#joshua fuller

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Iceland by Joshua Fuller

[jonny-q-west]

"There are people from my past I wish I could hug again; faces I wish I could smile upon and tell them how much I loved them, and how much they meant to me."

-photo credits:

Michal Pelka

Joshua Fuller

Scott W

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Director Steve Fuller Masterfully Fuses Design and Live Action.

Steve Fuller is an Emmy award-winning Director, whose work shaocases an expertise in the integration of design and live-action to the production process, coupled with an ability to lead projects from conception to completion. Comfortable in a variety of mediums and genres, Steve’s creative through-line is visual storytelling. His commercial directing credits including major campaigns for…

[requiem-on-water]

(1) Leyre (2) Joshua Fuller

[kulturegroupie]

Loie Fuller photographed by Samuel Joshua Beckett | 1900

[zahri-melitor]

@upswings I had a go at it.

My further notes on this:

I am KICKING myself over who in DC has been written out of existence by their parent, but Wanda’s a classic pick anyway.

I just can’t work out who was transformed by powerful unknown magics and I’m going to groan when I get it.

Additions from my own backlog of ridiculous canon:

If you killed his clone in a fight? Was that clone you killed your son? (Travis Morgan and Joshua Morgan)

When you’re a computer program who THINKS you’re the father of that son (Death Masque and Ray Terrill)

If your son died in a car crash and then you found out an alternate version of him was raised by Granny Goodness (Donna Troy and Robbie Long)

If your son has been cloned and the clone raised by his evil grandfather? (Don Allen and Thad Thawne)

When a scientist gets infected by a sample of tissue from your son being held in captivity and being experimented on (Preston Payne, Sondra Fuller, Cassius Payne and Peter Malley)

[vintagetvstars]

Hot Vintage TV Men's Bracket - Full List

Sorry for the delay, it took us longer than expected to finalize the list. We are currently working on finishing and finalizing the bracket for round 1. For now enjoy the list of everyone in the tournament and we'll be back on Thursday evening to kick off round 1!

