#is people’s insecurities when it comes to larry

[signed-loni]

HELLO LOVELY PEOPLE. I was in class today, and yk, i just couldn’t help but be bored and thought to myself “hey, what about head canons for sal and brainiac!y/n?” Good idea if i do say so myself! I also thought about whether it should be todds sister, but i changed my mind since idk i just, idk. SOOOO HERES THATT and enjoy! :)

(Lets just appreciate this amazing work. Truly, props to the artist this is so, yes.) (@paint_soda on ig!)

How it happened HCs

Tbh, the school didn’t see this coming. A brainiac with a person like sal? No one saw it coming, not even Larry, and Larry knows everything about his best friend. From his measurements (not like that) to his least favorite kind of pasta

and you didn’t really see it coming either! You honestly just fell really hard one day because sal got one of the hardest questions you’ve come upon, right, before you

You gotta say, you’re a sucker for the smart ones

While you’ve never seen his face, you have seen him around school with his small group of friends

You have your little clique, but recently, they’ve been shit talking you.

Saying things about you, calling you names and starting rumors, things like slut and whore being tossed around since one of your friends ex boyfriend had a crush on you

Youre not the kind of stereotypical nerd. Oh no, you arent.

You are most definitely not

Sal fell for you, mostly because of YOUR brains to

He likes that in a person. Someone who’s pretty, and smart!? He’s on the floor.

General relationship HCs

You don’t know how to explain it, well you do, but you always say it in the same way

Sal is the best boyfriend ever.

Sal knows everything thing about you, and you know everything about him

He knows your least favorite way to solve a problem for goodness sake

He knows the way you play with your fingers when your focusing on finding the solution to a question

He knows how you sit when you’re uncomfortable

He knows everything

You know almost the same amount he knows about you, about him

You know how he hold onto his pigtails when he’s afraid, you know how insecure he is about his face

He’s glad he’s dating someone like you. Its not like he’s dumb or anything, but he knows you definitely helped Larry, and he knows that he helped you get out of your toxic friend group.

You don’t talk about it much, but he knows

He’s seen it

He’s seen them look at you and him holding hands in the hallways, he’s seen them whisper to each other while looking at you, laughing to themselves.

It makes him mad

You always tell him your a big girl and can handle it, but he knows it kills you to see your once friends, now hate you because of one silly thing

If having rizz was a crime, you would be arrested

Cause MAN can you make sal FLUSTERED

The compliments, the PDA, the PINKY HOLDING. Sal has stopped working once you hold his pinky for the first time

He doesn’t mind holding hands, but you know he prefers pinkies.

Its amazing how you don’t react when seeing his face to him. Larry didn’t react, but he barely got to see. You got to see for a full minute. And sal thought you hated him because of how much you didnt react

Which sounds silly, but to him, it wasnt

He thought you hated his face so much, you decided it was to horrid to even comment on

But all those thoughts were cleared when you kissed him

Kissed his lips

Kissed his scars

Kissed him

He knew right then and there, that you were the one for him. His and his only

[isaacswhy]

height differences w/ the group

the group x gn!reader (sfw + nsfw) summary: romantic(and some nsfw) headcanons of being shorter/taller than members of the group. requested?: no tags: romantic & sexual hcs, light insecurity mentions, a bit of sub!tgc MINORS DNI OR GET BLOCKED

isaacwhy

If you're significantly shorter than Isaac (as an average person would be), he loves the fact he towers over you. He will remind you of it all the damn time.

He uses you like a little armrest, coming up behind you and putting his arms on your head or shoulders, using his phone or just talking to the boys while his arms are draped onto you.

Isaac likes to take pictures with you in them, and angle his head out of the photos for obvious reasons. With his height, it's really easy to pull it off. He posts all of them.

In public, don't expect any creeps to approach you. The second he stands behind you, towering over you, nobody dares to come near.

If you're significantly smaller than him, brace yourself. He's really big in all senses of the word, and it's gonna take a while to get used to it.

He loves seeing the pure size difference between you two in the bedroom. The way that in the end, he just has a strength gap with you and can take you so easily. He loves it, but it scares him a little sometimes.

If, by any chance, you're taller than him, you tease his friends with him about being short. Sorry Larry. You become this team of tall people that become house menaces.

You call him "the smallest man to ever live". As a loving joke. He calls you giant in return. Or goliath. Or something of the sort.

Isaac loves his share of dominance, but if you're taller than him, he will give it up. Having that push back from his partner is a lovely change he's never gotten to experience. Make him feel small.

softwilly

If you're shorter than Nick, he loves the fact he's so much bigger than you. He'll wrap his arms around you and coo little endearing phrases until you have to push him off.

Nick loves to make jokes about "my eyes are up here", even if you're still eye level with his head. Especially if you have to look up to talk to him.

Nick also does mirror selfies with you in them, but he always keeps his face in the photos and tries to put his head on top of yours. (He likes to make sure everybody knows you're his.)

If you're smaller than him in general, he will wrap himself around you if he's fucking you. He loves being completely larger than you and having you to manhandle.

If you're taller than Nick, which isn't that crazy, he gets a bit insecure about it at times. He likes his masculinity, and you sometimes gently remind him it's not bad to be shorter than his partner.

Being taller than Nick can piss him off sometimes, ruffling his hair from above him or wrapping your arms around him instead, he'll cuss you out (he secretly loves it).

If you're taller than him, sometimes it's a fight for dominance. He wants that control, and you have the power to take it from him. It's your choice if you want to make him submit.

BigT / Tanner

Tanner, if you're shorter than him, loves being your big teddy bear. He will give you bear hugs, will let you lay your body on him, etc. Absolutely loves the way you look when you use his size for comfort.

He also loves to make you feel big and strong! If you ever get upset over being shorter/smaller than him, he will constantly give you reassurance. Saying, "Ah, I'm really not that tall! Don't worry!"

Tanner really just is sunshine incarnate. Although, if you're the teasing type, he will dish it right back.

Tanner is extremely conscious of a size difference. He knows he might hurt you if he's too fast or rough in bed, so he's constantly checking in to make sure you're okay.

If you're taller than Tanner, he likes it too! He likes being able to collapse himself into you and wrap his arms around you, even if you have to brace yourself a bit. He's been getting bulky at the gym lately, be warned.

He loves it if you will come up to him (in front or behind) and smell his hair or play with it. Press kisses to his forehead. He melts like crazy and goes all soft.

Not being bigger than you gives Tanner confidence in bed. He worries a lot less about being too much, and it creates this amazing connection.

And, for the tops out there, he doesn't mind being smaller and being fucked. He likes being put into submission and fucked by someone bigger than him. Makes him feel all fuzzy and small.

yumi

If you're smaller than Blake, it's pretty common. He's taller than a lot of people. He really likes being taller, being able to kinda wrap his arm around your shoulder while standing next to you comfortably and slightly lean onto you.

Being smaller than Blake gives him a bit of fuel for jokes, though. Sometimes, out of the blue, he'll make a jab at your height and being tiny. But he'll never go so far as to make you feel bad for it.

Blake likes if you slide into his lap when he's at his desk. Being smaller than him, you'd fit conveniently and he likes to hold you like that. Even if it distracts him from editing, and he'll bitch about it to you when you do it.

Blake is super tender in bed. He'll be a bit worried to be on top of you so he doesn't hurt you, but you could convince him into doing it. In which case, he would love the view of you under him.

If you're taller than Blake, he can be a bit feisty about it. It's mostly just jokes, but he'll sometimes complain about being smaller than you when you help him out.

He would love for you to pull him into your arms. It would make him feel so secure to be held by someone bigger than him, as he doesn't get to feel that way much. It would make your hugs even more special than they already are.

He'd be a bit awkward and stilted the first time he fucked you if you were taller than him, but he'd get it figured out pretty quickly.

He secretly does kinda like being smaller. Makes him feel safe and secure, especially if you hold him close while he fucks you. Makes him feel like he'll be okay, like he's not doing anything wrong.

Larry Croft

If you are somehow shorter than Larry, the first thing to say is: congratulations, you've done it! It didn't seem like a possible feat to be notably smaller than Larry, but you've surpassed all expectations! (sorry.)

Larry loves being taller than someone, especially someone he loves so much as to call his partner in life. If there's anybody that loves to rag on him for his height, it's his friends.

