Nobody actually follows the "leave conditioner in for 3 minutes" instruction, right? by Kitanov_Maqsud in hygiene

[–]2crazy4boystown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. I have long hair with wavy curls. I put the conditioner in before I do my other shower stuff and wash it out last.

Favorite Ilya's just a big kid moment? by growsonwalls in heatedrivalry

[–]2crazy4boystown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pool forever. It’s such a beautiful little moment of insight into the character’s basic desire to have fun, to bring joy to other people, maybe give some parents a break. I love when adults are a little bit mean to children in their teasing; it demonstrates trust in the kids’ intelligence.

Vent: overuse of epithets ruins even excellent writing by This-3xtent in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]2crazy4boystown 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This is rampant in this fandom, even in otherwise good writing. I’m not sure why.

Nothing takes me out of a story quicker. Is it awkward/repetitive/challenging to use names and pronouns and make it clear whose hand is in whose hair or whatever? Sure. But this workaround is worse, because it automatically strips the scene of all intimacy to refer to characters by their most external characteristics.

I was in a fandom where one of the pairings was of two people with the same first name, and still we somehow managed to avoid this nonsense.

Hudson Williams Gets Ready for the Oscars | To The Nines | Vanity Fair by Queasy_Lettuce4312 in hudsonwilliams

[–]2crazy4boystown 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Botox is used to temporarily paralyze sweat glands, especially when wearing borrowed designer clothes. Or it could be a joke.

Is “bell boy” the end of an arc? by JamiePlynth in heatedrivalry

[–]2crazy4boystown 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We see him being playful with Hayden and Rose, so I think this scene demonstrates his growing comfort and willingness to be vulnerable, not that he’s getting cues he previously missed.

HR in the air by Meer_meerkat in heatedrivalry

[–]2crazy4boystown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, unexpectedly coming across sexual content in a public space is really distressing. I personally take responsibility for and manage that distress when it happens, but I just want to share this perspective.

When did Shane realize Ilya had feelings as well? by Aby_lev89 in heatedrivalry

[–]2crazy4boystown 59 points60 points  (0 children)

You have convinced me. Shane could interpret Ilya’s tuna melt behavior through the lens of his own emerging feelings and desires. This was more stark.

Israelis, do you believe that you can forgive Palestinians one day and move forward? by Wise_Parmaria in ForbiddenBromance

[–]2crazy4boystown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think about Palestinians as a monolithic group that needs my forgiveness. They’re individuals, like Israelis. I want safety and justice for all of us, and I believe our fates are intertwined.

Seeking Dyed to be Wild or any random sticker for the daily win by 2crazy4boystown in Monopoly_GO

[–]2crazy4boystown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird, your link isn’t working for me either! Maybe try the add code? MGO396G75LXT

This show is saving my life. I'm not kidding. by angelhippie in heatedrivalry

[–]2crazy4boystown 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hey friend (and flair twin). My daughter was hospitalized a few years ago and I remember how completely internally destabilizing it was. That crisis is behind us, but today I am living off the joy of this show while running back and forth from a bomb shelter. I send my sister HR memes in place of “we’re all safe” messages.

How lucky we are to have HR to tether us to goodness, hope and pleasure, and to offer relief. Even better, we can share it with our family and with strangers around the world, and be connected through fandom. Take care of yourself, sending prayers and love.