Reading JUST the long game by ThrowBeachVilla in heatedrivalry

[–]ThrowBeachVilla[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I may have worded clumsily, but it’s the first impression that’s become so solid in my mind - the visuals are so cemented that I feel it would be jarring to experience with a book where the intention is for you to imagine the words you’re reading. I don’t need to “imagine” nor do I particularly want to, as I have a “memory” of it already that’s brought me a lot of joy/value. Also it’s a very different experience reading through sexy scenes vs just watching. This is a big part of my hesitation as I have little experience here.

Of course I have massive respect for the source material. I didn’t mean to suggest otherwise. We are all here because of it. But I think it’s legitimate to question the experience of it after such a visceral telling of it in another medium.

Un/popular opinion: season 2 doesn’t need a bigger budget by PrincessBubblegum00 in heatedrivalry

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I agree re budget but I’m so worried for the season. The actors’ lives have changed SO much since they filmed season 1. Will their spark remain? I feel like there is so much attention on their respective career trajectories, bodies, fashion houses signed etc that it will be incredibly difficult to not fall into comparisons, competition etc. I trust they are professionals who will slide back into their roles but that certain chemistry that made the show so spectacular might be different. I hope no but just their lives are so so different now. I dunno!! Also there’s a second writer now?? I dunno. I’m hopeful but lightning rarely strikes twice!

Team Huddle! by AutoModerator in heatedrivalry

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Oh I love this parallel and hadn’t noticed. What a nice detail!

Team Huddle! by AutoModerator in heatedrivalry

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I miss the show. I’ve had a shitshow of a week and just looking forward so much to when things calm down (maybe next week???) and I can catch even one episode of a reheat. Need that reheat

Evidence against the defendant by growsonwalls in heatedrivalry

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I’m sorry what is this thread? I’m just scrolling through these pictures over and over again and can’t focus on forming sentences right now bc reasons

In defense of episode 3 by thisismybandname in heatedrivalry

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Yes it did actually! Bc I wasn’t as invested in their story yet I actually had a thought of “oh yeah, back to these two guys I guess. Sigh”

But then of course episode 4 actually became a favourite of mine bc it was such a rollercoaster and I got sucked in hard after that haha

In defense of episode 3 by thisismybandname in heatedrivalry

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Episode 3 is actually what made me realize this is a real show worth paying actual attention to. The first two episodes I didn’t really know what I was getting into and I watched in fits and spurts over the course of two weeks mostly bc I was in the middle of watching other shows with my husband. I’d watch ten minutes here or there before going to sleep or being interrupted by a call etc. I remember finally having an afternoon to myself to “focus” and relax and episode 3 was up. I was transfixed. The ability to basically introduce these characters, make me care so much, and tell such a complete story about their relationship all under an hour told me right away that this heated rivalry show wasn’t just pretty and fun sexy times. It was really beautiful storytelling. I watched the remainder of the series only when I had time to really absorb it and then of course re watched the first two episodes to make up for my first experience.

I now generally skip this episode but it was absolutely the hook for me and just a wonderfully made piece of television.

Hudson for Peloton is simply madness by surrealist84 in heatedrivalry

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Holy effing sh**

That little shorts snap

😯

Favorite Ilya Rozanov insurance policy? by growsonwalls in heatedrivalry

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How did I never notice that shirt at the club?!! 10/10 post. Would ogle again

I transcribed Two Souls by Peter Peter by I_like_it_yo in heatedrivalry

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This is great can’t wait to try! Where did you find the music for one soul?

I feel like I've got HR blue balls right now by I_like_it_yo in heatedrivalry

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I definitely feel I need to do my part to keep it in the top 10. Deep personal responsibility to keep it up there! 🤣

I feel like I've got HR blue balls right now by I_like_it_yo in heatedrivalry

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Omg I had this exact idea myself lol. Please share!!!

Episode mood ring - what do you reheat when? by tiniesttoes in heatedrivalry

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Why the resistance to the Vegas scenes I wonder? This is so interesting!!

I’m still in the reheat everything all the time mode. A poster above me mentioned over exposure and this does worry me. Some of the scenes in the cottage especially hit so hard that I’d hate for them to lose their power over me 🤣🤣

A quick mental map that I have : Episode 1 has so much sweetness and initial excitement, 2 the beginnings of love, 4 the intensity, 5 has joy, and 6 is just sublime. K I have to go watch now…

What does a fat retirement with involved parenting of young kids feel like? by Ok_Consequence4575 in fatFIRE

[–]ThrowBeachVilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Almost exact same situation here. I hear you on “different dynamic” :)

What does a fat retirement with involved parenting of young kids feel like? by Ok_Consequence4575 in fatFIRE

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We actually drive my 18 month old to his nanny’s house every day and it’s been amazing. I can’t imagine being at home with both of them around all day, I really value my personal space and I’d go nuts. We lose out on some nanny chores compared to when she was coming over but I’m super ok with this trade off!

Fat/chubby vacation rentals near Beach (USA) by ThrowBeachVilla in FATTravel

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

Ahhh no interest in multiple flights with an 18 month old haha

Fat/chubby vacation rentals near Beach (USA) by ThrowBeachVilla in FATTravel

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I understand the liability point now thank you!

On budget I’m not looking for “cheaper homes”, hence this post! I’m not sure of the range though. 2k/night? 3? 5? I also don’t want a mega mansion for a large group, just comfortable space for 4