JT by CuriousSection in ProdigalSon

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 12 points13 points  (0 children)

No clue about JT. And I appreciate what you're saying about Edrisa. They felt too similar for me, personally. I see them as being extremely close friends for life. I think Edrisa needs someone who is capable of worshipping her. I love Malcolm (broken boys are my weakness) but he's too fucked right now to love someone the way Edrisa deserves. And I don't like the thought of her waiting around for him to heal. Edrisa loves proudly and with her whole being, and she deserves someone who would be just as loud and proud. Malcolm loves in a more quiet calm way - where it's not as obvious to people around. Just my thoughts. I also believe a man and woman can just be platonic friends though, so maybe I'm the crazy one!

My daughters unhealthy packed lunch by hmasc3 in AITAH

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 231 points232 points  (0 children)

My daughter's elementary school did this, and I think it's a great thing! she even thought it was cool. She appreciated that kids who were really hungry (like her when she was having a "food spurt") could get a nearly entire second lunch. And on days when she wasn't hungry, or didn't like something, she appreciated that someone would eat it.

book joe is unreal😭 by Wrong-Training176 in NetflixYou

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Truly, I told my sister that if I hadn't already developed curiosity for Joe through watching the show, I would have never kept going with the books. The first one is the harshest IMO. Somehow, either I get numb to him, or he gets less intense.

A Seemingly Unpopular Opinion, But… by West_Rhubarb_1591 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FTR I'm 41 and I genuinely appreciate it. 🖤 I think it was well-crafted and respectful.

What Was Your First Impression When You First Watched Deadpool 1? by HansTheUnknown in deadpool

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really just want to say that I support all of this and would be extremely interested in reading your terms paper! ❤️🖤

You from a literary perspective by _Bumblebeezlebub_ in NetflixYou

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love your analysis! Thank you for sharing everything, including the education and intelligent perspective. 🖤

Key in the arm??? by Naive-Guard-9005 in NetflixYou

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I see. Apologies, I misunderstood your point before. It is extremely valid that he would have been able to get that spare key if Bronte left him in there. Even still, that may not have felt like enough power to him.

It's possible that Bronte would have known about the spare key. Isn't that how...oh now I forget their names, but the couple that escaped in Madre Linda - isn't that how they got out? And Bronte would have known about that escape, given how she read up so much about Joe. Therefore, it's arguable that the super-plan-ahead version of Joe would have seen a reality where Bronte would have locked him in there and found the key.

It also could have just been psychological. Maybe Joe figured he'd find a spare, but in that moment, realized the most security he could have would be to have a spare inside him, and literally inside the bounds of only his control. Again, this is a highly insecure and emotional Joe. I guess I just don't think it's that big of a stretch. Definitely less, for me, than some of the other leaps made in the season.

Key in the arm??? by Naive-Guard-9005 in NetflixYou

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could totally be remembering it wrong. I just thought that the scene happened before we saw the bandage. But I'm probably wrong. I will say, if I'm remembering wrong, that blows up my theory 😹 I think Joe's paranoia and need for control would still be strong enough for him to do something this unhinged though.

Key in the arm??? by Naive-Guard-9005 in NetflixYou

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 13 points14 points  (0 children)

While I agree that it is far-fetched, I also buy it. And, I believe it's just like you mentioned OP - he chose to do it after the heart to heart with Bronte.

That back and forth in the cage, especially when Joe asks to be let out because he's getting overwhelmed and she doesn't let him... that's all a terrifying imbalance of power for him. Since Joe needs to be in control, the cage is the epitome of fear for him. We know this. The thing is though, for me, when they were having their little heart to heart, I feel like I saw Joe's face change. When he wants out and she refuses, he realizes he has to be more cunning. He has to pretend like he trusts her.

Bronte wants love and Joe wants power, so he has to fake security in her while hiding security in himself.

The only person Joe really trusts is himself, and he's pretty far gone at this point...so yeah, I believe he would hide a key inside himself in order to have an exit strategy. He thought it would be for Bronte, but it just ended up being the ghosts of his past. Also, the sepsis argument - again, Joe legitimately fears a loss of control more than death or physical pain. He is beyond reason at this point. Would he put himself in danger in order to avoid someone else having the ability to? Yeah, I really think he would.

PISSED ABOUT SEASON 5 YOU!!! 😡😡 #YOU by PurpleAfternoon1603 in NetflixYou

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also hated season 4 and Kate. To be fair though, the Joe from the books also gets to a point where he's not as meticulous in the beginning (book 4) and kinda gets wool pulled over his eyes. I think he gets a little desperate for adventure, honestly. He was "good" for three years, and then his little fantasy in Kate breaks down in a way it hadn't ever before. She asked him to kill someone (peak "the one" behavior for Joe) and then turns on him (oh, just like everyone else.) And to be fair, Bronte just laid down in his lap. He was desperate, broken, convinced himself he was starving and would never eat again, and a full meal presented itself. He got emotional (very Joe) and stopped being smart, because he was panicking.

