User blog:TheNewProtagonist/Episode 11: Might as well call it "Poor Jaune"

Because really, what ELSE went through your head watching this episode? Except maybe "poor bunny girl", I guess. Anyway, let's review.

Jaune vs Cardin

Well, at least Vomit Boy managed to exceed my expectations for his ability in battle. He actually lasted longer than 3 seconds! But seriously, whose bright idea was it to pit him against the guy with the fucking mace? You know the guy can barely step on a paper bag without hurting himself, the only way you could make this worse is if you put him against Nora.

Nora's insanity

Speaking of Nora, why am I not at all surpised at her suggestion to break Cardin's legs? With a maniacal fucking grin, I might add? I don't care what you guys say, that kid is certafiable.

and I love it.

Bullying

Aaaaand of course Jauney Boy is the bullies' first target, second only to the Bunny Faunus; which I'm surprised to even see one in Beacon, I'm sure that destroyed a number of theories. What I want to know is this: why exactly is Cardin so focused on Jaune anyway? He claims he's not the only victim, which is true, but the episode makes it very clear that Jaune is one of Cardin's "favorites" if you will.

My guess is he's probably jelly cuz Jaune got to be leader of such a bitchin team, or maybe he jelly of Pyrrha's "totally-not-obvious-at-all" affections. I don't know, jealousy seems to be a common factor in a bully's motive.

Time Lapse

Yeah, apparently it's been a couple weeks since the last episode... which was only a day since the episode before that. Is this inconsistant time jumping gonna be a normal thing? Not that I'm complaining, I just find it a little annoying that all this time passes and all we get to see of it is Vomit Boy getting picked on a bunch, Because y'know, NOBODY would've called that.

Final Toughts

It really seems like RT intends to make this "Jaune getting bullied" thing a plot point. I want to say that's going to be a chore to watch, but then again, I had the same feeling towards Ep.9 and was pleasantly surprised by Ep.10, So I'll just hold off on that attitude for a while because if there's one thing this show is good at, it's taking something that I think is going to suck and turn it into something awesome.