ADR - Episode 612: Play with Me

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The host warns that 'Play with Me' deals with the sexual assault of a child, making it a difficult read.

In this episode of Al Dente Rigamortis, the hosts review the creepypasta 'Play with Me' by Lamishi Mish, found on DeviantArt. The story involves eight-year-old Sally, who is molested by her uncle Johnny and later killed by him in a park. The hosts begin with a trigger warning for sexual assault on a minor, noting the story's difficult subject matter. They provide a rundown of the plot, highlighting Sally's happy family life disrupted by her uncle's visit. The hosts then move to their 'grand inquisitions' segment, pointing out grammar errors in the story, such as misspelled words and awkward phrasing. Next, they discuss 'conjunction junction,' noting the use of conjunctions like 'but' to contrast idyllic and horrific moments. In the 'actual thoughts' segment, the hosts share their personal reactions: one host feels anxious waiting for the horror to unfold, while another finds the pajama scene unsettling. They describe relief when the story cuts away from Sally's murder to a news broadcast. The supernatural ending, where Sally appears as a ghost to a teen in her old house, is analyzed, with the hosts noting it makes the earlier trauma more bearable. They compare the story to media that starts cozy before turning horrific. The hosts debate the story's effectiveness, with one admitting it triggered them due to its real-world horror. They mention a 2020 reboot that expands the story but decide not to cover it due to its length and subject matter. In final thoughts, the hosts are conflicted: one gives a conditional recommendation with warnings, while the other does not recommend it at all, citing the skeevy content. They discuss how such stories can help people confront trauma from a safe distance but acknowledge it may not be for everyone. The episode ends with credits and network information.

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A candid creepypasta discussion tests a disturbing premise against the uneasy structure of a ghost story.

"Play with Me" finds Al Dente Rigamortis wrestling with a creepypasta that is hard to handle cleanly. The hosts identify the story as Lamishi Mish's and sit with its sexual-assault framing around a minor before tracing the shift into a supernatural thread involving Sally, her…

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You want creepypasta talk that treats ghost rules seriously while staying honest about the story's most disturbing turn.

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