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“No Democrat should get elected to any federal office without a credible plan to reform the Supreme Court and rid it off its corruption, along with the willingness to enact such a plan.”
— Are Democrats Warming to Reforming the Supreme Court? - TPM – Talking Points Memo
Something I always appreciate about TAG is how optimistic it is about the future. Obviously, there's still natural disasters and corrupt people, but overall, the shows outlook on the future is positive. There's seemingly world peace, and climate change is no longer a threat.
I know that this is partially because it's a kids' show and maybe wanted to avoid more serious/grown-up topics that could surround an international rescue team. But regardless, I still appreciate it's optimism and I feel it's something we could use more of these days. Like yes, the future can seem dire at times, especially now more than ever, but having hope for a positive future is so important if we actually want to achieve that.
It's just one of the small things I love about TAG
The first of our Community Creations for the rewatch is:
EOS has been studying the idiosyncrasies of human language in an effort to work out which combinations of words make the humans laugh / cry / facepalm / react with horror and why this differs depending on who is saying it.
For each episode please submit your favourite (short) quotes. They could be funny, surprising, reassuringly typical for the character… whatever you like!
We’ll compile lists as we go and perhaps have some polls further down the line as to which we love the best.
Use the standard tags (#Thunderversary #Thunderversary-Rewatch #name-of-episode) and also #character-name and #EOS-log-book and don’t forget to @thunderversary-rewatch-party so we can add them to the list!
How lucky we are to have such an amazing fandom for this little show... I've met (virtually at least) so many amazing thanks to it, and had so much fun with the characters and ideas that everyone shares!
I know not everyone has been here from the start, but it brings me such joy to see people joining the fandom even after all this time and I can't wait to see what the next ten years brings like Scott I'll be feeling very old by then. I'm definitely going to go on a hunt through the tags and have a reblog binge at somepoint today, but I'm not going to apologise because it's so worth it to bring people's work to the spotlight again.
Also happy birthday to this meanace to society and his brothers, please forgive me for the whump I'm about to carry out on you...
Part 3 and the final part of the rec list! Don't forget to check out part 1 and part 2 too! Blame tumblr for not allowing me to put it all on the same post! 💕
List below the cut. All warnings, ratings, etc. are inside each fic~~
✨FANDOM RECS [CONT.]✨
Fraught Friendships by RenaHime
This oneshot is set in the aftermath of the episode “Impact”. Always wondered as to why Ridley never featured again after this, so here is my answer.
A Father by rosefields
Scott Tracy has been under a lot of pressure since his mother died. But he can cope, it's not a problem. Jeff know that, his oldest is strong and capable and he doesn't need his father. Right? (Partly Outsider POV)
Up in Flames by @sparkwithinme
Inspired by a small bit of dialog from Inferno.
Reflection by @scribeofred
The city of Kingston. One year ago, an earthquake. Now, fires and explosions. History isn't repeating, but lives still hang in the balance, and the Tracys are a single wrong step away from losing one of their own.
the observable entropy of a closed system by scribeofred
Everyone involved in the operation has their own methods of ensuring absolute secrecy is maintained. This—this is yours.
Pranks and Tempers by @weathergirl8
It was only supposed to be an innocent prank, but Gordon didn't bargain for more.
A Guide to Valentine's Day (and how to exploit it) by @silverstarfics
“John, darling,” Penelope announced brightly. “Would you like to go on a date with me?”
“No.”
“Oh, don’t be ridiculous. Not a romantic date.”
In which John and Penelope pretend to go on a date to make the most of the discounts offered on meals for couples, because Valentine’s Day is about all kinds of love, including the platonic kind.
Five Times Alan Flew Another Thunderbird by silverstarfics
...and the one time he didn't.
Five Times The Floor Was Not Lava by silverstarfics
...and the one time it was.
Out Of This World by silverstarfics
Reality has rules: the supernatural don't exist (but Alan's just seen his brother stabbed by a demon), demon deals aren't real (which is also odd given Alan's accidentally made one), and nightmares exist solely in your head (only he's just dragged his entire family into a hell dimension).
Or: Alan learns some truths about the world that he'd rather not have known at all.
The One Where John Gets A Hug by silverstarfics
Spending months by yourself has never been advisable behaviour, and John's never been good at asking people for help. Or: the Tracys learn the magical art of communication, with a load of hugs thrown in for good measure.
