Born: Not gonna tell ya.

Real Name: Not gonna tell ya.

Age: 18.

Location: Some-Random-City, USA.

Gender: Male.

Appearance: Ugly. Very, very ugly.

Status in Life: SHADOW THE IMPALER...is decent at the mo'~

Theme Song: "Pull Me Under" by Dream Theater.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAHfDrak52E

Okay, you probably came here expecting to read about ships I like, quotes I like, what shows I watch and what books/manga I read, my favorite stories, and other pieces of information from the entertained recesses of my brain. Well, I tell you now...

...you came to the right place.

Anime I Watch/Manga I Read/Have Read:

Naruto: Ever since the first "Naruto Year's Eve" I began to watch the English dub of the anime. I still enjoy it, excluding the past few seasons of pure filler, which I find disgusting. It wasn't until the beginning of last year, I believe, when I learned about the Shippuden, and that the series was much farther along than I believed. Then not even about a week ago, I began to read the manga, and now I'm caught up.

I prefer the manga to the anime.

Favorite character(s): Rock Lee, Gaara.

Death Note: Heard about it on the WoW Forums, heard good things, and decided to check it out. Unfortunately, I chose one of the worst episodes to start at, Rebirth (or was it called Renewal? Whatever the "clip show" episode was), so I spent fifteen minutes hoping that L's research wasn't the actual structure of the show. But nonetheless, I fell in love with this show, and it became my favorite anime.

Favorite character(s): Misa Amane, L, Ryuk, Mello.

Digimon: Yeah, yeah, make fun if you will. But I liked this show when I was a kid, and I still do. It's well-developed, includes most genres during its progression (romance, adventure, comedy, etc.), and the fact that it changes characters and the plot each season keeps the old ones from going stale. Season order of preference: first, fourth, third, then second. Never seen the fifth.

Favorite character(s): Kouichi, Impmon, Rika.

Bleach: Heard about it constantly. My friend suggested it. So when I got a little tired at the fact that the new Naruto chapter wasn't up yet, I decided to check out another manga (this was at onemanga.com), and Bleach was the first to come to my mind. It's a little hit-and-miss for me. I didn't really understand it at first, but I grew to like it. But any section that didn't have Rukia seemed to suck. And you know how some Shounen have those really long battles? The ones in Bleach tire me a bit. But I still enjoy it.

Favorite character(s): Rukia, Nell, Ikkaku, Shinji

Bokurano: So lately, I've been wanted to expand my anime/manga tastes. I had the access to onemanga.com, so I'll I needed to do was ask around for manga that would be suggested. After given a decent list of manga, I started with the first one, which was Bokurano. I must say, when I first found out it was about fifteen kids who control a giant robot in battle, I didn't think it was going to be depressing in the slightest.

I was dead wrong. Good story though.

Favorite character(s): Moji, Nakarai

Busou Renkin: You hear some people complain about how Naruto and Bleach have too long battles, plots where the combatants gain power from "nowhere", are generally targeted towards a "OMG PEW-PEW" seeking group, you know, all the stereo-types that Shounen usually has become synonymous with.

Those people have never read Busou Renkin. It's a somewhat-addicting story, I'll give it that, but it just had too many moments that were flat-out ridiculous. It's nice to see another strong female protagonist, though.

Favorite character(s): Tokiko

Full Metal Alchemist: Ahhh, this was a great story. Liked the characters, liked the story, liked the style of combat. The background and study of alchemy in FMA simply facinated me. Makes me wonder if alchemy in that form could be possible in real life Earth...anyway, the background behind the country and each of the characters seems very deep and well-designed.

Favorite character(s): Scar, Edward (Seriously, how could you not like Edward?)

Rurouni Kenshin: Not bad. It was slow at first, but I ended up liking it. I must say, when I thought you-know-who died at the end of chapter 207, I was a little broken on the inside.

Favorite character(s): None. Don't get me wrong, I liked the characters, just none really pushed to become my favorite.

Katekyo Hitman Reborn!: This was the first manga suggested to me a few weeks ago, and the one who suggested it said it was the best Shounen she has read. Though I don't like it as much as I do Naruto, it was pretty good. Took forever to get going, but managed to get into its groove eventually.

