#Genie AR Show

[ponds-of-ink]

A… Disney Speedstorm Fanfic? (“Chapter” 1/Prologue - Oogie’s Challenge)

Or, more properly titled: “Speedstorm: The Quest to Defeat Oogie”.

…Yes, I’ve taken it upon myself to write a fanfic about the whole Quest for Oogie Boogie event in Speedstorm. Idk, something about it felt right.

This should be more of a fun little writing challenge in-between Speedstorm sessions, but uhh.. I’ve already kinda written lore for this actual joke/for fun fic. And I’m pretty sure I’m accidentally doing some Mirrorverse-type shenanigans when writing these versions of Speedstorm characters.

Regardless, I hope you enjoy the chaos about to ensue.

It had been a busy day for the racers in the Speedstorm Arena. All four members of the newest team were given their training by Arbee, every other racer had to learn how to deal with said team’s abilities, and Arbee relayed her typical briefing to the system’s manager. All in all, the standard stuff for a new season in the Arena.

Except, this time, something was off.

A reddish tint filled the sky. Only Doctor Finkelstein reported back from the Pumpkin Team’s briefing. Racers from other teams received frantic calls from the manager. Even AR-Bee felt something other than excitement in her coding.

Yet, amidst all this building chaos, Mickey strolled to the farthest corner of the stadium. “Stay close, now,” he told the two other racers behind him. “I dunno if this place is safe or not.”

“Can’t Aladdin go check?” a lanky creature asked, brushing back a ‘strand’ of her snake hair. “He’s always been a sneaky kind of guy.”

“He’s supposed to be training with Ar-Bee,” Mickey responded softly, giving a side glance towards Aladdin. “He’s still under-leveled for this place, last time I heard.”

“Only by a few!” Aladdin cried out, only to be cut off by a chorus of shushing. After  everyone finished waiting for some terrible danger, Aladdin huffed in exasperation. “I might be ‘under-leveled’, but I can still outrun the best of ‘em,” he insisted, habitually putting his hands on his sides. “All I gotta do is steal this Skellington guy away like he’s the Genie’s lamp in the Cave of Wonders. Nothing to it.”

“I still think we should be careful,” Mickey retorted quietly, lightly stomping his foot as he resumed his sneaking. “Oogie Boogie knows how to cheat. And if he’s in charge of this place, then there’s nothing he won’t do to win!”

“That’s right, Mouse-Ears!” a fourth voice yelled with a booming laugh. “Finally, a racer who gets me around here!”

Before the three could recover, a large shadow materialized in front of them. Its pitch-dark tones was soon replaced with a bright neon green. The transparency solidified into a towering, cackling mass of glowing burlap. “And now that you’ve brought me an audience, it’s time for my show to begin,” the burlap-‘sewn’ racer said with a slightly theatrical motion of its arm. “It’s ‘Oogie Boogie’s Champ Challenge’!”

The stone walls holding the iron gates turned into a moving checkerboard. Swing music blared as neon letters flashed to life. “‘Oogie Boogie’s Champ Challenge’?” the snake-haired woman read in a puzzled mutter. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

“Glad you asked, Medusa,” the being known as Oogie responded slyly. “This here is the ultimate challenge: You win against the toughest ghouls this side of Halloween Town’s ever seen, you hit the jackpot: An all-paid trip to Boogie-Central!” Another boisterous laugh followed, which only made his listeners glance at each other. “That is, I get to join your group all nice and quiet-like,” he added in a slightly calmer tone, though no less cheery.

“And if we don’t?” Aladdin questioned, cautiously taking a step closer.

“I’ll just gobble up Jack and Sally’s chances of joining instead,” Oogie shrugged casually. “Dollface’s already been turned into a pal o’ mine, so what’s one Pumpkin ‘King’ for some extra spice?”

Mickey did a double-take. “What did you do to Sally!?” he cried out, readying to march up to the squirmy behemoth.

Oogie chuckled in a deep, menacing tone. “Wouldn’t you like to know?” he returned, looming over the silently arguing trio. He turned his head just enough to look at the iron gates.

A smaller, much more shadowy figure emerged from the billowing fog. Its hands made quick work of the gates’ locks. Then, after unlocking the doors, the stranger gently pushed them open. It looked at the snakewoman, then mouthed something.

“…Cecilia…” the woman seemed to hear. Instinctively, her one blue eye followed the sound. Two pin-prick pupils stared back at her. “The rest of your friends to train,” the hushed chorus of whispers continued. “Most of them will be very close by this month’s end. Some of them already are.”

Cecilia’s snakes bobbed their heads in agreement. Cecilia herself pulled Mickey aside. “We‘ll come back for them later,” she said in a stern tone. “Come on, Mick. We’ve got some racing to do.”

Mickey and Aladdin protested, but Cecilia dragged them away. All she could do was glare at the taunting Boogie-Man before returning to the main section. This was going to be a long October, even if she was going to be sidelined again. She could feel it.

[daimonpriestess]

30 Days of Deity Devotion

3) Symbols and icons of this deity

Already showed off his Ars Goetia Sigil. Other symbols would be 👑💲, flames,🐍 , A sword or axes (personal Gnosis), Genies or lamps and lustful images.

Also this one from DND.

[raphaelcrossofoliver]

The NEW Legion of Doom

After a few years since the creation of the team, Luthor has decided to change the roster of the Legion of Doom for more..."fitting" matches to the members of the Justice League Just his luck as the Greek god of war Ares and a White Martian with a burning hatred for J'onn J'onzz show up to support him and help him find these matches...

(Certain canonical details of the characters that follow have been modified and/or ignored for the sake of this fan-story)

ALEXANDER LUTHOR: *Super-Genius Multi-Millionaire CEO. *Hates Superman

ARES: *Greek God of War. *Former Patron-God of the Amazons. *Father of Hippolyta and Grandfather of Princess Diana

BANE: *Former inmate and crime boss from Peña Duro *Fighting master and strategic genis *Aims to destroy the Batman and control Gotham. *Currently in business with someone who's description reads "the Batman for criminals"

ALEXANDER NERO: *Paranoid Schizophrenic artist with a penchant for Dark Fantasy. *Owner of a Qwardian ring (not a Yellow Lantern Ring)

ZOOM (HUNTER ZOLOMON): *Unwilling member of the team. *Formerly a police officer allied with the Flash (Wally West). *Has the power to control the speed of his own timeline relative to the actual timeline

OCEAN MASTER (ORM): *Maternal half-brother to Arthur Curry/Orin, the public identities of the current King of Atlantis and superhero, Aquaman. *Full-Blooded Atlantean. *Aims to take over Atlantis and start a war to conquer the surface under the false banner of discontent with the treatment of the oceans and marine life

COMMANDER BLANX: *White Martian General. *Formerly held by Mars at large as the White Martian rival to J'onn J'onzz. *Believes explicitly in the non-existent ideological inferiority of the "Desert Dwellers" (Green Martians) and in the submissive decadence of the "Pole Dwellers" (White Martians). *The ACTUAL Killer of Mars.

