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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Semjaza Azazel [/i] [B]However, it has Eddie Murphy. This man is like my kryptonite. He's been playing the same character since Beverly Hills Cop. It never ends and every year it just gets less and less funny (with a few random highlights). [/B][/QUOTE] This is absolutely true. Anything Murphy has touched within the past two years has been [i]terrible.[/i] [i]Pluto Nash[/i] anyone? [i]Daddy Daycare?[/i] Well, there was the possible exception of [i]Shrek.[/i]But, for the most part, his voice is obnoxious and I've grown tired of his character. It's loud and thoroughly unfunny. [i]The Haunted Mansion[/i] isn't something I'll be seeing. It does have some potential, but it'll most likely rely on a constant string of sight gags that I won't find amusing. It may appeal to younger audiences, but from where I stand, it's likely to be mediocre at best. The [i]Scary Movie[/i] series has pretty much cornered the market of satirizing horror flicks anyway.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Dead-Angel [/i] Well this is the worst thing that has ever [b]happed[/b] to me. My parents are cutting the [b]interent[/b] :flaming:[/QUOTE] [quote]Location: [b]were[/b] the evil [b]penguines cant[/b] get me[/quote] Naaaw. [i]You[/i]? Getting poor grades? You don't say... I suggest Ritalin.

I was looking forward to this because its predecessor was a general step in the right direction. Its mechanics were shallow in comparison to most fighters, but as a fan of the anime, I was happy to finally play a decent DragonBall Z game. The only others I enjoyed were on the Super Famicom and they were only so-so at best. So, it was nice that Budokai was actually playable and enjoyable. For the sequel, I was hoping for added depth and a complete reoworking of the characters so that they all didn't play identically to one another. Having said that, I'm not too sure if I'm interested in Bukokai 2 at this point. I [i]love[/i] the new graphics; they reproduce the look of the show faithfully. Even if the backgrounds are [i]still[/i] somewhat boring. All in all, though, I have few complaints in the visual department. My problem lies in the gameplay; it doesn't seem to have matured much at all. I've heard of a new gimmick where you can charge up special attacks. Not exactly a revolutionary change or something that completely changes the way the game is played. Don't misunderstand. I didn't expect Virtua Fighter 4; just [i]something[/i] to make up for how shallow the gameplay in this series is. Outside of that, it looks to play very similarly to last year's version. The fact that they removed the story mode in favor of a board game furthers my disappointment. Maybe I'll pick it up and maybe I won't. I just don't think it has much of anything new to offer.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by GuardianStorm [/i] [B]AH! I love u!!!!!!!!! Thnk u about the banner! I luv it to! [/B][/QUOTE] :Wonders how you've lasted long enough to accumulate over nine-hundred posts: [i]Ahem[/i]. :adjusts collar: If you haven't guessed by now one of my guilty pleasures is placing actions in my conversations and posts. It's slightly corny and immature (for the context of my usage) but I find it enjoyable. Eating sweets or junk food is another. Because I rarely indulge myself on that sort of stuff anymore I feel incredibly guilty when I do eat it. Sometimes it even makes me feel sick. For example, I had popcorn for the first time in quite a while last week and it made me feel ill for a day. I also kind of fell into a junk food relapse this weekend so that made me feel a bit guilty. Not so much though. It was good! ^^;; Besides, you need to enjoy yourself once in a while. heh I suppose my only other guilty pleasure lies in banning annoying members. I take sick pride in locking their accounts; I revel in their eloquent pleading (plz l3t m3 bak!). Sometimes I savor the moment by banning them and then unbanning them only so that I may ban them again. It makes me [i]hot![/i]

