Lockdown Update Day 347

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Two Whedon articles:

Variety: Inside Joss Whedon’s ‘Cutting’ and ‘Toxic’ World of ‘Buffy’ and ‘Angel’ (EXCLUSIVE)

ETA: I wanted to pull out this quote especially:

While several high-placed sources who worked on “Buffy” say they were not aware of this rule, a person with direct knowledge of the production at the time confirms to Variety that an effort was made by those around Trachtenberg to ensure the young actor was never alone with Whedon. According to this person, it was due to an improper verbal exchange between Whedon and Trachtenberg.

^I hope this is accurate. It sounds in line with the rest. (That is - he is a bully, but not a predator in that sense.)

Jezebel: The Rise and Fall of Joss Whedon, and the Myth of the Hollywood Feminist Hero

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The Atlantic: Donald Trump Is Out. Are We Ready to Talk About How He Got In?
“The First White President,” revisited
(by Ta-Nehisi Coates)

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Plus another thing from America:

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US

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And finally, this whole thread is delightful:

"cat breed?" what the fuck is a "cat breed?" my cat's breed is Orange

— horny for nikolai lantsov hours (@wyverning) February 18, 2021