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oh my...I guess I instigated a bit of a deabte.... sweatdrop sorry? but I wont mention any more or it will continue I guess just want to apologize and thanks of course pink for telling what I meant smile

aha I'll translate it later wink for ya!
urg I dont think I''ll be on the thread much! becuase of the christmas event and all its so long and tiring but I'm gonna get as many of the items as I can!

I must say I used to be a CloudxTifa fan when I first saw and played FFVII. However, I knew deep down in that little heart of mine that there was something between Cloud and Aerith.

Now, I have more logic on the concept by reading many articles about Japanese culture. The Japanese used TONS of symbolism in their games. Especially this one.

Want to know why I support CloudxAerith? Simply because she wears red. (Pink is a tint of red) And her hair is tied in a red/pink ribbon.

Red ribbons symbolized devine love before their time.

.....shall I go on? I have a lot of other examples and opinions.

That interesting thing about symbolism is that, like with anything else involving FFVII, is that its hit and miss. And since the creators never truly admit to anything that can be considered debatable. So symbolism on both ends can be accepted or rejected easily as long as thus supports a side. And new symbolism can be created.

A good example of such would be (I'll stick with astetics since its simple) the previous mention of red shades Aeris wears to represent present love to support Cleris. I have seen Yuffintine use this stance as well. This symbolism can be found in Cloti though because Tifa has red eyes and the eyes have more emotional ties in symbolism. Zaeris fans can also see the symbolism in that Aeris wears pink which represents fond memory attachments. Tifa wearing black and white is argued to portray moral conflict. Cloud wearing only one shoulder pad signs to others lack of mental stability, or Cloud having blue eyes that glowed showing a constant inner state of crying. Sephiroth wearing a cape the crosses an X over his chest suggests lack of heart/soul. Yuffie's green sweater shows greed. etc.

All of these are considered FFVII symbolism, but all of these can be contradicted with symbolism from another side. Its interesting to see the different types of symbolism different people will see, but I do not except symbolism as a sign of anything because the only symbolism a person will see is the symbolism they end the end want to see.

Feh... don't mind me... I'm being a sort of cermugin.

whats a cermugin? sweatdrop
ah of course it is all about the individual I guess : ]

Oh my gosh, the heaven wedding picture is the cutest! Especially since Aeris is giving Sephiroth the finger.