#Science party is so underrated

[technicalgator]

Guess what my bestie got me into…

Growing up strictly as a console baby I never had the luxury to play TF2 on PC. Now I get to enjoy these blorbos hehe

[supergraphicgirl81]

With A Little Help From My Friends ⋆⁺₊❅.

Carlos Sainz ༘ ⋆｡⚠︎ ˚

Formula 1 college hockey team social media AU! Instagram Edition

The tight-knit college hockey team, the Silver Blades, run by team captain Max Verstappen, isn't just about scoring goals—it's a chosen family. On and off the ice, the team has each other's backs, whether that's through college assignments, throwing awesome parties, or winning the championship together. Follow these overworked, tired, college students as they post through their day-to-day life.

With A Little Help From My Friends Masterlist ⋆｡⚠︎ Carlos Sainz Masterlist ⋆｡⚠︎

Translations → Small text, Italics

Authors Note: I won't lie guys.... I've had this made for like a week now, I've just been way too lazy to make all the captions and school just started (😭😭😭😭), but here is a Monday treat cause I found time to post

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CarlosSainz Ay dios mio Oh my god

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LandoNorris4 what disrupts you, my sweet Carlitos

DanielRicciardo You've got serious issues mate :/ (liked by CarlosSainz)

CarlosSainz I am very tired from practice and have a mid-term tomorrow but I have to go to this party :( (liked by LandoNorris4)

CharLeclerc I mean you really don't have to go

OscarJP Literally nobody is forcing you to go this party

LandoNorris4 ugh 🥺😭 you're so strong (liked by CarlosSainz)

MaxVerstappen Great playing today, I just want to talk some more about other defensemen strategies if you're free after studying (liked by CarlosSainz)

RandomFan Can't wait to see you play more this season!!!! Talk about underrated (liked by CarlosSainz)

Franco43Colapinto that is what happens when you stay up until the wee hours haciéndolo con alguna chica doing it with some girl

CarlosSainz AY

Franco43Colapinto cómo esperas que duerma? 😑 how do you expect me to sleep?

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CarlosSainz No need to ask

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LandoNorris4 HES A SMOOTH OPERATOR SMOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTHHHH OPERATTOORRRRRRRRRRRR (liked by CarlosSainz)

CarlosSainz Si gracias Lando Yes thank you

CharLeclerc For a second I thought this was my car you were posting with, but then I realized I was being silly that could never be my car 😂

CarlosSainz I always think its so funny we both have red cars, what are the coincidences 😂😂😂

CarlosSainz Wait what (liked by CharLeclerc)

LewHamilton I feel like red is really your color man (liked by CarlosSainz)

CarlosSainz Thanks Cabrón

AlexandraSaint glad to see the shopping me and @ItsYourname did for you was actually to your standard this time

ItsYourname made it on the instagram post and everything 🤩

CarlosSainz They buy you a sweater and you sell it one time. 😒

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CarlosSainz Note to self when you have a big exam to study for, don't let your friends tag along.

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LandoNorris4 HEY! i read your flashcards for you and everything!!!!

CarlosSainz Cabrón you kept having to ask me how to pronounce the words

LandoNorris4 ohmygod sorry i'm not PERFECT CARLOS bring someone else next time 🙄 (liked by CarlosSainz)

GeorgeRus I for a fact was studying. ☝️ Until Alex started coloring on me mid-way through his assignment. Cause that's what Animal Science majors do, color.

LandoNorris4 "erm....actually" 🤓☝️ (liked by CarlosSainz and Albono)

Albono I was labeling and coloring in animal ligaments you supercilious peacock LandoNorris4 BAAAAAHAAHA 🫵🫵🫵 HAHAHAHH 😭😭😭😭HAHAHAA 🦚

OscarJP So what score did you end up getting?

CarlosSainz 93

OscarJP Oh fuck off (liked by CarlosSainz)

RandomClassmate I think i started to cry during the test. (liked by CarlosSainz)

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CarlosSainz I know him! The one in the air!!

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LandoNorris4 I FELT GOD TONGITH (liked by CarlosSainz)

Albono This is what happens when people below five feet witness how it feels to be tall

Franco43Colapinto short people estoy en lo cierto? also how does lando manage to comment first everytime??? am i right?

LandoNorris4 ita the only realtionship i can keep up with (liked by CarlosSainz)

GeorgeRus It's funny because I actually personally hide the fact that I know Lando.

GeorgeRus I've actually never seen anybody flaunt Lando as a friend.

MaxVerstappen Who would have ever thought a freshman would beat me in a beer-drinking competition 😕

ChargingSarge I'm a sophmore????