Even if you are shorter than him, you can definitely call him short. Pot calling the kettle black here, but you'll get in on the jokes with the other guys. It's only fair, since Larry would do the same to you.

In reality, he's super soft with you when you're alone. He wants you to feel loved and okay, holding you and making sure you're fine after any jokes he or anyone else tosses at you.

He also loves being a bit bigger in bed. It's not a big priority, since it's not very likely to happen, but he'll take what he can get.

If you're taller than him, that's not surprising. However, you can definitely join in on the short jokes without being hypocritical. You make it up to him with lots of kisses anyways.

Although, you always make sure he's okay. Larry's got really tough skin, so he never lets those kinds of jokes get to him. He understands well enough he's short, and that doesn't bother him.

He loves having a partner that's bigger than him. Make him feel loved by picking him up, giving him big hugs, being the big spoon. He's used to it anyways, so he might as well get all the benefits of being smaller in the relationship.

He even loves the size difference in bed. When he's feeling a little more confident, he'll take control and disregard it entirely. He has no shortage of dominance waiting to come out.

But, he likes being small. If it's your style, you can take the reins from him easily and he will happily oblige. You can likely overpower him easily, and he folds. He's not very good at hiding how sensitive he is.

[dinasfavslut]

hello could you do a sal fisher x fem reader who is very confident but also really friendly?

Ok so I tried but I wasn’t sure if you wanted smut or fluff I guess it’s just more fluff and to be completely honest is was kinda lazy with it I’m sorry it’s not my best but I hope you like it (probably will delete later)

Sally Face x Fem!r

No major warnings slight smut near the end but just like leaving marks and neck kisses

I believe that he has many insecurities because of the trauma he experienced as a child and because of the mask he wears.

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When you go to the beach, Sal normally doesn't get in the water; he doesn't want his mask to get torn or fly off by a large wave, and if he does, he makes sure it doesn't get above his knees.

-

As much as he adores you, he is also envious of your confidence and unaffected demeanor when you fall flat on your face in public. People fall all the time. So, if someone messes up your or his order when getting food, you call the waitress back so they may make the necessary corrections.

-

You met for the first time in college. You could say you were popular, but it was more about how kind you were and how many friends you had. You were well-known, but not everyone knew who you were or wished to be like you. So you were sitting in chemistry as the "popular" girl next to the "quiet" guy (it's always the quiet ones). "Woah, that's such a cool mask!"

"Oh, uh, thanks."

"Did you make it yourself or get it from somewhere?"

“It’s just prosthetic." He didn't want to give into too much information since he didn't want to scare you away too quickly. He was surprised you didn't ask him what the mask was for; that hadn't come up in a long time.

-

You've been dating for a few months but have only known each other for around a year."Don't you want to know why I am wearing this?"

"I mean, yeah, I've always wondered, but you haven't seemed at ease talking about why you wear it or what happened, but I think you'll tell me when you're ready."

It took him some time. He removed his mask totally about five months into the relationship. He was stunning. You couldn't help but run your fingers through his hair and kiss him like you'd wanted to for so long. His lips were surprisingly soft. Larry and Ash are the only people who have seen his face (his father is irrelevant). You're now staring at him in awe. "I knew you'd look lovely, but I really underestimated myself." He drew you back into the embrace. It was brimming with passion, love, hunger, and lust.

-

You feel like it was harder not to kiss him. Consider how many times he's wanted to pull off the mask and make out with you, but he couldn't be too concerned about how you'd scream in fright or slap him for leading you on for so long just to be mortified under his mask. He was well aware that they were ridiculous ideas.

-

It was dark and rainy outside, and he had planned to take you out to a nice meal. You had your hair done perfectly, your makeup was simple, highlighting your best features, and you wore a dress that accentuated all of your curves as well as a pair of sneakers to look attractive while remaining comfortable. He was driving with his headlights on, barely able to see due to the heavy rain. "Holy shit, Sal! Stop the car, Sal!" He pushed on the brakes, forcing himself forward as you jumped out of the car. A cat was frozen in front of the car; it was dark, wet, and shivering. You cloaked it in a hoodie.

Your hair was a mess, and what you thought was smear-proof mascara was running down your cheeks. "We don't have to go if you don't want us to."

“No no, I'll just put my hair up and clean my make-up." You walked into the restaurant, garnering strange looks as if you'd been living on the street. "sal table for two?"

The night finished with you leaving markings all over him and him biting into your neck, which was okay because you were willing to wear anything that claimed you as his.

[deramin2]

I don't know how to really express this except to come across as a "kids these days" scold, but so much of the criticism of queerness in Good Omens would simply not be a thing if kids these days watched more 20th century queer media. Or more complex indie queer media in general.

People seem to want a show that's like the straight stories they grew up with but gay. Or the gay fanfiction they grew up with. But that's not really the tradition it's coming from. First off the novel was released in 1990. Queer film classics of the time are Dead Poet's Society (1989) and Torch Song Trilogy (1988). The TV miniseries Tales of the City (1993) wasn't made until 3 years later and it was so far out there it never had a huge audience. Philadelphia (1993) is also 3 years out and was basically the first big studio queer film. The first fluffy queer Hallmark-style romcom wasn't until Big Eden in 2000, a full 10 years after publication.

Queer stories from the time it was written were about complex and often fraught relationships between people who the world was trying to force apart. There is an incredibly strong tradition in queer films of relationships with no guarantees they will work out both in the face of their personal baggage and the weight of the world. Take a film like Torch Song Trilogy that's about the two great loves of Arnold Beckoff's life over 9 years and how homophobia shapes them. Both externally (especially Allen) and internally like Ed struggling with his bisexuality and being terrified of being publicly out. Written and starred in by Harvey Fierstein, who identified as a gay man at the time and only came out as nonbinary last year.

The Boys In The Band (1968 play, filmed 1970 and 2020) was a monumental moment in Broadway history where finally there was a play about gay men in their own words where no one died and very strongly showed that homosexuality doesn't make people miserable but homophobia sure does. But that homophobia also throws their personal lives into constant turmoil and none of them are in happy relationships, although Hank and Larry are devoted to each other in their own fucked up way.

"Relationships are complicated and hard to make work and sometimes a struggle against the odds" is an aesthetic of classic queer film making. Partly it was influenced by the Hays Code (although independent films were not bound to it), partly influenced by the rampant queerphobia in society at the time that was inescapable. But it's also an aesthetic choice to resist the banal and unrealistic relationship depictions of straight media. There are actual stakes to the relationship. Queer people were actively resisting a world that said "Romance is seeing someone across the room and instantly falling in love with each other and little conflicts happen along the way but ultimately they're destined to be together and everything is happily ever after." Recall that "stalking as romance" was a completely inescapable trope in 1980s straight romance films, and every goddamn movie was being turned into a romance film.

So queer people in film and television when they can make what they please have a long tradition of saying instead "People don't always realize the feelings they've developed for a queer partner right away. They may have reasons for denying those feelings that are both a reflection of the cruelty in society and of their own insecurities. People struggle with where they belong and their relationships reflect that. Loving someone doesn't mean they don't also drive you crazy and you might fight with them constantly. But that doesn't negate the love or that feeling that even if things aren't okay, they're better with that person around. But maybe that person can't stay around. The world may be against you. And also maybe you don't just want that one person in your life. Soulmates is a very flawed model. Sometimes the strongest love is a struggle with yourself and the world and your person. You have to overcome yourself first. Happily ever after is a lie. You may be happy for a while, and hopefully for a long while, but everything ends. And you have to be ready to love again. Also your platonic bonds are just as important and life-altering as your romantic ones. Sometimes those platonic bonds include fucking if you want them to. Real life isn't a bunch of platitudes and world-altering moments, it's daily work to better yourself and the world around you. Especially when things just fucking suck. But also remember to have fun and fuck the haters. People who don't support you can eat rocks and you should yell at them more to shut the fuck up."

That is a fundamentally different outlook on what a "good relationship depiction" looks like. Personally, I thought I hated romance movies and then I started watching queer romance movies and discovered I love them and watch them all the time. Because it turns out what I hated was relationships being shown that had nothing at all to do with reality and privileged incredibly toxic ideals. Finally there was complexity, there were stakes, and there were people who had to truly want to be together enough to fight the world for it and not because they happened to be there. There were people actually talking out their problems and looking for resolutions. (And sometimes that resolutions was "I can't fucking deal with this bullshit anymore and I'm out.") For the first time it felt real.