Boris Karloff

Clint Walker

Desi Arnaz

Claude Rains

James Arness 

James Garner 

William Hopper 

Adam West

Alejandro Rey

Bob Crane

Cesar Romero 

David McCallum

David Selby 

Davy Jones

DeForest Kelley

Dick Gautier 

Dick Van Dyke 

Dwayne Hickman 

Eddie Albert 

George Maharis

George Takei 

John Astin 

Jonathan Frid 

Larry Hagman 

Leonard Nimoy 

Mark Lenard 

Martin Milner 

Michael Nesmith

Micky Dolenz 

Patrick McGoohan

Patrick Troughton 

Peter Tork 

Randy Boone 

Raymond Burr 

Richard Chamberlain 

Robert Conrad

Robert Fuller 

Robert Vaughn 

Rod Serling 

Russell Johnson 

Ted Bessell 

Ted Cassidy

Tom Smothers

Walter Koenig 

William Hartnell 

William Shatner 

Alan Alda 

Brian Blessed

Darren McGavin

David Cassidy

David Soul

Dean Butler

Demond Wilson 

Derek Jacobi 

Eric Idle

Erik Estrada 

Fred Grandy 

Fred Rogers 

Hal Linden

Henry Winkler

Jamie Farr 

John Cleese

John Hurt

Jon Pertwee 

Judd Hirsch 

Kabir Bedi

Kent McCord 

Lee Majors 

Michael Landon 

Michael Palin

Mike Farrell 

Peter Falk

Randolph Mantooth

Richard Hatch

Ricardo Montalban 

Robert Wagner 

Rock Hudson

Simon Williams

Telly Savalas

Terry Jones 

Tom Baker 

Wayne Rogers 

Anthony Andrews

Bruce Boxleitner

Bruce McCulloch 

Colin Baker 

Dave Foley 

David Hasselhoff

Dirk Benedict

Gene Anthony Ray

Gerald McRaney 

Hugh Laurie 

Jameson Parker

Jeremy Brett

Jimmy Smits 

John Forsythe 

John Stamos 

Johnny Depp 

Kevin McDonald 

Mark McKinney 

Martin Kove

Michael J. Fox

Michael Praed

Mr. T

Patrick Duffy 

Peter Davison 

Richard Dean Anderson

Rik Mayall 

Rowan Atkinson 

Sam Neill

Scott Thompson 

Simon MacCorkindale 

Stephen Fry 

Sylvester McCoy 

Ted Lange 

Tom Selleck 

Tony Danza 

Alexander Siddig 

Andre Braugher

Andreas Katsulas 

Andrew Robinson 

Anthony Head 

Anthony Starke

Armin Shimerman 

Avery Brooks 

Brad Dourif 

Brent Spiner 

Bruce Campbell 

Charles Shaughnessy 

Colm Meaney 

Craig Charles 

Dana Ashbrook 

Danny John-Jules 

Darren E. Burrows

David Duchovny

David Hyde Pierce

David Schwimmer 

David Suchet 

David Wenham 

Dean Stockwell 

Garrett Wang 

Gary Cole 

Grant Show

James Earl Jones

James Marsters 

Jeff Conaway 

Jeffrey Combs 

John Corbett 

John de Lancie 

John Goodman

John Shea 

Jonathan Frakes

Joseph Marcell 

Kevin Smith 

Kevin Sorbo 

Kyle MacLachlan 

LeVar Burton 

Luke Perry

Marc Alaimo 

Mark-Paul Gosselaar 

Matt LeBlanc

Matthew Perry

Michael Dorn 

Michael Horse 

Michael Hurst

Michael O’Hare 

Michael Ontkean 

Michael Tylo

Miguel Ferrer 

Mitch Pileggi 

Nate Richert 

Nicholas Lea 

Noah Wyle

Paolo Montalban

Patrick Stewart 

Paul Gross

Paul Johansson 

Paul McGann 

Peter Wingfield 

René Auberjonois 

Robert Beltran

Robert Carlyle

Robert Duncan McNeill

Ron Perlman

Scott Bakula 

Seth Green 

Spencer Rochfort

Stephen Nichols 

Ted Danson 

Ted Raimi

Thorsten Kaye 

Tim Daly

Timothy Dalton

Tim Russ 

Valentine Pelka

William Shockley

Ben Browder 

Brandon Quinn

Brian Krause

Chad Michael Murray 

Christian Kane 

Conner Trinneer 

Daniel Dae Kim 

David Boreanaz

David Tennant 

Donnie Wahlberg

Eric Close

Ioan Gruffudd

Jensen Ackles 

Jeremy Sisto 

Joe Lando

Joshua Jackson

Keith Hamilton Cobb

Michael Shanks 

Nathan Fillion 

Neil Patrick Harris

Reece Shearsmith 

Richard Ayoade

Rob Lowe

Ron Glass

Scott Cohen

Skeet Ulrich

Tom Welling

Tony Shalhoub 

Billy Dee Williams 

Bruce Willis 

Clint Eastwood 

Colin Firth 

George Clooney 

Jeremy Irons 

Paul Michael Glaser

Pierce Brosnan

Sean Bean

Blair Underwood

David James Elliot 

Michael Vartan 

Michael T. Weiss 

Scott Patterson 

Sebastian Cabot

Luke Halpin

Adam Brody

Jason Bateman 

Matt Bomer 

Timothy Olyphant 

Woody Harrelson

Richard Biggs

Robin Williams

Will Smith

John Schneider

Milo Ventimiglia

Bobby Troup

Bobby Sherman

Chad Everett

Casey Biggs

Jason Priestley

Don Adams

[doomrichards]

Joseph Culp as Dr. Doom in The Fantastic Four

I've been seeing mentions of Doom getting white-washed for the fourth time: Fantastic Four (1994) - Joseph Culp, Fantastic Four (2005-2007) - Julian McMahon, Fantastic Four (2015) - Toby Kebbell, and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday (2026), Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) - Robert Downey Jr. I wanted to share Mr. Culp's interview on his performance Dr. Doom in the Fantastic Four movie, whose budget was 2 million dollars. He realized the responsibility he had as the first time any actor was going to play Dr. Doom on screen, and gave the comic books their due, investing in Victor's backstory not mentioned in the script, including his Romani background and the loss of his mother, Cynthia von Doom. That background ties directly into the persecution which Victor and his family faced in his country driving his need for power and control and to fulfill his destiny as ruler. It makes him DR. DOOM. Three decades later and the Marvel Cinematic Universe with its 80 million dollar salary to a stunt casting that white-washes and subsumes Dr. Doom's character with Iron Man's actor and its associations is an insult. Joseph Culp put an operatic, Shakespearean take on Doctor Doom and carried him with the gravitas due, as well as knowing how important his relationship to Reed Richards is--that of a wounded lover.

Source: josephculp.com

Transcript under cut.

