#Oliver queen amv

[the-lincyclopedia]

8 and 48 please

Thanks for the ask!

8. What song would make a great fic (either to write or read)?

Oh my gosh, so many. Just scrolling through the ideas in my fic idea document:

"Black Tie" by Grace Petrie as a trans Check Please fic featuring nonbinary!Lardo, nonbinary!Shitty, trans man!Jack, and trans man!Bitty (I almost wrote this one, and I believe I've mentioned it here before)

"Afterglow" by Taylor Swift as Gen and Irene from the Queen's Thief (I wrote a parody of this song for that pairing, but a fic would also be good)

"Timshel" by Mumford and Sons as Sophos and Helen from the Queen's Thief, or honestly Helen and Gen (I also did a parody of this one and sort of referenced it in a drabble based on another song, but MORE)

"Enchanted" by Taylor Swift for pre-relationship Gen and Irene

"Prayer" by Morten Lauridsen for Irene and Gen post-miscarriage (I've touched on that topic in drabbles from Irene’s perspective, and Irene's perspective again, and also from Sophos's perspective, oddly enough, but always briefly, and I don't think I know enough about pregnancy loss to do the topic justice in a longer-form piece)

"You're On Your Own, Kid" by Taylor Swift as a modern AU of the Queen's Thief, featuring Irene’s first relationship (I've spitballed about this a bit on Discord and would be happy to do so here as well)

"The Vegan Song" by Grace Petrie as Boyfriend Material fic about Luc and Oliver

"London Boy" by Taylor Swift as a Red, White, and Royal Blue fic about Alex and Henry

"Exile" by Taylor Swift as a Lizzie Bennet Diaries fic about Darcy and Lizzie (with a focus on Darcy watching the videos with George Wickham--I was so tempted to learn how to do AMVs for this, but the effort-to-gratification ratio isn't worth it for me)

48. What's the last fic you read? Do you recommend it?

I reread the first several chapters of "No Matter How Small" by @dr-book last night, and yes, I absolutely recommend it.

Get in on the ask game!

[impala67-aka-baby]

Barriver + The Harold Song by Kesha just cuz...

[catastrophoebe]

did someone say dean bohemian rhapsody amv?

i wrote about my process under the cut, if you’re curious! <3

okay hi hello! i wanted to explain a bit about my process behind this video, bc i put a lot of thought into the narrative of it (even if it seems a bit convoluted in execution lol) and i thought it might be interesting to someone (?). credentials: i received the ap lit. award from my school.

i first started by reading about the meaning behind the lyrics of bohemian rhapsody. turns out there’s no definitive answer! freddie mercury refused to say what it was about (other than relationships). the main interpretations i took into consideration were 1) it’s an allusion to goethe’s faust, in which faust, dissatisfied with his life, makes a pact with the devil at a crossroads, exchanging his soul for good looks, boundless opportunity, and the ability to do whatever he wants (the faustian idea being that in order to fully develop, we must flirt with danger but hold onto a sense of higher purpose). 2) the most literal interpretation is that the song is about a murder and an execution. the narrator confesses to a murder, is put on trial, and either escapes or gets executed (an allusion to camus’ the stranger). tying interpretations 1 and 2 together, queen explained once that the song is about a young man who has accidentally killed someone and (like faust) sold his soul to the devil. on the night before his execution, he calls for god (“bismillah”), and with the help of angels, gets his soul back. (hellooooo) 3) most simply, some believe the song is mercury’s veiled reference to coming out.

to me, the progression of the narrative is: the narrator has made peace with his life even though it isn’t ideal ➞ [turning point] ➞ narrator commits “the murder” (but he regrets it! if he hadn’t done it, his life would’ve stayed the same. satisfactory.) ➞ he must deal with the consequences of his actions (he dies, leaving his old self behind) ➞ he is reborn (does he want to be? he thinks he deserves to die, but god won’t let him. or something.) to translate this into dean’s narrative, i tried to do the following: dean has made a reluctant sort of peace with his life esp. following john’s death ➞ sam gets killed [the turning point] ➞ dean sells his soul, essentially “killing” himself ➞ he must come to terms with the fact that he is going to die ➞ he dies ➞ cas saves him (at first dean thinks he deserves to stay in hell, but cas teaches him to break free from that narrative, to come to terms with and accept himself). you’ll also notice i alluded to interpretation 3 a lot with dean “lying to himself,” “facing the truth,” etc. (and with lilith saying “you’re still gonna die. you’re still gonna burn,” because the post that says “olive from ant farm did you just call dean a f*g?” lives rent-free in my head). the whole thing’s kinda messy, but consider everything a double entendre. for example, i wanted “you’re lying to these people and to me...” to represent both the fact that he was lying about how he felt about sam’s death and later himself dying in acting so cavalier and also that he was lying about his identity (his sexualityyyy).

