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Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Historical Friction and cover such topics as the ongoing storyline's application in this episode, Jamie's thespian ventures, Mayor Dewey's crush on Pearl and what his actual first name is, who Dewey's running against all the time anyway, Mayor Dewey's initial refusal to accept edits, the history of Dewey's family being mayor, the identity of the Fusion that saved William Dewey, Stevenian enthusiasm, Nanefua's inappropriate behavior, and the creative name 'Beach City'.
Probing Question: Does Beach City founder William Dewey's agreement with the Crystal Gems that he understood the area is dangerous affect your feelings about the present-day property damage the Gems tend to cause? Today's recipe: None. Today's merchandise: The Crystal Jamies tee shirt. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notsogiantwomen Video version of the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ4dKLJEWF0 -
Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Onion Friend and cover such topics as Onion's birth video, Onion's snake, Onion's speech idiosyncrasies and whether Sour Cream can understand them, the confirmation of Onion's family relationships (and discussion of other familial relationships in Beach City), Vidalia's shotgun, Vidalia's permissive parenting, Onion's potato sculpture of Steven, Amethyst's feelings about being an inspiration to Vidalia, and how the show continued to keep the ongoing conflict still be felt in an episode that wasn't about that.
Probing Question: If Vidalia was the one to paint Rose's portrait, how do you think that scenario came about? Today's recipes: Perfectly Timed Afternoon Sandwich:https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/171574885447/perfectly-timed-afternoon-sandwich-steven-makes-aNoodles and Butter (and mashed potato Steven head):https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/187247793237/noodles-butter-plus-bonus-onion-sculpture-i Today's merchandise: Fridge magnets (including one featuring G.U.Y.S.) Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notsogiantwomen This episode with pictures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed4PEQYov5E -
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Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Keystone Motel and cover such topics as being the bystander in a couple's argument, learning more about Ruby and Sapphire, the couple's heat and cold powers, Sapphire's future vision and floating powers, Ruby's gauntlet, the Keystone State jokes, Greg's knowledge of Ruby and Sapphire, how Fusion components can talk to each other before they fall apart, why Steven would feel like Ruby and Sapphire's argument was his fault, discussion of whether Ruby or Sapphire was the more reasonable one, whether Garnet actually does eat, Sapphire's eye, and typical breakfasts in different countries.
Probing Question: Do you think Garnet's Future Vision is different from Sapphire's Future Vision? Today's recipe: Square Pizza:https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/186506314207/square-pizza-if-youd-like-a-tutorial-on-howBest Breakfast in the World:https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/186515354907/the-best-breakfast-in-the-world-you-probably-dont
Today's merchandise: Ruby and Sapphire's reconciliation shirt, Ruby/Sapphire/Garnet boxers, Ruby & Sapphire rubber bracelets, and Ruby/Sapphire two-sided pillow. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notsogiantwomen This episode with pictures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeUMXtwe4d8 -
Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Cry for Help and cover such topics as Daria's opinion of Sardonyx, how fusion works between a Fusion and a single Gem, Amethyst and Steven's role in the episode, the issue with Sugilite, Sardonyx's awareness of the fourth wall, the Crying Breakfast Friends parallels, the danger of Peridot, Pearl's rationalisation of her awful betrayal, Garnet failing to see Pearl's motivation with her Future Vision, and Amethyst's first solo.
Probing Question: Do you think there's any rhyme or reason to how many eyes and limbs Fusions get? Today's recipe: None. Today's merchandise: Crying Breakfast Friends shirt, Steven Universe Plush Keychain (Series 1), and Night Lion. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notsogiantwomen Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotSoGiantWomen Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQx98oKtCZo -
Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Chille Tid and cover such topics as Lapis's mental state, how Malachite is different from every other Fusion, comparing the threat posed by Peridot versus Jasper, the way this dream-related episode compares to other dream-centric episodes on TV, Steven's new dream power, Pearl's projected dreams and weird ignorance about sleep despite watching Steven sleep, the surprising lack of sophistication in the Gems' Malachite search, how Gems can actually get tired, and which unlikely Gems need a song.
