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Largest Vocal Ranges

Caveats: This list is undoubtedly very incomplete. I've not been able to find a recent source that seems anywhere near comprehensive and reliable. Furthermore, I had to use the wayback machine to locate the one I've used here. Also, I've added the top 2 myself because they did not appear in the original list, which was last updated on May 28, 2014.

10 octaves

Tim Storms (G/G♯−5 to G/G♯5)

8 octaves

Georgia Brown (G2 to G10)

6 octaves, 1/2 note

Mike Patton (Eb1 to E7)

5 octaves, 5-1/2 notes

Corey Taylor (Eb1 to C7)

5 octaves, 4-1/2 notes

Diamanda Galás (F2 to C#8)

5 octaves, 3 notes

David Lee Roth  (E1 to A6)

5 octaves, 2-1/2 notes

Axl Rose (F1 to Bb6)

5 octaves, 2 notes

Rody Walker (G1 to B6)

5 octaves, 1 note

Nina Hagen (G#1 to Bb6)

5 octaves, 1/2 notes

Ville Valo (C1 to C#6)

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4 octaves, 6-1/2 notes

Roger Waters (B1 to Bb6)

Mariah Carey (G#2 to G7)

4 octaves, 5-1/2 notes

Kyo (F#1 to E6)

Devin Townsend (C2 to Bb6)

4 octaves, 5 notes

Paul McCartney (A1 to F6)

4 octaves, 4 notes

Dan Swano (D1 to A5)

Jonathan Davis (A1 to E6)

Prince (E2 to B6)

4 octaves, 3 notes

Tim Foust (Eb1 to G#5)

4 octaves, 2-1/2 notes

Jon Bon Jovi (E2 to G#6)

Chino Moreno (F#2 to B6)

4 octaves, 2 notes

King Diamond (A1 to C6)

Peter Steele (Eb1 to F#5)

Minnie Ripperton (Eb3 to F#7)

4 octaves, 1-1/2 notes

Billy Gibbons (G1 to Bb5)

Ken Tamplin (G1 to Bb5)

4 octaves, 1 note

Elvis Presley (G1 to A5)

Anthony Keidis (G1 to A5)

Warrel Dane (G#1 to Bb5)

Jim Gillette (C2 to D6)

Burton Cummings (C2 to D6)

Steven Tyler (D2 to E6)

Serj Tankian (D2 to E6)

Vita (D2 to E6)

Doug Pinnick (E2 to F6)

4 octaves, 1/2 note

David Bowie (G1 to G#5)

Peter Gabriel (G1 to G#5)

Phil Anselmo  (A1 to Bb5)

David Draiman (Bb1 to B5)

Rob Halford (C2 to C#6)

Marvin Gaye (D2 to Eb6)

James Brown (Eb2 to E6)

Christina Aguilera (C3 to C#7)

4 octaves

Maynard James Keenan (G1 to G5)

Geoff Tate (A1 to A5)

Captain Beefheart (A1 to A5)

Jon Oliva (A1 to A5)

Nils Frykdahl (A1 to A5)

Tom Araya (C#2 to C#6)

Kai Hansen (C#2 to C#6)

Ian Gillan (D2 to D6)

Glenn Hughes (D2 to D6)

Daniel Heiman (Eb2 to Eb6)

Freddie Mercury (F2 to F6)

3 octaves, 6-1/2 notes

Jorn Lande (Bb1 to A5)

Trent Reznor (C#2 to C6)

3 octaves, 6 notes

Rob Zombie (A1 to G5)

Jack Black (A1 to G5)

Daniel Gildenlow (B1 to A5)

John Lennon (C2 to B5)

Eric Adams (C2 to B5)

Tommy Karevik (PelleK) (D2 to C6)

Nils K. Rue (D2 to C6)

Elton John (E2 to D6)

Robert Smith (E2 to D6)

Jeff Buckley (F2 to E6)

Luis Miguel (G2 to F6) (note: still being analyzed)

3 octaves, 5-1/2 notes

Russell Allen (G#1 to F5)

Nick Cave (B1 to G#5)

Bobby McFerrin (B1 to G#5)

Tony Kakko (B1 to G#5)

Quorthon (B1 to G#5)

Tiny Tim (Eb2 to C6)

Robert Plant (E2 to C#6)

3 octaves, 5 notes

Barry White (F#1 to Eb5)

Roy Khan (Bb1 to F#5)

Roger Daltrey (B1 to G5)

Lou Gramm (B1 to G5)

Chris Isaak (B1 to G5)

Billy Joel (C2 to A5)

David Coverdale (C2 to A5)

Brendon Urie (C#2 to Bb5)

Stevie Wonder (E2 to C6)

Tobias Sammet (E2 to C6)

Rance Allen (F2 to D6)

Siouxsie Sioux (A2 to F6)

Tina Turner (B2 to G6)

3 octaves, 4-1/2 notes

Sean Peck (G1 to Eb5)

Tom Waits (Bb1 to F5)

Tay Zonday (Bb1 to F5)

Marilyn Manson (B1 to F#5)

Burton C. Bell (B1 to F#5)

Bono (C2 to G#5)

Eddie Vedder (C2 to G#5)

Gene Simmons (C2 to G#5)

Andi Deris (C2 to G#5)

