#if you like eddie fine. if he is your fav character… fine though i will forever believe you are part of the GA

[messrsbyler]

this is my personal opinion on eddie’s character and you have been warned… it’s not a flattering one so if you love eddie don’t keep reading bc well you are probably not gonna like what i have to say under the cut

okay then…

gotta get something out of my chest: eddie is a boring, flat, and edging on obnoxious character that mostly has the pretty privilege going on for him which is just another standard white guy. yes, i teared up when his death scene came… because how it affected dustin. otherwise, couldn’t care less about him and his on the nose “i always run away/didnt run away this time” conflict

“oh, but eddie is a freak and treated as such, even hunted down and bullied. people can resonate with that” i mean… fine if you do, really, but also what about the Party? they are considered freaks, they are bullied, will even expresses even his closed ones make him feel like a freak. why about el? she was a freak too, the weirdo, the lab experiment that was hunted down and tortured. what about jonathan? he was the freak that probably killed his little brother in season one. we have seasons of these characters, characters who actually have depth to them with interesting conflicts and dynamics. and most importantly, characters who are freaks but that see each others as equals.

eddie? sure he’s a freak. a freak who likes to bee in power, sitting on his throne during DND sessions whit his group of sheep wearing all the same tees as if it was an uniform, going out of his way to jump on tables and yell in people’s faces bc he is not like other girls he is proud to be a freak and oppose to the status quo.

i mean, give me a break.

[tizniz]

5, 16 and 22 for Buck for the character asks 😁

Hi James 🩵

Loving that you chose Buck instead of Eddie (even though I love my baby so much)

5. What's the first song that comes to mind when you think about them? I'M SO GLAD YOU ASKED BECAUSE I HAVE NEEDED TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT THIS SONG AND THE BUDDIE FEELS IT GIVES ME! Before You by Benson Boone The lyrics: And from the moment I looked in those dark brown eyes /I can't remember life before you Literally Buddie. Literally Buck singing/thinking about Eddie. Bless you James for letting me finally share this with the world.

16. What's your least favorite ship for this character? Uhm...probably Ali? If we're doing canon, which I am. And this'll probably be a weird answer and my reasoning is simply: we didn't get to know her. (And also the bitch left after Buck got his leg crushed by a truck -- come ON.) I'm fine with Taylor and Natalia, honestly. Are they my fav? No. But I think their connection to Buck and the relationships he has with them is important to his character. He needed to be with Taylor and go through that. He needs to be with Natalia to help him move past stuff. Same goes with Abby. We wouldn't have Buck as he is if he hadn't gone through that with Abby. It was a part of his character growth. Oh, maybe Lucy? But only because cheating is a hard no for me and also she's definitely a lesbian? Or bi with a preference for women.

22. If you're a fic reader, what's something you like in fics when it comes to ths character? Something you don't like? Sort of stealing my answer from before but ANGST. I love angst. But also having Buck work through his childhood trauma and kicking his parents to the curb because he deserves so much better. Don't like? Literally will always say MAKING HIM BEHAVE IN WAYS THAT AREN'T HIM. We have a good feel of Buck. You can write him in character. Please.

[bibblelevi]

Hiya! Which ST4 ep was your favorite? And also, which plotline did you find the most interesting? ( All my friends who watch ST have been busy (so they haven’t watched yet) so I have nobody to talk to about it :| )

Okay so if I’m being honesty, I did kinda fast forward through some parts because 1) I don’t do well with gore/horror, and I was watching it at night 😭 and 2) I was just kinda… bored with some of the storylines!! I was mostly invested in Max and like Dustin, Steve, Robin, Lucas, Nancy, and Eddie. That whole storyline was my favorite. As for eps, probably the last one? I can’t remember what happened in which one tbh

ST4 SPOILERS UNDER THE CUT (a very messy, convoluted review that warning: has opinions you may disagree with)

I was just really frustrated with El’s storyline because like, she just keeps suffering and I cannot take it LOL it’s just way too unfair. Will deserve’s better friends. I don’t know what’s going on with Mike? I know he grew up with an emotionally stunted father, so the way he expresses feelings is a reflection of that, but I just get irritated.

