#you cannot pay me to watch season 7 again tho

[frankensteined]

after five million years, i finally finished the vampire diaries 🥹 i've got a lot of thoughts and things that i could get into, but honestly the last chunk of the series was just looking to wrap up storylines and cram in as many last minute cameos as possible and i respect it because that's what i'd do too for a show that probably could've ended two seasons earlier, if we're being honest.

finale highlights include a really good salvatore brother speech, generations of bennett witches lending bonnie their strength to save the literal world, ghost!jo getting to see her daughters thriving, and lexi just like...being there.

finale lowlights include bonnie's "africa" travel brochure. just...the entire continent? in one brochure? okay. and also those shots of elena where you could see nina's actual short hair poking out from the long wig. editors were out sick that day, i guess!!

finale jumpscares include seeing jeremy and john gilbert again without warning. hey guys! forgot about you!

ALL IN ALL, i can safely say that i can definitely see why that, as a series, was a defining staple of the cw for as long as it was. it was a definite blueprint for a lot of other media to come, and there's a lot about it that actually holds up, even today! (there's also a lot about it that really, really doesn't, but that's another story altogether, that i won't get into here).

was it good? yeah! was it bad? yeah! would i watch it again? ...certain seasons! yeah! so i'll sign this off with a ranking of which seasons i enjoyed the most because everyone's got one of those if they've watched the show:

- seasons 1-3

- season 6

- seasons 4-5

- season 8

- season 7

(the first half of season 8 would've landed it at the very end because it's very bad, but the latter half of it was better than 85% of season 7, so here we are.)

it's over, friends! now i need to find some other messy CW series to power through in 2024 to fill the gap! poll incoming...eventually.

[coffee-at-annies]

which of these teams with hot starts (6 wins or more) do you honestly think are unsustainable and why? plus is there time for the penguins to turn it around still? apprently only 15% of the teams who are 4 pts out of a playoff spot by thanksgiving make the playoffs

I don’t pay attention to the standings or other teams. That’s too much hockey. I care about one team and one team only. I’ve got my teams-in-law but I could not tell you what the standings look like this early in the season.

In the spirit of your question, I have opened up the nhl app to look at the standings. Flyers are at five wins so they’re out of the running of your question. I don’t think they’ll be as dogshit as last year, start or no, but I think they have some of the most variance in the metro so it’ll be interesting to see if they heat up or cool down. TOR is at 4 wins they’ll heat up. Since they got Mathews they’re cursed to lose in the first round of the playoffs much to Steve Dangle’s eternal torment. At 7 wins, I’m not sure the Devils can keep it up. They’re very young. They’ve got the biggest potential to crash and burn. I don’t think the Rags have gotten any better from relying on their goalie to bail out their defense. If the league can figure out Igor or if he slips I think we’ll see them struggle. Tbh islanders are basically the same as rangers in my head cannot give you a read on them as a team plus we haven’t played them. Barzal is a cutie tho. Boston has its shit together currently but I haven’t checked in for an injury update and they may struggle if yesterdays injury was as bad as it looked. He’s the backup goalie but playoffs last year emphasized the importance of a healthy backup. Ppl keep saying the lightning will cool down and then they’ve made the scf three years in a row so idk. It’d be funny to have them miss the playoffs this year but idk what their offseason roster changes looked like. Buffalo and CBJ exist in the same place in my head where I get teams confused so like idk. I didn’t watch tonight so I can’t say if they’re cute or we’re shit.

Out west VGK is VGK. I doubt that’s sustainable but we’ll see. They’re one of the teams that was shenanigans with their LTIR iirc so whatever happens with that will effect things. I always think mcjesus is overrated but edm will probably continue being hot shit. Dallas at 6 wins and barely holding the lead in central feels right. Kings at 6 wins and in the wildcard feels right for the west but idk I wasn’t that impressed when they were in town. Avs are at 5 but they will probs heat up eventually. They don’t seem like the team to get cup fatigue even if they are hurting from free agency. Flames are at 5 wins and so are Wild so we’ll see how that shakes out. From my west coast moots they’re usually hot shit but who knows.

As for the thanksgiving thing, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. We could be one game from missing the playoffs and I’ll still be convinced we’re making it. I don’t care how terrible we look or how many points we’re behind, until you give me factual on paper proof that it’s not happening then I’m gonna be expecting playoff pens hockey. You cannot convince me otherwise.

I’m not much of an optimist but I’m not gonna panic. Yeah the losing streak sucks. Yeah blowing leads sucks. It’s November. There’s a lot of hockey left to play. We’re two points out of the wildcard spots, four points from the top of metro. Is it bad to lose in-conference games to teams like Boston or Buffalo? Yeah. I have faith however that whatever hole we find ourselves in we can dig ourselves out of it. Yeah sure McJesus is great but remember we have Sidney fucking Crosby as our captain. If you think he’s gonna let us miss the playoffs then you don’t know anything about the pens. They’ll figure it out. They’re a talented bunch.

[somestansomewhere]

Frank’s Dementia in 11a

Points to discuss:

Moments where Frank forgot.

Things he might be able to remember.

Other characters finding out.

Aftermath...

So to start of, I made a list of every instance in SEASON ELEVEN A, where Frank’s memory seemed a bit off, I’m not gonna analyze the whole series for this but I’m sure there’s more there. Now:

Moments Where Frank Forgot

11x01

1. Frank’s History of Chicago

While this does appear to imply just the opening monologue, there are actually several moments throughout the episode where Frank is talking about the Gallagher’s running Chicago to Alan. And while this seems like typical “Frank being drunk nonsense”, plus a spectacular opening to the season... I now see it in a different light especially after:

2. Frank’s Memory Elixir

Frank LITERALLY has a line asking for “memory elixir”, meaning booze, which Alan hands him. Ironic since he has ALCOHOLIC DEMENTIA. You can’t tell me that wasn’t intentional!

3. He Forgot Bars Were Closed

Now, I may be reaching here... BUT when Frank enters The Alibi for the first time this season (what a grand enterence btw) he says “I heard somewhere all bars were open again”. V responds by saying something along the lines of “three weeks ago maybe” and that the mayor shut them down again. Frank says “Well who the hell can keep track”. And okay, yeah maybe Frank genuinely didn’t know... but this is the bar he goes to EVERYDAY. Not to mention if they shut down less than THREE WEEKS AGO, Frank should know... idk this one might not count but I added it anyway. Kermit is unaware of bars being open/shut down in 11x03 so moving on:

11x02

4. The Alibi’s Secret Enterence

Okay, again REACHING! However, when Frank entered The Alibi through the Keg Zone door he forgot to use the “secret knock” and Kev had to remind him about it. Now in 11x01 he used the front door (and I’m not sure he knew to use the other door in that ep) but still at least he remembered to use the correct door in 11x02.

11x03

This is where it got noticeable.. strap in, here we go:

5. Taking Franny to School

He took her to the wrong school. This is the same person that knows the Southside perhaps better than his kids (lol), like the back of his hand! He not only took her to the wrong school but a middle/grade school. Franny is in elementary/preschool school. You can see in WHM’s face here that Frank was confused...

6. Uncle V and Aunt Kev

Maybe just a comedic slip up, but Frank calls Kev and V “Uncle V and Aunt Kev” as opposed to what they really are. Maybe he forgot? I’m reaching LOL.

7. Debbie Is Not Fiona

Frank talks about one of his favorite MEMORIES with Franny’s mom: Debbie, but “oh no, maybe that was Fiona”. Small moment, typical Frank but... nonetheless, poor memory. The writers are smart by mentioning Fiona in this scene... it’s “a Fiona mention”, we’re going to remember this, and that’s probably why they did it.

8. The Paper Store

Yeah, this was the first red flag for me and if I can recall, the moment EVERYONE knew something seemed off. Frank, walks out of the paper store with Franny and cannot remember where he is, or where they are headed. Once he is reminded of their “goals” for the day (by Franny, a five year old) he proceeds to head to the paper store... Franny once again let’s him know that they already went there and Frank notices the paper already in his (Franny’s) backpack. Ouch.

11x04

9. The Nation of Islam

Ooo this one hurt! After Frank suggests to visit The Nation of Islam in an attempt to get their help to get rid of the Milkoviches, him, Kev, and Liam do. We SEE them go there. It’s a whole scene, so later in the episode when Frank suggests to go ask them for help AGAIN as if it were a completely new idea, we as an audience know they already did that. As Kevin says they “JUST did that”. Frank forgot. Shit.

11x05

10. Mrs.McCurdy

Frank discusses with Kev about murdering Mrs.McCurdy, later he tries to murder her. We see it, we remember it becaue she grabbed Frank’s dick. It was funny, the scene evoked laughter, it forces the audience to remember it. Frank mindlessly walks into The Alibi and Kev asks Frank if he “did the thing”. Now at first Frank is confused. They were using “quotation talk” earlier so yeah I get it, but then when Kevin is more direct with Frank, Frank thinks Kev is implying that he had sex with Mrs.McCurdy... Frank is clearly confused. Only then does Kev point out that he meant MURDER. Frank takes a second, again if you watch he does not know what Kev is talking about, but then it hits him, and he remembers. Thus continuing the convo like nothing.

11x06

11. Monica

Now this one REALLY hurt. Frank’s first scene of the episode is a sex scene between him and Letty. She’s blonde, and Frank calls her Monica. He truly believes he is sleeping with Monica, only Monica is dead, she been since season seven. When Letty mentions that she isn’t Monica (thinking Frank calling her that was only a sex thing), we see WHM’s brilliant preformence once again. Frank doesn’t know what Letty means, he thinks she’s Monica. Then when he realizes she isn’t, he gets this lost dejected look on his face. He’s confused and knows that he keeps getting confused.

