I have a drug-themed Stardew Valley farm (Blue Dream Farm) where I’m naming all of my animals and kids drug inspired names 😂 I am so running out of ideas so I thought it might be fun to enlist this sub! So far I’ve got:
Mary Jane
Kettie the horse (Short for Ketamine)
Indie (Indica)
Snowy (cocaine)
Smokey
Quack Pipe The Duck
Kita & Mina the rabbits
Kush
Bong
Blunt

I am beyond grateful for all the helpful tips from this sub, so I wanted to share some of my thoughts and tips from our magical trip. Researching and planning was key to having so much fun in a short amount of time. We were extremely fortunate to have perfect weather our entire trip (3-6C and sunny) and witnessed Aurora Borealis TWICE! My report is broken down day by day and we were able to see/do everything as planned, once again due to great weather. We had early mornings and stayed out until dark each day, splitting the driving each day. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip and am already planning a summer itinerary!
About us: Male and female in our 20s from Boston, spontaneously decided to visit Iceland and only had 2 months to research/book everything: Flights were booked at the end of January with Play airline (I was flight watching and got an alert for a cheap flight) and hotels via Expedia. Most hotels were completely booked, so I suggest booking 3+ months in advance. Lagoons and ice cave tour were booked 2 weeks in advance. Did 90% of my research on this sub along with Guide to Iceland. All linked photos throughout this post were taken on my iPhone 11.
Scroll to the end if you just want a list of random tips.
Day 1: Arrived @ KEF 5:45am (5.5 hr red eye flight)
-Customs, duty-free, Trawire hotspot and car rental pick-up all took <1 hr. We booked a Suzuki Vitari 4x4 through GoRental and opted for self pick-up/drop-off, so we walked 3 min to the Aurora hotel, grabbed the car key from the lockbox and was on our way. An N1 discount card also came with our rental, which we didn't realize until mid-trip lol.
-Drove 20 min to Blue Lagoon: We had 45 min to rest in the car before it opened and were one of the first to arrive - best decision to stop here right after our flight. It was crowded/touristy by 9am, but worth experiencing at least once. Spent an amazing couple hrs here; the blue water was incredible and we loved the face mask.
-Explored downtown Reykjavík on foot for a few hours: Very walkable, cute and colorful town with a touch of rogue cats lol. The Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur (famous hot dog stand) was good, but overrated in my opinion. Sun voyager was gorgeous with mountain views over the water. Spent some time admiring the swans at Tjörnin park. Parking lot was full at Hallgrimskirkja Church so ended up just walking here from the Rainbow Road. We didn’t go to the top of the church, so maybe next time.
-Grabbed drinks at Lebowski’s (cheap happy hour beers) and met some fun people.
-Checked in to Viking Hotel and had dinner at Fjörugarðurinn, the Viking Restaurant next to the hotel. The atmosphere and Viking style decor was lovely. Food was delicious; we got the Icelandic meat soup, Viking wrap and the catch of the day which was the Blue Ling fish.
-After an hour nap, we spontaneously decided to go back to Lebowski’s at 9pm, paid $25 to spin the wheel & won 10 beers, met people from the same town as us (small world)! Loved the vibe there.
-Surprisingly did not experience terrible jet lag our first day, but we both work night shift so that might’ve helped with the time difference. If you have a red eye flight, I suggest staying busy the entire day and not sleeping until night or it will mess up your sleeping schedule the rest of your trip.
Day 2: Self-drove the Golden Circle
-Þingvellir National Park: Very cool to learn about the Alþing and walking between tectonic plates. It was touristy, as expected and we spent a few hours here by choice, taking time to admire the landscape and reading all the different info signs. Walked up to Oxarafoss, which was beautiful and roaring. Walked to the Silfra and watched snorkelers snorkel between tectonic plates! Plan to spend at least 1.5 hrs and get here early if you want minimal crowds.
-Gullfoss: Easy 5 min walk from the lot. You will get a bit wet standing at the viewpoint, so be sure to wear a waterproof jacket and have a cover for your camera.
-Geysir: Interesting seeing all the different geysers and watched the Strokkur Geyser erupt 7 times (erupts every 5-15 min).
-Secret Lagoon: The only lagoon we went to that didn’t have private shower stalls. Yes, you do have to shower without your bathing suit just like every other lagoon. I understand privacy concerns, but literally no one was paying attention and these people are never gonna see or remember you. The lagoon was small, but still not overly crowded like Blue or Sky and we watched a beautiful sunset, so no complaints!
-Next stop would’ve been Kerid Crater, but we decided to skip it as it was getting dark and we allocated most of our time to Þingvellir.
-The entire Golden Circle is an easy and doable drive in one day if you start early and plan accordingly.
-We had a private room booked at the Bakki Hostel in Eyrarbakki right on the beach and had no issue checking in late. Large room with a kitchen countemini fridge. When we arrived ~9pm, we saw the Aurora Borealis for the first time! She was initially barely visible to the naked eye, but by 10pm, the sky was lit up green as she danced along the beach for another hour. We knew the Aurora wasn’t guaranteed, so I truly feel blessed we had such a magical experience on our second night in Iceland!
Day 3: Chasing waterfalls as we drove down the coast to Vík
-Left Eyrarbakki at 7am and watched the most beautiful sunrise as we drove to our first waterfall, Seljalandsfoss. There were only 2 other people when we arrived ~8:30am and basically had the waterfall to ourselves the first 30 min. Walk a few min to the left of Seljalandsfoss and you’ll see a small stream, leading to the Gljúfrabúi waterfall hidden inside a cave. You do have to walk through the stream to get to the waterfall, so bring extra pants/socks/shoes to change after. The stream wasn't that deep; I wore a waterproof winter jacket, waterproof pants and socks and was soaked but worth it.
-Our next stop would've been the Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool (one of the oldest pools in Iceland since 1923), but ended up skipping as we wanted to prioritize getting to Vík before dark.
-Waterfall #3: Skógafoss was amazingly powerful, we walked 527 steps to get to the top view, but I personally thought the view from the bottom was better. There were many tourists by the time we got here ~10am.
-Spent a few hours at the Skógar Museum (next to Skógafoss): Beautiful open museum with 18,000+ regional artifacts. Recommend stopping here to learn about Icelandic history.
-Waterfall #4: Kvernufoss: The start of the trail is in the same parking lot as the museum, the trail is ~10 min walk that leads to the waterfall hidden in a gorge. It was breathtaking walking behind the waterfall and we caught a beautiful rainbow right over the falls as we were leaving.
-Drove up to the Dyrhólaey Viewpoint: I now understand why it literally means “the hill island with the door hole.” We were mesmerized by the views, got some photos and left as it was extremely windy and rainy at the top. I was originally told the road up to Dyrhólaey is usually closed in the winter including during the week we went, so plan accordingly. You can also see puffins here in the summer!
-Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach: Spent 20 min here, it was crowded, but am still amazed by the black sand and the formation of the basalt columns. Worth repeating: don't underestimate the sneaker waves; we saw some people close to the water for photos, but it's definitely not worth dying over.
-Víkurfjara Black Sand Beach: Less crowded with only about 15 people, another stunning black sand beach 15 min from Reynisfjara where you can see the spiky Reynisdrangar Sea Cliffs.
-Yoda Cave aka Gígjagjá in Vík: We were the only ones there ~6pm. Cool to see if you’re a Star Wars fan, but the “path” leading to the cave is unpaved and not safe to drive on in winter conditions.
-Dinner @ Smiðjan Brugghús in Vík: Fun brewery with great burgers. Not usually a burger gal, but loved their chicken burger. We got 2 beer flights to try their craft beers. Best we’re Wet All Day IPA, Wet Spot IPA and Haltá Ketti Milkshake IPA.
-Spent the night at Hotel Katla and enjoyed the hot tub/sauna. Beautiful hotel with spacious rooms and amazing views of the surrounding landscape. We started watching "Katla" on Netflix while we were here; an Icelandic mystery-drama series set in Vík - only a few episodes in, but sooo good! They had an amazing breakfast bar with a large eating area. In the morning, you can ask the front desk to pack you "lunch bags" which included a generous amount for about $25. Each bag was packed with 2 sandwiches, fruit, candy and a juice box, which was perfect for our drive the next day.
Day 4: Fjallsárlón, Jökulsárlón, Diamond Beach and Vestrahorn
-Met some new friends at our hotel who recommended Fjallsárlón Glacial Lagoon. Made a pit stop here and it was absolutely stunning witnessing large blue icebergs atop the water. We only walked ~10 min from the lot to see the icebergs since this was an unplanned stop and we didn’t want to run behind on time, but it appeared you could walk further along the water.
-Stumbled upon the Skeiðará Bridge Monument along the Ring Road; Iceland’s longest bridge that was wiped out by volcanic heat and glacial floods in 1996 when the Vatnajökull volcano erupted.
-Made it to Vestrahorn aka Batman Mountain (3.5 hrs from Vík without stopping): I can see why this would be dangerous to drive up in snowy conditions. Even with clear skies, the narrow winding switchbacks were still slippery and nerve racking! The mountain itself was absolutely stunning and well worth the drive. We didn’t have time to check out Viking Village (film set that was never used), but was able to see it from the beach area. If you have an extra day, I’d recommend spending the night in the area or near Hofn. We got incredibly lucky with the weather and is the only reason why we were able to make it here and back to Vík in one day.
-Drove 1.5 hr back to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. The parking lots are directly across from each other. No “diamonds” on the beach, but there were plenty of icebergs you can see from the Jokulsarlon Glacier lot.
-This was also our meeting point for the Blue Ice Cave Tour. We booked on GetYourGuide with “Guide to Iceland” and it was one of the best tours I’ve ever experienced. A truck drove us onto the glacier (20 min) and then we walked 10 min to the opening of the ice cave. We were provided with safety helmets and crampons prior to entering the cave. It was truly mesmerizing to be surrounded by the intricate ice crystal formations glistening with blue hues. When we got back to the truck, we found out another vehicle backed up into ours and broke the tire hose used to inflate/deflate the tires (needed for off-roading). Our tour guide, Alex, gracefully took care of the situation and made sure we got back safely and on time. Highly recommend booking with Guide to Iceland if you’re looking to just do an ice cave tour and not an entire glacier hike.
-Drove back to Vík to retire for the night. Most kitchens close at 9pm and our GPS had us arriving in Vík at 9:20pm, so we called Ströndin to place an order and they were kind enough to have our food ready when we arrived. The restaurant/bar didn’t close until 11pm, so we sat down and enjoyed our fish/chips and char. Cute and cozy with a corner for darts/couches; perfect spot to lounge after a long day of driving/hiking.
Day 5: Making our way back to Reykjavík
-Hung out with some Icelandic rams on a farm along the Ring Road
-Hiked 1 hr to Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River: Prefacing that we’re both fit and experienced hikers. All the reviews said it was an “easy walk,” but it definitely gets steep and still snow/icy on certain parts of the trail. Very scenic hike with mini waterfalls along the way and reaching the river was a treat for sure. The further you go up, the hotter the water is. We reached the river by 1pm and there was a good amount of people but not overly crowded. Plenty of space to spread out and wooden barriers to change/leave your stuff. Bring a towel and bag for wet clothes unless you don't mind hiking in a wet bathing suit lol. Walking down took about 45 min as it was mostly downhill. We saw multiple groups going up as we were leaving so I suggest going earlier in the day to avoid large crowds.
-Made our way back to Reykjavík and did some souvenir shopping on Laugavegur street. My partner got a beautiful Lopapeysa at the Handknitting Association shop and he loves it! Prices for a Lopapeysa ranged from $200-450 depending on the pattern/colors.
-Visited the National Museum of Iceland to learn more about Iceland’s history and culture. The National Museum was awarded as the most beautiful museum in Reykjavík with numerous artifacts and exhibits showcasing the entire history of Iceland.
-Phallological Museum: Hilarious and quirky with an impressive collection of all things penis. We only had 45 min here before they closed, but had so much fun and it was the perfect place to grab fun souvenirs!
-Sky Lagoon: Made it for one of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen! We watched the sunset in the lagoon for 30 min, did the 7-step ritual and got back in the lagoon for another 30 min. The extra cost for the 7-step ritual was well worth it, which is embedded in Icelandic bathing tradition and consisted of: detoxifying in the lagoon, cold plunge, sauna, body scrub to exfoliate, steam room and cold mist. You can do the steps as many times as you like before getting back in the lagoon.
-Dinner at ROK in Reykjavík (across from the church), the best food we had in Iceland. They serve tapa style portions so we tried a bit of everything- favs were the char and plokkfiskur, the traditional Icelandic fish stew.
-Stayed at the Fisherman’s Village hotel ~20 min from Reykjavík for our last night: Checked in online and they left our key in the room so we didn’t worry about checking in too late. This was my favorite hotel; not only because it was on the water but I was blown away by the Viking style decor. Just when I thought our trip couldn’t get any better, we were once again blessed with clear skies and saw Aurora Borealis for the second time dancing the night away for a couple hours! I would’ve been content not seeing the Aurora during our trip, but twice in one week… it was truly a dream come true.
Day 6: Flight home
-We only had a few hours before our flight on our last day, but still made the most of it. Checked out by 11am and continued our adventure for a few hrs right up until our flight. We planned to visit these museums last as they’re both on the way to the airport.
-Visited Viking World: Smaller museum, learned about Viking history with cool Viking props and a life size replica of a Viking ship, “The Icelander.”
-Our final stop before the airport was the Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll: Quick, fun interactive museum to learn about Icelandic rock and pop culture - grabbed myself an Of Monsters and Men vinyl for $40!
-Flight home: Dropped off the Trawire hotspot in the mailbox at the airport. We waited in line to submit our VAT refund and got through customs in <30 min. When we got to our gate, a bus drove us directly to our plane which was interesting. I’ve never been on a runway, not sure if gate was broken? An hour into our flight, we saw Greenland’s terrifying glaciers and mountains right below us!
More random tips:

• Book everything 3+ months in advance especially if you travel on a budget. There were cheaper hotels we saw initially, but all booked up 2 months out.
• Sit on the left for a chance to see Aurora if you’re flying in at night. If you’re flying back to the US, you might see Greenland’s mountains and glaciers on a clear day.
• Duty-free at the airport for cheap beers on your way in and souvenirs on your way out (there are 2 duty-free areas when you're departing). We got a variety of beers, favorites were Einstok White Ale, Bondi IPA and Viking Paskabjor.
• Do NOT buy water. We brought reusable bottle and drank out of every faucet we had access to - the freshest water I've ever tasted.
• CC and apply pay accepted everywhere - no need to exchange cash unless you want some Krona to take home as souvenir. They only exchange at banks (ATMs charge high fees).
• Picking up the Trawire hotspot at KEF at the “10-11” food counter was quick & efficient - highly recommend; worked everywhere we went. Return in any mailbox (there’s one inside the airport).
• Blue vs. Sky: Completely different experiences, but if I were to choose one, it would be Sky Lagoon with the 7-step ritual. Sky offers jaw-dropping views of the ocean and the city and was a bit more luxurious. Both provided private stalls to shower in, towels and waterproof phone covers if needed. We brought our phones out for some photos and placed them back in the locker after. If able, they're both worth visiting at least once in your lifetime.
• Packed more clothes than we needed, layers are key! My daily outfit consisted of: winter jacket, thermal shirt, fleece leggings, waterproof socks, hiking boots, scarf and gloves (sneakers and jeans when walking around town).
• Icelandic breakfast is unlike the usual eggs/waffles/pancakes stuff in the US. The continental breakfast at our hotels served an array of fresh veggies, deli meat, bread and hard-boiled eggs.
• Helpful apps/websites: vedur.is for weather, Aurora app, Safe Travel app (road conditions, closures, safety alerts, check-in at your hiking location with ability to send your location to 112, Iceland's emergency number in case of an emergency), Barhopp app for HH bars, Parka app for parking, Drops app to learn Icelandic language (everyone spoke English, but I like to learn the native language when traveling). We used Waze and Google Maps to navigate with no issues, changed MPH to KPH.
• Most store hours are 10am-6pm, restaurant kitchens close at 9pm, bars 12-1am
• Get snacks and other food for your trip at Bonus (cheapest). We got a bunch of omnom chocolate, hraun lava bites and other Icelandic snacks to bring home. And of course, the infamous reusable Bonus bags (been using it for all my grocery trips back home)!
• Lived off of N1 gas station subs during our drive - best cold cuts I’ve ever eaten (get the pepperoni taco sub).
• Gas: green is gas, black is diesel, don't press "fill up," put in the exact amount you want or it’ll place a large hold on your card. You will need a debit card or CC with a pin.
• If you're visiting museums in Reykjavík, buy the Reykjavík City Card for $37 which gives you free admission/discounts to various museums and free community pools.
• Speed limits ranged from 70-90 KPH; even at 90, everyone was passing us but we didn't want to risk getting a ticket. Driving on the Ring Road during the day was enjoyable and much easier than we expected. It was definitely dark and a little scary driving at night since there were no lights, but not impossible.
• We sent some fun postcards to our friends/fam; most stores or gas stations sold stamps and there were red mailboxes everywhere. Took about 2 weeks to arrive in the US.
• We didn't feel the need to pay for an Aurora tour, which I'm glad we didn't since we did plenty of research beforehand and ended up extremely lucky! Might make a seperate post with just Aurora tips - let me know if you're interested.
• Everyone travels differently, but highly recommend doing tons of research and planning an itinerary with timestamps to make the most out of your trip. Here is the post with our initial itinerary. I know planning an itinerary can be overwhelming and have had multiple people ask if they can use my exact itinerary; please feel free to do as you please with it!

Budget: I am usually a budget traveler, but were willing to splurge on shopping. Budgeted amounts are for two people. Planned $3,665 total ($1,830 each), I spent closer to $2,000 and my partner $2,500.

• Flight + seats + carry-on bag: $680
• Hotels $775
• Food/bars $300
• Car rental w/ liability waiver $570
• Gas $200
• Lagoons & Ice Cave Tour $660
• Museums $130
• Trawire Hotspot $50
• Shopping/Misc: $300

I hope this was helpful and I’m happy to answer any questions! Until next time Iceland...

*** MUST BE AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE and 3+ books in series required ***
A Song of Ice and Fire
Acacia
Acts of Caine
Ash and Sand
Asian Saga / Shogun
Belgariad
Black Company
Bloodsounders Arc
Book of New sun & Wizard Knight & Latro
Books of Babel
Books of Raksura
Bound And Broken
Broken Empire (+ Red Queen's War)
Chaos Walking
Children of Time
Chronicles of Amber
Chronicles of the Unhewn Throne
Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Codex Alera
Coldfire
Conqueror
Cradle
Culture
Cycle Of Fire
Dagger And Coin
Dandelion Dynasty
Dark Tower
Death gate cycle
Demon Cycle
Discworld
Dogs of War
Dragonlance
Dream Songs 1 & 2
Drenai
Dresden Files
Dune
Dying Earth
Earthsea
Echoes of the Fall
Elric Chronicles of the Last Emperor
Empires of Dust
Enders Game
Expert System
Faithful and Fallen (+ Of Blood and Bone)
Final Architecture
Fionavar Tapestry
First Law (+ Age of Madness)
Five Warrior Angels
Forever War
Gentlemen Bastard
Gormenghast
Greatcoats
Green bone Saga
Grim Company
Gunmetal Gods
Harry Potter
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy
Hyperion
Iconoclasts
Impossible Times
Inheritance Cycle
Jack Vance Treasury & Lyonesse
Kingkiller Chronicles
Legend of Drizzt
Licanius
Long price quartet
Lord Of the Rings
Lot Lands
MaddAddam
Malazan
Manifest Delusions
Memory Sorrow and Thorn
Mistborn
Mortal Techniques
Mother of Learning
Night Angel & Lightbringer
Obsidian Path
Old Man's War
Parahumans
Paternus
Percy Jackson
Commonwealth (+ Nights Dawn + A Night Without Stars)
Poppy War
Powder mage
Rangers Apprentice
Ravens Mark
Ravens Shadow (+ Draconis Memoria)
Realm of Enderlings
Red Rising
Remembrance of Earths Past
Revelation Space
Riftwar
Riryia
Second Apocalypse
Shadow Campaigns (+ Burningblade Silvereye)
Shadows of Apt
Shattered Sea
Silo
Star Wars
Stormlight Archive
Sun Eater
Sword of Truth
Tales of the Ketty Jay
The Band
The Burning
The Complete Chronicles of Conan
The Expanse
The Raveling
The Reckoners
The Ties that Bind
The Vagrant
Threadlight
Tide Child
Traitor Son Cycle
Vorkosigan
War For the Rose Thorne
Warhammer
Warlord Chronicles
Wheel of Time
Winnowing Flame
Witcher
World of the Five Gods

I tried on this dress and absolutely FELL IN LOVE. However, it is way over budget and I'm not going to be able to make it work.
It's the Savin London Willa dress, but in a bespoke style and neckline.
I've found posts on here talking about the Willa and giving suggestions, but I'm really struggling to find anything else that compares without being too fairytale or whimsical.
Please please send me suggestions of alternatives! I have some requirements that I think are making this particularly difficult.