[5gcloudsoftware]

Unleashing the Power of 5G: Exploring Cutting-Edge Cloud Software Solutions

5G technology is revolutionizing the way we connect, communicate, and innovate in the digital age. With its promise of ultra-fast speeds, low latency, and massive connectivity, 5G is poised to unlock new possibilities for businesses and consumers alike. In this article, we delve into the cutting-edge world of 5G software solutions in the cloud, exploring how the convergence of 5G technology and cloud computing is reshaping the way we access, deploy, and manage applications and services. Let's unravel the transformative power of 5G and discover the endless opportunities it brings in the realm of cloud software solutions.

Evolution of Mobile Networks

From the days of waiting for your dial-up internet to screech its way into existence, we've come a long way in the realm of mobile networks. Enter 5G, the superhero of connectivity, here to make your browsing faster and your streaming smoother than a freshly buttered hot potato.

Key Features of 5G Technology

Picture this: you're streaming your favorite show in high definition while downloading the latest cat videos in a blink of an eye. That's the magic of 5G technology. With lightning-fast speeds, reduced latency, and massive connectivity, 5G is all set to revolutionize the way we interact with the digital world.

The Intersection of 5G and Cloud Software Solutions

Understanding Cloud Computing in the Context of 5G

Cloud computing is like having your own digital genie – it stores your data, runs your apps, and grants your wishes of accessibility from anywhere. Now, pair that with 5G, the speed demon of networks, and you've got a match made in tech heaven.

The Role of Edge Computing in 5G-Cloud Integration

Imagine Edge Computing as the wise old owl, perched at the edge of the forest, making split-second decisions on what data to process locally and what to send to the cloud. When 5G and Edge Computing join forces, they create a dynamic duo that ensures faster, more efficient data processing.

Key Features and Benefits of 5G Software in the Cloud

Low-Latency Communication Capabilities

You know that moment when you send a message and anxiously wait for the reply? 5G swoops in like a knight in shining armor, slashing that latency dragon to bits. With near-instantaneous communication, your data travels at the speed of thought.

Enhanced Security Protocols in 5G-Enabled Cloud Solutions

In a world where data breaches are scarier than a haunted house on Halloween, security is not just a luxury – it's a necessity. 5G-enabled cloud solutions come fortified with encryption, authentication, and virtual bodyguards to keep your data safe from the digital boogeymen.

Use Cases and Applications of 5G Software Solutions

IoT Deployment and Management with 5G in the Cloud

Internet of Things (IoT) devices are popping up faster than daisies in spring, and they need a solid network to bloom. Enter 5G in the cloud, providing the ultra-reliable, low-latency backbone for seamless IoT deployment and management like a digital green thumb.

Enhancing AR/VR Experiences through 5G-Cloud Integration

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are the cool kids in the classroom of tech trends, but they demand high-speed internet to shine. With 5G and cloud software holding hands, your AR/VR experiences will be smoother than a jazz saxophonist playing on a moonlit night.

There you have it – a whirlwind tour through the realms of 5G technology and cloud software solutions, where speed meets security and innovation dances with efficiency. With this dynamic duo leading the charge, the future of connectivity looks brighter than a shooting star in a midnight sky.

Challenges and Opportunities in Leveraging 5G for Cloud Software

So you've heard about 5G - the superhero of wireless technology promising lightning-fast speeds and unparalleled connectivity. But how do we harness this power for cloud software? Challenges and opportunities abound in this dynamic duo partnership. Stay tuned as we unravel the mysteries of leveraging 5G for cloud software!

Data Privacy and Compliance Considerations in 5G-Cloud Ecosystem

In the wild world of 5G and cloud software, data privacy and compliance are like Batman and Robin - essential partners in fighting cybercrime and ensuring ethical data practices. Navigating the complexities of data protection regulations while riding the 5G wave requires a strategic approach and a keen eye for compliance nuances. Holy data breaches, Batman!

Scalability and Interoperability Challenges in 5G Cloud Solutions

Picture this: 5G struts onto the cloud software scene with its flashy speed and futuristic capabilities, but can it play nice with existing systems? Scalability and interoperability challenges may lurk in the shadows, ready to thwart seamless integration. Fear not, brave cloud adventurers, for overcoming these challenges is key to unlocking the full potential of 5G cloud solutions!

Future Trends and Innovations in 5G-Enabled Cloud Solutions

Buckle up, tech enthusiasts, as we zoom into the future of 5G-enabled cloud solutions! From AI to network slicing, the possibilities are as endless as a bottomless buffet. Join us on this thrilling ride through the cutting-edge innovations that await in the realm of 5G and cloud software.

AI and Machine Learning Integration in 5G-Cloud Environments

Imagine a world where AI and machine learning seamlessly dance with 5G in the cloud. This dream team holds the key to unlocking intelligent, data-driven insights and revolutionizing user experiences. Get ready to witness the magic unfold as AI and 5G join forces to create a tech symphony for the ages!

Advancements in Network Slicing for Customized Cloud Services

Enter the realm of network slicing, where tailored cloud services reign supreme. With advancements in this cutting-edge technology, users can enjoy customized network configurations that cater to their unique needs. Say goodbye to cookie-cutter solutions and hello to a world where personalization is the name of the game in 5G-enabled cloud services!

In conclusion, the fusion of 5G technology and cloud software solutions heralds a new era of innovation, efficiency, and connectivity. As organizations harness the power of 5G in the cloud, they can unlock unprecedented levels of performance, scalability, and agility in their operations. By staying at the forefront of these advancements and embracing the possibilities they offer, businesses can pave the way for a future where seamless connectivity and cutting-edge applications drive success and growth. Embrace the potential of 5G-enabled cloud solutions and embark on a journey towards a more connected and dynamic digital landscape.

