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[stagefoureddiediaz]

Ok So who is down for a bit of a wild Eddie Diaz is Freddie Mercury theory that is actually based in colour theory?!!

Yeah, yeah, I know that sounds insane but hear me out!

So Freddie superstar queer man of moustache wearing fame who also happened to sport a swept back floppy haired look in the 1980’s

Remind you of anyone??

Yeah - similar hairstyle and moustache! Keep that in mind as we continue!

Did you know that he never actually confirmed his sexuality publicly?

He hinted at it in the lyrics of Bo Rhap - which he wrote (and released with Queen) in 1975 when he was figuring things out. At that time he was in a relationship with a woman (Mary Austin - who he called his wife even though they never married. They remained best of friends and she was at his side when he died - he left her most of his estate) but had an affair with a man - and was also dealing with religious and childhood trauma (he was sent to catholic school and had a difficult upbringing at the hands of his mother). Bo Rhap was Freddie sorting through all of his feelings around his sexuality - the lyrics can be interpreted in many ways but the other members of Queen have spoken about its meaning being clear and personal to Freddie at the time. So ‘mama’ is a reference to the Virgin Mary and also to his mother - playing on both his childhood and religious traumas, saying he didn’t mean to make them cry is about not wanting to disappoint them but also about needing to be true to himself. ‘Just killed a man’ is about the death of his heterosexuality. I could go on (I can always write a post explaining the lyrics more fully if that is something that would interest anyone - Queen and Freddie were a hyperfixation of mine as a teenager!!) but I won’t in order to keep to my actual wild theory!

Now I wonder who that sounds like?? Childhoood trauma at the hands of his mother, catholic upbringing that didn’t fit with who he is, relationship with a woman who he loved but didn’t love the right way?? Yeah that sounds remarkably like a certain Edmundo Diaz if you ask me.

Now the moment Freddie actually ‘came out’ without actually coming out and essentially confirming he was not straight (there is debate about if he was gay or bi because he referred to himself as bi) was when he released ‘The Great Pretender’ in 1987 - when he was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS (he had been showing symptoms since 1982 but he also never actually confirmed his diagnosis until the day before his death in 1991) The reason this is significant in relation to Eddie DIaz is multi fold!

Firstly this was the moment Freddie chose to shave off his moustache as a symbol of not hiding who he was anymore and he never grew it back. So for Freddie Mercury his moustache was a literal mask and not a symbol of his queerness. The song is literally about coming out to the world and confessing and not hiding who you are and about wanting to fit in even though you are different. When we have had Episodes titled Masks, confessions, and have wannabes coming up - and we have Eddie Diaz shaving off his moustache as a symbol of not hiding any longer - choosing to embrace his true self - that’s a pretty loud parallel if you ask me.

Now to the colour theory of it all - because you see we have pink coming to the party for both Eddie and Freddie!

Freddie wore this wonderful double breasted pale pink satin suit for the promotional photographs and for the music video of ‘The Great Pretender’ and the scenes he wore it for in the music video were the ones that symbolised him being his true self as he reflected back on his life and all the various costumes and ‘disguises’ he wore throughout his life and career.

And now we’ve had Eddie in Pink for two very key scenes - the only time he has worn pink in the entire show.

Firstly we have the karaoke scene with Eddie in his Crockett and Tubbs pale pink suit and dark pink shirt.

And then we have Risky business Eddie in a pale pink shirt

Both times Eddie has worn pink pale pink have been in connection with being shown his true unmasked and unfiltered self - at the karaoke we see him letting loose and just enjoying himself, and then we have the newly shaven Eddie dancing the Risky business dance finding joy in something. They’re both scenes about Eddies joy, his freedom and him expressing himself. They’re about showing the audience who the real Eddie is - when he isn’t weighed down by all the other things in his life.

Oh hey look, its not even just the pink parallels of it all because we also had drag queens in the great pretender music video (L-R Roger Taylor, Peter Straker and Freddie Mercury) just like we did in the Karaoke scene.

And then we have the green and pink parallel!

Because something I have been side eyeing hard since we first got the stills for the karaoke scene is the colour swap for Buck and Eddie. This was the first time we saw Eddie in pink - in any real colour colour to be honest - Eddie has stuck to a pretty rigid colour palette since he first appeared in Under pressure (oh look yet another Queen reference!) always in muted shades rarely wearing anything bright and generally in a green, grey, blue, black and white colour palette with a little bit of burgundy/maroon thrown in. The only time we’ve really seen him in anything close to a bright colour is the yellow shirt from 601 which we have just seen again in 806. Buck however has worn pink on numerous occasions (Mays graduation party, the tsunami, the hilly coffee maker scene, when Chim figures out Buck knew where Maddie was scene etc etc) and so it is a staple colour for him. Mint green however is not a colour he wears - in fact Buck wearing green more generally is not common at all (especially outside of break up scenes!). So I was already looking for significance in the colour choices that had been made - but didn’t have all the pieces (and not just because the actual karaoke element of the scene had been cut) - until now! Now it is very clear that wardrobe and ABP have to have been given specific colour instructions about Eddies costume colour - because they needed it to play into the Freddie Mercury concept - the pink suit and the swept back hair, the drag queens - the entire thing was a nod to the great pretender and basically the kicking off of a queer arc for Eddie - now backed up by the 806 scene.

