The Problematic of the Unproblematic

Trot: I have already given up on trying to make these snarkcaps shorter. My new goal is to not make them any longer. I think I failed this time, but we finally got LLS's backstory. Does that make up for it or for the quantity of stare acting we had because of the backstory? There are loads of Robe poses in this episode people, but they come near the end, so be patient. Kmuse: You can't go around cutting out important stare acting or robe moments (preferably, both happening at the same time.) You can't rush a good stare or a good snarkcap. Shuk: I think our dear squeeglets will love us no matter what. As long as we supply quality snark.  Oh, Patrick. You know you aren't going to win, right? Even if you are the only person doing legal things in this entire drama who doesn't die.

Chapter 47a written by kakashi (with two original inserts by Tang Qi) edited by Panda *** Explicit sexual content, NSFW - Beware or be grateful! **** “What is this?” “A zither.” Of course. Shao Wan felt very foolish to have asked, she had certainly heard a zither before - but this one sounded different, and it felt different. Every quivering note sent a shiver down her spine and made her throat tighten. She shuddered. “How horrible!” she exclaimed.

Chapter 46 written by panda edited by kakashi His face as impassive as ever, Ye Hua inwardly cheered with relief as Jia Yun cleared away the last of the scrolls from his tray. Ever since Ye Hua he had come back from his 300 year interlude in the Basalt Coffin, the Heavenly Lord had passed everything but the throne to him. Thus, Ye Hua had taken over the actual ruling of the Celestial Empire while his grandfather, the Heavenly Lord Tianjun, only did the occasional ceremonial showing. Normally, the Crown Prince didn’t begrudge the work and even mostly enjoyed it but his and Donghua Dijun’s recent trips to Kunlun had changed some of his priorities. Now, he mainly wanted to help his brother.

A-Li's Three Lives, Three Worlds Future Crown Prince of the Nine Realms A-Li was never in want for anything, until he saw a mortal dancing one night. A courtesan. A village leader and healer. An outlaw. Three women who share the same face. Three worlds. Three attempts to set things right. Three Primordial Gods return, Two Lives inexplicably drawn together by the wheels of time, and One Love to decide the fate of immortals and mankind. Stay tuned for this story's chapter 1 .... next week!  

SakiVI: In which I get rather angry at our selfish Educated Youths and their Quest for Sugar at the expense of a little animal getting tortured to death.   Trotwood: Where I wished I had paid more attention to the fart jokes in middle school, so I'd remember one here. kakashi: And here I am waiting for Trotwood to start raging about snow equipment, what to do when there's a fire, etc . JoAnne: She is suspiciously relaxed about their weather preparation, what's going on?

SakiVI: Hello, cutie Weasel! Trotwood: You guys got me watching this, too, even though I said I was too busy with Cubic and the endless daily, but  . . . meet me at the weasel grave, bitches!

Chapter 7 - The Bell of Donghuang Part 3 written by LalaLoop consulting by Juls edited by kakashi It was a quiet night. She wandered around the school with a book in her hand, trying to memorize the verses from the page. Then, she saw him sitting by the pool, playing his zither, occasionally turning his head to look at it, as though checking on a sleeping child. “Music!” She closed her book and excitedly ran towards him, “I want to listen!”

  Chapter 45.5 written by Chimera edited by MiniOrchid As expected, Li Ying had recovered from her injury within two days. The evening of the day she got injured, Die Feng had returned with dinner and a soothing tea 2nd brewed for her head. When he arrived, the Princess was less animated than usual. Her red eyes made Die Feng wonder if she had gotten any rest at all. She was in low spirits but it did not seem like she wanted to talk about it. She asked him to eat with her if he hadn’t eaten yet and he picked up a bowl.

SakiVI: Yes, I’m recapping again. No, it’s not Ice Fantasy Destiny. Sorry, but I lost the momentum on that other series. On the other hand, I’m rather smitten by this latest tomb raiding drama involving a teenage 81, aka Hu Bayi, and his skinny friend Fatty, and a village girl, Yanzi, who likes Hu Bayi (I didn’t understand why at first since Ethan Ruan does nothing for me, and then I saw the state of the other men in her village), and some forest wardens, and, believe it or not, some rather intelligent weasels. kakashi: First time I'm seeing Ethan Ruan, but I can't say he does nothing for me.  Trotwood: I was actually surprised because I knew nothing about the cast and then there was Ethan Ruan spitting on me! 

