The Last Airbender/Legend of Korra Thread

[New haven america]

If I can borrow from my own past experiences with an ending: I hated the ending to Mass Effect 3...like, really hated...okay, I fucking loathed the ending to ME3. But never once did I plug my ears and go "Nope, didn't happen, can't hear you!" That's what you're doing, Natan.

Funny... not once did I do that.

I don't think we're in agreement here. My problem is that it didn't flow from the narrative, particularly given how it most certainly could have based on interactions between the two in previous seasons.

Did I say we were? No, I just agreed that it felt too forced.

Look, I'm not trying to hate on Korrasami, I'm just trying to say that the ending was open to interpretation, and I chose to interpret it as them just being friends. Why do you all have a problem with that? I'll decide what I want to interpret it as, not what you say I should interpret it as.

A) Because you obviously have no idea what the word "Interpret" means
B) The creators of the show even confirmed that Korra and Asami are a couple
C) Even though you have the information that the creators made Korra and Asami a couple, you still choose to deny it

Stuff like this does annoy people.

[Forsher]

If I can borrow from my own past experiences with an ending: I hated the ending to Mass Effect 3...like, really hated...okay, I fucking loathed the ending to ME3. But never once did I plug my ears and go "Nope, didn't happen, can't hear you!" That's what you're doing, Natan.

Sometimes it is the moral duty of a fan to reject an ending. I point at the end of Digimon Adventure 02 as an example.

It's an interesting idea. But come on. That person would require an extra motive(s). We don't want Ozai.v2 or Kuvira.v2.

They could want to restore the monarchy.

[The United Neptumousian Empire]

I thought there was a 500 page limit?

[Rich and Corporations]

I thought there was a 500 page limit?

only point of the page limit is to reduce server load, a slight overage isn't going to kill the server

Sometimes it is the moral duty of a fan to reject an ending. I point at the end of Digimon Adventure 02 as an example.

Agree.

They could want to restore the monarchy.

The New Ozai Society apparently existed in the "extended universe" of the comics.

[Shemiki]

If I can borrow from my own past experiences with an ending: I hated the ending to Mass Effect 3...like, really hated...okay, I fucking loathed the ending to ME3. But never once did I plug my ears and go "Nope, didn't happen, can't hear you!" That's what you're doing, Natan.

Funny... not once did I do that.

I don't think we're in agreement here. My problem is that it didn't flow from the narrative, particularly given how it most certainly could have based on interactions between the two in previous seasons.

Did I say we were? No, I just agreed that it felt too forced.

Look, I'm not trying to hate on Korrasami, I'm just trying to say that the ending was open to interpretation, and I chose to interpret it as them just being friends. Why do you all have a problem with that? I'll decide what I want to interpret it as, not what you say I should interpret it as.

Natan, right now, you're doing what all the people who think the Sun revolves around the Earth do: reject all evidence in the face of your own bias and prejudice. You're smarter than that. Don't do that.

[Carpathia and Moldova]

I have absolutely no issues against people with different sexual orientations, but the whole Korra/Asami thing was handled really bad. Throughout the series, there didn't seem to be anything more than just a normal friendship between Korra and Asami, so the thing at the end felt sudden, rushed and forced. They should have had their relationship grow naturally throughout the final season, instead of suddenly pulling it out of nowhere at the very end. Really poorly handled, there.

[United States of Natan]

Funny... not once did I do that.

Did I say we were? No, I just agreed that it felt too forced.

Look, I'm not trying to hate on Korrasami, I'm just trying to say that the ending was open to interpretation, and I chose to interpret it as them just being friends. Why do you all have a problem with that? I'll decide what I want to interpret it as, not what you say I should interpret it as.

Natan, right now, you're doing what all the people who think the Sun revolves around the Earth do: reject all evidence in the face of your own bias and prejudice. You're smarter than that. Don't do that.

Fine. I'll at least drop the subject.

[Jaslandia]

You know, I was just rewatching the episode "Reunion", and I thought of something:

I wonder how Grandma Yin responded to the decision to abolish the monarchy.

[Skeckoa]

Okay, so I have been avoiding this thread for the longest time to avoid spoilers, but since I just finished it, I can FINALLY join y'all.

Good fucking shit, I am actually more pleased (not fully, but more) with this ending than any other LOK season ending.

[Carpathia and Moldova]

We approached the network and while they were supportive there was a limit to how far we could go with it

Unfortunately, because of this, the way Asami and Korra were paired at the end, felt artificial. The network should have allowed them to make the chemistry between the two characters, a bit more obvious. It didn't feel like Korra and Asami's relationship was growing in any way towards a romantic conclusion and this was harmful in the end.

[Mavorpen]

We approached the network and while they were supportive there was a limit to how far we could go with it

Unfortunately, because of this, the way Asami and Korra were paired at the end, felt artificial. The network should have allowed them to make the chemistry between the two characters, a bit more obvious. It didn't feel like Korra and Asami's relationship was growing in any way towards a romantic conclusion and this was harmful in the end.

I have no idea what you people are talking about. The chemistry was painfully obvious to me and every single person I personally know who watches the show.

[Carpathia and Moldova]

Unfortunately, because of this, the way Asami and Korra were paired at the end, felt artificial. The network should have allowed them to make the chemistry between the two characters, a bit more obvious. It didn't feel like Korra and Asami's relationship was growing in any way towards a romantic conclusion and this was harmful in the end.

