History Tropers / Kendo

* PrincessTutu: After watching the first episode, my reaction was ಠ_ಠ. I am not a fan of MagicalGirl anime, and I have a very low tolerance for cute, frilly, and those cavity inducing PowerOfFriendship speeches that make me want to bash my skull against titanium. But after some coercion from friends and watching both [[DesuDesBrigade Arkada and JesuOtaku's]] reviews, I gave it another shot... Oh. My. Lord. Did I ever learn to '''never''' misjudge a show again. Just because something starts out cute, whimsy, and ''girly'' does NOT mean it can't be dark and hardcore as well. No PowerOfFriendship speeches here, and the cuteness is relegated to comedic relief and balanced by characters getting their own heart ripped out of their chests (the tone is very. Princess Tutu is AWESOME.

* PrincessTutu: After watching the first episode, my reaction was ಠ_ಠ. I am not a fan of MagicalGirl anime, and I have a very low tolerance for cute, frilly, and those cavity inducing PowerOfFriendship speeches that make me want to bash my skull against titanium. But after some coercion from friends and watching both [[DesuDesBrigade Arkada and JesuOtaku's]] reviews, I gave it another shot... Oh. My. Lord. Did I ever learn to '''never''' misjudge a show again. Just because something starts out cute, whimsy, and ''girly'' does NOT mean it can't be dark and hardcore as well. No PowerOfFriendship speeches here, and the cuteness is relegated to comedic relief and balanced by characters getting their own heart ripped out of their chests. Princess Tutu is AWESOME.

* PrincessTutu: This show is hardcore. Seriously. I love this so much it's embarrassing. After watching the first episode, my reaction was ಠ_ಠ. I am not a fan of MagicalGirl anime, and I have a very low tolerance for cute, frilly, and those cavity inducing PowerOfFriendship speeches that make me want to bash my skull against titanium. But after some coercion from friends and watching both [[DesuDesBrigade Arkada and JesuOtaku's]] reviews, I gave it another shot... Oh. My. Lord. Did I ever learn to '''never''' misjudge a show again. Just because something starts out cute, whimsy, and ''girly'' does NOT mean it can't be dark and hardcore as well. No PowerOfFriendship speeches here, and the cuteness is relegated to comedic relief and balanced by characters getting their own heart ripped out of their chests. Princess Tutu is AWESOME.

* PrincessTutu: This show is hardcore. Seriously. I love this so much it's embarrassing. After watching the first episode, my reaction was ಠ_ಠ. I have a very low tolerance for cute and frilly. But after some coercion from friends and watching both [[DesuDesBrigade Arkada and JesuOtaku's]] reviews, I gave it another shot... and Oh. My. Lord. Did I ever learn to '''never''' misjudge a show again. Just because something starts out cute, whimsy, and ''girly'' does NOT mean it can't be dark and hardcore as well. Princess Tutu is AWESOME.

My more normal hobbies include drawing, reading, video games, and playing music. I have a love for linguistics, history, mythology, and ancient warfare, and pursue these interests by studying dead languages, [[ConLang conlanging]], and practicing [[TheArcher archery]] and swordsmanship of the medieval and renaissance era (which I do through [[http://www.thearma.org/ ARMA]]).

* NiceHat: I don't go anywhere without my urban grey cap.

* {{Berserk}}: I've only watched the anime, which is pretty damn amazing (though the animation is unfortunately poor and ugly). The one flaw is that it lacks a proper ending and is more of a promotion for the manga (something I don't plan to read). Still, it's an excellent series all the same.

** SpiritedAway: First anime film I ever watched.

** {{Durarara}}: '''"IIIZAAAYAAA-KUUUUN.'''"

* PrincessTutu: This show is hardcore. Seriously. I love this so much it's embarrassing. After watching the first episode, my reaction was ಠ_ಠ. I have a very low tolerance for cute and frilly. But after some coercion from friends and watching both [[DesuDesBrigade Arkada and JesuOtaku's]] reviews, I gave another shot. Oh. My. Lord. Did I ever learn to '''never''' misjudge a show again. Just because something starts out cute, whimsy, and ''girly'' does NOT mean it can't be dark and hardcore as well. Princess Tutu is AWESOME.

