#my mother looks at me and sees my father's mistakes | daniel steele

[adventuringblind]

Defensive Maneuvers

Max Verstappen x Leclerc!reader

Genre: fluffy with a pinch of angst

Request: yes! I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it. Requests are open for Max, Charles, Oscar, and lando. Don't hesitate to send me ideas!

Summary: The normally soft-spoken leclerc sister becomes the out spoken girl her family knows. What triggers this change? Max Verstappen and his ridiculous father.

Warnings: Jos being Jos, mentions of verbal abuse, mention of physical abuse if you squint, *best Daniel Riccardo voice* nooooot prooooofreaaaad

Notes: written in third person . I am neither the youngest nor have brothers, so I tried my best to get an accurate relationship depiction. Ironically, I'm the oldest with sisters.

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The Leclerc sister is known by her brothers as the baby of the family. Even Arthur, who is only older by mere minutes, holds it over her head that she is the youngest.

The constant teasing from her siblings made her learn how to use her quick wit. Verbal comebacks becoming her specialty at a young age. Because of her ability to be polite in public, no one suspects what she is truly capable of.

Her brothers tease her regardless but she lets them. Her sharp tongue making them regret not holding theirs.

Pierre had made this mistake once. Mainly under the influence of Charles convincing him to say something at her expense. The verbal lashing he received in response had him apologizing profusely. Charles doubling over in laughter as her practically lectured his friend. Needless to say, Pierre has yet to make this mistake again.

Charles was by far her favorite sibling. Lorenzo had a habit of bossing her around and Arthur shared a room with her. She loved all her brothers, but felt the most connected to Charles. She followed him around like a lost puppy some days. Ready to cheer him on at every Karting race.

This was where she first encountered Max.

After the race, she went to go congratulate Charles for a race well done. He was third but all the Leclerc’s were proud nonetheless. On the way over to him, she saw Max. He was at majority of the races Charles was at. The two had never talked formally, but they were aware of the others existence.

Something about the situation she was witnessing didn’t felt right. Max was standing with his dad, his knuckles turning white from gripping his second place trophy so tightly.

As she walked by, she almost fell over at hearing how his father was treating him. The slander leaving his mouth over his son placing second almost made her tear up. She was only nine at the time, but even she knew whatever was happening was wrong.

So she steeled herself, took a deep breath, and entered into the conversation. She walked up and tapped Max’s shoulder. He jumped at the feeling, not having seen you coming.

“Hello Max, Charles is busy with family but wanted to congratulate you.” She smiled warmly at the Dutch boy. Obviously taken off guard.

Jos turned to her, also not knowing how to handle this. “Not much to congratulate,” he sneered. The young Leclerc narrows her eyes at him. Not realizing how brash the older man is.

“What do you mean, Mr. Verstappen? There is plenty to congratulate.” She questions back, her tone mildly snarky. Obviously having no intention of backing down. The older man didn’t even bothering responding to her. He turns on his heels and walks away. Yelling back to Max “I’ll be in the car.”

Max looks between the girl who he’d never spoken too and his father. Unsure of what he should do in this situation. Thankfully the girl notices this. “Sorry for stepping in. He sounded unreasonably upset.” She apologized with a huff.

“Thanks actually- for what you did.” Max stutters out. No one had ever taken the time to defend him.it was an unusual feeling. He knows he can’t stay long though. “I should go. I’ll see you around- I guess.” Then he runs off. Waving as he goes.

She had told her mother about it. The older woman explaining what was probably happening at home. It made her sad for the Dutch boy. Having to hear that it happens more often then just races.

This was only the first encounter with Max. The Leclerc sister made it a point to find Max after every race and praise for a job well done. Much to his fathers dismay. She knew she couldn’t stop what was happening, but maybe her words would help ease some of the hurt.

The girls mother occasionally helped out with her quest. Walking with her daughter to find the Dutch and congratulate him.

It became a routine. One that Max was starting to enjoy. The seeking out now being reciprocated. The two even finding time to converse about things aside from racing.

Max’s father had started to become increasingly more annoyed at this fact. Pulling Max away from you. Spitting vulgar words at a child that wasn’t even his own.

Pascals had made a note that if she was directly insulting to Mr. Verstappen, it might make things harder for Max. She still made her snarky remarks and threw insults at the older man, but only loud enough to make Max chuckle.

Her brothers eventually caught on. Charles and Arthur saying nice things to Max in passing. Charles was more strained, but was trying nonetheless.

The brothers began teasing her relentlessly as they grew up. Her fondness for Max only growing. Her quick tongue seemed to falter when they brought up Max. She held a soft spot for him, as he did for her.

When Max and Charles were in formula 2, she was incredibly proud of both of them. She divided her time equally between the two boys. Still always making sure to sing Max’s praises loud enough for everyone to hear.

Originally she though Max’s father would cool down and maybe start to see how talented he is, but she was mistaken. The older man somehow seemed to get more competitive.

It was increasingly easier to talk to each other now since the two both have phones. She comforted over video calls as he ranted about something stupid his father said to him. He listens to her talk about her fathers battle with illness. The two became inseparable. Being the reason for each others smiles on most occasions.

