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The Sequel's draft timeline is up to 95 fandoms. One more and it will combine with Might Lead to Mixed Dancing's 104 fandoms to sum to 200 fandoms. I was doing a rough count in my head; Counting fandoms that I watched that did not turn out to have Jews dancing, I've probably watched pieces of over 250 films/shows for this project. That's a lot.

And I think it has reshaped the way I think about media in deeper ways than just my running joke about how the value of a movie consists entirely of whether or not Jews dance in it. I think the standards I have for what qualifies as a meaningful Jewish story have sharpened, but also broadened. I have seen a lot of really bad shows surprise me with moments of Jewish representation that hit me right in the heart, and I have seen a lot of really good shows screw up representation in ways that felt like betrayals. I'm able to think about those things with a lot more nuance now; I have a much finer sense of balance.



My local Jewish community has been reeling this week after the shooting in Jersey City, which really hit home because there's a lot of crossover between the Jersey City community and my home community. I've gone to Jersey City for Jewish events several times in the past year. Alongside a variety of other bits of political news that are more confusing but don't exactly seem Good for the Jews(tm). I said to bessyboo that I wished it were done and I could release The Sequel right now because Worldwide Jewry could use a hug this week.

So I want to say to all the amazing Jews on my rlist, you are awesome, and I value you, and I wish I could hug you all in person. Take care of yourselves, be kind to yourselves, and be kind to the people around you.

And Shabbat shalom.