#tellmeagain

[seraphtrevs]

Do you have some favourite analyses about Lalo ? (From you or others)

Do I ever!

Lalo is Gay

And I don't mean "can be interrupted as gay" or "the straights wrote a gay character without realizing it", both of which are fine reasons to say a character is gay.

But I mean actually written on purpose gay. Lalo and Gus are written as foils who are superficially different - calculating/spontaneous, orderly/chaotic, serious/playful.

But if you look a little closer, they have a lot in common. Both have no personal life outside the game. Both are playing 5D chess while everyone else is playing checkers. Both are loners who trust almost no one. Both don't flaunt their wealth. Both are motivated by devotion to a loved one.

They're so alike, in fact, that they can almost read each other's minds - Lalo immediately knows who got him sent to jail and who sent the assassins after him, even though he didn't have proof. Gus never believed for a second Lalo was dead, even though every scrap of evidence pointed to it being the case, including a corpse matching Lalo's dental records. Lalo knows Gus tapped the phone. Gus knew Lalo was headed for the lab.

So - although different at first glance, their essential natures are the same. Gus is gay, ergo...

And there are context clues pointing to his sexuality. He's a confirmed bachelor despite the fact that he should be having kids to carry on the family dynasty. He declines the opportunity to have sex with a woman, even though there were very practical reasons for him to have sex with her. Being invited into her home and poking around once she was asleep would have been easier than breaking in, but he chose to hide in the bushes. Plus, he forces Nacho to elope with him.

Will we ever get confirmation? Probably not. But I'm a legit truther on this

Lalo is Satan

Mira -

It's the same picture.

Lalo tempts Jimmy into selling his soul to him, which he later comes to collect. And as I've talked about probably too much, Nacho is very explicitly a Christ figure. Lalo tries to tempt Nacho with power and wealth, but Nacho is never tempted. They really are Cartel Satan and Cartel Jesus, and I love that that ties them together

Lalo is an anti-protagonist

Which is a term I just made up. He's not an antihero - that would be Jimmy. It's just that he hijacks the narrative whenever he shows up. He has a very protagonist-like story - Gus and Nacho are the ones who are sabotaging him, when all he wants to do is protect his family. Assassins are sent to his home, and he defeats them single-handedly. He is betrayed by someone he trusted - someone who he has always treated well and genuinely liked.

But he's not a protagonist! He's a villain, who does very villainous things! On the Insider Podcast for the Black and Blue episode (I think), one of the writers mentions how much she roots for Lalo when he's away from the lead characters. He's written for you to root for, and then feel weird about rooting for.

He's the embodiment of Chuck's final, terrible advice to Jimmy - if you're going to do bad things, don't bother feeling guilty about it. And he only shows up once Chuck is gone. Does Chuck really want Jimmy to be like Lalo? Is Kim's "ends justify the means" attitude in season 6 warranted? How much does motive matter?

@lalo-tellmeagain - we were talking about his blue shoes - I don't have any production notes on this or anything, so this is just my personal interpretation. But blue is the color of the good guys in BCS. Lalo's blue shoes are ironic.

[8choloko]

Tagged by @themadknightuniverse (thank u!)

1. Are you named after anyone?

Yes, after my dad

2. When was the last time you cried?

Like two weeks ago (I think)

3. Do you have kids?

Hell nah

4. Do you use sarcasm a lot?

Yeah, I use it every time I got the chance

5. What's the first thing you notice about people?

Body language and their way to getting along with others

6. What's your eye color?

Light brown

7. Scary movies or happy endings?

None

8. Any special talents?

I dont think so

9. Where were you born?

Mexico

10. What are your hobbies?

Investigate my hyperfixaton and write them

11. Do you have any pets?

Yeah, a dog named Polar and three cats: Chamizo, Gumara and Spinner (he got three legs, that's why we named him like that)

12. What sports do you play/have you played?

I quit Crossfit like two years ago and when I was a kid I practiced taekwondo

13. How tall are you?

166 cm, 5.5 ft

14. Favorite subject in school?

Chemistry and geometry

15. Dream job?

An actor, if that doesn't happen, I'd like to be a chef

Tagging @spice-curls @k0ekel @theonlyrizzlerkai @weirdgirl1990 @lalo-vault @lalo-tellmeagain

[cinebration]

Thanks for the tag, @lucy-sky!

