#i get there's the 'oh disney!!!' easter egg now but ford at that time was pretty touchy about anything regarding stan

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Details in Stan's letter that still haunt me

(how long will I continue thinking about a two page letter that's technically not even that long because Stan's handwriting is fricking large? .....you don't need to worry about that.)

The bro code only shows up in the Lost Journal pages, and to me Stan's message feels like it purposely echoes Ford's "miss you" in the college photo (and for some reason the message doesn't appear in the website version of the photo?) ....or alternatively Stan simply noticed how distressed Ford was about this entire thing and wanted to support him in a way so he can be sappy but without the kids knowing, or both!

Stan's claim about the Oregon lottery contradicts what the Lost Legends website said about Tate McGucket's ability to predict the winning numbers!! ...but also breaking into the Lottery HQ is definitely a very Stan thing to do and it's not the first time small gags have been retconned

Despite spending most of his letter nonchalantly destroying him, the taunt about ripping a dollar bill in half is the only part where Stan is directly responding to Bill. Maybe it's the two of them having similar ways of thinking but it's rather specific considering Bill taunts the reader about it...

And after Bill spends an entire book calling Ford Sixer despite normally using a pretty wide range of nicknames for him, Stan then spends his letter mainly referring to Ford as Sixer, even though post-Weirdmageddon he tends to use a mix of nicknames. And it's not like he'd gotten to see Bill himself for long, let alone see him steal that childhood nickname (that is only used twice in the actual show btw!). Did Ford tell him what happened or...?

With all this and the website's "still on your mind" message, what I'm getting at is my tinfoil hat theory of Stan somehow seeing some of the pages the irl readers saw, even when it should be personalised to the specific reader, and he's been lying about it for some reason. Considering that the book flat out doesn't make an attempt at convincing Soos, I find it a stretch that whatever Bill was telling Stan via the book was an attempt to convince him either.

Wouldn't be the first time Stan's skimmed through a book and lied about what it meant to him.

(...Now I kinda wanna see a story about the family reading their versions of the book and making fun of it while Stan is improvising every single one of his pages and blatantly ignoring Bill's attempts to mock and taunt him)

But also I'm fascinated by the letters that only showed up on the website (aka the Soos+Wendy+McGucket+Pacifica ones). I'm assuming that Mabel had stuck them on after Stan's letter... but they were basically eaten by the book itself because seeing Stan's letter kick-started Bill's breakdown which takes up the rest of the book

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Solo: A Star Wars Story - Review by Matthew Rushing

When the fateful sale of Lucasfilm happened and Disney snatched up one of the most beloved franchises, they promised us not just more Episodes, but stand alone films as well. Some of the first ideas they had were what became Rogue One but also names like Solo, Fett and Kenobi began to emerge as ideas for films. Now, let me be honest, the idea of a Solo or Fett movie did nothing for me, in fact I was pretty hostile to it. I just couldn’t see the need for them. Then of course there was the behind-the-scenes drama with the directors getting fired, Ron Howard stepping in and the rumors that 70% of the movie was being reshot. Not the best marketing tool. Then, slowly, the trailers began to appear and something inside me began to warm to the idea and beyond all reason, the film began to grow on me. Now that Solo has opened, I’ve seen it, so let’s dive in, shall we.

Everyone Serves Someone

One of the most interesting aspects of Solo is Qi’ra’s comment that, “Everyone serves someone” and the way the movie plays that out. From the Dickensian existence of orphans on Corellia, to droids in a death match cage, to wealthy gangsters like Dryden, to an entire galaxy under the heal of the Emperor, everyone is serving someone. The question of the film becomes, “Who will you serve then, and why?”.

Inside Han there is this rebellious spirit that longs to be free, free from the rules placed on him by other people, he’s bound to no one but who he’s chosen, Qi’ra. She is his only love, the one thing he values more than his own life. Han has this instinctual, self-sacrificial love for Qi’ra that will lead him on his goal of freeing her when it’s only he that is able to escape the hell of Corellia.

What makes this fascinating is that Han can never truly escape this innate sense of right/wrong and love for the downtrodden. In a universe where everyone seems to just be trying to survive, Han, because of his early experience with sacrificial love not only wants to survive, but also help others do the same. He does so with Chewie, Qi’ra and others he meets along the way. He can’t seem to help himself. What is nice is that this doesn’t make Han a fool, he doesn’t completely trust anyone, yet he does want to believe that everyone can choose the “right” path. In the end, Han chooses to serve no one but those he cares about. He cares about himself, Chewie and there’s a spark of the “good guy” in him that he just can’t get rid of. The beauty of it all is that Han’s rebellion is being a character that loves other people and is not just selfishly out for himself, he hopes for better. Oh he’ll wear the facade of a swaggering smuggler, but deep down, he’ll find his true calling one day and the film sets up this wonderfully.

