So Community is on Netflix, and naturally I've been rewatching. It got me thinking about my community college years, and the reality versus fiction. Of course, I will be doing my comparisons keeping in mind that the show diverged from any semblance of reality pretty early on.

As this is a public post, I am keeping things pretty general. For all ( Read more... )

ETA: After I posted this, I realized that "manic" has bad implications in reference to actual mental health issues. Please note that I am ONLY referring to the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope, and not implying anyone is "manic." I hope that makes sense.

Hey, bitches! Why are you guys awake so early? Yeah Megan, I know it's three in the afternoon.Jesus ( Read more... )

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With all of the discussion surrounding immigration, I turn to fandom. In the end, writing about the odds and ends of media is one of the ways in which I come to terms with very real events. I'm focusing very specifically on the One Day at a Time Episode "Strays," and how it relates to immigration. This entry assumes the readers have seen at least ( Read more... )

The sun and  the clouds are currently at war.

Sun: Whee! I'm out!

Clouds: Nope.

Sun: Bitch?

Clouds: Yeaah... I thought so.

And it's all very 2000s.  :P Meanwhile, my willingness to leave the house depends on the  sun staying out, although I actually have to leave to do some  shopping, so I don't have much choice. But I'd rather not leave in the rain, ( Read more... )

Content Warning: This post deals with suicide attempts, mental illness and sexual assault. In the context of TV shows, but still.

Quick summary of post: I discuss the problem with Very Special Episodes, and how Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Brooklyn Nine-Nine  (among other shows) got it right.

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A lot of people in fandom say they miss discussion. Including me. You can still find it on tumblr, but there's less true interaction, more reblogging and sharing. Meanwhile, the platforms where discussion occurs may still be limited, whether it's through less nuanced discussion (for instance, preferring to discuss an actress's new shoe line over ( Read more... )

This is what happens when you try to "sing" Hamilton by typing it onto your phone.

Actual song: The Schuyler Sisters.

(Sorry for the weird cut placement, it was the only way it would work. The ONE thing I miss about LJ is how much easier their text is now. Step up your game, DW!)

There's nothing rich people to come

Going downtown and the kids will ( Read more... )

I just realized I never shared this bit of Firefly meta with anyone.  What did the Tams know?

When we meet Gabriel Tam in a flashback (with Zac Efron playing young Simon), he seems like a strict, but not unloving father.  We don't see Regan Tam with her kids when they're young, although we do see her in a flashback that's closer to when the events ( Read more... )

Never mind that entry I just posted. It was way longer than I realized, the formatting was skewed and I kinda answered my own question halfway through. :P

Fandom Snowflake asked for a fandom wishlist.  So, here's one!

1. META. I miss meta so much. You  can either link me to posts you've written or read (please try linking to posts where commenting is ( Read more... )