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solarcat · 1st Aug 2011, 04:16 AM

Well, it's August first. Your formatting may vary, but here in the US, that's typically written as 8-01. So? What's 801? Well, in japanese many characters, numbers included, have multiple readings, and one way to read 801 is
8　や ya
0　お o
1　い i

or yaoi. Yes, yaoi, BL, boys love...

So if March 14 can be pi day (3-14), why can't today be for yaoi?

Anyways, I was wondering how many other yaoi fans are out here. Or do you prefer yuri (y'know, GL, girl's love)?

Let me begin by making my postion on the matter perfectly clear- I love yaoi. Like, a lot. You know how straight guys are supposed to love lesbians for some reason? Well, that's how much I love yaoi.
(I do love the lesbians, of course, just on a completely different level- one with more clothing)

But since this is the only place I can discuss the subject... what are your thoughts?

Nintendude · 1st Aug 2011, 04:21 AM

I don't know why, but i like it too. I find it funny how you just knew that 801 was that in Japanese.

Unless you looked it up, which is funnier

Ridiculous · 1st Aug 2011, 04:26 AM

Hah, what are you talking about. Every day is yaoi day.

Rinto · 1st Aug 2011, 04:35 AM

I was thinking about starting a yaoi thread way back but I guess it's already here^_^
I like both btw. I just like seeing their actions^^

Anyway, shouldn't August 1st be "hachigatsu ichi-something"? Well, according to what you said on the top, I guess there could really be a number of ways of reading dates.

Nazo · 1st Aug 2011, 04:53 AM

Neither.
Bara is king. -_-

Z3ni · 1st Aug 2011, 05:05 AM

Thx your thread reminded me I need to pay the council tax!

Super Trouper · 1st Aug 2011, 05:40 AM

Yaoi fangirl right here

Miske · 1st Aug 2011, 05:41 AM

I think this is a step for me to accepting my true self. I admit that I really do like yaoi xD

Pseudojim · 1st Aug 2011, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heeder13

I was thinking about starting a yaoi thread way back but I guess it's already here^_^
I like both btw. I just like seeing their actions^^

Anyway, shouldn't August 1st be "hachigatsu ichi-something"? Well, according to what you said on the top, I guess there could really be a number of ways of reading dates.

it would be "hachigatsu tsuitachi" or "八月一日"

it makes a bit of sense though it's not usual for the digit 0 to be pronounced "オ" as far as i know... more common 零 (rei), ゼロ (zero) or 丸 (maru, [circle]). Could be wrong though.

Oh, and never seen it. >.<

見た事がないけど私はアニメの興味が余りない

Rinto · 1st Aug 2011, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pseudojim

it would be "hachigatsu tsuitachi" or "八月一日"

it makes a bit of sense though it's not usual for the digit 0 to be pronounced "オ" as far as i know... more common 零 (rei), ゼロ (zero) or 丸 (maru, [circle]). Could be wrong though.

Thanks for that^^ I don't know much about Japanese yet. But as for the "o" part of the transliteration, I do think the digit 0 could be pretty much read as "o" sometimes, just as in years. 2006 could be possibly read as "two-o-o-six", right? ^_^ Just an opinion

Pseudojim · 1st Aug 2011, 06:05 AM

The days of the month are funny. They're all pronounced as just "number-nichi" except for the 1st through 10th, and the 20th. Good fun.

and yeah could be, i dunno, i've just never heard it.

Revan · 1st Aug 2011, 11:39 AM

I love yaoi, especially Naruto and Bleach.

kiersten · 1st Aug 2011, 11:43 AM

Totally yuri girl right here! God, Strawberry Panic is my absolute fave of all time!!!

paper person · 1st Aug 2011, 12:52 PM

I'm not gonna lie yaoi is great. I dont obbses but im not complaing. its a secret interst of mine. but hell cute/hot couples are great regerdless of gender.

