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Post by nexus on Jan 12, 2008 9:50:02 GMT -5
I didn't realise that people this old still enjoyed Avatar. I got the shock of my life when i saw a post saying: "My daughter introduced me to Avatar, and I've enjoyed it since." Then again, my brother, who fits into this age group, enjoys watching it from time to time.
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Post by anykey on Jan 14, 2008 1:21:33 GMT -5
I'm between my 20 and Social Security and I watch Avatar.
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Post by Zen Sarcasm on Jan 14, 2008 8:20:44 GMT -5
I'm 25, and I only started following it since after Christmas (I'd watched a few episodes before, but out of order, and no way of recording it). I'll admit, most of my T.V. watching anymore has been animated (what can I say, I'm a big kid ), and there have only been a few non-Anime series that have made me take notice as much as Avatar has. It's one of those rare series that doesn't seem to take the target demographic's intelligence for granted, which is a nice change from the usual crap most of the networks seem to spoon feed the American public (reality shows, most sitcoms, etc...). So, to Michael and Bryan, I salute you.
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Post by nexus on Jan 14, 2008 12:56:40 GMT -5
I'll admit, most of my T.V. watching anymore has been animated (what can I say, I'm a big kid ), and there have only been a few non-Anime series that have made me take notice as much as Avatar has. It's one of those rare series that doesn't seem to take the target demographic's intelligence for granted, which is a nice change from the usual crap most of the networks seem to spoon feed the American public (reality shows, most sitcoms, etc...). So, to Michael and Bryan, I salute you. i agree. Avatar seems to appeal to a much wider audience than its actual target audience. The content is actually quite mature, especially Book 2 with Long Feng and the Dai Li etc. I think after the simpler structure of early Book 1 episodes, M&B realised that their key demographic was a slightly older audience than first expected. It's reflected greatly by the simple, childish humour of "Boy in the Iceberg" (i.e. Appa's snot flying at Sokka, kids always asking for "pee breaks") and the more complex structure of "The Siege of the North" (Yue dying etc.)
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Post by spirityue on Jan 14, 2008 14:37:59 GMT -5
I was actually very surprised when I found out the age group which was targeted for this show, I would think that most of the plot, character development, and whole story line would be lost to boys who range in age from 6-10.
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Post by nexus on Jan 15, 2008 12:19:51 GMT -5
I was actually very surprised when I found out the age group which was targeted for this show, I would think that most of the plot, character development, and whole story line would be lost to boys who range in age from 6-10. i thought it was aimed at 9-12. 6 year olds don't have the brains to comprehend most of it. The only episode they'd really understand in "The Boy in the Iceberg". They wouldn't appreciate any of the epic episodes (Siege of the North, DoBS) or the complex story arc of Book 2 in Ba Sing Se. Anyway, Book 2 appears to be aimed at 10-14 more so. Even 10-year olds might struggle with some of Book 2. Crossroads of Destiny, anyone?
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Post by admirality on Jan 15, 2008 12:26:15 GMT -5
The first series did seem to be aimed at the younger viewers but I think the writers hav realised most of us are ancient and hav written season 2 and 3 to be aimed at us oldies
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Post by melloyello on Jan 15, 2008 13:23:15 GMT -5
I have to agree that the second season had more depth and complexity than the first. However, the show has dealt with the realities of war from the beginning, unlike nearly all the sitcoms/dramadies currently on television. In some ways, Avatar is actually more topical than, say, Two and a Half Men, or Desperate Housewives, and dare I say a little more realistic? Avatar is far more respectful of the loss of death than what Desperate Housewives is, and I feel that that Avatar's characters show a wider range of sincere emotion as well.
Because it is animated, and a 'kid's show', Avatar is able to say far more about the struggles in our society than what live-action, 'adult' shows can. In this way, I think Avatar has more in common with Orwell's Animal Farm than ever intended.
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Post by spirityue on Jan 15, 2008 13:38:53 GMT -5
The first series did seem to be aimed at the younger viewers but I think the writers hav realised most of us are ancient and hav written season 2 and 3 to be aimed at us oldies OMG! Admirality, if you're an oldie than what the h@## does that make me? I guess I'm a dinosaur! (rotflmao) as for the age group, yeah, I think I goofed a bit, but even still, most 10 yr. old boys are not gonna pick up on the multitude of subtle nuances this show has, I think they basically targeted younger boys simply so they could market the merchandise easier. (just my opinion folks)
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Post by nexus on Jan 18, 2008 13:58:36 GMT -5
The merchandise is horrible. Many people watch the show, and most of them would not buy those horrible little contraptions.
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Post by attonbitus on Jan 18, 2008 14:28:16 GMT -5
I don't think it would have made sense to make such a strong female antagonist (Azula) if this show was only aimed at boys 6-10.
BUT I love her and i'm 27 >_< it's very rare we see such a strong female character in animated form on either side.
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Post by spirityue on Jan 18, 2008 14:56:13 GMT -5
I don't think it would have made sense to make such a strong female antagonist (Azula) if this show was only aimed at boys 6-10. BUT I love her and i'm 27 >_< it's very rare we see such a strong female character in animated form on either side. I have to agree with you on this, I know that I heard the targeted age was supposed to be young boys, but I'm wondering if that was actually true, and as far as having strong female presences on the show, yes, it is very refreshing to see.
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Post by admirality on Jan 19, 2008 10:57:07 GMT -5
They must hav realised that women watch it othewise they wudn't hav made ozai so damm hot!!!
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Post by spirityue on Jan 19, 2008 12:13:34 GMT -5
I couldn't agree with your more on that admirality! Maybe that's why it took so long for us to actually see his face, they found out just how many of us girls watch, so then they figured they'd better make the fire lord true to his nature, HOT!!!
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Post by patoliver on Jan 30, 2008 18:57:08 GMT -5
I'm 30 and my 4 and 7 years old nieces watch the show too same as my 38 years old Brother and Wife, as a matter of fact I collect the figures and I buy the same figures to my nieces hahaha. This show is amazing. I wish they would kill more characters in fights, to make it even more real.
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