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Snipeshooter headcanons
Snipeshooter is the resident smartass of the lower Manhattan newsies, and also one of the younger ones.
His parents were always smoking and drinking, which led to them hitting all the time. His older sister Ginny always had to rescue him from the abuse.
One day when their parents couldn't work anymore due to their addictions, both of these kids started selling papers just to support them.
After their parents' deaths, they started living at the lodging house. At the time, Ginny was eleven and Snipeshooter was seven.
A year later, they met Maggie and Boots Arvus. The four instantly clicked and became best friends.
Snipeshooter spends most of his time taking Racetrack's cigars just to annoy him, and because his parents were heavy smokers. The two may clash often, but they also have a brother-like relationshio.
Ginny and Snipeshooter often fight a lot, but they always have each other's backs.
He's close friends with Boots, Tumbler, and most recently Les, but also hangs aroung Guttersnipe, Sprinkles, Flipper and Stick.
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Mila Kunis as Jackie Burkhart in That 70s Show: season one
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they lost focus and had a consensual workplace relationship
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I’ve been saying this a lot!
hey how do we feel about Jack Kelly being dyslexic?
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#that dog got on his lap and said i’m never leaving #and i’d do the same if i were her
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BuzzFeed Puppy Interview
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BRIDGERTON SEASON 3 (PART 2)
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PEN AND COLIN
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#RIP Penelope Featherington you would’ve loved Regina George
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BRIDGERTON SEASON 3 (PART 2)
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PEN AND COLIN
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The David Jacobs Costume Analysis. Or, if you don't like the 1992 costumes you are wrong and here is why
(with pictures!)
We all know and love the change in David's costume in the 1992 movie Newsies. But this gradual change is more than just a loss of layers or a loosening of buttons. It offers a visual representation of David's character arc from the beginning of the movie to the end.
And historical dress/fashion plays a significant part in this achievement.
Let's begin at the beginning...
This is David when we meet him, and already without any historical context viewers can see a stark contrast between him and the newsies.
His shirt is buttoned all the way to the top and fits him nicely, he's got a watch chain in his buttonhole, and this distinguished gentleman is even wearing a tie!
But wait! Look to history! There's more!
Take a look at the vest David is wearing, specifically at the lapel shape. You may have noticed it before, because David's lapels (as far as I'm aware) are the only ones that have this particular shape among our main cast.
This lapel type is called a peaked lapel (aka a pointed or step roll collar), and they just so happen to be the most popular or the most fashionable lapel style for men in 1899. They also have a reputation for being the most formal lapel cut.
Additionally, if you take a closer look, the vest David is wearing when we meet him has a pattern that suggests that this vest is made from flannel. A very fashionable fabric for men's vests and trousers in the late 18th century.
But why are these details of David's vest significant? Well, let me ask you this: did you know David wears two different vests? The right hand picture above is the last time we see David wearing his fancy, peaked lapel, flannel vest: during Seize the Day. For the rest of the movie when we see David in a vest, it's this one:
You'll notice that this vest has no lapel at all. This style is usually worn under a jacket as David does during the rally. It appears to be made from wool broadcloth or felt, a fabric generally seen worn by the upper class during this time period. Still, it is definitely less formal when worn without the accompanying jacket.
But maybe I'm getting ahead of myself.
The main take away from David's costume at the beginning of the movie from both a visual and a historical perspective, is that literally none of the newsboys we meet are better dressed than David Jacobs. Why is that? I would argue that David is dressed the way he is because he's trying to convey a collected, and perhaps even a mature front. He cares about how people perceive him, and wants to be taken seriously. But then, as the movie progresses, we see this carefully dressed boy disappear.
By the time we get to David's apartment and meet his family, his vest has already been unbuttoned. And, gosh golly, what is this? He's loosened his tie!
As we get to know David better, as he becomes better acquainted and comfortable with Jack and the newsies, he literally begins to loosen up, shedding formalities and layers one by one.
By Seize the Day Reprise, he's even lost his vest! Which is more significant than you may think.
Vests were very important in the 18th century. Even laborers and working men wore vests over their shirts. It was actually considered improper or inappropriate for a man to appear only in his shirt. But David doesn't seem to care. Maybe he reasons that his shirt being buttoned all the way to the top makes up for the scandalous lack of a vest. You'll notice that even without his vest, David stands out among the other newsies who have all unbuttoned their collars and/or the top buttoned of their undershirts. (Mush has even shed his shirt entirely.)
Or maybe he doesn't care anymore?
This is also the first time we can see David's shirt unobstructed, and therefore the first time another detail stands out. It's just an ordinary button up shirt right? Nope. It's actually a popover shirt. This type of shirt is buttoned only halfway down so that it is pulled over the head instead of slipped into from the sleeves. This was how any old shirt was constructed until 1871 when the modern button up (or 'coat shirt' as it was first called), was patented in London. By 1895, button ups were seen as standard. And while the button up gained popularity the popover become something closer to a t-shirt. It was less formal and less fitted.
So, underneath his fancy dandy vast, David is wearing a much more casual shirt. Even if he does still insist on top buttons for a little while longer, he is getting much more comfortable as time goes on. Literally and figuratively.
David's second shirt is also a popover. Although it is possible that this one might simply be an old shirt of his father's, as it bears resemblance to earlier evening dress shirts of the 1860s.
By the end of the move, David has shed his tie, lost his vest, and has stopped caring about buttons and shirts. He no longer looks any different from Jack and the other newsies, he is no longer putting up a façade. Not because he's stopped wanting to be taken seriously, but because he doesn't need appearances anymore.
The David on the above left is the David who wanted to be respected. The David on the above right is the David who used his voice to demand that respect. (And the David who handed Pulitzer his ass on a plate.)
One final comparison between the way David wears his newsboy hat at the beginning and then at the end of the movie. Because while it isn't particularly significant historically (there's no proper 1800s rule for how to wear a newsboy hat), it's clearly significant to David as a character.
(His curls have been freed!)
In conclusion, with every item subtracted from David's wardrobe, we see him open up and loosen up. Newsies 1992 does an incredible job of using David's clothing and these little details to visually show his journey as a character. It's something hard to replicate in the stage musical, but something I think we can all appreciate in every iteration that cares enough to include it.
But of course, in my not so humble opinion, Newsies 1992 did it best.
Therein ends my analysis/rant.
I apologize if it is ill organized. In my defense, so is my brain. :D
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CURRENT SCORE: Hyacinth 03 x 00 The Rest of the Bridgerton Siblings
BRIDGERTON | 1x04 | 2x05 | 3x03
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I have some thoughts on the tropes:
(SPOILERS AHEAD)
Many people talk about how each Bridgerton season features a different trope, and looking at benedict and his relationship with lady tilly this season.... Ladies and Gentlemen I think (just think!) a new trope has been added:
Season 1 : fake dating
Season 2 : Enemies to lovers
Season 3: Friends to lovers
Season 4 : Friends with Benefits (maybe??!!)
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