For those who "don't get it": as a member of the herd... I'm right there with you. Just why the **** is this show so popular among the older, male demographic, and why have people been so willing to openly express their approval of the show? My theory is as follows: while the characters are endearing, the animation excellent, etc. etc., these positive traits wouldn't be enough to garner the type of fanbase the show has today. I believe that its popularity stems from the huge gap between *expected* quality and *actual* quality; in other words, the show is just so much damn better than anyone would expect going in that it really grows on you.
...or maybe I'm just trying to validate my bizarre preferences. <_<
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBpfwpOPXNc&NR=1&feature=fvwp
I watch Planet Chasers Starlight Excellent all day, every day.