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Blue_Inigo 04/23/18 2:59:46 PM #1:	Disney made him seem like the coolest guy. They really candy coated these greek gods lol. Zeus is a freak --- "This is your last dance." <cite>Blue_Inigo posted [p:900165524] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Disney made him seem like the coolest guy. They really candy coated these greek gods lol. Zeus is a freak</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bloodychess 04/23/18 3:00:25 PM #2:	Disney candy coats pretty much everyone from the stories they rip off It's a kids company --- To err is human To arr is pirate <cite>Bloodychess posted [p:900165556] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Disney candy coats pretty much everyone from the stories they rip off It's a kids company</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dustin1280 04/23/18 3:00:36 PM #3:	The greek gods were mostly assholes. They had the same vices that humans do but they had godly powers to back themselves up. --- RIP: Canuklehead, Karma: 1369 // RIP: Gen_Lee_Enfield, Karma: 1731 // RIP: Orlando of the Axe, Karma: 1642 // RIP nayr626 Karma: 4395 --They delivered! <cite>Dustin1280 posted [p:900165565] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>The greek gods were mostly assholes. They had the same vices that humans do but they had godly powers to back themselves up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 04/23/18 3:01:09 PM #4:	Hercules for the most part from what I can recall was more of a tragic figure in myth than anything. Every time he tries to get his life together Hera throws a touch of the insanity his way and makes him wreck everything. It's been a long ass time since I've read the myths though so I don't know for sure. --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:900165601] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Hercules for the most part from what I can recall was more of a tragic figure in myth than anything. Every time he tries to get his life together Hera throws a touch of the insanity his way and makes him wreck everything. It's been a long ass time since I've read the myths though so I don't know for sure.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
glitteringfairy 04/23/18 3:01:10 PM #5:	Gonna make the topic and then not give examples of how he was an asshole --- "How come you can believe in God but not Bigfoot?" V-E-G-Y http://i.imgur.com/AqR3aeX.jpg http://i.imgur.com/vvuUXpp.jpg https://imgur.com/r9xK2NR <cite>glitteringfairy posted [p:900165603] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Gonna make the topic and then not give examples of how he was an asshole</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Inigo 04/23/18 3:01:35 PM #6:	Hades is actually one of the nicer guys from what I remember. Kinda funny since Disney made him the biggest dick --- "This is your last dance." <cite>Blue_Inigo posted [p:900165623] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Hades is actually one of the nicer guys from what I remember. Kinda funny since Disney made him the biggest dick</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 04/23/18 3:02:02 PM #7:	Turning into animals just to fuck cute girls is freakish now? ...wait a minute... --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:900165650] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Turning into animals just to fuck cute girls is freakish now? ...wait a minute...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 04/23/18 3:02:50 PM #8:	Everyone in Greek Mythology is an asshole There was no desire to make the Gods likable and love you like there is now with Christianity. --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:900165684] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Everyone in Greek Mythology is an asshole There was no desire to make the Gods likable and love you like there is now with Christianity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 04/23/18 3:03:15 PM #9:	IIRC the underworld was not like hell where people are punished for their earthly sins, it was just a place like any other place --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8kjZU.jpg <cite>eston posted [p:900165711] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>IIRC the underworld was not like hell where people are punished for their earthly sins, it was just a place like any other place</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Inigo 04/23/18 3:03:16 PM #10:	glitteringfairy posted... Gonna make the topic and then not give examples of how he was an asshole I dont actually remember the dickish things he did but I do remember he did some pretty fucked up shit. I think he killed or beat the shit out of his kids??? --- "This is your last dance." <cite>Blue_Inigo posted [p:900165714] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>glitteringfairy posted...</cite> <quote>Gonna make the topic and then not give examples of how he was an asshole</quote> I dont actually remember the dickish things he did but I do remember he did some pretty fucked up shit. I think he killed or beat the shit out of his kids???</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 04/23/18 3:03:24 PM #11:	Hercules isn't an asshole in Greek Mythology, he's an asshole in Roman Mythology. There's this other Greek asshole named Heracles, though. --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:900165722] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Hercules isn't an asshole in Greek Mythology, he's an asshole in Roman Mythology. There's this other Greek asshole named Heracles, though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gamer167 04/23/18 3:03:59 PM #12:	I would go most anywhere to feel.. like I.... belooooooooong <cite>gamer167 posted [p:900165760] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote> I would go most anywhere to feel.. like I.... belooooooooong </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 04/23/18 3:04:11 PM #13:	Blue_Inigo posted... glitteringfairy posted... Gonna make the topic and then not give examples of how he was an asshole I dont actually remember the dickish things he did but I do remember he did some pretty fucked up shit. I think he killed or beat the shit out of his kids??? Killed wife and kid. Like they basically transplanted His history onto kratos in God of War. --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:900165772] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>Blue_Inigo posted...