#skam predictions

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FRIEND AGREED TO WATCH SKAM WITH ME IN A FEW WEEKS 2016 IS SO BACK BABY

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Tag Game Tuesday: 911 Lone Star Fandom Edition

Thank you for the tags! @thisbuildinghasfeelings @rmd-writes & @goldenskykaysani

When did you first start watching Lone Star? Who or what introduced you to the show?

I first started watching LS around the 2nd or 3rd episode of season 1 after seeing some adorable gifs of Owen & TK floating around on my tumblr feed.

I wish I could find out who patient zero was that first brought them to my attention from my follow list, but I think it must've been someone from the Skam fandom? maybe?

Which season is your favorite?

Season 3, baby!! and ngl, I highly doubt anything will top it at this point just based off where the plots have gone since.

Who is your favorite character? (Bonus: If you answered TK or Carlos, who is your favorite besides them?)

I mean - y'all knew what the answer would be to this one, right? Obviously Paul is my favorite. I do also really love TK. I know I have a reputation for loving Paul because I get very animated about him LOL... but I would like to put TK in my pocket and keep him safe forever, thank you.

Top five episodes. Go!

3.13

2.09

3.08

2.08

3.04

If you could pick any character to be given a "begins" episode, who would it be and what would that episode look like?

Paul. One hundred percent, I need it from Paul. I know everyone and their brother is going to or has answered Carlos for this and that tracks for a tarlos based fandom... but my unpopular opinion is that we've gotten quite a bit of character backstory for him this past season compared to some others like Nancy, Paul, and Marj. I feel like Paul has been part of the core group since the beginning but hasn't seen the amount of meaty plots as some of the others have. He's due!

What is a scenario or storyline that you would like to see in season 5?

Okay, I have two ideas for this: - an episode in which some of the characters who rarely interact are somehow trapped together due to some kind of emergency/disaster/storm and must navigate their way out together while the rest of the team helps from the outside. There are a few groupings we could use for it, but I personally would have the potential pairings be one of the following (or all three at once??): Paul & Tommy... TK & Grace... Judd & Carlos. I feel like these 3 pairings are people we don't get to see interact one-on-one often (or at all) and it would be super fun! - a true HEAT WAVE. they very briefly had that heat thing happen in 4x01 but I want a whole episode about a temperature heat wave and how first responders have to deal with them. this is TEXAS, c'mon. Plus the theme of heat throughout the episode could pop up in various character's stories. Tarlos = sexy heat. One of the firefighters = heat in the form of pressure in their job like a promotion of some kind. etc.

What do you think is going on in this still?

I have absolutely no fucking clue 😂 So I will instead direct you to this wonderful little spec fic by @littlemissmarianna As much as I hate everything to do with the Gabriel plot and tbh am not excited to see its continuation... if they manage to pull something off like that fic, I might actually enjoy some of it!

We all know about the elusive 5x05 spicy scene that has been teased, so what is your prediction for how it could possibly top 1x02?

... soooooooo I must confess something here...

*whispers* I don't actually know all about the elusive 5.05 spicy scene. someone needs to fill me in. I have not been paying attention to spoilers & speculation as much this time around since last season's speculation went so terribly for me 🤭🤣

Where was the Tarlos honeymoon in your mind?

Something about Carlos "getting homesick after a weekend in Branson" just tickles me. and the sarcastic way TK talks about the idea of Carlos wanting to travel the world also just amuses me to no end...

so this paired with the way the wedding went down, I think TK wouldn't want to make Carlos travel very far. or leave his mother so soon. I think TK wants his husband to feel as safe and comfortable as possible and so they spend a weekend at a nice spa/resort near Austin. Some place like this: Miraval Austin and then spend the rest of their honeymoon week bundled up together at home.

