Spice and Wolf II - Episode 11 Discussion / Poll

[Arashi500]

Originally Posted by h2osprey

This might be wishful thinking, but what are the chances that the third season will be released sometime in the near future (i.e. << 1 year's time)? That only seems to make sense, given how the current arc hasn't even ended..

Optimism, I gotta try it sometime.

I can't imagine waiting more than 14 months for the end of a cliffhanger bu this point.

[MeoTwister5]

We have only one option:

Rebellion!

[Mr. Anime]

crap i think i ll get depressed starting next thursday because
1)season2 is over and we dont know for sure if there will be a 3rd season (we would even need a 4th or 5th to be happy)
2) novel translations dont seem to go fast atm (nothing new over the last months concerning volume 5 and 6)

when the 1st season of SaW ended, code geass consoled me but what now? Only hope is that there will be a next season soon and that the next episode ends the way i want^^ (lawrence saying the words we all want him to say ----> horo breaks out in tears etc)

[SaintessHeart]

Come to think of it, I find the concept behind Spice and Wolf interesting, but what bores the braincells out of me is their relationship. Yes, I find the love story boring.

Maybe it is categorised under an intellectual's watch rather than anything else.

[Sinestra]

A Rebellion huh? well many of us called it. A Rebellion will throw a wrench into anyones money making schemes unless your arms dealer.

I knew something was going to happen but i never fathom it would turn into full blown rebellion against the status quo. If i see Lelouch walking around with a cart and im calling shenanigans

[Vexx]

Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

Come to think of it, I find the concept behind Spice and Wolf interesting, but what bores the braincells out of me is their relationship. Yes, I find the love story boring.

Maybe it is categorised under an intellectual's watch rather than anything else.

The love story *will* become boring if some progress isn't made in their relationship (for good or ill). The author can't just freeze the situation forever, but it is beginning to seem like he keeps diverting into sidestories to avoid continuing the central theme. Fortunately, there are enough interesting stories to get a third season out of it...... but a fourth season I find pretty unlikely unless the author wraps it up in some way in the next year or two. It is only 11 volumes into the story - so he can probably eke out 3 or 4 more before the fish-slapping begins.

[LKK]

Originally Posted by Vexx

he can probably eke out 3 or 4 more before the fish-slapping begins.

"Fish-slapping" Is that some fandom phrase I'm not familiar with? Or do you mean that literally?

[BashZeStampeedo]

Originally Posted by Vexx

The love story *will* become boring if some progress isn't made in their relationship (for good or ill). The author can't just freeze the situation forever, but it is beginning to seem like he keeps diverting into sidestories to avoid continuing the central theme. Fortunately, there are enough interesting stories to get a third season out of it...... but a fourth season I find pretty unlikely unless the author wraps it up in some way in the next year or two. It is only 11 volumes into the story - so he can probably eke out 3 or 4 more before the fish-slapping begins.

So you mean the novels are STILL dragging it out at volume 11? I was just thinking that where we are at volume 5 there would have to be a tipping point. My guess was that some contrived new situation would temporarily force them further apart for another volume or two after this one (which is doubly likely if one of them finally admits something this season). But to go that far is ridiculously contrived when there are so many more interesting issues they still have to deal with if they do decide to have a relationship. I hope that's not what you meant, because Lawrence will die of old age before they even get to Yoitsu at this rate

[FTGT]

*FTGT just watched the episode and is shocked beyond words*

What (the hell) just happened between Horo and Lawrence?