• I want something with a bit of flair, not just lace and not just satin. I don't mind it being all ivory as long as it still has a uniqueness about it!
• Sleeves are non-negotiable, not necessarily full length but at least to cover the tops of my arms (also open to dresses that could have sleeves added separately)
• Not too heavy as I'm having a massive dance party for my reception (gotta be able to get low, obv)
• Available to try on in the UK
• Plus size inclusive and able to accommodate a larger bust
• Cinches at the waist
• <£3500

Others I've found that I like but don't meet all this criteria or am planning to try on: * Rose by Edwin Oudshoorn * Ketty by Eva Lendel * Iris by Sassi Holford * Glowing Geranium by Pollardi * Delvin by Rara Avis * Wildflowers Garden Gown by Teuta Matoshi * Estelle by WardrobeByDulcinea
Help??

Vinyl is graded vinyl/cover.
Most of these records are original presses or early represses unless noted. Due to the amount of records listed I did not add all pressing info to this post but if you would like to know the exact pressing of something just let me know!
$5 flat shipping in the U.S. for as many as you want.
Pictures (sorry that they’re not in order): https://imgur.com/a/fEWaOMG
Alice Cooper - Flush The Fashion - G+/F spine ~50% split - $4
B.B. King - Live In Cook County Jail - VG+/NM 2015 reissue - $20
Baker Gurvitz Army - Elysian Encounter - VG+/VG+ - $5
Beatles - Abbey Road - VG/G+ - $10
Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour - G+/G+ no booklet - $5
Billy Joel - Turnstiles - VG+/VG white label promo - $15
Billy Paul - 360 Degrees Of Billy Paul - G+/F top seam is 90% split - $3
Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Back Home - G+/G 1965 Mono - $10
Bola Sete - Ocean - VG+/VG+ - $10
Boz Scaggs - S/T - VG/G+ - $5
Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska - VG+/VG $10
Chales Mingus - Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus - G+/VG+ 1995 reissue - $10
Christmas With The California Raisins - VG++/VG+ - $15
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - American Dream - VG+/VG+ - $5
Curtis Lawson - Putting My Love On The Line - VG+/VG - $10
Dead End - Shambara - NM/VG+ - $10
Delbert & Glenn - S/T - VG++/VG - $14
Derek And The Dominos - Layla - VG/G top seams badly split - $5
Dire Straits - Alchemy - VG+/VG+ ltd. Promo - $45
Down-Town Boogie Woogie Band - Fohn - VG+/G+ Japan - $15
Earth, Wind & Fire - Spirit - VG+/VG - $4
Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeroes - Up From Below - Ltd. Blue vinyl VG/VG. One disc is supposed to be sapphire blue and one dark blue, but both appear dark blue. Other Discogs commenters had this issue as well. - $30
Electric Light Orchestra - Face The Music - G+/G+ - $4
Elvis Costello - King Of America - VG++/VG+ $8
Environments - New Concepts In Stereo Sound disc 2 - NM/NM sealed - $5
Genesis - Selling England By The Pound - VG/G+ - $5
George Duke - Master Of The Game - VG/G+ - $5
George Harrison - All Things Must Pass 50th Anniversary Remix - NM/NM Sealed - $35
Gettovetts - Missionaries Moving - NM/VG+ sealed old stock - $25
Guadalcanal Diary - Walking In The Shadow Of The Big Man - VG/G - $4
Hydra - Rock The World - VG+/VG- white label promo - $8
INXS - Shabooh Shoobah - G+/G+ - $12
Jimmy Smith - Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? - VG/G+ mono - $5
Joe Pass - Virtuoso - VG/G+ - $10
John Mayall - A Hard Road - G/G+ - $5
Junior Mance - With A Lotta Help From My Friends - VG/VG - $8
Ketty Lester - S/T - VG/G+ - $5
Kunaicho Gakubu - Gagaku - VG+/VG+ red vinyl - $5
Kunihiko Sugano - Music - The World Of Kunihiko Sugano - VG+/VG Japanese press, no obi - $22
Led Zeppelin - In Through The Out Door - VG+/VG - $10
Lighthouse - One Fine Morning - VG/F - $3
Louis Armstrong - Satch Plays Fats - G+/G top seam 90% split - $5
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Street Survivors - strong VG/VG fire cover - $18
Malo - S/T - VG/VG white label promo - $20
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On - VG/VG - $20
Miami Vice OST - VG+/VG+ - $4
Michael Legrand - Legrand Jazz - VG/G+ - $5
Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells Quadraphonic - VG/G+ - $5
Neil Young - Greatest Hits - VG+/VG+ New Zealand pressing - $15
Neil Young - On The Beach - VG+/VG - $25
New Kids On The Block - Hangin' Tough - VG/G+ - $10
Paul Lloyd-Warner - The Miracle Of Dolphins - VG+/VG+ - $4
Pony - TV Baby - NM/NM sealed. Cannot verify color - $10
Richie Havens - Something Else Again - VG+/G+ - $4
Robert Hunter - Live 85 - VG+/VG+ - $18
Rodney O & Joe Cooley - Get Ready To Roll - G+/G+ - $12
Rotary Connection - Songs - VG+/G+, cover has some staining - $15
Ryuchi Sakamoto - Furyo - VG++/VG French pressing - $30
Silver Metre - S/T - VG++/VG++ - $15
Simon & Garfunkel - Bookends - VG/G+ 1968 stereo - $5
Simon & Garfunkel - Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme - VG/G+ 1966 or 1967 stereo - $5
Slow Motion Cowboys - In Exile/On The Mesa - NM/NM- Sealed - $10
Sonoma Gold Comp. - NM/VG++ sealed. $40
Spiritual Records Presents Basic Bastard Vol. 2 - VG/VG - $15
Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back - VG+/G+ w/ booklet - $22
Steely Dan - Greatest Hits - VG/VG - $10
The Andrews Sisters - The Best Of - VG/VG - $4
The Big Chill OST - VG+/VG+ - $4
The Chinese Violin - VG/VG - $4
The Cult - Electric - G+/G sleeve damage - $10
The Damned - Strawberries (RSD 2022) - NM/NM Sealed - $38
The Electric Prunes - S/T - G+/VG - $15
The Fingers - Fingers On The Radio - VG/F seam splits - $15
The Fleshtones - Hexbreaker! - VG+/VG+ - $8
The Lords Of The New Church - Is Nothing Sacred? - VG+/VG+ - $10
The Music From Marlboro Country - VG/VG - $2
The Rolling Stones - 12x5 - VG+/G 1986 Remaster - $12
The Rolling Stones - Tattoo You - NM/NM sealed 40th annv. ed. - $20
The Smithereens - Green Thoughts - VG+/VG+ - $15
The Spirit Of Fiji - VG/VG+ - $3
The Teardrop Explodes - Kilimanjaro - VG+/VG+ - $10
The Unknowns - Dream Sequence - VG+/VG+ w/ promo stamp - $5
Toto - S/T - VG/G+ - $5
Travis Scott - Astroworld - VG+/VG+ ltd night cover - $100
Van Halen - Fair Warning - VG+/VG - $15
Vangelis - Opera Sauvage - VG+/VG+ - $5
Vangelis - Soil Festivities - VG+/VG Canadian pressing - $5
Vanity 6 - S/T - VG/G+ - $8
Various - Soulfood 10" box set (electronic, future jazz, downtempo) - VG+/VG+ ltd. /5000 - $25
Various – Τσιφτετέλια Νο 2 - VG/G+ - $5
What's - Revolution - VG+/VG+ - $13
White Duck - In Season - VG/VG - $12
White Duck - S/T - strong VG/VG - $20
Yo - Good Tidings - VG+/VG - $15
Haunted House sound effects - VG+/VG - $5 SOLD
Ray Charles - Modern Sounds In Country Western Music - G+/G+ has a lip warp that didn't affect playback - $3 SOLD

