Line #122 Tropers/Sanfranman91


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2	[[caption-width-right:305:My avatar. And no, I do not look like Aila Jyrkiäinen ([[spoiler:nor do I have a daughter]]) in real life.]]
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4	Hi there. I've been around in TvTropes for quite a while now, but I did not have a chance to start a page about myself until February 1st, 2014. I currently live in London, UK. Not very usual for an American to move to the land of the redcoats, but still...
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6	I enjoy many things in life. In addition to working at a startup, I enjoy cooking and writing. I also take time off by hiking, skiing, singing, playing soccer and watching the beautiful game ([[EnglishPremierLeague Come On You Spurs!]]) and IPL cricket (Royal Challengers Bangalore in particular). I also enjoy watching anime and science fiction movies. Also, I play a lot of games on Mac, UsefulNotes/XboxOne, and UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch.
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8	Song of the month: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBuwC4VJi50 Heroes]] by David Bowie.
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10	Tropes associated with me:
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12	* BerserkButton: Homophobia, Racism and Misogyny are the big three. Also, [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking try not to interrupt me whenever I'm playing a UFO landing mission on]] ''VideoGame/XcomEnemyUnknown''.
13	* BigEater: I'm shocked I'm not overweight considering how much I enjoy eating food...
14	* CausticCritic: Read my ''Gundam AGE'' review if you have any doubts.
15	* GrowingTheBeard: Spending 7.5 years as a member has certainly helped me learn the ropes of contributing to this wiki.
16	* LargeHam: I love getting '''ULTRA HAMMY''' in certain entries that I write with '''MY [=iPAD=] PRO'''.
17	* MeanCharacterNiceActor: I normally play antagonists in dramas and musicals, but I really don't like to be associated with the traits the characters have.
18	* NeverBareheaded: Except for sleeping and showers, I wear my Bose headphones everywhere I go. [[JustifiedTrope I listen to a lot of music]].
19	* NeverLiveItDown: Terrible (in ''my'' opinion) as ''Anime/ValvraveTheLiberator'' is, I don't think tropers on its forum are going to let me live down my post based on an... overzealous reaction to [[spoiler:Haruto's proposal]].
20	* OldShame: I'm not exactly proud of some of the stuff I wrote back in 2010 and 2011...
21	* OneOfUs: Yep. I'm a student/actor/singer who is also an otaku that loves to watch anime and play games such as ''VideoGame/XcomEnemyUnknown'', ''VideoGame/Left4Dead'', and the multiplayer for ''VideoGame/MassEffect3''.
22	* RatedMForManly: Watching ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'' might have something to do with it...
23	* SeriousBusiness: My love for [[EnglishPremierLeague Tottenham Hotspur]] can be seen as this. YouHaveBeenWarned Arsenal, Manchester United, and West Ham fans.
24	* ShipperOnDeck: I sometimes ship XCOM soldiers with one another. I am also a proud member of fleets including (but not limited to) [[Franchise/MassEffect Tali x Shepard]], [[VideoGame/DeusExhumanRevolution Adam x Faridah]], [[Anime/GundamBuildFighters Aila x Reiji]], and most recently [[Anime/DarlingInTheFranxx Hiro x Zero Two]].
25	* DarthWiki/SoBadItsHorrible: This is my reaction to the following works:
26	** AnimeAndManga: ''Anime/CrossAnge'', ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamAGE'', ''LightNovel/OniAi'', ''Pupa'', and ''Anime/ValvraveTheLiberator''.
27	** FanFiction: ''FanFic/MyImmortal''.
28	** LiveActionFilm: ''[[Series/CharliesAngels Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle]]'' and ''Film/FantasticFour2015''.
29	** LiveActionTV: [[Creator/{{ITV}} ITV's]] coverage of the UsefulNotes/UEFAChampionsLeague, ''Series/KamenRiderWizard'', [[Creator/{{NBC}} NBC's]] coverage of the OlympicGames, and ''Series/WorkIt''.
