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Post by travellingfay on Oct 20, 2008 11:16:25 GMT -5
I absolutely adore Zuko and Toph to pieces, but I've voted for Iroh as my favourite character, because he is Made Of Awesome. For strength of character, compassion, joie de vivre and sheer, sneaky, arse-kicking fabulousness, you can't beat Uncle Iroh. He knows who he is, he knows what he's capable of, and he knows what's important out of life - and it's not money, or fame, or reputation. It's love, and justice. I love that he's so easy-going, so willing to be undignified, so accepting of his nephew's Big Hamletty Angst and temper; it's not out of weakness - he is the Dragon of the West, after all, and a mighty warrior in his own right, and an excellent leader of men. It's out of love.
...it strikes me, a tad belatedly, that he punches all my Favourite Character Buttons. He is a deeply honourable man, and a wise one, and he could kill you with his pinky finger if need be - but what drives him most of all is love. Love for his family (well, okay, Zuko - the only moderately sane and decent member of the family left alive) and love for his fellow man in general. Love. And I'm all over that like a rash. (See also Jack Bristow in 'Alias', Wesley Wyndham Price in 'Angel' and Dean in 'Supernatural' for characters that punch Fay's buttons like nobody's business.)
Okay, that said, I'm tremendously fond of all the Aang gaang, and of Zuko. And I like Mai and Ty Lee too, and Suki. Azula is a great character, but not exactly what you'd call likeable...
If it weren't for Uncle Iroh, I'd be very torn between choosing Toph or Zuko. I think I'd probably go for Toph, but...yeah, love 'em both to bits.
And I thoroughly enjoy the two of them together - if she were a bit older, I'd likely be 'shipping them. As it is, I like the idea of seeing them interact in the future. Toph is never going to be awed by Firelord Zuko. He needs people like that, who take him for who he is, rather than who he represents - and who don't look at him and see the scar first. They have a rather lovely dynamic. I'm sorry we didn't get to see them interact more on screen - but, my God, when Zuko first showed up and did his 'Hi, I'm Zuko, I'll be your new Yoda' schtick in the Air Temple, I just about DIED. So. Freaking. Adorable.
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Zenjamin
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Post by Zenjamin on Oct 21, 2008 10:50:07 GMT -5
I absolutely adore Zuko and Toph to pieces, but I've voted for Iroh as my favourite character, because he is Made Of Awesome. For strength of character, compassion, joie de vivre and sheer, sneaky, arse-kicking fabulousness, you can't beat Uncle Iroh. He knows who he is, he knows what he's capable of, and he knows what's important out of life - and it's not money, or fame, or reputation. It's love, and justice. I love that he's so easy-going, so willing to be undignified, so accepting of his nephew's Big Hamletty Angst and temper; it's not out of weakness - he is the Dragon of the West, after all, and a mighty warrior in his own right, and an excellent leader of men. It's out of love. ...it strikes me, a tad belatedly, that he punches all my Favourite Character Buttons. He is a deeply honourable man, and a wise one, and he could kill you with his pinky finger if need be - but what drives him most of all is love. Love for his family (well, okay, Zuko - the only moderately sane and decent member of the family left alive) and love for his fellow man in general. Love. And I'm all over that like a rash. (See also Jack Bristow in 'Alias', Wesley Wyndham Price in 'Angel' and Dean in 'Supernatural' for characters that punch Fay's buttons like nobody's business.) Okay, that said, I'm tremendously fond of all the Aang gaang, and of Zuko. And I like Mai and Ty Lee too, and Suki. Azula is a great character, but not exactly what you'd call likeable... If it weren't for Uncle Iroh, I'd be very torn between choosing Toph or Zuko. I think I'd probably go for Toph, but...yeah, love 'em both to bits. And I thoroughly enjoy the two of them together - if she were a bit older, I'd likely be 'shipping them. As it is, I like the idea of seeing them interact in the future. Toph is never going to be awed by Firelord Zuko. He needs people like that, who take him for who he is, rather than who he represents - and who don't look at him and see the scar first. They have a rather lovely dynamic. I'm sorry we didn't get to see them interact more on screen - but, my God, when Zuko first showed up and did his 'Hi, I'm Zuko, I'll be your new Yoda' schtick in the Air Temple, I just about DIED. So. Freaking. Adorable. You and I are completely of the same mind. Too bad I dont post here anymore much.
