[Robert McNay]

I guess my writing skirts this by a lot of it being set in the 1930's or in an alternate universe I've created. Otherwise, it's something you only really need to deal with if you are going to dabble in pop culture as part of the story.

Actually, if you are doing action/adventure, it's a pretty universal concept that cuts across ages. That's why Batman and Indiana Jones can still make a fortune at the box office.

[Robert McNay]

In my own writing, I would like to meet just about any of my characters. The "good" ones, that is.  😀

Other fictional superfems? Chun Li, Motoko Kusanagi (Ghost in the Shell), DCM's Tetsuko and Sonja, Wonder Woman/Diana Prince (a "dressed to the nines" kinda date with her would be incredible). I'm also intrigued by Getter's Queen of the Ring and the girl in the "veiny curl" pic he did.

[Robert McNay]

Heh heh,

The question isn't on the ability of the bodybuilder really.  It's more about the concept…

For instance, if we use comics as an example.

I think that heroes who only shoot fireballs and eye blasts from a distance, should be rather scrawny and not as muscular compared to a hero that fights hand to hand or has super strength.  This matches the concept of the character, which means that they are weak when up close but strong at a distance.

It wouldn't make sense for Captain America to be scrawny since he's a hand to hand fighter with super strength.  Otherwise you get the "Supergirl" effect, a scrawny toothpick who can lift tanks.  Does that make much sense to you?

So when Cpt Matt is talking about some characters not being an ideal fit for muscles, it just means that some characters or people just don't look right with an enormously muscular body.  Sometimes you can just tell by looking at someone's face that they wouldn't carry muscles well.

For instance, I personally don't think Jennifer Aniston would look good with big muscles and I've seen the morphs done to give me an idea.  It just doesn't work for me, she's very attractive but she just doesn't seem the type that should have muscles.

Lara Croft, she would look great as perhaps a figure competitor with a six pack of abs, well defined back, and arms, but she wouldn't be as good being beefy and massive, otherwise you expect her to lift boulders.  Which would be fine, but it'd be a totally different character.

Muscles simply don't work for all, that's why you get some hideous "women" with muscles and you're like "Yikes…" where as other women it suits them better and they look perfect with massive size.

Thank you, you hit it square on the head.

Another example, for me, would be Chun Li from the Streetfighter games. Paula Suzuki is wonderfully muscular, amazing shoulders and unbelievable arms, but too much to be Chun Li. On the other hand, Rebekah Kresila would be just about perfect as her.

[Robert McNay]

Big Big Gadget by Tincrash. (NSFW)

All I get is a page saying I'm not allowed to see this image

[Robert McNay]

I hope they haven't ruled out her playing the role of Lara Croft, obviously not in another movie, but perhaps in a TV series or webisodes or something. I just love it when they cast someone that could be their character in real life in they wanted to.

She probably be like the ones before her, just a human body for the character for promotions. All she'll do is show up at software and gaming conventions in the Eidos booth or at other publicity dates for the company.

[Robert McNay]

Somebody please force Yaxeni Oriquen, Dayana Cadeau and Betty Pariso into retirement. They are simply taking up space from younger, better looking competitors.

So, in your opinion, no one over 30 should be allowed to participate.

[Robert McNay]

There was another thread about this video a couple months ago. That is soooo fake, its ridiculous. The guy is probably passed out more from all the beers they've obviously had than that hit, if he's really knocked out at all.

You don't get knocked out from the hit, its whether your head moved hard and fast enough to make your brain strike the inside of your skull. Her hit doesn't come anywhere near that.

[Robert McNay]

Don't care about the cars. As long as they're still active, well paid, and healthy that's a good thing.

Personally, I've always found that cars say a lot about the person.

[Robert McNay]

I'm not wanting to pick an argument with you, CptMatt, but, for me, large muscles work on any character! 😉

No argument taken. To each his own in taste.  😀

Its just that I know that all that muscle is incredibly powerful (and sexy) but I also know that it limits flexibility. A truly huge bodybuilder wouldn't be able to do a lot of things that Lara does.

And yes, I know its all fantasy, but I like keeping at least one of those fantastical feet in at least a little reality.  ;D

Reluctant as I am to do so, I gotta agree with you there.  Some characters are walking bricks, and look good with bodies that could shrug off antitank fire, while others are more the lithe and agile gymnastic types, who look best with the tight, wiry physiques best suited for their acrobatic feats.

Lara clearly falls into the latter category.  While, as the Tetsuko cosplay pic showed, Lara's iconic image can be portrayed by someone with ample musculature… it loses something in the translation, looking less like Ms. Croft herself, and more like some remarkably-similar-looking female powerhouse has spent a happy day rooting through her closets all evening while she was out on her weekend holiday.

Another cartoon character that is in the same mold is Erin Esurance, from the Esurance ads. The way she's drawn, in that black catsuit, is just about perfect. Especially her legs.  😮

[Robert McNay]

So they're not that kind of company, eh?

I'm sure they are gaming geeks, but they are definitely NOT your stereotyped gamer. No pasty white, overweight, with over developed thumbs. Most of the cars in the lot are pretty cool ones, too. No junkers or bombers that I ever saw. Usually BMW 3 Series, Mazdasport 3s, Acura TLs, but very few American cars.

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