All posts by Stateofdreaming

<div class="quote"><i>XxGaiaXx wrote:
Screw Ameot.  I ship Peridot and the alien plush she wanted.</i></div>
<p>It's the only way! Peridot x Dapper Alien OTP. </p>

<p>Lots of text. TL;DR at the bottom, but I do recommend reading this entirely. </p><p>One thing that might separate Amedot is the fact that it almost seems (I say almost because we don't know for sure yet) that they are trying to separate the new CGs from the old. One team fights more for Rose and the other fights more for Steven. </p><p>The next few episodes might be crucial in seeing how far (and if at all) the boundaries are set. </p><p>For example, does Too Far particularly stick out amongst the other "Peri bonds with the Crystal Gems" episodes? Not including Steven of course, he's very separate and this is where I make my point. </p><p>It goes like this: </p><p>Peridot does something reflective of her past homeworld ideology (racism / classism, defectiveness, and negatives on fusion). This upsets the gem in question, and Peridot eventually realizes what she did to upset them. They have a heart to heart, and Peridot lets go of that ideology. She was meant to show how backwards homeworld was to the gems. </p><p>Of course, the episodes are more complex than that and are 'engineered' to the specific characters and their interactions, but they are all very similar. Too Far just doesn't really... stand out to me, y'know? </p><p>Not that this really disconfirms Amedot. It just feels like the original 3 are a unit, and mostly grouped together. This is just a quirk of mine I guess, I like identifying things and finding patterns to break it down.  </p><p>TL;DR The original three Crystal Gems are more of a unit (with evidence from the Peri bonding episodes), one that Amedot would break away at and not really make sense with. A weaker argument, but a narrative trope to keep in mind. </p>

<p>I'm going to jump back on this argument, and state a point of possible 'evidence' for Lapidot becoming canon / them being good friends (found this on Tumblr and I forget the post so the theory is probably a bit off). </p> <figure class="article-thumb tright show-info-icon" style="width: 180px"> <figcaption> <p class="caption">The symbolism!</p> </figcaption></figure>Look at this picture I took from Barn Mates, and where the picture is conveniently situated. <p><i>"My aunt and uncle had a great love for aviation -- and each other. They cherished the years they spent together and held onto every belonging they owned." -Greg from Space Race</i> </p><p>I know for sure that I'm looking way too much into this, but could it possibly be hinting at Lapidot? I mean the backstory behind the barn was oddly detailed for it to not be expanded upon later, and this is just laid out so clearly in the picture. I mean the line basically divides it right in half! </p><p>What do you guys think?? </p>

<p>To be honest, this episode really felt underwhelming after all the plot / characters arcs that we've been through with the last like 15 episodes. It wasn't a bad episode, but probably the worst of In Too Deep.  </p><p>I'm also not sure how to feel about Lapis and Peri being shoved aside for the time being. It can help these 4 develop together as usual, but I mean like I said earlier, it's a huge change not seeing Peridot here and feels weird. </p><p>Mixed bag. </p>

<p>I would love this, but it's probably not going to happen anytime soon, or at all really. It does however look like Peridot could have a crush, from the 'watching the sun rise together' line to the ending.  </p><p>We will see! </p>

<p>Is nobody talking about the fact that Peridot seems to be staying at the barn (at least temporarily), and that Lapis is probably going to stay with her because of the title <i>Barn Mates?</i> </p>

<p>I'm sorry If I'm just repeating common information, but here's my theory for the first two episodes: </p><p>Super Watermelon Island: Somehow the Crystal Gems find out Malachite has broken free (from the Watermelon Steven's to Steven perhaps) and the original gems (Garnet, Pearl, Amethyst) warp out to the island and form Alexandrite and beat Malachite. This is with the help of the WS who are being helped by Steven (he is communicating with them), and that's how we're able to see from Steven's perspective. They also break the warp pad mid fight, and are stranded on the island (Amethyst helicopter won't work since they don't know where the hell they're going). </p><p>Gem Drill: This episode occurs at the same time. Steven and Peridot are left back at the barn and the cluster emerges. Steven wants to stay and wait, but Peridot insists they have to go now. They get into the drill, and end up defeating / taking care of the cluster by a hair's breath (they could have fused in this time, Steven could have gotten poofed, something of importance happens) but it's all okay in the end. </p>

<p>I'm going to say Lapis. She protects Steven so much that she is going to <i>have</i> to get somewhat hurt doing so. Lapis is also almost too OP. Putting her in the Crystal Gems would win their fights too easily, unless of course her power is limited. </p><p>I doubt they'd kill off the Original 3 gems and Steven losing Greg is too tragic. And the smol dorito is also too innocent to die. </p><p>Not that I want anyone to die or that I dislike Lapis. </p>

