I Still Ship During the Holidays
A shipping meme taken from the effervescent indefiance:
* Eight ships you like: (in no particular order)
01 Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley (Harry Potter)
02 Uzumaki Naruto/Haruno Sakura (Naruto)
03 Clark Kent/Lois Lane (Smallville/DC Comics/Superman)
04 Luke Skywalker/Mara Jade (Star Wars)
05 Peter Parker/Gwen Stacy (Marvel Comics)
06 Dick Grayson/Barbara Gordon (DC Comics)
07 Clark Kent/Chloe Sullivan (Smallville)
08 Scott Summers/Jean Grey (Marvel Comics)
* Four ships you're curious about:
09 Richard Cypher/Kahlan Amnell (Legend of the Seeker)
10 Tony Stark/Pepper Potts (Iron Man/Armored Adventures/Marvel comics)
11 Chuck Bartowski/Sarah Walker (Chuck)
12 Anakin Skywalker/Ahsoka Tano (Star Wars Clone Wars)
* Two ships you never liked:
13 Severus Snape/Lily Potter (Harry Potter)
14 Uchiha Sasuke/Haruno Sakura (Naruto)
* Why do you dislike #14 so much? [Sasuke/Sakura]
Once Sasuke chose revenge and decided that was enough to wound Naruto seriously enough that if he wasn't who he was he'd be dead, he lost all redeeming qualities to me. Sakura on the other hand, I just don't see the one year being around each other when they were 11/12 the basis for any strong love that would still be possible 4-5 years later. I'd rather not see her with someone so driven by rage and violence and have this idea that she can change him.
* Who is someone you know that ships #9? [Richard/Kahlan]
Well I know quite a few that follow Legend of the Seeker so probably everyone does because there really isn't that many options for ships on the show but I'll just say autumnrae89 to answer the question. I'm pretty sure. :)
*What would be your ideal scenario for couple #3? [Clark/Lois]
Clark reveals his secret to Lois so that she doesn't have to get knocked on the head every damn time he needs to save the day. Poor girl is going to have dementia when she's in her old age if this keeps up much longer. They're at least dating but I'd like to see some sleuthing and snooping going around instead of just Lois getting into danger and Clark having to save the day.
* What interests you about #10? [Tony/Pepper]
I think there's something enchanting about a larger than life character having someone behind the scenes that is always there for them and is that base that holds them together outside of their work life. Usually i lean towards heroes being with other heroes but I like the idea of an everyday person being so integral to the life/heart of someone so powerful and important. The movie really ignited the pairing for me, as the comics deal with everything but relationships most of the time and I think that's why the animated show has me so interested with putting the characters in the high school scenario when feelings and hormones can be more apparent and their lives aren't as complicated.
* Which is your favorite moment for couple #1? [Harry/Ginny]
Several Sunlit Days. Do I need to say more? I was a little disappointed that their common room kiss was removed in the film in exchange for a more intimate quick kiss in the room of requirement but I'm hoping they make up for it in the next film if they keep the birthday kiss in (or change it into a goodbye kiss at the wedding I wouldn't be surprised).
* How long have you been following couple #6? [Dick Grayson/Barbara Gordon]
That's tough to say since I have been reading comic books since I can remember and I grew up a DC fanboy. I probably became aware of the ship in the early 90s with either reruns of the 60's show (can't remember if Batgirl & Robin interacted like that in that series) or the 90's animated series. Since then I've been a fan of the two (although I acknowledge that Dick does seem to get around in the DCU).
* What's the story with #8? Why did you start shipping them? [Scott Summers/Jean Grey]
This is very similar to the Dick/Babs pairing I just talked about. I read X-men comics, and the 90's animated show really pushed the pairing at the time, I think they even got married. I miss Jean and I wish they'd stop killing her and/or pushing the Phoenix power onto her. She could go back to just being a telekinetic/psychic as Marvel Girl and not constantly being piled on for what's wrong with the X-men. I really didn't like Famke Janssen being cast as Jean in the movies, she felt a little too old for the role considering she was nearly 10 years older than James Marsden who was playing Scott and I thought it showed. (I had a lot of problems with the X-men movies, or as I like to call them: X-men - The Wolverine Years).
