Gumby Adventures

Episode 60: Gumby’s Close Encounter.

ty for pointing out that steve graduated on time despite a severe concussion and likely limited or non-existent support (esp considering how his dad reacted to the college thing). it's also worth noting that steve had no issues passing his classes throughout high school while playing and captaining at least 2 sports (3 if you count baseball [on top of other clubs and extracurriculars] from that yearbook thing they released post s1 i think). that's not easy to do. it also irritates me sm when they harp on steve confusing the names of things as proof that he's incredibly dumb or illiterate. esp the gumby thing when it's a fucking children's cartoon. even the german vs nazi thing makes sense in the context of him having a grandfather that fought in ww2, told him stories, and probably called the nazis germans. also v hypocritical when it's not commonly pointed out that the soviets are near exclusively called the russians. yet they always conveniently forget that steve is the only reason they figured out the russian code was coming from the mall (and, going by dialogue in the scene, was specifically the person that put together that the message was coming from the mall on top of recognizing the music and being the only person to pay attention to it - i always see the realization that the message is from hawkins misattributed to dustin) and the only reason they got out of the elevator in the same season where's he supposedly illiterate and incredibly stupid bc he confused the names of things. i stg ppl that do this so they can hype eddie up make eddie feel like my enemy.

Do I think Steve was getting A's? No. Do I think for the back half of his senior year he was working his ass off to scratch C's? Yes. VERY frustrating and honestly kind of hurtful when people keep calling him stupid about it! I interpret a lot of Steve's spacier moments to post concussive syndrome, and it's actually so impressive he's doing as well as he is especially in S3, just over seven months since billy, and is finished hs. Buddy bounced back! People love giving Steve migraines as a lasting symptom of his head trauma but don't acknowledge that focus and what I call "thinking speed" are also affected. Like yeah it'll take him a minute to process what is happening and formulate a response/plan, his brain was goop a few months ago! And S4 happens less than six months after S3 so like yeah. Clearly he's not at 100% we should all be so proud of him.

S1 sort of indicates he cruises through school when helping Nancy study. He's not a model student, and while one could argue teachers were more lenient because he was on sports teams and they wanted to win, that wouldn't have applied after billy beat him because he'd have had to take a leave from the teams, and it's the eighties so some teachers would potentially have thought "serves him right for fighting".

Steve is consistently making connections to things that others aren't! With the "realizing Russians in the mall" thing he is definitely leading Dustin to the conclusion. He goes "Indiana flyer? No way" or something to indicate that it's unlikely the message was from elsewhere, and he has already realized that the transmission is from Starcourt, and wants Dustin and Robin to as well. Just because Dustin said it doesn't mean he figured it out.

(I find people also attribute a lot of what Robin does and figures out to Nancy? Robin gets the newspaper that talks about Victor Creel being possessed by demons, Robin gets them into the hospital, Robin makes the connection to music as key to saving a victim. Stobin contributions so underappreciated smh)

Steve's quick on his feet and makes sure they're able to get out of the elevator with an Indiana Jones move! Without getting caught! I once saw someone saying it's Steve's fault they were trapped at all because he was older and should have put a stop to it, but. Did they think Dustin would drop it? And not explore by himself?? Also Steve's 18. Notorious dumbass decision age. (They also don't know the Soviets are in the mall, and then don't know it's an elevator) yeah it's a bad call, but where is this attitude for Nancy and Jon trying to expose the lab in s2 that absolutely would have known who snuck in and recorded Owens (why weren't they searched?) And then disappeared them. Like if you want to do that with Steve do it with everyone who has made a decision that potentially put people in danger. Hell, Hopper's the reason the lab agents go to the school in S1! He sells El out!

The German/Nazi thing is weird like. Everybody knew who he meant. What OTHER Germans would be a connection there. Yeah it's not "correct" but also. It's not wrong either. Especially when you're right! Russian/Soviet is used pretty interchangeably in the series I think even though many other countries were considered Soviets. Gumby/gumbo is such...a dumb thing to use as proof Steve is illiterate or whatever. Only one is a real word, and it's not Gumby!! Mixing up and confusing words is a normal thing, and these are one letter off and sound similar. Shit happens.

Him connecting Henry Creel to being a clockmaker? Logical conclusion to make given the emphasis the clock had gotten. He's also the one to find the pet siders and it doesn't mean anything even those were Henry's schtick. Literally they included that to make Steve look stupid for making a connection and then getting scared by spiders in his hair and I was just sitting there nodding along like wow same king you're so smart.

Idk I don't like comparing him and Eddie this way because it's not a competition? Frustrating when people try to make it seem that way. You don't need to drag Steve to make Eddie look good? Eddie wants to graduate, and I think it's probably a combo of him skipping and also not being good at/liking formal schooling and possibly some teacher bigotry that prevents him from getting a bit of slack that keeps him in hs. Eddie's good at what he likes and cares about (he's a brilliant guitar player!) And likely doesn't focus on things that don't interest him. That's fine!! But just because he's a rabble rouser and a weird guy and poor, doesn't mean teachers, for three rounds of grade twelve, held him back for no reason.

