Anime vs. Reality

OrbitalRain · Post by **OrbitalRain** » Sat Dec 21, 2002 8:38 pm

you make me sad

JustAnOrdinaryPanda · Post by **JustAnOrdinaryPanda** » Sat Dec 21, 2002 8:40 pm

I swear that is not my intent. Whilst I'm still quite miffed about the amount of self-hate there seemed to be in this thread and utter dependance on the animated entertainment of Japanese origin, I'm just asking a few questions, because you're sounding exactly like someone I know.

So which one was it?

OrbitalRain · Post by **OrbitalRain** » Sat Dec 21, 2002 8:41 pm

Who do I sound like? I know im wortheless thats what everyone tells me. But with anime its different

JustAnOrdinaryPanda · Post by **JustAnOrdinaryPanda** » Sat Dec 21, 2002 8:48 pm

OrbitalRain wrote:Who do I sound like? I know im wortheless thats what everyone tells me. But with anime its different

You know your worthless because everybody tells you? What kind of complex do you have? Geez, think for yourself rather than just believing this shit and running to anime, and please don't turn around and go 'just kidding!'. I barely know why I'm wasting my time in the first place.

Perhaps I'm just curious? I fail to see how with anime it's different, please don't say anything along the lines of 'anime's my friend'.

OrbitalRain · Post by **OrbitalRain** » Sat Dec 21, 2002 9:00 pm

No. Anime is not my friend. Its more like an outlet. People see shrinks for there problems I watch anime. It help releive the stress that builds up. I don't listen to people but its kinda hard when your nickname has been fatboi for 5 years.

Mroni · Post by **Mroni** » Sun Dec 22, 2002 2:42 am

Anime is a freakin addiction once you see one you need to see more and more. My anime collection is easily over 10,000 dollars worth now.

Mr Oni

Trowa4 · Post by **Trowa4** » Sun Dec 22, 2002 9:23 am

I see anime as entertainment that in some way reflects our own lives, whether your as messed up as Shinji in NGE or your surrounded by women like Tenchi.......anime brings a new idea of what life could be and also shows us, the viewers, that maybe some people shouldn't quit their day job........

JustAnOrdinaryPanda · Post by **JustAnOrdinaryPanda** » Sun Dec 22, 2002 9:25 am

Trowa4 wrote:I see anime as entertainment that in some way reflects our own lives, whether your as messed up as Shinji in NGE or your surrounded by women like Tenchi.......anime brings a new idea of what life could be and also shows us, the viewers, that maybe some people shouldn't quit their day job........

Like normal entertainment?

Because I seem to be the only one who fails to see the difference...

thistledown · Post by **thistledown** » Mon Dec 23, 2002 12:05 am

Laniz wrote:(p.s. never try fencing...it's total crap...)

OOOHHH, you will pay for that!

but I'm not sure how yet. 8)

Fencing can be a lot of work, but it can be a fun sport as well. My collage has a major fencing club, which kicks ass in state competitions, that I've been a part of for about 2 years now. Started with Foil and then switched to Saber. Yes you have to worry about things like right-of-way and target area, but if those are a problem, go with Epee. If you have a good instructor, like my first one, you can have a great time.

BTY: Even though I enjoy it, I still suck at it. Likeing something and having skill at it are two totaly different things. Same argument can be made with some music video makers.

However, if you are interested in a more realistic style (read: more animish as well), try a group such as Amtgard. Use any fighting style you want, almost any weapon you want, it's safe, and a lot of fun. Basically, take a piece of bamboo or pvc, glue a roll of fun noodle foam around it (use it in a swimming pool), and put a good soft tip on the end, and you've got yourself a sword. Now go fight somebody with it. check out www.amtgard.com for a better description.

For the more masochistic sword fighters out there, try SCA. Almost the same thing, but use rattan and pvc instead, and without the padding. And much stricter rules and formality too.

Laniz · Post by **Laniz** » Mon Dec 23, 2002 12:59 am

heh...well i did enjoy using the sword...but the rules are anoying.....got banned from a club cause i disobeyed....i was only in it for..what less than a week...but still fomr my experience it's crap, crap crap crap mega crap and crap.