Original Sources: https://themediumblog.com/unleashing-the-power-of-5g-exploring-cutting-edge-cloud-software-solutions/

[everything-disneyland-related]

Want to have the most successful day at the Disneyland Resort? Follow these tips and tricks from a seasoned park-goer!

Ever visited the Disneyland Resort and just felt overwhelmed by all the aspects that go into making the most of your day: rides, food, shows, restroom breaks, constant walking, and more. Well, you've come to the right blog then! I've been visiting the Disneyland Resort for years now, and I've developed several tips and tricks for getting the most out of your day at the Disneyland Resort. In this post, I'll help guide you along all the helpful insights that can make sure you get the most out of your day at the Resort. I'll cover my top 10 tips and tricks, and am open to discussion on what other tips and tricks will help as well. With all that being said, let's jump right in!

1-Schedule you park reservations and/or tickets well in advance!

Ever since they reopened in April of 2021, the Disneyland Resort has utilized a park reservation system that allows guests to book their day(s) of visit well in advance. Doing this will guarantee your spot in the parks for the day. This is especially helpful when visiting during busier times of year (holiday weekends, spring break, summertime, thanksgiving, Christmas/new years to name a few). Waiting too long will cause you to possibly have to reserve the park you didn't want or miss out on the day entirely if they are sold out of spots. Doing this creates an early sense of relief that you have your day(s) reserved and now you can start planning around it. Pasted below is the link to the official Disneyland Resort website page that details everything about the Reservation System.

2-Get to the Resort as early as possible!

Out of all the tips and tricks that I have, this I believe is the most important one of all. Arriving to the park as early as possible will mean less people and shorter wait times for most major rides. You can easily go around and ride 3-4 major rides within the first hour the parks are open. To do this, try to arrive to official Disneyland parking at least an hour BEFORE the theme parks even open. They will let you into either theme park and wait at the designated roped off areas until they officially open. This process is referred to by Disney fans as "rope drop." While many people sleep in and arrive later on in the day, you can easily go about your morning riding several of your must-do rides with much lower wait times. Pasted below is a 23 minute video on how to get the most out of your morning.

3-Mobile Order your food through the Disneyland App!

This one is quite baffling to me. Many infrequent park-goers simply wait in long lines just to order their food. This can eat (no pun intended) into precious time at the theme parks you could be doing other, more fun activities. By simply having a Disney account and credit card linked on the Disneyland App, you can mobile order your food from many locations in both theme parks. Doing this allows you to pick a 30-minute return window to pick-up your prepared food, then immediately go find a seat and enjoy it. Not to mention, this function on the App is free! Anyone can use it!

4-Utilize Genie+ for shorter wait times!

This one may be a bit controversial, but I stand by my viewpoint. This paid skip-the-line service available only on the Disneyland App will save you a lot of time waiting in lines for some of the most popular rides. To use this service, add it to every ticket or magic key pass on the App once you've scanned in at either park, then it is yours to use for the entire day. The service will cost you $25-$30 per person per day, but the rewards well outdo the price. Being able to use it on up to 20 rides between both Disneyland and California Adventure means you have plenty of rides to use it on. Pasted below is a video that explains just about everything you need to know about this service.

5-Take advantage of Single Rider Lines at select rides!

There are select rides in both theme parks that offer what are called Single Rider lines. Anyone who enters these designated queue lines will fill in any empty seats on that specific ride. This can greatly reduce the wait time for the ride of choice with the only downside being that if you're in a group, you will be separated. Using these designated queue lines will usually greatly reduce the wait time of the designated ride. These are the rides in both parks that offer Single Rider lines:

Disneyland - Space Mountain, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run, Splash Mountain

Disney California Adventure - Grizzly River Run, Incredicoaster, Radiator Springs Racers, Webslingers: A Spider-Man Adventure

In my opinion, the top 3 best ones to use are Splash Mountain, Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run and Radiator Springs Racers.

6-Enjoy more relaxing experiences during the middle of the day!

The middle period of the day is typically the most busy time at the parks. Wait Times reach their peaks and the walkways are more crowded than earlier in the day. Use this middle period of the day to enjoy the more relaxing experiences at both parks. Doing this will help save on your feet as well as how quickly you tire out as the day goes on. These are some of my favorites:

Disneyland - Disneyland Railroad, Mark Twain Riverboat, Enchanted Tiki Room, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Pirates of the Caribbean

Disney California Adventure - Animation Academy, Turtle Talk with Crush, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail

7-If you're NOT going to watch any nighttime spectaculars, use that time to ride more rides!

As night falls at the theme parks, many of the guests descend upon Main Street, the Rivers of America and Paradise Lagoon to watch the nighttime spectaculars (Main Street = Fireworks, ROA = Fantasmic, PL = World of Color). If you have no interest in watching these shows, take advantage of that time to ride more rides. The wait times of many rides dip down before and during these nighttime spectaculars, allowing you to get shorter wait times for many rides. Be advised though, certain rides close down early to accommodate these nighttime spectaculars! Refer to the Disneyland App or ask a Cast Member for specific operating times.

8-DO NOT leave right after the nighttime spectaculars!

Unless you want to be stuck in an enormous sea of people all trying to exit the theme parks at once, stick around after the shows have concluded, whether or not you actually watched them. Quite a number of the visitors leave directly after the conclusion of these shows, leading to total gridlock at the park exit and parking transportation hubs. If you don't want to stay until park closing, ride at least 1 or 2 more rides before considering exiting the park for the day.

9-Use the late night hours at your leisure!

Aside from the first 2-3 hours that parks are open, the last 1-2 hours they are open are often the least busy as many guests have already left the parks for the day. Use this time at your leisure to do whatever it is you want to. Ride more rides, enjoy some food or shopping, take pictures around the parks, watch the 2nd showings of Fantasmic or World of Color, it is totally up to you.

10-Jump in line for a ride before closing time!

