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LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#12576: Jun 19th 2015 at 1:28:40 PM

There were also all the gay jokes about Zarbon and the dialogue on Vegeta's pink shirt that changed whenever we saw it. I didn't think those were so bad though.

But as for racism, I don't recall many of those besides the ones brought up.

edited 19th Jun '15 6:01:15 PM by LSBK

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#12577: Jun 19th 2015 at 2:09:33 PM

Both of which were exaggerations of things present in the source material.

The gay jokes about Zarbon were an exaggeration of his girly appearance and the fact that he's reluctant to take his Monster form because of how infatuated he is with beauty.

However, my transformed state is rather hideous ... As someone who prefers beauty, I'm naturally reluctant to sacrifice looks.

Meanwhile, the "Blowjob Princess" and other lines appearing in place of BAD MAN on Vegeta's pink shirt were just taking the joke of Vegeta being embarrassed and humiliated by the shirt and running with it.

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#12578: Jun 19th 2015 at 5:55:42 PM

I find it funny that Zarbon turned out to be completely straight.

"If you weren't so crazy I'd think you were insane."
LSBK Since: Sep, 2014
#12579: Jun 19th 2015 at 6:00:29 PM

Maybe he's gay or maybe stereotypes are bullshit.

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#12582: Jun 19th 2015 at 6:19:36 PM

I think he just has trouble remembering that some people aren't him.

Which is basically what privilege is.

...The difference between Goku and Romney is that one is an alien being who doesn't know anything about actual human conditions, and the other one is Goku.

...This is far from my best joke.

I tried to come up with a better one all day, and this is what I managed to get.

Sorry.

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#12583: Jun 19th 2015 at 6:27:14 PM

No you're not. If you were, you wouldn't have made it in the first place.

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EchoingSilence Since: Jun, 2013
#12584: Jun 19th 2015 at 6:33:10 PM

So Goku is just basically Innocently Insensitive.

Hey at least he and Piccolo are getting along. Through cars.

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#12585: Jun 19th 2015 at 6:48:11 PM

DODGE, bitch! Get out the way! Get out the way, bitch! Get out the way!

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BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#12586: Jun 19th 2015 at 10:37:21 PM

GOKU: Aw, great, Iguana Street. Now I'm gonna get mugged. But the joke's on them, I HAVE no money!

Actually he said 'Aw, great, Iguana Street. Now I'm gonna get mugged. But joke's on them, I don't have any mugs!'

edited 19th Jun '15 10:37:42 PM by BaconManiac5000

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BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#12588: Jun 19th 2015 at 10:46:13 PM

That link doesn't work.

But I assume he would say "mugs" since, well, he's Goku.

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BaconManiac5000 Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Baby don't hurt me!
#12590: Jun 19th 2015 at 10:51:52 PM

Ah, I just kind of assume he doesn't know what "mugged" meant.

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unnoun Since: Jan, 2012
#12591: Jun 19th 2015 at 10:56:38 PM

"Mr. Piccolo would let me go!"

"No, he wouldn't. And he's smarter than me."

"And besides, the moment you leave, that door is going to open."

"He's right, you know."

"Every time."

"Oh, and uh, by the way, Cell? You're gonna die."

I think that making assumptions about Goku isn't a good idea.

edited 19th Jun '15 10:59:04 PM by unnoun

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#12592: Jun 19th 2015 at 11:00:44 PM

I'm pretty sure that's a case of O.O.C. Is Serious Business.

Besides, I'm pretty sure it's more inline with him to misinterpret the meaning of a word rather than simply state a fact.

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Soble Since: Dec, 2013
#12593: Jun 20th 2015 at 7:31:52 AM

[up]x7

You have to wonder what sort of place Iguana Street is when Goku is worried about getting mugged.

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alekos23 Since: Mar, 2013
#12594: Jun 20th 2015 at 12:27:23 PM

Maybe he thinks they're Popos.

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#12595: Jun 20th 2015 at 11:12:53 PM

I wonder if Goku's time in a coma actually gave him the chance to regenerate some brain cells.

but HOW?
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#12596: Jun 21st 2015 at 11:51:22 AM

It's been my headcanon for years that Goku is a savant.

"If you weren't so crazy I'd think you were insane."
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#12597: Jun 21st 2015 at 12:08:35 PM

You think Goku's a scholar? Why?

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#12598: Jun 21st 2015 at 12:40:49 PM

From the other wiki:

Savant syndrome is a condition in which a person demonstrates profound and prodigious capacities or abilities far in excess of what would be considered normal. People with savant syndrome may have neurodevelopmental disorders, notably autism spectrum disorders, or brain injuries.

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#12599: Jun 21st 2015 at 12:43:37 PM

That's Savant syndrome. I was just going by the definition of the word "savant".

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#12600: Jun 22nd 2015 at 9:10:44 AM

Abridged Goku is definitely a savant. His Saiyan fighting prowess has been sharpened and focused to a flawless edge by his near-complete lack of interests or priorities outside of it. 90% of his mental faculties are put to work figuring out the best way to deck someone in the schnoz, with the remaining 10% being split between food, Krillin, and trolling.

edited 22nd Jun '15 9:11:19 AM by TobiasDrake

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