* You have the power to make one ship non existent. Choose from #13 or #14: [Snape/Lily or Sasuke/Sakura]
Since Lily is dead/married and Snape is dead/dead, I don't really see a need to press that matter. I'd rather make the possibility of Sasuke/Sakura disappear because I really feel like Kishimoto has no feel for romance at all given the awkward moments he's included in the series lately involving Naruto, Hinata & Sakura. I've actually stopped even following updates on the manga because I'm tired of being irked by the strange turning points the series has taken. It's starting to get that "never gonna end" feel to it, which I immensely dislike about anime series.
* Which ship do you prefer #2 or #4? [Naruto/Sakura or Luke/Mara]
Can I give a push for this one? The recent canon for both ships make the logistics of either depressing, and I enjoy when either are written or drawn by the fandom. I find a lot wrong with the Star Wars EU, and with the current Naruto canon that I tend to just focus on the fanfic I find or write on the ships. Don't make me choose!
* What interests you about #11? [Chuck/Sarah]
The inevitable. Two different people from different walks of life brought together and there always seems to be something that comes up that keeps them from completely committing to the next level of their relationship. I do think that for the show to work it's probably best for them to be apart but I hope they come up with a believable way that doesn't keep harping on the point that they want to be together but can't because that will get old fast.
* Why do you like #7? [Clark/Chloe]
Smallville. They created this perfect duo that works so well off each other, that I was really disappointed that they never went down the more than friends path before they brought in Clark's end game in Lois. There were plenty of opportunities and I think for awhile a season didn't go by without a Chlark kiss. Their relationship is what makes the show work, and it's been sad to see how much they've reduced that part (and the Chlo-Lo action) in the last 3-4 seasons (I think ever since Season 6 and the introduction of Jimmy Olsen). I don't see what the point would be to introduce her into the comics because Lois (and to a smaller degree, Lana) is barely used as it is but I did like that Geoff Johns gave a little nod to Chloe in his current Superman Secret Origin mini-series with her name on Pete Ross' cast.
* What’s a song that reminds you of #5? [Peter/Gwen]
I'm not a real big music person, but in my mind it would probably be something slow, soft and sad.
* Have #2 kissed? [Naruto/Sakura]
No? Being a part of a shonen series I don't see it happening.
* Did #4 have a happy ending? If the show hasn't ended yet, do you think a happy ending is likely? [Luke/Mara]
Somewhat. They did meet and marry, have a son and live a lengthy time together. Of course the whole Mara being cut down by her nephew and Luke having another family member dead and alone again is terrible. I always wanted Luke to be happy and to die that way but its not to be in this currrent version of the EU.
* What would make you start shipping #13? [Snape/Lily]
I don't know, I think maybe every other single pairing would have to have their fics and art removed from the internet with this one left as the only option to read.
* If only one could happen, which would you prefer, #2 or #6? [Naruto/Sakura vs Dick/Babs]
I'd have to go with Dick/Babs because Dick Grayson happens to be my favorite character and right now with how comics seem to be avoiding nearly all pairings (especially involving characters on different books) I would like to see some reuniting (especially after the proposal that the writers wrote away as fast as they didn't kill Dick).
* You have the power to decide the fate of #4. What happens to them? [Luke/Mara]
Luke becomes one with the force and rejoins Mara. Or he gains enough power to bring her back to life and they live forever, like Yoda.
* Which of these ships do you love the most?
These days, probably Harry/Ginny the most because all the others are going through some type of distress/problems and we already know thanks to the epilogue in Deathly Hallows that they have a very happily ever after in store for them. :) (And they were the pairing that sent me into online fandom 4 or so years ago when Half-Blood Prince was published).
