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11/16-PCW Extreme Election Night 2024-Part Two
Last Week on PCW Extreme Political TV -PCW Owner Dawn McGill comes out and tells everyone to get ready for a hell of a ride tonight. -REPLAY: Donald Trump (American Patriots) defeated Joe Biden (Progressive Alliance) in a match that took place back in June -FEMA Commercial -SENATE MATCH: The American Patriots defeated The Progressive Alliance -Celebrities for Kamala Harris 2024 -REPLAY: Donald Trump (American Patriots) vs. Kamala Harris (Progressive Alliance)-in a match that took place in September. -Donald Trump video by Nicole Shanahan -REPLAY: J.D. Vance (American Patriots) defeated Tim Walz (Progressive Alliance) in a match that took place in October -Extreme Election Night 2024- Part Two preview -Backstage interviews with both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump -MAIN EVENT-PCW CEO MATCH: Donald Trump (American Patriots) defeated Kamala Harris (Progressive Alliance) -New York Governor Kathy Hochul gets attacked by Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon. -Jennifer Rubin of the Washington Post gets into a confrontation with Dawn McGill. -Keith Olbermann gets run over by Ron Paul’s New Libertarian Army.
Political Championship Wrestling Extreme Political TV Taped at the DC Armory on Tuesday November 5th New York City, NY Saturday November 16th, 2024
Announcers: ‘The Voice of PCW’ Johnny Suave AGE: 50 / HT: 5’ 11” WT: 195 HOME: Philadelphia, PA HAIR: Brown / STYLE: Like Ronnie Dunn / FACE: Goatee DRESS: Brown suit without tie
Colleen Crowder ‘Low-Level New York Times Reporter Trying to Make a Name for Herself’ AGE: 38 / HT: 5’ 5” WT: 142 HOME: New York City, NY HAIR: Black / STYLE: Curly / FACE: Narrow face with rounded jaw, turned-up nose, faint freckles, and thin lips. Bulging blue eyes, thin eyebrows. DRESS: Black pants suit
PCW Champion: Charlie Blackwell (American Heartland) Since 2/10/2024 Contenders: ‘Mr. Hollywood’ Kevin Daniels (Progressive Alliance) Kirk Walstreit (American Patriots) Mike the Mechanic (Main Street USA)
PCW Women’s Champion: Catherine Cline (Independent) Since 9/21/2024 Contenders: Kathryn Randall Collins (Progressive Alliance) Laura Brobert (American Patriots) ‘American Girl’ Sarah Mae Smith (Main Street USA)
PCW Tag Team Champions: Starz N. Stripes and ‘The One-Man Anti-Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism (American Patriots) Since 3/3/2024 Contenders: The Deplorables: Ray McAvay/’Prairie Populist’ William Daniels Bryan (American Heartland Coalition) The Green World Order: GreenPete/’Extreme Vegan’ Brock Cole Lee (Progressive Alliance) The Sports Entertainment Corporation: Gator Bates/The Alabama Kid (SEC) Bi-Partisan Dream Team: Blue Dog D/RINO Main Street USA: Ken Worth-American Trucker/Farmer John Deer
Opening: “Main street U.S.A boarded up and dry Knowing what once was here just makes me want to cry Used to be the favorite place Now what remains are memories even time cannot erase
Old man Johnson’s store, where we grew up too fast All that remains today are echoes from the past Used to be a booming town Now all that’s left is either broken up or broken down…”
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The Amy Grant song fades into the loud chant coming from the crowd inside the DC Armory…
PCW!… PCW!… PCW!… PCW!… PCW!… PCW!…
Johnny Suave, resplendent in his tailored suit, leans into the microphone, his voice cutting through the chaos like a knife. “Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to Extreme Election Night 2024… night two!” His eyes gleam with barely contained excitement.
Johnny Suave: I’m Johnny Suave, and joining me tonight is the incomparable Colleen Crowder.
Colleen nods, her green eyes sharp behind her glasses, but there’s a hint of unease in her posture. Johnny doesn’t seem to notice as he barrels on.
Johnny Suave: Tonight’s main event… PCW Champion Charlie Blackwell of the American Heartland Coalition puts his title on the line against ‘Mr. Hollywood’ Kevin Daniels from the Progressive Alliance!
The crowd roars its approval, and Johnny’s grin widens. He’s in his element, feeling the pulse of the audience. This is what he lives for.
Johnny Suave: But that’s not all, folks! The PCW Tag Team Titles are up for grabs as ‘The One Man Anti-Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism and Starz N. Stripes defend against The Green World Order!
Colleen leans in, her voice steady despite her inner turmoil.
Colleen Crowder: And in a match that’s sure to set the political world ablaze, Catherine Cline defends the PCW Women’s title against the ‘Ultimate Political Operative’ Kathryn Randall Collins.
Johnny nods approvingly.
Johnny Suave: Don’t forget our extreme political cage match between the American Patriots and the Progressive Alliance!
He pauses, his expression sobering slightly as he turns to his co-host.
Johnny Suave: Colleen, I’ve got to ask… last week’s shocking turn of events, with Donald Trump defeating Kamala Harris to become the new CEO of PCW… what are your thoughts?
Colleen’s eyes widen slightly, her professional demeanor slipping for just a moment. She takes a deep breath, struggling to find the right words.
Colleen Crowder: Well, Johnny, it’s certainly been… unexpected. The political landscape of PCW has shifted dramatically, and I think we’re all still processing the implications.
Johnny nods sympathetically, but there’s a glint in his eye. He knows controversy breeds ratings.
Johnny Suave: Indeed, Colleen. It’s been a week of surprises, and I have a feeling tonight’s going to bring even more!
***
Wellness Checks on the Hollywood Elite Johnny Suave leans forward, a mischievous glint in his eye.
Johnny Suave: Speaking of surprises, folks, remember all those Hollywood big shots who swore they’d flee the country if Trump won? Well, let’s check in on that mass exodus, shall we?
The screen behind him flickers to life, showing Woodward Bernstein standing in an eerily quiet airport.
Johnny Suave: Woodward, what’s the scene there?
Johnny barely contains his smirk.
Woodward, looking slightly bewildered, responds.
Woodward Bernstein: Johnny, it’s… well, it’s dead here. I’ve been camped out for hours, and I haven’t seen a single celebrity lugging their Louis Vuitton to the private jet terminal. It’s like they’ve all… vanished.
Johnny chuckles.
Johnny Suave: Vanished, huh? Or maybe they’re just hiding under their silk sheets? But wait, there’s more!
He snaps his fingers, and the screen changes to show a windswept Mindy Taylor standing on the iconic White Cliffs of Dover.
Johnny Suave: Mindy, any sign of Bono taking that drive he promised?
Mindy, hair whipping wildly in the wind, shouts over the gale.
Mindy Taylor: Not a peep, Johnny! No sign of any leather-clad Irish rockers plummeting to their doom. Though I did see a rather confused-looking sheep earlier…
Johnny’s grin widens.
Johnny Suave: Well, folks, it seems our celebrity friends are all talk and no action. And speaking of action, wasn’t Rob Reiner supposed to be going up in flames by now?
The screen switches to a panoramic view of Hollywood Boulevard. It’s business as usual – tourists, street performers, but notably devoid of any human bonfires.
Johnny shakes his head in mock disappointment.
Johnny Suave: Tsk, tsk. It appears Mr. Reiner’s fiery passion has… fizzled out.
Johnny Suave: But enough about no-shows,” Johnny continues, his tone shifting. “Let’s check in on some real drama. How are our friends at The View holding up after Trump’s win?
The screen behind him switches to a live feed from The View’s set. What greets the audience is pure chaos. Ana Navarro has Sunny Hostin in a headlock, while Sara Haines is trying to separate them. Alyssa Farah Griffin is cowering under the desk, occasionally peeking out only to duck back down. Meanwhile, Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar sit calmly at opposite ends of the table, sipping coffee and watching the mayhem with exhausted expressions.
Johnny’s eyebrows shoot up.
Johnny Suave: Well, folks, it seems there’s a bit of… shall we say, ‘spirited discussion’ happening over at The View. Who knew daytime TV could be so… extreme?
Colleen Crowder: All right. Let’s get on with it.
Johnny Suave: Stick around, folks – Extreme Election Night 2024, part two, is just getting started!
***
Pulp Fiction Videos: Kathryn Randall Collins and Catherine Cline The screen flickers to life, revealing a dimly lit back room. ‘The Ultimate Political Operative’ Kathryn Randall Collins leans into the camera, her piercing eyes gleaming with determination.
Kathryn Randall Collins: Catherine Cline, you may have the adoration of those little girls, but at Extreme Election Night, I’ll show them what real power looks like.
Kathryn’s lips curl into a smirk as she continues.
KRC: I’ve analyzed your every move, dissected your strategies. Your so-called championship reign is nothing but a carefully constructed facade.
She leans closer, her voice dropping to a menacing whisper.
KRC: I am the ultimate political operative, and I will dismantle you piece by piece. Your title, your legacy, your influence – it all ends at Extreme Election Night.
The scene abruptly shifts to a brightly lit gymnasium.
Catherine Cline… The Iowa Wunderkind… stands surrounded by cheering young girls, her PCW Women’s Championship belt gleaming on her shoulder. Catherine addresses the camera with a steely gaze.
Catherine Cline: Kathryn, you talk about power, but you’ve forgotten what real strength is.
She high-fives a beaming young fan, her voice rising with passion.
Catherine Cline: It’s not about manipulation or backroom deals. It’s about inspiring the next generation, showing them they can achieve anything.
Catherine’s eyes narrow as she delivers her final words.
Catherine Cline: At Extreme Election Night, I’ll remind you and everyone else why I’m the champion. You may be the ultimate political operative, but I’m the ultimate role model – and that’s a title you’ll never take from me.
The screen fades to black
Meanwhile, back in the broadcast booth, Johnny Suave’s voice drips with sarcasm as there’s breaking news.
***
Breaking News Johnny Suave: Breaking news, folks. Don Lemon, formerly of CNN, has announced he’s leaving ‘X’. I’m sure we’re all devastated.
