Sideswipe versus Bumblebee.....

Yeah its symbolic that they have equal mass.

Originally posted by Placidity
^ Bumblebee wasn't in the thick of the battle either. He stealthily went to find/aid Sam.

Also the military was open firing on the Decepticons. Wouldn't be too smart to get in the way. Sideswipe as far as I can tell, is more effective close up with his blades that can impale Cybertronians.

How do you stealthily have a brutal fight with two Decepticons?

-AC

Originally posted by dadudemon
Cool. Then I'll give you that BB is the better brawler, not H2H fighter.

His only screen feat. His "h2h" was faster and more suave than BB's h2h feats.

Using martial arts kicks, grappling and tosses isn't really just "brawling", like a wild untrained fighter.

That wasn't really fighting skil, he positioned himself in front of a fleeing car and lowered his blade.

Originally posted by Sadako of Girth
Yeah its symbolic that they have equal mass.

No, not really.

-AC

Oh well, some guy and I talked about it last night and he thought so.

Actually, it's true.

Ratchet is the medical officer, and he is the EMS vehicle....Prime is the biggest and strongest, and he is the semi.....

That's not symbolism.

That's "He's a medical officer so he's an ambulance.". He could be a Dodge Viper and still be a doctor.

Symbolism is the use of symbols to convey emotions or ideas.

-AC

So, the final Obi/Annie duel in ROTS, and Yoda/Sidious fighting in the senate chamber. Symbolism?

Why don't you look up what symbolism means, for yourself, and then figure it out?

I'm not a hand-holder.

-AC

I don't need to. I know what symbolism is. I was just asking you your opinion.

Symbolism is an objective term. Either something is symbolism or it isn't, so if you know what symbolism is, you'll know if those scenes/dynamics are or not.

-AC

I disagree. I think some can view certain things as symbolic, where others fail to see it that way.

Originally posted by lord xyz
You love Rorshack more than you love 42.

And you love 42.

Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
I disagree. I think some can view certain things as symbolic, where others fail to see it that way.

Erm...no.

Something is symbolic if it is intended to be. Symbolism cannot exist naturally, someone has to create something with the intention of it being symbolic for symbolism to exist. If the creator of anything makes something to be symbolic, then it is. If they don't, then it's not.

I know what you're thinking; "If you see symbolism in something, then that's up to you.". No, you can wager a guess as to whether something that COULD be symbolic has intended symbolism, but if the creator did not intend that, then there is none.

So, clearly, you do not know what symbolism is.

-AC

Who's a big boy, Huh? Who's a big boy!!!

Really, RJ?

Honestly? Can you not put aside the crushing immaturity for a second to admit you were wrong?

-AC

No.

Actually, to me, it's what you said before, "If you see symbolism in something, then that's up to you."

It's up to the individual to determine what is symbolic to them, even if it's not in accord with the traditional definition of the word.

Originally posted by Rogue Jedi
No.

Actually, to me, it's what you said before, "If you see symbolism in something, then that's up to you."

It's up to the individual to determine what is symbolic to them, even if it's not in accord with the traditional definition of the word.

"To you"? This isn't a subjective debate. Words mean what words mean, RJ. The dictionary is not subjective.

You cannot just ignore what the word means, RJ.

If I write a story and you see symbolism in it, and I say there is none, then there literally is none. The CREATOR always has say.

Something is symbolic or it is not symbolic. That's factual.

You're wrong, RJ. Let's run with it, though;

Do you think those Star Wars scenes are symbolic? If so, of what?

-AC

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symbolism

: the art or practice of using symbols especially by investing things with a symbolic meaning or by expressing the invisible or intangible by means of visible or sensuous representations: as a : artistic imitation or invention that is a method of revealing or suggesting immaterial, ideal, or otherwise intangible truth or state

Yeah, they are symbolic. I think we already talked about this.