#Goldilock's syndrome

[green5quirrel]

I tend to go feral either way.

Being a little too cold: brrrr i’m a little too cold !!!

Being a little too warm: i am going to kill the next person who makes eye contact with me.

[lovemyromance]

The ACOTAR fandom's Goldilocks Syndrome

Elain is Spring, so ofc that would mean Lucien and her are endgame 🙄

But not too much spring because then Tamlin & Elain could be endgame

Elain needs sunshine, so ofc that would mean Lucien 🙄 (even though his symbolism is flames)

But she needs strictly sunshine NOT the sun, because the only character with sun imagery is Helion himself.

Elain wants to travel and see the world, so ofc she would end up with Lucien 🙄

But nobody else is allowed to show Elain the world, *cough* Azriel you better stay in your lane.

Elain will wed for love and beauty, and obviously she loves Lucien and he's hot so they're endgame

"But Azriel is constantly described as handsome and beautiful and pretty by everyone-" No. Only Lucien is allowed to be hot.

Elain needs to have a choice, so obviously she will choose what everyone wants her to do and be with Lucien.

"Well, Elain could also choose to reject the bond-" No, sorry. That's not a choice that's available for her.

Elain will choose Lucien because he has suffered so much and he deserves it.

Elain has also suffered, she should have the freedom of choice - No, actually, she hasn't suffered as much as poor precious baby Lulu.

Elain is secretly in love with Lucien that's why she avoids him.

If she's in love with him already then why does she need a book - <summoning that one Elucien troller who posts those screenshots of SJM's facebook comment from 2015>

Come on now. I get half the fandom cant grasp canon but maybe they can grasp their own hypocrisy 🤷🏻‍♀️

[totally-i-chronic]

Today, 02.26.25, I received my official Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Diagnosis.

For the past month, I've known it was coming. When all the bloodwork we did to test for autoimmune diseases or inflammatory conditions that might be causing the constant pain and instability came back normal, I knew it was around the corner. Yet I still had to book an appointment just for the doctor to say "Yep! You've got it!"

Now obviously they gave a treatment plan and prescription on top of the diagnosis, but i think selfishly there was a part of me that hoped it would be simpler than it is. Yet at the same time, it's almost too simple.

"Know your limits. Don't push them, but don't just do nothing." sounds so incredibly difficult and so incredibly simple at the same time. I've been doing the same thing to manage my POTS anyway, and I still can't find my goldilocks "just right". Now I have to fully consider the physical pain piece, too?

How many passions of mine is this going to force me to give up? Am I still going to be able to work with children? Can I still sing and dance?

Will I become a shell of who I am now, who is already kinda a shell of someone I used to be?

Sure, I've blossomed a little bit, but I've lost so much more of myself than I care to admit.

And I guess I'm scared to lose even more.

[aclickbaittitle]

Underrated Audio-Dramas

Asking for it

A queer contemporary take of the Goldilocks tale: about love, music and breaking the cycle of abuse. Goldie escapes a chaotic childhood only to go from a partner who starves her of love to a partner who nearly drowns her in it, before learning to be just right on her own.

My two-cents: This audio-drama I believe is a most listen for any queer person, but especially for us sapphics that want and/or have been in a relationship. I think not much is said about how women are able to harm you, I remember that AN in "Nothing Burns as Bright as You" as how as a bisexual woman the author was taught to be wary of men, but never of woman and in her experience woman often hurt her the most. I remember being in a school conference talking about domestic abuse but never did it once touch on same-gender couples.

All of this is to say that as a society we often neglect to take a real look at how abuse in queer relationships look like, how they look especially in sapphic and lesbian relationships. So I am entirely greatfull "Asking For It Does".

I am lucky enough to have never been in any situation that Goldie finds herself in and still I feel that I know her story not in short thanks to the amazing writer.

Also the MUSIC, the music in this podcast is amazing, and it is from a real band, that also exists within the podcast. How awesome is that!

Fanwars: The Empire Claps Back

Two passionate Star Wars fans on opposite sides of the Last Jedi debate argue via Skype after their favorite forum closes down. If you love Star Wars (or call yourself a proud member of any fandom), you’ll love this romantic comedy told via conversations.

My two cents: The trials and tribulations of being a POC in fandom, more importantly in starwars fandom and realizing that, "oh damm right, poc can spill the same dung as yt fans". And amazing if straight rom-com. I'll recommend it to anyone who wants to spend an afternoon laughing. It also futures the ever growing in popularity pair of a black woman with an asian man, whom is just slightly of an asshole.

Average Folks

Join your friendly neighborhood Prophetess Terra, and the dysfunctional Chieftain's family as they navigate life, love and creatures of an unusual sort.

My two-cents: I've binge-listened to the 1st season of this podcast. It has surprisingly great worldbuilding even though the story develops in a relatively small town. Terra is a great protagonist to follow around but the characters that really stand out for me are the kids of the Chief and their own aspirations/conflicts about the place their family has on society. It is a politician/rich/monarch apologist, though.

