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tracidant · 2 years ago

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Writing prompt: The bats have an ugly sweater contest....AND GO!!!

(Minor warning for Jason's inappropriate sense of humor and the song "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.")

"So are we doing the Ugly Sweater party this year, Father? Now that I understand the concept, I plan on winning."

Bruce sighed. He didn't mind the ugly Christmas sweaters, but a certain adult child of his had a tendency to find the most inappropriate sweaters possible. Last year's seem innocent enough, until the lights were turned off. Bruce couldn't even imagine where one would find a light-up sweater with Batman and Catwoman doing very NSFW things on it.

"Oh, no. I know that look. Just because Todd tries to offend everyone, it doesn't mean the rest of us should be punished!"

"You're right, Damian. We'll do the party. I'll have Alfred talk to Jason. He'll listen to him."

A week later, Bruce was standing in his living room, in a God-awful pink and green plaid monstrosity of a sweater with bells that jingled when he walked. Selina was in a beautiful black and gold sweater-dress.

"Sorry, Bruce. I don't do ugly."

Bruce kissed the side of her face. "Nothing you could wear would look ugly anyway."

Dick, Barbara, and Haley were already there in matching reindeer sweaters talking to Cassandra, who had found a glow-in-the-dark sweater with elves that danced when you turned the power on.

He heard Alfred greeting someone at the door and braced himself. Female voice. He relaxed. Stephanie came running into the room yelling a minute later.

"Happy Ugly Sweater day, Waynes & Wayne-adjacents!"

Stephanie hugged everyone and showed off her sweater. She made it herself, and the quality was quite good. It was purple, of course, with real, blinking Christmas lights in red, yellow, and green. It also had Santa dressed like a 80s metal band rockstar, and said, "Have a rockin' good Christmas!"

Tim and Bernard arrived next. Bernard's sweater was a Freddy Kreuger Christmas sweater, and Tim's was "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"-themed. (Complete with Grandma face down with reindeer tracks across her back.)

"Timbo, you're definitely in the lead for ugliest sweater, depending on what Damian, Duke, and Jason come up with."

Duke came in just then, as if on cue. His sweater was green, with gold tinsel and purple and blue ornaments hanging off of it. It had a hood too, shaped like the top of a tree, complete with a giant star on top. It was pretty horrible.

Damian and Titus came in next. Titus had on a beautiful argyle sweater, because apparently Damian's dog was too good for ugliness. Damian's sweater on the other hand, was truly ugly. It had mint green, fuchsia, teal, yellow, and black stripes, with a hideous Krampus on the front and back.

"Wow, Damian. That is absolutely the ugliest sweater I've ever seen."

The teen beamed. "Thanks, Grayson. I plan on winning this year."

"Well, you'll have to wait for Jason and see what nightmare-fuel of a sweater he found, but you have my vote."

"Pennyworth spoke to him about ugly vs. inappropriate, so we'll see. Todd isn't getting that prize this year."

Bruce heard the door again. He didn't hear Alfred chewing Jason out, so it must not be too bad. Then he heard...

"Sorry, Al. You told me if I wanted to wear an ugly sweater to wear one with a picture of me on it. I'm just following your rules."

Bruce heard Alfred sigh, and his pulse instantly started to increase. It must be bad. Maybe he could escape.

A moment later, Jason came in. "Here's your winner, bi-otches!"

Bruce looked at Jason's shirt, then closed his eyes. He was hoping he imagined it, but when he opened his eyes again, it was true. All the kids spoke at once.

"Seriously, Jay?"

"Oh. Em. Gee."

"Is that what I think it is?"

"No way, Todd! That has to be disqualified! This year is mine!"

"Not cool, brother. Not cool."

"Sorry, Bernard. I warned you my family's a bit crazy. Some more than others."

Finally Bruce found his voice. "Jason. Is that your autopsy photo on your sweater?"

#jason's inappropriate sense of humor #bruce wayne #jason todd #batfamily #damian wayne #happy but dysfunctional batfam #stephanie brown #tim drake #dick grayson #barbara gordon #cassandra cain #duke thomas #alfred pennyworth #selina kyle #damian's dog titus #haley grayson

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frownyalfred · 1 year ago

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Obsessed with Borderline!! Is there any chance of you describing how everyone's minds work?

Like Steph's for example, being like Bruce's; ordered chaos, or Damian's running like a river in full force, or Tim's being frantic and all over the place?

Ooh, I guess I haven't really dived into how their minds really feel. I should do that in the next chapter. But my instinctual response is:

Bruce: steady, logical but in shades of grey, constantly shifting through thoughts but when you look directly at it, it's completely still. You can't truly parse it, it's like trying to grab onto a fistful of smoke (unless you're his kids and know how to get around it) It also hurts sometimes, to look directly at that darkness.

Dick: Worried but light, playful, deceptively easy going. He thinks about people largely through lenses of past memories and emotions. Highly empathetic, constantly reaching out to the others in the bond. Checking up on them frequently, can turn icy and serious in the blink of an eye. Naturally good at shielding but loses the ability to shield himself as he tires.

Jason: His mind is quicker than Dick's, almost as quick as Tim's. He scans people in terms of threats and potential risk. Deep down, his mind is a warm, loyal space to crawl into -- combined, it makes him an excellent shielder as well. He has a sly, sometimes inappropriate, sense of humor. Lazarus water threatens at the edges of most of his memories, which he funnels into anger instead of grief.

Tim: quick and logical like Bruce, but far more blunt and with fewer shades of grey. Great information processor and desperately curious about new information. Worse with processing emotions, especially difficult ones. Thinks in a utilitarian mindset, which makes him a good team leader. less familiar with close contact, has a weaker bond with the others in the bond, though this is improving as he settles into it. Thinks through the logic of the bond too frequently to use it instinctually like some of the others -- yet.

Damian: fiercely defensive of Bruce, suspicious of most of the others. soft spot for Dick, Cass, and sometimes Steph. Largely innocent despite what he's seen, same hint of Lazarus green at the edge of some of his thoughts (but not most). Unsure of himself, sometimes unable to control strong emotions in the bond, but is getting better. enjoys sending memories down the bond and finally having something to share with everyone (especially Bruce).

Steph: rigid where Tim is curious, cautious despite her own streak for danger. suspicious and resentful of authority over her, despite agreeing with it occasionally. her mind has the ability to be just as icy as it can be welcoming. she observes far more than she intervenes, but when she intervenes, it's with her full chest. one of the first to truly grasp shielding and to use it effectively after Jason and Dick. secretly protective of several bond members, and now the entire bond.

Cass: largely communicates in images, memories, and emotions in the bond. She's perfectly clear and adept in this format, and finds it easier than before. despite the invasion of her mind, she welcomes the new abilities and closeness. also has a deep seated sense of humor and lightness, thinks through memories in terms of their physicality (flips and footwork and sense memories, etc). Her mind has the ability to uplift the entire bond, and is a good complement to Bruce's in that way.

