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You know what’s the most frustrating thing ever? Doing an interview and them asking the one question you’ve politely asked them not to. Like, damn. Okay then. I was chatting to a podcast about my career and about what’s next and they just had to bring my body into the conversation. I’m honestly sooo sick and tired of talking about my boobs. Why is that still a conversation topic in 2021? Like, who gives an actual fuck and moreover, who actually thinks it’s an okay thing to ask a stranger? And no, just because I wear what I like, it still doesn’t mean you can keep asking about it. Hi, I’m Natalie and this has been my TED talk/frustrated rant. Tell me, what’s the most frustrating thing people keep bringing up to you and how do you deal with it? Gimme some advice, peeps. I need it. @hfrpstarters​

Why would anyone think it’s okay to ask any woman about her chest or any part of her body? Whether it’s big, small, or in the middle? It’s their body. It shouldn’t be the topic of conversation ever. That’s sick to do to a woman. That should never be the first thing a man judges about them, I get people say, ‘it’s right there of course it’s gonna be the first thing we see.’ But you don’t have to judge them on it and you definitely don’t have to talk about it. I’m really sorry that happens to you. Hello, Natalie. I’m Carlos. Honestly? People never bring up anything like this to men, it’s messed up. The most annoying thing I’ve ever gotten was about me leaving the Flash and I’ve gotten it every interview for a year. Them knowing I couldn’t answer or I already answered it. Or I got asked about ships on the show and I hate it because it causes ship wars in the fandom. I normally just laugh and ignore the question by pretending I didn’t hear it. Again, I’m sorry. If men got treated like women did more, they’d realize how bad it is.

So, I was scrolling through - Googling random shit as one does on a night in with your wine in hand and I thought - what the fuck? Why not Google myself? Because that’s the most humble thing to do in your free time, obviously. I went to movie reviews for Red Sparrow and not even five comments in someone says, ‘not even talented. Looks like a knock off Renee Zellweger with fake tits.’ Mama, I made it! It’s probably the best hate comment I have ever come across. Don’t know if it’s the wine talking or not but may steal Kimmel’s idea for reading Mean Tweets and post it on the internet. Drunken Mean Tweets with J-Law, coming to a computer near you. Do you partake in reading mean tweets about yourself too or do you just steer clear of all that? Feel like it’s a great past time when you’re three rosé deep and your tipsy alter ego comes out to play. @hfrpstarters​

Oh good lord, that’s really rude to say about someone. I mean, who’s business is it anyway if your...goodies are fake? People are too into getting in peoples business these days, good grief. I have Googled myself, actually. I went onto fan twitters to read nice things about myself and saw people had written that I should be kicked off The Flash because I’ve become useless, I’ve always been useless another one said. Stuff like that. Some directed it about me and not my character. It was really harsh stuff about how I was a terrible person and stuff involving my appearance. It was really rude stuff. But I eventually got over it, because I know my friends and family, and true fans love me on the show. I wasn’t drunk so I guess I should’ve been, it would’ve made it a lot funnier or something, right?

So it was brought to my attention that I make the same facial expressions as my dog in pictures, and honestly I have never felt so flattered. I’m a proud mom. I taught Boo well. And that was the unnecessary fact of the day. I’m Sarah and I’m a lover of rose wine. @hfrpstarters​

The pictures I have in my house of my dog and myself, we’re making the same faces as well. But he taught me my facial expressions. So we’re flipped around, right? That’s wild. My dog is tiny and adorable, so I definitely had to learn everything from him. He still does it better though. Hello, Sarah. I’m Carlos. It’s nice to meet you. I’m a lover of beer, red wine, sweet tea, etc.

Besides spending my free time mastering the art of gardening and talking to my plants for them to grow stronger, I’ve recently taken up a new hobby. Well, does lurking around social media to read fans’ theories about WandaVision count as a one? If it doesn’t, we’ll pretend it is, only for the sake of feeling that I haven’t been wasting my time, too astonished by everything they come up with to think about doing anything else. I love when they talk about all the Easter eggs that were dropped in the episodes that were released, and how they’re all impatient to see what will happen in the next ones. This leads to the question that you probably knew that was coming: have you been watching WandaVision? No judgement if you haven’t, as I’m only genuinely curious here. Anyway, I’m Lizzie, for those who don’t know me - and no, I’m not revealing any spoilers about the show. I’ve already told you all the exciting things going on in my life, but what about yours? Have you taken up any new hobbies lately? Are you into garding and talking to your plants, as I am? I do, too, accept suggestions to take up any new activities, as long as they’re fun. @hfrpstarters

I’m actually not into gardening, unfortunately. Only because there’s so many things that go into gardening I’ve heard. Not just watering, but other things. And I could never keep up with plants like that. I have kids and I filming pretty much every day, 8 months out of the year. So, I could never deal with plants. Some people dust theirs leaf by leaf and all that, I ain’t got time for that. But I do love plants, you know? If I had time I’d get some. I dust on weekends and make sure my place is spotless, but I don’t think plants can deal with only weekend watering and such.

So I think I’ve officially learned my lesson with experimenting with new hairstyles, because the last time I did it, I got absolutely roasted for it. Like I don’t think there was a single day I had my long hair that I didn’t get some slack from the fans. I admit, it was funny, I wasn’t upset by any of it, I mean..I laughed with them. But it helped me realize..I’m never doing anything like that again. I don’t need anymore material for fans to use against me for jokes floating around on the internet because there’s already a lot. Is there any sort of look or hairstyle that you guys have had that you regret or won’t do again? Oh and before I forget, because it’s happened before, I’m Johnny. @hfrpstarters​

They didn’t like you with long hair? Why does it matter if others like you with that certain hair though? I think you should have whatever hair you enjoy. If you didn’t like it, that’s a whole different thing. I didn’t like my shorter hair, actually. I really like my long hair and it’s really a cool look for me, I think. I feel like even if The Flash ends, I’ll still keep it because it does look really good and makes me feel good about myself. It’s like being in a shampoo commercial every time I get out of the shower. Is that weird? Hello, Johnny. I’m Carlos. It’s nice to meet you.

— so i’m gonna be honest with you. for the last eight months i’ve been slacking terribly when it comes to maintaining my fitness & eating routines. with as hectic as work had gotten at the very end i just couldn’t find the time or the energy, and after work ended i just…well i just didn’t want to go. anyways— fast forward to present time, i recently started going back so i can be in somewhat decent shape before i start work again, and i ultimately regret my decision to ever step foot into a gym. my entire body HURTS! when i laugh? it hurts. when i stand up, you guessed it…it hurts! i even sneezed and it made my eyes water it hurt so bad. currently taking applications for anyone who’s down to give me a full body massage. i’ll even pay you. i don’t care the amount. i just need to be able to walk without saying ‘oww’ every step. / @hfrpstarters​

did someone already volunteer or...? because i’d give you one. was that too quick to volunteer or what? should i pretend to negotiate something with you before i say that so fast? i never know the rules of this whole situation. i just...yeah. i never exercise though, especially not in a gym because i hate the hurting afterwards. and i’m almost 32, i feel like i’d break something if i tried to be adventurous now. going to the gym is definitely in that ball park. i hike and all that, but i don’t hit up the gym. so if hiking counts as exercise then, i guess i do that but no gym action.