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Aita for not giving my bf a threesome
2024.06.09 06:00 Direct-Caterpillar77 Aita for not giving my bf a threesome
I am not The OOP, OOP is u/ThatLastBiUnicorn
Aita for not giving my bf a threesome
Originally posted to AITAH
Thanks to u/soayherder for suggesting this BoRU
TRIGGER WARNING: verbal abuse, manipulation, poisoning, physical abuse, religious abuse
Original Post May 31, 2024
This is a throwaway because too much identifying info is on my main.
I F29 met my boyfriend "Michael" M35 at a show I performed in (I am a theatre person as a hobby) and he complimented my performance and bought me a drink. We have been together now for a little over a year.
His sister got married last week and I was initially pleased to asked to be a bridesmaid but also a bit surprised as she barely knows me but I thought this was an attempt to have an excuse to also get to know each other better.
Michael and I got into an argument the week before because he said that he wanted to entertain the thought of spicing up our sex life and having a threesome. He said since I was bi, why not? I didn't like the idea too much and said so and it devolved into a petty cold war and he started to ignore my messages after he left my place. He didn't reply to me at all until the day before the wedding asking what time he needed to pick me up since we can't go swperate otherwise "people will gossip" about us. He barely said anything to me the whole time we traveled to the venue. The wedding was fine, but at the reception he got me a plate and leaned in to kiss me but I shied away and he got up to mingle.
I started feeling ill not too long after and 911 wad called. I realized I was having an allergic reaction but had my pen but still had to be carted off by the ambulance and that's when someone eho was looking for Michael said that he had left with some of the other groomsmen to a bar nearby. I called 6 times and texted that it was an emergency as I was getting checked put by the paramedics and again when they strongly suggested I go to the hospital but he never replied.
I was released hy the hospital and called him to ask him to pick me up but he didn't pick up so I woke up my best friend and she took me home and stayed with me overnight to make sure I was okay. The next morning Michael called me but I was still asleep so he left me a lengthy voicemail yelling at me that I ruined his sister's wedding and that I always have to make things about me. He came over to further berate me and told me he should just break up with me at this point as I am dramatic and this is "all too much" so I pointed out that he had gotten my plate, knew full well that I have a alegit allergy to coconut and that his sister had told me afterwards that he knew that the cake he gave me was the coconut cream cake as all the food had signs saying what it was and what the ingredients were as I am not the only person with allergies that attended. He left telling me that he can't talk to me when I am this way.
I was honestly exhausted so I didn't bother going after him. But his father called me to ask how I was doing and after I answered he then told me how I am hurting Michael's heart by blaming him and Michael has been inconsolable since we fought.
I texted Michael to ask if we could talk but the conversation went back around somehow to the threesome and how I don't respect him even in intimate settings or want to hear him out regarding his needs and make things about me.
I am so confused because to me this feels manipulative but I respect his father so much (I go to their church and he is a pastor there) so to have him tell me I am in the wrong threw me. Aitah?
Edit: a lot of comments are suggesting that this was intentional and I have actually never considered he gave me something I am allergic on purpose and certainly not to use against me to leverage in our argument. But I think I may have to come clean and talk to his parents. I know them well so hopefully it won't go too badly.
Small update: Michael texted me this morning to apologize. He said the wedding was stressing him out and he had a lot on his mind so he accidently handed me the plate he meant for himself, not the one for me. He said he didn't know I was in the hospital and feels bad he wasn't there for me but he left the reception with some of the groomsmen to blow of much needed steam. I don't know how I feel about it all so I just replied "okay" he is now asking to come over and talk this out in person.
2nd edit: For any and all of you calling me stupid or implying I am a child and "why am I still with this guy" etc. Just know, you remind me a lot of him in how he used to put me down and bully me ands it's a real wonder of mine if you treat people in your life like he did me. I suspect you do. Glad to be rid of him and indifferent about you.
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OhSheAimsToMisbehave
RiskBig3301
Well many of you were right I should not have met him in person but I did. He took me out to lunch insisting he pay for it all and it was incredibly over the top. He had flowers and a written letter of apology but as some of you messaged me his apologies dodged the point by way of "if I hurt you" or "that you're feeling x or y feeling" etc. He quoted some scriptures and said he has repented as his carelessness caused me harm.
I wasn't much moved by any of it until he said how much his family loves me and how much our church roots for us as a couple and I kinda sat back and realized that one flimsy reason I was even entertaining forgiving him and staying was because of the pressure I dealt with as the GF of a pastors son. It occurred to me that there were so many times I let things slide because he is the heir apparent so he had the power in the social aspect of our community.
Sorry I know I am rambling but I'm emotional and tipsy.
I remembering just staring at him and saying it was incredibly alarming that by now he can't be aware of my oe Ingle allergy and that he didn't bother to tell his own GF he was stepping out with the guys or even that he was stepping out of his own sisters wedding at all. He then said it was really actually kind of stupid of me to eat a cake that had coconut and implied I am an idiot for not realizing what I had was coconut. I realized then he would never accept that he was in the wrong and thus there was no point.
I stood up and and smiled and said "You know what, don't worry about it. Thanks for dinner. Goodnight." To which he replied that if I wasn't going to grow up and accept his apology I am a waste of his time. He uses that a lot whenever we disagree and it usually hurts me deeply but this time it was like a roladex of memories flooded my brain and I really suspect he's been deliberately making me sick whenever we disagree to teach me a lesson. I said I was done and he needn't waste his time with me from this point on and left. I then sent screenshots to his father explaining the situation as best I can without blaming Michael for prior illnesses without proof and I got a text about 20 minutes ago from his father.
His father is "incredibly dissppinted" in my immaturity and hurt that I wouldn't even give it until Sunday at church where we can pray together, talk it our and heal. I felt this way for a while but I was able to say it this time that using religion as a took of guilt is low and I am no longer concerned with his version of God as that version is a judgemental, cruel, and heartless jerk while the one I always thought of was loving, compassionate, and kind, and I am done. I was told by him and by further emails rolling in that I am no longer welcome at my church until I reconcile with my "true husband" and learn compassion and respect for my leaders.
So I guess that's it. I will enjoy sleeping in tomorrow and eating coconut free food, while lazing about my home rather than going to three sperate church services starting at 8am and then figure it all out from there.
I don't know how to sign off but I do watch a concerning amount of Charlotte Dobre videos and she usually ends things with practical shit like "do your laundry" or something so I will just say - live for yourself, feed your soul, and know you are enough. I certainly am going to put in the work to get there and I hope we all make it to the other side contented, and filled with love and joy.
And by the way, F you Michael. I know you are reading this. I know you know it's me. And I hope your socks are always just a little soggy. 🫶
OOP Added in the comments
Here
I forgot to add to my post but I didn't want to bring the threesome requests into it...
...well I sent his daddy screenshots of some texts. If you'd like some drama here are the top two:
1) it was a night I sent him home after he tried and failed to pressure into sex. He sent me that I was missing out and should be grateful since "your body makes me sick, but my love for you is stronger. Would it kill you to be grateful enough to just do a HJ?"
And
2) on his birthday, I had just been in the hospital after passing out from exhaustion and dehydration and went straight to his party. I stayed at his until everyone left and I left soon after helping clean all but the kitchen and he sent "You could have cleaned the kitchen." Then "or stayed over [for sex]." Then "you're a waste of time if I don't even get birthday sex. Thanks a lot."
And after both be suggested adding a 3rd. His dad hasn't responded.
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Still_Actuator_8316
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Aita for not giving my bf a threesome
Originally posted to AITAH
Thanks to u/soayherder for suggesting this BoRU
TRIGGER WARNING: verbal abuse, manipulation, poisoning, physical abuse, religious abuse
Original Post May 31, 2024
This is a throwaway because too much identifying info is on my main.
I F29 met my boyfriend "Michael" M35 at a show I performed in (I am a theatre person as a hobby) and he complimented my performance and bought me a drink. We have been together now for a little over a year.
His sister got married last week and I was initially pleased to asked to be a bridesmaid but also a bit surprised as she barely knows me but I thought this was an attempt to have an excuse to also get to know each other better.
Michael and I got into an argument the week before because he said that he wanted to entertain the thought of spicing up our sex life and having a threesome. He said since I was bi, why not? I didn't like the idea too much and said so and it devolved into a petty cold war and he started to ignore my messages after he left my place. He didn't reply to me at all until the day before the wedding asking what time he needed to pick me up since we can't go swperate otherwise "people will gossip" about us. He barely said anything to me the whole time we traveled to the venue. The wedding was fine, but at the reception he got me a plate and leaned in to kiss me but I shied away and he got up to mingle.
I started feeling ill not too long after and 911 wad called. I realized I was having an allergic reaction but had my pen but still had to be carted off by the ambulance and that's when someone eho was looking for Michael said that he had left with some of the other groomsmen to a bar nearby. I called 6 times and texted that it was an emergency as I was getting checked put by the paramedics and again when they strongly suggested I go to the hospital but he never replied.
I was released hy the hospital and called him to ask him to pick me up but he didn't pick up so I woke up my best friend and she took me home and stayed with me overnight to make sure I was okay. The next morning Michael called me but I was still asleep so he left me a lengthy voicemail yelling at me that I ruined his sister's wedding and that I always have to make things about me. He came over to further berate me and told me he should just break up with me at this point as I am dramatic and this is "all too much" so I pointed out that he had gotten my plate, knew full well that I have a alegit allergy to coconut and that his sister had told me afterwards that he knew that the cake he gave me was the coconut cream cake as all the food had signs saying what it was and what the ingredients were as I am not the only person with allergies that attended. He left telling me that he can't talk to me when I am this way.
I was honestly exhausted so I didn't bother going after him. But his father called me to ask how I was doing and after I answered he then told me how I am hurting Michael's heart by blaming him and Michael has been inconsolable since we fought.
I texted Michael to ask if we could talk but the conversation went back around somehow to the threesome and how I don't respect him even in intimate settings or want to hear him out regarding his needs and make things about me.
I am so confused because to me this feels manipulative but I respect his father so much (I go to their church and he is a pastor there) so to have him tell me I am in the wrong threw me. Aitah?
Edit: a lot of comments are suggesting that this was intentional and I have actually never considered he gave me something I am allergic on purpose and certainly not to use against me to leverage in our argument. But I think I may have to come clean and talk to his parents. I know them well so hopefully it won't go too badly.
Small update: Michael texted me this morning to apologize. He said the wedding was stressing him out and he had a lot on his mind so he accidently handed me the plate he meant for himself, not the one for me. He said he didn't know I was in the hospital and feels bad he wasn't there for me but he left the reception with some of the groomsmen to blow of much needed steam. I don't know how I feel about it all so I just replied "okay" he is now asking to come over and talk this out in person.
2nd edit: For any and all of you calling me stupid or implying I am a child and "why am I still with this guy" etc. Just know, you remind me a lot of him in how he used to put me down and bully me ands it's a real wonder of mine if you treat people in your life like he did me. I suspect you do. Glad to be rid of him and indifferent about you.
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OhSheAimsToMisbehave
Op be honest - have you, now that you are looking back, seen red flags like this? This behavior likely didn't just show up. Have you ever gotten ill after a disagreement with him?OOP
~Oddly enough I am sitting with my BFF and she asked me the same question and yes, actually.
Our first real argument that I can remember I was down with a stomach bug for almost a week and he visited me and made soup.
Then the only BIG argument I can recall outside this one, he wanted to use labels really soon onto us going on some dates and I didn't and the next morning, I was sick with chest pains and stomach cramps.
I don't want to sounds dramatic or accusatory but since people have commented he might have purposefully given me something I am allergic to, I just don't know anymore.
RiskBig3301
NTA - the two of you are completely incompatible. He wants threesomes…you want to attend wedding receptions without leaving in an ambulance.OOP
Update - I Am No Longer Welcome at Church June 1, 2024Okay, when I read this I was with bestie and we've been drinking and the scream I scrumpted laughing so hard nearly killed me more effectively than the coconut lmao
Well many of you were right I should not have met him in person but I did. He took me out to lunch insisting he pay for it all and it was incredibly over the top. He had flowers and a written letter of apology but as some of you messaged me his apologies dodged the point by way of "if I hurt you" or "that you're feeling x or y feeling" etc. He quoted some scriptures and said he has repented as his carelessness caused me harm.
I wasn't much moved by any of it until he said how much his family loves me and how much our church roots for us as a couple and I kinda sat back and realized that one flimsy reason I was even entertaining forgiving him and staying was because of the pressure I dealt with as the GF of a pastors son. It occurred to me that there were so many times I let things slide because he is the heir apparent so he had the power in the social aspect of our community.
Sorry I know I am rambling but I'm emotional and tipsy.
I remembering just staring at him and saying it was incredibly alarming that by now he can't be aware of my oe Ingle allergy and that he didn't bother to tell his own GF he was stepping out with the guys or even that he was stepping out of his own sisters wedding at all. He then said it was really actually kind of stupid of me to eat a cake that had coconut and implied I am an idiot for not realizing what I had was coconut. I realized then he would never accept that he was in the wrong and thus there was no point.
I stood up and and smiled and said "You know what, don't worry about it. Thanks for dinner. Goodnight." To which he replied that if I wasn't going to grow up and accept his apology I am a waste of his time. He uses that a lot whenever we disagree and it usually hurts me deeply but this time it was like a roladex of memories flooded my brain and I really suspect he's been deliberately making me sick whenever we disagree to teach me a lesson. I said I was done and he needn't waste his time with me from this point on and left. I then sent screenshots to his father explaining the situation as best I can without blaming Michael for prior illnesses without proof and I got a text about 20 minutes ago from his father.
