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lemonhemlock · 2 years ago

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It is never said in the text that Alys pointed out every member of house Strong to Aemond and to be fair, I don't think he needs her to do it although, who knows, he could've used her to do just that on purpose. I'm sure there are other servants unrelated to them who could do it as well. We simply don't know anything about her relationship with her trueborn family, however all the insane stans have already decided that it must have been really, really bad since she's a bastard, with some suggesting that the Strongs were actively abusing her thus making Aemond the prince charming who came in and "saved" her from her evil bad family. Basically the damsel in distress trope, I guess? Sure, it's very possible they were on bad terms but why they insist it's canon when the source material doesn't confirm it either way? Obviously, they are doing this to whitewash the ship and make it less toxic. I personally find this angle - with her taking an active part in her family's massacre - quite distasteful and I admit I would probably not find her a good person if she does that in the show. I get that she may have been treated badly by the Strongs (the adult ones), but all of them? I doubt it. Some of the Strongs killed by Aemond were young boys (the illustration in The Rise Of The Dragon definitely shows a young boy about to be executed) who were presumably innocent, children Alys herself most likely nursed? Am I really supposed she hated them as well or that she didn't care at all about them being executed? Strong bastards were killed as well, so why am I supposed to believe she didn't care either about them? Surely she must have had some empathy for them since I find it hard to believe that she was discriminated against and abused by her family for her bastardy status yet the other Strong bastards weren't.

So I went to check my sources and, you're right, it's never spelled in the text that Alys pointed out her kin, so I must have misremembered that, because she is never described as particularly bothered by the swift and bloody end of her family either, even though she may even have nursed some of those children herself or at least performed some child care for them, like you mentioned. I don't know how we're supposed to feel about this, even if, say, the Strongs mistreated her, because the complete annihilation of their line is also very much disproportionate to their supposed crime. Also considering that they were innocent of the accusation Aemond pinned on them. Even if they were guilty, like you said, surely the children could not have been considered complicit? The more I think about it, the ickier it gets.

So, while, yes, Alys being actively involved in their downfall is yet to be decisively proven, the reason I'm inclined to give credence to this line of thought is the fact that it seems kind of unbelievable to fall in love with the man who killed your entire family, no matter how much of a wet-cat god-fearing women-respecting momma's boy he proves to be later? And even if you were on bad terms with said family. It's a very extreme thing. You can hardly notch this up to some Pride & Prejudice type of misunderstanding.

So, if we accept that Alys empathized with her brutally murdered relatives, we kind of have to exclude her catching feelings for him later? Or, if she does get to a point of emotion, it surely must be closer to a Stockholm Syndrome type of situation? Which is an entirely different can of worms, like the dynamic changes to Aemond being the abuser or the one in charge, if you prefer. Take into consideration that this entire relationship escalates very quickly. The Dance barely lasts three (?) years, Aemond and Alys know each for less than a year tops (did someone make a timeline for these events yet? I'm iffy on the actual dates). In any case, they're not engaged in some lifelong reconciliation, rehabilitation and therapy sessions here for their supposedly mutually-consensual relationship to become less dicey on Alys' side.

#ask #anon #anti alysmond #riverdragon

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lunapaper · 6 years ago

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Album Review: Villains - Emma Blackery

Depending on whether you’re a fan or not, Emma Blackery’s debut album is either a scathing indictment of toxic friendships in the technological age or a weak facsimile of Taylor Swift’s revenge pop. Yet Villains does contain plenty of self-reflection from the Essex singer/vlogger after a tumultuous period of online drama, ‘feeling so paranoid that I risked becoming a person I didn't like, to letting go of all of that hurt,’ as she explains via press release.

That regret shines through on tracks like the disco-powered standout ‘Third Eye’ and previous single ‘Icarus,’ which has Blackery choose to take the high road lined with dreamy marimba tones and faraway clockwork, whereas the delightfully caustic ‘Agenda’ sees her stand firm against Twitter busybodies who put her up on a pedestal, only to later knock her down.

‘Burn The Witch’ provides a rather brutal glimpse into ‘unfinished business,’ deceptively shiny and euphoric as Blackery lays out her flaws for all to see. The springy, MØ-esque ‘Petty’ maintains self-awareness, along with some clever wordplay (‘You used to call me pretty, then you took out the ‘r’’). On opener ‘Villains Pt. 1’ - a smoky, industrialised slice of melodrama a la’ Lorde - the abyss stares back at her (’I am a nightmare… designed to destroy’), later bookended by Pt .2 as she considers the role she played in her own downfall amidst a glitchy, harrowing haze of synths.

But as much as Blackery claims ‘I’ve adjusted my perspective/Don’t wanna be part of your clique’ (as she does on ‘Agenda’), the rest of the album can suggest otherwise, which makes you wonder whether she’s learnt much from her past woes.