My high school wasn't the picture of perfection. Many of the students came from [i]outside[/i] our township from the nearby city of Camden (due to their own schools stagnating in a state of total disarray). Due to the large droves of outsiders pouring in annually, the school administration simply gave up on locating them and filtering them out. So, they just stayed. I found that as years passed, the overall condition of the school environment deteriorated. On a typical day there were a handful of fights despite rules being put into place that required students who involved themselves in physical altercations be escorted out of the building by police. I never saw that consequence carried out too often though. Bomb threats were also plentiful--but they were never serious, only pranks. There were some bothersome rules though. Our school literally sat on the cusp of a lot filled with fast food joints. They were practically on the same ground (you didn't even need to cross a street to reach them). Yet, students were not permitted to eat lunch outside the school. Even at age 18, you would be given problems for attempting to sign yourself out. It just didn't make any sense to me. I can only assume they wanted their cafeteria (which is a totally different entity from the school financially) to pull in more revenue. Also, during the summer months, beverages of all sorts were banned (i.e., water bottles, juice bottles, etc). Even plastic bottles.. It even went so far that they removed vending machines selling these products from our cafeteria. This didn't affect me, as I had already graduated. But, as I understand it, their current system calls for students to buy a beverage with their lunch, with the lunch ladies removing the cap upon purchase. Lame. Plus, despite them building another cafeteria and expanding the space available, they've reverted to our middle school rules. Meaning, they call lunch tables up individually instead of allowing students to get in line independently. I can't even begin to stress how much I disapprove of that. It?s jut a total lack of trust in the student base for performing the simplest of tasks. When I left, they also insisted that students wear an identification badge around their necks. No one seemed to abide by that policy though. With all that in mind, I can personally say that the rules can be a bit extreme. Our middle school even outlawed backpacks. For a time they allowed clear ones--but they're not even welcomed anymore from what I?ve heard. To be fair, I'd say it's because of the area. I wouldn't go as far as to say that [i]all[/i] American schools are overly strict or forced to take outlandish precautionary measures. Some places are better than others. It's natural with how things are set up here. But, depending on the circumstances, I welcome strict rules if it means keeping the students safe. I was just relieved when I started attending college. It's definitely a whole new ballgame as far as freedom goes because not only are you recognized as an adult--you're treated like one as well.

There was already a thread pertaining to this game, but it dates back to August, so I figured it was time to renew the discussion with a fresh start. That is, if anyone else besides me has it. :blush: Anyway, I've not had much time with the game. But, judging from what I've played, it's really a terrific little cart. Much like the other Mario RPG games, there's a rich sense of humor underlying everything. It comes through in all facets of the game, whether it be animation, the audio, or the scripting itself. I've probably logged in a decent thirty minutes and I've already encountered a fair amount of jokes and a nostalgic scene [spoiler]that involved The Hammer Brothers. There was even a painting in the background depicting the castle that awaited you at the end of every level in the first world of the original Mario Brothers.[/spoiler] Great stuff. It's also playful in the respect that Bowser is helping you only so he can kidnap The Princess (which isn't a spoiler--they tell you right away). Thus far, the gameplay reminds me a lot of the first Super Mario RPG. You know, it integrates the freedom of pseudo platforming controls (such as performing jumps and bashing blocks) into the RPG formula. So, you're not just roaming around statically. Plus, you can jump on enemies, which is neat. If you land it perfectly, they will begin by taking damage. If your back character is hit, however, they will begin the battle stunned. I've not yet unlocked the brothers' cooperative abilities, but from what I've read, there's quite a bit of variety to be enjoyed. So far, this just seems like a whimsical game that's really fun to play, like its predecessors. As a side note, the visuals and sound impressed me quite a bit. The sound is very clear for a GBA game. Although the spoken dialogue in the game is mostly gibberish, it's high quality gibberish and it's effective due to it largely being incorporated during comedic scenes. And, the animation here is very smooth and plentiful. I really hope this game does well; I think it deserves to. It's probably the best GBA game I've played ssince Wario Ware. That's saying quite a bit since I [i]really[/i] love that game. If any of you pick up a copy or intend to, feel free to make this thread soar like a mighty phoenix!