Chapter 45 written by kakashi edited by panda It was finally ready. Cautiously, Cheng Yin poured the glistening yellow powder through a funnel into the cylindrical glass on the table before him. Pulling out his dagger, he deeply cut his finger. Before the blood had a chance to flow freely, he pressed the wound into the powder. Lifting his finger into the light, he assured himself that the substance stuck to the cut and temporarily sealed it. He slowly counted to ten, watching how the red began to mix with the yellow. To be on the safe side, he blew a few loose particles away before putting the finger into his mouth. The substance itself was tasteless, as it should be - he could only taste his own blood. He swallowed it.

Trot: I’m really trying to make these snarkcaps shorter, but this episode is 100 minutes. Kmuse: You can't rush good zoom in starefests. Shuk: I think they are the perfect length now. More room for StareGifs!

kakashi: Friends and foes are revealed, but are the lines that clearly drawn? Sima Yi starts using his head, which seems quite capable ... but is there enough time? JoAnne: Oh good! It's recap time - you'll explain the stuff I was confused about! Panda: Our boy finally starts showing some of his lauded smarts here.

Chapter 7 - The Bell of Donghuang Part 2 written by LalaLoop consulting by Juls editing by kakashi “Xiaowu, will you please get down here?” Bai Zhen’s voice came from below. Bai Qian opened her eyes. Out of boredom, she had lain down on a large branch of the big oak tree by the gazebo near Qingqiu’s lake. She hadn't been sleeping. She had simply closed her eyes, hoping a solution would come to her.

  Chapter 44.5 written by Miniorchid consulting by juls edited by kakashi and panda Zi Lan observed how the Ghost Generals reluctantly departed. Yan Zhi remained at the gate, leaning against the door, contemplating her situation and her promise to them. He could only watch, but not interfere - the weight of her clan was on her shoulders now. His mind ran several scenarios, different paths she should take to remove herself from the dangerous and unsettling situation. But he knew she would not choose the path he would have chosen: The Warrior Princess he had come to know would never run from the danger before her. She would neither hide nor would she shrink from enemies out to do her harm. He loved and greatly admired this woman, but she also brought fear to his heart.

"Kammathep" is the Thai word for Cupid. Channel 3 created "The Cupids" series with the following plot: eight single woman working at a matchmaking agency must get boyfriends within a year or risk losing their jobs. Each story consists of 7 to 10 episodes. And since Paris used to be called "The City of Love", I can only surmise that the PD wanted to beat us over the head with Eiffel Towers, much like Oil is trying to do to Att.

Trotwood: I don't want to say that I'm throwing in the towel, but I feel like I am. I was going to start so many new dramas this month-- Strongest Delivery Man, Falsify, Live up to Your Name --but I don't think I have the energy. recapping the epically long episodes of stare acting Cubic is sucking the life out of me and using up all my wtf patience. I have now admitted that I'm only capable of finishing Father is Strange and Teacher Oh Soo Nam . I am watching My Mr. Mermaid because it's quantity of cute sweetness (really I feel like I should brush and floss afterwards because of the sweet) is my counter to all of the ugliness going on the world. other than that, I'll have to rely on everyone else for everything else until I'm finished with my Cubic work. kakashi: This RAWR is on a diet. It's really thin. JoAnne: MY WOLF. in honor of the eclipse

Chapter 44 written by MiniOrchid edited by kakashi Yan Zhi thought of herself as patient. Yes, she had been a patient person throughout her life. With her family and even her subordinates, she had shown great restraint, even when they had been selfish, cold, and ruthless. In the mortal realms, she had been patient when dealing with unruly customers or perverts. She had shown restraint when her brothers had harmed each other, while doing all she could to subdue the damage as a bystander. She found virtue and control when she was able to hold back her negative emotions and clear her head of negative thoughts. Rage did not solve anything, as she had learned from observing her father, who had been an angry hostile man, only sometimes calmed by her presence.

Chapter 43 written by Panda edited by kakashi It was a balmy, cloudy day when yet more guests arrived at Kunlun Mountains. One came on a beautiful phoenix while the other, resplendent in purple, came with his loyal retainer: It was High God Zhe Yan, the former Heavenly Lord Donghua Dijun and Star Lord Si Ming. As they reached the steps that lead to the Great Hall of Kunlun, the disciples rushed forward to greet them and pay their respects.

kakashi: A very gripping second episode, in which we realize how clever Cao Cao is and how slow Sima Yi is. He has a long way to go. Panda: What an action filled episode, Wow.

source: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2016/07/2016-summer-firefly-photos/ Chapter 42.5 written by Chimera with inserts from Miniorchid Die Feng was going down the front steps of the Hall when Shimu, Ghost Princess Yan Zhi, and Princess Li Ying approached. Li Ying was hobbling, one arm around Yan Zhi’s shoulder and a handkerchief pressed to her bloody forehead. “What happened?” Die Feng asked, running down the remaining steps.

