#protect Kinn club here

[puniyo]

On why Kinn is one of the most interesting characters in Kinnporsche (and also why he is not that inhuman machine that people take him for)…

*contains spoilers for episodes 1 to 5*

Because no matter how one reads Kinn, one is reading only one of the layers that we as viewers have managed to shred so far.

I’m in love with Kinn since his first appearance in the series, the long stride of his back view only, the confident posture and shooting to kill without blinking (don’t have me started on the threat about traitors in Italian). He seems to be this oppressive and exude this dominating aura whenever he passes by. And yes, the show seems to convince us that he is so, but also so much more. That is the layer that is easiest to be seen and also the easiest for viewers to somehow feel alienated. But this is also what makes it more meaningful when we start to understand why Kinn is playing this, dare I say, arrogant persona.

Humans are shaped by the environment around them. Our personality is not fixed. Alas, nothing is permanent in the human psyche. The “nature” in each one of us is just a set of genes that predetermines us to particular characteristics and traits. It is “nurture” though that elevates or muffles our biological inheritance.

Kinn is a product of the environment surrounding him. Kinn is the way he is because of the mafia background of his family. Do we really want a meek and all-understanding Kinn when we take into account all the things that have been told, and not exposed to the viewers? Let us count what we (don’t) know. And a disclaimer here that all these are based on what I have observed from the available episodes, together with my mom. Yes, you read it right, my 60+ mother is a lover of BL dramas and we have a blast every weekend watching them. So:

Kinn grew up and is also living in a mafia family. There are no roses and rainbows here. We are dealing with black market, shark loans, possibly drugs and illegal substances, gambling, and so forth. The purpose is not to make a social criticism. Art for art’s sake.

Korn has three children but he can only rely on Kinn to continue the family’s legacy. The expectations and pressure on Kinn’s shoulders are immensurable.

Tankhun suffers from social anxiety and most likely PTSD due to the times he was kidnapped and tortured in childhood. Kinn, being the middle child, most likely grew up seeing Tankhun crying at night alone, going hysterical over loud noises, breaking down and having meltdowns for no apparent reason in the middle of the day. Kinn witnessed all that and most likely came to two conclusions: he will protect Tankhun from further harm and he does not want to go through the same. Both conclusions lead to the same outcome: one must be strong, even if that means creating iron walls and wearing a steel armor around himself.

If Kinn doesn’t like to see Tankhun suffer, he must also be very protective of Kim. I think all three brothers are actually very protective of each other, just in their own respective ways.

The family compound is literally a factory to foster fighters and killing machines. Imagine a child being taught that in order to survive this grim world, he needs to be at the top of his physique, learn how to fire a gun, how to use different weapons.

Because of factor (5), maybe it’s not the Kinn never had any friends. Maybe it’s not that he doesn’t approach others. Maybe it’s the others who are afraid to approach him.

We have not heard anything about Kinn’s mother. He says he resembles his mother most, but that could have been just a taunting statement. Is she still alive? Has she been present in his life at all?

Kinn most likely had a lover in the past that betrayed him. I’m more inclined for this route than the lover dying or leaving him for safety reasons. Death and breaking up will lead to grief and sorrow, which can be overcome through time (I’m not saying that it is easy though). But betrayal leads to loss of trust and trust is one of the most fucking difficult things to ever recover. Once trust is lost, one is forced to grow up, to mature, and it scars people. Kinn is a scarred person without any doubts.

Based on point (9), it was really painful to see that Kinn has a gun with him when he goes to sleep. Even at his own place. Even with the bodyguards around, one might be a mole and harm him. Imagine what is like to be in a state of constant alertness because you never know if you will be able to open your eyes a next time when you close them. This incessant stress unbearably takes a toll on one’s sanity. Porsche was starting to show signs of being mentally fatigued after only one month of working for the Theerapanyakul, after killing (only) one person. Kinn still sane is a very good indication of how mentally strong he is.

So, without delving into more points, we can see that, although Kinn is gorgeously tall and with a body to die for (damn Mile, the man is perfection in person – both looks and also his personality – but I will leave the Mile rant for another day – he deserves it, his acting in the series has been phenomenal, natural, full of nuances – one can barely believe that this is the first time he is acting), it is still not enough, and perhaps never enough (cue to Loren Allred’s singing) to contain all these multitudes and be what some viewers want him to be: the perfect lover, the understanding boss, the generous mafia lord.

This is not possible. It would be very unrealistic of him to be all these. Because Kinn is flawed character and it is because of all these flaws that he is this enigma that you want to dig deeper to know more about. It is because of these experiences that you might never know what Kinn will do next or react next. Sometimes it feels like Kinn is learning how to be a “normal” human being. But seriously, what can we consider to be “normal”? Be the average student, the average worker, apologize when doing wrong and smile and thank you when doing good? Hasn’t keen done all that?

Kinn might not have wanted to pursue any studies related to his family business and yet he did. He did not have the luxury of Kim to pursue music and live relatively safe. His father wouldn’t have allowed so. Kinn himself tells Porsche that he had no choice but being thrusted into this world. Kinn is a good patron from that we get from the other characters. Pete says he is the most normal one. Big and Ken seem to love to work for him and always looking for an ounce of his affection. He goes to press conferences and seems to mingle well with people. He does not seem to use unnecessary violence. In the fight with Porsche on the boat, did he ask his bodyguards to hold Porsche so he could massacre him? No. Did he aim constantly at Porsche during the fight, or to vital places in the body? He seemed he was trying to restrain Porsche until Porsche started using dirty tactics. Was he really going to shoot Porsche in the boat? He could have done so, not to kill, but a shot on the leg would have immediately stopped Porsche from jumping. Would he ask Porsche to put the apple on his head if he knew he would miss the target? I do not think so. It felt more as a warning than him proving that he could shoot. Did Kinn slap Porsche besides that time to SAVE him from the second family, which inadvertently put him under the Kan and Vegas’ radar? No.

Kinn owes an apology to Porsche, that is for sure, for underestimating him as a bodyguard and also for not valuing him as a proper human being since the first episode. Also for the events in episode 4. But let’s also think. Kinn is not unaware of apologies. Kinn has the words “I’m sorry” in his mental lexicon. Kinn knows that what he does hurts Porsche. Kinn defended Porsche fiercely in front of his father until the passive aggressive warning/threat (and damn, Korn’s gaze on him was so sharp and truly scary). If Kinn shows preferential treatment to Porsche (and as Pete said, they are already the talk of the town), Porsche will suffer even more. The more Kinn protects Porsche, the more Porsche will be targeted both inside and outside of the compound. Why doesn’t Kinn then protect Porsche in the shadows? Because people live on what is explicit shown to them. People trust what they can see and discern with their own eyes. People do not believe in what they cannot see or hear. This is not faith, this is reality. Where is the credibility of a closed-door, unseen punishment? Wouldn’t people read between lines if Kinn was soft-spoken and all forgiving to mistakes Porsche has done (unfortunately not all on his own volition but still a mistake nonetheless)?     

Pete tells Kinn that Porsche is actually a very sensitive person despite his outgoing and smiling persona. I think this is also true of Kinn. Although Kinn looks like an infallible tower from the outside, he is very sensitive, and as hurt as Porsche is. And because the two of them are so similar to each other, it is also more difficult for them to communicate properly. We always say that we get along better with people who are similar to us, true, I don’t doubt that. Porsche and Kinn fighting in synchrony and complementing each other is a sign of that. But if you think about, because you know what you don’t like and that you don’t like to have your flaws addressed (nothing personal, just that no likes to have their flaws rubbed on their noses), when two people who are very similar have to address personal problems, it becomes very difficult because you are seeing a mirror of yourself. As a mental defense mechanism, people try to avoid feeling vulnerable because of their own shortcomings. Being in denial is actually a very natural human reaction. And vulnerable is not a word that both Porsche and Kinn want to be associated with.    

Let me stop here before I write an even longer essay. I wish I had all this muse power for my daily paperwork. But short story long, I cannot simply label Kinn as this or that. Labelling Kinn as a single-faceted character is basically destroying the essence of what he is. I’m really bad at metaphors and the only one that is popping in my head now is an onion. Kinn is an onion. He is all about layers. And I absolutely enjoy every single one that he is allowing me to peel (with or without tears).     