I'm an aroace trans gay man. Nothing about relationships or being in relationships has come easy to me, and the whole paradigm of straight patriarchal romance depictions makes absolutely no sense to me. It's completely alien. Queer romance stories actually feel human.

And that's the tradition Good Omens is coming from, even as it's being retold in 2019-2023 and hopefully beyond. Gaiman's work has always been based in that queer media paradigm. (I've been remiss and daunted and haven't read Pratchett but from what I do know his work also seems to sit more in that world view.) It's a beautiful cinematic tradition and it's baffling to me that people would resist it instead of embracing it for being honest.

And that's when I turn into a crotchety old man complaining about the youth not connecting with the history of their beautiful culture and instead begging for assimilation into a shithole allocishet media landscape that doesn't actually want them except for their money and has nothing at all interesting or valuable to say. But it's very funny (annoying) to me when people claim Good Omens is someone against queer culture when it's so thoroughly bathed in the best of queer media's storytelling traditions and what people are asking for is straight media with the serial numbers filed off. Like, stop being boring please and know literally anything about the culture the adults in the room lived through and were influenced by. The world didn't begin in 2015.

EDIT: I also want to add that in straight media arcs are linear. Traditionally in queer media arcs are cyclical. Queer media very often depicts people going around in circles relearning the same lesson over and over as they inch towards it sinking in. But every time they go through the cycle they gain just a little bit more enlightenment and slowly move towards a better place. From the comments this is an immensely important distinction. People don't actually have cathartic moments where suddenly all their past bad programming is shed and they saunter forward a new person with none of their old baggage. In reality people fall into the same patterns over and over even though they have had every opportunity to learn better. "People magically get better" is a trope of straight media that's an outright and frankly dangerous lie. Again, Good Omens follows the queer tradition not the straight one and it's depicted 6,000 years of that cycle. The world didn't end, and the wheel keeps turning, as it always has and always will. That's so fundamental to queer storytelling traditions I forgot to even mention it.

[isackwhy]

isaacwhy x bff! fem! reader

summary: you and isaac have been best friends since 2021 in the early discord days. you both got your content popular together and you stayed close friends with him and the rest of the boys. your feelings for him have only grown no matter how much you ignore it, no matter who you date—your best friend always remains in the back of your mind. but, isaac—there’s no way he’d like you. no way in hell. so you do what you have to do. separate yourself from him and after a few days of you not texting, isaac finally breaks as you stand in his kitchen without saying a word to him

mentions of the reader being chubby and insecure (slightly self indulgent whoops bc a bitch going thru a breakup and insecurities)

set in the second house :)

it was early december. isaac has been preparing for last to leave vc and normally you’d be helping like every year except this one.

4 days since you last talked to isaac, someone you’ve been talking to everyday for the last three years. you convinced yourself this was for the best. isaac is out of your league. he’s got a million girls way better than you to get with. he’s a gym rat, funny, smart—no, no. enough.

you emerge from larry’s room after editing him set up a stream for later and waltz down to the kitchen. praying and hoping to dodge isaac like you have been.

you open the fridge like you live there—you practically do anyway—and grab a water bottle. as you close the fridge you yelp at the sudden sight of isaac in the archway. you clench your jaw, breaking the brief eye contact.

“you’re serious, huh?” isaac scoffs, leaning into the doorway. you look up at him. his once soft brown eyes are filled with concern and annoyance. “what?” you quirk back, “i‘m helping larry. excuse me—“

“nah, nah. you don’t get to ignore me and not tell me why when i’m standing right in front of you,” isaac blocks your way. you try and side step him but he’s quicker, arms now crossed. “isaac, i have shit to do,” you curse, trying your best to glare despite the guilt building in your chest. “y/n, why are you pushing me away? you’re doin’ the very thing you hate from other people. ghosting me without explanation. if you’re mad. say why you’re mad,” isaac speaks loudly but he isn’t yelling. you can tell he’s frustrated and trying his best to contain himself.

“i’m not mad—but you’ll make me mad if you don’t move,” you try and move around him again but he blocks your way, “isaac!” you call out with pure frustration.

“you’re acting like a child, y/n!”

“there is nothing wrong!”

“then fucking talk to me!” he retorts back loudly.

your eyes snap wide. he’s never yelled at you in a serious matter but you can’t blame him. if you were in his shoes, the whole group home would’ve been blown to pieces finding answers already. but—just like your best friend. you’re hot headed. if an argument drives him away, that’s how you have to do it. make it easier for everyone.

you glare up at him, “fuck this—“ you push him out of the way, headed towards the stairs but he’s close behind. “you were fine a week ago. a week ago you were sitting in my room helping me come up with fuckin’ challenges for last to leave! last week—jesus, you were fine last week, y!n!” he speaks, following you up the stairs.

normally, you’d admire his stubbornness but jesus christ, is it getting on your nerves currently.

“maybe it’s the mental illness. i don’t know, isaac. shit happens!” you yell back, now at the top of the stairs. “shit happens? three years of you being my best friend and ‘shit happens’?” isaac quotes in the air, “you’re helpin’ larry. not me. what did i do?”

“i can help larry and there not be an issue, isaac,” you retort back quickly, now facing the man. isaac runs an annoyed hand over his face. “there clearly is one when you haven’t replied back to me and days and haven’t even spoken to me or banged on my door incessantly,” he stands with his hands on his hips.

you copy his stance, “once again. shit happens.”

“and that’s bullshit. you’re pushing away. why? i have no idea but y’know what?” isaac’s voice turns to a whisper, “it hurts. it does, y/n and i’m sick of it. you are one of my best friends. you’re so big on communication yet, here you are! not communicating!” isaac is getting animated. his hands flying through the air the more angry he gets. “there is nothing to communicate. i’ve been busy. i showed up today to help larry,” you try and calmly lie through your teeth.

isaac takes a deep breath, “oh my fucking—“ he curses under his breath, “you’re avoiding talking about avoiding me. like, you realize how ridiculous this is getting, right?”

“you’re the one making it ridiculous,” you sass back.

“we are best friends—“

“let me go already!” you break as you shout. the guilt is crushing you. you want to get this over with. isaac is an amazing person. one of the best and doing this, losing him, it pains you to do this. you’ve lost so many people but this crush will only get worse. that’s not fair to him, not when it won’t be reciprocated.

isaac’s face forms into one of confusion, gaze slightly softening, “what? let you go?”

you gulp as a lump of tears dares to break you. you take a shaky breath and isaac’s concern grows, anger fading as he watches your shallow breaths. “let me go. i am too much. i ask for too much. i’m too clingy. i’m annoying. i ask to hang out too much,” you list off the insecurities, speaking your thoughts out loud. thoughts you know isaac shares.

his brows furrow. he steps closer to you and you don’t move, staring at how hard you’re trying not to cry. “what the hell are you talking about? you’re none of those,” isaac speaks softly. you sniffle, “oh, come on. stop. just stop,” you say, looking anywhere but him but his 6’4 self takes up half the view anyway.

isaac inhales sharply, hands falling to his sides, “why only me though? that’s what i don’t understand. why are you avoiding me? you’re not anything of those things, y/n. have i been teasing you too much?” he chuckles, trying to lighten the air but you’re still fighting back tears.

the confession rests on your tongue. commit to it. confessing your feelings will surely ruin what’s left of the friendship.

“what did i do to make you feel this way? like, genuinely. tell me so i won’t do it again,” isaac sighs, begging for you to just look him in the eyes. you don’t respond, looking at the floor as tears begin to blur your vision.

“y/n,” isaac speaks with frustration in his tone, “why—“

“because i love you! god fucking—“ you cut yourself off as you realize it slipped. the house is spinning. you definitely can’t look him in the eyes now.

“huh?” isaac squeaks out, just now processing the words, “because you love me?” does he need it spelled out?

you groan, holding your head in your hands. “if you love me, then are you acting like this?” isaac cluelessly questions.

