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THE ELVES

September 2, 1949

“The Elves” is episode #52 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on September 2, 1949.

This was the first episode of the second season of MY FAVORITE HUSBAND which concluded on June 25, 1950.  

Synopsis ~ Liz and George arrive home from vacation to find that someone has been ordering strawberry ice cream from the milkman every day, and the pink trail leads to the doorstep of their new neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Wood, and their ten children.

“My Favorite Husband” was based on the novels Mr. and Mrs. Cugat, the Record of a Happy Marriage (1940) and Outside Eden (1945) by Isabel Scott Rorick, which had previously been adapted into the film Are Husbands Necessary? (1942). “My Favorite Husband” was first broadcast as a one-time special on July 5, 1948. Lucille Ball and Lee Bowman played the characters of Liz and George Cugat, and a positive response to this broadcast convinced CBS to launch “My Favorite Husband” as a series. Bowman was not available Richard Denning was cast as George. On January 7, 1949, confusion with bandleader Xavier Cugat prompted a name change to Cooper. On this same episode Jell-O became its sponsor. A total of 124 episodes of the program aired from July 23, 1948 through March 31, 1951. After about ten episodes had been written, writers Fox and Davenport departed and three new writers took over – Bob Carroll, Jr., Madelyn Pugh, and head writer/producer Jess Oppenheimer. In March 1949 Gale Gordon took over the existing role of George’s boss, Rudolph Atterbury, and Bea Benaderet was added as his wife, Iris. CBS brought “My Favorite Husband” to television in 1953, starring Joan Caulfield and Barry Nelson as Liz and George Cooper.  The television version ran two-and-a-half seasons, from September 1953 through December 1955, running concurrently with “I Love Lucy.” It was produced live at CBS Television City for most of its run, until switching to film for a truncated third season filmed (ironically) at Desilu and recasting Liz Cooper with Vanessa Brown.

MAIN CAST

Lucille Ball (Liz Cooper) was born on August 6, 1911 in Jamestown, New York. She began her screen career in 1933 and was known in Hollywood as ‘Queen of the B’s’ due to her many appearances in ‘B’ movies. With Richard Denning, she starred in a radio program titled “My Favorite Husband” which eventually led to the creation of “I Love Lucy,” a television situation comedy in which she co-starred with her real-life husband, Latin bandleader Desi Arnaz. The program was phenomenally successful, allowing the couple to purchase what was once RKO Studios, re-naming it Desilu. When the show ended in 1960 (in an hour-long format known as “The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour”) so did Lucy and Desi’s marriage. In 1962, hoping to keep Desilu financially solvent, Lucy returned to the sitcom format with “The Lucy Show,” which lasted six seasons. She followed that with a similar sitcom “Here’s Lucy” co-starring with her real-life children, Lucie and Desi Jr., as well as Gale Gordon, who had joined the cast of “The Lucy Show” during season two. Before her death in 1989, Lucy made one more attempt at a sitcom with “Life With Lucy,” also with Gordon.

Richard Denning (George Cooper) was born Louis Albert Heindrich Denninger Jr., in Poughkeepsie, New York. When he was 18 months old, his family moved to Los Angeles. Plans called for him to take over his father’s garment manufacturing business, but he developed an interest in acting. Denning enlisted in the US Navy during World War II. He is best known for his  roles in various science fiction and horror films of the 1950s. Although he teamed with Lucille Ball on radio in “My Favorite Husband,” the two never acted together on screen. While “I Love Lucy” was on the air, he was seen on another CBS TV series, “Mr. & Mrs. North.” From 1968 to 1980 he played the Governor on “Hawaii 5-0″, his final role. He died in 1998 at age 84.

Bea Benadaret (Iris Atterbury, Liz’s Best Friend) was considered the front-runner to be cast as Ethel Mertz but when “I Love Lucy” was ready to start production she was already playing a similar role on TV’s “The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show” so Vivian Vance was cast instead. On “I Love Lucy” she was cast as Lucy Ricardo’s spinster neighbor, Miss Lewis, in “Lucy Plays Cupid” (ILL S1;E15) in early 1952. Later, she was a success in her own show, “Petticoat Junction” as Shady Rest Hotel proprietress Kate Bradley. She starred in the series until her death in 1968.

Gale Gordon (Rudolph Atterbury, George’s Boss) had worked with Lucille Ball on “The Wonder Show” on radio in 1938. One of the front-runners to play Fred Mertz on “I Love Lucy,” he eventually played Alvin Littlefield, owner of the Tropicana, during two episodes in 1952. After playing a Judge in an episode of “The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour” in 1958, he would re-team with Lucy for all of her subsequent series’: as Theodore J. Mooney in ”The Lucy Show”; as Harrison Otis Carter in “Here’s Lucy”; and as Curtis McGibbon on "Life with Lucy.” Gordon died in 1995 at the age of 89.

Ruth Perrott (Katie, the Maid) does not appear in this episode

Bob LeMond (Announcer) also served as the announcer for the pilot episode of “I Love Lucy”. When the long-lost pilot was finally discovered in 1990, a few moments of the opening narration were damaged and lost, so LeMond – fifty years later – recreated the narration for the CBS special and subsequent DVD release.

GUEST CAST

Hans Conried (Mr. Wood, New Neighbor) first co-starred with Lucille Ball in The Big Street (1942). He then appeared on “I Love Lucy” as used furniture man Dan Jenkins in “Redecorating” (ILL S2;E8) and later that same season as Percy Livermore in “Lucy Hires an English Tutor” (ILL S2;E13) – both in 1952. The following year he began an association with Disney by voicing Captain Hook in Peter Pan. On “The Lucy Show” he played Professor Gitterman in “Lucy’s Barbershop Quartet” (TLS S1;E19) and in “Lucy Plays Cleopatra” (TLS S2;E1). He was probably best known as Uncle Tonoose on “Make Room for Daddy” starring Danny Thomas, which was filmed on the Desilu lot. He joined Thomas on a season 6 episode of “Here’s Lucy” in 1973. He died in 1982 at age 64.

Conried plays Mr. Wood in several other episodes. His first name is Benjamin, and his wife - who we never meet - is named Gertrude. They were both only children and want to make up for it by having a large family. 

Frank Nelson (Mr. Stevens) was born on May 6, 1911 (three months before Lucille Ball) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He started working as a radio announcer at the age of 15. He later appeared on such popular radio shows as “The Great Gildersleeve,” “Burns and Allen,” and “Fibber McGee & Molly”.  Aside from Lucille Ball, Nelson is perhaps most associated with Jack Benny and was a fifteen-year regular on his radio and television programs. His trademark was playing clerks and other working stiffs, suddenly turning to Benny with a drawn out “Yeeeeeeeeees?” Nelson appeared in 11 episodes of “I Love Lucy”, including three as quiz master Freddy Fillmore, and two as Ralph Ramsey, plus appearance on “The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour” - making him the only actor to play two different recurring roles on “I Love Lucy.” Nelson returned to the role of the frazzled Train Conductor for an episode of “The Lucy Show” in 1963. This marked his final appearance on a Lucille Ball sitcom.

Anne Whitfield (Joanne Wood, Nearly 7) is best remembered for her signature role as the younger daughter of Phil Harris and Alice Faye on their hit radio show.  Although she never appeared on screen with Lucille Ball, she did a 1962 episode of Desilu’s “The Untouchables.” She is best known for playing Susan in the 1954 film White Christmas. She was 11 years old in 1949 when this episode of “My Favorite Husband” was broadcast. As of this writing she is 82 years old and living in Washington state.

Joanne Wood is one of the many children of the Coopers neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Wood. She will also appear as Joanne Wood, without Conried, but with Nelson, in “Liz’s Superstitions” in October 1949. 

THE EPISODE

ANNOUNCER: “As we look in on lazy little Sheridan Falls, the hometown of the Coopers, we find many signs that summer is over. The leaves are turning red, the Coopers are turning their faces toward home after summer vacation, and Liz is hoping that all her friends will turn green when they see how she’s turned brown. Let’s pick them up as their drive into town...”

Liz is anxious for people to see her summer tan. She spots the Atterburys and wants to stop the car to talk.  They also just got back from vacation at Moosehead Lodge.  Every time Liz tries to talk about her sunny stay, Iris and Rudolph interrupt about their Lodge at the lake.  Liz and Iris tug at her blouses and slacks to reveal their tans.   Mr. Atterbury tells George that he may be getting a promotion.  They say their goodbyes.

LIZ: “Goodbye, Paleface!” IRIS: “See you later, Snow White!”

The Paleface was a Bob Hope / Jane Russell film released at the very end of 1948 and still in cinemas at the time of the broadcast. The Paramount western also featured future “Lucy” cast members Iris Adrian, Iron Eyes Cody, Olin Howland, Nestor Paiva, George Chandler, Fred Aldrich, Oliver Blake, George Bruggerman, Dick Elliott, and Bert Stevens. 

