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leithianxx · 2 years
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i'm just thinking about the moonlight scene and the Jenkins interview yesterday about Stede being an unwitting seducer and it just makes the scene so much more enjoyable to rewatch. From Ed's perspective this guy is pulling the smoothest moves of all time, like the most forward, i'm about to sweep you off your fuckin feet lines, looks him right in the eyes and tells him straight up "i'm gonna make you fall in love with me rn." And it COMPLETELY works on Ed like he can't even breath he's being so actively seduced. And even though Stede isn't doing that on purpose at ALL it's almost even MORE effective because he's being so authentically genuine and truthful that he is just exuding pure kindness and love and insight into Ed's soul. It's just so funny to me thinking about how Stede has absolutely no idea what he's doing to this man in that moment.
And it paints all future interactions with them with a completely different brush because one of them is consciously aware of the VIBEZ and one of them is only subconsciously aware. Ed thinks Stede knows what's up so he is purposefully flirting in all their little moments but hesitates to do anything outright because he's getting mixed signals from Stede, he just doesn't know the mixed signals are because Stede doesn't know that Ed knows that he's feeling a vibe and Stede himself doesn't even know what the vibe even means for himself.
It just really subverts the power dynamic that you would expect from this naive sunshine man meeting his broody hero. Stede holds all the power here and he has NO idea that he has Ed wrapped around his finger. Ed wants to leave bc he's afraid of the intensity of his feelings and the mixed signals from Stede and Stede is like "no <3" and puts on a cute outfit and takes him on a walk and makes Ed stay. Stede says he doesn't like Ed's personality around CJ and Ed is so gutted he leaves FOR STEDE not for himself but to spare Stede from himself. While they're being arrested Stede literally just SMILES at ed and ed signs his entire life away for him. 
I just think keeping all of this in mind is so important to understanding why their break up is SO melodramatic. Stede has unknowingly taken Ed on this emotional rollercoaster and he's been at following around Stede at his feet like a puppy dog just WAITING for a sign that this is real and Stede isn't toying with him so on the beach everything finally falls into place for the first time and Ed can finally just RELAX he isn't crazy and the power dynamic has shifted so that they are finally on the same page, he doesn't have to feel like he's just pining anymore, they are equally in love and that is so reassuring and validating. AND THEN HE LEAVES. That is such insane emotional whiplash and he was wrong the whole time and he feels like a fucking idiot and he must be SO FUCKING CONFUSED. Because the moonlight scene it seems like Stede is being so fucking crystal clear about his intentions and how could he have possibly got all of this wrong, and he ws right the whole time because Stede kisses him back and agrees to run away but actually no he was WRONG the whole time but how??? and yet it also goes back to that exact same scene where Ed tries to kiss him and Stede doesnt return the energy where this dynamic becomes so unbalanced and murky
no one touch me, alexa play motion sickness  
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itsclydebitches · 2 years
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I was thinking today about Stede and Izzy’s hate at first sight dynamic (which, as a Steddy Hands/Gentlehands shipper is hilarious to play with) and how Stede’s initial disgust of Izzy is so all-consuming that it even overrides his pirate obsession.
Like, we’ve already talked about how underneath Izzy’s chihuahua fury there’s this seed of interest in Stede — Why are you so eager to get his shirt off, Izzy? You’re a little obsessed with Stede Fucking Bonnet, Izzy — and how the reverse should be true as well. After all, Stede’s crew is made up of a bunch of misfits and Izzy, hailing from Black Sails land, is the first proper pirate he’s come across. Dressed all in leather, badass tattoos, awesome sword skills, effortlessly managing the hostages Stede lost... this is his pirate adoration made real, Stede’s lifelong interest brought to life, and though he clearly enjoys the thrill of winning the encounter, Izzy himself gets that “Ugh, you again” reaction.
Amazingly, it even extends to other, tangential pirate opportunities and adventures. Can you imagine if anyone else had told Stede that a legit, totally authentic pirate captain wanted to talk to him? He’d be over the moon! Holy shit, yes, let’s go right now, this is a dream come true for me! But because Izzy is the one delivering the message Stede is immediately in a ‘Hell no’ state of mind. Go suck eggs in hell, mysterious pirate captain who has committed the sin of being connected to Izzy Hands. The Gentleman Pirate doesn’t want anything to do with you. Oh, you’re actually the love of my life and we’ll bond the instant we meet? Doesn’t matter. You have to track me down because I won’t be caught dead giving Iggy’s co-worker a second glance.
Stede really went:
“I will do anything, ANYTHING AT ALL, to have an authentic pirate experience.”
Izzy: [exists]
“...never mind I’m drawing a hard line here.”
and I love him for it.
I do feel like there’s a potentially ~deep~ analysis in all this about how Stede doesn’t actually want the authentic pirate experience. He wants the modified, healthier experience he’s been trying to carve out on his ship, so for all his romanticism at home with the kids — “Die, dog!” — when faced with the first person who actually embodies that life, Izzy, Stede took a hard left and kept himself firmly in Muppet land... but also it’s just so funny to think about this instinctual, visceral, illogical dislike that’s so strong it overrides the obsession that had Stede secretly building a ship and leaving his family in the dead of night. Izzy’s bad vibes are just that powerful.
Which, again, as a shipper of quality trash I am LIVING for all the potential avenues here. Yes to Izzy having a, “I’m in love with him?” revelation, I do so love to see it, but I raise you Stede looking at Izzy, realizing he has come to care for him, and immediately wanting to scrub his brain with lavender-scented bleach.
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freizusein · 5 months
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today, i
slept less than 5 hours. however i went bouldering yesterday evening with cool people (positive social spoons) and also physically exhausted myself so i at least slept without dreams which, good.
oh nice! my eyes are not red and watery anymore and the cold i prognosed because of this has not manifested.
got out of bed. showered. oh. very nice sunrise colours. -1°C? one month ago we had over 30°C. thisisfine.jpeg. let's get that winter coat
left flat before 7am to get my blood drawn at 7:30 am for large haemogram, vitamin checkup and after that a stomach-ultrasound in my ongoing quest to finally fucking take care of my various extreme symptoms of exhaustion, burn-out, something is not right inside my body (tm) since my psyche started to give me nightmares about being terminally ill. the doc was very kind :)
traversed half the city with public transport during rush hour to get a brand new haircut during my first visit to a curly-hair-specialized hairdresser ever. hair got cut by an openly queer man. free coffee. the conversation vibes are spot-on. gay-lesbian solidarity at its peak. i almost feel happy and relaxed for a while.
make plans with hairdresser for the next cut which i am already excited about. leave. very very happy about the new haircut.
traverse almost whole city during mid-morning rush hour with public service.
arrived at work just in time for a 2h lecture by a well-known scientist. listen to lecture and take notes. get really tired for the first time during the day.
big mensa lunch plate. at that point i have somehow not eaten a proper meal for 18h. there has only been coffee before that?!? (and a banana)
of course, you drink more coffee. plus chocolate.
cell culture time.
start working on my data analysis. uh-oh. early afternoon exhaustion hits you. sleep deprivation kicks in. anxiety and negative feelings about VARIOUS social situations kicks in. anxiety about your 5 pm job interview kicks in HARD. thisisfine.jpeg
oh. mum is calling. my heartbeat rate doubles in 2 seconds.