Suave rolls his eyes.
Johnny Suave: Another day, another drama queen making empty threats.
The screen behind him flickers to life, showing Jimmy Kimmel sobbing into his hands the night after Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris.
Johnny Suave: And here’s Jimmy Kimmel, crying again. What else is new?
Suave deadpans, his face a mask of indifference as Kimmel’s wails echo through the arena.
Johnny Suave: Let’s go to the ring.
***
MATCH #1-PCW WOMEN’S TITLE: Catherine Cline (IND) © vs. ‘The Ultimate Political Operative’ Kathryn Randall Collins (Progressive Alliance) The arena erupts as Kimber Marshall’s voice booms through the speakers.
Kimber Marshall: Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for our first match! It will be one fall for the PCW Women’s Title! Introducing first, the challenger…
A pulsing beat drops, and Kathryn Randall Collins emerges from behind the curtain, her imposing figure silhouetted against flashing blue lights.
Kimber Marshall: She is the ‘Ultimate Political Operative! KATHRYN RANDALL COLLINS!
She raises her fists triumphantly, drinking in the thunderous cheers from the blue-clad section of the crowd.
As KRC stalks down the ramp, Johnny Suave’s voice cuts through the din.
Johnny Suave: Well, Colleen, here comes your girl. Think she’s got what it takes to dethrone the champ?
Colleen scoffs.
Colleen Crowder: Please, Johnny. KRC’s got more political savvy in her pinky than Cline has in her entire corn-fed body.
KRC slides into the ring, her eyes locked on the entrance ramp. The music cuts, and a hush falls over the arena.
Kimber Marshall: And her opponent…
Suddenly, a guitar riff explodes through the speakers, and the crowd erupts as Catherine Cline bursts onto the stage, title belt held high.
Kimber Marshall: She is the reigning PCW WOMEN’S CHAMPION… CATHERINE CLINE!
Cline beams at the sea of adoring faces, her youthful energy radiating through the arena.
Johnny Suave: Now that’s a champion!
Colleen scoffs as Cline high-fives fans as she makes her way to the ring, pausing to snap selfies with young girls wearing “Wunderkind” t-shirts. She slides under the bottom rope, locking eyes with KRC.
Colleen Crowder: Look at that disrespect. Cline should know better than to keep a seasoned operative waiting.
MATCH INFO: On September 21st, Catherine Cline defeated Kathryn Randall Collins (Progressive Alliance), ‘American Girl’ Sarah Mae Smith (Main Street USA), and ‘Alaskan Rogue’ Sierra Whalen (American Patriots) to become the PCW Women’s Champion. KRC complained that Cline disrespected her because she didn’t defer to her ‘senority’ and should have ‘waited her turn’ before winning the title.
Cline is ‘The Wunderkind from Iowa’ who’s taken PCW by storm. A huge fan favorite.
KEY MOMENT/MATCH FINISH: KRC lunges forward, but Cline ducks under her arm, using her speed to evade the larger woman.
Johnny Suave: Cline’s been playing it smart. She uses that Iowa quickness to stay out of KRC’s grasp.
Minutes tick by as the two trade holds and counters. Suddenly, KRC catches Cline with a vicious clothesline, sending the champion crashing to the mat.
Colleen Crowder: That’s it, KRC! Show her what real political power looks like!
KRC pounces, wrapping her legs around Cline’s head and locking in the gogoplata. Cline’s eyes widen in panic as she struggles to breathe.
KRC screams at the referee, tightening her hold.
Kathryn Randall Collins: Ask her!
Cline’s face contorts in agony, but she shakes her head defiantly. With a burst of strength, she begins inching towards the ropes.
Johnny Suave: Catherine Cline’s in big trouble. Can she get to the ropes?
Cline’s fingers stretch out, barely grazing the bottom rope. The referee calls for a break.
Johnny Suave: She does!
Colleen Crowder: I don’t think so. I didn’t see her touch the rope.
The referee starts the count, but KRC refuses to break the hold.
Johnny Suave: Obviously, the referee does. If KRC doesn’t break the hold, she should be disqualified.
Colleen Crowder: That’s not the narrative we’re pursuing, Johnny. Cline didn’t get the ropes and Collins is going to choke her-
Suddenly, a blur of red, white, and blue streaks down the ramp.
Johnny Suave: WAIT A MINUTE! THAT’S ‘AMERICAN GIRL’ SARAH MAE SMITH!
Sarah Mae Smith slides into the ring, forcibly prying KRC off the gasping champion.
Colleen shrieks.
Colleen Crowder: What the hell? “That’s blatant interference!”
KRC whirls on Smith, fury etched on her face. In that moment of distraction, Cline springs to her feet. She grabs KRC’s shoulder, spinning her around.
Johnny Suave: CLINE CUTTER!
The champion drives KRC’s face into the mat.
Colleen Crowder: NOOOOOOO!
Cline hooks the leg, and the referee’s hand slaps the mat. “One! Two! Three!”
Johnny Suave: SHE DID IT!
Kimber Marshall: Your winner and STILL PCW WOMEN’S CHAMPION… CATHERINE CLINE!
The arena explodes as Cline collapses in relief, clutching her retained title.
Johnny Suave: CATHERINE CLINE DEFEATS KRC AND SHE REMAINS THE PCW WOMEN’S CHAMPION!
KRC rolls out of the ring, seething with rage as she stumbles up the ramp.
Johnny Suave: An incredible victory for the Wunderkind!
Colleen’s voice drips with disdain.
Colleen Crowder: A tainted win, you mean. If it weren’t for that flag-waving interloper…
Johnny Suave: And KRC tried to cheat by not breaking the hold as directed by the referee.
Colleen Crowder: That’s not our narrative.
Johnny Suave: Whatever.
Cline climbs the turnbuckle, raising her title high.
***
‘The View’s’ Whoopi Goldberg Goes to the Concession Stand The camera pans to the concession stand where Whoopi Goldberg stands, tapping her foot impatiently. Her eyes narrow as the harried worker behind the counter fidgets nervously.
Whoopi Goldberg: What do you mean you can’t make my vegan, gluten-free, locally-sourced kale chips?
Whoopi’s voice rose.
Whoopi Goldberg: Is it because I’m a liberal? Because I speak my mind on The View?
The worker, a pimply-faced teen, gulps.
Pimply-Faced Teen: No, ma’am. It’s just… the oven’s broken. We can’t cook anything right now.
Whoopi leans in, her eyes flashing.
Whoopi Goldberg: Oh, I see how it is. Trump wins and suddenly the ovens stop working for people like me. Convenient, isn’t it?
The teen’s eyes widen in panic.
Pimply-Faced Teen: Really, Ms. Goldberg, it’s just a mechanical-
Whoopi Goldberg: Save it.
Whoopi snaps, spinning on her heel. As she storms off, she mutters.
Whoopi Goldberg: First they come for our snacks, then our rights.
***
Pulp Fiction Videos: The Green World Order and Starz N. Stripes/Stone Chism The screen fades to black, then bursts back to life with an explosion of green.
The Green World Order stands before a backdrop of lush forest, their faces set in determination.
‘Extreme Vegan’ Brock Cole Lee steps forward, his lean frame taut with energy.
Brock Cole Lee: Starz N. Stripes, Stone Chism, you claim to be patriots, but what about the planet you’re supposed to protect?
GreenPete chimes in, his muscular arms crossed.
GreenPete: Your so-called American dream is a nightmare for Mother Earth!
PeaceNick raises his hands in a placating gesture.
PeaceNick: We come not to fight, but to educate and enlighten.
Peta, their valet, holds up a sign reading “Save the Earth, Save Yourselves!”
Brock’s voice rises to a crescendo.
Brock Cole Lee: At Extreme Election Night, WE’RE CHANGING EVERYTHING!
Cut to:
The scene shifts again, this time to a star-spangled locker room.
Starz N. Stripes and Stone Chism stand tall, their tag team belts glinting under the lights.
Starz sneers at the camera.
Starz N. Stripes: Change everything? The only thing changing will be the welts on your backs after we’re done with you!
Stone nods grimly.
Stone Chism: You want to save the planet? How about we save it from your misguided eco-terrorism?
They hold their belts high, voices united in a battle cry.
Starz/Stone: At Extreme Election Night, we’ll show you what real American power looks like. And that’s not just a promise – that’s a star-spangled guarantee!
***
Back at The View Back at The View’s set, the rest of the cast stop fighting as Whoopi bursts in, her face a thundercloud.
Sunny Hostin: What is it, Whoopi? What did Donald Trump do now?
Whoopi Goldberg: Can you believe this? They refused to serve me at concessions! Said the oven was broken, but we know what that really means.
Joy Behar gasps dramatically.
Joy Behar: Those fascists! We should boycott!
***
More Breaking News The giant screen above the ring suddenly flashes to life, revealing Don Lemon’s face, larger than life and looking more serious than ever.
Don Lemon: Attention, PCW Universe,
Lemon’s voice echoes through the arena.
Don Lemon: I just want to remind everyone that I am, in fact, leaving ‘X’. This is not a drill. I repeat: I am leaving ‘X’.
Johnny Suave rolls his eyes so hard they might fall out of his head.
Johnny Suave: Let’s go to the ring.
***
MATCH #2-PCW TAG TEAM TITLE: Starz N. Stripes and ‘The One Man Anti-Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism (American Patriots) © vs. The Green World Order (GreenPete and Brock Cole Lee with Peta from PETA and PeaceNick) The roar of the crowd was deafening as Kimber Marshall stood tall in the center of the ring, basking in the energy and excitement emanating from every seat in the arena.
Johnny Suave: Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for our next match!
Colleen Crowder rolls her eyes beside him.
Colleen Crowder: Let’s just hope it’s not another scripted disaster like the last match.
As the announcers bantered back and forth, Kimber raises her microphone to address the packed audience.
Kimber Marshall: Our next match will be one fall and it will be for the PCW TAG TEAM TITLE!
