#ROOKIES

[call-of-duty-incorrect-quotes]

Overheard at the training grounds:

Price: Why is that rookie carrying a potted plant?

Soap: He was asking so many stupid questions Simon told him to carry it around to replace the oxygen he’s wasting.

[saintsavsfan]

Why am I just now seeing this Cam and Kate hug? 🥹🫶 #Braidtwins

[cashordashdoesntmatter]

He needs to be on NXT every week.

That is all.

[fortheloveofsportsandcamaraderie]

The rookies in 2K25. Who has the most realistic in game character?

[3416]

easton and fraser getting called out for always namedropping the leafs guys, but especially mitch marner 😭

[adabear]

listen we're all very normal

[leilanihours]

the cam-kate hug from my perspective last week ☺️

saw someone post abt it and needed to review my vids from when i watched

[tanked-up]

(Ghost and Soap doing a demonstration to the rookies in training today)

-GONE WRONG-

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Soap whispering: You’re… really close right now, and you’re heavy

Ghost: …

Soap: I mean, I wouldn’t argue, but-

Ghost: I have you fucking pinned to the ground, Soap

Soap: Oh yeahhh, why’s that-

Random rookie who witnessed it all: Do you guys always end up on top of each other?

Soap and Ghost now stare at him

Rookie: Sorry… I’m new.

[thefun41]

Droids disguised as clones and clones impersonating droids disguised as clones. What could possibly go wrong?

[call-of-duty-incorrect-quotes]

Ghost: You fucking suck!

Rookies: :(

Soap: Lt, I told you to give positive feedback to the rookies.

Ghost: Fine. I’m sorry.

Rookies: :)

Ghost: You’re all very fucking good at sucking.

Soap: SIMON!

[newyorkthegoldenage]

A crowd of Brooklyn Dodger rookies hoping to make the team gathered at Dodgertown during spring training and were photographed for the April 5, 1948 issue of Life magazine.

Photo: George Silk via Allposters

[cashordashdoesntmatter]

YES! Cutler James getting another match on NXT Level Up last night 🥰

Cutler James vs. Malik Blade - NXT Level Up 7/12/2024

[smtown-tourist]

Ever since the AMIGO practice video dropped, it’s been going around again how killer SHINee’s live performance skills are, but what I don’t really see much of is people discussing why. Why are SHINee’s live performance skills so good? How were these five ROOKIES able to outshine their seniors in a skill they’ve been doing for so much longer?

The answer is simple: Timing. SHINee, as rookies, learned the valuable skill of timing when it comes to performing live.

Now, I know what you might be thinking: of course they’re good at timing - how else are they gonna be able to stay on track? And you’re right. It does seem like an obvious answer yet I don’t think you realize how important timing plays into singing and dancing live.

We all know that it’s hard to keep your voice steady when dancing, but what SHINee has learned is to make their voices flow with the choreography. In order to do that, it’s all about rhythm and timing. If for even a fraction of a second their timing is off, it’s going to throw off their rhythm, therefore throw off their ability to steady their voice. Same goes for timing when they need to breathe. Singing and dancing is a cardio workout. If they can’t time their inhales and exhales correctly, then they’ll be out of breath and unable to sing when their turn comes.

A lot of that has to do with the structure of the choreography. It’s been analyzed before that K-pop choreographies will be structured in two ways: either based on the rhythm of the instrumentals or the rhythm of the lyrics. SHINee’s choreographies, if you’ve ever paid close attention, often have the dance moves lining up with the rhythm of the lyrics. Sometimes all three will line up, but not often will you find their choreographies solely following the rhythm of the instrumentals. Again, that is because it’s harder to keep your voice steady when your voice isn’t following the movement of your body. It’s a balancing act, and what happens if your timing is off? You lose that balance, i.e. your voice becomes unsteady.

This is also why SHINee is always able to stay so in-sync when performing: because of their timing. It becomes a domino effect if they get their timing wrong. It’s not just about staying in-sync with one another for aesthetic purposes, it’s making sure they have the timing right so that their voices can flow with the choreography and they can breathe at the required times. Timing is the aspect that binds everything together.

So, yes, SHINee are great singers, great dancers, great at being in-sync, and have great breath control and those things combined together are what make them such great live performers. But those skills would be useless if it weren’t for their ability to time everything correctly.

I hope my analysis shed some lights on things, and if you were already aware of everything I stated above, great! I’m glad we’re on the same page. Of course, this is not meant to bash any of the hard work SHINee put in to perfecting their vocals, their dancing skills, their teamwork, any of that. It was simply an observation that I made to help everyone look deeper than the surface level of a performance.

Sometimes I think we get a little swept up in the theatricality of K-pop to realize that so much more goes into it and knowing the timing of every tiny piece is what binds it all together. SHINee has mastered the art of timing, which is what allows their talents to shine the way that they do on stage. In my opinion, it’s truly remarkable and shows their dedication to perfecting their craft.

[dudududu-fangirl]

Can this post be an official petition for the 2025 rookies, Kimi, Ollie, and Jack, to make a 2019 rookie of the year style battle/presentation video?

[lifeofclonewars]

Currently thinking about Cody introducing himself to Domino as "your new boss" which yeah is true but also gives off Instant Adoption Vibes which means Rex fought hard to keep Echo and Fives with the 501st lol

[indeedgoodman]