#i am also tired of Alicent just crying and begin sad while men are making decisions

[thelandswemadeofpaper]

My favorite scenes in season 2, I am done with the men in their lives

[riverdale-retread]

Riverdale S2 E21  (Spoilers)

- The most overburdened child in Riverdale  (Jughead) has the busiest night  in television history.  I wonder if this is why Jughead just up and lets himself get beaten to death - he’s *tired* and low on blood sugar and he has had no Betty Time and no Brooding Alone Time.  I was treated to some really beautiful close ups of pale wan Jughead looking miserable and upset (OK so this is my favorite Jughead, the tortured one, and yes I am a bad person).

- Riverdale HS becomes a battleground - so the thing that happened in S5, with the prisoners breaking in, was not new. And Archie and Kevin team up to defend it from, this time, Sweet Pea and some of the Serpents.  This is why Kevin is so calm when it happens again 10 years later, when he’s a grown man, because he dealt with this when he was a kid. 

- The FP- Jughead chemistry is truly unbeatable.  Both of them get highly emotional with each other in a way they rarely do with other people, and the Jones men have a surprisingly large vocal range. They’re almost singing at each other, sometimes. (”Will you just listen to me?” - “Auuugh!”)  Jones Man Allure (as named by Alice) is premised on a sadness so intense that when it rears up it makes them lose their voice and go hoarse.

- One of the undercurrent subplots of Riverdale is the battle for Protagonist Boy, which is primarily between Archie and Jughead, but in this episode Sweet Pea!! throws his hat in the ring!

Sweet Pea has some Archie in him: Once Fangs is shot, he begins acting out, destroying the premises of the school he was so pleased to be transferred to because it had working toilets (among other things), and because he’s so physically competent and so tall, he actually does a lot of damage.

Sweet Pea also gets a face off with Jughead, at the White Wyrm, when they argue about what to do next.   Two pretty boys with a curled lock of Raven Hair of Drama on their forehead have a nostril flare battle and I am so here for it. Jughead actually shoves Sweet Pea against the wall but it’s very evident that Sweet Pea *allowed* him to do this, because when Sweet Pea swats at Jughead, Jughead goes flying across the room. 

Sadly, Sweet Pea’s Protagonist Boy candidacy is short lived, because Jughead persuasively points out that Sweet Pea is too hot blooded and lacks strategy.  (The thing is, this is true of FP, so in the end, actually,  they do what Sweet Pea wanted to do, which is fight everyone, and the thing Jughead was afraid would happen happens, and they lose everything).

- Cheryl is one tough cookie. She reacts to a home invasion by an ax wielding psycho three times her size in all directions in a rapid sequence of empowerment: Scream - Run - Hide - Cry - Get Weapons - Threaten - Shoot - Call Betty (totally calm, strategy worked out).  Also, Cheryl has apparently been shooting more than targets at home. She accurately predicts how a wounded Black Hood will react to being shot with an arrow, which means she’s shot other mammals.

- Penny Peabody is a vastly superior villain to Hiram Lodge, and I wish they’d done more with her.  I absolutely adore how utterly peeved Penny is to ever have to be talking to Jughead, the stupid cocky kid, as the lead Serpent.  This is not what she signed up for, to have this twerp talking to her like he’s not even her equal but her SUPERIOR.  Penny Peabody vibrates with fury that this is what the Serpents have come to, and she’s such a petty bitch, too.  She has the time and energy to scrape off Jughead’s tattoo with the knife, but somehow not the stomach to slit his throat. Penny is also hyper competent - she’s a  competent attorney, she’s a competent drug dealer, and she can work with anyone.  Wasted talent, really.

- JOPAZ. All of the adult Serpents think Jopaz is absolutely real, and neither Toni nor Jughead ever deny it.  Tall Boy was the first one, to designate Jughead “your boyfriend” to Toni in the White Wyrm, and while Jughead flares up, neither Toni nor Jughead say ‘we’re not dating.’ Penny Peabody, the expert of Serpent underbellies, also thinks Toni is Jughead’s  girlfriend (Southside Smurfette, how dare you).

