Link's Earrings

[Alter]

I know this may sound stupid, but... Do you think Link should return with pierced ears? In many of the games, Link wore earrings, but in others, not so much.

What are your thoughts on this? Does it seem cool or stupid to you? Why?

P.S. There was a backstory to the earrings in the Ocarina of Time manga. Do you think it would be a good idea to add something such as this if you choose yes?

[Hachi]

For some reason the whole earring thing kinda worked in OoT, it's definally not a staple of his outfit but it works for some of the Links.

I definally wouldn't want to see earrings on certain Links, the one that's definally coming to mind would be the WW Link. xD At least not until he's grown up!

As for the back story.. I thought was a nice little touch in the Manga. I'm not sure if that's cannon or not, but it was awesome to put a story to something that was kind of an afterthought. =D Would be neat to see personal touches in his outfit (not necessarily limited to earrings) like that incorporated into a game.

[Welbanks]

I really dident think having the earrings or not mattered that much, but ya Wind Waker Link would defiantly look weird if he had earrings :P I think only the Link from Ocarina of Time worked with them well.

[El Bagu]

I say: Why not! They shouldn´t make them to big though. Wouldn´t look that great and would give a not so serious impression. It all depends on how Link looks in general and his age I guess.

[Vincent]

I don't approve of Link wearing earrings. Ganondorf wore them also. It's pretty stupid if you ask me, and I am dumbfounded as to why they're there.

[blackice_cc]

I hardly even noticed them, until my friend pointed them out one time. I really don't see how it adds anything, besides Link having some thing on his ear >_>.

[LucarioMaster]

I don't approve of Link wearing earrings. Ganondorf wore them also. It's pretty stupid if you ask me, and I am dumbfounded as to why they're there.

they are? well i like them although, they are pretty cool if you ask me in my idea (yes i respect others ideas) they must come back!

[linkman8]

It doesn't even really matter to me. I knew they were there, but I just kind of ignored them. I sort of figured they put them in the game to make adult Link appear older. I thought it was tacky, but oh well.

[Onilink89]

I don't really care.

But there is no explaination in the game, but there is in the manga.
According to the manga, Impa gives the earrings to link. Apperently its a Sheikah trademark of proud warriors.

[Swedish Link]

I read somewhere that Link wears earrings because of Hylian fashion... =P

But I think that the earrings really fit in Twilight Princess. Even if I argued forever with my little brother about whether or not he has earrings on both ears and if one dissapears when he transforms into a wolf (he won, and he's 10...) but I still haven't lost all my respect for them yet. xD

[Josh]

I've noticed them on occasion, namely in Soul Calibur and twilight princess pictures since them seem so huge on them there. But doesn't really matter if they're in the next game or not.

[Amelie]

I think earrings should return for adult Link. And he will have to have a realistic look to. They worked for adult Link in OoT ^^ They would not have worked in TWW though.

[Vincent]

According to the manga, Impa gives the earrings to link. Apperently its a Sheikah trademark of proud warriors.

Now that's a good reason that can be justified. But sadly, they're not explained, and it just seems like a guy wearing two earrings. That doesn't give off messages......

[Chrono]

It is also because of Hylian fashion...

via http://gallery.zeldalegends.net/thumbnails.php?album=39 the numerous styles of earings in ALttP.

[Alter]

For some reason the whole earring thing kinda worked in OoT, it's definally not a staple of his outfit but it works for some of the Links.

I definally wouldn't want to see earrings on certain Links, the one that's definally coming to mind would be the WW Link. xD At least not until he's grown up!

As for the back story.. I thought was a nice little touch in the Manga. I'm not sure if that's cannon or not, but it was awesome to put a story to something that was kind of an afterthought. =D Would be neat to see personal touches in his outfit (not necessarily limited to earrings) like that incorporated into a game.

I pretty much 100% agree with you. It's fine on some Link's, but on others, not so much. Yeah, the manga backstory gave it some purpose, although the Mangas have been officially declared to be non-canon.

Someone mentioned something about Ganon's earrings. Yes, those are tacky. I think it would be just plain stupid to bring those back.


Now that's a good reason that can be justified. But sadly, they're not explained, and it just seems like a guy wearing two earrings. That doesn't give off messages......

Yeah, too bad.

[EponaOwns]

I love it when link wears earings!^^

But it is hard to notice them until near the end of the middle in the game except for OoT. I feel like the earrings symbolizes him in a way. Besides he looks nice in earrings:p
I don't really care but I would rather have him keep his earrings.

[Ver-go-a-go-go]

Well, it makes no difference to me. I noticed it in OoT, but I never saw one in TP or any other game. It really wouldn't impact on how much I like or play the game at all.