This tip is really only for those guests crazy enough to stay all the way until park closing time. Many guests don't realize that as long as you are in line for a ride before closing time, they will still let you wait in line and ride. Often during the last hour the parks are open, they inflate the posted stand-by wait times to encourage people to avoid certain, very popular attractions. Jumping in line just before closing allows you to not only ride one last ride, but also gives time for the park to empty out of people so that you can enjoy a very leisurely stroll to the park exit. The only possible downside to this tip is that if your selected attraction breaks down past closing time, they will immediately ask you to exit the line and leave the park so keep that in mind when picking your very last ride for the day.

There you have it, all my tips and tricks for getting the most out of your day(s) at the Disneyland Resort. With a bit of planning, knowledge and strategy, you can have a fantastic time at the Happiest Place on Earth!

[dailyexo]

Chanyeol, D.O - 120602 Genie AR Show

Credit: L'Amant Park. (지니영상쇼)

[incorrectbatfam]

batfamily as writing prompts from tumblr

Borrowed from @writing-prompt-s

Dick: A genie who twists the words of wishes to distort the original meaning, but what he twists them to is actually better than what the wisher intended.

Jason: A mediocre wizard searches for items to boost their power. They find a strange hut which has a 'special goods for sale' sign. They enter..."What's this hideous thing?" "It's an item you can use without incantation... It's called a gun and there's much more I can show you."

Tim: You, a superhero, are awful at keeping your identity secret, yet somehow no villains have found you yet. 1 day after accidentally unmasking for the 30th time, you look online to find that the unmasked pictures of you are gone. There's a hacktivist group dedicated to protecting your identity.

Damian: A brave little shrimp has been told all his life shrimp can’t cook. But after hearing about Shrimp Fried Rice he goes to the surface to pursue his dream, only to discover the dark truth...

Duke: The knight closed in on the mage, his victory all but assured, as in the time it would take him to cast another spell he would already... !!!BONK!!! "Seriously, how you knights don't notice the 2m long stick in my hand is beyond me..."

Cullen: You caveman. Name Ugg. You find new man today. Funny voice. Live in blue box. He call himself Dokter Hoo.

Stephanie: You find yourself waking up to a strange new world with massive ostentatious pillars and clouds in place of ground. When you get up to investigate, you are greeted by a squirrel that says "Alright newbie, give me your name, preferred pantheon, and what you're the God of."

Cassandra: Some kind of eldritch entity has taken human(ish) form and is genuinely trying to befriend you. However its ideas of “hanging out” are just terrifying, and its gifts are worse.

Harper: The summoned hero was neither a fighter nor a magic caster. He called himself a "new-clee-ar fizz-izz-ist" whatever that means. Now he has sent you to collect a special rock for him. Why he would need a rock, you will never know, but he even gave you a device that clicks when you find it.

Barbara: Some superpowers have the potential to ascend to godhood. Yours is the first programming-related superpower to do so, which also makes you the first deity whose edicts had glitches.

Carrie: You are a "coward". It's a respected military role - when your team's mission fails, you must survive and escape at all cost to inform the Headquarters of what happened.

Kate: The bikers all look in horror as their leader shatters like a porcelain doll, leaving a pool of putrid yolk on the bar floor. The unknown number texts them all again. "I trust this proves I was serious. I shall not ask again: All of you, go to the Grand Canyon. Last one there is a rotten egg."

Alfred: You were cursed years ago to have an utterly boring life in every way possible. But while nothing exciting ever happens when you are around, you at least have made good money working as a bodyguard.

Selina: As the world got closer and closer to a Utopia, smaller and smaller problems would make the news as "catastrophes". Today for example, you spilled milk.

Bruce: You watch in horror and strange fascination as the undead husk which bit you suddenly sprouts healthy new flesh where once rotting meat sat, its moans starting to sound more and more like human screams of agony and confusion. You have successfully infected the zombie with you.

[voluptuarian]

The Worst History/Mythology Posts I've Ever Seen

Idk sometimes I see some unbelievable horseshit on here in the history or myth tags so bad I can't just let it go, I have to address it. However getting into online drama with someone who is obviously clueless or purposely spreading lies is not only a waste of time, but not my style. So I've decided to post up some excerpts from the most offensive takes I've seen for my own satisfaction and your potential viewing pleasure. (I'm not including anything from Tiktok or Twitter, otherwise I'd never be able to choose-- this is just Tumblr brand brainrot).

I love this one-- first off, whiteness as a concept didn't exist, so "white savior" can't be workably applied here, so define what's meant here about these "vibes" with Real Words. Secondly, in a geographic and cultural context where every other Roman of note claimed descent from some god or hero, and were frequently deified after death (and in the case of Julius Caesar, in life), the old pharaohs had proclaimed themselves gods since time immemorial, and even Alexander (whose Egypt she lived in) was identified as the son of a god in 2 different religions, Cleopatra identifying herself as one is definitely too much, right? (Also who "criticized" her-- the Romans??)

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And on the topic of Egypt, I found this post about Rhodopis-- which to start op claims they were fighting another equally delusional person on twitter who claimed Rhodopis was actually black; op then corrects that she wasn't, she was Greek, but that's the last glimmer of hope we get

kjhfkjdahkhjakgjh just. Where does it say that op. Who said that. What source is there for this concept. (see the above, "whiteness" as a racial concept didn't exist, which makes this even funnier).

The decline of Egypt began with its conquest by the Persians in the 600s BC; Alexander's takeover followed his conquest of Persia, since Egypt was a Persian satrapy (this was in the 300s BC). The courtesan Rhodopis lived in the 600s, Archaic Greece-- 300 years before Alexander got there. Also "fall" is an odd term to describe the Ptolemaic dynasty, especially since it isn't applied to the Persian conquest; Egypt remained semi-autonomous until after the Roman takeover, which incidentally, we're about to get to

This is untrue across the board. First, while Arsinoe and Cleopatra had the same father, we're not sure they had the same mother. So Arsinoe's ethnicity does not prove Cleopatra's and vice versa. The "bones" in question are a headless skeleton which may be Arsinoe's but has not been conclusively identified (the fact that it wasn't mummified being one of the major reasons to doubt the identification); the "tests" in question refer to analysis of measurements of the skull which were done in the 20s-- the skull itself has been lost. The measurements show traits typical of black and North African genetics, but also are not conclusive. So in summation, archeologists found a fancy tomb and a woman's headless skeleton and think she might have been mixed race-- it doesn't prove Arsinoe's race, and certainly not Cleopatra's.