Frank says “I gotta get to work”. Letty asks him where he works and Frank is left bewildered.

12. Seven

Okay so remember Frank and Franny’s adventure in 11x03? Frank visits a dry cleaners to get some weed. They make a point of Franny saying that Frank will pay SEVEN for the weed. No offer is made and Frank must get it somewhere else. Throughout the episode Frank refterences SEVEN to Kev & V as the asking price to sell. We as an audience are forced to remember SEVEN. Also in 11x03, as Debbie frantically looks for Frank/Franny, she visits the dry cleaners where they were (retracing their steps). We as an audience have been there twice.

Now, in 11x06 Frank goes to pick up an order but like, we already saw him go there episodes ago. When the woman behind the counter literally tells him she has nothing for him and he argues with her, WE KNOW she is right. Once again, Frank forgot. I’m so sad. Not only that but Kev and V don’t have Frank going on runs anymore. Ian & Mickey are doing it... Frank is legit lost and forgot that he’s not doing that anymore, Kev tells him he’s not in 11x04.

Ms.G even says to Frank that she doesn’t need to write anything down to remember it because the “Mind’s a steel trap”. She doesn’t owe him... she can use her mind to remember where Frank cannot. The irony.

13. Pedestrian, Blue, Handlebar (abc)

a) Frank getting hit in the head results in him having a visit to the hospital where a nurse discovers that Frank has no clue how he got there and more specifically, how he got hit in the first place.

b) The saddest part, when asked his name he remembers FRANK. But has to look down at her sheet to know his last name is GALLAGHER. This is the man who walks around saying “It’s up to Frank Gallagher to save the neighborhood”. He forgot his last name.

c) The scene goes on, the nurse asks him to remember three words: pedestrian, blue, and handlebar. They discuss other things, then she asks him to tell her those words. It’s so abundantly clear that Frank just cannot. He doesn’t remember. He was told like 30sec ago and gets, for the first time ASHAMED. He’s the most shameless person ever (hence the title of the show) but now the tides have turned. He “doesn’t wanna play this game anymore”. Frank can recognize AGAIN that he is confused, only now he is forced to face it. The nurse noticed, she runs some tests and Frank learns that he has early stages of alcoholic dementia. This isn’t his liver, he can’t get a new one, this is his brain.

14. + 15. Letty & Terry

Just two bonuses, Frank wanders aimlessly into the Alibi again (like in 11x05) because it’s routine for him. Letty calls him over. Frank forgot they were supposed to meet there. :(

Frank and Terry on the porch: Maybe it’s just bad writing or they were trying to make a point but like a “Gallagher-Milkovich War” never happened??? We watched the show for 11 seasons... Also are the Milkoviches actually from Poland Frank? I’ll excuse that one cuz Ian mentioned it too, but I thought they wer Ukrainian. These seem like writing mistakes tho so oops.

Things He Might Be Able To Remember

Frank has his and Franny’s name tattooed on his body... he literally forgot his last name at the hospital. And if he forgets a bunch in 11b then that’ll be the payoff for the tattoo... he might not know why the tattoo is there or who the people are listed on his arm, or even what it means exactly, but he will know that Frank loves Franny.

Where he lives. Frank never threw out the paper with his diagnosis. He might remember his home, however the conflict comes in the fact that the Gallaghers might be selling it. He needs to be around people/places that are familiar to him. This could jeopardize his memory.

The Alibi is where Frank seems to just walk to or go to whenever he has no clue where he is or going but it’s subtle. I could see him getting lost and no one knowing where he is and Frank just being at the Alibi beacuse idk muscle memory? He’s on autopilot.

Early stages of ALCOHOLIC Dementia can improve. Like if maybe Frank were to tell someone and if he wasn’t removed from the Gallagher house, and oh I don’t know if Frank STOPPED DRINKING, he could remember. But I don’t think we’re heading in that direction, especially if the house is sold, and let’s face it... it looks that way.

Fiona? Will he forget her... this all feels reminiscent of 4x11.

Other Characters Finding Out

Franny, Kevin, and Liam, are the only people who have REALLY been subject to the possibility of noticing... but think about it. Franny is too young to notice anything, Kevin is not the brightest bulb, he doesn’t seem to realize it either, and Liam was exposed to it once, but at that time he was so scared about the Milkoviches that he didn’t notice it. Maybe if he saw it again, he would. Liam is smart enough.

I wonder if the Gallaghers will just find out the hard way (,like those stills from 11x08 are making me think,) or if anyone will begin to seriously pick up on it. I intially thought they would show Frank forgetting in front of each character until someone was able to notice but scratch that. They seem to be setting Lip up on the “alcoholic path” this season, (and I may go more into depth about that one another time, it’s another big post if I do get into it). But what will the Gallagher’s reactions/feelings be towards Frank’s diagnosis? Mickey and Ian had many Terry/Frank discussions in 11x06 literally setting up for it. It hurt when they all kept dismissing Frank because yup, they don’t know yet. They would have to help him in order to keep his memory maintained, but that’s the thing... Frank’s pride. He might deny their help even if they actually were to give it to him... Either way, I’m “looking forward” to see how this all unravels and how everyone finds out and what their reactions will be, which brings me to my final topic:

Aftermath...

So what happens? Will they sell the house, potentially causing Frank to forget? Will he not know his kids, his history? Will he die? Will Frank finally stop drinking... yeah I doubt that... So what WILL happen? Will the Gallaghers be left to take care of Frank? Will they even do that? Will he remember them?

What if in 1x01 Frank’s narration IS his memory? We see him talking about his kids to someone? It circles back? I don’t know, but either way I expect this whole thing to pull on our heartstrings. When the rest of the regulars find out... it’s gonna get real, and rough.

Interesting stuff coming up in 11b I’m sure. Let’s see how this plays out for our Protagonist and Patriarch: Frank Gallagher.

Omg, if you read through this, you are so cool and I really really appreciate you! Please send me an ask or write a note, I would love to get your take on the matter. 💙

Hope you enjoyed this analysis and I hope it didn’t go on too long.

[naysaltysalmon]

Shoutout to @tiburme for tagging me~!

Rules: Name 10 favorite characters from 10 different things and then tag 10 people.

Oh, massive spoilers below btw.

1. Gon Freecss from Hunter x Hunter: My favorite shounen protagonist by far. At first you think he’s your typical happy-go-lucky bouncy boye :D who definitely doesn’t have abandonment issues or self-destructive tendencies that literally actually almost kill him later on, and then, uwu... The amount of complexity that Gon has as a protagonist who hardly ever has stand-alone development is nothing short of astounding. How during the Chimera Ant Art his characterization totally dips off to the side to become an unknowable entity even to the audience, while still retaining amazing character development regardless -- not to mention how brilliantly daring his decision to threaten Komugi is that nearly every other author with such a happy-go-lucky protagonist would shy away from in cowardice -- is absolutely surreal to me. The more I think and write about Gon, the more I fall in love with him. If I ever meet his father, and by that I mean his real father, the creator, Togashi, I have nothing else to say but,,, well done, sir.

2. Tanjirou Kamado from Demon Slayer: I’m really hoping the Demon Slayer movie comes out soon because I absolutely love this boy and how charming he is. Unlike most protagonists, not just of shounen anime but of seemingly macho story lines that involve power-ups and training in general, Tanjirou never lets go of his kind heart. (Welp, except maybe in some cases when he’s facing the Upper Moons later on -- I haven’t caught up yet -- but WE’RE GONNA IGNORE THAT for now.) From the beginning, Tanjirou’s kindness isn’t an obstacle holding back his power, though other characters pose it that way, but rather he cultivates his empathy to grant peace to the demons he faces. He smiles in the face of anyone who treats him poorly because of his cluelessness, and that’s just so heartwarming to see, and dare I say subversive to the hardened, calculating, and cocky male protagonists we so often get. Good job, Gotouge.

3. Joseph Joestar from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Giorno Giovanna was a close second, but I gotta go with Joseph. He’s the one who made me fall in love with the series, and with the later parts too. Unlike Jonathan Joestar, who was chivalrous and manly, Joseph was a riot: colorful, arrogant, funny, but also extremely clever. I absolutely loved his, “Next you’ll say...!” because at first I expected it to just be him being an overconfident asshole and eventually he’d be proven wrong at the ~Dai Pinchi Moment~ (please excuse my weeb speech, I legit didn’t know what else to call it), but then he hit the mark every time and eventually I was just waiting for when he’d pull that out and it was so hype. Also I surely can’t forget his transformation as an old dude in Part 3 -- him screaming “OOHHHH MY GAAAWDDDA!” and “HOLY SHIIIT!” murdered me every time. And of course, last but not least, the raw fucking emotion when Caeser died -- the dude actually gave a shit and wasn’t made entirely of wit and absurdity, but heart too. Joseph set the tone for what JJBA was as a whole for me (fuck off with that “but Part 3/Part 4 is the best Part” bullshit, Part 2 will always be top tier for me because of Joseph Joestar’s brilliant, bright, and beautiful absurdity -- but Part 5 was really good too). Araki really is a genius.