I wrote at the time in my meta about pink being the colour for the season and being a play on innocence and naïveté - which did fit with this scene and Eddie in this scene, but it also felt like it wasn’t the entire answer - with the context of the risky business Eddie scene though - now it is making sense - it is about showing Eddie letting go and being free, but it is also symbolic of Eddie becoming lighter (and no I don’t mean in terms of the fact he seems to only wear half his clothes when he’s in pink!) as he allows his true self to see the sunlight.

It also gives us this very interesting parallel/mirroring - Eddie in Pink - Buck in green - in both scenes - the framing is the same - right down to Eddie drinking his beer!

Notice how the tone has swapped though - Eddie darker toned in his darker pink shirt while Buck is super pale in the mint green - switched to Eddie in the super pale pink while Buck is in the very dark green. In S7 both are in relationships and they’re all over each other - because it is ‘safe’ to do so - its the most intimate we’ve ever actually scene them (physically I know they’ve metaphorically been closer) Then when they’re both single they’re keeping a foot apart!

The parallel is a really interesting one - this idea that the episode before - in 705 both Buck and Eddie nearly end up single but choose to stay/ pursue relationships that are not the right fit for them - highlighted by this karaoke scene showing who there person actually is - now backed up by the final scene of 806 - reversed colours and all - showing who their person is after both relationships have ended. The light and dark of both scenes plays into who is in the better place in that moment - So Buck was in the best place in 706 while Eddie is in 806. The other aspect of the two scenes is the loud v quiet. Bucks bi arc being a loud and bright colourful affair full of drama etc, while Eddies is taking a more sedate and quiet route - much like the quiet of a scene where they just sit together in silence. This is a reflection of what each needs in those moments - Buck needed the world to accept him and his bisexuality in 706 and in 806 its about Eddie accepting himself. Their journey’s from here on out are the opposite - Buck now needs to sit in the silence and accept himself while Eddie needs the acceptance of the outside world (namely his parents and Chris) they are holding mirrors up to each other and it perfectly highlights their respective personalities and wider journeys. It also reflects the duality of Freddie Mercury himself - a complete showman - confident and full of charisma on stage - off stage however he was, by all accounts a quiet and unassuming but complex man who accepted himself privately but wasn’t able or wiling to share all of himself with the world (as was and is his right).

So the Freddie Mercury parallel that it seems Tim is playing into is very loud and telling and the colour theory is backing it up perfectly so far.

This is a rambling mess - it’s 2:30am and I should be asleep so apologies if it makes zero sense, but I hope it does!

[itstimeforstarwars]

I think it's really funny when people say I'm converting them either to "korkie is a kenobi" or "korkie is not a kenobi" truthers. You don’t need to be a truther if you don’t want to. Join me in the middle with Schrodinger's Kenobi, where Korkie both is and is not a Kenobi until I figure out which option makes the plot funnier.

[welldonekhushi]

Average "Bell" conversation about Russell Adler be like:

@efingart @imagoddamnonionmason

[gnomey22]

A gift of Failtopia text posts

For the big day, I thought it’d be fitting to give you all a new helping of what seems to be everyone’s favourite thing I do here. Not that I’m complaining, these are still a lot of fun to make!

Previous volume:

https://www.tumblr.com/gnomey22/769055308809191424/a-milestone-of-failtopia-text-posts?source=share

[katiekatdragon27]

why does answer time treat beep like total garbage, for real

I don't think it does actually. Sure, she is the butt of a lot of jokes, but that does not necessarily mean the show treats her bad. She's the result of a normal person being placed in a hyperactive and wacky world. She is going to be roughed up in that environment.

There are a lot of characters being tossed around in both AT and ATS, but I never see anyone complaining about Bing being literally baked into a chocolate bar, Bo being thrown around a construction site, Bang's whole endeavor in Emmett's place or Boop being tied to a rocket and blowing up. Not to mention the entire intro is them flying through the air and hitting their head on a target. They all get their fair share or being smacked around.

They are all equal lol, it is just more obvious with Beep because the head on her shoulders is just too good. I honestly feel more sympathy for Boop and Bo cuz they have it worse imo, but that is just me.

