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[stars-n-spice]

Bad Batch Food Headcanons:

Was having the meal of champions (soju, galbi, and buldak) and it got me thinking,,

So have this collection of random food headcanons:

Crosshair insists he can handle spicy food but he cannot. He's eating hot cheetos and he's fucking crying

Wrecker had to build up a tolerance for spice - he fucking LOVES spicy food ("It's like an explosion in my mouth!!") but couldn't handle it at first. Now he can handle buldak with half of the spice packet!

Hunter and Tech can handle their spice decently but Echo isn't too fond of spicy foods.

Like Wrecker, Omega built up a tolerance to spice, but also like Crosshair she's sensitive to it and will insist that she can handle her spice

Echo is a picky eater. That's like canon. He doesn't care that he's a grown man, he's ordering mac-n-cheese at the fancy restaurant. Deal with it.

Tech is another picky eater but he thrives off instant stuff like ramen or snacks like chips. Man can plow through a whole Costco-sized bag of tortilla chips in one sitting without realizing it.

Hunter has a stomach of steel, he'll eat anything and everything. It's only a matter of REMEMBERING to fucking eat. He'll stand up, nearly faint, then go, "What the hell?" and it's because he hasn't eaten since fucking yesterday.

No Crosshair, an ice coffee is NOT a suitable breakfast. How many times do we have to tell you? And aren't you fucking lactose intolerant???

Oh they love their dinosaur chicken nuggets though - especially Omega and Wrecker. They'll dunk them in ketchup and create a whole murder crime scene.

Omega LOVES soup. Any and all kinds! I think she'd really enjoy udon or 냉면 the most though. The slurp-ier the better!

I feel like Tech is a curry enjoyer. Indian curry, Thai curry, Japanese curry - he loves it all.

Rip Crosshair you would've loved flavored soju 😔

Rip Wrecker you would've loved Korean BBQ and all you can eat sushi

I don't think Hunter likes cold foods. His teeth are sensitive and they hurt when he eats cold stuff like ice cream (no I'm not projecting)

Crosshair likes mint ice cream. Echo likes rocky road. Wrecker enjoys strawberry or sherbert. Omega likes cookie dough. Tech likes caramel or coffee.

Ice cream is like the only kind of "dessert" that Crosshair likes (despite being lactose intolerant) - he doesn't really have a sweet tooth

WAIT CROSSHAIR WHEN I TELL YOU ABOUT BINGSU!!!

SPAM. SPAM. SPAM. Shut up they WOULD eat spam and idc what people say I fucking LOVE spam. Spam is the love of my life, they could never make me hate spam. I used to write parody love songs about spam as a kid. They would enjoy breakfasts of spam, rice, and eggs.

They'd devour the shit out of Mexican food. Like CMON-

Feel like Omega would like fiedo. And Echo too

Wrecker thinks breakfast burritos are godsend - he absolutely loves papas and chorizo

Y'know what would be funny? Echo being a picky eater yet LOVEING Mole. It's not for everyone (I personally like it) but he thinks it's good

Omega has a boba addiction. She has ro have it every week. Her favorites are Taro, Strawberry Matcha, and Honey Milk Tea

Only Hunter and Wrecker like boba; Echo, Crosshair, and Tech find the texture funny but they enjoy the drinks

I feel like Echo is a big bread eater. My sister reminds me a LOT of Echo and she absolutely ADORES bread (she's also a picky eater) - catch him at 85° or Paris Baguette

Hunter would love Soul Food and he also can work a grill

Rip Echo you would’ve loved soba and you would've loved 맥주

Tech actually secretly (not so secretly) has a sweet tooth - he really likes muffins and pies specifically

Omega and Wrecker record "Food Review" videos together

I have,, so many more ideas and whatnot but I'm leaving it here-

Ugh I just,,, I have so many foods I'd love to introduce them too-

[thesoftboiledegg]

THE REVOLUTION

I’m back, libsharts. Every year, you fall for my brilliant social experiments where I trick you into thinking that I’m gay when, in fact, I’m so hetero that I can jack to Rick and still be straight. That’s right, Tumblr: I can jack it to a MAN and it’s STILL NOT GAY. You think just anybody could do that? Hell, I can fantasize about Rick giving it to Bill Nye the Science Guy and still think that I’m straight!

But you idiots can’t. Every day, one of you gets on Tumblr and posts “Rick is gay” and the rest of you spend an hour high-fiving each other and going “So true, bestie! Rick IS gay! Suck it, dudebros!” while listening to whatever turd Lana Del Rey just shat out and crying at Whole Foods because they’re out of non-GMO raisins or whatever you freaks eat for breakfast.

But this ends today.

I’m taking matters into my own hands, just like Rick Sanchez would. Stephen Hawking and Richard Feynman are going to smile at me from heaven (or hell, whatever) as I turn Rick and Morty into the science show again. I’m going to make it so science-y that you won’t be able to comprehend it. You couldn’t handle 30 seconds on Elon Musk Twitter where we talk about engineering and technology and I retweet that picture of him shirtless on a boat over and over.

NO MORE will you Tumblrinas say that Rick is gay!!!!! NO MORE!!!!!!!

Anyway, you’re going to cry hysterically when you see this email that I sent the Adult Swim office. “Sorry” if I offend your delicate sensibilities (spoiler alert: I’m not sorry), but someone had to man up, and it’s going to be me. I really let them have it, just like Rick gives it to Bill Nye the Science Guy in my dreams when I take Ambien, and also when I don’t take Ambien. Face the facts, LIEberals!

—

Dear Adult Swim,

I’m Steve White, and it’s time for us to talk. I’m sure you know me because I follow the Rick and Morty Instagram account and comment on every picture of Rick with “it's getting hot in here 🥵🌶️🔥so take off all your clothes 👖🥼🧪”. I’ve been watching Rick and Morty since the start–OK, I started watching midway through season five, but it doesn’t matter because I understand the show better than the girlies, normies and NPCs in your audience.

You need to listen to me because I’m a REAL fan. I’m going to break us out of this simulation! And I know it’s a simulation because the real Dan Harmon would never let Rick and Morty go to shit like this. Once, it was a show for straight white tech geniuses like me. Now, it’s a woke commie pukefest that might as well end every episode with Rick saying “Oh boy, which guy will I rail next?”, putting that image in my head for the next ten hours.

But this ends today.

What the fuck is Birdrick? Who the fuck is Mr. Nimbus? Huh?? Like I don’t have enough dreams about Rick and muscular men!

Fortunately for you, I’ve got some suggestions that will bring the show back to its former glory. Read it and weep, fuckwads:

Every episode should start with a mathematical problem that the viewer has to solve before they’re allowed to watch it. I know this is hard to wrangle with cable TV, so you’ll have to pull it off the air and show it exclusively on a streaming service that also shows SpaceX liftoffs, Elon Musk interviews and episodes of Bill Nye the Science Guy. Someone can’t figure it out? Too bad! No Rick and Morty for you, dumbshit.

There should be a scene where Rick looks at the audience with a single tear rolling down his face like that Crying Indian ad from the 70s and says “My God, what has this show become? Why have the writers destroyed my intellect? I can’t do this anymore! I’m breaking free of the simulation!” He gets into a Tesla and runs over animated versions of all the writers, then sees Bird Person walking across the street and floors it. Feathers fly everywhere.

Same goes for the rest of the homos. Mr. Nimbus? Dead. The dragon? Dead. No more queers! If I wanted to see homo shit, I’d watch more gay porn.

I get a post-episode talk show called Talking Rick where I share my valuable insights. To make this work, you’ll have to send me every episode early so that I can review it ahead of time. I know that’s extra work for you guys, but I bring an intellectual, nihilistic, science-based perspective that some Tumblrina dipshit with eyeball tattoos can’t begin to fathom. I’m sure that Tesla will sponsor it, so you won’t have to pay me anything. Let’s get it on the go!

