Why I've "Embraced the Dark Side." ("Why I Don't Care For AJ.") Strawpoll results!
[Formally "Why I Don't Care For AJ."]
I've seen some compelling arguments here on my discussion thread within the last few days or so. And, for everyone that took this thread at face value and tried to sway rather than insult me, thank you.
But it's come to my attention I'm "evil," "sick," "a monster," and "a coward" because of where I stand on the AJ situation. This thread was nothing but immature people using "Spiderman meme's" rather than discussing for the first few hours. After that, it was a lot of other immature people calling me names because they didn't like my opinion.
So, the hell with it. I've "embraced the dark side" so to speak. I wanted people to share their absolute honest opinions and maybe try to sway me to their side. But with every good comment, there were seven people saying I was trying to be edgy and "hardcore." This, of course, doesn't compel me to think any differently.
I hope this is a lesson to people that instead of acting like a five year old and throwing a tantrum, try discussing your points amicably. Now, back to the original post.
["Why I Don't Care For AJ."]
A lot of people have been talking about the "AJ situation." Would you leave him? Would you keep him with you?
I, personally, would keep AJ with me as a distraction in case of an emergency. This may seem evil to a lot of people, but amoral and evil are two completely separate things. Keeping Clementine (myself) alive is the primary objective of survival, not burdening yourself with something that isn't yours. I could understand if Clementine had an emotional attachment to AJ. But, AJ is just someone else's child. This means there is no maternal instincts to protect the baby, no formation or connection greater than "it's a baby that needs the safety."
There was a point after Sarah's horrible death where everyone was just sleeping, like nothing had happened. Rebecca asks Clementine if she'd like to hold the baby. If Clementine declines, Rebecca states "it's ok Clementine, we're family." But what kind of family? One that allowed a young girl to get viciously mauled and eaten alive. The point being nobody ever cared when somebody died that they weren't attached to emotionally. Yet when it's convenient for them to care, then they show empathy. And I can't stand blatant hypocrisy.
Anyway, just wanted to share my thoughts on the "AJ situation." I have no attachment to something that can't help me or at least give me emotional relief.
Strawpoll results
1.) "If I had to... sure. But I'd hate myself."
20 Votes (32%)
2.) "I can see some truth, but I'd still keep him."
14 Votes (22%)
3.) "You're a sick, sick, meanie man."
12 Votes (19%)
4.) "Definitely. Without a doubt."
8 Votes (13%)
5.) "I just can't understand why?"
6 Votes (10%)
6.) "Eh, I don't really think so... maybe?"
3 Votes (5%)
Comments
I always complain about AJ, but when it comes down to it, I'd do anything for that little sucker. I just hope season three won't be centered around him, although I'm pretty sure it will be.
Its perfectly fine that you don't care about AJ, I don't know why people have such a hard time accepting that. But I do think keeping the child as a distraction is pretty messed up though.
I find using him as a distraction harsh but nobody is obligated to like him. He is, afterall, a baby without any particular character.
I don't particularly care about him either, despite the game's insistence that I should. But Clem clearly feels a sense of responsibility towards him and he's too important as a symbol of hope to just let die. So I'm going to try to look out for him if I can, but if ever get the chance to hand him off to people who'd be actually fit to take care if him, I'm sure as hell doing it.
Just what i expected from a Jane fan.
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Why the fuck is there spider man everywhere?
Looks around thread. This is some gangsta ass shit.
Clementine > A.J > Everyone else
I love A.J almost as much as I love Clem because babies are just so cute.