#not a good look

[gildedmuse]

Law and I know VERY different Corazons.....

#and now let the torture commence #just like Corazon used to make it #babe you GOTTA get a healthier view of yourself and Corazon #one piece #trafalgar d. water law #trafalgar law #donquixote corazon #donquixote rosinante #this is mot a good look hon #I mean yeah it is its this whole sexy bad boy look and I love it #mentally though #not a good look

[spectralgalaxii]

They really. They really took away Lucio’s disability in that new tale.

#if they have plans for that in later chapters fine but right now? #not a good look #also side eye bc Asra and Muriel are the only ones who have a different skin tone #dorian live #the arcana game

[izvmimi]

i ordered tanjiro's hanafuda earrings (there were a ton in this set, nezuko too) and i tried them all and my partner is like look at that smile you're such a weeb

#idk if i can wear these out tho ever aside from cosplay #cuz of the rising sun imagery #not a good look #it only occurred to me after i'd bought the earrings #and my partner was like yeah... maybe not around my parents #there's a ton of other ones tho #the nezuko ones are cute #mimi speaks #he's roasting me (lovingly)

[ingravinoveritas]

Hello! I hope you are doing fine! I am *definitely* going to add to you overflowing askbox, so I apologise in advance.... (I didn't know where to post this, and I seriously don't know how to feel about this post)

Hi there! I...wow. Okay, I clearly turned off my Anons just in time, or at the worst possible time (I'm not sure which). But this was a hell of a thing to see first thing this morning, and after seeing the notes on that post, I think this person was right to send this question via a throwaway account, because they knew they would get flamed for it.

First of all, whether or not this person should have even asked Neil this question is entirely up for debate. GO season 2 is done, it's in the can and about to be released, so it's not as if there is anything Neil can do about Peter and Ty being in it. I can also understand Neil likening this person's concern about the casting to people saying prior to GO season 1 that it was a huge mistake to cast Michael and David. I could see him equating the two, in his mind, and feeling like this is déjà vu all over again and thusly responding from that vantage.

However...I'm really at a loss as to his opening sentence, in which he describes the person's question as "creepy." I've read and reread the person's question multiple times, and for my part, I did not think there was anything creepy about this question. The person seemed to take great care in asking it--especially with English not being their first language--and did not make any threats toward anyone, nor say anything inappropriate (again, as far as I could tell). This leads me to think that Neil very deliberately used that word, setting the stage for and tacitly encouraging what he alluded to but did not say aloud--that this person is silly and stupid for asking a seemingly harmless question and deserves to be treated accordingly.

There was one part of the person's question that Neil homed in on (and that seems to be a common refrain in the notes and on Twitter), which was that this person cannot separate the characters from the actors, nor tell fiction from reality. Yet I also did not get this feeling from their question, and was taken aback by Neil seemingly twisting around what the person was actually trying to say. The specific focus on this part of the question also seemed to serve the purpose of steering discussion away from the heart of the person's question, which was about nepotism. And it's here, at this particular point, that Neil's response does not really seem to stand up to scrutiny.

First of all, the comment about "a season that hasn't even been commissioned in parts that haven't been written" is disingenuous at best, as not even a week ago, it was Neil himself who said that Georgia was offered a part in season 2. So this is not really a hypothetical concern, as Georgia actually was offered a part. I also thought it was interesting that Neil conveniently did not mention the bonus episode of Sandman, in which both Georgia and Anna had voice roles in scenes with their respective partners. So again, not a hypothetical, but something that actually previously happened. And in both these cases, it does not seem that an audition was required, but rather that the roles were offered to Georgia and AL because they happened to be there/it simplified things since Sandman was recorded during Covid times.

Another thing that has been overlooked was David himself at the Basingstoke Comic Con this past weekend being asked about his favorite scene in GO 2. After mentioning that his son is in the scene, David also says his father-in-law (Peter) is in the show. The interviewer then asks, "And your wife and your neighbor?" to which David's response is "They are not in it, but it’s a sore point, so don’t dwell on it." I thought that was an interesting choice of words, because if everything involving offering Georgia a part did go exactly the way Neil described, why would it be a sore point? If Georgia researched the role and had absolutely no compunction about turning it down, why would she be annoyed or upset? It seems like something small, I know, but it just makes me question some of the things we're being told.