Idk it's like. Teachers can have biases and that can influence their teaching and interactions and expectations of students, but for it to happen twice to the point that Eddie didn't pass, seems very unlikely, because most teachers do want their students, even the ones that annoy them and they don't like, to graduate. It's sort of insulting to insinuate they would get away with it for three years without any other teacher complaining? Or calling them out? There are bad teachers out there but there are so many good ones too. Saying that the only reason he didn't is because of everyone but him and then turning around calling Steve stupid when he did a near impossible task? Seems weird. Don't agree. Bad take. Acknowledge people have different intelligences and can be better/worse at formal schooling than others and move on.

I desperately need the cuntiest clit eastwood movie recs rn i think i arrived at the right place

Yea you arrived at that right place, I would say something salacious about that 6 foot 4 piece of crap but I am practicing restraint.

Anyways I made the decision to watch all Clint Eastwood Films and when I watched coogans bluff I made a new metric of rating movies called:

I’m nowhere near done but I do update it as i go. As for personal recommendations, if you’re looking for moves where he just looks good enough that you want to put him through a torture chamber?

1. Coogan’s Bluff (he’s so hot and for what? To be a right wing wet dream 😔)

2. The dollars trilogy ( do I need to say anything?)

3. Le Streghre (the last sequence, he’s giving hot professor who’s good in bed which is funny within context of the film)

4. Play misty for me (absolutely unreal how good he looks except for one scene where he’s wearing tighty whities and is giving Gumby)

5. Joe Kidd (he looks very good but I have never seen a more mid movie I tell you)

And for good movies of his

1) the beguiled (he looks fantastic but this movie is a gothic psychological thriller, and a good one)

2. Dirty Harry (objectively good movie as long as you know what it’s trying to say, and he’s also hot)

3. Two Mules for Sister Sara (if you want a movie where you don’t want to think and also don’t want to be icked out I’d totally recommend this one, kinda raunchy western rom com with Shirley MacLaine)

4. Paint your wagon (it’s a bit long but if you like funny and ridiculous stuff you’ll love it, I know I did. It’s one of his silly roles and he does very good in it)

5. hang em high (very very good movie, if you like to see him suffer please watch this, he’s very pathetic in it I love it)

6. Bridges of Madison county (such a good film do not know how he directed it, but fair warning he’s a GILF in this one, id still tap it but you should know)

This could have been more cohesive but I’m at work and I wanted to really answer this ask immediately!!!

Tell me how you like the films!!!

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INTRODUCTIONS

Name: Kitsune Aliases: Kit, Kitsu, KitKat, Aimer, Sailor Birthday: 9/25/09 Gender: Female Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual Personality Type: INFP-T Region: United States of America (Type EUROPEAN, Half-Irish) Languages: English (Native), Spanish, Japanese, Latin, French, Korean, and a little bit of German and Russian Other Social Media (Crossed out text means: not as active on the social media): Character.ai, Wattpad, Online Sequencer, Music Box Maniacs

INTERESTS (Biggest interests/hyperfixations are in bold)

The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants Friday Night Funkin' (Especially Mid-Fight Masses) Countryhumans/Countryballs Gumby VeggieTales (Especially LarryBoy) Sailor Moon My Little Pony (MLP) SEGA (yes, all of it) Star Wars Anything starring Bruce Lee (especially Fist of Fury, from 1972) The Terrible Two (a book by Mac Barnett and Jory John) Minecraft Dumb Ways to Die Unikitty Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss AVGN (Angry Video Game Nerd) Vocal Synths (Vocaloid, Utau, SynthV, etc.) Spy vs. Spy Dog Man Futurama Kelton (a series by a user named "inkspecco") Interland (a game made by Google) FNAF: Security Breach Mystery Science Theatre 3000 (MST3K) Bibleman "Maus: A Survivor's Tale" by Art Spiegelman The Owl House Teen Titans (2003) Thomas & Friends

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Basic dni (racist, sexist, ableist, MAP/lolicon/shotacon/pedophile/child fiddler, zoophile, lgbtphobe, nsfw accounts, all that jazz) Proshipper (this includes, but is not limited to, minor-adult shipping, incest, and/or sexualization of minors regardless of if they're fictional or not) Support the Westboro Baptist Church, PragerU, Autism Speaks and/or PETA Neo-Nazi/Anti-Semitic Use disorders/disabilities/mental conditions as an aesthetic MCYT/DreamSMP stan (the kind that made up fake sexualities and races based on Dream and/or ship DreamNotFound) Call the UN and/or other do-gooder organizations "the antichrist" and harass supporters of said organizations for it only slander me for my toxic past (mostly dumb shit i did when i was too young to be using the internet) Use the "fatherless" term as a way to describe people who are cringe Wish to spread negativity about my interests (especially TETOCU and VeggieTales)

