That's awesome. Another thing I like about Australian English is all the cute abbreviated words that end in -ie; Aussie, barbie (barbecue), mozzie, chippie (carpenter), truckie, sparkie (electrician), bikkie (biscuit) etc.
We had Vicky the Viking too! Was he really called Wicky in your country?
Yeah, he was called Wicky the Viking in our country, probably because the name Vicky is a girl name in the Netherlands too. Even so, there were a lot of discussions on the school playground on if Wicky was a boy or a girl.
I always knew he was a boy though, because of the penis thing and because the dutch intro said "Angst voor de wolf maakt hem niet blij. (Fear of the wolf doesn't make him glad.)
David the Gnome was another one of my absolute favourites. You have excellent, excellent taste in 1980s children's television (Mostly because it's the same as mine).
I don't remember the scene you mentioned though, so either it was cut in Australia or it didn't even register as being out of the ordinary.
Actually... was it in still diagrams (not animated)?
Wicky the Viking was a 70's show actually, but still in re-runs in the early 90's. But thanks for the compliment. ^^
David de Kabouter (David the Gnome) I actually called my third parent. I learned so much from him. Me and my mom were literally in tears when he turned into a tree.
And yes, it was shown in diagrams in the first episode.
David de Kabouter (David the Gnome) I actually called my third parent. I learned so much from him. Me and my mom were literally in tears when he turned into a tree.
Likewise with the learning thing, it was a major formative influence. And yes, it was so sad and poignant at the very end where they all went to become trees and poor Swift was left behind on his own! I cuddled up with my mum on the lounge, and we cried too. It's actually really cool to think of kids/parents on the other side of the world having the exact same response we did.
That was heavy emotional stuff for children. They just don't make kid's television like that any m- *POOF*
^ Oh, I think that was the last of my youthful street cred evaporating.
Actually, I think Phineas and Ferb is one of the only tv shows that kinda hits that Pippi Longstocking classic cartoon vibe, that and Spongebob.
Oh and, for the record, I too was confused when I hit Australian bottom to hear the word "thong" being spoken about so oftenly, only to find out they were talking about flip flops...
You know what's really really weird to me? How (mostly) men can change a topic about boobs (I mean come on) to a topic about classic cartoons, flip flops and lingual slang.
We must all be gay!
That's awesome. Another thing I like about Australian English is all the cute abbreviated words that end in -ie; Aussie, barbie (barbecue), mozzie, chippie (carpenter), truckie, sparkie (electrician), bikkie (biscuit) etc.
I recently learned the word 'icy pole' which entertained me greatly.
Another thing I like about Australian English is all the cute abbreviated words that end in -ie; Aussie, barbie (barbecue), mozzie, chippie (carpenter), truckie, sparkie (electrician), bikkie (biscuit) etc.
"Leaguesie" (Returned Servicemen's League Club) has got to be one of my favourites.
And let us not forget the fine tradition of -o words, like bowlo (bowling club), servo (service station), and bottle-o (bottle shop).
You know what's really really weird to me? How (mostly) men can change a topic about boobs (I mean come on) to a topic about classic cartoons, flip flops and lingual slang.
Hey, there's still underwear involved. There is hope for the thread yet!
It's not to the point of, for example, Japan's men that end up so repressed that they end up forming unhealthy fetishes(that spawn an entire hostess club industry), but it's enough to cause problems and differences in how people view things. The breast is taboo and almost entirely sexual in an American context.
It's just a cultural difference. I'd say your culture's way of handling things is a good deal more healthy. Repression and dishonesty aren't good for the mind.