The air was charged with electricity as she spoke, the fans on their feet and cheering at full volume.
Kimber Marshall: Introducing the challengers… representing the Progressive Alliance. GreenPete… ‘Extreme Vegan’ Brock Cole Lee… they are THE GREEN WORLD ORDER!
But suddenly, chaos erupted on the entrance ramp as the Green World Order burst onto the scene. The eco-warriors marched towards the ring, chanting and waving their banners high above their heads. Peta, their fierce and passionate representative, immediately spotted a fan eating a burger and launched into a tirade.
Peta from PETA: “How dare you consume the flesh of innocent animals!
She points an accusatory finger at the man who simply flips her off and takes an extra-large bite, causing cheers to erupt from nearby fans who were clearly not on board with the GWO’s message.
Meanwhile, PeaceNick, the calming force of the group, chants “Om mani padme hum” as he made his way towards the ring with a serene smile on his face. Behind him, GreenPete and ‘Extreme Vegan’ Brock Cole Lee strut confidently, basking in the adoration from their die-hard supporters in the blue seats.
Johnny Suave: The challengers look ready to take on the world, Colleen!
Colleen Crowder: As they should be. It’s about time we had some real change around here.
Kimber Marshall: And their opponents, they are the PCW Tag Team Champions, representing the American Patriots… Starz N. Stripes and ‘The One Man Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism!
Just then, Starz N. Stripes and Stone Chism emerge from backstage, waving to their supporters in the stands. The arena erupts in cheers for these true American heroes, their stars and stripes gear shining under the bright lights.
Johnny Suave: Now those are what I call true American heroes!
Colleen scoffs beside him.
Colleen Crowder: Please, they’re nothing but overrated muscle-heads.
Johnny Suave: Here we go.
MATCH INFO: The champions won the title March 3rd in a four-way tag match against The GWO, The Deplorables, and the Sports Entertainment Corporation. However, the GWO defeated Starz and Chism on September 21st and PCW Owner Dawn McGill booked this match for Extreme Election Night 2024.
KEY MOMENT/MATCH FINISH: The audience is on the edge of their seats, fully invested in the intense back-and-forth action.
But suddenly, there is a stir at ringside that steals everyone’s attention.
Johnny Suave: Oh great.
It is Professor McCarthy, wielding his ‘Good Book’ like a weapon, hoisting his ‘good book’ high above his head, its pages rife with dogmatic doctrine and things you should say, think, and believe. He’s followed by his devoted followers Ultimate Social Justice Warrior, Codee Pink, and Emily S. List ready to cause chaos.
Professor McCarthy: If you are not with us, you are against us.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Professor McCarthy: Shout down the American Patriots and anyone who does not conform to the ‘good book’!
McCarthy’s voice is filled with righteous anger. He begins urging his Flock to attack but then, the crowd roars.
Johnny Suave: IT’S THE DEPLORABLES!
Colleen Crowder: What are they doing here?
The Deplorables race from the back and charge down the ramp into the fray. ‘Red Solo Cup’ Ray McAvay and the ‘Prairie Populist’ William Daniels Bryan move like bulldozers, plowing through McCarthy’s followers with ease.
Johnny Suave: They are shutting down the shouting down, Colleen. That’s what.
In all the chaos, Stone Chism sees his opportunity and seizes it. He lifts GreenPete high into the air before bringing him crashing down with a devastating Hollywood Blockbuster.
Johnny Suave: HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER!
Colleen Crowder: This evening just gets worse and worse.
At the same time, Starz pounces on GreenPete, locking in both the American Stars and Fujiwara Arm Bar submissions. GreenPete writhes in pain as he desperately tapped out.
The bell rings, signaling the end of the match. Suave jumps to his feet in excitement.
Johnny Suave: They’ve done it! The American Patriots have retained their titles once again!
Kimber Marshall: Your winner and still… PCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS… STARZ N. STRIPES AND ‘THE ONE MAN HOLLYWOOD A-LIST’ STONE CHISM!
Johnny Suave: With help from the American Heartland Coalition, the American Patriots hold the tag belts.
Meanwhile, Colleen slumps in her chair, muttering under her breath as the victorious team celebrated in the ring.
Colleen Crowder: Typical. Brute force always wins.
***
Yet, More Breaking News Johnny Suave: All right, now-
Before Suave can finish his thought, a harried-looking intern rushes up to the announcer’s table, thrusting a piece of paper into Suave and Colleen’s hands.
Colleen Crowder: What’s this?
Suave skims it and lets out a bark of laughter.
Johnny Suave: Well, folks, in case you missed it the first dozen times…
Colleen adjusts her glasses as she scans the document.
Johnny Suave: It’s a press release from Don Lemon, confirming that he’s leaving ‘X’. Because apparently, the other two announcements weren’t enough.
Colleen’s brow furrows.
Colleen Crowder: Well, Johnny, in today’s fast-paced media landscape, it’s crucial to ensure your message reaches all demographics through multiple channels.
Johnny Suave: Multiple channels? The only channel Lemon needs is the one that leads him out the door.
Colleen’s eyes narrow behind her stylish frames.
Colleen Crowder: That’s rather glib, don’t you think? Lemon’s departure signifies a shift in the media paradigm that-
Johnny Suave: Oh, spare me the Columbia School of Journalism lecture.
As they continue to bicker, a figure in a food service uniform marches purposefully towards the announcer’s table. Suave notices him first, relief washing over his face.
Johnny Suave: Ladies and gentlemen, now we have breaking news from the concession stand!
A frazzled concessions worker, his apron stained with various condiments, stumbles onto the scene, waving a greasy piece of paper. Johnny Suave’s eyebrows shoot up as the man approaches, interrupting the ongoing bickering between him and Colleen.
Frazzled Concessions Worker: Excuse me, Mr. Suave…
The worker pants, thrusting the paper towards Johnny.
Frazzled Concessions Worker: I have an urgent update about the Goldberg situation.
Johnny takes the paper, scanning it quickly. His lips curl into a smirk.
Johnny Suave: Well, well, well. It seems our esteemed colleague Whoopi Goldberg owes the hardworking folks at concessions an apology.
Colleen leans in, her curiosity piqued.
Colleen Crowder: What are you talking about, Johnny?
Johnny Suave: According to this report…
Johnny waves the paper dramatically.
Johnny Suave: …there was indeed a mechanical issue with the oven. Goldberg’s order couldn’t be filled due to faulty equipment, not political persecution.
Colleen’s eyes narrow behind her stylish glasses.
Colleen Crowder: Oh, come on, Johnny. You can’t possibly believe that’s the whole story. In this charged political climate-
Johnny interrupts, his voice dripping with sarcasm.
Johnny Suave: Climate? The only climate affecting anything here is the one inside that broken oven. Face it, Colleen, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar… or in this case, a busted appliance is just a busted appliance.
Colleen’s cheeks flush with frustration.
Colleen Crowder: You’re oversimplifying the issue, as usual. There’s always more beneath the surface in these situations.
Johnny Suave: The only thing beneath the surface here is a faulty heating element.
Johnny’s grin widens.
Johnny Suave: But please, enlighten us with your Pulitzer-worthy investigative skills. I’m sure there’s a vast right-wing conspiracy hiding in the kitchen’s circuitry.
As they bicker, a large steel cage lowers from the ceiling.
Johnny Suave: As you can see, we are getting ready for our next match. This match will determine who controls the House.
Colleen Crowder: Seeing as the results have sucked so far, is it too much to ask for the Progressive Alliance to win this?
Johnny Suave: Wait. I thought you were a journalist… fair and impartial.
Colleen begins to respond but instead glares at Johnny.
***
Wellness Check on the Hollywood Elites A a smirk plays at the corners of Johnny Suave’s mouth.
Johnny Suave: Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for another Hollywood exodus update!
The big screen flickers to life, showing Woodward Bernstein standing in an eerily empty airport terminal.
Woodward Bernstein: Johnny, I’ve been here for hours. I have to tell you, the only celebrity I’ve seen is the Kardashians’ long-lost cousin twice removed. It’s a ghost town here!
Suave chuckles.
Johnny Suave: Well, isn’t that something? I thought we’d see a mass migration rivaling the Great Wildebeest Crossing. Speaking of wildlife, let’s check in with Mindy at the Cliffs of Dover.
The scene shifts to Mindy Taylor, bundled up against the wind, peering over the edge of the famous white cliffs.
Mindy Taylor: No sign of Bono or his car, Johnny. I’ve been watching these cliffs so long, I’m starting to think I’m the edge U2 hasn’t found yet!
Suave’s eyebrows shoot up in mock surprise.
Johnny Suave: And what about our friend Rob Reiner? Any spontaneous combustion on the streets of Tinseltown?
The camera pans across Hollywood Boulevard, showing nothing but the usual tourists and street performers.
Colleen Crowder makes a sour look.
Colleen Crowder: This is totally unnecessary.
Johnny Suave: Sure it is, we’ll check back again later.
Colleen Crowder: Wonderful.
Johnny Suave: Let’s go back to Kimber Marshall in the ring.
***
MATCH #3-EXTREME HOUSE CAGE MATCH: American Patriots (Jim Jordan (OH), Lauren Boebert (CO), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA), Chip Roy (TX), and Thomas Massie (KY) vs. Progressive Alliance (Hakeem Jeffries (NY), Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (NY), Eric Swalwell (CA), Jamie Raskin (MD), and Dan Goldman (NY) As the cage finishes lowering, Kimber Marshall stands at its center, microphone in hand, her presence commanding attention even in this intimidating setting.
Kimber Marshall: Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for our Extreme House Cage Match!”
The crowd erupts, a sea of red and blue shirts undulating in waves of anticipation.
Kimber Marshall: First, representing the American Patriots…
Kimber pauses for dramatic effect.
Kimber Marshall: Jim Jordan of Ohio! Lauren Boebert of Colorado! Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia! Chip Roy of Texas! And Thomas Massie from Kentucky!