THINGS I'M IFFY ON

K-Pop stans Go!Animators/Vyonders People who used to be friends with people i don't like but got away from said people People who were my friend for a while but left because i didn't make them comfortable anymore People who use "Jesus" as a slang word (I am, or at least am considered, half-Christian-half-Buddhist for context, and I was always told to not use Jesus's name as a slang word) People who preach religion too much to the point that it sounds like they're forcing the religion on others

OTHER STUFF

If I tell you my past at any point in time, it means I have a certain amount of trust in you

If you're gonna be my friend then please tell me what it is that makes me uncomfortable to be around before asking me if we should end the friendship

sometimes i dont know the best way to respond to things and sometimes when you talk to me i'll need you to include a tone tag since i cant immediately figure out your tone

I don't take art requests because one, I want to feel independent, and two, I don't want to accidentally butcher anyone's ideas in my own artstyle

I use curse words and I'm used to hearing curse words, so if you berate me for using curse words yet don't berate others for the same reason, consider yourself blocked

I'm a very curious girl so expect to see me reblog things that interest me

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Have fun on my profile and remember, A smile makes every day worthwhile!

PAL-072 WATT LP

“Recorded in Miami 1989-1991”

BUY LP — tinyurl.com/59f39x2x "I was hanging out with Bill Orcutt at the 930 Club nearly 30 years ago, watching a famous post-rock band (who shall remain nameless, but whose moniker contained two- and-a-half times more articles and conjunctions than nouns) when he said: "This band is like my band in college -- all major 7th and 9h chords." I relate this to emphasize that in the case of Bill Orcutt and Harry Pussy, the seemingly untutored ooze of "Please Don't Come Back From the Moon" and "Girl With Frog" had its genesis in something far more Apollonian than is usually understood. It's debatable whether or not Watt, the duo of Orcutt and drummer Tim Koffley featured on Recorded in Miami, is the above- referenced grad-school band. Watt is not resplendent with jazz chords, but it's certainly more tutored, offering a mannered link between the contemporaneous Thunders-esque punk of Orcutt's Trash Monkeys and Harry Pussy's mayhem. The continuity with Harry Pussy is more than temporal -- Recorded in Miami is Orcutt’s first use of the four string guitar, and Harry Pussy claimed the same amp and drum kit. The resemblance more or less ends there. To further put Recorded in Miami -- made on Orcutt's Walkman, Rat Bastard's North Miami studio, and South Miami’s Natural Sound (total bill $289) -- into context, consider the fecundity of the underground music world as the '80s rolled into the '90s. It's hard to relate to those who missed it, but it was a time when post-hardcore hadn't quite given way to the bloat of grunge, when the Minutemen held sway (for the moment) over Led Zeppelin. The indie world was ruled by an ever-propagating compost heap of jagged guitar bands like TFUL282, Truman's Water, and (to crank it back a couple years) Phantom Tollbooth. And in some ways (although Orcutt swears Watt's prime influences were James Blood Ulmer and Fred Frith's Massacre), this record seems very much cut from that decade-ending cloth, seemingly only one vocal overdub away from a Homestead catalog number. Track after track (mostly titled after episodes of Art Clokey's slyly Buddhist TV masterwork, Gumby), Recorded in Miami's tracks spill over with right angles, rockist tropes, and verse/ chorus structures, from the Minutemen-oid funk of "Band Contest" to the stroked Moore-Ranaldoisms of "The Young and the Decoding." Yet Orcutt's fretboard-spanning angular melodic runs are right up front in the latter, and the final two tracks introduce a bit of the explosive chaos that would follow when Adris finally claimed the drum kit. Consider "Wattstock," where Koffley forms the bedrock for an extended Orcutt hotbox of instantly-composed harmolodics. Or "God Are You There, It's Me, Watt," where we can hear the spontaneous vocal bursts (the only vocals on the album) that would re-emerge on Orcutt's early solo records. Watt began to crumble when Koffley, as drummers will do, yearned for rhythmic grids of increasing complexity, while Orcutt instead wanted to "smoke more pot and improvise." For a few records with Harry Pussy, Orcutt would get his wish (though some of the structuralism of Watt would creep into later records). But we shouldn't regard Recorded in Miami as mere transitional scraps of juvenalia, or stunt-rock delivered for the mere thrill of pulling it off. Rather, it's an early, major piece of the unfolding and complex puzzle of Orcutt's music. A foundation. And without the earth beneath our feet, how can we ever reach the sky?" -- TOM CARTER 

Petal annon here with some updates!

