Curse

kazjun · Mar 06, 2007, 10:55 PM // 22:55

Lol, those avatars FTW

lightblade · Mar 06, 2007, 11:04 PM // 23:04

@OP

Because kawaii is part of the Japanese culture, and not part of American culture.

isamu kurosawa · Mar 06, 2007, 11:12 PM // 23:12

hehe, always loved gwen chan, so much in fact that the design in progress for my guilds website was inspired by her, working on chibifying a few of my members characters for the logo etc

we are The Chan Clan [Chan] and welcome gwen chan!

Eldin · Mar 06, 2007, 11:18 PM // 23:18

I'm a big anime/manga fan, and in fact, many Americans love Japan (technology, Nintendo, anime, manga...), but it just doesn't fit the american theme.

When I think of America I think of Teddy Roosevelt and black and white films, and guns, and the army with its sergeant stereotypes, and "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin.

Chuba · Mar 07, 2007, 12:39 AM // 00:39

Now all we need are some avatars of Gwen-chan's partner, Dr. Boar

*Alexiel* · Mar 09, 2007, 01:06 AM // 01:06

Yes Gwen is cute, and the avatars are nice, but that pig is just AMAZING!!! it made me laugh with its angry piggyish face xD

SAQ · Mar 09, 2007, 02:28 AM // 02:28

If you go to Japan, you'll realise Japanese has myths and legends about wild hogs rather pigs. I was in Japan at the end of last year and bought a hog souvenir for my GF. I guess they are doing it along with the spirit of Year of the Pig... hogs are pigs of course.

The avatar is nicely done

Eldin · Mar 09, 2007, 03:33 AM // 03:33

Hogs in Asia look like fat ugly dog/wolf-type things.

Once I saw a documentary on "Hogzilla" and it showed a Japanese boar. MOST HIDEOUS THING I EVER SAW! It was like a giant bulldog with a pig snout and some gay smile. [/randomness]

It's definitely part of Japanese culture. Imagining a cute chibi girl guiding us here in America just doesn't feel right. Even if I do worship Japan and the arts of anime and manga.

isamu kurosawa · Mar 09, 2007, 11:23 AM // 11:23

well qwen-chan has been there for a very long time, before the new year. and the pig has been there just as long.

This is what ive been using as a sig on my guilds forum for the last few months

Lynxius · Mar 09, 2007, 11:43 AM // 11:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by isamu kurosawa

well qwen-chan has been there for a very long time, before the new year. and the pig has been there just as long.

This is what ive been using as a sig on my guilds forum for the last few months

Ah ah thats cute ^_^

Vote for Mini Gwen

Skiant · Mar 09, 2007, 12:08 PM // 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by isamu kurosawa

well qwen-chan has been there for a very long time, before the new year. and the pig has been there just as long.

This is what ive been using as a sig on my guilds forum for the last few months

It's been a long time I use my favorite Gwen's quote in board signs :
"Mommy always said not to play with fire. But Mommy's dead."

I quite like this one too :
"My favorite 3 things: skipping, playing the flute, and burning towns down."

/vote for Mini-Gwen

MSecorsky · Mar 09, 2007, 05:41 PM // 17:41

Couldn't resist. First avatar, ever.

scylex · Mar 09, 2007, 07:11 PM // 19:11

I would so totally kill for a mini Gwen they should totally make that the 2nd year birthday present. i don't care if everyone in the game gets one and they are totally common. I WANT ONE!!! I think I will go start a Gwen cult or something. one day Gwen will return from the fiery ball in the sky and take you all its prophecy i tell you.

evil joo · Mar 09, 2007, 08:00 PM // 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by scylex

how come the Japaneses guildwars site gets a Gwen-chan to explain the game to new players and we don't? I want a Gwen-chan darn it. See I took a screeny of the site and they have a cute little Gwen-chan all to themselves. it's not fair!!!

hahahah amazing find~ gwen is so leet

Eldin · Mar 10, 2007, 02:02 AM // 02:02

We need a Gwen minipet. But not just ANY Gwen minipet, a GWEN-CHAN MINIPET!

She runs around shouting things like "Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto!"

Havre Fras · Mar 10, 2007, 02:12 AM // 02:12

Yeah, we need a Gwen minipet.

But only if we can stomp on them.

Alfrond · Mar 10, 2007, 05:22 AM // 05:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havre Fras

Yeah, we need a Gwen minipet.

But only if we can stomp on them.

Awww....
Whats with all the hate? How could anyone dislike adorable little Gwen-chan?

Redfeather1975 · Mar 10, 2007, 05:30 AM // 05:30

We really do need a minipet to quote 80s music!
That would rock.
I usually start singing 80s songs in outposts just to see if anyone close to my age is around to chat with. lol

Yichi · Mar 10, 2007, 07:21 AM // 07:21

simple answer... were not asian

Bryant Again · Mar 10, 2007, 07:24 AM // 07:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havre Fras

Yeah, we need a Gwen minipet.

Wow, I disagree. That would be the dream of many a creepy person.

As to answer the OP's question: 'Cus they're annoying and have bad rep. 4Chan party van, anyone?