The World of Urusei Yatsura's Lum

Urusei Yatsura - General => Why do we love Lum that much? => Topic started by: Dabu Sensei on March 26, 2007, 07:32:54 AM

Title: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Dabu Sensei on March 26, 2007, 07:32:54 AM
I thought it worthwhile to describe some of Lum's qualities that I believe are worth emulating.

1. Devotion

This has to be Number 1. Lum-chan remains faithful to her "beau" with an undying hope that he will turn out for the best. (This despite the repeated and almost perpetual display of ill-treatment on Ataru's part for this sweet and divine creature.) She _believes_ in him.

All of us have failings. We live in a world ready to heap criticism on us over and over again for these. It's like everyone is ready to pounce on us for each of these failings.

Deserved or not--how delightful it would be to have a friend, a companion, loyal and devoted who would forgive us these weaknesses and help us be better. To stay by us, ready with praise and encouragement.

What I'd tell a girlfriend: If we are late for a date, rather than assume we enjoy that, making you wait, how much more joyful it would be if you are happy to have us there finally. Understanding that we might be really unhappy about being late too.

2. Self-confident

Lum-chan is ready to stand up for herself. She's no pushover. Harm her and she is ready to electrify you. On the other hand, when she sees her Ataru threatened, she is ready to do what it takes to help him. She's able with a plan, ready to execute it. Even when Ataru doesn't appreciate it.

She makes her opinion clear and straightforward, letting everyone know what it is she wants. She knows she has skills (piloting, flying, marksmanship, etc.) and uses them.

What I'd tell a girlfriend: It would be nice to know where we stand with you--no hidden meanings, no second guessing. That you would express your opinions--not just go along with whatever I say. You can do things and we should do things you like too.


Dabu Sensei
To love Lum is
to love life to its fullest.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Forgotten_Lum on March 26, 2007, 02:54:07 PM
wow you really are a poet, reading this is like reading a poem, now i will add one of my own

3. Clumsiness

It is true Lum-chan is self-confident in what she does, even in things she is terrible at. Lum-chan can make a mess of any meal or make it super spicy. As shown in the episode where she was taking care of sick Ran, she cant do many house chores correctly.

Even these things tend to turn out bad it is still a good quality, it makes her that much cuter.

What I'd tell a girlfriend: Don't be afraid to do something that your not good at, a true man would be understanding and forgiving. He might even help and work with your problems, this can bring a relationship closer. Like i've said before, imperfection is perfection and can make a woman that much cuter.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Cosmic King on March 27, 2007, 12:20:02 AM
poets are among us,my lumaholic friends

There r a bunch of things lum may teach 2 girls,so many,yet dabu and forgotten mentioned the 3 best
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Necron 99 on March 31, 2007, 12:00:41 AM
IT'S BETTER TO BURN OUT THAN TO FADE AWAY.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Meves on April 02, 2007, 09:34:44 PM
6. To be Open

Lum comes to this unfamiliar planet, has no expetations of it and just takes every thing for what it is, she dont discard anything becuse its new and dont judge people by there looks or for what they do.

Lum is open to everything new to her, whenever she experience a new thing or meet a new person she never judge anything before she knows what it is.

That is what i belive is the biggest problem among the ladies. That is that they are afraid of new things and experiences so if you watch anime and you meet a girl who only knows anime as child cartoon videos will not think of it any other way then a childrens activiety and simply judge you by that and then ignore whatever you say.
Therefor she is a little narrowminded.. and for me personaly i whould never go with a lady who judge things first before she has tried it or realy knows what it is, if she thinks its one way she should atleast give anyone the right to prove her it may not be that way. As Lum does she.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Dabu Sensei on April 15, 2007, 05:28:52 AM
Meves: Excellent! I had never noted that about Lum, but it's so true--she certainly is ready to learn and accept Earth culture.

Necron 99: That sure is a powerful statement about self-sacrifice. Isn't that in fact the essence of true love--sacrificing self for others?

And yes--Lum's Innocence is at the heart of her adorable nature. "Lonely Teacher" would _never_ work if we thought that she's just mean spirited.

Forgotten Lum: That's a great insight too--about Lum's clumsiness actually being endearing because she _tries_ things--like Meves noted about being open.

Here's one more I thought of:

7. Ingenious

In "Exciting Christmas Eve" when Ataru is setup for a fall on that fake date, Lum _on her own_ ingeniously turns the tables on Megane. Wow! In "Return of CaO2" she conjures up a half-dozen pranks against their teacher. Finally, she held off Ataru in "I'm Lum the Notorious" until he stole her bra.

Suggestion for girls: use your brain! We may end up really liking it.

Yours in Lum,

Dabu Sensei

Posted on: April 03, 2007, 08:28:10 AM
Now, I know I haven't mentioned how beautiful Lum is, but that's a gift she has and way tough to imitate (although grooming helps).

