User:TurtleShroom

TS: Invader Zim FAQ
TurtleShroom...


 * Q: Do you watch Invader Zim?
 * A: Never. I was unfortunate enough to witness the "Lice" episode and the episode where Zim's throat swells up and nearly destroys a fast food restaurant. It was frightening... -and I can still remember it to this day!


 * Q: Do you like Invader Zim?
 * A: Not really. See above.


 * Q: If you don't like Invander Zim, than why on Irk are you here?!
 * A: I presume that it is the influence of the fellow man. While I don't like the show I enjoy the drawings, the concept, and the characters in and of themselves, especially that lovable Dib. Besides, the Zim world is very popular, and what better way to expand my story know-how than injecting some cheerful, lighthearted antics into a different universe that was cancelled for being far too dark and depressing?


 * Q: What is your opinion of Zim fanart?
 * A: Normally, I love it. Folks are very good at drawing, especially in other art forms that differ from the show, particularly that of anime, which, when not perverted, is a beautiful method of art. However, perverts seem to get a kick out of having male characters kiss each other and depict women in immodest clothes. I utterly loathe and hate such unholy depictions of anything homosexual, or close to homesual (e.g. the so-called "bro-mance") and strongly believe in appropriate dress. Curse you, Yaoi doctrine!


 * Q: What is you opinion on the cancellation of the Invader Zim series?
 * A: I am personally glad to see it cancelled and applaud it, but I feel sympathy for the Masses. It was rather disrespectful to just shut the series off without warning. They should have aired the rest of the episodes at 12:30 AM just to circulate them for the rabid fans' sakes.


 * Q: Who is/are your favorite Zim character(s)?
 * A: It would be a toss-up between Dib, Mrs. Bitters, and the Tallest.
 * Dib, because he's such a cute, lovable, spastic character, and the only glimpse of protagonistic light in the dark and forboding world of the series.
 * Mrs. Bitters, because I love teachers, and my mother is a teacher (although far prettier and nicer), although I do dislike her dream-crushing curriculem. She reminds me of my first sixth grade math teacher. I was transferred to another, nicer/better/successful math class after he threatened to unlawfully spank me in the hallway. While corporal punishment is legal in my homestate, a teacher can't do it, and certainly not in a hallway while grabbing a child's wrist! He was later fired.
 * The Tallest, because I enjoy government, power, and overall, politics. The Irken system of government is entertaining, as are the Tallest.


 * Q: Regarding the series cancellation, do you agree that the show is specifically in violation of the Bible, as religious groups so claimed?
 * A: As a Christian myself I can not find specific Bible shattering element in Invader Zim that I can think of. However, you don't have to be religious to see the frightening or unholy (mostly frightening) things in the show. It was too dark.


 * Q: Do you think Invader Zim could have been saved from the holiness board?
 * A: Absolutely. Invader Zim was improperly given a TV-Y rating (like Sesame Street), when it should have been TV-Y-PG (like Total Drama Island) or a TV-Y-14 (like the Simpsons). Even a TV-Y-7 (like Big Time Rush). Since TV-Y-PG didn't exist, I gues TV-Y-14 would have done nicely. Furthermore, Invader Zim could have been protected from cancellation by moving its timeslot from afternoon and prime-time to late-night (like 9:30 PM or 10:00 PM) or the Paid Provider slots (like 3:00 AM or 4:00 AM). VCRs could have caught it for the fans. Also, Zim could have been transferred to Nick at Night, which was diedicated to such shows. Or, they could ismply release Zim into the Public Domain, thereby dropping Viacom's copyright stranglehold over an unused item, and let the Masses carry him into the sunset. Of course, the twisted writer's inclusion of Gir soaked in blood in one of the episodes didn't help the ratings.


 * Q: Would you like to see a revival or re-airing of Invader Zim, be it on Nickelodeon or an affliate?
 * A: For the aske of the fans, yes. Hand the rights over and let them put it on at midnight. It would make a lot of people proud. On that subject, air the developed but unwritten episodes, too, and snag yourself an Emmy before writing it out. That's right, mortals: Invader Zim was award winning!


 * Q: Have you now, or will you ever, shout "VICTORY!!"?
 * A: Actually, I might... my grandfather owns a gun and plans to shoot geese that have been plaguing our backyard for years. That would be my time to shout "VICTORY!!" to the heavens.


 * Q: Do you have a character here?
 * A: Yes, Jones Johnson.


 * Q: Is your head big?
 * A: Oh yes, and my nose is just as bad!


 * Q: Is there bacon in your soap?
 * A: Perhaps. Soap really is made of animal fat, you know.