so-my-father-has-been-brought-to-ER-for-the-third-time-this-year.jpeg (it's not that bad and he's back home already but just the shock and stress from that alone is enough to make my nerves go AHHHHHH)
you go into the bathroom, check yourself out in the mirror, and have such a sudden crisis about your new haircut that you delete your bereal and almost start crying
deep breaths. you are both sleep deprived and very stressed and overthinking. it's gonna be fine. it is what it is. it's all gonna work out (repeat that mantra until actually feeling better)
go back to the lab and continue data analysis until 4:58 pm
interview time
within 20 min i am offered the position with potential contract being set up next week if i say yes
interview ends
??? i do not know how to comment on this further at this point in my thought process except. short circuit. overwhelm.
it is 5:40 pm and i walk out of the building.
i have another phone call with my mum, while walking in the general direction of home. i walk a different route than usual and get a little lost.
the phone call helped to get my thoughts a tiny bit more sorted so i manage to use google maps to realize that the bus station i intended to go to is actually not that far away. i go there. i take the bus to my local rewe as my fridge is empty and i need food and ice cream.
i stand in front of the spices section for 5 min staring into the middle distance until an elderly woman asks me if i am alright. i almost start crying again.
i get the rest of the groceries and also, ice cream. i pay. this rewe trip would have taken me 10 min under normal conditions. this time it somehow took 30???????
i go home. why am i sweating so much. oh my period is due to start in two days.
pms?!.jpeg. ah. yeah. pms.jpeg
unpack groceries.
phone call with my uni bestie to get her opinion on the job offer.
eat.
open tumblrdotcom writing this down to somehow process the fucking day, apparently, which will not be processed for quite a long time i feel like, also, so many things to think about, also, so many things going on EVERYWHERE in my life, world, so many confusing emotions, also, OVERWHELM!!??!!.
i am near tears again
i think i need to sleep
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forkaround · 3 months
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BL Fandom is QUEER
So, I wanna make my individual post about Playboyy too. Throw my hat in the mix.
For reference check out this and this post by @lurkingshan, @waitmyturtles, @technicallyverycowboy (I hope I've linked the first post right)
Strap up coz I don't think anyone is going to like what I have to say.
To the point of the first post:
Camp:
I can see Playboyy being Camp but it's not very good at that. Why am I saying this? Because without Den having tweeted it's Camp, I doubt anyone would be saying it's camp. In fact it's one of the first things you see when someone is saying Playboyy is Camp - that Den said it. If it was clear from the get go that clarification wouldn't have been necessary. I don't put any stock into what a writer tweets about. I only care what the show is telling me. And the show is saying 'I'm not very good at Camp'.
But I don't think this is a Cheewin problem. I don't think it has anything to do with his direction. Cheewin has produced stable pieces of work. SCOY, Bed Friend, SML, War of Y, etc. But then again, a director can't save a bad script.
As for the sex scenes I believe they are supposed to be like that. Mostly because the team can't quite figure out how to do underwear adverts.
Themes:
waitmyturtles has talked (In a diff post) about Playboyy working with Huge themes and I'd kindly disagree. Wealth Disparity has never been a new theme in Thai BLs. Though sex work is new, it's new only to BLs. What Playboyy is doing, the ground it's playing in, while it's revolutionary for inside the BL fandom, it's not particularly new outside of it. Why I bring it up? Because even then it's doing a bad job. They aren't reinventing the wheel and yet it's lacking.
I understand that this show is about sex work but I doubt it's target audience is sex workers only.
I think I've mentioned this before but if Playboyy just had a once over on the script I think it could do a better job to be a show. (No matter what genre or vibe you write, there are some basic elements to writing that are not being obeyed here, like characterization.) Den has been busy this last year, he had War of Y, Man Suang and Only Friends before this. All very heavy things. It's understandable that one can get tired. It would have been better if he has a second writer on this show especially since there are 16 episodes.
To the point of the second post:
I think even today BL fandom refuses to or at least often forgets that the people at the forefront of BL fandom, the people watching Playboyy and Last Twilight and Pit Babe and The Sign, are queer.
No one who is straight or doesn't like gay stuff is out here watching gay stuff. And no one who is watching Playboyy is here for a romance or 'chaste and tastefully abstract NC scenes'. We've all seen the trailer. We all know what's coming.
Playboyy can and should be compared to Only Friends because Den worked on both of them. We might as well compare Playboyy to War of Y (written by Den, directed by Cheewin) and Man Suang (co-written by Den). It's a fair comparison.
SandRay weren't a good couple. Neither are FirstSoong.
This show annoys me because it has potential. If it choose a thing to do it would have direction. But what it lacks is logic.
And yeah you can say camp =/= logic or whatever, but if I can disprove the claims this show makes with a single google search I think it deserves to be called out.
BL fandom is Queer but this show is Khichadi.
I might make a writing analysis of this show but I'm too sleepy rn. GN.
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7grandmel · 12 days
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Todays rip: 16/03/2024
RipStarter
Season 3 No Album Release (Read More) Daniel's Kruis (Main Theme) - Indie Pogo
Ripped by - ̗̀Dead Line ̖́- (@deadlinesmb)
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Requested by fezaki! (Request Form)
For all the faux-deep analysis I do on here, for all the intricate readings into rips to find meaning that many times ABSOLUTELY wasn't there (Fun trivia: I learned recently that Joke-Explainer™ 7000 Fusion Collab starting with a song from Pokémon RSE was not meant to be a reference, it was complete coincidence), for all the musings on lore and theming and emotional highs...it's just as nice to cover rips that are pure, simple fun. Especially when they're from Dead Line in particular! The ripper is no stranger to being featured on here, and the running theme in rips like Medley Rush #7, vs SAYU (Based Version), and indeed also RipStarter, is that he's got a real knack for wearing his heart on his sleeve in a way that can be properly felt in the rips.
With this affection in mind, it should come as no surprise that both Sonic Rush and No Straight Roads are among Dead Line's favorite games (not to mention the copious amounts of Super Monkey Ball rips they've made that I'm yet to cover, with the game being their all-time favorite!). Yet Indie Pogo, the game featured today is a bit of a different case - Dead Line himself directly contributed to the game's development! I'm unfortunately unaware if them joining the development team happened before or after RipStarter released, but be it retroactively or not, that extra bit of involvement makes the rip feel all the more sweet. It's a love letter to a project Dead Line felt even more attached to than most, one they went above and beyond to celebrate when, comparatively, it still wasn't really much of a smash hit success in terms of sales. As a mixless rip of the main theme, RipStarter aims to be the DEFINITIVE Indie Pogo rip - something that I absolutely believe it achieves.
I mean, there's things to gush about right as things begin. The melodyswap to The Noble Haltmann is fantastic on its own, but paired with the custom-made visuals of Susie Haltmann bouncing as if she were a character in the game herself, it allows the rip to almost feel as if this is how the SiIvaGunner channel itself would be represented in IndiePogo. All topped off with the use of Dead Line's dearly beloved Sonic Rush samples, a trademark immediately reminding us of who's behind the rip. And like, it's honestly fun around to just watch Susie bounce around to that edit alone! Rip visuals don't need to be as absolutely out-of-this-world as ULTRA S+G to enhance a rip, and the good vibes that RipStarter already has are just amplified by the good time Susie and friends are having. And friends? Yes! Because after just a minute or so, Soulja Boy and PSY one by one join in on the rip, expanding it into both a melody swap and a mashup. Both Soulja and PSY are some of the most popular mashup sources to use for a reason - its incredibly difficult to make them sound bad - and their contributions here only add to the fun vibe the rip already has whilst bringing very fun animations in tow.
Truth be told, much like many of Dead Line's favorite games, I have no real connection to Indie Pogo. Yet the guy's affection and care for the game is too sincere to not understand - the good vibes of RipStarter transcends needing to care about the indie game its from to work as an effective good time. It warms my heart to see Dead Line continue to push their interests with full force like this even as recently as Season 7, and I can't wait to get to learn about more incredibly cool games in the future because of that initiative.