I have no idea what you people are talking about. The chemistry was painfully obvious to me and every single person I personally know who watches the show.

Dunno', it didn't feel that way to me and a lot of other people. To me, it seems like they (the show's creators) were afraid and hesitant, which is really a shame because nowadays, most people don't have any issues against different sexual orientations, especially in the kind of age group which watched the show, aside from a small, obnoxious minority. This was detrimental to the development of the characters' relationship, as it should have been handled like the normal thing it is, not "in hushed whispers", as they did it.

EDIT: Maybe its also because in animated shows, its almost impossible to portray the subtler details of body language and facial expression, which are really important when developing a romantic relationship between characters.

[Mavorpen]

I have no idea what you people are talking about. The chemistry was painfully obvious to me and every single person I personally know who watches the show.

Dunno', it didn't feel that way to me and a lot of other people. To me, it seems like they (the show's creators) were afraid and hesitant, which is really a shame because nowadays, most people don't have any issues against different sexual orientations, especially in the kind of age group which watched the show, aside from a small, obnoxious minority. This was detrimental to the development of the characters' relationship, as it should have been handled like the normal thing it is, not "in hushed whispers", as they did it.

You act like this was the ideal way for the show's creators, rather than Nick being the one restricting them. The fact the creators cared enough to explicitly confirm that they entered into a same sex relationship shows otherwise. Is Nick stupid for perpetuating the stupid idea that you can show a male and a female shoving their tongues down each other's throat, but can't do that when they're the same sex? Yes. But for what they were allowed to get away with, the creators did this well, and it was obvious, especially if you were taking it as a possibility from the get go.

[Carpathia and Moldova]

Dunno', it didn't feel that way to me and a lot of other people. To me, it seems like they (the show's creators) were afraid and hesitant, which is really a shame because nowadays, most people don't have any issues against different sexual orientations, especially in the kind of age group which watched the show, aside from a small, obnoxious minority. This was detrimental to the development of the characters' relationship, as it should have been handled like the normal thing it is, not "in hushed whispers", as they did it.

You act like this was the ideal way for the show's creators, rather than Nick being the one restricting them. The fact the creators cared enough to explicitly confirm that they entered into a same sex relationship shows otherwise. Is Nick stupid for perpetuating the stupid idea that you can show a male and a female shoving their tongues down each other's throat, but can't do that when they're the same sex? Yes. But for what they were allowed to get away with, the creators did this well, and it was obvious, especially if you were taking it as a possibility from the get go.

Unfortunately, most TV network execs are still stuck in the 50s.

[The United Neptumousian Empire]

You know, I was just rewatching the episode "Reunion", and I thought of something:

I wonder how Grandma Yin responded to the decision to abolish the monarchy.

She had a long discussion with Wu and got him to change his mind and become king as is his birthright!

That's what I hope happened

[Ameriganastan]

You know, I was just rewatching the episode "Reunion", and I thought of something:

I wonder how Grandma Yin responded to the decision to abolish the monarchy.

She gives the typical grandma answer: "Whatever makes you happy, deary."

[The United Neptumousian Empire]

You act like this was the ideal way for the show's creators, rather than Nick being the one restricting them. The fact the creators cared enough to explicitly confirm that they entered into a same sex relationship shows otherwise. Is Nick stupid for perpetuating the stupid idea that you can show a male and a female shoving their tongues down each other's throat, but can't do that when they're the same sex? Yes. But for what they were allowed to get away with, the creators did this well, and it was obvious, especially if you were taking it as a possibility from the get go.

Unfortunately, most TV network execs are still stuck in the 50s.

I don't think it is necessarily the case that the execs themselves are prejudiced, more so that a significant portion of their audience is, and they are worried about lawsuits, parental complaints, and lost viewers.

[Jaslandia]

She gives the typical grandma answer: "Whatever makes you happy, deary."

And then as soon Wu leaves, she breaks down in tears and sobs over the portrait of Earth Queen Hou-Ting.

[Shemiki]

All 'dem wikis have been updated: http://killeminem.tumblr.com/post/10595 ... ls-singing

[Ameriganastan]

All 'dem wikis have been updated: http://killeminem.tumblr.com/post/10595 ... ls-singing

And it was good.

[The United Neptumousian Empire]

How are Korra and Asami gonna break it to the rest of the team? I mean, I don't think any of them knew XD

[Ameriganastan]

How are Korra and Asami gonna break it to the rest of the team? I mean, I don't think any of them knew XD

You'd be surprised. I knew this dude in 5th grade, Steve. He thought no one could tell, but we all knew he had a crush on Kenny White.

[United States of Natan]

How are Korra and Asami gonna break it to the rest of the team? I mean, I don't think any of them knew XD

You'd be surprised. I knew this dude in 5th grade, Steve. He thought no one could tell, but we all knew he had a crush on Kenny White.

How'd you know?

[Ameriganastan]

You'd be surprised. I knew this dude in 5th grade, Steve. He thought no one could tell, but we all knew he had a crush on Kenny White.

How'd you know?

Cause he was always hanging around the dude. At first we thought he just wanted to be friends, but the kids face lit up like a Christmas tree every time he talked to him. Last I heard, he lives in Tacoma with a dude named Bernie.

[Reploid Productions]

Sorry to be the party pooper, but I think it's about time for the Avatar thread to get a new incarnation. I'll leave it to you guys to take care of starting Part Two.