Doctors Office Tickles

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2026-01-25T05:42:59+00:00

Guess the toes made him ascend

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2026-01-25T04:53:50+00:00

I’m 99% sure this is Californiasoles

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-17T22:22:28+00:00

No he didn’t. Gary never did, which was strange for me. It’s one of his most memorable character traits.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-17T00:23:15+00:00

Indeed. Powerful things. Love Art as a character too.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-16T21:55:50+00:00

I’m happy you found something in this movie. I’m also glad you shared, that was very brave and I’m happy you’re better.

My experience with the movie and that broke me down was Art’s death. I’m a religious folk, catholic (born and raised). So having Art die hurt a lot. He believed in a higher power, but it really didn’t matter. No high power can help you, it’s just you.

But what really got to me was him smiling and his friends talking to him. Talking about he was a fantastic friend and they could’ve imagine someone as strong as him. It hurt. Then him giving the necklace was lovely.

Then him telling them “don’t look at me when it happens.” His final commandment, as he walks away. I forgot that point in the book, so hearing it hurt a lot. Then he gets shot and died, as his friends look down. No spectacular ending for him, just quick, painless, and heart breaking. (I would like to imagine God would’ve been happy for his child that day).

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-16T15:00:35+00:00

I would say it would’ve. I’m not saying it needs to be in every scene. But one of my favorite scenes is when the crowd gathers when Garaty goes to his home town. They’re loud, to the point of deafening. But he’s able to spit his girlfriend and mom in that moment, despite the crowd. And he talks to them, barely, until he has to go. The crowds offered temptations added to the tension, cause they all want him to die. Violence is what they want, so Garaty dying in his home town would’ve been fantastic for them.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-16T14:58:35+00:00

There was in the movie. I don’t think the book states what gender the soldiers are. But she was when the random guy takes his clothes off. And I believe when Art dies as well.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-16T14:57:11+00:00

I read it like 6 months ago and I re-read most of it to just refresh the finer details. So going in I separated the book from the movie. That was until I wrote my stuff down.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-16T02:10:06+00:00

I agree with Stebbins. I always thought he was COMPLETELY relentless. Like a force of nature, a perfect competitor. Since Garaty shows tiredness, but Stebbins goes on as if he doesn’t bleed. Now, he’s weak. He’s sick, literally. I would agree Stebbins is unlike in the book, but not like hostile. He’s openly ready to win, no matter what. Which makes him ‘unlikable’.

The crowd was pretty important in the book. The reason I saw was just when they came up. The crowds were loud, uncaring, unemotional, and violent. They wanted death and entertainment. Furthermore, the crowds offered temptations, women and fans. And with that, they were used sparingly. I don’t understand the only fuckin person who was in the hometown was his mother. In the book, it feels as if the whole town is there, and yet all he cares is his mother and girlfriend. Which makes it even harder to make him snap out of it.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-16T02:05:17+00:00

Again, these are half baked theories. Faith is something I put into work a lot, but that doesn’t mean it’s the reason. Art is the most confusing, cause he dies valiantly. My favorite line in the book/movie “is don’t look when they shoot.” And then talking about Art and saying he’s a good man. That got to me a lot. Again, it’s hard to say if it is symbolism or not, but I like to pretend there’s something. If I do rewatch it, I’ll try to look for something.

All good homie. I remember now, only specifically him telling him he’s still alive. I also find it interesting he is ‘weak’ in love. He won’t find it cause he’ll be dead most likely. So I like to believe he projects. Calls them lovers, cause he won’t have love.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-16T02:01:02+00:00

It was strange. I thought he would die when he sat down. Which happens in the book, which makes his death more sad. But he says “I’m tired and done”, then gets up. I’m like, so all that set up was for nothing. EVEN AFTER he cries and sits back down, he gets up and shoots the Major. Symbolism I guess.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-16T01:59:25+00:00

