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1. Aang was 12 when he was frozen for 100 years, making him 112 at the beginning of the series.
2. a) Waterbending is based off of the martial art fighting style Tai Chi.
b) Airbending is based off of the martial art fighting style called Ba Gua Kung Fu.
c) Earthbending is based off of the martial art fighting style Hung Car.
c-2) Toph has her own unique Earthbending style mased off of the martial art fighting style Southern Praying Mantis.
d) Firebending is based off of the martial art fighting style Northern Shaolin Kung Fu.
3. The first and second episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender were originally written as a one-hour event
4. The voice actor of Tahno, Rami Malek, was cast as Benjamin for the second part of Twilight Saga's: Breaking Dawn.
Benjamin is a vampire with the ability to manipulate the four elements; much like the Avatar.
5. The first time Azula showed signs of firebending was when Zuko stole her favorite toy...
... she reacted by lighting his ponytail on fire.
6. Momo was supposed to be the reincarnation of Monk Gyatso.
7. Zuko gets a scar on his lower chest, in the exact same place as the one on Aang's back.
8. The BOULDER has a tattoo of a badgermole on his back.
I can't find the picture, but it's there, trust me.
9. In the Dutch dubbed version of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Toph calls Aang "Ballerina" instead of "Twinkle Toes".
10. An airbender's sneeze can create more propulsion than a modern day jet engine.
11. The War between the Equalists and non-benders is parallel to the 1900's war between the Communists and Nationalists.
12. The Earth Kingdom is ran like the Holy Roman Empire...
.... with several small kingdoms serving under one overarching rule.
13. Zuko only laughs twice throughout the series.
14.Sokka fishes with a traditional whale tooth saber.
15. Katara is the first person in the series to touch Zuko's scar.
Mai is the second, other than Zuko himself.
16. The voice actor of Commander Zhao is also the actor who plays Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter Films.
17. The voice actor of Older Aang also voices Sitka from Brother Bear...
...both of whom are heavily spiritual characters.
18. The Brazilian Synchronized Swimming Team used Avatar: The Last Airbender's theme song...
...for their performance at the London 2012 Olympics.
19. In Hinduism, the second chakra is located near the sexual reproductive organs.
Because it is related to pleasure, \ the location of this chakra was left out of any dialogue.
20. Katara has been in every season Finale of Avatar, including Legend of Korra.
And on that note: I'm heading to bed. Hope you guys enjoyed what I provided today. =)
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ToiletSeatCover
What about the cabbage guy? ... HOW COULD YOU FORGET HIM
Atzapar
Absolutely loved the martial arts scenes in this series, and the sequel. Stellar.
BehindMyColdEyes
Enjoyed these immensely! Thanks for your hard work OP, even if you'll never see this. :-)
IndigoGunner
I appreciate the fact that people enjoy these. Fake internet points make me feel warm and fuzzy inside. =)
imakedamngoodbiscuits
Favorited so I can out-knowledge my 9 year old at the dinner table ..
MrNonnypants
TIL: I'm an air bender. I'm learning Ba Gua Kung Fu. Will definitely need to photoshop something now.
KonyGank
MFW seeing avatar on the front page
fuckingupisinevitable
Best show of all time
graythirteen
Wonderous, even more things to add to my Avatar obsession. Excuse me while I go watch the series again.
GladyMccree19
I thought the earth kingdom was a mixture of ancient Chinese styles of governance.
Zalm
MisterTortuga
DiscomfortZone
This gif is the quenchiest.
MisterTortuga
JollyCooperation9
Oh god, the friendly mushroom gif...
MisterTortuga
ifailmostofthetime
I got a turtle recently, my dog has been staring at it for close to five days straight now, just thought I'd let you guys know
getoverit
Oh, THAT Avatar. I was lost for a moment.
smoothlikebutteronabaldmonkey
Hung Gar*
Giordino
Translating Twinkle Toes in Dutch would get you something weird so Ballerina is much better :)
TophBeifong
Same idea. Works for me.
IronstarGallifrey
YES, I LOVE THIS. I DEMAND FIREFLY. After you get some sleep. Goodnight.
pAcelife
JASON ISAACS?!
pewpewpotato
I'm afraid to move on and watch the legend of Korra ;A; should I?
bryanthehumanbeing
Yes.
HoneyBadger09
Yes.
unluckypinecone
Ah me too! I tried to watch first episodes but something in Korra's character irritated me so badly <___>
EdwardHarley
The actor who played Toph from "The Ember Island Players" was the character's original design (as was earth bender in the opening sequence).
TheOneAndOnlySwash
Holy crap I requested and you delievered!! Thanks OP
KnottyEwok
I'm glad you didn't take the easy way out and put the fighting styles as a,b,c,d instead of 4 different facts. +1 to OP
TheBOULDER
someone finally noticed!!! The BOULDER is gonna bury this post in a rockalanche of upvotes!!!
shakespeareanwheelies
Yay upvote me boulder!!!!
