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The Land Before Time => General Land Before Time => Topic started by: landbeforetimelover on August 04, 2007, 12:23:02 PM

Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: landbeforetimelover on August 04, 2007, 12:23:02 PM
I have been meeting a lot of random people on msn lately intentionally just to have some people to chat with, and I always get this question:

"So, why do you like the land before time?"

When I'm asked this question, I honestly don't know what to say.  I have no idea why I like it, I just...do. :blink:   I'm starting to ask myself this question too.  I have spent a lot of time thinking about it, and I still don't have an answer.  Why do I like it?  Why do I risk being mocked an humiliated?  Why does LBT affect me so much?  These are the question's I've been going over and over In my head, and I cannot answer any of them.  So, I'm gonna ask you guys.

Why do you like the land before time?
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Manny Cav on August 04, 2007, 12:56:48 PM
This a question that even escapes me. I suppose I like it for the same reason I like Digimon or PokÈmon. I... just do. I suppose one reason I like it is that I just find the little guys sooooo cute on their little adventures. :wub: Could this have anything to do with it, landbeforetimelover? This is a LBT board, so we're allowed to say that, right? :lol

I took a humiliation risk at Wal-Mart when I asked a lady at electronics if they had LBT 10 or 11 in stock. She was real understanding and didn't say anything out of the blue. Of course, they didn't have them, but still....

Also, what's this about chatting with different people on MSN? It doesn't sound like something I'd want to do (partially because I'm not even on MSN, but I AM on Gmail chat). It sounds like you'd meet undesirable types that I wouldn't want to be around. And how would they even know if you were into LBT (unless you also went by the name landbeforetimelover there, too :DD)? How did you even find these random people?
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: landbeforetimelover on August 04, 2007, 01:51:17 PM
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(unless you also went by the name landbeforetimelover there, too )? How did you even find these random people?

I do go with landbeforetimelover there.  I also have a pic of Cera, so they have a basic idea.  I obtain random msn ID's using specially designed search bots.  I just chat with some random person I find that's online.  I"ve met a lot of creeps, but also a lot of friends too.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on August 04, 2007, 02:02:43 PM
Well, the lil' dinos are a bunch of cuties for one thing, two, they have well thought-out plots and morals without getting too preachy and such, and for another, its such a haven from a TV filled with MTV-esque violence and sexual humor and other vulgarities, and baby-ish sugary sweet, diabetes inducing insults to my intellegence (I'm looking at you, PBS Kids, Nick Jr, and Noggin).
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Tails_155 on August 04, 2007, 02:09:52 PM
risk being mocked and humiliated? bah :p you get too worried dude :p anyone who mocks you, I promise has a guilty pleasure of his/her own, and it's probably just as 'embarrassing' or worse :p

I personally grew up with the dinos, and I just enjoy the movies, I started _watching_ them again because of nostalgia, no video games, a VCR, DVD player, LEGO© blocks, and moving :p

I'm apparently weak to nostalgia, I watch LBT again, I still have all my PokÈmon cards, and I have all my old VG systems... even an original Game Boy, even though I have a Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy SP, and a DS XD I have Packrat syndrome and a weakness to nostalgia that makes me fear owning a house XD
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Malte279 on August 04, 2007, 02:10:10 PM
Diabetese inducing insults to your intelligence?
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on August 04, 2007, 02:14:05 PM
Quote from: Malte279,Aug 4 2007 on  01:10 PM
Diabetese inducing insults to your intelligence?
You know, lil' kids shows. Baby shows like a certain purple dinosaur I won't mention here, tele-tubbys, all that.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Malte279 on August 04, 2007, 02:19:12 PM
Never watched those shows. But I'm diabetic :P:
I know of at least two other land before time fans who are, but neither of them ever was a Barney fan :lol
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: DarkHououmon on August 04, 2007, 02:27:15 PM
Quote from: Weather_lord_7,Aug 4 2007 on  02:02 PM
diabetes inducing insults to my intellegence (I'm looking at you, PBS Kids, Nick Jr, and Noggin).
I don't really see what's so bad about those kinds of shows. They're not insulting anyone.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Malte279 on August 04, 2007, 02:35:06 PM
Nobody is forced to like them, but I suppose that too patronizing comments on the shows and their audience would put us on the same level as those who will act in the same manner against fans of the land before time.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: landbeforetimelover on August 04, 2007, 02:38:06 PM
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I know of at least two other land before time fans who are, but neither of them ever was a Barney fan


Awwwww...I loved Barney when I was 3. :D
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Manny Cav on August 04, 2007, 02:39:21 PM
I think I know where you're going, Malte. We shouldn't say things like that about Barney or anything like that. That would be the pot calling the kettle black.