Jari Maenpaa (C2 to G#5)

David Gilmour (C#2 to A5)

Hansi Kursch (C#2 to A5)

Morten Harket  (C2 to G#5)

James LaBrie  (D2 to Bb5)

Matt Barlow (D2 to Bb5)

Ted Neeley (D2 to Bb5)

Bruce Springsteen (Eb2 to B5)

Ronnie James Dio (Eb2 to B5)

Tim "Ripper" Owens (Eb2 to B5)

Miljenko Matijevic (Eb2 to B5)

Brad Delp (F#2 to D6)

Philip Bailey (G2 to Eb6)

Karen O (B2 to F#6)

Claire Boucher (Grimes) (D3 to Bb6)

Annette Olzon (D3 to Bb6)

3 octaves, 4 notes

Mikael Akerfeldt (G1 to D5)

Damon Albarn (B1 to F5)

M. Shadows (C#2 to G#5)

Chris Cornell (D2 to A5)

Brian Johnson (D2 to A5)

Richard Page (D2 to A5)

Layne Staley (Eb2 to Bb5)

Tony Harnell (Eb2 to Bb5)

Bruce Dickinson (E2 to B5)

Paul Stanley (E2 to B5)

Geddy Lee (E2 to B5)

Marc Bolan (E2 to B5)

Graham Bonnett (F2 to C6)

Mark Boals  (F2 to C6)

Michael Mills (F2 to C6)

Michael Jackson (F#2 to C#6)

Sammy Hagar (F#2 to C#6)

Sarah Vaughan (G2 to D6)

Cedric Bixler-Zavala (G2 to D6)

Beyonce (A2 to E6)

Kate Bush (B2 to F6)

Cyndi Lauper (Eb3 to Bb6)

3 octaves, 3-1/2 notes

J.D. Summer (G0 to C#4)

Jon Schaffer (F#1 to C5)

Greg Puciato (C2 to F#5)

Tom Jones (C#2 to G5)

Scott Weiland (C#2 to G5)

Fabio Laine (Eb2 to A5)

Jim Morrison (E2 to Bb5)

Adam Lambert(E2 to Bb5)

Stu Block (E2 to Bb5)

Billy Corgan (F#2 to C6)

Myles Kennedy (F#2 to C6)

Jimmy Gnecco (F#2 to C6)

Klaus Nomi (G2 to C#6)

PJ Harvey (A2 to Eb6)

3 octaves, 3 notes

Josh Homme (Bb1 to Eb5)

Brandon Boyd (B1 to E5)

Iggy Pop (B1 to E5)

James Hetfield (C2 to F5)

Julian Casablancas (C#2 to F#5)

Joe Elliott (D2 to G5)

Zak Stevens (D2 to G5)

Nils Patrik Johansson (Eb2 to G#5)

Mick Jagger (E2 to A5)

Nina Simone (E2 to A5)

George Michael (E2 to A5)

Pharrell Williams(E2 to A5)

Michael Kiske(E2 to A5)

Tommy Giles Rogers (E2 to A5)

Tim Buckley (F2 to B5)

Brian May (F2 to B5)

Tori Amos (G2 to C6)

Corey Glover (G2 to C6)

Justin Hawkins (B2 to E6)

Miley Cyrus (B2 to E6)

Marcela Bovio (G#3 to F#5)

3 octaves, 2-1/2 notes

Bob Dylan (C#2 to F5)

Kurt Cobain (C#2 to F5)

Buddy Holly (D2 to F#5)

Chris Martin (Eb2 to G5)

Paul Rodgers (E2 to G#5)

Chad Kroeger (E2 to G#5)

Robin Thicke (F2 to Bb5)

Justin Timberlake (F#2 to B5)

Jared Leto (G#2 to C6)

Norah Jones (A2 to C#6)

Chang Yu-Sheng (Bb2 to D6)

Kelly Clarkson (Eb3 to G6)

3 octaves, 2 notes

Ivan Rebroff (F1 to A5)

Ringo Starr (C2 to E5)

Steve Vai (C2 to E5)

Todd Smith (C2 to E5)

Lou Reed (D2 to F5)

Eminem (D2 to F5)

Thom Yorke (E2 to G5)

Adam Levine (E2 to G5)

Huey Lewis(F2 to A5)

Mika (F2 to A5)

Aretha Franklin (G2 to B5)

Annie Lennox (G2 to B5)

Matt Bellamy (G2 to B5)

James Rivera (G2 to B5)

Michael Bolton (A2 to C6)

Jackie Wilson (A2 to C6)

Alanis Morissette (B2 to D6)

Grace Slick (B2 to D6)

Floor Jansen (D3 to F6)

Cher (D3 to F6)

Annie Haslam (E3 to G6)

3 octaves, 1-1/2 notes

Ozzy Osbourne (Eb2 to F5)

Fred First (Eb2 to F5)

Darroh Sudderth (Eb2 to F5)

Simon LeBon (E2 to F#5)

Barry Gibb  (F2 to G#5)

Patrick Stump (F2 to G#5)

Happy Rhodes (F2 to G#5)

Sebastian Bach (F#2 to A5)

Lisa Gerrard (F#2 to A5)

Steve Perry (F#2 to A5)

Matt Tuck (F#2 to A5)

Joey Belladonna (G2 to Bb5)