- A constant theme on even non-medical US dramas is the failure of the American health system. Fred had a ridiculously massive hospital bill that insurance refused to cover, apparently, which lead to him getting into financial cahoots with criminals.  The intake nurse that Jughead screams at does not give a crap that Fangs has been shot, and a nearby doctor overhearing the exchange by chance is what gets Fangs medical attention. Oh and that doctor gets murdered by a patient and nobody in the hospital knows what’s happened (This is similar to a storyline in Grey’s Anatomy.)

- Truly very funny moment:  Hal is showing the snuff film to Alice and Betty, and Alice starts to object, and Hal snarls, “Shut the hell up, Alice, for once in your life!” and Hal’s mom on the film reel chimes in with “That’s right” immediately after.

- Betty whacks a man  on the back of the head x 4!  This time, it’s her dad, and with a fireplace shovel. (S2: Shovel to Black Hood the False, Rolling Pin on Chic, Fireplace Shovel on Black Hood the Real, and S4: Golf Club on Brett)

- Jughead cannot ever help himself when he can get his Poirot on. He figures out what Hiram is doing, and instead of talking it over with someone, anyone, he just calls Hiram directly and tells him what he’s figured out, and asks “How much is this costing you??” and then offers an alternative.  Jughead and Hiram both know that Jughead is given Protagonist powers, even if he’s not a full on Protagonist Boy, which is why, as Penny says, getting rid of Jughead is really important to Hiram.   

-I found it very moving that Jughead keeps calling Hiram “Mr Lodge” in the same way that I found it touching that Weatherbee can stop two packs of hormone and grief crazed teenage boys in their tracks by just showing up and yelling at them.

-Oh and since I’m counting:  Archie has stuff happening but he’s currently subsumed by the Advantage Jughead situation re: Protagonist Boy, and as a result everyone associated with his particular plot thread (Veronica, who brings in Hermione, and also Kevin and Reggie) get pushed into the background with him.  See e.g. Hermione shoots a man to death in her house and it barely makes a ripple. By the way, why is there no panic room at the Pembroke?? 

[szopenhauer]

Think of a movie and now give me that movie title: random Elvira: Mistress of the Dark 

Quote a line from that movie:

Name a song: random MARUV & Boosin — I Want You 

What’s a line from that song? Baby turn me, turn me on All night long What’s the last word spelled backwords of that line? GNOL XD Whats the relationship between you and the last person you texted? my fiancee What would your name be if you replaced T’s with S’s & A’s with E’s? Zuzenne Would you ever legally change you name to that? nah Your boyfriend/girlfriend say they can’t hang out & it’s been two weeks. You? ok How often do you think about death? all the time Where were you when you had your first sleepover? Your house or a friends’? friend’s - P.W.

Are you hungry?: thirsty

What did you buy last time you went to the store?: food? bread not food? trinkets - for example - two books and a tiny stuffed dog

Do you think stained glass windows are pretty?: I don’t know tbh

Are you a chocoholic?: not at all

Have you ever been carded when buying something? : not even when I was buying cigarettes

Do you have a favorite highlighter color?: yellow

Do you have a flashlight?: I do

Do you like watermelon?: nah

Has anyone ever walked in on you while you were on the toilet?: obvi, many times but usually just family members

Do you like a lot of ice in your drinks?: noooo

Have you ever painted a room?: bathroom Have you ever petted a donkey? from what I remember

Out of all 24 hours, which one is your favourite? hmm... Have you ever been in a lighthouse? nope

What time are you planning on going to bed tonight? no idea Have you ever been bit by an animal? yeah Did it rain today? kinda What was the name of the last dog you pet? it was my dog - Łasuch Do you find that you have a certain meal you eat every time you go to certain restaurants? sure Are you constantly judging people? could say so Have you ever had anything stolen from you? sorta Which would you rather, a snowy day, sunny day, rainy day or cloudy day?: cloudy or sunny maybe rainy but definitely not snowy How long have you ever spent away from home? month? Has your luggage ever been lost at the airport? Did you get it back? - About how many times during the night do you wake up from your sleep? few Are there any air fresheners in your house? What kinds? no What scent of candle do you burn the most? we don’t For what reason did you last cry? ugh... What kind of surveys do you wish there were more of? deep

