On 4/13/97 10:23 PM, David M Lerman at mdlerma2@gsbpop.uchicago.edu wrote:

 I've noticed that few fanfics ever depict Ranma choosing Shampoo just
because he prefers her over his other fiancees.  Why is Shampoo considered
such an unlikely choice?  Certainly, she has a few odd ideas and Cologne is

Because Ranma clearly shows no interest in her, living with her would
basically require moving to a small village in BFE and piddling his life
away, because Ranma rejects anyone who actually comes on to him ^_-, and
she pretty much is a user.

the mother-in-law from Hell.  Nonetheless, Shampoo is attractive, dynamic,
brave, persistent (aren't they all), and an excellent cook.  Although she

initially regards Ranma as a trophy husband, she does seem to develop a
genuine fondness for him as the series progresses (I'm thinking of
"Desperately Seeking Shampoo").  I'm not saying that Shampoo is the best
fiancee for Ranma, just that I think she shouldn't always be considered the
least likely of the three women to end up with Ranma. 

Well, I would rank her ahead of Kodachi, who is insane :)
At least with Shampoo, you wouldn't get unpredictable behavior and random
poisoning.  So I can say ONE good thing for her.  You wouldn't have to
worry about waking up dead or tied to ceiling.  Probably.




John Walter Biles :  MA-History, Ph.D Wannabe at U. Kansas         
ranma@falcon.cc.ukans.edu       
naru@sailormoonfan.com
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