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Lady Traitor

I have to be honest I don't like that Eloise became friends with Penelope again.

Before everyone starts aggressively writing that it's great that they are friends again and that my "opinion" is wrong, I just want to say would you forgive a traitor?

I do not think so.

Pen betrayed Eloise by writing about her secret (which is Theo) in a gossip page that EVERYONE can read as if that wasn't enough Pen also manipulated Eloise into leaving Theo.

and it doesn't get any better when Eloise discovers that Penelope is Lady Wistheldown.

Pen is a traitor and Eloise deserves a BETTER friend which I think she finds in Cressida.

But you say Penelope had to write about Eloise to "save her from the Queen" and would never knowingly harm Eloise's happiness.

my answer to that is BULLSHIT!

Penelope could actually make up a fake gossip to save Eloise and Pen deliberately ruined Eloise's happiness by making Eloise leave Theo. Only because she doesn't want Eloise to find out that she is Lady Wistheldown.

( Eloise discovered it anyway )

I would never be friends again with a person who has taken advantage of my trust in that person and lied and manipulated me.

therefore, I find it really hard to see Eloise forgiving and forgetting everything that Penelope has done to her.

Tell me what's on your mind // I can't get you off mine // Are we over or meant to be?

Love this song by Before You Exit and Great Good Fine Ok. The lyrics of this so are beautiful, and the song complements Riley and Jon's voices perfectly. It's a great blend of both of their sounds.

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Do y’all like WIPs? Whatever, I post anyway. Cyn woooo yippeee! All I have done rn is the background lol.

I keep hearing theories that we'll get a capital/gammaker/non-distrct 12 tribute POV for sunrise on the reaping, which is supposed to show the propaganda and how the capital twist things to suit their narrative.

While that might be interesting, I don't see how we'd get a view of what exactly Haymitch does to make them alter his footage like that when the narrator is so removed from his perspective. If we are watching from the outside wouldn't we just be seeing what the capital tells us?

The same likely altered story Katniss watched a tape of?

Sure we could watch a gamemaker and get more of the broadcasting picture.

But we have the option of a cocky young Haymitch who grew up in the seam, seeing the effects of the capital's work, who has now been reaped and has the chance to go down fighting. Wouldn't it make more sense to follow him or one of the tributes that gave the Capital a reason to alter the footage, then watch as no one believes them after the games due to being fed lies that distort all the tributes fought for while trying to survive?

Besides, if Suzanne wanted to show an outside perspective of what propaganda can do to objectify and dehumanize the tributes, I think we'd be getting Finnick's story. Think about it, the 14 year old people are already invested in, who's life was shaped forever by how the gamemakers and Snow presented him to the world. The one who's story and impact can come across easily from an outside perspective because everyone knows how old his is, regardless of if they want to forget.

Not the guy who won then disappeared into a tiny district away from sight and became a laughing stock of a drunk.

Haymitch knows what he did, and why it was warped to the point all evidence of his work beyond that final kill was eraised. He knows why all this happened, and would have to deal with the frustration of not being believed or understood while all his family and girlfriend were killed.

Haymitch is what happens when Snow uses propaganda to get rid of his problems and uphold his control over the districts - AKA the masses. It's best seen from the inside.

Haymitch is a tale of using propaganda to control the masses regardless of what actually happened.

Finnick is what happens when Snow uses propaganda to obectify tributes to distract the capital from the fact a child they got attached to is in a fight to the death with other children. It's done to control the capital AKA the few, and doesn't quite have the same effect on district people who see their own children in his situation year after year. It's easily seen from anyone anywhere, but it's effectiveness is best seen from those who let it brainwash them.

Finnick is a tale of using propaganda to dehumanize/objectify people to keep the audience invested in watching something.

In short, while a capital viewer POV might be interesting, I don't think the 50th games are the ones best suited for it. That's just my 2 cents on this.

I parent differently from the norm, and I have been judged repeatedly because of it.

I parent differently from the norm, and I have been judged repeatedly because of it. My Parenting style has been talked about since I became a parent, it is very interesting that my girls are amazing, while the majority of my shit talkers messed their kids up! I feel for their children.

Needless to say, I parent my children in a way that many people don't understand. Throughout my life, I've often been labeled a bad mother. Let me set the record straight: I am an exceptional mother. I am blessed with amazing children whom I choose to parent differently from the norm. I haven't broken my children, (like how horses are broken) as is often the conventional approach, simply because it's easier. I'm referring to fear-based parenting—where commands are issued without explanation, where a child's beliefs are overshadowed by our own, where discussions are absent because a child's understanding is dismissed. If you didn't raise your children in this manner, then my words shouldn't sting. However, I believe many of you are familiar with individuals who subscribe to such parenting practices.

Girls are often conditioned to conform to societal expectations, while boys are pressured to adhere to a predetermined notion of masculinity. Neither are encouraged to embrace their true selves. I've raised my children to think independently and to comprehend that every action carries consequences. For instance, I've explained that while they technically could take that cookie, there are repercussions—such as a timeout or being deprived of further treats. They understand that their decisions have outcomes, rather than facing admonishment or physical punishment. Though I have resorted to spanking in extreme cases, it's never been my default approach. Instead, I've transformed every situation into a learning opportunity, engaging them in conversations as equals. I've validated their emotions and viewpoints, even when they weren't ideal, and provided alternative perspectives. I've fostered an environment of open communication and honesty, discouraging self-deprecation and uplifting them through praise.

As a result, I've raised daughters who possess a strong sense of self-worth, unafraid to voice their opinions. They won't succumb to the first boy who compliments them because they already know their intrinsic beauty. My daughters are resilient because I refused to break their spirits; they're assertive because I've continually nurtured their personal development, recognizing that self-growth is an ongoing journey. While I may still worry about them when it comes to dating—because what mother wouldn't—I take solace in knowing they're equipped to navigate relationships with strength and conviction. I can't help but feel sorry for any young man who underestimates their resolve.

It is my opinion that lying is not a good hobby for lazy people.

I am way to busy to make the time to come up with lies, let alone remember then. lying is not a good hobby for lazy people, of course my favorite part of my brutally honest communication style is the look of shock on people's faces when you come at them with the truth. no one expects that.