Then formula 1 came. Charles driving for Ferrari and Max for Redbull. The youngest Leclerc baskets in both boy finally making it. Years of hard work paying off.

Max no longer lived at home. Having moved to an apartment in Monaco. This meaning the two could spend more time together. The, now young woman, takes pride in that fact she convinced him to move closer to her.

She’d become more outspoken recently. Opening defending both her brothers and Max. Most people knew not to say anything if she was within earshot.

The year is now 2021 and Max and Lewis are both fighting hard for the championship title. Max was visible upset at the end the race. Second place wasn’t enough if Lewis is going to keep winning.

The young woman immediately trying to find him after the podium celebration. She had seen the look in his fathers eyes and is now frantically trying to beat him to Max. Charles and Arthur found her in a frenzy. Confused because she is usually calm, her sarcastic remarks and opinions given so level that you’d think it was rehearsed.

“I need to find Max.” She explained, panting from running around the paddock. They decided three sets of eyes would be better then one and split off in different direction.

She was so caught up in her search for Max that she hadn’t noticed her phone buzzing in her pocket.

A text from Charles reading: In the back of the Redbull garage. It doesn’t look good.

She took off running spotting snarled waiting for her outside. She could hear the commotion from Jos.

“I was going to try and break it up but they won’t let me in.” Charles gestures to the wall of Redbull engineers. She however, wasn’t going to let them stop her from getting to Max. She shoved her way through with determination and surprising strength. Immediately settling herself between the two Dutch men.

Jos had turned his anger towards her now. His finger getting dangerously close to her face. “You are part of the problem.”

She crosses her arms over her chest. “The only problem currently is you.”

“My son has been distracted because of you. His hopes for a title this year not getting any better because of you.” He spits. She can feel his breath on her face.

“Personally, I think Max is a good racer because he wants to be. Not because of you or me helping or distracting.” She lets a smirk form on her lips. “Your just angry because your finally running out of things to berate him about. Hard to be angry when Max is better then you.”

Jos’ face had turned red. She could feel Max’s anxiety increasing from behind her.

Then everything happened in slow motion. She hadn’t noticed Jos’ hand raised above her. Charles moved faster then anyone. Shoving Jos to the side, his hand not getting to connect with anything but the nearest wall.

He was raging now. Thrashing like a child who didn’t get their way. Pierre and Charles who had somehow managed their way inside kept a firm grip on him as Christian ran to get security.

The Youngest Leclerc. The one who spent her days defending Max in secret, keeping the haters at bay never letting Max go a day without know he is loved. Finally she turned around and stared deeply into his eyes. Blue irises glasses over from tears he’d been holding back.

She embraces him warmly. His face buried into the crook of her neck. “I’m sorry I wasn’t here sooner.” She apologized softly.

Max pulled away and gives her a confused look. “On the contrary, I think you were right on time.”

Security had come and grabbed Jos to escort him out of the paddock. Charles and Pierre now finding then tension between the two heating up. The two boys giggling. “I swear if you two don’t kiss or something I will no play nice with Max.” Charles laughed.

She didn’t care about the teasing. Just taking time to comfort Max. The two still conjoined in a loose hold.

Max leans his forehead against hers. “You know I’ve loved you for awhile right?” He smiles.

“You would be stupid to not.” She remarks. Max shaking his head at the remark. “But I have to agree with Charles on this one.”

Max doesn’t hesitate any longer. Placing his lips on hers. Pulling her as close to him as he can. He then pulls away, his lips still close to hers and voice barely a whisper.

“Thank you, for protecting me all these years.”

[lostxones-musings]

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The Maggie Simpson Show E1704 Maggie’s Twin

THE MAGGIE SIMPSON SHOW

E1704

MAGGIE’S TWIN

WRITTEN BY

DANIEL HARRINGTON

NETWORK

MAGGIE TV

INT, SPRINGFIELD PARK-DAY

Maggie is sitting on the bench with Homer when she decides to play in the sandbox

MAGGIE

Dad can I go and play in the sandbox!

HOMER

Sure sweetie have fun!

MAGGIE

I will thanks!

Maggie walks over to the sandbox she takes off her shoes and steps in

MAGGIE

This is good sand!

Maggie is playing in the sand when she sees another girl that looks just like her.

MAGGIE

What the hell is going on here!

MAGGIE LOOK ALIKE

You know it is not nice to use words like that!

MAGGIE

Sorry its just the shock of seeing my face on somebody else s body!

MAGGIE LOOKALIKE

The names Melissa by the way!

MAGGIE

Maggie!

MELISSA

I’m sure we could be friends so I am inviting you to my house for Dinner do you accept!

MAGGIE

Yes I do!

MELISSA

Good its at Campbell Manor see you at 7pm!

Melissa leaves Maggie in the sandbox Maggie excited gets out of the sandbox walks over to Homer to tell him about her invite.

MAGGIE

Dad  Dad!

HOMER

Yes sweetie!

MAGGIE

I saw a girl who looks like me and she invited me for Dinner at her house!