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zebbyscoot · 2 years
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Zebby’s Spideypool Playlist Analysis #1
🌹Hi hello hey! Since I got a couple people who showed interest in my playlist analysis series of posts I thought I’d test drive a format!! Today, I’m going to be easing us into this analysis stuff with a fun song that’s pretty easy to explain my thought process on: Livin’ La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin!🌹
🚫🕸~(Fair warning, this is a LONG post)~🕸🚫
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(Cover image drawn by my dear dear friend citrus_wall_paint on Instagram <3)
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ph6L4l8dYUuXFmb71Ajnd?si=Pfjv1x70R_WeXlC_i3jQqA
The vibe
🎉So first off, general vibes! This is a super fun song, I personally always find myself listening to it like 6 times in a row every time I put it on. It also has a super playful, almost flirtatious edge to it, more of the Deadpool and Spider-Man side of the relationship than Wade and Peter, more of a dangerous dance than something more sweet and domestic like a couple of the other songs on this playlist.🎉
POV character (who’s singing?): 🚫Deadpool🚫
🎆So, this might be an unpopular opinion because whenever I bring this song up in reference to Spideypool, everyone thinks I imagine the “her” in the song as Deadpool, since he’s so eccentric and has a tendency to do completely bonkers stuff. But, I’m here to make the case that Spidey actually makes more sense, and that Deadpool is the one who’s “singing”, as it were. This song makes me imagine Dp chasing Spidey across the city, led on this wild goose chase trying to catch him. And Spidey’s loving it. You honestly cannot convince me Peter never enjoyed Deadpool’s obsession with Spider-Man, including the opportunity to tease the poor bastard mercilessly.🎆
♥️One of the themes I really like to play with regarding Spideypool is that it’s just two guys teaching each other how to live again. Wade specifically is usually characterized as this absolute nihilist; he can’t die, so nothing really matters anymore. There’s no thrill to what he’s doing. Nothing new in his life. Just an unkillable mercenary that everybody fuckin hates. This is the song that plays the night Spider-Man gives him a taste of what life really feels like again, and makes him all the more determined to know the man behind the vigilante mask. A new question to answer. A new reason to live.♥️
🏳️‍🌈Wow. That was gay. Anyway!🏳️‍🌈
Lines from the song that remind me of the two sillies (and explanations!)
- “She’s into superstitions / black cats and voodoo dolls.” (this part honestly just reminds me of Felicia, but this whole song is kind of her jam too. It makes me think that she gave Peter the idea to do something stupid with Deadpool. I love her)
- “She’s got a new addiction / for every day and night.” (The “addiction” here I imagine as being “a new weird thing about Spider-Man that Wade has to unravel (hehe) in order to get closer.” Spidey’s full of surprises)
- “She’ll make you live her crazy life, but she’ll take away your pain / like a bullet to your brain.” (First of all haha funny Deadpool guns bullet shooty shooty I think we all made that connection. But this line is actually super sweet. Yeah, trying to get close to Spider-Man probably fucking sucks! He’s a stubborn little asshole who almost exclusively works alone and would love to stay like that, not to mention his ✨trauma✨ of people he’s emotionally close to catching a bad case of gunshot wound or broken spine. So, yeah, spider bestie isn’t an easy thing to obtain. But once you get it? That man will LITERALLY take a bullet for you. Several. There is NOTHING he won’t do for you once he starts really caring about you (as several “I’m gonna stop being Spider-Man cause I have a gf” storylines prove). He IS gonna try to take away that pain. Because Peter Parker is the best human in existence thank you)
- “Upside, inside out / she’s livin la Vida Loca / she’ll push and pull you down / livin la Vida Loca” (this lil bit just kinda reminds me of Spidey in general. The “upside, inside out” moment sounds pretty disorienting, much like if a certain spandex clad hero was flipping and thwipping around to mess with you. And “push and pull you down”? That’s a webshooter thing if I’ve ever heard one! I just really enjoy the mental image of Peter dragging Wade around by a web. Very cute)
🌸That kinda wraps up my general thoughts! I put this amount of thought into every minute of this 3+ hour playlist, and I’m really excited to share it all with the internet void! Please let me know your thoughts, and if you’re interested in another deep dive! Thank you so much for reading to the end (●´ω`●)🌸
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muertawrites · 2 years
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Sorta off topic but the new d&d movie trailer’s out and I’m so fucking hypppeeeddd 😭😭 it looks so good 🤩🤩 nothing like the first one, sorta mummy/potc-esque vibes
I wanna go see it with Eddie so bad 🥺🥺🥺
i saw nope today and i go to the movies pretty much every week so i'm going to take this ask as a chance to write out some "eddie munson taking you to the movies" headcanons
this is probably very self indulgent but i feel like eddie loves going to the movies. especially when any of the star wars movies are back in theaters. he is showing up at your house and taking you there immediately.
and honestly he doesn't care what movie you're seeing if he's with you. anything you want to see, even if it's not really his thing, he'll go with you. he'll even pay for everything.
part of it is that he just likes being in a dark room with you, so close together. he puts the armrest up so he has prime access for all kinds of cuddling and groping. he doesn't like making out at the movies (because what if you miss something important?) but he loves getting a lil naughty when the lights go out. he'll grab your tit. he'll put his hand between your legs and lazily rub at your clit. fuck, he practically begs for you to palm him thru his jeans, especially during sex scenes. he's a frisky lil slut. but he's your frisky lil slut.
he also lives for movie theater snacks, both ones bought in house and those smuggled in. his favorite thing to smuggle in with you is pizza and a couple beers, maybe some vodka to pour into your sodas. but he'll just as happily shell out the money for a large popcorn to share (you better like butter, tho. this man likes his popcorn so buttery it's almost inedible).
definitely the kind of boyfriend who asks you to toss m&ms at his mouth to see how many he can catch (none). also the kind of boyfriend who will lady and the tramp a red vine with you. generally just a giant fucking nerd.
will get into deep discussions about the plot and characters after the movie with you. the entire drive back to whoever's place you're going to is just you either arguing with or validating each other over your opinions. storytelling and cinematic analysis turns him on <3
i'm so fucking in love with him. please send help.
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susiewyh · 11 months
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it’s nine o’ clock in the evening, eighth of may, 2023. and i’m here to reflect.
today i approached my school’s social worker. maybe more like, ‘being forced’, as it’s a friend’s suggestion for me to do so as i have been crying too often, at the inappropriate places, and at the inappropriate people.
anyway, i just want to solve all the problems i am encountering these days. it’s going to be fine, as i have someone I trust as my accompaniment, and i guess it won’t be too bad, seeing all the soothing green couches in the room, with colorful plushies sitting on them, greeting me.
and sorry for the late and sudden disclaimer: i am a bad writer, don’t expect anything useful from this.
then she came out from her office. she really suits the kinda of murky green of the dress she’s wearing, though had bags under her eyes, probably exhausted from all the counseling she has did. but she still greeted me with a wide grin, which i should learn from: being optimistic and nice.
maybe it’s just me being insecure, and trusting people too easily (like how i am towards love), her vibe makes me feel safe.
apparently my friend had been quite close to her, well that’s quite normal as she’s never the kind of mentally-stable girl, not ever. but the way they include me in their talks and their laughs, soothed my worn out heart by a bit.
also fun fact: i have never heard someone’s laugh sound so much like a goose before, but in a good and playful way, i really like it.
we all sat down, as she took out a card made from cardboard to show us. simplicity, that’s the only word i can think of to describe it. there were only three yellow dried flowers stuck on it, all with different sizes, put in perfect proportional places.
