Nice reaction dude. The African warrior women scene was a real historical reference, they were the Dahomey warriors from Benin. they fought off french invaders in the 1600s and drove them back, when the men got back they exaggerated the story by saying the women we extremely manly and were very tall hence they were called "amazons". they were also the inspiration behind the Dora Milaje in Black Panther.
It's called code-switching. We do it everyday. I love H's quote because we do hate that it comes so naturally to us to do it. You're so cute. I love your voice. I love the format of your reviews. 🤘🏿
Lisa134 this show expect us to do some homework, I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who had no clue who this woman on the motorcycle was, I wish Hypolyta had said “ oh hi so and so” so the audience could have known who she was, or have a name to google, instead of seeing a random woman riding a motorcycle. Still love this show.
Mel Saint I love the historical references! I know it is extra homework but if you are not already familiar with them it makes you want to really dig in to the black history that wasn’t taught in schools. I caught the Bessie Stringfield reference immediately because I just learned of her 2 years ago.
Lisa134 oh yeah, I love it too, I have learned so much because of this show, and I don’t mind doing the homework, but If I didn’t watch reviews of the show I would not know she was a historical figure to look up, I guess I should have known, they have been giving us a little history lesson in each episode, and I think it’s really cool.
Mel Saint It is really great! I also lean on the reviews to catch things I’ve missed like the Emmet Till reference. I never knew his nickname was “Bobo” so that went over my head. I so appreciate the inclusion of real historical figures into this work of science fiction. These reviewers really do an awesome job. ❤️
Yeah I don’t think Atticus was real mad about his father being gay but that his father was abusing him for years and taking his angels out on him--it hit hard tbh
I think what I love most is that the majority of the experiences that exanded Hypolita's world were based on real womens experiences. Bessie on the motorcycle, Josephine and Frida in Paris, the Dohomey warriors and Diana's comic which is not real but is definitely a classic example of afro futurist writings by women like Octavia Butler. She was finding an anscestral, sororal, and prophetic sense of the power she possesed. Something we have alway had.
I'm amazed at how understanding you are to Atticus using that word. Most reviewers just condemned him without sympathizing to the abuse he'd suffered. Thank you
I knew you would be conflicted, as much as I was 💜 Ruby is a total mood! 💜 Bessie Stringfield on the motorcycle💜 You are the best NerdyGuy 💜 Thank you for the reaction and review!
Frida Kahlo made a guest appearance in this episode and that scene with hippolyta and the lady on the motorcycle that lady was famous for something but that was a little bit of black history
I like that Tic is flawed. I enjoy seeing a protagonist who is not an angel. He has said and done fucked up shit but at the core is a decent person. Like most people he is just trying to figure life out and grow as a person. Except in Tic's case he is learning how to be a wizard at the same time. A mind once expanded can never go back to it's former shape. Hippolyta has been changed forever and I fear for anyone he tries to bring harm to Dee. I fear the most for Dee the pain when she finds out about Bobo. In addition to the symbolism of freedom seeing a black woman biker that was historically accurate as well.The black motorcyclist is Bessie Stringfield who made history riding around America on motorcycle as a soloist. She too would have been using George's guide as she traveled.
💖Another fun show fact... Did you know...The woman in a man's suit making a toast to creative women during the Paris sequence was the legendary artist Frida Kahlo (and played by Camila Cano-Flavia), who was known to Wear men’s clothes a time or three in both her life and her art.
