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Episode 15 & 16 Analysis Bits

This is a analysis post of all the little things that I, and probably some of you guys noticed in the latest 2 episodes.

The Diamond Essence

So Steven used all the diamond essence. Everyone knows that. But the contrast between how the essence blends in episode 1 and 15 is pretty interesting.

In episode 1 of SUF, the blend of essence looks very smooth, bright, and wavy. It sparkles in a very nice and harmonious way.

However, in the latest episode, the blend looks far more... fragmented. Unstable. Dark.

This is probably a representation of his mental state being far more jarred, unstable, and just unhealthy. Rather than spreading evenly and properly, his essence just spreads, like a stain. Or a corruption scar....

Steven's forms

Steven has changed shape, size and even color this season. There are some things to take note of:

Steven's form changes either uniformly or chaotically. This probably indicates weather the change is a reaction or an internal change. That's why Steven grew so chaotically and unsustainably in Growing Pains, but grew in a “healthier” way during Fragments. Not that the way he grew was healthy at all.

We know from the series that gems, including Steven, change form depending on their mental state. Steven changed into chad Steven because he felt stronger. Steven might change into the wyrm because he feels out of control, like a corrupted gem.

Pink Diamond Resembelence

Steven underwent a number of physical changes during Fragments, but one of the most significant ones was his increasing resemblance to his mother.

He's taller, about quartz height. His hair is poofier, like Pink's hair, and it even has the same tufts as hers. And the eyes? People have been pointing out that they have white pupils like White's , rather than Blue and Yellow's black pupils. And that must be deliberate.

White said she wanted to fix things. When she couldn’t, she moved ahead. Steven wants to fix things, but he can't live without a purpose. His family saw him as a burden when he couldn’t do anything. That has fed into his current state, if not created it.

Betraying Every Single Crystal Gem Value

This is probably one of the things that hit me the hardest in this episode. He managed to:

Destroy organic life

SHATTER A GEM

Enjoy violence and causing pain

Within 3 days. All things that his mother fought so hard to prevent from occurring. Perhaps this is why he has decided to do it. His mother didn’t want it, so in an attempt to prove that he's his own person, he does all of the things that would cause disapproval from anyone but Jasper.

It's convoluted and awful, but in a way it makes sense. If he does what his family wants, they will always want more. They'll never want more of this.

Greg

When Steven said “You’re just like mum”, I was astounded by how offensively Greg took it. Astounded for a good reason. He realises that Rose wasn't an entirely altruistic person.

I think this actually shows an incredible amount of strength in Greg. I feel like Steven overreacted in the situation, but Greg has grown nonetheless.

He did get carried away though. He whisked Steven through his youth, without any regard for his feelings. Instead of sitting and talking, he tried to distract Steven. And that CD... context, Greg. Context.

Also, they way that he implies that Steven was “free” shows how little he helped bring up Steven after he moved in with the gems.

Anyway, that was a lot to unpack. I hope you enjoyed reading it! If you have any thoughts, let me know.

- Pasta

Hot Take 2: Electirc Boogaloo

The chest in lion's mane contains pink diamond's essence. It's probably how they'll cure Steven's corruption if it does happen!

I doubt they would just leave that plot hole.

- Pasta

Pearl Memes

Image 1 based off Bismuth Casual, Images 2 and 3 based off Homeworld Bound.

Have some shitposts. Just take them.

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Goodbye and Thank You

Thank you, Garnet, for showing us a healthy LGBTQ relationship.

Thank you Amethyst, for showing us how to love ourselves.

Thank you Pearl, for showing us how to grow.

Thank you Lapis, for showing us how to overcome our fears.

Thank you Peridot, for showing us that we can learn to love life, in all its forms.

Thank you Bismuth, for showing us true loyalty.

Thank you Jasper, for showing that progress takes time.

Thank you Spinel, for showing us that there is always someone out there for us.

Thank you White, for showing us that it's okay to be honest with ourselves.

Thank you Blue, for showing us that it is okay to grieve.

Thank you Yellow, for showing us that love can come from the least likely of places.

Thank you Pink and Rose, for showing us that everyone makes mistakes.

Thank you Greg, for showing us the beauty of humanity.

Thank you Connie, for showing us and Steven love.

And finally, thank you Steven. For everything.

- Pasta

Hey Ya’ll! I’m REALLY sorry for the recent inactivity, but I’ve applied for this! I don’t know if I’ll get in, but here it is anyway!

Applications are officially closed! 

Thank you so, so much to everyone who applied! In total, we received 81 artist applications, 21 writer applications, and a whopping 144 Pearlsonas to choose from. Every piece was an absolute joy to look at; there’s so much creativity, talent, and skill in this fandom! 

What comes next?

● If you applied, keep an eye on your email! Acceptances and rejections will be sent out by May 5th – a post will be made on this blog after all emails have been sent. 

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●Check out some of the creators! Fan content creators can always use a friendly boost! 