The series finale reveals that Rick is Morty from the future and Evil Morty is C-137’s original Morty. Those are my original ideas that no one’s ever had before. Jot them down, I say! Jot them down!

Each season should have one episode where Rick hosts a talk show (also called Talking Rick) where real-life scientists play animated versions of themselves and discuss scientific concepts that normies can’t even begin to understand. The first guest should, of course, be Elon Musk. In fact, he should show up in every episode. Other scientists can appear, but they must bow when they see him, never make eye contact and say “Very good, sir” whenever he asks one of them to get on the floor so that Elon can use him as a human ottoman.

Rick should have sex with eight guys at once.

HAHA ignore that last one, some Tumblrina found my laptop while I was in the Spencer’s back room taking a piss. I thought it was the bathroom, but apparently it’s not? Weird, it smells so much like urine in there. Anyway, Rick should have sex with eight guys at once.

I mean in the show, not just in general.

The other day, I heroically punted a Pickle Rick pillow like a football over a McDonald’s counter, causing mass chaos in the establishment. Some guy recorded me and uploaded the video on YouTube with the title “RICK AND MORTY FAN GOES BUCK WILD IN MCDONALDS!!!!! 🤣🤣😂😂🤯🤯😲😲” Now, whenever I’m in public, people point at me and go “Hey look, it’s the Rick and Morty freak!” I request compensation for the free marketing, thank you.

I expect you to take all these ideas into consideration and implant them in the show. I know it’s a lot to take in, but Rick and Morty needs to return to its former glory, and the only way to do that is to ream the Tumblrites into submission. Remember that song you played back in season one (the BEST season), “X is going to give it to you”? Well, X is going to give it to them. And X is Rick. He reams dudes–and by dudes, I mean hot chicks–left and right. But not them. NEVER the Tumblewads. Because in the end, Rick is saving it all for me.

Sincerely,

The Real-life Rick “Pickle Rick” Musk-Sanchez (Steve White) 🥒

Those cucks at Adult Swim didn’t get back to me–but little did they know, I had another ace up my sleeve. Deep down, somebody on the staff has to know that I’m right. I knew I had to make a scientific diagram that spoke to his repressed intellect. This is going to get pretty technical, so maybe avert your eyes so you don’t pop a few neurons.

STILL no response. By this point, I was getting pretty fed up, so I decided to vent in my Elon Musk Discord server. One of the guys stupidly said “Those emails were pretty gay” and I said “No they weren’t” and another guy said “All you ever do is say gay shit and leave” and I said “No I don’t” and another guy said “Dude, why is Rick bottoming in your drawing” and I said “Haha! I was fucking with all of you! It was another social experiment! I’m playing 3D chess like Elon! Why do you always fall for these? It’s a ploy to show off my intellect! While you’re ringing up boba teas and avocado body pillows at Target, I’m going to be working as Elon’s personal servant at Tesla and REFILLING JUSTIN ROILAND’S DOGGY DISH!!!!”

I got banned from the Elon Musk server again, and I think it’s for good this time. They can’t handle the truth. Adult Swim can’t. You obviously can’t. But if it takes the rest of my life, I’m going to restore Rick and Morty to its former glory. And if I die before that happens, well…at least I’ll rest easy knowing that Dan Harmon is sobbing uncontrollably at my gravesite.

Wait, what’s the official Adult Swim email address, anyway?

[jupitersmoon167]

hey… about that cod x marvel crossover…….

— 🎨

🎨 anon, this was my genuine reaction seeing this:

Oh boy, where do I even begin?

Okay, so I have a few ideas plot wise, both of which have to involve extreme detailing, cause in my mind I (unfortunately) can’t just smush these two fandoms together just for the hell of it. It’s gotta make sense.

And as much as I’m into incorporating the CoD:MW timeline into the MCU timeline, that’s just not as fun. So, what better way of introducing these two fandoms than thru ✨multiverse✨shenanigans?

Fair warning, I’m also incorporating aspects from the comics (in regards to Marvel) and weaving some of that into a MCU AU/canon divergence of sorts. But overall, incursions play a big role in both of my ideas. It just depends on when it occurs.

Regardless of the plot, it’ll be set Pre MWII CoD wise and Post Endgame MCU wise (we’ll just ignore the obvious yearly difference)

Regarding the MCU, there’ll be a bit of canon divergence:

- Tony doesn’t die at the end of Endgame (but he’s retired)

- Steve doesn’t fuck off to the past and stays in the present (he’s also retired and works more behind the scenes when necessary, so Sam is still Captain America)

- The ending from Far From Home doesn’t happen (I also may just scrap the events from that film entirely for reasons I can explain later)

- Secret Invasion doesn’t happen (cause let’s face it that show was an absolute dumpster fire, and I think the Taskforce would already have enough to deal with besides a terror organization consisting of shapeshifting aliens).

And depending on whether I add a certain OC (one that I’ve already introduced in the past), the story would start off Post The Marvels due to one component that was introduced in that film (a gold star to anyone who can guess what that component is).

ENOUGH EXPOSOTION

Let’s get into the plots!

My first idea was this:

So do you remember in the Hawkeye show that stuff from the Avengers Compound was stolen after it was bombed and being sold on the black market? Well after that fiasco, Clint would make Sam, Bucky and the others aware of this so they can keep an eye out for anything shady. Fast forward, and the team (thru some sort of means) finds out that some of that stuff, whether it be Stark tech, confiscated tech from the Battle of New York/Thanos’ Attack on Earth, magical artifacts, whatever it may be, has been sent to another universe. And so, to risk the event of an incursion, they travel to that universe to get all of it back.

My second idea would be a sort of Secret Wars/Battleworld type scenario where the CoD:MW and MCU universes sort of just, merge out of the blue. One moment they’re their own universes, next thing you know, an incursion like event occurs, but rather than one or both universes being destroyed, they just merge together. People from the CoD universe suddenly wake up to find that superheroes exists, gods and aliens are real, half the population was dead for a few years before coming back, and there’s apparently the corpse of a giant celestial being who emerged from the Earth’s crust now just sitting in the Indian Ocean. Meanwhile, everyone from the MCU timeline is like “fuck it, this might as well happen”.

Regardless, the Avengers cross paths with TF141 (whether it be accidentally or deliberately) and shenanigans occur.

I’ve got a lot more I can share, but this is already long enough 😅

I also might reveal details on how I think the Avengers would interact with the TF141 and the dynamics between the canon characters and my OC’s (both of which I’ll make character profiles on eventually when I’m not so busy with college classes).

Speaking of college, it’s nearly 6am as I’m writing this and I have class in a few hours 💀 so imma head to bed

[zenithgenderroyaleacademyelite]

#fff9f9

This sounds like an incredible and fresh take on Power Rangers! Power Rangers Pride is a Sentai-themed story that brings trans representation to the forefront, using the trans flag colors (powder pink, ice azure, off-white) to define the team’s aesthetic and identity.

Core Concept & Art Style:

Illustration Style: A blend of manga, Copic marker aesthetics, and photorealistic 9K HD illustrations—bold, vibrant, and infused with glitter, lighting flares, and high-energy action.

Setting: A futuristic, high-tech city blending cyberpunk neon and magical realism, where the Rangers fight threats to trans identity, existence, and empowerment.

Combat: High-speed Sentai battles with a fluid, almost dance-like choreography, incorporating unique energy-based weapons inspired by their trans journeys.

The Rangers (Human Forms & Cultural Backgrounds)

1. Ice Azure Ranger (Blue) – The Trans Man

Name:Ezra Malik Zachariah

Cultural Background: Lebanese-American

Traits: A martial artist & free-runner, mixing capoeira and tricking. Soft-spoken yet intense in battle, defends his identity with the precision of a warrior-poet.

