No Matter How I Look at It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!
| Oh I realize there are people like this because I had social anxiety when I was growing up (albeit nowhere near as bad as Tomoko; she has an extreme case of S.A) but I got tired of it and forced myself to change |
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woland_ said: fishergirl16 said: If it's stupid, then why would those so-called people who dislike being with others enjoy watching anime that glorifies relationships between people? Not just shoujo manga/anime, all genres of anime almost always focus on relationships between people. If someone really hated being around people, then why would they watch shows like these? wait a sec, the fact that they don't enjoy staying with people doesn't mean that they wouldn't like to be able to enjoy staying with people (like those anime characters do) What do you mean??? |
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| Because they are not out in the open |
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Redfoxoffire said: I facepalm at everyone saying Tomoko is just a bitch with a bad personality and that's why she doesn't have any friends. None of you know what you're talking about. Think about if you weren't hearing any of her thoughts. She would just look like a normal quiet girl who isn't good at talking to others. That's the thing: anything about her that makes you call her a bad person is all in her head. How many times did she verbalize any of the mean thoughts going through her head? Has she ever pissed anyone off (brother aside)? I bet none of you realize how judgmental every person in the world is every single day. It's just a little different when you're being given someone else's perspective, because now it's not yourself you're criticizing. I mean, you've all proven my point already. You're judging her as a bad person for what goes on in her head. Think about it. Think about when you're standing in line at a store and you can hear the person at the front arguing with the clerk. Think about when the light turns green and the car in front of you doesn't move, or when someone cuts you off. Even among friends or in class, think about when someone says they like something you think is terrible, like Justin Bieber or Sword Art Online. Also, she's a high schooler. High schooler's are like this more than most. Yes, I have been very judgmental in this post. This ^^^^^!!!!! I honestly think for her to be a bitch, she would have to say the type of stuff, she thinks out loud, than all of you calling her a bitch would be right. I also think some of you are taking this anime, way to seriously. x |
Deadnalive said: I also think some of you are taking this anime, way to seriously. x The most wise sentence here. It seems there are lot of lonely people with frustrations here that decide to go all psychoanalysts on our ass because of a black comedy anime. If it steers you so much then watch something easier already. Personally am just laughing my ass off and enjoying the fun voice acting and inner dialogs. |
| But we do realize. But this Deadnalive said: I also think some of you are taking this anime, way to seriously. x |
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)dont hate me cause you aint me( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)  |
| Everyone is a fucking psychologist on the internet. Just because you went through 'shit' doesn't mean you're experienced enough to lecture people. Stop throwing those psychological BS terms around and enjoy the anime as it is, there's no need to complicate things. This is a fucking comedy for God's sake, it's meant to be laughed at. By applying your mediocre knowledge on psychology you're ruining it and you're misinforming people as well. Enough of this Freudian/Jungian nonsense. People should stop seeking sympathy by telling others about their self-diagnosed disorders. |
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| God forbid people relate to a character that has similar issues to them. I don't see anyone trying to act like a psychologist either. Just people like me who have similar issues to Tomoko trying to explain things to people who don't. Also it's rude as hell to assume someone with a mental disorder just self- diagnosed themselves and isn't being serious about it. |
| When people try to conform to what they can not, they turn to Tomoko Kuroko. |
| Titan of 20+ virgins club. |
| There are people in real life who are unpopular, shy or weird but this anime is exaggerated to make it more funny for the viewers. I'm pretty sure no one would be sweating and mumbling when they re trying to order a burger from McDonald's no matter how shy they are. |
| God dammit Eren!! |
lunaloop said: There are people in real life who are unpopular, shy or weird but this anime is exaggerated to make it more funny for the viewers. I'm pretty sure no one would be sweating and mumbling when they re trying to order a burger from McDonald's no matter how shy they are. Actually people like that do exist. It's called having social anxiety disorder. |
lunaloop said: There are people in real life who are unpopular, shy or weird but this anime is exaggerated to make it more funny for the viewers. I'm pretty sure no one would be sweating and mumbling when they re trying to order a burger from McDonald's no matter how shy they are. Oh no, there are definitely people like that. I would know. I've gotten better at it, but I used to be so terrified of ordering food that I would make my friends order for me, or I just wouldn't eat. |
| I see that saying "I'm exactly like Tomoko!" is really popular nowa... Wait a minute. |
