Jenny and Ted discuss Tangle 6.4.
Episode Notes:
- The plan? Jenny loves to (not) see it even though it’s a bad idea
- Does the narrative demand Taylor lose this one? What if we really want her to win again anyway?
- Before we do any analysis, Jenny pitches a pun-based strategy: Waiters Undersiders
- We dig into the villainous nature of “embarrass them”
- Jenny introduces us to the boss: Bruce Whyne
- It’s chaos in Brockton Bay, villain-wise, and we can’t quite make out any bigger picture
- How $1.25M might change the Undersiders
- So… what would actually happen next if the Undersiders got arrested?
- Taylor’s identity as a hero comes up against the reality of the tangle
- The nature of her escapist fantasy has changed from triumphant to penitent
- She’s honest about the importance of her new friendships, even as she lies to herself about other things
- Reluctant props to Armsmaster
- Speculation about Lisa’s deal in this chapter
- All the heavy stuff aside, the Undersiders are a delight in this chapter
- Predictions
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