#— you’ve got mail

[mudwerks]

(via Elwood Edwards, Voice of AOL’s ‘You’ve Got Mail’ Alert, Dies at 74 - The New York Times)

Elwood Edwards, an announcer who voiced the ubiquitous AOL email alert “You’ve got mail” at a time when many Americans were just beginning to learn how to navigate the internet, died on Tuesday at his home in New Bern, N.C. He was 74.

[incorrectraisewataningaiiquotes]

Note: This is an incorrect quote and not canon.

(OMG CHAPTER 37.2 THEY GET CUDDLY I CAN’T.)

Quote source: https://youtu.be/2cjvwTzhG8g?si=C2lmfjyuywqwBqp5

[talldecafcappuccino]

The Shop Around the Corner 📚🍂

[tarzelladraws]

You’ve Got Mail AU for romcom bingo! This is one of my mom’s favorites & dad loves to quote it and say “don’t cry shop girl” when we have allergies and sniffle 🤧

[got-pucks]

girl hughes || trevor zegras

yn.hughes

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yn.hughes life, as of recent 😎💯💸

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jackhughes nurse she’s out again!!!!

→ yn.hughes literally get the fuck out of here!!!!

-> jackhughes @ yn.hughes you can’t tell me what to do i’m older than you!

→ yn.hughes @ jackhughes you really love holding that over my head. it’s literally by 45 seconds 🙄

→ jackhughes @ yn.hughes yeah and it means i’m still older!

_quinnhughes why are all your posts weird like that?

→ yn.hughes weird like what???

→ _quinnhughes @ yn.hughes weird like you never have just a normal post

user42 one day i want to be as cool as y/n hughes

lhughes_06 fire post big sis! 🔥

→ yn.hughes this is why you’re my favorite brother 🩵

→ jackhughes @ yn.hughes excuse me we shared a womb together???????

→ yn.hughes @ jackhughes 🤐

_alexturcotte okay girl hughes!!!!

→ yn.hughes not this again..

→ _alexturcotte @ yn.hughes but you’re girl hughes!

→ yn.hughes @ _alexturcotte but what if i wasn’t!?

→ _alexturcotte @ yn.hughes nah you’re girl hughes

→ jackhughes @ yn.hughes you’re girl hughes

→ trevorzegras @ yn.hughes you’re girl hughes

→ _quinnhughes @ yn.hughes you’re girl hughes

→ yn.hughes okay damn i guess i’m girl hughes then 😐

trevorzegras girl hughes 🤫😻

→ jackhughes what is this 😦😐

trevorzegras

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trevorzegras summer, as of recent 😎💯💸

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yn.hughes summatimeeee 😛😮‍💨

→ trevorzegras i don't practice santeria! i aint got no crystal ball!!!!

jakchughes this caption seems oddly familiar 🤨 getting dejavu

→ trevorzegras don't hurt your head thinking too hard

→ jakchughes @ trevorzegras asshole

_alexturcotte is this a soft launch?

→ yn.hughes this is definitely a soft launch

user23 the second one.. my life may or may not be over 🫠

yn.hughes

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yn.hughes back to my roots! in my jessica day era!!!

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jackhughes thank god all that bleach was seeping into your brain, i was starting to get worried!

→ yn.hughes sleep with one eye open 😆🤘

→ lhughes_06 @ yn.hughes i like the brown but not because i think bleach is seeping into your brain!

→ yn.hughes @ lhughes_06 this is why you are my favorite brother :)

trevorzegras girl hughes 🫡😏

→ yn.hughes that’s my name don’t wear it out!

→ jackhughes why do you keep saying this???

→ trevorzegras @ jackhughes 🤐

→ jackhughes @ trevorzegras 🤨

elblue6 stunning ❤️

→ yn.hughes love you mommy 🩵🩵

trevorzegras

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trevorzegras girl hughes makes summer better ❤️‍🔥

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jackhughes WHAT THE HELL 🔥

→ yn.hughes surprise shawty!!!! 😄

→ quinnhughes i agree.... WHAT THE HELL 🔥

yn.hughes you make summer better

lhughes_06 i feel special knowing i was the hughes brother who was trusted to know about this information 😎

→ jackhughes worst brother ever for not telling us

→ yn.hughes @ jackhughes dont bully baby hughes!!

→ lhughes_06 @ jackhughes yeah (baby hughes??)

