#Strange Behavior

[spunkymalone]

can’t believe i got cancelled on dnptwt for saying i wanted to see what uma thurman saw in 2009

[demodraws0606]

Guys...I think Whit is the culprit.

Sorry guys this is gonna be a long one

You know I'm a big believe of Whit mastermind theory and depending on how the trial goes he could still be the mastermind despite being the culprit but uhm...

Mf has like an 80 pourcent chance of being the culprit

My theory of Levi being the culprit kinda has went down the drain though i'm not really that upset about it because it was admitidely the most generic route.

I still do not buy for a second Eden is the culprit mainly because it contradicts a lot of her behaviors and also is only really based on one piece of evidence that could be explained by something else.

I think the most credible option to me right now, is Whit, especially because with how certain things are laid out for us we can actually make out a concrete motive for why Whit would do this.

I'm gonna write down what I think and explain why I believe Whit is most likely the culprit (also i'll deal with a couple of holes and explain why the theory still works alongside them) and also i'll use a couple of speculations made by other people as well

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I think it's known by everyone that the way Whit's secret was revealed is extremely strange, for like two reasons.

One, it means that it's impossible for anyone (including Whit himself, we'll get into that later) to have known what Whit's secret was, or to confirm it with certainty in the trial. We only have Whit's word for it.

Second, Whit takes a very strange amount of time until saying what secret he has, like right after Hu denied to say which secret she has. Which is extremely weird because if his life was so uneventful wouldn't he have managed to pick out a secret as blatant as this.

I thought this would be meant as a red herring to put suspicions on Whit however with Levi revealing his secret and this loose thread still not being addressed, I think it has to be important to the case at hand.

Now, despite people pointing this out every analysis that tries to handle this kinda goes into a brick wall because it immediatly assumes that Whit is lying about the dead mother secret being his. However there's too much pointing towards Whit having the dead mom secret.

No, I think we're going about this the wrong way. It's not about us not knowing what Whit's secret was, it's that Whit had no idea what secret actually was his

In fact that's mentionned before trial on how Whit just didn't know WHAT his secret even was, and no one could really tell him what it was because Rose threw it away

But that's weird right ? You would think Whit would know that his dead mother would be the likely secret, you could argue he just didn't want to share with everyone but that still doesn't explain the strange amount of time until he revealed he had Rose's secret.

And if he didn't want to share that his mom was dead, why did he let everyone the opportunity to say if they had his secret and to spill the beans...

Unless things are more complicated than just Whit having a dead mom, after all if it was just that wouldn't he have known immediatly that was his secret ? After all Teruko had the same issue as well as she didn't know what her secret could actually even be.

You could argue that I put my back against the wall here. If Whit not knowing his secret was his motive as to why he commited the murder then why did he let a bunch of people the opportunity to air out a potentially incriminating secret. Wouldn't that mean he wasn't worried about it ?

However, you have to keep in mind Whit had no idea how bad the secrets were, the only secrets that was revealed was J's which in retrospect of other secrets seemed like a much lighter one.

You could argue "Well Whit had David's secret which was pretty bad" however despite how bad that secret was it was also very vague and since Whit didn't know how much about David it doesn't really mean much on how deep the secrets were.

Considering Whit's personality as well, it was possible he was in denial or some deeper reason as to why he wasn't thinking about it. "Bitter things need to go down the drain" and all that.

In fact Whit was one of the first ones to say they shouldn't reveal their secret before J's secret was immediatly revealed.

I also don't think Whit being in denial has to be rooted in logic either (especially with how inconcistent he seems to be about the secrets), the murder was commited right before the deadline and although there was planning behind it, it was still a last minute decision (aka not done immediatly during the day of the motive reveal). You could argue pressure got to him or he overthought it as it became increasingly clear how much deeper the secrets went and how much the people who set this game up knew about them (something Whit investigated himself).

I think the way Whit acted about the secrets is too contradictory to really use any of what he says as actual evidence against the secrets not being his motive basically.

Now, let's go into the other point and how it works with the potential motive, the speculation that Arei was waterboarded.

Yeah, this seems to hint heavily that this is what happened and Arei's actual cause of death would be by drowning instead of strangulation like expected.

But why not strangulation ?? Why do a technique that is much harder to kill Arei, unless they were trying to get something out of drowning her. I mean we don't technically know if it was actual waterboarding but considering how planned this murder was and how we do actually have pieces of clothing that would serve for waterboarding, it seems to be likely.