His father is "incredibly dissppinted" in my immaturity and hurt that I wouldn't even give it until Sunday at church where we can pray together, talk it our and heal. I felt this way for a while but I was able to say it this time that using religion as a took of guilt is low and I am no longer concerned with his version of God as that version is a judgemental, cruel, and heartless jerk while the one I always thought of was loving, compassionate, and kind, and I am done. I was told by him and by further emails rolling in that I am no longer welcome at my church until I reconcile with my "true husband" and learn compassion and respect for my leaders.
So I guess that's it. I will enjoy sleeping in tomorrow and eating coconut free food, while lazing about my home rather than going to three sperate church services starting at 8am and then figure it all out from there.
I don't know how to sign off but I do watch a concerning amount of Charlotte Dobre videos and she usually ends things with practical shit like "do your laundry" or something so I will just say - live for yourself, feed your soul, and know you are enough. I certainly am going to put in the work to get there and I hope we all make it to the other side contented, and filled with love and joy.
And by the way, F you Michael. I know you are reading this. I know you know it's me. And I hope your socks are always just a little soggy. 🫶
OOP Added in the comments
Here
I forgot to add to my post but I didn't want to bring the threesome requests into it...
...well I sent his daddy screenshots of some texts. If you'd like some drama here are the top two:
1) it was a night I sent him home after he tried and failed to pressure into sex. He sent me that I was missing out and should be grateful since "your body makes me sick, but my love for you is stronger. Would it kill you to be grateful enough to just do a HJ?"
And
2) on his birthday, I had just been in the hospital after passing out from exhaustion and dehydration and went straight to his party. I stayed at his until everyone left and I left soon after helping clean all but the kitchen and he sent "You could have cleaned the kitchen." Then "or stayed over [for sex]." Then "you're a waste of time if I don't even get birthday sex. Thanks a lot."
And after both be suggested adding a 3rd. His dad hasn't responded.
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Still_Actuator_8316
Holy crap. And you stayed with him. You poor girl. No one deserves someone like that in there life.OOP
But you didn't say if you told his dad about him sending you to the hospital and potentially killing you. Becuase we both know and the rest of reddit knows that he did that intentionally.
And if there was proof of him giving you that cake. You could probley send his happy ass to jail.
THIS IS A REPOST SUB - I AM NOT THE OOPI didn't and don't have the best self esteem. And here as the only black woman in the town that I've known of, I've always known that I am considered less desirable- not saying that's right - but just knowing where I live. Been here since my preteen years. When Michael asked me out it was like a parade. Everyone acted like it was a Cinderella story and I won a lottery or something. I have a friend who I ha e been texting today and she is letting me know how dumb I've been (I never told her of our issues) and is about ready to commit crimes lol
I think I lost myself for a bit but I wanted to leave the church low-key for a while because of my treatment so that helps a bit
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2024.06.09 01:30 Sad-Ad-6774 Webtoon Reviews/Recs
This list goes from favorite to least favorite.
Eleceed- This comic has almost everything. Action, superpowers, comedy, drama, romance, animals, and more. The one thing I’d change about it is maybe make the MC less OP. He’s kind, smart, and is literally the strongest kid his age. He’s a cinnamon roll personified. This is my #1 favorite comic because of the beautiful art style, well fleshed out characters, humor, great fandom and plot. 10/10 stars.
The Age of Arrogance- Beautiful historical-fiction romance story. The art style is amazing, I love the characters, and the plot so far is amazing. One thing I might’ve changed was making Carlisle less of an ass. Doesn’t wanna be honest yet he’ll get mad at her over a misunderstanding. But character development, or whatever. 10/10 stars.
Martial Arts Master Wakes Up as a Concubine- Super funny romance. I love this comic so much and I really recommend it. One thing I’d change is make more communication between the FL and ML. The FL jumps to conclusions and it’s supposed to be funny but it gets repetitive fast. 9/10 stars.
The Crown Princess Scandal- This one is so good, it’s romance and historical-fiction. I wouldn’t change anything about it. 9/10 stars.
Lady Liar- Historical fiction and romance. Really like this one and I know the whole plot is about the FL being a liar but I hate how little she values other people’s feelings just because she wants money. I love the character development though. 8/10 stars.
Suitor Armor- Love the art style and plot. 8/10 stars.
A Spell for a Smith- It has relatable characters and I love the world building so far. 8/10 stars
Castle Swimmer- It’s good but I think it’s at a plateau currently plot-wise. The character designs are gorgeous tho. 8/10
Love 4 a Walk- Why did she say that. I love this but cmon I thought the FL was smarter than to start a miscommunication arc. 7.5/10 stars.
Not So Shoujo Love Story- BE WHO YOU AREEEE FOR YOUR PRIDEEEEEEEE. 7.5 stars.
I’m the Queen in this Life- I really like the main leads, but I’d probably change a lot. 7/10 stars.
Cinderella Boy- Love this, it’s really good. Slow burn and enemies to lovers, at least im 99% sure they become lovers. I love the plot but the art style makes it 7/10 stars. I love the art but idk it feels stiff at times.
Down to Earth- Oo boy, imma get backlash for this one but like cmon. The story is great, except for Kade’s character. We need more character development on his part, but the art style really saves it. 6/10 stars.
Chasing Red- UGH THE ML MAKES ME SO MAD. 4/10 stars.
Swolemates- I actually despise this comic but I’ll keep reading because I like making fun of it. -2/10 stars.
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Eleceed- This comic has almost everything. Action, superpowers, comedy, drama, romance, animals, and more. The one thing I’d change about it is maybe make the MC less OP. He’s kind, smart, and is literally the strongest kid his age. He’s a cinnamon roll personified. This is my #1 favorite comic because of the beautiful art style, well fleshed out characters, humor, great fandom and plot. 10/10 stars.
The Age of Arrogance- Beautiful historical-fiction romance story. The art style is amazing, I love the characters, and the plot so far is amazing. One thing I might’ve changed was making Carlisle less of an ass. Doesn’t wanna be honest yet he’ll get mad at her over a misunderstanding. But character development, or whatever. 10/10 stars.
Martial Arts Master Wakes Up as a Concubine- Super funny romance. I love this comic so much and I really recommend it. One thing I’d change is make more communication between the FL and ML. The FL jumps to conclusions and it’s supposed to be funny but it gets repetitive fast. 9/10 stars.
The Crown Princess Scandal- This one is so good, it’s romance and historical-fiction. I wouldn’t change anything about it. 9/10 stars.
Lady Liar- Historical fiction and romance. Really like this one and I know the whole plot is about the FL being a liar but I hate how little she values other people’s feelings just because she wants money. I love the character development though. 8/10 stars.
Suitor Armor- Love the art style and plot. 8/10 stars.
A Spell for a Smith- It has relatable characters and I love the world building so far. 8/10 stars
Castle Swimmer- It’s good but I think it’s at a plateau currently plot-wise. The character designs are gorgeous tho. 8/10
Love 4 a Walk- Why did she say that. I love this but cmon I thought the FL was smarter than to start a miscommunication arc. 7.5/10 stars.
Not So Shoujo Love Story- BE WHO YOU AREEEE FOR YOUR PRIDEEEEEEEE. 7.5 stars.
I’m the Queen in this Life- I really like the main leads, but I’d probably change a lot. 7/10 stars.
Cinderella Boy- Love this, it’s really good. Slow burn and enemies to lovers, at least im 99% sure they become lovers. I love the plot but the art style makes it 7/10 stars. I love the art but idk it feels stiff at times.
Down to Earth- Oo boy, imma get backlash for this one but like cmon. The story is great, except for Kade’s character. We need more character development on his part, but the art style really saves it. 6/10 stars.
Chasing Red- UGH THE ML MAKES ME SO MAD. 4/10 stars.
Swolemates- I actually despise this comic but I’ll keep reading because I like making fun of it. -2/10 stars.
2024.06.07 11:21 capthyeong Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale [Episodes 3 & 4]
- Drama: Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale
- Hangul: 나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다
- Literal Translation: I Openly Dream of Cinderella
- Also known as: Dreaming of Cinde Fxxxing Rella
- Created by: Baek Mi-kyung (Mine, The Lady in Dignity)
- Director: Kim Min Kyung
- Screenplay by: Yoo Ja
- OTT Provider: TVING
- Episodes: 10
- Release Schedule: Fridays at Noon, KST
- Drama Premiere Day: 31 May, 2024
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- Viu
- Main Cast:
- Pyo Ye Jin as Shin Jae-rim
- Lee Jun Young as Moon Cha-min
- Plot Synopsis: Moon Cha Min is the son of a wealthy chaebol family and also the CEO of a social club. He doesn't care at all for women who dream of having a fairy tale romance like Cinderella. He is also an arrogant person. Cha Min becomes involved with Shim Jae Rim, who begins to work as a manager of his social club. She got the job at the social club in hopes of finding her own Prince Charming and getting away from her poor existence. By working there, she grows as a person and gradually accepts her life. She also becomes more independent and doesn't look for someone to rely upon. Cha Min and Jae Rim, who are totally opposite from each other, soon develop a romantic relationship.
- Genre: Romantic Comedy
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2024.06.05 18:47 Sasquatchwasframed Unsolicited Relationship Advice
Posted this earlier but was wisely advised to remove the gender specific traits from it as it added little and detracted a lot.
Unsolicited Relationship Advice
TALKING versus LISTENING
Talking to each other is important. Listening to each other is more important. Make sure you understand what the other person is saying and meaning. You know how they are. You might have to tease out what they are wanting to express because they are less confrontational, or lower drama tolerant than you but they still feel strongly about something, and you need to identify what those things are. You might need to read between the lines. Ask a ton of questions. Take notes. Once you identify issues or goals, you can create a plan to accomplish those goals because all goals are shared goals. If listening means learning how you can become a better you, that is a shared goal, because as a team you are stronger together the better you are individually. You give yourself more edges to puzzle-piece together like a stronger dovetail joint. Our personalities are like a block and a triangle trying to glue themselves together along one long flat side. The more ways you can learn about each other, and about yourselves, you find shared bonds that strengthen your union.
Talk about yourselves, each other, goals, fears, doubts, stresses, triggers, likes and dislikes. Familiarity gained through loving expression of shared personal investment and growth is stronger than any other bond.
INTIMACY
We’re far more different from each other between our ears than we are below our belts. Many of us prioritize connection, devotion, purpose, words and acts of encouragement, progress through shared goals and responsibilities, mutual investment, and emotional bonding before intimacy. Conversely many of us require touch, close physical intimacy through proximity, sexual intimacy, and only through this can they achieve emotional buoyancy needed for furthecontinued emotional investment.
You can’t just come home from work and expect that dirty X, Y, and Z from your partner because you think you’re entitled to it. You have to invest in that person and the relationship continuously with your heart and your mind for that payoff. Reassure them by holding their hand, opening their car door, buying them flowers and cards. Soft hugs at the end of the day, quiet moments telling them how beautiful they are, and how much you love them, and good morning smooches make a difference. If your partner's been quieter, moodier, colder, or distant these last 5 or 8 days and it’s been a week since you’ve climbed into their lap, and grabbed their face and told them how much you love them and want to jump their bones, you’ve got that work to do. Slap 'em on the rump and give 'em that playful wink. They will run through a brick wall for you if you do those things.
VULNERABILITY
We all want to put up walls to protect ourselves. We all have fears, and insecurities, bad memories or dark pasts and demons, doubts, self-judgments, and even PTSD. If we wall those parts of us off, then we wall ourselves off from our partner. If we’re able and willing to trust our partner, to open up and talk about those demons and fears, then we lower those walls. Together you learn where and how to protect your partner’s blind side, and they know how to guard your back because you both understand the others’ weaknesses. At this point you have true mutual emotional investment. Those old walls you kept up now guarding you from the world become walls around the both of you as a new complete unit. Now you’re a true team, both of you in the fox hole of life guarding each other’s backs and that makes you indestructible.
EMOTIONAL HONESTY
This goes to communication mentioned before. Too many of us too often tend to internalize stresses, tensions, slights, miscommunications, and almost any negativity. This grows a toxicity that will poison a relationship. It can foster doubt, regret, distrust, envy, anger, and leads to emotional isolation and overly reductive thought processes. Any trigger, especially combined with alcohol or drugs in an altered state with lowered inhibitions can explode into super negative and regrettable actions.
Landslides start with a single pebble. Learn to discuss the little things before they escalate into destroying a village. Ask your partner how you’re doing. Ask your partner how you can be better. This is very true in new relationships, but perhaps even truer for longeolder relationships. We naturally tend to get lazy and fall into predicable bad habits, dumb gender roles, routines, and rote expressions of love, concern, or real human connection.
We often don’t think our partner truly “get” us. Let your partner know you hear them. Talk with them and take notes if necessary. Check your ego, and your awkward wit and tendencies to become defensive and allow yourself to be open to suggestions for improvements without considering them criticisms. Make a plan to improve yourself and your situation and share it with your partner. Plan the work and then work the plan. Reward your partner by showing them tangible ways you’ve understood them and are making a difference. This will reap huge dividends in your life. You are investing in each other. This proves you are prioritizing your partner, and prioritizing your partnership with them. This is so paramount and by itself can strengthen or save almost any relationship.
RESPECT
You love your partner. Respect them. Respect their wishes, and goals, and their fears. If you never make them second guess your motives or actions then this will build confidence and through confidence you reinforce trust and when trust is strong your foundation is unshakable and you can survive almost any storm.
