Zulu_DFA wrote...
CulturalGeekGirl wrote...
I find it slightly amusing that someone with a Miranda's Ass banner is calling the Garrus and Tali romances fanservice, since the cannonical definition of Fanservice is T&A for the purpose of T&A.
T&A in ME2 is a whole another matter, aka "squad armor & inventory".
But as far as the story and characters go, Miranda, as a "Cerberus cheerleader", fits perfectly in the story, while Garrus and Tali are there primarily for out-of-game reasons.
Yes, but we're not talking about Miranda's character. We're talking about her
butt.
The term "fanservice" became popular on Usenet in the mid 90s, mostly in regards to anime fandom. In an episode where characters (often plot important characters, sometimes not) were inexplicably naked (or in bikinis, or in skin-tight jumpsuits), the Usenet people would point that out as "fanservice."
The term became more widespread in the late 90s, when the anime Evangelion became popular. The original Japanese promos would point out when an episode was going to contain gratuitousness by actually using the term "fanservice" or "saabisu." The VO would say something like "next episode: more fanservice," referring to a popular, plot-vital character showing her panties, or wearing a revealing outfit. The character's relevance to the plot doesn't determine whether or not a thing is fanservice, rather
any visceral titilation is fanservice.
Later, this definition was expanded to include geek references, inexplicable giant robots, and basically anything that pandered to the audience. Still, those who first used the phrase were primarily talking about scantily clad ladies.
This has been your internet history lesson!
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It's not quite as hilarious as "I support boobs", though. Sounds like an underwear add for female Mass Effect fans to me. N7 bras with carbon fiber plating.
