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SEASON FINALE

ITS HERE WE'RE HERE IVE SPENT THE LAST THREE HOURS TRYING TO DRAW AND NOW IM GONNA GO PEE AND HOPEFULLY ??? GET THROUGH THIS SEASON FINALE UNINTERUPTED !!!!!!

AKSJHAKDJHA SORRY THE LIKE SLOW STRIP OF THE PANTS BEING SHOWN EQUALLY FOR THE BOTH OF THEM IS SO FUNNY

Wait oh my god sorry okay this finale is 2 and a half hours long im gonna. have to come back to this <3 AND WE'RE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i bruised the inside of my mouth or something idk but it HURTS and its v distracting so drawing is a fucking pain in the god damn ass and im simlutaniously figuring out the anatomy of the fucking troll version of some of my ocs for a homestuck au SO THIS WILL BE A COOL FUN TIME

OH YEAH are you realizing that he's like TORTURED now or something ???? also he's like BUFF NOW :( i miss his fat hairy man bod - HOW HAS HE BEEN ABLE TO KEEP MUSCLE ON ??? LIKE THEY DID NOT FEED YOU THAT MUCH

please don't talk about going on a date right now BUT AT THE SAME TIME AKSJDHAKSDJH BUT ALSO YEAH I AM ALSO DREAMING ABOUT BREADSTICKS AND LASASGNA

dont be horny rn please its been like 5 minutes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ARE YALL GONNA FUCK RIGHT NOW ??????? ITS LITERALLY BEEN 5 MINUTES OH MY GOD ????????????????? thank you holy SHIT THE PHONE RINGING SAVES THE DAY FOR ONCE INSTEAD OF CAUSING MORE PROBLEMS

but also immediately jumps to the kids about to jump into doing something like real stupid and el is onthe road and not close by and AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

this is a MOVIE that we're watching so im gonna be stressed the fuCK out and pausing so much - WOW STEVE COOL FLIP AKDJHAKLDJHALSKJDHASLKDJHASKJDH

DUSTIN IN A GILLIE SUIT1111111111~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i guess i understand where people are coming from with Steve and Eddie but only because they're both people who have been characterized based on their appearance and not their personalities which is something that even Eddie pointed out in the woods when talking to him ???? I think they're interesting PEOPLE but i think ive been infected by the deeper shit (points @ em and james) to care too much!!!!!!!!!!! I do get it tho blowing the shippers kisses

i LOVE Argyle like my guy you are having conversation with yourself in your mind and you are NOT including anyone else <333 LOVE YOU FOR THAT ASKDJHAJK

oh my god he has gamer lights OH NO THATS. MAX MAX HAS A GAMER LIGHT AKJDSHALSDJH

whats the point of the blue lights/black lights are they ??? invisible or just ??????? NAH CAUSE HE'S REACTING TOO THEM but whats ???????? why BLUE thematic??????? DID I MISS SOMETHING ??????????

AUGH YEAH OKAY SO THIS IS ALL GONNA COME TOGETHER EVERYTHINGS GONNA CONVERGE INTO THEM LITERALLY TRRYING TO HUNT DOWN AND KILL EDDIE I AHHHHHHHHHHH i wanna explODE

yeah okay yeah just break into the fuckingprison again ofc okay yeah <3 sure <3 yeah <3 I love u Murray you're so right the voice of reason even if you're a little out of it <33333

POTENTIALLY LOSE UR JOB FOR A SINGLE JOINT MY DUDE!!!!! (me too tho tbh) (might order my ass some weed)

THAT FREEZER IS GONNA BE SO FUCKING COLD HOLY SHIT LIKE YEAH I GUESS!!!!!! THERES NO WAY IN HELL YOU EMPTIED THAT SHIT OUT AND CLEARED ALL THE CRYSTALS THO !!!!!!!!!

that is the CLEARNEST fucking freezer i have ever seen

ALSO ARGYLLEEEEEE MAKING THE PIZZA BEING AS SERIOUS AS THIS IS SO GOOD I LOVE HIM I LOVE HIM I LOVE HIM

KSDJFHSDKJLFHSKDJFH ARE YOU ACTUALLY GONNA JUST PLAY YOUR MUSIC IN THE UPSIDE DOWN ??? YEAH BABEY ROCK THE FUCK ON YOUR FUNKY LITTLE QUEER

Love when they show audio through the walkies for distress and shit JUST LIKE WHEN HENRY MASSACERED THE LAB PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh i just noticed HOppers fucking jaCKET - BACK INTO THE HOLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

dhsjkaDLSJAKHD god i love max and Lucas SO FUCKING MUCH!!!!!!!!!!! IM SO GLAD WE GET TO SEE INTERJECTIONS OF THEM BEING THEMSELVES WITH EACH OTHER DOING THE MOST LIKE. TEENAGER THINGS POSSIBLE ?? TOGETHER?? I AHHHHH this is literally a life or death situation too

STOPPPPP THE WAY SHE DREW THEIR FUCKING HAIRRR AKSJHDALJDHAKJH

OOGOSHDFJSDFLDSKJFH I WAS ABOUT TO BE LIKE OH SHIT IS. IS HE NOT THERE ??? IS IT NOT HIM ????

SMALL BREAK TO GET MY TSHOT I FREAKED OUT SO MUCH BC IT'S HURT THE LAST FEW TIMES AND I'VE BLED AND THIS TIME? NOTHING. NOT EVEN A PINCH

HAWAIIN PIZZA ENJOYERS

oh are yall arebout to have. a conversation ? are you about. to ??????? are you abOUT to come out ?????????? or AALUDE to it?? because Will has a mild aversion to just saying what he means?????

GOD i fucking WISH i had a sibling like this holy shit LIKE DAMN THE SUPPORT THE LOVE i konw Jon has like so much guilt and feels so responsible for Will and his pain BUT GOD GOD GOD THE HUGGG PLEASEEEE AKJSHDASLAJSDLAKJDS SIBLINGS WHO LOVE EACH OTHER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

STOP THE PIZZA GLASSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! are there no. rags? you could have used to tie around her head? KJSHDFKSDJHFSKJHFSDKJH

IS THE BLUE LIGHT IMPORTANT IDK WHAT BLUE MEANS WHY DID THEY CHOOSE BLUE OTH IN CHARACTER AND ALSO PRODUCTION WISE WHAT DOES BLUE MEAN ???????

AS MUCH ASI HATE BILLY THE FACT SHE REFERS TO HIM AS HER BROTHER AFTER HIS DEATH IS JUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OUGUHH THATS. SOMETHING please girlie this is. HER OPENING UP LIKE THIS TOO IN FRONT OF LUXAS TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

girl you do not need to feel guilty for wishing death like that ofc you would OFC YOU WOULD ME TOO ME TOO!!!!!!!!

oh MAX MAX IM SORRY. i love this plan but also i dont know if like opening up is a part of his whole thing like bottling it up and suffering is kinda his whole thing ???????

GOD VECNA NEVER MIND JUST LIKE PREY ON FEARS SHE DIDNT EVEN KNOW SHE FUCKING HAD GOD DAMN aksdjhaskjdh

A MAX MEMORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IM DSKFJHSKFJDHS WAIT SORRY I WAS GONNA SAY SOMETHING ABOUT HOW SWEET IT WAS THAT EDDIE WAS DOING THIS FOR CHRISSY THE DEDICATION BUT I THINK I MISREAD THE FUCKING SUBTITLES WHEN THE BEAST FLEW ?????? SNARTS?????????????

OK AY OKAY ASKJDHKASJ NO IM JUST DYSLEXIC IT SAID SNARLS

EW CALLING HER MAXIME FEELS LIKE YOURE DEADNAMING HER ????????? GOD I HATE THE FUCKING. LIKE GOD YOU. AHHHHHHHHH THE!!!!!! knowing tha tthey cut out a lot of Billy being somehow MORE blatantly racist and watching them chasing after Erica ://///

GOD I WANNA KILL AND HURT AND HARM

is it wrong that my attention is NOT on the adults in Russia like akJDHSKJDH IS There ??? something important i should focus on ???? witht htis specific arc??? ALSO WHY DIDN'T THEY EAT HIS FUCKING FACE JUST SCRATCHED IT TO SHIT ?????? MEANWHILE THEY BE EATING A BUNCH OF PEOPLE'S ENTIRE HEADS?

THE. SHAODW WHENT ITNO THE M ??? SHUT UP. STHU UP ARE YOU. BRO THIS IS LITERALLY LIKE LOST LMAO NVM MY ASS IS PAYING ATTENTION SHUT THE FUCK UP

LITTLE BABY MAXXXXXX THATS!!! A LITTLE BABY TRANSMASC IF I'VE EVER SEEN ONE ????? <- (projecting projecting projecting projecting)

EW FUCKING FLESH BALOONS???? OH.

THE VOICE OF AN ANGEL <3

getting hsi fucking STINK everywhere :/

I WAS SO CONSUMED BY RAGE (and looking at dental differences between diets) I COULNT COMMEN TON JASON BEING A FUCKING FREAK ASS MORRON WHO IS AN IDIOT WHO I HATE AND IS FUELED BY BIGOTRY AN DLOOKING LIKE ARCHIE FUCKING ANDREWS I WANNA KILL HIM

EDDIE AND DUSTTTINNNNNN FEEL THE SAME WAY ABOUT THEM AS I DO STEVEN DUSTIN. THOSE ARE HIS BIG BROTHERS. HIS DADS!!!! HEALTHY BUT FREAK ASS MALE INFLUENCES IN HIS LIFE B C HE DOESNT HAVE THAT AT HOME

IS THERE A REASON ROBIN IS DRESSED LIKE THAT ??? LIKE WITH THE HAT ??????? I GET WHY DUSTIN DRESSED UP THE WAY HE DID BUT AKSJDHAKSJDH ASKDJ WHATS WITH THE HAT???????

ALSO DAMN YALL HOLY FUCKING SHIT YOU'RE GETTING YOUR SHIT ABSOLUTELY ROCKED?

AAHSIFDSKFH AHHH IWA YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH CLIMB FASTER PLEASEEE GO GO GO GO EDDIE PLEASE I FEEL LIKE YOU DIE I FEEL LIKE IVE SEEN THINGS ABOUT YOU LIKE DYING THAT LIKE. ARE YOU GONNA BE A SACRIFICE? IS THAT IT? YEAH. YEAH I CAN SEE IT IN YOUR EYES. YOU'RE NO LONGER BEING A COWARD OR SOMETHING.

