#fan mail skit

[nyaagolor]

Thinking abt Ace Attorney Social media HCs

Phoenix: Technologically illiterate, doesn’t really know what social media is or how to use it and refuses to learn because the longer he keeps up the bit the funnier it gets

Edgeworth: Doesn’t particularly care for social media, but found out about tumblr through Maya and now has an anonymous Steel Samurai account. His tagging system is meticulous and he has all notifications turned off. He treats it like he does office work. He and Maya are mutuals. Doesn’t have a personal account to speak of

Maya: Runs a semi-popular canon url pink princess and steel samurai fan tumblr. Also has a personal Instagram that’s mostly her eating burgers

Pearl: Didn’t have social media for a long time because of Morgan, but Maya introduced her and she has a very inactive private Instagram. She’s also in charge of the Kurain Village socials, which are very neat and professional

Mia: Was technologically illiterate and died before the social media boom was completely inescapable so nada

Diego: Socials weren’t as big before he fell into a coma and afterwards he doesn’t care too much about his image so he has nothing. HOWEVER, Maya started a twitter called “dead philosopher wisdom” that’s just random Diegoisms. He’s doing NUMBERS on there but is unaware of it because he doesn’t use twitter

Franziska: Knows how social media works because she needs it for her job but doesn’t use it very often. Her account has like 2 posts on it and she mostly uses it to keep track of targets and online paper trails

Kay: Runs an instagram account called “Edgeworth where he shouldn’t be” that’s nothing but silly and embarrassing candids of Edgeworth. Oldbag won’t stop messaging her asking who she is and how she’s getting these pictures

Apollo: Has a twitter with two followers that he uses to retweet and comment on legal academia news. He’s super active on all the law forums and legal advice columns and unfortunately has definitely posted on r/AskALawyer on mutliple occasions. His real claim to fame, though, is the anonymous Instagram he runs for his cat Mikeko. It’s called “The Pawsecutor’s Office” and he dresses up Mikeko like all the prosecutors (Miles Edgepurrth, Clawvier Gavin, Franziska Von Catma, etc) for photoshoots and silly skits. It’s wildly popular and Apollo would die if he were revealed to be behind it

Klavier: Super popular across all platforms and loves being silly online. If Edgeworth saw all the thirst traps he was posting he would prolly have a heart attack

Kristoph: Has a very minimal personal account for professional reasons but his REAL online footprint is the dozens of alternate accounts he uses to cyberstalk people and send his brother hate mail

Athena: Perfectly normal social media user. Has personal accounts that she posts to occasionally with cute photos of what she’s doing. The only person using it correctly

Trucy: Insanely popular on socials for her magic act. Knows how to market herself online better than anyone. She has a smaller personal account where she occasionally posts silly things about the WAA

Blackquill: Ran an edgy anime Tumblr for years before his incarceration and was posting on AO3 a lot. He comes back after his release explaining the break between chapters of his latest fanfiction was due to him being put on death row for seven years and continues posting normally with no mention of his prison sentence ever again. When he finally posts another AMV it’s a joyous day indeed

[skyepixels]

The Welcome Home Website!!!!! She is Beautiful~! And She Leaves Us With So Many Questions!

First off, I am absolutely astonished at how beautiful she is!!! Clown, Puzz, and everyone else has worked so hard and they've exceeded everyone's expectations with the site!!! What a wonderful little Home they've made, and I'm excited to experience it as a fan!!!

I know that everyone's combing through the new website update with a fine toothed comb so I won't be sharing anything we've already found. I don't think I've found anything new in the site that others haven't already found, but oh boy!!!! Does everything there only raise more questions!

What I do love is how all the audio files we've been given through the "bugs" has really shown what everyone's personality is like! I love every one of them, and the voice actors captured them perfectly! Oh and the little tidbits of history with the merchandise, the telephone calls, the little skits! Be still my beating heart~!!!

AND THE WALLY LIVE INTERVIEW. I CANT! It's sooo darn cute!! And Nick Nocturne (I know it's him, that interdimentional cat demon) as the interviewer was such a lovely touch! I cannot wait to hear about that from his YT channel!!! And Wally was so coy with the romance question~ and I think that's the perfect way to answer it for everyone who loves him! Keep it vague, let everyone make their own conclusions and be happy! (I know I certainly will for the time being, and will love him no matter what!) I am so curious about the underlying story here: there's so much to think about it's driving me crazy! They gave so much and answered so little! We can only theorize from here! So here's my little thoughts! None of it's cohesive in any way, nor does it really have all the details or tell full story yet, so just take it in sections if you decide to read it! ______

!~OBSERVATION TIME~!

I think that Wally, Home (And maybe everyone else, not sure) are trapped somewhere. Where exactly isn't certain, but very trapped indeed. My first indication of this from this response in the guestbook for Tayla (Page 8):

"eu não sei onde estamos" - I don't know where we are (A bonus for the multi-lingual side of things there, it makes me really happy to see it!)

I have no concept of what happened to everyone else, but from the little drawings he's made on the guestbook, he's constantly telling people things like "Oh, I'll tell Eddie." or "I'll tell Frank." these messages, but we never get a direct response from any other neighbor! It's always him talking! Just him. He tells people their responses, but we never hear anything direct from the other neighbors! The quick reference I can bring up is the hearts PNG in the guestbook for Kazoo:

itoldhim_hesaidhesflattered_idontknowwhatanyoneistalkingabout_.png I feel like those collections of audio clips with all the neighbors (1-14 to 14-14) are a recount of events throughout an entire day that previously happened that may give insight into what happened to Wally. I think this is the case based on the last audio in the list, 14-14 bh audio, when Barnaby notices Wally acting strange:

BARNABY: Yeah, yeah, real funny! A poor little guy like me deserves some sympathy! A clown without a kazoo is like… Like an artist without his paintbrush! Go on kid, tell ‘em! …Hello? Buddy? Pal? …Hey, you stopped paintin’. Everything alright, Wally?

Well, something happened there. Maybe a change in his psyche, how he perceives things - some strange realization that terrified him. Maybe he got angry at something. What it was? I have no clue.

Another addition that I think is interesting! Frank wrote to Wally describing the unusual bug he found. In the beginning of that letter, Frank says this:

"I know you would ask if you are here." Where is he?

The nature of how Wally and everyone communicates is so vague and weird! I think the telephones, the mail, the TVs - all these things are means of communicating, but there's no direct connection to us! Any time a phone call is made, they can't hear us. This I have inferred from the "It's for you!" Talking telephone toy! They can talk to us and we can hear them, but they can't hear us! What's causing this disturbance? That's the real bug here, and I'm clueless on what that means or how to break through the surface!

Most importantly! I think that Wally specifically trying to communicate with that one person on the WHRP team. That person... is experiencing a lot of heavy sh*t, because I think they remember Wally and the show. They're the closest person right now that's able to help him (either willingly or not!)

I also believe he's specifically working with that WHRP member because in the phone audio (the one you click on when interacting with the toy telephone on the merchandise page), he says:

"You have to go too. You have work to do."

From what I can interpret from the live interview, I think that it implies some semblance of back story! Wally did interact with people and the outside world during his prime in the 70s, when the show was really starting to pick up speed. He was calmer, more in tune with his character and fame. He was in character most of all, and I think being in character was a sense of identity for him that he could rely on!

But those secret audio files we hear from him now? He sounds desperate, like he can't breathe. He's practically breaking from his usual character. What did he realize? What does he know? All of those things boil down to this sentence:

"I will help you understand. I will find a way soon, Neighbor."

Wally (and Home?) are working away at a solution wherever they can I think that WHRP member is the key to that! (Although the methods of how they're doing it, i.e the black paint that apparently you shouldn't touch with bare hands, the mind-boggling phone ringing in that person's ears, the complete distortion of reality - definetely implies a few things.)

I also think that the highlighted in invisible ink is Wally's words throughout the email compilations and other documents! The one where he says "Im so sorry." - I feel like that's him showing some remorse for his actions there, but it's like a sorry that says "I'm sorry, I have to do this." kind of deal (which is... oof)

Also - quick note! Wally keep insisting on being let in, rather than being let out. "Let me in." - Let you in to where? Our world? Reality? Oh so many questions!!!

I also am curious about the WHRP staff too, and their interactions with the Question-Answerer, the Marlo company, the Playfellow Workshop! There's two sides to this story; the human side and the puppet one, and it's so multilayered here that at this point, I'm inclined to distrust what anyone on that website says until we know what's going on!

Lastly, I'm not certain how much we as viewers of this story are involved. While I believe that he's working to get that WHRP member to let him in, he does acknowledge us through the guestbook. Although, I don't think truly aware of how much we see him. i.e "idontknowwhatanyoneistalkingabout" line from the heart PNG.

While I want to believe that Wally can see us through our art, specifically when we draw or recreate his eyes, for engagement's sake (audio from this link), I also am inclined to believe he's refering to the eyes that the WHRP team member keeps drawing on those sticky notes and other places throughout the restoration site:

And and and!!! I think that there's got to be something upcoming with this link: https://www.clownillustration.com/error404

You find this link on the staff-only page at the bottom with the text "It's in here." And I think that with any future updates, the next section of the story will be coming from here.

AHH~! I rambled on too long! Hope you enjoyed it!

