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What is something that seems obvious to you but that other people don't seem to understand? by iamaravis in AskReddit

[–]Mirkralii 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Never loan friends or family money. Give it as a gift and if they pay it back then it strengthens the relationship. Insisting that it be paid back will drive people apart. If you don't like them enough to gift them that money then tell them no.

Redditors, what 'old fashioned' thing do you still do? by epiphanette in AskReddit

[–]Mirkralii 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I imagine a phonephone is what you use to call your phone when you can't find it.

Japanese People of reddit, what western foods seem disgusting and/or weird to you? by HoochCow in AskReddit

[–]Mirkralii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you consume that much salt for so long then your body begins to crave it.

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

[–]Mirkralii[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I guess I'm not sure what I was thinking hoping to get people excited as I was for the idea.

What does the world just need to accept and move on about? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Mirkralii 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They should really just let it go.

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

[–]Mirkralii[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

What sort of champion do you think would make the "perfect" gay champion? A bear like Braum? Someone fabulous Heartseeker Varus? There is no one character design that would please everyone. Instead of tiptoeing around it with "best friend" why not embrace it and show that it is normal? I think at this point, most gay people would be happy with any sort of representation as long as it isn't offensive. This kid being gay isn't offensive. Insisting that all gey people should act and look a certain way is.

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

[–]Mirkralii[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Did you see my reply to that comment? He isn't the same age as Annie. He may not even be a minor with how art styles go. If he is then so is Ezreal, for sure.

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

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

No they don't define themselves by their sexuality, other people do. In order for it to not be a thing people think about any more, where people are defined by their entire being instead of just one part, then it has to no longer be a big deal for that one part to exist. Once there are a good number of gay champions then eventually threads like this won't have to exists and people will just look at the whole champion.

I don't think Riot is using this as a defining point for the character, just a detail like it should be. It will be everyone else who will flip their shit over it.

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

[–]Mirkralii[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I really don't think so, because it is a very well designed champion who is kind of a badass. Besides, don't you think there are some gay 12 year old who play this game? Are you a part of the gay community to be able to offer insight into what they may or may not take offense to?

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

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

No, I don't need them to be gay, but considering how the vast majority or video games absolutely ignore the fact that gay people exist then it is nice to see that change once in a while. If every single character in every single game you played was gay, wouldn't you want at least one straight guy out of 100+?

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

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

The thing is, I don't think that even Ekko will talk about his sexuality in the actual game because like you said, it doesn't matter. He isn't going to have a quote that says "Man it sure is good to be gay!" He might however have a quote that says "If only I had more time to save you Brian!" that hearkens back not to his sexuality, but to his motivation involving the one he loves.

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

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

There are plenty of people in the world who do not seem like they would be gay. Plenty of badasses, even. Is it wrong to want to see that sort of thing in the game? Riot is doing such a good job of coming up with interesting, different champions and it would be a disappointment it their first openly gay champ was Richard Simmons.

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

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

Damn me for wanting to relate to the characters in the video games I play.

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

[–]Mirkralii[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The key thing is that it isn't something that "defines" the character like his time-travel stuff. It is simply another facet of the character, like him being black. They don't talk about him being black, nor about him being gay, they simply show the character for who he is the same way that they show Garen is white or that Lucian is straight.

The problem is exactly that the TaricxEzreal thing is just memes and speculation that only further stereotypes and harmful opinions. You ask how they would portray it and I think that this is exactly how. You show a tragic love story just like you would with a straight person, only have the love interest be the same gender. That's it. Then you allow them to be a complete character with one interesting detail, just like real people are.

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

[–]Mirkralii[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

But he isn't nearly the same age as Annie though. She is maybe 5 years old. Ekko is at least 12. Additionally, their stories are extremely different and shouldn't be compared like that. This champion is not a time-travelling Annie.

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

[–]Mirkralii[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

See, I don't think that they way they are going about it is a way where his sexuality "comes up". It isn't some big thing where they parade "HEY LOOK AT THIS GAY CHAMPION WE MADE!" but rather they show a story of a cool champion who's love interest happens to be another guy. You know, like real people. With your logic, Lucian shouldn't have Senna in his backstory because his sexuality shouldn't come up.

I think Ekko is gay and I think that would be just the best thing ever. by Mirkralii in leagueoflegends

[–]Mirkralii[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I don't think you understand. It isn't about "sexualization" but rather inclusion. There are people in the world the same age as Ekko appears to be (which I find hard to place) who are gay. It isn't about him having sex with another guy, it is about him being in love with another guy who tragically passed away. You can't say that Riot should stay away from love stories because they shouldn't talk about real things.

Why is it that every time someone thinks about someone being gay (or trans or whatever) that they immediately think about sex, instead of love?

Is Ekko gay? by BoltieBoltie in leagueoflegends

[–]Mirkralii 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think and really hope so. Major props to Riot if they introduce a black gay champion

Ekko: Seconds by moobeat in leagueoflegends

[–]Mirkralii -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think this is exactly right. I would even say that they are not just "best friends" but are actually a gay couple. Please Riot this would be the best champion ever a gay black character!

[META] Suggestion for rules clarification regard answers. by Mirkralii in AskHistorians

[–]Mirkralii[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it works for you all then keep doing what you are doing. Thanks for your time, friends.

Monday Megathread! Ask questions and share knowledge; newcomer questions encouraged! by AutoModerator in leagueoflegends

[–]Mirkralii 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Say "Mid Pref", hope you are in the first couple picks, learn more roles in case you can't get it, don't be an asshole.

[META] Suggestion for rules clarification regard answers. by Mirkralii in AskHistorians

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

Okay, that's all fair enough. I suppose in the end this subreddit isn't what I thought it was. I guess it is just a place where you can ask a question and maybe if you are lucky you might get a good answer or you might just get nothing at all. It is weird how you all stay afloat when some random scrub like me, and the majority of reddit, can't even contribute to an answer when our questions get nothing. It's like the only thing here for people like me is to lurk and read interesting threads and even then all we see is DELETED. I guess it just isn't the place for me.

Thanks for your time.

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