</cite> <quote><cite>glitteringfairy posted...</cite> <quote>Gonna make the topic and then not give examples of how he was an asshole</quote> I dont actually remember the dickish things he did but I do remember he did some pretty fucked up shit. I think he killed or beat the shit out of his kids???</quote> Killed wife and kid. Like they basically transplanted His history onto kratos in God of War.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 04/23/18 3:06:19 PM #15:	Blue_Inigo posted... glitteringfairy posted... Gonna make the topic and then not give examples of how he was an asshole I dont actually remember the dickish things he did but I do remember he did some pretty fucked up shit. I think he killed or beat the shit out of his kids??? Yeah but he only killed his family because of Hera's influence. She would make him go temporarily insane at random times because she hated him so much. --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:900165891] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>Blue_Inigo posted...</cite> <quote><cite>glitteringfairy posted...</cite> <quote>Gonna make the topic and then not give examples of how he was an asshole</quote> I dont actually remember the dickish things he did but I do remember he did some pretty fucked up shit. I think he killed or beat the shit out of his kids???</quote> Yeah but he only killed his family because of Hera's influence. She would make him go temporarily insane at random times because she hated him so much.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Warrior_Man 04/23/18 3:07:14 PM #16:	Most instances of Hercules being a "dick" are a demi-god taking vengeance on mortals who wronged him in one way or the other. And when a demi-god fucks you over, you stay fucked. Example: Herc makes a deal with Laomedon to kill a sea monster sent by Poseidon so he won't have to sacrifice his daughter. Laomedon refuses to reward Herc with the promised horses, so Herc burns Troy to the ground and executes all of Laomedon's sons except one. --- In memory of Calvin Johnson Jr.'s touchdown catch to beat the Bears. 9-12-10 Terrible officiating to prevent a miracle. <cite>Warrior_Man posted [p:900165934] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Most instances of Hercules being a "dick" are a demi-god taking vengeance on mortals who wronged him in one way or the other. And when a demi-god fucks you over, you stay fucked. Example: Herc makes a deal with Laomedon to kill a sea monster sent by Poseidon so he won't have to sacrifice his daughter. Laomedon refuses to reward Herc with the promised horses, so Herc burns Troy to the ground and executes all of Laomedon's sons except one.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadSite 04/23/18 3:07:17 PM #17:	Isn't he a rapist too <cite>DeadSite posted [p:900165935] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Isn't he a rapist too</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 04/23/18 3:07:32 PM #18:	MC_BatCommander posted... Blue_Inigo posted... glitteringfairy posted... Gonna make the topic and then not give examples of how he was an asshole I dont actually remember the dickish things he did but I do remember he did some pretty fucked up shit. I think he killed or beat the shit out of his kids??? Yeah but he only killed his family because of Hera's influence. She would make him go temporarily insane at random times because she hated him so much. She doesn't really just "make him insane" it's more like an Iago / Othello type thing where she tricks him into doing horrible things. --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:900165947] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>MC_BatCommander posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Blue_Inigo posted...</cite> <quote><cite>glitteringfairy posted...</cite> <quote>Gonna make the topic and then not give examples of how he was an asshole</quote> I dont actually remember the dickish things he did but I do remember he did some pretty fucked up shit. I think he killed or beat the shit out of his kids???</quote> Yeah but he only killed his family because of Hera's influence. She would make him go temporarily insane at random times because she hated him so much.</quote> She doesn't really just "make him insane" it's more like an Iago / Othello type thing where she tricks him into doing horrible things.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pkmnlord 04/23/18 3:10:16 PM #19:	Tyranthraxus posted... Killed wife and kid. Like they basically transplanted His history onto kratos in God of War. And you confront him in God of War III, where he whines about Kratos getting all of Zeus' attention after becoming the new god of war while he was stuck with cleaning duties. --- http://i.imgur.com/MP7ZznH.jpg <cite>pkmnlord posted [p:900166090] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote> Killed wife and kid. Like they basically transplanted His history onto kratos in God of War.</quote> And you confront him in God of War III, where he whines about Kratos getting all of Zeus' attention after becoming the new god of war while he was stuck with cleaning duties.