#but as an aspiring writing myself & someone who dreams of creating an indie internet show like her it really is disheartening to see

[uranium-city]

as an aspiring storyteller & writer i find analyzing what works & what doesn’t work in media to be incredibly important. not only does it help us realize where we may have made mistakes in our writing & how to improve going forward, but it also helps understand why certain stories work so well. it helps us realize why critically acclaimed media is so critically acclaimed & appreciate the thought, care, & intelligence that went into making it so special. without criticism- all that thought loses its meaning. bland stories become indistinct from the incredible ones & all the deeply well thought out plot points & messages wash away into a sea of poor &/or lazy writing. we need criticism to appreciate strong writing. being critical of your interests- whether it be a highly acclaimed film or a weaker piece of media that you hold deadly despite its flaws- shows maturity, media literacy, & overall the beauty of how different stories resonate so deeply with people regardless of its issues. that’s why the way Vivziepop responds to criticism irks me on such a strong level. Helluva Boss is a very poorly written show (in my humble opinion, at least). Season 2 has retconned a ridiculous amount of things established season 1 (most notably Stolas’ entire character), has a massive problem with maintaining tone, jumps around from plot to plot by introducing new threat after new threat only to abandoned that threat by introducing a new one the next episode, struggles with developing its own main & supporting characters, & perhaps most offensively of all often comes off as downright fetish-y of gay men. These are all valid criticisms, all of which Vivziepop tries to dismiss as “baseless & unfair”. She claims she respects fair criticism yet never makes a distinction between what is fair & unfair, treating everything as the latter, going on twitter rampages where she attempts to defend her writing decisions & ridicules anyone who dare challenge them. If Vivziepop believes she’s writing the show in the optimal way, fine. If she doesn’t want to listen to criticism & continues to take Helluva Boss in the direction it’s currently going, fine. so be it. She’s in such a unique position where she’s so close to her audience & actively listening to their criticisms, I personally don’t understand why one wouldn’t try to take advantage of that to better their show, but at the same time I can understand having a set story in mind & wanting to take it your way despite what anyone else says. It can be frustrating to have everyone telling you you’re doing your passion project wrong- i get that. but in that case- just continue writing the show how you want, ignore the criticism, & stop having hissy fits on twitter calling people homophobic for not liking your writing (seriously what the fuck? that’s laughable of her to saying given how she writes her gay characters, just saying). Your writing should speak for itself, you shouldn’t have to defend it by crying on twitter. Dismissing all criticism & trying to paint the narrative that you’re nothing more than a victim with a hatedom out to get you is BAFFLINGLY immature ESPECIALLY as someone in their 30s. It only bothers me so much because she’s actively fostering an environment that dismisses criticism which i think is genuinely harmful. & as much as Helluva tries to be an adult show, let’s be real here, a majority of its audience are teenagers who look up to Viv & if THIS is the mindset they end up developing surrounding criticism I think it could genuinely be a problem in regards to their media literacy in the future. People can like Helluva Boss, people can ignore its flaws, but that kind of relationship with criticism is not healthy. at all.

#let me be clear I don’t think Vivziepop is gonna cause the death of media literacy or anything. that’d be ridiculous #but as an aspiring writing myself & someone who dreams of creating an indie internet show like her it really is disheartening to see #also if you disagree with what i said or enjoy Helluva then cool. enjoy yourself /gen #I’m not trying to start fights or drama with this post. it’s just my personal opinions & i wanted to put my thoughts somewhere #helluva critical #vivziepop critical

[mrblue91]

150 random questions

1.     Do you bite or lick ice cream?

bite 2. What is home to you?

Where my loved ones are 3. What was the last lie you told? 

My weight 4. Does everyone deserve the truth? 

yes 5. What is the creepiest toy ever made? 

Porcelain dolls 6. Describe a moment in which you did something unacceptable in a bad situation.

Yelled to a class mate during class over an argument of who should be in charge of the choir group. 7. List two things that are more easily done than said. (No, I didn’t mix them up.)

Working on homework at home

Saying no to hanging out 8. When was the last time you worked really hard to achieve something? 

It’s been my whole life I never stopped. 9. How many all nighters have you pulled?

Too many 10. If humans didn’t evolve to laugh or smile, how would we express our happiness instead?

With odors 11. How many romantic “things” or “flings” have you had? 

Not many, I don’t do flings. 12. What is your paradise?

In a forest surrounded by insects 13. What is your favorite background noise? (Ex. Water dripping, people talking.)

Sounds of nocturnal nature 14. How many hearts do you think you have broken? 

