#but I said what I said

[ink-n-shadow]

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this and then they find out that reader was a gymnast before she became who she is now. put out by an injury right before her first trip to the olympics. 😖

OMFG I FORGOT ABOUT MY GYMNASTICS!GHOAP BABIES😭

they definitely know you were a gymnast before you became a trainer, but they never knew just how good you actually were. they had no idea you were two gold medals away from breaking one of the junior level world records. they never knew that you had been in olympic trials when your achilles tore. they didn’t realize you were just one apparatus short of making the olympic team.

once they know about this, they both only train harder. because if they have any say in the matter, they’re going to make sure at least one of them leaves with a medal so they can put it around your pretty neck

(bonus points if they fuck you while you wear their medals!!!)

[trash-opposum]

It’s called Obey ME not Obey THEM

THOSE MOTHERFUCKERS ARE GETTING TOPPED

[qin-qin16]

HEADCANON TIME!

Geno behaves like an old dog.

He likes your company around, but he won't make any effort to keep you by his side - he's too tired to ask for attention, let alone fight for it!

He's stubborn, always wanting things his way - and even when you accept his suggestions/ideas, Geno will still give you frustrated little bites on the cheek.

Sometimes when you're lying together on the couch, he'll let out a long sigh - as if he's having trouble breathing. And before you can ask if he's okay, Geno will lay his head on your lap, silently asking for affection.

He used to follow you around the house in the past, but now he just watches you from wherever he's sitting, following your figure with his one eyelight, attentive to any call of his name (And even when you call him, you have to say his name three times until he decides to get up and slowly come to you.)

[1bibypersecond]

I just don’t get how they built such a beautiful connection between Viktor and Sky (or HexcoreSky, whatever you want to call her) in Acts 1 and 2, only to destroy it all in Episode 8 with a super rushed goodbye, and then give us a Viktor without humanity for just one episode (or half, really). And then, his "best friend" suddenly accepts him as he is when Sky had done that all along?

Like, if they were going to do that, they should’ve just written Sky out way earlier and let us have this no-humanity Viktor on screen for way longer. And don’t even get me started on the fandom. They don’t get that it was Ekko who saved Viktor, not Jayce. Ekko was the one stepping out of Viktor’s equation, not Jayce. Plus, in Season 1, the mage that gave Jayce the rune design was based on Ryze, so that whole Viktor Doctor Strange time-travel vibe in Episode 9 just felt... so bland. I’m over the whole time-travel trope—it’s so overused that it’s boring. I always knew Ekko would be the one to do it because that’s his whole character, but Viktor? Ugh, it felt like they were trying to wrap everything up way too quickly in the last episode, so they just threw in time-rewinding to make it all fit. Honestly, I rolled my eyes so hard when Viktor started his speech to Jayce about the different timelines. I was like, "Oh no, here we go."

Honestly, I get why League of Legends fans didn’t like Viktor’s rework. Mechanical Herald Viktor was way more tied to the social inequality conflict between Zaun and Piltover, something I was really hoping they’d explore in more depth. The new Viktor is much more connected to the arcane and magic, which is fine—I like cult-leader Viktor—but it loses that important conflict we saw in Season 1.

We were all excited to see Viktor’s final evolution, which lasted… half an episode? Why? Like I said, they could’ve written Sky out way earlier, given that her ending was so lackluster, and spent more time exploring this emotionless being. Maybe he was just too OP and they couldn’t keep his superpowers on-screen for too long without completely wrecking the world. I get that. Machine Viktor could’ve lasted longer because he wasn’t tied to those arcane powers.

I get it, the show is called Arcane, but the conflict between Zaun and Piltover made it feel so much more relatable. As someone from Latin America, watching how northern hemisphere countries pollute my country, dump their waste here, and have companies that destroy our environment (it's not like we don't do it to ourselves but it's still a form of oppression)—it’s a form of first-world oppression that I saw reflected in Season 1 of Arcane. But Season 2? It felt so distant. Magic isn’t real in real life, and yet Season 1 balanced magic so well that it still resonated with issues like social, economic, educational, and environmental oppression. Season 2, though, started to drift away from that. Sure, at first, you see more of that Zaun/Piltover conflict, especially with Caitlyn and the oppressive martial law (because yes, that’s literally a dictatorship). But then Jayce swoops in like, “Hey, we’ve got a bigger enemy, let’s team up,” and boom—Marvel finale.

Anyway, these are just some fever-induced thoughts I’ve been having. My ideal ending? Viktor slowly becoming Singed, like they hinted in Season 1 with that “I understand now” line. Viktor as the Herald, tucked away in a corner of Zaun like Singed, secretly helping people—not driven by feelings or morality, but by a greater good: helping those in need. Meanwhile, his humanity (Sky) tries to find him somewhere deep in his mind, ultimately leading to the creation of Blitzcrank. That’s what I thought we were getting. Instead, we got astral destruction and a bromance. Oh well, it is what it is.

[viridianevergarden]

“He hadn’t gotten that far in his planning…”

“Hadn’t gotten that far in his PLANNING? That must mean he just wants Elain’s body! He just wants sex!”

