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Well, it doesn't happen often, but we disagree. A lot of people, even here, assumed that Arya would be training and blind forever and that Dany would be kidnapped forever as means to delay her storyline (i.e. for the rest of the season). Those were clearly expectations that were posted/talked about and the show proved them WAY wrong. I'm glad they did, as even I feared it could happen. But I am so glad it did not. I agree that it could take a little time to adjust to the new pace but, again, jumping from event to event? Little time for character moments? A bit of an exaggeration. It took two whole episodes for Jon to be revived. Four episodes for Dany's big moment. Everything else has been building steadily. While they have picked up the pace sufficiently, it is done to serve as a build up to the climax of the story, and thank God we are not anywhere near anything like the pace of network TV or something! Oberyn was bisexual (although mostly he just was shown with women) and the key word here is WAS. So Loras really is the one gay man on the show. As far as others not being brave, come on. You know I'm not talking about one of the dozens of supporting characters. I'm talking about Jaime and Jon and Tyrion and Jorrah and Daario and Greyworm and Tormund and Podrick and even broken, destroyed, mutilated Theon. And many more. And that's before we even get to the women, who in many ways have been much stronger, braver and smarter than a lot of the men. So the one gay man just happens to be a cowardly, sniveling baby? It's too obvious. And, in Jon's case, how could he not act the way he did? LMAO! He's been fighting for six seasons now and all he got was a knife in the heart for it. He just wanted to be done, although clearly that's not in his future. That's excellent drama. How can you not have sympathy for that? Sure. As I mentioned in my own post, I certainly understand it. But it just continues the usual line of behavior for him and it rubs me the wrong way. It has for a long time now. I hope they prove us wrong about this, too. But, yes, I am glad we didn't get to see any of Loras or Margaery's torment.

Also, while I don't normally watch the preview, I did this week and was not disappointed. Next episode looks even crazier and better.

I was not expecting to start crying not even 6 minutes into the episode but, by Gods, it happened, it finally happened -- Starks were reunited!!! And I was so sure they'd miss each other by one scene or something. Their hug and subsequent talk were absolutely perfect. From "say you forgive me!" to the drinking of the ale to almost arguing afterwards. It was just everything. Do I have the right words for Tormund and Brienne liking each other? No, no I don't. Just... yes. Yes. YES. Ramsay's letter to Jon was such a great way to mobilize Jon and convince him to fight. Through it all, we see such a grown-up, smart, mature Sansa. She really is taking after Catelyn and she has given Jon the strength he needed. Tyrion's parlay with the slavers was interesting. Not my favorite stuff but I can never complain when Missandei and Greyworm get a lot of material. Kings Landing has also been excellent. The only thing I detest is the writing for Loras ... I've tried to accept it but how I hate that the one gay man on the show is the only one who's not brave, always cries, always wants to give up, always loses. I mean, I get it that he's been beaten down, and there's nuances and all of that, but still... Other than that, the High Sparrow working on Margaery was great (wonderfully acted by the HS) and I thought Margaery was really falling for it. And the way they got Cersei to get Tommen on her side and then she and Jaime started plotting an assassination. This is going to be SO good. Also, LOL at Pycell's fake slow walking and Cersei rolling her eyes. Yara and Theon was excellent. Just wonderfully written and acted. The Iron Islands are going to be such a highlight. I love how much this season has been defying expectations. Not only is the pace 100% faster, but what happened, first with Arya's storyline, and now with both Ramsay and Dany really showed we do not always know where this is going, even if we think we do. It was so sad to see Osha go. She really did try. But there was no way this was going to end well for her. As for Dany, so happy we see what her kidnapping leads to: Her having an even bigger army than ever before! They have proven, once and for all, in my eyes, that they know what they're doing. I'm here for it.

And, since it's still Sunday, May 15, 2016, let's return to our regularly scheduled hotness!

*Sigh* My laptop declared war on wi-fi... I spent three days offline until I fixed it! Horrific! Thanks for making up some of the missed Hotness!

