Comments on: Traps: The Greater of the Two Evils http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/ Where anime and rhetoric unite Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:41:17 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: mary stewart http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/comment-page-1/#comment-1900 mary stewart Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:08:25 +0000 http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/#comment-1900 i feel haruhi is hetero. but why did she join the club? i wonder... do you feel haruhi is a lesbian? and how come? i feel haruhi is hetero. but why did she join the club?

i wonder… do you feel haruhi is a lesbian? and how come?

]]> By: Ronin http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/comment-page-1/#comment-675 Ronin Tue, 05 Dec 2006 12:12:56 +0000 http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/#comment-675 Hmm. Interesting analysis you put there. I'm going to cite this one as a primer in my personal commentary on the proliferation (and subsequent) popularity of traps in anime this Fall Season. That's how I value what you've done so far, as well as what Kurogane and Bjorn already did. :) Hmm. Interesting analysis you put there. I’m going to cite this one as a primer in my personal commentary on the proliferation (and subsequent) popularity of traps in anime this Fall Season. That’s how I value what you’ve done so far, as well as what Kurogane and Bjorn already did. :)

]]> By: Anga http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/comment-page-1/#comment-310 Anga Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:26:19 +0000 http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/#comment-310 And I used Ouran there because it was fairly popular series, what I watched she was completely heterosexual. And I used Ouran there because it was fairly popular series, what I watched she was completely heterosexual.

]]> By: Anga http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/comment-page-1/#comment-309 Anga Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:12:49 +0000 http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/#comment-309 Okay, maybe that missed few words. What I meant people accept that females use men clothes in real life so why male wearing skirt is different. I have seen more than few comments how male->female crossdressing is gay and that ouran example was how same logic would affect reverse way. Okay, maybe that missed few words. What I meant people accept that females use men clothes in real life so why male wearing skirt is different. I have seen more than few comments how male->female crossdressing is gay and that ouran example was how same logic would affect reverse way.

]]> By: Soda http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/comment-page-1/#comment-308 Soda Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:59:42 +0000 http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/#comment-308 So I was thinking about it, and then I realized that I had a bit more exposure to reverse-traps than I thought. The only other reverse trap I can think of other than Haruhi would be from Mai-HiME. If anybody didn't watch that yet, feel free to steer clear from the rest of this paragraph =p But yes, Akira was the first. Hmm, I kind of liked that reverse trap, lol. @Matte: Haha, don't worry, I'm sure many others fell into the Jun trap. I already knew about Jun beforehand though, which actually is the very reason I started watching Happiness!. <br> I'm fairly certain the archer twins are female, since Oboro is clearly male. And well, they had that night of "fun" after having too much sake, so I'm expecting female twins. I don't recall if they used "boku" or not, but in all fairness, Tsukimiya Ayu should use boku, and she's by no means a trap. And if somehow, KyoAni decides to make her a trap, then she's by FAR the best trap I have ever seen =( Uguu~ <br> @lolikit: Traps indeed are awesome. I'm happy that there are 2 trap series this season, and I'm finding that I'm enjoying them quite a bit <br> @Ryan: Yeah, I realize it was long =p I just sat down, and started writing. Next thing you know, it got this long, but oh well. It's completely baseless, but my guess is that this is one of the longest posts about traps out there =p And I doubt any psychologist would want to waste time analyzing traps in anime, lol. I'm sure they have plenty of other important things to do <br> @Anga: I'm sorry... I don't quite understand? I haven't actually watched Ouran yet [it's buried deep in my massive backlog], but I don't understand how Haruhi is a lesbian. Isn't the whole premise that there's a reverse trap surrounded by guys, making it seem gay? So either it's hetero, going by Haruhi's supposed gender, or it's gay going by her drawing, right? How does lesbian come in? I probably just need to watch it >_< I'll eventually get to it, I swear. <br> As for real life reverse traps, I don't think that's a very big issue. I mean, tomboys aren't causing the decline in the world's population. However, I will admit that I've been fooled by tomboys before. That was freaky. I was looking at my friend's prom group pictures... and it was a picture of a huge bunch of girls with about 3 guys in it. Damn those guys were players... until I found out they weren't guys ;_; Yet they wore suits and ties and everything, no dresses o.o It was... a little strange. However, I can't say I've personally met a very convincing reverse trap. So I was thinking about it, and then I realized that I had a bit more exposure to reverse-traps than I thought. The only other reverse trap I can think of other than Haruhi would be from Mai-HiME. If anybody didn’t watch that yet, feel free to steer clear from the rest of this paragraph =p But yes, Akira was the first. Hmm, I kind of liked that reverse trap, lol.

@Matte: Haha, don’t worry, I’m sure many others fell into the Jun trap. I already knew about Jun beforehand though, which actually is the very reason I started watching Happiness!.