Everyone knows a thing their partner doesn’t like, and we sometimes tend to do it anyway and we reconcile it in our own minds as something that is ok for a million ridiculous reasons when the only reasons that matter are why your partner doesn’t like that thing or that behavior. It can be anything from making you late to an event, or driving too fast, or going to that one barbershop, or a bar after work, making critical jokes, or being too flirtatious, or a zillion other possibilities that quietly drive your partner crazy but you do them anyways and pretend it’s not a big deal because it’s not a big deal to you. It’s a big deal to them, so it should be a big deal to you even if they don’t make a stink about it. Remember those pebbles? They add up quick. Discuss it. Then stop it. Respect them.
ALL THE REST
Be gentle and kind, forgiving and non-judgmental. Be slow to anger and quick to laugh. Be honest with yourself and your partner. You know you need counseling when a pebble pops up and you two cannot resolve it. Seek help before it becomes that landslide. There is no right or wrong if you’re both wrong as a unit. Don’t argue over inane things that don’t matter more than your relationship - and by the way - nothing matters more than your relationship. Check your ego, be humble, be willing to change, and wake up every day selflessly re-dedicating yourself to being the best person you can be, and the best partner you can be. When those doubts or fears or insecurities begin creeping in, start over at the top of this list. They want to help you, to nurture you, to grow with you, to love with you for all times. You just have to embrace it. That is the real Cinderella story.
Let go of past slights. Grudges are poisons for the soul. Lay down that yoke. Be affectionate. Hold hands, sit beside each other, pull out their chair, open their car door, make them a cup of tea or coffee, touch their neck or the small of their back. Tell them they look nice or smell nice. Praise their accomplishments and forgive their failures. We are all human after all.
The last thing is self-care. Take care of yourself. Personal hygiene, diet, and exercise show a commitment to one’s own self which helps with self-confidence, boosts morale, and raises the overall emotional IQ and Mood of the partnership. Doing these together is a force multiplier. Take walks and showers and grow like flowers.
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Unsolicited Relationship Advice
TALKING versus LISTENING
Talking to each other is important. Listening to each other is more important. Make sure you understand what the other person is saying and meaning. You know how they are. You might have to tease out what they are wanting to express because they are less confrontational, or lower drama tolerant than you but they still feel strongly about something, and you need to identify what those things are. You might need to read between the lines. Ask a ton of questions. Take notes. Once you identify issues or goals, you can create a plan to accomplish those goals because all goals are shared goals. If listening means learning how you can become a better you, that is a shared goal, because as a team you are stronger together the better you are individually. You give yourself more edges to puzzle-piece together like a stronger dovetail joint. Our personalities are like a block and a triangle trying to glue themselves together along one long flat side. The more ways you can learn about each other, and about yourselves, you find shared bonds that strengthen your union.
Talk about yourselves, each other, goals, fears, doubts, stresses, triggers, likes and dislikes. Familiarity gained through loving expression of shared personal investment and growth is stronger than any other bond.
INTIMACY
We’re far more different from each other between our ears than we are below our belts. Many of us prioritize connection, devotion, purpose, words and acts of encouragement, progress through shared goals and responsibilities, mutual investment, and emotional bonding before intimacy. Conversely many of us require touch, close physical intimacy through proximity, sexual intimacy, and only through this can they achieve emotional buoyancy needed for furthecontinued emotional investment.
You can’t just come home from work and expect that dirty X, Y, and Z from your partner because you think you’re entitled to it. You have to invest in that person and the relationship continuously with your heart and your mind for that payoff. Reassure them by holding their hand, opening their car door, buying them flowers and cards. Soft hugs at the end of the day, quiet moments telling them how beautiful they are, and how much you love them, and good morning smooches make a difference. If your partner's been quieter, moodier, colder, or distant these last 5 or 8 days and it’s been a week since you’ve climbed into their lap, and grabbed their face and told them how much you love them and want to jump their bones, you’ve got that work to do. Slap 'em on the rump and give 'em that playful wink. They will run through a brick wall for you if you do those things.
VULNERABILITY
We all want to put up walls to protect ourselves. We all have fears, and insecurities, bad memories or dark pasts and demons, doubts, self-judgments, and even PTSD. If we wall those parts of us off, then we wall ourselves off from our partner. If we’re able and willing to trust our partner, to open up and talk about those demons and fears, then we lower those walls. Together you learn where and how to protect your partner’s blind side, and they know how to guard your back because you both understand the others’ weaknesses. At this point you have true mutual emotional investment. Those old walls you kept up now guarding you from the world become walls around the both of you as a new complete unit. Now you’re a true team, both of you in the fox hole of life guarding each other’s backs and that makes you indestructible.
EMOTIONAL HONESTY
This goes to communication mentioned before. Too many of us too often tend to internalize stresses, tensions, slights, miscommunications, and almost any negativity. This grows a toxicity that will poison a relationship. It can foster doubt, regret, distrust, envy, anger, and leads to emotional isolation and overly reductive thought processes. Any trigger, especially combined with alcohol or drugs in an altered state with lowered inhibitions can explode into super negative and regrettable actions.
Landslides start with a single pebble. Learn to discuss the little things before they escalate into destroying a village. Ask your partner how you’re doing. Ask your partner how you can be better. This is very true in new relationships, but perhaps even truer for longeolder relationships. We naturally tend to get lazy and fall into predicable bad habits, dumb gender roles, routines, and rote expressions of love, concern, or real human connection.
We often don’t think our partner truly “get” us. Let your partner know you hear them. Talk with them and take notes if necessary. Check your ego, and your awkward wit and tendencies to become defensive and allow yourself to be open to suggestions for improvements without considering them criticisms. Make a plan to improve yourself and your situation and share it with your partner. Plan the work and then work the plan. Reward your partner by showing them tangible ways you’ve understood them and are making a difference. This will reap huge dividends in your life. You are investing in each other. This proves you are prioritizing your partner, and prioritizing your partnership with them. This is so paramount and by itself can strengthen or save almost any relationship.
RESPECT
You love your partner. Respect them. Respect their wishes, and goals, and their fears. If you never make them second guess your motives or actions then this will build confidence and through confidence you reinforce trust and when trust is strong your foundation is unshakable and you can survive almost any storm.
Everyone knows a thing their partner doesn’t like, and we sometimes tend to do it anyway and we reconcile it in our own minds as something that is ok for a million ridiculous reasons when the only reasons that matter are why your partner doesn’t like that thing or that behavior. It can be anything from making you late to an event, or driving too fast, or going to that one barbershop, or a bar after work, making critical jokes, or being too flirtatious, or a zillion other possibilities that quietly drive your partner crazy but you do them anyways and pretend it’s not a big deal because it’s not a big deal to you. It’s a big deal to them, so it should be a big deal to you even if they don’t make a stink about it. Remember those pebbles? They add up quick. Discuss it. Then stop it. Respect them.
ALL THE REST
Be gentle and kind, forgiving and non-judgmental. Be slow to anger and quick to laugh. Be honest with yourself and your partner. You know you need counseling when a pebble pops up and you two cannot resolve it. Seek help before it becomes that landslide. There is no right or wrong if you’re both wrong as a unit. Don’t argue over inane things that don’t matter more than your relationship - and by the way - nothing matters more than your relationship. Check your ego, be humble, be willing to change, and wake up every day selflessly re-dedicating yourself to being the best person you can be, and the best partner you can be. When those doubts or fears or insecurities begin creeping in, start over at the top of this list. They want to help you, to nurture you, to grow with you, to love with you for all times. You just have to embrace it. That is the real Cinderella story.
Let go of past slights. Grudges are poisons for the soul. Lay down that yoke. Be affectionate. Hold hands, sit beside each other, pull out their chair, open their car door, make them a cup of tea or coffee, touch their neck or the small of their back. Tell them they look nice or smell nice. Praise their accomplishments and forgive their failures. We are all human after all.
The last thing is self-care. Take care of yourself. Personal hygiene, diet, and exercise show a commitment to one’s own self which helps with self-confidence, boosts morale, and raises the overall emotional IQ and Mood of the partnership. Doing these together is a force multiplier. Take walks and showers and grow like flowers.
2024.06.05 04:08 xtremexavier15 TMA 15
The episode came back to the Grips walking off their team's bleachers at the badminton court, Anne Maria and Millie at the front followed by Topher and Justin. The model lingered briefly before grabbing Topher by the arm and holding him back.
“Hey! Why are you holding me back?” Topher gave him an inquisitive look.
"We need to talk about the vote should we lose today," Justin said.
“I can see where this is going,” Topher mused.
"Me and you aren't voting ourselves off, obviously, and I know you'll throw a fit if I even consider Anne Maria, so that would leave us with Millie," Justin considered.
“I'm already on board, Justin, but I'm not sure if my girlfriend would vote for her after your poor choice of words earlier on,” Topher said.
“I'm already aware of that, but I know how to get Anne Maria on our side,” Justin said. “I'm not going to flirt with her, per say. I know she's taken. Just convince her in my own special way.”
“Anne Maria's got some pretty strong loyalty to me, so you'll obviously fail if you try to make a move on her or get socked in the eye,” Topher reminded him.
“As a bonus, with Millie gone, you'll get to spend more time with Anne Maria, Topher,” Justin informed the fanboy. “She and Millie are usually together before you came into the season.”
"You've got yourself a deal already," Topher said with a smirk.
The footage flashed forward to the castmates sitting on wooden bleachers inside another studio, separated by team with Gaffers on the left and Grips on the right.
"I wonder which athletic player I'm going to be up against?" Topher said to Millie. "I've already beaten Jasmine before, so I'd like to do it again, but I think I'd prefer going up against Chase."
"This is because you think Chase is weaker than Jasmine, right?" Millie told Topher. "He's more capable than you think and can handle his own battles."
"I'm not saying that he's weak at all," Topher tried to clarify.
“Right,” Millie dully remarked with a roll of her eyes.
"SILENCE!" Chris shouted in an odd but dramatic accent, earning the attention of all eight contestants. He was dressed in nothing but a toga and a head wreath, standing in a chariot being pulled by a helmeted Chef Hatchet. A suitably dramatic piece of music began in the background as he continued. "The score is one to one! And now, second-seat Topher will be competing," he said as the chariot came to a halt in front of the bleachers, "in Grrrreco-Rrrrroman wrrrrestling with," the camera panned to reveal that they were in front of the same ring that had been used for the boxing match, "Jasmine!"
The tall Aussie grinned.
Confessional: Topher
"I gotta say," Topher told the confessional camera, "I am out of my league wrestling a girl who's shoulders my head can't even reach. It was one thing when it was knocking her into a tar pit with a bone. This time, I am completely powerless, but I have to try!"
Confessional: Jasmine
"I'm really stoked for this competition," Jasmine told the camera confidently. "For one, my intimidating physique will come in handy in a fight, and this will be a great opportunity to gain the trust of my new teammates."
Confessionals End
Jasmine was stretching in her swimsuit in the right corner when the footage resumed, smirking cockily across the ring. The camera panned over to Topher, also in his swimming trunks, but looking quite assured.
"I really wish that Jasmine was faster than Chase, but then again, Chase has lightning speed," Topher whispered before the shot panned over to Chris, who smiled impishly and pulled a rope that was hanging next to him.
The camera zoomed out as a high-walled glass box filled with colorful plastic balls was dropped into the ring on top of the contestants, a few balls scattering on the floor with the impact. The castmates on the stands looked shocked and surprised, and Jasmine popped back up completely flabbergasted, spitting one of the balls out of her mouth.
"We have to wrestle in a ball pit?" Jasmine asked with disbelief after wiping her mouth with the back of her arm.
"A seriously disgusting one," Topher echoed, surfacing nearby with a used diaper on his head. He tossed it away with a look of horror and faced the host. "Where did you get this from, anyway?"
"The local carnival," Chris answered happily. "They were pretty cheap, too, so those balls haven't been cleaned in, oh, ever. Now play ball!" He picked up a large curved brass horn and blew a few notes, signaling the start of the match.
Topher was the first to move, diving into the balls while Jasmine watched and looked around with planned caution. The fanboy resurfaced seconds later, pouncing on the Outback girl's back, who yelped in fright. He quickly put her in a headlock, but it quickly became apparent that Jasmine wasn't budging.
In fact, her shock quickly faded into annoyance, and she grabbed Topher by the arms and tried to pry him off her. "Just get off," Jasmine told the boy as he struggled to keep his hold. "You aren't gonna take me down so easily." She finally managed to break his grip, and tossed him lightly into the balls on his back.
"Quick, get him while he's down!" MK called from the sidelines, earning a nod from Jasmine.
She took a step towards Topher, but he got back up and tackled her in the stomach. The shot pulled back from the close-up of him pushing at her, to reveal that she stopped herself from falling over and grabbed Topher by the shoulders before forcing him away from her.
"Knock her out, baby!" Anne Maria called from the sidelines in excitement.
"Hey Chris," Jasmine asked, "how do we win this, per say?"
"I guess you could throw him out of the ring, but those walls are kinda high," Chris said after thinking.
Jasmine looked up at the top of the glass walls, then over to what looked like a mesh screen on one side. "I'm gonna do it," she said in determination.
"No you're not!" Topher countered, the camera cutting to him as he dived in and grabbed her leg, pulling it out and causing the Australian teen to fall backward, sending several balls and a baby bottle flying.
Topher took the opportunity to pounce forward onto her chest and grab her leg in an arm lock. "This does not count as me harming a lady, by the way," he told Jasmine. "Prepare to lose to-"
"Ma-ma?"
The music came to a complete stop, and the two competitors turned shocked looks to Topher's back, where a small and well-dressed child with curly black hair and glasses was clinging. Neither said anything, even as Chef suddenly descended from above on a rope harness, picked up the child, and ascended just as quickly.
