Pointy Ears: Difference between revisions

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For some reason, the fastest, most reliable way to establish someone (or thing) is not human is to give them [[Unusual Ears|unusually]] pointy ears. Whether it be [[Our Elves Are Better|elves]], [[Space Alien|aliens]], or [[Our Monsters Are Different|stranger fare]], having those ears point skyward is all it takes to [[What Measure Is a Non-Human?|knock them down]] ([[Can't Argue with Elves|or up]]) a peg.

The size, shape and length of the ears can vary, and this affects the nature of the species they're on. Normal ears with a slightly pointy tip? Probably a [[Human Alien]], but might be a demon or even vampire, so be on your guard. Long and tubular pointy ears that are a bit ratty? Then it's a filthy monster/mutant that is [[~~Always Chaotic~~ Evil]] and must be [[Kill It with Fire|purged with flame.]] Dog-like ears that move, with tufts of fur? Probably a [[Beast Man]] or [[Wolf Man]], back away slowly without making eye contact. Or perhaps long, gracefully arching ears? Then they're ''obviously'' [[Our Elves Are Better|elves]] or something ''far'' above mere human, and must be treated with respect and humility because they have all kinds of kickass magic and martial prowess.

The size, shape and length of the ears can vary, and this affects the nature of the species they're on. Normal ears with a slightly pointy tip? Probably a [[Human Alien]], but might be a demon or even vampire, so be on your guard. Long and tubular pointy ears that are a bit ratty? Then it's a filthy monster/mutant that is [[Exclusively Evil]] and must be [[Kill It with Fire|purged with flame.]] Dog-like ears that move, with tufts of fur? Probably a [[Beast Man]] or [[Wolf Man]], back away slowly without making eye contact. Or perhaps long, gracefully arching ears? Then they're ''obviously'' [[Our Elves Are Better|elves]] or something ''far'' above mere human, and must be treated with respect and humility because they have all kinds of kickass magic and martial prowess.

Here's a short list of these pointy-eared inhuman hobgoblins:

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* Hiruma from ''[[Eyeshield 21]]'' is the only one in the entire series with special ears since it's about normal humans, but Hiruma has elf ears nevertheless.

** Probably because he's a [[Devil in Plain Sight]]?

* The demons in ''[[~~Shuffle~~]]!'' have [[Unusual Ears|jigokumimi]], while the gods have shorter pointed ears.

* The demons in ''[[SHUFFLE!]]!'' have [[Unusual Ears|jigokumimi]], while the gods have shorter pointed ears.

* Ashura in his clan in ''[[RG Veda]]''.

* The demons of ''[[Chrono Crusade]]''.