As I was reading the latest scanlation (scan + translation) of the latest chapter of Naruto today, some strange fact occurred to me. You see, the latest chapter focuses on Jiraiya, Naruto's teacher, and his past. But that's not my point (and I doubt those who don't have any inkling in anime or Naruto can relate anyway). My point is, we usually find perverted situations funny. I mean, no anime would be complete without the occasional slip-up of the main male character wherein he would accidentally see the lead female semi-naked. Or in some shows, perverted old men are usually the main staple for humor (take Ranma 1/2's Happosai or Naruto's Jiraiya).
Okay, back to Jiraiya. Like most perverted old men in anime, he spends his leisure time trying to sneak a peek at women bathing or trying to cop a feel at the cutest or sexiest lady that passes him by. It's really funny to watch how he tries, and fails, to achieve his goal. However, in real life, I doubt women would actually find it funny if somebody tried to harass them. But when we watch in comedy shows, or anime in my case, it's actually hilarious.
I'm no authority on moral matters, but I actually find something very curious. Why do we find green jokes and perverted men funny?
I don't know. Maybe it has something to do with sex itself. Maybe it's a way of making fun of men's preoccupation with getting laid or landing the cutest/sexiest/hottest girl; a satire you could say. Or maybe it's a case of "What ifs." Because you can hardly get away with a perverted act in real life, then it's perhaps better to put fictional characters into uncompromising situations instead and enjoy the mayhem that will ensue afterwards. Or maybe it's the fascination with sex, and green jokes and funny perverted men are a way of trying to get the idea of sex and sexuality across without offending anyone. I mean, when you let something slide as humor, people don't have to take it too seriously and you are safe from lawsuits and public condemnation.
Hmm. Thinking of all of those possible theories is starting to make my head hurt. Well, moving on...
But whatever the case, you've got to admit, perverted men and perverted scenes in anime make these shows ten times funnier. Who wouldn't find it funny?It's fun to see perverts get their just desserts by getting pummeled, punched into oblivion and pelted with every imaginable hard object out there. And with all the nosebleeds, exaggerated expressions and unbelievable situations, who wouldn't fall off from their chair from laughter? Er, well, probably except if you are one of those people who faint, feel scandalized or go into mad fits just from simply hearing the word "boobs"...
As for me, I'll continue watching anime. And I'll continue laughing my ass off from all the good, bad and pervy situations that come with each episode.
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