→ yn.hughes @ lhughes_06 hughes + baby of the family = baby hughes (if i have to be girl hughes you have to be baby hughes)

→ jackhughes @ yn.hughes if you're girl hughes, and @ lhughes_06 is baby hughes... what are quinn and i?

→ yn.hughes @ jackhughes you're bozo hughes (obviously) and @ _quinnhughes is big hughes!

→ jackhughes @ yn.hughes sleep with one eye open

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[napoleondidthat]

For what actual reasons did Napoleon reinstate slavery?

Many.

1. Racism was at play. Napoleon didn’t own slaves. That doesn’t mean that he thought Blacks should hold the same status as Whites did in society. General Dumas was a general under his army and was Black but he wasn’t treated well by Napoleon.

2. Money. Napoleon needed funds to run his army. The colonies were required to send money back to France. Plantation owners were in need of workers, and hey, they liked the slavery set up just fine, and told Napoleon that they couldn’t sent the money if they didn’t have workers. I have also read that slavery was still being practiced before Napoleon officialized it again.

Mostly I’d say it was money and power that lead him to bring it back. Politics and power is all head and no heart.

I will also point out that Napoleon was friendly with the Black slaves on St. Helena, especially a man named Toby. He did remark on their treatment or mistreatment as it were. I believe he even said he regretted that he did reinstate slavery.

Does that absolve him? No. But like all things in history, it’s complicated to have a simple answer.

[dearabsolutelynoone]

It’s December So It’s Time For These Non-Christmas Christmas Films to Shine

Moonstruck (1987) dir. Norman Jewison

“But love doesn’t make nice things. It ruins everything. It breaks your heart. It makes things a mess.”

When Harry Met Sally (1989) dir. Rob Reiner

“I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.”

Sleepless in Seattle (1993) dir. Nora Ephron

“...a movie. That’s your problem. You don’t want to be in love, you want to be in love in a movie.”

Little Women (1994) dir. Gillian Armstrong

“We'll all grow up some day, Meg. We might as well know what we want.”

When I Was Sleeping (1995) dir. Jon Turteltaub

“Do you believe in love at first sight? Nah, I betcha don't, you're probably too sensible for that.”

Anastasia (1997) dir. Don Bluth, Gary Goldman

“I guess every lonely girl would hope she's a princess.”

You’ve Got Mail (1998) dir. Nora Ephron

“Whatever else anything is, it ought to begin by being personal.”

Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) dir. Sharon Maguire

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that when one part of your life starts going okay, another falls spectacularly to pieces.”

Serendipity (2001) dir. Peter Chelsom

“I first came in because of the name: Serendipity. It's one of my favorite words.”

Anna Karenina (2012) dir. Joe Wright

“I wish to warn you that you may inadvertently, by indiscretion and carelessness, give the world occasion to talk about you.”

[this-very-moment]

I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.

[designedbycece]

“I just want to say that all this nothing has meant more to me than so many somethings."

redbubble | inprnt | ko-fi

[marjoch]

YOU’VE GOT MAIL

a jayvik au!

early updates on ao3 @ josmarch

CHAPTER THREE!!

Christmas came and went. Jayce spent the holiday home with Mel, who hosted her mother in town for two nights. Mel insisted on redecorating the guest bedroom just beforehand, so Jayce had been in charge of putting together the furniture, and therefore he was behind on his project.

It was harder to keep up with AIM while the festivities were going on, but Jayce did his best to sneak away in the evenings and continue the ongoing conversation with Tinkerman. Things went back to normal by Monday. While Mel was working late, Jayce was on AIM.

I hope your holiday season is going well. It has been hectic on my end, but I have missed our conversations. NY1972

Tinkerman was on the computer, because a message came through shortly after.

It’s been the same for me, and I have also missed our conversations. Do you have any New Year’s resolutions? Tinkerman

I hope I can achieve some of my goals this coming year. I have a lot of potential growth, if I utilize it. I’ve got a great opportunity that I can’t let slip through my fingers. As much as New York gets on my nerves, I am not going back to Seattle. What about you? NY1972

I find I have a hard time speaking my mind. It has always been easier to be passive, but I know I could lose my business if I don’t stand my ground. Tinkerman

Jayce read over the messages, and thought of what to say. He never had a problem with assertiveness — he was confident in his beliefs, and he would defend both those he cared for and himself the same.

I think I speak my mind too much. Maybe I can give you some of my ability, and you can say whatever you like, and I can keep quiet when it would benefit me. NY1972

Tell me how to make the trade, and I’m there. Tinkerman

The wording made Jayce ponder once more who this internet stranger was. Jayce decided to test the waters of their growing friendship, holding his breath as he typed and barely breathing after it was sent.

