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Dec 23, 2013 1:38 PM
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No shame in admitting it. Have you ever had such an experience? At one point I was reading a light novel when walking home in 2008 and had a jock come up to me, and the following events that ensued led my life to being as it is now.

If you have had any such incident, do discuss. Of course most people are shy about anime in public, but there's also a great deal of people who do not care about the opinions of others and openly express their interests.

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Dec 23, 2013 1:42 PM
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DramaEnthusiast said:
At one point I was reading a light novel when walking home in 2008 and had a jock come up to me, and the following events that ensued led my life to being as it is now.


Well now.

Um, anyways, I only truly got into anime between my senior year of high school and my first year in college, so by that point, no one really cared anymore about anyone else's hobbies anymore.
Dec 23, 2013 1:46 PM
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Nope, but many of my friends don't have a clue about Anime or even what it is.
So, when I discuss an Anime episode with my other friends who watch Anime, they ask us what you're talking about and I just answer, "some cartoons". I'm not ashamed of the fact that I watch Anime, it's just I don't feel like explaining what Anime is, because I believe it's something you have to discover yourself.
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Dec 23, 2013 1:48 PM
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Not really, but something like that almost happened when I was reading the Three Musketeers. Fights ensue and then people leave you alone.
Dec 23, 2013 1:53 PM
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Nope. I don't even go to public school. Plus I barely talk to many people in my family.
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Screw you, 'moshimoshikitty', you fucked up my thread.

Dec 23, 2013 1:59 PM
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Nope, though I'm very open about my interests to everyone, so I'm lucky to have never encountered much flak for liking anime. Cosplay & figure collecting on the other hand...
Dec 23, 2013 2:00 PM
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Mr7Beans said:
No.
Please learn about cel animation and its technical process.
Learn how special effects and backlighting were done without computers.

Dec 23, 2013 2:00 PM
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Did you get beat up specifically for reading a LN or just because you were an easy target?
Dec 23, 2013 2:01 PM
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Riiken said:
Did you get beat up specifically for reading a LN or just because you were an easy target?

Both.
Dec 23, 2013 2:04 PM

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DramaEnthusiast said:
Riiken said:
Did you get beat up specifically for reading a LN or just because you were an easy target?

Both.
DramaEnthusiast said:
Riiken said:
Did you get beat up specifically for reading a LN or just because you were an easy target?

Both.

Ugh, well that's harsh. Me and my friends got beat up once after buying some games. And I remember one of my friends saying "always picking on the gamers" and I thought that was bullshit because it was simply because we were timid easy targets. One of those defining moments in my life, felt so disgusted not fighting back that day. Haven't walked away from a fight since and I've been better for it.

Just knowing lowlifes like that exist make me feel better though.
Dec 23, 2013 2:10 PM

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No. Then again, I've only watched pokemon and DBZ back in high school.
Dec 23, 2013 2:14 PM

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No. A lot of my classmates in highschool watched although they didn't know it was anime, it was just cartoon to them.

Right now in college, I know a lot of people who watch Naruto, they even watch it inside the lecture hall and other people either watch because they are curious or they don't give a shit. But then again there is no much bullying in my country in general.
Dec 23, 2013 2:15 PM

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Dec 23, 2013 2:16 PM

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Riiken said:

Ugh, well that's harsh. Me and my friends got beat up once after buying some games. And I remember one of my friends saying "always picking on the gamers" and I thought that was bullshit because it was simply because we were timid easy targets. One of those defining moments in my life, felt so disgusted not fighting back that day. Haven't walked away from a fight since and I've been better for it.

Just knowing lowlifes like that exist make me feel better though.


Although I certainly believe there's people out there who will pick on others due to their interests, I usually notice it boils down to whether or not the individual is an easy target and then the activity is just the excuse to initiate drama. Someone who's built like a tank and real easy to get along with that's open about his hobbies is usually going to be left alone whereas some fat guy who stutters when a girl asks him what time it is will be easy hunting.

