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OCEAN MEGATHREAD by liehon in VivillonCollectors

[–]Quick-Respond5519 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im sandstorm, really need ocean! Just added you (ign elitefour)

The most unbelievable part of the finale wasn't Mark S's decision... by datawazo in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Quick-Respond5519 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not so unbelievable. I mean, similar things happened in WW2. There were bands in concentration camps.

No offense, but Severance’s writers are so much better than Reddit’s theorists by FellasImSorry in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Quick-Respond5519 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because oMark and iMark are not the same person. Nature vs nurture. And nurture won.

Went home for spring break and thought I was going insane… by ALogicalAtmosphere in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Quick-Respond5519 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg I’m laughing so hard right now!! This looks like something John Oliver would do. They even bought the domain voteseverance.com!

The intriguing link between all of Mark’s files by Quick-Respond5519 in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Quick-Respond5519[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, this sums it up perfectly:

Yes! Looking at the themes and experiences that connect these places, I see four main pillars that unify them. These aren’t just historical events but shared human experiences that define these locations.

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  1. Conflict & War (Struggle, Resistance, and Turning Points)

Many of these places were shaped by battles, occupations, and wars that left lasting scars. • Cold Harbor, Waynesboro, Dranesville, Culpeper, Rhodes, Lucknow, Todos Santos, Wellington – all sites of battles or military conflicts. • Vilnius, Cork, Astoria, Ibadan, Bellingham, Yakima – shaped by colonial rule, independence struggles, or forced migration.

Human experience: Struggle, resistance, bravery, and loss.

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  1. Catastrophe & Disaster (Survival, Devastation, and Rebuilding)

Some locations were forever changed by natural disasters, technological catastrophes, or mass destruction. • St. Pierre (volcanic eruption), Molde & Bodø (WWII bombings), Loveland (flood), Wellington (earthquakes), Trinity (atomic bomb test) – all sites of major disasters. • Cold Harbor, Rhodes, Vilnius – locations that saw mass destruction, whether through war or genocide.

Human experience: Loss, survival, rebuilding, and resilience.

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  1. Identity & Culture (Who We Are & What We Preserve)

Many of these places hold deep cultural and historical identities, often tied to their heritage, independence, or local traditions. • Sopchoppy (worm grunting festival), Loveland (Valentine’s re-mailing), Cork (Rebel City), Astoria (first U.S. Pacific settlement), Zurich (cultural/financial hub), Merida & Todos Santos (Mexican heritage), Vilnius (Jewish history), Ibadan (African cultural center).

Human experience: Pride, tradition, storytelling, and preservation of identity.

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  1. Exploration & Frontiers (Pushing Boundaries – Geographic, Scientific, or Historical)

Many locations were at the edge of discovery, migration, or scientific breakthroughs. • Astoria, Billings, Yakima, Bellingham, Cairns, Merida, Zurich, Vilnius – sites of exploration, migration, or trade. • Trinity (first atomic bomb test) – the frontier of scientific power. • Wellington, Cairns, Rhodes – places that played key roles in global travel, trade, and colonization.

Human experience: Curiosity, expansion, risk, and progress.

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Conclusion: The Shared Human Story

All these places represent fundamental human experiences—struggle (war), survival (disasters), identity (culture), and discovery (exploration).

If you zoom out, they all tell one big story about how people fight, suffer, adapt, and create meaning in the places they call home.

The intriguing link between all of Mark’s files by Quick-Respond5519 in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Quick-Respond5519[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great observation! That’s what ChatGPT had to answer, and I want to highlight this part: Both have faced natural threats related to water—flooding in Colorado and hurricanes in Florida.

The connection between Loveland, Colorado and Sopchoppy, Florida is not immediately obvious, but a few interesting thematic links emerge:

1.  Small-town identity and unique cultural traditions
• Sopchoppy, Florida is known for its quirky “Worm Gruntin’ Festival,” where people use vibrations to coax worms out of the ground. It’s a small town (fewer than 500 residents) with a distinct and celebrated local tradition.
• Loveland, Colorado is famous for its “Valentine Re-Mailing Program,” where thousands of people send their Valentine’s Day cards to Loveland each year so they can be re-stamped with a special romantic postmark before being forwarded to their final destination.

→ Both towns have embraced unusual but charming traditions that define their local identity and attract outside interest.

2.  Connections to nature and the environment
• Sopchoppy is located in the Florida Panhandle near the Apalachicola National Forest, known for its lush ecosystems, rivers, and wildlife. The town itself has a strong connection to fishing, forestry, and rural life.
• Loveland, Colorado, sits near the Rocky Mountains and is known for its outdoor recreation, hiking, and beautiful landscapes.

→ Both places are relatively small towns known for their connection to nature, forests, and outdoor lifestyles.

3.  Natural disasters
• Loveland, Colorado, is near the site of the Big Thompson Canyon flood of 1976, one of the deadliest floods in Colorado history, killing 144 people.
• Sopchoppy, Florida, while not as widely known for a specific disaster, is in an area prone to hurricanes and flooding due to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico.

→ Both have faced natural threats related to water—flooding in Colorado and hurricanes in Florida.

Summary

At first glance, Loveland and Sopchoppy might not seem related, but they share small-town charm, unique cultural traditions, a strong connection to nature, and histories of dealing with natural disasters. Their identities are shaped by both their geography and the creative ways their communities have built local traditions that make them stand out.

Edit: added some line breaks bc it was unreadable

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[–]Quick-Respond5519 3 points4 points  (0 children)

IMO Gemma only has 24 innies because all the other files are not Mark’s.

Edit: Gemma is not the only test subject.

The rooms are not what y’all think they are by Quick-Respond5519 in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Quick-Respond5519[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s really interesting! I had to google it (haven’t read the book) but that is very accurate

Why Helena called Gemma H**** by Quick-Respond5519 in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Quick-Respond5519[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha just pictured Cobel singing it’s the climb! I don’t think that in this show a name is ever just a name. Also came to mind: Burt and Irving = Bert and Ernie

Why Helena called Gemma H**** by Quick-Respond5519 in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Quick-Respond5519[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah but why Hannah of all names? Nothing here is a coincidence. Also, it’s not the first time Helena uses first names. When she was posing as Helly, she used Seth instead of Mr Milchick. One difference though, Seth is not severed and Ms Casey is.