Look: Lean, athletic, icy stare; cyberpunk-inspired bomber jackets, neon sneakers.

2. Off-White Ranger 'RazzelDazzel' (White) – The Afro-Latina Trans Girl

Name: Serena Camila “Cami” Reyes

Cultural Background: Dominican-Cuban & African American

Traits: The soul of the team, she’s both elegant and fierce, balancing tradition and rebellion. A fashion icon, who fights like a dancer—graceful yet deadly.

Look: Curls styled in elaborate protective braids, dresses like a high-fashion street queen with gold jewelry and fierce nails.

3. Powder Pink Ranger (Pink) – The Indian-Pakistani Trans Woman

Name :Zoya 'Jamila'.Champagne Rahman

Cultural Background: Pakistani-Indian, inspired by Lilly Ghalichi’s Swimgerie aesthetic

Traits: A beauty influencer and tech genius. A mix of hyperfemininity and cutting-edge science. The brains behind their morphers and weapons, while serving glam.

Look: Long, wavy jet-black hair, adorned with gold jewelry, dressed in couture streetwear with a kohl-lined, striking gaze.

World & Threats

The Antagonists: A cybernetically controlled religious extremist faction trying to erase their existence from history.

The Rangers’ Power: Morphing isn’t just about physical transformation—it rewrites their entire past, present, and future into a reality where their true selves are undeniable.

Power Rangers Pride: Zordon’s Journey

Opening Monologue – Zordon’s Reflection

(The cosmos stretches infinitely before us. Stars burn in the distance, their light flickering across nebulous clouds of color. Amidst the void, a voice—ancient yet strong—echoes through time and space.)

ZORDON (V.O.): I was not always the being you know today. Before I was a mentor, before I was bound to the grid as a voice without form, I walked among the stars. I was Zordon of Eltar—the Cerulean Ranger, guardian of light, seeker of justice. This is the story of my journey… the choices I made… and the legacy I left behind.

(A flash of blue energy ignites the scene, revealing a young Zordon, clad in sleek cerulean armor. His figure stands tall against the backdrop of his homeworld, a land of towering crystalline spires and skies shimmering with astral energy.)

ZORDON (V.O.): My path was never meant to be ordinary. From the moment the Morphing Grid called to me, I knew my fate would be written in the stars. Yet, I was not chosen for my strength alone, but for my resolve—to protect, to guide, to unite.

(We see young Zordon training, his cerulean armor shifting with each movement. He battles against monstrous beings—forms of darkness that seek to consume the light. But with each victory, a new challenge emerges.)

ZORDON (V.O.): But the universe is vast, and with its beauty comes its burdens. There were threats greater than I had ever imagined—forces that sought to fracture the unity of life itself. And so, I left Eltar, not as a conqueror, but as a guardian, a traveler… seeking allies, seeking knowledge, seeking a way to preserve the balance of existence.

(The scene shifts—a grand journey through the cosmos. Zordon’s ship cuts through the tapestry of space, encountering celestial wonders: a dying star collapsing into a brilliant supernova, a planet of crystalline beings singing in harmony, a floating city built on rings of golden light.)

ZORDON (V.O.): Each world, each life, taught me something new. Strength is not only found in might, but in understanding. Power is not only in battle, but in unity. And the greatest force in the universe… is hope.

(The imagery darkens—visions of war, of destruction. We see a battle where Zordon fights desperately, his cerulean energy clashing against a monstrous force of shadow. He falls, wounded, but does not surrender.)

ZORDON (V.O.): Yet, hope is fragile. I watched as worlds burned, as the darkness crept closer. I knew then that my fight was not one I could win alone. I needed to build something greater than myself… something that would endure beyond my own existence.

(The scene shifts—Earth, a young world brimming with potential. Zordon arrives, gazing upon its vast oceans, its green lands, its people. There is something here… something different.)

ZORDON (V.O.): Earth… a planet unlike any other. In its people, I saw not only the will to fight, but the courage to rise beyond their own limitations. I saw warriors not yet awakened, leaders not yet realized. I saw the future.

(Flashes of Power Rangers throughout history—mighty warriors chosen to defend Earth. And then, a new vision—the Trans Pride Rangers, their armor gleaming in powder pink, ice azure, and off-white. They stand resolute, a new force in the battle for justice.)

ZORDON (V.O.): In them, I saw something the universe had always needed… a force bound not by blood, but by choice. By unity. By pride.

(Zordon’s voice becomes filled with conviction.)

ZORDON (V.O.): This is my legacy. This is my truth. And though I no longer stand among you, my Rangers… know this: The power within you is limitless. The strength you wield is undeniable. And as long as you stand together, the light will never fade.

(The screen fades to the infinite stars once more, the whisper of Zordon’s voice lingering in the void.)

ZORDON (V.O.): May the Power protect you… always.

(End scene.)

I've drafted Zordon's opening monologue for Power Rangers Pride: Zordon’s Journey, setting the stage for his cosmic odyssey and his ultimate decision to inspire a new generation of Rangers. Let me know if you’d like any refinements or additions!

[manybackflips]

Zepp as a nation sounds insane.

First Indian billionaires fund a giant war-class airship, then the slaves in the country revolt, taking the airship by force and making it into an independent nation, the nation itself is lead by a leader of the slave revolt, and they don’t shy away from using black tech that almost summoned the Universal Will into the physical plane during the Dawn of Revival. AND they’re recognized by the World Leaders! Ex: the scene in Strive’s story mode in which the White House’s emergency phone goes directly to Gabriel, the leader of Zepp. Demonstrating that the United States and the nation of Zepp have a close bonds.

Also turns out the Potemkin was just born like that, no genetic modification whatsoever.

[mostlysignssomeportents]

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[gayathreya]

kanguva fixit fic time

okay i've seen it multiple times now and while i don't hate it, i think it's mediocre-below average and it is filling me up with sooo much frustration cos.. it doesn't have to be. there are relatively easy fixes for the script when this much effort has already gone into the production design and setting! i don't mind waiting 2+ years for a suriya film, but i just hate it when i do that and it's bogged down to be another loud action entertainer, a genre i thoroughly despise more and more these days as i age. i say i don't hate it, but tbh... the more i think about this film, the more i'm starting to dislike it.........

SO... I'M JUST GONNA WRITE SOME BULLETPOINT PARAGRAPHS ON FIXING IT THE WAY I AS A FAN WOULD DO i think it will help process some more of my frustration with it after my lbxd reviews. the 3 biggest problems i have with the film are direction+editing (i consider these together, and by extension, the lack of patience and fleshing out given to the worldbuilding which deserves it), the sound and screaming dialogue (also, really, part of a director's failing) and the abhorrent cameo, so my points will seek to address that most.

we open with the present, yes? actually, i think the fact there's this timeline is fine, unlike quite a few saying it wasn't needed. i disagree because if your main plot is about reincarnation, you MUST have different timelines, because the whole mythos and trope of reincarnation is the unfulfillment in a past life coming back to haunt you in the next. there is something that needs to happen, and the related souls cannot rest until a wish is met. if you don't want the present portion, the core plot itself has to change, which meh, i don't want to put in this much effort into thinking about this film cos it irritates me.