* Eight ships you like: (in no particular order)
01 Harry Potter/Ginny Weasley (Harry Potter)
02 Uzumaki Naruto/Haruno Sakura (Naruto)
03 Clark Kent/Lois Lane (Smallville/DC Comics/Superman)
04 Luke Skywalker/Mara Jade (Star Wars)
05 Peter Parker/Gwen Stacy (Marvel Comics)
06 Dick Grayson/Barbara Gordon (DC Comics)
07 Clark Kent/Chloe Sullivan (Smallville)
08 Scott Summers/Jean Grey (Marvel Comics)
* Four ships you're curious about:
09 Richard Cypher/Kahlan Amnell (Legend of the Seeker)
10 Tony Stark/Pepper Potts (Iron Man/Armored Adventures/Marvel comics)
11 Chuck Bartowski/Sarah Walker (Chuck)
12 Anakin Skywalker/Ahsoka Tano (Star Wars Clone Wars)
* Two ships you never liked:
13 Severus Snape/Lily Potter (Harry Potter)
14 Uchiha Sasuke/Haruno Sakura (Naruto)
* Why do you dislike #14 so much? [Sasuke/Sakura]
Once Sasuke chose revenge and decided that was enough to wound Naruto seriously enough that if he wasn't who he was he'd be dead, he lost all redeeming qualities to me. Sakura on the other hand, I just don't see the one year being around each other when they were 11/12 the basis for any strong love that would still be possible 4-5 years later. I'd rather not see her with someone so driven by rage and violence and have this idea that she can change him.
* Who is someone you know that ships #9? [Richard/Kahlan]
Well I know quite a few that follow Legend of the Seeker so probably everyone does because there really isn't that many options for ships on the show but I'll just say autumnrae89 to answer the question. I'm pretty sure. :)
*What would be your ideal scenario for couple #3? [Clark/Lois]
Clark reveals his secret to Lois so that she doesn't have to get knocked on the head every damn time he needs to save the day. Poor girl is going to have dementia when she's in her old age if this keeps up much longer. They're at least dating but I'd like to see some sleuthing and snooping going around instead of just Lois getting into danger and Clark having to save the day.
* What interests you about #10? [Tony/Pepper]
I think there's something enchanting about a larger than life character having someone behind the scenes that is always there for them and is that base that holds them together outside of their work life. Usually i lean towards heroes being with other heroes but I like the idea of an everyday person being so integral to the life/heart of someone so powerful and important. The movie really ignited the pairing for me, as the comics deal with everything but relationships most of the time and I think that's why the animated show has me so interested with putting the characters in the high school scenario when feelings and hormones can be more apparent and their lives aren't as complicated.
* Which is your favorite moment for couple #1? [Harry/Ginny]
Several Sunlit Days. Do I need to say more? I was a little disappointed that their common room kiss was removed in the film in exchange for a more intimate quick kiss in the room of requirement but I'm hoping they make up for it in the next film if they keep the birthday kiss in (or change it into a goodbye kiss at the wedding I wouldn't be surprised).
* How long have you been following couple #6? [Dick Grayson/Barbara Gordon]
That's tough to say since I have been reading comic books since I can remember and I grew up a DC fanboy. I probably became aware of the ship in the early 90s with either reruns of the 60's show (can't remember if Batgirl & Robin interacted like that in that series) or the 90's animated series. Since then I've been a fan of the two (although I acknowledge that Dick does seem to get around in the DCU).
* What's the story with #8? Why did you start shipping them? [Scott Summers/Jean Grey]
This is very similar to the Dick/Babs pairing I just talked about. I read X-men comics, and the 90's animated show really pushed the pairing at the time, I think they even got married. I miss Jean and I wish they'd stop killing her and/or pushing the Phoenix power onto her. She could go back to just being a telekinetic/psychic as Marvel Girl and not constantly being piled on for what's wrong with the X-men. I really didn't like Famke Janssen being cast as Jean in the movies, she felt a little too old for the role considering she was nearly 10 years older than James Marsden who was playing Scott and I thought it showed. (I had a lot of problems with the X-men movies, or as I like to call them: X-men - The Wolverine Years).
