314

I don't think I have seen this analogy, but I see it like this.

Warner Bros. decision to go Blu-ray exclusive = D-day

Universal goes Blu-ray = V-E Day

Paramount/Dreamworks go Blu-ray = V-J Day

So while then end is near, there is still some mopping up to do. For my part I just purchased 7 more Blu-rays from Amazon.

Sticking with your WWII analogy I would encourage the following changes. Although it could be seen to be in poor taste to make references to an actual war when describing a format war.

D-Day was the allied invasion and it took a great deal of effort to get to the German border. It is more like the Allied resistance during the Battle of the Bulge. The attempt made by Nazis was to break the allied lines, (like HD-DVD trying to get Fox). The offensive failed and they were pushed back, thus loosing ground, (WB). Now the allies are on the German border.

The rest of your analogy is correct:
Since Universal was the original HD-DVD supporter they are more like Nazi Germany, the original originators of the problem.

Imperial Japan is like P/DW as they were brought in after the initial conflict and was more of a sneak attack.

[mystiksuicide]

Originally Posted by turboedguy

As long as no one comes down with a case of V-D day, were good.

Blu-Ray porn is guaranteed to be disease free.

[Marcusarilius]

Originally Posted by cartier

Sticking with your WWII analogy I would encourage the following changes. Although it could be seen to be in poor taste to make references to an actual war when describing a format war.

D-Day was the allied invasion and it took a great deal of effort to get to the German border. It is more like the Allied resistance during the Battle of the Bulge. The attempt made by Nazis was to break the allied lines, (like HD-DVD trying to get Fox). The offensive failed and they were pushed back, thus loosing ground, (WB). Now the allies are on the German border.

The rest of your analogy is correct:
Since Universal was the original HD-DVD supporter they are more like Nazi Germany, the original originators of the problem.

Imperial Japan is like P/DW as they were brought in after the initial conflict and was more of a sneak attack.

Cool. Blu-ray will now start showing up in the WW2 history books too! And Hitler is... Bill Gates?

[PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD]

Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Cool. Blu-ray will now start showing up in the WW2 history books too! And Hitler is... Bill Gates?

lol could not agreed more..

[blindcat87]

Haven't seen the analogy about, but I changed my sig on Friday, same general concept, but changed for format specific relevance.

Chris

[cartier]

Originally Posted by Verbal

I'm gonna plant the BD flag at the top of the Redstag myself!

Redstag??

Do you mean red as in HD-DVD red or are you referring to the Reichstag which was and is the name for the German parliament building, where Soviet forces raised their flag after invading Berlin. It is important to note that Reichstag does not refer in anyway to The Third Reich. Currently the parliament is called the Bundestag while the building is still called the Reichstag.

http://www.bundestag.de/htdocs_e/index.html

[blindcat87]

Definitely the same taste in hairstyles. Bill Gates should have supported Blu from the start, he could have had our famous insider hairstylist doing his hair all this time.

Chris

Originally Posted by PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD

lol could not agreed more..

[Maxell]

And on the same day Paramount comes back they also throw the "A-Bomb": Transformers Blu-Ray Special Edition Directors Cut!