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RaspberryLemon -> RE: Minions (2/17/2012 8:12:38 PM)
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Interesting thread and concept.
I don't have much of an opinion on the word "minion" but it has a very...sinister feel to it? But also a comical feel in a way, because of how it is used in the media (think Despicable Me, Megamind, Dr. Evil from Austin Powers, etc.) I don't mind the word itself and it's been used by my Master in a joking context to refer to me.
To delve deeper into this "relentless in service" concept, in itself that merely sounds like (as happylittlepet said) "I will never quit." Which could be a destructive thing, if the "minion" is in the wrong hands (that of an irresponsible master.) The only other real problem with it I have is the connotation it seems to have like this:quote:
ORIGINAL: LaTigresse
The minion appears to see the one they are devoted to in a rather unrealistic light, for whatever reason. And also view the world and those in it, through that person's filters. Almost a reverent following, a touch beyond individual reason. Minions tend to be rather easily influenced by certain types it seems.
It that light, I don't think I want any minions. I rather like being surrounded by independently thinking intelligent people that challenge me on my forays into bullshit. "Minion" almost seems to have that "mindless" aspect to it, which is definitely something I don't like.
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