I just watched Hot Fuzz again and I need to talk about it.
The writers for Hot Fuzz have said several times that Nicolas originally had a female love interest but she took up too much time without being connected to the murder plot so they removed her completely and instead gave her core dialogue and scenes to Danny, making him the love interest.
The movie constantly makes connections between Danny and Nicolas’ ex-girlfriend. For example, she complained about Nicolas forgetting her birthday so later on Nicolas panics when nobody told him it was Danny’s birthday. She told him he has to find someone he can love more than work and by the end he chose Danny over working in London. He gifts Danny flowers and wins him a stuffed toy. They spend the night out together followed by Danny inviting Nicolas home. They have a romantic theme that only plays during their emotional scenes. We even see the exact moment Nicolas realise he’s in love with Danny when the old lady asks if he’s buying flowers for a special someone and he says “….Yes” with a shy little smile.
The only thing missing is an actual kiss but in the Cornetto trilogy romantic relationships are rarely sealed with a kiss. In Shaun of The Dead the main romantic couple Shaun and Liz never kissed once and they had as much physical contact as Nicolas and Danny.
It’s funny to watch this movie and realise it has more queer content than some more modern movies and shows that are hailed as good queer media.
Like, I’ve never heard anyone accuse Hot Fuzz of queerbaiting but because it treats Nicolas and Danny’s relationship the same way most movies treat straight romances in the genre (it was literally originally written as a straight romance) people just didn’t notice it was a queer movie or thought it was a joke on homoerotic buddy cop movies. If it came out today it would absolutely be on the queer movie list.
#i like to think data took him all the way to the brig tossed him in and left#and then came back 60 seconds later and was like ‘i believe i have successfully played a ‘practical joke’ on you :)’#riker loses it & claps him on the back like ‘wow. good job u rly had me going. dont ever fucking do that again’
Perfect.
Actually it’s 73 seconds. Data, knowing something of how human minds work, estimates that Riker will give him 60 seconds to come back (because humans prefer “round numbers”, however arbitrary the units). After 60 seconds it will take 4 seconds for Riker to fully process the conclusion that Data is, in fact, not coming back after all, and an additional 9 seconds to build to the optimum level of anxiety.
#I know the TARDIS has a lot of rooms but the empty control room shot absolutely implies#that this is just the TARDIS vibing by herself with the others are out saving the day etc#and that makes this for me (via @starsailorstories)
John Boyega called out Disney and the fans' racist treatment of him and Disney dropped news about the Mandalorian. Disney is revealed to be funding conservative politicians who support the Don't Say Gay Bill, and they release the Kenobi trailer.
disney employees are starting a full week of walkouts leading to their big walkout on march 22nd, 2022. they’ve asked people to not use disney products during this week. (no disney+, hulu, espn, playing games, watching videos, reviewing/blogging about any of their IP, no going to the parks). this is a targeted and timed action you can concretely participate in.
they’re asking people to also support by using those hashtags and to sign their petition in solidarity.
i think we, as a fandom who is still living and thriving, deserve a merthur spin-off announcement on december 24th as a gift for the show's ten years anniversary
i dont believe that any of you are watching euphoria for real. if i found out tomorrow it was a fake show that was being used to torment me truman show style i would believe it
Genre: Romantic Headcanons, fluff, a little sprinkle of angst
Warning: Thought of losing someone
A/N: I use the term mother to refer to the reader, but that does not necessarily represent ones gender— I'm referring more into the motherly role the reader possesses. Okay? Okay.
- Starting off this headcanon, pre-tss and you're a long time member of Argus and had already established yourself as one of the people Amanda Waller deems a vital piece. With your psychology, hand to hand combat, proficiency with a wide arsenal of weapons, and a bit of a medic on the side. Her only problem with you was your softness.
- At first the blonde looked down at you for being outwardly expressing your concerns, none knows whether she's projecting on you or not— but all they know is that she always tells you to not switch your heart with your mind.
- Emilia found herself developing a soft spot for you after you would look after her and how much of a sweetheart you are in general. It took time for her to allow herself to be vulnerable with you, but once you've proven yourself, she doesn't hesitate to let down her walls to let you in. She thinks every team or person could use a Y/N in their lives and that is how proud she is of you.