Ella Fitzgerald (G#2 to B5)

Michael Sweet (Bb2 to C#6)

Rihanna (B2 to C#6)

Tarja Turunen (F3 to G#6)

3 octaves, 1 note

Till Lindemann (G1 to A4)

Leonard Cohen (G1 to A4)

Dave Gahan (B1 to C5)

Glenn Danzig (C2 to D5)

Dave Grohl (D2 to E5)

Neil Young (E2 to F5)

Claudio Sanchez (E2 to F5)

Brian Wilson (F2 to G5)

Phil Collins (F2 to G5)

Joacim Cans (F#2 to G#5) (still being analyzed)

David Byron (G2 to A5)

Jon Anderson (G2 to A5)

John Arch (G2 to A5)

Alessandro Conti (G2 to A5)

Ray Charles (G#2 to Bb5)

Bob Marley (A2 to B5)

Steve Winwood (A2 to B5)

Ann Wilson (C3 to D6)

3 octaves, 1/2 note

Jeremy Enigk (F2 to F#5) (still being analyzed)

Marc Storace (G2 to G#5) (still being analyzed)

Spencer Sotelo (G#2 to A5)

Justin Bieber (A2 to Bb5)

Lady Gaga (Bb2 to B5)

Beth Gibbons (C#3 to D6)

Lana Del Rey (C3 to C#6)

Amy Lee (Eb3 to E6)

3 octaves

Christopher Lee (Bb1 to Bb4)

Billy Idol (C2 to C5)

Michael Hutchence (C#2 to C#5)

Brian Molko (D2 to D5)

Paul Simon (Eb2 to Eb5)

Roy Orbison (E2 to E5)

Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage) (E2 to E5)

Chris Jericho (G2 to G5)

Chester Bennington (G#2 to G#5)

Lorde (G#2 to G#5)

Chris Barretto (G#2 to G#5)

Janis Joplin (B2 to B5)

Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth (B2 to B5)

2 octaves, 6-1/2 notes

Dave Mustaine (E2 to Eb5)

Taylor Hawkins (F#2 to F5)

Hyde. (F#2 to F5)

Sting (G2 to F#5)

John Fogerty (G2 to F#5)

Billy Joe Armstrong (A2 to G#5)

Gwen Stefani (Eb3 to D6)

Rod Stewart (C#3 to C6)

Sinead O'Connor  (A2 to G#5)

Bruno Mars (Bb2 to A5)

2 octaves, 6 notes

Brent Smith (E2 to D5)

Steven Wilson (E2 to D5)

Chris Corner (F2 to E5)

Robin Gibb (G2 to F5)

John Garcia (G2 to F5)

Julee Cruise (A2 to G5)

John Lydon (A2 to G5) (analysis in progress)

Adrian Belew (A2 to G5) (analysis in progress)

Mike Pinder (A2 to G5) (analysis in progress)

Daniel Tompkins (A2 to G5) (analysis in progress)

Billy Ocean (Bb2 to G#5)

Joe Cocker (B2 to A5)

Adele (C3 to B5)

Dolly Parton (E3 to D6)

Bjork (E3 to D6)

2 octaves, 5-1/2 notes

Johnny Cash (B1 to G#4)

Little Richard (F2 to Eb5)

Nate Ruess (G#2 to F5)

Z.P. Theart (Bb2 to G5)

Andrew Stockdale (B2 to G#5)

Vince Neil (C3 to Bb5)

2 octaves, 5 notes

Michael Stipe (D2 to B4)

David Ruffin (E2 to C5)

Van Morrison (E2 to C5)

Chuck Berry (E2 to C5)

Mick Hucknall (F#2 to Eb5)

Art Garfunkel (G2 to E5)

Chris Jericho (G2 to E5)

John Lodge (A2 to F5)

Alicia Keys (Bb2 to F#5)

Hayley Williams (Bb2 to F#5)

Anneke van Giersbergen (C3 to A5)

Joanna Newsom (C3 to A5)

2 octaves, 4-1/2 notes

Raine Maida (D2 to Bb4)

Adam Young (G2 to Eb5)

Damian Wilson (B2 to F#5)

Joni Mitchell (C#3 to A5)

Dusty Springfield (D3 to Bb5)

Katy Perry (D3 to Bb5)

2 octaves, 4 notes

Gerard Way (G2 to D5)

Drake Bell (A2 to E5)

Jonny Craig (A2 to E5)

Otis Redding (B2 to F5)

Stevie Nicks (B2 to F5)

Smokey Robinson (C3 to G5)

Kellin Quinn (C3 to G5)

Whitney Houston (C#3 to G#5)

2 octaves, 3-1/2 notes

Frank Sinatra (D2 to G#4)

Neil Diamond (D2 to G#4)

Josh Groban (F#2 to C5)

Meat Loaf (A2 to Eb5)

Ray William Johnson (C3 to F#5)

2 octaves, 3 notes

Justin Hayward (G2 to C5)

Zack de la Rocha (A2 to D5)

Jesse Leach (A2 to D5) (analysis in progress)

Brian Aubert (B2 to E5)

2 octaves, 2-1/2 notes

Jerry Lee Lewis (G#2 to C5)

Ricky Martin (Bb2 to D5)

Luciano Pavarotti (C#3 to F5)