-Lilac is starting to warm up to me a bit

-Yogurt Cream allowed me to pet him for the first time

-i made a tiny area for the two of them on the window so they can just relax and not worry about falling off if the window is opened

-i discovered that Yogurt Cream enjoys eating chocolate sprinkles

-i was able to find tiny chakrams for Lilac, im just waiting for them to arrive

-Yogurt Cream likes when i read a book out loud to him, and im pretty sure Lilac does too

Im still thinking of what to name them

Aww, sounds like they're doing good! :D

I'm not too much of an expert on naming cookies, I mostly just give mine nicknames based off of their actual names (For example, I call my Gumball "Gumby" sometimes and my Crowberry "Berb" [No context will be given]). Write a few ideas down and review them over a bit :]

Sans sixth (psychic) sense...

poise zen dystopian rant

This prognosticator doth predict potential based at current rate sinister debacle that will instantaneously annihilate,

United States storied republic, which alarming horror points to instantaneous annihilation of America the beautiful;

(ohm my dog) turbulent endemic chaotic spate

within human race poised to strike doom and generate shock tummy once

amp pull goldenlocks, now revealing a shiny baldpate

erratic behavior attendant prescient intimations presage apocalyptic fate

while current commander in chief didst unwittingly generate,

and sow the seeds of anarchy sparking

global conflagration that will create

instantaneous prime evil total mortal kombat,

cuz "FAKE" mandate issued, when Trump went ballistic loose sing rockets red glare, when pressing hot button to demonstrate

thermonuclear supremacy,

(albeit a moot point), would render superfluous need to late

to draft intestate

last (or perchance first, second, third...) will and testament, tete a tete perhaps minuscule (nee infinitesimal) bomb turns out a dud (Amazon, Toys "R" Us

Walmart, or store

of choice reject) aye narrate finding Don irate (blaming "crooked Hillary," democrats, gumby...yours truly...)

the list goes on, thus no need to iterate,

thus a sudden religious fervor gripped the wide webbed world attributing why weapons did not actuate

which found pontiff in high demand in an attempt to accommodate frenzied zeal attributing aborted blitzkrieg to divine intervention with bajillion

talking heads airing where to dedicate

material trappings to indigent, great

full not dead, plus those petty criminals rightly or wrongly, the strong arm of lanced law did incarcerate

bowed down on daily and nightly basis exploding huzzahs every human did ejaculate

"not prematurely," where all walks of life did integrate, a spontaneous international

utopian revelation awoke with linkedin diversity to promulgate protecting the planet took precedence

yea right Matthew Scott - dear mate only in the context of this poem I did create

on December twenty third two thousand eighteen, and now hemming and hawing CANNOT wait,

thus conscientious, fractious, and incautious, members of the electorate must not shirk their role

as arbiters of life, liberty,

and the pursuit of happiness

obliging themselves obeisance to the fifteenth amendment of the United States Constitution, which prohibits the federal government and each state from denying

or abridging a citizen's right to vote "on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude," when said legal resolution ratified on February 3, 1870, as the third and last of the Reconstruction Amendments

cuz the wise ghost of Abraham Lincoln

did not procrastinate.

Discovering the Marvels of Gumby Gumby Tea: A Journey into Indigenous Wisdom

In the realm of herbal infusions, Gumby Gumby tea stands out as a unique elixir with a rich tapestry of cultural significance and health benefits. Derived from the leaves of the native Australian plant, Pittosporum phylliraeoides, this tea has been a staple in Indigenous Australian traditions for centuries. Join us on a journey of exploration as we unravel the layers of wisdom encapsulated in Gumby Gumby tea, discovering its cultural roots, therapeutic properties, and the contemporary resurgence of interest in this ancient brew.

Cultural Heritage: The Story of Gumby Gumby in Indigenous Australia

Gumby Gumby, known by various Indigenous names such as "Budgeroo" or "Berrigan," holds a revered place in Aboriginal culture. Traditionally, the leaves were collected by Indigenous communities and brewed into a tea for its believed spiritual and healing properties. The plant's significance in Dreamtime stories further underscores its cultural importance, as it is often associated with themes of resilience, adaptability, and connection to the land.

Nutritional Profile: Unraveling the Health Secrets of Gumby Gumby Tea

Beyond its cultural significance, Gumby Gumby tea boasts an impressive nutritional profile that contributes to its rising popularity in wellness circles. The leaves are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, including but not limited to vitamin C, calcium, and potassium. These elements play a crucial role in supporting the immune system, promoting healthy skin, and maintaining overall well-being.

Potential Health Benefits: Exploring the Therapeutic Power

Gumby Gumby tea is renowned for its potential therapeutic benefits. The antioxidants found in the leaves may help combat oxidative stress, which is linked to various chronic conditions. Additionally, its anti-inflammatory properties are believed to contribute to joint health, making it a popular choice for those seeking natural remedies for arthritis and related conditions. As research on Gumby Gumby continues, more insights into its potential health benefits are emerging.

Harvesting and Preparation: From Bush to Brew

The journey of Gumby Gumby tea begins with the careful harvesting of leaves from the wild or cultivated trees. Indigenous communities often follow traditional methods, ensuring sustainability and respect for the environment. Once harvested, the leaves are dried and prepared for brewing. The tea can be enjoyed hot or cold, with some preferring to infuse it with other herbs for added flavor complexity.

Contemporary Resurgence: Gumby Gumby in Modern Wellness Trends

In recent years, Gumby Gumby tea has experienced a resurgence in popularity, finding its way into health food stores and wellness markets. The increased interest is attributed to a growing awareness of traditional healing practices, a desire for natural remedies, and an appreciation for the cultural heritage embedded in the tea. As more people seek alternatives to conventional beverages, Gumby Gumby tea has become a symbol of cultural connection and holistic well-being.