- She fell for your kind nature and how it is second nature for you to attend to those who are in need. She's quite shocked as to why you're in this line of career when you could be a preschool or something. She felt as if she's a person to you and not just liked because of her appearance.
-It took her awhile to get used to you being caring, but she got the hang of it and tries her best to reciprocate that care. As sometimes you are too absorbed serving others that you forget yourself, she is certain you take care of yourself too.
- Though occasionally, she rolls her eyes at you when you fuss about the littlest of things. Emilia forgot to drink water that day? Ooops, you're shoving a bottle of water in her face. John Economos eating nothing but chips? Suddenly you're pulling out a homemade lunch from your pocket. How do manage to be that prepared? Emilia accidentally tore her shirt? Bam, suddenly you're equipped with a sewing kit and lending her your jacket so you can fix her top. Harcourt doesn't know how you're doing it, but she is impressed.
- She knows you're a capable fighter, but you have moments where your kindness is taken advantage of. It's something you fought about on numerous occasions, and she's just scared that one day she will lose you because of your soft-hearted nature. She loves you for it, but she really is afraid of losing you because of it. By that, she always wants to fight alongside you to ensure your safety. She claims that you are a great fighting companion, but she's protective of you.
- Don't tell anyone, but she clings onto you when sleeping. She denies it, but she really does. Holding onto you in her sleep provides her a certain security at the fact no one is going to snatch you away.
- Your relationship is on the low-key side of things, the two of you agreed not to be excessively lovey dovey with each other on public— causing a few mishaps that occurs from time to time. The amount of people Emilia had to ward off away from her is astronomical, so I hope you're not the jealous type.
- By this, a lot of people thought you two are merely close friends. Because ya know, friends always hold hands in public, wear matching outfits, share a bed, are always tucked away in a corner to themselves talking smack about people. One time a coworker saw you out in a diner and instantly thought, "Aww, I wish I had a friend that hangs out with me on Sundays."
- Okay but the reason why your relationship is partially concealed is the fact that either of you will be targeted for that very reason. So it was best for the two of you to keep it on the down low.
- The bet from the beginning of Gunn's The Suicide Squad wherein she won quite the hefty amount, she was thinking about taking you out on a date and perhaps buy you a gift with the price money... Unfortunately, she had no time for that when the mission Corto Maltese went South.
- There comes the point where your superior Amanda Waller was demanding the Task Force X to stand down. Emilia was holding you down like her life depended on it, because there is no way in hell you are dying in her watch. Do not get her wrong, she feels sorry for the innocents there, but she just can't bear to lose you. Thankfully, someone else did the job.
- The event that followed after the success of the mission, you were told the death of a dear friend, Colonel Rick Flag. Emilia sat with you the whole night, holding you close. He was like a brother to you, as you look up to him for being a hero. God knows how would Miss June Moon would react to the news of her lover's death.
- We fast forward to the Peacemaker series, where you would be serving your punishment by serving under Clemson Murn to fulfill Operation Butterfly. You weren't thrilled by the prospect of it, but you weren't as much of a downer as your Emilia and John Economos.
- Adebayo instantly found the warmth of a welcome from you, being your kind natured self, she felt more comfortable and immediately warmed up to you... Unlike the others, who are unnecessarily dismissive of her, something you scold them for.
"Can you two not be a bunch of meanies?"
"What are you, five?" Harcourt says through laughs, whilst John cackles behind her.
You roll your eyes at them, before pointing your apologetic gaze at Leota, who only gave you an unsure shrug and an awkward smile.
- The meeting with Chris. Oh boy. Five months after the mission in Corto Maltese, and you have not forgotten about it. Not only that, you immediately took notice of his interest to your girlfriend. It was not jealousy speaking (whatever makes you sleep peacefully at night), it was concern. She has already outright told him to fuck off and you were just looking out for her. Emilia, as much as she is amused at you, she assures you she can handle herself.
- You're pissed, sure, but you hold yourself on a civil and professional manner despite all that. Even if Chris always takes a lot of hurtful jabs at your direction, calling you names. Those names: MILF, momma bear, goody-two-shoes. Emilia is annoyed on your behalf.