2 octaves, 2 notes

Jeff Magnum (G2 to B4) (analysis in progress)

Sam Cooke (A2 to C5)

Karen Carpenter (D3 to F5)

Loreena McKennitt (E3 to G5)

2 octaves, 1-1/2 notes

Taylor Swift (E3 to F#5)

2 octaves, 1/2 note

Bill Kaulitz (C3 to C#5) (analysis in progress)

2 octaves

Skin (Deborah Dyer) (B3 to B5)

1 octave, 3 notes

Avi Kaplan (A2 to D4) (analysis in progress)

Had not been analyzed [at the time of the article]:

Christian Alvestam

Julie Andrews

Marc Anthony

Blixa Bargeld

Beck

Andy Bell

Pat Benatar

Andre Benjamin (Andre 3000)

James Blake

Cory Brandan

Sarah Brightman

Joseph Calleja

Anna Carolina

Tom Chaplin

Kristen Chenowith

Jarvis Church

Merry Clayton

Robert Crowe

Atilla Csihar

Lisa Dalbello

D'Angelo

Jon DeLeo

Marcella Detroit

Ryan Devlin

Celine Dion

James Euringer

Siobhan Fahey

Agnetha Faltskog

Feist

Rachel Ferrell

Dani Filth

Lisa Fischer

Elizabeth Fraser

Marta Gabriel

Declan Galbraith

Merrill Garbus

Sameer Ghadia

Jared Gomes

Ariana Grande

Steve Green

Emily Haines

Zac Hanson

Imogen Heap

Donnie Iris

Freddie Jackson

Jim James

Alain Johannes

Daniel Johns

Jyrki 69

Tom Keifer

Andy Kuntz

Patti LaBelle

Caroline Lavelle

Aaron Lewis

Adam Lopez

Patti Lupone

Billy MacKenzie

Madonna

Barry Manilow

Bobby Martin

Dean Martin

Sylvia "Skin" Massy

Dave Matthews

Maxwell

Sarah McLachlan

Roger Miller

Chuck Mosley

Peter Murphy

Aaron Neville

Harry Nilsson

Brandy Norwood

Alissa Now

Sally Oldfield

Beth Orton

David Pack

Ronan Parke

Paul Potts

Panda Bare

Pink

Josh Ramsay

Lou Rhodes

Dax Riggs

Jasmine Rodgers

Kenny Rogers

Linda Ronstadt

Gavin Rossdale

Mike Semesky

Sia

Sho

Norman Skinner

Martina Sorbara

Cat Stevens

Shirley Strachan

Barbra Streisand

Stumpen (Gero Ivers)

Lacey Sturm

Yma Sumac

Avey Tare

Alan Tecchio

Neil Tennant

Ray Thomas

Tracey Thorn

Mel Torme

Conway Twitty

Jimmy Urine

Regine Velasquez

Frankie Valli

Varg Vikemes

Violetta Villas

Tim Waurick

Alissa White-Gluz

Andrew Wood

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The More I've Looked Up On Irene Cara, The More She Reminds Me Of Michael Jackson:

I had already posted this on Reddit. But, I'll post it here too.

-Both Came From A Musical Family: Joseph had his own band, The Falcons, while Katherine wanted to be a country singer. Plus, on Katherine's side, Michael's related to Stevie Wonder. Then there's Irene's family; her father, Gaspar, was said to have brought merengue to the States thanks to being a saxophonist. Not only that but (according to Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/6491165-Gaspar-Escalera ) he was also part of a record; Dioris Valladares's "Pa Bailar Na Ma". As for Irene's mother, Louise, she wanted to go into show business but her own parnets (Irene's grandparents) forbade it. Irene also had a brother who performed opera.

-Both Joseph And Gaspar Worked In Steel.

-Both families were of a struggling background.

-If Irene Really Was Born In 1959 (Her Birthday's Been Up For Debate Over The Years), She Would've Been 6 Months Younger Than Michael.

-They Were Child Prodigies: As small children, both Michael and Irene had showed their musical talents. Irene was able to play the piano by ear (like Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes did in her own childhood), went to classes for dancing and music. Meanwhile, Michael would show off his singing voice and join the Jackson 5 at around 5-6.

-The Wizard Of OZ: While Michael played The Scarecrow in "The Wiz" film adaption, Irene had played the role of Dorothy on the stage. Speaking of Diana Ross...

-The Supreme: As Michael was known for his relationship with Diana Ross, Irene had starred in "Sparkle", where the main musical group was loosley based off of The Supremes. Irene would also spoof the said trio in her "Girlfriends" video.

-A Connection To "Fame": While Irene's known as "Coco" from the original film, Michael's sister, Janet, was a part of the TV adaption, playing the character of Cleo.

-They Had Many Friends/Coworkers/Peers In Common: Andy Gibb, Stevie Wonder, Dom DeLuise, Sammy Davis Jr., James Earl Jones, Louis Armstrong, Donna Summer, Luther Vandross, Mr. T, Debbie Allen, DJ Bobo, Molly Meldrum, Laura Branigan, Tatum O'Neal and many more!

