Avatar: A Bad Thread

[Keleth]

So what about talking to other people in the car? Wouldn't that take just as much concentration? I mean with people in the car, there is a much larger chance you're gonna look at them while talking then on a hands-free and no one in the car with you. Maybe we should outlaw passengers while we're at it.

I don't know, I don't think they've tested that. Or, at least, I haven't been informed as to any results including it....

Survey results say.

"It's a lonely drive, and singles cry themselves from location to location"

[Escher]

I was going to start a new thread on this, but what the heck. This works.

You folks have heard of otherkin, right? People who believe that they are human only in form but other beings in spirit? Like dragonkin -- people who believe they are dragons... elfkin -- people who believe they are really elves...

And now, na'vi-kin. I kid you not.

[Turnsky]

I was going to start a new thread on this, but what the heck. This works.

You folks have heard of otherkin, right? People who believe that they are human only in form but other beings in spirit? Like dragonkin -- people who believe they are dragons... elfkin -- people who believe they are really elves...

And now, na'vi-kin. I kid you not.

the sad part is? i'm not surprised.

[Keleth]

It's amazing as to how quickly people follow a fad because they want to be special.

And end up being like the other 10,000 shmoes they hang out with that are equally as 'unique'

[Darkmoon]

I would weep... but I am all out of tears.

As a bonus, however, when they get the surgery done to make them more like their inner spirit, at least we'll be able to easily recognize them on the streets. And mock them. And maybe throw rocks.

[superluser]

And maybe throw rocks.

Now, now, that's just cruel.

Throwing hard fruit at them and yelling ``Bond with this,'' on the other hand, is cruel and ironic.

[Corgatha Taldorthar]

Aren't the Na'vi like ten feet tall? Unless they come up with a way to enhance muscular strength, human legs can't support a ten foot frame. I'd just wait for their upper bodies to crush their ankles......

[Turnsky]

I would weep... but I am all out of tears.

As a bonus, however, when they get the surgery done to make them more like their inner spirit, at least we'll be able to easily recognize them on the streets. And mock them. And maybe throw rocks.

rocks? you lack a sense of the classics... Gather some friends and chase after them with torches and pitchforks! much more fun that way, and afterwards, barbecue! 

[Sofox]

You know...

...people in the furry community are hardly in the best position to deride a subculture.

[Turnsky]

You know...

...people in the furry community are hardly in the best position to deride a subculture.

at least most follow real creatures.

[Sofox]

You know...

...people in the furry community are hardly in the best position to deride a subculture.

at least most follow real creatures.

Who walk and talk and have jobs and...

[llearch n'n'daCorna]

Throwing hard fruit at them and yelling ``Bond with this,'' on the other hand, is cruel and ironic.

Durians?

[superluser]

Durians?

Nah.  You want something with a smooth surface that won't become brittle after freezing.

[Keleth]

You know...

...people in the furry community are hardly in the best position to deride a subculture.

at least most follow real creatures.

It's true though, people who say "I'm a fae/dog/fox/etc" to the extent that some furries carry it to. .


Really, a lot of them are in the same neighborhood. Next door if you will. You should be getting along and borrowing cups of sugar.

[Alondro]

You know...

...people in the furry community are hardly in the best position to deride a subculture.

at least most follow real creatures.

Who walk and talk and have jobs and...

Animals can talk!  (African Grey Parrots!)

They have jobs!  (Horses, sheep dogs, Indian Elephants which haul wood)

They are politicians!  (Chimps slinging crap)

[Caswin]

I'm actually surprised that I have yet to run into a... movement to the effect of, "Na'Vi are the best, unlike stinky evil greedy humans, and we must aspire to be like Na'Vi if indeed we are not actually Na'Vi already just in the wrong body".

On the other hand, I have yet to run into those elves I've heard so much about, so maybe I just don't go to the right places.

[Alondro]

I'm actually surprised that I have yet to run into a... movement to the effect of, "Na'Vi are the best, unlike stinky evil greedy humans, and we must aspire to be like Na'Vi if indeed we are not actually Na'Vi already just in the wrong body".

On the other hand, I have yet to run into those elves I've heard so much about, so maybe I just don't go to the right places.

I'm sad to say, they are gradually emerging.

PADS (Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome)

I wonder if I can import Kagemushi's FAIL blog finding, in which there is a rather humorous comparison of the plots of "Avatar" vs Disney's "Pocahontas", which ironically was lambasted by many critics for many of the over-simplified cliches and Gaia silliness they ignored in "Avatar".

EDIT:  Yes I can >:}  Bwah ha ha! 

[superluser]

I wonder if I can import Kagemushi's FAIL blog finding, in which there is a rather humorous comparison of the plots of "Avatar" vs Disney's "Pocahontas", which ironically was lambasted by many critics for many of the over-simplified cliches and Gaia silliness they ignored in "Avatar".

I will point out that many of the glowing reviews of Avatar scrupulously noted that the plot was extremely hokey, but that the reviewers didn't care, since the special effects were the point, and they were stunning.

[Lysander]

Sure the plot was extremely cliche (one of my friends says it is also almost exactly like Dances with Wolves), but I enjoyed it. Even if a is entirely original and amazing, it could still be worthless if it's executed poorly. I like the way the story was done in Avatar.   

[Keleth]

I'm a rebel, and I won't see Avatar until it's out on DVD. . and in the discount bin section

I know some friends that blew over 100 bucks to go see this film repeatedly.

Psh, Fanbois.

[Sunblink]

Whuh. The thread's still on?

THE THREAD'S STILL ON. *charges with lances and shields*

I see where Sofox is coming from about the subculture thing, but I'm going to slowly back away from the otherkin movement even though it might be the kind of thing my mom would study quite happily. I'm probably just disillusioned. I'm kind of guessing this isn't what James Cameron had expected when he made Avatar. I was not expecting this either, which is clearly a sign I haven't spent enough time on the Internet.