Just let me explain how I understood Horos behaviour during the last episode 10:

Spoiler for no spoiler, just to avoid overlarge post:

At first I thought Horo went out of character, since she was insisting on carrying out the risky deal, although a few episodes ago she wanted Lawrence to avoid any danger.
But giving this some more thoughts (and reading some other comments about it), I guess I do understand her now. To cut a long story short:

By playing Lawrences "cargo" of her own free will, she shows him that she is not just his cargo (...ok, that sounds even confusing to myself). *cough*
Let me try to explain it differently:

Horo found out that her attempt on getting closer to Lawrence "Sheep" Kraft doesnt work any longer. All the flirting and provoking seems to bounce off of him and rather recoils at her lately. So she must find another way to gain his trust and affection. So she wants to become a trustworthy companion and partner for him, by telling him:
"I want to take my part in your business. So please stay as you were: a calculating business man with a strong will to make profit. Dont be too considerate and carefull with me and trust me like I trust you."

I hope my point of view comes across....

With this in my mind I watched one of the most meaningful conversations in S&W so far.... and was confused by it.
This is what we all saw and read (together with what went through my mind watching it):

Spoiler for Conversation between Horo and Lawrence:

Lawrence: "You were as meek as a kitten"
Horo: "There was nothing for me to do but sit quietly, right?"
Lawrence: "No, you really helped me.....Thanks."
(GREAT... Horos plan worked out. He is thankful and ready to cuddle!)
Horo: Youre not going to ask whether those ramblings were true or not?
Lawrence: "I wont"
Horo: "I understand why you made all the decisions yourself. But that doesnt matter. How about you rely on me a little more?"
(I guess Horo wants to say: Now that you think of me as your partner please let us take our relationship to the next level!)
Horo: "Youre feeling the weight of selling me off, arent you?"
(Is it the deal that keeps Lawrence from being more intimate?)
Lawrence: "Im not that sharp"
Horo: "If you practice at anything, you can be. Want to try practicing?"
(Horo wants to say: If you believe in us, we can make it. Let us get it started!)

*FTGT is at the edge of his seat and believes he will see something epic now*

Lawrence: "Relying on you? As if Id fall for that so easily. *Lawrence pets Horos head*"

*facepalm, facedesk and facewall!*

Horo [angry]: "Whats with you?"
(Thanks for asking Horo! If you ask me... I think he is gay)
Lawrence: "I really have gotten used to you"
(Oh Lawrence, you think you are so smart. But in fact you miss one chance after the other.)
Horo: "But your soft-heartedness will never change"
Lawrence: "Well, I wont be so reserved after this. So for a little longer..."
(Ahh I see. Lawrence wants to wait a bit more before he makes his move *sigh*. Well, take your time then.)
Horo: "Thats true, isnt it. Theres no doubt. So, a little longer..."
(Aha, seems as if Horo is also willing to wait. Good girl!)

Horo: "People change with time. Just a little while ago, if I were doing this, you would freeze up."
*Lawrence seems suprised and touches Horos tail*
()
Horo [very upset]: "Dont touch it so casually! Fool!"
( For god sake Lawrence. You have to start with kissing before you let your hand wander around!)
Horo: "When are you going to start panicking?"
Lawrence: "If you say what it is you are thinking, I might start panicking."
(So if Horo would now say "Please sleep with me" you would panic. Lawrence you coward!)
Horo: "Hey"
Lawrence: "What?"
Horo: "I want you to start panicking"
(With this Horo just said indirectly that she wants to mate didnt she?)

*FTGT is all excited again and waits for the Horo and Lawrence to "level up"*

*Horo and Lawrence look each other in the eye*
Lawrence: "I know"

*FTGT holds his breath....there it is. The moment he is been waiting for so long. Hopefully it will be a long kiss full of tenderness*

*Horo leans against Lawrences shoulder*
Horo: "Lets end our journey here." *The scene fades to black*



*FTGT falls down from his chair*

Horo: "Do you think Im joking?"
Lawrence [upset]: "Of course!"
(FTGT [very upset]: "DEFINITELY!")

Horo: "It wasnt a joke."
Lawrence: "I made a contract with you to bring you to your hometown!"
Horo: "We have already come pretty close, havent we?"
Lawrence: "But, so suddenly... Why?"
(Thanks for asking.)