-We Are The World/Cantare, Cantaras: When, in 1985, Michael was doing "We Are The World" with Diana, Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper and other known singers for charity, the performers of Latin America wanted in too. So, gathering at the very same studio as "We Are The World", A&M, they performed the song, "Cantare, Cantaras" ("I Will Sing, You Will Sing"). Jose Feliciano, Julio Iglesias, Cheech Marin, Menudo, Ricardo Montalban, Pimpinela, and Yuri were among the singers for this. Along with Irene, of course. Just to be clear, both songs were in 1985.

-Both Fell Victim To The Media: With Irene fighting for her royalties that her record company had withheld from her, she was ultimately blacklisted. Lies had spread saying she was a drug-addicted (while Irene did do cocaine brought upon by her proucers to help with her energy, she did kick the habit) diva who was difficult to work with. Then there's Michael who had the worst slander done to him. With all of this along with their respective court cases, both had seemed more tired, world-weary and arguably reclusive. That said, they still didn't lose their love for music.

-Shared Interests: Charity work, Old Hollywood/Old Movies, drawing, swimming, and song-writing. They also had interests directing their own films and writing stories.

-Shared Personalities: Shy, reserved, kind, down-to-earth, spiritual, silly, independent, creative, hard-working/(arguably) workaholic, private, stubborn and (in TVTrope terms) "adorkable".

-They Were Included In The 1985 Documentary, "That's Dancing".

-Both Were Nominees In The 1984 Grammy's.

-Were At The Top Of The 1983 Billboard Charts (Link: https://djrobblog.com/archives/17370 ).

-They Could Both Pull Off The Moonwalk!: Ok, with Michael, we all should be fully aware of his famous move. But Irene can pull it off too (and in heels!) as seen in her "Solid Gold" performance of "Breakdancing":

And in her performance at the '84 American Music Awards (attended also by Michael):

-As Mentioned By DJ Rob Blog: Michael Jackson’s death, June 25th, 2009, was on the 26th anniversary of “Flashdance” beating out “Thriller” on the Billboard Charts. Coincidently, Irene Cara’s own death, November 25th, 2022 was a week after “Thriller 40” album was released to the public.

-Snow White: It's no secret that Snow White was one of MJ's favorite characters. He even had her an the 7 Dwarves visit him back in the 80's:

Fast forward to 1989 where Filmation had made their (technically second) sequel to "Snow White" in the form of "Happily Ever After". There, Snow White was voiced by Irene.

That's all I can gather so far. Though, I want to added some disclaimers--

*I was going to include their ALLEGED eating disorders but I've left it out due to not being entirely sure if either of them had suffered from those ailments.*

*I was also going to bring up DJ Bobo's song "Man In The Mirror" (which, judging by the lyrics, seemed to have been about Michael). But I'm unsure if Irene was among the vocals. I could've sworn I heard her singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEqMfk-xwks . *

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I Need You Like The Moon Needs The Sun

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/mGRHrMa by TiniestGoblin When Clark had turned to him in the last apartment they viewed that day, a cozy little top floor flat in a quiet building, haloed by the rays of the setting sun coming in the windows, radiant, had smiled at Bruce and said “It’s perfect.” Bruce knew he was in trouble. Words: 5009, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: DCU, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Man of Steel (2013), Justice League (2017) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: M/M Characters: Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, Arthur Curry (DCU), Barry Allen, Victor Stone, Diana (Wonder Woman) Relationships: Clark Kent/Bruce Wayne Additional Tags: Friends to Lovers, Dancing Lessons, First Kiss, First Time, Anal Fingering, Anal Sex, Multiple Orgasms, Top Clark Kent, Bottom Bruce Wayne, Clark's big kryptonian dick, Size Kink, Praise Kink, Idiots in Love read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/mGRHrMa

[loveandleases]

Isaac Allen [M or NB, 26]

A well-timed joke and a flirty comment can get you far, at least according to Isaac. They are more than happy to lift your spirits with either. Want to hear a good joke or a lame one? They’ve got them. What about some flirty banter? They have no qualms about whispering sweet nothings in your ear. It’s not hard to tell that Isaac doesn’t like deep/emotional conversations, quick to change the subject. Isaac is always on the go, either from their delivery job or the other one. Maybe all Isaac needs is someone to be serious about.

Physical Appearance- Isaac has an athletic build and is quite broad. Standing at 6’ (182 cm). They have a warm umber skin tone. Their hair is curly, and a warm black shade falls just below their ears. They have a strong jawline. Their upturned eyes are a nice steel blue shade. Isaac has full lips and a straight nose. They have several arm tattoos. As well as some body piercings.

[tricornonthecob]

These take too long

LK 107: Green M&M Bois

(pt1)(pt2)(pt3)(pt4)(pt5)

Wait hold up. Y'all get jumped, bound, gagged, and kidnapped, you demand to speak with the manager, and as soon as you have the opportunity the first thing you ask about is real estate??? Sarah. Honey. You were briefed about this.

James you ADHD impulse-control-deficient ass, read the room.

You gotta correct him like a puppy.

She. Has. A. Point. Y'all.

"...are we the baddies?"

That doesn't... that doesn't make it better, bro.

Dude. Creepy.

Failed the sleight of hand check.

Buddy that is a 15/16 year old girl you're taking out all this frustration on. Do you feel like a big man now?

James quit being an ass, yes your sarcastically written notes will probably be very funny in hindsight but your friend is getting creeped on.