i don't want or need to change the entire story cos idc about this film to put in that energy, but one of the first marketing failures is that they seemed almost embarrassed to admit it was a reincarnation story, which i don't get at all. reincarnation themes are one of the biggest and most easily acceptable ideas in indian mythos and storytelling.. why would u be embarrassed about it? there were actual interviews where the background crew involved kept saying it was an ''interesting'' connection and straight up lied that it wasn't reincarnation, which is the main reason why so many fans were coming up with different thoughts on what the key plot was; namely, an immortality curse/boon affecting hero and villain directly and how the elements of faith and the kid tied into that. none of this is true, ofc, and that's fine, i won't slam the film for not giving me what i myself thought. but if they had said this from the start, which isn't even a spoiler cos it opens with that instantly, people would have had a clearer mind going into it. false marketing is worse than no marketing, and i'm still seething about all the bullcrap they uttered about it

my issue with the present timeline really is just the sheer dogshit idea of their jobs and conflict. we didn't need francis as a bounty hunter, he could've just been some guy working a normal job with his ex-girlfriend and he stumbles across the kid, who also didn't need any of that science fiction biomedical shit ripoff to happen. he literally could've just been A RANDOM CHILD who is abused or used in some bad fashion, whom francis accidentally meets and wants to save, cos their bond doesn't let them go. idk, i think these are simple things that could make any movie better, cos it wipes away the unnecessary shit and over the top bs with tech, we don't need that. i have no idea why directors do not want to keep their films simple to focus on the core emotion, instead wasting so much time and money to have hired guns and soldiers in loud explosive action scenes. action sequences and soldiers btw, which were reeeally bad cos the english dialogue writing was horrible

just think about how this portion in the intro and climax could've been soo much better if it was stripped down. none of the aeroplane nonsense and high tech trucks and guns and random white thugs like what is the fucking reason!!! only shitty directors who can't write hide behind needless extravagance. and siva is definitely a shitty director who can't write. i would much rather the kid be a child who is under a kidnapping ring, no matter how cliche it sounds, cos it's still miles better than uhhh *checks notes* giving him mutant superpowers after his brain has been operated on. wowz so cool da. is this 1990.

like this just makes me so angry thinking about it, this artificial inclusion of a sci fi trope, when the film already looks so ugly in that horrible ai intro which looks so ghastly and obviously fake. for that alone, i'm almost at the zone of saying i'm happy this flopped. on top of obviously using ai to ''enhance'' suriya's voice in other languages as they said... like bro.... FLOP DESERVED. if an actor can't even be fuckin arsed to learn the dialogue and DUB IN A FUCKING STUDIO FOR HIS OWN MOVIE??? then piss off. if i were a fan of his from telugu lands or something i'd feel honestly deeply cheated and hurt. what's to stop anyone from saying he doesn't even need to dub in tamil anymore? we have his fake voice coming from a computer that they clearly believe is acceptable to throw into other languages, thinking that emotion and inflections are worthy of their audience. do the same in tamil then. how about it. such lazy, horribly unethical filmmaking deserves to be thrown to the dogs. fuck gen ai use in art and fuck studio green and fuck everyone who agreed to that shit

the period portion... where do i start, man. what a mess. why wasn't there any breathing points.... why didn't we have any lull in the screenplay. that's the first thing i would change, and anyone disagreeing cos they want to make it ''racy'' or ''crisp'' needs to be kicked to the curb. you are not a child. have some patience. horrible filmmaking style that does nothing but induce a headache. i just mentioned this elsewhere but even slow paced 3 hour films would get fans, because there'll be something in there to warrant a revisit. but fast paced vomit spat out onto a script won't, cos there's no rewatch value at all. i have very minimal interest in sitting down to rewatch this cos the scenes are all just blurring together and i can't even catch a breath to analyse anything. imagine if we just had suriya in pain, suffering, a film exploring his psyche about his guilt, betrayal, both physical and emotional hurt, perhaps a disability from the stab wound... just nothing. fucking give me 10 mins of suriya crying or having his wounds tended to, it'd be better than this trainwreck garbage of scenes whizzing by that i can't even separate. i really... HATE!! editing like this. i haven't seen worst editing in a suriya film except in singam 3. this is almost on par imo

there were so many things mentioned in interviews by suriya/the team that never happened on screen. suriya for example, talked so much about the aspect of faith and their deities, how the different clans operate with different economics, worship, even their disposition in relation to their worshipped elements.... sorry, these are either flat out lies or more likely, things told to him in passing that siva never bothered to fuckin put in script. they never had any prior script reading, btw. suriya legit said siva writes his dialogue early morning at 4-5am, and at 7am or so he's given the papers and thrown into set to act. well of course this film is gonna be shit, brother. what else did anyone expect!!! no practice, no script reading, no chemistry between actors to act out and perform, no voice modulation and testing that's why every other scene it's him shouting alternately and pissing all of us cos we can't even watch a movie in peace.... saying ''they're tribals'' as an excuse for the constant shouting is also such a poor understanding and dehumanisation of our ancestors, who also had calm, peace, quiet love and contemplation, in their longings or beliefs. this actually isn't a movie. it's a reels fest for instagram and tiktok wanker teens. it's clear siva didn't think of his whole as a film, but merely events and moments to stitch together, cos there's no way in hell any competent director would create a film like this otherwise. can't stand films crafted solely for events and spectacle, cos where is the character drama and arcs of highs and lows? even an amateur writer would know this.

speaking of breathers... what i really want in films is vulnerability and fragility of the hero to be depicted. i legit couldn't believe my eyes after what happens in the interval, cos i was so sure once that betrayal happens, we'd be spending the next 10-15 mins of suriya hurt, in both physical and emotional pain at his failure in taking care of the boy and convincing him of his good will. i thought we'd see kanga struggling to walk or fight, one of his arms useless to him now, but... notHING EVER COMES FROM THIS!!! we just continuously get pulled into narrative plot point after narrative plot point. there is no time at all to be spent on exploring kanga's psyche.. a better writer-director would certainly think about this. siva didn't. even the present timeline when francis dislocates his own thumb, i thought it would come up - the idea of casting self-injury on himself this time to save a boy who stabbed him in the past, it's almost poetic. but... nothing. just fucking nothing. where is the literary value and tension and poetry that all this potential has???

this obviously extends to all the other moments the movie could have slowed down and added more dialogue or atmospheric tension - the burning at the stake, the rock of justice, any of the worship and politics and economic push and pull these clans have with each other... instead, we get literally nothing apart from ''evil blood clan'' who hates ''good fire clan'' BRO WHAT ARE THEY EVEN FIGHTING FOR!!! what is their conflict? there's no point of moral or philosophical discussion point at all between these clans in the film. this also ties in to the first crime - koduva killing 100 (-99, really) men, and the fallout from that. why not just make him kill 1? then wouldn't there have been an actual avenue to discuss capital punishment and revenge, and eye for an eye vengeance or rehabilitation? where's the conflict point in executing a piece of shit who murdered ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE?! this could've so easily been turned into commentary on how one views justice and crime against the backdrop of tribes. the audience is given nothing for us to think about their sides and who to root for, what mistakes or crimes they may have committed against each other, or any kind of conflict in their faiths or ideology that one goes against. just typical one-dimensional bad guy who hates the typical one-dimensional good guy. you spent almost 3 years making this.. this is what you came up with?? fucking juvenile. even a beginner writer would be embarrassed to put this out. obviously, this happens when your whole team is just thinking about how to make hero mass entry and cOO0llLL YOuTh gEN Z moments, rather than expanding upon the world and potential themes to flesh out. there is no point saying in every interview siva has great knowledge in tamil literature. so fuckin what. none of that shit matters cos his writing isn't literary at all. this looks like a grade school paper a child puts out for what makes a ''cool'' hero and nothing more cos they do not have the capacity for literary analysis.