INTERVIEW WITH JOSEPH CULP FOR FANSITE VICTORVONDOOM.COM by Joshua Hicks (2008) First off your performance as both Victor and Doctor Doom felt very genuine. What type of preparation did you do for the film? After I was cast in the role, I started by going back through all the issues of Doom in the comic books and I realized just how important a task this was. This would be the first time any actor was going to play Dr. Doom on screen, so I got more excited and also realized what a responsibility I had to try to do something that would honor the glory and grandeur of the character. There were limitations of time and budget, and so much came down to what I could do without special effects. . I definitely wanted to capture his classical style, the villainous "panache", in his voice and physicality, but I also wanted to know what kind of inner life drove him. Doom is right up there with some of the classic archetypal villains who are filled with contradictions: The gifts of genius, the lust for control and power, but the desire to be loved. I invested a lot in Victor's backstory, even if it wasn't mentioned in the script. The loss of his g---- mother, the desire to contact her through mystic arts, the need to fulfill a destiny as the rightful ruler of his country. I wanted to show in the beginning scenes with Reed, that he had a softer side and even valued the friendship, which later his madness transformed to bitterness and feelings of betrayal. Not all these ideas are supported by the comic, but I felt they would give a fuller human picture. I wanted to try to bring out some of his pain and suffering even as he pursued power and the destruction of others. I also saw a wicked sense of humor in the comics, (as is befitting a tortured genius!), so I wanted to give him moments to tease, be sarcastic and enjoy his power, reveling in some moments of explosive mad laughter. But if you listen, the laughter is also full of rage and sorrow as well. In preparation, I remember spending some time in a ski-mask to see what feelings would emerge from living in a "mask" and armor. The sense of affliction, imprisonment, of not being truly seen, and also permission and power. Lots of improvisation, physical and vocal exercises and finding my own personal link to the extreme qualities of this character.

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Actor Joseph Culp puts a Shakespearean twist on the FF's arch nemesis, Doctor Doom. [Picture of Doom taking off the mask to reveal dark curls and a handsome face with a small scar by Jack Kirby]

This never-before-published drawing of Doctor Doom reveals that the vain villain wore a mask to hide just one tiny scar. Doom was for me an operatic dip into my own latent sadomasochistic tendencies," says the intense actor. And Joseph Culp means it. When pressed to talk a little about his personal life, he refers to himself as one of Doom's "impersonators." Culp, who grew up in California, had starring roles in Dream Lover and Monte Hellman's Iguana. However, his role of Doctor Doom is one that he takes very seriously. "As a kid, the FF was probably the only comic I really cared about." In this journalist's opinion, genre actors are not as appreciated as dramatic actors. In science fiction, fantasy and horror, the actors are expected to bring believability to unbelievable characters and impossible situations. There was no doubt in Culp's mind that he was up to the task. "I have some Shakespearean training. Doom is a very operatic character, a glorious tyrant king. This was a very challenging role because I was incarcerated in an iron suit most of the time, which was very grueling, frustrating and maddening." Does Culp have any interesting body scars himself? "I got a scar on the crook of my left leg from wearing the suit. It dug into me suppose my motivation could have been brought on by actual pain during the performance." Doctor Doom has never been unmasked in the comics. However, Jack Kirby's interpretation of the face behind the iron mask is that Victor Von Doom hides only one tiny facial scar because he is so vain. Culp offers his own insight. "Doom is a narcissist to the extreme. I believe he is completely scarred and mutilated. Being such a brilliant scientist, he could certainly reconstruct his face. But he chose to keep his scars as a living testament to his vengeance on the world and, specifically, Reed Richards.

"With Doom you really can't go too far. He's a raging ego and a wounded lover."' -Joseph Culp, the actor playing Doctor Doom [Picture of Victor von Doom during college in the Fantastic Four (1994) movie] Above: Joseph Culp plays Victor, Reed Richards's college buddy who falls victim to a terrible accident. Right: Culp as the operatic Doom. "Reed stands for everything Doom wishes he could have acceptance from the world, good looks, a sexy girlfriend. He's very envious of Reed and felt betrayed when their experiment went awry. He always wanted to be Reed's best friend, and when everything went wrong and he nearly died in the experiment, Reed went on to collect all the laurels that he might have had. So there's a lot of jealousy involved in his relationship. I think that deep down he actually loves Reed Richards. The person you love the most is the one you hate the most. Doom's inner sorrow and frustration-a kind of unbridled psychotic rage-propels him to do the things he does." Culp ends our conversation with a very serious diatribe on the depths of the demented Doctor. "Remember that Doom is all that we wish to be and all that we cannot face. From the depths of our fear he is the towering Freudian id. With Doom you really can't go too far. He's a raging ego and a wounded lover."

