tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42615296201406374442024-03-13T06:07:27.126-04:00I Collect Experiences~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-18157838034829061022023-07-16T13:47:00.001-04:002023-07-16T13:47:32.623-04:00Earpivational posters<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Prices:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>These are 8x10 prints; $5 each or 3 for $12 + shipping</b></p><p class="MsoNormal">I will happily bring these #EarpFusionUK2023. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Email <a href="mailto:nedleysoffice@gmail.com">nedleysoffice@gmail.com</a> or DM me on twitter @nedleysoffice</p><p class="MsoNormal">And let me know which posters you're interested in.</p><div>Have an earpivational time!</div><p class="MsoNormal">(CLICK READ MORE/EXPAND IF NEEDED TO SEE THE CALENDARS)</p><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">NOTE: each one word-poster is a standalone 8x10 print. In the images below there are combined for simplicity's sake but each poster is sold separately.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Added in 2023:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NomPoHCZxRInbKwEHT_qjcG6yEJSESxu4QC7F8Hlbg4QryCoELDeY_6TBZZM9A5zTlSAYoumUECt6Pk15Zze2q0hFv-z8UIJo1G2t17ExgnoSOh6cr9FeQ76kMLHk6bInfy9Td0OhiH36nhJntnnqFJTIAOvV9dHzyGuLPuPYtLNel2lBQIskrtpJnQ2/s2700/posters.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="2700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NomPoHCZxRInbKwEHT_qjcG6yEJSESxu4QC7F8Hlbg4QryCoELDeY_6TBZZM9A5zTlSAYoumUECt6Pk15Zze2q0hFv-z8UIJo1G2t17ExgnoSOh6cr9FeQ76kMLHk6bInfy9Td0OhiH36nhJntnnqFJTIAOvV9dHzyGuLPuPYtLNel2lBQIskrtpJnQ2/w400-h320/posters.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">I am attending <b>Earp Division Expo 2024</b> as a vendor!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you are attending and would like to pre-order for pick up at EDE to ensure I have it in stock, please <b>email me at nedleysoffice@gmail.com or DM me on twitter @nedleysoffice</b>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If no price is listed, it's $20.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Will personalize / customize items below as well -- ask and I'll let you know if I can do it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After EDE 2024, I'll put on sale for shipping to anyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-19143273021702051092022-09-18T20:43:00.004-04:002022-09-18T20:45:37.185-04:00That one time, at the National Archives<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Emails to my friends real time... but Names have been change....</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My adventures at the National Archives doing ancestry research.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I wanted to look up the Civil War records of one my ancestors, Fredrick W....</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On Dec 29, 2015, at 10:36 AM, Jill M wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I was on the subway about 15 minutes after we landed and at
the Archives building at 8:45, 15 minutes before it even opened! Orientation
was a breeze (for the most part -- they were training someone new so there was
some delay) and then I was off to fill out my pull slip...they were very
impressed that I came with all the information I already needed, yet they still
wanted me to look it up on ancestry. That's okay -- they were new, too,
lol. I got in two pull slips (one for the military records and one for
the pension -- both pension files are together) for the 10:00 am pull and am now
anxiously awaiting the results!! They said they should get here between
10:45 and 11:00. The anticipation!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is starting to get a little lighter outside so it might
turn out to not be a terrible day to walk around when I'm done. I was
also thinking I would go to DAR and look up a couple ancestors there that I
suspect they have better records of than the National Archives!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Certainly I'm going to visit the Bill or Rights and
Declaration of independence while I'm here at the archives, though.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So far so
good!<br />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 5:41 PM, Jill M wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I am sitting in the hotel's concierge lounge eating the hors
d'oeuvres. Actually, gobbling them down--it's the first thing I've eaten all
day since the banana I had on the airplane at 7:30 this morning. HONGRY!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My hands were practically shaking when they handed me this
big thick folder that was Fred W's pension records. I just read through it for
about an hour then started photographing it. Then read some more, then more
pictures. Much of it was extremely repetitive but there was a lot of new
information or at least answers to open questions. And I need to go back
tomorrow to finish photographing it all as I ran out of steam around 2:30. When
I get off my ipad and on my computer I'll write more ... And also tell you
about the scandal I almost got caught up in -- no seriously, I was almost
questioned by Archives guards/federal whatever they are. Goodness, lol. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anyway, from the Archives I walked over to DAR headquarters
(guzzling a diet coke on the way), swinging by the White House for a pic. I
spent another 1.5 hours in DAR -- and So cool -- was perusing the application
files on the A’s and OMG, right there all of a sudden, was a hand written
letter from MY 4x great grandmother explaining how she was the daughter of a
Revolutionary soldier and stating that her uncle also served (and that was how
this other applicant got into DAR) but so cool to see her name just jump off
the screen at me. :) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I was hoping for more info on my other rev war soldier, but
it's hard to complain -- it's been an amazing day. :) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Then I went
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">On Tue, Dec 29, 2015 at 6:36 PM, Jill M wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The most surprising thing about the experience at the
Archives was that it was like a mini-soap opera there at times! Or it was
like I was in some not very funny SNL skit, lol.<br />
<br />
First there were the people that wheeled in their own flatbed scanners. I
mean...sure I guess if this is what you do for a living but still it made me
laugh. And there do appear to be a bunch of them that probably do these
look ups all day every day for a fee and send them off to the requester. So,
the day started with one women greeting another man with "oh hey, it's
been a while, how are you doing?" And the guy replying that his wife
died, rectal cancer, and she'd gotten a clean colon screening just 3 years ago,
and the docs told her to come back in 5 years, yeah right, so much for
that. Then the woman saying how sorry she was and she understood because
her husband has been in the hospital with cancer and by now I'm just thinking,
"is it like this every day?"<br />
<br />
Then my documents arrive and I'm just reading and diving into them and finally
the guy next to me goes, "You seem really engrossed by that, can I ask
what you're researching?" And I briefly explain how the man that raised my
great grandmother was a Civil War soldier but there are so many open questions
about my great-grandmother and I'm hoping the pension file sheds some light and
that it WAS shedding that light and it was just amazing to read these things and
hold them in my hands. I then asked what he was researching...it was
something about the 85 soldiers that died ...in some battle (lol, I wasn't
paying that much attention), but the guy across from us (whose wife died of
cancer) piped up because he'd done extensive research on one of the soldiers
and oh Barry (the guy next to me, should look him up). Barry wrote that
down, very interested. Then the guy is like, "Do you know <name
of civil war researcher?" Barry does not but writes that down.
Two minutes later the guy goes, "Do you know <another
researcher>?" Barry goes, 'no, I don't know many'. Then
again two minutes later the guy goes, "Do you know..." and by now Barry
is not happy with the interruptions and says, "No, you know, I'm really
not a groupie." both LOL and Oy and ouch. Barry then backed
off and was like "That's fine if you are, but it's not my
thing...." and the research hall feel silent.<br />
<br />
Shortly after lunch, one of the women with the flatbed scanners got into a
boisterous discussion with another long time researcher about how terrible it
is that so many states established these state archives that are not up to
snuff and records are being lost and destroyed and these records aren't even
accessible and the archives are just pork from the Senators. <br />
<br />
Then I'm deeply engrossed in my photographing -- take two pictures, turn the
page, take two pictures, carefully turn the page, etc etc. And Barry
goes, "That woman over there is flipping out" ... she must have
been doing it quietly. But Barry goes on that he needed a pencil and that
woman was talking to someone and Barry saw a pencil sitting there and it looked
like all the other pencils the archives provides (since pens aren't allowed)
but then when he put the pencil back down the woman lit into him saying that
pencil was hers and it was private property and he isn't allowed to be touching
it. Barry said he didn't know it was hers but since she freaked out so bad
he said he was kind of purposely being an ass and he purposely just touched her
laptop that only made matters worse. I just am shaking my head not really
following this story at all. Then Barry goes away to make copies and
comes back and says the woman is still going on and on to the archivist in the
room and wants security called. I’m like what? So, I keep
photographing. Next thing I know, Archive Security is standing right
behind me talking to Barry who is right next to me asking Barry to step out of
the room for a few questions. (!!!) Barry goes, "What is this in
regards to?" and the guard says (somewhat aggressively), "It's about
you stepping out of the room for a few questions." I'm thinking
O-M-G! I keep my head down.<br />
<br />
Barry comes back a few minutes later and I ask him if they're letting him stay
and he said, "For now." He further explains that the woman was making
all kinds of claims and wants to file a police report (!!) but Archive security
are dealing with it for now. Barry then went to make copies and came back
and said Mike (the head Archivist which apparently Barry knows) told him that
security asked him (that is asked Mike) if *I* (meaning ME) was involved since
I'd been chummy with Barry. I'm like involved in WHAT?! Barry then
disappeared and came back and said that he'd gone and talked to Archive
security and told them that, no, absolutely not, I had nothing to do with
anything and I was just a visitor who had come to DC to do family research.<br />
<br />
Please note that this was all in slow motion – it took place over the course of
4 hours in a quite no-pens-allowed documents research room!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And again I'm thinking IS THIS HOW IT IS
EVERY DAY AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES RESEARCH ROOM!?!? LOL<br />
<br />
I almost can't wait to go back tomorrow to see what else this little gaggle of
characters has in store for me. :D <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">OMG!!!!!!!<br />
<br />
PART 2 and I don't know what's going on! LOL<br />
<br />
The moment I walked into the research room this morning the woman with one of
the flatbed scanners and who had the discussion with the guy whose wife died of
rectal cancer jumped up from her desk and approached me and said that she was
so glad I had returned and that she was so SO sorry about yesterday. I'm
thinking....she and I didn't interact at all yesterday so why is she
apologizing to me? But she just barreled on and was saying that the man
yesterday was so inappropriate and that the Archives were supposed to be a very
safe place and all the guards and workers there were very protective of that
and they just don't tolerate that kind of behavior and she was so sorry I had
to go through that. <br />
<br />
At this point I put on a good smile and said that I felt like something odd was
going on yesterday but I couldn't figure out what it was and it was just all
over my head as I was really just intent on doing some family history research.<br />
<br />
She said that it was clear that that man was hitting on me and not letting me
do my work and then when he touched me that was really the final straw.<br />
<br />
And that's when I went wait… WHAT???<br />
<br />
Out loud I said almost the same thing. I think I told her that no, he
wasn't really bothering me and he never touched me. Then I paused and said...well,
he might have physically touched me at some point: we'd been talking / chatting
and since we were both speaking quietly, he might have leaned over to hear me and
in the process put his hand on my shoulder ... but I honestly don't remember. I
told her, from *my* perspective any touching that took place I didn’t really
register and I’m pretty key in on that kind of thing. I then kind of
laughed and said further that if he was hitting on me I honestly had zero idea...he
might have been and it just went clear over my head, but regardless I took no
offense to it. But then I asked if there was another woman involved in
what happened yesterday and she said that no, not that she was aware of, there
was no one else involved. <br />
<br />
Then I asked her (Sarah was her name and she's there scanning and digitizing
and transcribing all documents from the Lincoln Administration so they are free
for everyone to see (yes we talked long enough for me to learn that), anyway, I
asked Sarah if the man from yesterday (Barry) would be returning today and she
said that no they had banned him -- that they just don't tolerate that
behavior.<br />
<br />
Again my brain went, wait, what?!?!?<br />
<br />
So....they literally banned Barry from the National Archives because he was
being inappropriate towards ME. They never questioned me; they never
asked me if I had an issue with Barry (I would have said 'no'). But they
kicked him out of the Archives. However...the fact that this whole thing
was about me and not about a woman complaining about a pencil does make me
wonder about Barry. And the story that he went to the guards and told them
not to talk to me because I wasn't involved...that's in a different light, too.<br />
<br />
But really, I mean, srsly, wtf?!?!<br />
<br />
I did talked to Mike (one of the archivists that was there yesterday and which Barry
had claimed to talk to) and I told Mike basically hey, I don't know what
happened yesterday but I honestly didn't feel at all uncomfortable with
anything Barry did towards me. Mike claimed ignorance to the whole
situation.<br />
<br />
At the end of my conversation with Sarah she did say that it was the most
excitement they'd had there the whole year (LOLOL).<br />
<br />
So, in the end, it appears that *I* was the center of everything
yesterday. And all I can say is HOW?!?! LIKE HOW?!?!? I
literally spent the day reading about a man that has been dead for over 100
years! And somehow that got someone kicked out of the National Archives.<br />
<br />
This will be a trip to remember for so many different reasons!<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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As such, the earlier you order, the more likely it will be that it gets there before the end of December.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>The calendars are one poster per month and are 8.5x11 inches (some international sizes may be slightly different).</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>TO ORDER:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Email <a href="mailto:nedleysoffice@gmail.com">nedleysoffice@gmail.com</a>
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best)</li><li>If you want Christmas Day called out on the
calendar or not (I may not be able to NOT call it out because it’s a U.S. Federal holiday but I'll try) or if you'd like a different end-of-year holiday called out instead (if so, let me know the date and the holiday)</li><li>If you plan on attending Earptopia and/or want Earptopia dates put in your calendar</li><li>Your mailing address</li><li>I will then get back to you on final price and where you can pay.</li></ol><div>Please don't hesitate to send any questions or clarifications you might have to nedleysoffice@gmail.com!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's to 2023 Earpivation!</div><o:p></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">(CLICK READ MORE/EXPAND IF NEEDED TO SEE THE CALENDARS)</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>NICOLE AS CATS CALENDAR:</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JH1tQMOEhc5Yk39PJMdCf8w0AVUKfDwK_nN9C3V7mBM6GXtyNtZSvridzVe_IXBv-y4swOlCAzgAqi59AfjSoW6PWcPo6dtncXEz9DQ5VbdmDuXxq-dNH2sl_6sQqhDNXysHwR2BlnhKZHjhgSQKfiOEw8I8zHgBH8RNO8rzRi_6xh9Vb5-hY0rKfru6/s1200/CoverTitle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="1200" height="423" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JH1tQMOEhc5Yk39PJMdCf8w0AVUKfDwK_nN9C3V7mBM6GXtyNtZSvridzVe_IXBv-y4swOlCAzgAqi59AfjSoW6PWcPo6dtncXEz9DQ5VbdmDuXxq-dNH2sl_6sQqhDNXysHwR2BlnhKZHjhgSQKfiOEw8I8zHgBH8RNO8rzRi_6xh9Vb5-hY0rKfru6/w588-h423/CoverTitle.jpg" width="588" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>BADASS WOMEN OF WYNONNA EARP CALENDAR:</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3his7rESl03XjmsHX9LVfc4PqhjKsvvWsdcI2N6qr5ZuSDZegBD2i31sINUM7kxm14WIc0ez4yrEE7pyLWnMG1Pu7IYs3ZBUQx9LbVmj_OejPAAvMdoHdHSU4giqJuDysBlNtFd67LkxoPn9t40QCJe28uE362H-FgwcUDUxvZhIKyfYu96axCZd4lcg/s2400/CoverUpload.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1661" data-original-width="2400" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc3his7rESl03XjmsHX9LVfc4PqhjKsvvWsdcI2N6qr5ZuSDZegBD2i31sINUM7kxm14WIc0ez4yrEE7pyLWnMG1Pu7IYs3ZBUQx9LbVmj_OejPAAvMdoHdHSU4giqJuDysBlNtFd67LkxoPn9t40QCJe28uE362H-FgwcUDUxvZhIKyfYu96axCZd4lcg/w565-h391/CoverUpload.jpg" width="565" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>EXAMPLE EARPIVATIONAL CALENDARS:</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>2024 Earpivational Posters</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7pk4OcoNT0vBasYBO9nx-qS_V2ZnqOFWTjna0CPADjAQlKUqLMJzvcUtIAvD0pXB20AsCIgtMoNB5K1cemHqzolHYbx-_BVYNtwdrlBfr52xIMUloCcMkSTW-HpVyYiuZSMFD85OguuP2jtNlwz_NFbPPRgc1KlvWKisZXa-GeSZVbZr6oGQaMiWi0F_/s2400/Earpivational2024_BaseUpload.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1546" data-original-width="2400" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7pk4OcoNT0vBasYBO9nx-qS_V2ZnqOFWTjna0CPADjAQlKUqLMJzvcUtIAvD0pXB20AsCIgtMoNB5K1cemHqzolHYbx-_BVYNtwdrlBfr52xIMUloCcMkSTW-HpVyYiuZSMFD85OguuP2jtNlwz_NFbPPRgc1KlvWKisZXa-GeSZVbZr6oGQaMiWi0F_/w633-h408/Earpivational2024_BaseUpload.jpg" width="633" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>WayHaught-Centric (2023):</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH795oeMCzL1pZXXkbvgKk2qqR3tzD-LpLH8b0LlkWs3U9dLXWdzubexJRtzeTN0zpXjiig1pRsUbPCofNrtKoZ2CB4J3wB2XrwBUkIpgh5TNZBVFr-Eb8ETVus4JbHk6MYPPgx3YlKxdQ_MXJxwGEpJND3DpT61MkCaVpoZDlpa_xnzkfSjTC5x4SoA/s2000/_CentricWayhaught2023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1288" data-original-width="2000" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH795oeMCzL1pZXXkbvgKk2qqR3tzD-LpLH8b0LlkWs3U9dLXWdzubexJRtzeTN0zpXjiig1pRsUbPCofNrtKoZ2CB4J3wB2XrwBUkIpgh5TNZBVFr-Eb8ETVus4JbHk6MYPPgx3YlKxdQ_MXJxwGEpJND3DpT61MkCaVpoZDlpa_xnzkfSjTC5x4SoA/w640-h413/_CentricWayhaught2023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Wynonna/Sisters-Centric B: After the original post, I updated the Wynonna/Sisters calendar with three new posters. So, this is the main one now...</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhWAzf8yEn856yRo0Z-59D0IDy92jkr9fLOfaV_ntvo3JCqfasUK0xeTiMFshI8zHATbQAm3rCWEe-x5qahy6wf1eEFoDl5zL9FnhfbDBhXUp5ocr7MQJq5-WCsHqnvdM-J6BkHI4GEueGqGborTFoVSRqiu84sylr_dyLlXDJVe7H7fO21RJQZf1-g/s5900/zz_CentricSisters2023b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3800" data-original-width="5900" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhWAzf8yEn856yRo0Z-59D0IDy92jkr9fLOfaV_ntvo3JCqfasUK0xeTiMFshI8zHATbQAm3rCWEe-x5qahy6wf1eEFoDl5zL9FnhfbDBhXUp5ocr7MQJq5-WCsHqnvdM-J6BkHI4GEueGqGborTFoVSRqiu84sylr_dyLlXDJVe7H7fO21RJQZf1-g/w640-h413/zz_CentricSisters2023b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>IF you still want the "original one" you can order Wynonna/Sisters-Centric A below (the three different calendars are April/Sept/Oct:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifv1cipXzLNEmnmljVc4BCRopEhJTWpw4Ynkg8ONFyKOGM7kQZx3MF0IHJsPmwceARrQZlaTbYlLAYLreyi8BlLzeTknmiC_0Cs2qfbNnfyHDXjQpDroQ8df45bCuwUpzht3WR8-l3otQCDA3l0Bo-2J-ycvq5WpgoSmIONpaVid7nxLR3qURcciC2jA/s2000/_CentricSisters2023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1288" data-original-width="2000" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifv1cipXzLNEmnmljVc4BCRopEhJTWpw4Ynkg8ONFyKOGM7kQZx3MF0IHJsPmwceARrQZlaTbYlLAYLreyi8BlLzeTknmiC_0Cs2qfbNnfyHDXjQpDroQ8df45bCuwUpzht3WR8-l3otQCDA3l0Bo-2J-ycvq5WpgoSmIONpaVid7nxLR3qURcciC2jA/w640-h412/_CentricSisters2023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">---------------------------------</div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OR Choose any 12 from the ~175 knows how many below! (click on image to enlarge it... posters will print clearer than they appear)</h3><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Added in 2023:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOflClzuqALZPcRp8nTlhB4Fe9IkIqXSewZp1IaHk1NNYPtJ6dR11H9HpV4oa25ee2FrH98S89ymXNjQK4wtY4m9IKKPGW7H_8AtMfCIktPzVotfwyJiK60D7WoPWUQaWO3NY83gFPtDX9lxxkrhLrcIC3qiFqm2mCo6hmq_G4ql3NMf1SoPi-AGtUMzKQ/s1200/New2024_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOflClzuqALZPcRp8nTlhB4Fe9IkIqXSewZp1IaHk1NNYPtJ6dR11H9HpV4oa25ee2FrH98S89ymXNjQK4wtY4m9IKKPGW7H_8AtMfCIktPzVotfwyJiK60D7WoPWUQaWO3NY83gFPtDX9lxxkrhLrcIC3qiFqm2mCo6hmq_G4ql3NMf1SoPi-AGtUMzKQ/w400-h300/New2024_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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As the season cascaded through intense episodes our feels (and confusion) started catching up with us. Thus we're a little late in posting (exactly a week late, in fact.)</p><p>NOTE: these answers were all WRITTEN before 412 aired even through they are getting posted after it aired.</p><p>Thanks to those joining us around the firepit this week:</p><p>Earpnado (@earpnado)<br />Lynn (@lynn_rachels)<br />Office (@nedleysoffice)<br />Lindsey (@xfbard)<br />Laura (@usuttontorwort) </p><p>So, without further ado...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4TLPXaWJuv3eeVQOvGQ0TYV_D_2-iP56aqgBWzwFYABPqAi8Bza1mycBESfMEzrDqTYEZdLIEI9Sb8yz57CpcUn-A51a1O0RZ8hzjMBuaSk4gdLS8LIbxifp9gZ6037thF4AG02Zg6H9I/s2048/Round+the+Firepit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4TLPXaWJuv3eeVQOvGQ0TYV_D_2-iP56aqgBWzwFYABPqAi8Bza1mycBESfMEzrDqTYEZdLIEI9Sb8yz57CpcUn-A51a1O0RZ8hzjMBuaSk4gdLS8LIbxifp9gZ6037thF4AG02Zg6H9I/s320/Round+the+Firepit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>1. Let's dive right in: during the episode, were you
convinced at any point that Emily was about to kill or otherwise eliminate a
beloved character and, if so, which one(s)?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn </b>– Never crossed my mind! I have total faith and
trust in Emily! She would not do that! As Wynonna would say, “There is always
another way!”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey –</b> I'm going to be honest, I'm always worried
that a beloved character is going to be killed off. Always! In the middle of
this particular episode I think the character I was MOST worried about losing
was Doc. And going into 411 I wasn't worried about him at all! I mean he
basically died there on the Reaper killing floor. Thank the Garden that
Dark!Waverly just happened to be strolling by. I guess BBD HQ is just around
the river bend from Magpie Ranch. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Surprisingly, I had ZERO concerns about Mercedes surviving
that gunshot to the abdomen. As soon as she was hit my mind said, “Mercedes was
BORN to be a vampire!” And so all week leading up to the episode I just had
Vampire Mercedes living rent free in the Wynonna Earp room in my brain. And I
was ok with that. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Just like every week I was nervous that something bad would
happen to Nicole, that's kind of my personal baseline worry. I mean, they toss
that girl around like a basketball. Eventually she is bound to get seriously
injured. Thankfully, she seems none the worse for wear from being blue
lightning bolted across the forest floor. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I thought it was possible that Waverly might turn to stone
for a while, but I never seriously believed that she would die and never come
back. Wynonna and Nicole just wouldn't allow that to happen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>Never. Well, maybe a little. It was a very
emotional episode all around and we have lost other characters in the past,
which is a natural thing that happens in real life. At the end of the day, I
have always and will always trust Emily Andras.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado – </b>She has literally killed everyone
(sometimes more than once), myself included. For a second I thought
Mercedes might be a goner but then I remembered that redheads can’t actually
die so all is well.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>YES! I was convinced briefly that Doc was
going to be killed off. Then I thought (for a split second) that Waverly was
going to descend those stairs and be trapped up there again. THEN I thought
Waverly was turning Nicole to stone (like Waverly was supposed to be turned to
stone). Even though intellectually I went into the episode convinced no one
would die, in the moment, my blood ran cold a few times (before then being
flooded with relief). Kudos, Emily and gang, for being able to take me to the
edge then pull me back!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2. Doc loaded his gun so that it would misfire... but
he's a vampire and not many things can kill him permanently. What kind of
bullet do you think he loaded his gun with?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> I am not a gun expert, nor up to date on my
vampire folklore, but maybe it was a wooden-tipped bullet that would not fire
correctly in his six-shooter? Thus, causing the misfire, striking Doc in the
heart and killed him?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey – </b>At first I didn't think much about
this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just kind of accepted that Doc
got partially blown up and that he had internal injuries that were killing him.
Never once did it cross my mind that he is a VAMPIRE and thus mostly immortal.
Then I had a conversation with Nedley's Office and she set my mind to spinning.
During season 3 Nicole had a whole magazine full of wooden bullets so I
considered that maybe he loaded his revolver with those. Then I thought maybe
they were regular bullets but that they were dipped in holy water. I guess they
COULD have been special BBD bullets that were meant to kill immortal beings,
but who knows. Then I tapped into my knowledge of how revolvers work and my
thoughts just continued to dig a hole. When Doc loaded his gun incorrectly he
knew that it wouldn't fire properly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>What SHOULD have happened, depending on just how small the bullets were,
is the explosion of the primer would have escaped out of the gaps and that, combined
with the improperly moving bullet, should have blown the cylinder out of the
gun potentially causing serious shrapnel and/or projectile injuries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From what I can tell, Doc's gun was still in
one piece. So yeah, all those words, and I still don't know how or why that
misfire would have been able to mortally wound Doc.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura –</b> It looked like it was a silver-tipped bullet
which I think means Doc had two things going through his head. He knew what the
Clantons were planning and it was finally coming to fruition and that he wasn’t
going to be that killer for them. Like Wynonna says in that duel moment with
Doc, he’s worked so hard and come so far to be a changed man. He wasn’t going
to let the Clantons change him back or hurt the love of his life. The second
part was that while he would be able to save Wynonna in that moment he would
also be able to end his vampiric life. He never wanted to sire someone,
although it saved Mercedes, and he knew deep down that to come full circle in
his life meant that he would need to finally face death. Doc, you’re not just a
sidekick anymore…you never were.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado – </b>At this point I feel like we are watching
different shows, do you think I have ANY idea what the answer to this is?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>The bullets were full of tiny crosses carved
from garlic cloves that had been soaked in holy water, surrounded by a wood
sheath, coated with silver paint, and the gunpowder was mixed with garlic
powder for good measure.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>3. First, Dark Waverly smoking a cigarette. Your
thoughts?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Second, Dark Waverly in
general -- do you think she's truly dark?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She originally indicated to Jolene she'd 'destroy the world', but she
didn't seem intent on that. What are your thoughts on who/what she really is?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn – </b>Dark Angel Waverly smoking was right in
character because it was so different from what Waverly would do. It was an act
of arrogance and a display of a condescending attitude that is so out of
character for our Waverly. As for destroying the world, not on her agenda. Dark
Angel Waverly was on a mission to get the book back in order to close the
Garden. She wanted to be done with these humans on Earth. Dark Angel waverly
would have continued her Guardian duties from the throne if Nicole had not
pledged to be the Shield.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey –</b> The cigarette kind of threw me. Waverly has
shown no inclination toward smoking, and just what would make Dark Waverly want
to smoke in that moment? Up until now Dark Waverly didn't exist, so it's not
like she had a 2 pack a day habit back in the garden and she was desperate for
a nicotine fix. I'll admit, the whole moment was pretty hot, and disconcerting
with just the sheer amount of apathy she showed towards the plight of those
trying to escape, but in the end it didn't really make a whole of sense to me.
Same goes for Dark Waverly in general. She had all this potential, and
foreshadowing, to just reign down hellfire and fury and it didn't come to
fruition. Jolene was all "you shall destroy the world," and Dark
Waverly agreed, but when it all went down Dark Waverly didn't seem all that
interested in doing any harm at all. Basically she wandered around, looking for
her "ill begotten" book and never actually hurt anyone. Kind of like
some hot librarian scorned. And it seems that if Nicole hadn't stopped her she
would have just moseyed up the stairs and back into the garden for all
eternity. So after all that build up, I'm just kind of confused as to what her
intent is/was. I guess she really is a Guardian of the Garden. Her sole purpose
appears to be just sitting on the throne and looking bad ass. And yet she was
easily swayed from her destined mission to be the failsafe and was all like
"sure, these humans can take care of this, no prob."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then poof, she was gone, leaving us to
wonder if she will ever return.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>First thoughts, dayum! But right after that
was, really? Even as Dark Angel would Waverly ever just grab a dead person’s
cigarettes and smoke (or a living person?!) But it fit the scene. I watched the
Jolene scenes over and over including with captions and really it’s Jolene that
says she’s going to destroy the world but Dark Angel Waverly never really says
which world. Will she destroy this 5th realm she comes from? Will she really
DESTROY our own world or just leave and let it succumb to it’s own end whatever
it may be? Or in fact will she destroy the evil in the world which I would
consider Jolene to be a part of hence why Dark Waverly killed her. Honestly, I
think it’s a bit of both where Dark Waverly is looking to just do her duty and
anyone that stands in her way will be dealt with appropriately. Also, there are
still images of Waverly showing through considering Dark Angel Waverly only
temporarily blinded Wynonna, didn’t outright attack Doc, and helped save Doc’s
life in the end. So, while she was stone and hardened to her objective, Dark
Angel Waverly couldn’t fight the light and love that is Waverly Earp (the
Earpiest Earp!).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado –</b> I smoked for the better part of 10 years
(6 years without a cigarette now though) and can attest to the fact that it’s a
terrible habit and very, very hard to quit. That being said, I could
easily get addicted to Dark Waverly smoking a cigarette and I think that would
be even harder to quit. I think Dark Waverly wasn’t really evil, she was
maybe just willing to do something that Waverly wanted to do but would have
trouble doing as herself. Even if Waverly was willing to sacrifice
herself she would still struggle because of the pain she knows it would cause
the people who love her. Maybe by “destroy the world” she meant sacrifice
Waverly because Waverly means the world to those around her and without her the
world is meaningless and NOPE THAT’S ENOUGH OF THAT.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>I had no thoughts about Dark Waverly smoking
a cigarette; she rendered me unable to think because unholy fuck. But then,
combined with how completely unaffected she was by the chaos and terror around her,
it fit right in with the ‘indifference’ that I saw in her last week: that the
opposite of love and light (that is Waverly) is not hate and dark, it’s
indifference. That being said, I still have some confusion about the Dark Angel
Waverly character. She didn't seem so intent on destroying the world anymore. Maybe
she said that to Jolene from a much more personal level -- Jolene has been
Waverly's personal demon so 'destroying the world' might actually be destroying
Waverly's world (the lives of the people in her life) since going to The Garden
permanently certainly would do that. And, again, Waverly as the Dark Angel was
aware that’s what would happen to her world and the people in it, but she just
didn’t care. Which is sooooo heartbreaking. Ultimately, seeing more of this
Dark Angel is something I desperately want, not just for aesthetic of it (lol)
but because I just feel there is so much more of her to explore and to see when
/ how she comes out and how Nicole / Wynonna interact with her.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>4. Nicole pistol whipped Graham and Jeremy served him up
for Freddie... Graham was a human but maybe more evil than some of the
imprisoned demons? What do you think of Jeremy's decision?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> I have no problem with Nicole pistol whipping
Graham so her friends could escape. I have no problem with Jeremy serving him
up to Freddy! It matters not to me that Graham was human. He was an unjust
monster and needed to be dealt with! Karma is a bitch!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey – </b>I think that Jeremy is fed up with BBD and
their protocol of just watching, not helping, and then choosing the most
extreme reactionary methods when the shit hits the fan. I also think that he
knows that not all the non-humans in Purgatory are a threat and that they too
deserve to live in peace. Purgatory is on its own now, and I feel like Jeremy
is ready to work with Nicole to help keep the GRT safe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And if it took eliminating Graham then that
was a step that Jeremy (and Nicole) were both willing to take.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura –</b> I think it shows Jeremy’s growth knowing that
he’d have to suspend some of his “too good” in order to protect those he loves.
While we didn’t always get a ton of Jeremy scenes this season, the ones we did
showed his tremendous growth of character and I loved Varun’s take on it. Even
among the family right? Jeremy took a protective approach and really pushed
back on them when he knew it was right to do so.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado –</b> It might be the most badass thing I’ve
ever seen him do. I know this because felt it in my groin.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>I was really surprised by Jeremy! That was
hard core! But, I do think this season they've been exploring a lot about how
some 'Demons' (Casey, Freddie) may actually be much better than some humans
(the brain eating guy, Graham). And WHEN there is a Season 5, I'm sure they'll
explore this more as humans and demons have to learn to live together in
Purgatory.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>5. So, Doc as the Clanton heir and being determined to
seek 'justice' for the Clantons was... something. Do you think it makes sense
he's the most hated by the Clantons and what did you like or hate most about
his showdown with Wynonna?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn – </b>We all wondered what Mam had up her sleeve for
Doc and this was it. If Mam would have lived, she would have done the same thing
to him that Cleo did. I felt like Doc would figure it out and come to find out,
he did! Yes, it makes perfect sense that Doc Holliday would be the most hated
person by the Clantons because he was constantly cleaning up after Wyatt and
his brothers. The showdown between Wynonna and Doc was a cat-and-mouse game
that was both thrilling and heart-breaking to watch.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey – </b>Yes, I think it makes perfect sense. When
they have talked about the OK Corral in the past it was always made clear that
Doc was the one who shot Ike Clanton. So even though Wyatt was there, and the
modern day Clantons saw him as their enemy, it WOULD be Doc who would be their
most hated enemy and thus the Clanton heir when it was transferred by Cleo. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Clanton Doc was a tough pill to swallow. He was just so
un-Doc-like. Even when he is at odds with Wynonna or another member of Team
Earp he is never purposefully cruel. And this version of Doc was, for lack of a
better descriptor, and asshole. Feeling the venom in his voice and in his
movements was like a physical blow. That was probably the part I disliked the
most. What I liked is that it showed such immense contrast between Clanton Doc
and our Doc. It showed just how hatred can twist and distort a person, or
family, until there isn't anything left of who they started as. As I watched it
all play out I hurt for OUR Doc, basically stuck inside a vessel of revenge and
not being able to do anything to stop what was happening in the moment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>Yes, totally makes sense and shows that the
Clantons knew who the real gunfighter was back in the ‘old west’ days. And the
writers clued us in back in the 4a episodes when Doc was explaining to Wynonna
exactly how things went down at the OK Corral and Doc’s handling of situations.
I love our Wynonna Writers and Emily knows how to play the long game. She’s had
this for Doc and knew how a man who had come to the lowest points of life would
come back to be the Doc we all love. Beautiful and no one will ever be a better
Doc Holliday than Tim Rozon. Ever.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado – </b>Wynonna and Doc have such a deep history
and connection and in the end it’s what saved them. I was admittedly
drunk by that scene and missed the part where Doc became the Clanton heir, but
once my roommate explained that part to me I found it to be a really great
scene. Any scene with Tim and Mel is art, and this scene felt like a
climax of all of the things that have happened since Wynonna shot Holt in the
back. As with any great climax, it was perfectly timed and well worth the
wait. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>It makes total sense. It was Doc that
started it all. But it was whiplash seeing Doc like that. He was, in many ways,
darker than Dark Angel Waverly. He was cruel, and heartless, and ruthless. Talking
about "Earp whore land" and calling Wynonna a bitch and threatening
Rachel. I both loved and hate it. Loved it because Tim SOLD IT. Hated it
because Tim SOLD IT and just hearing those words come out of Doc's mouth hurt.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>6. Taking you back to highschool, compare and contrast
Cleo as the Clanton Heir and Wynonna as the Earp Hier. How are they similar and
how are they different?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will be
graded on originality and completeness.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> I am cashing in my “One Free Assignment Pass”
on this one! I cannot do another compare and contrast assignment! It is just
not in me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i>(Grade: A for creativity, C-
for pulling the teacher card)</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey – </b>6 – I loved this question when Jill and I
were talking about it the other day, and now I am like UGH, this is SO HARD.
Ok, here it goes...<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Both Cleo and Wynonna are reluctant heirs with complicated
family histories. Cleo suffered years of abuse at the hands of Mam Clanton, who
assumed that it would be one of her sons that would take up the mantle. So she
was ill prepared for the responsibility. Cleo has been unable to adapt and
wield the power she holds the way Mam would have wanted her to. Instead, she is
taking every opportunity to try and pawn it off on someone else. To rid herself
of her burden. Cleo doesn't care enough and isn't strong enough to bear up to
her legacy. She just wants out. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wynonna was also a reluctant heir. When she first turned 27
she didn't even believe that the Earp Curse was a real thing, but over time she
came to accept and embrace her role. Like Cleo, Wynonna also suffered a
lifetime of abuse at the hands of her family. First Ward, and then a more
passive form of abuse by the Gibson's who shipped her off to a mental hospital.
Unlike Cleo though, Wynonna used that history to make herself stronger. She
built a wall around her emotions that made her more prepared to take on the
role of Earp heir. Wynonna ultimately embraced the title of heir, and found
that she actually flourished in fulfilling her legacy. Wynonna is strong, and
she has come to realize that while yes, her task is not always pleasant, she
has to face up to it every day in order to keep herself and those she cares
about safe. Wynonna shoulders the mantle of her legacy, she stays, and she
fights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i>(Grade: D- for being one of
the two assholes that came up with this question / A- for mentioning the ‘passive
form of abuse by the Gibsons’ as I’d never really thought of it that way).<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura –</b> Whoa, whoa, whoa. No one said there’d be
grades! Look both Cleo and Wynonna were saddled with something neither wanted and,
frankly, dealing with the sins of the ancestors is crap. But it happens doesn’t
it, that’s what is even crappier. How they handled this were two very different
ways. Wynonna turned a corner and found the love of her family to guide her in
order to not only finish this heir business but leave it in the past where it
belongs. It’s taken her some time to do so but what she does now is for herself
and love, not out of some sense of responsibility for this heir crap. Cleo went
bonkers and while off the hinges because of what she’s had to endure is
somewhat understandable, she had a choice. Many choices in fact just like
Wynonna. She chose what she felt would help her and keep her safe while also
finally getting away from the Clanton heir crap but she also did it out of
selfishness and in a very selfish way, dangerous manner. So, I get it, and I
would love to see more of her because I don’t think not being the heir anymore
means she’s less of a pain in the ass, but I’m glad she’s gone because she was
too erratic to deal with. <i>(Grade: A for using ‘crap’ four times / B+ for calling
Cleo erratic (it would have been an A if it had been ‘erratic (For freedom!)’)<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado – </b>They are both hot badass bitches that were
saddled with curses they didn’t ask for. I am deeply in love with both of
them. They both say fuck a lot. You should know that I skipped most
of high school. <i>(Grade: A for content / B- for not meeting minimum number of
lines – you should have increased your margin size to help you, sorry, that’s highschool)<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>It's interesting the more I think about it
and I think for the next year we might come up with more things. Cleo as forced
into it unwillingly through the abuse of her mother; Wynonna didn't get the
abuse that Willa did but was nevertheless forced into it. Cleo seemed to dislike
the idea of it until she got it then she seemed all in (unlike her brothers who
seemed to never like the idea of it and asked to be released when given the
chance). And from the start Cleo seemed to very much enjoy toying with Demons
(example: the chili cook off) and I don't think Wynonna really felt like it was
a game...though, near the end when she went jollily into the forest one start
to wonder. In conclusion, I like Wynonna better. <i>(Grade: D- for being one of
the two assholes that came up with this question / B because I can’t believe I mentioned
Willa’s hard life).<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>7. Wynonna seemed to give up and almost accept that Dark
Angel Waverly was going to take Waverly from her and asked only that she save
Doc before she took her sister away. Tell us how much you cried during that
scene and any other thoughts about that decision(?) of hers.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> This was another gut-wrenching scene that
produced water works that are not usually present! Wynonna had a perfect right
to ask for Dark Angel Waverly’s help to bring Doc back. Wynonna had just told
Doc that her pain never ends, so she deserved this tradeoff, if her Waverly was
going to be taken away. I was relieved when Doc awoke! Never a doubt that he
would, but I think I was holding my breath anyway.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey – </b>That scene wrecked me. Even when I think
about it now I can feel the emotion welling up. Wynonna's "please don't
go" will forever be etched in pain in my heart. I can't even imagine what
it would feel like to know that the one person that you have been living for is
suddenly no longer herself and that the being that she has become is just going
to walk away and never look back. By this point in the episode Wynonna had been
through the wringer. Dark Waverly had blinded her, she was forced into a duel
with the man that she loves, and now she is facing the loss of her two greatest
loves. What's left for her? She knows that Dark Waverly is going to fulfill her
destiny so she grabs on to the one thing she has left. Doc. Wynonna's worst
fear in this life is to be left all alone. And in that moment she was seconds
away from being just that. Alone. No Waverly, no Doc. And we saw all that
emotion pour out of her when she pleaded for Dark Waverly to save Doc and then
to stay. And suddenly I'm crying again....yeah, so basically that is what I got
out of that scene. Pain. So. Much. Pain.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>Ask me how much I didn’t cry during this
episode, it’ll be less amount of time. Wynonna couldn’t lose both of them but I
think she also knew that she wasn’t the only one who could save Waverly from
staying Dark Angel Waverly. If we learned nothing this season is that the bond
between Nicole and Wynonna has grown as well and they both trust each other to
protect Waverly in their own way. So while she was already hurting and hoping
that Dark Angel Waverly would save Doc, she still had to try to get her Waverly
back. In the end though, I think she knew in her heart that Nicole would be
able to save Waverly and she trusted in the love Wynonna has for Nicole. I mean
they are best friends (and soon to be sister-in-laws).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado –</b> I’m not so sure that she accepted it as
much as she knew she couldn’t be the one to stop everything anymore. That’s
something I don’t think S1 Wynonna could’ve done – believed that somehow
someone else on her team could possibly take a big final stand. I think that
showed a lot of trust in the relationships she has with those around her – she
knows she doesn’t have to fight alone anymore. Dark Waverly was right, Wynonna
has done enough. In this episode everyone got to be a hero – Rachel, Doc,
Mercedes, Cleo, Jeremy, Wynonna, Waverly, Nicole, Nedley, Billy. They all had a
moment where they made a decision that contributed to everyone being OK. Wynonna
has spent years surrounding herself with her family and found family and those
choices all lead to the ones that were made in this episode. One of the
greatest lessons all of us can take from this show is that while sometimes you
need to be the hero, a true hero also knows when not to be.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office –</b> I cried A LOT. I also sat there with my
mouth open. Just a moment before she refused to shoot Doc because "there's
always another way" and then Waverly comes and Wynonna has no more fight
left in her. Maybe she felt death is pretty permanent, even in Doc's case so
saving his life was the first priority, then going and getting Waverly back
some how was the second... but I still was pretty moved by that. Her holding on
to the book and sobbing, "Please don't go..." I will never get over
that.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>8. Vampire Mercedes. Exapand and expound.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn – </b>Mercedes was born to be a Vampire! She will be
the Queen of the Clan very soon and I am here for it!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey –</b> Oh vampire Mercedes. Ok. When Mercedes was
shot in 410 I immediately thought, oh, make her a vampire! That's how she will
survive! So, I wasn't surprised when it ultimately went down that way. I mean,
she's right Mercedes was BORN to be a vampire. All that sex appeal and sass,
now focused in one immortal woman. Her life is going to be a bang fest. The
world is NOT ready! Then once it came to fruition she certainly didn't
disappoint. One of my favorite lines from the whole episode is when she says
something to the effect of "no more dieting, I will eat who I want!"
I wanted to cheer "yas, Queen!" And trust me, I can't pull that off.
I am in no way cool enough. So yeah, I totally want to see how she handles that
going forward. Can't you just see it, Mercedes, Vampire Queen of Purgatory!
Nice!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>I mean, what else can you say but Dani
Fucking Kind. Could anyone have played being turned into a vamp any better?! It
was a perfect change for Mercedes who is always helping her friends and yet is,
well Mercedes. Plus that scene! Show me a more iconic Mercedes line than “suck
me off already,” go ahead, I’ll wait. I can’t expand on it, it was too perfect
as is. Except again to say. Dani. Fucking. Kind.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado – </b>Yes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>I like her quite a bit.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>9. So... Nicole is the shield now, joining the guardian
and the champion. What do you think this might mean for Nicole? Do you think
that she made the promise thinking she could figure out a way out of it in the
future or do you think she was all in?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn – </b>I know Nicole will take her added duty as the
Angel’s Shield very seriously. She will continue to be the best Sheriff of
Purgatory since Randy Nedley! Being the shield, will only cement her commitment
to the people of Purgatory, herself and to her family. Nicole is ALL IN<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey – </b>I think Nicole as the Angel's Shield is
genius. For four seasons all Nicole has ever wanted is to matter, and to be
included, and to help with whatever strangeness was going on in Purgatory. And
time and time again she has been pushed to the periphery. I think being left
behind when Wynonna went into the Garden to save Waverly was a breaking point
for her. Not only was she STILL being left behind, but then she had to endure a
year and a half without everyone she loves. It was made clear in 410 that
Nicole was done with that. Then you add the Waverly connection. As Waverly's
partner there is a certain responsibility that Nicole holds to help keep her
safe. And while Nicole was always ready and willing to do whatever it took to
uphold that responsibility she oft came up against Wynonna who still saw herself
as Waverly's only protector, sometimes against Nicole herself (ahem, 203
through 205, I'm looking at you!). Wynonna is slowly, and reluctantly accepting
that Nicole is now holds an equal role in ever present task of keeping Waverly
safe. Now, by Nicole becoming the Angel's Shield she has finally fully stepped
into the role she has always wanted. And by binding herself to Waverly for all
eternity she has become both her partner and her protector.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do I think that Nicole made her pledge with the thought that
she could somehow get out of it later? No. I absolutely don't. I think that in
that moment, with Dark Waverly standing on the stairs about to take her love
into the Garden forever Nicole did what her heart told her to do. She found a
way to keep Waverly with her AND she found a way to live up what she has always
been. A protector. Of Waverly, of Purgatory, and now of the entire GRT. Really,
I think that that one moment is what Nicole's entire personal arc was leading
up to. Nicole IS fair, Nicole IS just, and Nicole IS the absolute right person
for the job. It's just a perk that she now gets to keep Waverly with her.
Waverly said that Nicole “sacrificed” herself to save her, I don't see it that
way. I see it as Nicole finally stepping into the role she was always meant to
play, the ULTIMATE Sheriff. It's really quite the hero arc and I love it, for
Nicole and for me, who only wants good things for my Sheriff. And now, like
Kate said WAY back in 401, there are 3 powerful, and equal women standing guard
at the door of the GRT. Angel Waverly, Wynonna the Champion, and Nicole the
Shield. SO good...<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>I think it means Nicole is finally exactly
where she was always meant to me. Have a I mentioned the long game that Emily
has played? I think she made the promise because she knew it was going to be
that way for her as Waverly’s shield/protector whether or not it was the 5th
realm pulling it from her. Like she said, “where you go, I go.” She had already
made the promise to Waverly now she just made sure that all realms were aware
and she got a wicked tattoo to go along with it. Win-win. Nicole has always
been drawn to the GRT and frankly there was a reason so even as a child she was
going to be there and come back as an adult. Not that it wasn’t her choice,
because she always had a choice. And she chose to see why the GRT and
Purgatory, and then she chose Waverly. If it’s meant to be, let it be (baby,
just let it be).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado – </b>I don’t think she has any plans to try to
get out of anything. She was right, everything she loves is already
there. They’ve all spent so much time protecting Purgatory, they might as
well hang out and enjoy it now. Did you know there’s grass in
Canada? And honestly when your florist is a werewolf what else do you need
to see?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>I think it was in Bridget's interview with
Kat that Kat said in that moment Nicole would have made any deal at ALL to keep
Waverly safe. So, in that moment, I think Nicole was all in. I don't think
there is anything she wouldn't have given up for Waverly. And over time, I can
imagine her getting wistful that she can't leave, mostly because she can't give
Waverly what Waverly might want (going on adventures), and I don't think she'd
be opposed to looking into what it might take to lift the boundary, but if
'lifting that boundary' can't be done safely for all in the GRT, I think she
won't do it and won't ultimately regret her decision.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>10. We totally didn't ask everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>What didn't we ask and what is the answer?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn – </b>I guess my only question left is what about
Eve? I keep thinking that maybe I missed something, but I don’t think so?! So,
in answer to my question, I guess we will find out in Episode 12?!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey – </b>Do you have any more tears left to
cry?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes. And I think once I start I'm
not going to be able to stop crying for a while. I'm not ready to let these characters
go and I have a lot of emotions left to process. I think it's going to be a
long weekend, but first, we have a wedding to attend.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>Will we survive ep 412? Does Wynonna get a
cool tattoo now too? Why did Nicole need to get thrown 100 feet after making
such a promise? And more importantly, will Billy be allowed on Earp homestead
now that he’s technically the Clanton heir? All these questions and more on the
next episode…whoops, sorry lost my way there for a moment. The answer is I make
guesses and I’ve been wrong more times than right. Although the crew that zooms
the episodes with me on Fridays were all correct about vamping Mercedes. As
soon as we saw the teaser for ep 411 we were like “well, we see her walking
down the hallway so she must be okay” and then at the exact same time a few of
us turned and said “but maybe she’s now vampire Mercedes!” Yes, after five
years I have finally read Emily Andras’ mind! Not really but getting one right
felt like I was the Earpin’ Kreskin.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado –</b> The last few weeks I’ve made comments that
I am a tad worried about literal child, Rachel – she is clearly truant, working
at a bar, and has an on again off again thing with a Reaper. And this
week they said you know what she’s missing? A gun! All I’m saying
is like maybe someone could look into cyber school or something. Just a
class or two to take between wielding firearms and being held hostage by
Reapers. Also I chose to write about this instead of any actual feelings
about the upcoming finale because my shield is to deflect actual feelings
with dumbassery. My shield might not be quite as hot as our resident
ginger sheriff, but I still find it to be generally effective. See you on
the other side. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>WHERE THE FUCK IS EVE!??!?!?! My answer:
Season 5.<o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-45381972910693972452021-04-01T10:54:00.003-04:002021-04-01T10:55:01.765-04:00Round the Firepit, Season 4 Episode 10 of Wynonna Earp<p> So this week was a DOOZY, right?!? We couldn't contain ourselves to just 8 questions this week -- we have 11 questions! The first 5 are not Waverly-centric which leaves the last five to be all very Waverly-Centric. Buckle up because we're in for a wild ride the next couple of eps!</p><p>We have five commentators joining us tihs we</p><p>Earpnado (@earpnado)<br />Lynn (@lynn_rachels)<br />Office (@nedleysoffice)<br />Lindsey (@xfbard)<br />Laura (@usuttontorwort) </p><p>Let's get to it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWzMkYYo7Lm8CbIp9HeLIFDdHEtSAuUIkGADlBt2WOFtaISQyB3U5AVHkF7f9LL2-EQb_6kUe7seiHfI0PSD_7R51IlqVGBKsz5b4lNYo8b533TY5elvol__fZ8kLgCTcRzni2SDGqlAe/s2048/Round+the+Firepit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWzMkYYo7Lm8CbIp9HeLIFDdHEtSAuUIkGADlBt2WOFtaISQyB3U5AVHkF7f9LL2-EQb_6kUe7seiHfI0PSD_7R51IlqVGBKsz5b4lNYo8b533TY5elvol__fZ8kLgCTcRzni2SDGqlAe/s320/Round+the+Firepit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>1. Give us a few words that just describes your
initial reaction to this episode.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>Wow, that was a lot of stuff covered in an
hour! I am going to have to watch it several more times just to take it all in!
*Dark Angel Waverly…what a way to end the episode!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>What? Huh? How? Why?! The fuck? What the
fuck?! Jesus, what’s next? No idea.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado –</b> I took one look at Waverly with the
shorts and the wings and the thigh highs and the leg band thing and the arm
cuffs and forgot every word in the English language. Just assume I felt
and am feeling every single emotion that has ever existed when I think about
what happened in this episode and the fact that we may only have two eps left
and NOPE THAT’S ENOUGH OF THAT.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>I feel like the best way to describe it
for me is “expected.” Not in the “I knew what was going to happen” way, but
more in the way of the fact that we have been building to something BIG with
Waverly for a while now. They have
talked about her dark corners, her anger, and her inability to harness the
power she apparently possesses that it was only a matter of time before that
broke free. Now we get to see if Waverly
is who we think she is, or if those dark parts of herself will win out.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> Holy fuck. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">That was my initial reaction. And it’s been three days since it aired but that’s
still my general reaction. I barely breathed during all the Jolene scenes. It seemed
clear that Waverly was going to go dark but when she actually did, it was just
stunning and heart stopping. It’s still stunning and heart stopping.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>2. Before Wynonna chose Cloe, she chose Jeremy over
Doc. Was that motivated by the continuing bad blood between Wynonna and Doc or
something else?</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn </b>– No, Wynonna’s decision was not motivated at
all by the issues she and Doc have been having. Wynonna knew that Jeremy was
working on something that helps combat the fog and thought he was the best
choice. But, when she saw Cleo, Wynonna knew that Cleo was the only real chance
of getting to Waverly. Using the Reaper was a great plan, just too bad he was
overpowered by Jolene.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura –</b> No, even when Wynonna is angry she has a
way to compartmentalize that and focus on what needs to be done. I mean she’s
clearly hurt and angry with Waverly but she’s not just giving up and she’s
listening to Nicole, then making a plan to do something else to get Waverly
back. So Wynonna at first choosing Jeremy was her doing what a she does, what a
hero does. You have to make the tough decisions and sometimes that means you
choose one person over another, here it’s Jeremy over Doc (then of course Cleo
over them all). I knew as soon as Wynonna went with Cleo it was because of the
Reapers and being able to have one take her to Waverly. It was the smart
decision. And like Nicole before when she told Doc she knew they’d figure out
how to help him, well Wynonna knew they’d figure out how to get everyone out
safely later too.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado –</b> Nah, Jeremy is the fog expert now that
NOELLE CARBONE KILLED CASEY, so choosing Jeremy made a ton of sense. To be fair I too would have chosen Chloe, but
likely for different reasons than Wynonna did.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey –</b> I don’t think so. I think in THAT moment Wynonna needed the
person who would be most helpful to her.
And Jeremy was the one who had been doing research/work on the fog. It
was obvious (to me at least) that she regrets SO MANY things that have happened
between her and Doc. And as much as it hurt her, she had to leave him behind in
that moment in order to try and save her sister.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office – </b>I actually don’t think it was motivated
by bad blood. I think she would have loved to have Doc by her side, but her
priority had to be getting Waverly back and the person that would have the best
chance to do that wasn’t Doc, it was Jeremy (since he had been working with and
had a better understanding of the Fog). I think her barely there brush of his
cheek was her way of telling him that, too.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>3. The argument between the Earp Sisters in front of
the homestead was brutal. Create a scale of between 1 and [your choice] and
then place how much this scene hurt you on that scale and then tell us if you
think the words they exchanged were out of line or truthful or both.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>Not good at putting my feelings on a scale.
I thought it was very brave of Waverly and Nicole to step up and try to help
Wynonna. Tough love can be just that, tough. Even though there was a lot of
truth in Waverly’s words, I know in my heart that she did not mean for her
comments to come out the way they did. Unfortunately, Wynonna was not receptive
to the intervention and the defensive wall went up and she fired back at
Waverly. Sisters fight, sisters say things they regret, but these sisters love
each other to the moon and back, so all will be fine!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura –</b> So brutal and it’s often the ones we love
most that we hurt the most, isn’t it? My scale is 1 to 12 and this scene hurt
me at a 25. But also shows just how much love is between the sisters and where
each of them is at right now. Waverly and Wynonna are so much alike with
Wynonna keeping her pain and what she has to carry inside, trying to keep
everyone safe and maybe not handling it as well as she could. But then who is
Waverly to judge that when she’s only shared with Doc about the book and how sitting
on the throne in the Garden made her feel. All of which I don’t she’d share
with anyone either if Doc hadn’t been there first hand to witness it but there
she is, holding it inside with how dangerous and scared she is about her
angelic powers. They both said some very hurtful things, and I think Waverly
did go too far in how she attacked Wynonna. Once again I’m reminded of ep 104
with finding out Waverly had been holding some resentment back toward Wynonna.
We think it’s okay to hold these thoughts and feelings in to protect the ones
we love but really it’s protecting us and then sometimes we lash out at them
instead. I thought about my answer some more and realized that I really am
angry at both of them in this moment. Yes, I do think Wynonna is in trouble and
she needs to get out of this drinking, passing out, and killing mode (more the
drinking issue) so Waverly was completely in the right to stage an
intervention. And really when Waverly has pointed out some of the not so good
things in the past, Wynonna has listened and worked with her sister to figure
things out and solve them. This time she lashes out and storms off, and maybe
it’s because she’s at her lowest point but damn it Wynonna no need to get mean
about things. Waverly may have been starting in a good place with talking to
Wynonna but she got mean really fast and I’m not entirely sure it’s just the
underpinning of Dark Waverly either. I think Waverly’s frustration and trying
to have things good in her life, for all the people she loves not just her and
Nicole, boiled over and she took it out on Wynonna. Is she jealous still?
Doubtful. Is she upset that she has to keep being the one who calms, soothes,
and is the most sensible, probably so. But Waverly you of all people should
know better than to put the sins of the parent on the child. Too far Waves, too
far.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>I have 5ish sisters and let me tell you
– no one can ever say the shit to you that your sister can. It may have seemed brutal, and it was, but
honestly sisters are the only ones who can get away with that level of
brutality. We know where your jugular is
better than anyone else and the exact time to go for it. But we also know that the love between
sisters can overcome absolutely anything, so no sister blow is ever fatal. Forget that I said sister blow.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>It was pretty brutal. I’m going to be simple here and use a scale
of 1 to 10. For me I would say it was
about an 8. Yeah, they said a LOT of things, but I don’t think there was anything
that they can’t come back from. Like most arguments, a lot of what they said to
each other contains bits of truth. Yes,
Wynonna does what she does to keep people safe, but as of late is that ALL it
is? And Waverly was also correct in
saying that Wynonna’s drinking and reckless behavior presents a problem that
they really need to deal with. Now, were
they out of line? Yes and no. Sometimes the truth hurts, but that doesn’t make
it any less true. Unfortunately there are times that we hurt the ones that we
love when we ourselves are hurting. My thought is that both Earp sisters regret
the way in which some of those things were said, but perhaps this blow up was
necessary for them to move forward and try to deal with the issues that are,
for lack of a better phrase, driving a wedge between them.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> On a scale of 1 to dislocating my
shoulder, that scene was having both shoulders dislocated at the same time. It
was so painful to watch them attack each other and deliver verbal barbs that they
knew would land and hurt. Was there truth in their words? A little? But more I
think they were what they knew the other believed to be true; they were the
other one’s fears and they exploited those fears… which was made it hurt so
much. As I said on Earp Sister Feels episode, there is a part of me that thinks
Wynonna was being more unfair in that it’s not Waverly’s fault for being happy;
she’s done nothing wrong. Wynonna worked so hard to make sure Waverly could be
happy and now that Waverly is happy, Wynonna seems angry at her for it. I
understand where Wynonna is coming from and why she feels the way she feels,
but intellectually I also don’t think it’s fair of Wynonna.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>4. Rachel never likes that the 'grown ups' never tell
Rachel what's going on with Billy. Now, Wynonna didn't tell her it was Billy
leading her into the fog (and to his death). Do you think Rachel will mind when
she finds this out?</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>You keep asking these questions about what
a teenager will do, and I keep answering that I have not a clue what Rachel
will do. I will stick with that answer. I have no idea!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>I do think Rachel will mind because it’s
just one more adult who isn’t being completely honest with her. In her defense,
Wynonna didn’t know until she saw it was Billy but I think she had a inkling
that it would be him based on the look she gave Cleo. My guess Cleo will tell,
if Rachel didn’t hear Cleo saying “goodbye brother” before Wynonna left. My
guess is she probably did because in the next ep’s teaser it looked like Cleo
was leaving with Rachel in the passenger seat of her car. Rachel is a teenager
and really lost so much, been through hell again and again, and I think after
witnessing all of this in Purgatory she might have that point where she’s like
‘I’m done, I’m out!’ Wynonna did when she was about Rachel’s age, right? I
don’t know that’ll it’ll stick or that Rachel won’t end up coming back to help
in someway, maybe even stop Cleo from doing whatever it is she’s planning on
because I think there’s still something there for Cleo to do. This is the
second biggest ‘X’ factor to come out of 410 for me, not knowing what she’s
going to do in the end.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>Oh no, teenage girls are famous for
being very understanding and never ever seeking revenge. I’m sure that will be totally fine,
especially after she spent the whole episode trying to bond with Wynonna. They’ll probably watch some Tik Tok videos
together and laugh and laugh.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>Does Rachel find out at all? I mean
there is a LOT going on right now…. Ultimately, I would say she probably does
as it seems that she attempts to use the Clanton marking skill herself. Maybe it’s to see if she can find Billy,
maybe it is for a more nefarious purpose.
