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What particularly stuck with me about Superman (2025), is the argument of property damage cost used as invalidation for Clark’s motives.

From a government that can AFFORD IT.

I’m not gonna look at a guy whose main concern is saving a squirrel from death, and then be like ‘aw but the poor guys in the pentagon have to break their piggybank now’

Clark looked the audience straight in the retinas and went “Well, a building isn’t worth a life” and you know what? He’s right.

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I absolutely adore how normal Clark's parents looked so normal. I realize the ideal of them is a strong farmer and his wife and that might be a beautiful older woman and her sturdy handsome husband. Nothing wrong with that. But Martha and Jonathan Kent in this movie were the kind of older couple I'd see at the grocery store in my own small-town. The kind of people at the community hall and auction grounds picking up hay bales for the cattle.

They were warm and just so normal it almost surprises you. They also don't resemble Clark at all which I think is important in driving home the fact that they aren't his biological parents. He stands out amongst them it's so clear he's different and special even. And my god do they love him.

The way they call for him and sit on a rusty bench outside the creaky screen door. That feels like home to me having grown up on the prairies. How authentic they feel only grounds Clark even more. It feels less like a dream or idea of a perfect farm family and is more two people who tried their best and will bake apple pie with calloused hands full of love

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And someday I hope, for the sake of the world, you understand that it's yours too.

Superman (2025) dir. James Gunn

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The funniest Miraculous Ladybug fanfiction idea, to me, is still the one where throughout Seasons 4 and 5, Chat Noir is just dealing with unrelated villainous activities offscreen. Like the one meme that's like, "Average Wolverine subplot" and Logan is strapped to a nuclear bomb.

Seasons 4 and 5 are very much about Marinette struggling against her responsibilities, as a hero and a Guardian of the Miraculous, and the overarching plot with Shadowmoth coming to a head. It's pretty dramatic for all the characters, even Adrien, but it mostly revolves around Marinette. She is, after all, the main character.

That's what makes the idea of randomly zooming out on Marinette crying in her bedroom and zooming in on Chat Noir strapped to a nuclear reactor pretty funny to me. He's fighting the copyright safe Green Goblin. He's stopping a vampiric uprising in Paris. There's a global conspiracy he's unraveling as hitmen chase after him. A sink hole swallowed the Eiffel Tower and he has to fight off the mole men that did it.

Importantly, none of this is presented like Chat Noir is a particularly impressive hero, or that Marinette is negligent for not noticing this stuff happening. It's more like Adrien just has really bad luck and a surprising amount of downtime, and that Ladybug can absolutely not find out about that.

In fact, all of these subplots happening in the background are being actively kept from Ladybug's attention, not out of secrecy or anything nefarious, but because Adrien is vaguely worried she'll get really stressed out or mad if she finds out about it. Other people know about it, so they just assume Marinette also knows and never mention it to her. One of her classmates mentions being turned into a vampire the other day and she just assumes it's a joke.

The only time Marinette comes close to finding out is when Adrien almost outs himself. Like in Optigami, when they're both in the elevator and Marinette's being like, "I've got to get Alya to handle the Akuma while I'm stuck here! We have to stop Shadowmoth!"

Adrien's in the other corner talking to Plagg, "The morlocks have seized the home of the Mayor! We've gotta stop them from collapsing the city into the catacombs, Plagg!!"

This briefly intersects with stopping the akuma of the week, somehow, and every Chat Noir subplot is resolved by this. Then, at the end of every episode, Ladybug shakes her head and says, "Oh, that Chat Noir! He's always up to something." Then she goes home, Chat Noir sighs in relief, his partner having once more not noticed he's covered in dust from fighting mole people.

tldr: I think the funniest Miraculous fanfiction idea is keeping Ladybug's Spiderman-type drama but giving Chat Noir Perry the Platypus plot lines.

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when you hear the premise of saiki k is "a loner boy with amazing psychic powers is constantly hounded by people desperately wanting to be his friends" its easy to assume that its because they think his powers are awesome, but... they dont even know about his powers. they just all love his autism swag so much that theyll start crying and screaming and throwing up if hes not around

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It's a complicated relationship.

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I was thinking about how Seto Kaiba would be Possible and how a casual day of his would look, you know, for him to be Seto Kaiba, and came to the conclusion a certain White Dragon has to be taking care of his body as he surely doesnt.

(dont get fooled by the workout hour, he does that with 0 warm up after 10 hours of not moving in front of a computer screen, would give a normal person a heart attack)

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Mr. Terrific, ladies and gentlemen

TT credit: prwl68

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POV: you're a eccentric, philandering millionaire and this schlubby little cigar hobbit in a trench coat is about to solve the fuck out of the murder you did.

