Besides, it’s not like it’s hard to make fun of this episode – it really wasn’t very funny, and the rehashing of jokes in almost the exact same way was annoying. We don’t need to see Natsuki doing the exact same thing, then getting yelled at the exact same way by Haruka yet again; that’s part of what made Fuyuki so annoying in the second season.

Anyway, to me it’s definitely funner and funnier for everyone when the author chooses to make fun of mediocrity rather then to flat out hate it. To use an example, if MST3K had been an hour and a half of flat out rage from the cast instead of the witty and glib remarks they often made at the bad movies then it wouldn’t have been enjoyable at all. I think that’s what a lot of blogs are missing in trying to be funny by being angry.

Then again this is coming from somebody who appreciates John Stewart’s approach to comedy (taking pot shots from behind a desk) to say…..Adam Sandler flying off the handle in his movies for the 400th time. I like this approach though, I think it adds something to THAT which wasn’t there before, a moderate critical view. Keep up the good work.

Let’s just say that the Macross Frontier movie, should it go the route of the Gundam SEED compilations, will be seeing some… attention. Here’s hoping they don’t just recycle everything, especially given how there were some very slack parts in the middle which could stand some tightening up; they almost seemed to be there to act as filler, rather than progressing the story. I still loved the battles, but that panty-chase episode, or watching Ranka whine yet again when she wonders why Alto’s not even looking in her direction after she mopes around and doesn’t even bother calling him for gods know how many weeks to say ‘hi, things are busy here, how goes?’ Even Minmay gave Hikaru the occasional phone call to keep in touch, at least until her cousin showed up.

I have just one thing to say about this article. THIS is how you gripe and make it count. Haesslich setting the standard right here. I’m loving it and it’s not just because I share a similar pet peeve of jokes and memes being reused ad infinitum. If this is a sign of things to come from THAT then I’m going to have to start reading and commenting here again.

Hey Crusader, long time no see.

As for the Santa-stocking skit, it was… okay. Not very funny, nor was it very ‘awwwwww’-style heartwarming in showing the sisters caring about one another. It came off very mundane, except for the fact that there was a huge stocking and that Chiaki was acting more ‘innocent’ than her usual world-weary manner. It came off very bland, especially compared to the last two episodes.

I’m hoping things pick up next episode – this is not the sort of episode I’d use to introduce people to the series.

soyahoney: The CD’s okay, but ‘moe’ and ‘punk rock’ don’t go well together. The “Anarchy in the UK” track by Tanaka Rie came off alright, as did “Call Me”, but anything Yuko Goto did for this CD turned out… badly.

I recognized you already from mostly Gundam posts on THAT and I forgot you frequented SubCulture. It’s great you can add some real analysis this time on THAT. Also, thanks for giving me credit at finding what does not belong. ^^ It’s not that hard to miss a dress that provides some cleavage.

By that way, is the “Pun-Colle ~voice actresses’ legendary punk songs collection” CD really that bad? I think I might buy it just because I enjoy Tanaka Rie’s voice and maybe just because I like seiyuus in general.

Lastly, if Kana wouldn’t put oranges, then if they have any ringos still laying around (probably stinks by now XD), they can put them in the stocking. Rotten apples could be the new trend instead of coal.