Would you want to meet? NY1972

On the other side of the screen, Viktor was at the computer in his living room. He immediately closed the chat window, staring at the now-blank computer background. He stood up and went to feed Rain, giving her pets in response to her rubbing up against his legs. Then he took a deep breath, went back to the computer, and logged back into AIM.

When are you free? Tinkerman

With effort, he was up again. He leaned on his cane as he looking through the bookshelf on the opposite wall, as if a new book would appear and stand out beyond the others.

The notification came through. He didn’t even sit down, peering down at the screen.

I could do tomorrow evening. 6pm? You pick the place. NY1972

Like it or not, Viktor’s stomach turned, and not in a negative way. He’d never felt like this before, and he certainly didn’t expect it over an internet stranger. He lowered himself back into his chair, thinking. Too much time had passed before he had a coherent response, but he figured it was better late than never.

6pm is great. There’s a local coffee shop I like, I’ll send you the address. Tinkerman

He followed up the message with the address to the coffee shop, and waited idly for a response. When he didn’t get an answer, he logged out of the chat and pushed down his feeling of disappointment. He spent the rest of the evening going over his research, constantly working despite his need for rest.

In the Upper West Side, Jayce was already in bed next to Mel, having sent his final message before she came in through the door. He felt bad being on the computer around her, and he was still trying to decide if it was a general respect for her presence or some sort of guilt for the feelings he couldn’t deny. He found it hard to sleep, so he poured himself extra coffee in the morning, rising before Mel had already left. He never saw her these days.

He had the news on in the morning, playing from the kitchen as he got dressed for work. He could faintly hear something about his father’s recent business successes in Seattle.

The address for the coffee shop Tinkerman chose was somewhere in Brooklyn. Jayce felt relieved, because it would ensure he could make it on time without worrying about crossing half of the city during rush hour. There was a second message waiting for him:

Heading to work early. I’m not sure if you got my message, but I’ll be there tonight. Bringing a red book so you know how to find me. Tinkerman

I’ll be there. NY1972

Viktor wouldn’t see the last message, because he was dutifully working away on his current project. He was stuck on the neuroscience aspect of it — he could make mobility devices all day every day, but if he didn’t know how to connect one’s brain to the structures, it was useless. At this point, he didn’t need more funding, he needed a better facility.

“Planning to take a break anytime soon?” came Sky’s voice from the office doorway. Viktor didn’t so much as look up.

“In a little bit,” he responded, oblivious to Sky’s concern.

“You’re not working at home again, are you?”

Viktor shrugged, still focused. Sky had grown used to his conversational indifference. When he was working, he was impossible to crack. “I can’t work tonight anyway, I’m going out.”

“Oh really?” Sky’s tone changed, curious. “Is it this man you’ve been talking to on instant messenger?”

“No,” said Viktor, too quickly. He realized his error and sighed, finally looking away from his work and turning to Sky. “Maybe.”

“Ooo, Viktor’s got a date,” said Sky in a sing-song voice.

“It’s just coffee, not a date,” said Viktor, rolling his eyes as he went back to his equations.

“Coffee in the evening? He must like you a lot.”

“He has a girlfriend, I’ve told you this.”

“So? Plenty of closeted gay men have girlfriends.”

“Thank you, Sky,” he said. “I’ll let you know if I need anything.”

She shrugged, still amused. “Alright then.” She turned and left the doorway, pulling the door almost-shut behind her, and going back to work at the counter.

Viktor continued to work steadfastly until closing time came. Sky was ready to leave at 5, but Viktor decided to hang back.

“The coffee shop is just a few minutes from here, I’ll just work until then.”

Sky sighed in exasperation. “Sounds like an excuse for you to fall asleep here again, ‘on accident’.” She used air quotes for emphasis. “You have to stop overworking yourself. It doesn’t do you any good.”

“I’ll see you tomorrow morning,” he said, shaking his head. Sky left with that prompt, and Viktor returned to his desk until it was time for him to pull on his coat, grab the red book, and head down the street.

6pm came and went, and Viktor sat at a table in view of the window. He saw many faces come and go, and wondered if each entering patron may be NY1972. He found himself becoming anxious over different possible outcomes. But what did any of them matter? He was an internet stranger.