Still wide-eyed with shock, Topher soon found himself getting flipped around as Jasmine broke out of his hold. "Time to put an end to this," she told him as she grabbed him by the waist and slung him over her shoulder, "once and for all." As he grunted and struggled to escape, she walked unflinchingly to the mesh part of the wall, ripped it open, and tossed Topher over the ropes and out of the ring.
The fanboy landed on his butt with a stunned look on his face, and Chris was next to him in moments. "And we have a winner!" he said with a grin, a victorious tune playing as the other Gaffers cheered.
Still in the ring, Jasmine cheered with her hands on her hips. "Now how ‘bout that for scoring one for the team?"
Confessional: Jasmine
"Topher would've had a good shot at beating me if it hadn't been for that kid," Jasmine told the confessional camera. "I do feel sorry for him about that, but my team has to score a win today."
Confessional Ends
The scene cut to a close-up of a smiling Chris walking across the football field used earlier that day. "So, as we head to the fourth and final leg of the Total Drama sports tournie, the Grips are ahead two to one." The four leading players were shown standing together and smiling at one another.
"The final face-off?" the host said as the shot pulled out, revealing that a small basketball court, net, and slanted trampoline had been set up. "A slam dunk competition, with points going to the most creative dunk. Let's play it for the camera! It's..." he said, passing a basketball across the court to the eye candy, who caught it and gave his competition a smirk, "Justin and Chase!"
The Grips were shown cheering for Justin, who still clutched the basketball in his hands as he looked confident. The shot panned over to Chase, also smiling confidently as his team cheered him on.
"Okay Chase, show them what a real athlete can do!" Ripper shouted.
"I'm looking forward to it!" Chase chuckled coolly.
Confessional: Chase
"This challenge was built for me!" Chase boasted in the make-up trailer. “No puzzles or tricks. Just me dribbling a ball and slam dunking! Swish!"
Confessional Ends
The footage cut back to a shot of the court, Justin standing at the left side of the center circle facing the trampoline and basket on the right, with Chase and Chris standing in the front right corner and the other six contestants along the far side of the court.
"All right. I call this the "Justin Freezes the Gaffers" Slam!" Justin announced. Chris blew his whistle and he got started, beginning with a few trick dribbles between and around his legs as he walked down the court to a jaunty whistling theme. “Hey! Keep watching!”
Justin walked past Chase and stopped nearby in order to give him a playful nudge to his arm. “Whoa! Hey!” he said and walked back to the court. He paused in front of Jasmine and Ripper. “Look out!” he warned the two as he slammed the ball under Jasmine's legs and onto Ripper's crotch, the latter groaning as the ball went back to Justin.
For his final act, Justin ran across the court and grabbed MK's hat off her head, prompting her to gasp. With both the ball and the hat in his possession, Justin placed the hat over the ball, jumped onto the trampoline, and slammed it through the hoop with only one hand.
He landed perfectly and walked back to his cheering teammates in victory.
The shot panned to the right to show Chase walking over to MK and giving her her hat back. “That was nothing!” Chase snorted. “I'll show them what a real slam dunk looks like!"
The scene cut to Chase at the center circle, already dribbling with a smile on his face. "I call this move the “Fly ‘Til You Cry” Dunk!"
“That's pretty creative,” Justin said from the same corner Chase had been standing in previously, but the stunt boy wasn't phased by it in the slightest.
A hard rock theme began to play as Chase dribbled hard a few times then ran down the court. He shot the ball high into the sky and dashed towards the trampoline. He proceeded to jump on the trampoline and bounced up, executing a front flip before scooping the descending ball and slamming it through the hoop.
He struck a pose as he landed, and the ball bounced off the court. "Point to Chase and the Gaffers!" Chris declared as both sidelined teams stood in stunned silence. "Prepare," the host said swiftly, leaning forward dramatically as the more generic background music that had resumed after the hard rock ended quickly rose in tension, "for the Ultimate Extreme Sports Tiebreaker!"
All eight teens looked wary at the announcement.
The scene flashed over to a jumbo screen set up by some fake buildings, the host appearing on it immediately. "Get ready for the battle of battles," Chris announced as an intense metal song played in the background. "The grudge match the world has been waiting for!" He slid off the screen to the right, only to slide back in from the left a moment later. "A competition so intense," he slid back to the left and reappeared from above, "so grueling," he slid back up, then popped in closer to the screen, "so..."
"So what is it already?!" Millie shouted up at the screen.
Chris blinked on the screen, which soon cut to static. The viewpoint shifted to a distance shot of the football field, now without any additional courts on it, as the host drove up in a golf cart holding several things of a distinctly pink color.
"Pompoms?!" Ripper exclaimed in disbelief after the host shook one of them.
"Yes!" Anne Maria cheered and stepped forward. "This is so much more my speed than badminton!"
"Glad to hear it," Chris told her with his trademark grin, "because the tiebreaker is a cheer-off between the Grips and the Gaffers. Each team's gotta dig deep, and create a cheer for someone they think deserves cheering."
The scene flashed again, showing the Gaffers in a huddle talking. The camera panned over to the Grips in a similar situation, and cut to a viewpoint looking up at them from inside their circle.
"I think we should just cheer for me," Justin suggested. "I'm the most good-looking guy on the show."
"Cheer for you?" Millie doubted. "Chris said we had to dig deep, and cheering for only you won't fit that criteria."
“We could cheer for the show and how famous it's making us,” Topher suggested.
“You all should listen to someone who's on the cheer team back home, i.e. me!" Anne Maria interrupted. "We're not gonna cheer for one person or a sadist show. That's not gonna work at all."
"So what are we going to cheer for?" Millie asked. “The other team are also working on how they're going to beat us!”
"We have to do something that has a lot of spirit," Anne Maria said. "Now listen up, this is what we're gonna do..."
The view flashed back outside the Grips' huddle just as Chris stepped towards them. "Time!" he called, getting their attention and breaking their huddle with a shake of his pompoms. "Grips up!"
Anne Maria took a deep breath and stepped forward. Taking the pompoms out of Chris' hands while a marching band drumline began in the background.
"Justin, Justin, he's our guy! He's got a dashing smile and he's looking pretty fly!" she chanted with a few twisting flips and back handsprings.
"Millie's the best and a savvy teen! She helps us stay so super lean!" She shook her pompoms around and did a few jumps.
"Topher is S L I C K! He makes us all pumped up every day!" She shook her pompoms a few more times and did some leg kicks as Topher, Millie, and Justin scurried into place behind her.
"Give it up, give it up, for Anne Maria! A dynamite gal, not a Cinderella! Goooooooo Grips!!" She finished with a spinning backflip just as her team unfurled a banner between them that read 'GO GRIPS!'.
The drumline ended, and the Grips were still in the poses they'd struck at the end of the cheer.
"Nice job," Chris told them. "Really speaks to cheerleading tradition. Gaffers," he turned to the other four, "your response?" Jasmine, Ripper, Chase, and MK nodded at each other, then lined up.
"Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris!" MK chanted to the tune of Men Without Hats’ “The Safety Dance”.
"Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris!" Chase joined in.
"Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris!" Ripper joined in next.
"Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris!" Jasmine finished off last.
"CHHHRRRRIIIIIIIISSSSSSS!" they all chanted as one in tune as they kneeled on one leg spontaneously.
"Amazing!" Chris gushed with absolute glee. "The rhythm, the synchronicity, the incredible kissing up!" he told the Gaffers. "We have the winners! And as for the losers," his face fell into a disappointed frown, "I'll see you in the theater!" He left the Gaffers to cheer with each other.
"And we were on a good winning streak!" Millie said from the sidelines, the other Grips looking just as disappointed about their loss.
For the first time since the previous Aftermath, the Gilded Chris Ceremony opened with its usual sequence and fanfare. The host and assistant were already on stage when the introduction ended, with Chef in his formal pink dress.
"So, the Grips lose for the first time since forever!" Chris said over a shot of the four teens casting their votes, Justin seated in the front row somewhat apart from the rest of his team. "Must be tough, especially for Topher since he just debuted!"
The camera focused on Topher, who was sitting in the second-highest row with Anne Maria a row below and Millie a few feet away from Justin. "Hey," he protested, "we had a good thing going!"
"Maybe, maybe not," Chris said with a grin before turning his gaze. "Justin sure didn't help with his loss to Chase in today's basketball match!"
Justin shrugged. "Not taking any responsibility for that one."
Chris carried on. "Meanwhile, despite actually winning in the boxing ring, Millie doesn't seem to have much going on!"
"I don't need to be manipulative in order to be interesting," Millie shot a pointed glare at Chris.
"Anne Maria!" Chris continued with a grin. "I'd say you're the only one here who might be safe!"
"No kiddin’," Anne Maria said. "Why else-"
"Oh, nobody wants to hear it," Chris interrupted. "Just take the statue!" He tossed a Gilded Chris to the Jersey girl, who glared but caught it anyway. The camera panned down to Topher, who was tossed an award as well, and he caught it happily. "Tango Fail, you're safe too!"
The focus moved over to the podium as Chris turned a solemn look over to Chef, who had but a single award left in his hands. The background music turned tense, and Justin and Millie were shown waiting for the reward.
"Justin, I'm sorry, but..." Chris said slowly and sorrowfully, attracting the eye candy's attention and putting confusion on his face and a smile on the author's, "...head's up!" He suddenly tossed the final Gilded Chris his way, and he caught it perfectly.
"Aww!" Millie pouted, standing up with a distraught expression. "I was so close to the merge."
“Sorry, but I had to vote for someone,” Topher said nonchalantly.
Confessional: Topher
"Justin's plan to get rid of Millie worked," Topher said in the confessional trailer with a smile. "Though I wonder how he convinced Anne Maria to vote for her."
Confessional: Justin
"I'm not saying I voted for Millie just because she said I'm not cute," Justin confessed calmly. "Okay, it was just because of that. Thing is, Anne Maria told me she was sending me home, even though I haven't tried to use my affections on her lately. So you see? I didn't lose my mojo. I just needed to shake things up. With my new patented, all-time lady-killing mega flip."
He slowly shook his head from one direction to the other, and his hair moved about even slower before falling back into its normal perfectly well-coiffed position. "I'm back, baby!"
Confessionals End
Chef Hatchet escorted Millie to the Walk of Shame. “Millie, wait up!!” The two were stopped by Chase running over to them.
“Chase?! What are you doing here?!” Millie wondered.
“I can't just let you go without a goodbye from me,” Chase explained.
“I'm sorry we can't make it to the merge together again, but only this time, the roles are reversed,” Millie said.
“Don't worry. I'll be fine by myself just like you were last season,” Chase comforted her. “And I will win this season for us! I guarantee that!”
“Make sure to watch out for MK,” Millie added. “Me and Jasmine are sure that she's up to something.”
“Hurry up, roaches!” Chef shouted impatiently, startling the two for a brief second.
“I have to go now! Remember that I'll be supporting you while watching the show,” Millie bid her goodbye before grabbing Chase by the face and giving him a quick kiss to the lips. Afterwards, she let go and walked the red carpet with Chef, Chase waving goodbye to her.
The scene flashed forward to Millie stepping into the limousine of losers, which sped off with a cloud of dust.
The scene cut to Chris in the boxing/wrestling ring. "Wow! Looks like Millie left us with a bit of a doozy!" Chris laughed, an energetic and sporty song starting up as he sported boxing gloves. "How's that for a dramatic sucker punch?" He threw a few test jabs in the direction of Chef, who was back in his normal clothes save a pair of dark pink boxing gloves.
"Will MK continue to stay in the bad guy corner? Are Topher and Anne Maria gonna kiss?" he asked while continuing to punch the air as he worked his way around an unimpressed Chef. "Am I gonna knock big ol' Chef out with my killer uppercut?"
He started to throw a punch at his assistant, but it was swiftly answered by a hammering fist that knocked the host off his feet. "Find out next time," he said as he got back to his feet and Chef walked away, "here, on Total! Drama! Action!"
(Roll the Credits)
(Bonus Clip)
"Honestly, I'm kind of happy to be going home today," Millie told the camera as she sat on the seat of the limousine. "The million dollars would have been great, but I'm sure I can make tons of money selling my finished book!" She whipped out her book from her pocket and showed it. “Thankfully, I didn't get framed for writing nasty stuff about the contestants like last time, and I certainly didn't have anyone drive a wedge between me and Chase. It would've been nice to spend more time with him, but we have to focus on our own interests and passions. And if he was to win the season, then that means I'd technically win as well. So it's basically a win-win for us." She sported a face of realization. “That was a bit of a mouthful.”
Eva - 15th
Geoff - 15th
Izzy - RETURNED
Trent - 13th
Sky - 12th
Brick - 11th
Scott - 10th
Izzy - 9th
Millie - 8th
Killer Grips: Anne Maria, Justin, Topher
Screaming Gaffers: Chase, Jasmine, MK, Ripper
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“Hey! Why are you holding me back?” Topher gave him an inquisitive look.
"We need to talk about the vote should we lose today," Justin said.
“I can see where this is going,” Topher mused.
"Me and you aren't voting ourselves off, obviously, and I know you'll throw a fit if I even consider Anne Maria, so that would leave us with Millie," Justin considered.
“I'm already on board, Justin, but I'm not sure if my girlfriend would vote for her after your poor choice of words earlier on,” Topher said.
“I'm already aware of that, but I know how to get Anne Maria on our side,” Justin said. “I'm not going to flirt with her, per say. I know she's taken. Just convince her in my own special way.”