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was a 1937 animated Disney film based on the classic fairy tale. It featured the voices of future “Lucy” cast member Pinto Colvig and Moroni Olsen. 

Upon arriving home, the Coopers notice that their porch has been painted white. Upon closer inspection, they realize it isn’t paint - but milk.  Their ‘milk card’ has been tampered with to order strawberry ice cream while they were away - yet none is found.  

During the early part of the twentieth century, dairy products were usually delivered to homes, rather than shopped in a market.  The milkman was part of daily life.  Housewives would leave notes (or cards, as above) to request items outside their standing delivery order: Milk, eggs, yogurt, butter, and ice cream, were all offered.  It was not uncommon to see back porches with milk boxes and or empty bottles ready to be returned to the dairy.  This service has all but disappeared in favor of supermarkets. 

Liz and George turn into amateur sleuths to track down the trail of strawberry ice cream drippings which lead directly to... the empty house next door.  Liz notices laundry on the line and surmises that the new neighbors moved in while they were away.  

George angrily knocks on the door, which is opened by Mr. Wood (Hans Conried).  He explains that one of his children has brought home strawberry ice cream.  The elves gave it to her.  Mr. Wood goes to find his daughter to explain. 

LIZ (to George): “I think Mr. Wood has snapped his twig!” 

Mr. Wood returns, assured that Joanna, his daughter, isn’t listening.  Mr. Wood explains that he has ten children and one on the way.  Liz is shocked to find out Mrs. Wood is still alive! 

GEORGE: “Well, Mr. Wood, you’ve certainly got a lot of little splinters.” 

The rest of the children stay with relatives in the summer.  Mr. Wood calls for Joanne, who he thought was buying the ice cream from her allowance. Joanne is an imaginative child who thinks she’s a fairy queen, comes in.  She has been feeding her pet dragon, Charlie, the ice cream.  Liz tells her that dragons don’t eat so much ice cream, but Joanne insists that Charlie’s just a small dragon - a dragon-ette.  

LIZ: “Yes. I’ve heard of her sister - Jessica.”

Jessica Dragonette (1900-80) was a singer who became popular on American radio and was active in the World War II effort. She was voted best female singer of the country 1942 and 1943.

Much to Liz and George’s chagrin, Mr. Wood let’s her daughter off without any punishment or admonishment for her ice cream thievery.  Mr. Wood offers to pay their milk bill as compensation.  

End of Part One

Bob LeMond gives listeners a Jell-O ‘dreamy’ recipe for a fluffy orange tart. 

As the second half opens, Mr. Wood has rung the Cooper’s doorbell to report that little Joanne overheard them say that their were no such things as elves. Mr. Wood wants them to pretend to be elves to console her. Liz and George are reluctant, but agree when they see her awash in tears.  

The Coopers will pretend to find Joanne’s lost dragon, Charlie. To prove that they are really elves, Joanne insists that Liz transform into a troll and George into a Brownie Princess. On the way out, Joanne picks up the Coopers telephone and it is Mr. Atterbury, who is bringing over an important client, Mr. Stevens.  Joanne refuses to tell Liz and George who was on the phone - claiming it was the King of the Elves. 

As Joanne waits outside for their transformation, Liz and George plan their outrageous outfits. As a brownie princess, George will wear his brown shoes, socks, and garters, a dried grass-skirt, water-wings, and a brown bathing cap. As a troll, Liz will wear a stocking over her face hanging down like an elephant’s trunk, red rubber gloves on her hands and feet, and will walk on all fours. 

Meanwhile, Mr. Atterbury drives up with Mr. Stevens (Frank Nelson), describing Mr. Cooper as a “dignified, sober, and conservative”.  On the porch is Joanne, who identifies herself as the Fairy Queen.  From inside, Liz bids them open the door and come in.  Liz is hopping about on all fours, spouting gibberish.  Joanne describes the men as ogres “one uglier than the other.”  

In retrospect, this storyline might have inspired the TV series “Bewitched” (1964-72), in which Darrin Stephens’ boss, Larry Tate, was usually bringing home an important client, describing Darrin to him in glowing terms, and then finding Darrin transformed due to a spell, sometimes involving his own daughter, Tabitha. Even the names Stevens / Stephens is the same!  

Liz straightens up immediately when she sees them. Liz realizes that the ‘Brownie Princess’ is still upstairs, waiting to make his entrance. Too late!  George dances on looking for his lily pad!   Mr. Atterbury fires George on the spot.  Mr. Stevens wants to hear George’s explanation. George stands up for himself - he was simply preserving the fantasy life of a child.  Mr. Stevens takes George’s side and Mr. Atterbury immediately grants George his promotion to third vice president!

 End of Episode

In the live Jell-O commercial that ends the show, Bob LeMond is singing “I’ve been working on the railroad...J-E-L-L-O!” Lucy thinks he is talking about having to take a job on the railroad, telling him that radio is a tough business and television is the future.  They both sing the song with lyrics about Jell-O.  

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Jujutsu Kaisen: Season 2, the Prequel Movie, and Their Possible Connections

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Season 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen ended last month on a high note with a stellar, action-packed finale. Since the anime launched last year, the series has been lauded for its stupendous animation and fight sequences, but the exciting team-up between the protagonist Yuji Itadori and his classmate, hammer-wielding Nobara Kugisaki, left us hyped and hungry for more.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Release Date

Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait a little while longer for another season. While MAPPA, the production studio behind the anime, has teased future episodes, a projected air date has yet to be revealed.

Based on comments made by the production staff and how well-received Jujutsu Kaisen season 1 was, it’s almost guaranteed there will be a follow-up season at the very least. As for when, it’ll likely be after the prequel film is released.

It’s not all doom and gloom for Jujutsu Kaisen fans, though. Shortly before the Season 1 finale aired, the anime’s official Twitter account announced a prequel film for the series. And if that wasn’t enough to whet our appetites, they dropped a teaser trailer for the movie after the season finale finished broadcasting.

When is the Jujutsu Kaisen movie coming out?

While we don’t have a concrete date yet, the teaser trailer projects a Winter 2022 release. In anime speak, that means early next year. Even though that potential release date may disappoint fans hoping for something right now, it may be easier to swallow with the knowledge that Studio MAPPA is also handling the production for the prequel movie. Given the stunning visuals and slickly choreographed action sequences MAPPA delivered for the anime series, as well as the studio’s history for working on well-received series like Yuri on Ice and Dorohedoro, the result will likely be worth the wait.

Since we don’t have an official release date yet, we can’t be sure how the film will be distributed outside of Japan. But considering the anime’s popularity, it’s safe to assume there will be a North American, English-language release.

Yuta Okkotsu and the Jujutsu Kaisen Movie Plot

The film will adapt Jujutsu Kaisen 0, the prequel of the main manga series. Creator Gege Akutami originally released Jujutsu Kaisen 0 as a standalone, four-chapter oneshot. But after the miniseries proved more popular than expected, they began serializing the main Jujutsu Kaisen manga the following year. And aren’t we all glad for that?

Based on the teaser trailer, the prequel will focus on Yuta Okkotsu, a student with enormous cursed energy. We can assume that Yuta has come to Tokyo Jujutsu High School to learn how to control his abilities based on the trailer’s narration. He appears to be standing at a crossroads where he can either use his powers to save people or destroy them.

It’s doubtful that his training will go off without a hitch, though. While the trailer focuses on Yuta, it opens with Suguru Geto talking about unleashing a Night Parade of 100 Demons on Christmas Eve. Since we last saw Geto allying himself with cursed spirits during Season 1 of the anime, his motivations for doing so can’t be anything good and most likely have a lot to do with Yuta.

How does the Jujutsu Kaisen film connect to the anime series?

While the prequel focuses on a different protagonist, this isn’t the first time we’ve been introduced to Yuta Okkotsu. He’s been mentioned throughout Season 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen. He’s a classmate of Maki Zenin, Toge Inumaki, and Panda, and his absence was noted during the Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event by numerous people. Most notably, Aoi Todo—a third year from Kyoto Jujutsu High—was dismayed when he learned Yuta wouldn’t be participating in the competition. His reaction tells us that whatever happens in the prequel, Yuta will become a force to be reckoned with.

The Night Parade of 100 Demons is also referenced before the exchange event arc when Todo and Mai Zenin drop by Tokyo Jujutsu High to survey their future rivals. From that encounter, we know it becomes known as a terrorist attack. We also know Todo distinguished himself during the attack when he exorcised five first-grade and one special grade cursed spirits by himself.

So while the film may not tie directly into the main series, its events and characters have an impact upon the current storyline. That said, Yuta’s absence in the anime is conspicuous considering how often he was brought up during Season 1. Keeping that in mind, chances are good that he may make a future appearance. After all, why is he absent during the exchange event? Maybe the film will provide a clue.

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Will we see characters from the main series in the Jujutsu Kaisen movie?

In addition to Yuta and Geto, the teaser trailer also features a voiceover and glimpse of Satoru Gojo. It makes sense that Gojo would be present, because not only is he an instructor at Tokyo Jujutsu High School, he’s also the most powerful jujutsu sorcerer currently alive. Yuta’s abilities would definitely interest him.