In terms of Peter and Ty's roles, I do understand that Peter is a fixture on the acting landscape in the UK, so I fully get Neil offering him a part, but I find his answer regarding Ty to be extremely dubious, at best. Neil and David have been friends since 2017--so, six years now--and is he truly expecting us to believe that he has no idea what David's son looks like? Even if they haven't had occasion to meet in person, does it really make sense that David would have never shown him a picture? Especially given how he beams with pride when talking about Ty and his accomplishments. Also, I realize the days of traditional audition tapes are long gone, but does it seem at all plausible that Neil wouldn't have seen Ty's name on the clip he watched, or that if he'd seen the name "Ty Tennant," it wouldn't have rung a bell?

But rather than address any of this, Neil--for reasons I can only begin to guess--decided to respond to this person as condescendingly and dismissively as possible. The bit about "shattered the fragile illusion and revealed to people that the David Tennant and Michael Sheen who play Crowley and Aziraphale are actors" was beyond insulting (as if we don't know that Michael and David are actors?), but what really grates my cheese is the fact that it opened the door to people in the notes accusing people who have had concerns about these issues of being "in an echo chamber." I would argue that the people who are somehow not aware of these concerns are the ones actually living in an echo chamber, because there has been a LOT of talk about this ever since Neil shared that cropped photo two months ago. (Also, I am aware that a combined 146 votes is by no mean a representative sample of an entire fandom, but if the results of the two polls I recently posted are any indication, a lot of people seem ambivalent (in the case of Ty and Peter) or outright against (in the case of Georgia and AL) these casting choices.)

Overall, I would say that I am deeply disappointed in this type of response from someone I've always thought was a brilliant writer and a really cool guy. I fully acknowledge that Neil can say whatever he wants, of course, but it's really strange to me that someone who has been so tight-lipped and "wait and see" about everything GO 2 up until now is suddenly delving into details. For months, Neil gave no answers regarding a trailer or character names or even a crumb of plot, so I'm just downright confused as to why these particular questions merited an answer. Neil could've even simply said, "Your concern is noted and appreciated, but everything is fine", or not answered this question at all (which I think probably would've been the better route), but instead, he went the way he did, and here we are.

So those are pretty much my thoughts on this whole thing. I am still looking forward to GO season 2, but this has definitely colored my perceptions to a degree. I guess we'll see what happens...

#yami-no-kokoro #reply post #good omens 2 #neil gaiman #michael sheen #welsh seduction machine #david tennant #soft scottish hipster gigolo #georgia tennant #peter davison #ty tennant #trying to provide a balanced perspective #i know there could be some tone or connotation with the person's question that i am missing that makes it 'creepy' #so please feel free to let me know if that is the case #though i am doubtful #also a response like this seems like a really good way to alienate fans/viewers #not a good look #fandom woes #discourse

[apostate-in-an-alcove]

People will be like "everyone hates masculinity nowadays" and then the so called hatred of masculinity they're huffing and puffing about is a legitimate critique of toxic and stifling behaviours and ways of thinking that men are socialized into.

#like the fact that they think valid criticisms of masculinity and society's understanding and presentation of that is inherently hateful #says a lot about them and how they view manhood and masculinity as a whole #not a good look #masculinity #toxic masculinity

[buttercup--bee]

My VaultGhoul one-shot is a little behind schedule due to work and an unforeseen doctor's visit for my heart! It will be out before the week is over! I'm so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!

#sorry sorry sorry #not a good look #but I swear its almost done #I'm in the editing phase #vaultghoul #ghoulcy

[mafaldaknows]

Like this

But with cars

[Meanwhile … ]

#car and driver #tales from the 405 #range rover rodeo #tarmac tango #photos from potatoes #bigfoot backyard bbq #imaginary lovers #the math’s not mathing #DIY romance #glad that's over #not a good look #bad business

[zot3-flopped]

Might be off topic, but I want to quickly say how much I love that Joe is so openly supportive of a ceasefire in Palestine. Compared to how trashy Taylor has acted for months now, it's clear to see who the nasty, disingenuous one was in that relationship. I hope the GP defends Joe against Taylor's wrath in April.

The tide has turned on Taylor. If she attacks Joe, the reviewers aren't going to be kind. This has hit home:

#a vicious billionaire going after a harmless mild mannered actor? #not a good look #taylor swift #joe alwyn #anti taylor swift

[melhekhelmurkun]

Rex and Cody are supposed to be some of the best and here they are getting the shit beat out of them by Slick 💀

#guys come on #watching that fight was painful #the first time I understand bc he caught you off guard #but the second time??? no excuse #yall had him at gunpoint and he still kicked your asses before you finally got him down #star wars clone wars #the legendary commander Cody and Captain Rex getting beat up by a sergeant #not a good look #captain rex #commander cody

[biowho]

I still have a little ways to go but from the shadows I can see moving underneath the water, I think the ending of baldur’s gate 3 has the same vibes as the original mass effect 3 ending (that’s not good btw)

#the first two acts are amazing but three… #In comparison to the other two it’s lackluster #An entire section of the map was cut last minute…. #The ending is a fade to Black with a high percentage of getting a bug where there’s no resolution with your companions #not a good look

[heyitschartic]

Ugliest hero in the Brockton Bay Protectorate?

