Ryder's Day

== Ryder's Day ==
In episode 11 of Ribbon Squad called "Ryder's Day," which aired on June 26th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. MST on the Ribbon Squad website, viewers get a glimpse into a typical day in the life of Ryder. The episode starts with Ryder being awakened by his high and drunk father, who mistakenly believes it's a school day despite it being summer break. As if that wasn't enough, Ryder's friend James barges in, adding to the chaos and annoyance. 
As the day progresses, Ryder finds solace in watching movies on his computer, even stumbling upon some unexpected content. However, his private moment is interrupted when his father walks in and catches him, resulting in a violent confrontation. Undeterred, Ryder finds solace in solving a Rubik's Cube, only for his father to deliberately scramble it again. To add to the frustration, James turns off the circuit breaker, further exacerbating Ryder's irritation.
Feeling completely fed up with the events of the day, Ryder retreats to sleep, hoping for a better tomorrow. However, the episode highlights the cyclical nature of Ryder's life, as it implies that the same challenging experiences will repeat themselves the next day and in future episodes. This episode marks the beginning of a deeper exploration into Ryder's struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts, providing a poignant and emotional storyline for viewers to follow.