#yep i'm still talking

[theside-b]

JC Lin and Wu Chien Ho in LET'S TALK ABOUT CHU (2024)

#let's talk about chu #taiwanese drama #asianlgbtqdramas #bldramaedit #bl drama #jc lin #wu chien ho #yep i'm still here

[dimension-20-every-introduction]

Everyone Introduced in Dimension 20′s Neverafter episode 20 (finale part 2)

#dimension 20 spoilers #dimension 20 #d20 introductions #neverafter #neverafter spoilers #yep! just the one :) #what an ending though sheeeeeesh #i was a only a Little bit disappointed with that like significant seven rolls at the end because like the probability meant it was just free #like cmon- 7 rolls to get 3/20? and only ONE of them needed to make it? #wait #the reason it's seven is because of player actions other than the last one that brennan let them have #so it's the players like Guaranteeing for themselves that they get a happy ending since 7 x 3/20 = 21/20 probability #and like how else was a bardic inspiration die going to fit into there anyway #if they started with only 3 shots that'd be like less than half a chance of success #so it's literally all fine i just talked myself out of my doubts #the ending was silly though #as most d20 season endings are #which is a little odd for a horror season but i shouldn't be surprised #because it's d20 AND it's still invoking the like. fairy tale stuff where things usually work out #so i'm not too razzed abt it #see y'all next season!!

[theonethatyaks93]

Character Analysis: Pinky in Narf Over Troubled Water (Day 4 of Pinky Week)

So, Pinky Week has gone kind of off the rails at this point. It was supposed to be completed last week, but good news! The last four installments are on their way! I don't know when they'll be done but likely by early to mid next week. Then it'll be Brain Week! Yay! Alright, let's begin today's discussion.

3/23/23: Pinky in Narf Over Troubled Water- As the final Pinky and The Brain segment from the reboot's second season, expectations were high that this was to be an exciting and emotionally gripping episode. Thankfully, those initial thoughts were met as this segment not only delved into Brain's character and his insecurities, but it portrays Pinky in a seemingly negative light, which is exceedingly rare. You see, in this segment, Pinky is shown to morally in the wrong; he gets swept into fame and glory and begins to neglect his friend's feelings. While Brain also tries to push past Pinky, Pinky is the one that is shown to have been incorrect in his statements whereas Brain was correct. This analysis will be an attempt to explain what exactly this does to develop Pinky as a character and why him making mistakes here further pushes his character forward.

Pinky as a Character:

Despite being a fan-favorite, Pinky doesn't usually get as much character development as others, especially when compared to Brain. This is likely due to the fact that the grumpy character with a soft heart is a lot easier to write for and to give expansion to than the always nice character who often instigates these changes. And that's exactly what Pinky does; he often starts emotional moments with Brain and pushes certain feelings. Since Pinky is already an emotionally intelligent mouse, giving him character growth would almost seem redundant. However, Pinky still got his scenes, though they were not common. In the reboot, Pinky would get a few episodes like "Run Pinky Run" to give him a starring role, but he still didn't have many massive character changes. "Happy Narfday" gave him a more mature emotional mindset. Pinky was still the character portrayed in the right for the most part. It wasn't until this segment where we see that even Pinky can be wrong.

Pinky is in the Wrong:

In a surprising twist of character roles, Pinky is shown in this segment to be somewhat morally in the wrong when compared to Brain. When the duo start becoming more popular, we see that Pinky begins to soak up all the fame. He gets all the ladies, his name is now absolutely humongous on the sign for the show while Brain's name is small, and he believes that his devoted fans are in fact his friends. Though Brain gets seemingly jealous of Pinky, he has every right to be. Pinky seems to be getting a massive ego with all the public adoration. This could be because he doesn't know any better or because he thinks he's doing the right thing. Either way, it forms a rift in his relationship with Brain. When Brain confronts Pinky about his fans, saying that they are in fact only fans rather than friends and that he is Pinky's real friend, Pinky actually begins to doubt his friendship with Brain. When Brain says that Pinky will fail without his songwriting, Pinky says that the computer did the work, not Brain. The fans only continue to push this ideal further and further, until Brain eventually gets kicked out of the tour bus, with Pinky presumably not caring. The fans have kind of manipulated Pinky into thinking that he doesn't need his friend. All he needs is fans. And Pinky believes this. Brain does seem hurt, though he moves past it because of the plan. Pinky pursues a solo career and while he laments and says he misses Brain (and further hints that their co-dependent relationship is not just cute but rather important to both mice's well being physically and emotionally), he has his first album all ready and a league of adoring fans by his side. What could go wrong?

