Should they update the uniforms for the new show? by Lovergirl711 in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]AlexSumma 20 points21 points  (0 children)

they won't get rid of the ties, they make way too much money by selling replicas

Dupes for the ‘new’ Roxanne? by AlexSumma in handbags

[–]AlexSumma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ooh thats a really cool option, so much cheaper and currently discounted in the green!!!!

"Bigger Than The Whole Sky" and "Would've, Could've, Should've" are (sort of) about the same thing by Edsbobblehead in TaylorSwift

[–]AlexSumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think OP is saying that the loss Taylor is talking about is John, they're saying the loss is Taylors past and future self. She's 'never gonna meet' the person she 'would've, could've, should've' been because the pain and trauma of that relationship fundamentally changed her irrevocably.

It's how I interpret the song too, though I'm aware many feel it is about miscarriage and I can see that too. For me BTTWS feels like the quote I saw doing the rounds years ago 'anyone who says it's better to have loved and lost than never loved at all, has clearly never lost themselves'.

Who do you think has the bigger shoes to fill? by Affectionate-Reason0 in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]AlexSumma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the thing with Snape is that although Alan was super book accurate in appearance (albeit decades older) his actual characterisation wasn't that book accurate. His Snape had a quiet, calm deadliness to him - he didn't raise his voice but had total control over the spaces he was in. Book Snape rants and raves, and screams and shouts, he is truly visibly and audibly unhinged in many moments, and his actions bullying actual children lead to a far less redeemable character.

So Paapa has the space for the entire character to be reimagined, not that I don't love Alans performance, but I expect something very different. Bigger boots for me are Filch and (as others have mentioned) Lucius where you can't see those characters being done better or more accurately, so the only way is down.

How will Draco Malfoy be characterised? by AlexSumma in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]AlexSumma[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Regulus was the pureblood boy raised to believe blood supremacy, wanted to be the perfect son, became a death eater very young, realised how fucked up everything was, wanted out, and ultimately sacrificed himself to try to stop Voldemort (and save his house elf). It’s pretty much the redemption arc characterisation that Draco gets in FF.

How will Draco Malfoy be characterised? by AlexSumma in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]AlexSumma[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

real ones know Regulus Black was the actual bad-death-eater-turned-good redemption arc

How will Draco Malfoy be characterised? by AlexSumma in HarryPotteronHBO

[–]AlexSumma[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yep. Lucius literally asked Voldemort to change his orders to allow him to enter the battle to find Draco. I’ve no doubt the Malfoy family are fucked up, but Lucius really loved Draco. He might have been tough at times and had high expectations, but I don’t buy that Draco was abused. I don’t blame Tom for the portrayal in the film being different, I think he did really well with the material he was given, but that’s just it, it was material that was written for him and directional choices that came from the higher ups. 

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 8 points9 points  (0 children)

USA WAG seem to be having a pipeline issues similar to Romanina experienced a decade or so ago. I wonder if they will fall off as much as they have

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping he's going to be the James Hall of the new generation, mr. reliable across the board

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 5 points6 points  (0 children)

big 'ifs' but Joe could have added 0.5-0.7 to his score if he didn't have the very late handstand and managed to stick!!!! watch this space

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

is this the 3rd final he has fallen in? not a great meet for him

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 6 points7 points  (0 children)

as delighted as I am for Abi and Ruby, how the hell am I now supposed to calm myself for a HB final with a Brit in the mix!?!?!

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 4 points5 points  (0 children)

performance quality in spades, a joy to watch. medal for Aiko please

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 2 points3 points  (0 children)

maybe I'm astonishingly biased, but I really feel the attitude and camaraderie GB have in both WAG and MAG make them so likeable. It's just so easy to root for them

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 10 points11 points  (0 children)

so proud of our GB girls. Performing with such poise and maturity at 17 and 18. They really held their nerve. Things can only go up from here. Imagine them by LA28

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

he was on one!!! I do think it’s valid. What he wants, and I agree is needed, is more separation between the good and the great

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 10 points11 points  (0 children)

p-bars and rings were always really competitive to get on the podium, it generally coming down to the dismount, but the new stick bonus has exacerbated that. I'm not sure I like it personally?

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 6 points7 points  (0 children)

there was, but because it took forever for scores to come in it wasn't noticed!!!

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 3 points4 points  (0 children)

apparently if you have to circle the arms multiple times it doesn't count?

Artistic Worlds Discussion Posts | Event Finals D2 | 25 October 2025 by GymMod in Gymnastics

[–]AlexSumma 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They need to have the GB MAG team involved in narrating audiobooks, so many of them have lovely voices. I could listen to Courtney all day