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Date: Mon, 08 Apr 1996 19:09:54 GMT
Newgroups: rec.arts.anime
Subject: Marriage Prospects: Begin, Shampoo

	Being a drooling fanboy, I've sometimes wondered what it would be like
to be married to certain anime characters.  This (continuing?) feature
will look at semi-random characters from a marriagability perspective.
We will ignore for the most part the fact that few of the characters
are old enough to marry under Minnesota Law.
	First up, a Chinese girl with a lot of Net support.

SHAMPOO (X'ian Pu?)
	Looks:  Plush and curvy, Shampoo has what the boys like.  Her hairdo
is a little funky, but attractive.  I suspect that after marriage
she'll put on some poundage.
	Smarts:  While not a complete idiot (the dialect unfairly makes her
sound that way) definitely on the dull side of average.  The word
"bimbo" comes to mind.
	Personality:  Bubbly and childlike.  Unfotunately, also childish and
like most Takahashi characters way too stubborn for her own good.
	Cooking:  At lest adequate.  Cologne actually does most of the cooking
at the Neko Restaurant, but it's a safe bet she's taught her favorite
descendant the basics.  Also, Shampoo has felt confident enough in her
skills to compete against Ukkyo.
	Fighting Skills:  Excellent.  She was the champion of her village
(known for women warriors) until defeated by Ranma.
	Special abilities:  Very strong, and can turn into a cat.  The latter
could be a plus or minus, depending on your tastes.  (For Ranma,
sadly, a minus.)
	Competition:  Ranma and Mousse.  Ranma would be willing to give her
up, but Mousse is going to fight.  More annoyingly, you must defeat
Shampoo herself to qualify for marriage.  (See Fighting Skills,
above.)
	In-Laws:  Cologne, Shampoo's ancestor.  She mostly seems concerned
with making sure Shampoo is happy, so if you do good by the cat-girl,
you should be fine, but if you mess up,,,,   I believe Shampoo has a
living father, but he seems to be a non-entity.
	Economics:  Shampoo has experience as a waitress and delivery person
for the Neko restaurant.  However, she is likely to quit her job to
devote her time to raising a family.
	Sex:  Uninhibited.  Shampoo is probably willing to go along with
whatever pleases her mate.  You want to try all the posistions in the
Kama Sutra?  No problem.  However, she's looking to get pregnant at
the first opportunity, so no "safe" sex.  And she'll definitely not be
interested in sharing you.

	Overall:  Not the worst selection you could make, if her strong points
match your needs.

SKJAM!
(I am borrowing this account, so no direct e-mail, please.)