Shuk: This episode really establishes the dynamics between our couple:  He thinks she can't do something, she proves him wrong and says something snarky, he rethinks her abilities, then underestimates her again. All accompanied by SA, MoS, TS, DM, and all our Cubicisms. Trotwood: I just love how she talks to him the way no one else does, and he can't stop thinking about her because of it. Kmuse: Who knew a necktie would be the catalyst between a genius high school student and her CEO mafia principal?

Chapter 7 - The Bell of Donghuang Part 1 written by LalaLoop consulting July editing kakashi Bai Qian was sitting on the steps leading into the Fox cave, resting her head against the rock wall. She had never truly appreciated her occasional hot temper, her tendency to display emotional outbursts whenever she felt the need, and her willingness to trust others and confide in them her secrets. She had never fully realized how fortunate she was until now. Her eyes became blurry.

Chapter 42 written by kakashi “I’m so bored I might grow twigs out of my head soon.” Mo Yuan had been waiting for Shao Wan to make such a declaration. In fact, he was surprised she had been able to hold back for so long: She really had made progress with her self-control. She was fidgeting around on his bed, attempting to sew some clothes for her toad, quite clearly not making a lot of progress. The animal, who had grown to the size of a large tree cat, eyed him viciously from her lap.

JoAnne: It's Friday. I've seen both BoWG and School 2017 episodes and that.is.it . kakashi: That sounds healthy. It's Saturday as I write this and I'm now current with Game of Thrones .   Some of it's that I'm busy, but most of it is that it's harder to watch shows now because of Kocowa. For some reason their shows won't work on my PC, only my phone, and they don't seem interested in helping. Trotwood: I'm only watching Teacher Oh Soon Nam, fast forwarding Father is Strange, and rewatching Cubic on seemingly endless loop. I think I might pick up Falsify in time for next week's Rawr. SakiVI:  What's Kocowa? I'm sad because I can't start the Kim Nam Gil drama as yet. I'm waiting for Woman of Dignity - which, by the way, Trot, has a police detective you will love - to finish. So, next week, I'll start with my KNG love. I bet he's funny! I also had to drop a couple of shows because no time to watch them. Luckily,...

Chapter 41.5 written by MiniOrchid consulting by Juls editing by kakashi and Panda Everyday at Kunlun Mountain was a wonderful day, Qiao Er had decided. She was so happy they could stay at En Gong’s home, even though mother kept reminding her it was only temporary. Qiao Er was accustomed to their constant moving, but she didn’t want to leave this time. There didn’t seem to be any black clad scary men around, she no longer dreamt of them, and her white-clad seniors never ceased to make her laugh with their teasing.

kakashi: The first ending (episode 28) didn’t appeal to many people (you don’t say!), so they made another ending! Hahahahahaaa, massive fail. I must admit, 28 really was the biggest mess of a final episode I’ve ever seen. I do prefer this one, and it's not because they made it a happy ending. It just makes much more sense. JoAnne: I guess we'll see how much I remember of this one, huh?

The King's Avatar 《全职高手》- Episode 8: Let Us Gather, Friends! OMG OmG What a fight! Poor Plantago Seed! Haaahaa. Poor Yifan though I hope he gets better. Lastly STEAMED BUN!! My recaps are getting longer... XD Soft Mist?

Chapter 41 written by kakashi and panda explicit sexual content Without any doubt, Shao Wan was fully healed. She was getting increasingly bored and restless and Mo Yuan knew, it was high time he unsealed her powers. The one and the only valid reason to keep her at Kunlun a little longer was the suspected lack of progress she had made with her control. The stakes were high: he knew well how immense and potent her skylink power was. To harness its full potential and not be a danger all the realms, she needed to work on and master her self-control, on a regular basis, not least if she didn’t want to be used by Cheng Yin again.