Hi all
I'm a bit new to this so forgive me, I tried to read the rules and stuff but I have attention issues.
In the noughties I bought a jukebox (Seeburg LCP1), it had a feature whereby it could play at 45 or 33 at the flick of a switch. Now I wasn't married and was earning good money so I went a bit ham and bought a load of records for it. I spent close to £3000 getting the jukebox up to spec and had it only a few month in fully working order before my work circumstances changed and I had to sell it. I kept the record though and have moved house about five times, since then, and the last three with my three kids and wife so not fun to do (especially as I also have a bunch more comics that weigh a ton!).
What this means that that the records, all 7", mostly 45s but some 33 too, have been sitting in boxes for over ten years. I have barely played them. I have graded them as best I can but I haven't listened to them all, just played the ones that looked like them might be scratched. I just looked a the grading system. The only 'mint' are a few spoken word records that are still factory sealed.
So We are finally in a position to buy a house after over a decade and i need the money more than the records. I put them all up on Discogs (barring a few box sets that I need to unearth) and I would rather sell them all in one go, buyer collects or I deliver to the UK only.
Look. Another thing. When I bought the jukebox, friends would use it as an excuse to offload all their crap 45s from back in the day. I have no idea why I have so much Kool and the Gang. I'm really not that big a fan beyond the song Summer Madness. I have a couple of versions of records that arent on Discogs and one that just isn't on there at all (or even on the web at all (spoken word thing called 'power through your mind' by Dr J.L. Payne - look like it was a very self funded promotion for a book that also is nowhere to be found on the internet. The dude is listed as being from Greenville Mississippi on the back of the sleeve)
The records Artist Title A Tribe Of Toffs John Kettley (Is A Weatherman) ABBA Mamma Mia ABBA Dancing Queen ABBA Dancing Queen ABBA Money, Money, Money ABBA Chiquitita ABBA Does Your Mother Know ABBA I Have A Dream ABBA, Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid Waterloo Acker Bilk Four Hits And A Mister Acker Bilk And His Paramount Jazz Band Mr. Acker Bilk Requests (Part Two) Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force Renegades Of Funk Al Green Tired Of Being Alone Albert Ammons Albert Ammons Albert King Breaking Up Somebody's Home Aldo Vanucci What Would I Do / Blow Horace Blow Alton Ellis / Alton Ellis & Phyllis Dillon If I Could Rule This World / Why Did You Leave Me To Cry Alvin Cash Strut Andy Stewart Donald Where's Your Troosers? Anita Ward Ring My Bell Anna Massey The Magic Fishbone Anna Massey Princess September Anna Massey The Princess And The Vagabone Anna Massey A Toy Princess Anthony Newley Why Archie Bell & The Drells Here I Go Again Aretha Franklin I Say A Little Prayer Aretha Franklin Respect Aretha Franklin Lady Soul Aretha Franklin & George Benson Love All The Hurt Away Aretha Franklin And George Michael I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) Astrud Gilberto The Girl From Ipanema Average White Band Pick Up The Pieces Azymuth Jazz Carnival Barry Biggs Side Show / I'll Be Back Barry Gray Terror In New York City Featuring Thunderbird 4 Barry Gray Journey To The Moon Barry Gray / David Graham (7) Thunderbird 2 Barry Gray / Matt Zimmerman (4) Sun Probe Barry White Just The Way You Are Barry White Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe Beastie Boys Fight For Your Right Beastie Boys No Sleep Till Brooklyn / Posse In Effect Beatrix Potter Read By David Davis (4) The Tales Of Beatrix Potter: The Tale Of The Flopsy Bunnies / The Tale Of Timmy Tiptoes Bebu Silvetti Spring Rain Beck Sexx Laws Beck Mixed Bizness Beck The New Pollution Beck Sissyneck Beck E-Pro Bee Gees World Bee Gees Jive Talkin' Bee Gees The Woman In You Beenie Man To Live Or Die (Remix) Ben E. King Stand By Me Ben Folds Five Army Bernard Cribbins The Hole In The Ground Bernard Cribbins Right, Said Fred Bessie Smith Empress Of The Blues Big Bill Broonzy Blues - Gospel - Spiritual Big Dee Irwin Swinging On A Star Billie Holiday Billie Holiday Billie Holiday with Tiny Grimes Sextet Blue Turning Gray Over You Billy Connolly D.I.V.O.R.C.E. Billy Connolly D.I.V.O.R.C.E. Black Grape In The Name Of The Father Blur Country House Blur End Of A Century Blur Charmless Man Bob Dylan Positively 4th Street Bob Gordon (2), Jack Montrose, Gerry Mulligan, Zoot Sims, Chet Baker, Jimmy Giuffre Jazz West Coast: An Anthology Of California Music Bob Marley & The Wailers Exodus Bob Marley & The Wailers Waiting In Vain Bob Marley & The Wailers Jamming / Punky Reggae Party Bob Marley & The Wailers Is This Love Bob Marley & The Wailers Is This Love Bob Marley & The Wailers Could You Be Loved Bobby Goldsboro Honey Bolt Action Five Tree Friend Tree Foe Bonnie "Prince" Billy Agnes, Queen Of Sorrow Boom Bip & Gruff Rhys Do's & Don'ts Bounty Killer Warning Box Tops The Letter Box Tops The Letter Brian Hyland Sealed With A Kiss / Ginny Come Lately Brian Wilson Good Vibrations Candi Staton Young Hearts Run Free Candi Staton Young Hearts Run Free Cannonball Adderley The Uptown Cannonball Adderley And His Orchestra The Uptown, Something Different Capitol K Pillow Carl Douglas Kung Fu Fighting Ch3vy Hard Massage Chaka Demus & Pliers Tease Me Chaka Demus & Pliers She Don't Let Nobody Chaka Demus & Pliers With Jack Radics & The Taxi Gang Twist And Shout Chaka Khan I'm Every Woman Charles Mingus Jazz Makers Charo And The Salsoul Orchestra Dance A Little Bit Closer / Cuchi-Cuchi Chic My Feet Keep Dancing Chicago (2) If You Leave Me Now Chris Barber's Jazz Band Chris Barber +1 -1 Chris Barber's Jazz Band Chris Barber +1 -1 Chris Barber's Jazz Band Chris Barber +1 -1 Chris Barber's Jazz Band Chris Barber +1 -1 Chris Barber's Jazz Band Chris Barber In Concert Part 2 Chris Barber's Jazz Band Chris Barber Jazz Parade - Vol. 1 Chris Barber's Jazz Band With Ottilie Patterson Chris Barber In Concert Part One Christopher Cross Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) Club Nouveau Lean On Me Coldcut Doctorin' The House Coldcut Re:volution Coldcut Noah's Toilet / Rubaiyat Coldcut Everything Is Under Control Coleman Hawkins Accent On Tenor Coleman Hawkins Bean And The Boys Coleman Hawkins The Hawk Returns, Part 1 Coleman Hawkins And His All Star Jam Band With Django Reinhardt Honeysuckle Rose Commodores Three Times A Lady Commodores Three Times A Lady Commodores Nightshift Commodores Easy Cozy Powell Dance With The Devil Dave & Ansel Collins Monkey Spanner Dave Davies Death Of A Clown / Susannah's Still Alive Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich Hold Tight / You Know What I Want David Bowie John, I'm Only Dancing (Again) (1975) / John, I'm Only Dancing (1972) David Graham (7) / Peter Dyneley / Sylvia Anderson Introducing Thunderbirds DeBow Crime / Improve Yourself Delroy Wilson Run Run Dennis Landry Miss Hard To Get / M' M' M' M' Good Dennis Landry Sing My Song / Concentration Derrick Morgan / Reggaeites Moon Hop / Harris Wheel Desmond Dekker You Can Get It If You Really Want Desmond Dekker & The Aces It Miek Detroit Emeralds Feel The Need In Me Diana Ross Gettin' Ready For Love Diana Ross It's My House Diana Ross I'm Coming Out Diana Ross Ain't No Mountain High Enough Diana Ross Remember Me Diana Ross I'm Still Waiting Diana Ross Surrender Diana Ross Touch Me In The Morning Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye You Are Everything Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye You Are Everything Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye You Are Everything Diana Ross & The Supremes Love Child Diana Ross & The Supremes Love Child Diana Ross & The Supremes I'm Livin' In Shame Diana Ross & The Supremes And The Temptations I'm Gonna Make You Love Me Diana Ross And Lionel Richie Endless Love Diana Ross, Lionel Richie Endless Love Dion (3) Ruby Baby / Donna The Prima Donna Dion (3) Runaround Sue Dionne Warwick Walk On By Dizzy Gillespie Sextet Jazz Makers DJ Shadow Dark Days DJ Shadow Stem DJ Shadow High Noon DJ Spooky Peace In Zaire (Dub Pistols Inna NYC Style) Django Reinhardt Django's Guitar Django Reinhardt Django Reinhardt And His Quintet Of The Hot Club Of France Django Reinhardt Et Quintette Du Hot Club De France Le Jazz Hot Django Reinhardt Et Quintette Du Hot Club De France Django Reinhardt Django Reinhardt, Quintette Du Hot Club De France Le Jazz Hot Dobie Gray Out On The Floor Dobie Gray Drift Away / City Stars Dobie Gray Who's Lovin' You Dobie Gray Loving Arms Dobie Gray Watch Out For Lucy Donna Summer I Feel Love Donna Summer I Feel Love Donna Summer Love's Unkind Donna Summer / Barbra Streisand No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) Doris Duke Feet Start Walking / How Was I To Know You Cared Doris Duke The Feeling Is Right / He's Gone Doris Duke Grasshopper / Please Come Back Doris Duke Congratulations Baby / Divorce Decree Douglas Turner Ward The River Niger Dr. Alimantado Best Dressed Chicken In Town Dr. Alimantado I Killed The Barber Dr. Alimantado & The Rebels (3) Born For A Purpose / Reason For Living Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show Sylvia's Mother Dudley Simpson Orchestra Blake's 7 Dusty Springfield Son-Of-A Preacher Man Dylan Thomas A Visit To America Dynasty I Don't Want To Be A Freak (But I Can't Help Myself) Earth, Wind & Fire With The Emotions Boogie Wonderland Easy Life Natural Featuring Erik Sumo Grasshopper Eddie Holman (Hey There) Lonely Girl Edith Piaf Milord Edith Piaf The Great Piaf Edwin Hawkins Singers Oh Happy Day El Vez The Mexican Elvis Electric Six Gay Bar Ella Fitzgerald You'll Never Know Ella Fitzgerald Manhattan Ella Fitzgerald Like Young Ella Fitzgerald The Moods Of Ella Ella Fitzgerald With A Song In My Heart Ella Fitzgerald 'Swinging with Ella' Ella Fitzgerald With The Buddy Bregman Orchestra Relaxing With Ella Ella Fitzgerald With The Buddy Bregman Orchestra Relaxing With Ella (No. 2) Elmore James Done Somebody Wrong / Pickin' The Blues / Dust My Broom Elton John Your Song Elvis Costello & The Attractions Oliver's Army Elvis Costello & The Attractions Oliver's Army Elvis Presley Way Down Elvis Presley With The Jordanaires A Big Hunk O' Love EMF Unbelievable Engineers Come In Out Of The Rain Engineers Forgiveness Eric B. & Rakim Paid In Full (Edited Version) Eric Donaldson A Weh We A Go Do Eric Donaldson Blue Boot Eric Donaldson Cherry, Oh Baby Errol Dunkley O.K. Fred Eumir Deodato Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001) / Spirit Of Summer Eumir Deodato Rhapsody In Blue / Super Strut Eumir Deodato Rhapsody In Blue / Super Strut Everything But The Girl Walking Wounded Faith No More Epic Faith No More Midlife Crisis Faith No More A Small Victory Faith No More A Small Victory Faith No More I'm Easy / Be Aggressive Faith No More Falling To Pieces Fat And Frantic Last Night My Wife Hoovered My Head Fats Domino My Blue Heaven / I'm In Love Again Fats Waller Swingin' At The Organ Fats Waller & His Rhythm Mamacita Fiddler's Dram Daytrip To Bangor (Didn't We Have A Lovely Time) Firehouse Five Plus Two Firehouse Five Plus Two Vol 3 First Choice Can't Take It With You / Gamble On Love Flanders & Swann More Excerpts From 'At The Drop Of A Hat' Flanders & Swann Favourites From 'At The Drop Of Another Hat' Flower Pot Men Lets Go To San Francisco (Part 1 And Part 2) Fluke Groovy Feeling Four Tet A Joy Four Tops Walk Away Renee Four Tops Reach Out I'll Be There Four Tops What Is A Man Four Tops It's All In The Game Four Tops It's All In The Game Four Tops Still Water Four Tops Just Seven Numbers (Can Straighten Out My Life) Four Tops Simple Game Funkadelic One Nation Under A Groove Funkadelic Cholly (Funk Getting Ready To Roll) / Into You Garnet Mimms & Truckin' Company What It Is Gecko Turner Monk Among Us Gene Chandler Get Down George Benson Give Me The Night George Benson Lady Love Me (One More Time) George Benson Never Give Up On A Good Thing George Chisholm And His Jazzers Crazy Party Time (And All That Jazz!) Gerry Mulligan Quartet Vol 3 Gilbert Bécaud That's The Way Glenn Miller Glenn Miller Glenn Miller And His Orchestra The Is Glenn Miller Vol. 1 Glenn Miller And His Orchestra This Is Glenn Miller Vol. 2 Gloria Gaynor I Will Survive / Never Can Say Goodbye Gloria Jones Come Go With Me / Tainted Love Gonzalez Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet Grange Hill Cast You Know The Teacher (Smash Head) Grange Hill Cast Just Say No Greyhound (4) Moon River Happy Mondays Step On Happy Mondays Step On Happy Mondays Kinky Afro Happy Mondays Loose Fit Happy Mondays Kinky Afro Harry Belafonte Hello Everybody Harry Enfield Loadsamoney (Doin' Up The House) Harry J. All Stars / Glen And Dave Liquidator / La La Always Stay Heinz Just Like Eddie Holkham Samphire Hopeton Lewis With The S.P.M's Grooving Out On Life Howard Tate That's What Happens Howard Tate Look At Granny Run Run / Half A Man Howard Tate Stop / Shoot 'Em All Down Howard Tate Get It While You Can / Glad I Knew Better Howard Tate Baby, I Love You Humphrey Lyttelton And His Band Jazz With Lyttelton (No. 3) Humphrey Lyttelton And His Band Jazz With Lyttelton Number 4 Humphrey Lyttelton And His Band Jazz With Lyttelton (No. 5) Humphrey Lyttelton And His Band Humphrey Lyttelton And His Band Idris Muhammad Boogie To The Top Inspiral Carpets This Is How It Feels Instant Funk Got My Mind Made Up Instant Funk Got My Mind Made Up J. T. Allen & Little Richard And His Band Working Hard / Freeway Crowd Jackie Edwards Johnny Gunman Jackie Edwards Oh Manio Jackie Edwards So Jah Say Jackie Edwards Come On Home / I Feel So Bad Jackie Edwards I Feel So Bad Jackie Edwards Johnny Gunman / So Many Ways Jackie Edwards Before The Next Teardrops Fall Jackie Edwards / The Aggrovators Heaven Just Known Jackie Wilson I Get The Sweetest Feeling James Sit Down James Taylor (2) You've Got A Friend Jane's Addiction Just Because Jane's Addiction Been Caught Stealing Janet Kay Silly Games Jelly Roll Morton With Johnny Dunn And His Jazz Band Treasures Of North American Negro Music Volume 4 Jimmy Cliff Reggae Night Jimmy Cliff Wonderful World, Beautiful People Jimmy Jones Good Timin' Jimmy Ruffin What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted / Baby I've Got It Jimmy Ruffin I'll Say Forever My Love Jimmy Smith Bucket Joe Bataan Latin Strut / Aftershower Funk Joe Daniels' Jazz Group Party Time In Dixieland Joe Dolce Shaddap You Face John & Ernest Super Fly Meets Shaft John Farnham You're The Voice John Graas Jazz Studio 3 - Volume 1 John Holt Help Me Make It Through The Night John Holt Help Me Make It Through The Night John Lennon Woman Johnny Cash Folsom Prison Blues Johnny Clarke None Shall Escape The Judgement Johnny Morris (3) The Sad Story Of Henry Junior Delgado Sons Of Slaves Junior Murvin / Jah Lion Police And Thieves / Soldier And Police War Junior Walker & The All Stars How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) Junior Walker & The All Stars Road Runner / Shotgun Kai Winding Quartet / The J.J. Johnson Quintet Jay And Kai Kaiser Chiefs Everyday I Love You Less And Less Kaiser Chiefs Oh My God Kaiser Chiefs Oh My God Ken Boothe Everything I Own Ken Boothe Crying Over You Ken Boothe Everything I Own Ken Colyer's Jazzmen And Back To New Orleans - Nr. 1 Ken Colyer's Jazzmen And Back To New Orleans Ken Colyer's Skiffle Group Ken Colyer's Skiffle Group Ken Colyer's Skiffle Group Ken Colyer's Skiffle Group Ken Colyer's Skiffle Group Ken Colyer's Skiffle Group Kenny Rogers & The First Edition Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town Kettel Atomic Tadley / APM Ketty Lester Love Letters King Cannon / Andy Capp Soul Pipe / Pop A Top King Curtis The Best Of King Curtis Kings Of Leon King Of The Rodeo Kings Of Leon Four Kicks Kings Of Leon The Bucket Kinny & Horne Why Me Kokolo Afrobeat Orchestra Donkey (Part 1 & 2) Kool & The Gang Steppin' Out Kool & The Gang Get Down On It Kool & The Gang Get Down On It Kool & The Gang Get Down On It / Summer Madness (Original Studio Version) Kool & The Gang Celebration Kool & The Gang Jones Vs Jones Kool & The Gang Joanna / Tonight Kool & The Gang Cherish / Celebration Kool & The Gang Ladies Night / If You Feel Like Dancin' Kraftwerk Neon Lights Kraftwerk The Model / Computer Love Kraftwerk Tour De France (Remix) Kraftwerk Autobahn Krush House Arrest Kylie Minogue Can't Get You Out Of My Head L7 Pretend We're Dead Ladysmith Black Mambazo Hello My Baby Lalo Schifrin Theme From The Master Gunfighter Lalo Schifrin Jaws Lalo Schifrin Theme From "Most Wanted" Lalo Schifrin Flamingo / Turning Point Lalo Schifrin Mission—Impossible Lalo Schifrin The Getaway / Self Destruct Lalo Schifrin The Man From Thrush / Blues A-Go-Go Lalo Schifrin That Night Lalo Schifrin Theme From Enter The Dragon Le Groupe X / Remigio Ducros Transfert 2002 / Scherzi Pesanti Le Tigre After Dark Leadbelly Sings And Plays Leadbelly Blues By Leadbelly Lee Arab / Cedric "Im" Brooks Now / The Chicken Lee Perry Kentucky Skank Lemon Jelly Nice Weather For Ducks! Len Barry Like A Baby Lionel Richie Dancing On The Ceiling Lionel Richie All Night Long Lizzie Miles / Billie Young The Blues They Sang London Elektricity The Strangest Secret In The World (45 Edit) b/w Pussy Galore Los Lobos La Bamba Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground I'm Waiting For The Man Loudon Wainwright III Five Years Old Loudon Wainwright III Cardboard Boxes Louis Armstrong The Hot Five Again Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra New Orleans Jazz Part 1 Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra Papa Dip Louis Armstrong Orchestra & Chorus / Louis Armstrong And His All-Stars What A Wonderful World / Cabaret MARRS Pump Up The Volume Madeline Bell / Alan Parker That's What Friends Are For Madness Embarrassment Madness Grey Day Madness Cardiac Arrest Madness House Of Fun Madness Tomorrow's Just Another Day / Madness Is All In The Mind Madness Michael Caine Madness One Step Beyond... Madness Work Rest & Play Madness It Must Be Love Madness It Must Be Love Madonna Express Yourself Madonna Vogue Manic Street Preachers Stay Beautiful Manic Street Preachers Life Becoming A Landslide EP Manic Street Preachers Love's Sweet Exile / Repeat Manic Street Preachers Slash 'N' Burn Manic Street Preachers Motorcycle Emptiness Mantronix Featuring Wondress Hutchinson Got To Have Your Love Manuel De Falla, Robert Veyron-Lacroix, Orquesta Nacional De España, Ataúlfo Argenta Harpsichord Concerto Mariah Carey Always Be My Baby Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Dancing In The Street Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Forget Me Not Marvin Gaye I Heard It Through The Grapevine Marvin Gaye What's Going On Marvin Gaye Too Busy Thinking About My Baby Marvin Gaye Abraham, Martin And John Marvin Gaye I Heard It Through The Grapevine Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell You Ain't Livin' Till You're Lovin' Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell The Onion Song Max Romeo War In A Babylon Max Romeo Chase The Devil Max Romeo Wet Dream / She's But A Little Girl Max Wall England's Glory McGuire Sisters Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight / Heavenly Feeling Mercury Rev Something For Joey Mercury Rev If You Want Me To Stay Mercury Rev Opus 40 Mercury Rev Goddess On A Hiway Mercury Rev Nite And Fog Mercury Rev Across Yer Ocean Michael Jackson Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough Michael Jackson Got To Be There Michael Jackson Rockin' Robin Michael Jackson Ain't No Sunshine Michael Jackson Ben Miles Davis Miles Davis No. 3 Miles Davis Porgy And Bess Miles Davis Miles Davis No. 2 Mint Edeltrance Monty Python Python On Song Moody Scott You Gotta' Be Motivated / One Man's Happiness Mr. Scruff & Seaming To Beyond Muddy Waters Muddy Waters Muddy Waters / Willie Mabon (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man / Poison Ivy Mugison Sad As A Truck Musical Youth Pass The Dutchie Nancy Sinatra Movin' With Nancy Napoleon XIV They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa! Nathan Bartell Top Goin' Down, Goin' Up Neil (2) My White Bicycle Neil (2) Hole In My Shoe Neil (2) Hole In My Shoe Neil Young Heart Of Gold New Order Fine Time New Order Round & Round New Order Blue Monday 1988 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Straight To You / Jack The Ripper (Acoustic Version) Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Nature Boy Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Straight To You / Jack The Ripper Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Straight To You / Jack The Ripper Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Breathless / There She Goes, My Beautiful World Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Get Ready For Love Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds & PJ Harvey Henry Lee Nina Simone I Loves You, Porgy Nina Simone My Baby Just Cares For Me Nina Simone Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter / Save Me Nina Simone Four Women Nina Simone Pastel Blues Nina Simone Whatever I Am (You Made Me) Nina Simone Ain't Got No - I Got Life Nina Simone Ain't Got No - I Got Life Nirvana Lithium No Artist Star Wars No Artist Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back No Artist Raiders Of The Lost Ark No Artist Droid World No Artist Star Wars: The Further Adventures - Planet Of The Hoojibs No Artist Star Wars Return Of The Jedi No Artist Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi™ - The Ewoks Join The Fight No Artist Gremlins™ - Story 2 - Gizmo And The Gremlins Ocean (3) Put Your Hand In The Hand Ofra Haza Im Nin'Alu Orbital Theme From The Saint Orbital III Orchestra Baobab / The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination Kelen Ati Len / The Preacher Man Orson Welles Court Room Scene From Compulsion Oscar Peterson Oscar Peterson Plays Harry Warren Otis Redding (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay Otis Redding (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay / I Can't Turn You Loose / (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction Otis Redding (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay / I Can't Turn You Loose / (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction Otis Redding The Dock Of The Bay Otis Redding And Carla Thomas Lovey Dovey Partners In Kryme Turtle Power Patti LaBelle / Harold Faltermeyer Stir It Up / The Discovery Paul Simon You Can Call Me Al Pearl Jam Even Flow Pearl Jam Jeremy Pearl Jam Daughter Pearl Jam Alive Percy Sledge When A Man Loves A Woman Peter Cook & Dudley Moore With Dudley Moore Trio Goodbyeee / Not Only But Also Peter Sellers The Best Of Sellers Pixies Planet Of Sound Plone Press A Key Pop Will Eat Itself Bulletproof! Pop Will Eat Itself Can U Dig It? Pop Will Eat Itself Can U Dig It? Pop Will Eat Itself Wise Up! Sucker Praying Mantis (3) Cheated Primal Scream Loaded / I'm Losing More Than I'll Ever Have Primal Scream Come Together Primal Scream Echo Dek Prince Buster Big Five Professor Longhair Mess Around Professor Longhair / Eddie Daniels (2) Going To The Mardi Gras / Going To The Mardi Gras / I Wanna Know Public Enemy Don't Believe The Hype Public Enemy Can't Truss It Pulp Sorted For E's & Wizz / Mis-Shapes Pulp Disco 2000 Pulp Something Changed Queen & David Bowie Under Pressure R. Dean Taylor There's A Ghost In My House R. Dean Taylor There's A Ghost In My House R.B. Greaves Take A Letter Maria R.E.M. Wendell Gee R.E.M. Its The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) R.E.M. The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite Ray Campi & The Snappers It Ain't Me Ray Charles Ol'man Time Ray Charles The Genius Hits The Road Ray Charles Sings The Blues Ray Charles And His Orchestra Busted / I'll Never Stand In Your Way Ray Charles And His Orchestra Hit The Road Jack / The Danger Zone Ray Charles And His Orchestra Unchain My Heart / But On The Other Hand Baby Ray Charles And His Orchestra At The Club / Hide 'Nor Hair Ray Charles And His Orchestra / Ray Charles Busted / Making Believe Razorlight Vice Renegade Soundwave Probably A Robbery... Robert Knight Love On A Mountain Top Roberta Leigh The Wonderful Story Of How You Were Born Rolf Harris Bluer Than Blue Rolf Harris Two Little Boys Rolf Harris / The Australian Doors Show Stairway To Heaven Rolf Harris And The Rhythm Spinners Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport Rose Banks Darling Baby Rose Royce Car Wash Rose Royce Is It Love You're After Roy Orbison Borne On The Wind Röyksopp Only This Moment Rufus Thomas Do The Funky Chicken Run-DMC Walk This Way Run-DMC You Be Illin' / Hit It Run Run-DMC Mary Mary Saint Etienne Only Love Can Break Your Heart Salt 'N' Pepa Let's Talk About Sex Salt 'N' Pepa Push It Sandy Brown's Jazz Band Sandy Brown's Jazz Band Screaming Trees Dollar Bill Seal Killer...On The Loose Señor Coconut Tour De France Senseless Things Hold It Down Shaggy Oh Carolina Shakatak Invitations Sharon Jones / The Dap-Kings I Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition Is In Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings What If We All Stopped Paying Taxes? Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings / The Dap-Kings Feat. Otis Youngblood Pick It Up Lay It In The Cut / Hard Eight Si Zentner And His Orchestra Lazy River Sister Sledge Lost In Music Sly & The Family Stone Family Affair Sly & The Family Stone Family Affair Smokey Robinson And The Miracles I Second That Emotion Smokie Featuring Roy Chubby Brown Living Next To Alice (Who The F**k Is Alice?) Snap! Rhythm Is A Dancer Sonic Youth 100% Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee Soul II Soul Featuring Caron Wheeler Back To Life (Club Mix) Space Magic Fly Spacemen 3 Big City - Drive Spacemen 3 Big City - Drive Spinners For All We Know Spiritualized Run / I Want You Spiritualized I Want You / You Know It's True (Inst) / 100 Bars (Flashback) Spiritualized Electric Mainline Spiritualized Do It All Over Again Spiritualized / Mercury Rev Good Dope, Good Fun / Boys Peel Out Spitting Image The Chicken Song Spitting Image The Chicken Song St. Winifred's School Choir There's No One Quite Like Grandma Stan Getz Blue Rhythm Jam Stan Getz Jazz Theme From Dr. Kildare Star Turn On 45 Pints Pump Up The Bitter (Brutal Mix) Stevie Wonder For Once In My Life / Angie Girl Stevie Wonder Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday / I'd Be A Fool Right Now Stevie Wonder Heaven Help Us All Stevie Wonder If You Really Love Me Stiff Little Fingers Listen Suede Saturday Night / Beautiful Ones Suede Metal Mickey Suede So Young Suede So Young Suede Stay Together Supergrass Alright / Time Sylvester You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) System 7 Miracle Tavares Don't Take Away The Music Ted Heath And His Music Swingin' Shepherd Blues Ted Heath And His Music The Madison Time (No. 1) The Adders & D.C. Drums The Soli The Barry Gray Orchestra Thunderbirds The Beano Players Cinderella The Beano Singers Little Bo-Peep The Believers (2) Across The Track The Bennito Sextet Plus One Psychedelic Meditation / My Sherry The Benny Goodman Quartet The Famous Quartet The Big Ben Dixieland Band Jazz Band Ball The Bob Brookmeyer Quartet Bob Brookmeyer Quartet The Broken Penis Orchestra Organ Failure The Cannonball Adderley Quintet Work Song The Chi-Lites Have You Seen Her? / Oh Girl The Chi-lites Oh Girl The Communards Never Can Say Goodbye The Congos Crystal Ball The Congos Row Fisherman The Cramps Can Your Pussy Do The Dog? The Cramps Bikini Girls With Machine Guns The Cramps Fever / Garbageman The Cramps Big Black Witchcraft Rock The Cure The Love Cats The Cure In Between Days The Cure Friday I'm In Love The Cure High The Dave Brubeck Quartet Take Five The Delfonics Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) The Delfonics La-La Means I Love You The Dells Medley: (a) Sing A Rainbow (b) Love Is Blue / Hallelujah Baby The Doobie Brothers Long Train Runnin' The Drifters You're More Than A Number In My Little Red Book The Drifters At The Club / Memories Are Made Of This / Saturday Night At The Movies The Drifters At The Club / Memories Are Made Of This / Saturday Night At The Movies The Dubliners Maids, When You're Young, Never Wed An Old Man The Dubliners Seven Drunken Nights The Dutch Swing College Band Featuring Sidney Bechet King Porter Stomp The Fatback Band Double Dutch The Flaming Lips Drug Machine The Flaming Lips Seven Nation Army The Flaming Lips Fight Test The Flaming Lips Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt. 1 The Flaming Lips Turn it On / Moth In The Incubator The Flaming Lips Do You Realize?? The Future Sound Of London Papua New Guinea The Future Sound Of London Lifeforms The George Shearing Quintet Latin Lace - Part 3 The Heptones Mistry Babylon The Hidden Cameras I Believe In The Good Of Life The Highlighters Band The Funky 16 Corners The Hives Hate To Say I Told You So The Jackson 5 The Love You Save The Jackson 5 I'll Be There The Jacksons Blame It On The Boogie The Jam David Watts / "A" Bomb In Wardour Street The Jam Going Underground The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion She Said The Justified Ancients Of Mu Mu It's Grim Up North The Katzenjammers Cars The Magic Numbers Love Me Like You The Mamas & The Papas California Dreamin' / Monday Monday The Marcels Blue Moon The Marvelettes Please Mr Postman / When You're Young And In Love The Marvels Featuring Donna Hinds / No.1 Station We'll Have A Ball / Hercules The Melodians / U-Roy Everybody Bawling / Everybody Bawling The Meters Cissy Strut / Here Comes The Meter Man The Mighty Diamonds Talk About It The Miracles The Tears Of A Clown / Who's Gonna Take The Blame The Miracles The Tears Of A Clown / Who's Gonna Take The Blame The Mock Turtles Lay Me Down The Monkees The Monkees The Moody Blues Go Now ! / It's Easy Child The Move Blackberry Way The Muppets Halfway Down The Stairs The Muppets Halfway Down The Stairs The New Mastersounds Stay On The Groove / You Got It All The Orb Assassin / Blue Room The Orb Perpetual Dawn The Oscar Peterson Trio Night Train The Others Stan Bowles The Platters Smoke Gets In Your Eyes The Pogues White City The Pogues Poguetry In Motion The Police Every Breath You Take The Polka Dots (5) Sucu Sucu The Polyphonic Spree Soldier Girl The Primitives Crash The Quintet Of The Year Jazz At Massey Hall The Raveonettes That Great Love Sound The Real Roxanne With Howie Tee (Bang Zoom) Let's Go Go / Howie's Teed Off The Ronettes Be My Baby / Tedesco And Pitman The Salsoul Orchestra Sun After The Rain The Seahorses Blinded By The Sun The Shadows Dance On ! 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I have an exported excel file from Discogs I can (I hope) send to anyone interested.
The value on Discogs is Min £2,090.53 Med £4,214.45 Max £8,469.03
If I could split the difference between the minimum and med I'd be happy. £3500? is that reasonable? UK ONLY. I'm in Suffolk but can travel for fuel costs