#kinnporsche #kinnporshe the series #mile phakphum #kinn anakinn #kinn theerapanyakul #kinnporsche spoilers #this is one damn long essay #I love Kinn to death and feel free to fight me #please don't hurt me though #always open for discussion too #protect Kinn club here

[daeyeol4you]

The Chay Rewatch

As part of my KP Rewatch, I’m going to be commenting on each episode and analyzing the different Chay scenes. He’s my favorite character, and I thought I’d put down my thoughts (as well as timestamps for his scenes) as a fun way to express that.

Episode 1

Our first glimpse of Chay as a character is the baby photo at the 17:24 mark when the camera pans over an old family photo – the next photo shown is Porsche and Porchay, much older – speaking to the role Porsche was forced to take on as a young child and the clear love between the two.

Time: 17:40- 19:28 - My favorite boi appears!!

Chay being the designated family nurse – he’s never the one hurt but he deals with every single hurt his family goes through, constantly shown that everyone is putting themselves at risk while he just sits there

Arthee saying “If not, Chay would’ve been hurt.” as if he and his gambling issues aren’t the direct cause of the financial troubles Porsche has that caused the rent/debt payments to be late – Porsche’s blind eye that he turns whenever someone close to him does something bad is wild to me, but I digress, this is about Chay

The look on Chay’s face during the whole conversation about paying Chai is very important as he’s clearly a witness to what happened off screen, but he stays silent even during an exchange where he definitely would have something to say. He silently reassures Porsche that he’s okay, but its like he’s biting his tongue because anything he’d say would cause an argument or burden Porsche.

One of the many times we see Chay completely shut down his natural reaction and feelings, something that happens a lot around Porsche. He’s usually so upfront about what he thinks, wants, and feels, so this moment of quiet self-censorship is very telling, to me at least, in how Chay tries to protect Porsche or lighten the load. Chay clearly feels a lot of guilt about how much he’s costing the family.

His first words: “Hia, I’m sorry.”

This whole scene is such an interesting intro because Chay is here to show exactly what Porsche is fighting for and what he has to lose. Without Chay, Porsche doesn’t join the mafia. Without Chay, Porsche doesn’t end up falling in love with Kinn.

Time: 25:45 – 17:18- the celebration pizza scene!

His Shirt: Today is a good day – the costumers really weren’t going for subtlety here

The costumers really like putting Chay in white, maybe to show his innocence or that he’s Porsche’s one light before he falls for Kinn.

Porsche getting to squish Chay’s face – hate to see others living your dream

Chay with the milk, I’m sorry I laughed

Porsche really still sees Chay as a baby – he will have a heart attack if he ever learns that Chay was drinking at a club and nearly took drugs

Time: 31:50 – 32:25 - The Call

Chay I love you, but why would you tell your brother this? I understand he called you, but my dude… just say you’re in the bathroom

shows a lot of Chay’s childishness alongside how unaware of the mafia world he is

His Outfit: Not really distinguishable, but I’m assuming its the same shirt from later on in the episode

Time: 42:53 – 43:33 - Post Disaster Chay

Chay cleaning up the records is honestly so sad. They’re not something he or Porsche would buy as Chay likes idols and Porsche doesn’t seem that interested in any form of art, and the record player looks like the one my dad has in his childhood bedroom (ie that shit old) which means that these are their parents’ records. Chay was barely a toddler when they died meaning he has no memories of them. Porsche, however, does and has elevated their parents to a near god-like status throughout Chay’s life to justify how he pushes Chay to succeed. Chay cleaning those records first when the rest of the house is a mess is him trying not to spare Porsche even just that tiny bit.

Also I wonder if Chay’s love for music stems from these records. Maybe Porsche put them on and said our parents loved these records so that Chay could at least share something with them.

Look, if I were Chay and my brother disappeared the night after saying hey was it Kinn’s people who destroyed the house? I would simply try to find out who Kinn was.

Chay’s outfit: I’ve seen other’s discussing this but the statue of Nike on his shirt continues the trend of the costumers choosing the weirdest thematic shirts to put Chay in.

Time: 48:06 – 54:58 The Beach Bar

Sidenote: all of the trinkets in this house are so thematically interesting

Nefertiti: She shows up in 2 different trinkets. There’s replica of the famous Nefertiti bust, and there’s a picture of the bust in the collage next to the computer. She’s one of the most famous queens in history and one of the most famous pieces of art from Egypt (honestly only beaten out by Tutankhamen’s gold funerary mask, Tutankhamun is also her son – read from this what you will). Korn later contemplates the queen piece as he states that all of the pieces are complete.

The white bird statue on the bookshelves: Nampueng is painting a white bird when she meets Porsche and Porchay (I think) and white birds symbolically usually signify freedom

The silver knight chess piece: this I’ve also seen commented on, but I genuinely think this is so important for Porsche’s role in Korn’s game. Porsche has the symbols of the most famous queen in Egyptian history and a knight chess piece so heavily connected to his home. Also silver is the same color as the Major Family's signet rings. I’m definitely going to keep an eye out for these going forward.

Chay’s Outfit: still in the Victoire de Samothrace shirt, and honestly this entire scene is full of so much history and antiquity in the set and costume design it has to be intentional right??

This whole scene is honestly the best brother scenes in the show, Apo and Barcode are the best at portraying fictional brothers. Chay’s judgmental looks whenever Porsche does something weird to make him laugh – that’s Barcode and Apo full stop.

On a serious note, this scene shows that Chay doesn’t always want to follow Porsche’s path, even though he eventually respects his brother and listens to him. He’s a teenager, and try as Porsche might, he’s not as naïve and innocent to the world as Porsche, who tends to only see the baby in his baby brother, would like. He knows that his schooling is causing a lot of trouble, and he’s trying to pull his own weight. Which Porsche sidesteps in the way only a parent with a crying kid can do.

Sidenote: Porsche refusing to move out of the house is very telling about his character. He was forced to grow up very quickly, but he’s holding onto the house and his parents’ ‘dreams’ (as if their parents didn’t want both their children to go to college and be happy) in a vaguely childish manner that isn’t talked about as much. He wants the life he couldn’t live, and since he can’t have that, he’ll hold on to the idea of it.

Chay’s cries way too many times throughout this series, and he makes me tear up a little bit every time. This scene in particular because its such a realistic scene. Barcode definitely draws a lot of himself up when filming these crying scenes which is why it hurts so much.

Chay Crying Counter: 1

“Don’t forget, you’re not alone in this. And you’re not the only one fighting.” – Chay is constantly bringing up how Porsche isn’t alone, how there are two of them in this family (pool confrontation speech anyone?), but I think this also says a lot about Chay’s character throughout the show. Often times, non-main characters (I’m not gonna say minor even though technically Chay’s screentime puts him closer to minor when compared to other characters) get treated like dolls who exist only to forward the main pairing’s story. Chay states right from the get go that he’s his own person not just an extension of Porsche. He’s fighting as well. He’s a driving part of this story too. (I may be getting a bit too passionate about this one quote, but c’mon! I love when characters assert their own autonomy within the narrative!)

Chay trying to involve himself in Porsche’s troubles (and the narrative), trying to get Porsche to let him in only to be gently shut down and then not so gently left behind. IDK I love analyzing the different Chay’s we get because like Kim & Wik, Chay has different personas that he puts on with different people. With Porsche, he’s the sweet, agreeable baby brother who has to live out their parents’ dreams. He gets good grades, and he goes to the university interview because that is what Porsche wants. And yet, the second he’s no longer in front of Porsche or where Porsche can keep an eye on him, he drops the mask and allows his real emotions to show (I’ll do more analysis as we get to later episodes because this is getting long)

Chay is so attentive to Porsche’s dreams. The beach bar is definitely something he’s pieced together from different things over the years. Porsche talks a lot, and Chay definitely listens. They’re like that Into the Spiderverse meme.

Chay how tf do you not have neck issues. His head is literally laying on his shoulder while he’s laying on the bed.

Not me also analyzing the jazz posters on his walls – Chay was definitely in the Jazz band in school which is why he needs guitar tutoring. He probably plays the saxophone. Most of the saxophone players I know are unhinged in fruity and delightful ways so this is a compliment.

