hellkitty wrote:You know, Flare, I've asked myself this a thousand times, because it doesn't really matter which continuity he's in, I just have a thing for Starscream. G1, Armada, the Bayverse, TFA--I just (heart) him. Because he's been portrayed in so many different ways, it makes no sense.
One of my coworkers from the psych department came to my office yesterday and noticed (ummm, it's hard *not* to, really) my little obsession with our favorite devious robot. Of course, now he's determined to psychoanalyze me about it, but here's what we came up with so far:
First, he's a Decepticon. For some reason, and this is not just me speaking, but the 'bad guy' is much more interesting to most of us than the good guy. Think, even, about Dark Knight--that movie was fascinated with the Joker--the bad guy. Milton had this problem writing _Paradise Lost_--Lucifer was way more interesting, and way more popular, than Milton, good Christian writer, wanted him to be.
When he wants to be, Starscream is a badass. Others may not respect his character, but they respect the whompings he can lay down if he chooses. So it's not that he's a weakling. He can deliver. You can say the badass thing about many of the Decepticons, of course.
But Starscream always, whatever continuity, has character flaws, which means he's got a character. Sure, Megatron has that anger-management issue and Shockwave really needs to get out and socialize more, but Starscream's always got the "I'm not really happy or comfortable where I am" vibe. So he...changes sides, or goes off on his own, or screws up, or tries to take on more than he can handle, or has to deal with his psychotic boss (oh who can't relate to that?). He makes a lot of mistakes. (A LOT). That seems to give him a lot more 'interior' than many of the other characters. Optimus will always say and do the nice thing. Megatron will be evil for the sake of being evil. But Starscream is unpredictable, and unpredictable in a very human way. He does things that make you wonder why the heck he did them.
I'm not sure I'm explaining this right.
HK, standin' by her man, erm, bot.
hellkitty wrote:Your assessment for his relationship potential is spot on. (And I do have a thing for Skywarp, especially War Within--I think it's the flyboys that attract me). But you presuppose a whole bunch of things, such as baby-daddy potential. Now, without going into the dreaded swamp of How Transformers Reproduce, I kind of have to quibble that maybe some females (human, Autobot, Decepticon) might not entirely buy into that whole mommy looking for provider-mate scenario.
I get a little tired of that archetype in real life. Just because I'm female doesn't mean that crying in front of me will bend me to your will. Just because I'm female, it doesn't mean I *have* to want kids. (I don't; for which I think the world should thank me--I'd be a *terrible* mother, and I'm smart enough to recognize that). I can go into a relationship (and do) without first evaluating the guy's income potential and protective abilities. It's a little insulting to the guy, too, isn't it? Like, hey, Skywarp, I'm not really into you, but I know you'll never cheat on me and you'll always take care of me.
I think the right female who had a similar sort of understanding of a relationship (temporary, and being open about the motives) would work out well. Think of it this way: I think a pairing that would work wonderfully (if I'm allowed to do a crossover): Starscream and the Baroness from GI Joe would be *fantastic* together.
HK, and Megatron would totally beat the kids.
Flare wrote:What Transformer are you? (Movie)
My Results:
Starscream
You are in second of command of the Decepticons. You live for the day to be the leader. You hate who's in charge and waits for the moment to "accidentally" slip a jagged edge of steel in his chest. Unfortunately, the other Decepticons question your leader abilities. You are strong and confident in yourself, but you are a coward when it comes to being out numbered or intimidated.
hellkitty wrote:Old, ugly, cranky and not very perky.
I guess it fits.
hellkitty wrote:HK, I'm more offended that I'm an *Autobot*.
Siren Prime wrote:LOL!! I always take that test. I ALWAYS get Starscream!!
I love him and all, but at the same time it makes no sense...
I would NEVER "'accidentally' slip a jagged piece of steal into" the chest of my leader.
I'd do it on purpose. In public.![]()
I'm kidding.
Seriously it's suprising. I've always thought of myself as more of a Bumblebee or Optimus.
That's what I usually get.
But I always get Starscream on this one.
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