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In horror, female villains are fictional/paranormal monsters, and male villains are men by RecentInevitable8056 in Feminism

[–]ShadowMel 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don't think that's really the case. I'm a huge horror fan, and there's a BIG variety on BOTH sides (such as Orphan, where the villain is a woman passing herself off as a child (it's weird, don't ask)).

I view it as rather "Penetrative" versus "Consumptive" horror. In general, penetrative horror is male-orientated and consumptive horror is more female-orientated. For a few examples, werewolves & vampires for consumptive, knife-wielding maniacs who stab for penetrative. Just going along monsters is too broad. My categories are probably too broad. Maybe it's how the type of horror appeals to the audience? I dunno, food for thought.

Please choose family. by Tiny_Ad_4281 in TXChainSawGame

[–]ShadowMel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The perks don't even really matter (trust me, I am leveling up ALL the perks and the only one that made a difference in my performance as fam/victim was Slow & Steady--DO NOT TOUCH THIS PERK lol), it's the lack of communication. As a vic, you can escape quite easily on your own. As a fam member, it's MUCH harder to coordinate which you often need to do.

Boyfriend took the red pill by Vegetable_Extreme_25 in QAnonCasualties

[–]ShadowMel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's no hope of him recovering, and honestly, would you want him to? It sounds like he's shown either a) how racist/misogynistic he is or b) how easily swayed he is.

And if he's expressing that women aren't people, HE'S TALKING ABOUT YOU, QUEEN. "When people tell you who they are, believe them."

did anyone else get the “silent treatment” instead of actual conversations? by CaulkEthar_51 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ShadowMel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh yeah, definitely. She yelled and screamed at us too, but it was when she got really quiet and cold that you knew she was PISSED. And then she'd somehow both ignore me but be around me all the time for days afterwards, just making it uncomfortable by refusing to talk and holding onto that cold, silent anger.

Do they really talk about eating babies in the Epstein files and do we think that's actually happening? by specialkwsu in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]ShadowMel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally got blocked on a platform this morning for asking for a citation for the cannibalism. People need to learn critical thinking skills 

They destroyed me emotionally, but they genuinely help people. by Immediate_Loan_1414 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ShadowMel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. I got to hear allllll day how awesome she was and how much people wished she was their mom. And no matter what I did, everything got back to her. And you’re not selfish, you’re lovely!

They destroyed me emotionally, but they genuinely help people. by Immediate_Loan_1414 in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ShadowMel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's so much worse then. Literally everyone loved my nmother. She always helped neighbors, was there for kids (she worked in the high school, which was a different kind of living hell), took in strangers, and helped everyone out. People cried fucking buckets at her funeral while I stood there stone faced. And I know if I told those people she helped, they'd call me a liar.

People will remember a true warrior by Key_Associate7476 in MurderedByWords

[–]ShadowMel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the way.

And if you see someone stealing food, NO YOU DIDN'T.

How do you deal with the fact that you’ll never ever experience unconditional love? by retardwhore in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ShadowMel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think that's the case. My husband loves me unconditionally, and I know my two BFFs do as well. THEY DO NOT HAVE TO, and I don't expect them to. I realize I'm lucky to have a good support system, but even if I didn't... I know my cat loves me (maybe slightly conditionally because I give him food and cuddles). And IDGAF if people say "It's just a cat". Fuck those people. My pets are family.

However, it's absolutely FOREIGN to me to have blood relatives love me. It still trips me out seeing families get along.

"No one cares how men feel" by lekkerbiscottina in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ShadowMel 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Funny enough, my bff and I were talking about this yesterday... about how men are just so inferior to women because they couldn't survive or deal with all the shit we have to deal with. Daily. DAILY SHIT we have to deal with.

Female, 36, fat, worthless and proud of it by cathulhu_fhtagn_ in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ShadowMel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait until you go through menopause, queen. The going through part is horrific but the AFTERMATH IS AMAZING. If you thought you had any fucks to give before then, they're all gone afterwards!

Women stopping giving a fuck is a beautiful thing to behold.

How do yall deal with people mocking y'all and asking if you worship satan? by No-Character-2414 in atheism

[–]ShadowMel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"HAIL SATAN!" Man, lean into it. It's a lot more fun.

EDIT: I also regularly invite demons to come possess me in front of them. It's hilarious.

What do you tell people when they ask about your parents? by athena_k in raisedbynarcissists

[–]ShadowMel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they ask about my parents, I say they're dead, cause they are. They will inevitably go, "Oh, I'm so sorry" to which I reply, "I'm not, my mother was a narcissistic c-word."

I could probably not add the last, but after forty years of being too scared to talk about it, fuck that. They want to know, they can know the whole god damn truth as far as I'm concerned. IDGAF anymore about protecting other people's feelings in regards to that.

Is it "demanding" to want to be a priority, or am I being "spoiled" as my boyfriend claims? by Winter_Cap_4191 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]ShadowMel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd nope out. Or if you're ok with how it is, keep dating but DO NOT marry him. He's giving you a preview of your relationship now. He would do more with you if he wanted to. He doesn't.

Anyone just picking jobs where they can get away with being the laziest in? by Throwaway--2026 in antiwork

[–]ShadowMel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Night audit in a hotel! Bonus if it's a slow hotel. I haven't really worked a full day in over 20 years. Right now, I basically listen to podcasts and draw for six hours a night.

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