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What Type of Bender Would You Be???

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    GrandAbbot

    [1]Nov 3, 2006
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    A little food for thought for everyone...

    What type of bender would you be??????????????????? Why?
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    GrandAbbot

    [2]Nov 3, 2006
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    I would be an Airbender. I share the same way of thinking as the ancient Airbender's --- I believe that non-attachment is the key to enlightment and would definately become a monk (you could probably figure that out by my name --- btw, try looking up "abbot" in the dictionary)

    As hinted at in the Tales of Ba-Sing-Se epidsode, the ancient airbenders were very much against a rigid class structure -- or any class structure for that matter. As humans, we all share the infinite potential of the entire cosmos. It is mistaken to view some humans as better than others for any reason.

    Furthermore, off all the elements -- Air is the most omnipresent. It is everywhere! If your a earth or water-bender -- you might be away from your respective element and would not be able to bend. Airbenders & Firebenders do not have this problem. However, Airbending is not a destructive force by nature. Although fire has its purpose & place in nature, it is too easy to become destructive or used for violent means. I suppose that is the case with any element, but..... I choose Air.
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    MCMLXVI

    [3]Nov 3, 2006
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    GrandAbbot wrote:
    A little food for thought for everyone...
    What type of bender would you be? Why?
    You're about the umpteenth person to float this boat.

    I still stand by earthbending because of its creative potential.
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    DygitalNinja

    [4]Nov 3, 2006
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    Air
    seems like the most fun power to have and unlike Water and Earth bending it can be done anywhere
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    Falcondude123

    [5]Nov 3, 2006
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    MCMLXVI wrote:
    GrandAbbot wrote:
    A little food for thought for everyone...
    What type of bender would you be? Why?
    You're about the umpteenth person to float this boat.

    I still stand by earthbending because of its creative potential.


    Here-Here!

    Earth can do just about anything! In my opinion earth is the most deadly of the elements yet it is also the most creative. BOOM BAM EARTH BABY!
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    ardron

    [6]Nov 3, 2006
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    (speaking to GrandAbbot) Off With Your Head-no just kidding-just search the boards before making a new thread.

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    crazyman321

    [7]Nov 3, 2006
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    it would be fire or earth,earth because of its many different uses and fire because you can use it anywhere
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    bulefireskull

    [8]Nov 3, 2006
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    Fire I'm like a burning flame.
    red: Water I'm like a rushing river.
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    Sci-fi09

    [9]Nov 3, 2006
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    Water-I love how it's used defensivly; to heal; it also represents dreaming and imagination; Also becuase I'm a Pisces(my astrological sign) which is the fish -based around water.
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    Grintoth

    [10]Nov 3, 2006
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    hmmm... in order of best to least... I would be an
    Airbender- It just looks so fun, flying around on an airscooter, knocking 3 ton tanks over with 200 mph winds

    Firebender- I just love fire. I would forget the world boredom even existed

    Earthbender- I could make and elaborate system of tunnels underground. That would be so awesome

    Waterbender- waterbending is by far, the best bending element. You can freeze people, make huge waves, and it just looks so simple and smooth. Oh yeah, I forgot. I don't see bodies of water every day, let around every week. In fact, I would hardly ever get a chance to bend! Water would be the best if water were... everywhere.
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    dumbTVnut

    [11]Nov 3, 2006
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    I say the same answer I have said for all the other thread just like this one: "I'll have head bending powers so I can cause people's heads to explode at will."
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    Eman5805

    [12]Nov 3, 2006
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    why stop at head bending? why not be a reality bender and make anyone who ticks you off vanish into thin air...or turn into Halle Berry...
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    SpideyFan914

    [13]Nov 3, 2006
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    My order of best to worst is:

    Airbender!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It??seems to be the most fun bending element, I could finally have endurance, and orange is my favorite color! Plus, airbending can be used almost anywhere (yes, almost, not in space nor in the spirit world).

