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[Spring-Loaded]

gonna be Bolin and Korra cuz they're gonna send love letters back and forth

WHAT A TWIST

I remember thinking they were a better ocuple than Korra+Mako in season 1




anyway. I've been rewatching ATLA. Sokka and Bolin are the same type of characters, but Sokka has so many more and better funny moments because they're not always him saying something silly. Comically unfortunate things happen to him (sleeping with his mouth open for so long that a spider made a web in it, a bug lands in it and Momo grabs the bug+spider out of his mouth) and his completely earnest reactions are hilarious because they're believable. Bolin in TLoK book 3 too often was merely saying one-liners that sound like he's trying to be funny. I don't remember specific from TLoK book 1, but I remember him being funnier there. I'll have to check that out again and see what's up.

That mouth spiderweb scene is one of the funniest things I've seen.

 

[grandjedi6]

nostalgia critic did a top 11 worst episodes of TLA, there's a cameo at the end.

Sokka's Master and Boiling Rock but not The Drill or The Beach? Wut

His reasons were pretty sound though. Except for the Swamp which he only listed "swamps are icky!" as his reasoning lol

 

[Satch]

つ ◕_◕ ༽つ Book 4 |OT| つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

youre going to wait till sunday like everyone else mister

 

[shira]

youre going to wait till sunday like everyone else mister

nostalgia critic did a top 11 worst episodes of TLA, there's a cameo at the end.

I would take any of those 11 over any Korra

つ ◕_◕ ༽つ gif ATLA 1080p bluray つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

edit: oh shit dose ending spoilers --> http://i.imgur.com/G1VPa9H.gif

 

[AniHawk]

I would take any of those 11 over any Korra

maybe you should watch the great divide 11 times in a row. i'm sure by the end you either memorize everything everyone says and how they say it or you become part of the episode

 

[Joeytj]

Yeah, it's gonna be either Mako or nobody. I would prefer nobody, but I got the sense they were dropping Makorra hints in Book 3. Could be that I'm just paranoid about romance in this show by now, but that's what my money is on.

Spoiler

Korrasami will always be number one in my heart.

I'm not a fan of Makorra or even obsessed with shipping, or even that much bothered by the romance, so if there were any Makorra hints, they went by my head.

All those "hints" fans keep talking about, seemed to me to be just Korra trying to get back to normal with Mako like friends, not a couple.

 

[Chariot]

Oh Bolin and

Spoiler

so much more fire for the Korrasami shippers

Also Link for Non US viewers

Korrasami, Korrasami, Korrasami

 

[Hamlet]

I'm not a fan of Makorra or even obsessed with shipping, or even that much bothered by the romance, so if there were any Makorra hints, they went by my head.

All those "hints" fans keep talking about, seemed to me to be just Korra trying to get back to normal with Mako like friends, not a couple.

Its these two hugs have led a lot of people to think that Makorra is a possibility again and its been the driving force for the Makorra shippers recently.

 

[AniHawk]

Korrasami, Korrasami, Korrasami

just conceptually this would be a great thing to do.

 

[Joeytj]

Its these two hugs have led a lot of people to think that Makorra is a possibility again and its been the driving force for the Makorra shippers recently.

I know.

Not impressed. Not saying it might not happen, but if Mako and Korra end up together, it'll be despite those two hugs.

 

[shira]

maybe you should watch the great divide 11 times in a row. i'm sure by the end you either memorize everything everyone says and how they say it or you become part of the episode

da best

 

[TacticalFox88]

I know.

Not impressed. Not saying it might not happen, but if Mako and Korra end up together, it'll be despite those two hugs.

The pairing exists only to appease Zutara fans.

No need for more shitty pandering.

 

[DedValve]

Korra realizes who was there for her all this time, who understood how she felt and who she truly loves deep down. The true OTP

Spoiler

Herself.

 

[Volotaire]

da best

Wouldn't it be great to get a spin off episode in the Avatar universe detailing the actual backstory to the conflict?

 

[Mononoke]

Korra realizes who was there for her all this time, who understood how she felt and who she truly loves deep down. The true OTP

Spoiler

Herself.

You can do a lot with yourself....when you have bending....

 

[Jacob]

The pairing exists only to appease Zutara fans.

No need for more shitty pandering.

As a former Zutara fan I resent this implication (even though it's probably true).

 

[DedValve]

You can do a lot with yourself....when you have bending....

You know I'd think I would like dirty joke Bolin.

Would be far more tolerable when he's turning everything in your endo!

 

[Kinvara]

Iroh 2 better make a comeback in Book 4.

I need my Dante Basco fix.

