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Colosseum Meme, and Other Stuff
17 years ago
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Okay, so it should probably be 'Other Stuff, and the Colosseum Meme', since I'm doing a little life-update for y'all. First off, yay, I finally got me a job! I applied to Macy's for a retail position... and somehow got myself suckered into receiving, instead. It's ten bucks an hour... and that's about where the fun stops. I'm working overnight, unpacking trucks and making sure clothes are out of their boxes, tagged, and sent to the right departments for the morning shifts to handle. I also don't get any medical benefits out of the deal, since I'm technically 'on-call' rather than a full-time employee, even though I put in the same amount of hours. No customer interaction, and I can't really interact with my co-workers because... well, there's the language barrier.
That's another thing I want to talk about briefly. I'm not trying to be discriminatory or anything, but it bugs the heck out of me when people talk in another language right in front of me. It's even worse when they look my way right before they do it! Sure, I know the US workforce is a diverse group, and I probably picked the wrong job to be complaining about this, but I can't be the only one who feels that way, right?
I wonder if Starbucks is still hiring...
Anyway, I should have probably put this out there for all you Colosseum fans/participants -way- before the first round, but... Heck, here's a deeper look into everyone's (aka Me) favorite bool.
ENTRANTS: El Toro(!)
Basics
1) What's your character's name?
- Full name is Jose Bravado. He doesn't have a middle name as far as I can tell. Never really needed it...
2) How old is he/she?
- Mid-twenties, but for those craving specifics, we'll just run with 25, 'kay?
3)Is your OC a boy or a girl?
- Boy. Very. Wouldn't you notice a female that size wearing an open jacket?
4) What's his/her race?
- Bool! Specifically, Toro Bravo, the Spanish Fighting Bull.
Appearance
1) If this character were to suddenly become part of the real world, and ended up in a heavily-populated area, how many stares would he/she get?
- Plenty. I mean, the guy is seven feet tall, and about three feet broad at the shoulder, too. And have -you- ever seen a bull wearing a bright red outfit, or standing upright before? C'mon.
2) Is your character considered normal in his/her own world?
- Pretty much, besides being EXCEPTIONALLY HANDSOME.
3) What would be his/her most recognizable feature(s)?
- Mooscles. Lots of them. He'd suggest his hair as a very close second.
4) Would you consider your OC as attractive?
- What are you implying?? Are you suggesting I have a secret crush on the beefy beefcake with the sexy accent?? Lies! Mostly.
Personality
1) Temper?
- Not unless provoked. Go ahead. Say something about his Mama, or hurt his friends and family. And don't even think about messing with his good looks! He can be sweet, but lemme tell you, when he's pissed off, you'll know it.
2) Does your character ever get depressed?
- Not really. He's a pretty cheerful and optimistic guy, even in the face of hopelessness. Ooh! One time, he was kidnapped by aliens and got homesick for his Mama's cooking. Does that count?
3) Leader or Follower?
- Totally a leader, always willing to charge headlong into danger. That doesn't mean he won't follow good advice, though. ...When he actually stops to listen to it.
4) What is the main aspect(s) of his/her personality?
- Gotta be the self-pride thing. He's hot stuff, and he knows it. He's also not the sharpest chunk of cheddar in the cheese factory. Ooh! And he's also a romantic. Watch out ladies!
History
1) Did your OC have a family of any sort? If so, are they still alive?
- Of course he has family! Heck, he still lives with them! Mama is a gentle and boisterous soul who loves to cook, making enough food for an army, even when it's just her family, so unexpected guests are never a problem. Papa was a wrestling legend before he retired twenty-some years ago, but he's still 'The World's Strongest Bull'. You won't see him in the Guinness book, though, because he refused to pose holding a train engine over his head. with one hand. Jose has yet to beat his Papa in an arm wrestling contest.
2) Is your character out on his/her own? If so, why?
- Jose often goes out on his own when he's saving the day as a superhero, but this time around, his family insisted on coming. Papa probably smelled something fishy going on, but Mama just wnted to make sure Jose washed behind his ears.
3) Has he/she encountered any traumatizing events?
- The poor guy had a bad hair day once. Does that count? Oh, and another time, someone told him that wrestling was fake. Jose had to be consoled for a few days, but not before beating the offender into a pile of mushy goo.
4) What was probably the best time in his/her life so far?
- Jose pretty much sees his entire life as one great time, but the highlight had to be when his Papa agreed to train him for wrestling.
Romance
1) Single?
- Well, on the MUCK where he was 'born', he's happily married to the adopted daughter of a reknowned supervillain, and they have a lovely son, Fernando, who'd rather bury his nose in a book than have anything to do with sports. That doesn't stop Jose from trying, by flinging a football at him every now and then, or surprise him with an elbow drop sneak attack. But for the Colosseum, I'm using the a variant (which I plan to use for a comic or cartoon later on) which has him as a bachelor. A -sexy- bachelor.
2) Has your OC developed any romantic relationships?
- See above and below. But hey, the bull can't help it if his female (and sometimes male) fanbase swoon over him. It's the curse of being so macho. Somehow, he deals with it just fine.
