The Twilight Realms

After September had fun doing this character quiz, she decided to make April do it too. So here's her entry. April: As you wish. I will do my best. 1. Pick which OC you are going to answer this in. 2. Answer all the questions Truthfully. Make it interesting! -- Name: April. Birthdate: I became a doll on August 14th, 2009, so as far as I am concerned, that is my birthdate. Birth Place: In September's house, in Vantaa, Finland. Current Location: Wherever September is, attending to her needs. Eye Color: Very dark brown, almost black. Hair Color: Black. Height: Roughly 5'5", but I do not know exactly. Weight: I think I am an average weight for someone my height. Tattoos: None. September wouldn't approve of someone marking her doll. Boyfriend/Girlfriend: September is my owner, but she is the closest I have to a girlfriend. Overused Phrase: "Please let me know if I can be of any service." FAVORITES Food: I do not have any strong preferences, but I do enjoy...

Another kind of pointless trivia thing. This time it's Final Fantasy VII , but specifically focussing on the many translation mistakes and other oddities. Ever wonder why Cloud Strife has two unusual names, whereas everyone else has a relatively normal surname? It's due to a Japanese joke/pun that doesn't translate very well. In Japanese, Cloud's surname sounds very close to the common German surname "Strauss" (and in fact, his mother's name is given as "Claudia Strauss" in the artbook) - "Sutora if u" vs. "Sutora us u". This doesn't come across as well in English. Barret's name is a Japanese pun on the word "bullet" (both are pronounced "baretto") which also sounds like the common surname "Barrett". Again, not easy to convey in English. In the game files and in some early promo material, his name was spelled "Ballet". In the Temple of the Ancients, Cloud and Aerith have a ...