Also, at this point there are more hints towards Korrasami than Makorra.

Shippers be desperate.

 

[Trey]

Also, at this point there are more hints towards Korrasami than Makorra.

Shippers be desperate.

Yup.

Azula, you still want to do that Skype idea you had for book 3?

 

[Violet_0]

whaaa, Sokka's Master one of the worst Avatar episodes?

it's one of the very best
that list is pretty bad to be honest

 

[Chariot]

whaaa, Sokka's Master one of the worst Avatar episodes?

it's one of the very best
that list is pretty bad to be honest

Yes, I think that Doug really has problem to get into unusual situations (and swamps apparently). Like when he was reviewing Tank Girl and somehow didn't grasped why they inserted pictures of the comic. FLCL would kill him.

 

[Violet_0]

say, is there any way to watch the book 4 preview other than on nick.com?

because "not available at your location" screw you, nick

 

[Chariot]

say, is there any way to watch the book 4 other than on nick.com?

because "not available at your location" screw you, nick

Not americans aren't worthy of american television. We sociopathic assholes don't even clap after each episode.

 

[Mononoke]

Yup.

Azula, you still want to do that Skype idea you had for book 3?

Might as well. This time we actually have like 2-3 weeks to prepare. Last time it sprung up on us out of no where, and I was kind of scrambling. Also, I have nothing going on for Oct-Nov, so this is actually a perfect time. Plus it's the last season, would be cool to do one last thing with KorraGAF

Although maybe not a good idea, 90% of the talk be about Korrasami tbh.

 

[Violet_0]

Not americans aren't worthy of american television. We sociopathic assholes don't even clap after each episode.

I'll have to wait until someone uploads it on youtube I guess

 

[-Deimos]

say, is there any way to watch the book 4 preview other than on nick.com?

because "not available at your location" screw you, nick

Hola if you're using chrome.

 

[Mr-Joker]

So when does Book 4 air?

whaaa, Sokka's Master one of the worst Avatar episodes?

it's one of the very best
that list is pretty bad to be honest

Agreed Sokka's Master is a good episode and it gave birth to the meteor sword, which was awesome until the writer decided to have Sokka drop it in the final fight.

Though honestly his list is weak along with his reasoning.

Having said that I miss watching Avatar The legend of Aang and I should hunt down the DVD, preferably the US version.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Yes, I think that Doug really has problem to get into unusual situations (and swamps apparently). Like when he was reviewing Tank Girl and somehow didn't grasped why they inserted pictures of the comic. FLCL would kill him.

I can't watch his stuff anymore. The novelty of his reviews wore off for me. But then again I still watch JonTron. I stopped doing AVGN though, mainly because he never updated and his reviews were posted in another page instead of youtube.

 

[360pages]

Yes, I think that Doug really has problem to get into unusual situations (and swamps apparently). Like when he was reviewing Tank Girl and somehow didn't grasped why they inserted pictures of the comic. FLCL would kill him.

He'd probably hate JoJo as well.

I think unusual situation are great, and honestly one of the problems with Korra is how bland each scenario is.

 

[Wanderer5]

whaaa, Sokka's Master one of the worst Avatar episodes?

it's one of the very best
that list is pretty bad to be honest

Eh think I can understand his point about that episode, but I still enjoyed it a lot and it nice that they gave sokka something else to use beside his boomerang. That wasn't a bad list honestly (definitely agree on the first two), and not like he didn't like them, just a little weaker than the many other great episodes (beside the great divide). I probably would put the Drill somewhere there, cause last I saw it it felt like a drag.:|

 

[Violet_0]

Imprisoned, The Northern Air Temple, The Beach are for more deserving to be on the list than The Cave of Two Lovers, The Headband (imo it's a fun episode except for the last few minutes), Sokka's Master or The Boiling Rock Part 1

those episodes are truly just bad (especially The Beach)

come to think of it, he seems to have a bias against book 3

 

[fireside]

how can anyone hate the beach??

best episode ever

 

[Jacob]

Eh think I can understand his point about that episode, but I still enjoyed it a lot and it nice that they gave sokka something else to use beside his boomerang. That wasn't a bad list honestly (definitely agree on the first two), and not like he didn't like them, just a little weaker than the many other great episodes (beside the great divide). I probably would put the Drill somewhere there, cause last I saw it it felt like a drag.:|

I kinda got what he was saying about Sokka's Master, but I think it's completely believable that Sokka would feel down on himself for being the only member of the Gaang without superpowers. Sure, he's the idea man, but at the end of the day that's still a supporting role. He doesn't know he's a fan favorite character. I thought the episode was one of the better ones in Book 3, had some great Sokka moments, and helped set the stage for him later on (especially in the finale).

