#happy 15th anniversary Neil!

[gay-chef-boyardee]

happy neil banging out the tunes homestuck 15th anniversary black butler season 4 day to all those who celebrate

#black butler #neil banging out the tunes #homestuck #.txt

[dan-from-onami]

Had some time to try and figure out how to put my thoughts into words but the only real words that came out were AAAAAA!

So Doctor Who's The Giggle was pretty great actually. Neil Patrick Harris absolutely kills it and David Tennant, Catherine Tate, and of course everyone else to did amazing. It was a really fun episode with a conclusion I honestly really loved.

Some spoiler talk below:

I really wasn't sure in the moment what I felt about bi-generation but I immediately shook that off because it meant more 14 content and honestly David and Ncuti had such amazing chemistry I'm sad this is the only time (for now) that they've interacted. 14's whole existence feels like a book end to the experiences of the 13th Doctor and I feel like its recontextualised stuff like the Flux and the Timeless Child. We actually have some consequences for it and we can see how its effected the Doctor to a point that they regenerated into an old face just so they could go to Donna for help recovering from everything they've been through while 15 gets to saunter off into time and space. I love that, I think that's the perfect bookend for everything we've seen from Doctor Who from 2005 to 2022. They went through a lot in those years, and 14 gets to sit down and recover while the far healthier 15 is off doing Doctor stuff.

I only have a few points of criticism. The first being that this should have absolutely been a two parter. It probably would have cost us Wild Blue Yonder (which is my favourite out of the 60th anniversary trilogy) but there was so much crammed into this episode and while it didn't feel bloated I think some stuff should have been left to simmer a little longer. It's what I thought was going to initially happen. I was convinced when The Star Beast introduced solar-psychodelia to control a couple of Unit soldiers that then the Toymaker would arrive and somehow use that psychodelia to expand it to the entirety of the human race, bring those episodes together and making them feel more connected in a way. But nah. And honestly I do like what we got but like I said, I wish there was more.

My second point being that, while I think I can happily say 14 is my favourite Doctor and I'm so happy David Tennant returned, these should have been 13's episodes. 13 spent all her season being so closed off that three episodes focused on the Doctor just breaking down after everything, especially the Flux, feels like it was something written for Jodie Whittaker, and I feel like she could have easily managed it. This feels like the ending Jodie should have gotten instead of Power of the Doctor. But hey, we got 14 instead and I don't begrudge the show for it. All just my opinion of course.

Regardless, this had been a very interesting anniversary celebration. We've gotten 3 extra episodes that had the feel of the show during its 2005-2008 run with old fan favourite faces returned for one more run through time and space. Very fun. Loved it. And I can't wait to see what this new era will bring and what's to come with the 15th Doctor.

#Doctor Who #Dr Who #14th Doctor #15th Doctor #spoilers #dw spoilers #David Tennant #Catherine Tate #ncuti gatwa #60th anniversary #neil patrick harris #Toymaker

[frankenstein-ate-my-left-shoe]

just keepin' track of my fave tumblr holidays, don't mind me

miscellaneous:

any thursday the 20th/thursday the 4/20th

yesterday was tuesday, but today is tuesday too

will the wise wednesday

february

13th: galentine's day

14th: dean and cas' wedding anniversary (2021)

also 14th: nick valentine's day

march

10th: mario day

14th: pi day

15th: the ides of march

27th: that one post that says 'tomorrow's halloween!', ''it's'tomorrow is march 28th', 'TOMORROW'S HALLOWEEN', then has that gif of ben wyatt getting hit with a skeleton

31st: i didn't think march 31st existed

april

1st: mishapocalypse (2013)

13th: neil banging out the tunes (2006)

also the 13th: homestuck day (2009)

25th: the perfect date

30th: it's gonna be may

may

4th: star wars day

5th: revenge of the fifth

june

19th: don't hug me i'm scared

july

11th: dashcon heritage posting

august

all month: start of spookyposting

september

all month: slightly more spooky/fallposting

18th: castieliversary (2008)

21st: do you remember?

october

all month: halloween!!!

3rd: "on october third, he asked me what day it was"

also 3rd: 'don't forget 3.oct.11' (fma:b)

9th: happy leif erikson day!

13th: TREAT YO' SELF (2011)

19th: none pizza, left beef-iversary (2007)

21st: the day marty mcfly goes to the future (2015)

november

1st: "there's only 365 days left 'till next halloween!", "364!"

5th: destiel is canon (destielputinelection day, 2020)

also the 5th: remember, remember

december:

24th: 'cause there's only one more sleep 'till christmas

#i love when posts crop up on their anniversary date #tumblr holidays #tumblr #i'm sure i missed some #so i will update as needed

[denimbex1986]

'David Tennant's bi-generation into Ncuti Gatwa was fervently received by Doctor Who fans this evening (December 9), as Gatwa made his debut as the Fifteenth Doctor.

In the final of the three 60th anniversary specials, titled 'The Giggle', Tennant's Time Lord and Donna Noble found themselves dealing with the Toymaker, played with dark delight by Neil Patrick Harris (Gone Girl).