First single ‘Dirt’ serves up tropical sweetness with its sparkling, brighter-than-neon synths, but Blackery’s threats to spill tea and collect receipts can come off as kinda childish (‘Do you know I got dirt on you?/Don't make me spill it/I've got tea for two/And bitch I'm gonna sip it’), as do the schoolyard taunts on the bold, reggae-tinged ‘Take Me Out.’ Even ‘Fake Friends’ – a robotic CHVRCHES clone - is all about cliques, roles and, of course, drama, the kind of stuff you try to outgrow by the time you’re 18 (while also demonstrating just how similar both Blackery and Lauren Mayberry sound).

There’s no doubt Villains is cathartic, but there’s something rather peculiar about a 27 year old woman devoting so much of her debut to such high-school level internet drama, as catchy as it may be. It’s why it can feel so calculating, from capitalising on said drama to appeal to the tea sippers and receipt collectors in the YouTube community (who’ll no doubt be combing through the lyrics for clues) to Blackery’s shift towards on-trend tropical pop, feeling pretty uninspired compared to the charming folk pop of 2017’s Magnetised EP and her pop punk past. If anything, the record seems to highlight just how disturbingly commonplace ‘dragging’ people, collecting ‘receipts’ and outright destroying reputations via social media has truly become, and how all too easily we can sink to the same depths.

Revenge is sweet. God knows I love a good revenge anthem. But at times, Villains can leave a bitter taste in your mouth. As Blackery declares on ‘Burn The Witch’: ‘I’m as petty as hell, but at least I admit it.’

- Bianca B.

#music #emma blackery #villains #new #reviews #albums #Bianca B

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tpthvegebulevents · 7 years ago

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MAYHEM 2018 - WEEK 2 - [ANON E] “CLANDESTINE DOWNFALL” (2)

Title: Clandestine Downfall

Summary: Bulma admires her family, and reflects on the danger she causes Yamcha. The Regent devises a plan to assassinate a King Vegeta loyalist who may spread propaganda to the influenceable prince.

Rating: T

Genre: Cloak and Dagger, Fantasy, Fairytale AU, Horror, Dark Fiction

TW: Violence, conspiracy for murder, assassination, injury description, poisoning, vomiting

Chapter 3: The Great General Falls

(Chapters 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7)

Recently, the great general had been ill. It was a cold of sorts at first, but the blood that spewed from his persistent cough made him believe it was likely consumption, probably a few months left. A year if he was lucky. He had no family to speak of, save for the young prince. I won't be sorely missed, I suppose. He lamented, whilst waiting in the dining hall for breakfast. I just wish I didn't have to waste away locked in here. I'd much rather die honorably on the field of battle.

After a short time of lonely contemplation, the prince entered the dining hall.

“I thought you'd be here, general.” The prince jabbed at Nappa's tendency to be continually hungry and always eating.

“And whatever can I do for you today, my prince?” Nappa jabbed back at Vegeta’s tendency to be spoiled.

Tch. “I've solved quite a crime. A crime that requires a most brutal punishment. I had hoped you would like to join me?”

Nappa loved to deliver well deserved punishment. Even in his deteriorating state, he could feel his adrenaline surging at the thought of some justice. It had been a while, and boy was the general thirsty.

But before he could accept, the maiden servants made their way from the kitchen hoisting a plethora of tasty looking food.

A whole roast pig was the main course, followed by a quail egg quiche with fresh garden vegetables. It all smelled so delightful and enticing. Fresh baked breads and rolls with butter displayed in baskets lined the table. There was even a sugary brown apple tart, its juices still simmering from its recent encounter with the ovens.

“This's fa’ you, Gen’ral Nappa,” purred a sultry maiden with hair like autumn leaves. She set the tart in front of him and turned with a wink. Nappa’s face was set ablaze with the not so subtle flirt. She was a southern Irish woman, new to the court. She arrived the same day that the new chef did. A pale man named Hit.

“Ugh, of course,” the prince groaned.

“Vegeta I'm starving just let me down this tart and we can go. Promise.”

This might be the last time we can play vigilante, kid. The general thought, doubting his longevity.

…

Yamcha tied his pouch around his waist and his scarlet headband around his long raven hair. The breakup was amicable, but it still hurt him. He pressed his old rusty sword gently into the worn leather sheath. He made one last somber look back at the old run down hospital, and began his journey to elsewhere.

There was no destination in his mind, just far enough to give them some space and start anew, away from the Kingdom of Vegeta.

But Yamcha never made it that far.

…

Vegeta and Nappa mounted their horses and made a swift journey into the forest. It was overgrown and muddy, an obstacle for the stallions. Though it made them slower, it was not by much.