The Spider Incident by silverstarfics
It takes a certain kind of bravery to save the world... it takes a different kind of bravery to remove a spider from the shower. Or: there is a spider, and the Tracy boys are disasters.
Tomorrow Never Knows by silverstarfics
Things had not gone according to plan, to say the least. Now they were trapped on a deserted island in the middle of nowhere with no hope of rescue and increasingly slim chances of survival. To make matters worse, the Chaos Crew had shown up. This was not going to be a fun week.
Shattered by @jerriandtheirfanfics
One Tracy brother leaves his feelings bottled up, until the smother hen catches him out. Movie-verse oneshot.
Whatever It Takes by Siocled_poeth
Realisation hit John's gut like one of Gordon's elbows: he'd been kidnapped, and he'd walked right into it.
It didn't seem as though his family were looking for him.
His father probably hadn't even noticed he was missing.
He had to decide what lengths to go to to get home.
Denied by @thunderstorm-bay
Gordon is frustrated after "Deep Search" and "City Under The Sea".
Enough is Enough by SpaceKat38
Chapter 19 of Whumptober 2022
Just Another Rescue by teddy0bear
No summary.
Buckle by Teobi
She finds him sitting at his father's desk, when everyone else has gone to bed. Add-on to S1E15, 'Relic'. TAG2015
Sunny Side Up by TheRebelFlower
Brandon wants to cook breakfast for Alan, but will his plan fail when it turns out he's not the first one to arrive in the kitchen?
Brother by @mrmustachious
Virgil senses something is up with Alan. It isn't what he thinks it is. Written for Thunderpride 2023 - Trans Men Day
Sleep Under the Fish by mrmustachious
One day, a strange boy appeared on Penelope's beach. And then he disappeared.
Little did she know about the world that lived beneath the sea, and what that one encounter would open her up to.
A Thunderbirds/Luca AU
We'll Always Have Paris by @tikatu
Kyrano takes Tin-Tin on a journey of the heart.
and finally, the penny drops! by @tanushakyrano
This was not how Scott had envisioned having his bisexual awakening, but sometimes that's just the way the cookie crumbles.
Besides, it definitely could have been a whole lot worse, so who's complaining?
give or take a million by transienttumbleweed
Half a dozen years ago, in the lobby of a Wichita hospital, Scott Tracy made a choice.
It was the right choice, in the end, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t … consequences.
It’s fine. He’s handling it. (Present-day AU.)
like to the lark at break of day by transienttumbleweed
John Tracy is not having a good week.
Fortunately, his older brothers have a full tank of gas and no sense of self-preservation. (Present-day AU.)
piece by piece by transienttumbleweed
Six times Tanusha cried because of the Tracys, and one time she couldn’t. (Present-day AU. Can be read independent of the rest of the series.)
I Just Can't Wait To Be Free by @tsarinatorment
When Scott gets stuck, Gordon’s the only one around - too bad he can’t stop laughing.
Late Night Lifting by @whatgaviiformes
Smart doesn't mean weak
Tracy Seaside Orchard and Farm by whatgaviiformes
An alternate universe. Gordon has a successful farm... and seems to have nothing to do with this International Rescue thing.
Turning Circles by whatgaviiformes
It was official. Gordon had a crush on his brother's ice dance partner. Ice Skating AU
Once in a blue moon by @such-a-random-rambler
please, someone, why can I not write anything else! A little John and Virgil together. Now with chapter 2 wohoo!
Seeing Stars by such-a-random-rambler
While John deals with memory loss from a domestic accident, the others rally round
Don't Cough by Whump_and_Whine
John's dying, alone in space as his brothers rush to get to him. He realises they're not going to get to him in time, and contemplates how to die. It's a sad fic, but in my head, John does survive after this, but I've tagged death of character, and suicidal thought in case. If you want more details, read the notes.
Tricky Trust by Whump_and_Whine
John's sick. He needs to be sedated, but that comes with its own problems...
Grudgingly Human by Yarnaholic
Post EOS. Scott faces some old demons while trying to talk down a man standing on a building ledge after a rescue.
La tarte aux pommes d'or by @yarol2075
Scott needs to thank the Mechanic - it really shouldn't be so hard.
