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If you blurt out something that you thought would be funny but it comes across as insensitive, just quickly say, “I’m sorry, that was rude, what I meant was…”

If you say something in anger or frustration, take a breath and say, “I’m sorry, that was hurtful, let me rephrase…”

If you say something heartfelt, but it comes across as insincere or ironic, say “That sounds like I’m just saying it, but I’m being truly honest…”

If you accidentally tell the waiter “enjoy your meal” just laugh and say a quick “so sorry, my brain isn’t working today!” and you will most likely get a commiserating chuckle in return.

Most of the time, the other person will accept your apology with no harm done. Sometimes they even insist they understood what you meant the first time and clarification was not needed. At times, maybe they have a right to be upset, but it never hurts to apologize again so they know that you’re taking their feelings into account.

I also hated how JayVik’s implosion scene completely overshadowed the final moment between Jinx and Vi bc it was played as the emotional climax of the episode, and then Jinx’s death/not-death was playing immediately after?? Which was a huge structural mistake ??? Isha’s death hit so much harder than Jinx’s, which is how you know the writing for Jinx’s death was a complete let down.

Idk lots of people who watch arcane defend it bc it’s visually stunning. And like literally NO ONE is arguing that the animation is insane. But having something look good doesn’t compensate for the bad writing and wasted narrative potential 😭

This is the second Spiderverse comparison in the past 24 hours BC IT IS SO TRUEEE!! Like, yeah, it looks stunning and I enjoyed watching it, but. This is not a music video or a painting, it also needs good writing to support itself.

Professor Ishigami is always wearing the nicest suits from the Haute Couture Yuzuriha brand and everyone thinks it’s just because he has expensive tastes but then someone spots him chatting with the millionaire CEO herself in the university parking lot and she HUGS HIM GOODBYE and they’re like ???!?!?

Yuzuriha’s employees think she’s the sweetest person ever and she has tons of pictures of her husband and kids on her desk like any family oriented person but then her new assistant takes a peek and realizes that there’s a Nobel prize winning astrophysicist just. Hanging out in the photos also.

I love how thinking about the stories of the past Suika gives a guide to building a new way to problem solving, which is not really new! but knowledge is cyclical and Chrome's wit rediscovers it AAAAAAH,

I love how ancient knowledge of the Vikings that Ryusui remembered is now just as useful and once again drives humanity to find its way at sea!

I love how creativity is so loved, how every skill is appreciated and valued as a fundamental piece to rebuilding the world. I always say this, but this series really feels like a love letter to humanity's perseverance, curiosity and will!!