#i feel like a lab rat this is so awful. why cant i just stay on one set of meds for more than like a month

[nataliecrown]

4x03 - The Four Horsemen (The 100)

So, my thoughts on 4x03 are coming without a rewatch and in a much broader fashion. I simply don't have time to do my usual this week. This post covers Polis and Arkadia. I'll cover Bellarke separately. Onwards! POLIS - One of the coolest things about this episode was that I suddenly realised there were ten minutes left and that we hadn't seen bellarke. Cool why? Because I was enjoying myself so much that I didn't notice. - That isn't to say that the Polis portion of the episode was perfect so I'll launch in with my nitpicks. - The Polis throne room is a goddamn curse. I cannot wait for that damn tower to be wiped out of existence. Lexa was a lesser character when confined to Polis. Clarke was a lesser character there. And now Roan is. I already can't wait for him to either say fuck it, or be overthrown so he can actually start being an active character. It's like the throne room induces passivity. And also... - STUPIDITY. I hate it when writers make a character stupid to suit their plot. If the Flame is so important to maintaining Roans control, he should have it with him at all times. How did Gaia steal it? And even if it wasn't on him, surely it was up at the top of the tower SURROUNDED BY GUARDS? - HOW DID GAIA STEAL IT? - Stupid. - My final nitpick is Octavia's new nickname! Ever read the Throne of Glass books? One of my greatest frustrations reading those books (even when I loved the series) was the idea that Celeana was both the best assassin ever and also super famous. THAT MAKES NO SENSE. If you're a brilliant assassin NOBODY SHOULD KNOW. If people are calling Octavia death from above or whatever, that means she's a god awful assassin (which, in terms of realism re. time spent training WOULD be more realistic) and that's clearly not what the writers are going for. - On to the good, and there was plenty! Like, ALL of the Octavia ships. Niytavia for life, but it's pretty clear that Octillian is coming and I'm here for it. Also super down with Roctavia. ALL OF THE SHIPS. - GAIA WAS WONDERFUL. I wasn't shocked by the Indra reveal but I was VERY HAPPY BOUT IT. I can't wait to unpack more from these two characters and their relationship. And I'm really glad to see religion being brought into the season. There is so much material left to cover in that regard. I'm intrigued to see how the religion/tech destroyers arcs will continue to merge. - I will freely admit that I believed they had smashed the chip. Was kinda disappointed when I realised. - I LOVE THE WAY THEY HANDLED GAIA AND OCTAVIA. The fact that they ended the episode being all smiley and cute with each other is wonderful. The temptation would be to have them hate each other out of jealousy in regards to their relationships with Indra. But it was just love! So much love! - I love Octavia's devotion to Indra. It was nice to see the softer side of O again this week. A bit like it was a relief to see that she is still 'with' her people in 4x01. I'm sure her choice will backfire at some point, as all choices on this show do, but I'm glad she made it. - Family. Octavia had to be thinking of Bellamy in that scene. I don't know what the Blakes are building to this season, but I think it's good that they are apart (till next week?) and I'm looking forward to seeing where they end up. ARKADIA - I LOVE what they did with Raven in this episode. Even in the Bravenlarke scenes, the framing isolated her. Bellarke together, Raven apart. And the working alone, visually hiding behind a visor and noise as she works. Raven has always responded to pressure and fear with a spark and a bite. That is magnified here x 100000 because the weight of the literal world is on her shoulders. - The scene with Abby is gut wrenching. Partly because I love their relationship so much, and also because they are both right! The situation sucks. Ultimately, Raven is proven most right when the drugs don't work but she's not happy about it. Lindsey knocks it out of the park as Raven watches the little girl die. Many thousands more face the same fate, and Raven might be one that condemns them. Heavy lies the crown indeed. - it's a small moment but I think it's important to note that Raven is still there in medical when Clarke comes in at the episode. She's chosen to stay with the dying, with Abby, not to bury herself back in work. I suspect 4x03 was the start of a turn for Raven. - Let's talk about Murphy! And as I'm talking about Raven...LETS TALK ABOUT THAT SCENE. I have longed for this day folk. Murphy shot her! Murphy caused Ravens disability, her chronic pain! And now Memori are coming back to Arkadia and they are going to interact with Raven next week? I CANNOT FUCKING WAIT. Will Emori be shocked to learn more about his past? Will Emori and Raven clash? IDK BUT I CANT WAIT - Abby and Murphy were fucking everything. I refuse to believe that Murphy stole those drugs to get on Abby's good side. It was a split second decision imo and he only started thinking about it properly when he was in medical. Don't get me wrong, Murphy will do what is best for him and Emori. But I wouldn't be surprised if he enters full hero mode by the end of the season. And I am SO HERE for Abby being everyone's mum! SO HERE FOR IT. - Memori continue to be super cute. I'm glad the Ontari rape was referenced, though I could have done without Emori being jealous. Mostly I'm just so relieved that they are going to fully join the squad. New Emori dynamics. GIMME. Also, Richard hugs good. - Luna! Nyko! So the Nightblood thing is really echoing Mt Weather, right? I LOVE THIS SHOW AND ITS MORAL COMPLEXITY. I'm sure Luna will be a willing lab rat for a little while, but if this gets out and everyone is literally out for Luna's blood...yiiiiikes. - Hi Jackson, I love you! - PAPA MILLER. Yay! And duuuuudes, Murphy taunts Miller about Bryan and Papa steps in. That's the second time this season that a parent has stood up for their LGBT+ child and it's important. Also still sowing the seeds of that Briller break up. I feel like I've missed a million things...so feel free to ask if I have not expressed an opinion on something important. I actually have time today! (Typing on shit phone so excuse typos)

