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Edited by Mrph1 on Aug 26th 2024 at 10:24:26 AM
Actually, the tradition thing is even worse in South Korea. South Korea managed to go from basically nothing to a rich industrial society in a single generation, and the traditional family collapsed in the process, leaving the elderly in a bad situation.
Blind Final Fantasy 6 Let's PlayNow I'm getting bad Breaking Dawn flashbacks.
Blind Final Fantasy 6 Let's PlayWow, that was one hell of a typo.
Also, I guess I should be happy that my parents don't bother me too much about this stuff.
In my understanding, eastern culture in general puts a huge emphasis on respect for elders, and you're basically expected to defer to them whether or not you agree or disagree. Not raising a fuss when they shove into you is probably an extension of that.
It also reminds me a bit of my grandpa. The nursing home he's in actually had to put a special brake on his wheelchair so he wouldn't run into people.
edited 16th Jan '14 11:37:38 AM by JapaneseTeeth
Reaction Image RepositoryYeah, tradition comes with that, I suppose. Japan has that in spades too, and had that for pretty much ever.
@Marcen I had a friend once.....in school....his name was George. We'd always play together on the playground....he was a small little boy, blond hair about half my size....I did everything I could with him....I invited him to a birthday of mine, went around his house once and played a bit of Dynasty Warriors 3 on the PS 2....and then he moved away to another school where I'd never see him again....I was almost inseparable when I was around him....I could always be seen with him no matter what....
"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime@Star It's ok. Even though he's not with ya, you both have the best memories with each other and no one can take that away from you. And, you'll eventually have friends in the future. Sure, you'll miss him, it'll be ok because you'll always have people with you to be there. You'll see him soon, I'm sure he misses you too.
edited 16th Jan '14 12:04:15 PM by marcen12
https://youtu.be/_1F5HhUvFbM?si=csgwerqELcG6615qIn other news, I came up with a self imposed challenge for fire emblem, and it's just EVIL.
You can't recruit anyone. You can only use characters who join you automatically.
What do you think?
http://h0useb0und.tumblr.com/@Marcen I don't have any contact with him and I think he's moved on from me.....for all I know he could be living it up in Barcelona having the time of his life....while I'm stuck here....in the UK trying to sort out my life....he was my best friend....I should've forgotten him....and if I have forgotten him....then why do I still remember what it was like....for me....and him...?
"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus PrimeI've never had a girlfriend before. I've basically been on one date that a friend set us up on.
Of course, I haven't been trying too hard as I've got bigger problems in my life that a girlfriend would just make more complicated.
Plus there's the fact that I only want a girlfriend because I want a wife and really almost the entire reason I want a wife is because I want children more.
I used to think that the whoile having a house, stable job and family thing was a rather simple part of my dream, but nowadays, it looks more like a pipe dream.
In any event, I've also wonderd if it wouldn't be a disservice to the human race for me to reproduce? I could adopt, but I really don't think I have what it takes to be a single father.
Well, I suppose that these are all questions for the future. No point in stressing over such things when the fact is that I can't properly support myself, so a family is out o the question anyway.
@Star You're not alone in that thought. I had a friend who I hung out with pretty much all the time. Then I moved and I never heard from again. Every once in a while, I want to know how he's doing but its been so long. I've moved on from him mostly but sometimes I just wonder....So, maybe it's nostalgic and you want to talk to him to fill in that void you've been feeling for a long time, I get that. But, sometimes, it'll pass. In fact, he's probably feeling the same way about you. It'll be alright.
@Sereg Even though I have a stable job, I'm afraid that I'll fail as a father if I ever get married and have children. I don't really think I'm mature enough to be in one, even though friends tell me I can be.
edited 16th Jan '14 12:18:49 PM by marcen12
https://youtu.be/_1F5HhUvFbM?si=csgwerqELcG6615qJust because I'm okay without being in a relationship doesn't mean I wouldn't appreciate being in one. I just don't see the value in seeking a relationship just for the sake of being in a relationship. The way I see it, the entire point of being in a romantic relationship is to enjoy each others' company in an increasingly intimate fashion. I wouldn't want a relationship with someone unless it could work as a friendship as well. Dating someone just to be dating is pointless unless you actually like the person.
See, this is the problem: I don't consider being single to be a "depressing gray sea". That's that "overstatement" that was mentioned earlier: it's assuming that people somehow can't be happy unless they're dating. Which isn't really true at all. That's what we're saying: it's entirely possible to be both single and happy.
Obviously, there's nothing wrong with being in a relationship, and I'm sure that a good relationship with someone you love is amazing. But the thing is, it's not the state of "being in a relationship" that enjoyable, it's being in a healthy relationship with someone you care about and who cares about you in a particular way. And if you don't have that, the relationship isn't appealing. I'd love to be in a good relationship, but I'm not going to go out of my way to start dating just so I can say that I'm dating.
edited 16th Jan '14 12:29:23 PM by JapaneseTeeth
Reaction Image Repository@Star (hugs back) You won't be forgotten. You aint alone.
https://youtu.be/_1F5HhUvFbM?si=csgwerqELcG6615qI want to give you the most brohoof of all brohoofs, the brohoofiest brohoof in existence. May I?
It doesn't always end well. I've gone through a plenty of shitty relationships as well. But that doesn't mean you must stop trying. Yes, even if your parents become your enemy, you must continue to fight for what you want. I had to fight a lot of fight and still do to keep my relationship going, but it's not going to stop me.
A relationship isn't going to just become that if you don't work for it. And the thing is, I wish I knew anyone who does instead of immediately giving up, throwing hands, and declaring themselves loners for life or worse, taking some twisted insane pride in it. Sure, being single can be happy and all, but happiness doesn't need excuses. And I'm so tired of excuses. I want to make a smacking machine that smacks anyone whenever they say an excuse.
Dude, I realize that relationships take work. I wrote a 200K word story that's entirely about that. And I'm not taking any pride in the fact that I'm single. I'm not ashamed of it either. I just am. And you're right. I don't need and excuse to be happy. And I am happy being single and I shouldn't have to make excuses for that either.
If I discover a relationship that worth working for, I gladly will. I would love to be part of a real romance with someone I love. But in my current circumstance and state of mind, it's not something that I'm looking for. Maybe I will in the future. But I'm not going to go out of the way to create one from scratch when I'm honestly content where I am. Everybody relates to other people differently, and not everybody wants to or needs to be in a relationship. I just want you to stop making it out like everybody ought to be in a relationship with someone. Everybody is different, after all. If someone is content not being in a relationship, they don't have to justify that to you.
edited 16th Jan '14 12:46:51 PM by JapaneseTeeth
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Dammit! I meant Cuckoo! Sorry I was...miles away....
Also, my sister gave brith to a baby a year ago. Sorry for the HORRIBLE confusion. I'm truly truly sorry.
edited 16th Jan '14 11:33:25 AM by marcen12
https://youtu.be/_1F5HhUvFbM?si=csgwerqELcG6615q