Memory Transcript Subject: Carlos Jose Rodriguez, Mechanical Engineer, Florida Man
Date [Standardized Human Time]: December 29th, 2136
When Yalga passed out on the couch I sent a message to the family group chat making sure everyone knew of the situation.
I needed to get Yalga into the hospital, but I didn’t want to do it myself. Pyon also needed a sitter, so I was waiting for mom to come back so Salisek and I could focus on Yalga.
Me: Yalga burned herself on the heat pad. We’re taking her to the ER. Mom, could you come home to take care of Pyon.
Mom: WHAT DO YOU MEAN BURNED HERSELF?! We’re coming home!
Tarvik: On our way. We’ll help you take her.
I didn’t want to bother them, but I couldn’t complain. I needed help. While I waited for them to arrive I poured a cool glass of water for Yalga so she could hydrate herself when she gets up. I gently nudged her awake, which made her groan in discomfort as her eyes opened.
“Dad? What’s going on?” She asked weakly. Her voice was a little rough.
“I’m gonna take you to the doctor,” I answered bluntly. “I am aware, you don’t love doctors but these people can help you much better than me. I’ll be with you as much as I can, holding your hand. Can you be brave for me?”
My daughter nodded yes, so I got up and went upstairs to grab something we’re definitely gonna need. I also made sure Salisek got the news. She probably saw through the chat, but I needed to be sure.
I peeked into our room, or at least the room the girls were staying in together. “Honey?” I called the mother of my children. Salisek was cradling Pyon, trying to calm him down. Pyon was holding his teddy tight enough to cause some visible rips and tears. I need to ask mom to fix that later. “How is he?”
Pyon buried his face in Saliseks chest fur, and made some small whining sounds. “He’s scared. We heard Yalga scream and didn’t know what was going on. He soiled himself when he heard Yalga and has been crying for a while now. He only just stopped. He can sense I’m worried too.”
“You changed him right?”
“Yeah, although I didn’t think now was a good time for potty training. What are you getting?”
Salisek followed me to my mom’s room and watched me search around the closet. “Almost a decade ago, my dad was hit by a car. Something about the sensors being screwed up. He’s obviously fine now, but the car didn’t stop just in time so he broke a leg. Thank God that’s all he got. Anyway, he bought a wheelchair and kept it- Aha!”
I freed the simple contraption buried under a mountain of clothes dad considered put away and carried it downstairs.
“We’re gonna need this. It’s gonna be way easier to move Yalga.”
Salisek continued to cradle Pyon, rocking him back and forth, as she talked to me, “What do you need me to do?”
“Stay with Pyon.”
“No.”
“We’re not arguing about this. I need you to stay-”
“Pardon me, could you repeat that!? Have you forgotten that despite that fact we aren’t married yet we both signed as the legal guardians of both Pyon AND Yalga. Or did you want to call your barber for help?”
Hearing Salisek use her angry voice when talking about anything other than Exterminator and Federation bigotry felt like a punch in the gut.I tried to defuse the situation. That worked about as well as it did when dad tried it.
“Hun, that’s not what I mea-”
“MY-” Salisek paused when she remembered she was still carrying Pyon who was looking at her as if she yelled at him. “Oh, I’m so sorry pup just…” She shifted Pyon's position so he could bury his face into her fur to distract her. She softened her voice, but made it stern as steel. “My daughter is in an incredible amount of pain. She is scared, she is tired. I will be there. Pyon will come with, so he can see his sister being taken care of. I. Will. Be. There. For. My. Daughter. Am I clear?”
I help up my hands in defeat. “Okay. We’ll leave as soon as the family gets here.”
Saliseks voice and posture softened. “Okay. Again this time. What can I do?”
Seeing how serious she was, I realized doing this on my own was a stupid idea from the start. “Pack some snacks. I’m not getting overcharged for crappy hospital junk. And while you’re in the kitchen please grab more water for Yalga. I gotta make sure the bandaging is on well and she’s okay.”
“Okay.”
Salisek walked to the kitchen, still carrying Pyon. At times like these, I know I made the right decision marrying her.
“I love you sweetheart!” I called out.
“I love you too hun!” She called back.
I pulled the wheelchair out so Yalga could get in it. I could try and carry her, but unfortunately with her size and weight it would be better to transport her like this. Even if it’s a short distance.
“Daddy,” Yalga called.
“Yeah.”
“Are you and Mommy mad at each other?” She asked innocently. “Did I do something wrong? I heard Mom say my name.”
I knelt down to give my daughter an assuring kiss on her head. “No kiddo. We had a disagreement like all adults. It’s solved now. We still love each other.”
Despite her monotone voice, it couldn’t hide the tears building in her eyes. “Okay.”
I ignored it for the moment because she was probably gonna cry more in a moment. I opened the chair as much as it could go and gave the seat a nice solid pat.
“We’re gonna put you here, then we’re going to the Emergency Room.”
“Do I have to get up?”
“Yeah. You do. Grab my hand. We’ll go slow.”
Yalga held my hand and grasped it tight. I need to remember that she has a very strong grip. To keep her even I used my other hand to push her up from the other side so she didn’t have to do the work.
I’m so glad I go to the gym.
We slowly worked together to lift her up so she could sit straight.
“Ow, ow!”
“I know it hurts. Take your time.”
Once we got her up we had to get her into the chair. I thought about the best way to put her tail. Through the hole in the back? Would it just drag to the ground? Wait!
I went to the side of the couch where there was a thin blanket for me and Salisek when we slept here. If I can tie the blanket on the handles it can keep her tail up without squishing it. I just need to get her on first.
“Okay Princess. Let’s get up. Can you stand?”
“Y-Yeah. Um, Dad?”
Yalga awkwardly clutched her tail. “I need to use the bathroom.”
My eyes darted from the bathroom to the couch and back. “No better time to test the wheelchair.”
[Memory Transcript Time Skip: 40 Minutes]
Even though it was getting late the traffic was still a lot. Once Salisek was ready we both called our parents and they both said that traffic was heavy. With it being the last Saturday of the year, Florida residents and tourists alike were enjoying their day.
We decided to just meet at the ER. The blanket trick for Yalga’s tail worked well and it didn’t hurt too much for her to walk once she got up. However, sitting down hurt her a lot unless it was in the wheelchair. Her tail probably played a factor since it didn’t have a place to sit except on the side when dealing with regular chairs.
Once we got to the hospital I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t that packed. Because of increased tourism and parties things can get crowded this time of year. Thankfully that wasn’t the case today. I didn’t want my daughter waiting more than she had too.
When I opened the side door, Yalga was already half up just so she could get into a chair with room for her tail. I helped carry her down and rolled her through the hospital's parking lot.
Salisek was having a difficult time carrying Pyon. He was pretty nervous. “Mawmy, I don wan to gow en.”
I didn’t understand why Pyon was scared but Mawmy was able to calm him down. “It’s okay pup. This place is filled with very nice and smart people who can help your big sister.”
My daughter didn’t say much, instead she looked around the large hospital and took in all the architecture and bright lights at the front. The front and lobby areas were clean and comfortable which helped a little to ease the tensions of anyone going in with something they believe is serious.
I rolled Yalga straight to the front desk and we were greeted by the medical receptionist. “Hello, how may I help you?”
I smiled politely and spoke calmly, “Hello, I’m Carlos Rodriguez and this is my daughter Yalga. She was using a heating pad and unfortunately suffered some burns. I was able to patch her up a little, but the gels and methods we have are for humans so I want to make sure she can heal properly. I would also like a professional to look at other areas of concern dealing with her limbs and back.”
“Any pain, shortness of breath, chest pain, profuse bleeding?”
“Her back usually causes her pain and the burning made it worse.”
She gestured to my fiance and son, “Are those two with you?”
“The tall Venlil woman is Salisek, my fiance, and she’s holding our son Pyon. They came for emotional support and to assist with anything Yalga may need.”
“We’ll get you someone right away. Please wait in the lobby.”
“Thank you.”
I knew they probably wouldn’t rush us in since even though Yalga is in pain, there’s no direct threat to her life. The most they’d do is probably a tetanus shot. I suppose I’ll have to worry if Yalga reacts to needles. I’ll try to calm her down because I could tell Yalga was still tense. I rolled her to a seating area with a TV playing Tom and Jerry.
Peak Fiction
With all the stress Yalga was going through, there’s nothing like cartoon violence to ease the mood. What would also ease the mood is having the family visit which according to a message they just sent, they were already here just finding parking.
Soon everyone entered the hospital and after a quick chat with the receptionist, along with me flagging them down, they joined us in the lobby. Helen and Chalta ran to Yalga the quickest.
“Yalga, are you okay?!” Chalta asked. “We heard your back got hurt!”
Helen was about to tackle Yalga into a hug before I stopped her. “Helen, Yalga isn’t feeling well. Please be careful she’s in a lot of pain.” Helen was visibly worried but still gently gave Yalga a supportive hug.
“Get better soon please.”
Talice and Tarvik were surrounding Salisek, asking questions on how they could help.
“Mom, it’s fine, really.”
“No, it’s not fine. Your father and I are here to help so please be honest with us. We’ll help with anything you need. We’ll take Helen home soon but the moment you need anything we’ll be right there.”
“Why isn’t she seeing a doctor yet? What kind of place is this?!”
Mom went over to Salisek who was still holding Pyon. “I can take him sweetie, get some rest.”
Salisek cradled a stressed Pyon in her arms, “Do you wanna go with Grandma, little pup?”
“Gwandma.”
Salisek gently handed Pyon over to my mother who instantly knew how to calm him down. Salisek fell into the chair next to me. She was pretty exhausted and it was getting late. The stress of everything is what really made her worry. Seeing your child in pain isn’t fun. My father put a hand on each of our shoulders.
“Is everything alright?” he asked.
I looked over to my daughter who was trying to watch the cartoon with her sisters but still had a hard time focusing because of the pain, as evident by her trying to adjust herself. I gave her a tap on her shoulder and mouthed “how are you feeling?”. I could only hear a little whisper, but it was enough to understand she was saying “It still hurts.”
Dad could overhear what we were trying to say and knelt down next to Yalga. “What would you like to do when we leave?”
“I’m a little hungry. Can we go eat later?”
“Of course, anything you want.”
I was grateful for my dad, that we remembered to comfort Yalga in all this. I was so new to everything, not to mention the speed at which everything was happening.
…
Where’s the doctor!
“Carlos Rodriguez,” She called just as my patience was wearing thin. “We’re ready to see you now.”
“Thank you. One moment.”
I quickly talked with my parents and in-laws about who is going home and who is staying. My mom offered to take Pyon home and to tuck him in, Salisek agreed. Talice decided to go with and made sure to bring Chalta and Helen back since they knew they might get bored or cause trouble. Tarvik and Dad were conversing for a bit about who should stay before settling on Dad since he’s more familiar with the hospital.
Salisek gave Pyon a strong nose nuzzle, “I’ll see you later, okay Pyon? Mommy will be home soon. Be good to grandma, okay?”
“Owkay Mawmy.”
“I love you.”
“I wuv yu tu.”
Helen and Chalta gave Yalga a big, but gentle, hug.
“Get better soon.”
“We’ll play lots of games together when you get back.”
Everyone quickly said their goodbyes so it was just me, Yalga, Salisek, and Dad. We followed the nurse to a room and were asked to wait until the doctor arrived. Yalga was really on edge.
“Dad, are you gonna tell Odin about me?”
“It hasn’t crossed our minds. Do you want us to call him so you can talk for a bit?”
“No thank you, I don’t want him to worry.” My daughter fidgeted with her claws in shame. She didn’t want Odin to see her hurt. The moment she’s okay, I’m planning a date for her and Odin. With chaperones of course. “Are the doctors here nice?” Yalga asked nervously.
“Of course they are, Princess. Just answer honestly and they’ll help you get better.”
They’ll help you get better… I hope.
[Memory Transcript Time Skip: 60 Minutes]
“So the spray will help heal and clean the burn so it doesn’t get sick?” Yalga asked curiously.
“That’s right,” Dr. Brown stated. “Soon we’ll give you a small shot to help protect against tetanus. It’s a very dangerous condition that can happen when you get a cut or burn. But you’re being very brave, I’ll see if we can get you a treat later. That is, if your parents are okay with it.”