#sorry if this makes zero sense #at work #myfic #borderline #theresurrectionist #batfamily #also appreciate if folks disagree with me

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thisaintascenereviews · 2 years ago

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The Muppets Mayhem Soundtrack / Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem - S/T

Let me get this out of the way within the first sentence of this review -- I love the Muppets. I watched some Muppets stuff as a kid, and I always knew how much of a big deal they were, but I didn’t really get into the Muppets until their 2011 reboot / sequel film that starred Jason Segel and Amy Adams. The film is about bringing the Muppets back together after their studio is about to be demolished by an evil businessman, but most of them haven’t been in contact with each other for years after The Muppet Show ceased production in the late 90s and their well of successful films dried up in the 90s and early 00s. If anything, the film is an interesting look at nostalgia and moving forward, because the film appealed to new and old fans alike. I fell in love with that film, whether it was the mature and adult way they looked at nostalgia, the way they updated the classic characters but without sacrificing what made them great, or the songs that added a lot of brevity, fun, and heart to the movie. I spent the next few years diving into everything I could, especially the older films and The Muppet Show, but there was just something about the Muppets that drew me to them. I don’t know if it was the magic of how they make me feel like a kid again, but a lot of their jokes are clever enough for adults to understand (sometimes even adding another layer that you can understand more when you get older). They’re just the perfect kind of wholesome entertainment that is also slightly challenging in the sense that there’s more underneath the surface. Both kids and their parents can watch the Muppets and find different things to enjoy. For all of its successes, the 2011 film also ushered in a bit of a “revival” for the characters; they had a solid run for the next four years, whether it was a sequel film called Muppets Most Wanted (that wasn’t as good, but it was more akin to their zany and outlandish antics in a lot of the movies that they’ve done, and a bit more kid-friendly, all the while still having their trademark humor that adults can pick up o as well) in 2014, and a single season of an Office-style mockumentary show that aimed to take a slightly more “adult” angle on them, versus being extremely kid-friendly (it wasn’t raunchy or inappropriate, but the show was much more “grounded” for the lack of a better word). After that show was canceled after a single season, they faded away for awhile, only to come with a short-lived series in the form of 2020′s Muppets Now and 2021′s Muppets Haunted Mansion. The latest in this second or third revival, depending on how you look at their history, is the new TV show that focuses solely on The Muppet Show’s house band, Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem, entitled The Muppets Mayhem. Released on May 10th, 2023, this show is all about the titular band and how they finally set out to record their debut album after touring nonstop for the last 50 years. Starring Lily Singh and Taj Mowry as the main two human characters, although there are a handful more, they are respectfully the assistant to the owner of a dying record label that The Electric Mayhem were signed to and a superfan of the group that end up crossing paths and helping the band out. What’s really cool about the show is that not only is the show released, but they also put out an actual Electric Mayhem album. The digital version includes some extra songs, and some of the score from the show, but if you buy the vinyl edition of the record, it has a different cover (that’s their album cover from the show), and it only has songs they performed on the show, so it’s almost like we got an actual album from the band. I wanted to talk about both the show and the music within, especially the album, because music is a big part of this show, whether it’s about the band, how every episode is titled after a song, and how almost every episode ends with the band performing a topical cover that helps the plot move forward. Music is a big part of the show, and first and foremost, that’s what shines here. I love the debut album from the Electric Mayhem. Unironically, this is a fantastic record that really showcases how prolific this band supposedly is in the world of The Muppets. It’s funny that this show came out a couple of months after the Amazon Prime show Daisy Jones & The Six, which is also about another fake band from the same era, but despite only listening to their album and not watching the show, it doesn’t feel like they would have been the biggest band in the world at the time. The Electric Mayhem, on the other hand, they do. There aren’t a lot of originals here, but the ones that appear, such as “Rock On,” “We Are One,” “Gotta Be,” and a couple of others, are great. They don’t necessarily sound super unique, at least from 1970s rock bands, but that’s the Mayhem’s charm. They have a very old school sound that reminds me a lot of different bands and artists, versus just one or two. The covers that are here are really good, too, and if you watch the show, you’ll hear a brief clip of them, only on the soundtrack / album, you hear them in full, such as KISS’ “Rock and Roll All Nite,” Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors,” or one of my personal favorites, Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” When I listen to this record, I don’t think of this as the performers of the characters making this album, this is The Electric Mayhem. This is Dr. Teeth, Zoot, Janice, Lips, Floyd, and Animal. This is the band, and this is what they would sound like if they released an album. I can’t stop listening to this record, but it just feels like it’s a new record from a real band, and because it sounds like it’s from the 1970s, I really enjoy it. Every performance on here is top notch and really sucks you into the music. As for the show, I’ll keep it somewhat brief, because I’ve always said a lot about the music on it, but it’s a very enjoyable Muppets show that focuses on some lesser known characters that really deserve more time. The characters are all fleshed out more, especially Dr. Teeth (the episode where him and Floyd meet is my favorite of the show), Floyd, Janice, and even Animal to an extent, the jokes are sharp, as well as a great mixture of being kid-friendly and having some subtle more adult references (such as the episode where the band basically goes on an acid trip in the middle of Joshua Tree after eating expired marshmallows). The celebrity cameos are great, too, and they never feel forced, because they’re both super random and they’re very brief, as typical Muppet projects keep them. I won’t spoil the cameos on the show, especially from musicians that cameo, because a lot of them are surprising and fun, but it was always nice seeing random cameos. With that said, though, the human characters of the show leave a bit to be desired, although I did enjoy them as a whole. A lot of the story beats are quite predictable, but it’s fun enough to where you don’t really mind, especially when it involves Muppets. For instance, there’s a love triangle between a few human characters that doesn’t do much for me, and there’s a whole section that takes up a couple of episodes where the band discovers social media and they break up right before an important concert, only to get back together in the nick of time, which is such a cliche (at least a band breaking up before something important and getting back together right before), but only the Muppets can make it work. I had a lot of fun with this show, as well as with the soundtrack, and the thing about it is that neither of them feels complementary. You don’t need to listen to the soundtrack or the band’s album to understand the show, but you also don’t need to watch the show to understand the album. If you’re a Muppets fan, and you’ve always wanted to hear an Electric Mayhem record, you got one. The show does add context, of course, and you can hear full versions of the songs from the show, but you don’t need to watch or listen to both to get a good experience. You’ll also get some great jokes and satire of the music industry with the show, especially early on when they start writing the album, because the band feels the need to stay up to date with current trends in music. I don’t know if that will date this show, but luckily, the music is pretty straightforward “classic rock” in that vein. If you enjoy the Muppets, I’d watch this show. It won’t blow your mind necessarily, and it’s not quite an essential watch, but the creators of the show said they wanted to start a Muppets “universe” similar to the MCU, where they can focus on certain characters, and this was a great little experiment that did just that. I’d love to see more of these types of shows, possibly on Gonzo, Fozzie, Miss Piggy. Scooter, or other characters, regardless of how big or small. There’s a lot of potential to do more here, and this was a great first time out. I love the Muppets, and watching this show has gotten me back into them again for the first time in years, so it’s been incredibly exciting.

#the muppets #the muppets mayhem #dr teeth and the electric mayhem #kermit the frog #fozzie bear #miss piggy #gonzo the great #rock music #classic rock #kiss #the rolling stones #simon and garfunkel #cyndi lauper #the beatles #disney #disneyplus

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messeduphood · 2 years ago

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Wearing the Red Hood suit, Jason couldn't help but smirk at Kirby's attempt to play down her injury. She couldn't see his face, but he his dark sense of humor was evident. "Ah yes," he said, "the classic 'I've had worse' line. Next you'll be telling me you've been hit by a bus and attacked by a pack of wild dogs." Despite the seriousness of the situation, Jason couldn't resist making a quip. He knew it was a defense mechanism, a way to cope with the horrors he had seen in his line of work. Kirby looked at him with a mix of confusion and irritation, but Jason could tell she needed his help. He pushed aside his tendency to joke inappropriately and focused on helping her.

Jason surveyed the room, taking in the scene before him. The corpse of the Ghostface killer lay on the other side of the room, his face blown off from the impact of Jason's shot. Jason knew he had taken no risks in eliminating the threat. He had acted quickly and efficiently, not giving the killer a chance to strike again. The adrenaline was still pumping through his veins, but he forced himself to take a deep breath and calm down. He had seen enough death and violence to last a lifetime, but he knew it was all part of the job. He checked to make sure Kirby was okay and then began to survey the room for any other potential dangers.

"This fuckers come in pairs generally, do you know if there is another one?" He asked as he cut of her his jacket to help her to control her bleeding.

#sorry for the comic icon #I was feeling lazy to search for titans icons

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briamichellewrites · 8 months ago

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Chester was super pumped up about his dinner date with Bria. Sam let him go. He kissed her cheek and then thanked her. Jon was hanging out with Phoenix and Jason for the night. He wasn’t attracted to Jason like he was with Phoenix. If he wasn’t dating his boyfriend, he would bring him upstairs and undress him. But, he was. They were having fun together talking and laughing, while making dinner. They also gossiped about his band. They suspected Mike and Bria were dating.