DUSTIN IM SO SORRY AHHH ASDHAKJDH BROOOOOOOOOO

FUCKING PEDDLIN A THTE FCUCKING SPEED OF LIGHTTTTT

JESUS CHRIST

GOD YOU DELUSIONAL ASSHOLE HOLY SHITTTTTT

DAMN OKAY LUCAS OKAY OKAY WHAT A FUCKING COME BACK ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Henry literally just wants everyone to be autistic and tbh i dont see anything wrong with that like if i had the chance to become a creature and live in the autism dimension i might take it ya know just saying

AUTISM TO AUTISM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KILL

DUSTIN BABY I DONT THINK >????? YOU'RE OKAY. YEAH. SURE. MAYBE DON'T ??? KING OW

YEAHHH CALLING BACK BABEYYY YOU GOT THIS YOU'RE NOW YOUR DND CHARACTER I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT HE'S CALLED!! BUT YEAHHHHHHHH

JESUSS I JUST FUCK FAKSHJDASLKJDHLASKD JHMAX DOESN TKNOW WHATS GOING ON WITH JASON AND LUCAS RIGHT NOW BUT ASKDJHSALDJH DSFHSDKJFHKJ

THIS IS. IDK. PARELLE FROM THE DANCE THEYRE. YA KNOW. ?? QUEER WOMEN. HOPE THAT MAKES ANY SENSE AT ALL IM SO ASDHAKJSDHAKSJH

y aknow i said the vein in his forehead was prominent before but like NOW? damn king. Damn. migrain central

IS DUSTIN ABOUT TO SEE THEM FUCKING LIKE. OKAY HES NOT DEAD YET BUT LIKE I DONT THIN KEDDDIE IS GONNA MAKE IT OUT OF THIS LIKE YA KNOW WHITE BOY SACRIFICAL LAMB OF THE SEASON OR WHATEVER

HENRY THATS SO WEIRD STOP DON'T SAY SHIT LIKE THAT. ALSO DAMN OKAY JUST LAUNCH HER INTO YOUR MIND PALACE WHICH AGAIN!!!!! IDKY YOUR HOUSE IS IN FUCKING SHAMBLES

oh her being strung up to the DOOR feels like something. like everyone else has their own like Obolisk or wahtever however u spell that!!!!!!! BUT NO EL GETS A DOOR!!!!!

PAPA IS DEAD

BUT LIKE IS HE ??? HE GOT SHOT IN THE ASS????

YOU WERE DIFFERENT(ATUSTICTIC) LIKE ME (AUTISTIC)

THERES A TSUPID FUCKING AD THAT KEEPS POPING UP WHEN I FREEZE AGAIN SO ICANT TAKE PROPER FUCKIGN SCREENSHOTS BUT I DESPERATELY WANT TO O H MY GODDDD

LIKE JUST EL SAYING HE MADE YOU INTO THIS !!!!! GOING BACK TO EVERYTHING IVE SAID ABOUT HENRY SO FAR AND NOT BELIEVING WHAT BRENNER SAID OR THE NARRATIVE HE WAS TRYING TO SPIN ABOUT HENRY BEING EVIL AND ALWAYS BEING EVIL AND ALWAYS BEING DESTINE TO BE THIS THING BECAUSE HE WAS NO LONGER IN BRENNER'S FUCKING CONTROL !!!!!!!

AHHH AND NOW HENRY SAYING HE WAS NO MONSTER HE WAS JUST A MAN BECAUSE LIKE I SAID SADSAKJFHKDSJFH HENRY IS A LITERAL PHYSICAL MONSTER !!!!!!! SOMETHING SOMETHING IMIGERARY OF LIKE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VIEWS OR WAHTEVER

SHE SENT YOU TO THE AUTISM DIMENSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU FOUND THE. THE SMOKE MONSTER. THE. !!! SHUT UP STOP STOP THATS ? THE . LOST ? THE ADHKSJDHASLKDJHSAKDJH THE SHADOW ???? WAS LITERALLY A DUDE ??????? AND NOW ITS. WOW

wait so did Henry make the upside down like ??? how did ??? the town form ?????? liKE whasjd ?????????? made a diaorama ?????????????? ALL THIS TIME WE'VE BEEN BUILDING IT FOR YOU ??!!!! THE UPSIDEDOWN ???????

GOD EW OKAY

im sorry this is so fuCKing funny liKe i know he's like gonna destroy the whole world like thats his plan bUT LIKE THE FACT HE'S FOCUSED ON A LITTLE TOWN IN INDIANA IS SO FUNNY LIKE IK ITS BC YOU "DIED" THERE BUT. HAWKINS???? INDIANA?????

HEnry you're being kinda Creepy now but I GET ITS BC YOU HID HER THE FIRST TIME YOU CUASED A MASSACER BUT STILL

haha Chocking and Dying juST like Suzi'e little sister was On the floor ????

WILL I THIS IS. LIKE WHEN MIKE WAS THE ONLY MEMORY THAT WILL REMEMBERED - GOD i dont know what this reminds me of its something and im never gonna fucking remember it

YEAHH LUCASSS YEAHHH PLEASE SAVE HER PLEASE SAVE HER PLEASEEEEE GOD NO NO NO NO OH MY GOD HER FUCKING HAND IS GONNA BE BUSTED AND AHASKHDJHD AHHHH OH MY GOD. EW GIRL HOW WILL YOU RESET THAT HOLY SHIT THATS DISGUSTING

intermission i have to pee thers an hour left <3

BLAST HIS ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBLITERATE THEIR FUCKING ASSES MURRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COOK EM!! FRY EM!!!! BURN EM UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAHHH BABBEYYYYYYYYYYYYY I LOVE THAT ITS A HIVE MIND AND THEYRE ALL DUFFERING THROUGH THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i have NO IDEA how long all of that was taking place but HOW THE FUCK DID ANY OF THEM NOT DIE THEY WERE BEING FUCKING ??? CHOKED FOR SO LONG

EW HES SO STANCED UP ASKJDHASKJDHAKJH

STOP OH MY GOD . THE? SWORD??????? WERE THE FUCK DID THAT COME FROM THE

FINAL EPISODE IS ABSOLUTE SO DND CODEDI MEANT THE ENTIRE SHOW IS OBVLISLY BUT ??? ASJKDHADLJASLHDKJASHDKJ HTHE SWORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

see this is why the party should never fucking split up :/

WHY ARE YOU GIVING AKJSDHLSAKJDH THE FUCKING SCOOBY DOO ASS VILLAIN SPEACH ??????????????????? YOU MEDDLING KIDS!!!!! AND YOUR DOG TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

where did hopper learn to fIGHT WITH A FUCKING SWORD ASKJDASLKDJHASDKJDH LIKE ???

MOLOTOV HIS FUCKING ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GOD I love how prevelant lyrics are in this fucking show like AHHHHHH ASJDHLAKSJDASKJDHASKJDH FUCK I FORGOT ABOUT MAX AKSJHDSAKJHDAKJH

BRO YOU ARE LITERALLY ON FIRE ???????? NANCY JUST HOLDING HER FUCKING GUNNNNN PLEASEEEEE SOLDIER ASS

YALL ARE LIKE PLAYING DIFFERENT TTRPGS AT THIS POINT AKSJDHASLKDJASDKJH

WHY DID HE ??? THROW HIS ARMS LIKE THAT LIK EHE AS COVERING HIS JUNK ???????????????

OH HIS FUCKING ORPSE IS JUST GONE ????

and Eddie. oh that man is. yeah he's ? dead. KJAHDKJSHAKDAJSH BAD HUH? YEAH GIRL <3

JUST GET YOU TO A HOSPITAL OKAY? ok

STOP THE TITLE OF THE SONG JUST FLASHED ACROSS THE SCREEN SHUT UP WHEN ITS COLD I'D LIKE TO DIE ???? SUHT UP LMA SDHASKJDLSAKDJH

I KNEW HE WAS GONNA DIE BUT DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IM SORRY TO DUSTIN SPECFICALLY

YOU ARE GONNA GRADUATE KING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3333

AND HE!!! SAID !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU TO DUSTIN STOPPP THIS IS ASKJDALSDJKHD SO MUCH ACTUALLY OH MY GOODDDDDDD WHAT THE FUcK AKASDKJSADKSAH FUCK THE STUPID FANDOM FOR M AKING NOTHING BUT GAY SHIP ART AND NOTHING ABOUT HOW EMOTIONAL DUSTIN'S CONNECTION TO EDDIE IS

FUCKING MAX OH MY GOD OH MH DO GOH M GOD YEAH GRL YOU WONT DIE ITS OKAY ITS OKAY IT SOKAY AND EL ELE EL ELE ELELE IM SORRY YOURE IN A FUCKING LIKE PIZZA PLACE

BRO IM GONNA THORW UP HOLY SHIT AHHHHHHHHHHH

GOODDDDDD GOD DAMN IT GOD DAMN IT OH MY GOAHDKAJSHLDAKJDH ALSDUDSHFDSLKJFHDLSKJFHSDKHSLKFHSDFKJHSDDFKJTR AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH BYEAHKDJSKAJHSLD BYE JASON HOLY SHIT ?????????????? LMAO SORRY ACTUALLY HE KINDA DESERVED THAT

ya know in season 1 or whatever when i made the monster house reference? yeah

GOD DAMN THOUGH HOLY SHIT BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BYE HAWKINS GOD DAMN !!!!

THAT WAS SO MUCH OLY FUCK

ew her fucking ARM ?

NO ????? I MEAN YEA QUEEN I DONT KNOW IF YOU HAVE A CHOICE ????????? ARE YOU. WHAT ????????? THE HEALER ??????????? FILLING HER WITH GAY THOUGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOW DO YOU DO A 2 DAY TIME SKIP AFTER THAT AKSJDHALSDJASDKJH AND ITS SUNNY AND ITS ? FSKHJSKDFJHJDH EVERYONE JUST LEAVING IN FUCKING DROVES EXCEPT THE PIZZA VAN

AND EARTHQUAKE????????????????????????? IS HAWKINS/INDIANA EVEN ON A FUCKING ???? FAULT LINE ??????

Eddie :(

THE WHEELERS JUST NOT FUCKING PACKING UP T O LEAVE? i swear to god if Ted opens his mouth im gonna strangle him i hate him so fucking mUCH

THEYRE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ARGYLE MY BELOVED!!! NO ONE KNOWS WHO THE FUCK HE IS BUT THATS FINE AKSJDHASDLAKJSDH

DUSTIN'S FUCKING HAIRRRRRRRR <3333333

WHERE THE FUCK IS LUCAS WHERE IS LUCAS AND ERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

roBin patting Steve onthe back askdjhasdlkjh Sorry king

NO THEY DO KNOW THEY KNOW. SHE KNOWS. shes ,,, in a coma ,,,,,,, im so glad shes alive oUGH AND ERICA IS WITH HIM TOOOOO OASKDJHASJDKH

oh and his eyE is so fucked up god king.

