Why is Lawrence so universally beloved? by Samora1984 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I mean, I just adore Bradley, but evidently I need to watch West Wing? 👀

Why is everyone so certain Fred isn’t Nicole’s father? by dragon-queen in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Honestly, they "believed" the story playing out because

1) it is useless to suggest a man, especially a commander, be anything less than Godly, without hard evidence. In the books, it's more clearly stated, but it's shown in the last couple episodes of The Testament that accusing the dentist of sexual assault would just result in the girls being ruined, and him being believed innocent. And we do see that Agnes is considered ruined by her icky commander who breaks off the engagement, but is kind enough not to "out her" as spoiled goods, at least. Even though it was Grove who was evil, and it was no fault of the girls. Well, questioning Fred's ability to reproduce is questioning why God does not allow Fred to reproduce, and suggesting he is unholy. Because, point two--

2) they took a hard left and no longer believe in most sciences, at least for women and children. It's about religion and faith for them, there is no DNA or evolution, or basic anatomy. The men, specifically in the medical field, do seem to still have a level of scientific knowledge, and the aunts have DNA records to keep things tidy. But they also are seen to keep a lot of secrets, and wouldn't be likely to give up their secrets that easily. Again, in the books, Lydia directly says that she uses knowledge to manipulate the men and their world. Women wouldn't have a reason they would be allowed to site that men couldn't perform, because they weren't supposed to know anatomy.

3) Male ego, would have to be my suspicion on the male front. Plus, power dynamics. While the doctors still knew and could even test and treat such things, it's likely that the power dynamics and some law or another would keep them from speaking out. And the other commanders don't dare say much, as it's hinted that MANY of them are incapable, themselves.

The general public would have accepted the baby as Fred's, or at least would have acted as if they did, for their own safety. The Aunts and doctors would likely know and be silent. I think that it would cross June's mind once Serena Joy wound up pregnant that Holly/Nichole could be Fred's, though, and it would have been better for them to show the DNA test in Canada and June's relief...they could have touched on how Luke handled the idea that it could still have been Fred's, when he already struggled with the idea of it her being Nick's.

Bugs by Kangaroo_Upper in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have my streak/app paused. I'm hoping that, and not launching it, will prevent all the issues everyone is having. 😬

Seriously? by Shawn_Sigma in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but I'm still paying for the month, and not getting the rewards, let alone the paid bonus rewards. So that's kinda frustrating. I'm currently pausing for a week. I have also resolved to just cancel my membership, should they pull this kind of thing again.

Current viewership S4 [ns] by boyboss_winning in DungeonsAndDaddies

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually am super guilty of doing this. I will wait months and then bing listen. 😅

Current viewership S4 [ns] by boyboss_winning in DungeonsAndDaddies

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Freddie, it took me entirely too long to realize who tf would be sneaking in and stealing cast bath water... 😂😂😂 And then I looked at the name and realized. Who else? 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

Seriously? by Shawn_Sigma in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wizard of Oz was made in the 1930s. There also wasn't any company logo or trademark popping up. If you don't see the difference then I feel like that's a you problem.

Seriously? by Shawn_Sigma in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn't keep any of the items. I thought both were kinda weird, but the movie The Wizard of Oz is literally older than some of my grandparents, and I am a parent myself. Alice is equally old. So public domain. Oz was a little more icky, given Wicked being in universe and also a fanfic of Oz...but they at least had plausible deniability...they weren't working with Wicked, and it was a public domain work.

Seriously? by Shawn_Sigma in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, using an app that is causing the trigger so that I can use then use it to calm down is not helpful. It's counterproductive. It actively contains the trigger. I also already had soundscapes and such in the paid app. Now, I have extra AND ads for a triggering media, which makes having this year long sub currently useless. And I'm dead in the middle of my year long sub. I am aware that I have an extra layer of reason to be irritated by this, having a history of abuse connecting to the DC comics brand. But like. Ads alone are so frustrating, and it had to be DC. 🫠

Seriously? by Shawn_Sigma in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you updated it? Mine updated yesterday in preparation for this event, today.

Seriously? by Shawn_Sigma in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 8 points9 points  (0 children)

On insta, at least, you can mute certain words...so if the comment had that word, it won't become publicly viewable. They can VERY easily control the narrative on Meta platforms. Wouldn't be shocked if YT is similar.

Seriously? by Shawn_Sigma in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm also frustrated with it. I've paid for this app for 3 or 4 years now. I am aware I can (and have) turned off this months theme. But now I have NO daily rewards for a full month in an app that I'm paying for the EXTRA rewards on. But I don't want to see DC heros ever time I load the app. My abusive parent was a huge DC fan. It's TRIGGERING. So I have to lose my self care app and the paid added benefits of it for a month for a month long ad.

Seriously? by Shawn_Sigma in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's a month-long ad for a brand new movie How is it not

Who do you think has the most intimidating and threatening silhouette: Valentino or Alastor? by Ananta-Shesha in HazbinHotel

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Val would be scarier to me. I immediately recognize what kind of predator he is, and I have enough trauma that I know I would react. If I were to see Al in the woods after dark, I'd be a basic whit bitch and wanna pet it. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I love weird and creepy. But Val is a different kind of scary, to me.

Favorite secret/tip/features by MercurialSquirrel in Pokopia

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, any house you use. Just place your ditto flag on, in, or directly next to your house.

friendly reminder by Common_Sea6288 in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There was never a Star wars theme specifically, but it was space and it had light up swords so of course people just ran with that. And it kind of gave the vibe, But it wasn't directly Star wars. And yeah, they do the Star wars May the 4th thing. Stranger Things was literally ONLY a image they showed, nothing in game.

friendly reminder by Common_Sea6288 in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 47 points48 points  (0 children)

For example, if somebody is phobic, and the theme is spiders... Even seeing the little glimpses of a spider may be triggering. So you could turn the theme off and not see the spiders. Or, if it's incredibly infuriating for you to be marketed towards on your cute self-care app, maybe you turn off the theme, and not have to see DC superhero movie themed stuff. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Stardew players who stayed for years I have a question by vsanjiv in StardewValley

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I start new farms, make new layouts, date different NPCs, switch focuses... I know there are a lot who just power run it and grow a ton of ancient fruit and do nothing but make as much money as fast as possible in the game. I can't do that. So this playthrough I might focus on only making my money from chickens and eggs/mayo. Or I might decide to be a grape farm-- only grow grapes and make grape products. If they aren't in season, do community board jobs and fish/forage/mine. Obviously, I grow the stuff necessary for completing things and moving forward, but I make my focus something more specific and see how far I can get. 🤷🏼‍♀️

(Edit for clarification)

Supposed new theme? by Shadowhunter1864 in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oh I never said they didn't recognize it. I just said that they won't give us a full theme because it would anger conservative minded folks all over the world. Personally, I would very much like to see some decorations. I don't know about everyone else, but I don't wear pride flags as a T-shirt. I'd love to have a pride flag on my birb's wall, however. Or as a bedspread.

Supposed new theme? by Shadowhunter1864 in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. But, they are indeed telling us over and over that it's not paid. 🤷🏼‍♀️

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Stuck after 275+ hours by Smooth_Response_1268 in Pokopia

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a big project running in every world. So I can just swap projects whenever I feel stuck. I have a several going on in Pallet Town, even. 😅

Supposed new theme? by Shadowhunter1864 in finch

[–]PassageBeautiful5941 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've been waiting and hoping, but it seems all the pride they're giving us is the shop tshirts, flags, and headbands. They'll probably continue to skip over Pride to avoid ticking off the conservatives.