[crowlingpuppeteer]

(MullyVr headcanons by me^^)

•Mully’s Bisexual

•He’s insecure about his weight since the boys make fun of it

•he has Dyslexia,depression,anxiety and autism

•He loves his dog milky the most

•he has panic attacks

•He gets overwhelmed easily so he takes breaks every once in a while while they’re making videos

•he smokes weed to help with his anxiety

•He doesn’t hit women like the boys joke about

•he’s jealous of Josh for having more subs than him even though mully started the boys

•Eddies mullys favorite boy

•He loves to play video games,read books and paint

•He’s more muscle than he is fat

•He loves animals so much

•his favorite colors are purple and green

•mully doesn’t like Josh

•He likes dark humor

•He loves hats and hoodies and baggy clothes

•he would let you play with his hair

•mully fell out of vr because it got boring and they didn’t have anymore skits planned

•He likes having his head rubbed

•He start to panic everytime his fans bring up the “Make a wish incident”

•he likes to play pranks on the boys

•he likes to play with fire

•he has a collection of fanart his viewers sends when he does fan mail videos

(These are just little headcanons I made while I was bored I didn’t mean to make anyone upset so sorry to everyone that gets upset while reading this)

[spade-riddles]

I can only assume you saw SNL last night with the Taylor and Travis skit - both were there - he spoke, she introduced Ice Spice and not to mention all of the footage recreating Reputation and walking and holding hands like she did with Calvin Harris / Tom Hiddleston. His best friend was there trying to dodge cameras (Aric). Needless to say it looked so staged, like a skit. The Daily Mail / TMZ / Page 6 have pics and footage. They are supposed to be at the game today. My paparazzi friend was there and said he just got home at 6am, it was a long night.

[byolsen]

ADHD MEDS WIN WIN!

”Och jag som trodde att knäböj skulle vara det jobbigaste momentet idag. 🥲😭

This is gonna hurt my ego!

Testade ju bara maxa skiten ur mig på dessa för skojs skull!

Då brukar det gå bra för mig!”

När det sen helt plötsligt blir allvar och står i ett schema?

Ja då försvinner otroligt mkt av mitt ”ROLIGT” och ”KRIGARPANNBEN” pga = NU har det blivit ett MÅSTE & då tycker min hjärna att vi ska skita i det för det har gått från ASKUL till ”VÄRLDSTRÅKIGT” IN A SPLIT SEC!!!! 😤😤😤😤😤😤

Förut hade jag

1) skitit i det helt,

eller

2) gjort dem extremt halvdant & ÄNNU MER EXTREMT SLARVIGT och förmodligen dragit på mig något mer skit i höften/ljumsken/ryggen pga sviktande teknik/brukar ej allvar hur mkt jag än egentligen vill!!!!!

Och som följd hade jag bara blivit mer och mer förbannad på mig själv för att hjärna & kropp inte bara kan connecta SOM DEM SKA, tills jag bokstavligen blivit så explosionsartat förbannad (på mig själv för att jag INTE BARA KAN BRUKA ALLVAR ”som alla andra”) att hela passet sen hade slutat i… MÖG SKIT AS DÅLIGT, och jag lämnar gymmet så lack att jag …. Förmodligen exploderat på VAD som helst inom loppet av några timmar senare, för ja….

Adhd hjärnan och fokus när JAG VILL VILL VILL - men hjärnan tycker TYDLIGEN INTE att det är något vi vill tillräckligt mycket.

Och hjärnan vann alltid förut…

Jag har mediciner nu.

Nästan maxad dos…

Den kanske inte hjälper mycket mot ätstörningarnas jävla påhitt…. (Där behöver vi tydligen mer hjälp…..🤮😡)

MEN JAG KAN TA MIG FAN GÖRA SÅNT HÄR NU 💯

SOM JAG VILL-MÅSTE,

MEN SOM HJÄRNAN INTE TILLÄT MIG GÖRA FÖRUT (Iaf inte utan en eventuell katastrof som följd)…

I know.

I just fucking know I can!

I DID IT!

JAG KAN HÄRMED FAKTISKT GÖRA SAKER NU SOM JAG FÖRUT INTE KUNDE FÖRMÅ MIG SJÄLV ATT GÖRA ÖHT PGA EN (ADHD-) HJÄRNA SOM BARA JOBBADE MOT MIG/tyckte att klättra på väggarna och leka apa är himlans mycket mer intressant än det jag faktiskt SKA och BORDE göra!!!

T.o.m. en sån sak som en viss övning i min egen träning?

En övning jag t.o.m. GILLAR och VILL/E göra.

TILL OCH MED DET FUCKADE MIN HJÄRNA FÖR MIG FÖRUT!

Så många övningar jag var tvungen att skita i för att skaderisken blev för stor pga NO-CONNECTION between body and mind.

Idag vann jag (eller okej, medicinen vann kanske MEN JAG KÄNNER DET MER SOM ATT JAG VANN!).

Att det sen tog mig OFANTLIGT mycket mer/längre tid än vad det ”borde ha gjort” är en helt annan femma, som jag är helt beredd på att bara totalt SKITA I just nu.

För det är något jag får jobba bort med tiden.

JAG KUNDE FOKUSERA!

JAG KUNDE BRUKA ALLVAR MED ATT GÖRA NÅGOT SOM VANLIGTVIS (Mia pre-meds) ALDRIG HADE GJORT (eller om jag hade tvingat mig = kaosat totalt sen blivit kokande-skogstokigt-rosenrasande-flyförbannad när allting hela tiden bara kändes skit, eller gjorde ont, eller bara allmänt gick käpprätt åt helvete)!

I FUCKING WON TODAY!

Och jag tänker ta mitt WIN idag och bära det med mig, stoltare än en jävla tupp, HELA JÄVLA DAGEN!

Och förhoppningsvis kunna fortsätta det här!

Att GÖRA SAKER även fast hjärnan inte vill/samarbetar.

Utan att KONSTANT behöva leta/hitta massa ”lura mig själv och min hjärna”-genvägar (som tex ⏱️gör detta nu innan micron plingar, ⏲️ska du promenera 30 min? Då kan du lika bra betala räkningar och kolla hur budgeten ligger till. 🧭Glömt svara sms & mail? Lika bra att ta ytterligare en promenad så vi får det ur världen⏰) en jävla massa extrajobb som suger ÄNNU MER ENERGI, för mig mentalt NÄR JAG ÄRLIGT TALAT REDAN HAR FULLT TILLRÄCKLIGT 💣 med alla intryck, människor, ljus, ljud, lukter, KÄNSLAN AV HUR VÄDER: särskilt hur VÄRMEN OCH FUKTAN KÄNNS MOT MIN HUD!!!!🤮, 🧨 som har en tendens att göra mig rätt så jävla överstimulerad bara det!

För ibland måste man göra saker som man inte vill göra (mammas eviga tjat 🫠), en relativt normalt funtad hjärna som inte har motivationen till det - KAN GÖRA DET ÄNDÅ!

En hjärna med adhd eller liknande diagnoser - VI KAN INTE ”BAAAAARA” GÖR DET!

Det är som att försöka gå rakt fram, samtidigt som en STOR JÄVLA TJOCK OCH TUNG CEMENTVÄGG TRYCKER DIG TILLBAKA!

Många gånger, inte ens när vi faktiskt VILL GÖRA DET SJÄLV; kan vi göra det, för att den där jävla hjärnan har fått för sig att …. Jamen tex, DET ÄR JU SÅ HIMLA MKT INTRESSANTARE ATT KOLLA IGENOM ALL VÄRLDENS FÅGLAR UTOMHUS än att städa/tvätta/laga mat/ÄTA/betala räkningar/träna/ringa sin vän man inte pratat med på 6 månader/jobba/SOVA/gå på toa (håller mig ibland tills det är total kris och jag ligger dubbelvikt på golvet för att blåsan är så full att det bokstavligen krampar i hela nedre delen av magen) JAG KAN FORTSÄTTA I EN OÄNDLIGHET MED SENARION.

Men jag hoppas.

Jag hoppas verkligen att dem få som faktiskt tagit sig tid att läsa det här väldigt ogenomtänkta inlägg, särskilt ni ”nOrMaLa”….

SÄRSKILT NI!

Att ni kan sluta hålla på med att slänga med diagnoser ”jag har nog det” ”hen har säkert det” ”du kan inte skylla på din adhd det kan man ju inte” OCH BLA BLA BLA!

Tror ni på allvar att vi inte gör vårt fucking bästa med dem förutsättningar och hjärna vi blivit blessed med?

Kalla aldrig mer någon lat eller trög någonsin igen!

Utan att veta bakgrunden och eventuella orsaker/diagnoser/andra funktionshinder innan!

YOU DON’T GET TO JUDGE US!

WE’RE JUST TRYING TO SURVIVE IN A WORLD THAT UNLIKE YOU, ISN’T BUILT FOR US!

