Current Obsessions

American living in Ireland | @CloverCreative on Ao3 | These are my current obsessions

[sineaden]

hii i just wanted to say that your fic "I'll Be Seeing You" was the first one i EVER read and the reason why 14 yo me was so obsessed with tokka. i still think abt it a lot, so thank you ❤️

Awe, this made my day, thank you so much! 🥹

[ladyheartblack]

Toph The Bride 🤍

[impartofthefandom]

god I miss the tokka glory days

[twinkle-toph]

*sniff* *sniff* I smell a resurgence. A Tokka resurgence.

[superliz6]

[sineaden]

FYI

[tesseractthelate]

I usually only watch bridgerton because for some reason I find the idea of “rich people in old times doing nothing except being sad, going to balls, and dressing pretty” to be irresistibly entertaining to watch (and also for the sibling dynamic!) but am I wrong or is season 3 kinda hitting?? Like in a good quality kind of way? The emphasis on female relationships, like between Francesca and her mother, as well as Penelope and her mom, and Pen and Eloise, I really enjoyed those conversations. They also explored how love takes different shapes with Benedict’s storyline and Francesca’s, and how it doesn’t have to end in someone’s 20s with Violet. I also liked how much it focused on the lack of opportunities women had in that time, and how they were pitted against each other as a result. Thus the ending where Penelope decided to own Whistledown as herself, and use it to celebrate other women felt really satisfying.

[sineaden]

One thing that has stood out to me along the Bridgerton press tour is that while I may be in love with Nicola Coughlan, oddly enough, I actually relate to Luke Newton’s personality a bit more.

Which is funny, because I am a chubby, short gal who lives in Ireland and went to school in Galway. You’d think I would relate to Nicola more, but it’s more a case of her being who I aspire to be. Everyone loves her because it’s hard not to! She is so charming, always knows what to say, has great energy and work ethic, and even though she identifies as introverted, it doesn’t stop her from being outgoing. She is exceptional not only at acting but also at engaging with her fans and the media. Not to mention, she is great at using her platform to promote important causes.

Meanwhile, Luke appears to be more obviously introverted and doesn’t always seem the most natural when it comes to dealing with the press. And of course, because Nicola is such a star at it, which has led to her being rightfully booked and busy, there is inevitably this comparison between her and Luke, with people criticizing him for not capitalizing on his success as well. This is sad because he too is a great actor, but his performance on screen may be overshadowed by the critique of his real-life persona.

As someone with ADHD, I have seen a lot of myself in Luke’s demeanor throughout the press journey. I think we’ve seen how Nicola brings out the more outgoing parts of Luke, most likely because he’s comfortable around her, which is so relatable, honestly. I often feel like my true personality doesn’t come out around strangers unless I’m with someone I already feel safe with, which often makes me feel misunderstood and frustrated with myself for not being more of a ‘Nicola’ when I know deep down that I can be.

I don’t really know what the point of this post is other than that it’s interesting to see the reaction both actors have gotten. I also realize the very parasocial nature of this thought process, and I don’t mean to project my emotions onto the actors. This is just what I took away from a lot of the discourse I’ve seen on social media and it’s been fascinating to see.

[sineaden]

Unpopular opinion but with them upping the ante on all the makeup this season I think they missed the opportunity to feature some Guyliner on the men of the ton. I mean, they were going for “sexy pirate” Colin… might as well go full Jack Sparrow, Panic! At the Disco, Cabaret and throw some eyeliner on Colin at that final ball….just saying.

[sineaden]

Underrated moment in Pt. 2 is when Penelope declares “I am Lady Whistledown” to Colin after the Queen interrupts their wedding. I legitimately got chills!

I know there is discourse about how the show handled the Lady W reveal but I personally liked the change from the book in giving Penelope more agency over her own identity. And I love this moment in particular because Penelope finally takes full ownership of it.

In previous seasons, I think even Penelope viewed Lady W as a separate entity from herself, which has made it easier for her to justify some questionable decisions and hide behind the mask of her pen.

Now she’s taken accountability for her past mistakes but also fully and unapologetically takes ownership of her alter ego. In a less sinister way it reminds me a bit of when Walter White says “I am the danger.”

Love

[noah-wyles]

Very nice articles about part 2 which I wholeheartedly agree.

https://variety.com/2024/tv/reviews/bridgerton-season-3-part-2-review-1236015585/

ohhhhh this part:

it's so spot on. like thinking on colin's speech to penelope when he's talking to her about his rational and why he acted the way he did and how he loves her. he doesn't see her as just penelope, she's also LW, and while he initially thought he couldn't separate the two of them, he can love her for who she is.

[lisaphantasia]

I am dead and I haven't even watched the episode yet

[myargalargan]

Colin repeatedly snubbing his siblings because of Penelope

[nothuggingyou]

In those moments alone, as my fingers trace freckles from cheek to collarbone, or as I watch the way starlight dances across skin, I marvel at how one can feel such intimacy, but also such great distance.

[yenvengerberg]

#he kept that promise

[sineaden]

Colin Chasing After Penelope: An Observation

An underrated moment in the first episode is when Colin goes to check on Penelope after her dress rips. When she asks him what he’s doing outside, he downplays his concern and replies that he’s “just getting some fresh air.”

It’s a small detail in the dialogue that shows where his mindset is. This comes right after his conversation with the other gentlemen in the ton, where Colin is really playing up his new ‘much-more-fun-this-season’ persona. While he’s still being aloof and trying to play it cool, he can’t help checking up on Penelope. It’s the first moment between them where we see Colin’s true colors poke through.

Even more delicious is the contrast in this interaction with the next time he chases after her in episode two, after the gossip about them spreads. He no longer downplays his concern for Penelope and isn’t afraid to stand up for her as a true friend.

Contrast this again in episode 4 when Colin pushes past the same gentlemen he spoke with in the first episode, no longer concerned with their opinions or pretending to be someone he’s not.

And finally, he chases her a third time, but now he's not only prepared to embrace who he truly is, but also ready to acknowledge his true feelings for Penelope.

[sineaden]

L: That’s not a euphemism, I promise.

N: Is it? Is it though? 🎂🎂🎂