Beyond that, due to the movie being a prequel, it’s unlikely we’ll see Yuji or Nobara since they’re both freshmen in the main series. There is a chance we may see Megumi Fushiguro, despite his also being a freshman in the current timeline, because of his connection to Gojo and the illustrious Zenin clan. On the other hand, there is a high probability we’ll see Maki, Inumaki, and Panda. They’re Yuta’s classmates at Tokyo Jujutsu High, which gives the prequel an opportunity to explore their characters more in-depth than we’ve seen in the anime series so far.

The teaser also briefly shows a young girl and a cursed spirit attached to Yuta. Without a doubt, the film will explore their connection to Yuta and each other.

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The Complete List of Gibbs Rules - NCIS

Special Agent Jethro Gibbs and His Rules

On the TV show NCIS, Jethro Gibbs provides words to live by in the form of Gibbs Rules. There are many different Gibbs Rules, some are based on being an agent like rule #9 - "Don't Go Anywhere Without a Knife". Others are based on being in the Marines like rule #23 - "Don't Mess With a Marines Coffee, If You Want to Live". Some are based on life like rule #44 - "First Things First, Hide the Women and Children". At one point, Dinozzo revealed there were seven rules that dealt with lawyers, to date, we've only heard one of the seven. In season 3, episode 4, Zeva ask Gibbs how many rules he has, and Gibbs states 50. In the final episode of season 7, when Gibbs turns over rule #13 and writes rule #51. Since then, Rule 69 was revealed, indicating, the fearless NCIS leader has been adding to his list. In total only 35 of Gibbs rules have been revealed. At first, it was thought there were only 50 rules, however, as the seasons have gone on, there seems to be a growing number of rules as the latest rule 73 was revealed in Season 16.

The Complete List of Gibbs Rules - 1 thru 25

Gibbs Rule #1 - "Never Let Suspects Stay Together" Gibbs Alternate Rule #1 - "Never Screw Over Your Partner" - No one is sure why the writers had two Number 1 rules, however, they probably weren't keeping track at the time. In NCIS Season 8, Episode 11 (Ships in the Night), Magee acknowledges that there were two Number 1 rules when Gibbs decides to break Rule #1, Never Let suspects stay together. Gibbs Rule #2 - "Always Wear Gloves at a Crime Scene" Gibbs Rule #3 - "Don't Believe What Your are Told, Double Check" and Gibbs Alternate Rule #3 - "Never be Unreachable" Gibbs Rule #4 - "The Best Way to Keep a Secret, Keep it to yourself" - Corollary 1 to Rule #4 - "The 2nd Best Way to Keep a Secret, Tell One Other Person, if You Must" Corollary 2 to Rule #4 - "There is no Third Best" Gibbs Rule #5 - "You Don't Waste Good" - Season 8, Episode 22 Gibbs Rule #6 - "Never Say Your Sorry" Gibbs Rule #7 - "Always be Specific When you Lie" Gibbs Rule #8 - "Never Take Anything for Granted" Gibbs Rule #9 - "Never Go Anywhere Without a Knife" Mentioned in Season 8, Episode 9 Gibbs Rule #10 - "Never Get Personally Involved on a Case" - Jethro burned this rule in Season 16, Episode 13 Gibbs Rule #11 - "When the Job is Done, Walkaway Gibbs Rule #12 - "Never Date a Co-Worker" Gibbs Rule #13 - "Never Ever Involve Lawyer" It is also mentioned that there are 7 rules that involve lawyers. Currently, this is the only rule about lawyers that has been revealed. Gibbs Rule #14 - "Bend the Line, Don't Break It" Season 11, Episode 3 Gibbs Rule #15 - "Always work as a Team" Season 5, Episode 5 Gibbs Rule #16 - "If someone thinks they have the upper hand, break it" - Season Finale, Season 8. Gibbs Rule #17 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #18 - "It's Better to Seek Forgiveness than Ask Permission" - Season 3, Episode 4, revealed by Director Shephard Gibbs Rule #19 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #20 - Hasn't been revealed - "Always Look Under" - Season 12, episode 17 revealed by Special Agent Barrett Gibbs Rule #21 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #22 - "Never Ever Bother Gibbs in Interrogation" Gibbs Rule #23 - "Never Mess with a Marine's Coffee, If you Want to Live" Gibbs Rule #24 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #25 - Hasn't been revealed

The Complete List of Gibbs Rules: 25 thru 50

Gibbs Rule #26 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #27 - "Two Ways to Follow: First way they never notice you...Second way they ONLY notice you" Gibbs Rule #28 - "When you need help, Ask" - Season 9 Gibbs Rule #29 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #30 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #31 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #32 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #33 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #34 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #35 - "Always Watch the Watchers" - Season 8, Episode 21 Gibbs Rule #36 - "If you feel like you're being played, you probably are" - Season 9, Episode 1 Gibbs Rule #37 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #38 - "Your Case, Your Lead" First said to Tony Dinozzo by Gibbs in season 6, episode 16. In season 10, episode 3, Gibbs said it again to Dr. Mallard. Gibbs Rule #39 - "There is no such thing as coincidences" and Gibbs Rule #39A - "There is no such thing as a small world" - Season 10, Episdoe 14 Gibbs Rule #40 - "If it Seems Like Someone is Out to Get You, They Are" Gibbs Rule #41 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #42 - "Never accept an apology from someone who has just sucker punched you." Revealed during Season 9 on Feb 21st. Gibbs Rule #43 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #44 - "First Things First, Hide the Women and Children" Gibbs Rule #45 - "Clean Up Your Own Messes" Gibbs Rule #46 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #47 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #48 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #49 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #50 - Hasn't been revealed

Gibbs Rule #51 - "Sometimes You're Wrong"

The Complete List of Gibbs Rules 51 thru 75

Gibbs seems to use rules 51 and over for his personal life. They seem to be made up on the spot and as normal, the rules are not necessarily in order. Gibbs Rule #51 - "Sometimes you're wrong" Gibbs Rule #52 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #53 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #54 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #55 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #56 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #57 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #58 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #59 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #60 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #61 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #62 - "Always give people space when they get off the elevator" - said by Abbie to Gibbs, Season 11 Episode 12 Gibbs Rule #63 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #64 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #65 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #66 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #67 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #68 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #69 - "Never trust a woman who doesn't trust her man." Gibbs Rule #70 - Hasn't been revealed - In Season 11, McGee or was it McGibbs tried to make up his own rule. Will acknowledge the effort, but we won't write it down as an official rule. Gibbs Rule #71 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #72 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #73 - "Never meet your Heroes" - In Season 16, Episode 7, "A Thousand Words" Gibbs Rule #74 - Hasn't been revealed Gibbs Rule #75 - Hasn't been revealed

What is your favorite NCIS episode or moment?

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Maddie roe age 16 2 months ago For me its Gibbs rule #23 : "Never mess with a Marine's coffee, If you want to live." My bff is a Marine and you mess with his coffee than you better run

AUTHORTom Fattes 9 months ago from Naperville, ILThank you for the update. I need to go back and watch the episode again.

AUTHORTom Fattes 9 months ago from Naperville, ILThank you. I missed this tonight.

John Ervin 9 months ago I think Gibbs mentioned rule 73 in "A Thousand Words" (16.7). "Never meet your Heroes"

Rule 73 9 months ago Never meet your herosNovember 13th 2018

DFYcontent 5 years ago That's like asking which one of your kids you like best ;-)The one that springs to mind right now is Stakeout (5x12). Loved the crime, the team interactions,... just a very enjoyable and fun episode to watch (again and again).

anonymous 6 years ago when Abby and Ziva slap each other

anonymous 7 years ago #37 has been revealed. Tony gave McGee Gibbs's coffee......#37 never mess with a marines coffee. And then of course they mentioned something about "dead man walking" :D

GrowthSpark 7 years ago Thanks for pulling all the rules together, I hear them on the program and often wonder if they are duplicated as I don't keep track. I just love the NCIS humor.

grannysage 7 years ago Kate: What did Ducky look like when he was younger?Gibbs (smiling slightly): Illya Kuryakin.I'm a David McCallum fan. This is a great lens.

ssalunkhe 7 years ago Thanks for sharing the lens. I would love to live my life by Gibbs rules.

DesignedbyLisa LM 7 years ago I was looking for this list! Thanks for keeping track.

Nightcat 7 years ago This is awesome, I was hoping a list of his rules would come out some day. Angel Blessings!

Nancy Tate Hellams 7 years ago from Pendleton, SCI loved seeing these 50 Jethro Gibbs Rules. I love all the NCIS episodes and have probably seen each of them at least 3 times. I can't think of my favorite right now.

MyFairLadyah2 7 years ago Love this show - Can't think of a favorite episonde/moment - Nice Lens!

AUTHORTom Fattes 7 years ago from Naperville, IL@Gail47: Our whole family gathers around the TV on Tuesday nights to watch NCIS. Kids must have their homework done first though, Dad's rule #2.