This episode is without a doubt the best so far for me. It helped me deal with a lot of anger I’ve had lately in a better way than I have been. I also really love sci-fi so to see Hippolyta in these settings was extremely therapeutic. When she had that conversation with Josephine Baker I straight up cried. It fit too well with everything I’ve been feeling but was articulated in a better way than I ever could. I would love an multidimensional travel adventure right now because I’ve never felt so suffocated. I also feel the same about the Montrose and Tic situation. I’m Black and gay so I’ve hated the use of all the slurs because it’s everything I’ve been experiencing already and it pisses me of that things haven’t changed for a lot of society. I absolutely understand the use but I’m also sick of having to ‘accept’ it if that makes sense. Time period be damned. This episode hit me hard with the being lynched quote because I always feel like when I talk about these things people gaslight the hell out of me and I’ve genuinely started to feel a bit crazy. I couldn’t even imagine being a Black woman during this time and I have so much respect for Hippolyta for everything she has gone through and how she’s handled everything. Now I know I’m definitely not alone in how I feel. Lastly, your reactions are a huge highlight for my week. I watch a lot of reaction videos but yours are honestly the best. Not many others come with the compassion and insight that you do. It is a breath of fresh air. I need to watch other shows so I can see more of your videos. 🖤
I think we really shouldn't discount that Tic's anger is actually not from his homophobia, but from the dad's own internalized homophobia and toxic masculinity, which then made Tic never really felt loved by him. Just like Hippolyta, Montrose, and therefore Tic, are also victims of abusive society... My favorite line of the episode and my new mantra; "You're not in prison, but you want to be..." Society might make you feel trapped and limited, but to release yourself, you just need to know and always remember your true self... Btw tbh not sure about your harsh lighting, but I guess as long as I get to see your face 😍
One of the things that really struck me was that Hippolyta has been established as an astronomer (in the Indiana Jones episode) and that was restated by her using that knowledge to find the key. Astronomy in a since is traveling through time and space. Because the speed of light is constant and space is so vast, the further out you look in space the further back you’re seeing in time. So Hippolyta was already a time traveler even before she goes through the alternate dimension/time machine. And then she figures out the equations for her literal time travel on the guide book. She writes down her way to surpass time and space superimposed on a guide that defines spaces and is very much limited by time (in episode 1, the diner that Tic and crew were visiting was a physical space, the safety of which changed in the time it took for George to revive the tip and then travel to it.). Just some thoughts at 12:35 in your run time. Thanks for these really great reactions.
She went further than time travel in this episode, she visited different worlds. She tells George about it, I think she it the many worlds theory or something. She's so much more of a genius that I think we can even fathom. Such a good episode!
lboogi omg, what is your deal? The official podcast said that she traveled to different universes which can be inferred as different Earths because she asked if she wanted to be returned to her Earth. But fyi, the multiverse is a byproduct of multidimensionality.
Candace Sanders I’m not even being rude to you... she literally steps out of the woody space ship with George after naming herself a discoverer on a different planet where she is greeted by beings from the planet she has landed on. I have not said you were wrong about multiverses, I simply added that she visited places outside of Earth. Which is true.
The motorcycle lady was based on Betsy Stringfield. Who at the age of 19 in the 1930s rode across the country on a motorcycle. The sister was brave. I understand the way you feel about the f word when I hear them use the n-word I feel the same way. But that's the words that would have been used. As a black person I know even worse words that would have been used for a gay person. I remember in the 70s there was a show called soap and they used it all the time about the gay character. Thankfully things are starting to change. Also you rock.
The use of the "f" word hurts the same as the "n" word. Tic wanted to hurt his father the same way he had been hurt. In 1955 in the black community that word is the only word that would have been used. There were no "socially acceptable" pronouns to use. I saw your visceral reaction to the word and it hurt me the same way I hurt went I, or another black person is called a n@gger. But the title of the episode is "I Am". That is a profound statement..
Atticus was mainly upset because his father mentioned beating him so he wouldn't be "soft." What he didn't realize until now is that he was talking about being gay like him. I understand the word he used is offensive, but I think we need to keep in mind that there is a lot of homophobia in the black community. Being black is seen as being hard enough, so being a black gay man just makes it worse. They use the N-word also in the show and don't sensor it because one side of the show is meant to educate the audience. These words just aren't being thrown around for show or to insult its viewers. I don't think Atticus really cares that he's gay, but more than likely wants to hurt him just as badly as his father did.
@@_LexiMae I agree, its rampant even among non-church goers. I've always felt like ALL discrimination is wrong, even as a Christian myself. Jesus didn't teach hate.
Once again, great video! I learn a lot both from you snd the other commenters here. I was blown away by this episode. I love that Hippolyta had the opportunity to have her experiences but also realized D needed her. I think she will be a different person now.