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Superman (2025) + Text posts

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Superman losing his composure only when people shrug off the lives of others. Doesn’t matter how well he knows them. Doesn’t matter if they’re even human.

He gets upset at the Justice Gang for brutally killing a rampaging Kaiju and not even attempting to find a way to move it or at least euthanize it more humanely.

The only time he raises his voice during Lois’ interview is when she digs into his interference in geopolitics, because people would have died if he hadn’t acted. The only time he yells at Luthor is when Luthor abducts Krypto. The only time he cries is when Luthor murders someone he barely even knew.

He saves a fucking squirrel for god’s sake. We’re so back.

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clark shouting "people were going to DIE" in the face of the "think of the consequences of your actions" argument is so fucking important to me bc it really IS that simple you can't look at a genocide and just twiddler your thumbs bc you're a afraid of the consequences ESPECIALLY when you can do something about it and THATS WHAT CLARK DID. WITHOUT HESITATION. WITHOUT CONSIDERING HOW IT COULD HURT HIM. bc hes a good person and in his brain its really just people were going to die so i had to step in bc what else would it be. superman i love you i love you i love you

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"Maybe I'll kill that reporter who does all your interviews. Maybe I'll kill Clark Kent."

This is the most important line in the movie. I'm 100% serious. It tells you everything you need to know about Lex Luthor's character. It shows the audience that, despite being almost omnicognizant from the get-go, Luthor clearly has no fucking idea who Superman is, only what he does.

I've never seen anyone go from All-Knowing Evil to Absolute Fucking Loser so fast. In fifteen words he went from unstoppable criminal powerhouse to flailing manchild moron. He gave his Evil Dictator demonstration and then turned around, dropped his pants and showed his entire ass. He proclaimed his manifesto of unrelenting ego, turned around, slipped on a banana peel and landed on a whoopie cushion.

And he was so mired in his own sense of superiority that he never even knew it.

Lex Luthor, folks. Ten out of ten, no notes.

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Spider Shenanigans Part 2

Peter Parker’s ability to lie is completely unhinged and honestly contradicting

You’d think as New York’s mascot when it comes to vigilantism the guy would be able to keep a lid on secrets but it depends completely on the circumstances.

He’s one of those people who gets confused when called a lair. Because he didn’t lie? He just didn’t tell the truth. Nobody’s entitled to every aspect of his life? if they wanted him to tell them the that little detail then they should have asked? He also doesn’t get mad when people lie to him. Like obviously he understands what a betrayal of trust is but he truly believes there’s nothing wrong with a little white lie or two as long as it doesn’t harm anyone else.

The only difference is that his definition of a “little lie” is completely warped compared to others his age due to his extracurricular activities, also know as getting the shit beat out of him by megalomaniac supervillains every week. While his classmates are lying about cheating on exams and people, Peter’s lying about the giant red stain on the carpet and why he needs ANOTHER backpack.

Peter has the teenager compulsion to lie to authority figures about anything and everything. This is regardless if he has any actual reason to lie. Peter WILL with a straight face look at you dead in the eye and tell you nothing but fibs and falsehoods.

An officer wants to know why he’s out after curfew? Don’t worry about it? His name? Parker, mhm that’s his real name. That curfew wasn’t state mandated only strongly suggested by the NYPD? He can walk alone in alleyways at 2 in the morning if he wants too! there’s no law against takeing a stroll? Has anyone trespassed him? Has anyone accused him of loitering? Is he being detained? I’m that case he’s gonna continue to lay in this alleyway until he remembers how to walk. Also that fire escape was broken when he got here.

The school security guard wants to know the name of the kids he got into a fight with? No idea. Peter wasn’t wearing his glasses. he’s not even really that popular to be honest? Peter has like 1 and 1/2 friends ask anyone! It was all so confusing and suddenly he’s just so scared because those kids were so mean! Also he’s gonna be late for class so he should get going. He actually doesn’t even remember getting hit. Crazy how there are no cameras in this room... anyway he gonna leave now.

May wants to know why he looks like he got into a fight with Godzilla? Crazy story! He was doing some community service when this one guy he knows from that field trip to oscorp totally flipped out! Mhm, Connor had a mean right hook! He went completely off the rails. Peter’s not sure but he thinks he might be on some strange meds, not the prescribed kind! It’s totally fine though nobody else go hurt. Honestly May, the guy only has one hand how much damage could he really do? Also we should turn off the news right now. Save money on electricity and all that. Did Peter mention that he no longer wants to go to the reptile exhibit together?