Just some thoughts tho, feel free to disagree. Have a great day^^

[samthecookielord]

my friend is going to pax west and i wanted her to get something signed for me... so i spedrun this as fast as possible sfdhfdshjfsd

[silkieluv]

Intro post!!

Hellooo, I'm Joppy! I wanted to follow my favorite author's updates, but confessed my desire to rewrite Skybound and now I just puke my thoughts straight into here

I’m writing a Skybound fanfiction that will be Jay-centric. Basically just maturing the themes and like any other ao3 writer, make my favorite character suffer.

Bro_z0ne on AO3! In case you're wondering where you're supposed to read this from.

Keep in mind while I do repeat there will be heavy stuff, I strictly mean I want to challenge myself with the writing and accuracy, and seeing how much I can have Jay suffer

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I’ve been writing for 3 years (if you count random mini-stories I wrote in the middle of classes)

Ironically enough, I first started watching Ninjago almost 3 years ago, and it was my first fanfcition fandom

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My favorite character is Jay! Straight up because I am naturally drawn to silliness, I love lightning (not the word though, I hate the word lightning), and because we are SO alike. It's actually INSANE.

My favorite ship is bruise (Cole x Jay). They mean more than the world to me and I can scream every time I see content of them. I love them as one sided too (Cole liking Jay, but Jay liking Nya)(Jay liking Cole, Cole uninterested)

Also that way the love triangle would be a REAL one. Nya->Cole->Jay->Nya........ etc

My favorite artist is Bo Burnham (I know, I'm stuck in 2020, but I can't help it). As of now I really like 'Nerds (Studio)', but in the past I was really into 'That Funny Feeling', 'Bezoz II', 'My whole family...' and ofc 'Welcome To The Internet' so what I'm saying it, by the time you read this, my preference might have changed

Seabound is my favorite season! Absolute work of art that I would buy for a bajillion dollars if it was sold in an auction (and if I had that kind of money)

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DNI: Is the usual stuff (haters, transphobes, etc...), but also Jay haters... any insult towards this boy feels oddly personal. Don't talk to me about politics or where I'm from (AKA don't ask for personal information).

INTERACT: Any Ninjago fan. Nobody irl knows what that is where I'm from so I would LOVE to talk about it with someone. I don't care who you vote for, I don't care what you believe in, I don't care where you come from, if you're funny/nice (doesn't have to be both), you may chat with me :3

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Seriously, feel free to chat with me (don't just say 'hi' though or I'll block you, fearing you're some kind of scambot). Jokes aside, I am worth of your time, I promise (>_<;)

Or, yk, chat box exists

Also know that I'm always open to criticism and opinions (outside point of views) since at the end of the day, I want to publish my work and I want people to like it, and you are people

[sukunas-play-thing]

Sometimes, your obsession love for Sabo makes me curious what about him got you like this? Like I'm genuinely curious how it started if you don't mind my asking...

I'm obsesssssssssssed he's so pretty 😍 🤧 my favorite brother out of the three for sure.

Ace is what got one piece on my radar because I haven't officially watched it until maybe a year ago. And then I looked up buggy and found myself down the rabbit hole. I came across the revolutionary army, and went down a whole rabbit hole on that one and that's how I discovered Sabo.

I love your question because it gave me a chance to really think about it

I do have a thing for blondes irl so that's what initially caught my attention at first glance. Then I read about him.

I like a reckless leftist with views the same as mine, he's so very kind and compassionate but hides it to stay face in front of his boss. He's an amazing brother and holds alot of guilt for not being inaction to prevent something horrible.

His style is so sexy, I love a man that's put together and clean. He's a good fighter and deserves all good things in life. (I also like how hot headed he is. That man would defend your honor and integrity till his dying breath.)

And I just know he'd be an amazing partner. He's cooler than people let on or even care to question, or realize. Many people don't popularize Sabo because their convinced he's Ace 2.0. Or made as an apology for killing off Ace.

And it infuriates me. Sabo is his own person and he's been hinted at way before Aces unfortunate passing. I could go on and on about him but I don't want my ask to be so long. So that's all I'm going to express lol. Thank you for asking too. This was really fun to answer 💕💛💖❤️💓💗💓💕

[st0nesnglitter]

Response to “are you guys in a relationship? You’re always flirting with each other” bAHAHA

[no-tengo-ojos]

le chat est boing boing, le chat est boing boing

[alleycatsulli]

You guys should totally come join us in our Brotherhood of Steel server on discord. 😏 Its a party! Come join our shenanigans! We RP as OC and Cannon characters. Ad Victoriam🫡

[decimal86]

Ranking The Incident's members from "normal-ish straightman" to "interesting weirdo (affectionate)" based on their personalities. I am sorry if you disagree, but I respect your opinions on this matter.