Favorite character(s): Hayato, Chrome, Prince the Ripper

Mahou Sensei Negima!: A story great for the general anime fan, magic lover, and closeted/non-closeted Moe. Being all three, I must say: Mahou Sensei Negima is addictive. Each chapter just made me want to read more. Granted, it definitely doesn't get my "Number 1 Manga Award" (that's reserved for FMA), but it's grab of my attention gets it a pretty high rank.

Favorite character(s): Hmmm...tough...but I'd have to say...Ku Fei.

Ouran High School Host Club: ...Interesting. If I could describe it...then I'd describe it as a constant train wreck, repeating itself in many different ways.

In other words: hi-larious! The personalities of the characters just seem to clash with each other so much, it makes it very amusing.

Favorite character(s): Karou

Soul Eater: Pretty good story. It has a fair amount of action without resorting to that "Shounen-styled powers out of nowhere" trick, along with a few sexual hints here and there. Plus, it's always good to have a decently developed female main protagonist. Maka is someone you can tip your hat to.

...And Soul is awesome. I cannot see a better reason to read this than Soul.

Favorite character(s): Soul, Justin Row

Azumanga Daioh: Before now, I've never read a manga that actually was like something you'd find in the funnies...

...Until now. I must say, for only 24 chapters, it kept me entertained. Though at points it didn't manage to fully meet my expectations.

Final conclusion: Pretty amusing, but it's no Get Fuzzy.

Favorite character(s): Sakaki

D-Grey.man: This was a hit-and-miss for me. Though most of the story kept me glued to the screen (or pretty close, at least) the other times would just have me wishing for it to get to the next arc. Otherwise, likable characters, good plot, and the Earl or at least one of the Noah Clan ranks in my top ten villains.

Favorite character(s): Road Kamelot, Arystar Krory (I still call him Crowley, though), The Millennium Earl

Elfen Lied: I didn't cry when my family was killed by a crazed lunatic...but -sniff- I'll -sniff- cry -sniff- nooow...

/comedic crying scene

But seriously, I'm extremely upset. I liked this manga. I really really did. How I so fondly remember when it was just Kouta, Nyuu, and Yuka in all their mishaps back at Maple Inn...dammit...

-falls to the floor and begins sobbing again-

Favorite character(s): Bando rox my sox. Naw, but seriously, Lucy/Nyuu and Bando are my favorites.

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya: THIS WAS NOT CONTINUED BEING TRANSLATED BECAUSE WHY?! Seriously, I was enjoying this! I could relate to Haruhi so much.

...Well, the whole "Why can't the world be more interesting" thing, not by looks, physical abilities, or charisma.

Favorite character(s): Haruhi

Ichigo 100: A story of romance, with more confusing and stomach-wrenching turns than one'd expect from a manga with so many panty shots. Really, I didn't expect to be as conflicted as I was when I read this. One minute I was supporting Aya to end up with Manaka, the next Satsuki...odd story. But overall, I enjoyed it.

Favorite character(s): Hiroshi Sotomura

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Why must every Mecha I read be depressing? Eh. Anywho, this was a decent story. Made me feel sorry for Shinji, though...

Favorite character(s): Rei, Misato

xxxHolic: I would tell you what I think of this manga, but you would not understand it. It is something that even I can not comprehend, as I was the one to think of it.

As I speak, right now, I do not know what the hell I am saying.

/goes insane

Favorite character(s): Yuuko, AND THE FOX SPIRITS AT THE ODEN SHOP

Mirai Nikki: Now this is a story. A battle for the position of God, people constantly fighting each other through the use of knowing the future, and an ax-wielding maniac.

Favorite character(s): Minene Uryuu, Masumi Nishijima

Vinland Saga: -throws an ax at the reader-

THIS IS A VERY VIOLENT MANGA. VERY VIOLENT.

And it works, as it is a story about Vikings. Pretty interesting Vikings, even. The only problem I had with the story is that most of it takes place in a flashback (I think so, at least). Doesn't feel like it's on the main arc whenever it does that, to me. Still like the story though.

Favorite character(s): Thorfinn, Ylfa

Neon Genesis Evangelion - Gakuen Datenroku: Ah...I can't make much of a judgment based on just 13 chapters. But I enjoyed it from what I read. Less of a Mecha and more Shounen-styled, but the characters from the original and a similar plot made it work just as well. And Kaworu received a lot more attention, and may I say, he totally ruled this story.

