#OPINION

[escespace]

"So you're not an idiot, that was another lie."

It's Arthur's way of asking if the Merlin he knows is really him.

[hotpockets-pdf]

Id like to talk about the dunmeshi anime;

Ive been watching anime for over half my lifetime, which admittedly isn't very long, but id like to think Ive watched enough to know what Im talking about.

Ive been a strict sub-only watcher for new animes since around 2018-2019. Because the dubs were just 𝙗𝙖𝙙. nearly unwatchable for me. I couldn't handle any of the popular animes. MHA, Demon Slayer, AoT, etc.

And the reason is not that the voice actors are bad, they are incredible, it's that these American/ English men just do not sound like teenagers. And I feel that this is only a more recent development? I don't have this problem with any anime from before the early 2010s. Maybe a few here and there but not nearly as many as nowadays.

Thats why I was so impressed with dunmeshi. Not only do you have new, fresher voices, they sound NATURAL. Damien Haas, who I've watched on Smosh for years, fucking KILLED IT. Not to mention Emily Rudd as Marcille, i was so surprised when I found out it was her voice I was hearing!

And all because it's a story about ADULTS. not a ragtag group of 14-16 year old kids like so many shows are now.

This is the first anime I've watched in awhile. I usually just rewatch my favorites... I've been burnt out on watching new stuff for years. But I had heard so many good things about dunmeshi, plus I wanted to see Damien's acting chops outside of Smosh. I'm so glad I picked it up. It really gave me a glimpse of possibility for the next wave of voices. It's so nice to be able to put a show on in the background without having to read lmfaooo.

Beyond that, however, I can't think of another anime that is about adults, but full of so much whimsy. Part of the problem for me is that I cant find any fun anime that isn't centered around romance or slice of life. Or it just isnt nearly as well written. I think Fairytail is a great example of an anime that's super fun... but not the best in terms of plot and writing. It's very good, just a little too long and juvenile after 150+ episodes.

I want to watch more of these shows, that don't take themselves too seriously, but craft a beautiful and heartwarming story that leaves you happier than when you started. (and maybe with more appreciation for food).

Anyway, in conclusion, I'm so happy I decided to watch dunmeshi. I hope that more of these type of projects will appear, or that I'll find more of them from the past. In the meantime, I'll be avoiding dubbed shounen like the plague. I'm so impressed, (and proud, I love seeing people succeed at their craft), with the dub cast of dunmeshi. Everyone on that team is incredible, and I hope they get many more roles and projects.

If you read all of this, thank you for listening to my rant! if you have any recommendations or thoughts, Id love to hear them :)

[teashh]

In the middle of watching the last episode of The Pitt and Dr Langdon; you CANNOT speak to DR ROBBY that way. APOLOGISE to him right now. Dr Robby is giving you a second chance. QUITE LITERALLY. In patient programme is the best thing he can do for you and you're bring up his meltdown? I know you're displacing but NOT COOL MAN

And Dr Santos; okay I can fuck with you a little bit. Showing empathy; FINALLY. Yay

Dr king is still the best.

[botslayer]

I choose to believe that mural was painted in like the 50s or something to stop communism.

When working with others, do you ever put in gags that only the rest of the team would get? Maybe even something solely for your own sake?

"8 olives" on the school cafeteria menu was an inside joke between my friends and I, started by my friend Bri (who did a lot of the BGs including the one the menu is in)

"School McSchool Memorial School" was also a dumb ass bit that me, Bri and our friend Raj riffed on for way too long when I pitched my boards to them for the first time.

