Comments on: Allusions of postmodernism and postcolonialism in Code Geass: what the fuck am I smoking? http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/ hopefully incisive and intellectual disquisitions on anime Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:14:49 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Lelangir http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/comment-page-1/#comment-66642 Lelangir Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:10:58 +0000 http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/#comment-66642 Hm. I would call nationalism modern, as in, that distancing from Victorian ideologies. The concept of the nation rose after the end of the dynastic state and authority of the church through people bound together by some kind of solidarity, so while Lelouch may seem postmodern in all his contradictions and whatnot, his use of the nation-state (Japan, in this case, the nation of the the 11s) is not. We are seeing a rise in nationalism (in real life, like Yugoslavia, post 9-11 patriotism and so forth) in an ever-increasing chaotic and alienating (postmodern?) world, and Code Geass is a testimony to this. So I don't really know what you'd classify CG as, even if you'd want to classify at all to begin with. I'm just saying there are elements of both theories present in this work. Hm. I would call nationalism modern, as in, that distancing from Victorian ideologies. The concept of the nation rose after the end of the dynastic state and authority of the church through people bound together by some kind of solidarity, so while Lelouch may seem postmodern in all his contradictions and whatnot, his use of the nation-state (Japan, in this case, the nation of the the 11s) is not.

We are seeing a rise in nationalism (in real life, like Yugoslavia, post 9-11 patriotism and so forth) in an ever-increasing chaotic and alienating (postmodern?) world, and Code Geass is a testimony to this. So I don’t really know what you’d classify CG as, even if you’d want to classify at all to begin with. I’m just saying there are elements of both theories present in this work.

]]> By: anime|otaku » Blog Archive » The Lunar New Year: (2) Contextuality in media http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/comment-page-1/#comment-66612 anime|otaku » Blog Archive » The Lunar New Year: (2) Contextuality in media Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:29:35 +0000 http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/#comment-66612 [...] that post I wrote when I was in a state of fever? I didn’t offer anything new but tried to confirm the murkiness of Code Geass. However, I did [...] [...] that post I wrote when I was in a state of fever? I didn’t offer anything new but tried to confirm the murkiness of Code Geass. However, I did [...]

]]> By: Nagato http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/comment-page-1/#comment-66498 Nagato Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:04:32 +0000 http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/#comment-66498 After skimming your entry about 3-5 times (I couldn't sit down and just read it . I'd die.), it didn't seem like you really attempted to explain the allusion of postmodernism and postcolonialism to Code Geass. I mean sure, we're all thinking it, but I was sort of hoping to hear your opinion on what the allusion may be - you hardly even mentioned Code Geass in this entry. Anyway, I'm not criticizing you (wait, I am lols), but just seemed to be something that I noticed. Either that or I'm insane. After skimming your entry about 3-5 times (I couldn’t sit down and just read it . I’d die.), it didn’t seem like you really attempted to explain the allusion of postmodernism and postcolonialism to Code Geass. I mean sure, we’re all thinking it, but I was sort of hoping to hear your opinion on what the allusion may be – you hardly even mentioned Code Geass in this entry.
Anyway, I’m not criticizing you (wait, I am lols), but just seemed to be something that I noticed. Either that or I’m insane.

]]> By: anime|otaku » Blog Archive » Existentialism and its discontents: for those of us who do not believe in God http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/comment-page-1/#comment-66458 anime|otaku » Blog Archive » Existentialism and its discontents: for those of us who do not believe in God Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:13:15 +0000 http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/#comment-66458 [...] anime|otaku hopefully incisive and intellectual disquisitions on anime « Allusions of postmodernism and postcolonialism in Code Geass: what the fuck am I smoking? [...] [...] anime|otaku hopefully incisive and intellectual disquisitions on anime « Allusions of postmodernism and postcolonialism in Code Geass: what the fuck am I smoking? [...]