**Mogget** · 1st Aug 2011, 02:47 PM

Just wanna remind everyone not to post about manga/anime that's age restricted or pornographic. Romance is fine, porn isn't.

NickT · 1st Aug 2011, 02:55 PM

I'm generally ok with it, but there are two common elements that tend to bother me:

1. The uke is usually extremely feminine in looks, to the point where if it weren't for the penis you really couldn't tell the gender. It confuses me, as wouldn't that just be defeating the purpose of being BOYS love? Meh.
2. Rape as an element. I understand there is a difference in cultural interpretation, but rape is never ok in my opinion.

Zontar · 1st Aug 2011, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickT

2. Rape as an element. I understand there is a difference in cultural interpretation, but rape is never ok in my opinion.

It's OK to fantasize about it as long as you're the victim!

Rikudo · 1st Aug 2011, 04:37 PM

Yes I'm a fan.

TheLilyTribe · 1st Aug 2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiersten

Totally yuri girl right here! God, Strawberry Panic is my absolute fave of all time!!!

GAH stole what I was gonna say! XD
I love yuri. I like yaoi too but yuri is my favorite. If anyone ever needs a list of yuri to watch, they can come to me. Just putting that out there. xD

Pseudojim · 2nd Aug 2011, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zontar

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickT

2. Rape as an element. I understand there is a difference in cultural interpretation, but rape is never ok in my opinion.

It's OK to fantasize about it as long as you're the victim!

i think it's okay to fantasise either way, so long as it's done healthily.

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1st Aug 2011, 04:16 AM	#1
solarcat ducks all up! All up, I say! Regular Member Gender: Girlish? Orientation: Licks boys Out Status: Anyone that asks Location: CA Age: 23 Posts: 1,709 Join Date: Jun 2011	yaoi day Well, it's August first. Your formatting may vary, but here in the US, that's typically written as 8-01. So? What's 801? Well, in japanese many characters, numbers included, have multiple readings, and one way to read 801 is 8　や ya 0　お o 1　い i or yaoi. Yes, yaoi, BL, boys love... So if March 14 can be pi day (3-14), why can't today be for yaoi? Anyways, I was wondering how many other yaoi fans are out here. Or do you prefer yuri (y'know, GL, girl's love)? Let me begin by making my postion on the matter perfectly clear- I love yaoi. Like, a lot. You know how straight guys are supposed to love lesbians for some reason? Well, that's how much I love yaoi. (I do love the lesbians, of course, just on a completely different level- one with more clothing) But since this is the only place I can discuss the subject... what are your thoughts?

1st Aug 2011, 04:21 AM	#2
Nintendude Newbie Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: Not out at all Location: Fresno Age: 17 Posts: 5 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: yaoi day I don't know why, but i like it too. I find it funny how you just knew that 801 was that in Japanese. Unless you looked it up, which is funnier

1st Aug 2011, 04:26 AM	#3
Ridiculous EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends Location: New Zealand Age: 20 Posts: 934 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: yaoi day Hah, what are you talking about. Every day is yaoi day.

1st Aug 2011, 04:35 AM	#4
Rinto Balance Freak-ish Full Member Gender: Monsieur Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: My chosen people Location: Philippines Age: 16 Posts: 480 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: yaoi day I was thinking about starting a yaoi thread way back but I guess it's already here^_^ I like both btw. I just like seeing their actions^^ Anyway, shouldn't August 1st be "hachigatsu ichi-something"? Well, according to what you said on the top, I guess there could really be a number of ways of reading dates. __________________ Be happy with who you are. When all else abandon you, at least, it's the being who'll love you the most more than yourself. So, never lose your smile.

1st Aug 2011, 04:53 AM	#5
Nazo Janis Ian's Lesbian Crush Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Facebook, not hiding at college Location: Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 2,071 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: yaoi day Neither. Bara is king. -_- __________________ are you feeling like a prisoner are you living life the way you want giving time to ones you love are you giving time to who you are

1st Aug 2011, 05:05 AM	#6
Z3ni Ec's ADD Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gayish Out Status: My Twin Location: England, Manchester Posts: 3,083 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: yaoi day Thx your thread reminded me I need to pay the council tax! __________________ Through pain, lies success.

