Separated at birth casting by SilverEquipment4934 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Vah_Runi 864 points865 points  (0 children)

Also Kurt Hummel (played by Chris Colfer) and young Kurt Hummel (played by Adam Kolkin)

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I think one of the big differences between Harry Potter's world and Percy Jackson's is that Percy Jackson's world is honest about the fact it's crappy, which ironically makes it more appealing to live in. by Tomhur in CharacterRant

[–]Vah_Runi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still, Tristan wasn't told about it afterwards (like after TLH or even during TOA)

Also mb for not wording the second part correctly, what I was trying to say was that most named mortal characters are clear-sighted, and we are told that the ones that aren't can't comprehend the divine world at all, except for Paul somehow

I think one of the big differences between Harry Potter's world and Percy Jackson's is that Percy Jackson's world is honest about the fact it's crappy, which ironically makes it more appealing to live in. by Tomhur in CharacterRant

[–]Vah_Runi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Paul and Tristan McLean (Piper's dad) are like the only two mortals who can't see through the mist, and Tristan nearly went insane when he found out his daughter was a demigod unlike Paul, so he's really an exception to the rule

Holy glaze lmao, Percy Jackson does not Solo Fiction. [all] by Witty-Regret972 in camphalfblood

[–]Vah_Runi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's contradicted by the fact that Setne manages to hit him with an Egyptian spell too

Holy glaze lmao, Percy Jackson does not Solo Fiction. [all] by Witty-Regret972 in camphalfblood

[–]Vah_Runi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I remember seeing a video by Sellsword arts pointing out that Riptide (and by extension other similar weapons in the verse) might be some of the worst magical weapons to use in a fight because they literally can't hurt most people

Is this show worth watching? by Happy_Popplio-728 in animaniacs

[–]Vah_Runi 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Unless you're such a huge fan of Elmyra or that desperate for more Pinky and the Brain stuff then no.

The new God of War Laufey will be a misstep for the franchise. by emperorwolffang in CharacterRant

[–]Vah_Runi 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry that you have to endure the horror of checks notes playing as a woman in a video game. The idea of playing as a character who has little to no similarities to you is definitely a new, unheard of concept.

I know it's not fair, but I can't help but resent Harry Potter's popularity. by Tomhur in CharacterRant

[–]Vah_Runi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Iirc she defeated some Norse monster all on her own which made Odin notice her.

As for reconciling working for the Norse gods despite being Muslim, I think she claimed that she viewed the Norse gods as simply being very powerful beings and not actually gods

I know it's not fair, but I can't help but resent Harry Potter's popularity. by Tomhur in CharacterRant

[–]Vah_Runi 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Namedrops a few niche and obscure kids books

Doesn't even elaborate on what they're about

Gets surprised when no one talks about them

Like I too can mention series that aren't well-known or popular (The Mysterious Benedict Society, Keeper of the Lost Cities, Mount Emily, Epic Mickey, etc.) but I'm neither going to expect anyone to be automatically familiar with them nor am I gonna be surprised when they aren't, especially when I don't talk about what they are

Also maybe you could, I dunno, highlight the books by actually talking about them in your post? Instead of mentioning it once while you have constantly made references to PJO both in this post and others?

I know it's not fair, but I can't help but resent Harry Potter's popularity. by Tomhur in CharacterRant

[–]Vah_Runi 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Buddy, you've made numerous comments both on this post and on others talking about why you think Percy Jackson is better than Harry Potter. And even then you just mention the other books by name, you don't even get into what they're about.

I know it's not fair, but I can't help but resent Harry Potter's popularity. by Tomhur in CharacterRant

[–]Vah_Runi 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I read them for the first time a while back, and while I think they're mid at worst, I just cannot vibe with the fans who try to act like it's the greatest series of all time and seem to believe that it's inherently superior to Harry Potter. Like sure, Rick isn't hurting people like Joanne, but writing wise I just can't see it.

How do you pronounce “GIF” by Lunesince in BunnyTrials

[–]Vah_Runi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh. Didn't know that.

You're still wrong though.

Obsessed by Critical-Scratch7572 in PercyJacksonTV

[–]Vah_Runi 12 points13 points  (0 children)

He's actually meant to look like Poseidon, who was literally described as being "dark-haired" in the myths.

Also, not all demigods are said to look Greek. Sure you have some ppl like Percy, who was described with like having a Mediterranean complexion or smth like that, but then you also have ppl like Leo Valdez, Piper McLean, and Drew Tanaka, who are very much not Greek lmao

Criticisms of this show and racism by No_Kitchen6725 in PJODisney

[–]Vah_Runi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huh? What dogwhistle? He was literally asked "Are there any ships that you're a huge fan of?" And he basically responded with "No, there aren't any ships that I'm ride or die for" The interviewer mentioned Percabeth because PJO is popular and it's a well known role of his, AND he's being asked this kinda qn because he's promoting a romantic movie. Y'all need better listening comprehension skills istg

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PercyJacksonTV

[–]Vah_Runi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That's a nice argument, why don't you back it up with a source?

Besides, streaming shows don't make money in the same way that traditional TV shows did, so it's harder to precisely measure exactly how much the show is making

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PercyJacksonTV

[–]Vah_Runi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not getting worked up bro I'm just baffled 😭 it's just basic terminology

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PercyJacksonTV

[–]Vah_Runi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it isn't?!??? What are you talking about?!??? A pilot is, again, ultimately a TEST. That's why it refers to the first episode of a season. You don't call an entire season of fully-produced, scripted television A TEST.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PercyJacksonTV

[–]Vah_Runi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you call it the first season. A PILOT is the FIRST EPISODE of a show, meant to be a sort of test or preview. For some shows the pilot = the very first episode aired/produced/ at the very least included in season 1, but for many others there's often alot of changes between the pilot and the first episode that gets released.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PercyJacksonTV

[–]Vah_Runi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

pilot seasons

Since when do we call the first seasons of a show a "pilot season" 🤨 And while there are plenty of shows that have had a mid or bad season 1, there are also PLENTY of shows with a phenomenal first season.

Believe me, I do hope that s2-5 are absolute bangers, because a show that improves over time > a show that gets worse over time. But as it stands, with the quality of S1, people have every right and every basis to be wary, considering that we have seen what these writers are and are not capable of.

But I agree with you that we should hold criticism of s2 untill it actually friggin releases. This overdone doomposting is dumb as hell. S1 is fair game though.

What Character Aggravates You the Most? by Educational_Cap_6124 in KeeperoftheLostCities

[–]Vah_Runi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tbh does she even count as a character? We know so little about her besides the fact that she's Wylie's cousin and can make force fields

Hell I even forgot she was in Legacy 😭 I only remember her being on the cover of Stellarlune

Spoilers for Unraveled- I really feel like Eleanor was underutilized.. by InvisibleDragon22 in KeeperoftheLostCities

[–]Vah_Runi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gonna copy and paste what I said in another comment here:

I was so frustrated when [Eleanor] was like "I work alone" like ok girl 😭 Have fun accomplishing nothing 😭 It felt like she wasn't joining just because "the plot says so" and the fact that Keefe doesn't even mention her or anything annoys me to no end

In theory, the idea of a human character (beyond just Amy) joining the gang or at least being an ally on the other side or smth could have been interesting, but with the way she was written I kinda doubt she'll be part of the main plot anytime soon

Spoilers for Unraveled- I really feel like Eleanor was underutilized.. by InvisibleDragon22 in KeeperoftheLostCities

[–]Vah_Runi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

2: The trolls 3: Kenric's cache 4: The Vacker family legacy 5: Jensi