MaxVerstappen Are you really? (liked by CarlosSainz)

YukiTsunoda22 WOOOOO BEER PONG CHAMPSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! (liked by CarlosSainz)

Albono You only beat us the last game, out of 5.

CarlosSainz Alex let him have this

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Rogue [Novelisation] by Kate Herron & Briony Redman - My Thoughts

Doctor Who has always been a special thing for me. When I was younger and dealing with a lot of homophobia being directed at me, it was one of my few safe spaces Knowing that for a few weeks, every Saturday, I could escape and indulge in science fiction was a big drive to keep me going during that time So, naturally, it was a very big moment for me to watch The Doctor fall into a gay romance, even just for an episode and even after I had long left that toxic environment behind me I sobbed at the end of the TV episode. It was everything I had been waiting for, if 13 year old me had seen Rogue he probably would have fainted And then, a little while ago, I was in Waterstones with @spiritbox713 (a dangerous combination) and I spotted the Doctor Who books on the shelf. I remember thinking the new blue spines and covers were beautiful and then actually noticing which stories were there All 3 of the 60th specials (get in!), Space Babies (meh), 73 Yards (oh?) and Rogue (OOHH!!!) I was then stuck for a good few minutes deciding which ones I wanted to get. That is aside from Rogue, I knew I was taking that one home I decided on 73 Yards, not that it mattered, as @spiritbox713 decided he would buy the rest of them for me anyway behind my back. Like the amazingly generous and cunning best friend that he is (I love you dude, I owe you a lot (told you it was dangerous)) And so I read the books in order, like the nerd that I am, and finished Rogue last night and I cannot praise it enough I am, as is the case with every one of my book thoughts posts, completely biased towards my own opinions and emotional attachments And I am totally and absolutely biased in thinking that Rogue is one of the best Doctor Who novelisations out there I love the balance of the period piece with the interjections of sci-fi, my particular favs being the flash back at the beginning (along with all of Art's moments ngl) and the chapter that attempts to describe what is known about the Chuldur And I love how drenched in camp everything is with the period characters. The Duchess and Lord Barton (Chuldur and non-Chuldur) are so entertaining to read and it makes perfect sense for the Chuldur to want to invade this particular party Speaking of the Chuldur, I honestly think they're pretty underrated, though there are some lines they have I'm not the biggest fan of. They remind me, funnily enough, of toxic fan culture. Of someone's ego making them feel they HAVE to be the interesting or main character And, as I have already said, I am a huge sucker for The Doctor and Rogue's romance. Even with how brief it is In short, Rogue (the book) is one of my all time favourite Novelisations and I look forward to seeing and reading more from Kate Herron & Briony Redman

[moraloreldeservedbetter]

Little late to the party as always but I'm here for the father's day prompt.

Geez… The fathers of Moral Orel….

First of all, I agree that I want to see Karl's character expanded.  I mean, he's a really bad father, but mostly I want to know why he's a father.  Why did Karl and Kim decide to have Doughy?  Was it an accident and they carried to term, took care of him for a while, then abandoned him because it would lead to less judgment than not keeping the baby would have?  Or did they have Doughy on purpose because it's the logical next step after getting married, and all the cutest couple have a baby because babies are cute, and then they realized that a child was a lifelong commitment and a responsibility they didn't want, so as soon as he was out of that cute baby phase and didn't make them look like an adorable couple with something helpless to nurture, they pushed him to the side?  Karl certainly doesn't like him in the house, so maybe he liked the idea of a baby before he realized a baby demands a lot of attention from its mother and he got jealous and angry and kicked him out as soon as he could?  Idk, but it's a question I would love to see answered.

Another father in the show that I think is super underrated is Sal Figurelli.  He has two kids, his wife ran out on him once, and he's part of the only black family in Moralton.  And yeah, the Figurelli's are the focus of God's Image, but it's not actually about them.  It's a criticism of using religion as an excuse to be racist, which is a good message, but I think it raises more questions than it does answers.  We know Mr. Figurelli is a hard worker and business owner who doesn't let things get to him despite the odds the town throws at him, but we don't know what his relationship is with his children beyond 'they work with him sometimes' and 'Billy trusts him enough to run to him when Susie hits him', but their mom wasn't home when that happened so who knows who he chooses when the opportunity arises.

