Does it bother you when people use dub lines?

[TheGmGoken]

I see a-lot of people who wants to remain to the original source complain about dub lines. I'm not talking just the funimation and ocean audio. Any mis-translation or dub only names and or lines. I respect that the original source is the best reference material but should't most people know what they mean. It's not the person fault they watched a certain version. I use the Korean dub, manga, and Jap audio lines. I don't complain when people use dub lines. If I re-call correctly the Korean(Toonzai and Champ) was 60 - 94% accurate. For example some people complain that Funi used Goku instead of Son Goku
when characters speak to him. Is that worth complaining about? Here's a list of common change of lines in the dubs.

Pogi
Hercule
I can understand this one. As Pogi would't remind you of Mr Satan. Hercule is 50 50. Since many people use it on Youtube but not everyone watched the Funi Dub.
Bulma mom being changed to her sister. I find this very understandable. Since the spanish dub(I THINK it was the Latino dub) didn't want children to disrespect their parents.
Saiyan. I don't understand what's so wrong with saying Saiyan or Saiya instead of Saiyajin. Both of the 2 names are very simple to tell what the dub meant. It bothers me that people complain on this. If there is much difference to the name?
Makkankakasarappaposappo. Long ass name LOL
Kulilin. SOme langauges change this name slightly. Kulilin is a mouthful in many languages.
Hamehameha - Korean dub version of Kamehameha. Champ Dub if I'm correct. The way it sounds when the character does it does not sound like how it spelled.

The only dub error that bothers me is Frieza's personality.

[Gyt Kaliba]

Not at all. If that's the version someone is familiar with rather than any other version (even the original Japanese version), then they should be allowed to use it IMO. What the original version had or said is something to be brought up of course, but I don't see it needing to be 'corrected' per say.

I come from a dub background first though, so my opinion on this is radically different from people that saw the Japanse version first I'm sure though. I also still bring up dub terms when talking to my mom, since that's all she knows.

Also, I had no idea there was a version that made Bulma's mom her sister...huh. That's...an oddly easy change to make now that I think about it.

[dbzfan7]

As long as they aren't the one's that we have heard a thousand times

like over 9000 or If this NOOO crap. Or cat loves food. or the crappy I am speech, or The lame Vegeta's changed reasoning for serving Freeza speech.

[Ryuji-Otogi]

I think it's ultra-dorky to get 'mad' at someone for referring to a certain version of a Japanese cartoon that you personally don't like. I mean, I say 'Kuririn' myself, for example, but when someone says 'Krillin' (which is most people in the U.S) then I'm not gonna get agitated or anything.

[penguintruth]

It bothers me the most when people use English dub lines for a source of definitive information or characterization. Like the stupid crap all you want, but realize that half the things Goku says in the dub of DBZ he would never say.

Kai English dub lines bother me less.

[OutlawTorn]

The only dub error that bothers me is Freeza.

Just wondering, is it the spelling or the portrayal?

I think it's irrational to be bothered by the "ie" spelling for Frieza (I have family whose name is "Friesen" and how is it pronounced? Yep, basically the same as "freezin"), considering how many different variations are there for "Goku" and how many of them make sense universally?

In terms of the portrayal, well... no argument here.

[SaiyaJedi]

The only dub error that bothers me is Freeza.

Just wondering, is it the spelling or the portrayal?

Half a pound of twopenny rice,
And half a pound of treacle,
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[TheMightyOzaru]

Dub lines are so bad they are good. That's why the are repeated.

[theoriginalbilis]

It bothers me the most when people use English dub lines for a source of definitive information or characterization. Like the stupid crap all you want, but realize that half the things Goku says in the dub of DBZ he would never say.

Amen! Preach it, brotha!

Yeah, I don't care if people (for some reason) prefer the dub, but when they use a dub as an "official source" , that makes me a sad panda. For a similar reason, I also feel DBZ Wiki is a hot mess (not in a good way.)

Though... I have a friend who uses Yajirobe's dub line from Movie 5 "I'M THE BEAN DADDY!" randomly when playing video games. I'll admit, it's pretty hilarious.

[dbzfan7]

It bothers me the most when people use English dub lines for a source of definitive information or characterization. Like the stupid crap all you want, but realize that half the things Goku says in the dub of DBZ he would never say.

That too bothers me greatly.

[TheGmGoken]

The only dub error that bothers me is Freeza.

