KRC Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I have regular conversations with a former GM of an NFL team. He loves to watch old games. He refuses to watch it on DVD. He only wants VHS. When he says he watches tape, he really means it. Some people still prefer it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I guess saying "after extensive minutes of watching YouTube, here is my analysis..." isn't as sexy as "I've watched hours of film on this prospect..." Actually, it's worse if they say that because the majority of stuff on YouTube is "highlight" stuff. There's not a whole lot of "hey watch me drop this pass, get blown up in pass protection or miss this tackle" video available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I discovered something semi-interesting last week. Try this out on somebody under 30 years old..ask them what a 45 is as it relates to music and records. They won't know. They think it has something to do only with a pistol. Most of my friends are musicians and several have released singles recently. I was curious about the term "single" and how it's differentiated from the other tracks. Back in my era, a single meant a 45rpm record - or more commonly known as a "45". Lord knows what the answer would be if asked about 8 tracks. I'm 27 and know exactly what all those things are, and not from using them. Just because we weren't around doesn't mean we don't know what it is. I'm pretty sure you probably have a working knowledge of what the cival war, great depression, world wars and black and cival rights movement even though i'm to assume you weren't around DURING those times, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'm 27 and know exactly what all those things are, and not from using them. Just because we weren't around doesn't mean we don't know what it is. I'm pretty sure you probably have a working knowledge of what the cival war, great depression, world wars and black and cival rights movement even though i'm to assume you weren't around DURING those times, either. You make good points, except lose a few points by the end.... The civil rights movement was a worldwide political movement for equality before the law occurring between approximately 1950 and 1980. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_rights_movement My hairdresser is 23 years old. I was shocked when we talked about music my last cut and she really had no idea who the Grateful Dead or Jerry Garcia were. She had heard of Bob Marley, but only kind of knew who he was. I'll have to make her a mix tape! It actually would be hilarious if I did that: Here you go! [What the heck am I supposed to do with this thing!?] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I still call releases by music performers "albums" too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Seeing as the Denver Bronco's are going to iPads for their plays. Can we still call it a "playbook" or "drawing" up plays? I will laugh my ass off when a "bounty hacker" is paid by Bill Bellichick to obtain it. Bill is so far ahead of the game that he's already looking for the crumbs Bill Gates lefts behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) I had a meeting with a very talented comic book artist yesterday who was in his mid to late 20s. When he was paying his tab, he asked me what 10% of $26.00 was. So apparently today's youts don't even know what math was. Edited May 2, 2012 by Kelly the Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 If you must know, I do still have a Bell & Howell 16mm movie projector. It goes with my quadraphonic Pioneer amplifier. All this to watch nudists playing volleyball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'm 27 and know exactly what all those things are, and not from using them. Just because we weren't around doesn't mean we don't know what it is. I'm pretty sure you probably have a working knowledge of what the cival war, great depression, world wars and black and cival rights movement even though i'm to assume you weren't around DURING those times, either. Well if you're from Buffalo, of course you know what a 45 is. Starting sometime around the mid to late 70's, time has stood still in Buffalo. For proof, look no further than the hairstyle of any native female strolling the sidewalks of WNY, or turn on any local FM radio station and you're certain to hear Rush or Triumph within the hour. I'll bet you have 78's in your collection! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 For proof, look no further than the hairstyle of any native female strolling the sidewalks of WNY, or turn on any local FM radio station and you're certain to hear Rush or Triumph within the hour. And the Tragically Hip are "this new band rocking the charts". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 According to Websters Dictionary Film - 4. Motion Picture. It does not matter the specific media, it is still "film"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Gator 14 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I guess saying "after extensive minutes of watching YouTube, here is my analysis..." isn't as sexy as "I've watched hours of film on this prospect..." Lol I think you're right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I will laugh my ass off when a "bounty hacker" is paid by Bill Bellichick to obtain it. Bill is so far ahead of the game that he's already looking for the crumbs Bill Gates lefts behind. I will remember this post when 10 years from now that becomes a headline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 According to Websters Dictionary Film - 4. Motion Picture. It does not matter the specific media, it is still "film"! No, a "film" in that definition is an artistic or industry product, which still gets its name from the plastic strip of material it was recorded on, just like "taping" a TV show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booger Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 "tape" and "film" are old school terms but at the same time I would never replace them for any other terms during my lifetime (34 currently). They are true football terms that the game was built around, and frankly, just sound cool. I think they are words that embody the true meaning of Football. Go Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 "tape" and "film" are old school terms but at the same time I would never replace them for any other terms during my lifetime (34 currently). They are true football terms that the game was built around, and frankly, just sound cool. I think they are words that embody the true meaning of Football. Go Bills Since we're on the subject of good old school football terms, then we need to go back to "chalkboard" and "overhead projector" as well. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 "tape" and "film" are old school terms but at the same time I would never replace them for any other terms during my lifetime (34 currently). They are true football terms that the game was built around, and frankly, just sound cool. I think they are words that embody the true meaning of Football. Go Bills It's all just video man. It's just video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 It's all just video man. It's just video. And we all know what that did to the radio stars. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I discovered something semi-interesting last week. Try this out on somebody under 30 years old..ask them what a 45 is as it relates to music and records. They won't know. They think it has something to do only with a pistol. Most of my friends are musicians and several have released singles recently. I was curious about the term "single" and how it's differentiated from the other tracks. Back in my era, a single meant a 45rpm record - or more commonly known as a "45". Lord knows what the answer would be if asked about 8 tracks. I still use my windup Victorolla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsoldier54 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I can't believe there is actually a thread devoted to this subject, but since there is, I would kind of like to know what the OP has in mind. What would you prefer? Perhaps something like "Well, we went back and watched a digital rendering of actual events and we think the guy can play." Please, when people say they watched "tape" they mean they watched game recordings or game "film". I think everyone pretty much understands that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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