If you mean start of worm, the ugliest hero is easily assault. Misogyny is not sexy. What are you assaulting, women? He makes me fucking sick.

#Wormblr #Asks #Ugliest brockton bay hero in Ward is dauntless #Sucks he got turned into that monster thing or whatever #Not a good look

[episodicnostalgia]

Star Trek: The Next Generation, 103 (Oct. 10, 1987) - "Code of Honor"

Written by: Katharyn Powers & Michael Baron Directed by: Russ Mayberry

The Breakdown

YIKES. Well that was uncomfortable to watch.

So basically there’s this alien race, the Ligonians, cast as all-black-noble-savages, adorned with what feels like a stereotypical depiction of a middle eastern/Asian aesthetic, if it had been designed in the 1930's by someone who had only read about “the mysteries of the orient” in pulp magazines.  the Ligonians all live by a code of honor so bafflingly convoluted that the Klingons seem downright reasonable by way of comparison. This code also promotes kidnapping because it's so risky that it can be deemed honourable... somehow.

So the King (Lutan) kindaps Tasha because he’s horny and wants to make her his number one babe, which obviously his wife takes issue with.  Naturally, the Queen demands a fight to the death with Tasha, because that’s the contrived way their society works.  I wish I could say that’s as ridiculous as things get, but somehow the episode continues to get weirder as it goes right up until the end.

The Verdict

I’m not going to waste time explaining why so much of this episode is in poor taste, since it’s shittiness is both obvious, and fully acknowledged by the cast and crew. Honestly, it’s hard to imagine this wouldn’t have raised some eyebrows even in 1987, but then I guess it must have since the director was fired by Gene Roddenberry himself. Even disregarding the in-your-face racism, this episode is filled with lazy writing and contrivances that would make it difficult to enjoy on any level. I’d read about this episode years ago, but had forgotten the specifics. Needless to say ‘code of honor’ is indeed dog shit, and also a valuable reminder why representation matters in front of AND behind the camera.

0 stars

Additional Observations

Oh yeah! At one point Troi essentially resorts to victim blaming when she more-than-implies that Tasha “totally loved the attention”.  Holy shit.

Data tries to learn about jokes: Laforge is the last person who should be teaching anyone about humour. His example of “what IS funny” is somehow even dumber than Data’s attempt. Also, Data has slip of the tongue? Shouldn’t he be incapable of that type of error?

Picard’s an asshole: “Is the whole ship deaf!?” Well EXCUSE ME captain, it’s just that every time Wesley even looks at the bridge you nearly bite his head off, so yeah, inviting him to hang out at Ops is kind of a shock. Jesus Christ dude, get laid or something.

#star trek the next generation #Code of Honor #tng season 1 #star trek #scifi #star trek tng #tasha yar #denise crosby #not a good look #star trek review #80s tv series #retro review #katharyn powers #michael baron #russ mayberry #episodic nostalgia

[hellodarjeeling]

Hearing that some coworkers think I take too much vacation time makes me want to take even MORE

#I’m chalking it up to jealousy #not a good look

[no-white-dress]

Ace Icy headcanons...

Idk man is it because you think it fits the cold hearted, ice powers character and thus you're buying into ace spec nonsensical stereotypes or do you have more interesting reasoning to offer?

#winx icy #winx headcanons #i'm tired of seeing hcs like these for Icy and Tecna #not a good look #i could get behind it if it was demisexual hc but ace? #this witch always tries to hook up any chance she gets #it's canon in both comics and show #wdym

[theoriginallittledarling]

People who hate on people who fell victim to addiction 😬😬😬

#not a good look #looking at you John Lennon haters #say what you want about their behavior #but listing their addiction as a reason that they were a bad person? #you’ve obviously never had a loved one suffer from addiction

[spellbooking]

.

#not to be dramatic #but targeting strangers on a public forum #and publicly shaming them #over a COMPLETE mistake and miscommunication #not a good look #we love being borderline cyberbullied... #delete later i guess... #i just want to vent