Horo: "That fox said so, right? Treasure your meeting. So profound for a human female. I want to treasure our meeting. Thats why parting here is for the best."
Lawrence: "I also want to treasure our meeting. But there is no way I can accept that decision."
(THATS THE SPIRIT!)
Horo: "This journey has truly been fun. Laughing, crying. Even with me being as cunning as I am, yelling like a kid when we fight.... its been a stunning experience for my body after being alone for such a long time. I truly want this to continue forever."
Lawrence: "Then..."
Horo: "Its not that Im scared of the thought that I will be at your deathbed. Im already used to that."
(Then what is the problem?)
Horo: "But you are such a soft-hearted person. No matter what I do, you accept it. Thats why... Im scared."
(Come again? So it is scary because he is a softy?)
Lawrence: "Scared?"
Horo: "Bantering with you is fun. So much that I want to eat you up. But if you only eat tasty things, what will happen? If its better tomorrow than it was today, and better the day after than it is tomorrow, you will expect it to become even better. But what lies at the end of those ever-rising steps? Before long, we wont be able to be satisfied, our fun banter will become weather-worn, and all that will be left is faded memories. Thats why Im scared. Scared of having our fun times sped up, because of your kindness."
Lawrence: "Havent you seen even one? A tale that continues happily ever after?"
Horo: "There is no such thing"
(Lawrence <= hopeless romantic, Horo <= depressingly realistic)
Horo: "You are on the verge of realizing your dream. There is no more suitable time than now to end the tale, is there?"
Lawrence: "Perhaps."
(*meep* Wrong answer!)

After that Lawrence provokes Horo and they end up teasing each other in a friendly and funny way, as if nothing had happened.

Please help me to understand this. Is Horo really serious about leaving Lawrence because of something cheesy as "It's always best to leave when things are at their best"?
Or is it just another trick and she is in fact trying to provoke Lawrence even more until he cant stand it any longer and says: "I love you, please stay by my side until I die"?

Originally Posted by Starburst

This anime season has gone way too quickly, I can't believe we're nearing the end already. Soon I'll be back to my daily visits to the novel translations hoping for updates.

To this^ I have to agree. What an enormous loss for my weekly routine.

[Arashi500]

Originally Posted by FTGT

*FTGT just watched the episode and is shocked beyond words*

What (the hell) just happened between Horo and Lawrence?

Just let me explain how I understood Horos behaviour during the last episode 10:

Spoiler for no spoiler, just to avoid overlarge post:

At first I thought Horo went out of character, since she was insisting on carrying out the risky deal, although a few episodes ago she wanted Lawrence to avoid any danger.
But giving this some more thoughts (and reading some other comments about it), I guess I do understand her now. To cut a long story short:

By playing Lawrences "cargo" of her own free will, she shows him that she is not just his cargo (...ok, that sounds even confusing to myself). *cough*
Let me try to explain it differently:

Horo found out that her attempt on getting closer to Lawrence "Sheep" Kraft doesnt work any longer. All the flirting and provoking seems to bounce off of him and rather recoils at her lately. So she must find another way to gain his trust and affection. So she wants to become a trustworthy companion and partner for him, by telling him:
"I want to take my part in your business. So please stay as you were: a calculating business man with a strong will to make profit. Dont be too considerate and carefull with me and trust me like I trust you."

I hope my point of view comes across....

With this in my mind I watched one of the most meaningful conversations in S&W so far.... and was confused by it.
This is what we all saw and read (together with what went through my mind watching it):

Spoiler for Conversation between Horo and Lawrence:

Lawrence: "You were as meek as a kitten"
Horo: "There was nothing for me to do but sit quietly, right?"
Lawrence: "No, you really helped me.....Thanks."
(GREAT... Horos plan worked out. He is thankful and ready to cuddle!)
Horo: Youre not going to ask whether those ramblings were true or not?
Lawrence: "I wont"
Horo: "I understand why you made all the decisions yourself. But that doesnt matter. How about you rely on me a little more?"
(I guess Horo wants to say: Now that you think of me as your partner please let us take our relationship to the next level!)
Horo: "Youre feeling the weight of selling me off, arent you?"
(Is it the deal that keeps Lawrence from being more intimate?)
Lawrence: "Im not that sharp"
Horo: "If you practice at anything, you can be. Want to try practicing?"
(Horo wants to say: If you believe in us, we can make it. Let us get it started!)