Chay’s Outfit: His satin matching pajama set compels me even though it does not fit his character at all. They definitely realized he needed pajamas and stole something from the costume rack for the major family. They would wear satin pajamas (Kinn does wear satin pajamas I think at one point)

The first thing Chay does when he leaves his room is call for Porsche, somebody sedate me. But what was he trying to do? Was he trying to continue the conversation from the night before? Does Porsche normally wake him up for school? I need answers…

Chay reading the note breaks my heart because its so clear that Porsche is lying. The morning after Chay brings up them running away to run a beach bar and Porsche is suddenly going to an out of reach beach bar? Chay knows this is bull because Porsche would have said something the night before. Chay knows Porsche is doing something so bad that he feels the need to lie to Chay. The deep sigh Chay let’s out as he stares into the yard biting his lip (or pouting? Idk) shows that Chay isn’t fooled. He’s aware that Porsche is in deep shit, and he’s upset that Porsche has gone on his own to fix it. But Chay can’t outwardly express that because he’s spent his whole life being the perfect baby brother trying not to be a burden. So Chay just sits and sighs in his empty house away from the narrative his existence kickstarted (because Porsche would have never joined the family if he wasn’t so desperate to take care of Chay)

Chay is so interesting to me because he is so important to the plot as a whole, but he is constantly kept far away from the main plot. I saw someone say once that he’s in a completely different genre from the mafia story he’s a part of, and I agree.

Overall Chay Rating (Chrating): I give this episode an A- 

 It’s a great intro into Chay’s character by giving you a lot of setup for his character, particularly in relation to who he is around Porsche. There’s no Kim, but I like that we got introduced to Chay before his romantic interest comes onto screen. Chay’s styling this episode was cute, but not my favorite looks. This episode stockpiles Chay fans with lots of Chay screentime to survive the harsh winter (the episodes without him) coming for them. It’s not the best Chay episode, but its definitely up there.

#kprewatch2023 #kinnporsche #porchay kittisawat #my ramblings #kinnporsche the series

[lutawolf]

When "I'm Hungry and I love you" Mean the Same Thing <D/s>

When Vegas and Pete meet again after the club, Pete is pissed. Vegas is once again blindly following daddy, and he is fucking with the people Pete cares about. They stand at an impasse with guns pointed at each other but then Vegas lowers his. Pete is slowly lowering his but then others comes along and he shots Vegas to save him. That isn't going to be the end of it though because Pete is pissed. Vegas has come to his home and made war on the ones he loves.

Vegas "I'm sorry for everything" Pete does not care because he isn't still mad about that. Pete forgave Vegas at the bar; at that time, he just couldn't live with him. He couldn't live with Vegas and be a nobody. A pet with no name. No, Pete is mad about Vegas coming and fucking shooting at his boss and friends. He is rightously made and he is letting Vegas have it.

He is honestly shocked when Vegas says "If I die today, could it be you who kills me" he doesn't ask Pete to make it quick. He'll take whatever Pete gives him. He just wants to die by his hands. Pete "what the fuck are you talking about?" because he had every intention of knocking him out, not killing him. Vegas doesn't care because if he is going to die, he is good with it being like this. " I love you Pete" then proceeds to give him a really sexy bloody kiss. Pete is so stunned that Vegas is able to gently push him away and chase after Kinn.

Pete slowly rises and chases after Vegas. He isn't running to protect his family now. No, Vegas said the words love and Pete is chasing him. When he reaches him, he is immediately concerned for Vegas. He isn't looking at Korn who has risen from the dead. He isn't paying attention to boss and friends, it's on Vegas with softness and when Vegas points the gun at Korn, He's thinking he is about to have to shoot another shoulder. When the other guards show up, he moves into a more prominent position blocking shots, but he does have his gun on Vegas' shoulder.

Vegas leaves, not waiting on Pete but Pete does not hesitate to follow. He is just taking enough time to resign. All Pete Needed Was to Know Vegas Loved Him!! He will follow Vegas to hell now that he knows that. You guys really think that kind of love happened in a week? Half of which was torture. I'm about to prove it.

Pete resigns and says these very telling words "But I cannot betray my own feelings anymore" mother fucker been in love for a while. He just didn't plan on Vegas returning them. Now that he knows he does, he is ready to descend into hell with him. Why would he say betray his own feelings anymore when it's only been a couple days? And honestly, he was angry enough at the bar that we know he felt justified in walking. No, these words are something you say when you've had feelings over time. Then if that still doesn't convince you, what about Korn. Korn is not surprised. He says, "go take care of him." He honestly has no way of knowing about Vegas and Pete, but he would know about Pete's feelings as Arm did. Which is clear in Episode 7. So, Korn knows and gives his best.

Pete catches up to Vegas and he is trying to kill himself. It appears as if Vegas has a death wish but these guys live in a world in which death is a very real possibility. There is death wish and fatalism. I mean fatalistic suicide is real thing but holds differently than normal suicide. Think of a Samera who would cut of their own heads when they lost. That is fatalistic suicide, it is a cultural thing. Which mafia culture is a thing. Vegas has lost everything from his father, his standing, his way of earning his own keep, and he thinks Pete.

Anyway, Pete catches up with Vegas and tells him to stop. Vegas immediately does. Then notice how he is trying to explain it to Pete. He is trying to tell him he has nothing. Then Pete says, "I'm here, Vegas, I'm here" He is trying to explain to Vegas that he chooses him but "why did you follow me Pete, I've got nothing left" Vegas still doesn't understand. Pete rushes to grab him and Vegas asks him to let go but Pete won't. We then have a parallel of them going down like they did at the bar. At the time Vegas was saying that he could provide Pete with care and comfort, now it's a reversal.

"Why did you follow me, Pete?" He shakes Pete off as he stands and once again reminds him that he has nothing left. Pete has helped him before and left so he isn't catching on that Pete is coming with him. "Would you stop saying you have nothing left, I'm right here. And don't turn your back on me like this. Because I'm hungry"

Now this is important. You can see Vegas literally pause, turn a little towards Pete and soften. Food is their love language. Vegas knows that Pete attributes food with care because of his grandmother. That's why Vegas prior to their relationship often offered and provided Pete with food. Bread, pork, asking if he was hungry, then making food, and onward. Food is their love language, just as it is within one of my D/s relationships.

Gif credit to @liyazaki

"Are you very hungry? Can someone else take you to eat?" Am I really who you want? Who you choose? Wouldn't someone else care for you better? "You dare push me away? You dare push me away Vegas?" "Then why the hell tell me you want to be with me?"

"I'm your pet aren't I and I am hungry now. And you walked out. So, I had to come find my owner" As I've said a million times. Pete is more than happy to be submissive to Vegas. He showed Vegas submission even before captivity. Then when their relationship developed, he easily entrusted Vegas with it again. However, before he drew the line at being a pet. Because he didn't want to be dehumanized to Vegas, he wants Vegas to see him and value him. Once he knew that Vegas loves him, it becomes a game changer. Now he is calling himself a pet. Doing whatever is necessary because he loves Vegas that much. Knowing that Vegas returns those feelings, only strengthens that more. However, I also need you to take a moment and realize we are once again paralleling episode 13. Making something ugly, that of something consensual and beautiful. Pete is completely giving himself to Vegas.

#kinnporsche the series #kinnporsche #kinnporsche vegas #vegaspete #kinnporsche luta #luta opinions #coconuts mafia #luta talks vegaspete

[yourstargazing]

i’m seeing a lot of porsche hate because of the scene at the club and how that is ‘betraying pete’. and this is a reading you can make, but i think it robs some of the beauty of how all these plot lines are collecting

from porsche’s pov, his friend pete has come home a mess but is also very obviously trying to protect someone. anyone with a brain knows that vegas was the one who did that do him, but pete is making a very aggressive and active choice to protect vegas from any retribution from the main family. he could give up the location of the safe house, rat out any info he learned while there, etc, but he doesnt.

porsche, who has also been going through the emotional ringer for 13 episodes now sees pete like this and connects the dots that theres a LOT more going on here than “vegas kidnapped and tortured pete”. so when he calls up vegas to do some digging for him and vegas asks to see pete again, it probably makes sense to give it a go. he doesn’t get involved but he sets up the meet at a place he still (for some reason despite all the shit thats happened there) deems to be a safe place.

also. porsche has from the beginning only ever truly cared about one person in the world: chay. hes struggling with that circle widening to kinn. i don’t actually think hes yet in a position where he would put the wellbeing of any of the bodyguards or tankhun above chay and kinn, and definitely not at the risk of him and chay finding out that their parents were likely assassinated, not killed in a hit and run.

additionally vegaspete has gone from being a sidestory couple to now being connected to the main plot of “who killed porsche’s parents?” and also the underlying theme of the different ways the older generation has abused and traumatized the younger.

you dont have to like it but i think calling it ‘bad writing’ or saying ‘porsche is ooc’ is a little... reductive.

