Author Topic: Why do people hate subtitles? (Read 1947 times)

Himu · « **on:** February 14, 2007, 11:55:16 PM »

Man I really hate people who question why I watched English films with subtitles and dvds that don't feature them.

Whatever. After watching subbed anime for years it's gotten to the point where I don't even see the subtitles. I really don't notice them. I just absorb it and it's weird to explain, but I feel more one with the movie if it has subtitles. I feel more immersed because I concentrate more.

But it annoys me how if you're watching a movie with subs some hick will be all,"LOL subtitles. Let's watch something else. My brain is bleeding because of this." and it's aggravating.

Question for people who don't live in the US: do people say the same things in your country? I think it's an American thing.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #1 on:** February 14, 2007, 11:56:11 PM »

Dubbing <<<<< subtitles

Himu · « **Reply #2 on:** February 14, 2007, 11:57:28 PM »

I'm talking about subs in general. Like, I LOVE watching English movies w/ subs the first time I get the dvd. It enhances it because you can catch every word. Seems I'm the only person who does that.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:03:56 AM »

It's extra work. Especially if people just want to relax, kick back and watch a movie.

But there are alot of great movies with subtitles.

Beezy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:04:05 AM »

I got no problem with subtitles if I'm watching something in a different language, but subtitles while watching a movie in english? I don't wanna see that shit.

Himu · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:05:23 AM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 15, 2007, 12:03:56 AM

It's extra work. Especially if people just want to relax, kick back and watch a movie.

But there are alot of great movies with subtitles.

I don't really see how it's extra work unless you have :downs: or some reading handicap. Watching movies with subs takes practice. It takes multiple viewings to adjust, but once you do, you won't notice them.

whiteACID · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:06:20 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on February 14, 2007, 11:57:28 PM

I'm talking about subs in general. Like, I LOVE watching English movies w/ subs the first time I get the dvd. It enhances it because you can catch every word. Seems I'm the only person who does that.

I do the same. Plus I have pretty bad hearing, so it helps.

Himu · « **Reply #7 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:06:46 AM »

WhiteAcid, we are alike sweety bunny.

Junpei the Tracer! · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:09:23 AM »

Well i can't speak for movies but sometimes when I watch TV I put the closed captions on and I like it plus sometimes I miss things so I can just read it.

Mupepe · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:10:12 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on February 15, 2007, 12:06:46 AM

WhiteAcid, we are alike sweety bunny.

STFU. I do that too.

Christopher · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:10:41 AM »

I like things in english - I don't give a fuck - if it's not school I don't want to read it.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:10:48 AM »

What the hell is wrong with you people? Movies wernt meant to be read. Foreign language movies are the only exception.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:12:20 AM »

I also do the same

Same with TV. Its not hard simultaneously watching the screen and glancing at the subs. Its probaby

1) Due to my hearing (I may or may not have slight hearing loss...)

or

2) I can comprehend words in written/typed out form than verbally

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:13:57 AM »

If a filmmaker wanted you to experience it that way he would have made a picture book instead of a film.

Beezy · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:15:16 AM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 15, 2007, 12:10:48 AM

What the hell is wrong with you people? Movies wernt meant to be read. Foreign language movies are the only exception.

I agree with FoC!

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:16:04 AM »

Its not like 100% of your attention is devoted to the subs. There is some wider peripheral like vision put into play.

Himu · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:17:13 AM »

Beezy you're dead to me.

Vizzys · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:19:44 AM »

FoC: "extra work"

Are people really that lazy?

TVC15 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:20:48 AM »

Sometimes I'm just not in the mood to watch a subtitled movie. Sometimes I like to be able to laze around with my laptop in front of the TV, and I don't want to have to worry about missing dialogue.

Beezy · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:21:43 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on February 15, 2007, 12:17:13 AM

Beezy you're dead to me.

But I don't need subtitles when watching a movie. I can hear everything just fine.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #20 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:22:48 AM »

Quote from: Viz on February 15, 2007, 12:19:44 AM

FoC: "extra work"

Are people really that lazy?

It takes extra concentration like TVC said. It has nothing to do with being lazy.

TVC15 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:24:14 AM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on February 15, 2007, 12:22:48 AM

Quote from: Viz on February 15, 2007, 12:19:44 AM
FoC: "extra work"

Are people really that lazy?

It takes extra concentration like TVC said. It has nothing to do with being lazy.

Exactly. Sometimes after a long day of work, I really don't want to sit through something subtitled.

Vizzys · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:25:51 AM »

Nick · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:39:03 AM »

They're distracting, but I don't particulary care about them either way.

Christopher · « **Reply #24 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:41:52 AM »

I just hate Japanese voices - they're annoying as fuck

Himu · « **Reply #25 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:48:35 AM »

This has nothing to do with anime or nipperland, Chris!

Vizzys · « **Reply #26 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:50:39 AM »

taiwanese is much much worse.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #27 on:** February 15, 2007, 01:02:42 AM »

That's what you bastards get for using iPods. You'll all be deaf in 10 years :tbslol

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Author Topic: Why do people hate subtitles? (Read 1947 times)