Redemption:

Though Pinky's failed solo career could be seen as a parody or a comical interpretation of real-world events, it actually serves a bigger purpose than that. When the fans abandon Pinky after his album proves a disaster, sure Pinky's initial response could be viewed as a joke. However, under the surface, it's a moment of realization for Pinky that he was wrong. Brain was right about the fans being un-loyal; they did abandon Pinky at the first hint of his faltering stardom. Pinky, at this moment, now seemingly understands that Brain was his true friend and that he was incorrect. It's not a massive bit of character development, but it's interesting nonetheless to see a moment where Pinky comprehends a fault he made. Though we don't see what happened after this, it's safe to assume Pinky made a choice to go back and find Brain again, to rekindle their relationship. The next scene mainly focuses on Brain, showing a bit of his character development and him realizing that he misses Pinky (and their co-dependency). But the moment when Pinky is revealed to have come back for Brain, it shows that Pinky has come full circle. He realized his mistake and now he wanted to fix it by getting Brain back. When the two re-unite, while being an clever parody of The Graduate, it also manages to push both Pinky and Brain's relationship to new levels. Pinky has redeemed himself. As the two run away hand-in-hand from various angry studio executives, this symbolizes them re-forming their bond, their trust in each other now stronger. When they sit awkwardly on the bus, yes it's supposed to be parodying an old movie from the 60's, but it could also show that they haven't entirely comprehended what had just occurred. Both Pinky and Brain don't exactly know where their relationship is at this point and this seems to be the moment where it sinks in. While Brain goes through a slight relapse in season 3, only for that character development to come crashing back in during the Christmas episode and "All's Fair in Love and Door", Pinky's seems to stick permanently. He clings to Brain like never before, showing him outlandish displays of affection, care, and even love. This could be carried over from his neglect of Brain's opinions in "Narf Over Troubled Water", or possibly the ending of that very same segment. It's almost intriguing to how Pinky becomes so reliant on his relationship with Brain after he abandoned Brain for his fans. It's as if he's doing all these things to make up for what he did. The entire ordeal is very settle, but if you look closely enough, you may be able to see this mini bit of character development from Pinky in this episode.

Conclusion and Some Updates: Pinky being shown to be morally in the wrong is a unique perspective overall. While Brain is usually the one that has to go through some growth, Pinky realizing and learning from a mistake rarely if ever happens. It's nice to have a slight change in character for him, considering he's always portrayed as the one who has emotional intelligence. His eventual redemption and when he comes back for Brain are such powerful and cute moments that get carried over to the next season. While it still isn't a big piece of character development, Pinky getting a minor character arc is admirable and very appreciated. If only he could've gotten more.

Alright so, this is a little bit shorter than my usual affair. The next two posts will also be shorter and my final Pinky Week post is the usual length. I've been kind of stressed out these past few days so I apologize for the lack of posts. I promise you that I'm working on some projects right now so stay tuned! Also, I'm currently in planning on a new fanfiction that is a parody of A Goofy Movie with a Pinky and The Brain twist. I'm currently re-watching the film to nail the story down and am writing descriptions and ideas for characters. That's enough of my rambling, I hope you enjoyed this mini-analysis! See you soon! Narf!!

#pinky and the brain #patb #brinky #oh boy it's another long analysis #Pinky week! #god I love this episode so much! #yep I'm still talking about Pinky

[finnglas]

.