Deep Blue Stars

Dr. Indigo Hale treads upon a mysterious island, inhabited by nothing more than crabs and cranes, where they must find a way to make it past impostor syndrome, the strange and wonderful loneliness, and the secret nature of their life's work: the Star Shell.

My two-cents: This podcast came at the precise moment of my life so I always hold it dear to my heart. I was discovering my gender in my own terms, and as always struggling with my never ending loneliness, so Dr. Indigo Hale's rambles were a soothing salve. I'll never forget that excerpt about how they felt no-human growing up, 'cause yeah, maybe is the queernes, or the neuro-divergency but it hit spot on. If you like stories of people getting stranded on a desert-island and then creating a relationship with a non-human thing/animal to survive, you'll really love this.

[moonspirit]

Im sorry but why does armin in the new published isyama sketch just has a good body🙁🙁 he is so graceful its making me go insaanneee

In reference to this

I KNOWWWWW!!!!!! POST TIMESKIP AND MAPPA'S TAKEOVER, HE'S HAD SUCH AN IRRESISTIBLE BODY!!! EVERYTHING IS JUST. RIGHT!!! GOLDILOCKS ZONE!!!

Especially the boobies! MAPPA GAVE HIM BOOBIES AND SLUTTY WAIST SYNDROME!!! + LONG LEGS! NICE BACK! GREAT SHOULDERS! SEXY HAIR! SLENDER FINGERS! CRIMINAL ADAM'S APPLE!!! SHARP JAWLINE!

*CRYING*

[laurasimonsdaughter]

I have been struck with an illness called "Compulsive Merging Fairy Tales Syndrome". It seems the moment I can find the slightest connection between two fairy tales, I am merging them into a single story. Sometimes it's just the vibes, and sometimes the connection is completely made up. Like, I am planning a story where the bears that Goldilocks run into are actually the Sleeping Beauty's fairy caretakers. And also Rumpelstiltskin is there. And they're lesbians(Goldie and Sleeping Beauty).

You are in excellent company, anon! Fairy tale multiverses (or Fairy Tale Free-for-Alls, apparently) are a time honoured tradition!

Personally I will always have a soft spot for The 10th Kingdom ^^

I hope your fairy tale lesbians get the happiest ever after <3

[luvether]

𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈 ━━ solo fics and oneshots .ᐟ

THAT BOY IS A MONSTER : blade [the time he realizes that he is in fact, jealous.]

HOMECOMING : gepard [loving him came with coldness and warmth.]

ALMOST LIKE GOLDILOCKS : jing yuan [when he misses you dearly.]

MOMENTARY CARESS : sunday [he turns vulnerable under your touch.]

HIS ANATOMY : sunday [through his pain, he seeks your comfort.]

A GUARDIAN OR TWO : jiaoqiu and moze [feixiao entrusts two of her trusted retainers to look after you.]

MUCH LOVE, YOUR GUARDIANS : jiaoqiu and moze [second part to a guardian or two.]

BURNT SUN-KISSED POPPIES : mydei [to be childhood sweethearts with kremnos’ heir.]

FABRICS OF BATH SALTS & MILQUETOAST : phainon [sharing casual intimacy with him.]

HIS ULTRAVIOLENT PROSE : mydei [he tries to make amends with you.]

timestamp fics .ᐟ | 1:27AM. [sunday]

𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐈 ━━ various and drabbles .ᐟ

STOP STARING AT ME WITH THOSE EYES : jing yuan, blade and gepard [they stare at you because they are smitten.]

SOMEONE TO STAY : hsr various [relationship dynamics with hsr men.]

THE THEORY OF YEARNING : luocha and argenti [what it feels to yearn for someone.]

A HUNDRED KISSES : penacony men [giving them affection and kisses.]

LABOUR OF SINEWS AND SACRIFICES : jing yuan, luocha and moze [they dare to crave your riposte and violence | historical au.]

𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐈𝐈 ━━ series .ᐟ

ICARUS SYNDROME : sunday [for his tongue reckon with the beggary and treachery of her.]

[what-the-stark]

@trust-my-glorious-purpose  ||  Agent of Chaos

It had been months since Pepper had taken over as CEO of Stark Industries, and months more since she’d moved out of the Tower. Tony wasn’t sure he’d ever completely be over her loss, but it wasn’t like she was gone entirely... she was still a part of his life. Or at least, that’s what he told himself when the loneliness got too rough, when he got reckless and started eyeing the bottle of Macallan Lalique he kept on a high shelf out of Dum-E’s reach.

Besides the additional hole in his chest, her absence had left him short one incredibly competent assistant, as well, and Tony had gone through an even dozen of replacement attempts trying to find someone who could organize his world the way she had. Every time a new one started, it was Goldilocks syndrome all over again, there was always something wrong with them.

It didn’t take a genius experimental engineer to realize that their main failings had been that they weren’t her.

Finally determining that he was going to give the next one a real shot, Tony had approved one more, this one accompanied by some encouraging texts from Pepper.

[ 📲 From: Miss Potts: ]   Give this one a chance, Tony. For me. [ 📲 From: Miss Potts: ]   He’s beyond qualified, and I think he might be a good fit. [ 📲 From: Miss Potts: ]   If you don’t scare him off. No suit at the interview, ok?