(Also doing my best to spare you all the numerous grammar/spelling errors throughout this post, as well as the superior *nails emoji* attitude that pervades every line)

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and lastly, some Greek mythology! A post about famously cuddly and loveable war god, and apparent bastion of modern morality, Ares!

First off

words that killed me on sight, I can't even handle it. This is how I want to see every Greek mythology post started from now on

whAT DOES this even MEAN

literally flatlining here

yes, that's definitely an anti-rape stance, not a possessive god thing, for sure. Also if he was so anti-rape, maybe he shouldn't have been the personification of the most violent, animalistic aspects of war and conquest?

putting these back to back because they're basically the same thing, but the *sparkles* kill me. Also, didn't you know that the Spartans were fierce warrior women??? (I swear to God, if a genie gave me 3 wishes I'd spend one on erasing the knowledge of Sparta from the average American brain) Let's not even get into the ethics of "homosexuality" i.e. pederasty here and how they relate to the aforementioned supposed anti-rape policy.

and op doesn't drop the ball with the conclusion, we get this beautiful cherry on top to sum it all up

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And here ends this installment, but expect this to become a series because sadly there is no end to this shit, and I've got to cope somehow…

[sekaisnoona]

 soft and gentle  

[fyexo]

120520 EXO-K _ AR SHOW with Genie(2012.05.12.) _ S04 'Dance with KAI & SEHUN' in Seoul, Korea (2)

[hidiingplace]

TODD HEADCANON + FOX VIGILANTE OUTFIT

general. okay i’ve been wanting to do this HC for AWHILE now but I’ve only recently found the perfect recourses for his fox-suit revamp. I’m going to break this post down by each picture/equipment and talk about the properties of each peice and then I’m going to talk about the functionality of the suit overall. HERE WE GOOO.

mask. okay so there are TWO fox mask pictures, but thats because one appeals the the shading aspect and the other refers to the shape of the mask. The first (far left) mask is a perfect example of the colour and shading on the mask. Distinct black ears, white trim, darkened eye holes. however the second mask (far right) is a more accurate shape. Because The Fox’s abilities are rooted in speed, it’s important that his ears are not massive and able to catch wind. even though he’s magical and it doesn’t really make a huge difference, it would be a nuisance to constantly have your head pulled at by the wind catching the ears of your mask.

logo. the middle picture at the top is the Fox’s logo. Originally he didn’t have a logo at all, but when people in NYC started showing their support by slapping a specific fox tag everywhere with his slogan ‘I ain’t no hero’ all over the place, he kind of leaned into it. The logo sits in the centre of his back.

claws. the Fox has very sharp claws, which are technically his only TRUE weapon. The Fox does not use knives or batons or anything, but it doesn’t make him any less deadly. The claws are sharp enough that he can cut glass enough to weaken it, slice through thinner metal, and definitely slice through flesh. it’s important to note that the Fox HAS killed people before, whether it was accidental or purposeful the public doesn’t really know 👀

necklace. The Fox’s necklace is the ONLY thing that Todd and the Fox share entirely. Tehy share aspects of one another, but the necklace is really the only thing that does not change AT ALL from his life as the Fox and his life as Todd. This necklace is the beacon through which The Fox and Zipp’s magic resides –– similar to that of a genie and it’s lamp. The Necklace is the only thing that Zipp’s illusion magic cannot affect, and thus it is something that if you are up close with The Fox, you may recognize. However, the Fox does an excellent job of wearing high collared suits that help hide the necklace pendant from view. but every hero makes mistakes from time to time. 

shoes. meant to look like your average wear, these shoes are actually more custom than they look. The laces are tight and unable to be untied while in the suit. In addition, the bottom of the shoe is INCREDIBLY sticky. This helps for both free-running, climbing, and also just straight up speed. Having good traction means having the ability to be far more agile and quick on his feet.

suits. The Fox has two suits, one for summer and one for winter weather. these suits are both designed from the same material, and give the Fox adequet protection. I’m going to explain each suit’s properties now.

summer suit –– this is the far left suit (i’d recommend clicking to see the full suit). it is made of thinner lyrca material with leather at key impact points such as the chest, his knees, and his hands/wrists. The longer glove on the right hand is there because when he does his free running and climbing, he often will use his elbow/forearm differently (either for support or to hoist himself up) so it acts as extra protection. This suit is sleeveless, and as I’ve covered before, the illusion magic The Fox has makes Todd’s tattoo’s disappear and make him look tattooless. As mentioned above, the leather vest if so extra protection against his most vulnerable section of his body. The x across his left bicep is actually as way to add additional support from a pervious injury, plus it just looks cool. his suit has multiple mesh components, and this is to help breathability in the hot months. If you’re a runner at all, you know that a lot of running pants have ventilation through mesh or other lighter materials. The mesh around the Fox’s upper thighs act in this way, ventilating his body so he doesn’t over heat. The mesh on his right arm is there for the same purpose, seeing as that is his dominate arm and he will likely use it more and create more energy/heat in that arm. both suits have the circular orange bit on the back, and this is where his logo sits. 

winter suit –– this suit is esstentially the exact same as his summer suit with some minor adjustments. There is no more mesh or exposed skin, and instead the full length sleves are made of plyable leather to keep him warm in winter months. There is an additional leather jacket that sits over his vest that clips in the middle to keep it from flying open and being annoying while he’s doing vigilante things. the pant portion of his suit is made of warmer material, but not leather as it would be next to impossible to run in leather pants for any length of time. the opening from the end of his rib cage and the beginning of his pant line at his hip is purposeful for better movements like twisting, bending, and contorting which he does a lot of in his fighting style and free-running movements. in the winter he trades his shoes for some clean, ankle height boots so as to allow for extra warmth and traction in the snow while also allowing him free movement in his ankles while running.

extra notes –– the Fox does not have any strap on weapon holders, and his design is sleak. The throwing knife/weapon holds at the knees in the middle and right photo are not of the Fox’s suit as it would do him a disservice while running, fighting, or even trying to slide into places he shouldn’t. The Fox also has complete control and creative freedom with his suit. His suit looks this way because it’s how he chose it to be. As a result, The Fox can easily switch from winter to summer and vice verse in the blink of an eye.