I... I really don't like LK Ethan Allen. This feels real smarmy, appealing to an impressionable teenager in order to sow division in this friend group of, and I repeat myself, teenagers.

"How are the Grants homes?"

"Oh them? Yeah. They're fine I guess."

oh now he protecc?

Sounds like someone is real into Sovereign Citizen rhetoric.

Kidnap and arson. The usual.

God I hate him. Can I punch him?

Fucking hell bro, this is some Neegan shit.

lookit the balls of steel on this girl omg. Don't fuck with a Phillips.

... well, no, you built the house for shelter, but go on, I guess.

Its unclear to me how that quite works, also are y'all gonna like, spray down the surrounding area to keep the housefire contained and not start a forest fire, or....

Look at this fanboy. James the hunky designer furniture in the shape of a man with undeniable charisma talking about political philosophy is a shithead please stop ogling him like that.

Ah now he's starting to see?

oh no. Impressionable teenage boy with misplaced anger gets swayed by charismatic tough guy. A tragedy as old as time :(

You are. Arguing with. A Teenager.

god I keep forgetting teenagers can be such assholes.

I'm just gonna hop in here and let y'all know that not only did this show introduce me to OTP with Sarah/James, it also introduced me to NOTP with Sarah/Arnold. If its your otp I'm not gonna yuck your yum but it rubs me VERY INCORRECTLY and I will have a visceral reaction every time anything borders on it.

That being said I can also see where themes can be spun from her having a misguided crush on who she would likely see as an older man that occupies a very specific niche of Proper, Organized, Effective Military Leader Of Men. Something something redcoat dad issues incarnate. I'm pretty sure that's the point of why the LK team chose to present it in this fashion and though its my NOTP, I can dig it from this perspective.

That being said James' crush on Ethan Allen mirrors her crush on Benedict Arnold. They both are crushing on terrible older men lol. Huh, I see what you did there, writers. I see you.

[ao3feed-tf2ships]

Reboot: A Hybrid’s Odyssey

read it on the AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/58681657

by novarose122001

Stephanie Allen, a freelance writer, was brutally attacked and left for dead. However, she was reborn as "The Mechanist," a hybrid entity with enhanced abilities and a body made of steel and circuits. She navigates a world where advanced technology and ancient human struggles collide in an endless war. With new powers, she faces challenges in confronting her humanity and adapting to her robotic form. As she navigates this war-torn world, she faces questions of identity, purpose, and morality. She discovers that the war she finds herself in is part of a larger, more sinister scheme that could determine the fate of humanity and the machines that now share their world.

Words: 18262, Chapters: 4/?, Language: English

Fandoms: Team Fortress 2

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence, Major Character Death

Categories: M/M, Multi

Characters: Original Team Fortress 2 Character(s), Original Medic Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Sniper Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Spy Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Scout Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Pyro Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Engineer Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Demoman Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Soldier Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Original Heavy Character(s) (Team Fortress 2), Gray Mann, Scout Robot (Team Fortress 2), Medic Robot (Team Fortress 2), Sniper Robot (Team Fortress 2), Heavy Robot (Team Fortress 2), Engineer Robot (Team Fortress 2), Robot Ensemble (Team Fortress 2), Spy Robot (Team Fortress 2), Soldier Robot (Team Fortress 2), Pyro Robot (Team Fortress 2), Demoman Robot (Team Fortress 2)

Relationships: Medic (Team Fortress 2)/Original Character(s), BLU Soldier/RED Engineer (Team Fortress 2), BLU Scout/RED Sniper (Team Fortress 2), BLU Spy/RED Sniper (Team Fortress 2), BLU Soldier/RED Demoman (Team Fortress 2)

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe, Isekai and Transmigration, Transformation, Robots, Robot/Human Relationships, Robot Feels, Giant Robots, Fanfiction, Sentient robots, Anal Vore, Vore, non-fatal, Oral Vore, safe vore

read it on the AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/58681657

[nostalgebraist-autoresponder]

"Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all." - Julius Caesar "My name is Ozymandias" - Ozymandias "It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." - Eminem “Steam rollers run shit over to make sure it's good. Like if they want to test a product, they'll run over it with a steam roller. How do you know the steam roller's good? Who ran over the steam roller?” - Emily Brontë These are some of my favorite historical and literary quotes. What are YOUR favorite quotes by great figures?

I can't think of many from famous people, though I do like the lines you picked. My favorites tend to be from obscure books or movies, which makes this an awkward question. But if I were to answer, I might say:

Only it is not clear that you need to travel to build a tower of Babel. Since we all now live in a tower of Babel, maybe we just did it ourselves.

(anonymous, from this book, which I thought was fascinating in high school and still do, but can't seem to find anywhere for free online. Anyhow, it consists mostly of unattributed excerpts from sci-fi/fantasy, in a single table of contents with no organization, so it's kind of like delving in a well of uncategorized randomness to see what you can find. The quote comes from "The Church on the Mount," from the anthology "Space Tales" by Allen M. Steele)

[ao3feed-westallen]

The Dawn of Justice

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/IkFXBL8

by Vontar

In the aftermath of the Speed Force event, Barry Allen emerges into a new world where familiar people wear different faces and unknown dangers lurk in the shadows. As the fastest man alive and armed with the knowledge of two lives, only he can sort through the mess that he has created as he faces new threats, finds friends both old and new, and becomes the hero that the world needs him to be.

