Watching Gameboys has helped me figure out an issue that I have had with BLs for years. I'm one of the BL fans that always wants to see the couples kiss, hold hands, sex scenes, etc... I get really irritated when a show purposefully leaves that part out. And one thing I realized watching Gameboys, which has not had any physical intimacy so far (for obvious reasons, they are in quarantine and can't meet in person), is that, the reason I hate it when there is not kissing, etc... is because usually it makes no sense! Take 2gether. Sarawat and Tine are two hot, 20-year olds in college. I remember college. You can't tell me they didn't have sex. There is no actual reason not so show their intimacy except fear on the part of the production company (or maybe the actors). Look at Tharntype. That is much more realistic in terms of intimacy. With Gameboys, it totally makes sense why they haven't hooked up. I'm glad this show helped me realize it's not that lack of physical intimacy that makes me dislike shows, it's when there is no physical intimacy for no reason and it is unrealistic and doesn't make sense in the context of the show.
I love what everything you said, but why do you have to insert the "incompetence of the government". As if it's…
I'm in the US and we are stuck with Trump. Our government is embarrassing. I support any/all criticism of crappy governments. If people don't like the political posts, that is of course their right to feel that way. But as far as I know, mydramalist doesn't have any rules about political posts, so I think we have the right to post political things if we want.
Also, didn't the government of the Philippines refuse to allow a major network to keep broadcasting? And isn't that the network doing Hello, Stranger? So politics does affect the BL world, too.
When I first started watching this show, I thought it would be a silly romantic comedy that I would skim through each week and not think much about afterwards. Over the last few episodes, it has become unexpectedly deep. The themes of grief, parental acceptance, loyalty, and friendship have really been resonating with me. The last two episodes have been really helpful to me as I process my own grief for people who have passed from COVID-19 and as I confront the fears I have for what may happen in the future as this pandemic continues to affect the world. I mean, I have cried like 5 times over the last two episodes, but in a good way ;-).
Now I want Pearl and Cai's brother to get together, and some kind of physical meeting (if possible) for Cai and Gav, and this series will have a perfect ending. <3
I have been wondering when this would show up! Wayne Song has been sharing stuff on his IG about this for months! It doesn't look like a BL, but Wayne is hot like fire in his basketball uniform, so I can deal with 4 episodes of heterosexuality for that!
In which part do the MODC cast show up? I missed something here.
right at the very end, Akira goes to Alaska or whatever and ends up seeing Yuki. there is a guy waiting for someone. It's Hao Ting. And then Yu Shi Gu shows up! they are only there for about 30-40 seconds but, I believe that is their way of acknowledging that the last episode of MODC was terrible and made no sense, so they are showing that we can all ignore the final episode and just assume that they are together and alive.
1) I loved this, although as other people said, I was a little sad not to see the last chapter because the ending of the manga is so poignant and emotional.
2) I am interpreting the cameo of Hao Ting and Yu Xi Gu to mean that the final episode of Make Our Days Count never happened and we can now feel fully confident that everyone lived and stayed together and was happy! The last episode was just a fever dream, not canon. Yay! Now I can love MODC again!
Well, it's not good, but it's so rare to see a real Chinese bl, I am going to keep watching. Also, the actors are super brave after what happened with Addicted, so they definitely deserve support.
I like the slow burn. Gameboys is good, but Gavreel came in straight out of the gate trying to get with Cai. I like that in this one, they are getting to know each other, and slowly building trust and a relationship. I just hope there's not a lot of internalized homophobia and/or a scheming ex. I hate both of those tropes.
The characters are all cute and interesting. The acting is just okay, and the plot seems really thin, but it's enjoyable to watch. Not a ten but not a five. Feels like a solid 7.5, based off the first episode.
Why what happen did tul oppose to be part of this series? Im confused
Yes, he got into a graduate program at Columbia, which is in New York City! It's the 3rd best ranked university in the United States. I agree, I don't know how he would find time to act in Thailand and go to grad school in NYC. Maybe in the summers?
if you don't feel adventurous enough to let the story unfold, it's probably not for you. at this point nobody…
Well, the definition of the word "judgmental" is having an overly critical point of view or forming opinions about others without much information (from google). You don't know that person and you don't know if they are adventurous or not. There are lots of reasons why a person might choose to watch a show or not, so for you to make the assumption that they are not adventurous because they didn't watch the show is judgmental.
For example, an LGBT person could have watched a show in the past that was supposed to be about LGBT people because they wanted to feel connected to their community (maybe their family is not supportive) and they wanted to see a positive representation of LGBT love on TV, but in the end the show was actually about straight people even though the show tried to appear like it was focused on LGBT people. There is a name for this; it's called "queerbaiting". So now, they are cautious about getting too invested in a show because they are worried it might turn out the same, where, even though the show was marketed as having a positive LGBT relationship, it is really focused on straight people. That has nothing to do with being "adventurous". This is only one example of why a person might choose not to watch a show.
A lot of times in the BL world (or even just fandom), fans get so hyper-protective of shows that they like that they refuse to allow other people to feel differently. If you like the show, great! Other people don't have to like the show. People who make judgmental comments about others because they don't like the same shows are being toxic fans.
if you don't feel adventurous enough to let the story unfold, it's probably not for you. at this point nobody…
Well, that's judgmental. "If you don't feel adventurous enough..." Yes, deciding not to watch a "BL" after a bait-and-switch means you are not adventurous. Here's what you should have said instead:
"I understand that you are losing interest in the show because it was promoted as a BL and it is looking like there may not be an actual BL relationship in the show. I'm still enjoying it so I am going to keep watching. I hope you find a show that you enjoy. If this one turns out to have a BL relationship, we will let you know in the comments so you can come back and enjoy. Good luck and have fun watching dramas!"
Also, didn't the government of the Philippines refuse to allow a major network to keep broadcasting? And isn't that the network doing Hello, Stranger? So politics does affect the BL world, too.
Now I want Pearl and Cai's brother to get together, and some kind of physical meeting (if possible) for Cai and Gav, and this series will have a perfect ending. <3
2) I am interpreting the cameo of Hao Ting and Yu Xi Gu to mean that the final episode of Make Our Days Count never happened and we can now feel fully confident that everyone lived and stayed together and was happy! The last episode was just a fever dream, not canon. Yay! Now I can love MODC again!
For example, an LGBT person could have watched a show in the past that was supposed to be about LGBT people because they wanted to feel connected to their community (maybe their family is not supportive) and they wanted to see a positive representation of LGBT love on TV, but in the end the show was actually about straight people even though the show tried to appear like it was focused on LGBT people. There is a name for this; it's called "queerbaiting". So now, they are cautious about getting too invested in a show because they are worried it might turn out the same, where, even though the show was marketed as having a positive LGBT relationship, it is really focused on straight people. That has nothing to do with being "adventurous". This is only one example of why a person might choose not to watch a show.
A lot of times in the BL world (or even just fandom), fans get so hyper-protective of shows that they like that they refuse to allow other people to feel differently. If you like the show, great! Other people don't have to like the show. People who make judgmental comments about others because they don't like the same shows are being toxic fans.
"I understand that you are losing interest in the show because it was promoted as a BL and it is looking like there may not be an actual BL relationship in the show. I'm still enjoying it so I am going to keep watching. I hope you find a show that you enjoy. If this one turns out to have a BL relationship, we will let you know in the comments so you can come back and enjoy. Good luck and have fun watching dramas!"
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