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thatother1dude from Land of the Ill, Annoyin' Since: Jan, 2001
#35876: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:35:33 PM

[up]Well, we'd seen her as recently as "Sadie's Song", but it's been over two years since Kofi said anything.

BlueBlaze64 The Watcher on the Tower from Empire City Since: Sep, 2012 Relationship Status: I'm just a poor boy, nobody loves me
The Watcher on the Tower
#35877: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:39:31 PM

This show is very, very entertaining, don't get me wrong. It's just that I think that a show with so much backstory, sci-fi elements, lore, and detail to the alien race they created for it may be doing itself a disservice by not having much happen to them.

I guess I'm just not used to the idea of having such an interesting fantasy/sci-fi premise be the backdrop for a show with a character focus. Maybe I need to see this from a different point of view. On the other hand, I think I'd have a better time accepting it if there was no overarching plot whatsoever.

As a side question, would you say that Steven Universe has (or at least tries to have) the same tone that some of the Studio Ghibli movies (My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, etc.) have: a world with a backstory much more fantastical and interesting than our own, but explored in the form of Slice of Life as opposed to a straightforward plot?

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thatother1dude from Land of the Ill, Annoyin' Since: Jan, 2001
#35878: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:45:58 PM

It's weird how Kofi calls Fryman by his last name, but Fryman calls Kofi by his first. But I guess it might have been confusing to suddenly give either a full name at this point...

xanderiskander Since: Mar, 2012
#35879: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:47:39 PM

I thought we already knew that Kofi's last name was Pizza? Or do they just call them the Pizza's because they run a Pizza shop?

If anything Fryman yelling PIIIIIIIZZA would have made it even funnier.

edited 25th Jul '16 6:48:50 PM by xanderiskander

thatother1dude from Land of the Ill, Annoyin' Since: Jan, 2001
#35880: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:48:48 PM

[up]I've been wondering that exact question for like two years.

Groverman62 Since: Feb, 2016
#35881: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:49:24 PM

Yeah its odd to me to that we have not gotten Fryman's first name. Yeah he's not a important character, but you think something like that would be mentioned in the credits or on the writer's twitter.

drac0blade Since: Jan, 2015
#35882: Jul 25th 2016 at 6:56:05 PM

FoodWars: Shokugeki no Steven!

Now all they need is flowery descriptions of every bite and the tasters' clothes to fly off symbolically.

galaxydreams RULER Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
RULER
#35884: Jul 25th 2016 at 7:24:44 PM

This episode was so fun. I never thought that they would bring the movie theater girl back but it was a nice surprise seeing her as Ronaldo's gf, or well ex girlfriend. I hope that they can get together again. Kiki and Jenny hugging was the cutest thing ever and omg at Ronaldo having those roller things. Would have love to see Ganga reacting to all this. And Garnet in a suit is my new favourite thing.

randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
Ghost '11
#35885: Jul 25th 2016 at 7:27:43 PM

Twins who don't dislike each other, what a novel concept...maybe more shows should do that.

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Ruise Nyanpasu~ from your subconscious Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: It's not my fault I'm not popular!
Nyanpasu~
#35886: Jul 25th 2016 at 7:28:00 PM

Ohhhhh my gosh Kiki and Jenny WERE the cutest in this! I love adorable sibling relationships!

Poor Ronaldo. Is she not reading his texts??

Loves feel-good animation a whole lot.
KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#35887: Jul 25th 2016 at 7:34:32 PM

I usually cry at Crying Canyon, but it’s closed right because of some flash flood warnings.

You know, I'm sad for Ronaldo and all, but I can't help wondering if there's any significance to this...

Edit: Wait, no, it's because of all the crying, isn't it? God, l'm turning into him. NVM

edited 25th Jul '16 7:35:28 PM by KarkatTheDalek

Oh God! Natural light!
RhymeBeat True colors from Eastern Standard Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: In Lesbians with you
randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
Ghost '11
#35889: Jul 25th 2016 at 7:39:20 PM

I have seen the mystery that is GF...they were good.

edited 25th Jul '16 7:40:57 PM by randomness4

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Ruise Nyanpasu~ from your subconscious Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: It's not my fault I'm not popular!
Nyanpasu~
#35890: Jul 25th 2016 at 7:39:57 PM

Honestly? I can't think of any media I've consumed where the twins hate each other. They always seem to be super close. And in real life, they always seem to be...average siblings, maybe less close than I'd expect one to be with a sibling not that I have any myself.

Loves feel-good animation a whole lot.
galaxydreams RULER Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
RULER
#35891: Jul 25th 2016 at 7:42:04 PM

As a side question, would you say that Steven Universe has (or at least tries to have) the same tone that some of the Studio Ghibli movies (My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, etc.) have: a world with a backstory much more fantastical and interesting than our own, but explored in the form of Slice of Life as opposed to a straightforward plot?

Kind of. They take their time to build up to things and throw little hints here and there as well as details as the story goes on.

edited 25th Jul '16 7:43:14 PM by galaxydreams

randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
Ghost '11
#35892: Jul 25th 2016 at 7:42:50 PM

Twins in shows only seem to hangout because they're siblings...but they also tend to annoy each other the most.

I said dislike...I don't use the "H" word, it's too strong.

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thatother1dude from Land of the Ill, Annoyin' Since: Jan, 2001
#35893: Jul 25th 2016 at 7:45:20 PM

Edit: Wait, no, it's because of all the crying, isn't it? God, l'm turning into him. NVM
It's probably called Crying Canyon because it floods. You know, with rainwater.

"Brooding Hill" is probably the place where he talked to Steven in "Full Disclosure".

randomness4 Ghost '11 from The Land of Inconvenience Since: Sep, 2011
Ghost '11
#35894: Jul 25th 2016 at 7:54:03 PM

Something tells me those lands were not naturally named...

edited 25th Jul '16 7:54:26 PM by randomness4

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thatother1dude from Land of the Ill, Annoyin' Since: Jan, 2001
#35895: Jul 25th 2016 at 8:40:36 PM

[up]Locations don't really have "natural" names, but you're right that those names could be ones Ronaldo made up and no one else uses.

dmysta3000 (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#35896: Jul 25th 2016 at 8:40:52 PM

Pics of all the SU zines given out at Comic Con this year.

If you've ever wanted to see the Gems running a fast food joint, well here ya go.

GUNDAMU GUNDAMU
xanderiskander Since: Mar, 2012
#35897: Jul 25th 2016 at 8:47:29 PM

Cartoon network site wouldn't let me watch while Restaurant War was airing for some reason, finally got to watch it.

That was a really funny episode. Cracked me up. Well aside from the whole fake love thing that was kind of cringey at parts for me. Also this episode felt like it was over really fast for some reason. Felt like the war didn't go for very long at all.

thatother1dude from Land of the Ill, Annoyin' Since: Jan, 2001
#35898: Jul 25th 2016 at 8:48:57 PM

[up][up]That Peridot/Amethyst contrast is great.

Dammit, I need more grunge Connie!

edited 25th Jul '16 8:50:53 PM by thatother1dude

diyedas Since: Feb, 2010
#35899: Jul 25th 2016 at 8:49:57 PM

I made a joke about them having Ronaldo and Kiki pretending to be dating/in love like a few seconds before they actually did just that. XDD

dmysta3000 (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#35900: Jul 25th 2016 at 8:50:57 PM

[down]Looking pretty Sonic there Peri...

Also that last one with Pearl was just sad sad

edited 25th Jul '16 8:55:23 PM by dmysta3000

GUNDAMU GUNDAMU

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