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Anime Fansubs, Part VII

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Of course, a lot of women out there would just say, “Ha! Turnabout’s fair play for all that yuri stuff you guys watch!” Which reminds me of another complaint I have; ten cute inukami (less Tomohané, add Youko), even twins, and nothing happening! Continue reading →

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Co-incidental Oddities

Posted on August 25, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Two of the several animé fansubs I’ve downloaded recently are Inukami and Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan. (The latter translates as “Beat-to-Death-Angel Dokuro-chan” and it’s about that bad after the first couple of episodes). What caught my attention was that Dokuro-chan sounded … Continue reading →

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I Know I’m Slacking…

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Ubu Roi

The last few weeks, I’ve been off my stride, and not producing much for either Houblog or blogHOUSTON. At first, I thought it was just work wearing me down, but lately, I have realized that I’m not sleeping well at … Continue reading →

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“Metal Tub Catch”

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Steven and Shamus have been discussing washpans to the head. In animé it’s like the proverbial pie in the face, and usually happens when someone is too full of themselves. I misremembered some of the details of this scene, but … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This Picture? (Animé Fansubs, Part VI)

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Ubu Roi

This is one of the first shots in my latest fansub download: Coyote Ragtime Show. Federal Investigator Angelica Barnes is enjoying a meal before her shuttle lands on the planet Sandvil. But there’s something very wrong here. Can you spot … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: World Created, God Rests on Seventh Day

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Not that I’m trying to suggest that KPRC-2 is, you know, a bit behind the times with their headlines, but they’ve just now noticed that people who play online games don’t always play characters of the same sex as themselves. … Continue reading →

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This is Not A Meme

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Ubu Roi

Nope. Not a meme. Unh-uh. I just happened to feel like doing a list of my own. Anyway, that’s my story. and I’m sticking to it. One book that changed your life: One? One? Crap. Pick anything by Robert A. … Continue reading →

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