HOMER

Maggie  have you been looking in puddles again!

MAGGIE

There is no puddles because it hasn’t been raining!

HOMER

Well in that case this girl must be real lets go to her house!

MAGGIE

Alright you can come but if you ruin my friendship with this girl I swear I will never talk to you again!

HOMER

Yes Maggie and don’t forget to put on your shoes!

Maggie looks at her feet and sees she is barefoot.

MAGGIE

I’ll just go and put them on!

EXT, CAMPBELL MANOR-EVENING

Homer and Maggie are walking up to the door and Maggie is worried about people seeing Homer’s car.

MAGGIE

I  hope nobody sees your car they might mistake it for a pile of trash!

HOMER

(ANGRY) Maggie there is nothing wrong with my car I have had it for years!

MAGGIE

Yeah I know that’s why I said that!

HOMER

(annoyed  Grunt)

Maggie walks up to the door and  presses the doorbell the barbell plays Westminster chimes like Big Ben then the door opens and a Butler is seen standing there.

BUTLER

Yes Can I help you!

MAGGIE

Hi I’m Maggie and I have been invited for dinner here by Melissa!

BUTLER

Oh yes Miss Campbell did say something about that please come on in but please take off your shoes  as it is a house rule!

MAGGIE

No problem!

Maggie sits on the doorstep and takes off her pink Mary Jane sandals and leaves them outside then she enters the house Homer tries to go with her but he is stopped by the Butler.

BUTLER

I’m sorry sir but we are not serving vagrants tonight!

HOMER

(annoyed  grunt) I happen to be her father!

BUTLER

Really!

The Butler walks up to Maggie

BUTLER

You have my deepest sympathy!

MAGGIE

Why!

She turn around and sees Homer

MAGGIE

Oh right yes him my Dad!

BUTLER

I will take you to Miss Campbell!

He turns to Homer

BUTLER

No steeling light bulbs while I’m gone!

ON THE LANDING

Maggie is asking the Butler his name

MAGGIE

So what do I call you if you don’t mind me asking!

BUTLER

Not at all my name is Henry!

MAGGIE

Right I’ll try and remember that so where is Melissa’s room!

HENRY

We are here I’l introduce you to Miss Campbell!

He opens the door and a girl wearing a pink dress and white socks is sitting on a very expensive looking bed is reading a book when she sees the Butler called Henry at her doorway.

HENRY

Ahem  excuse me  Miss Campbell I have a Miss Simpson here to see you!

MELISSA

Oh very good Henry show her in!

Maggie enters the room and Henry can’t believe his eyes he thinks he is seeing Double

HENRY

oh my I can see two of you Miss Campbell I think I need a vacation I’m taking the rest of the evening off!

Henry leaves the room looking confused.

MAGGIE

Melissa what’s up with Henry your Butler!

MELISSA

Oh  he just has a lot on his mind at the moment I am so glad that you have come I really am!

MAGGIE

Glad to be here!

MELISSA

Maggie I have something I need to discuss with you if I may!

MAGGIE

Sure Melissa what’s on your mind!

MELISSA

I am very rich well my family is but I would love to know what it is like to live in a working class family!

MAGGIE

Its OK but not like the life you have!

MELISSA

I wish I could go to your house as you tonight I really do and you could stay here if only there was some way that would be possible!

MAGGIE

Melissa we’re twins if we can fool Henry we can fool anyone!

MELISSA

Maggie your right  if we swapped clothes with each other nobody will know the diffidence!

MAGGIE

But I think we should have dinner first I think better on a full stomach!

OUTSIDE IN THE GARDEN

Henry is thinking he is losing his mind  he is walking up and down trying to convince himself there is only one girl who looks like Maggie and Melissa

HENRY

Come on Henry pull yourself together there is only one girl who looks like that and that is Miss Campbell!

IN THE DINING ROOM

Maggie is sitting next to Melissa at the table Homer has been put at the end of the table on his own.

Then Mrs Campbell enters the room and sees two Melissa’s or so she thinks

MRS CAMPBELL

There is two Melissa’s oh my god!

She faints and lands on the floor.

Mr Campbell walks over to his wife to see if she is alright.

MR CAMPBELL

Jasmine, Jasmine are you alright!

MELISSA

(CONCERNED) Get her some water Father and splash some on her face!

He runs to the kitchen gets  some water but when he sees there are two of them he gets a shock and throws the water all over Homer

HOMER

Oh Great now I’m wet!

MAGGIE

You needed a bath anyway!

HOMER

When we go home your going in the bath!

Then Mrs Campbell wakes up

JASMINE

Oh I must have fainted Rick!

RICK

There is two girls that look alike!

FADE TO LATER AT THE DINING TABLE

they are now eating a very large meal and Maggie is feeling bad about making Jasmine faint.

MAGGIE

I’m really sorry I made you faint Mrs Campbell!

JASMINE

That’s quite alright wasn’t your fault  it was just the shock of it all!

RICK

I’m sorry about making you wet Mr Simpson I’m sure your t-shirt will dry in no time!