the cameo.... watha i'm pissed as f. i cannot tell u how angry i was watching that shit first day. sooo stupid and unnecessary, completely spoiled the expectations of waiting for rolex/dhilli clash on screen just cos siva had a stupid idea to make this into 2 parts which didn't need to be. FUCKKK YOUU, MAN!!!!!!!!!!! this should've just been a single, longer movie, and with kanga failing both his promises (protecting the boy like he promised his mother, and letting himself be killed by him), should've just killed himself in the climax. it would've been a great ending for him actually as it intercuts with the present (i did like the intercut of both timelines in the climax actually, i think this is the only portion where the editing is done decent), where in one time we see him throw himself to the sharks to be ripped apart after his failure, and in another time he manages to save the boy from whatever it is, and maybe even inadvertently dies in the process because of the kid due to a past sin of his own in the role of the present kid's harsh life, but dying happily so, creating a bittersweet tragedy of broken promises mending itself in another lifetime. this could've easily been made up to be a tragic literary piece on reincarnation and promise, and it would've worked. idk. i'm just spitballing. it's not that i've had a long time to think about this, these are very basic things i already thought of almost immediately after my first show, and i'm just stumped no one else in that whole shit team bothered to take a step back and think to make this more compact into 1 solo film. if everything just has to be about milking money from the audience and dsp blaring shitty loud music every second, then fuck you.

i think this got longer than i intended. there're still so many other problems apart from direction and editing, pacing, but these above things are the biggest ones for me. cos even with the extremely painful and poor quality bgm by dsp, i also believe it could've been naturally avoided if given a slower film, and he wouldn't have made this so loud for no reason. it'd be very natural for a md to provide quieter moments if the scenes themselves are softer with more intimacy and atmosphere, not stitched together from all high moments, which ofc would only make his job louder.

so many dumb fight scenes... the opening francis fight and editing style with coloured words and childish intercuts (sorry idgaf i am a thallumaala hater because i am not 12 years old thinking this is cool).. the croc fight.... which served literally ZERO PURPOSE. no really. they even dared release a video on that making, to show how much HarDWOrK they put in for it, making a river and animal from scratch, painting and animating it, and it's like ??? tf for???? the only bit that served was to make the boy injured, and to make kanga take care of him leading into the mannippu song. this could've been achieved in soo many other ways... poruva could've been bitten by a dangerous insect. he could've eaten the wrong fruit. he could've slipped and fell down a bad ravine or cliff that looked inviting but is actually deadly. LITERALLY ANYTHING else would've saved them so much time and money, and yet still prove and highlight the same idea to the audience that the forest they've been exiled to is dangerous and not easy to survive in. nothing though.... just nothing.

i can't believe i'm still talking about this given how frustrated it makes me and how lazy i feel these scenes are written in for what they think is mass appeal. spectacle, scale, budget, visuals.. NONE of this substitutes good, calm pacing and editing and story. man, i'm tired. ok whatever i'm done

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Everything You Need to Know About Shark Tank India and Its Judges

If you’re a fan of entrepreneurship, innovation, and exciting business deals, you’ve probably heard of Shark Tank India. The show has taken India by storm, giving budding entrepreneurs a platform to present their business ideas in front of successful investors, also known as "sharks." It’s the perfect mix of business education, entertainment, and inspiration. In this blog, we’ll take a deep dive into what Shark Tank India is all about, the role of the shark tank india judges list, and how this show has inspired millions across the country.

What is Shark Tank India?

Shark Tank India is the Indian version of the popular American reality TV show Shark Tank, where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors in the hopes of securing investments. The show gives these entrepreneurs a chance to present their startups and ideas to well-established businesspeople, who can either invest their own money in the businesses or pass on the opportunity.

The show isn't just about securing investments; it’s also about learning. Viewers get to see how deals are negotiated, how investors think, and what makes a business worth investing in. Shark Tank India has quickly become a favorite among viewers who are interested in entrepreneurship, providing a rare behind-the-scenes look at how successful businesses are built.

Who Are the Shark Tank India Judges?

The Shark Tank India judges are a group of highly successful entrepreneurs and business leaders from different industries. These sharks bring their experience, knowledge, and capital to the table, looking for innovative ideas and promising business ventures. Let's take a look at some of the notable Shark Tank India judges who have appeared on the show:

Aman Gupta – Co-founder and CMO of boAt, a leading electronics brand, Aman Gupta has played a key role in making boAt one of the most popular brands for headphones and other electronic accessories in India. His business acumen and marketing skills are highly respected, and he has been a fan favorite on the show for his friendly and down-to-earth approach.

Anupam Mittal – Founder and CEO of People Group, Anupam Mittal is best known for his pioneering work with Shaadi.com, one of India’s largest matrimonial websites. His deep understanding of technology and marketing gives him a sharp eye for identifying promising startups in the tech space.

Ashneer Grover – Former Managing Director of BharatPe, Ashneer Grover is a well-known figure in the fintech space. He has a keen interest in tech-driven businesses and has been known to make quick, bold investment decisions on the show. His straightforward and no-nonsense attitude makes him one of the most intense judges on Shark Tank India.

Namita Thapar – Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Namita Thapar brings her vast experience in healthcare and pharmaceuticals to the panel. She is passionate about mentoring young entrepreneurs, especially those with ideas in the healthcare industry. Namita is also known for her calm demeanor and nurturing personality on the show.

Vineeta Singh – Co-founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics, Vineeta Singh is a leading figure in India’s beauty industry. Under her leadership, SUGAR Cosmetics has grown into one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in the country. She is always on the lookout for startups that combine innovation with strong branding.

Peyush Bansal – Co-founder and CEO of Lenskart, Peyush Bansal has revolutionized the eyewear industry in India. His focus on tech-driven businesses and customer service makes him an insightful judge. Peyush is known for giving practical advice to entrepreneurs, helping them grow their businesses with a customer-first approach.

Ghazal Alagh – Co-founder of Mamaearth, Ghazal Alagh is an entrepreneur who has made a name for herself in the personal care space. Mamaearth is known for its natural, toxin-free products, and Ghazal’s passion for clean beauty shines through in her work as a judge. She often provides valuable insights to entrepreneurs in the beauty and wellness space.

How Shark Tank India Works

On Shark Tank India, entrepreneurs come onto the show with a specific business pitch. They present their business ideas, products, or services to the sharks, who then decide whether or not they want to invest. The entrepreneurs usually ask for a certain amount of money in exchange for equity in their company.

Once the pitch is presented, the sharks have the opportunity to ask questions, dig deeper into the business model, and assess the potential for growth. Based on the entrepreneur's answers, the sharks either make offers or decline to invest. Sometimes, multiple sharks show interest, leading to negotiations where the entrepreneur can choose the best offer.

The sharks bring more than just money to the table. They also offer mentorship, business connections, and strategic advice. Getting a deal on Shark Tank India can be a game-changer for startups, giving them the resources they need to grow their business quickly.

How Shark Tank India Inspires Entrepreneurs

One of the most significant impacts of Shark Tank India is the inspiration it provides to aspiring entrepreneurs. Watching the show, viewers get to see real people turning their ideas into successful businesses. The show encourages people to dream big and teaches them the importance of perseverance, creativity, and hard work.

The show has also helped break down the stigma around failure in business. Many entrepreneurs who don’t get a deal still receive valuable advice from the sharks, which helps them improve their business models and try again. It’s a great reminder that failure is just a stepping stone to success.

Shark Tank India Products

Many businesses that have appeared on Shark Tank India have gone on to achieve great success. From innovative tech products to eco-friendly solutions, these businesses have captured the imagination of both the sharks and the viewers. Shark Tank India Products has become a platform for promoting these entrepreneurial success stories.

For those interested in discovering products featured on the show, Shark Tank India Products offers a wide selection of innovative and unique items. Whether you’re looking for new gadgets, health products, or sustainable solutions, the businesses that have appeared on Shark Tank India are some of the most creative and forward-thinking in the market.