3) Virgin?
- You'd think a 25-year-old still living with his parents would be, but he's not. definitely not. Just ask around.
4) Does your character like flirting?
- Does a bear wipe its ass with Charmin?
Symbolism
1) What animal would you associate your OC with?
- ...Is this a trick question?
2) Musical Instrument?
- Bass guitar, played to a Spanish beat taht you can feel in your hips.
3) Element?
- Earth! Wait, Heart? ...Goooo Planet!
4) Planet?
- Hm... Mars? It's named after the god of war, afetr all. Then again, Jupiter's the biggest planet...
Showing the Love
1) Do you draw your character?
- Of course! Though that shouldn't keep other people from sharing in the joy that is El Toro fanart!
2) Do you write about him/her?
- Do comics count?
3) Do you use him/her in any rpgs?
- As mentioned before, you can find his sexiness over on the Supermegatopa:Blue MUCK... or Tapestries MUCK.
4) What other ways have you appreciated your OC?
- Why are you asking me so many personal questions?? Back off, man!! Don't you judge me!!
RANDOMIZE!
1) Is your character wanted for anything?
- Well, -lots- of people want him, y'know what I mean? *wink-wink, nudge-nudge* Also, he's stirred up trouble by accidentally causing traffic accidents.
2) What are some weaknesses in him/her?
- Admittedly, he's a bit gullible, which has led him into more than one supervillain's evil trap before. And if you can manage to dig in underneath all that ego, he'd end up bawling like a baby until someone could boost his confidence again. Physically, it turns out that nose-ring he wears so proudly is pretty good at stopping him dead in his tracks, if you can get a hold of it.
3) Strengths?
- Um, muscles, fueled by his desire to impress everyone? Papa's training has toughened him up quite a bit, too. He's been punched through walls, hit by trucks, set on fire, attacked by a swarm of angry cats... There's very little that can keep him down for long, especially if there's a good reason for him to keep fighting.
4) Does your OC drink or smoke (ect.)?
- He drinks, but only on special occasions. He -did- get himself drunk one time, and got into a bar fight... They had to dredge the bar up from the harbor the next morning. He also tried smoking once when he was little, because he was told it was 'cool'. His Papa found out, though, and taught Jose a lesson that has kept him from going near a cigarette ever since.
5) What's one quirk about your him/her?
- Back in elementary school, Jose was the fat kid who got picked last in sports.
6) Does your character have any phobias?
- Plenty. He's afraid of getting old, acne, split ends... the list goes on and on.
7) What could you do to get him/her into a blind rage?
- Tell him a 'Yo Mama' joke. Or muss up his hair.
8) Does your OC like chickens?
- Only the ones that don't sell Girl Scout cookies.
The Final Question
What would you consider your relationship with your character to be like?
- <.< ...Hey, look over there! It's Elvis!
That's another thing I want to talk about briefly. I'm not trying to be discriminatory or anything, but it bugs the heck out of me when people talk in another language right in front of me. It's even worse when they look my way right before they do it! Sure, I know the US workforce is a diverse group, and I probably picked the wrong job to be complaining about this, but I can't be the only one who feels that way, right?
I wonder if Starbucks is still hiring...
Anyway, I should have probably put this out there for all you Colosseum fans/participants -way- before the first round, but... Heck, here's a deeper look into everyone's (aka Me) favorite bool.
ENTRANTS: El Toro(!)
Basics
1) What's your character's name?
- Full name is Jose Bravado. He doesn't have a middle name as far as I can tell. Never really needed it...
2) How old is he/she?
- Mid-twenties, but for those craving specifics, we'll just run with 25, 'kay?
3)Is your OC a boy or a girl?
- Boy. Very. Wouldn't you notice a female that size wearing an open jacket?
4) What's his/her race?
- Bool! Specifically, Toro Bravo, the Spanish Fighting Bull.
Appearance
1) If this character were to suddenly become part of the real world, and ended up in a heavily-populated area, how many stares would he/she get?
- Plenty. I mean, the guy is seven feet tall, and about three feet broad at the shoulder, too. And have -you- ever seen a bull wearing a bright red outfit, or standing upright before? C'mon.
2) Is your character considered normal in his/her own world?
- Pretty much, besides being EXCEPTIONALLY HANDSOME.
3) What would be his/her most recognizable feature(s)?
- Mooscles. Lots of them. He'd suggest his hair as a very close second.
4) Would you consider your OC as attractive?
- What are you implying?? Are you suggesting I have a secret crush on the beefy beefcake with the sexy accent?? Lies! Mostly.
Personality
1) Temper?
- Not unless provoked. Go ahead. Say something about his Mama, or hurt his friends and family. And don't even think about messing with his good looks! He can be sweet, but lemme tell you, when he's pissed off, you'll know it.
2) Does your character ever get depressed?
- Not really. He's a pretty cheerful and optimistic guy, even in the face of hopelessness. Ooh! One time, he was kidnapped by aliens and got homesick for his Mama's cooking. Does that count?
