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In general, I'd say you hit the nail on the head with your first observation. Men tend to be more attracted to physical features, whereas women are more often attracted to stability.

Obviously I'm not an expert, nor is that an end-all, but that's what I've noticed.

I recall reading in a magazine awhile back that straight women and gay men have the lowest obesity rates, as a result of fitness and general physical attractiveness being notably more attractive to men than to women.

It's an interesting topic.

At 6/16/14 01:37 PM, SithCorduroy wrote:

At 6/16/14 01:47 AM, SithCorduroy wrote: That's fucking ponderous!

Reference.

I think you meant this one.

At 6/16/14 02:13 PM, Stereocrisis wrote: You need to do what's right for you, and pursue your goals and dreams. You just need a job while doing it. He most likely isn't upset that you're goal is voice acting. He's upset that you're more of an animal they have to clean up after than an active member of your family, paying your own way.

I feel bad repeating myself like this, but the thread is just barely large enough for people to forego reading earlier replies.

I do work. And as of tomorrow, it will be ramping up to 60-70 hours a week until further notice. In the fall, I will be attending college to study physical therapy.

I am anything but passive. He just feels that pursuing a dream could get in the way of... something. I'm not sure what.

At 6/16/14 02:12 PM, Chronamut wrote:
I will also conclude with - I recommend you do it as a hobby - lots of people who have "fun" jobs also have a day job. There is no harm in that.

I agree. Unless I reach a point at which I can easily make a living as a voice actor, I will continue to work in a more practical field.
It's just that voice acting is one of the very few things I can see myself truly happy doing, and I don't want to ignore that.
Happiness is more important than excess money.

At 6/16/14 02:04 PM, Chronamut wrote: Sheltered people do not do well in life - your dad, while a bit harsh to some, is only trying to get you to get a job that is stable and pays the bills - nobody wants to see their kid starving or jobless. You'll understand when you're older, or you're a dad.

Refer to my previous reply.

Apples and oranges.

If I'm watching a televised cartoon like Bob's Burgers, Venture Bros, ATHF, etc. I'd personally prefer that they're two-dimensional. It just fits.

If I'm watching something a little more serious and personable like Star Wars: The Clone Wars or one of the many CGI films coming out in the last decade, CGI takes the cake.

It's easier for me to relate to CGI characters, but it's easier for me to simplistically enjoy 2D characters.

At 6/16/14 01:27 PM, EyeLovePoozy wrote: I can see how someone could take that as an insult. I should've have clarified more. What I meant is that as a person that isn't making a living doing voice work and is dependent on other people for food and shelter. OP should give a lot more importance to gainful employment and developing a future where he can support himself and/or a family.

Until then, things like NG and a wish to voice act should rightfully be on the backburner, aka hobby. Especially if the persons feeding and sheltering him are fed up with him.

I am 18 years old, having just graduated high school. I have a job, which is going to be 60-70 hours a week from tomorrow on. I am attending college in the fall, pursuing physical therapy. I had actually planned to move out now, but my parents convinced me to stay for "cost effectiveness." Although really, the gas money in order to travel a 2-hour round trip costs more than living in-county.

My point is, I'm doing things. I'm working hard, and I'm not putting all of my eggs in one basket. That said, voice acting is my dream. It's more than a hobby. Music is a hobby. Lifting weights is a hobby. Voice acting, to me, is so much more than that. But I'm not going to allow that pursuit to preclude obligations.

At 6/16/14 01:47 AM, Clamstuffer wrote: Grab some lotion and some tissues for this.

Man, that gal sure knows how to talk dirty.

At 6/15/14 03:23 PM, Zachary wrote: Nice, already uploading stolen audio lmao
http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/579089

I'm at least 98% certain that song is 100% original.

What do you know about Newgrounds?

Chatting with strangers gives me anxiety.

Username: PotHeadParadise

Makes sense.

At 6/15/14 08:43 PM, GingerGymnast wrote: I'm curious: if your dream is to become a voice actor, why are you going into physical therapy in college?

I'm also wondering what else you're going to develop your talents for voice acting. Have you done research into the area of your chosen career? What are some of the things you can start doing right now, every day, that could be of benefit to you? Are there jobs in a related field that you can get? are there people you can find that know that world and can mentor you?

Although the degree I'm pursuing is in physical therapy, I am also taking theater classes and vocal classes. As a matter of fact, I'm going to school on a theater scholarship, which is pretty equivalent to my entire tuition.
I'm also constantly searching for voice acting opportunities, including about five projects at this very moment.

I really do want to switch to a part-time job ASAP, but at the moment 60 hours a week is my only option. There's a Casey's that seems interested at the moment, though.

Hey, wait a second, that's my username!
Today, I am a giddy little schoolgirl.

I'm so happy that you did this.
You've made me very happy.

Perhaps it's not entirely epic, but Adagio For Strings by Samuel Barber is arguably one of the most emotionally provoking pieces of all time.

At 6/15/14 02:42 AM, Mrccbirdguy wrote: First off, you've got great talent in the voice section. A classic radio sound. I like it. (I laughed so hard!)

