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"I'm sorry to say that half of podded Greenlight kids are dead. If you'll look under your seats you'll find the name, address, phone numbers, and picture of Dr. Helga Jace. I'm not 'buck-passy' when I say it was her call. I wanted to save all the kids even if it took time, she flushed fourteen of them so the other fourteen could live. Please direct all comments, complaints and bricks to her attention. Also, the bitch is crazy, even for this show." Conversation between the show and me: "Looker isn't based on Eighties canon." "That's bad." "But she's not a vampire." That's good!" "But she has powers that basically makes people depend on her stuff, and they speed around like vampires from True Blood." "That's . . . huh?" I will admit that I like the quicksilver effect and the concept behind this Looker, as well as her overall look. I can accept we're not going to get a version that looks like she's ready to paw herself in front of a mirror. At least I got this sketch of her years ago. Of course Freeland has a super-powered Hatfield/McCoy feud going on in the woods. I guess the lack of "Confederate monument in what might as well as Hillman College" complaints led to that. And different-colored twins. Which I guess happens . . . less than one percent of one percent of one percent of the time with twins? Hey, why not? Khalil might as well kill himself. He got his conscience back, and he gets his ass beat by Tobias. Before that, he had to hear a lecture. And you just know Tobias rehearses those in the mirror at least two hours per day. And, of course, Gambi faked his death by dropping out of the bottom of his car. Of course. This series is nowhere near as fun as Legends of Tomorrow and Gotham, but it embraces "What the Fuck" very well.

Saw this on Toonami’s Facebook, had to share.

Saw this, had to share.

I went to Anime NYC last weekend. Here are my pictures from all three days. Can you find your favorite manga/anime cosplayed? I know there’s not much manga of it out, but Cells at Work! might be the next big thing. I saw a lot of White Blood Cells. No cheerful little girls as Platets, but they were represented well.

Veronica spits hot fire. The most horrible thing? I agree with her. Such is the suck of the finale. ETA: She gave love to Adam Larson, which I vehemently disagree with. She also gave love to Abram, and not just in the hot tub in Telluride. 🤢

Still only half-watching . . . but the nullifier getting played correctly, and it takes Dan out of the game? Holy shit. He had a point . . . you play an idol, you’re supposed to be bulletproof. I’m not complaining, mind you, but I understand any butthurt he might have. Production must love Christian. It’s not just about seemingly channeling Sheldon. No, he comes up with a plan to find an idol, and it worked. Seeing the blue yarn and saying that doesn’t happen in nature was a bonus. Did somebody here transcribe Davie’s talking head about booting John? He was so into it, and it was very cute.

I went to a viewing party for “The People vs. Johnny Bananas,” but I forgot to mention it here. I had a better time, and I tried to hit up Marie and Jenna, but that didn’t pan out. By the way, if Jenna is in your neck of the woods, you have to see up up close. So hot, you guys. So hot. Onto the trainwreck visible from orbit . . . were there any serious contenders that you rather have won? Thinking about it, I’d go with Kam & Kayleigh. Lots of drama and too much “Killer Kam” talk, but I don’t find them objectable in hindsight. Yes, they didn’t start out as a team . . . but as someone rooting for Leroy & Mike-Mike In Rivals, I would’ve been cool with it . . . especially with all the other grisly alternatives.

Joss and Natalie are beefing on Twitter, and it’s getting nasty. As much as I feel Joss could be a wanker, he’s right to suspect BMP of shenanigans. Even if that’s not actually done, isn’t it just as bad if people think you’re that shysty?

I heard Syndergaard is on the block. So, yeah, deGrom will be feeling dePain by June.

Reactions from the Stop Being Polite guy. Choice snark, but he liked Ashley winning, so . . . yeah. And remember: Hunter & Smashley did NOT start the game like everyone else. That’s also a lot of bullshit as well. Question: if Cara Marie won, regardless of the decision, would Cara Maria’s third win solidify her status as female GOAT?

@snarktini: see also Total Recall. Like the man said, “Get your ass to Mars!”

