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WCDT: 2196-2200 (28 May - 1 Jun 2012) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
Soulsynger:
--- Quote from: cesariojpn on 30 May 2012, 20:38 ---Then explain to me the random sticking of gears on items in a non-functional form? [ ... ]
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MEFT*: When any one thing goes from "underground" to "popular", its "dumbed down" to its basic visual components in order to make it more easily comprehensible and attractive as a hobby (hence: popular).
(I always had the feeling that particular effect hit Steampunk undeservingly hard because marketing tried to keep it as far away from being associated from sci-fi as possible.)
... but to my shame I must admit to the occasional wearing of non-functional gear-style trinket because - to me - its an aesthetically appealing symbol.
Btw. "pasties"? dict.cc gives me a sort of baked good from England or forms of Pâté ... I am missing the right translation here. oO
* My explanation for this
Tova:
You have to admit, her analogy did turn out to be remarkably apt.
Dr. ROFLPWN:
--- Quote from: Soulsynger on 30 May 2012, 23:50 ---
--- Quote from: cesariojpn on 30 May 2012, 20:38 ---Then explain to me the random sticking of gears on items in a non-functional form? [ ... ]
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MEFT*: When any one thing goes from "underground" to "popular", its "dumbed down" to its basic visual components in order to make it more easily comprehensible and attractive as a hobby (hence: popular).
(I always had the feeling that particular effect hit Steampunk undeservingly hard because marketing tried to keep it as far away from being associated from sci-fi as possible.)
... but to my shame I must admit to the occasional wearing of non-functional gear-style trinket because - to me - its an aesthetically appealing symbol.
Btw. "pasties"? dict.cc gives me a sort of baked good from England or forms of Pâté ... I am missing the right translation here. oO
* My explanation for this
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Pasties = nipple covers.
And steampunk has largely the same problem as cyberpunk, which it started having before it became an aesthetic: "punk" genres are meant to offer dark sociopolitical commentary, visions of a troubled future or a troubled alternate history; see works like The Difference Engine or Queen Victoria's Bomb. It's not about how shiny the buttons on your longcoat are, or how cool your zeppelin is.
I digress, though. Faye and Dora are fantastic today. Should give longtime readers a shot of nostalgia.
Tova:
One thing I forgot to post about... "dumbing down" is only one way to broaden the appeal of something, surely?
Sometimes when someone complains that something has been "dumbed down" I wonder whether they are really just complaining that it's popular now.
cpflux:
I think Faye's losing her edge. She's done worse to customers' drinks.
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