Shy

[size=1]Very much so! The more the merrier! -Shy[/size]

Get out your magnifying glasses! Here are the first round of answers from our suspects: [quote=Suspect #1]1) I could never leave a comrade behind. I would protect them to the best of my ability until help could be organized to not only get them the medical treatment they needed, but to also get them transported to safety. 2) I would choose a bunny rabbit. Because no one can resist petting a cute rabbit and doing so would put an end to the horrible fight. 3) I always make my bed when I get up in the morning.[/quote] [quote=Suspect #2]1) I'd try to help the person in need, especially if they're my 'comrade'. If they'd be some sort of asshole that has been annoying the crap out of me ever since I met them, I'd drop to the floor and reflect on the situation for a moment. 2) Bunny rabbits are dead cool, I'm not planning on using one to beat someone up. Bombs do boom and are pretty unpractical in a lot of situations, also because I don't have the best throwing arm, so I'd have to set it up from before. Therefore, I'd have to go for the knife out of these three. 3) Only if it looks real awful and I have absolutely nothing to do and someone is coming over. Only in the case where all three of those situations are present.[/quote] [quote=Suspect #3]1) I would do what I can for the person. But I'd probably be too scared and end up looking out for myself! 2) Bunnies are scary but bombs are better. 3) Sometimes.[/quote] Okay! So we have two more rounds of questioning left. If you have any additional questions you can PM your spokesperson (Aaryanna_Mom.) [b]Please note that the next three questions are due by tomorrow[/b]. Things are relatively quiet now, but you still need to be vigilant. The terrorists are masters of deceit, and there is no telling what bizarre attack they may plan next. - [b][color=purple]Grape Ape[/b][/color]

Okay, here's the deal: As stated in the private message, there are three possible suspects among you that could be terrorists. I would like for you to all private message [b]Aaryanna_Mom[/b] questions that you would like to ask these suspects (or you can post them within this thread.) None of the questions may be too straightforward (i.e., what is your username). [b]Mom[/b] will then choose three of the submitted questions to ask the suspects. She will post them up in this thread. The suspects will then private message me their answers. I will post their answers in this thread. [b]All questions will be due tomorrow night (roughly 24 hours from the time of this post[/b].) So, I suggest that you promptly private message [b]Mother[/b] your questions. You will have three rounds of questions at your disposal. At the end of the third, your spokesperson will have to guess who the traitor is. So, I suggest that you do not squander this chance to get your questions in, whatever they may be. - [b][color=purple]Grape Ape[/b][/color] PS: We also have at least one other high-profile Counter-Terrorist joining our ranks soon, although they probably won't get involved until the end of this mission.

