~Spleef

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This is one of the many reasons why I cannot take Christianity seriously. A religion that says that women cannot be allowed the same power/level as men (the Bible even says that a woman must be silent and not be allowed to teach) simply is not worth my time. What is so wrong with a woman priest? And before you ask about nuns, nuns do NOT have the same power that priests do. Why must the Catholic Church get their robes in a twist over this? Why do the fundies get their underwear in a twist over the most retarded things???

And this gives a whole new meaning to 'Jesus Christ on a cracker!!!' [link] Come on people, it's just a freaking cracker!

I was raised Christian, but this kind of shit just makes me glad that I don't believe in a vengeful sky fairy no morez!

I watched it last night, so I'll keep this short and simple (as best as I can). I LOVED the Zutara interaction and it gave me some ideas for Slow Heat. And Sokka waiting for Suki with the rose in his mouth... I'm shocked that made it's way on a kid's show, but I liked it.

However, I am REALLY bothered by the whole backstory (The Southern Raiders, Kat's mom, etc) for several reasons.

1. The leader of the Southern Raiders said that sources told him there was just one Waterbender left.

My issue... who told? Who would snitch on their own village? This in itself begs for a backstory of its own! My guess is that the writers pulled this out of their ass for a quick and cheap explanation. Tsk tsk. Try harder. A better explanation for the Southern Raiders coming to the village would be... well, just because they could! (to bully the villagers)

2. Katara's mom sacrificing herself for Katara.

My issue... it felt way too cheesy/cliche for me. A more rational/mature explanation would be Katara's mom standing up for herself, and the Southern Raiders, being the assholes they are, decided to kill her for her defiance/the hell of it. That would have worked out much better than the whole 'noble sacrifice' thing.

3. Katara just leaving the leader alone after she confronted him.

My issue... Fuck? I mean... what. it was nice that she didn't KILL him, but she didn't have to leave him sitting there in the rain, unscathed. She could have left him scarred, or another long-lasting reminder of what he had done. If Nick had the nerve to show Sokka trying to seduce Suki, they certainly could have done a more mature/realistic take on the confrontation between Katara and her mother's murderer.

Edit as of 9 PM (CT) Watched Ember Island Players. Like Southern Raiders, it had some good parts and some BAD parts. The part about hiding in the old family summer house, pure genius. And I almost wish Real Zuko had the same long, wavy hair like his actor counterpart when he was wearing the longest wig (omg it was so sexy) and Zuko sitting next to Katara before Aang could get her... I LOL'd at that part.

But again, this was another filler. Some of the things in here could have been included in a better episode. But the whole play thing... seriously, wtf? Why isn't Zuko looking for his mom? And why isn't the Aang Gang looking for Hakoda and Chit Sang and the rest of the peeps they left behind? Again, this episode was filled with plotholes and too many unanswered questions. The series finale better be kickass to make up for the recent lack of attention to the details of ATLA.

(July 19,2008 9 AM CST) Like the preceding two episodes, Sozin's Comet was filled with both awesomeness and suckiness.

Awesome - the White Lotus, Iroh, Bumi, Piandao, Jeong Jeong, and GRANDPAKKU! The fight between Aang and Ozai! OMG! Sokka and Suki and Toph pwning the airships! Toph wrapping herself up in metal! (she looked so cute!) Zuko and Katara together! ZUTARAAAAAAAAAAAAAA FOREVAR! Azula losing it, that was full of lulz!

What sucked - the kissing at the end. It ruined it all (like Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows epilogue) We STILL don't know where Zuko's mom is! Yue and Jet died, but not Ozai! No Iroh/Jun interaction! And Fire Lord Zuko serving tea??? WHAT.

FUCK YOU, BRYKE. THERE WAS FAR MORE ZUTARA IN THE SERIES THAN THERE WAS EVER KATAANG. SO I LAUGH AT YOUR RETARDED KISS SCENES.

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After three long months, I have updated Capture of the Maiden. Coincidentally, 'Mythology' is one of the challenges of Zutara Week (even though I am not actually a official participant since you have to participate in all 7 days) so this is perfect. This chapter features the hot Zutara reunion sex, AND a pomegranate. What more could you ask for? So click on the link above (it goes to AFFNet)

Today, my stepmom's father and brother celebrated their 80th and 50th birthdays respectively, and reserved a park for it as there were many relatives and friends. On the grounds was also a kid's playground. Y'know, the modern day "safe" boring plastic crap.

In front of it was a sign with rules... 'no horseplay, shoving, or rough stuff', 'do not play on equipment when it is wet' ' parental supervision required' and other stupid crap.

On the top of this list was "The Smart Way to Play". I stared at this for several moments before glibly commenting to my brother and several others with me...

"... Excuse me, but I didn't know that there was a retarded way to play."

Next week, on Thursday, June 26th will be the day that the glorious Spleef came into the world. She shall celebrate this day with cake.

There will be lots of delicious cake in honor of the Spleef's day of birth. Delicious cake will be had, and delicious cake will be eaten. There will be lots of rejoicing with the delicious cake.

You must eat it.

Yus.

Edit 6/26/08 IT ARE MT BIRTHDAY!!! LET THE EATING OF DELICIOUS CAKE COMMENCE.

Second edit: ZOMG. DEEP FRIED CHEESECAKE. I'M NOT FUCKING KIDDING YOU. SUCH A THING EXISTS AND I WAS GIVEN IT AND ICECREAM WITH A CANDLE IN TOP.

DEEP FRIED CHEESECAKE. I HAD A ORGASM.