“Anne Maria's got some pretty strong loyalty to me, so you'll obviously fail if you try to make a move on her or get socked in the eye,” Topher reminded him.
“As a bonus, with Millie gone, you'll get to spend more time with Anne Maria, Topher,” Justin informed the fanboy. “She and Millie are usually together before you came into the season.”
"You've got yourself a deal already," Topher said with a smirk.
The footage flashed forward to the castmates sitting on wooden bleachers inside another studio, separated by team with Gaffers on the left and Grips on the right.
"I wonder which athletic player I'm going to be up against?" Topher said to Millie. "I've already beaten Jasmine before, so I'd like to do it again, but I think I'd prefer going up against Chase."
"This is because you think Chase is weaker than Jasmine, right?" Millie told Topher. "He's more capable than you think and can handle his own battles."
"I'm not saying that he's weak at all," Topher tried to clarify.
“Right,” Millie dully remarked with a roll of her eyes.
"SILENCE!" Chris shouted in an odd but dramatic accent, earning the attention of all eight contestants. He was dressed in nothing but a toga and a head wreath, standing in a chariot being pulled by a helmeted Chef Hatchet. A suitably dramatic piece of music began in the background as he continued. "The score is one to one! And now, second-seat Topher will be competing," he said as the chariot came to a halt in front of the bleachers, "in Grrrreco-Rrrrroman wrrrrestling with," the camera panned to reveal that they were in front of the same ring that had been used for the boxing match, "Jasmine!"
The tall Aussie grinned.
Confessional: Topher
"I gotta say," Topher told the confessional camera, "I am out of my league wrestling a girl who's shoulders my head can't even reach. It was one thing when it was knocking her into a tar pit with a bone. This time, I am completely powerless, but I have to try!"
Confessional: Jasmine
"I'm really stoked for this competition," Jasmine told the camera confidently. "For one, my intimidating physique will come in handy in a fight, and this will be a great opportunity to gain the trust of my new teammates."
Confessionals End
Jasmine was stretching in her swimsuit in the right corner when the footage resumed, smirking cockily across the ring. The camera panned over to Topher, also in his swimming trunks, but looking quite assured.
"I really wish that Jasmine was faster than Chase, but then again, Chase has lightning speed," Topher whispered before the shot panned over to Chris, who smiled impishly and pulled a rope that was hanging next to him.
The camera zoomed out as a high-walled glass box filled with colorful plastic balls was dropped into the ring on top of the contestants, a few balls scattering on the floor with the impact. The castmates on the stands looked shocked and surprised, and Jasmine popped back up completely flabbergasted, spitting one of the balls out of her mouth.
"We have to wrestle in a ball pit?" Jasmine asked with disbelief after wiping her mouth with the back of her arm.
"A seriously disgusting one," Topher echoed, surfacing nearby with a used diaper on his head. He tossed it away with a look of horror and faced the host. "Where did you get this from, anyway?"
"The local carnival," Chris answered happily. "They were pretty cheap, too, so those balls haven't been cleaned in, oh, ever. Now play ball!" He picked up a large curved brass horn and blew a few notes, signaling the start of the match.
Topher was the first to move, diving into the balls while Jasmine watched and looked around with planned caution. The fanboy resurfaced seconds later, pouncing on the Outback girl's back, who yelped in fright. He quickly put her in a headlock, but it quickly became apparent that Jasmine wasn't budging.
In fact, her shock quickly faded into annoyance, and she grabbed Topher by the arms and tried to pry him off her. "Just get off," Jasmine told the boy as he struggled to keep his hold. "You aren't gonna take me down so easily." She finally managed to break his grip, and tossed him lightly into the balls on his back.
"Quick, get him while he's down!" MK called from the sidelines, earning a nod from Jasmine.
She took a step towards Topher, but he got back up and tackled her in the stomach. The shot pulled back from the close-up of him pushing at her, to reveal that she stopped herself from falling over and grabbed Topher by the shoulders before forcing him away from her.
"Knock her out, baby!" Anne Maria called from the sidelines in excitement.
"Hey Chris," Jasmine asked, "how do we win this, per say?"
"I guess you could throw him out of the ring, but those walls are kinda high," Chris said after thinking.
Jasmine looked up at the top of the glass walls, then over to what looked like a mesh screen on one side. "I'm gonna do it," she said in determination.
"No you're not!" Topher countered, the camera cutting to him as he dived in and grabbed her leg, pulling it out and causing the Australian teen to fall backward, sending several balls and a baby bottle flying.
Topher took the opportunity to pounce forward onto her chest and grab her leg in an arm lock. "This does not count as me harming a lady, by the way," he told Jasmine. "Prepare to lose to-"
"Ma-ma?"
The music came to a complete stop, and the two competitors turned shocked looks to Topher's back, where a small and well-dressed child with curly black hair and glasses was clinging. Neither said anything, even as Chef suddenly descended from above on a rope harness, picked up the child, and ascended just as quickly.
Still wide-eyed with shock, Topher soon found himself getting flipped around as Jasmine broke out of his hold. "Time to put an end to this," she told him as she grabbed him by the waist and slung him over her shoulder, "once and for all." As he grunted and struggled to escape, she walked unflinchingly to the mesh part of the wall, ripped it open, and tossed Topher over the ropes and out of the ring.
The fanboy landed on his butt with a stunned look on his face, and Chris was next to him in moments. "And we have a winner!" he said with a grin, a victorious tune playing as the other Gaffers cheered.
Still in the ring, Jasmine cheered with her hands on her hips. "Now how ‘bout that for scoring one for the team?"
Confessional: Jasmine
"Topher would've had a good shot at beating me if it hadn't been for that kid," Jasmine told the confessional camera. "I do feel sorry for him about that, but my team has to score a win today."
Confessional Ends
The scene cut to a close-up of a smiling Chris walking across the football field used earlier that day. "So, as we head to the fourth and final leg of the Total Drama sports tournie, the Grips are ahead two to one." The four leading players were shown standing together and smiling at one another.
"The final face-off?" the host said as the shot pulled out, revealing that a small basketball court, net, and slanted trampoline had been set up. "A slam dunk competition, with points going to the most creative dunk. Let's play it for the camera! It's..." he said, passing a basketball across the court to the eye candy, who caught it and gave his competition a smirk, "Justin and Chase!"
The Grips were shown cheering for Justin, who still clutched the basketball in his hands as he looked confident. The shot panned over to Chase, also smiling confidently as his team cheered him on.
"Okay Chase, show them what a real athlete can do!" Ripper shouted.
"I'm looking forward to it!" Chase chuckled coolly.
Confessional: Chase
"This challenge was built for me!" Chase boasted in the make-up trailer. “No puzzles or tricks. Just me dribbling a ball and slam dunking! Swish!"
Confessional Ends
The footage cut back to a shot of the court, Justin standing at the left side of the center circle facing the trampoline and basket on the right, with Chase and Chris standing in the front right corner and the other six contestants along the far side of the court.
"All right. I call this the "Justin Freezes the Gaffers" Slam!" Justin announced. Chris blew his whistle and he got started, beginning with a few trick dribbles between and around his legs as he walked down the court to a jaunty whistling theme. “Hey! Keep watching!”
Justin walked past Chase and stopped nearby in order to give him a playful nudge to his arm. “Whoa! Hey!” he said and walked back to the court. He paused in front of Jasmine and Ripper. “Look out!” he warned the two as he slammed the ball under Jasmine's legs and onto Ripper's crotch, the latter groaning as the ball went back to Justin.
For his final act, Justin ran across the court and grabbed MK's hat off her head, prompting her to gasp. With both the ball and the hat in his possession, Justin placed the hat over the ball, jumped onto the trampoline, and slammed it through the hoop with only one hand.
He landed perfectly and walked back to his cheering teammates in victory.
The shot panned to the right to show Chase walking over to MK and giving her her hat back. “That was nothing!” Chase snorted. “I'll show them what a real slam dunk looks like!"
The scene cut to Chase at the center circle, already dribbling with a smile on his face. "I call this move the “Fly ‘Til You Cry” Dunk!"
“That's pretty creative,” Justin said from the same corner Chase had been standing in previously, but the stunt boy wasn't phased by it in the slightest.
A hard rock theme began to play as Chase dribbled hard a few times then ran down the court. He shot the ball high into the sky and dashed towards the trampoline. He proceeded to jump on the trampoline and bounced up, executing a front flip before scooping the descending ball and slamming it through the hoop.
He struck a pose as he landed, and the ball bounced off the court. "Point to Chase and the Gaffers!" Chris declared as both sidelined teams stood in stunned silence. "Prepare," the host said swiftly, leaning forward dramatically as the more generic background music that had resumed after the hard rock ended quickly rose in tension, "for the Ultimate Extreme Sports Tiebreaker!"
All eight teens looked wary at the announcement.
The scene flashed over to a jumbo screen set up by some fake buildings, the host appearing on it immediately. "Get ready for the battle of battles," Chris announced as an intense metal song played in the background. "The grudge match the world has been waiting for!" He slid off the screen to the right, only to slide back in from the left a moment later. "A competition so intense," he slid back to the left and reappeared from above, "so grueling," he slid back up, then popped in closer to the screen, "so..."
"So what is it already?!" Millie shouted up at the screen.
Chris blinked on the screen, which soon cut to static. The viewpoint shifted to a distance shot of the football field, now without any additional courts on it, as the host drove up in a golf cart holding several things of a distinctly pink color.
"Pompoms?!" Ripper exclaimed in disbelief after the host shook one of them.
"Yes!" Anne Maria cheered and stepped forward. "This is so much more my speed than badminton!"
"Glad to hear it," Chris told her with his trademark grin, "because the tiebreaker is a cheer-off between the Grips and the Gaffers. Each team's gotta dig deep, and create a cheer for someone they think deserves cheering."
The scene flashed again, showing the Gaffers in a huddle talking. The camera panned over to the Grips in a similar situation, and cut to a viewpoint looking up at them from inside their circle.
"I think we should just cheer for me," Justin suggested. "I'm the most good-looking guy on the show."
"Cheer for you?" Millie doubted. "Chris said we had to dig deep, and cheering for only you won't fit that criteria."
“We could cheer for the show and how famous it's making us,” Topher suggested.
“You all should listen to someone who's on the cheer team back home, i.e. me!" Anne Maria interrupted. "We're not gonna cheer for one person or a sadist show. That's not gonna work at all."
"So what are we going to cheer for?" Millie asked. “The other team are also working on how they're going to beat us!”
"We have to do something that has a lot of spirit," Anne Maria said. "Now listen up, this is what we're gonna do..."
The view flashed back outside the Grips' huddle just as Chris stepped towards them. "Time!" he called, getting their attention and breaking their huddle with a shake of his pompoms. "Grips up!"
Anne Maria took a deep breath and stepped forward. Taking the pompoms out of Chris' hands while a marching band drumline began in the background.
"Justin, Justin, he's our guy! He's got a dashing smile and he's looking pretty fly!" she chanted with a few twisting flips and back handsprings.
"Millie's the best and a savvy teen! She helps us stay so super lean!" She shook her pompoms around and did a few jumps.
"Topher is S L I C K! He makes us all pumped up every day!" She shook her pompoms a few more times and did some leg kicks as Topher, Millie, and Justin scurried into place behind her.
"Give it up, give it up, for Anne Maria! A dynamite gal, not a Cinderella! Goooooooo Grips!!" She finished with a spinning backflip just as her team unfurled a banner between them that read 'GO GRIPS!'.
The drumline ended, and the Grips were still in the poses they'd struck at the end of the cheer.
"Nice job," Chris told them. "Really speaks to cheerleading tradition. Gaffers," he turned to the other four, "your response?" Jasmine, Ripper, Chase, and MK nodded at each other, then lined up.
"Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris!" MK chanted to the tune of Men Without Hats’ “The Safety Dance”.
"Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris!" Chase joined in.
"Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris!" Ripper joined in next.
"Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris Chris!" Jasmine finished off last.
"CHHHRRRRIIIIIIIISSSSSSS!" they all chanted as one in tune as they kneeled on one leg spontaneously.
"Amazing!" Chris gushed with absolute glee. "The rhythm, the synchronicity, the incredible kissing up!" he told the Gaffers. "We have the winners! And as for the losers," his face fell into a disappointed frown, "I'll see you in the theater!" He left the Gaffers to cheer with each other.
"And we were on a good winning streak!" Millie said from the sidelines, the other Grips looking just as disappointed about their loss.
For the first time since the previous Aftermath, the Gilded Chris Ceremony opened with its usual sequence and fanfare. The host and assistant were already on stage when the introduction ended, with Chef in his formal pink dress.
"So, the Grips lose for the first time since forever!" Chris said over a shot of the four teens casting their votes, Justin seated in the front row somewhat apart from the rest of his team. "Must be tough, especially for Topher since he just debuted!"
The camera focused on Topher, who was sitting in the second-highest row with Anne Maria a row below and Millie a few feet away from Justin. "Hey," he protested, "we had a good thing going!"
"Maybe, maybe not," Chris said with a grin before turning his gaze. "Justin sure didn't help with his loss to Chase in today's basketball match!"
Justin shrugged. "Not taking any responsibility for that one."
Chris carried on. "Meanwhile, despite actually winning in the boxing ring, Millie doesn't seem to have much going on!"
"I don't need to be manipulative in order to be interesting," Millie shot a pointed glare at Chris.
"Anne Maria!" Chris continued with a grin. "I'd say you're the only one here who might be safe!"
"No kiddin’," Anne Maria said. "Why else-"
"Oh, nobody wants to hear it," Chris interrupted. "Just take the statue!" He tossed a Gilded Chris to the Jersey girl, who glared but caught it anyway. The camera panned down to Topher, who was tossed an award as well, and he caught it happily. "Tango Fail, you're safe too!"