I also wish we had seen more of Tommy's family in general, especially his dad since his mom was shown much more in "God's Blunders."  They seem to really care about their son, they're just so mired in the dogma of Moralton to actually put that love into action.  And Tommy being so smart and curious makes me wonder if his dad used to bring him home books because he asked for them.  I can really see Tommy's parents getting him the science books he asks for to make him happy, even if they think his IQ is too low to actually understand what he's reading (even though that couldn't be further from the truth).  Idk, I know the Littlers aren't the best parents to Tommy, but given the other parents of Moralton, they actually seem like some of the good ones.  I mean, they could stand to listen to their son more often, because if they did they'd realize just how brilliant he is, but at least they're willing to spend time with him and they do things to protect him when they think he might be a danger to himself.  I demand to know more about Mr. Littler.

Then, there's my obvious curiosity about Art Posabule.  If he's the Bloberta to Christina, I wonder what his brand of neglect entails.  I like to imagine that Art is largely apathetic to his family and would rather lock himself in his study and drink.  The only reason I even think Art spanks Christina the way Clay spanks Orel is because Poppet tells him to and he doesn't care enough to argue about it (my big headcanon about the Posabule household is that Poppet feels that she needs absolute control of her family, from choosing what they wear, to dictating where they go, to even wanting a lock on every door so she can control who can come in/leave rooms, and Art is a huge enabler who never says no to her because he doesn't feel the need to).

Also, Bloberta's dad.  I would say that he seemed like a good parent that was only held back by what an abusive relationship (to what extend, I don't know, but definitely emotionally), but I do think he might actually be playing favorites also.  Maybe it's out of spite; a sort of "my abuser like these children, so I'm going to choose the one she doesn't like as much" but even so, I feel like the roles would be swapped if he were the one in control instead of his wife.  He was a good dad to Bloberta, which is great!  But I feel like if he had his way, then Lunchbox and Modella would have been the miserable ones.  Maybe I'm wrong, and he would have loved them all equally, but it's hard to see, since we only see him after he's already been broken into a nervous wreck who can't even accept love from his own daughter because he's so anxious and traumatized. Kinda wonder if his choose to marry his wife was just as pressured onto him and manipulative as Bloberta was to Clay. It would be interesting because then his beloved, favorite daughter would have turned into the same monster that hurt him so much, and seeing her neglect her kids the way her mother neglected her might actually break his heart, given how much he cared for her. I'll bet he feels really sad and guilty because he couldn't get his wife to treat her better, and then Bloberta wasn't able to break the cycle. I know Bloberta is a grown woman who made those choices on her own, and there's no one to blame for her neglect towards Orel, Shapey, and Block besides herself, but I get the feeling the abuse he went through would make him think it was his fault. I just feel for the guy so much, tbh. His wife is a horrible abuser to him and Bloberta, and given the way she snapped at Modella when she thought she sang off-key, possibly all her children, and he seems to blame himself for not stepping up even though nobody, not even the viewers, knows what she might do if he does step up.

Anyway, this is far too long and SO wordy but I'm very curious about the side families in Moral Orel.  They all seem to have their own problems, so it's interesting to see fathers like Mr. Figurelli and Tommy's dad, who aren't always fantastic but do seem to genuinely love their kids.  It's a shame we didn't get to see most of them as fathers.

(Also as an extremely side note, it would have been interesting if they expanded upon Marionetta's family, since we know she has a baby sister and a dad, but we never saw her mom.  So shout out to Marionetta's dad for being the only other single father in Moralton besides Putty?)

OH MY GOD

YES

FINALLY

god this needs to be explorered more in this fandom!!

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⬇⬇ LIST OF FANDOMS I'M INTO ⬇⬇

Got here only in February but already in love with this game. All characters are fucking amazing and cool. But i think my heart especially belongs to Ferryman and Minos!

I love this crazy fandom. There is no one particular mercenary that o like, they are all cool and deserve love. Favorite ships: Bloody Suite, Boots & Bombs, and Science Party. By the way, I hate speedingbullet, please don't touch me with speedingbullet. I draw a lot SniperSpy, everything can be found under tags here on the blog!! I also used to play a lot tf2 sice summer 2023. Now I main Scout and Sniper.

MY WORLD OF WARCRAFT SIDEBLOG <-

WoW has been my obsession for several years now, and now I'm not so interested in the new expansions, but I just love the old Warcraft before SL. Alliance? Horde? WHO NEEDS THEM WHEN THERE ARE THE FORSAKEN! I love them. And basically all the undead. Of the characters, I really love Jaina and Vanessa Vancleef. And also i'm biggest Sylvanas/Nathanos apologist. My favourite fucked up couple.

I LOVE MARIA SILENT HILL TWO I LIVE FOR HER I CRY OVER HER CHARACTER and I think her character is very underrated! Otherwise, I also really love Heather (I cosplayed her!), Lisa and Walter. I'm a fan of the "classics" of all 4 silent hill games. This rusty, old, tense, frightening, depressing, meaty horror is just what I've always been missing.