I’m fairly certain the archer twins are female, since Oboro is clearly male. And well, they had that night of “fun” after having too much sake, so I’m expecting female twins. I don’t recall if they used “boku” or not, but in all fairness, Tsukimiya Ayu should use boku, and she’s by no means a trap. And if somehow, KyoAni decides to make her a trap, then she’s by FAR the best trap I have ever seen =( Uguu~

@lolikit: Traps indeed are awesome. I’m happy that there are 2 trap series this season, and I’m finding that I’m enjoying them quite a bit

@Ryan: Yeah, I realize it was long =p I just sat down, and started writing. Next thing you know, it got this long, but oh well. It’s completely baseless, but my guess is that this is one of the longest posts about traps out there =p And I doubt any psychologist would want to waste time analyzing traps in anime, lol. I’m sure they have plenty of other important things to do

@Anga: I’m sorry… I don’t quite understand? I haven’t actually watched Ouran yet [it's buried deep in my massive backlog], but I don’t understand how Haruhi is a lesbian. Isn’t the whole premise that there’s a reverse trap surrounded by guys, making it seem gay? So either it’s hetero, going by Haruhi’s supposed gender, or it’s gay going by her drawing, right? How does lesbian come in? I probably just need to watch it >_< I’ll eventually get to it, I swear.

As for real life reverse traps, I don’t think that’s a very big issue. I mean, tomboys aren’t causing the decline in the world’s population. However, I will admit that I’ve been fooled by tomboys before. That was freaky. I was looking at my friend’s prom group pictures… and it was a picture of a huge bunch of girls with about 3 guys in it. Damn those guys were players… until I found out they weren’t guys ;_; Yet they wore suits and ties and everything, no dresses o.o It was… a little strange. However, I can’t say I’ve personally met a very convincing reverse trap.

]]> By: Anga http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/comment-page-1/#comment-304 Anga Thu, 26 Oct 2006 06:42:01 +0000 http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/#comment-304 "...that suggests the idea that the underlying reasoning behind homophobics thoughts and tendencies may be because the homopohbics are either in denial of being homosexual themselves, or that they have latent homosexuality." Exactly... the whole trap thing seems to be bigger issue to those with strong "hate". And I wonder why I didn't see any posts about Ouran how FHaruhi is lesbian. Yeah, it sounds crazy because considering all the females wearing trousers in real life we would have serious problems with the amount of children born each year. =) “…that suggests the idea that the underlying reasoning behind homophobics thoughts and tendencies may be because the homopohbics are either in denial of being homosexual themselves, or that they have latent homosexuality.”

Exactly… the whole trap thing seems to be bigger issue to those with strong “hate”. And I wonder why I didn’t see any posts about Ouran how FHaruhi is lesbian. Yeah, it sounds crazy because considering all the females wearing trousers in real life we would have serious problems with the amount of children born each year. =)

]]> By: Ryan A http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/comment-page-1/#comment-295 Ryan A Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:33:58 +0000 http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/#comment-295 that was soo long. some psychologist needs to analyzing these things you say. I say 100% hetro and 100% homo. or we could just do the Schrodinger cat-box thing. this needs a tree diagram for reference lol ^^ that was soo long. some psychologist needs to analyzing these things you say. I say 100% hetro and 100% homo. or we could just do the Schrodinger cat-box thing.

this needs a tree diagram for reference lol ^^

]]> By: lolikitsune http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/comment-page-1/#comment-294 lolikitsune Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:54:16 +0000 http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/#comment-294 Traps are awesome, but not so great as tarps. *nodnod* Traps are awesome, but not so great as tarps. *nodnod*

]]> By: Matte http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/comment-page-1/#comment-286 Matte Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:31:45 +0000 http://animearimasu.animeblogger.net/2006/10/25/traps-the-greater-of-the-two-evils/#comment-286 Damn, I should've taken notes as I forgot everything I was going to say. :P Anyway, I fell right into the Happiness! trap but I was more amused by it than anything else. I had the "ah, you got me you rascals" feeling and lol'd to myself when I realized. Also, I'm not so sure the twins from Utawarerumono were female in the anime either? I think I remember them refering to themselves as 'boku' or am I wrong? I see traps mostly as a fun gimick in the end, because what are the chances that you won't recognize a male in female clothing in real life? Slim to none, unless some 'enhancements' have been done. :) Damn, I should’ve taken notes as I forgot everything I was going to say. :P Anyway, I fell right into the Happiness! trap but I was more amused by it than anything else. I had the “ah, you got me you rascals” feeling and lol’d to myself when I realized. Also, I’m not so sure the twins from Utawarerumono were female in the anime either? I think I remember them refering to themselves as ‘boku’ or am I wrong? I see traps mostly as a fun gimick in the end, because what are the chances that you won’t recognize a male in female clothing in real life? Slim to none, unless some ‘enhancements’ have been done. :)

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