What is the best voiceover performance in The Pinball Arcade? (Part II)

jbejarano · May 19, 2014

If you missed Part I of this poll, look here: http://digitalpinballfans.com/showt...t-voiceover-performance-in-The-Pinball-Arcade

As there can only be thirty entries in a poll, Part I of the "Best Voiceover Performance" poll missed out on a lot of great performances. In this poll, I've tried to include thirty additional good performances. Consider this the best of the rest...

jbejarano · May 19, 2014

I'm actually kind of glad to see Class Of 1812's entries not doing so well in this poll. I included them since I figured someone might like them, but the stiffs' raps are really grating.

Shaneus · May 20, 2014

Ten is a bit much from that list, maybe narrow it down to five or something?

Oh, and the voiceover in Ripley's isn't the idol, it's the shrunken head (unless you're are talking about the idol, which is the magnetic thing on the extreme left that giggles and laughs at you)

Fake edit: I just checked the other poll... gotcha! Although I think perhaps it's best to just have machines rather than separate voices on individual machines. For example, I love the voicework in TotAN, but I wouldn't want to waste 20% of my votes to ensure they all make them in. Having said that though, great idea for a poll! I just think that having too many options dilutes the votes a little.

Zorgwon · May 20, 2014

Some of my picks:
Ripley's Believe It Or Not - Ripley : always helpful
TOM - The Magician and his Assistant: always praising and never any blame or taunting
Circus Voltaire - "Your Skill!!!" - most energetic

Sean · May 20, 2014

jbejarano said:
I'm actually kind of glad to see Class Of 1812's entries not doing so well in this poll. I included them since I figured someone might like them, but the stiffs' raps are really grating.

Between the audio and the artwork it's just a really ugly machine. I really wish they'd have opted for an older Stern instead, though I know this table has its fans.

dtown8532 · May 20, 2014

Annnnnd....scroll right to Centaur and click. Done.

Zombie Aladdin · May 22, 2014

Say, which one is the Dracula-sounding guy in Scared Stiff? I thought that was Elvira's husband. I found him pretty fun to listen to as he's so hammy.

jbejarano · May 22, 2014

Zombie Aladdin said:
Say, which one is the Dracula-sounding guy in Scared Stiff? I thought that was Elvira's husband. I found him pretty fun to listen to as he's so hammy.

I believe that's the Stiff In The Coffin.

Bowflex · May 22, 2014

What about the "There goes that Mystery Rider" guy in Harley?

Heh heh heh.

jbejarano · May 22, 2014

Bowflex said:
What about the "There goes that Mystery Rider" guy in Harley? Heh heh heh.

At least he's better than that guy who calls out what shot you should take and how many miles you have to go to the next city. That voiceover performance is the worst in the entire Pinball Arcade collection. Utterly miscast. He sounds like the annoying, pushy yet clingy guy you wish hadn't been invited to the party. What Harley riders would hang out with that guy?

Sean · May 23, 2014

"Hey get that patch, man!" - I would if I hadn't just triggered yet another multi-ball round!

Bowflex · May 23, 2014

jbejarano said:
At least he's better than that guy who calls out what shot you should take and how many miles you have to go to the next city. That voiceover performance is the worst in the entire Pinball Arcade collection. Utterly miscast. He sounds like the annoying, pushy yet clingy guy you wish hadn't been invited to the party. What Harley riders would hang out with that guy?

It is pretty jarring the way it has the statement, each part of the number of miles and the city name. Sounds so robotic and the dude's voice is pretty lame.

dtown8532 · May 23, 2014

Bowflex said:
It is pretty jarring the way it has the statement, each part of the number of miles and the city name. Sounds so robotic and the dude's voice is pretty lame.

Ha, ha, ha! Yea. JY has a similar issue. Where they mixed different voiceovers into one sentence. I guess Williams ran out of memory. "Get the....weathervane." Doesn't sound as lame as HD but still funny.

jbejarano · May 23, 2014

dtown8532 said:
Ha, ha, ha! Yea. JY has a similar issue. Where they mixed different voiceovers into one sentence. I guess Williams ran out of memory. "Get the....weathervane." Doesn't sound as lame as HD but still funny.

True, they both have that automated call system effect, but at least Junk Yard's Angel and Devil have pleasant, entertaining, well-written, well-cast, and well-performed voiceover performances. That guy from Harley Davidson: Third-Edition makes my teeth itch.

Zombie Aladdin · May 24, 2014

Don't forget Crazy Bob. I find him the funniest of them all in Junk Yard.

rehtroboi40 · May 24, 2014

Bowflex said:
What about the "There goes that Mystery Rider" guy in Harley? Heh heh heh.

I don't know. I can't seems to catch him.

rehtroboi40 · May 24, 2014

Nothing can top Rudy. "You...big......sausage!"

Although I voted for the King.

to the trolls: "I told you guys to use the Atomic Blaster!"

Mark W**a · May 25, 2014

Centaur deservedly in the lead.

I think the Twilight Zone guy does a good job but when you watch the Twilight Zone promo from Williams you realize he's a horrible imposter. So, in other words, don't watch that.

No love for the Ringmaster? I think he did a really good 'Joker' esque performance that fits the character well. I understand that it annoys some people though.

Also saddened that the totally rad and totally tubular far out Dr Dude didn't get a mention.

What about the chick from CV? People don't even like her? The juggler is lammmmme. Worst part of the table IMO.

Zorgwon · May 26, 2014

Mark Wyda said:
What about the chick from CV? People don't even like her? The juggler is lammmmme. Worst part of the table IMO.

You mean "Cirqus Voltaire - Voltaire"? 6 votes so far in the other poll. ("I am Voltaire", "Ball One is Locked")

I can juggle 2 balls ... no problem

jbejarano · May 26, 2014

Zorgwon said:
You mean "Cirqus Voltaire - Voltaire"? 6 votes so far in the other poll. ("I am Voltaire", "Ball One is Locked")

I can juggle 2 balls ... no problem

Yeah, I really like Voltaire. Her callouts are excellent at keeping one excited about what's going on. I definitely voted for her.

What is the best voiceover performance in The Pinball Arcade? (Part II)

View for your ten favorite voiceover performances from these others:

Tales Of The Arabian Nights - The Narrator

Tales Of The Arabian Nights - The Princess

Ripley's Believe It Or Not - Ripley

Ripley's Believe It Or Not - The Idol

Theatre Of Magic - The Magician

Theatre Of Magic - The Magician's Assistant

Medieval Madness - Merlin

Medieval Madness - The King

Medieval Madness - The Trolls

The Machine: The Bride Of Pin*Bot - The Bride

Cirqus Voltaire - The Juggler

Gorgar - Gorgar

Creature From The Black Lagoon - The "Move Your Car" Guy

Harley Davidson: Third Edition - The Bikers

Taxi - The Fares

Elvira And The Party Monsters - The "Thank you, Boys" Guy

Scared Stiff - The Stiff In The Coffin

Twilight Zone - Rod Serling

Attack From Mars - The National Victims & The Abducted Woman

Firepower - The Enemy

Cactus Canyon - Polly Peril & The Lady Of The Evening

Centaur - Centaur

Pin*Bot - Pin*Bot

Whirlwind - The Old Coot In The Cellar

Whirlwind - The Weather Forecaster

Class Of 1812 - Zom B.

Class Of 1812 - The Stiffs

Fish Tales - The Fishermen Reacting To The Lies

High Speed - The Cops

Junk Yard - Crazy Bob

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