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Printed these with SLA resin and hand-painted every single detail.
They work great as Christmas tree ornaments, but I think they would also make awesome hanging pendants! And honestly, little Rocky turned out SO ridiculously cute! 🎶
Grace has a Ph.D. in molecular biology, so he knows how to study cells in a lab. Fine.
He's a middle school teacher, so his repertoire of basic science facts, like the speed of light, is broader than average. Ok.
He was heavily involved with PHM, so he maybe picked up some astronaut techniques and solar system knowledge. Vague, but plausible.
But how on Earth does he have orbital mechanics calculations memorized?? Or know how to program translation software to work with an alien language??
This didn't impact my enjoyment of the story. It's only after my 22nd rewatch that it occurred to me there's an overreliance on the "smart person knows everything" trope.
Edit: I have listened to the audiobook. Yes, there is a lot of exposition that explains what Grace is doing. Still felt like a stretch that one person could know how to do all that. Best excuse is "Stratt trained him up", which is a shortcut way of saying "he's smart, just go with it."
My examples either sucked or were described poorly. Point is, Andy clearly used the Living Encyclopedia trope to make Grace a Gary Stu, capable enough to move the story forward.
Why does this bother me? I think it sets unrealistic expectations for intelligence the same way superheroes set unrealistic expectations for strength or bravery. Perhaps more challenging because Grace is more realistic than, say, Spiderman. If you are watching this with kids, it's a great conversation starter about self-expectations.
The library I work at did a pumpkin decorating contest and I made Rocky!
#ICouldntFigureOutHowToTheMakeXenoniteBall
(More specifically, this post by u/meliorism_grey)
Mary mentions that having an argument is normal then Armando starts dancing. I mean it does distract them.
made it by myself completely from scratch because I had a tight deadline and all the bakeries were booked out 🙂↕️ I think I did pretty well considering I don’t really bake!!!
i picked up this guy from a charity shop about a week ago and decided today that i was going to make him look more movie accurate, i havent touched a needle in years so hes a bit messy but hes made out of a really weird material that is very hard to work with so i think i can get away with it a bit. i also drew some smaller details on with pen and i got creative with various beads and coloured threads! i made sure that i was as accurate with his markings as possible but i made his name and family crest brown, measurement engravings white and mission tattoo red like the petrova line to make him more colourful. i will keep adding to this guy wherever he seems a little bare, i hope you guys like it!
Loved the idea of Grace's fox symbolism also having his golden wings, and I was trying a new technique with washi tape.
Previous update: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProjectHailMary/comments/1wj89f9/quilt_update/
I am halfway through one square, and I have to buy materials for the last 2 and then I'm done! Those with a keen eye will notice that a few squares are not as they are in the original quilt. That is because the original makers either just used a fabric that I cannot buy or duplicate, or the art was too complicated for me to duplicate. After my efforts on the blue birds (bottom, third from left), I am done trying to make complicated stuff lol. So I just used fabric and previous embroidery projects from my stash. But I think about 80-90% of the squares are as close as I could get to the original, and I don't think my additions detract from the overall aesthetic too much.
I have started putting pieces together and its really coming together! I am not much of a quilter, I've only made 2 or 3 in the past, so it's not going to be the neatest thing ever, but I'm fine with that!
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Bring home a piece of Project Hail Mary with this special collection of movie memorabilia! The package features a 27" x 40" movie poster and 4K Ultra HD signed by filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
Also included are three collectible pins, a Rocky shoulder buddy, Rocky terrarium, and an Earth hacky sack. A perfect addition to any movie lover’s collection or home theater!