Here's a very [i]very[/i] rough draft of a paper I'm doing on situational comedy. So, please excuse it if it's a bit choppy or underdeveloped. I've chosen, obviously, [i]Married With Children[/i] as the topic. When I overhaul it, I'll probably smooth out the writing and include more material to back up my opinion regarding the show. For now, this is what I have: The honeymoon is over. We?re past the bullshit escapism ushered in by the sitcoms mom would?ve wanted us to watch. Take back the naïve wholesomeness offered by [i]The Brady Bunch[/i] and [i]The Cosby Show[/i]-- [i]we ain?t buyin?[/i]. That?s right. S?matter of fact, their sugary aftertastes are so sweet, so downright sickening, one can only assume their artificial formulas inspired the creation of the equally revolting Jello Puddin? pop. Yeah, Bill Cosby couldn?t pedal that one on us either. Ultimately, if realistic, frank and hard-hitting sitcoms such as [i]Married With Children[/i] hadn?t risen from the ashes of [i]All in the Family[/i], couch potatoes [i]not[/i] looking to get diabetes from watching television would have probably been forced to withdrawal their collective hands from the general crotch area of their pants and impale themselves on white picket fences in idealistic Connecticut neighborhoods. Why? Well, God only knows that would have been less painful than suffering through eight seasons of [i]Who?s the Boss[/i]. [i]Married with Children[/i] enjoyed the unique distinction of being both as crude and appealing as the word ?fuck.? Think about it, it?s true. The show took the fundamental premise of an American sitcom and turned it right on its ear. Oh sure, we have a balanced family: a man living with his wife, sleeping in the same bed. As the title of the show implies, she?s even managed to pop out a couple children, both her husband?s, a boy and girl combination no less! Hell, they even have a family dog and a Dodge. That?s American! That?s middle class! That?s the family next door. Ah, and therein lies the catch. They?re together, sure. They?re a family, yes. They?re everyday people living a modest life in suburban Chicago. But ah-[i]ha[/i], [i]Family Matters[/i] this ain?t, Carl. They live in complete disharmony. Chaos to be sure. The main cast of characters is the zit-riddled nose on the face of American life. An unruly white trash family marked by sex, failure, and indifference. Just like us, but funny. The sitcom revolves around a minimum wage women?s shoe salesman, Al Bundy (Ed O?Neil), and his family (?The Bundy Bunch.? No? Okay.)--all borne out of every negative stereotype imaginable. One could say they?re politically incorrect, even because well, they?re politically incorrect. If there was a Pandora?s box of ?politically incorrect? they would be its contents. Al hasn?t seen a good day since his four touchdowns-in-a- single-high-school-football-game triumph of 1966. His happiness has receded faster than his hairline. He hates to have sex with his wife, Peggy (Katey Sagal) and rarely eats because she never cooks. The consummate gentleman that he is, he enjoys sheathing his hand in the relative comfort of his pants while watching sports and hates women who bother him--especially fat ones. And for good reason too. How many episodes have we seen where a grotesquely overweight, slovenly lovely would force Al to cram her hoof (as he would call it) into a shoe several sizes too small? Exactly. To keep himself from going insane, he spends an inordinate amount of time on the toilet. Which, is ironic considering that?s where his life went. In short, Al?s bitter and opinionated, a defeated, balding, jaundice-colored sweat stained shell of his former self. The parallel opposite of the loving father who always knows best. There are no episodes where he delivers sage-like advice to his children set to sappy background music to speak of. It?s obvious he?s not married with children. He?s, say it through clinched jaw and grinding teeth--married--with children. The rest of the Bundy family are as wholesome as apple pie in the hands of sex-starved teenagers. Peggy is a make-up clad nympho creature of the couch who wears white trash fashion with stilettos and tight pants. Thus, she waddles like a big red penguin. Her voice is a nasal squawk, a constant plea for sex or money. Despite the lack of income earned by the family, she refuses to work (the word isn?t even in her massive vocabulary) or even perform household chores for that matter. Unless of course, one counts the salad she makes in the opening credits before each show. The one with the cigarette butt in it. Mmmm. Instead, she opts to lounge about on the couch and watch talk shows all day while stuffing her face with bonbons. To her credit, she never gets fat and manages to sustain her puffy hair in a never-changing stasis. So, Peggy manages to be quite the inspiration to the female audience in that respect. She keeps herself well. The siblings, Kelly and Bud are polar opposites and often take advantage of one another?s vulnerabilities. Kelly has many boyfriends, often at the same time. She?s the stereotypical blonde bimbo who lives at home with no realistic goals in mind. Bud, on the other hand, is obsessed with sex despite his unsuccessful approach with girls. Consequently, he masturbates frequently and enjoys the company of a blow-up doll in his room. His most useful asset to the show is providing a comedic target for the family who never squelch their opinions on his pathetic sex life. As the show progresses, he eventually creates an alter persona that no doubt influenced Eminem?s Slim Shady gimmick. We?re talking about the ultra cool GrandMaster B. He?s the same as Bud, but he wears a backwards baseball cap. And Bud?s the smart one of the family. Yeah. Tragic. So, here?s this family--all flawed, forever marred with mediocrity, none the perfect example of how we want to live. They don?t get along all the time, their conditions are less than admirable and they stick out like a sore thumb in comparison to their politically correct neighbors. Their lives are dominated by failure. Yet, they stay together and continue with life. They keep pushin? on like their broken down Dodge because ?Bundys are losers, not quitters.? Sound the red alarm bells. There?s the draw of the show. Sometimes in the process of tolerating life, they manage to demonstrate a genuine affection for one another that lets the audience know they?re a family. Despite Al abhorring sexual relations with his wife, we know that he would never cheat on her. He even turned Vanna White down when given the opportunity to make the biggest score of his life since his high school football career for Christ?s sake. Likewise, Peggy, despite being flirtatious with handsome young men, would never cheat on Al. Throughout the course of the show, we?ll see other similarly loving gestures, such as Al affectionately referring to his daughter as ?pumkin?? and beating up the sleazy men she brings to the house. There?s a unity here, like the crew of a sinking ship without a life boat. Instead of feeding one another to the sharks, they settle for strangling one another. The end result is a group of people who, logically speaking, shouldn?t be able to bring one another happiness, shouldn?t be together on the same planet let alone under the same roof and wouldn?t be together if it were not for the common bond of family ties. The realistic, hard-hitting message--that a true family will stick by one another despite differences and hard times is just something one can?t and won?t find in lesser shows where everyone automatically gets along in one magic world of make-believe. Al said it best: "Love, hate, look, we're a family, what's the difference?"

