Author: Mandy
Published: 09-06-2003

Cute animals. With their cute, fuzziness, and, stuff. Yeah. Those. So now that we have all of that situated, on what are cute and fuzzy, let's get straight to the point. Why is it that some people are against these lovable creatures? Or to lower it down to a specific few - A lot of Nintendo haters, bashers, etc.

We all know that Nintendo has a habit of pulling out these cute creatures, and making them quite the badass characters. So why do some hate them so much? My opinion - Jealousy. Maybe not. But it does seem sort of logical. Or perhaps they have never played the game they're bashing, therefore feel the need to become offensive to protect whatever they're all for. Maybe, though… It's just, they don't want to admit that they are truly in love with the animals, however, they fear their inner child ripping them apart wanting to cuddle these creatures that could swallow you hole and rip your limbs off at the mere touch of an 'A' or 'B' button on that cute little gamepad.

Example number 1 - Animal Crossing. The game that most people either love or hate. Animal sims, how can it get any better? Some have tempers, they get moody, they at times have PMS, they even bitch you out. Some say it's only for 'kids', but kids I've seen hate it with a passion, that or they love it, but give up because it's too difficult for them to grasp. Funny, eh? I thought so. But you have to admit, it is quite understandable if you see it from their point of view. Having to face real life issues, with those cute little animals, then getting bitched at by the sexy elephant that's in block E, 2 houses down from the store.

So why is it that some find it annoyingly irritating, and usually just mention that it's because of the animals? Or because it's too "kiddie" for their taste? Maybe it's because they're afraid of having their friends see them as cute and fuzzy, too. I'm sure all of you have some stuffed animals, that are too sentimental for you to give up, that you look at and say "aww" at every sight. Really, though… If anyone has any further opinions as to why you hate it - I would like to know. Some have said they just don't like sims, understandable. But then you have those saying it's too cute, and really have never played the game. Or that it's too "kiddie". And as I've said - Most of the kids I know, find it too difficult.

Onto example 2 - Kirby. You know he's sexy. That big ball of pink fluff that's just dying to swallow you hole in a single bite, then take your power. Now, I really haven't heard too many complaints about him. I have heard some issues about him being too "kiddie",again, I'm sick of hearing that from Nintendo bashers - It seems as if that's the only good thing they can come up with when bashing them. Pathetic. Well, on with Kirby… Some say he's too, I've said that haven't I? Alright well, get over it. He isn't kiddie. He's cute, he's pink, and he kicks ass. I would like you to do what he does, and be pink at the same time. Be intimidating while being pink. That takes some major big fluffy pink balls.

I like pink.

So let’s get off of focusing simply on Nintendo for a moment… Final Fantasy has a tendency of leaving around those cute little animals, that some may know as Chocobos. Though, in all actuality, those things can also look mean as hell. Then there’s other ‘cute’ animals in the Final Fantasy series as well, only the Chocobos have really stuck. Oh, I did forget those adorable Moogles, who have been in the game since the very start, along with Chocobos. In each game Moogles can pretty much do different things, unfortunately they were removed in Final Fantasy 7, and Final Fantasy 8. However, you can’t expect such a wretched game as 8 to have something so cute, now can you? The moogles would have made it that much better, but it was too mature for their taste.

Fortunately enough, I have yet to really hear many complaints about Moogles or Chocobos being too cute. But I wonder… If it were Nintendo, would they be complaining? I just can’t wait for the FFCC to be released and see how many people start crying about the cuteness of it all, when in fact it’s been in all the games.

In conclusion - I really like those cute, fuzzy animals. To me, it really adds to the atmosphere of games, and gives it a sense and feeling that's beyond normal reality. Now, I know that some people prefer games that feel more 'real', but for those of you who do degrade those animals… Remember: Everyone has their own opinion, despite what yours is. Leave them to it, because there's no way that someone will change their minds on the matter.

Ah, for now, that’s all folks. I’ll probably add to this as time goes by and I think of anything else to say.