#lmao it's hard having a long standing professional grudge against bestselling authors #so hard for me not to comment on their publisher's promo posts with #you know this person is a plagiarist right? #like their first novel was almost word for word the script of an indie gay film #goodreads reviews bear me out on this #and yet!! here they are!!! tradpubbed and bestselling!!! #turned out and on tables at barnes&noble!!! #favorite artists drawing gushy fanart for them!!! #admittedly i don't know if they've ever plagiarized anything else #but that's not the way to make your debut buddy :) #signed - the editor who got taken off that project because i objected it to being plagiarism #(it got published anyway) #not gonna say their name because i'm not in the mood to be crucified by their fanbase #but i had to get it off my chest! #i've talked about them before to ppl #so if you've asked me before yep that's the person #i'm just still mad

[holydivers]

saw someone in a youtube comment complaining about 'astarion's "Nice Guy™" behavior' and like. there are many complaints one can make about him but where on earth are you getting that

#also it's not a secret that he doesn't especially care about tav as a person at the start. or...anyone else #he doesn't even try particularly hard to be likeable. if you say he's lying when he throws out the 'ilu' early on he's like 'lmao yep' #and then someone else 'oh in his questline in act 3 you see what a pos he is' ok i'm still in act one but uhhh. buddy #this isn't like. news? he keeps nagging me bc rescuing innocent civilians is cringe or whatever #not a Subtle Manipulator revealing that he was evil all along #anyway all the other comments were people gleefully talking about staking him. ok i guess idk why you're so worked up about this #amazingly different reactions on tumblr vs youtube #gale is also exploiting you while still obsessed with his ex but apparently no one's mad about that #bg3 #luke plays bg3

[nosferatufaggot]

Sorry for saying something blasphemous but...Boo York Boo York is a mess.

#Also I enjoy Toralei's singing. #Just saying. #All the songs besides....the very first song. #Catty said it herself‚ was NOT singing from the heart. #'Love is like a star tonight. Tonight. Tonight. Tonight. Tonight. Love is like a star tonight.' #Like yeah. Yep. Okay. #ANYWAY! #I love this movie. It's silly and has funny moments. But I think the ending speaks for itself. #All these people are seconds away from DYING A TRAUMATIC DEATH but the girl that ALMOST KILLED THEM!!!! #and shes like 'You guys saved me!' and Frankie's like 'In a strange way...you saved us too.' NO SHE DIDN'T BABE WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? #And then they have a dance party. #Like....I'm sorry?????? I'm sorry?????? #I have issues with this movie but I still think it's fun. #And Deuce Gorgon. #A movie can't be THAT bad if it has Deuce. #Monster High #Sentiments of a vampire. #Wanna say again I love Toralei's singing and I know it's supposed to be bad singing but I genuinely love it. #I said Frankie said that but it was Catty. No matter who said it‚ it's a stupid ending.

[cloudsrust]

The more I look at Crowley's Bentley filled with plants the more I can't help but think of Dirty Car by Studio Killers-

#the cloud can speak oh boi #Good Omens posting more photoshoots and activating my single neuron left be like #and listen in SK's music video there are weeds and moss growing in the back that's enough to wire my brain to make a connection #noting this for myself for possible later inspiration <3 #also since when did Crowley have a shirt WITH buttons?? Hello?? I always thought he wore a v-neck what #gotta also note that down yep yep- #Aaa I'm sorry I'm practically just posting to ramble about Good Omens lately but I'm not doing much else apart from working aa #I mean I could talk about how I'm dying making a workflow/mockup of an app but I'm hating it with all my heart so nope ahah ah;; #having to also do some more character turnarounds is a bit better but still tough- there is a lot of work left for only two weeks hh #but then ough just a week more and GO can be my reward for being done-! I'll be tired but happy #and then I can also indulge into all the other stuff I left behind for lack of time oughhh cant wait cant wait

[not-poignant]

Safe anon again. I'm doing an afab transition to a masc leaning nonbinary without hrt. Couldn't include that because of character limits. So your story hit even harder. I wish on you all the acceptance you deserved. I feel better facing those that don't think I am what I am just because I (still) don't match what they think I should be. (My super supportive but slightly annoying lgbtq+ sibling has been playing 'This is Me' on repeat. Quietly, in the background. But still. They read the post) :/

*sends you all the hugs (if you don't want them you can pass them onto like a tree or a plant nearby)*

You're doing amazing anon. This stuff can be hard, but you are amazing and you are doing amazing even when it doesn't feel that way.

