Post by: Smash_Brother on January 04, 2007, 06:04:35 PM
However, and I'm stunned no one has mentioned this yet, Tingle has a challenger and that challenger has likewise stepped forth from the LoZ franchise.
You see, gäy videogame characters aren't anything out of the ordinary. In fact, games like Fable, Fallouts 1 and 2 and the Sims all allow for homosexual marriages without drawing much attention. It wasn't the fact that Tingle was perceived as gäy which earned him the top spot. It was the fact that he was insanely over the top in his fruitiness which beat out all competitors, male and female alike.
But as I said, a challenger approaches! Ladies and gentlemen, meet Falbi!
As if Falbi's attire and appearance weren't suggestive enough, his sassy walk and innuendo-laced dialogue should be.
First of all, the use of the word "fantastication" pretty much buries the needle when it comes to suggestion (though, his somewhat depressed looking partner down in the lake also uses the word). He's also notably disappointed that there's only one "big guy" here to partake in the festivities.
But if that's not enough, one of his following lines absolutely seals the deal.
I apologize if anyone finds this post mean spirited. I'm not intending to make fun of homosexuals in any way, but you can't deny that this innuendo is anything but subtle. In fact, I dare say it's bashing us right over the head.
Though Tingle may have been one fruity little bastard, I don't think he ever had any dialogue that was anywhere NEAR this suggestive, nor was his occupation selling "cucco" rides to strapping young men.
The torch, my friends, has been passed.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 04, 2007, 06:14:48 PM
Post by: Smoke39 on January 04, 2007, 06:21:24 PM
Post by: Requiem on January 04, 2007, 06:28:25 PM
I HAVE YET TO PLAY TP, but is that what Link looks like after he gets his water tunic?!
Holy shite that's badass!
Post by: 18 Days on January 04, 2007, 07:03:19 PM
Also i reckon that hero chick in the bar is a dyke to
Post by: nitsu niflheim on January 05, 2007, 01:11:42 AM
Link's water tunic is the best ever... no mere palate swap this time.
Post by: UncleBob on January 05, 2007, 01:22:40 AM
But this could all be a cover-up. Renado says he can't stand her and, obviously, Link's way to young for her. Perhaps her way is to "like" people she knows she doesn't have a chance with - thus it maintains her image and she can stay in the closet. Perhaps.
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Post by: Bill Aurion on January 05, 2007, 05:28:31 AM
And I could have sworn she even had a line saying that she liked really strong men somewhere in the game, which would go against the dyke theory...Can anyone remember/confirm/disconfirm?
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 05, 2007, 05:37:48 AM
Post by: vudu on January 05, 2007, 05:54:17 AM
And was it just me, or did the sound he made when he talked sound an awful lot like Big Homosexual Al?
Post by: Ceric on January 05, 2007, 07:37:18 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 08, 2007, 02:30:47 AM
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I think the guy in the Star game is a Tingle Descendant. Upon reaching Middle Age take over the Tingle Mantel.
Yeah, I noticed that as well.
As for Ashei, I didn't see her saying that anywhere in the game but I could be wrong
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on January 08, 2007, 08:03:51 AM
I agree that Falbi is fruity. I disagree that he's fruitier than Tingle. I also disagree that fruity=gay in the bizarre Japanese-influenced fantasy medieval Europe-like land of Hyrule.
Post by: mantidor on January 09, 2007, 07:53:26 AM
And the fact that people haven't made such a big deal about Falbi, who's fruitness is beyond comparison, makes more of a sure thing to me that Tingle is hated not for his fruitness, which I honestly never noticed, but for much more obscure reasons, like the ones exposed here
Post by: nitsu niflheim on January 09, 2007, 08:32:04 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on January 10, 2007, 01:23:28 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 10, 2007, 06:38:18 AM
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Tingle RULES. Like Nitsu above, I like Tingle because he is a really bizarre and interesting character. Not once have I ever really considered his sexuality. I don't really get the Tingle hate, especially if it is linked to sexuality. He is just supposed to be a fun character that gives Zelda that extra bit of character, and I think he functions well in that role.