In the book it's very different with what happens with Hippolyta, like a completely different story. I like the way this was done, it was very good and honestly better than the book. Though I do hope that there will still be certain elements from her chapter in the book incorporated into the show. Cause it's actually a very interesting chapter.
I was put off by Tic for a moment by the use of the word as I am with all the N word bombs but I had to remind myself it’s set in the 50’s so that vernacular should be expected 😔 still I enjoyed the episode and your review.
You got a haircut! You look good! How's work? Anyway, I also enjoyed this episode a lot! I didnt expect to connect with Hippolita the way I did. The character is sooo good. Thanks for another great reaction.😊👍
About Atticus and Montrose, Montrose taught him homophobia. It’s not an excuse but Montrose let his shame force him to shape Tic into a homophobe. Like racism is learned homophobia is learned. It was best into him and then to find out the person who abused you to keep you from being gay is gay, and that he did it because if his own shame. Not out of warped love, not to protect him. Montrose was entirely selfish. And though I understand his situation, he is responsible for those hateful emotions coming out of tic about his sexuality. And tic hates that his whole identity is this mans shame.
The book was very different. Similar trip but execution very different. I was looking forward to the last scene from the book. Over all still fun though. I want more of (Karen LeBlanc) Seraphina AKA Beyond C'est. That look was giving me life! 💜 Blessings to you NerdyGuy!
I love you reviews! I think you could gain some insight from my podcast Lovecraft Country Crossing. We go deep into detail about the historical significance in the choices made in this episode. Going back to Diana is so important here. Diana has always been her number one fan and has always seen the discoverer in her mother. Diana has been pushing Hippolyta this entire time to be bigger. Imagine if she didn't go back to her daughter? Her daughter who just lost her father would lose her mother too? in 1955 Chicago?
Hi! I saw you on Sean Tanktop a couple of weeks ago. I enjoyed the conversation so much I've started listening to your podcast. I like how y'all explore what the show is saying rather than just giving a scene-by-scene recap. Keep the good content coming!
So the African warriors she fought with were called the Dahomey. It was a group of all women warriors and what was depicted was their final fight with the french (I believe they were suppose to be the French). They had a few battles with the Europeans and were noted for their skill during the land grabs in Africa. And the Black Panther reference was spot on, because they were the ones that inspired the warrior women in the movie. Also, thank you for educating us on the F word. I knew it meant bundle of sticks, but never understood the reference. That is infuriating.
Also, the black woman on the motorcycle was supposed to be the first black woman who traveled across country alone. She has said she used the greenbook to travel and find shelter. When she could not find shelter, she slept on her bike. Honestly between Monty and Hip this was a very meaty episode about identity and how society represses people.
It’s honestly so cool that the Dahomey warriors were used as inspiration for the Dora Milaje. We better end up seeing a movie about them in the near future! And yeah reading up on Bessie Stringfield was equally incredible. She was a trailblazer in so many ways, traveling not just the US, but Europe, Brazil and Haiti. Thanks for the support and informing me about all this!
Nobody else has yet mentioned....I think Ruby is spying for Cristina...I dont think Ruby is sincere...I think she likes holding power over Leti... maybe later but right now I think she likes the power of it all.
This, more than any other, was a very surprising episode- didnt see any of what happened coming. Such a beautiful and powerful journey of self-doscovery she got a chance to slay her inner deamons and be as big as she can be in this and in every world. Hypolytta had a chance to be an Inter-Dimential God when she had the chance to stay-- and I kinda wanted that for her character, but coming back for her kid was understandable. As for Atticus u are right hes now shown his dark side and we know he's capable of some really horrible things but we also know he's a good person at his core- as a gay man myself I too find that word very offensive. I can't inagine how one would feel finding out their dad was gay in the 50s- the world wasnt nearly as tollerant and gay masculinity in the black community is whole other complicated and sad story---so much to unpack there. Anyway love this episode- one of my favorites so far! Youre doing a great job with ur reactions-- a huge fan of u and ur content, keep it coming!
