I like chainsaws. Do you like chainsaws? You’d better, because chainsaws are awesome. They saw through things, make creepy loud noises, and most importantly, they come to the aid of many in times of zombie-related need. When you’re playing a survival zombie game, you don’t see a chainsaw lying on the ground and think, “Nah, I think I’ll use this frying pan instead.” Oh no, you grab that shit and start chopping away to your heart’s content, sending undead heads and limbs flying in every direction. Now, what if instead of a hand, you had a chainsaw? Other than having the (trapped and terrified) ladies all over you, you would immediately be promoted to the rank of ultra-badass. I sincerely hope that those of you who call yourself geeks know exactly who I am talking about.
In honor of the approaching Halloween, this week’s BAotW is none other than Ashley J. Williams, better known as Ash from the Evil Dead trilogy. Truthfully, I’m not even sure how I can put his level of badassery into words, so I’ll be throwing a couple clips at you (that may contain spoilers) for you to fully understand the extent of Ash’s awesome.
This first scene is from Evil Dead 2, when Ash’s hand becomes possessed by the Deadites, and instead of crying and curling up in a corner, Ash simply decides that the hand needs to go. Who needs two of them anyway?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzXk3nfEdMY[/youtube]
The next clip is from the same movie. It includes one of the most badass lines from any movie ever, and it’s only one word. Also, HE HAS A CHAINSAW FOR A HAND. What?! How is that NOT the most badass thing you’ve ever seen?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr4PcOQYFAw[/youtube]
Last but certainly not least is the trailer for the third movie in the trilogy, Army of darkness. I would have picked one or two clips from this movie, but it was too hard to decide. Every time Ash’s face is on screen, the film is just overflowing in glory and magnificence.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD_82kvQLkA[/youtube]
Ash is simply too badass for words, and I am too lazy to write words. Hopefully these clips proved to you nonbelievers just how badass Ash really is. I mean, come on, he’s got a sawn-off shotgun and A CHAINSAW FOR A HAND. That capslock is completely necessary, and Ash easily takes the spot as the Badass of the Week.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to get back to playing more New Vegas. Writing this article took almost an hour out of my playtime. Unacceptable. I need at least 24 hours each day to put towards New Vegas.
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