Okay, here's one more I thought of to add to the list:

8: Playful

Oh, I am so thankful that Lum is fun to be around--look at the things she does with her alien friends (like in "Return of CaO2") or with Ten or even in her dreams (like in "Beautiful Dreamer"). Serious she is not. She doesn't appear to manipulate people or try to get her own way all the time. (Okay, I'll admit she's possessive of Ataru, but she really thinks he'll be happier with her alone. I would be.)

Not to be redundant, but look at how she acts in "Lonely Teacher"--she seems to really enjoy herself, even though she knows this "date" is only a put-on to embarrass him. She's just naturally playful right up to asking him to kiss her good night.

What girls could learn: relax! Nobody likes a pushy "friend". Worse, being uptight just makes you seem afraid. Life's got a lot of problems, and having to figure out yours so you aren't afraid isn't the most attractive personality trait you could have.

Dabu Sensei
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Necron 99 on June 11, 2007, 02:41:30 AM
THE INTERNET IS SERIOUS BUSINESS.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on June 11, 2007, 10:27:20 AM
10. Courage, Bravery

Lum fights for what she wants. When her friends (mostly Ataru) are in danger, Lum doesn't care if she could get hurt or even worse. Lum does everything that could help to rescue her friends. She doesn't think twice. She doesn't quit, also.

 I don't think that only girls could learn from her. I think that everyone should learn from Lum.


I would say this to someone: Never quit from what you really want. Everything is possible, you just need to fight for it. Don't think twice when someone is in danger or needs help.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Necron 99 on June 11, 2007, 10:29:34 AM
NO MEANS YES.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on June 11, 2007, 10:31:12 AM
Arigatou gozaimas Necron-kun.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: DarkDevil on June 11, 2007, 11:26:43 AM
I think Girls can learn much more than that.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on June 11, 2007, 11:28:16 AM
Like what Dark? If you have an idea or opinion please post it.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: DarkDevil on June 11, 2007, 11:34:09 AM
See what you could do if someone with a determinated type of mind, like Ran, or Shutaru, appears before you.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Necron 99 on June 19, 2007, 12:44:35 AM
A CAT IS FINE TOO.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Forgotten_Lum on June 19, 2007, 04:29:22 AM
although there was a flaw in her plan, if ataru wasn't lecherous then he probably wouldn't have beat lum in the tag match and thus he would gain lum's love
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Cosmic King on June 19, 2007, 04:59:09 AM
Indeed,same flaw as in the Terminator movies
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Necron 99 on June 30, 2007, 05:24:36 AM
LUM FAILS AT CHANGING TEH FUTURES.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 02, 2007, 12:09:10 AM
Lum is so cute in that pic. Thanks Necron and keep it up please.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Forgotten_Lum on July 03, 2007, 01:46:47 PM
If i do remember correctly, the projector exploded as soon as it was plugged in
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Cosmic King on July 03, 2007, 04:33:10 PM
That is why one should bring more powerful adaptors if needed

Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Necron 99 on July 04, 2007, 06:53:53 AM
SHITWAFFLES.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 04, 2007, 10:06:12 AM
But sometimes... doesn't count. Ran doesn't think that way.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Forgotten_Lum on July 05, 2007, 02:54:41 AM
Ran did one episode, the episode where lum was taking care of Ran when she was sick
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Necron 99 on July 05, 2007, 02:55:50 AM
DELETE FUCKING EVERYTHING.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Cosmic King on July 05, 2007, 07:08:17 AM
Beneath Ran-chan "hatred" remains the love she feels towards her friends,especially lum since friends have to be supportive even in bad times

Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 05, 2007, 11:16:32 AM
Quote from: Forgotten_Lum on July 05, 2007, 02:54:41 AM
Ran did one episode, the episode where lum was taking care of Ran when she was sick
Quote from: Necron 99 on July 05, 2007, 02:55:50 AM
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa96/GeneralOlde/Lum-441.jpg?t=1183597001)

That was a great episode. Near the end of the episode, Ran remembered how much Lum really cared for her.

But when Ran is talking about their childhood, she remembers that how many bad things happened to her because of Lum, and when Lum was taking care of her, many accidents hapened and she thinks that Lum did it because she hated Ran.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Forgotten_Lum on July 05, 2007, 01:59:43 PM
no if you remember, she realized at the end of the episode that lum was trying to help, Ran is quick to jump to conclusions and will cause alot of trouble by doing so with her...bad side
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 05, 2007, 11:36:17 PM
Quote from: Forgotten_Lum on July 05, 2007, 01:59:43 PM
no if you remember, she realized at the end of the episode that lum was trying to help, Ran is quick to jump to conclusions and will cause alot of trouble by doing so with her...bad side

Lol. I wasn't talking about that episode. I was talking about other episode. I don't know what's the name of the episode but  I remember that Ran said that Lum made her illness worse.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: DarkDevil on July 06, 2007, 12:46:36 AM
Isn't that wonderful?
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 06, 2007, 10:21:38 AM
Quote from: DarkDevil on July 06, 2007, 12:46:36 AM
Isn't that wonderful?