Ah yes, because why would he plan the seduction of a woman that he actually believes he doesn’t even deserve yet cares for over the course of two years of effort?

He hasn’t gotten far in his “planning” because the man can’t see himself having a romantic future with her, let alone anyone.

Paraphrase:

“Do you want kids Az?” - Cass

“It doesn’t matter what I want.” - Az

If that’s not more obvious, I don’t know what is.

I’m just saying, Az would not be so hyper vigilant over protecting this sweet girl and making sure she was happy only to bed her. He is in love.

As if that Truth Teller scene and BC wasn’t more obvious and confirming.

[romance-sick]

The gate-keepy mentality of some fandoms I truly do not understand. You’d think they’d be welcoming of anything that introduces more people to the content.

I get not being thrilled about a “reboot”, since it seems like that’s all the movie industry is pumping out these days. But wow.

For example, I’m a huge fan of “Jaws” and “Silence of the Lambs”, both cinematic masterpieces in their own right. Do either of them need a reboot? Absolutely not, and I would admittedly be very skeptical about any reimagining of these movies that are already damn near perfect as they are.

However… I can tell you with 100% certainty that I would absolutely give them a chance, bc I LOVE those stories, and I’m here for any kind of adaptation of them. I’m excited to see the source material still being explored and introduced to new generations. That’s what keeps these stories alive.

And if new adaptations end up being something I don’t like, fine; it’s not the end of the world, and the OG’s still exist. New adaptations of things don’t eradicate or devalue the previous ones in any way; they just present them with a different vision in mind.

You’re allowed to love them, you’re allowed to hate them; for real, you are! But spreading a smear campaign and excessively pissing all over something just bc it’s different than what you’re used to or not what you think it should be is beyond ridiculous. Just like you’re allowed to hate it, others are allowed to enjoy it.

We all know what and whom I’m referring to here, so I’m gonna end with this:

If y’all just need a hug or something, it’s okay. I’ll give you one! But just relax and let people enjoy “The Crow”.

It’s totally allowed to not be your cup of tea, but for those of us whose cup of tea it is? We’d really like to have our tea free of piss, please.

[just-two-blokes]

Someone: 'In every other fandom you also take two male characters and ship them even though they aren‘t canon. So why not Elton and Bernie in Rocketman?'

Me: 'Get out.'

Them: 'Excuse me?'

Me: 'I said.. GET OUT!'

Elton John and Bernie Taupin are the living example that platonic male friendships exist (also between a gay and a straight man). This kind of friendship is an amazing gift and I am so sick and tired of people watching this movie and saying stuff like 'Bernie liked him back, he just never admitted it.'

No.

'But Bernie told Elton he loved him multiple times.'

Yes.

In a platonic, brotherly way. There's nothing wrong with men telling each other they love each other. Because.. surprise.. men have feelings too. No matter their sexuality.

Elton and Bernie are two real people. Both are married (Elton with his husband, Bernie with his wife) and both deserve to live their life.

So could you please stop convincing each other that Bernie was 'in denial' when he just clearly was and still is an amazing friend to Elton and still is friends with him until this day?

Fandom and queer pairings are fun and nice but it stops when you pull real people into your little 'headcanons'.

[toonstarterz]

I know the comparisons are weak and hundreds of other people have already made this exact same claim so I'm not really saying anything new but I'm bored and thirsty for engagements so I'm just gonna say it.

Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun is BETTER than My Hero Academia.

[clandestine-j]

okay, still can't access my interview tumblr so I'mma say it here, due to some things I've seen in the tag.

Lets go!

Now, one post I saw, talked about how fans (mainly Louis fans) wanted to pretend like the show runners and etc, didn't say they would revisit ep 5. And while that might be true, I'm not one of them. I'll be honest on my feelings about it.

If they change it, I think it's a bull-shit cop out and I've be heavily disappointed with interview if they went that route. Why? Because I'm tired of black people and poc being made liars and etc! Oh, it's not about race you say? YES IT IS. IT'S ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT RACE IN THE AMC. THEY MENTION IT, THEY MAKE A POINT TO MENTION.

I have consumed enough media about black people and black men being made lairs. I have consumed enough media of black women being maligned.

SICK OF IT.

That's one half of it. The only half, is the main reason why I stopped reading the book series. I wasn't a Lestat fan. In fact, the Lestat I cared about seeing grow and etc, was dropped in favor of making him this perfect godly man at the expense of dropping Louis.

And that brings me to Lestat fans. I want the drop to be real because I'm sick of Lestat discounting everything that Louis says, by calling him a liar. That is why I did not continue the book series. Because anything bad Lestat does, can be excused with, well, Louis is lying. It's lazy story telling to me. But mainly.

The drop was the only time I saw Lestat fans (and more so speaking of the show) have to accept and talk about what Lestat did. I'll be honest, I didn't need the drop to feel some type of way about Lestat. I felt that every single time, he dismissed what his partner, A BLACK MAN FELT. Lestat violence was clear to me and made me feel a way, when he was completely READY to make his BLACK husband, be his VALET, so he could see an opera.