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RECAP - Gen 1

[FOUNDER] Rosa Underwood was a loner, newly arrived in Willow Creek. She made a living writing books. After a failed relationship with the town Casanova (Don Lothario) she was introduced to another new resident, Ethan Fuller. Ethan came from money and lived to make money in his business career. Ethan had a reputation as a womanizer seeing as he dated Dina Caliente and her mother, Katrina. Despite Rosa’s apprehension and awkwardness, Ethan eventually convinces her to go on a date. What started as friendship soon turned into love. Following true first generation legacy style, they soon married and produce three children (oldest to youngest): Piper, Prue, and Joshua. 

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BIPOC autistic people, content creators, blogs, and pages!

Okay...

This post was one that I was unsure how to write. I'm white and I am very aware of my privilege.

I wanted today's post to highlight and center the voices of autistic BIPOC individuals and honestly, I couldn't just talk about a few. I wanted to put as many names out here for people to follow.

For those who want to follow and learn and for those who need to find these wonderful people in their community.

When researching and working on my list, I came across a post made by Autistic, Typing in 2019 as they had made a list of Autistic Black/ Indigenous/ People of Color & Latinx Advocates to follow.

So today's post is a link to this amazing individual's link, https://www.faceook.com/share/p/VMWG2wURiVWuTP2r/

This link contains all their hard work and emotional labour, a comments section FILLED with people adding others or themselves to the list, as well as a google doc form to add/ edit/ remove autistic creators. So please, if you are one, go fill it out and have yourself added to the list!

Below are some people/ creators/ pages that I thought should be mentioned. I tried to just add the ones I didn’t see listed, but I know there is overlap and tried to point those ones out.

And PLEASE send me any others! I want to follow as many as I can.

Famous People

Anita Cameron- one of the original disability rights activists of the US.

Angela Weddle- artist (mentioned on the post)

Dr. Sarai Pahla- MD and medical translator

Dr. Angel Durr- CEO of DataReady DFW

Burnett Grant- senior lab tech at ZoomEssence Inc

Bernard Grant- Phd in English

Stephan Wiltshire- architectural artist

Lauraen-Rocelle Fernandez- Founder of Mask Off

Michael Buckholtz- music producer for acts such as MC Hammer

Jade Logan- comic artist

Elise Nicole Bowen- music composer who can be found on spotify

Avery Ahmer- tik tok influencer who talks about autism

Kayla Smith- Black Autistic Disability Rights Advocate and creator of #AutisticBlackPride

Kris Young- writer and blogger at Black Neuroqueer Punk (mentioned on the post)

Jackie Pilgrim- Board of NAMI

Armani Williams- professional Nascar driver

Morenike Giwa Onaiwu- advocate and public speaker co-edited All The Weight of Our Dreams and Sincerely Your Autistic Child (mentioned on the post)

Michael Fuller- music prodigy

Melissa Simmons- founder of MisTaught and the creator of Black History Month for Dummies & White Teachers (mentioned on the post)

Lamar Hardwick- the Autism Pastor. Writer and advocate (mentioned on the post)

Kambel Smith- artist known for complex architecture sculptures

Ronaldo Bryd- artist

Ikea “Syance” Wilson- artist and musician

Kris McElroy- writer, artist, and advocate

Talia Grant- first female actress who is autistic to land a mainstream role on British television

Kalin Bennett- first autistic person to receive a division 1 scholarship to play basketball

Tom Wiggins- former enslaved person who was an amazing musician

John Howard- martial arts competitor/ MMA fighter

Morgan Harper Nichols- storyteller and influencer

Questlove- musician and songwriter and collaborator for Disney Jr “Rise Up, Sing Out”

Lois Curtis- artist and plaintiff in the 1999 Olmsted Supreme Court Decision

Tyla Grant- found of Black and Neurodivergent (BAND) and host of the one percent podcast

Nik Sanchez- actor

Benjamin Banneker- naturalist and mathmetician

Talisha Johnson- writer and director of Too Autistic for Black

Joshua Beckford- child prodigy and youngest person to be admitted to Oxford at 6

Breanna Cook- Paralympic athlete

Creators

Marcela Collier @highimpactclub

Black Neurodiversity @blackneurodiversity

Autistic Black Woman @autisticblackwoman

Ryse @teachingwithmxt

Caro @disrupt_yuh_feed

Jessie @momma_lips

Nadia @autisticblackgirl

Kayla Smith @BeingKaylaSmith

Tiffany Joseph @nigh.functioning.autism (mentioned on the post)

Tiffany Hammond @fidgets.and.fries (mentioned on the post)

Lauren Melissa Ellzey @autienelle

La Fille Dani @myneurotype

Tim Boy @blackinfinityking (mentioned on the post under previous tag name @BlackAutisticKing)

