Could they show nipples if it were a female Space Gorilla? Australians, care to comment?
Well, as long as she was above a B cup... Maybe a C cup, to be safe... I'm not going to get tired of harping on that until later.
And maybe, but she probably wouldn't be allowed to be just walking around naked for no apparent reason, and the game would definitely not have received a PG rating.
Taronga is generally considered to be a great day out for children, so judging by that pic accompanying their press release I'd say a female space gorilla would be absolutely fine. Although I guess the nipple isn't actually visible.
Technically, gorillas and other non-human primates don't have breasts at all unless they're nursing. I don't think other mammals do either, but I'm not certain. Humans are just weird that way.
In any case, I'm pretty sure the gorilla from the newsletter is male.
Um, Shwoo, why would the size matter for this kind of thing? I could see age making a difference, maybe, but size? (There isn't going to be a sensible explanation, is there?)
The classifications board has been banning things as child porn based partly on the actresses' breast size, even though they're over 18, and I think that's ridiculous and a bit sexist. Especially in connection with the proposed Internet filter.
Technically, gorillas and other non-human primates don't have breasts at all unless they're nursing. I don't think other mammals do either, but I'm not certain. Humans are just weird that way.
In any case, I'm pretty sure the gorilla from the newsletter is male.
As far as I know, humans are the only animal in that case. That was stressed out a lot in my biology classes (apparently linked to humans standing up, and therefore the female not exposing their behinds as much anymore, so breasts grew to look like buttocks instead).
Anyway, that has never prevented anyone from giving females (mammal or not) breasts even when they weren't human. I think being anthropomorphic is good enough. And there is the "if we can't see its gender it's male" thing, so every female needs to wear a dress, have huge eyelashes, wear a ribbon in her hair, wear makeup, have breasts or some combination of the above, or she'll be assumed to be male.
(apparently linked to humans standing up, and therefore the female not exposing their behinds as much anymore, so breasts grew to look like buttocks instead).
According to Wikipedia, the font of all slightly unreliable knowledge, that theory has generally been disregarded. Another theory is that breast development signals that a woman is of reproductive age, which makes more sense to me.
And there is the "if we can't see its gender it's male" thing, so every female needs to wear a dress, have huge eyelashes, wear a ribbon in her hair, wear makeup, have breasts or some combination of the above, or she'll be assumed to be male.
The dwarfs in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series are an amusing take on that. There are no natural visual cues to distinguish male dwarfs from female - all dwarfs have beards. If a female dwarf wanted to indicate her gender she would have to wear a dress, or tie some pretty ribbons in her beard.
According to Wikipedia, the font of all slightly unreliable knowledge, that theory has generally been disregarded. Another theory is that breast development signals that a woman is of reproductive age, which makes more sense to me.
Really? It makes LESS sense to me. Why would humans need it and no other animal? Plus there are other clues, mainly the appearance of hairs and so on.
Either way it's all conjecture, and it's possible it happened without a reason.
The dwarfs in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series are an amusing take on that. There are no natural visual cues to distinguish male dwarfs from female - all dwarfs have beards. If a female dwarf wanted to indicate her gender she would have to wear a dress, or tie some pretty ribbons in her beard.
I had a story in which the main characters were a female human and a male goblin. The female got teased constantly for looking pregnant or lactating, which the goblin qualified as off-putting. (In that story, humans were the only creature with breasts, but which I mean all the other fantasy creatures you can imagine were "normal" mammals, goblins included).
I had a story in which the main characters were a female human and a male goblin. The female got teased constantly for looking pregnant or lactating, which the goblin qualified as off-putting.
That's a nice concept. If other mammals had the ability to notice this stuff, I would probably feel embarrassed about being abnormal. But hey, at least we'd be able to laugh at the monotremes.
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D'ya think this thread has gotten weird enough yet?
By the way, Chomps mostly appear in Mario games, but they have appeared in Zelda games too (in Link's awakening). They're apparently supposed to be dogs of some sort.
And the idea of Max shapeshifting into one is absolutely awesome, although I have to wonder if that would even make a difference :P
By the way, Chomps mostly appear in Mario games, but they have appeared in Zelda games too (in Link's awakening). They're apparently supposed to be dogs of some sort.
Their name in Japanese is Bow Bow, which mean Woof Woof. So, yeah, they are dogs.
@ShwooNoo ... that makes perfect sense. Look at Venus Williams. With her small breasts anyone could mistake her for a child!
Personally, I think breasts were invented as flotation devices. There is a theory that earlier in our evolution we were semi-aquatic, and fat floats. I think my idea makes just as much sense as the "chest butt" theory.
Wait ... if Max were a lago-chomp (or Bow Ow) he'd be less destructive than usual since he'd be held in one spot. He probably wouldn't stand for it. Darn.
Wait ... if Max were a lago-chomp (or Bow Ow) he'd be less destructive than usual since he'd be held in one spot. He probably wouldn't stand for it. Darn.
Wait ... if Max were a lago-chomp (or Bow Ow) he'd be less destructive than usual since he'd be held in one spot. He probably wouldn't stand for it. Darn.
Bounded ones are called "Chain Chomp". Since he lacks the "Chain" part, he's free!!!!
By the way, Chomps mostly appear in Mario games, but they have appeared in Zelda games too (in Link's awakening). They're apparently supposed to be dogs of some sort.
And the idea of Max shapeshifting into one is absolutely awesome, although I have to wonder if that would even make a difference :P
"Not on the carpet, little buddy!"
...of course, since it IS Max, he might not even need to shapeshift to get that line spoken to him.
But the zoos don't have space gorillas.