Favorite character(s): Kaworu

Fairy Tail: Hmm...though I've only seen a picture of him...doesn't Natsu look awfully like Luffy (his name is Luffy, right)? Eh, I liked this manga whether or not! THEY'RE ALL DRUNKEN IDIOTS! HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE THAT? And the magic is pretty fun, too.

Favorite character(s): Gazille Reitfox, and...well, I can't really decide who else. I'll be back

Read or Die: I...didn't really like this much. Then again, I was only able to read 13 out of I-don't-know-how-many chapters there are, but still...

Favorite character(s): None

Black Cat: GOOD. VERY GOOD. Seriously, I quite enjoyed this manga. The characters were good, the main villain was creepily obsessive, and I'm just a sucker for those Organization XIII-esque groups. You know, the ones where each member has a good amount of personality and background behind them...very nice.

Favorite character(s): Shiki, Eve, Charden

Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles: After months of not understanding what certain people in a certain forum were talking about (they know who they are), I finally decided to read Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles. That, and my hope it would explain a bit of the stuff in xxxHolic that I never actually got. Still a bit confused, but things have cleared up...

...NOW THEN. This was a generally good story. Good characters. And the mood swing from the beginning arc to the post-_ Syaoran...takes you for a turn. But you know me, I live on human depression and suffering.

Favorite character(s): FAI

Sayonara Zettebou Sensei: A bit...too hyped. I mean, I was told that this was a hilarious comedy, but...it didn't seem as funny as expected. :/ Good moments, though~

Favorite character(s): Kiri

Yu-Gi-Oh: You see, this is more than what the public knows. Most know it as a "kid's" anime that's about ancient Egypt and a card game.

But in the original manga, is doesn't get to that until the eighth volume or so, AND I ONLY COULD FIND UP TO THE FIFTH OR SIXTH. DX

...Anywho, it was pretty good. The artwork was a bit appalling, however.

Favorite character(s): SHADI

Love Hina: The "original" harem manga, this has been called...though I found it to have a bit of "Seinfeld is Unfunny" to it. :/ All in all, I enjoyed it. Though my fetishes have been touched at certain points~

-is shot-

Favorite character(s): Motoko, Suu

Beezlebub: Only 12 chapters, so I can't judge much. But I liked it~

Favorite character(s): HILDA. 8D

Black God: UPDATE FASTER. I found this pretty good~ The action was a bit Shounen-styled for a so-called "Seinen", but the background and plot are quite developed. Fun characters as well~

Favorite character(s): GRAMPS.

Narutaru: Hmm...a manga by the same man who brought us Bokurano...I can see why. You see, in this story, everyone can be classified into four groups of people: the extremely, extremely cynical people, good people who have some harsher faults about them, the ignorant, cruel mass, and...Shiina/her dad. But I really liked this story, though granted not as much as the aforementioned manga.

AND THEM SHADOW DRAGONS ARE PWNSOME.

AND CAN BE CONTROLLED BY A FERN.

Favorite character(s): Norio, Shiina

The World God Only Knows: if I were to categorize this, what would it be? Shounen? Possibly, but is too cute-sy for that. Shoujo? Doubt it, as I have never read one, so I can't judge. Harem? Well, all the girls Keima meets lose their memories afterwards, albeit retaining lingering feelings (the body's memory, as Yuuko would put). So if it is one, it's done veeeeerry stealthily... -is shot for wise old dojo master stereotype- Comedy? Of course. Though it's done in a way that needs to be absorbed, yet is also very obvious...

...And I greatly enjoyed it~

Favorite characer(s): Elasi...Ela...de...Elsuun...mmm...Elsee~

UnbalancexUnbalance: A manwha. A Korean manga, filled with new cultural references, and new ways of life...packaged in what would be one of the more realistic portrayals of what a harem actually would be like. Complete with student-teacher relationship! -is shot- Anywho, I really enjoyed this, I did~ I suggest it for anyone who'd want to read a harem story that doesn't center around comedy or complete-fanservice.

Or who just wants to see nipples recognized in a manga/manwha.