The red-clad section of the arena explodes into cheers as the five emerge on stage. Jim Jordan, ever the wrestler, flexes his biceps while Boebert mimes firing off a round from an imaginary rifle. Greene waves a miniature American flag, Roy pounds his chest, and Massie holds up a copy of the Constitution.
The American Patriots march towards the ring and climb into the cage, each striking a pose for their adoring fans.
Kimber clears her throat.
Kimber Marshall: And now, representing the Progressive Alliance…
The blue section tenses, ready to erupt.
Kimber Marshall: Hakeem Jeffries of New York! Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York! Eric Swalwell of California! Jamie Raskin of Maryland! And Dan Goldman from New York!”
The Progressive Alliance emerges to thunderous applause from their supporters. AOC leads the charge, fist raised high. Jeffries follows, looking determined. Swalwell blows kisses to the crowd, while Raskin and Goldman wave enthusiastically.
The Progressive Alliance enters the cage, squaring off against their opponents. The tension is palpable as both teams eye each other warily.
Over at the announcer’s table, Johnny Suave leans into his microphone.
Johnny Suave: Well, Colleen, looks like we’re in for one hell of a political slugfest. Any predictions?
Colleen adjusts her glasses, a brave smirk playing on her lips.
Colleen Crowder: Oh, Johnny, you know the Progressive Alliance has this in the bag. They’ve got the youth, the energy, and the righteousness of their cause on their side.
Johnny Suave: Don’t count out the American Patriots just yet. They’ve got grit, determination, and a whole lot of red-blooded American spirit.
As the two continue their banter, Kimber exits the cage, leaving the ten competitors to face off in what promises to be an epic battle of political ideologies and wrestling prowess.
The bell clangs and chaos erupts inside the steel cage. Jim Jordan immediately grabs a kendo stick, swinging it wildly at Hakeem Jeffries, who ducks and rolls away.
Johnny Suave: And we’re off! Jordan’s on the warpath already!
Lauren Boebert scales the cage, her boots clanging against the metal. She perches at the top, eyeing Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez below. With a primal scream, Boebert launches herself off, aiming to crash onto AOC.
Johnny Suave: Look out below!
Colleen Crowder: Get out of the way, AOC!
At the last second, Ocasio-Cortez sidesteps. Boebert crashes hard onto the canvas with a sickening thud.
Johnny Suave: Ooh, that’s gonna leave a mark.
Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene has Eric Swalwell cornered. She grabs a steel chair, raising it high.
Johnny Suave: Greene’s about to introduce Swalwell to some cold, hard steel!
Greene swings, but Swalwell ducks. The chair clangs against the cage, vibrating in Greene’s hands. Swalwell capitalizes, tackling her to the mat.
Colleen Crowder: Yes! Take her down!
“Quite the biased commentary there, Colleen,” Suave remarks dryly.
In another corner, Chip Roy and Jamie Raskin grapple, trading punches. Roy gains the upper hand, Irish whipping Raskin into the ropes. As Raskin bounces back, Roy catches him with a clothesline that flips Raskin head over heels.
Johnny Suave: Raskin just got turned inside out!
The melee continues, bodies flying everywhere. Dan Goldman climbs to the top turnbuckle, eyeing Thomas Massie below, laying on a table after being double-teamed by Swalwell and Jeffries. With a deep breath, Goldman leaps, aiming for a flying elbow drop.
Johnny Suave: Goldman’s going high-risk!
Massie rolls away at the last second. Goldman crashes through a table, splintering wood flying everywhere.
Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP!
Colleen Crowder: Oh, the humanity!
Crowd: PCW!… PCW!… PCW!…
Johnny Suave: It’s absolute pandemonium in there, folks! This is what an Extreme House Cage Match is all about!
Lauren Boebert seizes a kendo stick, her eyes wild with adrenaline. She swings it at Jamie Raskin, catching him low. As he doubles over, she hooks his head and drives him face-first into the mat with a vicious DDT.
Johnny Suave: DDT BY BOEBERT!
Colleen Crowder: Oh come on, that was a cheap shot!
Colleen Crowder protesting voice is tinged with indignation.
Colleen Crowder: Raskin didn’t even see it coming!
Eric Swalwell, enraged by the attack on his ally, lunges at Boebert. His hands find her throat, and he begins to squeeze.
Colleen Crowder: Look at Swalwell go! He’s defending his teammate like a true Progressive!
Marjorie Taylor Greene spots the altercation and hefts a steel chair. With a primal scream, she brings it crashing down on Swalwell’s back. The impact echoes through the arena.
Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP!
Crowd: PCW!… PCW!… PCW!…
Swalwell drops to his knees. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez charges across the ring, shoving Greene hard.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: You keep your hands off him!
AOC’s face is flushed with anger.
Greene stumbles back, then regains her footing. She raises the chair…
Johnny Suave: Here we go!
Colleen Crowder: NOOOOOOO!
…brings down the chair on AOC in return, sending her sprawling into the ropes.
Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP!
Crowd: PCW!… PCW!… PCW!…
MTG lays the boots into AOC until Jim Jordan steps in between them.
Jim Jordan: We can settle this later. Right now, we need to-
His words are cut short as Hakeem Jeffries spins him around. In a flash, Jeffries’ foot connects with Jordan’s jaw in a devastating superkick.
Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP! SUPERKICK BY JEFFRIES AND JORDAN’S GOING DOWN!
Colleen Crowder: YES! FINISH HIM!
As Jordan crumples, his unconscious form lands squarely on top of a prone Eric Swalwell.
Johnny Suave: JORDAN FALLS ON SWALWELL. THE REFEREE SLIDES IN.
Colleen Crowder: No, no, no! This can’t be happening!
Chip Roy seizes the opportunity, grabbing Jeffries and hurling him over the top rope and out of the ring. Thomas Massie, seeing Dan Goldman trying to intervene, trips him up, sending him face-first into the turnbuckle.
The referee’s hand slaps the mat. “One! Two! Three!”
Johnny Suave: THAT’S IT!
Colleen Crowder: SON OF A BITCH!
The bell rings again, signaling the end of the match.
Johnny Suave: I DON’T BELIEVE IT! JIM JORDAN PINS ERIC SWALWELL AND THE AMERICAN PATRIOTS MAKE IT A CLEAN SWEEP!
Colleen sits in stunned silence, her mouth agape.
Kimber Marshall: The winners of the Extreme House Cage Match… THE AMERICAN PATRIOTS!
Colleen finally manages to sputter something.
Colleen Crowder: This… this is a travesty. “It’s got to be rigged!
As the American Patriots celebrate their victory, the Progressive Alliance members look on in disbelief, the cage looming over them all like a steel reminder of their defeat.
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One Last Wellness Check on the Hollywood Elite Later, Suave leans forward, his eyes twinkling with mischief.
Johnny Suave: Time for our final celebrity exodus check-in. Woodward, any last-minute departures?
Woodward appears again, this time lounging in an airport chair.
Woodward Bernstein: Well, Johnny, I did see Eva Longoria buying a one-way ticket to… Spain. Does she count as a Hollywood star?”
Suave snorts.
Johnny Suave: About as much as a participation trophy in the Olympics. Mindy, any cliff-diving action?
Mindy, now sporting a “I Waited for Bono and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt” top, shakes her head.
Mindy Taylor: Nothing, Johnny. The only thing going over this cliff is my patience.
Johnny Suave: And Rob Reiner?
The camera shows Hollywood again, this time focusing on a street vendor selling “I Survived Trump’s Re-election and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt” merchandise.
Johnny Suave: All right… let’s run down the earlier Extreme Election Night 2024 matches…
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Extreme Election Night 2024 Full Review -Catherine Cline (Independent) retains the PCW Women’s Title over ‘The Ultimate Political Operative’ Kathryn Randall Collins (Progressive Alliance) -Starz N. Stripes and ‘The One-Man Anti-Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism (American Patriots) retain the PCW Tag Team Titles over The Green World Order (Progressive Alliance) -The American Patriots defeated The Progressive Alliance in an Extreme House Cage Match -The American Patriots defeated The Progressive Alliance in the Senate 10-person tag team match -Donald Trump w/J.D. Vance (American Patriots) defeated Kamala Harris w/Tim Walz (Progressive Alliance) to become the new CEO of PCW.
Johnny Suave: Okay. It is time for our main event. The PCW Title match. Kimber Marshall?
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MAIN EVENT-PCW TITLE MATCH: Charlie Blackwell (American Heartland Coalition) © vs. “Mr. Hollywood” Kevin Daniels w/the Skanky Rich Bimbos- Paris and Nicole- and country… pop songstress Taylor Switt The arena erupts with a cacophony of cheers and boos as Kimber Marshall’s voice booms through the speakers.
Kimber Marshall: Ladies and gentlemen, this is your main event of the evening! One fall to a finish, and it is for THE PCW TITLE!
The opening riffs of “Hollywood Nights” blast through the arena as strobe lights flash. ‘Mr. Hollywood’ Kevin Daniels emerges from behind the curtain, his perfectly coiffed hair gleaming under the spotlights. He’s flanked by the Skanky Rich Bimbos, Paris and Nicole, their designer dresses leaving little to the imagination, and Taylor Switt, who’s busy taking selfies with her bedazzled phone.
Kimber Marshall: Introducing first, the challenger. Accompanied tonight by the Skanky Rich Bimbos Paris and Nicole and the Country… er… Pop Songstress Taylor Switt. Representing the Progressive Alliance tonight from Beverly Hills, California, weighing in at 220 pounds, ‘Mr. Hollywood’ Kevin Daniels!”
Johnny Suave: And what an entrance, Colleen! The Progressive Alliance fans are going wild for their golden boy!
Colleen Crowder: Of course they are, Johnny. Daniels represents everything they aspire to be – rich, famous, and utterly disconnected from reality.
As Daniels struts down the ramp, he blows kisses to the blue-seated fans, who reach out desperately to touch him. He climbs the steps and poses on the turnbuckle, flexing his muscles as the Skanky Rich Bimbos fawn over him.
Suddenly, the opening chords of “Do You Hear the People Sing?” from Les Misérables fill the arena. The American Heartland Coalition section erupts in a thunderous chorus, their voices rising in unison.
