"Oi maamme Suomi..."
Happy Independence Day to all the Finns! *waves a flag*
Two weeks left before Christmas, and just when I thought I was nearly finished with my essays for this term, I found out that no, I'm not supposed to sit the exams for two of my modules in term three like everyone else. No, because I'm an overseas student, I'm required to write an extra 2,000-word essay for both BY THE END OF THIS TERM. Oh, hell no. Well, I guess I won't be leaving my room in the next 1,5 weeks then.
Right. So, I watch The X Factor. I blame Cheryl Cole. Which means I really should be blaming Girls Aloud. And which, then, actually implies that in fact it's the_girl_20 who is responsible for everything.
Anyway, The X Factor. I watch it and it is femslashy. So very femslashy. Alexandra & Ruth are totally gay for each other. I can't believe I hadn't noticed this before the fangirling induced weekend with cactusgirluk a few weeks back. Want proof? Here you go:
1. The Cuteness Factor.
Alexandra and Ruth are extremely cute and spazzy whenever they're together.
Apparently, they've been best friends since the live shows started. Awww!
2. They're always there for each other.
Whenever one has needed support, the other one has been there in a flash.
They're not even sitting next to each other! Nevertheless, Ruth (brunette in the white dress) has turned sideways, so she can hold hands with Alexandra. Alex's hands seem to be just as eager:
Indeed.
Dialogue of utter gayness I
[Xtra Factor after the results of week 7]
Ruth: Listen, I still...I still can't believe [I'm still here]! Oh, my God. [...] I can't believe the public is keeping me in still. I can't believe it.
Alex: I believe it.
Ruth: Awwww! I love you.
3. The Three Stages of Femslash - #1: Hugging
And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
4. Moving picture says it all.
Giggling, kissing, 'I love yous'...guh.
High five!
5. The Three Stages of Femslash - #2: Hand Holding
I don't know about you, but I rarely act like this with my friends.
6. Boob grabbing!
There is no words for this. It needs to be seen to be believed.
"My girl looks hot today."
"My girl looks hot."
No words, I tell you. NO WORDS.
Dialogue of utter gayness II
[Xtra Factor before the results of Week 8]
Holly/Xtra Factor presenter: If you won, who would you like to share your crown with?
Alex: Ruth.
[...]
Ruth: [gooey eyes at Alex] With my best, best friend, Alexandra Burke.
Holly: You girls have got so close, haven't you?
Ruth: Yeah, we love each other. It's crazy.
Holly: [to the camera] They just love each other! Girl love.
Honest to God, I'm not making this shit up.
7. They're moving in together. Wait...what?
Yes, they're moving in together. I'm not kidding.
And Ruth gets all giddy when she talks about Alex. The best part?
Ruth: [Alexandra] does silly things in the morning. And we text each other, eventhough we share our bedroom, erm, but we text each other at night, "Good night! Sweet dreams" and things like that.
8. The Three Stages of Femslash - #3: Kissing
Ahem.
Dialogue of utter gayness III
[after being voted off]
X Factor: What was your favourite moment?
Ruth: I've had a few favourite moments - the "Hero" single was definitely one of them, performing "Purple Rain", and my relationship with Alex.
This is like the Katharine McPhee/Kellie Pickler thing times ten.
In other fandom related news, the first teaser trailer for Portia de Rossi's new sitcom, Better Off Ted, popped online last week. Watch it here. It looks INSANELY GOOD, which means it'll probably be canceled after two weeks. But hee! It has that Andry Richter Controls the Universe feel to it, which is brilliant. "They originally suggested Lem, but freeze the black guy? They're not stupid."
And finally, a meme I snatched from grumpybear1031, because any meme which combines two of the things I love the most about life, shipping and lists, needs to be posted.
Six Ships I Love
1. Emily/JJ (Criminal Minds)
2. Maca/Esther (Hospital Central)
3. Nikki/Helen (Bad Girls)
4. Ash/Scribbs (Murder in Suburbia)
5. Pepa/Silvia (Los Hombres de Paco)
6. Alex/Olivia (Law & Order: SVU)
Three Ships I Liked, But Don't Anymore
7. Sara/Catherine (CSI)
8. Addison/Izzie (Grey's Anatomy)
9. Elle/JJ (Criminal Minds)
Three Ships I Don't Like
10. JJ/Reid (Criminal Minds)
11. Shane/anybody (The L Word)
12. Elliot/Olivia (Law & Order: SVU)
Two Ships I Am Curious About, But Don't Actually Ship
13. Jill/Cindy (Women's Murder Club)
14. Blair/Serena (Gossip Girl)
1) Why do you dislike #11 so much?
I've never understood the Shane hype. I don't find her attractive at all, so it boggles the mind that women are willing to do anything to be with her. Whenever there's a love scene involving Shane, I fast-forward.
2) Who is someone you know that ships #13?
ralst is the first one that comes to mind.
3) What would be your ideal scenario for couple #3?
I think we already got it at the end of Series 3. They meet outside and live happily ever after. The end.
4) Which is your favorite episode for #1?