I LOVE HOW PHYSICAL THEY ALL ARE WITH EACH OTHER!!!!! JUST UNABASHEDLY FULL OF LOVE AND CARE FOR ONE ANOTHER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

are none of them like questioning where Joyce is ???????? ALSO where Is ????? Max's mom ???????????????? AKSJDH

DUSTIN'S LIMP!!!!!!!!

the missing board god this is sO JUST !!!! ALSO GOD YALL ? YOU HAVE DONE LITERALLY SO MUCH TO HELP AS IT IS???? THE PEANUT BUTTERR!!!!!!

Vickie :3c rOBIN YOU. ARE A DISASTER ASKDJHASLDKJSH BUT I GET IT I UNDERSTAND. HER LITTLE SMILEEEE AKSJDHLASKJDHASKDJ H PLEASEEE THIS IS. WOW. YEAH !!!! AUTISM AND ADHD !!!!!!!!!! YALL SHOULD KISS. AND STEVE SMILEEEEEE HES STOPPPPPPP THE LOVE AND SUPPORT HE HASSS FOR HER

DuST in my boy!!!!! PLEASE JST . SIR PLEASE LISTEN HE LOVED THAT MAN SO MUCH!!!! THE LIP QUIVER STOP I THINK IM GONNA CRY I THINK IM GONNA FUCKING OH IM. OHHHHH . OH THIS GOT ME. THIS GOT ME!!!!!!!!! I!!!!

ACTUAL PHOTO O FME THERE ARE LITERAL TEARS I AM SNOTTING I AM CRYING OH MY GO D I JUST I LOVE DUSTIN WITH MY WHOLE FUCKING HEART AND THE FUCKING LIP QUIVER J UST OH MY GOD IM NOT AKSJDH I HAVE IT PAUSED THEYRE SITTING DOWN IM SO AFRAID TO UNPAUSE IM GONNA THROW UP I AM SO EMOTIONAL

OUGGHGHGHH HIIAHSDAHHHHHHH I AM SNOTT ING!!!!!!!!!!!! LIKE OH MY GODDDDDD OH MY GOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EWAHHHHHHHHHHHHADDSHAKDA BRO IM I NEED TO PAUSE IM LITERALLY SOBBING IM A FUCKING MESS WHAT THE FUCK THIS IS LITERALLY JUST ABOUT DUST IN I AM LIERALLY CRYING FOR AND BECAUSE OF HIM

ITS BEEN 10 MINUTES IM OK NOW

so how do ... how will they let Joyce and them know where they re ???? if they havent been able to get a hole od them ???? and Hopper ???? NANCY I DONT THINK WATER IS SUPPOSED TO SOUND LIKE THAT

i love the tone shift at the end of the seasons where everything feels just normal again after the most brustal shit

ARGYLEEEEEEE WHY ARE YOU SQUATTING LIKE THAT AKSJDHKAJSDH

dont be JEALOUS of steve you can kiss him too

WILL GETS SO CLOSE when he talks to Mike

FUCKING THE BYERS ARE ALWAYS ON THE RIGHT AND THE WHEELERS ARE ALWAYS ON THE LEFT AJSDHASJDLKJH

oh Will baby yeah im So sorry. you can DEFENITELY FEEL ????? literally another autistic to autistic communication

IS IT THE SHORT HAIRED WOMAN BC GOOD LORD. the cOKEEEEE THE FUCKING PRODUCT PLACEMENT SHUT UP I KNOW ITS A MEMORY INVOLVING MAX BUT AKSJDHASLDJHLASKDJAHSKJDHLASKJH

OH El learning to go into the void ? without needing.... to ??? use tools? SHE WAS DRESSED DIFFERENTLY IN THERE TOO? AND HAD NO SHOES ON ?

oh its ur dad YOURE BOTH BALD!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOURE BOTH BALD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:( i miss his fat hairy self damn

he lOOKS so fucking funny with his bushy ass eyebrowSSSS

DONT JUST NOD AT HIM HUG MIKE ? thaNK YOU jesus

oh WILL IM AHHHH OHT HE PARTICLES. THE OVERLAY OF THE MUSIC. is that... ash ? like ????? lIke when????? volcanos errupt and shit it "snows" ??????????????? ALSO HOW IS THE AIR NOT LIKE SUPER TOXIC NOW TOO ??????????

THE CUT OFF WITH THE FLOWERSSS AND THE DEAD AHHHHHHHHHHH FUCK THATS

Hes doing it ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, hes bringign the autism dimension to us,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

LITERALLY EVERYONE STANDING IN PAIRS AND AGAIN WITH THE BYLERS ON ONE SIDE AND THE WHEELERS ON THE OTEHR ??? ASKDJHAKSJDH OKAY. ALSO ONE OF EVERY PAIR IS WEARING BLUE ??????????? DK WHAT THA TMEANS BLUE FEELS LIKE AN IMPORTANT COLOUR

THE FIRST SEASON FINALE TO NOT END WITH THE FUCKING THEME SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wow. damn. wow. ah

okay yeah okay yeah okay

i gottakhsd i gotakhsda hmmmmmmmm AH

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theres NO realistic way in hell some kid was chucking that shit every damn day and making it !!!!!!!!! bro would have smacked someone in the fucking FACE by now!!!!!

starting off with a freak ass routine gotcha gotcha gotcha !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

aGAGGLE OF BALD CHILDREN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

its been. 4 minutes and im already so uncomfortable with how they hold the kids hands to lead them around lmao

Brenner cant draw for SHIT girl if that was me id tell him i dont know bc its fucking UGLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH. HES RIGHT.

GOD hes. i hate hate hate hate hate hate his fucking face it makes me so uncomfortable.

GIRL HELLO !!!!!!!!! DAMN LMAO

EXPLODES THEM EXPLODESTHEM EXPLODES THEM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the TONE shift from the last season is really getting to me girlie like that last one didnt feel REAL and this one feels VERY present. even with the rainbow visuals in the room?

OUGHH GOD HES SO UNCOMFORTABLE.

HIS EXPRESSIONS ARE SO ???? HIS GASP SEEING A DEAD KID??? IDK HOW TO PLACE IT.

damn girlie what did you do !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EL'S !!!! FUCKING AUTISM ACCENT? LOVE HER. LOVE HER.

ARGYLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GODIM SO EXCITED TO MEET HIM !!!!!

I CANT PUT INTO WORDSS HOW MUCH I LOVE THE TONE SHIFT AND THEM BEING OLDER AND EL'S LETTER TO MIKE BEING !!!! SO.

THEYRE ALL SO BIG NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KAREN LOOKS SO CUTE AND TED? KILLS HIM.

SUZZIIEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND DUSTIN <3333333 THEYRE SO CUTE

STEVE AND ROBIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PEOOPLE WHO LIKE BOOBIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FUCK ING STE VE. BI MEN AND THEIR LESBIAN BESTIES ???

MAX IS NOT BEATING THE TRANS MASC ALLEGATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOT NOW NOT EVER NOT IN MY HEART

UCAS LOOK SO FU CKING GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! HIS HAIIRRRRRR

WHO TH FUCK IS THIS ARCHIE LOOKING WHITE MAN ?????

THEIR PANTS ARE TEAR AWAY ? I GUESS THOSE HAVE A FUCKING USE .... WHEN IT COMES TO SPORTS ? BUT STILL KAJDSHKJHADS IM FU CKING KAJHDKJAHSD. THEY DIDNT DIE SO WE WOULD LOOSE AT BASKETBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHUT UP

Lucas is making a good ass point butalso im so sorry he doesnt wanna be a loser nerd freak anymore :pensive:

the fu cCKING RUSSIANS LAKJSHDAKSJHDKJ HDAMN GIRLIE HOLY SHIT BE CAREFUL ? EW. EW? WHOSE THE LITTLE WHITE WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OH ELL BABY YOU GOT THIS. YOU GOT THIS!!!! GO AUTISM GIRLIE!!!!!!!!

IM GONNA KILL. EVERYONE IN THAT ROOM. !! PLEASE LET HER JUST. OUGHHGH GODD. WILL TEARING UP TOO. FUCKING EXPLODE HER!!!!!! EXPLODE THAT FUCKING. BITCH HOLY SHIT ?

WILL IS.

MAX ?? QUEER WHATS WITH THE... GREEN SCRUNCHIE?? THAT THE OTHER GIRLIES HAVE

LUCAS approaching Max who... is the only one who is like ? LOUDLY suffering with shit after watching Billy die and be traumatized vs the core group not NOT being traumatized but handling it VERY DIFFERENTLY ? like they always "bounced back" and Max isn't

o h JESUS WHAT THE FUCK HELLO ?????? bro aksjdhkasjhakhkKJHDFKJSDHFKJH DAMN I WOULD NOT HAVE LEFT THAT BATHROOM HELLO WHAT THE FUCK

Eddie doesnt SOUND like i thought he would ???? AKDHAKDJH i forgot about the hanky code my mans wearing

dustiinnNNSFNKJKSJH DUSTIN. AKJSDH!!!!!! MIKE'S FACE.

Eddie's vibe is. AKHASKDJASHD like my ex boyfriend from highschool

MURRYYYY !!! MISSED HIM. LOVE HIM. RIP ALEXEI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

she has nIPPLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ARGYLE AKSJHDKASJH!!!!!!!!!! MOPEY DICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NANCY LOOKS SO CUTE!!!

ARGYLE CALLING HIM A FUCKING GOOD BOY KJHSDKAHADSKJHADSKJH YELLING

im sorry literally N OON wants to play DnD you just have to find the gay people !!!!!!!!!!!!!! (40 years from now)

Out h ere being Mentally ill in da Woods as you do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what gay ass drugs are we selling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh hes DRAMATIC fucking theater kid. that man's NOT STRAIGHT !!!! and also defenitely has ADHD. chewing on his fucking HAIR !!! stimming i see u !!

EL BABY GIRL IM SO SORRY I WAN T TO EXPLODE THE WORLD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT TO KILL FOR HER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOY SHIT . MAKE THEM PISS THEIR PANTS GIRL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OO OoOOO H BABAKJSHD I FORGOT HER POW ERS ARENT ,,, WO RK ING,,, ABY IM,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, THIS IS FUCKING PAINFUL.

tHE focus not having been on Will the entire time except for a snippet here and there is REALLY NICE ACTUALLY likE!!! IDK BUT IT IS. TTHAT MANS FIGURING OUT HES QUEER TOO

MURRY JADKASLASKLJSADKJ !!!! MY MAN ABSOLUTEL LOSING HIS MIND

sTEVE IM AKSDJHS SORRY GIRLIE LMAOOOOOO fuc kinggGGGG TAMMMYYYYY AKSDJAKDHAKJSDHKAJSHD ROBINNN GIRLIEE IM SO FUCKING SORRRYY. JDKLKJDLKJFDSJLKDF I WA NNA FUCKING.

ERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BABY GIRL IS BACKKKK YEAHHHH FUCKING LOVE HER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND HER HAIIIRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT WAIT FOR HER TO DESTROY EDDIE

DESTROY HIM DESTROY HIM DESTROY HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the fucking mountain dew cansssss his DM set up is so good

I JUST LOVE HOW DND IS USED AS FORESHADOWING BABEY !!!

Dusstin and Erica working together like THIS IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UGH. love u lady applejack <33333

FUCKING GET IT ERICA!!!! LUCAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASSSEEEEEEEEE

YYYEAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i thOUGHT he was tlking to like a lizard and not a guitar AKSJD

IS Chrissy just experiencing like a psychotic break ?? delusions??? I cant tell if its like. ACTUALLY happening to her or something to do with the UD ? Dissociative seizures????? DISSOCIATIVE SEIZURES AND THE UD ?????

FEEL LIKE ALL THE SPIDER VISUALS AND SHIT ARE IMPORTANT AND I JUST DONT KNOW HOW YET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH IS THIS VECNA ? SIR !! YOURE. WET :/

BRO HELLO WHAT

KING WHAT DOES THAT M EAN

ASDASKJHD KASHDKASJH SORRY TO EDDIE WHO THOUGH YEAHHH A FRIEND :3c

GIRL WAHT THE FUCK EXORCIST SHIT HOLY HSHKJASJK LSHAJKHAD HE RE YEB ALLS!!!!!!!!! BROOOO AKSJDHKASHDKASHD

yeah so season 3 was. liike. different and now ? we're back at it!!!! we're back at it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALSRRIGH alright

ending with a half song again no lyrics inchresting

#bo posting #stranger things #st #live blogging #i did it boys #i finished it #now i have to wait for s5 #wow #i have so many theories and analysisesses to read #good fucking god that was something

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loki-the-trikster-god · 3 years ago

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Hello, friend! :) (This isn't Clyde, btw) I was just wondering if you had any recommendations for Shakespeare plays to read? I want to get familiar with his work, and since you are an expert in that field, I figured I might as well ask (0 pressure). I am reading Macbeth as a sort of introduction (after R&J), and then I want to read Hamlet (of course) and Othello (my dad loves this one). Also, when do you think I should watch Slings and Arrows? Post-read or later on? TYSM and have an amazing day!

Hi, dude!! Lovely to get an ask from you!

First of all it’s sweet of you to call me an expert, i would love to be thought of that way 🥰

Your choices are definitely good ones, those are the classics. If you’re doing hamlet and macbeth and you like tragedies you should also read King Lear, it’s usually grouped together with the other two (and also those three are featured in slings and arrow hehe). As far as others to read, you are basically legally required (/j to read a midsummer nights dream, and I also recommend my personal favorite, much ado about nothing. I will say, with the comedies especially but with all the plays, it can sometimes be hard to get Into them if you haven’t seen them. I have this problem with schools making you read the plays, although I think it’s good, cause no ones going to like it if they have to make sentence diagrams of “to be or not to be”, you know? Anyways, I advise you to look some of them up on YouTube if/when you have the time.

anyways back to recommendations. If you’re queer, the odds of which are decent, you’ll like the mistaken identity classics like twelfth night and as you like it. If you want a history, which you should probably have one if you’re going for general overall knowledge, the most accessible is probably Antony and cleopatra, which I have a fondness for. Ngl, I haven’t seen all the henriads, but if that’s your thing, Henry IV and Richard II are good. Not required for overall competency though.

That was probably way more info than you wanted lmao. Keep in mind I haven’t actually read most of these cover to cover, although I’ve read the classics ofc, these are my personal favorites to watch, and I think especially the mistaken identities plays don’t come across quite as well on paper, although they’re still fun to read.

Slings and arrows :DDDDD When to watch it... you should have read hamlet first, when I watched it the first time I had read hamlet and macbeth but not Lear and upon rewatching it after reading Lear I can say it does add something. Not that you’d miss anything on the surface if you didn’t know the works, it’s a pretty accessible comedy, especially for artsy people, but the structure of the plot does such a good job mirroring the play featured in the season that knowledge of the work gives it a special flavor, or did for me.

again, wayyy more than I’m sure u were looking for anon friend, always willing to ramble!! Also if u do watch slings and arrows pls tell me what u think of it (and don’t pay amazon it’s on YouTube in full)

#loki stuff #i should have an anon tag shouldnt i #:))))))))))#nothing to make my day like being asked about a special interest

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masterlist: oc bios;

DUNE.

cando -- sardaukar

[AU; ROYAL CONCUBINE] [ABO; ALPHA] cis male. he/him. straight. Cando is a higher ranking Sardaukar soldier stationed within the Imperial Palace. He is often tasked with guarding the Emperor's harem, a task he feels is beneath him. He is disdainful of Shaddam IV, and thinks of him as a spoiled aristocrat. He finds court intrigue tiresome, but engages in it insofar as it benefits him in some way. He feels the Sardaukar are languishing under Shaddam's rule, and longs for actual, challenging combat against worthwhile opponents. Cando has a dry sense of humor, is easily disgruntled, and slow to trust. Once his trust is gained, he is deeply protective.

tagged for cando.

torynn -- sardaukar (defector)

[AU; GIEDI PRIME] [AU; ROYAL CONCUBINE] [ABO; BETA] cis male. he/him. grey-ace. Torynn is a mid-ranking Sardaukar soldier sent to Arrakis in the attack on House Atreides. He is left behind when the assault is complete (varies by 'verse), and is ultimately captured by House Atreides alongside other Sardaukar prisoners. After watching his fellows die rather than admit to Shaddam's full involvement, and enduring a measure of not insignificant psychological warfare, Torynn decides there is no honor in dying for a dishonorable coward of a man who abandoned them to die in the desert. He testifies against Shaddam at the Landsraad, and is ultimately welcomed under House Atreides. Torynn is more easily amused than he would like to admit, and while he criticizes the softness of non-Sardakaur lifestyles, he is a fairly mild-tempered man.

tagged for torynn.

emma -- (ex-)imperial concubine

[AU; ROYAL CONCUBINE] [ABO; BETA] cis female. she/her. pansexual. Emma is a mischievous woman with a lot of irons in the fire. She specializes in court intrigue, and her business is finding out the business of others. Namely, she's always on the lookout for an out from Shaddam's harem. She knows he'll tire of her eventually, and she knows that some of the girls he tires of go missing entirely. She is particularly fond of Henry McNaught, the head of a Major House, House McNaught. Emma is a dedicated friend, a loyal ally, and a smooth negotiator. She's a good-humored woman who keeps her cards close to her chest, hiding a sense of quiet desperation, and a secret fear that she's running out of time to gain her freedom.

tagged for emma.

sophie -- seamstress of house atreides

[AU; ALL] [ABO; BETA] cis female. she/her. heteroflexible. Sophie is a kind, easily flustered woman who works as a seamstress for House Atreides. She has a keen eye for design, and excels at problem-solving complicated or unusual requests. She delights in creating clothes that accentuate the wearer in just the way they want to be seen, particularly in ways that bend gender expectations. She enjoys making clothes that are functional and beautiful, and is something of a workaholic when not forced to slow down. Sophie will drop everything to help someone, will work tirelessly to complete requests by deadlines, and loves to make others happy. She's happiest when she's being helpful, and doesn't seem to know what to do with herself when she doesn't have a project to keep her hands busy.

tagged for sophie.

OUTER RANGE.

cole thomas -- professional bull rider

[AU; FIRST NOVEMBER] [AU; OMEGA CULT] [ABO; BETA] cis male. he/him. gay. Cole Thomas is a semi-closeted Professional Bull Rider. Originally from Texas, he was kicked out when his dad found out he was gay. He's had to scrape things together ever since he left his family's ranch, but he's an upbeat guy with a can-do attitude. He's enthusiastic about queer rights in his day-to-day life, but keeps it quiet in regards to his career, given the somewhat homophobic atmosphere of PBR. He loves loud music, putting his boots on the dashboard, and rowdy bars. Cole is a deeply genuine person if you can get past the snark. He loves late nights, rough rides, and as much fun as he can have without missing the next rodeo.

tagged for cole.

GENERAL.

eli kemper -- self-insert

[AU; ALL] [ABO; OMEGA] gnc trans man. he/him. queer. Eli is a pre-everything trans man, afab. He is submissive & breedable a bottom, and takes on a submissive role in sexual situations. He is 5'4, with brown hair and blue eyes. His role varies from scenario to scenario. Basically always dtf. He relies on stealth more than strength, and in relevant situations will absolutely use his body as a tool to get out of tough spots or to gain information. He ultimately endeavors to be kind, warm, loving, and to protect the people around him (complimentary), even to his own detriment (derogatory). Further characterization is heavily 'verse dependent.

tagged for eli.

#ocmaster.

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65 Questions You Aren't Used To

One of my followers (*cough cough @almostasgayasstartrek ) challenged me to answer all of these questions, so buckle up.

1. Do you ever doubt the existence of others than you?

Sometimes. Usually only when I’m having a dissociative issue.

2. On a scale of 1-5, how afraid of the dark are you?

It depends on if I’ve recently watched a horror play through or not.

3. The person you would never want to meet?

There are many. Pretty much anyone in politics.

4. What is your favorite word?

Anything that’s easily rhymable.

5. If you were a type of tree, what would you be?

Red maple, because the leaves are vibrant and I have sweetness inside

6. When you looked in the mirror this morning what was the first thing you thought?

I don’t really look in the mirror unless I have to.

7. What shirt are you wearing?

A blue shirt that has Chewbacca on it and says “Wookie of the Year”. Which is funny, because I don’t actually like Star Wars very much. But the shirt is comfy!

8. What do you label yourself as?

Transgender, non-binary, queer, Ravenclaw, INFJ, compassionate, empath, neurodivergent

9. Bright room or dark room?

Not too bright, but I prefer a lit room.

10. What were you doing at midnight last night?

Believe it or not, sleeping. I know it’s hard to believe, especially for me.

11. Favorite age you’ve been so far?

I would have to say 24. It was a good year.

12. Who told you they loved you last?

My spouse.

13. Your worst enemy?

Probably myself. I tend to sabotage myself a lot.

