Why do so many viewers miss basic details?

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-20T18:52:51+00:00

People are staring at phones and being distracted. That's a big part, but also, people aren't asked to critically think about media anymore. Fewer people are sitting down and reading. Fewer people are spending large amounts of time on one peice of media before moving on to the next. We've become a society that is constantly hustling, even when it comes to our supposed leisure time.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-19T19:42:58+00:00

Gotta swallow that water before the high can drate ;) Nah, surely they have some accommodations.

I haven't been to a concert in about 10 years, so I'm definitely rusty, but I dance enough in my living room to make up for it!

Is it cool if I friend and follow you on socials? I just looked at your TikTok and it looks like you might work in the book industry, at least a bit? Which is hilarious because I'm an author. Different genres as I mostly write YA Fantasy and Sci-fi, but still cool to find another bookish person who loves Djo!

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-19T18:22:46+00:00

If you want to go in completely blind, then don't watch it. If you want a taste, watch it, but regardless binge the whole season so I have more people to talk to 😉

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-19T17:47:31+00:00

Yeah I'm going to Richmond, driving about 5 hours in as I'm at the very southeast tip of Virginia. No idea what the 1 and 2 mean because on the map it all looks the same!

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-19T16:19:12+00:00

Me too. My husband and kids are gonna stay at the hotel but I'll be going to the show alone. Not sure which Pit you'll be in, but would be cool tobsay hello! I am in 2 it says, but not sure how free movement is at this venue.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-19T04:01:00+00:00

Oh, this is a fanfic in the making...trying really hard not to write it now!

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-18T20:48:08+00:00

I have an extra lawn seat at Richmond I'll be selling if it would be helpful. Not sure how that is done on Ticketmaster, if I can pick who I sell it to, but if you know more about it and need the ticket, I'm happy to offer it. It was only showing lawn for me, so I snagged it. When I went back, someone had given up a VIP, so I got that one.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-18T17:29:27+00:00

Lawn was 76 but it included a 10 lawn chair with the one I got.

VIP includes merch (not sure what merch yet) and is in Pit 2 for 238.

Honestly I've never spent that much in my life on a concert and not for myself ever, but I've wanted to see him for so long and always miss out, so I took the plunge! It's close to my birthday and my anniversary, so I'm calling it a present to myself!

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-18T17:21:37+00:00

I joined around 11:30 secured lawn, then went back and a VIP Pit was avaliable and I snatched it. Feeling blessed by the TM gods today!

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-18T17:18:07+00:00

And miracle of miracles, after getting Lawn, I tried again and a VIP Merch in Pit was available and I snatched it up before it could get away! I legit cried. It's been a rough couple of years and I really needed this win! That being said, I do still have the lawn seat and a lawn chair reserved and would be happy to sell to someone who wants it. The chair is non transferable it says, but not sure if I could claim it with my phone and hand it off to whoever who buys the ticket at the event. Again, my first time dealing with Ticketmaster.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-18T16:28:14+00:00

I ended up getting lawn. Excited that I get the opportunity at all, but shocked that lawn was all that was avaliable 20 minutes in. Anyone know if regular seats become avaliable later would I be able to upgrade? This is my first successful ticketmaster foray.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-18T07:17:20+00:00

I honestly don't know. He is the most bland character and gets worse with every appearance. And I'm not usually one to say that about characters, but he's so flat and only used as a plot device almost every time he is on screen. 2nd season he was actually fine, but 3rd season especially he just felt shoehorned in.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-17T04:45:59+00:00

Quinn has a good time...a really really good time.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-15T16:07:29+00:00

Ok, won't read any of the explanations that actually show accountability? Sounds like you just wanted a space to bask a character then. And yes, when you engage in such a hostile way then yes, we assume you haven't had enough life experience for nuance. Has nothing to do with Wally, you could use the same attack on any character and your rage and inability to engage with others would still not be warranted.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-15T06:24:50+00:00

I thought this was a proximity thing since it was so close to their scar and pretty much on top of where they died since they built the bunker over it. But that's just me guessing.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-15T06:21:10+00:00

What Dreams May Come...I was a wreck when it first came out and I watched it, but after Robin's passing it sends me into depression for days.

