Heughaland

Dear Marjorie Taylor Greene Anon,

You mean, this study in frustration?

I am still overweight (and yes, ugly - I have no problem admitting that, as these people know very well) and they are still very much predictible: screenshots or it did not happen. Same old and tired mean girls posse MO since Day One.

🥱

Also, I think anyone older than 25, who still imprudently uses 'girl' on social media, should be fined.

Bat is alright, I just have fresh news from her via @cajon-desastre, to whom I would like to say a very public, heartfelt thank you!

@bat-cat-reader's account has been suspended. Again. Because someone tried too many times to connect to her Tumblr account yesterday night, European time. For seven hours in a row, from 2 to 9 AM - now that is a coordinated, furious and despicable attack!

I think I know who did it. And I would like to talk directly to you, scum of the Earth. You and ALL your sock accounts. You and all your Anons, who share the same grammar and spelling problems, ALWAYS.

WHY? Why did you do that to a woman of grace and worth, who did NOTHING to you? Why do you hate her so much, as to be rabidly determined to cut her off a community who loves her and will always be by her side?

Is it envy? Is it despair? Did you want to reach or hurt someone else and were too afraid to try? Did you want to scare us all?

Let me tell you something. YOU FAILED. I am standing by her. She is also standing by her. And also she, she, she and she and she and she... all over the world. In all the time zones. We stand by her and we will do all our possible to have her back soon and safe.

I would also STRONGLY suggest you immediately stop playing with fire. Remember my Romanian proverb: if you play with fire, you will wet your bed.

I am going to do exactly what I did this summer and write to my contact at Tumblr. Please reblog this post and write to @support and @staff, too. Help me help Bat, whom we miss terribly and love to bits.

Help me bring her back home, one more time. Thank you!

Bat is alright, I just have fresh news from her via @cajon-desastre, to whom I would like to say a very public, heartfelt thank you!

@bat-cat-reader's account has been suspended. Again. Because someone tried too many times to connect to her Tumblr account yesterday night, European time. For seven hours in a row, from 2 to 9 AM - now that is a coordinated, furious and despicable attack!

I think I know who did it. And I would like to talk directly to you, scum of the Earth. You and ALL your sock accounts. You and all your Anons, who share the same grammar and spelling problems, ALWAYS.

WHY? Why did you do that to a woman of grace and worth, who did NOTHING to you? Why do you hate her so much, as to be rabidly determined to cut her off a community who loves her and will always be by her side?

Is it envy? Is it despair? Did you want to reach or hurt someone else and were too afraid to try? Did you want to scare us all?

Let me tell you something. YOU FAILED. I am standing by her. She is also standing by her. And also she, she, she and she and she and she... all over the world. In all the time zones. We stand by her and we will do all our possible to have her back soon and safe.

I would also STRONGLY suggest you immediately stop playing with fire. Remember my Romanian proverb: if you play with fire, you will wet your bed.

I am going to do exactly what I did this summer and write to my contact at Tumblr. Please reblog this post and write to @support and @staff, too. Help me help Bat, whom we miss terribly and love to bits.

Help me bring her back home, one more time. Thank you!

Outlander’s Sam Heughan: ‘I’ll keep posting my thirst traps until Gen Z tell me not to’

Josie CopsonMonday 20 Nov 2023 8:00 am

Sam Heughan doesn’t see himself as a heartthrob (Picture: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)

Sam Heughan became the ultimate leading man in Outlander but despite the praise for the saucy series, he’ll never see himself as a heartthrob.

Playing Jamie Fraser in the historical drama, the Scottish actor found a legion of fans, who often enjoyed the raunchier scenes between the dashing Highland rebel, and his wife Claire (played by Caitríona Balfe), who is a time traveller from the 20th century.

Now he’s starring in Channel 4

He plays traffic cop Danny, who has an open relationship with his wife Becka (Jessica De Gouw). Things get complicated when Evie (Eleanor Tomlinson) and Pete (Alfred Enoch) move into their suburban neighbour and their lives become intertwined.

Despite his back catalogue of work Sam toldMetro.co.uk: ‘I don’t consider myself a heartthrob.

‘I know that there’s an aspect of that to the shows that I’ve been in but I don’t really think about it.’

A lot of Sam’s fans would strongly disagree, with a few commenting on his recent (topless) holiday photos that he’d managed to ‘break the internet.’

Luckily, his WiFi had recovered from the snaps, and he could join us on a Zoom call, where he said: ‘I guess when you post photos of yourself on the beach, essentially, now it’s called a thirst trap.

‘I shall continue to thirst trap until Gen Z thinks it’s uncool,’ he joked.

Sam doesn’t mind sharing the occasional thirst trap (Picture: Instagram/Sam Heughan)

The 43-year-old certainly doesn’t shy away from work that require him to partake in sex scenes, and he’s excited to show a different kind of relationship on-screen in his latest TV project.