“Scary. Pfft. I’m not scary.” Tony huffed, straightening and smoothing the wrinkles from his shirt as Jarvis informed him that his appointment had arrived. “I’m charming. The very image of dignity and restraint, right J?”

“We will have to agree to disagree on this topic, Sir. Historically, restraint is not your strong point.”

“Okay, first: rude,” a laugh escaped him, leaving behind a grin, “and second: let the poor guy in. I don’t want him escaping before he even starts.”

[firespirited]

I've got years worth of high quality TV and 30 odd movies just waiting because my brain shuts down half the year from adhd goldilocks syndrome so I either watched youtube essays or old TV while everyone was bingeing and raving about these amazing stories!

I imagine most people have at least a small backlog of 'must-see' stuff they didn't get around to. Not to mention the classics (I did laughtrack free MASH a few years ago and it was incredible tv).

You really don't need to know how to read when there's an entire generation that hasn't liveblogged falling in love and getting destroyed by The Wire.

But finding out how unethical the conditions behind our shows are is a massive motivation to wait it out.

If this strike works it'll give hope to millions of others who need to strike to get a living wage for their hard labour. We need the strength of stories in art to carry us through life but the hope of those story makers getting proper safety and pay could be the fuel of revolution in your own industries across the world.

people will refuse regardless, but OP is right

[hrefgopuram]

twitter highlights 2024

chaos-surfing requirements

how to do what you love

making money doing what you love

how to be vulnerable online without getting pwned

replace dismissal with inquiry to flourish socially (400 RTs)

how to write good thank you notes (reply game thread, 160 RTs)

reply game as cure to all ills

how to get people to read your stuff

how to buy more happiness at a discounted rate

money and status as a proxy for what you want

tyranny of mass appeal

allocate your attention like a VIP / attention sovereignty

action-terminating assumptions

stuff i'm always surprised to have to point out – blogposts to write here

transcend simplistic notions of productivity

rugpulls and long games

my backstory (NYC housemates)

my formative influences

social media still undervalued

seinfeld/burr on meetings

the freedom to author one's own thoughts

nested threads index

boy mimicking dad sports loss

disrupting ooda loops

insanity of groups (388 RTs)

social reality less barren (300+ RTs)

errenously assuming people driven by $

projecting insecurities

parallels between imposter's syndrome and writer's block

power as perceived by social consensus

thinking through a parent/child conflict

loneliness (wretched)

suicide-by-cop hecklers (wretched)

trigger gaps (wretched)

underdogs crossing thresholds

the dip is disheartening (managing psychology)

safety rituals

social norms as safety rituals

heartbreak as a bottleneck (ambition)

self-flagellating ambitious guy refuses to learn from experience

goldilocks zones

no path to a normal future

questions that answer themselves if you invert or modify them

don't let bad actors make you one of them

the value of good configurations (info architecture)

blackout blinds (333 RTs)

comms is lossy

matrix view of twitter (comms is lossy, literacy)

deep twitter game

reality check

[thorntonkrell-blog-blog]

Gina was attractive in a pretty, non-threatening way. She occupied a figurative seat in the land of yes and no, where she could see clearly both sides of every issue. This unique vantage point fostered patience, understanding, and tolerance within her, allowing her to navigate life with a gentle wisdom that embraced complexity.

With her highly activated intuition, Gina perceived subtle differences in situations that others might overlook. When her intuition sent a message, she routinely processed it through her feelings, making her not only a compassionate listener but also a fair-minded woman in her interactions with others. In the realm of thoughtful equilibrium, Gina made decisions with a deep understanding of their implications, embracing the complexity of each choice with grace and wisdom.

Yet, despite her deep understanding and ability to navigate life's nuances, Gina was lonely. Her keen intuition and balanced approach sometimes set her apart, making it hard for her to fully connect. While she saw the world in shades of grey, others often saw it in black and white, leaving her feeling isolated and yearning for someone who could meet her in that space of thoughtful equilibrium.

Intuitively, Gina longed for a prince to come along—or even a frog—but her feelings and conditioning had taught her not to wait for either, knowing neither was likely to appear. She understood that fairy tales were just that—tales—and she had to find her own path and create her own happiness rather than waiting for someone else to deliver it.

Gina realized that destiny was a question of balance.

For those most reliant upin intuition and feeling rather tan sensation or thought, a loss of balance often leads to disasscoiation.

When Gina got out of balance, she began to wander into Goldilocks land. Everything had to be just right. Her suitors and lovers were too hot, too cold, or sometimes even too warm. As a result, Gina started to want more. At the end of the twentieth century, sanctuary existed for those who wanted something they didn’t necessarily need. Gina discovered solace in this world. She became a mall walker, not spending much but finding comfort in the endless array of choices and the quiet, predictable rhythm of her routine. There, amidst the endless rows of stores and the steady hum of people, she found a semblance of peace, even if it was just a temporary escape from her deeper yearnings.