*FTGT is at the edge of his seat and believes he will see something epic now*

Lawrence: "Relying on you? As if Id fall for that so easily. *Lawrence pets Horos head*"

*facepalm, facedesk and facewall!*

Horo [angry]: "Whats with you?"
(Thanks for asking Horo! If you ask me... I think he is gay)
Lawrence: "I really have gotten used to you"
(Oh Lawrence, you think you are so smart. But in fact you miss one chance after the other.)
Horo: "But your soft-heartedness will never change"
Lawrence: "Well, I wont be so reserved after this. So for a little longer..."
(Ahh I see. Lawrence wants to wait a bit more before he makes his move *sigh*. Well, take your time then.)
Horo: "Thats true, isnt it. Theres no doubt. So, a little longer..."
(Aha, seems as if Horo is also willing to wait. Good girl!)

Horo: "People change with time. Just a little while ago, if I were doing this, you would freeze up."
*Lawrence seems suprised and touches Horos tail*
()
Horo [very upset]: "Dont touch it so casually! Fool!"
( For god sake Lawrence. You have to start with kissing before you let your hand wander around!)
Horo: "When are you going to start panicking?"
Lawrence: "If you say what it is you are thinking, I might start panicking."
(So if Horo would now say "Please sleep with me" you would panic. Lawrence you coward!)
Horo: "Hey"
Lawrence: "What?"
Horo: "I want you to start panicking"
(With this Horo just said indirectly that she wants to mate didnt she?)

*FTGT is all excited again and waits for the Horo and Lawrence to "level up"*

*Horo and Lawrence look each other in the eye*
Lawrence: "I know"

*FTGT holds his breath....there it is. The moment he is been waiting for so long. Hopefully it will be a long kiss full of tenderness*

*Horo leans against Lawrences shoulder*
Horo: "Lets end our journey here." *The scene fades to black*



*FTGT falls down from his chair*

Horo: "Do you think Im joking?"
Lawrence [upset]: "Of course!"
(FTGT [very upset]: "DEFINITELY!")

Horo: "It wasnt a joke."
Lawrence: "I made a contract with you to bring you to your hometown!"
Horo: "We have already come pretty close, havent we?"
Lawrence: "But, so suddenly... Why?"
(Thanks for asking.)

Horo: "That fox said so, right? Treasure your meeting. So profound for a human female. I want to treasure our meeting. Thats why parting here is for the best."
Lawrence: "I also want to treasure our meeting. But there is no way I can accept that decision."
(THATS THE SPIRIT!)
Horo: "This journey has truly been fun. Laughing, crying. Even with me being as cunning as I am, yelling like a kid when we fight.... its been a stunning experience for my body after being alone for such a long time. I truly want this to continue forever."
Lawrence: "Then..."
Horo: "Its not that Im scared of the thought that I will be at your deathbed. Im already used to that."
(Then what is the problem?)
Horo: "But you are such a soft-hearted person. No matter what I do, you accept it. Thats why... Im scared."
(Come again? So it is scary because he is a softy?)
Lawrence: "Scared?"
Horo: "Bantering with you is fun. So much that I want to eat you up. But if you only eat tasty things, what will happen? If its better tomorrow than it was today, and better the day after than it is tomorrow, you will expect it to become even better. But what lies at the end of those ever-rising steps? Before long, we wont be able to be satisfied, our fun banter will become weather-worn, and all that will be left is faded memories. Thats why Im scared. Scared of having our fun times sped up, because of your kindness."
Lawrence: "Havent you seen even one? A tale that continues happily ever after?"
Horo: "There is no such thing"
(Lawrence <= hopeless romantic, Horo <= depressingly realistic)
Horo: "You are on the verge of realizing your dream. There is no more suitable time than now to end the tale, is there?"
Lawrence: "Perhaps."
(*meep* Wrong answer!)