The Movie

The true strength of Solo is the way it uses the Star Wars lore. This movie has lovingly crafted a story that pays homage to the Prequels, The Clone Wars, Rebels, Rogue One and the Original Trilogy to perfection, all while adding to it in fun and unique ways. There are designs that are reminiscent of things seen in The Clone Wars, story points and even musical cues that all connect back, but they also forge their own path. Honestly, this is how you add to the Star Wars universe. There has been such care taken here to understand the time period they are in, what has come before and how they can link to it, but also build upon it in a way that feels fresh and familiar all at the same time. There are so many examples I could give but they would ruin surprises, so one small easter egg, just to prove my point. In Dryden’s office, you will see the skull from the cover of Brian Daley’s third Solo adventure novel, Han Solo and the Lost Legacy! It is details like these and so many others that make this movie something special.

Ron Howard was clearly the person to direct this movie. You can see the Lucasian influence everywhere and much like The Clone Wars series, this film takes what we know of Star Wars and then infuses it with new genres like the western, mob movies and a bit of noir to create it’s own feel but something that is undeniably Star Wars. Howard gets this universe and he’s greatly helped by a scrip from the Kasdans that also knows the whole saga, inside and out.

When the movie was first announced, one of the biggest question marks was Alden Ehrenreich, could he inhabit Han and bring him to life in Harrison Ford’s shadow? I’m here to tell you, he nails it. Alden is perfect as the young Solo. From the beginning of the film I never once questioned him as the character, he filled the pilot’s seat with ease. There was never a question in my mind that Donald Glover would be a great Lando and I was right. I enjoyed Emilia Clarke’s Qi’ra, she’s a good character and by the end, I’m left wanting to know what happens next. In truth, the cast was brilliant and they each breathe life into these character in a way that’s real, fun and engaging, making me want another Solofilm (something I never thought I would hear myself say).

Conclusion

There is so much more I could say about this movie. What I’m left with is just how much fun I had. I left the theater buzzing and wearing the same goofy grin as Solo himself. Do yourself a favor, grab some friends and go see this movie! This movie is everything Star Wars fans never knew, they always wanted! I rate Solo, 4 out 5 trips through the Maw!

Don’t miss Matthew Rushing on Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast and Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast! 