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Altron Gundam [/i] [B]Did you seriously think I would flame that little *****, Domon, unprovoked? Gimme a break. I mentioned his sig, because it mentions me in it. Why don't you read his little "My wins are 30-0" paragraph, genious. He thinks he's better at this game, when the only times we've dueled, I've kicked his *** front and center every single damn time. Besides, to be better, I thought one would need the competency to make a deck that would be even halfway decent. Not this trash he's making. [/B][/QUOTE] I did read it [b]genius[/b]. And it's all just silly. Even if his winning streak is stretching the truth or he did mention your name in any way whatsoever it doesn't justify posting inflammatory messages within the thread itself. What I'm getting at is this: I don't see how anyone could care [i]that[/i] much about a card game. You know, to the point where they get angry at someone's signature on a message board and feel the need to post in violation of a very simple rule. If you know you're better than he is, then you shouldn't even be bothered to care about a meaningless signature. It's called being an adult. Regardless, you've been warned about flaming members countless times. I've even just warned you and look at the attitude you choose to come back at me with. You're [i]still[/i] disrespecting another member by using abusive attacks. You've completely disregarded not only Shy's thread, but my own advice as well. According to Shy's thread, I should have dismissed you from the site for the first post. Yet, I chose to look the other way because of your long history with the site and contributions to TheOtaku.com. It's a mistake I won't make again, I'm afraid. What a shame.