Wonderful? What are you talking about?
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: DarkDevil on July 06, 2007, 01:56:15 PM
I'm not sure, you tell me.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 07, 2007, 12:32:14 AM
Tell you what? I am so confused...
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: DarkDevil on July 07, 2007, 12:37:00 AM
That is one of my abillities
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 07, 2007, 12:37:42 AM
I have noticed that...
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Post by: DarkDevil on July 07, 2007, 12:40:23 AM
good
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 07, 2007, 12:41:38 AM
Lol.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Cosmic King on July 07, 2007, 01:24:23 AM
One thing girls can learn from lady lum is to be so innocently confused,our friend cata made us the honor to show this skill
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Necron 99 on July 07, 2007, 01:33:12 AM
I love it whenever Lum is perplexed. That's what makes her character so cute and funny. :)
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 07, 2007, 01:35:39 AM
True Necron. Thanks Cosmic. You made me blush, lol.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Cosmic King on July 07, 2007, 01:36:46 AM
Glad to see u liked our commentaries,cata-chan

Lum,if you play by the rules with her,she can be a heavenly dream : but if you annoy her a lot,lets say she will give ya a "heaven retribution",a very painful one (ask ataru)
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 07, 2007, 01:38:58 AM
I think we don't need to ask Ataru the images and his screams speak for themselves.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Shutaro on July 07, 2007, 01:43:21 AM
Lum does forgive and forget, you just need to get through the 5 seconds of anger and electric pain to reach that stage. I think women should have a shorter memory for little indiscretions, just like Lum :)
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Cosmic King on July 07, 2007, 01:45:13 AM
Another thing girls can learn from Lum is to fight for whom they love,both in good and bad times as well as Shutaro mentioned above
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 07, 2007, 01:45:43 AM
Quote from: Shutaro on July 07, 2007, 01:43:21 AM
Lum does forgive and forget, you just need to get through the 5 seconds of anger and electric pain to reach that stage. I think women should have a shorter memory for little indiscretions, just like Lum :)

There are womens that forgive and forget but forgiving and forgetting too much is really bad.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: Cosmic King on July 07, 2007, 01:54:24 AM
Yeah,it becomes a problem afterwards,for instance ataru sometimes exploits that Lum is so wildly in love with him that he uses this for his advantage,example was in OVA 9 when he mentioned a speech about he wanting to share his heart with lum as one,lum really fell for it but didnt take much 2 see thru it

In short words,lum and ataru have a relation that perhaps have its most bizarre twists,sometimes sad ones

but in the end they solve their problems

(http://www.lum-chan.com/gallery/337_08_01_07_4_51_47.jpg)
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 07, 2007, 02:29:13 AM
True.
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Post by: janus on July 07, 2007, 08:02:36 AM
I think that this is an endless cycle because either they both like it >:) or lum still has her hopes that ataru would change :-\
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Post by: DarkDevil on July 07, 2007, 10:18:10 AM
indeed, but for now she wants her Ataru.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: cata on July 07, 2007, 10:29:56 AM
But Ataru changed. He changed since the first episode until the last one. All because of Lum. Episode 10 for example.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: DarkDevil on July 07, 2007, 02:46:52 PM
But she wants to see the changes she's is doing on him, not A Moroboshi that looks like what she wanted and knowing it wasn't her who changed that.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: lilwiz on May 27, 2008, 02:08:29 AM
i think the thing i admire most about lum is the fact that she never gives up
even tho she has been hurt so many times
shes so strong!
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: janus on May 27, 2008, 07:48:34 AM
Quote from: lilwiz on May 27, 2008, 02:08:29 AM
i think the thing i admire most about lum is the fact that she never gives up
even tho she has been hurt so many times
shes so strong!

because as said before, Lum only sees the good in ataru's heart. So, she will never give up until she can force him to show that side of him
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: SonicxReiHino on November 13, 2010, 02:18:52 AM
Wow...  :o I have to say, Forgotten and the others who first posted really hit the nail on the head. when I first discovered this show, Lum started to become my fave character, but you guys explained in detail about her positives. Her always forgiving Ataru was what first caught my attention. It's why I liked episode 44 and 45, because everyone tried to make Lum happy with a party and class reunion. ^_^ She deserves it, IMO.
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: SilvioMarione on February 07, 2012, 04:31:24 PM
Moderator Break :

Sorry, Silvio, but this is not the place to promote erotic memorabilia

Regards,
Cosmic King


Edit:
And he and his complete Russian provider have been banned!

Lum-chan
Title: Re: Things Girls can Learn from Lum
Post by: 春休み on January 18, 2014, 03:17:40 AM
The main things i have learned, and live by, are that it's awesome to have long hair and horns, not wear very much and be the best at dancing.

I like how in the second film though, the dream world she creates is very simple and what she has. I wish i could be that way