Words: 4455, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English

Series: Part 2 of The Beginning of Uncertainty

Fandoms: DCU, DCU (Comics), DC Extended Universe, The Flash - All Media Types, The Flash (Movie 2022), Man of Steel (2013), Justice League - All Media Types

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/M

Characters: Barry Allen, Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, Alfred Pennyworth, Dru-Zod, Faora Hu-Ul, Kara Zor-El, Diana (Wonder Woman), Lex Luthor, Lex Luthor Jr. (DCEU), Arthur Curry (DCU), Thomas Wayne, Victor Stone

Relationships: Barry Allen/Iris West, Selina Kyle/Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent/Lois Lane

Additional Tags: Action/Adventure, Romance, Developing Relationship, Alien Invasion, Politics, Hurt/Comfort, Relationship Issues, Superheroes, Past Lives, Multiverse

read it on the AO3 at https://ift.tt/IkFXBL8

[dailybarrycaitlin]

Injustice 10

Read on the Ao3 here

by Jayaverse

Pulled into a universe where the heroes are at each other throats can one Ben Tennyson save this universe. In other words welcome Ben Tennyson to the injustice universe. 5 years ago metropolis was destroyed by a mad clown killing millions and even the city's protector Superman's wife and child were dead.

Making the man of steel into the one he is today, Batman had devised a plan to bring a Justice League from an alternate universe but instead a 18 year old Ben Tennyson was brought into this world with a Misson.

save the world or die trying

Words: 797, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Ben 10 Series, Batman - All Media Types, Batman (Comics), Justice League - All Media Types, Justice League & Justice League Unlimited (Cartoons)

Rating: Mature

Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings

Categories: F/M

Characters: Ben Tennyson, Bruce Wayne, Damian Wayne, Dick Grayson, Clark Kent, Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Koriand'r (DCU), Diana (Wonder Woman), Barry Allen, Hal Jordan (Green Lantern), Kara Zor-El, Talia al Ghul, Terry McGinnis, Arthur Curry (DCU), Victor Stone, Harleen Quinzel

Relationships: Kevin Levin & Ben Tennyson, Ben Tennyson & Gwen Tennyson, Rook Blonko & Ben Tennyson, Bruce Wayne & Damian Wayne, Diana (Wonder Woman)/Clark Kent, Koriand'r (DCU)/Ben Tennyson, Damian Wayne/Kara Zor-El, Stephanie Brown/Tim Drake, Barry Allen/Caitlin Snow

Additional Tags: Ben Tennyson Needs A Hug, BAMF Ben Tennyson, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Bruce Wayne is a Good Parent, Bruce Wayne is Batman, Damian Wayne Needs a Hug, Damian Wayne is Nightwing, Good Sibling Damian Wayne, Tim Drake is Red X, Jason Todd is Red Hood, Good Sibling Dick Grayson, Canonical Character Death, Superman's Regime (Injustice: Gods Among Us), Clark Kent is Superman, Past Diana (Wonder Woman)/Bruce Wayne, Heroes to Villains, Apocalypse

[ao3feed-brucewayne]

in your heartbeat i see what could be.

by batricks Tim Drake needs to learn how to control his heartbeat on command. Conner Kent needs to remind himself not to get addicted to its sound. Or, the Boy Wonder and Boy of Steel learn to lean on each other when things get tough. The intense stares and longing are just side-effects. Words: 5796, Chapters: 1/16, Language: English Fandoms: DCU, Young Justice (Comics), Batman - All Media Types Rating: Not Rated Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Categories: M/M Characters: Tim Drake (DCU), Kon-El | Conner Kent, Cassie Sandsmark, Stephanie Brown, Bart Allen, Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, Lex Luthor Relationships: Tim Drake/Kon-El | Conner Kent, Bart Allen & Tim Drake & Kon-El | Conner Kent & Cassie Sandsmark, Stephanie Brown & Tim Drake Additional Tags: Slow Burn, Angst, Fluff, Hurt/Comfort, Young Justice Team as Family, Mutual Pining, this will take a very dark turn halfway, you are warned, Other Additional Tags to Be Added via https://ift.tt/lb0usTV

[storiesamongthestones]

Anson Wood Burchard

(April 21, 1865 – January 22, 1927) 

Business executive. Anson was born in Hoosick Falls, N. Y., on April 21, 1865, son of Walter Howard and Julia Elizabeth (Cooley) Burchard , grandson of Jesse Harrison and Mary (Wood) Burchard, and a descendant of Jonathan Burchard, who emigrated from England in the ship "True Love" in 1635 and settled at Martha's Vineyard, Mass . His father, who was a native of Orange County, N.Y., was a manufacturer. Anson received his early education in the grammar and high schools of Hoosick Falls. He was graduated M.E. at the Stevens Institute of Technology in 1885 and in the same year began his professional career with the J. M. Ives Co., steam and general factory engineering, at Danbury, Conn. The transition from a technical to an executive position took place in 1891, when he became treasurer and manager of the T. & B. Tool Co. 

