#week5

[king-of-docks]

@summer-of-bad-batch

Week 5: In retrospect, this was a bad idea.

[wild-imagines-and-stories]

Goodnight Kiss

Pairing: Shoto Todoroki x fem!reader

Prompt/Event: Week 5 (09/29) Goodnight Kiss of Kisstember by @kisstember

Genre: Tooth-rotting Fluff

WC: 617

A/N - This is definitely not the best thing I've written, but then again, this is the first thing I've done for Shoto, so it was bound to not be that great....

Anyway, I really do hope you guys enjoy it!

Fanfiction Masterlist

To say that Shoto Todoroki took care of you in so many ways is an understatement.

The two of you had started officially dating about a month ago, and basically any and all days that the two of you had off, you spent the whole day together.

And today was one of those days, as both you and Shoto were off from your Pro Hero duties.

You spent the whole day together shopping at the mall and just having a good time together.

Now, Shoto is helping you get all of the bags back into your apartment after having driving back to your apartment building.

"Thanks for helping with these Sho," you smile as the two of you exit the elevator, walking down the hallway towards your apartment, several shopping bags in each of your hands from your all-day shopping spree.

"It's not a problem," he replies, a small smile on his lips, as the two of you get to your apartment door. "I figured I'd help you bringing these up to your apartment before I went home myself."

"Well, I definitely appreciate it." you smile as you unlock your door, shoving it open.

Once the door's open, you and Shoto enter the apartment, setting the bags down on the little table near the door.

"I had fun shopping with you by the way." you tell him as you turn to him. "It had been a while since I've done a shopping spree like that."

Shoto's heterochromatic eyes meet yours and he smiles gently. "I'm happy you had fun."

"And are you sure I don't have to pay you back?" you question as you follow him to the door, knowing that he needs to get back home and get some sleep since he has patrol in the morning.

"I'm sure," he nods as the two of you stare into each other's eyes for a moment.

"Are you-" you try and protest again, but him taking your hand in his gently stops you mid-sentence.

"(Y/N)," he begins. "You don't have to pay me back for any of this."

You open your mouth to protest again, but he stops you by gently caressing your cheek in his right hand. "You don't have to pay me back because I wanted to spoil you today."

"Okay," you breathe out gently as you stare into his eyes for a moment.

"I better get going," he says to you as his forehead touches yours gently, causing you to relish in him being close to you.

"Okay." you reply with a nod as you pull away from him, meeting his eyes again.

Shoto stares into your eyes for a moment, his hand still on your cheek as he slowly leans forward, his lips mere centimeters from yours.

"Good night (Y/N)," he whispers before pressing his lips to yours in a gentle goodnight kiss.

The kiss only lasts for a moment before he pulls away and you smile up at him, returning his goodnight wishes as he pulls away from you fully, turning towards your front door so that he can leave.

"I'll see you tomorrow," he says to you gently as he walks out of the door and into the hallway.

"Okay." you nod as you follow him out, standing in the doorway.

He stands there for a moment, staring at you, clearly not wanting to leave before he turns away, making his way down the hallway back towards the elevator.

You stand there in the doorway of your apartment, watching him walk away for a moment before finally stepping back into your apartment, closing the door, knowing that you need to get to bed and get some sleep before your patrol tomorrow.

[foxwithadarkside]

This is the ultimate lvl of stupidity. I regret nothing =P people with hair loss can understand me

Summer of Bad Batch 2025

@summer-of-bad-batch

Week #5

Main Prompt: “In retrospect, this was a bad idea.”

Alternate Prompt: Hair Dye

Bonus Prompt #5: “You belong here.”

@lonewolflupe @eclec-tech @eobe @crosshairs-dumb-pimp-gf @nocturius8015ficore do you match my sense of humor?

[imperialsprig]

“In retrospect, that was a bad idea.”

Headcanon: Echo can get super competitive when the Batch plays volleyball and sometimes forgets he has a scomp....he often pops the ball (◞‸◟,)

13/39

@summer-of-bad-batch || banner by @leapingbadger

[toutorii]

"Crosshair, is it supposed to look like that?"

"..."

"Crosshair?"

"This was a bad idea."

AKA: Omega and Crosshair try to make breakfast and it goes horribly

Week 5: Main Prompt ("in retrospect, this was a bad idea."