Ugggggggggh. I was mad last night. I stand by it, but I tend to seem to like raging online, and maybe I need to stop. Seriously, with the “penalties” and Grenades, it didn’t feel like Hunter & Smashley won so much as they merely made the fewest mistakes. And if Paulie wasn’t a huge prick, Joss & Sylvia would have won, which . . . yes, they both suck, but I might have took them over the other two guy/girl teams. “At least Johnny didn’t get to screw Tony” should not be an acceptable consolation prize. “Yeah, we were an awesome team, but you still did me dirty last season. When I make moves, I’m a genius. When others do that to me, they’re assholes. So, once again, I’m gonna take the money and run, Teege. Tony, from the bottom of my heart . . . fuck you and fuck your kids. I’ll give you one grand if you spend it all on a vasectomy. Or rubbers.”

Quick fanwank before bed: KF is basically Caitlin’s aggressive side, as opposed to being genetic “evil.” Savitar nudged her towards the “Killer” part and gave her that outfit because the KF he encountered in his past as Barry on Earth-2 wore something like if. Cisco told her about KF, she manifested, and she probably subconsciously gave in at some point.

Got stomped in the nuts and dick watching The Challenge finale. And then I found out Danny Roberts — super adorable guy from the good NOLA season — is HIV positive. Fuck.

I just finished commenting on tonight’s Challenge finale, and I’m still angry. As irritating as the characters here can get, it’s still a decent show. I need to remember that. ”Cecile ‘Your Fate’ Horton.” That’s so cute. And she and Ralph were cute together. Bigger surprise: Victor Fries mention, or seeing Razorsharpe from “Bloodlines,” the big annual issue crossover for DC Comics In 1993? Liquid metal blade arms are a badass visual, even in the shallowest of characters. So Caitlin was a meta the entire time, and Barry didn’t make that happen thanks to Flashpoint. Eh, I’ll allow it. I’ll also allow her and Frost being September personalities to slide as well. “Icicle”? Great name for her dad. And I like how close she and Cisco are, and I don’t think the series would resort to “shipping” them. Like a strait laced genius girl and are pop culture dork of a brother, who is also a genius.

I should quit this show. Rivals III gave me hope Sarah would get a meaningful win. Here? Nobody came off well. And Ashley might be the biggest bitch — male or female — in the show’s history. At least until next season. Yes, I had to be reminded that Hunter was a shit person. Seriously, how could I forget him contemplating “coming after” Ashley’s family? But for her to utterly fuck him over and then spin it as empowerment? Fucking galling. Absolutely fucking galling. Yeah, there was no real de facto mega bitch, but I’m betting she was way worse than Hunter. I didn’t think she deserved her win in IOTC, and I think she lucked into her second win. Fuck her. Before I continue . . . I’m not that out of line in using those words toward her and everyone else, right? I mean, we’ve been dealing with various degrees of horrible people all season. Veronica hasn’t gotten me this mad, mostly because her transgressions might be considered prehistoric at this point. Of course Jemmye & Jenna would go out almost immediately. Of course Cara Maria would crack. Of course Marie would shit the bed at the end. Of course a team that lost three fucking elimination games would come within two minutes of winning. Of course Paulie would swear on his family, and then go back on his word. Shit, he was probably going to do that anyway, because he’s a vile piece of shit. If a Challenger ever gets an ass-beating, the odds would be better it’d be Paulie than Johnny, because Paulie sucks that much harder. Sylvia? Bitch, but whatever. Joss? Whatever. And am I out of line to think the producers gave Ashley the choice? I’m thinking once Hunter interviewed about splitting the money, he was fucked. You listen to him, you’d think he was honorable. BMP probably though as much, so they gave the dice to Ashley, and she rolled a 7. Fuck her, fuck BMP, fuck MTV, and fuck me for watching. And the Reunion is gonna be the shitshow to end all shitshows. CT could bang five women at his bachelor party in front of his kid and on camera for his two-hour wedding special, and he’d look better than most of those assholes. And Mike doesn’t appear to be hosting, so I guess he’s too good for the franchise. Good for him. Anybody else wanna plunge their face in some hot coals? ETA: Just want to verify that I don’t hate Veronica as much of these people in this day and age. She Bethed a mission and screwed CT, but any disgust towards her is a drop in the bucket.