“We will be there within the hour,” Vegeta claimed reassuringly.

Nappa gave a grunt. He was feeling immensely ill, much worse than this morning. The consumption can't be progressing this quickly. He soothed himself. But with that thought a new anxiety presented itself. What if something else is causing this…

His heart trembled noticeably. His stomach turned. The great general felt the precursory salivation that indicated it was soon time to vomit. Whether he wanted to or not.

Vegeta had to halt his jet black horse at the sound of Nappa heaving.

“Gods Nappa, get ahold of yourself. You are far to hardy and fortitudinous to let a small flu have control of your body like that!” he commanded. “Maybe I'd have done the job better on my own,” the prince sneered.

Nappa could physically feel the prince get farther away. And as the prince was sucked away, so was his voice. It was like he was trying to say something to Nappa, but all he heard were faraway and increasingly distant words. His heartbeat became uneven, its pulse matched the twisting in his stomach. His vision began to darken. This is… I've been poisoned…

Without so much as a grunt from Nappa, the prince felt concerned for the first time since Nappa had fallen ill a few days ago. He quickly dismounted to check on the brutish general. Dammit I just cleaned these boots. When he came up to Nappa's older paint stallion he got a good look at his face. He was pale, and perspiring profusely, and he smelt of sour rotten apples. The stallion was calm, but teetered between his left and right hooves in a show of concern. Even the horse knew something was wrong with his rider.

Nappa was visibly unconscious, which sent a spark of fear down the Prince’s spine.

And then Yamcha happened upon the scene. Not recognizing either male, he asked if everything was alright.

“Get away from us peasant, he’s just had a pint too many, and we were headed back anyway.” The prince glared at Yamcha.

Peasant? Is he a duke? Or…?

It became clear to Yamcha that this must be an envoy sent by the prince to arrest Bulma. She'd been found out. And he was the only person who could save her.

“Well?!” Vegeta became louder, “move along boy!” he ordered.

“This is privately owned land, what exactly are you doing here?” Yamcha challenged.

The challenge was accepted with a devilish smirk from the black haired noble.

“I'm here to enforce punishment for crimes committed against the crown last night,” he breathed as he inched closer to the former bandit.

“If you stand in my way I'll be forced to charge you with interference in an ongoing investigation.” He threatened, his voice low and calm like the eye of the storm, smirk still firmly in place.

Yamcha stood frozen, not quite from fear but not quite standing his ground. Though the man was visibly shorter than he, Yamcha was clearly less fit. And if the drunk brute came to his senses, Yamcha would surely be no match. He contemplated his options.

Nappa suddenly gained some composure as the threat of another retch plagued his stomach. “Aaaggh ouuuh,” he groaned, aligning his body to a sitting position, rather than a slumped unconscious one.

Both young raven haired men turned their attention to the tall burly rider. The horse readjusted himself as well, gaining comfort that his partner was aware again.

“Nappa…” Vegeta trailed, waiting for a signal or response from the general.

“Vegeta… I need a hospital immediately. I've been poisoned.” Nappa shuddered, grasping his stomach.

“Poisoned?!” the two young men gasped in unison. Vegeta sent a growl and glare to Yamcha, as if to say how dare you speak when I speak!

Yamcha, taken aback by the odd encounter, had an idea. Maybe Bulma could help save this man, with her vast medical and scientific knowledge, not to mention the equipment the old hospital still housed. She could save this man as penance for her crime, and be saved whatever unjust punishment the prince had ordered.

“I- There's a hospital just up here, I'm sure it's where you were headed! There is a very knowledgeable maiden who can h-help this man,” Yamcha stammered.

“Oh, so you know her? And what of the old doctor? Is he not available? Has he fled the kingdom in embarrassment of his crossdressing daughter?” Vegeta prodded, rudely.

“...Doctor Briefs died a few years back. Bulma is taking care of the children he left behind on her own. But it's of no concern right now, we have to treat this man or he will die!”

Seeing no other option, the prince directed the boy to lead Nappa's horse and follow him to the old hospital.

…

The cottage was not far. Nappa was able to stay conscious for the remainder of the trip, though he was too weak for conversation. The two young men had an immediate dislike for each other, and thus a very silent and awkward journey was had.

Bulma was preparing breakfast for Goku and Tien when she heard hoof beats outside. The sharp edge of her butcher's knife stopped halfway through the blood red apple she was slicing for the boys.

Sensing her fear the boys immediately stopped everything thing they were doing and waited silently for a reaction.

This is it. Bulma's worst fears were finally true. They were here to imprison her, and take her siblings away. Or worse…

Without hesitation she signalled the boys to quietly rouse the other 5 children, and meet in the cellar.