“gasp Can I daddy?! Pleeeeeeease, I’ve been soooo good.”
I smiled brightly, “Of course you can.”
Dr. Brown was a huge blessing. The guy had been working with kids for a while and was great with Yalga. He was really good at relaxing her and explaining to her what was going on. He was honest and genuine. Salisek really liked him too, and even asked some questions herself. I also remembered him during my reckless years. He recognized me too.
“You’re daddy was quite the troublemaker back in his day.”
“Really?”
“Yup, when he was small he proudly came to me with a broken wrist.”
“Why would he be proud of that?”
“He got it trying to impress his crush.”
Seven-year-old me told you that in confidence.
I awkwardly looked at Salisek, but all she could do was stare and slowly smile while turning to my dad for more information.
“Do you happen to know the full story, dad?” Salisek teased.
“Well daughter, Carlos had a small crush on this girl named Jessica in the second grade and he tried to impress her by jumping off the swing set. He succeeded and flung himself so far into the air that when he landed on his wrist he needed a cast for months.”
“H-Hey! You laugh but it worked. She sat next to me at lunch and gave me her lunchables, that’s like… the pinnacle of love in second grade.”
I earned a laugh from everyone in the room, which almost made me forget that it was at my expense.
“Um, what is a lunchable?” Dr. Triva asked. She was a Zurulian working with Dr. Brown, trying to work with and understand the Arxur biology. While she was important in treating Yalga’s burn with her experience with Harchen Exterminators she would be even more important in trying to understand her condition as a whole. Zurulians have the best medical understanding compared to… pretty much everyone.
“It’s a children’s meal kit for both vegan and non-vegan foods, it’s popular for kids in school lunches.” Dr. Brown took his eyes off his colleague and gave me a sly look. “But let’s be honest, there was never any real meat in those things.”
Yalga’s interests also peaked. “Were they tasty?”
“Back in my day they were the best part of school. They were also a status symbol. Having the best lunchables meant you were the coolest kid.”
“What was the best one, Daddy?”
“Pizza.”
Of course it was pizza. It’s always pizza.
Pizza is God’s gift to the world.
Dr. Triva grabbed the syringe for the shot while Dr. Brown prepped the area. The sight of the needle made Yalga nervous.
“D-Daddy, do we have to…”
“Hey Princess, look at this.”
Yalga took her gaze off the needle and onto my phone where I showed her my favorite distraction.
[Behold Distraction]
“What is that?” Yalga asked. “I like the sounds.”
The legend Zach Choi, his legacy continued by his descendants, loved making short videos of him just cooking. This one was one of the rare ones that didn’t feature meat. Yalga was fully entranced into the process that she didn’t even react to the needle or the bandaid.
“Good job my beautiful pup!” Salisek cheered.
“Yeah… in a minute, mom.”
Dr. Brown chuckled, “I think I should start using those for nervous patients, right Dr. Triva?”
“Yeah… in a minute, Dr. Brown.”
I took my phone away before everyone forgot why they were here and we were ready to proceed. The doctors wanted to really get a look at Yalga and her condition. On the promise of peanut butter cookies and meat lovers pizza Yalga bravely went through all the X-Ray’s, bloodwork, medical history, and any other examinations they needed.
It took a while and she was starting to get frustrated with all the tests, but she persisted, and soon it was over. They allowed us to stay the night to monitor the burn area in case complications arose. So we all stayed in the hospital room, enjoying our time together as if it was a little adventure.
“Mommy look, the bed moves!”
“Pup, please don’t break it.”
Yalga went crazy when she saw how many buttons the hospital bed had, and needless to say, she was enjoying it. She kept Dad occupied with all her questions both about the hospital and about anything else her mind could think of. She was happy to be done with the tests.
“Grandpa, do you think they’ll let me see my bone pictures later?”
“Sure, but they need someone who is trained to look at them first and show them to the doctors.”
“There’s someone who knows how to look at pictures of bones?”
“Yup, they can see things we can because they’re bone smart. Do you wanna be a doctor when you grow up?”
“I dunno. Maybe I can be a doctor for bones, a bone doctor!”
It was nice seeing her happy, but Salisek and I were still worried about what they would find. What would it take to heal Yalga? Could they do it? I think so, but how long will it take? I don’t care about the financial cost, I care about the physical and mental toll it would take on Yalga. But would we have a choice?
I looked to my fiance who was rapidly tapping her foot onto the ground, impatiently waiting for the doctor to come back in and give us the news on Yalga’s condition.
“It can’t be that bad right?” she whispered. “With aid from the Zurualians they must have a way to easily fix Yalga’s condition. So what’s taking them so long?”
“They’re probably just double checking some things. I’m sure it’s nothing.” I could tell she was still stressed, so I held her hand and kissed her cheek. “Our daughter will be fine.”
Salisek tried to keep herself from crying for Yalga’s sake, but had the doctors not finally arrived she might’ve broken.
“Carlos, Salisek? You’re the parents correct?” Dr. Trivia asked. “I’ll just need to see you both very quickly to discuss some things.”
Finally ready for some answers we quickly got up, kissed our baby goodbye for now, and followed the Zurulian to a small room with Dr. Brown.
“Mr. Rodriguez and Mrs., do you prefer to be called Salisek or are you fine with adopting Mrs. Rodriguez?” The doctor politely asked.
“I’m fine with either, but I would like to get used to Mrs. Rodriguez.” I could feel her hand strengthen her grip in mine.
“Wonderful,” Dr. Brown took out a small folder that showed some of Yalga’s X-Rays, notes, and documents. “First things first, your daughter's burns should heal very soon.”
“Courtesy of Zurulian medicine and Harchen Exterminator Accidents.”
“Yes, thank you Dr. Triva. But of course this is not the only information you wanted to know about. The condition of your daughter is concerning. Not only because of the condition of her injuries, but also her condition that allows her body to grow at an exaggerated rate.”
Dr. Triva put the X-Ray slides on a projector for us to see. Seeing Yalga’s bones and how badly they were broken made my stomach turn, and my heart sink. I could hear Salisek’s gasp from how shocked she was.
It looked like a child had rearranged the right side of her body like a poorly constructed jigsaw puzzle. What made things worse was that the other side of her body looked nearly untouched meaning we could see all the damage her sperm donor did. I know how it felt to have broken a few bones as a kid. Her life would’ve been torture for me. I have know idea how she could live like that.
Why didn’t I take her here the moment we got home? How long has she been suffering like this?
“As you can see the limbs that didn’t grow as much were the ones that were injured the most. Trauma can be a factor in how limbs develop,” Dr. Triva explained. “You can see here how the bones didn’t heal correctly. Upon questioning your daughter it’s no question her back holds the most problems, but looking at her arms and legs it’s possible they’re also providing an incredible amount of discomfort and pain.”
Salisek wrapped her tail around my leg nervously. “So, what does this mean?”
“It means,” Dr. Brown continued. “That before we even think about her back we should address what’s going on in the rest of her body. If you look at her pelvic bone you can see it isn’t straight due to her walking on uneven legs for lord knows how long. So we think it would be best to first start realigning the bones as well as doing the appropriate extensions. My only concern is that her accelerated growth may cause complications, so she’ll need to visit here frequently.”
My fiance’s grip tightened as she looked deeper into the X-Rays, “I see. How long will it take for her to recover?”
“Several months, due to the severity of it. We can do the arms and legs separately, but that would be up to you. There’s a possibility it could take longer. We just can’t be certain with her growth, but we’ll have experts working round the clock on her case.”
“I-I see. But you can help her right?”
“We will do all within our power to make sure your daughter is healthy and lives a pain free life.
“Thank you… could you give us a moment. We would like to let our daughter know about it before we make arrangements.”
“Of course. Please let us know when you’re ready.”
We politely walked out of the room and turned around the corner away from where Yalga was.
“Honey?” I asked. “Is everything okay?”
I almost fell over when she pulled me in for a hug. I could barely hear her through her bleats and cry’s. “Look at what that monster did to her.”
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Written by u/GoldWhale & u/JD397
Thanks everyone for your patience with us getting this written up. Much appreciation to my co-author u/JD397 for his work, scouting analysis, and comprehensive background knowledge on where Demidov sat compared to historical players, and the international analysis. Please note, this analysis won’t focus on why Demidov>Levshunov. In terms of BPA, Demidov is nearly unanimously over Levshunov based on consolidated rankings. With the Blackhawks publicly saying they want to go BPA, we hope to establish a case as to why Demidov truly stands above the rest, by a good margin. We hope that this was worth the wait, and we haven’t disappointed anyone who may have wanted more. We’re amateurs, give us a small break 😉
When Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly flipped the decisive card to reveal the number one overall pick, Blackhawks fans were disappointed. They were going to miss out on Macklin Celebrini, the consensus number one center and number one overall player in the draft. After winning Connor Bedard the prior year, many fans were hoping for a one two punch down the middle, their own version of McDavid and Draisaitl, Crosby and Malkin; this was not to be.
Despite the initial dismay, fans were still happy. The Blackhawks won the second lottery, and with that, the rights to select a franchise player at number two overall. Immediately, though, there was debate. Swirling on social media there were rumors that the Blackhawks were predominantly looking at two high end prospects: Ivan Demidov (RW/C) and Artyom Levshunov (D). On one hand Demidov is an elite prospect at wing with excellent hands, creativity, and legitimate top line wing with PPG+ upside. On the other, Levshunov is a dynamic offensive defenseman with a stellar shot, solid size, dynamic skating, and most importantly right-handedness.
The Blackhawks, realistically, need both positions. Last year the Blackhawks iced one of the worst offenses in the entire league, scoring the second least goals behind only San Jose. They also had the fourth worst defense, surrendering 290 goals on the season. Neither are acceptable in the push for a playoff spot in the coming years, but ultimately with number two, you can only choose one of the two players. After our hours of analysis, u/JD397 and I believe there is no debate – as good as Levshunov is, Demidov is closer in skill and projection to Celebrini than anyone else in the draft is to him.
So who is Ivan Demidov? He’s an 18 year old forward playing for SKA 1946, a MHL affiliate of SKA of the KHL. Since the 2023 draft the big story out of the KHL was the dominance of Matvei Michkov. This was a kid who destroyed the MHL by putting up 38 points in 22 games and going PPG+ in the playoffs his D-1 Year. Michkov then outperformed Connor Bedard by putting up 16 points in 7 games at the IIHF U18s in 2021. Michkov was, and still is, borderline generational but there was someone else waiting in his shadow. In his D-1 Year, Ivan Demidov put up 62 points in 41 games, and scored 1.3PPG in the MHL playoffs. While putting up a lower PPG pace than Michkov, Demidov’s game was substantially more well rounded and scouts started to take notice of another potential franchise winger in Ivan Demidov.
Demidov exploded in his D-0 Year, putting up a literal 2.0 PPG pace in the MHL the highest pace ever for a player 18 or under, and the third highest PPG in league history. In the playoffs, despite an injury, Demidov posted a ridiculous 28 points in 17 games. This production was unheard of beforehand and bested Kucherov’s 1.87 point pace at 18. Not only did Demidov have better production AND two way play, but he also did it nearly 7 months younger. Demidov remains a bright spot who is able to elevate his play to the competition. Before talking about playstyle, strengths, comps, projections, etc. it needs to be noted just how dominant Demidov was on the scoresheet.
Now that fans know who Ivan Demidov is, let’s address the elephant in the room. Demidov is Russian and with the political climate worldwide, being a Russian is associated with an inherent risk of a prospect not coming over. Rest assured – there is no such concern in this case. Last year, rumors swirled around Michkov not coming over due to three factors:

