#((when they themselves cannot!))

[strangeracrossthestreet]

credits for the images:

letstalkpalestine

[fairuzfan]

Palestinians are blamed for not being kind enough to their occupiers again and again. For not using the right words to describe them. And then they turn around and try to preach politics to us, how we're "oversimplifying" things. I promise you — we know how the system works better than you do. That is why it is all of our dreams to change it. To continue to play in this system is acceptance of the occupier's logic and practices. We will not accept such a thing because their goals are antithetical to our lives. Do not fall for their propaganda — their goal is to obfuscate the truth with half truths and incomparable circumstances.

[lucabyte]

A belief in Nominative Determinsim

[lunacias]

She's feeling a swell of an emotion at confessing all of this. She works to get it under control. /// Although he can't understand her, HAYWARD, too, is choking up a little at the sound of PAIGE's voice.

[dennisboobs]

standing in front of a firing squad would have been easier than reading this script i need to be shot

[zoomclown]

do you think that Aubrey left Warren in there with Gordon for the same reason she gave the bluesky unit Gordon's voice. She knew that Warren was probably the only person who'd be able to keep him calm as he was waking up. A familiar voice to help him acclimate. Possibly the last person he saw before losing consciousness and the first person he's ask about when he woke up. Do you think she knows they're in love even though they haven't figured it out yet. Do you think-

[strawberri-draws]

shuichi posting

[haleigh-sloth]

The Isagi Effect:

Bachira:

Boy was in love within minutes of laying eyes on him.

Chigiri:

Made him want to actually play again.

Barou:

Made him an aggressive yet oddly supportive simp.

Nagi:

Made him go from lazy house cat to barely motivated house cat then back to lazy house cat.

Kaiser:

Reminded him of his horribly abusive father?????????

Rin:

Reminded him of his brother who shockingly and cruelly abandoned him??????

The range I'm telling you. It's impeccable.

[mollysunder]

For once I actually went through the Arcane AMA and found those quotes about Silco's motivation. It's kind of wild to see it in full context.

First, I didn't even know the "dirty little thing" insecurity was an agreed upon perspective, I just thought it was one writer's opinion but no, Christian Linke (Praeco) let us know that was Silco's thing. Ok. I can see how that can tie in to how Silco and Jinx connected, personal insecurities from a hard life.

But then Amanda Overton (leeloo104) goes into detail.

I already know the creative team said they don't think political struggle is "relatable" (yikes), but I've never seen this extra tidbit before!

What do you mean this all so Vander will respect Silco again?!!??!? First of all I could really go in about how Arcane's team seem incapable of having any character fully articulate an actual in-depth explanation about on their grievances with the status quo and what changes should be applied that isn't somehow about familial validation. *looks at Jinx*

Instead, we need unpack how this motivation is at best, very weird, or flat out doesn't make sense. The quote makes it sound like Zaun was fully Silco's idea to win back Vander's love and respect, but Silco said a free Zaun was their shared dream. And regaining Vander's respect seems like a moot point when Silco killed Vander.

Unless Silco knows Vander isn't dead, and that Singed's been slowly turning Vander into Warwick. But then why does he talk to the Vander statue like Vander is dead? I don't doubt Silco wouldn't visit Warwick even in Warwick's confused state. Either way, the Vander that Silco wanted to receive validation from doesn't exist anymore.

I get that they probably wanted to connect Silco's motivation to Jinx's obsession with Vi, but that can be problematic too! It just ends up where Silco and Jinx are written in a way where their search for emotional validation takes precedence over any attempt for them to communicate a coherent and detailed observation on the surrounding politics of their environment.

It would be one thing if they were minor characters, or this was just related to Jinx because she's the youngest in the cast and her story is about understanding who she is. But it's both of them, Silco's at least in his forties, and they're a part of the main cast. On top of that, I'd say their the two most politically influential Zaunites in the cast, and we know NOTHING about what they stand for, what they think the future should look like. Nothing, just vibes.

[thevirgodoll]

to all of my dolls finding themselves:

originality is the "aesthetic" you are looking for. individuality is the "it factor" you are looking for. from your personality, pieces, hair, cadence of voice...even down to your favorite foods or special interests. you aren't supposed to change every aspect about yourself to be more palatable for everyone you meet. that actually makes you BORING!!!