I don't match what a lot of people think I should be, but most of the people in my life who matter the most to me are either really good about who I am, or actively getting better about it. I wish the same for you, and a lot of love as well, because this stuff can be A Journey. The more you feel comfortable in who you are - and that can be around external or internal needs being met - the more you'll be able to both deal with the people who aren't accepting of you, but the more you'll also be able to be accepting of yourself.

In the meantime, you're 100% not alone. I'm glad you spoke up, and I'm glad you reached out and gave me a chance to talk about stuff I don't talk about very often! I appreciate you. :)

#asks and answers #personal #queer culture #all the personal posts today! #yeah i talked about HRT last night with my roommate actually #thinking about your post and reflecting on it and checking in with myself again #and it's like yep i still don't want hormones #i want some of the things hormones can give me #and i don't want other things hormones can give me #one day that might change and until then i'm still fully transmasc and that's all that matters

[aftermathing]

I'm in so much pain it's embarrassing. I'm going to look back on these memories of me writhing alone too afraid to sleep biting my knuckles crying about nothing and laugh.

#It's not nothing but it kind of breaks the rhythm and sound repetition to rephrase it as ptsd nightmares dunnit #Okay so the good thing is I am no longer emotionally constipated. #The bad thing is now I can cry and also I haven't felt joy and safety in forever 😐😐 #You'd think work would distract me but no! Just sitting in barn staring at horses biting each other and thinking holy shit I'm depressed #I'm so broken that while I was crying last night I felt an urge to go to my parents' room and cry to them #Like holy shit what is wrong with me #No amount of possible comfort from my dad is worth the screaming and disgust from my mom #We had a 'talk' about my mental health aka me avoiding the subject entirely and them going yep you are fine and also you're disgusting #Shave your legs you're making everybody sick and that's why you have no friends #But I did bring up the possibility of me needing to see a psychiatrist #Because of you know the ptsd #But as always they were like 'you were at that school for three months cmon it couldn't have changed your life' #Woman. Sir. I was 12 my brain was still new and I was just gaining sentience #And as soon as I became my own person I get held to a chair and beaten up like in a fuckin gangster movie #Forced to get naked in a room with hateful little girls laughing at me for getting beat up #Who all think I'm a dangerous predator lesbian who's going to kidnap them despite being 12 and 4'8 and #those little girls talked about how they wish their hot stepbrothers would touch them #But I was the predator because I had short hair :(( ????? #It's always my fault for getting beaten up and my fault for people wanting me dead and being disgusted with my existence #I was beaten up because I was annoying I was s/a'd because I was ugly I was abandoned because I was and am repulsive #Man #Fuck the guy who said he would rescue me from this and didn't. I'm not just magically not being abused now that I don't talk to you anymore #In fact it's so much worse enduring abuse when you don't have any friends to talk with or escape to isn't it!!! That's weird huh!!!!!!

[gellavonhamster]

too much talk about nuclear weapons recently. really ruining the vibe

#a friend from estonia sent me screenshots of some tweets and talked about her fears and like #girl yes i'm nervous too but also why are you showing me this #i've already been through 1.5 to 2 weeks of crying every day and feeling like i might throw up in february/may #i can't bear constantly thinking about this kind of things anymore #whatever time is left to me i prefer to enjoy it as much as i can. now leave me to my silly little job and my silly little books #also please don't take every tweet posted by god knows whom for face value. who said that? what is the official source? #talk talk talk #please don't reblog #yep the desktop version still doesn't have the reblog disabling feature apparently #*february/march of course. time is tricky. it's been more than half a year but it's also still february

[lieutenant-amuel]

I remember some time ago you mentioned you're going to introduce new characters in the next chapter of your Gabe fic. If that's not a spoiler, can you tell us who they are? Btw I'm excited for the update!