14. What is your current desktop picture?

(insert desktop photo here)

15. Do you like someone?

Yes actually. Sometimes it hurts being polyromantic, because even though I’m currently in a relationship, we’ve all talked about having romantic relationships with others. So there’s this person I like who I met a couple months ago, but I know they’re not ready or interested in a relationship and I don’t know if they ever will be. Man, it’s been a while since I’ve had to deal with unrequited love.

16. The last song you listened to?

https://soundcloud.com/tophouserecordings/bass-farmers-unsettling-ft-nathan-brumley-original-mix

17. You can press a button that will make any one person explode. Who would you blow up?

My father. Because then he wouldn’t be able to hurt anyone and hopefully he’s got life insurance, which would help the rest of my family.

18. Who would you really like to just punch in the face?

Mostly all of the politicians in power right now, save a couple of senators who aren’t incredibly evil.

19. If anyone could be your slave for a day, who would it be and what would they have to do?

Jeff Bezos. Firstly, he’d transfer me and each of my friends $1 million. Then, he’d sign a legally binding contract changing how things work at Amazon so that employees actually get what they deserve. Then, he would pay to end world hunger and create housing for the homeless. He’d also pay for all of the people who are trying to transition to get the surgeries they need. I would find a way to do all of this in a legally binding way so that he couldn’t come back and try to sue once the day is over.

20. What is your best physical attribute? (showing said attribute is optional)

It’s not great at the moment, but I take a lot of pride in my hair.

21. If you were the opposite sex for one day, what would you look like and what would you do?

There is a flaw with this question in that it assumes there are only two genders or sexes, and therefore there can be an opposite. The spectrum is wide and diverse biologically and narrowing it down to simply what genetalia you have on the outside is a disservice to that diversity.

22. Do you have a secret talent? If yes, what is it?

I have the ability to bring a crowd wherever I go. People call me a trendsetter, but it’s happened so many times that it’s uncanny.

23. What is one unique thing you’re afraid of?

Having the people around me turn out to be like the abusive people in my past. It hasn’t actually happened since 2013, but I’ve had some close calls and they’ve been terrifying.

24. You can only have one kind of sandwich. Every sandwich ingredient known to humankind is at your disposal.

Well firstly, we’ll start with toasted gluten free bread because of my stomach. Then, we’ll do cracked pepper turkey with mayo and Dijon mustard. Toss in some spinach, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles and you’ve got a great sandwich.

25. You just found $100! How are you going to spend it?

Putting it in my top surgery fund, which you can find here!

26. You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere in the world, but you have to leave immediately. Where are you going to go? Anywhere with a beach would be great by me.

27. An angel appears out of Heaven and offers you a lifetime supply of the alcoholic beverage of your choice. “Be brand-specific” it says. Man! What are you gonna say about that? Even if you don’t drink booze there’s something you can figure out… so what’s it gonna be?

Henri IV Dudognon Heritage Cognac because one bottle of the stuff is worth nearly $2 million and I could sell it and be set for life. (I don’t drink so actually having it for me wouldn’t do me any good)

28. You discover a beautiful island upon which you may build your own society. You make the rules. What is the first rule you put into place?

Everyone gets equal rights. Period.

29. What is your favorite expletive?

Oh Nut!

30. Your house is on fire, holy shit! You have just enough time to run in there and grab ONE inanimate object. Don’t worry, your loved ones and pets have already made it out safely. So what’s the one thing you’re going to save from that blazing inferno?

I would either grab my laptop or reginald (insert picture of reginald here). It’s a serious debate for me, because reginald is my prized possession. But my laptop has a whole bunch of stuff on it that I really don’t want to lose.

31. You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be?

Trump getting elected.

32. You got kicked out of the country for being a time-traveling heathen who sleeps with celebrities and has super-powers. But check out this cool shit… you can move to anywhere else in the world!

That is the COOLEST reason for getting kicked out of the country. Honestly, if I had the money, I’d take my family and move to Europe where they have universal healthcare and know that human rights are for everyone.

33. The Celestial Gates Of Beyond have opened, much to your surprise because you didn’t think such a thing existed. Death appears. As it turns out, Death is actually a pretty cool entity, and happens to be in a fantastic mood. Death offers to return the friend/family-member/person/etc. of your choice to the living world. Who will you bring back?

I would totally hang out with Death from The Sandman, she’s amazing. I’m not sure I would bring anyone back, because bringing people back from the dead has a whole bunch of repercussions that I don’t think we really know how to deal with.

34. What was your last dream about?

I don’t really remember my dreams that well.

35. Are you a good chopstick user?

I’d say so. When I have the option of using chopsticks, 9 times out of 10 I will because I can feed myself with them. I’m not good enough that I’m confident I don’t make faux paus though.

36. Have you ever been admitted to the hospital?

Yes, I was admitted to a mental facility twice this past year.

37. Have you ever built a snowman?

I built several as a kid! One in my backyard lasted for a good couple of weeks.

38. What is the color of your socks?

Not currently wearing socks.

39. What type of music do you like?

Depends on my mood, but I’m almost always in the mood for some electronica.

40. Do you prefer sunrises or sunsets?

I think sunrises are prettier, but I don’t like being awake at the time of day that they usually happen.

41. What is your favorite milkshake flavor?

Chocolate malt

42. What football team do you support?

None? I don’t like football.

43. Do you have any scars?

I’ve got several on my knees from when I was a kid and played outside all the time. I’ve also got a few on my arms from self harm.

44. What do you want to be when you graduate?

I graduated 4 years ago, so this question is moot.

45. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

The severity of my mental illness.

46. Are you reliable?

I don’t feel like I am. My poor physical and mental health means that I have to back out of things a lot and I hate it.

47. If you could ask your future self one question, what would it be?

What helped you heal from the trauma of my past.

48. Do you hold grudges?

Not usually.

49. If you could breed two animals together to defy the laws of nature, what new animal would you create?

A dog that lives longer than 12 years in a healthy way. I know that the question is looking for something like a liger, but this is more fun.

50. What is the most unusual conversation you’ve ever had?

I’ve had a lot of unusual conversations, so it’ll be hard to pick.

51. Are you a good liar?

I can be, but not if it’s for a game. Usually only when I’m trying to hide my mental or emotional health, which I haven’t done for a couple months.

52. How long could you go without talking?

I have gone several days without talking.

53. What has been you worst haircut/style?

I went to a super cuts once and the hairdresser gave me the choppiest haircut ever and a bunch of the strands weren’t even the same length. It was horrible.

54. Have you ever baked your own cake?

I’ve actually done it a lot more lately because of my allergies.

55. Can you do any accents other than your own?

Not well.

56. What do you like on your toast?

Peanut butter.

57. What is the last thing you drew a picture of?

I was trying to express something in therapy so it was more of an abstract piece.

58. What would be you dream car?

Something with amazing gas mileage.

59. Do you sing in the shower? Or do anything unusual in the shower? Explain.

I sometimes do oil pulling, where I swish coconut oil around in my mouth.

60. Do you believe in aliens?

Oh boy do I. I wrote a ton of poems about aliens in high school.

61. Do you often read your horoscope?

No. I don’t really believe in horoscopes.

62. What is your favorite letter of the alphabet?

X! It’s my gender marker now!

63. Which is cooler: dinosaurs or dragons?

How about yes.

64. What do you think about babies?

I don’t really care for them and I’m definitely not having any of my own.

65. Freebie! Ask anything interesting you can think of.

If you qualified for a wish from the make a wish foundation, what would your wish be?

I’ve thought about this one a lot, actually. When I was younger, I probably would have done something with animals, like being able to take care of them or go behind the scenes or something. I didn’t care much about the money or the big grandiose wishes like what I have now. I think I was a simple child.

#ask me #this was fun #about me

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Monthly Wrap Up || September 2017

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare || The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare || Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare || Much Ado about Nothing by William Shakespeare || Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

Anti-Semitism abounds in this play that has left me quite conflicted. While I love the queer subtext, the female characters, and the poetry of the language, the central plot and the already-mentioned anti-Semitism have left me quite cold.

The Merchant is a play about capital, money-lending and debt; Bassanio, an upwardly mobile young Venetian, needs money in order to woo a young heiress, Portia, so he borrows money from the Jewish moneylender Shylock with his friend Antonio as the loan’s guarantor. Things get complicated after Antonio can’t repay the loan -- and the circumstances are further complicated by the fact that Antonio has frequently treated Shylock with anti-Semitic contempt (which do not a gracious moneylender make).

While reading, I couldn’t quite make myself care about the central concerns about money nor Bassanio’s wooing of Portia, but I did rather enjoy the theme of difference and opposites, and the general feel of ambivalence that the play is full of. I’m excited to check out some modern adaptations and see how they have treated and contextualised the play.

The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare

Merry Wives is definitely not going to linger in my mind as a work of genius, mostly because I found Falstaff a pretty unbearable and obnoxious character tbh, but thankfully, since it’s a comedic play all about duping and making fun off Falstaff, I found myself being reluctantly charmed by this farce of a play. And, of course, there are some pretty badass female characters at the centre of the action of this play, and that’s exactly the kind of stuff I'm all about. So, really, a huge thumbs up to Merry Wives, 10/10, would recommend.

If you want to read/see a play all about two witty women getting one over on a gross, lecherous (old) dudebro, this is the play for you!

Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare

I read Merry Wives before I started on the Henry IV plays and let me just tell you: it was the biggest mistake I’ve ever made. Legitimately, I’m not even kidding. The reason being that Merry Wives honestly made me kinda hate Falstaff (maybe not hate, but definitely dislike), and if there’s one thing anyone can tell you about the Henriad (but which everyone failed to mention to me!), is that Falstaff is apparently the (in)famous star(?) of the Henry plays.

Thankfully, there’s still a lot more going on besides Falstaff bumbling around. Highlights include: the beautiful structure of all the contrasting characters and high/low plots, Hotspur, language as a central theme, “I do; I will”, Hal as a grey character (the conflict of him being simultaneously both more and less than you want him to be), Falstaff’s rant about honour (”What is honour? a word. What is that word honour? air. A trim reckoning!--Who hath it? he that died o’ Wednesday. Doth he feel it? no. Doth he hear it? no.”).

Final verdict: def not my fave play, didn’t hate either -- despite some shining moments of brilliance, kinda meh.

Much Ado about Nothing by William Shakespeare

I’ve read Much Ado previously (and greatly enjoyed it, despite the cuckold humour this play is absolutely rife with), which is why I bought the Arden Shakespeare edition so I could reread the play and get to know more about the cultural context of and the scholarly debate/analysis around it.