"but so and so is doing this" "but what if people don't like it" ... so??? don't take people disliking your aesthetic as a sign that you need to do something different. like, of course they don't like it or have second thoughts - it's because THEY wouldn't do it themselves because it wouldn't go with THEIR given aesthetic. HELLOO??????

unless they are like minded, stop asking other people to weigh in on the things you CLEARLY like about yourself. especially if it's a core personality trait or interest. your LIFE isn't a group project. your LIFE is not a co-op game.

and yes... people will try to force you to assimilate and follow the crowd by speaking misfortune on your rebrand, your expression, your hobbies, your chosen path out of jealousy. however, that jealousy is lowkey unspoken respect for the fact you have the candor to go against homogeneity.

your authentic dedication to everything that makes you YOU is what will bring you the illustrious life you so fervently seek in the end...not some book a celebrity wrote or a youtube video. it's in YOUR DNA to be a star already in anything you want to do.

there isn't one tutorial on this world wide web that will help you if you don't realize you have the components within you first. there is NOTHING wrong with you!!! you are EVERYTHING that is right already!!!

NEVER conform to the way they think you should shine.

[samble-movedd]

"homura is an evil abuser who wants to control madoka and hates their friends" tired trope, canonically untrue, congrats on falling for the facade put up by a middle schooler.

"homura sees herself as inherently evil and abusive due to her upbringing, past actions, and status as a witch, which is still ongoing even at the end of rebellion" fresh, new, actually closer to canon, doesn't demonize a child for being mentally ill.

[irlnorthshaw]

coach: i'm not calling you "good boy", uragiri

[keicordelle]

I'd been worried that the Haurchefant scene wouldn't hit as hard in French given how much the English made me cry, but damned if this doesn't hurt just as much, just in a different way

[TR: Heroes don't have the right to be sad...]

[TR: But you, you have such a nice smile. Try not to forget... mine...]

[miyahhhhhhhhh]

this picture is me with byler when i saw someone on twitter say no one shipped them before season 4. u have no idea.

[n1ghteeea]

No RGB episode pisses me off like “Cry Uncle” because DUDE. Oh my god.

First off, I cannot stand uncle Cyrus. He comes into his 29 year old nephew’s life (mind you, he has a house, a job and is perfectly content with it) and straight away tells him that his life’s work is not real and he should abandon everything to work for him. Like?? Who asked you?? Clearly you haven’t been in contact with him for a while because Egon has been doing parapsychology since university, so what right do you have to appear now and act all high and mighty? Not even mentioning how effortlessly rude he is to the rest of the guys even when they treat him politely. RGB better than me, I would’ve told him to get out immediately.

Second is how quickly Egon agrees to the whole “quit your job, join my laboratory” thing just because uncle Cyrus says he will be disappointed if Egon doesn’t. Again, he’s a grown man, and any other in his place would’ve told their uncle to kindly leave. The only reason why he might act the way he does is if he was raised that way. He mentions in “The Devil To Pay” that his parents were perfectionists and I imagine he might have developed a “I have to comply and be useful to not upset my family” mindset from being raised in such an environment, hence such strange decision that he knows will make him unhappy. He prefers to be hurt himself than to upset his uncle, like that’s lowkey insane.

Third is how heartbroken the rest of the team are at him leaving. I have no idea how they survived a 6-year separation between RGB and EGB because Egon was gone for one (1) day and they already were clawing at the walls and made 1,500 miles one way to ask him to come back without even being sure he’d agree. Like. Guys. They love each other so much it’s actually insane.

Overall, I LOVE this episode. It’s beautifully done, it uncovers some more of Egon’s psyche and highlights how strong the team’s relationship is. That they aren’t just colleagues or friends, they are a family.

That is to say, I’d still like to hit uncle Cyrus with hammers.

[stagefoureddiediaz]

Calling it now - this episode is going to really play on the buck wanting kids and Eddie and his constant saving children (and his want for more kids) and play on them wanting to give kids what they didn’t get themselves as children - that’s why Eddie is always first in to save kids and why we’re getting a buck and Jee baking scene.

It’s all about parenthood - the desire to be a parent (to have their kid back).

I think the sperm donor arc might be coming back into play for buck - and be part of the issues that arise with tommy - buck wanting kids v Tommy not wanting them etc.