She was able to carry Launch without waking her, but Chichi was another story. The petite girl quietly rustled, waking when she was lifted from her resting place.

“What's goin-"

“Shhh, Chichi, don't wake Launch.” Bulma interrupted her.

She pressed the two small girls into each arm, locking them in her protection, for what it was worth.

Tien had the apprehensive Krillin by the hand, almost dragging him behind. But Goku, Oolong and Lazuli were nowhere in sight.

And then there was a banging on the door. Bulma threw her hand over her mouth, looking at Tien. The boy's eyes were searching, for his siblings and for reassurance from his rock, his protector and older sister, Bulma. But she had no such reassurance to give him.

To be continued…

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azlyrics85 · 4 years ago

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trbl-will-find-me · 7 years ago

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Pathfinder

Limetown AU prequel

She cheats her way into the morphine, the Gift carrying her through when she needs it most.

She makes her way back cautiously, fastidious in her avoidance of the security towers. She has not come this far to be apprehended now --- not when she is this close.

She knows she is running out of time.

Getting into her guardians’ building is simple enough with the security protocols installed on her datapad. She’d paid dearly for them, and had nearly been caught on her way to the rendezvous, but they’ve saved her time and time again. They are the keys to her cage and she knows it.

Safely in her room, she slips into bed, the precious cargo stashed securely in her bag.

Another step closer.

The hacker isn’t difficult to find, but getting to their hideout may well be her downfall.

She breathes out and darts across the trash-strewn street, nesting herself into a dilapidated doorway. She will feel better once she rids herself of the pills.

She sets her bag down and slips her datapad from its confines, pulling up the necessary codes to gain entry to the safehouse.

The door swings open and she is met with a dark, low lit stairwell. Her stomach knots, but she forces herself to step inside. She has come so far; she will not be dissuaded now.

She descends the stairwell, emerging into a damp tunnel lit only with construction lamps. She looks around for a moment, lost, then spies a chalk arrow on the brick. It seems as good a sign as any to follow.

The arrows lead her deeper into the catacomb of the tunnels, through areas long abandoned. She fights the urge to run – the quiet eats at her, leaves her too alone with her thoughts– and instead holds herself at a steady, brisk pace.

She has seen much in the six months since she began making her plans to leave; the hacker’s base of operations still stuns her.

The clinic is tiny, dark, and filled to the brimming. People lie on cots, on the floor, against the wall.

“Can I help you?” A harried woman asks.

“Um,” Sally begins, articulate as ever. “I’m here for Nightingale.” She pushes her hair behind her ear. “I have a bargain to make.”

The woman’s eyes bulge and she takes Sally’s arm. “Right this way,” she says, dragging her towards a small office.

She settles heavily into a battered desk chair. “What do you need and what do you have to trade for it?”

“I need a total erasure. I’ve got two hundred morphine sulfate tablets, sixty milligrams each.”

The woman nods. “You must be pretty determined to have gotten those.”

“That’s one way to put it.”

The woman lets out a short laugh. “You remind me of my daughter.” She shakes her head. “I’ll do it for 150. You’ll need the rest for whatever’s next on your path.”

“How did you ---“

“My daughter ran. My wife ran. One day, I’ll run, too. You’ll get your erasure; don’t worry. You’ll need more than that to get out, though.”

She expects many things from the ex-ADVENT captain.

Pride.

Brutality.

A swift and painful end.

She does not expect kindness, but that is what Barta Eim shows her.

“It will be painful,” she warns, her voice serious. “I cannot lie to you.”

Sally nods. She hadn’t factored in the chip, hadn’t factored in the need for its removal. These deserters, these Skirmishers, are her best hope. She swallows hard. “If it means slipping ADVENT, it’s worth it.”

Eim offers her a smile. “Your bravery will carry you far.”

The first days are agony. She barely remembers them.

Still, she is out, liberated from the confines of the city center and the chip. She is alive and whole and free for the first time in years.

She is shown kindness time and time again. The Skirmishers do what they can to make her comfortable, to alleviate the worst of the pain. They keep her safe.

She does not understand why.

“Our kind has been made to enact great suffering,” their leader, Betos says when she asks. “It seems only right we be given the opportunity to ease some.”

“I don’t think I can ever repay you,” Sally says. “Not for this.”

“It is not a question of debt and payment. It was the right thing to do.”

Sally thinks she’d like to stay awhile.