[rideronthestormpoetry]

a little ramble about "the three amigos"

my favorite movie as a ten year old tomboy was this classic, stupidly silly movie. I mean, who wouldn't love the ridiculous, slap-stick-y jokes, and of course the amazing (and hilarious) friendship of arguably the most popular trio of 80's comedians?? my personal favorite skit was the "lip balm?" scene (and I was crushing so hard on Martin Short- I mean, I was so unbelievably jealous of his wife) anyways it's a spectacular piece of media and I hope y'all will give it a watch (I still want you, Martin Short) (please reply to my fan mail xoxo)

[fancallindia]

Top 7 Ways to Contact a YouTuber

YouTubers have evolved into modern-day celebrities in the age of the internet, winning millions of fans over with their content. These creators make a big difference in our lives, whether it be through instructional films, funny skits, or moving vlogs. Look no further if you’ve ever wondered how to get in touch and connect with a YouTuber! In this piece, we’ll examine the best techniques for forging that bond while incorporating a dash of personalization via fancall.

1.Commenting On Videos

Leaving comments on a YouTuber’s videos is one of the simplest ways to contact them. By participating in their content, you demonstrate your sincere interest in what they have to offer. Ask questions, express your opinions, or just leave a humorous comment about the video. Most YouTubers read the comments, so you might just get their attention!

2.Social Media Platforms

The gap between creators and their fans has been closed by social media. Follow the YouTuber on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. They frequently communicate with their followers through posts and stories, sharing behind-the-scenes information and life updates. Remember to be respectful and sincere whether you respond to their postings or give them direct messages.

3.Fan Art And Fan Mail

Expressing your admiration through creative means like fan art can be a wonderful way to stand out. Many YouTubers showcase fan art in their videos or on social media, giving you a chance to get noticed. Additionally, sending fan mail can be a heartwarming gesture. Craft a thoughtful letter or send a small gift that represents their content – it’s a surefire way to make a positive impression.

4.Participate In Live Streams

Live streams let YouTubers interact in real-time with their audience like they would at a virtual meetup. They respond to remarks, address the audience directly, and even respond to inquiries. To engage with them directly, follow their schedule, and participate in their live streams. It’s a wonderful chance to get your questions addressed and express your opinions.

5.Join Their Community

Many YouTubers have exclusive communities on platforms like Patreon, where subscribers can access unique content and interact with the creator on a more personal level. Consider becoming a member to gain access to behind-the-scenes content, early video releases, and even exclusive chats or Q&A Sessions.

6.Attend Meet And Greets

YouTubers often organize meet-and-greet events, especially during conventions or special occasions. Keep an eye out for announcements and attend these events if possible. Meeting them in person can create lasting memories and deepen your connection beyond the screen.

7.Fancall App

Fancall app is progressively gaining popularity as a means to digitally meet and greet YouTubers since it adds a personal touch. You are able to speak with an artist directly through customized video calls. Imagine the thrill of addressing them directly, posing inquiries, and expressing gratitude. This unusual encounter can establish a lasting bond that transcends ordinary contact.

It’s like having a private talk with a role model without the commotion of a public gathering. If you’re an aspiring content producer yourself, you can inquire about their content production process, their sources of inspiration or even obtain guidance. To overcome barriers and communicate with YouTubers, download the app right now.

Conclusion

Connecting with a YouTuber is more attainable than ever before, thanks to the vast array of options available in the digital realm. Remember, while it’s exciting to reach out to YouTubers, it’s essential to be respectful of their time and privacy. We hope that the blog is able to answer your question about how to contact a Youtuber. Genuine interactions are more likely to leave a positive impact, so keep your communication sincere and kind. So go ahead, try out fancall app, and find yourself in a heartwarming conversation with the YouTuber who’s been brightening your screen!

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[greensparty]

The Eric and Mike Show segment with Squid

Between 1992 and 1995, I co-wrote, co-produced, and co-hosted a cable access TV show, The Eric and Mike Show, which aired on Bedford Cable Access in Bedford, MA. It was my friend Mike and I doing comedy skits, having local guests and local bands on. Now a clip from that show has actually surfaced on the internet for the first time (to my knowledge).

To back up: I was raised on SNL, MTV, David Letterman, The Ben Stiller Show, and Rolling Stone magazine. All of those influenced me immensely. As a teen, I thought it would be cool to produce a TV show. Mike and I approached the cable access station and discussed what it would take to get a TV show. Mike and I came up with some skits. Along with our director Andrew, we shot the show (on VHS) and edited it (on cuts-only VCRs). We had local guests on and local musicians as well. I was super ambitious and watching the show now, it’s better than I sometimes thought it was.

In Summer of 1994, while taking a Summer course as Boston University, I frequented Guitar Center on Comm Ave. I soon befriended employee Scott Palmer, who told me about his funk-rock band Squid he was the bassist for. He gave me their CD and I invited them to be on the show. In Sept. 1994, Andrew and I sent to The Rat. We filmed an interview with them and their performance. The segment aired on our Oct. 24, 1994 episode. In this clip, there is an intro from Mike and I, my interview with the band and then the bands performances (with closing credits over the second song). It was a time before every band having a website or a social media handle, so when I ask where fans can hear about their upcoming shows, they actually gave a mailing address and phone number to be added to their mailing list!?!

I didn’t keep up with Squid after that year. Sometime in the early 00s when I was living in NYC, my Mom gave me a letter that was sent to her house. It was from the Palmer family informing me that Scott Palmer had passed away and a memorial scholarship they were setting up. Bummer! Sometime in the early 2010s when I moved back to Boston, I was in touch with Scott Matalon about his production company Metropolitan Pictures. But it wasn’t until last year when I saw Scott in the Chet’s Last Call documentary that I realized he was the singer for Squid, who I interviewed on my cable access TV show in 1994. We had a good laugh about it when we reconnected. I converted from VHS to digital, the Squid segment from The Eric and Mike Show and he has shared it on YouTube. Enjoy!

[sheacouleecametoslay]

Season 7 (2015)

With just about every competition show I've followed, whenever there's a highly praised season, the one that follows it is almost always disliked. And Season 7 of Drag Race is no exception. It has a pretty bad reputation. Is it warranted though? I think to some degree it is. On paper, this should be a strong cast, but they quickly divide between the younger queens vs the bitter older queens, and the latter group is pretty unlikeable. Actually the younger are pretty unlikeable at times as well, including the winner. One of the biggest issues with Season 7 is the challenges. There's so many acting ones. There's SEVEN team challenges for some reason. And the producers tried to add twists, but a lot of their ideas didn't pay off. The premiere ditched the photoshoot and replaced it with the first ever Fashion Show, which ate up so much time that we didn't really get to know much of the cast. The first runway was the Nude Illusion, which was a flop. The Merle Ginsberg skits had such weird writing. The whole Conjoined Twins Makeover was weird too. As was the half-man/half-woman design. And the Hello Kitty Ball was a disappointment too. Plus there was TWO singing challenges! The second one even involved a sketch about poo. On the other hand, the award show was something new, and I think that one worked. I laughed at Kathy Griffin tearing apart everyone's banter. The Snatch Game was one of the best; it's also the first instance of queens impersonating past contestants. And the Rusical was good but had too much screaming. I also really question the judging throughout the season. I disagree with so many challenge winners. Pearl shouldn't have won the lip sync against Trixie. Pearl shouldn't have made Final 3. It seemed like they were protecting Fame and Violet from lip syncing. Max was done really dirty. And Katya was robbed. Also, the returnee twist came back. But I'm glad that a challenge was used to determine the returnee instead of the producers just handpicking whoever they wanted. Although I think Trixie was the favourite to return either way. Pearl being her partner in the Makeover really played into that storyline. Another reason I lose interest in this season is because my top 3 favourites get knocked out at 8th/7th/5th, and while I don't hate the Final 4 necessarily, it just feels like an underwhelming ending. I think Ginger was supposed to be the winner too, but the audience wasn't behind her, and that's what matter these days. There's some production changes in Season 7 too. Santino was replaced by Ross and Carson alternating, since Santino's knowledge didn't apply to where the show was headed. The Untucked location was moved to the backstage area. It's the first season where the eliminated queens take home a participation trophy at the end of every episode. It's the first time that Ru shows the childhood photos during the final critique. And the "She-Mail" videos were thankfully changed to "she done already done had herses". They also kept "Sissy That Walk" for the runways, proving that it is the best runway song. Season 7 definitely has its share of drama. From Sasha vs Pearl, to Tempest vs Kandy, to Kennedy vs Violet, to Fame vs Peal. There's also the infamous Pearl vs Ru stand-off. As well as Ru yelling at the losing team in "ShakesQueer". This season goes off the rails at times doesn't it? But I don't think it's as bad as its reputation says.