#the 100 #the 100 recap #the 100 season 4

[bigbrotherorre]

EPISODE SIX: “IF ONE MORE PERSON TRIES TO BUILD THE PEACE IN THIS HOUSE I'M GOING TO THROW THEM THROUGH THE CLOSEST POSSIBLE WINDOW” - ALIVIA HOH: SAMMY EVICTED: RANDY - 7 TO 4

So... as expected Ricky went and I'm in mourning. I love Ricky SOO much! with my WHOLE hort. Otherwise, this HoH comp is AWFUL, everyone is gonna be FIGHTING. For this week, I would like a Bryce/Jose HoH because I think I'd be safe and because they'd go after Blake/Alivia/Lynn. HOWEVER, then next week, I'd like Alivia to win HoH and get Randy out because I do NOT trust Randy. Basically, provided I can get past this week with all the messy twists... I feel cautiously optimistic? Like I'm playing both sides and hopefully that'll work to my advantage? Eek we will seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Another day another lost comp

SO, tea time with Ali! Except... not really. I'm literally about to set a BB Pokemon record because it is literally week 6 and I'm in 0 ALLIANCES. This is a MESSY MESS MESS. I wanna be in alliances, I want safety. Meanwhile, conspiracy corner... John was given the Jigglypuff, he didn't play it. The phrasing on the wiki & the posts were all.... off. I think Randy gave it to him, but I also feel like everything sketchy that happens is.... by Randy. Like I think Randy is the bot, and Randy is being this cracked mess... According to Sammy at least, the bot is now sending fake screenshots? WHAT KIND OF CRACKED JUJU IS THIS. I dont love this at all asjlkdfa In other news, Bryce & Jose _will_ be this season's F2 and I will not accept otherwise. Bryce is such a solid ally, like he is so sane, so nice, so good. Jose is the love of my life lkjafdsa, he is SO SWEET. like a good, wholesome boy right there is Jose. I LOVE THEM BOTH, THOSE ARE MY BOYS. I am a feminist, but I will convert to meninism if it means my faves make F2. ANYWHOMST. I love the hosts, Dennis added me to his Havana host chat and idk why he did that, since he _totally_ lays out his strategy in that... why did he do that, I am always booboo the fool but he can take that title from me for today. and thats how sue sees it, bye for now woooooooooooooooo!

I think I'm going home this week and I'm really worried. Like really worried, I've played badly and I'm now really expendable, and people are gonna send me home i literally spent a total of like 6 hours prepping for veto and I still screwed it up. I got 9 songs in like 7 minutes, but it took me like 30 more to find the last one ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh (unfaithful by rihanna will literally be my downfall). I'm really scared. I think I would have Autumn & Jose's votes, but against Ashvika I think thats when it dries up askjldfa. I'm really really scared, I'm not ready to go home, I am such a bad player :( I don't even feel like Bryce is in my corner anymore, and I think Autumn could keep Ashvika like except for Jose I feel so alone :( I love Jose so much, I'm so lucky to have him in this game with me, but I'm also so scared :( I'm not ready to go home :( But I've let myself down and played badly.

Can y'all believe my son Samuel future nominated me and I get to sit here in peace? Maybe we're related after all I'm so used to being nominated it doesn't even phase me. Like I forget that you can actually go home because I.... can't relate. People are freeeaaking the fuck out and I'm just chilling, knowing my ass is immune and that my silver power of veto will snatch wigs. So to pass the time I'm currently on call with my new alliance, Jose and Ali, and Ali is legit shitting himself I feel terrible. But like it's fine cause I pulled him off, he just doesn't know yet. I'm honestly just ecstatic that everyone I love is gonna be safe- me, Sammy, Ash, Ali, John. I really just need Jose to not get nominated and then this streak of ugly weeks will come to an end wooooo

