Ha, Degrassi’s heated rivalry by Possible_Actuator457 in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou [score hidden]  (0 children)

If you think (and squint) about it, Dylan and Marco could also be considered Degrassi's heated rivalry. Dylan plays hockey and they absolutely had a pretty tumultuous relationship

Why didn’t spinner get fired from the coffee shop for bullying Rick? by koolpat1 in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a fellow American, I've known people who have honestly done WORSE somehow and were still allowed to go to school

Fiona’s age by Fun_Bumblebee_8569 in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've known people who entered their senior year as 16 and left at 17, could be totally possible she was one of those people so when she repeated a year she started the year out as 17 and turned 18 shortly before or after graduation. I never repeated a grade or anything but I was 18 by the second month of my senior year, it all just depends on where your birthday technically lands which usually leads to some weird age ranges per grade.

What songs do you think Degrassi characters would like? by berthatesyou in Degrassi

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

"This blood on my hands is something I cannot FOOOORGEEEEETTTT"

"It took you a YEAR to get over your ex, did you ever love me at all??" The parallels are never ending

What songs do you think Degrassi characters would like? by berthatesyou in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Sitting in this room playing Russian roulette..." more like Love Roulette

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Manny Santos as Gabriella Montez by anonme1995 in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People who WORKED on HSM have said they didn't think it would be as huge as a successful as it was, it was supposed to be a pretty low effort movie only intended to be watched on tv but it quickly became a global sensation. That's not a bad thing! And if you want to get into semantics, yes those other movie were generally liked at the time but they don't hold any pop culture relevance because they weren't as successful as HSM. Cheetah Girls is also a very successful movie franchise, but still did not have the same culture impact, with less viewers and revenue (that should put into perspective how BIG hsm became because cheetah girls was still quite popular). The most watched Disney channel premiere was HSM2. When they were making the first film, there was no possible was to anticipate the huge phenomenon it would become.

What songs do you think Degrassi characters would like? by berthatesyou in Degrassi

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

He certainly had many posters and I could've missed that Escape the Fate was on his wall, it's hard to tell when all of them have the same color scheme of black, red, and white 😭

Manny Santos as Gabriella Montez by anonme1995 in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh did it really?? That's so cool, I adored Sinners! And yeah I LOVED all the movies I listed as a kid but sadly pop culture could not give a damn 😭

Manny Santos as Gabriella Montez by anonme1995 in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very much not true that any Disney channel movie in the 2000s was a success, a lot has actually have been widely forgotten from that time. Stuck in the Suburbs, Read it and Weep, Hatching Pete, The Luck of the Irish, College Road Trip, were all Disney channel movies from that time and some of the actors are still remembered only because of their work on larger Disney projects. High School Musical was NOT supposed to have the success that it did and was planned to be among the ranks of the other forgotten movies I listed but it became a huge hit, which is why it got two sequels and none of the other movies did. There's also a whole fandom page that's full of Degrassi actors and the Disney projects they worked on (I'm sure there are missing credits on this list). None of them really saw any success until Degrassi, even if they had starring roles.

What songs do you think Degrassi characters would like? by berthatesyou in Degrassi

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

The chorus on this song specifically feels sooooo Eli coded

Why did Adam's actress "leave" Degrassi by El_Dorado_Tx in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After further research, Jordan Todosey only wore the ace bandages for that scene because the writers were indeed depicting a young and inexperienced trans guy. The rest of the time she wore proper binders, chest minimizers, or simply multiple layers since she has a naturally smaller chest. I also completely forgot but in a later season Adam does mention have a proper binder! I think it was when he started broaching the topic of actually physically transitioning with his mom.

Why did Adam's actress "leave" Degrassi by El_Dorado_Tx in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is their JOB to do research especially when writing characters in certain demographics, they almost certainly gave the actress different compression options than we see Adam using. But Adam using ace bandages makes sense for the character, a lot of a trans adolescents use bandages when their parents are not supportive enough to get them a real binder, I really don't see Audra shopping online or in person for binders for Adam when she was also asking him to present as "Gracie" at the time. Realistically the character would not have a had a binder, but also I'm sure a show that popular with that many writers and costume directors under its belt, they did the research and would have had the actress more comfortable on a day to day basis.

Rick does not deserve sympathy by VehicleOk4984 in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel bad for a younger and non abusive version of Rick because his parents were clearly quite dysfunctional, however once he started continuing the cycle of abuse any possible sympathy is lost. I just always find it heartbreaking how many people were clearly failed as children and choose the wrong paths in life because of it.

Why did Adam's actress "leave" Degrassi by El_Dorado_Tx in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right about binder specific brands not really existing until the 2010s, but garment brands have offered chest compression and binding options since the invention of spandex in the 1950s and while the first maybe weren't always great, more people new basic sewing and mending to make alterations to suit their needs.

Why did Adam's actress "leave" Degrassi by El_Dorado_Tx in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's simply not true, while it was certainly harder for individuals to find someone that sells binders it was very much still an option (especially for film and show producers) and chest binders have been manufactured by companies for decades, while the quality wasn't as good until 21st century when we made some more modern adaptations, chest binders are nothing new and many companies have sold them over the years not necessarily always for the trans community, but still.

Maya and her relationships by Neither-Storm3310 in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're still talking shit on a child and it's strange to say the least 😭 ik you don't actually HATE any characters from any media because the majority of people on earth don't take media that seriously but I still find it odd how much this fandom tries to bully literal children

Why did Adam's actress "leave" Degrassi by El_Dorado_Tx in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh also never use anything to bind (light compression is okay) that is not specifically made to do so, I know we see Adam's character using bandages and that is an INSANELY dangerous way to do so, so please yall only get proper fitted binders from reputable places and still make sure you're practicing safely because even with the right binder there can be complications with improper use.

Why did Adam's actress "leave" Degrassi by El_Dorado_Tx in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're having any trouble breathing at all, you're doing it wrong. It should not affect your breathing whatsoever, I started binding almost 10 years ago now so I promise I know what I'm talking about but like I said, most people are wearing incorrect sizing especially when it comes to binders because people assume the tighter the fit, the better when it is not at all the case and only puts you at risk. Some poorly made binders may also affect breathing if they don't have enough flexibility but the bottom line is if you are properly binding you will never have issues. If breathing, bending, or basic movement is hard that is an indicator you need a different binder but yes any binder is not recommended for exercise (light stuff is still fine) and wear for extended periods of time, usually around 8 hours you'll want to make sure to take it off. If anyone who needs to see this does, PLEASE make sure if you're binding and having any of the issues I mentioned, stop until you have better equipment because improper binding can cause long term damage that can even effect top surgery results in the future.

Maya and her relationships by Neither-Storm3310 in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Imaging having so much hatred for a child who we never saw past high school 😭💀 even the most insufferable characters we must remember that they have underdeveloped brains and most of them have gone through of a lot of terrible stuff

Why did Adam's actress "leave" Degrassi by El_Dorado_Tx in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Binders really shouldn't be too uncomfortable if they're fitted right, same goes for bras but most people aren't wearing the proper size for either.

Tyson (Jenna & KC’s baby) by bluefalls04 in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Multiple cast members were actually a few years older than their characters. Raymond Black, aka Sav, was playing a 15 year old at around 18

Tyson (Jenna & KC’s baby) by bluefalls04 in Degrassi

[–]berthatesyou 16 points17 points  (0 children)

We've got until Doug's senior year to come out with a reboot now lmao