4. Link from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess: My love for this series is a bit older than the series I’ve already mentioned, and TLoZ: TP was actually probably the first time I got seriously obsessed with a fandom. I love all the Links in their own ways, but Twilight Princess really drove home the “lone wolf chosen by the gods, fighting against the world” narrative for me. It made me feel important and strong at a time when no one cared about me. Seeing Link struggle silently through his quest with villagers who meant well but did nothing for him, and Midna who started out as a reluctant acquaintance and eventually became so much more, meant so much to me at the time I played the game. I will always love Twilight Princess the most because of what it did for me at one of the darkest times in my life, and because I felt completely and utterly immersed in every part of the story and gameplay through Link’s character, who was, and in many ways, still is, so relatable to me: Silent courage really is what I use to get through every day.

5. Greedling from Fullmetal Alchemist (Brotherhood): For once I’m not naming the protagonist of a series! Lissen, I still smile whenever I see the slightest reference to Edward Elric, but now he’s more of my childhood love. He’s just a part of my personality already? LOL. Anyway, FMA(B) has so many good characters that choosing just one doesn’t feel right (I mean, same with HxH tho). I say Greedling because that encompasses both Ling and Greed though, two of my favorite characters from the series! Ling’s apparent childishness in constantly running away from fights, making other people pay for his food, and failing to grasp the seriousness of the situation (until Lan Fan’s arm gets cut off lol oops) is so adorable and entertaining. He’s the best kind of idiot asshole, and I especially love how he teases Ed. After him and Greed fuse, Ling’s stout heart becomes even more apparent, as he constantly eggs Greed on to remember his past life, his friends, and become someone outside of Father/the Dwarf in the Flask. Conversely, Greed’s nonchalance and (of course) avarice are nothing short of entertaining and heartbreaking. Greed’s realization at the end, when he finally admitted to himself that what he wanted all along were “friends like these,” completely crushed me the first few times I watched FMAB. And when he’s screaming in the tunnels under Central after having killed Bido, remembering his friends, and he doesn’t understand why, and later attacks Wrath/King Bradley... that shit was so entertaining and cathartic to watch. None of his development feels like forced redemption, nor like it was too little development, since it mostly happens in the background and away from the “validating eyes” of the protagonists other than Ling. And at the end, when Ling and Greed work together to take down Bradley and all the soldiers invading Central HQ... it’s so beautiful. Many have said this before but I’ll say it again: Hiromu Arakawa wrote the perfect series.

6. Ciel Phantomhive from Black Butler: Another protagonist! And another older obsession of mine. Ciel remains in my mind to this day mainly for his heartlessness in relation to his age, and the fluidity with which Toboso tells his story. Normally when authors write younger characters into their serious stories, they make “child adults” of sorts, but Ciel feels totally realistic to the extent that he is both childish and adult to me. Obviously, Ciel is responsible and (normally) level-headed due to being the head of the Phantomhive household, but also from trauma. Yet, his cruelty at times is what sticks in my mind the most: You really feel that he’s someone who feels he’s been abandoned by the entire world, given his experiences, and that makes him disregard or use others sometimes in order to reach his own ends. Normally, authors would be too cowardly to let their protagonists, let alone child protagonists, go to such lengths to avenge their family, or carry out their duty as the dog of the military (looking at you, Arakawa -- she’s still a goddess tho). But Ciel is unforgiving. He lies to Snake and tells him his troupe is still alive. He murders the entire troupe because he’s triggered -- a childish decision, but driven with adult-like power due to trauma. It’s devastatingly riveting, and I cannot forget his unrelenting, contained rage to this day.

7. Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: The Clone Wars: This one may come as a shock to most of you, because I hardly ever post Star Wars let alone Ahsoka content on here -- but it’s true. Other than the blatant, half-assedly inserted heteroromantic partner they gave Ahsoka in, like, idk season 3??, Ahsoka is a fucking goddess. From her origin as a wee baby in the earlier seasons who didn’t really know what she was doing and was a bit of a cocky brat, to how she matures and becomes wise, resourceful, and fierce in the later seasons, I just love Ahsoka’s design and character to this day. The episodes that stick in my mind aside from the obvious are when she’s possessed by the Dark Side of the Force on that Force balance planet and her arrogance becomes so exaggerated that she threatens and attacks Anakin, her teacher. It was so fucking cathartic. Normally female characters, let alone young protagonist female characters, are never allowed to show the ugly sides of themselves in fiction, since women are always portrayed as perfect beautiful majestic angels or some bullshit like that. (Or they’re cocky/sexy/slutty villain women. ‘Kay then.) Seeing Ahsoka devolve into her basal desires and come out of it like hardly anything happened and she’s still a perfectly valid character was so amazing to see on a meta level; it wasn’t about her learning a lesson or anything, it was a thing that happened like any other character and then they moved the fuck on. I also distinctly remember the episode where she was trapped on that island/planet and she had to take out the aliens that were after her all by herself. That was so fucking empowering to watch and god fucking dammit I need to rewatch this series now. And of course, let us not forget the fact that the entire time, we were all expecting Ahsoka to just be another domino in Anakin’s downfall -- and she was, but not through the refrigerator -- but through walking away from it all. That was so powerful and moving -- and heartbreaking. By the end of TCW, her character carried weight and agency in the narrative, and god, I only wish whoever wrote her could write more female characters in the future.

8. Tigress from Kung Fu Panda: Maybe another surprise, but I think she deserves this spot. Tigress is a female character who starts out as kind of an antagonist, given how she outright tells Po to leave the kung fu temple within the first day of him arriving. She’s even jealous of the fact that he’s chosen as the Dragon Warrior rather than her -- but that’s due to the backwash of years of trying to live up to the memory of Tai Lung in order to please Shifu (which means “master” in Chinese but ok I’ll shut up now), her master and mentor over the years. She never says this out loud in the movie, which is what makes her character more believable. Others even joke about how stoic she is (and not in bad taste). Her character development is definitely present for those who are looking -- but I put her on this list because I’m so happy the movie doesn’t make it some huge dramatic emotional thing, because so often in media women are depicted as being overly-emotional and here Tigress is just a hurt child trying to make her mentor happy. But, she gets over it, her and Po become allies, even friends to each other -- she and Po talk like equals in the second and third movies, and she even tells him to back out of the fight with Lord Shen and he listens (I mean he doesn’t stay put but he doesn’t undermine her opinion either lol, like most jokesy protagonists of Western media would -- looking at you, Marvel). I like Tigress because she’s an antagonist without being a bitch, she’s powerful without being overpowered, and she’s not sexualized despite being a well-trained, at times jealous, and even emotionally awkward kung fu master. And I almost forgot to mention the best part: There is never an indication of romance between her and Po, or any other character, for that matter. She’s perfectly capable, complex, and lovely on her own terms. And that’s that on THAT.

9. Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit: I wanted to include at least one character protagonist from a live-action movie/book, lol. I feel like Bilbo’s pretty self-explanatory. He doesn’t wanna go on an adventure because he likes his doilies and warm sheets, but then Gandalf seduces him with the call to the outside world and possible death (LOL), and he fucking goes for it, grumbling the entire time. Isn’t that what any of us would do if given such a proposition? I like to think so. Bilbo obviously has his own gradual, evil transformation with the One Ring, becomes murderous and uses it to disappear, and grows a strong bromance with the King Under the Mountain (which happens in both the movie and the book), but I think what I like about him is that he really feels... down-to-earth? Like even though the adventure changes him, it never feels like he’s been stretched in a way that makes his core character traits of grumbling and bluntness disappear. He gets better at the whole adventuring thing, for sure, but he remains Bilbo, at least, to me, throughout the journey. It was heartwrenching watching him try to save Thorin in The Battle of Five Armies, honestly, but Bilbo’s the kind of character that I feel like has his own story and mythology aside from The Hobbit, and maybe that’s just the result of J.R.R. Tolkien writing the lore for every aspect of his universe, but My Point Still Stands. He feels like his own man apart from the series he’s in, yet he’s still so much fun in his series.

10. Barley Lightfoot from Onward: And last, this one is because I saw Onward yesterday and was pleasantly surprised by the characterization in it -- and anyone who thinks differently can kiss my *ss. :) I was not expecting the movie to take the twist of fleshing out the “annoying” (more like adorable) overconfident nerdy big brother. Normally those characters are swiped to the side because God Forbid The Comic Relief Have Any Sadness In Them. I was expecting the movie to focus on Ian’s journey to meet his fatha and that the movie would pull something stupid at the end like “oh actually there’s another phoenix gem underneath the school” or “actually since only his legs appeared then you still have 24 hours with him” or some shit like that, but I guess this isn’t an anime so those absurdist explanations wouldn’t hold water anyway. But still, for a kid’s movie, I was NOT expecting this movie to go so hard with the characterization. For once, the main character doesn’t get what he wants at the end, and instead realizes it’s his big brother, Barley, who’s been looking out for him his entire life. Meeting his dad would betray that reality. What happens instead is that the lovable big brother never actually said goodbye to their dad before he died, because when their dad got sick, said brother ran away from the hospital room in fear of all the life-sustaining equipment. (Is this some meta thing about Chris Pratt and Guardians of the Galaxy? Off topic and call me stupid, but I didn’t realize Chris Pratt plays him until I saw everyone freaking out about it afterward on Tumblr laksjdflak.) So instead, the lovable big brother talks to the dad at the end, and unconfident younger brother grows confidence and thanks big bro for being with him his entire life. It was so touching, dude. I cry. But the moment that sticks in my mind the most was when Ian was crossing the invisible bridge... Ian needed to have confidence in himself to be able to cross over a chasm in their path, and Barley knew that if Ian didn’t believe in himself, he would fall and die. They tie a rope around Ian for good measure, and Barley encourages him the entire way, but halfway over, the rope comes loose and slips off. Barley sees this and starts panicking, but of course continues to encourage Ian so that Ian will get to the other side. What got to me wasn’t the fact that he faked it for Ian, but that there are actual tears running down his face as he’s encouraging Ian to get to the other side, because he knows otherwise Ian wouldn’t have the confidence and would fall to his death. Like dude, that raw, complex emotion in a kid’s movie?! DUDE?! I was fucking surprised. The clear anxiety and grief in Barley’s face as Ian’s totally clueless and even dancing around in the air was just too much, omfg. Of course, then it’s played off for laughs, but... I guess that makes sense for the annoying overconfident nerdy big bro character. :’)

Okay these are way longer than I anticipated and I’m sorry, but also I’m really not. Hope you enjoyed reading my thoughts on my favs!