ODeerLord
I was waiting for you to arrive, Mr. BOULDER.
TheBOULDER
for all who missed it: http://imgur.com/uTW5CmR
nyrrea
We meet again!
IndigoGunner
<3 Aaaand Good Night BOULDER.
TheBOULDER
The BOULDER concurs...time to end LNI on a non-nightmare-inducing post. not that the BOULDER is scared of anything. no, sirree
DudeSmellMyFinger
I'm seriously crying, u are hilarious!
TophBeifong
GAH! I always miss these posts when they're fresh!
thatclimbingguy
I enjoy this alot.
MilkyWhiteMistress
I read it in his voice c:
MisterTortuga
mydogbaxter
there's the tattoo!
spuds31
^this guy
nyrrea
not your best moment, but he found the tatoo...
BOOMelephantnutsBADDUMBUM
Well, well, well... look who showed up late...
TheBOULDER
that would be you, brother. late per usual
BOOMelephantnutsBADDUMBUM
think again! i commented before you! :P
TheBOULDER
go eat a rock, pebble
BOOMelephantnutsBADDUMBUM
make me stone-for-brains
Thoraxe123
These are amazing xD
appaismyspiritanimal
Can we see your tattoo?
TheBOULDER
http://imgur.com/uTW5CmR
ILikeAnimeAndKittens
I never noticed that she had a necklace that Aang made!
lazyjupiter
I can't tell what it is supposed to be. Maybe he tried to make the same design but didn't do a good job at it.
Ardorious
Sokka is the best character in Avatar :) Oh you could make 20 funny facts aboult him!
AetherMcLoud
Like I paddle my canoe, I'll paddle yours too!
TophBeifong
I respect your opinion, even if it's wrong.
Ardorious
Thank you :)
DiamondJimBrady
False. General Iroh. 'Nuff said.
NickPetersen
Nice compilation i am actually tempted to watch this now
madassa
same here, i've seen bits and bobs but never really watched it. Should give it a try.
graythirteen
Oh,please do! It's wonderful, you won't regret it.
KonyGank
Do it! Kissanime.com I just finished the whole thing. very entertaining
CoolerBetterFasterStronger
Its number 13 on IMDB for highest rated show of all time, and is the highest rated animated show in general.
megustatorta
SO GOOD
HoneyCakes
When it first came out I thought the idea of the show was stupid and I didn't watch. Years later I watched it on netflix, I was so wrong.
NickPetersen
i kinda did the same with Naruto i haven't kept up but that and bleach were nearly ritual for a long time
HoneyCakes
Luckily Avatar isn't as long as either of those shows! I missed a few seasons of Bleach, it's too long!
NickPetersen
i stopped watching around when he became a full hollow Naruto i ... I don't remember where i left off
HoneyCakes
I stopped watching bleach when he got the mask. With Naruto I left off where Shippuden starts, I was happy when Toonami picked it up again.
FuckYouAndYourEyebrows
Go forth Nick Peterson and you shall not be disappointed.
Igotmyfirstgirlfriendatseventeen
Do it
SquishyPanda
Worth it.
TamGarTrinKi
What do you mean "tempted to watch this now"? You have not already? Go, now, off imgur with you! I'll wait.
DualSupernova
definitely worth the time. its very engaging, funny, intense.
Evanidus
As a 25 year old male, it's my favorite show.
SquishyPanda
30m. I'm terrible at picking favorites of anything but its quite a good show.
theonethatdoesntknow
What the hell are you waiting for. Go!
thiscannotpossiblygowrong
Benders run a corrupt system, the equalists are fanatical opponents, yea it does sound like civil war era China except no Japan.
BrassKicker
I always thought the fire nation symbolized Japan. Small nation with heavy military, distant from larger land mass, aggressive, etc
ANewBadlyDrawnReactionImageAsIMakeThem
Technically it's a demonized version of America ;)
bobsheadthreateningly
While I suppose this is possible, the show draws heavy visual ques from Japan (from buildings to armor).
AtHomeWithTrolls
Fits more with imperialistic Japan, but technically the Fire Nation is a nation of fire benders in an imaginary land.
BrassKicker
Japan is also in the Ring of Fire but that probably has nothing to do with it.
ExPFCWintergreen
i didn't know America was an Imperialistic Monarchy
ANewBadlyDrawnReactionImageAsIMakeThem
Forcing open Japan's harbors after their isolation in the 1800's
ANewBadlyDrawnReactionImageAsIMakeThem
You'd be surprised at our imperialism in the early 1900s. The cinematic where the fire nation 'invades' is a direct reference to America
BOOMelephantnutsBADDUMBUM
The PEBBLE requests more! And The PEBBLE would like to point out that he beat The BOULDER to this post!
menofmayhem11b
you're just a chip off the old block, ain't ya?
nyrrea
Huehuehue
TehAccountant
pebble is number one!!!
chemenger8
What did the shy pebble wish for? Just that she were a little boulder.