#xcom #fic #limetown au

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rabbitwrite · 8 years ago

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Monsta X if they were in a Horror Movie

Shownu

Naturally calm and collected, he isn't easily frightened

In fact, the only time he'd truly be scared is if he feels like the lives of his friends and the lives of any other innocent person are at stake

Even so, he makes a good leader because he can still think and act rationally even during the worst situations

During events like a chase, he'd definitely stay around the end of the group so he could try and fight off whatever was chasing them

He'd also be the one who'd make "nice saves", knocking things over to block the pursuer's way, shutting the door behind them at just the right time, barricading that door soon afterwards

Very aware of his surroundings, so he actually wouldn't be easy to surprise or jump-attack

Not particularly comforting with words, but his presence tends to be reassuring to others

Would fight off any attacker no matter how dangerous they were or how un-armed Shownu would be

Even if they were attacking someone else, ESPECIALLY if they were attacking someone else

Wonho

Selfless, but to a fault. His selflessness may potentially lead to his downfall

He'd be a considerate and noble leader if needed, but he'd just care so much about his group he'd forget to take care of himself

He'll put on a tough exterior and remain serious for the most part, but if threatened or scared he'd be extremely nervous

Even to the point of tears

If someone were to go missing or if they were to die, he would definitely cry

Probably wouldn't even need a weapon, his strength would serve him well

Might be a little squeamish (not as much as Minhyuk or Jooheon), but his scream would be pretty high pitched

Willingly volunteer to be a lookout in case their group would need to take a detour, rest etc.

Proceeds with caution for the most part but will react extremely quickly if provoked

Would sacrifice himself or take any brutal attack no matter how fatal as long as it would keep another person safe

The type of person who'd call/text his mother "goodbye mom, I love you"

Minhyuk

He'd be the type of character to walk into places without much caution and say "Hello?" if he sensed something

Would also turn around at the worse times

Has the loudest reactions, even if the movie's antagonist wasn't there he'd scream so badly it would be enough to lead them to him

Automatically assume he and the group were dealing with a supernatural, paranormal force (even if it isn't)

Extremely vunerable if he was alone or in a small group, but he'd be able to survive well in large numbers

Would try and incorporate video game knowledge into any situation

"I played a bunch of those horror RPG simulators, I'm preeeeetty sure we shouldn't do that. But there's this thing I did when I played Left 4 Dead and..."

Comes extremely close to dying at least 7 times in the entire movie

Would use a flashlight basically all the time but flash it around so obnoxiously

Tries to lighten the mood especially if someone gets scared, he'll try extra hard to comfort them too

If he would die, his death would most likely be the most graphic, prolonged, and ultimately heart wrenching for both the viewers and the characters in the movie itself

Kihyun

No absense of his motherly nature, he'd make sure to keep track of everyone

Keeps track of everything that happens, makes little mental notes to himself if he notices anything

Would probably piece together things he's noticed to figure out some sort of vital plot point or some sort of knowledge key to their survival

Might be the character who'd die before he could tell them though

He's actually really handy and makes use of literally everything

Anything is a weapon to him. He could grab the nearest object and it would be like a death sentence to whoever he was going to fight with

Would totally yell and threaten the movie's antagonist

Makes sure everyone's in good shape, will tend to anyones wounds if they're injured

Scavenge for food and supplies wherever he can

Takes a long time for him to trust others, but the doubt may actually come in handy (that stranger that tagged along with their group for a "better chance of survival"? turns out they were in kahoots with the murderer and kihyun knew well enough not to trust him)

Hyungwon

Insists that getting rest is vital to his survival

Yes, he'd take naps at any given opportunity

But it doesn't mean he's unaware of his surroundings and what occurs in them

He's very swift and witty, even if he may seem to have a sluggish and lazy nature

A follower who doesn't contribute too much, because people usually don't take him seriously

But if he made a suggestion or figured out something that turned out to be useful or correct, the group wouldn't hear the end of it

Gets exhausted pretty easily (if they were being chased Shownu would probably take his spot in the back of the group, and he'd constantly have to push Hyungwon forward to help him out)

Would probably make jokes about how he'd let himself get killed so he could have an eternal sleep

Probably makes jokes in general, about how they should "vote on who gets sacrificed", "who goes to check first"

Has delayed reactions and might not even react much at things that would be “jumpscares”, but he’d bolt outta there real quick

Typically in doubt for the vast majority of the movie, even if he doesn’t admit it. He probably won’t think there would be any grave consequences, certainly no death, until it actually happens

Jooheon

The most cautious and jittery person in the group

He's easily caught off guard regardless

Will scream even at the slightest touches

Suggest to call the police at any given opportunity

Would probably be the one calling for help regardless, whether the plea is directed towards authorities, other characters, or really anyone who could hear him

Gets really emotional and will probably be that type of person who will confess literally all his wrongdoings, “Listen Kihyun, I’m the one who trashed your apron. Hyungwon, I was the one who ate the take-out food you saved in the fridge. PLEASE PLEASE DON’T KILL ME I’M SORRY PLEASE FORGIVE ME”

