Ray Was A Pretty Terrible Ghostbuster - Page 2

Osterbaum · 12-05-2009, 04:02 AM

Personally I think Ray was as awesome as any of the other Ghostbusters.

Archbio · 12-05-2009, 04:19 AM

He was the paranormal historian of the team.

Awesome.

Professor Smarmiarty · 12-05-2009, 05:28 AM

Ray gave marshmallows to all. Eventualyl someone would have thought of something- marshmallow is better than non-marshmallow.

**Satan's Onion** · 12-05-2009, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Archbio

He was the paranormal historian of the team.

Awesome.

Pretty much this. I got the impression that Egon specialized in the technology required for bustin' and containing ghosts; Ray was there for his vast wealth of book-larnin' about ghosts and paranormal activities; and Peter was kept around because he was good at slick talking and manipulating people. (Winston seemed to do a lot of the grunt work that the nerds either didn't realize needed to be done or would have disdained doing. Can't help but think he got shortchanged a little in terms of roles, really.)

The last time I watched Ghostbusters, I noticed that for all the "I've worked in the private sector--they expect results" thing Ray had going on initially, he gets almost squealy when he discovers the firehouse has a pole for sliding down. You might have thought his Serious Business sense might've kicked in then, but hey, a fire pole!

Sky Warrior Bob · 12-05-2009, 07:09 AM

Hey, if it wasn't for Ray, there wouldn't be an Ecto-1. Then where would you be?

Meister · 12-05-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Satan's Onion

Can't help but think he got shortchanged a little in terms of roles, really.

Fun fact: the original draft had Winston be a former Marine with several (relevant) degrees. Presumably they turned that around after they realized next to him the other three would look just about capable of carrying his equipment and getting coffee and that would be it.

Sharing fun facts was a lot more fun before everyone would read all of them on Wikipedia the second a discussion started.

Viridis · 12-05-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Meister

Sharing fun facts was a lot more fun before everyone would read all of them on Wikipedia the second a discussion started.

I went to Wikipedia. I'm not sure if this is awesome or not:

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The concept was inspired by Aykroyd's own fascination with the paranormal and it was conceived as a vehicle for himself and friend John Belushi, fellow Saturday Night Live alumnus. The original story, as written by Aykroyd, was very different from what was eventually filmed. In that early version, a group of Ghostbusters travelled through time, space and other dimensions taking on huge ghosts (of which the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man was just one of many). Also, the Ghostbusters wore S.W.A.T.-like outfits and used wands instead of Proton Packs to fight the ghosts. Ghostbusters storyboards show them wearing riotsquad-type helmets with movable transparent visors.

Green Spanner · 12-05-2009, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Viridis

I went to Wikipedia. I'm not sure if this is awesome or not:

Seconded.

Seriously, trying to decide is making my brain hurt.

Fifthfiend · 12-05-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Viridis

I went to Wikipedia. I'm not sure if this is awesome or not:

It doesn't have proton packs in it HTH.

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Originally Posted by Satan's Onion

(Winston seemed to do a lot of the grunt work that the nerds either didn't realize needed to be done or would have disdained doing. Can't help but think he got shortchanged a little in terms of roles, really.)

Carrying the talent's equipment is what non academics are for.

Mike McC · 12-05-2009, 11:42 AM

Fun fact: Ron Jeremy was an extra in the first Ghostbusters film. He's out in the street just after the containment unit gets shut down. Wide-screen only.

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