Seems I don’t talk to that many people on here anymore: @stupidbluejay @mirycactusito @chronicstarlight

[helihi]

The Good, The Bad, and The Dirty: RWBY Vol 6 E 12

I wish I could’ve enjoyed this, but the fact that this episode could’ve been perfectly merged with last weeks episode for a rightful 23-25 minute episodes makes me angry.

Overall rating: 3/10

A.N.: First we got all buildup, now we got all pay off. Why do they keep doing this?

The Good:

Quick spoilers for the review ahead: most of the contents of this section are about the Bee vs. Adam fight. In fact, the 3/10 rating is earned because of this since I was just bored during the fist half and during the cliffhanger.

A quick shoutout to Ruby for figuring out an alternative way to neutralize Cordovin without yelling it or making it as obvious as Oscar’s plan was. TBH the writers did a poor job trying to execute the first plan by being just as obvious to make it not work.

This week the fight between Blake, Yang and Adam continues, but unlike last week, both girls get to fight by each others side. What’s really interesting about the scenes showcased on this episode is the way both adapt to their current circumstances and still manage to get that sweet Bumbleby combo we’ve experienced in previous volumes.

They are both quick on their feet, always in sync. Blake’s evasive technique and light hits help to destabilize Adam while Yang carries the punch (literally). She distracts him and positions him right where Yang needs him to be. Not only that, but she makes sure Adam cannot absorb any of Yang’s heavy hits, completely conscious of how that can backfire.

Of course, the ribbon combo attack the pair is known for makes a comeback. This time, Yang grabs what’s left of Gambol Shroud to protect Blake and is the one throwing her partner around.

The flying cat Faunus is not strong enough to break Adam’s stance and she’s thrown away, and her aura breaks. Like everyone guessed, Blake’s aura is purple, the same shade Yang’s bandana is ;)

Now is Yang’s turn to hold her ground against Adam while she keeps an eye on Blake, who could easily fall to there death. hOW THE FUCK CAN SHE CLIMB WITH HEELS.

“The moment of truth, Yang. Do you think you’re faster than you were at Beacon?”

Yang trembles.

“Me neither.”

Here’s the second thing I wanted to point out about this fight: Adam still tries to use manipulation to get the upper hand. He knows a part of Blake still fears him, and he knows Yang’s trauma is associated with him.

Again and again he has tried to exploit this, but once more: he fails.

Yang goes for an evasive tactic rather than an offensive one, more proof of her character development.

Adam continues taunting, because he has no other tools or tactics he can use. He desperately tries to clutch to power, even though last episode showed him that Yang and Blake are at their strongest when together.

This is why he wanted to sever that link in volume 3. Even if he didn’t know how good of a team they were, he knew the best way to break Blake was through Yang.

“What does she even see in you!” remarks how out of his element Adam is. He lost the fight before he actually lost it.

Yang’s Semblance makes a return, but TBH the animation was pretty underwhelming considering we’ve waited for its comeback for about 3 years. I think Adam’s Moonslice animation has been maintained. Everything from the color palette shift, to the way the red on his outfit lights up. His presence is there.

Yang’s Semblance doesn’t bust in victorious and glorious. It’s more like a tame flame. I appreciate the fire effects, and the way Yang’s moments are highlighted with 2D yellow effects, but where’e the frame distortion? The glowing red eyes? The final punch was nice, but overall, I’m disappointed.

Finally, the moment we all have been waiting for comes: Adam Taurus’s death. Have some popcorn peeps. There was no other way to end the whole arc, Adam was irredeemable.

If you wanted me to be honest, I thought Adam was going to fall to his death in some fight scenario where he was so consumed by anger and his obsession that he looses it; or Yang was going to be the one ending it.

Having them both kill him, with both halves of Gambol Shroud no less, is so fucking powerful and fitting. Of course, quite traumatic for Blake, who would be the one most affected by it.

I think they nailed the reaction. Aside from the obvs Bumbleby excitement, Blake breaking down, the remainder of the promise and Yang comforting her so delicately is the perfect way to end this arc.

Unfortunately, it isn’t quite as cathartic and beautiful since we’re cut short by the need to establish another cliff hanger.

The Bad:

I see people left and right on RT’s forms, Tumblr and YouTube praising the CRWBY for getting better at pacing or even “nailing” it.

Boi, oh boi, could you not be more wrong.

This episode could and should’ve been part of last episode. There’s no reason why any writer would cut the momentum episode 11 carried for a cheap cliff hanger and have the resolution to the fights be concluded 7 days later.

Do you know what real shows do? They make a two parter. A half an hour special.

I could bring up AtlA, but I’m going to bring up SU.

Do you know what’s going to happen next Monday on CN?

A 45 minute special Steven Universe season finale.

You know why?

Because the best way to finalize the diamond arc is by paying off all the buildup with a huge chunk of content! The decision to have the final 4 episodes group together to deliver some satisfactory pay off will be a blast.

Yes, we don’t know how season is going to end, but I can fucking tell you this special is the best way to end this arc.

SU’s atrocious schedule has made a lot of people drop the show, and I don;’t blame them. CN doesn’t know what its doing, and it’s purposefully killing shows with this (Se also: Adventure Time).

However, if there’s something the Crewniverse know how to do is delivering a story that can fit an episode.

A beginning/set up, a middle and a resolution/ending.

RWBY doesn’t do that. Episodes are: all build up, all buildup + some middle, some middle+tiny resolution.

The only way one can truly enjoy RWBY is by binge watching it, but unfortunately, RT doesn’t release the episodes Netflix style.

Do they change and adapt their writing because of this?

No, they don’t.

The problem wasn’t that the RWBY girls were separated, it’s that the writing team doesn’t know how to properly pace a story for an audience.

Also, is anyone bothered by the fact that no matter how many times Cordovin hit the Atlesian ship, that thing could still work?

Way to kill the momentum.

The Dirty:

I see a lot of people reflagging GIFs of Ruby and Qrow showing how much the girl has grown and how conflicted he might be, and TBH I see what you do.

I know Qrow looks at Ruby and probably thinks of Summer.

Summer is dead; Ruby is not, and Qrow wants to keep it that way. But Ruby is on her way to becoming an adult, she’s the leader on her team, a figure to her friends and the protagonist of the show. She has to show she’s prepared to take a stance.

Awesome scenes guys! You forgot something tho:

Rubys conflict.

Just like the glazed over Oscars big “this is what I stand for” moment of his arc, we never see Ruby at her weakest.

People complained of this during volume 4, but have you not notice she has not broken down or showed a real crisis? This 5 minutes with the apathy is not enough, and though I love her questioning Ozpin, I feel this needed more fuel.

Sometimes it feels like the writers know what a protagonist is supposed to sound like and act like, but don’t quite get how they got there.

Oh yeah, Grimm show up btw. We all knew this so meh.

Overall rating: 3/10

A.N.: Someone should really teach Miles and Kerry the ways episodes are structured. It’s season 6 and still haven’t grasped how to write an episodic series.

[aieunaoooosei]

Made in abyss

So I watched this anime while I had more important stuff to do. Which is my favourite activity. A friend of mine recommended it to me like a year ago but I never got around to watching it til now. And let me tell you. It might just be my favourite adventure anime. I gave it 8/10. I also watched the film that comes after the story. Cause there are 3 films but the first 2 films are just a recap of the story of the series. I didn't watch those, just the series and the last film.

Basically, this girl goes into the abyss to find her mom. And it's so much fun but also a bit fucked up. It's like oh yeah cute kids going on this wacky adventure to this dangerous place. Oh but it doesn't seem that dangerous, they are just fighting monsters and they're kinda slaying. And then episode like 7 hits and this child is dying and the other kid needs to amputate her arm and ur just like wtf I don't wanna see this, just go home, but going home is even harder and now ur crying. I didn't cry but I was stressed. Ik cause I watched this in my breaks at work and literally one of my coworkers asked me if I was okay cause I looked so concerned watching this. Anyways, the story is very interesting and right from the beginning it keeps u wanting more. Like all these secrets and adventures to come. It's a very easy watch in terms of keeping ur attention. Also, this concept of is it better to keep living in peace and security or going after ur dreams and aspirations even tho it's an unsure path and a dangerous road to follow. It's very cute, very like a child going on teen.

