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Nebula (cloudfalling) wrote in avengers_net,
@ 2018-08-17 15:21:00

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- network, drax, natasha romanoff, nebula, peter quill, thor odinson, tony stark

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I have been watching movies to master this culture's idioms. It's only two thirds as tedious as I'd expected.

Are all Earthers hopeless at combative tactics or is it a media conceit?

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	redledgerkiller 2018-08-17 08:11 pm UTC (link)
	Depends on the person. A majority of people don't know how to properly defend themselves. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	cloudfalling 2018-08-17 08:59 pm UTC (link)
	According the premise of each given film, these are expert warriors. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	redledgerkiller 2018-08-17 09:59 pm UTC (link)
	What movie (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cloudfalling 2018-08-17 10:26 pm UTC (link)
	Several of the "Star Wars", several of the "Star Trek", some of the "Superhero" type… until I got to the third I anticipated the notions of their own planet would be more accurate than those of others. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	the_destroyer 2018-08-17 09:20 pm UTC (link)
	Nebula. Have you watched the films known as First Blood or Predator? They are both tales of revenge and hunting, worthy of consideration. Quill's knowledge of action films is considerable even if outdated. The phones are much more unweildy than they are in the present. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	cloudfalling 2018-08-17 09:25 pm UTC (link)
	The master database shows me these films are older than current speech patterns. But I will queue them. Action films have a lower speech to visual ratio but I thought to establish a baseline of credibility with what I know. I have. I think any films depicting other areas of Earther behavior should likewise be disbelieved. This is an escapist society. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_destroyer 2018-08-17 09:36 pm UTC (link)
	I do not appreciate too much talking. It is a distraction from battle. It is as you say, and Terrans are seeking relief from their mundane lives of tiny phones and delicious cheese snacks. That is what I find most amusing. They truly know how to tell a tale here. Even if it is a stupid tale of manly men with many muscles, using weak weapons such as their guns. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cloudfalling 2018-08-17 09:46 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, I suppose security cannot appreciate itself. Or else shows itself a lie. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_destroyer 2018-08-18 12:22 am UTC (link)
	This is true. I find their tiny guns amusing. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	tordenguden 2018-08-17 09:21 pm UTC (link)
	Midgardians have their own concept of battle and valour. There are also many different types of media that are not representations of warfare. I personally enjoy the 'pixar' movies. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	cloudfalling 2018-08-17 09:45 pm UTC (link)
	I had ruled those out as patently nonrealistic. Perhaps I should reconsider. What is it that appeals to you in them, Midgardian? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tordenguden 2018-08-18 01:00 am UTC (link)
	I am Asgardian. My people call those of this realm 'Midgardian'. I enjoy the simplicity of them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cloudfalling 2018-08-18 02:39 am UTC (link)
	I see. Apologies. Tell me one? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tordenguden 2018-08-18 02:49 am UTC (link)
	There is one that is a tale of toys. These toys are sentient, and come alive once Midgardians are out of the room. The moral of the story is that toys have the same feelings and strife as those who play with them. It is a philosophical study about who is truly the plaything vs the master. I have watched it many times. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	thehoffs_twin 2018-08-17 09:25 pm UTC (link)
	Pretty much useless. I was like 8, and no one taught me how to fight. Had to learn from space pirates, since y'know, they would've killed me if I hadn't learned. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	reassuring Neb is reassuring. Not. cloudfalling 2018-08-17 09:44 pm UTC (link)
	Yes, they would have. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: reassuring Neb is reassuring. Not. thehoffs_twin 2018-08-18 01:08 am UTC (link)
	Right?! Thank you! No one gets it!! I had to frickin' fight daily which is why I kick so much ass now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cloudfalling 2018-08-18 02:40 am UTC (link)
	Showing, not telling, is always more convincing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thehoffs_twin 2018-08-18 02:47 am UTC (link)
	But I tell such awesome stories! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	the_iron_man 2018-08-17 09:34 pm UTC (link)
	Hey, Violet Beauregarde. You need to watch Enter the Dragon. Bruce Lee. Mirror room. Stupid blocky claw hand. Classic. (Reply to this) (Thread)

cloudfalling
2018-08-17 09:52 pm UTC (link)

I judged against connecting my consciousness directly to Earth's internet, but you tempt me, Stark.

[pause for googling]

I am not spherical.

The master database shows me that film, like those Drax recommended, is older than current idiom, but I will queue it nonetheless. Since certain of you [Quill] also use references older than current idiom.

It is frustrating being bound to a single civilization like this.

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the_iron_man
2018-08-18 12:20 am UTC (link)

Color fits. Hooking up to the net wouldn't be a bad idea either. Maybe I can help wifi that into you, after I'm done processing the whole I've-made-a-mini-me thing.

Earthlings watch old movies all the time. It doesn't matter if it's current or not. They're considered classics. Quill and I use references because he was a kid in the 80's and I was in high school and college in the 80's. That stuff sticks with you.

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