I'm someone who enjoys well executed films of any genre, because I try to appreciate/assess each film according to the genre conventions & creative intentions behind that film's respective genre. But even though I usually like a good 'mass padam' (Sphadikam, Kaththi, Bahubali etc) just as much as a good 'art' film (Vidheyan, Merku Thodarchi Malai, Masaan etc), I had found the first 20-30 minutes of KGF Ch 1 intolerable for the following reasons:
1) the epilepsy/migraine triggering editing - no exaggeration, there were relentless cuts literally every 2 seconds (that too for unnecessary reaction shots & such).
2) The first fight scene wasn't shot or choreographed in a particularly interesting manner.
3) The child actor playing Rocky really hammed up his already over-the-top dialogue. Not to mention the by-now groan inducingly repetitive "Amma paasam" & തള്ള് scenes.
4) The love track - I only saw the cringey AF beginning of it, and that was when I noped the f*** out of the film.
But a few months ago, I was feeling kind of down and played it on Prime again on a whim... The first act was still pretty bad imo, but as the actual plot & worldbuilding began to be revealed (especially from the pre-interval block onwards), I found myself getting more drawn into it, and realizing that unlike other logic & physics defying masala padams, the makers of KGF had actually given a pretty smart (yet simple) explanation for stuff that would usually make one roll their eyes - the story is narrated from the beginning by a really old dude (who is also shown to enjoy rousing the masses - represented by a waiter in the film - as well as be a bit unreliable; he accidentally jumps forward in his narration at times etc). So most of the R-E-A-L-L-Y over the top seeming stuff could have actually happened in a slightly more believable way, but kelavan athil masala ketti exaggerate cheythu തള്ളുന്നതായി karuthaan oru option padam tharunnundu.
In any case, I ended up quite liking the ambitious & different second half and climax of Ch 1 and so, was somewhat interested in Ch 2 as well. But then, I noticed how many critics I follow were actually giving it a significantly more positive review than the first one, saying that it addresses nearly all the flaws of its predecessor, while being way more epic etc, and this made me even more cautiously optimistic.
So finally, I watched KGF Ch 02 last night (Kannada with English subs)... And damn. Like, DAMN that was a good mass movie. So many things to like about it, and very little to dislike/criticize compared to the first one: The editing did vastly improve and even elevated the storytelling in most places (except ofc, for a promising car chase sequence which was ruined imo by too many cuts to black); visuals that oozed grandeur, power, & darkness in equal amounts, and heck;even the dumb 'romance track' from the first film at least had some point in this one (though you may still dislike how underwritten both that character & the relationship is).
But if there's one unique thing that makes KGF Ch 2 unlike any other mass padam (including its own predecessor) it's the film's AUDACITY. We've heard of people saying "Dream big" etc - but this director, from one of the smaller regional industries of India, has actually done it: Prashant Neel had built up an even more larger-than-life than usual "monster" through the first film... and then in this one, Neel has ACTUALLY given his monster an opponent powerful enough to pose a believable threat to him. The extreme (to put it mildly) acts he makes this "monster" commit throughout this film - elevated by Yash, who's added some decent acting this time, to his already stratospheric heights of swagger - which no director yet had the AUDACITY to put on screen... and actually making it all work as a solid film within the INDIAN (not just Kannada) cinema culture... THIS is what makes KGF Ch 2 a must-watch in theaters imo.
The film does both some really different stuff, and a few familiar stuff but on a whole different LEVEL than any other Indian commercial blockbuster till date; It really is the new benchmark or gold standard for the genre, that too for the entire country. So to anyone who's already made up their mind about this film's quality (or lack thereof) without even watching it, based on their very valid dislike of the first one... I'd say you're mostly right about Ch 1, but probably at least partially wrong about Ch 2 (I mean, yes - art is subjective, and disliking even this film is fine. It's only the improvement in nearly all areas of filmmaking, and how big a deal it deservedly has become within its own genre that's undeniable imo). But if you're someone who loves cinema & great theater experiences in general, do you really want to risk missing out on a film that's going to be talked about for at least a decade (for reaching a whole new high in its genre) on the big screen?
For this reason alone, I personally think it would be worth watching the beginning of KGF Ch 1, skipping from adult Rocky's intro to after Tamannah's item song (you get rid of most of Ch 1's cringe that way), and then watching the more interesting latter half of that film ... in preparation of a far superior, and possibly historically significant (for Indian commercial cinema at least) experience on the big screen. Just adding my two cents to KGF's mountains of gold :)
P.S. If there's one real storytelling negative here (even by commercial cinema standards), it's how a couple of character motivations - especially with regards to sparing enemies - seem inexplicable. Oh, and my personal wishful thinking that the antagonists - who are still quite impressive - had gotten some more screentime & writing devoted to them. Maybe some for the poor love interest as well. But other than that? KGF Ch 2 is commercial cinema GOLD & lightning in a bottle.

The girls return to the werk room after the elimination.
"That was the gag of the season" u/Ezidro3 sighs, eyes wide with disbelief.
"That was a gag AND a goop honey" u/KiwisRgr8 replies somberly.
The girls gather around the mirror and look at the lipstick message. It reads:
"Well I guess shaggin half the judges isn’t quite enough Good luck you hoes, love yall #teamslimkettyharrasedeziwirietta"
Kiwi laughs. "Well that message is... Pointed."
Rat nods. "Yep, she included everyone's name except... Erika's."
Once the aforementioned queen's name is spoken, the cast turns to look at her. She meets their stares with a steely, confident gaze. "Why don't you girls take a picture? It'll last longer."
"Why the FUCK did you do that?!" Slim roars, as she steps closer to Erika, seemingly ready to tear her throat out.
Erika scoffs. "Oh please! It's a competition, and I sent home MY competition! If the rest of you weren't already willing to do that, then that makes you weak."
Slim lunges at Erika, but is held back by Ketty and Ezidro.
Talking Head, u/slimthiccsnacc: Erika sent my best friend home. She meant everything to me in this competition. We were supposed to go all the way together. And she's ruined all of it. I'll never forgive her for this. NEVER.
Slim and Erika continue to scream at each other, exchanging verbal lashes, insults, and ire. u/Ezidro3 begins to panic. "Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck..." She murmurs to herself as she runs out of the werk room.
Talking Head, u/Ezidro3: "I am terrified of confrontation. One time at Starbucks I ordered a chai latte, and the barista asked for my name. I told her "Ezidro", and she said, "I'm sorry, did you say little bitch baby?" And... I just said yes. And then when a barista called out "Order for little bitch baby?" ...I got up and took the drink. Sure it was the most humiliated I've ever been, but at least everyone else was happy!"
Ketty crosses her arms and narrows her eyes at Ketty. "Erika, I can't believe you would send home Shasha. I'm honestly very disappointed in you. I always thought you were better than that."
Talking Head, u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend: "I'm secretly happy that Erika sent Shasha home. She was huge competition, and I'm glad she's out of my hair. However, I can't let anyone else know that."
Ketty continues shaking her head at Erika and clicking her tongue. "Not good at all. Very upset about this. Upsetti spaghetti."
Kiwi clears her throat. "Speaking of eliminations, who's lipstick is in your titty Ms. Ketty?"
Ketty nervously chuckles, before fishing the lipstick out of her bra. "I chose... u/DrownedHarassedRat".
The girls gasp in shock. Rat looks at Ketty with a hurt expression. "Wow..."
"It's nothing personal!" Ketty stammers. "It's just that Shasha had a win, and so it seemed unfair to send him home."
"So you'd rather send home your own daughter?!" Rat snaps back. "Well, I'm glad you let me know where we stand."
"That's not fair!" Ketty retorts. "You may be my daughter, but this is still a competition! You've won Fagula, and now it's-
"Wait, wait, wait..." Rat interrupts. "So that's what this is about? You're still mad that I won the Fagula crown and you were second, is that it? God you're such an awful mother. You treat my like garbage, and you're always so rude to me!"
"Take that back you idiot hooker pig!" Ketty roars. "I made my decision, and I won't let some snivelling brat of a daughter get in the way of my inedible destiny!!!"
Ketty and Erika go back and forth while Erika and Slim continue to argue. Meanwhile, Spencer finds a large watermelon, and puts it on her head. "Why am I serving?" She asks herself.
She attempts to take it off, but it won't come off. She begins to panic. "Ugh, should've listened to oomf when she told me that my neck was getting Demi thick..."
Erika turns to Rat. "Well I'M glad you're still here in this competition."
"Thanks girl" Rat replies. "At least SOMEONE wants me here..."
"Oh you're so full of shit Erika!!! You did this for yourself, and only for yourself!" Slim roars leaning in and staring her directly in the eyes.
Erika begins to smile, and then lets out a giggle. She begins to laugh harder and harder, until she's laughing uncontrollably. "What are you gonna do Slim, fight me? I'm 7 feet tall. I could crush you like a bug if I wanted to."
Slim scoffs and turns away. "It wouldn't be worth my effort. I'm out of here. I hope you're fucking happy." Slim walks away followed by Ketty and Ezidro who ducks her head and covers her ears with her hands to avoid having another panic attack. Simultaneously, Erika walks away from Slim tailed by Rat and Kiwi.
Spencer is the only person still in the werk room, running around and trying to get the watermelon off her head. She bumps into a wall, and falls on the floor. "Guys..." She laughs. "I think I just swallowed a seed. What if I get pregnant? Oomf is gonna be so mad at me."
Spencer is met with no response as she lies on the ground. "Um, hello? Guys? Guys?"
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🆂🅳🆁🅳🆁 ▅▀▅ █▄ █▄ ▄█▀ ▀█▀ ▅▀▅ █▀ ▄█▀TONIGHT, WITH JUDGES u/Grotesquette, u/KingKabs, u/Rupertonian, and u/VioletDior!

AND EXTRA SPECIAL GUEST SDRDR SEASON 2 WINNER, u/-_-whodat!

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It's a new day, and the girls walk into the werk room. Kiwi is wearing Lightning McQueen crocs. He twirls and poses for the cameras. "Kachow!!!"
The other girls groan in embarrassment. The werk room is is uncharacteristically quiet and the girls sit in silence for awhile.
Talking Head, u/ErikaGenerika: "The girls and I really got into it last night, so things are still a little awkward between us. It feels like I have a big target on by back now, and people are waiting for me to slip up."
V.O. YOU'VE GOT MOD MAIL!
Automoderator: If you call me a bitch, say it to my face 'cause this ain't no Spoiled's Best Friend Race! But when you need to call someone a bitch, might as well put it on a track. It's time for the bitch track! Write verses that tell the world what kind of queen you are, and put together a girl group performance fit for the main stage!
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The girls sit around the werk room working on their verses. Suddenly, u/VioletDior walks in. The girls all look up at her smile and clap as she bellows "Hello, hello, hello!"
Violet walks up straight-faced to Erika.
Violet : "Erika."
Erika : "Violet."
Talking Head, u/ErikaGenerika : "The tension in the work room is so strong right now, and I don’t even get to escape it talking to the judges. I literally saw Ruppi hacking a voodoo doll of me with an axe backstage. Like, it was kinda hot, but still!"
Violet: "Now, last week it’s obvious you really shook shit up when you sent home Shasha who wanted to stay over Rat who was at peace with leaving. Don’t you feel like you’ve put a target on yourself?"
Erika: "I’ve had a target on my back before this competition and I’m sure I’ll have one after. Like, I’ve literally been a minor in the presence of REDACTED. I’m sure I can handle a verse challenge."
Violet cackles, but then let’s her expression soften, leaning in and whispering "Arr! Lang may yer lum reek, and may a moose ne'er leave your girnal with a tear drop in his eye! Watch ye back, me lassie!"
Erika squints for a second, before fixing on a smile. "Wow! That really puts things into perspective. I feel ready to kill this challenge now."
Violet nods wisely. "Best of luck out there!"
She then walks over to Kiwi, who is seen excitedly humming and writing in a notepad.
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Violet : "Hi Kiwi, you seem to be making progress!"
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Kiwi looks up and grins. "I am! I got Widow’s verse, and considering she won with it I’m determined I can turn something great out."
Violet : "Sounds exciting! Can I hear a segment?"
Kiwi opens his mouth and releases a pitch only heard by dogs and the English.
Violet : ".....Wow!"
Talking Head, u/KiwisRgr8: "I really need to step my shit up now. We’re two episodes in and I still don’t have a win, and I’m REALLY not in the mood to go to the rant channel again."
Kiwi looks directly into the camera.
Violet pauses, before speaking up again : "Y’know Kiwi, the important thing with a verse is to have the syllables match up, be funny, but most of all show us who you are. Who is Kiwi? And what does she have to show?"
Kiwi hesitates, and then proceeds to ignore Violet and continue writing in her notepad.
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Violet : ".....Ok! Make us laugh!"
Talking Head u/Kiwisrgr8: "After my werk room chat with Violet I'm feeling a little nervous. But I'm confident in my verse. It's really funny and I filled it with jokes and references. After my low last week I really need a win to show my worth in this competition."
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Lights... Cameras.... Action!!!
u/Grotesquette struts the runway in her runway look.
u/Grotesquette: Welcome to the mainstage of SDRDR All Stars 3! Rupertonian, how are you tonight?
u/Rupertonian: No.
u/Grotesquette: Good to hear! KingKabs, are you ready to hear my girls' bitch on a track?
u/KingKabs: I know my way around a diss track! And so does my friend from Ohio, u/KimmaeMores!
u/Grotesquette: And VioletDior! Got any Irish jigs for us?
u/VioletDior: I'm Scottish... But yes ❤️
u/Grotesquette: And our special guest judge, the winner of season two u/-_-whodat! Thanks so much for coming!
u/-_-whodat: Wow. Nerve. We stan
u/Grotesquette: ....Okay, cool! Tonight I challenged my girls to write and perform their own bitch track verses. And then, tonight on the runway category is: All White Everything! All-Stars, start your engines! And may the best woman... Win!!!
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I'M THAT BITCH 👄

I-I-I'm that bitchI-I'm that bitchI-I-I'm that bitchThat's the way it isDon't-don't-don't you wishYou could be that richBut you ain't that bitchIt's unanimous
I-I-I'm that bitchI-I'm that bitchI-I-I'm that bitchThat's the way it isDon't-don't-don't you wishYou could be that richBut you ain't that bitchIt's unanimous
I-I-I'm that bitch
u/ErikaGenerika
I did something bad and you hoes were all stunned Bitch, I ain’t losing sleep ‘cause my sis already won I came here to sin, so I sent home somebody’s son And while I’m crushing dreams...girl I’ve only just begun Call me Bonkitha bitch, and I’m a 10 (BONK) Tryna gag elim me? Better try again E-R-I-K-A, crown your queen She a tea spiller, and she just sixteen!
u/DrownedHarassedRat
I'm that bitch serving the best DOB A winner cast as a gag, they call me Bebe Here for a second crown Pass the plague around They say robbed rat And that's a fact Lost Season 4 Then crowned by Matt High camp, congenial, so quirky, and spooky The name is Rat, bitch, let's have a kiki!
u/slimthiccsnacc
Goode Morning Fat Camp (Goode Morning Miss. Slim) Hope you got room, for me Sh-Sh-Sh-Sh-Sh-Sh-Sh-Sh Sharpie Hole I’m overweight And I’m gonna bring the pens to this prostate, If you think that I’m a bottom that’s a no mate, Mama, I don’t wanna suck nobody, I’m just here to eat lard and get left on read.
In case you forgotLet me remind you thatI-I-I'm that bitchI-I'm that bitchI-I-I'm that bitchThat's the way it isDon't-don't-don't you wishYou could be that richBut you ain't that bitchIt's unanimousI-I-I'm that bitchI-I'm that bitchI-I-I'm that bitchThat's the way it isDon't-don't-don't you wishYou could be that richBut you ain't that bitchIt's unanimous
I-I-I'm that bitch
u/Spencerietta
Blowing you away, like Tyra’s bomb Original Miss C, bodying this song She’s a skinny gay icon hailing from Chi-Town Gonna sit on that throne, bitches better bow down I’m comin’ for the title, beatin’ all these queers Boutta leave them hoes behind in a trail of tears With bestie to my leftie and oomf to my right Spencie’s in this bitch and I’m serving tonight!
u/Ezidro3
Hey I’m Ezidro, Miss Bottom if you’re naughty! Just like my girls Fleshfag, Whiite, and Miss Rat Giving lousy style, boot it in the chat I’m not just the bottom bitch anymore Spent time honing my craft with all the other queers So “Ezidro, you’re safe”, that’s how I say cheers! From the streets of Kabs’ kitchen that’s full of liquor This beat is so bitchin’, you better say “winner!”
In case you forgotLet me remind you thatI-I-I'm that bitchI-I'm that bitchI-I-I'm that bitchThat's the way it isDon't-don't-don't you wishYou could be that richBut you ain't that bitchIt's unanimous
I-I-I'm that bitchI-I'm that bitchI-I-I'm that bitchThat's the way it isDon't-don't-don't you wishYou could be that richBut you ain't that bitchIt's unanimous
I-I-I'm that bitch
u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend
K-E-T-T-Y's in town If I lose this I'll have a meltdown Watch me whine my way to the crown Feeling petty? Uh-uh Call miss Ketty! Cause drama and Phiphics Is what I'm bringing here Grot give me the win or I'll call you a queer From some scoots To top toots I'm serving kitsch Give me my check now YOU FUCKING BIT- AH!!
u/KiwisRgr8
Kiwi’s in it tonighty, bitches gonna spite me This ass so phat you can’t grip it tightly Spell coconut make him wheeze that high G Kiwi Von'Froot, Ka-chow like Lightning Ms. Appa is my ride, take to the skies Heaux get mad smoke it up I’m queen HIGH Oh yes Wendy Whaleums loves to stroke these thighs And I'm still standing dolls, I ain’t quitting this time!
In case you forgotLet me remind you thatI-I-I'm that bitchI-I'm that bitchI-I-I'm that bitchThat's the way it isDon't-don't-don't you wishYou could be that richBut you ain't that bitchIt's unanimous
I-I-I'm that bitchI-I'm that bitchI-I-I'm that bitchThat's the way it isDon't-don't-don't you wishYou could be that richBut you ain't that bitchIt's unanimous
I-I-I'm that bitch
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The performance ends and all the girls pose. The judges all erupt in applause for the girls.
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🎶 BATTLE FOR YOUR LIFE, BABYLON

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Grotesquette: First up, it's u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend!
u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend: For my white I'm serving pure art. Ketty's brand is the spirit that enters art and makes it her bitch. The fact that I'm an angel represents my purity and kind soul
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Grotesquette: Up next, u/KiwisRgr8!
u/KiwisRgr8: Something something white supremacy joke and tired racist caricature. Why it gotta be white? *insert Michelle chuckle* Serving hotel bedsheets the house down boots. I just hope they’re clean
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Grotesquette: Hi besties! It's u/Spencerietta!
u/Spencerietta: Tonight I am serving you ice cold goddess covered head to toe in icicles and crystals. I got my good fur on and I am stomping down this runway. Nyaas!
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Grotesquette: Coming right up, it's u/Ezidro3!
u/Ezidro3: I am serving you pure white catholic beauty completely covered in linding white elegance. My rhinestones are white, my jewelry is white, and would you look at that, so is my skin! Might as well pray to me now.
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Grotesquette: Next up, u/ErikaGenerika!
u/ErikaGenerika: Here today I am serving you a GORGEOUS thigh high boot and nude illusion moment, wearing the color of my people 🤍 CRACK-SOLUTELY this!!!'
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Grotesquette: u/slimthiccsnacc is coming back!
u/slimthiccsnacc: Being the virgin hole I am, I thought we not show my purity it this beautiful floating gown that shimmers when the light touches. From the black runway on S4 to now, I’m here to show you how I’ve sharpied up and elevated whilst being a holy TOP NOT BOTTOM.
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Grotesquette: Up next, u/DrownedHarassedRat!
u/DrownedHarassedRat: On season 4, I dressed up as a crow and landed in the bottom. But now that I have been given a second chance, I am rebirthing and rebranding into a virgin. Don't mind the blurred face, it's for copyright reasons.
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🎶 Battle for your Life, Babylon

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Grotesquette: Welcome All Stars. When I call your name, please step forward.