Shoutout one of your favorite fan creations.

for fics, I'm gonna be a little lazy here and link some of my previous themed fic rec lists:

but truly there are some wonderful fics in those lists!!! For some fanart: - this one by @whatsintheboxmh is one of my faves. ankle grab my beloved. 🥺🥰 - this one of s5 TK by @fitzherbertssmolder is so adorable! - this one of BUTTERCUP! by @greentealycheejelly is absolutely precious. - this one of Paul & Marjan!! by @heartstringsduet is amazingggg. give me all the paul fanart - this one of Grace by @yorit1 is stunning.

I'm not sure who has already done this, but I'm gonna tag some mutuals that I don't think I've seen it from yet (no pressure though!!) @lemonlyman-dotcom @herefortarlos @tkstrandreyes @three-drink-amy @littlemissmarianna @mikibwrites @alrightbuckaroo

[lusthurts]

writing meme about me!

no official tag but thought maybe time to share more about myself! mostly because I want to know more about you all as well, and @sperrywink extended an invite to seblaine mutuals so I will do the same!

How did you get into writing fanfiction?

I discovered it on accident as most of us do - I was on the Glee wiki I think? There was a link to select fanfics on the ship pages at the time, and I started reading one of the Finchel ones, and it was game over for me lol - I started writing my own a while after that, and I participated in a variety of Glee RPGs that inspired me to write other characters. I was in one of those massive Glee RPGs in like 2011 on fanfiction.net, and it was very formative for me in terms of connecting with the rest of the fandom and wanting to do more of that. RPGs are also so great for exposing you to ships you never would've liked or even thought of before, although all my current ships came from elsewhere lol

oh, and there was the whole escapism from family shit that was going down at the time thing - that was a huge factor for sure

2. How many fandoms have you written in?

I've almost exclusively been writing for the Glee fandom since the beginning, although the ships I've written for have changed drastically throughout that time. I've dabbled in some other things as well depending on my special interest at the moment, but I always come back to Glee. Other fandoms I've written for include The Outsiders, Degrassi, How I Met Your Mother, 13 Reasons Why, Girl Meets World, and Skam ! none of these are published anywhere anymore though as far as I know, it's all far too embarrassing (and yes I'm aware that's the most bizarre mix of fandoms ever)

3. How many years have you been writing fanfiction?

at least 12, I wanna say I started around 2012ish?

4. Do you read or write more fanfiction?

I genuinely think it's about equal, but it comes in waves. Sometimes I'm reading more, sometimes I'm writing more. I'm almost always working on something and I'm also almost always in the middle of reading a long fic.

5. What is one way you've improved as a writer?

I think I've gotten a lot better at writing comedy and ensemble dialogue. I like writing the silly goofy scenes with large friend groups a lot, especially when I feel like I've nailed the character's voices enough that I don't even need dialogue tags to know who said each line.

6. What's the weirdest topic you researched for a writing project?

Ohio geography lmao - I like always have Google Maps pulled up trying to map out different locations and how far drives would be, etc. I also have researched a ton about various colleges (especially for my current WIP since these characters are actively applying for college rn) and France (never been there, constantly have to write stuff that takes place there).

7. What's your favorite type of comment to receive on your work?

I genuinely do love all comments! I especially loves one that are specific/mention parts of the chapter or the fic that they enjoyed or thoughts that they had while reading. I also like chatting about the characters and canon and their predictions/hopes for the rest of the fic. The length doesn't really matter so much - I love long comments and short comments, and I try my best to respond to all of them.

8. What's the most fringe trope/topic you write about?

Idk I kinda write a lot of infidelity and toxic relationship stuff. Seblaine is the main ship I write for nowadays, and the nature of their relationship lends itself to a lot of infidelity in their process of getting together. I also just love writing angst, so even when I'm writing established relationships, they end up being sort of toxic throughout especially given the traits of both characters. I just find it more fun and probable to write a slightly toxic relationship than a 100% healthy one.

9. What is the hardest type of story for you to write?

PWP - I struggle so much with writing smut, although I like to think I've gotten a bit better at it recently. I'm also trying to get better at writing ensemble fics, but it's definitely a struggle for me to give each ship/character enough attention. And I'm pretty awful at world building, so anything remotely fantasy, sci fi, etc. is a huge struggle for me.