Kimber’s voice cuts through the music.
Kimber Marshall: And his opponent, from Dallas, Texas USA, weighing in at 240 pounds, representing the American Heartland Coalition… he is the REIGNING PCW CHAMPION… CHARLIE BLACKWELL!
Charlie Blackwell emerges, the PCW Championship belt gleaming around his waist. He’s accompanied by ‘Red Solo Cup’ Ray McAvay and the ‘Prairie Populist’ William Daniels Bryan. Blackwell’s face is set in grim determination as he marches towards the ring.
Johnny Suave: Here comes the PCW Champion Charlie Blackwell, Colleen. No frills, no gimmicks, just pure grit and determination.
Colleen scoffs.
Colleen Crowder: Please, Johnny. Blackwell’s just another small-town nobody who got lucky. Daniels is the future of this business.
As Blackwell enters the ring, he locks eyes with Daniels. The tension is palpable, two ideologies clashing in the squared circle. Blackwell raises his championship belt high, a defiant gesture that sends the American Heartland Coalition into a frenzy.
The ref calls for the bell, and the crowd holds its breath, ready for this match to explode into action.
Kevin Daniels launches into action like a Hollywood stuntman, his perfectly manicured fists connecting with Charlie Blackwell’s rugged jaw. The champion’s eyes blaze with fury as he absorbs the blows, his blue-collar pride igniting into an inferno of rage.
Colleen Crowder: Look at Daniels go! He’s showing Blackwell what real star power looks like!
Johnny Suave: Blackwell’s taking those shots, but for how long?
With a roar that echoes through the arena, Blackwell grabs Daniels by his designer trunks and hurls him over the top rope. The self-proclaimed Mr. Hollywood crashes to the floor with a satisfying thud.
Outside the ring, Blackwell unleashes a barrage of fists and kicks, driving Daniels into the guardrail. The crowd’s chants of “PCW! PCW!” fuel his assault.
Colleen Crowder: Would they stop with that chant?
Meanwhile, Ray McAvay and William Daniels Bryan spring into action, unfolding a table at ringside. Blackwell notices and a grim smile crosses his face.
Colleen Crowder: What are those two up to?
Johnny Suave: Looks like they’re setting the stage for some extreme action.
Blackwell drags Daniels to his feet, hoisting him onto his shoulders. With a grunt of effort, he climbs onto the ring apron.
Johnny Suave: Here we go.
Colleen shrieks.
Colleen Crowder: No… no… don’t do it!
But it’s too late. Blackwell leaps, driving Daniels through the table with a thunderous powerbomb. The crash echoes through the arena as splinters fly.
Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP! Kevin Daniels just got put through that table like a washed-up actor through rehab!
Blackwell, breathing heavily, pulls Daniels’ limp form back into the ring.
Johnny Suave: This is what happens when Hollywood tries to step into Charlie Blackwell’s world.
Colleen Crowder: Why would Hollywood want to be in Charlie Blackwell’s world?
Johnny Suave: Low taxes, for one.
The champion unleashes a series of brutal moves, each impact drawing gasps from the crowd.
Johnny Suave: Charlie Blackwell’s on fire and Kevin Daniels looks utterly spent, his perfect hair now a disheveled mess.
Blackwell charges for his signature running stampede in the corner, but at the last second, Daniels stumbles aside. The champion crashes into the turnbuckle with a sickening thud.
Johnny Suave: NO! DANIELS MOVED!
Colleen cheers.
Colleen Crowder: Yes! That’s what I’m talking about!
Seizing the moment, Daniels musters his strength and throws Blackwell into the opposite corner. He follows up with a Stinger Splash, then drops the champion with a picture-perfect DDT.
Johnny Suave: Kevin Daniels has turned it around!
Daniels covers Blackwell, his face a mask of desperation. The referee’s hand slaps the mat once… twice…
Johnny Suave: NO!
Blackwell kicks out at two, his resilience drawing both cheers and boos from the divided crowd.
Colleen Crowder: So close! Daniels almost had him!
The crowd’s roar reaches a fever pitch as Taylor Switt, the “Country…er…Pop Songstress,” saunters to the edge of the ring. Her perfectly coiffed blonde hair and sparkly outfit are a stark contrast to the brutality unfolding before her.
Johnny Suave: Look who decided to join the party.
Switt locks eyes with Blackwell, her saccharine smile dripping with malice.
Taylor Switt: Hey, Charlie!
She calls out to Blackwell in a singsong voice.
Taylor Switt: How about a little music to go with your beating?
Blackwell’s eyes narrow. He thinks: I’ve got to keep my focus. This Hollywood entourage won’t distract me from my goal.
But as he turns to confront Switt, Daniels seizes the opportunity. With a burst of energy, he leaps forward, his foot connecting with Blackwell’s jaw in a devastating Superkick.
Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP! SUPERKICK OUT OF NOWHERE!
Colleen can barely contain her glee.
Colleen Crowder: That’s how it’s done! Daniels just rocked Blackwell’s world!
Johnny Suave: Can Charlie Blackwell… shake it off?
Colleen Crowder: Ha ha. So funny.
Switt does lean over the ropes and taunts Blackwell.
Taylor Switt: That’s right. We are never, ever getting back together.
Johnny Suave: I don’t think she was ever together with Charlie Blackwell.
Colleen Crowder: You know what she means… HOW IS BLACKWELL STILL STANDING?
To everyone’s shock, Blackwell stumbles but remains standing. Daniels, his eyes wide with disbelief, unleashes another Superkick. The impact echoes through the arena.
Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP! ANOTHER SUPERKICK!
Colleen Crowder: Blackwell’s got to be out!
Johnny Suave: BUT HE’S NOT!
But once again, the champion refuses to fall. Daniels, now visibly frustrated, screams at him.
Kevin Daniels: Why won’t you stay down?!
With a primal roar, he delivers a third Superkick. The crowd holds its breath…
Johnny Suave: NO! BLACKWELL IS STILL ON HIS FEET!
Colleen interjects, her voice tinged with awe and disappointment.
Colleen Crowder: How is this possible? No one could withstand that assault!
Desperate, Daniels grabs Blackwell and whips him towards the corner where Switt stands ready, her guitar raised high.
Johnny Suave: Oh oh. Taylor’s Love Story with Charlie Blackwell is about to end.
But in a stunning reversal, Blackwell uses the momentum to grab Daniels and send him careening into the corner instead.
Colleen Crowder: Oh no.
Switt, unable to stop her swing in time, brings the loaded guitar down on Daniels’ head with a sickening crack. White powder explodes out of the guitar and the crowd gasps as Daniels crumples to the mat.
Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP! TAYLOR SWITT JUST TOOK OUT HER OWN GUY!
Colleen lets out a loud sigh.
Colleen Crowder: Figures…
Blackwell, seizing the moment, dives to the mat.
Johnny Suave: KATAHAJIME!
Blackwell locks in the Katahajime. Daniels, dazed and weakened, has no defense against the devastating submission hold.
Johnny Suave: Blackwell’s got the Katahajime locked in tight!
Daniels’ struggles grow weaker until finally, his body goes limp. The referee checks his arm once, twice, three times before calling for the bell.
Johnny Suave: BLACKWELL RETAINS!
The arena erupts as Blackwell retains his title, leaving Daniels unconscious in the ring and Switt looking on in horror at the unintended consequences of her interference.
Kimber Marshall: Your winner and STILL… PCW CHAMPION… CHARLIE BLACKWELL!
A quick look at the blue seats… empty.
Johnny Suave: Charlie Blackwell caps off what’s been a dominating Extreme Election Night 2024 for the American Patriots and the American Heartland Coalition.
The camera cuts to Suave and Colleen. Suave’s excited after a great show. Colleen looks like she wants to show up.
Johnny Suave: Any last thoughts, Colleen?
Colleen shakes her head no.
Colleen Crowder: Other than tonight was a complete disaster for the Progressive Alliance and the mainstream, legacy media… no.
Johnny Suave: All right. That’s going to do it for tonight. For Colleen Crowder…
Colleen Crowder: Is there a bar nearby?
Johnny Suave: …I am Johnny Suave. Good night everyone!
RESULTS: PCW Extreme Election Night 2024-Night Two: -PCW WOMEN’S TITLE: Catherine Cline (IND) © defeated ‘The Ultimate Political Operative’ Kathryn Randall Collins (Progressive Alliance)
-PCW TAG TEAM TITLE: ‘The One Man Anti-Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism and Starz N. Stripes (American Patriots) © defeated The Green World Order (‘Extreme Vegan’ Brock Cole Lee and GreenPete w/PeaceNick and Peta from PETA) (Progressive Alliance)
-EXTREME HOUSE MATCH: American Patriots (Jim Jordan (OH), Lauren Boebert (CO), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA), Chip Roy (TX), and Thomas Massie (KY) defeated Progressive Alliance (Hakeem Jeffries (NY), Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (NY), Eric Swalwell (CA), Jamie Raskin (MD), and Dan Goldman (NY)
-PCW TITLE: Charlie Blackwell (American Heartland Coalition) © defeated ‘Mr. Hollywood’ Kevin Daniels (Progressive Alliance)
The chorus of Amy Grant’s “Turn This World Around” plays as the show ends.
“Maybe one day We can turn and face our fears Maybe one day We can reach out through the tears After all it’s really not that far To where hope can be found Maybe one day We can turn this world around...”
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Amy Brogdon Anderson's daughter reportedly handed her gun used to kill cops - New York Post
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Gender: Female
Sexuality: Lesbian
DOB: N/A
Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Director, screenwriter, producer, actress
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A powerful friendship blossoms between a tightly wound widow and a free spirit with a shocking secret in this darkly comic series.
Directed by: Amy York Rubin, Abe Sylvia, Kat Coiro, Geeta Patel
Starring: Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini, James Marsden, Ed Asner, Diana Maria Riva, Max Jenkins, Suzy Nakamura
Release date: May 3, 2019
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Bo Burnham continues to blaze a trail from behind the scenes. This year alone, he has made plenty of great noise with directing Chris Rock’s latest special and his own feature length film Eighth Grade.
