i find this quote (from a fanfiction.net author) very funny because it is both a very classic remark about zelda games and also not something an AO3 writer would ever in a million years say
i worry that this random translator on AO3 may have missed the point of the tale of Sixth Brother Wang
« I decided to not bother translating the last two (boring) paragraphs »
the last two (boring) paragraphs: « The collector of these strange tales remarks; "To occupy the position of a high official but not to forget about old friends in humble and destitute circumstances—that's why Wang could become a god. Today a noble travels in a coach, but will that person still remember old friends he made back when he was a nobody? There is a man without social rank in my village whose family is extremely poor. One of his childhood friends became an official with high rank and salary. The poor man thought, If I trust to his generosity, surely he'll take good care of me.' So the poor man packed his belongings and made the arduous journey across a thousand li, only to be disappointed. After spending all of his money and selling his horse, he returned home.
"His joker of a brother wrote a yueling that mocked him: 'This month, my brother returned, his fur cap lost, his umbrella no longer working, his horse exchanged tor a donkey, and he won't be traveling again until his boots stop squeaking.' Read it for a good laugh." »
my man pu songling speaking out in favour of tryhards and simps here in qing dynasty china
« The collector of these strange tales remarks, "The quality of foolishness may assist an individual in developing determination, for it's the case that someone who's crazy for books will certainly prove to be a skilled writer, while someone who's nuts for art will have what it takes to develop fine artistic ability; those who fail to develop themselves, and never accomplish anything, would all say that there's nothing goofy about THEM. It's the same with those who squander money on painted ladies, or who ruin their families through gambling—such people, on examination, are the ones who're really foolish! »
« The girl jokingly said, "If he lops off his extra finger, he can take me home with him."
The marriage broker then informed Sun.
Sun replied, "That's not tough at all." Once the broker left, Sun used an axe to cut off his extra finger, the severe pain of it penetrating to the heart of him, and so much blood poured out that he was on the verge of dying. »
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