‘It’s very important that we do show open relationships in our modern age as people are now more open to different lifestyles,’ he stated.

‘We were very careful and discussed what the parameters were of this fictional relationship so it felt authentic. These are some complex relationships that human beings have, so it’s not black and white. It’s certainly great to have a show that discusses it.’

Sam thinks it’s important we show different relationships on-screen (Picture: Channel 4)

Sam felt comfortable filming the sex scenes thanks to the help of intimacy coordinator Vanessa Coffey.

‘When I started out, the industry was very different. I brought in an intimacy coordinator to Outlander in the last couple of years and actually brought her to this show too.

‘The cast adored working with her. She gives you more tools to work with but also just makes it very clear for everyone and makes everyone feel safe.

‘It was a challenge for me and Eleanor because we have both done those kinds of scenes in our prospective shows.’

The actor believes what the audience doesn’t see is just as important as what they do see.

‘The imagination of the audience is much more interesting than showing everything,’ he remarked.

‘No one really wants to see anything gratuitous these days, but attraction is also a huge part of his relationships. We were very careful about what we did and didn’t show. It really ups the pressure and excitement. Certainly, it’s very tantalising for characters and hopefully, the audience will enjoy it.’

Sam felt inspired working with Eleanor (Picture: Channel 4)

Sam is currently going through a ‘transition’ as he prepares to film the final season of Outlander, which he also serves as an executive producer on.

‘It’s been a decade of my life, probably longer, and it’s been incredible. It’s changed my life. It’s given me opportunities like this,’ he gratefully declared.

Rather than fearing the change, Sam is ‘excited’ to pursue other opportunities.

‘It will be bittersweet,’ he quickly added.

The pair have become friends after working on The Couple Next Door (Picture: Instagram/Sam Heughan)

‘It’s cool to play new characters but it’ll be sad to leave the show.’

His co-star Eleanor went through a similar experience when she finished Poldark in 2019 after four years, and they’ve had plenty of conversations about how to deal with the shift.

‘Eleanor and I talked about it a lot as we both had a similar trajectory.

‘It’s just nice to see that she’s having such a successful career and that she’s really branched out into doing other projects, but also she’s not feeling the pressure of having to secure other work or to to live up to expectations.

‘She’s really challenging herself. That’s something that I kind of take on board. I’m going to take my time choosing the next project and hopefully, it’ll be something completely different.’

Perhaps taking over from Daniel Craig as James Bond could be an option?

‘It’s a great character, and I’d certainly love to see another Scottish Bond,’ he diplomatically responded.

‘I auditioned for it many years ago. I’d love to have another opportunity. I’m not sure I fit in the suit right now. I would probably have to slim down a bit but yeah, I mean, who knows? It’s a great franchise for sure. I love it.’

Of course, that would mean an extra level of fame, and Sam can’t imagine having to deal with that.

‘Being famous is like being spied on. I can’t imagine what it’s like for actually very famous people.

‘I do sometimes feel the boundary is not crossed, but it’s blurred. I didn’t get into the job to put my private life in public but I guess it’s part of the business.’

Another downside of fame is being expected to comment on world situations. He recently ‘inadvertently signed’ a letter condemning Israel for its attacks on Palestine, which accused the British Government of ‘not only tolerating war crimes but aiding and abetting them.’

He later clarified it was a mistake and it does not reflect his beliefs. 

‘I inadvertently signed something that does not reflect my beliefs. I believed it was a simple call for peace. It wasn’t,’ he wrote on Twitter.

‘I condemn violence in any form. I stand against terrorism and evil and am heartbroken and appalled by the recent horrific actions by Hamas. It’s haunting to the core, my heart goes out to all affected.

‘I don’t know nearly enough and [I am] trying to educate myself on the conflicts in the Middle East. I feel helpless and wish I could help in some way. I pray for compassion, for all the innocent people affected. Peace and love to you all.’

When asked if he feels pressure to comment on politics, Sam answered: ‘It’s hard, isn’t it? It’s certainly hard with politics as you are always going upset someone. Actors have an opinion as we are human beings as well but I think in this day and age, it’s difficult to to please everyone. Maybe actors should stay out of politics.’

The Couple Next Door is a six-part series that starts on Channel 4 on November 27 at 9pm. You can stream all episodes from that date.

Gen Z are on tik tok. You tried that and pretty much failed, because you can’t be arsed to talk Gen Z. They don’t know you and give even less fucks about your ‘beach photos’ you are too old for them.

Every promo Sam shows how shallow he is. He has just can’t be nuanced at all.

Blah, blah, not committed to woman or cat. Booze, booze. Sexually fluid, but only when not in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

The real Sam Heughan is MIA on socials.

Dear Comment Anon,

No, it was about Pierre and Marie Curie.