At the end of the day I think Rachel is going to be upset, in the way
that most teenagers are upset when something happens with their first “love,”
but I also think that Rachel now has a more eyes wide open perspective about
what all happens in Purgatory. And maybe
that will soften the blow of Wynonna lying to her once again. I guess time will tell.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office – </b>I’m sure she won’t mind at all. Nothing will
go wrong. Upset teenagers make super rational decisions. It will be fine. Considering
that Rachel really looks up to Wynonna, it’s not going to hurt even more when
she knows it was Wynonna that took Billy to his death, knew that she was doing
it, and didn’t tell Rachel that even when she asked. It will be fine. Mhm.</p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>5. Nicole stood her ground and insisted on being the
one to go into the fog with Casey. Was she correct in demanding to go? What
were your thoughts on that scene?</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>Yes, I do believe it was Nicole’s turn. She
stood her ground, explained her reasoning and would not take no for an answer.
I really like this entire scene. The best part was when Wynonna fixed Nicole’s
mask and their eyes looked deeply at each other with a mutual love for Waverly
and respect for each other.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>Hell yes she was correct! Time and time
again Nicole let Wynonna go and help Waverly, or Nedley, or Doc, or whomever.
Granted Nicole was there for the townspeople during those times as well and she
had her hands full with other nasties, but it was definitely her turn as far as
getting to Waverly. Nicole kept the homestead safe, kept Purgatory safe as much
as they let her, and helped Wynonna get to the Garden. Not to mention that it’s
showing that Wynonna needs to realize fully that she’s not the only one in
Waverly’s life nor the only one who will be by her side forever. Nicole is also
a hero and will go wherever Waverly does, and now it’s her turn to showcase
that to the world (and Earps). Also, the look between Wynonna and Nicole when
Wynonna fastened the mask on was so, so good. This is how you know you have two
great actors who can speak without words and their shared looks said “I trust
you, you’re my bf, she’s must sister, you got this” and “I’m coming back, I’ve
got her, we’ve got this, and you’re my bf.” How do we not have 10 seasons of
this! Wynaught forever!!!</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>After 18 months of foreplay, I’d say
Nicole deserved a big finish. Our poor
ginger sheriff has been dying to help and DO SOMETHING. It’s a testament to their friendship and how
much she trusts Nicole that Wynonna ultimately agreed. Melanie Scrofano’s face (big fan of the face)
did such incredible work in the few seconds after Nicole declared that it was
her fucking turn. I legit teared up at
Nicole being vulnerable enough to admit that she needed this and then Wynonna
trusting her so much that she agreed to let Nicole go in her place to save the
most important thing in the world to both of them.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>Yes, she was absolutely correct in
demanding to go. Not only because she
was left behind when Wynonna went into the garden, but also because as
Waverly’s fiancé she now has equal “rights” as Wynonna when it comes to the
responsibility of trying to keep Waverly safe. I think this scene not only
depicted that Nicole still carries the scars of her 18 months alone and
continues to live with the fear that she will be left alone once again, but
also that Wynonna is still struggling with the idea that she isn’t the most
important person in Waverly’s life anymore. What this scene shows is Wynonna’s
acknowledgement of Nicole’s place in Waverly’s life, that she trusts her to
keep her sister safe, AND that she is working toward a point where she doesn’t
immediately jump to “only I can save her.”</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> I have to say the way Kat Barrell
delivered that line that it was her turn and the crack in voice, it stopped me
just as short as it stopped Wynonna. Brilliant. But to be honest, I couldn’t
quite figure out her motivation. I mean, *was* she the right person for that
job? Should she have really been the one to go in there? Or was she just
terrified of being alone again and so she’d rather die than lose Waverly again.
Being willing to die doesn’t necessarily make you the best choice for the job.
But, since Wynonna agreed to it, I know that at least Wynonna believed that if
she wasn’t a better choice than Wynonna, she was at least as good a choice.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>6. Okay, we don't even have a question other than:
Dark Waverly. Terrifying? Expected? Unexpected? Hot? What are your thoughts?</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>Dark Angel Waverly in tonight’s episode was
unexpected in the way she was released. Having Jolene return to pull it out of
her was both interesting and gut-wrenching. I figured we would eventually have
to see Waverly in her angel state but was completely caught off guard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wow, how intense were those cabin scenes!
Zoie and Dom were incredible and oh so brilliant! I have faith in Emily and
just tightening up my seat belt because the bus ride over the next two weeks
may get a little bumpy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>I would like to point out that Dark
Waverly is everything beyond my wildest imaginations. I love this wardrobe
department, the SPFX crew, and DPC because y’all took it to a whole new level
here. I have 300 pages of notes, everyone ready (not really 300 but close!)?
Deep down I figured that she wasn’t exactly like Dad because he was loving and
good, and saved Nicole as an angel. Yet Waverly when she sat on the throne
turned a little nasty, maybe that’s too much, how about forceful. I think
whatever happened in the Garden since Julian and JC left turned it a bit on its
kiester and I’m sure Bulshar didn’t help things in that respect either. The
other thought related to why it’s Dark Waverly and not Light Waverly , is it
#WayDark (spit balling here) would be how she came to fully embrace her angelic
side. It was through the rage and pain that Jolene was able to pull out of
Waverly so therefore it was the darkness that took over. If Waverly had
embraced it through love and compassion, much like her healing Mercedes,
bringing Julian to life and helping Doc in season 3, then she’d have come
through it in a lighter manner. I’d like to go back to the look, which really
we’ve only seen teased at this point, of Dark Waverly. It’s not the costume as
much but don’t get me wrong the outfits are spot on. I mean dayum! But the
subtle changes to Waverly’s character and facial expressions is all Dominique.
And Dom reaches another new level with just the few clips and two scenes Dark
Waverly has been in already. I can’t wait to see her interactions with Wynonna
and Nicole in ep 411 and 412. Yes, 412 because there’s no way I can see Dark Waverly
only lasting an episode. There’s too much ground to cover right?! Like Wynonna
says, she’s terrifying and beautiful. Also, Jolene said she’d destroy the world
but it wasn’t clear to me anyway which world especially after she tells Wynonna
she’s done. Did she mean as in the world will end so night-night? Or did she
mean “hey, you did a great job as the heir but it’s my turn to finish them all
off?” and she’s going to destroy all the demons and monsters once and for all?
She clearly is going after BBD which needs to be got but is she going after
them, the demons/monsters they have jailed up, the humans no matter their
allegiance? I have no fucking idea but bring it all on!</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>Have I mentioned that my type is dark
and trouble? It’s like the Wynonna
writers crawled into my brain and said “here, we got this for you”. Throw in Dom P-C and I MAY NOT SURVIVE
THIS. Someone tell my family that I died
saving puppies and nuns from a nun puppy convent fire and not lusting over a
dark bisexual angel on a demon hunting sci-fi cowgirl show.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>I think for me Dark Waverly was a bit
expected. We have seen the powers she is
attempting to repress and the insinuations that she has dark places that are
yet to be explored. In my mind it was only a matter of time before all of that
was set free. Being expected doesn’t make her any less terrifying though. I think what scares me the MOST about her is
the fact that she may not “feel” anything for the people in her life, and what
will be the consequences of that? What decisions will she make without the
emotional impacts of which weighing on her?
I will admit that short-haired Waverly is hot (not that she wasn’t
attractive before, but I dig the hair ok), dark angel or not. So, there is
that. She may reign hell down upon
Purgatory, but she will look damn good doing it.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office – </b>Yes. All. As I said in the opening
question, it was expected in that the hints of her darkness have been dropped
since S1, but then when she was revealed she was also unexpectedly terrifying. She
was truly beautiful and glorious but also our poor Waverly. Waverly has such
depth of love and light and so, since “The Universe love balance” you have to
believe Dark Waverly has such depth of hate and darkness. Or… is the opposite of love hate or is it
indifference? That’s what she seems like – completely indifferent. And that’s
scary. Physically she was so striking and yes incredibly hot, lol, but emotionally
just so cold.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>7. We found out near the start of the episode that
Waverly's book is empty; knowing what we know happened throughout the episode,
any thoughts on what that means or how it might get written?</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>First of all, let me say again how excited
I am to actually get something correct. I knew Waverly took her own book
because she was so curious about herself and what it means to be a half-angel.
As for why the hell it is empty, all I can come up with is that until she
accepts that she is Waverly Gibson the daughter of an Angel and not the third
daughter of Ward Earp, her story really hasn’t begun. After this episode, her
inner angel has been released. I will be curious to see what transformation (if
any) her book has made to its contents?!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>I think it means that Waverly Gibson’s
book is blank, Waverly Earp’s book has been written this whole time. Waverly,
by blood, is not an Earp (yes, yes, Earpiest Earp of them all) and she’s never
had the chance or knowledge to be Waverly Gibson, daughter of Julian the angel
and Michelle Gibson earthly mother. So really there’s no story to tell yet, so
there would be nothing written there. Now I don’t think it’ll start to write
itself because she turned into Dark Angel Waverly, fall angel Waverly, have we
come to a consensus on this yet? I do however think it means that there is
nothing stopping her from writing her own story (cue the music) without the
baggage of family, etc. What adds to this mystery is that Waverly never told
anyone about the book, and I’m going to assume what she and Doc had to do in
the Garden. Does that mean she never said anything about Eve masquerading as
people she loves? Oh shit, is the book only blank because she removed it from
the Garden?! Or maybe it was written with disappearing/reappearing ink, ah ha!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>Assuming that we’re all going to make
the “she’s the only one who can write her story” joke here. I also assume that the story she writes will
include a cheerleading uniform or angel wings and oh God I just imagined her in
the cheerleading uniform AND angel wings and now I need a lie down.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>Waverly’s book, what a conundrum. My HOPE is that now that she has let the
inner angel out that there will be SOMETHING in that book. Maybe it will just document her story, maybe
it is something more nefarious or innocuous.
What I would like to see is that the book now holds some clue as to how
to bring Waverly back to herself. Maybe
it is a guide book to her loved ones on how to best reach her and help her
control the inner-darkness. I guess we
will all see…</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> I am confused by the empty book and surprised!
All of us speculating what is in the book and the writers of course threw the twist
in there that NOTHING is in the book! Amazing. I did go back and look at it the one other
time we saw it in the Garden right after Waverly got it and it was blank then,
too, so I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised, heh. There are two thoughts
about the blank book. One, the book title
is Waverly Gibson. But… her name is Waverly Earp, and she’s the Earpiest Earp.
Waverly Gibson doesn’t exist any more than Wynonna Gibson exists. So, maybe the
book is blank because Waverly needs to know and feel that she is an Earp full
stop. My other thought is that this show
has so frequently hinted at fate and how ‘sometimes life chooses for us’, which
would indicate that the book would have all the answers as to what is going to
happen. But this book being blank really
speaks to the idea of Waverly’s story isn’t written. Julian told her her ‘destiny’
is to be the Guardian of the Garden and she was briefly; Jolene thinks her ‘destiny’
is to be a fallen angel and right now, at least, Waverly does seem to be embracing
that but may end up rejecting that, too.
So, in some ways I hope the book is never written, because that means
life doesn’t choose for us entirely but we also choose how we live.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>8. At the beginning of the episode Waverly held
Peacemaker with no problems, but by the end she was burned. What do you think
that means about her true nature, especially considering she told Jolene that
Peacemaker deemed her "unworthy" to wield it.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>Peacemaker is a fickle gun! She fires when
she wants, lets a certain few handle her (that can change with her moods), and
she glows different colors in different situations. I think that Peacemaker
burnt Waverly’s hand in the cabin because of all the negative demonic energy
around. Peacemaker was not going to be a party in this fight between Waverly
and Jolene.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>I really don’t think it means much about
Waverly’s true nature so much as Peacemaker’s nature. Waverly was spot on
though because Peacemaker did deem Jolene “unworthy” to hold it but then it
turned around and did the same thing to Waverly. At that point too, Waverly was
starting to dip into the well of anger that Jolene was bringing out in her
which is different than how she was coming at Waverly the last time. That time
she wanted Waverly to bring herself down and made her feel worthless, useless.
This time Jolene tapped into the fear of the power to force Waverly to use and
embrace it fully. Another reason why I think Waverly is dark and not light
right now is because of how she came to embrace that power. So then when she
held Peacemaker the second time, Waverly was already starting to feed into that
dark power and Peacemaker was having none of it. I’m also leaning toward
Peacemaker knowing the difference when someone is using it for personal gain
versus more altruistic purposes. Waverly used it to help Wynonna in the past
and she was going to shoot demons who were attempting to attack her and Doc (it
still didn’t work when she pulled the trigger so she could hold it, just not use
it) but as soon as she tried to use it against Jolene which was only attacking
her, then Peacemaker was like “nope, drop it sister!” Side note: Peacemaker let
Doc hold it when he was at Casey’s and grabbed it, plus he threw it to Wynonna
in Glory Hole so the gun let’s anyone hold it for a time. It’s a little too
sentient for my taste and if I’m being honest, Peacemaker needs to be left on
the throne in the Garden then close and lock all the doors! I’m not entirely
sure it hasn’t caused some of the anger and pain for the Earps and has outlived
it’s usefulness. Wynonna is a hero even without the damn gun. They all are.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>Waverly and Peacemaker have a more
complicated relationship than Waverly and strippers. Sometimes she can hold it, sometimes she can
shoot it, sometimes it burns her. I can
only guess that her current demonic state is impacting things. Either that or it started smoking because of
how HOT she is. (I’ll “Liz” myself here)
(I didn’t mean for that to sound dirty but read it as you will).</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>I’m not sure Peacemaker burning Waverly
says much about her TRUE inner nature, as we are all a continuous balancing act
of “light” and “dark.” What I think it means is that in THAT moment Waverly’s
“dark” was in control, whereas earlier in the episode it was the “light.” As
for when Waverly said that Peacemaker had deemed Jolene “unworthy” I think that
was partly just to get under Jolene’s skin and show the differences between
them (since Waverly didn’t know SHE could no longer hold her) and as a way to
prove to herself that SHE was still worthy, even though she has this battle
raging within between the light and the dark.
Peacemaker burning Waverly is DEFINITELY interesting, as it makes me
wonder what IS Waverly. How can a child
of the light (Julian) be rejected by a demon killing gun? And does her dark
come from Julian, or is it the mix of mortal Michelle Gibson’s blood that
“taints” her?</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> Waverly not only held Peacemaker very easily
but was also able to pull the trigger (though it wouldn’t fire for her). And as
she mentioned, Waverly has been able to fire it before (to save Alice). But
immediately after she fired it then, Peacemaker shocked her and forced her to
let go of it. We don’t really know how good a judge of character Peacemaker is
or what its motives are. But I do think it can sense generally the person that
is holding it and recognize evil. And I think it did start sensing that change
in Waverly. It isn’t that she’s not worthy, it’s that she’d use Peacemaker
improperly and Peacemaker is not down with that.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>9. While talking to Doc, Waverly said that the Garden
"took all my cares away, it was like heaven." What do you make of
that and how might that effect who she is as Dark Angel Waverly?</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>I have no clue? I do believe the Garden is
an issue that has to be settled and will play a part in the last two episodes.
I also have not forgotten about Julian’s ring. I always felt it was a mistake
for Waverly to throw it away. The Garden was indeed full of deceptions and the
euphoria Waverly felt could very well been a trick. We’ll just have to see how
it all plays out!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>Great question, which makes me rethink
everything I’ve written above about Dark Waverly. Sort of. I think she felt it
was heaven because it means that she didn’t feel the loss. There was no love to
remember, to yearn for, so she didn’t feel the loss of it. There was no anger
or sorrow and if you’re neither happy or sad then you just are right? Dark
Angel Waverly feeds into that portion and when haven’t we all felt like, even
for just a moment, in our lives at some point that it would be better if we
could just not feel this at all. But we have to feel all the feelings, the good
and the bad, the dark and the light because that’s what makes us human. That’s
what makes life worth living knowing that there will be happy and the sad, the
ugly side to know the beauty of the other side, and knowing there is an end
makes the journey that much sweeter.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>I have a vague recollection of another
story where a lady was tempted in a garden and if I remember correctly that
ended with women being punished for all of time so I’m sure this will turn out
fine.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>I am SO AFRAID of that actually.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My fear is that Waverly is now unencumbered
by her feelings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ALL of her feelings,
both good and bad, and that can only lead to bad things, right? If she doesn’t
care about anyone then she would have no qualms about hurting them. And will
the decisions she makes and the actions she takes destroy any chance she has of
maintaining those relationships? I feel like there is a link here between power
and corruption, but I am too tired to flesh it out completely….<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">In the end I hope that someone(s) (maybe even Waverly
herself) is able to tap back into those emotions and bring Dark!Waverly back
from the brink. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> This I think was one of the more chilling
things Waverly said. And I think that fits into the idea that Dark Waverly is
not full of hate but is full of indifference and perhaps that is what’s evil. Waverly
has always put other people first, Nicole even talked about how she molded
herself to what is expected of her based on the people around her. She also over
the last five years have seen the people she loves (especially Wynonna and
Nicole) in constant danger and she’s frequently left back in the BBD offices.
She must be just constantly worried about everyone and for everyone and wanting
everyone to be happy and trying to figure out how to do that. And, clearly,
that has been a strain on her. So, when given a period of time when she just
didn’t have to worry about anyone else, it was such a burden lifted, probably a
quieting of the mind. And that’s what makes it dangerous and so dark, too. I assume when your cares are taken away so is
your love. Waverly without love is just… an incomprehensible loss.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">But what I also think about Waverly going dark – what caused
her to snap is the love for her sister and the ‘I will do absolutely anything
to protect her’ mentality. Maybe it’s that same mentality that will bring her
back to the light.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>10. Waverly has mentioned being happy several times
this season and in 410 said "I can be a hero and a wife" and "I
don't want to be an angel or a demon." Do you think Waverly's desire for a
"normal" life is part of what has driven her to suppress/deny her
powers up to this point?</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>It’s a lot to take in when you find out you
aren’t even an Earp and your father is an Angel. I think the fear of the
unknown has prompted Waverly to try and suppress what it all means
supernaturally. She has been fighting demons/revenants with Wynonna and her
family for so long, that she has no desire to consider that maybe she’s a demon
herself. Waverly says that she will not let something out she can’t control.
She is a strong, smart, young woman who seems to be on the way to blissful
happiness and doesn’t want to screw it up with her powers. Oh well, thanks to
Jolene’s manipulation, we are now going to see exactly what Waverly was trying
so hard to suppress! Hope it all turns out okay?!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>I don’t think it’s normality that Waverly
has been chasing because really, what is normal. I think fear and loss have
been much more present for Waverly and she wants to know a life with more love,
family, and light instead. Both fathers were killed, one who treated her like
crap, then she was picked on by her eldest sister who eventually tried to kill
her love and release the revenants from the GRT. Waverly grew up with no one
but her Aunt and Uncle when Wynonna left town and I’m sure for a time the kids
at school were not kind to Waverly. Then she grew up thinking he mom was dead
only come to find out that she was charged with trying to kill Waverly, but oh
wait she really was trying to protect her from a demon. She’s watched Nicole
almost die, she’s got a power inside her that has scared her ever since Bobo
called her kin, and she’s watching her sister drink herself into a stupor while
killing demons. She’s more afraid of losing those she loves and being alone I
think than anything else. She craves the stability over “normal” which is still
not a foregone conclusion in life no matter what but sometimes it takes a while
for any of us to figure that out. When she says she doesn’t want to be an angel
either is because she knows from Kevin and Julian, plus her time in the Garden,
that means she doesn’t get to be with her loved ones and again, not losing that
means ‘I don’t want any of it.’</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>I think Waverly likely has not wanted
to express her powers because she’s afraid of the darkness that comes with
them. Bobo warned her ages ago that she
has something dark inside of her and Waverly remembers everything. She has to know something we don’t know,
especially since she’s seen the script and we haven’t.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>Yes, I absolutely do. I think that for her whole life she has seen
how Purgatory treated Wynonna and she doesn’t want THAT. So, like Nicole said
WAY BACK in season 1, Waverly has been tailoring herself to be what people
wanted her to be. And it’s only been
since Wynonna returned and Nicole came into her life that she has allowed
herself to be more of who she truly is.
And as she has slowly let go of that control and the darker bits have
started to beat against the wall of the cage, so to speak. I also think that
Waverly was so deeply afraid of what would happen if she just let go, that she
has been keeping an iron grip on anything that isn’t bright and shiny. And now
that control has been wrested away from her and an entire lifetime of repressed
power is free it will be very interesting to see what happens.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> I’ve been thinking a lot about this; I
don’t think Waverly wants a ‘normal’ life. I think she wants an extraordinary
life. I think she wants to be heroic but also not give up love and a family
life. She wants it all and she deserves it all. I have always thought that since
she found out she was an angel and she was special, she didn’t seem too keen
about it. Kind of a grass is always greener situation. When Kevin told her told
she’d have to sit on the throne she didn’t like that. When she killed Mam
Clanton, she didn’t seem thrilled about that power. So I think she’s torn – I think
she wants to be happy and she wants to be special, but maybe not too special. I
don’t think I’ve made any sense with this answer but there it is, lol.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>11. What didn't we ask that we should have and what is
the answer to that?</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>The only question I can come up with is,
“How in the heck is Emily going to tie all these loose ends together in two
episodes?” You know I have no clue. Don’t even want to speculate. Just want to
sit back and see it unfold and trust in our Bus Driver!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>So many GD questions! Where did the book
go after BBD grabbed Doc? Did he hide it on himself? Drop it in the woods by
the stairs?! Does BBD have it?! Where the hell did Nicole get off to and how
did the fog throw her out but not Wynonna? Is the fog inextricably linked to
Waverly and she’s not arguing with Wynonna right now, so she saved Nicole? And
the last big one, who will save us from Dark Angel Waverly? I don’t think we’ll
get all of these answers in ep 411 but I am stoked for the next two episodes.
And my answer for the last question is…Michelle.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>How dare Zoie Palmer have that face and
also have the nerve to be that talented?
Great question, there is no answer.
She’s been on 2 episodes of this show and yet is one of the most
memorable characters we’ve encountered.
Her chemistry with Dom is so great that I had very conflicting feelings
and found myself yelling KISS KISS KISS several times, even though I’m ride or
die WayHaught for life. She’s THAT
good. And as usual, shout out to the
Wynonna Earp costume dept who said what’s better than a plaid shirt? A plaid crop top shirt. They seem to have a rule that if your arms
are covered your abs have to be out and I do not hate it. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey –</b> (apparently Lindsey was all out of words
as she didn’t submit the answer to this one, lol)</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> Who is controlling the fog? Where is Eve
and where has she been? Will Doc have to make Mercedes a Vampire to save
her? Will Jeremy and Doc escape or will
they become demon food? How will the gang get BBD to call off the bombers who
want to make Purgatory a giant hole in the ground? What color will Peacemaker
light up if Wynonna points it at Waverly? If Nicole kisses Waverly while she’s dark,
what will she taste like? Will we get our Waverly back? Will there be a
WayHaught wedding or a DarkHaught wedding?
How will we possibly finish all this in just two episodes?!?!?!?!? I have no answers to any of it!! </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-5602909928435458162021-03-24T11:38:00.002-04:002021-03-24T11:38:34.664-04:00Round The Firepit, Season 4, Episode 9 of Wynonna Earp<p>Aaaand, another episode and another discussion. Read on to find out our thoughts on Doc & Nicole clearing the air, Wynonna taking out Genie, that we're all pretty much pro-boob-punching, and other ruminations!</p><p>This week we have the following joining us around the firepit:</p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Earpnado (@earpnado)</span><br style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Lynn (@lynn_rachels)</span><br style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Office (@nedleysoffice)</span><br style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Kayla (@ViewserAlert)</span><br style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Lindsey (@xfbard)</span><br style="color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Laura (@usuttontorwort) </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">So, without further ado, let's get Crazy!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWzMkYYo7Lm8CbIp9HeLIFDdHEtSAuUIkGADlBt2WOFtaISQyB3U5AVHkF7f9LL2-EQb_6kUe7seiHfI0PSD_7R51IlqVGBKsz5b4lNYo8b533TY5elvol__fZ8kLgCTcRzni2SDGqlAe/s2048/Round+the+Firepit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWzMkYYo7Lm8CbIp9HeLIFDdHEtSAuUIkGADlBt2WOFtaISQyB3U5AVHkF7f9LL2-EQb_6kUe7seiHfI0PSD_7R51IlqVGBKsz5b4lNYo8b533TY5elvol__fZ8kLgCTcRzni2SDGqlAe/s320/Round+the+Firepit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><b>1. The genie implied that she and Wynonna are the same,
that they are both beholden in some way, but also that they have a taste for
blood in the same way. Do you agree? How are they the same and how are they
different? And do you think Wynonna will ever be free of her
"curses."<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><b>Earpnado –</b> Wynonna and the
genie are both tied to things that they can’t necessarily control, but honestly
the similarities seemed to end there. Wynonna wants to do the right thing
and the genie seemed to be kind of vapid and indifferent. Wynonna is many
things but indifferent will never be one of them. I also don’t think Wynonna
has ever had a taste for blood. I think she occasionally has a taste for
those who have a taste for blood though, which is very different, and a trait
that I identify with on a level even I’m sometimes uncomfortable with. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office –</b> Wow, there was so so SO SOO SOOOOOO much to
unpack in scenes between Genie and Wynonna. Do I think Wynonna is beholden to a
psychotic gun (Peacemaker) and has no choice but to do their bidding? No, no I don’t. Whereas does Genie seem to
seek out psychotic people to be her master/lord/guy who’s wishes she grants,
yes, yes I do. So I think that is a major difference. What I found most telling is that Wynonna knew
there was a difference between them when Genie made Wynonna stop screaming. “You
gotta listen to the screams. You gotta look the cost of this in the eye, and
tell it to go fuck itself.” The cost on Wynonna of killing beings is still
high, but she still does it. Also, she clearly feels trapped, and wants to be
free. But she can’t be free. So whereas I think Genie had a taste for killing
and liked killing and could choose to not bump into psychotic people who would
fulfill what she likes, Wynonna doesn’t like killing but doesn’t have a choice
as she exists in a world where everyone is trying to ‘end her line’. Seriously,
that last scene between Genie and Wynonna…. Whole dissertations could be
written about it, it was amazing and deep and painful but necessary.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> I am going to let my buddies in this group
delve into this one and break it down. I know there are probably similarities
and definitely differences but I am not going there! I am simply going to
answer by saving that Wynonna has come so far since arriving in Purgatory! She
has endured so much, grown into the hero this town needs, and will continue to
do her best to keep her family safe! At the end of Season 5, Wynonna can be
free of her “curses”, but until then, she will continue to be the hero I love
so much! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura –</b> Whoa, that’s like 8 questions there! I don’t
math around the firepit. But since you asked, yes I agree but no I disagree.
Ginny and Wynonna are very different because in the end, there is something
that Wynonna cares about that’s greater than herself or being the heir/hero.
Yes, she’s come to realize she’s good at it but really she does it because not
only is there really no one else that can get it done (it was always going to
be her) but she has people she loves to continue the fight for. Don’t fuck with
her family! Sometimes I do worry that Wynonna is more controlled by peacemaker
than the other way around especially since it went from gun to sword, back to
gun and it has a “mind” of its own between the blue and orange lights. Which again,
have we ever figured out what those different colors mean? I’m sorry, here’s
some pretty blue lights? You’re a jackass evil person, you get the orange? I
kind of felt a bit sorry for the genie but peacemaker clearly didn’t since it
gave off the orange symbols. I’m guessing it was none to pleased with what
Ginny had to say to Wynonna too. And I do not think Wynonna has a taste for
blood just that what she does is bloody and because of who she is and who she
protects, she’s willing to get her hands bloody.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey –</b> I think the Wynonna/Peacemaker relationship
is complicated. Obviously that gun has a
history. One that is not entirely pleasant and above board. I feel like there
is some sort of sentience to Peacemaker going back to Wyatt’s days. She’s (yes, I’m calling Peacemaker a she)
been handed down from one bloodied hand to the next until she got to
Wynonna. Did she pick up more than a
curse along the way? Has she become a tool of evil, an enabler? That’s a tough
question. Did Peacemaker make Wynonna
who she is today or did Wynonna become who she is because of Peacemaker? I think the truth lies somewhere in the
middle. Wynonna did say that the only
thing she was good at, the only thing she loved doing was putting down
Revenants. And now that they are all
gone she’s at a crossroads. Does she
continue to reign death down upon ALL demons? Or does she become the
gatekeeper, all powerful in deciding which ones live and which ones die? In
that respect maybe she is a bit like the Genie, holding the power to kill in
her hands. At the same time Wynonna IS different. She has the free will to choose not to kill,
it’s just a matter of if she is strong enough to make that choice. To detach
herself from the way of the gun.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As for Wynonna’s curses…do I think she will ever be free.
No, not truly free. I think that regardless of what happens, which path she
chooses to take, there will always be the memory of the curse, of the life she
lived, hunted by those that her ancestor put down. And haunted by the choices
she made while she was the heir. I’m not
sure how anyone ever breaks free of that.
I can only hope that she finds peace enough to try.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kayla –</b> Such an interesting question - I like how the
genie said that Wynonna was a slave to her gun. It goes along with the ongoing
theme throughout the show that Peacemaker has its own consciousness and its own
will. I also think it’s interesting that we see this scene in the same episode
where Nicole takes her position back as sheriff. The whole town celebrates
Nicole’s return, and know that they need her to keep them safe. But what about
Wynonna? Surely the whole town knows by now that without her, they’d be overrun
by demons. Why is she not seen as the “returning hero” that Nicole is? How do
you think Nicole would have reacted if she were in Wynonna’s shoes in that
hallway with the genie? I know that I’m supposed to be answering questions but
these parallels are what make this show AMAZING.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2. We now know a little bit more about what happened to
Nicole when she lost the vote for Sheriff: she became the Chicken Kicker. What
are your thoughts about Nicole’s "viral video" and how do you feel
about the return of Sheriff Haught?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 106%;"><b>Earpnado – </b>Thank goodness Rachel saved that video in her
“tax stuff”, which is a totes normal folder for a teenager to have on their
phone by the way. If I’m Rachel’s guardian, the FIRST place I’m checking
if I get her phone is the folder called “tax stuff”. Anyways, Chicken Kicker
is a gift to us all and none of us will ever be the same. How do I feel
about the return of Sheriff Haught? I guess it’s pretty OK that Haught
will be back in the rolled up sleeves missing top button uniform. I
certainly haven’t been fantasizing about it this entire time anyways.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>That was completely unexpected. And delightful.
And, while part of it was also sad, knowing what Nicole had been going through
that made her go out there and get rip-roaring drunk then having no one to stop
her from going into the sheriff’s office and kick a chicken. But, I do like
that what was probably the last time she had a police uniform on was going to
be the reason she puts that uniform on again. Not that I’m looking forward to
seeing her in that uniform again. Or looking forward to it a lot. Like a lot a lot. Mmmm, Nicole Haught back in
uniform.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> I think the video showed just how lost and
alone Nicole was! She drank a bit too much and called out the citizens of
Purgatory for not believing in her and her commitment to keeping them safe!
They chose Holt and the unknown to lead them. She was disappointed, hurt,
scared and showed a very human side of herself by lashing out! I applaud
Chicken-Kicker!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am elated that Nicole has agreed to be Sheriff again! I am
proud of her for standing up in front of her “enemies” and telling her truth!
It is sometimes hard to swallow your pride and put yourself back out there.
Nicole did it with grace, dignity and a regenerated passion for keeping
Purgatory safe! Way to go, Sheriff Haught! So good to have you back!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura –</b> Chicken. Kicker. Chicken. Kicker. I want all
the shirts for this, please tweet your designs to me at @usuttontorwort as I
will buy them all. I’ve already got two ordered. I love chicken kicker and
aside from a certain stairs scene this season, that is by far the most reaction
I’ve had to a scene. The look on Nicole’s face when she realizes it’s playing
and everyone including her family is watching it. She’s worked hard to be so
different from her parents who clearly were not the most kept parental figures,
plus getting beyond her little Vegas escapade. She went to the police academy,
was the best deputy in ten years in Purgatory where I would imagine it’s hard
to be a cop in the easiest of non-Earpy days, and she was the only choice for
Sheriff for a town full of, well Purgatorians. I can’t imagine getting
plastered and kicking a cooked chicken was easy for her but it was the last
part of her healing. It was a long 18 months, 3 weeks, 4 days for her in so
many ways but now she can finally get over the hump and get back to herself.
Welcome back Sheriff Haught. We all need you!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey – </b>Oh Nicole…while I found the Chicken Kicker
to be particularly humorous it also made me really sad for Nicole. How bad must it have been for her to get
drunk and then go into the Sheriff’s Office and kick that chicken? I mean think
about it, she watched Wynonna go through the portal, her leg was broken, her
love and her found family were all gone and she didn’t know if or when they
would ever return, her mentor was a puffball monster, and THEN she lost her job
based on the vote of a town that she had been working diligently to protect for
several years. That had to be the last
straw. The one thing she had left was
gone. The one thing she could count on
to keep her sane was taken away. She had
nothing left. Oof, I don’t even want to
go down the rabbit hole of how dark things were for Nicole. I mean we all saw how much she struggled when
Team Earp first got back to the garden. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">But hey, now she’s BACK! Sheriff Haught is back! I am super happy about that, one because I
love Nicole in uniform. Two, Nicole NEEDS her job back. It gives her something outside of the Earps
that is just hers, something she is good at and something she is passionate
about. And three, Purgatory is going to
need its Sheriff in the coming weeks. Something wicked this way comes…and
Nicole Haught is just the woman to handle it.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kayla –</b> Chicken. Kicker. Is. Hot. In all seriousness,
I think that it shows us a bit more about just how much Nicole was hurting
during that time. She had lost literally everything and everyone, and then the
town was going to eat their fucking chicken off of HER table cloth? Think
again! It was such a Wynonna way of reacting – to get drunk, and go punting
some poultry. I think it showed us that while Nicole makes it a point to be
other people’s rock, to be there to save other people, to always have her shit
together – that she’s only human at the end of the day. And sometimes humans
need to get their hands dirty and kick some fucking chicken to make their
point. I do wonder if Chicken Kicker Gate is what forced Nicole to “retreat” to
the Homestead. And I’m still interested to know what Nicole meant when she said
“you know what you did” to Holt. I want to see more flashbacks from those 18
months, because I love pain. I also love that Rachel kept the chicken kicker
video on her phone, and WHAT IS IN THAT BROWSING HISTORY MISSY?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>3. You're boxing, do you punch your opponent in the boobs
yay/nay and why not?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado – </b>If the question is boobs the answer is
always yes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office –</b> Of course not, I’m not a savage! (Narrator: yes, yes Office would because if
you’re not protecting them, why should she not?)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> I think it would be almost impossible to not
punch your opponent’s boobs during a boxing match. Punches are flying every
which way! If you are trying for a gut punch, same general area, it could
happen. I would not do it intentionally but seems inevitable.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>Ha, yay! I learned to fight scrappy like I’m
sure Wynonna did and there is no off-limits when you’re fighting for your life.
If they were in a ring, I’d say nay. But ring schming, this is brawling and
demons don’t care if you have boobs. Well, some might. I mean if I were a demon
I’d care about boobs but that’s just me, not every demon is the same. Just like
all boobs are not the same, some are small, some bigger, and then there’s
the…sorry, what was the question? Right! Yes, hit them in the boobs!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey –</b> All’s fair in love and boxing, right? I guess it really depends, is it a training
thing or a real boxing match? Training
I’d probably try to not punch someone square in the boob cuz super ouch, but if
it were a real boxing match, heck yeah, I’d be throwing haymakers all day long
aiming for those sensitive spots.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kayla –</b> I, like Wynonna, am a dirty bitch. So, yay.
Because you want to hit your opponent where it hurts. The only rule of BBD
sparring is don’t let your little sister see you slamming her fiancé to the
ground.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>4. This week Wynonna pointed Peacemaker at Doc after
being not at all (okay, super) excited to go talk to him, what are your
thoughts/feelings about that?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado – </b>Wynonna was definitely happy when she
thought Doc had effed up. I think that was less about her being attracted
to bad boys and more her being relieved that what she did wouldn’t look so bad
if Doc did the same thing. They have both made questionable calls since
they met but they never seem to make them at the same time. They balance
each other in good ways, I guess it makes sense that they do the same in not so
good ways too. <b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>My interest in Peacemaker is ramping up and
I do wonder if what Genie said about Wynonna (having a taste for blood) is more
like Peacemaker having a taste for blood. But I don’t think it does. I don’t
think it’s a psychotic gun (lol, I love that because of this show, that
sentence can exist and make sense). Also, I racked my brain to figure out if Peacemaker
had been pointed at Doc before; the only time I could remember is when Doc and
Wynonna faced off in front of shorty’s with the two widows on either side of
them and when the fired, Doc’s bullet split Wynonna’s bullet and both Widows
went down. Peacemaker lit up and fired then (when pointed at Doc who was not a vampire
at the time) but I think it lit up because it knew it wasn’t actually pointed
at Doc, it knew it was going to take out the Widows. I think Wynonna pointing
it at Doc this time was out of frustration and trying to get attention and get
a rise out of Doc. Once again, instead of sitting down and talking things
through with him, she points her gun at him. Out of line a bit, but not out of
character. And I think he knew she had zero intention of pulling the trigger.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> Well, first and foremost, Wynonna would never
shoot Doc! She was in a demon bar and Peacemaker lighting up is a reminder to
the patrons, including Doc, that she is a demon killer. The best Demon Killer!
She wants answers and Peacemaker has a way of helping get that information.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>Wynonna is so angry right now. That’s my
thought. She is angry at the fact that she can’t get beyond where she is with
Doc no matter what. First it’s him leaving, she had feelings for Dolls, then
the baby, and then Kate returns and Doc turns into a vamp. Now it’s just
another roadblock but I think she’s mostly angry with herself. She worked so
hard to find Waverly and Doc and get them safely out of the garden, trying to
get back to Purgatory and Nicole. Then she worked hard getting peacemaker back
because she knew the other demons and Clantons wouldn’t stop but I think deep
down she kind of wants it to just slow for a minute. Let her catch up and catch
a breathe, maybe a slight break so she can not go on action all the time. Then
maybe her and Doc can get on the same page with how they feel for each other.
Also I’m sure she’s angry at Doc for taking a perceived high-road when she’s
still stuck in the trenches and can’t find her way out. Clearly she loves Doc
and wants to be with him but she is still trying to figure out how to get out
of her own way.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey –</b> I hate it.
Flat out. I know Wynonna isn’t in
the best of places emotionally, but I feel like pointing Peacemaker at Doc was
a really low blow. It seems like right
now all Wynonna wants to be is right when it comes to Doc. Right in the fact that neither of them has a
moral high road to walk, making them “even” in some way, shape, or form. And if
they are even then it is SO MUCH EASIER for her to love him, and in turn,
herself. So while she was excited at the
prospect of him “sinking back” to her level when she learned that he hadn’t she
was immediately back in a place of being alone, and alone isn’t really
something that Wynonna does well. I also think that by pointing Peacemaker at
him Wynonna is trying to force Doc into acknowledging exactly WHAT he is, a
demon. One of his own making, one trying
to walk a better path, but still a demon. And for Wynonna, for Doc to try and
elevate himself above her is, I think, something that she can’t reconcile based
on her own demon-riddled past. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My hope is that these two still find find some way to get
past this, but it is going to take some compromise on both of their parts and
I’m not sure either of them is ready, or willing to do that just yet.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Kayla – The way she fluffs up her hair when the thought that
Doc could have killed someone came to her, just so she had an excuse to go talk
to him and maybe (just maybe) he wasn’t “too good” for her anymore??? I can’t
deal! My WynDoc heart has been screaming “kiss kiss kiss” for months, but this
one really hurt. I think for Wynonna, knowing that she can wield peacemaker
gives her a sense of control that she doesn’t have in other areas of her life.
I think pulling peacemaker on Doc was her way of showing him that they’re still
connected. That she’s still out there fighting demons and trying to keep their
team alive. But even Jolene-baked-good-eating-Wynonna knows the cardinal
cardinal rule – “Don’t attack members of your own team, dorkus.” <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>5. Trivia Night and the competitive juices leading up to
it had a lot of fun moments, what was your favorite?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado – </b>It was nice to see Waverly and Jeremy
getting back to their shared geeky roots. Together they make such a fun
and nerdy team and apparently also the most adorable murder board in the entire
world. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office</b> – I think my favorite moment(s) was Nedley
flipping the cards going “correct” “correct” “correct”. It was so Nedley. He’s
usually such a down to earth straight shooter so seeing him just flipping these
cards off to the side was fun. My super favorite was him laughing so hard at
Doc’s answer about the names of a boy band then realizing it was right and
sobering up to say “correct” and flipping the question card again.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn – </b>The trivia rapid-fire of answers by Waverly,
Jeremy and Doc was priceless! Having Doc miss a classic question of western
history was cleaver! Was it aces & eights or a deuce & a seven? Jeremy
and Waverly’s taunting each other throughout the episode about Trivia and their
research of the killer was out of character but so competitive and funny. Too many great choices, all just plain fun!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>Chicken. Kicker. Chicken. Kicker. Look I
loved trivia night and the fact that Doc, who doesn’t have to sleep now, is so
caught up on pop culture it’s adorable. Also, Celine being the first answer
just tickled me to no end. Something that I didn’t catch on the first watch but
was ever more so aware of on the following watches is that Jeremy and Waverly
had subtle changes when they were really trying to outdo each other versus
caught in Ginny’s spell. Varun and Dom were priceless in those moments and it
made the nuances of that scene stand out. I loved those little glances and
sideways glares. But my favorite part will forever be Nicole putting it all out
there and showing us Chicken Kicker. The most put together person who has been
through some shit this season and she had a moment of weakness which was I’m
sure went viral. Her reaction as it was playing and of course, Waverly who is
seeing it for the first time. A little tear escaped, well many tears as I was
dying laughing, when I saw the tablecloth was for Sheriff Haught. But Nicole
helped break the spell and took back her rightful place as Sheriff *whispers
Sheriff Chicken Kicker*<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey –</b> I think my favorite moment in the run up to
Trivia Night was Waverly, Wynonna, and Jeremy at the straight-out-of-craft-night
Murder Board. I really enjoyed the banter back and forth between Waverly and
Jeremy, although I did think it was touch too much when he brought up the fact
that Waverly has an on-line degree. When I watched it live I believe I said,
out loud, “low blow, Jeremy, low blow!” I also really liked it when Wynonna had
enough of their adorable-bickersons routine and was just like “alright, so,
see, see, as a smart also….” For some reason that just really made me
chuckle. And hey, who doesn’t love a
Murder Board? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kayla – </b>Jeremy calling Waverly “online degree” was
straight up SAVAGE! I loved the banter back and forth between those two, and
you just know that Varun and Dom had the best time playing together during
those scenes. But the playful energy did make me wonder if the rest of the team
knows what’s going on about Robin? The last time we saw Jeremy he wasn’t doing
so hot (even though he looked GREAT), and no one this episode seemed to respond
to that in anyway. LOL now I’m remembering the fog and how everything is gonna
be totally chill and fine next week.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>6. Nicole and Doc cleared the air about Nicole's deal with
Mam Clanton; what did you think of that conversation and what do you think Mam
wanted with Doc?"<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado – </b>I predicted that they would solve it with
just a conversation, but I was being completely sarcastic so that whole thing
really just proved that even when we’re right about this stuff we don’t even
believe ourselves. The Wynonna Writers are truly undefeated. As far
as what Mam wanted with Doc, I can only assume that she wanted someone to watch
Property Brothers with.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>I loved that conversation. It was short but
heartfelt and despite the fact that we don’t see these two characters together
often they really do have a respect and affinity for each other. They’ve come a
long way since Doc bit Julian and Nicole pulled her gun on him. I loved that
Nicole admitted what she did and also explained why. I loved that Doc had some
questions about it and didn’t just completely brush it off. And then I loved
that Doc was able to let it go. Though, yeah, as Doc verbalized: What did Mam
Clanton want with him? And more importantly, perhaps, what will Cleo maybe want
with him? I feel like Doc will be vulnerable to Cleo since he thinks they are
friends and maybe Cleo doesn’t think that much. In terms of what is actually
wanted of him, well, maybe Doc is the key to the curses of both families. Maybe
once Doc is gone, both the Clantons and the Earps can get out of whatever violent
spiral they are in. But… I don’t want Doc gone…<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> The conversation went very much like I thought
it would. I can see how Nicole thought she could out-smart Mam. She figured Doc
would handle himself with the Clantons. Plus, the Wynonna Team would protect
him. Nicole had faith that Wynonna and Doc would bring Waverly back to her, but
she just needed to hedge those bets and be sure! As for what Mam wanted with
Doc, all I can figure is that she was going to feed him to that pit of Reaper
Ancestors of hers and let them tear Doc apart?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>I figured this was how it was going to go,
something I think we discussed around the fire during the butt-love episode.
Yes that’s what I’m calling it now. As they say in Steel Magnolias “nothing
like a good piece of ass.” But I knew that Doc would understand it and confront
Nicole in a sensible manner. If anyone understands making deals to further help
those they love, would that not be Alice’s daddy who turned into a vampire to
make sure he would be able to fight for her to grow up in a peaceful world?
Plus it’s Nicole so of anyone who has an plans A-Z mapped out in some fashion
it would be Sheriff Haught. I think he just needed to wait until it was the right
time for Nicole to confess and air it out. The final piece that allowed Nicole
to heal, which Doc also knew she needed. See Doc, you are the hero not the
sidekick after all.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey –</b> FINALLY,
someone in Purgatory had a much needed conversation! Look, I am really pleased
with the way the Nicole/Doc conversation went.
It was honest and it was in character.
Obviously Nicole was upset that she made the deal in the first place,
but things were clearly not great for her in Purgatory while the rest of the
gang was in the Garden. I mean the woman
kicked a chicken…And Doc, I think he understands where she was coming from, the
desperation that Nicole felt after 18 months.
And I am glad that they were able to talk it out. For once something in Wynonna Earp went the
way I hoped it would go! I’m going to savor that moment! As for what Mam wanted with Doc, who
knows! I can only speculate that she
wanted to torture him for the role he played in the killing of her
ancestors. Maybe she wanted to feed him
to her Reapers. Or maybe she wanted to turn HIM into a Reaper and set him loose
on the Earps. Anything she wanted wasn’t going to be good. And maybe we will get a glimpse of what she
had planned in the upcoming episodes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kayla –</b> I think the way that conversation went is how
it would actually go in a real family. Nicole had to be positive that she could
get Waverly back, and knew she would fight to whatever means necessary to face
the consequences of gaining that assurance. I do wonder, if Doc is so willing
to forgive with this new leaf he’s turned, and is so empathetic and
understanding to people who have wronged him… why not extend this to Wynonna? I
want my babies back together, damnit! In terms of what Mam wanted with Doc… I
think, as Amon said, she’s a super powerful witch, and wanted to make sure that
Doc paid for what he did to their family. I think feeding him over to the
reapers would have been too easy, and that she would have had something special
planned for him.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>7. A preview image appears to have Waverly & Doc at
the base of the stairs to The Garden and Doc appears to be holding a book. Any last guesses as to which book Waverly
chose or any other thoughts about The Garden / Eve before we deep dive back
into it?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado – </b>You must be the most optimistic person in
the world to think we can guess ANYTHING after the Chicken Kicker
episode. Are you kidding? I have no idea. For all I know
there’s now a chicken theme and the book is Colonel Sanders’ secret
recipe. Peacemaker now turns a whole chicken into nuggets. A Six
Piece-maker if you will. What was the question?<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office –</b> I scarcely know where to begin. My final
answer is that the book is Doc’s. He is a weapon, after all. Or it’s Wynonna’s,
because she is the heir and the Hero after all.
Or it’s Nicole’s because she is Waverly’s rock, after all. Or it’s
Waverly’s because she just wants to know about her past and also what her
future holds, after all. So, clearly I
have some solid theories about which book it is. As for Eve – I would think
that they need to lure her back in there somehow and lock her back in. Does
that mean that someone also has to go into the Garden to keep feeding the machine
to keep Eve trapped there? And who will that be? And how will they lure Eve
back in there? And how will they find their way back? And if they lure her back
in will it take another 18 months, 3 weeks and four days for them to return?
Will Nicole insist on going into the Garden again because fuck waiting another
18 months, 3 weeks and 4 days? As with
the book, I clearly have this whole thing completely figured out.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> I am sticking to my original choice that
Waverly took her own book out of the garden. I have wondered if Doc had the
book this entire time? We have never seen him give it back to Waverly and so
many other things have happened since returning from The Garden. The other
thought I go back to is the ring. It was thrown away right before leaving The
Garden. I feel like that was a mistake that will have to be remedied somehow?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>I have gone back and forth, up and down and
around again (sign it with me now…oh, wait, ahem) about whose book Waverly
grabbed. Putting together the fact that Doc kept the book all this time without
giving it back, or so it appears, until now and the fact that Waverly and Doc
were the only two in the garden at first, my guess is now Doc’s book. He would
have seen his name and been trying to read it or understand what the book was
for that has his name on it, which is why he didn’t just hand it straight off
to her. Plus Doc’s name was on Waverly’s mind while in the garden and they were
in the foggy garden hence starting to forget things except each other. Also, I
am 100% I am completely wrong and have not figured a damn thing out. Which is
how things have always been with this show and I love it. I’m not ready to give
that up…so here’s my not-so-shameless plug to #BringWynonnaHome!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey –</b> I still think Waverly took her own
book. She is still so in the dark about
her origins and her powers and how to control them that I think she hoped that
the book would provide some insight. Will it? Who knows. For Waverly’s sake, I
hope so for I feel like things are about to get really bad (and dark) for our
fully grown half angel lady. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oh the Garden…do we really have to deal with that? Can we
not just nail the door shut, dust off our hands, and go have a drink a
Shorty’s? No? Well damn it. Sigh. My thoughts, feelings, and theories about the
Garden/Eve are really expansive. Too expansive for this forum, but what I will
say is that I think a choice is coming.
And not a choice like what sort of delivery are we having for dinner on
Friday night, like a life or death choice.
One with real, stone cold consequences for everyone involved. I think we
are about to get a really good look at just what powers Waverly has been keeping
on lock down and I am not sure that we are going to like what we see (at least
for a bit). Do I think that ultimately Waverly and Team Earp will get the
Garden (and Eve and Cleo) wrangled? Yeah, I do.
I’m just not sure we won’t be emotionally wrecked by some of the things
that happen during the fight. The line
“where you go, I go remember?” really kind of haunts me right now. Waverly
Earp, don’t you DARE go where Wynonna and Nicole can’t follow…and bring you home!
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Side thought, how does one plan a wedding when one of the
parties to be married might potentially be a dark angel? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kayla – </b>Let us not forget that when they came back
from the garden, Doc was the one with the book for some reason. Does this mean
that Waverly chose Doc’s book? Did she feel she knew so much about herself,
Wynonna, and Nicole, but wanted to get more insight into Doc that she chose his
book of the 4? Who is controlling the garden, and showing Doc that Nicole was
really Eve, or presenting these books to Waverly? Will we ever see the satchel
that Doc, for some unknown reason, threw to the bottom of the well? We have
more questions than answers, but I’m hoping that will start to change soon! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">---------------------------------------------------------------------------------<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>8. What question didn't we ask that we should have and
what is the answer?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Earpnado – </b>Did I fall even more in love with Wynonna
when she stood there in that hallway and gently yet menacingly tapped
Peacemaker against her boot? Yes, yes I did.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Office – </b>Will I be changing my name from Nedley’s
Office to Haught’s Office now that it is Haught’s office? The answer is no, I will not. It will always
be Nedley’s Office to me. However, I do
hope Haught gets rid of the mounted fishes on the walls, keeps the blinds, brings
in a new couch, and installs a good lock on the door. For no particular reason,
of course.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> Where has Mercedes been? I have no clue but I
sure do miss having her around! Her crazy energy makes me laugh! She is part of
the team too!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Laura – </b>I’m looking to the teaser for ep410 for the
unasked and now to be answered (incorrectly) question. The fog is obviously
back and moved further in toward Purgatory, but why and if it’s from the garden
then wasn’t the whole garden nothing but the fog? So when Waverly and Doc were
in there and they were questioning the world around them and where they came
from, remember Waverly trying to memorize who Nicole was and what she looked
like, then I think it was because the whole garden is foggy. Whenever they went
down into the underground lair, they started to remember things and were of
their right minds so it was clearly foggy up top. Plus it wasn’t as strong as
it is now and I think that’s because Eve hadn’t escaped yet so I feel pretty
sure that bit…of a thing is going to come back next episode and we start
getting an idea of what Eve has been up to. Again, I’m sure I’m way off and I
am ready to see the last third of the season to know how far. Bring it Emily
Andras et al! P.S. I am not ready and also #BringWynonnaHome because we need
more round the firepit for two more seasons at least!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lindsey –</b> What’s up with Cleo and her merry band of
Reapers? I’m sure they are just off knitting somewhere, right? Who knows, maybe
we will find out more this week. I mean, we kind of have to right?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kayla –</b> I just wanted to touch on the scene where
Nicole explains to Waverly the place she was in during those 18 months, and
what it felt like to lose everything. The quiet domesticity of talking in the
kitchen while Waverly washed her shirt is the kind of representation that this
show provides to us that I just don’t see anywhere else. The kind of scene
where a long-term established couple can be in the same room, one partially
dressed, with absolutely no sexual overtones. That feels so real and just
struck such a cord with me, because I can’t name a single other show that would
do the same. And also maybe I melted into a puddle on the floor when Nicole
told Waverly that SHE is her “happy.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><p></p>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-52041607945354467282021-03-17T10:16:00.003-04:002021-03-17T10:17:27.065-04:00Round The Fire Pit, Season 4 Episode 8 of Wynonna Earp<p>Wow! We certainly were processing a lot of feelings this week! Join us for a Halloween romp through our emotions in this week's <span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">'Round the Fire Pit': a Round Table Discussion of Wynonna Earp! </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This week around the table we have:</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Earpnado (@earpnado)<br />Lynn (@lynn_rachels)<br />Office (@nedleysoffice)<br />Kayla (@ViewserAlert)<br />Lindsey (@xfbard)<br />Laura (@usuttontorwort) </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">IN ADDITION, we opened up one question to all Earpers. We've picked three answers to include that we really enjoyed! Thanks to all those that sent in answers for that! We hope to open one question to all each week!</p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">So, without further ado...</span> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4TLPXaWJuv3eeVQOvGQ0TYV_D_2-iP56aqgBWzwFYABPqAi8Bza1mycBESfMEzrDqTYEZdLIEI9Sb8yz57CpcUn-A51a1O0RZ8hzjMBuaSk4gdLS8LIbxifp9gZ6037thF4AG02Zg6H9I/s2048/Round+the+Firepit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4TLPXaWJuv3eeVQOvGQ0TYV_D_2-iP56aqgBWzwFYABPqAi8Bza1mycBESfMEzrDqTYEZdLIEI9Sb8yz57CpcUn-A51a1O0RZ8hzjMBuaSk4gdLS8LIbxifp9gZ6037thF4AG02Zg6H9I/s320/Round+the+Firepit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>1) So, we found out what was up with Robin and, thus,
perhaps a little about why Jeremy was away during the 18 months 3 weeks and 4
days. Does that change anything about your opinion regarding how he kind of
ghosted Nicole (Nicole's words)?</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla – </b>For me, not really? I’d like to start by
saying that Varun absolutely slayed that scene and made me feel all of the
things. Of course, I feel empathy for Jeremy, for having to carry the guilt
that he asked Robin to jump and he did it without question. That it’s his fault
that Robin is the way he is, and so what else can he do but to make sure that
he’s as happy as possible. It reminds me of the Doc line from season 2 when he
tells Wynonna that he would do anything to ensure her happiness. But back to
the question – does this change anything about ghosting Nicole? Nicole was
practically raising a teenager, defending the Homestead, searching for
Peacemaker, trying to figure out how to get to the garden, and missing the hell
out of Waverly. She had more than enough going on, and still tried to make sure
that Jeremy was okay. I think in my mind the thing that justified Jeremy’s
actions was the fact that Black Badge was tapping into his calls, and he wanted
to protect Nicole from whatever the “new” Black Badge might do if they knew everything.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn –</b> This new information fills in some gaps and
answers some questions. Hindsight is 20/20 and all of us wish at one time of
another we would have handled something differently. I don’t think Jeremy meant
to ghost Nicole, but days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, and he just
couldn’t find his way back. I wish Nicole and Jeremy would have had each other
during that time because it could have helped and comforted both of them!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> Yes and no. Obviously I feel bad for
Jeremy and he was dealing with a lot a lot and we get a better idea of what he
went through during those long 18 months. But in some ways, it makes even less
sense to NOT talk to Nicole. For both Jeremy and Nicole had lost the person
they love, and they were losing their town. You’d think they could support each
other. True, Jeremy needed to be fully aligned with BBD in order to be able to
use their equipment and resources but it still seems odd and sad to me that he
didn’t communicate Nicole and both of them could have worked together. But on
the third hand, we all deal with grief in our own way; maybe contact with
anything Purgatory (including Nicole) was just too painful. Ugh, I just want to
hug them all.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>Yes and no. Let’s face it we’ve all been
there where we took on things ourselves either out of guilt or thinking we are
helping those we love by not pushing more crap on top of them. I think in
Jeremy’s case it was a bit of both because he clearly blames himself for what
happened to Robin since he asked him to jump and find everyone else. But then
he also didn’t want it to weigh on Nicole (or anyone else once they came back
from the garden) when she clearly was having a hell of a time in Purgatory
herself. She was drugged, broke her leg, raising a teenager, keeping the
homestead safe, Purgatory safe, where’d Nedley go…I mean she had some shit to
deal with right?! So is Jeremy the type of person to put even more on her
shoulders, no. He’s going to make the sacrifice and keep all of that bottled up
and try to fix it himself. Here’s the thing, it never works out well for anyone
doing it that way. Jeremy could use everyone’s help in this if nothing more
than to have a shoulder to cry on and lean on for emotional support. Then
there’s the gang of misfits that always seems to win out in the end, they can
help him figure it out. So really, buck up Jeremy and stop trying to be the
hero…alone. You’re all the damn hero and y’all need to work together on this.
Nicole did go to Jeremy when she frogged up and needed to break the curse,
right? So, to answer your question yes it changes what I thought was going on
with him and no, because I’m still upset he didn’t trust himself enough to tell
others and believe they were strong enough to also take more bullshit on.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>Oh Jeremy. My heart broke for him when it was revealed
that Robin had been mind-erased by the Garden fog. Naturally it changes how I feel about the
whole situation, but I do think that they both could have avoided/lessened a
lot of anger, hurt, and misunderstanding if he had just told Nicole what was
happening. Team Earp are still not the best at communicating. You would think
that by now they would all realize that they are better when they lean on each
other.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>I assume by ghosted you mean how Jeremy
literally killed Haught and turned her into a ghost right? With this show
you have to be specific. Either way, Jeremy has clearly been through some
shit and has had to make some tough choices. Technically ghosting her was
nicer than the Vegan Revenge he pulled on his boss so hopefully all is
forgiven.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>2) Let's talk about favorite costumes -- which one was
yours and why??<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla –</b> Tim looked AMAZING as Freddie Mercury.
