Well, can't argue with that... Wait, shouldn't you have used a Layton gif for the occasion? I guess they aren't as varied as Phoenix Wright ones, but they could work.
Anyway, if I may make one request, I would like to see
this piece of music added to that post you made. Then again, it's more of one of my personal favorite songs from the series. I'm not too sure what others think of it...
At this point, Phoenix Wright gifs are so ingrained in my mind that they're second nature to me, and Layton gifs would have taken a bit longer because I would have to familiarize myself more with them.
I do love that song too (and a lot of others), but I was going for more up-tempo songs that would have better odds of being in Smash. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
Want:Please don't hurt me 10%
I would never hurt someone for disagreeing with me; if anything, it earns my respect. I don't want to force my beliefs upon you; the main reason I made that post and brought in the support base was to help convince those on the fence and educate those who don't know anything about Layton.
Ryu Hayabusa: 0.01% chance
At this point of the discussion, it's pretty hard to see anyone other than Pac-Man or Snake get the nod from a third-party standpoint. It's even harder to see Ryu; there are characters from the NES era who are bigger and there are characters from the modern era who are also bigger. This would be an absolute shock-inclusion.
Ryu Hayabusa: 75% want
I've never played a Ninja Gaiden game. The older ones were before my time, and the mediocre reviews of the new installments has scared me away from them. That said, even I instantly pick up on the name Ryu Hayabusa; he's pretty darn iconic. I think he could bring some really sweet things to Smash, too, but I would be a bit disappointed that he got in over other third-parties, and I do feel three ninjas is a bit overkill.
Professor Layton: 3.33% chance
Layton is a very... puzzling... character when it comes to the chance department. On one hand, he has a lot of things in his favor: fifteen million sales in six years, a close relationship to Nintendo (the Big N publishes his games overseas and all of his games except for phone-based spinoffs are Big N exclusive), strong Japanese popularity. On the other hand, he has legitimate points against him--as a newer character, he's not quite an icon; his series is on a major decline and seems to be on the way out; etc. Overall, I just don't think that any third-parties who aren't Pac-Man and Snake stand little chance at getting in; Layton may be one of the more likely of the bunch, but he's just highly unlikely overall.
Professor Layton Want: 100% (isn't it obvious?)
Story time: the year is 2009, and my mother's birthday is coming up. She's a puzzle addict and a casual gamer, so I decide to track down a puzzle game for her. I remember reading about a rather peculiar game in Nintendo Power a few months back... a game called "Professor Layton." I decide to get her the game, and she really, really enjoys it. After she beats it, she gives it back to me and tells me that I absolutely have to try it, so I do--and I am instantly hooked.
From then on, I purchased every Layton title the day they came out. Every single astounded me. Miracle Mask and Unwound Future moved me to tears while Curious Village, Diabolical Box, and Specter's Flute blew my mind. It was actually Professor Layton that made me rush out and purchase a 3DS; it was Professor Layton that introduced me to the Phoenix Wright franchise (which I treasure even more than Layton).
Unfortunately, I had one misconception about the franchise--one little misconception that I carried all the way from 2009 to 2011. It was my belief that the franchise was owned by Nintendo. Yes, I thought it is what this board refers to as a "second-party" situation. I viewed Professor Layton as Nintendo's biggest new franchise... and thought of Layton as someone who would definitely be in the next Smash Bros. game, whenever it came out. That thought made me hyped... and happy.
...just give me a moment...
...a moment to remember...
...that unwound future...
DAY OVER
...this reminds me of a puzzle!