#there's like several tweets about this panel with thousands of likes where the caption is like 'omg she's so infatuated with him'
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saccharinescorpion · 1 year ago
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on the subject of "the fandom being weirdly obsessed with interpreting everything about Shuro in the worst way possible" i have to bring up the "what if we all got our genders changed" comic because today i learned that there's a significant amount of people who saw this panel
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^this panel, which depicts
a woman in tears as she talks about a guy (making a creepy face)
to two other woman making expressions of shock and concern while talking about that same guy (making a creepy face)
while that same guy (not making a creepy face) watches the scene and observes "yikes, that looks bad"
and came away from it with the intepretation "wow, Shuro is such a hypocrite, because his female version is clearly in love with Laios here"
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internet-siren · 9 months ago
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Ken-Sama
It all started back in 2009 with a copypasta posted on 4chan’s /jp/ board. A little odd, a little absurd, but it struck a chord with those who embraced its awkward, tragic charm
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Gomenasai, my name is Ken-Sama. I'm a 27 year old American Otaku (Anime fan for you gaijins). I draw Anime and Manga on my tablet, and spend my days perfecting my art and playing superior Japanese games. (Disgaea, Final Fantasy, Persona series) I train with my Katana every day, this superior weapon can cut clean through steel because it is folded over a thousand times, and is vastly superior to any other weapon on earth. I earned my sword license two years ago, and I have been getting better every day. I speak Japanese fluently, both Kanji and the Osaka dialect, and I write fluently as well. I know everything about Japanese history and their bushido code, which I follow 100% When I get my Japanese visa, I am moving to Tokyo to attend a prestigious High School to learn more about their magnificent culture. I hope I can become an animator for Studio Ghibli or a game designer! I own several kimonos, which I wear around town. I want to get used to wearing them before I move to Japan, so I can fit in easier. I bow to my elders and seniors and speak Japanese as often as I can, but rarely does anyone manage to respond. Wish me luck in Japan!
Ken-Sama's Journey 🛤
The original Ken-Sama image was first posted in 2005 by Marisa Ebers on her blog Nerd Knits, where the man in the photo was revealed to be her husband, Bradon. But it wasn’t until 2009 that the Ken-Sama copypasta made its way to 4chan, sparking a wave of responses that turned the character into an internet folk hero. The story of Ken-Sama was tragic yet noble, painted as a quiet, humble soul who embodied the stoic, pure-hearted spirit of Japan. In his daily life, Ken-Sama was just an odd, endearing guy who rented a room from an old couple, wore a kimono, and carried a sword for his morning walks.
But everything changed when, on the morning of the March 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, the legend of Ken-Sama took on a deeper meaning. The copypasta version of his character died heroically while trying to save children from the deadly waves. This tragic twist seemed to end Ken-Sama’s story for good, and many fans mourned his "death" in a way that made the meme feel almost real. A record of his passing was even added to Google’s Person Finder during the aftermath of the disaster, cementing his place in meme history.
A New Chapter in 2021 🔄
Fast-forward to September 6th, 2021, when an anonymous 4chan /fit/ user posted a two-panel image that set the internet abuzz. On the left was the classic 2009 Ken-Sama photo — the one we all know and love. On the right was a much older, slimmer guy, smiling alongside a Japanese woman. The caption? “2009” and “2020”. The implication: Ken-Sama had gone through a glow-up, fulfilled his dreams, and was living his best life.
The image sparked a wave of excitement, with users joking that Ken-Sama had become the hero of his own story. He’d changed, matured, and found happiness. The meme took on a new, almost inspirational tone. People reacted like Ken-Sama had somehow transcended meme status, becoming a real-life symbol of hope and transformation.
The Return of the Legend 🦋
On September 7th, 2021, the image made its way to Twitter, where people began sharing it and celebrating the “Ken-Sama 2.0” narrative. The meme gained traction quickly, and for a brief moment, it felt like we were all witnessing the rebirth of an internet icon.
But as it happens with these things, reality had to make an appearance. @hideouskojimer tweeted out a reality check: Ken-Sama wasn’t real. It wasn’t the original guy from the 2009 photo. It was just a meme. But by this point, the myth had already taken hold, and the story was bigger than the original.
Ken-Sama's Legacy 💫
Even after the dust settled, Ken-Sama’s saga continued. On September 9th, 2021, a new collage appeared on r9k, showing images of the 2020 version of Ken-Sama and his wife. Whether it was real or just more meme fodder, it didn’t matter. Ken-Sama’s place in internet lore had already been solidified, and his story, full of absurdity and unlikely heroism, still resonated with everyone who knew it.