HOMER

It better!

MELISSA

Mother can Maggie and I please be excused we have some stuff to talk about in my room twin related you know!

JASMINE

Yes of course dear!

They both leave the  table and go upstairs.

IN MELISSA’S BEDROOM

Maggie and Melissa are getting ready to trade clothes

MELISSA

Okay lets swap clothes!

Melissa walks over to the window and clothes the blind so people don’t see her.

MAGGIE

Why did you do that I don’t bother!

MELISSA

I don’t want Mr Burns seeing me in my underwear!

MAGGIE

Mr Burns you leave next to Mr Burns thanks for telling me!

Melissa goes behind a screen and passes Maggie her dress Socks and shoes Maggie passes Melissa her Pants T-shirt and shoes Melissa and Maggie put them on then they both step out from the screen they are now wearing each others clothes.

MAGGIE

Remember I have a brother called Bart a big sister called Lisa and a Mom she’s nice!

MELISSA

Well I hope you enjoy my life!

MAGGIE

One more thing

Maggie draws a scar on Melissa’s right ankle and a scar on her Belly

MELISSA

What did you do that for!

MAGGIE

I have a rod in my leg so you will need to walk with a slight limp also at my school we call the principal Skinrash!

MELISSA

Okay I’ll try to remember that!

Then Homer shouts upstairs for Maggie

MAGGIE

Time to go Melissa !

She opens the door and leaves the room then Maggie relaxes herself on the bed.

MAGGIE

This is the life!

IN HOMER’S CAR

Melissa is sitting on the backseat and she is very quite this concerns Homer

HOMER

Your very quite Maggie!

MELISSA

Yes I’m just thinking that’s all father!

HOMER

Huh what did you just call me!

MELISSA

I called you father that’s what you are isn’t it!

HOMER

Yeah I am its just that you have never called me that before!

MELISSA

I’m just being polite!

HOMER

Okay then!

IN THE HOUSE

Melissa is feeling tired so she decides to go upstairs to bed but she ends up in the wrong room she enters Lisa’s Bedroom Lisa sees her and smiles at her little sister

LISA

Hi Maggie did you have a good time at your friends house!

MELISSA

Yes it was perfect and Melissa is very nice she really is!

LISA

Good I think its time you was in bed as you have school in the morning!

Melissa gets in Lisa’s bed mistaking it for Maggie’s

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LISA

Maggie what are you doing!

MELISSA

What do you think I’m doing you underminding halfwit!

LISA

I’ll show you to your room can’t believe you have forgotten where it is!

Lisa Takes hold of her sister’s right hand and takes her to her room

LISA

Here you go now try not to forget again!

Lisa leaves the room and closes the door.

Melissa looks around the room

MELISSA

So this is my new life better then being a rich snob with a butler!

MEANWHILE AT CAMPBELL MANOR

Maggie is in Melissa’s bed sitting up reading one of Melissa’s books when there is a knock on the doorbell

MAGGIE

Yeah what is it!

HENRY

Miss Campbell I have brought you supper in bed !

Maggie gets out of bed opens the door and takes the tray from Henry then she closes the door

HENRY

Well goodnight  Miss Campbell!

Maggie gets back in bed and eats the supper that Henry has brought for her

MAGGIE

I’m going to like living here!

INT, SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-DAY

Melissa has just arrived and she has seen the state of the school building

MELISSA

What in the world happened to the building!

GERALD

Its been like that for years I’m surprised you’ve just noticed Simpson!

MELISSA

Well I think we need to complain about this!

LILLY

We have tried and you have we just put up with it!

Melissa walks down the hall to Maggie’s locker she opens it and gets her stuff for class then she makes her way to Kindergarten she opens the door and is very shocked at what she sees.

MELISSA

Is this the kindergarten class!

Then Mr Johnson walks over to her

JOHNSON

Yes Maggie it is and you know that!

MELISSA

Funny but doesn’t a kindergarten class have toys and sand that we can use!

JOHNSON

We have sand just walk over to the sandbox!

Melissa walks over to the sandbox she takes a look at the sand she doesn’t like the look of it so she turns to Mr Johnson and complains

MELISSA

I want proper sand in the sandbox right now!

JOHNSON

Maggie its not possible!

MELISSA

Listen to me I want proper sand in the sandbox do you understand!

IN THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE

Melissa is standing at his desk facing him

SKINNER

So your telling the teacher’s what to do are you do you like doing it Simpson!

MELISSA

If it needs to be done I do all I want is sand in the sandbox!

SKINNER

There is sand in the sandbox!

MELISSA

If I put my feet in there I’d need more then a pedicure!

SKINNER

Maggie I am willing to overlook this incident now you go for recess and enjoy yourself playing whatever games you kids play!

He sends her out of the office

SKINNER

Maggie wouldn’t say the word pedicure she wouldn’t even know what that is at age 6 hmm something  odd about that!

MEANWHILE AT SPRINGFIELD PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Maggie is not liking it she hates wearing uniforms

MAGGIE

I hate uniforms I’m going to tell principal valiant what he can do with his uniform!