10. What is the easiest type?

slow burns! I've gotten so much better at delaying the characters from getting together for a really long time in fics and it's soooo fun. I prefer a character centric slow burn with lots of sexual tension and an arc that involves characters moving from enemies/friends/strangers to lovers over the course of many months or years.

11. Where do you do your writing? What platform? When?

I like to write outside of my own home - something about physically relocating makes me way more productive. I write a ton on planes (I travel a lot for work). I also love a good coffee shop, Panera, park, library, etc.

I write in Word and publish to AO3 - used to write in Google Docs but it's so slow and laggy so I much prefer Word. Used to publish on fanfiction.net but I will never go anywhere else now that I've transitioned to AO3, the far superior fanfic site lol

I am most productive with writing either during the day if I'm somewhere other than at home or in the middle of the night in bed - my most productive hours at home are between like midnight and 3 am

12. What is something you've been too nervous/intimidated to write, but would love to write one day?

I recently got over my fear of PWP and published a one shot that I'm very proud of. I have many ideas for things similar that I'd like to work through in the future!!

Most of this is fandom specific though - I'm super intimidated to write for big fandoms because I've gotten so comfortable in the Glee fandom, especially writing Seblaine which has a relatively small audience in comparison. I'd love to write Marauders, but that fandom is HUGE and very intimidating because there is so much lore and fanon to mess up. I hope to give it a shot one day though!

13. What made you choose your username?

it's a song lyric! lust hurts comes from the song "Barcelona Boots" by Arlie - the lyric goes "Lust hurts, could you bear it for me?" and I thought that was very fitting for someone like me who's obsessed with romance in fiction but can't be bothered with it in my real life

any of my mutuals are welcome to participate! I'll specifically throw in a tag for @daisyishedwig @calsvoid @xonceinadream @andyandersmythe bc these are the ones that come up first when I go to tag haha

[skamenglishsubs]

They gave me polls!

Moahahaha you stupid hellsite, you're gonna regret giving me this power! Oh, you gave it to everyone? I'm not special? Aw crap.

Anyway, this first poll is going to be very formulaic and predictable, but there's a method to this, I promise.

They're in the order of first episode air date, not my favourite order or anything, don't read anything into it, even though I predict that either France or Druck will win this one. Just stick with me, and before you vote in tomorrow's poll, remember how you voted in this one.

[talkingbl]

Thai BLs for the BL Newb

Everybody's making lists of Thai BLs they'd recommend to a person who has never watched one before and I'm not exempt.

For me, I'd want to know a little more about the person I'm recommending to, because that could change my list significantly. But, for just a general audience, I'd recommend BLs based on the following criteria:

High production value is a must. This includes good sound quality and original sound tracks. None of that royalty-free mess that runs rampant in the lower-tier companies.

Good-to-strong acting is also a must. No matter how good the story is going to get, people will drop Ep. 1 if the acting seems questionable.

Novel story. I chose "novel" rather than "complex" or subjective adjectives like "good" because 1) everyone's taste is different and 2) complex doesn't always mean better.

Consistent but not predictable pacing/storytelling. Even once a viewer is hooked, it is still easy to lose them/leave a bad taste in their mouth if the story doesn't maintain the momentum.

With these criteria in mind, I'd recommend the following Thai BLs--

Recommendations

Love of Siam (2007). The Love of Siam is one of the most engaging coming of age stories I have ever watched. It is gorgeously filmed and very much gives film festival, critically acclaimed, indie hit that is very suited to a global palette. It's not soap-y like most BLs tend to be and features 3/4 of my essential elements. While the story is not so novel in the sense that you've never seen a plot like it before, it is one of the best executed pieces of Thai media I have seen, and that eclipses the want for a "novel" or unique story.

