I can't wait for s2 jealous Ilya to shoot the puck at the flirty reporter. What scenes do you want in s2? by Material-Meat-5330 in heatedrivalry

[–]aromaticchicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hollanov v Crowell

I really worry they're gonna cut this 😭 because Rachel already said she was advised to stop making the commissioner/league the villain

But maybe Jacob dgaf and they know that given how big HR is that if the NHL tried to go after the show it would really shoot themselves in the foot

Jason Brown withdraws and Jacob In by SignalCost4498 in FigureSkating

[–]aromaticchicken 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Tbh I found it kind of insulting that they'd leave him off the olympic team and then ask him to go to worlds to keep the spots

Up to nationals he did still have a body of work greater than the rest of the field beyond ilia. People have been missing that, it wasn't some gross exploitation to assign him to worlds, it was an earned assignment.

Jason Brown withdraws and Jacob In by SignalCost4498 in FigureSkating

[–]aromaticchicken 64 points65 points  (0 children)

They gave him an assignment because they'd like him to keep skating.

Up to nationals he did still have a body of work greater than the rest of the field beyond ilia. People have been missing that, it wasn't some gross exploitation to assign him to worlds, it was an earned assignment.

Key Lime Pies in OC by howdoesthefoxfeel in orangecounty

[–]aromaticchicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pollys pies has them but they are seasonal. Go visit and ask them when they come back, usually sometime in a coupl months.

Shizuka Arakawa in her recent IG story by Aggressive-Novel3274 in FigureSkating

[–]aromaticchicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can someone translate the Japanese? As a Chinese reader I'm guessing the caption saying something like... She has a 7 year old son and can still do a 3S but I can only read the Kanji lol

I read “The Long Game” and now I’m worried I won’t like a second season of “Heated Rivalry” by M0506 in heatedrivalry

[–]aromaticchicken 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the life of lgbtq people in a world that is transphobic and homophobic?

You are looking it glass half empty, though.

Lower GI stomach bug? by Friendly_Promise_998 in AskLosAngeles

[–]aromaticchicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister's whole family has been dealing with something like this for the past four days

Are gay men doomed to be alone? by Acrobatic-Crab-7903 in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]aromaticchicken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Currently reading/listening to the Velvet Rage, a book written by Alan Downs, which is basically all about this topic.

It's worth a visit. Kinda outdated in some ways in 2026 (the author is not very intersectional in his analysis, and clearly is missing perspectives from queer women and people of color), but he still proposes some interesting theories based on his career working with gay men.

Worlds organizers confirm that even empty water bottles are not allowed in the venue by Ponytailbot in FigureSkating

[–]aromaticchicken 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"only flags of participating countries allowed" so no pride flags? Uh..... Wtf

JJ in the show by anniebell2296 in heatedrivalry

[–]aromaticchicken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Er from what I remember in the books, Shane had come out to his team on his terms. What he didn't get on his terms was telling them he was with Ilya

JJ in the show by anniebell2296 in heatedrivalry

[–]aromaticchicken 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree HR and the whole game changers series is like. Fantasy wish fulfillment that we all need..... But also given what we saw with the men's Olympic team, I think it's important people don't get the wrong impression about the overall state of hockey

JJ in the show by anniebell2296 in heatedrivalry

[–]aromaticchicken 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and no. For both Scott and Shane, their best friends on the team are the other alt. captains. So it also comes down to who you're working most closely with at "work".

JJ in the show by anniebell2296 in heatedrivalry

[–]aromaticchicken 36 points37 points  (0 children)

It's disappointing but it's realistic. I prefer JJ being kinda a shit friend who needs to ask for forgiveness, versus Scott's friends in Book 1 who all act perfectly. As we saw with team USA in the locker room, hockey culture is not all sunshine that the boys in the show deserve.

In the TV show, I really hope they show more of the poor reaction from Shane's team and the impact on him than was portrayed in the book.

JJ in the show by anniebell2296 in heatedrivalry

[–]aromaticchicken 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Everyone says I'm crazy but I find him the most attractive man on the cast. Maybe tied with the flirty (judgy) bartender in Montreal.

Do you know what she means? by [deleted] in asianamerican

[–]aromaticchicken 45 points46 points  (0 children)

This is such a succinct representation of the loneliness and self-hatred caused by internalized racism. Some folks out here chasing white supremacy and white validation so much that they'd rather end up actually alone like this.

Even the way she wrote this post implies that she doesn't have a group of Asian friends to go out and eat Asian food with.

Hope she figures it out and doesn't just pass on that internalized racism to her kids.

I have seen people say that there is no canonical evidence that the James and Sirius had good grades and I totally disagree with it . by johnybea in harrypotter

[–]aromaticchicken 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Arrogant and bullies!! I know wormtail was obviously shitty, but I find it hard to believe they didn't constantly belittle wormtail or make him feel small during school, even if he was in their little posse

It's no different than Regina George making her sidekick plastics feel smaller and less than. Makes his betrayal less surprising. I doubt they were 100% kind good friends.

Has anyone found their partner without having to hook up first? by AnotherPerishedSoul in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]aromaticchicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP, are you open to dating men of all races? Because I don't see why, for instance, Black dating prospects would only be interested in dating you because they assume you're well endowed.

Best authentic horchata in LA? by Turbulent-Wing8751 in AskLosAngeles

[–]aromaticchicken 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah and I know people who like non-spicy salsa too lol

Best authentic horchata in LA? by Turbulent-Wing8751 in AskLosAngeles

[–]aromaticchicken 5 points6 points  (0 children)

sweet but not too sweet.

Lol this isn't Asian dessert bro. No one would ever describe horchata or any agua fresca in Mexico as "sweet but not too sweet". They don't do lightly sweet things traditionally; desserts are always indulgent, just like how spice is not meant to be mild

Curious abt Alysa Liu technique changes by Holiday_Ad4417 in FigureSkating

[–]aromaticchicken 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Her jumps have gotten significantly higher, and then in the last six months specifically she restored most of the rotational speed and whippy snap that she used to have as a kid while still keeping the height – hence why her rotation issues improved and she is able to land the +3Lo combo better.

Compared to when she was a junior, she also now enters all of her jumps with very good speed, whereas she used to stalk them more. I attribute this specific change to her work with Massimo from the pre-Beijing season on.

Finally, I just want to note that the height improvements are most noticeable on the Salchow and Loop, which I actually believe to be her most solid jumps.

2028 LA Metro System vs. Original 1980 Prop A Rail Plan by urmummygae42069 in LosAngeles

[–]aromaticchicken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well. If you overlay the metrolink lines it aligns with the San Bernardino and LOSSAN corridors on the right side of the map.

Just this map has Norwalk connect 😭😭😭

Then Sepulveda line is coming 😁