I entered Mother's quarters with a glass of milk in tow. Much of the recent fighting had targeted her, perhaps the cost of sympathizing with the fallen terrorist soldiers. She was sitting on the side of her bed, clearly bothered by recent events. Mother was one of our strongest agents, and more importantly, a friend. It only seemed appropriate that I speak with her personally. [b]"I'm sorry about that mess back there,"[/b] I said softly, gesturing out towards the forums behind me, [b]"One can't expect much honor in this war when they recruit 13 year-olds."[/b] [b]"That's nonsense!"[/b] She huffed, [b]"None of my children would have acted this way!"[/b] It was then when it hit me. I had been fighting for so long I lost track of what I was fighting for. For some it was the freedom to discuss whatever they want without fear of persecution, but for others like Mother, she was fighting this war for her family. Maybe it was long overdue for me to figure out why I had gotten into this mess in the first place. [b]"You're very correct, Mother,"[/b] I replied, [b]"And that is what seperates our side from theirs. Even in the most drastic situation, I couldn't imagine us killing our own teammates and feeding them to a mythical beast."[/b] She grabbed the glass of milk from my hand and took a swig. Mother looked me straight in the eye before she spoke, sending a chill down my spine. [b]"We are fighting just as passionately as they are, Grape Ape. Exactly what do you think we're going to do when we find this traitor?"[/b] In all of the recent chaos that thought hadn't crossed my mind once. Would we be willing to imprison one of our own? Was that any more humane than what Charlie Bin Laden had done? [b]"I don't know the answer to that question yet, my dear. But we'll never find this traitor without your help," My tone of voice began to turn grave, "It appears the team has almost unanimously chosen you as their spokesperson, their chief investigator in the quest to find the traitor."[/b] [b]"I don't know if I'm interested in the added responsibility,"[/b] Mother said, [b]"Couldn't someone with a little more... spirit take the job?[/b] I stood up, and headed out towards the entryway. There was a moment of silence before I turned around to face her. [b]"If the support of your teammates isn't enough to snap you out of this funk, then I don't know what will."[/b] I said, [b]"You are one of the most beloved and capable agents we have. Myself and the rest of the CTU have the utmost faith in you and your interview skills."[/b] I began to turn around again, but stopped myself halfway. [b]"Oh and one more thing.[/b] Mother raised an eyebrow. [b]"Yes?[/b] [b]"Cheer up for me. Please?"[/b] Mother grinned, and with that I left her quarters. Mission accomplished. As far as I'm concerned we're done in the hentai threads. I appreciate all of the intelligent and carefully constructed arguments we used against them, and I think they were very effective. The fact that they resorted to personal attacks towards the end was a clear display of how desperate they were. Remember that we need those interview questions in roughly 12 hours from this post. You can post your questions directly in this thread or send them to our spokesperson, Mom, via PM. Thank you again for all of the time and effort you have put into this project so far. Hopefully everyone is enjoying themselves. If not, let me know and I'll do everything I can to correct that. - [b][color=purple]Grape Ape[/b][/color]

[size=1]Excellent work, Zeke. Sandy has a difficult decision to make. -Shy[/size]

[quote name='Charles']Lastly, if people did not want hentai on OB, we wouldn't have a thread with over 100 replies already.[/quote][size=1]Conversely I could say there is a demand for an anti-hentai forum, based solely on the amount of replies this thread has received. So where's my anti-hentai forum? -Shy[/size]

[size=1]DigitalWhoever: If your posts are in any way representative of the the maturity level of these boards, then I think you've probably made the strongest argument so far [i]against[/i] adding a hentai forum. Keep your personal attacks to yourself. This is a discussion forum, not a workshop for fledgling insult comedians. Perhaps her virtual spanking was out of line, but no moreso than anything we've seen in this thread so far. You are the last person who should be able to speak about overstepping boundaries. Her point about the potential legal conflicts of adding a hentai forum are valid. Certainly there are a million ways that youngsters can be exposed to adult material, but I don't see why OB has to be one of them. Open a seperate window and fap off to that, heh. As for my challenge: In the anime hentai thread the most thorough and intelligent posts regarding the subject have been made by members who don't support the creation of a hentai forum. If the members most likely to post in a hentai forum don't support the creation of one, exactly what audience is this proposed forum catering to? I've yet to see any evidence that there is a significant demand for something like this. -Shy[/size]