Much Ado is best known for its witty pair of lovers -- Beatrice and Benedick -- who fill the action with delightful sparring with words, and, I have to admit, they’re one of the biggest draws for me too. But what they often upstage is the more central plot surrounding Hero, her virginity/”purity”, and her public shaming (by her husband-to-be Claudio). I have a lot of thoughts about it and how the play serves as this look into some harmful gender roles/stereotypes, making way for the eventual subversion of them (slightly problematised e.g. by the fact that Claudio and Hero end up marrying each other in the end -- though I also have many thoughts on that, for and against...). All of this makes for an endlessly fascinating play to me, one I will probably continue to come back to. (And I def need to check out some stage/film versions!)

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

The first part in the saga of the glorified camping trip! This one was another reread for me, and I loved every minute of it.

I started rereading this because I was sick and confined to bed and I needed something to tide me over, and I thought LotR might do the trick. High fantasy, a linguists’s wet dream, familiar story and characters, the struggles of the good fight against the evil... the perfect escape from the real world and an effective antidote to sickness!

I love stories about quests and adventures, and while I’ve seen and heard many people say they’ve been bored to death while reading LotR by the many digressions and tangents in the form of nature descriptions, “unnecessary” songs, and the like, I fucking love them. There’s nothing I adore more than super descriptive books, my soul feeds on words/poetry/songs, and nature is near and dear to my heart ♥

I’m excited to continue rediscovering this adventure in The Two Towers (which I’ve actually already started).

#booklr #bookblr #september wrap up #reading wrap up #monthly wrap up #i'm late again with this one #aaaahhhhh #anyway - read my rambles abt books i read last month #or not #whatever

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Here Are The Best TV Shows To Binge-Watch This Winter

As we get closer and closer to the winter solstice, the nights are long and only getting longer. When the sun goes down at 5pm, you need some way to pass the hours before bedtime! And what better way to pass the time than catching up on some great TV shows? :-)

There are so many great TV shows worth watching these days that it can make it difficult to choose one! So I thought I’d help out by recommending some of my personal favorite TV series. :-) I’ve also made sure to mention what streaming services or TV channels each show is on, so you’ll know right where to look for them.

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In addition to sharing my own favorites, I’ll also be sharing recommendations from the rest of the OGT Team and some of my Facebook followers too! These lists should give you plenty of options to help get you through the winter, and beyond! And if you have a favorite show that isn’t mentioned in this post, share it with us in a comment at the end of this post.

1. Vikings

Available on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video

The Vikings TV series is inspired by the life of legendary viking hero Ragnar Lodbrok, who rose to become king of the viking tribes. (Fun Fact: He’s actually my 37th great-grandfather!) I am utterly fascinated by all things related to vikings, and this show completely captured my attention from the beginning!

2. The Crown

Available on Netflix

I admit I am a bit of a royal family fangirl, and I love the behind-the-scenes look at Queen Elizabeth’s life.

3. Outlander

Available on Starz

I’ve read every single book and also LOVE the series. One of those rare occasions when the screen version does justice to the books. (Warning: This show gets pretty risqué!)

4. Call The Midwife

Available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

Call the Midwife follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care. I didn’t think I would like it at first, but it really sucks you in! Interesting from a historic standpoint with endearing characters.

5. The White Queen

Available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz

War ravages England in 1464 during a blood feud between the House of York and the House of Lancaster over who is the country’s true king. Young Edward IV, heir to the house of York, meets and marries Lancastrian commoner Elizabeth Woodville and all kinds of chaos ensues! Gripping stuff and really well done. And the book this show is based on is great too!

6. The White Princess

Available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz

A follow-up to The White Queen, The White Princess tells the story of Princess Elizabeth who is promised in marriage to the newly crowned King Henry VII in hopes that it will unite the kingdom. So good!

OGT Staff Picks For Binge-Worthy TV Shows

Britta’s Pick: The Great British Baking Show

Available on Netflix

“While the purpose of this competition show is to crown the best amateur bakers in Britain, it’s really so much more than that! It often feels like a refreshing antidote to American competition shows—the amateur bakers are gracious and often willing to help each other out, and the judges offer praise as well as constructive criticism. The hosts infuse plenty of silliness throughout, and every new challenge provides plenty of baking-related drama! Whenever the news or the weather has you feeling down, this show provides a welcome reminder that there’s still plenty of good left in the world.” – Britta, Content Editor

Kaitlyn’s Pick: Salt Fat Acid Heat

Available on Netflix

“I’m a sucker for just about any food show on Netflix, but this is my current favorite! The show is hosted by Samin Nosrat, chef and author of the New York Times bestselling book that the show is based on. The entire series is only four episodes long, and each episode covers one of the elements of good cooking—salt, fat, acid, and heat. The thing I love most about the show is that Samin visits a different country during each episode to explore how that country’s cuisine is influenced by that particular cooking element.

For example, during the “Salt” episode she travels to Japan and highlights the many ways that Japanese people use salt in their food. It’s so much different than the way we use salt in America and was absolutely fascinating to me! I would highly recommend this show to anyone that loves not only cooking, but culture and science too.” – Kaitlyn, Photographer

Brittany’s Pick: The Good Place

Available on Hulu

“This show is first and foremost a comedy, but it cleverly disguises a story that questions what it means to be a good person. It strikes the perfect balance between thought-provoking and funny, with great characters that you feel really invested in. It’s a heartwarming show that I just can’t get enough of!” – Brittany, Production Manager

Lindsay’s Pick: Strong Girl Bong-soon

Available on Netflix

“This show is Korean, so it has subtitles, but it’s absolutely silly and hilarious. It’s a pretty light-hearted drama that will most likely make you laugh out loud. My husband was extremely skeptical when we started watching it, but he ended up laughing out loud at every single episode. My mom and aunt also loved it, and are now completely hooked on K-dramas.” – Lindsay, Social Media Manager

OGT Readers’ Picks

Here are some of the TV shows that have OGT readers hooked! A lot of these shows narrowly missed earning a spot on my personal list. (It was agonizing having to limit myself to picking only 6 shows to recommend!) These should keep you plenty busy:

Queer Eye (Netflix)

Making It (Hulu)

Stranger Things (Netflix)

New Amsterdam (Hulu)

A Million Little Things (Hulu)

Versailles (Netflix)

The Tudors (Netflix)

The Good Doctor (Hulu)

Parts Unknown (Netflix)

Downton Abbey (Amazon Prime Video)

What TV shows have you been hooked on lately?

Source: https://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/best-tv-shows-to-watch-this-winter

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1. Vikings

Available on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video

2. The Crown

Available on Netflix

I admit I am a bit of a royal family fangirl, and I love the behind-the-scenes look at Queen Elizabeth’s life.

3. Outlander

Available on Starz

I’ve read every single book and also LOVE the series. One of those rare occasions when the screen version does justice to the books. (Warning: This show gets pretty risqué!)

4. Call The Midwife

Available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

5. The White Queen

Available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz

6. The White Princess

Available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz

OGT Staff Picks For Binge-Worthy TV Shows

Britta’s Pick: The Great British Baking Show

Available on Netflix

Kaitlyn’s Pick: Salt Fat Acid Heat

Available on Netflix

Brittany’s Pick: The Good Place

Available on Hulu

Lindsay’s Pick: Strong Girl Bong-soon

Available on Netflix

OGT Readers’ Picks

Queer Eye (Netflix)

Making It (Hulu)

Stranger Things (Netflix)

New Amsterdam (Hulu)

A Million Little Things (Hulu)

Versailles (Netflix)

The Tudors (Netflix)

The Good Doctor (Hulu)

Parts Unknown (Netflix)

Downton Abbey (Amazon Prime Video)

What TV shows have you been hooked on lately?

Source: https://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/best-tv-shows-to-watch-this-winter

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thesffcorner · 6 years ago

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February Wrap Up

Despite being the shortest month of the year, I read 7 books and 10 graphic novels, or 17 things in total. It was also another month where I read a lot of diverse genres: I read 10 contemporaries, 4 of which were thriller/mysteries, and 6 of which were romance; 4 sci-fi, 1 speculative historical romance, 1 fantasy romance and 1 historical fantasy. Instead of doing highest to lowest, since I have so many graphic novels and some are part of the same series, I decided to group them by the date read, so without further ado, let’s get into it.

Fence vol. 1-3 by C S Pacat and Joanna the Mad (3, 4, 3 stars)

I wanted to read this series for a while, and I finally binged it this February. Fence follows Nicholas, a young fencer with a complicated past and poor background who comes to Kings Row, a school with the fourth best fencing programs in the country. There, to his shock he finds Senji, a junior champion with Olympic aspirations; and the two can’t stand each-other.

This series is just a whole lot of fun. It’s written like a Western style sports anime/manga, and Joanna the Mad’s artstyle is very reminiscent of manga, with lots of action line, pretty boys and expressive, large eyes. The first volume is a fine set up of Nicholas’ first confrontation with Senj, and arriving at the school, while the second and third volume deal with the qualifications at the school for who will make the fencing team. As Nick is on an athletic scholarship, he has to qualify or he gets kicked out, but like many of these series go, he has some stiff competition, and develops friendships with said competition.

I really enjoyed the dynamic between all the characters, especially Senji and Nicholas, and if you’re a fan of sports anime, cute queer comics, or painfully slow-burn enemies to lovers stories, check this out.

Check, Please! Year 3 by Ngozi Ukazu (4 stars)

The first thing I read in February was the third volume of Check, Please! This was as cute as the previous 2 volumes, as it follows Bittie’s third year in college. What struck out to me upon rereading this specific year, is that it actually has way more angst and conflict than I remember it having; there’s a lot here about Bittie and Jack coming to terms with not just their long distance relationship, but also coming out and finding acceptance within the confines of a major sports league like the NHL. It also deals a lot with Bittie coming to terms with the hockey team changing as Ransom, Holster and Lardo graduate. Overall, a good continuation of the story.

Deadly Class vol 1-2 by Rick Remender and Wes Craig (3, 2, 2 stars)

Deadly Class is a series that if I had started reading when I was in late high school, early college, I know I would have loved. However now, as an adult, I find it grating, pretentious, and far too extreme for no real reason. The story aspects that I liked the most, I’ve also already seen or read in far better works; it doesn’t help that up to volume 3, there are only 2 characters left that I remotely care about, and one of them just got introduced in that volume.

The series follows a group of kids who go to an elite training school for assassins. We mostly follow Marcus, the son of a Nicaraguan expats, who ends up at the school after he meets Saya and a few of the other students during a stick up. Though the first volume started out promising, volumes 2 and 3 kept getting less and less good, and unless something drastically changes in my life, I can’t see myself continuing on with this series.