Trot:  I don’t know what the titles are for individual episodes or even if they have them, so I’m just going to make up my own. Shuk: Yay! I'm excited about this project. This was a crazy show in my early lakorn-watching days that convinced me to try more Thai entertainment options. For the record, I always thought it would be a great drinking game to have a sip of Tsingtao Beer every time you recognize Taiwan masquerading as Hong Kong. Kmuse: This is my dream come true. Now I can share all my snarky thoughts regarding Cubic with the world episode by stare-filled episode. I am overwhelmed with joy just thinking of the fun we are going to have with this one. JoAnne: I might peek in. Don't be confused. Kmuse is not me.

Trotwood: So, I’m doing it again. For some unknown reason, I decided to recap another drama. I think it is because I was feeling so relaxed and energetic over vacation and feeling inspired by all the blog work that Kakashi is doing while being busier than most people on the planet. Instead of starting back small and being sensible by recapping another web (and thus short-episode) drama, I decided to take on a lakorn, and not even a Weir one at that, but Cubic . Shuk: Yay! Cubic! Or the real name:  Cubic: Nee Hua Jai Tee Mai Dai Kor "A Debt Of the Heart" . This was my first true crack lakorn. So bad. But so good, since it takes itself waaaay too seriously. Kmuse:I started watching Cubic when I was sick with the flu.  It was maybe halfway through airing and I binge watched it in one, doped up on Dayquil, day.  It was truly a life-changing experience.  I then simulcasted religiously each Sunday.  Why?  I think that I was somehow brainwashed by all of Bomb's...

Chapter 40.75 written by Miniorchid edited by kakashi and Chimera Ever since the day she became a disciple of the High Demon Goddess, Yan Zhi had been training from the early morning hours until late noon, while Qiao Er had her daily numbers lesson with 4th disciple; her unofficial “Shifu”. Although Yan Zhi’s recovery had sped up due to Kunlun’s energy, she knew she didn’t have time to waste: enemies were still after their lives and she would soon have to leave the sanctuary of this Mountain to face them. So, she took every opportunity to train at the top of the secluded waterfall when she was not training with the Demon High Goddess or Li Ying.

kakashi: Subs get really bad and cryptic. I don’t blame you, subbers, this episode is so weird I had to watch it several times to make sure I wasn’t dreaming or hallucinating. JoAnne: I'm still not convinced we aren't dreaming right now.

Chapter 40.5 written by Chimera edited by/with input by MiniOrchid While Die Feng stayed at Kunlun, he received regular reports from the West Sea regarding the kingdom’s borders and neighbours. After managing his studies, his juniors’ studies, the library, and practicing his martial arts, Die Feng’s time was wholly engrossed by the reports. There were simply no spare moments to be spent with guests, as regrettable as that was, and he had to delegate the day to day hospitality to Chang Shan. At least, that’s what he told himself.

Chapter 16 Written By UnicornSlippers Edited By DramaPanda Silence lay over the forest like a dense, woolen tapestry, the stillness split open only by the sound of thundering hooves. Song Bai clung to her mount as she raced past the trees and she felt the frigid wind sting her eyes and slip down her throat, making it hard to breathe. The stallion’s muscles rippled and his chestnut mane whipped around like a tousled blaze as they charged towards the gate to Earth realm. Through the clusters of gnarled bare branches, she could see the sun sinking low on the horizon. Time was running out; Soon night would be upon them. She urged the horse forward with a firm press of her heels into his ribs, and she felt the pull and stretch of the gallop quicken beneath her. Her long hair streamed out behind her like a sable pennant, the magic used to disguise her appearance having been spent long ago. As the world rushed by in a tumble of chaotic images, she suddenly caught a flash of movement ...

Chapter 6 - Drops of Rain Part 4 written by LalaLoop consulting by Juls edited by kakashi “Your brain can never catch up with the speed of your thumping heart in these matters, Xiaowu. Someone as dense as you needs a person who knows you, who can convey sound with silence, who can take hold of your heart and soul the way raindrops seep into the earth - one by one, silently, diligently, as if nothing...”

Trotwood: I am not currently watching anything except for Teacher Oh Soo Nam and the OTP scenes in Father is Strange. I was going to pick up some of the new shows, but I feel like I'm still mourning over the ending of Secret Forest. I think I'm living in denial through starting recaps for Cubic, a Thai drama. JoAnne: I'm watching stuff, but slowly. As I write this it's Friday, and all I've seen this week is The King Loves , Habaek , and School . All of which I really like, by the way. Kakashi is back! ...but I don't think she's watching anything. Well, AA. She's watching tha t. SakiVI: I forgot about AA. Guess I didn't like it that much, although I was fine watching it. kakashi: I'm here! I'm here! I'm also back in the office and on a business trip tomorrow. I watched 5 episodes of The White Princess , the only thing I've been watching for forever. I didn't like it enough to continue. I will continue the AA recaps...