MY LAMBDAGENERATION PROFILE <-

It’s worth saying briefly - I adore the entire universe of half-life and the portal. These are great games, I love everything about them. They changed me and my perception of video games a lot. My favorites of the series are Adrian Shepard and Alix. I'm a fan of HEKU in general, they're funny guys. Probably the only military characters in video games that don't make me uncomfortable.

other fandoms that i was to lazy to make banner for, or they are smaller: OUTLAST, Garten of BanBan, Poppy Playtime(shitty mascot horror yay), Gloomwood, Faith:The unholy trinity.

these banners are made by me, and yeah they are fre to use(ijust pls credit me if you do)

[frevandrest]

4,7,9,24,25,26,29 from here ^_^

4. Favourite historical era?

I seem to be drawn to French and Mediterranean history, and 18th century in particular. French Revolution of course, but anything 18th century it seems. They were so messy it's irresistible. The pettiness, the decadence, the "wtf dude" anecdotes... I think it's because 18th century is a curious era where the world starts to resemble the one we live in, but it's also completely different. The origins of "our world" so to speak (for better or worse).

Also, I love history of science in general. Not that it's an era, but still. Honourable mention: Ancient Greece high Middle Ages (idk if it's still a correct way to call it that), 16th century France 7. Historical dressing, uniform or costume? Hmm not sure what they mean by this. Favourite clothing style/item?

I must admit I am feral for 1790s style men's coats. Those were a perfection. The high collar, the shape... Everything.

I also love late 18th century corsets and soo wish to get one but the best replicas are like 500 dollars. :( Also, not strictly favourite but I love Directoire uniforms unironically. If anyone makes a frev themed Halloween party you just know I am dressing up like this:

9. Favourite historical film?

This is easy! Not the best by any measure, but "La Reine Margot" (1994) was my everything when I was 13 and no other historical film ever made me bi impressed like this one.

24. Most underrated historical figure? 25. Most overrated historical figure in your opinion?

I legit need to think about this. It's difficult for me to gauge who is underrated and who is overrated. Edison was super overrated but this is luckily changing (go Nikola Tesla!) Maybe they can be the answers to this question.

26. Forgotten hero we should know about and admire?

The first one that comes to mind is Michel Lepeletier. I suppose there are many others but he is the first one I thought about. Probably because I am the first guilty of almost forgetting about him. But I am sure there are others I can think of.

29. Great historical mystery you are interested in?

Ooh here, too, I need to figure out what is known as a historical mystery. There are so many but I am blanking at the moment. Anyway, not a colossal mystery but I really (really really) want to know if there was truly a Foreign Conspiracy in frev started out by baron Batz (and other royalists?) and wtf that whole mess was about. (Including, of course, was there a mole in the CSP and if yes, who was it?)

Thank you for asking! :)

[longeyelashedtragedy]

granit and uhhhhhhhhh šime 😭

i was legit just thinking about šime earlier today 😭

@colorsofmyseason also asked me granit so i will answer š's here and then tag u in that one!

favorite thing about them: man, of everyone who's made an appearance on my favs list, he is absolutely the most mysterious, both because he is mysterious but also because he would rarely do an interview in a language i can understand (tyoma is monolingual but somehow very understandable anyway 😂). šime speaks spanish and english but would only really do interviews in croatian or italian i feel like. so i feel like i know so little about him! but of course: he has the absolute most beautiful footballer tattoos (that BUTTERFLY!!!), fantastic taste in music, and his sense of style--a little more alternative/edgy than other footballers. he's clearly a guy who did his own thing without seeking a lot of external validation, and it was fascinating how he comes across as very mysterious but very steady at once. he's also very uniquely beautiful--there is that "you can tell a lot about a person based on whether they think šime or dejan is hotter" concept 😂 and the whole tungelr knows where i stand on this, but, damn if šime's slutty pirate/širen self isn't captivating to stare at. i miss him SO much and think constantly about how he essentially gave his whole career to the 2018 world cup without realizing.

something else is how humble and normal he always came across. of course you can only know about these people what they put on social media, but back when he was active on there, he was never vacationing to dubai or ibiza or on some yacht--he'd go home to Zadar and repair old cars with a grungy tshirt tied around his head.

