When I watch a show or read a book, I like to fully immerse myself in that world. That’s why I binge. So, I hate it when the story does something that pulls me out, especially when it’s silly. Here are five examples. Friday Fives (Giant Beasts of Ars) – Five Times Immersion Failed If a story has my attention, I can forgive quite a few things. That makes it that much more noticeable to mean when something so intrusive happens that I’m pulled out of the story. It’s quite a jarring experience and makes you question the entire story.…
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