Subject: [C&C] A couple of Shampoo stories...
From: SQUN29A@prodigy.com ( ROBERT MORRISON)
Date: 4/19/1997, 3:34 AM
To: fanfic@fanfic.com

I have just read two stories that came dangerously close to changing 
my opinion of Shampoo.

Now, I've always looked upon Shampoo in much the same way I look upon 
the yearly intrusion of fire ants into my home. But, after two 
stories I read tonight, I'm developing a slightly different 
perception of the Chinese terror.

Purple Haired Destiny:
Amazing, to see how Shampoo changes so much in this one. I can see 
this happening--if Shampoo came out from under Cologne's thumb (or 
staff), she might develop into something rather respectable, if not 
likeable. I can't wait to read sequels to this story. I wouldn't 
really even be upset if Ranma and Shampoo actually do end up together.


The other one: I guess it was titled "Who's Child Is This?" :
Shampoo becoming a mother? Eesh. Scary. But...could, as proven in 
this story, change her for the better. 

The only thing about the second story that bothers me is the 
portrayal of Cologne. Although she does leave Mousse and Shampoo the 
Nekohanten, that's about the only redemption she gets for this story.


Mind you, I don't see Cologne as evil. After all, she's just doing 
what she's done since the days of Tyrannosaurus Rex: looking out for 
the welfare of her people. This is commendable, even if it makes her 
seem rather evil at times. I can see where she's coming from. I also 
believe she really, deep down, DOES care about her granddaughter. She 
just can't show it too well because it's not the Amazon way.



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