“fucking—i’m in love with you, isaac!” you confess even more, eyes bouncing from his fan made bracelet to the singular silver band around his middle finger. now, the world goes fully slightly. you can hear isaac’s breathing on top of your own.

“well, shit,” isaac scoffs. almost sounding relieved. “that’s it?” he chuckles. your knit your eyebrows together, looking him in the eyes. now you’re confused.

“huh?” now it’s your turn to say.

isaac laughs, resting his hands on your shoulders as he rubs circles into your skin. “i love you, too. like, in love with you,” isaac says quietly, smiling down at you.

you pull your head back in astonishment, “you do—“

but you’re cut off by isaac connecting your lips, bending down to your head to make it easier for you. after a moment, you kiss back, feeling like you’re in a dream about to shake into a nightmare.

he pulls away, “communication, aye? i mean, maybe if i wasn’t so scared—i would’ve said something sooner.”

“you were scared?” you giggle. isaac holds your face, laughing, “oh, god, yeah. terrified. should’ve heard the shit the boys have had to endure.”

“yeah, they probably heard the same on my end,” you melt into his touch. isaac tilts his head to the side, “why were you so scared? i thought i was being obvious.”

“i thought you were being nice,” you shake your head in disbelief. isaac does the same, bringing into a much needed hug that just pieces you together. “i didn’t think you’d like someone like me. i look like peter griffin when i smile,” you joke at your own expense. “oh, you’re fucking silly. you’re silly in the head,” he ruffles your hair before resting a kiss on the top of your head, “i like your curves, doofus. i like your body. and you do not look like peter griffin.”

you both laugh in each others arms, basking in the other’s touch.

“finally. jesus!” larry yells from his doorway as he looks at you both, “i was tired of hearing all this shit!”

[lorelaisdiary]

I was curious,

Could I get a Larry Johnson x Reader (could be plat or romantic) where Reader, after being shamed upon by Travis, feels insecure about herself (specifically stomach or arms?)

- yours truly, slash j.

Content warnings: bullying, reader is insecure, reader is a female, it’s mentioned that reader has a period, explicit language, it’s never specified whether reader and Larry are together or not so it’s up to you to decide, and characters may be ooc because I haven’t played Sally Face in a long time

Larry Johnson X Female! Reader - The Comfort of Having Someone

Summary: After being shamed by Travis, you try to ditch school without any of your friends noticing. Unfortunately, Larry knew what game you were trying to play and played it better than you did.

Author’s note: I was so excited to get this. This is my first ever request and I couldn’t be happier that it’s about Larry!:) I do want to apologize because it took me so long to write this. Just remember, your body is beautiful!!💛

“You should stop eating. If you don’t, people might start to think you’re eating for two.” Travis’s comment made you look down at your stomach. You slowly pushed the plate of food in front of you away.

Travis walked away from the table you were sitting at and you only noticed your friend group heading towards your table when Chug sat across from you. “Here. Do you want this?” You were already sliding your plate across the table towards the chubby boy and smiled at him as he gobbled the food down. Maple sat down beside him and everyone else filed in as they found their places at the table.

“Were you not hungry?” Ashley asked as she watched you closely. Something had been up with you for a while and she wanted to ask but didn’t want to hurt or offend you by mentioning the changes that had been happening.

“I ate before and I’m not hungry right now.” You softly replied with a smile on your face. You ignored the pain in your stomach as you swallowed your desire to eat. It would all be worth it once you lost that weight. It would all be worth it when everyone stopped making fun of you for your stomach, your arms, your thighs, your body in general.

You smile awkwardly at your friends as you wrapped your arms around your stomach. It was a subconscious movement but Ashley and Todd noticed it. Todd reached a hand out and gently placed it on your back.

Ashley reached out to move your hair from your eyes. You shook your head and the hair moved but Ashley still moved it for you as it had fallen almost immediately back into place. “You know, I think you should eat something else. Maybe like a bag of chips?” Ashley gently tried to coax you into eating something and you crossed your arms over your chest.

“I don’t think I should. I don’t want my stomach to hurt.” Tension began rising at the table as your hand gripped the edge of your hoodie. Todd kept his hand on your back and gently patted it as Larry and Sal stared at you.

You pulled away from the table and heard Todd’s hand hit something as you grabbed your bag from the floor. You just wanted to leave and not be bothered with any of it anymore.

You found yourself hiding in the girls bathroom and felt somewhat proud of yourself. You would only be able to deal with one person at a time and so only Ashley would come to find you. You had closed and locked yourself into the third stall and held your breath when the door to the bathroom opened.

“R/n?” That was Larry’s voice. You were curious as to how he even managed to sneak past the teachers that usually guarded the bathrooms during the lunch hour. You closed your eyes for a moment and held your breath. You didn’t think Larry would’ve come into the women’s bathroom but you also didn’t think he would go and steal that stop sign that was in front of the police station. Maybe you needed to stop having faith in Larry and his ability to make decisions.

Not that your decision making was any better. You helped him almost steal a car at one point in time. It was Lisa’s but in the end, he managed to ask for the keys instead of just grabbing them. You stayed silent and lifted your feet off the ground. Larry had been smoking earlier that morning so you knew there was a high change he would completely overlook you.

You kept quiet and waited for him to leave. He would once he realized you weren’t in the bathroom. You heard the bathroom door close and you let a breath out as you smiled to yourself. You were at least smart enough to keep yourself hidden in the stall.

When you finally decided to exit, you had made a mental note of the window that was in the bathroom. You could probably fit out of it and when you did get out of the school, you’d immediately go home to find your bed. You silently opened the stall and squeezed out, feeling excitement fill your body when you seen the bathroom empty.

You could just go home and do whatever you felt like without having the judgement of anyone else. You were tired of Travis and on top for Travis, you were tired of your friends. They judged you for whatever you did in response to the constant bullying.

Your bag was draped across your shoulder and felt heavy as you looked at the window above the sinks. You could climb up onto the porcelain sink and then go out the window. You lifted yourself up onto the sink and pushed the window open. You threw your bag out the window and followed after it, groaning when you hit the ground.

You hurried away from the school and frowned when you felt genuine sadness fill you. You usually weren’t very sensitive and made sure to keep your emotions hidden. It wasn’t everyday that someone could manage to upset you.

You found yourself blindly walking down the concrete road and you tried to hide your excitement behind your blank face. You knew that you would be home and there was no telling what you would do once you got into the house. You could sleep, drink, smoke, literally anything you wanted to and there wouldn’t be a single person there to judge you.

You knew that you would most likely fall asleep once you got home but it was fun to think

You felt the wind blow a little harder and frowned at the realization that the weather probably wasn’t going to stay sunny.

“R/n?” Larry was somehow behind you. You turned around and stared at him with a look of pure shock.

“What the fuck?” You questioned as he laughed quietly.

“Yeah, I know you and I knew you would be trying to leave the situation instead of facing it.” Larry looked like he was disappointed in you which was ironic coming from him.

“You don’t know that. How do you know I didn’t start my period or maybe I got sick?” You crossed your arms over your chest and looked at the road. Larry just stared at you with the look Lisa would give when she caught y’all smoking together.

“R/n, everyone has noticed it. You haven’t been eating even when it’s just us, you don’t eat. I think Sal got you to eat a pack of crackers Saturday night. What’s wrong?” Larry wasn’t one to get mushy and make something about his emotions but apparently he could get mushy when it came to you and your eating habits.

“I… don’t think it’s any of your business what is going on with me. You should focus on yourself.” You turned away from Larry and kept walking down the road. You didn’t mean to be rude but you also didn’t think it was any of Larry’s business.

You wrapped your arms around yourself and quickened your pace as you just wanted to take a nap. You didn’t want Larry or any of the rest of them to question you or make you feel worse than Travis did.

You caught sight of the apartments and it made you feel slight comfort. That meant that you would be able to just lay in the comfort of your own room without the worries of Travis or literally anyone bothering you. You were real big on the not being bothered.

You stepped into the apartment building and was quick to step into the elevator. You watched the light in the elevator flicker as it came to a stop on your floor. The doors opened and you made a run for it, knowing Larry probably went to go get your friends.

He would bring them to the apartments and then… well, you didn’t know what would happen then. You locked your front door and went to lay on the couch, your eyes immediately closing once your body was on the couch.

