You mean you modeled for Hercules too?
Sorry I am not picturing that what so ever.
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| Posted by: Boudica123 21-Oct-2003, 07:05 PM |
| I absolutely love Xena the series.. I grew up with it and actually once tried to dress like Gabby... (no laughs please) anyway just wondering about your views and stuff.. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 21-Oct-2003, 07:15 PM |
| Hey they called and asked could they use me as a model for the Xena role.character ..I said "yea, what the heck" go for it. Annabelle |
| Posted by: Annabelle 21-Oct-2003, 07:42 PM |
| Actually I like Hercules better! Annabelle |
| Posted by: Richard Bercot 21-Oct-2003, 07:51 PM |
| Annabelle, You mean you modeled for Hercules too? Sorry I am not picturing that what so ever. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 21-Oct-2003, 07:58 PM |
| Yea, Hercules too! Now don't tell anyone! They might begin to wonder! Annabelle |
| Posted by: Boudica123 22-Oct-2003, 02:41 PM |
| Ye I also grew up with Herc but I decided Xena was better... HERC just seemed to cliche. so does Xena but she's more diverse in the cultures and he was all about "ooo gods bad no Hera bad tooo aaa." Xena was more about chakram yea hey gabby.. oh and Virgil he's cute |
| Posted by: LilithBurns 22-Oct-2003, 02:46 PM |
| Yea, Xena is way cooler. Def to the initly. But Annabelle, what do you mean by modeling? Not sure I understand what you're saying. Like extras or modeling for figures, having fun. You just look like her? Just curious.... |
| Posted by: Annabelle 22-Oct-2003, 08:51 PM |
| Xena had some serious issues sometimes...like the kissing between Gab and Xena, made me ask questions...was that so it appealed to a broader audience? Annabelle |
| Posted by: Annabelle 22-Oct-2003, 08:54 PM |
| Lillithburn I'm sure I could never hold a candle up to the standards of the image of Xena, but I do look pretty mean when I come at you with a saber or fencing foil...but I've been stabbed a couple of times so no I'm not 10 ft tall and bullet proof if you get me...but I can hack a good bit off of you before you get me... Annabelle |
| Posted by: LilithBurns 22-Oct-2003, 09:46 PM |
| That's pretty impressive nonetheless. Do you fence at all? You mentioned the sabre or foil. My ex-boyfriend did a lot of fencing so I'm quite versed in the swords and things. You say you've been stabbed. Jeez that must have felt dandy. Are we talking like blood gushing stab or like wearing padding fencing tourney style stabbed? I've been through a lot of the fencing injuries with the ex. They're a pain. In response to the Xena and Gabby kissing bit....Even they don't know what that was about...I was watching an episode where they showed commentary from Lucy and Renee and everytime that happened they were like "What?! I don't remember that....that was bizarre!" So yea, there were some issues and MAJOR subtext that some viewers had to overlook, but beyond that, I mean, she's this chick with like a frisbee that takes down giants, rips out a vicious war cry, does really sweet flips, spits fire and still finds the time to hang out with the best friend. I think she's pretty cool, if you can get past being uncomfortable with all the implications. You actually get used to it after seeing it like a gagillion times. Its like you'd miss it if it were gone...or not..... Anyway, in conclusion....XENA RULES |
| Posted by: Annabelle 22-Oct-2003, 10:58 PM |
| Yes, I love Fencing...moving into Swords now but they hurt when hit. I wear fencing garments with the padding in the chest area. I've gotten stabbed in the shoulder twice where the foil point slid up the shoulder and into side of neck...the kavlar jacket we wear protects almost everything but collar does protect your neck but you can still get a person. One of my best friends moved into Swords before me and she beats you down unmercifully. Keeps at ya til she tires ya out...have to learn how to block and pare' the sword. She has more stamina than I but I show more strength in direct hits...so we are an even match...you just have to be move more...get your hits in quickly and move constantly or she will wear me down..go for the kill faster. I loved the sword fight's in the "Pirates of the Caribbean". Whoever directed the stunts was very very good...excellent trainer...great defensive and attack positions. As for Xena, I liked the show...just wondered about those things I mentioned. I thought they took away from the show...but I still like Hercules better... man was he pretty and did you look at that hair... Annabelle |
| Posted by: LilithBurns 23-Oct-2003, 05:40 AM |
| Ha! Yea I like Hercules, but I prefer Iolus. I still think Xena's a better show, but that could be cause I've seen a whole lot more of it then Hercules. That's cool about fencing. I haven't met many women who fence. That's probably cause I hung around my boyfriend who only talked to the guys. Sucks about getting stabbed though. I love Pirates of the Caribbean. I agree that some of the fight scences were well put together. My fencing friend also thought so (he explained it all to me). However, I think I liked that movie more for Johnny and Orlando.... |
| Posted by: oldraven 23-Oct-2003, 08:57 AM |
Yeah, Xena's ok. But Buffy. Now that's a powerful woman.  |
| Posted by: RavenWing 23-Oct-2003, 10:34 AM |