I think Tic is more upset about the fact that, even though he was abused by his dad he always tried to justify the abuse by believing that it was out of love. Like he was being beat because that was Montrose way of showing him he cared about him and how tic would grow up. But, turns out all the beating was just a reflection of how Montrose really felt about himselft. So now Tic is going through this whirlwind of emotions because he suffered all these years of abuse, not because Montrose cared about him but because Montrose was taking his hate out on him. I honestly feel bad for Tic in this moment. And I appreciate his flaws as a character just as much as Montrose's because they all make sense to how they were brought up. They're just broken people that are products of abuse trying to find out what love really is in this world, during the 50s. On top of having to deal with racist wizards! Whew Chile, that's more than enough drama for one! Not to justify what he said obviously because even though we now know the F word is wrong, it makes sense for the time. Just like how the N word is used in this show.
I’m worried for the next episode .when the police get their hands on that picture with her name on it, we’ve seen what they’ve done when black people just look in their direction .imagine what they’ll do , back then they would wipe out a whole black town just for a black kid saying hi to a white lady.Love the show
I loved the message of this episode, but can't help but feel like even though Hippolyta found herself, she also loses herself in the world she discovered. It was never clear if she came back or not. She could have chosen herself, even though she said D needs me. It also added nothing to the storyline, so I feel like it was kind of a waste of an episode. 🤷🏽♀️
I’m pretty sure she’s coming back only for the sake of her child. But I feel Hippolyta is going to have a bigger role in the story line which is why this episode was needed about her.
@@dreamergirlbaby I'm not saying I don't think she's coming back at all, but in this moment I don't think she chose to come back. But I don't see how this episode had anything to do with the storyline or how it could. And she isn't going to be the same after this. That's why she says something about going back to a world after she's discovered all that she has. I'm wondering if she's meant to stay gone because her daughter's "wonder woman."
I'm thinking everyone who will have a role to play in the fight against the cult has to find the piece of magic they need for the fight. Maybe we got this Hippolyta episode because the time travel will be important later.
This was not my favorite episode. I struggled to get through it, but I don’t think it was a waste. I had to go back and watch it the next day because I know all this will come into play later. There were so many nuggets dropped. Bobo/Emmitt Till not coming home. Atticus coming back with the “Lovecraft Country” book written by George Freeman. Tic’s cousin having the exact same birthmark. Diana’s comic. Too many to name. I think the orray, Hip, and time travel will play a big part. Now they can really tell her what happened to her husband and as smart as she is, I think she will play a huge role in beating this thing. Nothing they do, show, or say in this show is by accident or pointless. I think it’s genius how they always keep us guessing and wondering and then tie everything together eventually. I have no idea where they are going with this show, but I’m enjoying the ride. Lol!!!! 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️Stay blessed, Sis!!!! 💛💛💛💛
Nice reaction dude. The African warrior women scene was a real historical reference, they were the Dahomey warriors from Benin. they fought off french invaders in the 1600s and drove them back, when the men got back they exaggerated the story by saying the women we extremely manly and were very tall hence they were called "amazons". they were also the inspiration behind the Dora Milaje in Black Panther.
That’s fucking badass! Thanks for the info
It's called code-switching. We do it everyday. I love H's quote because we do hate that it comes so naturally to us to do it.
You're so cute. I love your voice. I love the format of your reviews. 🤘🏿
I love your reviews! The black woman on the motorcycle is a reference to historical figure Bessie Stringfield. She was a dynamic woman!
Lisa134 this show expect us to do some homework, I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who had no clue who this woman on the motorcycle was, I wish Hypolyta had said “ oh hi so and so” so the audience could have known who she was, or have a name to google, instead of seeing a random woman riding a motorcycle. Still love this show.
Mel Saint I love the historical references! I know it is extra homework but if you are not already familiar with them it makes you want to really dig in to the black history that wasn’t taught in schools. I caught the Bessie Stringfield reference immediately because I just learned of her 2 years ago.
Lisa134 oh yeah, I love it too, I have learned so much because of this show, and I don’t mind doing the homework, but If I didn’t watch reviews of the show I would not know she was a historical figure to look up, I guess I should have known, they have been giving us a little history lesson in each episode, and I think it’s really cool.