AUTHORTom Fattes 7 years ago from Naperville, IL@ijbgraphics: Yep, I think that was at the beginning of season 7. We've been watching each season in order.

ijbgraphics 7 years ago when they go to rescue Ziva and Gibbs snipes the terrorist :) Nice lens btw

Gail47 7 years ago Tony and Ziva in Paris - those to actors have great charisma! Love all of NCIS and have watched every NCIS on USA there is. Family knows when "Gibbs" is on, I'm rarely available. Wonderful lens.

anonymous 7 years ago I'm glad to find your lens. I now know what to get my sister-in-law for Christmas. She is the biggest NCIS fan in the state of Alabama. She DVRs every episode and watches them over and over. I didn't know there were NCIS tee shirts...I've put this lens in favorites and will have to get her one for Christmas...she will love it! Cool lens!

Nathalie Roy 7 years ago from France (Canadian expat)I love his grumpy character on NCIS. I think the best scenes are when he is interacting with Abby.

APackageAtTheDoor 7 years ago We just recently started watching NCIS, and I think what hooked me was a scene from one of the first episodes I saw, "Twisted Sister" about McGee's sister. It's a scene with Gibbs, Jenny and Abby. Abby starts imitating Gibbs and Jenny and then says something like, "The kids don't like it when the parents argue." My jaw just dropped and I howled with laughter. I knew I was going to love this show!

bernie74 lm 8 years ago Oh My, there are just too man to choose from. I could sit and re watch them all. But I must admit I do love the episode where Tone and Tim a caught and Tony is injected with truth serum and they find out that Ziva is still alive. and the look her and Gibs exchange when she is being recued is awesome.But there are many others

AUTHORTom Fattes 8 years ago from Naperville, IL@anonymous: I had to go back and look at the episode again because I had originally marked it as Rule 16. After watching the episode I did verify it was Rule 16.

Jen 8 years ago from CanadaI love Gibbs Rules and Head Slaps (though these seem to be dwindling). Twilight is the episode that sticks out and S.W.A>k. I also like the McGee heavy episodes. He's my favorite character. Rule 3 and Rule 8 seem similar to me. I wonder if they noticed that in hind sight.

anonymous 8 years ago Gibb's Rule #14 was revealed in the last episode of this season (May, 2011). Tony said:"If the suspect has the upper hand - break it."

TeacherSerenia 8 years ago I dont have any favourite NCIS moment but I love any moments with Abbey or McGee in them. I think they are both very smart. I hate DiNozzo always puttin McGee down - especially when he calls McGee Probie - that is just plain nasty.

Wednesday-Elf 8 years ago from Savannah, GeorgiaI love ALL NCIS episodes and have many favorite moments. But my favorite 'Line' was said by Tony - "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you always got!" The many NCIS fans in my family quote that line to each other frequently, in appropriate moments. It should be a Gibbs RULE! :)Gibbs Rules are a part of NCIS that I look forward to in each episode. Keep waiting to hear more. Such fun to read them altogether here. And, am absolutely crazy about the 'bloopers' - hadn't seen them before! Good job putting this together. ~~A SquidAngel NCIS fan is leaving a Blessing~~ Read the full article

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A Kurt and Blaine Fan’s Very Serious Guide to Glee

Are you a fan of Kurt, Blaine or Klaine? Are you thinking about rewatching Glee and aren’t sure what episodes to savor and what episodes to skip? Well -- I have just the guide for you.  

Season 1

Pilot: Introduction to the show.  Apparently, Kurt is not the main character, or the secondary main character. Blaine does not exist.  Kurt sings Mr. Cellophane and is sassy. He also gets thrown in a dumpster. 

3/10 Stars**

(Stars are based on how much Kurt and/or Blaine are in the episode, and have no bearing on quality of the episode.  Y’all should know that I’m good with my scientific evaluation of these episodes by now.)  

Showmance: Kurt sits in the background and has less sassy remarks. 

1/10 Stars

Acafellas: Kurt comes out to Mercedes and shows he’s more of a man than Will will ever be. 

8/10 Stars

Preggers: Kurt comes out to his dad, scores the game winning goal in the football game, rocks out to Beyonce in a leotard, and proves he’s by far the most interesting character on this show.  

10/10 Stars

The Rhodes Not Taken: Kurt cries when Kristin Chenoweth sings, and throws up on Emma’s shoes. 

2/10 Stars

Vitamin D: Kurt wears cool sunglasses, and sides with the girls. 

2/10 Stars

Throwdown: Sue refers to Kurt as gay kid. 

1/10 Stars

Mash-Up: Kurt throws a slushie in his own face. 

1/10 Stars

Wheels: Kurt challenges Rachel to a diva-off, and throws the high note in Defying Gravity to protect his father. We are all emotional.

10/10 Stars

Ballad: Kurt and Finn bond over their dead parents. 

9/10 Stars

Hairography: Kurt makes over Rachel and wants to stuff a sock in her mouth. 

7/10 Stars

Mattress: Kurt spouts off exposition to set up the plot. 

1/10 Stars

Sectionals: Kurt, um, goes to Sectionals because they need 12 people.

1/10 Stars

Hell-O: Kurt gets a slushie in his face while walking with Rachel and Mercedes.

1/10 Stars

The Power of Madonna: Kurt and Mercedes make over Sue for the greater good. They become cheerleaders. 

9/10 Stars

Home: Kurt sets up Carole and Burt, but is sad when Finn and Burt begin to bond, making him feel left out.  It’s tragic.  Pretty Kurt cries.  

10/10 Stars

Bad Reputation: Kurt is a badass, posts Sue’s Physical video online, distracts people in the library, and tells Sue the truth. 

8/10 Stars

Laryngitis: Kurt dresses like red-neck trucker, makes out with Brittany, tries to lower his voice an octave, and then sings a really angsty Gypsy song, and is generally glorious.

11/10 Stars

Dream On: Kurt is excited about bedazzled shit. Has no lines. 

1/10 Stars

Theatricality: Kurt dresses up like Lady Gaga, stands up to bullies, sets up a love nest for Finn, and very theatrically kicks over a chair. 

10/10 Stars

Funk: Kurt sings a 12 minute Celine Dion medley in French for the Cheerios. We don’t get to see it.  

2/10 Stars

Journey to Regionals: Kurt, um, goes to regionals because they need 12 people.

1/10 Stars

Season 2

Audition: Kurt gets a slushy to his face. Becomes a main character - only not in this episode 

1/10 Stars

Britney/Brittany: Kurt is very sassy about Britney Spears

3/10 Stars

Grilled Cheesus: Burt almost dies of a heart attack and Kurt is very sad.  Sings I Want to Hold Your Hand, and we all cry.  Also religion. 

10/10 Stars

Duets: Kurt sings a duet with himself, which is vocal masturbation.  Also sings a duet with Rachel, which is just a duet. 

10/10 Stars

The Rocky Horror Glee Show: Kurt dresses up as RiffRaff and hides in the background

1/10 Stars

Never Been Kissed: BLAINE ARRIVES AND ALL IS GLORIOUS YES WE ARE ALL HERE FOR THIS! 

10/10 Stars

The Substitute: Kurt and Blaine going on a date to Breadstix.  Mercedes is also there. 

6/10 Stars

Furt: Kurt and Finn’s parents get married and everyone is all one big happy mashed-up family. 

10/10 Stars

Special Education: Kurt joins the warblers and gets a pet bird

8/10 Stars

A Very Glee Christmas: Kurt and Blaine sing a flirty Christmas song to each other that has nothing to do with anything else in the episode. 

4/10 Stars

The Sue Sylvester Shuffle: Blaine loves football.  Kurt loves scarves.  They’re both mostly ignored because too gay to be after the Superbowl

2/10 Stars

Silly Love Songs: Kurt and Blaine pretend to be Harry and Sally.  Blaine thinks he’s in love with Jeremiah because he’s dumb and doesn’t know he’s really in love with Kurt. 

10/10 Stars

Comeback: Kurt and Blaine are not in this episode.  I think it’s about Justin Beiber. They’re probably grateful they missed it. 

0/10 Stars

Blame it on the Alcohol: Blaine still hasn’t figured out he’s in love with Kurt.  Gets very drunk and makes out with Rachel instead.  Kurt gets snarky.

10/10 Stars

Sexy: Blaine is sexy.  Kurt tries to be sexy.  Blaine talks to Burt about sex.  Burt talks to Kurt about sex.  The Warblers have a giant foam party. 

9/10 Stars

Original Song: Kurt’s bird dies.  Blaine figures out he’s in love with Kurt. They kiss and are interrupted by a giant red piano.  Also Candles. 

12/10 Stars

A Night of Neglect: The show neglects Kurt and Blaine are on it.  Stick them in a scene with Karofsky and Santana because all the gays together. 

1/10 Stars

Born This Way: Kurt comes back to McKinley.  Tells everyone they should be themselves.  Blaine serenades Kurt in the court yard.  It’s all very romantic.  Barbra Streisand is not in a mall in Ohio. 