You felt someone shake you aggressively and you swung your hand out, hitting something. You opened your eyes completely and sat up, confused. Your mom didn’t get off until ten that night and there was no way you just smacked her.

Larry was standing in front of you with a grimace on his face. “Didn’t expect you to hit me but man, you need to talk to me. I can help.” You stared blankly at Larry, a feeling of irritation building. Why did he care so much? It wasn’t like he understood what you were going through.

“Larry, please leave. I’m not in the mood to argue with you.” You whispered out as you stood up from the couch. “How the hell did you even get in here?” You stared at Larry with confusion as he held up the key that you gave him when the two of you became close friends. “Oh.” You whispered out.

Larry wrapped his arms around you and not even a few moments later, you were sobbing. Your face was shoved into his shoulder as you made sure he wouldn’t be able to see your face. Larry moved the two of you to the couch and you curled up on his lap.

You knew there was a possibility that you would get a noise complaint from the neighbor and Larry would end up going over there in the heat of the moment to confront them like he always did. “I just can’t do it anymore. I’m tired.” You sobbed out into his shoulder as you wrapped your arms around his neck. You just wanted any form of comfort you could get even if it was physical touch.

“He is always making comments about my body and it’s been building up. God, I know I’m gross. I know I’m fat and my body looks disgusting but that doesn’t mean I need to constantly hear about how everyone finds me revolting.” You pulled away as Larry’s hand wrapped around your waist. His fingers had touched your stomach and you hated it.

“R/n, you’re not revolting. I’ve seen your stomach and your body in all it’s glory.” Larry made a small joke as he wrapped an arm around your waist. He wanted you to see yourself how he seen you. “I think you’re really pretty.” Larry softly spoke, hoping he wouldn’t scare you.

“I have stretch marks on my fucking body, Larry. Look at my body. Travis is right. He is handsome. He doesn’t have stretch marks and his arms don’t unnecessarily move when he does anything.” Your tears had stopped falling as you wrapped your arms around yourself.

“R/n… your body is normal. I have stretch marks from when I got taller. It just means your body grew which is normal, okay? And, your arms are normal too. Unless you constantly work on your arms, they’re going to be soft and move. It’s apart of being human.” Larry looked confused for a moment before he just nodded along with what he had said. You stared at him from across the room and the look on your face made him laugh.

“I’m sorry, but you look like you’re in disbelief.” Larry looked at you with the softest smile you’d ever seen before. Larry got off of the couch and wrapped his arms around you again. His chin was resting on your head and within a moment, you had forgotten about what Travis said.

You slapped Larry away and he looked at you with shock on his face. “Hey, who said all that shit to you, anyways?” You thought for a moment. If you told him the truth, he would try to fight Travis and you didn’t want that but if you didn’t tell him the truth, he would call you out on your bullshit.

“Travis but you can’t do anything to him! He don’t mean it.” You automatically latched onto Larry to prevent him from going to fight Travis. You knew if Larry didn’t fight Travis that day, he’d do it at school and get suspended or even expelled. He always was the impulsive one out of everyone.

“I knew that little fucker would start on you someday. I just didn’t think he’d leave Sal alone long enough to do it.” Larry grumbled as he sat down on your couch. You smiled nervously at him as you sat beside him.

“It doesn’t matter. Usually, I wouldn’t take it seriously but you know, I’ve heard it so much lately that I just feel like it’s true.” You shrugged your shoulders as you looked at Larry with a small smile. You wanted him to know that you could take it but it just built up. You wouldn’t have mentioned it any other time because you would be able to handle it then.

“Still, if I catch the little bitch making fun of you or your body again, I’ll fuck him up.” Larry made you laugh. Something about the situation was funny to you and you didn’t know what it was.

“Just leave him alone. It doesn’t matter.” You whispered out from beside Larry.

“It does though. You were just sobbing about how ugly you feel because of him and now, apparently you’re okay? I find that hard to believe.” Larry wasn’t a genius but he did know when something was up with you.

“Yeah. I think I’m okay now.” You commented as you moved to lay down on the couch. “This happens all the time. I’ll cry and feel terrible and then I feel better and it’s like, a cycle.” You murmured out as you closed your eyes.

“That’s… not normal.” Larry looked at you with a small frown before you gently kicked him in his stomach.

“I swear it doesn’t matter. It just hurt for a bit.” You whispered out quietly. You didn’t want to say anything else because if you did, Larry would make a good point.

“I don’t even know what to say anymore. I am telling Sal, though.” Larry looked at you with a small smile and that small smile made you feel internal panic.

“No, don’t tell Sal. He’s already got enough to worry about.” You pouted as you glared at Larry.

“Only if you let me punch Travis.” Larry commented as he began trying to fish something out of his pocket.

“Dude, no.” You sat up and crossed your arms. You were internally grateful that Larry was arguing with you as it calmed you. It made you feel so much better about the situation that had occurred.

Majority of the night was spent with the two of you bickering about what Larry would do to Travis the next day and cuddling. It was a relief that you didn’t have to think about what Travis said anymore. You knew Larry would fix the situation even if he had to do something you considered drastic. And with that, the two of you kept arguing even when you both thought you were done arguing.

[pikachu78109]

Worst Traits That Some Champions Have Part 2

((This is part two of my original post where I wrote different bad traits about some of the Pokémon Champions, so I’ll be giving more Champions some negative traits that I think they might have. Enjoy!))

Cynthia

This one is sort of hard as Cynthia, as a person/character overall, appears so humble and down to earth. She’s not out here trying to be high and mighty nor a perfectionist. Cynthia understands herself well and is aware of both her strengths and limitations; she doesn’t obsess with being number one, nor doesn’t flaunt her abilities to newcomers or bystanders. So, suffice it to say, Cynthia has difficulty accepting compliments and praise. Like, she’ll smile and say “thank you” to not be rude, but it’s a quick reciprocation. Knowing how powerful of a Champion she presents, and how often many compare, it’s a continuous thorn in Cynthia’s side that she will ALWAYS be an exemplary champion that many other future Champs, or even the current ones, should aspire to be. Deeply, it wounds Cynthia that she overshadows other Champions due to this, how some may downplay their strength in favor of Cynthia’s. Truthfully, I can’t say that this is a worst trait. It’s more of an insecurity, albeit Cynthia not enjoying being a damn expectation for all Top Trainers. She hates the pressure and believes that every Champ deserves their time to shine individually. For Cynthia, when not battling, the spotlight always makes it back to her and that makes her want to retreat so badly.

Geeta

As both a Champion and Chairwoman, Geeta has a lot on her plate, so she never has any free time. Much like Lance in part one, she’s a workaholic, constantly on the move, and makes frequent visits to each Gym in Paldea to make sure everything is running smoothly. This, of course, makes her prone to burning herself out and usually Rika has to step in and reel her back.

Given her frequent visits to each Gym, Geeta can be very strict and I’m putting that lightly. In truth, Geeta is an intense woman. Outside, she appears calm and collected. La Primera never loses her temper towards anyone. However, she’s very domineering albeit politely (yes, I know it’s strange). She tends to overstep boundaries without meaning to and this comes off rather poorly towards the Gym Leaders such as Katy and Ryme, and, of course, our one and only Larry. Geeta views these visits as necessary, so she doesn’t quite understand that her barging in unannounced and unprompted has caused the Gym Leaders to garner a negative opinion towards her. Geeta doesn’t know this as, once again, her intensity deters the Gym Leaders (even Elite Four) to call her out on it.

Geeta has a bad habit of assuming what people should do with their time and often asserts her own opinion on things that she has no say in. When she asked Drayton about a position in the League to replace Larry, he turned it down immediately and gave his reason. That’s one example of Geeta pushing a choice onto someone without considering their wants/needs. This is by far Geeta’s worst trait and one that irks people the most. She thinks she’s being helpful and generous while others say differently. It’s inconsiderate at worst and intrusive at, well, the ultimate worst.

Diantha

I don’t think it’s fair to put Diantha on the same page as Alder in terms of running away from Pokémon League duties. Fact of the matter is, Kalos isn’t as battle heavy as other regions, so challengers coming to face off against Diantha are pretty rare to come by. Because of the lack of challengers, Diantha isn’t seen as “Champion-like” nor exudes an intimidating aura like Lance or Cynthia. She’s often not taken seriously, which isn’t a bad trait but more of an insecurity on her part. Diantha cares about her position, but she won’t deny that even she doesn’t understand why she still has the Champ title.