A few 15. What is the most important thing about electronics? What does this say about you? 

Needs to have plenty of memory. I hoard pictures 16. Why do people care about celebrities? Do you care about celebrities?

Cause they’re good at what they do? nope 17. What is the most annoying thing someone can do to you?

Treat me like a child 18. Do you overexaggerate? What are the pros and cons of this?

Yes, pros: I sound enthusiastic. Cons: I have high expectations 19. Have you played any instruments before? Which instruments? 

Yes, guitar, piano, harmonica 20. Do you like taking selfies? Why or why not?

Yes, I’m a modern man 21. List 3 things you like about yourself? 

Attention to detail

Organized

Good hair 22. What is the best advice someone has ever given you?

Keep it in a hobbyist perspective 23. Do you have what it takes to raise a child? Why or why not?

Not yet, I am too selfish 24. How do you cheer yourself up after a bad day?

Eat good food or sleep 25. When was the last time you felt awkward? 

Today during my osmoregulation lecture 26. Are you introverted or extroverted? Or a mixture of both? 

Mixed 27. What constitutes a good friend?

Loyalty 28. Would you rather have a lot of friends to hang out with or just one best friend?

Many friends  29. In a regular day, what do you not want to hear?

Theres been an accident 30. What is your dream job?

To hike and collect insects around the world 31. Is it better to be lazy but smart or hardworking but unintelligent?

I’ve been able to get by with being lazy 32. What is a truth about yourself that others find hard to believe?

I used to be 300lbs 33. What have you always wondered about the other gender?

yes 34. Which fantasy world would you like to visit the most?

Avatar the last airbender 35. Describe the worst friend you have ever befriended. 

In high school I spent time with a guy for a month and he said rude things about my gf behind my back. 36. Imagine that you have switched bodies with someone you don’t know. You can’t switch back. What do you do?

Work with what I got 37. If you found the recipe for immortality, would you sell it or would you burn it?

Burn it 38. What is the most important, applicable class you have ever taken?

Entomology 39. Name the last book you read.

Stephen king hearts in suspension 40. Imagine that you are unable to express emotion. How would this affect your world?

I’d be more productive 41. When was the last time you made the first move?

I always do 42. What is your opinion on electronic music such as dubstep or trap?

It works at times 43. What was the last movie you watched?

Moana 44. Do you like and appreciate your life? 

yes 45. Do you like and appreciate yourself?

yes 46. When was the last time you cried?

2 weeks ago 47. What are you scared of?

Losing my loved ones 48. What is the most embarrassing, cringe-worthy thing you have ever done?

Not know information and trying to wing a lecture 49. What are some of your hobbies?

origami 50. What is a superficial yet annoying mistake you constantly make? 

Telling people what to do 51. Are you a good friend? What makes you a good friend? If not, what makes you a bad friend?

Yes, I encourage aspirations. I am bossy and needy 52. Do you honestly learn from your mistakes?

yes 53. What have you learned the hard way?

How to love 54. What is the most important thing to have in order to attain happiness?

Communication 55. Which medium do you use for expressing your artistic emotions? (Singing, writing, etc.) 

Drawing, singing 56. Are you a creative or a logical thinker?

Creative 57. What is the smartest thing you have ever done? 

Work on my masters degree 58. What is your ideal meal?

Chickfila number 1 meal 59. What is the worst thing someone could do on a date?

Say they have kids 60. Do you like animals? Which kind is your favorite?

Yes, insects 61. If you could turn one legal thing illegal, what would it be? 

Not recycling 62. Do you have any guilty pleasures?

Wouldn’t you like to know :P 63. What is the best thing that the internet has ever created?

Youtube 64. Do you like playing video games? Which video games?

no 65. What is your opinion on beauty in today’s society?

It could be less objectifying 66. Are you a morning person? When do you usually wake up?

No 8am 67. Do you have a favorite Disney movie? Character? 

Yes, Hercules 68. Would you rather live in the city or in the countryside?

Countryside 69. Would you rather live near the ocean or in the mountains?

ocean 70. What are the best things about winter?

skiing 71. What scares you most about the future?

My health and physical state 72. What makes you feel old?

Anyone 5yr younger than me 73. How many hours do you spend on the computer or phone on average? 

Too many 74. What are some of your New Year’s resolutions?

Go to the doctor more often 75. What is your life story in 6 words? 

Gym, school, eat, sleep, bugs, him 76. Describe yourself in one word.

witty 77. What bad habits do you do?

Poke nose in public 78. What genre of music do you listen to? 

indie 79. Most prominent childhood memory?

