#she's hyped to learn new AND she's got her killer instincts with every person in that place

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[ID: Two tweets from Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama:

One more thing I adored in THE BEAR is the way it quietly reinforces, over and over, that what we think of as "skills" and "talents" are actually things someone else has taken time to teach us.

From Carmy and Syd's "I'm sorry" gesture to Marcus learning to quenelle, the whole season is a tribute to how we are a product of what we're taught - good and bad - and how much good teaching can reshape our lives. It's a screed against the idea of a self-made, lone genius.]

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Dead By Daylight Actor AU? What?

A/N: Okay so hear me out.  I had brought this up to a friend and she thought htat it would be an interesting idea to write about so I’m gonna go for it.  I’ve been thinking about it on and off a bit to try and get some general ideas down on paper.  Hope you enjoy!

Word count: 1,324

- Actors are usually needed when they are intorducing a new chapter, or new things are being released in a tome.  

- Because Dead by Dayight is in the horror genre, there is a lot of practical effects that goes into making the characters come to life.  It’s probably the largest department, and the most expensive too.  A lot of the actors are incredibly patient individuals because their makeup takes so long to do.

- Evan, Philip, and Max were the first killers to be brought onto the project.  Each one of them was given a picture of the design of their character, and were put into a recording booth to record sounds for the characters.  This is the process that would be used for every other killer in the future.

- The first survivors that were brought onto the project were Dwight, Claudette, and Jake.  The same kind of process was used for the survivors as well, but they were given more information about their character’s personality than the killers.

- A lot of the cast and crew were really excited to work with iconic characters like Michael Myers, Freddy Kruger, and Pyramid Head.  All of them are some of the most iconic figures in horror movies and video games, and so there was a lot of hype when their respective chapters were released.

- None of the case knows when a chapter is going to be released.  This is on purpose because the crew likes to see the cast’s reaction to the next characters that are being added.  The cast’s reactions to the Halloween and Nightmare on Elm Street additions are legendary.

- Much like her character, Sally acts like the mom of the Dead by Daylight family.  She has a few kids of her own, so when she’s at work she can’t help but to have her mom instincts kick in a bit.  She was very excited to take on the roll of the Nurse, the creepy nurse aesthetic was exciting and she fit into the role really well.

- Lisa’s practical effects makeup takes the longest to do.  “You know, when I was shown the design for the Hag I was completely blown away.  I had no idea that someone would be able to transform me into the Hag, and the first time I saw myself in the mirror I was blown away.” - Lisa Sherwood

- Kazan is actually Rin’s father outside of Dead by Daylight.  When the crew was looking for someone to cast for the Oni they asked the cast if they had any sort of reccommendations.  When they asked Rin, the first person she recommended to them was her father.  “My father is actually a seasoned actor in Japan.  He’s been in many movies, though many of them have never been released in the States.  The next day, my father got a call from the crew asking for him to come in and audition for the role.  The rest was history.” - Rin Yamaoka

- All of the members of the Legion went to school together.  Each member of the Legion was going to be a seperate audition, and so the first person the crew brought in to audition was Frank.  He was the one who brought up his high school/college friends Julie, Susie and Joey.  

- Pyramid Head’s actor is one of the most well seasoned actors besides Kazan.  He has essentially played the character since it’s first appearance in Silent Hill 2.  “When I was asked to join the Dead by Daylight team I was excited.  I’ve actually been a fan of it since it released a few years ago.  It also gave me the chance to play Pyramid Head again, who is probably one of the most iconic figures in horror video games.  I was really excited to see the other cast member’s reactions, it was great.” - Sankaku Atama (yes I know that it’s one of Pyramid Head’s Japanese translations, it was my friends idea)

- Sometimes when shooting is going long or when it’s going to be a busy day, everyone pitches in to either order food or throw a big potluck.  A lot of the cast are pretty good cooks, and a lot of the food that gets brought in are things in crock pots, dips, chips, pop, stuff along those lines.  Some of the cast do make an attempt to bring in some healthy stuff, all of the junk food that is normally consumed on set can be too much sometimes.

- With the release of a new chapter the cast and crew celebrate with a big dinner.  It’s a nice and fun experience, it gives everyone a chance to relax and have a good time while welcoming the newest members to the cast.  “After filming the promo for Spark of Madness some of the cast members came up to myself and Feng Min and asked us where we would want to go for dinner.  I was kind of confused at first, y’know, I had know idea that we had plans to go out.  We learned that it was a tradition amongst the cast and crew, and I think it;s a good tradition to have.” - Herman Carter 

- Charlotte Deshayes, one of the newest killers to be added to the Dead by Daylight cast, does in fact have a twin named Victor.  However, Charlotte is really the only one that does the acting.  Victor has a pretty wide career in voice acting for different cartoons, so he’s the voice behind the Victor that’s seen in Dead by Daylight.