And though some like to argue over whether it can be classified as a BL, I feel like if we can say shows like SKAM and Love Class have "BL storylines", then we can classify a story about two boys exploring their sexuality and love for one another as containing a BOYS LOVE element.

I Told Sunset About You (2020). This is like if The Love of Siam were a late 2010s-accurate series instead of a film. It has the exact same positives of The Love of Siam, but has even more experimental mise en scene and directing. It has a strong international appeal because of its distinctly non-soap-y (and consequently more cinematic) approach. I think folks who aren't used to the lakorn style can easily dive into this one.

Not Me (2021). Not Me is like a 2.5/4. It no doubt has a novel story and consistent storytelling, but there are noticeable gaps between the best actors in the show and the worst. Plus, the production value can be very inconsistent in that it reuses shots, the audio isn't always perfect, and sometimes you feel like you can see the effects instead of not noticing them.

Honorable Mentions

Moonlight Chicken (2023). This is another one with a more arthouse aesthetic. However, there are moments where the acting is questionable and the production value can be better. It also suffers from the fact that not every storyline is equally as consistent. Still, it is an incredibly strong showing from GMMTV, that I'd recommend to folks who are looking for a more grounded adult-centered story than the aforementioned recommendations.

Manner of Death (2020). This is another novel story with decent acting and high production value. I wouldn't recommend it off-rip because the story is a little confusing, and the acting quality isn't super consistent, but it does have the appeal of many series that seem to reach international audiences these days.

[levok]

I’ve just started watching Skam and I so wish that Young Royals was 10 episodes. The slower pace and time to really invest in the story is just amazing.

If you count minutes, yr is way longer than skam… BUT, it would have been lovely if the eps was spread out with one eps a week, instead of binging it all at once. Maybe even cutting the eps in half and enjoyed it over 12 weeks? 😶‍🌫️ I think that would have given a feeling of not being rushed the same way, and for us to dwell in every detail. Discuss and predict before everything was revealed.

it ofc also makes a difference that skam is more realistic and not so intense with drama upon drama.

[worm-priest]

Ok so I watched Skam france s 12 and i’m so happy i stopped watching any Skam remakes a long time ago

Even though every season has its own character it all feels so repetitive and predictable at this point. The characters don’t really have any personality beyond the stereotype they represent. I still aprecciate that they chose to cover asexuality but for me it just felt copy pasted from other seasons but with asexuality thrown on top.

I know people like to shit on Skam france but it really does make me miss the og show, where everything felt deeply thought out and meaningfull.

The weirdest thing was that i felt like i couldn’t really empathise with the main character even though i’m myself asexual. It just didn’t feel like i could get in his head, like it should make me feel. And also i felt like he was treated like shit throughout the season and nobody REALLY took his feelings into account. To me it seemed like nobody cared about his feelings beside the girl he started dating for no reason.

He would talk about actual, valid concerns and everybody was like “you’re overreacting, it will be fine” but it doesnt work like that in real life. Actually the message of the season was kind of just “this is only a problem cause you’re not doing anything about this”, but the only problem they resolved was the relationship drama. They didn’t even show actual problems asexual people face in ace/allo relationships. The only problems were coming from the asexual person because first he couldn’t have a conversation with his girlfriend and next he was distancing himself from the other girl.

They could have shown his girlfriend breaking up with him after he comes out as asexual. Or they could talk about ace people being pressured even after coming out to their partners. They could actually show psychologists who think being asexual is a sign of disorder!!! They could have done so many things but instead they just did the regular: “i’m unhappy cause i’m queer and alone -> i get into problems cause i don’t understand/hide my identity -> coming out -> i’m happy now”

It was somewhat watchable so i have to give them that 🤷

[edvinception]

It’s a good thing to keep expectations at bay. Fans don’t realise how tough and highly competitive the entertainment industry is. Sometimes talent alone isn’t enough to secure someone a stable, long term career. Even A-listers have experienced career slumps. We don’t know the future. It’s not badmouthing if some predict that their careers will follow the general rule of actors who were once part of a hugely successful series (like the Skam actors). It’s just a pattern.