After that Lawrence provokes Horo and they end up teasing each other in a friendly and funny way, as if nothing had happened.

Please help me to understand this. Is Horo really serious about leaving Lawrence because of something cheesy as "It's always best to leave when things are at their best"?
Or is it just another trick and she is in fact trying to provoke Lawrence even more until he cant stand it any longer and says: "I love you, please stay by my side until I die"?




To this^ I have to agree. What an enormous loss for my weekly routine.

I am pretty sure she was just sugar coating her meaning.

[BashZeStampeedo]

Originally Posted by FTGT

*FTGT just watched the episode and is shocked beyond words*

What (the hell) just happened between Horo and Lawrence?

Just let me explain how I understood Horos behaviour during the last episode 10:

Spoiler for no spoiler, just to avoid overlarge post:

At first I thought Horo went out of character, since she was insisting on carrying out the risky deal, although a few episodes ago she wanted Lawrence to avoid any danger.
But giving this some more thoughts (and reading some other comments about it), I guess I do understand her now. To cut a long story short:

By playing Lawrences "cargo" of her own free will, she shows him that she is not just his cargo (...ok, that sounds even confusing to myself). *cough*
Let me try to explain it differently:

Horo found out that her attempt on getting closer to Lawrence "Sheep" Kraft doesnt work any longer. All the flirting and provoking seems to bounce off of him and rather recoils at her lately. So she must find another way to gain his trust and affection. So she wants to become a trustworthy companion and partner for him, by telling him:
"I want to take my part in your business. So please stay as you were: a calculating business man with a strong will to make profit. Dont be too considerate and carefull with me and trust me like I trust you."

I hope my point of view comes across....

With this in my mind I watched one of the most meaningful conversations in S&W so far.... and was confused by it.
This is what we all saw and read (together with what went through my mind watching it):

Spoiler for Conversation between Horo and Lawrence:

Lawrence: "You were as meek as a kitten"
Horo: "There was nothing for me to do but sit quietly, right?"
Lawrence: "No, you really helped me.....Thanks."
(GREAT... Horos plan worked out. He is thankful and ready to cuddle!)
Horo: Youre not going to ask whether those ramblings were true or not?
Lawrence: "I wont"
Horo: "I understand why you made all the decisions yourself. But that doesnt matter. How about you rely on me a little more?"
(I guess Horo wants to say: Now that you think of me as your partner please let us take our relationship to the next level!)
Horo: "Youre feeling the weight of selling me off, arent you?"
(Is it the deal that keeps Lawrence from being more intimate?)
Lawrence: "Im not that sharp"
Horo: "If you practice at anything, you can be. Want to try practicing?"
(Horo wants to say: If you believe in us, we can make it. Let us get it started!)

*FTGT is at the edge of his seat and believes he will see something epic now*

Lawrence: "Relying on you? As if Id fall for that so easily. *Lawrence pets Horos head*"

*facepalm, facedesk and facewall!*

Horo [angry]: "Whats with you?"
(Thanks for asking Horo! If you ask me... I think he is gay)
Lawrence: "I really have gotten used to you"
(Oh Lawrence, you think you are so smart. But in fact you miss one chance after the other.)
Horo: "But your soft-heartedness will never change"
Lawrence: "Well, I wont be so reserved after this. So for a little longer..."
(Ahh I see. Lawrence wants to wait a bit more before he makes his move *sigh*. Well, take your time then.)
Horo: "Thats true, isnt it. Theres no doubt. So, a little longer..."
(Aha, seems as if Horo is also willing to wait. Good girl!)