I didn’t really care much for Mike, Will, Jonathan, and Argyle’s storyline. Joyce and Murray was fine. Hopper was also not bad, but again, the torture scenes were just too much for me tbh. I just want him and El back together again honestly it’s what they both deserve. But maybe it’s just my daddy issues projecting.

Lowkey I did not know much about what was going on in the last episode because I fast forwarded through so much of El’s storyline in the lab again. It was cool how Vecna and 001 were connected/the same, and that it all connected back the gate being opened. I just wished I got to see El more with her friends. I’m assuming the writers wanted to try to give her more character development on her own and that’s why they did which in a technical sense, that’s valid. But I was just borrrreeeed.

As for Nancy and Jonathan… I have never really cared about Jonathan, and I always like seeing Nancy kick ass. Jancy’s chemistry undeniable, but I honestly would not be disappointed if she ended up with Steve because STEVE IS MY FAVORITE PART OF THE ENTIRE SERIES!!!!!!

One thing that I hate though is how the writers literally ignore the “show, don’t tell” aspect of storytelling. Like why is everyone commenting on Stancy it makes it so forced, and in my opinion, I could feel the tension without the other characters giving their side comments.

I feel like I’ve been hating so here’s some of my favorite parts:

- anything with the clock was so… AGGHHH I WAS SCARED BUT IT WAS A GOOD SCARED YKNOW?

- I love the background tracks and the editing of the whole show when flashbacks are combined, it’s switching back and forth between storylines, etc. Super underrated part of the show

- Any scene with Max made it to the top. She’s one of my favs right up their with Steve. She deserves the world. My favorite scene in the whole vol was the cemetery scene

- Nancy “falling” into the Upside Down? And Steve trying to shake her awake. It was such a good way to leave off on a cliffhanger

Overall, it wasn’t my favorite, but it was fine

[scarareg]

For the anime/fandom asks: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 18, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27!!, 28!!!, 30, 35, 36, 39, 40, 42 and 47? :3

Ooh a lot of questions, this will be fun

1-What fandom was your first?

Without knowing it was anime;  Naruto. Knowing it was anime: FMA Brotherhood

2-Is there any fandom you miss, or wish to return to at some point? 

I do not really want to comeback, when I left I had already thought about it a lot and I was sure I did not want to be part of it anymore, so I am fine ^^

5-Any bad experiences with any fandoms.

I really dislike the “rape” topic and see people defending the rapist (even if is only a character) for me is really disgusting, that one of the reasons I left the fandom , actually

6-Favorite anime.

I do not have one, I have some :

Naruto, SNK, Haikyuu!!, FMA Brotherhood, D.Gray-man, K and Evangelion.I do not like have only one fav.

7-What was your first anime?

Pokemon, I think… I was so young

9-A character you relate most to.

Ooh, already answer! this but here we go ^^:

I do not really relate to an anime character right now, in the past was Ritsu Onodera from Sekaiichi Hatsukoi, but 6 years have passed since then so I do not feel the same anymore.

If I have to choose a  fictional character in general they will be:

Hiccup for the relatonship that I have with my cat, always reminds me to him and Toothless

Eddie K. because I stress a lot for meaningless situations, also I take several medications in my daily basis; and,to certain point I have fear of germs ,  feel like if I touch something dirty I will get sick .

10-Is there a particular character you just couldn’t stand?

I really, really,really,really really dislike Hinata Hyūga , for me she is so useless. All the time is like “ please, move ,girl!! do something!!” sorry ,but I just can’t with her

12-Favorite video game or game series?

Danganronpa ^^!!!

18-What’s a character you want to cosplay?

For some reason I always wanted to try with Juuzou, also Inori and Hinata Shouyou

21-What anime is your guilty pleasure?