<p>Tomorrow is (probably) the last possible day for them to announce a Steven Bomb for next week, so I don't think it's happening. I still believe that the bomb will run March 14-18, marking a year and a day since the start of Season 2 / Full Disclosure. </p>

<p>Lapidot, and I can't explain why without mentioning part of the leaks. </p><p>I'm kind of a sucker for the dynamic. </p>

<div class="quote"><i>AlexGKubed wrote:
<div class="quote">Stateofdreaming wrote:
I've seen the new leak, no spoilers, but it's most likely going to come back with a bomb. BUUUT the text at the bottom looks so pasted on, I doubt it's real.</i></div>
Is that one from CN UK website? </div> <p>Yup. Wish I hadn't watched it, but it was inevitable I would have come across spoilers anyway. </p><p>And my god does CN need to watch their leaks. </p>

<p>I've seen the new leak, no spoilers, but it's most likely going to come back with a bomb. BUUUT the text at the bottom looks so pasted on, I doubt it's real. </p>

<div class="quote"><i>Yoshimickster wrote:
<div class="quote">Stateofdreaming wrote: <p>Seems like it, but first of all, what <i>are </i>the Spring Sweeps? </p><p>Edit: Stopped being lazy and searched it up, it seems very likely. </p><p>Extra edit: Researched it more, and unless the episodes start this / net week, there's no sweep until the last week of April to May. </p> </i></div>
And what day is April 28th? A THURSDAY-CN's favorite day now for some reason. Plus Spring is when the new PPG show is starting, and April 28th is PRETTY springy. </div> <p>But I don't think I can wait that long! D: </p>

<div class="quote"><i>Yoshimickster wrote:
<div class="quote">Stateofdreaming wrote:
I feel like this all makes sense now. They're waiting until they can consistently get the rest of Season 2 out without another large hiatus. It'll start with a bomb and then we'll get consistent episodes afterwards, there's no way they'd leave us hanging again, especially since he said he's very happy with the schedule. <p>And for the theme of Bomb 5, you all know what this means.... [insert idea here that makes me look smart or witty].  </p> </i></div>

That and as I've said, Sweeps. For some reason Disney XD and CN are bringing out their heavy hitters during Spring Sweeps. </div> <p>Seems like it, but first of all, what <i>are </i>the Spring Sweeps? </p><p>Edit: Stopped being lazy and searched it up, it seems very likely. </p><p>Extra edit: Researched it more, and unless the episodes start this / net week, there's no sweep until the last week of April to May. </p>

<p>I feel like this all makes sense now. They're waiting until they can consistently get the rest of Season 2 out without another large hiatus. It'll start with a bomb and then we'll get consistent episodes afterwards, there's no way they'd leave us hanging again, especially since he said he's very happy with the schedule. </p><p>And for the theme of Bomb 5, you all know what this means.... [insert idea here that makes me look smart or witty].  </p>

<p>Let's hope for March guys. We can do this! </p>

<p>I saw a theory video talking about a possible second Homeworld war that is being fought on other planets, and it seems decently plausible. Could there possibly be other rebels on other planets, or another race fighting back? </p>

<div class="quote"><i>TheScrub96 wrote:
I think the writers should have some end goal for the show in mind that they can work towards to keep the story coherent. One of the things I loved about Gravity Falls is that Alex Hirsch had always planned the story to take place in a very short, specific time frame, thereby avoiding the inevitable pitfall of staleness that so many other shows have fallen into. As long as the SU writers can keep things fresh, I say go ahead, but once they start to run out of ideas (as all good writers eventually do), they need to end the show with a dignified and satisfying conclusion rather than try to keep it going with stale cliches. I think they can pretty easily pull of an entire new season or two, based on how the story is progressing so far.</i></div>
<p>Better than I could ever explain it myself. Though... I would hope that we don't end as abruptly as Gravity Falls did, and we get the ideal amount of what the writers wanted for the show. (Gravity Falls was intended to have 3 seasons, but they had to shorten it to two. This is why the second season has so much more plot and action than the first). </p>

<p>Peaqrl-Princess-Bubblegum </p><p>Ah, almost perfect! With my nose. </p>

<p>I thought I was the only one who noticed this! I just didn't think it was significant enough to mention. </p><p>But I don't think that Yellow Diamond will end up helping the Crystal Gems, especially since she is very stubborn and rooted in her ways (and was faced away from the CGs compared to the 3 homeworld gems facing). </p>