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The Adventures of Danny Clone

Warning: Massive 58-photo segment following the show.

Danny Clone: Hey Jay, are u sure about this?
xJAYMANx: Sure, let's push the envelope a little bit, hehe.
DC: Okay, if you're sure.
xJ: Yeah, let's do it. Go ahead whenever you're ready...

[Audience applause.]
DC: Okay!... Welcome ladies and gents to "The Adventures of Danny Clone". I'm your host Danny Clone, a third-rate copy of the extraordinarily unique and original Danny Choo!
[Audience applause.]
DC: But first, a quick plug for Good Smile Company! And the beta launch of the English Good Smile website at eng.goodsmile.info! Where they go the extra mile for your good smile!
[Audience applause.]
DC: And your good cash... Just kidding, just kidding!
[Audience laughter.]
DC: Today, our guest is the beautiful Barbie from Las Vegas.
[Audience applause.]
Barbie: Thank you, DC. Would it be okay to call u DC?
DC: Why not? I've been called worse things!
[Audience laughter.]

DC: Besides, you're Barbie, u can do anything!
B: Awww, thanks DC. But I'm just a doll, nothing more.
DC: Haha, and I'm nothing but a figure.
B: Hehehe.
DC: Ah, you're not just ANY doll, you're THE doll!
B: Thank you... Which is what I'd like to ask you.
DC: What's that?
B: What's the difference between a figure and a doll? Especially in the world of anime and otaku culture.
DC: Wow, I'm impressed. So u keep up with these things?
B: Hehe, I may be blonde, but I try not to be TOO dumb. Especially in an active toy market.
DC: Ah, understood, understood!
B: So DC, what do u think?
DC: Haha, I know I'm just a clone, but aren't figures stuck in a fixed pose? For example, look at me. I can't move an inch in this Stormtrooper armor!
[Audience laughter.]

B: Hehe, that's so true! But there are also "action" figures. With joints. Action figures like the Figma Saber and Figma Lelouch. Those are poseable.
DC: Ah, that's right, that's right.
B: So wouldn't that make me an action figure too? I have joints. I can pose. People pose and play with me just like any other Figma.
DC: Hmmm. Barbie the action figure?
B: Sure, why not?
DC: Hmmm, I'm not too sure. That is, I'm not too sure the otaku community would be too thrilled about that.
B: Really? Why not?
DC: First of all, you're American, right? Figures aren't usually American.
B: I thought you're American too?
DC: Ah, no, not actually. My clone body was made in Japan. Kotobukiya to be precise.
B: But your Stormtrooper armor was designed by an American, wasn't it?
DC: Ah, I see what u mean! That may be true, but it doesn't matter who designed me, I was ultimately produced in Japan.
B: Ummm, DC, are u sure about that? Even though your label is Kotobukiya, I'm pretty sure your parts were made in China.
[Audience gasp.]
DC: What?!?
B: And did u know the first Barbies were made in Japan?
DC: What? Really?
[Audience gasp.]
B: So are u still a figure? Am I still a doll?
DC: I-I don't know. I'm not sure.
B: Hehehe, don't worry. I don't think geographic boundaries determines whether you're a doll or figure. That would be prejudice.
DC: Whew. Thank you, Barbie!
[Audience applause.]
B: So if the country in which I was designed or produced makes no difference, am I a figure or not?
DC: Hmmm. I don't think my cloned brain can handle this!
[Audience laughter.]
B: DC, would you like to hear what my theory is?
DC: I'd love to. What is it?
B: Actually, I have two theories.
DC: Wow, I'm impressed again!
B: But I'll start with the weaker one.
DC: Sure.
B: First, I used to think a doll belonged together with a "doll house".
DC: Ahhh.
B: And I've never heard of a "figure house". Have u?
DC: Not to my puny knowledge.
[Audience laughter.]
B: Hehehe, besides, I used to have a doll house in LA.
DC: Right.
B: But after Ken and I divorced, we sold our house. And u know how horrible the real estate values are in LA.
DC: Not really.
B: Anyway, I decided to leave LA and move to Las Vegas.
DC: I see.
B: Does that mean I used to be a doll with a house, who became a figure without a house, who became a doll again?
DC: That does seem quite complicated.
B: Exactly. So I came up with a second theory.
DC: Which is?
B: Our clothes!
DC: Our clothes?
B: Sure, our clothes. Dolls have fabric clothing. But figures have molded plastic clothing!
[Audience gasp.]
DC: Really?!?
B: That's the best theory I have so far.
DC: So Barbie, if I understand u correctly, even anime figures with cast-off clothing are figures. Because their removable clothing is molded plastic.
B: Exactly.
DC: So even those 12-inch Death Note figures L and Yagami Light made by Medicom are actually dolls. Because their clothing is fabric.
B: That's right.
DC: Even though their hair is molded plastic. Not soft.
B: Right.
DC: Hmmm.
[Audience chatter.]
B: But even if this second theory is true, doesn't it seem ridiculous too?
DC: What do u mean?
B: I mean the difference between doll and figure is so tiny that it seems dumb to hate one and love the other. Another form of prejudice.
DC: Ah, I see. Yeah. Maybe you're right.
B: I mean, if I threw my fabric shirt over your head, DC, you'd be a doll!
DC: Hahaha, I would, wouldn't I!
B: And if I stripped off my fabric clothes, I'd be a figure.
DC: Wow, I'd sure love to see that!
[Audience laughter.]
B: Hehehe, no chance of that!
DC: Well, that's all for today, ladies and gents! Once again, thanks to Good Smile Company! I'm Danny Clone and our guest was the beautiful AND brilliant Barbie!
[Audience applause.]
B: Bye bye!
DC: Goodbye folks!
[Audience applause.]

xJAYMANx: CUT! That was great guys. Thanks.
Danny Clone: You're welcome! Piece of cake! If u didn't know, I'm a clone of the brilliant Danny Choo.
xJ: Hahaha, we know.
DC: So what do u think? Controversial enough?
xJ: It's fine. Not too shocking. But just enough to boggle our brains.
DC: Haha, or get ourselves killed.
xJ: Nahhh.
Barbie: Controversial? U mean whether or not "playing with dolls" is the same thing as "playing with figures".
xJ: Damn, u are sharp, Barbie.
B: Actually, not many people know this, but I dated "L" a few times.
xJ: What? THE "L" from Death Note?
DC: Barbie, u are full of surprises.
B: So maybe he rubbed off on me. But... does he have a thing for dumb blondes?
xJ: I can't even imagine.
B: Hehe, then don't try.
DC: Hahaha.
B: Thank u, guys. That was fun! We should try this again some time.
xJ: I hope so! But hey, do u two mind if I took some candid shots?
DC: Don't mind at all!
B: Sure, I don't mind. Where should we stand?
[End.]
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