Yes, let's remain on topic here. You should know better than to flame other members Altron. We're only talking about Yu-Gi-Oh here. There's no need to [i]insult[/i] others by calling them morons. Especially when you're not even adding to the topic at hand. You've been around long enough to know that. Especially since Shy has created a sticky thread illustrating this issue. Please, let's maintain some shred of maturity if this discussion is to continue. Because, really, no one should be posting unless they have something helpful and positive to contribute. Even if you hate the deck, it's important to express your disapproval respectfully and constructively.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Semjaza Azazel [/i] [B][spoiler]Plus what is Santa supposed to do? Shoot anyone that sees him? How about never giving presents to the people who actually helped him get out of there (which would be everyone in the scene practically)? lol I think the point is that believing isn't seeing, when you believe you just do. You shouldn't [i]have[/i] to see Santa Claus, but I can't see why there should be big repercussions if you do.[/spoiler] In any case, I think you might enjoy [i]Olive: The Other Raindeer[/i]. Trust me, it's not as childish as it looks. [/B][/QUOTE] [spoiler]Well, I mean, he made a big deal about the news reporters and crowd not seeing him for the very reason you just said. But, I think the general purpose of that is defeated when Santa's book is paraded in front of everyone and then Santa himself narrowly skims over the crowd in front of television cameras only minutes later. Plus, how inconspicuous is a thunderous rocket-powered sleigh that lights up the sky? And, you could literally hear the old coot screaming from down below even before he crashed in the park. Gee, that won't draw any attention. lol I know I'm probably reading too much into it, but the ending of the film was just very shoddy. I can't necessarily blame it because it's based on a book. It was just lame, nevertheless. Especially with the scene of that little girl singing in her room interspersed throughout the end. Very creepy stuff.[/spoiler] Hopefully [i]Bad Santa[/i] will be better. At least we agree about [i]Kill Bill[/i] though.

Eh, I really didn't enjoy [i]Elf[/i] as much as I thought I would. It would have been the cat's meow if I was ten years old, but as it stands now, it was a little too sickening sweet for my tastes. Don't get me wrong, it did exactly what it was supposed to do and I found a good portion of the movie enjoyable. It's just that [spoiler]I was hoping they wouldn't blatantly show Santa. I expected the movie to be about a grown man in an elf costume whom the audience thinks is crazy until they show a brief scene with Santa towards the end. That would have been nice instead of validating the sanity and purpose of Ferrel's character from the outset. Plus, the character of his father found its transition too quickly. I expected a gradual change in behavior. Instead the shift was very abrupt. It ruined whatever sentimental value could have existed between the characters. The fact that Santa said that no one was supposed to outright see him and they did anyway to no consequence also bothered me.[/spoiler] I know everyone might think I'm taking this too seriously but that's just how I felt walking out of this thing.

I only want to attend the 2004 Royal Rumble in Philadelphia; it's such a great opportunity. I've only experienced one live WWE event (Wrestlemania XV) and it was from the nosebleeds. Although it was fun, it only gave me a glimpse of how big a spectacle a live wrestling event can be. It comes across much better than on television. I can't stress how much I love wrestling, so it would be a terrific experience if I could land good seats for this show. Other than that I'm not looking for anything. I'm usually the one that goes all out buying gifts in the family because I manage my money more efficiently. So, that'll be satisfying too. Maybe I'll even get to visit some relatives. That'd be nice.

[b]Answer:[/b] Lesnar was purposely disqualified for a chair shot. It was a stragegy he used to win the next two falls quickly with an F-5 and via tap out by applying Angle's own ankle lock. Next, Lesnar did an F-5 on the floor to win the fourth fall via count out, being up 3-1. Angle made it 3-2 with an Angle slam. Lesnar scored the next fall by claiming another pin after utilizing yet another a belt shot. Next, Lesnar went up 5-2 with a pin after a top rope superplex. Lame. Angle finally began to come back after he scored a fall using a belly-to-belly superplex and another using his ankle lock. He then hit six german suplexes and used a heel hook, but Lesnar survived until time ran out, thus winning the match. The final count was 5-4 in Lesnar's favor. Man, I watched that match too many times. [b]Question:[/b] Who did Barry Barry Horowitz score his first major pinfall victory against in the WWF?

[url]http://otakuboards.com/showthread.php?threadid=32838[/url] We've already had two threads concerning this problem. That is the link to the most recent.

