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Post by Ikkin on Mar 8, 2007 15:55:55 GMT -5
I have to agree with Bard Child - punching people in the face or insulting them back is never an appropriate response to immaturity. And I'd rather the fandom not get known for being like that, and especially not for condoning it. The proper comeback for "Oh, that show is so immature/stupid/etc. and you're immature/stupid/etc. for watching it" is "Not as immature/stupid/etc as judging someone's intelligence/etc. based on their preferences in television shows, particularly when you never gave said show a chance in the first place" and walking away. The more big words and strange grammar constructs used, the better. Extra points if they gape like a fish.
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Post by firebender87 on Mar 8, 2007 16:13:41 GMT -5
Wow, I'm so surprised that there are actually people older than me who like A:TLA!!! I thought that I was pretty much the only person in middle school that watches it! No you're not. I'm 19-years old and I really enjoy watching ATLA. I make it a point to watch atleast one episode per day. I just can't live without it. The oldest person I know of, who likes the show is 24-years old and she's my stepmother. I know this doesn't have anything to do with the topic of the thread, but I have to say it anyway.One day I was watching [The Blue Spirit] and while she was cleaning, she heard Zhao's voice from the other room. "Whos that?" She asked. I gave her a funny look and exclaimed "YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! I pointed to the screen."You honestly don't know who he is, and to think I've only been watching this, partically forever" I sat her down and explained to her who he was, and what the show all about. Ever since then she's been a frequent fan of the show. In short I converted her, but it hasn't always worked out like that. I tried it once on my sister, but I was hopelessly shot down. She told me, "it's stupid, pointless to watch and anyone who does, is an even bigger idiot then me."
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Post by mcm1164 on Mar 8, 2007 18:36:49 GMT -5
my class thinks that anyone who likes anime or anything similar to it is a nerd. i dont want to stand up to them b/c i only have to deal w/ them 4 one more year then i can start over and express the real me in high school! and besides other than the boyfreind thing i have had a perfect reputation for 8 years i can wait at least a year before i blow it. and no i am not all that popluar but i havent been classifyed a nerd the girls who are really popular and hate avatar and get the boys are sleaze bags but i'd rather be a nerd than a slutt any day!
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Post by masterchief on Mar 8, 2007 19:12:47 GMT -5
Well I am in High School and people think anything that is either different or childish is "ghetto" or "gangsta". Ex. 12th graders with primary color horsey backpacks or Ninja Turtle t-shirts. So I don't get much of a problem, not that I think those thinks are gangsta, or that Avatar is childish.
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Post by Nokoro on Mar 8, 2007 19:19:18 GMT -5
I'm glad I'm going to high school next year, cuz then hopefully, I won't have to deal with all the narrow-minded, jealous, annoying, idiots who annoy me (wheter it's Avatar or not)... btw: I'm hoping I get into Granada High!!! ;D
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Post by siri on Mar 8, 2007 19:22:52 GMT -5
^Annoying people are everywhere. High school is esspecially full of them.
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Post by Nokoro on Mar 8, 2007 19:27:08 GMT -5
^Man! I have lost all hope... ps: has anyone noticed a pattern that people who like avatar also like pokemon and/or naruto?
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Post by Kana on Mar 8, 2007 19:52:09 GMT -5
This guy keeps calling Aang, Shmang. . . . HE WILL DIE!
(I have a avatar poster in my locker)
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Post by Nokoro on Mar 8, 2007 20:04:43 GMT -5
No offense Kanasha, but I don't think you should use violence because I partly agree with Bard Child: violence just makes us look bad (and who knows, maybe he doesn't remember or know how to say it, so don't get mad, just correct him kindly...) ;D
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Post by KiwiMarine on Mar 8, 2007 20:26:16 GMT -5
I have a picture of Zuko on my locker at school, and it recently got defaced by some Avatar-haters...they scrawled "AVATAR IS GAY" all over it, and drew a joint in Zuko's mouth. I took it down and put a new one up. My best friend is an anime purist (as in, he doesn't like anything that comes over to the states because he thinks it must have been "corrupted"), and one day while I was telling him how cool Avatar is, he went off and said that Avatar was one of the most pointless shows he'd ever scene, and he couldn't believe a smart guy like me would watch trash like that. I didn't talk to him for a week. GEEZ! Good for you, putting up a new one. The anime purists are everywhere and they never seize to remind me "Ew, that's ugly/kiddie anime." Considering alost every art assignment I get is something avatar-related I take it alot. I just tell them I don't like their jap-crap animation either. And I'd rather be a bender then have huge boobs and un-proportionaly large legs and eyes any day.
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Post by Nokoro on Mar 8, 2007 20:28:56 GMT -5
Woah! Great insults KiwiMarine... but unfortunately 4 me, those insults are designed for people who are purist anime or w/e...
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Post by pirateliz on Mar 8, 2007 23:12:37 GMT -5
Sorry Nokoro but it just stays the same in High School, maybe gets a little more mature (I see a differnce from JH to High School at any rate.)
While Bard Child I believe you took what I said just a bit out, I totally agree that going and hitting osmone is immature, I'm just saying that if a person themselves is being insulted they should have the right to defend themselves without being accused of just defending a TV show.
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Post by neodee2243 on Mar 8, 2007 23:21:48 GMT -5
its funny, most of the Avatar-haters I ran into in the past are now like Avatards....two of them are members here too...funny how things work out...
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Post by Nokoro on Mar 8, 2007 23:50:13 GMT -5
Yup... it all depends on how you react to it... if you try to show them how cool it is, they might like it and join ;D
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Post by Aanglover on Mar 9, 2007 7:37:57 GMT -5
Yup... it all depends on how you react to it... if you try to show them how cool it is, they might like it and join ;D yah know... from reading the posts on this forum i realized it's not always a good thing to just keep your fandom hidden (which is what i do).. i should put avatar pics in my shop (welding) locker to see what ppl say! who knows... maybe i'll find out that one of the guys like it! and if ppl throw me down by saying "that show is so stupid, childish, etc." i'll say to them.. "have you watched it lately??? i didn't think so.. so i don't care what u think of avatar! i like what i like, u like what u like, we all have different tastes for shows." but if they like it i'll b all SQUEE!! ;D
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