Continuing in that direction, Burnham’s next project, which he wrote and will produce, is called Gay Kid and Fat Chick, centering on teenagers taking on their bullies via their alter egos, will be helmed by veteran TV director Amy York Rubin.
It’s totally up to Bo and he certainly has gotten success exploring work behind-the-scenes in comedy over the last couple of years, but we can only wonder what he’d do if he were to another stand-up special/concert film/etc. If that is what the future holds for Bo, it’ll be unlike anything we’ve seen before, kind of like what.
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Title: Boxed In
Status: Complete
Written and Directed by: Amy York Rubin
Cast: Amy York Rubin, Misty Monroe, Ingrid Haas, Marcy Jarreau, Mo Welch, Frankie Shaw, Alison Rich
Queer Creators: Unknown
Accessibility: Captions on YouTube.
Summary: We box ourselves into teen tiny identities. This is a series about how that pretty much sucks.
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Updated List 2021 For Netflix Cancelled & Renewed Shows
Platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime are watched by a number of people all over the world. Both of these platforms telecast movies, shows, and series which are related to different genres. From thriller to action, anime, mystery, documentaries, history, and more, everything can be seen on these platforms.
Before getting started let us first talk about the shows/series you like to watch? Friends, Riverdale, Game Of Thrones? Well, all of them has a huge fan following. I personally can never get enough of watching Riverdale and Friends. Whether I am back home after work or I wanted to spend some time, Netflix has always been a savior. However, lately I got a news and it just felt like the end of the world.
Were you aware of the fact that some of the Netflix shows have been going off air and cancelled real soon? Yes, you are reading this right. The reasons behind the cancellation of various reasons bring together a plethora of reasons. Of course some shows like Dear White People and Dead To Me have a huge fan following and will be missed for sure. However, since we know that sooner or later good things do make their way, all these shows also came to an end soon.
Have you been wondering which shows got canceled? This is the piece which is apt for you. You will be able to find out all of them here itself. Hence, let’s get started without any further ado.
Netflix shows that have been renewed and cancelled in the year 2021Below mentioned is a list of the top twenty shows that have been canceled this year. Check them out to find the reasons behind the big decision. In addition to this, you will also find out if they are coming back anytime soon.
Ozark: This one has been renewed for season four. The famous television series is coming to an end in 2021. You could find this series on Netflix. Even after gaining so much of popularity, the show is gong off air this year. The show did receive a number of nominations of awards and has also won numerou titles. Some of them are the Guild award, and Emmy award. To people who have watched this series, the fourth season has divided into two different categories. Each category consists of seven episodes. However, at present the director wanted to take a break and made sure that the series is remembered by the fans.
Cast of Ozark
Jason Bateman
Alik Bateman
Andrew Bernstein
Ellen Kuras
Daniel Sackheim
Amanda Marsalis
Benjamin Semanoff
Phil Abraham
Cherien Dabis
Dead To Me: This one has been renewed for season three. The series is known to end in the year 2021. However, the series finale is a big hit and funny. But, this one did not gain too much attention. Time changes, and so does the audience. This is why it is now time to bid adieu to this series, Jenny and Judy. Even though the series was loved by some of them till date, it is finally coming to an end yet not off air.
Cast of Dead To Me
Kat Coiro
Geeta V. Patel
Minkie Spiro
Abe Sylvia
Amy York Rubin
Tamra Davis
Jennifer Getzinger
Liza Johnson
Silver Tree
Elizabeth Allen
Lucifer: The series is renewed for season six. Another fantastic which is coming to an end is Lucifer. The series premiered on 25 January 2016. With time the first season received mixed reviews from critics. A number of them praised certain characters and Elli’s performance was no exception. With time more and more seasons were released. However, they did not gain much popularity. Platforms like Netflix also cancelled the pick up of the third season.
Cast Of Lucifer
Tom Ellis as Lucifer Morningstar
Lauren German
Kevin Alejandro
D B. Woodside as Amenadiel
Lesley as Ann Branch
Scarlett Estevez as Beatrice
Rachael Harris
Kevin Rankin
Tricia Helfer as Mum
Tom Welling as Lieutenant Marcus Pierce
Inbar Lavi as Eve
You: This one got renewed for season three. There are only very few Netflix series that have grabbed the attention of people. However unfortunately, this famous thriller series has come to an end now. However, a statement was made by the director where he said that the series will be ending with a season three. The series is based on a novel which was written by Caroline Kepnes. The main role was played by Penn Badgley who was a bookseller. During the second season, the seller was a movie from New York to LA. Even though this is an irresistible show, the fans may not get to watch it anymore.
Cast of You
Penn Badgley
Victoria Pedretti
Ambyr Childers
Elizabeth Lail
Luca Padovan
Jenna Ortega
Zach Cherry
James Scully
Carmeta Zumbado
Nicole Kang
Shalita Grant
Scott Speedman
Travis Van Winkle
Atypical: This show has been renewed for season four. With the season finale, this show is going off air in 2021. However, it will still remain in the hearts of so many of them. No reasons have been found as to why the show is going off air. However, some of them are saying that the reason is because the show is very underrated.
Cast of Atypical
Keir Gilchrist
Brigette Lundy-Paine
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Michael Rapaport
Nik Dodani
Amy Okuda
Jenna Boyd
Graham Rogers
Fivel Stewart
Nina Ameri
Raúl Castillo
Ariela Barer
Graham Phillips
Sara Gilbert
Rachel Redleaf
Allie Rae Treharne
Eric McCormack
Casey Wilson
Angel Laketa Moore
Christina Offley
Kimia Behpoornia
Karl T. Wright
Major Curda
Marietta Melrose
On My Block: There is no official announcement related to the renewal of On My Block. However, it is going to end in 2021 mainly because of the pandemic. The show gained popularity but is still ending. Centered in Los Angeles, this one was based on high school teens who face different challenges.
Cast of On My Block
Diego Tinoco
Sierra Capri
Jason Genao
Brett Gray
Jessica Marie Garcia
Julio Macias
Ronni Hawk
Peggy Blow
Jahking Guillory
Paula Garcés
Danny Ramirez
Reggie Austin
Eric Neil Gutierrez
Eme Ikwuakor
Emilio Rivera
Lisa Marcos
Angela Elayne Gibbs
Ada Luz Pla
Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson
Shoshana Bush
Rob Murat
Mallory James Mahoney
Raushanah Simmons
Gilberto Ortiz
Dear White People: This series is renewed for season four. This one is coming to an end in 2021. The final episodes will show you the nest conversational end.
Cast of Dear White People
Logan Browning
Antoinette Robertson
Brandon P. Bell
Ashley Blaine Featherson
Marque Richardson
DeRon Horton
John Patrick Amedori
Giancarlo Esposito
Tyler James Williams
Caitlin Carver
Jeremy Tardy
Obba Babatundé
Brandon Black
Sheridan Pierce
Nia Long
Ally Maki
Quei Tann
Brant Daugherty
Wendy Raquel Robinson
John Rubinstein
Jeff Larson
Alex Alcheh
Francia Raisa
Rome Flynn
Luke O’Sullivan
Taylor Foster
John Paul Jones II
Tessa Thompson
Ratched: This series is renewed for season two but is going off air very soon. The series is about a nurse Ratched and is based on a real story. As of now it is twisted and ended with a superb episode.
Cast of Ratched
Sarah Paulson
Cynthia Nixon
Finn Wittrock
Sharon Stone
Judy Davis
Jon Jon Briones
Charlie Carver
Amanda Plummer
Corey Stoll
Alice Englert
Sophie Okonedo
Vincent D’Onofrio
Hunter Parrish
Brandon Flynn
Harriet Sansom Harris
Rosanna Arquette
Jermaine Williams
Michael Benjamin Washington
Don Cheadle
Linda Bisesti
Annie Starke
Teo Briones
Emily Mest
Liz Femi
Jeff B. Davis
Robert Curtis Brown
Kirk Bovill
Grasie Mercedes
Siaka Massaquoi
Ben Crowley
Elinor Gunn
Clayton Farris
Aaron Jay Rome
Patrick Duke Conboy
Zabeth Russell
Albert Malafronte
Jake McDermott
Heather McPhaul
Lita Lopez
Lucas Barker
Greg Ballora
Alfred Rubin Thompson
Germain Arroyo
Kristin Charney
Fred Maske
Casey James Knight
Glow: This one is straightaway cancelled. A very famous wrestling drama, this had to be cancelled because of the pandemic.
Cast of Glow
Alison Brie
Betty Gilpin
Marc Maron
Kate Nash
Jackie Tohn
Sydelle Noel
Sunita Mani
Britney Young
Gayle Rankin
Awesome Kong
Britt Baron
Ellen Wong
Chris Lowell
Kimmy Gatewood
Rebekka Johnson
Marianna Palka
Shakira Barrera
Rich Sommer
Bashir Salahuddin
Geena Davis
Victor Quinaz
Ursula Hayden
Alex Rich
Andrew Friedman
Elizabeth Perkins
Annabella Sciorra
Brooke Hogan
Breeda Wool
Kevin Cahoon
Horatio Sanz
Wyatt Nash
Joey Ryan
Toby Huss
Paul Fitzgerald (actor)
Eli Goree
Marc Evan Jackson
Phoebe Strole
Amy Farrington
Ravil Isyanov
Messiah: The series was cancelled because it had to go through ups and downs. However, for the year 2021, this high class show has been canceled. The reason behind this is the dropping popularity.
Cast of Messiah
Mehdi Dehbi
Michelle Monaghan
Stefania LaVie Owen
Rona-Lee Shimon
Sayyid El Alami
Melinda Page Hamilton
Wil Traval
John Ortiz
Fares Landoulsi
Jane Adams
Beau Bridges
Philip Baker Hall
Dermot Mulroney
Teenage Bounty Hunters: This one got cancelled too. Even though this was considered as one of the best teen comedy series, it came to an end. The series received amazing reviews from the critics and the jury.Sadly, the first season of this show fails to draw the attention of the audience. This is one major reason why the series ended.