u/ErikaGenerika

You are safe. Please step to the back of the stage.
Erika grabs the edges of her outfits and curtsies to the judges, with a wink and a sly smirk.
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The rest of you represent the tops and bottoms of the week. Now let's begin with the judges' critiques, starting with... u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend!
Violet: I think this was my favourite verse of the night, solely because you managed to make Nicky’s verse catchy for me. The rhyme scheme and syllables were spot on, and you managed to condense your personality perfectly in the verse. This runway is.. not what I would’ve expected from you taking your last few runways into account, but I always find it interesting when art is used over a human model, so I’ll let it slide. I just think that you’re on a roll right now, and I love seeing this level of content from you that is so distinctly ‘Ketty’ - so please keep it up!!
Grotesquette: Personally I disagree with Violet's critique, I love your runway tonight! It's rare to see a queen who can create a runway look that's aesthetically pleasing yet campy and comedic. Your a comedy queen who also has an eye for fashion, and it shows in each of your runway decisions. As for your verse, it was hilarious and well constructed. Ever since episode one, you've hit the ground running and I'm so proud to see it.
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Moving onto u/Ezidro3!
Ruppi: Miss safe no more huh? I'm glad I can finally judge you now that you're here. Sadly, Miss Safe is now falling back into old habits. That gown is spectacular, and for a white runway you nailed it. It's so good that it's giving me flashbacks girl, isn't that just so precious? Your verse. Ezidro, its an AABBCCDD rhyme scheme. You could've easily said Ratty instead of Rat, but because of the rhymes not working the entire verse looked and sounded skewed. On top of that, it just started flat and kinda went nowhere. You've been doing consistent in the competition but tonight was a blip for you.
Violet: In this competition so far, you have played it safe. But tonight... I wish you had continued to play safe. I hate to say it, but none of this was good. Like, NONE of it. There was no rhyme, no jokes, and aside from the line about being safe it felt so vague it could’ve been written by anyone. Whilst I do love your runway tonight because I’m a whore for religious aesthetics, I just feel like this challenge was a big miss for you.
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Up next, u/DrownedHarassedRat!
Grotesquette: Everyone take a look at Rat right now! This is how you win this competition! After an abysmal night last week, this is such a strong showing. Your verse was absolutely flawless, and I wouldn't change anything about it. It showcased the signature wit we've come to associate with you, along with your quirky sense of humor. Also this runway look is simply gorgeous. I'm extremely happy with your work tonight.
-_-whodat: Omg werk icon! Your verse manages to stay fun and referential while keeping a genuine good flow and rhythm. It’s often hard to find the balance there so we stan nyasss. And your runway is absolutely beautiful, but no surprises there queen. I am so happy to see you get your redemption today rat. Hope you keep it up!
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Next up, u/KiwisRgr8!
Ruppi: Okay, christ, I'm gonna need a moment. WHAT, the fuck. You had Widow Von Du's verse and somehow you took that verse and made it SO bad. The beat and the syllables match but there wasn't ONE line that didn't make me wince. ALSO, why would you reference yet another cursed moment like your Lightning? The verse was painful, I'm sorry there's no other way to put it. The runway. Jesus, have we learned nothing from Manila Luzon, don't wear bed sheets. Albeit pretty bed sheets. It's still.....a piece of sheet.
Kiwi: Wow, that wasn't a very Kachow thing to say...
Ruppi: No, no, we said we were gonna stop that remember? Listen I know you have skills and the chops, but it's a classic Jan situation where you do WAYYYY too much to something that could be so simple, every line comes off SO try hard, and to the point where its so discomforting to read. Just, you don't have to do everything, add everything at once in a verse.
-_-whodat: I will say I appreciate your runway, it is pretty and the fact it looks like bedsheets is excused by the self awareness with the logo. However, your verse was definitely not the strongest. Although it has fun lines, it often loses its flow and becomes hard to follow.
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Up next, u/Spencerietta!
Spencer: Hi. :)
The judges all cackle.
Grotesquette: Tonight on the runway you look absolutely stunning. This dress is so elegant, and I'm glad you didn't throw everything on and call it a day. Your verse was really fun. It cracked me up, and you definitely used it to tell the judges about what type of queen you were, which was what we were looking for. Overall, this was another great night for you.
Violet: Out of all the verses tonight, I think you changed the lyrics the most and I have a lot of respect for that - you never relied on a ‘Spencie is her name’ or ‘Being a good oomfie is her game’, for example - you made sure every line was undeniably your own lyrics and not just a Mad Libs fill in. You were at a disadvantage because you literally wrote a full song for your talent show, but these lyrics still felt fresh and new. I think your runway relies less on the beauty of the dress and more so on the looks of the model, but regardless this was a great challenge for you and you delivered!
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Finally, u/slimthiccsnacc!
KingKabs: Ladies, Fellas, sons and daughters. My fellow countrymen. Have you heard the news? Slims a top! Well, more specifically, SLIM IS NOT A BOTTOM and...
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We do not care.
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Gigi's verse is understandably hard to work with given a lot of it has to do with the delivery rather than the read through. That said there are still elements to her verse in which she simply states things, but are effectively fierce. If you don't want to translate the same fierceness through your verse you can be funny. If not funny, then clever. Fierce, funny, clever. Not one of those 3 occurred. The verse was weighed down with a litany of attempts at the same 3 jokes that weren't executed well the first or 5th time we got to them. It was just a demonstration in self deprecative humor and repetition. You packed a lot into your verse rather than focusing on having to say less like with your last line "Im just here to eat lard and get left on read", it's clunky and too many syllables are happening. "Im just hear to eat and still get left on read" is equally effective if not more clever. You really were doing the most with the verse that had the least.
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Onto your runway and we have a bottom joke...again.
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We do not. Care.
Slim: Oh....
Ruppi: Let's start with the positives, before I lay down the absolute negatives. At the end of the day it was a sparkly gown, with not that much else left. Hell not even a head laughs albeit gorgeous it was very basic and with your runways you served in Season 4 I expect so much better. Your verse now. Whew. Gigi's verse is all about presenting yourself as strong and having an attitude, and your verse kinda just made it seem...pathetic? The fat joke that was made ONCE to you being repeated over and over, saying fat camp, and then the "Oh I'm not a bottom, I'm a top" trope is so played out at this point. It's become a cliche. And, it takes a while for something to be cliche and you managed to do it in under 4 months. The "Eat Lard" line did get me so there is something positive in that so kudos, but with what you were serving before last week, this week was just a BIG crash.
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Grotesquette: Now, based on the judges' critiques, I have made some decisions.

u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend

u/DrownedHarassedRat

You are the top 2 All Stars of the week.

u/Spencerietta

Great job tonight. You're safe.

u/slimthiccsnacc

...You're safe. You may step to the back of the stage.

This means

u/Ezidro3

u/KiwisRgr8

You are in the bottom 2.

u/DrownedHarassedRat and u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend, each of you need to decide which of the bottom two you will eliminate if you win the lipsync. So, while you queens deliberate in the werkroom, the judges and I will be... using AAVE.

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Who should win the lip sync? Vote here! Voting closes soon.

The girls return to the werkroom after the elimination.
"I can't believe she's gone." u/DrownedHarassedRat sighs sadly.
Ezidro turns. "Is she even gone? For all we know, she's running down the halls of our filming location."
The other girls shudder at the terrifying visual Ezidro has provided them with.
u/ErikaGenerika clears her throat. "Anyway, congratz to our top two bitches for turning out that lip sync!!!" The other girls all whoot and cheer.
"How did it feel to send u/Penelopetration home?" u/KiwisRgr8 inquires.
Spencer shrugs. "At the end of the day, I could never send bestie home. And Ketty is bestie."
"Awwwww!" Ketty squeals as she runs over to hug Spencer. As the two embrace Ketty looks into the camera, and smiles malevolently, sliding her index finger along her throat. The girls settle on the couches to continue their discussion.
"So Shasha, who's lipstick did you choose?" u/Ezidro3 asks.
Shasha pulls out the lipstick from underneath her bra. "I also chose Penelope." She sighs. "I just don't feel like she brought it as hard as she needed to. This is All Stars 3, and everything needs to be incredible, or you'll find yourself going home."
Talking Head: u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend: "Some viewers might find it strange that Shasha chose Penelope's lipstick instead of her strongest competition's. But the reason behind her decision is simple: She's whipped."
Producer: By you?
u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend: What's that supposed to mean?!
Shasha sighs. "I really wanted to win that lip sync, but Spencer you turned it the fuck out. Congratulations bitch."
Slim scoffs. "I don't know what the judges were thinking. I mean... u/Spencerietta winning? And me only safe? What the fuck is up with that?!" The other girls gasp at Slim's harsh words. Spencer stops looking at herself in the mirror to glare at Slim. Tense silence permeates the air.
Finally, Spencer speaks. "So who do you think should've been in the top 2?"
Slim reaches his hands up to the ceiling and stretches casually. "Personally I think it should've been Shasha and I." The other girls are shocked, and began gawking amongst each other.
u/ErikaGenerika: I was feeling a little down about my low placement, but this drama is giving me all the life I needed!
Rat speaks. "You really don't think Spencer should've been in the top 2? His rap was amazing and the judges loved it."
Slim rolls his eyes. "Pardon me if I don't think insulting people is a top two worthy talent."
"Girl, where is this coming from?" Spencer retorts. "I could say I don't think a high school ballet deep cut isn't a talent, but I won't because I'm literally bestie."
Gasps and squawks fill the werk room as the girls observe the standoff between the two.
Talking Head: u/slimthiccsnacc Shasha and I are dancers. We use our bodies to share an important message. Drag should be about spreading positivity and love, and I just feel like Spencer isn't doing that. This win has gotten to her head, and I'm gonna have to take her down a few notches.
u/KiwisRgr8 is cackling. "On that note, let's get out of all this shit and go to bed!" The girls begin de-dragging and removing their makeup.
While applying a makeup wipe to her eyebrows, Erika leans to whisper into Spencer's ear. "I can't believe Slim went off on you like that."
Spencer laughs. "Oh girl, I'm already over it."
Dramatic music intensifies 🎶
Talking Head: u/Spencerietta: Slim said that I shouldn't have been in the top two. And personally, I think he deserves death for that.
Dramatic music reaches crescendo 🎶
The camera zooms in on Spencer's face as he puts a broom on his head and looks at himself in the mirror. He smiles at his reflection. "Omg, why am I serving?"
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TONIGHT, WITH JUDGES u/Grotesquette, u/KingKabs, u/Rupertonian, and u/VioletDior!

AND EXTRA SPECIAL GUEST STEVE HARVEY!

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Shasha and Slim enter the werk room hand in hand, skipping happily. The other girls follow after them. Ketty rolls her eyes. "At least some of us are having fun."
Talking Head: u/SlimThiccSnacc: "It's a new day in the werk room, and I'm having a ball with my best pal Shasha. I'm ready to take on this next challenge, no matter what Grot throws at us!"
"So..." Rat begins, "Are we all ready to get along now, or are we gonna fight some more?"
"Oh, please." Kiwi sneers. "I didn't quit my job as Wendy Williams' P.A. to get along with you heifers. I'm here to win, and I don't care who gets their feelings hurt in the process!"
"The fruit one talks to much" Ketty scoffs. "Does anyone have a blender?" The other girls laugh while Kiwi rolls her eyes.
V.O. YOU'VE GOT MOD MAIL!
Automoderator: You know what they say, a family that slays together, stays together! Even if there's a feud here and there, a fierce family is always the perfect snatch!
"Oh my God..." Kiwi breathes. "Are we playing snatch game family feud?!" The other girls jump up and down and squeal with excitement.
Automoderator: "HELLO HELLO HELLO! All Stars! Now it's time to play... Snatch Game Family Feud! We wanna see your best celebrititty impersonations! Good luck and don't funk it up!"
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The girls begin getting ready for snatch game.
u/KingKabs walks into the werk room. "What's up, bottoms?!" He hollers as the girls cheer. He walks up to Ketty.
Kabs: "Hey Ketty!"
Ketty turns to look at Kabs, and smiles. "Why hello stranger!"
Kabs: "Who are you planning on doing for snatch game?"
Ketty giggles and motions to the costume pieces in front of her.
Kabs: "Now I see a helmet, a jacket, and a pamphlet detailing why social distancing is a scam. Are you doing... Gigi Goode?"
"Yep!" Ketty replies.
Kabs: "Well, that should be interesting to say the least. You know, you were in the bottom two last week so it's even more important for you to impress the judges tonight."
Ketty's shoulders slump as she nods. "I know.... I'm going to try my best. I gotta get out of this slump so that I can fulfill my inedible destiny.
Kabs: "Do you mean... Inevitable?"
Ketty narrows her eyes at Kabs. "I meant what I said."
Kabs: "Alright, I'll let you get back to it. Thanks, Ketty."
Talking Head: u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend: Snatch game is about making the judges laugh. Even though I'm a gorgeous stone cold betty with a juicy lunchable booty, I can still hang with the guys and crack a few jokes. I just need to show that to the judges.
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u/KingKabs walks over to u/Spencerietta, who is combing out a ratty wig full of food particles and lint.
Kabs: "Oh my.... What's going on here? Are you playing Muk from Pokemon or something?"
Spencie laughs at Kabs' comment. "Close! ❤️ I'm actually playing Demi Lovato."
Kabs: "Oh.... Um, so how do you plan on making her funny?"
A smile graces Spencie's lips. "I'm so glad you asked girl. Just volley a few questions to me!"
Kabs: "Alright! So Demi, do you prefer hamburgers or hotdogs?"
"Hm... I would have to say I prefer both because I'm a dirty little pig girl who lives in the mu-" Spencer pops open a bottle of pills, pours it into his mouth, and starts convulsing and foaming at the mouth, until he finally collapses onto the floor.
He then gets back up and looks at Kabs. "And basically she'd lie there like that for the rest of snatch game because she od'd on sleeping meds again. She's so annoying!"
Kabs: "......Yeah, you are completely forbidden from doing that. You're going to need to go with a different choice. Good luck Spencer."
Talking Head: u/Spencerietta: Girl, I have no idea who I'm going to do now if I'm not allowed to play Demi. Ugh, I swear she ruins EVERYTHING. Demi this is why we hate you!"
The girls continue to prepare for snatch game as lights flash, and busy L.A. city life zooms by.
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Snatch Game Family Feud 👪

(Click on the link to read!)
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Lights... Cameras.... Action!!!
u/Grotesquette struts the runway in her runway look.
u/Grotesquette: Welcome to the mainstage of SDRDR All Stars 3! Rupertonian, serving looks and stunting pretty!
u/Rupertonian: I'm the wench from New York city!
u/Grotesquette: KingKabs is also here with us tonight-y!
u/KingKabs: Serving Aphrodite! Even though the french would call her, "La Venus".
u/Grotesquette: And VioletDior is here! Are you excited?
u/VioletDior: Yep! Can't wait to see this shit in the tea checker!
Grotesquette cackles loudly.
u/Grotesquette: And finally, we have the esteemed host of family feud, Steve Harvey ( u/Eufreka) with us as a special guest judge!
Steve Harvey: What’s up Grotesquette! Now audience when I tell you that this man... this dude is a hard worker and is very talented at what he does which is...stares at automod waiting for an answer
u/Grotesquette: Drag...
Steve Harvey: Yes drag and hosting this show.
u/Grotesquette: Awww thanks Steve and by the way I love your suit, come on all burgundy.
Steve Harvey: Yep I’m burning this after I leave from here!
u/Grotesquette: Tonight, my girls played the snatch game. And on the runway, category is: Ruffles! All-Stars, start your engines! And may the best woman... Win!!!
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🎶 BATTLE FOR YOUR LIFE, BABYLON

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Grotesquette: First up, it's u/ErikaGenerika!
u/ErikaGenerika: On the runway tonight, I was once but a simple bud on s4, with potential but not ready for the world just yet. Now, after s5 and other experiences, I have FULLY bloomed into the one and only ALL STAR I was meant to be. That's right, I'm making my own storyline #MizCracker style. <3
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Grotesquette: Up next, it's u/DrownedHarassedRat!
u/DrownedHarassedRat: This gown might look thin, but it's as heavy as the mistakes of my Snatch Game Character. I sweat easily so I'm actually not wearing undergarments but don't tell that to anyone!
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Grotesquette: Coming right up, u/ShashaStan!
u/ShashaStan: I'm using this oppertunity to redeem my red runway from fagula. I feel expensive as SHIT, and no one can tell me i don't look good.
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Grotesquette: Next up, we have u/Ezidro3!
u/Ezidro3: Oh y’all wanted ruffles? Well I AM the ruffles, bitch! I’m not holding back with this outfit, OH AT ALL. From wig to heel, I am covered in this gorgeous deep bloo- I mean.. red that gets darker as you go down, and it’s so fierce. It’s stunning, and I’m stunning, so it’s a match made in heaven!
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Grotesquette: Up next, u/KiwisRgr8!
u/KiwisRgr8: You wanted ruffles? Well HERE! I am serving Ruffles™️ cheddar and sour cream couture on this runway tonight hunny with this tulle favríc. Baby I’m your champ, I’ll give you camp, I’ll be werkin’ up a twerkin’ as I’m turning up the amp!
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Grotesquette: Next up, u/slimthiccsnacc!
u/slimthiccsnacc: Layers on layers, this crystallised gown is beaded for the gods upon my right side of the bodess to accentuate that whilst I am covered in ruffles, I can still have a defined body to highlight my curves and ‘slim’ side. Both sides of my garment are beautiful regardless of size so I want to grace this runway showing you can love yourself no matter your shape.
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Grotesquette: Guess who? It's u/Spencerietta!
u/Spencerietta: Tonight I am serving Hollywood glamour on the runway. It's cute, it's ruffles, and it’s fa- burp it’s fash- burp it’s fashion.
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Grotesquette: Well, well, well... It's u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend!
u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend: I am here to ruffle some feathers yas and tulle! When I was 5 we used to have some beautiful purple flowers blooming at night and I wanted to pay homage to that. I am looking sickening in my purple eleganza. Eat your heart out Ra'jah
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🎶 Battle for your Life, Babylon

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Grotesquette: Welcome All Stars. When I call your name, please step forward.