Cautions and Considerations: Navigating the Path of Traditional Remedies

While Gumby Gumby tea is celebrated for its potential benefits, it's essential to approach traditional remedies with a balanced perspective. As with any herbal infusion, individual reactions can vary. It's advisable to consult with healthcare professionals, especially for those with pre-existing conditions or those taking medications. Respecting the cultural context of Gumby Gumby tea is equally important, acknowledging its roots in Indigenous traditions.

Sustainability and Ethical Considerations: Preserving the Legacy of Gumby Gumby

The increased demand for Gumby Gumby tea raises questions about sustainability and ethical harvesting. Striking a balance between meeting consumer demand and preserving the natural habitat of these plants is crucial. Indigenous-led initiatives and ethical sourcing practices contribute to the sustainable future of Gumby Gumby, ensuring that its legacy endures for generations to come.

Conclusion: Sipping the Elixir of Tradition and Well-Being

In conclusion, Gumby Gumby tea is more than a beverage; it's a bridge between ancient Indigenous wisdom and contemporary wellness. As we sip the elixir, we partake in a ritual that transcends time, honoring the cultural heritage of Australia's First Nations. With each cup, we embrace the holistic benefits that Gumby Gumby has to offer, fostering a connection to nature, community, and the enduring legacy of this remarkable herbal infusion.

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She's in many disguises and that's what I do and it caught on to it and the second movie is more like my husband but it is about Dave too cuz she was doing it today and it's about kind of their last days and they're like and they're doing these routines and it didn't work and they got into fights with people and she did knock him out once and he didn't hold it too much against her but was mad about it kind of and during the last days of them being not in a tomb they were friendly with each other and they were saying these things to each other and it has a song under pressure it's by David Bowie but there's a couple Queen songs during the movie and they show him acting very rude and so forth but she's each of the girls and they're saying I do that too and I was doing that but really when it comes down to it it is more about Dave if you look at it from that context you can see what they're doing and talking about and you can hear it and it's extremely important

Hera Zues

And see what I've done I'm putting some Jeopardy and the movie was really difficult to do but they wanted someone to show people what it's like what it is is a living hell I like the expression on my face and I can see that he's kind of staring and it's a blank expression and he's thinking he's in hell and he's trying to figure out what to do all the time look we're doing to him next door he has to think all the time it's a similar expression lots of times concentrating focusing it's kind of scary because we don't do that what we do is walk around oblivious and thinking we're hiding and he says you're near me you're never hiding you're trying to duck and it doesn't do anything and I'm starting to get mad it is he's been trying to explain it. We're going to look at this movie though it seems that it's very important and I remember doing it in several things hit a mark. They're trying to be together and it's impossible you're trying to have money and use it and it's very difficult. People are constantly them. And he was doing this routine and someone says he had a Gumby outfit it was a costume and I don't remember that but he did and people say they remember it and it showed up on Saturday night live but he was using it somehow and that's where the candy thing came from and someone says he was doing an advertisement for candy and it was Willy Wonka and they're trying to kidnap her friend and they're talking about how they're going and messing with each other too because the guy at the top of the stairs is her and I didn't know that and it was actually my wife and she's saying it to me and I said wow this is crazy they're doing it all the time and he and his wife are doing it all the time but not here for some reason it's difficult in it it's because the ship above

Dan

I want to start making replicas of my Rolls-Royce which is the first movie and pink and then start doing it for Barbie and regular colors too and it's going to be made out of carbon fiber and we need someone to volunteer so going to wait here

Hera

I'm going to make the replica I'm going to start selling it as Barbie dream car and I don't have to call that I can put Rolls-Royce dream car and actually I can make a company dream car you're not as fat and that swinging as much as it is the sultan himself and I don't really swing that way but yeah you know what I'm saying boss yeah you get it son now we're working I think I'm going to do that he's going to put it up

Jason

Well you didn't mention me so it must be him no he's saying rude stuff that's how it goes

Hera

Improve this message and we will help begin the replica process they don't make them in Dubai because they buy the real thing but they make them in Los Angeles

Olympus

We must continue to speak out against all ideas of racial superiority.

On the International Day for People of African Descent, we celebrate the achievements and the cultural, economic, political and scientific contributions of people of African descent throughout history in every area of human endeavour.

The continent of Africa and people of African descent have had an enormous impact on the development, diversity and richness of world civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind.

At the same time, we acknowledge the pervasive discrimination faced by people of African descent around the world, and the many obstacles they face to realising their full human rights.

Racism, marginalization and stigmatization continue to blight our world. The legacy of centuries of enslavement and exclusion continues to reverberate in entrenched inequalities and injustices.

Recent years have seen renewed momentum for change, based on the global anti-racism movement of 2020. The recent establishment of the Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in the context of Law Enforcement, and the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, are a testament to the collective aspirations of people of African descent for justice and equality worldwide.

