Animated Rant: Remora, the Fish that Sucks at EVERYTHING!

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My funniest & best Steemit work yet! A comical rant about the Remora Fish

With sloppy internet research and messy animation, I investigate the mysterious remora and try to find out why it sucks so much! This video includes a slightly inaccurate historical reenactment as well as music from World Beyond.




Stay tuned for tomorrow's post!

I'll write about the creation of the piece, my process, thoughts and possible future episodes. Thanks again for those who influenced or shaped the project in one way or another:
@steemitadventure @lyndsaybowes @kryptokayden @saffisara @fabiyamada @followbtcnews @d-pend @stellabelle @wandrnrose7 @acidyo

*...And thanks for those who were excited to see this second episode and had words of encouragement! *

IMAGE CREDITS

Hyperia image: Uwe Kils
Remora suction cup image: Mohammad Moazzam Khan
Cato the Younger photo: M. Romero Schmidtke
Caesar Augustus photo: Chris O.

Other images: Pixabay.com/Pexels.com/FreeImages.com

VOICE / ANIMATION / MUSIC

Voice, art, animation by @overkillcoin
World Beyond Youtube ChannelWorld Beyond BandCamp

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@underground check it out!

Thanks OKC! :D
I really like it, I LOL'ed! :D
We need to start using that as a label,
REMORA!

ZOMG I'm late to the party again :( I suck like that fish :( Greet pozt though, your best yet no doubt. Keep em coming OverSkilledCoin!

Hey no problem @kryptokayden, when we've got to IRL and take a break, it's important to cut each others some slacks.

Although I'm a real jerk and tend to unfollow less active accounts, you're still my doge XD

You're better than a remora. Don't let any hermit crabs tell you different XD

Miss you guys! Once a doge, always a doge amirite? xD

Achievement Unlocked:
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doge paw bumps

Do you even #Zappl yet? (You know, the Steem version of Twitter)

Can't sign up... Too much traffic?

IDK if I'm signed up but my last post was posted from zappl.io website, it only asked for my posting key. I'm confused lol

"suck like that fish" ;)

Oh hey it's THE Big Rob ;) Miss you guysssssss. :*

Yours Truly, Baby-Yo!
I know you miss "US" ;)

Hilarious! Nice job!

Thanks @andrarchy! It's time someone brings more comedic video to Steemit. And I could be a player in that game :D Cheers -

Excellent moral to the story! 😜

i loved the "i like turtles" as I have that sound on my editing app too! Man, this took a looooooot work, I can feel your pain! Is the word 'remora' made up? Nice work Mr. Often Nice Coin

mid 16th century: from Latin, literally ‘hindrance,’ from re- ‘back’ + mora ‘delay’ (because of the former belief that the fish slowed down ships).

Former belief? So they can't slow down ships and they just got a bad rap? Doh! Hope the fact-checkers don't find me.

Yup that kid is crazy. I wonder if he still likes turtles?

I'm book solid for 2 - 3 days I think - but I have plans for a much simpler one. So who knows, maybe soon I'll have a new level of efficiency...

Thanks!!!

Yea man!! That was really cool to experience the difference between the audio alone and then with your excellent video skills added! If you enjoy doing these definitely keep 'em coming because they're super unique and hilarious!

Ever notice how I take a while to answer your comments? It's as though I'm nervous about saying something too short and stupid like, "Gr8, thx 4 cmt. Gtg" or something XD

I definitely have fun doing these, still figuring out a way to keep them consistent though... what's great is I can 'recycle' characters now, the dopey guy for starters... and I'm sure Cleopatra will show up again soon...

I have a script done up for the next one... maybe I can record tonight. The first one I recorded took over 20 minutes, but last time it only took 12, so I'm getting more comfortable with recording.

Seeya @d-pend!

Lol! My favorite part was that they sucked on the ship and slowed it down. GJ xD I hate those suckers, if you know what I mean.

Oh that reminds me, I should have included the source link for this...

The same article that mentioned the Battle of Actium also spoke of the link between remoras and Caligula's assassination. A remora on the rudder stalled the ship until his men mutinied. No big loss, he was a terrible guy!

Hahaha. This was excellent. I like how you censored all the nipples. 🌸🌸

I'm an equal-opportunity nipper-block I guess?

And tyrannical nips are the worst. Not even the remora fish is interested...

Lol I liked that too. Reminds me of my time in Kerala, South India. They were quite prudish about men removing their shirt!! It was really funny.

Really? That's interesting. Normally no one cares about mens' nipples.

Funny stuff man. Really dig the artwork you displayed and also the name "overkillcoin" has me curious and wondering about it. Is it a real crypto coin? I upvoted and followed you, man!

hi Jamie,

Glad you liked it. I'm the knucklehead who made this parody back in 2014:

Hopefully it will never become a real crypto, as it's all about a scammy coin :)

Take care guy!

That really "KILLS" lmao!!!

That's funny right there. I don't care who you are.. 😂😂😂😂

Thanks @davedickeyyall! I gotta find a way to do these on the regular. That'd be a blast. Take care guy!

Hahahaha if you suck enough you can change the course of history

Best tagline I could come up with haaha...

It absolutely is the best.

Excellent moral to the story!

This is amazing. I love it! You're the boss!

