#dynamic lib

[centrally-unplanned]

Alright, last Current Events Drama post, is not a super valuable activity after all. I have seen a lot of Discourse that goes like "I may oppose these efforts but man the PR strategy of this Musk thing is pretty genius, they have a whole generation of people thinking USAID was funding the Liberal Media now". And they certainly aren't without agency, I agree there is an intentional PR strategy going on. In particular it is not just the creation of narrative, but the creation of momentum - every day is a new discovery, a new victory, a sense of progress.

But this isn't really that hard when your supporters are just really stupid? Like you can make shit up for these people! They don't care, they don't have that instinct that goes "okay hold up I'm going to need to see some sources here". The current Admin didn't make that happen, that is a deep, structural change around the internet flattening hierarchies and all that shit. When you know your audience wants results and also you can just invent results out of thin air then, idk, is this that hard? How could you not deliver that?

It is funny because the actual playbook here isn't even their invention, it is the same as the 2010's "Woke Boom". That entire model was that deep, slow, technical solutions to structural inequalities achieved via grinding electoral politics is boring. That shit is for fucking losers. I am not gonna have a role in that all! So instead we will achieve social change via randomly harassing my progressive coworkers for their black comedy tweets about AIDS until they get fired and have a nervous breakdown. Obviously - just like with the current right, don't be tricked! - there was another side of this movement that was much more serious, a huge side actually (we are just focusing right now). But for so many that serious side was window dressing, the real mush was that you got to feel like you were a part of something, doing something, and at a certain point they started running the show. This playbook being reversed really isn't that impressive (and also, in a sense, inevitable)

I will give the Social Justice aggros though that they had some standards - passing around photoshopped tweets was uncommon. Most of them did actually believe in this model for change (and so invented insane ideologies to justify it, but w/e). That isn't really as true on the right - I should partially walk back my statement above, a lot of these people aren't that gullible? They are just apathetic. So many people retweeting stuff about how The Deep State funnels millions to Politico don't really even care, for them it is a game. It is funny to own the libs. They laugh off your attempts at calling them out for accuracy - you care about that? What a cuck you are.

Which makes it particularly sad when you see the earnest ones, the ones writing essays about the implications of what USAID propping up the New York Times means for our political future. Nothing worse than being a true believer in a church where not only the leaders but also your fellow congregants know it is bullshit.

It reminds me of the Gamestop Meme Stock Crash and its slow, agonizing burn (a not unrelated event!). A bunch of people on the rise of the stock created the idea that buying Gamestop could Stick It To The Man, you could short squeeze the hedge funds, diamond-hands-hold that yield, bring Wall St to its knees - to the moon, baby. And some people bought it! And then the wheel turned, the crash happened, and most of the people posting those memes sold their stock and dipped so fast they had disappeared from the subreddits before they could even begin to say "bro, you thought I was serious?". Leaving a stalwart few holding the bag, spinning epicycles of conspiracy theories to justify why they had it to begin with. Which happens on autopilot a this point. You don't really need any PR strategy to make this happen.

[lumsel]

being australian is funny because you're like "haha. those silly americans don't even have combination ranked choice/proportional voting!" and then you find out nobody has that. it's just australia. you live in the only country on earth with a voting system that doesn't blow goats.

[wallbeatjournal]

JIMIN MENTION. Riverdale characters as BTS members

unfortunately i did workshop this with the army gc and i think i have a proposal. it doesn't totally work because of gender dynamics and the way the universes of corporate-competitive art performance and riverdale aren't really quite aligned, but i think i got somewhere.