Contagion by Erin Bowman (3 stars)

This is a sci-fi book set in the near-distant future, and it follows the crew of Odyssey, a research vessel that is sent to Black Quarry to investigate a distress signal. Once there, the crew realizes that something bad has happened, as they find bodies and a potentially deadly thing haunting them; and the mysterious ‘young boy’ the engineer of Black Quarry warns them about is not making matters any easier.

This was a rather mediocre sci-fi, but I still enjoyed it. As it’s part of a duology I will definitely be finishing the story out, but as is it doesn’t do too much with this well-tread premise. Bowman does have a good grasp on action and suspense, but a lot of the character decisions in the novel were akin to ones characters in Blumhouse horrors make, and considering most of them are some form of scientists, that wasn’t an ideal route to take. Still if you enjoy stories about aliens, sentient viruses, isolated space incidents and horror, it’s worth checking out.

Prince Charming by Rachel Hawkins (4 stars)

This is the first book in a series of contemporary romances, all centering around the fiction crown family of Scotland. In this first novel we follow Daisy, the younger sister of Eli, who gets engaged to Andrew, the Crown Prince of Scotland. After an incident in a parking lot with her ex, Daisy gets blackmailed into spending the summer in Scotland with her sister and fiance, and get acquainted with the royal family; cue shenanigans, romance and lots of sisterly yelling.

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book; it was very funny and entertaining, and I haven’t related to a characters quite like I did to Daisy, since Princess Mia Thermopolis. While there are some tropes these stories tend to have, Hawkins manages to avoid a lot of the cliches, and she actually has some really good commentary on the economy of the royal family, the outdated and outright sexist traditions, the close-mindedness, and the prejudice that both sides are steeped in at the start. I found the romance very cute, the shenanigans were funny and entertaining, and I will definitely be reading the sequel.

Heart of Gold Part 1 by Eli and Viv (4 stars)

This is an webcomic that I stumbled onto by complete accident, but it blew me away. It follows Ionel, a concert pianist who is slowly losing his sight, and Kasper a priest with the power to heal people. Ionel moves to the small town and starts attending mass, in hopes that Kasper will heal him, but every time it gets close to, or his turn, Kasper refuses to help him. Through his attendance, the two become close, with Kasper seeming to have a crisis of faith, all while people from the town start dying; and they might be connected to Kasper.

This comic drew me in almost immediately. The art is absolutely beautiful, and it’s hard to believe that this is a free web comic. The story too is very mature and interesting; it deals a lot with religion, faith, and sacrifice, and the slow build of Isonel and Kaspar’s relationship feels very natural. I can’t wait for Act 2, and I’m really hoping the answers to what is happening in the town deliver on the build up we’ve gotten so far.

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson (3 stars)

I heard about this book a lot when it came out, and I decided to check it out, since it’s a mystery following a girl who wants to become an FBI agent, coming to Ellingham Academy, a Montessori type private school, to solve an old cold case; that of the founder, Albert Ellingham’s daughter’s kidnapping.

I won’t lie; this book did not live up to the hype for me, though it was entertaining. I have a much longer and more detailed review of why, but it mostly boiled down to a few things. First, I didn’t like that it ends of a cliffhanger, and we get no answers; this is a bit odd for a mystery, especially a series which has more than two books. Second, I thought the way the past and present mystery connected wasn’t very well done, and I kept losing interest in the past, because of the way the book was written. And finally, I found some of the writing dry and lacking in proper atmosphere.

However, I still enjoyed the story, and the main character of Steve, and I will probably read the sequel, since I still want to know what happens.

S.T.A.G.S. by M A Bennet (3 stars)

S.T.A.G.S. is a British thriller, set in Saint Aidan the Great’s School or STAGS, a private boarding school with a long tradition. When new student Greer gets invited to a weekend of huntin, shootin, fishin at the estate of the leader of the most popular clique in the school, Henry, she accepts, not knowing what waits for her; and what does is a nightmare that might turn deadly, where the hunting, shooting, and fishing, might be a little too real and dangerous.

I really enjoyed this thriller; I thought it was entertaining, fast paced and had a plot that kept me invested to the end. I also weirdly enjoyed the subtle romance between two of the characters, which isn’t often the case.

However, this book isn’t without it’s problems. The ending is a bit predictable, and having seen the Riot Club, I knew what I was getting into, in terms of what the weekend actually entailed. I also found that the book lacked a lot of tension, because we found out early on who lives through it. However, it was still enjoyable, and if you like these types of thrillers set in boarding schools or private estates, I think you will enjoy this one.

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson (4 stars)

Like Prince Charming before, I was genuinely surprised at how much I ended up enjoying this book, because when I started it, I was really caught off guard by the humor. However, once I got used to it, this became one of the funniest things I read this month.

Undead Girl Gang is a horror/comedy that follows Mila, a Mexican-American teenager who practices Wicca. After her best friend Riley supposedly commits suicide, just a week after a double suicide of two of her other classmates, Mila decides to perform a spell and bring Riley back; but instead she brings all three of the girls back. The problem? They can’t stand each-other, and if they don’t want to be walking zombies, they need to stay within a 100 steps of Mila.

This book was hilarious and very dark. I really enjoyed all the relationships between the girls, and I found the look at grief very well done and moving. The ending was climactic, and the conclusions Mila comes to worked well for me; if you enjoyed the Craft, Mean Girls or Heathers, check this out, you will probably like it.

Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi (5 stars)

This was by far my favorite thing I read this month. I struggled writing a review for it, because I just didn’t know how to talk about it without just relegating to spoilers and gushing about the characters and the puzzles. It’s a book that follows a group of thieves, who steal magical artifacts, each with their own motivations and goals. When they steal a magical Chinese compass, the discover that it leads them to a Horus Eye; an artifact so powerful it can show them the way to the fabled Fragment of Babel.

It’s the Mummy, mixed with National Treasure, mixed with Ocean’s 11. It’s fun heist story, set during the Exposition Universelle, and if you are like me at all and like any of these things, you will love this book.

Sleepless vol. 1 by Sarah Vaughan (4 stars)

This was probably my favorite of the graphic novels I read; it’s a fantasy that follows Poppy, the illegitimate daughter of a King, and a famous star reader. When her father the King dies, Poppy is forced to navigate court life, as his brother takes the throne, but things become increasingly hard as several assassination attempts are made, and her Sleepless protector Cyrenic starts drifting.

There’s just something about this series that ticks all my boxes. The art is absolutely gorgeous, the story is interesting and a bit different from the usual fantasy I read, and the Sleepless vow is a very unique type of magic. To top it off, I really like the two leads, Poppy and Cyrenic and I’m curious to see what turn the story will take after the ending we get in issue 6.

Motor Crush vol. 1 by Brenden Fletcher (3 stars)

I’ve been meaning to start this series for a while, and I finally did in February, and man was it a great time to do this, fresh after seeing Battle Angel Alita.

This follows Domino, a bike racer, who is trying to make it big and qualify for the world circuit. However, to survive she needs Crash, an illegal substance that is used to fuel the bikes in this universe, but she needs to inhale it. Through the first volume we find out a bit about her mysterious past, her ex-girlfriend Lola, and a man who seems to either want to help her or kill her; all while she races to win the qualifications and the Crash.

This series was a fun, fast paced ride, but it’s not without its problems. The art is beautiful, but the story needs some more polishing; there’s too many plot threads and not enough time to develop them. I can’t imagine how things will resolve in the next volume after that climax, but I will definitely be continuing it; the world was gripping enough to have me enjoy it, and Domino was a character I definitely rooted for.

Umbrella Academy vol. 1 by Gerard Way (3 stars)

Since the show is all anyone talks about, I decided to finally start this series and boy is it cooky. We follow the Umbrella Academy, a group of 7, who were adopted by a crazy millionaire savant Reginald Hargreeves, after being born in a spontaneous event all over the world where 48 mothers gave birth. Hargreeves trains the kids to stop the apocalypse, and now 10 years after his death brings 6 of the 7 back to his house, unaware that the apocalypse is here; and it’s a direct consequence of their reunification.

There is a lot of good and a lot of weird in this series. The characters have glimpses of interesting personalities and the idea of 7 kids being raised from birth to be superheroes by a man who is a British version of Ra’s al Ghul is interesting. But unfortunately the series doesn’t fully explore this, and the ending is really abrupt. The humor is quirky, and sometimes it works, but more often it makes the tone weirdly uneven, as we swing from graphic, albeit cartoon violence to slapstick. I think the show does a much better job with the tone, and while this first volume gets a lot right, it’s by no means perfect.

Sadie by Courtney Summers (4 stars)

This was by far the hardest book I’ve read in a long time. It’s a mystery that follows Sadie, a girl who disappears after her younger sister is brutally assaulted and murdered; and West McCray, a podcast host who is retracing her steps, trying to find her. It’s a book about grief, assault, pedophilia, violence and the lies we tell ourselves so we don’t have to think about what happens to girls in this world, and it’s dower, dreary and oh so real. It made me feel things I don’t normally do when I read, and if you can stomach the content, I recommend it. If you can, get the audiobook; it’s a full cast and the podcast bits are done like a real podcast, which makes the story feel that much more immersive.

The Disasters by M K England (5 stars)

I needed something light and fun after the last two things I read in February, and this was the perfect way to end my month. This was my favorite book I read so far, maybe even more than the Gilded Wolves. It’s a sci-fi that follows a group of 4 rejects from Space Academy who have to work together to survive a terrorist attack, and prevent another one from happening. It’s fast paced, incredibly entertaining, and I fell in love with all the characters.

I absolutely cannot wait for whatever else M K England publishes, and I loved this to pieces.

#february 2019 wrap up #2019 reading #february wrap up #moni talks #book review

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lauriecgarcia · 6 years ago

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Here Are The Best TV Shows To Binge-Watch This Winter

My Top 6 Binge-Worthy TV Shows

1. Vikings

Available on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video

2. The Crown

Available on Netflix

I admit I am a bit of a royal family fangirl, and I love the behind-the-scenes look at Queen Elizabeth’s life.

3. Outlander

Available on Starz

I’ve read every single book and also LOVE the series. One of those rare occasions when the screen version does justice to the books. (Warning: This show gets pretty risqué!)

4. Call The Midwife

Available on Netflix

5. The White Queen

Available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz

6. The White Princess

Available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz

OGT Staff Picks For Binge-Worthy TV Shows

Britta’s Pick: The Great British Baking Show

Available on Netflix

Kaitlyn’s Pick: Salt Fat Acid Heat

Available on Netflix

Brittany’s Pick: The Good Place

Available on Hulu

Lindsay’s Pick: Strong Girl Bong-soon

Available on Netflix

OGT Readers’ Picks

Queer Eye (Netflix)

Making It (Hulu)

Stranger Things (Netflix)

New Amsterdam (Hulu)

A Million Little Things (Hulu)

Versailles (Netflix)

The Tudors (Netflix)

The Good Doctor (Hulu)

Parts Unknown (Netflix)

Downton Abbey (Amazon Prime Video)

What TV shows have you been hooked on lately?