I suppose Himegoto, I don’t even know why I watched and finished that thing >.

23-Unpopular opinions about any show or game?

SAO has a good basis for a story , but is a waste. We can have a lot of adventure and fights, action but no, only waifu´s and boring subplots (I am talking only about the first season, is the one I tried to watched)

25-Is there an anime you used to be really into, but just sort of fell off of due to length of lost of interest?

Junjou Romantica and with it Sekaiichi Hatsukoi. I was thinking giving Sekaiichi another chance because , as I remember it has better story and constructed characters

26 - Any anime you wish you could talk to more people about?

K T_T

27- First anime crush.

Sasuke, I fell in love but I got over it; still loving him though

28-Current anime crush (If you have one).

I have 4 anime crush they are my boyfriends and no other one

Eren , Luffy, Touma (Ao Haru Ride) he only appears like 30 seconds in the anime but still and Masaomi (Durarara!!)

30-Is there an anime that ever managed to make you cry? Or that got a real emotion out of you?

It can be embarrassing but I always cry watching Haikyuu!!

35-Is there an anime you’ve forgotten the name of or vaguely remember, and if there is, what do you remember about it?

I already watched two times Angel Beats, the second time was to remember it because I just forgot everything ,but again I do not remember anything else that its opening, incredible song by the way

And  Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai, I just remember 3 things: funny- God- games and ; as I remember, I really liked it

36- Most obscure anime you’ve seen.

Probably Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni, I have traumas

39- Worst moment in an anime that still bugs you to this day.

Naruto getting married with Hinata and Sasuke having a child with Sakura, what a nonsense

40-Best moment in an anime that you still cherish.

Ushio and Ozakaki hug, dude I still crying , that is so precious

41-Most memorable fight scene in an anime, or most intense.

Naruto vs Sasuke :valley of the end . Ohoh! I was so afraid that Sasuke go away

42-Who was your favorite anime villain? Any reasons?

Fav antagonist is Makishima Shougo, he is so charming and intelligent, plus he is right. He knows how twisted is the world in which he lives and he wants to change it to be free and independent as a normal human being .Maybe the way he does this and his decisions aren’t the most peaceful, but in the end I think he has a good point and maybe the people should listen to him 

47-Have you ever binged a whole series in one go? If so, what was it?

I have a reason why I do not watch Durarara!! and Haikyuu!! in emission and is because I just can’t . I have to sit a weekend and watch all the season.

Thank you A LOT for the ask, if I made a mistake tell me please, my brain is not functioning right now. This was fun

[tangledboysandfracturedgirls]

Part III: 2/21/17

“Oh thank God, you brought vodka." Whitney said, anxiously grabbing the handle from Steffi's hand. “Fucking Todd only got beer. Like, hello?, you know I don't drink beer. Talk about liquid calories."

Todd lived halfway to Josh's, so his house was the natural choice for the party pregame. Steffi and I had come alone, as Eddie, Chopper, and Aaron were meeting at Brad's beforehand.

“I hope vodka club is alright with you girls. Todd's parents have like no mixers." Whitney said, expertly mixing our drinks (heavy on the vodka, light on the club).

“That's fine." Steffi answered for both of us.

“Tell me about Taylor! Todd's in the shower so we can have some girl talk." Whitney explained, reading Steffi's apprehension.

“There's not much to tell. He came over last night after the concert and then spent the night. We didn't have sex though." Steffi explained.

“What? Why not?!" Whitney asked, incredulous.

“We’re taking it slow I guess. I mean I totally would have last night, but he didn't want to have sex with me for the first time with both of us drunk.”

“What? God drunk sex is the best kind of sex. Todd loves it when I get all liquored up and horny." Whitney overshared. “And what about you Marge? Anything new with Aaron?" She pried.

“Not really." While I didn't mind sharing the details of my sex life with Steffi, I was reluctant to share with Whitney. She might be Steffi's friend, but I had recently met her, and felt certain things to be earned with friendship (sex details being one of them).