And, if it's of any consolation, I got diabetes back in '96 or '97 (I've forgotten by now). I was either 5 or 6 at the time.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on August 04, 2007, 02:40:30 PM
I'm sorry if I started some sort of argument.  :(

 I was just saying how I saw them. I'll be going now. I have to check things out at a Felidae board I'm moderating.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: DarkHououmon on August 04, 2007, 02:42:14 PM
Quote from: Malte279,Aug 4 2007 on  02:35 PM
Nobody is forced to like them, but I suppose that too patronizing comments on the shows and their audience would put us on the same level as those who will act in the same manner against fans of the land before time.
Yes I agree with you. While I no longer like those kinds of shows, I don't think it's right to bash them.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Malte279 on August 04, 2007, 02:45:36 PM
You didn't say anything very harsh Weatherlord and as far as I'm concerned no argument was started. Nevertheless I think that none of us would approve of similar comments being made on LBT. We should make sure to mark our oppinions as such and not act in any way towards others in which we wouldn't like being acted towards by them.
Speaking of Felidae, I recently found a comic version of Felidae in our library and checked it out. It didn't match the quality of the movie I'm afraid as it left out respectively changed important parts of the story.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on August 04, 2007, 02:49:22 PM
Well, anyways, I deeply apologize if I was of any offense. I hope you guys can forgive me if I was a bit cold.  :(
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: DarkHououmon on August 04, 2007, 05:25:41 PM
Naw, you didn't say anything harsh or cold. I wasn't offended by what you said.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: landbeforetimelover on August 05, 2007, 12:59:14 AM
I think that Barney is a wonderful show.  My little cousin watches it all the time.  Even though I don't like it, I like the way it teaches children and the way it goes about things.  I personally find Barney to be really annoying, but I still respect those who like it, no matter what their age. :) If people accept the way I like LBT, I should accept them as well.  The only things I dont accept about a person is if they do things I consider to be morally wrong.  I'm not gonna go into details about that though cuz I don't wanna start an argument. ;)
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Nimrod on August 05, 2007, 06:57:38 AM
Quote from: landbeforetimelover,Aug 4 2007 on  11:59 PM
I think that Barney is a wonderful show.  My little cousin watches it all the time.  Even though I don't like it, I like the way it teaches children and the way it goes about things.  I personally find Barney to be really annoying, but I still respect those who like it, no matter what their age. :) If people accept the way I like LBT, I should accept them as well.  The only things I dont accept about a person is if they do things I consider to be morally wrong.  I'm not gonna go into details about that though cuz I don't wanna start an argument. ;)
I like the land before time, cause the story is about good friends, which hold on together.
As a second point I find the little dinos very cute.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Sky on August 05, 2007, 07:28:08 AM
Quote from: Nimrod,Aug 5 2007 on  05:57 AM
I like the land before time, cause the story is about good friends, which hold on together.
As a second point I find the little dinos very cute.
...and because dinosours are my favourite animals.  :D
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Nimrod on August 05, 2007, 07:49:32 AM
Quote from: Sky,Aug 5 2007 on  06:28 AM
Quote from: Nimrod,Aug 5 2007 on  05:57 AM
I like the land before time, cause the story is about good friends, which hold on together.
As a second point I find the little dinos very cute.
...and because dinosours are my favourite animals.  :D
My, too. :D
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Weather_lord_7 on September 15, 2007, 08:45:35 PM
I like it because I can relate to most of the things in it.

 Like Littlefoot wanting a brother in some of the sequels, dealing with (almost) leaving friends, loneliness and all that.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Lain_EX on September 17, 2007, 05:02:44 PM
Well, I like them, because I'd like to have a great adventure like them (honest). Besides, Tricia is very cute ^^. Oh, I almost forgot, I love dinosaurs and I have some sort of interest on them.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Tikaani Strike on September 17, 2007, 05:40:23 PM
I liked the original just because of the dark themes, like having the death of a parent and having to find something all on your own or differences don't really matter when you are in need.
Other huge pluses as well as the animation was very detailed and they used very earthy colors.  And the scenery was to die for, it was so beautiful. The score also....aw man. I want to do the Overture with an orchestra. It's so good.

