I could ask you to look at the faces of the other patients. Every last one of them scared to death because the two of you can’t keep it in your pants. But I’m guessing that neither one of you could give a collective shit. So I’m gonna do what attorneys do best and appeal to your selfish natures. (requested by sasinshort)

Matt: *is matt*

Claire:

season 2 update: 

hate when you don’t answer my calls, buddy. i always think you fell down an open manhole or something.

i feel that fogy narrating things for matt is important because, in a way, it is affecting matt’s perception of the world and probably making it a much merrier place

#especially because it’s so casual??? #like matt can probably tell some of these things #but foggy never makes it seem like #oh man ur blind that suckS WOW UR BLIND LET ME TELL YOU WHAT YOU COULD BE SEEING BECAUSE WOW UR BLIND #no it’s so much more natural and helping #and JUST KIND #FOGGY IS SO GOOD (via thegoinbetweens)

I just noticed how Foggy also usually gestures _while_ he is narrating these things to Matt.     (indicates Ben with his arm; points to the stairs; waves his arm toward the street they are crossing; points at her after the curtsey)

He doesn’t censor his body language just because Matt can’t see it; he just keeps his natural motions.  I wonder if Matt notices that with his super senses and appreciates it.

This is an incredibly important scene because I believe this is the first time an MCU male superhero has cried. And Matt is not crying over the death of a dog, family member, love interest or cherished friend. It’s not an epic moment during battle or when everything he’s been fighting comes to a head. (Common examples of when it is acceptable for men to cry in media - see trope Manly Tears for more.) No, Matt is crying because he’s fighting with his best friend. Foggy, too, is crying because he’s fighting with his best friend. They’re crying because they care so much about each other and they feel so much. And it’s all expressed. Foggy feels deeply betrayed, but beyond that he’s overwhelmed with grief and worry over Matt. Matt finally is facing the fact that he personally hurt someone that he loved with his actions. And THEY ARE CRYING because of it.

I’m stressing this because crying over these “every day” events is not common for men in media. This is particularly important for Matt, who’s portrayed fairly traditionally masculine - physically strong and mentally stoic, reserved in his emotions. But yet, he cries when he’s fighting with his friend. And the narrative validates both his and Foggy’s crying. The scene is full of pathos and their fight is one of the more painful scenes on a fairly gruesome show. They’re expressing their feelings and talking it out and crying, and they’re not weak or any less badass for it. They are simply human for doing so. 

I believe that these types of portrayals are very helpful in breaking down gender stereotypes, which is helpful for everyone. Men suffer from a lack of close and healthy male friendships where they can express themselves and be emotional, which causes not only them problems but society at large. Daredevil got this right and it’s important.

…and that’s what made the series for me I think.

(the first time was when steve was crying his eyes out after losing bucky in the ‘allow barnes the dignity of his choice’ scene) But this is so true and i love it

“If you can’t hold it, you take your ass to the men’s room and cry in private on the toilet. Like a man!“— Emerson, Pushing Daisies

This is an incredibly important scene because I believe this is the first time an MCU male superhero has cried. And Matt is not crying over the death of a dog, family member, love interest or cherished friend. It’s not an epic moment during battle or when everything he’s been fighting comes to a head. (Common examples of when it is acceptable for men to cry in media - see trope Manly Tears for more.) No, Matt is crying because he’s fighting with his best friend. Foggy, too, is crying because he’s fighting with his best friend. They’re crying because they care so much about each other and they feel so much. And it’s all expressed. Foggy feels deeply betrayed, but beyond that he’s overwhelmed with grief and worry over Matt. Matt finally is facing the fact that he personally hurt someone that he loved with his actions. And THEY ARE CRYING because of it.

I’m stressing this because crying over these “every day” events is not common for men in media. This is particularly important for Matt, who’s portrayed fairly traditionally masculine - physically strong and mentally stoic, reserved in his emotions. But yet, he cries when he’s fighting with his friend. And the narrative validates both his and Foggy’s crying. The scene is full of pathos and their fight is one of the more painful scenes on a fairly gruesome show. They’re expressing their feelings and talking it out and crying, and they’re not weak or any less badass for it. They are simply human for doing so. 

I believe that these types of portrayals are very helpful in breaking down gender stereotypes, which is helpful for everyone. Men suffer from a lack of close and healthy male friendships where they can express themselves and be emotional, which causes not only them problems but society at large. While Daredevil may not have gotten everything right, this they did, and it’s important.

“Elden Henson, who plays best friend and law partner Foggy Nelson, offers up one other attribute worth appreciating: “I don’t know if you know this, but Charlie, he has a great ass,” he says. “I’m not kidding, dude, that thing is gooood!”.”

Are we ever gonna talk about how awesome is the fact that Elsen Hanson always paints his nails according to the color of his ties and shirts? 

Me and you pal. We’re gonna be the best damn avocados this city has ever seen.

AHHH????

Aiight so y’all, remember Pollux from the Hunger Games? The guy who we all shrieked over when we realized he was using real sign language?

THIS GUY:

IS ALSO THIS GUY:

Give a round of applause and/or quiet shrieking for Elden Henson!

and don’t forget fulton from mighty ducks!

And Pnub from Idle hands!

hate when you don’t answer my calls, buddy. i always think you fell down an open manhole or something.

You know he can’t see that.

this show is the realest tbh

A Marvel’s Daredevil guide on how to be a sighted guide (?)

I need to do everything again since I forgot tumblr make my gifs look like shit T^T

[image: an infographic featuring gifs from Daredevil with a illustrated Matt Murdock overlaid. He has red hair like in the comics and is wearing his dark red glasses. 

first image: Cartoon Matt says: “Hi, I’m Matt, and I’m here to talk about guiding. It sounds very simple but, in fact, many people don’t know how to do it properly.” 

second image: Gif of Vanessa guiding Matt through the art gallery, holding onto his arm to do so. Cartoon Matt says: “See? Vanessa was just trying to be nice, but she is not doing it right. The sighted guide should over its (sic) arm to be held. Never grab the person’s arm or try to direct him or her by pushing or pulling.” 

third image: Gif of the real estate agent from episode 1 guiding Matt through the office. He holds onto her arm and she walks slowly with her arm straight. Cartoon Matt says: “Well this girl did it better, but try to relax and walk at a comfortable pace. Check out how tense her arm is.” 

fourth image: Gif of Matt and Foggy walking down the street together at night. Cartoon Matt says: “Foggy is an expert guide. Look how he stays one step ahead. And communication is important! It is helpful to tell the person you are guiding about stairs, narrow spaces, etc.” 

fifth image: Gif of Matt and Foggy walking again, this time from the flashback from their college days. Cartoon Matt says: “Heh. He wasn’t this good back in college, especially while drunk. Avoid moving around so much while guiding.” 

sixth image: Gif from the last episode of Karen taking Matt’s hand and the two of them walking into the office together. Cartoon Matt says: “Well…hr…what is this doing here? There is no guiding just two…friends…holding hands. Anyway. Thanks for reading! Bye!” 

A white box at the bottom reads “the end!”]