10/10 Stars

Rumours: People think Kurt is secretly dating Sam. These people are dumb because he’s not.  He’s dating Blaine.  Sometimes the truth is what’s actually standing in front of you.

5/10 Stars

Prom Queen: Kurt rocks an epic look for prom.  Is voted Prom Queen.  Blaine asks him to dance. It is glorious. 

10/10 Sparkly Stars

Funeral: Kurt and Finn help Sue plan her sister’s funeral.  Also Kurt auditions to be the star -- but fails because Lea Michele and Ryan Murphy are bff. 

6/10 Stars

New York: Kurt and Rachel decide that they’re going to go New York forever. They sing on a Broadway stage.  Kurt decides Blaine will come with.  Also - I love you.  

6/10 Stars

Season 3

The Purple Piano Project: Kurt and Blaine eye-fuck each other in the Lima bean because they aren’t actually having sex yet. Blaine transfers to McKinley, which is a totally great idea and has no repercussions whats so ever.  Blaine serenades Kurt in the courtyard round 2.

10/10 Stars

I Am Unicorn: Kurt proves he’s the most unicorn of all the unicorns.  Blaine becomes a junior. 

10/10 Stars

Asian F: Kurt gives Blaine flowers. 

2/10 Stars

Pot o Gold: Kurt runs for student council.  Blaine sings a solo. 

3/10 Stars

The First Time: KURT AND BLAINE HAVE SEX AND IT’S ALL GLORIOUS!!!

50/10 Stars

Mash Off: Kurt tries to ban dodgeball.  Blaine plays supportive boyfriend. 

4/10 Stars

I Kissed a Girl: Kurt looses the student election.  Blaine plays supportive boyfriend. 

4/10 Stars

Hold Onto 16: Kurt is snarky with Sebastian.  Blaine beats up a punching bag. 

4/10 Stars

Extraordinary Merry Christmas: Kurt and Blaine host a Christmas party in their bachelor chalet in the Swiss Alps. Blaine sorta proposes to Kurt, but it is cut “for time”.

10/10 Stars

Yes/No: Kurt and Blaine look at each other.  Yup.  That’s what happens. 

1/10 Stars

Michael: Blaine pretends to be a pirate.  Kurt and Blaine sit three feet apart not on the bed because too gay. 

8/10 Stars

The Spanish Teacher: Kurt totally would not ever, no ever say yes to Blaine’s proposal. Blaine recovers from being a pirate. 

2/10 Stars

Heart: Kurt is stalked by a giant gorilla.  Blaine returns from his recovery. 

7/10 Stars

On My Way: Kurt cries himself through the episode.  Blaine stays quiet. 

5/10 Stars

Big Brother: COOPER ANDERSON! A man in a dress is dead

10/10 Stars

Saturday Night Gleever: Kurt and Blaine are more than a woman to each other. Kurt and Mercedes befriend Unique. 

4/10 Stars

Dance With Somebody: OH NO FIGHTS AND ANGST AND OH NO! But everything works out and Kurt serenades Blaine and stops putting bronzer in Blaine’s moisturizer.  

10/10 Stars

Choke: Kurt auditions for NYADA. Blaine is a supportive boyfriend. Also no more candles. 

7/10 Stars

Promasaurus: Kurt and Blaine decided to go to an anti-prom, then real prom. Blaine takes out the gel in his hair.  Supposedly a lot of after prom sex, but we don’t see any of it because censors. 

8/10 Stars

Props: Finn and Puck pretend to be Kurt and Blaine.  Kurt and Blaine pretend to be Snooki and The Situation

5/10 Stars

Nationals: Kurt and Blaine, um, go to nationals because they need 12 people.

1/10 Stars

Goodbye: Kurt says goodbye to everyone but Blaine.  Blaine is still sad.  Kurt is sad because he doesn’t get into NYADA. 

9/10 Stars. 

Season 4

The New Rachel: Kurt lounges around Lima before going to New York.  Blaine is sassy.  Blaine serenades Kurt in the courtyard round 3. 

7/10 Stars

Britney 2.0: Blaine catches Britney talking to herself.  Kurt fills Rachel in on the exposition.

3/10 Stars

Makeover: Kurt gives Rachel a makeover, gets a job at Vogue.com, and ignores his boyfriend.  Blaine runs for student council and wins.  Blaine is sad.

9/10 Stars

The Break Up: KURT AND BLAINE BREAK UP THIS IS THE WORST EVER!!

-15/10 Stars

The Role You Were Born to Play: Blaine gets to be a literal angel, but cries about his break up for one scene. Kurt watches The Notebook and takes ambien, but off screen.

1/10 Stars

Glease: Kurt and Blaine silently angst at each other. 

2/10 Stars

Dynamic Duets: Blaine gets to be a super hero and learns to forgive himself.  Also becomes bff with Sam.  Kurt is drinking Rachel’s Kool-Aide off screen. 

10/10 Stars

Thanksgiving: Rachel brain washes Kurt into staying in New York instead of going home.  Isabelle talks sense into him.  Kurt and Blaine have a phone call and it’s sad but it’s good. 

4/10 Stars

Swan Song: Blaine becomes a cheerleader.  Kurt sings his way into NYADA

5/10 Stars

Glee, Actually: Burt gives Blaine as a present to Kurt.  Kurt and Blaine may or may not sleep together. 

8/10 Stars

Sadie Hawkins: Blaine gets a crush on Sam.  Kurt gets a crush on Adam.  Both ignore that they’re still in love with each other. Trent Warbler comes back. 

9/10 Stars

Naked: Kurt does not get naked.  Blaine gets semi-naked.  

3/10 Stars

Diva: Kurt takes down Rachel and it’s satisfying.  Blaine gets steamrolled by Tina.

10/10 Stars

I Do: Kurt and Blaine sing a flirty love duet, make out in a car, and have sex in a hotel room.  But they’re only friends.

10/10 Stars

Girls and Boys on Film: Kurt has a fantasy about Blaine.  Adam takes Kurt to a romantic film, and he’s mysteriously never seen again. 

8/10 Stars

Feud: Blaine is not on the bottom. Not really.  Blaine infiltrates Sue’s cheerios. Kurt’s upset because Santana took his pillow. 

7/10 Stars

Guilty Pleasures: Kurt sleeps with Bruce, and watches a lot of TV.  Blaine sings Phil Collins.  They throw the magical, golden hoola-hoop of destiny to each other.

10/10 Stars

Shooting Star: Blaine quietly stays out of the plot.  Kurt quietly stays out of the episode. 

.5/10 Stars

Sweet Dreams: Blaine tries to take over New Directions, but Will yells at him.  Even when he’s right.  Kurt bakes cookies.  

2/10 Stars

Lights Out: Kurt goes to the ballet.  Blaine does an exercise routine. 

3/10 Stars

Wonderful: Kurt returns to Lima to make sure Burt is okay.  Blaine decides to buy a ring for Kurt.  All is wonderful. 

9/10 Stars

All or Nothing: Blaine meets delightful lesbians.  Kurt and Blaine go on a double date with the delightful lesbians.  Blaine buys a ring. 

6/10 Stars

Season 5

Love, Love, Love: KURT AND BLAINE GET BACK TOGETHER AND BLAINE PROPOSES AND EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL! 

100/10 Stars

Tina in the Sky with Diamonds: Blaine sings a Beatles song at a piano.  Kurt sings a Beatles song on top of a piano. 

4/10 Stars

The Quarterback: Finn dies.  Everyone is sad. 

10/10 Stars

A Katy or a Gaga: Blaine is a Katy trying to be a Gaga. Kurt is a Gaga feeling intimidated by another Gaga. 

8/10 Stars

The End of Twerk: Blaine shakes his booty.  Kurt gets a tattoo and a tongue ring.  They have Skype sex.  

9/10 Stars

Movin’ Out: Blaine doesn’t want to go to NYADA.  Kurt says come to NYADA.  Blaine goes to NYADA. 

8/10 Stars

Puppet Master: Blaine plays with puppets.  Kurt doesn’t want to be a puppet. 

10/10 Stars

Previously Unaired Christmas: This episode does not exist. 

Invisible Stars

Frenemies: Kurt finally makes a friend.  Blaine becomes valedictorian.  

7/10 Stars

Trio: Blaine hangs out with Sam and Tina, and does not fondle their boobs.  Kurt starts his second cover band. 

8/10 Stars

City of Angels: Blaine is the only one who reads the show choir blogs.  Kurt is distraught about the end of a glee club he hasn’t been in in two years.  Wait.  It’s still one at this point.  

6/10 Stars

100: Kurt sings Defying Gravity again, and this time hits the note.  Blaine implies to April that he and Kurt have already engaged in sodomy.  

7/10 Stars

New Directions: Tina fantasizes about Kurt and Blaine making out.  Kurt and Blaine reveal that they are not adopting a Russian baby.  Quinn offers her egg instead.  And after 84,000 years, Blaine finally gets to graduate. 