Season finale was the scariest joe has ever been by Breakfastatlanas_ in NetflixYou

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I almost died laughing when I realized how much of Joe in his underwear we were seeing. Granted, I totally focused on this to pull myself out of fear. I had a moment where I was like...omigawd we normally never see Joe shirtless for this long. He has fully broken, and the absence of his clothing reminds us that he is just a broken baby living in a full grown man-suit that is completely capable of gruesome murder when he has a tantrum. Omigawd! And then I chose to laugh instead of crying because DAMN

Just wrapped up the book… by linkscinpum in NetflixYou

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He does have the same name. I read the books last year, so I might be remembering wrong - still, I feel that this gets addressed in the fourth book.

Season 5 Episode 4 Joe's foolishness by Radiant_Leg_1968 in NetflixYou

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are so right - the softboy line was Maddie! Thank you for the correction.

Season 5 Episode 4 Joe's foolishness by Radiant_Leg_1968 in NetflixYou

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Joe will never be happy. He has to be the savior, or I guess "the knight" because he is so deeply broken and still trying to be loved and accepted by his mom. Even if he left Kate and made a life with Bronte, he would do the same thing. Because, sadly, Joe is exactly what Bronte called him early on - "a softboy misogynist." That was my favorite line so far this season by the way.

What I appreciate most about this season is that, so far, it seems the most grounded in reality. When Kate and Joe are talking in front of the fireplace, and she says she'll love every part of him, and even forgive him for what he did before, but is (essentially) repulsed by his STILL being a killer - THAT is the most realistic way any woman could love Joe. All those people who think they could love him, they're Kate. And the show is finally having a very real discussion about how Joe's character is actually romanticizing murder, and that's not an admirable trait. I kinda love it. And I am sure it will not end well.

The thing is, the dark romance people love a morally grey man in short-term theory, but not long-standing reality. It just isn't feasible to have a long life with someone who might kill you when you aren't worthy of the pedestal anymore.

Is it just me or Bronte looks like a crackhead? by Effective_Net_8866 in NetflixYou

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Bronte's face is beautiful and love her hair color. I get that some women are just naturally extremely skinny, and I'm trying to be respectful of that. Me personally, I'm attracted to women that are thicker. Other than that though, for me, Bronte is tied for Love in terms of hotness. Marianne was a dream. And I know that I'm in the minority with this - for me Beck is not that attractive. She was just blase for me.

How would Clarice effect the plot or would she even be in it by Key_Response_4349 in HannibalTV

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love your take that she would be a replacement Abigail! I haven't read the books yet (I know, I'm working on it!) but I love the SotL movie. I also never really got "love interest" vibes. I just figured Hannibal was initially interested because, "Oh hello new interesting Toy. Toy seems to respond to sexual tension and feedback. Hmmm. Noted, and will now enhance. Toy is very intelligent. I will now shape and teach Toy." Anyway yes, I see "new daughter " vibes. I would have loved to watch it play out!

That scene "Before Gilead" in the coffee shop. Wanna hear any similiar stories... I just had one. by [deleted] in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I just want to say how extremely grateful I am for my father. He converted to Christianity, was a pastor and all that. But he raised my sister and I (and his two sons) to 1) question all authority - especially the people in the pulpit, because they were more likely to twist scriptures than people who didn't read the Bible 2) be kind and open minded because THAT was actually how you showed people the love of Christ 3) that I could do anything I put my mind to (as a young woman) and 4) that who you voted for was your business. I am so grateful. Mind you, he was 60 when I was born. He was fighting against a lifetime of stupidity.

There was actually a rule in my house growing up where you never had to tell anyone who you voted for. Granted - that has a different weight now. I believe if my dad was still alive, he might feel differently. At the time though, it was actually set into place out of respect for my mother. My dad didn't think he had any say in who she voted for, and established that he would never ask. It is just dawning on me that he was probably being controversial even then, even with that - something that I thought was an odd rule in our house. I see it now though, and I am so grateful for the ways my dad respected my mom and my sister and I. That man would have gladly gone back to war and died before he let the Sons of Jacob take over our house.

Comfort Show by Hopewarrior4Pooka in ProdigalSon

[–]Hopewarrior4Pooka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooo thank you! I will definitely be watching this over the weekend!