We can’t wait to announce the full team! Thank you again for all your contributions!

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Cursed Thought of the day

Are Steven’s kidney stones sentient?

I’m really sorry.

- Pasta

Sorry to disappoint y’all... that's a safety hazard symbol

Guys

GUYS

I REWATCHED A TALE OF TWO STANS AND I SAW THIS. IVE NEVER SEEN ANYONE POINT THIS OUT WTH

Hello!

my new obsession is Steven Universe. and ive been doing a little fanart. i started with Pearl, but then realized that i got all the colors wrong, so i got really frustrated. so then i started Blue Diamond, and holy shit.

she is wonderful im choking

idk if her hair is right.

i took some artistic liberties and changed her Diamond/Gen up a bit. sadly ive already finished all of SU, even the movie and Future, so i wont see more of her :((( but i am thinking about rewatching the first series bc some early things are getting foggy. anyway hope yall like the drawing :)

people who ship lapis and jasper like their relationship was not a metaphor for rape.....

Anybody else notice how this is basically how the Diamonds acted with Pink? Seeing her as cute, frail, and unable to grow? She was just entertainment in the end; despite how much they loved her, they liked the idea of her more than they did the actual her.

What was Missing from the End of Steven Universe Future

It was of course a fantastic end to the show, but there's something that I've always wanted to see in the show, but unfortunately will never get. We got to watch Steven breakdown, (still shocked that the corruption theory was right), and the Diamonds lament about how everything is their fault. Spinel also tried to take the blame, but the Crystal Gems (and Greg) were dead silent.

Even after Connie told them that now wasn't the time to make it about themselves, and how it is their faults, there was no self reflection afterwards.

Now, I'm not saying it didn't take place! But it would have been nice for us and Steven to see everyone (yes, even Greg) think about what part they took in bringing this kid so low.

His gem was ripped out, he stabbed Bismuth straight through the freaking chest for crying out loud! And if you think Greg's innocent, think back to the previous few episodes where he made a trip of adventure all about himself and never let his son explain his thoughts. That is literally his job as a father.

I really wish we could have seen everyone reflect and understand Steven in a new light, all by seeing what they had done to him.

Again, I'm not saying this didn't happen, I'm saying it should have been shown to us.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

I think the Crystal Gems did well, though it would have been great to hear them say it out loud.

I believe Yellow was sincere in her tears, I'm skeptical about Blue, but White was straight up milking it. I think Spinel's tears were forced, but I also believe that's part of her character. Everything has to be overdramatized, which actually leads me to a disturbing point.

White and Spinel were going back and forth over whose fault it was, with each one trying to one up the other. The scene felt like they were trying to make the attention about them, which is backed up by Connie warning them to not make it about them.

I also think Spinel is mimicking White, whether out of fear, discomfort, or genuinely looking up to her, I'm not sure yet.

Heck, in the ending, we don't even see the Diamonds, Spinel, or anybody! Maybe this is so the show can get back to its roots with the original characters, but to not even see or hear them talk about Steven and what they've done to him, it's kind of upsetting.

I've got another theory about White and Spinel, but I can continue that in a reblog or post.

What was Missing from the End of Steven Universe Future

It was of course a fantastic end to the show, but there's something that I've always wanted to see in the show, but unfortunately will never get. We got to watch Steven breakdown, (still shocked that the corruption theory was right), and the Diamonds lament about how everything is their fault. Spinel also tried to take the blame, but the Crystal Gems (and Greg) were dead silent.

Even after Connie told them that now wasn't the time to make it about themselves, and how it is their faults, there was no self reflection afterwards.

Now, I'm not saying it didn't take place! But it would have been nice for us and Steven to see everyone (yes, even Greg) think about what part they took in bringing this kid so low.

His gem was ripped out, he stabbed Bismuth straight through the freaking chest for crying out loud! And if you think Greg's innocent, think back to the previous few episodes where he made a trip of adventure all about himself and never let his son explain his thoughts. That is literally his job as a father.

I really wish we could have seen everyone reflect and understand Steven in a new light, all by seeing what they had done to him.

Again, I'm not saying this didn't happen, I'm saying it should have been shown to us.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.

That's the thing.

It's not worth it.

I covered this in another post, but the Gems never acknowledged what they done to Steven (at least not on camera). I'm sure his therapist will help him understand that what he's feeling is a direct result of what they did (and what they didn't do).

He has all this support, but only after having to bear the weight of the world on his shoulders, and only after having a mental breakdown did they do anything that actually helped.

Where was Peridot after she saw what happened to Steven and the TV? What about Greg when his son went to the hospital and he eventually made it about himself by rediscovering who he was? Why did nobody who saw the signs react more?

His family is supportive.

At a price.

honest question:

What is the point of being raised in a loving family if you still get Steven’s level of trauma???

(like no really indulge me here! i am looking for answers.)

Me going through the corrupted Steven au like

Still love this Big Buff Cheeto Puff even after the show ended!!!