Unpopular opinion about the Earth Generals:

[u/Remarkable_Town6413]

I would like the outfit the Earth Generals wear... if it wasn't by the fact that they're barefoot.

Some of you will kill me because of what I'm saying but... the Earth Generals' lack of footwear makes them look so dumb.

"They're barefoot because they need to connect with earth, and that way, earthbend easier! You dumbass!"

So what. Like, Bruh, they're really vulnerable. What if any of these generals step on something sharp? Or a hot terrain? What if they step on glass or legos? And what if someone could just step on their feet? I didn't even mention how the Fire Nation soldiers could burn their feet, or at least tickle their soles.

Bruh, these Earth Generals are so dumb that they choose to walk barefoot in spite of all the drawbacks. No wonder why Azula could invade Ba Sing Se so easily.

[u/Better_Ad_512]

Don't they feel the earth and it's vibrations with their feet? Like Toph did? I always perceived the earthbending just like that. Toph is a hell of a bender because her touch is enhanced due to her blindness.

If you consider that they need this direct contact to FEEL the earth like a part of their own body, how could they step on a rock and fuck things up?

I really don't think it was a coincidence that only the earth benders are barefoot aka directly touching the earth while they bend.