New Addition: When She Eventually Gets Home She Petitions To Take That Final Because Of All The Hard

new addition: when she eventually gets home she petitions to take that final because of all the hard work she put in over time.

(Callum and Ezran are shocked to find out that she's studying of her own volition; what's more shocking is that not only is she studying, but she also falls under the equivalent of an academic)

New random TDP headcanon:

I read Bloodmoon Huntress today, and Rayla ends up going into the Moonshadow invisibility form comparatively early, so she probably got shoved into a bunch of moon mage classes when she was small ("natural talent" or something along those lines).

She does her best with material meant for a much higher reading level and barely manages to sit through lectures with a bunch of older students before running off to do swordfighting practice with Runaan. Ethari helps her write out her homework because the teacher thinks her handwriting is too sloppy. She gets kicked out before her final because of the fiasco about her parents' desertion, and fast-tracks the assassin final exams (she was going to take both--like a double major except for fantasy vocations), making it in time to join the team headed for Katolis.

She avoids telling her new travelling companions about this because she's still angry about it. (and she's had more than enough research to last a lifetime so she dips whenever Callum decides to head to the library)

After watching some of the Bad Batch, here are some of my ransom theories about Omega (yes, I am aware that I'm late to the party; no, I don't care)

She is actually a clone of Jango; he's XXY, and the Kaminoans wanted an experimental version without the Y chromosome to test (matches the name scheme with Boba).

She's not Jango's clone, she's Arla's. Officially, she has 100% Fett DNA, but it doesn't specify which Fett. Jango wanted a kid that reminded him of his sister as part of the payment--he acted out and there's some type of Sith mind tampering going on.

She's actually Jango's kid; again, there's some sort of evil memory magic happening here. Her DNA is an 100% match to Jango's daughter because she is. If you want to tie-in with the force-sensitivity theory, I'd say her mom could be Komari Vosa--instead of killing her, Jango rescues her from her cult, and they eventually get together when she's not drugged out of her mind. Komari (or unknown mysterious mom) dies shortly after giving birth, and then he gets approached to make the GAR.

All of these are mostly crack theories, but I'm thinking of maybe writing a fic about option 2.

Just found out they made a movie version of Matilda the Musical. As someone who was so obsessed at age 12 that I can still remember most of the lyrics to the songs at age 19, I've decided to chronicle my thoughts as I watch. (NOTE: anytime I mention "the OG" I am referring to the broadway musical, not the book)

I thought the "I can be a solider and shoot you in the face" line was very fun and original. Can't believe they sanitized it and we're not even 3 minutes in.

I am enjoying the "Miracle" segment so far. It's giving music video vibes. (but also, Disney just straight up added the Hamilton stage performance to their streaming service, and I'm already wishing they did that. The show was really fun!)

I thought part of Mrs. Wormwood's denial could've been more convincing if she wasn't obviously pregnant (admittedly they didn't do that in the original either--it's too bad; she should've been in really good shape to still almost make her dancing competition)

They cut Ruuuuuuudolpho the dancer how could they

Library bus is fun but real actual libraries are also great. Mrs. Phelps seems nice so far.

Mr. Wormwood being worried about debt actually makes more sense for him to be doing all his shady stuff.

Miss. Honey seems like she's doing her best.

I take it back the dad's even more of an ass in this--I don't remember him setting her up and then GLOATING ABOUT IT

I liked "Naughty" except for the roof bit; Matila's supposed to be smart, not climbing all over the exterior of her house like an idiot. (note: Movie Matilda is also a bit of a dumbass)

Since Mr. Wormwood is going on about the escapologist, does that mean we're getting less of Mrs. Phelps?--never mind

So is the Trunchbull not the acrobat's sister in this one?

They changed some of the story--she doesn't try to do the *circus announcer voice* "it is the greatest feat EVER known to man"

Kiddo knows that turnabout is fair play

Isaac the lizard might be the best addition to the story (we will see)

"School Song" is simultaneously most similar and most different from the musical and I didn't like it at first (I thought the school gate with the letter blocks was the coolest thing) the way they managed to incorporate a lot of stuff from the original

Nigel panicking about advanced math (relative to himself) is very relatable

They're all so tinyyyyyyyy when you're 12 you don't notice as much

Thinking she meant finish instead of erase, omg kiddo

That booklist, holy crap. I was a reading addict in HS and now the most I read is sections of my textbooks (I love STEM but it's so much workkkkk)

They cut all of "Pathetic" except the last line (don't be pathetic, netflix)

OMG it's the Hammer song (can't remember the official name right now D: oh no) The actress doesn't make the song hit the same way as the OG actress. The recording part is funny though

Honestly the bits of Miss. Honey's voice from the hammer song makes me even more disappointed they didn't include "Pathetic" she sounds good

The dad had a fun song making fun of authors and also the audience; it doesn't lend itself well to movie adaptation but it was funny as hell.