the way she said it’s a masterpiece from one of her students, and the genuine happiness and pride shown from her grayish-black eyes are just admirable.
if only I could be like the card, or her, to stop overthinking and finding joy in the smallest places of life.
then, like magic, a box full of stacks of photographs appeared on the circular table in front of us. i looked at my friend, and she smiled back, as if this is something she has seen lots of times.
then the green-dress figure opened the lid and said,
‘now i want you two to pick three cards that touch you the most from the pile.’
seriously, i was shocked, as i thought she would start with a long introduction, and would like me to share everything about me. honestly that would scare me out as i’m an obvious introvert to anyone. i guess my companion has told her about me, and i do like this start so I’m not going to fuss about it.
it’s a long, hard five minutes. there seem to be endless pictures of the world, mostly nature, in the pile. of course, too much has touched my heart. i couldn’t, in any way, make any easy choices. the friend had her brows all clutched, and i know that she is experiencing the same as me too.
then we finally finished ended our endless indecisive journey. we showed each other our cards. i chose pictures of a stag wandering aimlessly in a mystified forest, a camera on a wooden table, and a girl laughing, while hugging a cute husky.
yeah, and then she asked me to share my views on all the pictures i’ve picked. let’s just skip my analysis, shall we? it’s getting to personal for me to express.
people often tell me to have more confidence in myself, everything will work out eventually. but the thing is i never really accepted those as they’re just blurry ideas, and i had never felt true care from these words.
however, when she mentioned it, it just gave me a feeling of understanding that i have never ever felt before in my life. actual tears started swirling in my eyes, i was so touched.
finally, i found someone who understands and gives actual advice.
it’s ten o’ clock in the evening, eighth of may, 2023. today, I think i found the start to my mental wellbeing.
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seven-oomen · 1 year
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Hi Ben! I hope your pain levels are playing nicely today! I very much look forward to hearing your TW movie reactions, because I've read a few others and...oof... XD Though there seems to be general agreement that Noah is still a badass, Peter is still That Bitch, and Chris is still lookin fine, so you know what I'll take it. I don't need to subject myself to anything more than analysis and gifsets. XD Sending lots of healing vibes! Take care! *HUGS!* - B
So far it is so bad, the movie, omg I had low expectations but holy crap XD
Chris looks very fine, Jackson is a delightful stupid little bitch and I love him.
Scott is blander than ever.
Derek is still Derek and very fine, Eli seems to be quite sweet and kinda like stiles (his other daddy imo, he keeps stealing the jeep). Also Derek tries so hard to be a good dad.
Also it's so weird, man. And the dialogue is just goddamn awful, but at least they are FINALLY cursing.
Noah is badass though, though the whole thing without stiles is just so weird... like the whole character reasoning is just so screwed. (But nothing that can't be fixed with fanfic tbh)
I think I'm about to see Peter again, and Malia too. Apparently they have an autoshop with Derek now.
(Which, we CALLED)
MALIA IS DATING OR AT LEAST SCREWING PARRISH WTAF???????
That was a live reaction 😂
My pain levels are manageable today, my cringe level for this movie not so much.
At least I get to see my mom and brother tomorrow and see how my mom is holding up in the divorce, so much to say about that too.
Love you B, will def keep posting my live reactions to movie. I need to fix this whole mess omg.
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roseofsaffron · 2 years
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An Analysis of Sonic 06: Introduction
I've wanted to do an analysis of this infamous game for ages, and now here we are. If you're new to my blog, welcome!
Before I begin, let me introduce myself. I'm Rose Saffron (she/her), and I've been a Sonic fan since I was old enough to hold a controller. My point of entry into this series weren't the games though, it was Sonic X. I didn't own the consoles some Sonic games were on at the time, and even when I was able to get my hands on some of the games (Sonic Rush, Unleashed) I uh... couldn't finish them. They were too difficult for my baby self, and I eventually just watched playthroughs of all the games in the series to get a sense of what was up.
All this to say that I wasn't drawn to the Sonic franchise as a gaming series, but for its narratives. I love the characters and the lore established in the Adventure era, and the experimentation of the Dark era. SA2 and Sonic 06 solidified Shadow as my favorite Sonic character, and the ambition oozing out of Sonic 06 shaped my expectations for what this franchise is all about. It's probably not a surprise to mention I haven't really enjoyed the games since Sonic Colors, nor the new characters brought in (besides Infinite, but that's for another time).
It may seem that doing an analysis of Sonic 06 in 2022 is tantamount to beating the rotting carcass of a horse that died nearly two decades ago, but I have a reason for doing this. Just glancing at the results of Sonic 06 discussions will reveal that the reception is overwhelming negative, even today. Not without reason. The game is buggy and unfinished, the plot is one giant incoherent mess, and there are elements present that were absent in previous Sonic games that were done so poorly that many fans never want to see them done again (Ex: less cartoony proportions, a grand and high-stakes storyline, a human as a main character and love interest etc.) Seeing these cold-ass takes is par for the course, but I would like to focus on something else: the potential of the game's narrative. Because Sonic 06's narrative potential is fucking massive, and its execution is laughably bad. And I'd like to go through it, bit by bit. I won't touch on 06's gameplay, partly because that has been done to death by multiple people over the years, and partly because I didn't play the game and don't care about how awful the loading screens are or how mini Sonic can fly. That's not what I'm here for. I'm here for the plot, the characters, the setting, and all the vibes✨. I won't just be looking at what was, but also what could have been, had this game's developers not been a skeleton crew crushed under insane crunch times, and I'd like to give special attention to the characters introduced in this game: Mephiles, Silver, and Elise. Especially Elise. Mostly Elise.
The next entry will cover some background info about the game before we jump headfirst into the dumpster fire. It should be out on May 18 at 9 PM. Stay tuned. ✨
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commaclear · 1 year
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In chapter six of breakup algebra this specific paragraph stuck out to me.
“Quackity, I don’t want you going into debt for me.” Karl squeezed his hand with a resigned smile. “You should have a life outside of taking care of me. It’s okay, really.”
Christ bro. I don’t know if it’s because we know more now or if it’s because I didn’t notice it the first time, but did he already know? Like what is this dude planning?
It’s just giving bad vibes. It’s giving “I know you don’t care about me like you used to and I wish you’d leave me to rot instead of pretending to love me because I’m not worth anything” vibes. Maybe I’m reading too much into it.
I mean, I know he’s pulling away from people, but I guess this one just really spelt it out in bold ass letters.
-the quackity analysis anon
(I’ve sent so many asks today and I’m debating sending my analysis on some shit from bite me. I’m so sorry)
(send the bite me analysis, do it, do ittttt)
And yeah, I mean it's hard to not notice that you have no feeling in the lower half of your body. Karl knew what was coming. Karl doesn't want to burden Quackity with any of this because he wants Quackity to be happy.
Do with that information what you will.
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thedigibeenetworks · 3 months
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Social Media Marketing (SMM): What It Is, How It Works, Pros and Cons?
Social media marketing is more than just a trend; it's a strong tool today. It links with global people, pushes brand visibility and sales, and changes business ways. Still, it's got big power and big responsibility. Successfully handling its tough parts, like making interesting content or taking care of an online image, is tricky.
Social media marketing (SMM) is a key part of today's marketing plans. This introduces what SMM is, how it works, and the good and bad points. As firms use social media to connect with and attract their people, knowing SMM's ins and outs is essential for winning. From small firms to big ones, SMM has special chances and hurdles important to know in the changing digital space.
What is social media marketing (SMM)?