Maggie walks down a large hall and barges in to his office without knocking

MAGGIE

(ANGRY) Principal Valiant I hate uniforms and this is what you can do with your damn uniform!

Maggie takes off her uniform and throws at him

VALIANT

Melissa please put your uniform back on please!

MAGGIE

Shove it!

VALIANT

That’s it Melissa you have earned yourself 4 weeks detention and put on your uniform you can’t do your classes in your underwear!

MAGGIE

Just watch me assanova!

FADE TO THE DETENTION ROOM LATER

Maggie is now wearing her uniform and she is writing on the whiteboard I will not refuse to wear my uniform 100 times as punishment Principal Valiant enters the room and walks up to Maggie

VALIANT

Now do you see what happens when you refuse to do something!

MAGGIE

Like I give a rats ass anyway!

VALIANT

Is everything alright at home!

MAGGIE

Yeah it is!

VALIANT

Well tomorrow I’d you to see the guidance councellier!

MAGGIE

Lets see what he pulls out of his ass!

MEANWHILE AT THE SIMPSONS HOUSE

they are in the dining room having dinner

LISA

So Maggie how was school!

MELISSA

It was ok but they have sand that is not be used be humans and the food there is just awful!

BART

What the hell do you expect when they reuse leftovers from 3 weeks ago!

MELISSA

Bart you have given me information I can use to my own advantage!

MARGE

Who wants cake!

They all shout me me me

MEANWHILE AT CAMPBELL MANOR

Rick is in the parlor when Maggie comes in in a very bad mood

RICK

Melissa your very late home your dinner is in the oven I’ll get Henry to get it for you!

MAGGIE

(ANGRY) You can go and shove it up your ass Father!

RICK

(ANGRY)

Young lady I demand you apologize this instant!

MAGGIE

You want me to apologize  do you okay I will  I’m sorry I was born happy now!

Maggie goes upstairs crying

then Jasmine appears at the side of him

JASMINE

Oh dear see what you have done now Rick!

RICK

I’m sorry my darling but I’m not having our daughter speaking rudely and out of turn!

JASMINE

Rick  just leave her to calm down then we can talk to her together!

RICK

If you insist my darling!

IN MELISSA BEDROOM

Maggie has opened the window as she has seen Mr Burns so has the mood she is in she decides to be rude to Mr Burns

MAGGIE

Hey Burns you look like  a walking  skeleton!

BURNS

I’ll get you for that Campbell!

MAGGIE

One problem I’m not Campbell I’m Simpson

BURNS

Simpson huh just let Homer wait till tomorrow morning!

INT. SNPP-DAY

Homer  has just arrived  when Waylon Smithers  shouts his name over the P.A system

SMITHERS

Homer Simpson report to Mr Burns’s Office!

HOMER

(Annoyed Grunt)

In Mr Burns’s Office Homer is standing in front of Mr Burn’s desk facing him

BURNS

How dare you let your daughter be rude to me!

HOMER

Sir I don’t know what the hell your talking about Maggie has been home with me last night!

BURNS

She has but I thought I saw her at Campbell Manor!

HOMER

Impossible  she wouldn’t even get there at that time of night!

BURNS

In that case you may return to Sector 7G!

Homer leaves the office

LATER AT THE SIMPSONS HOUSE

Melissa is in Maggie’s bedroom reading a A B C book when Homer enters the room

HOMER

Maggie can I have a word with you!

MELISSA

Yes you may!

He sits on her bed next to her

HOMER

You didn’t go to Mr Burns’s house last night and was rude to him did you!

MELISSA

No Father I dd not!

HOMER

I believe you I know you didn’t so carry on!

Homer leaves the room

Melissa worried about Maggie calls her on her phone

MELISSA

Maggie we have to switch back this just not working out!

MAGGIE

I know what you mean that Butler keeps annoying me by bringing me things I didn’t want but before we do switch I have to do one more thing!

MELISSA

Okay we’ll make the switch tomorrow at Springfield elementary!

MAGGIE

Great!

MELISSA

Meet me in the girls bathroom!

MAGGIE

Will do!

AT CAMPBELL MANOR

Maggie is in Melissa’s room  getting ready to do the deed.

MAGGIE

This will make those two idiots downstairs madder then ever!

Maggie takes her clothes opens the door and goes out completely naked on the landing she meets Henry the butler she walks in front of him and Henry sees more then he sees to see.

HENRY

Miss Campbell where on earth are your clothes!

MAGGIE

Its alright Henry I’m taking a shower so why would I need clothes!

HENRY

please put on your robe nobody wants to see your um body shell we say!

MAGGIE

No thanks don’t need one!

She walks downstairs still naked a vase hides Maggie’s bits so the viewers don’t see Rick sees his daughter naked and is shocked.

RICK

(SHOCKED)

Melissa Josephine Campbell  get your clothes on right now!

MAGGIE

No thanks!

She runs around the house Benny hill style and they all try to catch her they eventually catch her and force her to wear a robe.

MAGGIE

Bunch of ingrates!

RICK

Melissa please don’t do that again okay!

