kaliesto
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Post by kaliesto on May 20, 2008 12:59:37 GMT -6
Mine would have to be the Phoenix It represents Death and Rebirth and I like its fiery look.  the reason I like this one really because it represents my life and how I had to deal with issues how I had to change my ways and start over again plus I had to deal with a personal relationship of mine with a woman.(Were friends again so its all good) Kinda like a Snake shedding the old and bringing in the new. Interesting note that my chinese Zodiac is a Snake. Fits me perfectly eh? |
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Post by Sur Realis on May 20, 2008 17:02:48 GMT -6
Before I submit my opinion on that one note, I wish for you to tell me whether or not you could take the criticism.
So, sign this waiver:
"I, the undersigned, will not over-react to the opinions the one known as Sur Realis will submit; nor will I object to his reasoning, for I understand that it is his honest-to-god opinion, and that it should affect me none."
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And as for my favorite mythical creature....
Any god-like being that is so bored he (or she) pranks/insults/antagonizes everyone to waste his/her immortal life.
AKA Wowbagger. "Whop."
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Post by Rand on May 20, 2008 17:24:04 GMT -6
You could try NOT criticizing for this one topic, too, Shane. =P
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Post by Sur Realis on May 20, 2008 17:46:00 GMT -6
You could try NOT criticizing for this one topic, too, Shane. =P I can hold myself back only so long, Nate. <-<; >->; FINE! |
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Post by lordphoenix on May 20, 2008 20:11:49 GMT -6
If you can't tell you've gotta be pretty fuggin dumb.
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Post by Bolt on May 20, 2008 20:46:48 GMT -6
Zombies. Maybe not really a mythological creature, but they are ledendary creatures...acording to wikipedia xD.
Other than that I'd say Dragons. Who wouldn't like a giant fire-breathing thing! xD
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Post by Jumin on May 20, 2008 22:06:33 GMT -6
Zombies. Maybe not really a mythological creature, but they are ledendary creatures...acording to wikipedia xD. Other than that I'd say Dragons. Who wouldn't like a giant fire-breathing thing! xD except for the part where you're always hunted by knights. lol |
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Post by Sur Realis on May 20, 2008 22:10:22 GMT -6
Zombies. Maybe not really a mythological creature, but they are ledendary creatures...acording to wikipedia xD. Other than that I'd say Dragons. Who wouldn't like a giant fire-breathing thing! xD except for the part where you're always hunted by knights. lol Knight*, Jumin. U. Dye is 1 person. |
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kaliesto
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Post by kaliesto on May 21, 2008 12:22:29 GMT -6
Before I submit my opinion on that one note, I wish for you to tell me whether or not you could take the criticism.
So, sign this waiver:
"I, the undersigned, will not over-react to the opinions the one known as Sur Realis will submit; nor will I object to his reasoning, for I understand that it is his honest-to-god opinion, and that it should affect me none."
x____Kaliesto________
criticism sometimes I can take but sometimes not, I usually avoid criticism depending on the subject and situation because sometimes it causes trouble and creates negative feelings. But when it comes to something educational, yes I will listen what you have to say.
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Post by Sur Realis on May 21, 2008 13:03:19 GMT -6
The Phoenix is a majestical, mythical firebird. It is sacred.
It does not 'fit' you perfectly. Its representations, it symbolism, and et cetera may seem to relate, as you said, to your life, but it still doesn't fit you perfectly. In fact, it is more of a symbol of divinity, immortality, and fire. In Christianity, it isn't of 'death and rebirth', it is of life-after-death. Japanese, it is the leader of birds; 'Immortal Bird' by literal translation of 'ho-o' (Not the pokemanz you 'tards that want to comment on it) or 'fushicho'.
It has very little to do with the actual existence of death, and represents something specifically and directly different than rebirth. Also, you have no idea how much you are relating it to you JUST because you like its look. This is rather a psychological thing; you like its look, so when you thought of 'favorite', you thought of it, and then as you got to typing, you made all these connections (or maybe you made them before). People that have canine 'fursonas' or 'otherkin' say so only because canines are 'Man's Best Friend'. But I digress, since this topic isn't 'What mythical creature represents you'.
I'm not going to bother searching for a mythical creature that 'fits' you, but you are certainly not a Phoenix; I will not go into details here because that is where I get really insulting, and Nate will put me back on Warning Level right after I got off of it.
"Kinda like a Snake shedding the old and bringing in the new."
Not really, considering how little changes in this infinite lifespan of Phoenix. In fact, their life EXPECTANCY is destined as long as every other. There is little 'new' about that. It is more of a cruel, heartless cycle to a poor beast that can't ever experience peace. You like it's fiery look while it's suffering because THE DAMN THING IS ON FIRE. Some help you are to them.
[Continues to go on an obscure rant that leads him to Ultimate Judgment, the Seven Deadly Sins, and other topics that he throws into everything.]
