2016 Postmortem

Bonobo

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45. I have nothing against manga translation but it pays very poorly.

Thu Apr 7, 2016, 08:58 AM

Apr 2016

I have been fortunate in the timing of my career. I am not a great writer, but my excellent Japanese combined with my above-average writing and my fortunate timing catapulted me to the top of a very small mountain, the J-E video game translation mountain.

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I actually feel sorry for Hillary. [View all] Bonobo Apr 2016 OP

Don't. She has this in the bag. nt onehandle Apr 2016 #1

And how dare anyone especially a 74 year old white man challenge her awake Apr 2016 #22

Money bag. frylock Apr 2016 #65

. merrily Apr 2016 #2

over in the Hillcamp they are saying, "WHAT? Tell-a-Lie DAY?...DAY?... islandmkl Apr 2016 #6

Please note the election year special musical selection for Tell a Lie Day merrily Apr 2016 #11

LOL. Don't worry about her, she's about to be the first nominee of a major party, DanTex Apr 2016 #3

........ salinsky Apr 2016 #4

I feel sorry for her too madokie Apr 2016 #5

^trying^ --- Hiraeth Apr 2016 #32

I hope she'll take up gardening or something therapeudic. Lodestar Apr 2016 #33

Winning the nomination will probably help make her feel better... brooklynite Apr 2016 #7

Good essay on what I've been thinking myself Casandia Apr 2016 #8

Are You Talking About 'Hillary' Or 'Millie'?.... global1 Apr 2016 #9

Not sure what that even refers to actually. nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #10

Millie Is The TV Wife Of The President On The TV Program.... global1 Apr 2016 #46

Think of it this way. Hillary's worst case scenario is losing the race and Vinca Apr 2016 #12

She won't be getting those $250K fees if she loses pdsimdars Apr 2016 #54

"...no advantages other than a popular two-term President as a husband a large political war chest." Scuba Apr 2016 #13

You might enjoy American Experience: Clinton joshcryer Apr 2016 #14

Using the word "derisive" correctly was the best part of your reply! nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #15

Admitting your OP is derisive is yours! joshcryer Apr 2016 #17

I knew my sarcasm was dry, but I never thought it impenetrably so. nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #18

Again, you should see American Experience: Clinton joshcryer Apr 2016 #19

The best fiction is one with a grain of truth, Josh. Bonobo Apr 2016 #20

Admitting fiction about the Obama-Clinton relationship? joshcryer Apr 2016 #21

I'll compromise. Bonobo Apr 2016 #23

I'll admit, you make a fantastic fiction writer. joshcryer Apr 2016 #24

I could ask for no higher praise. nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #25

Any published works? joshcryer Apr 2016 #26

Yes. nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #29

Successful? joshcryer Apr 2016 #31

My work has been very successful indeed. Bonobo Apr 2016 #34

Lots of money in Manga reddread Apr 2016 #35

I don't translate manga. Bonobo Apr 2016 #36

wow, thats a great opportunity reddread Apr 2016 #43

I have nothing against manga translation but it pays very poorly. Bonobo Apr 2016 #45

We should all be so lucky to get successful in Japanese manga and anime riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #48

Unfortunately you don't get commissions or residuals. Bonobo Apr 2016 #50

It's funny how Sanders supporters are portrayed as being naive.. frylock Apr 2016 #66

I wish her the best outside of the office of POTUS as well hereforthevoting Apr 2016 #16

I cannot feel sorry for her. She has done too much damage because of ego and bkkyosemite Apr 2016 #27

I deplore the sarcasm smiley because I think it underestimates my audience. nt Bonobo Apr 2016 #28

Yeah, and Bernie has had it soooo easy in his life. He's just coasted Lodestar Apr 2016 #30

White dudes lost. Deal with it in a positive way, maybe, instead of this hissy fit? CalvinballPro Apr 2016 #37

That was fucking awesome. Bonobo Apr 2016 #38

Hilarious that your sig is a white guy shaking with rage. Is it your past, present, or future? CalvinballPro Apr 2016 #39

OMG! I see White people!!! Bonobo Apr 2016 #41

you've been busy in the long month you've been here...belated welcome... islandmkl Apr 2016 #42

thats the flavor I was having trouble identifying! reddread Apr 2016 #44

I heard they approached Ben & Jerry's but were turned down. Bonobo Apr 2016 #47

:) reddread Apr 2016 #53

i haven't seen the recent scorecard that displays your conclusion... islandmkl Apr 2016 #40

I have no idea how anybody can feel sorry for that vile excuse for a human being BernieforPres2016 Apr 2016 #49

Second that. Waiting For Everyman Apr 2016 #61

First, BS, what a wheepy bunch of nonsense. pdsimdars Apr 2016 #51

I don't ibegurpard Apr 2016 #52

apparently you should modify your sig line to something like pic of a crowd islandmkl Apr 2016 #55

Apparently my sarcasm is WAAAAAY to dry for this crowd! Bonobo Apr 2016 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Apr 2016 #57

These pretzels are making me thirsty! frylock Apr 2016 #67

I don't, she got extremely wealthy from "public service". I'm sure she can NorthCarolina Apr 2016 #58

+1 JudyM Apr 2016 #59

You are fucking awesome hootinholler Apr 2016 #60

The traditional greeting! I would love that! Bonobo Apr 2016 #64

I find the vape pen with a c02 extract is very convenient. frylock Apr 2016 #69

The only reason she gained notoriety was her marriage to Bill Clinton tabasco Apr 2016 #62

I feel sorry for the working-class & poor Americans her benefactors screw daily... Yurovsky Apr 2016 #63

LOL, love how you suggest she would have primaries Obama when it was SBS who suggested that. bettyellen Apr 2016 #68

Sad. And, she gave up her successful career as a Wall Street performer to run for president. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #70

lol mhatrw Apr 2016 #71