#Prohibition-era

[gauricmi]

Absinthe: Unraveling the Mystique of the Green Fairy

Absinthe, often shrouded in mystery and intrigue, has captivated the imagination of artists, writers, and enthusiasts for centuries. From its origins in Switzerland to its controversial reputation in the 19th century, exploring the history and allure of absinthe unveils a fascinating tale of art, culture, and craftsmanship.

The Origins of Absinthe: Absinthe traces its roots back to the late 18th century in Switzerland, where it was first concocted as a medicinal elixir by a French doctor named Pierre Ordinaire.

Derived from botanicals such as wormwood, anise, and fennel, absinthe quickly gained popularity for its purported therapeutic properties and unique flavor profile.

The Rise of the Green Fairy

In the 19th century, Absinthe experienced a surge in popularity, particularly among artists and writers in France and throughout Europe.

Dubbed the "Green Fairy" for its emerald hue and alleged hallucinogenic effects, absinthe became synonymous with bohemian culture and creative inspiration.

The Absinthe Controversy

Despite its widespread appeal, absinthe soon became embroiled in controversy due to concerns over its supposed psychoactive properties and association with societal ills.

In the early 20th century, absinthe was banned in several countries, including France, Switzerland, and the United States, leading to its prohibition and underground status for decades.

Absinthe Renaissance

In recent years, absinthe has experienced a resurgence in popularity as artisanal distillers revive traditional production methods and rekindle interest in this storied spirit.

With its complex flavors, ritualistic preparation, and rich cultural heritage, absinthe continues to enchant aficionados and newcomers alike, reclaiming its place as a beloved libation in the world of spirits.

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[grandpaswagger]

Smokey Filled Speak Easy

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Smokey Filled Speak Easy

In the dim-lit alley of the soul's bazaar,

Where jazz and jive spill from ajar,

We tap our feet, snap fingers, under stars,

And speak in verses, raw and without pause.

The city breathes, a living, pulsing beat,

Its heart a drum, its voice a saxophone,

We weave through streets, our words a rhythmic feat,

In sync with life, yet distinctly our own.

We are the scribes of midnight's whispered tales,

Our ink, the dreams that dance in smokey air,

Each line is a track on which our spirit sails,

A journey deep, beyond the skin, we dare.

So let us write, with passion as our guide,

A beat poem, where our truths can't hide.

Then we'll take this magic carpet ride,

Sail across the earth’s air, standing in pride.

POTD - May 25, 2024

2024 © William Darnell Sr

All rights reserved.

Year Posted 2024

Source - PoetrySoup™

(The moral rights of the author asserted.)

Smokey Filled Speak Easy (poetrysoup.com)

[jerich0two]

Surprise! It's not Hazbin Hotel, shock horror... but happy pride month! I like this Mordecai headcanon (edit: I've since been told that it's canon!)

[a-dream-seeking-light]

wanimal

[community-stuff]

I’ve talked about this before, but just- the way seasons five and six have so many jokes about spin-off shows, the way that episodes repeatedly end with “so what’s the message here?”, the way that the allusions get forced back into reality- like the show is itself asking “why am I still here. Why is a show about a community college going on for six seasons”

Cause we’re not grounded in Abed’s desire to connect anymore. The genre bending stuff isn’t an attempt to better understand and communicate difficult concepts, its escapism. It’s an attempt to step away from the world of the show to something better. We’re not grounded by Abed anymore. We’re grounded by Jeff.

Jeff’s the one who’s asking “why am I still here. Why have I been in a community college for six years.” And in the same way the reality of the show used to bend to Abed (like us seeing everything in claymation when he does, instead of from another perspective) it now bends to Jeff, now reflects his feelings of desperation to get out of here

I truly feel that Jeff doesn’t become the ‘main’ character until season 5. Before that, it’s Abed.

In fact, I’d say that the switch happens when Troy leaves. That’s the last time we see the world bend to Abed’s perspective without mocking it. Cause the world is now grounded in Jeff, and he’s an asshole

[bonnies-trash-corner]

prohibition louigan..

I imagine the context behind it is planning a heist or something...

I'm actually really into how this turned out!!

[uraharashouten]

It's 2024, and the ponytail is real.

It's been nearly two decades since the end of main canon, and nearly one since No Breaths from Hell. If Kubo won't give my boy a glow-up, so help me, I will.

[scavengedluxury]

Atlantic City, 1929. From the Budapest Municipal Photography Company archive.

[thebarroomortheboy]

PAUL MUNI (Tony Camonte), ANN DVORAK (Cesca Camonte) and GEORGE RAFT (Guino Rinaldo) in SCARFACE (1932) | dir. Howard Hawks

[kotamagic]

So... I just watched the new Lackadaisy animation, and I can't decide which cat I like more...

Shy and psycho...

...or Happy and Psycho

[allgremlinart]

idk if season 2 was soooo bad why did it have Mako getting called an incel by goons on a boat ? riddle me that.

[qlala]

madly scribbling a coldflash water for elephants AU do NOT text. (unless it’s about the coldflash water for elephants AU. then text)

[a-dream-seeking-light]

bangsanghyeok  @rangbangs

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diving down into my drafts (which i use to store future reblogs) and discovered that this was flagged during the prohibition era.  oddly enough @myglorydayswon‘s reblog of it isn’t flagged, yet it gets tripped again as soon as i reblog it.  op has been inactive since 2019 so the odds of getting him back here just to appeal one of his posts is unlikely.  if this were posted by him now it probably wouldn’t get flagged, especially if he put a community label on it.  i can’t use community labels in the legacy editor so we’ll see how this goes.  at one point when you clicked the “missing community label” button it would just apply a community label for you., but then it started just flagging your post instead so i don’t know what will happen here.  

[autumnmobile12]

Defying the Volstead Act: Illicit Affairs

“We came to America for a better life and what did we find?  Enforced sobriety.” ~ Trevor Belmont

Castlevania Prohibition AU

I’m having way too much fun with this one.  Alucard is too powerful, Sypha is adorable, and Trevor’s just done.  Definitely gonna be drawing more characters in this au, stay tuned!

[delusionaldeity-b]

Neteyam and Aonung, based on my friend's Avatar prohibition era AU lol <3

(my friend actually imagined them in human form in this AU, but i didnt realize that at the moment when i drew this (1 year ago wow)...)

[cryscendo]

Fic: Mix Ink With Water

Fic summary: Blaine was certain that Kurt could entertain. He watched the way that Kurt gently held the metallic neck of the Carbon microphone stand with one hand, caressing it so intimately close that his lips were just shy of brushing against the metal grille. Blaine was reasonably entranced by the pure level of subtle showmanship that Kurt possessed.

So few have ever captivated Blaine the way Kurt did, and he’ll be damned if he lets someone like that go so easily.

Read chapter 1 on AO3