CT Idlehouse
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Divisible (Ch.7)
catch up here: ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN Disclaimer: The racial epithets and slurs used in this chapter are not intended to malign anyone, nor to reflect the attitudes of the author. Though some aspects of this work are inspired by real life events and people, this work is fictional and such words are only included as part of a narrative. After all, white supremacists do not censor themselves and I do not intend to show them as anything other than pure evil.
By CT Idlehouse6 years ago in Futurism
'Silent Hill 2': The Five Stages of Grief (An Analysis) (Spoilers)
What it is about this game that makes players return to it again and again? Why do players still hold this game in high regard as not only the best horror video game, but the best video game of all time? What is it about this game that frightens you, depresses you, disturbs you, and haunts you? And why, after you turn off the PC or console after finishing the game, does the story resonate in your mind so vividly?
By CT Idlehouse6 years ago in Gamers
'The Handmaid's Tale' Analysis: Chapters 12-14
CHAPTER 12 Offred prepares to take a bath, which is required on nights of the Ceremony. Again, with the suicidal musings over the lack of razors, though they’re almost casual, like a fleeting thought. She describes the suicide attempts of some Handmaids, whether by exsanguinating or drowning, as “bugs” Gilead had to iron out, like it was a glitch in a computer terminal. She recalls Aunt Lydia stating that “in a bathtub, you are vulnerable” and Offred wonders what she would be vulnerable to in the bath. But a darker perspective can be taken from Cora having to supervise the bath. Quite possibly she has to watch to prevent Offred from killing herself and to ward off a certain bitter Wife from coming into the bathroom to drown her. Odds are, it’s happened before in Gilead.
By CT Idlehouse6 years ago in Geeks
Actual College Advice, Sans the Clickbait
Most college memes baffle me with how lazy some people are... but then I take a huge bite of some humble pie, and remember that I dropped out of community college during my second year. And guess what, in the seven years in which I searched for jobs in this podunk town, I had about three. I hated them all, and quit embarrassingly quickly. Why is adult life so hard for me? I could have been born and raised without emotional trauma, but nope! Life fucking whipped me with that trauma-coated cat-o'-nine-tails and basted my raw wounds with lemon juice.
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Education
Divisible (Ch. 6)
Catch up by reading the previous chapters: Ch. 1Ch. 2Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch 5. CHAPTER SIX I had my own designated bedroom tonight. It was Flora’s turn to sleep with the Head of House. It was originally Kristen’s, but Isolde had made her stand outside in the boiling heat for three hours as punishment for embarrassing her at the rally. When she came back inside, her face was sunburnt and solemn, the lingering scent of bile and sweat entering with her.
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Futurism
'The Handmaid's Tale' 3x08 Review: 'Mean Girls', Gilead Edition (Spoilers)
June has long since lost all pretense of being of the "good girl" in order to stay alive. She's ruthless to Ofmichael in this episode, her walking partner that admitted to being a spy for Aunt Lydia, snitching on June and Hannah's Martha, and getting June's daughter moved to an unknown location. Yes, Ofmichael might have deserved June's outburst, but June's been taking way too many leaves out of Serena Joy's book in her efforts for revenge. June has become the unofficial ringleader of sorts in her local group of Handmaids, whom are shunning Ofmichael on her behalf in this episode. Aunt Lydia notices, as she usually does, and takes the Handmaids back to the Red Center for a special "Testifying" session, in which one Handmaid sits in the middle of a circle while the surrounding women shame her. This was shown all too brutally in the very first episode of Season one where Janine testifies to being gang-raped, and the rest of the Handmaids condemn the rape as being her fault.
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Geeks
'The Handmaid's Tale' 3x07 Review: Oh, June (Spoilers)
One of the biggest complaints about The Handmaid's Tale season three is that there is "nothing happening." Also, close-ups of June's angry face that rivals Daenerys Targaryen's. King's Landing may not have deserved immolation, but the Republic of Gilead certainly does. This season was touted to be about revolution, but so far it's been about June making questionable decisions, Fred being confused by Commander Stabler (Winslow), and Serena Joy regaining her role as "egotistical bitch hag."
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Geeks
Divisible (Ch. 5)
CHAPTER FIVE Disclaimer: The racial epithets and slurs used in this chapter are not intended to malign anyone, nor to reflect the attitudes of the author. Though some aspects of this work are inspired by real life events and people, this work is fictional and such words are only included as part of a narrative.
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Futurism
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and Christian Privilege: This Exact Attitude Is Why ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Exists
Mike Pence has once announced, without irony, that “Christians are the most persecuted people in the world.” While I could write a 5000-word article on how much utter nonsense that statement is, this is not the subject of the article you’re reading now. Even now I must put bridles on the controversial things I want to say, because I bet many of the readers here are Christians. But am I going to promise that you are not going to be offended by the arguments I write? No. That would not be an honest partaking of such sensitive topics.
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in The Swamp
'Game of Thrones' Season 8 Controversy: Drama vs. Loyalty (Spoilers)
As much of a prick Ramsey Bolton was, he had a point in saying, “If you think this has a happy ending, you haven’t been paying attention.” Memes have spawned thus far from Season 8; including, Tormund and his giant’s milk anecdote, Bran’s creepy omniscient stares, Cersei’s burning desire for elephants, Arya Stark going Kobe Bryant on the Night King, Ghost not getting the goodbye he deserved, and the Starbucks cup conspiracy. But these are only the surface of the problems this season is developing, mainly with its penchant to depend on drama rather than loyalty to the fanbase.
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Geeks
'The Handmaid's Tale' Analysis: Chapters 9-11
Chapter Nine Offred acknowledges the room as hers, which is a possible sign that her indoctrination is winning over her desire to rebel. She characterizes the room as different parts of a house based off the function the room is currently serving. For example, when she is waiting, it is a waiting room. When she’s sleeping, it’s a bedroom. She suspects that someone has lived in the room before her, due to the empty facet in the ceiling where a light fixture would hang.
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Viva
Divisible (Ch. 4)
Catch up here: ONE, TWO, THREE FOUR I sank into the shallow, unfulfilling bath; once a luxury, now the bare minimum of hygiene. The water was tepid, warmed enough to not cause hypothermia. Shampoo wasn't even afforded for lesser status bathrooms. We had to use individually-packaged all-purpose soap bars that made the hair stiff and coarse upon drying. Back in the compound housing, we used to trade grown vegetables and herbs under the table for eggs and honey. We'd make what we called "the poor peasant's conditioner." I thought about how I would sneak eggs and honey away—maybe I wouldn't have to. I heard of Heads of House allowing for vanity items if you were sweet enough. I wasn't sure I wanted to know what that meant. Some kind of illicit sex act? Showing complete subservience for a whole month? The thought of doing that made my stomach gurgle like it wanted to expel last night's dinner.
By CT Idlehouse7 years ago in Futurism