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heartofstanding · 2 years ago

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Ha, this post actually began as a way to exorcise some of the thoughts I'd been having on the way that you can do a queer reading of the "wild prince" narrative about Hal (which is a much longer post that's still ticking away in the back of my mind), though your angle isn't one I've thought of before!

Katherine J. Lewis actually talks about Hal's masculinity that way - that as prince, he appears as "the embodiment of adolescence", albeit as a necessary precursor to manhood, and that some accounts - recorded by the Earl of Ormond, a member of Thomas's household and possibly being used as a smear campaign against Hal - stress his immaturity and unfitness for rule.

Though I would probably add the caveats that, afaik, the queer reputations of Edward Duke of York and Richard Courtenay aren't really accepted outside of fandom. Courtenay's seems to be specifically linked to the tomb-sharing story which likely isn't true and even if it was, is tied up with Hal. Edward's comes more from Shakespeare’s Richard II than any historical text, I think, though given the things that did come out about his behaviour and treatment by Richard II in 1399, I suspect if he hadn't been, y'know, Edmund of Langley, Duke of York's son, he would've been treated as a second Robert de Vere. Henry IV couldn't risk alienating York by attacking his son too obviously and the usual complaints of "unworthy companions" could hardly be levelled at a grandson of Edward III. But on the other hand: Richard apparently did contemplate making Edward his heir which is deeply weird (I mean I get it in the sense that he clearly trusted Edward but not the Mortimers or the Lancastrians but it's still an outrageous action, leapfrogging them and even York himself) and there was the belief that Edward had significant influence over Richard (i.e. the accusation that he urged Thomas of Woodstock's murder).

Anyway, that's all beside the point.

It's very interesting to compare the comments that the Vita et Gesta Henrici Quinti (written in the mid-to-late 1430s) makes about Hal's "wild youth":

an assiduous pursuer of fun, devoted to organ instruments [an intentional double entendre] which relaxed the rein on his modesty, although under the military service of Mars, he seethed youthfully with the flames of Venus too, and tended to be open to other novelties as befitted the age of his untamed youth.

to the complete lack of evidence for his youthful "seething" in Venus's flames. There's not even a whisper of a mistress or the faintest hint of an illegitimate child. And sure, there are heterosexual explanations - maybe the evidence just didn't survive, maybe it was just a load of one-right stands or immense luck with birth control... but it's also possible to read in the gap between the comments on his promiscuity and the lack of supporting evidence as being suggestive of something unspeakable. A vice considered too horrible for medieval writers to dare name.

And the story that Hal suddenly "changed" upon his coronation do date back to his own reign and in Walsingham's account

As soon as he was invested with the emblems of royalty, he suddenly became a different man. His care now was for self-restraint and goodness and gravity, and there was no kind of virtue which he put on one side and did not desire to practise himself.

So who was Hal before he was king? When he rejected his past self, his past vices, what were those vices? The Earl of Ormond's report, as recorded in the First English Life of Henry V tells us that Henry was suspicious of Hal in part because of "th'actes of youth, wich he excersised more then meanely (the acts of youth which he exercised more than meanly)". But neither Ormond or Walsingham say what they're talking about and their silence can be read as an invocation of unspeakable vices.

And then there's Hal's sympathy for Richard and Edward, perhaps because he recognised he was like them in some way. Monsterlat tells us Henry Scrope "slept every night" with Hal and while bed-sharing wasn't necessarily sexual, this suggest an intense emotional connection. Both Ormond and Courtenay when discussing Hal's alleged celibacy as king say that he had no carnal knowledge of women. And even though the story that he and Courtenay are in the same tomb together is untrue, the location of Courtenay's tomb is still very interesting. Richard II had "dismayed" the monks of Westminster Abbey for burying John Waltham, Bishop of Salisbury in the same place as Courtenay so we can guess that Courtenay's burial might have also been controversial (though there's no evidence there was). And it's not the sort of place you'd expect the son of a Devonshire family and the Bishop of Norwich to be buried and yet Courtenay is buried there and it's because of Hal that he is. Jessica Barker makes the point in Stone Fidelity that at the time, the belief was that when the Last Judgement came and the dead rose, the people you were buried beside would be your companions. So Hal chooses to bury Courtenay in the same chapel as he will be buried him because he wants Courtenay with him on the Day of Reckoning. Again, they might not have had a sexual relationship but it's indicative of an intense emotional bond.

And, sure, it's not proof of Hal's sexuality but I'm not expecting to find proof, just for the possibility. And the wild youth stories certainly give the view that Hal's masculinity may have been considered questionable.

(sidenote: I'm endlessly fascinated by the story that Hal and Courtenay were buried in the same tomb together because where did it come from? Who first made it up?)

So the narrative of Henry V banishing his “unsuitable companions” from his household after his coronation and presence is generally considered to be untrue, exaggerated and/or considered a cover story for his own controversial behaviour.

But it also seems to me that this narrative has a lot in common with the narratives about Edward II and Richard II and their “unsuitable favourites” (i.e. Piers Gaveston and Hugh Despenser the Younger, Robert de Vere). The king (or in Henry’s case, the prince) is misled into misgovernance and wildness by “unworthy” companions, ignoring the “worthy” and leading the kingdom into despair. Then, a purge of the household is performed and the natural order is restored. The main difference between this narrative relating to Henry V and Edward II and Richard II (besides the fact that Henry’s wildness occurred before he was king and was thus “safely contained”), is that this narrative has the “happy ending” in that Henry does not need an intervention, he recognises the need for and enacts the purge of his household on his own accord.

IDK. It’s a very interesting parallel. And of course the story is likely a fiction and even if it wasn’t, its first appearance is in a continuation of The Brut written in 1478-1479 so not only is it non-contemporary, it’s being written in Yorkist England so it likely doesn’t tell us about the “real” Henry V. But idk, I think it’s very interesting and that you could do a queer reading of a version of Henry V through it.

#queering henry v is a fun and good thing actually #conversating #long post #henry v #richard courtenay #edward duke of york #oops went off on a shipping manifesto in the end there #oh my god they were tomb mates

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lauriecgarcia · 6 years ago

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Here Are The Best TV Shows To Binge-Watch This Winter

My Top 6 Binge-Worthy TV Shows

1. Vikings

Available on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video

2. The Crown

Available on Netflix

I admit I am a bit of a royal family fangirl, and I love the behind-the-scenes look at Queen Elizabeth’s life.

3. Outlander

Available on Starz

I’ve read every single book and also LOVE the series. One of those rare occasions when the screen version does justice to the books. (Warning: This show gets pretty risqué!)

4. Call The Midwife

Available on Netflix

5. The White Queen

Available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz

6. The White Princess

Available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz

OGT Staff Picks For Binge-Worthy TV Shows

Britta’s Pick: The Great British Baking Show

Available on Netflix

Kaitlyn’s Pick: Salt Fat Acid Heat

Available on Netflix

Brittany’s Pick: The Good Place

Available on Hulu

Lindsay’s Pick: Strong Girl Bong-soon

Available on Netflix

OGT Readers’ Picks

Queer Eye (Netflix)

Making It (Hulu)

Stranger Things (Netflix)

New Amsterdam (Hulu)

A Million Little Things (Hulu)

Versailles (Netflix)

The Tudors (Netflix)

The Good Doctor (Hulu)

Parts Unknown (Netflix)

Downton Abbey (Amazon Prime Video)

What TV shows have you been hooked on lately?

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lauriecgarcia · 6 years ago

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Here Are The Best TV Shows To Binge-Watch This Winter

My Top 6 Binge-Worthy TV Shows

1. Vikings

Available on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video

2. The Crown

Available on Netflix

I admit I am a bit of a royal family fangirl, and I love the behind-the-scenes look at Queen Elizabeth’s life.

3. Outlander

Available on Starz

I’ve read every single book and also LOVE the series. One of those rare occasions when the screen version does justice to the books. (Warning: This show gets pretty risqué!)

4. Call The Midwife

Available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

5. The White Queen

Available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz

6. The White Princess

Available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz

OGT Staff Picks For Binge-Worthy TV Shows

Britta’s Pick: The Great British Baking Show

Available on Netflix

Kaitlyn’s Pick: Salt Fat Acid Heat

Available on Netflix

Brittany’s Pick: The Good Place

Available on Hulu

Lindsay’s Pick: Strong Girl Bong-soon

Available on Netflix

OGT Readers’ Picks

Queer Eye (Netflix)

Making It (Hulu)

Stranger Things (Netflix)

New Amsterdam (Hulu)

A Million Little Things (Hulu)

Versailles (Netflix)

The Tudors (Netflix)

The Good Doctor (Hulu)

Parts Unknown (Netflix)

Downton Abbey (Amazon Prime Video)

What TV shows have you been hooked on lately?

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lauriecgarcia · 6 years ago

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Here Are The Best TV Shows To Binge-Watch This Winter

My Top 6 Binge-Worthy TV Shows

1. Vikings

Available on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video

2. The Crown

Available on Netflix

I admit I am a bit of a royal family fangirl, and I love the behind-the-scenes look at Queen Elizabeth’s life.

3. Outlander

Available on Starz

I’ve read every single book and also LOVE the series. One of those rare occasions when the screen version does justice to the books. (Warning: This show gets pretty risqué!)

4. Call The Midwife

Available on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video

5. The White Queen

Available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz

6. The White Princess

Available on Amazon Prime Video and Starz

OGT Staff Picks For Binge-Worthy TV Shows

Britta’s Pick: The Great British Baking Show

Available on Netflix

Kaitlyn’s Pick: Salt Fat Acid Heat

Available on Netflix

Brittany’s Pick: The Good Place

Available on Hulu

Lindsay’s Pick: Strong Girl Bong-soon

Available on Netflix

“This show is Korean, so it has subtitles, but it’s absolutely silly and hilarious. It’s a pretty light-hearted drama that will most likely make you laugh out loud. [My husband] Kevin is basically a stoic, and he laughed out loud at every single episode. My mom and aunt also loved it and are now completely hooked on K-dramas.” – Lindsay, Social Media Manager

OGT Readers’ Picks

Queer Eye (Netflix)

Making It (Hulu)

Stranger Things (Netflix)

New Amsterdam (Hulu)

A Million Little Things (Hulu)

Versailles (Netflix)

The Tudors (Netflix)

The Good Doctor (Hulu)

Parts Unknown (Netflix)

Downton Abbey (Amazon Prime Video)

What TV shows have you been hooked on lately?

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