Subject: Re: [FFML] Why not Shampoo?
From: Ryan Anderson
Date: 4/14/1997, 8:46 PM
To: mdlerma2@gsbpop.uchicago.edu (David M Lerman)
CC: fanfic@fanfic.com


  I've noticed that few fanfics ever depict Ranma choosing Shampoo just
because he prefers her over his other fiancees.  Why is Shampoo considered
such an unlikely choice?  Certainly, she has a few odd ideas and Cologne is
the mother-in-law from Hell.  Nonetheless, Shampoo is attractive, dynamic,
brave, persistent (aren't they all), and an excellent cook.  Although she
initially regards Ranma as a trophy husband, she does seem to develop a
genuine fondness for him as the series progresses (I'm thinking of
"Desperately Seeking Shampoo").  I'm not saying that Shampoo is the best
fiancee for Ranma, just that I think she shouldn't always be considered the
least likely of the three women to end up with Ranma. 


I, too, noticed this destressing lack of Shampoo-gets-ranma fanfiction,
and have set out to remedy it! I'm currently got my first Ranma fanfic,
"Purple-haired Destiny" in the final editing stages, so watch for it soon!

Ryan