The Dating Thread

[Sergeant Rock]

I've always heard the eyes are so large because it helps the Japanese add expression to the characters. Everything evolved from American cartoons, of course.

For example?




Sarge

[ibanezmonster]

For example?




Sarge

Yep, probably a perfect example.

Even Astro Boy had large eyes, simple nose, simple mouth. Back in 1963.



Plenty of American cartoons/movies have characters with large eyes:


Though for some reason in anime it's the default nowadays, and anything different is an exception. I guess that would be the difference.

[North Star]

One of the worst effects of Western influence on Japanese culture. In traditional Japanese art the eyes tend to be even under-emphasized.

[Henk]

One of the worst effects of Western influence on Japanese culture. In traditional Japanese art the eyes tend to be even under-emphasized.

Thumbs up!

[Henk]

Yep, probably a perfect example.

Even Astro Boy had large eyes, simple nose, simple mouth. Back in 1963.



Plenty of American cartoons/movies have characters with large eyes:


Though for some reason in anime it's the default nowadays, and anything different is an exception. I guess that would be the difference.

That's for children. Not for guys who want to date a girl.

[ibanezmonster]

One of the worst effects of Western influence on Japanese culture. In traditional Japanese art the eyes tend to be even under-emphasized.

I can just imagine trying to convey a wide range of emotions with that...

[ibanezmonster]

You people are crazy, anyways. I'll take my death metal and my submissive big-eyed, big-titted anime girls and be on my way now and have some fun.

Cheers! 

[ibanezmonster]

...and that would have been the most epicly hilarious final post to leave GMG with after posting for 11 years. 

[Henk]

...and that would have been the most epicly hilarious final post to leave GMG with after posting for 11 years. 

Good luck, Greg!

[Beaumarchais]

That was rather rude, Henk. I like stuff like that because it appears very feminine and cute to me.

Why bother with cartoons when you can have the real thing?

https://youtu.be/tcma31JBwLs

[NikF]

Lots of good, experienced advice in this thread. I particularly like the advice about being direct from the outset.
And sure, rejection can hurt. Ah, even now I can remember a couple of times before she even replied that I could see the dawning understanding in a girl's eyes which delivered their sincere message of "...I am absolutely horrified, nay, revolted and disgusted, that you could seriously entertain the notion for even one minute, that I'd go out with you." Oh dear.

I'd like to offer my own unsolicited advice with the understanding that there's no obligation to buy... I'm not a handsome man. There's absolutely no way I can be described as 'good looking'. And throughout my life I've been rejected and turned down by more women than anyone I know. But by the same token, I've probably had more success with women than anyone I know. The reasons for that are simple. I'm completely honest with myself (no excuses) I make the most of who I am in every way possible, and finally, the fantastic advice offered by vandermolen via the Taoist statement 'give up and you will succeed' - that's it. I'd never heard it put that way before. My version is 'don't be outcome dependant' and I apply it to everything.

Final tip: you've done everything right, you know you would be perfect for her and make a great couple. And so you ask her out. But she says "No" and that she only sees you (and only ever will see you) as a friend. Response? Keep cool. Give yourself a little time if needed. But above all, hold on to your dignity. Because the fact is that girls know other girls and so you've a ready made pool of potential for you to dive in to. And if one of her friends is interested in you and asks "What's he like?" you'll get a glowing report such as "...he's not a child, he's mature, he can handle rejection". Eventually it becomes a little like the old 'shooting fish in a barrel'. Oh yeah.


PS. Betty Boop - eyes and all other parts - is my kinda gal. See?

[Sergeant Rock]

...and that would have been the most epicly hilarious final post to leave GMG with after posting for 11 years. 

That would have been the perfect farewell    But, seriously, don't leave. I was joking about the praying mantis girl (well, mostly  )  I confess, when I was your age I had a passion for Crepax's women in his comics, especially Valentina (modeled on the silent screen star Louise Brooks):



But you see, she had lips, and two nostrils  ...I rest my case.

Today, I'm intrigued by Archer's Cheryl Tunt in her country/western Cherlene persona (love those abbreviated Daisy Dukes  )

[North Star]

That would have been the perfect farewell    But, seriously, don't leave. I was joking about the praying mantis girl (well, mostly  )  I confess, when I was your age I had a passion for Crepax's women in his comics, especially Valentina (modeled on the silent screen star Louise Brooks):



But you see, she had lips, and two nostrils  ...I rest my case.

Not to mention the attraction of that amputated leg - her shoe collection would be just half of the average woman's 

[Sergeant Rock]

Not to mention the attraction of that amputated leg - her shoe collection would be just half of the average woman's 

Hah!  We both have vivid imaginations: I can see the leg curled behind her; you see an amputee. Freud would have a field day 

Sarge

[North Star]

Hah!  We both have vivid imaginations: I can see the leg curled behind her; you see an amputee. Freud would have a field day 

Sarge

Well yes, I too see that the artist meant it to look like the leg is curled behind her. Doesn't look quite natural to, though.

[Sergeant Rock]

Doesn't look quite natural to, though.

Ah, the unnatural woman. But isn't that what Greg wants? 

sARGE

[Sammy]

Why bother with cartoons when you can have the real thing?

https://youtu.be/tcma31JBwLs

Some people can't handle the real thing.

[North Star]

Ah, the unnatural woman. But isn't that what Greg wants? 

sARGE

That's not unnatural enough for him. 

[NikF]

A natural woman is more than enough for me.

[ibanezmonster]

Why bother with cartoons when you can have the real thing?

https://youtu.be/tcma31JBwLs

Now that's what I like. Cute girls acting like cute girls. That's the definition of sexiness.

The best is here:
https://www.youtube.com/v/GE65q4rV-bE

There's just something incredible about the most heavy, masculine music ever set to extremely feminine dancers. It just makes me imagine that they're all my slave dancers and I'm just sitting at a throne and forcing them to dance in complex time signatures to perfection each day. "Again! Again! Again!" Maybe finally clap at the end when I'm satisfied.

But to answer the question, the real thing seems about as attainable as the unreal thing, so why not have some fun with one's imagination? And the great thing about being single is that you can think of anything without feeling guilty of thought crimes.

That would have been the perfect farewell    But, seriously, don't leave. I was joking about the praying mantis girl (well, mostly  ) 

Totally joking, and that would be a hilarious thing to leave over.

I confess, when I was your age I had a passion for Crepax's women in his comics, especially Valentina (modeled on the silent screen star Louise Brooks):

hmmm I definitely like brunettes.