Not a Robot

LOL about the director's cut. He was at the campus branch. With no ladies, he could hear the whole conversation between Nut and the cutie pie who gave Nut milk in the bathroom (I'm not sure if that was intended, tea would have been funny too). I still love it though, even if I'm the only one.

It was on YouTube. I don't think it was an homage to early John Waters, that's what I had to say to keep watching it.

Yes. He showed up last episode and saw Nut arguing with Satha.

I'm the lone ranger and liked Episode 6 because Nut and Satha finally spent time together! This show isn't deep and it's not trying to be philosophical. I finished Swap Test because I kept telling myself it was an homage to John Waters. This is Masterpiece Theatre compared to that.

Even some those who say they have been through SA show very little compassion toward Bas, instead of understanding him like Kaprao. From what I've seen, most SA survivors are more like Kaprao. TBH, some of the bluster from self disclosed SA survivors is still unresolved trauma in my opinion. They may disagree, but that's what I think.
Bas has very little outside support. His agency is a concentration camp, his family will not accept tears from a man. He has suicidal ideation, clear from Episode 1 of this season. He is in conflict, he wants a career, but if he commits suicide, it's all over. The ambivalence that people who have been victimized is well done here.
For some people, reporting doesn't equate with peace. Daisy from documentary Audrey and Daisy committed suicide in 2020 even though she has been regarded by the SA community as a hero. The consequence of reporting is that now it will be public, especially in this case because it involves the entertainment industry. The fact that Bas is surviving today shows that he is strong, he just needs to know that he has a safety net before he will be able to jump. Sorry so long.

If you look at this character, he is already close to a mental breakdown. He has been isolated, starved and deprived of sleep. He has also been sexually abused. His living conditions are more in line with a concentration camp. Plus, there's the stigma of male sexual assault. The bullying that will come after he reports may be what pushes him to suicide since he is already having ideation. At least he has not committed suicide. If you haven't heard of the Amanda Todd case or watched the movie Audrie and Daisy, I would recommend them. You will see the possible consequences that comes with reporting. I cannot support Me2 if they do not support the rights of ALL victims. We can agree to disagree, but I just wanted to present a different point of view.

One of the most difficult things to learn in helping professions is that the person has the right to not report. No one has the right to take away self determination, regardless of what others think. People have their reasons for not reporting and to victim blame is just wrong.

Yes, I'm older and hetero, but I've tried to support LGBT entertainment. The movie Savage Nights ( Les Nuits Fauves) was the first time that I saw an actor who I thought was gay (he was actually bisexual) really kissing another man on the screen. Prior to this, I had only seen the dead fish kisses or cut aways. Unfortunately, the director/writer/actor died of AIDS complications after filming, but the darkness of the content, and how he treated his lovers reflected the times we were in. I think that's why I'm a little optimistic when I watch BL.

Maybe it would work if they continued a similar format and have it be about their courtship without external manufactured drama. I'm sure there is enough material to use what each man is struggling with to create conflict, so a returning ex won't be necessary.

Wonderful, wonderful! They are still going to be in contact. Reb has acknowledged that he needs to mature, JM realizes that he needs to trust, for themselves, and their own wellbeing, not to hang on to their relationship. My only concern is if there is a 2nd season, the outside world will be involved and it may give rise to stupid conflicts like the ex coming back. So I have ambivalence about a 2nd season as the end credits suggest.

I think that Gun did a great job as a person who is throwing a huge temper tantrum because he can't have what he wants RIGHT NOW!! Anyone who has parented or has been around a toddler for an extended period of time has witnessed this behavior in toddlers. Poor Sun having his precious Rubik's Cube destroyed by that brat! I hope that Sky figures out that he is wrong and apologizes. We only have 2 episodes left and dad hasn't found out about them yet.

In a BTS video, Gun explains that it is a rare blood type. It was cute because Boat was impressed that Gun knew about this. After watching this, I found out there is an Rh Null blood type that is so rare that it is called golden blood. Sun also shares this blood type with Sky, that's why he has to bank his blood for Sky.

I also loved Big Eden because one of the leads is a native person and indigenous people are rarely represented in LGBT media. The older generations did not think they were prejudiced because of having the one co-worker, etc. Even with all of the obnoxious product placements, I like this series because it shows a rural lifestyle with gay people in it. I'm just glad that an Ode to Billy Joe ending is no longer required for gay people living in rural areas.

Me too. One of my favorite love stories.

The write yourself a poem pick-up strategy was one of the lamest I've ever seen.

I like when stories of gay life in rural areas are like this. I loved Big Eden and ever since then, I hope that communities could be like that. Shiba and Koji, Japanese husbands who post on YouTube moved to the country and now they have a baby boy. Hopefully things will change by the time the baby goes to school.

The actor was in a major car accident in real life and the scars are real.

I wish they had cut out the ex flash backs and inserted the guys having a meal with Shi Lei's mother, or the office having a party with all of the employees, after decided to become a couple. That last episode spent too much time JYZ running around town. That talent was wasted on a weak climax and resolution.

I understand what you mean that an actor can modulate their voice to fit the role. That's why Elizabeth Holmes from Theranos spoke in an fake deep voice. I guess that I've known soft spoken men like Sun who can scrap. Even short and skinny people. I always say that you should fear small bullies more than large bullies because the small bully can really fight. I grew up with rough boys who turned into rough men (as in prison) and they are from gentle and soft spoken to loud and arrogant. What I misunderstood about your statement was is that you were addressing his voice in reference to acting in this role, not in reference to toughness in real life.

I like this show, but I think that you provided a well thought opinion. I don't think this was your intent, but equating Boat's voice with "toughness" is a stereotypical assessment of masculinity. Having a high voice has been a source of bullying for males and assumptions of a person's sexuality. I love that Boat is a soft-spoken and polite young man. In my opinion, he must be pretty tough if he can still pursue these types of acting roles, knowing that he doesn't have the deep voice that is "expected" of a man who is good at fighting. Just my thoughts.

Not the person you "@" but throwing in my movie picks. None are as good as the manga though.

Series - Kinou Nani Tabeta. Not at BL but a slice of life series about a gay couple and food.

Movies
1. Seven Days Monday-Thursday
2. Seven Days Friday - Sunday
3. Restart
4. Kikoeru
5. No Touching at All