Thank you for this question and keeping your interest in it ❤

That's a bit spoiler-y, actually, but I'll give you some general information.

I'm going to introduce three new characters: one of them is related to Valerio, as she (yes, that's a woman) knew him before he got to Gabe's school (which means she knows about his scars and his past~); two other characters are related to each other, they're sort of a duet and will be very important for the main plot. They're also women because I need more important female characters who are not dead in my fic, lol.

Thank you again!

#Ask me anything #Was Born To Lead #Anyway if you ask me who are the most well-developed and complex characters in this fic I'll definitely say Valerio and his mom #Man she was a legend and I can't wait to introduce her #And Leticia is a goddess too #I can clearly see why Valerio fell in love with her I'm in love with her myself #So yep my female characters ARE wonderful #and I love them to death but it turned out that most of them are either dead or play a minor role #So I'm gonna change it #And there will be one more very cool female character whom I'm also very excited to introduce <3 #Although no #I already did ;) #Also thank you (yes again) for this question #I barely have time to actually write it now #(because uni and I currently work on another writing thing) #so it's nice at least talk about it and let you know I'm still into writing it and didn't abandon it #Maybe a huge maybe I'll update it in December #I still write the new chapter and given the fact it's not going smoothly at all and I'll need to translate it eventually #it will take quite a long time to finish it #But I'll try my best :') #Anyway keep asking me more questions about this fic if you want! #I can talk about it constantly <3

[clouds-oc-corner]

I think Olive is going to take Trevor under her wing and be like "be more confident!" to him and befriend him and also help him gather up the courage to approach Sylvia. And then he drags her into making up with Lilly after he sees that Olive does actually want to, that they still care about each other.

#an idea with him I also had is that he tries to set up Lilly and Sylvia #because he LOVES romance and wants a romantic relationship SO BAD but he DOESN'T FEEL THAT WAY TOWARDS ANYBODY #cause he's aro or smth like that #so he's living vicariously through other people's love lives and since he sees Lilly has a crush on Sylvia he tries to set them up #becuase ROMANCE! #(he probably also has a very idealistic worldview) #and then it doesn't work out #but also I'd have to think about this more #because rn it's more of a vague idea #eheh #still #talking about them #Trevor #Sylvia's world #yeah sure okay I'm making world tags now #if you're just interested in a specific set of ocs #yep.

[mrfoox]

Talking with Fabian and whooooooooo boy that was an conversation and a half...

