[EVA] Gainax, Eva, Nadia and Orphans

[Zhou Tai An]

>So it seems that viewers are clamouring for sadness, not happiness. 
>
>Do they derive happiness from watching the sadness of others? If so,
>mankind is SICK. 

Mankind is not sick.

>Or is it a reflection of the innate qualities that everyone is not at all
>and wanted to share their sadness with everyone. 

More like it.

>Or is just a fad where viewers think they are more mature and not childish
>by watching shows depicting sadness.

What would you rather watch, a show where everything happens nicely and
happily, or one where there is at least some exploration of sadness?

Let me put in this way : I think fiction with angst (not necessarily
angst-ridden) is much more interesting. People tend to relate more to
characters with problems..it strikes a chord of sympathy somewhere. Final
Fantasy 3, if anyone's played this, if a great example.


Zhou Tai An (kain at pacific.net.sg)
"There is no one simple truth." Rune Walsh

"Who is this? This is I.
Who is I? What is I?		- Rei Ayanami
I am myself. This object is I. 
The figure that forms me."

When someone stands in the light but does not give it out, a shadow is created.