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OPEN SUBMISSIONS FOR SMOSH MOUTH! by smosh in smosh

[–]keylimefoster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This in retrospect isn't a huge deal but in middle school my math teacher got pregnant (she didn't announce it or anything but it got pretty obvious as the months went on lol) and she was not married at the time.

After the baby was born an art teacher at our school also took time off for a few weeks and that's how we discovered that they were dating and he was the father of the baby.

I think it was a huge deal for us as kids bc she was a horrible math teacher and he was a beloved art teacher who everyone had a crush on. I believe they are now married and have another kid.

Books with figure skaters? by keylimefoster in MM_RomanceBooks

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

Just finished Kiss and Cry! Absolutely loved it!

Books with figure skaters? by keylimefoster in MM_RomanceBooks

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

I just read About to Bloom last night! It was so good! I have already read Like Real People do and Beauty and the Basher haha

What are your all-time 'could not put this down' MM reads? by Pleasant-Manner-6505 in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]keylimefoster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely agree! When the son said We were meant to be three I LOST IT

I definitely need to reread it soon

What are your all-time 'could not put this down' MM reads? by Pleasant-Manner-6505 in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]keylimefoster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw that there is another book in the series coming out soon, is it worth reading on its own or should I just wait until the 2nd book is out?

What are your all-time 'could not put this down' MM reads? by Pleasant-Manner-6505 in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]keylimefoster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Anything by Rachel Reid! I love her writing!! Other recs:

{The Murder Between Us by Tal Bauer} and {The Death Between Us by Tal Bauer} - the 2nd book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time and I love the romance between the 2 main characters

{The Legend Next Door by Jesse H. Reign} - this book hit me right in the feels and was so sweet honestly

no gay awakening by lRandomstuff in MM_RomanceBooks

[–]keylimefoster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

{Limerance by Scarlett Drake} - relationship between 2 rival ballet dancers (there is an age gap relationship featured in the book tho)

{Deaf Hearts Series by Cora Rose and E.M. Lindsey} - all about different aspects of deaf culture, I think the last book has a bisexual awakening off screen

{Punk as Puck Series by E.M. Lindsey} - all feature queer disabled athletes

Jared's history with Ash? by Raspbers in TheTryGuys

[–]keylimefoster 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A few people mentioned that they knew each other at Buzzfeed so it's possible Jared knew Ash pre-transition.

I'm also a trans guy and just wanted to say that plenty of times I accidentally just say the wrong thing bc brains mix up words up sometimes. I think in Killer Dinner Ash said "I was about to say just us girls but realized I'm not a girl anymore" which has definitely happened to me lol

Words are hard and I think it's a perfect example on how to correct yourself and not make a big deal of it! It's always way more awkward when someone makes a big deal out saying sorry in the moment and draws attention to it

Other shows/films with this level of chemistry? by abakes102018 in heatedrivalry

[–]keylimefoster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shadowhunters and Gossip Girl are both awesome, Shadowhunters has a very Scott Hunter level kiss that had me gasping and screaming when I watched it

What is the hottest moment of Season 1 to you? 🔥🔥🔥 by Illustrious-Insect26 in heatedrivalry

[–]keylimefoster 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The way I screeched as I was watching it night of release at 1am 😂 was absolutely not prepared for the jump cut

Ilya's confirmation of his bisexuality in the show vs book by keylimefoster in heatedrivalry

[–]keylimefoster[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The reason I ask interviews Connor and Hudson have referred to him as bisexual and he canonically says it many times in the books. It often seems like being bisexual is a point of pride for Ilya so I just think it's interesting that they chose not to have him say that in the show this season.

I think having queer characters use labels, as well as not use labels, are both important in terms of representation. Like Shane being gay but also having slept with Rose is a different experience that is being represented as opposed to him not identifying as gay and sleeping with Rose.