Raven Derose @confidencewithrae

Danielle @zelue

Ahylaysia @ahlaysia

Rosalie Babette @theautisticgiraffe

Dr. Kofi @autisticallykofi

Jonteugbeye @jonteugbeye

Nia Patterson @thefriendineverwanted

Anansi @dreadfulrebel4x

Gianna Rose @usagi_rose_universe

M’Nda @melaninmaven97

Lina’s brain @ndwellness

Pages

The Activistic Autistic

The Art of Autism

Fidgets and Fries (mentioned on the post)

Not Your Mama’s Autism

The Kisha Project

Autism in Black

Neurodivergent Rebel

Black Neuroqueer Punk (mentioned on the post)

The Color of Autism

Sincerely Your Autistic Child

NeuroClastic- PLEASE pass along their post A Letter to Black and Indigenous Autistic Teens

Autistic, Typing- They have the amazing list of Autistic BIPOC Advocates here!!

Morenike GO

Black Autistic Lives Matter

Autistic People of Color Fund

Autistic People Of Color, Indigenous People, and Mixed-Race People - this is a private FB group highly recommended I can not comment on it

Neurodiverent Black Women- another private FB group recommended but I can not comment on it

Other Amazing Neurodiverse People

Simone Biles- olympic gymnast ad most decorated gymnast with 32 metals

Amada Gorman- youngest inaugural poet in US History

Clary Chambers- founder and CEO of SparkClarity

Solange Knowles- singer and actress

Harry Belafonte- singer, songwriter, actor. First Black person to win an Emmy.

Maya Angelou- poet and activist. Write “I know why the caged bird sings” and the poem “On the Pulse of the Morning” that was read at the 1993 presidential inauguration

Danny Glover- actor, director, activist. Prominent roles in Lethal Weapon, The Color Purple, and Angels in the Outfield

Octavia Spencer- actress, author, producer. Worked on The Help.

Brandon Marshall- former NFL player

Kelly Rowland- singer, songwriter, actress and member of Destiny’s Child

Jumaane Williams- politician and activist in New York City

Magic Johnson- former professional basketball player and one of the greatest 50 players of NBA

Clarence Page- journalist who has won a Pulitzer Prize

Mohammed Ali- professional boxer and activist

Black Girl, Lost Keys

Tumi Sotire @TheBlackDyspraxic

[storiednhappy]

Androbesity - Chapter 7

BHM Weight Gain / Masculinization

Chapter 7: Diego the Shark Becomes Diego the Fat Cat

Diego had always been known as "The Shark" back in Puerto Rico. His entrepreneurial spirit and relentless drive had earned him that nickname. He was a force to be reckoned with in the business world, always on the hunt for the next big opportunity. But since arriving at Androbesity, Diego's transformation was as much internal as it was external.

As he walked through the campus, his once sharp, angular frame now softer and rounder, Diego couldn't help but reflect on the changes. His entrepreneurial acumen had not diminished; in fact, it had only grown sharper, tempered by the lessons learned in this unique environment. But physically, Diego was evolving into something new—Diego the Fat Cat.

It started subtly. The generous meals, the constant socializing around food, and the pervasive culture of acceptance all played their parts. Diego's once rigorous workout routines were replaced by leisurely strolls and late-night snacks. His tailored suits were swapped for the stretchy, comfortable clothes from the Androbesity store, which accommodated his growing body with ease.

Sitting in his favorite armchair in the lounge, Diego looked at his reflection in the polished glass of the window. His belly protruded noticeably, and his cheeks were fuller, but his eyes still held that spark of ambition. He had embraced the lifestyle here, not just out of necessity but with a kind of reverence for what it represented—freedom from societal judgment and a chance to explore his potential without the usual constraints.

"Diego, you coming to lunch?" Malik's voice pulled him from his thoughts. Malik and Joshua stood at the entrance to the lounge, looking eager.

"Wouldn't miss it," Diego replied, pushing himself up from the chair. As he stood, his belly jiggled slightly, a constant reminder of his changing physique. But he smiled, feeling content.

As they made their way to the dining hall, Diego couldn't help but notice how different he felt. He still had the drive of a shark, but it was tempered by a new sense of satisfaction and contentment. The dining hall was bustling as usual, the scents of delicious food filling the air.

Diego piled his plate high with roasted meats, buttery vegetables, and creamy pasta. He joined Malik, Joshua, and Matt at their usual table, the four of them laughing and chatting as they ate. The conversation flowed easily, a mix of business ideas and casual banter.