(I'm not exactly sure how it stuck together with the starch afterwards but considering how the playground's ventilation works it's possible it dried up quickly) (There's also Arei's missing glove if you don't believe Teruko and Hu's clothing where used for it)

There's also no reason to drown her instead of strangling her with the rope unless there was another justification for it. But the episode actively goes out of it's way to say that there probably wasn't an attempt at tricking people into thinking the murder happened during 7:30 PM.

Anyways, why would the culprit waterboard Arei then ??? Clearly this means they were trying to get information out of her...

Which makes 0 sense unless it was Whit who would at least have a small justification for it, aka him not knowing what his secret is. I do admit it is a bit blurry on what type of information Whit would've truly wanted or why he did this before just killing her. However out of anyone (that already isn't pretty much confirmed innocent) it would only make sense for it to be him.

Now onto other stuff unrelated to the secret thing, like how unhelpful Whit has been this trial to a suspicious degree. AKA :

-Trying to distract away from the letter framing Eden and then just throwing her under the bus immediatly when he's questioned about it.

-Refusing to reveal David's secret

-Coincidentally having an excuse for not seeing Arei's body swaying

Now all of these could be argued to be in character reasons, after all didn't he do something like that chapter 1 with Charles (kind of). However this is a new level of trial interferance that really isn't justifiable at a certain point.

You could argue "well wouldn't talking about the note and David's secret be useful to make them seem guilty"' and while that'd be right to an extent. However everytime Whit witholds something like with Eden and David, he seems to cave eventually so the only thing he has achieved in this trial so far is to stall for time. Which could potentially be intentional if he's the culprit.

Now that I've kinda covered the major points, here are a list of suspicious things, mostly things that Whit knew before I get to my final point (how this would fit the narrative this chapter).

(I do wanna say most of this things isn't technically necessary info that the culprit needed to know but it definitely helps).

Whit was present during Teruko and Hu changing, meaning he would have known about their old clothes and could have found out where to get them.

Whit was present during the fight in the cafeteria, which is when Arei demanded to have her rope thrown away leading to Mono-TV putting it in storage

(Eden was busy helping J and Arturo so only Teruko, Charles and Whit could've known this information by listening in)

Whit also is the reason David is in the relaxation room leading to his conversation with Arei although idk how much of that would even possibly be planned or how that would help him, still important to note though.

There is probably more I could say however I want to get to my last point, I do think Whit being the culprit fits this case more than anyone else.

I know the question of the tape is still unanswered, if Eden did take it wouldn't that mean she is the culprit ? Well I don't think so but overall I just don't think this one singular piece of evidence is enough to say Eden's the culprit especially if we look at the bigger picture.

I'm probably just repeating the same things people probably have heard already but Eden committing such a gruesome murder for pratically no motive at all (outside getting out but it would make the secret motive useless) just doesn't really make sense.

However it is true that from what the title of this chapter suggests "all that glitters (is not gold)", it would mean a character isn't as innocent/good as they seem.

But wouldn't that title make more sense with Whit ?

Eden and Whit both are seemingly the positive vibes character of the cast, both being seemingly "normal". However Whit's positivity is a lot more toxic than Eden's, cracking jokes at innapropriate time and seeming to not let himself show even negative emotions (contrary to Eden who has let herself be upset multiple times).

Narratively speaking, Whit being the culprit, would put Charles in a similar situation to Teruko perhaps deepening their bond further without having Teruko going through a regression arc (she was way closer to Eden than she was with Whit).

It would allow Eden's message to not be lost/contradicted while also going with the apparent theme of the chapter that things aren't as they seem.

And also "all that glitters is not gold" would be a very smart saying for Whit, the one who died his hair blond (would be a very fun double meaning)

[candycatstuffs]

Trying to make an inprnt, does anyone know if prints actually look like the rgb versions, or does the cmyk conversion completely mess with the colors??

The site making me upload pieces in rgb and saying they print with a more advanced printer is confusing me 😔

[horrororman]

🎃 Notable films that were released on October 16th...

The Boston Strangler (1968).

Strange Behavior (1981)(NYC, NY).

X-Ray (1981)(Mexico).

Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987).

Slumber Party Massacre II (1987).

Candyman (1992)(US).

Bride of Chucky (1998).

Crimson Peak (2015)(US).

Tales of Halloween (2015)(US).

#horror

[astercontrol]

so. Just finished watching "Strange Behavior" all the way.

Took me some time because horror movies aren't my thing, I'm here for the Dan Shor cuteness… had to take the gory parts in small, spaced-out doses.

