A little bit more whining and some suggestions on how to patch up the plot holes under the cut 😂
If Hongjo had been a man we would've surely seen his hero's journey in this show. That's what I remain salty about. Everything in the premise was perfectly set up for witch/shaman Hongjo, but this show just wasn't modern enough for Hongjo to be the hero of her own story. To the show's credit though, Shinyu was also imperfect and quite spineless/selfish with some of his decisions (still loved the man, but just being real).
It shouldn't be a big surprise considering the rich man-poor woman premise of the show. That too is very traditional. But the spells and charms had me fooled! 😂
I'm still so obsessed with the Shinhong chemistry that I could easily rewatch their moments 2-3 times and not get tired of them. I just need to ignore the plot entirely and vigorously and focus on how endearing those two are together. I still can't quite get myself to rewatch the finale out of annoyance, though. 🥲
In my fix it version of Destined:
Hongjo would've recovered Aengcho's memories in ep 15 or 16 and she would've used her witch/shaman powers to put a charm or spell on the gardener to catch him.
Hongjo would've recovered and saved Uram.
The relationship between the gardener's past self and Aengcho would've been explored revealing some kind of history between them leading to his obsession with her and Hongjo. They were both shamans, so perhaps they interacted because of that.
The gardener's moonless magic and lack of physical repercussions for his curses would've been explained. (Also what were the bloody tree tags all about? And what did the cursed plant do exactly?)
Shinyu would've cleared Aengcho's reputation or paid respect to her in some way, as Mujin did kill Aengcho, which allowed Mujin to save himself and (as far as we know) live a relatively fullfilling life with a wife and (cursed) children, while she died young and with the label of prince killer on her name.
The aftermath of Aengcho's death and its effect on Mujin would've been explored more. What happened to Mujin after Aengcho died? Where were Aengcho's remains buried? Did he visit them? Did Aengcho haunt him in his lifetime?
There would've been more flashbacks from purely Aengcho's perspective and about her life as a shaman. Also WHAT WAS HER SECRET TALENT??? ANSWER MEEEEEE
Nayeon's motivations would've been more fleshed out and Hongjo would've stood up to her earlier in the show.
The lazy plot device of having leads run into danger for no good reason would have been avoided entirely.
Shinyu's mother would've gotten a divorce (and dated Wook).
Ms. Ma wouldn't have married Mr. Gong.
Eunwol's secrecy and past life would've been addressed in some way.
(Personal preference, but) Shinyu would've stood up against his father to defend his mother and Hongjo.
Shinyu would've also told Hongjo about his arrangement with Nayeon and he would've dropped Nayeon much sooner out of respect towards both women.
There were endless plot holes, but that's a short list of the changes I'd make to patch them up. I do find myself oscillating between annoyance at the dumb plot and on the other hand charm at the Shinhong chemistry, though. They're just too tender! 😩
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Another ✨ coming soon ✨ announcement because I'm very productive these days!!!
– All In The Name of Science –
Summary
Science is supposed to be objective and clinical with data and beakers and clipboards. Never in a million years did James imagine it could be like this.
Snippet One
“You want me to what?” James splutters, sure he’s misheard as he stares wide-eyed at his childhood friend, the unrequited love of his life, and currently, the woman asking him to be her fake boyfriend so they can join a research study on the female orgasm – and yes, apparently he’ll have to give her one.
Snippet Two
“You can touch yourself if you want,” Lily says and he nearly chokes. “Dora said it's okay as long as you don't touch me - okay for the research I mean.” Right. The fucking science.
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I left Ruby home alone last night when I went to go see Come From Away, which is something I pretty much never do. She almost always has someone with her, either me or my parents. I was a bit worried about how she'd do, but I didn't need to worry at all! She did so well! When I got home, she had clearly just woken up from a nap and was very happy to see me but didn't seem at all distressed at having been left alone for a few hours. Then she was so good and sweet the rest of the night until bedtime (not always a given for her 😂). It makes me feel good to know that I can leave her for a little bit if I need to. She's going to be two in May and she's come such a long way these past two years. It's like my baby is growing up 🥺
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Sometime I feel like i'm one of the only people who still loves BC. Happy Doomsday is actually one of my fave songs of theirs and I'm really excited about the new album.
flatline was my top song on spotify wrapped i think this says enough 😂
ngl sometimes i get the same feeling. and i mean i get it, they changed their sound and it's less unique now and bla bla bla but im still here and im still enjoying even if it means i have to be here by myself and talking to myself
guess what actually gets to me is that comments like those force me face the fact that maybe one day i'll fall out of love with them too and i absolutely hate the thought of it, im not ready, i don't wanna think about it, they're my favorite band, so yeah that's probably why i take it to heart
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*When asked about Sonic*
Chaos Sonic: Hah. So we're still talking about that blue pitstain? Whatever. He can be fun to toy with, sure, but he's old news. Last year's model. A failure of a friend and a passable hero. Nine wants him alive for "some reason"—that involves his "intense attachment"—so I won't kill him or anything. I'll leave him alone in a room with Nine over my dead body—or my best friend's wishes, since I cannot bear to refuse him. If I could, though, I'd love the chance to "play" with him some, "rough him up" a little as payback for how he treated my best friend.
Alpha Grim Sonic (answering via writing it down, sign language, transmission, whatever because he's mute): You refer to the blue hedgehog. Once upon a time, my master, Nine, seemed to be troubled when thinking of him. There was a time when Sonic brought a fight to our doorstep, but no matter how Sonic may have hurt him in the past, he has chosen to preserve my master's life. Nine seems to trust him, and Sonic has not threatened his life. So, as I do not have the capacity to experience such things as "emotions", and they would not matter even if I did have the ability, I do not mind if my master associates with Sonic the Hedgehog. If Nine is happy, and the hedgehog does not intend harm upon him, then all is well.
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*When asked about Shadow*
Chaos Sonic: Oh, he's that black hedgehog, right?! Seems cool! I'd love to race him sometime. Of course, I'll fight him too if he intends to lay a finger on my best buddy, but all is well if he plays nice.
Alpha Grim Sonic (answering not by speaking, because he is mute): Shadow the Hedgehog. You do refer to the black hedgehog, do you not? If he intends to bring harm upon my master again, I will not hesitate in removing him. He has not received forgiveness for trying to kill my master during the war. Nine surely allows him to live because he is gracious, but if he so commanded me to I would rip the hedgehog him limb from limb. It is my duty to do what my master commands, and I will be ready should the hedgehog try anything or should my master finally revoke his trust in him.
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People who "Stan" other people to the point of...idk what to call it exactly but for the lack of a better word let's say "obsession" are really something. So the character of Pete is now going to be forever associated with Build? Like y'all are really out there, not having any idea about a person of flesh and bone and projecting the fictional man Pete onto him and getting offended that people are making gifsets of the character because they didn't support Build and sided with poi initially?? I mean 😬😬😬😬😬 yikes.
The blurred lines between real and reel that cannot be a good thing. In twenty years if someone remakes kinnporsche with a new cast, would it then according to your logic be of a "moral" standing to gif and gush about the new Pete? I mean you all are really out here saying that no! You cannot like Pete, the fictional bodyguard whom the storyline has given a fictional back story and fictional strengths and weaknesses! You have to ardently worship Build Jakapan before you get to that. Lmao give me a fucking break. I wonder if liking Pete would also come with the declaration of wanting to support the mafia 💀
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