RIVERDALE MAINS AS BTS MEMBERS:

jughead = rm / kim namjoon. iconoclast. the lyricist-narrator of the whole deal. the link to the big corporate-bureaucratic metaplot in the sky. a typewriter kind of guy. there are so so so many of him and sometimes they interact. queerbait-complicit and yet sidestepping it.

reggie = jin / kim seokjin. the negotiator. the big-city boyfriend from the hallmark movie. the nation's son-in-law but DID flirt with your grandmother and your dad at the function. fed that mean old man from his bare hand. schemes and scams, less opportunistically than as a vocational calling. second place to karl marx and knows it.

betty = suga / min yoongi. she's resisting her idol image with her gratuitously-edgy secondary persona but she's still your poor little meow meow, your baby. she's alert! she's fractured! her amygdala is working sooo hard. her shadow grows and grows and she's avoiding it she's looking at it she's avoiding it she's looking. don't say tangerine.

veronica = j-hope / jung hoseok. idk it's about perfectionism. it's about how CRYING 👏 DOES 👏 NOT 👏 FIT 👏 WITH 👏 HER 👏 LIFE'S 👏 VIBE. it's about lean-in girlbossism. it's about success not creating psychological safety (but she wants more anyway bc what else is she here to do). she's nice but she's ruthless but she loves you!! and on several tragic levels iykyk: she da bus driver all of a sudden.

kevin = jimin. compulsive joiner. compulsive people-pleaser. compulsive flirt. compulsive. mapplethorpe fanboy. gender outlaw. a smoke-show, now. most likely to charm a late night talk show host. queerbaiter of the cruising-coded-crowd-scene variety. most likely to put it all on the line for a little cabaret ♥

cheryl = v / kim taehyung. questionable art appreciator. questionable painter. questionable self portrait accumulator. high-aesthetic curator of Scenes and Situations. president of gay fanservice (self-appointed). glamorous alien OR reclusive little freak. if the high-aesthetic, melodramatic-literary closet case lament fits.

archie = jungkook. golden boy all-rounder. beefcake-on-display. designated himbo. Wants To Help. will NOT contribute to a conversation so don't even try. gives kind of a sincere wounded baby animal quality at times. queerbait via lore-relevant chime card sponcon (this isn't jarchie but it does make you ask yourself "is charlie puth sort of jugheadcore, if jughead sucked (derogatory) instead of sucking (complimentary)?")

[senzasord]

I hope the Greens end up with some better numbers once we get down to preferences, but am happy that Labor got back in.

I've also realised that the last time I watched Roger Cook in a press conference, it was during the pandemic, and it's really weird to hear him in premier mode rather than health minister - he's got so much more volume. He did just win an election though, so that's fair.

[adhdbisexualramblings]

Tinky (affection starved) wanting praise for every. SINGLE. Time he traps and tortures a Ted.

Wiggly would do the bare minimum: an uninterested “yes, Karaxis, wonderful job.” with a singular awkward head pat.

Blinky would just look at him weirdly like “uh…sure, I guess?” then go back to his theme park.

Pokey would shush him.

Nibbly is the only one, however, who gets excited along with him. He’s also the only one who actually enjoys the texture of his fur (somehow??) and therefore the only one Tinky can hug (not without getting bit). They discuss which potential or former Honey Queens Teddy Bear runs into across timelines and make a tally board for each one. When they’re in more human forms and Nibblenephim can’t see, Tinky points out things for him. T’noy Karaxis takes Nibbly’s suggestions for torturing Ted, even if most of them involve food.

Also pink and yellow just mesh well together. This is a twins Tinky and Nibbly post. They’re twins. I love them.

[paranormaltheatrekid]

GUYS!!!!! What if Pokey taught Webby how to play instruments and that’s why Hannah knows how to play the ukulele and maybe even why Miss Holloway can play the guitar.

[will-pilled]

Yeah siblings rivalry is a thing but if a sibling is genuinely just being an abusive and horrible person to their sibling maybe we need to stop brushing it off as "kids being kids."

