by I hate my life and want to die September 20, 2021
Get the A local catmug. One of the dirtiest words in the weeaboo lexicon, although not specifically limited to such a community. Every time it shows up (or is believed to show up), expect a lot of bickering. Something that has gone hand-to-hand with censorship as time goes on. One of those things bound to turn self-proclaimed levelheads into leveled heads.
In all seriousness though, localization involves changing things for games, anime, or manga to make it more suitable for a target region, especially in regards to cultural norms. Things like idioms, wordplays, region-specific jokes, and other visual modifications are modified for the target audience. It's one of those things you gotta be real careful with.
The act of localization, especially amongst weebs, is heavily contested if not outright reviled, in comparison to a more literal translation (expect arguments such as creator's intent and the like to show up all the time). When it comes to translations or localizations, either by fans or an official team, anything goes. Just because it's done by a fan or a group of fans doesn't mean it's better and just because it's done by a localization team doesn't make it inferior and vice-versa.
In all seriousness though, localization involves changing things for games, anime, or manga to make it more suitable for a target region, especially in regards to cultural norms. Things like idioms, wordplays, region-specific jokes, and other visual modifications are modified for the target audience. It's one of those things you gotta be real careful with.
The act of localization, especially amongst weebs, is heavily contested if not outright reviled, in comparison to a more literal translation (expect arguments such as creator's intent and the like to show up all the time). When it comes to translations or localizations, either by fans or an official team, anything goes. Just because it's done by a fan or a group of fans doesn't mean it's better and just because it's done by a localization team doesn't make it inferior and vice-versa.
"Localization!? In my gacha game!? This is a sacrilege to the creator's intentions! The localizers absolutely butchered and mangled the game's script. Literally unplayable!"
by lmai2 May 31, 2024
Get the localizationmug. A person who lives in your area whose main/only appeal is that they live nearby. This is a negative/objectifying term. Could refer to male or female.
Man 1: Dude I heard you got with Samantha, you must be excited!!
Man 2: Nah, she's just local skin. On to the next YA FEEL
____________
Woman 1: Wow Kathy I heard you hooked up with Dave, What a catch!!
Woman 2: Nah you got it all wrong, Dave is 100% local skin. Onto the next, YA FEEL
Man 2: Nah, she's just local skin. On to the next YA FEEL
____________
Woman 1: Wow Kathy I heard you hooked up with Dave, What a catch!!
Woman 2: Nah you got it all wrong, Dave is 100% local skin. Onto the next, YA FEEL
by Urmomsbutt101 July 31, 2014
Get the Local Skinmug. An underground skate thrash band from Emmett, Idaho. Known for their grimey guitars, razor sharp screams, and their ability to play around 200 beats per minute. Also appreciated and criticized by some for their anti-violent lyrics and drug free stance. They have adopted the genre name "Peace Punk."
by RuskeAilgur September 3, 2009
Get the Local Warningmug. by .6.9.7.6.ArimorylulA.8.3.0.5. September 18, 2025
Get the .9.See To Remain I, Eyes Local, Dubs Her Kill Will I.9.mug. by .6.9.7.6.ArimorylulA.8.3.0.5. September 18, 2025
Get the .9.I Will Kill Her Dub, Local Eyes, I Remain To See.9.mug. The perfect white boy, who exhibits no signs of racism, homophobia, sexism, or any negative traits and is generally attractive. Basically unproblematic and overall lovable.
by Sanaia August 7, 2021
Get the Local Conner aka (LC)mug.