WoW Moviewatch: Who's the Tank?
by Michael Gray 
Dec 5th 2008 at 12:00PM
Who's the Tank? is a classic bit of machinima. It's posted on YouTube by broncotv, but I'm not positive if that's the original author. If you know who the author was for sure, please mention it in the comments. They definitely deserve the kudos for this piece.
"Who's the Tank?" is obviously based off the old "Who's on First?" skit. Its fast-paced dialogue is launched from the confusion that happens when you use vague, unspecific terms for class roles. Given the newcomers to the game, I think it's as funny now as it ever has been.
The production values aren't through the roof, but are still more than adequate given that the movie's emphasis is on dialogue. I think it's worthwhile for everyone to see it at least once, since there's a lesson in the movie for all of us. Be specific when you're trying to communicate.
Thanks to Scott for the tip.
If you have any suggestions for WoW Moviewatch, you can mail them to us at machinima AT wowinsider DOT com.
Previously on Moviewatch ...
Edit: broncotv (Michael Schroeder) is definitely the author of this piece.
Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, WoW Moviewatch
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
jack Dec 5th 2008 12:10PM
I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.
Hates Dec 5th 2008 12:14PM
Very well done, good laugh.
But who is Onyxia......wait, Who is tank? or.....uhhh...
deloi Dec 5th 2008 12:13PM
Classic!
Also - Mike Schroeder is credited as writing the skit in the credits at the end of the video...
armi0022 Dec 5th 2008 12:15PM
I heard a similar skit about players in Arathi Basin not too long ago.
flameflash82 Dec 5th 2008 12:20PM
Loved it.
Arrowsmith Dec 5th 2008 12:33PM
Abbott and Costello for the fucking win.
My stepdad introduced me to to 'Who's on First?" and I laughed so hard. Just went and watched it again on YouTube, and it's still just as hilarious.
Kellerune Dec 5th 2008 12:54PM
I have seen who's on first. The classic is win. This reiteration of it is just as funny with a few minor tweaks. I love the style and how angry the dwarf starts to sound by the end. I laughed so hard.
Fadmin Dec 5th 2008 1:11PM
And it ends with the classic Wilhelm scream - nicely done. Nicely done.
/clap
William Dec 5th 2008 1:32PM
That was sooo well done!
Best one I've seen on here EVER. Hands down.
Lemons Dec 5th 2008 1:43PM
LOL that was great. I watched the older version of that show and it was funny but it was a little slow in its pacing, this is kind of a more modern version of that and it's hilarious!
Alkster Dec 5th 2008 1:48PM
Who is the author!
Well after seeing this I am renaming my tank to WHO :)
Frank Dec 5th 2008 3:48PM
i'd feel remiss if i didn't post a link to the abbot & costello schtick:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sShMA85pv8M
this was great!
lownwolf Dec 5th 2008 4:22PM
Well well...
BroncoTV is the name of the on campus TV Network from the school I graduated from a couple years ago. Santa Clara University, the mascot is a bronco. Mike Schroeder is the fellow who took over the station when the creator, Michael Castillano, graduated. The station is run by students and is all student submitted work.
Needless to say, this was a suprise to see that name on wowinsider!
dfgreat1 Dec 5th 2008 4:58PM
True... GO BRONCOS!
broncotv Dec 6th 2008 1:29AM
Hey lownwolf who are u IRL? Were u part of the club?
Tim gibson Dec 5th 2008 4:53PM
that was awesome i have not laughed at a Wow movie like that in a long time.
Quark1020 Dec 5th 2008 7:25PM
Ok, that was funny!
But....that was confusing as hell. Please let me know if i got them right:
Rogue: Why
Tank: Who
Mage: What
Priest: Idunno
Hunter: Because
Warlock: Tomorow
Paladin: Idontcare
Gryphon Hall Dec 8th 2008 9:28PM
These are not in the original video, but I thought "what names would look NOT out-of-place in WoW when you see them over someone's heads, but end up with confusion when discussed over vent or voice chat?"
And I came up with these to help me.
1 Raid Leader = Abbot (night elf rogue?)
2 Tank = Hoo (prot warrior)
3 OT = Hoowever (prot pally)
4 Healer 1 = Idunno (holy priest)
5 Healer 2 = Costello (holy pally)
6 DPS 1 = Wot (fire mage)
7 DPS 2 = Wai (combat rogue)
8 DPS 3 = Bcoz (beastmaster hunter)
9 DPS 4 = 2moro (warlock)
10 DPS 5 = Eyedonker (ret pally)
Tweaky Dec 5th 2008 7:58PM
It's definitely BroncoTV's video. If you check out their YouTube channel, the same name that's at the end of the credits of this video is on the other videos as well.
Pretty funny adaptation :)
broncotv Dec 6th 2008 1:27AM
Its a BroncoTV video. I made it back before burning crusade came out and our little group was called starless entertainment. We've gone through a few name changes but I assure you its our video. I'm really glad you guys like it and I urge you to check out our other vids, though most aren't WoW related I think you'll enjoy them.