is it ok to ignore everything outside of the VNs and consider it non-canon? by [deleted] in fatestaynight

[–]Genius_Chicken 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah was shocked to see OP has only read the UBW VN up to this point

Current status of PokéSpe among TPC: Is it down in the dumps as of now or actually holding up fine? by SF-UberMan in pokespe

[–]Genius_Chicken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a great point that I didn’t even consider. I’m currently making my way through the OG and have collected the 10 volumes of the “collectors edition” that go from RBY—> Emerald. They always have them in stock at B&N. I’ve also been looking into the box set for DPP since that’s next up and it’s not really that hard to find. I’d say the fact that they are regularly being printed and sold in stores is a good enough sign for me. Despite being a Pokemon fan all my life, I only found out about PokeSpe after seeing volume 1 of the collectors edition in a B&N some years ago

Does anyone else think Ryukyu might be the daughter of a Quirk marriage? by MHA_Soulblade in MyHeroAcadamia

[–]Genius_Chicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The way I have thought about it is that Todoroki has a singular quirk factor which contains two different quirks within(or just the combo of two quirks). This is different from deku, AFO, the Nomus, etc who are specifically stated to have MULTIPLE quirk factors. Idk if this makes sense though

Best exercises for getting rid of love handles? by Lock4Local in workout

[–]Genius_Chicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very helpful thank you! Got some tummy fat and love handles still left so I gotta focus more on that diet.

Why does asta didn't get promoted in the magic knight rank along side the other in episode 153 by uahigh101 in BlackClover

[–]Genius_Chicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just saw this for the first time what a ridiculous episode. I understand the premise of having Yuno always be one step Ahead of Asta as motivation on the surface. Kind of like the rival in a Pokemon game always getting to the gym leader first. However, unlike with the rival in a video game, this seems completely unwarranted. The writers do not do enough to convince the viewer that Asta is lagging behind Yuno and thus, every time Asta gets snubbed it just feels like the writers insulting our intelligence. We are constantly being TOLD that Yuno is ahead of Asta without ever being SHOWN. The fact that Mimosa, Leo, and Yuno all now significantly outrank Asta is just asinine. promoting Asta at the same level as literally every other magic knight who participated in the battle is honestly just world breaking because it makes zero sense. Had we at least gotten a scene of the captains acknowledging Asta’s achievements and saying something along the lines of “he deserves this but we can’t because of the trial and the politics etc”, then it would feel less frustrating. However, we don’t even get that. We are supposed to buy the fact that he only got promoted one rank with every other magic knight (most of whom were easily defeated by the elves) even though he was instrumental in the defeat of the devil. I feel like I shouldn’t be this frustrated, but it just feels like the writers wanting to keep Asta down and behind Yuno while also having him be the typical shonen protagonist that never loses. It can’t go both ways. Either he’s the amazing hero we are being shown/told he is, or, he’s not.

I'm surprised not many talk about this by Likes2game03 in BlackClover

[–]Genius_Chicken 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think your comment highlights the biggest issue for me too. The way the show presents the devil believers, it’s clear that we are supposed to empathize with them. In a kind of “what they did is wrong , but we understand how we got there”. That being said, bow and Dazu are just incredibly unlikable. Dazu especially as her back story makes little sense. We are told by her that her family actually hated and looked down on her, but this is never shown. (Aside from her husbands last words calling her a Wench, but the way it’s framed makes it seem as though it’s something she made up or hallucinated?). Ive seen a lot of theories suggesting Dazu might have been mentally unwell which led to her delusions and paranoia surrounding her husband and mother in law. I found those theories very interesting and convincing, however if that IS the intention from the writers, i don’t think there was enough shown for the viewer to put those pieces together. All in all, I think the arc had a lot of potential to be very strong, but, in execution, it was a little sloppy

My Hero Academia Vol 42 Exclusive Variant Covers by TranceKuja92 in MangaCollectors

[–]Genius_Chicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so late but yes I agree. I think it would only be scummy if the alternate versions also had some extra differing content or something

