The Spectacular Professor

Russel was struck dumb at coming across another human. So far, all he'd seen since waking up was a few large squirrels and a strange red creature that had been following him ever since. "Oh, hey there! You found yours too, huh Kokomon?" "Hey, Gigimon," Said Kokomon. "Yeah, that's Rem." Gigimon, in his usual friendly manner, hopped right up to greet the new friend. "Pleased to meet ya, Rem! I'm Gigimon and this is Russel O'Brady. I call him Russ. You probably already know Kokomon. I mean, he's your partner and all. Anyway..." "'Scuze me..." "...Telling Patamon the other day, it can't be too long now. I mean..." "Ahem..." "...But he wouldn't know, he's not 'chosen' like me or Kokomon. After all..." "Oi, chatty! Where are we?!" Gigimon blinked. Suddenly he realized that he'd been going off on a tangent again. "Crud. Sorry Russ. I do that sometimes. Salamon says it's like I broke whatever keeps my mouth shut, but I think..." "Nevermind that!" Snapped Russel. "Just answer the question!" "Oh, right. Sorry about that. You're in the Digital World!" "Kokomon mentioned that earlier. What is it?" Rem asked. "It's where the Digimon live, of course!" Russel was getting impatient. "Yeah, not following, little guy. What the heck is a Digimon?" "That hurts, Russ! You don't even know what I am? I'm a Digital Monster!" Rem and Russel exchanged inquisitive looks. "Digital?" "Cripes! You don't even know what I mean by Digital? When are you from? 1000 AD?" Rem made a shuffling motion with his feet. Russel let out a weak cough. "Oh, my... No time for that now, there should be another one arriving soon." Sure enough, out of nowhere, another human materialized in the middle of the group.

[quote name='Solo Tremaine'][COLOR=#503F86]Is it me or has Samus changed? She just seems lighter and a little less powerful than she used to be in Melee.[/COLOR][/QUOTE] I didn't play as her much in Melee, but I remember her being a lot quicker. plus, she seems pretty weak. I've been maining Zero Suit and Sonic lately, so I tend to avoid the Smash Ball as ZSS. Sucks, though, since [I]someone[/I] has to get the darn thing. Also, I take back what I said about Wario Man. He's actually pretty good (haven't played as him, but I've seen him in action.) EDIT: [quote name='Desbreko'][color=#4B0082]Captain Falcon has been dropped 'cause he sucks now[/color][/QUOTE] [IMG]http://www.3gprebel.com/uploads/darthvaderipod.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='Gavin'][size=1] Definitely one of the funnier scenes from Blue Harvest.[/SIZE][/QUOTE] Yeah, I also liked that couch gag. Anyway, here's some good stuff from Newgrounds: [URL="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/434257"][COLOR="Blue"]Transformers Mediocrity[/COLOR][/URL] [URL="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/105053"][COLOR="Blue"]Return of Ganondorf[/COLOR][/URL] [URL="http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/168750"][COLOR="Blue"]Sonic Stereo[/COLOR][/URL] Return of Ganondorf is probably the best one. Watch it. NOW. EDIT: [YOUTUBE="VGCats Caramelldansen"]PFyO7k0JG4M[/YOUTUBE] (Look, I'm sorry, guys. I just went to the VGCats website to see if the latest comic was funny [not really] and there it was. I couldn't help it.)

Okay, I was messing around because I was bored and I just noticed the leeks. I am never leaving this fanclub.

[quote name='8bit'][FONT="Tahoma"][COLOR="DimGray"]So [I]everyone[/I] is accepted. I'm glad eventually I caught the interest of a good group of people. In typical Digimon fashion I'm going to allow those who have signed-up as Digimon choose their partner. The remaining person will post a sign-up for their Digimon or if someone else joins as a Digimon they can be partners.[/COLOR][/FONT][/QUOTE] I think I'll take Russel O'Brady (Zen's character.) A bit of personality difference should be interesting.

[quote name='Desbreko'][color=#4B0082]I can't even imagine how to make a skin based on those. Now, a Chocolate Rain skin, that I can see....[/color][/QUOTE] [B][I][U]DO IT, DES-SAMA.[/U][/I][/B] (Actually, a Rick Roll skin would be pretty easy if you just replace Mai and Mii with Rick Astley and that one girl from the music video, have them do their own dances and use your imagination with the rest. Too bad I don't have any of the necessary equipment to do such a thing, nor have any idea of the complexity of such a project.)

