#someone please tell me I'm not crazy

[fearful-quartet]

So I've been listening to The Magnus Protocol, and managed to get my dad into TMA last year so he's now listening to Mag Protocol too. So last night we were listening in the car to the latest statement, and I was half-jokingly saying which fear the statement sounded like mostly, to which my dad starts talking about how he doesn't think these statements and the O.A.I.R are connected to the Fears at all. I'm gonna try to put a cut for anyone not caught up but here's how this led to a theory of mine:

So Lena said to Gwen that there's good and bad forces that need to be balanced, but she never said which side of that the O.A.I.R. is part of, if any. I was noting this when it hit me.

Every single Magnus Protocol Statement so far has been about misfortune coming around due to perceived fortune or a fortunate opportunity becoming misfortune.

Let's break this down ep by ep so you see what I mean.

Episode One: It's a little hard to figure out what the fortune is to the misfortune, especially since it's mostly getting us used to the characters and the overall setup of the show, but for the first statement I think it's not the statement giver, but the husband. Harriet (the one emailing) says he sounded excited in an unsettling way (I am assuming the "he" she is talking about is her husband since she doesn't mention anyone else). When she meets him, or what has him, she describes that he laughed and laughed. Her misfortune was his fortune, his joy.

The second statement in that episode of course is about the Institute, but by way of a bunch of spelunkers looking for something intriguing to discuss. I haven't quite figured out the connection here but I am sure there is one, even if it's through the characters (aka Sam) finding something within it.

Two: A lot easier to connect to this. Daria is finding joy through getting this tattoo that allows her to change how she looks and alter her appearance immensely (and grotesquely). Enough said.

Three: This statement is one that overall I just don't understand tbh, but I think it shows the opposite? As in the victim is experiencing fear and discomfort the entire time, but towards the end you'll notice he gets much more happy and calm about the situation.

Four: This is again easy, it's about a violin that needs blood but will give you amazing talent if you pay that price, and horrible bloodshed if you don't. Self-explanatory.

Five: The guy is trying to make a living off watching and reviewing horror movies, gets excited at a live showing of one just for him, then realizes it's not what it seems and posts everyone should see it. Easy enough. (Very Grifter's Bone in energy)

Six: The introduction to infamous new tumblr sexyman, Needles. I shouldn't have to spell out how he gets pleasure from others in pain by needles.

Seven: All I gotta say is it's "all for a good cause" and you should get the picture.

Eight: Utilizes that uncanny fear of false hospitality if you ask me, but either way this statement is clearly taking something associated often as comforting and twisting it.

Nine: The dice literally affect fortune and misfortune and likely make the statement giver into the embodiment of fortune. 'Nuff said.

Ten: Bonzo needs no explanation for this in his introductory episode so let's move on.

Eleven: This one goes more into obsession territory than anything, which is another running theme of the show and another theory, but it also talks about how the sea brings comfort so that could be part of it. (Also I noticed the sneaky possibly Dr. David reference in there lol)

Twelve: Now I know what you're gonna say, "How is this one connected to fortune at all, Cal? It's about some woman being traumatized at a strip club!" Well think about this: what if it wasn't supposed to end in Bonzo? Gwen gave Bonzo an "assignment," didn't she? And Lena pretty much outright says that this statement was that assignment. So it's possible this is what happened after stopping the initial outcome.

Thirteen: The latest episode as of typing this, and the most clear with evidence. The man literally gains a fortune from his own misfortune, so ya know it's right there.

So every statement is a good thing turned bad or a bad thing turned good. So what? Magnus Archives had plenty of statements similarly framed, so why am I focusing on it here?

Because what is the tagline for Magnus Protocol again?

Fear takes many forms.

[mijucats]

IS THIS A FUCKING GRIFFIN'S AMIIBO CORNER REFERENCE

(source)

[sacchariferouspoet]

doesn't that constant ringing sound in Tide Goes Out sound like a train station bell ?

[ttpdlistener]

please tell me its not just me who thinks 'I look in people's windows' sounds a LITTLE BIT like 'death by a thousand cuts'????

[literally-forever]

listen obviously Edwin's sigh of realisation as he's hugging Charles back murders me but also i haven't seen anyone talking about Charles' happy little sigh as he goes in for that hug and i need to know that i'm not the only person who got fully decked in the face by both of those damn sighs

[total-drama-brainrot]

uhaam. like a dog by ferry. rk noah. Am i insane

I saw this ask, blacked out, and woke up to this on my screen.

So I think we're both a little insane. (The song, for context.)

[tongues--and--teeth]

Post-War Golden Cheese and Dark Cacao my beloveds <3

[shoukohime]

[thelilylav]

"Did you eat my homework again?"

"What? Don't be silly Faybelle... haha..."

Bunelle drawing + some headcanons for them below cause they're lowkey my favourite Faybelle ship and have negative amounts of content

Bunny wakes up earlier than Faybelle and it annoys her because she's used to being the first one awake in her house

When Faybelle practices spells in their room, sometimes she'll startle Bunny so much that she poofs into her rabbit form

Bunny sleeps in rabbit form, which Faybelle makes fun of her for initially until Bunny finds out that she sleeps with a stuffed animal, and the two agree not to talk about it after that

Bunny has eaten Faybelle's homework multiple times

Sometimes students will make fun of Bunny for her Wonderland mannerisms, and Faybelle hexes them when they're not looking. Bunny knows about this but doesn't comment on it because she knows Faybelle would get embarrassed and stop doing it