#miranda talking shit #Uuuh i was kinda rightfully anxious? I told him about how i am a little freak and i basically am down to date 90% of my friends #But i got told by Oliver that it could be i act that way bc i dont want to be abandoned/left so im willing to compromise however they want #Me to... So talked about that with him and yep. We finally got into the whole... 'what are we' business. Or well kinda not directly #He said he didn't want to bring it up but we basically are on the subject so... And how hes worried that i will think too much about him #'i worry the more time we spend together the more your life will revolve around me and you'll value me so much more than i do you' #'it doesnt seem fair to you so ive occasionally not talked with you because i worry about that. You're a great friend but I know how much #You think about people. And im worried if you think about me too much you'll develop feelings or I'll mean more to you than before' i... He #Isnt wrong? Thats kinda how i work. The more people prioritize me the more ill value them and cherish them? But also... Idk if he understod #That i dont actively think about kissing or dating my friends? Its just a thing i know that if anyone asked I'd be down for it. But i dont #Daydream about it or anything. But then again he said some cryptic fabian shit like 'i dont have anyone else to compare with so i assume #What we have is normal. I sometimes want to cross the line to see where i still stand with you after doing it' like bro... Im so sorry i am #I am so far from 'normal' and him having me as his biggest both friend and female/woman in his life is probably such a mess i am crying #Me: ok then cross the line and see how you feel. 'but thats the problem. You dont have a line you're so open and down with everything you #Dont really react badly' I know i... Probably am making things hard for him sometimes but this was an holy shit moment /: hes worried to #Spend too much time with me bc of how i can potentially feel? Meanwhile I'm basically 80%+ of all his social interactions 😭 at one hand i #Appreciate him thinking of me and worry i guess but... Yeah. I told him: listen Fabian. My life does not revolve around you and youre not #The only one i think about. You are safe.' his and mine relationship is my favorite but also i definitely worry bc i know how much what we #Have or talk about or act is his... Only reference for girls basically. I mean outside his mom. He's not had any other girl friends and no #Actual girlfriend. So his reference to whats... Okay and appropriate is basically dictated by me and im seeing that very clear now im kinda #Afraid. Like... Im not normal on any level. If he's basing his view on women on me hes going to have an awful time truly... Idk if i should #Be offended or flattered that he thinks he's the center of my world 😭 like hes not completely wrong. I talk with him multiple times per #Week. But i can also say hes not all i think about at all waking hours lol. I obviously love him and care so much about him but im not #In love with him. Not as far as i know anyway. I dont think of him how i do people i have crushes on for example so yeaah. It bothers me #More that he couldn't just say 'im not into you' bc thats fine. He added the whole element of 'im not sure' like buddy now im going to be #Anxious about that in the future. I guess he have no reference to crushes so he cant tell but like... How do you want me to act so you can #Tell? I want an solid answer putting in an maybe is cruel even to me. This is funny bc tbh i dont even know if i would be able to date him #Even if he said he wanted to. Bc i know his biggest wish is to be a dad and i have nog fully embraced that idea even /: 'i can feel how ego #Centered i am. Assuming im the center of your world like that' at least youre self aware sweetie. Sounded like he was at peace with all we #Said and im here like... Binch there's so much to think about i wish i could read your mind i need more information to understand all this

[skystamp]

My friends are much less confused that I've gone and broken two bones in my foot than the fact that my (50+) houseplants have survived my two week long absence and idk it's making me uncomfortably self aware

#lmao I'm OK!!! I'm just hobbling it's not the first broken foot I've dealt with #it's just the first falling-due-to-carrying-a-kayak foot injury #also extea points to my friend whose only response was: i assume you still went kayaking bc yes i just didn't use that foot to push #and then sat on the beach until the tide came in and i could play w the fish and wait to kayak back to the mainland #did i then have to be carried to the car? yep but we're not talking about that #anyway I'm back home now so I'll try to catch up w messages before work drags me under #hope everyone is well!!!! #media: roots chinwag #media: roots

[t-lostinworlds]

i actually have gotten to a point where i would rather go to the cinema alone than with people. the only problem is, there’s no outside force that will motivate me to actually leave the house to go to the cinema bc it’s me choosing the time and date meaning...i can just move it whenever i want to when i’d rather stay in bed lmao

#i aslo don't have friends lol #and i'm fine with that #i actually only have 1 #but i think she's watching it in another city #bc better quality and i'm not mad about it either lol #our cinema here is shite #but it's the only one so #and yep i'm talking about doctor strange #the cinema here is 'open' which i actually still have to check #ramblings

[anaalnathrakhs]

ngl i’m having an not great moment over the sheer lack of control i have over anything my body does

#can't sing #can't change my voice #can't articulate right #can't draw #can't replicate pictures #can't write properly #can't play instruments #can't not bump into every furniture in a ten mile radius #can't aim #it's getting tiring to be dogshit at everything #and like #i do try and keep trying and practicing #but i'm still dogshit! always! #i'm totally not bitter about it i don't know what you're talking about #there's not even a way to relativize it's just yep i suck at everything including basic tasks at once #as always it's so great to see everyone around me have hobbies and strengths and qualities #and i'm just an useless empty husk #broadcasting my misery #vent