[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by ljacone

Actual training? Like ninja training?. Or more experience fighting monsters than any other Pink Ranger ever?

Super human powers? How about having a heart, love of her fellow man, and honest to goodness compassion? Don't those count for anything?

An actual character? Save that argument for some who actually had one, not Syd. Even if this was a "best character" poll, which it is not, Syd still loses that.

That's actually an unfair point, because her show had more episodes. It has nothing to do with her character.

[Sentai]

And doesn't change the fact she was an almost vapid valleygirl who spent more time fawning over Tommy, or whining because Tommy lost his powers, then actually fighting monsters.

[XW1n5t0nX]

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Originally Posted by GoseiWonder

What's Amy Jo Johnson doing now anyway?
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SHE WAS ON FLASHPOINT?!

She was also a vampire back in the nineties. Forget the movie name though. The only other role I know her for is that Disney movie Suzie Q.

[ljacone]

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Originally Posted by Locke

Police training, which encompassed future tech, weapons, shooting, hand to hand, interrogation and all other aspects that go into being a cop. She didn't just have to blow the monsters up, she had to use her training to solve the issue.

Compassion is great but it doesn't stand a chance if Syd absorbs a diamond or something and punches Kim straight in the chops.

And sure Syd was a paper thin character but that is more than Kim can say. And characterisation and personality are as key to the ultimate Ranger as the biggest gun.

Syd was a poor excuse for a police officer, frankly. But as SPD was only mildly about actual police work, I'll let that pass. Anyway, like all the MMPR Rangers, Kim also demonstrated critical thinking problem solving and leadership (Wild West Rangers springs readily to mind). She also is a substantially better team player and teammate.. And again, lots more experience than a rookie cop who most of the time seemed disinterested in police work.

Anyway, Kim's ninja powers give her the ability to travel through earth, make multiples of herself, turn invisible, and other "magic" abilities. Syd can try to go Crusher Creel on her, but has to actually hit her. Why do super powers only "count" for post Zordon era teams?. Why is Super Dino Mode a show stopper and Lights of Orion not?

Also, I love how you dismiss Kim's compassion for others and put over She's powers, then turn around and say personality is just as important as weapons. Oookay...

[ljacone]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

That's actually an unfair point, because her show had more episodes. It has nothing to do with her character.

In the context it matters, because by the third season she was considered one of the "veteran" Rangers by Zedd and Rita. So even if you correct for the timing, Kim was seen as a threat due to her longevity.

Also,who was Zedd's first target after Tommy? Kim.

[ljacone]

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Originally Posted by Sentai

And doesn't change the fact she was an almost vapid valleygirl who spent more time fawning over Tommy, or whining because Tommy lost his powers, then actually fighting monsters.

The vapid valley girl bit is gone before the first season ends. Syd remains obnoxious all the way thru her tenure.

[Sentai]

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Originally Posted by ljacone

The vapid valley girl bit is gone before the first season ends. Syd remains obnoxious all the way thru her tenure.

Statements like that make me wonder if you've seen SPD.

[Locke]

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Originally Posted by ljacone

Syd was a poor excuse for a police officer, frankly. But as SPD was only mildly about actual police work, I'll let that pass. Anyway, like all the MMPR Rangers, Kim also demonstrated critical thinking problem solving and leadership (Wild West Rangers springs readily to mind). She also is a substantially better team player and teammate.. And again, lots more experience than a rookie cop who most of the time seemed disinterested in police work.

Anyway, Kim's ninja powers give her the ability to travel through earth, make multiples of herself, turn invisible, and other "magic" abilities. Syd can try to go Crusher Creel on her, but has to actually hit her. Why do super powers only "count" for post Zordon era teams?. Why is Super Dino Mode a show stopper and Lights of Orion not?

Also, I love how you dismiss Kim's compassion for others and put over She's powers, then turn around and say personality is just as important as weapons. Oookay...

I don't deny any of this really, I don't even particularly like Syd but it's a fact that she has had the training whether she chooses to flaunt it or not. Kim has had none of that training at all so if Syd went all out, she'd come out on top.

Well if you wanna include Syd's morphed powers then the limits are seemingly endless with the SPD Rangers pulling new attacks out of their ass every other episode.

Because if Syd is a paper thin character than idk what Kim is...what is thinner than paper? Kate Moss?

[ljacone]

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Originally Posted by Sentai

Statements like that make me wonder if you've seen SPD.

Seen every episode, Syd is bottom of the barrel on an otherwise superb show.

And Kim makes it through. Morphinominal!

[GoseiWonder]

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Originally Posted by ljacone

Seen every episode, Syd is bottom of the barrel on an otherwise superb show.

And Kim makes it through. Morphinominal!

All righty, bring on Round 3!

Unless it's Rose Vs Mia. That would be so fucking dull.