* You have the power to make one ship non existent. Choose from #13 or #14: [Snape/Lily or Sasuke/Sakura]
Since Lily is dead/married and Snape is dead/dead, I don't really see a need to press that matter. I'd rather make the possibility of Sasuke/Sakura disappear because I really feel like Kishimoto has no feel for romance at all given the awkward moments he's included in the series lately involving Naruto, Hinata & Sakura. I've actually stopped even following updates on the manga because I'm tired of being irked by the strange turning points the series has taken. It's starting to get that "never gonna end" feel to it, which I immensely dislike about anime series.
* Which ship do you prefer #2 or #4? [Naruto/Sakura or Luke/Mara]
Can I give a push for this one? The recent canon for both ships make the logistics of either depressing, and I enjoy when either are written or drawn by the fandom. I find a lot wrong with the Star Wars EU, and with the current Naruto canon that I tend to just focus on the fanfic I find or write on the ships. Don't make me choose!
* What interests you about #11? [Chuck/Sarah]
The inevitable. Two different people from different walks of life brought together and there always seems to be something that comes up that keeps them from completely committing to the next level of their relationship. I do think that for the show to work it's probably best for them to be apart but I hope they come up with a believable way that doesn't keep harping on the point that they want to be together but can't because that will get old fast.
* Why do you like #7? [Clark/Chloe]
Smallville. They created this perfect duo that works so well off each other, that I was really disappointed that they never went down the more than friends path before they brought in Clark's end game in Lois. There were plenty of opportunities and I think for awhile a season didn't go by without a Chlark kiss. Their relationship is what makes the show work, and it's been sad to see how much they've reduced that part (and the Chlo-Lo action) in the last 3-4 seasons (I think ever since Season 6 and the introduction of Jimmy Olsen). I don't see what the point would be to introduce her into the comics because Lois (and to a smaller degree, Lana) is barely used as it is but I did like that Geoff Johns gave a little nod to Chloe in his current Superman Secret Origin mini-series with her name on Pete Ross' cast.
* What’s a song that reminds you of #5? [Peter/Gwen]
I'm not a real big music person, but in my mind it would probably be something slow, soft and sad.
* Have #2 kissed? [Naruto/Sakura]
No? Being a part of a shonen series I don't see it happening.
* Did #4 have a happy ending? If the show hasn't ended yet, do you think a happy ending is likely? [Luke/Mara]
Somewhat. They did meet and marry, have a son and live a lengthy time together. Of course the whole Mara being cut down by her nephew and Luke having another family member dead and alone again is terrible. I always wanted Luke to be happy and to die that way but its not to be in this currrent version of the EU.
* What would make you start shipping #13? [Snape/Lily]
I don't know, I think maybe every other single pairing would have to have their fics and art removed from the internet with this one left as the only option to read.
* If only one could happen, which would you prefer, #2 or #6? [Naruto/Sakura vs Dick/Babs]
I'd have to go with Dick/Babs because Dick Grayson happens to be my favorite character and right now with how comics seem to be avoiding nearly all pairings (especially involving characters on different books) I would like to see some reuniting (especially after the proposal that the writers wrote away as fast as they didn't kill Dick).
* You have the power to decide the fate of #4. What happens to them? [Luke/Mara]
Luke becomes one with the force and rejoins Mara. Or he gains enough power to bring her back to life and they live forever, like Yoda.
* Which of these ships do you love the most?
These days, probably Harry/Ginny the most because all the others are going through some type of distress/problems and we already know thanks to the epilogue in Deathly Hallows that they have a very happily ever after in store for them. :) (And they were the pairing that sent me into online fandom 4 or so years ago when Half-Blood Prince was published).