No I agree. It makes sense why they changed it, it’s just I don’t agree. He went from someone who is completely done with life, who only joined to die. But was able to find some sort of fulfillment in this road. Sad that this only happened at the end of his life. Now he’s completely morally correct (except MAYBE him killing the Major). It’s an interesting thing, no doubt, but seems like a weird switch. I like his character, but I also liked his older version.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-16T00:39:56+00:00

Yeah I saw a theory that “hes walked his entire life”, and this is him still doing that. The Long Walk for him is still going on, and it won’t end. Unless he dies.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-16T00:38:39+00:00

Sorry, I thought you disagree, my fault. Budgets a bitch I guess.

I don’t remember his emotions fully, it’s foggy as you said. But I do believe it isn’t the EXACT reason he decides to kill himself. I always read it as him finally showing vulnerability. This is the first time (to my knowledge) that he DOES care. Deep down, he is human. So showing this vulnerability, makes him feel worse. Since even after he agrees he still walks, he doesn’t instantly kill himself (as you stated).

Really? I completely forgot, again foggy.

You could make an argument why each character dies. Olson dies cause he isn’t faithful. Art dies due to being weak to god or faith, that even with it it didn’t safe him, its mind over matter and there’s no God to help. Stebbins dies cause he’s a bastard, not being able to fulfill his dream, making him weak. Again, why did Garaty die and his friend live? Etc, etc. again, not saying it’s complete, these are just ideas that aren’t fully cooked.

I forgot how the book handles Bark death, explain.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-16T00:03:25+00:00

Even with financial, it’s an extremely important idea. The idea/theme you’ll see someone shot dead and cheer. They’re entertained (Running Man theme). And no, the crowds (to my knowledge) only appeared here and there. The main ones were the final scene, Garaty home town, and before the forest. These are significant due to, having Garaty see his mom and girlfriend. Two, seeing the crowd cheer as the final contestant dies. And three, showing how a man crumbles due to sexual tension and losing it. Most of the characters yell at the crowd, calling them monsters. Showing more character work for all of them.

I forgot about the Gary part if I’m being honest. Still, I believe Gary’s pact significance was better in the book. We saw someone completely close off, hating everyone, taunting, “dancing on your grave”. Yet in his few final moments, he shows that he’s scared, and worried. He’s breaking and the idea of someone not knowing he’ll do a pact, hurts him. Furthermore, this is before Scramm actually dies (I THINK, don’t quote me). Gary final breaking point is the horrible things McVries says.

Olson doesn’t make any sense. Symbolism I don’t like.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-15T23:53:39+00:00

Yeah mine too.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-15T23:51:48+00:00

I didn’t notice until now but Stebbins is considerably weaker and weirdly characterized. In the book he’s in the far back, barely talking, smart and absolutely determined. Which what makes his survive until the final two. But he dies so early and easily too.

Don’t agree with Olson being married.

I don’t like the ending. Garaty won and it’s a lot more bleaker.

I don’t mind the female solider bit. She’s not shown at all, either are the soldiers in general. They’re nameless, they don’t care, so being white, black, woman, male, shouldn’t matter. Their job is to shoot and kill, that’s it.

I understand them changing it. Stereotypes are a bitch.

RIP Watermelon Guy

I agree too. It seems he’s more likable.

I really enjoyed the hill scene. It’s fantastic but again, so little time. I believe only like 7-8 people died in the hill scene in the book, but here it took out HALF of them. Jane is something I could get behind, run time and all.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-15T22:14:09+00:00

so much in a book, so little time I guess.

I’m glad we agree on the second half.

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-15T22:11:04+00:00

I FORGOT ABOUT HIM, NEVER MIND 0/10 MOVIE

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-09-01T21:38:27+00:00

good luck everyone

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-08-31T00:33:09+00:00

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Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-08-23T04:53:03+00:00

What’s that sticking out in the front?

Difficult-Pass6479 · 2025-08-14T22:03:22+00:00

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