On Feb 27, 12:51Â pm, "S.t.A.n.L.e.E"
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wrote:> Wed, 27 Feb 2008 3:22pm-0000, Aya the Vampire Slayer
>> This is getting a bit more general, but...
>
>> I also hate harem shows where 50 chicks like some guy for no discernable
>> reason. There ARE harem shows where the guy actually does bring
>> something to the table (doesn't have to be much, just *something*), but
>> there are so many more where he's simply just a totally spinless loser
>> where, in the real world, no girl would ever like him, muchless 50 super
>> hot name-your-fetish chicks.
>
> Then it wouldn't be anime, after all!
> What's the use of otaku watching it? Â ^_^
Right.
If it were American animation, the guy would be an alpha-male action
hero, which the spineless losers in the audience would PRESUME to be a
proxy for themselves, and the girls would fall for them.
If it were North American live-action, it would be "Flava of Love".
Fantasy is overrated :-)
>> On a similar note, I hate shoujo series where the heroine is a
>> completely clumsy, incompetent fool, and a ton of bishis like her for no
>> discernable reason other than "strength of will/spirit zomg!" and "hihi,
>> everyone in the series constantly tortures me [because the male lead
>> likes me] but I love all these jerkholes and would give my life for
>> their friendship anyway! I AM SO NOBLE!". Give me a break!
(Strength of spirit) + 'Round-the-way hotness = bishie magnet.
Don't discount the power of plainness :-)
> Don't you notice? Â Anime girls are like 1950s Pleasantville.
You talkin' 'bout Witchblade?
> People looking for a refreshing change to the "good old days"
> of less cynical times. Â ^_^
Despite what some columnists would say, some cynicism is well-earned.
> Laters. =)
Terrence Briggs, trying to download USENET feeds to his PSP. They
can't all be podcasts, folks.
Peace to you...