least favorite thing about them: that he knocked up some Instagram Hot Lady and got together with her! and disappeared off social media and is made of literal glass! promise i'm not showing favoritism--i don't think šejan had a dramatic and bad breakup, but i think science kind of proves that the breakup was driven by šime bc dej is persistent as fuck and clearly a very devoted long distance boyfriend 😂

favorite line: omg i can't remember the exact translation of it, but it was during the wc when he was like "you film me doing everything, you'd probably film me taking a piss" and dej was like "THAT'S RIGHT!!!" i mean, the šejan lajvs had a ton of classics that i could go back and find, but i'm contractually obligated to say that one

brOTP: ŠLUKA! i loved their drunk asses together at the Slutty Pirate Party in zadar after the wc

there's a lotta good photos but obviously this one has širtless content so... I also feel like šime and domo would make a great brotp.

notp (switching these next two around): probs will piss off some section of gen z tumblr saying this kind of thing but...his girlfriend/fiancee/wife/whoever. just...Not feelin the vibe

otp: i mean...

to see šejan, two grown ass men, in hysterical giggles in their own private world, is something else entirely. those 2 really had something going on. they kind of had "read each other's minds and finish each other's sentences" vibes, except they were usually laughing too hard to even finish a sentence. at the same time, šime's calm, even energy was obviously so healthy for dejan's uh, in the words of Mo, stormy head. it breaks my heart that it is over.

(PLUS. when deki said šime should get his name tattooed on him on šime's pornographic workout livestream...)

(i think all my other photos are on insta somewhere)

random headcanon: i don't think i have one? in mare liberum, i want to figure out the headcanon about how he uh...got Cursed to become...what he is (NO SPOILERS even though i think mare liberum only has one reader lol).

unpopular opinion: idk what would be unpopular? i think that like, his playing when he wasn't injured was super underrated.

song i associate with them: so these are songs i associate with him because i've seen him listening to them:

badr hari by grše | california love by dr dre/2pac | i'm still standing by elton john (LOL) | klinka by jala brat (the song in the background of the Pissing Video).

jgb edit of deixa a gira girar by os tincoãs because i listened to this on repeat while writing 5.VII lol. i think i wrote the entire bathroom porn scene in 1 sitting and i needed something awesome to power me through

and then also... song for the siren by this mortal coil | o meu amor marinheiro performed by carminho (this song makes me cRYYYYyyY...i think it played a big part in inspiring mare liberum)

favorite picture:

ok i know this seems like a copout because it doesn't have his face, but...there's something about it

[grandhotelabyss]

Why do leftists and socialists contend that 'everything is political' or 'culture is downstream from politics'?

It's a good question. First, it's worth saying that the autonomy of culture is largely a modern, liberal phenomenon, consequent upon the waning of church power, the growth of the middle class, the rise of experimental science, the development of secular professions, etc. That metaphysics, politics, ethics, and aesthetics necessarily form a unity is taken for granted by the Bible, Plato, Dante, etc., and by plenty of modern reactionaries like Eliot or Heidegger. In that sense, leftism's rebellion against the liberal autonomy of culture could be seen in the light of a RETVRN, as certain leftists of a more religious disposition, such as Terry Eagleton, sometimes like to argue.

The specifically leftist argument for "everything is political," however, comes down to the materialism adopted by Marx, which is quite foreign to Plato or Eliot. According to this line of thought, the causal chain of social phenomena runs from the material organization of social reproduction (i.e., the economic set-up) to more abstract matters like religion, philosophy, art, and even political ideologies themselves. In slogan form, "base determines superstructure." Everything in a society, therefore, including the whole of culture, grows out of its fundamental power arrangement: who owns what, who works for whom. As Marx wrote,

It is not the consciousness of men that determines their being, but, on the contrary, their social being that determines their consciousness.

It's not a crazy idea—certainly there's a kernel of truth there we neglect at our peril—but it underrates the autonomy of human consciousness. Moreover, it does so in a strangely self-canceling way. The theory would seem to imply that those nearest the social base would understand the society best. In fact the theory itself was developed by bourgeois intellectuals who, if their idea had been strictly correct, would have held complacently mystifying theories of their contemporaneous politico-economic arrangements' legitimacy instead. From this inner contradiction, it's a short step to Leninism—the Party standing in for the people—and all that follows, arguably including some of today's identity politics.

Ironically, the ideas of utopians prior to Marx, those whom Marx would have derided as idealists, people like Schiller or Shelley, according to whom society would be made more just by the gradual diffusion of imagination-expanding aesthetics, who believed in effect that politics was downstream from art, were probably closer to the mark overall. For this to work, however, art must be mostly free of political tampering, even or especially in the name of morality and social justice, since modern-postmodern-hypermodern civilization is too complex for us to know in advance everything we will need, whether as utopian model or release valve or emotional support or object of contemplation.