Also, I make no secret of having the hots for Dan Shor as Ram… but I'm mainly into aliens and machines, so Dan Shor as this particular human character doesn't set off quite the same responses for me. (Though I did of course still find him sweet and pretty, and did occasionally feel the urge to take clips and adjust hues into an Encom-glowy color scheme so I could pretend he was Ram.)

Anyway, I'm gonna ramble on about scenes from this movie in no particular order, from the viewpoint of being a Fan of Dan, Especially as Ram, and not a horror movie person at all.

I'm still gonna warn you, there's references to horror-movie-type things in here… but I won't go into TOO much detail or post gifs of the very worst bits.

Still, there's gonna be SOME gifs and discussions of some creepy-ass scenes, so viewer discretion is advised. For both some disturbing horror movie plot elements, and spoilers about said plot elements.

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The character of Pete is a young man finishing up high school… for his age I'd guess 18 since he says at one point that he'll be going to college next year. In true Hollywood tradition he was played by Dan Shor at age (I think) 25.

(side note. apparently Dan Shor's first major role was in "Equus," which… HOLY FUCK. Only read the wikipedia for that if you are prepared for some WEIRD SHIT. Storyline is… strangely in tune with my view of Encom Programs as having a sexual connection with their gods? but takes it off on the most utterly fucked-up tangent. I'm sorta almost glad this was a stage play and there isn't a film readily available for me to watch.)

(also, random little side note that his character in Equus was named Alan. Which probably means nothing. And is NOT AT ALL connected to Alan Bradley's actor and how he feels about horses.)

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Anyway.

Pete's mother died long ago and he's like, really sweetly close with his dad-- to a degree that I suppose some pervs might interpret as weird (like, the one time he gets, uh, just naked enough that I wouldn't put the gif on tumblr? is when he's hangin out alone with his dad.) Initial sorta-conflict of the story is that he wants to stay in town where dad is, and dad wants him to go to college somewhere else and see more of the world (which is influenced, we find out later, by stuff his dad knows about fucked-up shit going on at the local college Pete wants to attend).

(Dad's name is John Brady. Brady, not Bradley. Pattern recognizer has to strain again to see connections there. Also there is an Alan in this movie, but he's a bartender who appears for a couple seconds in the last scene. Moving on.)

[desastre-fag]

youre allowed to not like musical theatre but youre not allowed to be so rude abt it, just like everything else!!!!

[atori-matriarch-of-ram-fam]

Epic Strange Behavior/Dan Shor Post by @astercontrol

(If you want to see a BUNCH of amazing Dan Shor gifs...by JAYSUS click the link! 😂👀🥵)

Dan Shor! Dan Shor! Dan Shor! 😍😍😍

Watch how much Dan does Things with his mouth besides speaking. Seriously... *licks lips*

I found the interaction between Pete and Pete's dad's girlfriend strangely...sexual? Cuz...I mean...it's Dan...and that's how Dan do I guess?...

Oliver is not a real boy...his strings are just hidden really well.

The gif where Pete and Incomprehensible Oliver are walking down the hall and Pete smiles!? Oh my God Dan's big Basset Hound eyes are on full, glorious display! ❤️😍🫠

"Gourmet shrimp" lives in my head rent free.

I'm not complaining...but whyyy did Dan wake up with his hand in his pants?? 😂

Those are some Big Doors!! 😃

OMG there's a guy doing disc tricks!! 👀

AAHAHAHHH, Pete overcame his programming! Very nice connection to Ram.

I too love this awesomely terrible but endearing movie.

And I must add a smol gif catch of my own... The scene where Pete is strapped down to the Mad Scientist's chair begging to be released and is about to be injected...

HE FUCKING GRINS!!

*bites lip* (Huh...I think I've caught whatever makes Dan do Things with his mouth...👀)

Here is a much higher res looped video. 😉

[mtvscreengrabs]

Skin Trade - Duran Duran (1986)

[thegreatpumpkineater2000]

Rating silly situations and poses my cat has gotten herself into! (Pt 1?)

First, my favorite,

Failed loaf. 9/10. It’s so goofy looking that I just can’t help but love it, she’s literally just a little baby.

10/10! She looks like she stuffed her mouth with stolen berries and is trying to convince you she’s very much innocent. Just yes. A thousand times yes.

7/10 Why does this look like a meme. Dude. She’s so malicious here. What is going on???????? What is she planning????????

2/10 I was terrified I’ll have you know. I don’t know what caused such a violent reaction, but, it was something. I live in fear everyday.

8/10. She’s contem-plate-ing right now, best not disturb her.

