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

Links:

• https://parahumans.wordpress.com/category/stories-arcs-1-10/arc-6-tangle/6-04/
• https://www.patreon.com/Wildbow