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This is a spot from an italian estate agency (we are governed by the right-wing party)

The woman says "Ridiculous..."

The old lady is not in her home. She is at work. She's meant to be what in Italian is called "la portinaia", aka a cross between a doorwoman and cleaner of a residential building. She's in her small "office" space, at the entrance of the building, from where she can survey the coming and goings of the inhabitants. It's a job that has mostly disappeared, but is culturally very clear to us as having the connotation of "potentially gossipy, one-million-percent judgmental woman who sees everything that goes on in the apartment complex, knows everyone and their secrets, and has Strong Opinions™️".

"Mom, why is that old man screaming at that boy?"

*Shielding the child* "Don't make eye contact, sweetie."

"What does bottom twink mean?"

My favorite K-Drama: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo! 

And the reasons why? (In no particular order)

1. The Queen, Kim Bok Joo herself. She is strong willed, imperfect, and isn’t afraid to stand out and be herself. I related so much to her burn-out arc because of what I have experienced as a dancer in higher education. I understood her pain of losing self confidence, and how difficult it is to find yourself at her age.

2. Heartfelt portrayal of the struggles of being a college-age young adult.

3. Comedic Lines and Timing- seriously, though. This show is hilarious.

4. Friends who argue, but make up because they truly love each other!

5. The main relationship centers on loving someone for who they are, not letting society’s ideals alter who you want to be with. 

6. Parental figures that may be flawed, but the love they have for their children is so strong and unconditional. 

7. Demonstration of the stress and perfectionism-fueled struggles that focused students go through.

8. And lastly: Nam Joo Hyuk’s amazing portrayal of the most adorable college boyfriend anyone could ask for.