i also broke the lyrics down by verse. intro: the narrator is trapped in his reality. he doesn’t want to be pitied. he adopts a passive outlook in his grief. (dean coming to terms with his feelings after john’s death and his general grief) verse 1: the narrator commits the “murder” and feels regret (dean sells his soul but comes to realize he doesn’t want to die) verse 2: the narrator faces the consequences of his actions (dean realizes too late that he doesn’t want to die, and thus goes to hell). i didn’t write any notes on the following verses, just that the next verse marked cas’ introduction, saving dean. with verse 4 (and the line “i don’t deserve to go to hell”), i wanted to convey that cas taught dean to realize his worth and that he didn’t deserve to die/be in hell.

other notes: i stuck specifically to kripke-era footage mainly to keep it visually cohesive and also just to narrow it down for me (read: i was too lazy to color grade and i’m a kripke-era supremacist). if you’re curious about the notes i took, here’s a pic! i copied the lyrics into a google doc, split the lines into how i wanted to split the shots, and printed it out. in an ideal world i meant to map out what shots to use in blue and audio in red but i got bored with it and pretty much only took notes on the lyrics. i don’t usually take notes (i WISH i had the patience, but i always end up just trying to figure out the video during the editing process), but i knew that i wanted to give this one a lot of time and thought.

if anyone read this far i want to kiss you on the mouth

[surveys-at-your-service]

Survey #394

“just want one thing  /  just to play the king  /  but the castle’s crumbled and you’re left with just a name  /  where’s your crown, king nothing?”

