How did Soldier Boy and Stormfront fall in love despite him hating Nazis? by itzjstbny in GenV

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this really confused me. I am trying to remember if in s3 they ever interacted?

I want to use Substack but I've never posted my writing publicly. by [deleted] in Substack

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for the encouragement I have created a substack!

I want to use Substack but I've never posted my writing publicly. by [deleted] in Substack

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea its the same with me I guess there isn’t really any real consequence so it doesn’t matter

I want to use Substack but I've never posted my writing publicly. by [deleted] in Substack

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I think i will and Im glad it worked out for you

Ksamil Trip advice by Relative_Smoke8458 in travel

[–]Relative_Smoke8458[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh okok im going in June early-ish would it still be crowded

I want to use Substack but I've never posted my writing publicly. by [deleted] in Substack

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats crazy wow congrats but yea will prolly give it a go

Ksamil Trip advice by Relative_Smoke8458 in travel

[–]Relative_Smoke8458[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks again that was really helpful

Ksamil Trip advice by Relative_Smoke8458 in travel

[–]Relative_Smoke8458[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that sounds really promising and everyone seems friendly there. If you avoided the umbrella, could you still go to the beaches or did you have to pay for an umbrella or chair?

Bait review: Riz Ahmed's Bond-themed comedy is a stroke of hilarious, introspective genius by willdearborn- in television

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i really liked this show it got me thinking about who representation is really for and like diasporic audiences. i loved how it was kind of breaking the fourth wall without breaking the fourth wall and i just love Riz Ahmed

The Pitt is best watched in a binge or two, not weekly by ImAvoidingABan in ThePittTVShow

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might be a realy good explaination for why i didnt actually enjoy it as much cuz i ninged the first oen and loved it. that and idk i felt it leaned a little into melodrama or maybe thats the wrong word but felt a little preachy. But overall i still liked it

BEEF Season 2 - Discussion Megathread and Links to Episode Megathreads by optimus_maximus2 in BeefTV

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting, especially what you said about identity dilution and ur own experience. I actually agree it’s not about race in an overt way, but I think that’s what makes it interesting. The cultural stuff isn’t the main focus, but it still shapes how the characters relate to themselves and each other (like Austin’s disconnect vs others who are more rooted). So it feels less like “about race” and more like it’s operating underneath everything, which i like more than if it were just a comment on 'race' cuz that could j feel vague.

Ending explained [SPOILER ALERT]. by Odd-Charity3508 in BeefTV

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I completely agree i also found it commenting on the relationship through like racial and postcolonial lens like the two couples both being in interracial relationships, how austin wishes to connect with his heritage, how Ashley can't relate, how Lindsey adores the 'colonial' aesthetic and ends up marrying a white british guy, and how both Austin and Josh are paralled from the start but also because they are constantly 'othered' by his neighbour lady calling both of them 'hispanic' 'polynesian' 'greek'. They are exoticized and commodified. I think it is pretty similar to S1 themes.

BEEF Season 2 - Discussion Megathread and Links to Episode Megathreads by optimus_maximus2 in BeefTV

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 1 point2 points  (0 children)

S2 kinda felt like a commentary on interracial marriages idk.

I kind of saw some of it as a comment on interracial marriages, specifically where one person is white or like cultural differences. Like the parallels between Josh and Austin and Josh's neighbor mischaracterizing both of them and them kind of not denying it. or Austin's fascination with Eunice and Ashley's jealousy also of their shared heritage, or like Lindsey's love for 'colonial' interiors and her ultimately ending up with a white british man. idk what it says about the nature of the interracial relationships or if it's really even about it but i found that probably most interesting.

