Deadliest Warrior

[Tien Long]

Saw this episode online. I must admit, I wasn't as excited about this episode as previous ones, in consideration of the fact that the IRA and the Taliban are still topics of controversy and are still associated with terrorism. Still, i appreciate the fact that the show's producers didn't outright depict either group as being "evil, bad guys." I think that the historical and cultural situation surrounding these groups is very complex and should be properly understood before making any bold claims.

That being said, still liked the weapon demonstrations. Really impressed with the ruggedness and durability of the AK-47. Even caked with mud and soaked with water, that gun performed beautifully. Seeing Geoff go a llittle postal with the guns was pretty cool as well. Also liked the IRA slingshot. Though a small and simple weapon, it was able to fire projectiles w/ such velocity. Furthermore, I appreciated the demonstration of the PMN landmine. You always hear about civilians, like women and children, who are ravaged by undetonated landmines, but never really understand the extent of such damage. Seeing that gel dummy's leg utterly mutilated by the mine was a very vivid depiction of the lives which are ruined b/c of such weapons. I commend the show for showing the website for the "Adopt A Landmine" program and having made a contribution.

Anyway, hope this isn't the last episode of Deadliest Warrior. There are still many other match-ups which are possible, and many pig carcasses and gel torsos that can be stabbed, slashed, bashed, and shot at.

[Jared]

I think I'm calling shennanigans on Viking vs. Samurai. It seemed to me that the actual effectivness in the field of the Viking's shield and armor wasn't taken into consideration very well. . At the very least, they should have said what the percentages came out to as they did with Spartan vs. Ninja.

I can understand assuming equal levels of skill, but does their program take into account physical differences? Say, just based on the average height and weight for a given warrior.

I really can't believe they're doing IRA vs. Taliban. I know it's just a hypothetical fight, but still, who has the balls to go on American TV and be pro-taliban?

Just to settle it, they should figure a way to gauge Bruce Lee vs. Mohammed Ali.

[Robotech Master]

Samurai vs. Viking percentages *were* given. It was the closest match of the season. Like 52/48 or something like that.

They do take into account an average size and weight of the combatants, as well as general mobility and numbers that they use to gauge reaction times. You hear about this throughout several episodes, but it isn't the information that gets discussed on tv in every episode.

There's actually like 2-3 days of testing done per fight, so you only see so much of it. They discuss the other stuff by answering questiosn online at the Deadliest Warrior Aftermath site.

[passer-by]

Just to settle it, they should figure a way to gauge Bruce Lee vs. Mohammed Ali.

How about Jet Li vs. Mike Tyson? Though the result is pretty obvious from the start.

Sadly, this is a weapons show, so no way.


And I didn't even watch the IRA vs. taliban. Don't care about the outcome, the weaponry is too similar to make it interesting and I disapprove of such match-ups on moral grounds as well.

[hoffmandu]

W Wallace VS Zulu

After watching that warhammer atomize that skull, I need one.

[Phantom Druid]

i like it, but i prefere Battles B.C.

Decent show, but way to many inaccuracies for my taste, especially the one about Caesar against Vercingetorix.

[Phantom Druid]

I really can't believe they're doing IRA vs. Taliban. I know it's just a hypothetical fight, but still, who has the balls to go on American TV and be pro-taliban?

Well, they are both terrorist organizations, so I don't think anyone is going to be pro-anything on national television.

[kmeyers]

Just to settle it, they should figure a way to gauge Bruce Lee vs. Mohammed Ali.

Bruce Lee has actually said himself that he didn't think he could take Mohammed Ali.

[Jared]

Well, they are both terrorist organizations, so I don't think anyone is going to be pro-anything on national television.

Actually, the lead guy for the IRA Team seemed a little too sympathetic, in my opinion.

[IssunBoshi]

I gotta say. It's a really entertaining and kickass show!

Green Beret vs. Spetsnaz was the best fight ever. No contest.

IRA vs. Taliban was also exciting too.

[The Dog]

Well, now that the 'edutainment' show is returning for a new season of tests and the spilling of synthetic blood on April 20th, I figured a thread was in order.

Come and talk about season 1 match-ups, discuss the matches we'll be seeing in season 2, or whatever you want as long as it is Deadliest Warrior-related.

[The Zapper]

I had a friend crashing at my place when season one was on, and we had a blast trying to guess who would win. It was super fun when we were rooting for different warriors. It wont quite be as fun without her, but I'll still be watching.

[sHayden]

I saw a few episodes of this show. I'm still scared of the Spetsnaz!

[G. Wayne]

It was renewed? Cool. Looking forward to the next season.

[The Dog]

It was renewed? Cool. Looking forward to the next season.

Yep.

Episode 1 is going to be Attila the Hun vs. Alexander the Great, and Episode 2, and the one I'm looking forward to, is going to the the Viet Cong vs. the Nazi Schutzstaffel.

Why am I looking forward to Viet Cong vs. Schutzstaffel? Why, to see if the hosts look uncomfortable during the testing, of course!

And I kind of want the SS to win, if only because then I get to see how those same hosts react to it.