functions. as as I’ve discussed in other HCs, The Fox is a magical super hero. think sailor moon without the flamboyance. his magic comes from Zipp, the celestial spirit fox who has protected Todd since he was about 10 years old. Zipp’s magic is contained outside of his body in the fox necklace that Todd and Zipp share. When Todd transforms into the Fox, Zipp needs to be inside the necklace on Todd’s body. The first thing that appears is the mask, and then magic spins outwards from the necklace, coating his body with it. The suit allows healing in all the ares where the suit covers him. It’s not instant, but it’s mild enough to generally keep broken bones and internal bleeding from becoming a huge problem. In order to change out of the suit, The Fox must remove his necklace or his mask –– the Fox generally removes the mask as it’s far easier than removing the necklace from his suit. 

illusion. The Fox only has the ability to use illusion magic when he is fully covered in his suit. meaning that Todd’s identifying features, like his tattoos and piercings, will not disappear until his suit is fully formed. the whole process doesn’t take very long (between 1-2 seconds) but it’s long enough that if someone saw him do it, they could likely identify him later. in addition, Todd’s eyes go from their bright blue, to absolutely glowing and slitted like that of a fox. in addition, Todd’s filed down canines go from noticeably a different, pointed shape to a much longer and sharper point to resemble that of a fox.

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I’m gonna post spoilers of WW84 under the cut, because I did not like the movie and you all need to know why

So I’m gonna start out with what I liked about it, because honestly it was kind of good. Gal Gadot? Phenomenal, gorgeous, 10/10 I rewatched the first Wonder Woman and the woman loving side of my sexuality has reawakened. Costumes? I am not a fan of the 80s, but damn could I get behind every single outfit. I don’t even need to talk about the Amazons, they were beautiful, like I said, women. The cinematography was also quite good. 

But the first Wonder Woman movie was definitely better. 

WW84 started out fantastic. I loved the opening scene with young Diana, and it set up such a great concept for the movie. Would’ve been great if they stuck to that huh. Then we meet Kristen Wiig, who honestly I’ve never really liked. Maybe I haven’t seen her in enough stuff though, because I absolutely fell in love with Barbara. Especially the obvious gay subtext between her and Diana. All starting out phenomenally. There’s great setup for Diana to fall in love with Barbara, work out her love for Steve and the trauma she got from the war. I’d even go for a love triangle with Barbara, Diana, and Max. Then everything switches.

It feels like there were two different writers for the film. One writer set up a phenomenal plot line, a budding romance, and a storyline about healing from your past and moving on. Then the second writer scrapped all that and resurrected Steve. Don’t get me wrong, I loved Chris Pine in both Wonder Woman movies, and he was pretty funny in WW84, but his whole character just seemed to be there solely to put an end to the romance between Barbara and Diana. He played a role with very little impact. Honestly, I finished WW84 literally 5 minutes ago and I forgot Steve was even in the movie. All of a sudden there’s no plot. My whole family was confused. My dad said it was “just like a stereotypical 80s movie.” Where was the brilliant storyline that had started? Why are we skipping over what could have been a revolutionary film for a literal remake of Aladdin? (literally it’s just Aladdin. That’s the whole thing. Aladdin and queerbaiting) 

If we skip over the Aladdin bits (the entire plot line yes it’s as basic as it sounds) all there is is some forced relationship between Diana and Steve to cover up the blatant queerbaiting and, I would argue, homophobia. It’s so incredibly obvious that Barbara is in love with Diana, even though she apparently falls in love “every day, all the time” (which feeds into some harmful stereotypes about bisexuality, by the way), and yet the screenwriters try to play it off like Barbara just really admires her. I was 100% sure that Barbara was going to wish that Diana fall in love with her, but she instead wanted to be like Diana? Yes, she’s insecure, that was made blazingly obvious, but she was in love with Diana, and Diana had just told her how much she enjoyed Barbara just the way she is. Generally people don’t change what others, especially those they are attracted to, like about them. And there ends the romance. Not even a hint at the date the two went on, nothing about the feelings between the two. Steve shows up, and Barbara is no longer an interesting or relevant character. In fact, she’s killed at the end of the movie. Way to dive headfirst into the pool of kill your gays (electrocute them if you want to be vague about whether or not they’re actually dead). To top it off, Steve just is gone an hour after he was resurrected. Steve just showed up to ruin Diana’s relationship and mental health, cuz I’m sure it wasn’t at all traumatizing to lose the love off your life twice, the second time pretty much directly killing him. 

Other little things I’m pissed about:

1. Lack of diversity. The first Wonder Woman movie had an incredibly diverse cast, and WW84 had the only main character as a POC be the villain. 

2. We never learned more about the Amazons. Woah, they do the Olympics and don’t like cheating, so what? Where’s the deep delve into Amazonian culture that we got in the first film? Why didn’t Diana ever go back to Themyscira?

3. The whole plot is just Aladdin if the genie was evil. That’s it. I’m sure you’ve all seen those posts of “be careful if you meet a genie, they’re evil and manipulative”

4. There was almost no mythology. Nothing. Just 30 seconds of babbling about the “language of the Gods” and the “God of lies” no explanation, no backstory, just a throwaway explanation about how the wishing could vaguely go along with the theme. We didn’t even get any resolution about that? Considering Ares apparently killed all the Gods, I wasn’t really expecting any Godly intervention from whoever that God of lies was, but there was absolutely nothing about what happened to the rock. How did it get out of Max? Did every single person in the world take back their wish, cuz that’s unrealistic. If even one person kept their wish, what happened to the rock. It probably didn’t reform? What happened to the magic???

5. That beautiful suit of armor that’s in all the promo pics, posters, the most iconic part of the trailer? That was there for literally 10 minutes and built into the plot solely for the cameo in the end credits scene. And not even well? The armor was supposedly built to withstand the world? It was torn to shred in 30 seconds, in a fight against a woman with brand new powers she doesn’t know how to work and exactly zero fighting experience. A cheetah hybrid scientist destroyed that armor in 30 seconds flat and you expect me to believe it held back the whole of mankind?

6. Where’s the fun feminism of the first movie? No talk about how women are great? Two and a half hours and the best you can do is the villain beating up the dick who was catcalling and assaulting her and framing it as an evil thing? The entire movie Diana and Barbara were being catcalled and harassed by men who thought they’re gorgeous. Absolutely they don’t have to respond to these men. They don’t have to stick up for themselves to prove that they’re worthwhile. Good for them for ignoring the jerks. But when the only instance of a woman sticking up for herself in the whole film is framed as an evil deed, it’s a bit sketch.