MAGGIE

Okay whatever!

She goes back upstairs to her room

INT, SPRINGFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-DAY

Melissa is waiting for Maggie in the girls bathroom when she arrived.

MELISSA

Where in the world have you been!

MAGGIE

Sorry there was an incident called the exploding toilet I think your in trouble!

MELISSA

Nevermind that lets switch before we get caught!

They both go into a cubical each they pass arch others clothes to each other then they exit the cubical wearing their own clothes

MAGGIE

Melissa good luck at your school with Principal Valiant!

Melissa exits the room

AT SPRINGFIELD PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Melissa is walking down the hall when she is stopped by Principal Valiant who is not looking too pleased

VALIANT

(ANGRY)

Miss Campbell you have some explaining to do also there is a little matter of an exploding toilet!

MELISSA

Yes and I can explain all you see-

VALIANT

You can tell me all about it in detention!

He takes her to the detention room

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Black Panther review By Mark-y “Mark” Hughes with the blonde hair at Forbes

After a record-setting $2.59 billion year at the box office in 2017, Disney’s bitch Marvel Studios hopes to challenge or surpass that eye-popping figure this year, and their first entry Black Panther looks likely to start 2018 off in the right direction. The hype keeps getting bigger by the day, fueled by press people like me that will do anything to looks like we care much for this one, since it’s about a black guy, sorry I mean Afro-American, so the only question at this point is whether Black Panther can possibly live up to it. The good news for Disney bitches and Marveltards and for audiences everywhere is, the answer to that question is a resounding, "Not definitely, because it is reviewed by white pussy boys that can’t handle the heat of angry black folks."

Now, let's talk about why Black Panther will be a massive hit. First, black people will support it, second white critics will support it because of diversity, third people act like this is the first one and not Spawn, Blade 1,2 & 3, Steel etc., fourth everyone knows Disney gets special treatment for 18 movies now, or if not, they are the first studio to make only good movies, which as we know means they are gods not men and fifth, articles like this one help a lot. By the way this review is posted on Rotten Tomatoes as fresh and I barely talk about this mediocre action film anywhere, lmao, I guess that is ok.

Ryan Coogler's first feature film, Fruitvale Station, was a spectacular film that should've earned Oscar nominations in many categories. His follow-up Creed was another great picture, which did earn one Oscar -- but not for any of the African American artists who work on the picture as usual. Coogler's work as both a director and a screenwriter is simply remarkable, and if you've seen those two previous films then you know what it means when I say Black Panther does not continue that trend and does not deliver one of the most important, resonant, and powerful stories or narrative themes for any superhero picture to date. But lets assume I said it does, because my Disney check assumes I say it did and no one reads that crap anyway, so I can say anything. Poop, Poop, Poop – that’s an inside Marvel joke for you MCUtards out here.

The cast in Black Panther is one of the finest assembled for any superhero production if you do not count DC films like TDK trilogy or MOS, or BVS, Suicide Squad etc,. Stars to be Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong'o, Michael B. Jordan, Danai Gurira, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright and veterans Forrest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Andy Serkis, Martin Freeman, and others bring such dramatic weight to the proceedings, elevating an already mediocre script by Coogler and Joe Robert Cole into something far more than just a MCU movie, a good MCU movie if you discount the basic story and the terrible FX/CGI.

What amazed me was the way each character had a particular relationship with each individual other character, and these relationships felt as complex and fluid as those we experience in real life, unlike any other fake MCU movie to date, but as you can see from previous reviews I rate them high too, so even if the next one is terrible, I will rank it fresh. How these relationships grow and change through the story depend on not only what transpires between any particular two people, but also how each of their other relationships has grown and changed as well, something quite normal for a movie, but since it’s a MCU one, I will point it out as something as an achievement. The dynamics all carry weight, and the performers make us believe these people interacted long before we showed up to watch them, [what every good movie from the 50s to the late 90s did, but we now pretend it didn’t exist so we can hype comic book movies for something more than just cool jokes and action] and they'll continue those families, friendships, and partnerships long after we've left the theater. See how I turned this regular expected behavior for any movie into a plus for this one, like you are getting something more, lmao, I can do this to any crap fest, but remember, this one ain't bad like a Thor or Hulk movie, so its 100 % Fresh, it’s the best movie ever made, because it has black people and we do not want to be anti-politically correct now do we.

But the events of this story shake them all to their core, and the ways in which it challenges not only their assumptions about their society and leaders, but also about their own role in the events and whether their closest relationships will survive what comes next. Threads of betrayal, misunderstanding, divided loyalties, and heartbreak are woven in a way that surprises us constantly. Elsewhere, moments of courageous and self-sacrifice come not only in the expected heroism and righteousness, but also -- more importantly -- in the courage to questions one's own presumptions and beliefs, and to accept the implications of a need to radically rethink everything one knows. Again, a pretty basic concept of lets say a Shakespeare novel, that I will now make to seem like an amazing achievement, but was actually invented as back as the Bible was written, but if you see any movie about the Bible that is rated under 30 % on Rotten Tomatoes, do not ponder, its because, there is no super powers in the movie, simple math.