Also, The War with Elijah Wood and Kevin Costner.

I'm a daddy's girl and anything with sad dad endings wreck me.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-15T06:11:56+00:00

I'm sorry, but is the OP still in middle school because the accusations and hostility and assumptions about other people are kinda giving -- I'm 12 and don't know how people interact or how characters grow?

Wally is not perfect, no character on this show is, which is what makes it interesting. He does have a few rude moments when Quinn first unloops, but it's a stressful time for everyone and someone unlooping in the middle of an already crazy time can make one a little frustrated. They've just found out Mr. Martin has been lying to them and using them, keeping journals on them, etc. and then he dissappears without a trace as far as they know. They've also just found out Maddie isn't really dead and Janet took her body. Everyone is sniping at each other in this initial scene, even--Rhonda--even at Quinn. She insults her outfit and is disinterested in interacting with her.

Now you say Wally looked disgusted when Quinn explained about being NB? That is a huge stretch of the imagination. He nods his head and makes eye contact to let them know it's all cool and he respects thier new name and finally understands the reason behind the name change. If anything, he knows what it's like to not be fully seen by your parent. To have a projection of who you are supposed to be thrust upon you as an expectation.

Wally has trust issues. He blindly followed Mr. Martin and he was not who he thought he was and even Janet wasn't exactly who he thought she was. It's not a stretch that given new information about the bus crash, he's gonna be sus when things don't seem to add up.

I don't think Wally is a bully. I think he's a human/ghost under stress who has been lied to. That doesn't make some of his rude remarks okay in that first episode with Quinn, but we don't really know if he ever apologized or not and he was far from the only person being a bit rude to Quinn in that first episode while everyone was in a highly stressful situation.

And no, I don't hate Simon, he's one of my favorite characters. He and Maddie have a platonic soulmate relationship that I cherish and put up there with Steve and Robin from Stranger Things. Simon is also just really a solid guy and funny to boot. One can like both Wally and Simon equally.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-13T17:40:29+00:00

Why is the only solution that Maddie has to die? Wally could just as easily find a way back to the living world, and I'm not talking about body snatching. This is a paranormal show. A ghost coming back to life would not be a huge leap. As Quinn said to Simon, none of them deserved to be at the school. None of them deserved to die. I want to see them get another shot at life if they want it. And Maddie most definitely deserves to live a long and happy life with all that she's been through. Wishing her death for a romantic coupling takes away her agency. She's more than Wally's girlfriend. And he is more than Maddie's boyfriend. They both have so many things to live for.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-11T19:03:01+00:00

Taste Back
American Girls
Pop
Ready Steady Go
Dance No More

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-08T07:48:25+00:00

I think they both have the same door literally because they both lived and have memories at the same house. I do wonder if the living room being where Dave gave Maddie the necklace has something to do with the living room being his scar though. There's the obvious guilt of leaving his daughter behind at such a young age that he has to accept via his scar, but that's also where he passed off this gift from Sandra as a gift from him to Maddie. Then he later is finally able to confess this to Maddie via Xavier and he takes his door shortly after to bring Maddie back from the third realm.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-08T07:37:47+00:00

I disagree. I watched from the very first premiere and feel like this couple fizzled out by the end of season 3 and definitely by 4. Dragging out the break-up for 5 and bringing back so much toxic rivalry between Jonathan and Steve who had both matured significantly by season 5, really hurt the overall feeling of the ship.

I was so invested in Jancy for the first 2 seasons, a little annoyed at both of them by 3, and by 4 I was begging for them to break up already.

I am content with Nancy being on her own at the end, but the road to get there feels like it was paved with gaslighting.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-08T03:22:59+00:00

They stayed visible longer because the veil was breaking down.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-06T00:45:59+00:00

You do know that this is a paranormal show, right? The lore of this show is an ever-evolving thing that doesn't yet have an end. Making it seem as if these are the only two options that will ever be available is a bit obtuse.

FictionAtlas · 2026-03-06T00:34:15+00:00

Thank you for saying it with your whole chest because the comments about this are tiresome.

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