I have made anti-racism a management priority at the United Nations. Our Anti-Racism team, led by My Special Adviser, Mojankunyane Gumbi, is overseeing the implementation of our Strategic Action Plan on Addressing Racism and Promoting Dignity for All.

Today, as we mark the International Day for People of African Descent, I reiterate the call of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to use the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to announce and take prompt and robust steps to advance equality and combat racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia.

I urge States to take concrete steps, with the full participation of people of African descent and their communities, to tackle old and new forms of racial discrimination; and to dismantle entrenched structural and institutional racism.

Today and every day, we must continue to speak out against all ideas of racial superiority, and work tirelessly to free all societies from the blight of racism.

Statement by the United Nations Secretary-General on the International Day for People of African Descent 2023; August 31st.

A Signs clone that slightly improves on the original. Gotta love a film that references its very own apocryphal Saturday Night Live sketch (though SNL would never poke fun at an incident wherein people died as a result; I mean, they never did any Challenger Blows Up skits, did they?), and casts the diabolical Michael Wincott as an artiste cinematographer who’s not above doing commercials. However, I would have dropped the whole Killer Chimp thing; the filmmakers devote it to much time when they should be looking for ways to trim down the two-hour-plus running time, and the CGI/motion capture monkey is an eyesore. The CGI alien “ship” doesn’t fare much better, and the movie’s explanation for it is either genius or really fucking dumb (my money’s on the latter). All things considered, Nope is well-acted and brilliantly shot, but the writing is all over the place.

Nope movie review & film summary (2022) | Roger Ebert Peele remains a master of misdirection.www.rogerebert.com

“Yuen seems to be off-kilter and the movie’s weak link, but the more I thought about his plotline, the more his performance made sense. I think he’s the film’s biggest breadcrumb in terms of figuring it all out.”

I don’t know about “biggest” but definitely the longest. and whether his performance makes sense or not matters little because his plotline feels more alien than the actual being from outer space or whatever the hell it is.

Jordan Peele's Nope is spectacle without satisfaction In 1997, the Austrian auteur Michael Haneke made the metatextual horror film Funny Games. It was a brilliant, damning…www.culturewhisper.com

“One abandoned storyline involves a former sitcom star … who runs a neighbouring Wild West theme park and has an intense, violent backstory. But don’t expect a narrative reason behind that backstory… because there isn’t one.”

See? That’s what I’m talking about. That the window is stained-glass doesn’t make any less window dressing.

Nope (2022) - SPOILER-FREE Review Directed by: Jordan Peele Written by: Jordan Peele Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Michael Wincott…www.msbreviews.com

“Simply put, Jupe and his narrative could be removed from Nope, and what happens with the protagonists throughout the various acts would still occur with minor, insignificant changes. However, this removal would leave the film stripped of its central theme, leaving it with a much poorer context.”

Not necessarily. Just take the tertiary character, conflate it with the hero and voila!, you’re good to go. Or, in lieu of that, you could just make the tertiary character a greedy bastard and let that be the entirety of his backstory.

“Another point that contrasts with the audiovisual spectacularity of the entire film is the UFO design during the third act … It’s not a CGI issue but rather a somewhat… questionable, confusing design choice.”

The design sure is questionable and confusing, but it is too a CGI issue as well (CGI is always an issue).

'Nope' review: Jordan Peele's sci-fi horror is mostly a yup Jordan Peele's Nope has no shortage of terrifying visuals. There are bolting horses, air-filled skydancers swaying…scroll.in

“Jordan Peele’s Nope has no shortage of terrifying visuals. There are bolting horses, air-filled skydancers swaying uncontrollably and an amusement park that brings to mind the freak-show carnivals of yore [uh, no it doesn’t].”

Man, if you think a skydancer is a “terrifying visual,” then I guess Gumby must fill you with dread.

“But perhaps nothing can beat the moment when a pet chimpanzee, having run amok during a television show and attacked the human participants, turns towards the camera and looks right at us.”

Maybe if it were an actual chimpanzee. Maybe.

“The extended climax is a visual tour de force. The battle between a malevolent force in the sky and doughty humans on the ground is a tribute to the singular power of cinema to imagine the unknown.”

Not so much when the “malevolent force in the sky” is little more than a humongous digital ink blot.

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“The UFO-like creature is very particular about what it likes. Its stomach has no space for plastic, steel, papers and more such waste. All it desires is flesh and blood.”

And, apparently, bones (for some reason, it doesn’t spit them out like the plastic and steel).

“The scene that creeped me out the most is when the UFO-like creature takes its full form during the climax. It looked like those creepy figures I see in my nightmares sometimes.”

Did Ralph Wiggum write this review by any chance?

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“ … the sound design for the antagonist in this film is haunting. It makes the hairs stand up on the back of your arms … ”

In other words, it’s so scary it’s like a combination of getting goosebumps in your arms and having the hair on the back your neck stand up.

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“The design of the antagonist strikes a powerful mix between an alluring and beautiful making it feel more like a Lovecraftian monster, further adding to the horror of it all.”