Queens Ranking: 14. Frisbee Jenkins (FKA Sasha Belle) A superfan who did her homework! But it didn't do her any good. All of Frisbee/Sasha's looks were pretty unpolished - the orange harness in her entrance, her wig in the Spring look, the crab design in her Fall look (where she also tossed a fan lol), her raggedy Jetset Eleganza, and of course the Nude Illusion where she misunderstand the assignment. I still don't understand how she wasn't in the bottom 2 in that first episode. She also said Pearl should go home because she's "standoffish" and lacks charisma, which lead to some tension between them. And then in the Rusical, she didn't like her role; while during the performance, she unclipped her hair for whatever reason. 13. Kandy Ho "Right on my alley". Kandy only made it as far as she did because of her lip sync moves. She got quite into it during "Lovergirl", which I enjoyed more than "Geronimo". But then Jaidyn outdid her in "Break Free". That elimination was long overdue. Kandy started the season commenting on Tempest's age, basically saying that her style is passé. She shouldn't have been bottom 2 in the first episode, but I guess production wanted to play up the storyline. Her fashion show looks were pretty bad though and she was read for contouring a beard. However once Tempest left, Kandy was kind of just... "there" for the next 5 episodes. She had some sexy hand movements in the Rusical, but her other performances were pretty boring. While her acting as RuPaul was too hammy, and not in a fun Max way. She wasn't nice about Fame in the Conjoined Twins episode too. 12. Tempest DuJour Despite Tempest being a costume designer, I wasn't a fan of any of her looks. She popped a baby in her entrance, her Spring outfit should've been left behind in the 60s, her Fall outfit was that black poncho thing, and her Nude Illusion involved golden crabs around her waist. But I loved her message about not letting age stop you from reaching your dreams; her weight loss story and her dealing with conversion therapy were also personal moments. Otherwise, Tempest had some conflict with Kandy, and I guess that's why they were bottom 2 together. And her squiggly arms in the lip sync lacked conviction. But I end up not caring about Tempest that much. 11. Violet Chachki Violet had a stereotypical pageant girl attitude. She was vain, rude, and a diva. Almost all the other queens didn't like her. She retorted "no one says [Hotlanta]" to Jasmine. She disagreed with Michelle's critiques. She passed blame onto the directors in rehearsals. Kennedy and Max called her a "bitch". Trixie and Kennedy shut her down as team leaders in two episodes. Although Violet did have an awakening moment in the Episode 5 Untucked. She made a conscious effort to grow afterwards. Then at the Final 4, Ginger and Kennedy beat her down, so her ultimate win proved them wrong. Obviously Violet is known for her runways - the tartan reveal, being totally naked in Nude Illusion, the pink dress in Bearded and Beautiful, the super cinched waist in Death Becomes Her, the S&M Leather and Lace, and her Hello Kitty headpiece. But I prefer winners who are more comedic. She was praised for the seatbelt bit in the Rusical, but meh. Her award show banter didn't land. She'd often have these pauses when acting. She fumbled a line in the "Poo" skit. Her "ShakesQueer", Michelle Visage and Alyssa Edwards in Snatch Game were all towards the bottom for me. But I liked her Adore impersonation in the music video. And she aced the tango dancing. She had the best look for that too. Still... according to my judging, Violet has one of the weakest track records from the winners. 10. Ginger Minj Ginger was a contender from the start, but I liked her less and less as the season went on. She just seemed fake and two-faced? She constantly talked s**t about other queens in Untucked, basically stirring the pot, but acted so congenial and defensive at the same time. She said Fame wasn't a "performer performer" and claimed she didn't mean to start s**t. She became Pearl's friend in the episode 11 Untucked, then threw her under the bus next episode. And towards the end, Ginger got in her head whenever there was a sewing or dancing challenge. She wound up in the bottom 2 twice because of it. The conjoined boobs didn't even look like boobs; she also got annoyed at Sasha during that challenge. She overcame it in the Rusical though, which she actually won. She stood out as the center role during her team's section, but I wouldn't call it a winning performance. Otherwise, Ginger excelled at the comedy challenges - the award show, playing a demonic Michelle Visage, Adele in Snatch Game, her bit about the eggs in the John Waters film. I'd say she had the best "Born Naked" skit too. She was good at giving comedic faces and brought that comedy to the lip syncs. But her runways weren't all that either. Her glittering red Spring look is probably my fave. 9. Mrs. Kasha Davis My initial reaction going into this re-watch was "who?" But Kasha was a good performer. She probably should've won the Rusical - that's where she danced around the pitcrew and blew the whistle at the end. She was good as Lady Cappuccino in "ShakesQueer". And her Joan Rivers bit in that mini-challenge was funny. But then Katya overshadowed her in the awards show opening (why were they standing so far apart?) And she had that Cowardly Lion voice thing. Still, Kasha held her own against Kandy in the lip sync. The green money dress was my fave look of hers. And she was the only member of the "Bitter Old Lady Bridge" that didn't get on my nerves at times. I can understand why she got frustrated at Pearl and Jasmine for not trying when she applied for 7 years. She didn't have much tolerance for bad attitudes from the other queens lol. But ultimately, I don't think she had enough charisma to stand out in the contest. 8. Trixie Mattel Somwhat overrated. Trixie was "meh" in Season 7. She has a signature make-up style and she brought some campy looks - the tennis Nude Illusion, the plane on her head for Jetset Eleganza (which Jasmine and Ginger did not get on Untucked). And her Rusical performance was her best challenge moment. But she left early because she didn't deliver on initial expectations of being a comedy queen. She was kinda flat as the narrator for "ShakesQueer" and she wasn't funny in the tanning music video. She then lost a lip sync to Pearl that every fan agrees was the wrong result. She was justifiably given a second chance a few episodes later, but she didn't do much with her second run either? She was okay in the John Waters film, while the campy dancing with Ginger didn't win me over. Trixie was also pretty dry in confessional to me. She's a nice person though, and I liked that she turned an abusive insult into her drag name. Overall, she's... okay to me. 7. Jasmine Masters Everything about the cocoon runway - her describing it to Ru in the Werk Room, Ross and Carson's reactions, the fact it wasn't resort wear - is hilarious. But Jasmine rubbed me the wrong way whenever she looked down on the younger queens, namely Fame/Trixie/Pearl/Violet. She thought what they did wasn't real drag, just because her generation was different. She'd bash them with her friend Kennedy. She criticized Trixie's look in Untucked, and when Trixie asked how Jasmine's look fit the theme, she got annoyed at Trixie running her mouth. Projection much. I wasn't so into her crop tops either. And then her "ShakesQueer" acting was so bad and she wanted to give up if she had to lip sync against Kennedy. She ended up doing some squats in that lip sync, so she didn't really give up. Otherwise, her episode 3 runway gown and her Rusical performance were Jasmine's better moments. 6. Max Max had this pretentious theatre accent, and she wasn't that well-liked by the other queens. Lol at Fame ripping up her newspaper after her entrance. But Max was a solid actress and brought high fashion runways - her Fall look, her Jetset Eleganza, her bearded look, the cut-out heart in a box. The crutches Nude Illusion was creative too. Her Spring look was shoddy though. But yeah, Max benefited from Season 7 having so many acting challenges. She had the exaggerated oxygen mask bit in the Rusical. She 100% deserved that win for playing Juliet in "ShakesQueer". She played off of Pearl well in the awards show. Even her bizarre Merle Ginsberg impersonation was funny. Max also promoted positive energy. She got read for wearing grey wigs all the time (c'mon it's her style!), and she disliked vulgarity (lol). But then the Snatch Game came up, and she tried to play a "Disney version" of Sh*rn N**dles which bombed (like that confusing "temper tantrums" answer). Then during the judge's critiques, she needed to loosen to corset to breathe and sang to relax... and the shady producers made her look like an attention-seeker. 5. Pearl I love Pearl, but her making finale is questionable. She's a classic 4th boot archetype. She entered with the chinstrap and labelled herself as a "robotic Stepford Wife bitch", which is accurate. She had a lot of white/beige runways, usually in a lingerie style, or with a "diaper" on. I was into her Spring look cuz it was fresh. But her headphones Fall look and her devil Bearded and Beautiful look were my faves. And I think her Makeover win was earned. However Pearl was often flat as a pancake in the acting challenges. Her "ShakesQueer" character was confusing. Her singing was awful. She looked lost in the "Poo" skit. And her intense lip syncs were probably Sashay-worthy. But she surprised everyone by being the funniest in the award show. Her Big Ang in Snatch Game was underrated. And she had fun with the dancing duets, bad twerking aside. Otherwise, Pearl was known for her chill attitude. She was definitely annoyed at people - she had to withstand so much s**t from the judges and her fellow queens - but she never raised her voice. She came off personable and mostly reasonable. Obviously her most remembered moment is her stand-off with Ru ("Is there something on my face") and walking out of the Werk Room. She knew the show was a sham and Ru was fake, so she didn't give a f**k. 4. Miss Fame Fame started off as a contender - she had the spiky alien entrance, she had the best Spring look, and the second best Fall look. She could've won that first episode. And she continued to be a top runway queen (Death Becomes Her was my fave). But Season 7 had so many acting challenges, and Fame lacked performance experience. She was stiff in the Rusical, she was the worst on the winning team for "ShakesQueer", she insisted on doing Donatella Versace in Snatch Game and did nothing with the character. She had to work with Pearl 4 times, and Violet 3 times; AKA the bad acting trio. She also gave a very subpar lip sync against Pearl. Production probably wanted them to be bottom 2 for the storyline. Pearl was Fame's arch nemesis. She didn't respect Pearl's chill attitude and acted cold towards her. It felt unwarranted and Fame harped on it too much. Fame was too dismissive and serious; and overly bossy in team challenges. She wasn't fond of Jasmine "giving up" either ("Nobody wants to pop the corn"). Still, Fame was there for Katya, she was Violet's only friend at one point, the chicken farm thing was funny, and she was emotional. Like about her grandfather, her breakdown during rehearsal, or crying over Ginger's video message. Fame's thing was that she couldn't stop talking. And she kept missing the "how's your head" joke. Her random obsession with Pearl is the only reason I don't rank her higher. 3. Kennedy Davenport "The struggle is real". Kennedy slayed the comedy challenges, but she was so condescending towards the younger queens, with no respect for what they do. Like in this disdainful, sour, "I'm tired of them" way. It's like she always had a problem with Pearl or Violet, culminating in that Final 4 episode. She criticized Pearl's runways. She said Violet was too young for the crown. She was also a terrible team leader for "ShakesQueer"; miscasting roles, dismissing Violet's request to practice, then blaming her on Untucked. But anyways, Kennedy's best competition moments are: her wings in the Nude Illusion, her "I Got Paid" character, the wall clock joke in the award show, her Little Richard in Snatch Game, and getting violent with Katya in the John Waters film. As well as giving the best lip sync of the season to "Roar". I think she did better than Pearl in the F4 challenge too. But Kennedy's misfires were the Rusical (messy), the bearded look, the infamous chicken outfit (including her explanation of it LOL), and being the worst in the Hello Kitty Ball. Meanwhile, my fave looks were Leather and Lace, the green theme, and the F4 pride dress. But at least Kennedy was more unapologetic about not liking people than Ginger was. And Kennedy is just naturally funny. 2. Jaidynn Diore Fierce "No ma'am, no ham, no pam, no cauliflower, no corn bread, no green beans!" I just loved Jaidynn's energy. She was so genuine and heartfelt, giving hashtags along the way. She just wanted her family to accept her. She gave her best, even if she often struggled in rehearsals ("I FORGOT MY LINE"). Despite her bad knee, she still gave a funny (albeit a little messy) sexual performance in the Rusical. She broke down during "ShakesQueer", but I thought she did good in the end. She should've won the music video challenge - her Bianca impersonation was spot on. But she couldn't recover a third time when playing RuPaul (they didn't have a better take?). It did lead to Jaidynn giving a classic lip sync performance to "Break Free" though, and being the one to finally send Kandy Ho packing. Her barbed wire look was fun too, despite what the judges said. Her Raven-Symone in Snatch Game was "one note", but she had more laughs than Fame and Max. The Makeover is what ultimately ended Jaidynn's game - but Tempest was difficult to match with. The execution didn't really work. 1. Katya The best narrator in the show's herstory? Katya is who I wanted to win this season, and she probably had a good shot it weren't for Kennedy's impressive lip sync. Sure she had that early hiccup in the Rusical, where she completely bombed the lip sync. But she had super solid track record afterwards. She was funny in every comedy challenge - the tanning lady, her acceptance speech (which was the best one), playing Merle Ginsberg, Suze Orman in Snatch Game, the Conjoined Twins characters, her character in the John Waters film. She was also the best on the losing team in "ShakesQueer". And sure, she had the worst Hello Kitty look, but her dialogue in the first part was my favourite. Katya also delivered on the runway - the Abe Lincoln look, the green dress stomp, the shark on her leg. I liked all 3 of her premiere looks too. She also fought for her spot in that first lip sync with the jump splits and slow splits. Otherwise, Katya had this intense way of talking to emphasize things. She battled anxiety and her sobriety. She was very candid. She was naturally funny both with words and goofball body movements. The Russian thing is her brand. And she never came off malicious. Favourite entrance: Violet Chachki Challenge ranking: 1. Snatch Game 2. RuPaul music video parodies (Singing) 3. DESPY Award presentations 4. "Glamazonian Airways" (Rusical) 5. John Waters film parodies (Acting? Singing?) 6. Hello Kitty Ball 7. "ShakesQueer" (Acting) 8. "Conjoined Twins" Makeover 9. "Born Naked" Music Video 10. Half-man/Half-woman dancing (Choreo) 11. "Whatever Happened to Merle Ginsberg" (Acting) 12. Nude Illusion tearaway Lip Sync ranking: 1. Katya vs Kennedy Davenport ("Roar") 2. Jaidynn Diore Fierce vs Kandy Ho ("Break Free") 3. Kandy Ho vs Mrs. Kasha Davis ("Lovergirl") 4. Katya vs Sasha Belle ("Twist of Fate") 5. Jaidynn Diore Fierce vs Max ("No More Lies") 6. Ginger Minj vs Trixie Mattel ("Show Me Love") 7. Ginger Minj vs Jaidynn Diore Fierce ("I Think We're Alone Now") 8. Jasmine Masters vs Kennedy Davenport ("I Was Gonna Cancel") 9. Pearl vs Trixie Mattel ("Dreaming") 10. Kandy Ho vs Tempest DuJour ("Geronimo") 11. Top 4 Lip Sync ("Born Naked") 12. Miss Fame vs Pearl ("Really Don't Care") Season ranking so far: 5 > 6 > 4 > 2 > 7 > 3 > 1 > AS1