I really appreciate all of the kind, supportive words. It means a lot to me coming from a stranger, and may be the driving force in continuing my pursuits. I mean that.
Thank you.

At 6/15/14 02:25 AM, Me-Patch wrote: Holy shit! Is that even fucking legal?

I don't think it is, but perhaps being a seasonal job negates typical overtime regulations. Either way, the hours won't entirely kill me so long as I'm able to jump ship as soon as possible. Even two weeks means a solid $900 or so, which is nothing to complain about. Still, I'd like to have at least a little time to live a life, particularly being 18 years old. Working 40 hours a week would be totally fine with me. 60+, however, is pushing it.

Well, for starters, I'd cash in on the scientific anomaly that is my reproductive system.
Afterward, I'd use the money to become a stay-at-home voice actor/actress mommy, and raise my child to be ten times the person I've ever been.

When I read the thread title, I thought you meant, like, physically setting your dog down.
I was very confused.

Why is he holding his dog?
Why is he so concerned about letting go of his dog?
This makes no sense!

I am not a clever man.

At 6/15/14 12:15 AM, NGPulp wrote: You should put yourself down.

Wow, that wasn't very nice. Why do you have to put him down like that?

At 6/15/14 02:16 AM, Weeaboo wrote: Your dad is right for the most part.
Voice acting is really, REALLY a hit or miss thing, you go big to live off it or do it as a hobby while flipping burgers.
Try to find a legit job and/or study and keep vocie acting as your Plan B.

I'm about to begin studying physical therapy at college, and I'm working on obtaining part-time work to supplement the grants and scholarships I managed.
I have a practical plan and whatnot, but he's worried that I'll end up giving it up to be "happy" instead.

At 6/15/14 02:12 AM, Me-Patch wrote: Moving sucks a fat dick and ruins your back and knees. The only thing you'll learn from it is how to drive a box truck and how to operate a liftgate, and neither of those things is all that hard to figure out anyway. It could be a good temporary solution to your circumstances, but a life as a mover is a fate I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.

No worries, I only plan for it to be temporary. It's a seasonal 60 hours a week at $7.50/hour with no over-time, which is kind of a shit set-up. I work out frequently, however, and have built up a lot of strength - so the work shouldn't be too incredibly destructive. I'm hoping to begin working at the local grocery store for 20 hours a week once I start college, which will hopefully leave room for voice acting and music.

If it's a cheap microphone you're looking for, check out the Blue Snowball iCE, or just the regular Blue Snowball. Fantastic microphones when used properly, each for well under $100.
Rice Pirate actually uses (or used) the Blue Snowball quite frequently. If you know what you're doing, it's a handy little device.

Newgrounds is not dying by any means. Traffic is much slower now than it was ten years ago, but I don't believe it's any slower than it was two years ago.

This is just a bad time of day, since the only place in which it is evening (prime internet time) is the Pacific Ocean. There aren't a lot of people there.

At 6/15/14 01:43 AM, BrokenDeck wrote:

At 6/15/14 01:40 AM, Jacob wrote: I would do anything for you guys and gals.

Would you drink Rogain to gain chesthair?

I would chug every bottle in the store.
I may not survive, but dammit my chest would be one big, glorious mane.

I hope you guys know how much I love and appreciate you.
I'm sure that sounds silly, but I mean it. I would do anything for you guys and gals.

At 6/15/14 01:35 AM, BrokenDeck wrote: How about a part-time job, so that you don't look liike a complete lazy-ass in you rdad's eyes? That way you are still makgin seom money, and also still working towards your dream of voice acting, because you have time?

I've been applying a lot, and I think I'm finally about to get a job with a moving company.
I'm also enrolled in college this coming fall, and only just graduated high school.

This is not what you think it is.

I just had a conversation with my father. He was rather upset with me, because he feels that I will never amount to anything in my lifetime. He told me to give up on "this Newgrounds crap," and my dreams of one day voice acting professionally. He told me that I'm a lazy piece of shit.

He said a lot of things.
I said a few things.

Long story short, it sucks. I know I'm not a hard enough worker when it comes to things I'm uninterested in. I know I'm an autistic mess. I know that it's unlikely that I'll ever make it anywhere in the field of voice acting.

But really, the hopes of achieving that dream are all that's keeping me going. He knows that.

My family life isn't even bad, so I feel stupid for being hurt by this. My parents have mostly been very good to me. They're just super unsupportive is all.

I'm such a little girl about this stuff, let me tell you.

I'm sorry to vent like this. But I don't usually like talking to anyone, and you guys are like a distant, dysfunctional family to me.
Is anyone else going through anything in particular at the moment?
Anything you'd like to share?

Let it all out, baby. Let me taste your melancholy.

What is your favorite Newgrounds game? Personally, I'm partial to Mastermind: World Conqueror.
However, I also have a soft spot for Portal Defenders and Epic Battle Fantasy.
And Sonny.
And the Riddle School series.
And... Damn, I love a lot of NG games.

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