random questions, random answers

[orangerful]

LOL so like 12 days ago I asked for ragnarok_08 to ask my 5 questions as part of a meme and then I sat here and didn't answer ANY OF THEM. LOL. I am so awful at question memes. But it's 7pm and I'm mentally done with work even though I have two hours left.

1. What do you love the most about Buffy The Vampire Slayer?
The care that was taken with telling a full and complete story. That Joss had a vision and the conclusion to the story felt right. Yes, it faltered every now and then, but the core of the show was always there. Friendship, feminism, and doing what is right.

2. What genre you love reading?
Oooh that is tricky! I can't tell you genres I don't typically read (ROMANCE) but if a book is well written, I will give it a try. I really enjoy Science Fiction that takes a current situation and throws it to an extreme (Hunger Games and reality survival, Unwind and abortion debate) but I've recently really started to enjoy realistic fiction...as long as it's SHORT. LOL. I can't take long-winded realistic fiction.

3. Is there any type of music that you're not a fan of?
Rap and Pop!Country. Both of them tend to represent values I don't agree with (not always, but many times I'm uncomfortable with the things being said)

4. DC Comics or Marvel Comics?
Vertigo! Image! IDW! :) I guess if I had to pick between those two, I would go Marvel's superheroes. But most of my favorite series are Vertigo which is owned by DC...

5. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas. I love buying presents for people. I love all the little traditions, like making cookies and watching movies. I don't really have any other time of year that I have a traditional activity.

And now, a haiku:

Comments

[kaaelyn.livejournal.com]

I dislike rap as well!

Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday for the exact reasons you listed! I love giving gifts to people and making them happy. :)

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

Me too! I'm already brainstorming though I'm trying to be good too. Ugh, this saving for a house is HARD!

[nimnod.livejournal.com]

I do so miss Buffy! There's been nothing quite like it since.

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

So very true. Many have tried but no one has managed to capture the essence of the show. They tend to only focus on one part, and while those shows are still fun to watch, they just don't resonate with me the same way.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

Agreed about BTVS. It wasn't entirely perfect throughout its run, and there were things I wished hadn't happened or were done differently, but by the end I loved how the story was told. That series finale, in my opinion, was well done in showing precisely what the show was about, what Buffy herself was about, defying what a Slayer was, defying what others expected of her, and how it was about giving women that strength to fight back. Just, the entire show was a formative part of my life.

I'm interested in your music answer, because I find all music genres can have certain negative messages depending on the musical artist and what they plan on selling through their particular brand and through the mainstream.

Christmas is definitely one of my favorite holidays, as well. ♥

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, all musical genres have their values and messages and I am VERY picky about my music and musicians and what they support. But I find that turning on a country station or rap station, I am more likely to find something I object to right off the bat?

Also, I HATE RADIO. I don't listen to it because it just frustrates me. So much music out there and it's the same damn songs over and over. I have thousands of songs on my iPod and I LOVE surfing Spotify for new music. I tend to listen to singer/songwriter people, I can't abide most pop music and what it sells. I like to listen to people where if you grabbed their instruments and unplugged all the speakers, they would still be able to step up and perform. (which is who I fell for Bastille)

[ragnarok-08.livejournal.com]

Thank you for answering my questions - very good answers!

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Sorry it took me so long to get around to them. I usually answer memes on slow nights at work but I've been flipped this month so I haven't had as many nights to goof off. :)

[penderies.livejournal.com]

I love your Buffy answer! One of the reasons I will always love that show.

That drawing is so cute!

[orangerful.livejournal.com]

It really is one of the greatest shows ever. I've managed to convince friends to watch it, friends older and younger than me, and they have BOTH loved it, which comforts me.