Do you have your ears pierced more than once? Yeah; I have two in my earlobes and my right tragus pierced. I used to have a cartilage and anti-tragus piercing, but they closed when I had to take them out at the hospital. -_- Do you use an electric toothbrush? Yep. Have you ever seen a queen bee outside its hive? I don't believe so? Have you ever used Duolingo? No. Do you think the number 13 is unlucky? No. Which Clue (or Cluedo) character is your favourite? I always played Scarlet because I thought she was pretty. Do you have any novelty ice cube trays? No. Have you ever had a bad experience meeting a bf’s/gf’s parents? No. Do you get sick of eating turkey during the holidays? I don't eat turkey because I don't like it. I have honey spiral ham instead. Have you ever danced on a table? No. Did you have a lot of fun as a little kid? Yeah. Is there someone you can talk to all day, never running out of stuff to say? Some days. Ham or turkey? Ham. Would you rather eat nothing but fruits or nothing but cheese sandwiches? Fruit. What’s the last song you sung along to? I think Shinedown's "Get Up" while I was in the car. You get to be in any tv series or movie. (old/new) What are you choosing? Let's seeee... maybe Wonderland! Do you meditate? No; it actually stresses me out because I can't completely clear my head. What’s your go-to song when you’re angry? "Headache" by Motionless In White is a good one. What do you think about the most? My weight, honestly. It's at least an itching thought in my head at ALL times. Just being able to feel that I'm overweight and simply glimpsing a fatty part of my body is so, so upsetting. I usually look in the mirror to see if my face is slimmer whenever I pass one, or I'll grasp a part of my body to just feel if I've lost weight there. I could really go on and on about this, but I'd rather not, given it's depressing me talking about it. Have you ever visited any celebrity gravesites? No. How do you feel about archaeology? It's extremely fascinating to me. Any animals whose behaviors you find particularly interesting? ALL animals! Meerkats, however, quite obviously top my list. I love love love social animals, and their behaviors and deep connections remind me of just how human animals really can be, but honestly better half the time. What are your thoughts on gun control? There MUST be reform. I don't think entirely taking away the right to bear arms is the answer, but there needs, needs, NEEDS to be some serious tidying up regarding it. I believe it should be much more difficult to legally obtain a firearm with very extensive background checks and things of the like. I firmly do believe it would help SOME to prevent gun violence. Nothing is ever going to completely stop it unless firearms just cease to exist, but anything that helps reduce it is worth it. Would you have a big cat (like a tiger) for a pet if you could? Absolutely not. Big cats are extremely dangerous with strong hunting instincts, and besides putting my life at risk, I am not forcing a large animal into a small space. Do you like animals better than most humans? Sure as hell do. What simple things in life bring you the most joy? Hearing birds chirping in the morning, crickets and toads at night, starting my soda for the day (rip), watching snow fall, feeling a cool breeze on a nice day with the windows open, my pets wanting to cuddle... just to name a few. I massively appreciate the small things, so I could make this a very long list. What are your favorite smells? Cinnamon rolls, coffee, fresh baked bread, lilac, honeysuckles, etc. Ever found anything cool at a thrift store? What was it? Yeah! I've found some dragon figurines I use for decor, but the absolute coolest has to be this shipwreck lamp that I bought. I love flea markets. How do you find new music to listen to when you want it? YouTube recommendations, usually. Do you like all those dystopian future books/movies? They're all right. If you collect anything, what is your favorite piece of that collection? I collect two types of things: meerkat-oriented and Silent Hill stuff. My favorite part of my meerkat collection is Rebel, my super cute plushy that Jason got me. I slept with it for years and even now that we're done, I still hold the little guy very dear to me. My favorite SH piece I have is a limited edition, Japanese flyer for Silent Hill: Revelation that I won in a giveaway. How did you meet your significant other (if you have one)? N/A How did you meet your best friend? Via YouTube. Your favorite place to be aside from your home? Sara's house. Do you have any favorite books you’d like to have signed by the author? It'd be dooooope if I could have Tim Clutton-Brock sign my copy of Flower's biography. Do you like any board games or card games? I mean yeah. Not a lot, but some. What is your least favorite beverage? Of the things I've tried, probably black coffee. Do you like Breaking Benjamin? I do! What kind of music do you like? Metal, rock, alternative, and indie. Do you like guys with long hair? Yes. Have you ever seen an elephant? Yes. How many people of the opposite sex have you told you loved them? One, if you mean romantically. Do you and your mom get along? Yeah, we're really close. Have you ever had to change your phone number? Twice that I recall. I got a creepy text once, and another with threats. Ever been bitten by a spider? Not to my knowledge. When you were little did you jump in puddles? Oh, absolutely. Bugs: Cool or gross. Even though I'm scared of some of them, they're certainly still cool. Well, most. Do you wear a toe ring? No, I don't find those attractive at all. Have you ever had to babysit before? Twice, even though I didn't want to. Do you actually eat your fortune cookie, if you get one? Yeah, I like 'em. What's your favorite thing about cats? I enjoy how calm and independent they are. Salt, or pepper? I like both, but I prefer to have salt. Think of an ex. What's his favorite color? Jason's were green and purple. Which is better, the taste, or smell of coffee? I only like the smell. What item appears the most in your room? Meerkat stuff. Liquid eyeliner, is good, or totally sucks? My hands are WAY too shaky for that. Has a stray dog ever tried to bite you? No. Do you currently have any bug bites? No. Do you multitask well? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Do you know what an "AMV" is? Yes, because I used to make them and am considering getting back into it. What’s one award show you have to watch every year? None. Who do you like more: the Batman or the Joker? The Joker. Have you ever had a pet rock? I don't recall, actually? I might have as a little kid. Haha, there was one April Fool's Day that Mark sold rocks with his mustached "M" on them, and I SO wanted one. He gave all the earnings to a charity that I can't remember, so that also really made me wanna get one, but yeah, I was NOT asking Mom for even a small amount of money for a rock, haha. She woulda been so fucking confused. Do you know anyone with a lazy eye? Knew, rather. Did your parents let you have pets when you were a kid? Yes. What band was on the last band t-shirt you wore? Ummmm... I'm not sure. Maybe Korn? What’s the last movie you watched at a friend’s house? Elf, I believe? Do you have any tattoos on your arms? Yep. Do you own a teapot? No. Did you have a GI Joe when you were a kid? No. What is the origin of your last name? Irish. Do you ever use the "n"-word? NO. What piercing do you like most on the opposite sex? It would depend on the person, but probably some sort of lip ring(s). What is your salad dressing of choice? Ranch, or the kind from Olive Garden. Have you ever written anything longer than 10 pages? Yes. I wrote a massive essay on toxic masculinity during my last college attempt. I got WAY more into it than I thought I would.

[skelosfangs]

Warrior cat Generator (2.0 ver.)

So if you’re one of my earliest followers you may remember i did something like this a few years back, well i decided to bring it back because i was bored, and I had lots of fun with this sooo…

here are my results btw:

My name is kindleice and im a loner who was a former deputy that was exiled for reasons and from a clan i won’t speak about, im a long furred gray tabby with amber eyes, battle scars and a nicked ear.

Bold your results:

Afiliation: What month were you born in?

january-february: Thunderclan.

march-april: Shadowclan.

may-june: Windclan.

july-august: Riverclan.

september-october: Skyclan.

november-december: Other_________

Rank: How many warriors books have you read (mangas, guides, super editions, etc…)?

