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Filby Since: Jan, 2001
#5251: Apr 1st 2011 at 1:43:27 PM

She was actually very positive on Gurren Lagann, and the part where she pointed out its flaws was still hilarious.

eX 94. Grandmaster of Shark Since: Jan, 2001
94. Grandmaster of Shark
#5252: Apr 1st 2011 at 1:47:17 PM

Yeah, her final verdict is pretty much, high on spirit, low on brain, which is spot on. And whether or not you can enjoy the show depends on your ability to shut off your brain while watching it. I for one, can't do it.

RobbieRotten Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
#5253: Apr 1st 2011 at 1:58:40 PM

Wait...why is everyone spiderman?

Myrmidon The Ant King from In Antartica Since: Nov, 2009
The Ant King
#5254: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:01:40 PM

Look at the calendar, Robbie.

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MousaThe14 Writer, Artist, Ignored from Northern Virginia Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
Writer, Artist, Ignored
#5255: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:02:30 PM

[up][up]We've been shifting all the live long day. First it was Spartacus, followed by Storm Troopers and Bears, then My Little pony, and now we're all Spidey.

edited 1st Apr '11 2:02:53 PM by MousaThe14

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FurikoMaru Reverse the Curse from The Arrogant Wasteland Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: He makes me feel like I have a heart
Reverse the Curse
#5256: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:04:36 PM

^^^^ Actually, you can keep your brain on and enjoy it immensely. You just have to be excellent at history and appallingly bad at science.

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eX 94. Grandmaster of Shark Since: Jan, 2001
94. Grandmaster of Shark
#5257: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:07:11 PM

And common sense. And logic. And good storytelling. For me, it is just everything bad about shounen anime concentrated into one show.

edited 1st Apr '11 2:08:46 PM by eX

Fawriel Since: Jan, 2001
#5258: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:09:59 PM

See! That criticism is bullcrap already! TTGL is an exceedingly intelligent show! Well, maybe not exceedingly, but it's expertly told and has very strong themes that are well-presented and actually quite smart at the core. Saying that you can't enjoy it with your brain turned on just reeks of having not watched past the first few episodes.

[up] Also you smell like licorice biscuits.

edited 1st Apr '11 2:10:32 PM by Fawriel

MousaThe14 Writer, Artist, Ignored from Northern Virginia Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
Writer, Artist, Ignored
#5259: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:11:38 PM

[up]Or just reeks of having a different interpretation than you. Not everyone sees the same things you're seeing.

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Fawriel Since: Jan, 2001
#5260: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:14:36 PM

Yeah, but!

... Baaaaaah, the whole "everyone has a different opinion" thing is pretty much impossible to argue against! That's so lame.

Kerrah Since: Jan, 2001
#5261: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:16:49 PM

You can't have a "wrong opinion" about liking or disliking stuff, but you can have poor arguments to back your opinion.

However, in this case it seems to be just a matter of taste.

eX 94. Grandmaster of Shark Since: Jan, 2001
94. Grandmaster of Shark
#5262: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:20:39 PM

I find the whole "true spirit can beat everything" theme annoying and dumb in any anime,TTGL just happens to heavily rely on it. It doesn't matter how well-presented or smart its themes are, my brain automatically flashes a red card when a weaker opponent beats a stronger one (or huge odds for that matter) because they are The Determinator.

And another thing, enjoyability =/= quality. Why do people always get angry when you point out that their favorite show might not be at the same level as Shakespeare? I enjoy a lot of shows of which I am perfectly aware that they are neither good, nor well written. They just happen to include a lot of my favorite tropes.

edited 1st Apr '11 2:24:09 PM by eX

Fawriel Since: Jan, 2001
#5263: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:25:18 PM

The cool thing is that TTGL built a universe that justifies that trope, and ties it into a theme about an idea of evolution that has impressed me enough to become a central part of my personal philosophy.

So yeah.