Mel Saint It is really great! I also lean on the reviews to catch things I’ve missed like the Emmet Till reference. I never knew his nickname was “Bobo” so that went over my head. I so appreciate the inclusion of real historical figures into this work of science fiction. These reviewers really do an awesome job. ❤️
Yeah I don’t think Atticus was real mad about his father being gay but that his father was abusing him for years and taking his angels out on him--it hit hard tbh
I think what I love most is that the majority of the experiences that exanded Hypolita's world were based on real womens experiences. Bessie on the motorcycle, Josephine and Frida in Paris, the Dohomey warriors and Diana's comic which is not real but is definitely a classic example of afro futurist writings by women like Octavia Butler. She was finding an anscestral, sororal, and prophetic sense of the power she possesed. Something we have alway had.
I'm amazed at how understanding you are to Atticus using that word. Most reviewers just condemned him without sympathizing to the abuse he'd suffered. Thank you
I was today years old when I learned about burnings. Shine bright friend 🌞
I like your haircut!
And yes, the f word thing made me pissed at Tic
I knew you would be conflicted, as much as I was 💜
Ruby is a total mood! 💜
Bessie Stringfield on the motorcycle💜
You are the best NerdyGuy 💜
Thank you for the reaction and review!
Frida Kahlo made a guest appearance in this episode and that scene with hippolyta and the lady on the motorcycle that lady was famous for something but that was a little bit of black history
She was the first black woman to ride solo all 48 states..Bessie Stringfield
@@dashamccormick4088 and done it 8 times!!!! when most of those state was very dangerous for her. I real badass!!!
I recognized Frida Kahlo but had no idea about Bessie Stringfield
I like that Tic is flawed. I enjoy seeing a protagonist who is not an angel. He has said and done fucked up shit but at the core is a decent person. Like most people he is just trying to figure life out and grow as a person. Except in Tic's case he is learning how to be a wizard at the same time. A mind once expanded can never go back to it's former shape. Hippolyta has been changed forever and I fear for anyone he tries to bring harm to Dee. I fear the most for Dee the pain when she finds out about Bobo. In addition to the symbolism of freedom seeing a black woman biker that was historically accurate as well.The black motorcyclist is Bessie Stringfield who made history riding around America on motorcycle as a soloist. She too would have been using George's guide as she traveled.
💖Another fun show fact...
Did you know...The woman in a man's suit making a toast to creative women during the Paris sequence was the legendary artist Frida Kahlo (and played by Camila Cano-Flavia), who was known to Wear men’s clothes a time or three in both her life and her art.
This episode is without a doubt the best so far for me. It helped me deal with a lot of anger I’ve had lately in a better way than I have been. I also really love sci-fi so to see Hippolyta in these settings was extremely therapeutic. When she had that conversation with Josephine Baker I straight up cried. It fit too well with everything I’ve been feeling but was articulated in a better way than I ever could. I would love an multidimensional travel adventure right now because I’ve never felt so suffocated.
I also feel the same about the Montrose and Tic situation. I’m Black and gay so I’ve hated the use of all the slurs because it’s everything I’ve been experiencing already and it pisses me of that things haven’t changed for a lot of society. I absolutely understand the use but I’m also sick of having to ‘accept’ it if that makes sense. Time period be damned. This episode hit me hard with the being lynched quote because I always feel like when I talk about these things people gaslight the hell out of me and I’ve genuinely started to feel a bit crazy. I couldn’t even imagine being a Black woman during this time and I have so much respect for Hippolyta for everything she has gone through and how she’s handled everything. Now I know I’m definitely not alone in how I feel.
