Monsters’ Ball: The Week’s Best Comments

If there was one thing that DS3M's new tattoo reminded us this week, it's that Videogum's community is a special place. I know that we have a tendency to get gushy and sentimental and mildly self-congratulatory once every three months or so, but you know what: GOOD. There are worse things to be than gushy and sentimental. We could be bitter and mean-spirited! Admittedly, self-congratulatory isn't the best look, but, you know, YIN AND YANG SYMBOL. Hahah. I don't even know what that means, but the point is: guys! Videogum! Comments! Potentially questionable body modification decisions that nevertheless express a deep well of inter-human engagement and emotional connection! It's neat! Bartender, a round of Videogum tattoos for all my friends here I'M JUST KIDDING, BARTENDER, THAT WAS A JOKE BARTENDER, PUT THE NEEDLE DOWN BARTENDER! Oh, bartender. He is nice but so stupid! Hey, while we're here, will you also please give a warm welcome to our three summer interns: Andrew Kornfield, Joseph Poteracki, and Kelly Korto. They are going to be helping out around the house. But just because interns work here, your mom doesn't, so clean up your own messes. (What?) (TGIF.)

After the jump, the five Highest Rated comments, as voted on by you, the Lowest Rated comment, the winner of the 10 Hours Of Mario Climbing A Vine Caption Contest, and the Editor’s and Associate Editor's Choice.

This Week’s Highest Rated Comments

#4		Stephen Meowlkmus | Jul 14th	Score:78
		My high school nickname was also Gobblegirl! But that’s because I was a giant whore.
	Posted in: Videogum Is Forever, At Least For DS3M

#3		Ian | Jul 14th	Score:83
		Thanks for inspiring my new Olive Garden tattoo Gabe, a tramp stamp that says when you’re here you’re family
	Posted in: Videogum Is Forever, At Least For DS3M

#2		Frank Lloyd Wrong | Jul 11th	Score:87
		Fake and G’Day.
	Posted in: The Hunt For The Worst Movie Of All Time: Australia

#1		facetaco | Jul 14th	Score:89
		Shut the fuck up, Gabe!
	Posted in: Alison Brie And Gillian Jacobs GQ "Lesbian Scene" Open Thread

[Assoc. Ed. Note: Oh my goodness, you have no idea how upset I am that this is the highest rated comment. As soon as I saw that comment yesterday I thought, "This will be my pick for Monsters Ball!" I even TOLD someone, in real life, that this would be my pick for Monsters' Ball. And now look. (Not to diminish what will now be my pick for Monsters' Ball. But. You were a very near second choice.) In any case, congratulations, facetaco. This was a very good comment. To give you the background in this comment, it was said in response to me after I complained about people calling me Gabe in the comments. A++. ]

This Week’s Lowest Rated Comment

#1		agpt | Jul 14th	Score:-18
		Gabe, this is like calling "CAR!" for no reason during a perfectly good road hockey game. Put the net back in place and stop disrupting our fun with critical thought. Also, boobs.
	Posted in: Alison Brie And Gillian Jacobs GQ "Lesbian Scene" Open Thread

[Assoc. Ed. Note: Oh, so, this is the comment that I responded to that prompted facetaco's response. That was easy! Gabe did not yell "CAR!," Kelly yelled "CAR!" ]

This Week’s Caption Contest Winner

		facetaco | Jul 12th	Score:51
		The Tree Of Life is nothing like I expected it to be.
	Posted in: The Videogum Why Don't YOU Caption It? Contest: 10 Hours Of Mario Climbing A Vine

[Ed. Note: Congratulations, facetaco. You earned it! ]

This Week’s Associate Editor's Choice

		Nate Scott! | Jul 13th	Score:3
		Does anyone know what the song is?
	Posted in: The Videogum Why Don't YOU Caption It? Contest: 10 Hours Of Mario Climbing A Vine

[Assoc. Ed. Note: Hahah, Nate Scott, I hope your win doesn't feel at all diminished by how I was talking about facetaco's comment up there before, because this comment is very good as well. Everybody knows what the song is. That's why it is funny. Is it funnier now that I explained it? Please let me know.]

This Week’s Editor's Choice

[Ed. Note: One of the highlights from this week, at least for me, was the return of Hugh Jackman peeing his pants jokes, which are just some of my favorite jokes. So I have selected this two-comment exchange for Editor's choice because I would hate for smoky marcella or anyone else to go even one more day without knowing the origin of those jokes. Goooood jokes!]