[kairithemang0]

I love the foretellers so damn much... I hope we get more character for them in 4. Sadly, I don't think there will be too much time to really focus on them but whatever

Oooo maybe we can get a foreteller game that would make us care about them, kinda like what they did with Dark Road where it's really just backstory. I'd love to be able to play as one of them they have cool keyblades

[clonecoding-en]

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[silvcrignis]

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[zalrb]

I'd love a breakdown of the acting in the 3rd episode of Adolescence if you ever feel inclined, maybe the moments that hit the strongest? I thought the actor did well in going from one emotion to another and when he raises his voice to exert power over the therapist

Sure! Yes, Owen does a really great job in shifting emotions throughout the episode and slowly showing Jamie's darker side without being theatrical even when he's explosive.

What I really enjoyed is at the beginning when he's having, considering the circumstances, a relatively good time talking to Briony and they're having their sort of banter because it does seem like he's a generally and genuinely a witty, funny kid but I think you can also tell that he's negging her, which, you know, the term is from The Rules of the Game, which isn't a book that I've read but has been described as a catalyst for incels so even when he's kind of being a happy-go-lucky kid, I think Owen imbues something lightly sinister to how he's talking with Briony

while also showing a childlike delight in having an easygoing, fun conversation with someone

I also quite like the yawn now that I know that it wasn't intentional, Owen was genuinely tired and he yawned and Erin Doherty just went with it and ad-libbed her response

and Owen laughs and he's kind of giggly because he also didn't expect that ad-lib

but Erin continues with her lines and so you see in a few seconds how Owen locks back into the scene, and gets back into the character

and it works for the entire dynamic between the two of them because I would not have guessed that that was what we were watching and it's a testament I think that he recovered so quickly.

When he does stand up and says, "What was that? Hey?"

he kind of mimics Stephen Graham's intonation and body language, which kind of showcases how he tries to model himself after different male role models, which includes his dad who he's very protective of and who isn't a bad guy but has harmful habits that Jamie's picked up on, so I thought was really well done.

And he's also good at facial expressions, derision

sadness

irritation/defensiveness

I also think when he panics and lashes out when Briony says that they aren't going to see each other anymore is really well done, the "Do you like me?" and "Tell my dad I'm alright"

because there is a raw vulnerability there but he puts that in his performance after such a vile confession, which was also done really well because it's performed as beseeching, like even though the underlying message of his confession about how he felt is "that bitch deserved it" he doesn't play it with that kind of sinister tilt and he doesn't play it as emotionless and logical, he plays it as, if you just understand, if you just understand from my point of view, which is really chilling.

As for Erin Doherty, it's harder to discuss her even though she does so much because everything is so subtle with her, you can't get in screenshots but she was such a great scene partner and like I said, she does so much with her material because she's meant to be an impartial ear there to make an assessment but you see how she slowly shifts throughout their hour together with her tone especially, like when she comes back in after her first outburst, she's curt

and her expressions change infinitesimally, because she doesn't show too much emotion because she's not meant to sway Jamie in any kind of way but for the audience (and sometimes for Jamie because he's bright and observant) we can see a very slight eye roll or sigh, we can she how she watches him, hopeful for any kind of sign so there can be mitigating factors to his crime

and then her realization when Jamie speaks about how he could've molested Katie's body but didn't and that makes him better, the disappointment and disgust and shock is communicated with a furrow of her eyebrow

or a very slight pursing of her lips and then the sort of release she has to do once he's left

is such a great performance.

[teaboot]

I am often self-concious of how often I talk and laugh in social settings. I've tried to stop, but can't seem to help myself. This has been a problem my entire life, for as long as I can remember, since my very first days of preschool. In efforts not to speak, I just feel myself get more and more excited until I lose my will to reign it in and spill words everywhere.

In light of that, here are some positive things I've heard about it:

"I could listen to you talk all day. I think you're one of the only people I can listen to who doesn't bore me to death."

(I burst out laughing in class after a long absence. someone across the room hears me.) "Hey! Now Tea's back!"

"You always know so many weird facts. It's awesome."

"Your life is buckwild. I love hearing from you, I never know what you're going to tell me."

"You really struggle at this, but you still show up and you do it anyways with a smile."

"How does your brain move so fast? You always have the perfect response ready to go."