The problem with "Goldilocks Syndrome" is that it can lead to a fear of taking risks or making decisions that fall outside the "just right" zone. Gina began to seek comfort rather than challenge and she stayed away from the challenge zone in favor of her comfort zone which was becoming more and more comfortable and less and less challenging. Gina was aware of this tendenvy and was worried that she was missing out on something or someone or someone who knew something. She was aware of the possibilty for a higher ground but that might require taking her feet off the ground upon which she trod a visible path.

On this particular day, her path once again led to the Mall. This time she took the side entrance.

Always seeking comfort or balance might prevent someone from challenging themselves or stepping out of their comfort zone. Growth often comes from facing difficult or extreme situations, and avoiding these can hinder personal development.

Indecisiveness: The desire to find the "perfect" option can lead to indecision or procrastination. In some cases, people might spend too much time trying to find a middle ground that doesn't exist, leading to missed opportunities.

Missed Opportunities: In some situations, the best outcomes come from taking bold, decisive actions rather than seeking a compromise. By avoiding extremes, a person might miss out on significant opportunities for success, innovation, or change.

Perfectionism: The pursuit of something "just right" can lead to perfectionism, where nothing ever seems good enough. This can result in dissatisfaction, frustration, and stress.

Stagnation: Constantly staying in the middle can lead to a lack of progress or excitement in life. Over time, this can result in feelings of stagnation or boredom.

In essence, while seeking balance is generally a good thing, an over-reliance on the "just right" approach can sometimes hold people back from taking the necessary steps to grow, adapt, and achieve their full potential.

You said: obamas children are IVF? ChatGPT said: ChatGPT There have been rumors and speculation over the years suggesting that former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama may have used in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive their daughters, Malia and Sasha. However, the Obamas have never publicly confirmed or discussed the use of IVF.

Michelle Obama has spoken openly about experiencing a miscarriage and the challenges of conceiving, which she detailed in her memoir, Becoming. She also mentioned that she underwent fertility treatments, but she did not specifically confirm that IVF was used for the birth of her daughters.

Unless the Obamas decide to share more details, the specifics of how Malia and Sasha were conceived remain private.

You said: what is the goldilocks syndrome ChatGPT said: ChatGPT The term "Goldilocks Syndrome" is often used metaphorically to describe the tendency to seek situations, options, or solutions that are "just right," avoiding extremes and aiming for a middle ground. The concept is derived from the children's story Goldilocks and the Three Bears, where Goldilocks finds the porridge, chair, and bed that are neither too hot nor too cold, too big nor too small, but just right.

"Goldilocks Syndrome" can apply to various contexts:

Decision-Making: A person might strive to avoid extremes, aiming for a balanced option that feels comfortable and manageable, avoiding anything perceived as too challenging or too easy.

Relationships: It can refer to seeking a partner or relationship dynamic that feels "just right"—not too intense but not too distant, not too predictable but not too chaotic.

Work and Lifestyle: People might look for jobs, homes, or lifestyles that are neither too demanding nor too relaxed but fall into a comfortable, sustainable middle ground.

Science and Technology: In astrophysics, the "Goldilocks Zone" refers to the habitable zone around a star where conditions are just right for liquid water to exist, making it possible for life as we know it.

The idea behind the "Goldilocks Syndrome" is finding balance and moderation in various aspects of life, avoiding extremes that might lead to discomfort, stress, or dissatisfaction.

You said: what's the problem? ChatGPT said: ChatGPT

You said: what is stagnation in terms of behavior ChatGPT said: ChatGPT In terms of behavior, stagnation refers to a state where a person stops growing, progressing, or making positive changes in their life. This can manifest as a lack of motivation, a resistance to new experiences, or an unwillingness to take risks or embrace change. Behavioral stagnation often results in feelings of boredom, frustration, or dissatisfaction because the person isn't moving forward or evolving.

Some common signs of behavioral stagnation include:

Routine without Growth: Sticking to the same routines or habits without seeking new challenges or learning experiences.

Avoidance of Change: Resisting change or new opportunities, preferring the safety of the familiar even when it leads to missed opportunities or boredom.

Lack of Ambition or Goals: Not setting or pursuing new goals, leading to a sense of purposelessness or drifting through life without direction.

Complacency: Settling for less than one's potential, being content with mediocrity, and not striving for improvement or excellence.

Emotional Numbness: Feeling indifferent or apathetic about things that once brought excitement or joy, as life becomes monotonous and uninspiring.

Fear of Failure: Avoiding risks or challenges due to a fear of failure, which can prevent personal growth and lead to a stagnant lifestyle.

Behavioral stagnation can occur for various reasons, such as fear of the unknown, lack of confidence, comfort in routine, or past experiences that discourage trying new things. Over time, stagnation can negatively impact one's mental health, relationships, and overall sense of fulfillment. Overcoming stagnation typically involves pushing oneself to step out of comfort zones, embracing change, setting new goals, and seeking continuous self-improvement.

You said: she lives in the land of yas and no what does that suggest ChatGPT said: ChatGPT The phrase "she lives in the land of 'yas' and 'no'" suggests that the person is caught between conflicting or indecisive states of mind. It can imply a sense of ambiguity or uncertainty in decision-making, where she oscillates between affirmation ("yas") and denial or refusal ("no").

