The name of Emma Sulkowicz’s rapist is Jean-Paul Nungesser. Don’t let him have any feeling of anonymity or security. Rapists don’t get the luxury of feeling comfortable.
“I would name them all for those the gods have taken. The green one shall be Rhaegal, for my valiant brother who died on the green banks of the Trident. The cream-and-gold I call Viserion. Viserys was cruel and weak and frightened, yet he was my brother still. His dragon will do what he could not.“
“And the black beast?” asked Ser Jorah Mormont. “The black,” she said, “is Drogon.”
Lately I’ve been getting most of my pep talks from Mister Rogers.
Great. Now I’m disappointing Mr. Rogers.
Nah. Mr. Rogers wouldn’t be disappointed. He hopes for the best for us, but he knows life is hard. And he knows you’re doing the best you can. And he’s proud of you for that.
The phrasing here is important, too. “The healthiest life you can possibly have,” frames it as a necessarily subjective standard. I feel like I rarely see this framed in such an open and inclusive manner. “The healthiest life you can possibly have,” is a construction which empowers you to make the best choices for your current needs, not the best choices against an external, objective demand. Making a choice to set different priorities based on your current capacity is very much within that standard. Not sure he meant it that way, but given all we know about Mr. Rogers’ sensitivity to such concerns, I’m betting its no accident.
Anakin’s Force Ghost: [basking in having his body somewhat restored] I…this is amazing! I’m me again! Obi-Wan’s Force Ghost: [fondly] Yes, you’re welcome. Anakin: Oh, Obi-Wan…thank you. Things are gonna be different for me, Master. You are looking at a whole new Anakin Skywalker! Obi-Wan: …oh? Anakin: Yeah! I mean, I saved the universe, my kids are [gestures towards them over in the buffet line at the Ewok Party] Look at them, Obi-Wan! They’re amazing! I can’t even believe how great they are. [mildly scowling] Not sure about that pirate boyfriend of Leia’s yet, but we’ll see. I’m a dad! I’m a ghost! So many things are happening! [spins around in a circle with his arms in the air] Obi-Wan: [smiling] Oh yes, I am also very fond of Luke and Leia. They’ve done so well. You should be proud. Anakin: [confidently] I’m gonna be…different now. No more of that old, angry Anakin Skywalker. No more tantrums, no more demanding that expensive chee chee berry syrup on my pancakes, no more yelling at the people at Space Macy’s when they don’t have the slippers I want in stock. The new Anakin is all about…peace and serenity. You know, just like the Jedi always tried to teach me! Obi-Wan: [blankly] I see. Anakin: You…I would have expected you to be more excited about this. Obi-Wan: [mildly] Oh…I am. Anakin: [furrowing his brow] You don’t want me to be peaceful and serene? Obi-Wan: [stammering] N-no, I mean, of course I do. I want…happiness for you, obviously. Peace. And…s-serenity. Anakin: [stepping into his space] You…want me to yell about stuff, don’t you? Obi-Wan: Wh-what?! Why would I – Anakin: [smirking] Yeah, you do. [producing a sandwich in his hand with the Force] You want me to eat this sandwich, right now, and be mad at your handsome face while I eat it. Obi-Wan: [blushing] Anakin that is ridiculous, you are being – Anakin: And…where ARE my blankets, Master? YOU TOLD ME you loved me! I heard you! SO NOW I WANT PANCAKES! Obi-Wan: [unconvincingly rolling his eyes] Anakin this is the stupidest thing you have ever said, which is saying a lot, I don’t want you to- to be… Anakin: [holds up the sandwich and angrily eats it with a single raised brow] Obi-Wan: [overcome] OH GOD. [lunges at him] Luke: [watching from afar, already tired] Well then.
I dedicate this entry to @gffa, my sister in Star Wars Feels And Also Comedy, because I know she understands the angry chewing.
