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Shi-chan: I wrote this for a Process-Analysis presentation for my English
class. Got an 80%. *grin*
Ken: With projects like this, how does she pass...?
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Glomping 101
~By Shimegami-chan
Music: "Dengaki Rhapsody," (Tentomon) from Digimon
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I've been meaning to put this up for a while. It was a huge
demonstration for my Englsih class involving several of my glomp-happy friend.
Now my language teacher says 'glomp' every time he sees me. What have I done?
Glomp.
Definition: A method of greeting or attack using hugging/tackling.
Word origin: Unknown, but has Japanese manga roots. Found in such mangas as
'Dragon Ball.'
The Basic Glomp:
1) Approach the person from front, back, or side, usually at a running or
jumping start.
2) Throw your arms around them, usually around the ribcage or surrounding area.
3) Squeeze.
Different Types of Glomping:
1) Flying Glomp: Usually used as a surprise attack, this airborne glomp can be
attained with a running start or by standing on a conveiniently-placed high
object such as a table or chair. This type of glomp is often found in
Sailormoon or other shoujo manga.
2) Glomp of Death: Similar to the Flying Glomp, the Death-Glomp can easily
injure someone. It is usually done from behind and without the target's
knowledge.
3) Tackle Glomp: As the name indicates, this glomp is meant to knock the target
to the floor. Should not be done on concrete floors or near sharp objects. This
type of glomp can be found in lime-ish situations, especially fanfics.
4) Twirl-Glomp: Less dangerous than the other types, this glomp usually
involves the target's prior knowledge or excellent aim. The target may glomp
back and/or spin around in a circle with the assailant. For highest effect the
assailant must be lighter weight than the target, preferably by half.
Variations:
1) Arm Glomp: Attach yourself to your victim--I mean, target--'s arm They
cannot escape. Sometimes called the Jun glomp by the author of this guide,
having Digimon origins. Also emplyed by Shampoo in Ranma 1/2.
2) Neck Glomp: Can be employed as a choke hold. Encircle your target's neck.
Use with care unless aiming to stop respiration.
3) Jogress Glomp: Another glomp with Digimon origins, with the Jogress the
target is glomped from two sides at once. An Arm or Neck glomp can be used
simultaneously.
Other variations can easily be made using the placement of the arms, dependng
on the target's size/relationship to you/patience. The span of time before the
glomp is released also depends on these factors.
Some Popular Glomping War Cries: Random Japanese phases are usually the choice
of glompers, the most common (as this author knows) are:
'Ohayo!' ('Good Morning')
'KonbanWA!' ('Good Evening')
'Konnichiwaaaa!' ('Good Afternoon')
'Mou!' (Random noise)
'Aiya!' (Shampoo-ish Chinese thing)
The person's name may also be shouted, with the option of adding the suffix
'-chan.'
Thus concludes 'Glomping 101.' I hope that this has been an informative guide
to the little-known concepts of the Glomp. Arigatou!
~Thanks to Zippo, Ami-chan, and Ryder for their assistance. Couldn't have done
it without you guys! ^_^
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