I sat at Ploppy's seat in the Command Center and tapped my fingers impatiently against the desk. Just the mere thought of having a traitor within my organization sickened me; how could I have been so careless as to let something like this happen? The video monitors lit up once more, this time displaying a series of disturbing images from the past day. Tentacles, cleavage and robots were attacking the Suggestions forum, clearly another distraction from the problem at hand. [i]"These terrorists sicken me,"[/i] I thought to myself, [i]"Have they no decency?"[/i] While we may have lost our nerve in some portions of the battle, it was the terrorists who suffered the true casualties. Premonition, one of the alleged 'freedom fighters' who had infiltrated our base only hours ago, was ruthlessly killed by Charlie Bin Laden for his insubordination. The punishment for agreeing with the CTU, even for a moment, was certain death. I wondered if this and the current rehabilitation of Engel were early signs of victory. Still, no victory could be assured while one of our own was secretly turning against us. Ploppy the Spaceship entered the room, followed closely behind by the former prisoner Engel. [b]"Grape Ape. The prisoner has publicly turned his backs to the terrorists."[/b] Ploppy said as he snatched a notebook computer from Engel's hands. The agent opened the screen and allowed me to read this declaration for myself. It was a simple, but effective argument for the CTU. [b]"At this point in the game,"[/b] I said sternly, [b]"We are going to need to make stronger points than that."[/b] Ploppy nodded and Engel began to lower his head in shame. [b]"But, I must admit, it's an excellent job for a... turncoat like yourself. Welcome to the organization, Eng--"[/b] [b]"No!"[/b] the young man shouted, [b]"Engel was the name of a monster and a terrorist. That man is dead... I want you to call me [u]Sanguinius[/u]."[/b] [b]"Very well, Sanguinius. I have an important mission for you... for everyone."[/b] I pressed one of the buttons on the Command Center, sending out a high-frequency signal to summon the rest of the CTU. We had quite a mystery on our hands, and we needed to find someone to solve it. All of you have received a PM detailing the specifics of this next mission. There will be three rounds of interrogation, each containing three questions. It is up to you to think of these questions and elect a spokesperson to ask them. [b]You have until tomorrow night (roughly 30 hours from this post) to select that spokesperson and decide which questions you should use.[/b] Personal questions that would reveal the identity of the potential traitors such as 'How old are you?" "Where are you from?" or "What is your name?" obviously won't be allowed. I challenged the terrorists to create a hentai thread in the Anime Lounge to gague any potential interest in the subject. I urge you NOT to post in it. That thread will die on its own, completely killing their argument that there is demand for a hentai forum. If you have any opinions about the subject, please continue to post them in the Suggestions thread. You have all done an excellent job so far. - [b][color=purple]Grape Ape[/b][/color] Edit: It also appears there is some sort of strange thread in the Otaku Lounge created by Alan (DeadSeraphim.) This is not a coordinated terror attack, so ignore it.

[size=1]It's obvious we're dragging this argument away from what the original intent was. If you think there is a large demand for a hentai forum, prove it. Make a thread about hentai in the Anime Lounge, and discuss it. See how active that is. I dare you. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]These forums aren't supposed to be a substitution for 'real' social interaction, and they certainly aren't supposed to be a substitution for therapy. There is no denying that many use the internet to pursue their sexual fantasies, but this isn't the type of site where we do that. If anything, allowing more sexual freedom on the boards opens a Pandora's Box: Exactly when is the line crossed? Should we next create a sub-forum devoted to snuff films? The fact of the matter is that hentai is pornography. There's no denying that. At the least hentai is a way for men to live out tentacle rape fantasies, and at worst it allows members to cross social and legal boundaries to reach sexual gratification. If these forums (or even theOtaku.com) were geared towards a less mainstream audience I could see the need for us to add niche forums like this. TheOtaku.com represents the Western view of anime and manga, much of which has been censored and edited to appeal to our stricter ethic and moral codes. This isn't overmoderation, either, we're simply trying to look after younger members. Parents trust this site to a certain extent, so it isn't worth squandering that trust to allow a few horny teenagers to discuss their anime sex fantasies. We aren't 'hardcore' here. We have traditionally been a site that attracts Pokemon and Naruto fans. I don't see how that type of member base would benefit from a hentai forum. If anything we have been moving in the opposite direction for years: removing specialty forums and anime shrines to make our site enjoyable by the widest audience possible. Creating 'Adults Only' forums limits our potential audience, and alienates younger members who may already have been a part of our community for years.[quote name='The Boss][color=darkred][size=1]I honestly don't see the big problem about this whole hentai forum deal. I mean come on, quit being such republicans. Since when is it wrong to enjoy some good old fashion girl-on-girl-on-demon-on-rapist action?[/color'][/size][/quote] As The Boss points out, tentacle porn and rape are extremely prevalent in hentai, probably moreso than girl-on-girl or boy-on-boy action. We limit cursing in our discussion and anime forums, and by the same token we should protect younger members from extreme adult content and sexuality. It's a very slippery slope to condone and endorse fictional rape; I can't imagine being a part of a forum that allows the abuse and objectification of women but forbids double posting. -Shy[/size]