Probing Question: When Jasper and Lapis's battle to control Malachite is finally over, will it be because one of them won, or will it be because they became a cohesive entity? Which way would be more dangerous? Today's recipe: None. Today's merchandise: Steveny donut backpack and SDCC zines. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notsogiantwomen Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotSoGiantWomen Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uc8t-9l5xo -
Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about We Need to Talk and cover such topics as what Rose meant when she said she's not a real person, a first examination of Rose's flaws, Garnet's bro moments with Greg, Pearl's jealousy, Rose's method of loving others, the mic drop, whether Amethyst or Garnet has ever fused with Rose, what we think of Rainbow Quartz and what she might have been thinking about her own motivation, what Connie's parents might think of their daughter's fusion, to what extent Steven 'is' his mom, censorship on the episode, and Garnet's savvy advice.
Probing Question: How would the Steven version of Rainbow Quartz be different from Rose's Rainbow Quartz? Today's recipe: None. Today's merchandise: Rose Quartz cartoon dress, Mr Universe 'Let Me Drive My Van (Into Your Heart)' t-shirt, and Fusion for Beginners and Experts book. Video version of this episode Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notsogiantwomen Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotSoGiantWomen -
Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Keeping It Together and cover such topics as the horrific Fusion experiments, Garnet's reactions, Peridot's status as a villain, whether this is the most Garnet has ever spoken in an episode, Steven's concern and curiosity about Ruby and Sapphire, the terrible experience the forced Fusions must be having, Ruby and Sapphire's traumatic conversation, the physical acting of the characters, the nuanced discussion of consent and the importance of broad metaphors, whether Gem shards are conscious, indicators of time passing in the show, Peridot's insult 'clod', and Homeworld's position on the Crystal Gems.
Probing Question: What might Peridot have been trying to accomplish with sticking Gem shards together? What's the endgame?
Today's recipe: None.
Today's merchandise: Color-changing Ruby/Sapphire/Garnet mug
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Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X5lcM0-GRg
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Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Rising Tides, Crashing Skies and cover such topics as the entertaining titles Ronaldo gave his interviewees, Onion's statement to the documentary audience, Ronaldo's intentional annoyingness and how audiences receive Ronaldo, why corrupted Gems are drawn to the main characters, why Beach City might have been founded in a place with such high Gem activity, Mr. Smiley's history with the Big Donut, the giant crab battle, Amethyst using her hair as a weapon, Jasper's singing voice, why Ronaldo would leave scenes in his documentary that make him look bad, and how Steven is kind of like a Fusion.
Probing Question: Would Ronaldo or any of the human characters be likely to become an intergalactic diplomat? Today's recipe: Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade: https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/635617768483536896/fresh-squeezed-lemonade-steven-offered-ronaldo Today's merchandise: Guide to the Crystal Gems book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25711622-guide-to-the-crystal-gems Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notsogiantwomen Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotSoGiantWomen Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLmthnGX_NY -
Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Sworn to the Sword and cover such topics as Connie buying into Pearl's programming, Pearl's self-sacrificial nature, Connie getting bandaged up instead of having Steven heal her, Connie's existing athletic skills before starting sword-fighting lessons, Connie's upbringing having raised her to value obeying authority and following rules, Steven and Connie's jam bud relationship, how Connie and Pearl are similar and different, what Rose might have thought of Pearl's behaviour, what Gem armour might be like, details of the Ancient Sky Arena setting, questions about the timeline that could have Pearl learning about knighthood for the first time in a Sky Arena, how old Pearl is, what Connie's parents think she's up to when she's running off to sword-fighting lessons, and Garnet as 'Master of Comedy'.
Probing Question: What did Pearl mean when she said Connie (and, presumably, Pearl herself) isn't built for fighting?
Today's recipes: Biscuits and Jam: https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/181959439217/just-a-quick-recipe-to-make-your-own-biscuits-so
Green Smoothie, Orange Slices, Juice: https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/635354636950372352/refreshments-for-connie-learn-how-to-make-this
Today's merchandise: Jam Buds shirt
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Join Daria and Ivy as they watch and talk about the Season 2 shorts and cover such topics as Gem 'biology', Steven not knowing what an essay is, the idea of 'baby' Gems, headcanons on what extra body parts Stevonnie might have hidden (two hearts??), hot dog length standards, speculation on the Slinker, Steven being routinely asked to help in battles these days, what Amethyst would feed cats, cat habits, speculation on Steven's age when he moved in with the Gems, why Greg doesn't live in the house with Steven, Steven's perception of fulfilling the legacy of Rose Quartz, and speculation about the mysterious character in the extended opening.
Probing Question (one for each short):
Do you think the Gems think it's creepy to see a poofed Gem in gemstone form, like it's akin to a dead body? Do Gems come out with blank minds or with some knowledge? What do you think the creator of the Gems intended fusion to be used for? What TubeTube channel themes would the other characters have? Which character would be most likely to adopt a cat? What kind of entrance does a built-up villain need to be satisfying?