#kinnporsche #kpts #vegaspete

[wardog-of-the-endless]

Temptation Tuesday

Rules: share something about an idea you have/something that's speaking to you/an au you'd like to see and are considering writing/etc. etc. Basically anything that is tempting you away from your current wips!

Insane thanks for the tag @shubaka (you’re a marvelous terrible influence, it’s very sexy of you.) Uhhh ok here we go, I guess!

💗 Pearls Of Madness /(KinnPorsche Series- KimChay)- This is looking like a series and possibly the end to my sanity, but in a very sexy way, I guess. Kim decides to start changing up some of WIK’s stylings to a bit more of an androgynous angle as he sort of explores that about himself. He’s not really sure about it but every time he introduces a new piece Chay sort of loses his mind? And Kim’s both addicted to exploring this facet of himself AND the way his Angel reacts so... He escalates things. Aggressively. (And so does Chay.) There are no losers here.

💗 It Was One Time (And We Were Drunk) /(Cutie Pie Series-  YiLian) Uh so literally anything for my babes and my SoulSister be like ‘you should do the thing’ so I’m likely to do the thing and promptly. The thing is: YiLian by accident before Diao and Kuea come back into their lives. So this is like, Cutie Pie Series Top x Top Club Shenanigans possibly drunk before their sweetlings return from whatever foreign country they’re living in before university).

💗 Cafe/Bakery AU (KP/WB KimChay)- Soft boys flirting IDK man it’s just... in my head. Obsession with food, cafe surroundings, general soft soft soft pastel life here.

💗 At Your Service (KP Series- KimChay) So this is actually a Chay post-kidnapping story idea... previous anxiety highly exacerbated due to some of his experiences in the Mafia family. Planning on him being out in public (possibly with Kim, possibly to meet Kim, possibly just trying to run errands and be normal without any bodyguards to his knowledge- up in the air) and having a panic attack. A working SD and handler find him and help him through it and while they’re sitting and talking she mentions to Chay he might benefit from a dog.. But in the mean time, is there anyone they should call? (Why I’m leaning on Kim not being there because he’d show up too soon and spoil this H/C moment unless he was IDK trapped on a phone call with a manager or something. If Chay’s going to meet Kim, Kim could show up after they’ve had a chance to talk. If Chay’s on his own, they call Kim... If Chay only thinks he managed to be out on his own, Kim’s bodyguard that’s been tailing Chay has called Kim and Kim flies in ready to protect his (ex?) baby and finally some talking can happen.) Anyway, about the time Kim’s getting his back up about Chay talking to some strange girl, her Korean boyfriend turns up and off they go. (It won’t be until later that Kim realizes that was one of the Korean Mafia and he has a meltdown all over again.)

💗 Mafia Queens AU (KP x Several Shows/References Multiverse Collab Nightmare) Essentially after Kinn more or less makes Porsche his ‘Queen’ there’s a formal event where Mafia from different countries are showing up to acknowledge the change of power, admit they’ve removed some of Korn & Co’s Generation/Allies from their own organizations, etc. Porsche gets dressed up (Corset!Porsche my beloved!) by a friend of his that turns out to be one of the Korean Mafia Queens (she’s a returning OC from above, the girl with the dog), because it might be fun to have Kinn get jealous over a nonthreatening character and let him be rewarded with a very excellent visual (and some delicious sex, when they finally get around to peeling said outfit off of Porsche).

ANYONE WANNA VOTE ON THESE? Someone talk me into these or out of these or something. IDK.

I honestly have no idea who to tag/punish in this way ummmmm... WHOEVER SEES THIS AND WANTS TO SUFFER, OKAY? Please don’t judge me I’m mortified.   @fuckyeah-itme @just-slightly-chayotic @just-slightly-chaotic @booksnchocolate I’m only tagging you because these will be of interest to you, possibly? Love you love you.

#Temptation Tuesday #Toni Arrives 20Min Late With Starbucks #Toni's WIP Fics #Toni Writes Stuff #Wardog Answers Things #Wardog Answers Stuff #Tag Games #KimChay Fic Related #Wardog Writes KimChay #Engagement Fics? Any Takers? #YiLian Drunk Fic #KinnPorsche Mafia Queens Fic #KimChay Mafia Queens Fic #Korean Artists Mafia Queens Fic #KimChay Service Dog Fic

[absolutebl]

This Week In BL - Japan is BRINGING IT

June 2022 Wk 2

Being a highly subjective assessment of one tiny corner of the interwebs. Organized by which ones (in each category) I’m enjoying the most.

Ongoing Series - Thai

Triage (AISplay Mon) Ep 7- This ep was mostly to give movement to the romance plot and since (oddly for me) that’s the bit I find the least engaging I wasn’t as wild about this installment. Next week looks VERY dramatic tho. 

Check Out (IQIYI Sat) Ep 1 - This season’s messy gays be messy series! I gotta say I love the intro credits on this one: character + actor names. I need that in all my BL. Our leads are Nine (Chahub) and Daonuea (Best). (My boy Plustor is coming too!) So Daonuea is pining for the boy who ghosted him after a hot fling AND a boss/ex/cheater that wants to date him again. Of course boss & fling turn out to know each other. Best is GOOD. I like an office setting but I’m not wild about the execution here. But the messy exes drama is relatable and fun/different. Captions are quite poor. 

KinnPorsche (iQIYI Sat) Ep 10 - Well KimChay moved fast. Meanwhile Kinn’s bodyguards are all pretty naff, letting Tawan get away. The traitor(s) = no particular surprise. Oo death! Also dumb crazy drama gay, but whatevs. I’m mad that everyone looked for Porsche but no one looks for Pete? I guess it’s good to be the boss’s f-toy. Oh, I’m salty abotu this show. Sigh. At least it was an exciting ep? 

Sky in Your Heart (Fri YouTube) Ep 2 - It’s perfectly serviceable. I’m not wowed by the chemistry but it’s fine. 

My Secret Love (YouTube Sat) Ep 3 - Fake relationship is a go and watching them lampoon BL tropes is kind of fun. No screen caps because, you know, fakel but they covered (deep breath): head in lap, picnic, feeding, back hug, movie date, sharing earbuds, and library assignation. Just because I am having a really hard time keeping this straight (pun intended) here is the character breakdown (aside from the leads): campus star = P’Tim (he comes with portable adorable bestie); pair in the 7 year relationship = P’Park & Lee (who switched departments) - they use rao/ter with each other (cutesy). Everyone else = unimportant. 

Ongoing Series - Not Thai

To My Star (Korea Viki) Ep 1-2 - YES FINE I’m watching it. I said I was gonna wait but... I CAN’T. OMG I’m so scared. The doorway being used for transition shots between past| |present was very clever. Also my goodness I almost forgot what really good acting looked like in BL! The year separation after a break up is a classic Korean drama plot point that usually comes at the end of a show, not the beginning. It’s going to be interesting and bumpy to watch them deal with this reverse plotting. They better come up with a really good justification for Ji Woo leaving and being that cruel or heads will ROLL. Also, that better be his sister and not an ex girlfriend, I have it up the here with faen fatales. Please don’t betray our trust Hwang Da Seul. 

Love in Spring (Korea grey) Ep 5-8 - I love to see a brushing hair trope (in a way I don’t love the usual hair dry trope we get in BL). I have no idea why. Also we had an example of the boy protecting “the girl’s” reputation with fisticuffs. This story reminds me a little of those girl disguised as a boy host club shows we got from Japan for a while – same kind of comedy that is a little beyond my ken and slightly jarring. At ep 7 it finally got good as the leads develop a genuine friendship. The snake thing was odd though. To be fair there’s a lot of odd in the show. I’m enjoying the tension and liking it more each ep. 

Plus & Minus (Taiwan Viki *rec* & GaGa Fri) Ep 10 - The dreaded unnecessary break up. At least we understand the bar owner’s motivations. I don’t know where I am with this show now, but I do like that its general assumption is that everyone is at least a little bit bi, and since I too like to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, I’m not opposed to seeing it on screen. 

Want to See You (Vietnam YouTube) Ep 1 - Boy likes his baths, that’s for certain. Standard psycho female character and a basic but uncommon servant/master set up. I’m getting Jane Eyre or something. Nice kisses already but this is no Mr. Cinderella. (The bar has been set, VBL, now I know what you can do.) 