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UrCa1988 04/23/18 3:11:58 PM #20:	pkmnlord posted... Tyranthraxus posted... Killed wife and kid. Like they basically transplanted His history onto kratos in God of War. And you confront him in God of War III, where he whines about Kratos getting all of Zeus' attention after becoming the new god of war while he was stuck with cleaning duties. Well, he did have to clean stables as one of his labors... --- "Sometimes, all the stupidity in the world is boiled down to one single product that you can buy at Home Depot." <cite>UrCa1988 posted [p:900166171] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>pkmnlord posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote> Killed wife and kid. Like they basically transplanted His history onto kratos in God of War.</quote> And you confront him in God of War III, where he whines about Kratos getting all of Zeus' attention after becoming the new god of war while he was stuck with cleaning duties.</quote> Well, he did have to clean stables as one of his labors...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HylianFox 04/23/18 3:14:20 PM #21:	in most movies Herc just gets drunk and hangs out with some evil queen lady until he realizes he's been had --- I like my beer cold, my TV loud, and my homosexuals FUH-LAMING! - Homer Simpson i.imgur.com/a2EzoIs.gif i.imgur.com/rPcGRiP.gif <cite>HylianFox posted [p:900166293] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>in most movies Herc just gets drunk and hangs out with some evil queen lady until he realizes he's been had</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DoomSwell 04/23/18 3:34:34 PM #22:	I just watch Kevin Sorbo, as far as Im concerned that's legit enough for me. --- http://www.backloggery.com/doomswell <cite>DoomSwell posted [p:900167409] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>I just watch Kevin Sorbo, as far as Im concerned that's legit enough for me.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 04/23/18 3:41:11 PM #23:	eston posted... IIRC the underworld was not like hell where people are punished for their earthly sins, it was just a place like any other place Sisyphus and Tantalus would like a word. --- http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:900167763] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>eston posted...</cite> <quote>IIRC the underworld was not like hell where people are punished for their earthly sins, it was just a place like any other place</quote> Sisyphus and Tantalus would like a word.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 04/24/18 3:38:04 AM #24:	DoomSwell posted... I just watch Kevin Sorbo, as far as Im concerned that's legit enough for me. He turned out to be an asshole too :( --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:900203489] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>DoomSwell posted...</cite> <quote>I just watch Kevin Sorbo, as far as Im concerned that's legit enough for me.</quote> He turned out to be an asshole too :(</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 04/24/18 3:39:32 AM #25:	Basically that one Three Stooges movie. --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. http://i.imgtc.com/tHc3mIo.png http://i.imgtc.com/PYxw8Lm.png <cite>Irony posted [p:900203518] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Basically that one Three Stooges movie.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheCyborgNinja 04/24/18 3:41:01 AM #26:	Honey, you mean Hunkules! --- "message parlor" ? do you mean the post office ? - SlayerX888 <cite>TheCyborgNinja posted [p:900203557] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Honey, you mean Hunkules!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YOUHAVENOHOPE 04/24/18 3:41:54 AM #27:	Heracles is a tragic character You're meant to despair at his constant pains despite his seemingly heroic deeds --- http://i.imgur.com/kpXTakw.gif http://i.imgur.com/Pto3yPa.jpg http://media.giphy.com/media/NBVBnHv8bV13q/giphy.gif <cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted [p:900203580] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Heracles is a tragic character You're meant to despair at his constant pains despite his seemingly heroic deeds</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Deadpool_18 04/24/18 3:41:58 AM #28:	Dustin1280 posted... The greek gods were mostly assholes. They had the same vices that humans do but they had godly powers to back themselves up. This. Im pretty sure ALL theGreek gods were dicks. --- We're whalers on the moon, we carry a harpoon, but there ain't no whales, so we tell tall tales, and sing our whaling tune. <cite>Deadpool_18 posted [p:900203582] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dustin1280 posted...</cite> <quote>The greek gods were mostly assholes. They had the same vices that humans do but they had godly powers to back themselves up.</quote> This. Im pretty sure ALL theGreek gods were dicks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Phantom_Nook 04/24/18 3:42:53 AM #29:	Disney's Hercules was pretty much Rocky/Superman with copious amounts of Greek paint and James Woods applied. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.4 <cite>Phantom_Nook posted [p:900203609] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Disney's Hercules was pretty much Rocky/Superman with copious amounts of Greek paint and James Woods applied.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YOUHAVENOHOPE 04/24/18 3:42:59 AM #30:	Deadpool_18 posted... This. Im pretty sure ALL theGreek gods were dicks. I mean not REALLY They were portrayed as being just as selfish as humans were - they had no trouble being petty with their fellow gods They just weren't viewed as always benevolent, even though they were capable of it Athena especially is kind to some heroes --- http://i.imgur.com/kpXTakw.gif http://i.imgur.com/Pto3yPa.jpg http://media.giphy.com/media/NBVBnHv8bV13q/giphy.gif <cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted [p:900203612] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>Deadpool_18 posted...