Cast of Teenage Bounty Hunters
Maddie Phillips
Anjelica Bette Fellini
Devon Hales
Kadeem Hardison
Virginia Williams
Spencer House
Mackenzie Astin
Myles Evans
Charity Cervantes
Method Man
Eric Graise
Given Sharp
Shirley Rumierk
Randy Havens
Jacob Rhodes
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance: The series got cancelled even after umpteen gigs and comedy episodes.
Cast of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
Anya Taylor-Joy
Taron Egerton
Nathalie Emmanuel
Mark Hamill
Simon Pegg
Jason Isaacs
Helena Bonham Carter
Andy Samberg
Natalie Dormer
Keegan-Michael Key
Caitriona Balfe
Alicia Vikander
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Mark Strong
Harvey Fierstein
Theo James
Toby Jones
Awkwafina
Lena Headey
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Shazad Latif
Donna Kimball
Harris Dickinson
Benedict Wong
Sigourney Weaver
Hannah John-Kamen
Neil Sterenberg
Louise Gold
Beccy Henderson
Kevin Clash
Dave Chapman
Warrick Brownlow-Pike
Helena Smee
Bill Hader
Theo Ogundipe
Kemi-Bo Jacobs
Dave Goelz
Eddie Izzard
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj; This American show has grabbed the attention of so many of them during the lockdown. However, the show is now cancelled and no reasons behind the same have been found out yet.
Cast of Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj
Hasan Minhaj
Joyelle Johnson
Arnab Goswami
Andrew Yang
Cory Booker
Maeve Higgins
Adi Ash
Michelle C Bonilla
Rahm Braslaw
Julian Zane Chawdhary
Sean Hartman
Alexis Landry
James Adam Tucker
Rayan Zaim-Sassi
Emily Grace Buck
Vava
Vinod Chaproo
Joan Dickson
Michael Eric Dyson
Jann Ellis
Sonia
Lori Hammel
Smith Harrison
John Hodgman
Siraj Huda
Jacob Dylan
Aurea Jolly
Kevin
The Summary
These are some of the famous Netflix series and shows that got cancelled in the year 2021. As mentioned above, the reasons behind the cancellation differ from series to series. However, you need not lose hope. Netflix still have amazing series coming up. Whatever genre you prefer, keep that in mind and start searching for them. This way you will surely end up finding the ones that will be suitable for you. If not Netflix, then you can check out IMDB. This is a platform where you can search for various shows and movies. While doing do, what you can do is check out the ratings. This way you will find out whether or not the show should be watched or not. IMDB shows new series ans shows that are released every week or month. Search for the one you want to watch and get started without any further ado.
We hope this piece has helped in understanding which and why the shows got cancelled. However, you need not worry about anything. There are a plethora of shows you will come across on this platform, and something or the other will surely be worth watching. Thus, do not wait further and make use of the time this lockdown. Do not let the cancellation and lockdown spoil your mood. Your mood will be cherished and who knows you find out facts you never thought could happen? Also, exploring various genres never goes waste. So, why not make use of this wonderful opportunity?
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The Mick centers on Mackenzie "Mickey" Murphy (Olson), a hard-living, foul-mouthed, cigarette-smoking woman who moves to affluent Greenwich, CT to raise the spoiled kids of her wealthy sister who has fled the country to avoid a federal indictment. She quickly learns what the rest of us already know - other people's children are awful. Directed by: Matt Sohn, Randall Einhorn, Kat Coiro, Richie Keen, Rebecca Asher, Todd Biermann, Eva Longoria, Iain B. MacDonald, Geeta Patel, Silver Tree, Michael McDonald, Amy York Rubin, Eric Dean Seaton Cast: Kaitlin Olson, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Thomas Barbusca
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31 Days of #quietYA with Julia Lynn Rubin
LIKE MANDARIN by Kirsten Hubbard. Set in the badlands of Washokey, Wyoming, the story follows 14-year-old Grace Carpenter, who struggles to find herself against the backdrop of her tiny town and cloying, beauty pageant-obsessed mother. Grace would do anything to be like 17-year-old Mandarin, the cool, seemingly effortless girl at school who plays by her own rules. But as the girls grow closer, Grace realizes there are darker elements to Mandarin's story. Her interests in Mandarin border on romantic, and there's so much amazing sapphic subtext that I'm still not entirely sure was completely intentional. The writing is also drop-dead gorgeous and hooked me from the first line.
CATALYST by Laurie Halse Anderson. While still known and beloved by her fans, this is probably one of Laurie's "quieter" releases, and arguably her best work following SPEAK (though her sophomore novel PROM remains a classic in its own right. I mean, hello, the main character worked as a knock-off Chuck-E-Cheese character!). I've read this one so many times and each time, I go through that same melancholic, disturbing, fascinating journey that only Laurie Halse Anderson can take me on. So evocative and voice-driven and painfully real. It breaks my heart every time in the best possible way, and is a great example of how to include subtle twists without ever cluing the reader in that there will be one coming.
CLEAN by Amy Reed. Hilarious, poignant, and a masterclass in writing YA in multiple-POVs, this book helped get me me into YA as a whole and introduced me to a world of "grittier" fiction for teens that never felt condescending or Lifetime movie-esque.
JUMPED by Rita-Garcia Williams. Rita is a brilliant and hilarious author, and not only tackles multiple-POV oh so well, but a fast-paced, urgent, thrilling plot that all takes place over the course of one fateful school day that culminates in a teen girl getting jumped by her classmates.
THE RULES OF SURVIVAL by Nancy Werlin. It makes me sad that Nancy isn't on more people's radars! This book deals with parental abuse and a teen boy's struggle to protect himself and his siblings, and is never overindulgent or soapy. The writing style is clean and efficient, making for a quick read that will stay with you long after you've finished.
LITTLE CHICAGO by Adam Rapp. This is, quite possibly, one of the most disturbing books I've ever read, but it also might be one of the best. Glittering with magical realism and a surreal style to help us cope with the horrors within, I'd include a very strong *Trigger Warning* for sexual assault, sexual abuse, and neglect. It sort of blurs the line between YA and MG, and is haunting and visceral.
TELL ME SOMETHING REAL by Calla Devlin. Featuring gorgeous, literary prose and a family-rich, family-centered story set in the '70s that left me breathless, this award-winning novel is an absolutely underrated gem. I won't say too much as it's best to go in cold.
THE SACRED LIES OF MINNOW BLY - This YA thriller about a girl who's escaped from the clutches of a cult and lacks both hands to show for it (literally, she had them removed in the most grisly, disturbing way) was one of my favorite releases of 2015. It was so good, in fact, I bought a copy for my friend.
WHAT GIRLS ARE MADE OF by Elana K. Arnold. Even though this was a National Book Award Finalist, it pains me how few people seem to know about it, and how few bookstores even seem to stock it! I read this in just a couple of days and wow, just wow. Definitely a feminist read.
REALITY BOY by A.S. King. If you share my dark, cynical sense of humor and obsession with reality TV and psychology, you'll no doubt enjoy this one about a teen boy haunted by his childhood reality TV infamy. A.S. King is an absolutely phenomenal character writer and has one of the strongest voices I've read.
WHITE LINES by Jennifer Banash. Set in 1980s New York City, this gripping tale follows seventeen-year-old club kid Caitlin, living alone in Manhattan and working in nightlife to escape and forget the severe physical and mental abuse and abandonment from both her mother and father. Caitlin is a fantastic character and the setting is so rich and atmospheric.
BONE GAP by Laura Ruby. This book needs to be read widely. It quite honestly defies genre and is nothing short of fantastic. Julia Lynn Rubin lives the writer's life in Brooklyn, where she received an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults at The New School. She currently serves as a writing mentor for Girls Write Now, New York City's premiere writing program for high school girls. Her debut YA LGBT+, BURRO HILLS, pitched as THE OUTSIDERS meets PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, was released March 2018 from Diversion Books.
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Beastie Boys Book
Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz
#1 *NEW YORK TIMES *BESTSELLER • The perfect holiday gift for fans of the iconic band—a panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Spike Jonze, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Rolling Stone *• *The Guardian *• *Paste
Formed as a New York City hardcore band in 1981, Beastie Boys struck an unlikely path to global hip hop superstardom. Here is their story, told for the first time in the words of the band. Adam “ADROCK” Horovitz and Michael “Mike D” Diamond offer revealing and very funny accounts of their transition from teenage punks to budding rappers; their early collaboration with Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin; the debut album that became the first hip hop record ever to hit #1, Licensed to Ill—and the album’s messy fallout as the band broke with Def Jam; their move to Los Angeles and rebirth with the genre-defying masterpiece Paul’s Boutique; their evolution as musicians and social activists over the course of the classic albums Check Your Head, Ill Communication, and Hello Nasty and the Tibetan Freedom Concert benefits conceived by the late Adam “MCA” Yauch; and more. For more than thirty years, this band has had an inescapable and indelible influence on popular culture. With a style as distinctive and eclectic as a Beastie Boys album, Beastie Boys Book upends the typical music memoir. Alongside the band narrative you will find rare photos, original illustrations, a cookbook by chef Roy Choi, a graphic novel, a map of Beastie Boys’ New York, mixtape playlists, pieces by guest contributors, and many more surprises. ** Praise for *Beastie Boys Book***
“A fascinating, generous book with portraits and detail that float by in bursts of color . . . As with [the band’s] records, the book’s structure is a lyrical three-man weave. . . . Diamond’s voice is lapidary, droll. Horovitz comes on like a borscht belt comedian, but beneath that he is urgent, incredulous, kind of vulnerable. . . . Friendship is the book’s subject as much as music, fame and New York.”—The New York Times Book Review
“Wild, moving . . . resembles a Beastie Boys LP in its wild variety of styles.”—Rolling Stone
“As nutty, irreverent, and fun as you think it would be.”—Vogue
“As freewheeling and funny as their albums . . . a beautifully messy (and large) talisman containing within it many of the great joys and surprises that come with listening to the Beastie Boys”—The AV Club
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Alison Bechdel
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Alison Bechdel è una fumettista statunitense icona della comunità LGBTQ+ conosciuta in tutto il mondo per Dykes to Watch Out For, una delle prime strisce a fumetti con protagoniste omosessuali.