Being completely transparent Peter’s not even that good at lying, he just doesn’t care that you know he’s lying if you can’t prove it. He’ll walk away mid-conversation if he doesn’t like the topic. He will tell you the most outlandishly obscene things if he thinks it’ll distract you long enough. He will let you scream at him for ten minutes straight demanding answers while zoning out. He doesn’t even care if you have that shit on video. It was AI! Are we sure that wasn’t a Skrull? That’s literally not even him in that video! The degree of avoidant behavior Peter displays the second superhero’s get mentioned is enough to send a therapist into psychosis.

Yet somehow, Spider-Man is an even worse liar than Peter.

The cool thing about haveing a secret identity is that no one can fact check anything you say. Unbeknownst to most, Spider-Man also just tells the truth an alarming percentage of the time. Under the all the distractions, comedy and vague wording is typically the truth.

This leads to nobody knowing if Spider-Man is ever being serious or not. The guys a well known vigilante and people trust him but he enjoys quips and jokes so you have to hold the slightest bit suspicion with everything he says incase there’s a punchline.

Spider-Man will refuse to tell you his blood type while you try to help him not bleed out in a dumpster because that’s how seriously he protects his identity. Spider-Man will send the Daily Bugle clickbait emails containing hate comments about himself for shits and giggles. Spider-Man will just say insane shit for the purpose of breaking tension and getting a few laughs. You really have to take him with a grain of salt.

Only issue with this is obscene and comical occurrences just happen to him regularly enough as it is. Which means superhero’s and vigilantes have to actually pay attention to what he says incase it’s true.

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Spider-Man: Always carry a bottle of raid with you! Don’t wanna end up like me, bitten by a radioactive genetically modified spider that your super spy parents made in a laboratory while on a field trip! Forced by an unwavering moral compass and immense grief to take the mantel of justice, becoming a voluntary child solider.

Civilian: hahaha! You’re such a jokester Spidey!

Tony Stark : *horrified slow blink *

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Spider-man : Woah you not even gonna ID me? I’m offended, really I could totally be one of those youngsters! Anyway, No drinks for me! Don’t wanna be swinging under the influence.

Bartender: hahaha no problem Spidey!

Jessica jones: *skeptical side glance*

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Police officer: You signed the accords Spider-Man! It’s the only reason we’ve let you operate so long unchecked. You have to submit to-

Spider-Man: Nah.

Police officer: What?

Spider-Man: that’s not legally binding.

Police officer: … yes it is?

Spider-Man: No it’s not.

Daredevil: *confused glaring sounds*

Spider-Man dead serious: that’s not legally binding. Nothing I sign is legally binding.

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Spider-Man: My webbing? Oh thanks! Yeah I actually just break into this one high-school at night and steal their chemicals to make it-

Reed Richard: …

Spider-Man: -yeah! It’s really not that complicated. The webbing I mean! it’s based of the webbing of a spider and it’s honestly just a lot of polymers, proteins and other stuff.

Reed Richard : …

Spider-Man: the issue was getting enough pressure to shot the liquid out before it oxidized, and since I was like 14 when I started developing it the hard part was finding the right parts while dumpster diving-

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Spider-Man showing selfies he took while on patrol to a journalist: And that’s where i fought an alien. and that’s where I got jumped by an overgrown lizard. And that’s where I cut a ferry in half. And that’s where my Ex-girlfriends dad dropped a warehouse one me-

Karen Page: Hahah Spider-Man’s so silly!

Spider-Man: That’s where I fought Captain America, the winter solider, Ant-man and the falcon-

Karen Page:… didn’t that last one actually happen?

Spider-Man: oh! and this one’s from when that nice Dominican lady give me a churro. Good times…Do you wanna see a photo of me getting hit by a train?

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I understand the appeal of wanting every adult hero to instinctively adopt teenage Peter Parker, but can it really beat the hilarity of acknowledging that at 15 Peter was 5'10", unusually buff, went by a moniker with Man in it, wore a creepy full face mask, and had a tightly guarded secret identity and probably a Queens accent thick enough to have come out of a jello mold, and adult heroes reasonably responded to him by going, “Wow, this grown man is an immature asshole for no reason.”

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Fantasy Royal Hierarchy & Government Explained for Dummies

👑 The Royal Hierarchy:

High King/High Queen: The ultimate ruler of all the lands. Addressed as “Your Majesty.” They oversee multiple kingdoms and have the final say in all matters.

King/Queen: The rulers of individual kingdoms. Addressed as “Your Majesty.” They manage their own territories, make laws, and lead their armies into epic battles.