u/Ezidro3

u/Spencerietta

You are safe. Please step to the back of the stage.
Ezidro collapses to the floor with relief. Spencer laughs, and then helps her up. The two walk away.
Talking Head: u/Ezidro3, I'm completing destroying this competition. Who would've thought that my wildest dreams could come true one day?
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The rest of you represent the tops and bottoms of the week. Now let's begin with the judges' critiques, starting with... u/slimthiccsnacc!
Violet: Doing a character only half the judging panel knew was a risky move - so the fact that we ate it up shows the level of content you produced tonight. Everything from the directives to the text style was spot on. You’re improving in this competition, and I love seeing it so much! My only critique for you tonight is that I’m not the biggest fan of your runway - I just wish it wasn’t as muted. Regardless, this was still a great night for you and you should keep this energy up.
Slim: Thank you so much!
Ruppi: Slim, the moment you said you were doing Charity Shop Sue, I immediately thought, "Yikes, this is gonna put him in the bottom for sure." And after tonights episode, it's difficult for me to admit I'm wrong but you did wonderful. You brought Sue to life, with her exact mannerisms, the way that she talks, the chewing of the gum, the "He touched me tit." It was all so brilliant and so perfect. My only downside with the performance was that you relied heavily on some of the same stunts, the constant looking at the camera and chewing gum. A few times would've been fine, I think you went SLIGHTLY overboard. Your runway, however, not my favourite, it was a bit dull with the colour and didn't look as flattering. However, great night for you tonight slim I'm proud.
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Moving onto u/KiwisRgr8!
Ruppi: Goodness, before I even get to your runway. Lightning McQueen. Christ on a fucking bicycle, what did I just see? It was just...so off. It almost was me watching a weird dystopian horror show where McQueen was now a prostitute salesman telling his story to a bunch of grandchildren as he smoked a cigarette. It was funny at times, but oof, it was definitely a train wreck to watch, even though I laughed, but probably not for the right reasons. It's definitely one of the, (I don't wanna say worst) not best of the night. However, I do commend you for taking a risk and doing something NO one has ever done before, and you had every power to make it funny and not cursed, but you just didn't do that tonight. Your runway however, is one of my favourites. The way it moves, the colours it's just all so pretty, so I will commend you on that.
Steve Harvey: You were a car....right? Yeah dude it wasn’t funny. When I read that you did a car, I told myself wow some of these dudes are gonna make me laugh. It started off funny with promise but then it just stalled off. You see what I did there Grot? Chuckles to himself I’m proud of that one...
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Up next, we have u/ErikaGenerika!
Grot: After episode one, I was a little worried about you. You seemed super in your head, and almost detached from the competition. This snatch game erased all fear I had about your viability in this competition. It was current, topical, and still hilarious. The "Thank you 💖" at the end of every sentence was amazing, and the jokes were very well thought out. This was a great night for you.
Erika: Omg, Perry ate a yacht! 😍
Ruppi: Your runway is definitely a step up from last week, the floral patterns on the dress and incredible to look at and the colour palette ugh just perfection. You could’ve gone more in with the ruffles but it’s still a good look none the less. Your Tati Westbrook was just so good. You’re known for your snatch games after s5 and just seeing how you brought her character to life and kept her to be the same snivelling white woman while she was talking to Grot and even asking for a time out was ingenious. To cap it off you never had a full answer everything hit the mark and ending every part with thank you just was the icing on top of the cake. You finally came back strong after last week so keep up the good work!
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Next up, it's u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend!
Violet: Last episode, you really struggled - but tonight - this is the Ketty I’ve been waiting for. The fact that you were critiqued for being stiff and flipped it on us by playing a literally stiff character is.... genius. I just think your Gigi was hilarious...... bitch. Tonight on the runway, it’s another hit for me. This is the energy I need from you all season, and I’m so happy you didn’t let your initial wobble defeat you.
Grot: This was probably my favorite performance of the night. The jokes were all so Goode, and it's clear you put your all into this snatch game. You showed us the signature wit and humor the judges have been looking for from you, and I couldn't be prouder.
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Up next, u/DrownedHarassedRat!
Kabs: A Shane Dawson snatch game has relentless amounts of potential and the skill level displayed in yours tonight is on par with the usual suspects who did 4 minutes of research on BeautyGuruChatter's dramageddon megathread. It flatlined at the beginning with your introduction and and not much was done to revive it beyond covering all of Shane's buzzword controversies casually as if to knock off notches in a bullet point list. Ultimately it wasn't good my dear and you had so much material to work with for that tepid portrayal. Your runway is absolutely divine.
Rat: ....Thanks?
Steve Harvey: Shane Dawson.... I’ve heard about this “man” in the news. Yeah not funny again sorry man. It was sort of one note you started off controversial and never went anywhere else with it and erm... that’s it
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Next up, u/ShashaShtan!
Kabs: That was very frenetic, unfocused. I would love to say that the absurdity of playing a character with such an un-established background paid off, but it didn't. It reads as if you're grasping at straws for a character that limply exists and the result is an unfunny, seemingly black coded, milquetoast whore of an alt. Your runway is gorgeous.
Ruppi: I have to agree with Kabs. Your gown tonight is exquisite, I love the colour, and I love the face piece, and that explosion of ruffles at the bottom my eyes gravitated RIGHT towards it, it was wonderful. Onto your snatch game. Yeesh, you started off strong last week but this week, damn that was a painful crash landing to watch. JoshuaBassetsCum is not the BEST choice for snatch game just because their mannerisms are just one note, and you could've gone beyond the one note to make it funnier but it was just the same "Haha cum, sex, fuck this bitch" joke that we hear over and over. It's a hard character to begin with cuz there's not much to go into, and on top of that it seems like you didn't try to push it further than the classic Hipp-....I mean...Joshua humour.
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Grotesquette: Now, based on the judges' critiques, I have made some decisions.

u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend

u/ErikaGenerika

You are the top two all stars of the week.

u/Slimthiccsnacc

Great job tonight. You're safe.

u/KiwisRgr8

...You're safe. But let it be known, this was almost a bottom 3 performance for the judges.

That means

u/DrownedHarassedRat

u/ShashaStan

You are in the bottom two.

u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend and u/ErikaGenerika, each of you need to decide which of the bottom two you will eliminate if you win the lipsync. So, while you queens deliberate in the werkroom, the judges and I will be... Throwing that ass in a circle.

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Who should win the lip sync? Vote here! Voting closes soon.

The queens return to the werk room. The tension in the room is palpable as the girls waddle over to the couches, cocktails in hand.
"Girl, that was too fucking much!" Rat chimes, shaking her head.
"Right?" Erika replies, as she settles herself on the couch. "I'm really glad I managed to escape the bottom. Anyway, congrats to our top two All Stars of the week, u/Spencerietta and u/ShashaShtan!"
The girls cheer and clap for the duo. Shasha smiles gracefully, while Spencer pushes a strand of hair behind her ear and lips the top row of her teeth.
"How are you guys feeling about being the first challenge winners of the season?" u/slimmthiccsnacc inquires.
Spencer lies down on the couch. "No words. Absolutely no words."
Shasha nods. "Yeah, I'm so grateful, especially because the competition tonight was so fierce. Matter of fact, can we get a round of applause for all of us for doing the damn thing?" The cast all clap for themselves for obliterating the episode so hard.
u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend clears her throat. "So... Do you wanna talk to the bottom two girls any time soon? 'Cause I'm not getting any younger..." Shasha nods. "Sure, Ketty why don't you come with me while Spencie talks to Penelope" The girls split up into their groups.
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u/ShashaShtan and u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend sit down in a set of plush pink chairs, and begin their conversation. Shasha begins. "So.... What do you think happened tonight?"
Ketty rolls her eyes and shrugs. "Ugh, I don't know, okay?! I just get really nervous sometimes when I think about how I'm destined to win this competition. It's just a lot of pressure! Someone like you couldn't understand!" Katya begins to choke up as Shasha stares at her in bewilderment.
Ketty stops crying to turn and look at Shasha. "Well?! Are you going to just sit their with your mouth agape like a bumbling buffoon, or are you going to comfort me?!"
"Oh, uh... Sorry?" Shasha offers as he awkwardly begins to pat Ketty on the back.
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Meanwhile, Spencer and Penelope stare each other down. There is tense silence in the air. No one says anything, and no one moves a muscle, not even a single blink.
Talking Head, u/Spencerietta: What the hell... We gon' do.... Now?
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u/SlimThiccSnacc sits on a couch with u/Ezidro and u/KiwisRgr8.
"How are you ladies feeling?" Kiwi asks.
Ezidro smiles. "This is the first time that I've not been in the bottom. It's a great feeling, and... I'd like to try it again one day." Kiwi and Slim stare at each other in confusion.
Talking Head, u/KwisRgr8: Girl, what the fuck?!
Slim sighs. "I really thought that I was going to be top two this week, or at least high. I want to have a conversation with the judges about my performance. It was storytelling through the art of dance, meant to be understood from an academic perspective..." Slim continues to speak, while on the other side of the couch Ezidro smiles in contentment about his safe placement. Kiwi sits between them staring at the camera.
Talking Head, u/KiwisRgr8: Everyone here is fucking insane. I already can't stand these putas, and it's only the first episode!
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Meanwhile, the judges are prancing around in togas with Lady Gaga.
"Fuck this show! Let's all ditch filming and head over to Chromatica!" Kabs yells. The other girls cheer in agreement.
"Yeah!" Violet agrees. "Rocket number nine, take off to the planet!"
"Wait..." Grotesquette ponders. "If we ditch the show and it never finishes, won't we be just as bad as, you know... [REDACTED]?"
The other judges stop dancing, and look at each other. Finally, they all nod in agreement. They reluctantly trudge back to their seats.
"Silence!!! Bring back my.... All Stars!"
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u/Spencerietta and u/ShashaStan both stand in front of the mirror, and choose their lipsticks.
V.O. u/ShashaStan: This is an incredibly difficult decision to make. No matter what, I'm ending the dream's of a girl who's worked so hard to be here. I'm still not sure what decision to make..."
V.O. u/Spencerietta: No thots.... Head empty. These lipsticks have names on them... Weird. Wait, I know these two. Ketty and Penelope. Hm... Only one of these girls can be called bestie."
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The queens all return to the mainstage.
u/ShashaShtan steps forward in her lip sync look and places her hand on her hip.
u/Spencerietta steps forward in her lip sync look and collapses her hands together.
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Grotesquette: "Welcome back ladies.
Two top All Stars stand before me. Ladies, prior to to tonight, you were asked to prepare a lip-sync performance to Rain on Me by Lady Gaga! This is your last chance to impress me and earn the power to give one of the bottom queens the chop.
The time has come to lip-sync for your LEGACY!
Talking Head: u/ShashaShtan: I'm about to show everyone why they call me the dancing diva of the U.K. Bitches better beware!
Talking Head: u/Spencerietta: I'm about to perform Lady Gaga's own song in front of her. Who's the local now, bitch?

Rain on Me // Lady Gaga 🎶

I didn't ask for a free ride, I only asked you to show me a real good time
Spencer stares into the judges eyes, and mouths the lyrics. Shasha begins to sensually strut along the runway.
I'd rather be dry, but at least I'm alive Rain on me, rain, rain Rain on me
When the beat drops, Shasha cartwheels into a deathdrop. Spencie opens a large cannister of salt and throws it all over the stage. The judges all burst out in laughter. Shasha begins to high kick and jive to the chorus, and the camera zooms into Ruppi's face as he gags.
Hands up to the sky I'll be your galaxy, I'm about to fly Rain on me, tsunami
Spencer lays down in his salt and begins making salt angels. The judges start cackling. Shasha crouches down and crawls towards them.
Hands up to the sky I'll be your galaxy, I'm about to fly Rain on me
Shasha jumps into the air, twirls, and lands into the splits. The judges go crazy. Spencer begins to seizure and convulse. He lies down in his pile of salt and begins snorting it. Violet is crying with laughter.
I hear the thunder coming down, won't you rain on me? Rain on me
The judges and contestants standing at the back of the stage all burst into applause at the amazing lip sync.
Grotesquette: Ladies in the back, I want you to know that THIS is what a lip sync for your legacy looks like. This is the caliber all of you should be performing at from now on! Now, I have made my decision...

u/Spencerietta - You're a winner baby!

Grotesquette: Congratulations u/ShashaShtan, you are safe and may join the other girls. Great job. Now, will the bottom two please step forward?
u/Penelopetration and u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend walk up.
Grotesquette: With great power comes great responsibility. Which queen have you chosen to get the chop?
u/Spencerietta: The queen that I've chosen to get the chop just simply did not use their queer privilege tonight. So for that reason, I chose...

u/Penelopetration

u/Penelopetration: Hawl awn... I got picked.... So doezzat men aye won?? Oid loik to fank me family and me fans, cash the cheque later u detty slag!"
Penelope runs off before the judges can tell her she's been eliminated.
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Grotesquette: "Condragulations, All Stars. Now, if you can't upvote yourself, how the hell you gonna upvote anyone else? Can I get an amen up in here?"
Queens: "Amen!"
Automoderator: "Alright, now, let the music play!"
My name, isn't Alice! 🎶
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Next time, the queens play Drag family feud!

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u/SpenceriettaWIN
u/ShashaShtanWIN
u/KiwisRgr8HIGH
u/DrownedHarassedRat HIGH
u/slimthiccsnaccSAFE
u/Ezidro3SAFE
u/ErikaGenerikaLOW
u/KatyaIsMyBestFriend BTM2
u/PenelopetrationFLED

Source: starting from https://twitter.com/nezumiironyanko/status/1245357768472584192
Nagatsuki-sensei has been tweeting commentary on the new episodes. Here's this week's batch.
Spoiler warning: Some post-anime content is incidentally referenced.
Rough translation:
Today, April 1st, is Re: Zero's main character, Subaru Natsuki's birthday, and the last episode of the director's cut! That was fast. Three months rushed on by. Please keep watching Subaru's great adventure. I'm sure everything will be fine, no matter what happens. That's right, as long as there are dragon balls!!
Last time, while they were only one step away from cornering Petelgeuse, Subaru Natsuki lost his life, instead. When he returned to was after the defeat of the White Whale, to the start of the discussions on how to defeat Petelgeuse.
Further, where Ricardo is the first to speak up and says "You ok, kid?", if you look at just the words, you can't tell it apart from the fruit stand guy; that was to freak everyone out.
Even I'm not reckless enough to do the White Whale battle again.
As everyone is thinking "What's he saying, all of a sudden?", the only one who can think seriously about the choices and offer a possibility is Julius. It really would have been rough if Julius hadn't been there...
"I think he can probably jump into me, too"; at this point, you might as well just admit you're a witch cultist.
Priscilla-sama's subliminal taunting. It may have looked like he didn't pay it much mind at the time, but here you can tell he really felt it.
Setting aside times when you've decided what to do, Puck isn't really suited to speaking with when you haven't decided what to do. Unlike Rem, I think he's a yes-man.
Bonus retweet from Yuusuke Kobayashi's twitter: Today is Subaru's birthday! Congratulations! And it's the last episode of the director's cut! I'm going to watch it and catch up starting now!
Wilhelm-san introduces himself as 'Wilhelm Trias' is to avoid the hassle it would cause to introduce himself as an Astrea, but also because Wilhelm-san thinks of himself as having left the Astrea family. This is mostly something he decided for himself, so the Astrea family is in turmoil over it, but, but...
Ram will be guiding them to 'Sanctuary'. Please keep this in mind.
The over-dramatic guy who shows up here in a cat-ear hood can't be recognized due to the effect of the recognition interference. It's not that Emilia's being an airhead, alright!?
More or less, that recognition interference robe is the one Emilia left behind when she and Subaru fought in episode 13. She put it there so he could use it here, y'know. The sort of foreshadowing that no one catches...
Basically, the Arlam village children are good kids, so this, too, is a fairly exceptional response. It was a gamble that the children really wouldn't dislike Emilia. However, it was a gamble Subaru knew he could win, thanks to the days he'd spent with them.
Emilia-tan and the children form a bond. ~Happy End~
That's not the end. What Ketty-san (the witch cultist who blew up last time) is holding is a metia called a 'conversation mirror'. With this and the other corresponding mirror, you can hold conversations. Out of the not-so-common 'metia', this one is fairly popular. They vary from hand mirrors to full-length mirrors.
Subaru's saying that trying to look cool, but I think that's really the most fearsome thing about 'Return by Death'. Hence, I think 'Return by Death' is the most frightening ability.
He's thinking "Ooh, it was that Magrave Mathers' work...... would you mind if I took a good look at it later?".
He's going for grovelling right from the start...! Further down, like you're trying to dig yourself in! Grovelling is the ultimate in clinging to life...!
Incidentally, I've said it before, but the old guy is named Muraosa, and he's the fake village leader. Young-again granny is the actual village leader.
Recovering the conversation mirror was the goal, but here we see the recovery of a key person...!!
Frankly, in the sense of windfalls, the biggest windfall in the story called "Re: Starting Life in Another World from Zero" is this guy here.
Enter Petelgeuse.
Petelgeuse's warm welcome. Setting aside the witch cultists, out of those favored to the extent of the archbishops, there's not a single one who could interact with this respectable an attitude.
But in the end, after being told "Sho~w me your 'gospel'", there's no way to avoid having this discussion bog down.
Patrasche Attack...! The strongest attack held by Subaru Natsuki.
A free pass to see her (♥ direct attack).
Even though they can be seen, the reason they can be avoided is that Patrasche is precisely seeing through the attacks from the way that Subaru, who can see the "Unseen Hand", shivers when he does.
To those who can't see the "Unseen Hand", it would look that way when you're flying curled up.
Out of all Mimi's lines, "If you win here, you'll look cool!" is the one I like the most.
Do you recall, perhaps? Around episode 6~7, I said I'd like you to remember this place...!
That cliff that Julius just casually jumped down is where Subaru fell down at high speed and kill himself. Julius landed easily, though.
It's the sense-sharing spell 'Nect' that was used when breaking free from nee-sama's illusion on the subjugation force. Using that, Subaru and Julius share senses, and can respond to the "Unseen Hand".
Using two colors on "The Self-Proclaimed Knight and the Greatest Knight" is very nice.
Further, even though they can be seen with Nect, Julius is seeing from 'Subaru's viewpoint', and even without mentioning the timing of blinking, Julius is seeing himself from a third-person viewpoint. This, too, is something Julius can do because he's just that good.
Julius closing his eyes here is because that, when he has his eyes open, he's sending his own vision to Subaru, and that leads to their vision being endlessly doubled and makes him nausesous. Having said that, his life is on the line here, so it's really just incredible.
Having the experience from last time, Subaru knows that resisting is possible immediately after Petelgeuse uses 'possession'. Hence, Petelgeuse will hop into him at the end, too. Why could it be. But, he knew. It's a "I knew you would choose me." sort of thing.
Actually, just as Subaru said, he intended to call on the witch as many times as it took to drive out Petelgeuse, but it's not because Petelgeuse couldn't endure it, but rather a matter of the result.
"You truly were slothful." are words I really wanted to use when things where settled with Petelgeuse.
The commercial is here already. That's because it's non-stop after this.
Going over the inventory is something that Otto, who had nothing in particular he needed to be doing, decided to do on his own; even at this point in time, his humble contributions have begun......
With Patrasche and Verhoe here, it looks like they're arranging "Start with the right foot? Start with the left foot? Go on one, two, three?". (lol)
Incidentally, this mad race is the type of rush that Otto uses in situations where he needs to hurry like he's been feverish for days.
The last battle really does need to be while being chased by a tenacious boss character. See, I'm a child of the Biohazard generation, after all......
It looks like their clinging to Emilia and looking for help, but they're actually clinging to her to protect her, these little kids.
Please remember that this oil exists. Maybe something good will come of it in season two.
Subaru's secret method of using what his opponent clings to. What he wrote in blood in the 'gospel' at the end, was "The End" in i-glyphs.
The way those witch cultists are running is Naruto-running, isn't it. Setting aside whether or not it's fast, it's really tiring.
There are things he really wants to say, but Subaru-kun holds it inside.
Subaru-dono really is someone who's only good with timing...
I said previously that arc three was an arc for the purpose of me wanting to have him say "I hate myself." and one more line, but the other one was "I love you, Emilia". That's all this story is about, right there.
Please look closely at Patrasche where, when the explosion occurs, she curls up to protect Subaru. What unfailing Heroine Power...! (The other heroine is a bit of a muscle-head)
Incidentally, here it was Patrasche's cries that lead Emilia to them, as well.
In this final scene, having the music running in the background as Subaru and Emilia talk is very gentle and nice.
"A terrible dream...... no, it was a good dream." pays respects to Chaos Hero.
This final "Thank you, Subaru. For helping me." wasn't in the web version, and though it does exist in the printed edition, I'm pretty sure that during the script discussion (I was still working on volume 9 at the time), I was told "You have to say it, don't you?" by the producer Yoshikawa-san.
Man, seriously, time after time in the script discussions there were "I really should have realized that myself!" moments, but this was probably the biggest, yes... I have regrets.
And with that, thank you for joining us for season one of Re: Starting Life in Another World from Zero!
What's this? The C part?
And with that, thank you for joining us for season one of Re: Starting Life in Another World from Zero!!
When it came out in the web novel, I made sure to leave a couple of days open.
I uploaded that last scene on April Fool's. In other words, it was the same April 1st as today. My thanks to the many people who helped make sure it would be broadcast today. And I'm a little taken aback by their seriousness. Adults are scary.
And, to the author, that was the first time Subaru Natsuki had a birthday as well!
Well then, everyone, thanks for joining us for three months! Unfortunately, season two has been delayed until July, but when I think that if it hadn't been, it would have started next week, my heart isn't ready for it. It was an amazing three months. See you again in July! Until then, please watch the directors cut again and such!
Also, the package edition of "Frozen Bonds" goes on sale today, too, maybe there's a surprise for people who saw it in the theaters, as well.