"Diego, you've really embraced the Androbesity lifestyle," Joshua commented between bites. "You've become the quintessential fat cat."

Diego laughed, a deep, hearty sound. "I suppose I have. But you know what? I feel more focused than ever. It's like all the noise has been filtered out, and I can really zero in on what matters."

The others nodded in agreement, understanding exactly what he meant. The environment at Androbesity allowed them to pursue their passions without the constant pressure to conform to societal norms.

As the meal continued, Diego felt a growing sense of pride. He was still Diego the Shark in many ways, but he had also become Diego the Fat Cat—comfortable, confident, and fully embracing the life he was building here.

After lunch, Diego headed to his office, where he continued to work on his latest business venture. His desk, once cluttered with papers and gadgets, now also held an assortment of snacks—a testament to his new lifestyle. He sat down, his chair creaking slightly under his weight, and dove into his work with renewed vigor.

Diego's transformation was more than just physical; it was a reflection of his journey towards self-acceptance and fulfillment. He had found a balance between his relentless ambition and a newfound appreciation for the pleasures of life. And as he worked late into the afternoon, snacking on cookies and sipping on a creamy latte, Diego knew that this was just the beginning. He was still a shark, but now he was a shark with the contentment and confidence of a fat cat.

Chapter 7B: The Midnight Traders

Diego's room had become the unofficial headquarters for a small, but rapidly growing investment group on the Androbesity campus. After their daily responsibilities were complete and the dining hall had emptied, Diego and his three closest friends—Malik, Joshua, and Matt—would gather for their late-night trading sessions. The atmosphere was always charged with a mix of excitement, camaraderie, and the scent of rich food.

The four men, each larger than they had been a few months prior, crowded into Diego's room. Their bellies pressed against the edges of the furniture, and the air grew thick with the smell of sweat and anticipation. The room was illuminated by the glow of multiple computer screens, each displaying charts, graphs, and the latest cryptocurrency trends.

"Alright, gentlemen," Diego began, wiping a bead of sweat from his forehead. "Tonight's the night we go big. I've got a tip on a new coin that's about to explode."

Joshua leaned back in his chair, his shirt straining against his burgeoning belly. "I've been watching the market all day. I think you're right. This could be huge."

Malik, always the strategist, nodded in agreement. "Let's diversify a bit, though. We need to spread our risk. I've got a few other investments lined up that could balance things out."

Matt, munching on a greasy slice of pizza, chimed in. "I'm in. The adrenaline rush is worth it. Plus, look at these gains—both in our wallets and on our bodies!"

They all laughed, a deep, hearty sound that filled the room. The camaraderie among them was palpable, and the shared risk of their investments only strengthened their bond.

As they traded, the room became a flurry of activity. Fingers flew over keyboards, mouse clicks echoed in the confined space, and the clinking of glasses punctuated their discussions. They were well-supplied with snacks: bowls of chips, plates of cookies, and pitchers of soda and beer. The food and drink flowed freely, adding to their growing girth and the overall sense of indulgence.

"Another round of nachos, anyone?" Malik asked, his cheeks flushed with excitement and heat.

"Absolutely," Diego replied, his eyes never leaving the screen. "And bring more soda. We're going to need it."

The night stretched on, the men engrossed in their trading. The thrill of making quick, significant gains was intoxicating, and the money was quickly becoming amazing. Each successful trade was met with cheers and high-fives, their sweaty hands slapping together in celebration.

But it wasn't just the money that kept them going. The masculine risk, the thrill of betting big, and the camaraderie they shared made these nights exhilarating. They reveled in the freedom to indulge both their appetites and their ambitions, without judgment or restraint.

As the hours passed, their trades grew bolder, and their laughter louder. The room was filled with the sounds of clinking glasses, the crunch of snacks, and the excited chatter of men who were living their best lives.

By the time the first light of dawn began to creep through the window, the four friends were exhausted but elated. Their bellies were full, their wallets fatter, and their bonds stronger than ever.

Diego leaned back in his chair, a satisfied grin on his face. "Gentlemen, I think we've outdone ourselves tonight. Look at these numbers. We're killing it."

Joshua nodded, his eyes heavy with fatigue but shining with excitement. "This is just the beginning. We're going to make a fortune."

Malik raised his glass in a toast. "To us—the fattest, richest men on campus!"

Matt, finishing off the last of the pizza, joined in the toast. "And to many more nights like this."

As they clinked their glasses together, Diego looked around at his friends. They were more than just business partners; they were brothers in this journey of indulgence and ambition. The money, the risk, the food—it was all part of the thrill, part of what made their time at Androbesity so special.

