Comments on: 30-second Public Service Announcement http://www.blendernation.com/30-second-public-service-announcement/ Fresh Blender News, Every Day Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:04:03 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Alexander Fox http://www.blendernation.com/30-second-public-service-announcement/comment-page-1/#comment-428852 Alexander Fox Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:33:55 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=6025#comment-428852 I am very happy about the positive response to my little project ... Thank you all for taking the time to think about it and share your thoughts. Ironically, some of the supporters of the World Toilet Organization had trouble "getting it," while you guys in the general audience seemed to understand exactly my intention. Thanks again! I am very happy about the positive response to my little project … Thank you all for taking the time to think about it and share your thoughts. Ironically, some of the supporters of the World Toilet Organization had trouble "getting it," while you guys in the general audience seemed to understand exactly my intention. Thanks again!

]]> By: Sam http://www.blendernation.com/30-second-public-service-announcement/comment-page-1/#comment-428652 Sam Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:25:55 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=6025#comment-428652 Many people here don't seem to understand... the toilet is one of society's greatest inventions, and areas that don't have proper septic removal systems are far more prone to disease and lower life expectancy. So this PSA may be funny, but it is in no way facetious. What's funny is that toilets really can save people's lives... Many people here don't seem to understand… the toilet is one of society's greatest inventions, and areas that don't have proper septic removal systems are far more prone to disease and lower life expectancy.

So this PSA may be funny, but it is in no way facetious.

What's funny is that toilets really can save people's lives…

]]> By: Dane http://www.blendernation.com/30-second-public-service-announcement/comment-page-1/#comment-428580 Dane Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:50:01 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=6025#comment-428580 it interests me that so many people considered this to be a joke. of course i do know a number of people that have traveled to third world country's and the story's i have heard about the toilets make me shudder, mostly becouse I'm spoiled by fancy American toilets not so much that they don't seam usable. so that might have something to do with why i did not think it was a joke. I would thing that the fact that so many people think this video is a joke is a sign that this issue needs to be exposed a bit more. And i think the way the video uses humor is an excellent way to expose this issue to more people. :-) And it is most definitely more effective then trying to make them feel guilty that they have not spent their entire lives trying to save the poor people of the world. it interests me that so many people considered this to be a joke. of course i do know a number of people that have traveled to third world country's and the story's i have heard about the toilets make me shudder, mostly becouse I'm spoiled by fancy American toilets not so much that they don't seam usable. so that might have something to do with why i did not think it was a joke. I would thing that the fact that so many people think this video is a joke is a sign that this issue needs to be exposed a bit more. And i think the way the video uses humor is an excellent way to expose this issue to more people. :-) And it is most definitely more effective then trying to make them feel guilty that they have not spent their entire lives trying to save the poor people of the world.

]]> By: Rambobaby http://www.blendernation.com/30-second-public-service-announcement/comment-page-1/#comment-428343 Rambobaby Sat, 13 Dec 2008 21:13:59 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=6025#comment-428343 I really got a kick out of your animation but I don't know how these guys expect to be taken seriously. An icon on their site has a guy squatting in "dump mode" and another piece of art has naked charcters dancing 'round a porcelain god. Probably the most ironic piece is that Bill Clinton has lent his smiling mug to the initiative. Really good stuffs! I really got a kick out of your animation but I don't know how these guys expect to be taken seriously. An icon on their site has a guy squatting in "dump mode" and another piece of art has naked charcters dancing 'round a porcelain god. Probably the most ironic piece is that Bill Clinton has lent his smiling mug to the initiative.

Really good stuffs!

]]> By: Avenger96 http://www.blendernation.com/30-second-public-service-announcement/comment-page-1/#comment-428234 Avenger96 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:40:19 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=6025#comment-428234 That was great LOL it was hilarious and serious at the same time nice job! ,Avenger That was great LOL it was hilarious and serious at the same time nice job!
,Avenger

]]> By: Juppee http://www.blendernation.com/30-second-public-service-announcement/comment-page-1/#comment-428093 Juppee Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:22:56 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=6025#comment-428093 Only one word: awful!!! Only one word: awful!!!