I've said this before and I'll say it again. For me, an anime needs to be visually appealing. And this anime is amazing in terms of character designs, world-building, animation and movement, unique art style. Everything is there. it's beautiful and different from any other anime. It has its own voice in terms of style. I never once thought oh that looks stupid or that looks kinda silly. The fight scenes are great as well, there aren't many. Like it's mostly the kids fighting monsters or running away from monsters, trying to find a way to survive. Except for the film, in the film, there's lots of action between characters and let's just say it slay the house boots down. Loved it. I love the character designs as well they are so cute, and I even drew Riko a couple of times. I love her, her outfits slay, I wish I had her wardrobe. The bunny girl is also great, I think her friend is my favourite character, bless her.

I like Reg as well, when he went berserk in the film I was like wtf slay tho king. And all the characters we meet along the way, the first white whistle, she's terrifying but now every time I'm at work and a customer is rude to me I channel her.

Even tho she's like more than 2 meters tall and I'm only 1,55 :(. I love her assistant, she or he is so cute and slays the nonbinary of it all. The outfit tho. I love the outfits.

But I think what I love the most is the world, What a beautiful and terrifying place. I wish I had a house there. Probably pay less rent than in London. But yeah, it's lovely every part of it is so different from the previous one. I mean I know that's the point but yeah.

And the music slaps. The opening and closing songs are amazing and just the music in general. But yeah that's pretty much it, I cannot wait for season 2, I haven't watched the trailer yet cause I don't wanna spoil anything for myself, but I'm looking forward. I think as long as the studio doesn't change it should be good. I mean this reminded me a lot of Promised Neverland. Like the concepts are very similar, but that shows 2 season flops so hard. And I also think the animation and designs of Made in Abyss are much better so I hope and pray it doesn't go down the same path.

[evenstevensranked]

#5: Season 3, Episode 1 - “The Kiss”

Season 3 begins with a bang -- bringing us one of the best, most memorable episodes the show has ever produced! Louis and Tawny accidentally kiss at lunch and the two decide to start dating!!! AHHHH! Everything's great until Tawny has to kiss Zack Estrada (yes, the saga continues once again) in the school play. The subplot is all about Donnie, who feels like a broken human because he never cries.

This is it, guys. The Top 5. The home stretch. The crème de la crème. Let’s go. 

This episode was a really big moment in my childhood. I was going through some old VHS tapes I found not too long ago, and came across one with this episode on it! That’s how you know it was a major deal. The first minute or so was cut off on the recording, and this was before all of our TVs had in-depth guides at our fingertips -- so I had no idea what episode was going to be airing. All I knew was “Even Stevens is up next!” So as soon as I saw it was the kiss episode, I popped in that tape and recorded this thing ASAP. I was a tweenage hopeless romantic with a crush on Shia LaBeouf. Of course I had to record the episode where Louis gets a girlfriend. 

It opens with Louis and Tawny at lunch together being adorable, trading snacks and sides until each of their lunches are completely different from what they started with. When suddenly, Tawny ~gets something in her eye.~ The oldest cliché in the book! I love it. Louis gets reaaal close to Tawny and goes diggin’ for gold in her eye, eventually identifying the “thing” as a soy cookie crumb. That’s when some person bumps into Louis and thankfully Tawny’s lips are there to break his fall.

The two are in absolute stunned silence once they break apart. It was a magical moment, clearly, as you can see. Ren interrupts their mutual daze by walking over with Zack Estrada and Tom in tow, reminding Tawny that she has a fitting for the school play. This does a hard cut to Louis’ room after school that day. Twitty dramatically spits out his drink when he hears the news: “DUDE! THIS IS HUGE YOU KISSED TAWNY?!?!” 

I’ve mentioned before that Even Stevens comes across as more of a ~bro show~ in comparison to the majority of Disney Channel shows which typically follow a teen girl as the lead. This is why I love rare moments like this scene between Louis and Twitty. Two guy best friends freaking out about one of them kissing a girl for the first time. I feel like we never see this on Disney Channel anymore. It feels so real and genuine too, especially for these characters. Louis isn’t entirely sure if it counts as a kiss though, so Twitty demands to get the facts straight. (“Kissing is like basketball, either the ball went in the hoop or it didn’t!”) He asks Louis how long he kissed her for and Louis guesses it was a “one-Mississippi” length. Twitty rejoices. 

“SWISH, DUDE! You kissed her!”

Louis is elated. Both of them agree that Louis + Tawny = Beautiful. (Can’t argue there!) So much so, that Louis starts to skip around with happiness. One of my favorite parts of the whole episode is here, when Louis takes a moment to think about how Tawny might be feeling. He has a mental breakdown when he realizes “Wait, whoa. There she was... Eating her lunch... and I, like... JUMPED on her! For all I know, Tawny’s disgusted by me!” Louis Stevens is the kind of guy we all deserve. I know it’s such a small thing, but it’s something that has aged amazingly. This line stood out like a sore thumb to me given today’s political climate and the Me Too era. I’ve said a million times that this show has aged super gracefully because it really has. It’s not entirely perfect though. No show is without its blemishes. There are some things we haven’t made it to yet in the countdown that have definitely not aged very well, but we’ll get to that later. Let’s just say, this one little line shows that Louis has grown exponentially as not only a character, but a guy in general, and sets a good example. Twitty vows to go on a “fact-finding mission” for Louis to figure out how Tawny feels about the situation. 

Tawny is still back at school rehearsing for the play which was written by... you guessed it! REN STEVENS! This woman does everything. How does anyone else even have a job at LJH? Ren is in charge of everything ever. Ren’s brilliant and totally not boring play is about Abigail Adams, played by Tawny, and her relationship with John Adams, played by none other than Zack Estrada! Knowing these characters and their history, it’s clear that Zack is still into Tawny to some degree. Coach Tugnut is there because they apparently pay him $92 to be the theater advisor. I love how specific that amount is, lol. He has no problem telling Ren that her play is a pile of trash and needs to be spiced up if she wants to sell any tickets.

I love how Tom is playing the “lowly manservant.” He’s ridiculously dedicated to staying in character at all times throughout the episode. Tom’s the best. Tawny’s pattern mixing though. A plaid dress with red and black striped tights and Docs? She was so ~alternative.~ I love it. 

Zack is trying to ask Tawny out for a root beer when Twitty crashes the rehearsal and not so subtly tries to ask Tawny about the kiss, skirting around the issue by nervously asking stupid questions instead like “where are your parents from originally?” But of course, Tawny is freaking awesome and has no time for anyone's bs as usual. She literally says “I’m gonna stop you. Because eventually, you’re going to ask me about the kiss Louis gave me today at lunch. If he wants to talk to me about it, he can talk to me without your help. Tell him to meet me at his locker 10 minutes before first period,” YAAAASSSSSS! TAWNY IS NO NONSENSE AND ONE OF THE GREATEST FEMALE CHARACTERS ON DISNEY. Praise. 

The next morning Louis is waiting for Tawny at his locker and you’ve undoubtedly seen this screenshot of when he notices her walking his way: 

Smooth. For whatever reason this is one of the main images that comes up as a “Louis Stevens” search result, therefore nearly every single nostalgia article uses it. It’s kind of annoying. 

Louis and Tawny have a preciously awkward conversation, talking about how they both couldn’t sleep because they were up thinking about what happened. They’re also sort of skirting around the issue until Tawny puts her foot down once again: “Look, Louis, I like you. I always have. Since the first day I met you.” I am melting. Louis is so freaking happy and says “WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME?! WE COULD’A BEEN KISSIN’ UP A STORM!!!” Oh, wow. They immediately start dating and I’m a puddle of goo. Also, this happens. Which... yeah, lol. 95k notes. Wow. 

The first gif tho. Louis when Tawny was saying “I like you.” HOW GENUINE IS THAT FACE?! Shia won an Emmy for this so there is justice in the world. But yeah. They are so pure. :’)

This leads into a montage that spans possibly 3 days or so, showing us Louis and Tawny interacting as a couple. I hate that this is all we get. They should’ve stretched this montage into 3 episodes instead tbh. I live for this crap. 

“Hey, babe. Want some celery?” 

“Only 15 more hours ‘til I see you!” 

"Thanks for walking me to rehearsal.” “Oh, anything for my beautiful lady.” 

QUALITY CONTENT. Also, gotta love how polite Louis is being by wearing that hideous sweater Tawny knit for him. 

I love this episode because we get to see actual ~Boyfriend Louis~ for the first and pretty much only time, and man is it something. Once again this show nails the awkwardness of Junior High relationships. It’s so intense when you’re 14, right?! There’s no such thing as casually dating. You have to be all in, 24/7. It takes over your life because you’re not really equipped to mentally handle a serious relationship at 14. This is why I never get tired of watching TV teen relationships. They’re always endlessly entertaining to me. 

After watching a cheesy 1940s “Casablanca” knock-off romance movie with the fam, Ren realizes the “spice” her play needs is the passion of two people in love. She rewrites the play to make it more exciting and even adds in a passionate kiss between Abigail and John... a.k.a. Zack and Tawny... for the big finale. UH-OH! We’re introduced to Donnie’s little subplot there because Steve, Eileen, and even Beans -- bawled their eyes out at the movie but all Donnie could do was burp after stuffing his face through the whole thing. He starts to question “what’s wrong with me?!” because he felt no emotion whatsoever.  

