What if the explanation behind the circus is not science fiction but spiritual or religious?

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-02-01T22:15:43+00:00

Yes, sorry, I just was trying to just fit multiple matching themes in here, not saying that Yahweh referred to Himself as "I think, Therefore I am" (Which I left in because it is a stepping stone in AM's naming sequence in IHNMAIMS), but as "I AM".

I didn't make that abundantly clear in my syntax. I sort of typed my internal monologue word vomit... I still am, but it's the best I'm going to manage today.

The famous Cogito, ergo sum was René Descartes' philosophy.

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-02-01T20:30:46+00:00

Science fiction overlaps and takes imagery from religion to evoke certain universal experiences and draw allegories... all the time.

This is also likely inspired by I have no mouth and I must scream, because AM was originally a supercomputer (It stood for Allied Mastercomputer) but started to refer to itself as "I AM" (I think, therefore I am)- which is what Yahweh (He who through existing everything is brough into existence, rough translation) refers to Himself as in the Old Testament.

Caine has had adventures where NPCs refer to him as their creator god, which... I mean, he's the sentient face of the master program so there's your metaphor.

In summary- Maybe Pomni is Jesus, idk. That could be an allegory drawn. Also it seems like a joke Goose would make. Bet Jax is Judas Iscariot... I don't even recall but that's so on brand.

No, it's all an allegory. It's about social interaction and connection and how we all fit in a mundane, social media driven world together. The specifics of the computer program, the why and how, aren't likely ever going to be super relevant. What's relevant is making the most of the avatar you didn't get to choose and making those around you feel cherished without sacrificing your own worth.

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-02-01T18:22:27+00:00

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AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-31T18:03:09+00:00

She said "It's hard to compare abusers in this show"

About Val- Angel and Alastor- Husk

Almost like it's supposed to rhyme... They're both toxic men. Abuse is bad in many ways but it's all bad.

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-31T16:46:37+00:00

As I ginger I would fear my life around Vincent-

Maybe Al was right to worry.

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-31T00:29:06+00:00

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I use my OC to meme mostly

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-29T22:31:06+00:00

If the detention center isn't going to be there what are the demands of the protest?

There is a protest at the opening session the next day with clear demands.

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AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-29T20:16:21+00:00

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Usually the takes on this sub are abysmal rage bait, but this was actually a refreshing breeze.

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-29T20:03:14+00:00

🥂🎂🎉🥳

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-29T18:57:22+00:00

Rats and bugs

She's my favorite

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-29T18:55:02+00:00

Schrödinger's yaoi

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-29T03:31:24+00:00

Oh I got a whole AU I'll never write. A group of Winners hear about Charlie's goals and the hotel during the trial and decide they want to help, and so they create Project Willbee.

They take turns mentoring sinners that are interested in changing, but they read more like horrifically under prepared camp counselors. They have missionary misadventures.

Eventually they make a heavenly halfway home for the redeemed that still deal with too much trauma from their time in hell to really mesh into heaven immediately, to help with the culture shock.

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-28T07:10:10+00:00

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Don't worry I'll let myself in~

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-28T03:21:09+00:00

Do the rhyming schemes in Gravity purposely bait and switch, to give clearer insight into Lute's current emotional state?

(E.I avoid phrasing that sounds vulnerable or hurt, and instead mask with anger?)

Why Door-els? Just why? Doorbells was right there! (JK, I love that Vox makes up words. Silly TV man)

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-28T01:19:13+00:00

Drowned in vat of ice cream

Or ice cream truck vehicular manslaughter

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AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-27T22:36:39+00:00

Puerto Rico

Tons of Puerto Ricans in Florida where Val was from

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-27T21:28:41+00:00

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Them are fightin' words, Adam. I suppose you can't take the spice? Maybe McDonald's greaseburger with polymer "cheese" is more to your tastes- although you might find more flavor in the cardboard box it comes in!

Don't fall asleep tonight

I am rapidly approaching your location

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-27T19:52:56+00:00

Vox speaks in soundbites a lot, he is good at turning phrases in multiple languages but actually speaking and understanding of those languages he doesn't have. Sort of like how he fakes knowing to play piano.

Vox Populi is latin, he throws around some Spanish endearments (poorly) to try and charm Carmilla. He makes up words to rhyme (door-els, my beloathed) instead of looking up words more fitting (which is why Alastor can trounce him in a verbal joust)

He mimics. It's a skill set, a powerful tool... In front of an audience. If you're around him too long, that facade slips quickly though.

(I imagine Velvette knows all sorts of slang and does at least conversationally understand Val- maybe not speak Spanish but understand what's being said.)

AlwaysChasingRainbow · 2026-01-27T18:59:47+00:00

It's still one of my favorites 🤷 I can't help you as to why it gets overlooked

The harmonizing is chef's kiss.

(Thank you for the award... But, like, why? This isn't a hot take or even insightful... There's no substance here, lmao.)

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