AtlanteanTroll's Additional Tirade @ Atrocious Threads Random Banter #207

[UncleWolf]

Good luck, ER. I just got off work. Rather frustrating shift too. Most of the systems I use for my job went down overnight and it all spiraled down from there.

Now, sleep.

*collapses on beanbag chair, grabs his cat, and snoozes*

[LaZodiac]

I feel very uncomfortable about sexualizing 14-year olds so unabashedly. But maybe that's just me.

At least make her a few years older.

...how is this sexualized at all?

Also I can find no information about her age but I'm PRETTY sure she's 18.

[FinnLassie]

I feel very uncomfortable about sexualizing 14-year olds so unabashedly. But maybe that's just me.

At least make her a few years older.

How much do you know Sailor Moon and the whole shoujo genre? Honestly, this is normal. It's fantasy.

I've always seen it as when they turn into their senshi form the body also changes, taking an older form. It's just for little girls to fantasise being strong young women. I didn't see the characters as sexualised at all when I was a child, a teenager or now. Now, all the doujinshi that I've witnessed, that's sexualised.

...how is this sexualized at all?

Also I can find no information about her age but I'm PRETTY sure she's 18.

The skirts are a bit skimpy, but hey, that's how the whole damn manga was drawn. Overexaggerated proportions and stuff. Normal shoujo shizzle.

Usagi is 14. Some of them are 16+, I think.

[EmeraldRose]

Do what? Walk 10 000 steps while sitting in front of a computer?

Sort of...I set the timer on my phone for every hour or so, then do ten minutes of walking on the Wii Fit. I usually get around 1200 steps each time, give or take the music that is on at the time. This is a new thing for me. Today will be the 4th day in a row for 10000+ steps. Before I decided to do ten minutes at a time, my average steps were between 3000 and 5000.

Good luck, ER. I just got off work. Rather frustrating shift too. Most of the systems I use for my job went down overnight and it all spiraled down from there.

Now, sleep.

*collapses on beanbag chair, grabs his cat, and snoozes*

Thanks Wolfy! Get some good sleep!

*tucks in with more fluffy animals*

[LaZodiac]

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The skirts are a bit skimpy, but hey, that's how the whole damn manga was drawn. Overexaggerated proportions and stuff. Normal shoujo shizzle.

Usagi is 14. Some of them are 16+, I think.

The skirts were totally regulation at the time. Like, I mean, I'll be perfectly honest, if this trailer showed Uranus and Neptune, OKAY, maybe I can see why someone might consider it sexualized, but they're really romantic and great so like more power to them I say.

Also the mangaka is a lady so I figure it's a little more okay. Maybe?

[Solse]

I was going to reply to something...didn't quote it...don't feel like going back to find it.

*goes to refill coffee*

Well...whatever. It's Friday. I am working. I have 10000 steps to go.

*puts on sunglasses*

*takes off sunglasses since they make it hard to see the computer*

*turns the music up*

Let's do this.

"YEAAAAA -- wait, these sunglasses make it hard to see, lemme take them off -- AAAAAAAAAAAHHH!"

[Asta Kask]

[EmeraldRose]

"YEAAAAA -- wait, these sunglasses make it hard to see, lemme take them off -- AAAAAAAAAAAHHH!"

ALRIGHT! 10735 steps before the end of the work day. If I can't sleep tonight, there is something wrong.

[Asta Kask]

Too much coffee.

[EmeraldRose]

Too much coffee.

NEVER!!!

Though to be perfectly honest, I think I've been having a bit less coffee, just so I can have enough water...

[enderlord99]

Spoiler: SPIDERS!

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[Razanir]

First stupidly nuanced sentence of my conlang. "Biradikodö ramésödke."

Two men, neither of whom is here, although both of whom are part of a larger, mixed-gender group we're discussing which includes both you and I, will have spoken to each other at some point before the future time we're talking about.

[enderlord99]

Speaking of conlangs, I have a very important message that can only be properly conveyed in lojban:

Spoiler: Lojban

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u'e jimsmi je'u

Spoiler: Inexact English translation

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Wow! That's highly metallic!

ION: When I try to sing, I sound like an adolescent banshee trying to rap the opera with a sore throat.

[Somensjev]

ah, pizza, coke, and alternative rock, is there any better way to spend an increasingly rare day alone

[Ravens_cry]

Spoiler: SPIDERS!

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You know, once they got to building size, they were abstract enough that most of my fear went away.
Still, that is a very delightful thing to watch right before bed. No, I can't blame you. The spoiler clearly said 'SPIDERS!', and spiders there were.

[TechnoScrabble]

I got my combat readiness back! Just in time for the requal period, too!

Oh, and I got promoted! Triple cool!

[Asta Kask]

How much do you know Sailor Moon and the whole shoujo genre? Honestly, this is normal. It's fantasy.

I've always seen it as when they turn into their senshi form the body also changes, taking an older form. It's just for little girls to fantasise being strong young women. I didn't see the characters as sexualised at all when I was a child, a teenager or now. Now, all the doujinshi that I've witnessed, that's sexualised.