NO CHEATING: You’re starring in a movie with the last person saved in your camera roll and the last song you listened to is the title. Who/what is it?

Blessed by this photo made by @lalo-tellmeagain. I screenshot this to share with a friend who doesn’t have Tumblr, lol.

Aw yissssss.

No-pressure tags: @stardancerluv, @writeroutoftime, @darling-i-read-it, and whomever else wants to do it!

[8choloko]

me when people (more specifically @lalo-tellmeagain) started thanking me for the sub eng version of tony’s interview

It’s as simple as that

[writingsandfandoms]

How I Love You With No Self Control // Tagged by @senseful_word_crime for a #fault piece and @gideon5897 for a #tellmeagain piece. • • #MBS #poetry #poem #longform #poetsofinstagram #poet #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #writing #words #writersofinstagram #writer #spilledink #instapoet #instapoetry

[pitbull247]

Pitism 72121 - Believe me, I'm about it #TellMeAgain #Libertad548 @pitbull https://www.instagram.com/p/CRmJ_taJarb/?utm_medium=tumblr

[junoleggings]

But im cute and hilarious 🤷‍♀️ * * * * * * #idiot #dummy #cute #idontgetit #dog #explanation #directions #instruction #instructions #lmao #wtf #tellmeagain #umm #question #school #work https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_aUskFf3a/?igshid=1rr38cq7o68d2

[cherrybean]

<<<333

i have so many more but there’s not enough room 😭

@nianism @garlicgirl @666angel @lalo-tellmeagain @eros-thanatos89 @pinalamanca

Hello ppl! Just to keep it afloat i once again started to have a tag game!

So, your favorite anime, manhwa, games ect. Characters Anyone tbh!!

I have way too much-

Tagging: @mizz-sea-nymph @nicasdreamer @tinyy-tea-cup @rorlokiswifey @bimmismalice @vilereign @monstertreden @rukia-writes @praisethesuuun @kinaoryi @amoexii

@das-jaim3 @sethmp3 @jonquilclegane @twinklemylittlestar @justvir @alonelyidiotwholovescats @zendersenders @etoilesbonbon @queen-shiba @anticapitalistclown @radioactivesweet @togetherhearted

@izanami462 @gnomeykins-xx @chrispywhispy @aresarmyblog @miha-chi @snowmantita @riseofamoonycake @kinchan-palace @asheervasilissa @cosmicmeliii @jamesleecult @julihehe @swallowtail-lotus @daughteroftyche08

+everyone else! Sorry if i forgot someone!

[jeffybruce]

Jack Waterlot #wakinguptofashion #photographer #image #spiderwalk #crouched #liquidgold #accessories #fringed #turban #thethinker #timeout #imagesweneversee #1000words #drama #youlookingatme #editorial #tellmeagain #bringingit #lookatme #holdit #click @jackwaterlotstudio https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPCTN6B0ae064lcw3Gd5gGNSAgBJjWZKVpCMo0/?igshid=13c4rxm7nyk0z

[traceylynnmelody]

#TellMeAgain #YouWokeMeUp because WHY??? #Sunday #SleepySunday #SundayMorning #SundayFunday #SundayMotivation #Grateful #Blessed #LifeIsGolden #HappySunday #Motherfuckers #MusiciansMayhem #PureMichigan #Homegrown #HomeGirl #Music #TraceyLloydMusic #TheHalfFastCharlieMusicGroup https://www.instagram.com/p/B2JfoMMn7dk/?igshid=1stz34rsp5jhm

[kylamarieelee-blog]

wanna fire & desire to dis on vday but maybe next year

[lalito-gran-pito]

ah, sorry for leaving this in my drafts for a while. thanks for the tag ;)

Three ships: lacho, loustat, johnlock

First ship: uhm i *think* Xena and Gabrielle? (it was a long time ago)

Last song: Mice by Billie Marten

Last Movie: The Infiltrator

Currently reading: slowly re-reading "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy; fics: "Sweet Tooth" and "Lucky to be here" (both by @seraphtrevs)

Currently watching: just started Sky Rojo, still dunno if I'm liking it but it looks bonkers lol

Currently consuming: chocolate :3

Currently craving: some goddamned rest

Tagging (no pressure!) @riotgrrrlhole @lalo-tellmeagain @bluewaterlily @sardonic-the-writer @slainmanca @salamancvnt

Tag 9 people you’d like to get to know better

Tagged by @pulquedeguayaba but the original post was getting a bit long so!