Laptop died on me last night (do I need a Lazarus Pit?), so I couldn’t comment right away. I have to agree with AVClub’s review . . . not an awesome episode, but still damn good, and the writers got Mick to bone with his alien warrior woman creation. She has three breasts because Mick. Ray’s infatuation with Nora is probably going to backfire, but it’s still sweet. Sara wasn’t MVP, but she’s still best-dressed for the mission. Nate/Ava/Gary plot wasn’t as cringeworthy as I might have guessed. And Gary might have a girlfriend! So much for using him as unicorn bait again. Of course Pa Heywood is shady. Not only was he Biff Tannen in a prior life, he was also Buford Tannen . . . and those guys were jerks. “Make like a tree and leave” was a groaner, though a funny one. It’s probably for the best that the team isn’t doing “Elseworlds.” The other series have to combine to reach that level of delightful batshit crazy.

Watched it tonight. I totally get the impatience. It's weird that we have two Marvel-inspired series on TV . . . one goes through the motions and occasionally is awesome, while Legion puts in way too much brains and surrealism into an hour. Rebecca is not a canon character, right? Because she needs a nickname, and all I got is "Inside Out Lass." She friggin' killed everybody in that bank. When she got Reeva and Cuckoos 2 & 3 shook? Dang. Oh, and she's unintentionally pulling Andy towards the dark side, which is neat. I mean, he cn't screw up his hair any more than it has been, right? Of course, we'll probably get Fenris vs. Inside Out Lass, and that will underwhelm. Really hoping Jace gets smacked upside the head soon. And often.

I just requested a MP100 forum.

“Willie Pneumonia” for the win. Another crap year brought to you by the Englishman that looks like Steve Mneuchin, that awesome sex god. We learned about things within and beyond our borders, and John got to use HBO money for crazy shit, and all just to call attention to current issues. Also, the koala chlamydia ward. I’m really hoping David Kaye isn’t leaving. The “And Now, This” segments provide a breather from the hardcore shit John shovels, and they’re funny on their own to boot.

No new episode this week.?‍♂️ ETA: I posted with the iPad, ending it with the “guy shrugging” emoticon. Apparently, that shows up as “A, space, male symbol.”

Fandom: Chris, we need to talk. A lot of us feel that you're in a rut . . . that Thirteen is only really distinguishable due to her gender. We're looking at "Kerblam!" now. Ominous factory, creepy robots, suspect humans . . . it's been done quite often. Are there ANY swerves? Chris Chibnall: The main antagonist turns out to be the bloke Graham befriends. Fandom: Hmm. That's inter- Chibnall: And the big reveal is exploding bubble wrap. [long pause] Fandom: [slow, appreciative clapping] Well, that's how it goes in my head. Cute that the Doctor got something she ordered presumably two regenerations ago. I think of Twelve getting the package, turning to his companion, all, "Really, I am embarrassed. Why did I ever think this was cool?!?" Once again, I feel that while everyone on screen is doing well, and Jodie is giving it her all, I'm neither overwhelmed or underwhelmed. I'm just whelmed. Most of the stories have been good, but I get how people would gripe about Thirteen not being distinct apart from being a lady. Before I forget . . . anyone else like the Doctor without the hoodie?

Tiki torches. We're way past "on the nose" now. We're talking cartilage. Good episode, even as a few comic canon bits are starting to surface. The subtlety still isn't present, but then you got James recoiling about the Agents and the barking German Shepherd. That's what makes hatefests on superhero shows fucked up. All races can join in to persecute a new enemy (aliens, mutants, etc.) I like Brainy Fu. More, please? And Manchester is long past fucking around. Man, the new lady is a hardass. I don't think she's got an Agent mask in her locker, but she can't get beyond that one note. Was the dragon the only alien in that house, or was the father also an alien? It would be likely that the Agents scanned the place, put up an "A," and wound up beating the snot out of a fellow human. "Fewllow"?!? I can spell. I just don't check stuff hard enough.

Just checking to see if I'm caught up. Barry is living Oliver's life. Oliver is living Bary's life. Alex has imprisoned Kara in what looks like one of STAR Labs' [toilet-free] pods. And somehow, we'll be getting a Batwoman. Am I close?

I went to Anime NYC this past weekend. I took a lot of cosplay pics, including Jojo. I had to share this one . . . Chef Toni and Pearl Jam!!!