Getaway (Singapore Mon YouTube) Ep 2-3 - Look, I’m the first to admit that there’s a lot of bad and awkward acting in this genre, but for some reason… it feels a lot worse in English. I like how unabashedly gay this show is but (how do I put this nicely?) if I’m gonna watch English language gay-vacay shizz – I’d rather watch Fire Island. Still, as one might expect, the heat execution is good (Taiwan still holds the crown, tho). 

BLs That Finished this week!

Dear Doctor, I'm Coming for Soul (iQIYI Weds) Ep 12fin - I was mixed over the sides, but in the end, they were a cute couple (weird kisses thing notwithstanding). This show had a very Korean style unnecessary-separation in the last ep. But I guess I’m used to that now. Are KarnNat the best Thai origin couple at domesticity? Seems like. The show’s ending reminded me A LOT of Love: Life on the Line (Director’s Cut) so if you like that you’ll like this one, but it’s not strictly HEA. I thought it suited the narrative so I’m not mad. But I’m not sure I’ll ever rewatch it either. Like Peach of Time, everything was set up for us, so the end wasn’t surprising and it managed to be substantially happier than Peach or Grey Rainbow (shudder). So maybe I rate it higher because it could have been a lot worse? ARGH. Decisions. 7/10 RECOMMENDED WITH RESERVATIONS Full review here. 

Close Friend 2 (Viki Thur) Ep 6fin - I liked the dealing with celebrityhood and fandom storyline, although I thought it was too generous to those fans. But in the end this is, like the first installment, fine but forgettable. I did like the breaking the fourth wall and mentioning each other‘s projects at the end. That was fun insider trading. (I guess we get a season 3 featuring DunBas, not my favorite. Shrug.) Anygay, both pairs did well but in terms of content and story, I wasn’t wowed. 6/10 WORTH WATCHING BUT FLAWED 

Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai! AKA Mr Unlucky Has No Choice But to Kiss! (Japan GaGa *rec*  & Viki Fri) Ep 8fin - since this is in the My Love Mix-Up vein of JBL, I was not expecting a final kiss. I consider us lucky that we got the launch kiss, quite frankly. That didn’t stop me from being a touch disappointed, but the final boyfriends cuteness wrestling in bed (VERY Cherry Magic of them) was perfectly serviceable. A solid little JBL. 8/10 RECOMMENDED 

Gossip

I still can’t believe they’re allowing it but it really does seem like Korea is bringing us A Shoulder To Cry On starring Jaehan (oldest) & Yechan (maknae) BOTH from Kpop group OMEGA X. Enemies to lovers, school set, 12 eps, due out in the fall. 

Also in Korea announced adaptation of Lily's comic Heesu in Class 2 . About a shy unpopular boy with a secret crush on best friend. Looks pretty pat but I’m always open to KBL school-set stuff. 

Japan announced BL adaptation of Minamoto Kazuki's comic: Kabesaa Doujin Sakka no Neko Yashiki-kun wa Shounin Yokkyuu wo Kojirasete iru starring Matsuoka Koudai (I know him from Five) and Nakao Masaki (Kakafukaka, Bow Then Kiss - he’s a BIG DEAL ya’ll) slated to be released in October. (source) The description from Crunchyroll is up on MDL but it’s incomprehensible. 

Cambodia released a trailer of upcoming Khmer BL មើលបានហាមសម្លឹង AKA Eye Contact. We are in “don’t bet on it happening (or finishing)” territory. 

New Thai drama My Coach seems to have a BL side plot. 

Art Adore En got a trailer. Country boy studying at a university in Bangkok catches the eye of his senior. 

2 Moons 3: The Ambassador announced a cast. That came out of nowhere. 

PRIDE! 

This is one of those times that I really wish I read Thai and could confirm it, but Thai BL actor Copter Panuwat seems to have come out as non-binary. Copter has always been super supportive since the 2 Moons days. Someone at MDL is ON IT and has updated Copter’s profile to they/them in the bio section, even if the MDL system doesn’t offer it as an option (someone oughta change the back end code on that). 

No matter what, happy pride! 

In Case You Missed It

Korean BL Blueming is getting a movie version. Since this aired on iQIYI not Viki, not sure if inter fans will get to see it. 

iQIYI has picked up SantaEarth’s friends-to-lovers (possibly sad) BL My Only 12% from Wabi Sabi, coming late summer. 

Japan is airing a BL comedy-drama adaptation of Naruko's Fudanshi Bartender no Tashinami AKA Accomplishment of Fudanshi Bartender streaming on FOD. About a fancy pants bartender who is secretly a nerdy BL fan. 

3 BLs have been submitted for consideration to the Seoul International Drama Awards 2022: Semantic Error (Korea), I Promised You The Moon (Thailand), and My Beautiful Man (Japan). 

The boys from Kissable Lips are pair branding. (They are rumored to have a new series The Circumstances Of Pungdeok Villa Room 304.) I mention this because it’s my first time seeing a Korean pair consciously use Thai techniques on their social media. 

Next Week Looks Like This: 

We’re hitting the Thai summer slow down season, thank heavens. There was too much for even me to keep up with for a while there. I could used some down time, except Japan won’t let me!

Monday: Japanese BL Old Fashion Cupcake adapted from the manga of the same name by by Sagan Sagan (trailer on FB). Seems to be a hyung romance: office set, employee/boss, age gap. About a subordinate with a crush on his boss - seems a bit Cherry Magic light? Only 5 episodes, coming to Viki! 

Thursday: Kimi no Koto Dake Mite Itai AKA I Only Want To See You only 4 eps, starts June 16, Hulu JP. Not sure on inter.  

Friday: Senpai, Danjite Koidewa! AKA Senpai, This Can’t be Love! is taking over Mr Unlucky’s time slot on Fridays, reported as picked up by GaGa for international although I’m showing it listed for Viki. 

Oh yeah and then also: Love Mechanics disaster muffins start Saturday on WeTV. 

This week’s best moments?

I didn’t pull any. Sheesh, I guess I was disappointed this week. 

(last week)

#this week in bl #BL news #BL updates #BL update #BL in the news #BL episode recap #Thai BL #Vietnamese BL #Taiwanese BL #Korean BL #Japanese BL #live action yaoi #adapted from a manga #Star Hunter Studio #GMMTV #Studio Wabi Sabi #gagaoolala #rakutan viki #Dear Doctor I'm Coming for Soul #Close Friend 2 #Fukou-kun wa Kiss Suru Shikanai! #Mr Unlucky Has No Choice But to Kiss! #Love in Spring #Plus & Minus #Plus and Minus #Check Out the series #My Secret Love the series #KinnPorsche #Sky in Your Heart #Triage the series

[queenofbakingandcrime]

LOOKING FOR A FIC

Hi,

I was wondering if I could get some help searching for AO3 fic.

Here is what I remember:

it was Kinn/Porsche and Pete/Vegas pairings.

It was Porsche as Vegas’s bodyguard.

Porsche was very good at his job.

Vegas also paid off Porsche’s debt and protected him.

Kinn met Porsche at a club and hit on him but Porsche ignored him, Kinn was surprised to see Porsche with Vegas.

#fic search #ao3 fanfic #kinnporsche #ao3 tags #vegaspete

[findinghomesomehow]

KIM'S LOVE LANGUAGE IS PROTECTING PORCHAY:

I saw this line on twitter and haven't been able to stop thinking since, though I should be studying.. anyways let's get into it because I absolutely agree to it.

Kim might have approached Porchay with an ulterior motive but as soon as he understood that Porchay has no extra information to offer he starts trying to stay away from Chay.

First, because staying with porchay wasn't of any use and secondly, HE KNEW this won't go well for him. Kim knew it from day one that he couldn't refuse Porchay, that he feels when chay is around.

Also he didn't want Porchay to know who he actually was and somewhere down the line he didn't want Chay to be any more engaged with the mafia world than he already is due to Porsche.

Even if he didn't realise, he was protecting Chay from the very beginning.

Now coming to the main topic, Kim's love language being protecting Chay.

The day when Chay said "I love you" and later got kidnapped (aka Episode 10) : The Kim who maintains his distance from his family, the Kim who hasn't met or spoken to his brother Kinn properly ever since he moved out, the Kim who stays away from his Mafia side, that same Kim didn't put a second thought before calling Kinn to know what's happening on the family that led to Chay being kidnapped. And this was the first time we saw Kim using violence, fighting, shooting, being in rage and being in a slutty outfit. He even straight up went opening firing on Vegas and his men with only Big by his side. All for Chay, all for his need to protect Chay.