Hoy es el Día de la Hispanidad. A todas mis amigas españolas, esas mujeres dignas y sabias, que tan generosamente me recibieron aquí, les deseo todo lo bueno que se pueda imaginar. Amigas, nunca dejen que nadie piense o diga menos de ustedes: juntas, ustedes son una fuerza a tener en cuenta y el dinamo que a menudo mantiene a nuestra comunidad en marcha.

Los amamos a todas más de lo que piensan. De mi parte para todas vosotras, algo muy personal:

Feliz día a tod@s 🤗😘

Dear Comment Anon,

Yes. It is the least she could do to mitigate ongoing fuckery, 'lookie-here-not-there'.

With Waldo in GLA, Carmen Sandiego can show 'erself in LHR with no pressure whatsoever:

You've probably read it here first, Anon. I have eagle-eyed, supremely sharp minded people in my Circle of Trust.

Oh... And it was her birthday too 🤦🏻‍♀️

Being in this fandom and following Sam and Caitríona is being stuck in the same day every day... F O R E V E R! 🤪🤣

Time to re-read this wonderful post by @wildfernflower:

I mean, yeah:

Linked In, people, FFS! Supposedly active in 'music' , whatever that might mean.

1 connection. 3 followers.

For comparison, please refer to my completely dormant Linked In account. I literally did nothing with it, just politely clicked on all the invitation links that popped in my Gmail. Because no one wants to look like Yeti when asked at the next reception something along the lines of ' oh, did you receive my Linked In link?'

I don't need Linked In to keep tabs on things and I never got used to it, that's all.

I also filled in some details, because it asked me to. I still have more connections and followers than Tracula, mind you:

I do not use Linked In. But... does Tracula have an email? The answer is probably yes, yet how the hell is the 1 connection and 3 followers profile supposed to make sense in the synoptics of a successful, millionaire real estate investor and multiple businesses owner?

He doesn't work for a Soviet nuclear facility located in one of those closed cities you couldn't find on any map (Chelyabinsk-65, anyone?), mind you.

He is not included in a federal witness protection program.

He did not defect from North Korea and currently de-briefed by Seoul.

He is not an in pectore appointed Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.

He is not a Yakuza warlord or a росси́йская ма́фия /Russian mafia Avtoritet, whose CV would be read by the cognoscenti on this tattoos, not on Linked In.

Nope. He's not even a Calabrese capofamiglia (pun totally intended, btw).

Well, then... could he simply be a .... ghost?

'Tis the season.

Slim. I think Sam and Cait's big day happened some time before and the remarkable day was a big ol hoax to give them coverage and to buy more time. (Biggest mistake they made imo). Something else took place on that day and I'd love to know what but probably never will. Them's the breaks.

Behind Sam ,there is a white building ,and next to him a Road

I don't know if this tag existed before I joined this fandom but there is a curious anecdote behind it that has nothing to do with Outlander, SamCait and other curiosities. I think I told it to some blogger but now I tell you 😉

As Sophia Petrillo would say…Spain in the 90s.

I had and have a gang of friends we have been inseparable since then, experiencing relationships, dramas and laughter. Sharing our life cycle through the years and that we still maintain. Something that we have passed on to the new generation who emulate our steps and envy the fact that we are still together in our adventures and meetings.

And one of those meetings led us to rent a rural house where, among olive trees, a swimming pool, cold beer and a lot of relaxation, one of them said very seriously: “how hard is the life of a tourist.”

Adapting that phrase to this fandom was not so far-fetched either: A journey that takes us to have meetings with friends for a common interest, a friendship that continues over the years, enjoying and suffering, sharing gossip, defending like lionesses to ours and scaring away the annoying mosquitoes-antis. Enjoying, between drinks and laughter, staying together and staying here. Discovering and celebrating new receipts and welcoming the new members who are joining this cycle of life.

We are tourists in life and in the fandom and we come to suffer but also to enjoy and I want to continue doing so.

I know that, as a life cycle, everything is born, lives and dies but, in the meantime.

Carpe Diem

Anyone want a shiptini? 🍸🍹

Dear Finding Out Anon,

Some of you will be set free. Others will screech and wail and go find another story or another form of life to glue themselves to. Others will get drunk with joy.

I will open that  Moët & Chandon Rosé Impérial bottle I set aside on purpose for that day.

I also think you know the truth. You just don't trust yourself enough to admit it is, by now, irreversible. Have a little more faith, it's all good.

Dear (returning) Heart Anon,

Oh, it was nothing - barely a scratch and I think it's part of the experience, so I will take it in my stride.

I always reacted to their brutality because I thought (and I still do) that the agenda was to disgust or intimidate as many people as possible and make them leave in droves. Nobody asked me to do so and I regret nothing. I now realize that their retribution is the very peculiar way their real lives look and I feel way better.

They should not count with me leaving, which would probably be the sensible choice, if I were easily destabilized. But I am here to stay for the rest of the ride and I am here for you.

And if they don't like it, good for them. But thank you, Anon, truly. You've made my day brighter.

Yes, it is called karma and do not doubt that we will see it....but the other way around