We’ve finally got an answer to one question: yes, Steven can shapeshift to modify his form. While we’ve learned about shapeshifting’s energy drain though, it leaves us wondering about the mechanics of this seemingly universal feature of gemkind.
What #StevenBomb4 taught us about the homeworld
We learned a few interesting things about the Gem homeworld in these past few episodes. One thing, the extremely rigid hierarchy, is something we already guessed at, but we learned some new interesting factoids about them as well!
Lunar Sea Spire podcast episode 71: Joking Victim
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GC13, Sophia, and Hunter discuss that wacky episode: Joking Victim. It has fire breathing and a giant bowl of ice cream (but somewhere in Delmarva there’s a bigger bowl), so you know it’s going to be good.
After the obligatory beating up on Lars comes a discussion of Steven Universe’s hottest tune: Do or Donut! Mr. Smiley needs to put out his next album soon, because as far as we’re concerned he’s pure gold. (If you haven’t seen the old Wendy’s training video, Hot Drinks, make sure to check it out.)
Of course no one is perfect in Steven Universe (even Mayor Dewey has his flaws, however slight). Maybe Greg could help Mr. Smiley promote his hypothetical album by being his band leader…
Steven Universe air times for January 25-31, 2016
All times are EST.
Monday:
5:30 PM: Monster Buddies
5:45 PM: An Indirect Kiss
Tuesday:
5:30 PM: Mirror Gem
5:45 PM: Ocean Gem
Wednesday:
5:30 PM: Horror Club
5:45 PM: Maximum Capacity
Thursday:
5:30 PM: Winter Forecast
5:45 PM: Marble Madness
Friday:
5:30 PM: Rose’s Scabbard
5:45 PM: Open Book
Sunday:
6:00 AM: Jailbreak
6:15 AM: Full Disclosure
6:30 AM: Open Book
6:45 AM: Joy Ride
6:00 PM: Log Date 7 15 2
6:15 PM: The Answer
6:30 PM: Onion Friend
6:45 PM: Historical Friction
7:00 PM: Friend Ship
7:15 PM: Nightmare Hospital
7:30 PM: Sadie’s Song
7:45 PM: Catch and Release
Previous plans for the Earth
The Gems definitely have interesting ideas for what the Earth should look like. What do those plans indicate, however? This is the topic from our #StevenBomb4 lore implications we’re taking a look at first.
Lunar Sea Spire podcast episode 70: Coach Steven
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GC13, Sophia, and Dakota (who is finally back in the real way) get back to the retro episode discussions and discuss our second fusion sighting: Coach Steven.
It was a long wait over the summer for Coach Steven, but everyone agrees we got a great episode out of the deal with Nicki Minaj doing a great vocal performance for another impressive fusion. Plus: spontaneous singing.
Of course if Sadie is destined to divorce Lars (as determined by Steven’s future vision), the question remains: who is right for her? Sophia is admanant that Ronaldo the Wise isn’t right for anyone, so that rather limits Sadie’s choices.
Steven Universe air times for January 18-24, 2016
All times are EST.
Sunday:
6:00 AM: Rose’s Scabbard
6:15 AM: The Message
6:30 AM: Political Power
6:45 AM: The Return
6:00 PM: It Could’ve Been Great
6:15 PM: Message Received
6:30 PM: Keeping it Together
6:45 PM: Rising Tides, Crashing Skies
7:00 PM: We Need to Talk
7:15 PM: Chille Tid
7:30 PM: Cry for Help
7:45 PM: Keystone Motel
What could #StevenBomb4 mean?
We got The Answer (and more answers as well!), but you can never have an episode that gives you answers without delivering a heaping helping of questions. What chance would five episodes have of foiling fate? Here’s what we’ll be wondering about soon:
Shapeshifting
We know that Steven can shapeshift now (remember, he was stretching his arms and legs), and Peridot has briefly spoken about it as well.
The Great Diamond Authority
Ronaldo got the name right, so what else could he be right about? Also, of course we have to talk about Pink Diamond, since it seems very much intended as a mystery right now.
What did we learn from #StevenBomb4?
We haven’t had a #StevenBomb yet that didn’t give us some juicy information, but #StevenBomb4 was a particularly juicy set of episodes: we got history, we got Diamonds, and we got still more looks at the Gems themselves. Here’s what we’ll be writing about soon:
The homeworld
It’s been five thousand years and despite huge advanced in other technology they’re still using the same communication method. There is also more evidence for just how stratified their social hierarchy is, and a fluid distinction between a Gem as an individual and a grouping of those with the same gem.
The Gems
Beyond how they organize as a society we’ve learned a bit more about the Gems themselves. We’ve finally seen (and heard described) a confirmed fusion of multiple Gems of the same type, we know their purpose, and another ability they have specifically to help them serve that purpose.
The Earth
The initial plan for the Earth colony was quite impressive. The Gems were going to spare no effort to efficiently make use of everything they could to make Earth suit their needs.
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