I love that addition about action films – media distorts our perception of real fights to the point of caricature. Even more so for women, since fight choreography in majority of times is based on men´s physique.
Also bcause female characters in films and TV series tend to be put to run and fight smoothly in high heels anywhere, another layer of disbelief suspension that is normalized yet puts actresses and female doubles not just at higher physical discomfort by default but also at higher injury risk. Though there are cases where the actress films in flats and then part of the budget is used to CGI the heels in scenes (such as WW’s case: https://www.epbot.com/2017/06/sure-wonder-woman-is-good-but-lets-talk.html ) still ridiculous and annoying but at least safer for the women involved.
I love Jaden’s look of realization! It was kind of sad to see her and Shez just barely miss each other during the car ride home, and I think this really helped her understand what Shez was trying to get at, so I’m super glad they got to have this moment 😀
Yesss, they just didn’t quite know each other well enough in chapter 5. Shez realized true vulnerability from her side would likely bridge that gap between her and Jaden.
👀 Daemn, Shez lines are so powerful even Jaden’s mouth and nose fell off for a moment (thankfully J picked them back up fast, smooth AF). Iconic, there’s NOTHING that woman can’t do 😍 💪
JK i know its stylization, its was cute. I think the dialogue was on point, she’s right! in the end self defense is for survival not showing off so it did what it was meant to do. Its a good reflection for closure esp for overthinkers, good choice. I like to think Jaden felt all fuzzy and soothed upon hearing it and wanted to give Shamzey a gratitude hug but didnt want to interrupt her mid lesson. She’ll find her right moment eventually i’m sure of it…. Moving onto last panel, does unibrow lady (i recognized her yay) have an established name?? 😁 her design was neat too… Lexie or Zoe came to mind but dunno why tho they just popped lmao
Shez fitspo buffness marvelous as always 😤😤 10/10 with soy and sesame. Next page guesses: Will the class have training dummies with fake scrotum bulge for practice?? harnesses with cushion bulge so the women practice on each other?? or its gonna be kicking the air? or a fourth secret thing? see ya next sunday or monday for the potential reveal!!
I think you’re really going to enjoy the rest of Shez’s class >:3c
The unibrow lady is just one of the cameo designs submitted by readers, so she’s not mine to name! But she was seen pre-flashback laughing at the prospect of men’s fighting sports being over before a commercial break.
Thank you as always for such entertaining commentary XD
Aaah, so she shares her story to show how nut strikes are useful, important, and necessary, no matter what men (or media made by them) say! And to engrave it in their “muscle memory” and get it “instinctual”… does this mean the hands on portion of the self-defense class is about to start, and we get to see Shez and Jaden’s muscles in action?! Heart Eyes Emoji
You were completely right, I do love this page. Listen to Shez, Jaden. She knows what she’s talking about!
And she’s saying something really important too. In a moment like that, it’s all instinct, but instinct can be trained. I did martial arts for most of my childhood and teenage years, and even though I’m out of practice now, the instinct is still “fight” rather than “freeze” and my body still knows what to do.
Regrettably had to find that out a few years ago. Strong proponent of girls and women doing at least a year or so of martial arts now.
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Tyto
I love that addition about action films – media distorts our perception of real fights to the point of caricature. Even more so for women, since fight choreography in majority of times is based on men´s physique.
SBD
Also bcause female characters in films and TV series tend to be put to run and fight smoothly in high heels anywhere, another layer of disbelief suspension that is normalized yet puts actresses and female doubles not just at higher physical discomfort by default but also at higher injury risk. Though there are cases where the actress films in flats and then part of the budget is used to CGI the heels in scenes (such as WW’s case: https://www.epbot.com/2017/06/sure-wonder-woman-is-good-but-lets-talk.html ) still ridiculous and annoying but at least safer for the women involved.
rustyhearts
Still feeling insane that they would waste money to CGI in heels… Misogyny is boundless as always.
feministdragon
…if they kept you alive then ~that’s all that matters~
bruh
Anita
I love Jaden’s look of realization! It was kind of sad to see her and Shez just barely miss each other during the car ride home, and I think this really helped her understand what Shez was trying to get at, so I’m super glad they got to have this moment 😀
rustyhearts
Yesss, they just didn’t quite know each other well enough in chapter 5. Shez realized true vulnerability from her side would likely bridge that gap between her and Jaden.
SBD
👀 Daemn, Shez lines are so powerful even Jaden’s mouth and nose fell off for a moment (thankfully J picked them back up fast, smooth AF). Iconic, there’s NOTHING that woman can’t do 😍 💪
JK i know its stylization, its was cute. I think the dialogue was on point, she’s right! in the end self defense is for survival not showing off so it did what it was meant to do. Its a good reflection for closure esp for overthinkers, good choice. I like to think Jaden felt all fuzzy and soothed upon hearing it and wanted to give Shamzey a gratitude hug but didnt want to interrupt her mid lesson. She’ll find her right moment eventually i’m sure of it…. Moving onto last panel, does unibrow lady (i recognized her yay) have an established name?? 😁 her design was neat too… Lexie or Zoe came to mind but dunno why tho they just popped lmao
Shez fitspo buffness marvelous as always 😤😤 10/10 with soy and sesame. Next page guesses: Will the class have training dummies with fake scrotum bulge for practice?? harnesses with cushion bulge so the women practice on each other?? or its gonna be kicking the air? or a fourth secret thing? see ya next sunday or monday for the potential reveal!!
rustyhearts
I think you’re really going to enjoy the rest of Shez’s class >:3c
The unibrow lady is just one of the cameo designs submitted by readers, so she’s not mine to name! But she was seen pre-flashback laughing at the prospect of men’s fighting sports being over before a commercial break.
Thank you as always for such entertaining commentary XD
Blais
Aaah, so she shares her story to show how nut strikes are useful, important, and necessary, no matter what men (or media made by them) say! And to engrave it in their “muscle memory” and get it “instinctual”… does this mean the hands on portion of the self-defense class is about to start, and we get to see Shez and Jaden’s muscles in action?! Heart Eyes Emoji
rustyhearts
Maybe So :3c
K
You were completely right, I do love this page. Listen to Shez, Jaden. She knows what she’s talking about!
And she’s saying something really important too. In a moment like that, it’s all instinct, but instinct can be trained. I did martial arts for most of my childhood and teenage years, and even though I’m out of practice now, the instinct is still “fight” rather than “freeze” and my body still knows what to do.
Regrettably had to find that out a few years ago. Strong proponent of girls and women doing at least a year or so of martial arts now.
Patina’s biggest fan
So glad the scary pages are over so I can come back 🥰👏
rustyhearts
Was the flashback too scary to read or just too scary to comment? 😅
Parniya’s biggest fan
I MEANT PARNIYAS 😡😡😡😡 WHO IS THIS PATINA IMPOSTORING MY WIFE!!
rustyhearts
Dastardly Patina is at it again >:O
Crypty
Ooooohhh🔮🪄🪄🪄 Jaden 🪄🔮🪄🪄 you want to internalize this lesson about not beating yourself up over things not in your control so badly 🪄🪄🪄🔮🔮🔮 oooooohhh🪄🪄🔮
forget-me-not
I LOVE HER SO MUCH
anonymoo
Upon hearing of Akira Toriyama’s passing, I thought of Shez ❤️
rustyhearts
That’s so sweet of you <3
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