Simply put, social media marketing, or SMM, is a type of online marketing that uses social media networks. The goal? is to publicize and establish a brand. It's not just writing posts or putting up pretty pictures. It's also videos and other interactive content to get your audience engaged. Sometimes, it involves buying ads on social media too.
The heart of SMM? Showing off products or services on sites like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Pinterest People use it to make their brand known, push up sales, and attract more clicks to their site. Best of all, SMM helps businesses connect with customers, old and new. It helps showcase a company's mission, culture, or the vibe it wants to put out.
But the key to SMM is all about interaction. It's talking and engaging with your consumers, not just throwing ads at them. It's about the give and take of conversation and keeping it live and active. This way, marking responds fast and stays in touch.
How does social media marketing work?
When it comes to social media marketing, it's about matching satisfying articles with your business's objectives and marketing plan. Then, you share it on different social media channels. Each post is fine-tuned to fit the specific platform it's on to draw in and engage the crowd.
Usually, it begins with a detailed plan or approach.
This can involve defining goals (maybe spotlighting your brand or driving up sales). It also includes recognizing the intended customer base and picking the right channels. The next step is shaping the content, which should connect with intended viewers and promote interaction.
An important part of SMM is observation and data analysis. Platforms like Facebook Insights and Google Analytics help measure campaign results, grasp user behavior, and guide decisions with data. It's not just about metrics that show engagement like shares, likes, and comments but also about conversion metrics like how many clicks through or purchases.
Another main segment is paid social media advertising. Facebook and Instagram offer refined targeting abilities, permitting businesses to zero in on certain demographics or areas of interest. This focused approach guarantees the content reaches the right crowd, magnifying the marketing results.
Pros of Social Media Marketing
SMM has many benefits. The first is its coverage and availability. Facebook to Instagram, LinkedIn to Twitter—billions use these applications, making them a goldmine for businesses wanting to tap into a large market. But it's not just about the large number of users; it gives you quality conversations and lets you zero in on a certain demographic.
In terms of cost, SMM is a great option. Traditional marketing can be expensive, but with SMM, even a small budget can bring huge returns. Sharing free content and managing a virtual community lets your business connect without spending a dime.
In addition, SMM gives useful details on customer likes and dislikes. Companies can utilize this data to make smart marketing choices, customize content, and boost strategies. Beyond that, social media gives a chance to chat with customers personally, helping grow a brand's community and fan base.
Cons of Social Media Marketing
But SMM isn't a walk in the park. A couple of major issues exist. One is the constant demand for fresh content and managing multiple accounts. Regularly producing engaging, unique content gobbles up resources. Managing multiple social media outlets simultaneously requires time and commitment.
Another concern is the prospect of a negative public response, or PR dilemma. Given the transparency of social platforms, bad comments or ratings can snowball rapidly, potentially tarnishing a brand’s image. Businesses must stay alert and prompt in their social media handling.
A further constraint is the challenge ofin evaluating ROI. Although engagement figures are clear-cut, transforming social media activities into actual sales isn't straightforward. This poses a problem for businesses attempting to understand the direct influence of their SMM initiatives on their bottom line.
The role of analytics in SMM
Social media marketing craves analytics. It's the way to track your work's influence. Think about engagement figures, growing followers, and the number of clicks. These stats show if your campaigns work. We have Google Analytics, Hootsuite, and social media platforms' own tools for this. They show how folks engage with your posts.
Numbers like these hone your approach, unveil what your audience likes, and polish up future posts. They even show ROI by noting sales and sign-ups from your SM boosts. That supports your speaking choices in SMM.
Emerging Trends in SMM
In the realm of social media marketing services change is constant. One big direction we're seeing is the growth of influencer marketing. Here, companies partner up with social media influencers stars to tap into a wider audience. There's also been a huge surge in video content, specifically short clips seen on platforms like Instagram Reels.
What's more, being real and clear as a brand is getting more important. People prefer real connections over old-school ads. Plus, the growth of social commerce is worth noting. This lets users shop straight from social media sites, increasing social interaction with online shopping.
Conclusion
Think of social media marketing . Marketing like a playground for today's digital marketers. Its supe­rpower? Connecting with tons of people, sparking conversations, and uncovering heaps of helpful data. But it's not as easy as it sounds. It needs a solid game plan, a truckload of fresh content, and top-notch management skills to conquer its hurdles.
The world of digital is always changing. Keeping up with what's new and using data to your advantage is the secret sauce for winning SMM strategies. When you do it right, SMM becomes a mighty tool. It can amplify your brand, create bonds with your customers, and propel your business toward victory.
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wildstar25 · 1 year
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Well. How about 9, 12, and 15?
lali-lets answer some questions-ho o/
9. How do they deal with their fame? Has it changed their relationship with their loved ones? Have they ever been tempted to use their fame for selfish reasons?
Arsay doesn't necessarily "deal" with her fame, if anything she is quite passive about it. If, lets say, a child came up to her with awe and admiration, she'd happily play up her role to bring a smile to their face. When people seek her out for her skills, she's there to help. She does enjoy being a famed warrior of light, though she'd be incredibly reticent to admit that to anyone.
Arsay spent a lot of her life feeling forgotten and she developed quite the complex about it tbh. She can't help but have some kind of satisfaction when some person she helped months ago comes back and treats her like an old friend. That alone is enough for her. She doesn't try to get special treatment and she's much too stubborn to accept handouts.
Getting closer to the scions and building those relationships up from friends to family also lessened her need for external validation from random citizens. She gains a lot more emotionally from knowing the people she deeply, truly cares about also hold her in their hearts and minds. That doesn't stop her from wanting to involve herself in world saving situations of course she does legitimately want to help whoever she can.
12. What do they think about redemption and forgiveness? Would they forgive an enemy? Would they forgive themselves?
For Arsay, actions speak louder than words! She runs on a thorough vibe check analysis lol. Were you bad yesterday? that sucks. Are you gonna do better today? Awesome! Yeah she gets mad and can hold ire towards particular actions that people have done - and some things cross the line completely - but for the most part if someone is making the effort to do good and/or be better now that's what counts to her.
Doing one good thing isn't enough though. That's why if she has met someone at their worst it takes a couple good interactions for her to place any trust in them. Gotta asses those vibes thoroughly 'n all. She wouldn't say it's forgiveness... more of giving someone another chance. Nero's an example of that for sure. Took her all to alphascape before she finally started to relax around him.
When it comes to herself and her own actions: I guess the same logic would apply! She keeps herself in check. If she fails, she'll get up and do better. For every disparaging thought that pops into her head, she'll put out twice the amount of positivity and hope that's enough. though again, this is not really forgiving herself & probably not healthy overall for her mental well being but! she will stay silly :3
15. How do they feel about the Ascians?
Oh boy so I am only at 5.4 so this answer is definitely in flux atm…
Throughout ARR to stormblood she really did think of them as no more than a thorn in her side. She absolutely hated how they manipulated otherwise well intentioned adventures to enact terrible schemes. She was legitimately frustrated that she couldn’t land the final blow on lahabrea in particular lol. As she headed into shadowbringers she really wanted nothing more than to put an end to them permanently.
After shb… well okay she still wants to stop them but it’s complicated. On one hand, she thinks the hole lot of them should just get on with the program! The world is different now, get used to it!! It’s so frustrating to her that they aren’t letting anyone have nice things >:(
On the other hand, she feels a lot of sympathy toward their ultimate goal. They just want their home and their loved ones back and safe. She knows how hard it can be to let go of the things you care about and what it’s like to be in denial about the reality I front of you. It was wandering through the streets of Amaurot that really got to her in particular. She felt such an immense loneliness from it all. It really got to her I think.