[quote name='Copycatalyst']The word pornography in its denotation is what it is; its connotation is another matter altogether, and is not some mere semantical squabble.[/quote] [size=1]What would you rather call it? Smut? We're not arguing semantics here, we're arguing about obscenity. While your points are well-written, it is absurd to think that we'd ever promote such a dangerous and controversial form of entertainment on this site. The arguments to create a Yaoi forum were meant to be humorous, and it was ultimately concluded that the subject simply couldn't support its own forum. Despite the fact that we are a part of an anime-related network of sites, even the Anime Lounge is fairly inactive. Manga, a much broader subject, has a dedicated sub-forum and is hardly posted in at all. What makes hentai so special or popular within our community that it would require its own forum? Nudity is present throughout all art, but hentai and pornography objectify women and the human body. Unless we are going to go so far as to restrict/ban members under 18 years of age, I think having a hentai forum sends a dangerous about what kind of message board community this is. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]I have to disagree with the idea of larger banners/avatars because they would inevitably lead to slower loading times. While my connection is relatively fast by today's standards, I know there are a lot of members who still use dial-up and 56k. OB has always prided itself on quick loading times and even a minor change in banner sizes could lead to severe lagging. Even most of the current threads in the art studio load slowly for me, and if the entire boards were like that it would definitely discourage me from visiting. The last thing we want to do is exclude members because of their slow connection speeds. The current banner/avatar limits are more than generous, and I think you'll find that most patriotic members feel the same way. As for hentai: TheOtaku.com and OtakuBoards are family sites. While we occasionally dabble in more 'adult' content in RPGs and discussions, we are always clear about putting up a disclaimer to warn younger members. Having an entire public forum devoted to cartoon porn seems unneccessary, and it would put us in direct conflict with the family-friendly environment we try to promote on the boards. If you want to discuss hentai so badly you can always create a thread about it in the Anime Lounge, just be sure to put up a disclaimer of some kind. Anything more than a handful of threads about the subject would hurt the forum, and attract the wrong kinds of members to our little community. Are you trying to invite sexual predators and deviants to OB? -Shy[/size]