When Chay almost got drugged at the club (aka Episode 12) : So we see Kim going to college why did no one tell me he's still a student and not an alumni, which I feel was to casually bump into Chay or like to see him from afar to make sure he's okay and happy. But then he gets to know Chay never joined and through his alter who Kimlock Holmes somehow knows where Chay is. Cut to Kim showing his hot violent, authoritative (those eyes) self again, just because Chay was in danger being in the wrong company. He was almost drugged and I can bet I wouldn't have gone well if Kim hadn't shown up. Again, everything just to protect Chay.

Kim breaking up with Chay (aka the cursed episode 11) : Kim broke up with Chay solely for two reasons : he cannot start a relationship based on lies and that he needed to protect Chay from himself. Kim knew Chay is already brought into this dark world beacuse of Porsche being brought into here, but he also knew that Chay would be in much more danger if he gets involved with him (rivals can use the love interest to weaken a mafia leader). So even though he himself is hurt by Chay crying and having to break his hurt, Kim leaves Chay.

Bonus : Then why did Kim kiss Chay? Because this one time he couldn't stop himself from being selfish. He wants that sunshine to be in his life, to make it happier (Kim hasn't smiled ever since Chay left his life). Even though he is hesitant in the hug, even though he knows he shouldn't have done it, the man was overpowered by his feelings. He knew he'd have to leave Chay and break his heart, but again he's a human with feelings.

#kinnporche the series #kimchay #kim theerapanyakul #porchay kittisawasd #kim x chay #kim x porschay #kimporchay

[tobeornottotc]

There's a scene in the trailer where they're kissing in what it seems to be a club restroom with black tiles and red led lights in the background. Porsche seems reluctant or not that into it but here me out, Kinn is wearing red! so I gues this would be one of their angst phases. I might be crazy but I want them together so they can fight, get on eachother's nerves and be driven by jealousy after knowing they also have feelings for each other. Like yeah bring me that fighting as a foreplay trope

Hi!

The scene you’re describing is the scene from the mock trailer when the series was with Filmania, I actually know what that scene was corresponding to, a bathroom scene that occurred in the novel post episode 4, and pre-episode 6, so I don’t think we will be getting that scene actually. I actually disliked this scene and think the show choosing to remove it was smart on their part. However there will be more angst phases, so don’t worry anon, they will still get on each other’s nerves because there’s still a myriad of issues that Kinn hasn’t yet come to terms with, starting with next week when Porsche continues/is forced to stay and increase his friendship with Vegas, you will Kinn there show different assets of his personality, because again when he sees Porsche with Vegas it’s not just jealousy and possessiveness but protection but the latter does amplify now that they’re on a different intimate level and relationship.

You will also get to see Porsche also show that same possessiveness, jealousy, and protection towards Kinn when the source of his pain and relationship trauma returns to get him back, so you will get to see the angst of how Kinn feels during that moment, him feeling torn on how much the relationship with this person made him lose trust in people and himself (something they will definitely use again to manipulate him) and how much hurt once again the mafia environment could have on his loved one (Porsche). Porsche on the other hand would show a bit of regression and doubt especially towards being unsure where Kinn stands with this person, and then also will be protective once he discovers more about this person, their past and their motivations and goals.

So there will be angst and shouting, and slapping (see You never trust me scene) and there will be jealousy and fighting and distrust, because although the forest episode changed what they were to each other, got them to see each other and embrace their feelings for each other, it didn’t fully uproot the masks and the walls that will be put back on to deal with the environment it so shielded them from. There is still a chess game at play, they are still not free, and they are still unsure about their full potential and themselves and their roles vs their needs and so you’ll get to see them still explore that and communicate through that and at the end choose each other no matter through it all. So yeah, more angst on the way but it’ll be great for development, and it will hurt like a B*

Thank you anon! I really want my babies to be safe and happy and grow but they are still stuck in a chess puppet game with no control, others still want to use and manipulate that and there’s still threads to their past traumas that need unveiling for them to discover the truest realest versions of themselves and then realize that as long as they’re together they can freefall and they will be safe and happy and overcome. 

#kinnporsche #kinnporsche the series #reviews #asks #bl series #bl drama #Thai bl #Kinn x Porsche

[jeffreyrwelch]

These 5 Breeds Want You to Stop Mispronouncing Their Names

Breed names such as Poodle, Greyhound, Bulldog, and Beagle roll off the tongue rather easily. But especially as we move toward the lesser-known breeds, we may find pronunciation challenging. For instance, is the sighthound Sloughi a “sluh-fee” or “slu-ghee?”

Five breeds have diplomatically agreed to shine light on their breed pronunciations. The Sloughi had a prior engagement, but she replied with some help: Slu-ghee.

1. Mudi

Mudi courtesy Laura Kinne

I’m a rather rare Hungarian breed, developed to work sheep and cattle, watch over the house, and exterminate small vermin too. Active, intense, and agile, I can manage the most stubborn livestock. Now about my name: Although I’ll readily run through mud while herding, my name is not pronounced “muddy.”  Instead, the pronunciation of my name is “moodie.” And if you see more than one of us, keep in mind we aren’t “Mudis.” Because many plurals in Hungarian involve the K, the plural of my name is Mudik.  Yep, it’s pronounced “mood ik.”

2. Chinook

Chinook courtesy Kathleen Riley Photography

We’re an American-made sled dog, bred by explorer Arthur Treadwell Walden in New Hampshire for power, endurance, and yet a gentle temperament. My heroic ancestors, including my forefather named Chinook, pulled sleds for Admiral Richard Byrd’s Antarctic Expedition.

Although developed in New Hampshire, my name relates to Pacific Northwest Native Americans, the Chinookan peoples. Most folks in the Northwest are familiar with the word Chinook; you’ll find municipalities, wineries, and stores with the Chinook name. Ready to say it? I’m a shĭ-no͝ok′. Try pronouncing it with a “sh” like in “shin.” And the “nook” rhymes with book. Easy as pie! American pie, actually. I’m one of the few breeds made in America.

3. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon courtesy Renee Mason Carter

We’re close-working, versatile gun dogs, developed to hunt upland game birds and waterfowl. With Dutch ties to breeder E.K. Korthals of Holland, and extensive development in France, we deem ourselves one family in the larger continental family of Griffons. My name emphasizes my form and function. My wirehaired coat helps me avoid picking up burrs in the field. And yes, I point to my quarry. Wirehaired and pointing are easy to pronounce, but folks sometimes pronounce Griffon as “Griffin.” Hmm. Consider saying Griffon as though standing by the Eiffel tower, French beret in hand perhaps?  “Grih-FAHN” sounds continental, sporty and classy, n’est-ce pas?

Now that you said my name correctly (merci!), check out a slow-mo peek at my coat shaking off the water. Cool, right?

4. Xoloitzcuintli

Xoloitzcuintli courtesy Amy Wise

Hands down, paws up, we’ll win any contest for misspelled or mispronounced breed names. When our families say our name to newcomers, the common response is “A what?” So here it is: Pronounce us as show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee. And of course we’re also called the Mexican Hairless Dog, although some of us do have hair. To simplify, we’re affectionately called the Xolo (“Show Low”). We’re an ancient Mexican breed, named for an Aztec god, Xolotl, who was correlated to lighting, fire, and illness. We slept alongside our early owners, allegedly curing their insomnia, achy joints, and asthma, as well as keeping evil spirits at bay. All that may overrate my abilities, but I’m still game to offer warmth and companionship at night.

5. Samoyed

Samoyed courtesy Paul Martin, Wolf Packs, Inc. Samoyed Club of America.

A long-established working dog, I’m a stunningly white, fluffy arctic breed developed to herd and pull sleds for the Samoyede peoples of Northern Siberia. My ancestors worked independently herding and protecting reindeer, yet slept with their families at night. Hence today I am a delightful mixture of both independent and social traits! People sometimes mispronounce (or anglicize) my name to “Sam-OY-ed,” with an “oy” such as in “boy.” If you replace the Oy with an Uh, and slightly accent the last syllable, you’re on your way to the native pronunciation. For I’m a “sam-uh-yed,” otherwise known as a Sammy (that one’s easy!).  Up for a challenge? Try saying my ancestral name Bjelkier. Good luck! I’m off to play in the snow!

Top photo: Samoyed courtesy Paul Martin, Wolf Packs, Inc.