Lastly, your reactions are a huge highlight for my week. I watch a lot of reaction videos but yours are honestly the best. Not many others come with the compassion and insight that you do. It is a breath of fresh air. I need to watch other shows so I can see more of your videos. 🖤
This show just keeps getting better and better and I’m so mad there are only 3 episodes left 😩
I think we really shouldn't discount that Tic's anger is actually not from his homophobia, but from the dad's own internalized homophobia and toxic masculinity, which then made Tic never really felt loved by him. Just like Hippolyta, Montrose, and therefore Tic, are also victims of abusive society... My favorite line of the episode and my new mantra; "You're not in prison, but you want to be..." Society might make you feel trapped and limited, but to release yourself, you just need to know and always remember your true self... Btw tbh not sure about your harsh lighting, but I guess as long as I get to see your face 😍
One of the things that really struck me was that Hippolyta has been established as an astronomer (in the Indiana Jones episode) and that was restated by her using that knowledge to find the key. Astronomy in a since is traveling through time and space. Because the speed of light is constant and space is so vast, the further out you look in space the further back you’re seeing in time. So Hippolyta was already a time traveler even before she goes through the alternate dimension/time machine. And then she figures out the equations for her literal time travel on the guide book. She writes down her way to surpass time and space superimposed on a guide that defines spaces and is very much limited by time (in episode 1, the diner that Tic and crew were visiting was a physical space, the safety of which changed in the time it took for George to revive the tip and then travel to it.). Just some thoughts at 12:35 in your run time. Thanks for these really great reactions.
She went further than time travel in this episode, she visited different worlds. She tells George about it, I think she it the many worlds theory or something. She's so much more of a genius that I think we can even fathom. Such a good episode!
lboogi she traveled to different Earths which was ultimately a time and space journey, and a psychological journey
Candace Sanders she traveled beyond Earth
lboogi omg, what is your deal? The official podcast said that she traveled to different universes which can be inferred as different Earths because she asked if she wanted to be returned to her Earth. But fyi, the multiverse is a byproduct of multidimensionality.
Candace Sanders I’m not even being rude to you... she literally steps out of the woody space ship with George after naming herself a discoverer on a different planet where she is greeted by beings from the planet she has landed on. I have not said you were wrong about multiverses, I simply added that she visited places outside of Earth. Which is true.
Love your channel
The motorcycle lady was based on Betsy Stringfield. Who at the age of 19 in the 1930s rode across the country on a motorcycle. The sister was brave.
I understand the way you feel about the f word when I hear them use the n-word I feel the same way. But that's the words that would have been used. As a black person I know even worse words that would have been used for a gay person. I remember in the 70s there was a show called soap and they used it all the time about the gay character. Thankfully things are starting to change. Also you rock.
The use of the "f" word hurts the same as the "n" word. Tic wanted to hurt his father the same way he had been hurt. In 1955 in the black community that word is the only word that would have been used. There were no "socially acceptable" pronouns to use. I saw your visceral reaction to the word and it hurt me the same way I hurt went I, or another black person is called a n@gger. But the title of the episode is "I Am". That is a profound statement..
Well said
Atticus was mainly upset because his father mentioned beating him so he wouldn't be "soft." What he didn't realize until now is that he was talking about being gay like him. I understand the word he used is offensive, but I think we need to keep in mind that there is a lot of homophobia in the black community. Being black is seen as being hard enough, so being a black gay man just makes it worse. They use the N-word also in the show and don't sensor it because one side of the show is meant to educate the audience. These words just aren't being thrown around for show or to insult its viewers. I don't think Atticus really cares that he's gay, but more than likely wants to hurt him just as badly as his father did.
There's a lot of homophobia in all communities.
@@mighty_isis9294 but it's more rampant in the black community, which was my point and the point of the focus on it in the show...🙄
@@_LexiMae I agree, its rampant even among non-church goers. I've always felt like ALL discrimination is wrong, even as a Christian myself. Jesus didn't teach hate.
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Once again, great video! I learn a lot both from you snd the other commenters here. I was blown away by this episode. I love that Hippolyta had the opportunity to have her experiences but also realized D needed her. I think she will be a different person now.
Thanks, I never really knew the "F-word" origins and the violence it was associated with.
In the book it's very different with what happens with Hippolyta, like a completely different story. I like the way this was done, it was very good and honestly better than the book. Though I do hope that there will still be certain elements from her chapter in the book incorporated into the show. Cause it's actually a very interesting chapter.
mind-blowing episode especially the visual effects at the end
I was put off by Tic for a moment by the use of the word as I am with all the N word bombs but I had to remind myself it’s set in the 50’s so that vernacular should be expected 😔 still I enjoyed the episode and your review.
