WoW Moviewatch: Nerf You
by Michael Gray 
Feb 9th 2010 at 12:00PM
I especially think Nyhm's vocal skills are on display in this video. It not only has a pretty catchy tune, but he really gets to show off his ability to use verse and intonation to bring it up to another level. The video is pretty fun also, and I'm thankful for the pseudo-subtitles for helping to keep me up with the lyrics.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
trendecide Feb 9th 2010 12:08PM
I'm sorry, but a topic everyone's been dealing with for five years + lame video = fail. This isn't wow.com worthy imho.
MasterAsh Feb 9th 2010 12:14PM
Considering Nyhm's capable of so much more visually, I'm guessing the threadbare style of the video's intentional based upon the song he's parodying.
Also, believe it or not, Nyhm's singing has improved over time. This video sports the best vocals I've ever heard from him.
Napoleon Complex Visante Feb 9th 2010 12:30PM
@trendecide
You mad cause you nerfed.
Eddy Feb 9th 2010 12:12PM
Woah, I was actually sort of surprised and offended by the bent-over BE girl at 1:03 or so. With the lyrics in that context, and the creepy male human behind her, it came off as extremely distasteful to me. Something about it screamed 'less than consensual.'
By far, not Nyhm's best work. The backup female vocals were not particularly strong either.
Ametrine Feb 9th 2010 12:20PM
"less than consensual"
That's nerfing for you.
Hilt Feb 9th 2010 12:13PM
He misspelled pursued. I wonder if this counts as trolling...
aintchuherd Feb 9th 2010 12:16PM
He spit on that....[he did very well]
channingr Feb 9th 2010 12:53PM
Geez! You bunch of freaking haters! ITS GREAT! Just Fing GREAT!
shin-san Feb 9th 2010 1:52PM
i dont watch these much cause there annoying but this ones prob the best one imo
Bronwyn Feb 9th 2010 12:23PM
I didn't really dig the video, but I like the song. I feel like he could have gone a different direction with it, especially because the lyrics are quite clear as he sings and I don't think it needed any kind of subtitle.
That said, I know there are a lot of people who dislike Nyhm a lot for whatever reason but I really like him and like a previous commenter said, he has been improving pretty consistently. Also, in response to the person who complained that the parody is about something WoW players have been dealing with for 5 years... that doesn't really take away from it being a good song. I mean, seriously? Sure, players have been dealing with it since WoW's inception, but the fact of the matter is, it's still a pretty current topic. Lighten up.
Tamarell Feb 9th 2010 12:25PM
I actually found this one pretty funny! Haters just hate, I think the simple style worked out.
Napoleon Complex Visante Feb 9th 2010 12:28PM
As someone who stuck with the warlock class throughout the great 3.0 nerf with pride and stoicism, I support this message wholeheartedly.
Negatron Feb 9th 2010 12:29PM
Noice !
HappyPanda Feb 9th 2010 12:33PM
Nhym has done amazing things for the wow machinima community as far as wow music videos go.
He's a legend who pumps out hit after hit, and although some of the movies he makes are less than stellar, He's a grade above most players who put out a 1 hit wonder.
After watching the last video with the 3 girls singing (I can't remember the title), but all the lyrics were more or less unintelligible, Nhym really does stand out in the community.
Love him or hate him, he's the original Blood elf rapper.
GnomeFriedRice Feb 9th 2010 12:36PM
OMFG ITS THE HILT
/roll
Metatron Feb 9th 2010 12:36PM
Brilliant. Just brilliant.
Tony Romo Feb 9th 2010 12:47PM
Is it wrong that I was actually hoping for it to be a WoW parody of Coldplay's "Fix You"? Knowing that his singing has gotten better over the years, I wanted a complete turn around in Nyhm's parody style just once. Here's to hoping he sees this somehow and can put out something along those lines, but in true Nyhm style.
Oh, and good vid. Really catchy.
Avan Feb 9th 2010 12:55PM
"Fix You" would have been a good song to parody for the theme of nerfing.
Kelsey Feb 9th 2010 2:48PM
I was hoping for a "Fix You" parody too. Such great possibilities there! Someone needs to get on that.
Dave Feb 9th 2010 12:48PM
I'm a little lost about the acclaim this guy gets. He's got no presence. The only person who could possibly sound less enthused about being there is the chick singing the backup lyrics. He might as well be reciting the ingredients of a cereal box for all the passion he puts into it.