Last time you were attacked by an animal? this summer? Are you paranoid all the time or just during the night? more often during the day actually  Have you ever dated someone without knowing their name? last name, not first, I was a stupid kid and was dating a guy online once and several boys at camp just to show off somebody likes me that way even tho I wasn’t really interested nor knew anything about those matters

If you go to an all-you-can-eat buffet, how much do you really eat? a tiny bit If you need to ask a question in class do you raise your hand? of course How many times have you been engaged (if any at all)? once, currently Do you have to see something to really believe it? jak niewierny Tomasz - często Have you ever gotten so dehydrated that you passed out? I’m surprised that I didn’t :x If your friend was being cheated on, would you tell them? absolutely Do you always assume the worst? that me indeed Are you sick and tired of life? sadly Have you ever been busted for under age drinking? I wasn’t drinking underage, I still don’t drink  Do you have a picture of you and your lover kissing? 1 and a tik tok Have you witnessed a fight at school? bunch

What is your favorite time of day to run? when I’m late for the bus lmfao

When was the last time you talked to your mom? recently Do your parents crush your dreams? sometimes Did you sleep in today? I didn’t Do you hate sleeping in? I love sleeping in  How late do you consider too late to sleep in? noon, 11am is already late  How long have you had a smartphone? less than 5 years Do you keep lists of names that you like? even tho I don’t want kids :P Have you ever butt-dialed someone? it happened

First letter of the names of everyone you have kissed, like *that*; M.

Do you like going to school sports games? eww, boring Have you ever worn your boyfriend’s clothes? guy from camp gave me his cap for a day Have you ever stolen your sibling’s clothes? I had to wear them when she was growing up, gross Have you ever loved someone and HATED it? later? Do you like Starbucks or would you rather just have water or something? just water lol Have you ever walked into a door before? po maturze zapomniałam, że woźny zamknął drzwi, które się same otwierały i walnęłam w nie, raz przytrzepałam sie w futrynę bo za szybko skręciłam w nocy do pokoju, mama uderzyła mnie drzwiami jak byłam mała i stałam za blisko wejścia dzwoniąc do domu więc spadłam ze schodów, a ojciec stuknął mnie tymi dworcowymi przy wiadukcie i wylałam na siebie sok - to chyba wszystkie przypadki Do you know anyone who’s like, psycho-religious? fanatic? my uncle is one of those Have you ever been stuck on a ski lift? luckily never been there to begin with Do you know who Nancy Sinatra is? ain’t this the gal who sings “those boots were made for walking” or smth like that? Have you ever bought anything from an airport? I wasn’t there so... If I asked you who you were gonna marry a year ago, you would say; omg Do you snore, talk, sleepwalk, or drool? drool at times, sorry also roll/kick around and fart ^^” When you woke up this morning, what was your first thought? I was wondering why Nat fronted If you could start completely over knowing what you do now, would you? possibly

If you drink coffee, do you have a favorite flavor & brand? If so, what? not applicable Have you ever personally known a pair of Conjoined twins? woah What is your first thought when you see people kissing in public? "get a room” Would you ever consider being a professional stunt-person? I have no abilities/skills/health etc for that kind of job and it’s really sad actors get prizes for stunt-ppl’s work

How about a Mailman? my father was and that ruined his body so I doubt it (Besides Hello kitty) Do you have a favorite Sanrio character? If so, Who? Hello Kitty is evil Do you flinch when strangers touch you? don’t touch me! Can you remember the first time you went to a movie theater? I believe Is there something in particular you like to look at photos of? What is it? I have strange interests... Do you actually like the taste of Diet Soda? didn’t try and don’t plan to What brand of toliet paper do you normally use? I don’t give a shit ;) Do the Charmin bears make you feel uncomfortable? xD fact that they’re red makes me uneasy On average, how many cans of soda would you say you drink daily? zero Did/do you ever stick your chewed -up gum under tables? I spat it on grass when I was younger and had stuck it in my hair years before as well but every other gum I trashed properly Can you remember the last thing you watched on the news that upset you? that’s why I avoid news How do you feel about red lipstick, is it whorish? it’s my fav but I no longer use makeup What is your definition of feminism? fighting for equal rights between women and men like pay in workplaces Are you comfortable in shorts? am not So, have you watched that Bob’s Burgers show? Do you like it? fragments 