Conclusion

Shark Tank India has not only entertained millions of viewers but also played a crucial role in promoting entrepreneurship in India. With its panel of expert judges, the show provides invaluable lessons for anyone interested in business, innovation, and success. Whether you're a startup founder or simply someone with a love for great ideas, Shark Tank India is a must-watch.

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Peter Sellers in The Party (1968)

Dir.Blake Edwards

Blocked from Hollywood after unwittingly levelling the set of General Fred Clutterbuck's latest war epic, bumbling Indian actor Hrundi V. Bakshi can now kiss his brief career in the movie industry goodbye. Having burned his bridges, Bakshi instead mistakenly receives an invitation to Clutterbuck's exclusive dinner soiree at his magnificent, hi-tech mansion. As the welcome intruder merrily rubs shoulders with the unaware host's hand-picked guests, Bakshi has his first-ever sip of alcohol and soon picks up where he left off. Now, only God knows how this well-thought-out gathering will end. But one thing is for certain: this will be a night to remember...

*During the scene in which Peter Sellers wrecks the upstairs bathroom, the band downstairs can be heard playing 'Meglio Stasera' ("It Had Better Be Tonight"), which was originally written for and used as both a vocal and instrumental score in The Pink Panther (1963). Both movies were scored by Henry Mancini, directed by Blake Edwards and starred Peter Sellers.

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How Your Backpacking Meals Are Really Made

By Emily Pennington (excerpted from the July 14, 2024 article in Backpacker)

A faint whiff of cumin and cracked black pepper serenades my nostrils, reminiscent of the Indian spice markets I once visited in my mid-twenties. Only, I’m not in South Asia, or even the back storeroom of a hip Thai restaurant; I’m in my hometown of Boulder, Colorado, touring the massive factory where Backpacker’s Pantry meals are made.

My host for the morning is Soraya Smith, the company’s president and recipe-development chef. Smith, who had always been involved on the recipe side of American Outdoor Products (the parent organization of Backpacker’s Pantry) took over as president after her husband, Rodney, died in a tragic ski accident in 2020. She’s been the face of the family-owned corporation ever since.

“I’m from a foodie family,” explained Smith. “My mom is Spanish-Italian, and my father is from Iran, so we’re very multicultural. I also went to Culinary School of the Rockies before stepping into this role.”

Our first stop was the test kitchen, where Smith pulled different dry ingredients together to experiment with new recipe ideas. To be totally honest, the various plastic bags she grabbed out of a large bin looked more like the Parmesan cheese packets you’d get for free with your pizza delivery than high-quality foodstuffs. But therein contained the secrets to my favorite post-hike meals: proprietary flavorings and mixes, which Backpacker’s Pantry makes with freeze-dried ingredients.

As we entered the factory’s enormous storeroom, I asked Smith for a refresher: What exactly is freeze drying?

Freeze-drying technology was used extensively by NASA during the space boom of the 1960s. Since freeze-dried food retains more than 90 percent of its original nutrients, it’s the best way to keep astronauts stocked with nutritious food. Better yet, the food can last for years without going bad.

When an ingredient is freeze-dried, it’s brought to an inhospitable -60°F, then back above freezing multiple times while inside a vacuum chamber. That way, only the ingredient’s water content is removed. “Some companies make a large sheet of, say, lasagna, cook it, and then dehydrate it,” Smith said. “We, on the other hand, mix each of our freeze-dried ingredients into the bag, so that when you add that boiling water, most of them are getting cooked for the first time. It’s fresher, and I think it has a better texture.”

Once workers grab individual ingredients from the palettes in the store room, they go to the dedicated mixing room, where seasonings and starches are stirred together in large tubs. The room looks like a sterile, high-tech scene out of Willy Wonka.

Here, Smith points out that the brand adheres to a strict allergen separation system. For instance, a recipe with gluten won’t get run through the machines on the same day as a gluten-free recipe to protect customers with gluten intolerances. Ditto for dairy products. (Workers clean the machines thoroughly at the end of each day by passing them through a chrome-covered, bedroom-sized industrial dishwasher.)

After mixing, the meals are mechanically portioned out by category—sauce, starch, meat, and vegetable—then sealed by hand. Workers sample the meals throughout the day, preparing a baggie to taste-test at the beginning, middle, and end of each run. The goal is to ensure the flavors remain consistent throughout. Forks and counter space are set aside in the test kitchen for this specific purpose. If something doesn’t taste right, they ditch the batch and correct it.

The Backpacker’s Pantry factory produces thousands of meals each day. Once the day’s meals get sealed, boxed, and quality checked, they head into a gigantic storeroom, which then ships the products to big retailers, like REI, as well as directly to consumers.

As I closed the huge warehouse doors behind me and concluded my tour, I was surprised to feel tremendously better about all that just-add-water food I’d been eating. The ingredients were both fresher than I’d imagined and more rigorously quality-checked. Ninety percent of their original nutrients, huh? Heck, maybe I’ll toss a couple under my desk to eat in the office.

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Rising Giants: The Indian Tech Startup Revolution,  "Revolutionizing the Tech World: A Journey Into India's Thriving Startup Scene"

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My Not-so-Brief Review of Gene Catlow (Part 4)

It's Day 2 of my Gene Catlow review! In this part we'll talk about rest of the Family members, Canovians, Guest Characters and Furriston citizens.

Characters (Part 3)

Another human in the Family of Intelligent Life is Charles Horowitz or “Mickey Rooney”, he is pitiable fragile old man who eventually becomes an overly 1930’s cartoon character type character after he is “adopted” by a bunch of salamanders, and he gains a love interest in form of an indian woman whose name I forgot. We know nothing about Horowitz’s past, he seems to be more like a child in the body of an old man, even before joining the Family. Like I said before, he is fond of “stinkybutt” as an insult. He becomes the programmer for the Family alongside his hindu waifu, and insults The Hosts and then kinda loses relevance. Lastly let’s talk about someone decent and kind of underused, Ernie. Ernie is a bunny who is on a wheelchair due to crippling disease. He is not only Gene’s first bunny friend before Cotton, he is also an intellectual and he is the first one to break Gene the news about his tech master abilities. He later joins the Family and becomes researcher for the group. Ernie is decent but despite being in the comic since the beginning he is barely used. His status as a researcher and being Gene’s longtime friend could have had some interesting effects in the comic like, maybe he is the one who tells Gene to learn to control his other self instead of Catwhis, or maybe he was an old friend of Matt’s? Idk. We never really get anything with the guy but instead we get like a million scenes with Treeka Birds doing stupid shit so that tells you where Albert’s priorities are. Let’s end this with two original characters the introduction of Family created, Cyberfly and Simmy. They suck. Moving on.

The Canovians basically become the side cast for most of Cotton’s post-first arc adventures. These Ancient Canovians have been stuck in a timebubble for eons, and as such they live really boring lives, which Cotton and Tavatiana slowly realize. There’s Big Bunny leader guy who is another character without a proper name, he’s oddly enough the only First Triber in the group who doesn’t look like a weird immortal alien ghost rabbit thingy. All we know about him is that Michelle tells him to not be mean, and he’s been at war with Felin Family for years without knowing what their leaders look like. Also he seems to disappear completely halfway through the comic. The rabbit mentor characters who are more prevalent in the comic are Old Doe and Old Buck, two really old rabbits who can build self-aware puppets like Dorzoi and Forzoi. Old rabbits coincidentally not only are critics of Canovia order but also they have strong connections with both Forzoi and Friendship Island. I would argue they’re the 456th mentor archetype in this comic, but since they’re mortals and not Gods, spirits or puppets, they’re more human-like, and they actively help Cotton, Tavie and Michelle with their problems. There’s some shit to them that make them shady though, and it’s implied they were present at the birth of Jesus??? We also have the demmmmons, a cabal of evil bunnies who have lived in Canovia for a long time, only two demmmmons survive to the end of the comic, Gimpo and One-Eye, they’re probably another example of a well-executed redemption. They actually feel guilt for their actions, and feel that they don’t deserve cheap forgiveness from the bunnies they hurt. Of course they’re forgiven because them biting the father bunny helped the bunnies to develop a cure which eradicated the demmmmons. Honestly the demmmmons are such a dumb concept they shouldn’t have been introduced in the first place, but even I think that’s an overkill. Gimpo and One-Eye however are decent and should’ve had more screentime even if their names suck. Lastly there’s Clayton, the bunny traitor who joined Felin Family because he felt Canovians couldn’t do “change”. Clayton is an interesting concept of a character who gets redeemed almost instantly, mainly because of his creepy relationship with Michelle. Clayton actually turns out to be a chosen one who can bring Canovia to present day. This brings out an interesting aspect of his personality where he seems to become cocky when he returns to Canovia, seemingly becoming a rival for Cotton and undermining his achievements. This is either never followed upon, or maybe it would have been had Albert not died.