Hey, I can accept that you didn't like it. But I take offense to the idea that it's dumb, because, well, then you're indirectly calling me dumb. tongue

edited 1st Apr '11 2:26:51 PM by Fawriel

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#5264: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:30:29 PM

Ahh, but do you hate any shows despite being aware that they are both good and well-writen?

I know I do.

Regardless, TTGL's plot isn't great, but the several of the characters are and the symbolism is… well-thought out, I guess would be the best term for it.

Fawriel Since: Jan, 2001
#5265: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:33:06 PM

Ahh, but do you hate any shows despite being aware that they are both good and well-writen?
This probably wasn't directed at me, but... I don't, actually. I'm quite easy-going when it comes to the media I consume, though I do have kinda high standards. When something's critically acclaimed and I don't enjoy it, I just accept that it doesn't work for me but will probably see what people liked about it.

... But wait, this thread is not about me!

... So yeah, let's end this discussion.

edited 1st Apr '11 2:33:39 PM by Fawriel

JethroQWalrustitty Since: Jan, 2001
#5266: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:33:55 PM

On a non-Gurren Lagann related topic, I don't really like most online April Fools jokes, but the type I do like is when creators, like webcomic artists or reviewers switch works. There needs to be more of that on TGWTG next year.

eX 94. Grandmaster of Shark Since: Jan, 2001
94. Grandmaster of Shark
#5267: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:37:19 PM

^ I was thinking exactly the same. When Spoony posted his video, I was hopefully surfing the Snop's site for a review in Sponny's style.

Ahh, but do you hate any shows despite being aware that they are both good and well-written?

All Star Superman.

edited 1st Apr '11 2:54:36 PM by eX

RobbieRotten Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
#5268: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:45:50 PM

It's hard to take anyone seriously right now

Myrmidon The Ant King from In Antartica Since: Nov, 2009
The Ant King
#5269: Apr 1st 2011 at 2:53:54 PM

^

edited 1st Apr '11 2:54:00 PM by Myrmidon

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THATELFWITHTHESTARSHIP THATELFWITHTHESTARSHIP from UK Since: Apr, 2011
THATELFWITHTHESTARSHIP
#5270: Apr 3rd 2011 at 11:48:10 AM

[up][up][up]I hated the spoony snob idea It was dull and unfunny with lots of nitpicking about minor traits that werent really worth mocking really, the swap show thing should only be done with increably distinct characters with a totally diffrent humor style and really when I think change show I think use one charters humor stlye and character in a diffrent format like say if film brain and linkara swaped shows they have contrasting humer style (snarky comments and direct parodys respectively) and review diffrent mediums that should have happend

edited 3rd Apr '11 11:49:33 AM by THATELFWITHTHESTARSHIP

Myrmidon The Ant King from In Antartica Since: Nov, 2009
The Ant King
#5271: Apr 3rd 2011 at 11:49:02 AM

[up] Are you real?

Kill all math nerds
THATELFWITHTHESTARSHIP THATELFWITHTHESTARSHIP from UK Since: Apr, 2011
THATELFWITHTHESTARSHIP
#5272: Apr 3rd 2011 at 11:50:13 AM

It just wasnt funny.

ABNDT Since: Mar, 2011
#5273: Apr 3rd 2011 at 11:52:12 AM

[up][up][up]Your punctuation keys beg you to take them back! That other computer was just a fling they had in a moment of weakness. It means nothing to them, and they really want to make this relationship work!

edited 3rd Apr '11 11:52:20 AM by ABNDT

THATELFWITHTHESTARSHIP THATELFWITHTHESTARSHIP from UK Since: Apr, 2011
THATELFWITHTHESTARSHIP
#5274: Apr 3rd 2011 at 11:56:08 AM

[up]What?

emeriin Since: Jan, 2001
#5275: Apr 3rd 2011 at 11:59:58 AM

[up] They mean your English is not the best, sir.


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