“Liar." Steffi said, clearly wanting to shift the attention to me. “She stayed at his place last night.”

“Ooo." Whitney cooed. “You slut! I love it." Apparently Whitney fell into the esteemed category of girls that use “slut” as a term of endearment (God save me).

“It's just whatever. We had fun together." I explained, feeling the need to defend myself from the whole “slut” labeling.

“Good for you!  If it weren't for Todd, I would have fucked him myself. He's got that sensitive, damaged boy sexiness." Whitney jumped to the correct assumption that Aaron and I had sex.

“He is sensitive alright." Based on Eddie's account of Aaron's reaction to me sneaking out, I had to agree.

“I totally called that!" Whitney said, remembering her prediction at Taylor's party. “Is he coming tonight?" She paused and laughed (I assumed at the double meaning of coming).

“Yeah. They're all at Brad's." I explained.

“Let's play a game or something." Steffi said, sipping her drink.

“Perfect! We can play a 'Real Housewives' drinking game!" Whitney exclaimed, turning on the television. “Okay. It's the Main Line one. Totes not my fav, but it will have to do" (as if I could tell the difference between the various “Real Housewives” franchises). I should have known Whitney would be the type of girl who a. played drinking games to TV shows, and b. watched “Real Housewives.”

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A full episode later, we were relatively hammered. Drinking every time a “character” says “like” is the recipe for drunkenness. I felt good, not shit-faced, but a good tipsy. I didn't want to repeat what had happened at Taylor's, so I had switched to water (one episode was enough for me).

Todd had joined the game and as he was drinking beer, became the voice of reason. “Okay we need to go now." He said, standing up and turning off the TV right after the cold open.

“Come on Todd. One more episode!" Whitney said, reaching across Todd for the remote.

“No. Seriously. I told Josh we were leaving 15 minutes ago." Todd said.

“Boo." Whitney pouted at Todd.

“Let's go!" Steffi shouted, rising from the sofa and stumbling slightly.

“Fine. But only because I am a good friend and girlfriend." Whitney said.

Armed with go-drinks, we went outside, located our bikes, and pedaled to Josh's (I followed Steffi, who seemed to have become giddy at the prospect of seeing Josh at the party).

Our bike ride was altogether uneventful, save for Whitney almost colliding with Todd while attempting to not spill her drink on her precious white shorts (hello, don't wear them if you're so afraid of spilling on them).

We arrived at Josh's house, not unlike Whitney's in grandeur. I could immediately tell that his family would be categorized as “nouveau riche,” on Kitty's scale of wealth. Underneath the gargantuan wrap around deck were the ubiquitous (as I had begun to learn) bikes that accompanied any Island party.

“We can just park by the beach entrance, there should be room there." Todd said, ushering us to the path through the dunes. He was right, so we didn't even bother locking our bikes (as they were the only ones between the dunes).

“Okay so don't say anything about how Taylor and I are hooking up. I don't want to be rude." Steffi reminded us as we headed inside via the deck (Taylor was pregaming with the guys at Brad's house).

“Fine, but you're playing with fire." I warned, as it was obvious that Steffi still wanted Josh to want her (but also wanted Taylor to want her).

We approached the sliding glass door on the deck (the party was already spilling out of the house). A super preppy, tanned, toned guy stood by the door. I knew he had to be Josh, based on Steffi's extensive collection of couple photos that had adorned our dorm room pre-breakup.

“Steffi!" He exclaimed, abandoning all other tasks, and pulling her in for a hug.

“Hey." She said.

“Whitney, you look amazing as always." Josh said, hugging her. He then turned to Todd and pulled him in for a bro-hug-handshake.

“Dude, you been lifting?" Todd asked, squeezing Josh's bicep.

Josh laughed and pulled away. “Very funny." Apparently it was an inside joke.

“Josh, this is Marge, remember, my roommate?" Steffi introduced us.

