Comments on: Go-jasu, Derishasu, De-Hallo!

By: animekritik

animekritik — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:38:58 +0000

of course a deep, obnoxious question running underneath all of this like some malicious sewer current is the role of the unconscious: a lot of symbols work unconsciously (at least, i’m guessing they do coz of course i’m not and can never be aware of it) and so beneath culture there must be some monster para-culture of shadows.. it might be then that culture as such has absolutely no bearing on our actions, but only on the way we view those actions . nietzsche, freud, throw both those boys into the mix!

By: littletwo

littletwo — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:01:54 +0000

Tis just a wrong start. I read your post, found some interesting viewpoints, not at all original, but it is your first one, after all, but the first part of it… while you brag about reading Eco and Derrida, maybe Eliot is the one you will find missing in your reading list. Art is not derived from theory, tis the other way round. Writing is a mimetic art, it presents something to someone. You have obviously failed to determine who are you writing for. If you are writing for nonwkiitionary-addicted audience, then they will be bored by the post and you have failed to achieve their comprehention; while, on the other hand, your post is explained as „it’s done for the laughs and entertainment and not for the academia“, so… either take it more seriously, or you have allready given up on advancing and consider sarcasm to be the best you can do?

By: Three Can Play At That Game « The Animanachronism

Three Can Play At That Game « The Animanachronism — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:15:39 +0000

[...] honour of ‘The Semiotics of Skin‘, and Kaiserpingvin’s original deployment of this image, I append a few observations of my [...]

By: Kaiserpingvin

Kaiserpingvin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:58:24 +0000

@Michael: It’s a shame I’m pretty weak with blood; elsewise I’d have tried to cut it into further smaller pieces.

@Kawada: Domo arigatou, to be suitably otaku!

1) I’m doing that, in fact. Sometimes I even wonder if Satou isn’t, in fact, based on me… Then I watch some Haruhi and forget all about it. Nevertheless, it’s definitely a technique that should not be underestimated, in the ways of empirical research on culture. It’s kind of field-work in antropology, only with more home-cooked ramen.
2) Yes, the size of the Western fandom is large enough to count with at least some effect on thinking and meaning in the future. I doubt my method would lead to an utopia however.

(After all, the plan was to brainwash everyone and then rule the world. From Siberia.)

3) She’s a mnemotechnic weapon. Can also cause anemia in all regions save one.

@The Lelangiric trackback: I can’t comment! Doesn’t seem to be any problem with cookies nor JavaScript.

Again, thanks all. You make me feel all fuzzy at your welcoming gifts. They’re nearly wasted on me.

By: “lelangiric” » Kyou-sama: The Semiotics of Skin

“lelangiric” » Kyou-sama: The Semiotics of Skin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:18:37 +0000

[...] to this post, and skip[1] to the picture of Kyou-sama. Then read the third [...]

By: Kawada

Kawada — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:03:34 +0000

I caught the fanservice at the end. Good add. XD

In all seriousness, I enjoy reading people’s thoughts on fandom and related matters, especially what you have to say about them. You brought up some interesting ideas that sparked some of my own. Here you go:

1) It would be possible for someone to dedicate (at least part of) their life to researching and immersing themselves in a sub-culture. His viewpoints at the beginning and further on would be recorded in written form, making it possible to compare how his mindset and overall outlook had changed over time. Starting out by watching DVDs and making notes, eventually turning to fansubs and image galleries, and ending up an obsessed anime-watching hikikomori. I imagine the impact from something like that being able to turn some people off from any sort of fandom (or at the very least, it might inspire a best-selling manga ;D).

2) While the anime/manga culture doesn’t play a huge role in the current history of the world, it’ll likely leave enough of an impact that over a century from now people will be able to look back on it and comment. You’re completely right: we the fans leave an enormous impact on culture. Whether we screw up what we have going for us now or make it better and more accessible to the world as a whole, future critics will use it to show what would happen in the case of such a hedonistic society. Or if we’re lucky, this idea will take hold and several generations will experience a euphoric utopia. Here’s hoping.

3) I forgot. Damned Kyou.

You made a fantastic first post, comprehensible or not. Keep it up!

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:19:23 +0000

LOL I THINK YOU’D AGREE WITH LELANGIR, KAISERPINGVIN

NIAHAHAHA

Yeah, your post really dissected that simulacrum-simulation dynamic. :)

By: Kaiserpingvin

Kaiserpingvin — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:10:14 +0000

I kowtow to thee. It’s not every day you’re being called a taijitu, and it’s a nice day when you are called a taijitu. I too find too much pretentiousness suffocating; after all, it’s done for the laughs and entertainment and not for the academia when posted on a blog.

By: TheBigN

TheBigN — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:10:08 +0000

I agree with itsubun: too much pretentiousness can make for an annoying read. It’s like, “I can understand what you’re saying, but are all those complicated concepts and terminology that you use (which seem to be used to show off your knowledge more than anything else) really necessary to establish your point?”, so it’s good when people admit “not really, no”, and have a little fun with it like you do here.

Good to see you finally plan to post your thoughts in a blog, and can’t wait to see what comes up next… It’s hard to say something different then what’s already been said. Jeez. :P

By: itsubun

itsubun — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:35:47 +0000

I’m glad you’ve found a place for your writing. Having another Baudrillard-monging writer around is a win in my book.

Also, LOL @ your reply to blissmo. Glad to see that you have a self-deprecating sense of humor to balance out the pretentiousness. *thumbs up* Need moar of that yin&yang balance in the blogosphere.

Looking forward to reading what you’ll crank out of that nerdy head of yours in the near future.

By: Kaiserpingvin

Kaiserpingvin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:11:57 +0000

That’s just because I can namedrop and write obvious things in nonobvious ways :3

By: blissmo

blissmo — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:50:18 +0000

HEEY!!!!!!! XD

LOL YOU SOUND SMART ALREADY, I’M JEALOUS