A Complicated Kind of Guy with a Simple Page

A fan of Disney and animation in general, among other things.

[beatles1234]

This has to be a reference.

[idiotsonfb]

[starglitteredsky-deactivated201]

Isn’t it nice how people twist their religious scripture to suit their weds but when it’s used against them it’s suddenly not okay

[crippledcuriosity]

I talked to a monk about this quote once (we have mutual friends, and he came to a New Year’s Eve party at my shared art studio). He said this isn’t even talking about homosexuality. That the bible never actually says homosexuality is wrong. What that passage means is this:

Women were treated as subservient and it that you shouldn’t treat other men as subservient, like they are beneath you. It is not talking about homosexuality. If it was, it would say it outright since the bible lists other things outright.

I take the word of a monk who have studied the bible extensively more than a self proclaimed Christian.

[theguilteaparty]

The above text, I would like to point out is from the point of view of this translation of the original Hebrew. I spoke with my cousin’s rabbi on the matter and his response was different, saying that it was a mistranslation. See, the true translation says that a man shall not lie with another in the bed of a woman, which is to say, the Hebrews had a shit ton of rules about when a man was or was not allowed in a woman’s bed and private quarters (including, if she didn’t want you there, you weren’t allowed there. Hebrew women were also allowed to divorce their husbands and the image of the ‘oppressive Hebrew people’ is an image that was propogated by Christianity which, historically speaking, doesn’t treat the Jewish people too well and liked to paint them as being rather barbaric and backwards and cultish with their traditions, which, another piece of fun info, their traditions were one of the main reasons why the Jewish people were less likely, in medieval times, to die of the plague. Because washing your hands and avoiding the dead and vermin and the like was a lot of help. Of course the Christians persecuted them for not dying but that’s another matter. I’m sidetracked). So the verse is literally saying ‘Don’t fuck in some lady’s bed because that’s just goddamn rude’

Also, whenever a Christian brings the book of Leviticus up, you should feel free to point out that these are rules that were given to make the Hebrew people prepared for when the son of God came to earth. In Christianity, it’s believed the son of God was Jesus. So by following the rules set in Leviticus or pushing them as things we should follow, they’re saying that Jesus was not the son of God, and that Jesus did not, in fact, die for our sins. Jewish people believe, in their faith, that the son of God hasn’t yet been born, so many choose to follow these rules.

Most people of course roll their eyes when I explain the translation of the verse (full breakdown found here) but it’s always fun to point out the nature of the rules in Leviticus and the implications of following them. 

[bedbugbookworm-deactivated20150]

I’m a theology student and I am on the verge of crying because of how accurate this commentary is. Historical context is simultaneously the most interesting and most important part of interpreting any texts. 

[zorobro]

Most religious people seem to base their beliefs on things that are severely mistranslated. I wish they would do their research before using the bible for hate.

[justnahok]

I studied theology extensively and was going to become a theologist until I switched majors. The above commentary is 100% accurate and what I try to stress in a lot if conversations with Bible Thumpers.

Jesus also affirms the homosexual relationship between the Roman Centurion and his “slave”. The particular Greek word used to refer to this special slave was “pais”. Greek language studies and contexts show that a “pais” was a male love slave. Regular slaves were called “dolos”. The Centurion makes this distinction clearly when he asks Jesus to heal his slave (pais), and then to prove his status he tells Jesus that his slaves (dolos) go when he tells them to. But this slave (pais) was special. He was the Centurion’s lover.

Hearing this, Jesus was so amazed he says he had not found ANYONE ELSE who had such great faith. He then blesses the Centurion and heals his male lover.

Matthew 8:5-13

THIS IS WHAT THE BIBLE REALLY TEACHES ABOUT SAME SEX COUPLES.

In short, the English adaptation is a mistranslated farce.

[zorobro]

^^^^this

[noshamejustlove]

reblogging for the comments ^^^^^^

[veldian]

EXCUSE ME WHILE I REBLOG THIS FIFTY MILLION TIMES

[beatles1234]

I've been asked now and again about when I worked on a few stories and frontispieces for Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog comic many years ago. I figured I'd indulge a bit for the few people who ...