Digimon Sign-Up Sheet [Name]Gigimon [Level] In-Training [Appearance] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Gigimon.jpg[/url] [Attacks] Hot Bite: A typical biting attack Rainbow spit: More of a distraction than anything. Can be used to obstruct vision. [Personality] Docile and fun-loving. Attacks ferociously when threatened, but isn't very strong in this form. Digimon Sign-Up Sheet [Name]Guilmon [Level] Rookie [Appearance] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Guilmon.jpg[/url] [Attacks] Pyro Sphere: Fancy term for a fireball. Rock Breaker: Full-force tackle. Considering how big he is, this probably hurts. [Personality] Energetic, playful, mischevious and a bit sarcastic. Watch out, though. He's pretty strong for a rookie. Digimon Sign-Up Sheet [Name]Growlmon [Level] Champion [Appearance] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Growlmon.jpg[/url] [Attacks] Pyro Blaster: An upgraded Pyro Sphere. Can be used in short bursts or a steady stream. Dragon Slash: Slash at opponent with blades attached to his arms. Mega Napalm: (From a game, I like the move) A practical eruption of Pyro Blasters. Very powerful, but attacks at random, sometimes missing the target completely or harming allies (made that up to counter the power.) [Personality] While he cherishes friends dearly, the heat of battle can cause him to go a bit feral at times. Try not to get in his way when he's upset. First RP! Woot! By the way, As the story advances, are we going into "Modes" as well as higher levels of evolution? (My character's Mega will be Gallantmon either way, but I'm curious.)

Considering how all this came about, I think it's only fair we get a Love Shack Skin. Maybe a Rick Roll one, too.:p

Alright, that's it. I'm joining the fanclub. He's just too much win to handle.

Everything moves! That's pretty cool. I'm going to have to switch back, though. This is all doing a huge number on my masculinity. Besides, I'm pretty fond of OB Standard.

A death of any kind is a tragic thing, but it's also important to keep your head. My first piece of advice is to hold off on any legal action until you get that autopsy back (or about a month passes and there's still no sign of it.) I have 2 reasons for this. The first is that any attorney you consult is likely to press you to sue no matter what they know about the situation because that's how they make money. The second is that no matter how bad the situation seems, a bunch of guys in suits yelling at each other and throwing money around isn't going to fill the hole your friend left. Also, consider the fact that although the doctors at the hospital are extremely adept at what they do, the fact remains that people make mistakes and not everything can be treated in time. They may not saved him, but the hospital didn't make him ill either. It sounds like the hospital's biggest problem is falling behind in their paperwork, which may be caused by an upsurge of patients. Finally, this could be weighing very heavily on the doctors, too. I know if I were a doctor who lost a patient on the operating table, I would feel terrible, as if I killed them myself by not doing enough. On top of that, they'll lose credibility, trust and patients. Though a string of letters over the internet can never sound sympathetic enough, I wish you the best and fond memories of your friend. As for the lawsuit, wait until you're fairly sure the hospital did something very wrong. The shock may be immense, but monetary "compensation" should never be able to compensate for such a loss. As for myself, I have also lost a family member suddenly and unexpectedly. A couple of years ago, my grandfather died of a heart attack. I got home from school one day and found my mom crying her eyes out. She told dad and I what happened and I was instantly stricken with disbelief. I was so shocked I couldn't even cry, which I felt terrible about. I still really miss him, but I get by.

[quote name='chibi-master']Dialup hater say what? What evil?! Does that mean I can kick it's butt with my umbrella?! Does it?![/QUOTE] Nope, sorry, not this round. The mantle of legendary hero has already fallen to Des. All he has to do now is disappear into the woods looking for DeadSeraphim and get sucked into an alternate dimension.

[quote name='Aberinkula'][COLOR="DarkSlateGray"][SIZE="1"]You think 21st Century Digital Boy is a problem, with him gone I rain torment over OB in the form of badly written, yet somewhat great-story-lined stories, and in the form of the dry comedy you've come to know and love. Muahahahahaha I mean, yay! But yeah Des is Uber Cool, if you disagree I will take care of you...[/SIZE] [SIZE="3"][I]MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA[/I][/SIZE][/COLOR][/QUOTE] I only used him as an example because he's the official forum scapegoat. It took me about 5 hours to realize who you were last time you changed your screenname. Plus, it's fun to verbally abuse people who aren't in attendance at the time. Rach, you may use my humble tale of the Legendary Hero if you want, but I doubt you will.

[quote name='chibi-master']Ummm...I don't mean to offend, but, who is Desbroko?! I know Des is a member and administrator, but, since every time that I hear the name people sound like they're worshipping someone I wasn't too sure...Please forgive my stupidity and do not throw grenades at me...if it helps, I'm sick today...*pukes*[/QUOTE] Desbreko is not just the site administrator. He is also the greatest force of good on behalf of Otakuites everywhere. Legend tells us that whenever the Otaku Network falls victim to the evil forces of 21st Century Digital Boy, the legendary Fiend of Bandwidth, a great hero will rise to challenge the evildoer and send him back to the depths of 4Chan where he belongs. Desbreko is that hero. Although he has recently fallen to the allure of Caramelldansen, there are those who still believe he will one day rise again to smite evil and its sickeningly cute ways.