Then we have all sorts of guest characters, not counting the ones Albert created under a pseudonym like Catwhis, Burlington, Moonlight, C-Eagle and so forth. We see a shitton of them during the Grandville Festival section of the first arc, and they’re all pretty hideous, though one of them seems to foreshadow the existence of “Other selves” in this comic’s universe. There are two prevalent guest characters after this arc however, the first one is Jack, yes, Dave Hopkins’s Jack. Jack takes the role of Death, and for a character created by an actual rapist he is a massive pushover. He has no issue with Dawn and Dusk healing people and destroying the natural order of life and death. He doesn’t allow certain characters to die if they still have something to do, but “everyone will meet him eventually”, but that just seems like he’s granting every important character a plot armor, of course Bob does eventually die, but he doesn’t allow him to die until he has talked for a bit, but I’m getting ahead of myself. Another guest character is Oliver Simons’ Jamie Abrams, the driver of the dimension hopping cab. He works more like a plot device than a character not to mention he is sort of a plothole as well, but at least he sticks to doing his own thing and doesn’t really want to be part of the World of Friends.

Then we move on to Furriston’s citizens, many of which didn’t really get any prominent roles after the first arc. There is Mayor Donald Horseface who only plays a big role in the first arc and then disappears, and then returns to do a quick MLP:FiM reference and disappear again. There is the rhino guy, Gene’s boss, who seems to also disappear, even though he is stated to be behind the Family of Intelligent Life’s second skins. He never appears after the second Friendship Island arc though. Another member of Gene’s company is Edd, the joke is he sucks at his work, but unlike other characters in this comic he gets a happy ending as he gets Gene’s job after Gene joins the Family. We never see him again, and we can all be happy for him. Then there’s Bev, the owner of the cafeteria our protagonists visit a lot. She is an asshole who almost kills Cotton due to saying confidential information, and she abuses Eubie and even forces her to work for free. I have no sympathy of any kind for her, even with her brief role in the furry-human war. The three bodyguards have also been prevalent since the beginning of the comic but I don’t have anything to say about them, besides the Big Dog’s stupid sudden redesign. Another characters that I want to talk about are the Original Animen, AKA Stagglers. Haha, I remember when I was frustrated about how it took FOREVER for this comic to reveal the true nature of these guys. The Original Animen are the ancestors of both humans and furries, the missing link that connects them. Naturally animen are being hunted by both parties because their existence pretty much makes all of their racism meaningless. Michael Alan Avariss had a child with their leader, The Elder Mother, and had a son, Stephen. I have to say the reveal of Stephen as Elder Mother’s daughter is still one of the best plot twists in this entire comic. It’s a decent mystery that isn’t too vague, but also not too predictable and the reveal really pays off. However after their establishment, the Stagglers move to Friendship Island and they really don’t matter anymore. Stephen also does some stupid shit in the background, constantly bitching about his daddy issues. I guess even Albert forgot about him. In my opinion, the strongest part of Furriston is Bob. Bob was a radio host crow who while on camera and radio had the personality of a psychopathic TV host, but behind the scenes he was a grumpy smoking miserable asshole who wanted to use Cotton to eradicate humans. Bob was a great character and his redemption was well-executed, he ends up joining the Stagglers and bonding with them as he decides to take down the Avariss billboard in hopes of redeeming himself. He then gets shot by Michael Alan Avariss, and after brief visit with Jack, he comes back from the dead briefly and then dies for good. I wish we got more characters like Bob through the comic, those who were willing to die in order to have a positive impact on the world, it would’ve made this comic just a bit more real.

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Do you think it makes sense for Nemo to have joined the League at all?

I think you can definitely write entire essays on this topic with regards to both the comics and movie, but I'll try to keep my answer to this short and maybe return to write a more detailed post later.

From a Doylist perspective, even though Nemo is neither British as a character nor Victorian by virtue of being from French rather than British literature (the term 'Victorian' is technically only applicable to Britain between 1837 to 1904, not the entire world or the 1800s as a whole), if you're going to have a 19th-century character as your Victorian superhero team tech guy, Nemo is the most famous and obvious answer, plus the Nautilus makes sense as both a means of transportation and war machine, and as far as Western literature from the era, you're not going to find many characters of colour who are as famous and well-characterized if you don't want the team to be whites only and need someone to more explicitly comment on British colonialism, at least in the comics where that was overtly critiqued to varying levels of success and failure.

As for Watsonian explanations for Nemo joining the League within the universe, I think this is where the movie had a more plausible reasoning for his involvement, even if I think it softened him a little too much in terms of his attitude towards the British and wanting to atone for his actions against them - a world war that would threaten everyone, including the oppressed, and would eventually reach the sea itself has no borders and isn't an issue that would solely play to British interests, so I can see where Nemo would go along with the plan, even if it's not out of concern for the British Empire; the film novelization actually takes it further with a scene where it's noted that M (falsely) offered the possibility of negotiations for India's independence if Nemo joined, which may be a deleted scene, which also works and keeps his anti-imperialism and anti-colonialism beliefs.

By comparison, I never liked the comics' reasoning of his wanting another adventure and feeling so disconnected from humanity that he no longer considers himself Indian (though we later see that while he claims that, it's not really true), which feels flimsy and weak when he doesn't need the League to go on adventures and they ultimately didn't really do much in the way of adventuring anyway, especially Neko himself; with the cavorite plot in Volume 1, there is the pretence of an enemy of Britain stealing it to wage war against the British specifically if the League doesn't recover it, but I can't really see Nemo giving a shit about that.

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Best Colleges In Bangalore for MBA

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Choosing the right city and the right college for your MBA is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. If you're looking for the perfect blend of opportunity, innovation, and inspiration, Bangalore is the place to be.

Why Bangalore?

Known as the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore isn’t just a city — it's a launchpad for ambitious dreamers. Whether you want to climb the corporate ladder, become an entrepreneur, or dive into the world of startups, Bangalore offers an ecosystem that fuels growth and success.

Here's why studying for an MBA in Bangalore is a smart move:

Top MBA Colleges

Bangalore boasts some of the best MBA colleges in India, known for academic excellence, top-notch faculty, and global exposure. Institutions like:

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) – One of the top 3 IIMs in the country.

Christ University – Known for its dynamic curriculum and strong placement support.

IIBS (International Institute of Business Studies) – A fast-emerging choice offering industry-aligned programs, global exposure, and strong placements.

XIME, IFIM, SIBM, NMIMS, and many more – These colleges are producing future business leaders every year.

Whether you’re looking for a globally recognized degree, entrepreneurship guidance, or cutting-edge research opportunities, Bangalore has it all.

Unbeatable Placement Opportunities

An MBA in Bangalore means you’re in the heart of India’s business hub. The city is home to thousands of MNCs, tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Infosys, and fast-growing startups that are always on the lookout for fresh talent.