I agree. I think these high expectations are what's harmful. If people immediately think failure when in a year or two they are not working in Hollywood or on a huge movie I think we have huge problems. And I think it's very unfair to the actors.

[evyisaks]

If Byler do happen then SKAM S3 officially predicted and spoiled the endgame.

Isak, the closeted gay main character, saying that his "crush" looks like El from stranger things. But then he ended up with a guy.

Like imagine Isak and Even watching Stranger Things and Isak being all "Idk, Mike is sus. I said that Emma looked like Eleven, and well I was just joking but look at me now"

[lucidpantone]

In one of ur older asks on the acting future of the yr cast, u said u were surprised by how well the skam france cast is doing. Honestly it was so obvious to me that this cast would do well since their mains always manage to deliver great performances despite shitty writing. Also their film industry is thriving ( biggest in Europe, Cannes major world movie festival and the mini french film festivals in NYC, LA, London...) & Hollywood love French actors. As much as we rightfully criticize the show, I'm sure that if one cast member from the skam universe ends up being a huge international star, it will be someone from the oui oui baguette remake.

Did I say that? I can't remember. I feel like I have always praised skam france for their casting especially their 1st gen had some great actors and 2nd gen was great too honestly. I see those guys on Netflix all the time in other shows so makes me happy to see them thrive. I see some of the italia cast on other shows too.Espana kinda of went under the radar and druck I saw michi in that amazon prime show and then haven't seen him in anything else. Wtfock DS is in that netflix show due to premiere this year and Herbots did that movie and not sure what he is working on now. Alot of the skam actors tho seem to flow into netflix shows. Like magnus from og skam went to ragnorock. But yea i do think the skam fr cast has alot of luck landing netflix shows because i see them in stuff all the time. If I had to make a devilish prediction of who would make it hollywood big IDK its tough i use to think skam og but with young royals coming up I dont think that anymore. So your probably right it will probably be someone from skam fr. Frenchies still have that dying corpse of a show on life support anyways hahahah.

[misanthroes]

21:21 earlier; My predictions are on point like hundred percento accurate

Can u tell i haven't gotten over skam yet it's 2023 JESUS

In any case, happy midterms tomorrow??????

[szamsson]

Dear Sana - Skam 2015

We live in a chaotic world where it is difficult to understand the rules. Because why are some people poor and other people rich?

Why do some people have to be refugees while others are safe?

And why is it that sometimes even though you try to do something good it’s still met with hate?

It’s not weird that people give up, that they stop believing the good. But thank you so much for not giving up.

Because even though it sometimes feels like it no one is ever alone. Each and everyone of us is part of the big chaos. And what you do today has an effect tomorrow.

It can be hard to say exactly what kind of effect, and usually you can’t see how everything fits together. But the effects of your actions are always there, somewhere in the chaos. In 100 years we may have machines that can predict effects of every action but until then we can trust this:

Fear spreads But,

Fortunately love does too

[skamenglishsubs]

A pattern of polls appears!

I've done two of these now, I hope you saw them and voted in them. If you didn't, that's ok, I'll wait for you here until you've found them and voted in them.

So, third poll, and I'm really hoping this will be a lot more interesting and a lot less predictable than the first two. I don't think everyone's top three will be the same, will they? Let's find out! And remember, don't vote for a remake you've already voted for, vote for your third favourite one.

Oh, and I'm using the schedule function to post these while I'm asleep, so if you think you can figure out what I think by being the first to answer and seeing the preliminary results, think again! 😛

[flightlessrobin99]

I think what I badly long for is to identify with a group.

I just want to feel like I belong. To be around people who feel a little like home. Like, I come into the room after a venture out in the wild world of social creatures and can breathe out and go, "ah, I have returned. To my people."

Even if I don't know them, I can feel like I know them. A subtle sense of predictability. Of identification. That I am a part of this group.

