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What Ouran has Taught You

posted 11 years ago by DontDreamItBeIt
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I am literally stuck for ideas! Someone help me make a master list?

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[–] showsovermeatbag 11 years ago

Ouran taught me not to *beep* overthink reverse harem animes there's nothing to learn just *beep* watch it.

Ichi, ni, sunshine, yon.....WE GO!!

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[–] DontDreamItBeIt 11 years ago

Lighten up, it's a joke! It's one of those internet things, like inside jokes for the fandom type thing.

For example:
Repo! The Genetic Opera has taught me to always be ready for surgery, surgery.

That movie actually didn't teach me anything, but that line is an inside joke from one of the songs from the movie. I can't think of anything for Ouran, so I need help! Here, you try one.

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[–] showsovermeatbag 11 years ago

Ouran taught me that guys who think inside jokes for the fandom is cool are really just douchebags.

Ichi, ni, sunshine, yon.....WE GO!!

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[–] DontDreamItBeIt 11 years ago

Thanks for ruining it

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[–] showsovermeatbag 11 years ago

No you.

Ichi, ni, sunshine, yon.....WE GO!!

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[–] Juggernauts 11 years ago

To actually answer the question seriously, I think Ouran did a lot for gender identity stereotypes. There was always a light hearted, satirical humour surrounding the LGBT community in the show, but Haruhi identifying only as a biological female (but socially identifying as neither) and having a father who also likes to dress in women's clothing was actually very poignant.

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[–] DontDreamItBeIt 11 years ago

Oh yeah, that's actually really good! The show doesn't identify peoples' sexualities very much, like with Haruhi and how her dad is a crossdresser but also still likes women. The twins are also straight, but they might confuse audiences by their "brotherly love." This show really blurs the line when it comes to sexuality.

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[–] Alchemistlover 11 years ago

Well in a serious way i think Ouran is all about friendship. It sounds corny but i love the way it was portrayed. The series had some really good episodes as to what the clubs members were like before they became a family. The twins were bullies who took their anger out on everyone and kept to themselves, Kyoya was only interested in what his father thought of him and had nobody besides his sister, and Tamaki was taken away form his mother. Then Tamaki came in wanting another family and they became one. Honestly the first time i watched the series i cried a bit at some points. Honestly i don't see how anyone could say "this series doesn't have any meaning" when looking at those episodes. Not the most philosophical series ever but it had it's moments of emotion. so that's what Ouran taught me: value your friends.

"Human kind can not gain anything without first giving something in return- Alphonse Elric

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[–] DontDreamItBeIt 11 years ago

Woah chill out, no one's judging you about anything! People in this fandom are pretty open minded I'd assume, so you don't have to worry. Also, thank you so much for your imput! Ouran has certainly touched the lives of many people, and I'm glad you feel the same way as well.

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[–] Alchemistlover 11 years ago

lol i didn't expect you to judge me but who knows people are rude. And yes Ouran is awesome in many ways i seriously need to re watch it. Btw who's your fave character? Mine's Kyoya or Haruhi!

"Human kind can not gain anything without first giving something in return- Alphonse Elric

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[–] DontDreamItBeIt 11 years ago

Oh no, I wasn't judging you at all! But you were all like "I'm not gay I'm a girl" so I wanted to let you know that this community isn't very judgemental so you don't have to specify those kinds of things. If any of that actually makes sense.

Anyways, my favorite character used to be Hunny, because I love how he is the epitome of how people aren't always how they first appear, but then I kind of started liking Kyoya more. I actually didn't really notice it at first, but then my sister told me how whenever we watch Ouran, I always obsess over him, so I was in denial for a little while, but I would now say he is my favorite character. It's kind of difficult though, because I like animes where there are a ton of characters that each have their own little mini fan following, so I'm not used to liking a character with so many fans.

Also, you totally need to rewatch it. The only thing better than watching Ouran the first time is rewatching it, because then you get to have a bit of nostalgia when you watch it, and it's a beautiful feeling. I was so excited because I got the DVD series of Ouran for Hannukah, and it's so great to not have to dig deep into the cyber world to try to find mostly (il)legal copies of the episodes.

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[–] Alchemistlover 11 years ago

Thank you for saying IMBD is a non-judgmental place it seems to be. I actually have Ouran on DVD and started re-watching it but got into other series i haven't seen before so i'll watch it again soon. Oh and yeah i didn't really notice Kyoya until the beach episode kind of heard not to notice him after that lol.

"Human kind can not gain anything without first giving something in return- Alphonse Elric

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[–] ptlm1202 11 years ago

To actually answer the question seriously, I think Ouran did a lot for gender identity stereotypes. There was always a light hearted, satirical humour surrounding the LGBT community in the show, but Haruhi identifying only as a biological female (but socially identifying as neither) and having a father who also likes to dress in women's clothing was actually very poignant.

I agree with you, Juggernauts. In the first episode, before they discovered that Haruhi is a girl, Tamaki thought she was a gay boy.

I also noticed that Ouran teaches that you shouldn't be afraid to be yourself. For example, Honey goes against his family's wishes of him being a martial arts fighter when he joins the Host Club. The Host Club allows Honey the opportunity to be himself: sweet, innocent, kind, and cake-loving.

Before Hikaru and Kaoru join the Host Club, they only interact with each other and close themselves off from everyone else. Once they join the club, Hikaru and Kaoru learn to interact with others and make new friends.

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[–] Juggernauts 11 years ago

Completely agree in relation to Honey. His family was pressuring him to fit a very masculine archetype when in reality he was much more naturally feminine, and there's nothing wrong with that. Yay for gender discourse!

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[–] Alchemistlover 11 years ago

Before Hikaru and Kaoru join the Host Club, they only interact with each other and close themselves off from everyone else. Once they join the club, Hikaru and Kaoru learn to interact with others and make new friends.
Exactly to em Kyoya and Tamaki's story's were sad as well. I personally think the moments were made more emotional because you didn't expect the hosts to have sad back story's.

"Human kind can not gain anything without first giving something in return- Alphonse Elric

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