deepseadiva
Bodybuilding Magical Girl
Still would have preferred Professor Willow.
But Juniper is acceptable.
But Juniper is acceptable.
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Pokemon Black and White (Spoiler Warning)
- Thread starter Chill
- Start date
3 months until BW! I don't really like a lot of the pokemon yet but I'm still pretty excited. And I'm sure a few will grow on me as I play the game.
Willow sounds "old" to me, Juniper was a good choice. Darmanitan is kind of difficult to read.
Willow sounds "old" to me, Juniper was a good choice. Darmanitan is kind of difficult to read.
Z'zgashi
Smash Legend
They need to release the Zurus' names.
![Terywj [태리]](/data/avatars/l/71/71007.jpg?1555906021){kind=avatar}
Terywj [태리]
Charismatic Maknae~
Z'zgashi, can we both cry together in a corner when Nintendo / GameFreak completely destroys Zuruggu and Zuruzukin's names?
Charmander
Smash Champion
I want to join to, I love those guys
Wrath`
Smash Master
I bet the word thug or rouge is in their name, but I think i will stick with many of the Japanese names as they will always be cooler.
I wonder though, do the Japanese like our names better? I read the one article in the Smog about the direct translation of some of the Japanese names, and they are quite boring.
I wonder though, do the Japanese like our names better? I read the one article in the Smog about the direct translation of some of the Japanese names, and they are quite boring.
M.K
Level 55
The Japanese names are the exact same kind of "Let's stick two words together and have some fun" as the English names, we just like them better because everything sounds more epic in a different language than our normal one.
And when they can't get creative in Japan, they use English words (Booster, Showers, Gear).
And when they can't get creative in Japan, they use English words (Booster, Showers, Gear).
Terywj [태리]
Charismatic Maknae~
Well yeah. English is a horrible language.
Claire Diviner
President
That's because we're used to the language. For all we know, people in Japan are bored with their language and find English exotic. Why do you think they add random English sentences and words to anime openings? XD
Terywj [태리]
Charismatic Maknae~
I'm still not quite used to English, honestly, since whenever I write or speak there are still so many rules and etc. it's really confusing. And evil.
The Japanese have drawn heavily from Westerners, but are starting to expand on just how open they really are. For example, Korean singers / groups attempting to cross over into Japan typically resing songs in Japanese, but they've actually kept in Korean words because the Japanese are sort of adapting, if you will. It's a really cool thing, actually.
Fuelbi
Banned via Warnings
I dunno, you compare different languages to English, and you can already smell a million more rules than English has
Terywj [태리]
Charismatic Maknae~
You would really be surprised. I don't know much about Japanese, and I'm self-teaching myself Korean (only on the alphabet) but there are a lot less rules than people make out to be. Chinese has very few rules and guidelines (to my knowledge, and I'm pretty fluent) and it's typically just American bias that languages other than English have many more regulations, etc.
However, this isn't the place for that. I'd gladly engage in cultural / linguistic discussions with you through VM or something.
Fuelbi
Banned via Warnings
No I'm saying that you compare a different language to English and it looks like it has a million more rules
Claire Diviner
President
Believe it or not, English has a "bible" amount of rules, especially when it comes to writing. It's just that we're used to the rules thanks to years of schooling. Even then, many people are often confused with spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Japanese, Chinese, and other "nese" languages are surprisingly straightforward. Yes, they have their set of complex rules, but not as much as English does in hindsight.
Japanese, Chinese, and other "nese" languages are surprisingly straightforward. Yes, they have their set of complex rules, but not as much as English does in hindsight.
English is the most complex language on the planet. It can kind of be seen as this giant parasitic vacuum blimp that flies around the world, sucking up some words and linguistic rules here and there from every other language, even though its actual history isn't as demanding. For instance, the Scandinavian vikings left a lot of their vocabulary in old England during their raids. Words such as "window" and "sky" are close derivatives of viking words.
DLO
Smash Journeyman
Ahaha, we italians can still do ARARARARA with the professor's name. Here she is Aralia.
Claire Diviner
President
Circa
Smash Champion
I thought that too, and then they released Revolver Ocelot and I pretty much instantly decided I was going to use the American names.
And if they threw in a Psycho Mantis I would be even more into it.
Terywj [태리]
Charismatic Maknae~
Nicely said, Spire. I'm so taking East Asian Linguistics classes next year.
Z'zgashi
Smash Legend
Actually, Navajo is the most complex language.
Zook
Perpetual Lazy Bum
So Pigeon Heart is now Big Pecks?
Wrath`
Smash Master
Jersey Shore has nothing on Big Pecks
illtaketwenty
Smash Rookie
Some of the Poke`mon look cool, but apart from Reshiram and Zekrom, the other legendaries look dumb :0
The cloud ones look like they got ripped right from Legend of Zelda Wind Waker T_T
The cloud ones look like they got ripped right from Legend of Zelda Wind Waker T_T
Claire Diviner
President
While I agree to a certain point, I have to say that Meloetta looks great
(Rule 34 what?)
Bwahaha. Now that you mention it, Genosect does resemble Warmech. :o
I wonder what Gamestop's gonna throw out as its preorder gift this time. I hope it's good like the figures have been.
Fuelbi
Banned via Warnings
It's the broccoli monkey and tusk pokemon squeaky toys iirc
Claire Diviner
President
Wow, really? Then I guess I'll be getting my squeeky toy when I pick up my copy. XD
Terywj [태리]
Charismatic Maknae~
Is the "tusk Pokemon" Kibago? Because I'll be completely okay with that
(I only think I follow. I might be wrong.)
Fuelbi
Banned via Warnings
The one that the new black chick in the anime has
Terywj [태리]
Charismatic Maknae~
I don't follow the anime, but I searched on Serebii and yeah it's Kibago, the prevolution of Ononokusu.
Claire Diviner
President
No, it's not "black chick", it's "Ash's new a**"! Get it right! XD
@Terywj: Kibago, huh? I'm not too crazy about it, but it's better than nothing. Personally... actually, I wonder...
...
Perhaps if I go to Friendly's* and show them a picture of that double ice cream Pokemon, would they actually make me an ice cream that looks exactly like it? I should so try it. X3
*For those who don't know, Friendly's is an ice cream/burger parlor. They're pretty good. :D
M.K
Level 55
I honestly keep forgetting that some of these "middle evolution" Pokemon even exist. =/
Meh, I just gotta play the game, then I'm sure they'll be popping up everywhere in the grass >_>
Meh, I just gotta play the game, then I'm sure they'll be popping up everywhere in the grass >_>
Claire Diviner
President
Well, the vast majority of middle evolutions are quite forgettable. There are exceptions, but not very many. XDI honestly keep forgetting that some of these "middle evolution" Pokemon even exist. =/
Meh, I just gotta play the game, then I'm sure they'll be popping up everywhere in the grass >_>
Terywj [태리]
Charismatic Maknae~
Be careful who you advertise Middle Cup to, UltiMario. Middle Cup is only for real men. Some cannot handle the intense pressure that is Middle Cup.
Z'zgashi
Smash Legend
It's all about Little Cup.
Get @ me.
Get @ me.
Terywj [태리]
Charismatic Maknae~
Little Cup and Middle Cup are fun to play.
I can't use Zuruggu or Zuruzukin in Middle Cup, though.