Here are some interpretations:

Indecisiveness: The person may struggle to make firm decisions, constantly going back and forth between agreeing and disagreeing, committing and retreating.

Internal Conflict: It might suggest an internal struggle, where she is torn between different desires, values, or beliefs, unable to settle on one clear path.

Ambivalence: The phrase could indicate that she has mixed feelings about certain situations, people, or choices, leading her to fluctuate between positive and negative responses.

Inconsistency: The person might be inconsistent in her actions or responses, sometimes saying "yes" and other times "no" to the same or similar situations, leading to unpredictability.

Exploration: On a more positive note, it could suggest that she is exploring different possibilities and not yet committed to any single direction, open to both affirming and rejecting ideas as she figures out what she truly wants.

Overall, the phrase captures the idea of living in a state of flux, where certainty and clarity are elusive, and decisions are not straightforward.

You said: let's go with positive and explain that she is receiving her information through her intuition and processing it through her feelings whcih allows her to see both sides of every issue whcih eencourages parience, undersatnding and tleration. ChatGPT said: ChatGPT Living in the "land of 'yas' and 'no'" in a positive sense suggests that she is deeply in tune with her intuition and processes information through her feelings. This approach allows her to see both sides of every issue, fostering patience, understanding, and tolerance.

By relying on her intuition, she can perceive subtle nuances in situations that others might overlook. Her emotional intelligence gives her the ability to weigh different perspectives carefully, acknowledging the complexities of each choice. This ability to hold space for both 'yas' and 'no' reflects a thoughtful, deliberate way of navigating life's decisions.

Rather than rushing to judgment, she takes the time to consider all aspects, which helps her avoid hasty conclusions. Her balanced perspective not only enriches her own life but also makes her a compassionate listener and a fair-minded individual in her interactions with others. She embodies a thoughtful equilibrium, where decisions are made with a deep understanding of their implications, leading to wise and considerate outcomes.

You said: Gina was pretty in a non-threatening way. She occupied a seat in the land of yes and no. In the land she could see clearly both sides of every issue which fostered patience, understanding and tolerance. ChatGPT said: ChatGPT Gina was pretty in a non-threatening way. She occupied a seat in the land of yes and no, where she could see clearly both sides of every issue. This unique vantage point fostered patience, understanding, and tolerance within her, allowing her to navigate life with a gentle wisdom that embraced complexity.

You said: With her highly activated intuition, Gina could perceive subtle differences in situations that others might overlook. When her intuition sent a message, Gina routinely processed that message with her feelings which madeher not only a compassionate listener but also a fair minded woman in her interactions with others in the realm of thoughtful equilibrium where her decisions were with deep understanding of their implications. ChatGPT said: ChatGPT With her highly activated intuition, Gina could perceive subtle differences in situations that others might overlook. When her intuition sent a message, she routinely processed it through her feelings, making her not only a compassionate listener but also a fair-minded woman in her interactions with others. In the realm of thoughtful equilibrium, Gina made decisions with a deep understanding of their implications, embracing the complexity of each choice with grace and wisdom.

You said: But Gina was lonely ChatGPT said: ChatGPT But Gina was lonely. Despite her deep understanding and ability to navigate the nuances of life, her keen intuition and balanced approach sometimes set her apart. She saw the world in shades of grey while others often saw in black and white, making it hard for her to fully connect. In the land of yes and no, where she found clarity and wisdom, she also found herself isolated, yearning for someone who could meet her in that space of thoughtful equilibrium.

You said: Intuitively, Gina wanted a price to come along or for that matter even a frog but her feelings and conditioning had taught her not to wait for a prince or a frog becaue neither were likely to hop along. ChatGPT said: ChatGPT Intuitively, Gina longed for a prince to come along—or even a frog—but her feelings and conditioning had taught her not to wait for either, knowing neither was likely to hop along. She understood that the fairy tales she once believed in were just that, tales. Her wisdom told her that she had to find her own path, to create her own happiness rather than waiting for someone else to deliver it.

You said: Yet when Gina got out of balance, she began to wander into Goldilocks land ChatGPT said: ChatGPT Yet when Gina got out of balance, she began to wander into Goldilocks land. In this space, she sought the perfect, "just right" solution to her loneliness and the complexities of her emotions. She found herself oscillating between extremes—desiring something ideal but struggling with the discomfort of never quite finding it. In her quest for balance, she sometimes ended up avoiding the very risks and imperfections that could lead to genuine connection and growth.

You said: Everything had to be just right. She had her suitors and her lovers but each proved too hot or too cold or sometimes even too warm. As a result, Gina started wanting. Back at the end of the twentieth century, sanctuary existed for folks who wanted something that they didn't need. Gina found solace there. She became a mall walker. She didn't spend much but she looed at everything and everybody. ChatGPT said: ChatGPT Everything had to be just right. Gina had her suitors and lovers, but each proved too hot, too cold, or sometimes even too warm. As a result, Gina found herself increasingly wanting. Back at the end of the twentieth century, sanctuary existed for those who wanted something they didn’t necessarily need. Gina discovered solace there. She became a mall walker, not spending much but looking at everything and everybody, finding comfort in the endless array of choices and the quiet, predictable rhythm of her routine.