[bellum]

I never saw them in OoT but everyone must have reconized them in TP, or theyre blind.but anyway I don't care about links earings I really dont care if he wore a dress as long as the gameplay is good and the earrings dont effect links battling

[Caleb, Of Asui]

I voted for I don't care, but, in all truth, I really don't know. It might add to the coolness of adult Link a little bit, but would look rather retarded on young Link.:P If I were Link, though, (more so than the player is) then I wouldn't get my ears pierced. I don't see a place for that in any of the games, though. In Ocarina of Time, it's sort of unexplained how he actually got the earrings. They're a part of the graphic for Adult Link, but not Young Link, which means that, once you get to the future, Link magically has his ears pierced. Maybe Rauru did it.:hmm:

[Alter]

Yes, it is very odd. The manga explains it, as I said before, but Nintendo has officially labeled those as non-canon.

Actually, it seems really creepy thing about a guy piercing your ears while you're asleep. *shudders*

[Y2K3]

Personally, I think it's cool they gave Link earrings. Of course, like other have said, it would only work on certain Links (Adult), and not on others (Child). I probably wouldn't notice if they're weren't in the next game, but I would like it if they were.
I didn't notice them at first, but I think they just makes Link seem cooler - as cheesy as that sounds.
And althought the Manga isn't canon, I think that's a pretty good reason/explaination as to why they're pierced.

[DvSag]

I always found the whole situation curious.

Who groomed Link after all that time? He was given ear piercings, haircuts and shaves, an undershirt and pantyhose. Who took care of all that?

[Mike Pothier]

It really would make no difference to me. If they did make a point of including earrings, they should go a step further and they should give a benefit, kind of like the rings in the original Zelda? Extra defense? Attack power? Breakdancing?


I always found the whole situation curious.

Who groomed Link after all that time? He was given ear piercings, haircuts and shaves, an undershirt and pantyhose. Who took care of all that?

Isn't it obvious? Rauru is a dirty old man.

[Axle the Beast]

I don't particularly care. I think earrings would be a cool addition to Link's character design, but I don't think it matters a lot.

Each Zelda goes with different character designs for Link. Since all the Links are different people (except for a few cases,) I think it just depends on the game or what the designer was going for.

If they do have them, I don't think they should have any backstory... unless they were the theme of the game, like the Wind Waker, or the Ocarina of Time. Though I suppose you could do what the Oracle games did with the rings (or something similar,) and do it with earrings instead. That could be interesting.

[Alter]

It really would make no difference to me. If they did make a point of including earrings, they should go a step further and they should give a benefit, kind of like the rings in the original Zelda? Extra defense? Attack power? Breakdancing?



Isn't it obvious? Rauru is a dirty old man.

I kind of like the idea of breakdancing...

I do think that rings should make a glorious return. I really see no reason as to why not.

[UsayEldaZay]

He looks more edgy I think with the earrings. I liked them but it's not like all Hell is going to rise if he returns earring-less :P

[Zenox]

I honestly don't care either way, but I am leaning towards no. Really, the only reason is that they seem slightly feminine to me, but otherwise, I don't care either way, it's Nintendo's decision, not mine.

[Shnappy]

I could care less about Link's earrings. It's not something that makes a big difference in the games, as it's just a ring through his ear. Sure, it will look a bit weird with them off, but that's only because we're used to him having earrings. If he never had earrings and all of the sudden, in the next game, he had them, would that be weird? The answer is yes.

[RupeeBlue]

I wouldn't mind Link having huge golden hoop earrings. It'd make things interesting to say the least. I really want to see Link as chav now. That would be the epitome of EPIC.

But seriously, I don't mind them being a subtle feature on the adult/young man Links like OoT and TP, but on WW Link? Perhaps not.

[blhand26]

But seriously, I don't mind them being a subtle feature on the adult/young man Links like OoT and TP, but on WW Link? Perhaps not.

Personally I think the earrings make him look a little edgy and awesome. Like RupeeBlue said, On TP or Oot the adult/young man Link wore earrings that were subtle and I think that is just the right amount they should do of earrings for Link. Any more and he'd look .... well let's just say he wouldn't look like Link. But putting earings on the WW Link that would sorta ruin the kid look. :):):)

[Kaynil]

I don't mind either way, as long as it is for the 'adult' versions, and if it goes all right with it's style.

I'd like to see Link with just one earring, but that is just based on my personal preference on guys with earrings.