[retired-for-now]

WINNERS:

After a long and harduous battle against 1S, Fresh finally beat up that child came out on top

As much as we all love Inverted Fate, Cross is pretty cool, for a sans

After a week of arguing with his past, Geno self, Error won his poll

For winning a staring contest with local axe-maniac, Horror, Og/Classic/Vanilla/call him whatever moves to another Round (yipee!!)

... but I doubt he'll stand against the destroyer of worlds

Sadly for all the Nightmare Fans (Including me), the octopus lost to local squid guy, Ink

The Council has decided: the best of the two "classic" Aus is Underswap! With Swap winning over Fell by a close margin

The Council strikes again: Anxiety is the better of hheisa's Aus over Mint

I'm not even going to lie to you: I didn't have the heart to vote in this poll, so most of the time I was clueless. Looks like Blueberror won over Science sans tho! Shame, Sci was the first one who got propaganda (and he kinda grew on me in the christmas party au)

After making it in to the surprise of everyone, Slump the Skebump won against a child sans

To the surprise of no one, however, Reaper won against Lust. Why can't he have nice things?

[Insert clever Underverse joke] Killer Vs Dream. Positivity wins, as always

God takes the good souls early, just like how he took Epic from us over Dust. Guess that guy still has some unfinished business huh?

In a not-so-epic epic battle of the underrateds, Farm won, which kinda left Tone a little sad [*look at what you've done.]

You know what? I'm sorta glad Paperjam lost to Storyshift, that guys way easier to draw

In a battle that I honestly sorta forgot about, people decided that Stars were better than Humans and you know what good for them

In the Battle of the Winged, the guy who absorbed like- 8 kids won over the Overzealous Cocky Positive Asshole

[aaryan-mwa-blogs]

The Top DJ Accessories You Didn’t Know You Needed

DJing is an art, a science, and sometimes even a bit of a juggling act. Whether you’re spinning at a small party, a club, or an outdoor festival, the right accessories can make or break your performance. While most DJs are familiar with essential gear like mixers, turntables, and controllers, there’s a whole world of underrated accessories that can take your craft to the next level.

In this blog, we’ll dive into some of the best DJ accessories you didn’t know you needed. These tools aren’t just “nice to have” items—they can streamline your workflow, enhance your sound, and help you deliver unforgettable sets.

Cable Organizers: Declutter Your Workspace

Let’s be honest: DJ setups can get messy. Between power cords, audio cables, and USB connections, it doesn’t take long before your station looks like a spaghetti disaster. Cable organizers, such as wraps, ties, or dedicated cases, help you keep everything neat and accessible.

Why does this matter? Well, not only does it look more professional, but it also reduces the risk of tripping over loose cables or accidentally unplugging something mid-set. A tidy workspace is a stress-free workspace, and trust me, you’ll feel the difference when everything is in its place.

A Laptop Stand: Elevate Your Workflow

If you’re a digital DJ relying on software, a sturdy laptop stand is a must-have. It elevates your laptop to eye level, making it easier to monitor tracks, loops, and effects without craning your neck. Plus, it frees up valuable space on your DJ table for other gear.

A good stand should be adjustable, lightweight, and durable. Look for one that’s easy to pack and set up—your back (and your audience) will thank you during those long sets.

Portable External Hard Drives: Backup Your Library

Imagine this: you’re in the middle of a set, and your laptop crashes. Terrifying, right? Having a portable external hard drive with a backup of your music library can save the day.

External drives are small, reliable, and easy to carry, making them perfect for DJs on the go. They also provide extra storage for high-quality audio files, which can quickly eat up space on your laptop. Keep one handy and avoid any last-minute tech scares.

DJ-Specific Headphones: Hear Every Detail

Yes, headphones are a basic part of any DJ setup, but are you using the right ones? DJ-specific headphones are designed for durability, comfort, and precision. They often feature swivel cups, reinforced cables, and enhanced sound isolation so you can focus on your mix—even in noisy environments.

Investing in a quality pair of headphones isn’t just about sound; it’s about performance. When you can hear every beat and nuance clearly, you’re better equipped to deliver a seamless set.

Deck Covers: Protect Your Gear

Your DJ equipment is your lifeline, so protecting it should be a top priority. Deck covers shield your gear from dust, spills, and accidental damage when it’s not in use. Whether you’re storing your gear at home or transporting it to gigs, covers are an affordable way to extend the life of your equipment.

Think of them as insurance for your setup. A little protection now can save you from costly repairs or replacements later.

LED Lighting: Create an Atmosphere

DJs don’t just play music—they create experiences. Adding LED lighting to your setup can transform your performance from good to unforgettable. Whether it’s uplighting, strobes, or color-changing effects, lighting helps set the mood and enhances your connection with the crowd.

