Red Nose Day

[elisi]

Do something funny for money. We didn't watch, but below the cut are two short Doctor Who-y sketches.

Watch on YouTube

Watch on YouTube

For those outside the UK, these are perfect examples of how embedded the show is in the public consciousness.



I keep meaning to post, and then just... not.

Everything Everywhere All At Once won all the Oscars which made me very happy. What an incredible movie: wildly inventive and innovative, with rich and complex characters, outstanding actors, full of heart in every way, and dealing with deeply human issues such as family and culture and the meaning of existence... ♥ ♥ ♥ I have watched it twice and would happily watch it many more times - I'm sure that every re-watch would bring more facets to light.

~

Some links:

Why I Decided to Update the Language in Ursula K. Le Guin’s Children’s Books
Literary Executor Theo Downes-Le Guin on What That Means For Readers, Past and Future

A World Without Men
The women of South Korea’s 4B movement aren’t fighting the patriarchy — they’re leaving it behind entirely.

And I have been meaning to share this FOREVER...

you have reached the OTW, please hold for greater transparency

(It makes me sad that the OTW has decided to go down this path and really hope they can turn it around.)

Comments

[misbegotten]

Oooh! Thanks for the Red Nose Day videos!

[yourlibrarian]

Thanks for the World Without Men link -- over 40% (and to think that the world average is 30% and this isn't a cause for concern everywhere...) And the map of breedable women OMG.

The same seems to be happening in Japan even if it doesn't go by a recognizable movement. The shrinking birth and marriage rate is taking its toll and I don't think larger global concerns are going to help either.

[geeklover80]

Yeah, I watched EEAAO twice, too. After I watched it the first time, I watched it with my husband because I thought he might enjoy it. I just bought the Blu-ray. Partly because I'm an 80s girl and partly because he's so freaking adorable, I am so, so happy for Ke Huy Quan and his comeback.

Stacey

[kazzy_cee]

Everything Everywhere All At Once Deserved all the accolades for so many reasons *nods*

I didn’t watch RND (I never do) so thanks for the DW bits.

[elisi]

You're welcome! The youtube algorithm brought them to me, so it was very easy. :)

[elisi]

Thanks for the World Without Men link -- over 40% (and to think that the world average is 30% and this isn't a cause for concern everywhere...) And the map of breedable women OMG.
It came up randomly in the Get Pocket suggested and was even more interesting (and horrifying) than the title suggested.

The same seems to be happening in Japan even if it doesn't go by a recognizable movement. The shrinking birth and marriage rate is taking its toll and I don't think larger global concerns are going to help either.
Mmmm, agreed. And I know China has issues due to the One Child policy which is now causing issues as there aren't enough children.

[elisi]

Partly because I'm an 80s girl and partly because he's so freaking adorable, I am so, so happy for Ke Huy Quan and his comeback.
♥ ♥ ♥ It's beyond well-deserved. And his character is very much a Rory - we need more like them.

[elisi]

Everything Everywhere All At Once Deserved all the accolades for so many reasons *nods*
I could write whole essays, but then the whole internet is writing essays, so I don't really need to. ;)

I didn’t watch RND (I never do) so thanks for the DW bits.
We haven't watched it in years, but youtube is very good at looking after my interests. And the Dalek video especially was very funny, so I figured I'd share.

[geeklover80]

Absolutely!

Stacey

[sea_thoughts]

Very much enjoyed the Dalek audition.

[elisi]

It was RATHER delightful.

And - co-incidentally - we saw Sam Ryder in concert Sunday night. (I'll write a post at some point, life has been too busy...)

[elisi]

Here is to all the Rory's out there!

[sea_thoughts]

That sounds amazing!

[elisi]

It was! Might try to write about it. I just need time. :)