6/10. There is no thought there. Empty brained baby.

4/10 remember when I said I live in fear everyday? Another reason why. SHE IS ALWAYS PLOTTING.

First glance, big eyes baby! 10/10, cutie pie.

RRGAAAAGHHHHRGAGARGARAHAGAGGHHHHHH

Evil baby. Bad intent. Menace. 3/10 >:(

8/10, how did she even get on the fridge. HELLO.

[midnightmoonxox]

Weird when someone on this app keeps writing text posts about you when you have no clue who they are, and other people are telling you about it. Girl leave me alone I just wanna reblog pictures what have I ever done to you 😭😂

[weepingfoxfury]

The man on the radio has returned from who knows where, his reasons for his absence undeclared, his taste for the treats sent in undiminished. Weatherwise it's sunny in the North, rainy in the South and the Middle has yet to decide. The traffic lady came and went with mentions of motoring mayhem, but mostly she and the man on the radio were all about the sport that's currently wall to wall on the TV.

Today's groaner: what do you call a French man in sandals? Philippe Philoppe ;-D badoom tish ... here all week!!

Still being mithered by flies and the spiders are still having the finest of feasts. The flies seem very dozy and happy to perch on whatever comes their way ... this includes my finger as I reach for something. Strangest fly behaviour this week was the one winged beastie who decided that a low hanging strand of spider web needed to be dealt with Rocky style. I watched in fascination as it circled the strand again and again, darting in every so often to bat against it and make it swing. This all took some minutes and it's something I've not seen before. Answers on a postcard if anyone has a clue.

Shiny metropolis is happening today as something else is happening tomorrow. Not sure I can cope with this exciting turn of events. ;-) Ach well, the coffee, music and musings continue ...

[k41tlyn8487]

An ex friend tried to add me on instagram but then refused to apologise or explain why he iced me out for no reason over a year ago just said its in the past and hes grown. Like…..? Hello? Thats not how you restart a friendship with someone u dropped for no good reason. And then when i pressed the issue he just blocked me 😭🤣 so much tor growth aye?

(He also knows about this account so hey 👋)

[astercontrol]

I love being unhinged about a character in ways only fans online will ever get

But what I love even more is being unhinged about a character in ways only 2 or 3 VERY SPECIFIC fans will get because they've hyperfixated on details that NO ONE ELSE has

We all love Ram from Tron.

A bunch of us also love Dan Shor in general, and some other characters he's played, just cause he is so amazing.

But how many have

-screamed over Pete Brady in Strange Behavior and his delightfully goofy (though probably mind-control-influenced) confidence in being a short king-- specifically how he talks himself up to his date by calling himself "135 pounds of twisted iron and steel" and "a gourmet shrimp"

-turned this into a meme of using the 🦐 shrimp emoji as shorthand for Ram and whatever other incarnation of Dan Shor we're currently squeeing about

-used the 🍤 breaded shrimp emoji for Roy Kleinberg specifically because it's a popcorn shrimp

-there is maybe 1 person in the world who I could straight-up identify in person solely because of the specific way they'd react to the sentence "are you saying a gourmet shrimp popped this corn?" and i think that's beautiful

[residentevil-4]

im getting zootopia cuck ads now. but again trans women cant post face or its sexual

[mercyluvsyouuu]

That moment when I read thru the whole AM x reader tag on tumblr. Uhm

[johnschneiderblog]

The fearless buck

My neighbor and fellow deer-hunter phoned me a couple of weeks ago with a strange tale about a fearless deer.

He was suited up and heading out for an evening hunt, he said; as he stepped out his door, he noticed a 6-point buck standing near a tree line, just 20 yards away. He expected the buck to behave in the usual way and bolt into the woods as soon it saw him. But it didn't it just stood there and let my neighbor approach.

Like me, my neighbor has a "demilitarized zone" - the area immediately surrounding our houses where deer are safe - so he had no intention of shooting the buck; he just found the situation curious.

A couple of days later, I looked out our back slider and saw the buck you see in this photo munching acorns just a few yards from our deck railing.

As an experiment, I opened the slider and stepped onto the deck - an action that always sends deer heading for cover. But this one just stood there and let me take all the photos I wanted. I walked to the railing and started down the steps before it finally turned and walked away - in no particular hurry.

It had to be the same six-point that let my neighbor approach.

I have no explanation, only a couple of theories: a) Maybe this buck was raised as a pet by some well-meaning person and grew too accustomed to humans; b) Maybe it was born with a sensory deprivation (smell, sight ...?).

Any other ideas ...?