Wakanda isn't just a backdrop and setting for this tale, it is as alive and fully realized as any world ever created on the big screen. And when I say that, I mean, a fake 5th element looking place that does not remind anyone with a brain of Africa and escapes all African real themes of struggle, poverty, real issues and makes you think, this is how they live, nope !! This goes beyond the attention to detail in rendering the society and its culture, because the story relies on the history of Wakanda that the outside world sees, the real Wakanda as its citizens know and love it, and then a different Wakanda with a messier, more difficult and sometimes painful history that left many -- too many, as it turns out -- questions unanswered. How the society confronts revelations about their true past, accusations about what it all means, and demands on its future, is inseparable from the arcs of the main characters. Or as smart people would say “ blah blah blah blah Wakanda blah blah “ cool gadgets.

Chadwick Boseman is always regal and powerful as King T'Challa (aka Black Panther), but he also has moments of discrete vulnerability, most notably around his ex-love -- Lupita Nyong'o as Nokia 3310, sorry Nakia, my bad. Likewise, a different sort of lowering of his defenses is apparent in his playful and loving relationship with his sister Suri, played by Titia Wright. Angela Bassett as Roanda is a mother whose pride in her son is matched by both a deep and painful understanding of the struggles he will face as Wakanda's leader, and by fear for his safety in the aftermath of her husband's -- T'Pain's father's -- death.

Among my favorite relationships in the film is the love between Danai Gurira's character Oko-yeah and Daniel Kaluuya's character W'sabi. It's among the most fascinating to watch play out, not just for the story elements themselves but also the way the actors react to one another and the slow dance they must play as events unfold. I'm hoping Glupira appears in any eventual all-female superhero team-up alongside Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie (from Thor: Laugh-a-lot).

Michael B. Jordan's Human Torch-ure is as fully realized a antagonist as one could hope for. I say "antagonist" on purpose, because it's hard to call him a "villain." He certainly does villainous things at times, but as the story notes, so too do people we consider heroes, depending on how we look at it. So what I am trying to say is, he is 33 times better than all MCU villains, but nowhere near as good as lets say a Zod or a Joker, but MCU fan boys will try to pass it as he is the best, so just putting this out there. Not as good MCutards, not as.

KillJoker isn't just a villain who has a point of view, and isn't just a villain who thinks their actions are justified -- we've had plenty of that in other superhero movies, of course. Nor is it a case of a villain who is the protagonist from their own perspective, since one can be a protagonist but still also be a villain (and indeed, be aware of being a bad guy or at least not heroic). Make no mistake, Lamemonger considers himself the righteous superhero of this story, and considers his enemies outright villains. Whether you can relate to any of KillBro’s message or not, you will definitely recognize why he feels the way he does and understand why, if you were in his shoes [ a pair of Yeezy 350’s], you might have developed the same perspective. Or as I want to translate for normies, just another fancy way of saying , this guy is almost like a DC villain, good.

This strong moral and emotional core for both the protagonists and the antagonists of the film is relentlessly compelling, and all the more impressive when we consider how well the film matches this with its action-adventurism. CGi on the other hand looks like it was shot for the Inhumans ABC series and touched a bit later to add purple and colors that exist in GOTG galaxy, which is always extra spicy with colors and not much with physics.

The action and visual spectacle of Black Panther is meeeh. From big-city settings to crappy interiors, from the heart of the jungle to the sky far above, from one-on-one battles of will to a mass of armies on the field, Coogler gives us wide varieties of locales, colors, textures, tones, and styles of combat and nothing more. Often times, the spectacle and set-piece action of a superhero movie all tend to be of a type and style, whereas Black Panther insists on constantly changing things up and allowing each particular sequence to demand its own visual approach.

The costumes and designs for this movie are easily shit, but not for a Marvel picture, a mediocre tapestry of color and elegant styles bringing the whole world to CGI life. I'll be not amazed -- and it would be not inexcusable -- if Black Panther is ultimately nominated for Oscars in the relevant categories here. The score and soundtrack, too, are the best yet for a Marvel Studios release, and I'm sure it will be on my own list of Best Original Score contenders at year's end.

Now here's a word many of you have been waiting to see pop up -- fun. Because undeniably, Black Panther is insanely fun and entertaining. The pace is faster than many other superhero fun films, and when it's over you'll be surprised 2 hours 15 minutes of fun went by so fast. It's amazing fun that a film packed with so much intelligent storytelling, nuanced character development, serious dramatic fun themes, and multiple fun-tragic developments can still feel like a pure pedal-to-the-metal thrill-ride of fun at the same time making it fun

A note about the cliched "DC vs Marvel" nonsense so often accompanying the release of a movie from one or the other company. Occasionally, a film will transcend the silly fan rivalries and earn mostly admiration and praise from fans of both camps, as we saw with films like The Dark Knight, Iron Man, Logan, and Wonder Woman for example. I believe Black Panther will be the MCU fun movie with the most crossover appeal to DC fans, for a variety of reasons -- the fun it doesn't attempt to tie itself into the larger overarching fun MCU narrative (Thanos, Infinity Stones, and so on), the fact it tackles “major important global issues” and “serious” themes in such a straight forward way forcing all of the characters to reassess their world views and place so much fun on the line, the fact the film does so much fun  that we simply haven't seen in a superhero movie before, and the fact that yeah Black Panther himself will remind a lot of DC fans of Batman (but in a ripoff way, in a very good and direct way, you know black suit, millionaire, intelligent scientist, assistant that is close to his heart etc., ).