1. Shrimp. Despite her admittedly off-putting smile, she's also just a very kindhearted young girl with a love for music. Consistently seems to fill the role as a younger sibling for other members to defend. Shrimp just wants to make others happy and seems like a relatively normal shark girl idol.

2. Big Bill. Surprisingly, for a buff, humanoid duck, he actually seems pretty chill. Don't have much to say about him, so he gets this by default.

3. Orion. Probably the closest to the "traditional" heroic archetype, being a strong and devoted family man with plenty of skill as a swordsman. He loves his daughter, plays both classes to the best of his ability, and is probably the voice of reason a lot of the time. The only thing keeping him down a bit is his odd attempts at giving presents and seeing an immortal chef with a thousand-yard stare and massive eyebrows as the best pick for a partner.

4. Erica. In a way, I see her and Orion as two sides of the same coin, being dedicated warriors who changed classes with a strong urge to keep their team safe. However, her Season 2 development led to her throwing much of her caution to the wind, so her temper and violent streak knock her placement down a bit. Still, I definitely could see her being the type to call others on their crap and forcing herself back into the straightwoman role if really needed. Very much a case of "only functional by comparison."

5. Failboat. The man, the myth, the definitely (maybe) not a furry, he's... gone through a lot since the first season. While it's difficult to say where the creator ends and the character's personality begins, I personally see C!Fail as a pretty nice guy, just world-weary and desperate for a break after his experience of the world. (TBF, makes sense given his relationship with Chat). Also, any man who eats spaghetti with cat paws on cannot be labeled as normal.

6. Bo. Certainly not the most unhinged even after her vampire transformation, but her generally seeming on edge a lot of the time makes me feel she deserves this position. Honestly, I'd just say her position fluctuates as much as Failboat's and Erica's.

7. Friend. While we likely can't truly judge a maybe-divine entity with human norms, I do think them being fairly serene and forgiving, yet also casting Righteous Anger with zero hesitancy and a stone cold smile, can speak for itself.

8. Mar. While his stoicism and apathy towards the zany nature of his party do make him appear normal at first, I'd argue it also makes him nearly as unhinged as the two members below him. Except, instead of being the "blast the door off the hinges" unhinged, he's the "saw it down and let it fall over" kind of unhinged. An odd mix of blank mindedness, Italian plumber cosplay, and top-notch leadership. To quote one of the memes @gnomey22 posted, Mar is "queer as in gay, yes, but also queer as in really very peculiar." He sees recklessness but willingly chooses to just watch it happen.

9. Chi. This, THIS is a character that I feel like could actually break everything in her body, survive and get healed, and immediately repeat whatever it is she just did—either for science, her love of fire, or just because it's fun. Sometimes for her friends, yeah, but mostly one of the above things. She sees everything from gender norms and to the laws of chemistry and just goes, "Hmm... nah, not really up for that," and defies them openly and instantaneously. Honestly, though, I vibe with it. Can definitely see why a lot of people like her!

10. Chat. I mean, what did you expect? They're a loose cannon both literally and figuratively. They spread mayonnaise on Failboat's head when he was ill. Proclaimed their friendship with their team before firing them at the enemy. They're a bundle of untamed voices, like a nest of fire ants who lost a pheromone trail.

...Well, that took longer than I thought. Hope anyone who sees this enjoyed it, though!

[flowermist7432]

Lately i've been utterly crushed by my past and really conflicted on how I should feel towards my past-self. Sometimes I think "I was such a shitty person, gross, cringey, loud and annoying. Cant believe i did that, if how i acted as a 11 years old got out id be cancelled for sure. Im glad i was bullied and hurt because now I am humbled and a better person." but another part of me goes "That was a child! she was a girl who had a lot of emotions and cared and wanted to save bugs from being stepped on and hug her friends. she wanted to be loved and she didnt deserve what happened!"

[lys-jeorge]

[gnomey22]

A milestone of Failtopia text posts

The thousandth (real) post on this account. Of course, it had to be a new volume of the series that started it all, but in order to make it extra special, I’ve also made sure all twenty “main characters” got representation in this volume.

Previous volume:

https://www.tumblr.com/gnomey22/767983309498286080/a-revival-of-failtopia-text-posts?source=share

Next volume:

https://www.tumblr.com/gnomey22/770876838653345792/a-gift-of-failtopia-text-posts?source=share

[thewhizzyhead]

being a busy ass student with student journalism gigs on one hand and comm academic shit on the other is very interesting because with the jam-packed life I live I only really get to breathe at like late lAAATE night when no one can bother me about my responsibilities other than myself. that being said that's also when creative brain goes into overdrive and now misfits finally has the final draft of its opening number woo