Source: starting from https://twitter.com/nezumiironyanko/status/1242821246024216577
Nagatsuki-sensei has been tweeting commentary on the new episodes. Here's this week's batch.
Spoiler warning: Some post-anime content is incidentally referenced.
Rough translation:
Today, the 25th, is the day that Re: Zero volume 22 goes on sale, Subaru Natsuki's voice actor Yuusuke Kobayashi's birthday, and the broadcast day for the latest episode of the new edition! Everything's really mixed together! There's commercials for the novel going too, so even if things get busy, please stay focused on the screen!
On top of that, the Red Legend goes on sale, too! What's up with this 25th of March?!
Well then, Julius has appeared and is now Juli, and his blue ground dragon is named 'Shaknar'. It's the name of a famous ground dragon that appears in fairy tales, so it was given to him.
"How are you feeling?" isn't being asked ironically, but something he's saying because he's actually concerned.
Ah! That's no good! That cut just now was no good! Something I liked was taken out!
Subaru and Julius laughing together, and Kobayashi-san's ad-lib of Subaru spitting out a 'Ha!' at the end, I liked that! It made things fit better!!
Saying "The Witch Cult is next!?", Mimi looks like she's really looking forward to it. Actually, she's not scared at all, but hearing the witch cult named and not being frightened makes Mimi pretty rare.
In the author's viewpoint, having Russel-san and Anastasia-san working together makes me a little jittery. ☆
Juli is thinking "I think that if you're going to explain it in public, you really ought to be thorough about the details...".
Now that you mention it, Subaru and Julius are going back and forth here, but in volume 22 that goes on sale today, and in the previous volume 21, Subaru and Julius are going back and forth pretty good there, too, ma'am.
As you know, Petelgeuse can carry on a conversation quite well as long as you're agreeing with him. Compared to the other archbishops, he's overwhelmingly sane in that point.
Saying "I used the 'gospel' as a coaster, and it got messy so I threw it away" pays respects to the Turtle Hermit saying "The Bashōsen got messy, so I threw it away.". (note: Dragon Ball reference)
He died to a sneak attack; Petelgeuse-san is a pretty weak boss.
More or less, Subaru did look over the contents of the 'gospel', but saying "I can't read it" isn't only because Subaru can't read the writing, but also because gospels have the special aspect that aside from the owner, no one else will really grasp what it's saying. No one beside the owner can read it, and they won't be able to tell the future, either.
Putting it the other way around, because the owner's future is presented accurately, so accurately that one thinks "I'm scared to go against what the gospel says.", that's one reason that the witch cultist numbers continue to increase. It's not only that, though.
About Ricardo's best joke here, originally the other 'Iron Fang' members were laughing as well, not just Mimi, but after thinking "Wouldn't it be funnier if only Mimi laughs?", everyone else ended up not laughing at the commander's joke.
Now then, raise the curtains on Petelgeuse Theater!
Petelgeuse's 'fingers' doesn't simply mean that they are his subordinates, it means ten spare bodies that he can transfer into. Becoming a 'finger' has very stringent requirements, so not everyone can become one.
The red quasi-spirit that popped out of Subaru is called 'Ia', and it's something that Julius attached to him just in case. Please think of it as something like putting a transmitter on someone who's playing bait. Petelgeuse dislikes spirits due to various circumstances, so he's not good with them.
In Re: Zero's non-human character ranking, Ia is a hard worker with the potential to go head to head with Patrasche. In the future, if she's promoted from quasi-spirit to spirit, I think she'll become a cry-baby hard worker.
Ia's second big moment!
Julius waking up at the same time as Subaru is a secondary effect of Ia (who is contracted with Julius) waking up Subaru. It wouldn't have been odd if Julius by himself had succeeded in reflecting it, but we'll go with this.
It was Ram that pulled the subjugation force into an enchantment, but putting more or less one hundred people into a state where they more or less don't know up from down, all at once, is something that pretty much only nee-sama could do. If she wasn't focused on recovering Subaru, she could have wiped them out normally.
In the end, those who understand what they're capable of themselves, and do their best based on that, are strong...... that sort of thing is quite a bit of what I've been doing while depicting Re: Zero. Having said that, Reinhard is an exception.
Going on a bit more about the illusion, I think she'd have also been able to do something like guide the subjugation force onto pathless paths and drop them off a cliff, but I think she probably didn't do that because Subaru would have fallen to his death along with them.
Petra-mama is amazingly young and cute, but her way of catching a husband is incredibly positive and predatory, so her advice to her daughter is about that predatory.
There aren't many spirit-arts users in the Kingdom of Lugunica, and as a result, there are few warriors that use spirits. They're common in the northern country, the Holy Kingdom of Gusteko. Over there, spirit-arts users are very common. It's a bit different in that their way of doing it is more one of teaming up with a spirit, though.
Well, spirits are, for the most part, difficult to communicate feelings to, so spirit-arts users are really scarce. I think you'll understand if you've seen Memory Snow, even with just Emilia and Puck (who is like family to her), they might end up freezing the world, so the responsibility on the master is just too great.
In other words, even though they're only quasi-spirits, Julius having six of them following him is an anomaly. He must continually keep up with the whims of six different spirits, but Julius is a man that's careful about the details, so he manages. Simply speaking, think of it as trying to juggle six things at once. Most guys would just get stabbed and die.
The gimmick that allowed Felis to survive the explosion is the sort of thing you might call 'auto-regeneration', a special ability where restoration magic is continuously active on him at maximum strength, but even with that, after being blown apart by an explosion, he's in a state where "I don't want to be seen like this!". Julius, who came running, was probably quite panicked at first, wouldn't you think?
Also, the cloth that Felis has wrapped around himself is probably something that Julius picked up. It wouldn't do to have Felis wandering around naked looking for something to wear.
Seeing these two episodes one after another over a single hour, the Petelgeuse Theater really feels non-stop; it's scary, isn't it.
Ee~k! Emilita-ta~n!
I think you can tell fairly well when you see Emilia-tan fighting here, but Emilia-tan is fairly high in the combat strength rankings of characters that make an appearance. After arc four, she'll become Awakened Emilia, and that's even stronger. She'll knock you right down.
Even Emilia herself doesn't understand the reason why she was crying after defeating Petelgeuse.
The eleventh.
Kobayashi-san put together Subarugeuse here in one shot; it was amazing. I was thinking "Is there a switch inside him?".
Petelgeuse taking possession of Subaru's body here is something that I put a little foreshadowing for in episode 18, where he's laughing maniacally while being killed by Puck.
Felis is crying here when he's driving Subaru unconscious, but he's not crying because he's thinking of Subaru, rather he's crying in regret over his own powerlessness. The true meaning of why he's crying is written in Ex1, "The Dream the Lion King Saw". It's a side story with Crusch-san and Felis.
Further, with Felis unable to cut off his retreat like that, and Julius absolutely unwilling to help him die, Felis was correct. If they'd left him like that, Subarugeuse would have laid waste to the village.
About Subarugeuse, Kobayashi-san had little information about Petelgeuse at the time of the recording, and I was told he was pretty pained by it, but what a performance.
I'm sure this is information that no one really wanted to know, but the name of the merchant witch cultist who blew up during the sponsor messages was Ketty Muttart. He's a fairly old accquaintance of Otto's, and one of the proofs that the witch cult are working their way into people's ordinary lives. It means that you've come into contact with someone who's half-Petelguse. Scary.
With that, thanks for joining us again this week! The new edition is already ending next week! It's really unbelievable to think that, if not for the postponement, season two would be the week after that! My heart isn't ready for it at all! Well then, see you next week! Check it out!

I stared at the man, and he only gazed back at me.
Perched at the hilltop and circumscribed by autumn’s bleeding, dusk sun I could tell little about him. The trees beside him completed the malignant portrait, allowing me to discern only two things: he was facing directly toward me, and the thing in his hands was a rifle. My dry throat swallowed, and I began to feel the unnerving hammer of my own heartbeat in my chest and throat. The rationalizations began flooding my mind, desperate hopes and baseless explanations for how this might not be dangerous after all, but the more he stared down at me in malicious silence the more hollow the effort became. The wind kicked up and blew a torrent of dead leaves through the thick Appalachian backwoods we stood in, but still the man remained unmoved.
Stumbling upon moonshiners was a barely-possible scenario for any southern hiker, but with so much vast, empty wilderness it hardly merited any thought - or preparation. He could be a hunter, of course, or a camper or a ranger or almost anything else, but the longer he stood staring down at me from his ominous perch upon the hilltop the less I was able to believe in such luck. There would only be one kind of luck for me in the coming days.
I considered running, but he had the perfect vantage on me and near-optimal range with a rifle. And he hadn’t raised the weapon yet, which meant that he was still deciding what to do with me. Twice my mouth opened to call out some wavering, faux-casual greeting to the man, but twice it caught in my dry throat and indecisive mind. Finally he spared me the trouble.
“You out for a walk, son?”
I swallowed again, summoning the will to reply. “Yessir. A hike, that is. I didn’t know there was anyone else in these parts.”
He made a reflexive sound before he spoke, but the distance between us was too great to make it out. “No, I don’t expect you would.” He paused, remaining as still as the trees that flanked him upon the hill. “Gettin’ late, in’it? Reckon you’d better make camp soon. You got a spot picked out?”
I had, but suspicion gripped me and I lied on impulse. “No, sir. I was just doing that.” He moved for the first time, a slight shift in his head I assumed was a nod. “Well, why’ontcha pitch with us, then? Save you the trouble of makin’ a fire. We even got some pork to share.”
“Well, I wouldn’t want to put you o-“ I began to refuse him on fearful reflex, but he cut me off. “It’s no trouble, son. Night’s more pleasant with company. Safer too, sometimes.”
It was my turn to fall silent and stare, my mind racing. For obvious reasons I did not want to accept his offer, but I did not want to find out what would happen if I didn’t. My mother had told me that hill folk were a mixed bag just like everyone else - some were godless, vicious deviants but some were decent folk if you treated them with respect. I decided to hedge my bets and find out which sort this man belonged to.
“That’s...very kind of you. Thanks.” I replied, my voice betraying a hint of the resignation I felt. “Alright, then. Come on, we not far.” He insisted, beckoning me with the hand not holding his weapon.
I ascended the hill to join him, but a better look at him did nothing to assuage my uncertainty. He was a grizzled and stocky fellow of middle age with a thick, unkempt beard that was just beginning to turn grey. His clothes were rustic and patched up with makeshift skill, and he had a distinctive, earthy scent. His appearance neither confirmed nor discounted the dread I felt. We began the quarter-mile walk to his campsite side-by-side and he introduced himself as ‘B.F’. I replied in kind, feeling foolish immediately afterward for not having given a fake name. He fell silent, leaving me with little to do but walk beside him and wrestle desperately with my paranoia.
That is, until we reached the tree.
Growing up in coastal Florida I’d seen plenty of trees mangled by hurricanes, but this was like nothing I’d ever imagined. It had clearly been a massive sycamore, several dozen feet in circumference at least, and probably dead for some time before...well, before whatever had happened to it. The giant husk had been sheared open from top to bottom, peeled and splayed open almost like a banana. It now resembled a sort of warped bowl, the canopy exposed and leaning over at unnatural angles, the trunk contorted into a surrealist’s idea of a cylinder. And yet it looked to have been done with discretion and care, almost as if it had been gently plucked open from the top, an unusually spacious hollow within uncovered. I could think of no natural process capable of such a thing, nor did it look to be the work of men. It was all too precise.
“Used to be a hollowed-out sycamore.” I could not keep myself from jumping a little at the sound of B.F.’s deep drawl. “Sometime the middle of ‘em get cleared out by pests, fire, disease, but the shell too strong to topple over.” He grunted softly in thought. “My great-uncle Jeb would live in that one for a spell when he’d feud with Aunt Ketty.”
I stared at it in disbelief. While it would no doubt have made a fine ramshackle shelter in the past, it was almost comically unfit for it now. “Used to be? What...happened to it?” I asked. B.F. did not reply immediately, and something in the stiffness of his breath told me that it was not a question he cared to answer. “What you see there.” And with that he continued on, although his demeanor led me to believe it was more the question than the asker which had upset him.
We reached his campsite not long after, an impressive setup that seemed to have been semi-permanent and until very recently populated by a half-dozen or more men. But only B.F. remained, it seemed, and much of what had been there had been recently and hastily torn down or moved. Tellingly, a few jugs of clear liquid were sat by B.F.’s tent. They were set right next to several more blue-tinted jugs which were more full and presumably contained water. The still was not here, but it had been only days before.
The rest of the evening proceeded with minimal event and even less conversation. B.F. erected a small lean-to he indicated I should set my sleeping bag beneath, and then set about cooking the pork he’d promised me. We ate in silence - I too uncertain about where I stood with the gruff Appalachian man and he with what seemed a great deal on his mind. I wondered if it was because he was deciding what to do with me.
He retired to his tent not long after we finished eating, giving me only a silent nod in parting. I sat up for awhile, poking at the fire within the shallow stone pit. A few times I considered striking off into the woods while he slept, but it was not likely I could both avoid his pursuit and prevent from stumbling into a gorge or tripping onto an outcrop. There was nothing for it but to continue accepting his unique brand of hospitality. I crawled into my sleeping bag and in a surprisingly short amount of time had fallen asleep.
I dreamed heavily, but they were forgotten swiftly when I awoke to the pitch black of night. The fire had burned to cinder and the shrouded trees above blotted out all but the faintest starlight, leaving me almost unable to see even my hand before my face. But while I could not see, I could hear. It was a few moments before I noticed something interwoven with the natural chorus of nighttime sounds, but after straining to pick it out I recognized it as a voice. Or voices.
It was painfully difficult to discern anything about the voice at all, much less what it was saying, but it was clearly trying to conceal itself, breathing out words in a hushed whisper. I struggled to detect more, but moving from beneath the sleeping bag would have created ample noise to give away my presence. I had almost been about to wonder if I was hearing anything at all when I breathed in the smell.
At first it was a faint whiff of an odor, a fleshy scent that could have easily been what remained of the pork we’d consumed. But gradually it grew more potent and rotten, coalescing into the unmistakable stench of rot and decay. Several leaves fell against the pale starlight in unison, and I thought I heard something move far above, as though slithering through the bare canopies. The thought-numbing fear I’d felt at dusk returned, but just at that moment my ears received something intelligible.
The voice had risen in volume, and by now I could tell with certainty it belonged to B.F., hissing something with more desperate insistence than furtive care. This continued for several long moments while the stench continued to build, coating me and permeating the thin protective fabric of my sleeping bag. Anxiety roiled and burned within me, urging me to do something anything. After all, I rationalized, might it not just be B.F. talking in his sleep? But then, as if to answer this thought, I heard something else. Something talking. Something replying to him.
I cannot describe that second voice in detail, nor could I discern what it meant to convey to B.F. But the sound somehow fit perfectly with the putrid scent surrounding me, a perfect, wretched complement to the aura of decay that had fallen over our camp. But it spoke for only a moment, and then was gone. I lay still beneath the lean-to, my ears strained with panic to hear what happened next. But nothing happened next. Both voices fell silent, and after another five or ten minutes the stench vanished as well, leaving everything as it had been.
Eventually my heart’s wild, thundering pace returned to normal, and I had almost begun to wonder if the whole thing had just been a dream when I heard the zipper of B.F.’s tent and the shuffling of footsteps outside it. I hesitated, considering if it might not be better to be as silent and ignorant as I had been up until now. But I could not. This was so much more than I’d bargained for, and anything was better than the gnawing fear this encounter had stirred within me.
I cast off the sleeping bag and rose to my feet, stepping purposefully towards the center of camp so that B.F. would plainly hear my approach. He sat upon a log near the fire pit, leaned back to drain moonshine from one of his jugs with a desperation that was far more than just southern liquor showmanship. He seemed to notice me but did not react to my approach, and I took a seat upon the log across from him. I remained silent for awhile, intent on saying something but not sure how to begin when he saved me the trouble.
“Do you think you have a body, son? Or do you think you are a body?”
The question shook me, and I stammered out a thoughtless, “I...I don’t know.”
B.F. grunted, unphased. “Preacher man says our bodies are just shells. Vessels for the immortal soul. And when judgment comes , a man leaves his body behind like refuse. Forgotten unneeded.” He shook his head in apparent disagreement and took another long swig from the moonshine, then offered me some. Two years sober, I declined.
“Some them scientists say we’re a brain. Just what’s up here...” He said, tapping his skull. “...and some day maybe we’ll find a way to have new bodies. So a man will have many bodies, but just one mind.” He shook his head again, seeming to grow increasingly frustrated with this line of thought. “But none of that sits right with me. I don’t know nothin’ about brains and my momma raised me to be a god fearing boy, but it seems to me that...” He glanced down at his torso, eyes trailing from his stocky center to the tips of his limbs. “...that this is me. All of it. Every bit. And maybe some day I’ll lose a finger or an arm, but...but it’ll still be me. Until it fades to nothing...like all of it will sooner or later.” He paused, and then looked up at me for the first time. “Do you understand what I’m saying, son?”
I hesitated, staring back at him with wide eyes. I thought perhaps I caught just the edge of his meaning, that I was able to peer at just the slightest hint of what he was having such difficulty putting into words. He made another frustrated, gruff sound in his throat. “You don’t have to believe me, son. You don’t even have to agree with me. But just...just hear what I’m sayin’, alright? You remember what I said...you remember and maybe then...” It was his turn to hesitate, as though he felt it might be a little too far to finish the sentence, but at last he pressed on. “...and maybe then you can tell someone who needs to hear that. Or who wants to hear it from you.”
I nodded, but it was clear from my expression that I was still struggling to make sense of what he’d told me. He furrowed his brow, as though wondering if he might be able to reach me by putting it another way. But then he just let out a long, deep breath of resignation and got to his feet. “You just think on it.” He said, softer and more uncertain than anything I’d ever heard from him before. There was something about the fear and weakness in his tone that scared me as much as anything else I’d heard that night.
B.F. returned to his tent, taking a half-full jug of moonshine with him, leaving me alone in the dark with my thoughts. Although they plagued me for the better part of an hour, nothing else did. Eventually I crawled back beneath the lean-to and into my sleeping bag.
By the time I awoke the next morning, B.F. was gone. He’d left his tent and much of the still’s remains scattered about, having taken only his pack, rifle and a few jugs of moonshine. He left one jug for me. I took it when I packed up to leave despite myself, remembering that I was a few days’ hike from anything resembling civilization.
I passed the splayed tree again on my way out, the image of it’s hollowed-out core exposed to all the world somehow reminding me of the haunting warning the moonshiner had given me. Staring at it much like I had B.F. the day before, I found myself filled with even more uncertainty and dread.
I’m not out of the woods yet.

The Darkwater Legacy Book 1: The Ember Blade
Two great empires have dominated the east of Embria, the fall of the great subterranean empire of the urds heralding the rise of Ossia, protected by the Ember Blade and the sacred order of Dawnwardens. But thirty years ago Ossia was invaded in turn by Kroda, a kingdom of order, logic and science. Declaring itself the Third Empire, Kroda sees its destiny is to unite the continent through the Sword and the Word. Although it is a land under occupation, life is good for many Ossians. The Krodans keep the bandits in check and the roads maintained. For young Aren, an Ossian noble son born into happy fortune, he sees his nation's destiny is in alliance with Kroda. That dream dies when he is betrayed by the empire he believes in. Left to rot in a prison camp, he is given an opportunity to strike back against his enemies...and help reclaim the Ember Blade.
Chris Wooding has been one of science fiction and fantasy's most interesting and restless voices for a long time now, moving from writing cracking YA reads to mature, thoughtful works of science fantasy like The Fade. His work in adult fantasy is mostly contained in the excellent Braided Path series, rooted in Asian mythology and influences, and the rollicking Tales of the Ketty Jay, a dieselpunk saga of airships, fighters, rampaging titans, surly cats and heroes whose buckles are, indeed, swashed.
The Darkwater Legacy is Wooding's back-to-basics take on the traditional fantasy saga (even the title feels like it was copyrighted in 1985). Ossia is a land under the grip of a cruel empire, a heroic band of freedom fighters are trying to save the day and a young man finds himself touched by destiny. It's like David Eddings, Margaret Weis, Tracey Hickman and Terry Brooks had a brainstorming session over a power lunch. If they did, though, then Wooding stole their notes, drank their beer and set about skewing everything slightly away from the way you think it's going to go.
The Ember Blade introduces us to Aren, the son of an Ossian noble who thinks himself destined for great things, unable to accept that his blood means that he will never be taken seriously by the Krodans. His best friend is Cade, a carpenter's son. They are separated by class and their feelings about the Krodan invaders, but they are soon bound together by profound misfortune. Along the way they meet up with a highly dubious warrior, thief and scoundrel, Grub the Skarl (master of the boastful non-sequitur), and a bunch of rebels led by the enigmatic "Hollow Man", before they find themselves on the run from supernatural trackers and gradually realise more is going on than it first appears. So far, so Lord of the Rings meets The Eye of the World. When our characters join forces with a druidess searching for a hero who is the fulfilment of prophecy and reach Skavenhald, a terrible ruin inhabited by a profound supernatural evil (Moria by way of Shadar Logoth, with a name that nods at Warhammer), you may be trying to keep your eyes from rolling. Wooding writes with skill but there's the feeling that maybe the traditional fantasy archetypes are being assembled a bit too familiarly here, as if assembled from an IKEA flatpack.
But then things get a lot more interesting. Skavenhald is weird and a distinctly Lovecraftian tone creeps in as screeching horrible things from other realms threaten to break through the skein of reality. It's more Dark Souls than Balrog Retirement Village, and all the better for it. After this the book becomes more engrossing as Wooding strips back the psychology of his characters, revealing them to be less the Fellowship of the Ring and more the Companions of Utter Dysfunction. One late-emerging main character is fascinating, a middle-aged teacher and patriot whose ruthlessness and resourcefulness dwarfs that of almost any of the other characters. The story takes several extremely unexpected swings (complete with a few shocking dispatches of characters you thought were around for the duration) before we reach the appropriately epic conclusion and the inevitably-frustrating wait for Book 2.
The Ember Blade is Wooding's longest novel to date - just under 800 pages in tradeback - but has more story in it than most entire trilogies. We have a prison break narrative, a horror story, a war story and an urban fantasy adventure. There's pirates, wolves, dodgy Viking warriors and some discomforting WWII allegories. One sequence feels like it's come out of Moby Dick, another out of Baldur's Gate. Wooding has had a frankly unseemly amount of fun in assembling his Big Fat Fantasy Saga and is keen to share that with the reader. The pages rattle by, the worldbuilding becomes more well-rounded and intriguing and the characters never stop growing and changing. It would be easy to condemn the author for writing "just" another throwback fantasy here, but it's also easy to forget that writing a good epic fantasy is still very difficult, and Wooding does it with aplomb.
The Ember Blade (****½) is great fun, a classic epic fantasy which, after a perhaps slightly too-traditional opening, avoids becoming too predictable. The characters are memorable and charismatic, but also flawed, with their darker moments that give them more edge than the one-note heroes of yesteryear. The tone is light and fun to start with, but matures throughout, with a few moments of real darkness at the end as things get real. The novel will be published on 20 September 2018 in the UK (and will be available on import in the USA).

