#man on fire

[tvneon]

[dcminions]

Man on Fire (2004) dir. Tony Scott

[howtomakeyousee]

[ptticha]

[temporal-discounting]

I've seen a few takes on here recently about how Stede's character was mishandled in the latter part of s2 - particularly during this scene of e7.

But isn't that missing the whole point of this episode? Stede does lose sight of himself here. He finally feels admired after a lifetime of feeling like the butt of every joke - and yes, he gets completely caught up in that.

It's worth pointing out that his behaviour in this episode is normal pirate shit in the world of OFMD - yes, even setting that dude on fire (and let's not forget, said dude did threaten to kill Stede first). I mean, no-one around him is shocked- they all have a good ol' chuckle at Stede's antics!

But seeing Stede behaving in this way is supposed to feel uncomfortable. This is the culture of piracy that he has been trying to change, but which he is now allowing to change him.

In no way is the message of this episode that Stede has peaked here - that he is the fully actualized version of himself. By the end of the episode he has crashed and burned and lost everything.

Rather, I think we see here (and during the run-in with Ned in e6) that Stede cannot exist in the pirate world while remaining true to himself. Which makes his decision to retire (temporarily?) even more poignant - he and Ed are both saving themselves as much as they are saving each other

[autieofthevalley]

Ah, by the way, yeah, while we are at it, i looked up the translated lyrics to Man On Fire and mmm...

You know what, i'll let you read it for yourself here :

Yeah, it's like "it's you" and "deja vu" had a kid together if they were real people ngl

They can't escape the freakteez allegations ever. They even EMBRACE IT now, i'm over words smh 😭

[ofmdreferences]

Like a jackhammer (An Edward Teach Face Journey)

The face of a man who has been known to appreciate a good jackhammering.

Also I cannot get over how goddamn delighted Jackie looks (but then why wouldn't she be? First mind-blowing swedish massages and now this? She sure knows how to pick them...).

[ourflagmeansgayrights]

AU where ed was still in a good mood when stede ran up to him in 2.07 and told him abt setting a random guy on fire

ed: woahhh your first immolation 😍😍😍 that’s so hot babe stede: yes! the fire was very hot :) ed: pfft, no man, i meant hot like- stede: teehee! ed: oh you little- stede: i got you! ed: you bugger stede: heeheehee yeah i am [SLOPPY DRUNKEN WINK] ed: pffffftthahahah stede: heehee! did you get it, ed? because i- ed: ahahahajdhdjdb yeah i got it babe stede: because [incredibly loud whisper] i buggered you last night ed: [ugly snort laughs]

[queerly-autistic]

Stede getting carried away with all the affirmation and attention he receives after killing Ned, especially after a lifetime of being bullied and belittled and not taken seriously and being treated like a failure, isn't some striking indictment of him as a person or something that makes him bad or irredeemable.

It's the most understandably human thing in the world.

The tendency to get swept up in people being nice to you, and making you feel good, even if at heart you might know it's fleeting or unhealthy, is probably one of the most common human flaws. And it's especially something that gets you if you're someone who has experienced bullying and rejection. I know for a fact it's a weakness I have (especially as someone who has, like Stede, spent a lot of my life being bullied and made to feel small), and I don't know many people who wouldn't at least struggle a little bit with it.

It's not just generally common in people, it's something we see throughout the show itself. Black Pete is desperate for adulation and approval. We see Ed get carried away at the fancy party in almost an exact mirror of Stede in the Republic of Pirates. It's such a predictable human thing that Zheng uses it as a tried and tested strategy to manipulate people. Heck, even Stede exploits it in Izzy by flattering him with talk of 'Blackbeard said you taught him everything he knows and made him the captain he is today!'.

Seeing Stede get carried away in the Republic of Pirates almost makes him more endearing to me because it's such a recognisable and understandable misstep for him to make (just like it was when Ed made that same misstep at the fancy party) given both his history and the fact that he's a human being.

Stede is a fundamentally good and kind person who has some serious and realistic flaws because he's a brilliantly written well-rounded character, and that's why I love him.

[starship21zedna9]

'You're gonna stab me in my back right in front of me?' is a really underrated line this season.

[vixensstagdaddy]

I suppose it could just be me, but watching my wife fuck a thick cock not only makes me hard as hell, but it kind of makes me wonder what it would be like to have a guy inside you.

Yeah, I know it's a little gay, but it's a guilty pleasure to jack off to. Sometimes I use my wife's dildo on my ass when I jack off and imagine him getting off inside me, feeling his cock jerk as he shoots his seed in me. But the idea passes the moment I get off on it.

Maybe, I'll indulge in my fantasies by writing about them??? Perhaps with encouragement. My wife has...

Come follow me @ Randy Reeds

[bongwater777]

man on fire if konami wasnt fucking around

[cactusdraw]

I saw man on fire and I drew this, I imagined Sock with his daughter based on the movie

Cine 🚬🚬🚬

[snowangelsoul]

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros - Man On Fire [Official Video]

These are REAL people choosing to live & revel in positivity. So, come dance with me into the NEW YEAR. Choose grace, humiity & love. Choose belief in the goodness of humanity. Live each day with your whole heart & soul. Good things will follow.

[auroraxteez]

uh huh, sure genius lyrics. if you say so!