I think Tingle is just a character everyone loves to hate.
I personally don't have a problem with him, but I love abusing and making fun of him as much as the next guy.
Me and SB had a BLAST sending Tingle to his doom in Four swords adventure. That wouldn't have happened if we did it to another character.
Tingle just gives that charm, know what I am saying?
Post by: Bloodworth on January 11, 2007, 08:20:24 PM
Falbi's dress and mannerisms are certainly the most effeminate, but his speech (ONE BIG GUY) is more like an annoying relative talking down to you like you're three years old. I can't even figure out how the Cucco comment is supposed to be suggestive. :-P
Post by: chris+pie=joy on January 12, 2007, 03:02:00 PM
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Eh, just because a character is fruity, effeminate, or unwilling to grow up doesn't make them a homosexual. I remember people talking about the carpenters in OoT and to this day I see no reason to think of them as anything other than lazy and childish.
Falbi's dress and mannerisms are certainly the most effeminate, but his speech (ONE BIG GUY) is more like an annoying relative talking down to you like you're three years old. I can't even figure out how the Cucco comment is supposed to be suggestive. :-P
...sure it does acutaly....most of the people in zelda apperar as homosexuals in my eyes....like link for instance...
the girls love him but does he like them back??big, fat NO..the yeti seems like the only charactor in TP that seems straight to me....dont get me wrong i love the zelda series but....yea
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 12, 2007, 04:15:22 PM
Wind Waker Link "blushes" (according to Beedle's point of view) when Beedle brings up Tetra...Nice try...
Post by: MarioAllStar on January 12, 2007, 04:23:10 PM
Post by: mantidor on January 13, 2007, 04:12:13 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on January 13, 2007, 03:25:07 PM
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[When does Beedle talk abou Tetra? Isn't he the salesperson?
After getting Nayru's pearl, go to Beedle's ship and he will have bombs for sale...He'll bring up the pirates and their captain...
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TP Link has a photo of Fado in his house... are they brothers? because I cannot find any other explanation of why he would have such photo instead of one of Illia, except... you know...
He also has a picture of all three little kids too...UH OH! =)
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 13, 2007, 03:41:59 PM
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 13, 2007, 05:54:21 PM
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Originally posted by: Bloodworth Falbi's dress and mannerisms are certainly the most effeminate, but his speech (ONE BIG GUY) is more like an annoying relative talking down to you like you're three years old. I can't even figure out how the Cucco comment is supposed to be suggestive. :-P
I'm buying you a gutter for your birthday so you can put your mind in it and join the rest of us.
Falbi's walk is the one thing I couldn't include in this topic, but believe me when I say that it reminds me very much of a drag queen's saunter.
Also, it's not like every character in this game displays mannerisms like this. Someone clearly wanted Falbi's fruitiness to be acknowledged.
Post by: Caliban on January 14, 2007, 10:06:43 AM
Zelda is a lesbian.
The only hetero worth hitting on is Midna in her true form.
So basically everyone else is homo.
Post by: mantidor on January 14, 2007, 12:42:37 PM
Not to mention the dancing.
And has there been any female goron in any Zelda game?
Post by: Smash_Brother on January 15, 2007, 09:45:32 AM
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Originally posted by: mantidor And has there been any female goron in any Zelda game?
Sure, you just can't tell them apart from each other.
Post by: chris+pie=joy on January 15, 2007, 11:15:53 AM
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Originally posted by: mantidor And has there been any female goron in any Zelda game?
Sure, you just can't tell them apart from each other.
...actually...all of the gorons look like dudes....unlless they're...."two-in-one" if u know what i mean....
Post by: Bloodworth on January 15, 2007, 01:58:21 PM
Post by: chris+pie=joy on January 17, 2007, 10:05:04 AM