I'm torn between "Penelope" (guh, femslashy hand holding!) and "Children of the Dark" (gay, gay, GAY!), but I think I'll go with the latter.
5) How long have you been following couple #6?
Since forever. Alex/Olivia is probably my biggest shipping obsession ever. Although, Emily/JJ isn't too far behind.
6) What's the story with #8? What made you stop liking them/caring?
The writing got sucky, Addison left, and Izzie turned into a whiny B.
7) Which ship do you prefer - #2 or #4?
I have to go with Maca/Esther, but only because they're responsible for yours truly discovering the wonders of Spanish & Spanish television.
8) You have the power to make one ship nonexistent. Choose from #10 or #12.
Elliot/Olivia, because those shippers scare the bejesus out of me, and the whole ship doesn't make sense to me. Also, JJ/Reid is thankfully pretty much non-existent these days (not that I take malicious pleasure in it or anything...).
9) What interests you about #14?
The hype. So many people are raving about this paring that there must be something there.
10) When did you stop liking #7?
When the writers went overboard with the Sara/Grissom ugliness. And Sofia might have had something to do with it as well.
11) Did your waning interest in #9 kill your interest in the show?
Hell no! In fact, I'm sorry to say, but the show got ten times better once Elle was out of the picture.
12) What's a song that reminds you of #5?
Dana Kerstein - My Soul Ghost
13) Which of these ships do you love the most?
Oh, boy. Well, despite the recent plot twists, I have to say Emily/JJ. There's something in that paring that does it for me.
14) Which do you dislike the most?
JJ/Reid. That paring makes no sense to me whatsoever.
15) If you could have any of these two pairings double date, who would it be? (even better if they're from different shows)
Ash/Scribbs and Pepa/Silvia, because they clearly have a similar, not-so-serious way of policing. It'd be glorious!
16) Have #2 kissed yet? Elaborate if you'd like.
Oh, yes. On various occasions. It's always hot.
17) Did #4 have a happy ending? If the show hasn't ended yet, do you think a happy ending is likely?
I'd say so. In my perfect world both women finally realised that what they've been looking for all along is, in fact, right in front of them. Ash & Scribbs are so compatible that it's almost scary.
18) What would make you start shipping #13?
I should probably just read more fic. It's all Lindsay Boxer's fault.
19) If only one could happen, which would you prefer - #2 or #6?
Unfair! Well, Maca/Esther has happened already, so I suppose I'd pick Alex/Olivia.
20) You have the power to decide the fate of #10. What happens to them?
Poof! Gone.
2009 is just getting better and better by the week! I'm going to see Nickelback live in May. *flails*
Two weeks left before Christmas, and just when I thought I was nearly finished with my essays for this term, I found out that no, I'm not supposed to sit the exams for two of my modules in term three like everyone else. No, because I'm an overseas student, I'm required to write an extra 2,000-word essay for both BY THE END OF THIS TERM. Oh, hell no. Well, I guess I won't be leaving my room in the next 1,5 weeks then.
Right. So, I watch The X Factor. I blame Cheryl Cole. Which means I really should be blaming Girls Aloud. And which, then, actually implies that in fact it's the_girl_20 who is responsible for everything.
Anyway, The X Factor. I watch it and it is femslashy. So very femslashy. Alexandra & Ruth are totally gay for each other. I can't believe I hadn't noticed this before the fangirling induced weekend with cactusgirluk a few weeks back. Want proof? Here you go:
1. The Cuteness Factor.
Alexandra and Ruth are extremely cute and spazzy whenever they're together.
Apparently, they've been best friends since the live shows started. Awww!
2. They're always there for each other.
Whenever one has needed support, the other one has been there in a flash.
They're not even sitting next to each other! Nevertheless, Ruth (brunette in the white dress) has turned sideways, so she can hold hands with Alexandra. Alex's hands seem to be just as eager:
Indeed.
Dialogue of utter gayness I
[Xtra Factor after the results of week 7]
Ruth: Listen, I still...I still can't believe [I'm still here]! Oh, my God. [...] I can't believe the public is keeping me in still. I can't believe it.
Alex: I believe it.
Ruth: Awwww! I love you.
3. The Three Stages of Femslash - #1: Hugging
And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
4. Moving picture says it all.
Click to viewGiggling, kissing, 'I love yous'...guh.
High five!
5. The Three Stages of Femslash - #2: Hand Holding
I don't know about you, but I rarely act like this with my friends.
6. Boob grabbing!
There is no words for this. It needs to be seen to be believed.
"My girl looks hot today."
"My girl looks hot."
No words, I tell you. NO WORDS.
Dialogue of utter gayness II
[Xtra Factor before the results of Week 8]
Holly/Xtra Factor presenter: If you won, who would you like to share your crown with?
Alex: Ruth.
[...]
Ruth: [gooey eyes at Alex] With my best, best friend, Alexandra Burke.
Holly: You girls have got so close, haven't you?
Ruth: Yeah, we love each other. It's crazy.
Holly: [to the camera] They just love each other! Girl love.
Honest to God, I'm not making this shit up.