3) Leader or Follower?
- Totally a leader, always willing to charge headlong into danger. That doesn't mean he won't follow good advice, though. ...When he actually stops to listen to it.
4) What is the main aspect(s) of his/her personality?
- Gotta be the self-pride thing. He's hot stuff, and he knows it. He's also not the sharpest chunk of cheddar in the cheese factory. Ooh! And he's also a romantic. Watch out ladies!
History
1) Did your OC have a family of any sort? If so, are they still alive?
- Of course he has family! Heck, he still lives with them! Mama is a gentle and boisterous soul who loves to cook, making enough food for an army, even when it's just her family, so unexpected guests are never a problem. Papa was a wrestling legend before he retired twenty-some years ago, but he's still 'The World's Strongest Bull'. You won't see him in the Guinness book, though, because he refused to pose holding a train engine over his head. with one hand. Jose has yet to beat his Papa in an arm wrestling contest.
2) Is your character out on his/her own? If so, why?
- Jose often goes out on his own when he's saving the day as a superhero, but this time around, his family insisted on coming. Papa probably smelled something fishy going on, but Mama just wnted to make sure Jose washed behind his ears.
3) Has he/she encountered any traumatizing events?
- The poor guy had a bad hair day once. Does that count? Oh, and another time, someone told him that wrestling was fake. Jose had to be consoled for a few days, but not before beating the offender into a pile of mushy goo.
4) What was probably the best time in his/her life so far?
- Jose pretty much sees his entire life as one great time, but the highlight had to be when his Papa agreed to train him for wrestling.
Romance
1) Single?
- Well, on the MUCK where he was 'born', he's happily married to the adopted daughter of a reknowned supervillain, and they have a lovely son, Fernando, who'd rather bury his nose in a book than have anything to do with sports. That doesn't stop Jose from trying, by flinging a football at him every now and then, or surprise him with an elbow drop sneak attack. But for the Colosseum, I'm using the a variant (which I plan to use for a comic or cartoon later on) which has him as a bachelor. A -sexy- bachelor.
2) Has your OC developed any romantic relationships?
- See above and below. But hey, the bull can't help it if his female (and sometimes male) fanbase swoon over him. It's the curse of being so macho. Somehow, he deals with it just fine.
3) Virgin?
- You'd think a 25-year-old still living with his parents would be, but he's not. definitely not. Just ask around.
4) Does your character like flirting?
- Does a bear wipe its ass with Charmin?
Symbolism
1) What animal would you associate your OC with?
- ...Is this a trick question?
2) Musical Instrument?
- Bass guitar, played to a Spanish beat taht you can feel in your hips.
3) Element?
- Earth! Wait, Heart? ...Goooo Planet!
4) Planet?
- Hm... Mars? It's named after the god of war, afetr all. Then again, Jupiter's the biggest planet...
Showing the Love
1) Do you draw your character?
- Of course! Though that shouldn't keep other people from sharing in the joy that is El Toro fanart!
2) Do you write about him/her?
- Do comics count?
3) Do you use him/her in any rpgs?
- As mentioned before, you can find his sexiness over on the Supermegatopa:Blue MUCK... or Tapestries MUCK.
4) What other ways have you appreciated your OC?
- Why are you asking me so many personal questions?? Back off, man!! Don't you judge me!!
RANDOMIZE!
1) Is your character wanted for anything?
- Well, -lots- of people want him, y'know what I mean? *wink-wink, nudge-nudge* Also, he's stirred up trouble by accidentally causing traffic accidents.
2) What are some weaknesses in him/her?
- Admittedly, he's a bit gullible, which has led him into more than one supervillain's evil trap before. And if you can manage to dig in underneath all that ego, he'd end up bawling like a baby until someone could boost his confidence again. Physically, it turns out that nose-ring he wears so proudly is pretty good at stopping him dead in his tracks, if you can get a hold of it.
3) Strengths?
- Um, muscles, fueled by his desire to impress everyone? Papa's training has toughened him up quite a bit, too. He's been punched through walls, hit by trucks, set on fire, attacked by a swarm of angry cats... There's very little that can keep him down for long, especially if there's a good reason for him to keep fighting.
4) Does your OC drink or smoke (ect.)?
- He drinks, but only on special occasions. He -did- get himself drunk one time, and got into a bar fight... They had to dredge the bar up from the harbor the next morning. He also tried smoking once when he was little, because he was told it was 'cool'. His Papa found out, though, and taught Jose a lesson that has kept him from going near a cigarette ever since.
5) What's one quirk about your him/her?
- Back in elementary school, Jose was the fat kid who got picked last in sports.
6) Does your character have any phobias?
- Plenty. He's afraid of getting old, acne, split ends... the list goes on and on.
7) What could you do to get him/her into a blind rage?
- Tell him a 'Yo Mama' joke. Or muss up his hair.
8) Does your OC like chickens?
- Only the ones that don't sell Girl Scout cookies.
The Final Question
What would you consider your relationship with your character to be like?
- <.< ...Hey, look over there! It's Elvis!
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