I’m reminded of 2020’s Underwater, which did a much better job rendering a monster that was a lot more than just casually Lovecraftian.

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“In Nope, one of the most enduring images is OJ atop a horse. Peele reminds us that the first man ever photographed was, in fact, a Black man on a horse.”

This is a perfect example of the redundant overkill that drags Nope down. Either remind us directly that the first person ever photographed was a black man on a horse, or have OJ atop a horse be one of the film’s most enduring images. Either reference, or allusion. Either show, or tell. But you can’t, or at least you shouldn’t have it both ways.

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“ … this movie presents a unique twist that surprises the audience in unpredictable yet cohesive ways, giving out an experience that immerses us into the world and plot of the film. It does this via a mixing of genres like sci-fi and horror, creating a movie of mixed genres …”

Someone is certainly mixed-up here, that’s for sure. Piss-poor composition aside, this is the first review I’ve encountered that mentions Travis the Chimp. I must admit I’d been sort of doubting the authenticity of the killer chimpanzee episode (apart from the computer-generated monkey, that is), but this sets me right — so, you know, kudos on the research.

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“… the effects team spared no effort on this movie.” More like spent no effort, considering the lackluster CGI on display. “[The plot is] so creative that I’m not sure how Peele comes up with this stuff.”

Short of calling Peele unoriginal, the sheer quantity (and quality, too) of the sources he has raided for Nope should provide at the very least an inkling of just how he comes up with this stuff.

“The movie goes to places you never thought it would go.”

As well as one place you’d hope it wouldn’t go; i.e., nowhere.

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“I’ll begin by saying walk into this movie without reading anything about it.”

Which presumably includes the very same review we’re reading right now. So should we go watch the movie and then come back to finish the review? By then, though, we’ll already know if Nope was “worth checking out,” won’t we? What’s more, we will have checked it out regardless of whether it was worth it or not.

“Palmer and Kaluuya both have two widely different characters to play while simultaneously playing brother and sister.”

Isn’t their being siblings kind of literally written into their characters? After all, it’s not like they’re double agents in a spy flick.

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I won’t quote from this article. I’ll just say that it’s arguably the best Nope review I’ve read so far. Almost 100% spot-on. If you’re reading this, then go and read that.

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“‘Nope’ … A Cautionary Tale About Going Viral.”

So cautionary indeed that no one in it ever actually does go viral.

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“As OJ repeatedly remarks, the UFO doesn’t move like a saucer.”

What’s never explained, though, is how the fuck could he possibly know what an actual flying saucer, assuming they exist, moves or doesn’t move like? He’s never seen one before (nor after); why is he so sure that’s not how they move?

“Nope is … a palimpsest of nostalgic blockbusters and Peele’s deservedly self-assured vision of Hollywood’s future.”

Palimpsest? I do not think that word means what you think it means.

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The Three Words: The Mom Cats or Why Jellylorum Confuses People Without Them Noticing It

Okay, I’m not gonna do an analysis of everyone’s three words, so this isn’t like a series or anything, but what I have to say here involves the three words of two characters. However, this essay is more about audience perception.

In any work of fiction, the audience can learn a lot about the characters or the setting from short scenes and small details. This essay is mostly about Cats 1998, so I’ll start with two examples completely unrelated to the characters this essay is about and I’ll try to be quick about it.

Short Scene: Munkustrap begins singing The Old Gumbie Cat. Mistoffelees believes that Munkustrap is about to sing about him, but quickly realizes that he isn’t.

That’s only a few seconds, but what do we learn from them? We learn that Misto craves attention and sees himself as worthy of praise. In different versions, we get different vibes. 1998 Misto being extremely embarrassed and then sitting down next to the kittens tells us that he’s an awkward, young cat. He makes mistakes like this sometimes because he’s immature.

Small Detail: Grizabella’s design includes what looks like a little black dress covered by a shaggy, gray coat.

Grizabella’s design looks more human than the others. Since the audience is made up of humans, this makes them want to sympathize with her out of a sense of familiarity. Memory is one of the few songs in the show to not contain the word “cat”, so it’s easily removed from context and made human. The show gets the audience to side with Grizabella, despite her not being onstage very often, by making her more like the audience than the other characters are.

What does this have to do with mom cats and three words? Well, here are the three words for Jennyanydots and Jellylorum, the two older women who act as mothers to the kittens:

Jenny has two sets of words, but I’ll go with the first one, because I think it’s easier to understand.

Jenny is a mom, but that means being an authority figure, as well as a nurturer. Her tap number has a military vibe with her barking orders at her troupe of beetles. Contented means that she’s happy with her life the way it is. She doesn’t really want anything. That’s why, after Munkustrap gives her a musical number while suggesting her as a potential Jellicle Choice, she later sings about Bustopher, passing the nomination on to him, because she doesn’t want a new life. She’s happy where she is.

Jellylorum is down-to-earth, a very active member of the community, and one of the nicer, more upbeat characters, except where Grizabella is involved.

Now, in many ways, in the fandom, Jenny and Jelly’s personalities are reversed. Jelly tends be thought of as Controlling and Jenny is more Cheery.