We were going on about the school just having weird lore and a convoluted history that doesn't really make sense and also has stupid murals around it like this

(drawn by bri)

[divinityzeproxy]

I’m sorry but her shows are WAY too ass to pull the “separate the art from the artist” card 😬

[1katsyn]

I feel like Mizisua is really in the shadow because of Ivantill and i teensy bit i believe that the creator MIGHT just give Ivantill a bit more attention bcuz at the end of the day all of us would want sum more money or sum more attention to what weve created but,, We have Mizisua content yet it feels so little since Ivantill is in the spotlight but anyways

Mizi ever since she met Sua she looked drawn to her and like wanted to be there for her. Maybe she understood but mostly not how bad Sua was treated no matter that she just wanted and wanted to be with Sua either way. She was so sad and even cried when it was time for them to part even tho they saw each other for not too long of a time. Notice tho that Sua became curious about Mizi in that short time too, it seemed like a connection and i really think Sua was looking forward to seeing Mizi again. Sua looked genuinely happy with Mizi and the fact that Mizi tried to do whatever it took to see Sua have a smile on her face WHILE having fun herself too, and it shows how well they worked together. Sua was gentle and caring since she was a child towards Mizi still, and growing up next to each other and having to keep Mizi in the dark while she seemed so happy with Sua must have taken Sua some real emotional strength, like we know how she was on the verge of tears holding them back the moment before she died. It wasnt the best thing to do and i know Sua didnt want to her to suffer nor wanted to see her die but when you're stuck in such a world she made everything to keep her dearest alive and so far it worked. Sua might be upset yet happy knowing that Mizi is alive but the trauma she lives must hurt Sua too since we saw how sad Sua was whenever she saw Mizi upset or crying. Oh Mizisua only if you were as loved too THEY NEED EVEN MORE ATTENTION

[very-straight-blog]

So Silco, Vander and Felicia were friends. The relationship between Silco and Vander crumbled after Felicia's death on the bridge (s1 ep1), but at this point the girls are already quite grown up. Could it be that Silco and Vander have been involved in their upbringing all these years? That's why they approach Vander so calmly on the bridge - they know him. Could Powder have thrown herself into Silco's arms in ep3 because she somehow remembered him and by that time he was the only member of her family?

[lokavisi]

Loki's been sending me on this kind of journey a *lot*, and as emotionally tumultuous as this process can be at times, I have always found it to be worth it. I always promote a healthy dose of skepticism and an open mind when it comes to spirituality. I can struggle with it, don't get me wrong, but I ultimately believe it's good to really check in with yourself every so often and contemplate your core beliefs and values.

Hey, don't be afraid of things that challenge your faith. Seriously, don't.

Either they'll give you a new perspective on things, or you'll become more secure and confident in your current beliefs. But avoiding the hard questions leaves you in an echo chamber with half-baked ideas and an insecurity in yourself. Step out of your comfort zone so you have room to grow.

[in4newz]

Follow us: Bluesky, Threads

[screaming-in-the-corner]

Something you need to remember is that journalistic photographers are still artists at heart. When you are providing a source of information that is to be seen as "the truth" you are going to frame things to look a certain way.

You will publish the ones that look like what you want. The framing of Luigi Mangione's transportation is incredibly evocative of paintings of Jesus being arrested. It also (not so) coincidentally is often the framing of a hero being captured for the greater good.

This is ON PURPOSE. Do not discredit the artist by calling it a mistake. This was on purpose. The artist supports him and is framing him as a hero.

No matter how much corporate news may attempt to drown out the support for Mangione, artists always have the ear of the people. A picture is worth a thousand words, isn't it?

[nyancrimew]

OPINION: stop studying cybersecurity because of me

im trying to get u into activism, not college

[lokavisi]

I second this with addendum that sacrifices shouldn't be made at the expense of your health and wellbeing. Sacrifices need to be of importance and have meaning, yes, but working out to the point of extreme exhaustion isn't healthy. Spending hours in prayer and ignoring your other mundane duties and self-care all the time isn't healthy. Putting yourself through emotional struggle that leads to trauma isn't healthy. You have to be alive and well to offer anything to the gods or other spirits. Offer gifts with value and meaning for you. Don't put yourself in a precarious or unhealthy space. <3

special reminder that sacrifices take many forms and don’t always require the death of something necessarily.