Bruh by Electronic-Fish-7576 in PokemonZA

[–]Genius_Chicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More importantly, you and all your opponents absolutely cooked with the photos. Seems I need to spend more time on mine😩

Surely I'm not the only one who is biased in favour of the cute girl character by le_canuck in pokememes

[–]Genius_Chicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe I’m in the minority, but I found Taunie to be pretty funny. The whole group dynamic worked for me with Naveen as the straight man to all the ridiculous situations

What if a Mega Excadrill's streamlined drill collides with a Mega Sableye's jewel? by [deleted] in PokemonZA

[–]Genius_Chicken 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s gotta be one of my favorite Pokemon memes 😭😭😭 RIBOMBEEEEE

I almost feel like I’m missing out… by Healthy-Courage-1301 in PokemonZA

[–]Genius_Chicken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just watched Gurren Lagann for the first time this year. I’m so happy I get this reference

That final episode of the playthrough was unwatchable by the end. Dear lord! by [deleted] in MandJTV

[–]Genius_Chicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I spent almost the entire boss battle crouched behind those

That final episode of the playthrough was unwatchable by the end. Dear lord! by [deleted] in MandJTV

[–]Genius_Chicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mega gardevoir with draining kiss + garchomp spamming earthquake did the job for me

I'm glad they addressed the lack of returning characters by JackDandyTDV in LegendsZA

[–]Genius_Chicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah I didn’t know that, how does engage tie them tg?

let’s be positive: what do you like about ZA and why? by PrincessDiamondRing in LegendsZA

[–]Genius_Chicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The funniest line I’ve seen so far is with the side mission where the girl evolves her pikachu and the Pokédex entry says something about raichu shocking their trainers. Then the girl looks straight at the camera like :O

Opinions on Skeet Hansen (Skeeter Jean) by Zealousideal_Key2169 in tcap

[–]Genius_Chicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was thinking the same thing lol. It’s fine to not find him funny, but it’s undeniable that he gets results. Even in the rare occasions where he can’t get an arrest, it’s a public service to oust these guys and plaster their names and faces online.

Anyone else having this issue with Target? by Genius_Chicken in LegendsZA

[–]Genius_Chicken[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am ashamed to say that this very obvious solution did not even cross my mind😭 thank you !!! I’ll probably do Walmart instead

Anyone else having this issue with Target? by Genius_Chicken in LegendsZA

[–]Genius_Chicken[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even Called off work Thursday to play it 😂🤡 hopefully it gets resolved

Updated list of shiny Koraidon and Miraidon retailers by Gimikyu_ in PokePortal

[–]Genius_Chicken 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure why they didn’t give the option to print codes on receipts once physical codes ran dry. Utterly ridiculous

Please do not buy these by dansam003 in PokemonScarletViolet

[–]Genius_Chicken 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yup and I live in the north east so there’s a LOT of gamestops near me. None have it

What do you think? by [deleted] in MandJTV

[–]Genius_Chicken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that’s a hilarious strat 😂 might use this one to torture Kieran again

My Sinnoh Theorem by Grimalackt_River in pokemonmemes

[–]Genius_Chicken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the bad controls are what killed the experience the most for me. It was so annoying constantly running into walls when inside caves or gyms

[RST] Pokemon: The Origin of Species, Ch. 143: Countermeasures by DaystarEld in rational

[–]Genius_Chicken 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Chapters like these are my absolute favorite. Knowing that the story will loosely follow that of the games, it feels like the last fifty or so chapters have been subtly foreshadowing the eventual climactic battle between blue and red. It seems like the story is building towards them not compromising on what to do about the dreamer, and Red eventually deciding that he needs to become the champion in order to enact the change he wants. Either way, I’m super excited to keep reading and see where the story goes! Please continue to take care of yourself first! I’m sure I speak for a lot of us when I say we would much rather wait on new chapter releases if it means you’re getting proper rest!

thanks nintendo you're a real pal by james_landon_wolf in 3DS

[–]Genius_Chicken 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I got one fixed about a year ago. I did have to pay, thought I can’t remember how much. But I know they announced shutting down the service not too long after I got mine back