The focus moved over to the podium as Chris turned a solemn look over to Chef, who had but a single award left in his hands. The background music turned tense, and Justin and Millie were shown waiting for the reward.
"Justin, I'm sorry, but..." Chris said slowly and sorrowfully, attracting the eye candy's attention and putting confusion on his face and a smile on the author's, "...head's up!" He suddenly tossed the final Gilded Chris his way, and he caught it perfectly.
"Aww!" Millie pouted, standing up with a distraught expression. "I was so close to the merge."
“Sorry, but I had to vote for someone,” Topher said nonchalantly.
Confessional: Topher
"Justin's plan to get rid of Millie worked," Topher said in the confessional trailer with a smile. "Though I wonder how he convinced Anne Maria to vote for her."
Confessional: Justin
"I'm not saying I voted for Millie just because she said I'm not cute," Justin confessed calmly. "Okay, it was just because of that. Thing is, Anne Maria told me she was sending me home, even though I haven't tried to use my affections on her lately. So you see? I didn't lose my mojo. I just needed to shake things up. With my new patented, all-time lady-killing mega flip."
He slowly shook his head from one direction to the other, and his hair moved about even slower before falling back into its normal perfectly well-coiffed position. "I'm back, baby!"
Confessionals End
Chef Hatchet escorted Millie to the Walk of Shame. “Millie, wait up!!” The two were stopped by Chase running over to them.
“Chase?! What are you doing here?!” Millie wondered.
“I can't just let you go without a goodbye from me,” Chase explained.
“I'm sorry we can't make it to the merge together again, but only this time, the roles are reversed,” Millie said.
“Don't worry. I'll be fine by myself just like you were last season,” Chase comforted her. “And I will win this season for us! I guarantee that!”
“Make sure to watch out for MK,” Millie added. “Me and Jasmine are sure that she's up to something.”
“Hurry up, roaches!” Chef shouted impatiently, startling the two for a brief second.
“I have to go now! Remember that I'll be supporting you while watching the show,” Millie bid her goodbye before grabbing Chase by the face and giving him a quick kiss to the lips. Afterwards, she let go and walked the red carpet with Chef, Chase waving goodbye to her.
The scene flashed forward to Millie stepping into the limousine of losers, which sped off with a cloud of dust.
The scene cut to Chris in the boxing/wrestling ring. "Wow! Looks like Millie left us with a bit of a doozy!" Chris laughed, an energetic and sporty song starting up as he sported boxing gloves. "How's that for a dramatic sucker punch?" He threw a few test jabs in the direction of Chef, who was back in his normal clothes save a pair of dark pink boxing gloves.
"Will MK continue to stay in the bad guy corner? Are Topher and Anne Maria gonna kiss?" he asked while continuing to punch the air as he worked his way around an unimpressed Chef. "Am I gonna knock big ol' Chef out with my killer uppercut?"
He started to throw a punch at his assistant, but it was swiftly answered by a hammering fist that knocked the host off his feet. "Find out next time," he said as he got back to his feet and Chef walked away, "here, on Total! Drama! Action!"
(Roll the Credits)
(Bonus Clip)
"Honestly, I'm kind of happy to be going home today," Millie told the camera as she sat on the seat of the limousine. "The million dollars would have been great, but I'm sure I can make tons of money selling my finished book!" She whipped out her book from her pocket and showed it. “Thankfully, I didn't get framed for writing nasty stuff about the contestants like last time, and I certainly didn't have anyone drive a wedge between me and Chase. It would've been nice to spend more time with him, but we have to focus on our own interests and passions. And if he was to win the season, then that means I'd technically win as well. So it's basically a win-win for us." She sported a face of realization. “That was a bit of a mouthful.”
Eva - 15th
Geoff - 15th
Izzy - RETURNED
Trent - 13th
Sky - 12th
Brick - 11th
Scott - 10th
Izzy - 9th
Millie - 8th
Killer Grips: Anne Maria, Justin, Topher
Screaming Gaffers: Chase, Jasmine, MK, Ripper
2024.06.03 22:40 anoop_pandiri Dramas to watch after Chugakusei Nikki.
As the title says: Chugakusei Nikki (Meet me After School) was my first and only JDorama I've watched till now and it was too good. Want more dramas with the similar themes and genres.
Edit: Thanks to the people in comments for suggestions.
Pasting titles here..
Koukou Kyoushi (1993), Kou Kou Kyoushi (1993) (Japanese original story), Kou Kou Kyoushi (1993) Special (Japanese compilation), Kou Kou Kyoushi (2003) (Japanese sequel),
Majo no Jouken (1999), Sensei Sayonara (2024), Hajimete Koi wo Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi (2019), Narratage (2017) [Movie], Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoshi (2023), Kimi no Hana ni Naru (2022), Promise Cinderella (2021)
Ripe for the Picking (2024), Otto no Chinpo ga Hairanai (2019)
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Edit: Thanks to the people in comments for suggestions.
Pasting titles here..
Koukou Kyoushi (1993), Kou Kou Kyoushi (1993) (Japanese original story), Kou Kou Kyoushi (1993) Special (Japanese compilation), Kou Kou Kyoushi (2003) (Japanese sequel),
Majo no Jouken (1999), Sensei Sayonara (2024), Hajimete Koi wo Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi (2019), Narratage (2017) [Movie], Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoshi (2023), Kimi no Hana ni Naru (2022), Promise Cinderella (2021)
Ripe for the Picking (2024), Otto no Chinpo ga Hairanai (2019)
2024.06.02 03:39 aburglarhobbit What I want to happen for Benedict's season based on the book
Warning for potential spoilers for Benedict's season. But I wa also excited for Benedict's book going into it with the whole Cinderella premise and I knew a masquerade ball was a big deal. But I was a bit disappointed once the Cinderella theme was dropped early on, with the time skip and most of the book taking place in the countryside.
If I was writing it, I would have drawn inspiration from one of the versions of the Cinderella story, Thousandfurs, that's in the Brothers Grimm. And now I'm hoping maybe they can do that in the show.
In Thousandfurs there's actually three balls - the main girl has three dresses, one as silver as the moon (The Lady in Silver?!), one gold as the sun and one as sparkling as the stars. She wears each one at each ball and has to leave by midnight to return to her job as the serving girl before she's missed.
I would love if the show took inspiration from this for Benedict and Sophie, so we could have three balls throughout the season and they meet at each one, having conversations and dancing and Benedict trying to work out who she is. And they could still keep a version of the book timeline where he meets her outside of a ball and doesn't recognise her, and they have to spend time together while he recovers from illness or has a job at Violet's house... It could make some great tension and drama where he thinks he's falling for two women at the same time, and a beautiful ending where he does eventually choose the real Sophie before it's revealed to him they're the same person! He could even be asking Sophie for help in finding the lady's identity, and she agrees to help him to throw him off the scent? I keep having thoughts about how it could be done so I think it has a lot of potential!
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If I was writing it, I would have drawn inspiration from one of the versions of the Cinderella story, Thousandfurs, that's in the Brothers Grimm. And now I'm hoping maybe they can do that in the show.
In Thousandfurs there's actually three balls - the main girl has three dresses, one as silver as the moon (The Lady in Silver?!), one gold as the sun and one as sparkling as the stars. She wears each one at each ball and has to leave by midnight to return to her job as the serving girl before she's missed.
I would love if the show took inspiration from this for Benedict and Sophie, so we could have three balls throughout the season and they meet at each one, having conversations and dancing and Benedict trying to work out who she is. And they could still keep a version of the book timeline where he meets her outside of a ball and doesn't recognise her, and they have to spend time together while he recovers from illness or has a job at Violet's house... It could make some great tension and drama where he thinks he's falling for two women at the same time, and a beautiful ending where he does eventually choose the real Sophie before it's revealed to him they're the same person! He could even be asking Sophie for help in finding the lady's identity, and she agrees to help him to throw him off the scent? I keep having thoughts about how it could be done so I think it has a lot of potential!
2024.06.01 18:10 tofu_fa Dramas with overprotective male leads
I've just finished a big project and need something that scratches that guilty delight k-drama itch. I don't want anything too heavy. Dramas that have a lot of ML's protecting the FL are my favourite kind of head empty no thoughts drama. Sungkyunwang Scandal, Heirs, True Beauty, Cinderella and the Four Knights where the MLs are overprotective and many please. (No abusive MLs, no Boys over Flowers)
My Drama List link
https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/10070867/completed
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My Drama List link
https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/10070867/completed
2024.06.01 01:36 One_Ear9682 Is it just me or should this be accepted
Tving airing “I dreamt of Cinderella” and including a whole continent doesn’t sit right with me.
First of all, I'm a huge fan korean series/ movies, I even want to visit because of the food and nothing else.
The episodes of the new drama “I dreamt of Cinderella” just aired and are quite entertaining, but I think scriptwriters, directors, actors have a role to play and have continually let us down as a CONTINENT that is consistently ignored and never included in your tours.
These movies will move even if “AFRICA” isn’t mentioned. The constant disdain for an entire continent says a lot about your country, and is appalling to say the least. If it’s not coming to give us water, it’s someone being exiled to Africa and now it’s the orphanage. I’m sure there are orphanages in Korea as well(please use that!)
Also, in Africa, houses are bought and built with cash, without credit. You will be amazed at the amount of wealth.
You all need to start doing a better job, just as we educate ourselves before visiting your country. Ignorance is not an excuse, it’s a disease at this point!
Also AFRICA consist of different COUNTRIES!!!!
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First of all, I'm a huge fan korean series/ movies, I even want to visit because of the food and nothing else.
The episodes of the new drama “I dreamt of Cinderella” just aired and are quite entertaining, but I think scriptwriters, directors, actors have a role to play and have continually let us down as a CONTINENT that is consistently ignored and never included in your tours.
These movies will move even if “AFRICA” isn’t mentioned. The constant disdain for an entire continent says a lot about your country, and is appalling to say the least. If it’s not coming to give us water, it’s someone being exiled to Africa and now it’s the orphanage. I’m sure there are orphanages in Korea as well(please use that!)
Also, in Africa, houses are bought and built with cash, without credit. You will be amazed at the amount of wealth.
You all need to start doing a better job, just as we educate ourselves before visiting your country. Ignorance is not an excuse, it’s a disease at this point!
Also AFRICA consist of different COUNTRIES!!!!
2024.05.31 13:31 SoftPois0n Discover List of New Upcoming Films: Add To Your Movies Watchlist (June 2024)
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2024.05.31 13:15 capthyeong Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale [Episodes 1 & 2]
- Drama: Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale
- Hangul: 나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다
- Literal Translation: I Openly Dream of Cinderella
- Also known as: Dreaming of Cinde Fxxxing Rella
- Created by: Baek Mi-kyung (Mine, The Lady in Dignity)
- Director: Kim Min Kyung
- Screenplay by: Yoo Ja
- OTT Provider: TVING
- Episodes: 10
- Release Schedule: Fridays at Noon, KST
- Drama Premiere Day: 31 May, 2024
- International Streaming Source:
- Viu
- Main Cast:
- Pyo Ye Jin as Shin Jae-rim
- Lee Jun Young as Moon Cha-min
- Plot Synopsis: Moon Cha Min is the son of a wealthy chaebol family and also the CEO of a social club. He doesn't care at all for women who dream of having a fairy tale romance like Cinderella. He is also an arrogant person. Cha Min becomes involved with Shim Jae Rim, who begins to work as a manager of his social club. She got the job at the social club in hopes of finding her own Prince Charming and getting away from her poor existence. By working there, she grows as a person and gradually accepts her life. She also becomes more independent and doesn't look for someone to rely upon. Cha Min and Jae Rim, who are totally opposite from each other, soon develop a romantic relationship.
- Genre: Romantic Comedy
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2024.05.29 19:21 LittleBigReniRabbit Almost Soap-operaish KDramas?
I´m feeling in a fluffy light mood, so i was looking for soap-operaish but not over dramatic Kdramas, something with a lot of episodes like "The Real has come" or "Young Lady and Gentleman" or family oriented like " Wedding Imposible" or "Cinderella and the Four Knights"
I have Netflix, Viki and Iqiyi so would be nice if is something i can watch there!
ps.: no sad endings or unfinished series pretty please
Was asked to put all the K-dramas i watched, so here they are:
1. A Business Proposal 2. Behind Every Star 3. Boys Over Flowers 4. Bump Up Business
5. Castaway Diva 6. Cinderella and the Four Knights 7. Crash Course in Romance 8. Doctor Cha
9. Forecasting Love and Weather 10. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha 11. Oh My Venus
12. Oh! My Assistant 13. So I Married an Anti-Fan 14. Start-Up 15. The Real Has Come!
16. True Beauty 17. Twinkling Watermelon 18. Wedding Impossible 19. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
20. Young Lady and Gentleman 21. Lovely runner 22. A Breeze of Love 23. A Shoulder to Cry On
24. Blueming 25. Cherry Blossoms After Winter 26. Color Rush 27. Happy Merry Ending
28. Individual Circumstances 29. Jun & Jun 30. Light on Me 31. Love Class 32. Love Mate
33. Love Tractor 34. Our Dating Sim 35. Roommates of Poongduck 304 36. Semantic Error 37. The Eighth Sense 38. The New Employee
Thank you
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I have Netflix, Viki and Iqiyi so would be nice if is something i can watch there!
ps.: no sad endings or unfinished series pretty please
Was asked to put all the K-dramas i watched, so here they are:
1. A Business Proposal 2. Behind Every Star 3. Boys Over Flowers 4. Bump Up Business
5. Castaway Diva 6. Cinderella and the Four Knights 7. Crash Course in Romance 8. Doctor Cha
9. Forecasting Love and Weather 10. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha 11. Oh My Venus
12. Oh! My Assistant 13. So I Married an Anti-Fan 14. Start-Up 15. The Real Has Come!
16. True Beauty 17. Twinkling Watermelon 18. Wedding Impossible 19. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
20. Young Lady and Gentleman 21. Lovely runner 22. A Breeze of Love 23. A Shoulder to Cry On
24. Blueming 25. Cherry Blossoms After Winter 26. Color Rush 27. Happy Merry Ending
28. Individual Circumstances 29. Jun & Jun 30. Light on Me 31. Love Class 32. Love Mate
33. Love Tractor 34. Our Dating Sim 35. Roommates of Poongduck 304 36. Semantic Error 37. The Eighth Sense 38. The New Employee
Thank you
2024.05.28 18:07 fostofina Sophie should have a south korean actress
Her story with Benedict screams k-drama to me. The Cinderella trope is also extremely appropriate of a k-drama. basically i want a k-drama but make it Bridgerton.