[quote name='Desbreko'][color=#4B0082]It's true, though. The epic tale of Desbreko has simply been too great for anyone to tell. I've heard that a couple people tried but were so humbled by the undertaking that they secluded themselves from the world and became monks.[/color][/QUOTE] And I suppose that was before the revelation of your evil daughter Indifference?

I just now realized that the glorious overlord and Hero of Time IRL has no article. Whut? Seriously, how did this get overlooked?

[quote name='Rachmaninoff']Now if only a DS Lite didn't run around $130.00[/QUOTE] Ever consider buying used? My friend is perfectly content with his original DS and used they probably run somewhere in the neighborhood of 60-80 bucks. A Lite would probably not be much more than that. Also, once you finish Ace Attorney, I highly recommend the rest of the series (which includes Apollo Justice.) I own all 4 and I've replayed at least 1 case of each.

[IMG]http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/manga/pix/characterkurotowa.gif[/IMG] Finally found one. Of course, I don't have the headpiece and I shave once in a while, so no facial hair yet, but it's scary. I even act like this guy sometimes (roll with the punch-wise, not get in Kushana's pants-wise.)

[quote name='sbsp13668'][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][COLOR="Navy"]Then there's the no playlist rule, which makes Worlds dull compared to MyOtaku sites. Besides, some people post rather long posts and one song just isn't going to last long enough for a music lover to get through the whole post with their sanity intact. Well, I think you get the point here; Worlds aren't as interesting as sites.[/COLOR][/FONT][/QUOTE] Ack! Real quick before I forget: There's these neat programs on most computers that allow you to download CD's to your computer, keep backups of the songs and play them whenever you like. Some people may not know this, but you can actually use those while browsing the internet! I do it all the time. Sometimes I do it while playing video games, too.