That was my favorite costume in terms of the quality and the closeness to
reality. But to have Wynonna and Waverly choose their costumes at the Glory
Hole without knowing who they were was my favorite. Wynonna subconsciously
choosing the superhero costume, knowing somewhere inside that no matter what
happens, saving the day is going to come down to her. And of course, Waverly’s
angel costume was… an absolute WIN by the costume department! I love that the
first memories of Waverly’s that started to trickle in were that she likes red
hair, and that she’s an angel (well, half-angel). I also wonder if those
costumes might be a little fore-shadowy? Everyone knows the hero has to make
sacrifices to save the day. Waverly’s “guardians of the garden do not get to
love” line really drove that home. What will Wynonna have to give up to save
Purgatory yet again? And how will Waverly’s still mysterious angel powers and
connection to the garden come into play in the next 4 episodes? Can’t wait to
see how it all plays out, I’m sure it’ll be totally fine and not at all heart
shattering.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn –</b> I loved all the costumes! Wynonna as
Britney was a perfect choice! Waverly and her cute little ladybug costume
matched her loving personality. The best costume in my opinion was Doc as
Freddie Mercury! It just seems like Doc would have tapped into so many types of
music while driving Charlene and Queen would have been right up his alley! The
costume itself was flawless! Doc couldn’t have looked or acted more comfortable
in it. I know Tim was extra excited! This show never ceases to raise the bar of
excellence!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> My favorite costume is one we didn’t see –
little, tiny kid Waverly Earp in a pair of adult overalls stuffed with hay probably
squealing with joy when she got candy. How cute would she have been?!?! </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b> Costumes
in the episode, right? I mean really no offense to Wynonna who looked great as
Britney but Freddie Mercury. All. The. Way. Doc looked good and it took me a
minute to realize he was holding the mic in Shorty’s and then he took it with
him when he went running after the sisters. Ha ha ha that’s going all in again
eh Doc. Plus with that mustache really what other costume would do. I think
Doc’s is twenty times better than Freddie’s. Now, if only they let him sing a
Queen song…</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>Angel Waverly, hands down. From the wings, to the arm bands, to her
hair, and the little eye jewels. It reminded me a little of the Amazons in
Wonder Woman. And who doesn’t LOVE that? An angel wearing an angel costume was
pretty purposeful, but that aside, I REALLY loved that look.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>My favorite was the
costume I was wearing, which was a person who thought I knew what Robin looked
like. A close second was the nothing Wynonna was wearing at the beginning
of the episode. If love lives in the butt Wynonna has a really great
love.</p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>3) While talking to Casey Doc confessed that his
greatest love is Wy...the Earp sisters. Yet not ten minutes prior he was
flippant with Amon, saying that Wynonna loves nothing more than to turn her
back on her exes. Do you think Wynonna bears all the blame for the stalled
status of their relationship or are they both equally responsible?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla – </b>I think that true unconditional love is
much more complicated than this. I’d imagine for Doc that at least part of his
reaction to Amon was surprise and hurt that Wynonna would go back to old
habits, when Doc just wants her to be better. It shows that he is still
justifiably upset by what happened with Holt. But is Doc really going to share
his true feelings with someone like Amon? No! He’s going to share them with
someone like Casey. I think that Amon represents the kind of demon Doc is
walking away from (literally), while Casey represents maybe someone that Doc
strives to be more like in some way. Casey’s open heart (dance like nobody’s
watching, I mean come on!) and heroic spirit are what open Doc up to be real. I
think Doc recognizes that Wynonna needs to find her way on her own, and he
can’t be another crutch for her questionable choices. But that doesn’t mean
that he doesn’t love her, or has given up hope that they could find a way back
to each other.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>I am not placing the blame on either of
them completely. As Waverly so eloquently put it in the last episode, “And
their love for one another, it’s not fake. It just gets buried day-to-day under
hurt…and pride.” Wynonna and Doc have their own way of masking hurt,
disappointment and fear. Their whole relationship has been a push and pull. The
bottom line for me is that when all is said and done, Wynonna and Doc have each
other’s back. Sure, there is blame to share, but there is also a whole lot of
love!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office – </b>I… I don’t know that either one of them
is at fault entirely. I think Wynonna did something that she knew was against
the code and Doc just couldn’t go there with her. And Doc was ready to be okay
with forgiving the family that wanted to steal and kill their baby and Wynonna
couldn’t go there with him. I wonder if both of them think the other one is the
one keeping them apart and so then, in fine characters-of-Wynonna-Earp fashion,
they don’t talk about it but instead engage in potentially destructive behavior,
lol. Clearly they both love each other
with their entire souls, but they both also have a code against which the other
one rubs against or violates. They’re such star-crossed lovers, especially compared
to Waverly and Nicole being stars-aligned lovers and it’s so hard to watch. Again, ugh, I just want to hug them all.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>Ok, first Doc was flippant with Amon
because he would never give an adversary the benefit of the doubt on knowing
how he really feels about the situation. He’s pretty good with keeping his
poker face set, I mean he is a gambler after all. But to the point at hand it
takes two to tango. Wynonna and Doc have been running circles around each other
and how they feel since the beginning. Neither is really prepared to admit to
anything otherwise Doc wouldn’t have had to swallow what he really meant and
say the Earp sisters. But then again I’m not entirely sure it’s untrue either.
Everyone knows how close Wynonna and Waverly are and it’s not just to do with being
an Earp (especially since technically Waverly isn’t an Earp). But the sisters
is the greatest love story of the show *hard stop* Doc knows it and he’s done
everything to make sure they stay safe and together but he also is thoroughly
in love with Wynonna and can’t admit to her outright. And her shooting Holt in
the back has put a bigger chasm between them and that’s all on Wynonna for
doing it, but not why it’s keeping them apart. Doc is lost and he’s not sure
what’s completely right in his life anymore so still a fish out of water.
Wynonna is scared and lost a bit and when you see a bad guy, you shoot a bad
guy is kind of where she’s at. Both of them need to figure this out and then
they can be together because I am still Wyndoc is endgame!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>I think that both Wynonna and Doc bear
equal parts of the blame. Wynonna is acting out, being a bit self-destructive,
and actively being hostile and avoiding Doc.
And Doc is making it clear that he is no longer capable of walking the
same path as Wynonna. I think if those two knuckleheads would actually TALK
then they may be able to break the stalemate that they are living under, but
then again, who knows, talking might only make it worse. As I’ve said before, I think it’s going to
take some major crisis to get these two back on the same page and hopefully
back to the WynDoc we know and love.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado </b>– I think we can all agree that Wynonna and
Doc don’t have what we would call a healthy relationship or even make good
decisions in their own individual lives.
Doc became a vampire, Wynonna killed a Clanton. They both have some self-sabotaging behaviors
but at the end of the day that kind of connects them because they understand
each other better than anyone else ever could.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p><b>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</b> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>4) That last scene with the Earp sisters (and then
Nicole) was a roller coaster of emotions and growth and love and change. Word
vomit all your feels and your biggest takeaway from it.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla –</b> I loved the acknowledgement that Wynonna
has also been this heroic figure in Waverly’s life, and even though Nicole has
taken a certain (permanent!) role in Waverly’s life, the role that Wynonna has
always held in her life will never change. What a fragile moment, for Waverly
to approach the subject that Wynonna had been avoiding the whole episode.
Waverly’s happy, she’s engaged, she’s getting married, Nicole is her person…
but Wynonna is still what she’s always been in Waverly’s eyes. Her hero. I
think the Nicole interruption came at a terrible time, I would have loved to
see how the rest of the conversation would have played out between the Earp
sisters. But it was also a necessary metaphor for how things have changed. At
the last Earp sisters fireside chat in season 3, Wynonna jokingly said that
Nicole couldn’t be buried with her and Waverly. But this time she sees that
it’s Nicole who will have Waverly and will be responsible for making her happy
for the rest of her life. It was such an important moment for Nicole and
Wynonna too – Waverly seems to always be seeking approval from Wynonna in her
relationship. Waverly’s smile after Wynonna said that Waves finally picked a
smart one. The way Waverly silently looked to Wynonna for her reaction before
proposing to Nicole (the second time). We needed to see Wynonna explicitly give
that acceptance to Nicole, and I think to time that moment alongside the
conversation with Waverly made perfect sense. Oh yeah, and STETSON!!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>The greatest joy I experienced with this
scene was the stillness, calm and peacefulness! All the episodes seem to go,
go, go from one adventure/crisis to another. I was so happy to see the Earp
sisters sitting and talking to each other. The love, the warmth, the bond that
shone through was incredible. The Earp sisters are the heart of our little
shitshow! Then throw in Nicole and you can continue to see the admiration,
respect, and love each of these characters have for one another! You are and
always will be my hero, Wynonna Earp! The show and the character!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> UGH, right in the feels I mean RIGHT in
the feels! I also found it interesting just how it progressed physically. It
started with Waverly laying down, her head in Wynonna’s lap, popping a marshmallow
whole into her mouth, clearly the little sister. She then sat up next to
Wynonna, in the same cross-legged pose – she was Wynonna’s equal. Then after Nicole entered the scene, Waverly
stood up and was now above Wynonna and looking back and down, even giving her
advice to call Doc. And finally, Waverly left with Nicole. In this one scene Waverly metaphorically grew
up moved on while Wynonna didn’t move at all. The scene ends focusing on
Wynonna still in the same place even as you hear happy laugher of Waverly and Nicole
retreating behind her. And I have to believe that’s what Wynonna is feeling;
that this whole time she’s been fighting and protecting Waverly so that Waverly
CAN live a more normal life and now that Waverly is getting that and going off
on her own adventure and life, and maybe doesn’t need Wynonna as much… where
does that leave Wynonna? (PS, you guessed
it, ugh, I want to hug her).</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Of course, I can’t NOT mention… the Stetson. The dark uniform.
The khakis. The hand on her belt. Yes, yes, yes, and thank you very much, yes.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>This whole episode felt like season 1 all
over again, didn’t it? I mean the sisters kind of showing their love and being
at each other’s side while also kind of harboring some jealousy. Only this time
roles were reversed on that part. And then roles were really reversed when they
were fogged. I love when the sisters are together and playing off of each other
because they know and love each other so well. Plus they’ll do anything for
each, and have! Died, killed, tried killing each other (sort of). I said it
before, this is the greatest love story of the show as it should be and I’m
here for it. They can clown around and be mad at each other but at the end of
the day, there’s a campfire and the love. And then a porno with Nicole..which
by the way Wynonna’s reaction made me laugh. I’m laughing so hard now I can
barely type my answers out! Did you notice that it was a Nicole Interruptus and
even Wynonna being there and talking didn’t stop Wayhaught from being way…hot?
It’s reaffirming that these two strong, capable women can rely on each other
even when they’re at odds with each other. That the love shines through,
always. Also, I want some smores now and finally seeing the homestead in spring
it’s kind of nice knowing these two can have their chats without freezing outside.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>One
of my biggest takeaway is that Wynonna is just so sad. Is she happy that Waverly has Nicole, of
course she is. All she has EVER wanted
is for Waverly to be happy, but I think she sees their lives, her and Waverly’s,
are starting to go in two different directions. And yeah, Waverly isn’t
physically going anywhere, but she admitted that Nicole is HER PERSON. Up until
this point Wynonna has been her person AND her hero. And how do you continue to
be a hero if the one person you’ve been fighting for your entire life now has
someone else?</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">As for Waverly, I think she knows Wynonna is struggling,
but she also knows that Wynonna has to walk her own path. All she can do is
reassure her that she’s still there, married or not. As for Waverly herself,
she is happy! You can see it in her face every time she talks about
Nicole. And talks about getting married.
Waverly has come so far on her life journey and it’s amazing to see. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Then there is Nicole. Khaki wearing, Stetson sporting
Nicole. Bless her! She dragged out those
pants that she hated because Waverly asked her to. THAT’S love. Beyond that I think Nicole also
realizes that Wynonna is having a tough time and she is trying to both give her
space and let her know that she isn’t taking Waverly away. They are just
joining ALL of their lives together. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Look how far ALL of our babies have come!!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>I blacked out after Haught put the
Stetson on. Was there more?</p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>5) If the six main characters (Wynonna, Waverly, Doc,
Nicole, Jeremy, Nedley) HAD to choose one among them to lose their memory
forever, who would volunteer and who would eventually be the one to lose their
memory.</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla –</b> There is no way in hell that they would
permit each other to do this. There are only two scenarios that I can plausibly
see in my head: Jeremy or Doc. (I’d say Nedley, but I don’t think he’d be
willing to forget Chrissy). Jeremy, because the love of his life has already
lost his memory (possible forever). I think he would volunteer, to forget the
pain and the guilt of it all. And I think his reasoning might just be sincere
enough to convince the rest of the team to allow him to go along with it. In
terms of Doc, I think he would volunteer to save the others. Especially after
Doc’s comment when seeing the video of Wyatt, that he doesn’t have the luxury
of forgetting what he’s done. Doc’s story to this point has been about how the
past comes back to haunt him. First, in the form of his decision to make a deal
with the stone witch. Then his ex-wife coming back to turn him into a vampire.
Without the weight of his past decisions, I wonder what kind of man (okay,
vampire) he would turn out to be.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn –</b> All 6 of them would volunteer to be the one
to lose their memory. But, while the Wynonna gang were having a heated, yet
loving, conversation at Shorty’s going back and forth giving reasons why one or
the other couldn’t do it, Nedley was slipping out the back and taking care of
it!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> First off, this question is rude. I came
up with it and I should be slapped. Second, I think they would all volunteer –
they wouldn’t necessarily want to, but they would because they’re all that
good. But I do think they’d reason Wynonna couldn’t lose her memory – she’s
still the Earp Heir and Purgatory still needs her. Purgatory also still needs
Waverly’s expertise and knowledge and Nicole’s ability to police the town. Doc
also has a lot of historical knowledge and also I think it would be a bad idea
for a vampire to not remember he’s a vampire.
Jeremy’s science has been critical to a number of antidotes / cures they’ve
used so that’s not a great idea for him to lose his memory, though from a
personal perspective it might be sweet if he and Robin can start over again and
maybe find their way back to each other. That leaves Nedley. Oh, Nedley. He’s had
a good life.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura –</b> So this wouldn’t be the same person
because I think all of them would volunteer, Jeremy probably being the most
grudgingly volunteer or at least the last one. He and Waverly probably the last
two as they’d have that academic sense of finding another way but then
eventually they’d be like, “nope, I’ll do it!” Now, who would eventually do it
that would be Doc. Because of all the people who have memories of things they
want to forget and tend to take the more awkward way out of things it’s Doc. He
wanted to live forever not once but twice, granted for different reasons but
still, he did it and sacrificed relationships and bits of his character too.
And after what he said to Casey I think he’s carrying so much grief that it’s
that he’d want to lose most of all. He’d also say that if things were really
meant to be, he’ll find his way back to his family eventually.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>I think Nicole would volunteer (dang
her!), thinking it would be the least catastrophic choice. Ultimately though, if we were looking at it
as if it were to happen today, I think Jeremy would be the one to go through
with it. The situation with Robin, the
guilt and grief and heartache that he is carrying…that is enough to make anyone
willing to step up and forget. I think
he would want to just start over and not feel all the loss.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado –</b> I think Nedley would do it simply to
erase the memory of what he did to Calamity Jane. In my head Nedley walks
around all day like everything is fine but sits bolt upright in the middle of
the night every night covered in sweat reliving that moment over and over like
his own personal feline Groundhog Day.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>6) That was a super interesting exchange between Wynonna
and Waverly just before they met Casey; one in which Wynonna seemed kind of
angry with/at Waverly, what did you make of that?</b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla –</b> Wynonna’s number one coping mechanism is
deflecting and distracting. She’s doing it right now with Doc too. Instead of
maybe admitting that she shouldn’t have done what she did, or being honest with
herself and Doc about what she wants, she’s pissed at him (and not letting him
participate in the slapping of ass). I think she’s using the same tactic with
Waverly. Since Wynonna came back to Purgatory, it has been her and Waverly
above all else. Whatever was happening, she and Waverly knew that they were
there for each other no matter what. And now that Waverly is engaged and taking
this huge step in her life, Wynonna is feeling maybe a little left behind? Like
everything is changing? Like everyone else has this potential for a beautiful
future, and she’s doomed to the same curse that has followed her around her
entire life? The way Wynonna asked if Nicole was busy when Waverly made plans
with Wynonna goes to show that it wasn’t necessarily something that had been
happening all that often. Even with siblings who adore each other, I think
there is always a small sense of sibling rivalry. Imagine having a fucking
ANGEL as a sister, who is in love with maybe the only person deserving of it,
and is about to ride off into the sunset? I think her attitude toward Waverly
makes total sense, I just hope the rest of the team can read the lines between
Wynonna’s actions before she does anything more drastic (than sleeping with
Amon, who I once found charming and now find to be a SLEEZE).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn –</b> I am going to speculate that the exchange
between Wynonna and Waverly was a little frustration and transference of anger
from Wynonna. She is disappointed in herself for the Amon decision, suffering
from a little self-pity and poor Waverly gets caught in the crossfire. It
probably doesn’t help that Waverly is part-angel inside and out and is positive
and upbeat! Wynonna is just having one of those moments when she just wants to
bitch, complain and kick a trailer! All that being said, everything is usually
done or said for a reason in the Andras world, so hell, who knows what it all
means?</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> I said this in the @EarpSisterFeels
discussion but it felt so much like a reversal from 1x04. In 1x04 we find out
that Waverly is mad that Wynonna gets to be the special one. Waverly said to Wynonna, “I spent years
compiling research on the revenants. I did a four-year university degree by correspondence
on ancient cultures and languages because I thought that maybe, MAYBE, I could
break the curse. And you, who's never tried to be good at anything in life, got
to be the special one... while I just got to be Waverly.” And in this episode Wynonna says, “You’re in
love, your life is so perfect, just stop being so goddamn angelic!”</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">It’s like that they both kind of wanted/want what the
other has. Wynonna didn’t want to be the heir, but she was. Waverly didn’t ask
to be an angel, but she is. Life chose those for roles for them. But that doesn’t
stop the bit of jealousy, even if you know it’s not fair jealousy.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>Wynonna’s
scared, and jealous, at how her and Waverly’s lives are going right now. It’s
almost a mirror of season one where Waverly ended up being the jealous one
because Wynonna handled peacemaker and was the heir, and even had better
relationships than say Champ. Waverly hid it well most of the time but Wynonna
is right, she does big adult mittens not kit gloves. Right now she’s watching
her little sister be in love with someone that’s just as present, they’re
engaged, Waverly’s happy (and an angel), and meanwhile Wynonna can’t be with
her daughter, Doc, or really anyone else right now. She’s alone and scared and
until recently was without peacemaker so she was definitely feeling off-center
in the demon hunting department. Plus, she wasn’t the one to save Nicole and
get rid of the had of the Clanton clan, it was Waverly.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>I think that Wynonna was taking out her
hurt and anger on Waverly. Wynonna’s
going through some stuff and she is making some not so great choices (sleeping
with Amon). She is trying so desperately to have control over something, to
feel something, and to find herself worthy that she lashed out at the one
person who loves her unconditionally. I don’t think that Wynonna begrudges
Waverly’s happiness with Nicole, but I do think that maybe a small part of her
felt like as long as she had Waverly by her side that things would be ok. And
now that Waverly is essentially breaking off and chasing her own happiness
Wynonna is at a bit of a loss. It
definitely doesn’t help that WynDoc is currently on the rocks and Wynonna
doesn’t see love and happiness as a possibility in her own life.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>Wynonna is independent. But
there’s a difference between independent and alone and it’s not always an easy
line to walk. With her relationship with Doc on the rocks, maybe some
guilt about how she killed Billy, constantly fighting for survival in a demon
infested town, and now dealing with her baby sister getting married…I guess she
has a few reasons to be stressed. Honestly the nicest part of seeing them
get mind altering fogged was that Wynonna and Waverly got to be carefree for a
bit. With the Halloween theme they kind of gave me Sarah Sanderson vibes
too which was fun. Even the anger and fear Wynonna is clearly processing
plus the mind altering fog that took Robin’s face couldn’t come close to taking
the Earp sisters love for each other.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Alexandra (@AlexSandra31) – </b>I don't think Wynonna
was really angry with Waverly. I think that's just Wynonna being Wynonna and
not knowing how to deal with her feelings. I think she's really sad and down about
everything that is going on with Doc, she was so close to happiness and it slip
through her fingers because she did what she thought she had to do cause like
she often said She's a hero and sometimes being a hero is making her a killer.
She thought Doc could understand that better than anyone but he's on a path of
redemption and she feels like she'll never get the chance to be on that path
and I think that is making her angry. To come back to her feelings towards
Waverly. She sees that Waverly is having a great love story with Nicole, She's
happy She's getting married She's gonna have everything that Wynonna feel
she'll never get to have and even think she's unworthy of having... And let's
not forget in the previous episode everyone was in love with Waverly ! Since
season 1 we know everyone loves Waverly (there was a vote she got a sash!). I
think Wynonna resent that even if she loves Waverly more than anything in the
world and know she deserve the best! I think Wynonna is feeling really Lonely
at the moment and one of her biggest fear is to lose Waverly. And even if we
know It's unreasonable (we all know we're not thinking straight When we're in a
dark place) maybe She's afraid she'll lose her Babygirl once She's married
because until Nicole it was Wynonna's role to protect Waverly and make her
happy. But now Nicole is doing just that and by getting married they're making
it even more official so Wynonna is probably wondering what would be her role
in Waverly's life now ? She feels like nobody need her anymore... again she
feels lonely... the sigh she let go when Waverly tell her She's getting married
on this last scene is an other proof for me.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Nanci (@NParoubek1)</b> – I think Wynonna was cranky
with Waverly because she regretted losing her pants in the first place and felt
more and more defensive when Waves kept asking about them. Like the last straw,
or last piece of faux leather in this case. Perfect Waves who was actually
being helpful, and her perfect fiance and her angelic little ways, when Wynonna
already said last episode she was tired of feeling guilty for what she is when
what she is is necessary. So Wynonna being human and unable to stop taking her
frustration out on Waverly, which makes her more frustrated. Even if you know
you're being petty doesn't mean you can stop.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Dar (@Darroy) – </b>I think Wynonna is really
struggling with Waverly’s engagement. We saw evidence of this in 407 with
Wynonna’s disregard for Waverly’s second (third?) engagement celebration at
Shorty’s and then her utter lack of planning of the bachelorette party at the
strip club. She did no planning and showed such disregard for what either
Waverly or Nicole would want as an Girls Night Out to celebrate. I think her
difficulty comes from being a bit jealous of the Waverly’s relationship with
Nicole (given her current situation with Doc) but also her fear of losing
Waverly. I think it’s actually more the fear that is driving her to be sort of
dismissive of Waverly’s engagement. Waverly has always been her light and her
source of strength and the fear that their relationship will change when she
gets married terrifies her. But I think Waverly did a great job in 408 in
reassuring Wynonna that she will *always* be her sister and that, in some ways,
comes first given their shared history of supporting each other while growing
up in a dysfunctional family. Wynonna is still a little shaky but I think
Waverly’s reassurance helped Wynonna at least consider the idea that the
engagement and marriage is not something to fear.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">(thank you also to @earperlovster and @earpBronwyn for submitting
answers, too!)</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>7) The scene at the end where Doc was dragging Amon
into a firelit circle felt a lot like Doc dragging Levi over the line even
knowing what that would do to Levi. Is this a step backwards for the kinder
gentler Doc?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla –</b> Yes, the flashback vibes on this one were
REAL! But my answer is no. When Doc took Levi across the line, he didn’t want
to but did anyway because Bobo had control over Doc. He had to follow Bobo’s
orders to get what he wanted. But by delivering Amon? He was giving the other
demons a chance at the freedom that Doc felt like he didn’t have, maybe not
until now. I think this is just a further sign that Doc is done with this
bullshit, and is ready to break the cycle that has led to where he is in his
life now. I think Doc is done making judgments about what is right or wrong,
and is giving other people the power to decide for themselves. Like he told
Wynonna, there is always a choice.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>Kinder, gentler Doc can still drag Amon
into the firelit circle and offer him up to the demons. Amon crossed the line
when he publicly disrespected Wynonna with his comments, sold out Wynonna for
money, and then targeted precious Waverly! Doc has had enough of Amon’s
behavior and rightfully drags him to receive his just punishment! Not a step
backwards in my opinion…a step forward to protect his family!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> I actually went back and forth on this. At
first I was shocked, like Doc, WTF?!?! However, the main difference I see
between this and Levi is that with Levi, Doc did that for himself. In the case
of Amon, Doc did that (I think) for the Earp Sisters. Having Amon try to kill
them both is not something Doc could look past. Complicating that, however, is
the fact that Doc may be angling to be the sole proprietor of the Glory Hole.
But I don’t think that’s it. I think Amon is simply too dangerous for Doc to
let him hang around so he let those whom Amon previously had a hold over take
care of him. Though, Amon is pretty shifty himself and he could easily survive
this and be even more dangerous.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>One step forward, two steps back. No, I
think this is actually Doc being very set of who he views as the goodie and the
baddie. If you break his code, which sleeping with his love, then setting
Waverly up to die, and cheating well you’ve broken more than one of Doc’s
codes. Therefore, you get served up to the people. Plus, this wasn’t Doc
actually carrying out a sentence like with Levi, and Doc was more of an asshole
back then too. This was Doc leaving the decision of exactly what would happen
up to those less fortunate individuals.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey –</b> Yes and no. I think it definitely doesn’t jive with the
peacemaker approach that he has been taking of late, but at the same time it is
very in character as far as wanting to give people (demons) the freedom that he
feels that he himself does not have. Honestly I don’t think it really had much
to do with Amon personally, it was more along the lines of righting a
wrong. Amon had shown himself to be very
self-serving. He did them all wrong by locking them in The Glory Hole and Doc
was offering up a way for them to take back their freedom and their lives. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>It obviously reminded me of S1 Doc, and
that was a really fucking great Doc. And it’s not like Amon didn’t have it
coming. That’ll teach him to fuck with
an Earp ::side eye emoji, eggplant emoji, peach emoji, pants emoji::</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>8) What didn't we ask that we should have and what is
the answer?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla – </b>How amazeballs in our MA TV rating? I am
so not over how many fucks we get per episode!! There were two that stuck out
to me the most this episode. Waverly’s “I fucking hate Halloween” was the most
genuinely delivered line including the work “fuck” that I’ve ever heard. She
says it so nonchalantly in her new “Wynonna Cop” personality and I just
absolutely loved it. The second was Wynonna’s “mother fuckers!” as Amon drove
her and Waverly off to the Glory Hole. It was SO Wynonna, even when she didn’t
remember who she was. And the fact that it seems to have been improvised by
Melanie based on her tweet to Emily makes it even better. I fucking love this show!!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn – </b>We have seen Bunny and Casey come back in
the first two episodes. Will we be graced in the next episodes by any more
blasts from the past? I wish I knew the answer to this question. My hopes are
Gus, Mama Earp and baby Alice! There are several other possibilities, so who
knows?</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> Waverly’s first instinct was to punch
someone and she later admitted to enjoying it, should we be terrified of baby
girl? Yes, yes we should be terrified of
her, lol. Not permanently, not forever, but there is a lot of anger in her that
has been suppressed for a long time and that anger is powerful. Aside from all
the hints dropped throughout the series, I also found it interesting that stripped
of memories Waverly says, “fuck Halloween”, in direct contrast to how she is
when she has memories, just another hint of the anger just below what she shows
the world. Question 2: did Waverly not
look so adorable in her cop uniform that you just wanted to pick her up and put
her in your pocket and carry her around with you everywhere? Yes, that too. She’s very complex, lol.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura – </b>There was so much in this episode but one
thing we haven’t discussed is what exactly is in those spaghettios at Casey’s
place? I mean those are some shiny O’s there Casey. Personally I think he has
the wrong snacks too. Mike and Ike? You need some Milk Duds, Cheetos, those
honey mustard pretzel bites, doritos, snickers bars, and really can you have
the munchies without chips and quac. Have I said too much?</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>It’s not really a question, more of an
observation…How great were the Earp sisters unencumbered by all of their
traumatic memories? It struck me that
they way Waverly and Wynonna acted AFTER they were fogged might have been
indicative of who they would have become if they had not had such a traumatic
childhood. Wynonna might have grown up more of a free spirit, free to just be
silly, and without the weight of the world on her shoulders. And Waverly, not
worried about tailoring herself to be who everyone would 100% love might have
been more forward, self-confident, and brazen. All in all, it was super fun to
see them in these different roles and what was even MORE fun was to see Mel and
Dom just get to be silly.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado –</b> Where was Cleo this episode? You
know, I’m glad you asked. I’m sure she’s somewhere being super relaxed
and not planning anything crazy and just generally being her hottie hot hot
self. I feel like the Wynonna Writers won’t let anything bad happen to
her. I feel it in my groin. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Thanks for reading, everyone! Drop us a note on twitter if you'd like! :)</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-84202079317440260522021-03-09T18:59:00.000-05:002021-03-17T10:17:37.168-04:00Round the Fire Pit: Season 4, Episode 7 of Wynonna Earp<p> And we're back!!</p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Welcome to this week's 'Round the Fire Pit': a Round Table Discussion of Wynonna Earp! </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This week around the table we have:</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Earpnado (@earpnado)<br />Lynn (@lynn_rachels)<br />Office (@nedleysoffice)<br />Docstache (@missmillieguns)<br />Kayla (@ViewserAlert)<br />Lindsey (@xfbard)<br />Laura (@usuttontorwort) </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">IN ADDITION, we opened up one question (question #7 regarding who you would glitter bomb) to all Earpers. We've picked four answers to include that we really enjoyed! Thanks to all those that sent in answers for that! We hope to open one question to all each week!</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">So, without further ado...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-yRrpVVtg7CerPhDOjn-HQTdHtwqBI3f3hBLpBYiIsCDyG0vv_-5PV2zCDsvHuSoRlJCggrkc9XfAR7hK6gja-YA7mTWy8yghdAz6IkV0cqSWLQOejdsOfZwWTGk8g-idYVPw2wcV72po/s2048/Round+the+Firepit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-yRrpVVtg7CerPhDOjn-HQTdHtwqBI3f3hBLpBYiIsCDyG0vv_-5PV2zCDsvHuSoRlJCggrkc9XfAR7hK6gja-YA7mTWy8yghdAz6IkV0cqSWLQOejdsOfZwWTGk8g-idYVPw2wcV72po/w422-h279/Round+the+Firepit.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>1) What was your favorite couple/throuple during the
love fest danceoff for Freedom and why?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn –</b> My favorite couple was Nedley and Doc
(#Docley)! This has been a bromance waiting to happen and personally I am here
for it! They were so adorable complimenting each other and Doc even said, “I
love you”! I mean really…it doesn’t get much cuter than that!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Docstache – </b>#Hollidedley! Cause it was so
relatable as I’m pretty sure I would be exactly like Nedley if I got to dance
with Doc freakin Holliday.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">OMG IMAGINE THAT!<br />Dancing. In. Doc’s. Arms.<br />What would be our song?<br />Maybe something by Tom Waits...<br />No, Patsy Cline!<br />No, Willie! Or Dolly! or Loretta!<br />OMG THIS IS SO HARD!<br />Honestly it could be Slayer and as long as I was in Doc’s
arms it would be romantic.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">But yeah, #Hollidedley all the way.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey –</b> I think my favorite couple was Nedley
and Doc. Something about seeing them and their mutual love fest just made my
heart feel happy. Those two deserve a good bromance! Can you see them sitting
around talking about fishing, or knife throwing, or something equally dude-bro?
That and the fact that Doc admires Nedley’s curling achievements!</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado –</b> Wynonna and Haught. Two
reasons. First, Demetri said consent only came into play if they were
willing (or something along those lines) so I think Haught’s true love affair
with Wynonna’s top shelf ass has been solidly re-confirmed. Second, I love
that Wynonna technically interrupted Horny Haught AGAIN, just this time
with…herself. They may have been under a spell but damn if they both
aren’t consistent AF.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura –</b> Favorite couple or throuple…yes. Can I
just say that I love the love fest dance off (FOR FREEDOM) in its entirety?!
Except getting glittered, it gets everywhere and I wouldn’t want it everywhere
on me. But I digress. I think all of us Wynaught fans were happily satisfied
with the interactions these future sister-in-laws had during the glitter
bombing. I am laughing hard now just thinking about Nicole’s hand sliding down
of Wynonna’s ass. And one of my fav lines of the whole ep “Oh Nicole, I think
we both know you’re driving this bus where we don’t want it to go.” But then
seeing the BunLeyHaught throuple? I’m dead. Especially since Bunny was doing
her best baby gay look by trying to copy Nicole. It’s okay Bun-bun, hard to do
without those Pumas. Can we have this whole scene on repeat….for ever (FOR
FREEDOM?)?</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla –</b> I would say that WynDoc was my favorite
couple during the lovefest dance-off (FOR FREEDOM!), but it was just too
heartbreaking to watch it end. So I’m going to go with Amon and Bunny. They
were certainly the least likely duo of the evening, and seeing how drastically
different they both were under the spell compared to their normal selves was
hilariously entertaining. Amon’s mysterious exterior broke down, (though after
the scene with the deer, I was a bit concerned when he asked about Bunny’s
“tail”) and Bunny dropped the homophobic hoe act to be a halfway decent person
(and inexperienced gay). If you would have told sweet BunBun earlier that day
that she’d have been dancing with a demon, I think she may have had another
fancy faint! Though let it be known that Nedley and Bunny could be a Purgatory
power couple.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> I have to say I loved Doc and Wynonna. I
would have to go back and see if the music changed or if it was just Tim and
Melanie but something very different came over them. It wasn’t dopey glitter
inspired love it was real love and you could just feel it. My heart does ache
for those two who can never seem to get on the same page at the same time (in
contrast to WayHaught to seem to always be on the same page (and each other,
lol) all the time).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>2) So, Rachel let Reaper Billy out of the basement. Do
you think her loyalty to Team Earp is compromised?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn –</b> First, there is no telling for sure what a
teenager is going to do at any given time! She just got a job with orders to
not go in the basement and what does she do when no one is looking…she goes in
the basement. Billy was invisible to her, so it will be interesting to hear
what their conversation was like prior to her releasing him. As for her
loyalty, again a teenager’s mind is a mystery, so I am going to say that Rachel
will struggle with her decisions regarding the Earps and Billy and her actions
could prove dangerous for her!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Docstache – </b>She’s a teenager who had a big crush.
When you’re young & in love, you do dumb shit. When I was in high school, I
had a crush on this dreamy skater boy(you’re welcome for the Avril ear-worm).
He was totes a bad boy. He told me he would be my boyfriend if I stole some
Twizzlers for him, so I did. Turns out he was a bad kisser and I broke up with
him because that’s a good reason to when you’re 14. But I guess that’s not as
bad as having a zombie boyfriend, but yeah, I don’t think it’s a conspiracy
against the Earps.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey –</b> In short, yes. Deep down in my soul I
feel like Rachel is gonna betray team Earp. I don’t know if she will team up
with Cleo or do it in an attempt to save Billy, but I do think that she makes
some really poor choices in the upcoming episodes. Does she end up an outcast
or does she do something forgivable? I don’t know, but I just see more trouble
from her down the road.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado – </b>She did WHAT?! I’ve really got to stop
drinking while I watch this show.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura –</b> Rachel’s loyalty is definitely not
compromised with Team Earp. Have we forgotten Waverly giving the ring to
withchy-witch wifey? How about when Wynonna gave up Peacemaker to Bulshar(t)
himself?! Frog-upped Nicole? And Doc…well, I mean, Doc. Team Earp has always
been about making mistakes not because it was the best of intentions but for
love. Granted sometimes it’s made things worse (an argument could be made for
most times but that’s a tale for a different story) but really the team bands
around each other and everything somewhat, somehow works out in the end. Seems
like Rachel is part of the family. She’s also Team Shorty’s (there’s a shirt
for this, right? Please note link somewhere) and what’s more Team Shorty’s than
making sure there’s not an invisible reaper in the basement.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla – </b>I don’t think so. Though I do think that
she’ll have some questions about WHY they locked her teenage dream in the
basement. (Okay, he was a reaper, but STILL, she will question it). I think she
spent too long at the Homestead with Nicole, and knows exactly what having
their family back means to her, and she wouldn’t do anything to seriously jeopardize
that after the… sniffle… 18 months 3 weeks and 4 days that they waited for
Wynonna, Waverly, and Doc to come back to them. I also think Rachel has this
great little sister relationship with Wynonna, where she looks up to her and
thinks she’s the coolest, vs. the mother daughter energy I get between Rachel
and her sexy gay aunts. I think if anyone, she’ll be honest with Wynonna, but
will always be loyal to the team. And I think we all know that what “loyalty”
looks like to each character on Wynonna Earp doesn’t always mean the same
thing.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> I don’t think Rachel was thinking that
far ahead. That is, I don’t think she freed Billy because she was aligning with
the Clantons and against the Earps, I think she just freed him because he’s her
crush. Maybe she got glittered, went down there and fell for an invisible reaper
even harder. Stranger things have happened. I do think, however, that the Earp
gang will have trouble trusting her too too much after this, though.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>3) A demon is a strange bedfellow for a demon hunter. Did
Wynonna turn to Amon to make Doc jealous or because she has needs or why?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> Wynonna is struggling right now! Wynonna is
jealous of all the attention Waverly is getting, she is struggling with her
past decisions, she is struggling with the feelings that Doc deserted her, she
is simply a wreck right now. I think Amon is a handsome man she can use to make
Doc jealous and have some fun with at the same time! In my mind, Wynonna knows
hooking up with Amon is probably one of the worst things she can do right now,
but the distraction he can give is needed at this point. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Docstache – </b>I think we all know by now that
Wynonna tends to get her freak on when she’s in emotional avoidance mode. I
mean, she almost had a revenant, baby daddy. When you go through intense shit,
sometimes you don’t feel good enough to be around the people you love &
just want to feel numb & reckless, so you seek out people you wouldn’t
normally run with. She knows Amon isn’t really into her & it would totes be
no-strings-attached dealio.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey –</b> I think Wynonna is not making the best
choices right now, Amon included. I think she turned to Amon because she is
just seeking human (demon) contact. No emotional connection necessary. She is
kind of lost, not knowing where she fits in with Waverly’s new engaged life, or
where she fits in insofar as being good or bad. Demon hunter or murderer. I
think it’s going to take something BIG to get her back on track. Is that Cleo
and her army of Reapers or is it something with Waverly and the Garden? Wynonna the hero will be called to task and I
fully expect her to step up. I do think there will be some big bumps along the
way though.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado –</b> I mean this isn’t the first time she’s
turned to the supernatural for some lovin. In fact, at this point I’m not
sure we know of many actual humans she’s slept with? Doc (immortal
sometimes vampire), Julian (angel), Jonas (revenant), now Amon (demon). If
anything, our girl has a TYPE. At least Amon isn’t her sister’s dad or
“best friends” with one of her ancestors. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura –</b> Yes and Yes. Or No and Yes. Wait, what was
the question again? Oh, is a demon a strange bedfellow for a demon hunter?
Demon is in the title so…no? But then Wynonna has been there, done that and it
was very weird but led to many laughs when Nicole and Wynonna found revenant
one-night stand in the bar. That being said, Wynonna has been with a revenant,
an angel, a stripper, and Doc so is a demon really a stretch at this point? And
I’m sure she was a bit horny after all the love stuff but mostly I think she’s
lost and angry. Wynonna is back to trying to find her place in the world after
already coming into her own as the heir. It’s reminiscent of season one Wynonna
and I’m here for it. That Wynonna found what was most important to her, family,
and I think now those are the people that will help ground her again in the new
world in which she’s finding herself.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla – </b>When Wynonna initially went to see Amon, it
was to get intel on what was going on with Waverly. But then she got glittered,
and her intentions took a sharp turn into Hornyville. We all know that when
there is something that Wynonna is told she can’t have, she wants it even more.
My theory is that she spent her time under the love spell lusting after someone
who didn’t want her, just as she spent her time not under the love spell loving
someone who didn’t want her anymore. It was clear when Doc left Wynonna on the
dance floor, that her love wouldn’t be reciprocated anytime soon – but her
lust? She knew that was something she could control, something that she could
get back from Amon. Sex is just another vice for Wynonna when she feels like
she’s not enough – just like the excessive whiskey and demon killing. I think
she’s in a really hard place dealing with Doc’s rejection, and just wanted to
feel something good.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> Well, Wynonna doesn’t always handle her
emotions in the most constructive way possible and so taking up with a demon
seems about right when she’s on an unwanted break from a vampire. Like Rachel
not thinking ahead when freeing Billy, though, I’m not sure Wynonna was really
trying to make Doc angry or jealous or was even consciously thinking of how Doc
might react. I suspect she just wanted some and Amon was there. I will be very
curious where this goes and she eventually has to kill him (noooo!)</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>4) Now that Doc knows that Nicole made a deal to turn
him over to the Clanton’s how do you think the two of them will deal with that?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> Well, the way it is right now, Nicole has no
idea that Doc knows about her deal with Mam Clanton. It will probably have to
be Doc that brings it up and I honestly don’t think it will be a big deal
between them. Doc knows how much Nicole loves Waverly! He knows the great
lengths she will go to save her girlfriend! Hell, Nicole died for Waverly even
after she made the deal! Doc understands, more than any of them, that in our
lives there will be tough decisions that must be made! Doc did things he is not
proud of to cover for Wyatt! He is struggling to turn things around for
himself. He wants to atone for some of the hard decisions he had to make. I
think Doc and Nicole will talk. Nicole will tell her side of the story and
explain the immense pain and suffering she was under, apologize, and they will
be good!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Docstache – </b>If Doc is being consistent with his
new mindset, I think he’ll take the high road about it. I mean, yeah, maybe ask
why he had to be the sacrificial lamb, but Doc is no saint himself, so I think
he would keep that in mind.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">That’s not say what she did wasn’t kinda lame...especially
because Doc Holliday is my reason for breathing, so of course i don’t want him
dead, but she’s never been 100% down with Doc, so it’s understandable she
picked him. Moreover, she knows Doc can handle his own & maybe she thought
the gang would all join together to defeat the Clantons. I definitely think
it’s worth hearing her out. I don’t think she’d bs him. Plus I’d like to think
she has already atoned by having to puke up frogs, drown in a tub of ice, &
turn into a frog. I think he can cut her a break.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">BUT SHE BETTER NOT DO IT AGAIN OR *insert slit throat
motion here*</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey – </b>Like Wynonna, I think Doc feels a little
lost. He is at odds with Wynonna and now he finds out that Nicole offered to
turn him over to an enemy. Yeah, it was in exchange for Waverly, which I do
think he understands, but I think he is still a bit stung by it. I mean just
look at how even love glitter couldn’t hide his hurt feelings when the two of
them were set to dance. My hope is that they can have a conversation about it and
the dust will settle. Do I think it will be that easy? No. Doc seems pretty
capable of holding a grudge these days and also passing judgement so I’m sure
there are some sharp old-timey words heading Nicole’s way in the future. As for
Nicole, well 18 months, 3 weeks, and 4 days is a LONG time to be without your
loved ones. Can you say you wouldn’t have eventually broken and made the same
deal? I don’t know if I can.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado –</b> Everyone on this show always deals with
things in a supes healthy way, so I’m sure they’ll sit down together over a
nice cup of coffee and just laugh and laugh. Orrrrr they’ll avoid it and
stew in their angst and it will come to some dramatic climax where one or both
of them will have to make a big decision that impacts everyone around them. But
let’s go with the coffee thing.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura –</b> I’m guessing Doc understands better than
anyone why Nicole would have made that deal and won’t be too hard on Nicole. I
say that realizing that when he went to dance with Nicole during the love fest
he said “I cannot.” Seems to me it would have been because he doesn’t have
particularly good, happy feelings towards Nicole at the moment and Nicole was
completely upset with herself for even making that type of deal, though I’m sure
she didn’t know the Clanton connection at the time. Still, I’m thinking they do
have some stuff to work out and it will probably fester until someone decides
to face it head on. I think it’s going to come out when they’re locked up
together in some BBD cell or facing off against a common enemy and Doc and
Nicole need to work together. We need a strong HaughtDoc scene…DocHaught…either
or both I want it all!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kayla – </b>AH, RIGHT! Cleo really just dropped that on
him then sent him on his way. I would be interested to get more context on
Doc’s comment that he does “understand” why Nicole did it. Did he say that
because he was under the love spell, so he felt like he’d do the same for love?
That he’d do the same for Wynonna? Or that he knew Nicole would do <b>anything</b> to get Waverly back? I think
that right now Nicole and Waverly are the only members of team Earp who know
the truth. I also wonder what sort of wrench it will throw into Wynonna’s
relationships with Nicole and Waverly – that they were both sitting on this
information but didn’t tell her. We all know that Wynonna does NOT take that
kind of thing well. But to see that even under a love spell, Doc wasn’t able to
dance with Nicole… that speaks volumes about his reaction. I would imagine that
Doc feels more hurt than anything, because as he said to Cleo, helping everyone
he can is just “what he does.” He went into the garden to get Waverly, and the
fact that Nicole didn’t trust him to get her out is going to be a tough pill
for him to swallow.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> I suppose this will see how dedicated Doc
is to turning that new leaf and letting bygones be bygones. I hope that he’ll
understand why she chose what she chose but that is one tough pill to swallow. It
also indicates that she hasn’t told him in all the time they’ve been back which
is another strike against her. I mean, yeah, it’s probably hard to bring up but
did she not tell ANYONE?! Like do Wynonna and Waverly know that was the deal
she made? There’s a whole lotta shit that can come out of this, me thinks. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>5) If one of the Wynonna Earp villains was going to
love glitter you, which one would you want to love glitter you and why?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn –</b> This is a tough one! So many beautiful,
sexy, and interesting villains on Wynonna Earp over the past seasons! I am on
the fence as to whether my choice is indeed a villain. She was a part of the
Team and sacrificed for the good of the cause on several occasions. If you
must, she did fall off the wrong side of the fence when she decided to try and
steal Wynonna’s baby. All this cast aside as I choose for my love glitter
fantasy to be Rosita! I’ll bet she is an
excellent dancer and I do love to dance!</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Docstache – </b>Glitter is the fucking villian. That
shit is the Covid of arts and crafts.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Since it doesn’t have to mean sexy-love, I’m gonna go
with Father Robert Mallick. First, I’d make him go bathe, and then I’d get him
a Hoveround. We would go into town, smoke a couple joints, & heckle the
passer-byers yelling, “WHORE!!!!”</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey –</b> Gooverly, one hundred percent. Yeah,
yeah, I know maybe not “technically” a villain, but that’s who I choose. I
mean, dang how could I not?</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado –</b> CLEO. Did I say that too
loudly? I’m deeply in love with her and the badder she gets the worse it
gets. Don’t think about that too hard, just push it down into a deep dark
place and try to avoid acknowledging it like I do hahahaahhahhahha I’m fine
it’s fine. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura –</b> Have I mentioned that I don’t want to have
glitter everywhere and please don’t glitter bomb me? If I have to choose any
Earp villain to love glitter me I suppose I could handle Cleo. She’s someone
who I think is strong and passionate, maybe a little broken inside but then
she’s a villain so that’s not exactly a deal breaker here right. Not to mention
but there’s something about Cleo that leads me to believe she’s most like her
brothers and less like Mam which means, to paraphrase Luke, there’s good in her
I can feel it. Plus if I’m going to go toward the dark side having someone who
comes up with the Chili cookoff (FOR FREEDOM) as a way to release prisoners has
to be worth checking out. She’s got a sharp mind even if she tends to go toward
the batshit cray-cray too.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kayla – </b>Constance Clootie just seems like a really
good time. Sure, being up against a powerful witch who can scorch your throat
or make your eyes bleed may not sound like an overnight fantasy date on the
Bachelorette, but if you were in love spell with her? Oh the times to be had!
Y’know… if she hadn’t been buried in salt, decapitated, had her head burned,
was reanimated, then shot down by Peacemaker.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> For a long time I would have said Jack of
Knives; though that would be incredibly stupid as I don’t think I’d live long
as I’d tell him he could have my heart and he’d promptly cut it out. So, I’m
going to go with Amon. Because… he’s Amon. I think I’d just want him to figure
out how to narrate murder shows to me. That’s true love.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>6) What do you think a medium fancy WayHaught wedding
looks like?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lynn –</b> First thing I know is Wynonna is NOT part
of the planning committee! I would think it will be an outdoor wedding at the
homestead with their found family. There will be flowers and maybe even that
arbor Doc talked about. Nicole will be in a suit and Waverly in a beautiful
dress! It will be a glorious expression of their love for each other!</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Docstache – </b>I’m not a wedding person in general,
so I’m not the person to ask.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey –</b> If absolutely nothing else I hope it
means Nicole Haught in a suit. A nice, tailored suit with a lapel flower. And
Waverly can be there too obviously….. Whatever it entails I hope the whole
family is there and that it is not rushed due to some very real danger. Waverly
and Nicole deserve to have that moment (I’m talking like 10 WHOLE wedding
minutes here). Honestly, so do we. And I kind of hope that Nedley is the one to
marry them.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado –</b> At the Homestead but decorated
impeccably. Only like one or two demon interruptions. Whiskey for
everyone in tiny mason jar shot glasses with their names on them. Instead
of a head table WayHaught sits on THE couch. Bridal party in flannel but
also high heels because they fancy. Doc in his best hat but assless
chaps. Small tribute table to Calamity Jane that Nedley awkwardly avoids
the whole night. </p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura –</b> I cannot even begin to imagine what this
medium fancy (also, was it fancy or fussy? Oh look more rewatches are in order)
wedding looks like at this point. I liked Nicole’s dream version in the snow
and since it’s warmer outside now all the outfits would be spot on without
frostbite. I do think it’s still on the homestead but I like to think that it
would be with more than just Team Earp there too. All the townspeople that were
taken away come back to celebrate with them. Aunt Gus and little Alice, I mean
Waverly needs a flower girl after all right? And I’d love to see Nedley walk
Nicole down the aisle and Wynonna walks Waverly, maybe Bunny officiating. I’m
really hoping Mama Earp comes back too so she can see the joy in their lives
finally, after all her pain and sacrifice. I was never one to do wedding
scrapbooks so I can’t think of flowers, attire and colors, I have no idea what
that would look like. I am going to take it that medium fancy/fussy really
means that Waverly will do a few things and Nicole will help but there’s not
going to be a big church wedding or 500 people and 2,000 flowers, etc. Maybe
Cleo already glitter bombed me for suggesting Bunny officiates…</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Kayla – </b>OMG OMG OMG. Waverly is definitely in a
beautiful cream colored gown that is gonna POP against that bright green summer
Purgatory grass. Nicole is in a suit, because how does Waverly make that
comment in the cop shop, then Nicole NOT wear a suit?? I see Wynonna as
Nicole’s maid of honor, and Jeremy as Waverly’s bae of honor. I see a beautiful
wooden arch that Doc built, covered in ivy and flowers that they will say their
vows under. I see the Homestead COVERED in fairy lights for the reception. I
see Nicole dancing with Nedley and Waverly dancing with Doc, and Wynonna
dancing with Jeremy. I see Rachel trying to sneak a glass of champagne, looking
up only to see Nedley standing there with yet another carton of OJ for her. But
most of all, I see Nicole and Waverly dancing under those fairy lights, with
the biggest smiles on their faces, lights sparkling off their eyes, and they
call each other WIFE (!!) as we fade out to black. Anyway, as you can tell I’m
totally fine and have barely put any thought into this, and oh yeah that’s just
glitter in my eye.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> Well, I don’t think there will be sky
writing and probably no doves released. But maybe butter flies will be
released? And I wouldn’t be surprised if Doc builds that arbor for them… if he’s
not too pissed at Nicole, still. I would like to see Nicole in a suit (since
that’s what Waverly seems to want) and do we even know if the wedding dress
from the AU when Wynonna was missing actually exists. I do think Waverly was
beautiful in that.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>7) If you were Cupid and could love glitter any two
people in Purgatory (past present, dead or alive, or in between and OTHER THAN
WayHaught, Wynaught, and Wyndoc) for each other, who would you glitter and why?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn –</b> The two people I can think of that I would
glitter would be Mama Earp and Nedley! I think Nedley has loved Michelle Earp
for a long time. It would be nice to
give him a chance to share some quality time with her! They both deserve nice
things!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Docstache – </b>Mercedes and Doc. Main reason being
#MerDoc is a freakin rad hashtag...or maybe Im just stoned.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">I think it would be freakin hilarious though. For some
reason I’m picturing them in a Raul Duke/Dr. Gonzo-Fear & Loathing kind of
scenario. I think lots of great slapstick moments would ensue.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Though Doc & BoBo could be hot.<br />Or Doc and extra #23.<br />Or Doc and me............<br /><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">🎶</span>Save a horse, ride a
cowboy!!!!<span style="font-family: Segoe UI Emoji, sans-serif;">🎶<br /></span>Remember when Doc nibbled down Wynonna’s jaw in season
one? Fuck, that was hot.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">what was the question?</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey –</b> Eve and Cleo. If those two only had eyes
for each other then we could all focus our attention on the medium-fussy
WayHaught wedding and Nicole Haught finding her Stetson.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado –</b> Bunny Loblaw and Mama Earp. They’d
be a truly unstoppable couple. Mama’s got the whiskey and Bunny’s got the
fauxses. Mama can get Bunny so sloshed she thinks she’s Jann Arden on the
regular. Plus if love lives in the butt, with how anal Bunny is she must
have a helluva lot of love to give. I don’t even know if that makes sense
but I thought it so I wrote it. Plus every night when Bunny turns out the
lights she can say “Have a nice evening, lesbians” and laugh at her own joke.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura –</b> I’d like to glitter bomb Randy Nedley and
Michelle Gibson. Those two had much more chemistry together and I think Randy
always had a thing for Michelle even when they were both were with other people
back in the day. His morals certainly prevented him from going further with it
but clearly even after all those years, he still had a flame for her that shown
when she was out of custody. Plus of any two people not one of the top three I
was told I could not glitter bomb, they deserve the happiness and love in the
world. Did we ever do a hashtag for them? It’s been 50 years since season
3 aired, I can’t remember. #Gibley</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla – </b>With this answer, PLEASE keep in mind that
Cupid said there is all kinds of love, not solely romantic. With that in mind,
I would love glitter Ward Earp and Waverly Earp. Waverly spent her whole life
feeling unwanted, which largely shaped the woman that she grew into. But
imagine how Waverly could have grown with a parent that loved and supported
her, and wanted the best for her. Maybe Willa wouldn’t have been horrible to
Waverly without the guiding hand of her father telling her that Waverly didn’t
belong in their family. I just think that the relationship that could use the
most love, is the one that seemed like it had the least. I know I took this to
a very deep place, but baby Waverly deserves to be loved damn it!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> I would LoveGlitter Kiersten with
Purgatory’s barista. OR maybe Kiersten with the woman who took the bathroom on
the bus from her so that she would have let Kiersten go first and not have to
go out into the badlands. Either way, love for Kiersten. Or – Agent Haicha and
Agent Lucado. They’re both Black Badge so they’d be able to talk but there so
entirely different I just think it would be hilarious to watch.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>@darroy – </b>I I would glitter Rosita and Cleo. I think
Rosita is long overdue for a great love, and she may be the one to convince
Cleo to redeem herself and retire her family revenge obsession. Cleo was so
moved by Doc showing her some genuine concern and affection that maybe all it
would take is some love to turn her around. (Okay, I know that’s being too
optimistic and not likely to happen but all that love from 407 made me think
that love is the answer!)</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Isheeta (@Earper_ish)
–</b> Champ and Jolene (Cholene), even though they are hated by everyone, they
deserve love.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Malinda (@mindreader30) – </b>If I could glitter 2 people it
would be Bobo and Mercedes. They are both eccentric and kinky enough that it just
may be a match made in...hell?? <span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">😜</span> I think their ship name
would be BoCedes or Garbo.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Brandy – </b>I think if I could pick a couple to glitter bomb
it would have to be Rosita and Gretta. Although on the surface an unlikely
pair, I think Gretta could give Rosita an opportunity for the redemption her
character deserves and Rosita could help to coax Gretta out of her self imposed
isolation. Additionally on a completely superficial note both would be ungodly
sexy in a forge. <span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">😁🤷🏻</span><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji", sans-serif;">♀</span>️</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>8) What question didn't we ask and what is the answer
to it?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lynn – Who is living where? But I have no answer…</b>I am
confused about who is living in the barn? I thought Waverly and Nicole had a
room in the house and Wynonna was sleeping in the barn? Maybe Wynonna is living
in the barn, but they have deemed it the new hang out place? Simply confused to
why Waverly found Nicole out there after going to the City Offices instead of
in the house? Maybe this is something I should not concern myself with and let
it go? <b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Docstache – </b>So whatever my answer is means it has
to happen, right?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Okay, then:</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">“Will Doc & Wynonna ever have sexy time?”<br />Yes.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Lindsey –</b> Does Waverly really not remember what
happened with Mam Clanton? At this point she has face fried Derek the jeweler,
Bobo, Doc, and now Mam. Plus she has healed Mercedes face. I would think that
she at least has some idea that intense emotions can cause her to hurt or heal.
I would imagine that we will find out more about that in the upcoming episodes.
I sense a darkness is coming.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Earpnado –</b> When was the first time that you heard
the song Insensitive? Glad you asked. I actually distinctly remember this
b/c I was about 10-11 years old and my older, cooler cousin was visiting. She
had broken up with her boyfriend and that song came on and she talked about how
much it reminded her of him. I remember thinking how cool it would be to
have an ex to bitch about. I also remember thinking that I would probably
hear that song again one day being sung by a formerly homophobic councilwoman
who was under a spell that made her fall in love with the half human half angel
youngest sister on my favorite badass lady demon hunting show. I really
thought this. I swear on the bones of Calamity Jane.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Laura –</b> <span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>We
didn’t get asked what we think of Doc’s little slight of himself when he was
glitter bombed and trying to help Cleo. Just a sidekick? I think Doc forgets
that sidekicks are the foil for the hero but that’s not Doc at all and never
really has been. He doesn’t get into trouble and wait to be saved, he helps
save others. He’s not a sidekick, he’s a partner and has more sway with Wynonna
and the rest of Team Earp than he gives himself credit for. I’m looking for Doc
finally coming to terms with who he was, who he thought Wyatt Earp was to him
and the world, and really come into his own sense of belonging in the world.
He’s never really had that.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Kayla – </b>What do you think Cleo’s next move is? How
many reapers ARE there? How was Billy able to be “himself” and not his reaper
self when speaking to Rachel in Shorty’s?
I don’t know if I necessarily have answers to this, but it is fun to
think about! I do wonder if Cleo will keep her vendetta to the Earps (which is
essentially just Wynonna at this point, right?) and keep Doc out of it. Cleo
wasn’t love bombed at the Ranch, so her reactions to Doc were genuine in the
moment. He chose not to kill her when he had the chance, he picked her up and
dusted her off, and left her as determined as ever (though the thought of her
chainsawing her mom up and feeding her to their ancestors was… a bit much.
Given Margo’s dying wish was to become a reaper after her “gift” passed onto
her children, I think that there are as many reapers as there are Clanton heirs
(plus Billy), which if Wynonna is Wyatt’s great-great-granddaughter would
be…roughly 6 in total? Which seems like a pretty good match for our 6 heroes
(Wynonna, Doc, Jeremy, Nicole, Waverly, and Rachel). I have no freaking clue
how Billy snapped out of this reaper-ness to tell Rachel he wanted to go home.
She couldn’t see or hear Billy before, but now she can communicate with him? Is
this because they share a special bond? Or can reapers come back into their old
souls when they choose? I’m interested to get more information on them and find
out!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Office –</b> So, what’s up with Waverly not
remembering that she killed Mam Clanton??
