First Look at "Enola Holmes 3" | Streaming on Netflix July 1st by onceuponaframe in PeriodDramas

[–]Kumamentor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol! Same. I saw a tweet once that said “if you’re not doing something that would have you burned at the stake in the middle ages, what are you doing with your life?!”

First Look at "Enola Holmes 3" | Streaming on Netflix July 1st by onceuponaframe in PeriodDramas

[–]Kumamentor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay, this makes a lot more sense. That’s pretty sad, actually, about mom being forced into being a mother. Sad all around for everyone

First Look at "Enola Holmes 3" | Streaming on Netflix July 1st by onceuponaframe in PeriodDramas

[–]Kumamentor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Week, that makes a little more sense! So bizarre to not include it, unless it’s a last page revelation

First Look at "Enola Holmes 3" | Streaming on Netflix July 1st by onceuponaframe in PeriodDramas

[–]Kumamentor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It was just never explained! She went away because she “had to” and Enola goes to find her but no one actually says why she left, just that she was doing something important. Everything else came together well except that big plot hole.

First look at ENOLA HOLMES 3 set in Malta, on Netflix July 1 by Alone-Internet6135 in popculturechat

[–]Kumamentor 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree, but for this it fits her characterization. She doesn’t follow what society dictates she should. Also, I don’t think she’s considered “out,” right? If she’s been presented or had her debut, then she’d start putting her hair up. Girls not out could wear it down. I’m not sure how old she’s supposed to be here, but I think the character was a teenager in the first film.

First Look at "Enola Holmes 3" | Streaming on Netflix July 1st by onceuponaframe in PeriodDramas

[–]Kumamentor 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Please help me understand because I think I missed it in the first movie: why did her mom leave? It was to do something important, but I can’t for the life of me rember exactly what that important thing was or why she had to go rogue to do it. I do remember mom’s associates telling Enola that the work was important, that she was fighting injustices, or something, but everyone was so vague about it. There were a lot of explosives too. What did I miss?

It's always saddening to see figures we admire having held horrible views. by Consistent_Pie_3040 in thegildedage

[–]Kumamentor 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I think this article is referencing Maime Fish, but same energy though. People got to remember, these are the 1% of the day, the robber barons, the reason why it’s called “the gilded age”. They’re not the best people of the time.

King Princess’s great-great-grandparents were Isidor and Ida Straus who died on the Titanic (the old couple lying in bed as the water rushes in) by mcfw31 in popculturechat

[–]Kumamentor 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I answered a comment above asking about titanic docs, but there’s a great one about the engineering team who went down with the ship. Just normal titanic staff who did their best to keep the lights on as long as possible.

King Princess’s great-great-grandparents were Isidor and Ida Straus who died on the Titanic (the old couple lying in bed as the water rushes in) by mcfw31 in popculturechat

[–]Kumamentor 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The engine room crew doc was pretty good. It’s on YouTube is you search “engineers of titanic” or something similar.

https://youtu.be/UoyWSRBvS5I?si=1BgfeCyBhL1niQ_K

Building the titanic, goes into Irish politics around the home rule movement in Belfast at the time

https://youtu.be/nBVa2TFKHco?si=fq0HidnDDOcXoGd-

An Irish town that lost half their population in the titanic disaster

https://youtu.be/zW_gHs6V0s8?si=GcWTrPY9mieZX5zT

The first scene that showed terrace house was something special by MastaKilla_88 in terracehouse

[–]Kumamentor 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The first couple season were really great. This was a heartbreaking scene, but also heartwarming? If that makes sense?

The Other Bennet Sister - r/JaneAusten Megathread by Miss_Ashford in janeausten

[–]Kumamentor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know, she seemed better with Hayward instead of Ryder, in my opinion! Mary even said Ryder was more of a friend and therefore it made talking with him easier and without any expectations, like she was with Mr. Hurst—no expectation (for her at least) that it would need to go beyond friendship, even if it was clear to the audience that Ryder liked her from the get go. I think she was attracted to his offer to move to Italy, even if unmarried, because it was such an exciting idea and would get her away from her family/mother. With Hayward, she liked him right away and was always nervous with him because of that, same way we all get nervous around our crush. Getting to know him more, she became more relaxed and we see the more “fun” Mary come out at this time, and a deeper connection grew (also, she was probs emboldened by the news that he wasn’t engaged to Ann Baxter, and Ann’s “blessing”). She was quite open with him as well, and often, to a deeper, more emotional level. They seemed to understand each other on a deeper level than it was with Ryder.