“Hi.” I said, unsure of the proper etiquette when meeting your roommate's ex-boyfriend with whom she might want to rekindle things.

“It's nice to finally meet you Marge. I feel like I've heard so much about you, I already know you." He said, as he pulled me in for a hug. He clearly felt our relationship was on the hugging level.

“You too." I didn't know how to respond.

“Alright, so there's a keg in the outside shower, I'm sure you remember where that is, Steffi." Josh said with a knowing glance. “I'll see you guys around." He sauntered back into the house, leaving us to find the keg.

“What was that about?" I asked Steffi as soon as Josh was out of earshot.

“We had a standing shower date on Friday nights when he got off work. It was our thing. We would do a shower, drink, sex combination." She explained.

“Oh." That sounded like fun. Especially now that I had met Josh. In all of Steffi's recollections and stories he seemed slightly obnoxious, but meeting him, he somehow pulled it off in the most enigmatic of ways (not to say he wasn't obnoxious).

We headed out back to the shower, found clusters of people drinking and talking. Todd had abandoned us for his lifeguard friends, about which, predictably, Whitney had something to say.

“Thank God you girls are here. I could not stand being Todd's girlfriend at another party. As much as I like all of the other guards, they get boring and do the same bullshit every night. Pregame and then head to a house party or the bar where they just hang out with themselves anyways. It's like, what's the point of even going out?" Whitney complained. She did have a good point. In my short time on the Island, I had even noticed that the routine varied little.

“I think we'll have to settle for beer." Steffi said, as we located the keg and she began filling up cups for us. “I'm sure there's alcohol somewhere though." She added.

“Beer's fine.” I said, willing the hard liquor to appear.

Whitney seemed to be less enthusiastic about the whole beer situation. “I'm not drinking beer. Don't Josh's parents have a liquor cabinet or something?" She asked Steffi.

“You're terrible." Steffi said, having the wherewithal and social grace to realize the inappropriateness of breaking into the host's liquor cache.

“Ugh. Fine. I'm going to find Todd. I guarantee you Brett brought Rum." She said, leaving Steffi and I at the keg.

“Who's Brett?" I asked Steffi.

“Another guard. He has a gluten problem, so brings his own alcohol everywhere.”

“What a drag." While I appreciated a good BYOB, I would hate having to BYOB everywhere.

Steffi handed me a cup of beer. “Taylor texted me, they're on their way and heavily intoxicated. Chopper talked them into doing a power hour or something. He wasn't very clear.”

I laughed. “Chopper totally seems like the power hour type." There certainly was a type associated with power hours, the kind of people who need to be told to drink and typically drank to get drunk. I preferred to drink at my own pace, though I could not turn down a rousing game of flip cup.

“Okay, let's mingle." Steffi said.

We headed back into the mass of the party, which wasn't all that crowded or exciting, to be honest. It seemed that the majority of partygoers had missed the “pregame before you come” memo, and the atmosphere tilted towards awkward with distinct groups clustered in sections of the house. No one was drunk enough to cross social barriers (and I was pretty sure everyone already knew each other and had the baggage associated with knowing each other since a young age).

Steffi gave me the run down of some partygoers, it seemed she knew most everybody in attendance.

“Well it is a small island." She explained. “And we've been doing this with the same people for the past 4 years.”

I quickly did the math in my head. “You've been partying like this since 15?”

“Pretty much. I mean people can handle their alcohol now, but other than that it's been the same shit every summer.”

“That's crazy." I said. Where were their parents? Kitty had been in helicopter mode until I went to college, and even then she needed constant updates about what I was doing and with whom. It surprised me that she had allowed me to spend the summer away from her prying eyes.

“Most of our parents work at home during the week and are only here on the weekends, so everyone takes full advantage of their well stocked liquor cabinets. And growing up, Eddie always had a fake and was willing to supply parties with booze. Speaking of Eddie..” She glanced towards the door as Eddie, Chopper, Taylor, and Aaron arrived at the party.