FMAB Episode 35 Reaction Extended (YT link below)
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I cant be the only one that feels a little bit bad for sloth right? Like he just wanted to dig a hole
skywewe
2021-02-06 08:04:51 +0000 UTCSecret secret secret tuneeeeeeel
Raysa Fonseca
2021-01-29 22:39:18 +0000 UTCHahahahh yeah that was pretty golden
Andrew G
2021-01-29 06:17:45 +0000 UTCMan, first time seeing this, having them name off uprisings and insurrections, give their dates, doing the math in my head and realize it’s been going on for the better part of 3 centuries, drawing that circle, realizing that’s why Hughes was murdered, and then the flashback to the goddamned first episode with Isaac trying to destroy Central command had me SHOOK
Andrew G
2021-01-29 06:17:13 +0000 UTC"And it wasn't Drachma" oh god that wrecked me lmao
Stephen
2021-01-29 02:44:25 +0000 UTCHaha yeah. Remember when all you were worried about was Scar? And now he’s gaining more common ground. Time flies
Nick
2021-01-28 17:27:33 +0000 UTCTHROUGH THE MOUNTAAAIN!
Kamolak
2021-01-28 08:29:28 +0000 UTC"I don't know what they're planning but it involves a giant tunnel" SECRET TUNNEEELLLLL! SECRET TUNNEELLLLL!
Noah C
2021-01-28 06:31:54 +0000 UTC'I don't like this!' Haha She didn't even freak out about the evil revelations (visibly at least). I think she is the type of person that just deals with things as they come along no matter how big and keep moving forward. No nonsense from her!
Yusuf
2021-01-28 06:22:24 +0000 UTCThat's right! I had even forgotten I'd said that. I think I've been somewhat confused recently about what is the country vs. what are the neighboring countries.
Alex G
2021-01-28 05:38:41 +0000 UTC@utdbenj Personally I'm not a huge fan of shorting as a process (although it definitely provides value through liquidity). That being said I suspect it's a lot more complicated than people vs. institutions. It is both individuals and institutions that will win big, and also individuals and institutions that will lose big. There are a lot of huge firms that have made insane profits on their GME positions over the past week or so. Likewise, there are a lot of individual investors who are gonna get in at the top (wherever that is) and get absolutely fleeced. Not to mention that brokerages are making a bundle on the increased trades (firms like RH skim off the top between the bid and ask prices for themselves), etc. Be careful of narratives! Emotion is the way small groups of people move massive groups of people, and this rich vs. poor story I suspect is partly based on real feelings people have, but is also partly a result of spin by people who got into Gamestop/AMC/etc very early and are profiting off of hype. This is all just my opinion though. And personally I don't think of the stock market as a zero sum game. I hope your positions go to the moon :)
Alex G
2021-01-28 05:32:35 +0000 UTCI'm not sure if you remember, but you mentioned in one of your earlier reactions several episodes prior that Amestris being circular in shape bothered you and that maybe they're going to make a big philosopher's stone out of the people in the country. So, way to go with getting that well before the reveal! And now you also know why Hughes died. That guy must be a genius, he figured it out 25 episodes before everyone else!! And yes, I really do enjoy Olivier playing up the tough on the outside but vulnerable on the inside act to bait Raven, gets me everytime. Man, there's just something about this show; you get information but it's always just leading you to more questions that make you want to keep watching. Impressive effort not binging this show, I'll see you for the next one :)
A Suresh
2021-01-28 05:25:41 +0000 UTC@Somber I have to disagree about the average joe not getting one over them, we absolutely are. This is a massive spit in the face to the 1% and Wall street hedge funds who think only they can manipulate markets and do fucked up illegal things in order to horde more of the wealth that belongs to us. Thousands of normal people have already made millions off this recent GME explosion, and an entire multi billion dollar hedge fund that has existed for decades had to declare bankruptcy after losing over 11 billion in one day. This has absolutely had an effect on things and will cause the corrupt institutions in this country, mainly the federal government, to continue to suppress the common mans rights and keep them from enacting their free will in the pursuit of happiness.
benj
2021-01-28 05:19:29 +0000 UTC"And if they weren't hedged and were doing naked shorts with billions of dollars... then maybe it's better they don't manage money anymore" LOL this is fucking perfect, nailed it on the head. This is in fact indeed what they are doing and it is for sure better that they no longer have billions to manage lol
benj
2021-01-28 05:13:22 +0000 UTCI do not have any, no :D A friend of mine happened to buy AMC a few weeks ago just cause he likes the company, with no idea bout what was happening on WallStreetBets or anything lol
Alex G
2021-01-28 04:34:14 +0000 UTCWoah that's awesome! Yeah I appreciated the flashback for a bunch of reasons. One of them was just that it gave the feeling of how far the story has come.