30	** {{Music}}: The Kooks and Music/SouljaBoy.
31	** VideoGames: ''VideoGame/{{Mindjack}}'' and ''VideoGame/RideToHellRetribution''
32	** WesternAnimation: ''WesternAnimation/{{Delgo}}'' and ''[[WesternAnimation/TheMagicRoundabout Doogal]]''.
33	* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Contrary to what my avatar shows, it's not meat buns (though those are tasty too). Rather, I am almost always found snacking on a chocolate chip cookie.
34	* WritingByTheSeatOfYourPants: Guilty as charged. Normally once I've seen something worthy of going on a page I waste no time typing it down, only to find bugs such as typos that I have to edit out.
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38	!!Stuff I like:
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40	[[foldercontrol]]
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42	[[folder:AnimeAndManga]]
43	* ''Manga/{{Akira}}'': The movie is truly a bonafide classic.
44	* ''Manga/DeadmanWonderland'': Amazing manga from beginning to the end.
45	* ''Anime/EurekaSeven'': Don't watch the [[Anime/EurekaSevenAO sequel]] though...
46	* ''Literature/FromTheNewWorld'': A fantastic series. You shouldn't miss it.
47	* ''Manga/{{Gantz}}'': The last arc sucked, but everything else was just awesome (if over-the-top with wanton nudity and graphic violence).
48	* ''Franchise/{{Gundam}}'': I love ''Gundam''... so I'll give you some recommendations:
49	** ''Anime/GundamBuildFighters'': A surprisingly hilarious take on a classic franchise. Watch it if you can.
50	** ''Anime/MobileFighterGGundam'': Pure, unadulterated CrazyAwesome. Can't miss.
51	** ''Anime/MobileSuitGundam'': The one and only original series. The animation hasn't held up well, but the story is well done (if rushed).
52	** ''Anime/MobileSuitGundam00'': The first season only. Don't waste your time with the second season or the movie.
53	** ''Anime/MobileSuitGundam0080'': (''[[TearJerker sniff]]'')
54	** ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamThe08thMSTeam'': One of my all-time favorites. It's a classic OVA that really should come back to American television sooner rather than later.
55	** ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamSeed'': While ''Destiny'' might have had its problems, the original ''SEED'' is pretty damn good. If you don't mind Fukuda's reliance on StockFootage now and again, you'll like its story, soundtrack, and variety of characters.
56	** ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamUnicorn'': Truly spectacular. A must-watch OVA.
57	** ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamWing'': Like many Americans, this was my GatewaySeries to all things ''Gundam''. Now, though, [[SoOkayItsAverage it's just okay]], but if you want an introductory series then you could do much worse.
58	** ''Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam'': A MagnumOpus from "KillEmAll" Tomino. Nevermind the dated animation and just watch it.
59	** ''Anime/MobileSuitGundamZZ'': It takes a while to get going, but it's a nice addition to ''Zeta'' that has well-developed characters and interesting plot developments.
60	** ''Anime/TurnAGundam'': A decent series beefed up by a vivid art-style and one of the most beautiful soundtracks you will ever hear in your life. Want sensory bliss? Watch Turn A.
61	* ''Anime/HatarakuMaousama'': Another hilarious show that I can't get enough of.
62	* Anything from Creator/HayaoMiyazaki. ''Anime/PrincessMononoke'' in particular was what got me into anime in the first place. Thanks Hayao.
63	* ''Anime/OutlawStar'': This was the show that got me hooked on Creator/{{Toonami}}. Not only that, I just love its balance of comedy, sci-fi action, and mystery. Having stellar characters such as Gene Starwind and (my personal favorite) Aisha Clan Clan doesn't hurt either.
64	* ''Anime/PsychoPass'': Words can't describe the awesome settings and character development of this show.
