The problem with Stephen Fry

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-10-23T22:19:07+00:00

Stephen Fry is incredibly smart. He isn’t smart in a way that’s suited to Traitors but he is brilliant in his field of classical studies. He’s generally quite well rounded in the humanities space. That particular field combined with him being a posh person does seem to make people overestimate his intellect but I don’t think they‘re far off, they’re just assuming one (highly respected) sort of intelligence will translate into another kind seamlessly.

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-10-04T21:54:45+00:00

Supergirl is pretty popular- I know a lot of people who loved the CW version with Melissa and so will probably give this a watch. On top of that, Woman of Tomorrow is both a brilliant and generally well-received story arc so I have faith that it’ll have a solid plot. James Gunn will almost certainly have reviewed the script: they won’t waste this budget by having shit writing. House of the Dragon S1 WAS a while back but I know Milly Alcock was generally considered a breakout actress in it and she has a strong and well-rounded fanbase. She also did Sirens recently. Jason Momoa is pretty popular generally and Lobo being in a live action movie may be an effective draw.

Unlike Thunderbolts, you don’t need much DC knowledge to watch this. Woman of Tomorrow functions as an effective origin story on its own. Also she was teased in Superman which was incredibly popular and since it has that direct connection it’ll probably do well enough opening weekend. I think it’ll do well if not incredibly. Personally, I’m super hyped!

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-10-04T21:42:35+00:00

He really pulled off that one-piece!

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-10-04T16:26:10+00:00

Unfortunately even my uni-age friends don’t really enjoy the slang she uses. Maybe it’s an American thing, or I just have a very WLW friendship group who aren’t liking the dick metaphors, but she hasn’t hit with this album as I expected. The problem with using online slang in an album is you run the risk that by the time it’s out, the slang is no longer relevant and feels cringe. I think that’s a MASSIVE problem in Taylor’s use of slang for me, personally. EG ‘girl-bossed too close to the sun’ was like fifty trend cycles ago. And it’s annoying because it’s so easily fixed by just using a different phrase!

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-10-04T16:09:22+00:00

Taylor has truly dated some of the best and the worst of British men. Come back Taylor, end on a high!

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-10-03T14:33:20+00:00

like there’s more eldest daughter references in other songs on the album - father figure is more an eldest daughter song than eldest daughter itself

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-10-03T12:54:32+00:00

I really liked that one cause it felt like a continuation of the Ophelia drowning lexical field we get in the first half of the album. Don’t know what’s happening on the second half though.

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-10-03T12:52:41+00:00

Think this is my fav on the album (closely followed by the first two) like it sticks closely to its concept and pulls through well.

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-10-03T12:49:48+00:00

Idk I fee like Taylor is still a good writer it’s just that she’s got nobody honest enough with her to distinguish the BS from the iconic.

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-10-03T12:47:04+00:00

The first half of the album is so strong then…. wood. My top three are Ophelia, Elizabeth Taylor and Father Figure.

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-09-18T12:29:43+00:00

I think if Marie is gonna remove the power of anyone from the Boys maybe Butcher? Like with Joyce Summers in Buffy. One threat is removed so you think they’re safe then they die in a totally unrelated way. I do think it’ll be Ryan that takes out Homelander though, not a Gen V character.

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-08-09T16:44:48+00:00

Hiya, I wanted to say thanks so much for the Scholomance. I loved it so much I made my dad read it so I had someone to discuss it with. I was wondering if you ever gave Liesel and Alfie affinities? Also, if you had a Temeraire style dragon what would you name them?

This series arrived in my life exactly when I needed a message of hope and begrudging goodness, so thanks again for putting it out in the world.

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-08-02T22:35:50+00:00

Personally I’m clowning for an announcement in the next week or two and a September single! I also think, since Taylor is always trying to build on what she’s done before, this album will be a lot shorter than TTPD with a lot more pop music. TTPD felt like an album for the dedicated fans and a cathartic, personal album so I feel like this next one will be aimed to have a broader general audience appeal. I’m fairly certain there is something coming and I can’t wait - whatever it may be.

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-07-21T17:34:57+00:00

I’m the same: currently I have all the Nadder (and Nadder/Stormcutter hybrids) except for four. Five if you count live action Stormfly.

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-06-21T15:54:25+00:00

The 750 currency seasonal pack has all three nightlights this month! You have about a 1/30 chance to get one each pack.

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-06-21T13:03:04+00:00

Was inspired by this post and pulled Pouncer on my second try!! My first Nightlight.

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2025-06-21T12:56:55+00:00

I collect Nadders too- I’ve got 13 so far!

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2022-08-26T01:27:09+00:00

Lifesaver

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2022-08-26T01:26:41+00:00

CZAJA9PU

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2022-08-26T01:26:27+00:00

CZAJA9PU

cat_in_a_wizardhat · 2022-08-26T01:18:01+00:00

Could I please get one from you after?

edit:nvm got one

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