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Because nobody knew what Vax was in the first place.

Because the ghanderflaffle empire was rising.

You reversed your claim and turned it into second person.

6 hours ago, mdross81 said:

Some of these responses from the anti-Navani contingent are just getting ridiculous:

^My entire thinking reading through this thread

On 3/19/2021 at 7:21 PM, Use the Falchion said:

It's been a minute since I've been a contrarian on this site, so it's time to stir up some trouble!

Rant/Vent below. And please be aware that I'm not speaking about anyone on this forum. Y'all are far too kind, thoughtful, and intelligent for this sort of foolishness. 

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Unpopular Opinion - Rayllum sucks, and the fandom's obsession with it (particularly on Reddit) is both annoying and detrimental. 

 

Don't get me wrong, the two function very well together as a couple, as they complement each others' strengths and weaknesses, and use their conflict to grow. But the show's episode limit made it feel very forced and sudden, even if the clues were there. Aang and Katara's relationship took nearly a year in-world to get to the point it did, and over 60 episodes. By contrast, Callum and Rayla's relationship formed in a couple of weeks. 

 

And worst of all, this relationship is a crutch. The fandom has become so reliant on the relationship that if anything happens to it - if anything LOOKS like it's happening to it - fans freak out. I don't blame fans for this; after all, when all you have between seasons is time and the theories have run their course, the next most prevalent thing is shipping. And shipping isn't bad! It's the sign of a lively fanbase. But to depend almost entirely on shipping, and to base a majority of one's enjoyment of a series on a ship...y'all, that isn't good. If the two do break up, the fandom's going to go nuclear, not unlike other related shows and fandoms. It's not going to be pretty. 

 

Part of me wants the two to break up, if only to see the reactions. The other part of me knows that doing something real and interesting with them would be a better direction to go. 

But I know my opinion's the minority opinion, so don't take too much stock in it. 

 

And her cousin’s ex-boyfriend’s orphaned dog.

Of capitalist oppression.

The French and Indian war began.

The Central Orbiting Recursive Nation, that is.

Which is why they staged a rebellion against the almighty Meneral Gills company.

But until then, they were only toast.

It seems unpopular depending on where I look, but Shallan and Adolin’s plot was easily the most interesting part of the book for me. The Urithiru plot felt too self-contained for me, as much as I enjoyed it. The Shadesmar plot made me feel like the world was bigger, gave me more minor characters to love, and had some genuinely excellent moments. I found myself brought to tears on a reread as Formless emerged, and Maya’s “WE CHOSE” made me feel everything.

I think a large portion of my love for this plot came from my identifying with both Adolin and Shallan. Adolin’s earnest drive is inspiring to me, and his conflict with his father while he still strives to make Dalinar proud is something I heavily relate to. I certainly can’t say I struggle with DID myself, but Shallan’s struggles were portrayed in such a way that I related to her too. The idea of repressing the darkness within myself is something I see a frankly disturbing amount of the time, and wearing many different faces is something I’m experiencing as well, her integration of Veil an exaggerated version of me learning to let myself be genuine.

Perhaps that’s unpopular, I’m not entirely sure, but it’s my opinion nonetheless.

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Character time!

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Name: Denton Anda

Age: 17, Height: 5’8”

Role: Servant

Personality: Denton’s clumsy, both literally and that he tends to stumble into and out of sticky situations. He’s softspoken, yet well-respected by those who know him. He likes to avoid confrontation, but when he can’t avoid it, it’s time to watch out. Despite his clumsiness, he’s quite good at sleight of hand tricks.

Backstory: Denton was orphaned at a young age when all of a sudden, his parents up and left. They left him nothing but a note—in a language lost to time—and a simple, fedora style hat, which he wears constantly. Instead of going to a traditional orphanage, he was raised in the servant life, trained to carry a platter and clean a table; though due to his clumsiness, they rarely let him carry the platters anymore. On several occasions, he’s made deals and had conversations with rich visitors who might help him find his parents and translate the note, but to no avail. Unexplainable things keep happening to him, and he’s determined to find out why.

 

Vegetables were encroaching on their territory.

Provolone being his alter-ego.

The audience was very confused that they’d ended their song right there.

On 1/28/2021 at 9:08 PM, xinoehp512 said:

Michael held up the pen with a shrug. This is about as physical as it gets.

Before Max could even think about it, he reached out and snatched the pen from Michael's fingers. "So this would... get you into the database?"

Mainly due to a nearby wormhole.

1 hour ago, Shard of Reading said:

 That's fun. What's your wish?

I wish for vast wealth and wisdom.

3 hours ago, Shard of Reading said:

Granted. Your back is now sore.

I wish for 2+2 to really equal pickle.

The Nightwatcher stares at you for a moment, then breaks into tears. "To do such a thing would mean the end of everything," she sobs. But with a snap of her fingers, your wish is granted anyway.

Also heteronyms.

Of canning, about which they taught several emergency preparedness classes.

That he read in the ingredient facts of a can of peaches.

Suddenly the Lucases found themselves in conflict with the mafia.

The mob boss drop kicked the saxophone. “Now you do.”