Masali Baduza is probably gonna do a great job. I just had this thought stuck in my head and I had to share it.
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Masali Baduza is probably gonna do a great job. I just had this thought stuck in my head and I had to share it.
2024.05.23 17:18 The_Knew_Network INTENSE
 | IF……you missed The Black Box last night …… you may want to correct that. submitted by The_Knew_Network to The_Green_Room [link] [comments] There was intensity, high drama, shenanigans from Joe Rizart, the possible start of a Cinderella story, a sore reminder of poor and selfish decisions that have drawn my attention…. and anger. And one of the best rounds of individual story telling EVER!! CATCH UP HERE: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087556720075&mibextid=ZbWKwL (TUNE IN TO MY WEEKtLY FACEBOOK LIVE AT 6:30PM EASTERN, EVERY SATURDAY, FOR ALL THE NEWS AND CLUES! **CONTACT INDY TALES directly at: indytalestkn@gmail.com) TKN #thegreenroom #thecelebritytournament #indytales #prowrestling #dungeonsanddragons |
2024.05.22 15:49 crmyx Romance/Drama stories with grown up characters
I love reading webtoons and I love the genres romance/drama most. As I am older I can’t identify with this „I am too afraid to tell my crush I like him“ school topics anymore.
Are there any GOOD stories about maybe love, marriage and relationships? I loved to read „Marry my husband“ and would like to read something like this, even when it got into a bit of a Cinderella Story at the end.
„It was always you“ also pictured more depth and more realistic relationships, even when the focus was something different.
Any ideas?
edit: I once started „Perfect marriage revenge“ and „no marriage is perfect“ but they were not what I was looking for.
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Are there any GOOD stories about maybe love, marriage and relationships? I loved to read „Marry my husband“ and would like to read something like this, even when it got into a bit of a Cinderella Story at the end.
„It was always you“ also pictured more depth and more realistic relationships, even when the focus was something different.
Any ideas?
edit: I once started „Perfect marriage revenge“ and „no marriage is perfect“ but they were not what I was looking for.
2024.05.18 23:16 Funny_Feature4015 Has anyone seen my dignity? I swear I left it around here.
I watch a lot of Asian web dramas. They almost all have a Cinderella main character going through ridiculous adversity combining tears and laughs. I’ve been feeling like I got dropped into a web drama. Today especially. After having my first food treat (a low carb chocolate drink made with almond milk) I had a spectacular blow out. I, an ambulatory adult female who did not take a stool softener, pooped my pants. I was already having a loss of appetite. Now I don’t think I want to eat again for a long time. I could use some weight loss anyway. I am just posting to laugh at myself and to give you all a free moment of schadenfrued (sp?). Now I really think I need a nap.
Edit with almost opposite story. I am again in the hospital. When I came out of anesthesia they had a weird wand drain between my legs. I could not use it. I had to be cathetered. I had a ton of liquid. Today I was still on bed rest and had the same problem. Finally I was allowed to leave the bed with physical therapy assistance. They walked me to the toilet to see if I could pee in a normal environment. Well the water just flowed? Here they were shoving weird things in my crotch when they could have just taken me to toilet. Sigh. Hospitals, just let a girl pee on her own with wierd wand things.
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Edit with almost opposite story. I am again in the hospital. When I came out of anesthesia they had a weird wand drain between my legs. I could not use it. I had to be cathetered. I had a ton of liquid. Today I was still on bed rest and had the same problem. Finally I was allowed to leave the bed with physical therapy assistance. They walked me to the toilet to see if I could pee in a normal environment. Well the water just flowed? Here they were shoving weird things in my crotch when they could have just taken me to toilet. Sigh. Hospitals, just let a girl pee on her own with wierd wand things.
2024.05.18 03:19 RodeoBoss66 Dabney Coleman (aka John Dutton II), ‘9 to 5’ Star Who Made a Career Out of Playing Jerks, Dies at 92
 | https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dabney-coleman-dead-9-to-5-mary-hartman-tootsie-1235902521/ submitted by RodeoBoss66 to YellowstoneShow [link] [comments] The Texas native got laughs for his boorish behavior in 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,' 'Tootsie,' 'Buffalo Bill' and much more.by Mike Barnes MAY 17, 2024 2:27PM PDTDabney Coleman, the popular comic actor from 9 to 5, Tootsie and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman whose many redeeming qualities including a knack for portraying characters who had none, has died. He was 92. Coleman died Thursday at his home in Santa Monica, his daughter, singer Quincy Coleman, told The Hollywood Reporter. “My father crafted his time here on Earth with a curious mind, a generous heart and a soul on fire with passion, desire and humor that tickled the funny bone of humanity,” she said. “As he lived, he moved through this final act of his life with elegance, excellence and mastery. “A teacher, a hero and a king, Dabney Coleman is a gift and blessing in life and in death as his spirit will shine through his work, his loved ones and his legacy … eternally.” The Emmy-winning actor also portrayed an irascible talk show host in upstate New York on NBC’s Buffalo Bill, but that critical favorite lasted just 26 episodes. He had at least three other cracks at headlining his own sitcom, but ABC’s The Slap Maxwell Story, Fox’s Drexell’s Class and NBC’s Madman of the People never made it through their first seasons before being canceled. More recently, the good-natured Coleman brought along his signature mustache to play Burton Fallin, the owner of a law firm and father of Simon Baker’s character, on the CBS drama The Guardian; was Atlantic City power broker Commodore Louis Kaestner on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire; and played John Dutton Sr. (the father of Kevin Costner’s character) on Yellowstone. Audiences got an early taste of the Texan’s cantankerous charms in 1976 when Coleman appeared as the feisty Fernwood, Ohio, mayor Merle Jeeter on Norman Lear‘s late-night soap-opera satire, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. In a 2012 interview with The A.V. Club, Coleman called that gig, which was supposed to last just six episodes, “the turning point in my career” and “probably the best thing I ever did.” Jeeter “was just wonderful, just a once-in-a-lifetime character,” he said. “He was just the worst human being. … That’s kind of where it all started, as far as people’s belief that I could do comedy, particularly that negative, caustic, cynical kind of guy. I was pretty good at doing that.” Coleman proved it again as the chauvinistic, backstabbing boss Franklin Hart Jr. in the workplace comedy 9 to 5, the 1980 cinematic paragon of women’s lib that starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and, in her movie debut, Dolly Parton. (For being such a rotten guy, Hart winds up getting hogtied by his secretary, Parton’s Doralee Rhodes.) “All of ’em were well-established,” he said of his co-stars, “and here’s this guy coming off of Mary Hartman, which is not too shabby. (Laughs.) But it was late-night TV. Anyway, what I’m alluding to is that all three of them went out of their way to make me feel equal. There’s no other way to put it.” Dabney Coleman and Dolly Parton in 1980’s ‘9 to 5.’ 0th Century Fox Film Corp./Courtesy Everett Collectionnone In Tootsie (1982), directed by his longtime friend and mentor Sydney Pollack, Coleman played the sexist TV director who’s dating an actress (Jessica Lange) on his soap opera, Southwest General. Years earlier, Pollack had been his teacher at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, and Coleman’s first three movies were Pollack’s first as a director as well. Coleman also played the aptly named televangelist Marvin Fleece in the satire Pray TV (1980), the systems engineer overseeing the military mainframe WOPR in John Badham’s WarGames (1983) and the miserly banker Milburn Drysdale in the 1993 movie version of The Beverly Hillbillies. Asked by Vulture in 2010 if he was proud to have helped make television “safe for jerky lead characters,” he replied: “It’s fun playing those roles. You get to do outlandish things, things that you want to do, probably, in real life, but you just don’t because you’re a civilized human being. There are no-holds-barred when you’re playing [jerks] — I couldn’t imagine anyone not loving playing those parts.” Dabney Wharton Coleman was born on Jan. 3, 1932, in Austin, the youngest of four children. After his father died of pneumonia when he was 4, his mother raised the family in Corpus Christi, and Coleman became a nationally ranked junior tennis player. He attended the Virginia Military Institute (many in his family did) for two years, served in the U.S. Army’s Special Services Division for two more and then, back in Austin, studied law at the University of Texas. Mildred Pierce actor Zachary Scott, a family friend of Coleman’s first wife, Ann Harrell, convinced him that he could be an actor, so he left college a semester short of graduation and headed for Manhattan and Sanford Meisner’s Neighborhood Playhouse at age 26. Coleman’s first onscreen speaking appearance came on a 1961 episode of Naked City — he earned $90 for that — and he and his second wife, actress Jean Hale (the Mad Hatter’s fetching moll on Batman), moved to Los Angeles in 1962. Coleman appeared on such shows as Ben Casey, Dr. Kildare, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, The Outer Limits, Hazel, I Dream of Jeannie and The Fugitive before recurring as Marlo Thomas’ neighbor, the obstetrician Leon Bessemer, on the first season (1966-67) of That Girl. He auditioned for Gilligan’s Island but lost the role of the Professor to Russell Johnson. In 1963, Coleman had appeared on an episode of the ABC hospital drama Breaking Point that Pollack helmed, and the two would reunite for the movies The Slender Thread (1965), This Property Is Condemned (1966) — though his scenes were cut — and The Scalphunters (1968). “The idea at that time, when I got out of school, was that I said, ‘I want to be in every movie you make,’ ” Coleman recalled. “He said, ‘OK,’ and we got off to a pretty good start.” In Cinderella Liberty (1973), he worked with another former Neighborhood Playhouse cohort, James Caan, playing his commanding officer. Around that time, the blue-eyed Coleman decided to grow a mustache, which he said turned around his career. “Without the mustache, I looked too much like Richard Nixon,” he told Vulture. “There’s no question that when I grew that, all of a sudden, everything changed.” Producers told him that they would give him the part of Jeeter if he shaved the ‘stache, but he refused — and they hired him anyway. He played the mayor on 148 episodes of Mary Hartman as well as on the spinoffs Fernwood Tonight and Forever Fernwood. On the Disney animated series Recess and its spinoffs, Coleman provided the grating voice of Principal Peter Prickly. Working alongside Fonda on 9 to 5 led him to one of his rare non-boorish roles — as her dentist boyfriend in On Golden Pond (1981). As a leading man, Coleman was hilarious in Short Time (1990), in which he played a police officer diagnosed with a terminal disease who learns his daughter can only collect his pension if he’s killed in the line of duty. His madcap determination to get himself offed, combined with his dismay at invariably winning commendations for “valor,” was memorable. Coleman also portrayed an over-the-top oddball in How to Beat the High Co$t of Living (1980), a lisping pornographer in Dragnet (1987) and a slimy drag queen in Meet the Applegates (1990). His voluminous credits include the films The Trouble With Girls (1969), Downhill Racer (1969), The Towering Inferno (1974), North Dallas Forty (1979), Melvin & Howard (1980), Modern Problems (1981), Young Doctors in Love (1982), Cloak & Dagger (1984), The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984), The Man With One Red Shoe (1985), There Goes the Neighborhood (1992), Amos & Andrew (1993), Clifford (1994), Devil’s Food (1996), You’ve Got Mail (1998), Inspector Gadget (1999), Stuart Little (1999), Moonlight Mile (2002), Domino (2005) and Rules Don’t Apply (2016). Coleman won a supporting actor Emmy in 1987 for his work on the ABC telefilm Sworn to Silence and was nominated twice for playing Buffalo Bill Bittinger and once for his turn as old-school sportswriter Slap Maxwell. When he wasn’t working, Coleman invariably could be found at Dan Tana’s in West Hollywood, where a hefty New York steak is named for him. “I presume it’s to do with the fact that I ordered the damned thing five times a week for about 15 years,” he said in his A.V. Club chat. In addition to Quincy, survivors include his other children, Randy, Kelly and Meghan, and his grandchildren, Hale, Gabe, Luie, Kai and Coleman. Duane Byrge contributed to this report. |
2024.05.17 22:09 lneumannart Master System cover project #33: Rocky
