Yeah, it's that Pairing Meme again
Six Pairings I Like (I like way too many. Gonna go for the pairings I drew fanart of lately)
1. Haddock / Tintin (Tintin)
2. Shark / Yuma (YGO Zexal)
3. Noah / Mokuba (YGO DM)
4. Kotetsu / Karina (T&B)
5. Hakushaku / Albert (Gankutsuou)
6. Daryan / Ema (AA-AJ)
Three Ships I've Abandoned
7. Astral / Yuma (YGO Zexal)
8. Kotetsu / Barnaby (T&B)
9. Snape / Harry (HP)
Three Ships I've Never Liked
10. Keith / Ivan (T&B)
11. Diego / Mia (AA-TaT)
12. Calculus / Haddock (Tintin)
Two Ships That Have Piqued My Interest
13. Tintin / Chang (Tintin)
14. Kaito / Shark (YGO Zexal)
1. Why do you dislike #11 (Diego / Mia) so much?
Oh I wrote a whole essay about this a while ago. Let's just say I expected their relationship to be one of mutual respect and equality. What I got was him being a sexist, obsessive jerk towards her, and, what's even worse, her being moe about it.
2. Who do you know that ships #13 (Tintin / Chang)?
Nobody, actually. And I'm not really sure whether I ship it myself. Chang's always been a very difficult character for me because he... Okay, let's spill the beans and make it short: he's the fuckin Mary Sue to Tintin's Gary Stu.
I really want to ship it because I know it's THERE and all, and Tintin did have that really ooc unusually intense moment of distress over him. Don't get me wrong, I can completely understand what was going on there, and it does make sense and I do understand why he reacted that way. It's just that I read this comic way too late and it was pretty much of a shock for my 22-years-old self to see Tintin like this, whom I know for 15 years now. I seriously was pretty confused to see a character I've never seen something like this before breaking down completely, crying and being so worried.
It's just something I have to get used to. Tintin and Chang always had that really strong friendship. I know that. I just... have to get it inside my head.
3. What would be your ideal scenario for couple #3 (Noah / Mokuba)?
Both being older and Noah dating an overworked Mokuba who has to care for his part of the KC AND his big brother whose workaholism has gotten worse over time and who's working himself to death. Of course Noah would tease him all the time about it. And maybe he'd only date Mokuba to troll Seto with it. But only maybe.
4. What is your favorite moment for #1 (Haddock / Tintin)?
I still haven't read all the comics! ;__;
And there're so many wonderful little and huge moments between these two. From the scene of the Moon adventures that had Tintin straightening out the Captain and him being so very rueful afterwards, or all the little adorable moments of teasing between them, to the moment when the Captain and Tintin were in mortal danger in Tibet and Tintin rejected to let the Captain die alone, because either they both survive or die together. Nothing to add.
5. How long have you been following couple #2 (Shark / Yuma)?
Oh my, I guess I was seeing it coming a mile away and waved my hand to welcome it, but when it hit me I realized I had no idea what I had gotten myself into XD I cannot remember which episode it was that made me go all baww at their heartfelt gazes and how Yuma was so very eager to save his future waifu. It was that episode where Yuma went to confront Shark and asked him for a duel to which he replied that -LE GASP- he had given up dueling. Yeah, that episode pretty much did it for me.
6. What's the story with #8 (Kotetsu / Barnaby)? What made you stop caring?
...I have no idea where to begin here. I'm standing in front of a giant pile of WTF that consists out of massively aggressive and hostile fandom and my growing dislike and disrespect for Barnaby as a character. I really liked it and found it funny, but then I saw Kotetsu/Barnaby shippers eating Bromance!Ko/Barnaby-fans alive (not to speak of that funny little incident that happened to me myself. Yes, I'm talking to you, my dear little stalkers ;D) and... It's just not fun anymore. I don't feel like shipping a pairing, knowing that as as soon as I dare to say anything against precious little Burnahbee or the perfection that is Kotetsu/Barnaby (or Barnaby/Kotetsu, I dunno which one's more popular these days), everyone is going to go rampage on my ass *shrugs*
7. Which ship do you prefer--#2 (Shark / Yuma) or #4 (Kotetsu / Karina)?
Don't make me chose!
8. You have the power to make one ship non-existent. Choose from #10 (Keith / Ivan) or #12 (Calculus / Haddock).
None of them ever really existed, but since I actually really enjoy the Calculus-Haddock-interaction, I think I'll make Keith/Ivan non-existent.
9. What interests you about #14 (Kaito / Shark)?
I sorta expected a lot of tension. Unfortunately there was none. Unfortunately, Kaito is just generally void of any sort of personality. I hope this changes real damn soon because I'm already starting to get bored everytime he's on screen.