-is shot again-

Favorite character(s): Young-gi

to-LOVE-ru: What seems like an ordinary harem manga...with more fan service, usually attributed to convenient alien-technology. Classy~ And written by the same manga-ka of Black Cat, natch.

Favorite character(s): Golden Darkness/Yami, who is a direct expy of MS. SHE'S-SUPPOSED-TO-LIKE-SVEN-NOT-RITO. -is maimed-

Eyeshield 21: An American Football manga.

I know what you're thinking.

I thought it too.

We were wrong. The characters are quirky and amazing...with development! The rules generally follow the actual game, and for quite a while in the beginning, you actually didn't know if the Devilbats would win or lose. Vunderful!

Favorite character(s): HIRUMA. IS IT THAT OBVIOUS?

Onidere: Why is it, then throughout reading this, a voice appeared in my head that kept saying "You read this generic thing"?

And why is it, that I kept beating that voice down every time?

Because I enjoy this, I do~ I'll admit to finding Saya and Tadashi's relationship cute. Though a bit Flanderized in later chapters, I must admit...

Favorite character(s): Shuu, the Student Council President

Eternal Sabbath: ...How psychologically impairing. And interesting read, it was, and I found Izaku throughoughly disgusting. As to the scientists that were responsible for it, but alas...good job, manga-ka. You made me fear ever turning my back on a newly-dead corpse.

Favorite character(s): Shuuro (Akiba, Ryousuke, whatever you prefer)

Pokemon(the anime): Yeah. Make your jokes. I've heard them.

And don't care. I have fond memories of this show up to Battle Frontier, and even then there were some decent moments.

Favorite character(s): Meowth

Pokemon Special(the "good" manga): Take the anime. Multiply it one hunred-fold. That's this manga.

It's just...wonderfully spectacular. They change major characters each arc, and every single one of them has a good personality, and good traits. The stories remain fun and interesting, even when it's over 30 volumes long. Helps my "Digimon Character Shift Theory", if anything~ It follows the games more than the anime ever did, and is great for any major/minor Pokemon fan. Or Hell, even fans of manga that don't care about the series at all.

Favorite character(s): Giovanni, Ruby, Diamond

Liar Game: Pretty interesting, though a bit overextended at recent developments. A bit like Death Note in its psychological dealings.

Favorite character(s): Akiyama

Monster: Just...where did I begin? First, to any new readers, don't go in expecting a story where the main villain becomes more and more heinous with every act. Was my mistake.

And I still loved this series. It kept me going, through and through...the characters, no matter how important or not (and there were a lot of them), each got their own story, their own background. It was just so amazingly done, with great art and a fabulous plot~

Favorite character(s): Grimmer, Nina (growls seductively)

K-ON: Tee-hee, it's a silly kind of manga. Like Azumanga Daioh, it's a story for light, comedic sketches. Not too bad, too, though...not the greatest.

Favorite character(s): Yui

Kimi ni Todoke: Now, if you put a "stereo-typical" shoujo under my nose, I probably wouldn't look at it. Foolish hesitance and such. But, for KnT, that is not the case. See, my friend is a touch anti-Shoujo...won't look at it. Didn't like OHSHC despite it being a parody. Anyway, he actually suggested this to me, so...I HAD TO TRY.

I did.

And I liked it~ The main character is a bit...different, the relationships seem real and developed, and the humor is good.

Favorite character(s): Sawako~

I''S: A decent harem manga.

...Ehh, not much else to say~

Favorite character(s): None.

Today in Class 5-2: HOLY SH-a romance/comedy manga about ten-year-olds?

...It's not too perverted. The ten-year-olds seem...ten. It works. It was good. Short, but a pleasant read, if you're ever in the mood~

Favorite character(s): Will update...later~ is shot

Spice and Wolf: And now, a case of "WHY WON'T THEY UPDATE?! D8 /wallbang /wallbang /wallbang". Why? It seems like crack, upon reading it. Well, with the ending it left off on, at least. It takes a medieval-styled world with swords and gods, and...focuses on the economics. Why would you expect me not to want more of this? It's just...a good shot for any castles-and-peasants setting. IT'S NOT ALL WAR AND WIZARDS.