1. Michkov did not meet with more than two teams and actively told specific teams he would not play for them.
   
2. Michkov was incredibly difficult to get ahold of predraft and it made scouts and front offices skeptical on his character and desire to come to the NHL.
   
3. Michkov had 3 more years left on his contract with SKA.
   

Demidov, on the other hand, is actively engaging with teams. He’s hosting a workout in Florida before the draft for multiple teams to attend, and is actively having his agent coordinate interviews and meetings with interested front offices. Demidov has publicly declared his intention to come over to the NHL as soon as possible, even venturing so far as to say he’s looking at options for getting out of his KHL contract to get to the NHL for the 24-25 season. Finally, Demidov only has 1 year left on his contract so there isn’t long term concern about losing the ability to develop him internally. An interesting note that we found during analysis was that Demidov’s agent, Dan Milstein, is “hated” in the KHL because of how consistently he pushes for his clients to leave Russia and transition them to the NHL. Even if Demidov is stuck in Russia all of next year, there’s almost zero risk he doesn’t come over.
On Demidov, the other large question that looms is his lack of play in the KHL, and SKA’s decision to play him in the MHL. Despite being the one of the best players in MHL history, Demidov only saw action in 4 KHL games and scored a total of 0 points which has also turned off many scoresheet watchers. Let us reassure you – Demidov was predominantly the 13th forward and played an average of 3-5 minutes per game with unfamiliar linemates. He did not have a chance to play enough to succeed, and built no chemistry with the teammates he was playing with in his limited time. SKA is notorious for handling their prospects poorly. Young players are consistently given limited ice time, especially when they’re expected to leave Russia. Michkov, despite his skill, couldn’t crack the SKA roster in his D-0 or D+1 simply because of this bias. All said, this is not a concern scouts have when it comes to the potential drafting of Demidov.
With the Russia question answered, we believe there is no doubt that Ivan Demidov is the pick to make in the 2024 draft. Ivan Demidov is really really good. He is the complete package for what you look for in a franchise winger. Demidov has excellent hands, dynamic edgework, elite hockey IQ, high end compete and energy, a relentless forecheck, creativity in the offense he provides, solid two way play, and finally rapid speed in terms of release and puck control. There is no one like him in this draft who offers such an elite skillset with no obvious flaws in his game outside of his build. He can also play center when needed which gives him additional offensive flexibility and adds even more dynamism to his game.
While analytics don’t tell the full story, they can often be a useful baseline to build from. The first item we want to call attention to is Byron Bader’s model, which projects Demidov as the best #2OA prospect since Eichel.. Let's again be clear, we don’t put much merit into this due to the low gradings of Carlsson and Laine, but it’s important to contextualize how Bader’s model works. It compares prospects to the league they’re in and projects them out. Demidov dominated the MHL to such a degree that the model favorably views him due to being almost untouched in play, and setting multiple records. Continuing with Hockey Prospecting and Bader, who is an active NHL draft consultant, they project Demidov to be an absolute STUD based on production. No forward who they’ve ever given 99%s to has ever been less than PPG+. Demidov has a very comparable offensive game to Celebrini, and is all but guaranteed to be a star due to his production and skillset. Alanen also projects Demidov to be elite in all 3 zones, and gives him a total RARE grade of 100, due to his next level offense and transition, and above average defensive work despite his assignments. Again, analytics aren’t an end all be all by any means. They’re just an exceptional base to build from when scouts, data scientists and NHL draft consultants unanimously believe a player to be elite. From our research, no prospects with comparable profiles have busted or not succeeded in the NHL.
Whilst reading multiple articles, watching videos on Demidov, and going through tape, we compiled the following scouting report.
Physical Attributes:
Demidov is not very physically imposing, or even one of the most physical players in the draft. He’s expected to show up to the combine around 6ft tall and weighing 170lbs. Admittedly one knock that some scouts have for him is his build and need to bulk up. Thankfully, this is easy to build at the professional level. Nonetheless, Demidov has sturdy base that enables him to dominate around the boards and in front of the net due to his rapid twitch movements and lower body power. Demidov is able to outskate and outwork larger and stronger players by being smart with his legs and driving to the inside consistently when in transition. His remarkable agility and lower-body strength allow him to outmaneuver opponents and maintain possession in tight spaces, or separate for quick attacks or desperation back checking.
Skating:
Demidov's skating is characterized by irregularities; while he exhibits great power on his edges, his transitions suffer due to a wide stance, leading to questionable but explosive pivot work. Despite this, his rapid acceleration and agility enable him to navigate through traffic seamlessly, while his powerful stride generates significant momentum, making him a constant threat in transition. Let’s clear up a misconception; Demidov is not a bad skater. He’s got decent speed, a good handle on body control, power on the inside of his edges and with quick crossovers, etc. His posture and stance need work, but this is something that looks completely fixable at the NHL level. It doesn’t require a rebuild of his skating style, rather a retool that can utilize his edgework as a base. Instead of hunching over at the end of a shift and losing speed and energy, Demidov can rely on quicker small movement cuts on for rapid movement and longer, albeit slower strides while holding himself higher to preserve energy while covering distance. While the 10 and 2 skating that Demidov employs isn’t conventional, it allows him to see a good deal of the ice, and when in close provide breaking speed towards the play. Fixing the reliance on 10 and 2 also offers faster top level skating and easier quick pivoting in a 200ft game, rather than a longer turn. Again, his skating is unorthodox – but it isn’t bad. It’s not mechanically sound, but it can be polished to a high level without a large amount of concern. Because of how unpredictable his skating is now, scouts across the board acknowledge that it potentially even grants an advantage as his body is harder to read.
Scoring Ability:
A natural sniper, Demidov possesses a lethal shot with pinpoint accuracy and a lightning-quick release that catches goaltenders off guard. Whether he's unleashing a blistering wrist shot from the slot or wiring a one-timer on the power play, Demidov consistently finds the back of the net with precision and finesse. One really underrated part of Demidov’s scoring ability comes from the aforementioned elite edgework. Due to how rapidly he can change directions while holding full control over the puck, he can create scoring lanes with almost zero room, and his accuracy is again one of the best we’ve evaluated as amateur scouts in the last few drafts. When there isn’t an immediate opening or shot, Demidov is patient, draws coverage where he wants, and again has no qualms about firing the puck to the net. If there’s one question about his ability to score, it’s his slapshot. He hasn’t had to use it in almost any occasion due to how the offense is structured on SKA 1946, and therefore it’s not as developed as his snap or wrister. This is a relatively minor knock, though. Demidov can take slapshots and find twine without much difficulty, it’s just the least refined part of his goalscoring ability.
Playmaking and Elite Hands:
Demidov has the best hands that we have scouted. Better than McDavid, better than Fantilli, better than Hughes, better than Bedard, better than Michkov, and yes, better than Patrick Kane as a prospect. Yep, that good. Hadi Kalakeche, one of Dobber’s lead scouts says, “…he has THE best handling skill I’ve seen… he’s the closest thing we’ve seen to Pavel Datsyuk since Pavel Datsyuk.” The rapidity of his movement, the purposeful puck placement, the astounding protection rate, and his ability to pull defenders off of him without moving his body is unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. Again, he has the most individual puck skill and innate offensive talent in the draft. These skills with his hands allow him to become an absolutely next level playmaker. Demidov is crafty, and has a history of faking shots to make a pass, or vice versa to help his team. He’s able to create lanes and take advantage of his puck control by having absolutely next level zone entry to set up the offense on a consistent basis. While his decision making needs some work when it comes to choosing the best move, he almost always makes the right one, and is able to think through solutions when there’s no apparent move forward. Whether it’s a drop pass, running the puck up the boards, a regroup, finding a teammate with a perfectly slotted pass, Demidov has no real ceiling. The only question remains is whether these skills will work as well at the next level. All said though, there’s no real debate between scouts that he’ll be a franchise winger.
Creativity and IQ:
Demidov is electrifying, brilliant, dynamic, innovative, transcendent, and any other adjective you want to use. There is no prospect in this draft with Demidov’s offensive upside, including Macklin Celebrini. As mentioned above, Demidov has been compared to Datsyuk: he is stellar at opening up lanes with his body or finding passes, even if they’re banked off the boards. While Bedard is a guy who was expected to shoot first, Demidov is a passer. This works in his favor, though. Demidov certainly doesn’t lack a scoring touch. His positioning and body will tell goalies and defenders he’s planning to pass and he’s able to quickly change direction using his edges to put a shot on net. His ability to think several steps ahead of the play allows him to execute highlight-reel passes and capitalize on scoring opportunities that others on his team might miss, or simply not have the skill to execute. He’s unpredictable because his vision is at such a high level. He’s got a game reminiscent of Jack Hughes and Patrick Kane, and the way he views the game has scouts absolutely over the moon about his pro projection. There really is nothing that Demidov doesn’t have the ability to do – this year in the MHL he took advantage of the strength of competition and tested it out. Demidov tried different reads, different styles, working more heavily down the middle, shooting, playdriving, etc. We’re blown away by the flexibility that he shows across every facet of the game. A really fun quote to mention from Lassi Alanen, EP’s director of Euro scouting is, “I still have like 100+ unused clips of Demidov's play from this season. He must be the most clippable prospect I've ever watched. Something eye-catching happening almost every shift during his second half of the season.” Demidov’s highlight reel isn’t really a “reel” – that’s just how he plays the game on most shifts that he takes.
Physicality and Defensive Awareness:
Demidov's physicality extends well beyond his height, as he isn't afraid to throw his weight (all 170lbs) around and engage in board battles to win possession. His defensive awareness is equally impressive, as he uses his size and reach to disrupt passing lanes and apply pressure on opposing forwards both in the defensive zone and in the neutral zone, showcasing a commitment to playing a complete, two-way game. As briefly mentioned, Demidov doesn’t exclusively play wing – he plays center too. While he’s not going to be Patrice Bergeron he is capable of handling both ends of the ice, and has consistently improved his defensive play throughout the year.
Work Ethic and Engagement:
While almost all prospects “work hard” to play their best on the ice, Demidov does that little bit more. Despite being a winger, he’s consistently one of the first players up and down the ice. He rarely coasts and drifts around but is engaged rather consistently all around the ice. One thing that’s often hard to teach prospects is how to be aggressive and assertive without being risky. Demidov never worries about challenging his opponents, fighting hard board battles, or giving his all to get back into a play after he’s low after driving to the net. This is something that the Blackhawks LOVE in their players, and should hopefully encourage GMKD to pull the trigger, if everything else didn’t sell him. As we see Demidov continue to improve in skating with NHL coaches, this should only give him more energy to expend in the 200ft game, and improve his engagement across plays. He’s an absolute workhorse, and consistently pushes to improve which evidenced by the massive improvement across this season in the MHL. There’s no reason to think this same drive can’t come through on the NHL level.
Areas to Improve and Questions:
With all the hype around Demidov, it’s hard to initially understand why he’s considered a lower end prospect than Celebrini. Digging in, though, it becomes more clear. While Demidov has the higher ceiling, he also has a much lower floor. The number one factor that limits Demidov is his exposure to higher end competition. The MHL is a good league, but Demidov was ready for the KHL last year. Since he wasn’t exposed to higher end competition there is still question on how much of his skillset will translate when playing higher level men’s hockey. There isn’t an expectation of a problem, but when a player lacks that experience, it undoubtedly makes them more challenging to project. Remember, Demidov didn’t really play meaningful KHL minutes when he got 4 games this year. He got 13th forward exposure and didn’t play with the same linemates that he worked with in the pre-season. Nonetheless, he wasn’t perfect. He did see some questionable decisions while trying to adapt to higher competition. There’s little concern that this is an actual issue, but Demidov needs to grow and play against men, even for a few games, before coming to the NHL. Thankfully, he should have the entire season in 2024-2025, and I haven’t read a single scouting report that expects him to have an issue putting up Michkov+ numbers.
The second factor is skating. Demidov is a good skater, but he’s unorthodox at best. While this skating relies heavily on his edgework which gives him amazing playmaking ability, his pivoting, high end speed, position and stride could all use refinement and improvement. While these are all skating mechanics that are easier to fix, skating is NOT a guarantee. If he’s unable to improve his skating with NHL skating coaches, it could limit his upside. He is still expected to be a top line winger, but it could be the difference between 70+ and 100+ points if skating doesn’t develop. Remember, some scouts view his skating as a “hidden” upside in his game, but improving skating not only gives him more offensive flexibility, but also defensively. There’s room for improvement, and it could be an easier lever to correct to see high rewards from.
The third factor is decision making. Demidov is creative to a fault, but just like in art, not every project works out. With such an advanced toolkit, Demidov needs to work with video coaches to better understand which moveset is appropriate in which scenario and when to deploy it. There’s a difference between decision making and IQ. Decision making is hard to fix when a prospect is set in their ways based on playstyle, but if playstyle is more flexible, then there’s much less of a concern. IQ, on the other hand is uncoachable, and Demidov has arguably the best offensive IQ in the draft. There’s no reason to believe that he can’t fix this, but due to being stuck abroad, and potentially even the MHL again next year, it could take him a bit longer to get up to NHL speed.
The final factor is defense. While it seems that every single forward prospect has a knock on their defense, we can qualify Demidov’s specifics a bit more easily. Demidov is a competent defender, and a very good well rounded player, but again decision making plays a factor in the challenge of projecting him here. While players like Celebrini are dominant both ways, Demidov often doesn’t make the right choice when defending – he has a lot of offensive instincts which have him sit higher on the blue, and while he is always engaged on the puck, he needs to be more responsible in coverage rotations. Off the rush, Demidov doesn’t always read the play correctly, and the inconsistency can create shooting lanes for his opponent. Just like Michkov, he can also cheat on plays where he finds himself a bit further away from a play and loses sight of his defensive assignment. He’s extremely energetic and consistently pushes to get back, but working with him on understanding when to cheat will be important for his development as well. We again want to reemphasize that Demidov plays solid defense and a good two way game, especially for a wingecenter. But there’s room for improvement in terms of bridging the gap between him and other recent prospects like Celebrini, Carlsson, and Johnston.
Pro Projection:
While he doesn’t have the skating that Jack Hughes had, he’s still a great projection and comparable. A smaller but nimble player who isn’t afraid to get involved on the rush, around the boards, or in transition. Demidov’s offensive upside is similar as well – like Hughes, the defense isn’t the best, but he’s able to run an entire offense both on the wing and playing center. He’s creative to a fault, has a great set of hands, and the toolkit to be a consistent top 5 player at his position in the NHL. Pro projections are always hard because you can never guarantee how a player will turn out, whether they’re undrafted or a #1OA, but Demidov is truly all but a sure thing. His creativity rivals players like Nikita Kucherov and Mitch Marner in their ability to think ahead of where the play is, his handling rivals Kane and Datysuk, his defensive play is above average for a winger, he has a great shot comparable to players like Matt Tkachuk, and is a bitch to get off the puck. Even when Demidov is literally on the ground, he’s consistently able to hold possession and find a play with no room left. With a toolkit like his, decent size at an estimated 6ft, there should be no reservations that Demidov should succeed at the next level. Most scouts see his floor around 65-70 points, and his ceiling closer to 120. I stand by the Jack Hughes comp I made earlier. While they differ in skating, they play very similar games, and should expect similar success at the next level.
Quotes:

“He’s got the best hands in the draft… and has made more one-on-one skill plays so far this season than almost any prospect I’ve scouted for any draft. He’s also a pretty engaged off-puck player who keeps his feet moving, hunts pucks on the forecheck, and can turn a steal into a game-breaking play in an instant.”
Scott Wheeler, The Athletic
“Demidov is already a game-breaking forward who can move the puck effortlessly and there’s no question he’d be a fantastic partner to some of the best prospects in the NHL today. His production in the MHL is comparable to Patrick Kane’s 2006-07 season with the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights… Demidov is a bonafide first-line winger who will score tons of goals.”
Dayton Reimer, The Hockey Writers
“In a vacuum he’s the most talented forward this draft class has to offer outside of Celebrini. Demidov possesses many of the same traits Celebrini does, only his track record is against younger, more unproven talent."
Sam Cosentino, Sportsnet
“The talent of Demidov is impossible to deny. His raw skills might be the best in terms of offense in the entire draft. His puckhandling, shot, passing, and even skating makes him a unique hockey player and prospect. There are many great offensive players, but not many quite like Demidov. Especially who will also have a great drive and motor to play a strong 200 foot game… he could easily be a point per game player in the NHL on most teams first line.”
Frederik Frandsen, Last Word on Sports
“At the end of the day, what you get in a player like Ivan Demidov is a generational offensive dynamo with the mind of a master chess player. Each time he gains possession of the biscuit, his ability to think many steps ahead of the opponent, find creative solutions involving his puck handling abilities, as well as creating tremendous execution at creating space with his skating or precisely hitting the net is considered to be up to par at the NHL level.”
Tyler Ballesteros-Willard, Draft Prospects Hockey
“Any forward that has ever had the type of equivalency we’ve seen from Demidov in his pre-draft year and draft year, going back to the ’80s, has turned into a point-per-game-plus superstar over their careers… You need stars to compete and contend in the NHL, and Demidov is almost guaranteed to be that.”
Byron Bader, Hockey Prospecting
“Demidov is the most dynamic, verstatile, and creative [puck] handler we’ve seen come through the draft in recent years. Elements of his on-puck decision-making remain raw, but his upside as a 100-point top-line winger is supported by decent off-puck and defensive engagement and lightning-quick processing of the game. His elite-level of on-puck intelligence and his trifecta of dynamic handling, playmaking, and goalscoring tools give him the foundation to become an electrifying creative force and offensive driver.”
Sebastian High, Dobber
“Demidov breaks defences. He spots a tiny gap in coverage, bursts right through, and blows it open. He plays mostly a finesse game, but does so hyper-aggressively, attacking everything he can. Demidov succeeds at pulling off plays that most prospects can't. He plans, processes, and anticipates faster than he can stickhandle. He's a pure creator with the puck, making plays out of nothing.”
David St. Louis, Elite Prospects
“Demidov is the more dynamic and flashy prospect [Than Michkov].Demidov is the single-most gifted handler in the entire 2024 class. He projects to be the superior one-on-one attacker…someone who can single-handedly create out of thin air. When it comes to passing ability…Demidov’s ability to chain together handling sequences into following passing plays is second to none.”
Lassi Alanen, Elite Prospects
“It’s a no brainer[at #2OA]. It’s Ivan Demidov all day, every day, 24/7. You run to the stage and pick him… if you ask me, Ivan Demidov is better than Matvei Michkov… He’s the only prospect in our rankings who we gave a 10 grade to for a specific ability. It’s not just the handling skill in isolation it’s the creativity. He comes up with solutions no one can expect.. his motor is underrated, puts in work defensively… it’s a no brainer there.”
Hadi Kalakeche, Locked on NHL/Dobber