[MrMosley]

Link's earrings don't make him look any better or worse in my opinion. Honestly I don't see how he even got them to begin with. He's a kid, pulling the Master Sword out of the pedestal, then all of a sudden seven years later, it appears as though someone has pierced his ears, gave him better fitting clothes, and slapped a pair of white chaps on him.

If he drops the whole earring look in the next game, or the next few games, I won't care really. Its not something I notice too much, at least not enough to distract me from my playing.

[Skull_Kid]

Link's earrings don't make him look any better or worse in my opinion. Honestly I don't see how he even got them to begin with. He's a kid, pulling the Master Sword out of the pedestal, then all of a sudden seven years later, it appears as though someone has pierced his ears, gave him better fitting clothes, and slapped a pair of white chaps on him.

If he drops the whole earring look in the next game, or the next few games, I won't care really. Its not something I notice too much, at least not enough to distract me from my playing.

Yes, the whoe, earring thing in OoT is weird, but, I have to admit that it looks darn well in the cover of Twilight Princess.
I don't care if he has earrings or no, as long as Link is still Link, and wears the tunic(or the cutie machinist's suit<3).
It is one thing that I think that it is so insignificant that wouldn't change my opinion at all

[basement24]

I don't really mind if it's there or not, but I think it best suits the older versions of Link. I really don't see giving an earing to the WW Link, or a kind Link. I think the game designers have the same kind of idea to this since we've only seen "adult" Link wearing an earing.

I don't want to see multiple earings, like if he had 5 rings all the way up the side of one ear. I'm personally not a fan of that kind of look. One simple loop is sufficient. It kind of gives him a bit of a swashbuckling look and adds some personality.

It's odd, as mentioned, that the OoT Link woke up with one. I personally would have been removing it and disinfecting my ear for a week if I woke up and found someone had pierced my ear without me knowing...

[blhand26]

Honestly I don't see how he even got them to begin with. He's a kid, pulling the Master Sword out of the pedestal, then all of a sudden seven years later, it appears as though someone has pierced his ears, gave him better fitting clothes, and slapped a pair of white chaps on him.



I don't want to see multiple earings, like if he had 5 rings all the way up the side of one ear. I'm personally not a fan of that kind of look. One simple loop is sufficient. It kind of gives him a bit of a swashbuckling look and adds some personality.

That is wierd! :blank: Never really thought about much. A kid pulls the master sword and 7 years later BAM!! some earrings, clothes and shoes that fit. Weird right if it were me I'd be soooo creeped out. Oh and I have to agree with basement24 I am not a big fan of that earring look and if they dared to do that with Link I would be so annoyed.

[Mercedes]

Ear-rings makes Link look more grown up, in contrast to him in kiddy form. I think that may be what Nintendo where going for since he wears the same tunic as he did as a child.

Also..... he does look cool with 'em. ;)

[DCMN]

It looks good on the adult versions, I suppose. I would be wierd on the kids though.

[Alter]

Wow. I had no idea that this thread was still going and active. :lol: It's getting interesting to read through. :P

[Fahxy]

I think that the earrings were a good touch. For adult link, it gave him character and style. For WW/PH link, it would be good to give him more of an adventurous, seafaring look. Thats what I think.

[hsb39]

I always found the whole situation curious.

Who groomed Link after all that time? He was given ear piercings, haircuts and shaves, an undershirt and pantyhose. Who took care of all that?

Isn't it obvious, it was the ironic power of the Kokiri tunic. Screw being able to breath under water or tolerate extreme heat, the Kokiri tunic grows with you and keeps you tidy and with the fashion! (But is worn by the race of Hyrule that doesn't grow).


I kind of like the idea of breakdancing...

I do think that rings should make a glorious return. I really see no reason as to why not.

Dance like the mask dance from MM!

I like the earings on adult Link, but think that Toon Links should keep their look.

[KrazyKyuubi]

I don't really mind if his earrings return or not. Now, what I think would be cool was if they used them as an item, like rings, and give you special powers. Like, giant laser beams shooting out of your eyes or something cool like that. Or maybe the ability to fly around for a limited amount of time. If i ever made a video game i'd put something like that in cause i'm insane!

[Master Kokiri 9]

I don't think so because those earrings are a rite of passage for the shiekah showing that link is close to the dying race and at the point of the timeline nintendo seems to be focusing on the shiekah are extinct.:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:( So that wouldn't make sense.

[Steve]

It's always been a trademark for Adult Link, so I don't see why they wouldn't. It contributes to his feminine style, anyway.

[Immortal_One]

Link's earrings don't make him look any better or worse in my opinion. Honestly I don't see how he even got them to begin with. He's a kid, pulling the Master Sword out of the pedestal, then all of a sudden seven years later, it appears as though someone has pierced his ears, gave him better fitting clothes, and slapped a pair of white chaps on him.