Jayce was on time, palms sweating more than he would admit. He looked through the big window in front of the coffee shop, eyes searching for the red book that signified the presence of Tinkerman. He found it: on the table of a brunette man who was all too familiar.

Taken by surprise at the sight of Viktor, Jayce made the controversial split-second decision to continue hiding his identity as NY1972. That didn’t mean he wasn’t going to talk to Viktor, though.

Viktor had heard the bell on the front door ring. He looked up see none other than Jayce Talis, who seemed to be casually queueing to order. Viktor immediately opened his book and tried to hide behind, pretending to be interested in the pages. His act failed, because Jayce’s voice was close when he interrupted.

“Is anyone sitting here?” Jayce asked, hand on the back of the chair on the opposite side of Viktor’s table.

“Yes, actually—” began Viktor, but Jayce was already sitting down.

“I’ll just hang around until they get here.”

Viktor was annoyed. “I’m actually busy.”

“Busy reading a book?” Jayce said, raising an eyebrow.

“Yes,” responded Viktor, still feigning interest in the book. He flipped the page as if to prove his point, not making eye contact with Jayce, who took the book out of his hands and closed it. Viktor was visibly frustrated, taking it back and flipping through the pages. “You made me lose my place,” he huffed.

“Do you regularly come read at coffee shops at 6pm?”

“Do you regularly bother people who don’t enjoy being in your presence? Or am I special in that regard?”

Jayce scoffed. “What is it about my presence that you dislike?”

Viktor closed the book, and made direct eye contact with Jayce.

“I think you think you’re better than me. Maybe you think you’re better than everyone else. You act as if you’re owed something, but you’re new in town. You’re out of your league, and it’s bringing the rest of us down.”

Both of them sat in silence after that: Jayce stunned by the accusations, and Viktor finished with his explanation. When the silence was broken, it was by Jayce. “Alright then,” he said, standing up. He pushed his chair back in on his side of the table. “Good night.”

Nothing else from either of them before Jayce turned and left. Viktor remained at the shop for another hour, expectantly waiting, and left when they started to close.

Upon getting home, Viktor started up the computer. There had to have been a valid reason why NY1972 wasn’t there. Disappointingly, there was nothing waiting his return.

In the Upper West Side, Jayce was intercepted by his girlfriend, who was intent on having a serious conversation. During the course of this conversation, Mel explained that her job was taking away from their relationship, and she was planning to campaign for re-election. When she suggested they put their romance on hold, Jayce felt a surprising lack of disappointment, instead filled by a sense of freedom.

The next morning, Viktor went to work without logging into his computer. He was determined to focus today, because he had a growing list of tasks to complete before his invention progressed. He must have seemed different despite his attempts, because Sky sighed when she saw him.

“How did it go?” she asked, with obviously low expectations.

“It didn’t go,’” Viktor was monotonous as he unlocked the front door. Sky pushed it open and held it for him.

“He didn’t show up?” Sky said, sighing. “I’m sorry, Viktor.”

“It’s not a big deal. He’s just a stranger on the internet.” No efforts could make Sky believe him.

“Maybe he got into a car accident,” she offered. “Or maybe he got sick, and his internet went down, and he couldn’t message you.” She got out the duster and started cleaning the shelves. “Maybe he’s super ugly, and was scared to meet you because you’re hot.”

“He doesn’t know what I look like.” Viktor shook his head. “I’m going to work.”

The work day flew by. He spent the entirety of his time tirelessly researching. Sky insisted on locking The Shop up herself to ensure he went home and rested. He let her have the keys for the night, just to get her off his case.

When he got home, he spent time with Rain, and ate his first meal of the day. He couldn’t resist the urge to check AIM, despite his persistent frustration about last night. There was a message awaiting him, much to his surprise.

I’m sorry about last night. I’ve caught some sort of illness, and I didn’t want to spread it to you. I should have let you know, and for that, I apologize. I hope you don’t hate me for my absence. NY1972

Viktor felt relief. While a message would have been nice, he had feared NY1972 was done speaking to him. He typed out a response.

It happens. I hope you are feeling better today. Tinkerman

Jayce sensed the tension in the short response, and did his best to make up for it by continuing the conversation.

How have you been? Hopefully you are doing better than I am. NY1972

I’m as healthy as I can be. I think my New Year’s resolution is coming to fruition early. Yesterday, I was able to say exactly what I meant, and it didn’t feel like I expected. I think I much prefer keeping my thoughts to myself. Tinkerman

Assertiveness is a double-edged sword. You are very level-headed, from what I have gathered. You shouldn’t feel bad, I’m sure whoever it was deserved it. NY1972

That made Viktor feel better about his exchange with Jayce last night. It was nice to have someone on his side for once. He appreciated Sky, but she was about all he had before this internet stranger.