Or at least hooking up. He was always over there. Was Jason going to ask him? Hell no! Whatever his brother was doing, it was none of his business. Phoenix laughed. What about if he asked him? He could do that.

Phoenix knew she had gone out on a date with Joe that hadn’t gone well. Why? What happened? From what he heard from Mike, he had been so nervous he talked to her about video games. She supposedly was patient with him and pretended to be interested in what he was saying. But, Mike had to tell him that girls were not interested in hearing about video games.

He thought the story was cute when he heard it. She invited him to hang out with her and Mike occasionally. Bria was a free spirit. She did whatever she wanted and she didn’t care what anyone thought about it. Jon agreed she had been like that since she was a child. She was the kind of child who wasn’t afraid of anything. When they went outside to play, she would be on the ground talking to the ants like they were her friends.

At five years old, she could jump off the highboard at the pool. Other children her age were too afraid to do it, but she got in line with the older children and adults. He thought she would chicken out but she jumped. She thought it was the most fun thing she ever did. How tall was it? It was about nine feet. He and her parents brought her to an amusement park.

She wanted to ride the roller coasters but she was too small. There was nothing she was afraid of. It drove him and her parents crazy because they constantly had to watch her. As she got older, that fearlessness helped her get in front of a crowd of people and perform. Whether it was playing the piano or guitar; singing, dancing, or acting. Jason asked if it was true she could play music by ear. Yes, she could. She could also sing on key at a very early age. Wow! He was impressed!

“My mother called her Shirley Temple because she was so adorable. It doesn’t surprise me at all she’s a performer because that’s what she was born to do.”

The paparazzi caught her holding onto Chester’s arm while walking to the restaurant from her car. It looked like he was making her laugh. He was being his goofy self. She shared his inappropriate sense of humor, so they were joking around. Before going in, he put out his cigarette in a designated area. He had taken a shower and made himself look good before leaving.

He wanted to hook up with her. Yes, he was married but he was always looking at other women. His marriage wasn’t going well, so he wanted to find love with another woman. Sam just didn’t understand what was going on in his brain and he was tired of explaining himself to her. He loved her but he had a feeling they were going to get divorced. Another thing that was ruining his marriage was his drug addiction. He was trying to stay sober, but he couldn’t.

He had two children but they weren’t enough to help him quit. Drugs helped turn off the pain. He felt like Bria would understand. During dinner, they talked and gossiped like two old ladies. He asked her about her relationship with Mike. There wasn’t one. He was just a friend. Were they hooking up? They did that once or twice but he had yet to ask her to be his girlfriend.

Did she want him to ask her? Yes, but she wasn’t going to wait for him.

When they got back to her place, they went inside her bedroom. She pulled the curtains closed as he took off his shirt. He kissed her when she got back. She could feel his lip ring. He needed to feel and taste her. After removing their clothes, he laid her down on the bed before getting on top. She ran her fingers down his chest while opening her legs. He came in between them and started moving.

Phoenix could see that though Jon was genuinely happy for him, he wanted to make love to him again. He loved Jason and didn’t want to cheat on him. Mike would absolutely kill him for hurting his little brother. At the same time, he loved Jon and always would. If he could clone himself, he would. A threesome? That was the idea floating inside his and Jason’s minds. They had a foursome with Brad and Rob. Why not them and Jon?

He laughed and admitted he wasn’t that adventurous. They assured him he could say no. He laughed again before saying yes. They went over rules and boundaries, so everyone was on the same page. Once they all gave consent, they went into Phoenix’s bedroom.

Chester loved being inside her. He rolled over to his back and she sat up, so she was straddling him. Oh, fuck yeah! He groaned before sitting up. She ran her fingers through his hair. Harder. She grabbed a bunch of his hair and pulled. Harder. He groaned again before kissing her. Ride me. He felt like he had died and gone to heaven. His body needed her.

He kissed her neck as his hands felt her chest. Everything about her was perfect. He didn’t want to leave her body. Before he knew it, he was emptying himself inside her. They caught their breath before she got off of him. Fuck! He needed that! They both got up and got dressed. He kissed her one last time before they went downstairs. It was the best night in a very long time! He was in love with her. Okay, maybe that was an exaggeration but he could make love to her forever.

Jon was in bed with Jason and Phoenix. They were exhausted but satisfied. Phoenix was in the middle between them. He kissed Jon before turning around and kissing Jason.

When he got back to Bria’s, he kissed her. Yes, he had rinsed out his mouth before. She jokingly gave him a lecture on being careful because of HIV. He told her she was too young to be giving her a lecture. She laughed and he wrapped his arms around her. They went upstairs to her bedroom after she took her medications.

It was around nine in the evening. They fell asleep together. Well, she fell asleep. He stayed up thinking about being with Jason and Phoenix. The only reason why he agreed to the threesome was because Phoenix wanted it. He had every opportunity to say no. Even though he had fun, he was regretting it. He just wanted to be with his boyfriend alone. But his boyfriend had a boyfriend. Would he do it again? No. He reminded himself to get tested when he got home.

Eventually, he drifted off to sleep. The next morning, he was awoken to hear her throwing up. Baby? He got up and walked over to the bathroom. Baby? He heard the sound of the toilet flushing and then the sound of water running. The door was unlocked, so he opened it. Bria? She turned around and looked at him. Was she okay? She didn’t know. Are you pregnant? She hoped not.

“Who’s the father?”

“I don’t know, Jon. I don’t know.”

He pulled her into a hug. She would have to go get a pregnancy test. They could talk about that after breakfast. She nodded before going to the closet to change clothes. He truly hoped she wasn’t pregnant because there was no way in hell she could take care of a baby. If she was, he would encourage her to find out who the father was and give him custody. One step at a time, Jon. One step at a time.

@zoeykaytesmom @feelingsofaithless @alina-dixon

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surveys-at-your-service · 3 years ago

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Survey #392

“l.a. is where stars come to die”