I guess Rauru got bored over the course of 7 years and decided to hook up Link with some stuff.
I honestly didn't notice he had earrings until Twilight Princess, so I don't think I'd mind if he had them in later games, but it would be cool to see him have them in. They made him look a bit more distingushed, I guess.

[Halo siera 117]

Well I think they should return Because well.......i Don't know It's just really cool when I see it You know.

[Steve]

I guess Rauru got bored over the course of 7 years and decided to hook up Link with some stuff.
I honestly didn't notice he had earrings until Twilight Princess, so I don't think I'd mind if he had them in later games, but it would be cool to see him have them in. They made him look a bit more distingushed, I guess.
"Link now that you're an adult you'll need to get that ladies so I took the liberty of, as the kids say, 'pimping you out'."

[Zarom]

Personnaly, I never cared about his earrings. If they're there or not, it doesn't matter to me. As long as the hero stays Link. :):(

[knowlee]

I never really minded the fact that Link had earrings in certain Zelda games. Although my opinion would slightly change if you consider which Link should wear them. The Links in TP and OoT looked fine with the earrings, but if you consider a Link like the one in WW, eh, no. Earrings just wouldn't look good as an accessory to his outfit. Like someone else mentioned on here before, maybe when he gets older, WW Link could wear them, but for the time being, no.

So overall, yes, I thought that the earrings were cool. They seemed to add a nice touch to Link's outfit. Although, like I said before, it would depend on which Link your talking about. I'd rather have a Link like the ones in TP and OoT to be the ones wearing the earrings.

[Dungeon killer]

I really never noticed the earrings before, but I was playing Oot and noticed two blue things one on each of link's ear and then I looked at them closely and saw earrings. My first reaction was OMG and then I started laughing and almost chocked on my wind while I was laughing, but I'm okay now. Sorry for laughing at your excessve jewerly link (not :lol::lol:).

[Link428]

I like the ear ring thing. It looked cool in Oot. I think they should stick with adult link keeping them.

[Megamannt125]

So far the only Link's that have had earrings are the Adult ones, maybe it's just Hylian fashion.

[Cucco Lady Anju]

"Link now that you're an adult you'll need to get that ladies so I took the liberty of, as the kids say, 'pimping you out'."
I lol'd.


I like his earrings. OoT and TP Link wouldn't be the same without them.

[Emicon]

The earrings don't bother me too much. I don't think they look bad on him. If anything, it adds a touch of "devil-may-care".*shrugs*

However, I don't think that the kid incarnations of Link should wear them. They just look too innocent. :)

[Bluelink6]

I agree. Apparently in times of swords and that sort of thing, men who were considered warriors wore rings, either on hands or on ears.So I suspect Link has those for that reason. And aside from that, he odesnt, In my opinion, look like himself completely, without them. As young link, Yeah, he looks to young and innocent to wear earrings. Can you imagine what earrings would look like on toon link?

[Dungeon killer]

I agree. Apparently in times of swords and that sort of thing, men who were considered warriors wore rings, either on hands or on ears.So I suspect Link has those for that reason. And aside from that, he odesnt, In my opinion, look like himself completely, without them. As young link, Yeah, he looks to young and innocent to wear earrings. Can you imagine what earrings would look like on toon link?

Don't even get me started there. Toon Link with earrings that would be crazy and for some time very funny. But I think they should keep the earrings on adult Link only.

[Quazaar]

I'm making a fan made Zelda game where Link wheres earrings, theres a reason why he wheres them too. But I wont give the reason away just yet.

[MC707]

It's always been a trademark for Adult Link, so I don't see why they wouldn't. It contributes to his feminine style, anyway.
Nope, its the other way around: too much manliness has to be balanced out, hence the earrings :P

Adult Link's earrings are awesome. Just as [almost] everyone in this thread has said, adult Link=earrings. Kid Link=naw

[elliotstriforce]

link should always have those earings. i didn't go buy myself a pair to watch link stop having them. in that matter that's the only reason i pierced my ears.

[SuperSilly]

I think the earrings look good on adult link, and I think that in any games that feature adult/teenage Link, he should wear them. Also, I would agree that earrings on Toon Link or any Child Link would look weird, and it's probably best to not give young Link earrings.

[yann]

Yeah, be good to see Link with his old earrings back in!

[Quazaar]

I heard earrings help maintain balance, thats why pirates wore them. I guess Link has to maintain balance too seeing as he carries a big sword and shield around.

[GaFF]

I just think it looks cool, especially in the wolf form. Doesn't bother me too much but it adds to the appearance I suppose.