The first to crack under pressure, but his hasty reactions/actions might just save a life

Either never wants to leave the setting (eg. if the movie took place in a house), or he’d want to get out of there immediately but definitely doesn’t want to be left alone

Raps when he’s scared, even if it’s super quiet he’ll probably be muttering a verse or two under his breath

I.M

Will either be the person to think “there’s obviously a logical, scientific explanation to everything!” or “we’re dealing with the paranormal here, and frankly I think we’re just about fucked”. There’s no in-between

Would totally try and record videos on his phone thinking it would make good Youtube content (if they survived lol)

Slightly outcasted, might be the “loner” who doesn’t fit in at first yet the others would still care for him lots

Would probably survive, potentially be the last survivor

His quick thinking would probably save them most of the time

Pieces together what they need to know, like how to defeat the antagonist

Tries to be sneaky but will probably fail

Like, he’ll try a sneak attack on the movie antagonist in the dark but he’ll walk into something or stub his toe and blow his cover because he’ll yell “Ah, fuck!”

Or he’d be trying to escape really really quietly, but he steps on a creaky floorboard and it’s game over

If the movie was something paranormal or so, like perhaps Ouija board related, he was probably the one who suggested playing it in the first place

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4 Big Things to Keep an Eye Out for at 2018 Primetime Emmys

There are plenty of burning questions that will be answered at the 2018 Primetime Emmys ceremony Monday, most of which concern who might win closely contested categories. But while trophies are usually serious and meaningful business in Hollywood, this year’s show also must grapple with two new and very urgent questions.

First, how can you evaluate and reward nearly 500 scripted television series with any degree of fairness or authority? And second, what’s the real purpose of an awards show right now, anyway?

To answer that first new question, we have to dig into the second one.

How Will They Address #MeToo?

It was shortly after last year’s Emmys broadcast that Hollywood was rocked by a long-overdue existential crisis that has slowly rearranged its reality. Brave women defied the code of silence that had propped up the industry’s horrible culture of sexual assault and exploitation, and in the months that followed, the #MeToo movement exposed prominent producers and celebrities as prolific offenders. At the Oscars, nominations rightly took a back seat to accusations, and red carpet questions turned from “who are you wearing” to “who are you protesting?” And any chance that the topic would cool by the time this year’s Emmys telecast arrived was torpedoed by the swift downfall of former CBS boss Les Moonves just days before the show.

Into that turmoil step this year’s hosts, “Weekend Update” anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che. NBC’s goal is to attract viewers, while pundits and activists will likely be looking for a strong statement about the industry’s troubles, so Che and Jost are tasked with creating a show that is equal parts funny and sensitive. They must somehow turn what has long been an evening of ephemeral bits into some kind of memorable and meaningful congress, all while still honoring the hard work of the nominees and entertaining the people at home, whose views on social justice and gender rights don’t always align with the espoused politics of “liberal” Hollywood.

With the caveat that it would have been smartest to have a woman host the Emmys this year, Che and Jost are in some ways optimal candidates for this difficult task. They’ve already spent nearly a full year on TV attacking the worst of Hollywood’s predators on a near-weekly basis; as soon as Harvey Weinstein was hit with the first of the many allegations of assault against women, they went to town on the fallen mogul.

In an early October edition of “Update,” they said he looked like “chewed bubblegum rolled in cat hair” and “a well-dressed skin tag,” calling the accusations against him “a full season of ‘Law and Order.'” They were unsparing as the year went on, and so it would do no damage to their precious brands if they gave the industry the sort of holy roasting that Ricky Gervais once offered at the Golden Globes, but with more social justice justification.

At the same time, both hosts have run into trouble with women and activists on the internet. Che in particular has been willing to voice unpopular opinions about social issues (he thinks catcalling women is a compliment) and comedy-related news stories, most recently expressing some support for Louis C.K. after the disgraced comedian’s return to stand-up. Jost, meanwhile, caught heat last month for saying he’d prefer to see “good, fun” shows win awards over only “good, artsy” shows. That may seem less misogynistic than basic, but with so many female-focused prestige dramas nominated this year, it’s not hard to detect subtle bias.

So which Che and Jost will show up on Sunday? The outspoken duo that uses comedy to roast predators, or the bros who make boneheaded comments often designed to trigger outrage? And which presenters will make their own statements? Actresses like Taraji P. Henson, Issa Rae, Patricia Arquette, Tina Fey, Elisabeth Moss, Sarah Paulson, Ilana Glazer, and Abbi Jacobson are all good bets to say something powerful.

Which ‘SNL’ Players Will Show Up?