I liked the sequels just because they were adorable. The songs were corny, the plot line had nothing to diwht the first, but that still did not overlap the cuteness!
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Dinonut on September 17, 2007, 08:01:34 PM
Simply because I am obsessed with dinosaurs.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Petrie. on September 17, 2007, 08:16:34 PM
Childhood favorite (one of the first two vhs tapes parents bought) and the music's nice for an orchestral/symphonic lover. :D

And lets not talk about that big purple dinosaur wannabe....  :rolleyes:  :lol:
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Manny Cav on September 17, 2007, 08:27:24 PM
Quote from: Petrie,Sep 17 2007 on  07:16 PM
And lets not talk about that big purple dinosaur wannabe....  :rolleyes:  :lol:
♫"I love you
You love me
We're a happy family
With a great big hug
And a kiss from me to you
Won't you say you love me too?

I love you
You love me
We're best friends
Like friends should be
With a great big hug
And a kiss from me to you
Won't you say you love me too?"♫
 :lol
LOLOLOLOLOL Barney!!!!!
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Teresa on September 18, 2007, 06:38:19 PM
I'm not much into dinosaurs in general. But back in junior school my mum recorded films 2,3 & 4 off of BBC and i was instantly addicted to it but the end of the 4th was cut off so it was a mistery to me if littelfoot's grandfather survived. Then the year "The stone of cold fire" was released they brought all the other films out on video so i got them all.  :D
I love it because after all they've been through they're still friends and i like to guess who the voice actors are.  :lol
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: landbeforetimelover on September 18, 2007, 07:40:33 PM
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the end of the 4th was cut off so it was a mistery to me if littelfoot's grandfather survived

OUCH!  How'd you live with that suspence? :o
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: LBTDiclonius on December 30, 2010, 01:14:10 AM
Quote from: Weather_lord_7,Sep 15 2007 on  07:45 PM
I like it because I can relate to most of the things in it.

 Like Littlefoot wanting a brother in some of the sequels, dealing with (almost) leaving friends, loneliness and all that.
Well isn't that the story of my life. Except...I wanted a sister. :lol:

I don't know why I like LBT. I've asked myself that many times and it's still a mystery to me today. I guess it's because I had nothing to do so I watched it and ended up loving it. And it teaches good life lessons. Something that some people today need to know. :(
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Dalekdino on July 25, 2014, 11:32:43 AM
Why do I love the land before time?..
Because it was one of the main things that got me to love dinosaurs.
Because of Littlefoot.
Because of Cera.
Because of Ducky.
Because of Petrie.
Because of Spike.
Because of Chomper.
Because of Ali.
Because of Tricia.
Because the first film is one of the few media that had me genuenly fighting back the tears.
Because I actually like Cera.
Because it made a T_Rex a dino that scared the hell out of me in Jurassic Park, look cute and loveable.
Because of tree stars.
Because of Don Bluth.
Because of James Horner's score.
Because the first few sequals really weren't that bad (in my opinion)
Because it inspired me to make my human OCs.
Because of Littlefoots mum.
Because of the "don't step on a crack or you'll fall and break your back" scene.
Because something's you see with your eyes something's you see with your heart.
Because its pretty much my favorite western 2D animation.
Because it got me to join this site :D
And many many more reasons.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: Ducky123 on July 25, 2014, 01:52:17 PM
I honestly don't know why I like TLBT. I like the idea in the first place, that's for sure. They've simply grown on me, I guess :p
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: SkyColor-TreeSweets on August 01, 2014, 07:08:30 PM
There are a lot reasons. I like following the gang- all of whom are likable characters- on all their adventures. I like their friendship and the lessons that they learn. I like the songs ( the vast majority of them anyways). There is nostalgia as well. And I like dinosaurs.

Also, I am a child at heart (not a bad thing, as long as I am an adult in brain), so the series being directed primarily at children isn't much of an impediment.
Title: Why Do You Like LBT?
Post by: cool person on September 03, 2014, 11:23:00 AM
im in likement of LGBT for fun dinosariuse ;& cartoons. mabye they be existenced in real life some days in future? hoping so!  :nyah  :lol