Some lighting setups are portable and easy to sync with your music, making them perfect for gigs of all sizes. Plus, they’re a great way to express your personal style and make your sets visually memorable.

Audio Interface: Optimize Your Sound Quality

An audio interface might not be the flashiest accessory, but it’s a game-changer for sound quality. This device acts as a bridge between your DJ gear and the sound system, ensuring clear, distortion-free audio.

For mobile DJs, a portable audio interface can help you adapt to different setups and venues. It’s especially useful if you’re connecting to high-end sound systems that require professional-grade output.

A Multi-Tool: Your On-the-Go Fixer

Every DJ should have a multi-tool in their gig bag. These handy gadgets often include screwdrivers, pliers, and wire cutters—everything you need for quick fixes. Whether you’re tightening loose knobs, cutting cables, or opening a stubborn bottle of water, a multi-tool can save you in a pinch.

It’s a small investment that offers big peace of mind. After all, when something goes wrong (and it will), being prepared makes all the difference.

In-Ear Monitors (IEMs): Upgrade Your Monitoring

While traditional headphones are great, in-ear monitors offer a more advanced way to hear your mix. IEMs provide excellent sound isolation and allow you to hear every detail without external distractions.

They’re also less bulky than headphones, giving you more freedom to move during your performance. If you’re serious about improving your monitoring game, consider making the switch to IEMs.

DJ Bags and Cases: Carry Your Gear Safely

Last but not least, a reliable DJ bag or case is a must for transporting your gear. These aren’t your average backpacks—they’re designed with padded compartments to protect your equipment from bumps and scratches.

Look for a bag that fits your specific setup and offers extra storage for cables, accessories, and personal items. The peace of mind that comes with knowing your gear is safe is worth every penny.

Where to Find These Must-Have Accessories

When it comes to purchasing DJ accessories, quality matters. Investing in gear from professional audio shops ensures you’re getting reliable products that won’t let you down when it counts. Plus, these shops often have knowledgeable staff who can help you choose the right tools for your needs.

Final Thoughts

Standing out as a DJ isn’t just about your skills—it’s about your setup. The right accessories can enhance your performance, simplify your workflow, and make your life as a DJ much easier.

From cable organizers to LED lighting, each accessory on this list serves a purpose. They might not all seem essential at first, but trust me, once you start using them, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without them.

So, take some time to evaluate your current setup. What’s missing? What could be improved? By investing in the right accessories, you’re not just upgrading your gear—you’re upgrading your entire DJ experience. And when you deliver your best, your audience will notice.

[greymetaphor]

The Grey Metaphor: The Best Digital Marketing Company in Ahmedabad

The Grey Metaphor was started in 2016 by Mr. Pratik Agarwal and four other young dreamers. This hungry group of young individuals had one common aim, which was to make The Grey Metaphor the best digital marketing company in Ahmedabad.

In order to achieve this dream, they knew that they would have to provide a comprehensive set of internet marketing services. Whether it is putting out social media campaigns or handling search engine optimization, they have a strong resolve to become the 360-degree hub for all things digital.

With a team of over 30 employees and an exciting client list, it would not be wrong to say that they have achieved their goal of becoming the best digital marketing agency in Ahmedabad. What is the key to their success? Read on to find out.

Diverse Range of Services

Marketing online comprises a wide array of digital marketing services. It is not as simple as handling social media posts for a brand. That is why The Grey Metaphor focuses on developing a wide variety of services for their clients. Whether it is handling social media, capitalizing on recent trends, optimizing your search engine results, or coming up with exciting campaigns, this is a company that can do it all.

Your business can make use of their wide range of digital marketing services and craft a digital strategy that aligns with all your goals.

A Plan Just for You

You know what an underrated aspect of digital media is? Having a unique voice. While being mainstream is good, having a tonality and a plan that has been made with your brand in mind can be a game changer. Think about the most popular brands on social media, whether it is Durex, Swiggy, or Zomato. All these brands have a unique take and offering. This requires careful deliberation and strategizing. The gray metaphor can help you find that voice. As a premier digital marketing consultant, our expertise lies in the fact that we can create tailor-made plans for each of our clients and help them excel online.

As a top digital marketing consultant, we have to constantly upgrade and stay up-to-date with all the happenings on the digital medium. This helps us answer all our clients’ questions and doubts so that all parties are on the same page when it comes to making the right strategy.

Knowledge is power

While common folklore says a lot of content on digital mediums is based on guesswork, we disagree. We believe in the power of science and research. That is why The Grey Metaphor provides each of their clients with a monthly report that analyzes how each post has performed and how it was received on social media. Whether it is engagement, performance, or budget allocation, our comprehensive reports will answer all your questions and doubts.