But on the other hand, the ascians have been responsible for so much pain and hardship. They continue to put her loved ones in peril and harm countless others. That’s shrimply not okay!! Even if they miss their home she will not give up hers! If the ascians cant be convinced with words, the edge of her blade will have to do.
Arsay will remember them for who they were and what they became.
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thebabyw1tch · 2 years
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hello beautifuls. are you two still doing readings? if possible can i request a future spouse reading?
Yes, we are and yes you can! This is a mixed reading from both admins (we were already on a call together so we thought why not).
Island Time Wellness Love Oracle Cards: (Admin M)
Abundance - Keep a positive mindset, manifest exactly what you want, gratitude, bliss
Camera - reminiscing, keepsake, perception, learn from the past, make memories
Healthy Choices - making healthy choices in love and in life, self-love, self-care, being happier
The Romance Angels Oracle Cards: (Admin M)
Separation - Time apart from your partner is on the horizon
Deception - Someone is wearing a false self mask in this relationship
Forgiving and Learning - As you release and heal the past, you experience more love in your present moments
Analysis: (Admin M)
This person has definitely come from a bad relationship in the past. I get vibes that they may have some unresolved issues with it (and that's okay). The beginning of your relationship with them may be a learning process for both you and them. I think they have some separation anxiety and attachment issues. This relationship with you will be very healing for them. Both of you will benefit from this relationship greatly though, and there will be a lot of love/passion going around while together. This relationship will teach them, and possibly you too, what a healthy relationship should look like. While rough in the beginning, I think it will turn out well.
Bonus Healing Card: (Admin M)
The world lives and breathes, and we can draw its spirit into us - Think rolling waves, warm sun, wet grass, fresh earth, crowded elevator, busy streets, birds singing. Get into all the sensations of life today. You don't need a lengthy meditation to connect to Nature-just draw in it.
(Don't forget to live in the here and now. You may be missing out on opportunities in the present because your mind is stuck in the past or future. )
Rider Waite tarot deck (Admin K): 7 of cups 6 of swords (reversed) The star 7 of pentacles (reversed Death 5 conflicts The empress (reversed)
Soul connections oracle deck: (Admin K) Tested - your strengths and weaknesses are being tested Synchronicity - a divine soul counterpart relationship is blessed with amazing moments of synchronicity Enlightenment - with enlightenment there is no separation, we recognize that we are one with the one
Lovers oracle deck: (Admin K) Twins flames - your passion ignites "Give thanks for the blessings of love soon to come your way. Know that you deserve to be and have all that your heart desires." Power - you instinctively know what is right for you and you have the power to say no or walk away at any time.
Analysis (Admin K): Right off the bat, it seems like this person has a lot of their own baggage they're holding onto. Perhaps, they're indecisive, maybe they regret decisions they've made, but either way, they seem to be someone that has a lot of unresolved things that they have yet to work through. Though, with the death card, in particular, that isn't to say they can't or won't change. I see change is highly likely for this person, however, I have the strong feeling it won't be until after entering this relationship. Twin flames did come up and not everyone believes in that, so I won't have the entire reading revolve around it, though that would make a lot of sense because I see both you and this future spouse changing a lot together. Twin flame connections tend to push both parties into becoming higher versions of themselves. This person will be inclined to heal and work on themselves and through this connection, you will learn a lot about yourself and possibly what you value in partnerships and other people. I see this spouse having a lot to work with and a lot to overcome, but overall they seem to be someone that is willing to change.
Bonus card from my Moonology deck: (Admin K) Full moon in eclipse - conclusions are within reach I'm feeling like maybe you're coming to the end of something personal, possibly a healing journey or a decision you've gone back and forth on for a while, and you're finally within reach of a conclusion because you've gained confidence within yourself. I feel like it could be surrounding love, maybe finally being ready for a relationship or to open up to someone, but I'm also getting that maybe you're finishing something important to you. (Maybe school or a credential, but not necessarily.) But keep going and don't give up!
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pundergrad · 2 years
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Ritalin Report Week 3
By the doctor's instructions, I'm supposed to be starting on a total of 3 tabs per day.
Day 1:
After skipping meds yesterday because I forgot to bring them on my day trip, what better way to make my anxiety skyrocket than to try having 2 tabs per day for the first time. And yes, I took the second dose at 4:05pm because I want to destroy my sleep schedule at this point, don't I.
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I was feeling very energetic even by 8pm. Almost like I got a second wind. I was chatty afterwards too, even though I was physically tired. Otherwise, didn't feel any bad side effects today. Pretty sure I was working faster too. Even had a perfectly balanced register. :)
Day 2:
Set aside today to work on the assignment. Even declined a shift for work.
I've had two whole tabs. I've written about 200 words with no research or critical analysis of value. Just pure vibes. Anxiety vibes.
Turns out meds aren't a magic Focus On Your Tasks cure. It's more like a Focus On What You're Thinking And Feeling buff. +5 points on situational awareness, +2 on motivation, +2 on executive functions. However, instead of being confused as a result of the inattentive adhd thoughts tornado, I'm confused about what my next steps are on the assignment.
I know what I need to be doing. But every time I try to do it, it's like trying to melt ice with cold water. Something's happening but it's not helping all that much.
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Day 6
Yeah nevermind a daily tracker. Too stressed about my current assignment so I'm just gonna dump side effects and experiences when I feel like it.
Yesterday, was stressed about not being able to do as much assignment work due to other people needing my help, plus some executive dysfunction of getting stuck on tiktok. Had a late afternoon dose (whole tab), and then a coffee too hours later, to keep me engaged during my evening class.
Let me tell you, my heart was racing really weirdly, like, slightly elevated but also there was a butterflies sensation in there. Likely because I had very little water. So I didn't drink the whole coffee at once; instead I sipped over the two hour class and paid VERY careful attention to how my heart felt. It was a bad combination of stress and stimulants.
Cognitively, I was feeling... Less anxious? Just, aware of the circumstances, but not panicking about them.
Anyway, I was very easily kept awake later than usual, and only fell asleep around 2am.
Woke up naturally around 9am feeling very okay. Pre-meds, I would have slept until 10:30 or 11am. Interesting.
Anyway, today I'm not feeling as anxious. I've had one tab and a weak coffee so far, and I've just been working on the assignment in an energised mood.
I definitely feel as if I have more time in the day since starting meds, because I'm not losing so much of it stuck in executive dysfunction. Love that for me.
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Lol I forgot to post this draft.
Tldr; I'm doing pretty well on two tabs a day, rather than the prescribed three tabs I'm supposed to be taking by now. I don't really see the need to go up to three tabs because that would mess with my heart too much, and probably make me an anxious mess.
But man. Medicated life is good.
I think I'm feeling a bit of, grief and sorrow for my past self though?
The one who had anxiety attacks over every assignment that she was still writing on the due date, up until the last possible minute, because she couldn't organise her thoughts well enough for reading comprehension to edit her own words.
The one who was so sad to find a little cluster of grey hair at age 20, when school had been the only source of stress and responsibility in my life.
Anyway. Take charge of your mental health when you can, gang. It does wonders.
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Why Stolas From Helluva Boss Is NOT A Good Dad (rant and analysis)
I think it’s finally time to talk about everyone’s favorite “misunderstood owl birb” from Helluva Boss, specifically, how much of an “AWSOME amazing dad” he is, and his relationship with his daughter, Octavia. When it comes to Stolas, despite despising him like Angel Dust and Blitzo, I could care less if people felt bad for him, or really want him to be in a relationship with Blitz. Okay, that’s a lie, I do care, but nothing grinds my gears even MORE by how I keep seeing both the CREW and fandom gush over how good of a dad he is, so today, I’m going to talk about why I PERSONALLY don’t think he’s a good dad. Without wasting any more time, let’s get to it.