I'm tired of second guessing. Of adapting. Concealing. Acting.

I look at groups who identify as gay, but I don't feel like I fit into the unspoken prescription of beliefs and behaviors they commonly promote--the very fabric of what's supposed to tie them socially together. The fabulousness. Drags. "Honey". Slay.

Moreover, do I have to be white to fit in with the gays?

I used to look at Isak from SKAM and felt represented. But why do I feel like, now, the commonly represented "gay experience" can only feel truthfully lived by gays who are also white?

I look at Asian groups on my campus. And I don't feel like I fit in either. I feel no cultural closeness with "Asian-ness". I don't speak quietly or nod my head and apologize politely. I don't just agree. Or chuckle politely, like many Asians do in my community.

I look at people back home, in Indonesia, and I feel too... different. First of all, I feel the need to stay hypervigilant in every interaction I have with Indonesians, careful not to reveal my sexual orientation. Afraid of judgement, rejection, repercussions.

I don't know, maybe the youth culture has gotten more Westernized and liberal to the point where my values intersect with them. I don't know. I'm just scared. And, online, etc., why do I not feel like I identify with fellow Indonesians? If anything, I often feel the need to resent them as some sort of defense.

Even when I read them speaking in English, we sound so differently.

Am I a part of the international group?

Musician? Writers?

Where do I see myself?

Which group do I belong to?

Males? I've known since too long that I'm an outcast in that group.

I just want to have my people. I just want to identify. To be the norm in a group. To be common in a group. To be a "basic" something in a group. To be effortlessly relatable.

I don't know... Maybe I should zoom out a little and look at this more objectively. I'm glad I recognized this longing. But it might not be as miserable and romantic that this post depicts it to be. It just is. It's good to recognize, and let this recognition lead our path to a happier road...

[inseparable-cities]

Druck Prediction Shitpost

Shitpost because anything could happen now and it’s driving us all crazy.  Here are some topics that may be addressed and could be plot drivers.

Jonas + Matteo

Jonas distancing himself from Matteo in s2

Jonas’ comment in s2 ep10 (the one we first saw Beanie Boy) - Hanna says that Matteo was worried about Jonas and Jonas gets defensive and says “he should talk to me then”…which is super hypocritical as he kept pushing Matteo away.  And then, the part that gut-punched me - when he says “he needs to get a girlfriend so he leaves me alone”.

Matteo was probably feeling so lonely and depressed because he was being shut-out completely and no one was there for him in return.  Jonas’ comments were spot-on foreshadowing as Matteo got closer to Sara, who was pretty and sweet and liked him, and was someone who “leads” and nudges their relationship along. 

Jonas unintentionally oblivious to Matteo’s depression in s3

Matteo’s seemingly apathetic exterior has served as such a big defense mechanism that he can hide his true feelings and deflect any attention.  It got easier and easier for him to slip behind that his closest friends, like Jonas, could reduce his identity to it.

Jonas waves off Carlos’ concern (in a text) that he was worried about Matteo and says it’s “just Matteo”

Two big examples where Jonas should have caught on that there was something going on with Matteo were in the party scenes.  In both parties Matteo is visibly upset about something and pushes his way between Jonas and a girl.  In the first party Matteo could be written off as “just [a grumpy] Matteo” but in the second Matteo runs and hides in his room for the rest of the party.  A casual check-in with text or a knock would have been nice but Jonas doesn’t “check-in” until he’s calling for Matteo to come out with them.  

Is Jonas blind to it or is he misplacing his priorities?  Both times he looks at Matteo as he walks away so he knows something is off but waves it off, as demonstrated in Carlos’ text.  

Now that Matteo skipped Abdi’s party I’m wondering how Jonas will take it or if the tension will wait to boil over if we get a trademark shitty end to ep5.  I have a feeling he will ignore his own behavior in s2 (pushing everyone away) and be more combative/take it personally than try to understand what is really going on.