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This weekly column contains short excerpts. It includes responses to articles, practical self sufficiency items, how-tos and lessons learned, tips, tricks and news items. We may choose to post long e-mails as separate letters. -- The following was sent by Michael Z. Williamson, our Editor-at-Large: Germans Attend Blackout Courses as Energy Crisis Worsens ahead of Christmas. Mike's Comments "I find that amusing that they need courses for something we've known for years. Our 2017 house furnace broke down. We used the stove and fireplace three days and closed all the rooms. The house remained above 70 F. o o o Russia Announces 12 Countries that Want to Join BRICS Economic Alliance, as US-Backed Global Order Crumbles. o o o The global population will reach 8 billion by November 15, but it will start shrinking around 2100. o o o From USA Today - A crack in the Earth's magnetic field causes extremely rare pink auroras to be seen in Norway. H.L. For the link. o o o James D. suggested the following video interview with Victor Davis Hanson: Why Californians aren't happy with the State. Another one to file under "Partition Is Inevitable" 27 Illinois Counties Voted to Split State. o o o Sarge from Montana wrote: "In Part 1 you added a comment to the article written on 4 November 2022 by Tunnel Rabbit. "Even the radio receiver's local oscillator produces detectable RF energy, but it is a small amount compared to the output of operating a transmitter. Many Americans don't know what the weak local oscillator signal does. Although it seems insignificant, it is still a concern. In the early 1980s, while stationed in West Germany, I witnessed a German Bundesposte (post-office) VW microbus carrying a small antenna out of its roof. My German Amateur Radio club friends explained to me that the van was looking for weak local oscillator signals from TV sets. The equipment operators would refer to a list of addresses with a "TV licence" whenever they detect a signal. If the address did not appear on the list, it meant that the resident was using an illegal TV set. Remember that independent TV stations were not available back then. All television stations were owned by the state and produced programs at taxpayer expense. To be able to view the official television stations, you must have a TV license. The UK was doing exactly the same thing. Monty Python fans may recall a skit in which a man was convinced by a fraudster that he needed a license for his fish. American viewers might not have understood what he meant when he mentioned the "Cat Detector Van", which stopped at his door and demanded to see his "cat licence". There was a time in the United States when Highway Patrols used a radar detector detector to find motorists who were using radar detectors that were not legal. The device detected the weak local oscillator signal of the radio detector and alerted the Highway Patrol of the presence of a radar detection in a nearby car. Here are some examples of the effects that a weak local oscillator signal could have on your system. Tunnel Rabbit was right to warn of noisy solar panel chargers and other equipment. Amateur Radio operators are well aware of the radio frequency "RF hash", which is radiated from some electronic devices. These signals aren't likely to be noticed if you don't use a ham radio and dial across the radio dial. These signals can be used to locate your location (RDF), and they do exist. Be careful! o o o Another one from H.L. : DHS Censorship Agency had a strange first mission: banning speech that casts doubt on "Red Mirage and Blue Shift Election Events. o o o A shocking video of a 5-foot alligator discovered in a Burmese Python in Florida. o o o The Daily Wire reports Alex Jones gets assets frozen, now has to pay almost $1.5 billion to Sandy Hook Families. JWR's comment: These court decisions have a chilling effect on freedom speech.

Everyone in the media will be afraid of making a mistake and being sued. These large jury awards are antithetical the First Amendment. o o o UK will provide 1,000 additional surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine. o o o FBI Issues "No-Knock Warrants" at the Home of Website Owner Devoted to Area 51. D.S.V. (Thanks to D.S.V. o o o Tim J. noticed this: Federal Judge Agrees with Biden's DoJ: No Guns For Pot Smokers. o o o The Jerusalem Post - Russia stole Western weapons and cash to Iran. o o o A.K. A.K. suggested this video: Episode 54: The Reality Of Living Remotely & Off Grid Water @ Remote Alaska Cain. o o o H.L. also suggested a final article. NYC car thieves steal more than 2 dozen luxury cars, worth hundreds of thousand from. We would love to receive your snippets JWR would appreciate your snippets. AVL. E-mail and our Contact form are both options.