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Out-of-context Twitter accounts keep your favorite shows alive online
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The joy of Parks and Recreation will never leave me, not even in the dark corners of Twitter. It’s a strange yet reaffirming thought for me and the other 166,000 people who follow the "out of context parks" account.
As its name suggests, the account takes scenes from the beloved NBC comedy and posts them without any context, leaving it up to the reader to interpret the meaning. 
pic.twitter.com/J9LiNdUEFj
— out of context parks (@nocontextpawnee) January 30, 2019
While not affiliated with the network or the show officially, it is still part of a burgeoning trend on the social media platform. Pop culture-based out-of-context accounts have been popping up all over the place in the last few years. 
From iconic TV shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer to critical faves like The Good Place, from Marvel movies to recent Oscar nominee The Favourite, there are out-of-context pages devoted to all kinds of entertainment.
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The basic principle boils down to the same thing: posting close captioned screenshots without additional comment. The jokes really just needs to be taken at face value and are actually the perfect buffer from a sullen cycle of bad news and bad tweets. 
Why wouldn’t I want to be interrupted by Leslie Knope and Ben Wyatt in the middle of my mindless Twitter scroll? As a lover of obscure board games and Adam Scott being nerdy, Cones of Dunshire will always warrant my attention.
pic.twitter.com/sH1CZswCsx
— out of context parks (@nocontextpawnee) January 15, 2019
Kaysi Long created the Parks account in the summer of 2017. She told Mashable she was inspired by a similar account dedicated to cult favorite Buffy. 
"I thought it'd be fun to do the same thing for a TV show I love," she shared via email. She noticed the engagement started picking up heavily within the first 6 months. 
Long binged the show and took several screen caps along the way. "I have a ton saved up now so I haven’t had to spend too much time watching it again and again. How I decide what to post is usually pretty random," she said. The exception is when there's really something timely to share. 
pic.twitter.com/2Tr7K4xzys
— out of context parks (@nocontextpawnee) January 22, 2019
The allure of out-of-contexts as they pertain to movies, TV, games, comic books or even people (who can say no to even more ways of taking in John Mulaney's humor) stems from the need to consume content repeatedly and quickly.
It's also the simplest form of a throwback. 
When I discovered the out-of-context account for The Office, another all-time favorite, I spent a joyous 15 minutes laughing as I recalled the specific details of every post. This post got me so much that I immediately felt the need to revisit the opening of Season 4's "Money" and listen to the opening music, which is indeed very cheerful. 
pic.twitter.com/1XQxBykdqn
— out of context the office (@officecontexts) January 10, 2019
The concept of sharing a singular moment of dialogue goes way back. First it was posting quotes or even lyrics without any context on AIM or Facebook, and now it's as Instagram captions. It's ~cool~ and fun. 
Twitter out-of-context humor is a whole other ballgame. It can be fleeting and varied, taking the most basic lines and proclaiming them to be entertaining.
For example, @NYTMinusContext tweeted nothing but random verbatim phrases from various New York Times articles. It amassed 205,000 followers in it's almost 5 years of existence. It's easy to see why. 
seriously, I will tear my hair out and eat it. HA-HA-HA
— NYT Minus Context (@NYTMinusContext) February 23, 2018
everything on planet Earth is falling apart
— NYT Minus Context (@NYTMinusContext) March 10, 2018
In its more recent wave, this format gets a visual and cultural makeover. The image elevates the comedy, and it speaks to our need of dissecting pop culture at a minute level.
Twitter provides the means to do this easily. 
A scene stripped down to its barest form will still come off as amusing. Emma Stone's maniacal "Fuck! fuck! fuck! fuck!" is a real mood, regardless of whether or not you've seen The Favourite. 
pic.twitter.com/gsr7aaBRdx
— the favourite out of context (@tongueinsideme) February 14, 2019
Out-of-context accounts indirectly share a purpose: to reel you in. I started following "out of context bojack horseman" early last year without having ever seen BoJack Horseman. After liking enough tweets, I knew I had to prioritize checking this comedy off of my Netflix queue. 
If just the screenshots were enough to crack me up, the entire show would definitely win me over, right? Reader, it did. 
pic.twitter.com/h0Dgid7Cp7
— out of context bojack horseman (@nobojackcontext) October 13, 2018
It proves out-of-context humor can please anyone and doubles as a great way to lure you into learning more about its original source. 
This formula even got an official Netflix stamp of approval. To promote its original witty teen drama Sex Education, the streaming platform created a verified no context account for this extremely quotable show. 
They wanted the scenes to resonate with fans and to make the people who hadn't seen the show feel the FOMO. It's a great way to keep the fandom growing, as the account's 98,000 followers show.