- Pets are always welcome on set.  A lot of the cast members have dogs, and so when they need to bring in their dog because maybe a doggy daycare wasn’t open that day or it was full, the other cast members have no problem helping out and watching the pups.  Evan’s pitbull Sugar is probably the most spoiled dog in the world.  “The first time I had to bring Sugar onto the set was when she was a puppy.  The daycare that I would send her too on occasion was full and a lot of my family lives out of state so it wasn’t like my dad could come and watch her.  So I called and they said that I could bring her into work, and it was honestly a really good decision.  Max and Sugar made a new friend that day, and every time I bring her on set she spends most of her time with him.” - Evan MacMillan

- Caleb is more so well known in the indie movie genre than any well known movie genre.  He usually plays a grumpy old character or some sort of father-figure character, but he was very excited to be playing a bad guy.  “Being able to be a bad guy, a really really bad guy, for once was exciting.  It was a change of pace that I felt that I really needed after working in indie movies for most of my career.” - Caleb Quinn

- Max is hard of hearing, which made recording some of the noises a bit difficult.  Because he’s hard of hearing this makes some of the cast and crew a bit overportective of him.  He understands that what they’re doing has good intentions, but he’s grown accustomed to a world that was not meant for someone hard of hearing like him.  Max is able to speak, but usually accompanies what he’s saying with American Sign Language.  “Sometimes I wish that I’m not treated like a baby.  I know that they’re looking out for me, but I’ve spent over two decades living in a world that isn’t meant for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.  Sally tends to do this the most, but she’s a mom.  I just wish they would understand that I can take care of myself.” - Max Thompson Jr.

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My Hero Academia, season 2 - Episode 27

(Deku tank rollin’ on in chuggada chuggada chug)

SMASH SMASH SMASH SMASH SMASH SMASH SMASH SMASH SMASH

what were we talking about?

…Oh, right, I recap anime for internet points.

Well we need some way to make December seem closer. It’s My Hero Academia, episode 27! Here we GO!

-PREVIOUSLY ON My Hero Academia, it was established that everyone would be getting an internship, and that Deku got picked by Gran Torino. Who is built like a super fighting robot.

-Opening! THERE’S that new opening! Okay, that’s pretty hype.

-PRESENTLY ON My Hero Academia, Gran Torino insists he tripped while carrying his lunch of ketchup-covered sausages. I refuse to believe this is true. Also he’s so very old and is acting like his brain is swiss cheese.

-Then he gets all serious, and asks Deku to suit up and throw a charged punch at him right now to see what he can contain… And when Deku tries to protest, Gran snaps around him like a pinball! A small, angry pinball, demanding Deku fire off a shot!

-Episode 27: Bizarre! Gran Torino Appears

-Mmm, there’s that tasty vintage anime episode title format.

-So he saw Deku’s fight. And you fought like a beast, a wild animal. All Might’s a hell of a hero, but he’s a pathetic teacher. Now suit up and get ready, brat!

-And thus, Deku gets a little more serious, as he gets a proper look at his suit…His new suit, to be precise. The professional supersuit company designed one proper for him based on the rough concepts of his original suit, with a look more suited to his actual personality and abilities. And the letter that came with it outright admits that the designer did it so it would look cooler. Deku is quietly realizing that the entire support industry is full of countless Meis.

-So where is my support-industry spinoff?!

-Anyways, it’s a pretty solid suit, with extra elements. Heavy padding on his gloves and boots to handle strong impacts, as well as solid pads at all the joints. A classic utility belt. An easily removed hood, and a collar-mask that abandons the faux-grin of his original for something more abstract and knightly. It’s an excellent suit to handle what he’s working with…And Gran Torino is getting real tired of Deku being so hesitant to let loose. To think the latest holder of One For All is such a wet blanket!

-And Deku’s left trying to figure out a plan. Gran Torino’s moving fast, but he doesn’t seem to be able to redirect himself in midair, just rebound. Deku doesn’t know what his Quirk’s mechanics are, but in a tight space with little cover, just shutting down that movement is key. So, draw in power…Just a little power…Wait, and when he comes in…STRIKE!

-It’s a solid plan. An excellent plan. But Gran Torino predicts it, slips around it, and catches Deku, pinning him to the ground! You’re a quick thinker kid, but your mind is in the wrong place. You’re letting comparisons to All Might and your duty are just slowing you down. …Now get to cleaning up, while he goes and gets food. And then he’s gone.

-Cut over to Tenya on patrol, working with the local pro Manual. Who has a fish theme. Things are generally quiet here; they work more on street patrol and working the beat than on being ready for big fights. And Manual’s honored that Tenya would pick their little agency to intern at…While Tenya, Tenya is just focused on trying to find a lead on Stain, on the bastard that took down his brother…!

-Speaking of, Stain is in front of Tomura and Kurogiri at their vaguely swanky styled bar, because they want to recruit him. And Tomura would sure like a proper killer who can help take down All Might…And some of these kids who proved far too presumptuous.

-…Yeah, Stain’s out. His whole deal is a very specific motive and focus, not some childish tantrum. He’s not just out, he draws a set of knives, ready to fight his way out.