 | Who doesn't love the Rocky movies? Yeah, they are cheesy and overly eager to pull those heart strings, but they pull said strings nonetheless, so it's hard to not be endeared by Stallone's quintessential underdog story that is Rocky, no matter how sappy and manipulative it is. submitted by lneumannart to SEGA [link] [comments] But here is the thing about Rocky, while boxing is the climax of the movies, the main appeal is the drama, even if rather cliche, it is the reason why we care. The sport of boxing per si always took a distant backseat to the Cinderella man tale of Rocky. So, how do you translate Rocky, and the appeal of the movies, in a videogame form? In 1987? In an 8-bit console? I dunno, but Sega gave a good try, even if the game didn't come out so great. So Rocky for the Master System is a boxing game (no duh), where you play as Rocky going against his three main rivals from the movies, Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang and Ivan Drago. Yes, the entire game is just three matches of 15 rounds each, and as far as the boxing mechanics goes, the game is rather uninspired. Rock can hit hooks, straights or uppercuts depending on the directional plus action button, and guard up, low or duck depending on the defense button. It's a pretty simple setup, but doesn't land much for skill, since you can't really combo besides and the block/dodge feels awkward and delayed, Rocky never feels responsive as you feel you want him to be. However, that ain't all there is to Rocky, because before each fight, as it is in true Rocky fashion, you need to train, and by train I mean hit the button till your fingers ask for mercy. For the first two training mini games, Rocky needs to hit the heavy and speed backs a certain number of times to "qualify", which means being strong enough to take on the opponents, because if you don't not only take more damage, you make almost none. And there isn't much else to the training besides hitting the 1 button as fast as you can. But even if you qualify, that ain't gonna be enough for a fair fight with Drago, who just obliterates Rocky, so you need to overqualify, meaning hitting the bags much further than asked, which is almost impossible without a turbo controller, and you need to overqualify to clear the game. That just sucks, pressing the button really fast maybe be a skill, but that isn't what we want to do in a boxing game, we want to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, which we can't in the boxing match because, as I mentioned before, Rocky is very unresponsive, so it is pretty much mandatory to overqualify in order to progress in the game. The presentation is great though. Being a game made in house, Sega brings out the best out the Master System in a way only they can, with big detailed Stallone sprites during the training, and very well animated ones in the boxing matches, not to mention a impressive amount of detail, like the ropes bouncing whenever one of the boxers gets thrown to it. For 1987, no boxing game looked like Rocky, just look at Ring King ou Punch Out. But, and this is a huge but, for some reason the game has none of the Bill Conti music. Most likely Sega wasn't able to secure the rights for the soundtrack, but this is a huge blow to the game, Rocky doesn't work without Conti's score, and the tracks Sega made for the game are forgettable if I'm being gracious. And to me this was the worst part of the game, maybe if the game had some of that Bill Conti music magic that elevated the Rocky movies, maybe I would've stuck around to see if I could defeat Drago. But as it is, I couldn't go the distance with this game, as I was just getting frustrated, bored and with a huge pain in my fingers. Not a recommend. |
2024.05.17 22:08 lneumannart Master System cover project #33: Rocky
 | Who doesn't love the Rocky movies? Yeah, they are cheesy and overly eager to pull those heart strings, but they pull said strings nonetheless, so it's hard to not be endeared by Stallone's quintessential underdog story that is Rocky, no matter how sappy and manipulative it is. submitted by lneumannart to MasterSystem [link] [comments] But here is the thing about Rocky, while boxing is the climax of the movies, the main appeal is the drama, even if rather cliche, it is the reason why we care. The sport of boxing per si always took a distant backseat to the Cinderella man tale of Rocky. So, how do you translate Rocky, and the appeal of the movies, in a videogame form? In 1987? In an 8-bit console? I dunno, but Sega gave a good try, even if the game didn't come out so great. So Rocky for the Master System is a boxing game (no duh), where you play as Rocky going against his three main rivals from the movies, Apollo Creed, Clubber Lang and Ivan Drago. Yes, the entire game is just three matches of 15 rounds each, and as far as the boxing mechanics goes, the game is rather uninspired. Rock can hit hooks, straights or uppercuts depending on the directional plus action button, and guard up, low or duck depending on the defense button. It's a pretty simple setup, but doesn't land much for skill, since you can't really combo besides and the block/dodge feels awkward and delayed, Rocky never feels responsive as you feel you want him to be. However, that ain't all there is to Rocky, because before each fight, as it is in true Rocky fashion, you need to train, and by train I mean hit the button till your fingers ask for mercy. For the first two training mini games, Rocky needs to hit the heavy and speed backs a certain number of times to "qualify", which means being strong enough to take on the opponents, because if you don't not only take more damage, you make almost none. And there isn't much else to the training besides hitting the 1 button as fast as you can. But even if you qualify, that ain't gonna be enough for a fair fight with Drago, who just obliterates Rocky, so you need to overqualify, meaning hitting the bags much further than asked, which is almost impossible without a turbo controller, and you need to overqualify to clear the game. That just sucks, pressing the button really fast maybe be a skill, but that isn't what we want to do in a boxing game, we want to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, which we can't in the boxing match because, as I mentioned before, Rocky is very unresponsive, so it is pretty much mandatory to overqualify in order to progress in the game. The presentation is great though. Being a game made in house, Sega brings out the best out the Master System in a way only they can, with big detailed Stallone sprites during the training, and very well animated ones in the boxing matches, not to mention a impressive amount of detail, like the ropes bouncing whenever one of the boxers gets thrown to it. For 1987, no boxing game looked like Rocky, just look at Ring King ou Punch Out. But, and this is a huge but, for some reason the game has none of the Bill Conti music. Most likely Sega wasn't able to secure the rights for the soundtrack, but this is a huge blow to the game, Rocky doesn't work without Conti's score, and the tracks Sega made for the game are forgettable if I'm being gracious. And to me this was the worst part of the game, maybe if the game had some of that Bill Conti music magic that elevated the Rocky movies, maybe I would've stuck around to see if I could defeat Drago. But as it is, I couldn't go the distance with this game, as I was just getting frustrated, bored and with a huge pain in my fingers. Not a recommend. |
2024.05.16 07:21 Leading_Protection_7 Angsty dramas without complicated plotlines
Hey guys! I'm looking for angsty romances with a lot of push and pull without complicated plotlines (like historical, time travel, time swap, reincarnation, alien, superpower etc.) like Chocolate and Marriage Contract. The "without complicated plotline" part is very important haha. There's been too many fantasy/scifi elements/complicated storylines in a lot of the shows that are usually recommended under angsty romances but thats exactly what I don't want to watch right now if that makes sense xD
The shows dont have to be strictly melodramas. Can be romcoms, mystery/thrillers, crime dramas, anything basically (except scifi, fantasy or historical). I'm just looking for a push/pull dynamic due to the leads disliking each othehaving misunderstandings/other external factors (that are not scifi, fantasy or historical). I prefer happy endings and newer shows, any language is fine :")
I'm looking for suggestions similar to:
-Chocolate, loved the enemies to lovers, skipped the ending because I was satisfied with the storyline before it got the final episode lol
-Marriage Contract, loved the performances, especially the FL. Pretty soapy but I loved the way the melodrama was handled
List of dramas I've seen:
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The shows dont have to be strictly melodramas. Can be romcoms, mystery/thrillers, crime dramas, anything basically (except scifi, fantasy or historical). I'm just looking for a push/pull dynamic due to the leads disliking each othehaving misunderstandings/other external factors (that are not scifi, fantasy or historical). I prefer happy endings and newer shows, any language is fine :")
I'm looking for suggestions similar to:
-Chocolate, loved the enemies to lovers, skipped the ending because I was satisfied with the storyline before it got the final episode lol
-Marriage Contract, loved the performances, especially the FL. Pretty soapy but I loved the way the melodrama was handled
List of dramas I've seen:
- Because this is my first life
- I am not a robot
- Marriage Contract
- Chocolate
- Vincenzo
- Little women
- Happiness
- My Dearest
- Kill It
- Itaewon Class
- Call it Love
- Hidden Love (Cdrama)
- A Piece of your Mind
- Do you like brahms?
- Cinderella and the Four Knights
- Only Just Married (jdrama)
- Behind your Touch
- Coffee Prince
- A Poem a Day
- The innocent man
2024.05.15 17:14 Silhouettesetaway Ok, but what if the S3 musical was Into the woods
There would be less casting drama and no bad accents, plus all the character arcs would be parallel, ie:
FINN AS BAKER Learning that your father is more complex than you thought, learning to live with the past and start a future. Transition into adulthood
MERCEDES AS BAKER’S WIFE Rachel may not like this, so if you need casting drama there it is. But the arc works: finally stepping out from the supporting cast to create your own story. Wanting to be an adult so badly you don’t fully register what that means, starting to get male attention in ways you never expect. Her “Moments in the woods” would be funny and heartbreaking as she reminisces on her summer love with Sam whilst cherishing the support she’s received from her new bf
RACHEL AS CINDERELLA Starting a new and bright future, but realizing some things from the past won’t die. Learning to put her morals above her forward momentum in status. Mommy issues.
SANTANA AS THE WITCH Her “Last Midnight” would kill. Also, being forced to play the heel all your life while all you want to do is protect this one perfect thing. Learning she can’t control people like she thinks she can. Those she loves running away from her (her grandmother). The difference between “nice and good” would be a huge motif in her arc throughout the season
BRITTANY AS LITTLE RED This would be so cute! But, it could also lean into the vaguely hinted at fact that Brit was molested in her early teens. Her new sexual awakening with Santana. She could learn not to trust people blindly, maybe stand up to Sue. She could also learn that people make mistakes, even those she idolizes
KURT AS JACK Wanting to do right by a parent but also wanting to take something for yourself. Sexual awakening with Blaine. Standing up for what’s right while controlling rage
BLAINE AS MYSTERIOUS MAN/NARRATOR Leans into the animosity between Blaine and Finn at the beginning. The narrator being killed could tie in with everyone being sick of Blaine being the new front man of ND. His “No more” could be about loving Kurt freely despite past trauma
TINA AS RAPUNZEL Going crazy being forced to stay in her sordid role as a supporting character. They would do “Our little world” and it would be beautiful
PUCK AS CINDERELLA’S PRINCE/WOLF Learning just how superficial his charm really is. Realizing how inauthentic he’s grown to be would make him want to be more open for the sake of Beth
SAM AS RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE Agony would slap. Also could have an arc where Sam’s superficial attraction to Mercedes turns into genuine love and care
QUINN AS CINDERELLA’S MOTHEGRANNY/GIANT Playing the role of a mother now lost could help her understand what she is to Beth. Also Quinn’s alto would make for a nice giant
SUGAR AS LUCINDA Sugar was made to be a stepsister. Could also help her be less vain by noticing parallels between herself and the character
MIKE AS STEWARD/DANCE CAPTAIN Taking on duel roles as performer and production could create the same arc of his grades dipping and him realizing he wants to focus on dance
ARTIE AS DIRECTOR Same arc of finding your passion behind the scenes
It just works
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FINN AS BAKER Learning that your father is more complex than you thought, learning to live with the past and start a future. Transition into adulthood
MERCEDES AS BAKER’S WIFE Rachel may not like this, so if you need casting drama there it is. But the arc works: finally stepping out from the supporting cast to create your own story. Wanting to be an adult so badly you don’t fully register what that means, starting to get male attention in ways you never expect. Her “Moments in the woods” would be funny and heartbreaking as she reminisces on her summer love with Sam whilst cherishing the support she’s received from her new bf
RACHEL AS CINDERELLA Starting a new and bright future, but realizing some things from the past won’t die. Learning to put her morals above her forward momentum in status. Mommy issues.
SANTANA AS THE WITCH Her “Last Midnight” would kill. Also, being forced to play the heel all your life while all you want to do is protect this one perfect thing. Learning she can’t control people like she thinks she can. Those she loves running away from her (her grandmother). The difference between “nice and good” would be a huge motif in her arc throughout the season
BRITTANY AS LITTLE RED This would be so cute! But, it could also lean into the vaguely hinted at fact that Brit was molested in her early teens. Her new sexual awakening with Santana. She could learn not to trust people blindly, maybe stand up to Sue. She could also learn that people make mistakes, even those she idolizes
KURT AS JACK Wanting to do right by a parent but also wanting to take something for yourself. Sexual awakening with Blaine. Standing up for what’s right while controlling rage
BLAINE AS MYSTERIOUS MAN/NARRATOR Leans into the animosity between Blaine and Finn at the beginning. The narrator being killed could tie in with everyone being sick of Blaine being the new front man of ND. His “No more” could be about loving Kurt freely despite past trauma
TINA AS RAPUNZEL Going crazy being forced to stay in her sordid role as a supporting character. They would do “Our little world” and it would be beautiful
PUCK AS CINDERELLA’S PRINCE/WOLF Learning just how superficial his charm really is. Realizing how inauthentic he’s grown to be would make him want to be more open for the sake of Beth
SAM AS RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE Agony would slap. Also could have an arc where Sam’s superficial attraction to Mercedes turns into genuine love and care
QUINN AS CINDERELLA’S MOTHEGRANNY/GIANT Playing the role of a mother now lost could help her understand what she is to Beth. Also Quinn’s alto would make for a nice giant
SUGAR AS LUCINDA Sugar was made to be a stepsister. Could also help her be less vain by noticing parallels between herself and the character
MIKE AS STEWARD/DANCE CAPTAIN Taking on duel roles as performer and production could create the same arc of his grades dipping and him realizing he wants to focus on dance
ARTIE AS DIRECTOR Same arc of finding your passion behind the scenes
It just works
2024.05.15 07:23 lin219 Help finding drama
In the early 2000s I watched a modern chinese cinderella story style drama. In it the FL and ML fell in love as kids but are separated when the boy moves schools. Later her dad remarries an evil step mom with step kids. The step sister ends up falling in love with the ML and treats FL horribly. One day the step sister crashes into the FL with her car causing her to loose her eye slight slowly. FL ends up finding her way back with the ML and they get married but dies in the end due to the trauma the accident left.
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