You said: put the whole thing together as a character study ChatGPT said: ChatGPT Character Study: Gina

[watching-pictures-move]

Movie Review | Collateral Damage (Davis, 2002)

I remember a middle school classmate talking this movie up, referring to the scene where the bad guys force feed somebody a snake as like the sickest thing ever. The way he described it, I assumed it was a sizable snake, like a boa constrictor or something, that they were ramming down some poor bastard's throat. Seeing it now... eh. The snake is pretty tiny. Even I could eat that. This was the same guy who talked up the opening scene of Ghost Ship, for those of you who've been following my reviews over the last few weeks. I wonder if he's reading this.

Anyway, I think this got swept under the rug at the time because audiences weren't too excited about a terrorism-themed action movie so soon after 9/11, and I think these days it's mostly confused for the similarly named Will Smith movie. Seeing it now, the movie is fine, I guess. I appreciate that it lets Arnie stretch his acting muscles just a bit, and the mild skepticism it has toward American foreign policy probably makes it stand out compared to other American action movies where the hero heads down to Latin America to raise some hell. But the movie suffers a bit from Goldilocks syndrome, where it's a little too small scale and intimate to really do justice to Arnie's presence or offer the kinds of thrills his better movies traffic in, but too expensive and polished to have any real kick. (Although it definitely cheaps out on the explosions, which is a problem when it mines a scene of Arnie watching CGI explosion footage for emotional impact.) Like other studio movies from the era (the last gasp before the 2000s went full bozo mode), this is packed to the gills with good character actors, but aside from a pleasingly slimy Elias Koteas, most of them don't make an impression. Sorry, you don't cast John Turturro as a sleazy Canadian (!) and only give him a few minutes of screentime.

A movie about fighting guerrillas in the jungle should either be expansive enough for bigger action scenes, or grungier, sweatier, junkier. There are hints of a sleazier movie in here, with the snake thing and Arnie biting off a guy's ear, but they get drowned out by the relative polish. Had this been made fifteen years earlier, it would definitely have been a Cannon production and a lot more fun as a result.

[44gamez]

Cavern of Dreams Review (Switch eShop)

Captured on Nintendo Swap (Docked)Cavern of Desires leapt to the Swap eShop on twenty ninth February 2024. We weren't in a position to overview the sport on the time however managed to meet up with it not too long ago. And it is good! When you like that kind of factor... Discuss to any online game fan over 30 about 3D platformers they usually're liable to stare wistfully into the center distance and begin mumbling in regards to the 'golden age.' As soon as Tremendous Mario 64 arrived and codified the shape, the last decade straddling the millennium delivered a trove of vibrant treasures that routinely have platforming followers gushing, nostalgia leaking from their trouser legs. Oh, they do not make them like they used to! Besides that they do, and all that discuss in regards to the style's 'golden age' is codswallop. Certain, it is a helpful shorthand for the interval earlier than first-person shooters took over because the dominant console style within the 2000s, but when there is a golden age of 3D platformers, we're in it. From revivals and remakes — or simple re-releases for purists — to brand-new entries within the largest collection, there's additionally a bunch of spectacular indie efforts which intention to seize the look, really feel, and soul of your Banjos, your Raymans, and your Spyros of yesteryear, in addition to your also-rans that Stockholm-syndromed their method into the hearts and minds of youngsters who, presumably, did not have another video games to play.

Captured on Nintendo Swap (Docked) Bynine Studios' Cavern of Desires is one such sport. Printed by Tremendous Uncommon Originals and following within the bounding footsteps of such nostalgic collectathon fare as Siactro's Toree collection and Tremendous Kiwi 64, you play as little, low-poly dragon Fynn. Charged with gathering hidden eggs all through little, low-poly worlds, you will be unlocking talents and choosing up little, low-poly mushrooms alongside the best way to open shortcuts to maneuver across the hub world (the titular cavern) with alacrity. Really, the mushrooms are 2D sprites, not polygonal, however the level is that anyone who's ever performed an honest 3D platformer from the 'golden age' is aware of the rating, and 'little and low-poly' is the secret right here. The stunning factor is simply how impressively Bynine strikes a Goldilocks-style stability between delivering all of the requisite style parts whereas nailing the Brothers Grimm but comical tone of Banjo-Kazooie, and never outstaying its welcome or drowning you in collectible doohickeys. Each side, from the writing to the construction, the audio to the puzzle design, feels fantastically thought of. The puzzles are simply indirect sufficient to get you pondering with out being irritating, and exploration results in written hints in any case. With 4 major worlds together with the hub itself (though the latter areas really feel like their very own separate house), there's not one of the bloat which slowed down the style within the 2000s. For the "5 hours or extra" it took us to play via, it is all very properly achieved. Audio-wise, the legacies of Grant Kirkhope and Dave Sensible loom giant in any sport evoking traditional Rareware platformers. For essentially the most half, composer Benjamin Keckley eschews immediately whistleable melody right here, as a substitute leaning into ambient items to provide the mysterious cavern simply the appropriate dose of marvel and hazard. Half haunting, half jaunty, it is a grower. Prismic Palace's theme, as an illustration, has a Potter-esque, nursery-rhyme flavour which most likely comes closest to a standard earworm, and we loved it immensely. Give it time and the low-key, slow-burn soundtrack impresses the extra you hear it. For followers of Banjo, the previous echoes within the rusty, angular pipes you trot via. You see it within the neon purples and greens and autumnal reddish-browns. This reviewer by no means performed the Spyro video games, however every part right here — the poster- and painting-covered partitions, the single-plane iron railings, the environmental geometry and stretched textures, the quirky denizens and their speech bubbles — felt just like the builders paying homage to Rareware's best, with particular consideration to Clanker's Cavern and Mad Monster Mansion. The Cavern of Desires itself is not fairly Grunty's Lair, but it surely captures a pinch of that hub world's magic with uncanny accuracy.