You got a haircut! You look good! How's work? Anyway, I also enjoyed this episode a lot! I didnt expect to connect with Hippolita the way I did. The character is sooo good. Thanks for another great reaction.😊👍
About Atticus and Montrose, Montrose taught him homophobia. It’s not an excuse but Montrose let his shame force him to shape Tic into a homophobe. Like racism is learned homophobia is learned. It was best into him and then to find out the person who abused you to keep you from being gay is gay, and that he did it because if his own shame. Not out of warped love, not to protect him. Montrose was entirely selfish. And though I understand his situation, he is responsible for those hateful emotions coming out of tic about his sexuality. And tic hates that his whole identity is this mans shame.
You have fantastic insights on this shows messages :)
Love you dude !
You are one of the most honest white reactors that’s reacting to this show !👏🏽
I'm sorry to hear you've been on the receiving end of blatant hate. No one deserves that. Thank you for speaking your truth and being so empathetic!
The book was very different. Similar trip but execution very different. I was looking forward to the last scene from the book. Over all still fun though. I want more of (Karen LeBlanc) Seraphina AKA Beyond C'est. That look was giving me life!
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Blessings to you NerdyGuy!
The dahomey amazons featured in this episode are the inspiration for the Dora milaje, the black panther's royal gaurd.
I love you reviews! I think you could gain some insight from my podcast Lovecraft Country Crossing. We go deep into detail about the historical significance in the choices made in this episode. Going back to Diana is so important here. Diana has always been her number one fan and has always seen the discoverer in her mother. Diana has been pushing Hippolyta this entire time to be bigger. Imagine if she didn't go back to her daughter? Her daughter who just lost her father would lose her mother too? in 1955 Chicago?
Hi! I saw you on Sean Tanktop a couple of weeks ago. I enjoyed the conversation so much I've started listening to your podcast. I like how y'all explore what the show is saying rather than just giving a scene-by-scene recap. Keep the good content coming!
I’ll definitely check it out!
@@IndomitableAde I'm so glad you're enjoying it. We're always wondering if we're going too long, but we can't help it 🤣
@@MariaCJ I listened to the Daegu episode earlier today. I thought it was a good length. Your guest was fun.
I freaking love u lol when u said I feel like I’m watching dr strange now I was like right lol such a good show/reaction
Great reaction and commentary!! Dope haircut too! :)
Aw thank you!
So the African warriors she fought with were called the Dahomey. It was a group of all women warriors and what was depicted was their final fight with the french (I believe they were suppose to be the French). They had a few battles with the Europeans and were noted for their skill during the land grabs in Africa. And the Black Panther reference was spot on, because they were the ones that inspired the warrior women in the movie.
Also, thank you for educating us on the F word. I knew it meant bundle of sticks, but never understood the reference. That is infuriating.
Also, the black woman on the motorcycle was supposed to be the first black woman who traveled across country alone. She has said she used the greenbook to travel and find shelter. When she could not find shelter, she slept on her bike.
Honestly between Monty and Hip this was a very meaty episode about identity and how society represses people.
It’s honestly so cool that the Dahomey warriors were used as inspiration for the Dora Milaje. We better end up seeing a movie about them in the near future! And yeah reading up on Bessie Stringfield was equally incredible. She was a trailblazer in so many ways, traveling not just the US, but Europe, Brazil and Haiti. Thanks for the support and informing me about all this!
@@NerdGuyProductionsmovie is coming soon starring Viola Davis! Another great reaction@
@@crystalb8612 Just saw the first screenshots this morning! I’m so hyped
Nobody else has yet mentioned....I think Ruby is spying for Cristina...I dont think Ruby is sincere...I think she likes holding power over Leti... maybe later but right now I think she likes the power of it all.
Any plans to react to Watchmen?
Yep, that should be coming up pretty soon
Wow I never knew that was the meaning of the F word. I just always thought it was a bad/mean word. Really messed up stuff.
I hate that word too man but it was the 50s, a different time and I don't think tic is homophobic hes just mad at his father for how he was treated.