]]> By: blendenzo http://www.blendernation.com/30-second-public-service-announcement/comment-page-1/#comment-427598 blendenzo Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:47:12 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=6025#comment-427598 Alexander Fox, that animation was great! I too thought it was humorous in its delivery, but sanitation is a huge problem for a lot of the developing world, so I figured it was serious in its subject. I agree with you that it is a much better presentation than sad looking children and other "you should feel bad for not doing more" type commercials. BTW, congrats on finding a way to support a cause and practice Blender at the same time. Alexander Fox, that animation was great! I too thought it was humorous in its delivery, but sanitation is a huge problem for a lot of the developing world, so I figured it was serious in its subject. I agree with you that it is a much better presentation than sad looking children and other "you should feel bad for not doing more" type commercials. BTW, congrats on finding a way to support a cause and practice Blender at the same time.

]]> By: Alexander Fox http://www.blendernation.com/30-second-public-service-announcement/comment-page-1/#comment-427146 Alexander Fox Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:17:28 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=6025#comment-427146 roofoo: Yes, when I submitted this to the organization, they were thrilled. They plan to use it to attract attention on their website, Facebook, YouTube, etc. As for the initials ... From what I've read, they want to be thought of as "the other WTO." The founder of the World Toilet Organization seems to have a pretty good sense of humor, and since people tend to think toilets are funny anyway, I suspect that he wants to work WITH that preconception instead of against it. Whether or not it's the most effective approach is definitely open for debate. However, I wanted to develop a concept that was at least consistent with that style of humor, as opposed to some of their existing media that features sad-looking children squatting by the roads in slum villages. I think people are much more likely to watch something that entertains them, while alerting them to a serious issue, than they are to look at something that they perceive as trying to make them feel bad or sorry for someone. We'll see if it's effective at all! In any case, if somebody is looking for inspiration for a Blender project, I would definitely encourage you to look around for a cause that you can support by donating your time and talent. It's a great opportunity to be creative, get exposure, and support something worthwhile! roofoo: Yes, when I submitted this to the organization, they were thrilled. They plan to use it to attract attention on their website, Facebook, YouTube, etc.

As for the initials … From what I've read, they want to be thought of as "the other WTO." The founder of the World Toilet Organization seems to have a pretty good sense of humor, and since people tend to think toilets are funny anyway, I suspect that he wants to work WITH that preconception instead of against it. Whether or not it's the most effective approach is definitely open for debate.

However, I wanted to develop a concept that was at least consistent with that style of humor, as opposed to some of their existing media that features sad-looking children squatting by the roads in slum villages. I think people are much more likely to watch something that entertains them, while alerting them to a serious issue, than they are to look at something that they perceive as trying to make them feel bad or sorry for someone. We'll see if it's effective at all!

In any case, if somebody is looking for inspiration for a Blender project, I would definitely encourage you to look around for a cause that you can support by donating your time and talent. It's a great opportunity to be creative, get exposure, and support something worthwhile!

]]> By: rpgsimmaster http://www.blendernation.com/30-second-public-service-announcement/comment-page-1/#comment-427119 rpgsimmaster Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:44:07 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=6025#comment-427119 Yeah, they should change their initials so they aren't the same as World Trade Organisation (WTO)... The first thought that came to my mind was it should be World Toilet Fund... (WTF) :P Yeah, they should change their initials so they aren't the same as World Trade Organisation (WTO)…
The first thought that came to my mind was it should be World Toilet Fund… (WTF) :P

]]> By: banor http://www.blendernation.com/30-second-public-service-announcement/comment-page-1/#comment-427098 banor Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:13:06 +0000 http://www.blendernation.com/?p=6025#comment-427098 ha.... :) that's one silly way of advertising it. ;) ha…. :) that's one silly way of advertising it. ;)

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