Our Scouting:
Clip 1:
As we talked about prior, Demidov has a great IQ and the ability to create lanes and plays out of nothing. Demidov pushes up the ice and enters the zone with pressure closing onto the side. He uses his hands to pull in control, but more impressively, puts his body between the defender and the puck. He uses his edgework and breaking speed to push past the defender, then is patient enough to draw 3 defenders towards him, away from his teammate. When he sees the trailing defenseman waiting, he immediately finds a tight pass for a wide open teammate to capitalize.
Clip 2:
There’s a difference between a safe move, and then there’s an insane move. Watch as Demidov comes up on the left side. He sees that the defender is getting desperate and goes for a large poke. Demidov slides the puck under the Dman’s stick and once again shows off his patience. Instead of going for a quick shot he reads that the other defender is slowly coming across the crease to prevent a passing lane. Instead of just shooting like most players, Demidov baits the goalie into thinking he’s going to run into the defenseman, and in that second, puts the puck in the net.
Clip 3:
Small play, but this is just about how slick his passing is. He slides the puck through a very tight lane while baiting the defenseman into sliding due to not knowing where the play is going to be.
Clip 4:
While we can put on nonstop highlights, it’s also important to see how smart Demidov’s game is. Demidov and the other SKA players move the puck around a bit trying to find an opening until they give it to Demidov. Demidov reads an open play and passes the puck down, but instead of immediately following the puck or staying at his spot, Demidov uses his high engagement to instead move to the other side of the net down low to offer accessory support for his teammates on his anticipated cross crease pass, should there have been a rebound.
Clip 5:
Not every highlight is going to be a goal. One really underrated part of Demidov’s game is how well he’s able to read the offense. As he holds high initially, he’s able to help move the puck out in order to reset the offense when the play fails. His motor keeps him in the play and with his excellent edges, he’s able to make a quick pivot after rushing around in order to step up and create an open shooting lane. While his teammate can’t make the pass to get the puck to him, Demidov read where the play WOULD be, not just where it was. Those IQ aspects really can’t be taught, and are part of what makes him so special. By anticipating the open play rather than following the puck, he establishes himself as a play driver by creating options rather just following and executing structure at a high level.
Clip 6:
We're not even going to analyze this one. It’s just fucking fun. Talent oozes.
Clip 7:
This video has a ton of highlights, which I’d definitely recommend watching, but we’re going to focus specifically on the play at 0:45. We can post clips of Demidov scoring goals, finding breakaways, etc. all day long, but when thinking about translation to the NHL, IQ and decision making is what we’re really drying to drill down on. Demidov arrives in the zone through to middle and pushes the initial F1 to the F3 spot and changes the rotation. The puck is dumped to him and the initial F1 leaves a drop pass for Demidov approaching the goal. As soon as Demidov gets the puck, at 0:47, you can see him primed and in a good shooting position. The bigger defender misread the play and has drifted too far towards the center of the ice, leaving Demidov with a nearly unobstructed shooting lane as the netfront defenseman is also too far toward the middle. Instead of taking the shot, he instead waits to draw over the netfront defenseman, and the bigger defenseman closer towards him, leaving his teammate literally untouched across the crease. Demidov trusts his hands and ability with an extremely quick and accurate pass through the stick range of three defenders to find his teammate wide open. His decision making has been progressively improving and his ability to look off the shot to find an elite pass will translate extremely well to the next level.
Clip 8:
Another play where you can just be excited about Demidov. The puck is wrapped up around the boards and the defenseman sitting at the top of the blue just pushes the puck back into the zone without a clear target, or a player who has an explicit opening to the puck. If anything, the puck is put in the middle of all 5 Karpat skaters. Despite starting on the outside, Demidov’s engagement shines through where he uses his edgework to get a rapid explosive burst of speed, and pushes through both defenders in front of him to gain possession. Once he gains possession, his ability to control the puck, and his handles help to demonstrate just how strong of a prospect Demidov is. Even when the defender is falling onto him, Demidov is patient, makes the netfront defender bite to believe he’s going wide, creating a lane (effectively bypassing 3 separate Karpat players) to get to the goalie unobstructed. Then, his hands come out and he absolutely undresses the netminder with moves that the video literally cannot fully capture. He makes highlights like this look routine, every single game.
Clip 9:
Sometimes when you see a play it’s hard to say anything but wow. Demidov leads the rush through the neutral zone and reads the coverage a much less conventional 1-4 scheme. The offensive rush is a bit unconventional as well, but can offer a smart solution. By having 3 attackers, two concentrated up the middle and one wide, it allows for quick movement up the middle, and post defensive collapse onto the puck, a pass to the outside for a clear entry lane and shot. Demidov passes to his teammate directly across the center of the ice as he expects that teammate to immediately get puck to their teammate on the outside as coverage collapses. Demidov gauges where the openings are pre pass, as evidenced by the head movement. Unfortunately, instead of immediately passing again to the outside for an open lane, his teammate runs into pressure, and panics. He passes back to Demidov who is less than 8ft away and will inevitably will run into immediate pressure as well. Somehow, this is no problem for Demidov. He collects the puck with the literal tip of his stick, uses his body push the defender off, and then pulls the puck in while facing the wrong direction to slip past the defender. Despite being placed in a no win situation his hands and creativity shine through and he creates a clean lane to shoot the puck at the net. It’s almost inhuman what he’s able to do with his hands. When he gets to the net, he’s patient, baits the goalie, pulls wide, and then puts in a clean backhand. Some of these highlights are literally awe-inspiring.
Closing Thoughts:
If this scouting report doesn’t get you excited for Demidov, we don’t think anything will. He’s truly the most electric player in the draft with absolutely ridiculous hands, compete, dynamic play, and highlight reel performance. His IQ is next level, and his hands allow him to do truly amazing things with his skillset and competency. Demidov’s vision is absurd; he consistently makes passes to his teammates without looking, or sends a pass before a teammate has a clean break by using anticipation. These RARELY lead to a turnovers and are often not only creative but unorthodox methods to continue to move the puck up ice. Although his skating is unorthodox, he’s explosive, able to create comprehensive offensive maneuvers due to quick transitions, and make off angle passes with ease due to his edgework. He is elite in transition and able to run a breakout, an offense, and play any of the F1/F2/F3 roles when the situation calls for it. Despite his expected size of “only” 6ft 170lbs, Demidov knows how to use his body and hands. He not only protects the puck on offense but can draw defenders away from his teammates in predictable patterns, once again opening up space for him to capitalize. The same goes for defense where he's able to use his positioning to get the edge on his opponents for a rapid takeaway or a box out off the rush.
As we mentioned earlier, Demidov’s game isn’t limited only to offense, he has a decent understanding of the two way game as well. He’s a relentless forechecker, aggressive on the boards, and also always willing to use his high running motor to jump back into a play that leaves the zone, even if he’s right next to the net. Demidov has the most skill and raw talent out of any player in this draft, including Celebrini. Had Demidov not been demoted to the MHL due to SKA’s poor management, there is almost no doubt that he would be considered nearly neck and neck with Celebrini. As it is now, Demidov is ranked #2 on most boards, and the overall #2 in the consolidated ranking. Demidovs don’t come around often; people last year were genuinely considering whether Michkov was at Bedard’s level. Demidov rivals Michkov if not exceeds him.
You can nitpick the analysis we have of any one single aspect of Demidov. Not everyone buys analytics. Not everyone buys playmaking in a lower league. Not everyone likes irregular skating. Not everyone is on board with the MHL stat sheet, our hype etc. etc. We get it. Really, we do. But at the end of the day, when you step back and appreciate the full body of work, the comps, the analytics, the rave scouting reports, unanimous love, models, stat sheets, skill, work ethic, and more that ALL say that this kid is elite, there’s fire beyond the smoke. Demidov is THE guy. There should not be a debate at #2.
For those of you who made it to the end, thanks for reading! Ultimately we know there will be inevitable debate about a prospect, but we appreciate you hearing us out, and at least letting me, u/GoldWhale, spam the sub over the last few weeks in love of Demidov. Whether or not you agree with our analysis, we encourage you to do your own scouting, read from the authors we've included, watch through all the highlights in the linked videos, and draw your own conclusions!
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La présente publication a pour but de mettre de l'avant un commentaire dans le fil hebdomadaire *J'aimerais en savoir plus sur... J'en sais sur... *. C'est un texte que je n'avais jamais vu et ça m'a particulièrement choqué tout en ne m'ayant pas surpris.
C'est clair que Thomas Levac n'est pas sain et il joue avec ce personnage là. Ce que je comprends pas, c'est comme Philippe Audrey Larue St Jacques puisse autant s'associer à cette personne. Les "j'me dissocie de tel segment" ne sont pas sérieux pour moi.
Lisant ça, je comprends pourquoi Thomas Levac n'est pas dans les média traditionnels, il est beaucoup trop lourd et ingérable.
Pour la postérité d'internet, voici le texte de Karine Richard copié en intégralité tel que consulté le 15 mai 2024 :
[Début de la transcription]
Ça va, les gens qui défendent encore Thomas Levac, après tous les témoignages contre lui qui circulent ici d’dans??
« Merci Thomas »
« On le dénoncera quand il aura violé quelqu’un, pour l’instant il aide les victimes »
Non mais vos yeules, câlisse.
Si vous vous mêlez de cette saga, c’est clairement parce que vous êtes au courant de tout ce qui sort sur le sujet, right?
Fait que vous savez qu’il a été creepy avec nombre de filles, n’est-ce pas?
Non, vous n’avez pas de preuves, et non, ces filles ne sont pas allées à la police, mais vous croyez les victimes, right?
L’une d’entre elle était MINEURE pis il lui envoyait des photos osées de lui et lui demandait de faire de même, tout ça avec énormément d’insistance.
Pis vous continuez de le traiter en héros??
Mon premier contact avec Thomas, il y a peut-être 6 ou 7 ans, fut un message de sa part me complimentant sur ma soi-disant belle plume. S’ensuivirent une série de messages complètement cringe, mais bon, pas assez, faut croire, parce que je lui répondais. J’aime pas mettre les gens dans des cases, pis ça me prend un bout (peut-être trop longtemps) avant de voir le rouge sur les drapeaux.
Toujours est-il qu’il s’est vite mis à m’envoyer des messages de nature sexuelle. Là, ça n’allait plus. J’ai arrêté de lui répondre. Il a fini par s’excuser. Heureusement, les temps changent, mais à ce moment-là, j’ai accepté ses excuses et je lui ai reparlé quelques fois. Shame on me, mais c’est ça qui est ça. Un moment donné, il m’a écrit pour me demander comment j’abordais la sexualité avec mes enfants, plus particulièrement avec mon garçon. La question de départ semblait somme toute legit, mais j’étais mal à l’aise.
Les questions qui suivirent justifièrent mon malaise. C’était rien pour appeler la police, mais c’était vraiment wack. T’sais, des fois c’est dur d’interpréter les propos d’un individu qu’on connaît pas (mais qui est aimé par un paquet de monde qu’on connaît), mais je trouvais qu’il me parlait un peu trop de mon enfant et de masturbation. Fait que je l’ai ghosté. Jusqu’à ce qu’il se propose pour venir à mon podcast. Criss que je laisse trop de chances aux gens. I know. C’était mon premier show à vie, pis à l’époque je fréquentais un autre humoriste qui m’avait dit que je n’avais pas les skills pour faire ça. Fait que j’étais fucking nerveuse. Pour le premier épisode, j’avais organisé un p’tit meeting avec mes collaborateurs au bar où je travaillais. Tout le monde (qui pouvait être là) avait accepté l’invitation avec plaisir, pis on s’est rencontrés tel que prévu. Il est arrivé en retard (pas grave), et il m’a dit, direct en partant, de dire à mon « chum » (l’humoriste extrêmement wrong que je fréquentais) de lâcher le cristal meth, qu’il faisait honte au domaine de l’humour. Comme ça. Devant tout le monde. Plus tard, j’ai surpris une conversation entre Thomas et cet humoriste de marde échangeant de coquins messages dont la masturbation était le sujet principal. En fait, Thomas parlait TOUJOURS de masturbation. Même à une mineure. Même quand il était question de mon fils, qui avait genre 14 ans à l’époque.
Quand j’ai enfin commencé la réunion, il m’a coupée en levant son esti de doigt en guise de « J’ai une question ».
Moi: « Oui, Thomas? »
Thomas: « Qu’est-ce qu’on fait ici, au juste? »
Pis là, nerveuse, y’a fallu que je lui explique mon cheminement, que c’était la première fois que je faisais ça, etc.
Pis lui, il a continué à me ridiculiser en insistant sur le fait que toute cette réunion était complètement inutile.
Tout le reste de cette inutile et ridicule réunion, il a regardé la télé. Ou fait semblant de. Mais il n’a pas participé à la réunion. J’étais complètement déstabilisée, mais en même temps j’étais plutôt contente qu’il farme sa câlisse de yeule.
Mais il n’a malheureusement pas fermé sa yeule tout le long. Il intervenait, une fois de temps en temps. Pour me faire perdre toute forme de contenance et de crédibilité.
Un moment donné, je parlais de mon idée de faire un top 10 des désavantages à avoir une forte poitrine, pis il m’a coupée pour me dire: « Désolé, mais le concept du top 10, c’est non seulement dépourvu d’originalité, mais c’est David Letterman qui l’a inventé ». Bref, il m’accusait de copier sur David Letterman, avec mon tabarnac de top 10.
Une heure après ce calvaire de meeting (qui oui, s’avéra inutile, À CAUSE DE LUI), je lui écrivais qu’il m’avait rendue mal à l’aise, ce à quoi il m’a répondu: « Ah ben moi je n’étais pas du tout mal à l’aise. Mais toi, dis-moi, ça t’arrive souvent de boire le matin? »
Il était 11:30. J’avais prévu ça à cette heure-là, parce que j’enseignais à 13:00. Pis je me suis commandé un p’tit 5 oz de vin blanc.
Je lui ai alors proposé de ne pas venir au podcast, proposition qu’il accepta.
Quand j’ai annoncé, quelques mois plus tard, que mon podcast serait désormais filmé devant public au Miss Villeray, il m’a écrit pour me dire qu’il était désolé de comment ça s’était terminé la dernière fois et qu’il désirait se rattraper. Ben oui, esti: j’ai dit oui. Ça me décâlisse, quand je constate, en racontant mes histoires, à quel point je me laisse manipuler, dans vie. Heureusement, il m’a chokée la journée-même.
Quelque trois ans plus tard, je me retrouve à faire un numéro dans une soirée de stand up. Je dis pas souvent oui, pour faire ça, et ce, pour diverses raisons (entre autres que ça me terrorise et que je n’aspire point à devenir humoriste), mais cette fois-là, j’ai accepté l’invitation. Y’a même des gens qui s’étaient déplacés pour me voir, et ça m’avait particulièrement touchée. Y’avait des humoristes que j’aime full, sur le pacing, pis je me trouvais trop chanceuse de vivre ça. Pis j’avoue que j’étais plutôt fière de ce que j’avais écrit comme number. C’était beaucoup de « liners », pis j’me trouvais quand même drôle. Honnêtement, ça s’est vraiment bien passé. Y’a des gens du milieu qui sont venus me dire de bien belles choses, quand la soirée s’est terminée.
Or, je le sais pas comment j’ai fait pour que ça se passe aussi bien, parce que je passais après la pause, et que tout le long de la première partie, je voyais le câlisse de Levac (qui oui, faisait partie du pacing) faire de gros « NON » de la tête, presque à chaque prestation. Y’avait un humoriste de 18 ans là-dedans qui était parti du Saguenay pour venir faire cette soirée pour laquelle il était payé une bière. Durant presque tous les numéros d’humoristes, disais-je, Thomas parlait super fort, ou bedon il hochait frénétiquement de la tête, allant même jusqu’à mettre son visage entier dans ses mains en signe de découragement total. À un certain moment, il s’est même levé pour aller se regarder faire des « NON » dans un miroir près de l’entrée du bar où l’évènement se produisait. Genre longtemps. Il s’est regardé LONGTEMPS en faisait des « NON » de la tête.
C’était non seulement creepy as fuck, mais imaginez comment c’était TERRORISANT POUR LES HUMORISTES SUR SCÈNE ET CEUX QUI ALLAIENT BIENTÔT Y MONTER.
Je n’ai pas regardé Thomas Levac, en faisant mon numéro. Et je n’ai demandé à personne s’il avait fait de grands « NON » de la tête, durant celui-ci. En fait, j’ai plus demandé à la personne qui m’accompagnait de ne pas me le dire, s’il faisait ça. Anyway, je sais pertinemment qu’elle ne l’aurait pas fait.
J’imagine que oui, il a fait ça, parce qu’après la dernière prestation, quelques humoristes ont décidé de rester prendre un verre. Dont lui. Pis moi. Il parlait au jeune Saguenéen de 18 ans. J’essayais de pas trop écouter, mais criss, on était tous sur la même banquette. Il lui disait entre autres que s’il ne savait pas où aller coucher il pouvait aller chez lui, pis il lui Thomasplainait que les gens qui faisaient des « une ligne un punch » (ce que j’ai fait pas mal tout le long de mon numéro), ce n’étaient pas de vrais humoristes et que c’était juste facile et paresseux de faire ça.
Malgré le fait que l’existence de cet être ignoble m’importunait de plus en plus, je suis quand même restée une p’tite demi-heure de plus pour jaser avec des gens formidables. Un moment donné, je revenais des toilettes, et avant même que j’arrive à la table, Thomas, qui jasait toujours avec le jeune, m’a lancé: « Heille Karine, mon nouvel ami aimerait avoir des trucs pour se pogner des filles avec des grosses boules, mais il pogne pas avec les filles parce que tout l’monde pense qu’il est gay. T’aurais-tu ça, toi, des trucs pour qu’il fourre des filles aux grosses boules? »
DEVANT TOUT LE MONDE.
Pauvre p’tit humoriste saguenéen de 18 ans, sérieux.
Je lui ai juste répondu que j’avais jamais essayé de me pogner une fille aux grosses boules pis que j’allais faire un boutte, moi là.
Je vous dis tout ça parce que ça fait longtemps que je vois ce gars agir comme un tas d’marde, mais que je vois également beaucoup de monde tripper dessus (ou juste s’arranger pour ne pas se le mettre à dos; le monde de l’humour est, comme bien d’autres, un monde cruel dans lequel s’ouvrir la yeule peut parfois te coûter une potentielle carrière). Jamais je n’aurais parlé de tout ça s’il ne s’était pas lui-même jeté dans la gueule des louves.
Pis non, rien de tout ce que je viens de vous raconter ne vaut un détour au poste de police, pour celleux à qui ça tenterait de me dire de régler ça avec la police.
Pas besoin de violer du monde pour être toxique, by the way. Je suis de tout cœur avec les victimes d’agressions sexuelles, croyez-moi, mais je pense pas que Thomas vous (nous) ait aidées, hier.
Pis oui, c’est important de dénoncer, pis oui c’est important d’avoir des alliés pis toutte, mais encore faut-il que les victimes soient d’accord et prêtes à vivre ça, et surtout, que ces dénonciations ne soient pas faites par des ostie de mangeux d’marde.
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Hi all, I only have a couple of hours left to commit to a school!! (and finally these posts will cease to exist for the year!!!)
For context, I am in-state, and I got into you-see-B with regents for EECS. But I also got into DeVry university for a theoretical degree in computers
Berkeley Pros:

• in state so cheaper tuition

Berkeley Cons:

• crime??
• I heard from my friend that berkeley is too competitive and cutthroat, like they eliminate you like those reality tv game shows and push you into a volcano filled with sharks or something if you get a B in your classes
• hard to get internships
• campus is too big so there's less culture or opportunity to network
• public state school, less prestigious
• it looks like for this eecs major, I have to do electrical engineering?? I don't want to be an electrician!

