Just Some Guy

26 | He/They | Artist | Writer | Gamer | https://linktr.ee/devilfella

[snototters-deactivated20210129]

[xingiliang]

My third try on tumblr wish me luck

[hop-a-lot]

Idea of Robert wearing prosthetic limb

[wreegis]

hear him out ok

[reggiemess]

Sometimes people think they're dealing with a Torment Nexus but what they actually have is a Jumanji. And sometimes people think something's a Jumanji but oops it's a Torment Nexus.

[reggiemess]

Now. Sometimes you have a third thing- you'll have yourself a Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. And buddy, I can't help you there.

[reggiemess]

So a Torment Nexus is something that is either a metaphor for a larger societal problem (e.g. The Platform, The Long Walk) or a social issue/trend taken to an exaggerated extreme (e.g. The Purge), with a lot of shades of grey in between (e.g. Squid Game). If it isn't about a larger societal issue/trend/structure it isn't a Torment Nexus.

A Jumanji can be dangerous and high-stakes (to the characters), but it doesn't need to have a metaphor or lesson, it can easily just be a "Would this be fucked up or what?" situation (e.g. a lotta Goosebumps stories). If there IS a lesson/metaphor, it will be on a smaller scale like psychological issues (e.g. Magnus Archives), family/relationship issues (e.g. Zathura), or about a specific topic (e.g. Magic School Bus). Large-scale social issues may be present (after all, Everything Is Political), but they take a definite backseat.

Now. A Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory is a trap based around morality and vices. These can be cultural, religious, or bonkers bullshit like "children shouldn't chew gum." There is generally not discussion or criticism of this morality system. Regardless of the morality system used, if it's not a trap, it's not a Chocolate Factory.

[pingintech]

examples of a willy wonkas chocolate factory include:

saw

the cabin in the woods

labrynth (1986)

and

[thiefking]

actually you know what that's exactly it i would rather someone add 5 parantheticals after every sentence than use tone indicators it's 1. accomplishing SO much more in terms of clarity 2. extremely funny to look at depending on how they're used

[thiefking]

observe:

"is this real? /gen" — i thought /gen meant "general" for ages. i would not be able to understand this on first sight a few years ago and is thus ineffective

"is this real? (genuine question)" — i fully understand this without issue

"is this real? (genuine question) (can't tell) (very realistic) (looks real) (scary) (photoshop?)" — is not only incredibly clear it's also very funny to read all of these thoughts stapled together while also in their own parentheses. it's also the most useful because now i can actually address all parts of what they are asking me with as much specificity as BOTH of us need

[lady-sanguis]

parentheses my beloved (they are for bonus thoughts) (and questions) ( and sidetracks) (like a 2nd conversation on top of the first)

[devilfellaportfolio]

He's just trying to eat a Twinkie in peace at the work pool party

[mecha-bitch-rob]

[dumyhead]

[snuffysbox]

looks at the camera like I'm on The SDN Office

[timbit-robin-art]

Manifesting the bromance route for Robert with Sonar and Malevola.

[junglejim4322]

had a panic attack so bad post panic attack calm felt almost the same as post orgasm calm. Makes you think

[floridakilo]

"Perhaps all pleasure is only relief" -William S Burroughs

[calcium-draws]

i just think he's phenomamal

[crabussy]

man come on. it's colours

[kianamaiart]

Photo

[kellykline]

spn fandom did spoil me for everything forever. what do you mean theres not an transcript search for every single show

[noodles-and-tea]

Mr Robert Robertson the third