One of the collaborators on Gaga's next album speaks a little about the next record. Doesn't actually reveal much at all, but good to hear work is being done.

Dammit. Continuing the spirit of the day, I was hoping for a sudden, miraculous cancellation.

Uuuum, so yeah, the show is moving to The CW. I guess @Toups, you've got some work to do with this thread! Please don't ever do that again!

Hey, it's Thursday, May 12, 2016! Have a great day!

On this Wednesday, May 11, 2016, we have sunshine once again! Enjoy Humpday!

This guy was phenomenal with his impressions. Very funny.

It's Tuesday, May 10, 2016! Peekaboo!

Happy Monday, May 09, 2016, darlings! Have a good week. I haven't had the pleasure, no!

YAAAAS. Can't wait to see Bellani, he looks so much better than Metcalfe. And who knew Blair Redford had so much underneath? lol

Absolutely amazing, superb episode. The biggest, hands-clapped-over-the-mouth twist being poor Osha and Rickon. I yelled "NO!" so many times. Davos and Melisandre's reactions to seeing Jon alive were amusing and just as they should have been. Jon's hugs with Sexy Red Haired Wildling man and BF were really touching. They hit just the right tone between absurd, serious and funny, and the joke about Jon's "little pecker" (a lie, as we saw) was hilarious. And we saw Jon smile! Say what? Gilly was more enjoyable than she's ever been now that she's more relaxed and talkative. Everything with Bran/Flashback Lannisters (Hoooooot) was amazingly, unbelievably good. Probably the best stuff of the episode. Bran took the year off and came back the best. The stuff with Daenerys was good (much better than I thought it would be) and I laughed SO much at Varys' "How do you do it with all that leather?" and at Tyrion trying to make small talk and them not having it at all. Also interesting to find out who exactly are Varys "little birds" and nice to see Jaime and Cersei a united front. I was sort of bored with the High Sparrow and Tommen, mostly because the kid playing him is not the best of the bunch, but the implications of what is happening are very interesting. Either it's a set up or HS really is getting to him. Should be interesting to watch. They did a great job with the montage of Arya's training and the return of her eyesight. I love how people were bitching on and on that she would be in training the whole season (as if they, like, read the scripts and had already decided in advance that it would suck. Guess what? The man offering his allegiance to Ramsay was also amazingly beautiful. This episode sure delivered on that front. Amazing, heartbreaking twist that Osha and Rickon are prisoners of Ramsay. The show is doing an incredible job setting him up as one of THE antagonists of the show. Bravo. That could have easily been the ending of the episode. And, again, wonderful stuff with Jon. Throwing off his old clothes. The look he gave Olly. Just fantastic. And, "my watch is ended!" OMG. Naturally, just as Sansa is about to get to the Wall.

It's Sunday, May 08, 2016! Have fun and enjoy what's left of the weekend!

Hello, Saturday, May 07, 2016. It's cold and grey, but the hotness helps the sadness melt away!

Their outfits are TRAAAAAAJEEEEEK, especially the two in the middle.

On this Friday, May 06, 2016, some hotness have a deep conversation. Enjoy the weekend!

Welcome to Thursday, May 05, 2016! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with some hotness!

GAME OF THRONES intro if this were 1995 all over again... Brilliant. And, did you ever want to hear the GOT theme song in fabulously horrid 80s fashion? Do yourself a favor and watch! Absolutely mesmerizing! #Obsessed

I counted 8 songs. But I just prefer if artists start their tour at least 2 months after their album drops. I guess it doesn't really affect me if I don't go to those concerts. Luckily that hasn't happened to me yet. LOL I already know 90% of the lyrics and I've been busy, so I haven't been listening all that much. I'm sure the ones paying hundreds to see her don't have that issue.... lol

It's Wednesday, May 04, 2016... Humpday! And... May the Fourth Be With You!

On Tuesday, May 03, 2016, we have a man and his puppy!

All the tracks from Lemonade have hit the Hot 100.