Though those are pretty good too~

Favorite character(s): Holo/Horo~

Kimi no Iru Machi (A Town Where You Live): YES. Another harem manga. It was during a research phase. But dear sir/madam, I am not disappoint. The "main" love interest is...cute and peppy~ The main character? CONFLICTED. And I think a subversion of the white-haired pretty boy! Maybe. Possibly. If you believe hard enough.

But, it updates weekly, and I await each chapter gleefully.

Favorite character(s): Yuzuki

20th Century Boys: From the same mangaka of Monster.

The resemblance has been seen. Anyway, this is a manga about a...friend. But, he is not your friend. Unless you want to be his friend.

I suggest you to not be his friend.

He'll kill everybody.

Favorite character(s): Say with me now, everybody: it's SHOOOGUUUUUUUUUUUN! Otcho breaks through window

Ga-Rei: Now...does this series parody/subvert classic "generic" Shounen tropes...or does it play it straight? As of late, I've been leaning to the latter, but...it's difficult to tell, at some points. It also seems like a rip-off of Bleach.

But a bit better~

Favorite character(s): Izuna

Other Shows I Watch:

The Simpsons: Duh. I basically consider seasons 2-10 of it the Golden Era of the show, with 10 being the best, and 8 right behind it. That basically includes nearly all of the 90s, so it has the possibility of being the greatest show known to man.

Favorite character(s): Kang and Kodos. They're too epic for words.

Family Guy - Favorite character(s): Brian, with Stewie in a close second.

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Favorite character(s): Geoffrey, Will.

Malcolm in the Middle - Favorite character(s): Dewey, after he passes his "whiny child" phase.

King of the Hill - Favorite character(s): Dale.

That 70s Show: Hilarious show. Witty, a little sexy, and it kicks the asses of those who were brainwashed into believing that the 70s were only about disco. I just wish that they made a "That 80s Show"...that works, of course, because they did make one once, and...it's best not to discuss it.

Favorite character(s): Hyde, of course.

Avatar the Last Airbender - Favorite character(s): Iroh, Toph

I could go on, but I'd just be wasting your time...even more.

Video Game Series I Play:

Zelda series

Pokemon series

Super Smash series

Soul Calibur II + III (haven't tried Edge, I, or IV)

Kingdom Hearts series

Guitar Hero series

Golden Sun series

Advance Wars series

Bomberman series

Twisted Metal series

Fire Emblem series

Pikmin series

Games Which Aren't Part of Series/I Haven't Played Another Game in Their Series:

World of Warcraft

Half-Life

Age of Empires 2

Final Fantasy X

Pairings I Support:

Ah, I'm a romantic. As one, I try to extract pairings from everything I see/read/play. Here's some:

IchigoxRukia (Bleach)

Takumi (TakuyaxIzumi(Zoe), and my OTP (Digimon))

EdwardxWinry (This ship...is one of the best I've seen in a looong while (FMA))

NaruSaku (Naruto)

ShikaTema (Naruto)

Pearlshipping (AshxDawn (Pokemon))

FireRedshipping (AshxZoey (Pokemon))

Advancedshipping (AshxMay, and my favorite Pokemon shipping. Though canon-wise, it seems less likely due to Drew, in which case I go for Pearlshipping (Pokemon))

TokikoxKazuki (Busou Renkin)

LinkxCassandra (Soul Calibur II)

EirikaxLyon (Fire Emblem: the Sacred Stones)

ThrallxJania (I don't so much support this as a ship as much as acknowledge it as fact. Seriously, they have half-Orc babies that they're hiding in secret. Don't try to deny that. (WoW/Warcraft))

Valeshipping (IsaacxJenna (Golden Sun))

2796 (TsunaxChrome (Katekyo Hitman Reborn!))

59-anything (HayatoxAnybody. Yep, even yaoi. There's something about Hayato that makes it seem like he could work well with basically anybody (Katekyo Hitman Reborn!))

NegiAsuna (Mahou Sensei Negima)

KonoSuna (Mahou Sensei Negima)

ShinjixRei (Neon Genesis Evangelion)

AllenxRoad (D.Grey-man)

Specialshipping (RedxYellow (PokeSpecial))

Franticshipping (RubyxSapphire (PokeSpecial))

Commonershipping (DiamondxBerlitz (PokeSpecial))

ManakaxNishino (Those who've read the series knows my feelings about the end (Ichigo 100))

GrayxLluvia (I found this cute (Fairy Tail))

ThorfinnxPrince Canute (That's...a man? (Vinland Saga))

TrainxKyoko (Black Cat)

KeimaxElsee (The World God Only Knows)

TadashixSaya (Onidere)

KenzoxNina (Monster)

There's probably more, but I don't think I should list all of them.