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JoshuaxEiji read fan mail

It was a quiet day for a Monday in the HEAVENS home and as Joshua was sitting in the commons room he heard a knock at the door Joshua:  Coming right there! (Joshua makes his way to the front door and he sees a gentleman from Japan Post standing on the other side) Postman:  Good Morning Curtis-san!  I have a bag here with some of the recent fan mail that HEAVENS has been getting.  Where would you like me to put it? Joshua:  Just give it to me and I’ll be sure to deal with it accordingly...I think I know just the person to help me read some of the letters too! Postman:  Would that be Eiji? Joshua:  It would be...I’ll put this bag right near the coffee table and get Eiji to come on down so we can go through some of these Postman:  Alright well here you go and take care Joshua:   Thank you.  Let’s see what goodies the Angels sent us this time around...but first I must go get Eiji from the Garden (Later that day) Eiji:  So this is our mailbag?  Pretty big don’t you think? Joshua:  I said the same thing but hey...we get to read Fan Mail now!  I’m used to this on my own but this is for you all?  Alright...let’s get it started then! (Joshua opens up the bag and immediately he and Eiji are floored by the sheer volume of letters and goodies in the bag...suffice to say when they got it open they didn’t know where to start!) Eiji:  Uh Senpai Joshua:  Okay...I’m Jealous Eiji:  Why’s that? Joshua:  Cos my bag is never this full! Eiji:  Ah well I’m sure it will die down over time...shall we get started then Joshua:  Definitely (Joshua takes a few of the letters out of the bag and places them on the coffee table.  He double checks them to make sure they were for Eiji since that is whom he is sitting with for the day) Joshua:  Ooh looks like we got some good choice mail here...let’s see first letter (Joshua opens up the first letter and reads it aloud to Eiji) Joshua:  Dear Mr. Ootori I recently started listening to your solo called “Dreamer” and it helped me out of a slump I was in.  I was dealing with a depression and because of this had some thoughts of ending my life after personal and family issues made it hard to get through the day.  Because of your song it helped me become a happier person and now whenever I hear it I am reminded of how you helped save my life and my family wanted you to know they are very grateful for your song and all future songs you produce. Joshua:  Doesn’t have a signature but I think this is interesting that your song did this for this fan.  From what I can tell they are from outside of Japan so we have our first international letter out there.  Thoughts? Eiji:  Depression and even anxiety is never a fun thing.  I have never dealt with it myself but I have known people that have and because they didn’t have a positive outlet they did some bad things to themselves or others.  The fact that my song helped this person out is a great pleasure for me and I hope that in the future we can produce more songs that are uplifting to them and others around the world Joshua:  Very good...next letter actually comes from in the country so this should be interesting Joshua:  Dear Eiji-kun I wanted you to know that I saw you at a recent meet and greet but was too shy to come up and say hi.  Its not often that I get to see a celebrity that I admire and respect so I didn’t go up.  I hope that you along with HEAVENS have a very long career and I hope the next time that I get to see you I can get over my nerves and say “hi” Joshua:  Turns out none of these have signatures but do you know of this person? Eiji:  Actually I think I do and it was an event while you were away.  We had Nanami helping us and it was actually a lot of fun.  My solo session was amazing because I got to meet personally some our female and male fans and when I actually saw this person I wanted her to come up but she was shy and I think the group setting didn’t hep.  If you give me the person’s address when this is over I’ll send them something nice I promise Joshua:  Will do!  I think I got time for one more letter on my stack and then I think you found one for the group so I’ll go get Eiichi and company when you read the letter if need be Eiji:  Already took care of it and they will be down in a minute.  Let’s get to this final letter though Joshua:  Assertive...I like it!  You been hanging out with Camus lately? Eiji:  More Captain Munakata...good guy and taught me about taking control in a very calm manner...I still have some Camus influence though too Joshua:  I can tell...on with the letter! Joshua:  Dear Eiji O. I read recently in an interview that you did that working with Tokiya was a nerve-racking experience.  I’m planning to start my own career and my manager actually wants me to do a duet with a veteran much like you did with Tokiya.  What advice would you give in this situation and best of luck to you and HEAVENS. Joshua:  Having spoken with Ichinose-san myself I can tell you he doesn’t think he is a “Vet” because he told me in a conversation (and I’m allowed to talk about it) that he feels he still has a lot to learn and in some ways he wants to learn from you personally.  That aside what advice would you give our friend here? Eiji:  There was a bit of a misquote.  Yes there might have been a bit of nerves at first but I got over them when I saw how he was and we started gelling from the start.  I will tell you personally that I was nervous when I heard he might have had to quit STARISH because I didn’t want that and while he and my brother didn’t get along well at first I think things are starting to get better.  Otoya being a buffer between them is really helping and they will be an interesting tandem in the future. As for advice:  Try not to think of yourself as the rookie and if this person is someone that you look up to Joshua:  The writer of this letter actually does mention its someone they respected as a performer so I wanted to make sure that was put in Eiji:  Then the best advice is to try and go in thinking your are on even footing.  Its something that I did with Tokiya and I hope after all is said and done we get to sing together again in the future. Joshua:  Well you do have “Maji Love Kingdom” coming up but I think you want something before that.  I get that and I hope that you get to have that op before the big day in 2019!  Is HEAVENS on their way for the final letter? Eiichi:  We are here Joshua...fire when ready and we shall answer to the best of our ability Joshua:  Alright Dear HEAVENS I recently heard about how your first group single in Japan (Immortal Inferno) made the Oricon charts at #3 two years ago and bought the single for myself.  Not only was the song a very powerful one but Kira’s open for HEAVENLY PARADE was arguably the most “fun” I have heard come from him since I started following you guys when you were a trio and before the UtaPri awards Eiichi:  Oh this is an interesting letter...continue Joshua:  With the Triple S behind you what are your plans for the foreseeable future and what would you do if Shining ever forced you to either put up your future as a group or Joshua’s contract to force him to go to Shining Agency in a contest? Eiichi:  THIS...is an interesting letter and I know it was picked by Eiji for a reason...but I’m not going to answer it but I think Van might have some things to say so I’ll let him Joshua:  Mr. Kiryuuin I give you the floor Van:  The first thing for us in this year is to get out and get ourselves visible again to the public.  “Play time is over” as our Leader in Eiichi would say so we have been working hard to get ready for concerts coming up and as a matter of fact I believe we are booked for your Valentine’s Day concert this year...that should be fun! Joshua:  You are and the fans I know will love to hear that! Van:  Now as for this issue of “What would we do if Shining forced a contest where this or that happend”...we do what we know we have to!  We fight for our existence and we would fight to keep you.  I don’t think ,and I think I am speaking for everyone in this room, that if you were forced to leave us from a loss in a contest or if we had to disband this world would be better for it. HEAVENS is not like the groups I have seen come and go before.  I might be a baseball fan but I’ve been to farewell concerts when groups disband and they are the most heartbreaking thing ever.  If we ever had to disband because of a condition in a contest there are a lot of people both in this country AND outside of Japan that would be very sad and I know from what we heard that they would be devastated if you ended up leaving us to go work for Shining.  Not to say you don’t have friends there but Eiichi has said this numerous times and you are family here! Kira:  You have become an integral part of how we function and when we go to your concerts we see the work you do for your fans and we want to keep you happy.  To do that we would fight tooth and nail to make sure that your happiness and that of our Angels is kept.  We might not have the best win/loss record against STARISH but if there is one thing I know, Eiichi and Nagi know and the “New Four” know its that if that time came where its win or lose our careers and/or you...that’s not a fight they want to make cos we WILL win that one because this family WILL stay together! Joshua:  WELL...I hope friend you got the answer you want out of that and by looking at the clock on the wall...its time to go but what’s say we do this again and maybe next time we get Nagi to answer some fan mail? Nagi:  YAY! Joshua:  Well that settles that and until next time friends my name is Joshua Curtis and as we like to say around here ALL:  MAY YOUR DREAMS REACH THE HEAVENS!!! Joshua:  Good day everyone!

[claramj]

The Vegan Teacher Is Actually CRAZY

  God this woman calling herself That Vegan Teacher HAS to be stopped, about two months ago the woman made a video putting this girl SSSniperwolf putting her down for NOT being a vegan, not because she did or said ANYTHING mean or harmful in any of her videos, in fact what she was scolding her for was a video about some food she had tried or something, nothing else, oh and that she didn't say anything about whether the food were vegan or not! Then she did one about another YouTuber called KallMeKris, which is another very popular YouTuber, who just does nothing but funny videos of her not just reacting to things, but also does a lot skits and stuff, where she plays different characters, she started on TikTok, but last year starter a channel on YouTube!

Anyway she likes to do these videos where she opens her fan mail on comara, and a lot of her fans sends her snacks from where they're from, and so this That Vegan Teacher attacked her too about her snacks she was sampling in videos and again partly because she wasn't saying whether they were vegan or not! 

With her she even said that killing chickens and keeping them in cages was as bad as the HOLOCAUST, for real, calling killing any animals even for food was murder, that it was the same as killing humans!

But this time she has went WAY to far, because she now says she would be just fine if this girl SSSniperwolf, real name Lia, would go to bed and never wake up again, calling her evil, selfish, this after calling herself a caring person, with empathy and compassion, also saying that maybe this girl might change if she was cooking over her stove and a splash of hot grease splashed into her face, blinding her or disfiguring her, but the girl is the evil one and she the vegan is compassionate not selfish of course!

SSSniperwolf in this video showed some of her other videos, like what she did on TikTok, which she was kicked off, 3 times, like her talking in a sexual way towards a 17 year old boy, she's 65, that's the one that got her kicked off TikTok, the first time, but then she changed her name twice, but was reported on by others and kicked off again, basically she is banned it seems for life!