65	* ''Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica'': Frightening deconstruction of the MagicalGirl genre, but excellent stuff nonetheless.
66	* ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'': One of the greatest shows you'll ever see. Don't you dare miss it.
67	* ''Anime/WolfsRain'': If there's one series Creator/AdultSwim absolutely has to re-air, it's this one.
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70	[[folder:LiveActionTV]]
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72	* ''Series/ThreePercent''
73	* ''Series/ThirtyRock''
74	* ''Series/ArrestedDevelopment''
75	* ''Series/TheBridgeUS''
76	* ''Series/BrooklynNineNine''
77	* ''Series/BurnNotice''
78	* ''Series/DoctorWho''
79	* ''Series/DowntonAbbey''
80	* ''Series/{{Entourage}}''
81	* ''Series/TheFollowing''
82	* ''Series/GameOfThrones''
83	* ''Series/{{Hannibal}}'': Great show, but it can get '''really''' disturbing at times. Then again, it's Hannibal Lecter we're talking about here...
84	* ''Series/{{Heroes}}'': Season 1 only.
85	* ''Series/{{Homeland}}'': Seasons 1-2. [[SeasonalRot It goes downhill afterward.]]
86	* ''Series/{{House}}''
87	* ''Series/HouseOfCardsUS''
88	* ''Series/HowIMetYourMother'': Don't watch the last four minutes of the series finale though. It is an [[EpicFail epic]], no, a [[EpicFail Legendary Fail]].
89	* ''Series/ItsAlwaysSunnyInPhiladelphia''
90	* ''Series/{{Justified}}''
91	* ''Franchise/KamenRider'': [[Series/KamenRider The original]], ''[[Series/KamenRiderV3 V3]]'', ''[[Series/KamenRiderAmazon Amazon]]'', ''[[Series/KamenRiderBlack Black]]'', ''[[Series/KamenRiderKuuga Kuuga]]'' thru ''[[Series/KamenRiderBlade Blade]]'', ''[[Series/KamenRiderDragonKnight Dragon Knight]]'', ''[[Series/KamenRiderDouble W]]'' thru ''[[Series/KamenRiderFourze Fourze]]'', ''[[Series/KamenRiderGaim Gaim]]''
92	* ''Series/LifeOnMars2006''
93	* ''Series/LifeOnMars2008''
94	* ''Series/TheOffice''
95	* ''Series/PrisonBreak''
96	* ''Series/{{Torchwood}}''
97	* ''Series/{{Westworld}}''
98	* ''Series/WhiteCollar''
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102	[[folder:Music]]
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104	* Music/AliciaKeys
105	* Music/TheBlackKeys
106	* Music/BrunoMars
107	* Music/ChildishGambino
108	* Civil Twilight
109	* Music/{{Coldplay}}
110	* Music/DaftPunk
111	* Music/{{Deadmau5}}
112	* Music/{{Deftones}}
113	* Music/{{Eminem}}
114	* Music/JayZ
115	* John Legend
116	* Music/KanyeWest
117	* Music/KendrickLamar
118	* Music/{{Macklemore}}
119	* Music/MaximoPark
120	* Music/TheNotoriousBIG
121	* Music/{{Oasis}}
122	* Music/{{Radiohead}}
123	* Music/RKelly
124	* Talib Kweli
125	* Music/TupacShakur
126	* Music/WuTangClan
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130	[[folder:VideoGames]]
131	* ''VideoGame/AmnesiaTheDarkDescent''
132	* Most of the ''Franchise/AssassinsCreed'' games. There's a reason why my former tagline was also "Nothing is true, everything is permitted".
133	* ''VideoGame/{{Bastion}}''
134	* ''VideoGame/{{Bioshock}}'' and ''VideoGame/BioshockInfinite''. ''VideoGame/{{Bioshock 2}}'' [[FanonDiscontinuity never existed.]]