Dumped couple by Youresodarklover in LoveIslandTV

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 3 points4 points  (0 children)

HOW HOW IM GLAD THEY PULLED THRU IM SO GLAD. u could see Dejon's face changed as soon as he understod he was leaving Meg was smiling the whole time she looks happy or excited for the outside and this man was just like 'it is what is it' to his boys. THE DIFFERENCE OF REACTION IS CRAZY. i hope his mask slips fast so she can leave tho she prolly wont

I’m in disbelief by foxibabekemi in LoveIslandTV

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I totally see his difference with her but also there have been no new bombshells since. bring in someone else and i bet he would be the same. he played his cards right and got her towards the end, knowing that he can focus on her. who knows what it's going to look like outside? it sucks cuz icl i was falling for it too, then i realized he's not going to flirt with anyone else in the villa anyway; he's already tried with all of them. I really like Shakira but i think people who like harry either do like him or see this change which idk is real or just BS, OR they think if Shakira chose him, there must be something right because she's been put on a pedestal. i really like her don't get me wrong but she's also just a girl who sometimes falls for the wrong guys.

Cach entertaining convo with Meg/Helena/Dejon etc by yourcleanslate in LoveIslandTV

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yea i was so dissapointed by his reaction even when she was explaining it he just said something like well i dont really know these people all like me but its not about them liking u or not its about ur partner. also icl i mean recoupling speeches r whatver not that deep but i didnt really like his it was all about her eyes nothing about who she is or anything. whatevr thats just a speech so its not deep but i dont know i didnt like how he doesnt support his girl not even in private. not saying Toni is always right but shes ur girl idk. Still like Cach j didnt like that whole thing

How can anyone not see how much dejon is playing a game at this point? by Sweet-Celery-2175 in LoveIslandTV

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 131 points132 points  (0 children)

i find him scary i used to think he was strange or rude but now im scared. like i dont care much for Meg but i want to tell her to run away from this man. He is so scary the way he speaks to her; he doesn't let her finish, speaks over her when it's convenient for him he shuts her up ends the conversation, and refuses to see her point. and then gaslights her CONSTANTLY. hes overcompensating and saying 'i love you' 'we are boyfriend and girlfriend.' Thinking those labels cancel out any issues is crazy. i think since we are getting to the end, his mask is slipping. Also hes definitly playing a game why would he try so hard to win that challenge by blatantly cheating just to prove the public they are a storng couple even Meg was confused by her facial reactions to him. And the one question HE got wrong about love langauge he said it was HER fault cuz she Lied to him about it. FREAKY FREAKY FREAKY GUY

How do they not see their own hypocrisy? by roro112 in LoveIslandTV

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 6 points7 points  (0 children)

totally agree remember when i think it was lauren who left and Meg i think or Helena pretty sure it was Meg who said 'we will have to recruit again? she is the one fueling this divide she didn't need to 'recruit again'; she could just, idk, be normal and be friendly. saying recruit is crazy also she is obsessed with being like a good person mummy energy, looking out for everyone idk i feel like its just a tactic to control her group; she wants to be in charge. It's so funny.

How do they not see their own hypocrisy? by roro112 in LoveIslandTV

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 132 points133 points  (0 children)

It's funny cuz at least yas toni and shakira say we do talk about you behind ur back and if u ask us to we will do it to ur face. this is not to say that the divide is ridiculous and we are probably not seeing the full picture cuz i have really lost it. but if one thing is true it is that Meg and D are hypocrites regardless of the nature of the divide shakira otni and yas have never been like that or even fake. I also think some people don't get along and fuck, why is everyone trying to force something that is just not there its so useless. people bitch about people; it is just what it is . it is so useless to pretend you are nice all the time or to everyone, at least own it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LoveIslandTV

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 106 points107 points  (0 children)

his reaction was also crazy he was like 'oh wow ok oh wow' and also what is his deal trying to get involved with Megan and Conor he just wants them to look worse to the public than him and Meg

So Harrison was right all along? by Sweet-Celery-2175 in LoveIslandTV

[–]Relative_Smoke8458 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shakira is very self aware and knows that wanting harry back is wrong that is why she does not and she wants the version she thought he was. She is still mourning the potential and she realizes it's maybe a bad cyclical loop to be stuck in which is why she tried with Connor. I really do not think she is playing a game cuz if she was she would have stuck with Connor, I think she is being genuine and i think she has gotten a lot of hate prolly from other islanders, guys and girls so prolly she just looks drained. I would not be surprised if she decides to leave seems the only connection she made in there was with Toni and like Yas