J. Axer talks about his time working on the Sonic the Hedgehog comic at Archie Comics. It includes links to his original artwork.

[robotnikholmescomicblog]

It seems Mike Gallagher and Dave Manak are back to give us this throwback to the old French “Spy vs. Spy” comics. The style is certainly nice, but like that Off-Panel story, it kind of goes on for far too long. Seems less of a homage and more like something they wanted to fill up the rest of the comic with.

[beatles1234]

French? The comics were in Mad Magazine and created by a Cuban American named Antonio Prohías.

[robotnikholmescomicblog]

Suddenly this dragon appears, which looks completely different to how they’re meant to look in this universe (like Dulcy), and its also daytime, and cue fighting scene that isn’t even focused on that much. How did this thing even get inside the mountain?

[beatles1234]

See? Ron Lim is a good artist… just make sure he isn’t drawing Sonic characters.

[robotnikholmescomicblog]

Meanwhile, with the subplot of Eggman revealing his betrayal to his fellow Overlanders, we have the family of Acorns and Hedgehogs just standing around and discussing stuff in their castle, with the art being quite piss poor and just emotionless in everything but the delivery of their speeches. I much rather prefer what’s going on in Robotropolis because at least stuff is actually going on there instead of character monologing about stuff the readers already know about.

That and Sonic’s eyes are as big as a freaking blimp.

[alcyonesong-deactivated20190809]

Do I even have to mention the racist comment made by King Max? 

“Uncle Nate?” Really Penders? REALLY?  Why don’t you just call him “Uncle Tom” and drive the point further that once again it’s a black man who takes the fall for a predominately white-washed cast of “Overlanders”. 

That along with the god-awful expressionless faces, lazy coloring (Look at the middle panel, they forgot to color Max’s tunic… I mean if that’s supposed to be a towel, at least add lines and shading to imply he’s sitting down.  At this point he looks like he’s wearing some sort of toga thing..

[beatles1234]

First of all, this is Karl Bollers. Second of all, that wasn't racist. If you remember the backstory, Nate was like a family member to Max.

[robotnikholmescomicblog]

Oh my fricking god, James Fry…James Fry, you were drawing Eggman so well earlier, you actually made him look menacing. Now he just looks like a freaking puppet, worse than the in-game model in Sonic Adventure.

[beatles1234]

I think Ron Lim did the second half of this story.

[robotnikholmescomicblog]

Finally, this last story is about Julie-Su uncovering her past. She’s going to an old Dark Legion temple to find answers, I guess.

[beatles1234]

The only think good thing about this “story” is Spaz’s artwork.

[discobiscotto]

Color sketch commission of The Henge Trio for EHH! @beatles1234 These are my favorite yokai pals! 

[beatles1234]

Thanks!

[robotnikholmescomicblog]

No

[robotnik-mun]

Sooo guns are bad to use, but that…. whatever the hell that is, that’s kosher?

Okay then. Doesn’t seem to make much of a real difference, but then who am I to question such stellar writing as this?

[robotnikholmescomicblog]

Ugly art + contradictory morals = Ken Penders

[beatles1234]

The way you worded that implies Ken Penders drew this. He didn’t. It’s Chris Allan.

[lupincentral]

Everybody has gone blue jacket crazy just lately! How about some awesome clips from the good old fashioned red jacket show, in glorious 720p!

[beatles1234]

These were animated by Kazuhide Tomonaga, who also did the car chase in Castle of Calgliostro. He is now the chief director of blue jacket Lupin

[thatjcguysposts]

Time for a Quickie: Lupin III

In which thestickyseat provides a first look at new anime. This Quickie? Lupin III: Blue Jacket.

Lupin III actually premiered in Italy about a month ago and is just now getting to its home shores of Japan. Italian fans love them some Lupin man. The wait for Japan was worth it though as we get this jaw-dropping gorgeous opening, plus some great stylized eyecatchers and a gloriously jazzy ED to boot.

The show’s got a nice distinctive style that matches the streamlined Lupin formula to a tee. I’m admittedly not well-versed in everything Lupin, but I know enough to recognize the formula’s down pat by this point. There’s some subtle differences that long-time fans will pick up quicker than others and of course there’s the new addition to the cast, Lupin’s new wife, Rebecca.

