Do you remember when
was your avatar?
yeah i remember having it for all of three days
Did you predict your well would be more substantive the The_Iron_Kenyan's
No. And quite frankly it's probably not going to turn out that way. I tried to have a more substantive OP but instead I still get questions like 'chocolate or vanilla', which necessitate nothing more than one word answers. I bear some of the blame for this since most of my normal posts don't consist of much, so you guys have come with the expectation that you can just throw out random stuff and I can just come up with an appropriate response gif or a witty one liner. But still, you guys could stand to try harder with the questions. Lee has commented that you could throw Socrates himself into the bottom of this well and you still would get underwhelming answers with these questions, and I would agree absolutely. It's most likely too late to save this well, but I pray for all that is good and pure that Jabba's well consists of more than 'How often do you get drunk?' and 'What's your view on the UU banning of Espeon?' I don't know, the ball's in your court guys.
Are you a Chinese plant?
If you were, what kind of plant would you be?
I would be Salix Matsudana, a Chinese willow. Their graceful form feature prominently in classical Chinese paintings and poetry, and I consider them a great example of the beauty through simplicity that is inherent in all of nature. Additionally, willows are known for their deceptive resilience, which is a quality I very much aspire to.
I saw your Captain American Gen. Empoleon earlier. Would it be possible to make a Captain America Braviary?
You are aware I have an art thread where people make requests right?
Speaking of Gen. Empoleon it has recently come to our attention he is a hipster. What cure do you recommend?
Hipsters are a bit of a paradox as they seek to express their individuality but in doing so conform to a hipster standard, since after all, they are still judged by their peers, which is where arises the quandary as to whether being a hipster is truly synonymous with individualism and whether the concept of individuality truly exists. Try as you might, you cannot escape the fact that you are constantly judged and molded by the opinions of your peers, and you will always be pigeonholed into an archetype of modern society, which is where Gen. Empoleon finds himself with the label of 'hipster'. I would recommend that Gen. Empoleon just carry on with his life as usual and place as little thought as possible on the frivolous opinion of others, but then by giving him a recommendation, am I in fact infringing on his individualism, am I not enforcing my personal opinion on him, making my recommendation a hypocritical statement. I think it is at this point that control leaves the hands of the opinion giver and transfers into the opinion receiver, whether Gen. Empoleon decides to accept this label of 'hipster' is entirely up to him, and whether he chooses to do something, if anything, about it is also up to him.
if you were forced to fuck one of waluigi/wario who would it be
In response to Eo Ut Mortus's earlier question on my religious views, the truth is I'm very ambivalent about the whole thing, and I'll tell you why. My mother is a person who considers herself a Christian while my father is decidedly Atheist or at least Agnostic, he may say outwardly that he is too a Christian but you can tell that it's to humor my mother. They're not people who would force their religious viewpoints on me, and my mother has told me herself that she trusts me to make the right decision with regards to my own spirituality, which I'm thankful for.
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So naturally, being in a household like that, one cannot help but be torn between the two viewpoints. On the one hand, religion is a visible force for good in this world. Religion rallies people and unite them regardless of race and status. Churches become focal points of the community and rightly so, a lot of good comes from religious teachings, as the overall message is one of peace and harmony towards your fellow man.
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On the other hand, religion also divides, as easily as it unites. Despite the fact that every major religion essentially shares the same overarching message, people still use it as justification to go to war with one another. Then there's the inherent hypocrisy in widely publicised cases such as the paedophilic priests, if the people who are supposed to set an example are corrupt, what hope can the rest of the community have. You may say that a couple of bad eggs are not representative of the rest of the community, but all I know is that the power that religion grants, and the resulting corruption and abuse that occurs has made me very blase about the whole thing.
So my ideal scenario would be to do good, to partake in the good aspects of religion, without buying into the whole organised religion gimmick. Unfortunately, religion is ingrained into humanity in such a way that's it's impossible to distill the good desirable parts from the irrational rituals and prophecies, and the sickening abuses of power. Overall, religion is decidedly good, but I think it's best to keep a good dose of scepticism around. I'm sorry if what I've written on this topic is pedestrian and uninformative, but I did like the process of putting my words on the screen and getting my thoughts organised. You didn't have to read this, and chances are that once you saw my answer went above three lines you just skipped over it, and that's fine with me. Let's make my next response a jokey one.
what kind of dancing do you enjoy
the one where i get stabbed with an epipen at the end
what's your favourite part of new zealand, and what is your favourite food of it
My favorite part of New Zealand would have to be Wellington, where I'm living now. I prefer the hustle and bustle of a fairly populated city, and unlike Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, you're not completely paralyzed if you don't have a car. Wellington's culture scene is very vibrant, being the home of the internationally renowned Weta Workshop and the place where many New Zealand bands get their start. The beachfront is to die for as well.
As for food..hmmm...yeah. I'm thinking that your question is asking for food with a distinct New Zealand flavor, in which case I know a great fish and chips shop not far from where I live.
have you seen tatami galaxy, if so, did you enjoy it
No, and I don't plan to.
If you were to use Octillery on a team, what moveset would you use? (Moody doesnt count)
I'd go with the standard 4th Gen Baton Pass receiver set, on a Baton Pass team obviously, maybe it could make a nice Plan B if Espeon gets knocked out...
What do you think is the biggest problem in the world currently, and how would you fix it?
People borrowing and living beyond their means, getting into debt, a culture which extends to the banks and the large financial corporations, resulting in the shitstorm that we see in the global economy today.
I believe that all governments need to step up and place stricter regulations in place to control and supervise the big businesses. Big businesses cannot simply be frivolous as they want, playing roulettes with people's savings and livelihoods, and then expect the government to bail them out when it all turns to shit, no questions asked. It's time the government made sure that businesses are responsible with their money, businesses should not dictate the rules here. So yeah, I'm a big fan of government intervention in almost all areas, I wouldn't care if 50% of my earnings went into taxes if it meant that I get free all-inclusive healthcare coverage and my kids receive free tertiary education. I realise what I'm typing here is basically wholesale rhetoric but this is a complicated issue and I'll be damned if I do actual research for a well thread.
what are your feelings on the chch earthquakes?
It's a tragedy. I feel deeply for the people who've lost their homes, jobs, and most importantly, the people they know. Given the widespread destrucion caused to the structures of Christchurch, many of them historic monuments, the face of Christchurch will never be the same again, which is also something that I'm sad about. I just hope that Christchurch will one day return to its former glory, and that the rest of New Zealand take notes for preparation for when the next one hits.
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What is your opinion on Moody's ban(and hence Octillery being screwed of its chance in OU)?
Henry James "Hank" Moody, portrayed by David Duchovny, is a fictional character who serves as the protagonist of the Showtime television series Californication. Moody is an erratic but esteemed writer who frequently becomes embroiled in bizarre and, in some cases, scandalous situations. All of his novels are named after Slayer albums.
However shallow Moody may come across as being, most episodes of Californication reveal at least some degree of depth to his persona, in many cases exposing a surprisingly vulnerable Hank, especially in relation to Karen and their daughter, Becca.
What is your accent like? Is it the typical Kiwi accent meaning that you can't say "fish and chips," is it a Chinese accent, a mix of both, or something different?
My accent is 100% Kiwi, judging by the fact that most of my friends actually thought that I was born in New Zealand before I corrected them. If you hear me on the phone you would not be able to tell I'm Chinese.
and i can so say 'fish and chips' >:(
sheep is a cornerstone of new zealand's economy, as well as its rural nightlife