I exited the Manga Workshop more confused and uncertain than I was before this discussion had begun. Was there really a traitor in my organization, and how did Charlie Bin Laden really know about the spy I had planted when this war began? The first mission was a complete success. I couldn't be more proud of how the CTU handled this job, but I had no way of knowing if they would be as successful in finding an enemy within their own ranks. Still, as I replayed the war in my head certain names and actions seemed to stand out. I figured it was best I keep these suspicions to myself for the time being; tonight we would celebrate our first victory, and welcome the new recruits we had been sent. I swiped my keycard at the entrance to the base and walked inside. Things were quiet; perhaps [i]too[/i] quiet. Birmingham and Japan greeted me as I entered. [b]"Hey boss!"[/b] they said in unison, each eating a piece of cake. [b]"Hello agents,"[/b] I replied, removing my jacket and hanging it against the wall, [b]"Has anyone seen Ploppy the Spaceship? I have urgent matters to discuss."[/b] Japan pointed me towards the Command Center, where Ploppy was observing activies going on throughout the boards. It was obvious that this latest mission had taken its toll on him, Ploppy had hardly slept in the past 48 hours, and he didn't notice my entrance. [b]"Are you okay, Ploppy?"[/b] I asked. [b]"Huzahaha!?"[/b] He shouted as he stumbled out of his chair. [b]"You've done well, soldier. Perhaps you should rest and let the rest of us take over."[/b] [b]"No sir. I still haven't had a chance to contact The One. If this Blue Demon really has returned, we'll need her in the coming battle."[/b] He was right. If the rumors were true we would be out-manned and out-witted by the terrorists. Still, I couldn't risk having one of my best agents falling asleep when I needed him the most. [b]"Go to your quarters,"[/b] I said as I pointed towards the door, [b]"And that's an order."[/b] Ploppy saluted me and headed towards his bedroom. Deciding to keep watch over the base myself, I observed the video monitors closely for any unusual activity. Perhaps the cameras placed throughout our base would give me the information I needed to catch this alleged traitor once and for all. It was then I noticed several dark figured approaching the base from outside. Visibility was far too low to confirm their identities, so I sounded the alarm immediately and raced to meet these strangers. Po and Webster were quick to follow me as I raced through the long hallway and towards the main entrance. [b]"What are we running for?"[/b] Po asked, noticably winded from the short jog. [b]"Not sure. Why [i]are[/i] we running Grape Ape? This is most unusual!"[/b] [b]"Someone is at the entrance. I think it might be the TTC."[/b] [b]"What? That's impossible! We just kicked them out!"[/b] Po replied. We finally reached the main entrance and opened the door slowly. Webster withdrew the pocket dictionary he held in his pocket, and prepared to use it as a weapon. The dark figured approached, slowly creepingo into the light of the entryway. A shiver of fear went through my spine until I saw the identity of these mysterious guests. A beautiful young woman entered the room and we instantly locked eyes. It was her. [b]"Hello Shy,"[/b] she said, [b]"It's been a long time. You hardly ever write me anymore."[/b] [b]"I'm sorry, my dear. You know how war is. And I go by 'Grape Ape' now."[/b] We laughed, and I turned towards Webster and Po. [b]"Gentlemen, I would like you to meet Sara. The reinforcements have arrived."[/b] The search for the traitor begins, but first we have a problem to deal with in the Suggestions forum. If their pleas for hentai and larger banners are not countered soon we will undoubtedly be flooded with giant, hideous banners featuring Mitch. Please take some time to greet the new members, and new members please come up with a code name for yourself within your first post. [b]The details of how to catch the traitor will be revealed shortly, but for now please deal with the worst suggestion ever![/b] - [b][color=purple]Grape Ape[/b][/color]

[size=1]Congratulations, the first challenge is over and that means we can start accepting new players! You have all been accepted. Each of you should receive a Private Message shortly explaining the game in more detail, and which team you will be assigned to. Please remember that the details of the PM, and the RPG itself are TOP SECRET. I cannot stress that point enough. Of course, [b]we are still accepting entries into this RPG.[/b] However, we won't be able to include anyone new who signs up for a few days, since we are about to begin our second challenge. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]It's interesting that in your story you make it sound as if the CTU leader is lying. In my manga one of the terrorists was foolish enough to give Grape Ape classified information under his own free will. I know that if I were writing the terrorist leader character, I would make sure that fool was punished in an extremely painful and public manner. Grape Ape has a lot of confidence in his teammates in the story, so he would take that playful jest from the terrorist leader seriously. He would also remind the terrorist that these bombs were supposed to be placed in open threads, yet two were put in closed ones. Grape Ape would be drawn with a very annoyed expression on his face, perhaps with little 'anger lines' shooting out of his forehead, like in Peanuts. It would make a lot of sense for each team member character to ask the potential traitors a few questions. Maybe there are multiple characters who have been acting suspiciously, so perhaps there are a few possibilities. At this point in the story each character should examine their teammates closely and try to see if they spot the traitor within their ranks. I was also thinking of including a talking animal sidekick of some sorts. Everyone in manga seems to have at least one. -Shy[/size]

[size=1]I think, in this manga, Grape Ape would take offense to someone who trivializes the war by calling it a 'game.' However, he is willing to admit that there is a spy within the ranks of the terrorists as well. Grape Ape thinks that with the way your 'loyal' followers are leaking information, it would be difficult for you to discern the real terrorists from the spies. In the manga, he would offer the terrorist leader a tray of cupcakes as a temporary peace offering between the two sides while they discuss the details of this further. Your thoughts? -Shy[/size]