There really isn’t much I can say about Diantha, but she’s forgetful sometimes. She tends to forget about the League due to her busy schedule as an actress and her time at the League isn’t always available. It’s not her fault of course, but her being away so often has led others to assume that she’s neglecting her League duties. Her time management skills need work and she’s trying hard to improve on that.

Steven

Much like Cynthia, Steven has a difficult time accepting compliments and praise from people given his notoriety and strength. Again, much like Cynthia, Steven is polite and keeps it brief but the man can be a bit overwhelmed when a huge influx of praises roll in. Usually, Steven might react very little (still maintaining politeness) and, when done, he just tries to get away from all the attention. At heart, Steven’s a bit of an introverted guy as opposed to Wallace. He’ll avoid any large gatherings as much as possible, but inevitably he’ll get washed away by many fans pointing him out in public. It’s exhausting and Steven tries to be a positive influence but this guy just wishes that it would be over quickly so that he can go back to his rock collection.

Quite argumentative, but only when he’s at his absolute limit. Steven’s a reasonable person and doesn’t mind a bit of back and forth, but when he gets heated, it becomes another level. Steven doesn’t like to be wrong and doesn’t like when people insult his intelligence (Zinnia is a prime example here). For all his coolness and collected demeanor, Steven tries to articulate his points clearly and makes damn sure that it gets to the point. However, it will get lost in translation because Steven might fumble with his words, picking out correct words that will deliver a final say. Regardless, most debates end in stalemate and Steven feels salty for a while. He’ll get over it, but it’ll take a few minutes. Or at least an hour.

[vbnhuet]

Im sorry I keep sending head cannons I just love talking about bowser !! Another one I have is he has a really bad memory when it comes to names so he has nicknames for everyone which he associates with a persons look or characteristics like Luigi being greenie or Mario being red plumber and he doesn’t realize it’s rude and he really doesn’t mean to be I think I’ve seen a post before with this same head cannon 

Oh don’t be sorry, you sharing you hc about Bowser is the highlight of my day fr, always glad to see you show up my inbox :D

I feel like Bowser doesn’t call others by their real name not because of memory problems, but rather that he just doesn’t care or doesn’t bother to remember. I say he would forget his castle staffs names, doesn’t bother with people like wario, waluigi or Daisy, and confused Lemmy and Larry sometimes. (I hc the nicknames for wario, waluigi and Daisy as “garlic breathe”, “purple pole” and “prickly princess”)

To me, when Bowser call Mario “red prick” or Luigi “green twerp” he did it out of disrespect (let’s face it there’s no way he would forget Mario’s (or Luigi’s) name. He whispered those names every day with malice and bitterness in his voice). He eventually call Mario by his real name because they are now rivals and bowser think Mario is deserving of his respect, but Luigi’s various nicknames just stuck because it roll easier on the tongue, and it rub salt onto that insecurity of Luigi being forever inferior to Mario.

When he mellowed out and get into a relationship with Luigi, I imagine he have to start practices calling Luigi by his name. sometimes a “Greenie”, “Greenbean” or “Greenstache” might slip out, though this time it’s more of an affectionate thing and not malice. Not that Luigi mind, he’s been called “green” his whole life.

Thank you for sharing! I hope you have a nice day :D

[alarrytale]

Sorry for running to you Marte, but I just can’t with some fans. As you wrote earlier, we are so used to live from the crumbs that now this was a huge shock but apparently even this isn’t enough for some as they now run around and saying how there was something off about them, how Louis was weird and not enjoying the match like Oli did, that they were in a different sections and so they must be broken up and of course we have no clear evidence of them hanging out or spotted together and talking etc etc etc.

Like if those anons aren’t actual trolls hiding behind anxious/skeptical larries then I don’t know what else those fans want from them when they are still very much closeted, even when they were in the very same vip zone, they still couldn’t be fully themselves and be all lovey dovey and we don’t know if we had just a lucky day and they won’t be at the same continent for another months or if we can slowly get used to them being at the same place because it brought them so much good press and attention.

Hi, anon!

You can come running to me, but you already know what i'm going to say! Curate your own fandom experience. Events like this are going to cause strong emotions, and you'll get to see the full spectrum. People's love, happiness and relief are going to show, and so are people's insecurities, disbelief and paranoia. People will react differently. Some are just happy we get something after years, and some are immediately skeptical and fearing the worst. Some are overplaying it and some are downplaying it. Some are trolling and some are not. Ignore, mute or block what you don’t like.

Going by Louis' behaviour, i think he was nervous. After hundreds of shows of Louis being nervous and anxious, fans should recognise how he acts when he's feeling this by now. He was also surrounded by suits, so maybe he also wanted to temper his reaction. Louis knows this wasn't just an important match, it was also a larry outing. He knew he was going to get attention.

[avengedbiologist]

number 6 for the pride asks!

pop off about boys in the band

Thank you kitty for this 😌

Warning for potential spoilers to the Boys in the band (both versions of the movie)

Now let me not shut up cause I genuinely believe everyone should watch this, whether it's the 2020 movie, the 1970 movie or the on stage play. It's a movie about a birthday party where 7 gay men are invited, it's a lovely view into gay life in the late 60s, which is interesting to compare to life now. Each man has small parts of their life shown to set the scene, and even with such show snippets of their lives we do learn their basic personalities and jobs, it also sets up the relationships between characters. All the characters in this movie have their part to play and are all equally important. Showing various types of homosexual in the 60s, from the self loathing to the midnight cowboy.

The start of this movie is nicer and light (in the original 1970s movie the lighting is so interesting, it truly shows the mood throughout, how the events start light but the scene gets dark as the mood does) it shows an interesting scene between Michael and Donald, which sheds alot of light on who they both are as people, how Michael was an alcoholic but he found god again, and Donald who doesn't like being in the city but came for a doctor's appointment. Their dialogue in this and in the whole movie is so well written and interesting, it's quick and witty. We see more of Michael's character when we meet his old friend Alan who calls him. Alan is a straight man, who is a pivotal character later on. We see Michael's insecurities around himself and homosexuality, he's scared of Alan finding out cause he's not ready yet, and Alan invites himself over, which worries Michael more as it's the night 6 other homosexual men will be there.

The party starts with the first guests arriving. Hank, Larry and Emory. Hank and Larry are lovers, which is an interesting new dynamic brought to the story, though only one of them is 100% dedicated to the relationship. And Emory is a flamboyant homosexual. Which both at the time and in the modern movie was criticized for his character being too over bearing but I think it's important to see the different types of homosexual but also this upbeat attitude really makes his later emotions and vulnerabilities more pronounced. This new group coming in shows more of the characters again, I fear I'll be saying that a lot but I guess that's how stories work. It adds insecurity to Hank and Larry's relationship as we learn that Larry and Donald have 'met' before. We soon meet Bernard, a black homosexual. This adds layers to the story as we, especially in the original movie, explore not only the homophobia faced but the racism Bernard faces.

This is where the party starts to ramp up, music plays, dancing begins and it's quite nice to see. Unfortunately that changes when Alan arrives, Hank answers the door as the rest are dancing, as soon as Alan sees the men dancing he is uncomfortable and as soon as Michael sees Alan he stops, embarrassed by it. We learn a lot about Alan in this bit, he's a homophobe, we hear him talk about all the other characters, saying Emory is one that he cannot stand, that he doesn't like the way he behaves, but he does like Hank very much. Which I find interesting. Hank throughout is shown to be more 'straight passing' than the rest, he dresses more 'straight' (as Michael mentions earlier when he says he dressed more 'straight' to pass in school, explaining the outfits he used to wear whilst describing Hank's exact outfit) which I think helps Alan bond with him more, we see throughout Alan's time there that he is very attached to Hank, they begin by bonding over marriage. It is revealed later that Hank left his wife for Larry.

A new character arrives downstairs. Enter Cowboy, a handsome yet dumb prostitute Emory hires as a present for Harold (the birthday boy). We learn of his smarts early on with him singing happy birthday to Michael, saying he forgot the information Emory had previously given him.