70+: Starclan warrior,

60+: Leader.

50+: Deputy.

40+: Medicine cat.

30+: Elder.

20+: Warrior/Queen.

10+: Apprentice.

1+: Kit.

Pelt color(base): What’s your favorite kind of weather?

Rainy: black  Cloudy: grey  Sunny: ginger/red  Snowy: white  Windy: brown  Partially coudy: golden/cream.

Markings: What’s your favorite arc? (can be more than one).

Dawn of the Clans: Colorpoint.

Prophecies Begin: Tabby.

New Prophecy: Spotted tabby.

Power of Three: White patches.(if already white, then patches of any other color)

Omen of the Stars: Tortieshell. (base color + red/black accordingly)

A Vision of Shadows: Other____________

Eye color: Wats your favorite kind of herb?

Catmint: Violet.

Watermint: Green.

Horsetail: Bright green.

Yarrow: Yellow.

Marigold: Amber.

Poppy: Dark amber.

Juniper: Blue.

Borage: Odd eyes (each a different color)

Extras: Have you ever?….

Dawn warriors fan art: long fur.

Written warriors fan fiction: ear tufts.

Made a warriors AMV/PMV: battle scar(s).

Made a warriors OC: Thorn/ear nick(s)

Made a fan clan: short/missing tail.

Roleplayed warriors: missing eye.

Named a pet after a warrior cat: other________

Name: First letter of your name is the prefix and first letter of your last name is the suffix (if you’re a leader, kit or apprentice change your suffix accordingly, you know the drill).

A: apple, ant, amber, ash, antler, adder, aspen, acorn, arch, alder.

B: blue, berry, bracken, bramble, bee, buzzard, black, bright, bounce, bark, boulder, blossom, brindle, badger, beeatle, bird, brich, bat, brown, blizzard, breeze, beech, briar, bristle.

C: cinder, cream, clear, coal, cherry, cloud, cold, copper, cedar, curl, clover, crouch, crow, claw, cricket, clever, chive, claw, cone cypress.

D: dove, dawn, daisy, dark, deer, dusk, dew, drift, dust, dapple, duck, dry, dim, dapple, drizzle.

E: echo, ember, ebony, eel, eagle, egg, ear, eye, eyes.

F: feather, flower, fawn, forest, fall, fly, finch, fire, flame, fern, flint, fox, frost, fallow, freckle, freeze, flowing, ferret, frog, fuzzy, fluffy, fennel, fog, foam, foggy, flower, fin, fish, foot, fur, face, fallen, flight.

G: golden, gorse, goose, gray, green, ginger, grass, grim.

H: holly, hollow, honey, hop, half, hail, heavy, heron, hawk, hay, hare, hazel, heather, heart, hoot, hatch, haven, hickory.

I: ice, ivy, insect, inch.

J: jay, jagged, jump, jaw, juniper.

K: kestrel, kink, kick, kindle.

L: long, lithe, little, lake, leopard, lion, loud, lightning, lily, larch, lark, lichen, leaf, lizard, low, lily, log, leg, leap, light.

M: moth, mallow, minnow, moon, morning, molted, marsh, maple, mist, mole, moss, mud, mouse, milk, mint, mumble, munch, maggot, meadow, marigold, mottle, mask.

N: nettle, night, noisy, newt, needle, nectar, nut, nose.

O: owl, one, oak, otter, olive, ocean, oat.

P: pebble, pickle, pinch, plum, plump, pine, patch, poppy, pear, pounce, pearl, petal, peach, pigeon, pepper, puddle, pool, patch, pelt, pad, pale.

Q: quiet, quivering, quick, quiver, quail.

R: rose, rat, river, robin, red, river, rowan, ragged, running, russet, rock, rolling, rush, reed.

S: snake, silver, slim, slow, sleek, sand, seed, snow, sorrel, squirrel, spotted, spike, speckle, soot, storm, sun, stone, small, spider, song, sweet, swift, shrew, sparrow, splash, shell, sedge, stumpy, starling, stream, sunny, stripe.

T: trout, thunder, thistle, twist, thrush, turtle, tall, tawny, twig, tiny, talon, tiger, toad, torn, thorn, tangle, tail, tuft, tooth, toe.

U: (free to choose)

V: viper, vole, vixen, vine, violet.

W: white, willow, water, wild, wren, wood, worm, wolf, web, whisker, weasel, wet, wasp, woolly, whorl, wave.

Y: yellow, yell, yowl, yawn, yew.

Z: (free to choose)

Reblog/put you results in the tags (you can even add a backstory if you want)!!

[impala67-aka-baby]

So, here's another of my shitty amv edits...