10/10 Stars

New New York: Kurt and Blaine get to be all grown up and stuff. They fight, they make up, and they even are allowed to talk about having sex.  Everything is perfect even if it’s not. 

10/10 Stars

Bash: Kurt is Kurt from All the Other Ghosts.  Blaine is sad. 

10/10 Stars

Tested: Blaine falls in love with cronuts.  Kurt is jealous.  Kurt is badass.  Blaine is jealous.  They both will always love each other.  Swords. 

10/10 Stars

Opening Night: Kurt and Blaine love everyone at the bar.  Sue has sex on their bed. 

8/10 Stars

The Back Up Plan: An old lady tells Blaine he’ll be a star if he drops Kurt.  SHE’S A WITCH BLAINE STOP!!

10/10 Stars

Old Dogs, New Tricks: Kurt mysteriously develops a love for old people, dogs, and fairy tales.  Blaine is mysteriously sidelined. 

10/10 Stars

The Untitled Rachel Berry Project: Blaine and Brittany get a more revealing sex scene with each other in someone’s fantasy than they do with Kurt and Santana. Kurt and Blaine decided to trust and love each other through everything, which totally sets up season 6. 

10/10 Stars

Season 6

Loser Like Me: WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY BROKE UP AGAIN THIS IS SO STUPID!! (Actually, it’s very good.  Except the Karofsky part.) 

10/10 Stars

Homecoming: Kurt and Blaine decide to be teachers. 

8/10 Stars

Jagged Little Tapestry: Kurt pines over Blaine.  The show makes him a music video. 

9/10 Stars

The Hurt Locker 1: Sue has a shrine to Klaine that in no way resembles the audience.  Kurt likes old people so much, he tries to date one.  Blaine has a bear in his apartment. 

9/10 Stars

The Hurt Locker 2: Kurt and Blaine are locked in an elevator with a bathroom. 

10/10 Stars

What the World Needs Now: Blaine sings for Brittany and Santana.  Kurt takes joy that the Karofsky plot line is almost over. 

2/10 Stars

Transitioning: Kurt manipulates fate. Blaine kisses him because their lips are magnetically pulled towards each other. 

8/10 Stars

A Wedding: Kurt and Blaine decide being broken up is stupid and get married instead. 

10.5/10

Child Star: Kurt and Blaine are on their honeymoon.  Unfortunately, we don’t get to see it. 

0/10 Stars

The Rise and Fall of Sue Sylvester: Kurt and Blaine learn that the writers like Jane Lynch better than them. 

3/10 Stars

We Built This Glee Club: A piano blows up.  Blaine thinks it’s pretty. 

4/10 Stars

2009: Pilot redo.  Kurt is a main character this time.  Kurt and Blaine don’t cross paths. 

10/10 Stars

Dreams Come True: Kurt and Blaine go off to be a success on Broadway and have a baby girl and live happily ever after just like every fluffy fanfic ever.

10/10 Stars 

The End

[jessicakehoe]

Everything Coming to Amazon Prime Video and Crave in December

Here’s a breakdown of all the movies and television shows we can’t wait to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Crave this month.

Everything Coming to Amazon Prime Video

The Marvelous Mrs Maisel: Season 3 Season two of this multiple Emmy Award-winning show saw Midge accepting an offer to go on tour with musician Shy Baldwin. This season sees her taking that career leap with her manager Susie, while at the same attempting a reconciliation with her husband Joel. This Is Us’s Sterling K Brown and Liza Weil (Gilmore Girls’ Paris Gellar!) guest star. Available December 6.

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Late Night Emma Thompson plays a female late night show host who hires an Indian-American woman, played by Mindy Kaling, to join her all-male writing staff in an effort to boost diversity (and ratings). Kaling—who also wrote the film—shakes up the status quo, challenging the racial, power and gender dynamics of their workplace. (Catch our interview with the film’s director, Indian-Canadian Nisha Ganatra, here.) Available December 10.

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The Aeronauts After playing a married couple in the Stephen Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything, Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne reunite for yet another epic tale of resilience. Jones plays a daredevil pilot who finds herself exploring the unknown in a hot air balloon alongside a weather scientist played by Redmayne. Available December 20.

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And here’s the complete list of everything coming to Amazon this December:

Available December 1 Will and Grace (2017) Gnomeo and Juliet Just Friends No Country for Old Men The Nut Job Reindeer Games Serendipity I Don’t Know How She Does It Down to You Bad Santa Four Christmases Get Santa The Nativity Story Nativity! Nutcracker in 3D The Road to Christmas Santa’s Apprentice Winter Wonderland

Available December 4 John Wick John Wick 2

Available December 12 Long Shot Night Hunter

Available December 15 Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love The Boy 2

Available December 19 Booksmart

Available December 23 Angel of Mine

Available December 29 Midsommar

Available December 31 American Pie Beverly Hills Cop Black Hat Fifty Shades of Grey Monsters vs. Aliens Mortdecai My Spy Oblivion

Everything Coming to Crave

The L Word: Generation Q Groundbreaking drama The L Word, which ran on Showtime for six seasons from 2004-2009, is back for a highly anticipated reboot. Its original stars, Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey and Katherine Moennig, have reprised their roles, while a slew of new characters have been introduced. The series follows a group of friends—many of whom are queer—as they navigate love, heartbreak and career ups-and-downs in Los Angeles. Available December 8.

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Killing Patient Zero After its world premiere at the 2019 Hot Docs Festival in Toronto, this Canadian documentary is landing on Crave in line with World Aids Day. The film—based on Richard McKay’s book Patient Zero and the Making of the AIDS Epidemic—tells the story of the Canadian flight attendant who became known as Patient Zero, and was subsequently vilified for supposedly spreading AIDS in North America. The documentary debunks the myth surrounding the man and also depicts how the AIDS crisis rocked the LGBTQ community. Available December 1.

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Letterkenny The seventh season of this cult hit dropped on Crave just a couple of months ago, in October, but the gang’s already back with more. Seven new episodes of Letterkenny are landing on Crave on December 25. What better Christmas present could you ask for?

GUESS WHAT. New episodes of #Letterkenny streaming Christmas Day only on Crave.🎄 @LetterkennyProb @MichelleMylett @KTrevorWilson @summernate pic.twitter.com/kNl3sNmNoT

— Crave (@CraveCanada) November 28, 2019

And here’s the complete list of everything coming to Crave this December:

Available December 1 A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1951) (Crave + Movies + HBO) HOME ALONE (Crave + Movies + HBO) HOME ALONE 2 (Crave + Movies + HBO) LOVE ACTUALLY (Crave + Movies + HBO) PETE’S CHRISTMAS (Crave + Movies + HBO) MY BEST FRIEND’S CHRISTMAS (Crave) A COLBERT CHRISTMAS: THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL! (Crave) A RUSSELL PETERS CHRISTMAS (Crave) CHRISTMAS TIME IN SOUTH PARK (Crave) COMEDY CENTRAL’S ALL STAR NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (Crave) DOCTOR WHO: THE CHRISTMAS SPECIALS (Crave) KILLING PATIENT ZERO (Crave) 12 MEN OF CHRISTMAS (STARZ) A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1984) (STARZ) DECK THE HALLS (STARZ) JINGLE ALL THE WAY (STARZ) JINGLE ALL THE WAY 2 (STARZ) SANTA’S LITTLE HELPER (STARZ) THE FAMILY STONE (STARZ) WILD (STARZ)

Available December 6 THE AFTERMATH (Crave + Movies + HBO) THE MUSTANG (Crave + Movies + HBO) EDDIE GRIFFIN: E-NIGGMA (Crave) FIREMAN SAM, Season 9 – 11 (Crave) JANN ARDEN – READY TO LAUGH (Crave) DAVID FOSTER: OFF THE RECORD (Crave) BLACK SWAN (STARZ) CONOR MCGREGOR: NOTORIOUS (STARZ) KICK-ASS 2 (STARZ) OFFICE SPACE (STARZ) SENSE AND SENSIBILITY (STARZ) THE COMMITMENTS (STARZ) THE MAZE RUNNER (STARZ)

Available December 7 DAN SODER STAND UP SPECIAL (Crave + Movies + HBO)

Available December 8 WORK IN PROGRESS *Series Premiere* (Crave) THE L WORD: GENERATION Q *Series Premiere* (Crave)

Available December 9 FRAMING JOHN DELOREAN (Crave) MARY’S KITCHEN CRUSH: A VERY MARY HOLIDAY (Crave) RIVER (STARZ)

Available December 10 NINA (STARZ)

Available December 11 MOONLIGHT SONATA: Deafness in Three Movements (Crave + Movies + HBO) ZOOM (STARZ)

Available December 12 SHAKES THE CLOWN (STARZ)