It all comes down to confidence and how you present who you are and your hobbies. People respect confidence, even if they don't like your hobbies or who you are.
Dec 23, 2013 2:17 PM

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I have not.
I feel like if I don't care about other people's opinions, they wouldn't care about mine.
"But ur a retard."
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Dec 23, 2013 2:23 PM
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No, they don't give a shit about my Chinese cartoons, and I don't give a shit about their Jersey Shores.
Dec 23, 2013 2:27 PM

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i'd love to see someone try and bully me or try to beat me up for watching anime....

not implying i would win i am not a fighter but i aint ashamed of what i do in my spare time and its one of those situations where you just need to stand up and be counted, if you shy away and look scared they have you! usually people like that don't expect someone to turn round and say something back!
Dec 23, 2013 2:29 PM

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I have been crucified for liking anime
an egomaniac and a fool

Dec 23, 2013 2:31 PM
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Emnay said:
I have been crucified for liking anime


So thaaat's why Jesus died.
Dec 23, 2013 2:32 PM

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Nope.
Dec 23, 2013 2:46 PM

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Nah I've gotten made fun of more so for either my race or listening to music that's not in English.
Dec 23, 2013 3:00 PM

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The fuck? There are things I've been beaten up for, ie; my last name, my family, for standing up for someone, for the look on my face and for generally just being different, but not for liking anime. I guess it's just common to watch anime where I live.
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Dec 23, 2013 3:04 PM

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Nope it's just a hobby of mine so no one really bullies me for something that is my interest.
Dec 23, 2013 3:11 PM

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Never.
Dec 23, 2013 3:13 PM

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I didn't have money to buy anime-related stuff so only the people I talked to knew about me liking anime. And I don't think there were any bullies in my school.
Dec 23, 2013 3:20 PM

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I wasn't bullied per se but a year ago my one friend bitched at me for talking anime and kpop even though I was talking about it with our friends who also liked anime and kpop. She was having a completely different conversation on the other side of the room with someone so its not like she was excluded and being forced to listen. Needless to say we don't talk as much anymore.
Dec 23, 2013 3:23 PM
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MrsKotobuki said:
Emnay said:
I have been crucified for liking anime


So thaaat's why Jesus died.


lolololololol
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Dec 23, 2013 3:32 PM

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This thread again?
Nobody will pick on you for liking anime, stop using it as an excuse for not having proper social skills.
Dec 23, 2013 3:33 PM
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No I'm the one that does the beatings and picking
Dec 23, 2013 3:50 PM

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Aqua_Mars said:
This thread again?
Nobody will pick on you for liking anime, stop using it as an excuse for not having proper social skills.


I guess in high school there are people who would? Even I feel awkward when I see guys with chibi Hatsune Miku bags. People have been bullied for more subtle reasons.
Dec 23, 2013 3:53 PM

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monalizy said:
Aqua_Mars said:
This thread again?
Nobody will pick on you for liking anime, stop using it as an excuse for not having proper social skills.


I guess in high school there are people who would? Even I feel awkward when I see guys with chibi Hatsune Miku bags. People have been bullied for more subtle reasons.
If you're walking around with chibi hatsune miku bags then I'm pretty sure that still counts as not having proper social skills.
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Dec 23, 2013 3:53 PM

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Anime, games and all that jazz are just excuses they try to discover in order to go after you. The matter is that they consider you easy targets to throw their hate upon.

I advise you to go to the nearest gym, train a lot and beatem up back. It always work, i guarantee
Dec 23, 2013 3:58 PM

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Aqua_Mars said:
This thread again?
Nobody will pick on you for liking anime, stop using it as an excuse for not having proper social skills.

Are you seriously going to sit here and deny any possibility of someone getting beat up for liking anime when it in fact does happen regardless of rarity?
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Screw you, 'moshimoshikitty', you fucked up my thread.

Dec 23, 2013 4:01 PM

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I beat myself up constantly for having such a disgusting hobby.
I probably regret this post by now.
Dec 23, 2013 4:10 PM
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moshimoshikitty said:
Aqua_Mars said:
This thread again?
Nobody will pick on you for liking anime, stop using it as an excuse for not having proper social skills.

Are you seriously going to sit here and deny any possibility of someone getting beat up for liking anime when it in fact does happen regardless of rarity?