Horo: "People change with time. Just a little while ago, if I were doing this, you would freeze up."
*Lawrence seems suprised and touches Horos tail*
()
Horo [very upset]: "Dont touch it so casually! Fool!"
( For god sake Lawrence. You have to start with kissing before you let your hand wander around!)
Horo: "When are you going to start panicking?"
Lawrence: "If you say what it is you are thinking, I might start panicking."
(So if Horo would now say "Please sleep with me" you would panic. Lawrence you coward!)
Horo: "Hey"
Lawrence: "What?"
Horo: "I want you to start panicking"
(With this Horo just said indirectly that she wants to mate didnt she?)

*FTGT is all excited again and waits for the Horo and Lawrence to "level up"*

*Horo and Lawrence look each other in the eye*
Lawrence: "I know"

*FTGT holds his breath....there it is. The moment he is been waiting for so long. Hopefully it will be a long kiss full of tenderness*

*Horo leans against Lawrences shoulder*
Horo: "Lets end our journey here." *The scene fades to black*



*FTGT falls down from his chair*

Horo: "Do you think Im joking?"
Lawrence [upset]: "Of course!"
(FTGT [very upset]: "DEFINITELY!")

Horo: "It wasnt a joke."
Lawrence: "I made a contract with you to bring you to your hometown!"
Horo: "We have already come pretty close, havent we?"
Lawrence: "But, so suddenly... Why?"
(Thanks for asking.)

Horo: "That fox said so, right? Treasure your meeting. So profound for a human female. I want to treasure our meeting. Thats why parting here is for the best."
Lawrence: "I also want to treasure our meeting. But there is no way I can accept that decision."
(THATS THE SPIRIT!)
Horo: "This journey has truly been fun. Laughing, crying. Even with me being as cunning as I am, yelling like a kid when we fight.... its been a stunning experience for my body after being alone for such a long time. I truly want this to continue forever."
Lawrence: "Then..."
Horo: "Its not that Im scared of the thought that I will be at your deathbed. Im already used to that."
(Then what is the problem?)
Horo: "But you are such a soft-hearted person. No matter what I do, you accept it. Thats why... Im scared."
(Come again? So it is scary because he is a softy?)
Lawrence: "Scared?"
Horo: "Bantering with you is fun. So much that I want to eat you up. But if you only eat tasty things, what will happen? If its better tomorrow than it was today, and better the day after than it is tomorrow, you will expect it to become even better. But what lies at the end of those ever-rising steps? Before long, we wont be able to be satisfied, our fun banter will become weather-worn, and all that will be left is faded memories. Thats why Im scared. Scared of having our fun times sped up, because of your kindness."
Lawrence: "Havent you seen even one? A tale that continues happily ever after?"
Horo: "There is no such thing"
(Lawrence <= hopeless romantic, Horo <= depressingly realistic)
Horo: "You are on the verge of realizing your dream. There is no more suitable time than now to end the tale, is there?"
Lawrence: "Perhaps."
(*meep* Wrong answer!)

After that Lawrence provokes Horo and they end up teasing each other in a friendly and funny way, as if nothing had happened.

Please help me to understand this. Is Horo really serious about leaving Lawrence because of something cheesy as "It's always best to leave when things are at their best"?
Or is it just another trick and she is in fact trying to provoke Lawrence even more until he cant stand it any longer and says: "I love you, please stay by my side until I die"?




To this^ I have to agree. What an enormous loss for my weekly routine.

I think we're all reading too far into this, but here's my take. If Horo wanted Lawrence, and not just sex with Lawrence, she has had plenty of opportunity to say so. He's been waiting pretty damn patiently.

She knows he wants to get intimate. She's noticed the signs that he keeps holding back;
- he stops himself from saying something "serious" when they first get to the city.
- he stops himself from "petting" her a couple of times in the past few episodes.
- he gets upset when she presses him about his apparent virginity and her many apparent partners.
- him clearly wanting to jump on her in episode 10, but not doing so.
- him avoiding her at night the past few days.

