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  1. Don't want to harsh critically too much but I find that piercing and tattoo are a great big turnoff and don't like them. Mostly because the art that tattoos use to represent was individual and unique. Now everyone with a taint of talent grabs a needle and gets to jabbing making the art not as unique or individual as it used to be. But that was back before everyone made it a trend and jumped on the wagon. As for piercings, don't like most of them. Ears and nose (Side not septum) are okay, anything else I don't like. 

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  2. On 7/17/2018 at 8:29 PM, efaardvark said:

    Might actually get there in a few decades.  It probably won't be a simple helmet, at least not at first, and it won't be here in 2022, but maybe in 2052.  And if/when someone invents "full dive" gear in whatever form you know there will be a kickstarter for an Aincrad MMORPG as well.  :)

    What would really be dope (sorry running out of catchy slang so deciding to repopularize some old school stuff) is being able to wetwire a chip in your head that interacted with your synaptic functions to produce stimulation based off of digital pulse information being passed to it wirelessly through a headset. Though just a "chip" wouldn't suffice, however with the "shrinking" of microtechnology now happening, along with the tiny microprocessors being used in nanotechnology, yeah, may not be too far off. Though I doubt I will be around for it. That may be a blessing and/or a dissapointment. 

  3. On 7/18/2018 at 7:29 AM, the_twig said:

    Do you mean Tsurezure Children? That series was brilliant. We really recommend it @Oakmi, it was incredibly sweet and fun.

    So yeah misunderstood the post by Reynard Fox. Anyway MAL'd it and still going to take a pass based on the synopsis and genre. Sorry, will have to take your word for it. But I will go ahead and give it 👍👍 because you liked it and I'll trust your judgement. 😁

  4. On 7/8/2018 at 9:35 PM, Beocat said:

    Gundam Wing

    So speaking of Gundam, went and watched Ready Player One: First, good movie, second AWESOME GUNDAM! 

    Now we need to have a LAF that is nothing but pure unadulterated Gundam Bad-Assery of that caliber and not some americanized crap, I'm looking at you Pacific Rim...ahem...XD

     

  5. Unicorn wasn't too bad, 00 was my all time favorite. Want a blast from the past (but it isn't Japanese anime) you could watch Robotech. Of course it's not Gundam but its mech and worth a "Hell Yeah!". Macross would be another good one...but I would say 00 just because like I said...mah fav! 😎

  6. On 7/8/2018 at 10:16 PM, Wedgy said:

    When people don't wash their hands after using the toilet, or touching their face, or food, or whatever. Dirty hands, to sum it up.

     

    On 7/8/2018 at 10:16 PM, Wedgy said:

    Long fingernails.

    Ditto

    On 7/8/2018 at 10:16 PM, Wedgy said:

    The toilet paper unrolls clockwise, people.

    Ditto

    On 7/8/2018 at 10:16 PM, Wedgy said:

    That little whistle some people make with the 'S' sound when talking. WHY

    Ditto

    Crap...most of what you listed as well...we related? 🤪

  7. Don't feel bad, I have yet to meet anybody (outside of a levi commercial actor) that has gotten any bites on any of those stupid sites. Then you have those sites that have staffers that click "like" on your profile never to lead anywhere..sigh, what happened to good old fashioned courting? Anyway, we'll start a club yo' and wear jackets and bling. Maybe that'll help? 

  8. On 10/15/2015 at 10:42 AM, RyePotatoes said:

    My room is well not kind of the room typical girls have. Let's just say it's between a garbage dump or a trash can. Joke. But it is kinda messy. Now the thing is I find it annoying when someone would try to clean it up or arrange it. It just hit on my nerves. I want to arrange it on my own without anyone other than me touching it.

    You and I madam, would definitely clash cause' one of my neurosis is messy and dirty. 🤡

     

    2 hours ago, AniMeFReaK said:

    I have a pretty weird pet peeve. I really, REALLY, hate chewing noises.