Hm, I've been trying to avoid this thread until the game's release. But, what the heck. I was quite taken back to see IGN blast it to the extremes they did. Overall, it received an above average score. Obviously, a 7.9 is interchangeable with a quality game on their scoring charts. So, saying they've blasted it might be a bit strong when looking at the score alone. Yet, IGN?s reviews are typically skewed higher than they should be. And, up to this point, I've read very positive feedback regarding MK: DD. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't expecting a more positive outlook from them. I rarely trust the media for reviews at this point because I largely disagree with them. Well, with the possible exception of Game Informer's totally reliable information. But, when so many people have graced the game with positive feedback, I can only help but to take IGN's comments with a grain of salt. When I weigh them against the general opinions of this game, they don?t add up. [quote][b]With the GameCube in dire need of top-tier software, we have been counting on it to revive the legendary franchise with new vigor and bring the console yet another surefire reason to be owned by all self-respecting gamers. However, this is not quite the case. Double Dash!! is an assuredly fun multiplayer racer that only makes small gameplay advances over the already-3D Mario Kart 64. Truly, it is a more graphically impressive version than its predecessor, but it is also a simpler one in some respects, proving that Nintendo still believes a more complex game is not necessarily a more entertaining one. Those intentions may be good at heart, but the end result in Double Dash is second-rate. It's the kind of cookie-cutter sequel that Nintendo said it didn't want to create. This applies more to the hardcore fans of the series, though. Those that have played little of the franchise or those too young to remember it will find it to be a solid multiplayer title. It is, in fact, a fantastic title for kids. As well, despite our nostalgic disappointments, it's still one of GameCube's better exclusive offerings this holiday season.[/b][/quote] The phrases that immediately jumped out at me are "second-rate" and "cookie-cutter sequel." It'll be interesting to see firsthand whether or not the game is intended solely for children or not. Mario Kart titles have always done such a wonderful job of balancing the gameplay for young and old audiences alike. They've never been [i]insanely[/i] difficult. There's always been an inherent challenge. Just enough to be compelling, really. Even in the later single player modes. They do comment on the new character swapping system, but its importance seems to be downplayed in the grand scheme of their article. [quote][b]Track designs, on the whole, are crude and uninteresting. There are a few shortcuts in each, and these are the only true solaces for skilled players. They often require having a mushroom handy for a speed burst over a chasm, or in one of our favorite instances riding up the thin, arched railing of a bridge.[/b][/quote] This sounds a bit unfair. Anyone who's played the past Mario Karts should come to the table knowing that the track designs have never been overly complex. They've had a history of being constructed compactly to keep the race close and frantic so that weapons could be utilized in racers' strategy more effectively. I wonder what people expect sometimes. :rolleyes: [quote][b]This better compatibility with the casual gamer is nice, but simplifying the gameplay has serious repercussions to the Mario Kart fans. You pick up double the items over tracks that haven't increased much in size. This makes placing first in races very random and left to chance. There is no real way to defend against a lighting bolt or the deadly first-place-seeking blue shell. This makes 150cc circuits and multiplayer very frustrating, since the best driver in the world can drop from first to last place if a few nasty items are played. The use of the ghost item is gone, too, which further removes the balance. When you climb rank in Double Dash!!, you will only get green shells, fake item boxes, and bananas -- they won't protect you against the items last place opponents get, like lighting. The hop maneuver has also been removed, which was a highpoint of the control mechanics that previous Mario Karts offered. With MK64 you could find depth hidden under what seemed to be a simple, arcade racing shell, but Double Dash!! lacks that complexity. It's very straightforward; instead of expanding upon what impressed before, it has diluted the overall gameplay in favor of simplicity.[/b][/quote] This excerpt sounds a bit alarming. The hop maneuver was useful and it added quite a bit to the experience. I'll miss it. The unbalanced weapons system could potentially be frustrating too. The only other huge gripe they seem to have centers around the reward system or lack thereof. I've not read exactly what can be unlocked yet because I'd like to keep it a surprise, so I won't comment either way right now. I do think that it's a bit unfair to measure a game's quality by its number of easter eggs though. They're just an extra layer of paint. Admittedly, unlocking secrets is always a fun and rewarding experience (in a good game), but I want to play a game because I enjoy it--not solely because of the goodies involved. Anyway, I didn?t post this to convince anyone not to try the game. I just figured it?d be interesting to include opinions that seem to fall into the minority right now so that when the game is released, these comments will be easily accessible within the thread. And, while I respect these opinions, I think it?ll be interesting to test their accuracy.

