| A lot of ppl hide that they watch anime because they're scared of what other ppl might think. I was wondering why do you guys think this is? |
| cause anime fans are the lowest common denominator |
Immahnoob said: Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit, tokiyashiro said: Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me |
| Sheep don't want to think for themselves. |
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| When I was in high school there was a clique that was called "Anime Kids." Most of those kids were like socially awkward and and greasy. The worst part was that not all of them were into anime. Since whatever isn't mainstream seems to be put down so does anime. It's sad to see anime used as a way to negatively describe people :/ |
| Cartoons are for kids, grow up |
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| Because people think It's weird to watch tentacle loli rape. I swear, I can't go anywhere with my Dakimakura without getting dirty looks. |
Touch me, you filthy casual~ |
| Because they think its only for kids,but who cares what others think,i love anime and i will never stop watching just because someone thinks that. |
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| Maybe cuz people think all anime watchers are weeaboos? Idk I don't care if people know that I watch anime |
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| Because society is full of retards that can't think for themselves. |
| Because it's easier to listen to other people's baseless and/or inexperienced conclusions than it is for them to see it for themselves. Pfft, thinking and research? Who needs that? |
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Ragix said: Because people think It's weird to watch tentacle loli rape. I swear, I can't go anywhere with my Dakimakura without getting dirty looks. Why don't they understand that you can enjoy those things without fapping to them??? |
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| Cause lets be hones ta really big part of anime isnt something to boost about. I mean can you really boost about sexualization of lolis or extremely huge boobs? Or can you proudly show someone that isnt familiar with anime the concept of moe? Ofc there are pretty mature and awesome anime out there but a lot of the stuff does fall into the fanservice/moe/loli part and that is what people notice the most. I certainly cant blame their criticism on anime, cause theyre not just coming from anywhere. Anime is weird, the question is are you ready to embrace the madness and take it in harness it and become part of it? Cause I sure as hell was and still am :D. |
| I didn't realize that peope did so. I'd have to say the most obvious reason is ignorance. Although some people just hate on what they don't like so there's that. |
| Before I was into anime I thought it was all just hentai and kids shows and that kept me away from it for a while. I also thought all anime fans were completely crazy back then and were all obsessed with their waifus/husbandos. While that's partially true its not as bad as i originally thought. |
| well i don't tell people I like anime as they think it's childish or perverted like hentais |
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TBKScoot said: When I was in high school there was a clique that was called "Anime Kids." Most of those kids were like socially awkward and and greasy. The worst part was that not all of them were into anime. Since whatever isn't mainstream seems to be put down so does anime. It's sad to see anime used as a way to negatively describe people :/ I avoided anime watchers when I went to school (even though I watched quite a bit myself) because they were annoying. If they were not such annoyances to be around, I might of at least chatted with them some. |
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monster7foot6 said: TBKScoot said: When I was in high school there was a clique that was called "Anime Kids." Most of those kids were like socially awkward and and greasy. The worst part was that not all of them were into anime. Since whatever isn't mainstream seems to be put down so does anime. It's sad to see anime used as a way to negatively describe people :/ I avoided anime watchers when I went to school (even though I watched quite a bit myself) because they were annoying. If they were not such annoyances to be around, I might of at least chatted with them some. I dont know anyone that actually watches anime a lot like I do, so idk for sure, but if most anime fans are like the people here on MAL I can see why anime has such a bad name :D |
| Why not? |
pralan said: Cartoons are for kids, grow up that, so I put seinen in front of them and either they tag along or back off silently |
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pralan said: You should follow your own advice before suggesting it to others.Cartoons are for kids, grow up |
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| I don't know why but anime's pretty big here in our country so I don't really know anyone who look down on anime watchers because almost everyone here watches anime. |
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| Anime isn't looked down on here in Madrid, most people don't even know what it is. |
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| Well, there are 2 main views people on the outside generally have about anime - 1. They are cartoons, and all cartoons are for kids 2. All anime is cartoon porn (aka, ecchi and hentai) A lot of anime fans being nerdy/overweight introverts doesn't exactly help either to be honest. Unfortunately, it would be difficult to convince an outsider that not all anime is the above. Hell, before I saw Death Note (my 3rd series), I myself thought all anime was for kids. It sure showed me. |
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pralan said: Cartoons are for kids, grow up FOR KIDS! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcuXPGyNDdE |
| "among monsters and humans, there are only two types. Those who undergo suffering and spread it to others. And those who undergo suffering and avoid giving it to others." -Alice “Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them; and each mind perceives a different beauty.” David Hume “Evil is created when someone gives up on someone else. It appears when everyone gives up on someone as a lost cause and removes their path to salvation. Once they are cut off from everyone else, they become evil.” -Othinus  |
| Guys stop telling people to watch gore and ecchi shows whenever someone talks about anime being for kids. Stick with a mature one. |
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| I'm not even sure what the point of this thread is. It's as if you think bitching complaining about social issues among ourselves is going make a significant difference with the world at large. |
IntroverTurtle said: Guys stop telling people to watch gore and ecchi shows whenever someone talks about anime being for kids. Stick with a mature one. Exactly, you're not helping its case by showing them shit like that. You'll just creep them out. Which is why we should have a world-wide holiday where we all sit down and marathon Mushishi and talk about its splendors. |
Touch me, you filthy casual~ |
| Even if anime has that social prejudice attached, it doesn't help if we make victimist claims about it and act as if our mission was to evangelize the ignorant crowd. Let them judge freely, it's not that your Chinese cartoons will get worse because of that, damn it. |
jal90Oct 9, 2013 3:24 PM
IntroverTurtle said: but black lagoon is mature o_oGuys stop telling people to watch gore and ecchi shows whenever someone talks about anime being for kids. Stick with a mature one. |
| "among monsters and humans, there are only two types. Those who undergo suffering and spread it to others. And those who undergo suffering and avoid giving it to others." -Alice “Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them; and each mind perceives a different beauty.” David Hume “Evil is created when someone gives up on someone else. It appears when everyone gives up on someone as a lost cause and removes their path to salvation. Once they are cut off from everyone else, they become evil.” -Othinus |
| It's definitely not cartoons are for kids, adults still watch cartoons; examples that come to mind are Family Guy and South Park. It's more the stereotype of pathetic/lonely dudes watching tentacle porn together and breathing heavy. It's like dudes who ice skate, they're not all gay. In my experience people usually don't take stereotypes they recognize as ridiculous too seriously. |
| There's no need for all this tension. |
hazerddex said: I wasn't necessarily talking about you but posting a video about just how many times they say fuck in the show isn't really showing how it's mature. It's clear that your aim was to show them that an anime show says curse words a lot(which isn't mature).IntroverTurtle said: but black lagoon is mature o_oGuys stop telling people to watch gore and ecchi shows whenever someone talks about anime being for kids. Stick with a mature one. |
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| you can tell people you watch or don't watch anime... it's up to you... i've always told people i've watched anime so i don't understand what the big deal is if people know you watch it. people are going to judge you regardless if they know you like anime/manga or not. do what you love, it's your life. One Piece!!^^ |
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| I don't hide from anyone that I watch anime, it's just no one asks me if I do. |
| Smiles and laughter are always good, but never forget your Poker Face.~ |
| Because cartoons are childish. |
| Because boku no pico |
MellowJello said: KkI'm not even sure what the point of this thread is. It's as if you think bitching complaining about social issues among ourselves is going make a significant difference with the world at large. |
| Because it's gay. |
-Atomsk- said: Because it's gay. |
| The people that look down on anime have never watched anime or are the kind of people that like Honey Boo Boo type shows |
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| I don't believe it has anything to do with anime itself, those people don't even know what anime is like. I believe it's because a major part of the fandom (or at least the most vocal part) is conformed by weeaboos, weirdos, nerds, socially awkward, etc.. So it's natural that people will relate: watching anime=weirdo. |
NeoVeneziaOct 9, 2013 8:23 PM
| Many are probably ill informed about the kinds of anime out there; as in all that exists is pokemon, yu-gi-oh, dragon ball, and tentacle rape. |
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Shayko said: Many are probably ill informed about the kinds of anime out there; as in all that exists is pokemon, yu-gi-oh, dragon ball, and tentacle rape. We should show them the variety of the medium by introducing them to lolis and Yaoi. |
| I probably regret this post by now. |
Shayko said: Many are probably ill informed about the kinds of anime out there; as in all that exists is pokemon, yu-gi-oh, dragon ball, and tentacle rape. Adding onto this, people who aren't anime fans are, for the most part, unaware that what they think are only preconceptions. Like what most other people have said, people think anime are just cartoons and childish shows, and that's it. However, there are plenty of shows that smash those preconceptions, solidifying the fact that anime can indeed tell a mature story. Also, anime is a geeky and weird thing. If you watch anime, some people may instantly label you as a nerd, or geek, or weirdo, or creep who watches asian cartoon porn. Though I'm not completely open about this hobby o' mine, if someone asks me, I'll be honest. I've no trouble letting my friends know that I love anime, and if they have a problem with it, well, they're not great friends, are they? Then again, I don't go running down the hallways screaming "I LOVE ANIME! GO HARUHIIIIIIII!!!!!" |
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Rinshansan said: We're talking about on MAL, correct? I don't think so. |
| I don't give a fuck if they look down on me. I am who I am. I won't hide my color. |
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