"You know, I don't think you should write your next presentation ahead of time. You're much more engaging and dynamic when you ad-lib. Sticking to the script seems to slow you down."

"You give really good talks. Have you thought about teaching?"

"I can really feel your passion when you talk."

"I love how every time I take you somewhere we have funny interactions with people."

[celestetcetera]

Things the production of TGWDLM I saw awhile ago did that I liked:

In the opening when Paul doesn’t show up they’re like “this is the 4th performance you think he’d get this by now”

Melissa clicks her pen the entire time Paul is talking to her

Ted grabbed Sam’s sunglasses on the line “A king!” And then just had them on him the rest of the show. He kept putting them on or people kept stealing them from him

He also steals Hidgen’s coat after he discards it in A Show Stopping Number

They didn’t have a piano prop for ASSN so instead the cast is like “at least there’s no piano backing!” And then the non-diegetic piano track plays for the song and they groan

There was a large enough cast that every working boy showed up for ASSN

Also, all the workin boys had nametags and Stu’s has the S written in that fancy way you do it in grade school

“We must be close to the music room, I can hear a theremin” Paul in hatchetfield high when the spooky theremin is playing

When Paul and Emma walk through the audience & ad-lib Paul expresses that he thought the blue shit was just what fancy coffee looked like

When Emma’s like “you probably drank my spit” Paul just looks pleased by this

Mr. Davidson doesn’t do the “too many curves” choreography, instead when Paul mimics Ted’s “latte hottie” he does too many

They played Mamma Mia songs during the intermission. Many theatre kids actively sang along

Their Sam was very short and their Charlotte was VERY tall. And the entire dynamic there was amazing

[princessjojo-x]

Mars Synastry

💝 mars opposite mars - the nature of this aspect depends on the signs involved. in some cases, one mars will be strong & the other mars will be debilitated. this will occur with aries & libra, scorpio & taurus, capricorn & cancer. the pink mars tends to be more dominant & direct, especially when angered. the purple mars tends to be more indirect, resulting in manipulative or passive-aggressive behavior. partners function completely differently to one another which leads to arguments & frustration. this aspect can be quite volatile so partners need to learn to understand & compromise with each other. the pink mars will need to learn to back off & calm down at times. the purple mars will need to practice being more direct & forthright. however, when this aspect appears in the other possible signs: pisces & virgo, gemini & sagittarius, aquarius & leo, this aspect actually adds balance to the rxship. partners will be able to work well together & compliment each other since these mars signs are of relatively equal strength.

💝 mars opposite venus - you never have to worry abt lack of desire with this aspect. there’s strong attraction that never leaves or becomes luke warm. partners will never get bored of making love to one another even after years of being together. this intense, romantic & sexual energy may even border obsession. one has traits that the other lacks meaning they complement each other perfectly & give each other what one another wants. partners work well in bed together bc it gives ”omg are you a top? perfect bc i’m a bottom” typa energy. however, this rxship can easily become complex, unstable & fluctuating (almost like a roller-coaster). sometimes partners are immensely attracted to each other, other times they’re repulsed by each other. one partner, usually venus is more submissive whilst the other, usually mars is more dominant. sometimes mars may be outraged by venus’s obedience & sometimes venus may be disturbed by mars’s dominance. (sco venus/mars)

💝 mars opposite asc - mutual physical attraction which leads to bold & straightforward expressions of sexual tension. mars takes charge of the rxship which makes asc feel frustrated. despite mars being supportive of asc self-expression, asc feels nervous abt asserting their rights in the rxship. (cap mars or sco asc)

💝 mars square asc - expect aggression & conflict. mars’s energy makes asc feel weak, threatened or pressured. if asc is a man & mars is a woman, she’ll feel like he’s not manly enough. for instance she doesn’t like how he handles conflict or she doesn’t see him as ambitious enough. (aries/libra mars or leo/aqua asc)

💝 mars opposite jupiter - instant chemistry between the two. jupiter loves to provoke, test & play games with mars. (cap mars or sco jupiter)