[spoiler] I don't see how the ending is like Matrix Reloaded at all. Faulty analogy. That ending served as a cliffhanger to garner excitement for the next film. The twist in Matchstick Men was contrived. It wasn't used to build a plot. Rather, it was meant to provoke shock value and add extra Intelligent Brand Spackle to the film. Unfortunately, it seemed desperate and forced. Almost as if it was supposed to validate the terrible things the characters had done and somehow give them redemption. While the twist was clever to a certain extent, its overall artificiality detracted from the film significantly. We didn't need Ocean's Eleven here. I had liked the idea of a troubled man trying to be a father and turning his life around. They should have just kept on that route. The potential for a much more powerful film will forever lie down that road unexplored.[/spoiler]

First of all, my action figure would break the conventional rule that applies to all action figures: it would actually have a crotch--and it would be one of the moveable parts. Maybe a pair of AA batteries could make it vibrate. Ah, it would be the zenith of action figures; I could literally play with myself. What fun! Hey girls, keep your Barbies locked away. This guy has one sizeable advantage over Ken. Try to market [i]that[/i]! Breaking American tradition yet again, it would be painted with a palette greater than three colors. We're not talking meticulous McFarlene-like detail. Something in the range of six colors would be nice though. This bad boy would come equipped with a large, green and pink pimp hat. Its feather would be removable because its dual purpose makes it quite a useful sword as well--similar to the pimping cane (not to be confused with something as silly as a mod rod). But wait! There's morel! "Charles in My Pocket" (Yes, that's my toy's name) would be wrapped in leather chaps and a flamboyant shirt. The puffy pirate type. He would only wear one glove on the "ban hand." Attached to his leg would be the SPAM lasso. It's a very useful accessory. Charles in My Pocket not only uses it to round up spammers, but also to hang himself when he notices new religious topics garnering mass replies. Furthermore, reminiscent to that of a religious statue, his eyes will bleed when someone uploads an erroneous image. Lastly, a small plushie would be included. A small firecracker would be attached to it so that Charles in My Pocket could fully express his complete hatred of those things. Not included is the OtakuBoards playset. It comes complete with instructions labeled "OtakuBoards Information Center." Heck, there's even a couch various OtakuBoards action figures can use when complaining about how ugly they are in the picture forum! You could also purchase little trolls. They would have pull-strings and say things like: "That's so gay" or "Ur retarded" or even "WTF! This isn't fair!" The vat of acid included with the OtakuBoards playset would be most useful... Quite a bargain, I'd say.

I'm not Solo, but I'll be glad to step in if you guys don't mind. :) This thread has no point. You're just describing a huge spoiler without providing spoiler tags (which I'll add). Anyone can look up spoilers on the Internet and post them here. Provoking some sort of conversation, on the other hand, is something OtakuBoards members must do when creating new threads. If not, they won't be around for very long, I assure you. ^_^; While your intentions may be good, you seriously need to improve your post quality and think about what you decide to post prior to actually puttin' it up here. Visit our Information Center. I implore you. [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by MaliksGrrl01 [/i] [B]nope, sorry...^_^ [/B][/QUOTE] And see, this is precisely why. This shows that you have not read the FAQ or rules, which include required reading for all our members. They shouldn't even think about posting until they've looked it over. It isn't there just to look pretty you know. And please don't post short, pointless messages like that. Once again, the rules are there for you. I can't stress how important this is if you want to continue your stay here. Warnings aren't in infinite supply. :drunk:

