(04-15-2015, 07:50 AM)Warren Castille Wrote: I think the reason that catdrg gets so much scrutiny is because we know that Ishgard is xenophobic as fuck, and that Dragoons are a symbol of their nation's might.
In-game description Wrote:Of all the things that are symbolic of the nation of Ishgard, few are more recognized than the dragoon.
Hm. This is gonna get reeeaaal awkward as I show my lack of world culture.
Real-world France has a reputation for being similarly xenophobic. Preliminary glances at wikipedia of all places gives us this link detailing an "award" given out to prominent French folks who embrace - gasp! - the English language. It's similar to the Razzie Awards, only instead of being fun at the sake of bad movies, it's mocking someone for not being French enough.
Similarly, this link discusses how internally, France is also phobic against itself; speaking a dialect or language other than French in school is grounds for punishment.
It's not too far-fetched to think that Ishgard would be as accepting to "lesser races" as the French are to fat, cheeseburger eating Americans butchering their language.
And then letting that guy join their special forces.
All of that. Yes. That.
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