Hi /fantasy!
I've been a fantasy reader for as long as I can remember, and I'm looking for some recommendations after finishing Memory, Sorrow, Thorn and getting dangerously close to finishing The Heart of What Was Lost. Overall, I like complex, mature fantasy (grimdark even?) but make casual forays into lighter, more fun books as well. Instead of trying to describe my taste, I've made a quick overview of some books I love, like, liked a bit (meh) and dislike (was tempted to include a 'hate' section, but all works should be respected for the sheer fact that they exist imo).
I have no aversion to anything, so sex, violence etc. are all fine but not necessary. Any and all recommendations would be highly appreciated, so thanks in advance!
Loved:

• A Song of Ice and Fire
• Memory, Sorrow, Thorn
• Wheel of Time (but this might be some nostalgia creeping in, absolutely adored the first 3 and last 3 books though).
• First Law
• Riyria (Pain in the ass to spell, please correct me if wrong)
• Under Heaven.

Liked:

• Liveship traders,
• Traitor son cycle,
• Black company - Books of the north,
• Lightbringer,
• Stormlight,
• Mistborn,
• Dagger and Coin,
• Powder Mage,
• Blood Raven,
• Everything else by Guy Gavriel Kay,
• Name of the Wind,
• Daughter of the Empire.

Meh (these are books I enjoyed, but not enough to recommend them):

• Demon Cycle 1 (not the rest... God, not the rest),
• Thousand Names series by Django Wexler,
• Codex Alera,
• The rest of the Black Company,
• Fitz and the Fool first trilogy.

Disliked:

• Broken Empire series,
• Night Angel,
• Sword of Truth,
• Unhewn Throne,
• Wise Man's Fear,
• The rest of the Demon Cycle,
• The rest of the Blood Raven series.

Thanks again for any and all recommendations! Any questions, let me know.
Edit: If someone could let me know how to make this a list I'd appreciate it as well. 3 edits in and I still don't have bullet points.
Edit 2: If anyone is looking at this thread for recommendations, I've made a quick overview of some the posts below:

• Malazan Book of the Fallen - Stephen Erikson
  
• Wyrd Sisters (and the rest of Discworld) - Terry Pratchett
  
• Kushiel's Legacy - Jacqueline Carey
  
• Anything by KJ Parker
  
• Red Queen's War
  
• The Last Wish - Andrzej Sapkowski
  
• Smiler's Fair - Rebecca Levine
  
• Inda - Sherwood Smith
  
• Shadows of the Apt - Adrian Tchaikovsky
  
• Low Town - Daniel Polansky
  
• Chronicles of the Raven - James Barclay
  
• Left Hand of God - Paul Hoffman
  
• Godspeaker - Karen Miller
  
• Trinity/The Quickening - Fiona McIntosh
  
• Coldfire - C.S. Friedman
  
• Faithful and the Fallen - John Gwynne
  
• Time of the Dark/Silicon Mage - Barbara Hambly
  
• Whitefire - Courtney Shaefer
  
• Mirror of Her Dreams/A Man Rides Through - Stephen R. Donaldson
  
• Flesh and Spirit and Bone - Carol Berg
  
• Dragonlord/Killer - David Drake
  
• Stone Dance of the Chameleon - Ricardo Pinto
  
• Ketty Jay - Chris Wooding
  
• Twinborn - J.S. Morin
  

*guess i got beat to the translation this episode but at this point i'm in too deep to not post it. This translation also includes Seiyuu cast photos and tweets
Nagatsuki Tappei (Author of Re:Zero) likes to tweet as the episode airs. They usually include trivia and facts around that episode.
I try my best to translate as accurately as possible, but there will always be bits of mistranslations due to the japanese language and its slang. Forgive me if there are any typo errors in names. I am not a novel reader and might not know the official context to some of his tweets. Do let me know and i will edit accordingly! These are best experienced with the episode playing together.
I've been asked a lot so i'll just put this here. The official spelling is Petelgeuse and is even typed that way in the credits/author tweets. It is not a mistake.
(I only started translating from episode 17 so i don't have translations for previous episodes)
Link to Episode 17 Livetweets
Link to Episode 18 Livetweets
Link to Episode 19 Livetweets
Link to Episode 20 Livetweets
Link to Episode 21 Livetweets
Link to Episode 22 Livetweets
Link to Episode 23 Livetweets
Link to Episode 24 Livetweets
NAGATSUKI LIVETWEETS FOR EPISODE 25
BEFORE EPISODE AIRED—
The cast from the series got together and did a collaboration tweet for the last episode!
Takahashi Rie (Emilia)

• Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu!

Minase Inori (Rem)

• Soon...!

Akasaki Chinatsu (Felt)

• The broadcast of the last episode...!

Eguchi Takuya (Julius)

• Will start...!

Uchiyama Yumi (Puck)

• Until the end...!

Kobayashi Yūsuke (Subaru)

• Please give it a watch!

(from here on out it's Nagatsuki)

• Re:zero episode 25 is about to begin. It's the last episode. There's a lot i want to say but it's "unrefined" no matter how i say it. Either way, to be able to comment on my own anime every episode is a dream come true. I apologize for being "noisy", but today is the very last episode. Be with my dream all the way til the end!
  
• This is the first time i saw such cast cooperation before the start! Wow! Thank you so much!
  
• *Nagatsuki tells everyone to have tissues on hand. *
  
• If you need to use the bathroom, now is the time.
  

EPISODE STARTS—

• A part start!
  
• Julius closes his eyes here so that he can view from Subaru's POV and avoid having double vision with his own POV.
  
• Of course, leaving the POV to Subaru means that Julius is fighting a 3 dimensional fight similar to a third person shooter style. It's Julius that's why he can do it.
  
• A rainbow orbits around Julius. What grace, what elegance, truly "the finest"!!
  
• The theory behind petelgeuse's possession is that he uses his own powers as a spirit to force his way in to a contract. He is able to possess anyone with basic fundamentals with spirits, so he's a natural enemy with spirit users. This is the evil spirit, Petelgeuse Romanee Conti.
  
• Last time when being under Petelgeuse's possession, to affect him when Felis used his magic to destroy the circulatory system in the body, Subaru thought that he would be able to defeat Petelgeuse if his body took damage and so he took advantage of his "return from death" penalty.
  
• Because the other "fingers" in the forest have been defeated by the other corp members, Petelgeuse has no spare bodies for "possession" to take place. Petelgeuse's demise. "You... are really slothful."
  
• with regards to the trap in the dragon cart, Subaru and the others assumed that the bodies petelgeuse has prepared known as the "fingers" each had their own "self destruct" method. In episode 23 and the cart explosion, Subaru figured out the item that the "finger" Ketty used to self destruct. This time, Ketty was engaged in battle with Wilhelm and therefore did not explode himself. The magic stones of fire and it's incomplete detonation was kept to be used. Subaru figured that if the fingers were dealt with, the stones would not explode.
  
• The one who noticed the missing Magic stones of fire was the one who was rescued from the witch's cult and the one who missed the opportunity to profit from helping the villagers escape, Otto. He thought to at least do an inventory check. Here he shows his competence, but this is only the beginning of his agony～♪
  
• Otto's "Soul of language" is a divine protection that allows one to be able to converse with another living being. When in use, the language of the targeted being is spoken. If speaking to a land dragon, Otto speaks with cries of the dragon. To a cat, he meows. To a bat, a soundwave. With this power he is able to decide on a big shortcut.
  
• Now, Otto's divine protection is pretty powerful. In episode 17 when he was hired by Subaru, he hears the white whale's voice reach his ears..... is what i'd like to think is what caused his madness. *
  

*holy shit it comes full circle with a tweet he mentioned before in episode 17

• With Emilia's side, even though Wilhelm had to stop, the witch's cult's pursuit was interfered. Unparalleled Wilhelm.
  
• The children at this time were instructed by Subaru carefully. If the children had not held her back, he worries that there is a possibility that Emilia will go back and fight. The children were entrusted to Emilia. Only Petra, who understood exactly the motive of this, goes "a-cha-".
  
• With no able bodied beings to take over, Petelgeuse own body approaches death. Because Evil spirit Petelgeuse cannot continue to exist without a body, he has come once again no holds barred to try and take over Subaru.
  
• Please look and take note of Petelgeuse's facial expressions.
  
• I've mentioned it before, but the the dragon cart has the divine protection "Wind protection"* from the dragon. Because of this, the cart is not affected by wind resistance or traveling tremors. As a result, when Petelgeuse entered the cart, he also came under the influence of that protection.
  

*not sure what the official translation is

• There's a limited radius of a few meters in which one is influenced by "wind protection". If any part of the body leaves the area, the protection will be lifted on the person. When Petelgeuse reaches out to catch the gospel that Subaru threw, he leaves the radius and is hit with a ton of wind resistance.
  
• The gospel that shows the future, with the words "Owari (end)" written on it. This is the last of the evil spirit Petelgeuse Romanee Conti.
  
• Of course it's written with those letters. There were so many opportunities to learn the language... people that didn't are truly slothful huh?
  
• "Who can stand in the way of a man on his way to see a woman?" Wilhelm saying this after [Sword demon love song] novel... is pretty good huh
  
• Reunion
  
• Emilia's "why" is a continuation from the quarrel at the castle. At that time, Subaru had a million things he wanted to say, but summarized it into a single sentence.
  
• Here in order to reduce the damage from the Magic stones of fire, Subaru uses the inside of the white whale's body. The head was brought back with Crusch when she returned but the body was left in a frozen state. Put the Magic stones of fire in and evacuate.
  
• Here, Patrasche covers Subaru with her body. Is she a goddess?
  
• In episode 23, the magic stones of fire were set off prematurely and was not at it's full potential. This time the stones were charged to it's full potential and thus the firepower can not be compared to the previous time.
  
• The subjugation corps members... there were wounded but none deceased. I think you call this a "success". "Return to death" victory.
  
• We're playing this song here now
  
• The long lasting repetition of trials and despair. Finally overcoming it, the calm and quiet time just for the two of them. This is just a story of how this moment is obtained.
  
• Getting detoured, continuing to stray away, getting lost, it's just that kind of story. A boy with no confidence trying to convey his feelings for a girl with no confidence. Just for that, i did my best.
  

EPISODE ENDS—

• All parts over!!! thank you so much!!!!
  
• Also this anime has blood and dead bodies shown but it's nothing flashy so it's okay.
  
• To everyone who has been keeping up with me for 25 episodes, thank you. And to the staff who drew something to celebrate, thank you. To the members of the cast who breathed life into the characters, thank you. Thank you everybody, really.
  
• I have so many things i want to say and convey, but i can't seem to put that into words at the moment so i will end here for the night. Mostly likely around the same time next week, it'll be great if i could talk more about the anime slowly. If you would like, please come along with me.
  

Cast twitter comments

Takahashi Rie (Emilia)

• In half a year, to be able to run with her. To be able to participate and work at full power as a member of a team challenging the production. To the people who have taken in re:zero and to the people who loved and cherished it. I'm not able to put my thoughts into words well, but i'd like to at least say this. Thank you so much!!!!!

Minase Inori (Rem)

• Re:zero the last episode. Thank you so much. I'm sure there will be people who will start watching so i will not write any spoilers. Please watch and feel everybody's feelings we've tried to convey. Everyone of the staff, thank you so much for your hard work. I'm so glad i was a part of re:zero. I will love Rem forever! Forever!

Akasaki Chinatsu (Felt)

• I'm so happy to be a part of re:zero. (; ; )

Eguchi Takuya (Julius)

• Thank you so much for all the hard work. (/ _ ; )

Uchiyama Yumi (Puck)

• To everyone who tuned in to the last episode of re:zero, thank you so much. To be able to have the role as puck made me really happy. To me, Re:zero is an irreplaceable asset. Really really thank you so much!!!

Kobayashi Yūsuke (Subaru)

• There might still be some who have not watched it yet, but thank you so much for tuning in to the last episode of re:zero. I'm happy to have ran all the way to the end. There is nothing but thanks to the staff, the cast and the viewers. I'm so glad to be a part of such an amazing production. Really, thank you so much.

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Aaaaaand that's it! It's been an amazing ride and i loved learning more about the production and stuff i might have missed in the anime. Thanks for sticking around and upvoting these translations! Will definitely try and see if i can translate whatever Nagatsuki is going to say next week so look forward to that i guess?
I definitely would like to do more of these in the future with other authors or anime staff (helps a ton with learning the language too), so let me know if you see anything like this going in other titles. (:

Nagatsuki Tappei (Author of Re:Zero) likes to tweet as the episode airs. They usually include trivia and facts around that episode.
I try my best to translate as accurately as possible, but there will always be bits of mistranslations due to the japanese language and its slang. Forgive me if there are any typo errors in names. I am not a novel reader and might not know the official context to some of his tweets. Do let me know and i will edit accordingly! These are best experienced with the episode playing together.
I've been asked a lot so i'll just put this here. The official spelling is Petelgeuse and is even typed that way in the credits/author tweets. It is not a mistake.
(I only started translating from episode 17 so i don't have translations for previous episodes)
Link to Episode 17 Livetweets
Link to Episode 18 Livetweets
Link to Episode 19 Livetweets
Link to Episode 20 Livetweets
Link to Episode 21 Livetweets
Link to Episode 22 Livetweets
NAGASTUKI LIVETWEETS FOR EPISODE 23
BEFORE EPISODE AIRED—

• Now then, re:zero episode 23 is starting! Together with this episode, we're left with 3 more!

EPISODE STARTS—

• Starting right from last week, in this mysterious isolation.
  
• The first realisation of being in an illusion = [Patrasche is not being friendly]
  
• Julius, able to resist the illusion with his own strength.
  
• The spirts floating in the palm of Julius's hand are not "artificial spirits", but "quasi spirits". They are slightly of higher status when compared to the "artificial spirits" and he has brought 6 of them, which is pretty unusual.
  
• The older sister quickly captures Subaru and was about to withdraw but Wilhelm, who is the first out of everyone else to break from the illusion, interferes.
  
• "Ram can use illusion magic??" is what many might be thinking, but the effect of the illusion actually comes from a toxin in that blue flower. Ram used wind magic to spread the poison to influence the subjugation corps. if only Julius, who was able to resist it, wasn't there.....
  
• A part start!
  
• "To bite the hand that feeds you "
  
• The handwritten letter was sent to the mansion before the subjugation of the white whale regarding information related to the witch's cult. Presently, it's just a small prop.
  
• If capturing Subaru has not been the main priority for the older sister, she would have been able to easily take down the main force of the subjugation corps. But she didn't.
  
• In order to not cause any confusion/chaos among the villagers with the witches cult, they wanted to hide that but everyone was vaguely aware or it. The merchants helping with the evacuation were brought along without being told about it as well.
  
• Felis is cute... nay, friendly...
  
• It was decided to say "witch's cult? no. We're exterminating bandits in the forest" to ease the situation. It was impossible.
  
• Ha! *
  

*(He's imitating Ram's "Hpmh!" when subaru says that Ram has acknowledged him.)

• Petra is cute too.
  
• Now then, let's go solve the problem that's been put off for so long.
  
• I think the fact that Subaru came with Julius to the mansion would be shocking.*
  

*(To emilia most likely)

• With Peteko in episode 22 and the breaking of this illusion, both are thanks to the power of the quasi spirit "Ia". Julius attached it to Subaru.
  
• In the midst of "Nect", we reviewed multiple times on what everyone was saying.
  
• "A grey colored cat" Oh! They're talking about me? Isn't it me??*
  

**(Tappei's twitter handle is "nezumi iro nyanko" which translates to grey coloured cat. Fun fact, he uses "nezumi iro" which means "colour of a rat" instead of just using a word like "grey". so you can read this as "rat coloured cat" as well.)

• Felis's combat power is none.
  
• By the way, this person is "Ketty-san". He actually appears in previous time loops too.
  
• "world's gentlest hands" was said by Felis's treasured friend.
  
• A part over! Fast as usual!
  
• And with that, here's the third one, "kettylgeuse".
  
• B part start! A sudden explosion, Subaru scatters!
  
• Felis - "didn't you die once already"
  
• This part once again, Wilhelm uses the dust to see the "invisible hand"
  
• Actually the third Kettylgeuse has more "invisible hands" than Petelgeuse and Peteko.
  
• Fourth one. Petebi-san.
  
• This Petebi... i feel like she'll be pretty cute if she stays still
  
• It's been a while Wolgarm.
  
• Fifth person, Camugeuse.*
  

*(pronounced "ka-mii-yu-geuse")

• The ones that notified Emilia were the ones who brought the wounded to the mansion, Ram and Felis. Felis might have stopped Ram from going with her.
  
• Might be a bit late, but Emilia-tan is the kind of person who would kill any opponent with an intent to kill back.
  
• Overthrowing the witch's cult and the eyes of everyone watching Emilia do it. And the reason for Emilia's tears...
  
• Still though, doesn't it look like Felis is nude with only an apron on? *
  

*(hadaka apron he says)

• Subaru, prioritized withdrawing from Emilia rather than talking to her
  
• Ia who was attached to subaru removes itself after that heart thump.
  
• The 6th person, Subarugeuse.
  
• "Curse me, Subaru-kyun."
  
• In the same way with Ketty, Felis uses his magic and makes the "water" flow in the opponent's body run wild which will kill him. Doing it to the body that Petelgeuse enters, he too cannot resist it. At the end with his sword, Julius assists to end the suffering of his partner.
  
• If it was not for Felis's decision, Julius would [NEVER] be able to assist in Subaru's suicide and the possibility that Subarugeuse wll attack the village is high. Felis's judgement was cold hearted but right. Whether he wanted to do it or not is a separate matter.
  
• Regarding the last fight between Emilia and Petelgeuse, in the same way as how Wilhellm does it, she used floating ice to created diamond dust to be able to see the "invisible hand". Wilhelm relies on his body and strength to take it down whereas Emilia used her strong magical powers. Both have the strength to deal with it.
  

EPISODE ENDS—

• With that said, today has been a "Petelgeuse festival"! How was it? Different Petelgeuse, all 6 of them were shown, but which one is your favourite? I'm waiting to see who is your Best-Petelgeuse~!
  
• I seriously just said "Best-Petelgeuse"
  
• By the way, i wouldn't say that Felis tears are not for Subarus sake, but majority of it is for another reason. The reason he cries is.... WHAT? You can know about it in Re:zero EX1 [The dream the lion king saw]??!
  
• *(hard to translate but here he talks about how it was pandemonium in the dubbing studios because they had 4 petelgeuse on recording at the same time lol)
  
• Oh yeah, before i go to bed. I had chills after i heard kobayshi's voice acting for Subarugeuse. You could feel a sense of being possessed and then suddenly in control again without needing the eye glints to tell. It was amazing.
  
• Seriously speaking, just saying thank you is not enough to everyone who acted as Petelgeuse. Moreover because this is content from vol.8, this was written after the anime meetings started. "I never would have thought the anime would become like this" was the excuse i give
  

Christ! What an episode. Lots of text this time round so it took waaaaay longer than usual.