Do you think there’s anything you did better when you were younger? I think I was a better writer, honestly. Like I've developed in some areas, like being less over-dramatic, but I just think my creativity in wording and such has dulled down. Who was the craziest teacher you’ve ever had? I've never had a "crazy" teacher, honestly. What’s the last thing you got paid to do? Take pictures. What’s the most romantic thing you’ve ever done for someone else? How should I know? Ask either Jason or Sara. Have you ever wanted to model? No. Have you ever seen someone have a seizure? I THINK my sister? Teddy had seizures in his old age, too. What’s your favorite car? I don't have one, really. Do you know any HTML or CSS? If yes, how much? I know veeeeery little basics. LIke, I can change the color of shit and that's about it lmao. Do you tend to care about the lives of celebrities? Why or why not? Only celebrities I really really care about, like Mark. What do you think of the scene style? #aesthetic and I will ALWAYS be envious of the hair. Have you ever told an extremely inappropriate joke? Oh god, I remember one. What is the highest you have been up, other than in an airplane? On a certain faire ride, I wanna say. Is there any hope of you ever seeing your favorite band in concert? Ozzy does want to do another tour at some point, but he's fighting Parkinson's currently, so it's not guaranteed it will happen. Mom and I planned on going to his last one that was scheduled, but the diagnosis cancelled it. :( What is your favorite non-green vegetable? Uhhhhh I guess potatoes. What is your favorite non-traditional fruit? I don't think I've even had a non-traditional fruit. Just basic stuff. Have you ever had Swedish Fish? Yeah, I'm not a fan. What is your favorite origami shape? Birds, I guess. Do you usually take the stairs or the elevator? I pretty much always take an elevator if one's available because my legs can barely handle stairs at all. It's agonizing for me. Do you need a key card to get into the building you live in? No. What was the last takeout food you had? I had a burger from McDonald's a few days ago. Do you take the pickle off your burgers? No, I love pickles on burgers. Do you share a bed with anyone? Just my cat. If you’ve read or watched Harry Potter, which book/movie is your favorite? I haven't. What’s the last app you downloaded on your phone? I re-installed DragonVale. What do you know the most about? Meerkats, Markiplier, and Silent Hill, probably. What TV shows can you not stand? What's that stupid show on Adult Swim, Rooster Teeth or something like that? That shit was so dumb. Have you ever tasted your own tears? I mean not intentionally. Sometimes tears just fall down a spot where it happens. Are your legs hairy? I can almost guarantee to you that I probably have the hairiest legs of any woman you've ever met. Do you like Cheese-Itz? I love them! We don't really buy them though because both Mom and I can destroy a box of them. Have you ever built a sandcastle? I have. Did you ever watch Barney as a child? Yeah, I loved Barney, but not as much as my older sister. She literally "married" him, haha. Have you ever had a pet rabbit? No, but my older sis did as a kid. That poor thing died and Ashley didn't know for THREE DAYS. Mom took it out earlier and I guess she wanted to see how long it took Ash to notice? She didn't take great care of it, so. Are you wearing anything of any sentimental value? Describe? Yes, my friendship ring with Sara. To you, what is especially distracting? Tapping noises. When was the last time you did some major cleaning? MAJOR cleaning? Good question. How do you feel about people who neglect their pets? It sickens me. Have you ever contemplated cheating on anyone? Nope. When are you likely to lie? Probably when I don't want to seriously hurt someone. What is a personality type that you do not like? I hate people who think they know everything, are unwilling to acknowledge their flaws and work on them, feel they're better than others, are closed-minded, sexist, bigoted, racist... What is a personality type that you DO like? I am drawn to people who are empathetic and try to understand and consider more than just themselves, are caring and genuine, philosophical and think deeply, are calm, friendly, good listeners, and have a light sense of humor. Which of your friends is the least like you? In what way? I actually don't know. MAYBE Mini with her being extremely conservative to a frustrating degree and overwhelmingly religious. We diverge pretty strongly in beliefs that are important to me. How about the most like you? In what way? Sara! We have incredibly similar interests and morals, and we both are wild over animals. When was the last time you felt under-appreciated? I'm gonna be completely transparent here, even though it's uncomfortable to admit. I was very unhappy with the literally two interactions a poem I was really proud of got on dA. Like it was one I was trying to get published prior to just posting it there, so it was really disappointing to feel so overlooked when you worked hard on something you felt came out great. Does anyone take advantage of you or take you for granted? No. Are you taking anyone for granted? I sure as hell hope no one feels like I do. I definitely try to appreciate those I have to the utmost. What is one selfish thing that you do? I prioritize my alone time probably too much. How about something selfless? I'm pretty much always willing to listen to people's hardships and comfort them even if my own mental health is in poor condition. What do you like to do on your favorite holiday? Just be with family and really focus on how lucky I am to have them. What helps you fall asleep? I guess really paying attention to slowing my breathing, but that doesn't always work. It takes me at LEAST half an hour to fall asleep, so I struggle no matter what. Is there anyone you wish you were still friends with now? Megan. I really, really miss her. What is a fear you want to overcome? SOCIAL ANXIETY. UGH. What is something you do not like about yourself, with good reason? I'm lazy. What do you usually cry about? PTSD. Do you like pizza better on the second day? No. What do you like on your pancakes? Butter and normal syrup. Have you ever made up your own emoticon? I don't think so. How do you generally meet people? Online in one way or another. Have you ever seen a Broadway show in New York? No. Are you listening to music right now? Yeah, "God Hates Your Outfit" by Jeffree Star lmao. Look, it's catchy. Can anyone in your immediate family play the guitar? No. Have you ever wished to be an internet celebrity? How about a ‘real’ one? No. Like I've actually *loosely* considered trying to be a let's player with my love of games, but I don't even want to *risk* popularity; not that I think I'd get to that point, but still, I don't like the chance. Have you ever been kayaking? No. Do you still live with your parents? Yes. Do you believe you will never get over someone? I think Jason will always occupy at the very least a small corner of my mind. I just deal with loss so poorly in general, but that... that breakup was something. What do you order at Burger King? I don't like BK. Have you ever lived by yourself? No. Pretty sure I never could with my depression. What brand cell phone do you have? It's just a Tracfone, lol. Did you ever have a ‘security blanket’ when you were younger? Yes, my stuffed moose. What is your lucky charm? I don’t have one. Have you ever been in a wedding? Yeah, I was a bridesmaid in my sister's. Do you believe in yourself? ehhhhhh What time does your dad usually wake up in the morning? I don't live with him, so I can't say for sure. He's a mailman though, so he gets up early, I know. Who was the last person/people you were in a car with? Mom. What movie do you plan on watching next? I've been meaning to watch Jacob's Ladder for like... over a year, lmao. It served as an inspirational work for Silent Hill, and I know its reputation is brilliant, so I really want to see it. I just... don't really watch movies unless I'm in the theater. When something really scares you, what’s your immediate reaction? Gasp or go "what the fuck" or something along those lines. I can almost promise a curse word is coming out of my mouth, lol. Using song lyrics, say something to your most recent ex: I don't wanna get emotional digging through the songs that remind me of her, so pass, lol. You can only watch 4 TV shows for the rest of your life. What are they? Meerkat Manor, That '70s Show, maybe Pokemon even if I don't watch it anymore (it could be like a comfort show if I'm limited to four), aaaaand I think Ginga Densetsu Weed. Do you think it’s possible for a rap song to make you cry? ... Yes??? There are a couple that have for me. Does the idea of having a baby at your age scare you? I'm not having kids, sooo I don't have to worry about this. What band has the power to make you cry by splitting up? None. I'd be really upset if some did, but I wouldn't cry. Who is your favourite famous person who isn’t a singer, actor, or athlete? Well, I WOULD say Mark, but considering he's officially an actor now... guess not, haha. Uhhhh. Put him aside and I guess maybe Bindi Irwin. I'm not sure.

#survey #surveys #random questions #lyrics: ''god hates your outfit'' by jeffree star

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avaoracle · 4 years ago

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When Jason Visits the Batcave

-Jason *Makes inappropriate jokes about his death* While doing his very best to rile up a sweet little sleep-deprived Timmy, and just generally making a nuisance of himself*

-Tim *Literally running on just caffeine and spite* Is so incredibly done with Jason's shit™. *What he would give for a crowbar right now*

- Steph *Probably reading Tim’s mind* Snorts through a mouthful of waffles that seemed to have materialized out of thin air...More likley Steph keeps a secret waffle pouch in her suit.

- Dick *Currently contorted into some inhuman position like the human pretzel he is* Cackles in the background while internally cooing over how adorable Timmy is when he’s mad.

-Duke *Smirks at a bemused Cass* But wonders- not for the first time- about the mental stability of his new family.

-Cassandra *Shakes her head in fond confusion* She doesn’t understand why Jason’s brashly spoken statement about the new tool he’d acquired to scratch his back, she guessed based on the gestures he’d accompanied his words with, had caused everyone to ever so slightly glare in his direction...But there was no anger, and Dick’s laughter from his impractical position bring a smile to her face...her family is strange.

-Bruce *From the bat-mobile* Sports the resigned, long-suffering expression that he wears more often than not when his kids (usually Jason) have tested his patience. *Considers strategic retreat.*

-Alfred *Forever unfazed* Surveys the scene, a hint of mirth twinkling in his all knowing eyes, he’s long sense grown accustomed to master Jason’s untowardly expressions of humor, he does however loudly clear his throat and send an unimpressed look the young master’s way, for appearances sake, it wouldn’t do for them to think he’d gone soft, this was his house after all, and he must be sure that they all know it.