    Or people who attack chips with their mouth like a barbarian...CrUnCh...chew, chew chew, CrUnCh...😁

    I would like to list all my pet peeves, however I have too many but can concur with those that have come before me...

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  9. On 7/4/2018 at 9:14 AM, efaardvark said:

    I definitely don't like large groups of people, especially in a crush like a subway at rush hour.  You will never find me in Times Square on New Year's Eve.

    Me too...me too! 👍Honestly I think it has a lot to do with the all the weird smells and vibes that happen when large amounts of people kongregate together. 

  10. On 7/2/2018 at 12:03 PM, Beocat said:

    Well, studies have shown that we innately find beauty in people who are more genetically different than we are (likely because the increased variability in genes increases the robust nature of your immune system and from a survival standpoint that is important) and less beauty in those genetically similar.  That being said, with all these fathers raping their daughters in America that happens (truly sad cases.  Working in a pediatric clinic, you see the actual effects of sexual abuse on these children.  Horrific. I believe it is more widespread than reported.) I really question if people actually have an innate distaste for it or if it is more a convenience thing.  I am interested in what interesting things you found in your digging on Japan.  Care to share?  You can private message me if you think it is too hard core for the forum.

    Answer me this: 

    I can make you feel warm, I can lend you comfort, I can be your best friend; Yet in the end it is I that will betray you the most. If you know the answer then PM me and we'll talk more since I don't want to down the vibe you got going here. XD 

     

  11. On 6/30/2018 at 7:41 PM, brycec said:

    However, I see streaming services as a try before you buy, or just to watch the things you’ll only watch once, so they do serve a purpose, outside of being safer than torrents, NZBs, and such.

    That's exactly how I use the streaming sites. If I'm really into the anime then I'll end up purchasing it both digitally and in optical formats. 

  12. On 6/29/2018 at 11:27 AM, Beocat said:

    The problem with any kind of artistic medium that involves story-telling is that if you spread a concept widely enough, and often enough, it becomes culturally acceptable with time (and this isn't always a good thing for the people in the culture).  I do believe that the widespread portrayal of incest (even in what might be an innocent way) may ultimately cause some questionable family relations some day in Japan, but that is yet to be seen.

    Totally agree, the more the concept is mainstreamed the more normalized it becomes until its abnormal not to have sexual relations with your family. However, the question that's raised there as well is this, will it? I think we have an innate distaste built in genetically to us as a survival instinct. Anyway, this who topic made me curious just about that or how much has incest become normal in Japan and I'm finding some interesting things. Scary, but interesting. 

    Now back to your normally scheduled thread...

    PS: Glad you liked the joke. It's one of the more decently distasteful I have within my repertoire. 

  13. On 6/26/2018 at 9:27 PM, Beocat said:

    So, what does your concept of a romance encompass?  Do you have certain things that might make an anime not a romance?  How do harems fit in for you?  What do you think of incest relationships and what level or degree of incest are you able to tolerate (e.g. cousins but not siblings? Yearning but not intimate?)? 

    So let me start with these. Firstly I feel that a good romance is a story that is told in a way that the romance comes naturally, and not necessarily between the two leads. It's nice once in awhile to find that the romantic interest is not the setup. As far as incest goes, ahem...someone bring me my pulpit will you please. 

    Incest is not normal, and I wondered for the longest time why it seemingly is portrayed in Anime more frequently than in the past. I'm not too sure if its a culture thing or what but it's something that should seriously be addressed. And for the people that don't believe that "Keeping it in the Family" harms anyone, well ladies and gentlemen, I have met some people who are products of incest and none of them have ever said "Damn am I glad they kept all those crappy genes around for family keepsakes." Just saying...and this was the one topic I did my thesis on in school. So I can say that I'm in the group of people who say "Incest bad...you no do!" 

    Wholeheartedly I will drop a title with incest themes (Unless portrayed in a way that is part of the story and taken seriously and not just there for the perversion aspect) like a bad habit. I mean I will kick that sucker to the curb faster than a sack full of yesterday's garbage. 

