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From: Anna DeWitt <dewit003@maroon.tc.umn.edu>
Newgroups: rec.arts.anime

	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.)