@summer-of-bad-batch

[cryst-writes]

Talking ‘bout Podcasts Community 🎙️

Y’all, as someone who loves podcasts, I’ve been thinking about how they’ve evolved… especially when it comes to the communities forming around them online… hmm🤔

Obviously we all know that podcasts are at least an hour long, some may even stretch up to 3 hours, crazy right. And well, since the rise of short form videos, podcast channels have been creating clips of their podcasts to post on social media like TikTok to attract and gain more audiences. This method has proven to be highly effective, allowing podcast creators to gain visibility much faster than before. For example, our local podcast @sembangseram on TikTok, also known as Safwan Nazri Podcast on YouTube, shows quite a difference in engagement between platforms, highlighting how audiences today are more drawn to short, easily digestible content.

More importantly, what I’m trying to say is, posting these clips on social media really does help them gain exposure but also build a community. Where? Well, the comment section. People go there to discuss about the clips, share their opinions, and even debate with one another. They might leave their own thoughts or reply to others, therefore creating a chain of interaction that keeps the conversation going. 

Now I know you might ask… doesn’t YouTube have comments too? Yeah, it does. But I feel like with longer videos, people usually wait until they finish everything before saying something. There’s just more to process. But with short clips, it’s straight to the point, once it ends, people already have something to say and just drop it in the comments immediately. Engagement like these simply reflects how TikTok communities are shaped by emotional connections and interaction, where users are “tied” together through shared responses to the contents (Bickham et al., 2026). In a way, the comment section becomes a small community where people feel involved, heard, and connected.

However, here’s the big deal, these spaces don’t just encourage discussion… they also encourage strong opinions. Since interactions happen without face-to-face communication, people tend to express more openly, or worse, aggressively. TikTok, as a platform, also plays a role in shaping how users behave. As said by Xu et al. (2025), its features and structure influence how people communicate and respond to content, reflecting certain “platform values” that guide user interaction. Simply said, without physical presence or accountability, people may feel more comfortable sharing blunt or controversial takes, especially when it’s out of context.

And… well, this is where things can be quite messy... While podcast clips are meant to attract audiences, they can also be easily misunderstood without the full context. A short 30-second or one minute clip cannot fully represent a whole hour discussion, yet it is often judged as if it does. And how does it usually end? Yup, just a bunch of backlash, criticism, or even calls for cancel culture. To step it up, TikTok’s features, such as stitching and replying, can amplify this behaviour by allowing users to respond directly, sometimes in a confrontational or mocking way. As Fichman and Amidu (2025) explain, these features can contribute to “reciprocal trolling,” where users engage in cycles of negative interaction and conflict. What starts as a simple discussion can quickly turn into hostility. 

Additionally, let’s be honest, online communities can sometimes develop gatekeeping behaviours too, where people judge others’ opinions or decide what is considered a “right” or “wrong” take. Creating an even more toxic environment where people feel pressured to conform or risk being attacked. Tompkins and Guajardo (2026) highlight how algorithm-driven platforms like TikTok can shape these dynamics, influencing which voices are amplified and how communities regulate themselves.

In the end, podcast clips on TikTok show both sides of social media. On one hand, they create opportunities for connection, discussion, and community-building. On the other hand, they also amplify negativity, misunderstandings, and conflict. But then again, this is simply just my opinion. 😉🤷🏻‍♀️ Quote, if it turns into a fight, I’m choosing peace over being right 😭

References: Bickham, C., Chu, M. D., Yuan, A., Lookingbill, V., Mohammadi, E., Murray, S., Lerman, K., & Ferrara, E. (2026). Tied In on TikTok: Tie Strength and Emotional Dynamics in Algorithmic Communities. https://doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.2603.22504 Fichman, P., & Amidu, G. (2025). The roles of collapsing contexts and TikTok’s features in reciprocal trolling. Information, Communication & Society, 28(8), 1442–1462. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118X.2024.2391820 Tompkins, J. E., & Guajardo (née Brown), A. M. (2026). Gatekeeping the Gatekeepers: An Exploratory Study of Transformative Games Fandom & TikTok Algorithms. Games and Culture, 21(2), 213–230. https://doi.org/10.1177/15554120241244416 Xu, Y., Karppinen, K., & Pantti, M. (2025). Platform Values and Strategic Positioning: An Analysis of TikTok’s Community Guidelines and Public Communications in 2018-2024. Observatorio (OBS*), 19(4), 46. https://doi.org/10.15847/obsOBS19420252705

[summer-of-clones]

Week #5

Main Prompt: “In retrospect, that was a bad idea.”

Alternate Prompt: Hair Dye

Tags: #summerofbadbatch2025 #week5 #in retrospect that was a bad idea #hair dye

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[rileyd21]

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share your strategy for tackling a longer project with less stress

My strategy to work through a little bit each day and throughout the day so its less I have to do right when its due. I sometimes I wait to do projects until close to the due date and it can lead to stress for me and affects how good my project is.