DeVry Pros:

• closed and secure campus
• more relaxed academic environment
• smaller class sizes
• tight-knit community of students and faculty
• private school
• they have a campus in San Jose, closer to companies with internship opportunities like google or apple or sun microsystems

Devry Cons:

• I heard its expensive, but I think the investment is well worth it in the long run

so what do you guys think, i really can't decide

Hello everyone! Are there any good sushi places in the area?
Preferably im looking for All You Can Eat. My family can inhale rolls like no one's business. A quick search shows Kenzo and Tomi Sushi but they are in San Jose I believe. And there's a Sakura Buffet Salinas?
Thanks in advance.

Hey hey! Here are some fun things that are happening around town this week:

Wednesday

• Santana Row Farmer’s Market Santana Row (Between Olin Ave. and Olsen Dr.) 4-8 p.m. FREE Sample fresh fruits, veggies, and other treats from South County farmers. (Runs through 9/25)
  
• Tully Night Market Tully Community Ballfields (880 Tully Rd., San Jose) 5:30 p.m. FREE Check out local makers, artists, and shakers to live music with the Trujillo Selena Tribute band.
  
• San Jose Shakeout Series Creekside Socials (20 Barack Obama Blvd., San Jose) 6-8 p.m. FREE The third week of this weekly running event features live music from Blue House and DJ Sumabat, with food and drink from Churros el Guero and Hot Papa. (Runs through 5/29)
  
• Electric Six + Supersuckers + Volk The Ritz (400 S. First St., San Jose) 7 p.m. $20 Advance, $25 Day of Show Don’t you want to know how we keep startin’ fires? It’s my desire! Danger! Danger! High voltage!
  
• The Caravan Lounge Comedy Show Caravan Lounge (98 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose) 9:30 p.m. FREE Ato Walker hosts this week’s rotating list of local comedians.
  

Thursday

• Bay to Breakers Shakeout Sunnyvale Bay Trail (293-327 W. Caribbean Dr., Sunnyvale) 6 p.m. FREE Don your Bay to Breakers gear and run, jog, or walk to your own pace at this running series.
  
• Dwight Clark Legacy Series California Theater (345 S. First St., San Jose) 7 p.m. $30-$287 Along with lively conversations with current and former 9ers players, NBC Sports hosts a presentation of the Dwight Clark Awards.
  
• Drink and Draw Art Boutiki (44 Race St., San Jose) 7 p.m. FREE Bring out your inner artiste while you sip on a tasty beverage and enjoy the sound of Digging Sound Collect. Crayons, paper, pencils, and other utensils provided.
  
• Chris Porter San Jose Improv (62 S. Second St., San Jose) Thu 8 p.m., Fri 7:30 + 9:45 p.m., Sat 7 p.m. + 9:30 p.m. $22-$72 From NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” and his Netflix special “Ugly and Angry,” this comedian has distinguished himself as a no-frills, no-sound cues, no puppets performer. (Runs through 5/18)
  
• Austin Nasso Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club (Address) Thu-Fri 8 p.m., Sat-Sun 7 p.m. $25 Admission, $35 VIP You may know this former Microsoft software engineer from his recurring appearances on “The Howard Stern Show.” (Runs through 5/19)
  
• Pressure Drop DJ Night Caravan Lounge (98 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose) 9 p.m. FREE Join DJs Norbert + Fuchsia for a night of punk, ska, reggae, soul, and R&B.
  

Friday

• Salsa y Cerveza Garden at the Flea (1590 Berryessa Rd., San Jose) 5-9 p.m. FREE Learn to Salsa dance and browse flea market deals while you groove to Union Timbera and gnosh on bites from local food trucks.
  
• Movie Night in the Park: “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” Meadowfair Park (Corda Dr. + Barberry Ln., San Jose) 6-10 p.m. FREE Bring your blanket + lawn chair, and enjoy lawn games, crafts, and food trucks as you watch one of the coolest, most stylish animated films from last year.
  
• Bay FC vs San Diego Wave FC PayPal Park (1123 Coleman Ave., San Jose) 7:30 p.m. $20-$196 After losses on the road to Chicago and Portland, our team returns home for a “Bay Area Unite” game.
  
• Sofia Niño de Rivera California Theater (345 S. First St., San Jose) 8 p.m. $49-$109 You may know this comedian as Mexico City’s “Woman of the Year” 2016, or from the Netflix dramedy “Club de Cuervos.”
  
• Dark Satellite + Orbit 17 + Dear Banshee Art Boutiki (44 Race St., San Jose) 8 p.m. $15 Advance, $20 Day of Show Bay Area indie rockers collide at a stellar showcase of prog, jazz, and otherworldly riffage.
  
• Alicia Villarreal San Jose Civic (135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose) 8 p.m. $39.50-$149 See the two-time Latin Grammy Award-winning singer for her “Donde Todo Comenzo” tour.
  
• Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Indie Dance Party The Ritz (400 S. First St., San Jose) 9 p.m. $15-$20 Advance, $25 Day of Show From MGMT to Vampire Weekend, alt-J to Hot Chip, dance along to your favorite indie tracks from yesteryear.
  
• Panacea + HRIF + Perarez Caravan Lounge (98 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose) 9 p.m. FREE Chunky riffs, ear-splitting growls, and dense-packed crowds fill one of the most intimate venues in the South Bay.
  

Saturday

• Bored Teachers Comedy Tour California Theater (345 S. First St., San Jose) 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. $35-$55 Ring in the end of the school year with the No. 1 teacher comedians in the world performing skits and stand ups.
  
• Culture Night Market Discovery Meadow (180 Woz Way, San Jose) 4-10 p.m. FREE Featuring local vendors, food trucks, and businesses, to hoppin’ stage performances from Universal Grammar, Los Jefes, L James, Thatfool Al, Sutro, DJ Say, and Real Ignorant.
  
• All Out for Al-Nakba San Jose Peace and Justice Center (48 S. Seventh St., San Jose) 4 p.m. FREE Join community members and activists for a screening and discussion of Al Jazeera’s “Al-Nakba: The Palestinian Catastrophe 1948” documentary series as a part of Anti-War Action Network’s national week of action.
  
• Hey Girl! Sexy Slumber Party Splash Video Dance Bar (65 Post St., San Jose) 6 p.m. FREE before 7:30, $10 after Dress in your best pajamas or sexy sleepwear and dance along with fellow fems, femmes, and femme fatales to the tunes of local DJ Rogue Mermaid.
  
• Nate Jackson San Jose Civic (135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose) 7 p.m. $39.50-$200 You know he has to be funny, because his tour’s called the “Super Funny World Tour.” It’s just science.
  
• The ABBA Concert Experience Montgomery Theater (271 S. Market St., San Jose) 7:30 p.m. $39-$59 This family-friendly singalong show highlights the enduring success of one of the world’s most beloved pop supergroups.
  
• San Jose Earthquakes vs. Orlando City SC PayPal Park (1123 Coleman Ave., San Jose) 7:30 p.m. $22-$185 Join the Quakes for Vietnamese Heritage night, with special merch for sale, and limited items with purchase of a ticket.
  
• Take on Me: The Ultimate 80’s Party The Ritz (400 S. First St., San Jose) 8 p.m. $17-$20 Advance, $20 Day of Show Don your favorite hot pants and pastel colors for this celebration of synths and gated reverb drums.
  
• Nineteen Jazz Orchestra Art Boutiki (44 Race St., San Jose) 8 p.m. $25 Advance, $30 Day of Show Along with classic soul, jazz, and R&B, this local professional jazz group will be performing “Obama Suite,” composed by their their former trumpet player, the late Eric Bolvin.
  
• Nature of the Beast SJZ Break Room (310 S. First St., San Jose) 8 p.m. $25 Bay Area jazz legends return to the SJZ stage to perform select songs from Herbie Hancock’s discography.
  
• Dead River Rebels + American Standard + Akira XX Caravan Lounge (98 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose) 9 p.m. FREE DIY punk meets stoner rock at this showcase of local talent.
  

Sunday

• Boogie Music Fest Downtown Campbell 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday FREE Admission Enjoy food, beer, and wine, plus artisan booths, a kids zone, and a funky “Best Dressed” contest, with live music on two stages both days.
  
• Halfway to Halloween Rumble City Boxing (866 Park Ave., San Jose) 2-6 p.m. FREE From spooky wares to Halfoween artistry, check out local artist booths with live music and food.
  
• Homayoun Shajarian + Anoushiravan Rohani San Jose Civic (135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose) 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Two legendary performers, one from Tehran and the other from Iran, blend Eastern and Western musical traditions.
  
• Jakob’s Castle + The Happys The Ritz (400 S. First St., San Jose) 7 p.m. $15 Advance, $20 Day of Show SoCal rock and ska royalty Jacob Nowell brings his sublime punk sensibilities to the stage.
  
• Sammy Obeid San Jose Improv (62 S. Second St., San Jose) 8:30 p.m. $30-$90 One of my favorite comedians of all time, Sammy’s been a part of the Bay Area comedy scene for the past two decades. Check out some of his bits on Instagram/TikTok!
  

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Yep! And those are all super groovy! My newsletter is primarily a place for me to compile a curated list of things happening all over town, not just in the downtown spaces. There are small, DIY shows almost every day, and they generally don’t have a budget or the know how to promote themselves on platforms where you’re going to see. I’m pretty closely connected with a lot of the folks who organize these events (and have even helped organize many myself!) I occasionally include interviews with locals, newsy bits, and other things as they pop into my brain. Either way, I hope you enjoyed this post, and I hope it helped you find something to do this week. 🙂

• Gregg

So this isn't my story as I grew up in United States but my cousin from Mexico came to live with us for a while. This is his personal encounter.
I'm not a story teller so sorry if this is all over the place.
So growing up in a Mexican household and Hispanic friends, I’ve heard all types of stories. However, as I know my cousin and his family and how they are, I 100% believe this. My mom’s sister does not fuck around and is one of the most serious people I know. Alright so my cousin, let’s call him “Jose” who is only a year older than me, 26 now, grew up in a town outside of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, this is where my family is from. He lived in his house along with his parents, older brother, and two older sisters. As he was the youngest, he was the baby of the family, therefore he didn’t know what “no” meant when it came to food, pretty much he was a very overweight kid growing up.
When he was around 8, he and his siblings would all sleep in the same room as the house only had two rooms at the time. Over the years, his parents have added areas and rooms to the house so it’s still the same house to this day, only much bigger.
He recalls that during this period he was always extremely fatigued. He would sleep a lot and still wake up feeling exhausted and irritable. He never thought too much into this as again, he was very overweight and figured he was so drained because of that. However, when his siblings would get up at night to go to the bathroom or get water, they would tell him they would see a duende sleeping on his chest, best way to describe it is a small brown goblinlike creature.
Now anyone would freak out if they saw this right? I know I would..but nope, apparently this is super common to happen in Mexico in other latin american countries. Not only would his siblings see this, but also his parents. Of course, they would do all the religious stuff such as prayers and cleanses to keep the duende away. After my cousin told his parents how he was feeling and his siblings confirming what they saw, they took my cousin to a curandera, a healer in town, whom confirmed that the duende was draining my cousin of his energy, not necessarily maliciously, but more so because he was the youngest in the house. They did quite a few cleanses and rituals and soon after the duende no longer slept on him. However, they say he still shows up at the house to this day.
“Jose” also told me that there’s a picture out there at some family member’s house in Mexico, and apparently my own mother whom is a very honest women, has seen this picture, that shows my cousin and his family standing in front of their house, and you can see the duende at one of the windows in the background. If I ever see this picture when I go visit I will make sure I take a picture and post it!
Still so crazy to me. Now the most recent encounter gave me chills! This happened about 2 years ago. My cousin’s older sister “Ana” has a 6 year old daughter who at the time was 4 years old. Now my aunt being the intense serious woman that she is, forbid any of her kids, whom are all grown adults between the ages of 33-26 but again the woman is scary lol, to tell the grandkids about the duende so they wouldn’t be scared to go over to their house. Well, my cousin Ana, sent a video of the family groupchat of her daughter crying and explaining to her that she went to my cousin “Jose’s” old room and described an “ugly brown monster man” sleeping in the bed. I saw this video myself with my mom and we were in such shock that this happened. No one has ever told her about the duende and yet she described exactly what everyone else had seen. There’s a few other sightings that’s happened over the years by them but just things like seeing this thing sleeping or running by.
I’ve never visited my hometown but when I do I definitely will be in full monster hunter mode in my aunts house trying to take a picture of this thing lol! It’s so crazy to me but according to my family and other hispanic friends who grew up in their own countries, things like this along with ghost and witch stories are all but too common over there.
Now I don’t need any asshole commenting how this is fake, this is my family so I’ll be quick to delete this post if it gets any negative comments, I just thought it would be cool to share as it still blows my mind too lol.

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What we have and are figuring out;
Hitting
McNeil is a very replaceable player. I think his time here may be coming to an end
Alonso - he is asking too much money. I don’t see him getting the massive deal he wants here. I don’t want to say it …
Bret Baty - after 570 plate appearances in the bigs, his offensive statistics leave a lot to be desired. That being said, his glove at third base is very very good if not elite.
I know it’s still a bit early to know exactly what we have with him, but is it possible that he is at least going to be a solid defensive bench piece that can play multiple positions…
I hope his bat comes around, but he may just be a slap ball piece off the bench … maybe a Luis Guillerme type. Still valuable and still can be a fan favorite. Might not be the superstar we wanted.
Francisco Alvarez is irreplaceable and should be Locked up long term now.
Tyrone Taylor - very capable 4th outfielder - controllable through 26 season
The pitching
Jose Butto - he is a legit starting pitcher in the bigs. Maybe a 4, but he will be very cheap for a long time. He is controllable through the 29 season.
Christian Scott - with a few more good starts we could pencil him in as a legit starting pitcher… controllable through 29 … he has a high ceiling… he maybe a 1 or 2, but comfortably a very good 3…
Reed Garrett - is a legit pitcher out of the bullpen. He is controllable through the 29 season … long term controllable bullpen pieces are really really helpful
Manea- I have no problem if he accepts his $14 mil option and stays in the 25 rotation
Assets that have built value and can be moved for prospects if we slide - Servino, JD Martinez, Bader

So normally I do By the #’first but I'm playing around with the new chart atm.
We are suddenly entering the playoff push so those on this list need to dig even deeper than they have all year..
First we look at Week 7 results and their emotional impact:

Week 7 “Must Wins” Results:

Renegades: You shouldn’t be 0-6 and have lost some heartbreakers. This week though, I believe in you, get that W!!!!!!!!!!
LFG!!!!! You were better than 0 wins. Can I get some more?
Birmingham fans: Great weather, late afternoon, best matchup of the year, not the weekend AFTER Easter (which apparently matters), so y’all have NO excuse, Show. Up.
And they did. While I am hearing some say they'd like even higher, meh this is a excellent # imho
Reggie Barlow: ”One game at a time” Great win last week! Meaningless if you don’t get your guys to show up this week.
Yeah please sell DC ASAP so we can get a owner (preferably from the Harris group though not Harris, Rawles, or Magic) to clean this up.
Quentin Dormady: Dunking on you for your yardage last week is the cowards analysis. 3-3, DC 23, 9-12 Ballgame, getting late. You need to convert there and punch it in, go up by at least 2 plus a conversion attempt. Instead of pulling it for a easy conversion that everyone watching knew, you hand it for 1 yard, FG to tie, lose the game? Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm, hows about this week we try harder?
Yeah getting benched isn't what I meant.