The post These 5 Breeds Want You to Stop Mispronouncing Their Names appeared first on Dogster.

[daddyslittlejuliet]

These 5 Breeds Want You to Stop Mispronouncing Their Names

Breed names such as Poodle, Greyhound, Bulldog, and Beagle roll off the tongue rather easily. But especially as we move toward the lesser-known breeds, we may find pronunciation challenging. For instance, is the sighthound Sloughi a “sluh-fee” or “slu-ghee?”

Five breeds have diplomatically agreed to shine light on their breed pronunciations. The Sloughi had a prior engagement, but she replied with some help: Slu-ghee.

1. Mudi

Mudi courtesy Laura Kinne

I’m a rather rare Hungarian breed, developed to work sheep and cattle, watch over the house, and exterminate small vermin too. Active, intense, and agile, I can manage the most stubborn livestock. Now about my name: Although I’ll readily run through mud while herding, my name is not pronounced “muddy.”  Instead, the pronunciation of my name is “moodie.” And if you see more than one of us, keep in mind we aren’t “Mudis.” Because many plurals in Hungarian involve the K, the plural of my name is Mudik.  Yep, it’s pronounced “mood ik.”

2. Chinook

Chinook courtesy Kathleen Riley Photography

We’re an American-made sled dog, bred by explorer Arthur Treadwell Walden in New Hampshire for power, endurance, and yet a gentle temperament. My heroic ancestors, including my forefather named Chinook, pulled sleds for Admiral Richard Byrd’s Antarctic Expedition.

Although developed in New Hampshire, my name relates to Pacific Northwest Native Americans, the Chinookan peoples. Most folks in the Northwest are familiar with the word Chinook; you’ll find municipalities, wineries, and stores with the Chinook name. Ready to say it? I’m a shĭ-no͝ok′. Try pronouncing it with a “sh” like in “shin.” And the “nook” rhymes with book. Easy as pie! American pie, actually. I’m one of the few breeds made in America.

3. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon courtesy Renee Mason Carter

We’re close-working, versatile gun dogs, developed to hunt upland game birds and waterfowl. With Dutch ties to breeder E.K. Korthals of Holland, and extensive development in France, we deem ourselves one family in the larger continental family of Griffons. My name emphasizes my form and function. My wirehaired coat helps me avoid picking up burrs in the field. And yes, I point to my quarry. Wirehaired and pointing are easy to pronounce, but folks sometimes pronounce Griffon as “Griffin.” Hmm. Consider saying Griffon as though standing by the Eiffel tower, French beret in hand perhaps?  “Grih-FAHN” sounds continental, sporty and classy, n’est-ce pas?

Now that you said my name correctly (merci!), check out a slow-mo peek at my coat shaking off the water. Cool, right?

4. Xoloitzcuintli

Xoloitzcuintli courtesy Amy Wise

Hands down, paws up, we’ll win any contest for misspelled or mispronounced breed names. When our families say our name to newcomers, the common response is “A what?” So here it is: Pronounce us as show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee. And of course we’re also called the Mexican Hairless Dog, although some of us do have hair. To simplify, we’re affectionately called the Xolo (“Show Low”). We’re an ancient Mexican breed, named for an Aztec god, Xolotl, who was correlated to lighting, fire, and illness. We slept alongside our early owners, allegedly curing their insomnia, achy joints, and asthma, as well as keeping evil spirits at bay. All that may overrate my abilities, but I’m still game to offer warmth and companionship at night.

5. Samoyed

Samoyed courtesy Paul Martin, Wolf Packs, Inc. Samoyed Club of America.

A long-established working dog, I’m a stunningly white, fluffy arctic breed developed to herd and pull sleds for the Samoyede peoples of Northern Siberia. My ancestors worked independently herding and protecting reindeer, yet slept with their families at night. Hence today I am a delightful mixture of both independent and social traits! People sometimes mispronounce (or anglicize) my name to “Sam-OY-ed,” with an “oy” such as in “boy.” If you replace the Oy with an Uh, and slightly accent the last syllable, you’re on your way to the native pronunciation. For I’m a “sam-uh-yed,” otherwise known as a Sammy (that one’s easy!).  Up for a challenge? Try saying my ancestral name Bjelkier. Good luck! I’m off to play in the snow!

Top photo: Samoyed courtesy Paul Martin, Wolf Packs, Inc.

The post These 5 Breeds Want You to Stop Mispronouncing Their Names appeared first on Dogster.

[stiles-wtf]

These 5 Breeds Want You to Stop Mispronouncing Their Names

Breed names such as Poodle, Greyhound, Bulldog, and Beagle roll off the tongue rather easily. But especially as we move toward the lesser-known breeds, we may find pronunciation challenging. For instance, is the sighthound Sloughi a “sluh-fee” or “slu-ghee?”

Five breeds have diplomatically agreed to shine light on their breed pronunciations. The Sloughi had a prior engagement, but she replied with some help: Slu-ghee.

1. Mudi

Mudi courtesy Laura Kinne

I’m a rather rare Hungarian breed, developed to work sheep and cattle, watch over the house, and exterminate small vermin too. Active, intense, and agile, I can manage the most stubborn livestock. Now about my name: Although I’ll readily run through mud while herding, my name is not pronounced “muddy.”  Instead, the pronunciation of my name is “moodie.” And if you see more than one of us, keep in mind we aren’t “Mudis.” Because many plurals in Hungarian involve the K, the plural of my name is Mudik.  Yep, it’s pronounced “mood ik.”

2. Chinook

Chinook courtesy Kathleen Riley Photography

We’re an American-made sled dog, bred by explorer Arthur Treadwell Walden in New Hampshire for power, endurance, and yet a gentle temperament. My heroic ancestors, including my forefather named Chinook, pulled sleds for Admiral Richard Byrd’s Antarctic Expedition.

Although developed in New Hampshire, my name relates to Pacific Northwest Native Americans, the Chinookan peoples. Most folks in the Northwest are familiar with the word Chinook; you’ll find municipalities, wineries, and stores with the Chinook name. Ready to say it? I’m a shĭ-no͝ok′. Try pronouncing it with a “sh” like in “shin.” And the “nook” rhymes with book. Easy as pie! American pie, actually. I’m one of the few breeds made in America.

3. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon courtesy Renee Mason Carter

We’re close-working, versatile gun dogs, developed to hunt upland game birds and waterfowl. With Dutch ties to breeder E.K. Korthals of Holland, and extensive development in France, we deem ourselves one family in the larger continental family of Griffons. My name emphasizes my form and function. My wirehaired coat helps me avoid picking up burrs in the field. And yes, I point to my quarry. Wirehaired and pointing are easy to pronounce, but folks sometimes pronounce Griffon as “Griffin.” Hmm. Consider saying Griffon as though standing by the Eiffel tower, French beret in hand perhaps?  “Grih-FAHN” sounds continental, sporty and classy, n’est-ce pas?

Now that you said my name correctly (merci!), check out a slow-mo peek at my coat shaking off the water. Cool, right?

4. Xoloitzcuintli

Xoloitzcuintli courtesy Amy Wise

Hands down, paws up, we’ll win any contest for misspelled or mispronounced breed names. When our families say our name to newcomers, the common response is “A what?” So here it is: Pronounce us as show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee. And of course we’re also called the Mexican Hairless Dog, although some of us do have hair. To simplify, we’re affectionately called the Xolo (“Show Low”). We’re an ancient Mexican breed, named for an Aztec god, Xolotl, who was correlated to lighting, fire, and illness. We slept alongside our early owners, allegedly curing their insomnia, achy joints, and asthma, as well as keeping evil spirits at bay. All that may overrate my abilities, but I’m still game to offer warmth and companionship at night.

5. Samoyed

Samoyed courtesy Paul Martin, Wolf Packs, Inc. Samoyed Club of America.

A long-established working dog, I’m a stunningly white, fluffy arctic breed developed to herd and pull sleds for the Samoyede peoples of Northern Siberia. My ancestors worked independently herding and protecting reindeer, yet slept with their families at night. Hence today I am a delightful mixture of both independent and social traits! People sometimes mispronounce (or anglicize) my name to “Sam-OY-ed,” with an “oy” such as in “boy.” If you replace the Oy with an Uh, and slightly accent the last syllable, you’re on your way to the native pronunciation. For I’m a “sam-uh-yed,” otherwise known as a Sammy (that one’s easy!).  Up for a challenge? Try saying my ancestral name Bjelkier. Good luck! I’m off to play in the snow!