Just wondering, is it the spelling or the portrayal?

I think it's irrational to be bothered by the "ie" spelling for Freeza (I have family whose name is "Friesen" and how is it pronounced? Yep, basically the same as "freezin"), considering how many different variations are there for "Goku" and how many of them make sense universally?

In terms of the portrayal, well... no argument here.

I fixed it

[TheBlackPaladin]

Not at all. If that's the version someone is familiar with rather than any other version (even the original Japanese version), then they should be allowed to use it IMO. What the original version had or said is something to be brought up of course, but I don't see it needing to be 'corrected' per say.

This.

[Bussani]

I'm not going to get "mad" either way, and I don't care if people use dub terms or names, but dub information that contradicts the original story can obviously be problematic when having a discussion. Things like Goku's father being a brilliant scientist, or Goku's teleportation letting him move at the speed of light, or West Kaio having fought Buu in the past, for example.

[bkev]

Not at all. If that's the version someone is familiar with rather than any other version (even the original Japanese version), then they should be allowed to use it IMO. What the original version had or said is something to be brought up of course, but I don't see it needing to be 'corrected' per say.

This.

Thirded, except two cases:

1. The "hope of the universe" speech pisses me off. It just does.
2. Any and all "factual" information, like Gohan's age or power levels or whatever else the dub did.

[samuraix123]

I definitely agree with Gyt Kaliba. and I think the thing that bothers me the most about Dragonball isn't the English Dub or the Japanese, it's The Fanbase and it bothers me to the point of worrying about peoples sanity. I've honestly never seen a worse fan-base than the Dragonball one. I cannot for the life of me understand why people care what other people like? I'm hoping one day to run into someone that grew up with The Big Green Dub and they absolutely hate the Japanese version and the Funimation version! God! will that be a treat.

And I happen to like the ''I am speech'' even though it wouldn't be something he'd say, it makes him sound more Superhero like.. What! I just said Goku is a superhero!?? Yup! because that's what he is. sure he's not like Batman,Superman,Spiderman. but he still fights Evil and tries to save his friends,family and other people on earth. he chose to fight on planet namek with freeza knowing it could explode at any minute to put freeza in his place and he did. when Cell was about to explode and destroy everything he transported himself and cell unfortunately to King Kai's planet. lol sacrificing yourself for everyone and thing you care about I call that a superhero.

[TheGmGoken]

I definitely agree with Gyt Kaliba. and I think the thing that bothers me the most about Dragonball isn't the English Dub or the Japanese, it's The Fanbase and it bothers me to the point of worrying about peoples sanity. I've honestly never seen a worse fan-base than the Dragonball one. I cannot for the life of me understand why people care what other people like? I'm hoping one day to run into someone that grew up with The Big Green Dub and they absolutely hate the Japanese version and the Funimation version! God! will that be a treat.

And I happen to like the ''I am speech'' even though it wouldn't be something he'd say, it makes him sound more Superhero like.. What! I just said Goku is a superhero!?? Yup! because that's what he is. sure he's not like Batman,Superman,Spiderman. but he still fights Evil and tries to save his friends,family and other people on earth. he chose to fight on planet namek with freeza knowing it could explode at any minute to put freeza in his place and he did. when Cell was about to explode and destroy everything he transported himself and cell unfortunately to King Kai's planet. lol sacrificing yourself for everyone and thing you care about I call that a superhero.

LOL you never seen a worst fanbase then DB? I admit DB is in the top 5 of worst fanbase. But I've seen worst. Trust me. It gets uglier then this.

[WesMan23]

The lines themselves, for the most part, don't bother me too much, unless they are terrible, then they do. What bothers me is when people act ignorant, and swear by the dub lines being the best, as if though there is no other mindset. There are dub fans, fans of the original Japanese version, and fans of both. The dubbies quote the dub lines like scripture, and won't accept anything else. That's what bother me. The lines alone, while not great, aren't enough for me to turn red over.

[samuraix123]

Out of curiosity TheGmGoken, What are the other 4?

[Bussani]

Out of curiosity TheGmGoken, What are the other 4?

Wild guess: Sonic the Hedgehog, Invader Zim, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, and...The Lion King...?

Although I'm not necessarily saying I agree with such a list.

[DarkPrince_92]

I feel like only the crowd on this forums, and the weeaboos, actually give a shit about using the dub as reference for anything.