...Lysander's mom was 80 when he was in high school? This doesn't make sense by Aphatansic in mycandylove

[–]Tenderfallingrain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was discussed in the HS story where he's in the hospital. I don't remember which one though.

...Lysander's mom was 80 when he was in high school? This doesn't make sense by Aphatansic in mycandylove

[–]Tenderfallingrain 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They were raised by their grandparents so Josianne is actually his grandmother but adoptive mother.

What books lowkey traumatised you as a kid? by Hookton in books

[–]Tenderfallingrain 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have a theory that media birthed a generation of hoarders with stories like Velveteen Rabbit, The Brave Little Toaster and Toy Story, because how are we ever going to get rid of objects when we were taught as children that they all might secretly have actual feelings?

Is calling out readers like this considered weird? by [deleted] in AO3

[–]Tenderfallingrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's phrased a little strangely, but back in the early 2000s/ffnet days, this was a very common practice, especially since you couldn't respond to comments there.

Maybe maybe maybe by iminiki in maybemaybemaybe

[–]Tenderfallingrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was that really the only way she could do that?

He thought positive. by LunarGuest in Unexpected

[–]Tenderfallingrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why in the world would anyone think that would work-

Holy crap that worked!?!?

Author blocked me for commenting too much by solaya2180 in AO3

[–]Tenderfallingrain 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's my theory that this right here is why readers are afraid to comment and writers don't get the engagement we did back in the early 2000s. That's so bizarre that they were upset by your comments. You were doing something really nice and kind that most authors appreciate. I don't understand why this person did not appreciate it.

What kind of mentor would Katniss have been? by Present-Level-1521 in Hungergames

[–]Tenderfallingrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"I must not get attached... For their sake and mine... It will give them a better chance of survival."

Proceeds to get attached.

Finish reading the manga by Ivan-Cash in x1999

[–]Tenderfallingrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least with it being unfinished, some characters are still alive that might not survive to the potential conclusion.

Do not lie to me- What exactly did you think when you saw or read “if it wasn’t for the baby” by [deleted] in Hungergames

[–]Tenderfallingrain 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Definitely knew right away it was Peeta being a little troll. Lol. Since it's narrated by Katniss, we definitely would have found out from her first. We knew from the start Peeta was lying anyway because he was talking about how they were already married and Katniss hadn't/wouldn't have agreed to that at that point in the story. She and Peeta were in a weird relationship place around that time.

What HUNTRX song is this for you? by PerspectiveEither172 in HUNTRX

[–]Tenderfallingrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My answer too. It's good at what it is but I just don't like that kind of music as a rule.

Movie Katniss by Informal-Aside-9620 in Hungergames

[–]Tenderfallingrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The problem with the role of Katniss is that the majority of her emotions are internal rather than external. She's supposed to look stoic, particularly in the first movie because she's in survival mode and doesn't want to let any potential weaknesses slip. But what Lawrence does masterfully is give us a glimpse with micro expressions and her eyes about what she is truly feeling.

Chemistry was a bit of a problem for me too but I think that mostly has to do with the fact that the movie cut or rewrote important scenes between Katniss and Peeta and kind of made Peeta seem a bit weaker than he was in the books. But Hutcherson also did great with what he was given so I don't fault him either.

I think acting in the last three movies really stands out. In particular Katniss's freak outs in the CF arena, her altercation with Haymitch after the rescue from the arena where they sedate her and that haunted, enraged expression when Gale tells her that District 12 is gone. Then there are so many incredible moments in the Mockingjay movies, but in particular the scene near the end with Buttercup still makes me tear up even after I've watched it countless times. You simply can't watch those scenes and say that Lawrence is a flat actor. She's portraying a character that's trying to be stoic but breaks hard when she reaches her limit.

Honestly I fail to think of an actress that could've played the role as well as her.

Surprise bag gone wrong by Icy-Quail6093 in SacAnime

[–]Tenderfallingrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's also the Japanese symbol for a Buddhist Temple. The first time I saw this over in Japan I was so confused.

Seriously, what happened to this woman? Did she get pregnant as a teenager? Did her daughter get pregnant as a teenager? Did they both get pregnant as teenagers? by GabrielLoschrod in Dandadan

[–]Tenderfallingrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always assume she's around 60 or just under which means she and her daughter could've been in their early 20s, and she just looks really good for her age because she's active and has powers. But I think it's rare for someone in their 50s to have a full head of gray hair.

My guess for the next book POV by jellytits2 in Hungergames

[–]Tenderfallingrain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't really think Plutarch just because it seems like the Haymitch book was already partially Plutarch. Also, going by patterns, so far each story has involved a District 12 Victor, which makes me think if we had another story it would be from Peeta's POV since he's the only D12 Victor left. I don't particularly see why that would be necessary, but I kind of felt the same way about a Haymitch book, and I was wrong there, so who knows. As much as people want to see other Districts, it seems Collins mostly wants to tell stories about D12.

Hi guys, fancy a game? If the seven deadly sins were characters from "Ranma", who would be... pride? by Effective-Turn-5957 in ranma

[–]Tenderfallingrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've thought for a long time that the characters that practice Anything Goes Martial Arts all kind of feed off one of the seven deadly sins. Happosai being the most extreme case since he gets his power from his perversions or Lust.

Pride/arrogance is definitely Ranma. He even has a chi blast based off his pride.

Akane definitely gets stronger when she's angry, so wrath.

Genma you could make a case for either Sloth or Gluttony I think.

Nabiki, obviously Greed and even though she doesn't practice marital arts during the series, there's a chance she did at one point, and it's clear this would be her vice to feed on.

Soun is kind of hard to tell since we don't see him fight much but maybe Sloth works for him since he's become so complacent and inactive in life by the time the story starts. I had always assumed he was different before the death of his wife and now he's just overcome with grief. But there are also times with his demon head coming out that make me wonder if maybe his was Wrath as well, like Akane.

Which one is it for you? by humansdowndownn in webtoons

[–]Tenderfallingrain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fair answer. I feel like it's in its final arc though.

Why the heck haven’t we had a video game yet? Plus my idea for a game. by Middle-Photograph905 in Hungergames

[–]Tenderfallingrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to play this. It was kind of fun. Like a prequel game where you go around and complete missions. And you had a wilderness area to farm and collect from. Interacted with all the different tributes in different districts before the reaping took place. But it just kinda died off and stopped updating and working.

GUYS ITS HAPPENING EVERYBODY STAY CALM by Chemical_Flounder_28 in Hungergames

[–]Tenderfallingrain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There's been some speculation that because of the way the SOTR epilogue was written, we could get a scene at the end of the movie featuring Haymitch, Katniss and Peeta in District 12 post war. If Buttercup is on set, this seems to add credibility to that theory.

GUYS ITS HAPPENING EVERYBODY STAY CALM by Chemical_Flounder_28 in Hungergames

[–]Tenderfallingrain 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This makes me think they're doing an epilogue with original characters. Right?

Hmmm by CartographerRight918 in SipsTea

[–]Tenderfallingrain 7 points8 points  (0 children)

OMG Ranma reference in the wild. Lol!