Cookouts and fish fries with the family 80. Imagine if you had an older brother. If you already have one, what is it like? If you don’t, how would this change your life? 

Our relationship is not the best so it feels like having a distant friend. 81. Spirit animal?

Sperm whale 82. Do you believe in horoscopes?

No but theyre fun to read 83. What is the worst advice you’ve ever been given?

Keep smoking and forget about it 84. List the 3 most important people in your life right now. 

Mom, advisor, him 85. Favorite memory of your family.

Easter! 86. What do you look for in a relationship? 

Intelligence 87. Do you have a role model? Why or why not? 

Steve Irwin, animal guru 88. What is your opinion on social media?

It can suck on something and choke on it. 89. Are you a pessimist or an optimist? 

Both 90. List some things that you think are overpriced?

Avocados, non-dairy milk, tropical fruits, jalapenos 91. What is your worst memory or creepiest experience? 

Lucid dreaming a nightmare as a child 92. What superpower would ruin the world? 

Mind control 93. What is something you swore you would never do when you grew up, but you did anyway? 

I swore I would never stop going to into bounce arenas. 94. What lessons have you learned from movies and which movies were they?

How to be kind, many movies 95. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

Amazon rainforest 96. How do you approach people? 

With a handshake and my name 97. What is your opinion on first impressions?

Theyre always wrong 98. What are some things you did as a child that you no longer do? 

Have a messy room 99. What languages can you speak? 

Spanish and english 100. What do you think society will be like in 30 years?

Hopefully its better than now 101. What do you do on your lazy days?

Sleep, watch shows 102. What ended your last relationship?

I fell in love with someone else 103. Favorite food? 

Broccoli 104. What is the most terrifying dream you’ve ever had? 

Not sure 105. When was the last time you got seriously angry? 

When someone’s phone dies 106. What was the last friendship you broke? 

It was during my undergrad, the one that got away, but were back together again. 107. Do you have any pet peeves? 

Long nails on guys 108. Who was the last person you gave a hug to?

idk 109. When was the last time you got seriously stressed?

This week 110. What part of your personality do you want to change?

My selective hearing 111. Who is the most positively influential person in your life right now? 

Darren 112. What is your biggest motivation? 

Fear and expanding knowledge

113. What did you want to be when you were little?

Bug catcher 114. What are some things that you are good at? 

Singing, crafts, interior decorating 115. What is one thing you want to be good at?

dancing 116. What distracts you the most, especially when you’re trying to work? 

myself 117. How important is privacy to you?

I don’t care unless im going to get it on ;) 118. If you could create one social norm, what would it be? 

Eating insects 119. What’s the craziest lie you’ve ever told?

“This is my roommate” 120. What story do you like to tell about yourself at parties?

I climbed a mountain, went skiing, went to New Zealand, I’m from Texas 121. What is the lamest thing that you have seen someone do? 

Try to one up a friend for no reason 122. What is the stupidest thing you’ve done to impress someone?

Write a letter 123. What is your morning routine?

Bfast, wash face, brush teeth, poop, change, apply acne cream, feed dragon, go to work 124. What’s the last thing you did that is worth remembering?

skiing 125. If karma was coming back to you, would it help or hurt you?

It would help 126. What is your opinion on playing “hard to get?”

It’s a waste of time 127. What are the pros and cons of straightforward?

Its saves time, there are no cons 128. What do you consider “leading” someone on?

Not being strait forward 129. Are you the friendzoner or the friendzoned?

I am the friendzoner 130. What do you admire most about your friends?

They accept the real me 131. What do you admire most about your family?

They always support me 132. What is your opinion on “going with the flow?”

Its healthy 133. Do you enjoy talking or listening?

both 134. When is it time to end a friendship?

When they don’t put any effort 135. What is the worst excuse you’ve ever come up with?

I don’t feel like being social 136. If GPA didn’t matter, what courses would you have taken?

Nothing but entomology 137. What are your favorite baby names?

Idk 138. When was the last time you had a deep conversation with someone?

Yesterday 139. What instantly ruins a conversation? 

Eves dropping and interruption 140. Biggest turn ons and turn on offs.

Pets, no pets 141. Biggest disappointment.

My motivation 142. Do you have any self-restraint? 

yes 143. When did you last do something outside of your comfort zone?

Yesterday 144. Prized possession(s)?

Insect collection 145. What is your opinion on second chances? 

Theyre helpful 146. Text or call?

call 147. What do you like about the 21st century?

Technology 148. What advice would you give to yourself 5 years ago? 

Follow your heart not your gut 149. How organized are you?

OCD 150. Favorite mode of transportation.

Bicycle

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