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01-19-2010, 07:42 PM | #11131 |
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I think the problem with trying to work out what makes members of Cobra tick is part and parcel with what makes makes Cobra tick and the issue is that they have a bit of an identity crisis..terrorrists? criminals? evil business conglomerate? rogue nation? there's never been a single reason for being and I think that's what impedes how it sees itself. It may have started in the toy line as just the Joe's evil opposite but as the line grew it had to evolve to suit the changing complexities and sophistication of its audience. Does that make sense? Not sure if I'm conveying what I want to say correctly.
I think out of necessity, Cobra has had to be all these different ideologies to suit the times we're in. They were terrorrists then after 9/11 they had to be criminals so as not to upset the audience. etc etc.. Makes sense.
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01-19-2010, 07:46 PM | #11132 |
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01-19-2010, 07:47 PM | #11133 |
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Have any of you read much of the DCU comics? There they have an organization called Kobra. The leader is named Kobra and it's a fanatical religion. They seek to bring about the Kali Yuga, the great destruction and chaos that is needed that will lead to a greater world peace.
All the members are worshipers of Kobra. But Cobra was never like that. Why would these people keep following Cobra Commander? Quote:
I think the problem with trying to work out what makes members of Cobra tick is part and parcel with what makes makes Cobra tick and the issue is that they have a bit of an identity crisis..terrorrists? criminals? evil business conglomerate? rogue nation? there's never been a single reason for being and I think that's what impedes how it sees itself. It may have started in the toy line as just the Joe's evil opposite but as the line grew it had to evolve to suit the changing complexities and sophistication of its audience. Does that make sense? Not sure if I'm conveying what I want to say correctly.
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01-19-2010, 07:50 PM | #11134 |
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I've never understood the idea of someone blindly accepting to work for someone, no matter how much money, that would just as soon kill you for looking at them funny.
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01-19-2010, 08:56 PM | #11135 |
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I would also think that the soldiers would have to believe in the cause, no way Cobra could pay a foot soldier enough money. What would make people risk their lives for Cobra if not money? |
01-19-2010, 09:06 PM | #11136 |
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I'm sure CC was able to get some by ideology, the little man being beat down by the big corporations and government.
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01-19-2010, 09:29 PM | #11137 |
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A little off topic, but I understand you guys bounce ideas off each other for fanfictions here, so let me throw this out there.
Do you guys think Joe fans would be interested in a reality based Joe fiction, say a Tom Clancy like story using characters based loosely on the Joes? |
01-19-2010, 09:40 PM | #11138 |
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A little off topic, but I understand you guys bounce ideas off each other for fanfictions here, so let me throw this out there.
Do you guys think Joe fans would be interested in a reality based Joe fiction, say a Tom Clancy like story using characters based loosely on the Joes? BTW, I think you'd like Zuludelta's project over in Fan Art. He's taking the Joes and Cobra and throwing them into the real world, making them fit into real world military occupations and structures. It's really impressive.
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01-19-2010, 09:49 PM | #11139 |
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A little off topic, but I understand you guys bounce ideas off each other for fanfictions here, so let me throw this out there.
Do you guys think Joe fans would be interested in a reality based Joe fiction, say a Tom Clancy like story using characters based loosely on the Joes? |
01-19-2010, 10:03 PM | #11140 |
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Hope I fall into the first category.
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