Answer: I know, right?!?! What is
up with that?? I suppose with Holt gone, no one is around to know exactly what
happened at the Magpie Ranch but just as we don’t know if Nicole told anyone
about the deal she made, has Waverly told Nicole about her killing Mam? Oy,
those conversations will be hard if they haven’t already happened. Also, people
better not make Waverly Earp really angry or threaten her loved ones, I feel
not good things would come of it.</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p></o:p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-29616074644770703052021-02-18T00:01:00.003-05:002021-02-18T00:01:52.187-05:00Ancestry: Hi, I think we're connected through a bad dude<p><span style="background-color: white;">One of my many passions is researching ancestry.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">I've been digging into my family history for about five years now. As such, I'm by no means an expert, but on the other hand, I feel I've done some pretty good research.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">But despite my efforts, my research has brought me up against a couple of 'brick walls' as they call them: ancestors that we can't seem to go beyond, that we can't seem to trace even one generation before them. And for those brick walls (and for other reasons for sure) I've turned to DNA testing, hoping through DNA I might find someone on the other side of that brick wall.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;">Recently I found someone who might be a relative on the other side of one of the walls I've encountered. But there's a catch: If we're connected through whom I think we're connected through, we both have an attempted ax murderer in our past. So hey, cousin!</span></p><p><br /></p>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-84356499536629246152020-09-09T18:02:00.001-04:002020-09-09T18:03:59.678-04:00Round the Fire Pit: Season 4, Episode 6 of Wynonna Earp -- Part 2<p>Welcome to the actual final 'Round the Fire Pit': a Round Table Discussion of Wynonna Earp for season 4A.</p><p>This entry picks up with questions #7 of our discussion of Episode 6. We are serious and thoughtful, we are dipshitty and flippant, it's the #WynonnaEarp way! In any case, thank ALL of you that have read our discussions this half season and thank you especially to the Pit Crew that has been here from the start for their amazing thoughts. </p><p>This entry around the fire pit we have:</p><p>Earpnado (@earpnado)<br />Docstache (@HollidasStache)<br />Lynn (@lynn_rachels)<br />Office (@nedleysoffice)<br />Kayla (@viewseralert)<br />Lindsey (@xfbard)<br />Laura (@usuttontorwort)</p><p>But, without further ado...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnj0baCdVJfYSbOrCcdhweTc0Tqdp_NpVXZduhKfYnMCV1cXOOOQGtVy1wZCeSTbJkWa6H4OjBm9C90XsUg6KrJfiR01yPbsznwQrVskp5H5unZd6fpm2sxKG6zw-NQvLgIekulTWpL7xM/s2000/S4E06.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnj0baCdVJfYSbOrCcdhweTc0Tqdp_NpVXZduhKfYnMCV1cXOOOQGtVy1wZCeSTbJkWa6H4OjBm9C90XsUg6KrJfiR01yPbsznwQrVskp5H5unZd6fpm2sxKG6zw-NQvLgIekulTWpL7xM/s320/S4E06.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>7. Each character has gone through a lot in the first 6 episodes. Choose your favorite character and tell us what things/events stood out for you most for that character and why. </b></p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>Nice try, but I already told you I can't choose a favorite character and I never will! Instead I'll pretend that this question is "Do you want to see WayHaught re-enact the pottery scene from Ghost?" and my answer is yes. </p><p><b>Lynn – </b>I feel like the first half of Season 4 belongs to Nicole and Wynonna! I don't want to take anything away from the other characters because there were so many great moments for them as well, but these two were hitting homeruns at every turn. My favorite scenes were, in my opinion, #WyNaught at its finest! The first one begins with the famous punch Nicole gives Wynonna upon first seeing her and continues until Wynonna dives through the portal into the garden. I could not take my eyes off these two! The banter, the one-liners, the facial expressions, the heart, the warmth, the growth and depth of this friendship became so clear! The other was on the porch after Nicole frog-barfed on Wynonna's boots. The love and respect these two characters have for one another is so evident and wonderful. Magic truly happens in every episode of Wynonna Earp! Season 4 is rapidly becoming my favorite season!</p><p><b>Office – </b>I think it would be hard to argue that any of the characters has gone through more than Nicole this season, if for no other reason than she's been around for so much longer than Doc/Waverly/Wynonna. But, I think Wynonna's experience with The Reaper may have been the single most traumatic event that any of them have experienced. You don't often (if ever?) see Wynonna that absolutely *terrified*. She was cowering away from it. She didn't have wise cracks about it. She was terrified and traumatized and experienced the hate that it felt towards her, and she didn't know why. Her feeling that burning hatred aimed at her from a Clanton goes a long way to explaining why she wouldn't believe that any Clanton could ever reform (and therefore explain why she shot Holt in the back).</p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>Oh Nicole Haught...where to start? If you had asked me this question at the end of Holy War Part I my answer would be a lot different than it is today. The resolution of her mini-arc and the satisfaction that came in FINALLY seeing her happy has definitely mellowed my feelings. </p><p>In episodes 401 through 405 let's face it, Nicole was put through the ringer. And to be honest, I didn't always like it. Some of the things that stood out to me were the events that isolated Nicole from the rest of her family. Look, the poor girl jumped off a moving train, somehow serendipitously located Wynonna in the middle of nowhere, and then sacrificed herself and fell through a hole and broke her leg in three places. Then she was basically abandoned (yes I KNOW, Wynonna HAD to go into the garden to get Waverly and Doc) and unintentionally left to fend for herself for a year and a half. Not knowing if everyone she loved was ever coming back. And while she was defending the Earp homestead MORE things kept happening to her. She lost her job as Sheriff under dubious circumstances, she had to fight off a monster that turned out to be her father figure, and she was so desperate to get Waverly back that she made a deal with a witch. All of these things left us with a Nicole that was barely recognizable. Traumatized, hexed, and full of guilt and insecurity.</p><p>Up until this season we have always seen Nicole as a strong, confident, and noble character. And while I understand (and applaud) the desire to give Nicole MORE character development, I will admit that there were times where I just wanted it all to stop. I wanted her to be happy again. And sure, once Waverly returned, she did regain some of herself, but she still wasn't "our Nicole." And then there was 406. It was an ambitious endeavor to go from dead, to a frog (?), to a ghost, to back alive again, and then to get engaged all in one episode. Frankly, I wasn't confident that it was all going to come together before the hiatus. Thank goodness it did, or my level of angst was going to be unbearable for the foreseeable future. </p><p>As things sit now I can honestly say that I am happy. The resolution of Nicole's first-half story arc was VERY satisfying. And I have hope that going into 4B that we will continue to see Nicole get her mojo back. I am ready to see her fighting up alongside Team Earp and having memorable moments with Waverly as they hopefully plan their wedding all while they deal with the complete madness that is Purgatory. Could I have imagined that this is where Nicole would end up after Wynonna leapt through the portal into the garden? No. And that is part of what keeps me invested. I can't wait to see where Nicole goes from here. </p><p><b>Docstache – </b>Hmm.... my favorite character...that's a tough one. I GUESS I'll go with Doc Holliday. I love that he has turned over a new leaf and is trying to redeem himself and do better. It's kinda a big deal, for someone who has been going down one path for over a hundred years, to make that choice. He has really made an effort to be there for everyone and yet still has that Doc swagger that I know and love. He's had some epic lines in relation to how feels about Wynonna that have made my heart soar. But to be fair, in my eyes, Doc always stands out in any season even if he is just standing there doing nothing.</p><p><b>Laura – </b>Honestly for me, this is the hardest question. I love all the characters, especially this season, for various reasons and everyone has portrayed them so well. I feel something for Holt and Cleo having to deal with their familial issues even! All that said the one character that has stood out above all this season and it's Nicole Haught. Let's start with Nicole escaping the evacuation trains and helping Wyonna get to the door of the Garden at BBD. In one episode she went from daddy, to hero and then survivor, which any single one of those things alone is ripe for emotions. Nicole was stalwart through the whole losing Waverly to the Garden while also coming to terms as to why her best friend (no take backs - it's canon now!) drugged her and fought off zombies. She sacrificed herself so that the Earp heir could be the one to bring their loved ones back home and helped Valdez escape zombieland (no help from Emma or Woody!).</p><p>All of this within the first two episodes of the season, eh! She managed to keep the homestead fires burning, keep Valdez somewhat out of trouble which could NOT have been easy and while she made a bad deal with a witch, she did help bring the team back from the Garden. Something that hasn't really been discussed yet since we all learned what the deal was between Nicole and Mam Clanton in the mid-season finale episode. Was it the best decision Nicole had ever made? No. Was she the reason Waverly, Doc, and Wynonna saw the right door to get them back to Purgatory? Yes. So in the end she was the hero and she had to know deep in her heart, regardless of what kind of deal she made on giving Doc to the Clantons the team was going to always figure a way out of it. Cause that's what they do!</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>Is it super cliché to say Nicole Haught? Because Nicole fucking Rayleigh HAUGHT. Things that stand out: 1. Have you seen her 2. Beanies (toques, to be correctly Canadian) 3. Stairs 4. Top buttons who? 5. WE LOVE EMOTIONAL JOURNEYS. I'm going to limit myself to 5 to avoid a 5,000 word essay on the subject. (But also, EYEBROWS ON FLEEK!)</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>8. Everyone seems pretty nonplussed that Nicole's bargain with Mam Clanton was that she give up Doc, what's your take on that? How do you think Doc might feel about it? And how do you think their relationship might be affected going forward? </b></p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>I would imagine that they aren't that worried about Doc because he's Doc, but also he's a vampire so I'm not sure what Mam was going to do with him or if she even knew about his recent transformation. Maybe she knew and had some magical way to circumvent the whole immortal thing he has going on, but we'll never know since Waverly face fried her. Doc didn't seem to be worried about the Clantons hurting him either, and I'm kind of sad his budding bromance with Holt didn't get to go any farther.</p><p><b>Lynn – </b>If you just think about for a minute, Doc is the only person Nicole would have agreed to give up. She would never have given up Wynonna. So, it is not surprising that Waverly would have been unphased by Nicole's choice, especially once Mam told her that Doc was her main target. No doubt, Doc will completely understand Nicole's choice. I do not see there being an issue between Doc and Nicole, but the wedge between Doc and Wynonna is another story.</p><p><b>Office – </b>I agree, everyone seems a little too unconcerned!! Though, I guess 'everyone' is just Nicole and Waverly at this point? Before, Nicole didn't tell anyone what she'd done because she would puke up frogs, now she might not tell anyone because, well, she doesn't want to tell anyone! But Waverly describing making a deal with Mam Clanton to give up Doc for the safe return of Waverly as a 'silly mistake' does seem to be underplaying the matter a wee thimble. Of course, at this point, have any of them not made a deal with a demon? And Doc seems to be willing to forgive things these days, so, who knows? But I do think that's going to be an interesting conversation between Wynonna and Nicole when Wynonna finds out. </p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>When it was discovered that Nicole's "deal" with Margot was that she was to give up Doc in return for Waverly's safe return I wasn't surprised. I had surmised that it was either going to be Doc or Wynonna, but in my opinion giving up Wynonna is too steep a cost. And I think Margot knew that. She wants the Earp/Holliday clan destroyed and at that point she needed Nicole to help her do that. I think she recognized that Nicole has too much of a connection/relationship with Wynonna to agree to hand her over, but that she felt that she could accomplish her endgame through Doc. </p><p>From a story perspective it also makes sense. If Nicole had agreed to give up the Earp heir it would have been harder, if not impossible, for Waverly to forgive her for making the deal in the first place. Thus WayHaught angst. As for Wynonna, I think that she's had too many people she cares/cared for betray her in the past and having Nicole agree to give her up would have been the final straw. Their friendship has become too important within the context of the show to have to withstand the rift caused by that sort of deal. So having it be Doc prevents Wynaught angst. </p><p>As for how it might affect Nicole and Doc's relationship, I don't think it will be as effected as some might think. Remember back in season one when Doc found out that Dolls had agreed to trade him to BBD in order to save Wynonna? At first Doc was pretty pissed, justifiably, but then once he realized the full extent of the deal he relented. His relationship with Dolls may have been a bit strained after that, but they were ALWAYS strained, so not much of a change. Back to the present, if/when Doc finds out about this deal I think he will see it in much the same light. Doc went into the garden to protect Waverly. Nicole made the deal to protect (and bring home) Waverly. Their end game was the same. I think they both know that the Earps are the center points to the whole family, and that sometimes you have to make unsavory bargains in order to keep them safe. Do I think Doc will be done with Nicole, or try to exact revenge? No. I think there might be some tension between them at first, but that the will come to an understanding regarding Nicole’s intent. </p><p>And on a less serious note, does anyone EVER intend to follow through on these deals when they make them? No. Nicole wanted Waverly back. I think in her mind she agreed to the terms thinking that once everyone was home they'd figure out how to deal with Margot and break the deal. And look, that's exactly what happened. And Nicole did pay a price, I mean she frog barfed and temporarily died just so that she wouldn't have to deliver Doc to the swamp witch. In my mind, that's penance paid.</p><p><b>Docstache – </b>Well I for one am completely plussed. I have never been so plussed in my life, nor have I ever used the word plussed.</p><p>Yeah, I'm not too keen on Haught giving up Doc. Doc is not hers to give up. I'm thinking Doc isn't stoked about being used as a bargaining chip, but I'm sure he's not surprised. Nicole made it clear in Season 3 how she felt about him. I'm sure he understands why she did it. He does have a history with the Clantons after all. I also think Doc isn't going to be a victim and be all "How dare you." I have a feeling that Nicole was thinking, "we can all deal with Mam when they get back from the garden. She doesn't stand a chance against all of us." If anything, I think making that deal might have shown Nicole that sometimes we do things for the greater good and maybe now understands why Doc has done some of things he has done in the past. Also, Waverly has forgiven Doc, so I'm sure Waves can talk with her about it. But it would be cool to see Doc & Haught have a convo that ends in peace.</p><p><b>Laura – </b>Nice segue from my last answer which was not planned...much. I think everyone will remember that Waverly gave up Bulshar's ring to save Nicole two seasons ago and still the team supported Waverly and eventually helped kill Bulshar. Let's not forget that Doc himself has offered up the Earps to Bobo when it suited his pursuits, turned vampire and kept many secrets from the team in order to keep sights on his goals. And yet the team time and again have not only forgiven but also worked side-by-side with Doc to make sure the "bad guys" are dealt with. </p><p>I think Nicole is completely showing the side of herself that we've all said has been there but we're seeing at the forefront: her humanity. What could be more human than to make a desperate deal after being alone for so long while unable to find her love and family? As I said before, I think she also hoped deep down that after everyone was back they'd help her figure everything out. My guess is Doc isn't going to hold it against her because he understands what a desperate person will agree to when backed against a wall. In the end after the fissure between Doc and Wynonna, Doc will continue to strengthen his bond with Nicole who I am sure as a survivor, former cop, and trustworthy person he will see her as having the common goal of ending things without further bloodshed.</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>Well, right now the only people who know that deal are Nicole and Waverly. Does Nicole even know that Waverly knows? Or, did they have a conversation about it that we'll flashback to later and that's why Nicole was confident in FINALLY (like, come on) going through with the engagement? I don't think that everyone else knows exactly what deal Nicole made just yet, I think they're still grateful she's not at the bottom of a tub in Shorty's, eating flies for lunch. But now with a rift between Wynonna and Doc, I think that maybe the team will be more forgiving than we give them credit for, and everything will be totally fine, and episodes 7-12 will just be Wayhaught wedding planning.</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------- </p><p><b>9. Nedley has been knee deep in the action so far this season. What has been your favorite scene/line/scenario that he has been involved in and why? </b></p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>Thank God for Randy Nedley. He managed to be his tough badass self and yet still be so much comic relief this season. Even in the tense scenes, he was the perfect level of funny to ease some of the burn of whatever else was going on. His rapid fire jokes while they were drowning Haught and his "that's her alright" reaction to TinkerHaught's light switch Morse code had me dying. It felt good being able to look to him when the feelings or fears of everything else got to be too strong (or when we needed a super subtle plot recap explained to him/us). It's almost like the writers did that on purpose. And Greg Lawson is a fucking perfect treasure - just the right amount of dry humor and schticky goodness. </p><p><b>Lynn – </b>Nedley always has some great one-liners. I know the writers love to give him this rich material, because Greg delivers it so perfectly. One of the many lines that made me laugh out loud came in Episode 5 right after we see Mam Clanton break a glass and before Nicole, Waverly and Jeremy come into Shorty’s. Nedley is sweeping up glass it seems and says, "Damn women's softball league!" It immediately brought back memories of my softball days and all the craziness that ensued after each game! Thanks Noelle!</p><p>My favorite Nedley scene so far this season is in Episode 3 when Doc, Nicole, and Waverly subdued the Puff Monster Nedley with Wynonna hog-tied on the ground, grinning from ear to ear. The slow motion, the kombucha-filled Super Soaker, the music and the expressions on their faces were so funny and heart-warming at the same time! Special kudos to Melanie for her brilliant acting and for directing this amazing scene. </p><p><b>Office – </b>Poor Nedley. The dude just wanted to retire to someplace warm and live out his days drinking on the beach in loud shirts and maybe have his daughter visit him in August for his birthday. Next thing you know, he's having to save the town, got bit by demon crabs, was all 'no one uses that old couch', got turned into a puff monster, ate some house pets, everyone saw him naked, missed his own memorial chili cookoff, chanted while his former deputy and like-a-daughter was drowned in front of him, then asked to point a gun at a reaper he couldn't see. I absolutely adored his (and Greg's delivery of the line), "I have no FUCKING clue what's happening here!" In short, I've loved it all! Go, Nedley!!</p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>Gosh I love Nedley and I am SO glad that he has played an expanded role this season. I think of all the Nedley moments the scenes I enjoyed most were during Nicole's exorcism. He seemed so out of his depth, and yet he was right there in the mix, doing everything that Jeremy asked of him just so that he could help his adopted daughter. Thinking back on season one Nedley could you ever have imagined that he would end up sitting in Shorty's wearing a wolf head-dress, and chanting incantations? I couldn't have. He was so gruff and seemingly unwilling to mix it up as far as the supernatural went, and look at him now. He's been a monster, he's recognizing hexes, and he's 100% all in when it comes to helping Wynonna. </p><p>And when everything goes wrong, because it ALWAYS does, and Reaper Billy shows up he springs into action, ready to defend Waverly when he couldn't even see what he was defending her against. His line of "I have no F-ing clue what's happening here...” before he cocks his shotgun and follows her into the basement not only made me laugh, but endeared him to me all the more. This embattled, former Sheriff of a bat-shit crazy town has really come into his own. And Team Earp would be bereft without his presence. I really hope that Nedley remains the steadfast father figure to all of Team Earp in 4B. And yes, I STILL really want that "get off my lawn" moment. </p><p>PS – I really hope Nedley didn't eat Calamity Jane while he was the puffball monster. </p><p><b>Docstache – </b>Honestly all of the Nedley stuff is my favorite. If it wasn't for his comic relief, this season would be a lot darker. My favorite line would be the "I have no fucking clue what's going on," or however it was worded, because that is kind of the anthem for all Earpers when watching any season of this show!</p><p><b>Laura – </b>Nedley, Nedley, Nedley. What scene has Nedley been in this season that isn't my favorite? And all of his lines have been epic! "Need to have a talk with that softball league." As a former softball player I can honestly say the damage done to Shorty's after a game is spot on and I agree with Nedley's assessment. The Nedley-puffball monster was epic with the whole family surrounding him and trying to tie him up while shooting him with kombucha. My sister loves puns and certainly doesn't spare me when telling them so hearing Nedley tell Nicole and Jeremy "will you drown me instead" during their pun-filled dialogue was autobiographical. I love that Nedley has been so prominent in the episodes and I can't wait for Nicole's dad to have more in store for the back half of season four!</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>As a Taurus myself, I have to say that I was tickled when one of Randall Nedley's biggest life achievements thus far was divorcing one. The delivery Greg gives us on some of those one liners just gets me. Like casually mentioning he's been shot 6 times, or had more than one heart attack. He is at PEAK Nedley this season, and I love it!</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>10. There are still a bunch of loose ends / open questions floating about, Purgatory. Which ones are you most hoping to get answers to or do you think we'll get answers to in the back half of the season? </b></p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>I assume Cleo is still hanging around somewhere. I don't know how the Clanton heir thing works, but she feels important. I also hope Billy and Rachel can sort things out because they're so adorable and sweet. Maybe Rachel's sexy gay aunts can give her some romance pointers if Billy is un-reapered. And of course Jeremy constantly saying that Robin is safe but never giving any details was intriguing. Robin is currently my guess for who I think that weird scarecrowy guy in the trailer is. But I'm literally always wrong so put zero faith in that answer.</p><p><b>Lynn – </b>There were several that come to mind. I am hoping we get to the bottom of all of these. How is Cleo going to react to her mother and brother's deaths at the hands of the Earps? What did Billy mean by "we are many"? Which book did Waverly choose and why? What about the ring? Where is Eve? How are Wynonna and Doc going to work through their issues? </p><p><b>Office – </b>Of course I have ZERO idea which we'll get answers to, but it does seem like there are a LOT of threads that the writers could pull and unravel! Like: What book from the Garden did Waverly choose and what's in it and what's it all about in general? What will be the consequences for the two Earp sisters that just took out two Clantons? Are there two Reapers still? Who is going to be Sheriff and occupy Nedley’s office!? Are there still zombies? Where is Eve? Where is Calamity Jane? Did Nedley eat her? And if Nedley only ate pets, what has been killing people in the woods? Why is Jeremy being so cagey about where Robin is? What's BBD up to? Why did Valdez use the exact same wording as Mercedes to describe how horrible something smelled? Is Valdez really just a teenage girl or is she also more than human? If they return to the Garden, what will it look like since the frozen lake they filmed it on isn't frozen right now? And if they return to the garden then come back through a different door, will there be another/different time jump?? But most importantly, will Doc & Wynonna both have angry sex with Amon and then hold it over each other? Will Nicole and Waverly get a stronger bedframe that holds up to handcuffs better and/or if Nicole is the new Sheriff, will she have to arrest Wynonna and Waverly for what they did to the Clantons thus using handcuffs in a much less fun way?!?! SO MANY QUESTIONS!</p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>Oh wow, I have so many questions that I would like to have answered. Do they actually get answered in 4B? Who knows. It seems like from season to season there are always lingering questions that just hang around. Here are my top 5 that I would like to see addressed:</p><p>1) Where is Eve? We know she left the garden and most likely ended up somewhere near Purgatory, but where on the timeline? Is she just hiding out, biding her time or was she dropped somewhere into the Purgatory future and we just havent caught up with her yet? What are her plans? Does she want to destroy ALL of humanity or just Purgatory? And again, why? What could have happened in the past that she has set her sights on the Ghost River Triangle? And does it have anything to do with the angels that seem to have "lived" there after they left the garden. And is Waverly ready to come face to face with her again?</p><p>2) What's the deal with Cleo? She appears to be the only Clanton left (if Billy isn't still trapped in Shorty's basement). You know that she is going to be even less happy with the Earps now that her mother and brother(s) have been killed. She doesn't appear to be a demon, just a woman with grudge, so how will she fare against Wynonna and Peacemaker? Will she form alliances with some of Purgatory's other less than savory folks or will she go it alone?</p><p>3) Can WayHaught ACTUALLY make it to their wedding? You know that won't be a smooth journey. Heck, they can't even make it through one day without some sort of evil-doer coming into their lives. I can see them standing at the altar while Wynonna, Doc, and Jeremy hog tie a werewolf in the background. And if they do make it, what will it look like? What will Waverly’s dress look like? What will Nicole wear? Please let it be pants... perhaps I should start my own WayHaught wedding Pinterest board. Someone please stop me...</p><p>4) Can WynDoc find common ground? Will they be able to work through their current differences and co-exist peacefully? If for no other reason than to make the GRT safe for Alice.</p><p>5) Will Nicole get her job back?!?!? I'm still holding out hope for that "I AM the sheriff" moment. With or without the Stetson. </p><p><b>Docstache –</b> </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Why did Haught think it was okay to sacrifice Doc?</li><li>Is Peacemaker shady and affecting Wynonna’s mentality?</li><li>Will WynDoc get to a good place so they can at least have some sexy time?</li><li>Will we see the Wayhaught wedding this season and will it go off without a hitch?</li><li>WILL THERE BE A SEASON FIVE?!?!?!</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Laura – </b>Where is Eve? When does Waverly cut her hair? Do we still see 'Horny Nicole'? Or rather, more of horny Nicole? Where else will we find Wayhaught love scenes this season? Does Rosita have more to play out this season at the covenant safe house? And where did all the nuns learn how to use spears? Does the truck ever get fixed up and refurbished? Will we see Sheriff Haught back in action? Will Wynonna and Doc ever be on the same damn page of the same book?! Will Valdez and Billy fare better than Romeo and Juliet? When will the Earp sisters sit and talk around the fire? Is Nicole invited to the fireside chats now? And where has Jeremy been working out? There's more questions I have but those are the top ones for me right now. </p><p><b>Kayla – </b>I feel like there was a BUNCH going on in episodes 1 and 2 that have drifted to the wayside, what with all of the stairs and frogs laying around. But where TF is Eve? What's going on with the unfed blood machine? Will we see Julian's ring again? WHAT BOOK DID WAVERLY TAKE AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN?! Maybe most importantly, why TF did Doc throw the Garden satchel down the well??</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>11. There were a lot of new characters introduced this season, which one or more intrigued you most / did you like most and why? </b></p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>I loved Holt, and have adored Ty Olsson since he was in Men In Trees (an underrated gem from the early 2000’s). Holt seemed to be a genuinely good guy and the way he went was so sad. He literally said earlier in the episode that his fear was being shot in the back by an Earp (they hide this shit in plain sight, we're idiots), and then it happened. He and Doc were pretty cute too. But getting us to love something and then being like haha it's gone is a Wynonna Writers SPECIALTY so I'm used to it now (no I'm not).</p><p><b>Lynn – </b>I think the new character that has intrigued me the most is Amon. He is so mysterious! What kind of demon is he and what is his actual plan for being in Purgatory and running The Glory Hole? </p><p>Rachel has been a wonderful addition to the story line! She has added a teenage perspective to our band of misfits and fits right into the Team! I look forward to seeing how the writers will continue to weave her into the storyline! </p><p><b>Office – </b>1) Amon. That man is intrigue and sex in no shirt and a jacket. 2) Eve. Kevin did warn us that she was a bitch. Also, she's scary as $*@#. 3) Casey. Lo we barely knew ye, but he was funny and was a good foil to Wynonna. Heck, maybe he's still in lock up so we'll see him again. 4) Holt. Mostly because Nicole had zero use for him and 'knows what he did' and so I want to know what he did, even if he's dead. And, yes, it has just occurred to me that the four new characters I find most intriguing are all demons/'dark' heirs of one sort or another.</p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>The character that I am most intrigued by is Amon. We haven't seen a TON of him, but when we do it always seems mysterious. He is mysterious. He seems to have an admiration for, and has openly flirted with, both Doc and Wynonna. He's entered into an employer/employee... situation... with Doc and he gave Wynonna the run down on how to get Peacemaker back. He has situated himself adjacent to Team Earp and there must be a reason. Altruistic demons are rare in Purgatory, they usually have an ulterior motive, and I am sure Amon is no exception. We just don't know what it is yet. </p><p>I am interested to see what Amon's true purpose in Purgatory is. It can't just be to run the Glory Hole. We know he is a demon, but what kind? We know he knows the Clantons, but to what end? And he seems to have his fingers on the pulse of everything that is going on in Purgatory. I am really curious as to his end game. It is my hope that this all becomes more clear in 4B and we find out if we get to keep Amon (and his voice) around for a while or if he is revealed to be yet another enemy who has to be put down. And if that is the case, can we at least see him in the clear light of day first? </p><p><b>Docstache – </b>Holt. At first, I was like "Who is this Walker Texas Ranger wannabe?!" But after watching his character unfold, I see him as a victim to his family legacy and to me, seemed he wanted no part of it, and in the end was unjustifiably killed for it. Plus I really wanted a buddy for Doc to bro down with amongst all this Estrogen in Purgatory.</p><p><b>Laura – </b>My favorite new characters, thus far, would be Valdez and Amon. There's more to Amon than meets the eye as the owner of what at first was the demon bar in Purgatory but now seems more like a bit of Switzerland in a place that needs it. Shorty's has been a haven for the good or the bad so there was always fighting and probably will remain a place that lacks neutrality. It looks like Amon is keen on keeping his place neutral ground so all patrons, demons, monsters, or humans, can have some good liquor (I barely know her!) and watch a DFK show. And then Amon helped Wynonna find where peacemaker was hiding, I mean c'mon! There's more to this guy and I am here for all the chemistry between him and Doc. </p><p>Now Valdez is not the quintessential teenager while also being the quintessential teenager. She hits all the 'don't need my parents knowing my business at all times' buttons when she continues to run off and not listen to what anyone tries to tell her. But then again, she lived on her own among zombies and who knows what else in the town of Monument for too long especially for someone her age. Look at what being alone in Purgatory did for a person like Nicole. I can only imagine what Rachel is keeping buried and hasn't tried to deal with, not to mention having seen her mom in the manner she was in at the door to the Garden. I think having her youthful energy, maybe even a bit more open-minded, around the family will do all of them some good. They've been through so much shit and I am hoping to see Rachel be able to bridge the gap between Wynonna and Doc. Who else is perfectly in the middle being able to clearly see both sides and help Wynonna see Doc's viewpoints and vice versa.</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>I think Rachel was the perfect addition to Team Earp, but the character that intrigues me most is Cleo. I see her as an alt universe Wynonna. She is sassy and has a commanding presence, and will do whatever it takes to end the curse that is torturing her family. I can't wait to see more of her in the back half of the season, and to see how totally well she's going to handle the Earps killing her family on her land.</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>12. What was one thing from this episode (or the half season in general) that we didn't ask but should have and what is the answer to it?</b></p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>As is now tradition, I will pose questions that I do not have answers to because I'm bad at following directions. If I become a ghost, do I have to wear a ballgown like TinkerHaught did? Does my Celtic sisters knot tattoo mean I'm part of a demon nun cult? Can we hear more about Rosita and Creepy Phil's wife? </p><p><b>Lynn – </b>What color did Peacemaker glow when she and Wynonna shot Holt? I think she glowed yellow. Is Rosita going to live it up in Nun City? Yes, yes she is!</p><p><b>Office – </b>This is not a fun question, but I think I'd be remiss in the current social climate to not bring it up: "Was Holt's death predictable based on his race and sexuality?" As I said, this isn't fun, it's uncomfortable. But when we were introduced to 8 new characters in the first four episodes (Rachel, Eve, Casey, Chloe, Holt, Mam, Agent Haicha, Amon, Billy), I knew Holt was expendable, then Mam. Because they were white and straight, Holt also being male. And I knew the rest were most likely not at risk. I remembered all the times when Emily had been asked about POC representation at recent virtual cons and also the bury your gays trope and she talked about how she writes a show where the heroine shoots demons in the forehead most of the time, and she recognizes the need to balance making sure POC weren't simply brought onto the show to be killed by the white heroine, but also making sure to have more POC representation. I also suspect (but I'm not sure) that Amon is safe because he (by all appearances) is at least bisexual, and killing him off will land Wynonna Earp on a list of killing off gays. We are still a looooooong way off from being at a good place for both queer and BIPOC representation, and so we should continue to be very aware of every action (I mean, it would have been UNACCEPTABLE if Holt had been a black or brown man for Wynonna to have shot him in the back and I would not dispute that one bit). But, for shows like Wynonna Earp that are trying to do the right thing, but has little choice but to kill off new characters (since that's what the show is about), should they be given some leeway to harm or if not harm, make queer or BIPOC the bad guys? And if the answer is no, should shows simply not cast BIPOC if the character is going to be killed/harmed/be bad? </p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>We have reached that time of year again. We are in hiatus, with 4B coming at some point in 2021, and we have no idea if those six episodes are going to be the last we ever see of Wynonna Earp or if TPTB are going to renew our show for another season. What are your thoughts about the never ending state of flux that Wynonna Earp finds itself in?</p><p>That's a great question, Lindsey, thanks for asking! You see I have been around these parts since the beginning and each and every year we go through this same carousel of emotions. We have the joy that is being IN SEASON and then we have the agony of having to fight for another season, and then just when we think we can breathe easy we find out that nope, there are some people out there that just can't seem to stick to their word and we have to fight like hell just to get what was promised to us. It's frustrating. It's beyond frustrating. To put all this energy into keeping something, to do everything you (and your fandom) possibly can to support your show, to trend, to make national headlines, and yet we are STILL in this same position every single year. What's the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result? I feel like that is where the Earpers exist. In a perpetual state of high anxiety insanity. It's not good for our health. </p><p>Look, I am realistic. I know that Wynonna Earp can't go on forever. I know it isn't a ratings juggernaut, but for gosh sake what non-premium channel/non-streaming show is these days? I honestly can't think of one. What I can say is that there are so very few shows with a fan base as passionate as ours. And that has got to count for something, right? Maybe. Maybe not. I guess it depends on who you ask. To some we are relevant, necessary, and important. And to some others we are just "those Wynonna Earp people." Nameless, faceless social media accounts that are just kind of a hassle to deal with when all they want is for us to just go away quietly. </p><p>I can only speak for myself when I say that I feel like IF we get a season five (and that's a BIG IF), that is the end of the road. And you know what? I am ok with that. You know why? Because five seasons is a hell of a good run for a show, especially a genre show. You know what I am NOT ok with? Living in THIS version of purgatory. Going into the second half of season four NOT KNOWING if this is the end. Earpers deserve better and the cast/crew/creatives of Wynonna Earp deserve better. After all that we have been through, let's not forget that Syfy contracted for FIVE seasons from IDW, we deserve to go into a full season knowing that it is our last. The entire Wynonna Earp community deserves to say goodbye to this show properly, knowingly, and lovingly. And that just doesn't happen if these last 6 episodes of season 4 are it. Especially if TPTB decide that we don't deserve the respect of knowing that ahead of time. What can we do about it? I don't know. Maybe nothing. Maybe fight, but we certainly can't do anything if we don't know what's happening. My hope is that TPTB will man/woman up and just give it to us straight. Are we getting a S5 or not? Let's not drag this out. Let's not play this game of "if we don't tell them they won't bother us." It's beneath us and it's beneath them. And yet, I fear that is exactly how it is going to play out. And that's not fair. #JustTellUs</p><p><b>Docstache – </b>Why did Doc appear to have a white tank top under that epic, leather jacket at the end of 406, and why didn't he never take his coat off so we could see the gun show?</p><p>Most likely because his hotness would have overshadowed the severity of that WynDoc porch convo, but surely he will have less clothing in the back half because the gentle perv in Docstache is going nuts with the amount of clothing on Doc thus far.</p><p><b>Laura – </b>I have about fifty questions that I haven't asked or posed an answer to yet. The one that I am most curious about with regards to the mid-season finale is do we all get snazzy outfits when we die? Ghost Nicole was in a very nice and flattering outfit. It shimmered just enough and had plenty of room for her to float around in. I think we all get the shimmery outfits but I'd like to put my request in now for silver instead of gold. It's a little more understated but still provides the shimmering effect a ghost needs. If I'm going to be hanging around for more than a second I want to at least be comfortable and in a color that matches my skin tone. </p><p><b>Kayla – </b>What will the Wayhaught wedding parties look like and how much will you cry?</p><p>This is all I have thought about since the season 3 finale, and I have OPINIONS. Doc will marry them (it's the ironic, he's a demon, not a priest, for me), Nedley will walk them both down the aisle, Wynonna is Nicole's MOH, and Jeremy is Waverly's BOH (bae of honor). Because we LOVE cannon best friends. Rachel will sing an acoustic version of Wildwood as Wayhaught come down the aisle. In response to part two of the question, I am crying just thinking about it and won't stop until it comes to fruition (and maybe like, 18 month, 3 weeks, and 4 days after the episode airs).</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Thanks again, all, for reading!!</p>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-6462574122424214932020-09-05T11:53:00.002-04:002020-09-05T11:55:57.798-04:00Round the Fire Pit: Season 4, Episode 6 of Wynonna Earp<p><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Welcome to the NOT-QUITE final 'Round the Fire Pit': a Round Table Discussion of Wynonna Earp for season 4B.</span></p><p><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">See, we had a LOT to say! Like, a LOT.</span></p><p><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">So this week's 'Round the Fire Pit is being broken into two parts. This first part is six questions, and the next part will also be six questions. So if we didn't touch on something in this half, check back in a few days with the second part goes up.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">As always, we cannot thank our Pit Crew that has been here from the start for their amazing thoughts. Laura is also joining us again this week!</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This week around the table we have:</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Earpnado (@earpnado)<br />Docstache (@HollidasStache)<br />Lynn (@lynn_rachels)<br />Office (@nedleysoffice)<br />Jody (@TheGoodJody)<br />Lindsey (@xfbard)<br />Laura (@usuttontorwort) -- thanks for joining us this week, Laura!!!</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">IN ADDITION, we opened up one question (question #3 regarding the proposal scene) to all Earpers. We've picked four answers to include that we really enjoyed! Thanks to all those that sent in answers for that! We may do it again for part two.</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">But, without further ado...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnj0baCdVJfYSbOrCcdhweTc0Tqdp_NpVXZduhKfYnMCV1cXOOOQGtVy1wZCeSTbJkWa6H4OjBm9C90XsUg6KrJfiR01yPbsznwQrVskp5H5unZd6fpm2sxKG6zw-NQvLgIekulTWpL7xM/s2000/S4E06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnj0baCdVJfYSbOrCcdhweTc0Tqdp_NpVXZduhKfYnMCV1cXOOOQGtVy1wZCeSTbJkWa6H4OjBm9C90XsUg6KrJfiR01yPbsznwQrVskp5H5unZd6fpm2sxKG6zw-NQvLgIekulTWpL7xM/s320/S4E06.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>1. Wynonna and Rosita worked their issues out in the Sinister Sister's Fight Club and by the end of the episode seemed to have buried the hatchet. How do you feel about Rosita being offered a redemption story and Wynonna finding forgiveness for the woman who tried to steal Alice?</b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Docstache –</b> I'm glad Rosita got her redemption. I love Rosita. Always have. Would love to see more of her. She brings something to the show that no one else does. A fire of some sort. I'm happy to see Wynonna forgave Rosita, but Im wondering how she can forgive a revenant who was going to kill her and steal Alice, yet she murdered Holt who hadn't even done anything.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>I'm going to be honest here and say that before this episode I wasn't really interested in a Rosita redemption arc. My feelings were that there is no way that someone could come back and earn forgiveness after they tried to steal a baby. To me that is the ultimate evil act, no matter what drove someone to that point. And yes, I know that Wynonna was pretty crappy to her what with the "I'll kill you last" thing and offering her up to test the widow anti-venom, but that one moment, when she snatched Alice and smashed Waverly's face on the pool table, yeah, I was done. The bridge was on fire and there was probably no hope of any of it being salvaged. My feelings were that not everyone can be saved and I moved on. That being said, after this week I have to say that I am satisfied with the current status of Rosita's story line. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">I feel like Wynonna had an even wider gap to jump than I did. And while it seemed to me that at the beginning of the episode Wynonna was still harboring a lot of ill will as the episode went along I watched as Wynonna's animosity toward her started to fade a bit and a grudging respect for her longevity and toughness took its place. And as I thought about it I found that I was ok with that. Total honesty here, the sheer enjoyment I got out of the fight club and their witty banter definitely helped.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">What caused Wynonna's change of heart? I don’t know. Maybe she saw a bit of herself in Rosita. They are both women who have been bound by circumstance. They each have had to scrap and claw and fight their way through the world. Maybe she realized that yeah, Rosita made a mistake, a BAD one, but that she too has made many a mistake in her lifetime. Or maybe it is as simple as not continuing the "women betraying women" cycle.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Personally, I may never totally warm up to Rosita, but I can say that if she were to appear in a future episode I won't be upset about it. And as for Wynonna, hey, if she can forgive Rosita, I can at least admit that I am ok with her riding out her eternity in a sanctuary full of potentially frisky nuns.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>I was all for a Rosita redemption arc! Rosita and Wynonna are more alike than they care to admit. Both are smart, resourceful, brave, and a survivor. I feel Wynonna delivered a "kick in the chest" (pun intended) to Rosita back in Season 2 when she told her to go be a Guinea pig to save Nicole and she would kill her last. Such disappointment and hurt in Rosita's face that this person she had grown to care for, threw her under the bus. "Hell, hath no fury like a woman scorned", in this case by someone Rosita felt was her friend. As they say, revenge is a dish best served cold and stealing Alice was the perfect revenge. Except, I honestly think Rosita was relieved when her plan didn't work! *Note: Peacemaker chose not to kill her. In Holy War Part 2, Rosita comes clean and is completely honest with Wynonna. This in turn, allows Wynonna the opportunity, which she takes, to forgive Rosita and move forward. A truce that both women greatly need! I also think it was the final test for Wynonna to prove to Peacemaker that she was able to forgive, but also committed to fighting demons in the GRT!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody –</b> Rosita's redemption story makes complete sense to me. Like Wynonna, Rosita didn't decide her fate. One day she was just hanging out near some local watering hole when Wyatt Earp came to town, and then poof, she became a revenant. And like Wynonna, when sh*t hits the fan, you do what you need to survive!</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Regarding Wynonna's forgiveness, also, not really a surprise. Wynonna has always tried to see the best in people (as long as there is something good to see). And she can relate to Rosita. They are both strong, intelligent women who were forced into their situation and doing everything in their power to survive.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Laura – </b>Super psyched to have Rosita back! I mean if ever there was a character that got the short end of the stick and then had to pay for over a hundred years for it, it's Rosita. She's the full package and yet everyone has only ever looked at her as this beautiful barmaid instead of the smart, strong woman that she is so her getting to come back was wonderful. Was she an asshole for trying to steal Alice? Of course. Have any of our beloved characters ever been assholes or made assholley decisions? Duh! Therefore, while I may have been mad at Rosita for attempting it I still love her for the messed up person that she is. And really I don't think this is the end of Rosita's story either. Is it a redemption arc with a happier ending for Rosita? Yes it is. And she's now an ally in a place that will keep people safe from demons and monsters, surely that will be useful to our merry band of assholes in the future. Will I keep asking questions like this in the middle of my chat?....</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>The Wynonna-insulting-Rosita-while-passively-hitting-on-her schtick was one of my favorite things about the episode. I honestly can't even comment much about what happened with their storyline b/c every time Wynonna said something hot about Rosita my brain refused to allow in any other English words for a few seconds. As a side note, I do love that this show has such high stakes but also sometimes deals are made over pinky swears.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office –</b> So, yeah, I'm not sure how I feel about that? Happy for Rosita, I think, because I don't think she deserved a lifetime in hell or purgatory (small p) for what she did under the circumstances. But perhaps eternity with a bunch of thirsty nuns is a little too good a fate? Ultimately, it was a two-stage process for Wynonna and I'm not sure forgiveness of Rosita was the end state. Afterall, Wynonna did end up serving Rosita up to the nuns and didn't care what they would do with her in exchange for Peacemaker. It wasn't until Rosita pointed out mid-grappling that the powers-that-be are always pitting women against each other that Wynonna seemed to have second thoughts. Also, I do think it's fitting that she didn't give Rosita a hug when they parted; there's only so far a mother can be expected to go. But, as I said at the top, Rosita didn't deserve to spend eternity in hell (or wherever the revenents went), so I think this was a good ending(?) to her story.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>2. Wynonna shooting Holt seemed to be a bridge to far for Doc, who appears intent on continuing his road to redemption. WynDoc seem farther apart than ever going into the hiatus. Do you think these two can once again find common ground and come back to fighting on the same side?</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Docstache – </b>Buckle up, cause I got a whole lot of feeling to get off my chest!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">I don't think they are fighting on different sides now. I think despite everything that happened, Doc will always be on her side. I think the real question is will they ever find peace with each other to make WynDoc work?</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Wynonna went against the western code of never shooting a man in the back...a rule that is very important to Doc. My problem is not with her killing Holt, as while I don't agree with it, can understand why she did it. But it's the how she did it. I literally sat up and gasped when she took that shot and exclaimed "What the fuck, Wynonna?!" I also feel like Peacemaker is more of a character now. And with the shady stuff we learned about Wyatt this season, maybe it has a magical power over Wyn when she has it. An evil power.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Wynonna has always struggled with who she is in this world. She has expressed that she feels unimportant. So she gets Peacemaker back, and goes after Margo only to learn Waverly has taken care of it. Then Doc talks Holt down from the ledge, so again it's taken care of. It's almost like she felt she needed to have a purpose with the Clanton problem and acted without thinking when she shot Holt.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">I personally thought telling Doc the Clantons were after Alice was an attempt to rectify the shit that went down on the porch. Rosita said Margo wanted the baby, not "The Clantons." It was quite clear the Clanton kids wanted nothing to do with Margo's vendetta. They often seemed to be kept in the dark, not to mention they were clearly scared of her. They were cursed by being born into the Clanton name, just like Wynonna was with the Earp name. I'm curious to know how Doc felt about her saying "The Clantons" wanted Alice.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Then she used Doc's vulnerabilities against him in that intense, porch scene. She went for the jugular in what seems to be an attempt to deflect. You could see how much that hurt Doc. Doc is trying everything he can to be a better man, and sometimes when you are working on bettering yourself, you have to cut people out of your life to do so. In Doc's case, I don't think that's forever. But I wouldn’t blame him if he needs some time away from her. Id be shocked if there was a "Hey, I'm sorry Doc" and everything was all copasetic.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Wynonna has some serious issues to work through. I don't think she and Doc can have anything romantic until she works through her demons. Hopefully Purgatory has a therapist. And Doc is a work in progress who could naturally have a fear that being around and/or with Wynonna will force him to regress. So I guess it comes down to what is most important to Doc and whether he will choose to lead with his heart or his mind. I really look forward to how all this plays out in 7-12.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>Oh boy, this is a big one. That WynDoc conversation on the homestead porch seemed pretty final, didn't it? And when Doc said that he didn't want to be all broken up inside anymore I really felt his pain. What Doc perhaps isn't considering though is that he has had over a century to come to terms with his past, and not so past, nefarious deeds and decisions and arrive at the point where he wants to change. Wynonna, on the other hand, has been living the Earp curse for a far shorter time frame. Dispatching demons and her "enemies" is her daily reality. She often doesn't have the luxury of reflection before she makes a decision. It's kill or be killed. And she is right about one thing, those enemies aren't going to quit coming after her just because she wants them to. And they sure as hell aren't all going to sit down for a drink and a détente to try and settle their differences. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">As for the straw that seemed to break the camel's back, the shooting of Holt, I have to admit that I wasn't surprised when Wynonna shot him. In fact my immediate, out loud reaction was "Well, that's what she does." And what I meant by that is that if she sees a threat to her family she takes it out. Period. And as she said herself earlier in the episode, sometimes that means she kills people. Add to that the fact that Wynonna had the benefit of knowing that it was the Clantons that were the buyers for Alice. So there might have been a bit less belief on her part that Holt was willing to bury the hatchet and move on. I think that knowledge puts a whole new perspective on how threatening she believed them to be. Does Doc have a right to be angry with her? Sure, but just because he is ready to live a life a peace doesn’t mean that Wynonna actually can, even if she wants to. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Look, these two are experts at wounding each other. Doc's insinuation that Wynonna has no honor and Wynonna's continued digging up of his less than choir-boy past shows that. Are both of them justified in their own way? Yeah, they are, but neither seems to be able or willing to see past their own pain and path and to forgive the other for "sins" that they too have committed. Neither of them have an untrampled high road to travel. And yet they have this tether to each other, something that keeps them coming back over and over only to repeat this cycle. It's frustrating and heart breaking at the same time. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Does this mean that I think it's nothing but dark times ahead for WynDoc? No. I certainly believe that they are both in a whole mess of pain at the moment, but I do believe that eventually they will find a way back to each other. I think the road is going to be rocky, and that they both are going to have to make compromises and quit taking out all their personal guilt on each other, but they will find a comfort level that is right for them. It's obvious that they care deeply about each other (despite the fact that neither of them can readily admit just how much), now it's just a matter of whether or not they can rediscover some common ground. I really hope that they do.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>I can understand Doc wanting redemption after all he has done, but the GRT is still crawling with demons of all types, so it just seems like now it not the best time to work on that. How can he protect his family if he is unwilling to fight? Does he really think the demons are going to play nice and sit down to talk about it over a drink? Wynonna doesn't have the luxury of taking a break until order is restored in Purgatory. She needs to be able to trust Doc to have her back and kill if necessary. There is still evil lurking behind every Murdertree! I am not sure, and neither is Wynonna, that Can be trusted right now! I will always be #TeamDoc, so I have my fingers crossed that things will work out and they will be able to fight again on the same team!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody – </b>HOW. DARE. YOU. What the hell kind of question is this???? Of course they will find common ground! It just may take a little time, many bottles of whiskey, and creepily, drunkenly singing in a forest before that happens. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Laura – </b>Has WynDoc ever been on common ground except both feeling the sexual electricity between them? In the beginning, Doc had his own agenda with the witch Clootie of which Wynonna knew nothing about until well into their budding relationship. And when Wynonna did know the whole story she still disagreed with how Doc wanted to handle things and try to get full info about the Earp curse. They definitely weren't on common ground when Wynonna wanted to have Doc's/Bulshar's ring and destroy it knowing that it would mean Doc would be fully human again. And what common ground was there when Doc decided to have Kate turn him? I digress. There are two things that Doc and Wynonna are 100% on track with and that's protecting their found family and being the best version of themselves they can. Right now, it means Doc is feeling that not being caught up in so much violence is the way and Wynonna is not seeing the world in as quite a black & white view as Doc. I don't think they're necessarily fighting on different sides, at least not yet, but really just trying to fight in different ways. And there are so many more questions this storyline brings up than answers it provides, and I am looking forward to seeing how it plays out to both in the second half of season four.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>I think they always find their way back to each other. They may disagree about it now, but they really are the same on some level. Both have had some semblance of choice vs destiny affect their lives, but they're crashing through all of that at different paces. Makes sense, age gaps in any relationship require some attention and care, so a 100+ year age gap is probably gonna have its kinks. I said what I said.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office – </b>I'm going to deal with Wynonna shooting Holt in question 6 because I have a lot to say about that. But, as for WynDoc... it's like WayHaught are soulmates destined to be together for eternity in every universe and WynDoc are soulmates destined to never be together in any universe, and I can't help but ache for them because of that. I was going to type, 'they're so in love...' but then I thought, I'm not sure that they are in love, not in the traditional sense. But they belong together and share something more in Alice. I can understand why Doc is upset with Wynonna, but I also think he could be a little more understanding seeing as he's been where she is. I do think they will come to an understanding; I don't see Doc walking away from this family he has or walking away from Wynonna. But it feels like it's always going to be a painful road for them.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>3. So we got a proper WayHaught proposal and a definitive answer (with so many other things going on in the room). Thoughts on that scene?</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Docstache – </b>First off, props to Doc for putting his heartbreak aside to come in and be there. And OMG, when he took the hat off. The proposal was perfect. I think my favorite part were the adorable smiles on their faces and the tears in their eyes that as result made them sparkle. I'm happy all the Wayhaughters got this incredible moment too. I could feel the joy oozing from Twitter on Sunday night. I think I'd be more excited if there wasn't that underlying pain and glance exchanges between WynDoc. It was hard to stay focused on Wayhaught, but also I'm Docstache so this probably isn't a surprise. I do hope that if there is a surname change that they stick with Haught.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>Can I just submit an answer that is all heart emojis?? No? Ok, fine, I will talk about my FEELINGS!! I will start by saying that I am just going to address the WayHaught proposal, and not anything else that was going on in that PACKED scene, because frankly my heart just wants to be happy for one freaking minute. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">First of all, I am insanely happy that Nicole is back amongst the land of the living, because you can't have a proposal if your girlfriend is dead. Second, it is my hope that maybe some of that Nicole angst that I have been carrying around for the past six weeks can finally abate. Ok, on to the warm fuzzies...</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">This moment has been a long time coming. In Earp time WayHaught has been together for a couple years (one more for Nicole than Waverly, but I digress). And yeah, those years have been FRAUGHT, but through it all we have watched this love story evolve in the most beautiful and real way. And this proposal was really just the culmination of the first part of their journey. Whenever I contemplated a WayHaught proposal (which I did once, ok maybe once a day) I do have to admit that I always envisioned Nicole as the one doing the asking. Even after Waverly’s unanswered attempt at the end of season three. I don't know why, that was just always my head cannon. So to see Nicole yield that moment, to allow Waverly to be the one who actually did the asking was a bit of a surprise. A GOOD surprise, but a surprise none the less. I think after everything that has transpired that it was very important for Waverly to be the one doing the asking. To show Nicole that despite what she had done, the deal that she had made, that Waverly does still love her. And does still want to spend the rest of their lives together. And perhaps Nicole needed to feel that just as much as Waverly needed to show it. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">As I was watching that moment unfold, and it became apparent that THIS WAS IT I felt like everything around me got really quiet. I sat up, leaned forward in my chair, and was like "Oh, are they finally going to do this?" I am pretty sure my heart rate was as high as it would have been if *I* was the one getting engaged. And when Nicole said yes, after that little "hmmm," a deep breath, and that oh SO Nicole and SO adorable head tilt that she does....sigh...yeah, I was super happy. I may have shed a tear. Maybe. It made all the angst I had been feeling in prior episodes worth it, because in the end all I really want is Nicole Haught to be happy (and safe and not a frog and not dead). And in that moment you could see that she is HAPPY. I felt that, deeply. It was like the two of them finally took a deep breath after far too long underwater (no tub reference intended). I believe that they have both known for a long time that if their world allowed, they would make it to this moment and now they were finally there. It was beautiful to behold. The emotion, the setting, the fire behind them. All of it was just SO GOOD. And so earned. And I look forward to the shenanigans that come along with planning a WayHaught wedding and actually getting these two to the altar. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">WayHaught means so much to so many people. And I could go on and on about representation and seeing yourself reflected in the characters you love, but I won’t. I will simply say that there will never be a time where I don't remember just how happy and content this scene made me feel. I think that says it all, right? </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>I absolutely loved the scene, except my heart was breaking for Wynonna and her tear-stained face. I know part of it was she was happy for Waverly, but most of it was because Doc was letting her down. Little drunk Jeremy was so cute, and he just asked the questions all the Earpers were thinking. He moved the process along in his own way! It was time! Having Nicole and Waverly surrounded by their found family during this special moment was priceless! Doc taking off his hat, all eyes on WayHaught, Nicole starting and then allowing Waverly a redo, the nod and smile of approval from Wynonna, the beautiful smiles and love-sick eyes, the final yeses, the kiss, and "I love you", made it so incredibly touching and wonderful! So, so great!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody – </b>BORING. Who wants to see that???? OK, truth - it was beautiful. So romantic, sweet and beautifully shot. Nicole and Waverly have had a hell of a week (or 18 months +, depending on who you are asking). They can no longer wait to fully commit to each other and need to say it aloud in front of their loved ones (FYI, saying things out loud matters!). Also, I love that they were surrounded by their family.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Although that scene was beautiful and was everything we hoped for, the person I couldn't take my eyes off of was Wynonna/Mel. Mel stole that scene – she was incredible. Her ability to convey multiple emotions at the same time is truly remarkable. When I rewatched it (and I watched that scene multiple times), I kept going back to the look Waverly gives Wynonna and the nod Wynonna gives back to Waverly. The happiness Wynonna feels for her sister along with the heartbreak she feels in knowing she and Doc are not on the same page – I do not know how she does it. She makes me feel everything.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">The rest of the family – they deserve some mention as well. Nedley as a proud papa was adorable. Rachel desperately wanting alcohol was so perfect, and her happiness for the couple shining through (also, can we talk about her shirt being a shout out to the NY Earpers!! Felt pretty freaking special to see that and read Emily's post that it was an intentional prop! [Office note: totally agree]). Doc was so heartbreaking as well and Tim absolutely deserves kudos for this portrayal. His love for this found family was so apparent, but also his sadness. I can't seem to find the right words to convey what I was seeing in his performance because there were so many feelings. And lastly, Jeremy...let's chat about Jeremy for a minute or two...I wonder about him. His actions of late seem to be just a little bit inconsistent with his character and I am left wondering, is it possible he is Eve? Or have they just changed the writing style a little????</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Laura – </b>Well....LFDKJGALFKJGALFJGD. That's pretty much where I was when I first saw the scene. By the second, third, and fiftieth viewing I just simply smile and cry but there is actual English coming out of my mouth. So many firsts with this show and how can we be so damn lucky with everyone who has helped bring all those firsts to our TVs. It was as most 'heavy' scenes on the show done subtlety, with the perfect lighting and just the right words. Let's also talk about the arc of Wayhaught. First, Waverly has always been a follower. Follows the Earp curse, the Earp heir, and whatever others around her have felt were priorities. Over the last few years, and I do think not only with Nicole and Wynonns's help but the rest of the family, she has become a leader and someone others look up to. She is now the strongest person. Yes, Wynonna is still the Earp heir and has Peacemaker to clean Purgatory of demons and monsters. But at the end of the day, things start and end with Waverly and she's the biggest reason people are able to go further, fight harder, and win out above all the shit in the world. Nicole is definitely a big reason as to how Waverly was able to grow by giving her the room, support, and love needed for Wavelry to do so. It took a big leap for Waverly to take a chance and grab Nicole, kissing her back in season 1. I'm getting back to the proposal scene, I promise. Nicole has always known who she was and how she mattered in life, knew where her place was especially as a protector. The last two years have turned her on her head while Waverly has become stronger and more assured. They're both really growing with each other, each taking a bit that they didn't have before. Waverly needed to gain the strength and come into her own while Nicole needed to have a little balance in her life, and maybe realize she's not the only one who can protect the other in a relationship. So when the proposal came, not only was it the perfect time for them to both fully pronounce their love but also become engaged, it's the perfect way of showing how far they've come as people. Nicole was going to propose but Waverly even asked and with her crane of the neck that she's so good at, Nicole willingly let Waverly take the lead. They both needed that and god was that scene framed perfectly. The tears in Waverly's eyes and Nicole’s voice breaking. And having their family around them, sharing in their happiness and love, plus that briefest of Earp sisters' moments. Does TV get any better than this?! They finally had the time to take their time in the proposal and pronounce their love. In all the craziness before, and yet to come, it was the best way to end the episode.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>I loved the juxtaposition of the seriousness of the moment and Jeremy's rambling/Nedley laughing at him, Rachel trying to sneak a drink (c'mon Uncle Jeremy, don't be such a narc), and tension between Wynonna and Doc. It's further proof of my theory that the Wynonna Earp Writers are secretly being paid as government agents conducting a study to see if humans can feel every emotion at one time...and so far they're earning every penny. It was just a beautifully written, acted, and produced scene. It felt like every character was finally back and it was time. It's like we've had 3.5 seasons of foreplay with the only-one-of-them-ever-says-I-love-you-at-a-time and the moment finally...came. A climax worth the wait.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office – </b>Oh, so many thoughts!!! The two of them being glued to each other from the start and the hilariousness that while it was Nicole recovering from severe hypothermia, she took the blanket from her lap and put it around WAVERLY's shoulders – because of course she did! Then both of them having planned something to Nicole letting Waverly do it – because of course she did! Waverly giving Wynonna one last look for approval/encouragement/connection and getting it – because of course she would get it! Then the question and the answer and the tears in Waverly's eyes and the smiles that could power a small city and then not being able to let go of each other or even part by an inch. To them finally saying I love you to each other for the first time we've seen. UGH. PERFECTION. And doing it in front of the homestead fireplace, surrounded by all those that love them, Doc taking his hat off, their surrogate dad in Nedley giving a relieved, FINALLY! And, of course, the backdrop of tension between Wynonna and Doc; their emotional pain in such stark contrast to the pure joy of Waverly and Nicole. And it was pure joy for them. And for WayHaught fans. When the episode ended, I tweeted that the proposal made me feel at peace. And I think that's still the emotion, just a feeling of contentment and peace. *le happy sigh*</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Chloe – </b>I looooved the scene. I thought that it was beautifully lit, beautifully shot, and the music was well chosen. I enjoyed the juxtaposition of the current wayhaught and wyndoc relationships where as one approaches a concrete union the other might never be the same. The emphasis of being there for your family was well represented as Doc and Wynonna didn't try to take away from the special moment between Wayhaught. And that same look for approval from Waverly to Wynonna was a perfect callback. And finally ensuring that Waverly was the one to propose again showed us her growth as a character from early seasons. And allowed Nicole to know that the first time wasn't just a rush decision nor was Waverly going to stop loving Nicole over a mistake she made. The overall feeling from the scene is absolute happiness while also having the bittersweet dramatic irony that the audience knows of. It was wonderful. I defo cried. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Anna – </b>Melanie Scrofano's acting was amazing. She was all I could focus on in that scene. The way she conveyed pure heartbreak from the previous scene with Doc yet such joy and pride for her baby sister all at once truly amazed me. I think her scene with Doc outside and the engagement scene are now part of my top 5 Wynonna scenes because of Melanie's talent. In regards to Dom and Kat, I have never seen Waverly smile like that. Such pure happiness. I never realized that we hadn’t seen her in her happiest state until that scene. That smile just made the entire scene feel so genuine.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Kate (@KRKacs) – </b>Here's my reaction to the WayHaught proposal. It felt like the visual embodiment of the perfect moment - the fireplace, surrounded by a chosen family that love and support them, the song choice (fantastic) and two characters so in love, who see each other so so clearly. For me, it was different from many other WayHaught scenes because it was absolutely grounded in a level of certainty and purpose where both Waverly and Nicole are beyond sure of what they want and where they are going together. At times in the past, there have been small things here and there over the course of their character arcs and the growth of their relationship where, as a viewer, you have an idea in the back of your mind that they are both all in but something isnt quite there to put them on the same page. There was none of that at the end of 4.06.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">It made me so happy to watch that scene without there being other stakes attached to it. I can't remember the last time, if ever, any Wynonna scene or end of an episode didn't feel like things were balanced on a knife's edge. To do it as the end of the midseason finale, the last thing viewers will see for who knows how long (January 2021, please?), showed how significant the writers know it was. Again, it was just so grounded and pure and honest - taking away the life and death circumstances the characters always face to give Waverly and Nicole (and the fans) that moment was very very special. Sure, it was a direct contrast to WynDoc and the pain there, but that didn't detract from the moment in the slightest. It's quite possible that it may have added to it the way the two relationships are moving in such opposite directions.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">That whole scene makes me so happy, almost a week later, any time it pops on my timeline I have to watch it from start to finish. On a Zoom call for work, doesn't matter bitches, I'm watching the WayHaught proposal again.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>K D – </b>Wow, there is just so much going on in this scene. The juxtaposition of WayHaught joy with WynDoc angst was brilliant (Melanie Scrofano's face speaks more than any line could yet again), but the proposal itself was next level to me. It brings Nicole and Waverly’s relationship full circle in so many ways. The parallels to season one were undeniable. In season one, on Nedley's couch, a nervous and unsure Waverly admits her feelings as well as her fears about exploring a relationship with Nicole. In that moment, Nicole gives her a look (we all know the one) that reassures Waverly and helps her push through those fears. In this scene, it’s Nicole who is nervous as she begins her proposal, perhaps with the still nagging thought that Waverly might not want to marry her after what she had done. But when Waverly says, "Please, let me.", we see a look from Nicole that calls back to that look in season one, but there is something different about it this time. In this look, there is a recognition and an admiration of the confidence, strength, and love that Waverly now possesses. She knows what she wants, and it’s a life with Nicole. Then we see the last of Nicole’s anxiety melt away. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Waverly's look to Wynonna before popping the question (did I mention Melanie Scrofano's face?), and Doc removing his hat hit me right in the feels. While I must admit I hated the fact that Wynonna could not fully enjoy witnessing her baby sister proposing to her best friend, I also realize the angst makes the story richer. Add to all of this the fire in the background, the brilliant lighting, a forehead touch, a nose smoosh, and yet another perfect song from Andrea Higgins, and I don't know how this scene could be any better. It's another gift in a season of gifts.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>4. We have now seen Waverly use her powers a few times, all of which were under highly fraught circumstances. And even she admits that she doesn't really know what triggers or is happening with her and them. This time she killed Margot (and seemed a little stunned afterwards). What's your take on Waverly taking out Mam Clanton and/or her 'powers' in general?</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Docstache – </b>Well as a power in general, it's pretty freakin rad. I'd even be more fearful of her than Wynonna at this point. I do think she needs to spend some time researching this power and find a way to harness her power. If she doesn't, she is going to end up doing something she really regrets.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>I think Waverly was completely justified in taking out Margot. Everything we knew about her indicated that she wasn't going to rest without completely destroying the Earps. She had already put a hit out on Wynonna, made Billy a reaper, hexed Nicole, was trying to destroy Doc, and was actively fighting to kill Waverly. That seems pretty hell-bent to me. Like Wynonna, Waverly protects those that she loves, and I believe that the threat on Nicole's life was the driving force that led her to take the actions that she did. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Waverly's powers are certainly mysterious. For a while we attributed them to Bulshar/Julian's ring, but what if that was never the case, what if that ring was simply the catalyst to unleashing her powers? If we think back to all the times that she has used them they have all been emotional situations. And not all of them have been bad. I mean she did fix Mercedes face. Sure she melted creepy Derek the jeweler's face, tossed Constance Clootie across a barn, took out Bobo, and zapped Doc in the garden, but hey, wouldn't you have done all of those things if you had the power to? It's not like she's out there just zapping anyone and everyone who may annoy her. I still think there is a lot we don't know about what being a half-angel entails for Waverly. Specifically what kind of angel she is. A guardian, sure, but what does that REALLY MEAN?! There does seem to be a bit of a dark aspect to her from time to time. Does that stem from a traumatic past or is it simply a manifestation of her angelic blood line? We don't know. I do hope that we get some answers to that question in 4B, especially if we are going to have to deal with Eve again, which I think we will. I think Waverly will ultimately play a big part in that battle and maybe, hopefully, we will find out a bit more about her in the process. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>The mysterious powers of Waverly still leave me scratching my head. The power comes at dire moments mixed with anger and purpose! Waverly was protecting Wynonna when she killed the Revenant at Mercedes' house, killed Bobo because he killed her father, and now Mam Clanton because she needed to save Nicole. It's almost like Waverly goes into a Superhero's trance, does what is needed, and comes back out a little disoriented. It's basically a Guardian Angel vs the devil wrapped in different bodies! As for killing Mam Clanton, it was the only thing she could possibly do to save Nicole! </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody – </b>I say this at least once each week. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON! Is it possible that Waverly is the Angel of Death? I thought this was a good theory but just looked up Angel of Death on the interwebs and it doesn't click...so, I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS GOING ON! </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Regarding Waverly killing Mam, I do find it interesting that both Wynonna and Waverly have killed a Clanton. Cleo is still around, with an army of reapers ready to continue the fight. I can't wait to see what the second half of the season has in store for us!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Laura – </b>I think eventually Waverly, like in most things in her life, will figure out what her powers mean and how to use them better. Obviously she's using them already but she's not fully aware of what all she can do, hell neither are we right now. But she knows she has great power and while she could use it all the time, in any situation, she only reserves it for the biggest times. I'm noticing it's usually when she gets very angry so while in the episode Waverly says even she doesn't know what happens when she gets really angry, I think deep down she does know. Which is why she doesn't want to be that angry often, if at all. She was scared and angry when radioactive revenant was trying to kill her and Wynonna and Waverly weren't sure how to control the powers. But boom! She killed ugly rev. She was hurt and very angry when Bobo killed Julian, boom! She kills Bobo with her hands. She wasn't angry in the Garden when Doc was trying to get her away from Eve which is why I think she didn't really kill Doc, just knocked him out. But move to Nicole being tied to the Mam Clanton because of the devil's deal made and it was going to probably end in Nicole's death, BIG BOOM! Margot Jean is Gone Girl! I know it impacted Waverly even more for a couple of reasons, one being that Waverly is the goodest good. So killing anything especially by her own hands just hurts her heart, even if it was to save her love. But also Margot is the first real person she's killed, not demon or monster. Although a strong argument could be made that Mam was definitely powerful and just a stone-cold bitch (poor Billy), and I think was always going to end up dying by the sword as it were, she was still only human. And that's going to haunt Waverly. Remember what I said about Waverly being the strongest one...just saying.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>I was thrown off by her not being sure why she did it. Her motivation seemed pretty clear to me, and I don't mean to be judge, jury, and executioner but it does seem that Mam AKA Margo AKA Margo Jean AKA Swamp Witch AKA THIS BITCH (that's what I said every time she came on screen) had it coming. I'm interested to see if there's more to Waverly's powers that we haven't heard about yet, but either way they seem to protect her when she needs it most, so I'm not mad about it.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><b style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Office – </b><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">HOOO BOY (not to be confused with YEAH BOI, which is completely different)! Waverly seemed fairly in control and was almost doing a favor to Bobo when she 'ended' him. And what she did to Doc... that you can almost pass off that she was under the thrall of the Garden and her 'destiny' and not entirely in control. But then couple not just her attack on Mam Clanton but with her utter confusion and seeming memory loss afterwards... I'm not sure what to make of her 'angel powers'. I'm not sure Waverly knows what to make of her 'angel powers'. But I have to say, I have always been bothered by what Julian said after he was revealed to be an angel. He beckoned Waverly to follow him. Waverly was concerned about Doc and asked, "Is he going to die?" Julian's response was, "Come, child, there's no time for petty humanity." Um, excuse me, but 'petty humanity'?!?!? Being an angel sounds like you should be a good guy, but maybe that isn't entirely true. And also, they have been dropping hints for THE ENTIRE SERIES, that Waverly has anger and dark corners that aren't yet explored. It seems entirely possible we're getting ready to explore them. And I has a scared about that. But I also has an excitement about that. I'm glad she'll have Wynonna and Nicole around to help her figure things out.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>5. Peacemaker finally decided that Wynonna was worthy after all, what was it that caused her to reveal herself to Wynonna? Was it the rousing speech or did Peacemaker recognize that perhaps she and the Earp heir still had work to do?</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Docstache – </b>I'm confused by Peacemaker. I think it's in tune with what is going on in Wynonna's mind. As we saw in 406, she has some dark stuff going on in her head and as I mentioned earlier, I think Peacemaker has a shady past with Wyatt so maybe it wanted to continue on down that path and can play on Wyn's issues to do so. Another thing I hope we learn more about in the back half of the season.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>I think Peacemaker was testing Wynonna. I think that she could feel the self-doubt that Wynonna has been struggling with since she lost the sword-gun at the staircase. I think it was Wynonna finally saying, and believing, that yeah, she is a hero and that heroes have to make tough decisions and that when they get knocked down they have to get back up again that finally convinced the gun to reveal herself. I think that Peacemaker knows that regardless of the fact that the Earp curse has been broken that they both still have work to do. And maybe she also decided that she had rested enough and it was time to get back in the game. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>I have already touched on this in question 1 about Rosita. Peacemaker was testing Wynonna. Wynonna's steadfastness in finding the Scorned Woman in the picture, securing a truce with Rosita, seeing the Reverend Mother for what she truly was, and professing her continued commitment to fighting evil in the GRT, Peacemaker showed herself. There is still much to do!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody – </b>Interesting that you seem to think Peacemaker has a say in her actions!?!?!? I started thinking about this a lot, and after a lot of back and forth with myself, came to the same conclusion. She and Wynonna are clearly connected. Maybe she senses that the garden's gate has been opened and isn't being guarded. He primary function is to protect the garden, or is it to protect those from the garden??? Either way, she has more work to do.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Laura – </b>Neither. I mean yes that speech Wynonna gave in the nunnery's weapons lair was awesome. Especially with the requiem playing and the whole nod to Star Wars. But I don't think Peacemaker is exactly on the up and up. I'm starting to think the whole orange and blue glowing has to do with the morality of the holder. Right now Wynonna is definitely skirting the edges of lack of morality so Peacemaker the sword came to Wynonna with bloodlust too, and naturally turned back into the gun. At the stairs when trying to defend the Garden and prevent Bulshar from letting what's out in...or was he just trying to get back in and stay with what was in there? Nevermind, different question/answer. Anyway, Peacemaker was a sword used for the defense of something good. Ergo, when the gun turns blue this is still Peacemaker's way of knowing that what it's about to do is for defense and trying to bring release versus orange. Orange is Peacemaker's way of saying "let’s just kill 'em all!" Yes, that is a Xena reference. 25 years baby, feels like two lifetimes ago! I think Peacemaker wanted to know where Wynonna's head was and then it was ready to head out and really do more damage. A morally charged weapon is normal, right?</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>I'm torn about Peacemaker now that Wyatt's character has been called into question. Maybe Peacemaker needed Wynonna to be ready to kill again, maybe it needed to recognize the Earp in her, or maybe it was just time. All I know is that the requiem being sung in the background while Wynonna made her speech made for a pretty badass scene in general. I'm definitely relieved that Peacemaker came back just in time to help Wynonna put down Mother So-Queerier and her possessed band of Sister Mary Lezzeruses. Although I do wish we had gotten a chance to see Melanie Scrofano wield a sword. For science. Or freedom.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office – </b>Peacemaker, oh Peacemaker. Let me start this by saying my heart skipped a beat when Peacemaker leapt into Wynonna's hand and transformed back into its gun state. Oh, how I had missed it. Peacemaker has always had a mind of its own and has made decisions we didn't always understand (for instance, it let Waverly shoot Rosita, but then shocked Waverly ensuring she would let go of it, not to mention it lights up different colors, ALSO not to mention it has FANTASTIC aim when it wants to – in episode 1 Wynonna couldn't even hit the "Welcome to Purgatory" sign with Peacemaker, but when she needed Peacemaker to save Waverly, she could hit the pully holding Waverly up perfectly enough to have it ricochet from that pully, off the spinning windmill, and then knock the gun out of Ramakar's hand. Peacemaker does what it wants and it's VERY skilled. I LOVE having Peacemaker back, LOVE IT. But, I have no idea what it's thinking, lol. PS I also LOVE that this show has an 'inanimate object' as an integral character in the show.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>6. It seems as though one of the themes of this season is redemption, and who is worthy of finding it. Doc, Rosita, and maybe Holt all seemed to want to try while Wynonna and Waverly are still traveling the path that all Earp heirs before them have walked. What do you think about that?</b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Docstache – </b>Well I think Haught has some redemption work to do as well. The fact that she was willing to sacrifice Doc to get Waverly & Wyn back deserves to be addressed.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">There seems to be this unspoken thing where the main, female characters seem to be able to make mistakes and it's all justifiable, and then Doc messes up (S3) and they treat him like public enemy #1. Additionally, he was vilified by many of the fans. It's a double standard that I don't agree with. They should all be allowed to make mistakes (because they're human), be held accountable, and then find redemption.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Like for instance, Waverly has these new powers and doesn't know her own strength. Doc became a vampire and didn't know his own strength and how he would feel. But he was quick to be dubbed a monster. Both Wynonna and Waverly first need to understand their powers, then learn how to live with them. But as I have said earlier, I think Peacemaker is shady, so this could pose a problem for Wynonna</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>I don't necessarily feel that Wynonna and Waverly aren't looking for redemption, I just think that they aren't in a position where they have the time to take a step back and really reflect on the paths they are traveling. Like Doc, Roisita has had over a century to think about her life choices. And Holt, well he has spent his lifetime under Margot's thumb and suffering all of her abuse, so maybe that is enough to give him perspective. They have all come to the point where they want to change for what they see as for the better. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">I think that when your everyday life is battling one demon or neer-do-well after another you have to live IN that moment. You can't simply hit pause and ask yourself "how will I feel about this decision five minutes, five months, or five years from now?" I do believe that the choices the Earp sisters make do haunt them. They do feel the weight on their shoulders and see how they affect those that they love. We have definitely seen that they haunt Wynonna. And I believe that we will see Waverly struggle with her decision to kill Margo and whether that was the "right" thing. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">Everyone finds perspective in their own time and as circumstance allows. And while Doc, Rosita, and Holt seemed to find theirs, the Earp sisters just aren't there yet. They don't have that luxury. I think for them the battle is to keep their family safe and not lose themselves in the process. Can Wynonna kill demons and still live a life that she believes would make Alice proud? Can Waverly walk along side of Nicole and not feel a crushing burden of guilt for choices that have already been made? I guess we will have to wait and see. I do believe that the Earp sisters will find peace, and a path to their own redemption someday. We just may never see it play out on our screens. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>Probably not a popular opinion, but I couldn't give a hoot about the theme of redemption. I do admit that I am delighted Rosita got the happy ending she deserved. Holt, not crazy about his being shot in the back, but he also got what he deserved. You cannot make me believe Holt was going to change. He was not a good person, contrary to what he wanted Doc to believe. Doc has definitely shifted from being hell bent on revenge in Season 1 until now. I am not saying that he doesn't deserve to feel his life has a renewed purpose, but I am questioning his timing. Wynonna, Waverly, and the Team do not need redemption! They are making the best of the hand they have been dealt and fighting like hell to keep each other safe! There is still much work to be done! </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody – </b>This is a lot to unpack. I think the WE writers like to mess with us, A LOT. I also think my fellow "Pitters" will have lots of thoughts and my brain is a little fried, so am going to sit this one out 😊</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Laura – </b>Is Waverly still walking that Earp heir path? I think Wynonna was spot on in the Garden when she told Waverly that it's time they live their own lives for themselves, no more curse shit to worry about. Sadly for Wynonna, I think that's easier said than done because she's tied so much of herself up into being the Earp heir and making that fight that even if there is a chance and not having to live by the blood, she's finding it hard to see where that line is now. Waverly however will always help her family and friends but she doesn't fully seem to be doing it because of some call of duty as the Earp heir. Mostly just to make sure her loved ones are safe and she's trying to move forward in those relationships. I mean she just proposed to the love of her life for crying out loud! And I did, did I mention that already? Openly crying at the proposal scene. But Wynonna's idea right now of movement still has her in the middle of the Earp heir and fighting demons crap. Perhaps Wynonna is once again lost and isn't sure where the way out is but also not sure that there is a way out. This 'job' gives her life purpose like she's never had before, why would she willingly give that up even if she could. And I too do not see the world in black & white which means I'm not sure that she can give it up. Plus who the hell else is going to do it and do it...I wanted to say right but seems more on brand to say just getting the shit done.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>To quote Nedley: "I have no fucking clue what's happening here". Every time I think I know what direction a character is going they surprise me. It's infuriating and 100% entertaining, and probably why we're all here. It does seem that Doc wanted to have a choice in how to handle his "revenants", and maybe he's pissed that Wynonna took that from him. To be fair, there were many times where his obsession with the Stone Witch interfered with Wynonna's ability to handle the actual Revenants, so it does seem that Wynonna wasn't far off when she said they are the same. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office – </b>Before I even go there, I need to talk about Wynonna shooting Holt in the back first. What. Was. That? Nicole Haught dying, being put in a frog, escaping the frog in a ball gown to put the beat down on a reaper – none of that was more shocking than Wynonna Earp shooting Holt in the back. It's a hard pill to swallow because it seems just so viscerally wrong. Not necessarily her shooting him, but shooting him after he'd lowered his gun and turned his back. But if I look at the sequence of events – she'd just been told it was the Clantons who wanted her baby, she'd just witnessed Nicole nearly dying at the hands of the Clantons, she thinks that the Clantons set fire to the homestead, a reaper was sent after her by the Clantons (and she said she could feel how much it hated her), Holt is threatening to shoot her babygirl when she shows up, Holt then declares himself the Clanton Heir (a word that clearly has meaning to Wynonna and comes with the same responsibility she has). She’s also tired of fighting but knows she can't afford to let her guard down. And I ask myself, would it have been any better if she had simply shot him in the chest right after Doc got him to lower his gun, or shot him in the chest when he still had his gun raised? I think so? But, why? If she was justified in dispatching him, then she's justified in dispatching him. Man, leave it to #WynonnaEarp to continually surprise us and go to so many different emotional places!!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">As for redemption – I do believe in redemption; there are so many things so many of these characters have done that it's easy to say, "Well, that's unforgiveable." But, again, as someone who believes words have meaning, is it really 'unforgiveable' – like it can never be forgiven and therefore there is no redemption from it? Probably not.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-size: 13px;">I think the first step to redemption, of course, is changing your behavior. Doc seems ready to do that, Wynonna, not so much. But, as they talked out on the porch, maybe Doc has the luxury of that choice. I know that on the porch Doc said, "You have a choice, Wynonna!" That is in stark contrast, however, to what he said in the first episode of the series: "Sometimes, life chooses for us." Whether they like it or not, they live in a demon infested town and bad guys keep coming for them. Does that mean shooting someone in the back to protect your family is a bad thing or a good thing or both because you have no choice? And if you have no choice, is redemption even needed? Again, leave it to #WynonnaEarp to continually surprise us and go to so many different emotional places!!</span></p><div><br /></div>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-11320486225554324572020-08-28T09:31:00.002-04:002023-04-02T10:42:36.513-04:00Round the Fire Pit: Season 4, Episode 5 of Wynonna Earp <p>Welcome to this week's 'Round the Fire Pit': a Round Table Discussion of Wynonna Earp! </p><p>We had a couple of regulars unable to participate this week. Thankfully, a fearless Earper joined us as a guest panelist!</p><p>This week around the table we have:</p><p>Earpnado (@earpnado)<br />Lynn (@lynn_rachels)<br />Office (@nedleysoffice)<br />Kayla (@ViewserAlert)<br />Lindsey (@xfbard)<br />Laura (@usuttontorwort) -- thanks for joining us this week, Laura!!!</p><p>IN ADDITION, we opened up one question (question #6 regarding your favorite reunion) to all Earpers. We've picked four answers to include that we really enjoyed! Thanks to all those that sent in answers for that! We hope to do it again this week.</p><p>So, without further ado...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZJB-k60VdEaYH8OCti_UG9sSkyfq07M4QqriSW-yfn07sSSljmMylCBLMeIphZD0HzQNQ771Tw3kymCRQGrQUhCDSg0lAjJAGXJ7wzfZQ04Q2IHJsNnmI8tMai0VO5b_uJ_INSAQ44bS/s2000/FirepitS4Ep5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZJB-k60VdEaYH8OCti_UG9sSkyfq07M4QqriSW-yfn07sSSljmMylCBLMeIphZD0HzQNQ771Tw3kymCRQGrQUhCDSg0lAjJAGXJ7wzfZQ04Q2IHJsNnmI8tMai0VO5b_uJ_INSAQ44bS/s640/FirepitS4Ep5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><p><b>1. Doc suddenly seems to be more of a peace-maker and less of a "shoot first, ask questions later" version of himself. What do you make of that? Do you agree with this new attitude? Do you think it will last?</b></p><p><b>Lindsey –</b> I think that Doc has realized that he has made some poor decisions throughout his much extended life. And these mistakes have often been plainly pointed out to him by those that he considered his friends/family. Perhaps he has decided that he doesn't want his future legacy to be one characterized by unnecessary violence. People change. And I think that deciding that maybe they should all start giving peace a chance is actually a pretty noble endeavor. Do I think it will last? No. This is Purgatory. They fight demons. He is going to have to make a choice. Choose peace and walk away from the Earps and their battles, or choose to fight and have a chance to be a part of the crazy family that he so obviously loves. I think he chooses to remain in the fight. </p><p><b>Lynn –</b> I will stress again that I am #TeamDoc and I think he realizes that the Team really doesn't have any way to defeat the Clanton's without Peacemaker. It is not that he isn't willing to fight, because he would fight to the death for his family, but Doc knows that his human friends are no match, at this point, for whatever dark magic the Clanton's possess. It is not a sign of weakness! I am not sure Wynonna is ever going to buy into it, but at least the Team is talking things over and sees the power in togetherness! </p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>I think Wynonna referred to this as everyone taking their Gandhi pills? Seems like everyone is trying to get Wynonna to take a breath and slow down instead of going straight to plan Z. I don't think it's just Doc, and I'm not sure we really know Doc's attitude. He's a hard vampire to read. Although he did say that he's a weapon and Wyatt said he was bound to him, so maybe instead of being a "peacemaker" he's actually Peacemaker. Like maybe the real Peacemakers were the sexy blue-eyed vampire gunslingers we met along the way (this is not a real theory, I just like wordplay and you said peace-maker so this is really your fault).</p><p><b>Kayla –</b> I don't think that Doc has ever been one to fight unprovoked, but it seems that seeing the way Wyatt described their days together that history has been rewritten to paint their side as heroes, and others as outlaws. I think that Doc had a similar revelation when he went to hell in the alt universe in season 2. Despite being on the side of "good," he still ended up hell bound. In the end, he went to the same place that the outlaws killed by Wyatt went, despite his intentions. I think he's grown from thinking "if I end up in hell anyway, what's the point?" to "how can I right my wrongs and stop this cycle from continuing." Who knows, maybe Doc's new found attitude to make peace will be the thing that breaks the Clantons from the curse of their own. I think it will last, and I definitely agree with how he reacted in the episode.</p><p><b>Office – </b>Doc, wow. It... there is so much going on with Doc this season and I really should be paying more attention to him. It was super fascinating to see him react to what Wyatt was saying, and having Doc say that Wyatt's version was untrue; it seemed harsh what Wyatt was saying, but we have seen nuggets of truth to it. But, much like with the Clantons, they would also say that both Doc's and Wyatt's versions are untrue – our memories change over time and our version of the truth (especially when it comes to ourselves) doesn't make it the actual truth. So, I don't know exactly what to make of what Wyatt said or of Doc's reaction to it. HOWEVER, I will keep going back to my favorite line ever from Doc Holliday. It was the first episode. At the time Wynonna wasn't super impressed with Wyatt, saying that he killed a bunch of people. Doc said, "Wyatt Earp wanted to be a farmer. ... Sometimes, life chooses for us." There was such reverence and sorrow in Doc's statement. Doc Holliday has been living with the Earp-Clanton-Holliday curse longer than most people still in the picture; I can understand him being a little tired of it and maybe just wanting to run off and be a farmer. But, ultimately, if the Earps need him to say and be a gunslinger, I fully believe that is what he will do. </p><p><b>Laura –</b> Like every character in this sh*tshow, I'd take Doc in a potato sack sucking on a lollipop if I had to. That being said, I like the growth of Doc's character especially coming off of what was the more selfish act with best of intentions when Doc became a vamp. Not sure it can last as long as he’s part of the Earp demon-fighting crew. None of these people are perfect but Doc really did come from a different time and he had to not only learn to grow out of that time, but into an adult with a child and loving relationships with his found family. Bring on the newly inspired Doc Holliday I say! </p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>2. Let's talk about The Nuns. What's up with them? What do you think they want with "The Woman Scorned" (who we now know is Rosita, or someone that looks like her)? And do you think that Wynonna will serve The Woman Scorned up to the Sisters or no?</b></p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>Ahh, the Nuns. Well, it seems like they definitely aren't holed up in the "Sanctuary of the Scorned Woman" simply to hone their choir skills under the direction of an incognito lounge singer with a heart of gold. So, that alone leads me to believe that they are up to a bit of no good. That and the fact that the "head Nun" seemed to be exceptionally judge-y of Wynonna. Tsk...not very charitable for a woman of the cloth. And why do they have an ENTIRE ROOM full of weapons which apparently includes a reluctant Peacemaker? Sketchy sketch... As for what they want with the Woman Scorned....yeah, that's a tough one. And it leads me to ask, why is Rosita THE woman scorned? I’m assuming it goes back to when she was killed by Wyatt over a century ago. I'm going to take a wild guess and say that those aren't really nuns at all, but yet another clan of demons that have now taken up residence in Purgatory. Perhaps they need a link to Wyatt’s curse (Rosita) to unleash some other form of hell upon the populace. I guess time will tell. </p><p>Look, Wynonna and Rosita’s relationship is troubled, we all know that, but does that mean she will simply hand her over to the nuns? I think her first impulse might be to do just that, but that ultimately Wynonna will protect her from whatever plans the Sinister Sisters have in mind. Perhaps we find out more about Rosita's story and in the process both the audience and Wynonna will conclude that despite their prior difficulties that she is worthy of redemption. </p><p><b>Lynn – </b>To be honest, I never in a million years would have had Nuns on my bingo card! As a product of a catholic school education from the dark ages, Nuns in full habit attire scary the crap out of me! Sister Agnes Joseph, my 6th grade teacher, was one of the meanest women I have ever met in my life. Oh, sorry! I digress! Back to the question...</p><p>The saying, "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" dates to 1697 by William Congreve. It implies that a scorned woman is more furious than anything that hell can devise. The Mother Superior welcomed Wynonna to the Sanctuary of Scorned Woman and explained that their mission was to release these women for the judgements they have placed on themselves. Maybe Rosita sought refuge there after she betrayed Wynonna at the end of Season 2. Rosita promised the Nuns that she would allow them to abstain her indiscretion if they would save her when the Earp curse was broken. Rosita was saved but reneged on the deal. The Nuns are furious and want her back to fulfill the promise and join their order. </p><p>I think Wynonna will choose to work with Rosita and Doc to trick the nuns, save Rosita, and Peacemaker will finally show herself as a result of Wynonna's selfless, forgiving act! </p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>I'm really invested in finding this answer out since I have that symbol they saw right before Wynonna was yeeted to the Nuns (Celtic sisters knot) tattooed in a pretty embarrassing place on my body. I'm hoping that doesn't mean I'm part of some weird religious demon nun cult, although they did appear to have a pretty badass arsenal of swords and armor, so I guess there are worse tattoo curses. I honestly don't know what they want with Rosita, unless maybe they're as obsessed with her coat as I am. </p><p><b>Kayla – </b>The last time we saw a creepy supernatural painting change on its own, a doll made WynDoc say horrible truths to each other, and tried to steal Doc's ring. Not a fan. I definitely don't trust the nuns yet, but I know that Wynonna will try anything she can to get Peacemaker back to stop the Clantons and save Nicole. But OMG ROSITA!!! I will take her back any day. The whole gang has made choices that have jeopardized each other (see: Nicole making a deal with the Earp's arch-nemesis to get Waverly back), and always have the chance to redeem themselves. I think Rosita deserves that chance too. And I think she didn't look terrible in that coat either. I think Doc's peaceful attitude will definitely (LOL I know nothing) come into play when it comes to handing Rosita over, and force Wynonna to make a choice between betraying Doc, and getting Peacemaker back. It's never going to be easy, is it?</p><p><b>Office – </b>So, The Sisters of The Ugly Paintings and Medieval Weapons was unexpectedly unexpected! First, the nuns totally gave me creepy, keep your beliefs out of my life please Karen vibe. But, then they were saying they were trying to save women from the judgements we place on ourselves. And, you know, it might be nice to have some water poured on my face and then no longer be so judgmental about myself? It seems like that would be cheating, but it would also be nice? But, ultimately they still give me the heebeejeebees. But, if they are most interested in women who judge themselves harshly, how interesting that it's Rosita they're interested in. What we know of Rosita is that she was at the wrong place at the wrong time and that's how she became a revenent. And, heck, if Nicole broke down and made a deal with the other side after 18 months, maybe Rosita making a deal with someone (and trying to steal the next Earp heir) after 160 years is understandable? This answer is all very stream of consciousness right now, but Wynonna I think has an amazing amount of forgiveness in her... but she did try to kill Wynonna’s CHILD. So... who the heck knows what will happen?!?!</p><p><b>Laura – </b>My best friend when I was a teenager went to Catholic school and my father was an altar boy, so what I know about nuns gels with what I saw in this ep and the teaser for part two. Also, there was this horror movie about a nun. Either way, I don't trust them. Eden wasn't all it's been discussed in books with that funky machine so these nuns are not exactly on the up and up either. And why would these weird nuns, that seem more like demons according to the teaser, have Peacemaker? Did the Clantons find Peacemaker and couldn't hold her so Mam hid it with the demon-nuns?</p><p>That being said, I love that Rosita is back and I'm hard pressed to say that Wynonna is going to serve her up on a platter. I think Wynonna and Rosita are going to have a truce of sorts but in the end, Rosita is going to sacrifice herself for the team. She has her own reasons for trying to make things right for the group but mostly Waverly. So maybe Rosita helps get Nicole back...</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>3. Peacemaker seems none too pleased with Wynonna (or is she)? What do you think is behind the sword-gun's reluctance to be reunited with the Earp Heir (if that's the case)? </b></p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>Maybe Peacemaker found herself a nice sentient battle axe to settle down with while Wynonna was gone and is just struggling with the decision of if she wants to go back to the demon hunting life? Eighteen months is a long time, and a sword-gun can get lonely....</p><p>Ok, in all seriousness, Peacemaker has been through a lot. She was a gun, then a sword, and then she disappeared when the Garden going got tough. Maybe Peacemaker is just tired. Tired of only being wanted because she is THE demon killing gun. I mean she didn't choose to be tied to the Earps for all time. Or perhaps she is trying to show Wynonna that she doesn't need a "special" gun to keep her family safe, that she is enough all on her own. Ultimately I do think that Wynonna will reunite with her beloved gun, but I think it will only be after she fully realizes that it isn't the gun that makes the woman, it's the heart of the woman that wields her. And then hopefully they will go on to make beautiful demon killing music together in 4B. </p><p><b>Lynn – </b>I don't believe Peacemaker is unpleased with Wynonna. I just think she is waiting on Wynonna to prove herself again. I think Peacemaker's reveal is tied to Rosita and how Wynonna chooses to handle the Scorned Woman situation. I believe that Peacemaker will reunite with Wynonna next episode and help the Team defeat the Clantons!</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>Peacemaker has never done Wynonna wrong, and I don't think she'll start now. As it should be with everyone's journey, she'll come out when she's ready ;)</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>Peacemaker is omniscient and that bitch don't do anything unless it's for good reason. I think it's one of two things. Either Peacemaker knows that Wynonna has some sort of mission to accomplish before they can be reunited, or something that happened in the garden is affecting their ability to connect. Wynonna now yields the flaming sword in the capacity of the champion, not as the Earp heir. Their relationship has changed, and her duty to use Peacemaker has changed. She no longer uses Peacemaker to put down revenants and send them to hell, but to protect the garden. Now with no guardians at their post, Eve who knows where, and Julian's ring stuck in the garden – what does that mean for the champion? I think it's going to come full circle somehow and I can't wait to see it!</p><p><b>Office – </b>I have to admit that I'm a happy that they're following up on the fact that Peacemaker does have a mind of its own. However, do we even believe the Sister when she said the gun was in that room? Maybe Peacemaker is being held captive somewhere and it needs to be rescued. Or maybe it's like Doc and is kind of over the whole living its life based on the past. So maybe it's just hiding in Nedley's luggage in the hopes that it can retire to a Hawaiian beach somewhere already. Or maybe it's feeling very judgmental about itself and wants the Sisters to wash it of that judgement (Wynnona did start referring to Peacemaker has 'she' I noticed). Regardless, as one of the more standoffish and finicky characters on the show, I do very much welcome Peacemaker's return whenever it happens.</p><p><b>Laura – </b>Well, if the demon-nunnery is where scorned women go and Peacemaker is there, is she feeling scorned? Couples counseling ahead for Wynonna and Peacemaker! Do we have a ship name for them yet? Wynmaker? Peacenonna? Wynopeace? I think the sword-gun thought the war was done for her. The big, bad evil was gone thanks to our champion and the garden had it's offering guardian. I'm sure Peacemaker was feeling like a nice rest was in order but then doesn’t realize that maybe there's more out there, and these Earps aren't going to rest on their laurels. There's still an Earp Heir and she needs to keep her family safe and Purgatory free of demons, puff-ball monsters, and BBD.</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>4. Speaking of none too pleased, Nicole seemed none too pleased with how Jeremy behaved when everyone else was in the Garden. What's your take on both Jeremy's behavior then and Nicole's reception of him now?</b></p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>I think Nicole has every right to be mad at Jeremy. And before anyone says "but he had to protect himself and Robin," yeah, I know, and I’ll get to that. Think about it first from Nicole's perspective. She's hurt (physically and emotionally) and Jeremy is the only one left who knows what she is going through and he ghosted her. Left her to fend for herself. And yeah, she is fully capable, but it still hurts knowing that there is one person out there who can help you and he is choosing to stay away. I'd be mad too. Obviously these two need to have a LONG, drawn out conversation, but there is no time for that right now so Nicole lashes out. Calling him out for what she sees as an abandonment. I think that until she knows all the whys that Nicole has valid reasons for being angry. And even when she does know the details, she feels the way she feels. And that's ok. It's all a matter of if they can get past it. And based on the ending of this episode I guess she has, at least a little bit. </p><p>Now Jeremy. Let's look at it from his perspective. As far as he knows everyone except Robin is gone. Either on the train to nowhere good, or vanished into the Garden. I get why he would send Robin to a safe place and then retreat back to BBD. It's the one place where he can keep an eye on the happenings in the GRT and still try to help his friends. And he's right, contacting Nicole while his communications were being monitored would have been super risky. And yet, I think that there must have been a way for him to at least communicate with Nicole. Not let her think that he was leaving her totally on her own to find the Earps and Doc, but maybe that's just me. At the end of the day they both had to do what they thought was best in their unique situations. And now they have to deal with the effects those decisions had on their relationship. </p><p><b>Lynn – </b>I think both the reactions of Nicole and Jeremy were valid. We know that Nicole managed to escape the train thanks to Kate, but we have no idea what Jeremy had to endure. I feel like his survival strategy was to immerse himself back in BBD to keep an eye on what was happening until Wynonna, Doc, and Waverly returned. I feel sure in his own sneaky way, Jeremy kept up with Nicole. Nicole, on the other hand, felt totally abandoned by Jeremy. She was struggling to keep the homestead safe! She could have really used the help or at least moral support. I understand her frustration and hurt, but after his explanation, she softens towards him. </p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>I kind of love petty af Nicole. She's sassy in a way we haven't seen from Nicole before. I swear the Wynonna writers started breaking every episode with "So what are we gonna make Kat do this week?". This week's challenge was apparently being petty and frog barfing. And as usual, she killed it. I do feel bad for Jeremy though, because he seems to genuinely have done everything he could to protect the people he loves during those 18 months. He's definitely hurt by Nicole's jabs, but he still didn't hesitate when she needed help immediately after giving him sh*t about disappearing on her. Although I guess technically he killed her at the end of the episode, so maybe there was some catharsis in that for him. Like maybe he had a moment where he didn't know if he could do it and then remembered one of her snarky comments and found the strength to keep her under the water. Side note – I'm not super loving the way he keeps saying "He's safe, that's all that matters" every time someone asks about Robin. Not ominous or weird at all.</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>I can't imagine what it felt like for Nicole to be on her own all those months, knowing that the one member of their team who was in the GRT with her just ghosted her. She probably thought of all the ways that they could team up to come up with a plan, just like they had so many times before, only to be ignored. Left un read. It's no wonder that she ended up so desperately begging Mam for help. Where else did she have to go? Who could she talk to? Her main support system was a 17 year old girl that she probably felt she needed to take care of and protect. I can completely see why Nicole would be pissed, and not so thrilled to deliver decorative balls to Jeremy's office. I can see it from Jeremy's side too – it was the same when Dolls worked for BBD. There were times when Dolls ghosted Wynonna or lied to her in order to protect her. Jeremy couldn't contact Nicole without risking her life, and he knew that she wouldn't give up, wouldn't stop fighting. Little does he know (probably due to the frog in her throat), that seems to be exactly what she did.</p><p><b>Office – </b>Okay, I really enjoyed how Varun & Kat played that perfectly. They didn't have a lot of scenes about it but you could feel the tension and emotions at play between Jeremy and Nicole (and poor Waverly in the middle, yet again being the glue that holds this family together). None of us really know what Jeremy actually went through; we have heard Jeremy being asked a lot about Robin and saying Robin is 'safe' and to 'leave him out of this'. So, if Jeremy was spending his time making sure to keep his boyfriend safe, just as we know Nicole would have spent time making sure her girlfriend was safe, then, well, that seems reasonable? Also, what struck me the most, and again because it resonated so much with what we are all living through right now in the time of Covid, was when he said they were all doing what they could to survive. In short, I absolutely wish that Nicole had had Jeremy during those 18 months, and I think her reactions to him now seem justified, but I suspect his actions at the time were also justified.</p><p><b>Laura – </b>It's been nearly 19 months since everyone was gone and we're not sure how long since Nicole heard from Jeremy. So to lose everyone she loves and was trying to protect, get Jeremy back but then lose touch with him again, plus all the other crap she dealt with...I'd be a little pissed off too. Nicole had every right to get snippy and snotty with Jeremy. We're all entitled to get a bit snippy with people when you're locked down at your house for months and months. Jeremy wasn't wrong though. He was trying to survive too and keep things moving as best he could into Purgatory. Maybe sending a carrier pigeon to Nicole would have helped. That being said, they're still family and really stronger than blood. So when she needed help and someone she could trust with hexes outside of Waverly, who else would Nicole turn to but Jeremy. Get the frustrations out and then let's stop this froggin' nonsense!</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>5. Puking up live frogs vs. puking up Mictian. We know Nicole was willing to kiss Waverly after the latter. Should Waverly be willing to kiss Nicole after the former? Which is worse? Show your work.</b></p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>One time demon puke vs. MULTIPLE frog pukes, PLUS tequila frog puke. There is a BIG difference there, IMO. First, once Mictian was gone Nicole knew that Waverly was done puking. That's not the case with Nicole. She is still actively voiding frogs at extremely close intervals. Secondly, if the purpose of the hex is drive a wedge between them all who knows if once she started puking that any more personal interaction with Waverly wouldn't cause MORE puking? Too risky, so I'm gonna say no kissing. Baby girl you do you, hold her hair back, tell her you are there for her, but do not kiss her until she is de-frogged and has brushed her teeth. </p><p><b>Lynn – </b>Waverly will be more than willing to kiss Nicole after puking up frogs. I don't think it is a contest for the worst possession or hex, but the fact that #WayHaught is endgame. They will always take the good with the bad and love each other regardless!</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>Both seem to be pretty gooey. They were apart for 18 months though, and Waverly just had to watch Nicole die, so I would imagine she'd kiss her even if she was an actual sh*t-eater. Also I don't know if you've seen either of them, but they’re pretty decent looking. </p><p><b>Kayla – </b>You're telling me that Nicole didn't burst into Shorty's, demanding tequila, just so that she could kiss Waverly? The NERVE of you people! I think part of the problem may also be that when you propose to someone like, 3 times, and they don't ever give you a straight answer... that might affect things in the kissing department. But NOT in the stairs department. In fact, all floorboard departments are safe in this scenario. Anyway, what was the question?</p><p><b>Office – </b>Who came up with this questions, wtf?!?! Oh yeah, I did. Sorry. So, let's see, Mictian is an evil entity that appears to be an oil-like substance but definitely had a worm body after Waverly puked him up. That sounds like something really horrific to puke up. When Nicole was all kissy kissy after that, I knew it must be true love. Now frogs. At least they're small and not oil? Also, they're innocent (we think?) and not evil. So, I'm going to say that puking up Mictian was worse and that, yes, Waverly should be willing to kiss Nicole after she puked up frogs. And my college lit teachers who made me write so many 'compare and contrast' essays must be so proud of how those skills they taught me culminated in this answer.</p><p><b>Laura – </b>This is such a ribbitting question, truly a croak of brilliance. In a word, yes. True love doesn't care if you've spit out an oily eel-demon or frogs. There will be kisses and hugs, hopefully a wedding this season, because Wayhaught is endgame. For now, we just have to get through Nicole's death, find Peacemaker, figure out why Rosita is the only revenant still around, and basically save the world...again. I'm sure all of this will happen during Holy War Part 2 so that the back half of the season will be nothing but Backstreet Boys and Spice Girls karaoke.</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>6. We've had so many reunion scenes between almost all of the characters. Any that stand out to you as a favorite? Any you're still waiting for?</b></p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>Obviously the WayHaught reunion is pretty high up there on my "favorite" scale, even before they made it into the homestead and onto the stairs. I just love seeing the two of them together, and in love. It makes my normally stoic heart happy. </p><p>I also really loved the Wynaught reunion at Shorty's. These two women have come SO far since they first met and forged the most unlikely bond. They have gone from hurling accusations at each other to fighting side by side to save their little family. Yeah, they may hit and curse at each other along the way, but isn't that what family is? Wynaught forever!</p><p>The reunion that I am most looking forward to that hasn’t happened yet...I'm not sure if this really counts as a reunion, but I really want to see Nicole and Nedley talk. Like really talk. I think Nicole needs him to tell her that she didn't let anyone down and that she is still the person they all need her to be. He may be the only person that she believes. </p><p><b>Lynn – </b>I am a huge #WyNaught fan, so the reunion before the garden with the right hook was priceless! The reunion hug in Shorty's was heartwarming and made me tear up! But, my favorite scene, even though it's really not a reunion, was the conversation between Wynonna and Nicole on the porch after the frog barf on the boots. It was so touching and showed their friendship has evolved to BFF status for sure! I am still waiting on the Wynonna/Mercedes reunion in the present! </p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>It's not necessarily my favorite, but I thought the "reunion" between Doc and Wyatt was pretty clever. Doc's face when he was first looking at him was almost amorous, but by the end he definitely seemed to be conflicted about Wyatt. It's not often that you get to see a century old friendship suddenly have a new twist. This show never stops surprising me, which is one of my favorite things about it. That and how many times they say f*ck. And the poop jokes and puns.</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>I think I more than covered my reaction to my favorite reunion in week 2 of Round the Firepit, but honorable mentions go to Jeremy and Wynonna's reunion. That whole scene was perfect. The way she went in for him and he guided her through the conversation until she understood she needed to follow his lead, and explain how she'd definitely never killed any demons. The way she needed to answer to Agent Arp. So SO good. In terms of one I'm waiting for, I've been wanting to see Mama Earp come back since the season 3 finale. She's just been out there for like 2 years "looking" for Julian? Don't you think someone in the thralls of a passionate love affair with an angel might be able to help shed some light on WTF is going on? Her reaction to the curse being broken, to Julian's death, to Waverly taking on his role. I would like to see it all. And I'd like to hear what kind of frog puns she comes loaded with.</p><p><b>Office – </b>The reunions have been so SO gratifying this season, each has been unique and appropriate to the characters. I think what I've been struck by the most is that, generally, they are all just throwing themselves into each other's arms -- that is there first and most instinctual reaction. So many hugs of relief and reconnection and each one has brought a tear to my eye. When they wrote all these scenes we hadn't even heard of Covid, but in the time of Covid, seeing these people that love each other just embrace each other over and over, well, it would have been emotional anyway, but now especially it just makes me feel a lot of things, okay?!?! If I had to pick just one, though, I think the full body impact of the WayHaught reunion on the front porch with their tears and their 'are you real?' simply won't be topped in my mind, but I did also love the desperation of the broTP hug between Wynonna/Nicole after their return from the Garden – it was so full of both gut-wrenching and beautiful emotion. Of course, having Nicole give Nedley the cold shoulder hurt the most and it was only partially alleviated by Nicole asking Nedley to kill her later (lol). </p><p><b>Laura – </b>Do I lose any cred if I don't say the Wayhaught reunion in ep 402? For many reasons, and yes that one is the number one reason, it would be that reunion. There are two relationships on this show that anchor it, Earp Sisters and Wayhaught. The Wayhaught reunion was the balm to my soul. It was everything I never thought we'd get and definitely what we needed after two years away. The happiness in Waverly’s smile and eyes when she first sees Nicole, then Nicole who is clearly tired but when she sees Waverly it's her whole world come back to her. Also the way Kat and Dom played the reunion scene in totality was so subtle and precise. </p><p>My next reunion would be Wynaught during the Chili Cook Off (FOR FREEDOM!). Nicole's finally getting her family back and while she's got a ways to go we can see in her face that it's healing her bit by bit. Wynonna's never had a best friend and she clearly loves Nicole so seeing her alive, standing and clearly holding down the fort in a ass-backward Purgatory is the best hug I've ever not been apart. </p><p>I'm waiting for a great Earp Sister moment, not necessarily a reunion. But the garden reunion was short and they need one of their fireside chats where they share all the good and bad with each other. The love and connection these two have is really the glue that keeps the found family rolling so we need to make sure they get their time as well. I know it'll happen, just me over here being a patient Earper.</p><p><b>PDubs </b>(@Peacewind13) <b>– </b>I mean... I think nearly everyone will pick the reunion for Wayhaught in 402... but I really enjoyed WynDoc's reunion. They have absolute soft moments every so often and I adore every second of them. Anyone who knows me knows how damn soft I can be. Gimme all the fluff! A close (very close) second would be Wynaught hugging at the cook off. What a long way those two have come. I feel like the tail end of 307 was the beginning of them really truly getting along, almost like sisters. Adorable psychos. They just needed Monique to push them along. Given how Holy War Part 1 ended... I'm bracing (craving is more like it) for another WayHaught reunion. That one will be set to combust with emotion. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. All I know is it will make me feel things. That is what I’m here for! SLAY ME, ANDRAS!</p><p><b>Bri </b>(@bri_loves_earp) <b>– </b>I'd have to say, overall, that my favorite reunion was Wynaught's 2nd reunion, although Wayhaught's reunion is a very close second place. I'm not exactly sure why, but there's something about that hug that destroyed me. Maybe it was just the brilliant way it was portrayed, how Nicole held Wynonna in the hug as if she was afraid to let go, and how that gave a bit of insight into what Nicole may have been thinking in those 18 months. Not to mention the little banter they had immediately after reuniting with one another and how the reunion itself was at a chili cookoff (for freedom) for Wynonna to save her own life. There was so much pain in Nicole's voice and the scene itself was able to portray so much emotion with roughly 2 or 3 lines of dialogue. All in all, I just think that the scene was so well written, directed and acted in a way to keep the continuity of Nicole and Wynonna's relationship while being able to demonstrate the idea that Nicole has been through a lot while the trio was in the garden and give justice to those emotions even in the midst of something as ridiculous as the Randy Nedley Memorial Chili Cook-Off (FOR FREEDOM!).</p><p><b>Sydney </b>(@sydthekid41319) <b>– </b>I think my favorite reunion was probably Wynonna and Jeremy. I love that you can see how far their friendship has come, especially since season 3 when Wynonna was trying to kick Jeremy out but now they're always hugging and joking around. It's absolutely adorable and sweet because you can see the character development from both of them!</p><p><b>Earper Lovester </b>(@EarperLovster) <b>– </b>I am for sure waiting impatiently for the Wynonna / peacemaker reunion. And I'll be brief, whatever form peacemaker will take, pistol, sword or bagpipe, I will be SO excited to see what Wynonna learned during all this time without her, and how this has changed her perspective now that they are reunited! Game changer upcoming! </p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>7) This is a choose your own adventure question. You can answer all the parts, just one, or as many as you'd like. 1) Any guesses as to what Nicole's actual deal with Margot was - what it was she agreed to when she said she'd do 'anything.' 2) Any guesses as to what Amon's history with the Clanton's is? 3) Any guesses as to whether Sheriff Holt is actually a decent guy? 4) Any guesses if Wynonna and Doc will actually have some alone time soon?</b></p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>1) I think she agreed to give up or kill Wynonna or Doc (I lean more toward Wynonna). I think the intent was that Nicole be used to destroy the Earps from the inside. Agreeing to this deal would mean she gives up any future with Waverly, but I think desperate people do desperate things and that in order to bring Waverly home safely she might just agree to it. Knowing that she would at least get to see her love one last time. </p><p>2) I’m not convinced that he actually has any history with them. I think that Amon just wants power. And the Clantons stand in the way of that. So assisting Wynonna to take them out benefits him in the moment. And then he can turn his attention to other "problems" like Wynonna the demon killer. </p><p>3) Maybe he was at one point, but the moment he allowed his family to make dubious choices for him he lost himself. He got what he wanted, to be Sheriff, and it doesn't seem to matter to him that he's only in that position because his family put him there. Can he be redeemed? Time will tell. Will he fight against Margot? Will he let Nicole take her rightful place as Sheriff? I guess we have to wait and see. </p><p>4) Magic 8 ball says "not until 4B." Next week seems too fraught for WynDoc sexy time. </p><p><b>Lynn – </b>1) My guess is that Nicole agreed to kill Doc Holliday. She had the most severe reaction to him driving up to the homestead when she was talking to Wynonna. I honestly don't think Nicole would have promised to do anything to Waverly or Wynonna! What Nicole didn't take into account, is that Margot always planned to double-cross her and kill them all! </p><p>2) I have no idea about Amon yet? Except I do not trust him at all! </p><p>3) I think Sheriff Holt is caught between a rock and a hard place and has no choice but to follow whatever Margot has for him to do. We can only hope that when the time comes, Sheriff Holt chooses to do what is right, over what he is ordered to do?!</p><p>4) Wynonna and Doc will get some alone time together after the Clantons are taken care of!</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>I hope Wynonna and Doc get some alone time soon. This show is blue ballin the hell out of those two, and while the tension is delicious I'm afraid one of them will actually explode. No really, this show has blown people up before (#RIPLucado). At this point I think they'd settle for alone time on Cleo's couch in the BBD office. I do love that Wayhaught was like yeah moving guys take what you want, leave the couch. Those two never met a couch they didn't want to *insert Wynonna’s gay lady sex hand gestures here* on. Now let's get WynDoc some quality time on their furniture item of choice.</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>I'm going to keep this short and sweet. 1. This keeps me up at night. It must be something REAL BAD, because Waverly wouldn't say, "Knowing you, how bad could it be?" for nothing. I'm thinking she offered to sacrifice herself or one on their team. 2. Ever since the weird red-eye things, I've thought Amon was Eve. What if we see Amon's face again in the show, but somewhere completely out of place for him to be, revealing the Glory Hole Amon was actually Eve all along? Why Eve would want Wynonna to get Peacemaker, I'm not sure. Maybe Eve knows what happens if the Clantons get a hold of Peacemaker and put down the Earp heir? 3. I think Holt is a decent guy, and is having the same internal conflict that Doc is having. That scene between them in the demon bar was really powerful, and I think is dropping hints to us. I think Holt and Doc teaming up will be what keeps the Clantons and Earps from literally killing each other. 4. DEAR GOD I HOPE SO, I CAN'T TAKE MUCH MORE OF THIS. Did you SEE what Wynonna wore to sleep in Doc's bed (the barn bed will always be Doc's, can't change my mind). How he called her "EVERYTHING?" Those two need to get down before the world ends, or before Amon comes in to sweep one (or both!) of them off their feet.</p><p><b>Office – </b>I'm going to go with 1) to start with. I have to say that I was a little proud because in last week's Fire Pit discussions I said that if we're going to throw around a term like 'anything' (in regards to what Nicole would do to keep Waverly safe), then we'd better be ready to back it up. Well, Mam seems to have come up with something pretty devious that Nicole has agreed to. No idea exactly what it is, of course, but my current thinking is leaning towards driving a wedge between Waverly & Wynonna. If Nicole kills Doc, Wynonna will probably not like that but perhaps Waverly would stick by Nicole, thus driving a wedge between Wynonna & Waverly. If it's found that Nicole even said she would sacrifice Wynonna for Waverly, again, Wynonna would probably not take too kindly to that, and, it's not clear where Waverly would come down on that issue, again, driving a wedge between the sisters. As Mam said, it's not just about killing the Earps, it's about having them destroy each other. So Nicole being the instrument that tears that family apart would be... let's go with 'angsty' As for 2) No idea, but Amon's voice is AMAZING. For 3) again no idea, but I do think Holt is more trustworthy than Cleo (which, granted, is not saying much). For 4) Well, I will say that Wynonna seems to be going to bed every night dressed for the possibility.</p><p><b>Laura –</b> I loved the Choose Your Own Adventures books when I was a kid! I mean what's better than being able to go in 40 different directions in a story and it still only being ten pages long to read. Hopefully I don't ramble on for ten pages but I make no promises. 1) I've gone back and forth on this thought. What could Nicole possibly agree to that even promising would cause Nicole to think Waverly wouldn't want to be with her anymore. The one thing I keep coming back to is that it has something to do with Peacemaker. Perhaps Nicole promised to give Peacemaker to Margot whenever it's found and that's another reason why Nicole was upset when Waverly tried to talk about finding it. </p><p>2) Amon strikes me as the type to know a lot about all evil things so knowing about the Clantons doesn't seem odd to me. He's like the Continental for monsters and demons, all who go to the Glory Hole are safe and known by Amon without repercussion unless they do something on the grounds. Also if you haven't seen any of the John Wick movies none of this will make any sense. I did have someone tell me they think Amon is Eve but I'm wondering if Eve is connected with the demon nuns instead. Did you see that face the one had in the teaser for 406? It looked exactly like Eve's when Waverly was getting upset with her in the garden.</p><p>3) I think Holt isn't necessarily decent but caught between a rock and crazy mama. Kind of like Wynonna and Waverly cursed to carry on the legacy their ancestors laid out for them. However, he certainly isn't a good guy so I'm still out on what he'll mean for the story. He and Cleo both are characters that you tend to feel sorry for and hope they come to their senses by fighting against their Mam instead of doing the evil she wants them to continue. But since I know Nicole makes a better Sheriff, his ass still needs to go!</p><p>4) Dear god I hope so! The teasing and tension between those two is getting to be a LOT. Plus don't they deserve some happiness? I think they've both grown so much too that they're finally coming to a place where they'll be good for each other in the long haul. They both bring their own strength and weakness to the party now and aside from having Alice to take care of, they also definitely love each other. They just need to get out of their own way and make it officially official.</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>8) What question didn't we ask that we should have and what is the answer to that question?</b></p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>I have SO MANY giant angsty questions that have giant, angsty, feelings-fueled responses, but I'm not going to do that to myself this week. I'm going to keep all of my feelings bottled up (cuz that is TOTALLY healthy) and only ruminate about them in the privacy of my thoughts. No promises for next week. So I am going to go with:</p><p>Q: Did Puffball Monster Nedley eat Calamity Jane? <br />A: Gosh, I hope not, but maybe.....probably....hopefully not.</p><p><b>Lynn – </b>I could not think of a question that I could answer, so I just decided to throw this out there...Do we now have two Reapers or was Ike dissolved when Billy was changed? Heck, I have no idea!</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>I don’t know what the question is, but the answer is Wynonna in the barn with the lingerie. </p><p><b>Kayla – </b>TW: Drowning scene. I want to know what's going to happen with that CLIFF HANGER! The heartbreak and devastation on Waverly's face, even while dragging a piece of a footboard around attached to a pink fuzzy handcuff, was too much for me to take. Nicole knowing that her choice would devastate Waverly, but knowing that she had to do it anyway. She had to make things right so that she can SAY YES ALREADY DAMN IT. </p><p><b>Office – </b>Question: "So, the preview for next week called Waverly Earp 'Waverly Gibson' in the newspaper article. This is the second time we have seen her referred to as Waverly Gibson this season (the first being on the book in the Garden). The only other time we've seen her referred to as Waverly Gibson is in a universe where Wynonna didn't exist. What do you make of that?”</p><p>Answer: I know, right?!?! Maybe Waverly chose the book for 'Waverly Gibson' because that gives her a history of herself if she wasn't in any way associated with the Earps. Is she a Clanton? Is she a Holliday? Is she a muthah effing Gibson and they are total badasses, too?!?! I DON'T KNOW! BUT I AM INTRIGUED! ALSO WAVERLY EARP IS THE EARPIEST EARP THAT EVER EARPED!! (thank you for letting me get that off my chest).</p><p>AND ANOTHER ONE! Question: "Were you surprised that it's Waverly tying up Nicole and not vice versa?"</p><p>Answer: I object to the notion that it's not vice versa. I mean, it could be vice versa, too! But as for the revelation that Waverly ties up Nicole, I was a wee surprised, admittedly, but pleasantly so. Good for them, and I can’t wait for the fanfic! (thank you for letting me get that off my chest, too).</p><p><b>Laura – </b>A question that wasn't asked is if you had to face 100 frog sized Nicoles or 1 regular sized Nicole, when do we get to have Nicole back? The answer is before the end of the mid-season. I have always and will always continue riding this bus. My trust in Emily and the writing team is steadfast so while I know there's this drama and angst it's all for furthering the story. Nicole's story this year has been tops and I love that Kat is being able to showcase her ability. She's a great actress and this is such an above and beyond year for her as Nicole that I'm psyched to see where they take it next. But seriously, go for the frog sized Nicoles. The regular Nicole packs a hell of a bunch. Just ask Wynonna!</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-82531062923402046852020-08-21T13:38:00.006-04:002020-08-21T15:07:28.514-04:00Round The Fire Pit: Season 4, Episode 4 of Wynonna Earp<p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span face="" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif;">Welcome to this week's 'Round the Fire Pit: a Round Table Discussion of Wynonna Earp! </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We cannot thank our participants enough for their continued support: </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Earpnado (@earpnado)</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Docstache (@HollidaysStache)</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Lynn (@lynn_rachels)</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Office (@nedleysoffice)</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Jody (@TheGoodJody) </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Kayla (@ViewserAlert)</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Lindsey (@xfbard)</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We've been asking for a lot of predictions but seeing as we're terrible at that, we went with a lot of feelings this week, heh, and our participants are yelling at us more. I'm okay with that. We hope you enjoy reading through what our panelists thought of Episode 4 "Afraid". Like last week, when Lynn and I had the same answer for one question, these week it's Kayla and I syncing up on one question -- as I said before, that's friendship! :)</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">So, without further ado...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPCB6mLIOV1Xd-eQyQPuh0FtxlRXmgWACglUvS19Z7HbehU7iLIF-_A7b4VGz-qI9nucmbpeP70a5jv1495dKG4matOkLF78AEU9zPJIdLgSsAvQHMiHHUJosOgnTPJ565zEWReq9CZph8/s2048/Afraid.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPCB6mLIOV1Xd-eQyQPuh0FtxlRXmgWACglUvS19Z7HbehU7iLIF-_A7b4VGz-qI9nucmbpeP70a5jv1495dKG4matOkLF78AEU9zPJIdLgSsAvQHMiHHUJosOgnTPJ565zEWReq9CZph8/s640/Afraid.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><b><br /></b><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>1. Not directly related to this episode, but
just something we've been wondering about: We have all been affected by the
COVID pandemic. We've been social
distancing and some of us have been isolated for just about five months now and
under increased stress. Do you think
