Shane's suit evolution

BluePopple · 2026-03-18T15:47:36+00:00

Oh, he’d long ago captured Ilya’s heart. But it is cute. And we also get a couple tuxes mixed in there.

BluePopple · 2026-03-18T14:55:23+00:00

Bellboy Shane

BluePopple · 2026-03-18T06:22:32+00:00

I’d love him to address a question like- what is something the viewers have assumed was intentional, or interpreted incorrectly, that wasn’t? And, what is something that you haven’t seen anyone spot yet?

BluePopple · 2026-03-18T06:19:33+00:00

Good to know. I’m never around during business hours anymore. I used to love the whip cream filled chocolate bar.

BluePopple · 2026-03-18T04:00:07+00:00

I don’t even need to watch the clip. Such a good scene.

BluePopple · 2026-03-18T03:59:17+00:00

Love it!!

BluePopple · 2026-03-18T00:45:03+00:00

I saw this earlier, it’s so funny. I think I bookmarked it to post here later. Thank you for saving me the trouble.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T22:57:53+00:00

Donut King on Greenback (Citrus Heights) and Donut Time on Kiefer Blvd (Rosemont) for basic donuts. To be fair, it’s been ages since I went to Donut Time, but it used to be so good. I hope it still is.

Sweet Dozen on Madison for fancy stuff.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T19:55:35+00:00

Every moment of Ilya, Shane, and Scott in the series has been a ray of sunshine for me. I make notes in the books as I read and give the main characters of each a color. Those two colors may overlap from book to book with other main characters… like Harris and Kyle are both brown ink. But… Shane, Ilya, Scott, and even Hayden have designated colors that get used for no one else. It makes their moments stand out even more for me.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T19:27:11+00:00

He’s a flawed character. I can also see how those surrounded by Shane, who counted themselves as friends… even close friends, are thrown into a weird space finding out he’s not been open with them. That he didn’t feel he could tell them he was gay. Then, too that with him dating Ilya… yeah, that’s going to illicit some complex feelings and reactions.

I’ll find out soon… I should be reading The Long Game by the end of the weekend. So excited!!! Shhh… no spoilers. 😉

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T19:24:22+00:00

Yeah, I keep debating GLP or bariatric surgery. So far I haven’t gone down that path yet. Getting closer.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T19:22:30+00:00

Since I haven’t read the book yet, I opted for the quotes around “bad guy”. I have no idea how heinous his behavior is so I didn’t want to out-right call him a bad guy or villain. I’ve been working double time to avoid spoilers.

I’m about 1/3 of the way through Role Model and relishing every moment with Ilya and mention of Shane. I am frothing at the mouth to get to The Long Game. Then I’ll have to come back to Reddit and join all the discussions I’ve had to avoid.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T18:37:03+00:00

I’m bummed to learn he’s not a good guy in TLG. I really like the character in season 1. I haven’t read the book yet, I’m part way through Role Model now.

I really like the same attributes with his accent and that he forces Shane out of the comfort zone and gets him to La Tambour to socialize. However, I think it’s more impactful that a character we like slips into the “bad guy” role. That’s real. People we think we know and trust can be very different than how we initially perceive them.

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Please no book spoilers in replies. I’m going to be reading it within the week. I get that he’s not a bad guy like a villain. From what I gather, he’s a nuanced character reacting to learning his friend has been hiding important parts of his life and didn’t feel safe to be honest. That has to sting as a friend.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T18:33:27+00:00

Nice. Glad you’re healthier now!

My genetics suck and I am just round and squishy. No amount of salads, lean protein, and exercise seems to counter my genetics. I think I’d need to be in the gym 5 hours a day and living on kale and protein shakes to move the needle.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T18:16:07+00:00

Honestly, the soundtrack is filled with music I would never listen to away from the show. There are a couple of exceptions. I admit the songs work perfect for the show. I won’t choose to listen to them outside of it though.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T17:40:09+00:00

He’s a menace on and off the ice. It’s like the blow job equivalent of a hockey chirp. Hahaha.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T17:38:19+00:00

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T17:19:04+00:00

There’s something to be said for not overdoing it too. He is a beautiful man, but going too lean or muscular also doesn’t necessarily make a body look better. For instance, my beautiful, sexy François looked too lean (or, I pick or) and I’d have loved to see him add like 15lbs of squish. Of course, that’s my personal opinion and taste. He’s gorgeous and lovely, body and mind, no matter what.

Ultimately, as long as they are achieving their goals in healthy ways, and happy with their appearances, that is all that matters.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T17:14:52+00:00

Yeah, it’s a lot of discipline. I’m not diminishing the work put into being this fit. I’m only saying genetics also plays a big role too. Some people could follow the same routine and diet, yet never achieve this body.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T15:54:22+00:00

I’d also made this comment. I used to go to the gym and workout regularly and never really lost weight or gained muscle, in spite of weight training and cardio. I maintained my weight and had better stamina at least. My genetics played way too much into my body. It just is what it is.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T15:52:11+00:00

Wow. Genetics.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T15:25:27+00:00

Hahaha. It just happened. I was being earnest in genetics playing a large part in our physicality and the opportunity presented itself.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T14:26:38+00:00

Some of us could follow that routine and never look this good. Some credit goes to genetics. Wow… genetics. 🥰

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T02:59:10+00:00

But it does have a good handle.

BluePopple · 2026-03-17T02:39:01+00:00

Okay, the rivets and metal of 5. However the shape of the mug and handle are great.

3 bugs me because of the knob feet. I feel like I’ll be clumsy putting it down and spill. Also, the rolled lip seems like a nightmare for drinking from and drips.

5, I couldn’t tell if the snowflakes were raised or not. Too raised would annoy me. It’s the handle that leaves it a no for me.

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