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complete archer keychain designs, pushing preorders on my kofi back to the 20th of august because some stuff came up!! lots of love to everyone who said they’d be interested in ordering 💗

(vbros keychains coming also i’ll post those hopefully this weekend)

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my blog would make sterling archer cry

i like to think malory and lana had a thing back when lana first got recruited… spymaster x her top field agent… do you guys see it

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hi this is my cherry playlist if anyone is interested.. . i dont know if it makes sense to anyone but me but i hope someone enjoys🙂‍↕️

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I GASPED

already posted about how the first shot looks like a p*rno so im just gonna say CHERYLS FACE

SHE WANTS THAT COOKIE SO EFFING BAD

Season 6 - Episode 2, "Three to Tango"

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@krieger-science-blog ily this idea is too good to keep in the tags

Hey so I made these because I’m trash

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this is one of said opinions i think i would get killed for

only archer opinion is lana and malory should have fucked

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Season 2 - Episode 5, "The Double Deuce"

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i think about that scene so fucking often what do you mean she wanted to run away and start a new life with her. WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE CALLED MALORY HER FAVORITE

I bet cheryl misses malory a ton when she leaves, even tho malory is mean as fuck and a hard boss, cheryl liked her a lot

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malory being happy as fuck to insult her bye they make me sick cheryl was so offended too like the way she was still bothered by it later in the episode UGH i dont care theyre dating and they hate each other

Season 3 - Episode 13, "Space Race, Part 2"

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IMMGONNA THROW UP OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS SCENE UGH cheryl asking malory if she likes her outfit and also being tits out ass out naked with her shes fucking insane she was crushing on her this episode sorry for saying the truth

Season 3 - Episode 12, "Space Race, Part 1"

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sometimes i wonder if i'd literally get killed for some of my archer opinions/hcs

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going crazy i fucking love them OMG!!!!!!!

Season 6 - Episode 7, "Nellis"

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*taps mic* malory archer is 1/4th chinese and sterling archer is 1/8th *mic drop*

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ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT 2.06 — AFTERNOON DELIGHT

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Season 4 - Episode 13, "Sea Tunt: Part II"

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A quick doodle for interior chinatown

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Interior Chinatown: A Sharp Satire That Challenges Stereotypes and Forces Self-Reflection

Interior Chinatown is a brilliant yet understated reflection of the world—a mirror that exposes how society often judges people by their covers. The show captures this poignantly with the scene where Willis Wu can’t get into the police precinct until he proves his worth by delivering food. It’s a powerful metaphor: sometimes, if you don’t fit the mold, you have to prove your value in the most degrading or unexpected ways just to get a foot in the door. The locked precinct doors represent barriers faced by those who don’t match the “majority’s” idea of what’s acceptable or valuable.

While the series centers on the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community and the stereotypical roles Hollywood has long relegated them to—background extras, kung fu fighters—it forces viewers to confront bigger questions. It makes you ask: Am I complicit in perpetuating these stereotypes? Am I limiting others—or even myself—by what I assume is their worth? It’s not just about API representation; it’s about how society as a whole undervalues anyone who doesn’t fit neatly into its preferred narrative.

The show can feel confusing if you don’t grasp its satirical lens upfront. But for me, knowing the context of Charles Yu’s original book helped it click. The production team does an incredible job balancing satire with sincerity, blurring the line between real life and the exaggerated Hollywood “procedural” format. They cleverly use contrasting visuals and distinct camera work to draw you into different headspaces—Hollywood’s glossy expectations versus the grittier reality of life.

Chloe Bennet’s involvement (real name Chloe Wang) ties into the show’s themes on a deeply personal level. She famously changed her last name to navigate Hollywood, caught in the impossible middle ground of not being “Asian enough” or “white enough” for casting directors. It’s a decision that sparks debate—was it an act of survival, assimilation, or betrayal? But for Bennett, it was about carving a space for herself to pursue her dreams.

This theme echoes in one of the show’s most poignant scenes, where Lana is told, “You will never completely understand. You’re mixed.” It’s a crushing acknowledgment of the barriers that persist, even when you’re trying to bridge divides. Lana’s story highlights how identity can be both a strength and an obstacle, and the line serves as a painful reminder of the walls society creates—externally and internally.

Interior Chinatown doesn’t just ask us to look at the system; it forces us to examine ourselves. Whether it’s Willis Wu at the precinct door or Lana trying to connect in a world that sees her as neither this nor that, the show unflinchingly portrays the struggle to belong. And as viewers, it challenges us to question our role in those struggles: Are we helping to dismantle the barriers, or are we quietly reinforcing them?