</cite> <quote>This. Im pretty sure ALL theGreek gods were dicks. </quote> I mean not REALLY They were portrayed as being just as selfish as humans were - they had no trouble being petty with their fellow gods They just weren't viewed as always benevolent, even though they were capable of it Athena especially is kind to some heroes</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pegusus123456 04/24/18 3:45:54 AM #31:	DrizztLink posted... eston posted... IIRC the underworld was not like hell where people are punished for their earthly sins, it was just a place like any other place Sisyphus and Tantalus would like a word. I believe you're both right. Hades had three different destinations for the dead. Tartarus was "hell." The Elysian Fields were "heaven." And there was a third one for people that didn't fit anywhere else. --- http://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif http://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif http://i.imgur.com/Er6TT.gif So? I deeded to some gay porn. It doesn't mean anything. - Patty_Fleur <cite>pegusus123456 posted [p:900203690] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>DrizztLink posted...</cite> <quote><cite>eston posted...</cite> <quote>IIRC the underworld was not like hell where people are punished for their earthly sins, it was just a place like any other place</quote> Sisyphus and Tantalus would like a word.</quote> I believe you're both right. Hades had three different destinations for the dead. Tartarus was "hell." The Elysian Fields were "heaven." And there was a third one for people that didn't fit anywhere else.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kuwab0 04/24/18 3:48:08 AM #32:	Prometheus is the only non Asshole --- http://i.imgur.com/QfpP05s.png http://i.imgur.com/vdnZ1o6.png http://i.imgur.com/zTgf822.png <cite>kuwab0 posted [p:900203757] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Prometheus is the only non Asshole</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NOM 04/24/18 3:48:48 AM #33:	Don't worry man Kratos kicked his ass --- I dream broken dreams I make them come true <cite>NOM posted [p:900203769] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Don't worry man Kratos kicked his ass</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YOUHAVENOHOPE 04/24/18 3:50:12 AM #34:	kuwab0 posted... Prometheus is the only non Asshole he only wanted to get back at his fellow gods by giving fire to man lets not pretend he wasn't being petty too --- http://i.imgur.com/kpXTakw.gif http://i.imgur.com/Pto3yPa.jpg http://media.giphy.com/media/NBVBnHv8bV13q/giphy.gif <cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted [p:900203794] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>kuwab0 posted...</cite> <quote>Prometheus is the only non Asshole</quote> he only wanted to get back at his fellow gods by giving fire to man lets not pretend he wasn't being petty too</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 04/24/18 3:50:33 AM #35:	Greek and Roman mythology is almost entirely about assholes or victims of assholes. Take Medusa for example; the reason she is so hideous is that she was a beautiful woman who was raped in the temple of Athena, which angered Athena into turning her into a monster. Weirdly, Norse mythology seems to get the opposite treatment. Everyone is painted as bloodthirsty berzerkers, but the stories are quite different according to records. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:900203800] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote>Greek and Roman mythology is almost entirely about assholes or victims of assholes. Take Medusa for example; the reason she is so hideous is that she was a beautiful woman who was raped in the temple of Athena, which angered Athena into turning her into a monster. Weirdly, Norse mythology seems to get the opposite treatment. Everyone is painted as bloodthirsty berzerkers, but the stories are quite different according to records.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YOUHAVENOHOPE 04/24/18 3:51:36 AM #36:	Dash_Harber posted... Weirdly, Norse mythology seems to get the opposite treatment. Everyone is painted as bloodthirsty berzerkers, but the stories are quite different according to records. norse mythology is like a soap opera lmao --- http://i.imgur.com/kpXTakw.gif http://i.imgur.com/Pto3yPa.jpg http://media.giphy.com/media/NBVBnHv8bV13q/giphy.gif <cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted [p:900203820] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dash_Harber posted...</cite> <quote>Weirdly, Norse mythology seems to get the opposite treatment. Everyone is painted as bloodthirsty berzerkers, but the stories are quite different according to records. </quote> norse mythology is like a soap opera lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dash_Harber 04/24/18 3:53:11 AM #37:	YOUHAVENOHOPE posted... Dash_Harber posted... Weirdly, Norse mythology seems to get the opposite treatment. Everyone is painted as bloodthirsty berzerkers, but the stories are quite different according to records. norse mythology is like a soap opera lmao I don't know that I'd agree, but my point is that the Norse gods are often painted as insane Viking warriors and berzerkers, when very few of them were traditionally portrayed that way. <cite>Dash_Harber posted [p:900203859] in I was sad ... [t:76544685]...</cite> <quote><cite>YOUHAVENOHOPE posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dash_Harber posted...</cite> <quote>Weirdly, Norse mythology seems to get the opposite treatment. Everyone is painted as bloodthirsty berzerkers, but the stories are quite different according to records. </quote> norse mythology is like a soap opera lmao</quote> I don't know that I'd agree, but my point is that the Norse gods are often painted as insane Viking warriors and berzerkers, when very few of them were traditionally portrayed that way.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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