Next video should be about how Remora have migrated to Steem and sucked on to the big fish here, changing the course of Steem History! ;-)

Well done @overkillcoin! You're my hero!

A double post! Steemit is acting up again I can see... XD

oh for.... UNGH!

Yes. I did not mean to be in here twice with the exact same comment. I am not a Remora!

Now you gotta compensate by resteeming my post twice - lolz jk

sure... let me call my friends resteemitbot and resteem-bot to take care of that for you! ;-)

Beautiful animation dear friend. I also added a some cool interior 3d post. I hope you will like it.

I checked them out! Are you doing these for a magazine or interior decorator? Interested in knowing... I respect 3d, I never got far in it unfortunately.

Dear I work with interior designers to make 3d models for them and also do some freelancing. If you get any 3d projects to be done, I will do it for you. You can take the projects from the clients and pass them to me.

Awesome to see the finished product from yesterdays sneak peak. Looks like this took a lot of work and it was hilarious :)

@cizzo thanks, definitely took time, the turtle fishing scene was the toughest I think.

Steemit needs more comedy!

Upvoted. I'll be resteeming this now :)

Haha thanks @katesmith! A resteem is very helpful :)

BRo, this is epic! Can fishes really suck though? I mean all they really do is just swim in circles all day

Well, bare minimum, the remora has some quirky and questionable habits...

But yep, I don't have a problem with fishes of any type...

Except lampreys, I freakin' hate lampreys

Very funny and informative! If I ever see the Remora on a menu I will know to steer clear. The Cleopatra voice is wonderful and hilarious almost like you had to go lower to get higher... whose the creepy ghost face that repeats "I like turtles?"

With the Cleo face, it might have been better if i didn't pause every few words, but I guess that added to the humour and suspense CX

You've never seen this?

I probably saw that video clip a long time ago its very funny the way you incorporate it into the story and just as funny without remembering the reference. Also, I didn't notice any excessive pausing the timing seemed right on to me!

Lol, this was funny!

My favourite part is when there was a remora that was remora-ing.

It seems i dont have enough praise in my bag to rly say how much i loved this! It was funny, interesting and made excellently! Wish i had those skills id use em for my english class!

Thanks @atopy! Glad you enjoyed this episode. This and the previous one were kind of test phases... trying to sort out how best to do these...

I'm going to post soon about the process and my thoughts for the long-term... :)

In your last animation you asked if we would accept/like/support you if you made them more simple.... Everyone said it was ok! BUT what we have here is one animation that definitely looks like took more hours and effort to make!
I hope this gets more than 200 in rewards!

The remora sucks at so many levels!! That part xD is that what you call a pun?

Well.. Lol... I was mentioned up there yay! XDD

This is amazing. I love it! You're the boss!

Next video should be about how Remora have migrated to Steem and sucked on to the big fish here, changing the course of Steem History! ;-)

Well done @overkillcoin! You're my hero!

Thanks @mikepm74... boss though? hero? XD

Yes, there's definitely a parallel between real remora and Steemit remora. Both are really clingy!

Take care guy! Hope to pace myself and do more of these series...

super good. i love these, how long do you think it took you from concept to output to make this? fab.

Oh I'm terribly inefficient. It took at least 12 hours just to gather all the photos, cut the backgrounds out and prep them for animation. I'll detail my process soon...

Right now, my lack of efficiency is endangering this series, so I really need to water down the animation...

yeah i can totally understand that. can run away with you.

That's pretty awesome... somehow, what kept coming to mind is that this could become Steemit's own version of Zee Frank's "True Facts" channel on YouTube... there are some amazing (tongue-in-cheek) opportunities with the native "wildlife" just here on Steemit...

I've seen some of those! He doesn't yell very much though. I think I saw his video of the sea cucumber.

Nice infographic! Much respect! 10/10

who knew Remoras changed Roman History that is crazy. I guess if you suck enough you should at least change history once right.

I need to find that link again, it was interesting...
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/how-the-sharksucker-got-its-suction-disc/

Thanks for stopping by!! :D

😂🙌 such comics makes my stressful day better...thanks @overkillcoin for this...keep it coming.
Upped...

I know, stress is crazy and it seems never ending. Glad I can cheer your morning a little, Ken :]

yeah...thanks once more... sometimes we need a little cheer and getting it from fellow steemian gives us reason to continue steeming hot...!

good guy
updated a new post
regards

Hey @overkillcoin nice animation!
Was wondering if maybe you would like some GIF animation for the end of your posts for free? :)
I'm really bored and would like to work on some project plus learn a bit more as well!
If you feel interested please let me know! :)
@frankk

Hi @frankk, thanks for the offer, however I try to do all of my own animation... Although I'm certain you can find many users that would love an animated banner!

Thanks for answering so quickly
I love the work you do and I hope one day I'll get on your level!

Have a nice day and Keep on Steemin!

@inquiringtimes
Thank you a lot sir, I will look into this tomorrow and see if I can do something to help! :)

@frankk

It can and will happen!

ha ha pretty funny!

hahahahahahahahaha.. lol
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But actually comment on the video, not just generic terms like haha and lolz... What is your favourite part? Why did the remora suck so bad? Why is Cleopatra maddest?

These issues need to be addressed...

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