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I understand that there’s a certain appeal going into experiences totally blind, discovering plots and details in real time. But I also think the concept of “spoilers” trains us to believe the magic of certain art forms is in the grand reveal. Believing something is spoiled/rotten/devalued once the “secret” is out feels like a symptom of living in a world where everything is seen as disposable. Instead of being disappointed by premature reveals, try letting it spark even more intrigue, curiosity, and attention to detail 💕
Feb 2, 2024
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My god everything is experienced better this way. Stop looking at guides, walkthroughs, endings explained (my least favorite), even the blurbs on the back. Such a rare opportunity in this time to go into something without knowing anything about it, yet so rewarding. To be pleasantly surprised or blown away, to have no idea what’s happening, to find that you really didn’t like it, an opinion formed on your own.. nothing is more valuable
May 29, 2025
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“I figured it’d be okay to post spoilers for [insert movie, book, show, video game here] since it’s like 10+ years old.”
Not everyone was born at the same time!! also, not everyone is exposed to the same things at the same time. Respect spoiler warnings no matter how old a narrative piece may be!!
Jul 10, 2024
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I really hate when people say “you should watch this, it’s so good”. Maybe it’s my natural oppositional defiance at play, but any time something gets hyped up, I want nothing to do with it.
So I just finished watching Challengers, and yeah. It lives up to the hype. But I’m glad I came to that conclusion in my own terms, makes it easier to see a piece of work for what it is, without the influence of too many opinions.
Jan 15, 2025
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An old Japanese show about various repair specialists. Each episode is short and takes you through the restoration of a beloved old object: a photograph, a stuffed penguin, a chair, a radish grater, a dictionary, etc. There are no English subtitles but you don’t really need them, the process speaks for itself. Aside from being visually and aurally soothing, it warms my heart to see people who care enough about everyday items to fix instead of replace them, and to see the specialists take such great care with these objects of affection. It gives me mild existential angst thinking about how many wondrous things get tossed when they break, but the show inspires me to take better care of the objects in my life and learn how to fix them. 10/10
Feb 2, 2024