    With that being said, can anyone tell me what the definition of relative humidity is? 

    Anyone? 

    It's the sweat that drips off your forehead onto your sister's thighs. 

    Did you laugh? Good if you did, meh if you didn't. Can't make everything funny. 

    Anyway to address the harem, the harem can have its place, but it needs to find that place and not overshadow everything like a giant umbrella. And PLEASE JAPAN let's not make harem romance a trend that will be beat to death like horse tillin' the fields. 

    Cheers! 

    (Pulpit returned) Slightly used...

    "Whew...thought that sucker was really going to get after it. I mean crap on a cracker, he actually asked for a pulpit. You hear that...what a douche...wait, this thing still on? Shite!"

     

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  14. On 11/17/2017 at 10:01 AM, brycec said:

    Anyway, if you were a hotdog and you were starving, would you eat yourself?

    Mmm...heck yeah, I mean hot dog, nuff' said. 🤪

    On 11/17/2017 at 10:55 PM, Beocat said:

    If you were a fly would you rather die by swatting, die by bug zapper, die by pitcher plant, or die by fly tape? Keep in mind, your days are numbered.

    Bug Zapper cause I ain't no hero. ⚡

    On 11/18/2017 at 8:46 PM, brycec said:

    What would you do if everyone in school, except you, suffered and died from a heart attack at the same exact time?

    Look for the dude with the Deathnote....😏

    On 11/24/2017 at 10:25 PM, brycec said:

    What would you do if you found out everything you learned in history class were one big lie?

    Meh, it wouldn't surprise me enough to warrant me committing any effort into correcting it. :meh:

     

    Now that I've hijacked this thread, don' t ask me, keep asking Freak, I just wanted to answer because it all looked like tons of fun. All work and no play makes Kuro a dull boy. 😜

  15. On 5/29/2018 at 1:29 PM, FlamingSparrow said:

    Most of Ghibli's films are great but not all of them. Ghibli has produced many classics, but even it can mess up sometimes, like in Tales from Earthsea or Ocean waves

    True but Disney had a big hand in Tales from Earthsea. But your right, I just am a huge Ghibli fanboy...🤪

     

    On 5/29/2018 at 3:42 PM, Beocat said:

    I would consider a broad cultural acceptance to be key for an anime to be "world class". 

    I agree with that statement and would add that longevity would also be a key factor. If they're one and done and nobody remembers them then can they be considered "World Class." I think that the entirety of the populace that enjoy's the anime lifestyle and those that its passed on to would have to watch, and talk and remember those titles. Which is kind of why I chose Ghibli as my contrite answer. 

    While not all of their titles are great, most people have at least seen them and remember them as well as keeping the discussion about them alive. Even the bad ones, so the other point would be that even if their not great or even good, I suppose if people remember them then they can pass the longevity test. However i will digress and say that this would only be true without the branding effect. 

    Disney is great at branding, so most people remember them only because of the mouse, and the fact they hold the copyright on most integrated social stories. 

    On 5/30/2018 at 12:45 AM, awesomedude20 said:

    Anyways, an example of another show that uses cliches well, is My Hero Academia. It's hard to deny that the "world of superheroes" plotline has been done a million times, just not in anime. The MC is a guy that wants to be a hero to save people, that's been done to death too. But he isn't a boring character because of how he grows as a character and realizes things as the plot progresses. it's simple, yet effective.

    I agree with this statement as well. Cliche' stories should never be ruled out simply because they are cliched. As you stated with MHA the main character grows and develops thus diverging him away from the generic that his was based on. However will the story itself run and pass the test of longevity?

    Anyway, just some thoughts. Truthful, what one person see's as world class doesn't mean others will. This would be a incredibly hard standard to create in order to identify and classify anything in the category. 

    One other thought I had was that it would have to be accepted world wide in order to be considered world class. It can't hold a that title if the anime itself isn't good enough to be found globally. 

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