that this effects the way that you view Wynonna Earp? How so?</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p><b>Lynn – </b>That I think is a definite yes! I kinda knew, long ago, when Kat mentioned that she would like to see a “Dark” Nicole, that angst was on the way. Now that the season is here, we have watched four episodes and the angst for Nicole keeps building and building, I find myself less open to it all. Don’t get me wrong, Kat is knocking it out of the ballpark each week. Melanie continues to give acting lessons on how to use facial expressions and comedic timing to tell a story. But, after five months of real-life craziness, sadness, loneliness, anger and frustration, I selfishly want my Wynonna Earp heroes to fight the “Big Bads” together with none of these emotions attached. As much TV as I watch, I know angst is all part of a good story, but my happily-ever-after gene has kicked in and just wants it all to be okay now! I trust Emily and the writers! I already love this season a lot! The storytelling is incredible! It will all be okay! </p><p><b>Kayla – </b>I mean, did Wynonna once use a pool table pocket as a stirrup? OF COURSE! I am a firm believer in the idea that sometimes having something to look forward to can be more affective (yes, affective, stay with me people), than the actual thing you’re looking forward to. Luckily for Earpers, each week’s episode is even better than the tantalizing 6 days in between (remember that one time we waited TWO YEARS – HOW). Especially when life feels so monotonous, and the things we read in the news seem more outrage than the last, having something GOOD and FUN and that feels like FAMILY is everything. I watched this week’s episodes with Earpers for the first time (after we had quarantined, of course – Hi R&R) and WHAT A FEELING! Nothing beats sharing what you love with people you love. And even though it feels like the world is ending, I mean every word.</p><p><b>Office – </b>Oh, this is a hard question and my answer changes every day. I think, ultimately, that watching the show reminds me of how many amazing experiences I have had and how many friends I have made and all the things we’ve done together. Because of this show I have these people in my life to fall back on now during these tough and isolating times – I have these memories of absolute joyous and raucous cons where there was lots of hugging and can’t-even-catch-your-breath-laughing and yelling and singing (badly) and these memories of get togethers of Jenga and Wynonna Earp Jeopardy and passing around a plastic potato that would literally shock you if you were holding it at the wrong time to the point of it really not being fun, but it was fun, so much fun (but okay, seriously, Aussies have TERRIFYING party games! LOLOL). I have these fantastic memories of all these times of being with friends and found family. So, watching now, in the era of Covid, reminds me of these times and reminds me that we WILL have these times again. So, for this and for so so many other reasons I cannot begin to articulate, watching #WynonnaEarp right now reminds me to be hopeful. And that is such a powerful and needed emotion right now for me. Hopeful.</p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>For me personally, yes, it definitely colors the way I view and absorb Wynonna Earp. As the months of this pandemic have gone on I have found myself less able, and willing, to watch programs that that don’t bring me immediate happiness. That means that instead of binging a bunch of new shows while I have been at home, with the exception of “The Making of Frozen II,” I have fallen back on old favorites. They are familiar and easy for me to consume. I can watch them and not have to think too hard. Wynonna Earp is the only new show that I am watching. </p><p>After the emotional investment I put into the FFW there was no way that I wasn’t watching the new episodes the moment they hit the air, but I definitely feel that I view them differently. I find that my ability to compartmentalize my positive and….less positive…emotions diminishes the longer I am stuck at home. For me that means that my angst-o-meter is running on overdrive. It’s all angst. ALL. THE. TIME. Like any Earper, I have my favorite character(s) and I have feelings about the choices that are made about and for them. I find that I am feeling those feelings much more strongly and I have to work harder to temper my initial, gut-punch reactions. Sometimes I am successful, sometimes not. </p><p>I have always looked to Wynonna Earp to provide a distraction from the world around me. And now more than ever I just want to watch the shows I love and have them provide a break from the dumpster fire that is EVERYTHING 2020. And when Wynonna Earp causes me to FEEL more than I want to it is taking more effort not to overreact and to show the patience to let the storylines play out. That’s tough on a good day (year) let alone when I am fighting with emotions that are bubbling more closely to the surface than normal due to an elevated level of everyday stress. Look, I love this show and I love all the good that it has brought to my life. And I am not going to let outside troubles interfere with that, but I would be a fool to say that I view it through the same lens that I did during the previous seasons. Wynonna Earp is still an hour each week that I am allowed to forget about everything that I have no control over and just enjoy the wild ride. It hasn’t changed, but I have. And that is ok. </p><p>Sorry if this got a bit...jumbled. It’ has been a tough week and I’m just trying to hold it all together. </p><p><b>Docstache – </b>The show has been a beacon of hope for me. Something to look forward to. Between brain surgery, chemo, having covid, and having no business for 5 months, shit has taken its toll on me. The show has so much strength in it. That strength manifests itself in so many ways and onto the Earpers. It’s like an unspoken empowerment. Also, Tim is really hot so that helps too.</p><p><b>Jody – </b>Increased stress is an understatement! The world is crazy right now, and I can’t even hug most of my loved ones to feel better. I need more fun and silliness, and kindness and love and warmth and all the good things that this show and this fandom provide, now more than ever. Also, we won. We fought, and we actually won. I know this isn’t part of the question, but this show and our fight has changed me (and has changed the way I watch). In 2016, I lost hope and a little faith in humanity. Meeting Earpers, fighting and winning, being part of a group of people that believe in love and kindness and inclusivity - all these things restored me. And I will forever be changed.</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>It affects how I watch everything – when people are all in a room together on TV I’m like WHERE’S YOUR MASK ARE Y’ALL JUST BREATHING ON EACH OTHER LIKE IT’s 2019…but honestly I’m kind of glad COVID doesn’t exist in the Wynonna world. It’s nice to escape from all of this bullshit for an hour. Ya know, by watching a totally chill show where nothing bad ever happens hahahahahaaa</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>2. So Doc isn’t the only one making deals with the devil, so to speak. What are your feelings about Nicole’s little evil pennies in a jar with Margot (Mam)?</b></p><p><b>Lynn – </b>Well, (that is a deep subject too) Waverly did a very similar thing when Nicole was bitten by the Widow Mercedes. She jumped the gun because she had to find a way to save Nicole. Now, we have lonely, frantic, OCD Nicole, who finds herself without her family for 18 months, and sees no other way to get them back. We have yet to find out exactly what the deal is with Margot(Mam), but we all know it’s not good! There are always consequences to our actions, good or bad. Desperate times means desperate measures! I have faith that her family will make it all right again. In Nicole’s own words, “Your mistakes do not define you”! Remember that sweet Sheriff when all hell breaks loose this week!</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>Were they pennies? I DON’T KNOW. It looked like some kind of bones with potentially locks of Nicole’s hair, which then proceeded with the least sexy rendition of Lord of the Flies known to man? Either way, I am SCARED. Nicole seems to think that Mam had nothing to do with getting Waverly and Doc out of the garden, but why did a little “C” appear above the door that lit up for them, allowing them to make their escape? What scares me even more is that Mam played along in front of Waverly, acting as if she’d never met Nicole. Which can only mean she’s playing a long game, which NOPE leave Nicole alone pls! Also, why would Mam want Doc and Waverly and Wynonna out of the garden? And how would she even have the ability to help get them out? I think we’re about to see what a family curse can REALLY look like… again, SCARED.</p><p><b>Office – </b>I think there are more questions unanswered about this than are answered and as such, I’m reserving judgement and, also, I’m so here for this ride: 1) When did she make this deal? (1 month in? 12 months in? 18 months in? 18 months three weeks and three days in?) 2) What *is* the deal? (I have feelings it involves giving up Wynonna – Nicole did say when she gave the Creepy Jar of Creepy Things back to Mam that ‘Waverly and Doc’ made it back on their own, not that ‘Waverly, Doc, and Wynonna’ had made it back on their own. That makes me think she made a deal to get Waverly & Doc back in return for Wynonna not returning or something like that.) 3) How did Nicole even come into contact with Mam? (The only person connecting her with Mam (that she would trust) is Rachel from what we know so far. Just sayin’.) 4) Is this (a deal with Mam) something that Nicole would even consider ever doing in the first place? (Well, to that I say ‘yes’. I mean, how many of us have said and believed that Nicole would do *anything* to keep Waverly safe? And as someone who believes words have meaning, if we’re going to toss around words like ‘anything’, we’d better be ready to back that up, otherwise we become a Meatball song. (I’m so sorry for that reference (no, I’m not))). Also, I’m sorry for ending that answer with three close parentheses (again, no, I’m not).</p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>Oh I definitely have a lot of FEELINGS about this. I have been told that I shouldn’t project my feelings and speculated about things that haven’t happened yet, so I am going to try and keep my train of thought on what we currently know about Nicole and her situation. </p><p>Before I talk about whatever deal she seems to have made, let’s think about what we know about Nicole from three seasons worth of content. Nicole is strong. She is confident. She is loyal. She is smart and capable. And aside from that little mishap with Waverly’s DNA results we have never seen her to be anything but a woman with a strong moral compass and who stays true to who she is. I get that a year and a half without Waverly and just trying to survive New Purgatory would have been hell for her. Searching for her girlfriend and her friends while at the same time trying to keep the homestead safe has obviously left her with some emotional scars. It appears as though at some point during that time Nicole came into contact with the Clantons and that she presumably learned something about their beef with the Earps. And while she may not know what their end-game intent is she would have had some inking that nothing good could come of any association with them. And yet, that is what appears to have happened. </p><p>Now we don’t know what exactly Nicole agreed to provide to Ma’am in exchange for helping Waverly and Doc get out of the garden, but based on what happened when Nicole refused to pay up and that mason jar was opened I think I am justified in thinking that it wasn’t totally above board. I’m going to make a tiny prediction here and theorize that Nicole was supposed to give up Wynonna in exchange for getting Waverly back. And now...well now she finds that she doesn’t really want to hurt her BFF. Here’s the rub. You can’t make deals with demons and expect that nothing bad is going to happen. And Nicole KNOWS this. So I am supposed to set aside everything I know about Nicole and just accept that miss-pleat-in-her-pants was so desperate that she was willing to take that chance and completely compromise who she is in the process? Would Nicole really do something so COMPLETELY out of character? I guess we’ll find out. I just know that having a character make decisions that are so drastically opposite from who they are is not really my jam. Remember that response about trying to stay patient and let things play out? Well, this one is REALLY testing me. </p><p><b>Docstache – </b>I thought they were bees! And who the hell knows. I’m sure it’s some sort of curse or hex placed on her where she will go all cuckoo for cocoa puffs. Also, Tim brought up on After Buzz how no one seemed to notice that when Doc & Haught first saw each other after getting back from the garden, she wouldn’t hug him. What’s THAT all about?! Ive also noticed a lot of split-second moments where she seems off this season. Something is lurking. There’s a Haught storm a’brewin!</p><p><b>Jody – </b>Poor Nicole! She is NOT having a good year. Although she did just have amazing, mind blowing stair-sex, so maybe her year isn’t that bad after all. Sooooo, back to the question – first, was it pennies? It looked more like leaves (from trees, that maybe Bulshar or an evil entity controls???). Regardless of what it was, I think Nicole lost everyone she loved and was willing to do anything because she had nothing to lose. Or so she thought. I have a feeling her deal had something to do with the fact that the Clantons hate the Earps (stating the obvious). I am very scared for her, but I think ultimately, they will figure a way out of her deal with the devil because although the Clantons have a feud with the Earps, Waverly is not an EARP. I think this will somehow factor into it, but how it does I have no idea. I never have any idea with this show.</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>Mam’s Lil Jar O’Fun™ makes Doc’s side job boosting booze from stagecoaches seem like child’s play. I have no idea what is living in Nicole now, but I guess technically it’s her turn to be possessed. I said last week that the whole Eve!Nicole thing meant she got a free pass from being possessed, but I guess Eve was just Eve and never actually possessed real Nicole. Nicole is always jealous when the Earps get to do fun shit without her – now she’ll know what it’s like to have an evil entity inside of her a la Mictian in S2. If she starts collecting forks and shit maybe we panic.</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><div><b>3. A lot is being made about Wynonna not having Peacemaker. Where do you think the gun-sword is and do you think that Wynonna will get it back? Or perhaps more importantly, do you think she ‘needs” it back?</b></div><p><b>Lynn – </b>In Christian lore, when Adam and Eve were removed from the Garden, God placed a flaming sword to guard the path to the Tree of Life. In Wynonna Earp lore, when Bulshar, the snake, came down to Earth, Juan Carlo and Julian followed him. It was decided that a champion must be chosen. The Angels gave the flaming sword in the shape of a gun, Peacemaker, to that champion, Wyatt Earp. </p><p>When Wynonna, Wyatt’s heir, completed the task and defeated Bulshar, the Flaming sword vanished. Personally, I feel, the inner strength, determination, stubbornness and bravery needed to fight the evils of Purgatory are already in Wynonna, in fact in all of them. But, as Jeremy pointed out, a lot of bad stuff came into Purgatory. This bad stuff must go back to hell! Maybe Wynonna needs the sword to do that, maybe not? It all goes back to the Garden, the ring and the book doesn’t it?!</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>I think that Wynonna has already shown that she doesn’t need it back to be the chosen one (I mean, did you SEE the way Ike looked at her? Hello!). She’s willing to risk it all for everyone she loves no matter what, and with or without that gun there is no way in revenant hell that she is letting anything happen to her team. Everyone is still referring to her as the “Earp heir” which is interesting, but I wonder if in context of the season that means something very different now. Perhaps, the heir to receiving revenge from the Clanton clan?</p><p><b>Office – </b>“Peacemaker is just a gun! Waverly is Waverly!!” That is, Peacemaker is and always will be, and rightfully so, a secondary concern to Wynonna. But then again, I feel like Peacemaker is actually a part of the team. Peacemaker is… kind of sentient? I mean, it lights up different colors, it can be a bit of an a-hole (like when it didn’t fire for Wynonna in the biker bar after Willa came back), and it can also be really awesome (like when it *did* fire for Waverly when she shot Rosita). Peacemaker has been part of the Earp curse (and maybe been around even longer than that) since the start… I don’t think Wynonna *needs* Peacemaker, but for me, on a personal level, I hope she finds Peacemaker and it becomes part of the team again. Also, imagine the amount of speculation we could do if it does show up again and glows yet ANOTHER color!!!!!</p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>Oh Peacemaker, the flaming blue gun-sword. Where oh where did you go? So I haven’t thought A LOT about this, but I have given it a bit of space to rattle around in my brain. So here is my theory. After Bulshar was slain and Waverly was vine dragged into the garden Peacemaker could have disappeared for one of two reasons 1) the Earp curse was broken and Wynonna didn’t “need” it to slay revenants anymore OR 2) Peacemaker the sword disappeared because Waverly the “guardian” was in the Garden and she needed it there. Now, we never SAW Peacemaker in the Garden, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t there. After all, there were many more doors leading out of the control center chamber than we got explore. Perhaps Peacemaker is in there somewhere, just waiting for Waverly, or her Champion to retrieve it again. So, what happened when Waverly left the garden? Good question. </p><p>I think that maybe Peacemaker fell back into Purgatory through a portal and landed near where the stairs used to be, back in gun form. However, unlike Wynonna, it landed in “real time” and at some point during the 18 months, 3 weeks, and 4 days that Wynonna was gone someone else found it and now has it in their possession. My guess is that the Clantons DO have it. And that they will use it against Wynonna at some point during their upcoming clash. Perhaps even arming a possessed Nicole hoping that she will use it against her BFF in the ultimate act of revenge and betrayal. Now, wouldn’t that be… dramatic. I do believe that ultimately Team Earp will prevail over the Clantons and that Wynonna will retake possession of Peacemaker. Does she NEED it though? No, Wynonna doesn’t NEED Peacemaker, she is enough all on her own, but if it makes her feel like she has her mojo back I’m all for her having it back on her hip.</p><p><b>Docstache – </b>Well whatever form it’s in, it’s magical. So magical things tend to disappear and reappear, right? Yes, I think she’ll get it back. The show isn’t the show without it. I love how there’s this story arc of the reuniting of Wynonna & an inanimate object. It’s almost like Peacemaker is her one, true soulmate...DESPITE ME THINKING & WANTING IT TO BE DOC! I think Wynonna THINKS she needs it back. Like she bases a lot of her internal strength on that gun. She doesn’t realize how strong she truly is. But on the surface, yeah she needs it for all the big bads to get dead.</p><p><b>Jody – </b>As I just said, I have no freaking idea. Yes, she needs it back because something magical will be needed to kill Eve, who is definitely going to make a reappearance.</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>I don’t think she needs it, but I think she’ll find it somehow. This show is all about connection, curses, and now Clantons. Peacemaker is a big part of the legend, and now that we’re getting deeper into the Earp legend, I have to think it will make a triumphant return. I hope Wynonna finds it soon, because listening to her scream when the Reaper was coming for her was not fun. This show should be called “I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream It’s In The Script A Lot” and they’re all terrifyingly good at it. Peacemaker would’ve been handy on the killing floor too. Also our show has a killing floor now so that’s probably fine. </p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><div><b>4. Go google the Clantons. Now, name one fact about them that you find super interesting or that you’re sure will somehow relate to the show (Even though you know nothing we think will be right).</b></div><p><b>Lynn – </b>We have a heck-of-a-lot of good “Waverly” researchers out there! I have read several lengthy threads about the Clantons, Claibornes and Haughts. So, to find something new to share would almost be impossible. So, I just concentrated on something I felt was interesting. Ike Clanton, the Reaper, threatened the Earps on several occasions leading up to the gunfight at the OK Corral. Then, being the coward that he was, ran away from the fight and was unharmed. Billy and Ike had two other brothers, John and Phin. They also had two sisters, Mary Elsie and Ester Ann. It is interesting that Mary Elsie had 5 children and Ester Ann had 10 children. Clantons running all over the place. Since Margot(Mam) says she is the heir, then in my mind she must be Mary Elsie, the oldest of the sisters. Not sure how the writers are going to weave this historical web, but I love that once again the real Old West meets Wynonna Earp!</p><p><b>Kayla –</b> I found this really interesting article from 1995 from the Associated Press, which highlights that descendants of the famous Clanton’s from the OK Corral are looking to tell the “other side” of what happened that day. According to them, the Clanton’s were unarmed, and attacked at the direction of Vigil Earp (with Wyatt and Doc in tow). They claim that history has been exaggerated in order to keep the story, and the name of the town alive. To make matters worse, when Virgil, Wyatt, and Morgan Earp (along with Doc Holliday) were arrested for the murder of one of the Clanton’s, they were let off by a judge who was related to the Earps. With this backstory in mind, I’d be PISSED too. But who would have been the one to curse the Clanton’s?</p><p><b>Office – </b>As someone who is in to ancestry and genealogy, I googled to see if I could find any living relatives of the Clantons and what they might be up to these days. What I found was that in 1995 and 2000 they had reunions of the descendants of “Old Man” Clanton. The articles are fantastic and generally about a family trying to clear the names of the Clantons (or at least make them not out to be complete bad guys… or at least no worse than the Earps themselves). This is my favorite quote from the article about the 1995 reunion: “I want people to know the other side of the story,” said Terry Clanton, 37, an actor from Whittier, Calif. “Hollywood spends millions and millions of dollars and they keep getting the story wrong. . . .The gunfight at the OK Corral was a murder cover-up conspiracy. That’s what it comes down to.” I don’t have an opinion on what actually happened way back when, but I do find it super interesting that in real life, that family is dealing with a kind of ‘curse’ still, which, you know, sounds relevant. The article(s), which I highly recommend reading, are here: 1995: https://apnews.com/d31a7b84ccad47cfa13e0c451ca77920 2000: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2000-10-26-0010250736-story.html</p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>Ok, this is SUPER ridiculous, but as I was reading about Ike Clanton I found out that during an episode of Star Trek (the original series) Captain Kirk played Ike as part of an alien illusion test. During the episode Scotty played the role of Billy Clanton and the pair were forced to prepare to face the Earps during the battle at the OK Corral. So, can we have William Shatner reprise his role as Ike Clanton on Wynonna Earp? On a more relevant note, during my reading I found it interesting that the Clantons operated a cattle ranch, but that they never actually registered a brand which was required by law. So, that “C” brand that Waverly found....nope....never “officially” existed. </p><p><b>Docstache – </b>Why are you making me google shit?! According to Terry Clanton, a relative of the Clantons, and Joyce Aros, an author and historian, Doc Holliday was actually the catalyst behind the gunfight at the OK Corral & not Ike Clanton. So, Holliday may have been involved in the famous botched robbery of the Benson stagecoach. Doc was drunk & caused a lot of bloodshed that night. Ike Clanton was aware of this, & it’s why Doc came back to Tombstone. He knew Ike Clanton might bust him out. So the night before the O.K. Corral gunfight, Doc threatened Ike Clanton with his gun. If Doc’s gun had been taken, as is done if found w gun in city limits, and put in jail, the O.K. Corral fight would have never happened.</p><p>So my theory is the Clantons will have a personal vendetta with Doc that has nothing to do with the Earps. The vendetta probably stems from the fact that Doc Holliday is so hot & they are just jealous. Cause who wouldn’t be. plus Doc is perfect & DOESNT DO ANYTHING WRONG!</p><p><b>Jody – </b>Ike survived and is now shackled in the backyard as a reaper. Who did he make his deal with to be able to become a reaper and enact revenge on the Earps?</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>Ummmm I signed up for Round the Firepit not AP Weird High School History...lucky for you I’m a nerd so I’ll do it, but I’m gonna drink while I do it so take the rest of this with a grain of salt. And a lime. And a shot of tequila. I looked up Ike Clanton since that’s who they said the Reaper is (I think? I know nothing). Seems he actually testified in real life that Wyatt Earp cursed him, so that feels relevant. Either that or Earpers have taken over Ike’s Wikipedia page and wrote that fact in, which honestly I would respect on a level I can’t even explain. The wiki page didn’t say anything about him being a ghastly creature who drools a lot, so who knows, might not even be the same guy. I do know that I think we were supposed to be afraid of the Reaper, but Mam makes the Reaper look like a Care Bear so maybe I should’ve googled her to see if she was real. But now I’m drunk and don’t wanna.</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>5. This week saw the return of the Black Badge Division, although not quite how we remember it. What do you make of the “kinder, gentler BBD?”</b></p><p><b>Lynn –</b> Forgive me if I am less than trusting of government! Just because the “exterior look” and lower management has changed, doesn’t mean that the interior heart of the organization has changed. As Naomi puts it, “And if you think I’m afraid of demons, just wait until you meet Upper Management”! The best I can do, is maintain a wait and see attitude and leave my options open for BBD. Not in a very trusting mood these days! </p><p><b>Kayla – </b>Personally, I love it. I mean, did you SEE those state of the art floors, windows, couches, AND bathrooms? I also want to know who the bosses are, though. Is it still super scary guy who killed Eliza and made them sign blood contracts? Because if BBD employees are more afraid of their bosses than literal DEMONS, I think we’re in for something wild. Also, quick shout out to the scene where Wynonna sees Jeremy for the first time, and she lets him guide her through the conversation. The hug, the cute knowing looks, the subsequent “love ya JerBear” - I AM SOFT.</p><p><b>Office – </b>I fully admit that so many things I watch these days I see through a lens of the current political climate in the U.S. And watching Agent Haicha I couldn’t help but think that while complete incompetence / being in way over your head (the new Black Badge) is less terrifying and, frankly, more forgivable than generally competent but evil (the old Black Badge), both situations, when in positions of power, are not really that tolerable. But overall, I think I like Black Badge run by fishery agents who feel guilty about serving bad fish more than I like it run by people who would just as soon make a huge crater out of your town and make you sign things in blood. But also… BBD is purposefully trapping humans and demons inside a closed space just so they can observe and watch what happens, so are they really that incompetent or are they just acting that way? On the third hand, I trust Jeremy and he seems to think they’re all okay. Basically, I have a lot of thoughts and feelings and few of them are entirely coherent yet.</p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>Think that this version of BBD is really interesting. It has seemingly gone from a shadow agency with overly hostile feelings about demons and the Earps to a high-budget public outfit staffed by seemingly in-over-their-heads staff. I think that this bright, shiny, happy exterior is just a front. And that Jeremy knows it and is kind of afraid of what will happen to them if they fail and demons leave the GRT. I also think it’s possible that Deputy Assistant Director Naomi Hycha isn’t who she seems and is putting on a very good act. Please, no one cares THAT much about Perch. In a very X-Files esque twist I think that maybe the “real” BBD higher ups are secreted away in a basement (or derelict warehouse) somewhere just keeping an eye on things. Waiting for the right moment to re-emerge and go back to their hard ass, town crater making ways. </p><p><b>Docstache – </b>I think it’s all rouse. I think BBD was and always will be shady as fuck. I mean they legit stole their acronym from Bel Biv Devoe. ??That division is poi-sonnnnn...never trust a black badge and a frown....that division is poi-sonnnnnn??</p><p><b>Jody – </b>BBD looks a lot like Men in Black. I think they have $ and resources but not a clue. Also, what happened to the old BBD and Art from Orphan Black???</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>You mean the government people in charge who are completely incompetent and unqualified yet seem to think they’re really good at it? I live in America, so I can’t possibly imagine what that feels like. Also I’d like to know what this writing room has against guards because every chance they get they decapitate them. Like when I see a guard on this show now I’m like welp, say bye bye to your head ya poor bastard. </p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><b>6. “All I have is my people.” Wynonna was determined to get everyone back together; and this was the first scene we really had of all of them back in the homestead. How did it feel to see them allllll back together?</b></p><p><b>Lynn – </b>Lordy, lordy, we have all been waiting for the gang to be back together for over 18 months ourselves! Once I see them all in a room, including Nedley and Jeremy, the wait will be over! I do admit that seeing most of them sitting there talking, sharing and strategizing, was a sight for sore eyes! It’s time to kick butt, take names, and take Purgatory back! Power in numbers, power in shared vision, power in found family! </p><p><b>Kayla – </b>The fact that SHE was the one who called out that they were missing Jeremy really got to me. I love how she has grown to accept him as part of the team, and to love him. Seeing them all sitting around the Homestead, brainstorming and sharing what kind of whackadoodle nonsense occurred during their day, just feels peak Earp to me. Can we also scream about how Nicole and Waverly are such protective moms, and wanted to go chase Rachel out the door, but cool-aunt-Wynonna swept in and told them to let her go. Where did Rachel go? Did anyone else pick up on the sketchy way Nicole told everyone to stay the hell away from the Clantons? DID THEY EVER HAVE TACOS FOR DINNER? </p><p><b>Office – </b>When that scene started, I just LOVED seeing them all together under one roof, gathered around not just the proverbial kitchen table but the ACTUAL kitchen table. But I still ached for the one person who was missing: Jeremy. So, for me it was fantastic that what they discussed when they were all finally together in the Homestead was how to go get their nerd back. This is the found family that they cobbled together and that we all fell in love with and fought so hard for. What can I say other than I loved seeing them all together, I loved it. They were home. We were home. Also, I wonder if the pen drawer full of knives has some actual pens in it again thanks to Waverly’s abandoned PowerPoint presentation?</p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>Honestly, I think by this point in the episode my sole focus was on the feeling of impending Nicole doom. I mean, did you SEE the almost panic on her face and the steel set of her jaw?!</p><p>I will admit it WAS great to have them all around the kitchen table though. Scheming about what they are going to do about the Clantons felt very much like the band was back together (well 75% of the band anyway) and that just maybe they will find a way out of this mess. I won’t rest easy though until Jeremy and Nedley are back in the fold. </p><p><b>Docstache –</b> Peachy-weachy with all the warm fuzzies. Look, I just want to see WynDoc BACK-BACK together. Like would they could they in a truck? Would they could they while Wynonna’s stuck? I do not like this WynDoc tease, I do not like it, EMILY PLEASEEEEEE!</p><p><b>Jody – </b>Why are there so many questions about my feelings???? I was smiling through the whole scene, but also, WTF is going to happen???</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>Any time our posse of dipshits is together I’m happy. That happiness was of course immediately tempered by seeing the Clantons all together at their homestead doing their weird little pre-dinner ritual. “Never forget and never forgive” doesn’t slap quite as hard as kumbaya, but to each his own I guess. I do think that a lot of important stuff is happening in kitchens though.</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><div><b>7. You’re making a Powerpoint about how awesome your favorite character is. The first slide is <your favorite character name> is awesome, here’s why…” What’s on the second slide?</b></div><p><b>Lynn – </b>This is really a hard choice for me! I would want to do a Powerpoint for Wynonna, Waverly, Doc, Nicole, Jeremy, and Nedley! But since I must choose just one, I will go with Wynonna! My first slide would be, “Wynonna Earp is awesome, she’s everything a Superhero should be! She is fearless, smart, strong, brave, loving, head-strong, and “A Crazy Chick With A Gun!) My second slide would be a picture of Wynonna with Peacemaker with that beautiful grin on her face! </p><p><b>Kayla – </b>Unfair to make us choose just ONE, so here are the 2 things that popped into my head immediately after reading this question:</p><p>“Because beauty and brains are not mutually exclusive” with photos of Waverly being a cute, and also photos of her research wall. </p><p>“HAVE YOU SEEN HER” with photos of cop!Nicole, sheriff!Nicole, toque!Nicole, girlfriend!Nicole, bun!Nicole, bonusblanket!Nicole, etc. etc.</p><p><b>Office – </b></p><p>• He’s, like, the most mysterious and famous serial killer ever, what’s not to love!?!<br />• He didn’t actually KILL Nicole, he just had her left her on the side of the road to die, not the same!<br />• He SHEERED OFF THE END OF DOC’S GUN WITH HIS HELLFIRE FINGERNAILS, who else can say they did that?!?!?<br />• His “Oh, I wish I could stay,” just before Wynonna shot him in the head and he was sucked down into hell will forever haunt me and also delight me</p><p>Signed, a forever Jack of Knives stan</p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>The second slide is absolutely a picture of Nicole, back in her PSD 3rd Season uniform, complete with the white Stetson. She is seated back at her Sheriff’s Office desk. She is leaning back with her hands folded and her feet up on the corner of the desk. Nedley’s stuffed Bass is still on the wall behind her. And underneath is the following:</p><p> “My name is Nicole Haught, and I AM the Sheriff.*” </p><p>Kudos to you if you get the movie reference. :) </p><p><b>Docstache – </b>Doc Holliday in a tank top that has “I Love Docstache” on it, slightly out of breath, hat off, locks of hair hanging, with that slight smirk that curls up his stache and makes those dimples pop as he twirls his gun into his holster, and in that sexy af growl says “My heart is no longer burdened by an Earp for I have seen my future and it lies within the state of Iowa and her name is Docstache.” p.s. I have never done a power point, but thanks for the question. That image is now permanently seared into my brain.</p><p><b>Jody – </b>I actually don’t have a favorite character – I kinda love them all. My powerpoint would be all about the writers and how amazing they are for making me laugh, smile, and feel all the feelings.</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>This question is mean because I LOVE PowerPoint but I refuse to choose a favorite character. So my PowerPoint is about how mean you are for asking this question, and every slide is just the word WHY in different fonts. My wipes are killer though, so you’ll watch the whole thing.</p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><div><b>8. What question should we have asked but didn’t and what is the answer?</b></div><p><b>Lynn – </b>I posed this question after the second episode, “How was Doc able to kick Eve out of the Garden?” I may not have the correct answer, but after watching Episode 4, I at least have a wrong theory. Just like in Episode 4 when Billy pulled the tooth to save Rachel and immediately called off the Reaper, I think a similar thing happened with Eve. At the moment when Waverly said, “Help me!” to Wynonna, Eve’s hold was broken, and on earth, Nicole was making her initial deal, which opened the portal at that exact moment for Eve to be kicked through. Then later, after Nicole seals the deal, the “C” door opened to direct Wynonna, Doc, and Waverly back home to the new Purgatory. I will say again that I feel Waverly is the key to ending the Clanton’s reign of terror and for that matter with Eve. I think she must go back to the garden, get the ring (Which was Julian’s ring), rely on the book, and maybe even retrieve the sword?! When Nicole was cut by Bulshar’s minions in Episode 3x12 and was saved by Julian, he said, “There will be a price to pay”. Both Wynonna and Doc echoed, “There always is”! The question I have been pondering is: Wouldn’t Nicole be part angel in that Julian used everything he had to save her? I guess I’m hoping that my eternal “glass half full” beliefs that Nicole’s unwavering love of Waverly, her inner strength and with some of Julian’s mojo still in her, she will be able to bust through the darkness ahead and break the spell?!</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>What are your thoughts on kitchen floors? Tablecloths? <br />EXCELLENT question, and how relevant. The kitchen is where one retreats to seek privacy with their not-quite-official fiancé. Tablecloths are the new duvet, and kitchen floorboards are the new stairs. What else is there to say? Oh, and Rachel is the new Wynonna-interruptus!</p><p><b>Office – </b>question(s):</p><p>• Melanie Scrofano’s face, yay/nay? Answer: double plus yay.<br />• Amon’s sexy voice, yay/nay? Answer: yay.<br />• The markings on Billy’s face after he pulled his tooth being similar to the markings on Eve’s face when she, well, was Eve, yay/nay? Answer: I’m going to go with a tentative and curious yay.<br />• Kitchen floor shenanigans, yay/nay? Answer: plus yay.<br />• Waverly pulling the sheet over her head after being caught in kitchen floor shenanigans, yay/nay? Answer: double plus yay.<br />• The reaper showing up in my dreams, yay/nay? Answer: so much nay.<br />• Purgatory fire department calendar, yay/nay? Answer: happy Easter to me.<br />• Doc being all stagecoach robbing then calling Wynonna ‘my love’, yay/nay? Answer: plus yay.<br />• Mam is hoarding white Stetsons to taunt us, yay/nay? Answer: Such a bitch, yay.<br />• Still not knowing what book Waverly chose, yay/nay? Answer: 60 parts yay, 10 parts nay, 30 parts why are you like this, Emily Andras?!?!?<br />• Going on with these questions for infinity, yay/nay? Answer: yay, but now I need pasta and sleep so I must end it here.</p><p><b>Lindsey – </b>Oh boy....I’m going to keep it short this week. </p><p>How are we going to fix this Nicole situation? </p><p>The answer....I have no idea, but I am scared for the future state of my heart. </p><p><b>Docstache – </b>I really like where Nicole Haught is going this season. She has always been this cop/sheriff by day and Waverly’s true love by night. Not that many layers to her. Waverly has an identity beyond Nicole. She has her angel stuff, she has a more prominent role in everyone’s lives. Nicole did not. I’ve really enjoyed seeing Nicole become her own person and I think that despite the fact that Earpers will probably want to murder me for saying this, those 18 months away from Waverly did her some good. I find Haught way more interesting and it’s nice seeing her be more than someone’s girlfriend. We are just starting to peel back her layers and I really hope it continues. p.s. just one more reason we need a season five and also i still want a flashback of a teenage nicole standing out behind the church smoking a cigarette.</p><p><b>Jody –</b> </p><p>• Does anyone think Amon looks a little like a young Bulshar? He kinda sounds like him as well...food for thought.</p><p>• Also, WTF is going on?</p><p>• Also, seriously, WTF?</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>How the actual fuck did Doc manage to resist Wynonna handcuffed to a case of booze in the back of a truck? It’s like, all of his favorite things in one place. I love our sexy gay aunts so much and hope they keep disrespecting the privacy of the kitchen and the stairs and floor and the wall, but damnnnn it’s time for WynDoc to push the red button. Maybe they can find a place WayHaught hasn’t been to, perhaps the roof or like...a bed *wink emoji punch emoji pants emoji potato emoji* #GentlePervs #61</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-74518606338536484522020-08-14T07:55:00.000-04:002020-08-14T07:56:24.158-04:00Round The Fire Pit: Season 4 Episode 3 of Wynonna Earp<p><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Welcome to our third (how is it third already??!) 'Round the Fire Pit: a Round Table Discussion of Wynonna Earp! </span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">We cannot thank our participants enough for their continued support: </p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Earpnado (@earpnado)</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Docstache (@HollidaysStache) -- unfortunately unable to participate this week due to being without power for FOUR DAYS!</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Lynn (@lynn_rachels)</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Office (@nedleysoffice)</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Jody (@TheGoodJody) </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Kayla (@ViewserAlert)</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Lindsey (@xfbard)</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Last week was some serious themes and emotional moments, this week was a bit lighter, but also with some pretty emotional moments. And, honestly, that Lynn and I came up with the same answer for one of these questions, is why we're friends, I guess, LOL</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">So, without further ado...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-l1rnybbWzwjAE9pn4Ysdu9oPUpWIIHND1Xn0NlJdhU_2G4M40crWVpED8QiHkylmw-5Fw5Ukp07De_wroX3aRIoEwlfc7Opel0-AzTim3g7_oCD_mfZU5q6g1zLQh90VySX0T9UEVt8d/s2048/LookAtThemBeansFirePit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-l1rnybbWzwjAE9pn4Ysdu9oPUpWIIHND1Xn0NlJdhU_2G4M40crWVpED8QiHkylmw-5Fw5Ukp07De_wroX3aRIoEwlfc7Opel0-AzTim3g7_oCD_mfZU5q6g1zLQh90VySX0T9UEVt8d/s640/LookAtThemBeansFirePit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>1. A friend of yours who doesn’t watch Earp asks what this week’s episode is about. What do you tell them?</b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>The same thing I always tell them about every episode, “It is a zany, crazy, wonderfully off-the-wall show about found family, demon hunting, and good vs. evil! You never know what you are going to experience each week!” This week I would have to add that there was a chili cook-off for freedom, a troll, kombucha, a super soaker, a t-shirt gun, a lasso and a naked Nedley. No attempt at explaining the plot. Heck, I am still digesting all the twists and turns myself?!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>Kombucha and the Vagina Curtains. (BAND NAME CALLED IT)</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>That it was a timely lesson about how home brewed mold juice really can save the world. Mmmm... microbes. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Kayla – </b>What a breeze. So, basically Wyatt Earp’s demon killing magical gun toting great-great-granddaughter, Wynonna Earp, is falsely accused of killing the former town Sheriff, just because he was last seen with her and she’s been away in the Garden of Eden for like, 18 months, 3 weeks and 4 days. But she totally didn’t do it because she left him in the good hands of someone who was a slutty nurse for Halloween once. All she’s gotta do is cook some bangin’ chili (FOR FREEDOM) to snag that get out of jail free card. With the help of Wynonna’s literal angel of a sister, her sister’s stair lovin’ fiancé, and immortal Doc Holliday baby daddy, she manages to escape the giant yeti monster that she was released to (which after a good kombucha soaking, turned out to be just the former sheriff). Totally easy to follow, right?</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office – </b>Okay, so, hear me out: the main character, Wynonna Earp, was arrested for the murder of the former sheriff. Then there was a chili cookoff for freedom, the former sheriff had actually been turned into a puff monster who had roamed the woods for 18 months maybe eating people, not sure, and they used a super soaker to make him human again and it was the best scene ever. There was also some kissing and some angst and Doc Holliday, yes that Doc Holliday, made a deal with a demon at a club called The Glory Hole. Trust me: watch the show.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms, trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody – </b>This week’s episode is a feel-good, laugh-out-loud episode about a crazy group of misfits who will do anything it takes to support each other. This includes a group of friends shooting/lasso’ing your woolly friend with holy water (or just plain water, not sure), because he has become a host body for demon puffer monster things that prey upon your townsfolk, while Wynonna is hog-tied watching in a state of fear but also pride . Also, it included some of the best 1-liners ever, and an even better logo for a chili cook off FOR FREEDOM. I could tell you more but I am really late in getting this done and Office will kill me if I don’t send this in soon! [Office note: LOL, yes, I am a brutal enforcer of schedule!! ;) ]</span></span></p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>2. This episode had a lot of callbacks and cracks, both visual and verbal. Which was your favorite and why?</b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>The callback I liked the most was the glass holding cell. From the amazing interaction between Doc and the Widow Mercedes, the musical interaction between Robin and Bobo, and now Wynonna and Casey. It was a creative and entertaining way for all of us to get a little back story on what was going on in Purgatory. Exceptionally good banter and humor in that cell!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>Waverly’s glasses. And THE BOX. Only good things come from the box. Every second of the chili cook off was fun, although the President Seitan joke hit a little too close to home (for Americans) SHELLEY.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>How can I NOT say the Chili Cook Off (for Freedom)?! Both Nedley and Wynonna have mentioned the 2005 event in past seasons. That event must have been epic. And with Nedley missing I feel like it was a fitting (and whackadoodle) tribute to the presumed dead former Sheriff. From the moderately obscene t-shirt/banner designs to Chrissy’s attempted heart-felt tribute to her dad, to the general oddness and dubious purpose, it was, in my opinion the ultimate callback. Does anyone else really want to know what happed on that day back in 2005? I find that I really do.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">What was my least favorite? Glad you asked. Oh, you didn’t? Well, here it is anyway....Sheriff Clayborne in the white Stetson. Now, I’m not sure if that was an intentional call back or not, but it made my skin crawl to see him wearing something that up until now we have always associated with Nicole. And then, when he basically implied that the homestead wasn’t safe if she wasn’t there…yeah, you take that white Stetson off right now Not-Sheriff. I want to punch him in his dumb face. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Kayla – </b>I’d be remiss if I didn’t give an honorable mention to the 2005 Chili Cook Off callback. We’re slowly getting more and more on what happened that day, and I love it. But nothing will top the Memorial Chili Cook Off (FOR FREEDOM!) shirts. Thanks Melanie! My favorite visual callback of the episode was definitely the Glory Hole. Seeing the sexy pink energy in the form of a latrine was very much welcome, and I sort of LOVE that Doc has fanboys (and maybe a new boyfriend?) there. Also, DFK shout out because not many people could pull off emerging from a vagina curtain in a barely there leather dress and whip, and make it WERK.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office – </b>For my favorite callback, I’m going to have to go with Chrissy Nedley. I missed Chrissy! She was basically the one friend that Waverly had that wasn’t terrible. Of course, that meant seeing Chrissy be kind of terrible was a bit of a shock, but nevertheless, I still loved seeing an old and familiar face again. For my favorite ‘crack’ – not sure if it’s a crack, per se, but the Wynonna Earp writers have the absolute most descriptive ways to describe things that smell terrible, and ‘like a teen boy’s feet coated in blue cheese’ is right up there in that category!!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms, trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody –</b> I haven’t had time this week to rewatch, so I am guessing there are lots of things I missed in the first/second watch. The one that stands out in my mind right now is “Every curve, every sigh, every taste”. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></p><div><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>3. So Doc’s going into business with Amon and his Glory Hole…Club. What are your thoughts on that choice?</b></span></div><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>I have been on #TeamDoc since day 1, so I am assuming that he is looking for a way into the new demon society. A way to get an inside tract to what is going on in town. I feel like it is a strategy to be able to move freely among the Amon crowd, which helps to protect those he loves. Plus, make a little cash at the same time. I like the idea and hope it works!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>In past seasons Doc’s “alliances” always seemed to happen before he needed them but then paid off at just the right time. I assume it’s for the best that he’s gotten in the back door with this one. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>What is Doc doing? Seriously? He gets back from the Garden and the first thing he does is make a deal with a demon? You would think his focus would be on helping Wynonna take Purgatory back. Look, I get it, Doc has a 130+ year history of making bad decisions and that isn’t going to change. I do think that this “arrangement” is going to become a terrible conflict of interest at some point. Wynonna wants Purgatory to be a demon free zone. Doc is helping to keep a demon in business. Is it all a ruse to keep an eye on the demon population? Maybe. Is it a self-serving choice that will probably will come back to bite him in the butt. I think yes. It’s not as if the demons of the past three seasons have been all that willing to help Earp heir eliminate their compatriots. I don’t think this situation will be any different. I predict trouble for Doc in the near future. With AND without Amon. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">On a completely unrelated note....anyone notice that Doc is always running everywhere. He has Charlene, why do we always see him running in and out of scenes?! </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Kayla – </b>I think in terms of character, it was an excellent choice. I think we sometime forget, with the Property Brothers references and whatnot, that Doc spent more of his life in the Old West than in the 21st Century. He’s still got it in him to lie, cheat, and steal to stay safe and provide for himself. We saw that when he blackmailed Lucado into buying Shorty’s on his behalf, and we’re seeing it again now. Although there was definitely more that strictly boss-employee energy flowing between the two, I think Doc is using his wiles to take advantage of the situation. He’s got a baby mama (and her little sister, and her little sister’s fiancé, and their adopted teenage daughter) to look after, after all.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office – </b>Doc, Doc, Doc. While I love him, I fear he doesn’t always make the right decisions. Yes, in the end he seems to do the right thing but... wow there is a lot of chaos and hurt in between. And while Doc has always been a deal maker, this is an actual deal with a demon. And I go back to Season 1 when we got a flashback to a convo between Wyatt and Doc (after Doc made a deal with the Stone Witch), Wyatt said, “Demons walk among us, and they mean to end my line.” Wyatt didn’t like Doc making deals with the bad guys especially since the bad guys have it in for the Earps, and I have to agree Wyatt! Of course, I suppose it’s possible Doc knows what he’s doing, but right now I’m not a fan, I have to be honest.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms, trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody – </b>Um, my thoughts are the name of this bar may be the best name ever. So brilliant. Anyhow, I love that Doc is still back to his Doc-scheming ways. He is always looking for opportunities to ensure his survival. Although I love him and his love for the Earps, Doc is....flawed.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></p><div><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">4. Any wild ass guesses about what/who Cleo is?</span></div><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>Okay when I first saw Cleo, I immediately thought, Damn, I’ll bet she is Judge Cryderman’s daughter. It was on Wynonna’s watch that he killed himself and maybe she has come home to seek revenge on the town and Wynonna. *Food for thought, but probably not much else! Haha!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>She seems really sweet and totes normal, definitely Team Earp. For sure seems like she knows of Wynonna and maybe has a teensy grudge, so I’m excited to see what that’s about. Maybe we shouldn’t judge her too harshly yet - who amongst us hasn’t tried to feed an enemy to a very realistic looking man-monster from the woods? Then again Wynonna’s used to enemies that know more than she does and hate her before they even meet her, so I guess in a way that curse was never broken. Maybe Cleo is the new Bobo in less fancy coats and no panties.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>This one is tough. Obviously Cleo came into Purgatory with suspect intentions. She re-incorporated the town and made Holt Clayborne the Sheriff. Really, Holt? Yeah, he was destined to be a butt-head. The fact that she so readily jettisoned Nicole makes me immediately not like her. And her treatment of Wynonna and all the Chili Cook Off (for Freedom) shenanigans did not endear her to me at all. It is apparent that she has some sort of history with the Earps. She said it wasn’t personal, but “hereditary” and she called Wynonna “daughter of Earps,” which I think is a pretty big clue that she is fulfilling a vendetta for someone in her family. And she seems at least Wynonna’s age so it has to be someone who had dealings with a prior Earp generation. I do think she is some sort of yet to be revealed demon (or half demon) and I’m going to go out on a really thin limb here and wildly speculate that maybe she is related to Bobo. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Kayla – </b>OH love this question! I was thinking a lot about the fact that Cleo seems to know who the Earps are, but it seems more than that. She said it was “hereditary.” So either Cleo has a relative who was screwed over by an Earp and she’s seeking revenge, or (and more likely) is an immortal being who was screwed over by one of the other heirs. Either way, she is such an interesting contrast to the new Sherriff in town, who she seems to control. For Cleo to be able to appoint herself magistrate also makes me wonder if she’s a part of BBD, who seems to be the enforcing body in this whole “demon quarantine” situation. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office – </b>I have to believe she’s a demon (or half demon since those are apparently a thing, just like half angels) that came into Purgatory when the curse was broken. She seems to know of (and have a grudge against) the Earps, but doesn’t know what they actually look like, which is odd. Here’s my wildest assiest guess which is sure to be wrong but I like it: she’s Judge Cryderman’s daughter and is pissed off at Wynonna for her father’s death… maybe this is going to be an entire season of people pissed off at Wynonna for their fathers’ deaths.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms, trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody – </b>So many thoughts. Here’s a random one that I know is wrong – what if she is one of the women that was in Yiska’s cult. I think that is too easy and doesn’t have enough meat for it to have come from the WE writer’s room, but it popped into my head so I am writing it down. I did read a theory about her being a descendant of one of the men that Wyatt killed, which seemed to have a lot of possibilities.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>5. Wynonna and Doc just gave each other a smile and a nod after bringing Nedley back, then Doc walked away. What did you make of that? </b></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>The case of missing Nedley has been solved, Wynonna has been freed, so I think Wynonna knows that Doc is off to figure out what the heck is going on. Since he is still a vampire, his ability to get intel is invaluable. She knows he will be around and there is a mutual trust there! The nods were a kind of permission to each of them to go do what they do best! </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>I honestly didn’t even notice that until you pointed it out, but now I’m paranoid about it so thank you for that. But honestly maybe it’s just a thing they do before things get all Dollywood.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>Oh WynDoc, it’s never simple with you. I think that Wynonna knows who Doc is. He’s not the staying kind. He always lingers at the edge of her life, only wandering in when the need arises (double entendre intended). He loves her, but he can’t always be with her or they would kill each other. I also think she accepts that he usually has multiple irons in the fire. I want to hold out hope that Doc has filled Wynonna in on some grand plan involving the duping of Amon, and that nod was a direct acknowledgement of that, but mostly I just think that Doc is Doc and he is going to continue doing his own thing until he is forced to choose between siding with Wynonna and his side-hustle(s). </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Kayla – </b>I think with Doc and Wynonna it’s always understood that the love is there, but that they each have responsibilities and needs beyond each other. Doc promised her before she went into jail that he would get EVERYONE and get her out. And he did. He even brought Nedley back. To me, the fact that all it takes is a nod to say “you’re safe, and I will always make sure that you are safe, but now I have to go” is testament to how far they’ve come in their relationship and how they both understand how damn complicated it is to romance in Purgatory.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office – </b>So, yeah, at the time I just thought ‘wait, what?’. But then, after much deliberation, I was actually still thinking ‘wait, what?’. They seem to both understand why they are parting. Maybe Doc understands that Wynonna needs to spend time with Waverly and Nicole. Maybe Wynonna understands that Doc is going to go make a deal with Amon (though when they would have discussed such a thing, I’m not sure). The thing about it was that while I was confused by it, *they* did not seem to be confused by it. They both seemed contented and both understood it. And I found that, at least, comforting. (Why I’m looking for things to be comforted by is, of course, a whole other discussion, lol)</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms, trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody – </b>Doc has other things on his mind, like how he can come up with more excuses to visit the Glory Hole.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><b>6. So Nedley spent 18 months hunting and killing people and Nicole spent 18 months hunting and trying to kill Nedley (as it turns out). That’s got to leave a mark on them both. Any thoughts about either of them and the lasting effects of those 18 months?</b></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>I have a gut feeling that Nedley will be fine with his transformation. The effects on him will be minimal. Nedley will be more focused on helping Nicole and getting Purgatory back from the crazies!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Nicole, on the other hand, this will add to the list of why she feels she let her family down. Nicole had been trying to kill the troll and not let it get into the homestead, which was totally the right thing to do, but she may not see it that way. Hopefully, all the crew will work together to take Purgatory back and give Nicole the assurance that she is no longer alone. Her family is back, they are immensely proud of her, she did not let them down, she is a rock they need to keep everything together.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>Nicole DEFINITELY gave Nedley the cold shoulder at Shorty’s after they rescued him. That wasn’t super surprising because if Nicole feels like she let the Earps down, she must reallllly feel like she let Nedley down. Maybe that’s too much for her to think about when she still hasn’t opened up to Waverly or Wynonna yet. On top of all that she knows she has to keep going because the monsters are still out there, but I have a feeling she’s so focused on fighting the monsters in the woods so that she doesn’t have to deal with the one inside of her. To be clear, that's my attempt at a sappy observation, not an indication that I think she’s possessed. She already took her turn with that, and everybody knows this show never lets anyone be possessed twice hahahahaha ::cry laughing::</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey –</b> This one hurts, I’m not going to lie. I’m going to restrict my thoughts to Nedley here because I plan to dig deeper into the Nicole issue in question eight. So the crab-jab that Nedley took in episode one was more serious than any of us could have imagined. And it didn’t take long for him to turn into (devolve?) into a barnacle monster who was preying upon the townspeople. If everything holds true, it seems like Nedley doesn’t really remember the events of the last 18 months, and that is probably a good thing. For someone who dedicated his life to keeping people safe, I think it would be devastating for him to realize what he’d done. So I sincerely hope that he never regains those memories. I think that going forward it’s more important for Nedley to re-establish himself as a grounding force for Nicole. He is one of the few people that can provide her with a perspective that comes from outside the Earp circle. It is my hope that Nedley once again joins forces with Wynonna and Co and that they take Purgatory back and reinstall Nicole as the rightful Sheriff. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Kayla – </b>I think the heartbreak on Nicole’s face when Doc is the one to figure out its Nedley says it all. How could she not have known? The man who’s been like a father figure to her, and she doesn’t recognize him? How could she have accepted that he was just gone? It seems similar to the guilt Wynonna carried around when Willa came home. But beyond that, it’s clear that Nicole also feels she let Nedley down on a professional level. When he disappeared, she was the Sheriff and now it’s been taken over by outsiders. In addition to losing everyone she loves in that 18 months, she also managed to lose the job that she loves too. To have to own up to all of that at once seems to be too much for her. She barely look Nedley in the eye when she tells him to get Chrissy out. But I think we all knew Nedley would stick around for his bunch of adopted daughters (OMG is Rachel his adopted granddaughter? Will they get to bond over Pretty Little Liars?!). In terms of Nedley, I don’t think he remembers a thing about those 18 months, and I think that is better for him in the long run. Though I’m bet he’s pretty bummed he missed the Chili Cook Off (FOR FREEDOM!).</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office – </b>Oh Nicole, how can we not feel for Nicole? Healing from a broken leg, all by herself, everyone she’d known before gone, demons taking over her town and forcing her out, having to sweep the perimeters of the Homestead every two hours just to stay alive. Obviously, it’s going to have some lasting effects. But I don’t feel she’s ‘broken’ per se, but she is hurt and hurting. Her lack of desire to have Doc touch her was interesting; her lack of greeting Nedley with a hug even more interesting and more telling. I do hope we get a good Haughtley scene (is that the father-daught shipname for Haught-Nedley?) where they can talk all this out. In the meantime, I hope Waverly continues to be understanding and patient like she was in this ep – we always thought of Nicole as the patient one; now it’s Waverly’s turn. Mostly I hope Nicole gets lots of hugs from whomever they want them from. Also, I hope Chrissy saved Nedley’s clothes.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms, trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody –</b> I think Nedley has no recollection and won’t be too upset by it. Nicole, however....poor Nicole. It is clear she is not ok, and her not hugging Nedley was one of the saddest moments ever. To see Nedley hug his other daughters (bio-daughters and found daughters), then turn to Nicole for his third hug and realize the pain she is going through when she walked out of the bar without coming near him – that was heart-breaking.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></p><div><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">7. The scene of taking Nedley-the-Puff Monster down was amazing….what were your general feelings during the scene?</b></div><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>It was so perfect! As Wynonna put it as she lies there smiling and laughing, “Idiots”! Loving, caring, crazy family that will do whatever it takes to protect those they love! The slow motion, the music, all added the right whimsy to a ridiculously cute scene!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>There isn’t an English word that I’m aware of that accurately describes my feelings during that scene. I laughed so hard, but it was like a “how did this get past every level of scrutiny necessary to get on TV but also I can’t imagine my life without it” kind of laugh. I literally teared up and couldn’t figure out why, but now I think it’s because it hit me again that we almost didn’t have this. Imagine going through life without ever seeing that. It was elegant but clumsy, hilarious but sentimental, idiotic but brilliant. It ended with Doc straddling Nudely. It was, in a word, perfect.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>First of all, I L-O-V-E an 80s power ballad, and when you layer it over the top of a slow motion, slap-stick fight scene....sigh....that’s one of the sure fire ways to Lindsey’s heart. As a result, this was absolutely my favorite part of the whole episode. If anyone would have heard me laugh and seen the giant grin on my face when it was happening they would have thought that I’d gone truly mad. And when Wynonna called them all “idiots” out of reflex I said “our idiots.” Yeah, it may not have been the most conventional rescue and monster take down, but Wynonna loves those three and wouldn’t have had it any other way. And neither would we. It was kombucha soaked and reckless, just like we like it.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I feel like this whole scene was kind of a metaphor for Wynonna Earp in general. To the outside, non-Earp world, people have been like WTF IS this nonsensical sci-fi show? And yet to those of us inside the Earp bubble it’s this glorious, super-fantastic ride. And everyone involved has been embraced by the fandom no matter what craziness they put on our screens. And yeah, sometimes our characters are “idiots,” but they are OUR idiots and we love them for all their madness! </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Kayla – </b>Melanie Scrofano as a director... it doesn’t get much better than THAT! The montage was beautiful, and the look on their faces when Nedley... revealed himself had me rolling with laughter. But the thing about this scene that really got me was the look on Wynonna’s face as she watched them. She’s so used to being the one to save the day and save her people. But her people are all together, right in front of her, fighting for her. The genuine beaming smile on her face as she says, “Idiots” is enough to bring me to tears (I know I know, it doesn’t take much). Also, shoutout to Greg for making “laying naked in the snow in front of all of your coworkers” look like a super chill thing to do.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office – </b>That was the kind of scene that makes this show such an amazing hot mess shit show that is completely irresistible. And Melanie Scrofano’s facial expressions and single line of “Idiots,” completely mirrored my own emotions. First utter confusion, and what-da-fuk? which then and just transforms into such adoration that you can’t help smile and laugh at the absurdity. *so many heart emojis for that scene* </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: trebuchet ms, trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Jody –</b> I could not stop laughing during this scene. This whole episode is what I love about Wynonna – heart, humor, total randomness, fun, sexy-times, and a little bit of fear.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></p><div><span face="" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>8. What question did we not ask that we should have and what is the answer to it?</b></span></div><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lynn – </b>Is Black Badge back? Did they recruit Jeremy to help keep the demons in the Triangle? I think the answer to both questions is “Yes!”</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Earpnado – </b>How the effff did Nicole and Rachel know that skunks could be milked? I don’t have the answer, it’s just a question I will carry for the rest of my life. Also don’t google how to milk a skunk unless you want your algorithms to get rullll weird. Lastly, this isn’t a question, but God bless the thirsty prison seamstress who made Wynonna’s jumpsuit.</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Lindsey – </b>During this episode it is obvious that Nicole is still processing everything that happened while the Earps were gone. What do you think is going on inside of her head and what will it take to help her work through those traumas?</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Ok, so what do we actually know about Nicole’s 18 months? </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">- She thought Nedley had been eating by the monster who was “attacking” the homestead<br /></span></span><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">- She searched for the Earps (and Doc) and feels like she let them down by not finding them<br /></span><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">- She was alone for a long time and is obviously still in survival mode <br /></span><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">- She fortified “Waverly’s home” and saved “everything she could”<br /></span><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">- She was ousted as Sheriff<br /></span><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">- She actively tried to kill what ended up being her father figure and mentor</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">That’s a lot for one person to deal with, and it shows. Nicole is obviously happy/relieved that everyone is home, but there is still a lot we don’t know about what she went through. Did you ever think that you would see Nicole Haught freeze in the middle of a crisis? I didn’t. And even though there is no longer a concern with the puffball-monster she is still religiously checking the perimeter traps and jumping at every small noise. It’s been made clear that she feels like she let everyone down by not bringing them all home sooner. And we are still lingering under the nebulous cloud of “Nicole’s choices.” What choices? Show them to us. Would Nicole have done something during that time that is so wildly out of character that it completely compromises who she is? I hope not. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Look, everything that makes Nicole herself has been stripped away. She doesn’t even have her job to fall back on. Does she even know who she is and where she fits in anymore? I don’t know. How do you come back from that? Nicole is not ok. Rachel sees it, Wynonna sees it, and Waverly sees it. Now, what are they going to DO about it? I’m going to admit that I’m not thrilled at all at the prospect of 9 more episodes of broken (dark?) Nicole. I want her back in the action. I want her confidence and her swag back. Put her in a black Stetson if you want, but keep her true to who she is. My hope is that we see a concerted effort to talk to Nicole, to try and see what she needs in order to work through this. Is that conversation started by Waverly? By Wynonna? By Nedley? Any of those would work for me. Just let us see it. In the end, I hope that Nicole hasn’t been laid emotionally and mentally bare only for us not to see its cause and its purpose. </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Kayla – </b>What are your thoughts on the last few minutes of the episode, and where is Wynonna?! </span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Wow, so glad you asked. Let’s start with that Wayhaught scene! It’s clear to all of us that Nicole is going through a lot, and having to process her last 18 months with the sudden reappearance of everyone in her life is challenging for her. But I just want to yell about the subtle ways that Waverly shows that she understands and cares. Like at the Homestead when she tells her that she doesn’t need to keep apologizing. That the weight of an almond milk-less world is on all of them now. Or at the Chili Cook Off (FOR FREEDOM!) when she can see that Nicole is worried about Rachel, and tells her she should go, without hesitation. Or in bed when she asks if she CAN tell her about those 18 months. Or after Nicole is so distracted that she has to go and check the traps, she asks to go with her rather than getting upset with her. The quiet ways that she shows that she’s there just really got to me, and I hope we get to see more of those 2 talking things out. But moving to the end of the episode, first, HOW CUTE ARE WYNONNA AND RACHEL! I can’t wait to see how their relationship changes throughout this season, and I can’t help but to someday picture Valdez being a super cool aunt to Alice. But the selfless way that Wynonna gives up the barn to her as she insults Wynonna’s leather pants was beautiful. But what’s waiting for Wynonna in the barn is maybe less beautiful, more Men in Black. Did Jeremy immediately send for Wynonna once he heard from Chrissy that she was back? What happened between Jeremy and Nicole for all those months? WHERE TF IS ROBIN! Okay, that’s enough screaming for this week, but looks like we’ve got a hell of a spooky episode in store for us next week!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><span face="" style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Office – </b>What’s up with Rachel using the exact same words as Mercedes to describe how foul smelling the troll monster was? Answer: no answers, only more questions. Does Rachel have remote hearing and tuned in to the Mercedes/Doc convo from afar? Can she read minds and so pulled those words out of Doc’s head? Is it less supernatural and more she and Mercedes have just been hanging out some? I don’t know, but I don’t think Doc pointing out to us that both Mercedes and Rachel used the exact same very specific description was just a throwaway line. Question #2: Did Nicole save the couch from Nedley’s office before the new Sheriff moved in? Answer: I hope so, I don’t want any half demons using it for a 'lie down' or anything of the sort!</span></p><p style="background-color: white;"><b style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Jody – </b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">What is the role of the new sheriff and how are he and Cleo connected? We will likely see Casey again – is he a friend or foe? He was so fun to watch </span></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-90137891514680820292020-08-07T11:36:00.001-04:002020-08-07T11:37:34.456-04:00Round the Fire Pit: Season 4 Ep 2 of Wynonna Earp<p>Welcome to our second 'Round the Fire Pit: a Round Table Discussion of Wynonna Earp! </p><p>We cannot thank our participants enough for putting up with our particularly wording questions this week. </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Earpnado (@earpnado)</li><li>Docstache (@HollidaysStache)</li><li>Lynn (@lynn_rachels)</li><li>Office (@nedleysoffice)</li><li>Jody (@TheGoodJody)</li><li>Kayla (@ViewserAlert)</li><li>Lindsey (@xfbard)</li></ul><p></p><p>This week was A LOT and we hope you enjoy our various keyboard smashes, ramblings, swooning, and what are sure to be very wrong theories!</p><p>So without further ado...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZKkDZuZghIa9YemY_-PvqKJNu-fQ3I_ItQGP_QxZi85Afq7AK1pgqkiWwSvwI93mgEXXokLvx5Dg4Go0KKpAzzBEYyqojCqI_rQiR8GEiep5nsSsLy3rMaLs3GXB6VsqQm-moKGIRukZk/s2048/Episode2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZKkDZuZghIa9YemY_-PvqKJNu-fQ3I_ItQGP_QxZi85Afq7AK1pgqkiWwSvwI93mgEXXokLvx5Dg4Go0KKpAzzBEYyqojCqI_rQiR8GEiep5nsSsLy3rMaLs3GXB6VsqQm-moKGIRukZk/s640/Episode2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p><b>1. This episode covered a lot of ground, both in the story arc and emotionally. Describe how you felt immediately after the episode ended and how you feel now that you have had some time to digest it.</b></p><p><b>Lindsey -</b> I think that I was a bit stunned (in shock?) right after the episode ended. Like, did I just see what I thought I saw? And 18 months, 3 weeks, and 4 days…..WHAAAT?!? I did have to go and see that my AC was working correctly because it suddenly seemed a bit hot in my house. I believe that my initial reaction was “Uh…wow…that was…ahem….wow.” Welcome home Waverly, someone CLEARLY missed you. Hopefully Nicole kept the homestead stocked with Gatorade or something.</p><p>Now that I’ve had a bit of time to re-watch the WHOLE episode again, I am really concerned about the damage that a year and a half of isolation has done to Nicole. When she first emerged from the homestead she seemed so broken and exhausted. How do you move forward when everyone you love just drops back into your life like they only left yesterday and you have been fighting to stay alive not knowing if they will ever come back to you? The relief she clearly felt at having Waverly back was palpable, but so was the pain that she had endured. I mean, how many times have we seen Nicole break down in tears? Oof, the entire episode was amazing, but those last 10 minutes really brought the feels, both happy and heartbreaking. </p><p><b>Jody – </b>I’ve re-watched the show a few more times after it aired (and by few, I mean every non-working waking moment), so it’s hard to separate how I felt immediately afterwards but here it goes. I was energized, excited and proud because 1) did you see those last 10 mins! As Office tweeted, I may need “a lie down”, 2) the story just opened up and there are so many possibilities in store for all our favorite characters, and 3) probably most importantly, I felt a sense of amazement and gratitude for this show and cast. Positive LGBTQ+ representation is very important to me.</p><p>As someone who came out as queer/bi/pan later in life (let’s just say I had a few decades of adulthood before fully admitting/accepting it), this show has had a huge impact on me. I think I spent a lot of my early adulthood confused and fearful about my sexuality. Whenever I had a fleeting moment of bravery and tried to explore it, I never saw anyone who was like me. It was super confusing and ultimately, just “easier to be straight”. But as many of you may know, not being your authentic self has an impact. It weighed on me for decades, and I didn’t realize how much I was drowning under all that weight. It took a lot of reflection and a willingness to accept that I was no longer willing to let fear dictate how I live. And eventually, I got there :) And now that I have been here for a bit, I wonder how things could have been different if maybe I had seen Wynonna Earp when I was younger.</p><p>Also, although I feel such joy in seeing something so positively represented, I know the Latinx community felt misrepresented. It would be easy to not include this statement in my response, but I feel like it is important to acknowledge it. Diverse, positive representation has come so far, but we still have a long way to go, especially for BIPOC.</p><p><b>Office</b> <b>–</b> Initial reaction…. *blink* *blink* home *cries* throne *side eye* stairs *heavy breathing* 18 months? *wat?* *cries* Purgatory? *da fuk?* reunion *ded* *aklsdjfha;dshg* blackout from feels</p><p>More time to digest reaction: *blink* *blink* home *cries* throne *side eye* stairs *heavy breathing* 18 months? *wat?* *cries* Purgatory? *da fuk?* reunion *ded* *aklsdjfha;dshg* blackout from feels</p><p><b>Lynn – </b>Immediately after the episode (lasting well over an hour), I turned the TV off, reclined in my chair, and contemplated just how overwhelmed I was about the story progression from Episode 1 into Episode 2 (I see episodes 1&2 as a two-part premiere), the brilliant performance of Kat Barrell, the incredible performances by the actors, the cold weather, all the questions about Eve, the #WayHaught love scene, the unsettling look of Purgatory, and the time jump (18 months, 3 weeks, 4 days)! Needless to say, I did not answer my questions or solve any of the issues running around in my brain during that time! I can tell you that I had a smile on my face and smile in my heart while I was sitting there! Now that a couple days have gone by, I am still not sure I can verbalize any better my feelings, but I can say that I absolutely crave all the jokes, the one-liners, the Pop cultural references, the shout-outs, and the love I feel radiating from the screen. Wow, I am an enormously proud Earper and love everything about this Little Shit Show!</p><p><b>Docstache –</b> My first thought was “WHY CAN’T DOC AND WYNONNA EVER GET MORE THAN TWO SECONDS OF WYNDOC, ROMANTICAL, SEXY TIME?!?!?!”</p><p>After digesting, my thought is: “WHY CAN’T DOC AND WYNONNA EVER GET MORE THAN TWO SECONDS OF WYNDOC, ROMANTICAL, SEXY TIME?!?!?!”</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>I think for a good 30 minutes after the episode, I sat hyperventilating and SCREAMING on twitter (I know, what’s new, right?). Immediately following the 30 minutes breathe and tweetfest, I immediately fired up my SyFY app and watch the entire episode again. It felt like I needed to see it again to believe that we really a. got an episode with Wynonna at peak Wynonna b. got a Nicole centric episode, and c. I THINK YOU GUYS KNOW WHAT C IS, SEE ANSWER TO #2 !!! Now that I’ve had time to digest those delicious 43 minutes of television, I just feel proud. I feel proud of what an absolute badass Kat Barrell is, and thrilled that she was given a chance to show off those acting chops. From playing Eve, with not even a fig leaf to keep Doc Holliday from seeing HER garden, to playing a vulnerable best friend, to being the best lover to ever lover... she proved that she really can do it all. I feel proud of the writing team, and of Emily, that they trust us as an audience to figure things out for ourselves and give room for our theories to run wild. And also, I feel proud that OUR show, the one that we fought for (for what felt like 18 months, 3 weeks, and 4 days) was not only back and better than ever, but will go down (no pun intended) in history as having that iconic W|W love scene on cable television. It’s a good time to be an Earper, friends.</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>Immediately after? Drunk. Hot. Tingly in a totally normal part of my body. Now? I definitely haven’t watched it 61 times. And even if I did it was only for research for these questions because I have integrity. </p><div>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><p><b>2. You know we have to ask...what are your thoughts on the “reunion” scene(s). (You can pick #WayHaught or #WynDoc or both)</b></p><p><b>Lindsey</b> <b>–</b> Am I supposed to have any thoughts in my brain after that WayHaught reunion? I’m pretty sure the only thing I was thinking was “damn” and “oh,” and “did they really just....on the stairs....?” In all seriousness, that scene was amazing from start to finish. It was beautifully shot and beyond capturing the emotional impact of the moment it was groundbreaking. Never in my wildest dreams did I think we would get that scene. All the accolades to everyone involved in bringing those moments to our screen. I can’t imagine the level of trust it must take to allow yourselves to be filmed in such an exposed and vulnerable state. I will forever be grateful to Dom and Kat and Emily for being so committed to bringing these two beautiful characters to life and allowing us to feel the emotional and physical connection that Waverly and Nicole have. Nope, I’m not getting emotional...I swear I’m not....damn it, not again.