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answer all of em lmao

Screw You200 things you can put in my ask200: My crush’s name is: still haunting me. Also I can't say here. He'd know. 199: I was born in: A hospital. at least I think I was198: I am really: Tired 197: My cellphone company is: AT&T196: My eye color is: Brown and Green 195: My shoe size is: 9194: My ring size is: 8?193: My height is: 5'5192: I am allergic to: Oranges and Strawberries 191: My 1st car was: Ford Escort LX190: My 1st job was: A Daycare 189: Last book you read: The World By Jan Morris188: My bed is: My favorite place 187: My pet: She's old 😞186: My best friend: Is always there for me185: My favorite shampoo is: whatever is in the shower 184: Xbox or ps3: neither I like Nintendo's 64183: Piggy banks are: something I never owned 182: In my pockets: currently in a skirt so nothing181: On my calendar: Lots 180: Marriage is: Something I hope to have one day 179: Spongebob can: make me laugh178: My mom: Is the strongest person I know177: The last three songs I bought were? Keaton Henson 176: Last YouTube video watched: music of some sort 175: How many cousins do you have? 2 that I know 174: Do you have any siblings? yes 4 and 2 married in173: Are your parents divorced? nope172: Are you taller than your mom? yes?171: Do you play an instrument? yes 170: What did you do yesterday? worked for a couple people[ I Believe In ]169: Love at first sight: at first sight no. 168: Luck: maybe 167: Fate: definitely 166: Yourself: eh I'm trying 165: Aliens: yes164: Heaven: I believe so 163: Hell: sure162: God: yes161: Horoscopes: yeah 160: Soul mates: absolutely 159: Ghosts: YES158: Gay Marriage: definitely people can love whoever they want 157: War: hate it 156: Orbs: ehhhh155: Magic: possibly [ This or That ]154: Hugs or Kisses: both?153: Drunk or High: Drunk152: Phone or Online: phone151: Red heads or Black haired: black150: Blondes or Brunettes: brunettes 149: Hot or cold: cold148: Summer or winter: Winter147: Autumn or Spring: Autumn146: Chocolate or vanilla: 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guy120: Gay Marriage: It's cool119: The presidential election: fuckin done118: Abortion: I hate the idea of it but people have their rights 117: MySpace: had a conversation about is yesterday 116: Reality TV: ehh don't care for it115: Parents: mine are weird but I love them 114: Back stabbers: I hate them113: Ebay: never used it 112: Facebook: It's alright.111: Work: Well I don't have a job so ??110: My Neighbors: are annoying 109: Gas Prices: suck108: Designer Clothes: don't care for them 107: College: I will be going soon 106: Sports: not into them 105: My family: Is crazy 104: The future: It's coming fast. don't waste time go for what you want![ Last time I ]103: Hugged someone: honestly it's been a while 102: Last time you ate: last night 101: Saw someone I haven’t seen in awhile: in about an hour 100: Cried in front of someone: yesterday 99: Went to a movie theater: a week ago?98: Took a vacation: last summer97: Swam in a pool: last summer96: Changed a diaper: couple of days ago 95: Got my nails done: last year94: Went to a wedding: last year 93: Broke a bone: 2008 I broke my right arm92: Got a piercing: 2013 I got my second piercings 91: Broke the law: yesterday 90: Texted: about an hour ago[ MISC ]89: Who makes you laugh the most: My brother 88: Something I will really miss when I leave home is: My family 87: The last movie I saw: Something about a murder 86: The thing that I’m looking forward to the most: making something of myself 85: The thing I'm not looking forward to failing84: People call me: Zoe 83: The most difficult thing to do is: tell people you're over someone when your not82: I have gotten a speeding ticket: nope 81: My zodiac sign is: Scorpio 80: The first person I talked to today was: My mom79: First time you had a crush: I was like 878: The one person who I can’t hide things from : My sister in law 77: Last time someone said something you were thinking: yesterday 76: Right now I am talking to: nobody 75: What are you going to do when you grow up: hopefully a psychologist74: I have/will get a job: after summer 73: Tomorrow: is easter and my brothers birthday72: Today: I have a funeral to attend 71: Next Summer: will be different 70: Next Weekend: I'm not sure 69: I have these pets: they're my world and also crazy 68: The worst sound in the world: nail filing AHHHH67: The person that makes me cry the most is: this guy that does't even like me 66: People that make you happy: my friends65: Last time I cried: last night 64: My friends are: the best 63: My computer is: stupid 62: My School: is at home61: My Car: it's great 60: I lose all respect for people who: lie to me 59: The movie I cried at was: IDK 58: Your hair color is: red It was brunette but I dyed it 57: TV shows you watch: rick and Morty, The Office and Parks and Rec 56: Favorite web site: Tumblr55: Your dream vacation: anywhere with someone I love54: The worst pain I was ever in was: when my brother moved away 53: How do you like your steak cooked: medium rare 52: My room is: aesthetically pleasing 51: My favorite celebrity is: I don't really have one 50: Where would you like to be: anywhere but here 49: Do you want children: sure sometime in the future 48: Ever been in love: yes47: Who’s your best friend: aprillll46: More guy friends or girl friends: more girl friends45: One thing that makes you feel great is: people who actually care44: One person that you wish you could see right now: I shouldn't say 43: Do you have a 5-year plan: no 42: Have you made a list of things to do before you die: not really but I have ideas 41: Have you pre-named your children: no but I do have names I like 40: Last person I got mad at: myself 39: I would like to move to: I don't know 38: I wish I was a professional: Photographer [ My Favorites ]37: Candy: something with peanut butter 36: Vehicle: VW 35: President: 34: State visited: Idaho 33: Cellphone provider: Verizon 32: Athlete: don't have one 31: Actor: Chris Pratt 30: Actress: not sure29: Singer: Keaton Henson28: Band: The Oh Hellos or panic at the disco or modern baseball 27: Clothing store: any thrift store 26: Grocery store: Safeway 25: TV show: parks and recreation 24: Movie: Space jam 23: Website: Tumblr 22: Animal: Dog or cat21: Theme park: does the boardwalk count?20: Holiday: anything where the whole family's together 19: Sport to watch: soccer 18: Sport to play: soccer17: Magazine: none 16: Book: hard question I like a lot currently The World 15: Day of the week: Tuesday 14: Beach: somewhere in Oregon 13: Concert attended: Panic at the disco 12: Thing to cook: eggs 11: Food: spaghetti 10: Restaurant: Cozy 9: Radio station: don't have one 8: Yankee candle scent: uh I don't know the names of them but something that smells musky 7: Perfume: I like old spice6: Flower: all of them5: Color: I like red4: Talk show host: Don't know3: Comedian: don't have a favorite 2: Dog breed: St Bernard 1: Did you answer all these truthfully? I tried