{"id":1329,"date":"2008-12-01T21:29:03","date_gmt":"2008-12-01T13:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkmirage.com\/?p=1329"},"modified":"2008-12-01T21:53:22","modified_gmt":"2008-12-01T13:53:22","slug":"gundam-00-s2-episode-09","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.darkmirage.com\/2008\/12\/01\/gundam-00-s2-episode-09\/","title":{"rendered":"Gundam 00 S2 — Episode 09"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Gundam<\/p>\n

Ptolemaios launches itself into space propelled by the power of pure awesomeness and the anti-physics properties of GN particles. With years of experience watching spaceship launches on her belt and an inhuman sense of intuition that can only be wielded by a matured woman, Katie Mannequin immediately manages to match the distinctive trajectory of Ptolemy’s ascend with the scent of Leesa Kujo, her former lesbian lover in college. Sumeragi is busted.<\/p>\n

That settles it for the summary. Now let’s talk about something else.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

The Psychology of Gundam 00<\/h3>\n

Okay, that’s a rather presumptuous title. IANAPBIPOOMB, (I am not a psychiatrist, but I play one on my blog) but I would like to spend this short respite away from the magical world of Azeroth<\/a> to discuss some of the character motivations that exist in Gundam 00.<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nThey sit around all day and pose for an imaginary camera<\/p>\n

The Innovators<\/strong> — Physically and mentally superior to humans, their only fatal flaw as a new master race is the lack of reproductive capabilities. This no doubt creates a species-wide inferiority complex hidden beneath an air of superiority. Sort of like a pretty boy version of Hitler<\/a>. Their ultimate goal is probably to rule over all mankind and fulfil Celestial Being’s supposed goal of eternal peace, but doing so on their own terms and free from the spectre of Aeolia Schenberg, an ordinary human whose apparent prescient wisdom is no doubt a great source annoyance for the Innovators. Also, they probably want to kill everyone who laughed at their names.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: A rather twisted variant of the Oedipus complex<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\n“Who could’ve imagined that I would be proven wrong despite my absolute confidence!”<\/p>\n

The A-LOLS<\/strong> — Power hungry bureaucratic fat cats mixed with duty-bound brainwashed soldiers of honour. A supposedly elite force whose leaders probably believe they are the only ones capable of maintaining peace and unity on Earth. The organization’s symbol consisting of three phallic arrowheads contradicts the feminine uniforms donned by its members and hints at the underlying paradoxical conundrums that this so-called elite group, one in which a village idiot such as Patrick “Team Rocket” Corlasawar<\/a> can find employment, is founded on. <\/p>\n

Conclusion: Mild schizophrenia.<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nCelibate Beings<\/p>\n

Celestial Being<\/strong> — A group of young adult males and females trapped on a spaceship at the apex of their sexual maturity. Due to work-related stress and the unconventional circumstances that they find themselves in, they are forced to repress their reproductive instincts. Hilarity ensues. Also, their sole father figure, Aeolia Schenberg, has been a rather disappointing one so far. All in all, their repressed desires materialize in the form of irrational suicidal actions and gender confusion.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: Not getting enough.<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nShe gets a total of 3 minutes of airtime across two seasons<\/p>\n

Wang Liumei<\/strong> — Batshit insane. Probably has something to do with the fact that the only friend she has is her own brother whom she treats like a slave.<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nSetsuna is in danger<\/p>\n

Saji Crossroad<\/strong> — Desperate for the touch of another human being. Unfortunately he boarded the wrong ship. Dangerous tendency to whine and emotionally break down. A loose cannon on a military vessel armed to the teeth.<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\n“I want to preorder the limited edition black special”<\/p>\n

Mr. Bushido<\/strong> — Socially-awkward Gundam otaku weeabo whose love-hate relation with mechanical suits has left him without the essential social faculties to reintegrate into society. He seeks to destroy Gundams to free himself from his inner prison. Attends Comic-Con<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nA tinge of regret<\/p>\n

Marie Parfacy<\/strong> — Secretly lusts for an older fatherly figure despite being in a relationship with her childhood sweetheart. This is possibly due to the fact that, considering her current residence, her relationship with Allelujah is likely to be purely platonic in nature and she is not receiving sufficient intercourse to placate the sudden oestrogen imbalance that resulted in her recent growth spurt.<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nThe lower body is better shielded<\/p>\n

I Don’t Remember His Name<\/strong> — Probably has a wife and two kids he has to feed with the pay cheque he earns from oppressing third world nations. Doesn’t really matter since he dies 5 seconds later.<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nI learnt from Sunrise to recycle my content<\/p>\n

Arche Gundam<\/strong> — When it was young, it was always picked on by the other Gundams in school for its unconventional appearance because it was extremely obese. It was frequently accused by the playground bullies of being a “regular mobile suit” undeserving of the name Gundam. This prolonged period of physical and mental abuse finally drove it over the edge and it grew up to become a psychopathic serial killer. It also lost a lot of weight over the years as a form of over compensation.<\/p>\n

Screencaps<\/h3>\n

\"Gundam
\nSeravee’s parts get dismembered<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nSunrise gets to reuse Tieria artworks<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\n*KIRA*<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nWikipedia in the future<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nHe’s doing some sort of dance<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nSoma is like Allelujah’s pet now<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nSumeragi was a mistake. This is where his true passion lies<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nIt’s mint condition and still in the packaging!<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nStarlight Breaker<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\n“Who would’ve thought that a side character would lose to the main character?”<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\n“My god. It’s full of stars!”<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nSent by Katie via telepathy<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nAnd he never cut his hair ever since<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nIs this going to be another love triangle thing?<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\nThey all love to pose for empty space<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\n“Here I have a surprise for you”<\/p>\n

\"Gundam
\n“Oh wow! Who would’ve thought that 00 would get an upgrade module?”<\/p>\n

Now back to fishing in Azeroth. I just love to click my mouse. Well, it’s more like I hit level 70 yesterday but since I haven’t bought WotLK, I have nothing else to do except to fish in Orgrimmar as a Night Elf Rogue.<\/p>\n

It’s like the bastard child of Mission Impossible and Xtreme Bass Fishing.<\/p>\n

P.S.<\/strong> I can’t believe there isn’t a single “Team Rocket is blasting off again” video on YouTube.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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