Also if you go to her channels page, she has photos of two large dogs, one is a yellow lab, not sure about the other, but they are both really thin and look unhappy, and she has been forcing them to be VEGAN, meaning eat only vegetable and grain based food, whether it's actual dog food I don't know, but this is a woman who says we meat eaters are forcing chickens to give up their eggs or we are stealing them, also that we are stealing honey from Bees, even though it's people raising Honey Bees for their honey, that's responsible for us having Honey Bees still around in the first place! 

She basically makes it clear she is mainly concerned with the Herbivores and maybe the Omnivores of the animal kingdom, ( not us of course) not so much the Carnivores, which is why she is trying to turn her poor poor Dogs into Herbivores, which I REALLY don't care how many people like to say it is okay for Dogs to NEVER eat meat, I don't believe that it is healthy for them in the long run!

In any case I REALLY think this woman should be kicked off YouTube for good, just like TikTok did, but obviously YouTube has lower standards then TikTok, which I know is owned by a Chinese company, so that is probably is the difference!

And no this isn't about the YouTubers, I mean she attacked children and said sexual things to a minor, I don't care if he was 17, maybe if she was 25 it would be okay, maybe, but she's 65, so he is young enough to be not her son, but her grandson, plus now she is actually wishing someone to die or get disfigured, you know what could happen because of her saying that?

Someone who is vegan and crazy like her and her rabid fan, could decide to hurt this SSSniperwolf because of what she said, the girl has said what state she lives in, where she likes to go even, it probably wouldn't be that hard for a nut job like this woman, but just a fan, to find her and wait for her to leave home and follow her, and when she get out of her car attack her, maybe even do what some people have done to people, throw acid on her face or something even that could blind her! And I bet That Vegan Teacher has thought of that and is probably hoping someone will! Since she seem fixated on the girls looks, like she's jealous!

[ridiasfangirlings]

Sarumi used to be friends who made videos together until they collabed with Homra and Yata seem to enjoy their company (and the content they create) more so Fushimi joins Scepter 4 and becomes Yata's rival. Their fans like and support this fight and suggest Fushimi do a cooking video like Yata does in the other channel. Yata watches live as Fushimi creates something very unhealthy and comments "Wait! Don't eat that!" and comes over to make him something healthier while telling him to eat better.

Yata just walking right into where Fushimi's filming like I leave you alone for five minutes and look what happens. Say the two of them initially run this pretty popular channel, they do a lot of like random reaction videos and some streaming and just a little bit of everything. They've been gaining some popularity lately but they feel like they don't quite have an 'identity' for their channel yet, most of their popularity has actually stemmed from how well the two of them play off of each other. As a way of trying to get more viewers Yata suggests they do a collab, he works with a guy who's part of this big popular video group called Homra. Homra do a lot of like crazy stunt videos and dares and things, which Yata thinks is really cool. Fushimi's more reluctant but he agrees since Yata's so into it, their first video with Homra does great and Yata thinks they should like just join right up with Homra and become an offshoot of the group. Yata really likes all of Homra's content but Fushimi starts feeling more and more dissatisfied, he feels like Yata's not paying as much attention to him anymore and he hates the content they're making, Fushimi thinks these kinds of stunt videos are just about watching idiots do idiot things and he doesn't want to be dragged into that.

Eventually Fushimi breaks things off with Yata, claiming he can make better videos without Yata there. It turns out Fushimi's been lured away by Homra's rival content creators Scepter 4, who do more 'educational' type videos, like they do science experiments and showcase weird facts and such. Yata's really bummed that Fushimi left, even though they're in different groups now he still wants to make videos with Fushimi but Fushimi refuses to talk to him. At first Yata's like well fine I don't want to talk to that asshole either except of course he totally does want to talk to that asshole and he's worried about how Fushimi is doing in Scepter 4. Their fans have noticed the split too and imagine Yata getting all this encouraging fan mail telling him not to give up on Fushimi.

One day Yata films a cooking video (for Yata rice, natch) and Scepter 4 starts receiving requests for Fushimi to do one as well. Fushimi doesn't want to because it's not like he actually cooks anything, he usually just buys stuff from the convenience store or gets something at a vending machine. Munakata feels that they should always do their best for the fans however so he insists that Fushimi perform a cooking skit, maybe to spice things up (heh 'spice things up,' get it) Munakata decides that this will be like a live stream. They have him do it outside too, Munakata's got a whole studio set up for Scepter 4 and he decides this will be like an amusing man on the street sort of thing where he sets up Fushimi with outdoor cooking equipment and some ingredients and lets him go.

Fushimi has no idea what to do with any of this stuff and imagine his stream getting super popular since people think it's really funny. Yata's hanging out at Bar Homra when one of the guys tells him his old partner Fushimi is doing a stream, Yata leans over to see as Fushimi like throws out the vegetables Munakata gave him and is like adding chips to a salad. Yata initially tries to control himself, like well this is just for a stream and it's not like we're friends anymore anyway. But then Fushimi starts talking about how to best eat Caloriemate and Yata can't take it anymore. Scepter 4's main headquarters isn't far from Homra and Yata finds himself just running straight there,interrupting the stream right as Fushimi's preparing to toss out another vegetable. Yata's like this is why you're so unhealthy Saruhiko and Fushimi's all no one asked you here Misaki. Yata says he knew this would happen, he left Fushimi alone and look at how unhealthy he's eating. Fushimi says it's none of Yata's business and Yata's like yes it is you're important to me. Cue the two of them squabbling over food and eventually having a dramatic love confession all live on the stream (the views are through the roof and Munakata is quite pleased with how this all turned out).

[cheri-translates]

snacks - miscellaneous

small bites.

🍓 fruit platter // random content.

✧ go see him (crotch touch) - gavin l kiro l lucien l shaw l victor

✧ go see him (formal attire) - gavin l kiro l lucien l victor

✧ gavin and chapter 20 angst

✧ escape room summaries

✧ how to make a gavin cg

✧ my favourite scene in gavin’s fullmoon date

✧ ’dubious’ halloween ad

✧ escape room trailer (7 dec 2020)

✧ don’t joke around with your police officer boyfriend

✧ comical scenes in dates

✧ vacation with the deities (oracle series)

✧ compatibility test

✧ summer palace collaboration tour video

✧ halloween bar

✧ angel’s shopping mall

✧ what he does during the 11.11 sale

✧ b’s log magazine

✧ gavin’s birthday rings

✧ trio date 2.0

✧ project savior merch (gavin)

✧ gavin’s mystery box date: ch 1 l ch 2 l ch 3 l letter

✧ love returns event (gavin)

✧ when you ogle other men

🍭 lollipops // censorship adventures

- gavin

✧ when the galaxy falls mind’s quest

✧ private photoshoot date

✧ obsession date

🍪 biscuits // anime.

✧ interview with the cn voice actors

✧ kiro’s character song

✧ mlqc opening

✧ ep 2 - my favourite scene

✧ ep 5 - gavin and noodles

✧ ep 8 - true love

✧ ep 11 - what gavin’s father says

✧ ep 12 - the best of gavin

🍿 popcorn // translated videos and songs

✧ cn voice actors singing

✧ july 2020 livestream skit

✧ fan song - children 

✧ fan video - when they’ve turned small

✧ second anniversary pv

✧ fan video - fifty shades of victor (highly suggestive)

✧ gavin’s 2021 birthday

✧ gavin’s 2022 birthday original songs (one l two)

🍬 gummy bears // text post memes.

✧ all - children l halloween

✧ anime - one l two l three

✧ gavin - one l two l three l four l five

✧ kiro - one l two

✧ lucien - one

✧ mc - one

✧ shaw - one l two l three

✧ side characters - one l two

✧ victor - one l two l three

🍫 chocolate // fan-created gavin texts by 夏月_mleila

✧ based on gavin’s 100 day e-mails

day 58 - 79

day 80

day 82

day 83

day 84

day 85

day 88

day 100

✧ the last text of 2020

✧ really missed him

✧ compatibility test

🍒 return to the menu 🍒

[pbandjesse]

I just saw so many good frogs in the walk over here for village duty. I am a little over heated but I'm in a good mood.

I slept okay last night. I woke up with a while numb hand and it was very annoying and painful. But I was able to fall back asleep. It was all good. I got up and dressed. James was making me breakfast but I honestly felt a little nauseous. So I just brought the pastry I had bought at the Wegmans and headed out.

I had a good drive. It's getting easier and easier for me drive and control the new car. But I was dealing with a lot of stress.

I had to make phonecalls today. And just the general planning of the day had me stressed out. It would end up being fine. But I had an upset belly and also it was so stupid humid today.

Like the humidity was so bad that I thought I was going to pass out a few times. I had to like. Crouch in front of my fan to center myself. It sucked. And my dress material was to thick for this heat.

I had lovely groups though. Everyone worked so hard sewing. The one little boy actually drew the windows and doors in the house he made. It was excellent and I was so proud of him. And honestly just everyone worked so hard.