I thought there was only going to be porn.

PADS (Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome)

Speaking personally, I do not see the appeal in the idea of living on Pandora as a Na'vi. It's very pretty, like nature is pretty, but they kind of have wildlife that is utterly determined to kill you if you aren't blue and sparkly. And if you are, they still will try to kill you. Like everywhere you turn. So I guess I think Pandora is gorgeous as a creative achievement, but I give a resounding HELL NO at the theoretical proposition of being able to live in a Na'vi's shoes for one day. I guess I can see why people would like it, but I cannot empathize.

Fandoms are weird, man. D:

Fun story demonstrating my pathetic inability to be one with nature: When my family went on vacation in North Carolina there were comfortable teepees that were more like conical, low-key cabins that you could rent, and we were exploring them to decide if we should return next year for vacation. I thought they were pretty sweet and I wouldn't have minded sleeping there IF I DIDN'T SEE THREE GIANT DADDY LONG-LEGS SITTING ON THE WALL OVER THE BED, GOING ALL "Y HALO THAR SEXY" AT ME. Then I had to run out of the tent like I was on fire, and my parents were like "Keaton, what the shit?" so that was pretty pathetic of me.

GOD I HATE SPIDERS and I HATE CAMPING.

[Caswin]

And now, na'vi-kin. I kid you not.

Hup.  I must have missed this post.  Yeah, this is exactly what I was talking about. (Skimming the posts, I see a surprising amount of members there either referring to Otherkin or claiming to be one themselves even as they try to get in touch with their inner Na'vi.  I'm probably missing something significant here.)

Speaking personally, I do not see the appeal in the idea of living on Pandora as a Na'vi. It's very pretty, like nature is pretty, but they kind of have wildlife that is utterly determined to kill you if you aren't blue and sparkly. And if you are, they still will try to kill you. Like everywhere you turn. So I guess I think Pandora is gorgeous as a creative achievement, but I give a resounding HELL NO at the theoretical proposition of being able to live in a Na'vi's shoes for one day. I guess I can see why people would like it, but I cannot empathize.

But it's so beautiful!  Beauty means everything!  And the love!  And the Na'vi!  And the love!  The planet loves you!  And the beauty!  And the wildlife!  So what if they try to kill you, that's just part of nature!  Do you hate nature?!  Oh wait, you're a human.  Oh well, you are clearly blind to the sheer raw unblemished beauty of Pandora and the Smurfycats who live in it!

(Incidentally, I did see Avatar a few weeks ago.  Eh.  I thought Sherlock Homes was better.)

[Eibborn]

PADS (Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome)

Speaking personally, I do not see the appeal in the idea of living on Pandora as a Na'vi. It's very pretty, like nature is pretty, but they kind of have wildlife that is utterly determined to kill you if you aren't blue and sparkly. And if you are, they still will try to kill you. Like everywhere you turn. So I guess I think Pandora is gorgeous as a creative achievement, but I give a resounding HELL NO at the theoretical proposition of being able to live in a Na'vi's shoes for one day. I guess I can see why people would like it, but I cannot empathize.

Sounds like Australia to me. Aside from the blue and sparkly bit, of course. :v

[Janus Whitefurr]

Speaking personally, I do not see the appeal in the idea of living on Pandora as a Na'vi. It's very pretty, like nature is pretty, but they kind of have wildlife that is utterly determined to kill you if you aren't blue and sparkly. And if you are, they still will try to kill you. Like everywhere you turn. So I guess I think Pandora is gorgeous as a creative achievement, but I give a resounding HELL NO at the theoretical proposition of being able to live in a Na'vi's shoes for one day. I guess I can see why people would like it, but I cannot empathize.

Sounds like Australia to me. Aside from the blue and sparkly bit, of course. :v

It tries to kill anyone, regardless. White, black, yellow, purple, green, blue, sparkly.... Australia has no qualms about throwing venomous or just plain deadly fauna and flora at you. I should know, I live here.

[Magic]

Redback, Funnel-Web, Blue-ringed octopus
Taipan, Tigersnake and a Box jellyfish
Stonefish and the poison thing that lives in a shell
That spikes you when you pick it up

Come to Australia
You might accidentally get killed

Your life's constantly under threat
Have you been bitten yet?
You've only got three minutes left
Before a massive coronary breakdown

Redback, Funnel-Web, Blue-ringed octopus
Tiapan, Tigersnake and a Box jellyfish
Big shark just waiting for you to go swimming
At Bondi Beach

Come to Australia
You might accidentally get killed
Your blood is bound to be spilled
With fear your pants will be filled
Because you might accidentally get killed

[ShadesFox]

I believe it is accurate to say that Australia has the 9 most poisonous spiders in the world.

[iceick]

Aren't the Na'vi like ten feet tall? Unless they come up with a way to enhance muscular strength, human legs can't support a ten foot frame. I'd just wait for their upper bodies to crush their ankles......

Actually the tallest a person can be before their body collapes is 39 feet on Earth however there is less gravity on pandora so you could posibly get to 45 or 50 feet tall there.

[thegayhare]

So has anyone seen the deleted Navi sex scene from Avatar?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D8IRIYBSnk

NSFW

[techmaster-glitch]

So has anyone seen the deleted Navi sex scene from Avatar?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D8IRIYBSnk

NSFW

Can't view, don't have a youtube account...

But by any chance, is it the same as that flash parody that's currently on the frontpage of Newgrounds? I haven't watched that yet, either.

[Sofox]

If it's by Happy Harry, then yes (Also known for the Watchmen Saturday Morning cartoon intro).