This is where the darker side starts to come out. Emory and Alan fight, starting verbal ending up physical, Alan calling Emory a 'faggot' and punching him till he bleeds, this sends everyone moving. Rushing to get Alan off Emory. Michael however stands still, watching the scene before his eyes. Finally the final character of the group arrives. Harold, who arrives mid fight, is a fun character. The lines between him and Michael are so interesting, I'd quote em but there's too many to choose, they bring each other down in the most well written way. Genuinely I could do a deep dive into this and the writing but Alas what is time. Birthday gifts are given and food is eaten.

They are sitting outside but it begins to rain, forcing them all to sit in a room together, the rain potentially foreshadowing a grim outlook. They decide to play a game, using the phone. Call someone you love the most and tell them you love them. Points given for different things said. This may not seem like such a crazy thing to do but for homosexuals in the 1960s it was. In this scene we learn so much about the characters, about the men they loved, about the lives they lived. I found them all interesting but Hank and Larry's calls were interesting. We learn of Hanks insecurities with the men Larry has cheated on him with, and we learn Larry's need to have all the men he can, we do see insecurities in Larry, as soon as Hank picks up the phone he needs to know who he's calling. Inevitably they call each other, well Hank calls their answering phone and Larry calls the phone in the room. They seem to make up. The 2020 version of the movie shows them making up after however the original does not, it just mentions they've gone upstairs. Alan is also a prominent part of their calls, he had got close to Hank but is immediately uncomfortable when finding out Hank does love Larry and leaves his wife for him.

After a fight with Michael it's Alan's phone call, who he ends up calling his wife, this in turn ends the party. It's not fully shown where the characters go in the original, tho in the 2020 version it shows them leaving, in cabs, at a cafe etc.

Finally we are back to Michael and Donald, the way it begins, Michael has been a force throughout, brutal and sharp, but alone with Donald he breaks down, his insecurities stronger than ever.

I know I've just babbled and I have not done this bit of media justice but I would highly recommend! All the characters, the sets, the writing is incredible and I hope that it comes to the UK again so I have the chance to see it on stage. I have 2 programmes from UK shows because I need to collect like a crazy person for this but of media.

[br1ghtestlight]

random thought but i love eugene mirman's gene sounds ESPECIALLY when gene is sleeping. they're so good & cute

louise tina bob and linda looking @ gene literally exactly like this when he forgets how his song goes at breakfast LMAOO

love that tina and louise seem to actually pay attention to what songs gene is writing and what they're about despite the fact that there are SO MANY. supportive family <3

gene's dream.... bro that was god speaking to you. like for real wtf

also im only a minute in and there are SO MANY good screenshots already he's such a cutie i love him so much!!!! <3 gene episodes my beloved

"Now I'm going to change into last night's pajamas, AKA my only pajamas, and brush my teeth with Tina's toothbrush because that's what I accidentally did last night."

"Wait, what?"

gene and tina are so silly?? 😭

me and gene share many similarities including waking up in the middle of the night every two hours for no fucking reason. like THATS relatable

MR AMBROSE APPEARANCE LETS FUCKING GOOO‼️‼️ why does his voice sound slightly sped up is he okay. does he have a new voice actor?? he sounds slightly off not like in a bad way its just strange

THERE WAS A NEW VOICE ACTOR BCUZ BILLY EICHNER WASNT CREDITED maybe bcuz its such a small appearance but thats very weird. i feel like mickey fans in season 12 episode 6 when loren did that horrible mickey impression 😭😭 also whoever did his voice in this episode wasnt credited so it was somebody from the main cast doing an impression of him. will try to figure out who. sorry episode review cancelled i need to figure out who the hell voiced mr ambrose in this episode

based on the fact that u cant obviously tell who it is i dont think its eugene mirman and probably not h jon benjiman?? dan mintz can only do one voice so its not him either. probably either john roberts larry murphy or a random crew member who they didnt bother to credit

(most likely billy eischner just wasn't avaliable to voice mr ambrose due to his movie career etc so i dont blame them but it was noticeable enough to ME that i needed to figure it out. not even a bad impression honestly the average fan wouldnt notice)

"What do you lucid dream about?"

"I do revenge stuff on people who were mean to me in high school, some fantasy and science fiction, some adult stuff I can't tell you about."

this is literally the gayest thing mr ambrose has ever said omg FHFMDDJKSKS i cant believe this drama club ass nerd was bullied in high school who could have guessed. not me thats for sure

(now somebody has to write a fanfic about mr ambrose having Adult Stuff dreams about mr frond. i want this on my desk by 3pm tomorrow)

love mr ambrose and his gay ass curly hair..... mr ambrose my beloved <33 kisses u

i dont have anything to say im just strangely invested in gene's lucid dreaming plot at this point. Love all his silly little dreams and its incredible he never seems to have any nightmares or anything!!

this is reminding me of the movie where gene had a dream and he was scared that he wasn't good at music and that people weren't going to like his performance and the aliens came down to told him to stop 😭😭💔 his insecurity that he might not be that good a musician literally makes me cry. he's so sweet and kindhearted my babyy boy

CAN I SKIP SCHOOL AND GO BACK TO SLEEP LMAO

"Even successful musicians went to sixth grade, Gene."

"That's a MYTH!!"

weirdly mr ambrose started sounding completely normal at some point like did his voice actor come back and just wasn't credited?? or whoever did this impression was REALLY good jfc

mr ambrose HATES these fuckign kids bro

HES SO UNHINGED LMAO 😭😭

NOT THE STARING AGAIN. why are they literally just this image every single time gene plays music in this episode im gonna cry

love this specific frame of gene running his hand through his hair

awww bob is such a good dad

sidenote but this subplot with tina and louise is so stupid it actually made me laugh LMAO the fucking girl cricket. thr female cricket. like what if he's gay huh what then

"or if she's not his type she also makes a great best friend. she's a good listener" THANK YOU louise for acknowledging the cricket might be gay. she's an ally 🙏

AWW GENE WRITING HIS SONG <3 eugene mirman isnt a Good singer (not hating he literally says that all the time. they have to record each line seperately bcuz he cant sing on key) so its hard to tell when they're trying to make gene's songs seem good or not but this is really sweet. u can tell he just loves music so much

why is gene's song kinda making me emotional..... like this show is usually 50/50 on if it actually wants to take gene's songwriting ability seriously but in this episode its so clear how much he LOVES music and songwriting and how talented he is at it. he has trouble with focus and commitment sometimes but thats never an issue when it comes to his music and he'd happily spend an entire afternoon writing a song from start to finish (even skipping out on dinner) because he was so hyperfocused. love how much respect they give gene in this episode tbh

deeply appreciate the "larry murphy as teddy" credit despite teddy not having one single line in this entire episode. Literally just a legacy credit at this point

I LOVED THIS EPISODE 😭😭💕 i dont think it'll be as widely popular as some other episodes this season but as a gene fan and an artist this episode really resonated with me. the ending sequence was actually really beautiful (gives me the same vibes as "your heart's not broken its only growing" tbh) and i loved gene's song and all the different costumes they put him in for his dreams!! tina and louise's subplot was really cute too. very enjoyable episode if you're a gene fan or just a casual viewer who wishes he got more focus. he's SO SWEET and so passionate <3

[pliskin]

Ok the. Geeta meta so I can get it off my chest bc some posts on here are deeply troubling in the way they will vilify her for having character flaws. Not going to talk about sweatlord team composition/battle mechanics just purely her writing and the story

Let me preface by saying this, you need to stop applying real world class and workplace dynamics in a series that is literally based on a utopia. There is no reason for you at all to extrapolate someone like larry working three jobs to mean he is living paycheck-to-paycheck and is being exploited financially; he lives comfortably from the simple fact he goes out to eat regularly. That’s not someone living in poverty.

To talk about larry more because this is where geeta catches the most ire, let’s talk about geeta’s insistence that larry use flying-types in the e4, to larry’s dismay. This is where geeta starts to meddle, and comes across as thinking she knows what’s best for larry (and other members of the league). I do think it’s completely fine to think she’s controlling in this aspect, and it is a character flaw of hers. She’s the boss, she’s bossy, she wants change where she wants improvement, she exerts that hierarchal power.