And as they finally collapsed into their beds, exhausted but content, they knew that they had found something truly unique. They were not just growing in size, but in success and brotherhood, forging a path that was as rewarding as it was indulgent.

Chapter 7C: The Data Surge

Above the hustle and bustle of Diego's trading room, in the high-tech AO Logistics control lab, the screens were lighting up with a frenzy of data. As Diego, Malik, Joshua, and Matt immersed themselves in their feverish trading session, the various sensors embedded in their clothing and chairs were recording every physiological response in real time.

The flatulence sensors were particularly active. As the four friends consumed vast quantities of food and drink, the frequency and intensity of their gas emissions increased dramatically. Each burst of flatulence was captured and logged, with detailed metrics on decibel levels and duration.

"Another one from Diego," one observer noted, glancing at the screen displaying his data. "That makes fifteen in the last hour."

"Malik and Joshua aren't far behind," another added. "The intervals between their emissions are dropping steadily."

Meanwhile, the ejaculation sensors were also working overtime. These discreet devices, hidden in the men's underwear, measured each instance of sexual release with precision. The data from these sensors was crucial to AO Corp's research, offering insights into the physiological effects of extreme indulgence.

"Diego's readings are off the charts," a senior observer commented, eyes fixed on the screen. "He's had three full orgasms in the past hour. The volume and frequency are incredible."

The data collected from Diego was particularly valuable. His genetic profile, combined with his rapid weight gain and heightened physiological responses, made him a key subject in AO Corp's ongoing research. Each time he ejaculated, the sensors recorded detailed information about the quantity and quality of his semen, providing a wealth of genetic data.

"He's a goldmine of information," another observer murmured. "Every sample he produces adds to our understanding. This could have major implications for our research on male physiology and obesity."

As the night wore on and the trading session continued, the sensors kept recording. The screens in the control lab displayed a constant stream of data, each new piece adding to the vast repository of information AO Corp was compiling. The observers watched with a mix of professional detachment and scientific curiosity, their murmured conversations underscored by the beeping and flashing of the monitors.

"Joshua just hit a new milestone," an observer pointed out. "He's now over 280 pounds, and his physiological responses are aligning with our projections."

"Matt's data is equally fascinating," another said. "His flatulence readings have increased by 50% since last week. The correlation with his dietary intake is clear."

The team continued to analyze the data, noting patterns and anomalies, and discussing their implications for future research. The real-time monitoring allowed them to make precise adjustments to the men's environment and routines, ensuring that each resident's experience at Androbesity was optimized for both personal growth and scientific discovery.

As the trading session came to an end and the men began to wind down, the activity in the control lab gradually subsided. The screens still displayed a wealth of data, but the observers knew they had gathered enough for the night.

"Let's compile tonight's data and run the analysis first thing in the morning," the senior observer instructed. "We need to prepare a report for the board. The results are too significant to delay."

As the observers logged off and prepared to leave the lab, the screens continued to display the final readings from the night's session. The data collected from Diego, Malik, Joshua, and Matt would provide valuable insights for AO Corp's research, contributing to the ongoing exploration of obesity, physiology, and human potential.

And as Diego and his friends drifted off to sleep, exhausted but satisfied, the unseen hands of AO Logistics continued their work, ensuring that every moment of indulgence and growth was meticulously documented and analyzed. The journey of these four men was just one part of a larger experiment, a bold venture into understanding and embracing the full spectrum of human experience.

Chapter 7D: The Morning Review

The next morning, the AO Logistics team convened for their daily meeting, the room filled with the quiet hum of technology and the soft murmur of voices. The screens displayed the previous night's data in detailed graphs and charts, ready for analysis. Today, the focus was on the hidden moments during the trading session, particularly those involving Diego.

"Good morning, everyone," the senior observer began, looking around the room. "Let's dive into the data from last night's session. Diego's physiological responses were particularly noteworthy."

The team pulled up the detailed logs of Diego's activities, highlighting the moments where the ejaculation sensors recorded his intense arousal. Each instance was marked by a spike in the data, accompanied by a corresponding increase in certain pheromones.

"Here," one observer pointed to a graph, "we see the first significant event at 11:45 PM. Diego experienced a full orgasm, and the sensors recorded a substantial release of pheromones immediately afterward."

As the team examined the data, it became clear that Diego's pheromones had a measurable impact on the hormone levels of his friends. The screens displayed the hormone readings from Malik, Joshua, and Matt, showing noticeable fluctuations corresponding with Diego's moments of arousal.