Prince/Princess: The children of the king and queen. Addressed as “Your Highness.” They’re next in line for the throne and often have their own mini-kingdoms to practice ruling.

Duke/Duchess: High-ranking nobles who control large regions within the kingdom. Addressed as “Your Grace.” They’re like the regional managers, handling local governance and military affairs.

Marquess/Marchioness: Nobles who oversee border territories. Addressed as “Lord” or “Lady.” They’re responsible for defending the kingdom’s edges and often have a mix of military and administrative duties.

Earl/Countess: Nobles who manage smaller regions within the kingdom. Addressed as “Lord” or “Lady.” They’re like the middle managers, ensuring everything runs smoothly in their areas.

Viscount/Viscountess: Nobles who assist earls and countesses. Addressed as “Lord” or “Lady.” They’re like the assistant managers, helping with local governance and administration.

Baron/Baroness: The lowest rank of nobility. Addressed as “Lord” or “Lady.” They control small areas of land and are responsible for local justice and order.

Lord/Lady: A general title for nobility. Addressed as “Lord” or “Lady.” Lords and ladies can hold various ranks and responsibilities within the kingdom.

Government Structure:

🏛️ The Council: A group of high-ranking nobles and advisors who help the king or queen make important decisions. Think of them as the board of directors.

🧙 The Wizard: The royal advisor with magical powers. They provide wisdom, cast spells, and sometimes meddle in politics.

⚔️ The Knight Commander: The head of the royal army. They lead the knights and soldiers into battle and ensure the kingdom’s defense.

📜 The Chancellor: The head of the kingdom’s finances and administration. They manage the treasury, collect taxes, and oversee the kingdom’s bureaucracy.

🎭 The Bard: The kingdom’s storyteller and historian. They spread news, sing songs of heroism, and keep the royal family’s image sparkling.

Other Classes:

🌳 Elves: Graceful and wise, elves often serve as advisors, scholars, or elite warriors. They have a deep connection to nature and magic, making them invaluable in both court and battlefield.

🌾 Peasants: The backbone of the kingdom. They work the land, pay taxes, and sometimes get caught up in the schemes of the nobility. Despite their humble status, they can be heroes in their own right.

💀 Necromancers: Masters of death magic. They can raise the dead, drain life energy, and command undead minions. Often feared and misunderstood, they can be powerful allies or dangerous enemies.

📚 Scholars: Also known as sages, librarians, or loremasters. Scholars are the kingdom’s intellectuals, possessing encyclopedic knowledge. They study ancient texts, advise on matters of history and magic, and often uncover secrets that can turn the tide of events.

⚔️ Heroes: Brave individuals who embark on epic quests. They can come from any class—knights, peasants, elves, or even necromancers. Heroes are defined by their courage, skill, and willingness to face danger for the greater good.

🙏 Priests/Priestesses: Spiritual leaders who serve the gods and goddesses of the realm. They perform rituals, offer guidance, and sometimes wield divine magic. Addressed as “Father,” “Mother,” or “Your Holiness”.

🐉 Dragons: Sometimes pets, sometimes pests. Always epic. They can be guardians of treasure, wise advisors, or terrifying foes.

Servants and Other Castle Inhabitants:

Steward: Manages the household and estate. Addressed as “Master Steward.”

Chamberlain: Oversees the private chambers and personal needs of the lord or lady. Addressed as “Master Chamberlain.”

Marshal: In charge of the stables and the training of knights. Addressed as “Master Marshal.”

Cook: Prepares meals for the household. Addressed as “Master/Mistress Cook.”

Maid: Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the castle. Addressed as “Mistress Maid.”

Squire: A young noble training to become a knight. Addressed as “Squire.”

Falconer: Takes care of the hunting birds. Addressed as “Master Falconer.”

Gardener: Maintains the castle gardens. Addressed as “Master/Mistress Gardener.”

Where They Dwell:

🏰 Castle: A fortified structure built for defense and residence. It includes towers, walls, a keep, and often a moat. The castle is the main residence of the king or queen and their court.

🏛️ Court: The royal household and the place where the king or queen holds court. It includes the throne room, great hall, and various chambers for the nobles and advisors.

🏡 Manor: The residence of a noble, usually a lord or lady. It’s less fortified than a castle and focuses more on comfort and domestic life.

Pro Tips:

Royal Drama: Expect lots of intrigue, secret plots, and power struggles. It’s like a medieval reality show.

Magic: Always a wildcard. It can solve problems or create new ones.

Quests: Royals love sending heroes on epic quests. It’s their way of handling problems without getting their hands dirty.

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