Three ships: lacho, reddie, romangerri

First ship: pierre and chocolat from sugar sugar rune

Last song: Caramelo Duro by Miguel and Kali Uchis

Last Movie: 1408

Currently reading: really really slowly but The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell

Currently watching: I just finished my Caliphate rewatch but even though I was a really long must watch list I'm reluctant to get into anything since BCS ended

Currently consuming: a pain au chocolat

Currently craving: going home and doodling some sillies

Tagging (no pressure!)

@danjals @chocopinda @jugem13 @aminta @lalito-gran-pito @themadknightuniverse @aanteater-nose @karlavhh @baldrmani

[bothbeautyandsadness]

Something better than "I love you" .... "I love the music you listen to"

[georwelcome]

🤦🏻‍♀️Smh, some of these resellers drive me crazy! Like I made you an offer and your not even going to respond, okay?! 👌🏽 #resellermeme #reseller #genekelly #willywanka #tellmeagain #sarcasm (at Encanto at Dos Lagos - Corona, CA)

[tuiyla]

You mentioned that you’ve read some good Quinntana fics, can you please share?

You're in luck Anon because strangely enough Quinntana is like the only pairing I can confidently rec fics for haha. They have some great writers out there!

Some personal recommendations:

Elements of Style by nirav

The O-Axis by HeadCannon

'tis the damn season by tellmeagain

really just anything by tellmeagain

and really just anything by AmazonWorrier, including:

I Saw The Crescent, You Saw The Whole of the Moon and The Math of Love Triangles

On my to-read, recommended by others:

Got You Stuck On My Body (Like a Tattoo) by random_flores

DRESS by strawberrystardust

Never Can Say Goodbye by Catty Jay

Losing Count by MissQueue

Coffee and Cookies by bloodyelectro

Locked In and Loving to Hate It by Quasi-suspect

Maybe This Time by breakingatthecracks

Try also this thread on reddit, particularly @randomcanbian's comment!

[seraphtrevs]

@lalo-tellmeagain I'm pretty disappointed that he still is so fixated on the cult stuff after the show tells us that he was raised in, well - a cult. Like they use that specific word, which is very loaded! I was hoping that he would have some character growth and realize that a lot of the beliefs he was raised with were not super healthy. But this show is too committed to keeping the status quo. Clearly they still want to keep the helmet thing, but like you said, he can just keep wearing the armor. Like even the cult seemed pretty baffled by his plan. It's not like they summoned him and demanded he cleanse himself or else he's not allowed to wear the armor anymore. This is all his idea.

Maybe I'm wrong though - maybe that's going to be the arc of the season, letting go of his old beliefs and becoming his own person. It's still frustrating, though.

And the monster was cool but yeah - how did it sneak up on them? And we don't care about any of the characters it's attacking, and then he shows up, blasts it, and leaves, which is very on brand but why open with this? It had no connection with anything else. I'm all for cool monsters, but it felt so pointless.

And Bo Katan's deal was so stupid. Why is she lounging on the throne?? Does she just do that all day?

The thing about Mandalorian isn't that it's inherently bad for a show to be episodic. That's totally fine! Not all series have to be building to a big climax. A lot of shows I love, like the old school Star Treks, amble around and tell adventure stories. Maybe there's an arc they build towards that gets an occasional mention, maybe there isn't. It's fine! It's fun!

But the stakes were SO HIGH for the first two seasons, with sweet little baby Grogu's life on the line. Now that that plot is over, we have 1) Mando wanting to take a bath to restore his honor, which literally no one except for Mando gives a shit about, not even his fellow Mandaloirans; and 2) fixing up a droid that it makes no sense for Mando to want to fix other than fans liked him, which also completely negates the moving sacrifice he made. Not only are these quests dumb, but all of the other characters also think these quests are dumb and tell Mando so. When the show itself is telling you there are no stakes, that's a really bad sign!

Obviously there's more going on with the home world and they just needed a reason for him to go there, but they really needed a less stupid reason. And bringing back the droid is just so pointless.