Dishonesty? Some people aren't sexual people. That's why we have asexuality. You can't call it dishonesty just because some people have different feelings than you. As far as Japan, their culture and people may be repressed (I have my doubts about this somewhat, as I believe sex to be rampant in all cultures everywhere), but their cartoons definitely aren't. Crayon Shin Chan for instance, makes a joke out of a little boy's penis frequently, as he draws elephant ears above it and does the "elephant" dance. It also has frequent scenes of a little boy showing sexual attraction to grown bosomy women for comedic purposes, often asking for their milk (I'm pretty sure the Japanese version has this as well, but I may be wrong, it may just be the American dub that has the milk thing). There are numerous panty shots and breast shots in anime, and jokes about breasts and penises. Hajime No Ippo has frequent male nudity in men's showers, often with jokes regarding how the main character's penis is so much larger than his best friend's penis, causing a bit of comedic envy. In fact in Japanese culture, the penis and breast jokes and even showing of these parts seems to be the comedic equivalent of the buttocks or fart jokes in our own American culture. It's not always done for sexual purposes, although often it is done for that as well in terms of fanservice. Dragonball, a popular children's manga and anime has numerous shots of breasts and a shot of a girl's uncovered lower regions from behind for comedic purposes as well. And I'm pretty sure Dragonball has always been marketed toward younger children. I can't say it's perverted, as it's all played up for comedy. British comedies that numerous children watch as well do this, such as Life of Brian, or Benny Hill.
Dick and tit jokes are definitely not sexual at all. It might be that way in other places, but in Asian countries, its not the case. I guess it's a cultural thing.
And I'm not saying that other places aren't sexually repressed, but I do have to say that in Japan it got kinda bad.
I think "thong" for the underwear comes from the shoe's name. I can definitely see a similarity.
In French, the shoes are "tongs" and the underwear is "string".
Japan definitely seems repressed to me. Even holding hands seems to be considered a huge thing. And it does end up with weird stuff (vending machines that sell used underwear, the huge amount of people taking pictures under schoolgirl's skirts that led them to adding a huge noise to any picture-taking device, etc).
On the other hand, they seem much more free in some of their things, yes. Like the erection algae and stuff. Personally I stick to my theory that the most repressed cultures result in the weirdest eccentrics. And the other people are way too polite and repressed to even comment :P
Hey people, let's not start judging cultures we have next to no experience with as repressed or not, okay? Let's focus on the important things, underwear and boobs. And whether or not guys can run comfortably wearing just a kilt. (Seriously, any male-types want to answer this one for me? Is it just that Scotland gets too cold for it to hang out as freely as it would in say ... the Bahamas or did Braveheart have a medieval cup?)
Sorry, didn't mean that as an insult. I guess it sounded like one... I offer my apologies, and admit I don't know what I'm talking about.
I'll have to ask my husband about your question, Lena. Although, does it have to be while wearing a kilt, or can it be totally naked, too? I'm not sure there would be a huge difference.
For running, I think it's still more practical to be a woman. I mean, at least you can use your hands and/or arms to contain your breasts. Seems harder doing the same down there for a guy. While running.
For running, I think it's still more practical to be a woman. I mean, at least you can use your hands and/or arms to contain your breasts. Seems harder doing the same down there for a guy. While running.
I'll tell you what it is. It's an uncomfortable pain in the ass...or crotch...is what it is.
I prefer covering as much of my body as I can, and I'm always the last to dress in shorts and t-shirts, so going full monty is certainly out of the question. Except going from bedroom to bathroom or vice versa.
For running, I think it's still more practical to be a woman. I mean, at least you can use your hands and/or arms to contain your breasts. Seems harder doing the same down there for a guy. While running.
Hey people, let's not start judging cultures we have next to no experience with as repressed or not, okay? Let's focus on the important things, underwear and boobs. And whether or not guys can run comfortably wearing just a kilt. (Seriously, any male-types want to answer this one for me? Is it just that Scotland gets too cold for it to hang out as freely as it would in say ... the Bahamas or did Braveheart have a medieval cup?)
I've never ran naked or with a kilt so I wouldn't know, but I usually wear boxers (which are pretty loose) and there's absolutely no problem. I guess you can notice it, but it's not painful. If it is a problem at all for men, I don't think it's as big a problem as it is for some women.