Whichever version of the “Update” team appears, they’ll be joined by fellow SNL and NBC stars. Lorne Michaels is producing the show for the network for the first time in 30 years, and he’s already hinted at a cabaret of late night personalities and comedy icons. It stands to figure Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers will do bits —- it’s great cross-promotion, after all — and you’d think Fey and Amy Poehler, no strangers to awards show entertaining, could also pop up.

Will Women Make History?

It will be a big night for a number of funny women, as this will mark the first time in eight years that Julia Louis-Dreyfus will not win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy -— “Veep” was pushed back this year due to her battle with cancer, which has proven to be the only thing that could stop her historic run of well-deserved victories. In other categories, at least, voters haven’t been afraid to reward newcomers, so don’t be surprised if Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) takes home the prize. Issa Rae, the auteur behind HBO’s “Insecure,” is a solid candidate to surprise here, too.

There’s a chance that history will be made in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama category, as well. Sandra Oh, who was nominated five years in a row for Supporting Actress during her run on “Grey’s Anatomy,” is nominated this year for her lead role in the spring sensation “Killing Eve,” a breakout hit for Lifetime. She would become the first actress of Asian descent to win the top category.

She has major competition, however, in Keri Russell, who is in her last opportunity for her star role in “The Americans,” as well as Elisabeth Moss, who won last year for “The Handmaid’s Tale” and is nominated once again.

Is Streaming the New HBO?

Even though JLD deserved her trophies, her dominance was still emblematic of the Emmy tradition of focusing just on a few major networks (remember how many times “Modern Family” won?). Now, with streaming networks popping up by the dozen, there are more shows than ever for voters to consider, and without a significant expansion of categories, it’s hard for viewers to fully trust the Emmys as true arbiters of quality.

Still, last year’s surprise sweep for Hulu’s “Handmaid’s Tale” signaled that streaming had truly arrived on the awards stage. And this year, Netflix, which puts out more shows than most cable networks combined, took the top spot for most overall nominations. Even if the sheer numbers suggested it was inevitable, that still proved a shock to HBO, which had held that title for years.

HBO will insist it cares more about quality than quantity, and that the biggest categories are where it wants to compete. And indeed, the Best Drama Series is a heavyweight title fight this year, with HBO going toe-to-toe with insurgent streaming networks.

Hulu won last year with “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which returns to the final round again in 2018. Netflix, meanwhile, has “Stranger Things” and “The Crown,” two of its most acclaimed series, in the game this year. On the comedy side, Netflix has “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and “GLOW” up for the top award, while Amazon, shut out of drama, has “Mrs. Maisel” up for Outstanding Comedy.

Not that “The Handmaid’s Tale’s” win last year deserves any kind of asterisk, but it couldn’t have been hurt by the absence of HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” which will not be the case this year. The epic fantasy, which returned this past season, is joined by its fellow expensive HBO series “Westworld.” The network is well-represented on the comedy side too, with “Barry,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Silicon Valley,” though to be honest, “Atlanta” seems like a lock for another win in that series.

By the end of the ceremony, it may be that HBO wins back the biggest prize and scores some major acting wins, too. But it’s looking more like a holdover from an earlier time, no matter what happens on Monday night.

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This Is The Only Advice You Should Grant Your Friend After A Breakup

Breakups can be rough, and it can be even harder to help a sidekick “re going through” one. What do you say? What advice do you commit? Is there anything you can say that will actually used to help, or are you just saying what’s expected of a pal?

I know what’s worked for me, and what has worked for some of your best friend, so here are 10 patches of advice that may also are contributing to and your best friend TAGEND

1. Be honest and declare your feelings.

I’ll be the first to acknowledge, we’re not ever honest about our true-blue inclinations or contends when it comes to the hurt and sorenes we suffer during a breakup. Everyone doesn’t need to know everything or see you roar, but it’s important to tone what you feel, deal with the heartache and take the time there is a requirement heal.

Does that mean you need to wallow in your affliction forever and a day? Utterly not. It takes time for the heart to mend, but when you’re honest with yourself, that’s when you can really start the mending process.

2. Don’t mask your weeps with temporary vices.

If you’re going through a difficult situation that is affecting you mentally, contributing the physical constituent can cause even more impair or potentially make it harder to resolve the issue. The mere happening that there exist physical friendship throughout the relationship is often what stimulates it so hard to deal with breakups , not to mention you will likely have to start all over again with someone new.

It can be a cover-up for what’s really going on deep down inside, and the same is true-life with the undue utilize of any vice( smoking, drinking, etc .). Don’t expect temporary panaceas to restore and mend permanent damage.

3. Don’t sulk in your loneliness.

Put on your best organization, present your best, flawless appearance and hair, snap a cute situation and head out to the latest and hottest spot in town. Try to opt a region whatever it is you won’t run into your ex, but if you just so happen to run into them, then do the very best to avoid them and have as much merriment as you are able to. There’s nothing like a great time with your friends to aids take your judgment off of a breakup, even if it’s simply for a few hours.