Pretty sure the book that was ripped up in all the previous adaptations was Moby Dick

The dad is even crazier business-wise in this and in the OG he cheated the Russian mafia

"Telekinipsis" you precious child

Wait omfg they brought back Hortensia

I liked "Chokey"

Narcolepsy was kept yay

Poor Amanda

OOOOOOOO evil stepsister (wait was that the original plot anyway?)

It was indeed not the OG plot I now remember "Forgotten by everyone except... the acrobat's sister" was the line

Mrs. Phelps I love you omg

The kid constantly trying telekinesis is so cute

The hug was interrupted how could she

Bruce I hope you get your song

"a pact with Satan and stolen my cake" she's so extra

Yay he got his song!

Where did she even get a teaching certification

"When I Grow Up" had no lyrics changed and yet the vibes were entirely different. I liked the adult ensemble coming in and all the swings and stuff in the OG. Again, Miss. Honey has a great voice and I'm disappointed they cut "Pathetic"

The story sequence was good, but it would've been better if they kept the fire extinguisher foam bit.

Mrs. Phelps ready to call CPS on Matilda's nonexistent aunt

The dad was a comedy figure in the OG why is he like this

The story is back yay and I like that she's putting herself in the daughter's place (we know it's Miss. Honey but she doesn't)

"Don't Cry" was excellent

It's fun that everyone thinks Matilda is a hero

"Smell of Rebellion" is more solid than "Throw the Hammer"

Gym is apparently the hell class

Zeke was a dwarf I think why is he a parrot now???

OMG the telekinesis boy was Eric Ink

I liked this version of "Quiet" but thinking about it now, 90% sure it's called dissociation, kiddo

"My House" was really nice but I feel like the actress was a bit breathy at first; she did better when the song let her push more. (again, she'd be really good with the song "Pathetic" (open the door))

Chokey is supposed to be a tiny closet, not an outhouse

Oh good, they kept the mafia that was a good subplot

*rebels* [insert 50 chokeys here]

THEY CUT REVOLTING CHILDREN THE RATING IS GOING DOWN

WAIT NO NEVERMIND

I like that Hortensia got to be the deuteragonist in the song initially written for her. However, the song wasn't quite as good as the OG version.

The song Miss. Honey sings after the parents drive away I'm 90% sure is movie-musical-only

Isaac deserves the best life I'm glad that Lavender got her bestie back

THE CREDITS VERSION IS THE OFFICIAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING OF WHEN I GROW UP I KNOW THIS SONG (sidenote, I am dancing in my dorm room at 12:25 am and having the time of my life)

Final rating 6.5 to 7 out of 10. Solid, would recommend, but the stage musical is still better. Would listen to my CD of the show rather than watch again.

((I would like to specify that my family IS NOT RICH. There's this option on Broadway that you put your name in a raffle for a show that day (I think? again, I was 12) and if you win the tickets (which are like the last few seats in the theater) are much cheaper. If you are in NYC and you have this option, 10/10 would recommend))

SW Battlefront 2: "Play as a hero from any era"

Me: Awesome! Can I be Jaina, Starkiller or Revan?

SW Battlefront 2: no, f*ck legends

me: *darth vader voice* nooooooooooooo

Tahiri is such an icon! She deserves more recognition :)

(no, this has nothing to do with my fictional crush, I have no idea what you're talking about)

Star Wars Legends: Tahiri Veila

“I’ve been broken. I was broken by the Yuuzhan Vong. I broke when Anakin died. And again when I learned that I could see him again, in little moments. Every time you break, outside forces can shape you, and you can’t do anything to stop them. No, I don’t think it matters when Jacen became a Sith. I think it matters when he broke.”

New random TDP headcanon:

I read Bloodmoon Huntress today, and Rayla ends up going into the Moonshadow invisibility form comparatively early, so she probably got shoved into a bunch of moon mage classes when she was small ("natural talent" or something along those lines).

She does her best with material meant for a much higher reading level and barely manages to sit through lectures with a bunch of older students before running off to do swordfighting practice with Runaan. Ethari helps her write out her homework because the teacher thinks her handwriting is too sloppy. She gets kicked out before her final because of the fiasco about her parents' desertion, and fast-tracks the assassin final exams (she was going to take both--like a double major except for fantasy vocations), making it in time to join the team headed for Katolis.

She avoids telling her new travelling companions about this because she's still angry about it. (and she's had more than enough research to last a lifetime so she dips whenever Callum decides to head to the library)