Available December 13 MEL BROOKS: UNWRAPPED (Crave + Movies + HBO) FAUVE (Crave + Movies + HBO) MAHALIA MELTS IN THE RAIN (Crave + Movies + HBO) PASEO (Crave + Movies + HBO) PLEASE SPEAK CONTINUOUSLY AND DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCES AS THEY COME TO YOU (Crave + Movies + HBO) RACETIME (Crave + Movies + HBO) STOCKHOLM (Crave + Movies + HBO) THE DROP-IN (Crave + Movies + HBO) THROUGH BLACK SPRUCE (Crave + Movies + HBO) TIPPED (Crave + Movies + HBO) STOCKHOLM (Crave + Movies + HBO) THROUGH BLACK SPRUCE (Crave + Movies + HBO) OLLIE & MOON, Season 1A (Crave) JUMPING THE BROOM (STARZ) KAHLIL GIBRAN’S THE PROPHET (STARZ) MY ENTIRE HIGH SCHOOL SINKING INTO THE SEA (STARZ) RUDY (STARZ) SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE (STARZ) THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (STARZ)

Available December 14 THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA (Crave + Movies + HBO)

Available December 16 SCOTTY AND THE SECRET HISTORY OF HOLLYWOOD (Crave) REMEMBER (STARZ)

Available December 17 WELL GROOMED (Crave + Movies + HBO) CLOSET MONSTER (STARZ) EVERYWHERE (STARZ)

Available December 18 FINDING THE WAY HOME (Crave + Movies + HBO)

Available December 19 FAST COLOUR (Crave + Movies + HBO) MOMMY’S LITTLE PRINCESS (Crave + Movies + HBO)

Available December 20 BRIGHTBURN (Crave + Movies + HBO) THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR (Crave + Movies + HBO) SQUISH, Season 1A (Crave) CANADA’S WALK OF FAME 2019 (Crave) THE WRESTLERS, Season 1 (Crave) A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT (STARZ) DUMB & DUMBER (STARZ) THE HANGOVER PART III (STARZ)

Available December 23 FUNNY TWEETS (Crave) CATS & DOGS 2: THE REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE (STARZ)

Available December 24 ANNIE (2014) (STARZ) GOONIES (STARZ) PHANTOM BOY (STARZ) RACING STRIPES (STARZ) WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (STARZ)

Available December 25 CURIOUS GEORGE: ROYAL MONKEY (Crave + Movies + HBO) DESPICABLE ME 2 (STARZ) MY DOG SKIP (STARZ) THE LADYBUG (STARZ)

Available December 26 SHAZAM! (Crave + Movies + HBO) ICE AGE (STARZ) ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT (STARZ) ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (STARZ) THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS (STARZ)

Available December 27 ARLI$$, Seasons 1 – 7 (Crave + Movies + HBO) MEN IN BLACK: INTERNATIONAL (Crave + Movies + HBO) RED JOAN (Crave + Movies + HBO) THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2 (Crave + Movies + HBO) DURAN DURAN: THERE’S SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW (Crave) NEW ORDER: DECADES (Crave) CARTER, Season 2 (Crave) TEMPTATION ISLAND, Season 2 (Crave) NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (STARZ) NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN (STARZ) NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB (STARZ) ROBIN HOOD: PRINCE OF THIEVES (STARZ) SUPERMAN (1977) (STARZ) THE GREAT GATSBY (STARZ) THUNDERSTRUCK (STARZ)

Available December 30 MEMORY: ORIGINS OF ALIEN (Crave)

Available December 31 ASK DR. RUTH (Crave)

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The Week in Anime (Christmas Edition!)

Salutations and welcome to a special edition of The Week in Anime! With my winter break starting, I’ve been able to catch up on all of the anime and now I have stuff to say about them, both good and bad (fortunately this time, it’s mostly good). Because there’s around 3-4 weeks of stuff to write about, I’m gonna revert back to my old style of TWiA for this week. That is, I’m gonna write a blurb for every show, and not give out any awards. And since most of the shows ended this week, it’s also kinda nice since I can talk about the show as a whole. Thus, there will be spoilers. That’s kinda self-explanatory, plus I usually use spoilers in my posts... but no matter, still nice to have a warning. So let’s start off this show with the usual...

The News Corner

Since it’s been a while since I had one of these posts, there’s bound to be a lot of anime news that I can talk about. Maybe important stuff like Shokugeki no Soma getting a “fourth season” in Spring, Boku no Hero Academia’s third season airing during the Spring, etc. But here’s what I think is the most important anime news of the past few weeks:

http://moetron.news/post/168065646960/back-street-girls-tv-anime-has-been-announced

Yes friends, Back Street Girls. Read the synopsis for yourself, since I don’t think I can do it justice by describing in my own words. Truly, a pinnacle in anime.

Ok seriously, this is... something. Something weird AF. But I’m not gonna lie, it got my attention. Obviously since I’m writing about it, but it did. So much so that I ended up reading the translated chapters of the manga. And I have to say... it’s not that bad. There definitely is the merit to the complaint that the three dudes have the same personality and thus would probably be better as one person, but they’re different enough that it wasn’t too much of a concern in the manga.

In its core this whole thing is a gag comedy. I don’t expect it to be deep with its topic, and neither should you whenever this show airs. Definitely gonna be an interesting show to watch when it does come out.

All righty, with that, let’s start the rankings/blurbs starting with my AOTS:

Rankings:

1 (0). Shokugeki no Soma S3 (8/10) COMPLETE

So when I heard that this show was gonna be one cour instead a standard two cour, I shared the same opinions as the thread commenters of /r/anime: “no”. But after watching the last episode, I have to say the season ended on a really good note. Soma sharing the info that Joichiro was his dad to Azami and Erina was a nice cliffhanger to the future events I don’t know much about, but heard meh things about.

Disregarding the future though, this season was miles better than the second season. It brought back the nice balance of intense cooking battles and relaxed slice-of-life moments that made the first season so fun to watch, something the second season lacked until the last few episodes with the Stagiaire Arc. The biggest issue has to be the animation, something I didn’t notice until I saw it being mentioned on discussion threads. At first I dismissed those claims, saying that all anime was like that and that people were being their circle-jerky selves. But I went back to the first season and yeah, I admit it got worse. There was a lack of action-y moments in the third season which were replaced with panning shots. Now I don’t think this is a huge issue, because let’s be honest the animation isn’t a big draw in Shokugeki: it’s the nice-looking food and the explanations about the nice-looking food. And this season delivered on those fronts, making it a super fun watch as long as I had something to eat/wasn’t hungry. Because otherwise I suffer from watching good food being made/explained while wanting said food, and that’s not fun.

Anyway, overall Shokugeki S3 gets a 8/10 from me. I would say I’m excited for the next season, but based on comments from manga readers I’m not expecting too much from the next season... though I would recommend the show if you haven’t watched it, since the first season is in my top 10 favorite anime and this season’s looking like my AOTY.

2 (+1). Just Because! (8/10) [11/12]

Mmm that’s good stuff. Most anime nowadays just are stuff that I watch and move on from. But with this show, it’s been both a really nice slice-of-life/drama/romance/kinda comedy(?) that’s brought out a lot of nostalgic and comfy moments. It’s rare for a show to get me so emotionally invested, but when it does you know something’s going right.

Since the last episode is airing next week, I don’t want to go too much into detail about the show in general yet. So I’ll just talk about this week’s episode. It reminded me a lot of the time I was applying for colleges. A painful experience, yet for some reason I felt a warm nostalgia through the whole time watching this. Plus it was a really nice set-up episode for the finale: we get Natsume passing, Komiya winning an award, and Eita maybe passing (it was kinda ambiguous). Who will win in this love triangle? Who will end up with who? Will anybody win? Why did I ask the same question three times? Find out next week in the next episode of Dragon Ball Z!

I have to give credit to Pine Jam (the studio making this): all of this is amazing when you think about how much delays the show’s been going through. It seems like every other week the episode is delayed on Amazon Strike even when it aired on time in Japan (a sign that they just finished the episode). Yet the animation hasn’t taken a nosedive in quality and it’s kept a steady consistency in all aspects. Hopefully the finale ends the show on a high note because so far it’s been a fun ride.

3 (+2). Net-juu no Susume (6/10) COMPLETE

If there’s one word to sum up this show, it’s AWKWARD. But you know what, that’s totally fine. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, it’s that the last few episodes focused on the real life relationship of our two main characters, Moriko and Sakurai, who were some pretty awkward kids.

Before I go deeper into that, let me talk about the show as a whole. The first half of it was a nice “romance” with minimal interruptions. Towards the middle, the show faltered a bit for me with Koiwai become more of a presence and that weird gray area when Moriko and Sakurai were finding out the truth about each other and their online characters. Then we get that end with the awkward. The last episode especially, though I enjoyed how cute the whole thing was... minus the washing machine cucking (and the kids in the end to a degree).

I know that’s probably what most people were disappointed in: nothing definite happened between Moriko and Sakurai. I was a bit bothered by it too, until I realized it was probably the best ending for the two. After all, they’re two people who don’t have experience with love or people in general. Why would you expect them to suddenly confess their feelings or even straight up kiss? It’s a bit unreasonable to think that, and so the hand-holding thing at the end was a good enough confirmation that yes, they are in a relationship.