I have work to finish, but I’m glad to hear from you. I must admit your absence caused me to wonder if you wanted to continue messaging. Tinkerman

Working late proves you are as dedicated as I have imagined. Best of luck, and let me know if you need anything. NY1972

Viktor logged out of AIM, then. He spent the rest of his night doing just as said, falling asleep at the dining room table with his work littered about the table. He dreamt of Jayce Talis again, except this time Jayce was on the other side of the computer screen. When he woke up to Rain purring and nudging his hand for her breakfast, he couldn’t put the thought out of his mind.

[mostlylurkinbarelypostin]

You’ve Got Mail ❤️

I’m obsessed with the fact that You’ve Got Mail is on the list of movies that inspired S4. For anyone who hasn’t seen it, the whole premise is that the main character is torn between two men, one that she knows in real life and initially hated but grows to love, and one that she met online who she doesn’t know the true identity of. She rejects the guy she knows in real life for the anonymous online man, but when she goes to finally meet him for the first time, she learns that they’re the same person.

Most importantly, she tells him “I wanted it to be you. I wanted it to be you so badly.”

There’s no way that this movie wasn’t the inspiration for the painting lie and I would bet any money that Mike is going to say something similar to Will when he finds out that the painting and those words in the van were all from Will and not El.

Also did I mention that the reveal scene in You’ve Got Mail is set to “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”? 🥲

[bobdylan-n-jonimitchell]

Nora Ephron’s “You’ve Got Mail” December 18, 1998.

[aurorecinema]

You’ve Got Mail ( 1998, Nora Ephron)

[mariamlaila]

ok y’all- my first ever chapter of my first ever fic. Please go give it some love/go easy on me in the comments. It’s a dramione fic (my current months-long hyper fixation) loosely based off of You’ve Got Mail.

It’s a WIP and probably going to be a longer fic (at least 20 chapters?). I’m planning on updating weekly.

[grilledcheese-savage]

Okay so I just watched the movie “You’ve got mail” for the first time. (Ignore the hands in the drawing)

Who was gonna tell me they totally copied my comic??? 😤😤😤😭 (joke obvi)

But for real the idea is so similar. I imagined toxic Jaya the whole time as the two main characters.

Anyways I hate this drawing but I didn’t wanna just say this and post without fanart because nobody cares that I saw a movie and combined it with ninjago (that’s literally all I do)

Jaya prime empire au should really be called “You’ve got prime empire’d” 💀💀💀or something

[dearabsolutelynoone]

I watched these films when I was an impressionable teenager and now I have an unrealistic and borderline delusional view of love

About Last Night (1986) dir. Edward Zwick

Quote: “You don't know what love is. You've gotten everything you have always wanted and now you're feeling sorry for yourself because there's something you want and you can't have it. But you had it! I gave you love. But you asked me to leave and I left.”

Pretty Woman (1991) dir. Garry Marshall

Quote: “I'd really like you to stay. I don't want to be alone tonight.”

Ever After (1998) dir. Andy Tennant

Quote: “And we, Princess, are supposed to live happily ever after.”

Dance With Me (1998) dir. Randa Haines

Quote: “I don't wanna be in love.”

You’ve Got Mail (1998) dir. Nora Ephron

Quote: “Kevin, this woman is the most adorable creature I've ever been in contact with, and if she turns out even to be as good-looking as a mailbox, I'd be crazy not to turn my life upside down and marry her”

Someone Like You (2001) dir. Tony Goldwyn

Quote: “I know it hurts. I know. It's so hard to believe that something that wonderful can ever happen to us again, but it can.”

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) dir. Joel Zwick

Quote: “I came alive when I met you.”

Maid in Manhattan (2002) dir. Wayne Wang

Quote: “No, honey. It's more like a dream, you know? And for one night, you're living it for all of us. Don't think about tomorrow. Don't think about anything but tonight. Tonight, the maid is a lie. And this, this is who you really are.”

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) dir. Donald Petrie

Quote: “You can't lose something you never had.”

The Last Song (2010) dir. Julie Anne Robinson

Quote: “Love is fragile. And we're not always its best caretakers. We just muddle through and do the best we can. And hope this fragile thing survives against all odds.”