It of course all circles back to the pilot, where these two portraits are shown in the background of two shots. One were blitz was sneaking the book away from Stolas, and the other where Stolas is in on the phone with blitz.
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This revealed to the audience that Stolas DOES indeed have a daughter, and judging by the scene where blitz falls on the table, he is currently cheating on his wife. We of course at the time didn’t know his daughters name yet, or anything about her, just that she existed. I should also note, that judging by most of the comments and videos I’ve seen of the fandom talking about Stolas, there were always two categories. People either hated Stolas for his creepy pervy vibes, or people downright loved him for his raunchy and goofy look and voice. Of COURSE though, most of the people who hated him seemed to change their opinions once episode 2 released.
With episode 2 coming out, the plot was going to be about Stolas, and the relationship with his daughter, as he takes her to a theme park she loved when she was a kid. Kinda early to start the emotional beat of a serious issue for a comedy show, but whatever Viv, you do you.
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In the beginning of the episode, we open with his young daughter crying in the middle of the night, a flashback. We are also technically introduced to his wife Stella, as she groggily asks him to deal with her. Despite Stolas being tired, he goes, which yes, is sweet. He refers to his daughter as “Via” short for her real name “Octavia”. After she reveals she had a bad dream, Stolas of course sings a song, telling her that no matter what happens, she’ll be okay. While again, this scene was very sweet, and reveals that Stolas cares for his daughter deeply, this is one of the scenes that seemed to blind the crew and fandom. I was always sick of people constantly acting like just because he sang a sweet beautiful song to her in the past, that suddenly makes what he’s doing NOW okay, or make him any better than he is now. To quote Spinel from SU, “You can’t just make everything better by singing some stupid song”. I think it’s clear Viv’s intentions here were to have him sing a song not just because she has an obsession with musicals, (like EVERY thing she touches needs to have songs in it) but because she wanted to show how close they were before, versus now, because of HIM. Something HE did, something HE fucked up with, yet even she herself seems to act like he’s a misunderstood baby who loves his daughter. Let’s move on to get what I’m talking about.
It’s clear that Stolas and his daughter had a very good relationship with one another, but once the years passed, and ever since he has been associated with Blitz, everything changed.
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Octavia has now turned into an edgy emo teen-OH I mean a teen who’s life has turned upside down. She now barley seems happy when she’s around the house, not even looking like she wants to live there. Her father’s actions have not only ruined his relationship with her, but her mother’s relationship with him as well, causing the teen to look depressed and in a horrible mood most of the time, so not only has her father ruined their family’s relationship, but her life as well. We cut to Via waking up abruptly to her mother’s screaming at her husband. We can tell this has certainly happened before, as Via is not happy. Now, I’m not here to talk about Stolas as a husband, but as a father, to let’s forget Stella. Stolas, seeing his daughter clearly upset, tries to lighten the mood by wanting to take her to a theme park she loved when she was a child, Loo Loo Land. Now, let me just say that yes, Stolas IS trying to put in SOME kind of effort for his daughter. We see that he genuinely wants her to be happy, and he truly believes that if they go to a theme park she used to like, she’ll feel better. We can all of course appreciate the effort he’s trying to put in, he could have simply ignored her like Stella did, but instead, he tries to go out and do something with her. Even if he’s clearly not listening to Octavia or thinking about what SHE might want, (since she says she’s not five anymore and he completely brushes it off), it’s STILL sweet that he’s trying. When it comes to trying to fix relationships, you got to take baby steps remember? I would have at least appreciated him as a character if this is the route they went, but of course.....now we’re at the part you knew was coming. The part that REALLY grinds my gears, the part that basically ruined any from of likability I could have had for him when it came to him and Octavia. Stolas says he’ll get the security going, and when he explains that they’re rich and famous (so demons would go after them) WHO does he invite as a bodyguard?
THE MAN HE’S FUCKING CHEATING ON WITH HIS WIFE OF COURSE. THE MAN THAT’S LITERALLY THE PROBLEM TO THIS WHOLE SITUATION.........BLITZO.
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Now, I’m going to speak calmly, so let me share something about myself. Whenever I try to bring up HUGE unpopular opinions when it comes to Viv and her works, I always genuinely try to be calm and not be petty at all. I feel like if you’re petty, people are most likely to not listen to you. Now, yes, I’ll admit that I AM petty from time to time when it comes to my HH/HB and Viv related posts, but...I just have to say this because...I’m sorry. I have nothing against people who disagree with me on Stolas being a good dad but I just....is the fandom...blind? Like....did we ALL watch the same video? Is the crew blind? Because this....THIS right here, is ALL the proof you need pointing to Stolas being a shitty dad. I think the worse part is that this ain’t even the ONLY proof that points to that, but it is a huge one, the one that everyone saw yet....no one batted an eye for some reason.
So let’s recap........Stolas sees his daughter upset, especially since he ruined the relationship between him and his wife by cheating on her. In attempts to cheer her up, he tells her they’ll have a day to one another, JUST THE TWO OF THEM, and brings her to a theme park she used to love when she was younger, not really getting her as a person NOW, but still trying. He then says they need security since they’re so famous, and so...he brings along Blitz, the person he’s fucking, the person who’s the center of the main problem that’s ruining his daughter and wife’s life, JUST TO FLIRT WITH HIM. Because yes, we DO learn that he can fend for himself, so not only did he LIE to his daughter about needing security, but he brought blitz along just to get his hard on, when again, the whole point he was DOING this in the first place was to spend time with his daughter. This is why I don’t get the fandom. How...HOW is he a good dad? I’m not even DONE with this post yet and I already managed to explain why he sucks. I feel like the crew and fandom just saw this scene and brushed it over, because I swear, NO ONE EVER TALKS ABOUT THIS SCENE. Ever. Everyone is just blinded by the song he sang, and the ending, which yes, we’ll get to. But holy FUCK guys, this man stooped the bar low all the way to Gahanna.
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The funny thing is out of all of this is that at the same time, he ACTUALLY is trying still. He asks his daughter to check out the rides with him, looks at shirts and toys with her, and suggests going to see Robo Fizz’s show since she “loved” it so much as a kid. Again, he’s not really listening to her at all and seems blind (which btw, even if he’s trying, that doesn’t excuse him not listening to her) but he’s STILL trying. However, like I said before, his effort is literally RUINED once he decides to bring blitz along. I don’t understand why Viv decided to go this route. I don’t get why we couldn’t have this episode just be centered around Stolas and his daughter trying to connect with one another, instead of pointless filler scenes with Moxxie and Millie, and a scene with Blitz and Robo fizz that goes nowhere. Blitz and his crew did NOT need to be in this episode, but...of course they had to for the Stolatz shippers and M&M lovers. Oh, and I guess we’re following the Steven Universe law as well, where the main characters HAVE to be in every episode no matter what. I’m trialing, so let’s continue.