    Waterbender! It took me a while to make this decision, but after the North Pole episodes and "The Swamp", it seems to among the best elements as well. And it, too, can be used almost anywhere for most waterbenders (hello, waterbending pocket!).

    Earthbender or firebender. I can't make up my mind upon third and fourth favorites. I mean earthbending can be used for an awful lot of things, but firebending is, er, cool (well, it's really the exact opposite, 'cause fire is hot, but you get my point(I think)). Oh, yeah, and firebending also has limits when you're underwater or, of course, in space (only waterbending can happen there unless you're stealing natural resources!).

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    dumbTVnut

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    Eman5805 wrote:
    why stop at head bending? why not be a reality bender and make anyone who ticks you off vanish into thin air...or turn into Halle Berry...


    Nothing is beter then head exploding, nothing.
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    Eman5805

    [15]Nov 3, 2006
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    Then you must have loved the last episode of South Park...
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    KingAtticus

    [16]Nov 3, 2006
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    Yeah... right... So, I would prefer waterbending for these three reasons: 1. I like the color blue, and the clothing that the Water Tribes have are great in my opinion. 2. Waterbending can be used anywhere with water. The whole planet is covered in water and rivers! If the Water Tribes were bigger, they'd give the Fire Navy a run for their money! 3. Waterbending can redirect attacks against their enemies, create ice shields for protection, and can heal for some. Of course it has its weaknesses, but what fighting form doesn't?
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    Eman5805

    [17]Nov 3, 2006
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    oh right the topic...Nothing beats Earthbending to me...that's why I say:

    Earth Kingdom is Forever.

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    dumbTVnut

    [18]Nov 3, 2006
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    Eman5805 wrote:
    Then you must have loved the last episode of South Park...

    Love it, of course! I love Richard Dawkins too!, but that is besides the point, I was thinking of when Johnny the Homicidal Maniac made it to heaven.

    Tour Guide: ...Now listen carefully Johnny, though you feel none of the restful effects of this place, you do have some of these powers. You are here by some form of mistake, so i ask you to be careful
    Johnny: What kind of powers?
    Tour Guide: Well it seems to vary from person to person, no matter what though any damage done is immediately reversed. So you must refrain from the thought of such things, lest you explode someone head
    Johnny: SQUEE (joy) *look over at one of the many content people siting around in heaven and cause his head to explode
    Citizen of heaven: Please don???t do that.
    Johnny: *blows up his head again!* WHEEEE!
    Citizen of heaven: Quite it.
    Johnny: *blows up his head a third time!*
    Tour Guide: No NO Stop you???ll ruin everything!
    Johnny:My god are you kidding, I have always dream of having super powers, this is just to much to resist, I have HEAD EXPLODY!
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    agnai

    [19]Nov 3, 2006
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    Airbending would be fun to have, Earthbending is the most creative, Firebending would be cool, and Waterbending seems to be the most helpful with the defending, controlling your enemy, freeze stuff, make water out of the moisture in the air, and healing people, but the one that suits my personality is Firebending. I don't belive in defense, but do believe in barraging my opponent with attacks and having a deadly signature move up my sleeve. Also, I could make Chef Boyarde wherever I go.
    Edited on 11/03/2006 9:31pm
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    JengoFett6

    [20]Nov 3, 2006
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    Hmm, ya know, fire sounds to me like the weakest element.

    Water puts out fire
    Earth smothers fire putting out
    Air, if there's a strong enough gust, puts out fire.

    Hmm, but what will fire to to the elements?

    Fire heats up water......over a long period of time
    Fire will gobble up air.....but there's too much air for fire to absorb like that anyway
    Fire......heats up earth?

    Hmm, sounds to me like Fire is the most pathetic. Now, to answer your question, Waterbender so I can heal myself and others. Also, after seeing Katara whoop Jet like that in the Lake Logai episode, Waterbending proves to be a very good element.
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