Do you ever get the feeling you dont belong? always Do you believe actions speak louder than words? good actors will use both ways to lie

If your friend tried to commit suicide infront of you how would you react? how, why, who, when etc. Ever had a rumour spread about you? plenty Have you ever tried to impress someone before? majority of my life and I hate myself for that If someone jumped on your back what would you do? die? If you had a child and they turned out just like you would you be happy? poor kid... If you could choose the gender of your child what gender would you choose? not that I want kids but girl

Name three people you want to meet in Heaven. from those who died or are alive rn?

What could be the theme song of your life? I was taking a quiz today and they gave me Kero Kero Bonito - I'd Rather Sleep

Do you have any embarrassing health issues? :( Who do you wish you could talk to? grandma and/or brother Do you lose or misplace things a lot? very rarely lose, misplace more often but still usually same item like my scissors What was the name of the street you grew up on (if you don’t live there now) I live here! Does it still feel like summer where you live? it’s too cold for that Do you have a Paypal account? I wish Have you ever had a brand or company reach out to you on Instagram? polyvore What is the last thing you purchased from Etsy? I have no bank account to be able to buy stuff there Do you sell on Etsy? I’d like to someday Do you have a favorite aunt, and if so, who is it? aunt Alice Who is your favorite cousin? no one Have you bought next year’s calendar yet? yup What year did/will you turn 30? 2022 What’s a food that you like, but it makes you feel sick? no comment Do you like the name Addison? sounds like a shoe Is there anything that you regret getting rid of? ... Have you ever stood up to a bully? couple of times Do you own striped tights? nude and transparent Have you ever made your own Halloween costume out of clothes from ur closet? yep When was the last time you received a hug? this day Do you have anyone who hugs you regularly? dad? Would you rather have the bottom bunk or top bunk? bottom Window seat or aisle seat? window, aisle if in church  Have you ever thrown up on an airplane? that’s one of the reasons I won’t fly Have you ever seen anyone else throw up on an airplane? that’s another... Have you ever gotten sick in the car? almost Do you still wear clothes from the children’s section? whoops you got me What color is your watch? I need to buy watch for Nat... What color was the last pair of flip-flops you wore? last time I was wearing flip flops was before middle school and they were pink I suppose Were you born in your favorite season? in the worst! Have you eaten oatmeal lately? regularly... Do you enjoy editing photos? if not a snapchat filter selfie then I prefer them “natural” What is your favorite app on your phone? Choices forever! lately I begun playing The arcana and it’s pretty good, Lisa downloaded Addams family mystery mansion or smth but it’s not that cool and I used to play the detective story which was awesome <3  Do you answer your phone every time it rings? hell no Do you like to decoupage things? scrapbooks/collages are way better How many tabs are open on your browser right now? 9 with this one but I forgot to close the background music 

How many times have you had sex within the past two years? Guesstimate? personal How many times in a month do you go to the movies? How much do you spend? not at all

When was the last time you heard thunder? Where were you at anyway? this month? home When was the last time you were in trouble with your parents? If so. it’s complicated Do you know anyone who claims to have the ability to see the future? I have dreams that come true and my parents do, also my gf When you go to the movies, do you actually watch the movies or not? ... what else would I do in the cinema? oh, you mean kiss and such? waste of money Do you love or loathe the Eurovision? I don’t mind it Have you ever wielded a sword? wanna try :D If you were famous would you want a statue or a building names after you? what for Can you erect a tent? hope I didn’t forgot How tall is the tallest person you know? didn’t ask Have you ever ridden a camel? might try What’s your opinion on rats? cute