Top photo: Samoyed courtesy Paul Martin, Wolf Packs, Inc.

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These 5 Breeds Want You to Stop Mispronouncing Their Names

Breed names such as Poodle, Greyhound, Bulldog, and Beagle roll off the tongue rather easily. But especially as we move toward the lesser-known breeds, we may find pronunciation challenging. For instance, is the sighthound Sloughi a “sluh-fee” or “slu-ghee?”

Five breeds have diplomatically agreed to shine light on their breed pronunciations. The Sloughi had a prior engagement, but she replied with some help: Slu-ghee.

1. Mudi

Mudi courtesy Laura Kinne

I’m a rather rare Hungarian breed, developed to work sheep and cattle, watch over the house, and exterminate small vermin too. Active, intense, and agile, I can manage the most stubborn livestock. Now about my name: Although I’ll readily run through mud while herding, my name is not pronounced “muddy.”  Instead, the pronunciation of my name is “moodie.” And if you see more than one of us, keep in mind we aren’t “Mudis.” Because many plurals in Hungarian involve the K, the plural of my name is Mudik.  Yep, it’s pronounced “mood ik.”

2. Chinook

Chinook courtesy Kathleen Riley Photography

We’re an American-made sled dog, bred by explorer Arthur Treadwell Walden in New Hampshire for power, endurance, and yet a gentle temperament. My heroic ancestors, including my forefather named Chinook, pulled sleds for Admiral Richard Byrd’s Antarctic Expedition.

Although developed in New Hampshire, my name relates to Pacific Northwest Native Americans, the Chinookan peoples. Most folks in the Northwest are familiar with the word Chinook; you’ll find municipalities, wineries, and stores with the Chinook name. Ready to say it? I’m a shĭ-no͝ok′. Try pronouncing it with a “sh” like in “shin.” And the “nook” rhymes with book. Easy as pie! American pie, actually. I’m one of the few breeds made in America.

3. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon courtesy Renee Mason Carter

We’re close-working, versatile gun dogs, developed to hunt upland game birds and waterfowl. With Dutch ties to breeder E.K. Korthals of Holland, and extensive development in France, we deem ourselves one family in the larger continental family of Griffons. My name emphasizes my form and function. My wirehaired coat helps me avoid picking up burrs in the field. And yes, I point to my quarry. Wirehaired and pointing are easy to pronounce, but folks sometimes pronounce Griffon as “Griffin.” Hmm. Consider saying Griffon as though standing by the Eiffel tower, French beret in hand perhaps?  “Grih-FAHN” sounds continental, sporty and classy, n’est-ce pas?

Now that you said my name correctly (merci!), check out a slow-mo peek at my coat shaking off the water. Cool, right?

4. Xoloitzcuintli

Xoloitzcuintli courtesy Amy Wise

Hands down, paws up, we’ll win any contest for misspelled or mispronounced breed names. When our families say our name to newcomers, the common response is “A what?” So here it is: Pronounce us as show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee. And of course we’re also called the Mexican Hairless Dog, although some of us do have hair. To simplify, we’re affectionately called the Xolo (“Show Low”). We’re an ancient Mexican breed, named for an Aztec god, Xolotl, who was correlated to lighting, fire, and illness. We slept alongside our early owners, allegedly curing their insomnia, achy joints, and asthma, as well as keeping evil spirits at bay. All that may overrate my abilities, but I’m still game to offer warmth and companionship at night.

5. Samoyed

Samoyed courtesy Paul Martin, Wolf Packs, Inc. Samoyed Club of America.

A long-established working dog, I’m a stunningly white, fluffy arctic breed developed to herd and pull sleds for the Samoyede peoples of Northern Siberia. My ancestors worked independently herding and protecting reindeer, yet slept with their families at night. Hence today I am a delightful mixture of both independent and social traits! People sometimes mispronounce (or anglicize) my name to “Sam-OY-ed,” with an “oy” such as in “boy.” If you replace the Oy with an Uh, and slightly accent the last syllable, you’re on your way to the native pronunciation. For I’m a “sam-uh-yed,” otherwise known as a Sammy (that one’s easy!).  Up for a challenge? Try saying my ancestral name Bjelkier. Good luck! I’m off to play in the snow!

Top photo: Samoyed courtesy Paul Martin, Wolf Packs, Inc.

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These 5 Breeds Want You to Stop Mispronouncing Their Names

Breed names such as Poodle, Greyhound, Bulldog, and Beagle roll off the tongue rather easily. But especially as we move toward the lesser-known breeds, we may find pronunciation challenging. For instance, is the sighthound Sloughi a “sluh-fee” or “slu-ghee?”

Five breeds have diplomatically agreed to shine light on their breed pronunciations. The Sloughi had a prior engagement, but she replied with some help: Slu-ghee.

1. Mudi

Mudi courtesy Laura Kinne

I’m a rather rare Hungarian breed, developed to work sheep and cattle, watch over the house, and exterminate small vermin too. Active, intense, and agile, I can manage the most stubborn livestock. Now about my name: Although I’ll readily run through mud while herding, my name is not pronounced “muddy.”  Instead, the pronunciation of my name is “moodie.” And if you see more than one of us, keep in mind we aren’t “Mudis.” Because many plurals in Hungarian involve the K, the plural of my name is Mudik.  Yep, it’s pronounced “mood ik.”

2. Chinook

Chinook courtesy Kathleen Riley Photography

We’re an American-made sled dog, bred by explorer Arthur Treadwell Walden in New Hampshire for power, endurance, and yet a gentle temperament. My heroic ancestors, including my forefather named Chinook, pulled sleds for Admiral Richard Byrd’s Antarctic Expedition.

Although developed in New Hampshire, my name relates to Pacific Northwest Native Americans, the Chinookan peoples. Most folks in the Northwest are familiar with the word Chinook; you’ll find municipalities, wineries, and stores with the Chinook name. Ready to say it? I’m a shĭ-no͝ok′. Try pronouncing it with a “sh” like in “shin.” And the “nook” rhymes with book. Easy as pie! American pie, actually. I’m one of the few breeds made in America.

3. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon courtesy Renee Mason Carter

We’re close-working, versatile gun dogs, developed to hunt upland game birds and waterfowl. With Dutch ties to breeder E.K. Korthals of Holland, and extensive development in France, we deem ourselves one family in the larger continental family of Griffons. My name emphasizes my form and function. My wirehaired coat helps me avoid picking up burrs in the field. And yes, I point to my quarry. Wirehaired and pointing are easy to pronounce, but folks sometimes pronounce Griffon as “Griffin.” Hmm. Consider saying Griffon as though standing by the Eiffel tower, French beret in hand perhaps?  “Grih-FAHN” sounds continental, sporty and classy, n’est-ce pas?

Now that you said my name correctly (merci!), check out a slow-mo peek at my coat shaking off the water. Cool, right?

4. Xoloitzcuintli

Xoloitzcuintli courtesy Amy Wise

Hands down, paws up, we’ll win any contest for misspelled or mispronounced breed names. When our families say our name to newcomers, the common response is “A what?” So here it is: Pronounce us as show-low-eats-QUEENT-lee. And of course we’re also called the Mexican Hairless Dog, although some of us do have hair. To simplify, we’re affectionately called the Xolo (“Show Low”). We’re an ancient Mexican breed, named for an Aztec god, Xolotl, who was correlated to lighting, fire, and illness. We slept alongside our early owners, allegedly curing their insomnia, achy joints, and asthma, as well as keeping evil spirits at bay. All that may overrate my abilities, but I’m still game to offer warmth and companionship at night.

5. Samoyed

Samoyed courtesy Paul Martin, Wolf Packs, Inc. Samoyed Club of America.

A long-established working dog, I’m a stunningly white, fluffy arctic breed developed to herd and pull sleds for the Samoyede peoples of Northern Siberia. My ancestors worked independently herding and protecting reindeer, yet slept with their families at night. Hence today I am a delightful mixture of both independent and social traits! People sometimes mispronounce (or anglicize) my name to “Sam-OY-ed,” with an “oy” such as in “boy.” If you replace the Oy with an Uh, and slightly accent the last syllable, you’re on your way to the native pronunciation. For I’m a “sam-uh-yed,” otherwise known as a Sammy (that one’s easy!).  Up for a challenge? Try saying my ancestral name Bjelkier. Good luck! I’m off to play in the snow!

Top photo: Samoyed courtesy Paul Martin, Wolf Packs, Inc.

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