7. The fight scene between Barbara and Diana at the end when Barbara is a Cats movie reject was incredibly boring and not at all riveting and iconic like the fight scenes in the first movie. In fact, every fight scene in WW84 was really flat. It felt like there was a lot of effort put into dampening Diana’s powers. In the first movie Diana was a dynamic and strong individual who had friends who, while not as powerful as her, were important to ending the conflict. In WW84 Diana did everything (except for stopping the mall heist) really poorly, and relied on Steve to get her out of nearly all of her tight spots. For how bad of a character he was, you’d think he wouldn’t do a lot in the movie, but he was constantly saving Diana. Then Diana couldn’t even do anything against Max, it was all the people reversing their wishes. Considering she literally killed a God in the first movie, you’d think she could do something about a man-rock.

tl:dr, it’s an Aladdin remake with queerbaiting and bad plot

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Who/how many characters will be in your fancast challenge? :D

So far, I’ve got 111 characters picked with actors and actresses, and at the rate of 1 per day (every day at 10 pm!), that gives me content until January, lol.

Here’s the list of characters I’ve fancast so far:

Reed Richards, Victor von Doom, Maya Lopez, Aaron Davis, Namor the Submariner, Amadeus Cho, Cyclops, Sue Storm, Noh-Varr, Madame Masque, Count Nefaria, Genis-Well, Hyperion, Angel, Teddy Altman, Phobos, Kate Bishop, Jessica Drew, Squirrel Girl, Miles Morales, Moonstone, Billy Kaplan, Tommy Shepherd, Prodigy, Princess Python, Barney Barton, Jacques DuQuesne, Buck Chisholm, Maynard Tiboldt, The Clown, Norman Osborn, Johnny Storm, Electro, Sentry, Tigra, Jubilee, Wolverine, Professor X, Magneto, Adam Warlock, Attuma, Manifold, Moon Knight, Beast, Nightcrawler, Ares, Balder, Annihilus, Silver Surfer, Havok, Azazel, Doctor Octopus, Dracula, Sin, Galactus, Mephisto, Beyonder, America Chavez, Hazmat, Black Bolt, Storm, Rogue, Iceman, Kitty Pryde, Blink, Hannibal King, Curtis Connor, Black Cat, Psylocke, Gambit, Emma Frost, Molecule Man, Lionheart, Mystique, Jean Grey, MODOK, White Tiger, Lady Dorma, Beta Ray Bill, Colossus, Cypher, Titania, X-23, Sabretooth, Red Wolf, Tiger Shark, Monica Chang, Gauntlet, Pyro, The Hood, Chaos King, Medusa, Man-Thing, Hercules, Rick Jones, Komodo, Danielle Moonstar, Namora, Sauron, Sandman, Kraven, Stryfe, Hope Summers, Vulcan, White Wolf, Abigail Brand, Harry Osborn, Jefferson Davis, Rio Morales, Amelia Chavez, Elena Chavez.

I’ve only genderbent one character because I knew exactly who I wanted to play them and for that to happen, I had to change their gender, but otherwise, I’m excited to show off who I’ve picked for most of these roles. 

So I hope you guys are excited, because I am! 

[fykadi]

120602 Genie AR Show -Backstage

Credit: Sensation

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Riot Games Gender Discrimination Case Update (2.25.2020)

In a previous post, I talked about the major 2018 gender discrimination case against Riot Games. This case has continued to be brought into present day, and new updates show that new lawyers have been hired for the plaintiffs. The new attorneys are Genie Harrison and Joseph Lovretovich. They have rescinded the settlement offer that the original attorneys have the case put on the table. It was reported that the previous representatives could have been colluding with Riot Games. With the new attorneys, they believes they could win as much as $400 million in compensation for the women who are bringing this case to light. 

As the case continues, Riot games says it has been committed to finding an outcome “justified by the underlying facts.” Dave Royse with Benzinga makes not that Riot said they believed the previous settlement ($10 million) was fair. They were set to make the deal in early February, but with the new counsel hired, Riot says the new estimate of $400 million is not justified. This $400 million is supposed to go towards the pay discrepancies the women at Riot faced compared to men at the company. What started as two women who worked at Riot in LA making a case about harassment and discrimination has now turned into a case that represents around 1,000 female employees at Riot (Royse 2020). 

As said before, it is no secret that sexism exists in the gaming industry. In many major sports industries, we see a large push for progress for equality in all regards. You see the US Women’s soccer team and the WNBA making headlines for their fight for gender pay equality. We commonly hear about the sexism and harassment that occurs on the ends of the NFL and NBA- rightfully upsetting people across the nation creating social media storms, but we hardly hear about this when it comes to eSports. I can’t even recall the last time I heard about eSports cases on the news. 

Riot’s statements since this development have been about the $400 million request being unjustified. Fans have yet to hear a satisfactory apology from the gaming giant as Riot has “assured” fans that issues of sexism and harassment “are not systemic issues at Riot.” 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/finance/news/legal-troubles-continue-for-riot-games-as-new-lawyers-pull-settlement-offer-in-gender-fairness-suit/ar-BB10nwO6

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                                          Episode 2: Uncovered  

                               -SUPER LONG POST. SPOILERS-

*There may be typos, incorrect spelling, and bad grammar due to me trying to rush this and episode 3. Bare with me plz. The amount of gifs made for this was overkill and will lighten them up in the next post. Also, I will be referring to these posts as commentary since that’s what they mostly are and not reviews/reactions. Without further ado:

-Fade in from black-

~Ah Haaa ahhh ahhh Ahhh Ahhhhhhh~

So Cinder’s still alive. Not surprised tbh because of the intro.

Wait. So you’re telling me. That the vault to one of the Relics, a vault that has a gate to another dimension, is now wide open to walk in now? Oz, how about a little bit of house keeping?  Oh I don’t know, maybe have some thicker walls or something???

Welp. That’s a shame. Another one bites the Dust. Poor lady didn't deserve that fate.

“We need to take the Relic to Atlas?”

I said it before, poor child had barely escaped now they have to go back.

Blake ready to throw Weiss under the bus LOL. I felt some snark coming from her haha.

“Ex-Heiress, actually.” That volume one throw back.