- Damien *Shares a long suffering glance with Alfred the Cat~ who is equally unamused by the bat-sibling antics* Then proceeds to storm past a laughing Todd and a red faced Drake, to go check on Titus, Ace and the Bat-Cow. He refuses to loose the braincells that being subjected to anymore of his siblings inane drivel would surely cost him. No, the animals were more dignified conversationilists thank you very much.

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elenscaie · 5 years ago

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Vignette: Damian Wayne & Jason Todd

I blame @elloryia. Both for the inspiration and the encouragement. However, quite frankly, I’m being wary; just entering into this fandom proper means something is (most-likely) going to mess up. I know for a fact I’ll muck up something pertaining to canon, so feel free to correct me. Still, I won’t get nowhere if I don’t try, and so here I go. I hope it’s enjoyable.

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Damian sits back straight and tall—as tall as any ten-year-old boy can be without the advent of a growth spurt—regal against the ebony wood, head held high, frown pulling at his features the most miniscule bit. His teeth aren't gritted, not yet, but the way Todd is going, he's well on his way towards such.

"I can't fathom why Father would even abide by this for one minute; you've clearly never done this to another, and I don't want to know how you managed this for yourself."

A hard-sharp bark of laughter is his only response. Tiny pinpricks of pain lace up his scalp and scrape a hiss out of him when the comb turns, twists, trapping him in the most childish tug-of-war when he snaps his neck forward to set his skull straight.

“You think this is bad? Try being born and bred in the Narrows, brat—you’d be lucky to get a damn fingerbone to use for your hair.”

The comment settles sharply between Damian’s ribs; he curses himself for the flippancy and the flagrant ignorance and for whatever remaining faults he can find in the words he just uttered. It gets him to shift and swivel in his seat—plush velvet black—eyes cut to slits, lips set in a stern line. On most children, it would have all the effect of a boy playing at being a man.

Damian isn’t a boy, however. He was born and bred, too, in the heart of shadows and subterfuge and swords and secrecy. Cradled in the blue-black night all the better to shield himself from the dominion of death if and when he strayed from the rules. Brought up to keep his hackles raised and suspicions sharp at words so sweetly spoken they might harbor poisonous barbs near their centers.

Damian Al Ghul understood all too well the power of lies and personas, power plays and personal agendas and playing at defeat when, in truth, your enemy would find themselves struggling beneath the weight of your victories just as their guard slackened the slightest bit.

Damian Wayne understood all that and more. For all he was pared down to something harboring less lethality and more mercy, he was no tamer for it, his nature softened barely.

So when the words tumble like little drifts of ash from Todd’s lips, Damian turns around in his seat and says, confidence absolute, expression flinty, tone brooking no arguement: “The Narrows amount to nothing but your past. You’ll not shame what it means to be a Wayne by speaking as if you’re still in that festering cesspool.” A delicate sniff of displeasure. ”I daresay even Grayson would be embarassed on your behalf if he caught you speaking thusly.”

lt almost distracts from the line riding rigid at his spine and shoulders—he isn’t soft, he isn’t going soft, he merely speaks the truth.

The truth itself being rarely pure and never simple.

But, Damian admits, sometimes there are exceptions.

Exceptions he will not be expanding upon. He can’t afford to. His fellow brothers vigilantes are perfectly capable of cultivating the masks they wear, whether it be to prepare for public speculation or for such things privy to family their group or for nobody’s business save their very own.

Words so carelessly spoken will scarcely leave a mark, much less the bruise Damian nearly flagellated himself oh-so-very neatly over.

Bottom line? Damian has little reason to be soft. This was just a fluke. Nothing more.

Streaming through air, weaving itself inside the wavering hair-thin tension balancing Damian’s shoulders on a knifepoint edge, Todd’s voice falls through a chain of notes betraying cool amusement hidden not at all. “So what you’re getting at is that we’re both the superior model. Thanks, brat, figured you were about to declare Golden Boy our supreme leader.” Fingers felt as sculpted thick through with calluses wind down through his thick mop of night-sky curls and Damian is ill at ease with the notion of leaning into the touch. They ruffle and muss and run all roughshod, for all the damage done. His curls are already a minefield of filth and muck.

“Nice to know you’re on my side.”

That gets him to huff; he abstains from a massive eyeroll and snaps out impatiently, “Some of us have to have enough sense to recognize when Grayson errs.” Laying flat one palm upon his cotton-clad thigh, the fabric so luxurious it may well be silk, he tugs on the hand gripping the comb and instructs, “You’ve picked out a majority of the leaves and most of the dirt I washed out already—just have some sense yourself, Todd, and go slow.”

Calm smooths over him. It settles like the lines of relief easing out from his scalp as the comb gentles through his curls and the rustle and crackle of leaves displaced and disturbed fills the room.

“You know, I never would have figured you for ticklish. So, superior model mutuality or not, you can bet the next time we go up against Ivy, I’m bringing my phone.” The chuckle that paints the air is absolutely brimful with teasing mockery. “Or just nick one of B’s Batcams.”

“For the final time, the vine’s flowers were simply sharp, hence how fiercely I was fighting them off—to break free before they did too much damage. No Robin would sully himself by being ticklish.” Exasperation sets him to folding his arms across his chest and upturning his face and neck to cut down the entirely inappropriate laughter, restrained wrath gleaming off the flats of his eyes. “I won’t humor any more of your misconceptions, petty as they always prove to be.”

That merely earns him another bout of ruffling and mussing, and loathe as he is to admit it, even to himself if no one else, the calluses so characteristic of Todd’s hands tune his tension out, render his shoulders softened, his spine slithering in a relaxed curve. The familiarity grounds him to the present and to this moment in time in particular.

His eyes slide shut as Todd’s voice, dry and fond, floats back into being.

“Yeah, brat, whatever keeps your prim primadonna head in check. Just don’t let me hear you saying I didn’t give you a heads up.”

An answering smirk just shy of a challenge, fangs sheathed but for the barest glimmer of brilliant white. “You wouldn’t come close to victory, Todd. I never lose.”

#my writing #elenscaie vignette #batman #batfam #damian wayne and jason todd

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m00nslippers · 5 years ago

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Titans S2E2: Rose, a review, I guess.

Here, have another bullet-pointed, kinda-review. Spoilers ahead!

This episode has awesome stuff, but it’s kind of choppy. We flash pretty quickly from scene to scene between pretty much all the Titans. We get Dick with the kiddos at the tower, Kori and Donna going after Shimmer, Hank and Dawn at their ranch in Wyoming. And then there’s the occasional jump to Rose or Dr. Light. It didn’t jump so much that it was confusing but it gave me the feeling that as soon as I was really into what was happening the scene moved on to something else and that left me disappointed. Luckily everyone seems to be coming together by the end of the episode so hopefully this won’t be an issue going forward.

Dick is getting super into the Big-Bro/Dad/Mentor thing and it’s kind of hilarious. After spending all last season trying to get rid of as much responsibility as possible he’s gone all-in on the mentorship thing to the point that it’s funny to me. He’s over here being super serious with his “Even your eyes can be taken from you!” sensei-thing, and having them read Sun Tzu, and making them food that is apparently terrible. No wonder he goes to that coffee shop all the time, his food is inedible I guess. Like, he’s trying so hard it’s a little manic, but endearing.

Dick is actually pretty great with Jason. Sending Jason with Dick was probably the best thing Bruce could have done because it’s clear that Dick is starting to get Jason where Bruce seemingly didn’t. Jason is complaining about being stuck in Cali and wants to go home to Gotham and Dick’s like, “Me and Bruce don’t think you’re ready, you were joyriding in the batmobile and the thing with the motorcycle and using the batcomputer inappropriately (seems like a porn reference), yada yada,” And Jason seems a bit dejected and upset. And you can see Dick looking at him, seeing how disheartened he is and he seems to get an idea and is like, “and besides, I could really use your help around here, you’re more skilled than the others, they don’t have your experience, everyone looks up to you, etc.” And like, yeah the first part is true, but it’s clear by the others reaction that they really don’t like Jason much or look up to him, Dick is just trying to cheer him up. Jason wants praise and recognition so bad. Even when he’s obviously being manipulated he just wants to believe it so much. That leads me to think this Bruce has been doing typical Bruce-things and maybe not giving Jason much positive reinforcement, which is probably contributing to Jason acting out.