You know, the main reason he said that because this thread is made by the Drama chap in the OP. Assuming that you don't know what he had done before, he is notorious in MAL for being someone who doesn't listen to other people advices or in more simpler terms, a known troll. Actually, he created the nearly same exact thread before but most probably he forgot about it.
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Korrvo said:
monalizy said:
Aqua_Mars said:
This thread again?
Nobody will pick on you for liking anime, stop using it as an excuse for not having proper social skills.


I guess in high school there are people who would? Even I feel awkward when I see guys with chibi Hatsune Miku bags. People have been bullied for more subtle reasons.
If you're walking around with chibi hatsune miku bags then I'm pretty sure that still counts as not having proper social skills.

But what about an awesome Team Gurren bag?
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worldeditor11 said:
moshimoshikitty said:
Aqua_Mars said:
This thread again?
Nobody will pick on you for liking anime, stop using it as an excuse for not having proper social skills.

Are you seriously going to sit here and deny any possibility of someone getting beat up for liking anime when it in fact does happen regardless of rarity?


You know, the main reason he said that because this thread is made by the Drama chap in the OP. Assuming that you don't know what he had done before, he is notorious in MAL for being someone who doesn't listen to other people advices or in more simpler terms, a known troll. Actually, he created the nearly same exact thread before but most probably he forgot about it.

Ugh...annoying.
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Screw you, 'moshimoshikitty', you fucked up my thread.

Dec 23, 2013 4:44 PM

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Did you got beaten up at school again, Drama?
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No but one of my class mates seems to think Anime and hentai are exactly the same. Makes things really funny sometimes.
Dec 23, 2013 5:27 PM
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Aha... haha... hahahahaha.

Nope.
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Dec 23, 2013 5:34 PM

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Nope. I'm pretty open about it. Though, I've been nicknamed "Hatsune Miku" for some reason.
Dec 23, 2013 5:38 PM

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I was bullied in middle school, i ran into the guy who did it to me recently and both of us have grown alot in terms of maturity, he apologized as well as i since i did provoke alot of it then we moved the fuck on with our lives

edit: i missed the over anime part, no i never have
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Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit,

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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

Dec 23, 2013 5:53 PM

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Well back in school I only watched shows like Dragonball Z, but just about everyone did, even the jocks.

I only started to expand my tastes in anime as an adult, and people don't tend to beat you up for shit like that in uni and in the office.
Dec 23, 2013 6:11 PM

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LOL. OP is a huge beta.
Dubs>subs.
Breaking Bad>Anime
Comic books>manga
99% of Anime is Garbage
Dec 23, 2013 6:13 PM

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LOL. OP is a huge beta.


That's a must if you ever hope to acquire a harem.
Dec 23, 2013 6:15 PM

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No. Anime is accepted where I am from, although it will be harder to get it in with teh ladies.
Dec 23, 2013 6:18 PM

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Never, and OP, they don't bully you because you like anime, they bully you because you're weak and lack of character.
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Jaguer91 said:
Never, and OP, they don't bully you because you like anime, they bully you because you're weak and lack of character.

This.
Dec 23, 2013 6:32 PM

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I make anime cool, man who even gets bullied for that these days :/
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I went to a all boys high school so probably, but I wasnt hiding it or anything so I didnt care or feel embarrassed.Also I was surrounded by people who sort of watch little bits of anime here and there so they weren't haters or anything.

Sometimes even my animation tutors expressed their hate for the anime style,which I brushed off because I see their point how japanese animation takes alot of shortcuts etc compared to america/other countries.
But at the same time Anime isnt just one style.
They may have been talking about the generic anime style but anime can be anything really.

hell even my art teacher said not to draw it haha.

I don't take offense or take it to heart because I know alot of anime is terrible,and even when someone says they hate an anime I like its probably because they havent watched it, or got to ep 2 and dropped,have different tastes,or are just being someone trying to start a fight (which you may have to just shake off)

A guy once just came up to me and said "subs are dumb"
What I did : .... Nothing
What I thought: (dubs are just cut up versions of the original with less variety in voice acting)

I had an opinion but didnt rub it in his face because its not true for every anime,some dubs are good.

I'm rambling btw :D

Someone saying anime is bad is pretty funny
Its like saying anything animated by a japanese person is bad XD
Though what they probably mean is the style is bad,or they assume naruto is the only anime and DBZ isnt an anime to them.

My ramble. thanks for uh reading ?

I shall leave you with this face

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