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| I'm pretty sure everyone has had some exposure or degree to social insecurity or anxiety at some point in their life. But of course we don't assume, know, or act like that is the case outright towards people who might have that because that would go against the dictations of society of boundaries; to be seemingly unpolite potentially prying into someone else's business. (or at least that is the excuse) So we all act like we don't care or pretend not to notice people who have these issues. I find Tomoko really realistic in some ways. How she is able to act normally outside with Yuu to how she stumbles ordering from the fast food counter. Of course I don't think many people fall on their faces after messing up their grande size coffee. XD Which is why I love this show. |
Onibokusu said: Watamote is to anime as The Big Bang Theory is to sitcoms. Ew no. |
| I feel social anxiety is correct, but there's more to it. It's about trying to force yourself to fit into a world where you don't have to, but is require for superficial reasons that play into a much larger scheme of things. Watamote comically explores various situations where a clear ideal situation is aimed for but of course she fails miserably. The brilliance in this is that it never continues to explore these situation, it's a sad sad laugh and we move on. Which might be very well a large theme of this Anime that we the audience can draw upon. |
Open-Dice said: Why? Because the world shall know pain |
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Open-Dice said: Why? BECAUSE THEY CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH |
| I'm almost just like her. Only difference is that I'm not that paranoid. |
 "Only one with the courage to shoulder the burden of their own fate can be called a hero.." |
| Yeah, I am like her but I don't care about what people think |
Shyxx said: Yeah, I am like her but I don't care about what people think Atta Girl (or Boy)!!! |
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| It disturbs me that I can relate to Tomoko on some levels. |
| Because Tomoko's rarity par with legendary pokemon? xD Chompski said: Open-Dice said: Why? BECAUSE THEY CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH No, they can but they don't want Peten00b said: I'm almost just like her. Only difference is that I'm not that paranoid. Shyxx said: Yeah, I am like her but I don't care about what people think Hello there miss-fit.. xD LordLagann said: I feel social anxiety is correct, but there's more to it. It's about trying to force yourself to fit into a world where you don't have to, but is require for superficial reasons that play into a much larger scheme of things. Watamote comically explores various situations where a clear ideal situation is aimed for but of course she fails miserably. The brilliance in this is that it never continues to explore these situation, it's a sad sad laugh and we move on. Which might be very well a large theme of this Anime that we the audience can draw upon. Ok that's so deep.. What you said is almost approved by Hikki xD |
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Submissive_Smile said: this show is like reliving my early teenage years but as a girl. Pretty much the same for me xD |
| They realize, but what does knowing change? When you start playing an online game, you realize you are a noob. That doesn't change the fact and make you pro. People don't have comunication skills, and are afraid to try and fail. I was the same, and needed years to build selfconfidence. Watching my life animated >_< feel your pain Tomoko |
| There are, since in my middle school I used to act exactly like her. And I'm afraid I was even less talkative in my class.And trying even harder. I could stand infront of someone whole 30 minutes break, smiling hystericially and thinking "OK! I'll say... hi! Or maybe... hello! Nononono, that's maybe not too polite, and they'll be mad at me... Maybe I should touch his shoulder and just smile, and he'll say something instead of me... But I can't smile! That would be too brave, and [...] Oh damn, the bell is ringing. Ok, I'll try on another break...." and whole school year looked like this. That was pretty horrible, so I couldnt really laugh at Tomoko, I was rather hoping for something good to happen to her. But nothing really did. I hope there will be another season, where she actually somehow gets over herself ;A; |
| Paws paws paws paws paws paws paws Neko Neko Paws Paws is what I like I'm a paws obsessed person, I could look at kitties' paws all my lifetime. |
| I can totally relate to her. This show and character deserve more love. |
Adramelech said: As opposed to what?Negative-Travis said: XboxOmac said: There are people like this... I don't know why, though. : It's called "social anxiety", and most everybody has it to a certain degree. Watamote is just a comically-extreme example. That is self-concious feeling you say everybody has. Social phobia is not something everbody has it to a degree because there is no between. I feel like "phobia" is a word we give for scared or sheltered people. |
| I thank raptor jesus everyday for not cursing me with this thing. |
| tomoko is just like me ;__; but yes atleast I do have few friends at school... |
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999 said: Onibokusu said: Watamote is to anime as The Big Bang Theory is to sitcoms. Couldn't agree more. No way...The Big Bang Theory was mostly like Genshiken than any other anime series, and really was nothing like Watamote! |
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