Quote to Remember:

"You can kill ten of our men for every one we kill of yours. But even at those odds, you will lose and we will win." -Ho Chi Minh

"Every day, I'm here with my heart out on my sleeve, hoping for friendship...and acceptance. And what do I get? Loneliness. Abandonment. Well I ask you: when is it Fez's turn? Where's my whore? -Fez, from "That '70s Show"

"This is not Burger King. You cannot have your way." -Cliff Huxtable, from "The Cosby Show"

"EdxWinry represents everything that is good, beautiful, and pure in the Universe and a thousand angels make love every time their names are mentioned together." -Me

"I like to make everyone's day a little more surreal." -Calvin, from "Calvin and Hobbes"

"The world of man is slowly, but surely, growing elderly. The Saxons wiped out the Romans, and now we will wipe out the Saxons, and the glory of the Roman Empire will be a thing long of the past. But according to the Christians...we've only got another 20 years until the "Final Judgement" comes. On that day, God will kill every man on Earth, and it will be the end of mankind as we know it."

"...Ragnarok."

"Look Thorfinn, one of the great ironies. Daybreak at the Age of Twilight." -Askeladd and Thorfinn, from "Vinland Saga"

Note: The following has very little to do with my personality, but I find the activity amusing.

Number your 12 fave Naruto characters (In no order) and answer the questions!

1- Gaara

2- Rock Lee

3- Shikamaru

4- Temari

5- Naruto

6- Kakashi

7- Deidara

8- Sakura

9- Sai

10- Hinata

11- Dosu

12- Itachi. The guy's got style.

1) Have you ever read a Six/Eleven fanfic before?

Would they even exist?

2) Do you think Four is hot? How hot?

Yes. Slightly hot.

3) What would happen if Twelve got Eight pregnant?

Naruto would have another reason to demolish the Akatsuki.

4) Do you recall any fics about Nine?

I read very few Naruto fics, so...no.

5) Would Two and Six make a good couple?

Maybe, but I'd believe that Gai would get jealous.

6) Five/Nine or Five/Ten?

I'd really prefer Naruto ending up with Sakura rather than Hinata...but I still like it a little, and I'm not much for yaoi. 5/10 definitely.

7) What would happen if Seven walked in on Two and Twelve having sex?

Deidara: ...

-swallows clay-

/explode

8) Make up a summary of a Three/Ten fic.

"After dealing with Ino's constant bitchiness, and Sakura's nagging on his laziness, Shikamaru devises a plan to put himself on a team with the only girl in the village that hasn't driven him insane..."

9) Is there any such thing as a One/Eight fluff?

Eh, it's a big site. There could be. Now, Two/Eight fluff, that is a question I could easily answer...

10) Suggest a title for a Seven/Twelve Hurt/Comfort fic.

"We Got Killed By Emo Boy: Tales of the Akatsuki".

11) What kind of plot would you use if you wanted Four to de-flower One?

None, as I don't approve of incense.

12) Does anyone on your friends list read Three het?

What's a "het"? Is it edible?

13) Does anyone on your friends list write or draw Eleven?

I believe that I'm the only person who ever liked Dosu, so...no.

14) Would anyone on your friends list write Two/Four/Five ?

Friends list, friends list...don't have one. Though I wouldn't exactly be surprised if two/four/five was done before.

15) What might ten scream at a moment of great passion?

"Oh...oh...BYAKUGAN!!"

16) If you wrote a song-fic about Eight, what song would you choose?

I don't write song fics, as I am music-illiterate.

17) If you wrote a One/Six/Twelve fic, what would the warning be?

Warning: This fic will make you laugh. Make you cry. Make you hurl. Make no sense.

18) What might be a good pick-up line for Ten to use on Two?

"Just to let you know, there's a ninth gate, Lee. Want me to teach you how to open it?"

-shakes head-

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Didn't get a chance to use Naruto and Sakura together.

Warning: Rest of biography under construction. And I don't want to hear any half-assed comments about this, either.