💝 mars square jupiter - this rxship is full of friction. jupiter thinks they know best & belittles mars with their lecturing. mars wont put up with it & wont let jupiter take a win. there’s plenty of sexual attraction but partners may have different sexual preferences. partners can inspire one another to gain new experiences, adventures & knowledge. partners have great conversations abt all their potential plans, ideas, etc. but usually one (likely mars) feels frustrated with the other (likely jupiter) for not taking action on these ideas. (aqua/leo jupiter or libra/aries mars)

💝 mars opposite sun - hot & cold rxship, on & off rivalry. (lib mars or sco sun)

💝 mars square mars - very toxic synastry with a frustration & war-like dynamic. (leo/aquarius mars)

💝 mars square pluto - expect intense passion, sexual chemistry & power struggles. there’s potential for abuse & violence too. pluto virtually activates the dark side of mars. mars will go through a self awakening & learn many lessons through pluto. partners tend to ghost each other but mars usually comes back to pluto. mars feels like pluto is very controlling & judgmental. (pisces/virgo mars or leo/aqua pluto)

💝 mars square neptune - this indicates a lack of communication. mars behaves selfishly in this dynamic & mars is in charge in this rxship. meanwhile, neptune tends to suppresses themselves. & doesn’t understand mars’s actions or intentions. (taurus/scorpio mars or leo/aqua neptune)

💝 mars conjunct pluto - this aspect forces partners to confront their deepest desires & greatest pains. many *intense* experiences will be shared together. this may turn into an all-consuming rxship that leaves you without any energy left to give. (taurus pluto or sag mars)

💝 mars conjunct juno - it’s likely mars is very possessive & protective of juno. but juno may dislike how mars expresses this attraction. (leo mars or taurus juno)

💝 mars conjunct jupiter - mars leans on jupiter for support, wisdom or optimism. partners brighten each others bad mood bc they’re constantly having fun together (playing, flirting, etc) no matter the context or setting. this is a dramatic & fiery rxship with plenty of passion & chemistry. partners tend to argue a lot & it’s usually jupiter who mediates the situation. if jupiter is female & mars is male, her presence will expand & amplify his martian energy (libido, aggression, competitiveness, etc). (cancer mars or taurus jupiter)

[fiiiiin]

whenever I read the screenplay I notice how easily dry this dialogue could’ve been in regards to the character dynamics. Yes there already is implied history written into the script but the wistful drawl with which Tom Hardy says “Arthur?” Gratuitously life-changing. TH and JGL SOLD that ship with their suggestive performances. Don’t even get me started on the ad-libbed “darling” and the hotel room PASIV scene.

[horseforeplay]

if ur fat lib politics “draw the line at fat fetishists” i fail to understand whose liberation you are actually For lol. the specter of the ill-intentioned chubby chaser just cracks me up when it’s used to paint a community of (mostly fat) people who are in agreement that getting fat(ter) on purpose is sexy as Ghoulish Degenerates Infiltrating Our Movements. if you are legitimately pressed by the possibility that people might love fat bodies For Being Fat (in an active horny pursuit way, not in a target ad way) and not despite their fat then the call is coming from inside the house LOL. i’m tired of even giving concessions to this patently conservative rhetoric like “ohhhh i guess BAD objectification happens too 😢” cuz the kind of power dynamics that allow abuse are only enforced by this kind of hand-wringing

it’s not identical but it does have commonalities with only supporting trans existence if they’ve tried sooooo hard not to be trans & feel really bad about it. there remains the presumption that being cis is a superior and more desirable human state, and that people who might transition out of their own desire to change (having nothing to do with a Born this Way narrative) are posing a threat to True (innocent) victims of gender dysphoria.

it’s baffling and offensive to actual discussions of bodily autonomy to balk at the idea that someone might want to occupy a body that isn’t socially rewarded by a fundamentally conservative culture at large. get a fucking grip!!!