Pro-Wrestling On My Mind

This is a Cold Skull: We can all agree on this, yes? Now, dear reader, tell me what this is: Would you not, immediately upon seeing this, think "That is a cold skull."? But "Dragon Quest Treasure" insists on claiming that object is a "Cool Head." The DQ series loves its puns, I've played enough of the main series entries and spin-offs to know that, but sometimes it is best to just be straightforward. The original Japanese name is no better though. It's " いてついた化石," which translates to Icy Fossil. More accurate, but still not correct. As it turns out, though, this is the only thing about DQT that irks me. Otherwise, I am really enjoying the game. I finished the main story of "Hades" and took a break (will definitely go back to finish some post-game stuff and make good friends with the Olympians) and still wanted to fight physically, so "Ace Attorney Investigations" is also on hold at the moment. I'm getting through ...

Pictured: Yota Tsuji's nickname on full display as he makes his entrance at Wrestle Dynasty.  Not pictured: The author-photographer once again shaking her head and wondering who in the hell thought this was a good idea. “Gene Blast.” Ugh. Every time I hear it, or even just see it, I cringe HARD. It is SUCH a BAD nickname. How did it ever get past quality control (I assume New Japan has some level of quality control)?! Did no one workshop this nickname among other wrestlers/staff (Chris Charlton is RIGHT THERE!)? Among a sample selection of fans? I really like Tsuji and his 1,000 watt smile. But “Gene Blast” makes me want to bang my head against the wall until I forget I heard it. There is no way a native English speaker was asked about this moniker before it was approved, unless it was a completely pure soul who has never had a dirty thought in their life or someone who heard “Gene Blast” and thought “Oh, they can’t be serious. This is going to be HILARIOUS.” If it’s the latter cas...