135	* ''VideoGame/{{Borderlands}}'', ''VideoGame/{{Borderlands 2}}'', and ''VideoGame/BorderlandsThePreSequel''
136	* ''VideoGame/ChildOfLight''
137	* ''VideoGame/DarkSouls''
138	* ''Franchise/DeadSpace'' ''[[VideoGame/DeadSpace 1]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/DeadSpace2 2]]''. ''VideoGame/DeadSpace3'' not so much...
139	* ''VideoGame/DeusExHumanRevolution'' and ''VideoGame/DeusExMankindDivided'' (hate the latter's "Breach" mode though).
140	* ''VideoGame/Doom2016'' on Switch is my candidate for the MostTriumphantExample of a PolishedPort. Nothing quite like chainsawing through demons while riding the train.
141	* ''VideoGame/FarCry3''
142	* ''VideoGame/FarCry3BloodDragon''
143	* ''VideoGame/FTLFasterThanLight''
144	* ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoViceCity''
145	* ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV''
146	* All of the ''Franchise/{{Halo}}'' games. I especially love ''VideoGame/HaloReach'' and ''VideoGame/{{Halo 4}}''.
147	* The ''VideoGame/{{Hitman}}'' series, especially ''Contracts'' and ''Blood Money''.
148	* ''VideoGame/Left4Dead'' and ''VideoGame/Left4Dead2''
149	* ''VideoGame/MarkOfTheNinja'', which so happens to be the first game I ever got all of the achievements for (on Steam).
150	* The ''Franchise/MassEffect'' trilogy.
151	* The ''Franchise/MetalGear'' franchise is really good. ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater'' and ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker'' in particular are the best of the bunch.
152	** ''VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance'' is one hell of a game too. Yeah, it's more hack-and-slash than stealth, but it is probably the most fun I've had in a video game in a long time and saying it's SoCoolItsAwesome would be an understatement.
153	* ''VideoGame/RaymanOrigins'' and ''VideoGame/RaymanLegends''.
154	* ''VideoGames/SleepingDogs''
155	* ''VideoGames/SuperMarioOdyssey'' blew my mind. It's a must play game for anyone owning a Switch console.
156	* All of the ''VideoGame/SplinterCell'' games. Absolutely play ''Chaos Theory'' and ''Blacklist'' if you haven't already.
157	* The original ''VideoGame/{{Thief}}'' trilogy.
158	* ''VideoGame/{{Titanfall}}''
159	* ''VideoGame/{{Transistor}}''
160	* ''VideoGame/TheWalkingDead''
161	* ''VideoGame/XcomEnemyUnknown'' and ''VideoGame/XCOM2''
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164	[[folder:WesternAnimation]]
165	* ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'': A stellar series and one that proves that the West can make cartoons epic. I'm a bit mixed [[WesternAnimation/TheLegendOfKorra on its sequel though]].
166	* ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'': '''THE''' definitive adaptation of the famous Batman franchise. With brilliant writing, interesting characters, and awesome storylines, it's no wonder why it has since heavily influenced the franchise's comics, films, and games.
167	* ''WesternAnimation/OverTheGardenWall'': An unbelievable gem that has a well-written story, well-developed characters that are easy to attach to, and an unexpected yet cool twist to boot.
168	* ''WesternAnimation/{{Rugrats}}'': I grew up watching Nickelodeon and this series was my favorite of the bunch at the time.
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171	!! CM Watch List (updated as of 7/27/14)
172	[[folder: Currently on Watch]]
173	* ''LightNovel/DateALive''
174	** Sir Isaac Ray Peram Wescott (Decision pending; de-facto qualifies)
175	** Ellen Mira Mathers (Decision pending)
176	* ''Series/KamenRiderGaim''
177	** Ryoma Sengoku (Decision pending)
178	* ''Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse''
179	** Thanos (Decision pending)
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184	--> ''"If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door."'' - '''Harvey Milk'''

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