</p><p>I want to say a few words about the WynDoc reunion as well. Look, Doc and Wynonna are complicated with a capital C, but at the end of the day you know they care deeply about each other. You might even say they love each other, because lord knows they can’t say it themselves. Once Doc realized that the Wynonna he was fighting in the garden was the REAL Wynonna his whole demeanor changed. He went from Waverly’s guard vampire to the Doc we all know and love. There is a sensitive soul somewhere deep inside that cowboy and we really only see glimpses of it when he is around Wynonna and Waverly. And Wynonna, I think we’ve heard her refer to him as her baby-daddy more times in two episodes than in S2 and S3 combined. Vampire fangs and bad decisions aside, she loves him, she just needs to embrace it. I do hope that those two work it out, they both deserve some happiness. </p><p><b>Jody – </b>Did I “accidentally” turn on the porn channel again???? In all seriousness, it was pretty epic but my favorite part was the conversation afterwards between Nicole and Waverly. The tenderness and love between these 2 characters (and all the characters) is wonderful to see, and also, what the hell has been going on in Purgatory for the last 18 months + 3 wks + 4 days?????</p><p><b>Office – </b>My comments here are long and, well, long, and are 100% devoted to the ‘reunion’ aka ‘hot emotional sex’ between Waverly and Nicole. I don’t want to mince words – that’s what this was: a hot and emotion filled and exquisite sex scene that was groundbreaking and earned and beautiful.</p><p>So, where to begin? Well, I’ll start with me. In short, I was not expecting THAT at all. I was SO emotional about the Waverly/Nicole initial hug at the homestead and Nicole asking if Waverly was real and I was tearing up along with Nicole and Waverly that, yes, they were real and they were together, and I’m thinking “make out, you beautiful idiots!” But then the next thing I know we’re in the middle of this super sensual stair sex and I'm just staring at my TV completely enraptured and utterly blown away and I don’t think I blinked or even breathed.</p><p>Truly, I didn't expect anything like that for all of S4, or ever, really. When they were talking about the new timeslot and both Kat/Dom hinted at more intimacy, I was thinking, sure, 'grinding/moving under the sheets' or 'one sitting on the others’ hips while we see their back and there is a blanket conveniently draped about them' – because that is all that we have ever gotten before if we were lucky and if we were straight. But, then... then we got this. Between two women. We got this scene that is explicit and exposed and real and felt and set-the-stairs-on-fire hot.</p><p>And there is a reason we are talking about it this much. I mean, we wouldn’t be talking about it if it was anything like what we’d seen before on basic cable (because it isn’t). And I also don’t think we’d be talking about it if it was anything like what we’d *felt* before while watch a similar scene (because it isn’t). </p><p>So let’s talk about the feelings a bit.... there has been a lot of talk about the fact that this wasn’t meant for the male gaze (which is 10000000% true), and I totally agree with that. But there was also this part of me that felt like this scene wasn’t really for *anyone’s* ‘gaze’. It was two people who were expressing these deeply powerful emotions – emotions of longing and desire and connection and love – physically. It was intimate and pure in that way and not meant for anyone’s eyes.</p><p>But then... that’s part of the beauty of the scene, as well. Because, yes, it is two women unabashedly having these emotions and expressing them physically as, you know, two women in love do! It *was* meant for our eyes; it was meant for the Earpers’ and WayHaught shippers’ gaze. This was an explicit gift to us for seeing so much of ourselves in these characters and believing so much in these characters and fighting so much for these characters. So, yes, this WAS made for our gaze and I totally admit that I have gazed upon this scene more than once or twice, and I am not ashamed of that nor should anyone be.</p><p>This scene wasn’t exploitive, it wasn’t gratuitous, but it was explicitly and purposefully sensual and sexual and emotional and real and loving and powerful. And it was beautiful. And I accept this gift as it was offered on all these levels. Thank you Kat and Dom for making yourselves so vulnerable, thank you Emily for writing this amazing reconnection between these two characters, thank you Paulo for the absolutely stunning direction, thank you Syfy for airing it.</p><p>Signed, a gentle (and appreciative) perv ;)</p><p><b>Lynn – </b>Let me say again, that I am a huge fan of the 10pm time slot! I am also a huge fan of #WayHaught and #WynDoc! So, both reunions were very touching in my eyes. The #WynDoc banter during their fight scene leading up to the kisses was priceless! From this moment forward in every situation, my safe word is going to be Dollywood. As we know, these two are a train wreck at times, but they love each other very much! Plus, they make one hell-of-a-great team! The #WayHaught reunion scenes were in a league of their own! The emotions on the faces of Nicole and Waverly when they run towards each other in front of the homestead took my breath away! The incredibly sensual, beautifully lit, love scene was nothing short of mind-blowing! So perfect, so heart-warming, so real! Then finding out about the time jump made both of the #WayHaught reunions even more intense in the mind and heart of Nicole! Wow, just wow! </p><p><b>Docstache – </b>WARNING: If you don’t like sex discussions, don’t read my answer.</p><p>My glasses are still fogged up. Wayhaught Damn! That was some serious sexin! And what I dug was it was a melding of “love making” & “fucking.” Which I personally feel is the best sex. (Sidenote: I don’t see “fucking” as a negative action. It’s just another form of having sex. To me there is no negative connotation to the term. In fact, I highly recommend it) It had the softness & tenderness that comes with being deeply in love, but also had the urgency & passion of two women who had not seen each other in a year and half. Surely that aching was at a DEFCON 1, and that can lead to some intense physicality. I thought it was PERFECTLY depicted.</p><p>As for WynDoc.....HOLY SWOON. Tim & Mel convey such incredible chemistry between Doc & Wyn. When those two smooch, fireworks explode into the air. Doc’s “so am I,” in reference to being Wynonna’s is right up there with “I Am All In” for me now. But I’ll never understand how Wyn doesnt just jump that dude’s bones. (I feel like if Mel interjected right now, she would say “you mean his BONE singular?) Oh, and also, I think they should try out those stairs at the Homestead as well. Or...OOOOO, the back of Wyn’s truck! TRUCK SEX!</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>Kicking this response off with WayHaught, because I will short circuit if I go too long without praising the actors, director, and writers that pulled this scene off. When we saw the transition of the pair embracing outside to the Homestead hallway, my immediate reaction was to pull my knees into my chest and smile. BIG. They were back together again guys!!! Then the music. Then the zoom out. Then the beautiful camera work, and lighting, and shot transitions. That’s when my hands came to either side of my head, slowly shaking it from left to right. Was this really happening? Did we really wait for 2 years for our show to come back to us, and now the moment so many of us waited for was HAPPENING?! I think we all know what comes next. #Stairgate2020. The most beautiful, authentic, raw, emotional reunion that I have seen on telelvision, let alone between two female characters. I have no time to argue this point, I WILL DIE ON THESE STAIRS. But seriously, I know how important it is to be able to see yourself in the media you consume. I’ve seen others say that they’ve waited 10, 20, 30 years for this kind of representation. And to have the respect and care that was so obviously taken to craft it just means so much. I also recognize my privilege in having felt seen in this episode, when many others did not. I want to acknowledge the validity of those people, and of their emotions. They are always welcome with me.</p><p>The WynDoc scene was everything that I’ve ever wanted from them. I have shipped those two from the first romp in the woods, but the chemistry and angst between them last season really sealed the deal for me. When they kissed under the mistle toe? When he reveals that he’s a vampire? When he sucks the venom out, and goes to protect Waverly? I CAN’T TAKE IT YOU GUYS. When their eyes (and mouths) meet, you can just see the love between them. I also can’t help but picture Wynonna explaining to Doc who Dolly Parton is, and why Dollywood is the perfect safe word. I wonder if they’ll take Alice someday.</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>Both reunions were perfect. WynDoc had to use their safeword within seconds of reuniting, and WayHaught barely made it past the front door. Bless Emily Andras for being a true gentlewoman and at least throwing in some foreplay for Earpers via the blazing pace of sex jokes and innuendos leading up to THE scene. I know we have nothing to do with making the show, but I honestly felt proud of that scene. They trusted us with that. We respect them, they respect us, and out of that love and respect was born this beautiful gift to those of us who have yearned our whole lives to see that part of us on screen. Almost like we had been climbing a staircase and finally reached the top. Also I hope that young Valdez was not in the house, like maybe she was busy popping into Purgatory to get extensions.</p><div>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>3. Eve seemed to be curious if Waverly knew why Bulshar wanted into the garden. She was also hell bent on getting out to make humanity “pay” for her imprisonment. Ultimately, she was blasted through a door to parts unknown. Do you think we’ll see Eve again? What about Bulshar? Do you think they are connected in some way?</b></div><p><b>Lindsey</b> <b>–</b> I think Bulshar is gone, vanquished, smited…smote…smoted? Anyway. I DO think that Bulshar knew Eve. Bulshar was THE snake. So potentially he was the biblical snake that corrupted Eve before she was imprisioned. Going on that theory I think Bulshar wanted into the garden to free Eve and the two of them would then have reigned hell down upon the “realm of men.” Can you imagine the damage the two of them could do?! </p><p>Oh no, I don’t think we are done with Eve in any way, shape, or form. I’d kind of like it if she didn’t have Nicole’s face in the future, but....</p><p>So, what if the portal that Eve went through took her directly back to the Ghost River Triangle, while the one Wynonna, Waverly, and Doc went through dropped them 18 months into the future. It’s possible that Eve is the one responsible for everything that has happened in Purgatory. Food for thought. </p><p><b>Jody –</b> I think Eve is the new mayor of Purgatory, but whose form has she taken? Right now, I am also wondering [SPOILER ALERT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT WATCHED SCENES FOR NEXT WEEK]…</p><p>If Wynonna has been gone for 18+ months, why the hell is Chrissy Nedley beating her up? Is it because she let a whole bunch of zombies into Purgatory? Is Eve in Purgatory pretending to be Nicole, Wynonna and/or Doc at various points in the last 18+ months, causing the real Nicole to barricade herself in the Homestead, making Wynonna a wanted criminal, and making Doc the evil Mayor of the town?? And maybe what looks like a weird demon wedding with Doc and maybe Nicole in next week’s episode is actually Eve pretending to be Nicole marrying Doc???? And also, did i just take some heavy drugs because none of these sentences make any sense.</p><p>Regarding Bulshar, I can’t add another person to this mix of crazy that is happening in the paragraph above. I DON’T KNOW ANYTHING AND MY HEAD HURTS! </p><p><b>Office – </b>OMG, is Bulshar Adam? Maybe Bulshar/Adam was just trying to get back to his soul mate, Eve!?? How wonderfully screwed up would that be?!?! I mean, I have no idea, but, honestly, I don’t think Eve’s question about whether they even bothered to try to figure out why Bulshar wanted to get into the garden was a throw-away line, I think it either was going to mean something or was a little seed planted that could be revisited at some point. Then again, what do I know? Also, I do think Eve will show up again in Purgatory; she’s a too amazingly delicious and devious character not to! But again, *da fuk* do I know? </p><div><div><b>Lynn – </b>Eve, Eve, Eve! I quandary of questions about the shape-shifting demon. Yes, I think we will see Eve again! Heck, I am not sure Wynonna and Company aren’t going back to a Purgatory run by her. I mean, she could be anybody! When Doc kicked her through the portal, quite a bit of time elapsed in the Garden, so maybe that 18 months, 3weeks, and 4 was just enough time for her to start a cult of her own. She did tell Doc that she planned to get what she was owed in Purgatory. Another thought that keeps dancing around in my head is that Willa’s name at the commune was Eve in Season 1! A coincidence, I think not! Maybe young Willa did die, and Eve took her body. The Willa we saw in Season 1 was Eve all along and Wynonna did shoot her, not killing her, but the tentacle creature took her back to the Garden. Eve and Bulshar are connected. He tried to get into the Garden to let her back out and failed! All I can say is I do not think it wise for our crew to trust anyone! </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Docstache –</b> I have such a hard time predicting this stuff being that I’m never ever right. Are there any Earpers that are EVER right? I’d love to see Bulshar again because he was a great Big Bad. He was so creepy & scary that one time Jean Marchand (Bulshar) liked one of my tweets and when I got the notification it gave me the heebie-jeebies. But yes, of course Eve and Bulshar are connected. He’s the serpent; she’s Eve.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Kayla –</b> I don’t think we’ve seen the last of Eve. The line that stuck with me was when Eve tells Waverly that she succeeded where the “snake had failed” in letting her out of her prison. Biblically, the angels with the flaming swords have been placed to protect the garden from intruders entering, which is also what Julian told Waverly. But it seems that Eve and Doc (and angelically possessed Waverly) seem to think that the garden is a prison for Eve. That being said, what was keeping Eve in the garden all this time, without Julian or Juan Carlo there? The human fed blood machine? What about that giant hairball from the well? Is that just the throat of a subterranean monster that’s about to fuck things up now that the garden has been abandoned? What will Julian’s ring being left in the garden mean? STILL SO MANY QUESTIONS. I do think that Bulshar has to be connected to Eve somehow. Again, biblically, the snake it the one who tempts Eve to eat from the Tree of Life, causing her to be ripped from her perfect paradise and made aware of evil in the world. That girl seems PISSED, and Julian did say that humanity fell at the hands of the snake. I have a feeling we may be waiting a while for an answer on this one, though.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><b>Earpnado – </b>Should we be worried about a shapeshifting biblical creature who seemed to know things about Purgatory and has a serious grudge against humanity being sent to an unknown place who could show up at any time but we wouldn’t even realize it b/c she can take the form of whoever she wants so in every scene throughout every episode to come ever we have to worry that one of them is not really themselves but rather evil Eve returning to exact her revenge on our beloved characters? I mean I guess.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>4. Kat Barrell really shined this week, what do you think about the many “roles” she played; from demonic Eve to best friend to lover? What were some of your favorite moments from this acting tour de force?</b></div><p><b>Lindsey</b> <b>–</b> Kat never ceases to amaze me with her acting range and skill. We got a glimpse of just how subtle and nuanced she can be when Nicole was possessed by Maeve and how funny she can be whenever she is Drunk!Nicole, but this was a whole new ballgame. While playing Eve she conveyed such malice with just a simple look or gesture. And basement Nicole! Poor Nicole. She’s broken, scared, and selfless all at the same time. I always love Girlfriend!Nicole. She is just so devoted and loving. Bravo to Kat! Not everyone can play three different “roles” in one episode and make them so vastly different and recognizable. If I am picking favorites, I would say Girlfriend!Nicole is my favorite. Maybe it is just me falling into the fantasy (not THAT fantasy, get your mind off of the staircase) of Nicole as this white knight riding into the bleakness of Purgatory. Eh, whatever, can I keep her?!? </p><p>As for my favorite moments from this week, I have two. The first is when Nicole convinces Wynonna to leave her behind. Nicole is SO tortured. She wants to help save Waverly, but she’s really injured and she knows only Wynonna can do it. And to free Wynonna to make that leap without guilt, that’s true friendship (love). Even when she is sprawled out on a dirty warehouse floor with tear-tracks on her face, Kat is superb. The second is during WayHaught’s conversation on the stairs. Nicole is so rarely completely vulnerable. And in that moment, having Waverly back after such a long time, she finally allows herself to break down. She weeps. Tears of joy, relief, and perhaps sadness over the time they’ve missed out on. Kat’s face before and after that moment just break me. Man, she’s soooo good. </p><p><b></b></p><p><b>Jody – </b>It was so fun to see Kat play so many unique roles in one episode! She rocked it! That said, my favorite moments were when she was Nicole, both in her quips with Wynonna and at the end of the episode. From the minute she stormed out of the Homestead, gun blazing, to her relief at realizing she was seeing Waverly for the first time in 18 months + 3 wks + 4 days, to finally allowing herself to release and cry in Waverly’s arms – those were my favorite moments.</p><p><b>Office – </b>Oh, yeah! Kat was amazing this week and I’m so excited for her to have been able to play all these different roles! I LOVED her portrayal of Eve. While she was trapped under that cherry tree, she would go from having these soft expressions when addressing and trying to fool Waverly but the moment her back was turned, Eve would have this subtle eye role or expression of annoyance / frustration. And her smile as Eve just wasn’t Nicole’s smile, there was no warmth behind it. Then out on the lake, when Eve was dragging Waverly to who knows where, the way Eve sneered at Waverly was just chilling. It really was this moment of – this ‘person’ looks exactly like Nicole but there is absolutely nothing of Nicole in this person. You go, Kat! Amazing work! But that being said, and Eve aside, my single favorite moment was just the intensity of the look Nicole gave Waverly when Waverly said, “I love you.” It was so full of so many emotions. Ugh!! *cries again* </p><div><b>Lynn – </b>Kat Barrell hit a grand slam this week! She was incredible! So on point with her expressions, her voice changes, her inflections, her emotional moments, and her total commitment to each character! In one of the recent articles I read, it talked about how Melanie can say so much with so little words or no words at all. That is so true, but Kat has also shown us many sides to Nicole and to her own acting versatility! I put Kat right up there with Melanie! How lucky are we that these incredible actresses can tell a story in so many ways! My favorite moments in the episode are the Best Friend moments that take place in the Gate Room. Lines like: “Whatever you are, you’re my ass!”, “No, we’re two friends.”, “Best friends. She said it first, there’s no take-backs, right?”, “I can’t believe I may be stuck with you forever.”, “Actually, only you can. It has to be you, Wynonna. It was always going to be you.”, and “Don’t you dare leave her alone!” are only a few quotes from the dialog over several scenes with Wynona and Nicole that stole my heart! These two have come a long way and we can only hope to have such a “Ride or Die” friend in our life! Crazy, crazy good!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Docstache –</b> So here’s the thing: I tend to focus all my attention on Doc Holliday and the majority of the time everyone else becomes a blur. But I’ll tell you what, Kat ALWAYS grabs my attention when she goes all evil. I loved her Maeve portrayal in S3. And she was BADASS in "Friends In Low Places." I see a lot of natural, acting ability when she goes evil...even a little twinkle in her eye. You can definitely tell she loves being the Big Bad. Also, her version of evil reminds me of being around someone who has done a bunch of coke. I think Waverly said something about "Why does evil you always talk a lot?!"</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Kayla – </b>I hit this a bit in my answer to question #1, but WOW that lady sure can act. There were three moments from the episode that had me smiling like a girl on her first trip to Dollywood. First, the scene with Wynonna before Wyn jumps through the mystical BBD portal to the garden. The tear stained cheeks, the selflessness of knowing that Wynonna can’t do what she needs to do if she’s dragging dead weight with a broken leg behind her (no many how many tricep dips she does). When her voice cracks when she says “I just haven’t had a chance to tell Waverly yet” – this was such a beautiful parallel to episode one. We go from the “like I would tell YOU first” Nicole who thinks they are hours away from getting their angel back, to a Nicole who tells her best friend that she’s engaged, because Wynonna may be the only one she gets to tell. Second, a pissed off Eve dragging Waverly though the garden. We know from episodes like Jolene that Kat can play mean, but DAMN that girl can play straight up evil too. The sneaky facial expressions, the slinkiness of her movements. Even the way she tosses Waverly around just really sell to the viewer that this is one bad bitch demon. Who can ROCK a flower suit. The last moment, OF COURSE, is the reunion outside of the Homestead. The lip quivers. The blinking away of tears. The mouth hung open in disbelief. The voice crack and stumbling over words when she asks, “Are you real?” The emotion she brought to that scene is the best I’ve seen from her. Again, just so PROUD!! </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Earpnado – </b>It’s pretty cool that the writers gave Kat such a heavy lift – what a testament to what they think of her as an actor. She’s an absolute force, and I’m glad that they’re letting her explore so many different corners of her talent. It’s like they said “Hey Kat can you play happy, angry, evil, horny, dramatic, funny, badass all in one ep?” and Kat was like “Fuck yeah” and they said “Cool cool also you’ll be naked most of the time ok byeeee”. And she knocked it out of the park, League of Their Own style. Except she didn’t drop anything (unless you count Nicole and Waverly’s clothes on the homestead foyer).</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------</div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>5. Life in Purgatory is clearly not as it was pre-Garden. Nicole had to “retreat” to the homestead, she’s trigger happy over any movement outside, and people are being hung on Main St. Who/what do you think is in charge of Purgatory and thus responsible for all this?</b></div><p><b>Lindsey</b> <b>–</b> That’s the question of the week ahead, isn’t it? Part of me thinks that Eve has to be involved in some way, but another part of me thinks some cult (of bad people? Vampires? Zombies?) has taken up residence in Purgatory. Maybe they were called to by Eve who is trying to exact her revenge on the GRT. I don’t know. SOMEONE or SOMETHING has turned Purgatory from a sleepy supernatural town into the Wild West. Some malignant force. I am especially interested to see Chrissy Nedley and her explanation for the gallows. Also, where the hell is Nedley? Maybe I WILL get my “get off my lawn Nedley” after all! </p><p><b>Jody –</b> Ummm, this question clearly makes my head hurt, as noted in my response to question 3. </p><p><b>Office –</b> Well, I did answer earlier that I thought we’d see Eve again in Purgatory and, in fact, I think we’ll see her now. Because who could be responsible for kids playing hockey under gallows? Eve. It’s Eve. The portal that Eve was booted through brought her back to a time 18 months, 3 weeks, and 4 days ago. She kidnapped Nedley and threw him in a basement with Mercedes where they are exchanging stories about how terrible it is to be attacked by demonic duck-sized creatures with more than four legs and then have their faces stolen. So, long story short, Eve looks like Nedley. This adds to Nicole’s angst to think that not only are all her friends gone, but the one that’s still here (Nedley) has turned his back on Nicole and also on kindness and instituted this brutal, dystopian Purgatory. Yes, I am sure I’m right: it’s definitely Eve wearing Nedley’s form. (Narrator: no, Office was not sure at all, she’s really just making sh*t up as she goes).</p><p><b>Lynn –</b> Well, I know I’m wrong because I always am, but as I stated in the 3rd question, I think when Eve was booted out of the Garden, she returned to Purgatory in human form (not sure who yet) to start raising hell and creating chaos. Nicole retreated to the homestead to keep it safe because the crazies were going to destroy it! It sure is going to be interesting to hear what has transpired while they were gone all those months!</p><p>But if that’s not the case, maybe it’s the rogue government agency (BBD maybe?) that swooped in and evacuated the town? When the big bad Bulshar was defeated, they decided to no longer nuke the town, bring the people back, and send in an army to run everything? Maybe it’s a combination of both? ***Throws hands up in the air***I don’t really know?*** </p><p><b>Docstache –</b> Since there’s no way in hell I’ll ever get this right, I’m gonna say either Bunny is in charge, drunk with power, & just hangin peeps right and left or...and this is pretty much just me self-indulging, BoBo Del Rey is back. Like what if during that whole Bulshar snakebite thing the curse wasn’t 100% broken yet and Wynonna’s heart stopped beating for a millisecond before Doc sucked the poison out, and therefore BoBo the revenant was resurrected and now is running shit in Purgatory? I know there are a million billion reasons why that’s not plausible. I just want BoBo back.</p><p><b>Earpnado</b> <b>–</b> It’s cute that you think we could predict anything that is coming next. I’ve given up even trying. The bus goes where it goes, I just try to hang on and not drink too many chestnut lattes so I don’t have to pee too often. </p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><div><b>6. Once Waverly realized that Nicole was actually Eve in disguise, she seemed to fully embrace her ‘destiny’ and sat on the throne in order to keep Eve trapped. What are your thoughts about Waverly’s behavior while she was in Guardian mode?</b></div><p><b>Lindsey – </b>I think that as soon as Waverly realized that the figure in front of her WASN’T Nicole she began to feel more of a pull by the garden “force.” As long as “Nicole” was there she still had a strong tether to her life back in Purgatory. Once that string was snapped she seemed to be overwhelmed by the garden’s insistence that she fulfill her birthright. Maybe the garden needed her to despair before it could really keep her. IDK, that seems strange even to my eyes…I have to wonder just how strong the garden’s pull on her was. Even once Wynonna showed up and convinced her to leave she still had to physically pull Waverly off the throne. I feel like no one other than Wynonna had enough influence to break through the garden haze and bring her home. Huh….exactly like Nicole said. Nifty. </p><p><b>Jody – </b>I think she was the failsafe and did what was needed to save humanity: once the garden is threatened, go into survivor mode and follow 7 simple steps.</p><p>1 - Let your vampire friend know that you will not let Eve leave her prison. Check. <br />2 - Place your hands on said vampire’s head and cause him to scream in pain so he will not try to stop you. Check.<br />3 - Go towards throne and sit in chair by climbing over top of said chair (why not just walk around to the front of chair and sit???). Check.<br />4 - Announce aloud to no one that you are the failsafe. Check.<br />5 - Argue with your sister about being the heir and talk about destiny. Check.<br />6 - Decide to say screw it and live your own damn life. Check<br />7 - Exit garden. CHECK</p><p>Yup, this all makes sense.</p><p><b>Office – </b>Okay, I’m going to say it: I. Did. Not. Like. Guardian!Waverly. She scared the fudgenuggets out of me! She went all head squeeze on Doc, she bounced Wynonna right off the throne platform, and she was clearly in control of the wind itself as her hair looked AMAZING blowing all over the place like that, I mean, WOW (lol). But no, really, Waverly was cold and emotionless on that throne. The whole ‘Guardians aren’t allowed to love’ and the pure lack of care she seemed to have for anyone (until Wynonna broke through to her by bringing up Nicole). Waverly has always been such the epitome of sunshine and warmth, so to see her so cold was hard. I… I hope the throne never gets her in its thralls again, and I will always be wary knowing it might still be out there calling to her. *side eye*</p><p><b>Lynn – </b>We have seen, as the seasons have progressed, that these characters have built a foundation of love, trust, friendship and family. There is nothing Wynonna, Waverly, Doc, Nicole, and Jeremy wouldn’t do for each other! When Waverly figured out that Garden Nicole was Eve and Eve made it perfectly clear that she was going to kill all of them, Waverly did not hesitate to step up on that throne to protest her family. She saw what shape-shifter Eve was capable of and her duty as the Guardian was forefront in her mind! Waverly knows she must keep Eve trapped in the garden. Thankfully, after Eve is booted by Doc and Wynonna’s heart-felt reminder that Waverly has a family, she asks for help! These Earp women understand duty and honor, but also understand they are better together! We is the Team!</p><p><b>Docstache –</b> I was not down with Waves doing the whole BoBo-Brain-Fry thing to Doc. That Angel Power dealio is still very new to her and I’d assume she doesn’t know her own strength yet, so she could have easily taken Doc DOWN. I mean she took BoBo down, so why not a vampire? So basically, Waverly and I are in a fake fight right now & I'm not speaking to her.</p><p><b>Kayla –</b> Speaking of, WTF did she do to Doc?! It looked a lot like what she did to Bobo, but Doc seemed to be relatively unscathed afterward. Anyway, back on track, I think that we saw some of Waverly in Guardian mode when she was on earth. In 3.12, she just showed up at the stairs with no recollection of how she got there. She told Charlie/Julian that he would have to tie her up to keep her from going there, like she knew in her human mind that she needed to stay away to be safe, but that her angel tendencies would take over and take her to the stairs (but I think her stair aversion is like, totally gone now). If she was having Guardian mode flashes on earth, it makes so much sense that those would be intensified in the garden. You can tell by the way she looks at Wynonna that she wants to get up, but that she can’t. Yet Wyn slips Julian’s ring on her finger, and suddenly she has autonomy again? And his ring is also what gave her angel powers on earth? It seems like the ring brings back your humanity while in the garden, and bring back your angel powers while on earth. Is that ring the way that Julian was able to descend from his post to “take the stairs” in the Gibson greenhouse? I think we shall see!</p><p><b>Earpnado –</b> She definitely didn’t seem to be fully able to control what was happening to her in Guardian mode, so I’m glad that Waverly was still in there enough to react to Wynonna’s…proposal? Also no wonder everyone on this show has a secret wife, they literally can’t stop proposing to each other. Although if I was surrounded by people who looked like that I guess I’d propose to everyone every day too.</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><div><b>7. Last week we talked about a potential role-reversal for the Earp sisters, with Waverly being elevated to the ‘special’ one. Now that they seem to have put their own respective curses behind them what do you think is next for them? Will shedding those burdens free them to live their lives or will whatever is going on in Purgatory keep them from moving forward?</b></div><p><b>Lindsey</b><b> –</b> Somehow I feel like the Earps are never going to be able to just sit in rocking chairs on the front porch. Something is ALWAYS going to be threatening them or Purgatory. Curse or no curse they have taken up the mantle as protectors of their little town. I do think they move forward, putting the Earp curse behind them, which is freeing in some ways. I also think that Waverly isn’t quite done being the Guardian yet. Eve is still out there, wearing her girlfriend’s face. You know she is going to come back around to torture them some more. I do think that during the second go round Team Earp will ALL be around to bring the pain. </p><p><b>Jody –</b> Again, did you not see my answer to question 3??? They clearly need to figure out how to fix what is going on in Purgatory before creepy bleeds-from-his-eyes Doc marries Eve/fake Nicole. FYI, I am mostly joking here, but this show is crazy enough that some of this could be true :)</p><p><b>Office –</b> Yeah, the potential Earp Sisters role-reversal lasted for less than a full episode, surprise surprise, I was wrong again! Now, in this ep there was still talk of Wynonna being ‘the one’ -- Nicole said, “They (Doc & Waverly) need the Earp Heir. … ONLY you (Wynonna) can – it HAS to be YOU, Wynonna.” And Waverly also referred to Wynonna as The Champion. However, Wynonna brushed this aside and implored them to live their own lives. Nevertheless, that doesn’t change the fact that Wynonna *is* still the Heir, magic gun or not. As for ‘living their own lives’, well I think someone in this show once said that ‘Sometimes, life chooses for us’. So, yeah, I don’t foresee that circumstances will allow them to live a normal life, but I also think they’re more okay with that fate than they’ve ever been. They still have a mission and a duty that life has chosen for them. But they also have each other, which they have chosen for themselves.</p><p>And speaking of ‘having each other which they have chosen for themselves’, the Earp Sister moment I might have loved the most was near the end when Wynonna smiled when she told Doc that they both know where Waverly went first. Wynonna’s attitude is not just begrudging acceptance of Nicole’s presence, but it’s absolute trust of Nicole with Waverly now, trust in a way she’s never trusted anyone else before to look after and care for Waverly. There’s no jealousy, there’s just love, so much love, for both Waverly and Nicole. *blackout from feels*</p><p><b>Lynn – </b>Oh lord! Shedding burdens only leads to more burdens! There is no way our heroes are coming home to the welcome they deserve from the people of Purgatory! Have you seen any of the episodes from previous seasons? What I am banking on is that our family of heroes finds a way to take Purgatory back and maybe, just maybe, they can secure a little peace and happiness together! Until the next big bad comes along!</p><p><b>Docstache – </b>It’s Wynonna Earp, there’s no such thing as just living their lives! There are going to be monsters and mayhem for sure. The only thing I hope they have moved past is using Doc as the punching bag for all things wrong. He saved Waverly over and over again in that damn garden. The girl would legit be dead if it wasn’t for Doc. And no Waverly=no sex stairs, so all hail Doc Holliday!!</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>I think throughout the series so far, that we have seen that fate and curses (and secret wives) have been outside forces that have seriously altered our gang’s ability to make decisions for themselves. Wynonna had a duty to send all revenants back to hell, and Dolls as the “boss” figure was responsible for enforcing that duty. Like when Wynonna didn’t want to kill the clockmaker, but it was her “job?” Then in season 2, we found that she doesn’t need to kill the revenants to break the curse, because BBD is on the case. She just needs to sign a blood contract and kill all the demons that entered the Triangle. In season 3 we find that it is Waverly’s duty to protect humanity. That she was put through a test and passed, and she is humanity’s only saving grace. That is what I think is so beautiful about Wynonna telling Waverly that its time to live for themselves. This curse has dictated their entire lives to that point, its time for our Earp girls to make their own decisions. Though it looks like maybe next week they’ll be walking into Nicole’s world, and they’ll be a nice role reversal where the Earps are trying to catch up to Sheriff Haught.</p><p><b>Earpnado</b><b> –</b> I can’t tell if throwing Bulshar’s ring was the end of that part of the story or a relic that will come back to haunt us later, just when we’ve forgotten about it. Given that we don’t know where Eve really is and there are MONSTERS in the next episode, I’m positive that nothing easy is coming. I’m sure they still have a metric fuckton of crazy in front of them. A crazy they apparently plan to fight with super soakers and t-shirt cannons, in case you needed proof that this show plays by literally zero rules.</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><div><b>8. What question didn’t we ask that you think we should have and what is the answer to it?</b></div><p><b>Lindsey</b><b> –</b> What do you think the effects of Nicole’s isolation is going to have on her relationships with the rest of Team Earp going forward?</p><p>Hooboy…18 months, 3 weeks, and 4 days. Alone. Not knowing if your girlfriend and your family are ever going to come back to you. A THREAT that forces you to retreat to the homestead and fortify it. A leg that was broken in three places. There is a LOT to unpack there. </p><p>First of all, I have this head cannon of Nicole limping around the homestead in a cast and then after 8 weeks taking a saw and cutting it off herself. Anyone else? Look, Nicole has GOT to have some post-traumatic stress. How that manifests going forward is going to be interesting. Does she not want to let Waverly out of her sight? Is she worried that at any point they are all going to disappear again? All of those would be valid points of view based on her past reality. My only hope is that we don’t lose the Nicole I love. I would really be sad if she were to become bitter and emotionally hard/distant. I DO want to see what she went through though. And I hope we get a glimpse into that. Also, what is her status with the PSD? Is there even a Sheriff’s department anymore?!? </p><p><b>Jody – </b>LOADS! </p><p>* How come Eve was able to move BEFORE Waverly got off the throne, when Doc showed up after Waverly mind-crushed him? Rewatch this scene - I don't think it is because Waverly has doubts. Last we see Doc before this, Waverly has mind-crushed him. How come he was able to wake up and start fighting Eve as if nothing happened?</p><p>* Why throw the ring back into the garden?</p><p>* Why did Doc have Waverly’s satchel and book?</p><p>* Why did Doc throw the satchel into the well?</p><p>* Where the hell is Nedley?</p><p><b>Office – </b>There are some obvious ones: Where is Jeremy? Where is Robin? Where is Nedley (other than in a basement swapping stories with Mercedes)? Where is Rachel in all this? Why are they using PVC piping to make gallows rather than the standard wood of the old west? Am I going to have to read all about the space-time continuum to understand the rest of this season? Are Waverly/Nicole in the same Purgatory as Doc/Wynonna? Has Nicole started seeing someone else in the last 18 months (my guess? Yes! Because I love pain and angst!)? BUT, I’m going to focus on this question because we deserve nice things: How much did your heart explode when Waverly looked deeply into Nicole’s eyes and said something she rarely says: “I love you.”? Answer: Completely. My heart completely exploded. *aklsdjfha;dshg*</p><p><b>Lynn – </b>I have no further questions because I have used up my quota of guesses for the other seven! But, I really do wonder who else besides Chrissy Nedley are we going to see back in Purgatory? Willa perhaps? Just asking for a few friends!</p><p><b>Docstache – </b>What are you excited about in 403?</p><p>Doc. Holliday’s. Leather. Jacket. And. Gloves. I have fantasized about this look for four years. My fave movie of all time is Crybaby. And that movie started my whole love of hot dudes in biker jackets. I legit did a photoshop of Doc AS Crybaby. And it looked pretty much how Doc looks in that jacket. I am so fucking ready for this.</p><p><b>Kayla – </b>I think that thing Waverly said about time being a flat circle, and that she has ALWAYS been in the garden, and will ALWAYS be in the garden is going to come back to bite us in our flat-throne-sitting-tushies. That’s as much as I’ve got for now (because see answers 1 and 2 !!!!)</p><p><b>Earpnado – </b>Q - Did being around an actual child slow Wynonna’s sex jokes down? </p><p>A - Glad you asked. No, no it did not. If anything, she made 61% more.</p><p><br /></p>~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-76797128734115195012020-07-30T12:23:00.001-04:002020-07-30T14:25:33.341-04:00Round the Fire Pit: Season 4 Ep 1 of Wynonna Earp<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Welcome to the first ever 'Round the Fire Pit: a Round Table Discussion of Wynonna Earp! </div>
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So, what is this? Well, basically, Lindsey (@xfbard) and I (@nedleysoffice) will come up with several questions each week after the episode airs (question can range from the serious to the ridiculous!). We will then send those questions to 5 Earpers we recruit. When we get all the answer back (also frequently ranging from the serious to the ridiculous!) we will compile the answers and present them here. </div>
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The seven participants (us included), on whom we bestow all our thanks for agreeing to participate in this little adventure, are (in alphabetical order by twitter name): </div>
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We do hope you enjoy our takes as we all had a blast answering the questions! And please, feel free to drop comments to any/all of us. :) So, without further ado...</div>
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<b>1. After such a long hiatus what where your initial feelings upon seeing the show back on our screens? </b></div>
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<b>Lynn –</b> Wow, I had so many feelings going into Sunday night’s episode! So much so, that the entire day I felt overwhelmed by my emotions. I am extremely proud that we got this amazing show back on the air! Thankful for all the Earpers around the world who banded together to fight the good fight. The strength of so few to turn the tide in such a positive way! I had Faith from the very beginning that Wynonna Earp would come back to us! Most of all, profoundly grateful that the show is back on my screen!</div>
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<b>Lindsey –</b> Elation, glee, overwhelming happiness. I feel like the first five minutes were a complete blur and then things started to slow down a bit. The last two years have been A LOT. The fight, the uncertainty, the sense of pride when we won. And then COVID! I mean, what MORE does our little show have to overcome to get on the air?!? It all led up to a moment where Wynonna was finally back on our screens, gorgeous hair a-flowing, and I was just SO FREAKING HAPPY! We did this, friends. And now we get to sit back, sip some whiskey, and just bask in the glory that is Wynonna Freaking Earp!</div>
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<b>Jody –</b> Pure joy and triumph. Oh, and fear-fear for what Emily and the writers are going to put us through this season! That said, I am ready to feel all the feels (fear included).</div>
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<b>Earpnado –</b> You really gonna come in hot with FEELINGS? Who do you think you are, Wynonna Earp S4E1? FINE. I watched the SYFY countdown clock in the bottom left corner of the screen leading up to the episode, and when it hit all zeros I immediately got full on, full body chills. It was a literal physical reaction to the fact that all of the fighting and waiting lead to this very minute…or maybe I have COVID19. But really, the thought of countless Earpers scattered in so many different places yet sitting in that moment together - at a time when there’s so much separation in the world - was a feeling I can’t even put into words. We’ve been saying “we fought and we won” for over a year, but the victory parade started in that moment. Then I saw Melanie in leather pants again and felt warm. Also drunk.</div>
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<b>Office –</b> It felt… it just felt so familiar. And when they said, “Previously on Wynonna Earp” it was almost as if no time had passed at all; like I had just watched the finale last week (okay, so I HAD just watched the finale last week, but that’s not the point). I also felt this amazing sense of peace, as strange as that sounds; a sense of accomplishment, a sense of pride, and a sense of just pure joy for all of us – those of us watching and those of us on the screen. And I just smiled and smiled and smiled some more when the closing credits rolled because I knew we get to do this again next week.</div>
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<b>Docstache –</b> Is the show even ON my screen if Doc is not on it? I think I should be given a medal for waiting til HALFWAY THROUGH THE SHOW before I saw my beloved Holliday again! It was freakin torture! All day I was giddy like a junior high girl waiting for a boy to call. In the hour leading up to the premiere, my heart was legit racing. I think my subconscious was half expecting Doc to reach through the screen and embrace me for dear life! But despite having to wait a million billion minutes for Doc in 401, his entrance was epically perfect. ...Though he could do with less clothing, and many more locks blowin in the breeze. But Winter blah blah Winter.</div>
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<b>Kayla –</b> A little something like “AHHHHHH ITS STARTING ITS STARTING, ITS F@$%ING BACK ON MY TV… uh oh that throne looks ominous.”</div>
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<b>2. Waverly was faced with choosing from four books: Wynonna Earp, Doc Holliday, Waverly Gibson, and Nicole Haught. Which book do you think she chose and why? </b></div>
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<b>Lynn –</b> This really is the million-dollar question, isn’t it! At first thought, I picked Nicole’s book. Then my mind shifted to Wynonna. But my final answer (and please do not bet anything on it, because I am rarely right when it comes to guessing on this show) is Waverly Gibson. I feel like she took her own book hoping to get answers to all the questions running through her head about who she really is. Waverly craves knowledge and she knows so little about her father and wants to know more.</div>
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<b>Lindsey –</b> My heart wants me to say Nicole’s book, but my head wins out here. I think she chose her own. Waverly wants to know where she came from, she wants to know what her purpose in the garden really is and how she is supposed to wield these new found Angel powers. Maybe she thinks her book has the answers she is seeking. A path to enlightenment if you will. I find it very interesting that hers actually says Waverly Gibson and not Waverly Earp or whatever Julian’s last name is (Charles? Why do I think it’s Charles?). That means something. I think whatever is in those books is powerful. I also think the garden is manipulating her, and making her choose is just part of that manipulation. She said it herself, she didn’t know why she said sitting on the throne was her “birthright” and/or her “destiny.” Those are big words with big meanings. None of which I think are going to turn out to be a good thing for our sweet Waverly.</div>
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<b>Jody –</b> So, my answer changes depending on when you ask me :) Initially, I thought it was Nicole since right after she chose, Nicole fell threw the grate and maybe died/was reborn? But then I thought of course it had to be Wynonna because this show is first a love story between sisters, and then I kept reading other theories on twitter and now I just don’t know. I choose Nicole. I mean Waverly. I mean Wynonna...who knows? As much as I love to theorize, I also love giving up and finding out as the story unfolds.</div>
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<b>Earpnado –</b> Every chance Waverly has had she’s chosen Wynonna. Plus sisters LOVE to read each other’s shit without permission. But I guess she’s also trying not to forget Haught, so she could’ve chosen that book to help her remember. Then again she’s usually selfless and knows Doc came to save her, so maybe she chose his book. Or she chose her own because she thinks it will help her get out. I guess although I could argue all of them, my gut says Wynonna. My groin says Haught. But that’s just a tattoo.</div>
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<b>Office –</b> I have talked myself in circles on this one, thinking that she had a legitimate reason to pick every single one. I am extremely intrigued, however, with the Waverly *Gibson* book. Waverly went by the name ‘Gibson’ only in a timeline where Wynonna had been erased/didn’t exist. And both Waverly & Doc seemed to be struggling to remember both Wynonna and Nicole. Are they being set up to be in a timeline where neither Wynonna or Nicole exists or is remembered? For that reason, I going to say that Waverly took Doc’s book – his might be the only person’s name that was familiar other than her own. As a slight aside, how odd that Waverly was trying to remember Nicole as red hair, brown eyes, and a Stetson – something Nicole hasn’t worn since Season 1.</div>
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<b>Docstache –</b> I have thought about this for two days now and I HAVE NO IDEA. Like i watched the book grab several times trying to analyze by stretch of arm which she took. All I came up with is the only one I’m pretty sure she did NOT take is Doc’s. But also, we don’t know what’s in those books. What if it’s “Pick the one that dies?” or “Who is Docstache’s favorite?” If we know anything, we know this show likes to lead us on like the good, white trash ho, tease that it is.</div>
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<b>Kayla –</b> My initial instinct was Wynonna, because the bond of the Earp sisters has been such a major driving force in the show. But after thinking for more than 0.5 seconds – I think she chose Doc. Her face when she realized that Doc was still a vampire in the Garden is what solidified it for me. She knows herself, Wynonna, and Nicole, but she seeks to gain the most from Doc’s book (assuming these books are ‘books of wisdow’ of sorts BUT WHO KNOWS WHAT IN THERE MAYBE ITS DOC’S MUSTACHE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE).</div>
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<b>Lynn –</b> Well for me there were three that stood out! 1. Tacos are Tasty! Because it is one of my favorite sayings! I'm just so glad to hear it again! 2. Nobody uses this Couch! Well, how can I not mention this one! The reference to the WayHaught couch is a nod to just how good and solid this relationship really is! 3. What the Romans call Wynonna Interruptus! What a very cool shout out to the fandom! We have been tweeting about Wynonna’s timing forever and having Nicole voice our sentiment was priceless!</div>
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<b>Jody –</b> I think my favorites from the episode were all delivered by Nedley (it feels like I’ve been waiting for 2 years, don’t f*ck with my family, and still not looking at your ass). Probably because Greg delivers them so well :)</div>
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<b>Earpnado –</b> Honestly it felt like a lot of these came from Nedley. “Still not looking at your ass” got me pretty good and also makes me think Nedley might be a compulsive liar. “I feel like I’ve been standing here for 2 years” was just the right level of wink wink to the Fight for Wynonna. And NOBODY EVER USES THIS COUCH?! I guess maybe he’s right that no one uses it for like, regular sitting.</div>
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<b>Office –</b> The callbacks were constant and amazing. How could one not just cackle and LOVE Nedley’s dry delivery of, “I feel like I’ve been standing here for two years.”? That line was perfection. And, OF COURSE, Nedley’s “Nobody f*cks with our family.” But, I’m going to go with when Wynonna & Nedley got to the base of the stairs and Wynonna said, “I can’t mess this up.” And Nedley responded not entirely convincingly, “You won’t.” I just feel that was Emily talking to herself there. She has spoken about the pressure to do right by Earpers that fought so hard; well, I’m here to say that just seeing them back on our screen is doing right by us, so I’ll say more confidently, “You won’t.”</div>
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<b>Kayla –</b> The reference to Nedley’s couch really got me, but who could really say why… (*WAYHAUGHT*WAYHAUGHT*WAYHAUGHT*).</div>
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<b>Lindsey –</b> Yeah, it actually does a little bit. Look, Doc has a LOT of bad behaviors to make up for, going back to before HE chose to become a vampire. Going up the stairs after Waverly doesn’t erase all the hurt he’s caused. Do I think that him being a vampire makes that harder going forward? Yes, absolutely. Having Waverly miraculously heal him with her tears (in the greenhouse) would have been an easy “fix.” Now he has to start living with his decision and showing everyone who lost faith in him that he deserves redemption. His gaining entry also shows that maybe the garden isn’t concerned with purity of spirit, but something else entirely. Untapped power, who knows? We shall see. </div>
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<b>Jody –</b> No, because my latest theory is the garden isn’t the garden. It’s hell. Booyah! Ps, I have since reread this and have changed my mind...again. Pps, I’m back to my theory of it being hell. Ask me next week and I will tell you something different :)</div>
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<b>Earpnado –</b> Literally everything on this show surprises me. First because the writers are fucking brilliant gorgeous assholes and second because I’m usually drunk the first time I watch. But I think it feels right for Doc to be not human while he’s in the garden with Waverly. They’re these two powerful, magical beings, and yet in the first episode they needed human blood from Weird Guy (RIP) to save them. At some points I actually forgot that Doc was a vampire b/c SO MUCH HAPPENED in this episode. At the end of the day I’m OK with Doc being immortal in whatever way he needs to be because it’s less likely that they’ll kill him off. Again.</div>
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<b>Office –</b> Right?!?! Didn’t Wynonna say to him that he couldn’t pass through that wavy boundary onto the stairs because he’s not mortal? Maybe she was just guessing? There had also been speculation that the fact that Waverly’s tear had fallen on Doc had perhaps ‘cured’ him of his vampireness. So, yes, seeing him all vampy was surprising. But… perhaps only Garden!Doc is still a vampire (or he’s been made to believe he is). Again, it’s as if they are regressing back through time somehow and, like Waverly talking about Season 1 Nicole, Doc was at that moment kind of Season 3 Doc.</div>
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<b>Lynn –</b> I do not think there will be a role reversal. Each one of this “family” of demon hunters, this band of crazy characters, has always had his/her own strengths to bring to the group. Strengths that have nothing to do with a magic gun, being an angel, or anything else. I see Wynonna and Waverly finding their true selves, finding their inner strength, finding that working together with their “found family” has and always will make them stronger! This crew will continue to battle any demon that comes their way, with Wynonna leading the way! Heroes always win!</div>
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<b>Lindsey –</b> In my opinion this is a big deal in Earp land. At first Wynonna didn’t want the mantle of being “special,” but then, as she settled into the role she used it to define who she was. Now that is gone. Wynonna has said that without Peacemaker and the curse she is nothing. She found purpose in bringing Waverly home, but what happens then? What happens if Waverly doesn’t want to come home? Does she let her sister go, become the “guardian of the garden?” I don’t think so. Ultimately I think Waverly does eventually come home, but I think that whatever newfound angel power she retains or whatever negative influence the garden has on her (and the repercussions of the decisions she made while in there) has the potential to cause friction between them. How does Wynonna reconcile being “just Wynonna” when her sister becomes whatever it is she is becoming? Something MORE. Wynonna thrives on being THE ONE, can she handle just being a side-kick if that is what it comes down to? I think it will be hard for her. I also think that any rift between the two sisters lasts at least until mid-season. It’s a super interesting power flip. I think we will get a sample of how it’s going to look about 35 minutes into episode two. </div>
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<b>Jody –</b> Oooohhh, great question! After the trailer, someone jokingly said maybe Waverly is the big baddie this season and I can’t stop getting that out of my head (although right now, I think the big baddie is Black Badge). Also, Emily said something like yes, they may all find/save each other again, but at what cost? So, getting back to your question, maybe a part of Waverly doesn’t want to be saved (remember, she initially thought she should be heir!), and maybe she will resent those who save her. Or maybe not. Either way, it’s going to be so much fun watching Waverly go dark.</div>
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<b>Earpnado –</b> I feel like Wynonna would tell you that she was never the “special” Earp. Everyone else felt that she was, but her sights have always been set on Waverly (and Willa I guess, when she like…shot her). I think Wynonna misses having the weapon that made her feel badass and now will have to discover if the badassery came from the gun or from herself. She seemed to be more worried about who she is without her family though, and what purpose she serves if she isn’t protecting them. I for one am looking forward to more magical Waverly and whatever she is going to bring to their dynamic. As for Wynonna, I’m positive that she is still the tie that binds the team together. Waverly is her sister, Haught is her BEST FRIEND, Doc is her child’s father, and Jeremy is her friend and remaining link to Dolls. She’ll be fine, she’s got a mouthful of gasoline and a pen drawer full of knives.</div>
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<b>Office –</b> Yeah. This… well frankly kind of disorienting change really did start in the finale of S3 when Wynonna was talking about there always being two options: the primary and the alternate. Waverly said, “Am I your backup?” and Wynonna responds, “I think we both know, I’m yours.” At this point, it certainly appears that Waverly is the more ‘powerful’ of the sisters in that she’s still a half angel and has whatever supernatural powers that come with that while Wynonna showed up with very non-supernatural prison shives and beaver blasters to fight zombies. And yet… I still really feel like Wynonna is the big sister not just in years but in experience and maturity and street smarts. And maybe this is an unpopular opinion but I do think that Waverly, Athena love her, still has some growing up to do. So, I DO think it will be interesting to see if they continue this role reversal for the season (with Waverly being ‘the special one’) and how Waverly handles it.</div>
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<b>Docstache –</b> I don’t know if it is a role reversal because shit is fuckered up in that garden. I mean Waverly herself is like “Whoa, why did I say that,” immediately after saying “destiny...birthright.” Based on the fact that they change back to S3E1 Doc & Waverly clothes, I’m going with things aren’t quite what they seem in that garden. But to play along with the question, I don’t think there will be a complete role reversal. I mean Wynonna IS Wynonna. Waverly is all destiny/birthright, but who is the one needing to be rescued? Supernatural or not, Wynonna cares a fuck ton for Waverly and will do whatever she can for her babygirl.</div>
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<b>Kayla –</b> In a recent rewatch, I noticed that in episode 1.03 Doc says “Because if anybody is gonna clear the Earp name and pull this place out of misery… it sure as hell ain’t gonna be the heir’s pitiful little sister.” BUT IT IS THOUGH!! I think that Wynonna is going to experience some serious growing pains this season. With her sister being (HOPEFULLY) newly engaged, losing her Slayer-esque special powers, and no more peacemaker, she needs to find who she is under these new circumstances. But one thing remains – our whiskey loving, quippy, snarky, kickass Wynonna is back and arguably better than ever.</div>
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<b>Lindsey –</b> I think Garden!Nicole isn’t really OUR Nicole. I think she is some sort of regressed version of the Nicole we know. An apparition of the Nicole we know, fleshed out just enough to make Waverly think it’s her. In the preview Waverly asks “is it really you?” and her response is “who else would I (it) be?” Yeah, that just doesn’t sit right with me. That isn’t a Nicole answer. Just look at her blank stare when Doc calls her Sheriff Haught. It seems to me that she has no idea who he is or what he is talking about. If she were really herself don’t you think she would have been calling for Waverly or Doc as soon as her bare feet hit the garden floor? I do think that this Nicole has some link to regular Nicole and that regular Nicole is experiencing some sort of AU craziness. I also think that at some point next week they will sync up and it will be OUR Nicole for a brief time. Just long enough to break our WayHaught hearts (see my answer to Q8 below). Ultimately, I think physically our Nicole is on the floor at the bottom of wherever that grate she fell through goes. Injured and unconscious. As to her purpose, I think that she is a manifestation of the garden. It is manipulating Waverly’s relationship with Nicole to somehow get her to stay. To sit on the throne. </div>
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<b>Jody –</b> As someone who isn’t religious, I found myself having a lot of conversations with people about biblical stories this week. I think Nicole is naked because she is representing the traditional story of Adam in the garden, or maybe she is supposed to be the tree of life? Or tethered to some evil tree (yes, I believe some trees are evil! See my comments below question 8). By the way, apparently these are all normal sentences to write when discussing Wynonna Earp. There are so many theories about this (and so much research being done) that it blows my mind a bit. I guess I think she is there to tempt Waverly, although I am not sure if she is there to tempt the new Waverly or the old Waverly. As for the coat, it’s nice and warm and all, but I prefer Nicole in the blue sheriff’s shirt with tie please ;)</div>
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<b>Earpnado –</b> I can only assume (and am most likely wrong) that she’s some sort of representation of temptation or trick to test Waverly in some way. But I also spent my whole life thinking gardens were green and warm and full of plants and the writers were like lol here’s some snow and concrete and a hissing skin meatball on a chain. Either way, if its using Naked Nicole as temptation, the garden has my Gentle Perv stamp of approval. And I guess it’s OK if she wears Doc’s trench coat throughout ep 2. Now that Doc’s a daddy too maybe they can share clothes more often.</div>
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<b>Office –</b> I have no idea what role Nicole will play. I really don’t. BUT, I will say this: the crazy guy in the Escape Room said that the … whatever it is down there … needs to be fed. It needs to be fed with blood. With fresh blood. With fresh human blood. As far as we know, Nicole is now the only human in the Garden. Waverly isn’t human (she’s half angel). Doc isn’t human (he’s at least part vampire). So, I do see the possibility of setting something up where Waverly must choose between ‘her destiny’ which would require pleasing the beast in the Garden with fresh human blood (aka Nicole) or choosing Nicole. I’m pretty sure what she would choose given that choice, but…</div>
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<li>So, I think that the biblical references cannot be ignored at this point, but I also don’t think for a moment that Emily will feel compelled to be constrained by those references or the stories we’ve been told/taught. Nevertheless, this is The Garden. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve never felt shame about being naked until they ate the apple. So, Nicole’s nekkidness could be representative of a lack of shame before some sort of ‘fall’ or some sort of ‘sin’.</li>
<li>Also, being naked is frequently referred to as ‘our birthday suit’ since that’s our condition when we are born. So maybe her nudity is representative of a birth/rebirth.</li>
<li>On the third hand, in The Terminator movies, no one could go through time wearing any clothing. So maybe she’s a terminator sent to this new time to hunt down John Connor.</li>
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<b>Docstache –</b> Nicole is the apple temptation and Waverly will be faced with having to resist tasting those sweet juices. I have no freaking clue, I just wanted to put that visual in all the wayhaught fans’ minds. You’re welcome. Oh and no, i think the coat will be her initial nakey cover-up, but then will create a modest, yet hint of sexy flower arrangement over all her lady bits. The amount of sexy that would be the equivalent to say, a few unbuttoned buttons if you will.</div>
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<b>Kayla –</b> I’ve spent more time reading the book of Genesis this week than I have in my entire life – and I still have NO IDEA what could be going on. We know that Nicole has a mini-arch in the storyline coming up, and I think the writers have something special for us up their sleeves. Waverly and Doc are not completely human, which was made clear in the episode, however assuming the BBD scientist weird guy was human, why wasn’t he as blissfully nude as Nicole? Why didn’t he have flowers coming out of his ass (literally)? Is the Nicole in the garden even the real Nicole, knowing what we know about alternate universes? All of this to say – I DON’T KNOW! But if a naked Nicole somehow represents Waverly’s temptation in the garden… I think we’re in for an interesting episode 2.</div>
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<b>Lynn –</b> I think Nedley getting bit was a way to send Wynonna out on her own. No “Nedley crutch” for her to lean on. A way for her to discover that she, too, is her own weapon! Yes, I totally agree that fighting 100 of anything is so very wrong! </div>
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<b>Lindsey –</b> Come on now, can we just leave Nedley alone?! The poor man has been shot six times, SIX! He doesn’t need to be jabbed by some sort of deranged garden crab. Although that does leave him in a position to stay in Purgatory and maybe become Neckerchief!Nedley once again!! Nedley has a part to play in New Purgatory, I can just feel it. My hope is that at some point he will brandish his Hawaiian shirt and shotgun and say “get off my lawn” to some random monster! And yes, if there are more than 5 duck sized monsters maybe get the hell out of dodge!</div>
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<b>Jody –</b> Poor Nedley! [insert crabs joke here]. But seriously, nothing else better happen to Nedley, because that would be unacceptable (I don’t care if it’s good storytelling).</div>
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<b>Earpnado –</b> Nedley getting crabs in S4 was surprisingly not on my bingo card. As a proud horse sized ducker since day one, I feel that we can finally put this argument to rest though. Plus its just Nedley’s luck that the only person left in Purgatory to take care of him is Mercedes. Somehow Haught, Kate, Jeremy – the badass fighters/geniuses – were taken from Purgatory but Mercedes managed to outsmart whoever it is that took everyone else and stay behind. I don’t know if even demon rodeos and chili cookoff debacles and mongoose bites could prepare him for being nursed by Mercedes. I said what I said.</div>
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<b>Office –</b> I am in denial that anything is wrong with Nedley. I’m not thinking about how that one little bite might spread and he might become a zombie. Nope, I’m not thinking about that AT ALL. I’m not thinking about the fact that he carried a pitchfork at the beginning which is traditionally carried by small town citizens hunting down monsters and how him having a pitchfork maybe foreshadowing of him being a monster and being hunted down. I’m not thinking about how this amazeballs dad who survived the Chili Cookout Debacle of ’05, The ‘Nobody Asked for This’ Production of The Full Monty, and has a Winged Maxipad angel atop his Christmas tree (probably) is in any danger. Nope, not thinking about any of that at all. Oh, and yes, no one should ever choose to fight 100 duck sized horses ever again.</div>
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<b>Kayla –</b> I don’t want to see what Nedley’s bite would look like had he fought one horse-sized crab! I still want to know where those little crabbies came from – there is nothing in the garden, so how could they have gotten out? Are they some sort of protection for the stairs (which, by the way, why the hell do they keep appearing and disappearing THEY ARE ARCHITECTURE)? I think something serious needed to happen to Nedley for Wynonna to embark on her journey to Monument alone, but if there’s one thing experienced Earpers know, it’s that everything comes together eventually. I’m interested to check back in with Nedley and Mercedes next week!</div>
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<b>Lynn –</b> A couple clothes questions stick out for me. <b>1. How did Nicole have a jacket on in the train car when clearly, she did not have one on in the kitchen?</b> Plus, she acted as if she was shocked by it on a couple of circumstances? <b>2. Why are Doc and Waverly in different clothes now than at the end of 3x12 when they entered the garden?</b> Plus, why do these clothes look like the ones they wore in the Jolene episode? Sorry, no answers. Just more questions to ponder that make my head hurt!</div>
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<b>Earpnado –</b> IDK what the question is, but the answer is daddy. Or fang nabbit. Or roof-beer. Or float like a butterface, swing like a three…some. Or any of the other 24834738 jokes/one-liners that they managed to shove into ONE EPISODE. I’ve re-watched like 7 times and still catch a new one every time. I was ready (no I wasn’t) for this episode to come out swinging and be absolutely bonkers, but I don’t think I was ready for “Doc 61’ing Weird Guy while Waverly gently milked his blood from his self-decapitated headless body in a concrete garden” bonkers. In fact, this episode was so bonkers that after two years of waiting for Valdez and a Peacemaker sword, I haven’t mentioned them once yet. So I guess I’ve answered your question about as well as the writers answered all of ours in episode one *wink, finger guns, drink*.</div>
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<b>Office –</b> Only about a billion!! Like, when Doc asks why Wynonna keeps referring to Nicole as ‘daddy’, who is going to explain it to him? And, okay, so, um, zombies. How about that!?!? And does the fact that Monument is 169 miles from Purgatory have any significance or are we just reading too much in to things?!?!</div>
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<b>Kayla –</b> I would like a space to scream about various aspects of each episode. For example,</div>
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WYNAUGHT ARE CANNON BEST FRIENDS, I’M FINE?!</div>
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BISEXUAL ANGEL. I FEEL SO SEEN.</div>
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~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-61650174917421392272016-10-14T20:41:00.003-04:002016-10-25T09:28:40.089-04:00New York Comic Con 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>What: </b>New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2016<br />
<b>Where: </b>Manhattan, NY<br />
<b>Cost: </b>Hours of anxiety waiting in the virtual waiting room to buy tickets then the cost of the tickets, plus the cost of over priced food, plus the cost of any extras (all worth it, though!)<br />
<b>Summary: </b> It's a utopian no-judgement zone where everything is unicorns and amazingness (except for the lines, oh the endless lines).<br />
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So, New York Comic Con. A year ago two of my friends went and had the grandest of times, even if for just a day. The rest of our group decided we needed to go. Through a lucky break, most of us were able to go on Saturday and Sunday and several of us were able to attend all four days. Each of us had a different agenda and different things we wanted to see. ALL of us had a ball. While the highlights for me were the signings with the Wynonna Earp group and photo ops I got to share with my friends, I didn’t buy the tickets with the expectation of either of those, and it is the entirety of the experience I will remember and treasure.<br />
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This post grew from a funny little ‘this is what xyz looks like…’ for a few funny things that I saw but quickly grew into a full account (well, at least a full smattering, if that’s even a thing) of my long weekend. <br />
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If you are at all interested in pop culture, I recommend attending a Comic Con; it’s a trip and a half.<br />
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So without further ado, this is what 4 days at NYCC 2016 looked like to me. :)<br />
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This is what your home-away-from home* (aka “the Queue Hall”) looks like.**</div>
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This is what a fully loaded Queue Hall looks like:</div>
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This is what I-Can-Haz-All-These-Things-Plz? (aka “the Show Floor” aka where all the vendors and publishers and other sellers set up) looks like to someone who is 6’8”:</div>
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This is what I-Can-Haz-All-These-Things-Plz (aka “the Show Floor”) looks like to someone who is 4’8”:</div>
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This is what rockin’ pink and being photobombed by Maleficent on the Show Floor looks like:</div>
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This is what Level 2 (that is, a massive hall which doesn’t appear to have an official name on the map and is really just a unfortunately confusing and crowded purgatory* that you’re required to go through if you want to go from the Queue Hall level to the Show Floor level or vice versa) looks like:</div>
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And this is what Level 2 looks like with a Super Hero looking out over it:</div>
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This is what needing to actually schedule time on your calendar to go to the bathroom while female looks like*</div>
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This is what NOT having the experience above looks like*:</div>
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*actual text from a friend of mine; yes I totally believe she sent it from exactly where she said she sent it from; my friends are awesome like that.</div>
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This is what line management at NYCC on Sunday looked like*:</div>
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*in other words, it wasn’t always stellar.</div>
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This is what a total geek* looks like hugging a BB-8 in some booth somewhere on the Show Floor.</div>
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*’Total geek’ might be me.</div>
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Speaking of total geekery and also in some booth somewhere on the Show Floor, this is what the utensils that any self-respecting Star Wars fan uses to eat Asian food look like (yes, those are light saber chopsticks):</div>
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This is what a totally awesome Steam Punk hat looks like:</div>
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This is what a child’s-toy-turn-the-stuff-of-nightmares looks like:</div>
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This is what the Funko booth selling exclusive NYCC merchandise at the end of the day while I look on longingly and wistfully, wishing I could have gotten the Golden Girls exclusive for a friend looks like*:</div>
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*was tempted to add tumbleweeds to this photo in post production but somehow resisted</div>
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This is what Peter Capaldi who just happens to walk by while you’re innocently standing in line at the IDW booth on the Show Floor waiting for the Wynonna Earp signing and then he high fives your friend, OMG you can’t make this stuff up!!!!!!!!!!! looks like:</div>
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This is what not-quite-as-exciting-as-Peter-Caaldi-but-still-super-exciting-to-an-X-Philes “I’m a Believer”/”I’m a Skeptic” free button swag looks like.</div>
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Speaking of innocently standing in line at the IDW booth on the Show Floor waiting for Wynonna Earp signing, this is what that looks like (OMG they’re all sooooooo genuine and friendly! *squeeing inside* (okay, maybe squeeing outside, too)</div>
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And if Wynonna Earp isn’t your thang (but really, it should be, give it a try), this is what getting a Bloom County Book signed by the author, Barkley Breathed, looks like (Woooah!!!)</div>
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This is what, after your badge, the most important thing you can have at a con: a con pack looks like. Actually, this is what a pack of con packs being all packy looks like:</div>
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This is what Trekie merchandise heaven looks like:</div>
