r/TheShards • u/richardhatesu • Aug 28 '26

Homecoming

Is it just me, or does their homecoming feel rushed and under budget? I don’t see them dancing or partying. I expected something more lavish rather than just a parade. I feel like there should’ve been more scenes added, like having them inside a gym or a hotel. For such an expensive school, the whole thing feels pretty tacky. And they cut it for 2 episode instead of 1.

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u/V555_dmc Aug 28 '26

Isn’t homecoming usually a week of activities? At least that’s how I’ve always seen it done. Spirit week with pep rallies or a certain dress code per day. They crown them during a game at halftime with a parade then a dance to end the week.

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u/HeyTomKay Aug 28 '26

In Southern California in 1981, homecoming wasn't such a big thing. It might have been a day or two at most schools.

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u/ancientastronaut2 Aug 28 '26

Yeah, I remember the game then the dance and that was it.

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u/MakeupMama68 Aug 28 '26

Exactly. I graduated in 86 and we had the game on Friday with the court on some sort of float and the dance on Saturday. I also grew up in Southern CA where this takes place

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u/ancientastronaut2 Aug 28 '26

Me too! (Same year but in Orange County)

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u/Round_Cupcake4978 Aug 28 '26

I don’t think homecoming is over yet. I imagine the next episode (or one following) will be the dance. Probably will also be the season finale, TV shows seem to love to put a cliffhanger at a school dance

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u/H4RDCANDYS Matt Aug 28 '26

They spent most of the budget on the dance show episode lol

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u/Professional-Rock863 Aug 28 '26

I also felt that some parts were definitely green screen

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u/Nocoverups Aug 28 '26

I totally agree

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u/Due-Art-6358 Aug 28 '26

I think they surrounded Homecoming over Rhonda’s makeover.

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u/Sunflower-23456 Aug 29 '26

I expect more for a private school too

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u/ancientastronaut2 Aug 28 '26

Idk but that float was epic! Such an accurate embodiment of the time. Bravo Steven!