I already stated that I have allergic reaction some tropes. And add another 4. Then I notice I dislike some characters and franchises that everybody likes. Yup, this time it is far more specific than "tropes" or "genres". So, let's see what are 4 characters and franchises that I consider overrated, that I hate but sooo many people love ...
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| I bet after the appearance of the Super Saiyans, you forget that this anime/manga is about a race to collect 7 Dragonballs |
Dragon Ball anime & manga is stupid. No, it is not just stupid but SEVERELY stupid. Especially after the Freeza arc. There are MILLIONS of ways to utilize Shenlong and Dragonballs they never consider. To defeat their enemies, Goku and his friends could ask some things from Shenlong like ...
1) To be invincible!
No fight was needed, you got victory without breaking any sweat! Why nobody do this? Oh yeah, because if they do that, there will be no more menace. Huh? isn't that actually the point to ensure the security of earth?
2) To be 100x times stronger than their enemy!
If they are uncomfortable to be "invincible", they could at least wish to be 100 times stronger than their enemy! Oh, Boo menaces the earth? Tough luck you pink bastard, let's summon Shen-Long, and make Goku 100x times stronger than Boo, BOOM, no more Boo, problem solved!
3) to send Cell/Buu/ANY ENEMY to another unreachable dimension!
Again, no fight was needed, the threat will be contained, and the universe will be saved, HURRA! Why this wish escaped Goku and his pals?
4) to create unbreachable barrier around earth/solar system/whatever!
This way Raditz, Vegeta, Freeza, and many other menaces from outside earth won't be able to touch earth. Again, why they never asked this?
And so on, you got the point right?
And don't say that the story can't be exciting if they are THAT intelligent in utilizing it! The story should be structured like the early arcs, A RACE TO COLLECT THE DRAGONBALLS! That's why my favorite arcs are the first ones like the Piccolo arc and the Freeza arc, because those they involved the utilization of the Dragonballs, with races to collect 7 Dragonballs, not a mere "Powerful monster vs powerful protagonist"! Unfortunately, the Freeza Arc is the last time they did this, after that the Dragonballs was reduced to Deus ex Machina to revive all humans who were killed by "monster of the week", and to modify people's memory. LAME!
1) To be invincible!
No fight was needed, you got victory without breaking any sweat! Why nobody do this? Oh yeah, because if they do that, there will be no more menace. Huh? isn't that actually the point to ensure the security of earth?
2) To be 100x times stronger than their enemy!
If they are uncomfortable to be "invincible", they could at least wish to be 100 times stronger than their enemy! Oh, Boo menaces the earth? Tough luck you pink bastard, let's summon Shen-Long, and make Goku 100x times stronger than Boo, BOOM, no more Boo, problem solved!
3) to send Cell/Buu/ANY ENEMY to another unreachable dimension!
Again, no fight was needed, the threat will be contained, and the universe will be saved, HURRA! Why this wish escaped Goku and his pals?
4) to create unbreachable barrier around earth/solar system/whatever!
This way Raditz, Vegeta, Freeza, and many other menaces from outside earth won't be able to touch earth. Again, why they never asked this?
And so on, you got the point right?
And don't say that the story can't be exciting if they are THAT intelligent in utilizing it! The story should be structured like the early arcs, A RACE TO COLLECT THE DRAGONBALLS! That's why my favorite arcs are the first ones like the Piccolo arc and the Freeza arc, because those they involved the utilization of the Dragonballs, with races to collect 7 Dragonballs, not a mere "Powerful monster vs powerful protagonist"! Unfortunately, the Freeza Arc is the last time they did this, after that the Dragonballs was reduced to Deus ex Machina to revive all humans who were killed by "monster of the week", and to modify people's memory. LAME!
WolverineI really don't get it. Yeah he is a badass, and? What else? Let's see ... he is always angry, unkillable, undestructable ... huh? That's it? Oh yeah, he has sideburns too! As hairy and as thick as possible! Huh? Anything else?
Of course not. Roger Ebert noted that Wolverine has no charisma, never say anything witty or intelligent, and all of "noises" spitted by his mouth "are limited to the vocalization of primitive forces: anger, hurt, vengeance, love, hate, determination." In other words: he is a stupid-savage-beast. Give any caveman or Neanderthal "healing-factor" and adamantium, and you got the same thing. Snore ...
Face it: Wolverine is the Justin Bieber of the X-Men: hugely popular for stupid reasons. That makes him a far cry from a good character. Like Bieber too, he makes far more interesting and cooler characters like Gambit, Beast, or anyone else get less attention they deserve. That's why I despised not only X-Men 3, but also X-Men 2. Both of those abominations should be named "Wolverine and pals."
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| From wikipedia |
Neon Genesis Evangelion is a masterpiece for many. I enjoy many episodes of it, but other episodes just too ... wacky for me. But that's fine, I could understand why people love the series.
One thing that I don't understand is, WHY EVERYONE IS OBSESSED WITH REI AYANAMI? Everytime I heard any discussion about Evangelion, Ayanami ALWAYS become the hot topic, "Wow, Ayanami is so hot!" or "Ah, I wish I can be Ayanami's boyfriend!" or "Ayanami is too beautiful!" Really? Why why why WHY?
Look, don't get me wrong, I am FAR from hating her character, but still, she is an emotionless-blank slate! Maddox made a good argument why the Android David in Prometheus is NOT a good character. You could praise Michael Fassbender in playing him, but the fact is, he has no emotion, no motive, NOTHING, just like a toaster! Same thing could be said about Ayanami, SHE IS SO BLANK!! If you really want Rei Ayanami as your girlfriend, better put some wig and tight suit to your toaster, that's basically the same deal.
Harry PotterI already said in my "Top 10 most hated characters" list, I hate anyone who keep saying about "The chosen one" or "Destiny." Since everyone in Hogwarts keep reminding us that Harry here is "the chosen child," I give my middle finger to this franchise.
What else ... ah, now I remember how the Nostalgia Critic explained why the whole franchise is screwed up. Growing up while EVERYONE reminds you that you are "the chosen one" put a mega-ton emotional burden to that poor kid! They are lucky Harry managed to pass his puberty without any mental scar. Oh yeah, other than all the fuss about "the chosen one," Hogwarts also drowned some of their students for a-water polo game. Nice education you have there! As muggles, we are spared from that hazardous underwater competition! Ah yeah, speaking about Hogwarts, education, and the muggles ...
I am also turned-off by the smugness of everyone in Hogwarts who consider muggles/non-magic users as fools. Tips to all Harry-Potter reader: "Consider everyone who don't know your talent as stupid-ignorant-fools." Gee, I wonder why I felt that this generation is far more smug than anything before ...
Hey jackass, I wonder how your magic could invent the first television? Or the first computer? No wonder everyone consider math & science "hard" and "boring," the magic users of Hogwarts always reminds their audiences how superior "magic" and "superstitious" is, how some "prophecy" is more trustworthy than critical thinking or rationalism ...
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