So she tells larry to use flying-types, and he’ll lead you to believe he’s not happy about that. But is that true? His design reflects both his flying and normal affinities. When you speak to larry again for your rematch, he starts telling you:

He’s admitting that his viewpoint, that resigning himself to normalcy, means he’ll never get to see everything there is in life. That is character progression! Or it could’ve been something he knew all along. It’s hard to tell with larry, when he seems to suggest he’s not always telling the truth during your first gym battle with him.

Not only that, but he also tells you that geeta tells him to stop working overtime. That is not indicative of an exploitive boss. Geeta from these lines carries so much compassion it honestly hurts that a lot of people will choose to misconstrue that, or not notice. It was an order to choose flying-types, but it made larry reconsider sticking to only what he knows. It’s nurturing for him, it’s wanting to see him at his full potential. It’s coming from a place of kindness. It’s telling him to work less. LARRY chooses to overwork.

Every other gym leader that has some trouble with her, it is in my opinion chalked up to their own insecurity and anxiety over being assessed. Lots of gym leaders are apathetic over their gym leader status and would rather pursue their other careers. Tulip’s dislike stems literally from jealousy over Geeta’s beauty:

I just want to say. A lot of characters being uneasy with her is NOT THAT DEEP. Tulip is jealous of her bc she is a big ass lesbian and thinks geeta is beautiful. And that is one of geeta’s more egregious relationships, along with larry, who has already been spoken for. It is not indicative of anything even nearly sinister of what the fandom has cooked up in their heads.

She meddles, and she’s underdeveloped and under-utilized, and that’s it. She’s not your real-life boss. She has flaws indicative of her role as the big boss in the region. It’s not a pass, but you’d hope to think people would extend some sympathy to that, and not interpret literally everything she does as bad faith as one possibly can. I don’t understand it. Her design being based on a glimmora makes one wonder her relationship to area zero, and I think it’s completely fine to theorize, but the insistence to demonize her through extremely inauthentic critiques makes me think you don’t hate her, just what she represents as a “boss”.

[louisisalarrie]

thank you for all the love and support. again, after all my years here, I’m usually immune to this stuff. but when I get a million anons saying horrible shit, it does affect me. I’m not trying to be an “insider”, I’m providing industry info to y’all who are interested, and sharing my love and support to larry. I hate how insecure these folks are to come into my blog to harass me, but just part of the gig I guess. anyway, sorry for my chaotic text posts about this all, but yeah. I would never do this shit to anyone, no matter what they believe in. louis and Harry don’t deserve half the people who are “fans” of them, if said fans are gonna harass others. fucking grow up. I don’t care what you believe in, at the end of the day, but your fave wouldn’t want this.

[blair-the-juggalho]

YOOOOOOO

Aassim and/or Ben with an S/O who seems like, cold/rude to other people but then when like, they come in S/O immediately is all sweet and giddy and happy

Yeah ok, I’m sorry I didn’t fully get your request as I’m a bit stupid lmao but I took this as

“They seem really distant until their partner walks in then they’re all giddy”? I hopes this was right lmao

Sorry if there r shot btw!

TWDG Aasim and Ben with an S/O who’s only giddy when they’re around

Ben

He doesn’t know why tbh he’s a bit of an insecure lad!

He always thought he made the room more dim yk?

But every-time he sees you look miserable, then you make eye contact with him and your eyes light up it makes him feel so amazing!

He’s never seen anyone be so giddy by his presence before lmao

This man just feels so honoured

You make him feel a little bit more confident in himself :)

So others in the group may find it a bit weird ahem Kenny or Larry ahem

Like you two will be chilling all happy together and one of them will be like

“you where being so moody before and yer all happy and giddy over that idiot?”

It would start a bit of an argument

But everyone needs to mind their business!

It’s not your fault that the only amazing person in the group is the tall ahh scaredy-cat lmao

Aasim

It made him feel so much more confident!

The first time you met, he was kinda put off by you only because you seemed so grumpy and rude

But once you two got together you where a totally different person

And he loves it!

Every time he’d see you light up when he entered a room made him feel so important

He would also give you a goofy, love filled smile lmao

The group would all get so happy when he would join you too lmao

Like everyone is equally quite because they’re too scared to annoy you

But then Aasim is there to save the day and flip yer mood upside down lmao

[azzibuckets]

People are too gullible to believe a random uconn student, if that person even is a uconn student. Why would a student just come on Tumblr to gossip that is weird. Seems like people are projecting their insecurities. If Paige was really doing anything wrong, Azzi would not want anything to do with her.

i honestly try not to give too much thought or weight to all the gossip going around! i think paige and azzi are together but im not gonna analyze every little thing they do. i remember when i was a 1d fan way back in the day it was so exhausting when all the larries would try to find meaning in everything 🤷🏼‍♀️ it is what it is

[marley-manson]

inspired by the obnoxious anon haunting majorbaby lol:

In the past I’ve said I could see BJ as either gay or bi, which is technically true, but I don’t actually headcanon him as bi because BJ’s sexuality is only interesting to me if he’s gay. like, imo it’s the only sexual orientation that intersects with his characterization in a meaningful or worthwhile way.

BJ’s character is ‘archetypal poster boy for the 50s,’ and BJ’s story is about being obsessed with his wife as a coping mechanism, because he needs an image of an idyllic future to focus on while he’s in Korea. The cracks in BJ’s veneer begin to show when he reveals resentment over conforming to expectations (Wheelers and Dealers), when he reveals repressed rage which is explicitly tied to his fear of losing/not being good enough for his roles (hence the heavyhanded ‘replacements’ theme in Period of Adjustment), when he reveals insecurity over Peg needing him (several episodes where he freaks out about her being too independent or potentially cheating), and, when it comes to relevant flaws, when he straight up tells someone else he’d have an affair with her if it wasn’t for the fact that he needs his coping mechanism during his stay in a war zone (”I can’t go from hello to I love you because of the damn war!”)

You can argue for different interpretations of several of these moments individually if you want, but together, whether intentionally or not, they add up to a pretty consistent picture of a guy enamoured not with Peg and Erin specifically, but with being a perfect guy with a wife and child he supports.

So if he’s straight then he goes home and either stays married and lives happily ever after, which is both boring and thematically incorrect if we tie all these moments together as a coherent characterization rather than dismissing them as random disparate dramatic episodes a badly written character careens between, or he goes home and his marriage crashes and burns and he becomes serial remarriage guy, as Larry Gelbart has tongue-in-cheekly suggested, which is thematically correct but also boring.

If he’s bi see above. Maybe he explores his sexuality too, maybe he hooks up with Hawkeye, but it doesn’t add anything to his character. He’s attracted to women, he’s theoretically able to live happily ever after with one, he’s got nothing but his issues as a conformer in the 50s standing in his way of happy hetero ever after. He can still achieve his thematically appropriate divorce ending, but his sexuality doesn’t figure in one way or another, it’s incidental.

If he’s gay then it adds something. It enriches his role as 50s family guy poster boy by making it a fundamentally false image that he could never fit into, as well as adding a dimension to why he’s so desperate to cling to that image. It fits in neatly with his repression and resentment of being the great guy everyone likes (Wheelers and Dealers again), and even plays off the implication that he’s been dealing with negative feelings most of his life, which we can assume based on the way he describes his pranks as taking his feelings out on other people, and the fact that he was a hardcore practical joker pre-war too.

It even fits the satirical sensibility of the show when he was first introduced. To take BJ at face value in season 4 as Trapper’s replacement just straight up doesn’t work for me, and if we were meant to take him at face value then it’s a major misstep imo. The show consistently subverted its archetypal 50s characters. Norman Rockwell kid in Love and Marriage turned out to be a sex trafficker, Frank and Margaret are both giant judgmental hypocrites, everyone loves having sex and cheating. The satire was largely focused on the military, but it utilized the fact that it’s a period piece to make fun of the idealized, propagandic 50s image a lot. If BJ, who’s practically a 50s car ad come to life, was meant to be a straightforward picture-perfect dude thrown into a tragic situation, then the show really dropped the satirical ball by implying that an archetype like BJ genuinely is rightfully aspirational.

Which, yk, it very well might’ve, but if so then I’m gonna add some context in my own headcanons that makes his character fit the satire better, in addition to being more interesting, fun, and thematically appropriate.