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I finally did some ranking (bear in mind even a “well…” Taylor song is better than a “top of their discography” song from any other artist To Me so I’m not hating on any of the songs)

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Scream (1996) + Iconic Quotes

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Dug this gem out of my older art folder 👍

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I have been saving this since last year. Happy Earth Day everyone.

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do you wanna go watch love amongst the dragons? yeah? okay, he wants to go back to the well.

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Here's my playlist for the best year in music, Year 1997! Although I should probably qualify that for the good people of tumblr and instead say, the best year in music before the rise of Queen Taylor.

I had three strong candidates for the song of the year, 'Karma Police' by Radiohead, 'Novocaine For The Soul' by The Eels, but ultimately, I had to make the obvious choice and give it to 'Bittersweet Symphony' by The Verve. It's just a generational anthem, I don't know what else to say.

I've started working on the playlist of '98 and the pickings immediately look much slimmer. Also, I'm starting to notice the names of some artists that fill me with dread of how we're at the start of a long downwards slide. for example, '98 is the first time when I saw ICP appear on people's lists.

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Endless Benrius Moments (4/∞) S3E01 • "View From the Top"

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this generation really needs to watch all 15 seasons of supernatural then y’all could see how relationships should really work

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So far 3 episodes into Fright Krewe season 2 my thoughts -

Forever insane that this show doesn’t have a massive fandom on tumblr simply based on vibes. Voo doo, New Orleans, vampires, demons, rougarous, fairies, a quirky bunch of teenagers investigating mysteries? I mean hello? Also it’s just good. The characters are interesting the dynamics are fun & it’s classic horror with blood rituals & monster girls WHAT is there not to like

I appreciate that we start off right where season 1 ended with the cliffhanger & we’re instantly getting to see the best & worst of both Soleil & Missy & they’re complicated history & badassery & potential for darkness & all the sapphic vibes this show is truly giving the people what they want

That said the guys feel simplified this season. Stanley was always a himbo but idk he’s getting the over the top idiot treatment sometimes this season in a way I don’t recall before. Maybe hasn’t gotten to do much & I’m eager to see him talk to his vampire brother like hello? Let’s address this more. Pat is his endearing self & I loved how he helped Nelson with grief but I need more Pat he feels pushed to the sidelines idk.

I’m not really criticizing these aspects too much though because there is time to address some of these things more. I’m just really loving the Soleil Missy stuff so far. Quite frankly they are the main appeal of the show for me (as far as main characters go - the plot, lore & aesthetic are also big draws & I do love all the characters but like. C’mon. It’s about the messy girlies. This is me.)

Anyway I like it so far, which is to be expected. I can only do so much of one show at a time no matter how much I love it so I might be done for tonight but I’m enjoying this season so far & I do wish this show had a bigger fandom.

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Well I guess it’s time to watch season 2 of Fright Krewe!

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My TV just says Raw is unavailable ☹️ Not even that id have to rent it it’s just. Not available? That…. sucks.

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As a fan of Ginger Snaps, have you also seen Raw? :) rewatching it recently and omg it’s so good, definitely runs in the same family as Snaps

I haven’t seen raw! I might watch it tonight after I do some editing now & if not I’ll definitely watch it soon because something in the family of the cinematic masterpiece Ginger Snaps is right up my alley! 👀

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Alright, theory time:

Andrew and Ashley will be getting fake IDs in episode 3 no matter the route.

We know that they can't use their own IDs as they were pronounced dead due to the soda/water supply/organ harvesting/surgery conspiracy. And they can't use their parents' IDs as the parents "went missing."

So, who will they be on new IDs? We can guess that they'll still use their own first names or if they (*cough* Andrew *cough*) are being extra cautious, they'll probably use their nicknames on the IDs; but what about last names? Well, this might be how we learn Mrs Graves maiden name, they might go with that as their last name.

Relating to this theory, I have a question about this:

Do they have their new IDs by this point (assuming all these screenshots happen in the same route and are connected) or are they going to have to convince these officers of a lie? I mean, obviously the Grave siblings haven't gotten rid of the stolen car yet, (I assume we'll see Andrew having an internal panic attack.) so they might not have their new IDs at this point.

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Yeah it pisses me off just how people even talk about Ashley, like it’s her fault for even existing, like it’s a crime that she needs someone to take care of her or love her, they honestly sound like an in world npc instead of an audience member who can see the characters fully. Most of these people also talk about it like they’re making some well rounded analysis but it’s just a shallow shit take that miss characterizes everything, even the obvious details they get right they interpret the wrong way, I guess that’s the price to pay for complex characters who have a range of feelings and expressions

Exactly!!!

I think it’s interesting the way even people who are more sympathetic to Ashley still default to seeing her the way the characters within the story view her - as a burden for ever committing the crime of being born. That’s what it comes down to & that’s exactly part of the horror of the game. Of course it’s fantasy & there’s demons & it gets crazy but ultimately - the Graves family feel real because they’re relatable in the darkest ways & THATS good horror. Who hasn’t felt like maybe their parents resent them for being born? Who hasn’t felt like they’re becoming the worst parts of their parents? It’s a horribly sad story about unbreakable cycles of abuse & you just simply cannot analyze it without getting that. (Disclaimer: I have a wonderful family myself but I find stories of messed up families relatable in a human way & just fascinating to delve into).

I’m forever fascinated by characters who never had any chance but to be exactly what they are - who might just be impossible to save because of their actions but they never had any chance to make different choices.

Ashley might not be a good person but what chance did she have to be one? Her mother resented her the moment she realized not all kids are quiet & do as they’re told all the time like Andrew & her brother tried his best but of course he resented her - he was told to always give her whatever she wanted & basically live to raise her because her parents didn’t want to.

I actually liked the essay I was referencing overall & I will share it now (just not from the OP who shared it on Tumblr where I found it lol)

Here it is X. I do like the part especially about how Ashley loves Andrew like a brother, like a friend, & like a parent. That really sums it up, doesn’t it? He is everything to her because she never had anyone else.

Ashley Graves is such a complicated & sad character. She’s so tragic, doomed from the moment she’s born. I can’t for the life of me relate to people who talk about her like she’s a monster, missing the point entirely & like you said talking just like the characters within the game!

Anyway thanks for the ask 🖤

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how can i be guilty as sin?