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Alchemical Night · 03-04-2014

Hi again,

Hmm... interesting perspectives, and more so with the use of classifications too to further elaborate on the "Bimbo" state. Considering this, I have been musing on a concept that could conflate with a subversion or deconstruction of a "Bimbo" profile.

Considering the perception of such a person's dynamic in many narratives, how might the forum feel about a story that sported a "Bimbo" lead - though in such a fashion that they would self-conscious of their disposition and perhaps circuitously use that to the betterment of others or with a wider, more constructive goal in mind?

Though certainly not definitive examples - perhaps, arguably, partial manifestations of this notion - can be found in the characters of Yuri (Dirty Pair Flash) and Shizuka Marikawa (High School of the Dead). In summary, Yuri http://chan.sankakucomplex.com/post/show/1997330 (in the 90's remake of the earlier Dirty Pair franchise) is described as "sugar coated death" and can be considered shallow or vapid, though when necessary is a remarkable combatant, skilled swordswoman and with occasioned rich insight, as well.

Shizuka http://chan.sankakucomplex.com/post/show/1359111 , in turn, can seem flirtatious, lackadaisical and removed; qualities contrasted with her marked medical knowledge and holistic, critical thinking, at times.

Both characters, in their own way, can be engaging as part of a wider narrative. Still, this was as part of a duo (Kei and Yuri) or a group (the Fujimi survivor group). In turn, though, would a similar character be able to hold interest by themselves, or with other characters in tow?

Thanks,

Alchemical Night.

03-04-2014	#2
Alchemical Night Watcher Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 258	Re: Bubble Gum Popped - Querying the "Bimbo" stance Hi again, Hmm... interesting perspectives, and more so with the use of classifications too to further elaborate on the "Bimbo" state. Considering this, I have been musing on a concept that could conflate with a subversion or deconstruction of a "Bimbo" profile. Considering the perception of such a person's dynamic in many narratives, how might the forum feel about a story that sported a "Bimbo" lead - though in such a fashion that they would self-conscious of their disposition and perhaps circuitously use that to the betterment of others or with a wider, more constructive goal in mind? Though certainly not definitive examples - perhaps, arguably, partial manifestations of this notion - can be found in the characters of Yuri (Dirty Pair Flash) and Shizuka Marikawa (High School of the Dead). In summary, Yuri http://chan.sankakucomplex.com/post/show/1997330 (in the 90's remake of the earlier Dirty Pair franchise) is described as "sugar coated death" and can be considered shallow or vapid, though when necessary is a remarkable combatant, skilled swordswoman and with occasioned rich insight, as well. Shizuka http://chan.sankakucomplex.com/post/show/1359111 , in turn, can seem flirtatious, lackadaisical and removed; qualities contrasted with her marked medical knowledge and holistic, critical thinking, at times. Both characters, in their own way, can be engaging as part of a wider narrative. Still, this was as part of a duo (Kei and Yuri) or a group (the Fujimi survivor group). In turn, though, would a similar character be able to hold interest by themselves, or with other characters in tow? Thanks, Alchemical Night.