im just... not a fan of ppl  SJDJHFSJDK everyone has such annoying ideas and im like... u do u but maybe dont!! Everyone keeps having opinions that are different than mine??? like cut it out. dennis cant literally do the bare minimum and not come across as sketchy for 1 second, and he also cant campaign to stay apparently??? hes a lot to deal with. and then randy is coming at me/sammy/zeezo and trying to seem smart for doing so, like wow you got us! go home maybe!! alivia has been very volatile all week and i have to deal with it. and ali is snapping because he thinks he would have gone home which i hope wouldnt have happened but i also dont know b/c theres an assumption that he isnt playing the game b/c hes vague and he might have went home because of it. but now he is being vague again and i think its prob b/c randy is campaigniing to him and trying to paint me/zeezo/sammy as a trio. when honestly we arent even.. theyre like a duo and im there!! also im a lynn warrior but we never talk so its awk. and also ali ratted to randy that if he wants to stay he needs LAB's vote and now alivia is mad he brought her name up and ugh ppl are doing so MUCH. also dennis just msg'd me like do i have ur vote?? who's voting me. MAYBE TALK TO PPL MORE AND NOT BE SKETCHY AND I WOULDNT HAVE TO BE THE MIDDLE MAN.

[ONE HOUR LATER]

omg..  i didnt mean those mean words. i love everyone in this cast. ali is so nice and trustworthy. alivia is feisty and full of energy, always keeping the game fun. dennis is actually like real fun to talk to and always feigns interest in w/e im saying (EXCEPT WHEN HE LIED ABOUT NOT HAVING LEGALLY BLONDE ON NETFLIX WHEN I KNOW HE DID). And randy has made this game so exciting!!!

[ONE HOUR LATER]

I TAKE BACK WHAT I SAID ABOUT ALI. HE IS FAKE FAKE FAKE SO FAKE FAKE FAKE. SAYS HE DOESNT KNOW WHOS HE VOTING AND CAMPAIGNS TO KEEP RANDY AND DUMB DUMB DUMB  JOSE FALLS FOR IT. IF RANDY STAYS IM SCREAMING

[30 MINUTES LATER]

i am so sad for randy he really wanted this and dennis is kind of ugh to work with but randy was just too scary. he had the best exit so far tho and ill miss him so much. ALI CHOKE AHAHHAHAHA YOU THOUGHT!! ALIGNING ALL THE FLOATERS NOPE!!! TRY AGAIN.  I LOVE ALI BUT I WAS LITERALLY SCREAMING B/C LIKE 5 MINUTES BEFORE THE VOTE ZEEZO IS LIKE DONT TELL ANYONE BUT ALI CONVINCED JOSE TO VOTE DENNIS OUT. SIDE NOTE i love john!!! he is so nice and ratted jose out like wig!!

woo okay soooo i haven’t been able to make one of these in awhile cause I’m on vacation so i apologize if this is long....so to sum up everything I won hoh with the help of zeezo and Bryce. I had to nom ali and ashvika because i knew it wouldn’t cause that much drama. Then....they both got taken off so I nommed Dennis and Randy. I wanted randy gone from the getgo because he is very smart and sneaky. I’m pretty sure he was behind the Nicolas Julia account as well which really made me upset. He also never responded to me but would tell ppl to pm him and yeah. Other than that, the conversations i did have with him were great, and he’s super nice and even made me the birthday video. I just wasn’t too close with him. I just made up a random excuse for Dennis because I had to hide the fact I’m in an alliance with Kat and Jose but also zeezo and Bryce. and alivia and John couldn’t have been nommed....so if i had to make another nomination it would’ve been Lynn and Bryce....so that would’ve been very very bad for me because like I’m also close to blake so i can’t nom him. Anyway randy was crying on call and it made me super super sad and i felt like a bad Person so i was like wow:/ I have to decide which alliance I’m gonna choose but it might be zeezo and Bryce because like Jose and Kat don’t tell me everything and don’t like agree with me about votes and i think ali autumn Jose and Kat voted Dennis. Idk I’m just so done haha 

if one more person tries to build the peace in this house i'm going to throw them through the closest possible window. i honestly feel like ali and dennis might have accidentally stumbled into the wrong game bc this is bb pokemon not whatever snowflake athena series you probably came from. i've tried to help ali throughout this game and explain to him that this isn't some summer camp where you braid each other's hair and make friendship bracelets but the kid just doesn't get it. i give up, and i think we need to focus on getting all the snowflakes and fatties out of this house as soon as possible. right now in the game i think that i might actually be in a pretty okay place. the house seems to be pretty divided vote after vote. there's the scammers, bryce, ashvika, sammy, and zeezo vs. the fatties: jose, john, ali, kat, and autumn. and as of now we outweigh the other house so we have a pretty good unofficially aligned group going here so hopefully we can keep that going!

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