So yeah, throughout the whole episode, Stolas is constantly flirting with blitz on the side. Can I just be the first to say (since I guess again, the fandom and crew didn’t seem to notice or care) Stolas flirting with Blitz in FRONT OF HIS DAUGHTER IS DISGUSTING. Not only is he being inappropriate as all hell, (being vulgar and saying blitz is the only man who can fuck him when she’s RIGHT there) but he DOESN’T EVEN BOTHER TO THINK HOW SHE MIGHT FEEL IN THIS SITUATION. Like this “best dad in all of hell” apparently has the nerve to flirt with the key to this families problems, in front of his daughter who’s literally depressed and miserable BECAUSE OF THIS. Like....WOW guys, Stolas is SUCH a good dad omg yess good owl birb 🥺 NO. Just no. Christ, if I had a father who tried to fix his relationship with me by bringing me to a place I was specifically vocal about NOT wanting to go, as well as bringing the person he’s cheating on my mom with just to get his popsicle standing, I would have said “fuck off, you don’t deserve my love”. I’m sorry, but it’s the truth. Let’s wrap this up.
So, after Octavia FINALLY has had enough with her fathers bullshit and storms off (as she should yass queen) Stolas follows her to a fun house, (oh, of course not before asking where Blitz is because he’s his “night in shining armor”) where she’s sitting alone, in tears.
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And so, we’re finally at this episodes ending, the famous scene of Stolas consoling his daughter, the scene that everyone said was “moving” and brought people to tears. The scene that wraps this whole mess up, even if it’s waaay to fucking soon to fix a complex relationship like this but again, whatever. It starts out with him sitting next to her, saying “I take it you are not having fun”. I.....GEE YA THINK? What could have brought you to THAT conclusion? Maybe it’s because you forced her to go some place she didn’t want to, and practically ignored her emotionally all day just to flirt with your sex toy but I could...COULD be wrong. Anyway, Octavia says she didn’t want to come here, and he actually apologizes, but of course saying he thought she loved it here even though any smart full grown adult would know that she’s too old for this shit and would have actually LISTENED to her when she said it the first time. Octavia expressed that she was happier when she was kid, when Stolas wasn’t with Blitz and when her parents weren’t arguing all the time. Again, I can appreciate what Stolas says here, because he finally does admit that he should have listened to her, but that’s part of the problem guys. He didn’t, and he brought blitz along. Finally, we get to the part that I think is the most important.
After Octavia says she wants to go home, but that home doesn’t feel like home anymore, Stolas....actually tries to explain how he feels about his wife. A person who used to love someone trying to explain to a child why they don’t anymore is a VERY hefty subject, and a very hard thing to do, ESPECIALLY if that child is your kid, who wants you two to be together again. I want people to know that despite everything I’ve said and what I’m TRYING to say, I’m going to say it now. I don’t think Stolas should get with Stella. I’m not saying he’s a shitty dad because he’s not in love with her anymore, or doesn’t want to be with her, because not being in love with someone anymore isn’t a bad thing, you need to do what’s best for you, otherwise you would end up miserable. I’m saying he’s a shitty dad because he doesn’t listen to her, doesn’t think of how she would feel, and most importantly, DOES NOT PUT IN THE EFFORT. Before I elaborate though, let’s finish this ending. So like I said, Stolas tries to explain what’s going on with his wife. He tries to tell her that he doesn’t love her anymore, and that he’s not happy with her, but......he just can’t get it out. He doesn’t have the words, nor knows how to tell his daughter that he can’t just go back to loving her to fix everything. Now...when it came to this scene, I didn’t know what to think. Some people found this part heart wrenching but positive for Stolas, since people seem to think that the reason he didn’t have the words was simply because he KNEW what he did was wrong, so he couldn’t say anything to back himself up. Others took that scene of him just not knowing how to say it. For me....well, I disagree with the first one. Knowing Viv, it seems more like he said that just because he didn’t know how to say it, not because he knew he was in the wrong. If he knew he was in the wrong, he would have changed his actions, he would have LISTENED to his daughter, and at least TRIED to fix his relationship with his wife, as well as cutting off blitz for a bit to make up lost time with his daughter. But...he doesn’t do that....does he?
Instead, it turns out that Octavia wasn’t upset about Stolas being a twat, she was upset because she’s afraid that Stolas will LEAVE her and run off with blitz. Wow Viv.....really? Yeah okay. Anyway, that’s when Stolas says he would NEVER leave her.....and......guess what guys? EVERYTHING IS OKAY NOW!
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Yup! Everything okay, apparently all Stolas needed to do was tell his daughter he would never leave her, (because out of EVERYTHING he did to her, THAT was the biggest problem apparently) and their relationship is now magically fixed! Fuck this. I’m sorry....I....what...what kind of writing is this? And thanks to the “glorious” writing here, everyone thinks Stolas is an amazing dad, simply because he said ONE thing to her. Not because he apologized, not because he changed his actions, but because he said he wouldn’t leave her. Apparently after the HELL he put his daughter through simply because he’s a creepy horny PERVERT, this was ALL the fandom needed to instantly say he’s a good dad. Wow. But....hey....ya know what? Maybe he will get better. Maybe after seeing how hurt he made his daughter and wife, maybe after everything him and his daughter have been through, maybe he won’t go back to loving Stella, but making a change for his daughter, fixing the relationship with his wife and ease down on blitz so he can work on being a better person, so that this broken family can slowly heal and-
OH WAIT A MINUTE.....
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PFFFFT......SCREW THAT. ACTUALLY PUTTING IN EFFORT TO HELP MY DAUGHTER AND TRY TO BE BETTER? FUCK MY DAUGHTER! LET’S GO BACK TO FUCKING BLITZ. WHO CARES IF MY DAUGHTER IS LIVING IN A BROKEN HOUSEHOLD, AS LONG AS I GET THAT SWEET IMP DICK, I’LL BE OKAY.
So....circling back to my question before....is the fandom blind? We’re all looking at the same thing right? How this man literally saw his daughter at her worst, and despite him apologizing to her, he goes back to fucking blitz as if episode 2 NEVER HAPPENED. I....we’re literally back at the beginning. NO changes were made, we’re RIGHT back where we fucking started. No “hey blitz, I need to focus more on my daughter so we can’t fuck right now” or “hey blitz, I’m going to have to stop seeing you because right now I need to focus on my daughter”, NOTHING. He’s just screwing around with the man who’s the problem to all of this, not even mentioning or thinking of his daughter, hell, he’s STILL SCREWING BLITZ IN THE SAME BED STELLA WAS GETTING ON HIS CASE ABOUT. If episode 2 didn’t ruin Stolas for me, it was damn well episode 5, because this reveals he made ZERO changes for Octavia. Best dad my FUCKING ass.
And you know what? I’m damn glad Stella took Octavia with her for weekends, because after THIS? This man doesn’t even deserve to look in his daughters direction until he gets his shit together. He can’t even freaking figure out if he truly loves blitz, or sees him as a play thing. Stolas does NOT deserve Octavia, I said what I fucking said. Stolas might as well run off with blitz, because blitz is all he seems to care about. And I don’t care if Stella isn’t the best mother, I truly don’t believe Octavia should be with him. Yeah it’s a hot take, but I’m sick of people saying he’s a good dad when he not only didn’t TRY to change for the sake of his daughters mental health, but he goes back to fucking blitz, and not even trying to fix the relationship with his wife. Christ, he literally used the fact that Octavia was away for HIS BENEFIT in episode 7, just so he could get close to blitz. It doesn’t matter if he genuinely loves his daughter guys. The fandom doesn’t seem to understand that you can GENUINELY love someone and still treat them like shit, or make wrong decisions. Just because you love someone, doesn’t mean you’re a saint when it comes to the relationship. I really hope in the future of this show, Stolas either puts in effort to change, or gets the consequences coming to him. And NO, Stella trying to kill him doesn’t count. I’m sick of the fandom siding with Stolas simply because Stella is worse. I don’t care if she’s worse, Stolas still did what he did, he still SUCKS AS A DAD.
He’s a HORRIBLE husband, and a horrible father. Thank you for reading.
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