This is completely unacceptable. To be blunt, it's heinous. First and foremost, you were violated, you were taken advantage of. And now you're playing the victim. You're feeling guilty, shifting the blame onto yourself and making excuses for him. That's normal, sadly. Situations involving the overstepping of the boundaries of friendship have a habit of pulling the wool over one's eyes. Reason being, people simply don't want to believe that someone they have placed some measure of trust in would take advantage of them. We can all understand that he groped you. We can see that he doesn't respect you, that he has a history of touching you inappropriately and ignoring your protests. So, while it's good that you are reaching out in some manner to people who can see the situation for what it is and give you advice, our words can only do so much for you. In the end, you're going to have to gather the strength and take the initiative to make this right. You're going to have to be the one to realize that this guy is not your friend--that friends don't place other friends in uncomfortable situations. The fact that you've allowed this to go on for so long is bad enough. You've told him "no" and he's ignored you. Now, it's time to assert yourself. There was no accident here and I don't know how you can believe that it's possible to enjoy a friendship with someone who harasses you. Is that really someone you want to be around? Someone that would touch you in personal areas while you're thought to be asleep? Just imagine what could have transpired if there weren't other people around. Don't ignore this any longer. It'll only fester and become worse. Show him that you're not going to stand for his garbage. Speak out to an authority figure before he becomes even more daring and potentially harms you.

Well, it's officially time to draw this to a close. The public vote doesn't appear to be changing anymore and I've allowed this to remain open long enough. Lady Asphyxia, despite winning by a clear margin in the popular vote, has only [i]just[/i] won the competition. So, in this case, the public has clearly been the determining factor in crowning her the Otaku Idol. Much credit goes to everyone who participated: the contestants, the judges and the public. Deedlit and Lady Asphyxia both deserve a round of applause (figuratively speaking of course) for sticking through with this thing until the very end and making a competition out of it with their writing. Bravo to the two of you. When I announce the next event, I'll be sure to offer my congratulations as a footnote. It's much deserved. ^_^

[size=1]Excuse me, OtakuBoards Administrator over here.[/size] Yes, my all-seeing eyes have found this thread and the quarrel within. Mitch, next time you should elaborate on your opinions instead of posting what is essentially spam. That's the source of this bickering. A thought is only relevant if it's supported--and yours initially was not. So, of course confusion was likely. Everyone isn?t automatically going to understand what you?re trying to get across when you?re posting briefly and ambiguously. That?s why [I]none[/I] of our members should do that. We're having discussions here--not dropping in and providing quips. Now, all off-topic discussion and squabbling will cease or I'm likely to have an aneurysm. That is, if FirePheonix727 doesn't have one first. O.o;;

I'm pretty confident I understand what this is all about; this all must be related to the "No!" thread in Otaku Lounge being locked. If that is indeed what Raven is on about, then I can only say that Transtic Nerve made the right decision. Raven, isn't it safe to say that your posts are typically unclear? When we can barely make out what you're saying now, even? In the grand scheme of things (and it's not all the grand considering you've posted only a handful of messages) what you've put up has been constructed poorly and bears little substance to speak of. Let's face it, you created a "discussion" about a crush of yours "going out" with a friend who happens to be shorter than him--and you don't care. Okay. I don't mean to sound arrogant or dismiss our members' staff related concerns. We always encourage people to come forward if a staff member is acting inappropriately. In this case, however, I just don't see any of that. If someone warned you it was more justified. I'll agree, there should be improvement as this thread calls for--but it ain't on our end. Not in this case, anyway. I suggest you accept some responsibility for your rocky start and work at cleaning up your posting habits if you wish to remain a member of this site.

I must have said this a million times today but--"Welcome to OtakuBoards, but I'm sorry, we don't allow introduction threads anymore." I would like to think that the sheer numer of these locked topics would discourage people from posting similar ones. From now on, I'll simply be deleting anymore that pop up. At least until the others aren't cluttering the page anymore.

It seems like I've been spreading this link a lot lately. I wonder if it's just my imagination. In any case, if you want to learn about the other members, visit the thread entitled "You." It's located here: [url]http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?threadid=32250[/url] You may also run quick searches and learn how the others found OtakuBoards, why they chose their usernames--and [i]probably[/i] what color their big toe nail is painted. I really wouldn't be surprised. Otherwise, we no longer allow introduction threads on OtakuBoards. Welcome (back?) to OtakuBoards and have a good one.

I'm sorry, but we don't allow introduction threads here at OtakuBoards anymore. And--for some reason I get the distinct feeling that you're posting through an Internet English translator. Nonetheless, welcome to OtakuBoards and be sure to visit the Information Center. Post quality is very important here--and I can see that's an area you need to work on. If you can't speak English, I suggest finding a site more suitable to your needs.