"Look at this," another observer noted, overlaying the hormone data from Joshua. "Right after Diego's first orgasm, Joshua's testosterone levels spiked significantly."

The team murmured in agreement, recognizing the implications of this finding. The pheromones released by Diego were influencing the hormonal balance of the other men, creating a feedback loop of arousal and excitement that significantly impacted their trading decisions.

"Here's an interesting correlation," the senior observer said, highlighting another data point. "Each time Diego's pheromones spiked, the other boys made particularly successful and risky trades. Their power and focus seemed to build up to these moments, leading to significant physical reactions."

The observers continued to analyze the data, noting the subtle yet significant changes in the other men's hormone levels throughout the night. Each time Diego reached a peak of arousal, the effects rippled through the group, enhancing their overall engagement and excitement.

"Here's another instance," one observer highlighted a data point at 12:30 AM. "Diego experienced a second orgasm, and once again, we see a corresponding spike in Malik's and Matt's hormone levels. Right after this event, both Malik and Matt made high-stakes trades that paid off considerably."

The data showed that Diego's orgasms not only triggered hormone spikes but also led to observed orgasms and significant physical reactions in the others. Joshua's sensors recorded his first full orgasm at 1:00 AM, directly following Diego's intense pheromone release.

"Joshua's response was remarkable," an observer noted. "His entire physiological profile shifted, leading to an intense moment of arousal and ejaculation. This pattern repeated with Malik shortly afterward."

The team discussed the potential applications of these findings. The ability to influence hormonal responses and decision-making through environmental factors and pheromone release could have far-reaching implications for AO Corp's research on obesity and human behavior.

"We need to explore this further," the senior observer concluded. "Diego's unique physiological responses are providing us with valuable insights. We should consider running controlled experiments to better understand the mechanisms at play here."

The meeting continued with a detailed review of the trading session's overall impact on the men's physical and psychological states. The data collected from their late-night activities would inform future adjustments to their routines and environments, ensuring that each resident's experience at Androbesity was optimized for both personal growth and scientific discovery.

As the meeting wrapped up, the team members left with a renewed sense of purpose. The insights gained from Diego's hidden moments and their effects on his friends were a testament to the complexity and potential of the Androbesity experiment.

And as Diego, Malik, Joshua, and Matt began their day, unaware of the detailed scrutiny their night had undergone, the AO Logistics team continued to work behind the scenes, shaping the future of human understanding and acceptance through their groundbreaking research.

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legacytheatrect Join us after a performance of MASTERS OF PUPPETS for one of our talkbacks! Talkbacks will feature company members, including James Roday Rodriguez, Kurt Fuller, Amanda Detmer, and more! For more information on the talkbacks, please visit our website: legacytheatrect.org/masters-of-puppets

Sat. May 27 2:00 PM "Bringing a New Work to the Stage" With James Roday Rodriguez (Producer) and Laurence Davis (Playwright)

Thurs. June 1 7:00 PM “Meet the MASTERS -- The Collaborative Process” With Kurt Fuller (Victor Kragston) and Amanda Detmer (Delia Kragston)

Sat. June 3 2:00 PM “Meet the PUPPETS -- The Collaborative Process” With Dana Ashbrook (Ted Blasendale), Michael Bobenhausen (Jace Powers), Joshua Heggie (Leonard “Reaper” Barnett”, and Michael Hogan (Rainey Dayes)

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Samuel Joshua Beckett, Loïe Fuller, ca. 1900. Public Domain Review. Detail.

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Seasonal Cookbook Recommendations

Farmhouse Rules by Nancy Fuller

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Festive Holiday Recipes by Addie Gundry

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Gather at Home by Monika Hibbs

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To future lover

When I love, I love with every fiber of my being. It'll be passionate, it'll be deep, but worst of all... It'll be intensive.

I've been hurt in ways most don't even wanna even imagine. My trust was systematically broken by those who I needed the most. My trust was broken by those who I was supposed trust.

By choosing to love me, you've chosen to love the little girl who just needs someone to hold her and tell her it's all gonna be alright. The little girl who's used to having no one. The little girl who has only known abandonment and abuse. She needs someone strong. She needs someone who'll love her unconditionally.

If you're truly there for me, you'll be there for her. Teach her to walk again. Teach her to trust.

Loving me isn't the easiest thing, in fact, it's far from it. I might worship the ground below your feet in the future, but you need to show me you're strong enough to handle me and my erratic emotions. Emotions that will change within seconds. I'll try and bring you the moon and the stars, only if you show you're able to be there for me when I can't handle the world around me.

Just show me that I'm not impossible to love.

Photo by: Joshua Fuller

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