I prefer covering as much of my body as I can, and I'm always the last to dress in shorts and t-shirts, so going full monty is certainly out of the question. Except going from bedroom to bathroom or vice versa.
I'm quite the opposite then. I once even went the full monty to get a laugh in a theater play. And ofcourse there was that striptease in another play.
From what I've seen of you in your photos, I'm sure you'd only get looks of awe instead of revulsion
I'm just insecure about my body. I'm too thin, 1m76 and 53kg on a good day, and lack the patience (and appetite) to do something about it. Clothes make me look bigger.
I'm just insecure about my body. I'm too thin, 1m76 and 53kg on a good day, and lack the patience (and appetite) to do something about it. Clothes make me look bigger.
1.88, a little under 60kg.
I get annoyed by all those anti-obsesitas obsession. I mean, I eat unhealthy a lot more than most people, and still stay "thin". And then everyone goes whining on about how it would blow me up, and increases the money I need to spend on it...
(But yeah, I hate my "body" too, as does everyone else...)
This was never meant to be 'an artistic discussion', was it [rhetorical]? Even if it was, we've come a long way.
Huh? I'm pretty sure a lot of discussion has happened along the lines of how to accurately portray the female breast in art, and how by understanding the rules you can know when to bend or break them for artistic reasons, and about the physics of the female breast in various conditions(which is important if you want art that depicts, well, various conditions). Seems like an artistic enough discussion.
Huh? I'm pretty sure a lot of discussion has happened along the lines of how to accurately portray the female breast in art, and how by understanding the rules you can know when to bend or break them for artistic reasons, and about the physics of the female breast in various conditions(which is important if you want art that depicts, well, various conditions). Seems like an artistic enough discussion. **wink, wink, nudge, nudge**
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Yeah, he was called Wicky the Viking in our country, probably because the name Vicky is a girl name in the Netherlands too. Even so, there were a lot of discussions on the school playground on if Wicky was a boy or a girl.
I always knew he was a boy though, because of the penis thing and because the dutch intro said "Angst voor de wolf maakt hem niet blij. (Fear of the wolf doesn't make him glad.)
Wicky the Viking was a 70's show actually, but still in re-runs in the early 90's. But thanks for the compliment. ^^
David de Kabouter (David the Gnome) I actually called my third parent. I learned so much from him. Me and my mom were literally in tears when he turned into a tree.
And yes, it was shown in diagrams in the first episode.
I'm glad it wasn't just us!
Likewise with the learning thing, it was a major formative influence. And yes, it was so sad and poignant at the very end where they all went to become trees and poor Swift was left behind on his own! I cuddled up with my mum on the lounge, and we cried too. It's actually really cool to think of kids/parents on the other side of the world having the exact same response we did.
That was heavy emotional stuff for children. They just don't make kid's television like that any m- *POOF*
^ Oh, I think that was the last of my youthful street cred evaporating.
Oh and, for the record, I too was confused when I hit Australian bottom to hear the word "thong" being spoken about so oftenly, only to find out they were talking about flip flops...
You know what's really really weird to me? How (mostly) men can change a topic about boobs (I mean come on) to a topic about classic cartoons, flip flops and lingual slang.
We must all be gay!
I recently learned the word 'icy pole' which entertained me greatly.
"Leaguesie" (Returned Servicemen's League Club) has got to be one of my favourites.
And let us not forget the fine tradition of -o words, like bowlo (bowling club), servo (service station), and bottle-o (bottle shop).
We are nothing if not frugal with our syllables.
(Damn you've made me homesick!)
Hey, there's still underwear involved. There is hope for the thread yet!
Or maybe classy, well-rounded human beings?