Ren announces the script changes at the rehearsal Louis walked Tawny to a few screenshots above. Coach Tugnut observes Louis and Tawny’s obvious couple-y vibe and tells Louis “First girlfriend? Get ready for a lifetime of pain.” Oh, god. That’s the last thing you should tell Louis Stevens. He starts freaking out and it only gets worse when he hears Ren tell everyone about the addition of the big kiss and Zack cheers “YEEEEEAHHHH!!!!!! *transitions into a cough to cover his excitement*” Because as I mentioned, it’s clear that he’s still into Tawny. I feel like if it was anyone other than Zack, Louis might be okay with the kiss. There’s just something about this guy that he absolutely cannot deal with. We first saw Louis' jealousy over Zack and Tawny way back in Season 1 with "Easy Way" and then "Strictly Ballroom." We also see Louis become super jealous over Twitty's friendship with Zack towards the end of the series. Also... I swear, I did not plan for 3 out of 4 episodes in The Zack Estrada Saga to end up in the Top 10 and be counted down in serial order. Pretty cool that it worked out that way though, haha.

Louis feels that Ren’s rewrite is “too predictable” so he decides to write his own ending for the play and presents it to Ren at home that night. He envisions the story concluding with Abigail running to her husband and giving him a haircut. HAHAHA! Anything but a kiss! “I’ve never seen it before!” he says. Welp, he’s definitely right about his idea being unpredictable! lol. Imagine?! Of course, Ren can tell that Louis is actually just freaking out about Zack kissing Tawny and Louis is like “Are you trying to embarrass me in front of the whole school?!” -- But, would it really be that bad though? Would people taunt him like “lol ur girlfriend kissed another guy” or something? Because, like... It’s just a play. But then again, it is middle school. So. 

Louis is super down about the whole thing and Tawny finds him sulking on a bench the next day. She’s all “Hey, Cutie Pants! I’ve been looking all over for you!” -- ‘Cutie Pants’ is a little too far, lol. She brought Louis her “Tater Slabs,” which he declines. Side note: Are those supposed to be a form of Tater Tots? Because I feel like Disney Channel has a million different names for Tater Tots. They call them Tater Slabs here. These days, they’re calling them Baby Taters on Andi Mack. It’s just a constant reminder that “Tater Tots” is a registered trademark that Disney can’t say without coughing up the cash, lol.

Tawny asks Louis if something’s the matter and he’s like “I think you should quit the play” and pulls a bunch of bogus excuses out of his butt as for why. Tawny being Tawny cuts right to the chase: “Does this have anything to do with me kissing Zack?” I love this bit. She reassures him that all they’re doing is acting, it’s not real -- and there’s only one person she really wants to kiss. She asks Louis to promise he’ll be okay with it and Louis’ response of “Alright. I promise,” is the softest, most sincere thing I’ve ever heard this character say. It warms my heart every time. Tawny heads off to rehearsal and Louis is feeling prett-ay swaggy knowing he’s ~the only man in Tawny’s life~

I CAN’T DEAL WITH THIS. I also never knew what he was saying here, but I think I just realized he’s mouthing to himself “I’m the only one she really wants to kiss” 

Louis was just accepting the fact that it’s ONLY ACTING until he sees the newly unveiled poster for the play that features a cozy picture from dress rehearsal. 

CUT TO THE PLAY! It starts with a bit where Tawny/Abigail calls Tom’s character Renee “a loyal and faithful manservant.” Tom originally had a speech, but Ren cut it in her rewrite. So he milks his time on stage by saying “Thank you, thank you, thank you” repeatedly to Abigail. It’s great. Tawny and Zack are up there acting really well together! Louis’ whole family is whispering about how great their chemistry is and Louis is quaking. 

One of John’s lines in the play is that he will think of Abigail “on two occasions... when my eyes are open, and when they are closed,” -- Is that a Babyface reference?! HAHA. Louis can’t take it anymore so he goes running backstage and I’m not sure what he was planning to do, but he ends up going completely insane. He somehow managed to steal Tom’s costume right off his back and goes running on stage demanding for John to leave before kissing his wife goodbye. It’s so cringeworthy. I can’t help but laugh though when Louis says “You must come with me at once! You gotta send her a postcard, email, or something! We gotta miss rush-hour traffic!” LOL. 

Ren: “How did Louis get your clothes?!”

Tom: “He can be very persuasive...” 

What could Louis possibly have said to get Tom to strip?! Omg. 

Tom goes running on stage like ^ that in an attempt to save the play somehow and says “Excuse the undergarments, m’lady! I was under the cherry tree napping!” which was always one of my mom’s favorite lines, haha. Tom tries to drag Louis off stage but the entire play officially goes down in flames when Louis starts fighting Tom off of him. He goes rollin’ all over the stage, knocking down everything in his path -- completely ruining the set. It’s funny, but I also feel so bad for Tawny. Ugh. 

After Louis destroys the whole shebang, he tries to play it off by doing this... which is truly hilarious: 

Louis meets up with Tawny outside after the play and the two have such a dramatic conversation. I love it. Louis apologizes: “You gotta understand... I tried to be mature and cool. And the next thing I know, I’m up on stage wearing Tom’s pants! I’m really sorry.” It’s way more sincere than it sounds. Louis decides that he’s not ready for a relationship. This is actually such great character development for him. Interestingly, he’s mature enough to realize he’s NOT mature enough to seriously date someone. As upsetting and frustrating as it is to see the two break up, it’s also really satisfying to see him own up to his immaturity. This creates a true arc for when they finally get together in the series finale. It feels earned. Like they’re actually ready that time around. They decide to go back to being just friends for the time being. Before they part ways, however, Louis decides to leave Tawny with a super suave kiss?! What the heck?!

This was the biggest kiss of my entire childhood between two TV characters aside from Lizzie and Gordo at the end of The Lizzie McGuire Movie tbh. Everyone was expecting that Lizzie/Gordo kiss though. THIS one was outta left field here! This is so weird to me! He’s super smooth with Beans’ cousin later on and here he’s kissin’ Tawny like a pro. Idk, man. 

The episode ends with Donnie finally crying over that Babyface lyric: “When his eyes are open, and when his eyes are closed......... THAT’S ALL THE TIME!”

And that’s it! 

Gaaad, this episode is a classic. Like I said, it was a pretty big deal for 10 year old me, let me tell ya! I feel like it’s definitely one of the most memorable episodes ever. Not to mention, it technically has 3 plots (Louis/Tawny, Ren writing the play, and Donnie) and ALL OF THEM ARE INTERTWINED FLAWLESSLY! I gotta commend that. The only department I’d say this episode is lacking in is quotable dialogue. But that’s it really! It checks every box for me otherwise! This episode and the finale probably had a lot to do with Season 3 being my favorite as a kid, haha. 

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DAYS LATER but guess what i’m stealing this tag game from @cipherr​  :3c

— what was your last…

1. drink: water !!!! stay hydrated !!!! DRINK LOTS OF WATER 2. phone call: my mom it was her bday yesterday so called her ! 3. text message: Lissa !! (cipherr x3) 4. song you listened to: Warm Blood - Carly Rae Jepsen 5. time you cried: wednesday i wrote a short angst ficlet for @simplymomo​ and made myself cry :^) (it will be published and shared soonish momo is also a saint and is beta-ing for me :’D)

— have you ever…

6. dated someone twice: no 7. kissed someone and regretted it: Y E A H 8. been cheated on: not technically??? but a little listen it is a whole thing 9. lost someone special: hmm...again technically yeahhh but i never had them...and in all honesty being more removed from it now, what happened is, probably for the best :’) 10. been depressed: yeah 11. gotten drunk and thrown up: i think once maybe ...? i have been drunk very bad but it takes a lot to make me throw up i guess 

— fave colours

12. pink  13. blue 14. gold

— in the last year have you…

15. made new friends: yes! 16. fallen out of love: no 17. laughed until you cried: yes !!!! (a lot thanks to the yakuza games) 18. found out someone was talking about you: i don’t think so ? 19. met someone who changed you: Y E S and all for the better :3 20. found out who your friends are: uhhh ... i mean i think other than new friends, it hasn’t changed  21. kissed someone on your facebook friends list: nope 

— general

22. how many of your facebook friends do you know irl: most ?? but there are quite a few who are internet friends 23. do you have any pets: Loki my asshole son (cat), and Little Bastard who well the name says it (snake) 24. do you want to change your name: EVE IS THE NAME CHANGE LOL 25. what did you do for your last birthday: CAT CAFE  26. what time did you wake up today: 6:15 ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ 27. what were you doing at midnight last night: S L E E P 28. what is something you can’t wait for: LITERALLY COPYING LISSA’S ANSWER BUT ON THE FLIP OF going to see her dance recital and see her for the first time since college !!!! I CANNOT WAIT AAAAA 30. what are you listening to right now: yakuza kiwami is paused in the background so like ambient city noises 31. have you ever talked to a person named tom: i had a class friend in college who was named Tom he was a really chill cool person we worked on some projects together and he was a not shitty partner so that made him a good guy in my book 32. something that’s getting on your nerves: i cannot think of anything right now :’D 33. most visited website: atm probably twitter?? 34. hair colour: dark brown naturally, ends are dyed pink and blue ! 35. long or short hair: L O N G (but must be. longer)                                          36. do you have a crush on someone: buddy i don’t know how to identify crushes (if we’re counting fictional characters tho uhhh i am in deep with one rn that i think most people regularly talking to me/following me on twitter COULD PROBABLY GUESS LMAO) 37. what do you like about yourself: my hair, my eyes, my voice (not singing LOL), and my luck !! and there are probably other things to. I AM TRYING TO LIKE ALL OF MYSELF AS HARD AS I CAN ! THAT IS MY BIGGEST GOAL MOVING FORWARD. 38. want any piercings: more ear piercings and maybe a nose one one day??  39. blood type: A+  40. nicknames: evebunni (if that counts???? it is cute tho i would not be opposed) i am not opposed to nicknames in general i’ve just never really gotten any :’D 41. relationship status: singglleeee (but, mostly ok with it for once! also mostly daydreaming about fictional crush lmao) 42. sign: scorpop 43. pronouns: she/her 44. fave tv show: QUEER EYE 45. tattoos: a conversation i had last week: Me: “My dream is to get a sleeve from Horitomo-san one day, he does traditional Japanese tattoos!!” Friend: “Uhh do you know how painful tattoos are? Aren’t traditional Japanese ones the *makes gesture for tenbori*” Me: “....I have six tattoos??” Friend: “WAIT REALLY” Me: “Haha yeah, *rolls up sleeve to show wrist one since most easy to access* i even got solid black on wrist and almost fell asleep during it. Same with solid black on ankle. My tattoo artists have said I’m one of the most still people ever” (so, six tattoos: steampunk “cyborg” service panel on thigh, deadpool heart on left ankle, x-men symbol on right ankle (matching with @deedeepurr​), “the future is bullet proof the aftermath is secondary” back right shoulder (matching with mom), swedish tres kronor on collarbone, adventure zone bureau of balance symbol on left wrist)