Top recruiters from consulting, finance, IT, e-commerce, and marketing hire directly from campus.

Internship opportunities are plenty, giving you real-world experience even before you graduate.

A Diverse & Vibrant Student Life

Bangalore attracts students from across India and even abroad, making it a melting pot of cultures. You'll build a global network, lifelong friendships, and soft skills that will serve you well in any boardroom.

The city also offers:

A great climate all year round.

Thriving nightlife, food scenes, and cultural fests.

Easy weekend getaways for when you need a break.

Start Your MBA Journey Today

An MBA is not just about a degree; it's about transformation. It’s about becoming a better thinker, communicator, and leader to begin this journey.

If you’re serious about your future and want an education that’s connected to real-world business, innovation, and opportunity, choose Bangalore, choose excellence.

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Best Coworking Spaces in Indore for Startups & Freelancers

Indore, one of the most vibrant cities in Madhya Pradesh, has witnessed a significant rise in the entrepreneurial and freelancing culture over the past decade. As the startup ecosystem flourishes, the demand for flexible, cost-effective, and dynamic workspaces has grown exponentially. Coworking spaces in Indore have become a popular solution, providing startups and freelancers with an ideal environment to nurture their ideas and scale their businesses.

For those looking to dive into the coworking culture, Indore offers a variety of options ranging from shared offices to private cabins, each designed to meet the diverse needs of entrepreneurs, remote workers, and creative professionals. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the best coworking spaces in Indore, along with the features that make them stand out, helping you decide which one suits your business needs.

1. WeWork Indore

WeWork, a global leader in coworking, offers a well-established presence in Indore, catering to startups, freelancers, and established businesses alike. WeWork’s coworking space in Indore is renowned for its vibrant community and exceptional facilities. It features a combination of private offices, hot desks, and dedicated desks, all housed in a contemporary and stylish environment.

Key Features:

High-speed internet and IT support

Flexible membership plans, from day passes to monthly packages

Access to meeting rooms and conference facilities

Networking opportunities with like-minded entrepreneurs

On-site café and recreation areas

Central location near key commercial hubs in Indore

For startups and freelancers looking to scale, WeWork Indore offers a dynamic atmosphere that blends creativity with productivity, making it an excellent choice for individuals and teams alike.

2. 91Springboard Indore

91Springboard is a well-known name in the Indian coworking space market, and their Indore branch is no exception. This coworking space in Indore is perfect for entrepreneurs and freelancers who seek a conducive environment for innovation and growth. With both flexible and long-term membership options, it caters to businesses of all sizes, from solopreneurs to growing startups.

Key Features:

Private office spaces, dedicated desks, and hot desks

Meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art AV technology

24/7 access with security

High-speed internet and professional admin support

Regular workshops and networking events

Coffee lounge and break areas for informal meetings

The collaborative atmosphere at 91Springboard provides great opportunities for networking, business partnerships, and growth, making it a great choice for those new to the startup scene.

3. Coworking Space by The Vault

For freelancers, solopreneurs, and small businesses, The Vault provides an affordable yet high-quality coworking space in Indore. Located strategically in the city, The Vault offers a variety of flexible membership options to meet different needs. From shared offices to private spaces, it provides a versatile setting for individuals and teams to collaborate, innovate, and grow their businesses.

Key Features:

Customizable membership plans that cater to different business needs

Private cabins and shared offices for collaborative work

On-demand meeting rooms with high-tech facilities

Access to business tools and resources

Community events to foster networking and collaboration

A relaxing ambiance with comfortable seating and break areas

The Vault is known for its focus on community-driven workspaces, helping startups and freelancers build strong connections that could lead to business opportunities.

4. Regus Indore

Regus is a global leader in flexible workspace solutions, and its Indore branch is designed to cater to a wide range of business needs. Whether you're a freelancer, a startup founder, or a remote worker, Regus provides everything you need to be productive and successful. The coworking space in Indore offers private offices, shared workspaces, and meeting rooms, making it ideal for businesses at various stages of growth.

Key Features:

Private office spaces, shared offices, and hot desks

High-speed internet, printing, and admin support

Conference rooms for business meetings and presentations

Flexible, pay-as-you-go membership options

Access to a global network of Regus workspaces

On-site café for relaxation and informal meetings

Regus offers a professional yet affordable workspace for startups and freelancers in Indore who need a conducive environment to scale their operations without the overhead of maintaining a traditional office.

5. DeskSpace Coworking

DeskSpace is one of the most sought-after coworking spaces in Indore, offering a range of services designed for freelancers, startups, and small businesses. DeskSpace provides a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and networking, while also offering affordable office space solutions.

Key Features:

Flexible membership options: hourly, daily, or monthly

Private offices and open desk areas for teams

Fully equipped meeting rooms and conference spaces

High-speed internet and round-the-clock security

Access to printing, photocopying, and other office amenities

Networking events, workshops, and seminars for skill development

DeskSpace is perfect for those looking to join a creative community of like-minded professionals in Indore, where they can build partnerships, collaborate, and grow their businesses effectively.

6. WorkSuites Coworking

WorkSuites is another excellent option for businesses seeking flexible, affordable coworking space in Indore. They provide a professional setting with modern amenities designed to support a productive work environment for startups and freelancers. WorkSuites prides itself on delivering excellent service and a seamless experience for its members.

Key Features:

Private offices and coworking desks for teams of various sizes

High-speed internet, printer, and meeting room access

Virtual office services for remote businesses

24/7 access to coworking spaces with secure entry

Flexible contracts with no long-term commitment

Cafeteria and lounge areas for informal networking

WorkSuites offers a dynamic and modern coworking environment with personalized service, making it an excellent choice for professionals who need a workspace that promotes collaboration and creativity.

7. Istaq Coworking

Istaq is a coworking space that focuses on providing a stress-free and productive environment for its members. It offers various flexible packages, making it a great option for freelancers, solopreneurs, and small businesses in Indore. Whether you’re working solo or with a team, Istaq offers the perfect balance of privacy and collaboration.

Key Features:

Private cabins, dedicated desks, and flexible coworking options

High-speed internet and modern IT support

Spacious meeting rooms with multimedia equipment

24/7 access with security for maximum flexibility

Social events to encourage collaboration and innovation

Istaq is particularly known for its focus on customer satisfaction, ensuring that each member has the resources and support they need to succeed.

Why Choose a Coworking Space in Indore?

Coworking spaces in Indore have become essential for startups and freelancers, offering them an opportunity to operate with minimal overhead costs while gaining access to high-quality resources and facilities. Some of the key reasons why coworking spaces in Indore are ideal for entrepreneurs and small businesses include:

Cost Efficiency: Renting an office space can be expensive, especially for a startup. Coworking spaces in Indore offer flexible, cost-effective membership plans, which can be tailored to suit individual requirements.

Networking Opportunities: Coworking spaces provide a unique opportunity to interact and collaborate with other entrepreneurs, startups, and freelancers. This opens doors to partnerships, mentorships, and networking opportunities that might not be available in a traditional office setting.

Modern Amenities: From high-speed internet and meeting rooms to printing facilities and refreshments, coworking spaces in Indore provide all the necessary tools to ensure businesses can operate smoothly.

Flexibility: Unlike traditional office spaces that require long-term contracts, coworking spaces offer flexible membership terms, allowing businesses to scale up or down based on their needs.

Conclusion

Choosing the right coworking space is crucial for startups, freelancers, and small businesses looking to thrive in the city’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether you need a private office in Indore or a shared desk, the above-listed coworking spaces offer a variety of solutions that can help you operate efficiently while networking with like-minded professionals. With modern amenities, flexible plans, and a conducive work environment, Indore's coworking spaces provide everything you need to take your business to the next level.