Captured on Nintendo Swap (Docked) On the draw back, the momentum-based roll mechanic by no means fairly clicks. It is linked to a way of build up velocity underwater and launching Fynn out to achieve entry to excessive locations, however we by no means managed to drag it off persistently. In any other case, the controls and the skills you unlock are well-implemented and satisfying. These strikes embrace a glide, a bubble shot, a tailspin, and a ground-pound-style horn dive which propels you into the air a bit larger than an ordinary soar. And the digicam? It is superb — you will have to nurse it a little bit, but it surely by no means killed us and it gave us an honest view of the environments, enabling us to carry out the exact platforming known as for. For these of you who bristle on the sharpness of retro-styled polygons, there's an non-compulsory blur filter, too. It is hardly a precise match for a buzzing CRT display with scanlines, but it surely appears to be like adequate for us to toggle it on and depart it on. You can even invert the digicam controls throughout every axis independently. We did not discover any efficiency points in our time with it.

Captured on Nintendo Swap (Docked) Having blitzed the sport in a few evenings, it was the best way during which Cavern of Desires expresses its Banjo-esque uncanny tone and sinister fairytale vibes that caught with us. It would not waste time moving into issues, however even its slight story felt affecting, in an understated method. Maybe we're bringing a few of our 'golden age' baggage with us; admittedly, you would be hard-pressed to seek out larger B-Okay followers. However, as with all these fashionable throwbacks, past the fundamental mechanics and the collectathon conventions, it is a spirit and feeling they're actually making an attempt to recapture — one which, because of the march of Time, is not merely saccharine escapism however is now tinged with melancholy. Bynine does a superb job of evoking these feelings with its floating fairy mud on this little, low-poly journey.

Conclusion

We won't say that gamers raised on the likes of Tremendous Mario Odyssey and different fashionable platformers will reply the identical method, however when you dream in 64-bit and your formative 3D video games featured seen polygons, you will not remorse exploring Cavern of Desires. Bynine Studios will get in, delivers its payload of fairytale platforming feels with a touch of darkness, and will get out smartish. When you're a Banjo fan seeking to recapture that sense of marvel you first skilled exploring Grunty's Lair, that is most likely the closest you will get with out time journey or reminiscence wipes. Source link Read the full article

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The Uncanny X-Men #167 - The Goldilocks Syndrome!

At the mansion, some new students of Professor Xavier's are watching TV. They are Sam Guthrie, Roberto de Costa, Rahne Sinclair, Danielle Moonstar, and Xi'an Coy Manh, collectively known as the New Mutants. The X-Men arrive, home from their long journey in space. The New Mutants believe the X-Men to be intruders and they start fighting.

In the fray, Kitty sneaks off to check on the Professor in his office. If they don't act quickly, the Brood egg inside will take over the Professor's body and have access to his telepathic abilities! And unfortunately, it seems like Kitty is too late! The Professor is... evil! Kitty is launched by a psy-bolt through the office doors and her body slams hard on the floor between the X-Men and New Mutants. The Brood Professor comes out of his office.

The Brood embryo hatches and takes over the Professor's body. It's a Brood Queen! And the Professor is dead!

Cyclops blasts the new Brood Queen outside. The X-Men and the New Mutants rush outside and keep fighting the Brood Queen. The Queen grabs Colossus and throws him into Wolverine. Wolverine runs back and cuts off the Queen's stinger. The Queen tries to fly away, but Binary and Storm show up. Storm creates a blizzard which momentarily stuns the Brood Queen. The Professor is able to speak again. He begs Cyclops to kill him. Cyclops refuses and they contact Christopher Summers aka Corsair, who is still in orbit above Earth in his ship, the Starjammer.

Aboard the Starjammer, Dr. Moira MacTaggert and the robot medic, Sikorsky, examine Charles. They plan to clone a new body for Charles and transplant his mind from the Brood Queen's body into the cloned body. They enter the ship's medical bay and get to work. Everyone else waits...

Elsewhere on the Starjammer, Peter and Illyana watch over Kitty as she wakes up. Everyone is happy to see that Kitty is ok. Storm feels lonely now that Kitty has Peter, saying she should not have assumed the role of a parent to Kitty. Storm and Nightcrawler discuss feeling lonely.

