Friday, January 4, 2008

Two interesting depictions



In the episode entitled "The Abominable Snowman" (view here) of the stop-motion kids show, The Amazing Adventures of Morph, the yeti is depicted as a sad and pathetic individual. Once more, we see an instance of the played-out trope of yeti disliking his "Abominable" appellation, citing it as unfair and socially disadvantageous. More friendly and innocuous than abominable, Yeti claims the title falsely represents him. What would you prefer, Pathetic Lumpy Clayman? Get over it.

Later, another trope is employed when Morph's colleagues refuse to believe his tale of encountering the Abominable Perfectly Normal Guy I'd Like to Be Friends With. Happy now?



This is yeti from the promotional music video on the Choose Your Own Adventure DVD (view here).

Now here's a yeti with some self-esteem. Still friendly and kind-hearted, the "Abominable" in front of his name doesn't bother him one bit.

This is one yeti that is choosing his own adventure!

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