7. They're moving in together. Wait...what?
Yes, they're moving in together. I'm not kidding.
And Ruth gets all giddy when she talks about Alex. The best part?
Ruth: [Alexandra] does silly things in the morning. And we text each other, eventhough we share our bedroom, erm, but we text each other at night, "Good night! Sweet dreams" and things like that.
8. The Three Stages of Femslash - #3: Kissing
Ahem.
Dialogue of utter gayness III
[after being voted off]
X Factor: What was your favourite moment?
Ruth: I've had a few favourite moments - the "Hero" single was definitely one of them, performing "Purple Rain", and my relationship with Alex.
This is like the Katharine McPhee/Kellie Pickler thing times ten.
In other fandom related news, the first teaser trailer for Portia de Rossi's new sitcom, Better Off Ted, popped online last week. Watch it here. It looks INSANELY GOOD, which means it'll probably be canceled after two weeks. But hee! It has that Andry Richter Controls the Universe feel to it, which is brilliant. "They originally suggested Lem, but freeze the black guy? They're not stupid."
And finally, a meme I snatched from grumpybear1031, because any meme which combines two of the things I love the most about life, shipping and lists, needs to be posted.
Six Ships I Love
1. Emily/JJ (Criminal Minds)
2. Maca/Esther (Hospital Central)
3. Nikki/Helen (Bad Girls)
4. Ash/Scribbs (Murder in Suburbia)
5. Pepa/Silvia (Los Hombres de Paco)
6. Alex/Olivia (Law & Order: SVU)
Three Ships I Liked, But Don't Anymore
7. Sara/Catherine (CSI)
8. Addison/Izzie (Grey's Anatomy)
9. Elle/JJ (Criminal Minds)
Three Ships I Don't Like
10. JJ/Reid (Criminal Minds)
11. Shane/anybody (The L Word)
12. Elliot/Olivia (Law & Order: SVU)
Two Ships I Am Curious About, But Don't Actually Ship
13. Jill/Cindy (Women's Murder Club)
14. Blair/Serena (Gossip Girl)
1) Why do you dislike #11 so much?
I've never understood the Shane hype. I don't find her attractive at all, so it boggles the mind that women are willing to do anything to be with her. Whenever there's a love scene involving Shane, I fast-forward.
2) Who is someone you know that ships #13?
ralst is the first one that comes to mind.
3) What would be your ideal scenario for couple #3?
I think we already got it at the end of Series 3. They meet outside and live happily ever after. The end.
4) Which is your favorite episode for #1?
I'm torn between "Penelope" (guh, femslashy hand holding!) and "Children of the Dark" (gay, gay, GAY!), but I think I'll go with the latter.
5) How long have you been following couple #6?
Since forever. Alex/Olivia is probably my biggest shipping obsession ever. Although, Emily/JJ isn't too far behind.
6) What's the story with #8? What made you stop liking them/caring?
The writing got sucky, Addison left, and Izzie turned into a whiny B.
7) Which ship do you prefer - #2 or #4?
I have to go with Maca/Esther, but only because they're responsible for yours truly discovering the wonders of Spanish & Spanish television.
8) You have the power to make one ship nonexistent. Choose from #10 or #12.
Elliot/Olivia, because those shippers scare the bejesus out of me, and the whole ship doesn't make sense to me. Also, JJ/Reid is thankfully pretty much non-existent these days (not that I take malicious pleasure in it or anything...).
9) What interests you about #14?
The hype. So many people are raving about this paring that there must be something there.
10) When did you stop liking #7?
When the writers went overboard with the Sara/Grissom ugliness. And Sofia might have had something to do with it as well.
11) Did your waning interest in #9 kill your interest in the show?
Hell no! In fact, I'm sorry to say, but the show got ten times better once Elle was out of the picture.
12) What's a song that reminds you of #5?
Dana Kerstein - My Soul Ghost
13) Which of these ships do you love the most?
Oh, boy. Well, despite the recent plot twists, I have to say Emily/JJ. There's something in that paring that does it for me.
14) Which do you dislike the most?
JJ/Reid. That paring makes no sense to me whatsoever.
15) If you could have any of these two pairings double date, who would it be? (even better if they're from different shows)
Ash/Scribbs and Pepa/Silvia, because they clearly have a similar, not-so-serious way of policing. It'd be glorious!
16) Have #2 kissed yet? Elaborate if you'd like.
Oh, yes. On various occasions. It's always hot.
17) Did #4 have a happy ending? If the show hasn't ended yet, do you think a happy ending is likely?
I'd say so. In my perfect world both women finally realised that what they've been looking for all along is, in fact, right in front of them. Ash & Scribbs are so compatible that it's almost scary.
18) What would make you start shipping #13?
I should probably just read more fic. It's all Lindsay Boxer's fault.
19) If only one could happen, which would you prefer - #2 or #6?
Unfair! Well, Maca/Esther has happened already, so I suppose I'd pick Alex/Olivia.
20) You have the power to decide the fate of #10. What happens to them?
Poof! Gone.
2009 is just getting better and better by the week! I'm going to see Nickelback live in May. *flails*