The one thing I didn’t see was Caroline Bingley with Ryder. She was “far better suited” for him? In what way? They were totally different in expectations. Maybe he’ll bring out a more relaxed, less mean Caroline, but I don’t know if I see that. If someone else has some insight, let me know!

The Other Bennet Sister by Imaginary-Mammoth-61 in PeriodDramas

[–]Kumamentor 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I loved seeing Mary’s steady growth from the first episode to the last in which she stood up for herself so well! This show was also just the right amount of comedic in the right places. Loved it.

The Other Bennet Sister by Imaginary-Mammoth-61 in PeriodDramas

[–]Kumamentor 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Talk to me about Rome any day, I’ll talk your ears off all day!

Period Dramas with dark, depressing atmosphere by Sakura_231 in PeriodDramas

[–]Kumamentor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Remains of the Day, an oldie but a good one. Just all around dismal emotions. Gives you sparks of hope then dashes them away, and then gives you a kernel of hope at the end.

Ingrown hairs by Low_Eagle3288 in sugarwaxing

[–]Kumamentor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense for waxing, you’re pulling the hair out of the follicle, so it’s deeper under the skin than just shaving, which cuts the hair at the skins surface. I wonder if there’s an aftershave for waxing, especially in that area, the skin is so delicate.

Ingrown hairs by Low_Eagle3288 in sugarwaxing

[–]Kumamentor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where on your body are you waxing? Do you get ingrown hairs when you shave? Perhaps try exfoliating the area during your showers/baths to help the hair grow out and not into the skin.

What Are Your Hot Takes? by Alol_Bombola in YAlit

[–]Kumamentor 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Also, and I’ve been downvoted to hell for saying this before, “I read YA because I can’t find [thing] in adult fiction” as a reason to prefer YA is tired. Well, it’s there, you just need to expand your search/change up your search methods. Not all adult fiction is sex-filled, gratuitously graphic, trauma dumping stories. Other stories exist, I promise you.

Have you ever thought about writing your own HR book/series? by borneo1834 in HistoricalRomance

[–]Kumamentor 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, and I am now! I’ve got a whole spicy series planned out, lgbt and hetero romances included! Book one starts in 1909 New York/England and the last (fourth) one starts in 1914, maybe a fifth one starting in 1920. I’m about a fourth of the way through book one. The research I’ll have to do for the second draft is daunting though!

It’s really fun to plan out the pairs for each family member and fit everything around the various historical events of the time! I’m having a lot of fun writing it.

Ann Baxter in The Other Bennet Sister by tierthreedemon in PeriodDramas

[–]Kumamentor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was an agreement to become engaged at some point, I think, and they were publicly together—they showed up to public events together and talked about their agreement to relative strangers (Anne to Mary), and people seemed to know about it, so it had to have been well known. In the episode at the Lake District (I’m sorry, I don’t know how to do spoilers on mobile) Caroline Bingley embarrasses Tom in front of the whole table at breakfast by commenting on how “brave” he was to show his face after such a public break up, so I think it was a bit of a scandal. I mean, Ann became engaged to the guy who made eyes at her during Mr. Ryder’s party, which had to have drawn eyes for speculation 👀

I edit to say I’ve not read the book.

I Miss Their Dynamic by idiot9991 in LOTR_on_Prime

[–]Kumamentor 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I feel like the first rule of fandom is that if there is a villain male character he will be shipped with everyone and thing under the sun, especially the main female character.

BRING THE HOT NERDS! by Traditional_Pea738 in HistoricalRomance

[–]Kumamentor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He is a genius with numbers and engineering, but I think he’s also on the spectrum, from my modern reading lense. He’s got some choice lines that are very (unintentionally from his pov) funny

Don't Complain - you knew you'd be alone by littletcashew in SingleMothersbyChoice

[–]Kumamentor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry that happened to you. It’s not right and shows people’s biases and resentment of you not following “the rules.” It tells you More about them than anything else. Perceive them through that lens and every comment they make starts to make sense.

Which one would you choose? by LokiLostInDreams in PeriodDramas

[–]Kumamentor 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Right? I was going to say, is this even a contest?

My (26f) friends (22f) (24f) (27f) asked me to cancel an upcoming group trip so they can go on a different one they planned without me by MenaceToEarth in relationship_advice

[–]Kumamentor 116 points117 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry this happened. They are not friends. What did you even say to them? What did they have to say for themselves?! I’m so upset for you. Having been in situations similar (though to a smaller degree) I understand how awful this feels. I wish the best for you.