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The Misrepresented Glories of Neopia


by coolitiger25

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I remember as a young Aisha, I sat in my room every week reading the Neopian Times, eagerly perusing the short stories and articles that caught my eye. Time and time again, there were articles featuring various characters and such as heroes that were idolized by my fellow Neopians. But I couldn't help thinking, what if they've got it wrong? What if they're overlooking others?

My friend, my red coat of fur has grown into a deeper shade of red as I've grown older, but along with that came the deepening of the doubt that engulfs me while reading these articles as well. I'm here to merely point out a couple of oversights, in the hope that maybe, one day, you'll have a somewhat more critical eye and a slightly more attentive brain while reading the Neopian Times.

The Fish Negg

I'll be honest: it all started with the countless stories I read about Meerca Chase. The game is fascinating – as I'm sure you agree – but what's even more fascinating is that everyone seems to be under the spell of the Power Negg. A flashy little blue and red negg with a lightning bolt in the middle, this negg will grant you nearly 100 points on just the easy mode of Meerca Chase II if you're lucky enough to catch it. This negg is the classic example of a huge ego in the spotlight of admiration – but I'm sorry, amidst all this awe-inducing boasting that he encompasses is a forgotten warrior. Yes, the glorious Power Negg is not all you thought he was; one amongst his fellow neggs is mightier.

Yes, my friends – I'm talking about the Fish Negg. Though stinky and an awkward shade of blue (perhaps the former is what caused him to miss out on all those years of fame he deserved), this impressive negg will earn you not a measly 100 points, but rather a grand 150. If you can just get past the plain looks and somewhat unfortunate smell, you'll see as I did that those extra fifty points really should be kept in mind. Your adoration has been going to the wrong negg.

Armin the Bori

So we've all heard his name. We all know that this little Bori helps Hannah out, and granted, we even give him some of the credit. But consider this: where would precious Hannah be without this Bori? Hannah's power when she jumps is, without a doubt, unmatched by Armin's weak legs, but sometimes size can be misleading. Armin's small build allows him to crawl into smaller spaces, and his scrawny legs prevent him from moving too quickly but in doing so grant him more time to fully understand his surroundings. Time and time again, I've seen Hannah fall from having run through a level too quickly, slipping on the ice clumsily from the dash.

Not only that, but Armin's quite the warrior. Hannah herself doesn't engage in any real combat; the closest she ever gets is when she faces a Snowbeast, and even those she avoids by treating them as hurdles over which she has to soar. Armin, however, uses his courage to defeat the Icy Skeletons again and again. True, Hannah and Armin work as a pair, and without a doubt one could not survive the terrifying Ice Caves without the other, but if so, the credit given must at least be equal. And yet, it's always Hannah's name we hear first.

Leeroy the Quiggle

Okay, so the Deserted Fairgrounds don't exactly have the best reputation. I myself have had more bad experiences there than I'd like to share. But, I have to say, this Quiggle isn't all bad. Sure, his dark... foresty green... *cough* skin color is somewhat questionable, and his attire certainly doesn't make glancing over at him any more tolerable, but he too, is misjudged.

Coconut Shy isn't totally rigged!

No, really. Okay, so I know we've all played and lost hundreds and thousands of Neopoints in the hope that one will fall down. And chances are, you've never seen one fall down. But it can happen!

Yes, I know – and someday, I could win the lottery, you're saying. But both events can actually happen. And let me tell you something. The second you knock down a coconut, you'll be rich. Coconuts sell from 80,000 to even 100,000 (or sometimes more!) Neopoints a go and all that could be YOURS. Yes, yours. So in retrospect, those three or four hundred Neopoints you lost last time you were there aren't so bad, are they? (Oh, but stay away from the guy over at Bagatelle. That game really will rob you of all you've got.)

King Skarl

I have to admit, I forgot his name for a second. But see what I mean? We all know him as the Grumpy Old King. And that's not quite fair, now is it?

Often overshadowed by his brother, who rules over the nearby kingdom with his sagacity, King Skarl is, indeed, grumpy. But I'd like you to take a moment and to think back to the last bad day you had. Now imagine somebody came up to you and bothered you repeatedly and called you names behind your back: you grumpy Skeith you.

Not very nice, now is it? No. So take a moment, try and cheer him up – though without any condescension – and appreciate what he gives you. And maybe make an effort to remember his name? I know I will.

The Meepits

Okay, you're thinking, now she's really gone off her rocker. And hey, I'll admit, I think there's something fishy about the admiration my owner has for those creatures. There's no ruling out hypnosis, and I wonder sometimes whether or not the Meepits have gotten to her with it. But, as far I'm concerned, they really aren't that bad! They're generally pink, after all, and pink is such a nice, sweet color. I mean, you just have to stay away from their eyes, true – just don't make eye contact – but if you're careful, they're really a nice bunch.

The main game they're featured in is Meepit Juice Break, and I have to say, this game is really worth your while. That's why I'm saying they aren't given enough love: they've got a great game! This game will get you an avatar, and without having to beat up a Meepit like in Meepit vs Feepit, which is really much more of an evil game than people think. (It condones violence, after all!) Instead, you can just feed some Meepits. And you even get nice music in the background.

Just don't play too long... that tune can drive a Neopet crazy, I swear.

So, hopefully in reading this you've opened up your mind a little bit. Don't judge without knowing some of the truth first, or even giving something a small chance. All it takes is a little open mindedness, and suddenly you'll find that the Games Room is really filled with so many more wonderful possibilities than you had ever expected.

 
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