The Prince of Egypt (1998) is a masterpiece that still doesn’t get its due. DreamWorks pushed hand-drawn animation to its limit, over 900 artists across 34 departments built those sweeping, painterly visuals. A genuine animated epic hiding in plain sight.
"To my mother, Mary Anthony. You taught me that love…she's crying…You taught me that love is action, that sacrifice is quiet, that faith is louder than fear…You're the reason I'm standing here Ma…You are my hero––and now, as a man, I see how powerful that was"
–– Melo
The phrase "if push comes to shove" likely originated in 19th-century African-American English, with the earliest recorded use in the 1890s, meaning a shift from words to decisive action. The Oxford English Dictionary notes its colloquial use, with examples like a 1924 *Chicago Defender* article. Alternative theories suggest rugby scrums or English Civil War origins, but these lack strong evidence and are debated. The phrase's cultural roots and adoption in broader English highlight its significance, though its exact origin remains partially uncertain due to limited early records.
So, I’ll say this just once. Only once.
It is not normal for you to prepare for someone to break your heart, platonically or romantically. So I want you to start the journey of expecting the very best in all of your relationships. Change the tide. Change your fate. 🌱