Do you know how fucked up that is? Do you not understand that I'd would've left the relationship in a heartbeat? Like why would you put your partner through that? Like fucking hell. That's what was hurtful.

And while Lestat will do long discourse about how Claudia or Louis is the issue, there, weren't, long detailed post about how that was fucked of Lestat to do. The causal racism that Lestat is willing to benefit from and be apart of, no deep thoughts on that.

There should've been essay's on essay's on how telling your black partner that you want him to be your fucking valet to a racist opera house to make YOU happy. When Louis expressed his feelings for Lestat and Lestat laughs? Oh, he's so cute and funny. But this is a character people call emotional closed off (Louis), opening himself up and GETTING LAUGHED AT. But then Louis will get picked at by fans for never saying I love you.

He opened himself to asking his partner if he's good enough and he gets laughed at. Everyone will talk about the 'of course' Lestat says when he's lying to himself but not the minute before, when he laughed in his husbands face. And do ya'll know how hard is for a black man to open himself up like that? Only to be laughed at. Or the non-discriminating scene, no long post about how it's been years but Lestat still doesn't CARE to understand the racism and nastiness that Louis is going through. He just doesn't care. And that is violence to me.

So, I always knew that they would revisit ep 5 but I still think it's a bullshit cop out to change it.

I'm the biggest bo bo the fool bc I still ship it. But I don't need to make excuses to do so. I still love the fucking toxic mess but the fans...it's always the fans.

[whowebber]

I know my writing is shit. And it's unworthy of reading. But I am never ever making Logan a bottom in Loscar. He could be a bottom when it's about him with Max or Alex, BUT I AM NEVER MAKING LOGAN A BOTTOM IN LOSCAR.

HAVE YOU GUYS SEEN LOGAN? HOW IS HE SUPPOSED BE A BOTTOM AND HAVE YOU GUYS SEEN OSCAR? HOW IS HE SUPPOSED TO BE A TOP!😭😭😭

[brian-kinney-apologist]

non book reader speaking here and it wasn't as bad as i expected it to be based on reviews calling what happens in this ep horrific. the more poignant part for me and potentially triggering was armand fishing through daniel's memories and landing on moments that clearly mortified daniel while he thought well this is all mundane, it isn't enough to warrant being called fascinating. just fishing for his own edification because he's that insecure he can't let go of that one comment. (we could talk about how that sent him spiraling but louis weaponizing his trauma against him is apparently totally ok, which judging by that "are you asking maitre?" and louis responding with his deadname has been going on for centuries on and off. that just makes the "does he want to lick my boots" jab from louis particularly stomach churning to me)

this post was mostly about people who didn't read the books and hope for the best (aka want to purify and sanitize the whole show (lol))

for me personally it too wasn't horrific per se BUT I was gagged, jaw dropped to the floor, both louis and armand said things I wasn't expecting them to say but thankfully for us iwtv writer's motto is play big or go home. the dynemics between ALL of the characters in this episode alone are something essays can be written about, to see loumand saying all that and acting that away towards each other AND daniel was crazy!!!!! (and i obviously LOVED it tho I'm pretty sure some non book readers will be upset bc i personally mostly see these people reacting out of proportion to this fictional form of media)

[widogaspmauk]

E94 spoilers ahead

Very unpopular opinion, I’m sure, but Fearne doesn’t deserve Ashton.

When Ashton fucked up, her reaction was to hit him and try to break his things.

When she fucked up, they were concerned and supportive.

She owes him one hell of an apology to start. Callowmoore was my backup ship for ash if Ashrym didn’t pan out until the shard incident. Now??? Ashton deserves better.

[depressed-royalty]

I have a question.....Am I the only one who gets the ick when they see Astarion modded into Wyll's Waltz scene?

I have seen soooooo many people hate on all of Wyll's romance scenes and Wyll in general. And its always the same concept of "Wyll is unrelatable" or "Wyll is boring". But the same girlies loose their shit when you replace Wyll with Astarion. They go feral! And honestly I hate it. I thought the dance was lame, babes? Which is it?

[mrsblackruby]

Isn’t it cute how white people are all like we should all stick together and fight racism. uwu look at me I’m an ally. until you actually tell them what racism is and what behaviors actually contribute to it and what behaviors don’t contribute to it. Then performist won’t want to hear you out anymore cuz you won’t feed into their white victimhood if you know what’s racist and what’s not. A lot of them won’t stick by u anymore because they know you’re one of those minorities that’s gonna focus on the marginalized communities of colors under attack by dominating white institutions instead. You’re gonna laugh at white people who clutch their pearls when they get called ‘Cracker Jacks’ then You’re gonna continue advocating against actual racism something white people benefit from. White people who cast out BIPOC because they don’t believe in reverse racism. We don’t share the same values. I think we both know that lol :) Also I’ve come across enough of you to know your whole stick together thing is an act.

[pedropascallme]

Damien jerking off to the thought of you. Send tweet.

[underwater0firework]

jokes on you, will graham! 'hannibal' is like... the most unsexy name to moan in bed!