10. When did you stop liking #7 (Astral / Yuma)?
I never cared that much about it, but the point when I really started disliking it... Sorry, I cannot tell you about that. Let's just say it has a lot to do with the reason why I hate Yami/Yugi so much, a pairing which I once really liked.
11. Did your waning interest in #9 (Snape / Harry) kill your interest in the series?
Naw, I realized I didn't like it when HP was already over for quite a while. Actually, I think by the time I started shipping it HP had already been over 8DD Yeah, I was pretty late there. But never regretted it because man that fandom was chaotic.
12. What's a song that reminds you of #5 (Hakushaku / Albert)?
Well I did draw a fanart for E.T. by Katy Perry a few days ag- *gets shot*
I'm sorry, I actually wanted to say: I rememer I saw a Gankutsuou AMV for "Gravity of Love" by Enigma once, and it was really beautiful. The atmosphere of the song and the anime harmonized perfectly, it just seemed like they were made for each other.
13. Which of these ships do you love the most right now?:
IDK. If I REALLY had to chose which one I love right now in this very second... Haddock / Tintin, probably.
14. Which do you dislike the most?
Diego/Mia.
15. If you could have any of these pairings double date, who would they be?
Shark/Yuma and Daryan/Ema? It just struck be because Shark and Daryan would totally be fangirling about Sharks all day and Yuma could try to cheer Ema up. ...Oh nooo, now I'm shipping Yuma/Ema
16. Have #5 (Hakushaku / Albert) kissed yet? Elaborate if yes.
AHAHAHAAAA!! ... Uhm... *gigglesnort* Not gonna elaborate on this because DAMN the spoilers would be massive.
17. Did #4 (Kotetsu / Karina) have a happy ending? Do you think one is likely?
Nah, I don't think so :/ As much as I sorta want her to have a chance, she's so in the daughterzone and it's probably better like this. I still love her crush and the impossibility of it.
18. What would make you start shipping #14 (Kaito / Shark)?
ACTUAL TENSION! ...And Kaito actually giving a fuck about Yuma I guess.
19. If only one could happen, which would you prefer--#2 (Shark / Yuma) or #6 (Daryan / Ema)?
Shark and Yuma are tiny little boys in a show obsessed with card games and I like them that way. Daryan / Ema happening would require for there to be a second AA-AJ game so YES PLEASE. Also dammit it'd troll the Klema shippers so amazingly 8DDD
20. You have the power to decide the fate of #12 (Calculus / Haddock). What happens to them?
Calculus and Haddock go out with Bianca and Tintin respectively and they all watch movies together that have main characters who look like Alcazar. The end ^__^
1. Haddock / Tintin (Tintin)
2. Shark / Yuma (YGO Zexal)
3. Noah / Mokuba (YGO DM)
4. Kotetsu / Karina (T&B)
5. Hakushaku / Albert (Gankutsuou)
6. Daryan / Ema (AA-AJ)
Three Ships I've Abandoned
7. Astral / Yuma (YGO Zexal)
8. Kotetsu / Barnaby (T&B)
9. Snape / Harry (HP)
Three Ships I've Never Liked
10. Keith / Ivan (T&B)
11. Diego / Mia (AA-TaT)
12. Calculus / Haddock (Tintin)
Two Ships That Have Piqued My Interest
13. Tintin / Chang (Tintin)
14. Kaito / Shark (YGO Zexal)
1. Why do you dislike #11 (Diego / Mia) so much?
Oh I wrote a whole essay about this a while ago. Let's just say I expected their relationship to be one of mutual respect and equality. What I got was him being a sexist, obsessive jerk towards her, and, what's even worse, her being moe about it.
2. Who do you know that ships #13 (Tintin / Chang)?
Nobody, actually. And I'm not really sure whether I ship it myself. Chang's always been a very difficult character for me because he... Okay, let's spill the beans and make it short: he's the fuckin Mary Sue to Tintin's Gary Stu.
I really want to ship it because I know it's THERE and all, and Tintin did have that really ooc unusually intense moment of distress over him. Don't get me wrong, I can completely understand what was going on there, and it does make sense and I do understand why he reacted that way. It's just that I read this comic way too late and it was pretty much of a shock for my 22-years-old self to see Tintin like this, whom I know for 15 years now. I seriously was pretty confused to see a character I've never seen something like this before breaking down completely, crying and being so worried.
It's just something I have to get used to. Tintin and Chang always had that really strong friendship. I know that. I just... have to get it inside my head.
3. What would be your ideal scenario for couple #3 (Noah / Mokuba)?
Both being older and Noah dating an overworked Mokuba who has to care for his part of the KC AND his big brother whose workaholism has gotten worse over time and who's working himself to death. Of course Noah would tease him all the time about it. And maybe he'd only date Mokuba to troll Seto with it. But only maybe.