Unresolved Jonas + Hanna and Matteo’s role in their break-up

I have always felt this would be a ticking time bomb in s3, especially with how they set-up Jonas and how hard he took the break-up.  It was refreshing to see the Jonas character, instead of the Eva, take on the falling apart at the seams storyline in s2 and thought it was a great catalyst for something big in s3.

Another reason I see a Jonas + Matteo rift is the Kiki vs Mia storyline that was brand new to s2.  The way Mia telling Kiki and Kiki wanting them to break-up if she really wanted to stay friends (and then Mia running back to Alex) created this extra and extra heated dynamic (and with some coaxing of Carlos to resolve...damn he’s such a surprising character and match for Kiki).

David + Matteo

Withdrawn(?) instead of elusive

With Even, Nico, and Eliott, they were elusive where Isak always just missed them or couldn’t find them, but with David we are being fed with how often Matteo spots him in the halls.  However, there is a different dynamic - instead of Even hunting down Isak, Matteo is always the one seeking.  And when David is found there is something withdrawn (still unsure of the right word) about him.  

It’s like he’s always holding himself back, like he’s trying to distance himself from something he is tempted by.  

It’s so weird that the only times we’ve seen him break out of that mold is when he comes to Matteo’s rescue - like saving him on the bus (and then being so open to the point of sharing his art book), to staying behind “to clean” when he knew Matteo was hidden away in his room (and comforting Matteo and almost kissing him), and then running away with him when Matteo was upset (and sharing somewhere he’s always want to go, teasing him, and kissing him).

The rest of the time, the only time David reached out first was the cheese toast text, but then left him on read all week.  The Even this reminds me the most of is Eliott where he wouldn’t respond to Lucas’ texts (even when he didn’t show up when they had plans)...but he would hunt Lucas down the next time he was at school (and feeling slightly better).  Matteo saw David a few times in ep4, barely, and never got the chance to invite David to the party for Abdi directly.  That’s so different than the Even seeking out Isak and initiating plans. 

Family Life

We met Laura in ep3 but don’t know much about David’s home life/living arrangements since we went to Matteo’s in ep2

Based on David’s dark sense of humor when commenting on why he transferred schools and about his parents we can guess there is something more going on

If assuming there will be a transgender storyline, the “killed someone and went into hiding” could refer to his transition and maybe moving/leaving a toxic situation.  I also think “that’s why they’re dead now” comments about his parents makes me think he’s cut them off (or they’ve cut him off) because of his transition.  I’m guessing David is living with his sister or a close relative. 

Physical Contact

Not going to comment on anything more than progression of physical contact could be a big driver to David retreating from Matteo.

Laura as Sonya

Laura is David’s protector, just like Sonya was to Even.  I think any moments where Sonya would step in would be replaced by Laura and that’s all I want to speculate on that cause it’ll tough anyway it goes.

However it goes Druck, I’m ready to be hurt.

[lolasrighthook]

idk how to say this but us druck fans as a whole tend to be the most critical / focused on social issues / ‘sjw’ out of all the remakes, which are in some ways quite similar to mailin in that we often ruin the ‘fun’ of a season by constant criticism in the tags (even though the criticism is mostly well thought-out).

mailin herself cannot stop looking at things through a social justice lens and cannot just relax and realise that the people around her will act in flawed ways. she is not willing to take a moment and realise what may lead a person to consume non-recyclable products etc. BUT at the same time the viewers are also not willing to accept that she is flawed and is perhaps using her sjw identity to make up for her insecurities + that despite how annoying she is she does care. you can never really expect a teenager to do that kind of thing perfectly. there are some interesting posts in the tag rn where people talk about how they themselves used to take on the identity of the person who is knowledgeable about social issues to make up for them feeling like they lack a strong character, or are still figuring out their own sense of morality. 

this season is not perfect and she is acting embarrassing and is not above criticism but this incessant need for people to separate themselves from her while at the same time being on a sm platform where communities act very similarly to her is a little jarring