pet peeve of mine

levipleasecallmeback June 19, 2024 10:00 am

this is nitpicky but it irks me to see a traditional story have random modern elements. with this one being the starbucks dupe and trying to replicate the celebrity sponsors who walk around with the cups as merch. it doesn’t suit the story and throws me off when there was a way to create a franchise for mc without it looking out of place compared to the architecture, fashion, and overall aesthetic of the webtoon

Responses
    Sakusa June 19, 2024 11:58 am

    ikk and w that instagram thing too its jus ew like stick to the traditional shit

    iram_ikan June 19, 2024 12:18 pm

    But that's the whole point though? She brings in modern elements because she's from the modern world! It's why everything she does becomes successful because the world is stuck doing things the old way.

    Katsuki.kinnie June 19, 2024 12:26 pm
    ikk and w that instagram thing too its jus ew like stick to the traditional shit Sakusa

    I saw the instagram thing as a joke? Like, i might be wrong, but i think it was just a visual gag and there wasn't an actual instagram in the world. I do hate the coffee cups tho so i agree

    iram_ikan June 19, 2024 12:33 pm
    I saw the instagram thing as a joke? Like, i might be wrong, but i think it was just a visual gag and there wasn't an actual instagram in the world. I do hate the coffee cups tho so i agree Katsuki.kinnie

    It was definitely a joke. Just a visual gag because they don't have anything like it in the book.

    Sakusa June 19, 2024 2:01 pm
    It was definitely a joke. Just a visual gag because they don't have anything like it in the book. iram_ikan

    ohhh i thought it was acc real

    Morcheeba June 19, 2024 8:23 pm

    It's less a critique but more like, its giving me whiplash ^^

    I can vibe with her "inventions" no problem. But the cut of the men's pants didn't come from her. Neither the shoes / shoelaces.

    So when they're suddenly like: next up, TJOSTEN!
    I'm like...hold on. But: it's magic! It's a novel! It's whatever the creater wants it to be!

    levipleasecallmeback June 19, 2024 8:49 pm
    But that's the whole point though? She brings in modern elements because she's from the modern world! It's why everything she does becomes successful because the world is stuck doing things the old way. iram_ikan

    not really… here’s the thing, i get it when it came to improving truly traditional practices that need better methods. like math abilities for magic casting + sales in a way that suits the atmosphere. which include the subscription of her copyrighted idea

    however bringing a modern capitalistic franchise like starbucks is pushing it. there was a way to incorporate the idea without literally using 21st century cup, logo, or even marketing strategy. to give you a better visual it’s like seeing a stanley cup and mcdonalds in an 1800s setting. while i do enjoy seeing her be a successful business women i don’t like the clashing of completely different cultures when it’s not harmonious

    levipleasecallmeback June 19, 2024 8:50 pm
    ikk and w that instagram thing too its jus ew like stick to the traditional shit Sakusa

    you get me it feels awkward reading it

    levipleasecallmeback June 19, 2024 9:01 pm
    It's less a critique but more like, its giving me whiplash ^^I can vibe with her "inventions" no problem. But the cut of the men's pants didn't come from her. Neither the shoes / shoelaces. So when they're sudd... Morcheeba

    i get this!! it’s one thing to bring new and exciting ideas from your culture to another place but at the same time it does feel a little meh when it’s focusing on her being money hungry/grabby. if i wanted to watch someone being a capitalist pig who steals intellectual property id watch the kardashians

    i like her personality and the story i really do, but when she’s leaning more into greed or stealing every invention i also feel let down. plus it’s fair to get whiplash given the societal context, because putting a starbucks copycat within a magic setting is very off putting

    Syn.chronic June 19, 2024 10:12 pm
    I saw the instagram thing as a joke? Like, i might be wrong, but i think it was just a visual gag and there wasn't an actual instagram in the world. I do hate the coffee cups tho so i agree Katsuki.kinnie

    yea no offense but these people’s reading comprehension clearly wasn’t the best

    levipleasecallmeback June 20, 2024 12:11 am
    yea no offense but these people’s reading comprehension clearly wasn’t the best Syn.chronic

    me when im bored and want to argue with people online for entertainment

    Syn.chronic June 20, 2024 12:20 am
    me when im bored and want to argue with people online for entertainment levipleasecallmeback

    take it how you want idc ヽ(`Д´)ノ

    levipleasecallmeback June 20, 2024 12:31 am
    take it how you want idc ヽ(`Д´)ノ Syn.chronic

    u saw ONE person misunderstand a minor detail out of the entire webtoon but then grouped us all up to say we didn’t have the best reading comprehension ?

    the fake nonchalant attitude is hella funny lmao i hope it made you feel better about yourself buddy ( ̄∇ ̄")

    Syn.chronic June 20, 2024 3:01 am
    u saw ONE person misunderstand a minor detail out of the entire webtoon but then grouped us all up to say we didn’t have the best reading comprehension ? the fake nonchalant attitude is hella funny lmao i hop... levipleasecallmeback

    You’ve def got a problem with jumping to conclusions i’m just saying it’s funny how so many people lack the ability to understand the irony of the modern details in this supposed historical setting ( ̄へ ̄)

    levipleasecallmeback June 20, 2024 7:15 am
    You’ve def got a problem with jumping to conclusions i’m just saying it’s funny how so many people lack the ability to understand the irony of the modern details in this supposed historical setting (�... Syn.chronic

    yea ur def not helping your case. it’s not wild for me to assume you only said it to argue?? it didn’t add anything in the convo other than insult…

    u only added this on after i interpreted your paragraph as genuinely mean. try and read your sentence with all the contextual clues in this entire thread. also i didn’t know i had to tell you this, but people aren’t lacking the ability to understand it- criticism of a plot point = reader understood but didn’t personally like it lmao!( ̄へ ̄)

    iram_ikan June 21, 2024 6:01 am
    not really… here’s the thing, i get it when it came to improving truly traditional practices that need better methods. like math abilities for magic casting + sales in a way that suits the atmosphere. which... levipleasecallmeback

    Celebrity endorsements, paper cups and company logos were all available by the 1900s. All while people walked around in corsets, coats and vests. Same as the story. So you can take that argument and stick it up your uninformed ass. Also she's in a very sexist world where they worship the female saintest and put her on a pedestal but simultaneously marry off all women in the family the minute they become of age. If she opened a business similar to what is already available in their world, she would basically have no advantage competition wise and she wouldn't be able to save up the 10 million she needs to buy a title. She would be forced to marry someone her family picked, which in the beginning was that pervet that she scared off with blackmail. It makes sense for her to stand out by being different and showing these people things they've never seen before.

    levipleasecallmeback June 21, 2024 9:54 am
    Celebrity endorsements, paper cups and company logos were all available by the 1900s. All while people walked around in corsets, coats and vests. Same as the story. So you can take that argument and stick it up... iram_ikan

    you good?? worry about the stick that’s shoved up your ass because i assure you this topic was not as serious for you to be this angry LMAO not even worth arguing with something who jumped the gun and threw insults over such a shallow topic. didn’t even try reading after that annoying ass attitude showed. mad and weird over what, chill big dog