Fursona Occupations

[Tadelesh]

Heh. I was going to say something about the fact that "Alas, poor Yorick" is the actual monologue that goes with the holding of the skull, but I'm not that well versed in Hamlet, as I never read it. I'm glad you did, Johnny. A much better, more detailed explanation than I could have given.

I remember that the Yorick bit and the skull go together for a strange reason: I remember an illustration (though I can't remember where this was) of someone holding a skull, quoting the Yorick line, but the words were backwards (i.e. "kciroY roop, sala" instead of "alas, poor Yorick").

[JohnnyPsycho]

Actually, I tend to be somewhat surprised more people don't know more Shakespeare... sure, I'm no expert, but I've seen a couple stage productions and more than a few movie adaptations of Shakespeare's works, plus studied Hamlet both in highschool and college (though I've never been in a production of it myself). In fact, the earliest exposure I had to Shakespeare was in the 3rd grade, when the entire 3rd grade class performed Romeo & Juliet.

Guess they don't teach Shakespeare in schools as much as they used to...

[saphron]

oh, they do. they just don't put as much emphasis into it as they use to.

[Taliesin]

Taliesin wrote: Gantros wrote: Taliesin wrote:
*starts practicing with a skull in his paw* to be or not to be... a gigolo

Alas, poor Talesin, I knew him not so well...

mew? *he looks at the mysterious guy* him?

*facepalms* I DO am slow, but I got it at last...

Hey! Would that mean I am some sort of DEAD jester!?!?

*goes to cry in a corner* double the meanie!!!!

[saphron]

::blink:: ................

[Tadelesh]

The only Shakespeare I remember doing was Romeo and Juliet. We wrote an essay about the opening credits and first scene of Baz Luhrmann's (sp?) movie version, and another about one of the acts (I can't remember which one). Oh, wait, we did do a bit of Twelfth Night, too. Performed parts of it each in class.

[Drofgod969]

i mean no afense to yall but yall are clogging... this is suppose to be about peoples ocupations...

[Bestile1]

hey it happenes... i dare ya to try and find a single one of the longer posts that haven't gotten off topic at one point or another... some of them end talking about completely different things than they started with

[Feingo Ferinton]

Oy, aint that the truth. Kinda reminds me of the pie fight. *facepalms*

[Taliesin]

*chuckles and bows* my most sincere apologies, sir.

So. Looks like I'd have more luck working for someone than joining a theatre group, it seems...

[Feingo Ferinton]

Well, that depends. You could always do theatre parodies.

[Kenjin]

Hey folks, been a while. See? I'm not dead... I think... *Checks pulse*

On the subject of fursona professions, I believe my own vulpine would be a "Blacksmith" or to broaden the possible functions, a "Metal-smith"

I suspect it would come in handy for those situations calling for the base materials some of the other professions (The Mechanics and Engineers come to mind) might need for their work. Heck, the Delight castle might be in need of more fuzzy handcuffs.

My fursona "Kenjin" is a Kitsune, but in a more common sense of the word. (Being just a reference to a fox, not the mythological troublemakers, and/or servants to the Deity Inari.) So as one who could forge one, he could also supply Mr. Wolfwood with some Authentic Katana's for his lessons in swordplay (Kenjutsu if you will.)

Or when Johnny needs a fresh supply of bullets. He'll know where to go get the lead.

It is but an idea. And my fursona is still but an idea stuck in my widdle head. I'd love to hear some feedback on this idea. If it's not too much trouble?
8)

[Symphony]

Kenjin wrote:
It is but an idea. And my fursona is still but an idea stuck in my widdle head. I'd love to hear some feedback on this idea. If it's not too much trouble?
8)
When you say blacksmith, I think of an anthro bull. Because in my mind, the picture of a big muscular guy, hammering away at an avil, really fits perfectly with a the steotypical bull. And it's also a stereotype of a blacksmith.

So that's definately not to say that yours won't work, I really like the idea of a blacksmith. But how do you think of your blacksmith? I get the impression that you want more of a sophisticated blacksmith, rather than the stereotype I mentioned above. Finesse and craftsmanship, rather than brute force. Is that correct?

[Kenjin]

Indeedy do Symphony. 8)

Being of the sort who forged blades for Samurai, a sleek, quality cutting edge made with flawless precision was my thinking. When you throw the word finesse in there, doesn't exactly scream "Bulging muscles everywhere."

Kudos for being dead on :D

Not to say that a couple of big burly bulls or equines wouldn't be helpful in lugging in such heavy loads of ore and minerals to be refined by my fursona. Would definitely make quite the unintentional show for some of the ladies working the streets of our little paradise.

[Drofgod969]

hmm well i thought i was going to be the only one... (blacksmith) but hey i just joind and i dont have the pay one yet... :cry: still got 6 months before i can even get selected for 1... well anny whey i know that some forums change there topic but hay some change back becose some one reminds them and starts a new forum...

[Symphony]

There's something about the word "blacksmith" that in my mind just doesn't fit your description. It sounds too crude. Weaponsmith is better, but that is sort of limiting. We need a better title. :lol: Something that makes you think of the words you used for the Samurai blades. Sleek, flawless precision etc.

It's just because I tend to associate a certain stereotype with the title blacksmith. There's of course nothing wrong with you choosing to be a blacksmith, as we'll know so much more about youur fursona than just the title of your occupation.

[Kenjin]

Hmm, I agree with you there, blacksmith is too general to keep most folks from thinking of a soot covered old guy with huge muscles and a beard. :lol:

You're also right that "Weaponsmith is limiting, and it's doubtful there would be much of a call for it in Bonbon.

It's why I thought of "Metal-smith" as well, but it doesn't have the same kind of ring to it.

Hmmm... It does bring up a bit of a conundrum doesn't it? Ah well. I'll work at some ideas. We'll see how it plays out, if at all! Who's to say what lies in lady Vanessa's mind? :?:

[Symphony]

Perhaps "Steel-smith"? Heh, I don't even know if there's really anything that's called that. Sounds a bit odd, I think.

I think that whitesmith sounds good, but that's something else than what your fursona does.

[JohnnyPsycho]

Well, you have to remember, Symphony, that the blacksmith is a very generalized term, and that blacksmithing falls under numerous uses, from shoeing horses to making everyday utensils. I'm quite certain any weapon-smith worth his salt probably uses his skills for the more mundane smithing arts most of the time, as only the richest of patrons can afford to have finely-crafted weapons forged by a master weapon maker.

Plus, remember that BonBon's setting is the late Victorian era, when swords have become mostly status symbols and ornamentation, having been replaced on the battlefields of the world with guns. Plus, the late Victorian era coincided with the Meiji era in Japan, when the brandishing of swords was made illegal by the Meiji government, thus lowering the demand on traditional Japanese sword making all together.

"Blacksmith" is a very general term, but by this point in history there wouldn't be many purely devoted weaponsmiths in the world making much money beyond making swords for military officers and noblemen. Most who haven't already moved on to gunsmithing would likely be better suited serving as general blacksmiths.

[Symphony]

You're right, Johnny. It's just that my idea so far of kenjin's fursona, just doesn't fit with the more historically correct or realistic blacksmith that you mention. I have so far thought of him as someone who makes a living from more expensive products and services, than merely shooing horses and such. Kind of a master smith the rich people hire when they need something really special.