I will go to Hell, for I have googled Sailor Moon pantyshot. There was a disturbing amount of pictures. If I suddenly disappear from the forums you will know what happened.

The skirts are a bit skimpy, but hey, that's how the whole damn manga was drawn. Overexaggerated proportions and stuff. Normal shoujo shizzle.

I fail to see how that makes it better. Just sounds like I should stay away from shoujo shizzle.

[LaZodiac]

I will go to Hell, for I have googled Sailor Moon pantyshot. There was a disturbing amount of pictures. If I suddenly disappear from the forums you will know what happened.

I fail to see how that makes it better. Just sounds like I should stay away from shoujo shizzle.

If it makes you feel better none of those are canon. The Sailor Warriors basically have no pelvis, they're just legs.

[FinnLassie]

I will go to Hell, for I have googled Sailor Moon pantyshot. There was a disturbing amount of pictures. If I suddenly disappear from the forums you will know what happened.

I fail to see how that makes it better. Just sounds like I should stay away from shoujo shizzle.

How about you don't go googling that stuff, purposefully seeking for the pantyshots...

I honestly, honestly don't get the deal with people being offended/shocked/wherever by pantyshots, especially when it's a show where the main point is not to fan service the audience. No matter what the Sailor Senshi would wear, or pretty much any female superhero, someone's going to whine that their costume is too revealing or over-sexualised. Give me a break.

Panties happen. Nobody cares. At least they wear them. It's an old comedy relief in Japanese media that some series do put out more sexualised.

You're reading too much into things.

[Asta Kask]

How about you don't go googling that stuff, purposefully seeking for the pantyshots...

Sage advice.

Panties happen. Nobody cares. At least they wear them. It's an old comedy relief in Japanese media that some series do put out more sexualised.

You're reading too much into things.

I probably am. Dropping this.

[EmeraldRose]

All I want to do today is play Skyrim. Is that too much to ask?

Apparently.

These small creatures keep running around the house with demand after demand. You'd think they would sit down and be absorbed into the tv, but NO! They have to go shoot zombies and kill their butt. (Their choice of words, not mine.)

And then they keep demanding food and drink. What am I a short order cook/entertainer/cleaner/argument fixer/owie kisser?

*sigh*

[Asta Kask]

What am I a short order cook/entertainer/cleaner/argument fixer/owie kisser?

...

Are you sure you want an answer to that?

[LaZodiac]

All I want to do today is play Skyrim. Is that too much to ask?

Apparently.

These small creatures keep running around the house with demand after demand. You'd think they would sit down and be absorbed into the tv, but NO! They have to go shoot zombies and kill their butt. (Their choice of words, not mine.)

And then they keep demanding food and drink. What am I a short order cook/entertainer/cleaner/argument fixer/owie kisser?

*sigh*

That's adorable and also a reason I'll likely never have kids.

[HalfTangible]

@Emerald: well, you decided against celibacy, for one thing

[Qwertystop]

Blech.

People say "You're graduating, yay! How do you want to spend the rest of the day, as a celebration?"

They never accept "alone".

[Asta Kask]

Blech.

People say "You're graduating, yay! How do you want to spend the rest of the day, as a celebration?"

They never accept "alone".

Just tell them you have to make the proper sacrifices to the Lord Dagon or you will die of fish. And that the sacrifices must be made in isolation.

[TaiLiu]

All I want to do today is play Skyrim. Is that too much to ask?

Apparently.

These small creatures keep running around the house with demand after demand. You'd think they would sit down and be absorbed into the tv, but NO! They have to go shoot zombies and kill their butt. (Their choice of words, not mine.)

And then they keep demanding food and drink. What am I a short order cook/entertainer/cleaner/argument fixer/owie kisser?

*sigh*

Ah, the price of parenthood. You have my sympathies.

Just tell them you have to make the proper sacrifices to the Lord Dagon or you will die of fish. And that the sacrifices must be made in isolation.

Actually, Lord Dagon demands a goat.

[Asta Kask]

Ah, the price of parenthood. You have my sympathies.

[EmeraldRose]

...

Are you sure you want an answer to that?

That's adorable and also a reason I'll likely never have kids.

You definitely have no more time on your own, that's for sure. Something to consider. You know, losing 20+ years of your life to little cuddly demons.

@Emerald: well, you decided against celibacy, for one thing

This is very true.

Blech.

People say "You're graduating, yay! How do you want to spend the rest of the day, as a celebration?"

They never accept "alone".

That should always be an acceptable option. Do for it! And congrats.

Ah, the price of parenthood. You have my sympathies.

Actually, Lord Dagon demands a goat.

This could work without needing to see the extra quote in the middle....and honestly, a whole goat would go a long way towards feeding all these kids...hmm...

[TaiLiu]

Oh, my. An axe in a house full of children?

This could work without needing to see the extra quote in the middle....and honestly, a whole goat would go a long way towards feeding all these kids...hmm...

They produce milk as well, so that would take care of some of the costs.