Today's recipes: Club Sandwiches for Amethyst: https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/190746730562/club-sandwiches-for-amethyst-i-made-some-deliciousToday's merchandise:
Chibi Gems coffee mug Chibi Gems body pillow Small plushies Lion Journal Opening Theme style LunchboxFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notsogiantwomen
Video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7wXBOrAyy4
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Join Daria and Ivy as they watch and talk about Reformed and cover such topics as Amethyst's long-known insecurities manifesting in her physical form, how Amethyst receives and acts on Garnet's words, how interesting it was to see a conflict between Garnet and Amethyst instead of Amethyst and Pearl, Garnet's self-reflection on her role in affecting Amethyst's insecurity, how the episode might've been different if she'd been searching for the Slinker with Pearl, questions about how the Slinker got into the Temple in the first place, Amethyst's new look, the Crying Breakfast Friends parallels, what Garnet might have meant by calling Amethyst's lopsided form 'unsustainable', theories on Garnet's rocket fists and whether having her Gems on her hands is a liability, theories on how Rose's final poofing might have gone, the trope of aliens using complicated vocabulary for no reason, and thoughts on Gem corruption.
Probing Question: What is it like for a Gem when they are inside their Gem after being poofed?
Today's recipes: Amethyst's Pile of Food: https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/185966654607/amethysts-pile-of-food-from-reformed
Today's merchandise: Toy Factory Large Plush collection (including Amethyst in new outfit)
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Join Daria and Ivy as they watch and talk about Love Letters and cover such topics as Love at First Sight narratives, the importance of respecting the love interest's agency, clarification of Garnet's relationship, Jamie accepting Garnet's answer, Garnet's ability to repel water off her body, the mystery of the Water Bear Gem, whether Rose and Greg are presented by the story to represent love at first sight, whether Garnet minded that Steven told Connie she was a Fusion and whether Greg knows (and how much he knows about Steven's experience with fusion), Malachite's status as a hate Fusion, Garnet's color palette shift after her reformation, and the trials and tribulations of having a fringe.
Probing Question: What would you want to see or know about Ruby and Sapphire's relationship if we got another episode with them?
Today's recipes: None.
Today's merchandise: Garnet heart-hands blanket.
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Join Ivy and Dari as they watch and talk about Say Uncle and cover such topics as whether Daria plans to seek out and watch Uncle Grandpa, the lol-random humor, the best joke in the episode, the one-Steve limit, the Crystal Gems' desire to murder Uncle Grandpa, our opinion of crossovers in general, the fan reception of the episode, background for why the crossover was made, Pearl's freakouts, and shipping Lion with Giant Realistic Flying Tiger.
Probing Question: Uncle Grandpa is a fourth-wall-breaking character. Would Steven Universe be able to break the fourth wall in an actual canon episode?
Today's recipes: Three-Way Sub: https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/177268730352/yes-we-made-a-three-way-sub-because-of-the-uncle
Pizza Steven Universe: https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/634079308343853056/yes-i-made-a-pizza-steve-yes-i-realize-its
ea and Cookies with Uncle Grandpa: https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/634084525336657920/tea-and-cookies-with-uncle-grandpa-and-lion-and Today's merchandise: Cartoon Network Mad Libs button set and KaBOOM! Free Comic Book Day comic sampler.
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Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Joy Ride and cover such topics as Peridot's probable proximity, what the Gems might do with the escape pod, the Cool Kids' desire to hang out with Steven, each Cool Kid's relationship with their family, Sour Cream's DJ aspirations and the future of the Onion family, the heavy thoughts Steven shares with the Cool Kids, the concept of Steven being his own mom and the Gems blaming him for Rose's disappearance, Garnet calling Earth "my planet," British PSAs, the Crystal Gems' roles on the team, Steven's super strength, why the pod's liquid was breathable, what Peridot would think of Malachite, and Daria's Yellowtail impression.
Probing Question: How would the plot have gone differently if Peridot had been inside the escape pod?
Today's recipes: No new ones, but you can revisit Fish Stew Pizza if you want to throw your pizza at a window for Pizza Rain. https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/171330660917/fish-stew-pizza-fish-stew-pizza-is-one-of-the
Today's merchandise: McFarlane Builder Set: Peridot Jailbreak.