Disclaimer: I haven’t watched the 11th episode/special yet. I wanted to finish the show and write my blurb before doing so. So maybe something more might happen... though based on the MAL rating, doesn’t look like it.

If there’s one thing that did bother me, it was the number of sheer coincidences that had to happen for everything to fall into place. I mean I know it’s anime but still... it’s a bit too much. I can’t get over the fact that they met not only once, but twice in sepearte MMOs. That’s about as good a chance as me getting 5 UR cards in a single 10+1 pull in School Idol Festival. Which never happens. I think.

Anyway, overall the show was pretty nice, albeit a bit forgettable (since I’ve already forgotten a lot about it already and it hasn’t even been a week since I finshed it). 6/10, would recommend if you like a good romance.

4 (-2). Juuni Taisen (6/10) COMPLETE

“I mean it ended the way I thought it did.”

That’s if we’re talking about the battle royale aspect of the show itself. Because the actual anime didn’t end with just that, but rather spent its last episode with Nezumi’s wish, which turned out to be a pretty lackluster end to a show that in hindsight, wasn’t as great as I thought it was. Now that sounds harsh, but I had this show rated pretty highly for most of the season. Overall the show wasn’t bad, but there were some questionable decisions such as spending two episodes on the twins (whose backstories weren’t particularly interesting) and not having Rabbit’s backstory. Though I guess not having Rabbit’s backstory works with his personality. But I was curious to see why he’s like that, which is something we’ll never find out.

There were a lot of good moments in the show, though. Most of the backstories of the characters were pretty interesting, and made what sounded like a cliche battle royale into a more interesting study of characters with differing personalities and techniques battling each other. I love competitions as much as the next guy, so seeing how each warrior matched up against each other really triggered the inner sports fan in me. So much so that if I wasn’t into the competition, I probably wouldn’t have liked this show as much. Overall a solid 6/10, would recommend for those into battle royales and interesting character stories.

5 (+1). Love Live! Sunshine!! 2nd Season (6/10) [12/13]

You know at this point, I accepted that idol shows aren’t for me. Their whole focus of “the power of friendship and miracles” really isn’t my thing, and honestly it’s my fault for not realizing that sooner. Now don’t get me wrong -- I’m still very much in idol hell. Just... in different ways via the music and mobile game (which I should really stop spending money on...).

Now to the actual show critique part. Taking the above statement into account, this was probably the better Love Live Sunshine season. But as of right now, I’m putting this as the lowest ranked show in the Love Live series. Something about the number of cheesy episodes just really got to me, culminating in the penultimate episode with the most cheese so far in Love Live.

Okay, I’m gonna stop talking about cheese and actually use real words. There were some really great episodes, which happened to be the character-focused episodes. My favorite definitely is the YohaRiko episode with the dog, with a close second being the Dia episode. Episodes like those still have good cheesiness to them, but the cheese is character-based and more relatable instead of “let’s shine” and other buzzwords. Plus it adds good depth to the characters: Dia went from my second-worst girl to right in the middle of the pack. Riko went to the top 3, and Yoshiko/Yohane, well she was already #1.

Speaking of characters, there were definitely a few that got shafted hard in terms of screentime and character development. You is definitely an example: even though the later episodes have focused on her relationship with Chika, I still wouldn’t know much about her if I didn’t read her profile-stuff on the wiki (I was bored okay). Like the fact she’s a Olympic-level high diver. Did you know that? I did. Maru’s another example of this, though that’s more getting reduced to memes which honestly a lot of characters in LL have been prone to. I do have to give props for developing the third-years though, because I can now see Mari as more than just “Shiny” and “It’s Joke”. We can all agree though: Chika least best girl. Everything the girl says is cheesy AF.

Having said all of this, if a third season were to happen (or a movie, given this season might be the last one), I’d still watch it no problem. Truly this is the power of idol hell.

We’ll see how the last episode goes, because it might just be the end of Aqours... :(

6 (+3). Osake wa Fuufu ni Natte kara (6/10) [12/13]

I think this is the first time a show I rated a 3 or lower rose back up to a good grade. But that’s what happens when you focus on not having your alcoholic main character be drunk, but rather have nice moments where they aren’t drunk. Because it feels cheap to me when they’re acting cutesy while drunk. Almost like it’s fake in a way. The last two episodes in particular were really nice because they were the backstory in how Chisato and Sora met, which was actually pretty cute. More episodes like that please.

7 (+1). Blend S (5/10) COMPLETE

Sigh... this was an interesting one. Let me just say this right now: the “relationship” between Dino and Maika was the one factor in ruining the show for me. Yeah, the fanservice was pretty iffy, but if the romance wasn’t a thing I would’ve enjoyed the show a lot more.

I loved the idea of different personas in a maid cafe type of thing. It reminds me a lot of my favorite channel on Youtube, Cow Chop. They play up their bits in a “role” for most videos, but in their podcasts and other miscellaneous stuff, they’re their real selves which is refreshing to see. Because their bits and roles, while funny in doses, would be horrible if it was their real personality. Which is how I feel about Blend S. If the characters’ personalities were actually their roles, the show would be annoying as heck. But because it’s just a role, it’s fun to see how different they are compared to their actual selves. How Maika unintentionally becomes sadistic. How Kaho is actually the nicest character in the show. How Mafuyu is actually the most savage character in the show. How Miu is... kinda the same actually. And how Hideri is... exactly the same.

...Oh. Never mind.

All that would’ve made this one of my favorites, but that romance though. It just really bothers me. Now I know it doesn’t bother a lot of people, and that’s fine. But I’m just not about the weird age gap. I’m not saying I hate age gaps in general, just that when the gap starts with a high school girl, it’s a bit questionable. This may sound shallow, but if Dino was a bit younger or Maika a bit older, I would be totally fine with it.

Speaking of that, having Maika be older (say 19 or 20) would make a lot of sense in the context of the show. A girl struggling to look for a job so she can study abroad: still makes sense if she’s college-aged, and relationship is ok-hands for me.

Disregarding the relationship, the characters were fun. Yes, even Hideri, though I think it really helps that the VA for the character is the same VA for Nico of Love Live fame. Really got the obnoxious idol character down pat, plus her deeper male voice was really well done. Sasuga Nico.

One last thing: the OP is pretty bomb. Yes, I know how meme’d the first few seconds of it got, but watch the rest of the opening. It’s very fun, reminiscent of the Working OPs (which this show shares some similarities with in other areas).

So with all this said, 5/10 would maybe recommend if you like moe shows. Also if you can disregard the Dino/Maika thing, which I see a lot of people are anyways... SMILE

SWEET

SISTER

SADISTIC

SURPRISE

SERVICE

WE ARE STILE

(expected the meme? Pls)

8 (-1). Animegataris (4/10) COMPLETE

So... what the actual baloney did I watch? Seriously, that went off the rails after a certain point, that point being the festival arc. I have so many questions that were left unanswered and just brushed under the rug with the explanation that “the anime world and real world are being combined”. Like... really?

Confusion aside, the show’s only nice aspect was the meta with its sick anime references, both with the industry and the fandom. A modern version of Genshiken in a way. The “namedrops” were pretty fun and the explanations for some of the industry norms were the best parts of the show for me. Unfortunately, that all went downhill after the first half of the season as the show went full meta and went towards the “combining worlds” plotline that just ended up confusing me. Though I do admit the finale of the show was nice, albeit a bit lackluster compared to the WTF-levels of the few episodes before it.

But just because a show is meta doesn’t mean it’s good. At the end of the day, this show just crammed references and meta without much consideration for the characters or the story, which were both somewhat underdeveloped.

Off topic: one thing that really bothered me was the whole thing with Yui fanservice right before the OP for the first nine episodes (which continued even towards the last scene of the show. So I was right that something would happen with that. It’s just that the thing was just an OP with only Yui (Just Yui). Now that would be fine if she had something to do with the events of that episode, but she didn’t. So... WHY. WHY DID THEY DO THAT. SERIOUSLY. I’M SO CONFUSED AND I’M SCREAMING NOW SEND HELP.

That’s basically how Animegataris made me feel during its latter half. The “wao how META” doesn’t work for me in this case, and so I leave it with an unsavory rating and a “don’t watch this unless you like sick anime references and meta AF plot.” 4/10.

So before we end, I know I said no awards, but there is a little one I wanted to mention:

The “Red Flags” On Hold Show of the Week: Pingu in the City

It’s not that the show itself is bad. But... I don’t know, I don’t really have the motivation to watch the show. That’s usually how these shows end up on hold: I lose motivation. Maybe I’ll watch it again sometime in the future. Maybe not. Maybe I get to the 100 other shows on my PTW list.

And that’s all for this week! Thanks for reading this extra-long post! Hopefully I’ll get my “What I’m Watching” post out soon: I’m around 40% done with it so far. Anyway, thanks again, and I’ll see you in the next post!