I had an hour break and used it to make my phone calls. I got the financial stuff set up. And then the insurance things. James helped. The man on the phone wasn't my normal insurance man but he made me feel better about my dumb questions. He was like. They aren't dumb!! But I know they were just a little. James would send emails with information and I would sign documents once they were sent. I hope I did it all correctly. I'm sure someone will tell me if I didn't. But so far so good. I still have to deal with the IRS. But so far so good.

Lunch was good. It was grilled cheeses. I would grab mine to go. The idea of being with people was not for me today. But I would go sit with Charlie in the trading post. Eventually bringing him more grilled cheeses when I found out he missed lunch. Should we have eaten 6 grilled cheeses between us? No. But it was fun.

I helped with trading post for a while. Before I went to sit in the fridge with Charlotte. Then I went to arts and crafts to sew and made s little gift for Charlotte because I want her to like me!! And that is hard!! Because she is so hard to read!! But she seemed to like it. I used the quilting foot to write her name and draw a little cat. She was like. But my name is so long!! And then was excited that I drew her "little boy". It was very cute.

I hung out and helped with trading post for a while until I had my next group. They were excellent and I ended up making a whole cloak with the one girl and it was such a blast. They were so fun and it was something I've never tried so I had a lot of fun figuring it out. She's going to wear it for the skit they are doing for the talent show.

Once they left I was very ready to go swim. But Randy, a camper everyone loves, came and asked if he could use some drawing materials to make a card. So I waited while he did that and then went to swim after he was back with his group.

And it was an excellent swim. I mostly floated on a noodle for an hour. But I had a good time. Eventually CJ and Karl would join me and it was nice to have friends to talk too. I got out after an hour. Took a shower. And went to work on styling before dinner.

I got a few done. And decided I didn't want what they were serving and went to make Mac and cheese instead.

I tried to make it with kettle water but it came out wrong. So I went and microwaved it. And it was better.

A storm started rolling in. So I would spend the next hour or so cleaning. Trying to find things I could pack to bring home. And just enjoying some in podcasts while it rained.

Charlie came and joined me and shared some salad he got. We talked and told stories. I walked with him to the office but his mail didn't come yet. But then he went to bed and I went back to arts to sweep.

I left there at 9 to brush my teeth and then walk over here. I saw so many frogs. Of different kinds and sizes. And it was so cute. Just a great walk. And now I'm laying in front of the fan. I will turn the lights off for the girls soon. But this is a chill group so I'm not worried.

I hope tomorrow is good. We're having a carnival. So I hope for cotton candy.

Sleep good everyone. Take care of yourselves.

[buzzdixonwriter]

Another Pointless Top Ten List (But You’ll Keep Reading, Anyway)

My brother Rikk recently mailed me another top ten list of his, in this instance being his top ten favorite TV comedy shows (which he defines as 30 minutes or less, no movies).

The Three Stooges

M*A*S*H

The Andry Griffith Show 

The Beverly Hillbillies

Hogan’s Heroes

I Love Lucy 

The Honeymooners 

All In The Family

Get Smart 

Gilligan’s Island

His honorable mentions include F Troop, The Patty Duke Show, My Three Sons, Gomer Pyle USMC, Batman, Petticoat Junction, Mr. Ed. Bewitched, and I Dream Of Jeanie.

Again, one of those personal favorite lists that you really can’t argue with because it reflects personal tastes and / or fond nostalgia (though I am calling shenanigans on The Three Stooges; they were theatrical shorts shown in movie theaters, not a TV show, and besides, Laurel & Hardy are soooooo much better…).

But of course we’re going to play the game, so I’ll respond, first throwing in a caveat:  No skit comedy shows such as Monty Python’s Flying Circus, The Marty Feldman Show, Benny Hill, Second City TV, The Kids In The Hall, or Love, American Style.

I’m also omitting programs like The Gong Show and Jackass because while hilarious and under 30 minutes, they weren’t scripted or story driven.

So here’s my list:

The Dick Van Dyke Show -- the sitcom art form at peak perfection.  Carl Reiner’s insight into what writing for a mercurial TV star is like (in his case, Sid Caesar on Your Show Of Shows, for Van Dyke’s Rob Petrie it was Carl Reiner as Alan Brady).  If you’ve never seen the show, start off with their two best episodes, “Coast To Coast Big Mouth” and “October Eve” (though they’re all good).  “October Eve” is the one where Sally (Rose Marie) finds a nude painting of Laura (Mary Tyler Moore playing Dick Van Dyke’s wife) in an art gallery.  SALLY:  “There’s a painting here you should know about.”  LAURA: “If it’s what I think it is, I can explain.”  SALLY:  “If you need to explain, it’s what you think it is.”

The Mary Tyler Moore Show – this is the first American novel for television.  It’s a novel of character, not plot, and it traces the growth of Mary Richards, a 30 year old woman-child who realizes she needs to grow up, as she blossoms into a mature, self-reliant adult.  You can select two episodes at random and by comparing her character growth determine not only which season they were filmed but when in that season.

I Love Lucy -- eking out a bronze medal for its longevity and pioneering of the art form.  The first sitcom shot on film, it led the way in the rerun market.  Not just a historical icon but consistently funny.

WKRP In Cincinnati -- as crazy as a sitcom could get and still be within the realm of plausibility.  Never loved by its network, they bounced it around for four seasons until it faded away (it made a syndicated comeback a decade later, of which we shall not speak).  Great supporting staff, dynamite writing.  While they never steered away from serious subject matters (such as an actual rock concert tragedy in Cincinnati where several fans were crushed when rushing the stage), they will be forever and justly remembered for the beloved “Turkey Drop” episode.

Fawlty Towers – only two seasons and a mere 12 episodes and yet more comedic bang for the buck than anything else on this list.  John Cleese as a frustrated, short-tempered, conniving hotelier practically writes itself.  SYBIL FAWLTY:  “You know what I’ll do if I find you’ve been gambling again, don’t you, Basil?”  BASIL:  “You’ll have to sew them back on first, m’dear.”

That Girl -- looking back it can sometimes be hard to judge just how groundbreaking certain shows were.  Marlo Thomas as a struggling young actress finding romance and success in Manhattan seems positively wholesome today, but in the mid-1960s it was considered quite daring and progressive.  The Mary Tyler Moore Show took their opening credits inspiration from Marlo Thomas’ character exploring Manhattan in the opening credits of That Girl.

He & She -- a one season wonder from 1967.  Another daring and progressive show for its era.  Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss played a young married couple, he being a cartoonist who drew a superhero strip (the actor playing the superhero on TV in the series was Jack Cassidy at his manic best).  Another show with a dynamite supporting cast…and just too hip for the room at the time (honorable mention to Love On A Rooftop, a similar show from the previous season that also proved too advanced for audiences at that time).  

Green Acres -- started out silly but quickly took a turn into the surreal, breaking the fourth wall, commenting on the opening credits as they ran by, all sorts of oddball stuff.  Dismissed as a hayseed comedy, the truth is the supporting cast possessed dynamite comedic chops and their sense of timing is a joy to behold.  Forms a loose trilogy with The Beverly Hillbillies and Petticoat Junction since all three referenced the same small towns of Hooterville and Pixley  as well as occasional crossovers (honorable mention to the first season of Petticoat Junction which is as pure an example of Americana as one could hope to find and could easily be distilled into a feature film remake).

The Young Ones -- another two season / twelve episode wonder from the UK.  Four stereotypical English college students go through increasing levels of insanity as the series progressed.  Unlike most shows of the era where there was no continuity episode to episode, damage done in an early episode would still be seen for the rest of the series.  (They also would simply end a show when they ran out of time, not resolving that episode’s plot.)  Their random / non sequitur style proved a tremendous influence on shows like Family Guy.

Fernwood 2 Nite / America 2-Nite -- a spin off from the faux soap opera Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, this presented itself as a cable access variety show for Mary Hartman’s hometown of Fernwood.  With Martin Mull as the obnoxious host, Fred Willard as his incurably dense second banana, and TV theme song composer Frank De Vol as the band leader.  Because it’s so rooted in 1970s pop culture it doesn’t age as well as some other shows on the list, but many of the gags still land solidly today.  For the second season the show-within-a-show went nationwide and became America 2-Nite. Very funny, very well written, and all the more remarkable because these guys were doing five episodes a week!

Okay, so what can this list tell us?

Buzz is old.  Like really, really, really old.

Buzz stopped watching sitcoms in the mid-1980s.

There’s a reason for that.  By that time I was writing for TV and trying to get my own work done.  I didn’t have time to sit and watch TV on a regular basis (still don’t), and too often I could see the gears turning and guess where the episode was heading by the end of the first scene (still do).

I’ve veered away from “must watch” TV, especially shows that require the audience to keep track of what’s gone on before.

Tell me I have to see the first six seasons of a show to appreciate what happens in the seventh and you’ve just lost me as a potential viewer.  I’m strictly a one & done kinda guy now (though I will binge watch if a mini-series has a manageable number of episodes, say six).

My list represents a time capsule for what caught my interest and attention during a very formative period of my life, i.e., from the early 1960s as I became more and more aware that writing was where my future lay, to the mid-1980s when I hit a good peak stretch.

I don’t doubt there are great and wonderful hilarious comedies out there that I haven’t seen, I’m just listing what I have seen that did make an impression on me.

Your mileage may vary.*

    © Buzz Dixon

  *  It should vary!  Be your own person!