I like Jason but it’s clear the Titans don’t. Last episode we saw bits of Donna and Hank and Dawn not exactly giving Jason a warm reception even though he really didn’t do anything to deserve it. And now in this one Gar and Rachel are icing him out a bit (referring to how he basically adopted Gar and Rachel, Dick says, “but I didn’t help Jason,” and Rachel rolls her eyes and says, “can anyone help Jason?”). Dick said they look up to Jay but that doesn’t seem like the case, I felt like he was just handling Jason. Do they defer to him when it comes to vigilante things, well yeah, maybe, but that’s not quite the same thing. I’m really hoping this isn’t the comics all over again, where everyone was said to pretty much universally dislike him outside of Donna and Eddie (after Jason’s character was rebooted). I know I’m a Jay-fan so I might be biased but aside from being a little cocky and mischievous there’s nothing we’ve seen him do to anyone that really warrants this kind of dislike, IMO. I’m hoping over the course of the season he proves himself to Gar and Rachel at least and they get along better. I want everyone to like Jason but even if they didn’t I would be fine with it if they at least disliked him for good reasons, and right now I haven’t seen anything to suggest their reasons are anything but shallow.

Kori and Donna interacting are a treasure. Kori and Donna clearly bonded over being badass chick who like to beat people up and have the same sassy sense of humor. They are constantly bickering but you get the impression they are loving every second of their verbal repartee. They are so hilarious. It’s interesting to see Kori interact with someone who is an ‘adult’ and isn’t Dick. I feel like with Donna more of that zest that Kori has in the comics but didn’t really last season, comes out. Before she was so focused on her mission she didn’t have time for herself and now she does and it’s great seeing her do Earth-things and finding them fun or interesting and enjoying herself. Kori loving Disco and Donna liking Madonna is so damn appropriate.

Roy foreshadowing!!! Donna’s contact that sent her after Shimmer is shown to be Roy Harper from her phone call. I have to wonder what version of Roy we are getting here. OG Roy-fans and Titans purists are probably going to hate me for this but hear me out...I want it to be the new version of Roy, in terms of personality and looks. Goofy genius-dumbass hillbilly with a heart of gold Roy. Look, I just feel like the other version of his character overlaps way too much with characters we already have, especially Donna. Say what you will about New 52 Roy, but he’s got character and personality, he stands out in a way I feel the other Roy didn’t, especially alongside Wally and Dick, who had very similar personalities, I feel. I’ll be happy with either version because it’s Roy but I think it would be interesting to see the New 52 alongside these characters, with his trucker hat and gadgets. Or maybe they could do a fusion, at least have his aesthetic. Everyone in this show kind of has a sameness that could be shaken up. We could use some comic relief, honestly. I hope we actually do see him this season though and it isn’t just foreshadowing something for next season.

The stuff with Hawk and Dawn was...fine. Basically after getting that ranch, Hank getting clean and presumably getting his surgery and retiring from heroing like they always dreamed/planned it all went up in smoke. I guess it was probably inevitable, to be honest. But there was this whole thing where Hank caught Dawn going out as Dove behind his back after they’d decided to stop and they were having a big important fight about it--and then it’s all rendered moot when Dr. Light destroys their whole life and they have to go to Cali and meet up with Dick. It just kind of seems like too easy of a way for the writers to resolve the situation. I hope this isn’t the end of Hank and Dawn’s argument because it was a really big deal. Hank was giving Dawn a break-up ultimatum if it’s never brought up again I’m going to be annoyed.

Rose has potential. I felt like the actress’s acting was a little stiff but that might have just been the choppiness of the scenes she was in, the sections were too small to get a real feel for her. I like her looks, she’s awesome in the action scenes and she has her powers/healing factor and all her comic abilities which is great. I feel like her writing is good though, and I’m interested to see is she’s actually on her own like she seems or if she’s a mole for her dad (I kind of feel like she’s a mole...). I hope we see JayRose though. I think him being interested in her is just a given, he called her a badass from seeing her fight. Whether she will have any interest in him back is more of a question, but I’m hopeful.

I wanted more Deathstroke. Not gonna lie, I wanted more Deathstroke. We saw a scene at the end where Jason found the connection between Rose and Slade, but that’s it. I have a feeling he’ll be in the next episode though.

Seriously, Ian Glenn is an awesome Batman. We got another great conversation between Bruce and Dick and I loved it so much, you guys. Give Ian Glenn a chance, people. I’m telling you the writing for Bruce is on point and the acting is great. He feels a lot like the DCAU-version to me, the one voiced by Kevin Conroy. I actually really like his voice in particular because it’s sort of deep like Conroy’s is, and he manages to put a lot of buried emotion into more or less flatly spoken words. The writing and the acting absolutely has that Bruce-thing where gives you answers in the most concise but cryptic way possible, acts all dramatic and he’ll seem unhelpful and kind of like a jerk and then he’ll say something profound and meaningful to let Dick know he actually does care about him a lot and it’s like...yeah, that’s the Bruce I’ve wanted, guys. he’s an asshole without really meaning to be but his intentions are good. It’s just so nice to have Titans!Bruce when comics!Bruce is such a nightmare right now...I really hope people who don’t like or doubt him will give Ian Glenn’s Bruce another chance, because I love him so much already. Yeah, his looks aren’t quite right but I’m getting used to it. The core of Bruce is there and that’s what’s really important.

And those were my main thoughts watching this episode. I loved it and it left me wanting more. It had some issues but nothing deal-breaking.

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91, 100, 25 Sam 6, 29, 56 idaho 4, 58, 39 mal 👀

091. What type of music does your character like?

sam exclusively listens to country but he is open to country subgenres except for country pop which he hates. he also in general hates radio country unless its one of those vintage country stations. but he’s also happy to listen to whatever nolan and peter put on when they have radio control

100. Does your character dream? If so, what do they dream about?

samuel lewis jensen has never had a dream in his life and he thinks theyre made up.

025. What do they consider beautiful in others personality-wise?

HM.. sam is really interested in people that are interested in feeding his ego, DJGDPFJGPJGPERJG. he also does appreciate passion, especially passion for weird/gross/unsettling things. and also likes people that he has trouble getting a reaction from. i don’t know if thats beautiful but he does enjoy it,

006. What sense do they most rely on?

idaho cannot taste, hear, or see to save his life. some of that is the brain damage and some of that is just existing and some of it is mental illness. but idaho DOES rely on touch a lot, despite hating being touched. he doesn’t like touching other people at all, especially skin to skin, but like. to navigate his life touch is his best sense.

029. What sort of sense of humor does your character have?

ok idaho definitely has a sense of humour but if you blink youll miss it. i would say its very “dark humour” but that sounds so edgy. he just like.. laughs at things that are probably inappropriate to laugh at. i honestly think idaho is pretty funny?? he likes to make his siblings and husband laugh, he’s not usually actively trying, but he does like making them laugh!! he likes really gross/morbid jokes and a lot of his comments are in that area and his loved ones laugh at how out of place/shocking they are but he’s like, used to it, and also finds it funny

056. Has your character ever struck someone in anger?

idaho literally broke jasons jaw..... he has full on rumbled with both of his siblings. local cops. anyone that wanted to fight him that went to school with his siblings. people that actively bullied his siblings. young aspiring archaeologists. his one ex boyfriend. he stabbed his cousin. idaho from ages 13 to like 23 was just trying to fight as many people as possible.

004. Do they prefer being alone or with others?

MMMMM mal likes being with others a lot, she’s a family gal and her family is very kooky-spiritual-hippie love oriented and they like to have her around. since both she and priscilla both still live in kansas it’s not uncommon for both of them to bring their boyfriends over for dinner with their parents. mal doesnt spend a lot of time totally alone.