So on to Week 8, Who needs some motivation?:

Anthony Becht: Totally predictable that you lost. What wasn't predicted was AJ getting his ankle rolled. This is a game you should win. You're at home, DC is reeling and if you knock them out you’re golden. BUT this is a marathon, not a sprint. Your whole goal should be to get back to facing Birmingham albiet this time in your house with your fans. So I would rest AJ this week. Either your QB2 OR (and I encourage this) ring up Da Nuch. He saw DC 3 times last year.
Mike Nolan: Yeah two QBs could be a thing back in March but imo you need to roll with just Perkins this week.
Roughnecks RZ offense: Had you just punched it in like one time you should have won. With the ruleset, which I prefer, you CAN'T just let a team hang around because THAT will happen. No time to lick your wounds, you got Birmingham next and while I predict a butt kicking, try to keep it interesting before halftime and to do that you need to actually punch it in.
Luis Perez: Thank goodness I don't subscribe to QB wins. Atm I got you as 1 of 3 QBs actually scaling the QB mountain atm and this could be a sneaky game. I don't predict it but a great game and a bit of luck could give y'all no than a puncher's chance.

Match Information:

 
Match: Almeria vs Barcelona
Competition: La Liga
Date: Thursday, 16th of May 2024
Time: 21:30 CEST / 15:30 EDT - Convert to local time
Venue: Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, Almería - 15274 capacity
Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas
 

Lineups and Squads:

 
Barcelona - Official squad to be confirmed
GK: Ter Stegen, Iñaki Peña
DEF: João Cancelo, Álex Baldé, Araújo, Íñigo Martínez, Christensen, Alonso, Koundé
MID: Gavi, Pedri, Oriol Romeu, Sergi Roberto, Frenkie, Gündoğan
ATT: Ferran Torres, Lewandowski, Raphinha, João Félix, Vitor Roque
Unavailable: Álex Baldé, Gavi, Frenkie (injured) Gündoğan (suspended)
Not called:
 
Almeria - Official squad to be confirmed
GK: Diego Mariño, Fernando Martinez, Luis Maximiano
DEF: Edgar González, Aleksandar Radovanović, Alejandro Pozo, Marc Pubill Pagès, Álex Centelles, Chumi, César Montes, Bruno Langa
MID: Iddrisu Baba, Lucas Robertone, Dion Lopy, Jonathan Viera, Melero, Sergio Arribas
ATT: Largie Ramazani, Luis Javier Suárez, Adrián Embarba, Léo Baptistão, Anthony Lozano, Ibrahima Kone, Marko Milovanović, L. Romero Bezzana
Unavailable: Aleksandar Radovanović, Iddrisu Baba (injured) Largie Ramazani (suspended)
Not called:
 

Form guide:

 
Almeria

• Form: [L] W L L D
  
• Goals scored: 7
  
• Goals conceded: 10
  
• Last match: Real Betis 3:2 Almería - La Liga
  

Barcelona

• Form: [W] L W L L
  
• Goals scored: 11
  
• Goals conceded: 13
  
• Last match: FC Barcelona 2:0 Real Sociedad - La Liga
  

 

Head-to-head:

 

• Last meeting: FC Barcelona 3:2 Almería
  
• Date: Wednesday, 20th of December 2023, 19:00 CET
  
• Competition: La Liga
  
• Threads: Pre-match thread Match thread Post-match thread
  
• Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkfa_RV8VkU
  

 

Comments (Post-match thread):

 
Author: dwilliam24 Score: 369 pts Source

Araujo with a mask is basically Lenglet

Author: tbrakef Score: 316 pts Source

Sergi Roberto! Our captain and most composed player in front of goal in 2023...

Author: -The-Term- Score: 289 pts Source

We barely managed to scrape a win at home against the team that has not won a single game this season lmao

Author: SirCraigie Score: 244 pts Source

Wembley Stadium filled with all players better than Sergi Goatberto:
https://preview.redd.it/huct3cum9i7c1.jpeg?width=1300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fa2dae5e3249acff5c11585fedc3b7bc90d4b8b3

Author: EditTheVideo Score: 153 pts Source

Roberto scoring twice proves that we are indeed creating chances enough for even a midfielder to score. Just apparently not enough for our front 3 to score in a sufficient manner.
Other than that, our pressing is still not as good as it used to be last season. The same can be said about our defense.

Author: itsvoogle Score: 144 pts Source

Game was exciting in all the worst ways possible…. Lol

Author: decho Score: 129 pts Source

Sergi Roberto Ballon d'Or when.

Author: kezzinchh Score: 105 pts Source

Wins a win, but this ain’t it.

Author: ParsaAtashani Score: 101 pts Source

We tried so hard to bottle this

Author: atn420 Score: 89 pts Source

It's a W, but to give 2 scores to the lowest team in La Liga, doesn't feel as good as it should, honestly.

Author: Working_Aioli8417 Score: 88 pts Source

Sergi Roberto saved Xavi's job today
Also Sergi should clearly be a higher choice than Romeu

Author: TrueCooler Score: 85 pts Source

https://preview.redd.it/l1dq8d2j9i7c1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc5accd9810c6b2f9a7b59e66e4321984266fbe6
Al-Sad watching this performance

Author: Jelboo Score: 75 pts Source

I'm all here for the Roberto renaissance. Always been a classy, hardworking, intelligent player who has played all over the pitch and put in a shift. Many fans don't respect him but he is more Barça than any of us here on the internet can claim.

Author: HyggeAroma Score: 74 pts Source

BS that Roberto didn't get the MVP!

Author: Loose-Examination-39 Score: 74 pts Source

Who is Sergi Roberto? For the blind, he is light. For the hungry, he is bread. For the sick, he is the cure. For the sad, he is joy. For the poor, he is the treasure; for the debtor, he is forgiveness. For me,he is everything

Author: Kkasher22 Score: 72 pts Source

We struggled against a 20th place team…

Author: Professional_Code372 Score: 66 pts Source

We shouldn’t pay a dime for Felix

Author: atn420 Score: 49 pts Source

Who had Roberto scoring a brace on their card, I sure as hell didn't.

Author: Loose-Examination-39 Score: 47 pts Source

If Roberto has 10000 fans I am one of them
If Roberto has 1000 fans I am one of them
If Roberto has 100 fans I am one of them
If Roberto has 10 fans I am one of them
If Roberto has 1 fan I am the only one
If Roberto has no fans it means I am no longer on this earth

Author: tekkers_for_debrz Score: 45 pts Source

Our captain doing captain things. The best finisher in the club.

Author: Smooth_Profit_595 Score: 45 pts Source

what does it take for xavi to sub off lewy?
injury only?
dude missed half of the chances team created

Author: SteveTheNoobIsBack Score: 44 pts Source

WE WON A GAME

Author: Iyfebe Score: 40 pts Source

I like that the fans were giving confidence to the struggling players like Raphinha and Romeu. To Inaki as well after the mistake.

Author: SauceCarlicio Score: 32 pts Source

https://preview.redd.it/8axm1pgxdi7c1.jpeg?width=425&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f7d146c8ec268741bc6c00b9ff0a3feadf17de03
Xavi if Sergi Roberto didn't score a brace today

Author: TuffyTenToes Score: 28 pts Source

Imagine if the rest of the players cared for the crest as much as Sergi or Gavi do...

Author: guapetonydroga Score: 26 pts Source

Most of this subreddit has been trashing Sergi Roberto for years and look at him now. Take a bow at our current most composed player in front of goal.

Author: PLEASEDONTBANMEOK Score: 22 pts Source

Roberto im sorry, I wasnt familiar with your game

Author: tbrakef Score: 19 pts Source

What an absolute howler from Aruajo once again... Literally everyone has taken about 5 steps back from last season in terms on intelligence on the pitch..

Author: MrVaporDK Score: 19 pts Source

Roberto was massive! Torres and Raphinha were good.
Lewy played well and deserved to score.

Author: Numerous-Knowledge-3 Score: 14 pts Source

We make every team look like prime Ac Milan

Author: Forgemarine Score: 11 pts Source

Of course it is not Xavi's fault for the individual mistakes of players, but come on. This is dead-last Almeria, and we showed no real system and again with the 90 mins Lewy and no chance for Guiu.
Xavi needs to quit being stubborn in his substitutions, and his supportive staff for game plans should be improved. If not Barca should look for someone else

 

Quotes:

 
https://www.reddit.com/Barca/comments/1cqp6ze/open_thread_weekday_edition_21_may_2024/l450usx/
 

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&friends - Day 5
&friends - Gbayi
&friends - Jo
&friends, Justin Bieber - Where Are U Now
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Abba- voulez vous (afro house).wav
Adam Port & Massìh ft. Ninae - All I Got.wav
Africa - Rampa Edit.wav
Alex Twinn - Outro Lugar.wav
Alex Wann - Save Your tears.wav
Alex Yav - confession
Amr Diab (SHAMI Remix) - Helwa Al Bideyat.wav
Amr Diab - Amarain (Shebi Remix).mp3
Amr Diab - Tamally Maak (Aymoune Remix).wav
Another Brick In The Wall - Pink Floyd ( Fahlberg Sunrise Edit ).wav
Anotr - How you feel.wav
Anotr - Relax My Eyes (Mr. Mouds Afro Edit).wav
Anotr - Vertigo (Carlita Remix).wav
Antdot & Maz - Corpo E Canção.wav
Beach House - Lemon Glow (Marten Lou).wav
Beach House - Lemon Glow, Marten Lou
Billie Eilish & Khalid - Lovely (Drega Remix).wav
Bob Marley - Is This Love (DSF's Believe In U edit)_MST.wav
Bob Marley - Is This Love.wav
Bob Sinclar World Hold on Soubeiran & Sasson Remix.wav
Bullet From A Gun - Skepta ( Colyn Private Edit ).wav
BulletFromAGunColynPrivateEdit
Busta, Rampa, Black Coffee - Mamakusa (1).mp3
By Myself - Chris IDH, Adam Port & Adassiya.mp3
CamelPhat - Home (Samm & Ajna Remix) SW V2.wav
Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody (Kronan Remix).mp3
Cher - Believe (Super Flu Remix)
Cher - Dov'è L'Amore (Mikerio Edit)
Chris IDH, Adam Port & Adassiya - By Myself. wav
Chris IDH, Adam Port & Adassiya - By Myself.wav
Coco, Joezi, Pape Dioudf - 7 seconds (Moojo Remix)
Coco, Joezi, Pape Diouf - 7 Seconds (Moojo Remix).mp3
Collateral Damage - MoonJ.wav
Da Capo Remix - 7 Seconds
Da Capo, Moojo - Secret ID X Praise God (CREMS EDIT).mp3
Daft Punk - Get Lucky (BDJ House Remix)
Daft Punk - Get Lucky (Chris IDH & DINO MFU edit).mp3
Davido - FEEL (Raffa Guido Remix) Master.wav
Diplo & WhoMadeWho - Make You Happy (Nitefreak remix)
Downstream - MakeÌ_z, Life on Planets (Lazare Remix).wav
Drake & Rampa - Virgil Forever (Instrumental) 20hz.mp3
Drake - A Keeper (Chaleee & Sammi Ferrer Remix)
Drake - A Keeper (Guapo edit)
Drake - Finesse (Antdot Remix).wav
Drake - Get it Together ft Black Coffee & Jorja Smith (Samson Remix).wav
Drake - One Dance (Peace Control Remix).wav
Drake - Passion Fruit (Drega remix).mp3
Drake - Passionfruit (Kawz & Tolex Afro Tribute).wav
Drake - Started from the Bottom (Crisologo Remix)
Drake - Sticky (Peace Control Remix).wav
Drake, Drega - Passion Fruit.mp3
Drake, Kawz & Tolex Afro Tribute - Passionfruit.wav
Earth, Wind & Fire - September [Hoax (BE) 'Rabbit Valley' Edit].mp3
Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits (Drega edit)
Emowe (Auguste Ranska "Tears In Ibiza" Edit).mp3
Father CS remix
Formidable (Hoodia Remix)
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Haddadi Von Engst - Crème Brulée (Yet More Remix).mp3
Haddaway - What Is Love (Mor Avrahami Remix).mp3
Hallelujah anyway Larse 2024 edit
Harry Styles - Sign of the Times (DSF Edit).wav
Highest In The Room - Nostalgia
How Deep Is Your Love ( BRØDER Remix ).wav
HUGEL, Alex Wann - Forever In My Mind
In The Air Tonight - Phill Collins ( Marasi Edit ).wav
Jaguar Jaguar (Chambord Remix) - Born in Blue.wav
John Newman - Love Me Again (Legare & MALHO Remix)
Jonni Gil, Brunn - Plenty.wav
JOSEPH (Remix) - SOSO.wav
Juan Luis Guirra - La Travesia (Samm Touch) .wav
Kanye West - Vidojean x Oliver Loenn - Love Lockdown.wav
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KIMOTION - Sarà Perché Ti Amo.wav
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KIMOTION X Quentro & Tuna - Yamê - Bécane Remix.wav
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Makez - Downstream.wav
Malive, Luixa Gogoia Morgado - Quintal.wav
Maneater (Moojo Edit) - Hall & Oats
Marasi - Opera (Original Mix).wav
Marasi - Opera.wav
Marasi - Sinfonia
Maz - Run.mp3
Maz, VXSION - Amana.wav
Mika - Relax, Take It Easy (Arthur Miro Afro House Edit)
MoBlack, Santiago Garcia ft. Yung Wylin - Good Energy
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Ms. Jackson - Moojo Edit
Needle (David Mackay Remix).wav
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Oldschool, Baby (Playa Edit) - Rockin Moroccin
PARADISE (CHAMBORD REMIX).wav
Peace Control - Touch me.wav
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Praise Jah In The Moonlight (Kuya Kai ‘Afro House’ Remix)
Queimar (guapo edit)
Raffa Guido - Famax (Jerak Remix).wav
Rampa, Toto - Africa.wav
ReMind, Moojo, Loving - It’s Alright [MASTER]
Rony Seikaly, Nico de Andrea - Lose Your Love (Extended Mix).mp3
Sade - By Your Side (Samm Edit)
Samm Touch - La Traversia.wav
Show Me Love ( Kimotion Remix ).mp3
Simian Mobile Disco ft. Deep Throat Choir - Caught In A Wave (&ME Remix).mp3
Somebody that I used to know (CARL DAVID Afro Edit)
Sudamérica.wav
Take Care - (Lazare Edit)
Thakzin - Keyscars.wav
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Together - Janet Jackson (Rampa Remix).mp3
Tokyo - Bun Xapa.mp3
Toxic x Garden - &ME Remix.mp3
Travis Scott - FEIN (DJ TEDDY-O Afro House Remix)
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Tyla - Water ft Travis Scott (Moojo Remix).wav
Victor Alc - Hanging tree
Viva La Vida (Choujaa & Epsylon Remix) (1).mp3
Voila - Hard To Tell & Yet More
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Water - Tyla (Vanco Edit)
What you won’t do for Love (Victhor remix)
Yumi Vs. At Night (Mikerio Mashup)

