Pregnant Ranma Problem
In anime fandom a Pregnant Ranma Problem refers to any discussion of the mechanics or logistics of a token gimmick or plot point that would normally be governed by suspension of disbelief. Despite at times being a simple query from new fans, it usually pejoratively refers to people who over think an issue past simple quirky interest into aimless and retreaded debate.
The term originates from the anime and manga series Ranma ½, one of the more popular series among fans. As a result of magic the titular character, Ranma Saotome, changes gender if splashed with cold water, and is returned to his male form by hot water. Although the biomechanics of the transformation were considered irrelevant by Rumiko Takahashi, the creator of the obviously comedic and absurdist story, debates about Ranma's feminine biological issues ("Could Ranma become pregnant as a woman, and what would happen?") were rampant on the internet. Takahashi's reaction to this was, translated to English, reportedly: "I don't think about that, and neither should you."
Note that this is different from a question merely never answered by a writer, or purposely left open to interpretation.
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