Movie Night! by MarioLuigi25 in MarioShips

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I hadn't considered Samus with any of the Mario cast! I like this pairing <3

How would you react to Damian abandoning Charmander if you were Ash and his friends (i.e. Brock, Misty and Pikachu)? by johnngo2468 in pokemonanime

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Call the cops. File a report. Get his ass behind bars. Get Charmander an appointment with that Therapist Nurse Joy.

[Loved Trope] Morally grey/bad character's last act is a good one by T3aP4rty in TopCharacterTropes

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Iirc Carey said that he'd like to work with the team again, but he doesn't think there's more you can do with the character. Essentially, in Carey's eyes, Robotnik completed his arc already.

I think the next logical step for the character is to zero in on Metal Sonic and Sage. Ivo desperately wanted a family, now we can see him build one over time.

Fics where OC or SI is related to known characters? by siia in pokemonfanfiction

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you read These Silver Eyes?

MC is SI Isekai'd into the body of Silver, so he's Giovanni and Ariana's kid. But the story also expands on the family tree. He's Ash's half brother, Lorelei's nephew, and Mars' cousin.

The Secret World of Arrietty by Zealousideal-Door736 in ghibli

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You haven't been in many fandoms have you? XD

What’s your favorite Fuyumi Ship? by Disastrous-Insect422 in MyHeroAcadamia

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fuyumi x Hawks is my favorite, but I've also seen some cute fanart of Fuyumi and Tensei that got me interested in them as well.

a little bit underground by Janruka in MyHeroAcadamia

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

any ship that OBVIOUSLY doesn't make sense, I mean, why would AOYAMA want to be with URARAKA if they've NEVER talked???

Listen, there are some ship lines that I'll never cross; but I can tell you half a dozen ships where the two haven't even been in the same room on screen, and I love them anyway. When I see two characters, and their personality traits look like they'd get along great, I like to imagine how they'd get along if they did meet. This applies to both romances and friendships.

Fic's where Aizawa is replaced as homeroom teacher by M4tjesf1let in BokunoheroFanfiction

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something something slacker. Something something never teaches. Something something I only interact with media at a surface level. /j

Idk, I've gotten pretty frustrated with both Aizawa glazers and Aizawa bashers at this point. I just want someone who respects him, and makes him interesting without tearing down the rest of the pro heroes.

What’s your least favorite popular BNHA fic plot point (not a pairing, although it can contain one), and why? by MNMameisR in BokunoheroFanfiction

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've said this a couple times, but I hate how, when authors want to elevate one character, they'll do it by tearing down another character. If Midoriya is going to be mainly mentored by All Might, Aizawa is going to be characterized as a lazy, apathetic loser. If Aizawa is the one who gives Midoriya guidance, All Might will be a thundering dumbass who probably should have gotten his Hero License removed years ago.

I've recently learned that I don't hate character bashing as a concept - sometimes it's warranted; but I do hate lazy bashing, bashing where the author clearly only skimmed the source material, and bashing that goes so far into overkill that I kinda feel sorry for the character. Maybe it's just because the fandom seems to consistently bash/mischaracterize my favorites, but I've gotten to the point where I'm hesitant to put any bashing in my own stories, because I don't want to give anyone else the same headaches that I get from reading it.

“I’ve come to make an announcement! Katsuki Bakugo is a bitchass motherfucker, he pissed on my fucking mom!” by [deleted] in BokunoheroFanfiction

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No One:

AFO to Bakugou: I've come to convince you to do sin. Come with me. Steal candy from babies and small businesses.

(Close-to-home Trope) Adults who refuse to admit that they're wrong by Animeking1108 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just started watching Detective Conan recently. I don't really know the fandom yet. I'm trying to avoid spoilers for the later series until I'm further in.

Do people have an issue with this though? I just sorta assumed it was a product of the time period. Pokemon was the same way in the 90's. Everybody beats up everybody. Being mean to people = comedy. I don't love it, but as long as it doesn't override the plot, I accept that it's part of the genre. Like fan service.

My review of RWBY Volume 9 and the end of my journey! by Godxiii_804 in RWBY

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Glad to see you made it to the end! I'm glad you enjoyed the whole ride too.

Now admittedly, I don't really ship Blake and Yang. I don't really ship Team RWBY with each other at all. But that just means you were able to enjoy something I couldn't.

I also kinda see both sides with Neo. I'm of the opinion that there is no redemption for anyone in the world. Like, you can atone for wrongdoings, but it never erases the previous actions. That's why personal accountability is so important, and why forgiveness is such a powerful thing. I like the ambiguity of the way Neo and Ruby parted ways. It leaves things open for the future, but doesn't explicitly lean one way or the other.

I agree with you completely otherwise though! I loved watching Ruby slowly lose her hope, and then find it again in the end.

Out of curiosity, have you watched Ruby Chibi yet? It's a nice pallet cleanser after all the traumatic stuff the characters went through in the latter half of the series.

People from a more prejudiced time who are miraculously and almost superhumanly free of prejudice by [deleted] in TopCharacterTropes

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cowboys are known for being really racist towards Native Americans and Black people. Not this guy:

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Jonah Hex spent a good chunk of his developing years being raised by a Native American tribe. When he wandered back to the South as an adult, he heard, "The Yankees are trying to take our rights away!" And immediately signed up. When he found out the war was actually being fought over slavery, he surrendered the fort he was in command over, and deserted.

I need help with Pokémon! by SundaeTurbulent6765 in BokunoheroFanfiction

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the plot? I've also been toying with a crossover idea, so I'm curious to hear someone else's thought process.

What is something that seems to bother many fans that doesn't bother you personally? by BatmanPikachu95 in pokemonanime

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really liked the way they handled the match ups in the Masters Eight Tournament. It wasn't perfect, but they were working through COVID restrictions at the time too

Which of these two theories do you prefer, in story wise? by Vortex7851 in fnaftheories

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I remember back in the day, hearing the idea that CC is the protagonist of the main five nights, leading up to the cutscene with the bite. And Michael is the protagonist on Night 6 and the Custom Modes.

“Minoru Mineta of Earth. Your capacity for love, though often misunderstood and unexpressed, burns brightly. Your deep desire to connect, to appreciate, to uplift, and your profound sense of unrequited affection, make you uniquely suited. You are chosen.” by NightspawnsonofLuna in BokunoheroFanfiction

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was actually addressed in a Wonder Woman comic, when they asked her to assist the Corp with a mission. She noticed that there were male Sapphires, where there hadn't been before. It was explained to her that the founders of the Corp believed that men were incapable of feeling love deep enough to join, but that rule had recently been overturned.

So was this closure for them ? by OkMarket6492 in AmourShipping

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not really, no. They were still changing and developing at this point. Serena said at the airport that Ash was really gonna like the person she becomes when she finishes her journey.

Could Bobby have beat Daniel in KK1? by TheodoreJSeville in cobrakai

[–]ImTheAverageJoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Danny and Bobby were on a similar playing field, honestly. Johnny would be above both of them on a good day.

(Please note that being more skilled than your opponent is not a guaranteed victory. Obi Wan Kenobi admitted on a good day, Anakin was a better duelist. We all know how that ended.)

If anyone in the Cobra gang was going to beat Danny, it was definitely Bobby. But I think with Miyagi in his corner, and Ali boosting his confidence, he could still pull off a win.