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Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Full Disclosure and cover such topics as the intimidating future events bearing down on the Crystal Gems, the ambiance of a wrecked town after the battle, Steven's hero's burden vibe and why he does NOT have to be 90s Batman, Ronaldo's brooding encouragement, the effect of Gem catastrophes on the Beach City residents, Connie's determination to provide support and continue the friendship, the Gems' perspective on isolation from humans, Steven's lasting injury, the threat Peridot poses, and Amethyst's refusal to commit to life as a moat crocodile.
Probing Question: Is there a good way forward for Connie or Greg to do more to support Steven's Gem missions? Today's recipe: None. Today's merchandise: Two Steven Universe phone cases--one official, one not. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notsogiantwomen Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotSoGiantWomen Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvnWJ7Kke-E -
Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Jailbreak and cover such topics as how they got all of that into 11 minutes, the glory of 'Stronger Than You', Ruby and Sapphire's character design and same-sex love relationship and how that makes Garnet who she is, how Garnet compares to other Fusions, hints from earlier in the show that Garnet might be a Fusion, Fusion traits as compared to human heredity, Steven's reaction to learning Garnet was a Fusion and why she might have concealed it, Jasper's hate of Fusions, Gem gender concepts, how energy barriers and weapons work, Steven's evolution with his powers, the arguments AGAINST Garnet being a Fusion, Malachite's peculiar and horrifying way of being fused, Garnet's new outfit, Lapis's brokenness, Daria's original terminology, and how Ruby and Sapphire correspond to Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey.
Probing Question: What do you think about a relationship like Garnet's where you literally become one person?
Today's recipes: None.
Today's merchandise: 'Stronger Than You' and 'Love Like You' vinyl record; Garnet 'Made of Love' large bag, fan-made 'Back Together' shirt .
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Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about The Return and cover such topics as the Yellow Diamond name drop, the descriptions Jasper used for the Crystal Gems, Jasper as an unambiguous villain, Steven being mistaken for Rose, Steven's competence with summoning his bubble and shield, Lion's convenient appearance, the hand ship's cool design, Daria's theory on Peridot's age, Opal's cameo, the brutality of Garnet's destabilization and what it means that Garnet's two Gems are separate, the terror of evacuations, Jasper's helmet, and what kind of sports the Gems would play.
Probing Question: What do you think the show will need to do to make Jasper a satisfying villain?
Today's recipe: None.
Today's merchandise: Pint Size Heroes complete set.
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Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Political Power and cover such topics as the growing dread in Beach City, Mayor Dewey's crush on Pearl, the Ocean Town joke, Mayor Dewey's governing style, the significance of the Light Cannons under the house, the Gems keeping things from Steven, the Onion Chaos factor, birthstones, and a bunch of discussion of spoiler dangers.
Probing Question: Is it Mayor Dewey's responsibility or the Gems' responsibility to try to organize regarding how to manage Gem-related crises?
Today's recipe: Crying Breakfast Friends frozen meal and melted ice cream: https://love-takes-work.tumblr.com/post/629899263114166272/crying-breakfast-friends-frozen-breakfast-not-a
Today's merchandise: Crystal Gems pinback buttons.
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Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about The Message and cover such topics as what Homeworld really wants in terms of populating the universe with their kind, the march forward of the plot, Greg's self-worth issues, Pearl being dismissive to Greg and Garnet thanking him, Greg's audio terminology, whether Gems can recognize each other through some sixth sense, Greg's musician influences, Amethyst's apparent history of grand theft auto, the particulars of sending messages via Wailing Stone, how Lapis knows what's going on well enough to warn Steven, and the concept of a B-side.
Probing Question: Should Greg keep Steven out of the upcoming dangerous mission or should he let him fight?
Link to 'Making the Message' video: https://youtu.be/j-pPX8VcZRU
Today's recipes: None.
Today's merchandise: Capsule Buildables Set.
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Join Ivy and Daria as they watch and talk about Story for Steven and cover such topics Greg's rockstar life, Rose's interaction style, the younger Gems' old outfits, Beach City back in the day, Owlmethyst, Marty and his weird teeth, Gems' understanding of human concepts, Rose's possible human-dating habits, who added 'please' to the 'keep off' sign, Greg liking huge women, the origin of Steven's shirts, whether Greg and Rose had love at first sight, the show's balance between heavy emotions and wacky space rock fun, and Rose's giant tubular hair.
Probing Question: If we were to have another flashback, what would you want them to deep dive into in the past?
Today's recipes: None.
Today's merchandise: Mr. Universe Shirt.
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