46. right or left handed: right 47: ever had surgery: nope 48. piercings: two on bottom right ear, three on bottom of left ear + one up top 49. sport: I KINDA WISH NOW i just do my own workouts :’) 50. vacation: aaa probably China or Sweden or Japan...those are my top three ;v; 51. trainers: as in people training me ?? the guys from queer eye they trained me to live better and also my friends constantly inspiring me and pushing me to do better

— more general

52. eating: i ate more chips and guacamole today bc hey sometimes that’s a dinner 53. drinking: water!!!!! SO MUCH WATER 54. i’m about to watch: kiryu being the Best Dad for Haruka 55. waiting for: MY PHONE TO CHARGE 56. want: ....all the yakuza games.... 57. get married: ye if i find the right person 58. career: eeehhhhhh i have one that pays the bills and for now that’s enough !! i’ll find something else or what i want to do someday

— which is better

59. hugs or kisses: i love real crushing long tight hugs ;w; 60. lips or eyes: eyes 61. shorter or taller: taller ? but shorter isn’t bad. all heights are good 62. older or younger: same or older 63. nice arms or stomach: NICE ARMS NICE ARMS NICE ARMS 64. hookup or relationships: i don’t even know i feel like atm i’d rather have a relationship tho 65. troublemaker or hesitant: both have their merits!! i’m more hesitant so i feel comfortable around people who won’t push, but at the same time, sometimes having someone who will push you is a good thing !!

— have you ever

66. kissed a stranger:  yes 67. drank hard liquor: yes 68. turned someone down: yes 69. sex on first date: wasn’t even a date really >v>;; 70: broken someone’s heart: yeahh i think so and i still feel awful about it but, it would only have been worst if i kept going 71. had your heart broken: yeah 72. been arrested: no 73. cried when someone died: yes 74. fallen for a friend: oops we’re not talking about This :))))))

— do you believe in

75. yourself: for like the first time in my life I think i can actually say YES and it’s thanks to some really lovely wonderful people 76. miracles: ehhhhhh 77. love at first sight: ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 78. santa claus: no 79. angels: no

— misc

80. eye colour: hazel  81. best friends’ names: Lissa, Momo, Brin, Bryce/DeeDee, Emma ;3;  82. favourite movie: HHHHH it’s really hard to pickkkk ok probably Paprika only bc god i can watch that movie so many times and never tire of it 83. favourite actor: HAVING JUST SEEN PACIFIC RIM 2 at the moment it’s John Boyega (beauty is a burden) 84. favourite cartoon: miraculous ladybug ?? i still haven’t watched season 2 but i’m blanking on other cartoons lol 85. favourite teacher’s name: Michele !

i wasn’t even officially tagged so i won’t tag anyone but there is an open invitation if you want to do this go for it :’D

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Questions? :D

As you wish 😇1.You woke up naked next to the last person you texted, what would you say? - Soo… round 2 cause I’m need memories in order to say I'm not a virgin anymore lmao2.What’s going on between you and the last person you kissed? -Were both just living our lives. 3.If your boyfriend or girlfriend was into drugs, would you care? -Nah, I just might try it with them honestly. 4.Is your last name longer than six letters? -It's exactly 6 😎5 .Was your last kiss drunk or sober? -Sober. 6.Have you ever wanted to have someone but you messed it up? -I'm good at fucking up shit. 7.What does your last received text say? -at this moment, you just sent “I fell asleep😛” 8.How many times have you kissed the last person you kissed? -A lot, nobody counts that shit. 9.Where was your last kiss at? -Case High School I think. 10.When was the last time you saw your sister? -the 17th, that night. 11.What do you drink in the morning? -Water. 12.Where did you sleep last night? -In my dorm room. 13.Do you think relationships are hard? -They require a little work here and there but not necessarily a complicated thing to go through. They can be very simple if you allow it. Then again it depends on the circumstances I guess. 14.If you can go back and change something in the past 5 months, would you? -Idk now. Maybe small things but the way things have turned out as of right now, I'm alright with it. It obviously wasn't the end of the world. 15.You’re locked in a room with the last person you kissed, any problems? -Nah not really. It ended because it had to and we both had to figure out our own shit. If anything, we’d have a chat about our lives since then, after all he was my best friend back then. I for one would want to debunk some rumors about him being some kind of addict. 16.Would you rather it be sunny or rainy? -Sunny 🌞🌞🌞🌈17.Do you know anyone with the same middle name as you? -My middle name is very common; Renee. My mom named me after some woman she admired. But my old roommate Lindsey, me and her had the same middle name. It was weird but it was perfect. Still my favorite roommate ever. 18.Are you wearing jeans, sweatpants, or pajama pants? -White/tan shorts actually. 19.Do you think you'll be in a relationship 3 years from now? -That's assuming I can see into the future and I unfortunately can not. My track record so far says no but I'm optimistic nonetheless. 20.Does anyone like you? -Yea 😎21.Have you ever kissed anyone with a name that starts with an S? -No I have not lol22.Is the last person you kissed gay? -Yup🌈23.Is there a person you CANNOT stand? -There have been, but they are irrelevant as of now. Exactly how I like them 😁😈24.Have you ever considered getting a tattoo? -Many of times. I want a armband on my forearm. I want an elephant outline and a turtle maybe on my ankle or maybe shoulder. I also want a back piece but that's gonna hurt like a bitch and I'm not sure of what yet. 25.In the past week have you cried? -Nope. Takes a lot for me to really cry.26.What breed was the last dog you saw? -Don't know breeds like that but it was black and light brown/blonde. It looked just out of its puppy stage. A teenage puppy. It was in the garden below my window with its owner. 27.Do you dry off in the shower or out of the shower? -A combination of both. Just to not track too much water on the floor. Cause I'm not gonna clean that up if I do. 28.Have you ever kissed a football player? -Nope. 29.Do you think you're old? -eh sometimes. Just adult old tho like I'm not ready for all that adult, you know? 30.Do you like text messaging? -Depends on who I'm texting but yes I prefer it. 31. What type of day are you having?-Chaotic. But it has its moments. 32. Have you ever thought about getting your nose pierced?-Not seriously. 33. Do you prefer warm or cold weather?-Warm. 34. Is there a person of the opposite sex who means a lot to you?-My dad35. Would you prefer a relationship or a fling?-Relationship 36. Are you a simple or complicated person?-Complicated I think. What do you think? I'm curious 37. What song are you listening to?-Focus by H. E. R. Something I've been thinking about signing at one point actually. 38. When you say you’re sorry do you mean it?-Truly 🙍39. Is there a girl that knows everything or almost everything about you?-Yes, you know too much lol40. What made you start liking the person you like now?-You make me smile. 41. When did you last receive a text message?-2:59pm42. What is wrong with you right now?-Too much homework and my classes stress me out and I wish I had the summer away from school and I want to go away somewhere and I want to go to the beach and to be quite honest I'm sexuality frustrated lol but none of this is real news 😶43. How well do you know the last female you texted?-quite well 😈44. Does anyone disgust you?-eh, not really 45. Would you date someone right now if they asked?-Depends on who that someone is. 46. Are you in a good mood right now?-Sort of. I've had my nap today 😇47. Who was the last person you talked to in person?-The chick at the front desk who swiped me into the building. 48. What color shirt are you wearing?-Oh look, I'm actually wearing a shit this time haha it's white and gray and teal with black lobsters and crabs all over lol49. Has someone recently told you something you didn’t want to hear?-I'm in college. Any mentions of homework is something I don't want to hear. 50. Anyone you’re giving up on?-Don't think so. 51. Do you hate the person you fell hardest for?-Nope, I've moved on. 52. Have you ever thought about giving up on someone but couldn’t?-Oh yea53. Do you like rain?-Depends on the circumstances but yes. 54. Do you care if your boyfriend/girlfriend drinks?-Nope. I'll ask for a sip every once in awhile 55. Have you ever liked somebody and never told them?-Many of times. 56. Do you like to cuddle?-I'd like to cuddle57. Are you shy?-The shyest 58. Do you get along with girls?-Yep59. Have you dated the person you texted last?-Nope60. What do you carry with you at all times?-My wallet with my keys in them and a charger adapter cause not a lot of ppl have the same charger as me. Some meds for dairy consumption. Carmex, and phone. 61. If you were paid 1 million dollars to spend the night in a supposed haunted house, would you?-Sure only if I can camp out right in front of the door but let me hear and see some bullshit that's too close to me and I'm fucking out!62. Do you think you can last in a relationship for five months?-Definitely 63. Think back to October, were you in a relationship?-Nope64. The person you like kisses you on the forehead, do you find this cute?-Very65. Did anything “cute” happen in the last week?-I think something did but I can't remember what it was exactly. It'll require me to look back at some stuff but I'm lazy these days lol66. How old are the last three people you kissed?-Same age as me now I guess67. Would you rather pay to get your nails done or do them yourself?    -Do them myself. I'm not into going to salons and all that shit. I'm very low maintenance. I haven't painted my nails since high school and when I did, it was always black nail polish.68. Which do you like better- Zebra print or leopard print?    -neither but I'll go with leopard print if I must. 69. Do you have any stickers on your car?    -I have no car. And the cars I use don't have them either. 70. Would you rather listen to Luke Bryan or Lil Wayne?    -I was a little bit into Lil Wayne in middle school/high school. 71. Blackberry, Android, or iPhone?    -Android 😊72. When’s the last time you had pizza from Pizza Hut?    -It's been such a long time now.. Give me pizza? 73. Do you like diet soda?    -I barely taste the difference so I'd drink whatever is available to me honestly. 74. What color are the walls in your room?    White.. There are plenty of paintings to make up for it tho. Very homey like. 75. Are you 16 or older?    -22 😏76. Do you watch Pretty Little Liars?    -okay here we go.. I used to be all for it because Emily was gay but the whole “who is A?” thing got out of hand. Oh and then the whole “let's kill off Emily's love interest, Maya” thing 💔 And then the “let's not tell the police we're being stalked by a killer because the stalker will tell my mom my dad's a cheater” or shit like that. Or the whole “I'm going to reveal this person as A and they finally get put in jail and then get out of jail cause y'all dumb asses felt remorse for the bitch like yall real shit didn't just get tortured in a fucking life sized ass doll house!” Like really!? And then another A pops up and shit and like if y'all don't stop fucking around and end this shit and get it over with! Idk even know why everybody hate them so much to torture them for years like that, just wild af. I think this shit got more seasons than supernatural lowkey lol. But I think/hope they are on their last round of the show this year so yay for that lolSorry I've got strong feelings towards this show… 77. Do you have a job?    -Yea at this bitch ass cafeteria in my dorm. 78. What are your initials?    -SRW 😇79. Did you ever have braces?    Nope but I know I need them. 80. Are you from the south?    No, north? 81. What does your last status on facebook say?    -”6 more weeks.. ⌚🙇🙏😓” but now I'm down to 5 🙌82. Do you still talk to the first person you ever kissed?    -Nope. 83. Are you closer to your mom or your dad?    - tough question. I think it's equal.84. Have you ever done cheerleading or gymnastics?    -gymnastics 85. What’s the last movie you saw in theaters?    -Wonder Woman😍 86. Do you smoke?    -nope87. Would you rather wear heels or flip flops?   - flip flops. Fuck heels. 88. Is your phone touch screen?    -who doesn't have a touch screen unless they're old or stuck with a old model until they get theirs fixed or replaced 89. Do you normally wear your hair straight or curly?    -all natural. No heat has touched my hair in like 2 years now, not even a blow dryer. So very curly /kinky. But I normally wear my hair in braids so yea haha90. Have you ever snuck out of your house?   -don't think so91. Would you rather swim in a river, lake, or pool?    -Pool. But I like waves so lakes are cool too92. Have you ever made out in a car?    -Nope93. …Had sex in a car? -only in my head if that counts lol ... I know it doesn't 😞94. Are you single or in a relationship?   -single95. What were you doing last night at midnight?  -Finishing reading this packet on why fluency in asl for a non-native signer is hard if not almost impossible. Which is like a huge fuck you to me wanting fluency. Apparently even after I graduate and become a certified interpreter in like 3 or 4 years I'm still gonna be not near as fluent compared to a native. I may appear so to others but in reality there's so much to this language other than knowing a bunch of signs. So much more. 96. When’s the last time you saw fireworks?-Last year maybe or two years ago on the 4th of July.   97. Do you like the camera on your phone?  -Its iight.  98. Have you ever had a friend with benefits? -Can't say that I have sadly. 99. Have you ever passed out from drinking?  -My sister made a blanket nest on her bedroom floor for me once and kind of just tossed me in and told me to sleep and I did ? I was very fucked. I didn’t stay sleep though, had to keep getting up to puke. lol100. Are you friends with people on facebook that you actually hate?-Not anymore, I think I got rid of everyone that annoyed me.