Top 30 Prospect Performance
Arizona Complex League

Prospect	Performance	Position	Age	Ranking
Felnin Celesten	3-5, R, RBI, BB	Shortstop	18	Mariners #5
Dylan Wilson	3.0IP, 0H, 1BB, 0ER, 1K	Pitcher	18	Mariners #29

Low-A Modesto

Prospect	Performance	Position	Age	Ranking
Colt Emerson	1-4, 2B	Shortstop	18	Mariners #3
Lazaro Montes	1-3	Outfield	19	Mariners #4
Jonny Farmelo	2-3, 2B, R, BB, SB	Outfield	19	Mariners #6
Tai Peete	1-4, R	Outfield	18	Mariners #7
Michael Arroyo	0-3, RBI	Infield	19	Mariners #9
Luis Suisbel	2-4, R	Outfield	20	Mariners #28

High-A Everett

Prospect	Performance	Position	Age	Ranking
Marcelo Perez	4.0IP, 3H, 0BB, 0ER, 4K	Pitcher	24	Mariners #26

AA Arkansas

Prospect	Performance	Position	Age	Ranking
Cole Young	3-5, 2B, R, RBI, BB, SB	Shortstop	20	Mariners #1
Harry Ford	1-4, BB	Catcher	21	Mariners #2
Tyler Locklear	2-5, HR, 2R, 3RBI	First Base	23	Mariners #8
Alberto Rodriguez	4-5, SB	Outfield	23	Mariners #22
Troy Taylor	1.0IP, 0H, 0BB, 0ER, 1K	Pitcher	22	Mariners #27
Reid VanScoter	5.1IP, 5H, 1BB, 3ER, 8K	Pitcher	25	Mariners #30

AAA Tacoma

Prospect	Performance	Position	Age	Ranking
Jonatan Clase	2-5, 2B, 2R	Outfield	21	Mariners #10
Ryan Bliss	1-3, R, 2RBI, 2BB	Second Base	24	Mariners #12
Blake Hunt	2-4, HR, 2R, 2RBI	Catcher	25	Mariners #23

Unranked Excellence

Prospect	Performance	Level	Age	Positon
Carlos Jimenez	2-4, HR, 2R, 3RBI, BB, SB	ACL	21	Outfield
George Feliz	2-6, HR, 2R, RBI, SB	ACL	21	Outfield
Jose Caguana	3-5, 2B, R, 2RBI, SB	ACL	22	Catcher
Juan Cruz	2-3, 2R, 3BB, SB	ACL	20	Outfield
Roiber Talavera	3.0IP, 1H, 0BB, 0ER, 2K	ACL	20	Pitcher
Will Schomberg	5.0IP, 3H, 0BB, 0ER, 3K	Low-A	23	Pitcher
Carson Jones	3-4, HR, 2B, 2R, 4RBI, 2SB	Low-A	23	Outfield
Juan Burgos	4.0IP, 1H, 0BB, 0ER, 5K	High-A	24	Pitcher
Emerson Hancock	6.0IP, 4H, 4BB, 0ER, 2K	AAA	24	Pitcher

Final Scores
ACL Mariners defeat Rangers 14-1
Modesto defeats San Jose 7-3
Everett defeats Eugene 3-2
Arkansas defeats NW Arkansas 5-4
Tacoma defeats Salt Lake 8-5
Highlights
Tyler Locklear's three-run bomb.
Blake Hunt's solo shot.
Cole Young walks it off.
Colt Emerson mashes a double.
Standings

Affiliate	Record	Standings	Diff	Level
ACL Mariners	4-3	1st in division	+27	ACL
Modesto Nuts	24-8	1st in division	+115	Low-A
Everett AquaSox	14-19	5th in division	+6	High-A
Arkansas Travelers	19-14	2nd in division	+8	AA
Tacoma Rainiers	22-18	2nd in division	+35	AAA

Prospect Performances Index 2024 2023 2022 2021

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Sonaba, Henry Chris – Sun is Dark (Extended Mix) (5:12) 17. Markus Homm – Abiola (Markus Homm Version) (7:56) 18. Vitess – Blue Vision (Original Mix) (5:10) 19. Marsolo – Show Me (Original Mix) (5:24) 20. Kevin McKay – Tom’s Diner (Extended Mix) (4:46) 21. Easttown – Athletic (Original Mix) (6:27) 22. Dam Swindle – That’s Right (Original Mix) (7:04) 23. Route 94, Jess Glynne – My Love (Original Mix) (4:19) 24. Ninetoes – Finder (Carl Cox Remix) (8:49) 25. RAFFL – life is good (edit) (3:44) 26. Hardy Heller, Alex Connors – Remembrance (Extended Version) (7:16) 27. Deeper Purpose, Jalja, Lazy Joe – One By One (Extended Mix) (5:36) 28. Nick Curly – Skyfall (Original Mix) (6:26) 29. Dilby – Get Together (Extended Mix) (7:46) 30. Natanael Megersa – Switches (Gorge Remix) (6:12) 31. Dennis Cruz – Time Out (Original Mix) (5:33) 32. Kevin McKay, Rose Motion – Shakin’ That Thing (Extended Mix) (4:36) 33. Gorge, DÉ SAINT. – Feed The Animal (Extended Mix) (6:36) 34. Cameron Jack – The Vision (Original Mix) (6:13) 35. Maverick Sabre, Tom Breu, Vintage Culture – Weak (Extended) (4:58) 36. Tal Fussman – Children Of 95 (Original Mix) (5:57) 37. Locklead – Moon (Original Mix) (4:48) 38. Chris Stussy – All Night Long (Original Mix) (7:06) 39. Hannah Wants, Clementine Douglas – Cure My Desire (feat. Clementine Douglas) (Extended Mix) (6:38) 40. Traumer – Behave (Original Mix) (6:52) 41. Gorge – Roots (Extended Mix) (6:18) 42. Maverick Sabre, Tom Breu, Vintage Culture – Weak (Extended) (4:58) 43. Chris Stussy – Seeing & Believing (Kolter Extended Remix) (6:01) 44. Dilby, DNCN – The Station (Original Mix) (6:47) 45. Dilby – Remember Me (Extended Mix) (6:19) 46. Maverick Sabre, Jorja Smith – Slow Down (feat. Jorja Smith) (Vintage Culture & Slow Motion Extended Remix) (5:15) 47. Franck Roger, RIMARKABLE – Part Of My Soul (feat. Rimarkable) (Original Mix) (7:27) 48. Pornbugs – Right Here Inside (Steve Kelley Remix) (6:45) 49. Kolter – I’m Fine, Thanks! (Original Mix) (7:01) 50. Crew Deep – Location (T.Markakis Remix Extended) (6:50) 51. Never Dull – Turning You On (Original Mix) (6:45) 52. Twenty Six, Darcey – Stan (Kevin McKay Extended Mix) (5:38) 53. Barry Can’t Swim – How It Feels (Slightly Extended Mix) (3:09) 54. Coeo – Native Riddim (Original Mix) (6:26) 55. Skygroover – Jazz Rhythm (Extended Mix) (6:18) 56. PAWSA – A LITTLE BIT FUNKIER (Extended Mix) (7:23) 57. Claptone – No Eyes Feat. Jaw (Original Mix) (6:58) 58. Davi – Future Avenue (Original Mix) (7:00) 59. Stefano Albanese – Ballroom (Extended) (5:45) 60. Gola, The Archer – GhashanG (Most Beautiful) (Original Mix) (5:29) 61. Dilby – Barricade (Extended Mix) (6:51) 62. Paluma – Rapture (Kevin McKay Extended ViP) (6:07) 63. Dasein Musik – Temptation (Radio Edit) (2:59) 64. Hardy Heller, Alex Connors – Arthur (Experiencing Sound) (Original Mix) (7:21) 65. Folamour – These Are Just Places To Me Now (Original Mix) (7:01) 66. Oliver Dollar, Jimi Jules – Pushing On (Original Mix) (6:59) 67. Coppola, Marsellie – Body In Body (Original Mix) (4:23) 68. AJ Christou – Back & Forth (Original Mix) (5:59) 69. M-High – Try To Make (Original Mix) (6:45) 70. Luca Bacchetti – Storyteller (Original Mix) (8:23) 71. Deeplomatik – Inside My Mind (Dilby Remix) (6:18) 72. Nico Morano, Mewhy – Juno Love (Original Mix) (7:26) 73. Fusion Groove Orchestra, Steve Lucas – If Only I Could (feat. Steve Lucas) (Liem Remix) (7:06) 74. Franck Roger – The Music (Original Mix) (7:44) 75. Barry Can’t Swim – Rah That’s A Mad Question (Original Mix) (3:47) 76. Time – Not Alone (Original Mix) (6:44) 77. col lawton – Call Me All The Time (Original Mix) (6:55) 78. Coeo – Back in the Days (Original Mix) (5:40) 79. Noir, Haze – Around (Solomun Vox) (6:58) 80. Tech Trax Inc. – Tech Trax Inc. (Acid Jerks Dub Edit) (6:32) 81. Vincenzo – Assassin (Mihai Popoviciu Remix) (6:52) 82. Sweatson Klank, Session Victim – The Road To Love (Session Victim Remix) (7:15) 83. M-High – The Answer (Original Mix) (7:24) 84. Dompe – Shakermaker (Mollono.Bass Remix) (7:51) 85. André Lodemann – Home (Original Mix) (8:34) 86. Mihai Popoviciu – Forces (Original Mix) (7:45) 87. Kolter – This Is It (Original Mix) (6:01) 88. Bicep – Opal (Four Tet Remix) (8:14) 89. The Checkup, DJ Merci, Mona Lee – You Make Me Stronger (Original Mix) (7:43) 90. Jose Vilches, Joselacruz – Street Signin (Original Mix) (7:00) 91. Mallin – With You (Extended Mix) (6:21) 92. Nicone, David Hasert – Wasting My Time With You (Extended Mix) (6:13) 93. Marsolo – Contextual (Original Mix) (6:23) 94. Lost.Act – Poema De La Noche (Calabasa Remix) (8:02) 95. Stef Davidse – Love Yourself Anthem (Original Mix) (6:32) 96. Larry Heard, Larry Heard presents Mr. White, Mr. White – The Sun Can’t Compare (Long Version) (7:47) 97. Dan Goul – Paraglider (Original Mix) (8:00) 98. Hurlee – Raise Me Up (Original Mix) (6:34) 99. brunch.wav – Rotation (Original Mix) (5:14) 100. Mallin, Sam Dexter – Park Avenue (Extended Mix) (5:44)

BRAVO

• 'This Year Almost Broke Me': Tom Schwartz Reveals 'Scandoval' Almost Shut Down His Restaurant After Losing 80% of His Business (Emily Rella for Entrepreneur)
• Vanderpump Rules Cast Relives Their Most Iconic (and 'Cringey') Moments (People exclusive)
• 3 minute video: Lisa Vanderpump On Future Of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Amid Hiatus (Access Hollywood YouTube)
• Every Delusion in This Season of Vanderpump Rules (Michelle Cohn for Vulture)
• ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Reunion Finally Charts a Path Forward as Lala Doubles Down (Alec Karam for The Daily Beast)
• It’s Time for ‘Vanderpump Rules’ to Say Goodbye for Good (Lexi Lane for The Daily Beast)
• Big Blonde Hair Founder Lauren Sebastian Dishes on the Fashion Hits and Misses of the 'Vanderpump Rules' Season 11 Reunion: Photos (OK! Magazine exclusive)
• Nia and Danny Booko Are Now House-Hunting After They "Outgrew" Their Valley Home (Bravo)
• Carl Radke On Whether He’ll Return For ‘Summer House’ Season 9 Post-Lindsay Hubbard Breakup: “There’s A Lot To Consider” (Samantha Nungesser for Decider)
• Paige DeSorbo Says She Picks Out Her Outfits to Match 'Whatever Cocktail I'm Drinking That Night' (People exclusive)
• Olivia Flowers Celebrates First Anniversary With Boyfriend Alex: "Cheers to Stage 5 Clinging" (Bravo)
• 41 Stars Share Their Go-To Sunscreen: Sofía Vergara, Kyle Richards, Garcelle Beauvais, and More (E! exclusive)
• The Goat’s Reza Farahan Doesn’t Regret Insulting Jill Zarin: ‘She Is a Little Bit of a Bitch’ (US Weekly)
• Anya Taylor-Joy Talks First Leading Role in 'Furiosa,' Eloping With Malcolm McRae & New 'Housewives' Obsession (Just Jared)

NEW JERSEY

• Teresa Giudice barks back at Margaret Josephs’ claim that Luis Ruelas ‘pissed her money away’ (Page Six)
• Teresa Giudice calls Tori Spelling her 'instant BFF' after appearing on her MisSpelling podcast to promote the new season of RHONJ (Daily Mail)

ORANGE COUNTY

• RHOC’s Tamra Judge Slams Ryan Boyajian’s Alleged Connection to Shohei Ohtani Gambling Scandal (US Weekly)
• Shannon Storms Beador's Daughter Sophie Is Officially a College Graduate (Bravo)
• Former Real Housewives of Orange County star Kelly Dodd congratulates husband Rick Leventhal on his new job at Newsmax - three years after he left Fox News (Daily Mail)

NEW YORK

• Brynn Whitfield Reflects on Her Friendship with Pandora Vanderpump “in a Former Life” (Bravo's Hot Mic podcast)
• Countess Luann: ‘I Deliver a Great Show, It’s a Party With One Big Happy Housewives Family’ (Stellar Magazine)

BEVERLY HILLS

• Kyle Richards Shares Surprising Reaction to Mauricio Umansky Moving Out of Their House (E!)
• Kyle Richards Reveals Where She Stands With Morgan Wade Amid Rumors They Stopped Talking (Heavy)
• Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Sutton Stracke Isn’t ‘Shocked’ by Dorit and PK Kemsley’s Separation (US Weekly)
• Jennifer Lawrence ‘Gave the Performance of a Lifetime’ Prank Calling Lisa Rinna During ‘Peak COVID’ (US Weekly)

ATLANTA

• Porsha Williams Spills on ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Return, Divorce Drama, & More (That Grape Juice)
• Porsha Williams' Affordable Home Finds Deliver Real Housewives Glam Starting at Just $7.99 (E!)
• Real Housewives Of Atlanta alum Marlo Hampton, 48, almost busts out of an orange bikini as she poses in a bathtub... after exiting Bravo franchise (Daily Mail)
• Shereé Whitfield Departs Real Housewives of Atlanta Ahead of Season 16 (People)
• Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Rush to Court Pleading for Foreclosure Auction Over Their $6 Million Georgia Mansion Be Postponed (Radar Online exclusive)
• See a Throwback Photo of Kim Zolciak with Brielle & Ariana Biermann: "Incredible" (Bravo)

AFRICAN FRANCHISES

• ‘Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip SA’: Q&A with LaConco (The South African)

Links to this week's episode discussion posts:

• VPR S11E16🍸
• The Valley S1E9 🏘️
• RHONJ S14E2 🍝
• Summer House S8E12 ☀️

The Undraftables: Week 6 Update (Going into/during Week 7)
This challenge was initially undertook with the NBA and it was fun, so decided to extend it to MLB as well. The rules are simple: Cannot select any player who has an Average Draft Position (ADP), regardless of how high or low it may be. Even if a player's ADP is 250+, they are off-limits if they have any average draft position. The draft took place on Sunday, April 7th. Admittedly, this was after the start of the season, but my focus had been primarily on the NBA season, leaving me with limited time to prepare for baseball. Nevertheless, managed to squeeze in most of my MLB prep work within a few days/week. This is a standard 12 team head to head category league on yahoo with 6 adds per week. The buy-in was lower than my usual, but not free (inactivity and too easy).
Here was the draft results:

1. (6) Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU - SP)
2. (19) Drew Rasmussen (TB - SP)
3. (30) Dustin May (LAD - SP)
4. (43) Ronel Blanco (HOU - SP,RP)
5. (54) Brady Singer (KC - SP)
6. (67) Paul Blackburn (OAK - SP)
7. (78) Cody Bradford (TEX - SP,RP)
8. (91) Chad Green (TOR - RP)
9. (102) Steven Matz (STL - SP,RP)
10. (115) Tanner Houck (BOS - SP)
11. (126) Tyler Anderson (LAA - SP)
12. (139) Spencer Turnbull (PHI - SP)
13. (150) Connor Joe (PIT - 1B,OF)
14. (163) José Caballero (TB - 2B,SS)
15. (174) Gio Urshela (DET - 1B,3B,SS)
16. (187) Will Brennan (CLE - OF)
17. (198) Jake McCarthy (AZ - OF)
18. (211) Jorge Mateo (BAL - SS)
19. (222) Dairon Blanco (KC - OF)
20. (235) Jacob Young (WSH - OF)
21. (246) Bubba Thompson (CIN - OF)
22. (259) Trevor Williams (WSH - SP)
23. (270) Reese McGuire (BOS - C)

Recent Additions from Last Week and This Week (since last update):

• Taijuan Walker (wins streamer)
• Bryse Wilson (wins streamer)
• Gavin Stone (wins streamer)
• Josh Lowe (1 FAAB)
• Dairon Blanco

Recent Drops This Week and Last Week:

• Sal Frelick (might re add)
• Esteury Ruiz (he just isn't playing or doing anything)
• Taijuan Walker
• Bryse Wilson
• Jameson Taillon (because he missed the start I was worried)

Trades that I performed since my last update:

• No trades for this week.