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PA
Iroh
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Post by PA on Oct 21, 2008 12:19:47 GMT -5
Iroh is the epitome of <3. He is the embodiment of it throughout the series. There was another discussion on whether Iroh was as fair to Azula as he was to Zuko, and he tried to reach out. (the doll in "Zuko Alone") He tried, knowing that she was a bit off, well... way off.
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Post by Milkman on Oct 30, 2008 6:20:58 GMT -5
I have to go for Toph. She sarcastic, thougher than Chuck Norris and awefully cute A perfect combination
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Post by dragonflly on Nov 10, 2008 23:52:17 GMT -5
Toph and Zuko are neck and neck! Awesome to see. Iroh would be right after the two of them for me. Iroh is awsomeness brought to life!
Just a quick ?..........Can someone tell me why the head page to the Characters board is only showing like 4 threads? Is there a problem with the page? I don't get on much anymore, but I do love to come here and look and even throw in my two cents. Could someone maybe fix it? thanks!!
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zutara666
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Post by zutara666 on Dec 22, 2008 20:39:47 GMT -5
I choose Toph cause ym parents said im just like her >__< But Katara and Zuko are a close 2nd
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Post by Avatar Aang on Dec 23, 2008 8:05:07 GMT -5
Aang. He just rulz and he has good moments in the series *cough-kissing katara-cough* xD
But Sokka and Zuko and Katara come close in 2nd. Toph comes in 3rd.
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Post by awhitemothflew on Jul 14, 2009 17:43:00 GMT -5
well of course most of the votes are gonna go to major characters- it's not really fair. Iroh & Toph are my fave main characters, but i love all the minor characters as well. like those Foggy Swamp guys! Due ("that means we're KIN!"), Tho ("THROW. DOWN."), and Huu ("Pants are an illusion, and so is Death."); aahhh, they're adorable!
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Post by akirafirebender on Sept 22, 2009 16:51:19 GMT -5
I've got to say Zuko. Although Katara, Ty Lee, Haru, Iroh, and Azula are all very close runners-up.
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valentine
Warrior Sokka
Sometimes lies were more dependable than the truth.
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Post by valentine on Feb 16, 2010 23:57:03 GMT -5
I had to put Toph, but I will admit I was sad to see that Appa only has two votes =\ How can you not love Appa?! I mean come on guys! Like how this whole post is hypocritical? Yeah...I'm just that cool.
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Kana
Yu Yan Archers
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Post by Kana on Jun 12, 2010 12:51:48 GMT -5
I have to retract my vote. As awesome as Toph and Iroh are, I read Rufftoon's "Water Tribe" comic and now I love Zhoa. Grumpy Old Men ftw!
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teamsokka321
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Post by teamsokka321 on Jul 9, 2010 12:37:00 GMT -5
Obviously I picked Sokka, But why does Momo not have anything and Appa only has like 1 ? ):
p.s. HAPPY SOKKA DAY !
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Post by ZutaraSukkaTaang on Jul 11, 2010 11:04:10 GMT -5
Azula is easily my favorite character. Zuko and Iroh trail close behind her, though. Ty Lee's pretty cool too.
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lolabrit100
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Post by lolabrit100 on Jul 13, 2010 12:30:53 GMT -5
I voted for Zuko. Toph's a close second. I also like Ty Lee, Momo, Yue, and Sokka. I can't believe Momo didn't get any votes.
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Kelsey
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Post by Kelsey on Mar 24, 2012 21:41:10 GMT -5
Zuko is my favorite .. though I have a lot of favorites! Toph and Iroh come very close to Zuko as does Ursa! I just love them all. I really love Zuko and to see how he changes from the first episode to the last! It's a slow but steady change he makes. And I love Toph always have and always will! And Iroh! You just got o love his 'tea-loving kookiness'! <3
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