Cyclops and his father discuss their plans. Corsair plans to visit his parents and then head back to outer space. Cyclops asks to join his father, and Corsair agrees. They hug.

Gladiator, the leader of former Empress Lilandra's Imperial Guard arrives on the Starjammer. He meets with Lilandra, telling her that Deathbird (Lilandra's sister, and the current Shi'ar Empress) is unfit to rule. In addition, Gladiator tells Lilandra that Reed Richards of the Fantastic Four has restored Galactus, the Shatterer of Worlds, to full health. Lilandra is furious. She immediately sends a message to the Fantastic Four, saying the Shi'ar will hold them accountable if Galactus destroys any planets in the future.

Moira finally emerges from the medical bay with a very much alive Professor Xavier. Everyone is shocked and very happy to see the Professor. And then -

HE WALKS!

With his newly cloned body, Xavier has regained the use of his legs!

But he quickly collapses. Xavier will have to work hard to permanently be able to walk. His mind has been blocking out the pain in his legs for so long, he cannot yet use them. Then Xavier says that Kitty can no longer be an X-Man. The risks are too great. She is to leave the X-Men and join the New Mutants.

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the goldilock syndrome fr 

putting this in main tags actually: two art reposters in the fandom, one on tumblr and one on twitter (who i tried to politely tell to put credit and they have been hiding my replies and ignoring me)

art reposters who can't at the very LEAST give credit to the artists who made what they're posting do not deserve notes imo

posting this as an fyi not for ppl to harrass them, feel free to reblog and add more art reposters if you see any BUT if they just post one picture of a doujin or something try to tell them why its wrong first cuz some people really just dont know (tho others are more obviously malicious and dont care about respecting artists so deserve to be called out for it)

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The Last Wish: Spoiler-Free Review

Okay. so as none of you know, I'm a HUGE fan of the original Puss In Boots, and as such I bought a ticket for The Last Wish the day tickets went on sale. I waited impatiently for months for that movie to come out, and watched it on Christmas Eve, and I'm finally getting around to writing about it

For context, I believe the original Puss In Boots is better than any of the Shrek movies. Shrek 2 and Puss In Boots both hold up really well to this day, but Puss In Boots is better at capturing the magic of fairy tale stories than Shrek 2 was; Shrek 2 modernized too much for it to contain that same magic. And as such, I argue to this day that the best Shrekverse movie is Puss In Boots. The only thing holding Puss In Boots was just the spontaneous humor and the way they downplayed the central antagonist with humor

The Last Wish fixes those mistakes

If you go in expecting a movie similar to the original, the first, like, 5 minutes will be your cup of tea. It has the same spontaneous humor, the villain is basically just there for laughs, and Puss is this high-and-mighty outlaw. The leadup to the giant and the battle against the giant both showcase who Puss is: he's a rebel against the rich and a protector of the poor. He cares not for people with power, and instead uses his own skills and power to defend the common folk through his heroic antics. But, as the trailer shows, he carelessly gets crushed, and he's now on his last life

This is where the story takes a turn. We have several minutes of denial. "Retire? I am Puss in Boots!" But that's when the story's driving villain shows up. They weren't really highlighted in the trailers, so I'll be very secretive about who the villain is, but the moment they appear on screen, I had chills. This villain was not like the ones who had come before. This villain was not something to laugh about. And Puss realizes this. Puss is scared into retirement- I mean, into hiding, and gets used to the undignified way of life that is a housecat, until Goldilocks and the Three Bears show up: bounty hunters seeking Puss' help with reaching the mythical Wishing Star

Puss outsmarts them and decides to pursue this Wishing Star alone...

Well. Alone plus his emotional support dog. Short story, but a weird one to tell

And off he goes on his quest to find the Wishing Star and restore his lives

And that's the introduction to the story and most of the central characters, so I can't really progress further without spoiling major parts of the story

Downsides of the story:

The central villain is beaten in an unsatisfying way, and deserved a better conclusion

The secondary villain was mediocre at best, and falls into the trap of Laughable Villain Syndrome

Ofc they're going to end the movie with a tie-in to the upcoming Shrek 5

Upsides of the story:

Very deep story

Legitimately terrifying central villain

Tertiary villains are masterfully done, start to finish

My Personal Rating: 10/10

This movie has flaws, don't get me wrong, but this movie is also the best blend of nostalgia and storytelling that I've ever seen before. While most of the characters were well done, there are three particular characters that shine through every moment they are on screen: Puss, Goldilocks, and the central antagonist; especially the latter two. I'll also take the moment to point out that Goldilocks was voiced by Florence Pugh, so there's that :D

And yeah. This is 100% a recommendation! There's honestly no real theory fodder available in this movie. Like sure, maybe some minor theories, but nothing about the future of Puss, Kitty, and Perrito. There might be a spin-off for Goldilocks, but we don't know enough specifics about her past to guess where in her life a story might take place, let alone what it would be about. It closed pretty much every loose thread it had, except one, but I can't talk about that yet...not until I'm ready to discuss the most terrifying PG villain I've ever seen