... Nah, definitely gay. :rolleyes:
Dishonesty? Some people aren't sexual people. That's why we have asexuality. You can't call it dishonesty just because some people have different feelings than you. As far as Japan, their culture and people may be repressed (I have my doubts about this somewhat, as I believe sex to be rampant in all cultures everywhere), but their cartoons definitely aren't. Crayon Shin Chan for instance, makes a joke out of a little boy's penis frequently, as he draws elephant ears above it and does the "elephant" dance. It also has frequent scenes of a little boy showing sexual attraction to grown bosomy women for comedic purposes, often asking for their milk (I'm pretty sure the Japanese version has this as well, but I may be wrong, it may just be the American dub that has the milk thing). There are numerous panty shots and breast shots in anime, and jokes about breasts and penises. Hajime No Ippo has frequent male nudity in men's showers, often with jokes regarding how the main character's penis is so much larger than his best friend's penis, causing a bit of comedic envy. In fact in Japanese culture, the penis and breast jokes and even showing of these parts seems to be the comedic equivalent of the buttocks or fart jokes in our own American culture. It's not always done for sexual purposes, although often it is done for that as well in terms of fanservice. Dragonball, a popular children's manga and anime has numerous shots of breasts and a shot of a girl's uncovered lower regions from behind for comedic purposes as well. And I'm pretty sure Dragonball has always been marketed toward younger children. I can't say it's perverted, as it's all played up for comedy. British comedies that numerous children watch as well do this, such as Life of Brian, or Benny Hill.
Also, dick and tit jokes abound, people can still be sexually repressed.
On a side note, I grew up with shin chan or what we called him in chinese "naughty little shin". It was a funny show.
dont forget the Yaoi sold in book shops next to other mangas (at lest here it is)
My point was, as I said, that while the people may be sexually repressed, their cartoons definitely are not.
And I still doubt that repression. There are repressed people everywhere, as well as non-repressed people everywhere.
And I'm not saying that other places aren't sexually repressed, but I do have to say that in Japan it got kinda bad.
That's only because we don't have popsicles here.
Best thread tag here. Whoever said that I salute you for extensive Pythonesquing.
In French, the shoes are "tongs" and the underwear is "string".
Japan definitely seems repressed to me. Even holding hands seems to be considered a huge thing. And it does end up with weird stuff (vending machines that sell used underwear, the huge amount of people taking pictures under schoolgirl's skirts that led them to adding a huge noise to any picture-taking device, etc).
On the other hand, they seem much more free in some of their things, yes. Like the erection algae and stuff. Personally I stick to my theory that the most repressed cultures result in the weirdest eccentrics. And the other people are way too polite and repressed to even comment :P
I'll have to ask my husband about your question, Lena. Although, does it have to be while wearing a kilt, or can it be totally naked, too? I'm not sure there would be a huge difference.
For running, I think it's still more practical to be a woman. I mean, at least you can use your hands and/or arms to contain your breasts. Seems harder doing the same down there for a guy. While running.
I'll tell you what it is. It's an uncomfortable pain in the ass...or crotch...is what it is.
Well, that was fast.
I've never ran naked or with a kilt so I wouldn't know, but I usually wear boxers (which are pretty loose) and there's absolutely no problem. I guess you can notice it, but it's not painful. If it is a problem at all for men, I don't think it's as big a problem as it is for some women.
I'm quite the opposite then. I once even went the full monty to get a laugh in a theater play. And ofcourse there was that striptease in another play.
I'm just insecure about my body. I'm too thin, 1m76 and 53kg on a good day, and lack the patience (and appetite) to do something about it. Clothes make me look bigger.
I get annoyed by all those anti-obsesitas obsession. I mean, I eat unhealthy a lot more than most people, and still stay "thin". And then everyone goes whining on about how it would blow me up, and increases the money I need to spend on it...
(But yeah, I hate my "body" too, as does everyone else...)
Yeah, everyone hates their body. People also seem to hate people who don't hate their body
Do you all hate me now?
And I don't got time for all that. Darn it all!
You'll never find me now!
83% of the time.
...it is...
Who are you anyway? You're not some "government infiltrator" are you?
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No, I don't hate you. I just hate your body.