This green haired beauty lives the life of ease as rich heiress/musician/sports star/writer/you name it. But more than that, she’s an adrenaline junkie who steals for sport, so she’s got some thieving skills to give Lupin himself a run for his money. Honestly, Rebecca adds a nice bit of fresh air to a franchise that has depended on the same five main characters for the past forty so years.

The faux-European setting the franchise favors is beautifully developed here as San Marino, a tiny fictional country separate from Italy but still having a distinctive Italian flair. The animation shines in the gorgeous background work and the fully-realized cityscapes. Of course, it shines period. The character designs are delightfully stylized and the action scenes are just top-notch phenomenal. Watching Lupin and Rebecca swing around the old city on their wrist-ziplines.

The first episode’s caper borders the fantastic, as Lupin and Rebecca marry each other to try to steal a crown, though Lupin doesn’t realize that Rebecca’s a thief right away. The next episode is far more grounded however, as Lupin helps a boozing soccer player get over his losing streak and investigates a drug accusation. Despite the thematic change the show still keeps its stride as the comedic angles are still played up and all the characters still feel like themselves. Thus we’re given a realistic world that isn’t afraid to delve into the fantastical when needed or vice-versa, if your prefer.

I really can’t recommend checking this out enough if you’re a fan of Lupin or a fan of great comic action anime. This show would probably be a good starting point as well if you’re new to the franchise. Sure, maybe it’s not Green Jacket or Woman Called Fuujiko Mine, but the Lupin formula is at its crispest here. There’s a good blend between realistic settings and fantastical machinery, the characters are in top form and the comedy is pure classic Lupin. 

Is Lupin III: Blue Jacket worth a quickie? Absolutely. In fact, it’s worth the full night.

Any other anime that needs a quickie review? Throw something at me in my ask box, good or bad, and I’ll check it out for ya’ll.

[beatles1234]

San Marino is not fictional.

[robotnikholmescomicblog]

Okay, this is an interesting thing I’ll credit the comics for including. Since Knuckles met the real Tobor in another issue and knows that he was replaced by Dark Legion boss Moritori Rex, and “Tobor” doesn’t even know that and tries to keep in character, this actually adds a layer of tension to this side of the story that makes me want to see what the characters will do. Its unexpectedly gripping.

[beatles1234]

Wow. You are complementing a plot point by Ken Penders. Never thought I would see you would do that.

[ahumbleprofessor]

Another preview for the new Lupin III television program that’s premiering in Italy on Sunday. It’s quite exciting that the series is so close after a year of anticipation.

I’ve brought it up before, but I need to say again how blown away I am by the drafting and animation quality that I can see in these teasers. It’s really abnormal to see this level of brilliance in the art of a television cartoon, even if it’s from a cherished series. Keep your eye open for a few shots involving Jigen that are particularly incredible—it looks like there’s a masterful animator that draws a fight-scene between him and Goemon.

My only fear is that the story and humor won’t be capable of keeping up with the artwork, but I’ll let the show itself prove otherwise.

[dancinq]

I want to see how sick people are. Reblog if you have ever been bullied physically or mentally. Ever been called a name. Cried at night. Ever been cyber bullied. Just reblog if you have been bullied.

[robotnikholmescomicblog]

Oh dear. This story arc starts drops us right into the action, where Sonic and Tails are rescuing some of the Downunda Freedom Fighters from an army of angry Platypuses. Not bad, I’m pretty used to having no explanation on what is even happening in these comics. but I must say this art is messy as hell. I’m not calling Marvo Mercadoocasio a bad artist, its just…ugh the characters are so off-model.

[beatles1234]

It's Harvo, not Marvo.

[charitywaterproject-blog-blog]

[caribbean-sea]

I will keep this photo posted for 1 week.

Every time someone Reblogs this photo I will donate 10 cent to charity: water

After the money is donated I will post proof of donation.

Show you care & Reblog.

always

[scvmbody-deactivated20140916]

If you don’t reblog this at least once you’re a joke.