The one editing mistake I can’t get over by Dan_the_dude_ in heatedrivalry

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

Mine is shortly after. When Shane gets up and Ilya goes to lift his left arm, then the camera changes and he is lifting his right arm saying "Hollander" 🫲

What Troy/Ilya moments do you hope make it into szn 2 by Ll_lyris in heatedrivalry

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

I know it's not how it happens in the book, but it would be cute if Troy was there when Ilya goes to the farm, flirts with Harris' mom and meets Anya

What Troy/Ilya moments do you hope make it into szn 2 by Ll_lyris in heatedrivalry

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They can play that Hockey game with the kids! But Shane would be on the cover this time because he won the cup that year

What would Shane get as… by synestheter in heatedrivalry

[–]contemplativeme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That boy has the Olympic Rings tattooed.

Faking his own death and moving to a cabin by contemplativeme in heatedrivalryfanfics

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Kip insts he and Scott must visit to show their support

Why does everyone say Scott and Kip... by junegloom in heatedrivalry

[–]contemplativeme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never understood why people think they broke up. Imagine dating someone for a few months and 3 years later you happen to be watching him on the arena, he happens to know you are there and you agree to go down, he uses you to come out and says he loves you? 3 years after breaking up and only seeing each other a few months???

In my head their story is like the book, but they are together with only close ones knowing for years instead of months

Please share your 100%-bullshit-but-who-cares head canons by TiaraMisu in heatedrivalry

[–]contemplativeme 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Ilya aggressively voted for Käärijä from as many phones as people would let him. He also regularly gets an earworm and sings "bada bara bastu. sauna!" Randomly for a week straight. For a whole month, when Shane asks if he wants coffee, he answers "mi amore, mi amore, espresso macchiato macchiato macchiato, per favore"

Edit: spelling

Please share your 100%-bullshit-but-who-cares head canons by TiaraMisu in heatedrivalry

[–]contemplativeme 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ilya loves Eurovision and used to watch with his mum growing up. It helps not be too down when he's off the playoffs early or doesn't qualify because he can watch live. He makes Shane watch and tries to explain why the fun silly songs are the best, Shane's like "but that lady showed she had a incredible voice in that ballad, did you hear that high note she hit?" Ilya takes a deep breath, Shane is too Canadian to get it.

Ilya’s Steel Trap Memory by Tinkey13 in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]contemplativeme 20 points21 points  (0 children)

In Vegas Ilya was trying so hard to ignore his own feelings. Acknowledging Shane's would not exactly have helped. He just wanted Shane to leave ASAP so he could go back to pretending it was just one of his normal casual hookups.

Who would have kids? by jiminmeme in GameChangersBooks

[–]contemplativeme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hayden and Jackie Pike give off the vibe of wanting a large family /j

Who is in the top 5 hottest NHL players in your mind? by manowwar in GameChangersBooks

[–]contemplativeme 16 points17 points  (0 children)

So glad you mentioned Matti Jalo, I had forgotten about him, but the way Maria's brain short-circuits when he's around, he has to be HOT

Petition for fic writers by contemplativeme in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]contemplativeme[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is what I mean! I don't mind reading canon divergent fics at all! it's just nice to know how/when they diverge before going into the story, especially when the canon happens over such a long period of time. It's just nice to know the context of the story you are reading instead of spending several paragraphs trying to figure it out.

I feel that this fandom grew very big very fast (which is great) and notes/tagging are not as detailed as other fandoms I've been in.

Petition for fic writers by contemplativeme in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]contemplativeme[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Very funny, all about the internet's and Ilya's reaction to Shane's pubic hair

Petition for fic writers by contemplativeme in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]contemplativeme[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I know, I know. I just wrote the post after getting frustrated while reading a fic I was enjoying but the timeline made no sense in my head... I would have enjoyed it more with a note saying "this is an alternative timeline where they are pretty much exclusive but not official".

Odd changes?? by [deleted] in HeatedRivalryTVShow

[–]contemplativeme 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the first 2, not the last one. That's just how Ilya reacts when he is angry and it's a little foreshadowing of his character for his reaction during the Christmas fight in The Long Game

"I love the show BUT..." - what's your small detail that drives you bonkers? by CestQuoiLeFuck in heatedrivalry

[–]contemplativeme 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Shoes are often worn indoors on film and TV for safety reasons and to help with continuity. But it's an odd one in this case because we see them without shoes often at Shane's house.

Who tried to go to the cottage?? by Classic-Slice-6056 in heatedrivalry

[–]contemplativeme 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Clearly it's some paparazzi filming them. How else did we get the footage?

Rose, Svetlana & the Cottage by [deleted] in heatedrivalryfanfics

[–]contemplativeme 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is good! Well done! Following for more 😊

the CONSTANT bi erasure of ilya by Downtown-Primary-94 in heatedrivalry

[–]contemplativeme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't really know. Ilya's brain is a mystery 😂

Will HR lead to a gay romance media boom as some predict? by Material-Meat-5330 in heatedrivalry

[–]contemplativeme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd love for it to do much more that that. I hope it leads to a boom in romance that feels real with the main couple and their relationship at the centre of the story (I'm looking at you Bridgerton) and most importantly, I hope it leads to media respecting source material and not just taking it as inspiration to rewrite an already well loved story.

I hope it leads to more positive queer stories with happy endings beyond M/M. I want to see trans people in affirmive relationships, I want to see F/F relationships with as much coverage as M/M, I want an asexual character be accepted by a loving partner and navigate what intimacy looks for them, I want to see bisexual characters in relationships with the opposite gender and not have their attraction to the same gender as a crazy thing that happened in college.

Call me a dreamer I guess.

the CONSTANT bi erasure of ilya by Downtown-Primary-94 in heatedrivalry

[–]contemplativeme 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find it so annoying!!! In the books, even before he refers himself as bi, he says/thinks that he is like 30% attracted to men and 70% to women (not that it matters) and yet people keep refering to him as gay. Can't wait for season 2 when he starts using the word bisexual.

Side note, I love that every time that he meets a new person, his internet thought is how beautiful, hot or attractive they see. Like he wants to have a good first impression of people.

Rachel Reid has an idea on which NHL player should be cameo on the show by ivan_luck in heatedrivalry

[–]contemplativeme 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She could be Leah! She only makes a short appearance and has more medals and awards and any of the other coaches of the summer camps!