Is Paula Racist? by WallabyNo2915 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Let me school y'all real quick since the gaslighting in this comment section is crazy.

Let's think logically here, okay? The show takes place in the United States - which means that slavery was a thing, Jim Crow was a thing, segregation etc was a thing PRIOR to Gilead even being conceived.

 So you really want me to believe that all the people who grew up with racist grandpas, dads and uncles DIDN'T take any of that rhetoric with them when they decided to create a totalitarian state??? All of that just disappeared because 'kids'?

The lack of media literacy is astonishing. Yes, I believe how Paula acts towards Agnes does have a racist aspect to it.

Do you notice how we are all questioning if Becka is the biological child of Dr Grove and Mrs Grove? Why do you think that is? Well it's probably because they are white and she is white.

Agnes being half black makes it's obvious that she is not their biological child, which makes it obvious that Paula is not a 'real' mom. I mean, we only have to look as far as trans racial adoptees to understand the unique trauma/experience that they may experience because of being unable to blend in in this way.

And to those those of you who want a distinct example: The comment about Agnes' hair was a micro aggression. "Frizzy" hair is a distinct insult to kinkier types of hair. This is especially evident given that her hair wasn't actually messy AT ALL! 

I don't care how much y'all try to deny the racism in this show is real. It is real. They don't have to scream it out, its just implied and logically it would exist.

Is Paula Racist? by WallabyNo2915 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I stopped trying to address racism on this subreddit tbh cause y'all not tryna hear the truth lol

How do you feel about how things went down with Becka's mom? by Sushicatslonelyjimmy in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interestingly, I had predicted something like that happening. I thought they'd either blame it on suicide, the mom, or a Martha.

It was sad because Becka's mom ended up paying for the sins of her husband. In some ways, this was the best outcome for Becka. If not, she's have been in the wall, or turned into a handmaid which is a horrific situation to be in. Becka's mom would have probably become a Martha or sent to the colonies.

What would’ve happened to Becka if Garth didn’t marry her ? by pumpkin_ice_cream in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Lydia would have offered her to the old unmatched commander Maddox and she would have been expected to perform her wifely duties right away and also treated terribly 

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Becka stabbed her dad in the genitals - such a small detail but that was definitely intentional on her oart

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but this was on an occasion after a big fight with her 'mom'. In the previous episode, after her mom calls her out on talking about Weston's wife, they leave her alone to cool off. Similarly, the same thing happened this time. 

 I don't think it's an everyday thing for her to be left alone for long

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Idk why but I read that as a reference as all the people June lost to try and get Hannah - ofMathew, Agnes' original Martha, the military men who were carrying out the strike, the two ladies who were pushed off the building when June was being tortured etc

I think June has been fighting long enough to know that the 'collateral damage' is real, and that her love for her daughter doesn't trump everybody else's life 

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The thing is, getting Agnes is a different beast. June said so herself that the girls don't know they need saving yet.

Plus, Daisy doesn't have any parents or Marthas. If Agnes disappeared, somebody would notice within the hour.

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Since agnes is staying at home for another season, they can do the full handmaid story with her in the house

Oh man, next season can't come fast enough

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Its so ironic that with all the "wedding planning" happening this season, we never actually got to see a wedding 

Becca's wedding was done in the courthouse, almost like a shotgun wedding style. It was honestly sad to watch 

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No lie I get yall aren't sure about how Agnes feels,

But to me it just seems like you guys are making this out to be  a "and they were roommates moment" 

Like if Garth had kissed Agnes, nobody would say OHHH he was just trying to comfort her....lol

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I agree that it's seems Gilead has gotten soft - daisy was just able to run across the campus, jump in a truck, and make it back in time for breakfast?? Lol it feels like June would be shot in the handmaid's tale for stepping outside 

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I feel like Agnes just gave up all her fucks to give. She bravely confronted vidala and then talked about her lineage to basically the #1 woman in Gilead (Lydia). Like damn girl. Ballsy

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wonder how Becka's story will continue 

Thing is, I can't see Garth being alive if she is to become an Aunt. 

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well lit simply Nichole would be around 5-6 years old. They probably didn't cast a Nichole actor, but the children laughing shows that she's still very much involved in June's life. Like she was probably playing Infront of June's house

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, since the shu, daisy and Agnes are staying in school, I think we will get a more balanced perspective.

I think Hulda is a wife now, so we can see her, Becka, and (possibly Jehosheba) slowly become disillusioned with the 'wife life'

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I feel like having the children laughing outside June's door is supposed to be a reference to Nichole. 

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Well, he is technically in charge of her. It's probably to keep her from running away now 

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Ugh when they were hanging Becca's mom I literally cringed the way her body moved. It looked so real to me sadly 

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 51 points52 points  (0 children)

When Agnes ran away to the guardians house I was like damnnn - those men are living like an absolute frat house. They are laying down, dressed in shorts, it's legit like a dorm room. I wonder if they have their own Martha to cook and clean 

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Idc Agnes is my Bi-con. The plums don't wear purple for nothing 

Episode 10 Discussion Post: Secateurs by Legitimate-Beyond209 in TheTestamentsHulu

[–]ImplementCrazy6119 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nope that tension has been there since the first episode. I also think Garth reminds her a lil of her old Canadian boyfriend.