At 04:22 PM 4/14/97 -0500, you 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
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. 

Consider that out of Ukyou, Akane, and Shampoo, Shampoo is the -dumbest,-
the -least- considerate, the most violent, and the most annoying to Ranma of
the whole lot. 

Furthermore, she spends half her time as a cat.

Furthermore, if Ranma did marry Shampoo, he would have to go back to China
and become a househusband while Shampoo led the Amazons on to glory. Not the
preferred career plan for a martial artist.

Furthermore, Ranma's feelings towards Shampoo, as portrayed in the manga at
least, are split between knee-jerk possessiveness (as portrayed in the
Contrary Jewel incident), mild friendship and blatant fear.

Furthermore, Ranma has made it blatantly clear he doesn't want to marry
ANYBODY yet- something which Shampoo ignores completely.

Doesn't look too good for the brainless one, does it?

Not that I care for Shampoo or anything...but I have a feeling
the Church of Shampoo will be hiring a hitman anytime soon...
If there even IS a Church Of Shampoo...;)


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