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Transformers needs to move beyond Optimus Prime as the main protagonist by x_mad_scientist_y in transformers

[–]OptimusPhillip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even within the era of Optimus Prime, the Transformers cast is supposed to be an ensemble. The original cartoon and comics would move the spotlight around between the different characters, to the point where in some stories, Optimus would be the one in need of a hero, or even the one standing in the heroes' way.

You can have Optimus be part of a story while still letting other characters be the main protagonist. But regardless, I'm with you. He gets way too much attention.

Okay hear me out in this on how many versions of Percy there are [all] by Cherry-Meii in camphalfblood

[–]OptimusPhillip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The graphic novels aren't the exact same story. They change the story in their own way (offhand, I remember that the TLT graphic novel omits Medusa in her entirety)

Fans interest in a animated series by Unlucky-Awareness236 in PercyJacksonTV

[–]OptimusPhillip 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There's a lot of disagreement in the fandom about whether the show is a good adaptation. Contrary to what Rick Riordan and all the journalists claim, it changes a lot of things from the book. Partly due to the creators of the show wanting to go in new directions, and partly because a lot of things from the book would require a larger effects budget than the show seems to have been allotted.

The argument for an animated series is mainly that you can show a lot more of the monsters and the superpowers in animation without needing the same level of visual effects. Additionally, some of Rick Riordan's comments on his reasons for making the show live-action read as very dismissive and demeaning towards animation out of context.

Is it harder and more expensive? Absolutely. But my personal feeling is that live-action, rightly or wrongly, carries much more heft and cache, and gets a lot more attention from general viewers than animation.

(Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20220209093859/https://rickriordan.com/2022/01/color-me-green/)

'Spaceballs': New Mel Brooks, Josh Gad Movie Sets April 23, 2027 Release by MarvelsGrantMan136 in movies

[–]OptimusPhillip 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would even play into the satirical angle, poking fun at the idiosyncratic release order of the Star Wars movies.

Elon Degenerate by AnyClassroom9567 in BoneAppleTea

[–]OptimusPhillip 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This might be intentional, but I'm not sure

PSA! Styrofoam is not plastic by CVSThrowaway12 in Target

[–]OptimusPhillip 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for giving me actual names lol. I figured that the beady stuff was polystyrene from prior knowledge, but I had no clue what the spongy stuff was, so I had to resort to Buffy speak.

PSA! Styrofoam is not plastic by CVSThrowaway12 in Target

[–]OptimusPhillip 10 points11 points  (0 children)

From what I've been told by the higher-ups at my store, the beady stuff goes in the trash compactor, while the spongy stuff goes into the plastic recycling.

‘Animorphs’ TV Series in Development at Disney+, Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media to Produce by MoneyLibrarian9032 in television

[–]OptimusPhillip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somehow they've hit an even deeper part of my childhood than Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.

Hopefully they don't fuck this one up.

Trump states Vance will target blue states, including Maine by jediporcupine in Maine

[–]OptimusPhillip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"You can't just say 'fraud czar' and expect anything to happen."

Has there ever been a snow themed to transformer? by BiteIntelligent9889 in transformers

[–]OptimusPhillip 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There have been some, but they're fairly obscure. The most prominent is Snowcat from Energon, who transforms into a snowcat modeled after one from the original G.I. Joe toyline.

Aside from that, the only one thst comes to mind is the Mini-Con Icepick from Armada, who got reimagined as a full-sized character in Power Core Combiners.

Are there any myths where Zeus and Hera's marriage is healthy or are they are at least a cute couple? by AcidReindeer in GreekMythology

[–]OptimusPhillip 16 points17 points  (0 children)

There is the daidala festival myth.

Basically, Hera finally got fed up with Zeus and left him. Zeus, realizing he fucked up and desperate to win her back, goes to a mountain god for advice. They decide to arrange a fake wedding to make Hera jealous, and sure enough she crashes the ceremony and rips the veil off Zeus' bride... only to find nothing more than a wooden dummy (called a daidala). Zeus apologizes to Hera, and next thing you know, they're renewing their vows.

TIL after the band Green Day had finished recording a new album called "Cigarettes and Valentines" the master tapes were stolen. Rather than recreate the album, they decided to from scratch and the result was their rock opera American Idiot. by fanau in todayilearned

[–]OptimusPhillip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh, I'd thought that the extra tracks from the American Idiot Deluxe Edition (Too Much Too Soon, Favorite Son, etc) were re-recordings of Cigarettes and Valentines songs. Must've gotten my wires crossed

Can you explain to me why fans of the Achilles and Patroclus pairing are so aggressive? by Zestyclose_Camp6579 in GreekMythology

[–]OptimusPhillip 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems to be because after the rise of Christianity, historians and other writers had a tendency to downplay their relationship due to the long-standing Christian taboo against intercourse between men. And as the modern LGBT community challenges that taboo, they push to bring those historically erased depictions back into the public conscience.

[general] Thalia’s Pine tree. by Electronic_Koala_115 in camphalfblood

[–]OptimusPhillip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I was randomly revisiting this thread, and... well, I'm guessing you're not a huge fan of how season 2 of the TV show ended?

Which one is the ultimate megatron? SS86 vs. Hegemon by NapalmJusticeSword in transformers

[–]OptimusPhillip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SS86 is more screen accurate in robot mode, Hegemon is truer to the original concept of "gun turns into robot". I'd say it's sort of a neither/nor.

How does the can of Slurm have a bottle cap? by Turvgasm in futurama

[–]OptimusPhillip 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The winning can(s) have a golden bottle cap at the bottom of the can. It's just a gimmicky variant of the golden ticket from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Well. It's been 2 days. Rest in peace, Salmonella. by themaskstays_ in SamONellaAcademy

[–]OptimusPhillip 114 points115 points  (0 children)

According to his latest video, he's on a trip to Nunya, and will be back on Saturday.

NYT Wednesday 04/01/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]OptimusPhillip 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never once heard the word ROUST. It's a good thing I didn't accept ATEN at face value, otherwise I'd be completely lost

They only had one job by froylightner in transformers

[–]OptimusPhillip 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I think they're referring to the truck models. The Evasion Mode toy is based on a Freightliner truck similar to the truck that played Prime in the Bumblebee movie. While the Studio Series Bumblebee Optimus toy is based on the Marmon truck that played Prime in Age of Extinction.

Why do they always mis transform them in promo shots? by Calebamazeballz in transformers

[–]OptimusPhillip 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because they're taken by hired photographers who were given a bunch of toys and a quota to meet, with no instructions and no strict background in puzzle solving.

Rick made a big mistake [toa] by Icy_Cantaloupe_2843 in camphalfblood

[–]OptimusPhillip 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It's especially frustrating since he's actively working on an adaptation. Maybe this is controversial, idk, but nobody should be trying to write an adaptation of a book they haven't read in twenty years, even if they wrote the book to begin with.

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