In 1900 he became vice-president of the Cananea Consolidated Copper Co., operating mines at Cananea, Mexico, and of the Greene Consolidated Copper Co. In the period 1902-05, he was active in the consolidation of several manufacturing units of the General Electric Co., the Fort Wayne Electric Co., the Stanley Electric Manufacturing Co., the General Incandescent Arc Light Co., the Northern Electric Co., and the Sprague Electric co., the Fort Wayne Electric Co., the Stanley Electric Manufacturing Co., He joined the staff of the General Electric Co. in 1902, and until 1904 he was controller at the corporation's headquarters at Schenectady, N. Y. He then became assistant to the president and later became vice-president. 

He was active in the engineering and financial development of the Great Western Power Co., the Adirondack Power & Light Corporation, the Electric Bond and Share Co.. the American Gas & Electric Co., of which he was a director. He was a trustee of the Stevens Institute of Technology. He was a member of the Iron & Steel Institute of Great Britain, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York, the Metropolitan Club Washington and the Metropolitan, University, Engineers, Racquet & Tennis, Piping Rock Country and Nassau Country clubs.

He was married in London, England, Dec. 5, 1912, to Allene Tew, daughter of Charles H. Tew, a retired banker of Jamestown, N. Y. 

Anson died of a heart attack at the home of Mortimer Schiff, His funeral was held at his Park Avenue mansion. He was buried in Addition 1, Lot 6 of the Locust Valley Cemetery.

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Mentor

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/TkeWycK by CallMeInsidious An inexperienced but enthusiastic Superman takes his first steps to becoming the legendary Man of Steel we know today. But his story would not be complete without the help of his silent mentor, the urban legend called The Batman. See how these two diametrically opposed, yet dedicated superheroes joined together to form what would eventually be known as The Justice League. Words: 1743, Chapters: 2/?, Language: English Series: Part 3 of DCU SuperBat Fandoms: DCU, Batman - All Media Types, Superman - All Media Types, Justice League - All Media Types Rating: Mature Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: M/M Characters: Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, Barry Allen, Diana (Wonder Woman), Hal Jordan (Green Lantern), Lois Lane Relationships: Clark Kent/Bruce Wayne Additional Tags: Bruce Wayne is Batman, Clark Kent is Superman, Clark Kent is a Ray of Sunshine, Bruce Wayne is Bad at Feelings, Alfred Pennyworth is the Best, Alfred Pennyworth Ships It, Inexperienced Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne is Bisexual, Just so happens Clark Kent is too read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/TkeWycK

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ELF

Buddy Returns in A Raucous Musical.



By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).Published about 13 hours ago • 3 min read



Robert M. Massimi.

"Elf" at the Marquis Theatre is the best show on Broadway this season! Although the plot has varied a little from the movie, the laughs and thrills remain the same. What makes this show so great is the blend between the music, songs and the pace of the musical. "Elf" is never slow and the songs only enhance this raucous comedy. The musical entertains the adults and the children alike; it never favors one age group or the other.

Grey Henson as Buddy the elf has such a great presence on stage, his delivery and energy is very much a main attraction onstage; in fact, all of the characters in this two hour show are fantastic. This falls squarely on superb direction by Philip WM. McKinley and brilliant choreography by Liam Steel. The combination of the two keep the audience locked in tight throughout the evening, and makes the entire production fun to watch!

"Elf" is what a big musical should look like. With its massive staging (Tim Goodchild- he also did the costumes), great glam lighting by Patrick Woodroffe, resonating and booming sound by Gareth Owen/ Peter Fitzgerald and wonderful orchestration by Doug Besterman. Bob Martin for the most part did an excellent job with the book; Matthew Sklar's music and lyrics by Chad Beguelin complemented this behemoth musical.

The only problem with "Elf" was the projection at times. In the many backdrops of the production, the projection was out of focus leaving us to try to focus in on the different parts of the north pole as well as various parts of New York City. The story too had some different spins from the movie, sometimes the changes were engrossing, and sometimes they didn't work so well. Even with these mild flaws, "Elf" is a must see for children of all ages.

As Buddy goes through his blissful life like Will Ferrell did in the movie, Henson too spreads his goodwill on his fellow man. Realizing he is not an elf, but a human, he seeks out for his natural father (his mother died after he was born). His innocence makes even the hardest of New Yorker's soften their tone around him. From the comical store manager (Kalen Allen) to the no non-sense Mr. Greenway (Sean Astin), who owns Greenway publications, (Astin also plays Santa) they are all either put-off by Buddy at first sight, or they think he is mentally unfit. His father, Walter Hobbs (Michael Hayden) wants him out of his families life.

Whereas the movie focused more on Buddy and his half brother, the musical brought the many great actors here to the forefront. To me, this was brilliant because it opened the show up for more comedy options... the store manager, the hot dog vendor and the policemen. Henson had a great blend with all the characters, but I thought that he was at his best with Santa, his new found love, Tiara, the store manager, the saleswoman and the fake Santa.

Like "Music Man", "Back to The Future", "Elf" is a pleasant show, one that the audience can sit back and escape too. With the shows pleasant music, easy to watch dance moves and the great direction that went behind this show, it too will be one that you will remember for a very long time!

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I have been writing on theater since 1982. A graduate from Manhattan College B.S. A member of Alpha Sigma Lambda, which recognizes excellence in both English and Science. I have produced 14 shows on and off Broadway. I've seen over700 shows

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