"Hey what's up, MILF—"
"It's L/N to you, asshole." Harcourt directs a murderous glare at Smith.
- The first mission wouldn't be until a day or three, you decided to rest after the meeting at the Fennel Fields. Harcourt decided to go out in a nearby pub and you let her be. You thought she wouldn't be back until later.
"Back so soon?" You tilted your head to receive a peck from your girlfriend.
"Yeah. The asshole refuses to fuck off." She sighs in frustration, before crashing beside you. "I don't know how you can keep your cool at these type of situation. If I were you, I'd knock the shit outta them."
"Is there... Something I can do to make you feel better?"
You were innocently posing that question, thinking perhaps buying her beer from the nearby store would help her to loosen her nerves... She got the an idea and looked up with that look. You soon caught up and allowed yourself to be pulled down. I'll let your imagination do the rest.
- Like I said, the first mission wouldn't be in a day or three... Until Harcourt received a phone call at midnight, waking you both up. Chris was caught up in a predicament that lead that two of you rushing out the motel, picking up clothes on your way out from the rush. You failed to notice the mark Emilia left on your neck was visible until she pointed it out whilst she was on the phonecall. She was secretly smirking as you rush back to the motel to fetch a scarf to cover it up.
- Shenanigans were done, Murn was yelling at Chris for leaving the dossier out in the open. You would have volunteered to be Chris: medic, until John got it covered. So you just stood there, dumbfounded at Chris' actions.
- Now, first official mission— spying on Senator Goff and his family. In preparation of the mission, you met the chaos that is Vigilante, peeking behind a trashcan. Your relationship with him would be mostly you being an impulse control. He claims that he wouldn't listen to you, until he sees both you and Harcourt glaring at him, then he finally obeys.
- "May I help you?" "Hey! Get outta here!" You and your girlfriend say in unison. If there's a moment where your dynamic with her is defined, this is one of the moments.
- When the time came to kill the family, Emilia immediately sensed your empathy for them. She noted herself to reassure them that they butterflies to make you feel better.
- After the mission, where everyone sustained injuries, you were immediate and helped everyone patch up. Of course, Emilia was your first priority.
"I'm glad you're okay, Harcourt. Hit your head harder and I'm afraid you wouldn't wake up again." You whisper lowly, handing her an ice pack before attending to Chris.
"I'm just thankful you weren't the one held hostage." You paused from your work, glancing behind your shoulder to see Harcourt smiling wholeheartedly at you. She snaps out of her lovestruck trance upon noticing everyone staring at the two of you. "If you were the one they got, you would have fucked it up."
The moment was ruined and you light-hearted smile disappears and contorts to disappointment, dabbing Chris' injuries with a heavy hand despite his whinings.
- Maybe Chris sensed something from the two of you, but just can't put a finger on what it is. He chalks it up to the two of you being besties.
- You're the person that Murn doesn't need to worry about— you're a voice of reason and a glue that keeps the group together... It's just that some of them does not listen to you, much to his dismay.
- As for everyone in the team, they are glad you have their backs regardless of they treat you. Sometimes Emilia thinks having your heart in your sleeves concerns her and snaps at you for it. John is a sarcastic little shit who jabs at you. Chris is... Chris. Adrian is a stubborn nut. Leota is a stubborn nut. Murn can come off harsh. But in the end, you're just glad to be of service to them.
- Leota senses your relationship with Emilia is deep, John knows you have a thing going on but never says it out loud, Murn couldn't care less, and both Chris and Adrian are oblivious and thought that the two of you are just the best of friends.
remember in School of Rock where the black girl was afraid to say she wanted to be a singer because she was fat and didn’t want to get laughed at but Dewey was all “who gives a shit, I’m fat too and so is aretha franklin but we’re still valuable and we rock” and then the girl felt better without having to be told that beauty comes in all sizes or some other bullshit. thats the kind of body positivity I’m looking for. tell these babies that they’re worth a damn without tying it to any other arbitrary ideals
actually the fact that john cena is part of the reason that peacemaker is bi makes it so much better bc I’ve seen so many posts about how john cena would deny chris being bi if someone asked him. how’s it feel that it was actually his idea @ the bros?
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