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This is what a United Lego Nations looks like:</div>
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This is what my FAVORITE booth looks like*:</div>
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*Why is it my favorite booth? Because it’s the publishing company (IDW Publishing) of the comic book that my favorite TV show (Wynonna Earp) is based on and they played Wynonna Earp episodes on repeat in the booth and the staff there didn’t mind that I lurked and kept returning to ask if they had gotten in a special edition signed comic yet and then hosted a signing of super awesome people involved with the show… more on this in a different post. :D</div>
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As for panels…</h2>
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(Because it's not a comic con without the panels where you get to attend and see your favorite people talk about your favorite things...) </h3>
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This
is what being super excited to see your first panel ever at any #NYCC
and so you hold your badge up to take a picture of it with an empty
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This is what a terrible picture of the Ash vs. The Evil Dead panel (a panel you never intended to attend but it was right before Neil deGrasse Tyson panel so you went and OMG it was hysterical and while the show is a little more bloody than you’d like it’s hysterical and you might actually watch it!) looks like:</div>
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This is what Neil deGrasse Tyson checking twitter in real time looks like:</div>
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This is what Alan Tudyk using binoculars to look out in the Main Stage audience looks like:</div>
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This is what the cover of an amazing comic compilation looks like*</div>
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*In all seriousness, they talked about this in the IDW Publishing panel and it is a joint effort between IDW and DC in response to the massacre in the Orlando night club. All proceeds go to victims, survivors, and their families. Pre-order <a href="http://www.idwpublishing.com/product/love-is-love/" target="_blank">here</a> or go to your local comic book store and reserve a copy.</div>
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Okay, back to the other panels…</div>
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This is what nirvana looks like*:</div>
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*also known as the Wynonna Earp panel</div>
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This is what Tom Mison describing how awesome it was to meet me and have his picture taken with me just a few hours ago looks like*:</div>
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*that’s totally not what he was talking about in this photo but I still like to tell people it is</div>
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And now… cosplay.</h2>
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(because what's a ComicCon without Cosplay?)</h3>
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This is what a Ghostbusters fangirl fangirling over Ghostbusters cosplayers looks like*:</div>
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*Ghostbusters fangirl might be me</div>
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This is what every single Johnny Depp character in one costume apparently looks like:</div>
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This is what a flash mob of Flashes looks like:</div>
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This is what Rebel pilots it the rain look like:</div>
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This is what the Predator fondling a yellow Chevy looks like:</div>
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This is what the most adorable badass in a galaxy far far away looks like:</div>
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This is what 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea signing up for free swag looks like:</div>
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This? This is what an awesome human being looks like.</div>
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And this is what trying to take a picture at dinner of you with long time friends who came to the con with you and you’re using your camera’s self-timer and it goes off WAY before you’re ready for it to looks like*:</div>
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*not a re-enactment; an actual photo. </div>
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And that last photo also serves as a good waving goodbye. It was an amazing four days. When it was over, my body was thankful, but my heart couldn't wait to do it all again next year.</div>
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So until then!</div>
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~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-60494331350291286442016-10-14T20:41:00.002-04:002016-10-14T20:42:32.824-04:00New York Comic Con 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>What: </b>New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2016<br />
<b>Where: </b>Manhattan, NY<br />
<b>Cost: </b>Hours of anxiety buying in the virtual waiting room to buy tickets then the cost of the tickets, plus the cost of over priced food, plus the cost of any extras (all worth it, though!)<br />
<b>Summary: </b> It's a utopian no-judgement zone where everything is unicorns and amazingness (except for the lines, oh the endless lines).<br />
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So, New York Comic Con. A year ago two of my friends went and had the grandest of times, even if for just a day. The rest of our group decided we needed to go. Through a lucky break, most of us were able to go on Saturday and Sunday and several of us were able to attend all four days. Each of us had a different agenda and different things we wanted to see. ALL of us had a ball. While the highlights for me were the signings with the Wynonna Earp group and photo ops I got to share with my friends, I didn’t buy the tickets with the expectation of either of those, and it is the entirety of the experience I will remember and treasure.<br />
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This post grew from a funny little ‘this is what xyz looks like…’ for a few funny things that I saw but quickly grew into a full account (well, at least a full smattering, if that’s even a thing) of my long weekend. <br />
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If you are at all interested in pop culture, I recommend attending a Comic Con; it’s a trip and a half.<br />
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So without further ado, this is what 4 days at NYCC 2016 looked like to me. :)<br />
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(these photos are from the around the convention in general, but the majority were taken on the 'Show Floor') </h3>
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This is what your home-away-from home* (aka “the Queue Hall”) looks like.**</div>
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*You won’t know this will be your home away from home, at first, but it will be </div>
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**When they are loading it first thing in the morning after you’ve already spent 1.5 hours in a 6 block line outside that wrapped around the building and you sat on the cold cement and ate an egg sammich and couldn’t have been more excited or happier about it.***</div>
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***On day one, at least.</div>
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This is what a fully loaded Queue Hall looks like:</div>
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This is what I-Can-Haz-All-These-Things-Plz? (aka “the Show Floor” aka where all the vendors and publishers and other sellers set up) looks like to someone who is 6’8”:</div>
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This is what I-Can-Haz-All-These-Things-Plz (aka “the Show Floor”) looks like to someone who is 4’8”:</div>
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This is what rockin’ pink and being photobombed by Maleficent on the Show Floor looks like:</div>
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BTW, this is what part of the Show Floor looks like in map form (each box is a “booth”):</div>
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This is what Level 2 (that is, a massive hall which doesn’t appear to have an official name on the map and is really just a unfortunately confusing and crowded purgatory* that you’re required to go through if you want to go from the Queue Hall level to the Show Floor level or vice versa) looks like:</div>
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*yes, I used that word because I knew some readers would appreciate it</div>
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And this is what Level 2 looks like with a Super Hero looking out over it:</div>
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This is what traversing from one Level to the next on an escalator and someone at the bottom of the escalator inexplicably STOPS RIGHT AT THE BOTTOM looks like.*</div>
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*Reenactment as the actual event inspired actual panic and no picture taking </div>
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This is what Where’s Waldo looks like in real life.</div>
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This is what needing to actually schedule time on your calendar to go to the bathroom while female looks like*</div>
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*picture taken near the end of the line; yes there is a line; finding said line is part of the joy of the experience</div>
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This is what NOT having the experience above looks like*:</div>
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*actual text from a friend of mine; yes I totally believe she sent it from exactly where she said she sent it from; my friends are awesome like that.</div>
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This is what line management at NYCC on Sunday looked like*:</div>
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*in other words, it wasn’t always stellar.</div>
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This is what a total geek* looks like hugging a BB-8 in some booth somewhere on the Show Floor.</div>
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*’Total geek’ might be me.</div>
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Speaking of total geekery and also in some booth somewhere on the Show Floor, this is what the utensils that any self-respecting Star Wars fan uses to eat Asian food look like (yes, those are light saber chopsticks):</div>
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This is what a totally awesome Steam Punk hat looks like:</div>
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This is what a child’s-toy-turn-the-stuff-of-nightmares looks like:</div>
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This is what the Funko booth selling exclusive NYCC merchandise at the end of the day while I look on longingly and wistfully, wishing I could have gotten the Golden Girls exclusive for a friend looks like*:</div>
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*was tempted to add tumbleweeds to this photo in post production but somehow resisted</div>
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This is what Peter Capaldi who just happens to walk by while you’re innocently standing in line at the IDW booth on the Show Floor waiting for the Wynonna Earp signing and then he high fives your friend, OMG you can’t make this stuff up!!!!!!!!!!! looks like:</div>
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This is what not-quite-as-exciting-as-Peter-Caaldi-but-still-super-exciting-to-an-X-Philes “I’m a Believer”/”I’m a Skeptic” free button swag looks like.</div>
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Speaking of innocently standing in line at the IDW booth on the Show Floor waiting for Wynonna Earp signing, this is what that looks like (OMG they’re all sooooooo genuine and friendly! *squeeing inside* (okay, maybe squeeing outside, too)</div>
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And if Wynonna Earp isn’t your thang (but really, it should be, give it a try), this is what getting a Bloom County Book signed by the author, Barkley Breathed, looks like (Woooah!!!)</div>
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This is what, after your badge, the most important thing you can have at a con: a con pack looks like. Actually, this is what a pack of con packs being all packy looks like:</div>
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This is what Trekie merchandise heaven looks like:</div>
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This is what a United Lego Nations looks like:</div>
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This is what my FAVORITE booth looks like*:</div>
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*Why is it my favorite booth? Because it’s the publishing company (IDW Publishing) of the comic book that my favorite TV show (Wynonna Earp) is based on and they played Wynonna Earp episodes on repeat in the booth and the staff there didn’t mind that I lurked and kept returning to ask if they had gotten in a special edition signed comic yet and then hosted a signing of super awesome people involved with the show… more on this in a different post. :D</div>
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As for panels…</h2>
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(Because it's not a comic con without the panels where you get to attend and see your favorite people talk about your favorite things...) </h3>
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This
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and so you hold your badge up to take a picture of it with an empty
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This is what a terrible picture of the Ash vs. The Evil Dead panel (a panel you never intended to attend but it was right before Neil deGrasse Tyson panel so you went and OMG it was hysterical and while the show is a little more bloody than you’d like it’s hysterical and you might actually watch it!) looks like:</div>
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This is what Neil deGrasse Tyson checking twitter in real time looks like:</div>
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This is what Alan Tudyk using binoculars to look out in the Main Stage audience looks like:</div>
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This is what the cover of an amazing comic compilation looks like*</div>
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*In all seriousness, they talked about this in the IDW Publishing panel and it is a joint effort between IDW and DC in response to the massacre in the Orlando night club. All proceeds go to victims, survivors, and their families. Pre-order <a href="http://www.idwpublishing.com/product/love-is-love/" target="_blank">here</a> or go to your local comic book store and reserve a copy.</div>
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Okay, back to the other panels…</div>
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This is what nirvana looks like*:</div>
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*also known as the Wynonna Earp panel</div>
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This is what Tom Mison describing how awesome it was to meet me and have his picture taken with me just a few hours ago looks like*:</div>
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*that’s totally not what he was talking about in this photo but I still like to tell people it is</div>
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And now… cosplay.</h2>
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(because what's a ComicCon without Cosplay?)</h3>
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This is what a Ghostbusters fangirl fangirling over Ghostbusters cosplayers looks like*:</div>
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*Ghostbusters fangirl might be me</div>
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This is what every single Johnny Depp character in one costume apparently looks like:</div>
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This is what a flash mob of Flashes looks like:</div>
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This is what Rebel pilots it the rain look like:</div>
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This is what the Predator fondling a yellow Chevy looks like:</div>
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This is what the most adorable badass in a galaxy far far away looks like:</div>
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This is what 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea signing up for free swag looks like:</div>
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This? This is what an awesome human being looks like.</div>
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And this is what trying to take a picture at dinner of you with long time friends who came to the con with you and you’re using your camera’s self-timer and it goes off WAY before you’re ready for it to looks like*:</div>
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*not a re-enactment; an actual photo. </div>
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And that last photo also serves as a good waving goodbye. It was an amazing four days. When it was over, my body was thankful, but my heart couldn't wait to do it all again next year.</div>
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So until then!</div>
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~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-5646408683413840612015-01-27T09:10:00.001-05:002015-01-27T09:10:03.812-05:00January 27, 2015: Walkabout during the Travel Ban of NYC Blizzard 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>What: </b>Walkabout during the Travel Ban of NYC Blizzard 2015<br />
<b>Where: </b>Manhattan, NY<br />
<b>Cost: </b>FREE (except for some shivers and cold fingers)<br />
<b>Summary: </b> The snow didn't materialize as they had predicted, but the travel ban made the streets of Manhattan absolutely deserted!<br />
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I'm one of those crazy people that love the snow. I couldn't WAIT for 20-30 inches of it! Alas, NYC was spared, getting maybe 7 inches (?). However, there was a Travel Ban in place (no cars allowed on the road and the subways weren't running), so the streets were just about as quiet as you'll ever seen NYC. So, when my alarm went off at 5:30, I put on my long johns and an extra turtle neck, grabbed my camera, and hit the empty streets.<br />
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I meandered my way up the middle of 5th Ave, Broadway, and 6th Ave from 14th St through Madison Square Park, Harold Square, Times Square, then over to Rockefeller Center. And yes, I literally walked up the middle of the Avenues. How often does one get to do that?!?! Fun! I'll get some better pictures posted later, but below are the tweets I made along the way (including an expected appearance on the Today Show, LOL).<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16380515615" title="0545am_5thAve by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="0545am_5thAve" height="800" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8586/16380515615_7714fdc881_c.jpg" width="600" /></a></div>
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~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-16624125623076203142015-01-25T17:47:00.002-05:002015-01-25T17:47:41.663-05:00Jan 25, 2015: The Big Cheesy Grilled Cheese Competition<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>What: </b>The Big Cheesy<br />
<b>Where: </b>Manhattan, NY<br />
<b>Summary: </b> Grilled cheese competition, need I say more? <br />
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My friend C sent an email out me and some other friends notifying us of an event called <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttp://ny-offers.timeout.com/deals/the-big-cheesy-competition-winter-edition%E2%80%9D">The Big Cheesy</a>, a grilled cheese competition sponsored by Time Out NY, and the portion of the proceeds go to Food Bank For NYC. <br />
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Well, it sounded like a hoot and a perfect thing to do on a chilly January afternoon.<br />
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And it turned out to be exactly that! So much fun and the sammiches were so GOOD. Who knew you could do so much will grilled cheese?!<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16367269905" title="00_Signs by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="00_Signs" height="332" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8582/16367269905_40266d9a98.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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And then we entered the Arena of Grill Cheesiness (I just made that name up). The space was somewhat small, but perfectly so. Not too many people and not too overwhelming, but enough room to move around to the various tables or to just stand and chat. And it wasn’t too loud, even though the room would often erupt with cheering or an air horn – one or more of the tables celebrating when a ping pong ball was dropped into their container. Fun! (Not shown in the pictures below is a second room, not quite as big that had another restaurant.)</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16181060329" title="00_TheSpace1 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="00_TheSpace1" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8622/16181060329_45f9836354.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16181388387" title="00_TheSpace3 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="00_TheSpace3" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8679/16181388387_915d1181bd.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Our first stop, <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9Dhttps://www.facebook.com/famebyalexmitow%E2%80%9D" target="_blank">Fame by Alex Mitlow</a>.</div>
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<b>Personal prize I awarded them: </b> Best Sammich Name: The Taylor Swiss</div>
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<b>Description: </b>I can barely pronounced everything on this sammich (see sign below). Very frufru! </div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16366369732" title="01_FameSign by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="01_FameSign" height="375" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/16366369732_e476e7f619.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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I must admit, I didn’t really taste the duck liver… or maybe I did; that might be the first time I’d had it. In any case, for our first taste, it was quite yummy!</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16367268135" title="01_FameSammich by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="01_FameSammich" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8605/16367268135_c0ec4fb8f1.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div>
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Well done, Fame.</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16341303956" title="01_Fame by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="01_Fame" height="375" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7401/16341303956_93b16a54f9.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Our second stop was <a href="http://www.sonsofessexnyc.com/" target="_blank">Sons of Essex</a></div>
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<b>Personal prize I awarded them:</b> Best Presentation</div>
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<b>Description:</b> it was like a Cuban Grilled Cheese sammich. Actually it wasn’t “like” that. It <b>was</b> that. </div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16179644668" title="02_SonsOfEssexSign by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="02_SonsOfEssexSign" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8570/16179644668_4a5bd3c0a9.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Look at this presentation. Lovely!</div>
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And best yet, the taste matched the presentation. OMG, it was DELICIOUS! The absolute correct spicing and meaty and cheesy. Oh nom nom nom. Seriously. This vaulted to the top of my list (which was only two long at this point but still).</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16181057339" title="02_SonsOfEssex_Sammich2 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="02_SonsOfEssex_Sammich2" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8573/16181057339_9de543d99a.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Well done to you, too, Sons of Essex.</div>
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On to our third stop,<a href="https://www.blogger.com/://www.morganshotelgroup.com/hudson/hudson-new-york/eat-drink/hudson-common" target="_blank"> Hudson Commons</a></div>
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<b>Personal prize I awarded them:</b> Did you Say French Toast Grilled Cheese? </div>
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<b>Description: </b>YES, French. Toast. Grilled. Cheese.</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16181384207" title="03_HudsonSign by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="03_HudsonSign" height="500" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7335/16181384207_a3dabef54d.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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Now, I would never have guessed that maple syrup poured over a grilled cheese sandwich would be a combination that would work at all. HOW WRONG I WAS. My friend C was already off hearing the angels singing after tasting this and after my second bite I confessed that I might just start crying over how good it was. Even as I type this, I still surprised that those two flavors go together in any way but they just did. Perfectly.</div>
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I wish you all could lick your screen and taste this, lol.</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16365539821" title="03_HudsonSammich by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="03_HudsonSammich" height="375" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7400/16365539821_c1432ab265.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div>
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Okay, we were only half way through. Time to keep going. Our 4th stop was <a href="http://mrsdorseyskitchen.com/" target="_blank">Mrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen</a></div>
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<b>Personal Prize I awarded them:</b> Best Mobile Kitchen</div>
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<b>Description:</b> This was probably the healthiest of the bunch. There were even green things on this sandwich, and other vegetables. Woah.</div>
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Now, full disclosure, poor Mrs. Dorsey had to follow Hudson Commons and I fear I didn’t like the sandwich as much as I might have otherwise. Also, I’m not a fan of the mushroom, which was a prominent feature of this one. Nevertheless, I give it props! And it sure took a good picture!</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16366365292" title="04_DorsettKitchenSammich2 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="04_DorsettKitchenSammich2" height="375" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7386/16366365292_86ee3b823e.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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And, as I said, I loved the mobile kitchen and especially this B with its Brooklyn touque. :)</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16367263685" title="04_DorsettKitchen2 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="04_DorsettKitchen2" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8665/16367263685_033d28f9eb.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Okay, off to the next room. There was only one other restaurant here, rather than the expected two, but they had two different offerings. The restaurant was <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%E2%80%9D" http:="" target="_blank" twistandsmashd.com="">Twist and Smash’d</a>. </div>
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<b>Personal Prize I awarded them: </b> Brilliantest Idea!</div>
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<b>Description:</b> they put mac and cheese on a grilled cheese sammich. Repeat, they put mac and cheese on a grilled cheese sammich. Brilliant!!</div>
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One offering was just the mac and cheese (if you can ever say “just” when it comes to mac and cheese) and the other was mac and cheese and bacon and chili. Just typing that makes my mouth water all over.</div>
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(and in the picture below, look at that grill in the background. You know when the grill looks like that something good is going on).</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15747285033" title="05_TwistSmashd by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="05_TwistSmashd" height="375" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7447/15747285033_2c2d8d2e64.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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I had a great time watching them make this one. Mmmmmm.</div>
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Between the two, I enjoyed the plain mac and cheese the best – I could taste both the cheese AND the mac and cheese as different flavors and textures which was also just fun. The chili one was a little too much chili and not enough mac and cheese for my tastes, but as I was noming down on it, I was thinking that I bet my mom would love love love LOVE the chili one. And I did enjoy it, too.</div>
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I mean, how could one not. Look at these!</div>
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And then we had to make our decision. For me, narrowing it down to two wasn’t too hard: The Cuban and the French Toast Both just SO delicious and SO very different. So, it was time for a taste off!</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16341295336" title="TasteOff by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="TasteOff" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8679/16341295336_f1c823875b.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Me about to embark on the taste off. No, I’m not enjoying myself at all.</div>
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As we were tasting our final bites, one of the chefs from Hudson Common came over to chat with us (opening the conversation with “why do you even still have your ping pong balls, your choice is easy”. Lol, well played). He was fun to talk to and obviously very excited about their grilled cheese. And I love talking to people who love what they do so much.</div>
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In the end, they (Hudson Common) did end up being my winner, as well as C’s. Mmmmmm, French Toast Grilled Cheese. And we’ll be looking up their restaurant for a possible future brunch!</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16179877620" title="TheWinner1 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="TheWinner1" height="375" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7434/16179877620_c16542e7da.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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These guys made a great sammich and were also just a lot of fun, giving me lots of cheers when I dropped in my ping pong ball and then posing for a good picture.</div>
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And then they photobombed me when I was trying to take a picture of the room. As I said – fun!</div>
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All in all, yummy food, good cause (with a portion of the proceeds going to Food Bank for NYC), and a great time!</div>
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~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-81029341842026654022015-01-18T16:23:00.002-05:002015-01-18T16:23:50.291-05:00Jan 17, 2015: The Water Tank Project<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>What: </b>Walkabout looking at The Water Tank Project tanks<br />
<b>Where: </b>Manhattan, NY<br />
<b>Cost: </b> Free!<br />
<b>Summary: </b> Look up! There might be art up there! <br />
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With friends in town, and a beautiful (if perhaps a little chilly) day, yesterday was the perfect day to grab my camera and go admire some of the new art work going up around New York. And by going “up” around New York I really mean UP. For this art is for The Water Tank Project (<a href="http://thewatertankproject.org/">thewatertankproject.org</a>). It’s a project that covers various water tanks on the roofs of buildings (thus the “up”) with artwork in order to bring awareness to the world water crisis.<br />
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So, with a map in hand of where various tanks were, we set off. And what a wonderful time out in New York we had! And we loved the tanks. Very cool.<br />
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We started our journey in Union Square. Look up! HOW CUTE IS THIS GUY! When we saw this one, the sun was almost directly behind the tank so pictures were hard, but I do think he looks like he’s having such a fun time in the water.</div>
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<b>2. Jordi Fornies</b></div>
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Not too far from the tank above was another one. In fact, the picture below was taken crossing the street from Union Square.</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16123851307" title="07Far by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="07Far" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8603/16123851307_d695254047.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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And, in case you missed it…</div>
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See! They’re easy to miss, but if you pay attention, there are beautiful things up there!</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16123543229" title="07Med by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="07Med" height="500" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8596/16123543229_529d901183.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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This one was kind of funny. We knew the address but couldn’t for the life of us fine a good place to see it; we walked up and down several blocks, crossed the street, did our best to get the best angle.</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16309698395" title="02BWayFar3 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="02BWayFar3" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8635/16309698395_6d3a4cf914.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Then, after doing what we could, we walked further up Broadway, heading to our next tank. It was then that we turned around. And went…oh! And I just love HOW prominent this is when seen from the right angle!</div>
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As for the design itself, it’s not as cute as a puppy surfing, but it’s colorful! lol</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16308841002" title="02BWayClose3 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="02BWayClose3" height="375" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7499/16308841002_d903dc492d.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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It was off to the far west side, an area that is still somewhat industrial, though it’s experiencing a resurgence of construction. This was the first one we encountered. A splash of color in a sea of brick.</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16309695935" title="03_25th_Far by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="03_25th_Far" height="500" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7532/16309695935_ce7172791b.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<b>5. Current & 6. The Love Doll</b></div>
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While the next two could be seen from street level, they were really best experienced from The Highline. I loved the view from the stair case up to the Highline. New construction on the right, construction on the left, the Hudson in the background, a clear blue sky. And… never forget to look up.</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15689823063" title="05_FarFar by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="05_FarFar" height="500" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7534/15689823063_7a7fffe89a.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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They really are quite unexpected and in that way fun and thought inspiring.</div>
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(though, I must admit, this one looks a little bit creepy…)</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15689823603" title="04CloseClose by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="04CloseClose" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8583/15689823603_c5e3ff2ee4.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>7. NEW</b></div>
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This one was my absolute favorite. Because it was unplanned. We had visited all the tanks we were going to visit for the day and decided to walk home along the Highline. But, as we approached the end, I (following my own advice), happened to look up. And look what I saw!</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/16123545189" title="06_HighLine_Far by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="06_HighLine_Far" height="500" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8653/16123545189_08c21ee231.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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So fun to have this little bonus to our trip. And the website (as of this blog) just list this location as “coming soon”, so I feel like I got a scoop, too!! :)</div>
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I’m hoping next weekend the weather is nice so I can visit the rest of the tanks. And I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled for new ones, as well. Thanks, The Water Tank Project for a fun little treasure hunt of sorts.</div>
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~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-5989299322910643902014-11-09T16:10:00.000-05:002014-11-09T16:10:33.800-05:00November 9, 2014: CANstruction NYC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Every year this is one of my favorite events to attend: It’s CANstruction New York hosted by @ArtsBrookfield and benefiting City Harvest food bank. In this event, various engineering, architectural and other organizations create sculptures made out of cans of food (thus CANstruction). After a period of display to the public, these food items are then donated to City Harvest. Attendees are also encouraged to bring canned and other non-perishable food items for City Harvest. It’s a good cause and the sculptures are frequently amazingly creative, display impressive engineering, and are just plain artistic.<br />
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There were 27 sculptures total. A couple of them appeared to have suffered something of a disaster (that is had fallen down). Below the cut I have 11 of my favorites (in addition to awards that I made up that I’d give them if I were the one handing out awards, lol)<br />
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<b>Name:</b> <a href="https://flic.kr/p/pZF5fK" target="_blank">Put Hunger Behind Us</a></div>
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<b>By:</b> Thonton Tomasetti</div>
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<b>Cans:</b> 1756 cans that will feed 1393 New Yorkers</div>
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<b>My Personal Award:</b> Most Adorable</div>
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Who knew a bunch of cans of beans and peas could be so adorable. But look at this peacock! I loved how the bottom cans picked up the hue of the mat they were on and loved how they spelled out "Put Hunger Behind Us" with cans on the back. </div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15564049790" title="02PutHungerBehindUsFront by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="02PutHungerBehindUsFront" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3948/15564049790_99c424acbe.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15725164046" title="02PutHungerBehindUsBack by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="02PutHungerBehindUsBack" height="375" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7483/15725164046_a792808fbf.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>Name: </b><a href="https://flic.kr/p/pZNXr5" target="_blank">Hungry to the Core</a></div>
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<b>By:</b> Leslie E. Robertson Associates</div>
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<b>Cans:</b> 3300 cans that will feed 752 New Yorkers</div>
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<b>My Personal Award:</b> Most Impressive Engineering and Best Detail</div>
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So this one was just wonderful. I have no idea how the managed to balance that entire top of the sculpture through the middle pedestal but they did and it was just a wonderful effect. And the best detail is the simple three little cans of baked beans that formed the stem. Loved it. :)</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15725162526" title="03HungrytotheCoreFull by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="03HungrytotheCoreFull" height="500" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3940/15725162526_c447ef13a7.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<b>The view from below really shows just how delicately balanced this really is!</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15725161946" title="03HungrytotheCoreFullLow by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="03HungrytotheCoreFullLow" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3951/15725161946_c0c5d3c4a2.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15725161586" title="03HungrytotheCoreStem by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="03HungrytotheCoreStem" height="500" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3949/15725161586_18c54ce5fb.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<b>By:</b> CetraRuddy</div>
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<b>Cans:</b> 4320 cans that will feed 844 New Yorkers</div>
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<b>My Personal Award:</b> Overall Favorite</div>
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I can't believe that an all-sardine sculpture was my favorite of the year, but since The Thinker is one of my favorite sculptures in the world, that helped (I hereby challenge someone to do MichaelCANgelo's David next year... just an idea ;) ). I think I just liked how chaotic it looked and yet it all held together. The further you got from it, the more real it looked. It just kept drawing my eye. Kudos to CentraRuddy!</div>
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<b>This sequence starts with a completely chaotic meaningless close up and pulls out to reveal the sculpture.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15128910514" title="08ThinkerSequence by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="08ThinkerSequence" height="222" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7488/15128910514_ba99d14329.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>And then from furthest away. It’s a true Sardine!Rodin. </b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15128910784" title="08ThinkerBehindish by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="08ThinkerBehindish" height="500" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5614/15128910784_799eeab1cd.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<b>By:</b> WSP</div>
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<b>Cans:</b> 5384 cans that will feed 4311 New Yorkers</div>
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<b>My Personal Award:</b> More than 5000 cans! and Most Variety of Color</div>
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This one was just all kinds of cute and impressive from the name to the sheer size to the variety of cans used, all coming together for a complete sculpture, front and back. It's shape said 'owl' and being able to distinguish the features through the use of different colors just added to it. And can you imagine designing this thing and placing over 5000 individual cans?! Really impressive!</div>
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<b>How cute is this guy!?</b> </div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15750399312" title="09GiveAHootAboutHungerFront by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="09GiveAHootAboutHungerFront" height="500" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7498/15750399312_41bf66d1df.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<b>Even the back shows detail and thought and color.</b></div>
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<b>As I do every year, I marvel at the use of different labels to create different detail.</b></div>
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<b>By:</b> MTA-NYCT</div>
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<b>Cans:</b> 2100 cans that will feed 383 New Yorkers</div>
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<b>My Personal Award:</b> Best backdrop</div>
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Whomever placed this sculpture knew what they were doing. I mean, the eagle sculpture was monotone but still impressive, but it was the (real) Statue of Liberty in the background that really sold this one.</div>
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<b>The Ameri’CAN Eagle:</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15746962851" title="13Ameri'canEagleFull by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="13Ameri'canEagleFull" height="375" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5613/15746962851_ea44e9a2a4.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>But seriously, look at how ridiculously dramatic New York and the sunset were being in the background.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15750397172" title="13Ameri'canEagleStatueClose by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="13Ameri'canEagleStatueClose" height="500" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3948/15750397172_8b6f5c43b8.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15128904554" title="13Ameri'canEagleStatue by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="13Ameri'canEagleStatue" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/15128904554_dcb7df404a.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>By:</b> HOK</div>
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<b>Cans:</b> 2028 Cans that will feed 1547 New Yorkers</div>
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<b>My Personal Award:</b> OMG A Banksy! (and Title Honorable Mention)</div>
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I had a little love affair with Banksy's 30 day stint in NYC last year and since then have had a soft spot for all things Banksy. I would have loved to have seen this upright, but even as is, I love the idea and the homage. (also, yay for pasta! a nice break from the sardines, tuna, and beans, lol)</div>
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<b>Admittedly, you kind of have to know what this is to fully appreciate it.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15725151836" title="14FoodBanksyFull by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="14FoodBanksyFull" height="375" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7534/15725151836_45295c4220.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>By:</b> DeSimone Consulting Engineers</div>
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<b>Cans:</b> 3186 Cans that will feed 1660 New Yorkers</div>
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<b>My Personal Award:</b> Best Name Runner-up and Best Mission Statement</div>
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Here is the mission statement on the sign:</div>
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<i>HUNGER! I would have words with thee: For too long you have been a pestilence on this fair city, but no longer! For I, Thor, Son of Odin, shall no longer stand by as you lay waste to these fair people! By Odin’s beard, today you shall taste the fury of my hammer!</i></div>
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<i>Good people, now I have words for thee: Hunger is a fearsome foe, but together we are stronger! Join with me and together we shall SMITE HUNGER!!</i></div>
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As for the sculpture itself, I loved how simple this seemed but how perfect it was in execution. It's a massive structure (a giant Thor hammer) and conveys that but also has a pretty delicate balancing act with that handle coming out at an angle. And can we talk about the simplicity of the simple small cans creating spidery cracks in the marble floor? Love it!</div>
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<b>Thwack!</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15725150036" title="19SmiteHungerFull by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="19SmiteHungerFull" height="375" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7498/15725150036_18c6a09cb8.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>Spidery Cracks in the marble:</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15563698987" title="19SmiteHungerCracks by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="19SmiteHungerCracks" height="500" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7574/15563698987_2a2579f34b.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<b>Name:</b> <a href="https://flic.kr/p/pHfjKX" target="_blank">Hunger Free Terminal</a></div>
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<b>By:</b> National Reprographics</div>
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<b>Cans:</b> 1152 cans that will feed 900 New Yorkers</div>
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<b>My Personal Award:</b> Best New York themed runner up</div>
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I first saw this one from across the mezzanine level and it was instantly recognizable for anyone whose primary transportation is the New York City subway. I would have loved a little creativity for the lights and maybe some sidewalk around it, but other than that I loved this "entrance way to ending hunger" as they described it.</div>
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<b>My first view from across the mezzanine, love at first sight…</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15129455703" title="21HungerFreeTerminalAfar by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="21HungerFreeTerminalAfar" height="500" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7502/15129455703_01ea744425.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<b>I do love the optical illusion of the escalator going down into the station:</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15129454983" title="21HungerFreeTerminalFront by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="21HungerFreeTerminalFront" height="500" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/15129454983_91803e998c.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<b>Name:</b> <a href="https://flic.kr/p/pZvgFX" target="_blank">Put the Drop on Hunger</a></div>
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<b>By:</b> Cerami & Associates</div>
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<b>Cans:</b> 2364 Cans that will feed 1316 New Yorkers</div>
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<b>My Personal Award:</b> The More I saw of It, the More I Liked It</div>
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At first I really didn't get it. I thought it supposed to be the Up House, or then some restaurant with umbrellas, but then I realized it was a food supply drop. And I went, "Oh...cool!". Then I realized that it was dropped on sardine cans that formed the words 'Hunger' so it was really dropping food on hunger. And I went, "Oh, really cool!". And THEN I went to the back of it and this box was not hollow or just sold cans, it was full of food supplies -- read to eat meals, rice, pallets of cans of food and I was sold. Really liked this one for that creativity.</div>
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<b>As seen from above:</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15748851085" title="24PutTheDropOnHungerTop by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="24PutTheDropOnHungerTop" height="500" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/15748851085_22081ea213.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<b>Sardine cans spelling out ‘Hunger’ upon which the food drop lands:</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15746956051" title="24PutTheDropOnHungerFront by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="24PutTheDropOnHungerFront" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3953/15746956051_ea5998f1ac.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>The back showing this box is packed with food to end hunger:</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15129453273" title="24PutTheDropOnHungerBack by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="24PutTheDropOnHungerBack" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3951/15129453273_baa7c6433d.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>Name:</b> <a href="https://flic.kr/p/p3WoYV" target="_blank">May the CANS be Ever In Your Favor</a></div>
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<b>By:</b> Weidlinger Associates</div>
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<b>Cans:</b> 1920 Cans that will feed 1438 New Yorkers</div>
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<b>My Personal Award:</b> Best Use of Colorful Cans</div>
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I will be honest, I am not a fan of The Hunger Games. Though, I do admit that with that kind of title, it seems a natural for this event. And, despite my general dislike, this particular sculpture was far and away the most vivid. It had the most deep / striking colors. It really did pop and stood out from all other sculptures in that respect, and I really did enjoy it for that.</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15564032250" title="26MayCANSbeInYourFavorFront by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="26MayCANSbeInYourFavorFront" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3938/15564032250_ba8ea61b05.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>Apparently Amy’s Chili is the go-to for colorful cans! :)</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15129451653" title="26MayCANSbeInYourFavorBrightCans by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="26MayCANSbeInYourFavorBrightCans" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3938/15129451653_e3cd761eaa.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>Name:</b> <a href="https://flic.kr/p/pHkJfU" target="_blank">StaTUNA of Liberty</a></div>
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<b>By:</b> Gilsanz Murray Steficek LLP</div>
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<b>Cans:</b> 1848 Cans that will feed 481 New Yorkers</div>
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<b>My Personal Award:</b> Best Title & Best New-York Themed</div>
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Anything that's iconic New York is going to speak t me and this certainly does. I loved the elegance of it (especially the flame) and the nuance of the two every so slightly different can colors of the hand and the torch so the observer can more easily tell the two apart. And, the balancing act of this one is no small feat (again, particularly with the flame). From afar, it really was hard to tell it was really just a bunch of tuna fish!</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15563690217" title="27StaTUNAofLibertyFull by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="27StaTUNAofLibertyFull" height="500" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7467/15563690217_b475c1c27f.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<b>That’s the prettiest tuna fish ever.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15564030580" title="27StaTUNAofLibertyFlame by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="27StaTUNAofLibertyFlame" height="375" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8560/15564030580_a2fa658b8e.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>Two tone green.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15563691667" title="27StaTUNAofLibertyCans by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="27StaTUNAofLibertyCans" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/15563691667_2dd3883bca.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Until next year!</div>
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So I was taking a short 'refill-my-coffee-and-check-my-twitter' break and I saw a tweet from @jonnyjlm (aka Jonny Lee Miller who plays Sherlock Holmes on Elementary). T he tweet was a picture of Lego flowers in Madison Square Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s this?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lego flowers?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At Madison Square Park?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, this is clearly something I need to go see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, I grabbed my camera and my MetroCard (my two ‘don’t leave home without them’ items) and headed to MSqPark.</div>
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Well, it was so much more than just Lego flowers. It was a whole Lego festival-like-thang, celebrating the grand opening of a new Lego store in the Flatiron district (were the park is located).<br />
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/14909308734" title="Sign by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="Sign" height="500" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5608/14909308734_cc29eb492d.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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At this event they were allowing kids to build ‘bricks’ (out of other bricks (aka Legos)), that would then be used as part of a giant Statue of Liberty made from these bricks of bricks. They also had (in addition to the giant Statue of Liberty) other full-sized Lego statues that were both fun and impressive engineering and design feats. As I wandered around looking at them (as well as the lego sculptures in the store itself), I thought of my nephew who wanted to be a Lego project designer. And I have to say…that would be a pretty cool job! So here’s to my nephew!<br />
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Okay, here are some of the Lego sculptures. So cool! Again, such amazing engineering.</div>
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Superman. I love how he’s not actually standing but ‘landing’. And the kids seem to really like him, too. :)</div>
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In case a Lego fire breaks out…</div>
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The Ninja turtles were impressive both from the front AND the back (the detail!). And that kid looks pretty impressed, too!</div>
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Ahhhh, a Princess (with the lovely flowers as a backdrop). Seriously, though – look at her dress/arm. All the SAME COLOR brick; and yet so easy to see it is a dress and arm; all because of form. Really cool.</div>
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Speaking of the flowers. I really did love them. And just the amount of work at went in to making them! They’re all different!</div>
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And, look, even Lego flowers lose their pedals!</div>
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And the Madison Square Park squirrels like them, too. :D</div>
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Here is the Statue of Liberty that they were building.</div>
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And I like this little series where you can see the builder plugging in a brick. And remember – that brick he’s putting in is comprised of a bunch of other Lego pieces that the kids put together. That’s just very neat for the kids to be able to be a part of it like that.</div>
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Now, after looking through the Park, I HAD to go over to the new store, of course. And it was a Lego-lover’s paradise!</div>
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Look at all the kits (and this was just one wall of them) and all the people!</div>
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And the décor was, of course, very Lego. Look at the awesome composition of the Lego sign in the middle of the store.</div>
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And even the lights, of course, were all shaped like different Lego bricks.</div>
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I want my own Lego people army.</div>
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A new definition of “Brick Wall”. ;) The coloring in the photos isn’t great, but it’s just so colorful and so playful. I’m not sure how to get the Lego bits from the top bins, but there were lots of people buying cartons and small buckets of bricks from the bottom bins.</div>
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But my favorite part of the décor was this stunning store-long mural (made of Lego pieces, naturally) of the history of the location of that Lego store. That is, if you were looking at that that mural, you saw five scenes of what had been on the very land you were standing on over the last ~300 years.</div>
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You can see in the background (beyond the Giant Hand, along the top of the far wall), the mural.</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15530767502" title="Location0 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="Location0" height="375" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/15530767502_d1dffd8692.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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In 1700’s this very land was Farm Land. In 1839, here stood the Madison Cottage. In 1853, it hosted Franconi’s Hippodrome.</div>
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Starting in 1859, here stood the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and in 1909, the Fifth Avenue Building. </div>
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And today? Well, today it’s the Lego store and hotdog stands. :D</div>
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Finally, there was a large Lego mock up of The Flatiron Building, Madison Square Park, and the surrounds. Seriously, I want the job of whomever comes up with these things and all their details. Do you think they have, like, a pizza dinner and just brainstorm what all can be done? I think they do. So you get to have this job *and* free pizza. I'm a bit jealous of this person I just made up in my head. Below are the overall shots. For anyone that knows the area, it is easily recognizable as this neighborhood.</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/14909752823" title="FlatironOverall1 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="FlatironOverall1" height="375" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/14909752823_d0ec21241e.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div>
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Not only is the overall area easily recognizable, but specific details are recreated amazingly:</div>
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Lego looking North on 5th Ave vs. Real looking north on 5th Ave.</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/14909750863" title="FlatironReal2StreetReal by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="FlatironReal2StreetReal" height="333" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3940/14909750863_a38e3e04c4.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Lego blue sun umbrellas on Broadway vs. Real blue sun umbrellas on Broadway</div>
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Lego street light and sign vs. Real street light and sign.</div>
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Lego Lego store vs. Real Lego store (of course)</div>
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And then they just had some fun details within the park. Details like… GROOT.</div>
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And a cat rescue!</div>
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Ahhh, CitiBikes.</div>
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And, um, deadly pizzas? (someone please tell me what this means, lol)</div>
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Not to mention a Viking attack repelled by Spider-man in a tree (I’m thinking they had more than pizza at that pizza party, mhm, heh)</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15344426220" title="Flatiron14VikingsSpiderman by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="Flatiron14VikingsSpiderman" height="500" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3934/15344426220_453727c8e7.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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Yeah, basically the whole thing is them just showing off with the Lego building shenanigans. And I loved them for it. ;)</div>
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~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4261529620140637444.post-85997382055064251392014-10-05T10:10:00.000-04:002014-10-05T10:10:44.536-04:00May 31, 2014: Amazing Race Season 25 Kicks Off in Times Square<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This post is a little late (by about four months, heh) but after the premiere of Amazing Race aired I loved seeing how they aired it (vs. how I saw it) and had fun going back and looking at the pictures I took.<br />
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So, let me flashback. May 31 of this year, a friend told me that The Amazing Race was starting it’s 25th season in Times Square. Generally, this would be an absolute no brainer for me to go see. But the catch? It was starting at 3:00 am. THREE AM.<br />
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SO, I went to bed at 7 and set my alarm for 2. I figured if I woke up, I’d go. If the alarm went off and I thought, “oh hail no!” then I wouldn’t go. But when the alarm went off at 2, I popped out of bed and headed to Times Square for another New York adventure!<br />
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It was all fun to see (especially now that the show has aired and I know a little bit about the contestants). And Phil Keogan (the host of the show) was fantastic with all the fans after the contestants were sent on their way. Best yet, I got an epic picture with Phil! <br />
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It’s Phil!!</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15424185856" title="0Phil by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="0Phil" height="500" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2950/15424185856_aec62f5d45.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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I got there just a few minutes early so just took in the scene and set up. Things seemed pretty calm, actually. Camera crews at the ready, lights at the ready, mikes at the ready. Just waiting.</div>
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<b>Having a relaxed chat before the craziness begins.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260638968" title="0Phil2 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="0Phil2" height="500" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5597/15260638968_0cce14cdf4.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<b>Crew and lighting waiting for the games to begin.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260476519" title="3Crew by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="3Crew" height="375" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2942/15260476519_c5bb59febe.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>It’s television…so of course there is hair and makeup. :)</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260681777" title="3PhilHair by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="3PhilHair" height="500" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3930/15260681777_11888c07d2.jpg" width="375" /></a></div>
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<b>And here are the racer’s backpacks and the intrepid camera men who will follow the racers.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260475839" title="3RacersBags1 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="3RacersBags1" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3935/15260475839_45ba182e38.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>This…this is just an artistic shot I liked of the camera men backlit by one of the massive screens in Times Square.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260681297" title="3RacersBags2 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="3RacersBags2" height="375" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2945/15260681297_ced85861be.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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As I said, I’d gotten there a few minutes early but ONLY a few. For soon, right around quarter to 3, the arrivals began. And, they really were just like you saw on TV. One by one a cab pulled up, a team would get out all excited and head over to the start line. I’m not sure how they orchestrated it (I mean, Times Square is just a sea of cabs and stop lights and people, even at 3:00 am) but it went smooth and without a hitch. Here are just a few shots (things were moving so fast, the shots are a little blurry).</div>
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This is what it looked like – the cameraman (and producer of the show) in front of me, the cars on the street, the fans corralled on the sidewalk, the racer’s bags up the red stairs. As I said, very impressive how smoothly they delivered. From the first arrival to the last was only about 3 minutes. Really impressive considering all the unknown factors.</div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260538640" title="5Arrivals1 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="5Arrivals1" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3927/15260538640_289460bc76.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>Arrivals of three of the teams: the dating couple, the cyclists, and the dentists (of course, at the time I didn’t know that’s who they were).</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260473849" title="5Arrivals4 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="5Arrivals4" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3933/15260473849_5d65aec51e.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>And upon their arrival they ran up to the start line. Here goes the mom and daughter</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260536700" title="5Arrivals5 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="5Arrivals5" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3933/15260536700_50820ef6f2.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>After arrivals were complete, we were ready to begin.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260678517" title="5Arrivals6 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="5Arrivals6" height="375" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5599/15260678517_6dffc2c587.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>After the arrivals I moved for a better view. This is where I stayed for the next 15-20 minutes.</b></div>
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<b>I wasn’t close enough to really hear what Phil was saying, but he did do a fair amount of talking, lol.</b></div>
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<b>And singing (just kidding, there was no singing, but it does look like it, lol)</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15444066091" title="6PhilTalking2 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="6PhilTalking2" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/15444066091_473f54c974.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>Whatever he was saying the teams were paying close attention (lol at the orange team)</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15444063121" title="6TeamsListen by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="6TeamsListen" height="375" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5600/15444063121_0c5351eaf5.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>And it was apparently funny at times.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260469179" title="6TeamsLaugh by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="6TeamsLaugh" height="375" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2945/15260469179_951d840eb5.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>Though the pink team seems unamused, lol.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260468739" title="6TeamsLaugh2 by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="6TeamsLaugh2" height="375" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2948/15260468739_12a857c275.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>And the wrestlers were definitely unamused (heh)</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15446887862" title="6TeamsLaughNot by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="6TeamsLaughNot" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3933/15446887862_e88c7b2f06.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>And we could tell when Phil turned to the crowd and both he and the contestants thanked us for being there. *waves* </b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15447238335" title="6TeamsWaves by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="6TeamsWaves" height="375" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5601/15447238335_86d8bde123.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>And they also waved to some overhead camera somewhere.</b></div>
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<b>The producer then wished them all luck.</b></div>
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Also during this time, they did two “false starts”. That is, they got them lined up and in the ‘start’ position, as if they’re ready to go… but they did that only to get camera footage of them in that position.</div>
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<b>You can see the camera below running along in front of all the racers.</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15424175616" title="7OnYourMark by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="7OnYourMark" height="375" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3929/15424175616_e57d2e2f17.jpg" width="500" /> </a></div>
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After getting that footage they then relaxed again for a few minutes. But only a few. Because soon, <b>Phil and the producer were plotting…</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15447232535" title="8Plotting by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="8Plotting" height="375" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5601/15447232535_5be7fbe146.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>And soon Phil was asking if everyone was ready…</b></div>
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<b>We all thought this would be the real start…</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260628448" title="8.1OnYourMark by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="8.1OnYourMark" height="375" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5598/15260628448_52186f7a5e.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>Everyone getting pictures</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260627968" title="8.1OnYourMarkPics by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="8.1OnYourMarkPics" height="375" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5598/15260627968_7493ef4218.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<b>And this was it!!! GO!!!</b></div>
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<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/redwingx/15260671207" title="8.2GO! by Jill, on Flickr"><img alt="8.2GO!" height="375" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5601/15260671207_b96b3190b0.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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And I must say, they might have staged a couple of the starts in order to get the ‘ready’ shots, but that was the only thing that was staged. For once they said go, it was what it was: complete chaos, lol.</div>
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<b>Up the stairs they went</b></div>
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<b>And then it really got crazy, just all the movement and activity. And the cameramen! Goodness they were moving fast, and with those cameras on their shoulders! So impressive!</b></div>
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And then, of course the contestants came right up to us begging to know where the first Amazing Race ended.</div>
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<b>I love Phil in the background of the first picture below smiling / laughing at it all.</b></div>
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Then they were gone. Just like that! 60 seconds of completely madness and then *poof* Heh. But, with the contestants gone and crew packing up, Phil came over to the crowd still there and just spent all kinds of time talking to people, signing autographs, and taking selfies. My favorite thing ‘overheard’ during this time was when Phil came and greeted one of the former contestants. That former contestant asked Phil where he was staying and if Phil wanted to go grab a drink and Phil said, “Where am I staying?! I’m not staying anywhere! I’ve got a plane I’ve got to get on! I’ve got work to go to work!”</div>
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<b>And I got my own picture and selfie, too. I love love love these pictures. :) </b></div>
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<b>Thanks, Phil, and the Amazing Race for a fun free middle-of-the-night experience!</b></div>
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~Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01958013247146221618noreply@blogger.com0