#I want it NOW

[eldrtchmn]

Miquella, The Unalloyed

[chronicbeans]

I've heard a lot of theories about Caine's name, and while I'm not sure if anything's been confirmed by the creators (I don't use a lotta social media and stuffs so I'm not entirely in the loop if they've said things on there), but I have my own little theory. It's not really that complex or anything, but here goes nothing! This is based just on what was seen in the pilot, so I may be wrong about Caine's characterization. After all, we only have a little to go off of, so far!

So, I hear a lot of people mention the Cain and Abel story from the Bible, but I personally don't believe it is connected to that, so far.

I think it might be a reference to novocaine, an anesthetic which is most commonly used during dental procedures to numb an area of the mouth. It's not the most common drug used for dental procedures, since that's now lidocaine (which, well, also ends in CAINE), but it the most commonly known drug and used to be the most common. I mean, for one, Caine's head is literally a set of teeth with gums, and novocaine is injected into the cheeks or gums. The other reasoning I have for this is that while Jax, Pomni, Zooble (is her name is referencing something I just don't know what it is), and Gangle's names don't have much to do with their appearance, Kinger, Ragatha, and Bubble's names do. Kinger's a chess piece, Ragatha is based on a Raggedy Ann doll, and Bubble is... well, a bubble!

Another reason I have for this is a bit more metaphorical. Since Caine is and AI and the ringmaster, as well as the fact that he is clearly trying to keep the humans trapped entertained, he's essentially there to try to numb the fear, dread, and mental pain that being stuck in the Digital Circus causes. By distracting them with adventures, witty dialogue, and even going as far as to try to make a fake exit to keep them hopeful, he's basically doing what he can to just keep them sane so they won't abstract, even if he isn't the best at doing so. He can't get them out, he can't 100% for sure keep them from going insane, but he can provide mind numbing distractions and games to give them something... possibly with the hopes that someone outside the program may, one day, get them out. It's a bit like how novocaine can't *fix* the problem you're going to the dentist for. That's the dentist's job, not the anesthesia's. The novocaine can only numb you up while they do so.

EDIT/ADDITIONS: Another thing is that the reason why most modern dentists don't use novocaine is because, even though it is a minority of patients, some people have severe allergic reactions to novocaine. It is less likely to have a reaction to lidocaine, which is why most modern dentists use that, or other anesthetics, instead. This could relate to how Caine WANTS to help the people trapped, but due to his own obliviousness and habit for mischief, he more often tends to cause distress instead of joy or fun. He has every intention to help them, be it bringing joy or simply distracting them, but there is a flaw that is causing problems with him being successful at it.

[babyangelsky]

The official trailer for Caged Again is up! And it looks ADORABLE! Nokia is in glasses! Porsch and Arm are here!

[cherryluvss]

When she calls me Tinkerbell because I constantly need attention <3

[badsassitude]

The Boyfriend is unapologetically one of my loudest hyper-fixations currently. I had initially planned to wait until the end of the month when I could happily binge it all and enjoy any post-show current content from the cast. However, I was sucked in by the red and green flag posts that kept showing up all over the internet. So here I am, tempted to set my alarm for the middle of the night just so I can binge the new episodes every Tuesday and ready to adopt 9 grown men because my inner mama-bear wants to protect them all.

Ultimately I hope that everyone had a positive experience, I hope they made life long bonds, and I hope they are happy. I wish them all the best, and I am so grateful for their willingness to be so open and vulnerable and allow all of us in for a little while.

Also, I’m on team #FreeMomHugs, hearts are infinite, and I have room in mine for 9 more sons. If you want a weird American mama to accept you as you are and be your cheerleader, let me know.

[villanellecter]

HOLY SHIT THE COMMUNITY MOVIE WILL BE A MOCKUMENTARY DIRECTED BY ABED ABOUT THEIR COLLEGE REUNION WHAT THE FUCK OMFG

[chronicsyd]

Look if NOTHING else… I want more Caitlyn & Jinx banter during season 2. Like the dialogue they have with each other in game is Hilarious and I want more of it.

[peecyjacksoo]

I'M MAD

VERY MAD

I HATE DISNEY SO MUCH!

They're only giving us the first 2 episodes .

Kill me now.

[solar-wing]

Manifests you getting railed and dicked down real hard rn cuz u deserve an entire haren of buff sweaty oiled up men.

I'M WAITING FOR IT!

[usb-eater]

soooo does anyone have updates about the Sleep Token comic🧍

[florbexter]

Phaya x Tharn - The Sign || Promo Stills

[might-as-well-happen]

Who wants to (not platonically, not romantically, not homoerotically but a secret fourth thing (like what Dan and Phil have)) give me an eyebrow slit??

[pianokantzart]

Realistically, the 1up shroom would be the best plot-wise, but I can’t stop thinking about double cherries and the comedy of Mario turning around and finding like four Luigis

I suspected the 1up would be the favorite for many. At least 85% of this fandom wants to see a Mario Brother have an emotional breakdown over their sibling and I am among them. But actually... my number 1 choice would be the hammers because of the fight choreography possibilities. The hammers make good defense AND offense tools, and I would love analyze the different ways Mario and Luigi handle their weapon and perform combo attacks. Also, I noticed there were some flails on the gift table for Bowser and Peaches wedding...

I don't know if those were just decoration.... but if the stars align and we get a scene where Bower uses a giant spiked flail against the hammer-wielding Mario brothers? I would die from happiness and then explode. They would have to call someone to scrape me off the floor of the movie theatre with a spatula. My second choice would be the 1-up, of course, because I love to suffer. I would also love to see the "Oh God no" reaction in the theatre the first time a Mario brother eats a green mushroom like "hey, what does this do?"

My third choice is, surprisingly, the metal cap, because.. again... the fight choreography possibilities.

I imagine that at first they fumble the powerup because they don't know how to function with the sudden heaviness, but eventually learn to use the power to their benefit, especially when shielding their sibling from a heavy blow, or using the newfound weight in an attack.

BUT... the double cherries would also make a banger action sequence. Imagine Bowser trying to take on 5 Marios and 5 Luigis at the same time. Sheer chaos.

[badsassitude]

I’m not going to lie, the Wuxia bits of Battle of the Writers makes me want a Thai adaptation of pretty much anything MXTX. Between this and their fabulous cosplay at the 2024 GMMTZ Outting I would consider selling an organ for a Thai adaptation of MDZS starring Great and Inn.

Please note, this does not minimize my love of The Untamed at all. Someone once commented that to their mind The Untamed should never get a remake. I don’t disagree. The Untamed is a magical work of art telling a queer love story despite the barriers of censorship with a brilliant cast. That being said- I have happily devoured all official versions of MDZS in various media formats and a whole lot of unofficial fanfiction additions and adaptations. The Untamed is The Untamed and will always be the one and only The Untamed. Meanwhile, I love me some MDZS, and if I could get a canon compliant adaptation I am all over that.