VacationTenzin
See what happens when I'm on vacation?
NataliePortmansShavedHead
Omg this is beautiful
Cogrum
http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120328212010/spongebob/images/a/a7/I_Love_You_Patrick.gif
TheBOULDER
http://imgur.com/nSLQe9h
batgirlonwafflehigh
THE CUTENESS IS KILLING ME
Jollytothegreen
You need to post a gallery of all your THEBOULDER reaction gifs.
DKPRIMUSRETURNS
You're still my favorite Boulder!
IndigoGunner
The PEBBLE will have to wait, for OP is tired after a day worth of "20 Facts" posts. Mayhaps I will do another soon.
Nibiria
Don't forget that Mark Hamill voiced a lot of characters, including (iirc) Firelord Ozai.
HauntinglyBeautifulStatements
Can I request a Game of Thrones 20 Facts? When you have the time that is.
ShawnzyJumpstheShark
Idk if this is true but "man of Tai Chi" says that Tai Chi isnt traditionally regarded as a martial art
crushingrapes
It IS true. It's for defense and mostly used for physical and mental health benefits.
quickhand
It's not true. Tai ji chuan translates as "Supreme Ultimate Boxing" and is a martial art of the Wudang family(along with Ba Gua and Xing Yi)
crushingrapes
You're forgetting "ji" = chi. It is a meditative exercise.
quickhand
Nope. The "chi" in Tai chi is "极" (ultimate), not "气" (life force). Check it out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_chi
crushingrapes
Yeup. Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T'ai_chi_ch'uan
quickhand
It's the same article. Read the first paragraph of the "Overview" section. It will confirm everything I said. BTW I speak Chinese.
KnightoftheN64
Seriously, The Last Airbender is SO. FUCKING. GOOD. This is the kind of shit I wish they still put on Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon.
rylecx
Well Avatar still is on Nickelodeon, but I get your point
GoodTofuFriday
Is nick even still around?
Krakencrotch
I have a lot of respect for the animators. To make all those bending moves without having them look like shit? Insane talent AND dedication.
VanSticks
My mom never watches any TV/shows, but she loves Avatar. She even turned on Nickelodeon just to watch all epi's on a marathon this weekend!
FrictionShliction
Well, The Last Airbender did go on Nickelodeon.
ExPFCWintergreen
well, another 2 seasons of Legend of Korra are contracted for Nick
WarPatron
It's on the UK Netflix . . just saying.
bluenarwhals
And Canadian ;)
WarPatron
download the hola web extention on chrome and you can watch as though you are from any country you want
FooFooCuddlyPoops
It's on the Nicktoons channel. They bunched it up with Nick Jr. and Teennick. You have to search for it if you have cable.
KnightoftheN64
Yeah, but obviously without new episodes you can only watch so much. Also cool name.
AetherMcLoud
Yeah. There's so much to love. The animation, the action, the characters, the character development, the good guys, the villains, ...
PaulIndrome
The original series was great! LoK had all that forced romance babble stuffed in,though, ... but it was still most beautifully animated!
Ijustwannachange
CN had Symbiotic Titan and no one watched, so yeah, helps if you actually keep up with what's being aired
KnightoftheN64
No one watched because Symbiotic Titan wasn't very good ;)
Ijustwannachange
http://emotibot.net/pix/3713.jpg
KnightoftheN64
haha :)
Darkyl
Where can i watch it???
ThadiousJayble
Have you watched The Legend of Korra?
OliverClothesoff70
Maybe the best animated series of all time. It's that good.
achacko714
For me it's a tie between Avatar and Batman: The Animated Series (from the 90s)
Jetz72
I marathoned both series last week and can vouch for this.
technetium99m
hi 5 I just did too :D
HiSuperNintendoChalmers
I've got the last 4 episodes to go, but I don't want it to end!
Jetz72
*fistbump*
InboxMeYourButts
I'll testify to that.
JamesBluntThatSmartassCunt
I don't care as much for some of Korra, because at times it feels like Korra has zero character development.
maklom
Gotta love when Korra was recovering, then. Character development out the wazoo.
JamesBluntThatSmartassCunt
Ohai response to year old comment.
ragekritz
Adventure time is really good. and that is on the CN.
KnightoftheN64
I'm not a huge fan, but regardless Adv Time is a different kind of cartoon, it doesn't have the action/drama/plot direction of AtLA. Not >>
KnightoftheN64
that that makes Adv Time a bad show.
chikenuget
Legend of Korra : Origins episodes are oh my fuckinggg HNGGGGGG
CatsPreferBlondes
It answered sooo many questions!
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chikenuget
It's about the very beginning of bending. It actually has very little to do with Korra.