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Quote from: Taffeta on October 24, 2020, 04:25:15 AMLeon is also Greek. Apparently. Just throwing that out there. Oh yes, I forgot about Greek. Latin probably borrowed from Greek, or they both borrowed from some other ancient language. And now there's Leons everywhere! Leons, Léons and Leóns, as far as the eye can see! https://www.behindthename.com/name/leonI realise people here must see my name and think 'oh no, here comes more insane rambling about etymology and languages!'
Leon is also Greek. Apparently. Just throwing that out there.
I second that, if it means I get to ramble about the awesomeness of Japanese word history and name construction..*geekish eyes shine*Back on topic...That picture of Leon - I assume he is drinking tea - which is maybe a cultural nod to his (stereotypical!) regional origins BUT...when I first saw it I thought he had a TV handset and was flipping channels xD.
Quote from: Taffeta on October 24, 2020, 05:19:35 PMI second that, if it means I get to ramble about the awesomeness of Japanese word history and name construction..*geekish eyes shine*Back on topic...That picture of Leon - I assume he is drinking tea - which is maybe a cultural nod to his (stereotypical!) regional origins BUT...when I first saw it I thought he had a TV handset and was flipping channels xD.Tea? I don't see that? I only see his purple-ish hoof
Quote from: sd_dreamcrystal on October 25, 2020, 01:39:13 AMQuote from: Taffeta on October 24, 2020, 05:19:35 PMI second that, if it means I get to ramble about the awesomeness of Japanese word history and name construction..*geekish eyes shine*Back on topic...That picture of Leon - I assume he is drinking tea - which is maybe a cultural nod to his (stereotypical!) regional origins BUT...when I first saw it I thought he had a TV handset and was flipping channels xD.Tea? I don't see that? I only see his purple-ish hoofAhh, is it his hoof? Not used to ponies that have inexplicably different coloured body parts
My Little Pony: Etymology is Magic Léon is actually a cute-looking little chap. If only there were toys of all these interesting background/only in comics characters. My G4 collection would be a lot bigger if there was!
It's canon. The show staff and IDW staff have confirmed that what happens in the comics and pony books are canon until the show itself contradicts it, so I'm taking their word that its canon.
It can have both connitations in French if I remember rightly (albeit in context mischievous sounded more likely, I also find a Celestia with secret evils more interesting.)
Quote from: Taffeta on October 24, 2020, 03:41:01 AMIt can have both connitations in French if I remember rightly (albeit in context mischievous sounded more likely, I also find a Celestia with secret evils more interesting.)I hate it with a fiery passion, and think it's actually less interesting. "Benevolent authority character IS SECRETLY EVIL" has been done to death, in my opinion.
I hate it with a fiery passion, and think it's actually less interesting. "Benevolent authority character IS SECRETLY EVIL" has been done to death, in my opinion.
(While we're on the topic, the other one I hate is "What if the characters in this sitcom are actually patients in a mental hospital who are HALLUCINATING everything!")
Like, what's next? "You thought Bambi's mom was NICE??? Nice when she wasn't running insurance scams maybe!"
So going back to Celestia, I'm not talking about her being secretly plotting world domination. I'm really talking about seeing moments where she displays a more "human" (forgive the word) side to her character, eg maybe being exasperated at Rarity's vanity or whatever else.