1st Aug 2011, 05:40 AM	#7
Super Trouper ABBA & Eurovision <3 Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everyone that matters. Location: Portugal Age: 18 Posts: 1,168 Join Date: Jul 2010	Re: yaoi day Yaoi fangirl right here __________________ Yaoi is my oxygen...

1st Aug 2011, 05:41 AM	#8
Miske Wistful for Care Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: Asia Tour Posts: 85 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: yaoi day I think this is a step for me to accepting my true self. I admit that I really do like yaoi xD __________________ This home is a cage. This body ensnared the wrong soul. Why I'm still alive is a mystery to me.

1st Aug 2011, 06:05 AM	#11
Pseudojim Part robot Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bi - Kinsey 2ish Out Status: All but family Location: Australia Age: 27 Posts: 2,154 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: yaoi day The days of the month are funny. They're all pronounced as just "number-nichi" except for the 1st through 10th, and the 20th. Good fun. and yeah could be, i dunno, i've just never heard it.

1st Aug 2011, 11:39 AM	#12
Revan EC Addict Full Member Gender: M for MEEP! Orientation: Mutant and Proud Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Windsor, Ontario Age: 24 Posts: 6,564 Join Date: Jun 2005	Re: yaoi day I love yaoi, especially Naruto and Bleach. __________________ "Is there some reason my coffee isn't here? Has she died or something?" - Miranda Priestly. Strength is not defined by physical capacity, but by indomitable will. ~ Mahatma Gandhi Procrastination is like masturbation, in the end you just wind up screwing yourself.

1st Aug 2011, 11:43 AM	#13
kiersten KierstenChromium, Mistress Of Metal Full Member Gender: Transgender - MtF Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to 127 people & my parents & 1 cousin so far Location: Sarnia, ON Posts: 1,331 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: yaoi day Totally yuri girl right here! God, Strawberry Panic is my absolute fave of all time!!! __________________ Penny: What's Sheldon's deal? Leonard: What do you mean "deal"? Penny : You know, like, what's his deal? Is it girls? Guys? Sock puppets? Leonard: Honestly, we've been operating under the assumption that he has no deal.

1st Aug 2011, 12:52 PM	#14
paper person Picking up the pieces Regular Member Gender: guy Orientation: unfortunate Out Status: Never in a million years Posts: 406 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: yaoi day I'm not gonna lie yaoi is great. I dont obbses but im not complaing. its a secret interst of mine. but hell cute/hot couples are great regerdless of gender.

1st Aug 2011, 02:47 PM	#15
Mogget Mad and dead as nails EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Kinsey 5 or 6. It varies Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Alaska Age: 22 Posts: 2,024 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: yaoi day Just wanna remind everyone not to post about manga/anime that's age restricted or pornographic. Romance is fine, porn isn't. __________________ "As to what I am, I once was many things but now I am only several." - Mogget in Sabriel by Garth Nix "The world is quiet here." - VFD

1st Aug 2011, 02:55 PM	#16
NickT Mr. Grammar Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Kentucky Posts: 985 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: yaoi day I'm generally ok with it, but there are two common elements that tend to bother me: 1. The uke is usually extremely feminine in looks, to the point where if it weren't for the penis you really couldn't tell the gender. It confuses me, as wouldn't that just be defeating the purpose of being BOYS love? Meh. 2. Rape as an element. I understand there is a difference in cultural interpretation, but rape is never ok in my opinion. __________________ Gay Pride!

1st Aug 2011, 04:37 PM	#18
Rikudo EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Age: 20 Posts: 2,198 Join Date: Dec 2009	Re: yaoi day Yes I'm a fan. __________________ "Out of love, sacrifice is born... Hate is born... and we are able to know pain!"

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