YANG IS ON BOARD THE “THROW THE WEISS UNDER THE BUS” TRAIN. Poor Weiss LOL. 

Just look at her.  ¯\_(~‿^)_/¯

The Lantern can answer any questions? Any 3 questions? So it’s like. Knowledge is power kind of thing? I guess you could say that. The Lantern’s magic is quite. Enlightening.

JESUS FUCk, NORA PLEASE.

OH MY GOD, NORA PLEASE. Your Yandere is showing.

Nora has the best characterization. So full of energy. So full of Mood.

Yang in there, Yang.

Oscar, the MVP, is on board the “Throwing People Under the Bus” Train, now featuring Ozpin.

“Do you really think Leo was the first? That he didn’t say those exact same words to me? I’m sorry, but you have to understand my behavior is backed by experience.”

I have to say Oz has it rough. Having lived multiple times only to have close allies betray him, multiple times he implies. I don’t blame him for walling himself off from others. But at the same time, his approach could be. Better? I’m not saying he should entirely trust Team RWBY, but he should really tell them all the important details of, well, everything, if he’s to lead them to stopping Salem in whatever the fuck she plans to do with the Relics.

Also shout out to Aaron Dismuke for such great voice acting on this part for Oscar/Ozpin. The way he said “Do you really think Leo was the first?” shook me.

What’s really strange about this part is that Ozpin forgot about the Relic. Like it’s very important to keep an eye on this thing right? I found it surprising that he didn’t realize he no longer had it on him for such a long time. Sure, he might have been distracted, but I feel like his priorities were kind of “Relic first” ya know?

Wtf, he’s still hiding more shit??? Oscar what are you doing.

“Her name is Jinn”? 

WHO IS “HER”? AND “JINN” LIKE A DJINN? LIKE. A GENIE?

If there was ever a time for a more mature/vulgar dialogue for Team RWBY, 

It would be, RIGHT ABOUT NOW.

 BECAUSE:

ITS. FUCKING. GENIE.

TEN THOUSSANNNNNNNDDDDD YEARRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSS CAN LEAVE SUCHA CRICK IN THE NECK. RUBY ROSE, YOU AINT NEVER HAD A FRIEND LIKE ME.

(I think this is just me but her eyes make me feel uncomfortable. I think its the lashes..??? They look SUPER huge???)

ME TOO RUBY. ME TOO.

Qrow, you don’t have to pretend to be so modest. 

So where did Cinder end up exactly? She’s still somewhere in Mistral but this looks like a very Black Market-y kind of place. Also Idk why but she looks good in those clothe- I just remembered she killed someone for them. Hm.

?????SPIDERMAN????

“Looks like your life’s savings.” “It was somebodies.”

I have to admit, that was a good line. Cute indeed.

“Little Miss Malachite”. I’ll be honest I totally forgot about the Little Miss Muffet rhyme. BUT MALACHITE. I can only think of 2 other specific twins with that last name in this show! But it might just be a coincidence... 

So. Okay. What I don’t understand is why is Cinder looking for RWBYJNR. She knows Raven is the Spring Maiden, but she doesn’t know that Raven gave Yang the Relic. Cinder was tossed off the edge before Yang even got down there. If anything Cinder should be looking for Raven since she might be the one with the Relic.

Hm but I guess if Raven betrayed Cinder, then Cinder could assume Raven was working with the opposing party. Hmm...

I get she got her ass whooped by Raven and is a bit jumpy, but Cinder, you’re basically an Avatar. You could wipe the floor with anyone in that building. It was implied that her powers got weakened after she crawled out of the water, but by how much? And was that even the Maiden’s power or her own semblance?

Information trade is a business. SO SOMEONE MIGHT BE LOOKING FOR CINDER.

So the first I want to bring up (with the ordering not being important) are the Malachite twins, Melanie & Miltiades Malachite. I bring this up first cuz I feel like this is the unlikely people or group looking for Cinder. Despite, again, both Little Miss and the Twins share a “last name”, I doubt they’re linked in any way. I mean one is here in Mistral while the other in Vale. The only connection the Twins would have with Cinder is Roman. And of course we see Roman’s hat fly by Cinder in the OP.

SO SECOND, which I believe is on most people’s mind is NEO. The next closest, and probably the closest person connected to Roman is probably the one looking for Cinder, since she, too, has worked for Cinder. And we don’t know if Neo actually knows what happened to Roman since she flew off the airship. And the only 2 people that might know would be Ruby Rose or Cinder Fall. And perhaps Neo has been trying to track down Ruby all the way to Mistral. But now that Ruby and the gang are leaving the continent, but Cinder is still in town, it might be easier to go after Cinder instead.

Just bring back my Neopolitan.

OKAY SO. JINN. GOD OF LIGHT. 3 QUESTIONS. But luckily, there’s 2 left. 

So, one, what the fuck Oz? Why you lying? WHAT HAPPENED TO ALL OF THE QUESTIONS ALREADY BEING USED UP???

Two: WHAT WAS THE FIRST QUESTION??? 

Three: GOD OF LIGHT??? Is this God one of the Brothers Grimm???

Again, I feel bad for Oz, but at the same time I still think he should’ve said more about, again, everything, to prevent

This. I understand keeping some deep dark secrets to yourself, but if the world is at jeopardy, then mayyybeee some of those secrets should be brought into light??? I mean look, Yang Weiss and Blake are already, and literally, up in arms. If Oz had shared more, then this situation couldve been avoided, or at the very least, diffused.

Also, Team ‘Protect Ruby Rose at ALL COSTS”

If I were Qrow, and I too, were kept in the dark, I would want to know more about everything as well. And I’m sure he trusts his niece to do the right thing.

That was quite a visceral scream.

Oz, what were you even planning to do to Ruby? Like???

Also looks like Ruby took the Red Pill cuz welcome to the fucking Matrix.

-Shameless self made gif insert- but then again arent all these gif self made?

SALEM. 

DID OZ LOCK HER UP IN THE TOWER? WHO IS SALEM REALLY?? MAY YOU SUMMON ME A CHEEZBORGER??? 

THESE ARE MY 3 QUESTIONS, JINN. PLEASE. IM HUNGRY.

Aside from answering virtually any question and granting people an AR replay, can Jinn do any other sort of magical things? Cuz if she can conjur up some food.  👌 👌 👌