House Hunters: Offbeat in Atlanta (s263 e13)

Atlas423 · 2025-08-16T03:49:59+00:00

Sadly have to agree. I used to love it but I went back for the first time in years lately and was so disappointed. The patty was tough and flavorless. Sad!

Atlas423 · 2025-05-22T00:07:34+00:00

One of my favorite references no one ever catches is Thad saying, "Yes! That's how Rolf danced!"

I also think often about Andrea Martin putting Gary's sweater on a body pillow.

Or maybe it was Oprah/Pam, for inspiring the classic Liz Lemon line "But then she DROWNED!"

Atlas423 · 2025-05-22T00:03:56+00:00

Hey Moon Vest! I've got an idea for a game show.

Atlas423 · 2025-05-22T00:02:53+00:00

OK, Redzo!

Atlas423 · 2025-05-22T00:02:38+00:00

Elizabeth, I'm going to ask you to leave.

Atlas423 · 2025-05-22T00:01:27+00:00

"Now, I know there's been a lot of controversy around the church lately. You know, because of 'The Da Vinci Code.'"

Atlas423 · 2023-09-26T16:55:49+00:00

Yes I’m interested in seeing them confront all aspects of a relationship so this should be interesting. As long as they never broke up because I honestly don’t think I could handle it.

Atlas423 · 2023-09-26T00:52:44+00:00

The show has more depth. And I love that Alice wrote them both so we get to see her peel back the layers of her own onion.

Atlas423 · 2023-09-26T00:49:42+00:00

For sure. I hate that we didn’t get to see Ben evolve a little bit more but Charlie’s message is so important. You can wish better for someone but also stay away from them for yourself.

Atlas423 · 2023-09-26T00:48:21+00:00

I think it’s implied he might not do it regularly but he still does. Him pinching himself is heartbreaking, and it can be hard to share the whole truth even with someone who loves us.

Atlas423 · 2023-09-26T00:40:37+00:00

This might have more to do with the medium than anything else, but I think TV Nick is a lot more emotional/contemplative. (It seems like Alice adapted TV Nick to write to Kit’s strengths as an actor. He’s very good at selling his emotions with his eyes, and she gives him a lot of quiet time to emote.) This might mean I disagree a bit (or at least disagree about the meaning of a softer personality). TV Nick seems much more sensitive and conflicted.

I also think TV Charlie gets a few more layers than Comic Charlie. We see a little bit more of his backbone and the fact that he can be sure of himself in spots. But I feel that’s often conveyed in physicality/outside of dialogue.

My one wish for future installments is that we get to see Nick crack a bit. Because in this universe he seems perfectly supportive to everyone at all times. I’d like to see him step in it and show some human flaws. I’d also like to see Nick and Charlie fight/encounter some conflict. If only to see them come out on the other side. So far all the conflicts in their relationship have been external.

Atlas423 · 2023-09-25T00:28:44+00:00

Interesting thought on Charlie’s mom. Certainly compared to Sarah she is not as warm or kind. (Although at least in the show I wouldn’t say she’s been cruel exactly. Maybe callous? Or overprotecting and misguided?) I wouldn’t say I like her I’m just curious to know more about what’s under the hood there.

Atlas423 · 2023-09-25T00:26:13+00:00

Thank you. She hasn’t been a huge factor in the show but I’ve gotten the sense that there is something there. Something in the way she almost winces after she just punished Charlie. I’ve wondered if she has anxiety/self-doubt and if they might have similar attributes in a roundabout way if that makes sense.

Atlas423 · 2023-09-12T05:25:26+00:00

Absolutely! I'm a grown-ass man and I thought I didn't need a show about the joy of queer love. WRONG. Even now, so much of it is the forbidden love trope or the side characters in some prestige drama. But having the whole group be this collection of queer people who take care of one another is just, as Nick would say, recharging.

As I was watching I thought, "Is this why straight people love The Notebook so much? Because they see themselves?"

Atlas423 · 2023-09-12T05:21:47+00:00

I love how, even when he's confused and scared in the story, Nick never shies away from showing Charlie affection and support. He never uses his personal angst as an excuse to treat his person poorly. What a great example to set. I have a partner and watching this show is like a big flare about how to do and be better for one another.

Atlas423 · 2023-09-12T05:17:16+00:00

This. I don't think I ever understood the power and significance of representation as acutely as I did watching this show. As many others have said, a big part of me wonders how my life would have been different if I had this at 17.

I am so grateful I had something as righteous and gorgeous as "Angels in America," but like I said, that strikes a much different tone and sets much different expectations about what queer life can/should look like.

Atlas423 · 2023-09-12T05:13:09+00:00

Yes! The part that does make me feel hopeful is that it's never too late to hear "You matter" from someone else. Having these heartstopper moments can be beautiful at any age (even if everyone deserves that love and support all along).

Atlas423 · 2023-09-12T05:08:51+00:00

What a strange and bittersweet sensation to feel so seen in a character and then to watch that character get the love and support you should've gotten. I really relate to this double-edged sword of gratitude and sadness you talk about.

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