More of a Brotha than I thought 😉
I knew you were ganna get mad when he said the f slur. When I watched the episode I was like "oh well there goes his crush
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I’m still crushing pretty hard lol, but he’s a very layered character and his anger in that moment made sense. Just hurt to hear him use that word
This, more than any other, was a very surprising episode- didnt see any of what happened coming. Such a beautiful and powerful journey of self-doscovery she got a chance to slay her inner deamons and be as big as she can be in this and in every world. Hypolytta had a chance to be an Inter-Dimential God when she had the chance to stay-- and I kinda wanted that for her character, but coming back for her kid was understandable.
As for Atticus u are right hes now shown his dark side and we know he's capable of some really horrible things but we also know he's a good person at his core- as a gay man myself I too find that word very offensive. I can't inagine how one would feel finding out their dad was gay in the 50s- the world wasnt nearly as tollerant and gay masculinity in the black community is whole other complicated and sad story---so much to unpack there.
Anyway love this episode- one of my favorites so far! Youre doing a great job with ur reactions-- a huge fan of u and ur content, keep it coming!
Mama better get back with all that Amazon trinening
I think Tic is more upset about the fact that, even though he was abused by his dad he always tried to justify the abuse by believing that it was out of love. Like he was being beat because that was Montrose way of showing him he cared about him and how tic would grow up.
But, turns out all the beating was just a reflection of how Montrose really felt about himselft. So now Tic is going through this whirlwind of emotions because he suffered all these years of abuse, not because Montrose cared about him but because Montrose was taking his hate out on him.
I honestly feel bad for Tic in this moment. And I appreciate his flaws as a character just as much as Montrose's because they all make sense to how they were brought up. They're just broken people that are products of abuse trying to find out what love really is in this world, during the 50s.
On top of having to deal with racist wizards! Whew Chile, that's more than enough drama for one!
Not to justify what he said obviously because even though we now know the F word is wrong, it makes sense for the time. Just like how the N word is used in this show.
You should react to some comedy shows, AJ and the Queen, big mouth, Rick and Morty Just some ideas
Have anyone said you look like gus johnson? ☺️
Lol no, but I can see it
I’m worried for the next episode .when the police get their hands on that picture with her name on it, we’ve seen what they’ve done when black people just look in their direction .imagine what they’ll do , back then they would wipe out a whole black town just for a black kid saying hi to a white lady.Love the show
first! ok to bed i go
I loved the message of this episode, but can't help but feel like even though Hippolyta found herself, she also loses herself in the world she discovered. It was never clear if she came back or not. She could have chosen herself, even though she said D needs me. It also added nothing to the storyline, so I feel like it was kind of a waste of an episode. 🤷🏽♀️
I’m pretty sure she’s coming back only for the sake of her child. But I feel Hippolyta is going to have a bigger role in the story line which is why this episode was needed about her.
@@dreamergirlbaby I'm not saying I don't think she's coming back at all, but in this moment I don't think she chose to come back. But I don't see how this episode had anything to do with the storyline or how it could. And she isn't going to be the same after this. That's why she says something about going back to a world after she's discovered all that she has. I'm wondering if she's meant to stay gone because her daughter's "wonder woman."
I'm thinking everyone who will have a role to play in the fight against the cult has to find the piece of magic they need for the fight. Maybe we got this Hippolyta episode because the time travel will be important later.
@@IndomitableAde interesting take on this. That'd be awesome!
This was not my favorite episode. I struggled to get through it, but I don’t think it was a waste. I had to go back and watch it the next day because I know all this will come into play later. There were so many nuggets dropped. Bobo/Emmitt Till not coming home. Atticus coming back with the “Lovecraft Country” book written by George Freeman. Tic’s cousin having the exact same birthmark. Diana’s comic. Too many to name. I think the orray, Hip, and time travel will play a big part. Now they can really tell her what happened to her husband and as smart as she is, I think she will play a huge role in beating this thing. Nothing they do, show, or say in this show is by accident or pointless. I think it’s genius how they always keep us guessing and wondering and then tie everything together eventually. I have no idea where they are going with this show, but I’m enjoying the ride. Lol!!!! 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️Stay blessed, Sis!!!! 💛💛💛💛