]]> By: Michael http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/comment-page-1/#comment-66453 Michael Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:13:18 +0000 http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/#comment-66453 @IKnight I'll take a look at it later, for the lulz. @mellow_bunny Thank you! :D And what was it with the FAKE SPAM POST? @Arche I appreciate the comment. :) @Lupus Yeah. In that sense, it is text-independent and reader-dependent, which means that no one meaning is canon. You are correct in pointing that out, unless Daniel corrects me. :) As a drama of a clash between two different personalities, I'd agree, Code Geass is also enjoyable. And it's alright, I'm just having fun writing, also. :D @IKnight

I’ll take a look at it later, for the lulz.

@mellow_bunny

Thank you! :D

And what was it with the FAKE SPAM POST?

@Arche

I appreciate the comment. :)

@Lupus

Yeah. In that sense, it is text-independent and reader-dependent, which means that no one meaning is canon. You are correct in pointing that out, unless Daniel corrects me. :)

As a drama of a clash between two different personalities, I’d agree, Code Geass is also enjoyable. And it’s alright, I’m just having fun writing, also. :D

]]> By: Lupus http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/comment-page-1/#comment-66452 Lupus Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:10:32 +0000 http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/#comment-66452 I was taught in high school English class that post-modernism refers to a method of story interpretation that places the reader's own experience and interpretation above the author's original intentions. But what do I know, I'm no literature student. I just like to enjoy Code Geass as a drama between Lelouche and Suzaku - two characters whose positions, ideals, philosophies and intentions are such stark opposites of each other that they make up a lot of very interesting and enjoyable drama. All that stuff about colonialism and what-not may be true, but I don't give a damn. I was taught in high school English class that post-modernism refers to a method of story interpretation that places the reader’s own experience and interpretation above the author’s original intentions. But what do I know, I’m no literature student.

I just like to enjoy Code Geass as a drama between Lelouche and Suzaku – two characters whose positions, ideals, philosophies and intentions are such stark opposites of each other that they make up a lot of very interesting and enjoyable drama. All that stuff about colonialism and what-not may be true, but I don’t give a damn.

]]> By: mellow_bunny http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/comment-page-1/#comment-66447 mellow_bunny Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:31:00 +0000 http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/#comment-66447 "Your post Allusion of postmordernism and postcolonialism in Code Geass: what the fuck am I smoking? is great, keep up the good work and check out my collection of whory viagra". THIS IS A FAKE SPAM POST. ITS NOT REAL. Honest. “Your post Allusion of postmordernism and postcolonialism in Code Geass: what the fuck am I smoking? is great, keep up the good work and check out my collection of whory viagra”.

THIS IS A FAKE SPAM POST. ITS NOT REAL. Honest.

]]> By: Arche http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/comment-page-1/#comment-66446 Arche Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:15:01 +0000 http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/#comment-66446 that's great, keep up the good work :) that’s great, keep up the good work :)

]]> By: mellow_bunny http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/comment-page-1/#comment-66445 mellow_bunny Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:06:32 +0000 http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/#comment-66445 W00t good stuff mike. I can't say I fully understand the thoughts of postmodernism and postcolonialism. Also I haven't watched Code Geass. However, I do enjoy your writing. So keep it up :D! W00t good stuff mike. I can’t say I fully understand the thoughts of postmodernism and postcolonialism. Also I haven’t watched Code Geass.

However, I do enjoy your writing. So keep it up :D !

]]> By: IKnight http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/comment-page-1/#comment-66438 IKnight Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:48:56 +0000 http://animeotaku.animeblogger.net/2008/04/allusions-of-postmodernism-and-postcolonialism-in-code-geass-what-the-fuck-am-i-smoking/#comment-66438 Eh, sorry if I came accross as a bit prickly there - like I said, tired and 'postmodernism' is like red rag to a bull. Also, I was semi-serious about <em>The SoulTaker</em>: it's so surface-ey and doesn't appear to have anything to say, but it easily out-crosses <em>Eva</em>. Eh, sorry if I came accross as a bit prickly there – like I said, tired and ‘postmodernism’ is like red rag to a bull. Also, I was semi-serious about The SoulTaker: it’s so surface-ey and doesn’t appear to have anything to say, but it easily out-crosses Eva.

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