Well . . .

[Li'l Lemmy]

We've all blamed FUNimation for something or other, because we wish they would have done something differently about this, that or the other thing . . . but no matter how much we gripe, there's really no sense in getting overly upset; we should just be thankful that the series is in America at all, and thank FUNi for making it all possible. After all, they have our best interests in mind.

And I have proof! I was listening in on the original meetings.


FUNi exec: First off, we're glad you could be here.
Vegeta: Of course.
FUNi exec: Now, I'd like to discuss some changes that we'll have to make with the show to tailor it to American audiences.
Vegeta: What? No one mentioned any changes.
FUNi exec: For example, it looks as though we'll have to change your voice somewhat for the English dub.
Vegeta: What do you mean?
FUNi exec: Well, it's . . . you just don't sound "evil" enough. Villains can't sound normal. We need an exaggerated voice that demonstrates your intentions so that everyone can tell.
Vegeta: Hmm. (casually looks away) Probably, there won't be much question regarding my intentions when you find yourself in Hell for bringing this up.
FUNi exec: See? We hear the words, but we're just not feeling it.
Vegeta: Nonsensical bastard! It's not the same now, anyway; there was that business in the past, but I do change.
FUNi exec: Well, we're not thinking that far ahead. And stop swearing.
Vegeta: What was that?
FUNi exec: Censorship, my friend. We can't have you using those gutter words that every adult uses; we need to tone you down a bit. For the children.
Vegeta: Children already watch Dragonball Z.
FUNi exec: Yes, but think realistically. Parents don't swear around their children for real, and children don't really ever swear.
Vegeta: The hell they don't.
FUNi exec: Don't say "hell". Say "H.F.I.L.: Home For Infinite Losers".
Vegeta: Can I leave now?
Chibi Trunks: (jumps up) Dammit!
FUNi exec: What is he doing?
Chibi Trunks: (jumps again) Dammit!
Vegeta: (shrugs) I don't hear anything.
FUNi exec: Are you kidding me?
Chibi Trunks: (imitates his father) "Dammit" this, and "dammit" that! You piece of crap!
Vegeta: Oh, that.
FUNi exec: Yeah, that. What is he doing?
Vegeta: Well, he's not swearing. Children don't swear, remember? Maybe he's singing.
FUNi exec: We'll need to edit your son out of the show altogether.
Chibi Trunks: What the . . . you bastard!
FUNi exec: (head explodes from overuse of bad words)
Chibi Trunks: (blinks, stares)
Vegeta: (lowers the hand with ready ki energy) Oh. Saves me the trouble.
Chibi Trunks: Is it over, Papa?
Vegeta: Not really. I've seen this before; they're probably going to redraw the head to make it look like he has one.


(Li'l Lemmy, just trying to have a little fun.)


EDIT: On an additional note, I actually do like the Chris Sabat voice just fine, and enjoy both the original and dub versions of Dragonball Z.

[Son Goku]

If there was only a fanfiction section (not including one on the Randomness board)

[Detective X]

Very, very nice. It kept me entertained all the way through.

The punch line about redrawn heads at the end really clenches it. Excellent work.

[Li'l Lemmy]

Just a lame attempt to be funny, really . . . but thanks! Plus it's hard to think of anything new to say that somebody hasn't already said, a.k.a. the usual "Which Buu is the strongest" garbage that nobody wants to hear. Though at the same time, I don't want to look as thought I'm posting for no reason . . .

Maybe there should be a fanfiction-something-or-other. Dunno. Maybe my brain is just fried today from the heat.



(Li'l Lemmy, just there.)


EDIT: Hey, wait a minute. Am I posting in the wrong place? Someone feel free to point that out to me.

[Jerseymilk]

That was really funny. I especially loved when you threw Chibi Trunks in there. XDDDD Great job Lil'Lemmy.^^

[Leotaku]

Haha. That was an original topic. Interesting, and quite funny.
Nice stuff.

EDIT: On an additional note, I actually do like the Chris Sabat voice just fine, and enjoy both the original and dub versions of Dragonball Z.

I don't mind him either. Although, was it just me, or was his voice deeper in Budokai 3 than it was in the anime? That bothered me a little, since it wasn't what I was used to. Maybe it's just me.

[Li'l Lemmy]

I'm glad I was able to evoke a chuckle or two, but . . . actually, this post may have been a bad idea. It's not necessarily bad, and I had fun with it; it's just not really a topic in the traditional sense, I suppose. And unless an administrator is willing to disagree, that probably falls under "posts of little relevance".

I'll have to watch myself more carefully in the future. What do you think?


(Li'l Lemmy, just trying to be careful.)

[laserkid]

It certainly doesn't kill a messageboard to have an occasional joke thrown in as a thread; so long as its relevant to the subject matter. It also isnt something overused, so I don't see a problem - but then it's also not my board to say so either way.

[*PINHEAD*]

I chuckled. Good job

[Leotaku]

I'm glad I was able to evoke a chuckle or two, but . . . actually, this post may have been a bad idea. It's not necessarily bad, and I had fun with it; it's just not really a topic in the traditional sense, I suppose. And unless an administrator is willing to disagree, that probably falls under "posts of little relevance".

I'll have to watch myself more carefully in the future. What do you think?


(Li'l Lemmy, just trying to be careful.)

Eh. If your topic's stayed open this long, I'm sure no one has a problem with it.
Don't worry about it. It's original, and does have something to do with DragonBall.