| I never did get into the whole Hercules / Xena thing. I could never take anything like that too seriously. |
| Posted by: barddas 23-Oct-2003, 10:44 AM |
| Yea, Xena, and Gabriel were nice to look at.... but there was no real substance..... That and the jumps in time...Geezzz.. Lady at work used to fill me in EVERY week...Oh, joy LOL! I did how ever watch when Joxer (sp) was on... or Bruce campbell... That's all of the xena I would normally watch.... |
| Posted by: Annabelle 23-Oct-2003, 01:16 PM |
| Lilithburn I think once you fence youalways look at movie scene's a different way. You always look for the counter-attack and watch stance. Swords are harder cause they are heavier so you have to work out on weights to build upper arm strength...now I am not Ms. Universe or anything like that but the more upper body strength you have the faster and more direct the counter play. Iolus was cute! Still like Hercules better! Love to get a hold of that hair! Annabelle |
| Posted by: LilithBurns 23-Oct-2003, 02:47 PM |
| Annabelle, I would suppose that those who fence would look at movie scences with a more careful eye. It's like when I see a movie about football (as in soccer) I get more out of it cause I've been playing the sport all my life. Sometimes I feel that takes away from the scence because you overanalyze it. If they mess up, you notice and it may change your opinion. Am I alone thinking this? Oldraven, I LOVE Buffy too! She's uber cool. I agree that she's got the super slayer strength and all that chosen one stuff going for her, but I still think Xena would beat her in a fight. It's the whole chakram aspect and stuff. barddas, Joxer was a funny character, although sometimes a little annoying. I always felt that you were either laughing at him or feeling sorry for him. He ended up dying though...don't know if you saw that. I think it's hard to look at the show from only seeing a couple of episodes. You can't really grasp any good plot out of it. However, I've seen all the episodes and find that there is enough character development and continuity to keep me interested. Sure it's not Charles Dickens, but it's good. |
| Posted by: Annabelle 23-Oct-2003, 06:34 PM |
| Yes I think once you are exposed to something and then they use it in the movies, you do disect it more... Tim Collins ( not sure of last name, think it's Collins) Played as the bad guy who fights Rob Roy in the Movie...he is an Olympic Swordman...he also played in "the Musketeer" a year or more ago.aas the bad guy he fights on the ladders at the end (watch both) ..excellent Swordsmanship but I do tend to watch what he does instead of watching the movie...although watching someone really good with a sword, excites me...I enjoy watching a master! I'm a Kindergardener compared to him.... Annabelle |
| Posted by: Annabelle 23-Oct-2003, 06:38 PM |
| Also forgot to tell you that being a Left Handed figher has an advantage as it puts you in a better attacke point...(I'm a lefty) I need every and any advantage I can get over my fencing partner...especially when it comes to swords.... When I get a new sword people look at me Like I'm crazy cause I love the stuff. Even Like to twirl like a baton...but it's funny to watch others faces...until I cut myself....ha ha Annabelle |
| Posted by: LilithBurns 23-Oct-2003, 08:54 PM |
| Does fighting left handed have an advantage only over right handed people or are you speaking generally? I never really thought about it before. Have you seen Princess Bride? I always laugh at the part where Inigo goes "There is something I should tell you....I'm not left handed" and then Wesley is like "There's something I should tell you...I'm not left handed either" You just made me remember that scene. I love watching people that are better than me at something. It helps me set goals and learn from a pro. No one is ever perfect so you can always learn. Is it easy to learn just from watching someone fence. I watch professional football (soccer) and learn from that all the time. However, that's more team strategy learning than individual. I think it'd be harder to visual learn from watching combat...maybe not, I've never really tried it as far as swords go... |
| Posted by: Annabelle 25-Oct-2003, 08:36 PM |
| Lilithburn being left handed puts you closer to stabbing distance to your opponent Most fencers are right handed and they don't know how to attack a left handed person so it makes them take the defense position instead of the attack... it sounds like you share the love and interest of fencing cause you seem very interested..maybe you should take fencing lessons... good discipline and gets you in shape.. also Youll feel very charged when you beat the heck out of the guys Think about it! I love it... My best friend and a girl is my Sword instructor...so go for it...you only have obstacles where your mind places them....you have nothing to lose by trying... Annabelle PS: And if there is something other than fencing you what to try, do it. Failure of something is not as hard as never trying before.... You'll always wonder if you could have done......? So why wonder, you can accept a no, if you have to.... but not knowing if you can succeed in something and never trying is a greater lose to me... If you love your life, try! It's the only one you will ever get love! Failing something means you tried...there are people who never try and that is a greater lost... |