Well that's like saying Obama is African or something like that. He was born and raised in Germany. And only because his parents were born somewhere else doesn't make him less German to me. Someone living in the states should understand this. :D
Well boxing is the second most popular sport in our country if television viewers count.
Nah, since it wasn't on TV I haven't seen it so far.
Never head of Chalid the fist Arrab? He was in the last round of the K1 World Grand Prix Final 2006 and only lost to Ernesto Hoost in the 4th round. He's fighting on 2009s card, too.
Well this county still is into boxing, but Muay Thai and BJJ clubs are slowly starting to become more popular here.
it's pretty well known for an art museum in the country, and the only real art museum in Boston. It's not the louvre but there's a wide variety of ancient art and a very nice impressionist exhibit.
And...what? Maybe it's my man crush on jackie but I think he's a much better actor than Yuen Biao. When he throws punches he really looks like he's throwing down and he always looks pretty desperate and frightened when he's trying to defend himself. Yuen Biao is pretty much just as athletic but his moves looks a little less convincing.
Its hard to compare eras. Spitz was amazing too but Phelps broke his records. I would say that because of the era Phelps is in with many more specialized athletes that his achievement is even more remarkable. He beat people who were in the games because of a particular stroke. That was their forte and he beat them at their own game. I think that makes him more amazing. Phelps is a physical freak. I have met him and Janet Evans, several times actually. Shes a real sweet person. Shes really tiny like me so I always felt a little extra kinship with her. I remember my coaches used to always tell me if I was only 15cm taller I might have been a contender. :) I barely stand 154.
I am not a big tennis fan. Its popular but its not like it used to be. The days of Wilander, Borg and Edberg are long gone and there hasnt been a really good Swedish Tennis player in a long time. Those were world #1s and major title winners. Söderling is a good player but he isnt a great player.
Annika Sörenstam is a big star here as a female golf player and as one of the great female players ever. I am not a big golf fan either.
When you said famous, I am thinking about people who are known to non sports fans. Tennis, Golf, Football, Hockey, Skiing, and winter sports are all very popular here. I just feel that the hockey players are the most famous. So are the footballers.
On LoH, yes it makes more sense when you say that. I still thought it was stupid. I watched it because I was bored and surfing youtube this afternoon and it was only like 5 minutes long.
Well I think most Swedes care most about hockey. Olympic heroes can be very famous too. Maybe its because I am a big fan. Those are the ones that seem to have the most endorsements which is how I feel popularity can be ranked. Sports fans of whatever sports are going to have different views.
I was a high level swimmer. I came close to making 2 teams. I wouldnt have been a threat for a medal or anything though :P. I had a shoulder injury would hurt my chances for the 2nd and it eventually forced me to quit. I had shoulder replacement last year which I am still rehabbing from.
Phelps is amazing. Hes is certainly the most decorated swimmer ever. I think overall hes the best I have seen. I have seen better swimmers at each stroke than him but he has a rare talent of being really great at many different ones. I mainly did long distances at freestyle. The shortest I did was 400m. My personal hero was Janet Evans who I consider to be the best female swimmer ever. She held a world record for nearly 20 years which is unheard of in swimming. And nobody even got close to it really until they developed some of these new suits.
I have never heard of him. :P Unless they play hockey they are unlikely to be really famous. I am assuming you are talking about a fighter. Since I googled him and thats who I came up with. I only follow hockey and to lesser extent swimming, since I used to compete.
Your right LoH deserves atleast a 4. I was feeling annoyed that what looks like a video game cutscene is added but real anime made by an independent is rejected. And I thought it was silly and stupid. The posturing and posing and shounen silliness reminded me why I really hate that genre.
I'm only watching it for the nostalgia factor. In fact, I was searching for the English dub because it was so hilariously bad. Unfortunately, the only subs I found are also heinously bad. The main character is called Joe, but they have "Ding" as his name. It's really stupid.
As for the anime itself, you'll have seen enough if you took in Tekkaman Blade, Voltron and any random shounen anime. It has very little to do with actual ninjas, and the way the characters are suddenly all ace pilots is a bit iffy.
But I'm not bored. And it is good on a rebellious kids against corrupt government + save and protect the princess level.
Texhnolyze has the foundation for a good story, but it's hard to say if it'll capitalize on it or not. I like what I see so far. It seems better directed than Serial Experiments Lain, and I liked Lain.
btw when you update your week manga pictures on your profile ? :)
i just want the next pic ^o^
you are reading some awesome manga's))
i just started to read it))
i mean until some months ago i couldnt read it ;)
it was annoying reading manga on the monitor lol)
and i thought that the anime always is better))
now i am mistaken) the manga has smth unique, smth awesome.. its a shame not all the people are reading it.. mostly because of laziness lol)
btw i heard Vinland Saga is more brutal than berserk))
you should check it out ))
i'm downloading it now lol)
Everyone seems to think it's going to be a Dynasty Warriors clone... and judging by how Dynasty Warriors: Gundam turned out, that's not very encouraging.
Still, if they do nothing but copy the anime's storyline with flashy animations and a minimal combat system, I will be pleased.
Hey, all I'm saying is I enjoyed it for what it was. I wont dispute your points because that's your opinion...and honestly i agree with some of them. However, as I previously said, I enjoyed it. so there. lol
I understood your point and could see almost immediately what you were talking about. He's an amazingly talented individual. I want to watch the rest of the videos as soon as i get a chance.
Pfft! porn!! hahaha!! Listen, dont blame me for EA strategically placing their logo on his ass! I watched the fight...but come on!! Dont even try and tell me your eyes werent drawn to his ass at least once! Usually, I couldnt tell you what's on a fighter's trunks...but EA must have had an ulterior motive there.
Mmmm...a vampire anime recommendation. Im liking you more and more. :) Thanks, I will have to check that out. ^^