I WAS W A I T I N G FOR THIS QUOTE URGHH ICONIC
— Anna ❤️💍 Charlie (@zahartovana_) February 4, 2019
Famed comic book writer Gail Simone, known for her work with Deadpool and Birds of Prey, is a Twitter aficionado who has created several "ridiculous" conversation-starter pop culture hashtags, including #lackofcontexttheater in 2017. 
"I love that you say something absurd, and soon, hundreds, maybe thousands of people who get the joke jump in and add to it," she told Mashable.
In this case, she wanted to point out the weird writing of comic books that, devoid of contextual panels around it, sometimes hint at mysterious psychosexual horrors and kinks. "There’s an entire 1940’s story where Batman and the Joker spend the entire issue talking about boners, and you can’t help but laugh."
@GailSimone can't forget this legend #lackofcontexttheater pic.twitter.com/L71O9hC66e
— jodi❗️❗️ (@AbyssalOdin) January 8, 2017
@GailSimone #LackOfContextTheater I don't think this scene will make it into Homecoming. pic.twitter.com/VFiB5ktVII
— Tomb Svalborg (@tombness) January 8, 2017
@GailSimone Found another good one for #LackofContextTheater pic.twitter.com/610TR8Dcu1
— Juan Carmona (@JDCarmona91) January 10, 2017
Simone didn't think her hashtag would blow up the way it did but even after a couple of years, the underlying trend holds up. "I went back and read all of the tweets and they made me laugh all over again," she shared. 
"It’s simply a matter of seeing something familiar and wholesome and imagining there's more to it." 
It is funny to imagine an unseen world where Batman is really obsessed with Joker’s constant boners. That's why folks are so involved with the hashtag. And that's why they're so involved with the entire trend of pop culture out-of-context accounts.  
Everyone gets to be in on and enjoy the joke, even if they're not fully familiar with its genesis.
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al3zthecat-blog · 7 months ago
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Yeah, I was so confused the first time I saw that interpretation, because what?
Then I saw that for some reason the fandom interprets (some jokingly but some seriously) that female Kabru was the one to break up the group in the everyone else but Laios' is female scenario.
Like, what? 🤔🤨
Now, Kabru is manipulative, but he is not a bad person and he uses his abilities to help others. He changes his behaviour to make people comfortable and trust him, but he doesn't use that for evil. Even when he kills those guys, he clearly does it because they are unrepentant criminals that more than likely would not have been punished, and later we learn why he sees the dungeon situation so seriously (because it is) (also, we can't judge him by modern morality).
That aside, why the fuck would female Kabru break up Laios' party? Laios' party was one of the strongest, it would make no sense to break it since Kabru's intentions were to become the Dungeon Lord or make sure someone good became the DL. It would make more sense for Kabru to try and join the party before the drama or after hearing out Laios' version of the story and realizing it is all a misunderstanding and explaining to Laios' why the women in his group think he is a pervert and helping the group get back together.
Laios is a great adventurer and has extensive knowledge of monsters, but his group went a long way because all of their experience and abilities.
If Kabru were unable to get the party back together he would invite Laios to her party, but Kabru's party is less experienced so it would make more sense for Kabru to try and patch things up and then in exchange ask to join their group.
I love Kabru and is not like I think Kabru would not use her charm if she considered it necessary (because he does the same as a man 😒😂) but Kabru is amazing at understanding/reading people, and Laios is canonically oblivious to romantic advances, so Kabru trying to seduce Laios would not work up and Kabru would totally know/ realize that.
Do I think Kabru's objective would change because she is a woman? Of course not, why would they if her past is the same which probably is.
Do I think that she would break up the group in purpose? Most definitely not as it would serve no purpose but sabotage her own plans and slow her down.
Do I think female Kabru would also pretend to be interested in monsters? Yes.
Do I think she would try to seduce Laios? Probably, but only to realize it is a pointless exercise and become as obsessed as canon Kabru and genuinely wanting to be friends with Laios and not realizing that she wants that .
on the subject of "the fandom being weirdly obsessed with interpreting everything about Shuro in the worst way possible" i have to bring up the "what if we all got our genders changed" comic because today i learned that there's a significant amount of people who saw this panel
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^this panel, which depicts
a woman in tears as she talks about a guy (making a creepy face)
to two other woman making expressions of shock and concern while talking about that same guy (making a creepy face)
while that same guy (not making a creepy face) watches the scene and observes "yikes, that looks bad"
and came away from it with the intepretation "wow, Shuro is such a hypocrite, because his female version is clearly in love with Laios here"
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