* PrincessTutu: This show is hardcore. Seriously. I love this so much it's embarrassing. After watching the first episode, my reaction was ಠ_ಠ. I have a very low tolerance for cute and frilly. But after some coercion from friends and watching both [[DesuDesBrigade Arkada and JesuOtaku's]] reviews, I gave another shot. Oh my God, did I ever learn to '''never''' misjudge a show again. Just because something starts out cute, whimsy, and ''girly'' doesn't mean it can't become dark and hardcore as well. Princess Tutu is AWESOME.

* HypeBacklash: to ScottPilgrim. I actually really liked the movie, as well as the little I've read of the graphic novels, but I've mostly avoided the series due to this.

* OuranHighSchoolHostClub: Probably the funniest anime and manga I've ever watched/read.

* GameOfThrones: The people who made this have gone above and beyond staying true to the books. The quality is exceptional. All of the actors are perfect for their characters, and the child actors are talented beyond compare. This fangirl is pleased.
* HelloDolly: Well hello, Dolly! It's so nice to have you back where you belong!"

* {{Anime/Fullmetal Alchemist}}
** FullmetalAlchemist

* {{Berserk}}: This is like a Greek Tragedy, so mythology lovers like myself, even those who aren't anime fans, should definitely check this out. The one flaw is that it lacks a proper ending and is more of a promotion for the manga (something I don't plan to read). Still, it's an excellent series all the same.

[[folder:People]]

* TomLehrer

** {{Baccano}}: I really can't talk about this series without devolving into the incoherent gushing of a squeeing fangirl. Just.. go watch this show. You won't regret it.

* TheDisneyAfternoon
** {{Gargoyles}}: One of the main reasons that made me be so obsessed with history, mythology, and fantasy.

** {{Durarara}}: IIIZAAAYAAA-KUUUUN

** {{Durarara}}

** {{Baccano}}

* SesquipedalianLoquaciousness: My vocabulary is quite extensive despite my lapses into BuffySpeak.

My more normal hobbies include drawing, reading, video games, and playing music. I have a love for linguistics, history, mythology, and ancient warfare, and pursue these interests by studying dead languages, and practicing [[TheArcher archery]] and swordsmanship of the medieval and renaissance era (which I do through [[http://www.thearma.org/ ARMA]]).

* BrownEyes

* EverythingsBetterWithBacon
* GamerChick

* GrammarNazi
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold
* {{Kuudere}}
* ProudToBeAGeek: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLBb58iHiRA This song]] more or less sums it up.

* SesquipedalianLoquaciousness: My vocabulary is quite extensive despite my lapses into BuffySpeak.
* TheSnarkKnight
* SubbingVsDubbing: I'm pretty indifferent, though I usually prefer to watch things subbed. I make exceptions when I hear a dub is of high quality or surpasses the original.

* DoctorHorrible

* MollyQuinn: She's a great actress and I look forward to future rolls she may have after Castle.

* RockyHorrorPictureShow

My more normal hobbies include drawing, reading, playing video games, and playing music. I have a love for linguistics, history, mythology, and ancient warfare, and pursue these interests by studying dead languages, and practicing [[TheArcher archery]] and swordsmanship of the medieval and renaissance era (which I do through [[http://www.thearma.org/ ARMA]]).

My more normal hobbies include drawing, reading, playing video games, and studying music. I also dabble in

* TheArcher: Archery is one of my pastimes.

* TheCombatPragmatist: I train in both [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNkU9zyHuWw Krav Maga]] and [[LeParkour Parkour]].

!!Tropes That Fit Me According To This Website

I'm more of a lurker and a fly by editor than anything else. As a staunch GrammarNazi, I can't help but correct every tiny grammatical error I find.

* BuffySpeak: I'm very inarticulate when speaking aloud. That's why I like the internet.

!!My Fandoms

* BloodAndChocolate: Yes, shoot me now, I admit that I like the movie. It has high production values, with relatively decent acting and plotting. Of course, this only applies if you ignore the existence of the novel and the [[{{Adaptation Decay}} Adaptation Massacre]] the film committed to it.