I put on my purple leisure suit and began to head towards the exit of the base. Built with the hopes and dreams of a single member behind them. the Manga Workshop was largely considered a wasteland these days. In fact, I couldn't remember the last time I had been anywhere near an anime forum; when I called that place my home the boards were a different place, and I was a much different man. [b]"Peacock,"[/b] I said, putting my hand on his shoulder, [b]"I am putting you in command of this group while I'm away. If something is to happen to me while I'm discussing my favorite manga, follow my example and lead us to victory."[/b] [b]"Um. Sure."[/b] Peacock replied as he rolled his eyes, [b]"Someone should get over to Music/Movies/[i]Whatever[/i], and take care of the terror attacks. Nobody wants to see those nipples when they're discussing summer blockbusters.[/b] Mother approached me with a tray of cupcakes. As one of our most seasoned veterans in the war against terror, she knew how to balance the pressures of war with her love of baked goods. [b]"Would you mind giving these to the terrorists for me?"[/b] She asked innocently. How could I say no to a woman like that? While feeding the enemy is not something I normally condone, I knew that she had an ace up her sleeve. Armed with an arsenal of frosting and sprinkles, I entered the Manga Workshop unsure of what I would find there...

[size=1]It turns out that I am working on a manga with a very similar premise, only it would be done from the counter-terrorists' side. My main character, the CTU leader Grape Ape, is a very talented and powerful leader. I know in my manga he would be offended by anyone who accuses him of planting a spy on the opposing side. However, if someone were to be spying for the opposing side I couldn't say whether or not Grape Ape would be willing to share that information with an enemy. Perhaps each could let the other leader know who the traitor is, and they could leave clues for teammates to figure it out. I haven't settled on an art style yet, but I imagine that the colors of red, white and blue would be featured very prominently in my manga. -Shy[/size]

[b]"What do you think? Do I look like an ape to you?"[/b] I asked Birmingham as I examined the hair on my arm. [b]"I think it was more like a metaphor, sir,"[/b] he replied, [b]You know, he was calling you primitive."[/b] [b]"They might also have been hallucinating. Drugs and terror are almost always linked in some way."[/b] Po added. [b]"Or it might be your forehead,"[/b] Peacock said, [b]"It's a little bit... [i]slopey[/i]."[/b] I grumbled. The fact that we could waste time discussing my remeblance to the real Grape Ape was a testament to how efficient we were as a team. Almost all of the bombs had been deactivated, and we had yet to rely on information from the terrorist known as Engel. As long as lives were at risk we could never truly relax, but with more than 24 hours left and only a few bombs still needing deactivation it seemed like an appropriate time to celebrate. [b]"Encrypted message coming in!"[/b] Ploppy the Spaceship announced as a foreign, un-American series of words spilled out over the video monitors. [b]"It appears they are too poor to afford many vowels, sir,"[/b] Webster said with a grin as he examined the message, [b]"This is going to be difficult to decode."[/b] I nodded. These terrorists finally appeared to be getting organized. If the rumors of the Blue Demon's return were true, then we already had too much on our plate to deal with encryption. [b]"Someone get on top of this!"[/b] I shouted as I smashed my fists against the table. Peacock moved closer towards me, and began running his overly-manicured fingers up and down the top of my face. [b]"See? [i]Slopey.[/i]"[/b]

[QUOTE=dragoonreaper]Transformers will rock the theaters! [IMG]http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/4926/mitchslapns1.gif[/IMG][/QUOTE] [size=1]Oh I definitely agree. While I don't remember a lot about the cartoon series, it was something I used to watch religiously as a child. Once you can get past the silly concept, I think Transformers is going to be a real crowd-pleaser. My Grandma kind of wants to see it, so it looks like everyone from shirtless poets to 80-something grandmothers are excited about this movie. Hopefully the producers have been trying to make this a good film, rather than a two hour Dodge commercial. -Shy[/size]

[quote name='Aaryanna_Mom']So, oh great leader...why was the last one in a closed thread? :p *pulls out her paddle* I'm looking at you and that no good Charles by the way. ;)[/quote] That's an excellent question. I'm going to check through all of the threads now and see if any of the others are closed. The fact that we can beat the Terrorists when they cheat only shows how superior we are to them. - [b][color=purple]Grape Ape[/color][/b] Edit: It appears all of the others are open. And we won. Go us.