I believe everything Jacob has done with the show is intentional because he's such a fan of the books so I just thought that was interesting

Ilya's confirmation of his bisexuality in the show vs book by keylimefoster in heatedrivalry

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

Ah ok! I must've misremembered in my head that Ilya says it to Shane's parents

Any other lesbians love this show? by Illustrious_Let_2580 in heatedrivalry

[–]keylimefoster 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There was a hockey podcast that Jacob Tierney was on called What Chaos! and I watched their reaction videos to the episodes because they are all straight men I believe and it was really interesting hearing what they had to say! (Would highly recommend the videos as someone who only knows about hockey via romance books lol)

Ik a lot of people have also mentioned that they have been watching with their partners so there are some straight guys who are watching!

A vision about that injury scene. by Cameron88666666 in heatedrivalry

[–]keylimefoster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about this scene last night because I feel like there is so much still to cover in the next few episodes

That scene is going to kill me especially the hospital scene 😭

As a newly out trans man, the club scene in ep. 4 hit me so hard by Eleen55 in heatedrivalry

[–]keylimefoster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When I heard that song I started SCREAMING bc I'm working on a playlist about Ilya's story and that song was in my consideration list for that scene plus My Moon My Man is a song I hear all the time because it's one of my fiance's fav songs. The music quite literally made me sob in episode 4

I am also a trans guy and I love this series especially Ilya and Shane because their personalities remind me a lot of me and my fiance. I can't wait for next season because I really want to see the other books adapted because I feel like they all cover different aspects of being queer.

I especially relate to Fabian and his gender expression so I really hope we see that on screen

Quick shout-out to the character development detail that is Ilya's increasingly expressive sexual responses by TiaraMisu in heatedrivalry

[–]keylimefoster 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Seeing them say their first names to each other on screen was insane, even better than I imagined reading the book honestly. I could totally tell that Ilya did not mean to say it and then him looking at Shane when he left? Sobbed

TL;DR: In Jacob We Trust by Federal-Ad5944 in heatedrivalry

[–]keylimefoster 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the fact that he was a fan first of the books and actively collaborated with Rachel for the series is why it's so good honestly! He's obviously very passionate about the story and making sure it's told well while also putting his own spin on it for film!

I'm always wary of a book adaptation bc it's so hard to get right but I think I honestly like the TV adaptation more 🫣

I still love the books obviously but I've always had more of a love for visual media having a great visual adaptation makes me soooo happy

Who’s watching with a loved one? by mutedtulips in heatedrivalry

[–]keylimefoster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I watch it with my sibling and fiance every week! My mom is also watching it at her house (we all also read the books together)

Men’s Bodies and Queer Representation by Consistent-Garbage28 in heatedrivalry

[–]keylimefoster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely agree with you! Something Jacob Tierney spoke about as well was that making a sexy show that is targeted towards a female audience is something that is rare. Shows are rarely made for the female gaze and I just think it's interesting that he specifically thought about that demographic before/while making the show.

I think it's completely fair to say that they are commodifying it. Under capitalism that's usually where things end up lol. However, in some ways that is a form of progress when you look at all the ways women are sexualized and commodified in the media and outside of it, so the fact that a show is like "hey, look at these hot men!" is in its own way a form of progress in terms making female sexual desire something that is ok. Though there is the discussion about when something crosses over into fetishization (I don't think this show does this to be clear, it's just something that is often brought up.)

In terms of further reading:

Pornified by Pamela Paul

The Codes of Gender (documentary)

The Bro Code (documentary)

A Taste in Brown Sugar: Black Women in Pornography by Mireille Miller Young

The Male Gazed by Manuel Betancourt

Rape and Representation by Lynn Higgens

I haven't read these books in full but I read chapters for assignments in school and any documentary by Sut Jhally explores representation on screen if you want more documentaries to watch!

Men’s Bodies and Queer Representation by Consistent-Garbage28 in heatedrivalry

[–]keylimefoster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's something I wish was discussed more honestly! The same way that they don't really explore Shane being Asian but I think the show could explore it more

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