#bilmon

[ikuzeminna]

Is it Tsubarov or Tubarov?

So, this one is funny. As you can see above, the wiki has adopted the latter spelling, which originates from the translation of Glory of Losers and Frozen Teardrop by Zeonic Scanslations. It's also where "Bilmon" first popped up as a last name for the guy, by the by. If you look at the katakana, it spells tsu-ba-ro-fu, but as anyone who has learned the Japanese alphabet knows, there is no tu, so tsu is usually used in its place. Just like there is no si, only a shi, which leads to all the "city boy" humor. Meaning, a translator might find themselves pondering if they should go with tu or tsu in a name, especially if it's a made up one. And in this case, the translator decided to go with tu because he probably felt "Tubarov" sounded more correct. This is Gundam Wing though.

From the Gundam Wing Perfect Archive Series, p. 189. Tsubarov's name is supposed to be derived from the German word for 12, zwölf. The z in German is always a "ts" sound, so "Tsubarov" is actually the correct spelling. And before anyone thinks to themselves "well, why didn't they just go with the number then?" That's because the very first translators wanted to be phonetically close and anyone trying to pronounce zwölf who doesn't speak flawless German would probably end up saying some form of "ze-wolf" which doesn't even come close. The American dub had troubles pronouncing Hilde, for crying out loud. Like that's a hard name. So Tsubarov it is, just like it is Noin and not Neun. But. And here comes the funny part, which is just a euphemism for me having had to take linguistics, so now you all get to suffer through it with me. "Two" in German is "zwei". Depending on the region or if you watch Star Wars, you'll hear it pronounced "zwo", too, though. R2D2 is the most famous example. It also used to happen a lot on the telephone when people spelled telephone numbers or the number of a bank account etc. so that it doesn't get mixed up with 3, "drei". "Two" and "zwo" have the same root, the Proto-Germanic "twō". The difference is that English stopped pronouncing the w and German had a sound shift known as the High German consonant shift, where a lot of Proto-Germanic "t" sounds changed into "ts" which is how the letter z is pronounced in German. So, tomato, tomahto, or in this case, Tubarov, Tsubarov. It's amusing how a language on the other side of the globe lacking a tu ended up reverse sound shifting a name derived from a German word because a fan thought it'd sound better that way. What are the odds.

[ahb-writes]

Yomiko Readman.

For collectors and hobbyists of all types, there are items, objects, or crafts one pursues with an acute, vulgar obsession (i.e., "white whale," "Holy Grail," "glorious purpose," etc.). Sometimes, this is passive; other times, it's dynamic. But as I unbox my latest haul of animation production artwork, I can scarcely believe I've successfully tagged "Agent Paper."

R.O.D. the TV is a wildly entertaining and dramatic anime series (even more so the precursor OVA), and I came upon a good amount of Yomiko art while hunting and tracking various auctions for anime art. In total, I nabbed a 43-sheet set of Yomiko and other characters, plus a 17-sheet set of Yomiko solo.

Additional recent finds (cel, douga, genga): Haruhi Fujioka (Ouran High School Host Club); Kiba (Wolf's Rain); Lina Inverse (Slayers); Armitage (Armitage III); Hitomi Kanzaki (Escaflowne: A Girl in Gaea); Tuberov Bilmon (Gundam Wing); Taiki, Youka, others (12 Kingdoms); Mirai Yashima (Mobile Suit Gundam).

[bilmon]

[mpanighetti]

Finally finished Endless Waltz with @meggie-stardust and for some reason I needed to wrestle another Tubarov meme out of my brain so

[mpanighetti]

Tubarov: Looking for someone who will recommend the latest and greatest smart home appliances, and who will extoll the virtues of their preferences to anyone who will listen. Basically trying to use Wirecutter as a dating site.

What Your GW Crush Says About You

Heero: You want to cuddle a bad boy with a husky voice and floppy hair.

Duo: Big ol’ himbo with bi wife energy.

Trowa: You want it all - a lover, a friend, a baritone. 

Quatre: At this point just get a dog.

Wufei: Luv, you cannot fix him. Focus on yourself.

Zechs: I get it, you could cut a steak with that jawline, but it’s 2021 so let’s examine that.

Treize: If this is your sexual awakening, it’s not your fault - but it is your responsibility.

Relena: You like inherited wealth and wit.

Hilde: You want a rebel. Also, you’re queer.

Cathy: You like ‘em loyal with 0% body fat.

Dorothy: Banter is the #1 thing you look for. #2 is detachment from emotions.

Sally: You just want a bestie. And a really good bestie.

Noin: You like ‘em– You might actually be a lesbian.

Une: You probably like true crime podcasts.

- Bonus (for myself) -

Rashid: You just want to be taken care of. British accent. Huge.

[nyanpotato]

Well honey maybe I wouldn’t be sayin “sweetheart” if y'all could come up with some better insults.

Also. Gross connotation, and Gaster’s not a girl. Additionally, maybe learn to use the right ‘your/you’re’, and acknowledge that 'herself’ is one word, then maybe I won’t have so much material to be a know-it-all about, and we can have a conversation like civilized people instead of throwing around insults. Got it, sweetie? 💛

[jiinbe-foispu]

100% Authentic Chanel Wallet on a Chain, Porte Bilmon in Noir (Black) Caviar http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=2&toolid=10044&campid=5337410317&customid=&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&item=253185793369

[mpanighetti]

2021 means it’s time for Tubarov memes, come on y’all

[bilmon]

Bill & Simon - Favourite colour is blue

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[mpanighetti]

meggie sent this meme back for a second pass to add the Taurus pic on the CD and it really did enhance the entire effort

Finally finished Endless Waltz with @meggie-stardust and for some reason I needed to wrestle another Tubarov meme out of my brain so

[mpanighetti]

2021 means it’s time for Tubarov memes, come on y’all

[meggie-stardust]

2021 means it’s time for Tubarov memes, come on y’all