Armed with a laser beam on a skyscraper's balcony, the Toymaker shouted: "I played the first game with one Doctor, I played the second game with this Doctor, therefore your own rules have decreed I play the third game with the next Doctor!" before shooting him through the chest.

Walking towards the incapacitated Doctor, companion Donna told the villain: "He's not dying alone, you can do what you like to me. I'm gonna be with him," as she and returning classic companion Mel Bush (played by guest star Bonnie Langford) held his hands.

This regeneration sequence differed to the previous ones, though, with the two companions pulling the Doctor's arms so that his next regeneration could squeeze out of him. Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor gazed in amazement at Tennant's Fourteenth as he left his body.

"Bi-generation! I have bi-generated," he announced, before quipping: "There's no such thing, bi-generation is supposed to be a myth..."

Donna then laughed: "Do you come in a range of colours?"

What Doctor Who did next changes everything going forward, with both Doctors continuing to exist at the same time. While Gatwa's Doctor left to traverse the universe in a duplicated TARDIS, Tennant's incarnation decided to settle down on Earth with best friend Donna.

But how did the viewing public react to this changing of the guard?

One fan said: "This is so much better than the normal regeneration, we still have him out there somewhere", while another commented: "I think I liked that. I think I did. That's because something audacious and mad happened with the regeneration and completely threw me! But I was happy with how everything ended and the potential for other adventures. So I think I liked it."

There was also plenty of praise for Gatwa, with one fan saying: "Ncuti Gatwa has real presence and passion on screen. Think he's going to be a great Dr!" and another sharing: "I loved the giggle. One of my favourite episodes ever. I cried, I laughed and was a bit scared at points too! I loved loved loved the regeneration. Ncuti really is the doctor, he jumped into that role straight away!"

Another fan wrote: "I enjoyed tonight's #DoctorWho sooooo much. Neil Patrick Harris was fantastic as the Toymaker. The story veered from genuinely creepy to joyously over-the-top. A wonderful new take on regeneration, and I can't wait to see more of Ncuti as the 15th Doctor!"'

#David Tennant #Ncuti Gatwa #Twitter #Bi-generation #Doctor Who #60th Anniversary #The Giggle #The Toymaker #Neil Patrick Harris #Catherine Tate #Donna Noble #Melanie Bush #Bonnie Langford

[greensparty]

This Month in History - November

There’s quite a few pop culture landmark anniversaries this month, here are a few:

Nov. 2, 1992: Harvest Moon released

In Nov. 1992, Neil Young’s 19th studio album was released. The 90s was a really great era for Old Neil and this was actually one of my favorites from that prolific era. It has a real classic folk rock sound that harkens back to Old Neil’s best 70s work. Still sounds timeless. Happy 30th HM!

Nov. 2, 2007: American Gangster opens

In Nov. 2007, Ridley Scott’s crime saga was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 15 AG!

Nov. 3, 2017: Last Flag Flying opens

In Nov. 2017, Richard Linklater’s pseudo-sequel to The Last Detail was released. It at once a road movie, a comedy about men of a certain age, a commentary on both Vietnam and Iraq Wars, and an anti-war / pro-military statement! Bravo to the cast, especially Bryan Cranston! Here is my movie review from 2017. Happy 5 LFF!

Nov. 6, 2012: Music From Another Dimension released

In Nov. 2012, Aerosmith’s 15th studio album was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 10 MFAD!

Nov. 8, 2002: Far From Heaven opens

In Nov. 2002, Todd Haynes’ magnum opus was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 20th FFH!

Nov. 9, 2007: No Country for Old Men opens

In Nov. 2007, the Coen brothers’ adaptation of Cormac McCarthy was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 15 NCFOM!

Nov. 16, 1977: Close Encounters of the Third Kind opens

In Nov. 1977, Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi epic was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 45th CEOTTK!

Nov. 18, 1992: Malcolm X opens

In Nov. 1992, Spike Lee’s biopic of Malcolm X was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 30th MX!

Nov. 18, 2002: Brainwashed released

In Nov. 2002, George Harrison’s final album was released posthumously. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 20th Brainwashed!

Nov. 25, 1987: Planes, Trains and Automobiles opens

In Nov. 1987, the greatest Thanksgiving movie of all time was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 35th PT&A!

Nov. 30, 1982: Thriller released

In Nov. 1982, Michael Jackson’s greatest album was released. Here is my piece I wrote in 2017. Happy 40th Thriller!

#this month in history #neil young #American Gangster #Ridley Scott #last flag flying #richard linklater #Aerosmith #far from heaven #todd haynes #No Country for Old Men #the coen brothers #close encounters of the third kind #steven spielberg #malcolm x #spike lee #George Harrison #planes trains and automobiles #john hughes #michael jackson #film geek #music nerd #1992 #2007 #2017 #2012 #2002 #1977 #1987 #1982

[stateofconstantemotion]

IT'S THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEIL BANGING OUT THE TUNES!!!!