-Back with Deku, he’s trying to sort out what Gran told him…And he starts to put together some ideas, as out comes the notebook. He’s been too busy thinking of One For All, and the smashes, as a special move, a singular technique, but it’s not…It’s a state of being! An enhanced state, a super mode! It can affect every movement, every thought and strategy! Yes, yes, he can use that! Soon he’s frantically making notes, as Gran listens in. The kid’s sharp as a tack, when he’s pointed at a problem the right way…

-To the center of Tokyo, where Katsuki finds himself working under the highest-rank hero who he could…And the man who’s going to be handling him, Best Jeanist, knows it. He doesn’t like the rough types…But that’s also why he put the call in. You’re good, Katsuki. You’re skilled, and he freely admits that. But, you’re brash. Rough. Violent. And above all, unfocused. Getting you to dial back and dial in, that’s his goal.

-So Katsuki’s pissed. And then he’s wrapped up in threads when he steps forward without paying enough attention. Threads under Best Jeanist’s control. The entire point of you being here, is to learn to hone yourself. To be a hero, and not just a natural disaster waiting to happen.

-Let’s see some others. Kirishima and Tetsutetsu are at the same agency. They’ve completely given up on fighting it and are just glad to be able to work hard, under the four-armed hero Fourth Kind, who wants to teach these two kids finesse. And some proper respect.

-He also lays out the unique nature of pro heroes as a lifestyle. There’s a base stipend from the government as your official employer, but this is not some office job of civil servitude, oh no.

-Cut to Ochaco working with Gunned on a patrol, as he continues a similar lecture. A lot of their job is about controlling crime, keeping it limited, since you can’t really prevent it. It’s ultimately a job of response, and paperwork. Lots, and lots, of paperwork, since filing your heroic actions is how you get paid beyond your stipend. Also, Ochaco’s thing for manly men with gentle hearts and hard abs is kind of kicking on full blast right now.

-To a local TV station, where the snake heroine Uwabami explains that heroes are allowed to do side work and promotions…For example, she’s about to do a commercial. Which her new interns for the week, Momo and a redheaded girl from class B, Kendo Itsuka, should stick around and watch. Itsuka is unsure, Momo is more ready to take any lesson she can get. And Uwabami outright admits she picked them because they’re cute and she likes cute girls.

-To Jiro working with the big man Death Arms, who’s making her do a lot of running. She is…Unhappy about this.

-Hard contrast to Mt. Lady, who is lounging and snacking and reading comics, while she makes the human trash clean her apartment. This is good.

-Tsu’s out helping a ship crew, and doing pushups with them.

-And then, to Shoto…Who’s working under his father, to make a point.

-To the end of the first night! Deku’s left all alone, still awake and trying to figure out anything about Gran Torino. But his record is…Spotty, at best, with little to no information on him available online. He taught at UA, so he has to be good, but he only taught for one year, so…

-So Deku puts that aside, and goes out to an empty part of town to think. Right now, he has to turn One For All on, and it takes some buildup. He needs to be able to just have a low-level amount of it going through an entire fight…And so he starts by focusing, putting a low amount of power into his legs as he stands in an alleyway, and makes a leap, trying to walljump!

-And cracks his face on the wall. This is a perfect test, because he has to be able to do it on sheer instinct. Ahead of time, he can see the plan; charge for a leap. Charge in his hands to take the impact, then a push from his legs to leap off the wall to the far one, where he repeats and repeats until he’s on the roof. None of the actions are actually that hard…But they all call for him to be able to flip back and forth, from hands to legs, in a split second.

-And he tries again, and again, as a pair of passersby just make damn sure it’s not their problem.

-By the time morning arrives…Deku never got any sleep, so now he’s exhausted and bruised when Gran checks on him. Also that gets him to briefly talk about how All Might was as a student.

-…The guy figured out the basic use of One For All pretty much right away, but he was such a meathead that getting tactics out of him was just a matter of practical training. Which is to say, he kept punching and punching and punching All Might every single day until he figured out how to actually fight.

-And it was what he had to do. His dear friend entrusted him with All Might’s training in the wake of his own passing…Which is the first Deku’s hearing about this. He doesn’t know about the seventh holder…

-But also they have a new microwave to replace the one Gran Torino shattered under his body yesterday. In go treats, as Deku keeps trying to figure it out…Also he didn’t make the food right because he put a plate too big for the microwave in so the food didn’t turn properly. …Wait…Wait wait wait!

-He always used the metaphor of a microwave. But his microwave at home was an old style, without the rotating platter. So he was always thinking of putting energy into one place, then stopping and putting it somewhere else. The way you do when cooking food in that kind of microwave. Not just suffusing it through his entire body at once! In that moment, Deku manages to pull it together, pulls on One For All, and manages to hold 5% across his frame…It’s tough. It’s intense. It’s like nothing he’s felt before. And it’s fucking amazing. He’s got to see how this works now!

-Credits! With fantasy versions of our heroes! So someone’s already done a big writeup on this as an entire setting, right? Also are we gonna talk about shirtless barbarian Katsuki and what I’m sure that did for the Deku/Katsuki shippers, or…?

Okay, that’s a hell of a way to open up the next wave. I cannot wait to see what comes next. We’ll find out next time, in episode TWENTY EIGHT of My Hero Academia! Wait for it!