È diventata famosa per aver inventato il Test di Bechdel, metodo empirico utilizzato per valutare l’impatto di personaggi femminili nelle trame delle opere di finzione.
Il fine è sensibilizzare sulla diseguaglianza di genere in ambito narrativo.
È nata in Pennsylvania il 10 settembre 1960 in una famiglia di insegnanti, cattolici praticanti molto rigorosi.
Nel 1981 si è trasferita a New York, tentando, invano, di entrare in diverse scuole d’arte. Per mantenersi, lavorava per delle case editrici.
Ha iniziato a pubblicare le sue strisce di fumetti su Womannews nel 1983. Dopo solo un anno, numerose altre riviste e giornali richiedevano i suoi lavori.
È diventata fumettista a tempo pieno nel 1990, successivamente si è trasferita in Vermont dove ha conosciuto la sua compagna, la scrittrice Amy Rubin.
La graphic novel autobiografica Fun Home. Una tragicommediafamiliare, ha avuto un successo straordinario, è stata al primo posto della classifica dei migliori libri del 2006 secondo la rivista Time, finalista al National Book Critics Circle Award, ha vinto il Premio Eisner per la miglior opera basata sulla realtà. Nel 2015 è anche diventata un musical a Broadway.
Ma, il libro ha subito anche dei tentativi di censura in Missouri e in South Carolina. Alison Bechdel vi ripercorre la sua infanzia e adolescenza raccontando di suo padre Bruce, morto prematuramente per un tragico incidente, o forse per un suicidio ben congegnato. Attraverso una narrazione non lineare, costruita per salti temporali intorno a riferimenti letterari particolarmente significativi, tratteggia il ritratto di un uomo freddo e distante, la sua passione per la letteratura alimentata dal lavoro di insegnante e la sua ossessione per il restauro di oggetti (e case) d’epoca.
Pieno di talento, intelligenza e curiosità, l’uomo ha fatto delle scelte – stabilirsi nella cittadina di provincia dove era nato, rilevare l’impresa funebre dei genitori, mettere su una famiglia “tradizionale” – che lo hanno portato a vivere la sua omosessualità (o bisessualità) in modo clandestino e doloroso anche per chi gli stava accanto.
Mentre si interroga su chi sia stato veramente suo padre, l’autrice ripercorre la sua infanzia trascorsa tra cimeli d’antiquariato e bare vuote, disturbi ossessivo-compulsivi e diari segreti in cui non trascriveva mai la verità, fino all’adolescenza, alla ricerca di se stessa e al coming out.
Una forte, genuina spinta ad andare oltre verità preconfezionate, pregiudizi e stereotipi.
Il suo ultimo lavoro è Come diventare superforti (e complicarsi la vita) del 2021 in cui rivela della sua ossessione per il fitness e, attraverso la narrazione dei suoi riferimenti culturali, trova il senso profondo delle sue manie salutiste: la paura di non essere accettata. Perché il segreto della forza sovrumana non sta negli addominali scolpiti, ma nei legami che riusciamo a instaurare.
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Smilf sends us on some kind of trippy Groundhog Day scenario which leaves you wondering what of it all was canon?
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Network Showtime Director(s) Amy York Rubin Writer(s) Zach Strauss Characters Introduced Regina Gabrielle Maiden Phil Gary Anthony Williams Mo Paula Pell
Groundhog Father’s Day – Part 1: Ally, Bridgette, Rafi
In the first round, as well as the rest, what starts off everything is Rafi wanting to see Larry and Larry missing his stuffed Panda. Something which is really important to him, and Bridgette, because that has been the only consistent thing in his young life. So, one of the first places she goes to find it is Ally’s. This leads to a very odd moment which, assuming these groundhog father’s days won’t carry over, I’m sure Bridgette will be glad to forget.
You see, Mr. Daddy is coming over for father’s day and Ally is doing her best to make it special. She has food being made, is working on a card, and she wants to plan something special for the evening. Especially after she feels Bridgette’s upper thighs when Bridgette is trying to turn off a smoke alarm. This leads her to the idea of a threesome and Bridgette overthinks it. Mostly in the form of what happens if she gets pregnant and that just ruins whatever fantasy Ally was having.
Groundhog Father’s Day – Part 2: Eliza, Regina, Bridgette, Phil
Remember Eliza’s dad and the complicated relationship they have? Well, add Regina, the perfect daughter to the mix. Someone who is skinny, tall, a brainiac, and clearly Phil’s favorite. Yet, despite how stressed Eliza is, Bridgette, over a stuffed panda, is junking up the apartment and even pushing to mess up Eliza’s room.
All of this leads to Eliza freaking out worse than she already was and Regina offering mushrooms. Now, for Regina, the mushrooms make her very chill. Like a weed smoker kind of chill, but without seeming spacey. When it comes to Bridgette and Eliza though? They go a little loopy. In fact, Eliza, after feeling shamed by her dad, strips down to her underwear, and has Bridgette do the same, and talks about how empowered she feels – how much she loves her body and her dad should too. It is all very weird.
But then Tutu shows up and Bridgette pretty much tells her off. Like, completely disowns her and then the segment ends like most of them do – with someone getting hit by a hearse.
Groundhog Father’s Day – Part 3 and 4: Rafi, Nelson, Tutu, Mo, Bridgette
In parts 3 and 4, it seems, though Bridgette never lets us in to know if she remembers previous loops, she is learning something. Part 3 deals with Bridgette heading to Nelson’s to find Larry’s Panda and with Rafi there, things get volatile and Nelson tries to act as mediator. Problem is, Bridgette is still heated and Rafi is a sensitive guy. He tries to admit fault with the baptism thing and says he is trying to change, but Bridge isn’t listening. All she sees is a guy who can’t be held responsible to do things for their son and keeps messing up. And while Nelson tries to qualm things, it is way beyond what training session she did. These problems run deep.
But it doesn’t end there. Next thing you know, Bridgette’s aunt Mo is calling her because Tutu is drunk, at their parents’ gravesite and this is when things get good. For, in my mind, a lot of the stuff in part 1 was nonsense, part two gave us some insight into Eliza’s relationship with her family, and what really matters in part 3 is this graveyard scene. In it, we learn Tutu and Mo’s dad was a rapist who was in jail and Tutu’s mom was a nasty woman. The kind in which Tutu literally pisses on her grave because that is how horrible of a mom she is.
Then, to top it off, she has a sort of Frankie moment, from Better Things, in which she implies it is an endless cycle in their family. Not the whole rapist thing, not that. More so kids hating their mothers and likely pissing on their grave. Something she did to her mom, what she expects Bridge to do to her, and Larry to do to Bridge when she is dead. Yet, Bridgette makes a pledge to end that. First by noting she loves Larry and will show it to him, to the point it never comes to that. The second thing she does is forgive Tutu. An outright, blanket forgiveness for whatever she did or didn’t do. And then a hearse comes.
Leaving what, seemingly, will be the story which carries over into the future. One in which Bridgette sets aside her feeling about the baptism, Tutu’s need for the Father’s days for Mothers, and just lets them enjoy Larry, her company as well, and just be a family. Oh, and we learn Joe has been sitting on Panda this whole time.
Other Noteworthy Facts & Moments
SMILF has been renewed for a second season, per Deadline.
Highlights
More on Eliza
One of the things which made this episode enjoyable, despite how low-key confusing it was, is that even if parts 1 to 3 shouldn’t be considered canon, they provided more insight into characters. Such as Eliza’s relationship with Phil, alongside establishing she has a successful sister. With that, it added layers to her insecurities and issues with her father since now we can see she is put in a competition with her sister she wants no parts of. And while she was high when she stripped down to her underwear, just an actress of Eliza’s size doing that is a very powerful statement.
Think about it! How many plus-sized actresses do you know who are not only are willing but asked within their programs to strip down like that? Especially not to present a joke, even if she was high, but to embrace their bodies and speak about loving themselves? I’m not saying it is revolutionary, but in a world which is just tiptoeing toward accepting bodies beyond that of Marilyn Monroe back in the day, you have to note Raven Goodwin as some form of a pioneer for the modern age.
More on Tutu
It was quite interesting to learn Tutu is maintaining a toxic relationship with her daughter as her mom did hers. Especially the idea that she fully expects Bridgette to piss on her grave since it is as much a family tradition as their Father Day for Mother’s. But, with them touching on how Tutu’s dad was a rapist and considering the history of sexual assault in the family, alongside the aforementioned issues, it helps you understand Tutu more.
She barely had the real-life example of how to be a mom which is perhaps why she struggles so much with the ever-sensitive Bridgette. Which, I know is no excuse for the type of verbal abuse which makes Bridgette sometimes cower when he mom talks. However, as shown in the example of Better Things, all it takes is one person to break the cycle and seemingly, Bridgette could be that person. For rather than hold in some form of hate against Tutu, there is this willingness to forgive her. Not so that she sometimes babysits Larry, gives her money, or anything like that. It is because just like she was a single mom, so now is Bridgette and she understands.
Criticism
So, What Is The Truth?
But here is the thing which bothers me, with all these different points of view and storylines shown in the parts, is that just for our benefit? Like, I can imagine the Eliza storyline happening whether Bridgette was there or not, but the thing I’m really honing on is the Tutu story. With us being halfway through the season and considering what happens in part 4, the whole family coming together, it makes you wonder if we should consider part 3 the truth or something which could possibly happen but won’t?
Heck, should we even consider part 4 canon just because it was last? Could this whole episode just be one huge “What if?” or showing the very different ways Bridgette could have handled the situation? Yet, in truth, none of this happened? For while we see the same day repeat, Bridgette doesn’t acknowledge it so there comes the question of is this part of the show’s overall narrative or a filler episode which actually contains value?
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