Before I begin, I'd like to briefly recount my Fourth of July:
Got up and cleaned the house. Between 2:30 and 3:00 the first of few people showed up. It was only a small party [a total of 15 maybe, including the five of us]. Me, my eldest brother, and our non-related relative play Super Smash Bros. Brawl for several hours, until 7:00 when we had grilled chicken and hot dogs. Then we watched some fireworks. The three of us went to play more Brawl [after eating cake], and sometimes my other brother would join. Later on, aroun 10, we watched scenes from Whose Line Is It Anyway? until the last people left. :)
Got up and cleaned the house. Between 2:30 and 3:00 the first of few people showed up. It was only a small party [a total of 15 maybe, including the five of us]. Me, my eldest brother, and our non-related relative play Super Smash Bros. Brawl for several hours, until 7:00 when we had grilled chicken and hot dogs. Then we watched some fireworks. The three of us went to play more Brawl [after eating cake], and sometimes my other brother would join. Later on, aroun 10, we watched scenes from Whose Line Is It Anyway? until the last people left. :)
Well, speaking of Avatar [or Last Airbender, whichever], I've bought both mangas Del Rey released. I liked the Prequel, although upset that it was too short AND it was 11 bucks. The movie compilation was cheaper, although I was kind of upset that it was so brief and, dare I say, kind of choppy. But it did relate more to the movie seeing how a lot of the stuff not in this manga weren't in the movie either....
Alright, so the movie *takes in breath* Well, based off the reviews and what people said, I think they were overexaggerating a bit when they said it completely sucked. I enjoyed it, and found some problems with it, but I don't think the people understand how difficult it is to put 10 
hours of a show into 94 minutes, and try to keep it [slightly] true and similar. I do wish they put in a few more scenes from more episodes, but at least they kept the main storyline. Also, I believe the fact that they mispronounced people's names bugged everyone, but my brother came up with the idea that they were going for a more authentic pronunciation, not ones that are whitewashed. What else...? Well, all the Fire Nation [most] is Indian, which was kind of interesting since the Fire happens to be the white-est skinned group in the show. Speaking of, I also remember how people said nearly all of the main people were white, and they were racebending or something. Oh well--you expect a cartoon based on Asian ideas, etc, created by two white guys, to be correct? Come on; besides, at least there were still actors and minor roles that were Asian.
*Grumble grumble* I honestly hate it when people say things suck, because it's all a matter of perspective and tastes. Now, I'm going out of the topic but I want to get this written: There are no absolutes. Period. 'What do you mean?' you ask. Well, let's say I like Movie A, and a lot of people like Movie A too. Well, there will always be at least one person who didn't like Movie A and will complain about how it sucked. Also, same goes for music and other things people [really] like. I like rock and alternative and also some weird songs. I will often say how rap and pop and all the 'hit songs everyone knows' are stupid. People who like said songs will get offensive and bag about out rock, etc suck. Well, it's a vicious circle. Most people will make fun or disregard things they don't like, but when someone complains and argues that whatever someone likes is stupid, the people will take the offense. Basically, everyone thinks they're right and they're likes are absolute and will bag on things they don't like. But when it comes to people bagging on their favorites, it's a death match.
-Tzui
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"Paint It Black And White If You Like The Story's Still The Same / A Generation Built On A Lie That Every One Of Us Is Safe"
SON OF SAM - Shinedown
hours of a show into 94 minutes, and try to keep it [slightly] true and similar. I do wish they put in a few more scenes from more episodes, but at least they kept the main storyline. Also, I believe the fact that they mispronounced people's names bugged everyone, but my brother came up with the idea that they were going for a more authentic pronunciation, not ones that are whitewashed. What else...? Well, all the Fire Nation [most] is Indian, which was kind of interesting since the Fire happens to be the white-est skinned group in the show. Speaking of, I also remember how people said nearly all of the main people were white, and they were racebending or something. Oh well--you expect a cartoon based on Asian ideas, etc, created by two white guys, to be correct? Come on; besides, at least there were still actors and minor roles that were Asian.*Grumble grumble* I honestly hate it when people say things suck, because it's all a matter of perspective and tastes. Now, I'm going out of the topic but I want to get this written: There are no absolutes. Period. 'What do you mean?' you ask. Well, let's say I like Movie A, and a lot of people like Movie A too. Well, there will always be at least one person who didn't like Movie A and will complain about how it sucked. Also, same goes for music and other things people [really] like. I like rock and alternative and also some weird songs. I will often say how rap and pop and all the 'hit songs everyone knows' are stupid. People who like said songs will get offensive and bag about out rock, etc suck. Well, it's a vicious circle. Most people will make fun or disregard things they don't like, but when someone complains and argues that whatever someone likes is stupid, the people will take the offense. Basically, everyone thinks they're right and they're likes are absolute and will bag on things they don't like. But when it comes to people bagging on their favorites, it's a death match.
-Tzui
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"Paint It Black And White If You Like The Story's Still The Same / A Generation Built On A Lie That Every One Of Us Is Safe"
SON OF SAM - Shinedown
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