[quote name='sbsp13668'][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][COLOR="Navy"]I've been getting the impression that MyOtaku is being ignored in all these changes/improvements because some people think that those who are sticking with MyOtaku are unwilling to change. The fact is that some people are sticking with MyOtaku because they don't like change and other people are with MyOtaku because they simply don't like the changes that have been made around TheOtaku and MyOtaku. There are many reasons people don't like these changes, they're inconvenient and they're seperating TheOtaku and MyOtaku. Maybe I'm a little late in voicing this, but this point of view needs to be voiced and it would be great if something could be done about it.[/COLOR][/FONT][/quote] Fire away. [quote]The first change should be well known by now, since many Otaku-ians agree that it's caused some inconveniences for them. That change would be the limit placed on pictures, music, and videos in Worlds. The limit on pictures in World blogs disables users from joining clubs, since the club banner is a picture. Of course several users also like posting a few images in their posts, such as avatars, captioned pictures, photos, and pictures of the week (or however often the user posts). Then there's the no playlist rule, which makes Worlds dull compared to MyOtaku sites. Besides, some people post rather long posts and one song just isn't going to last long enough for a music lover to get through the whole post with their sanity intact. Well, I think you get the point here; Worlds aren't as interesting as sites. [/quote] First of all, the term is "Otakuite," you hoodlum. :smirk: Also, while I agree with many of your statements, your "point" happens to be an opinion. It would be best if you state it as such. [quote]Another inconvenience created by Version Vibrant is commenting and private messaging. On a similar note with the picture, music, and video limit, the new comment system is dull. No colour and no font styles=no fun. Comments are [I]always[/I] interesting to read, but font style and colour allow users to get a little more creative with their comments and it can show off personality or identification. Some users use colours to identify themselves, such as Raina always using the blue font and Magnus Lensherr always using the indigo font. Also, the new comment window on TheOtaku doesn't work so well with older computers; sometimes the comment box takes [B]forever[/B] to open or just freezes the computer up. As for the PM problem, the link between both websites in PMs was a luxury we all took for granted. Those on MyOtaku are forced to go to TheOtaku to read their PMs, so it seems that the two websites are being divided purposely, since the only link still holding the two together is the portfolio link that everyone's used to. I could go on for ages about the inconvenience of the PM problem, but I don't have ages to go on about something and I'm sure other members have already voiced their opinion on this problem too.[/quote] Most of this is probably to avoid cluttering up the sites and eating away bandwidth. Also, I'm pretty sure comments aren't necessarily supposed to be "fun." They're a way for users to discuss work and give criticism or show interest. Besides, we have those cute little emotes now. [quote]Here's the major point put up against people still hanging out on MyOtaku: those who stick with MyOtaku are anti-social and are mean to the new members for not wanting to talk to them. [I]Not true.[/I] Now that TheOtaku and MyOtaku have been divided, some people have chosen TheOtaku blogging and others have chosen MyOtaku blogging, the smart people have chosen both. It doesn't sound totally fair to be choosing sides (or to even be forced into choosing sides), but MyOtaku-ians prefer the friends who are still on MyOtaku too. Whereas, TheOtaku-ians prefer the friends who've gone to TheOtaku. Then there's smart members, such as ElvesAteMyRamen, who are blogging on TheOtaku and MyOtaku, so they don't have to make people choose. Therefore, users still on MyOtaku aren't being mean towards new members or anti-social, they're choosing (what they believe to be) a sort of lesser of two evils. Most MyOtaku-ians are blogging on MyOtaku to keep their better friends stuck to MyOtaku happy, but are commenting on Worlds as well. (I think Elves' approach to this issue is still the best though, since it allows both types of Otaku-ians to feel comfortable). [/quote] Now I'm positively sure I missed something. When did a war start over a blogging system feud? [IMG]http://media.urbandictionary.com/image/large/internet-24591.jpg[/IMG] [quote]The next change serves as an inconvenience and a separation, subscriptions. Subscriptions are a great feature, they really let you keep up with your friends' activities. However, if you've subscribed to a lot of members, you won't be able to keep up with a lot of their activities. The list showing new updates from the subscribed members only shows about 15 of the newest updates and bumps any older updates on the list. So people who are subscribed to a lot of members can't keep up with all the updates, since they keep getting bumped off the list by other updates. MyOtaku allows users to see who's updated most recently, but that's only for blogs, so even that has a downside. If Version Vibrant hadn't come along, users would be able to keep track of subscribed members' artwork and blogs through MyOtaku's backroom and the Artist Tracker feature that used to be on TheOtaku.[/quote] This is a good point and I can see your concern. [quote]Lastly, MyOtaku acted as a home to several members, expecting them to leave those memories and friends to make Worlds isn't fair. The Guestbook and Archives on MyOtaku are full of memories for members who've been around a while. MyOtaku has a few flaws, but with all these changes happening to TheOtaku it's being ignored. The reason for the lack of acknowledgement seems to be the idea that MyOtaku-ians will never accept change and that TheOtaku is better than MyOtaku. Both sites are awesome, but improvements need to happen to[I] both[/I] sites. I'm not saying stop blogging on TheOtaku, or that MyOtaku is better than TheOtaku. I'm saying that introducing a different blogging system was a screw up (and it can't be helped now), but there are more improvements needed on MyOtaku as well as on TheOtaku in order to satisfy all members.[/quote] Homes? Leaving memories? Are we talking about a website or an impoverished 3rd world country here? [quote][COLOR="DarkRed"]Well, it's just an opinion. A poorly written opinion that I might have to come back to later, but at the moment I'm out of time. So try to understand this and let's all try to push for[I] better[/I] changes. :catgirl: LOL! I never liked OtakuBoards very much, but I'm kinda glad nothing bad has happened to [I]this[/I] website at least! :catgirl:[/color][/QUOTE] [I]I[/I] happened to this website. Beware. Seriously though, I understand your concern, but I think you're overreacting.

Okay, just saw [B]Princess Mononoke[/B]. Loved it. Miyazaki's done it again. Epic masterpiece. The violence did get a bit gratuitous, though, so my favorite remains [B]Nausicaa[/B] for now. [B]Kiki's Delivery Service[/B] next. Expecting to enjoy it, probably still won't beat out you-know-what, though. I should probably watch [B]Spirited Away[/B] again while I'm at it. I'm not sure if I've seen it all.

Shlum... Sounds interesting. Yes, very. Very interesting. I still prefer Smurf, though. It's Smurfin' smurftastic, mah smurfs.

Here's the series that inspired the Boot to the Head video in the first post. These are pretty fun. There's language, though. Just a caution. Also, if the audio gets out of sync, it's probably Youtube's fault. [YOUTUBE="Phoenix Wrong"]lYPyOIaLdTU[/YOUTUBE] PS: the best scene starts at 4:34, Also, crude humor.

Just saw [B]Porco Rosso[/B]. I was a bit disappointed at the ending, but the humor and unique plot made up for it. Pales in comparison to [B]Nausicaa[/B], though. Not Miyazaki's best, but it was worth the 4 buck rental. I'm thinking [B]Princess Mononoke[/B] next. Good idea/bad idea? EDIT: Hookay, the library doesn't have it. Instead, I ordered [B]Kiki's Delivery Service[/B]. I'm trying to get through all of Miyazaki's stuff. And yes, I found the [B]Nausicaa[/B] Manga. It's really good.

Be my guest... [IMG]http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n72/Aceburner85/apollo-confidentc.gif[/IMG] But I call Apollo!