4. What is your favorite moment for #1 (Haddock / Tintin)?
I still haven't read all the comics! ;__;
And there're so many wonderful little and huge moments between these two. From the scene of the Moon adventures that had Tintin straightening out the Captain and him being so very rueful afterwards, or all the little adorable moments of teasing between them, to the moment when the Captain and Tintin were in mortal danger in Tibet and Tintin rejected to let the Captain die alone, because either they both survive or die together. Nothing to add.
5. How long have you been following couple #2 (Shark / Yuma)?
Oh my, I guess I was seeing it coming a mile away and waved my hand to welcome it, but when it hit me I realized I had no idea what I had gotten myself into XD I cannot remember which episode it was that made me go all baww at their heartfelt gazes and how Yuma was so very eager to save his future waifu. It was that episode where Yuma went to confront Shark and asked him for a duel to which he replied that -LE GASP- he had given up dueling. Yeah, that episode pretty much did it for me.
6. What's the story with #8 (Kotetsu / Barnaby)? What made you stop caring?
...I have no idea where to begin here. I'm standing in front of a giant pile of WTF that consists out of massively aggressive and hostile fandom and my growing dislike and disrespect for Barnaby as a character. I really liked it and found it funny, but then I saw Kotetsu/Barnaby shippers eating Bromance!Ko/Barnaby-fans alive (not to speak of that funny little incident that happened to me myself. Yes, I'm talking to you, my dear little stalkers ;D) and... It's just not fun anymore. I don't feel like shipping a pairing, knowing that as as soon as I dare to say anything against precious little Burnahbee or the perfection that is Kotetsu/Barnaby (or Barnaby/Kotetsu, I dunno which one's more popular these days), everyone is going to go rampage on my ass *shrugs*
7. Which ship do you prefer--#2 (Shark / Yuma) or #4 (Kotetsu / Karina)?
Don't make me chose!
8. You have the power to make one ship non-existent. Choose from #10 (Keith / Ivan) or #12 (Calculus / Haddock).
None of them ever really existed, but since I actually really enjoy the Calculus-Haddock-interaction, I think I'll make Keith/Ivan non-existent.
9. What interests you about #14 (Kaito / Shark)?
I sorta expected a lot of tension. Unfortunately there was none. Unfortunately, Kaito is just generally void of any sort of personality. I hope this changes real damn soon because I'm already starting to get bored everytime he's on screen.
10. When did you stop liking #7 (Astral / Yuma)?
I never cared that much about it, but the point when I really started disliking it... Sorry, I cannot tell you about that. Let's just say it has a lot to do with the reason why I hate Yami/Yugi so much, a pairing which I once really liked.
11. Did your waning interest in #9 (Snape / Harry) kill your interest in the series?
Naw, I realized I didn't like it when HP was already over for quite a while. Actually, I think by the time I started shipping it HP had already been over 8DD Yeah, I was pretty late there. But never regretted it because man that fandom was chaotic.
12. What's a song that reminds you of #5 (Hakushaku / Albert)?
Well I did draw a fanart for E.T. by Katy Perry a few days ag- *gets shot*
I'm sorry, I actually wanted to say: I rememer I saw a Gankutsuou AMV for "Gravity of Love" by Enigma once, and it was really beautiful. The atmosphere of the song and the anime harmonized perfectly, it just seemed like they were made for each other.
13. Which of these ships do you love the most right now?:
IDK. If I REALLY had to chose which one I love right now in this very second... Haddock / Tintin, probably.
14. Which do you dislike the most?
Diego/Mia.
15. If you could have any of these pairings double date, who would they be?
Shark/Yuma and Daryan/Ema? It just struck be because Shark and Daryan would totally be fangirling about Sharks all day and Yuma could try to cheer Ema up. ...Oh nooo, now I'm shipping Yuma/Ema
16. Have #5 (Hakushaku / Albert) kissed yet? Elaborate if yes.
AHAHAHAAAA!! ... Uhm... *gigglesnort* Not gonna elaborate on this because DAMN the spoilers would be massive.
17. Did #4 (Kotetsu / Karina) have a happy ending? Do you think one is likely?
Nah, I don't think so :/ As much as I sorta want her to have a chance, she's so in the daughterzone and it's probably better like this. I still love her crush and the impossibility of it.
18. What would make you start shipping #14 (Kaito / Shark)?
ACTUAL TENSION! ...And Kaito actually giving a fuck about Yuma I guess.
19. If only one could happen, which would you prefer--#2 (Shark / Yuma) or #6 (Daryan / Ema)?
Shark and Yuma are tiny little boys in a show obsessed with card games and I like them that way. Daryan / Ema happening would require for there to be a second AA-AJ game so YES PLEASE. Also dammit it'd troll the Klema shippers so amazingly 8DDD
20. You have the power to decide the fate of #12 (Calculus / Haddock). What happens to them?
Calculus and Haddock go out with Bianca and Tintin respectively and they all watch movies together that have main characters who look like Alcazar. The end ^__^