Alex G
2021-01-28 04:33:02 +0000 UTCUpdate: The title of this episode is brilliant. The shape of the country, it’s not only foreshadowing the exact reveal, but also the state the nation is in and has been in. ALSO, a cool detail, in the first episode, the freezing alchemist actually asks the Elrics if they’ve seen the shape the country is in. That could be passed off as just a meaningless statement in other shows, but in a show where it’s planned out I can’t help but think that had a double meaning of foreshadowing. All the way back in the first episode they foreshadowed the transmutation circle of Amestris. Them calling back to that episode in this one feels kind of perfect
Nick
2021-01-28 04:23:06 +0000 UTCAlso, as a follow up... did you buy any gamestop stock?? lol
2021-01-28 04:13:18 +0000 UTCWhoa, appreciate the detailed response man! I honestly have very little knowledge about the stock market in general, but many are framing this as a sort of underdog story, where billionaire hedge funds are hemorrhaging money and average joes are finally getting one over on them. It's easy to get hyped about it from that perspective, but I think you are totally right. Once people start cashing out, unfortunately a lot of those average joes are going to be stuck holding the bag.
2021-01-28 04:11:47 +0000 UTCAlso, I haven't looked into this at all, but I think people may be overestimating the effects this will have on the funds shorting these companies. They've undoubtedly lost a lot of money, but they were probably also hedged in a way that limited their losses. And if they weren't hedged and were doing naked shorts with billions of dollars... then maybe it's better they don't manage money anymore.
Alex G
2021-01-28 04:08:54 +0000 UTCThat's a great analysis. It's a nice thought that this has given them more purpose and conviction for what they're doing, even if their initial goals have been put to the side somewhat.
Alex G
2021-01-28 04:07:12 +0000 UTCHaha I am fascinated by it. I think people have every right to buy as much of Gamestop / AMC stock as they want, but to me it looks like a clear bubble and there are going to be a lot of winners and a lot of losers when it bursts, and when that happens is anyone's guess honestly. I also don't think it's as a big deal as I've seen certain outlets make it out to be. It seems limited to a small number of stocks with a very high short interest, and doesn't have much bearing on the overall market, except for people THINKING it does and perhaps panicking. I do wonder if this won't give large institutions some pause before taking massive short positions though... But who knows. My suspicion for how this will play out is this is going to create a massive wave of FOMO and people are gonna jump in. A week ago there were 0 stock posts on my Facebook feed, now I'm seeing dozens of people making all sorts of astronomical predictions for AMC and GME and encouraging others to get in. People who are already in have made their money, people who got in halfway will make some money, and a lot of people entering late will lose a lot of money. When that happens that will dampen enthusiasm and there will be a normalization effect on the whole thing. That being said, I think there has been a distinct shift in financial markets where now there are less gatekeepers to buying and selling financial instruments, so it will be interesting to see how that plays out long term.
Alex G
2021-01-28 04:00:02 +0000 UTCEd is 100% in a better place at this point in the story. Before the whole northern arc, we see him and Al have to reaffirm their conviction and motivations for continuing their search for their bodies. They were scrapping for leads and it led them on a definite path that is now intertwined and surpassing their original goal They want this looming evil gone just as much as the others who have seen its effects. It seems as if its gravitating towards a black and white conflict where the oppositions motives are still more or less up in the air. Ed is more motivated than ever to face the evil that's caused him and his friends so much pain. Him and Al see this as more of a priority and are willing to give up their search for their body's if need be. Great catch on the tone shift for the two
Peter Jackson
2021-01-28 03:54:10 +0000 UTCHey Alex, sorry for the unrelated comment, but as somebody who has worked on Wallstreet, I was wondering what your thoughts are on the GameStop situation?
Jon
2021-01-28 03:52:42 +0000 UTC"Circle" seems very appropriate here
Alex G
2021-01-28 03:19:45 +0000 UTCLol yeah and ultimately it's Raven's huge weakness
Alex G
2021-01-28 03:19:23 +0000 UTCHaha yeah I was thinking about that later. Way ahead of all of us
Alex G
2021-01-28 03:19:04 +0000 UTCi love Armstrong taking advantage of her perceived weakness as a woman and using it against him, that was brilliant
Francesca White
2021-01-28 02:51:19 +0000 UTChe was too big brained for the show which is why he had to go
malikparah
2021-01-28 02:39:06 +0000 UTCAbsolutely
Rachel Keys
2021-01-28 02:31:25 +0000 UTCI always love the fact that Hughes figured all this out 25 episodes ago lol
Kollie123
2021-01-28 02:30:21 +0000 UTCThis series is a perfect circle.
T-mo
2021-01-28 02:27:28 +0000 UTCAbsolutely everything is ridiculously connected but one of the reasons I love this show so much is that everything gets answered by the end of the series. No loose ends and no burning eternal questions lol.
Rachel Keys
2021-01-28 02:21:26 +0000 UTCAnd thus begins the point of the show where FMAB starts answering questions instead of only giving new ones lol Will update after watching
Nick
2021-01-28 02:01:36 +0000 UTCThis episode is a fan favorite, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
T-mo
2021-01-28 02:01:10 +0000 UTC