#my boiii #neil banging out the tunes #Happy 15th anniversary Neil! #i forget everything but I'll always remember Neil and those banging tunes

[chronic-high-achiever]

Glad we’ve got our priorities straight!

God I love this hellsite so fucking much

#Neil #neil banging out the tunes #April 13th 2006 #random #why are we like this #funny #let’s go you funky little rat #you bang out those tunes #I’m so fucking proud #happy 15th anniversary #memes

[mettatonlover858]

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN AND THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY NONETHELESS!!!!

#neil banging out the tunes #happy 15TH anniversary to Neil!

[neilerburtkapath]

Happy 15th Anniversary Neil Patrick Harris & David Michael Burtka! ❤

#neil patrick harris #david burtka #nph #happy anniversary #15th anniversary #anniversary #quote #love #couple #15 years #instagram #post #private #April 1 #2019

[freetestosterone]

happy 15th anniversary to neil!!!!!!!! he sure has been playing that piano for a long time.

#top ten jokes that were funnier in my head #my post #vriska serket #homestuck #413 #4/13 #100 #now that this has earned triple digits i can say that im glad u guys like this one #500 #HOLY SHIT HOW DID THIS GET SO MANY NOTES U GUYS R INSANE. #1000 #this is like my first ever post 2 get over 1000 wow

[nuikyu]

happy 15th anniversary neil<3......

#neil banging out the tunes #neil day #neil my beloved #413 #happy 413 #digital art #artists on tumblr #fanart #art tag #homestuck #sketch #doodle #today i offer you...... a beautiful rat #dtiys #artwork #digital drawing #my art #cute art #animal art

[lochnessbian]

happy 15th anniversary of neil banging out the tunes and NOTHING else

[dashcon2letsgo]

Happy 15th anniversary of Neil banging out the tunes!

[cityofchestpains]

i haven’t seen a single mention of neil today so i guess i’m making my own post! happy 15th anniversary of neil banging out the tunes!

[denimbex1986]

'Doctor Who's latest special, "The Giggle," not only saw David Tennant's departure as the 14th Doctor but introduced a groundbreaking concept in the Time Lord's regeneration process: bi-generation. As Tennant handed the reins to Ncuti Gatwa's 15th Doctor, fans witnessed a unique and confusing twist in the series' canon.

Regeneration Basics for Doctor Who Fans

Die-hard fans of Doctor Who are no strangers to the Time Lords' ability to regenerate, a process allowing the Doctor to transform into a new persona when fatally wounded. This transformation involves adopting a new face and personality while retaining memories and core values.

The Unprecedented Bi-Generation

"The Giggle" brought an anticipated shift as David Tennant's 14th Doctor prepared to regenerate into Ncuti Gatwa's 15th Doctor. However, the standard regeneration took an unexpected turn during a confrontation with Neil Patrick Harris' Toymaker. Struck by a powerful laser, the Doctor initiated the process but halted midway. In a unique bi-generation twist, the Doctor split down the middle, with Tennant and Gatwa coexisting, bringing a new layer of complexity to the series.

Exploring Bi-Generation

The concept of bi-generation, previously believed to be a myth in Time Lord lore, became a reality as the 15th Doctor exclaimed, "There's no such thing, bi-generation is supposed to be a myth. But... Look at me." The cause of this unprecedented split remains unclear, yet both Doctors joined forces to confront the lingering threat of the Toymaker.

Two Doctors, One Duplicated TARDIS

After defeating the Toymaker, the Doctors faced the challenge of sharing a single TARDIS. However, another surprise awaited them – the TARDIS itself had undergone bi-generation. A swift hit with a hammer duplicated the time machine, complete with minor alterations like a new jukebox and a wheelchair ramp.

Two Different Paths

With the dilemma of one TARDIS, the Doctors embarked on divergent paths. The 14th Doctor contemplated the weight of his millennia-long existence, choosing a retirement of sorts on Earth with the Nobles. Expressing newfound happiness with his adopted family, the Doctor hinted at a potentially temporary break from his adventures.

Meanwhile, the 15th Doctor geared up for a new era, adjusting TARDIS lights and initiating journeys, signaling a departure from Tennant's action-filled tenure.

What's Next for Doctor Who?

As Doctor Who progresses, Ncuti Gatwa's 15th Doctor takes center stage, with his solo adventures set to unfold in the upcoming Christmas special, "The Church on Ruby Road." The actor has already filmed Christmas specials for 2023 and 2024, Season 14, and production is underway for Season 15 in 2025.

While David Tennant bids farewell, the door remains slightly ajar for potential future appearances, leaving room for speculation reminiscent of the Curator introduced a decade ago. As the 60th-anniversary specials stream on Disney+ and BBC iPlayer, the future of Doctor Who promises further surprises and time-defying twists...'

#Bi-generation #David Tennant #Ncuti Gatwa #Doctor Who #60th Anniversary #The Giggle #Disney+4 #BBC iPlayer #TARDIS #Neil Patrick Harris #The Toymaker

[nervousenby]

HAPPY 15TH ANNIVERSARY TO NEIL BANGING OUT THE TUNES