Current Roster and why I choose to own them:

• C: Luis Campusano (for AVG, sorta Runs?)
• 1B: Yandy Diaz (Runs, AVG)
• 2B: Ahmed Rosario (SB, AVG)
• 3B: Maikel Garcia (SB, Runs, maybe AVG, somehow RBI?)
• SS: Jose Caballero (SB, maybe AVG)
• OF: Jacob Young (AVG, SB, maybe R cuz leadoff?)
• OF: Jose Lowe (AVG, SB, possibly R)
• OF: Jackson Merrill (AVG mostly, mid SB, mid R)
• UTL: Jake McCarthy (AVG, SB)
• UTL: Dairon Blanco (AVG, SB)
• SP: George Kirby (Ace)
• SP: Kevin Gauseman (Ace)
• RP: James McArthur (closer)
• RP: Kirby Yates (closer)
• P: Hector Neris (closer)
• P: Cole Ragans (Ace)
• P: Chris Sale (Ace)
• P: Bobby Miller (Ace, but is hurt)
• Bench: Chris Bassit
• Bench: Erick Fedde (Numbers look elite like in the KBO)
• Bench: Jon Gray (2.36era 1.20whip, sell high operation)
• Bench: Garret Crochet (.99whip, high k rate, may sell high)
• Bench: Gavin Stone (streamer, sell high operation)
• IL: Jacob Degrom (ELITE when healthy)
• IL: Max Scherzer (ELITE when healthy)
• IL: Drew Rasmussen (almost elite when healthy, bit underrated)
• IL: Kodai Senga (almost elite when healthy)

Continue the grind! I made it through yet another week! I would like to talk about last week's matchup: It was a humbling defeat where I lost 3-6. The few categories I won were SB, Saves, K. We tied in wins with 7 for each of us. (Incredibly high amount of wins) My ERA and WHIP were massive because of my "Aces" not performing like it. Kirby, Gauseman and Ragans all did bad. People made a big fuss about me "winning those trades" a few weeks ago, but actually if I had Lugo and some of those other names I would have won this week.... Still long term I should be just fine. Oh McArthur also inflated my ratios. Walker was useful to help me with those wins. RP Neris somehow got 2 of them? Fedde continues to shine just like his KBO numbers and I'm much higher on him than most others are. On offense I barely got enough SB actually. Then really did NOT hit for high average. The two standouts were Yandy Diaz and Campusano! Ruiz was a terrible add and recently cut him. He hasn't played in 5 games. Time to shake this loss off and focus on the future.
No trades to report on this week. I was slightly less active trading and sending offers out this past week than I usually am. I still intend on selling high on Jon Gray and possibly Crochet (cuz innings limits concerns), and my streamer who just had an awesome start TUES Gavin Stone. Three for 1 package deal of course. I will be going after those buy low SP. I have no issues holding onto Jon Gray or Crochet either.
My matchup for this current week features an opponent who has only 22sb on the season compared to my 39. They only have hit for .243 average compared to my .251 so I feel pretty confident I can win at least those 2 offensive categories. Since we are two days in I'm actually ahead in runs at this moment too, however I doubt that will last since they are 4th in overall runs on the season. For pitching I'm absolutely dominant in the season stats. I am the LEADER in every single category. Pretty awesome considering the way I started at the draft! (It helps that players I took were absolutely incredible to start the year and I have streamed in many strong names). A deeper look on the pitching though they have 7 starts remaining vs my 5. I'm severely ahead thus far though with 4 wins, 26k, 0.94era, 0.70whip. So I absolutely have no real need to stream more SP. This is the manager that I traded some of my former SP like Tanner Houck, Seth Lugo, Jordan Hicks and Spencer Turnbull. They only have 2 closers compared to my 3 so I like my odds there too. I do predict a likely 7-3 victory for me this week.
In terms of the moves I have made already this week and my future moves this week: I secured a real nice speed and contact hitter in Josh Lowe! Feels like he will fit it on my squad perfectly! And it gets rid of my weakest hitter Ruiz. When I added in Dairon Blanco it's purely a speed play really. He may still be replaceable if this weekly matchup is close in runs and I need them later in week. Sal Frelick is an option to re add as well as other leadoff hitters across the majors. (Frelick hasn't been batting leadoff) I'm glad I held the line on Fedde and Crochet. I almost was going to drop them to stream in more starting pitchers. Late in the week I knew it was close in wins and I had no chance to win the ratios so I streamed in a few extra SP and cut Taillon. I certainly could have tried harder to "sell high" on him. Gavin Stone is fine on my roster, but I may actually add a pitcher with higher upside to both dangle in trades and/or just keep on team. I been in talks to obtain Jarren Duran or Brice Turang (both owned by the same manager) so that might be something that happens for the next update!
Bit of strategy talk here regarding my team build. The goal of a punt power build is to win 2 offensive categories (Ideally 3 eventually, R, AVG, SB) and win 4-5 pitching categories. (If you are able to obtain closers you have upside to win 5 pitching cats, if you punt saves then your upside is 4 and you would be more consistently likely to win WINS and K categories) I technically currently have the upside to win all 5 pitching and 2 hitting categories. (If I gain runs value I would even have maximum upside of 8 categories! 5+3=8) Remember that in category leagues you ONLY NEED TO WIN 6 categories folks! This is the benefit of punting! (And technically in h2h playoffs you can have a tie 5-5 and still advance to next round due to season standings and matchup ranking!) I think punting gives you less variance than other builds? Or maybe this less variance is just from having high AVG contact hitters? Discuss? (Could be an ongoing discussion throughout the season)
There is an interesting topic to bring up regarding trading for hitters who fit the "punt power" type of team build. I think buying low on Kwan and Trea Turner now become viable possibilities for my team and other punt power teams that may exist out there! If you have any other names that could be buy low, I'm all ears. Remember to always keep an eye out for prospects coming up who have the skills that you want/need! Sometimes you can trade away your current assets that you have for upgrades at weak positions on your team and then fill those holes of the guys you traded away with prospects who are coming up soon or have already come up. (Or a hot waiver wire bat that will fill in temporarily) In this way you become a team with "less weaknesses" (Of course that advice can apply to all sorts of type of team builds in head to head category leagues). What this means for this Undraftables team is I may be able to flip my pitching assets for hitting upgrades that give the full trifecta of RUNS, AVG, SB. (Corbin Caroll firmly on my future radar) Maybe I should already be sending feelers, hmmm...
Overall, continue to be quite happy with my team's performance and strategy, (despite last week's loss). As mentioned my goal is to win by a score of 6-4 or tie 5-5, but eventually will have upside to win 7-3 or even 8-2. I'm willing to make adjustments for each week and consider player recommendations to achieve that goal. So far, this has gone better than I expected (whereas this was tougher in the NBA)! One of the bigger takeaways you can glean from this strategy is that there are numerous ways to win a category league. I have won with punt power strategy for 3-4 years now so for me it is "proven winner". (Notate that this punt power strategy has NOT been tested in Roto YET. I plan to test that next year. Is this the best way to "punt power"? No, remember this was an "extra challenge" that I set forth upon myself.) You really don't have to go "Undraftables" (hard mode) like I have! A big takeway is that having superstars (or stars) undeniably will help a build like this do even better (Ronald Acuna, Elly De La Cruz, Witt, Corbin Carroll, etc), but you don't necessarily "need" those superstars. Instead you just need to have the right build or combination of players and a focus on your matchups. (In fantasy and MLB) There are various "useful" players with skill sets that are still worthy. You don't always need "The best player" in everything. (At least NOT IN A CATEGORY LEAGUE) If you have suffered severe injuries to some power hitters (like Trout, Casas, Royce Lewis, Josh Jung) you could transition and/or trade into a "punt power build" to try it out? (Or that could be something you consider further down the road in the season too) If you need help on how to do it, I'm your guy!
I'll provide weekly updates on the team's progress, so let me know if you'd like to follow along or have any suggestions! Thoughts on the team? If you want the previous updates on the team with "How I ended up here" and each week breakdown you can find them in a FB group or I can send them to you in a message. (I wasn't able to post early in season because I changed reddit profiles (hated my username) from last year which had bunches of karma!) (Can't post if you don't have enough karma) Additionally, I'm recruiting for next year, (although this is NOT the central goal of this post) where this unique drafting strategy will be the league's standard for each owner.

Săptămâna aceasta se reiau spectacolele de apă, muzică și lumini „Simfonia Apei” de la Fântânile Urbane din centrul Bucureștiului. Show-urile multimedia ajung, anul acesta, la ediția a V-a.
„Simfonia apei” începe vineri
În cadrul spectacolelor ce vor începe vineri, 17 mai, tematicile vor celebra valorile autentice și contribuțiile remarcabile ale oamenilor de știință, cultură și sport, potrivit News.ro.
Fiecare show va avea o durată de aproximativ 45 de minute, iar bucureștenii și turiștii vor putea să le admire în mod gratuit.
„Simfonia apei” începe vineri
În cadrul spectacolelor ce vor începe vineri, 17 mai, tematicile vor celebra valorile autentice și contribuțiile remarcabile ale oamenilor de știință, cultură și sport, potrivit News.ro.
Fiecare show va avea o durată de aproximativ 45 de minute, iar bucureștenii și turiștii vor putea să le admire în mod gratuit.
Programul spectacolelor de anul acesta este următorul:

• în lunile mai și august, spectacolele vor începe la ora 21:00;
• în lunile iunie și iulie, ora de începere a spectacolelor va fi 21:30;
• în luna septembrie, spectacolele vor începe la ora 20:00.

Fântânile urbane din Piața Unirii au fost modernizate și redeschise în anul 2018 printr-un proces de reabilitare coordonat de Apa Nova, cu sprijinul Primăriei Municipiului București.
În zilele și în intervalul orar în care au loc spectacole, traficul rutier va fi restricționat pe Bulevardul Unirii, pe segmentul cuprins între Bulevardul Dimitrie Cantemir și Splaiul Independenței (zona fântâni).
Povestea fântânilor arteziene din Piața Unirii
În urmă cu aproximativ 100 de ani, pe locul unde se află în prezent Piața Unirii cu ale sale magazine, cu fântânile arteziene, dar și Bulevardul Unirii se afla odinioară vechea Piață a Unirii, definită de complexul de hale comerciale care se aflau aici. Se aflau piețe de fructe, piețe de pește sau tarabe pline de fel de fel de produse.
Totuși, încă de la începutul secolului trecut, existența Pieței Unirii a fost pusă sub semnul întrebării de dorința de modernizare a centrului Bucureștiului. Locuitorii vremii se plângeau adesea de un aspect murdar și neîngrijit al zonei pe care piețele agroalimentare și tarabele îl aduceau după sine.
În decembrie 1935 a avut loc primul concurs de proiecte pentru modernizarea zonei, ce a avut ca scop găsirea unui proiect conform căruia „această piață să capete aspectul și amploarea necesare celei mai mari piețe din București și pentru ca Dealul Patriarhiei (cu tot ce e pe el) să fie pus în valoare”.
Proiectul câștigător a fost cel al amenajării Pieței „8 Iunie”, care a dus la desființarea Pieței Bibescu și la amenajarea de straturi verzi și bazine cu fântâni.
Fântânile din Piața Unirii au fost construite din dorința lui Ceaușescu de a crea Bucureștiul socialist, iar mai multe despre procesul de realizare al acestora se află în articolul următor:

• Povestea fântânilor arteziene din Piața Unirii. Ce se afla odinioară în acest loc din inima Bucureștiului

Cititi articolul aici : https://b365.ro/reincepe-simfonia-apei-spectacole-de-apa-muzica-si-lumini-la-fantanile-arteziene-din-piata-unirii-din-weekend-si-pana-in-toamna-531699/

How come the Gorgas, Joe especially, can have his beefs with both of Teresa’s husbands and people validate his feelings but Teresa isn’t allowed to get mad at Melissa? When Joe fights with Juicy and Luis, they use all of Juicy and Luis’s separate past behavior as a validation for it even if they’re not related to the family issues, but we’ve seen Melissa constantly go after Teresa yet somehow “TeReSa Is JuSt JeAlOuS” I understand how some people still fall for Melissa’s being the poor hated daughtesister in law trope, but she’s very sketchy too and the reasons to not like her and question her motives for not just joining the show but to even marry Joe in the first place are very valid. At this point it’s been over a decade where we’ve seen Melissa come for Teresa and people are still confused as to why Teresa doesn’t like her. If you saw your sibling be with someone who is very fake and sketchy, wouldn’t you voice it to them? Just like the Gorgas voice their concerns with Juicy and Luis, but they’re not being accused of trying to break up anyone’s marriage like they accuse Teresa for doing. As much Teresa can’t stand Melissa, I highly doubt she’d want to see her brother get divorced from someone he has kids with. Luis may have his past, but he’s never really done anything wrong to the Gorgas first and he’s tried to mend fences. I see it all the time when family members try to speak up against boyfriends/husbands they are applauded, but if they speak up against wives/girlfriends, they’re bitter and hated. It’s happened in my own family.
My issue with Teresa is that because she was raised in such a male favored home, she saw through Melissa’s bullshit, but never saw through her own brother’s bullshit until now and she just didn’t hold her brother’s wrongs against him the way she should’ve until she’s had enough. She’s obviously a pick me and she’s slowly trying to unlearn her misogynistic bias she was raised with but at 50, the damage is done and she’s let the damage be done.