It's quite clear that he at least cares deeply for her (even if it is possibly unclear that he's entirely in love with her). So why does she keep playing these word games with him? He's too stupid to catch all the double-entendres in their conversations (and this is hardly the time to be so vague). So why isn't she more straightforward? Too proud to stoop to his level? In that case, it would never work out anyway.

To me, they are just missing each other's respective cues. She seems to want sex, and I'm not at all sure why (maybe because she hopes it will help her decide on whether to have a long-term relationship with him?). And Lawrence wants a longer-term relationship (he's clearly not a swinger). So of course he's going to hold back to prevent getting more intimate because it'll already be hard to say goodbye to her at Yoitsu.

I also think that Horo basically confirmed to him that he was right, but then the nun girl convinced him to fight for his "new dream" of being with Horo, because he seemed to be giving up again like he did in Kumerson.

So I think your second statement is what is being foreshadowed here.. I just don't think it is what Horo is necessarily after. I think she's still messed up and not sure what she wants. If Lawrence tells her that he loves her now it might just make things worse.

[Arashi500]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjZnNRvqfVE

Who can' tell me this is'nt fitting for S&W?

"Well you better watch your step, shes a diamond on a landmine."

Also my weekly routine for S&W will be held over by the new season of Doctor Who, so no need for rehab for me =3

[BashZeStampeedo]

Originally Posted by Arashi500

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjZnNRvqfVE

Who can' tell me this is'nt fitting for S&W?

"Well you better watch your step, shes a diamond on a landmine."

Also my weekly routine for S&W will be held over by the new season of Doctor Who, so no need for rehab for me =3

Gotta say, I agree with both points

"Sweet, maybe... Passionate, I suppose... But don't ever mistake that for nice."

[Arashi500]

Billy Talent FTW. Thinking about it, almost every song on the new album could fit somewhere in the series.

http://widget.billytalent.com/widget/arashi500

The Doctor and his constantly changing companions' adventures are just as important to me as S&W.

[Vexx]

Originally Posted by LKK

"Fish-slapping" Is that some fandom phrase I'm not familiar with? Or do you mean that literally?

Heh... no, not "fandom". Obscure reference to the fish-slapping dances of Monty Python (where people slap each other silly with large fish.... later devolved into the "trout slap" of Internet usage.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Vexx

Heh... no, not "fandom". Obscure reference to the fish-slapping dances of Monty Python (where people slap each other silly with large fish.... later devolved into the "trout slap" of Internet usage.

It's no surprise we'd find people on this board who wouldn't understand it though.

[Sinestra]

Originally Posted by Vexx

Heh... no, not "fandom". Obscure reference to the fish-slapping dances of Monty Python (where people slap each other silly with large fish.... later devolved into the "trout slap" of Internet usage.

So damn funny I immediately laughed my ass when i saw this, surprise to see anyone use this reference.

[Kafriel]

Sooo, next episode is the last for now? How can we get a happy ending if Lawrence doesn't become a wolf-god with a huge-ass shop at Holo's village? Joking aside, one episode to end the entire arc and season might be a bit too little, there's a lot of things to do and barely 20 minutes to do them!
Smells like a season 3 next time

[MeoTwister5]

Depends. The ending of the arc might be so mindblowingly awesome that they have to restrict it to a single episode lest they destroy the minds of the anime's fans.

In the same way a friend of mine said that given the series' relative lack of a large fanbase a second season might never arrive. I promptly told him to kiss my hairy Filipino-Chinese ass and lo and behold, we got a season 2 announcement after a while.

[LKK]

Originally Posted by Vexx

Heh... no, not "fandom". Obscure reference to the fish-slapping dances of Monty Python (where people slap each other silly with large fish.... later devolved into the "trout slap" of Internet usage.

Now that you mention it, I do remember that Monty Python sketch. I had no idea that it had transformed into an internet phrase though. (I also use the fact that I haven't seen any Monty Python sketches since the 1970s as an excuse. )