Chapter 40b written by kakashi edited by Chimera, Miniorchid and Panda Mo Yuan closed the door to his room behind himself, gently, so as not to give Shao Wan the impression of being displeased. He started walking toward his meditation cave with measured steps. Very well, he would spend the night there if he must.

kakashi: Tingjun finally gets some. JoAnne: Oh thank GOD. He is not quite himself though.

The King's Avatar 《全职高手》- Episode 7: The Strongest Boss in History Oh man the game company messed up the class system, what else is new? Wait a minute Plantago Seed was never this strong! Who is this guy?? And that feeling when you're so good, you become a BOSS yourself. Another team

Chapter 40 written by kakashi The sun had set and bathed the mountain tops around Kunlun in a fiery red afterglow, but Shao Wan had no eyes for the beauty around her. She sat brooding over a solitary game of Weiqi. She knew how to play, but Demons tended to scoff at this game: it was for boring scholarly types with no warrior’s skills and ambitions. She had never had the patience to sit still for long, but now, she was at a boring, scholarly type of place, with no weapons of her own and no powers to speak of. Suddenly, playing Weiqi seemed like one of the more exciting things to do, especially since the Princesses were not around.

kakashi: We continue but we wish it was over. JoAnne: Oh my GOD, do we ever. It's alright, though. We somehow sense that our frustration makes things fun for you guys. Brats .

Chapter 39.5 written by MiniOrchid consulting by Juls editing by kakashi It took Chang Shan nearly two weeks to find the opportunity to teach the Yellow Demon Princess the recipe for Kunlun’s Peach Candies. The inventor of the unique delicacies was 12th disciple - who was very creative in his culinary skills but only willing to cook when it struck his fancy. Thus, it fell to Second to actually make the candies, an activity he greatly enjoyed, and it had also fallen to him to teach their female guest.

Chapter 6 - Drops of Rain Part 3 written by Lala Loop consulting by Juls edited by kakashi Bai Qian was slowly pacing up and down the library of Taichen Palace, waiting for the Star Lord to come. The room was lined with tall shelves that contained hundreds and thousands of carefully arranged books and scrolls and strange looking objects and instruments, which, Bai Qian would have been excited to explore had it not been for the amount of distressing and thoughts that were occupying her head.

Dear Squeeglets (and Peaches, I know you're still lurking :D), I won't have time to recap Princess Agents. I'm also not quite sure I actually like it after two episodes, but I decided to open up a post for you all to discuss the drama. Please mark spoilers as spoilers! Update: It's over and I'm sure you need a place to rant, internetz :D so here we go Where to watch (official YouTube channel with English subs)

Chapter 39 written by MiniOrchid consulting by Juls edited by kakashi and Chimera Today was like any other day at Kunlun: peaceful and quiet. In fact, the atmosphere here hadn’t changed at all since their arrival. The disciples had their morning chores to complete and went about their tasks cheerfully and with diligence before attending lessons in the afternoon. Yan Zhi had asked if they needed any help, but unfortunately, they had declined her offer. She was their guest here, and propriety did not allow guests to assist the host during their stay. As a result, Yan Zhi was growing increasingly impatient with the lack of activity. She was not the type to laze around for long without occupation. Ghost Tribe members had missions, practiced their martial arts, or enhanced their dark magic to gain cultivation. Even while hiding in the mortal realm, she had worked at restaurants or opened her own dining facilities. Yan Zhi had always been someone who had a purpose, but now she felt ...

Kakashi is still floating down the Danube. I have it on good authority that her boat is riding significantly lower in the water after several weeks of excellent wining and dining, too. Feel free to envy her! Trotwood: Kakashi is having the ultimate vacation--floating on a river, getting fed (lots) and being able to see some of the most beautiful scenery and architecture without having to even get off boat or, I think, even sit up. Somehow, though, she is still doing blog work. (bowing low before her awesomeness) SakiVI: I've got mum here, and she hates listening to Korean and Chinese. So, I can't run episodes as I do things around the house like I used.  This means, after 3 episodes of William Chan, I will have to put him on hold. Sigh. Shuk: I'm just popping up for a quick hello before going under again...