058. What is your character’s idea of a perfect day?

HONESTLY like, probably just playing video games with her boyfriend, getting pizza delivered, painting her nails and having a warm bath?? she’s a simple lady she likes gaming and brent.

039. What do they think is the worst thing that can be done to a person?

mal used to be a pretty terrible person and her concept of what the worst you could do to a person is, is pretty skewed. i mean, she was awful to peter but she was also terrible and unkind to herself, so her feelings are a little bit complicated on this because she can only speak from her own experiences. i think she’d think the worst that could happen to someone is self inflicted and a product of being fed harmful ideologies and using them to repress yourself and tear your own happiness apart

#oc tag #I LOVE SAM SO M #mishka.txt

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blissaster · 6 years ago

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Tim: Brat, you need to know the rules.

Damian: Why?

Tim: It's easier to bend the rules when you know them.

Dick: Timmy! Don't be a bad influence.

Tim: Why not? The kid gets your sense of fashion, or lack there of. From Jason, he gets the inappropriate gallow humor jokes. He needs to have something from me.

Damian: Well, at least it's not your addiction to coffee.

#tim drake #damian wayne #dick grayson #red robin #robin #nightwing #dc #batman #my drabble #batbros #q

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wandernic · 6 years ago

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My SPOILERY Be More Chill review

In honor of tonight’s opening, I wanted to put together my impressions of the show, brought to you by five off-Broadway and four Broadway preview viewings. I will divide things up by scene/song to better order my thoughts. Please DO NOT read if you haven’t seen or don’t know the story well already.

(In that case, here’s a mini-review for you: GOOOOO SEE THIS! Okay now do yourself a favor and close this window.)

More Than Survive:

I like the change to Mr. Heere just eating cereal in his underwear, and unable to drive Jeremy to school. This better conveys Jeremy's real frustration with his dad being mentally checked out than the (admittedly funnier) off-Broadway scene, which just made Jeremy seem grossed out by him.

I miss the Chloe-Jake breakup scene a bit, but it didn't really add much to the narrative other than seeing them as a couple for a brief moment. The next mini-scene where Jenna addresses the breakup with Chloe accomplishes what's needed, plus adds to Jenna's narrative as the girl everyone goes to for the dirt and nothing else.

I Love Play Rehearsal:

I would shower Stephanie Hsu with multiple Tonys for this scene alone. Her Christine is equal parts adorable and batshit, and we can easily see why Jeremy finds her so much more fascinating than the conventionally attractive popular girls at school.

Minor gripe: BRING BACK JAKE'S DAB. That shit was hilarious, and in a simple move showed how Jake, while trying to live up to the cool jock everyone knows him to be, has the same amount of dork inside that everyone does.

The Squip Song:

Ugh I get they're trying to clean this up for a staid Broadway audience, but Rich drawing the penis on the wall and brazenly peeing in front of Jeremy are both missed. Not just for the humor, but because without it Rich just seems like his Squip made him merely mean, instead of confident. That confidence would presumably be what Rich was seeking with a Squip, not to become a garden variety bully, so it loses something in the translation when Rich isn't displaying that through his inappropriate jokes.

I do appreciate Rich's bullying of Jeremy being stepped up, because it's important we get a fuller idea of Jeremy's suffering. Off-Broadway, it just came across as "I can't get the girl I dig and a boy at school sometimes says shitty things." Though certainly emotional bullying is awful, its pervasiveness over a long period of time is hard to convey in a few short scenes. Having Rich also physically intimidate Jeremy makes you feel Jeremy's fear in a palpable way, which leads you to sympathize more with him.

Also can we give Gerard Canonico a Tony merely for the "It's from Japan!" scream? I think, yes. Seriously, his performance in this role is so iconic, it's hard to imagine another actor playing Rich.

Two-Player Game:

The perfect scene for conveying the true dynamic of Jeremy and Michael's friendship. That dynamic being, Michael is a much better friend to Jeremy than Jeremy is to Michael. This is one of the challenges for Will Roland in portraying Jeremy: he is not an easily likeable character. Yes, Jeremy is bullied at school, but he also makes everything about him, his needs, his pain, etc. There isn't a moment in which Jeremy checks to see how Michael's doing (lest we forget Michael is also bullied - the backpack prank was pulled on him, too.) So this song works as both a fun bop, and as a display of the unequal nature of this friendship.

Also, on the whole I *love* Chase Brock's choreography. Especially in "Halloween" and the utterly phenomenal "The Pitiful Children." The one exception is when Jeremy and Michael get up from the bed to finish this song; these moves are clunky and not sharp. It's hard to tell if executed more crisply, they would work better for me, or if the actors are intentionally sort of keeping it loose to demonstrate that these dudes are not as cool as their peers.

Be More Chill:

Jeremy's Squip being activated and the ultimate dramatic appearance of that Squip is one of my favorite moments in the show. My God, the evolution of the Squip from last summer has me floored. It was always good, but what Jason Tam is doing with this character now is must-see. This Squip is like an emotionally abusive partner. He coldy points out what he sees as your flaws, then smooth talks you about your amazing potential, and you forget that you were ever hurt or mad to begin with. Rinse, repeat. He also reminds me of the current administration, in that he'll say something totally out of bounds, then quickly walk it back to where he really wanted you, and you're temporarily swayed by the dial-down that he's not so bad after all. Fucking masterful.

If this man isn't nominated, seriously fuck the Tonys.

Do You Wanna Ride?

What I love most about this besides its hilarity is that it shows a bit of quid pro quo in the seemingly one-sided Chloe/Brooke friendship. While Chloe pretty openly treats Brooke poorly on multiple occasions, when Brooke wants an assist in trying to get Jeremy to say yes, Chloe immediately jumps to her cue and joins in. This is actually more than Jeremy ever helps Michael with anything in the entirety of the show, which is pretty fucking sad when you think about it.

Katlyn Carlson and Lauren Marcus have perfect chemistry as the best frenemies we'd love to hate if only we didn't kind of totally love them so damn much.

Be More Chill Part 2:

I liked the staging for this better at Signature. It serviced the choreography much better when they didn't throw a mall fountain mid-stage that forces them to redirect the dance moves in a less visually striking manner. I especially miss the hoveround rolling down center stage with the mall shoppers trailing behind it. We've already been to Payless and the food court; we know it's a mall. The fountain is unnecessary. Also, can we give Troy a better alter-ego when he goes on? The Starbucks get-up just looks like Michael went to work at his mall job and for some unknown reason put a wig on.

Sync Up:

I love the expansion of the supporting roles in the show, something this song supports to great effect. I don't have a lot more to say on this scene since it's new to Broadway, and I don't remember as much as the other scenes. Also I believe before this song is when Jeremy ditches his glasses, and I like the change from first preview in how that was accomplished (though I did laugh at the Spiderman rip-off that first night).

A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into:

I MISS THE PART WHERE BROOKE NODS HER HEAD ALONG WITH CHLOE WHILE LECTURING CHRISTINE. This is in all caps because that shit was comic gold; why take it out? It also demonstrated how in tune with Chloe's whims and emotions Brooke is, which is to say, too much. If I can't have this back, I'm going to at least need someone to explain why it was taken out.

I believe this scene is where the Squip puzzles over the person Christine is, and I love both that she's entirely confounded him, and that post-song, she ultimately defeats his carefully constructed plotting just by being the unpredictable person she is.

As for the song, this has been unchanged that I can see, and that's because it does exactly what it needs to do well.

Upgrade:

One of the best changed scenes from Signature. It was fine there, but is much more fleshed out now, and gives more insight into many of the characters that is needed and appreciated. I especially appreicated the added dialogue between Jeremy and Brooke, in which we get Brooke's insight into her self-doubt, and how Jeremy's seeming interest moved her.