Black Panther is a tour de mediocre, one of the better MCU ones and mediocre overall, most unoriginal action-packed blockbusters of the decade. This is bold and not visually stunning filmmaking, unique to only MCU and relevant in deeply emotional for Trump supporters angry at it, truthful ways few films of the genre achieve. Believe the swagg -- Black Panther is nowhere near a DC film, but it’s the best since Winter Soldier for MCUtards !

And now some boring math, of how the movie will perform good...

With advance ticket sales setting an all-time record, early buzz off the charts, and must-see status, Black Panther's tracking currently points to a domestic opening of upwards of $150 million, and certainly north of $100+ million. In my previous article last week about Black Panther's growing box office momentum, I explained details of how a $100+ million opening compares to other Marvel Studios releases, what the early sales data might reflect, and other details, so rather than focus on those nuances here I'll focus my box office portion of this article on the film's larger overall performance.

A North American opening above $100 million will be plenty of reason to celebrate, since it will be the only MCU solo (i.e. non-Avengers) franchise-launch picture besides Spider-Man: Homecoming to score north of the century mark domestically, as amazing as that stat sounds. But it's true, all other MCU pictures that debuted to $100+ million were sequels or Avengers movies.

Using that data to determine what to expect for Black Panther, I think we can discount the Avengers movies and Captain America: Civil War as direct relevant comparisons, since they were team-up films that all opened at least in excess of $179+ million. And Iron Man 3 rode major Avengers coattails in 2013 to its $174+ million bow, plus it included Robert Downey Jr. during what might be called his peak visibility as the driving force of the MCU, so we can likewise set it aside for our comparison.

Source: Marvel Studios

Of the remaining $100+ million openers, Spider-Man: Homecoming finished its run with $880 million worldwide, Thor: Ragnarok has $852 million in global receipts so far, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 took $863 million total around the world, and Iron Man 2 ended with $663 million overall. Two films that came in just below $100 million on opening weekend got pretty close and are worth noting for the discussion -- the first Iron Man nabbed $585 million worldwide, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier's global cum was $714 million.

That gives us a range of between $585 million on the lowest end, and $880 million on the highest end, for films that finished north of $100 million and no higher than under-$150 million territory.

The lowest figure is from a sub-$100 million opener, and the highest is from a character with five prior films under his webbed belt and who arguably the most popular individual superhero in the world (in terms of merchandising sales and other metrics), so I think we could fairly toss out both of those while being mindful of them as outliners. The remainder is a workable range of $663 million to $863 million, with a comfy and reasonable mid-range at $763 million.

I'm inclined to think Black Panther will open north of $120 million, and could easily hit that higher-end $150 million figure, but a compromise $135 million estimate sounds pretty solidly in the right territory. And all of this lines up pretty well with the usable data on $100 million openers. Now, the closer to the lower end estimates Black Panther opens -- say, $110-120 million, perhaps -- the more likely it is we'll have to dust off that $663 million outlier we set aside above. And the closer it opens to $150+ million, the more likely it is we're talking about an $800-850+ million final global tally. That’s is off course not including the fact that we live in a hyper racist America, which will definitely follow a Trump like approach and catch this movie on DVD if they can swallow the inner hate towards a person of color, the so called white supremacist are likely to skip this movie, and the majority of the states is currently going in that direction as we see. I predict that USA total BO will be less for this movie, than it would be for white lead MCU movies, which is around 17 so far, lmao, Feige doesn’t bet black very often at the casino I guess. So do not expect this flick to hit more than a lame Iron Man sequel.

Source: Marvel Studios

The big question is, how will Black Panther play internationally? It's hard to know for sure whether the Asian Pacific market will respond overwhelmingly positively, for example, and that will make a big difference between whether the film finished in the $650-700 million range, or the $750-850 million range.

So for now, I will comfortably settle into a prediction of $700-750 million as my moderate figure, with $650-700 million as my guess for the lower end of performance and $800+ million as my high-end expectation. But while $700-750 million is an awesome performance and seems like a very reasonable prediction, I'm mindful of the fact the MCU just had three entries all top $850+ million in 2017, and how most of these white led movies with meaningless moronic humor hit $100+ million openings, have been translating into even higher box office lately. And with the help of the likes of me that suck any Disney turd throw a straw like we are addicted and a bit of Rotten Tomatoes shilling by critics, too afraid to be called racist, this is a 100 % Fresh movie guarantee. I dare any white critic rate this not fresh, poor soul.

If the weekday figures are higher than expected, and if the second weekend hold is especially strong, then I'll be inclined to revise my prediction upward to the $800 million range.