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Probably A Bad Idea

So, orc racism post. I've got three things here, but first, I want to make it clear that I haven't really been involved in this debate before. It's probably pointless for me to get involved, because the grog side has already dug in their heels and committed to bad faith, but I just wanted to get this out there because holy shit the "everything I like is perfect and the communists are trying to censor me" side is really bad at arguing. People have definitely pointed this out already, but the three ways I'm going to look at it here are ways that I haven't seen anyone approach their arguments before (probably because said arguments aren't really worth dedicating this much thought to, and because the people making them aren't going to listen anyway). But here goes.  

Anomalous Media Part Three

Only 20 this time. I think I've fully worked this concept out of my system, but I might end up posting more in the future. I had a great time writing all of these.  51. The Kure Atoll Shells (carved sea turtle shells): These shells  were found in a tide pool in Hawaii's Kure Atoll. Their artistic style does not correspond to any known human culture. They depict a series of scenes showing an anthropomorphic shark and anthropomorphic iguana, both of whom are always shown either wielding various weapons against vast hordes of enemies, drinking large quantities of alcohol, or meditating. The scenes seem to a comprise a Journey To The West-like narrative when put together. One shell-scene shows the two surrounded by what appear to be soldiers in modern gear and several M1 Abrams tanks, one of which has just been sliced in half by the iguana's halberd. 52. Game 4 of the Pan-Atlantic Cup (television broadcast): This ESPN broadcast, aired on January 5th, 1989 at 2:00 AM EST shows ...