REPOST – The Speakeasy #005: Summer Gin Punch, Suspension of Disbelief (or Lack Thereof)

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Drink #005: Summer Gin Punch, 
Suspension of Disbelief (or Lack Thereof)

You are watching a movie and then you notice something. Maybe it is a machine you know does not function that way; maybe it is the incorrect presentation of the rules of a sport you play; or maybe just a piece of dialog that rings untrue. The second you realize something is off you can spend the rest of the movie picking it part. You have been taken out of the moment and cannot get back in. We use the movie Summer Wars as a spring-board to examine this phenomenon and how it shapes our perception of a work.

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And now your helpful bartenders at The Speakeasy present your drink:

Summer Gin Punch

2 parts gin
1/2 part maraschino liqueur
1/2 part water
1/4 part Gomme syrup
1/4 part fresh lemon juice
1/2 part fresh orange juice
1 lemon twist
1 orange twist
2 fresh raspberries
2 chunks of diced pineapple
1 part soda

Build all ingredients in a mixing glass over ice, then transfer contents into a punch cup.

Manga of the Month: Mushishi

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Mushishi (蟲師) by Yuki Urushibara

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Yuki Urushibara’s Mushishi showcases an ethereal quality in both artwork and storytelling. She draws you in and surrounds you so thoroughly that the journey feels close to your heart. It is sometimes eerie, sometimes enlightening, and always beautiful.

Mushishi is the tale of Ginko who travels the countryside searching for and helping those affected by unusual, spiritual creatures known as Mushi. These creatures are tied to the threads of life and nature and their effects on humans are varying. Most people cannot see Mushi and that is where Ginko comes in as he can interact with them.

Despite the supernatural elements, Mushishi is about humanity. Ginko seeks out those affected by Mushishi and we learn their story as he does. There are stories of loss, love, change, and pride; where people have been and where they wish to be; and the unlike road of living.

While Mushishi is episodic in nature, Ginko is the key element tying each new tale together. Ginko is not so much a passive observer as he may seem at the beginning and he has a story to tell us, too.

Mushishi is quietly compelling as it unfolds the human condition before you and highlights they mystery of nature.

O Come, All Ye Otaku

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In the grand tradition of giving back to the community, we present our Holiday Giveaway. It’s chockfull of swag including toys, anime, manga, and various other little gems we have thrown into our giveaway boxes over the years. It’s a grab bag of stuff and think of it this way, if you get some thing you already have or aren’t into, then you can in turn give it away as well. Answer the question below and we may send you this extra bit of holiday cheer!

CONTEST

All you have to do is leave a comment telling us what your true otaku love would give you for Christmas on the 5th day.

Entries are due by Monday, December 24th. The winner will be notified on Sunday, December 30th.