More seriously, the problem is how anthropomorphic the animals are. Gorillas are already close enough to humans, but if you draw one who's walking like a human, or even who talks, then you're going to have to put clothes on them. At the places humans would wear them.
Or not give them "naughty bits".
I just don't understand where is the trailer?
A trailer comes at least 2-3 months before the game... Then how can Sam&Max come out next month?
Since there still isn't any official release date, there actually isn't any reason to assume the first episode is coming out next month. At the same time, Telltale generally releases a trailer for their next episode a few weeks before it's released, not three months.
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Well, as long as she was above a B cup... Maybe a C cup, to be safe... I'm not going to get tired of harping on that until later.
And maybe, but she probably wouldn't be allowed to be just walking around naked for no apparent reason, and the game would definitely not have received a PG rating.
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It's a lago-chomp!
...d'aww, Sam, can we keep him?
How should I know, there aren't any gorillas in Australia.:p
Liar!
Taronga is generally considered to be a great day out for children, so judging by that pic accompanying their press release I'd say a female space gorilla would be absolutely fine. Although I guess the nipple isn't actually visible.
In any case, I'm pretty sure the gorilla from the newsletter is male.
Um, Shwoo, why would the size matter for this kind of thing? I could see age making a difference, maybe, but size? (There isn't going to be a sensible explanation, is there?)
That's what I was referring to.
As far as I know, humans are the only animal in that case. That was stressed out a lot in my biology classes (apparently linked to humans standing up, and therefore the female not exposing their behinds as much anymore, so breasts grew to look like buttocks instead).
Anyway, that has never prevented anyone from giving females (mammal or not) breasts even when they weren't human. I think being anthropomorphic is good enough. And there is the "if we can't see its gender it's male" thing, so every female needs to wear a dress, have huge eyelashes, wear a ribbon in her hair, wear makeup, have breasts or some combination of the above, or she'll be assumed to be male.
According to Wikipedia, the font of all slightly unreliable knowledge, that theory has generally been disregarded. Another theory is that breast development signals that a woman is of reproductive age, which makes more sense to me.
The dwarfs in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series are an amusing take on that. There are no natural visual cues to distinguish male dwarfs from female - all dwarfs have beards. If a female dwarf wanted to indicate her gender she would have to wear a dress, or tie some pretty ribbons in her beard.
Really? It makes LESS sense to me. Why would humans need it and no other animal? Plus there are other clues, mainly the appearance of hairs and so on.
Either way it's all conjecture, and it's possible it happened without a reason.
I had a story in which the main characters were a female human and a male goblin. The female got teased constantly for looking pregnant or lactating, which the goblin qualified as off-putting. (In that story, humans were the only creature with breasts, but which I mean all the other fantasy creatures you can imagine were "normal" mammals, goblins included).
I bet the AUS "nipple list" would be a pretty weird one.
ALLOWED:
Male Nipples.
Nipple rings.
Vampire Nipples (if male).
Male Space Gorilla Nipples.
DISALOWED:
Underaged Nipples (IF girl).
Vampire Nipples (if female).
Female Space Gorilla Nipples.
Cup A or B Nipples (unless male).
Animal Nipples.
"Breasts have no reason for existence" is my new favourite explanation.
That's a nice concept. If other mammals had the ability to notice this stuff, I would probably feel embarrassed about being abnormal. But hey, at least we'd be able to laugh at the monotremes.
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D'ya think this thread has gotten weird enough yet?
For a Sam & Max thread? Nope.
We simply MUST have clarity on this. Write to the Attorney-General's office at once!
Sorry little buddy, It boggles my mind of just thinking about two of you running around here.
And the idea of Max shapeshifting into one is absolutely awesome, although I have to wonder if that would even make a difference :P
Their name in Japanese is Bow Bow, which mean Woof Woof. So, yeah, they are dogs.
"To the door little buddy!"
Personally, I think breasts were invented as flotation devices. There is a theory that earlier in our evolution we were semi-aquatic, and fat floats. I think my idea makes just as much sense as the "chest butt" theory.
Wait ... if Max were a lago-chomp (or Bow Ow) he'd be less destructive than usual since he'd be held in one spot. He probably wouldn't stand for it. Darn.
Metaphorically, he's bound to Sam.
Bounded ones are called "Chain Chomp". Since he lacks the "Chain" part, he's free!!!!
"Not on the carpet, little buddy!"
...of course, since it IS Max, he might not even need to shapeshift to get that line spoken to him.
does that mean you have to metaphorically pound Sam into the ground to allow Max to go on a rampage of death and destruction?
Metaphorically pound Sam yes. Literally Max gonna kill you after that, yes.
Edit: I just noticed that any max line can be suffixed with people saying these Homestar Runner lines:
"This keeps teetering between hilarious and Maybe-we-should-put-him-in-a-home"
"And what wouldn't be hilarious about that?"
That also happens to be my best friend's birthday. If so, that'll be a double dose of epicness (for me and her at least)
Do you see bras at the zoo?
But the zoos don't have space gorillas.
More seriously, the problem is how anthropomorphic the animals are. Gorillas are already close enough to humans, but if you draw one who's walking like a human, or even who talks, then you're going to have to put clothes on them. At the places humans would wear them.
Or not give them "naughty bits".
So it depends wheter or not it IS a female space gorilla or a male now wheter the aussies need to get riled up about it
A trailer comes at least 2-3 months before the game... Then how can Sam&Max come out next month?
Is that how it works?
Not always. Tales of Monkey Island was announced 5 weeks month before it got released.
Since there still isn't any official release date, there actually isn't any reason to assume the first episode is coming out next month. At the same time, Telltale generally releases a trailer for their next episode a few weeks before it's released, not three months.