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A bad day is just a bad day ☀️

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So. The polar opposite takes on Walker got me watching TFATWS. I honestly didn't expect to come out of this event feeling so conflicted and so impressed with John's arc at the same time. So, what follows is my take. More ramble than take, really.

What bugs me with this show most is that if you look closely, you can see some good ideas, but the execution? All over the place. I often see the claim that John Walker was intended to be the villain of the show, and that he became a good character by accident, despite the best efforts of the writers not to.

But can you "accidentally" write a scene for your despicable villain where he, alone with his best friend and his wife, admits that he's not sure he can be a worthy successor to Captain America, and that he's afraid of letting people down? Can he "accidentally" say that he got his medals for doing horrible things, and only after receiving the title did he felt like he could start doing something good? Can you "accidentally" write a scene where he, at rock bottom, disgraced, and motivated only by revenge, faced with the choice of taking that revenge or saving lives, chooses to give it up in favor of helping people?

Why do these scenes go unnoticed, and after the show, many people are left with only John Walker as an arrogant, bloodthirsty jerk who got what he deserved?

The first reason: because the show has a rather complicated relationship with nuance, especially in the visual part. The second reason is much more interesting: because from the very first glance, the viewer can't stand John Walker and waits for him to stumble and prove his unworthiness. And Walker stumbles, all the time. John is straightforward, nervous, rude, surprisingly arrogant and insecure at the same time, and if he tries to play a nice guy, it looks fake.

And this is weighed down by the visuals.

A cheap-looking suit with an uncomfortable helmet. Angles that make Walker's face look either stupid or predatory - always rough, uncouth. Walker himself, grinning crookedly, tilting his head to the side like a dog, easily exploding ugly when provoked. And, yeah, it is quite difficult to feel sympathy for such a person, especially if this person is trying to replace someone, who was better at everything.

And this works very well for John Walker, the character.

Because despite all the repulsive qualities, this is a man who is trying. To be worthy, to be good, to be better. And fails miserably. And makes things worse. And then tries again and again, even when no one will appreciate or notice.

I really like the scene where Walker tries to pull hostages to safety, and especially the fact that he fails to do it. Because he wasn't letting go until the very end, even when attacked: he was literally torn away from the van. And when Walker throws down his shield to try to save a life, it doesn’t mean that he becomes worthy or unworthy of the title of Captain America, it means that he becomes something else and something of his own.

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Counting Petals

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hi hi, i just wanted to say i am in LOVE with the way u draw harumasa!!! i also wanna ask what program do u use?

Ahhh thank you! ❤️

And I use SAI 2.0

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Ummmm so this post will contain spoilers about the current seal event so please feel free to skip if you don't want to see it

There's some Phaidei for you anyway:

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What in the Phaidei hell is this, hoyo???

Ah yes, thank you, Trinnon

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Yes, it's me!

Uh-huh, so it's cloudsheep milk for Phainon, alrighty then

And, well, thank you for your wisdom, great and totally unrelated to anyone's relationships seal!

Event is FULL of other jokes as well, but with 3.2 I'm so happy to see Phaidei mentions.

And another photo because I love them

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KCD1 vs KCD2 - Hans has always looked at Henry like 😏

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Painting my pfp 😇

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A simple guide to picking a great color palette. No matter what the colors are, using colors that are certain distances from each other on the color wheel result in a great contrast of colors. The simple color schemes shown above are used in the most popular logos, posters, websites, paintings, and even movies and television.

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the ultimate weapon

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Для фанклуба ХаруЛайтеров в количестве двух человек хихи Я их абажаю хочю их сжимать в руках!!!!