Alistair has come by their room twice, and Faybelle starts muttering gibberish to make him think that she's cursing him so he'll leave quicker. She doesn't tell anyone about this and refuses to do any self-reflection on why she dislikes him so much

Bunny gets frequent fevers, and wakes up to salads on her bedside table. Faybelle never mentions this, and neither does she

They also don't talk about Bunny crying when she gets homesick at night, although Faybelle lets her leave her carrots around their room without comment the next day

Bunny never forgets to invite Faybelle to parties, and will leave invitations out for her. When they go to these events, she'll remind Faybelle at least three times in advance to make sure they're on time (they never walk in together)

Bunny will give Faybelle outfit suggestions when they get ready for parties together. Faybelle always scoffs and says she doesn't need help, but she'll wear whatever Bunny recommends because she trusts her taste (not that she'd ever tell her that)

[ember-not-amber]

I recently started watching The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu (the last episode I watched was S2 ep 7) and I'm curious what the general consensus is on Luke & June vs Nick & June bc I really like Nick for June and Luke doesn't seem terrible at all. Still, that one flashback scene where he reassures June that they should stay together even though they started their relationship while he was still married to another woman, "she doesn’t matter because we’re going to get married. I’m going to make you happy." gave me the ick.

Like, you married Annie, too and you still cheated on her so how is that at all reassuring? I'm still waiting for a flashback that shows what Annie and Luke's relationship was like bc I have absolutely no clue why he cheated on her. I can understand why June technically cheated on Luke with Nick which was bc she was trapped in a terrible system where she was abused and felt unloved and unwanted and she was separated from her loved ones and she just wanted to feel something. So far I haven't seen any dialogue from Luke saying anything about what his marriage with Annie was like but if I had to guess, based on the episode where Annie stalked June and accused her of "stealing her husband" as if he's not also a human being capable of making his own choices, maybe they had differing views/ideas on what they wanted out of marriage, or he fell out of love with her, or he cheated just to cheat like a lot of douchebag guys do.

And yes, I am aware that June is also in the wrong for knowingly going after a married man, she isn't innocent in this either. She did seem to consider ending the relationship after Annie confronted her (which, why did it take his ex confronting you for you to consider not getting with a married man? Did Moira not give you any criticism for it? She seems like the type who would bc real friends tell you when you did sth wrong and they hold you accountable but judging by how they act around each other Moira seems very supportive of their relationship) whereas Luke didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with staying with the woman he started a relationship with while he was still taken at any point in time but that means nothing since she did end up staying with him despite that.

Sorry for how long this is, I originally meant for this to be shorter lol I'll put a Keep Reading tab in case ppl just want the tl;dr at the top. So, with all this considered I'm wondering if everyone else that enjoys this show wants June to end up with Nick or stay with Luke and which one is supported by the majority of people?

[afrogwhocantdraw]

I'd just like to thank @d011zk1ll for mentioning sbg and the crane wives in the same sentence so now I'm plagued with Taylor Hernandez and Metaphor parallels

[amekonocternia]

Oh uhh genuine but weird question has anybody else been getting 'fnaf' and 'fnaf movie' in their google suggestions for everything? like EVERYTHING. I've never googled anything about fnaf or the movie and it's getting suggested in the most odd places imaginable, this issue started yesterday and I genuinely can't believe there isn't some sort of explanation for this.

It's fucking weird and I have bouts of paranoia and it's starting to freak me out I haven't seen anyone else mention it and idk, I haven't watched anything fnaf related, nobody in the house is talking about fnaf, idk I don't like it

[mikakuna]

did i just read the wrong issue or are tim fans just overdramatic.... because y'all please jason did not beat the shit out of tim in that comic. they were literally so on par while fighting LMFAO tim got in so many hits. bros also built??? why do you guys act like he's a tiny skinny toddler. on top of that, why do people make him seem like he's so skinny in every fan content i see of him

please add a link to the comic issue (maybe i read the wrong one?) if you think i'm wrong because what in the world

[closethobbit]

ACROSS THE SPIDERVERSE SPOILERS

So, I might be insane because I haven't noticed anybody else talking about this but here goes

Here we have Peter in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' right? When he's trying to save Gwen

And here in 'Across The Spiderverse' Gwen is trying to catch Miles, but Miles rips the web

am I going to far by saying I think this is a parallel of some sorts? I'm not an English major I can't explain my thought process

[tackrusso]

show tempe gang crossover with the morris islanders would actually have been the best episode of bones ever. btw

[holystressresponsebatman]

Okay, so, just one question...

Does anybody else want to know and/or speculate on what the heck the other "Shell Raisers" are??

Because in the s2 episode "Vengeance is Mine," we see the weapons options for the Shellraiser other than hot compressed garbage and manhole covers. We see Donnie utilize both "Smoke Screen" and "Pizza Grease," both of which are pretty self-explanatory.

But what about "Snaggletooth?" Or "Rad Weekend?" Even "Das Boot?"

I think we can all figure out what "Poop T.N.T" is supposed to be (*cue stinkiest explosion known to mankind*)... ("Why am I smelling... ze baby poopz?") hehehe, anyway *whistles and walks away from the public property I just ruined*

Are these other ones a reference to something that I'm just too young to get? Is it like a callback to earlier iterations of our scaly shelled friends?? I'm so curious.

Has anybody written a fanfic exploring these or just happen to have a hc about them?? I would love to hear/read about them! And rn I'm too lazy and tired to think of my own (nursing school kicking my behind atm, sigh...) Anyway please please please let me know what you think!!! I am desperate!! I'm on my hands and knees pleading for just a drop of that oh-so-valuable Fan-Craziness (TM pending).