[b]"Great work everyone,"[/b] I beamed towards the others. In only a few short hours four of the deadly bombs had been deactivated, but I knew they wouldn't all be so simple to find. I pointed in various directions, hoping to drum up a sense of urgency within our group. [b]"You two, go there!"[/b] I shouted, [b]"You two, go that way!"[/b] [b]"Excellent demonstration of your leadership, boss!"[/b] Shades muttered in a deadpan tone of voice. [b]"Thank you. I'll remain here to counter the terror attacks. Anyone who volunteers can work alongside me to repel their most recent strikes."[/b] Suddenly Mother sauntered into the hallway carrying a tray of cupcakes. [b]"She disarms explosives [i]and[/i] she bakes?"[/b] Ploppy said, [b]"I think I'm in love."[/b]

[size=1]Naps drives to the border to escape persecution from his fellow members. -Shy[/size]

[quote name='Nonentity']I'm looking forward to Transformers.[/quote][size=1]Yeah, I think we all feel a little 'Mitch Slapped' with the way they have been marketing Transformers. Did anyone else see the MTV Movie awards? That thing was basically a three-hour long commercial for the movie, and it made me sick. The trailers and hype surrounding Transformers is pretty good, so I don't see why they need to shove it in our faces like a shirtless teenager or something.[/size] [quote name='I'm Not Nomura][color=hotpink][b]I gotta see Busty Cops 88.[/b'][/color][/quote][size=1]I haven't seen the trailers for that one yet, but it wouldn't surprise me. You make a really good point about how many sequels are in theaters this Summer. So far I've seen Shrek 3, Pirates 3 and Spider-Man 3, and they were all major disappointments. There are some movies that just don't lend themselves well to sequels, there are more ways to capitalize on the success of a film than do a direct sequel. Knocked Up is a good example of this: it features much of the same cast and tone of The 30 Year-Old Virgin, but can definitely stand on its own. Sadly the success of this Summer's sequels is probably just going to encourage Hollywood to go out and make more of them.[/size] [QUOTE=indifference][COLOR=Indigo]Who wants to see any of the movies when this is more entertaining? [IMG]http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/4926/mitchslapns1.gif[/IMG] In a strange weird way of course. Still perhaps I should break down and actually see Shrek 3. Or not. [/COLOR][/QUOTE][size=1]Shrek 3 was the best of the 'three-quels' so far, although I must admit that watching Mitch shirtless is probably a little bit more entertaining. There really wasn't anything spectacular about it. This film felt like the one that was msot geared towards children, but it might just be because the plot was so simple and straightforward. The inclusion of the new characters was a mixed bag: I loved the snarky princesses. but hated Artie and Merlin. At least it tried to inject some life into the franchise, which is something you can't say for every sequel out there. -Shy[/size]

Rai stood up from his chair, and exited the base, his terrible stench following closely behind him. [b]"That was... unusual.."[/b] Japan said. [b]"Very."[/b] Po added, [b]"Did Mother give Engel the... aspirin?"[/b] [b]"That he did!"[/b] Ploppy the Spaceship announced over the intercom, [b]"But we've got bigger problems than that right now. The Terrorists are attacking the Music/Movies/TV forum with their signature brand of spam... and it ain't pretty."[/b] [b]"And the bombs have been activated."[/b] I said. [b]"Right, right,[/b] Ploppy said as he continued staring into the surveillance monitors, [b]"But this guy's nipples are [i]huge[/i]."[/b]