Jiggawatt

Saint_K · May 9, 2003, 08:14 AM

Vamp,
here's the answere to your question

1. Jiggawatt is a powerful rock/funk/hiphop band out of san diego....

2. jiggawatt: Unit of Measurement of Power in Back to the Future

3. jiggawatt: Unit of measure, used to describe how enjoyable something may be. Derived from rap artist Jay-Z's frequently employed euphemism "jigga."

merry · May 9, 2003, 08:45 AM

1 jiggawatt = 1000 maiggawatts = 1,000,000 keelaw watts.

Vampyromaniac · May 9, 2003, 11:24 AM

UberLord · May 9, 2003, 03:50 PM

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Originally posted by Saint_K
2. jiggawatt: Unit of Measurement of Power in Back to the Future

1.21 Jiggawatts! Where are we going to find that kind of power!

Classic movie - I've got the boxed set trilogy

brc64 · May 9, 2003, 07:10 PM

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Originally posted by UberLord
1.21 Jiggawatts! Where are we going to find that kind of power!

Classic movie - I've got the boxed set trilogy

If you watch the DVD with commentary on, they talk about that. There really is no such thing as a "Jiggawatt", it was a mispronounciation of the word "Gigawatt" writer/producer Bob Gale and directer Robert Zemeckis heard somebody say (I think it was in a meeting). They had no idea what it was, so they just wrote it as "Jiggawatt" in the script.

Excellent movie. I'm still waiting to get the "corrected" discs 2 and 3 back from Universal. They sure are slow about mailing replacements...

- Me

~~Crash Override~~ · May 9, 2003, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by brc64
If you watch the DVD with commentary on, they talk about that. There really is no such thing as a "Jiggawatt", it was a mispronounciation of the word "Gigawatt" writer/producer Bob Gale and directer Robert Zemeckis heard somebody say (I think it was in a meeting). They had no idea what it was, so they just wrote it as "Jiggawatt" in the script.

Excellent movie. I'm still waiting to get the "corrected" discs 2 and 3 back from Universal. They sure are slow about mailing replacements...

- Me

corrected discs?

what was wrong with the first ones

ToshiroOC · May 10, 2003, 12:53 AM

I remember that they either had scenes in the wrong order or cropped scenes the wrong way, don't remember exactly... months old news now.

brc64 · May 10, 2003, 02:03 AM

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Originally posted by Crash Override
corrected discs?

what was wrong with the first ones

The widescreen discs were misframed in some scenes, cutting off part of the picture. They've been fixed for a while, but it seems that the fixed version hasn't hit store shelves yet (at least none of the stores here). Universal has no plans to recall the "defective" ones because in their opinion the problem is not noticable. Personally, I feel that if they went through the trouble of reframing the discs, I better damn well get the good ones

.

If you have the widescreen DVDs (this does not apply to the full screen version) and you want to get the updated discs 2 and 3, call 1-888-703-0010. Give the operator your name and address and they will mail you a prepaid envelope which you can use to send in your discs for replacements. It takes some time, but hey, it's free.

- Me

Vampyromaniac · May 10, 2003, 04:10 AM

Hey, thanks for the phone number, brc64

UberLord · May 10, 2003, 10:42 AM

Does this affect the Region 2 cut? My version looks fine

Vampyromaniac · May 10, 2003, 11:00 AM

As long as it doesn't look like this, I'd say you're fine:

UberLord · May 10, 2003, 11:03 AM

Whats wrong with that shot? I'll have to check my DVD's later today

Vampyromaniac · May 10, 2003, 11:13 AM

It should be showing a bit more on the lower edge, where Doc is pressing a button on the jacket.
Not sure how much was cut off

I suppose if you're not specifically paying attention, you may not notice anything wrong,
but there are other scenes where the bad cropping is more apparent.

BWX · May 10, 2003, 11:16 AM

Jigga-who?

Dom · May 10, 2003, 11:22 AM

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Originally posted by BWX232
Jigga-who?

Jigga-watt?

UberLord · May 10, 2003, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vampyromaniac
It should be showing a bit more on the lower edge, where Doc is pressing a button on the jacket.
Not sure how much was cut off I suppose if you're not specifically paying attention, you may not notice anything wrong,
but there are other scenes where the bad cropping is more apparent.

Well, I can just see the button being pressed in my one - but only just.

The_Neon_Cowboy · May 10, 2003, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Saint_K
Vamp,
here's the answere to your question

1. Jiggawatt is a powerful rock/funk/hiphop band out of san diego....

2. jiggawatt: Unit of Measurement of Power in Back to the Future

3. jiggawatt: Unit of measure, used to describe how enjoyable something may be. Derived from rap artist Jay-Z's frequently employed euphemism "jigga."

a Jiggawatt = amount of power used by geforce fx

UberLord · May 10, 2003, 09:29 PM

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Originally posted by The_Neon_Cowboy
a Jiggawatt = amount of power used by geforce fx

New name of the DustBuster is Mr. Fusion?

May 9, 2003, 08:14 AM	#1
Saint_K InSaNe Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Den haag, netherlands Posts: 836 Rep Power: 0	Jiggawatt Vamp, here's the answere to your question 1. Jiggawatt is a powerful rock/funk/hiphop band out of san diego.... 2. jiggawatt: Unit of Measurement of Power in Back to the Future 3. jiggawatt: Unit of measure, used to describe how enjoyable something may be. Derived from rap artist Jay-Z's frequently employed euphemism "jigga."

May 9, 2003, 08:45 AM	#2
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May 9, 2003, 11:24 AM	#3
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May 10, 2003, 12:53 AM	#7
ToshiroOC Unbiased. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4,812 Rep Power: 0	I remember that they either had scenes in the wrong order or cropped scenes the wrong way, don't remember exactly... months old news now. __________________ [img][/img] [color=White]Peace be with you, Joe.[/color] Driverheaven Staff Member (Supermoderator)

May 10, 2003, 04:10 AM	#9
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May 10, 2003, 10:42 AM	#10
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	Does this affect the Region 2 cut? My version looks fine __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

May 10, 2003, 11:00 AM	#11
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	ub3r As long as it doesn't look like this, I'd say you're fine: __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

May 10, 2003, 11:03 AM	#12
UberLord A Legend in Underwear Join Date: May 2002 Location: Unknown Posts: 5,255 Rep Power: 0	Whats wrong with that shot? I'll have to check my DVD's later today __________________ Gentoo Linux - Developer (baselayout) Read my blog "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." Stephen Roberts

May 10, 2003, 11:13 AM	#13
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	It should be showing a bit more on the lower edge, where Doc is pressing a button on the jacket. Not sure how much was cut off I suppose if you're not specifically paying attention, you may not notice anything wrong, but there are other scenes where the bad cropping is more apparent. __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

May 10, 2003, 11:16 AM	#14
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Jigga-who?