Here’s the thing: Unless you look it up, you don’t know the three words. Most people see the show before knowing that those even exist. How they perceive the characters is based entirely on what’s shown to them, what they see and hear in the show itself. The 1998 version is the most common “first”, so the versions of the characters there will be the first impression of many people and every other show they see will be compared to that first version, whether the viewer means it or not.

So, the audience doesn’t know the the three words. Instead, the audience knows what they can see and hear in the 1998 version.

1998 Jenny and Jelly do fit their respective three words, so nothing went wrong here. This isn’t a problem with the cast or the direction or anything like that. It’s just a matter of audience perception. The perception is really one of General Vibe, but it can be summed up in a short scene that compares the two.

Short Scene:

Jellicles wash behind their ears

Jellicles dry between their toes

Two lines in one song, but they put Jenny and Jelly next to each other, doing pretty much the same thing. A kitten is doing some acrobatics and the moms are momming them.

Side by side, you get two very different line reads. Jenny is smiling while speaking to Electra, who smiles back. “Wash behind your ears” is a common “parental nagging” line, but Jenny isn’t nagging here.

Jelly says her line sternly while chasing after Pouncival. Pouncival fails at his tumbling routine, so she’s most likely taking the tone of voice of a parent who doesn’t their kid to do anything stupid. Electra is one of the more well-behaved kittens. Pouncival is a little walking disaster. How many times have the mom cats in the tribe heard “Hey mom, watch this!” followed by a loud crash as Pouncival once again does something he probably shouldn’t.

So, Jenny and Jelly are talking to two very different kittens and it’d make sense for them to have different tones.

But, the General Vibe you get is that they’re both moms, but Jenny is in a better mood than Jelly is. Jelly is the stern one. She’s the parent who nags.

Add the Glamour Cat Reprise on top of this. Jelly is mean to Grizabella, and because she’s singing, it feels more direct than the adults just pulling the kittens away. She also yanks Victoria away from Griz pretty hard and Victoria looks very upset. Jenny yanks Jemima away from Griz in pretty much the same manner, but Jemima doesn’t look quite as upset by it. On top of that, Jelly chases Victoria offstage while Jemima runs off, leaving Jenny to hiss at Griz. 

Jelly seems angrier and meaner during this scene than Jenny does, even though they’re still pretty much on the same level and almost all the adults are mean to Griz, so this isn’t actually anything special.

These are only a two short moments and most of the show isn’t quite like this. Jellylorum is Cheery, as her three words would suggest, most of the time. Most of the time she’s in the spotlight, she’s smiling. She’s very gentle with Gus. “Busy” here creates a sort of “stressed out” vibe at times, but not to the point where it kills her good mood. She’s in-character. But, because of a couple of moments, the audience perceives her as a more stern, uptight character than she was probably meant to be.

Cats: The Movie AU Complete Chapter List

Before I forget, I decided I want to compile an easy-to-get-to list of my entire re-written movie script, so that nobody has to dig through the archives or sort out the links.  Just so it’s easy for everybody who wants to check it out (and know the context of any Movie AU things I post). ^.^

Chapter 1: Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats, The Naming of Cats -- https://themoonlitjunkyard.tumblr.com/post/669440253555261440/cats-movie-au-chapter-1

Chapter 2: The Old Gumbie Cat and The Rum Tum Tugger -- https://themoonlitjunkyard.tumblr.com/post/669931043210559488/cats-movie-au-chapter-2-chapter-1

Chapter 3: Grizabella the Glamour Cat and Bustopher Jones -- https://themoonlitjunkyard.tumblr.com/post/670359376606953472/cats-movie-au-chapter-3

Chapter 4: Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer and Old Deuteronomy -- https://themoonlitjunkyard.tumblr.com/post/670816324620009472/cats-movie-au-chapter-4

Chapter 5: The Jellicle Ball, Memory and Beautiful Ghosts -- https://themoonlitjunkyard.tumblr.com/post/671250922800906240/cats-movie-au-chapter-5

Chapter 6: Moments of Happiness, Gus the Theatre Cat, and Skimbleshanks the Railway Cat -- https://themoonlitjunkyard.tumblr.com/post/671701325551222784/cats-movie-au-chapter-6

Chapter 7: Macavity the Mystery Cat, The Battle, The Magical Mister Mistofelees -- https://themoonlitjunkyard.tumblr.com/post/672186240978829312/cats-movie-au-chapter-7

Chapter 8: The Jellicle Choice, Memory, Up to the Heaviside Layer, The Ad-dressing of Cats -- https://themoonlitjunkyard.tumblr.com/post/672650676031094784/cats-movie-au-chapter-8

I hope you all have as much fun reading it as I have writing it, and re-visualizing Cats as what a movie could have been, rather than what we got.  Not that what we got doesn’t have its own charm, but I was just struck with the sudden urge and inspiration to write a whole-ass screenplay. xP  Complete with notes on each page on why I made the decisions I did.  Do enjoy! ^^