You owe it to yourself to go out and experience some enjoyable. Just because you’re sad doesn’t mean you have to army yourself into solitude as some species of punishment. The rapport failed, but you are not a downfall. Celebrate your life.

4. Use the remove and blockage aspects on your phone.

If you don’t rely yourself enough to avoid their phone calls or neglect their text messages, then make it so you don’t have to rely on your own persuasivenes( or shortage thereof ). Breakups can make you vulnerable, easy-going to control or create a sense of false hope. Sometimes, the best thing to do is cube or remove your exes from all social act, as well as their contact numbers. Ghost them. They’re not a part of their own lives anymore, so there’s no time in waiting around to see if they come back.

5. Avoid romance entertainment for awhile.

When you’re in love, movies like “The Notebook, ” carols like Beyonce’s Love On Top are perfect, but when you’re “re going through” a breakup, you might need to listen to Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Getting Back Together” or Beyonce’s Lemonade book to aid got to get through a tough breakup. It’s better to shun intrigue wholly at this point in time. Make yourself be a little enraged. It’ll help.

6. Redirect the negative energy and become it into something positive.

In other statements, instead of being single and stagnant, move yourself a priority. Make the heartache into gyp, the sadness into success, the exasperation into merriment and the hurting into purpose. Try something new and recreation, or something that will help improve yourself. Take up a new class, brand-new hobby or start a new fitness regimen. Place a aim( s) and a deadline, and take the necessary steps to make it happen.

Moreover, you can even use this time to truly learn how to be single and satisfied. Despite one’s doubt with spending another minute alone, it’s often during those instants of solitude when we’re able to learn “the worlds largest” about ourselves. It’s a tough reading because the isolation asks enormous fortitude, but the opportunity to learn from our past relation-slips and past mistakes, as well as the mistakes of others, going to be able to cook us for future relationships.

7. Don’tyour anger and frustration out on the next person.

They enunciate, Shut sides don’t get fed, and a same principle can be applied to love, Hardened centers don’t get desired. Typically, a surefire signal of someone who is emotionally inaccessible is obviou in how they consider their present relations. Often, they will accuse their current partner for the mistakes of their exes, but how can one offer the love you desire if you’re not open to receive it?

The same applied at affections. Your friends are trying to help you mend, and while you may think you’re the one in the most sorenes in such situations, being brutal in the face of their kindness is merely hurting them. Your anguish doesn’t apologize inflicting it upon others.

8. Hold yourself the closure you never got.

I simply requirement closure. When my past affairs would cease, I would often say this to validate my reasoning for staying around longer than I should have, or to make excuses to the reasons why I refused to move on wholly. So often, we look for some type of close whether through an justification, telephone calls or a text word, but it doesn’t always arrived when or how we want it, if at all.

If a person wants to be with you, guess what? They’ll be with you. You won’t have to beg or oblige them. Hence, if the signs are clear and it’s obvious such relationships is over, then accept those thoughts as closure and find the strength to move on. Close your mind off to the possibility of the relationship coming back here to you. And if it does, ask yourself, “Do I genuinely want this? ” If there’s any uncertainty in your attention, then give them the close they never gave you and make it clear you’re not getting back together.

No is important that and despite how hard it may be right now, you can still find the good in goodbye. Sometimes the thing you’re holding onto is the very thing that’s deeming you back. So, don’t be afraid to let go, move on and start a new chapter in your life.

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apsbicepstraining · 7 years ago

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This Is The Only Advice You Should Grant Your Friend After A Breakup

I know what’s worked for me, and what has worked for some of your best friend, so here are 10 patches of advice that may also are contributing to and your best friend TAGEND

1. Be honest and declare your feelings.

2. Don’t mask your weeps with temporary vices.

3. Don’t sulk in your loneliness.

4. Use the remove and blockage aspects on your phone.

5. Avoid romance entertainment for awhile.

6. Redirect the negative energy and become it into something positive.

7. Don’tyour anger and frustration out on the next person.

8. Hold yourself the closure you never got.

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apsbicepstraining · 7 years ago

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This Is The Only Advice You Should Grant Your Friend After A Breakup

I know what’s worked for me, and what has worked for some of your best friend, so here are 10 patches of advice that may also are contributing to and your best friend TAGEND

1. Be honest and declare your feelings.

2. Don’t mask your weeps with temporary vices.

3. Don’t sulk in your loneliness.

4. Use the remove and blockage aspects on your phone.

5. Avoid romance entertainment for awhile.

6. Redirect the negative energy and become it into something positive.

7. Don’tyour anger and frustration out on the next person.

8. Hold yourself the closure you never got.

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