Edit: I found that the Phoenix represents rebirth, specifically related to pop-culture. One point for you. But nonetheless, I stand by my point. The myth of Phoenix is a cruel one, and if you want to argue with that then you need to try immortality on for size yourself.
Besides. If pop-culture told you to jump off a building, would you?
"The phoenix was also famed for being a symbol of the rise and fall of society..." Your fascination of the Phoenix is killing America. Thank you.
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Post by kaliesto on May 22, 2008 12:36:07 GMT -6
"The phoenix was also famed for being a symbol of the rise and fall of society..." Your fascination of the Phoenix is killing America. Thank you.[/quote]
Um....sorry?
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Post by Sur Realis on May 22, 2008 12:52:59 GMT -6
It's called a 'joke'. In Ray Bradbury's book, Farenheit 49- some odd number, the phoenix symbolized the rise and fall of society. Rome rose, and fell. The Byzantine Empire fell. MANY Chinese Dyansties rose and fell. That is the nature of society - there is no perfect government, because the people controlling the government eventually become corrupt, or people unfit for the government are given the positions.
Case: Bush.
Most all governments work WELL, but it's up to everyone in the society to maintain it correctly. Because there is no perfect group of people, and no person is perfect, there is no perfect society, no perfect government, no perfect anything, and eventually it all breaks apart. Some, faster than others.
The United States of America has been so for about 230 years now. By this time, most empires in the past began economic downfalls, bad government administration, and degrading standards of society.
That's right. I'm saying U.S.A. is going the hell DOWN. Objections?
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Post by Mahn on May 22, 2008 13:28:20 GMT -6
It's called a 'joke'. In Ray Bradbury's book, Farenheit 49- some odd number, the phoenix symbolized the rise and fall of society. Fahrenheit 451. Great book. |
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Post by Sur Realis on May 22, 2008 16:04:27 GMT -6
It's called a 'joke'. In Ray Bradbury's book, Farenheit 49- some odd number, the phoenix symbolized the rise and fall of society. Fahrenheit 451. Great book. 451. Yeah, a lot of people have suggested it to me, but I never get around to reading it. However, I have read some of Ray Bradbury's works. I do like his stuff. |
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Post by lordphoenix on May 22, 2008 17:22:07 GMT -6
It's called a 'joke'. In Ray Bradbury's book, Farenheit 49- some odd number, the phoenix symbolized the rise and fall of society. Rome rose, and fell. The Byzantine Empire fell. MANY Chinese Dyansties rose and fell. That is the nature of society - there is no perfect government, because the people controlling the government eventually become corrupt, or people unfit for the government are given the positions. Case: Bush. Most all governments work WELL, but it's up to everyone in the society to maintain it correctly. Because there is no perfect group of people, and no person is perfect, there is no perfect society, no perfect government, no perfect anything, and eventually it all breaks apart. Some, faster than others. The United States of America has been so for about 230 years now. By this time, most empires in the past began economic downfalls, bad government administration, and degrading standards of society. That's right. I'm saying U.S.A. is going the hell DOWN. Objections? Hell no, but I do feel the need to expand on one thing, being the pragmatist that I am. What preceded the bad government administration and the economic downfalls of giants like Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and now, America? Degrading moral standards of society. |
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Post by Sur Realis on May 22, 2008 17:27:54 GMT -6
It's called a 'joke'. In Ray Bradbury's book, Farenheit 49- some odd number, the phoenix symbolized the rise and fall of society. Rome rose, and fell. The Byzantine Empire fell. MANY Chinese Dyansties rose and fell. That is the nature of society - there is no perfect government, because the people controlling the government eventually become corrupt, or people unfit for the government are given the positions. Case: Bush. Most all governments work WELL, but it's up to everyone in the society to maintain it correctly. Because there is no perfect group of people, and no person is perfect, there is no perfect society, no perfect government, no perfect anything, and eventually it all breaks apart. Some, faster than others. The United States of America has been so for about 230 years now. By this time, most empires in the past began economic downfalls, bad government administration, and degrading standards of society. That's right. I'm saying U.S.A. is going the hell DOWN. Objections? Hell no, but I do feel the need to expand on one thing, being the pragmatist that I am. What preceded the bad government administration and the economic downfalls of giants like Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and now, America? Degrading moral standards of society. Dunno about Rome and the Byzantine Empire, but for America I put my money on video games and TV; parents are letting TV substitute their need to teach children moral ethics. I could go into detail, but if you don't get it from that you probably never will. |
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Post by lordphoenix on May 22, 2008 19:26:32 GMT -6
Hell no, but I do feel the need to expand on one thing, being the pragmatist that I am. What preceded the bad government administration and the economic downfalls of giants like Rome, the Byzantine Empire, and now, America? Degrading moral standards of society. Dunno about Rome and the Byzantine Empire, but for America I put my money on video games and TV; parents are letting TV substitute their need to teach children moral ethics. I could go into detail, but if you don't get it from that you probably never will. Blame sex. |
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