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Reactions while watching Naruto by Jullie

SEASON 3 Episode 2 - Go go Idate!!!!!!! - Sad background story as usual - That sword fight tho - Why the even fuck that bastard betrayed Konoha I hate him - I DO NOT LIKE SASUKE BUT IF THAT MOTHERFUCKER IS MEAN TO HIM AGAIN I WILL STAB HIM - Woah Sasuke are u okay? - Sakura has saved his life once again yey - Sasuke stop being a little bitch because Naruto won a fight you couldn't. He is training and getting better and that's okay - Also, if you lay one finger on Naruto, I swear to fucking God that I will kill Uchiha. Episode 3 - I said I would kill you and I will Uchiha - CAN U PLEASE JUST PAY ATTENTION TO SAKURA SHE CARES ABOUT YOU SASUKE - ShikaMARU IS A CHUNIN I LOVE MY LAZY GENIUS BOI - WOAH Ino you are being a bitch with the little boy leave him alone - Shikamaru being a little sexist but I like him anyways cuz he is just trying to cheer his friend up so I apologize - SASUKE FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST NARUTO IS JUST EXISTING STOP HATING ON MY FAVE - Rock Lee is an example of superation - Tsunade always makes me question my sexuality (I'm not even straight wtf) - Is Sasuke jealous too??? - NARUTO DO NOT ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE FOR THE LOVE OF... oh he did anyways (disappointed but not surprised) - I will murder both of you for being inappropriate like this. Its a hospital you morons have some respect!! - NARUTOOOOO - SASUKEEEEEEE - Did you just sET THE HOSPITAL BLANKETS ON FIRE WHATS THE MATTER WITH YOU TWO? - I feel like Sakura: watching and wanting to do something but not being able to - Sakura worrying about Naruto thats new - "Stop fighting" Sakura is such a mood Episode 4 - KAKASHI THE LOVE OF MY LIFE SAVING THE DAY I LOVE HIM IVE ALWAYS DID!! - AND KAKASHI HITS AGAIN SASUKE U NEED TO GROW THE FUCK UP! Naruto is not your goddamn enemy! - HE HAS TWO FUCKING CHAKRAS WHat THE even Heck WERE U EXPECTING UCHIHA?!?!?!?! - The fact that Jiraya sees himself in Naruto is the cutest shit ever - The comparison between Sasuke and Orochimaru scares the shit outta me - Okay but Naruto tries to improve to be a better ninja and finally have other people's approval including Sasuke who is considered the "best student" (also someone he defended a bunch of times) and then BANG Sasuke feels like he can't have anyone above him because if he does that means he is weak (?) Like sure I think I get it but one of the reasons is very noble and the other one is kind of... childish - Where is my Sasuke who almost died for his friend in the battlefield?? Probably the encounter with Itachi affected him too much to tell - Kakashi being a gentlemen with Sakura is always my aesthetic - How to train your Sasuke by Kakashi Hatake: Tie him in a tree - "What if I killed the person you loved the most" "You are late" DAAAAAAMN KAKASHI - Sakura loves her team and will do anything to protect it - Sakura sweetie thats an awful way to let him ask you on a date - LEAVE SASUKE ALONE U DAM NINJAS - Naruto: *has googly eyes to Sakura* me: step away sis I will kiss him - Sasuke: *tries to be scary* me: *sprays water on him* bad kitty Episode 5 - WTF THIS GUY SAYS THE DO RE AND SASUKE GETS ATTACKED WHAT THE EVEN FUCK IS HAPPENIIIING?!?!?! - Pissed off ‪Sasuke™‬ - Sakura is just worried about Sasuke thats cute - But Naruto deeply cares about how Sakura feels she is so important to him - Naruto being confident about Sasuke's strength is the biggest demonstration of friendship (and/or love) of all time. He believes that Sasuke is powerful even when Sasuke doesn't. Now that is something - WHERE IS SOMEONE TO HELP MY BABY BOI SASUUUUKE - Sasuke, did you even paid attention to what Kakashi said about revenge or all you heard was "blahblahblah" ??? - I wish Sakura saw how much she means to Naruto. Even though he does has a crush on her that didn't seem like the point at all. He is asking how she feels because he hates to see someone he cares being sad or hurt - SASUKE UCHIHA DONT U DARE LEAVE KONOHA TO SEEK OROCHIMARU - Sakura stooop hiiiiiiim pleaaase - SAKURA IS SO CUTE CAN I PUT HER IN A LITTLE BOWL - She is telling how much team 7 means to her I love her - Sasuke NO - Sakura is like Helga from Hey Arnold confessing her love desperatly and i am embarrassed for her - Sasuke said he didn't remember their first day but he actually did since he said she was still annoying and that is his twisted way to show he cares - Sakura deserves more than a "thank you" but oKAY THEN - I CANNOT BELIEVE HE WILL TRY TO FULFILL HIS REVENGE - I WAS ROOTING FOR YOU, WE WERE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU! HOW DARE YOU???