I did prefer how the Squip insinuated himself more in this scene at the first preview. When he was trying to get Jeremy to get with Brooke, he pretty much physically climbed on him to push him into her on the bleachers. In a future preview, the Squip stood completely away from them onstage, directing Jeremy with hand motions, and I didn't think that worked at. All. Last Sunday, he stood near them and physically pushed Jeremy with just his hand to kiss Brooke; while an improvement, it still wasn't as effective as the first preview for two reasons.

One, the complete disregard for personal space is just much funnier. Two and more importantly, when the Squip was literally pushing Jeremy's body into Brooke's with his own (imaginary) body, it demonstrated an important aspect of the Squip's control of Jeremy. What looks like the Squip being physically seductive is really a demonstration of his seduction of Jeremy's mind. This is significant, because Jeremy ends up doing a lot of things he doesn't particularly want to do, but the Squip seduces him into thinking he does. I found that incredibly effective.

Loser, Geek, Whatever:

My gripe with this otherwise effective scene is the singing of the song itself. Every time it starts to build steam melodically, it's cut off by Jeremy saying/shouting so many of the lyrics. The build-up then has to start again, leaving the song to finish up not as impactful as it could be. This could be a barn-burner Act 1 closer, and instead it's just pretty good. Also I don't know how Will Roland takes that loooooong end note up and down and back again, and still belt as powerfully at the end of it as the start. The show must be using some new can't-even-look-it-up-on-the-internet technology to pump air into his lungs from backstage. This actor has taken on a very difficult character and pitched it just on the line of where it needs to be to work. So impressive.

Halloween:

Love the song. LOVE the choreo (lookin' at you, Chase Brock.) Love LOVE the addition of the Squip front and center. This makes so much sense, because by manipulating Jeremy he's really manipulating all of them, and his inclusion in the midst of the party instead of on its periphery demonstrates this incredibly well.

I don't love the substitution of a pumpkin candle for a gas can. What even was that thought process? That sucks up the drama of that moment almost entirely. What level of foreboding does one accomplish with a pumpkin?

This scene contains my only major problem with the show, and that is Jake's sudden and unexplained loss of interest in Christine. Are we to infer that they slept together once and that's all Jake was after? And that all of his character development in Act 1 was bullshit? In which case what was the point of developing his character at all? This whole thing could be easily fixed by a line or two where Jake realizes he still has feelings for Chloe, but that never happens. I haven't seen the show since last Sunday (when multiple people told me it was locked in), so I hope since that time they've unlocked it to fix the one glaring flaw, either clarifying Jake is a dick, or Jake misunderstood his own feelings. In any event, Britton is absolutely CRUSHING IT with the nuances of Jake, and I can't wait to hear him on the Broadway cast album.

Do You Wanna Hang?:

Katlyn Carlson is a comic genius. All the little touches she throws into this hilariously awful attempt at seduction are amazing. The only part of this I liked better at Signature is when Jeremy asks her if she's jealous, and in this version she's crying while saying "obviously not." (Or at least she was on Sunday). I think this works better if she immediately *stops* crying at that point, playing it like it's the most absurd possible question Jeremy could ask.

Michael in the Bathroom:

Alternate title: George Salazar at the Tonys

Michael is quite simply the beating heart of this show, an odd role for a supporting character. As played by George, he is that quirky, too weird to be popular but too sweet to not love friend that if we were very lucky, we had growing up. Michael is so important because to be frank, Jeremy is kind of a self-involved dick. That would make the show entirely dependent on Will Roland's ability to make us relate to Jeremy through those trials he faces that we've all experienced - and he does an amazing job. But he also gets a Herculean assist from George, who so convincingly relates how steadfast and loyal to Jeremy Michael is, it makes us believe there's something special in Jeremy that warranted this devotion.

A Guy That I'd Kinda Be Into (Reprise):

During the couch scene between Jeremy and Christine, they've cut out Christine's very valid explanation as to why she can't date Jeremy (it involved getting to know herself better first). This is a problem, because it doesn't make sense at the end of the show when she likes him - we never see why she made that leap, so we're meant to assume she likes him for doing the bare minimum of correcting his own mistake. The way it was at Signature, we find out at least that she just isn't in a head space to date someone on the heels of her breakup with Jake, which shows she could be interested in Jeremy once she gets past that.

The Smartphone Hour:

Easily one of my favorite scenes. Tiffany Mann as Jenna is a delight from start to finish, and this is her moment to shine. Her comic sensibility is perfection. Lauren and Katlyn chime in with equally hilarious support.

My only complaint in this number is the slight lyric change to "Jake's house." For pity's sake, we just spent three or four songs at Jake's party; I promise you, we grasp who's house it is. And the change ruins the flow of the song a bit.

The Pants Song:

Okay yes this song is sweetly funny and does exactly what is needed to advance the plot here. But I just want to talk about Jason SweetTooth Williams overall right now. HOW IS HE A REAL PERSON THAT CAN SO EFFORTLESSLY JUMP FROM ROLE TO ROLE WITHIN SECONDS WITHOUT MISSING A BEAT. Mr. Reyes and his delusions of grandeur is my favorite, but Williams brings equal skill to all his roles, including Jeremy's dad. What a talent.

The Pitiful Children/The Play:

This may be my favorite song. Especially with the song, choreography, and performances here, this show is firing simultaneously on all cylinders. I also love that Jeremy and Jenna have an extended conversation that lets us know her a little more. Tiffany Mann gives a heartfelt authenticity to this that is lovely.

I think this is the scene where these critiques go (apologies if not). I wish Jeremy didn't tell his Squip "you were supposed to make Christine like me!" One thing I love about Jeremy is that he is not really into the popular girls, but the most interesting girl. He digs Christine because of all that she is.

When he says this line, he is upset because the Squip didn't make Christine do what he wanted, meaning he now wants her to change to like him. I think this would work better and make Jeremy come across as less of an incel if the line were more like, "you were supposed to make me someone Christine would like!" It was, after all, himself that Jeremy was looking to change - not Christine, who he loves as she is. That is this character's saving grace, and this diminishes it a bit.

That said, I do think there was an overcorrection in trying to make Jeremy more likeable. In the three previews I saw before Sunday, Jeremy tricks Jenna into drinking the Squip-spiked drink. In the last version I saw, he actually tells her what it is, and she immediately drinks it. It's pretty unrealistic that she would do that. Worse, it conflicts with Jeremy's "you were supposed to make Christine like me!" outburst. If we must allow for the fact the Squip has gained so much control of Jeremy he no longer cares that Christine likes him of her own choosing, he's certainly not going to care about respecting Jenna's need to consent to taking the Squip. Given the choice, I would either change Jeremy's line about making Christine like him, or his choice to tell Jenna what's in the drink. Back-to-back, they don't give us a good sense of how much control the Squip has of Jeremy at that point.

After Jeremy and Michael battle everyone and Jeremy makes his final choice, as the result becomes clear, Michael bizarrely explains what is happening on the spot. This makes little sense, especially in light of the fact that at the hospital, he asks Jeremy how he knew what would result from what he did. Um, he didn't know, you literally explained it to him in the middle of the last scene, bro. I would omit Michael's inexplicably instantaneous explanation from the Play scene and let the audience sit with the aftermath a moment, before having it clarified in the hospital scene.

Voices in my Head:

Not a fan of the lyric changes here, which seem to water down the edge of the teens ("she probably thinks that acne is hot") to morph them into Stepford children ("we got your back 'cause we are your squad" - vomit). Otherwise, this scene wraps everything up well and leaves you satisfield with the weird, wild journey you just went on.

What a score (my #1 favorite in all of musical theater history), what a cast, what a show! If there are not multiple Tonys thrown at this masterpiece, any significance the Tonys have is null and void.

In short, GET THERE or you’re missing the show of the year!

#Be More Chill #Joe Iconis #Will Roland #George Salazar #Stephanie Hsu #Gerard Canonico #Jason SweetTooth Williams #Tiffany Mann #Britton Smith #Lauren Marcus #Katlyn Carlson

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