Anyone else hate British cuteness?
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Harry Potter was originally written for children, then the tone changed as the original readers grew up (There were ten years between the first and last books). That's why we have words like that in what is now a sort-of dark fantasy series.
The only other thing I can think of is that our comedy tends to be intentionally completely absurd. That's not 'cute'. It's just... insane?
Sort of related: Look up Pantomime if you don't already know what it is.
The only other thing I can think of is that our comedy tends to be intentionally completely absurd. That's not 'cute'. It's just... insane?
Sort of related: Look up Pantomime if you don't already know what it is.
Oh yeah British cuteness like exhuming Oliver Cromwell in 1661 and posthumously executing him for regicide.irrelevant83 said:
Maybe you're on about the film 28 Days later where A GUY KILLS ANOTHER GUY BY JAMMING HIS THUMBS SO FAR BACK INTO HIS SKULL HE SQUISHES HIS BRAIN.
Maybe the film about the gentleman highwayman that shows a guy robbing a grave then swallowing the ruby, later to shit it out in order to buy his way out of prison.
Harry Potter is an American made film based on a British book, a film that apparently warrants a whole SECTION OF A THEMEPARK in Orlando.
How about Dr Seuss, The Cat in The Hat, The Grinch? Santa Claus? American cuteness?
Lord of the Rings? Tolkien invented the random use of apostrophes you dolt! What about Games Workshop? Warhammer is not "cute" it's about a world of grim perpetual war. There is no basis in fact for any of your opinions and to me you sound rather foolish.
We invented fantasy by having, you know, a medieval time where fantasy is largely based. Medieval England was one of the most brutal places on earth.
Terry Pratchette? no you haven't heard of him have you because they didn't make any films about his books in America.
The British are famous for being grim. As much as people like you make people think Americans are famous for being ignorant. Not that I believe it but you can see why with your blatant disregard FOR AN ENTIRE CULTURE.
/antiracism rage
I got what you were going for with that, but seriously, The French have won more wars than most countries have ever fought. They almost conquered all of Europe, practically gave America her independence and fought with insane determination and bravery throughout WW1.Vie said:
Look up Verdun, seriously. The French don't deserve to be mocked for their military prowess.
It's a childrens book.
Get over it.
Also, since we are judging books by covers here, get the nerv up not to gasp in horror at the word "******", an you will see that it is a rather cutesy word after all...
It kinda sounds like something you'd name a cat.
Get over it.
Also, since we are judging books by covers here, get the nerv up not to gasp in horror at the word "******", an you will see that it is a rather cutesy word after all...
It kinda sounds like something you'd name a cat.
LOL The OP is mistaking the British for the Japanese, for they are the only culture that is truly obsessed with cuteness - or as they would say kawaiiiii.
To quote the great Leonard Church:
"Tucker... What the FUCK are you babbling about?"
Let's ignore the fact that your name probably isn't Tucker.
So, to start with your overall point- you are judging an entire country's culture on ONE FUCKING SERIES. One that started as something FOR KIDS. So unless you can give us more examples, you instantly look, well... a little silly. Seriously, go look up other British things. Try Doctor Who. They only go "cute" when it's funny or appropriate.
To be a bit more specific on your point, about Harry Potter- that world is supposed to be ridiculous and funny. You were expecting Lord of the Rings?
To be a even more specific on a point you made- when in the entire Harry Potter series, movies or books, are we supposed to take Muggles seriously?
And now to just all around question what problem you have with the entire subject- why do names NEED to be like that in order to be taken seriously? Hell, if the Muggles were called Cara'sin, I'd probably put the book down in a second just because it feels like they made that name up specifically to be taken TOO seriously. It reeks of desperation. "PLEASE, GOD, I SWEAR, WE'RE FANCY, TAKE US SERIOUSLY DAMMIT!"
I mean, go for it, by all means, if it's your thing. That's just my interpretation. But I'll take Muggles, Darkspawn, Hylians, the Master Sword, the Elder Wand, and even the good ol' Elves and Dwarves anyday over Cara'sin or Kal'sur or Dor'salim.
"Tucker... What the FUCK are you babbling about?"
Let's ignore the fact that your name probably isn't Tucker.
So, to start with your overall point- you are judging an entire country's culture on ONE FUCKING SERIES. One that started as something FOR KIDS. So unless you can give us more examples, you instantly look, well... a little silly. Seriously, go look up other British things. Try Doctor Who. They only go "cute" when it's funny or appropriate.
To be a bit more specific on your point, about Harry Potter- that world is supposed to be ridiculous and funny. You were expecting Lord of the Rings?
To be a even more specific on a point you made- when in the entire Harry Potter series, movies or books, are we supposed to take Muggles seriously?
And now to just all around question what problem you have with the entire subject- why do names NEED to be like that in order to be taken seriously? Hell, if the Muggles were called Cara'sin, I'd probably put the book down in a second just because it feels like they made that name up specifically to be taken TOO seriously. It reeks of desperation. "PLEASE, GOD, I SWEAR, WE'RE FANCY, TAKE US SERIOUSLY DAMMIT!"
I mean, go for it, by all means, if it's your thing. That's just my interpretation. But I'll take Muggles, Darkspawn, Hylians, the Master Sword, the Elder Wand, and even the good ol' Elves and Dwarves anyday over Cara'sin or Kal'sur or Dor'salim.
I think cute is deffinatley the wronge word. The japanese make things cute the british just have their own words for certain things. Every culture has it's slang and expressions (i know muggle isn't apart of english culture) and somtimes the culture will seem funny but to them my culture may seem funny. Still you can't let the name of non-magic race created by a british writer make you think that every british writer is going to come up with stupid names. Take Douglas Adams for example you just say because his writing style was weird and extreamly funny make you think that every british person writing is going to be weird and funnny. Thats almost sterotyping but i'm not going to call you racist because you proberly aren't.irrelevant83 said:
You didn't give any examples of 'british cutness' apart from harry potter... Ok so maybe the narnia series is good for argument but not all british writers are going to use 'cute' words for everything they name. You really have to look into british culture a lot more becaus it's not that different to american culture (pop-culture, not actual culture. Or at least from Australian point of view it isn't that different).