Also, The Drill is awesome, what are you guys talking about.

come to think of it, he seems to have a bias against book 3

I know a lot of people who hated Book 3 when it aired because it was so much slower-paced, more episodic, and less serious than the last third of Book 2 was. Episodes that don't drive the plot forward can feel a lot more grating if that's your entire Avatar fix for a week or two. That, coupled with the nine months of anticipation between books and the seven month gap in the middle of the season, soured a lot of people on it. But the season has only grown in my estimation on rewatches. It's interesting (though understandable) that some people still feel that way even if they discovered the show on DVD.

 

[AniHawk]

i think book 3 might be my favorite, with the sole exception of the line, 'i'm good now.'

ugh just

ugh.

 

[Sketchbag]

Best episode is any episode that centers around Toph Beifong.

Every thing else is pure garbage.

 

[Poyunch]

nostalgia critic did a top 11 worst episodes of TLA, there's a cameo at the end.

I love Sokka's Master, Cave of Two Lovers, and The Headband. Shame shame. And no mention of The Beach!? I disagree with this video so much.

 

[Wanderer5]

Also, The Drill is awesome, what are you guys talking about.

Maybe I need to see it again, and it wasn't bad, but it just seem to had went so slooow, making it kind of boring. Hell the show makes fun of the episode later on in ember island players when the audience are yawning and falling asleep at the drill part.

 

[Icyflamez96]

i think book 3 might be my favorite, with the sole exception of the line, 'i'm good now.'

ugh just

ugh.

wait what

 

[AniHawk]

wait what

zuko when he tries to join the gaang

it lacked subtlety. you can't have characters announcing how they feel. that makes me feel angry.

 

[TacticalFox88]

zuko when he tries to join the gaang

it lacked subtlety. you can't have characters announcing how they feel. that makes me feel angry.

What if they did it ironically?

 

[Sketchbag]

What if they did it ironically?

Na. The even showed in Ember Island Players how badly it was handled.

He basically says can I join you because I am good. They shrug and say sure.

It's the same with that one character's death who always chewed on that twig.

 

[Poyunch]

zuko when he tries to join the gaang

it lacked subtlety. you can't have characters announcing how they feel. that makes me feel angry.

But how can you hate lines like, "Hello, Zuko here!"?

 

[AniHawk]

But how can you hate lines like, "Hello, Zuko here!"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBQcLBzbiq0

Spoiler

(worst show)

 

[Strobli]

Seriously, people don't like The Beach? The first half is a little silly, but I always thought the ending was great. Really showed Zuko's frustrations.

 

[Poyunch]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBQcLBzbiq0

Spoiler

(worst show)

I actually missed hearing her catchphrase in the second season.

 

[AniHawk]

Seriously, people don't like The Beach? The first half is a little silly, but I always thought the ending was great. Really showed Zuko's frustrations.

it's like a speed run of character development. i prefer the first half.

 

[Sketchbag]

Seriously, people don't like The Beach? The first half is a little silly, but I always thought the ending was great. Really showed Zuko's frustrations.

It's because it was quite stupid and made the characters look stupid except Zuko.

Azula went from semi-serious cool chick to stupid in an instant.

 

[Strobli]

it's like a speed run of character development. i prefer the first half.

It's because it was quite stupid and made the characters look stupid except Zuko.

Azula went from semi-serious cool chick to stupid in an instant.

True, but I always felt it had just the right mix of character development and comedy. Maybe it's just me, but I definitely enjoy this episode more than something like Sokka's Master. But Cave of Two Lovers and the The Headband? That shit is awesome.

 

[Jacob]

Maybe I need to see it again, and it wasn't bad, but it just seem to had went so slooow, making it kind of boring. Hell the show makes fun of the episode later on in ember island players when the audience are yawning and falling asleep at the drill part.

I'll admit that I haven't seen the episode in a while, but like the entire last third is a sequence of fight scenes, is it not? I guess you could argue that the set-up takes too long but I thought the Drill itself was both a neat weapon and an effective set piece for the action that took place in and around it. It also had some great comedy: Toph's "ooh, what a nightmare" in response to Sokka saying he couldn't see and Mai refusing to jump in the "slurry pipe" are two jokes that still come to mind readily for me.

 

[Raxus]

It's because it was quite stupid and made the characters look stupid except Zuko.

Azula went from semi-serious cool chick to stupid in an instant.

Because Azula is a genius at many things but empathy was never her strong suit. It is why she was a fierce opponent but it also led to her paranoia and takedown in the end. I thought the beach was a great character episode. The AV Club did a great review of it a long ways back.