We live in a capitalistic society where money directly correlates with survival. Spending your hard earned money on supplies or offerings is most definitely a valid sacrifice. Most people do not have the means or skill to go out and properly/respectfully offer up an animal. The action of hunting, slaying and recycling is not relevant to most modern people anymore. We don’t hunt in fields anymore, but we do hunt for bargains at the grocery store. We do labor at our jobs for money. We exchange that labour for produce, meat, fruit, veggies and cream. Don’t feel like you’re cheating by offering a store bought steak to your deities just because you didn’t personally butcher the cow yourself. This all still counts even if it seems non traditional.

Time is a sacrifice. Dedicating hours to creating a piece of art for your deity, a song, a poem, or studying with them can count as a sacrifice of time. Time is a form of currency. Every living moment you spend honouring your Gods is a sacrifice.

Emotional turmoil or struggle can also be considered a sacrifice. Doing intense shadow work that brings you to tears but also allows you to overcome your struggles can definitely count as an emotional sacrifice, or a sacrifice of self comfort.

Working out and training your body is also a sacrifice of comfort, you’re literally offering pain and struggle up to your Lords as proof that you are willing to overcome adversity to become stronger and healthier. That is a sacrifice, one that most people (myself included) have a very hard time preforming.

A lot of our relationships with our deities revolve around transactions, giving offerings for example in exchange for blessings. Remember that even if you don’t have something physical to offer right now, there are always things that can be sacrificed or offered to the Gods that go beyond the physical. When we willingly put ourselves through strife in an effort to make positive changes in our lives we are making sacrifices. A part of us must be killed to create space for something new. Your Gods see your efforts and cherish them, do not underestimate their value.

[pinballopinions]

Reblog for larger sample size please, I really want to know!

[lyricthecat-12]

I urgently needed to talk about the last scene between Sonic and Shadow in the third movie, because I think what they did is simply beautiful. 🥹💙❤️🖤

Before Sonic 3 came out, there was debate over who would be the one to change Shadow's mind since at that point, there was no solid indication that Amy or Rouge would appear. I was a fan of the idea that maybe they'd have Jojo be the one to remind Shadow of Maria's wish, since she was an established character from the start and fits the profile like a cheerful, caring, and optimistic girl.

However, seeing that in the end they made it so that Sonic was the one who talked to Shadow and convinced him to fight to save the world, surprised me and at the same time fascinated me infinitely more. Because they managed to make the change organic by connecting it with narrative elements that were also raised and developed from the beginning; Sonic's grief over losing Longclaw and his paternal relationship with Tom, making this moment something special and significant for both of them:

It is a moment of connection and understanding between two people who have lost the person who was once the most important in their lives, who loved them when no one else did and gave them a home,

That for a long time they had to deal alone with the pain and guilt of having been the trigger for their deaths but, as they emphasize in the film, While Sonic was able to find a family that would love him and help him get better and cope with that pain, Shadow was alone and the only person he interacted with after awakening, only manipulated him in order to fulfill his revenge.

Until this moment, where Shadow finally meets someone who not only knows his pain perfectly but has also learned to move forward and not let it corrupt him even in the most difficult moments, and who in turn motivates him to do the same.

All of this contributes fantastically to their connection, as it is no longer just that their personalities and ways of acting are opposite, but also the way in which their stories correlate and at the same time distinguish each other, creating a new and emotional parallelism between them: They are two sides of the same coin, two extremes that ultimately come together to bring out the best in each other.

Which is beautifully reflected throughout the final battle. Sonic and Shadow display effortless synergy, supporting each other, backing each other up, and even casually joking around.

A good reminder of the great chemistry and dynamism they used to have years ago. Unlike now that they make it seem like Shadow barely tolerates Sonic, before they both had a friendly rivalry where they respected each other, valued each other and helped each other without problem. And I'm really glad the movie brought back some of that dynamic and reflected it in such a natural and fun way, and I hope that continues for future SCU projects instead of sticking to the current direction.

And I'm not just saying this because I'm a fan of Sonadow, but because I genuinely believe that this is the most natural direction for their relationship after all this time.