This benefits us as well as our clients. We are able to foster an environment of transparency and accountability, while our clients are able to make more informed decisions. This transparency is especially important when it comes to crucial services like PPC in digital marketing or ad campaigns, which have the potential to make or break a brand.

All in all, when you join hands with The Grey Metaphor, you are not just hiring a run-of-the mill agency. You are, in fact, partnering with the best digital marketing company in Ahmedabad. A brand that caters to national as well as local brands. A brand that will leave no stone unturned when it comes to delivering the success you want.

That is our aim, and that is what we are working towards. Get in touch with us today.

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[zyannatea]

Tea-riffic Love Stories: Famous Romances that Started Over a Cup of Tea

Introduction

The humble cup of tea, an emblem of comfort and hospitality, has been an underrated player in the realm of love stories. There are numerous tales of charm, romance, and love that have sprung from encounters over a cup of tea. Let's steep ourselves in the narrative of some famous love stories that brewed over this magical concoction.

The Royal Tea Connection

The romance between King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson is a tea tale that shook the British monarchy. Their relationship blossomed over many tea parties, where their conversations ranged from political affairs to personal confessions. King Edward's love for Wallis was so strong that he abdicated his throne in 1936 to marry her. Their bond, much like the tea they sipped, was strong, invigorating, and undeniably impactful.

The Literary Brew

Our next story takes us to the literary world, where the famous Russian author, Leo Tolstoy, met his wife, Sophia Behrs, over a cup of tea. Leo, entranced by Sophia's intellect and beauty, shared his manuscript of "War and Peace" with her during their tea meetings. Their shared love for literature and frequent tea conversations eventually led to their marriage, and Sophia became a significant influence in Tolstoy's literary pursuits.

Tea on the Silver Screen

The romance between Hollywood actors Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall started, quite fittingly, over a cup of tea. Their first meeting on the set of "To Have and Have Not" saw Bogart offering Bacall a cup of tea. This moment marked the beginning of their lifelong romance, proving that tea indeed has the power to bring hearts together.

The Power Couple’s Tea Time

Who can forget the love story of former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama? Their first date was not over a fancy dinner but a simple, heartwarming cup of tea. This meeting allowed them to bond and share their dreams, resulting in a relationship that stands strong and inspires many around the world.

The Billionaire’s Brew

Melinda and Bill Gates, the philanthropic power couple, first connected over mugs of tea during a Microsoft press event in New York. Their shared interest in computer science, philanthropy, and yes, tea, formed the foundation of their relationship. Even though the couple has decided to part ways, their joint ventures, particularly the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, continues to impact lives globally.

Conclusion

From royalty to writers, and Hollywood stars to political stalwarts, the power of a cup of tea in sparking romance is evident. Whether it's black, green, or oolong, the experience of sharing tea provides a unique opportunity for conversations to flow and relationships to brew. 

Perhaps, next time you share a cup of tea with someone, pay attention to the connection it creates, the stories it tells, and the emotions it stirs. After all, you never know when a casual tea rendezvous might turn into your very own tea-riffic love story!

[incorrectly-quoting-mxtx]

YOU BET YOUR SWEET ASS IT IS!!!!

First things first, our rovers are basically our children. They have names, they get birthday parties, Perseverance got a goddamn family portrait of the other rovers painted onto its chassis.

Let’s start with arguably the most underrated rover, Sojourner.

Sojourner landed on Mars in the year 1997 on July 4th and last for 95 earth days before finally shutting down. She weighed 11kg and drove a total distance of 100 meters. She (all of our rovers are she’s btw) was part of the Pathfinder mission and was designed to test a bunch of different technologies and see what worked in a Mars environment. She basically acted as the blueprint for all of our other rovers.

Next up we have our twin rovers, Spirit and everybody’s favorite Opportunity.

Spirit and Opportunity landed in January 2004 and were planned as a 90 day mission to explore and search for geological clues as to the earliest conditions of Mars and to assess whether or not Mars could have held life at some point.

Spirit lasted for not only 6 years before shutting down in 2010, but did so with a broken foot. In March 2006, her front wheel stopped working entirely, and she completed the rest of her mission dragging the wheel along. She is arguably a great rep for disability as she actually managed to turn her damaged foot into a useful tool, and helped her clear away soil from the surface of Mars which allowed scientists to discover that Mars is actually white underneath its red surface! Unfortunately Spirit got stuck in sand which left her stationary for the rest of her mission. She continued running science experiments in one spot until finally shutting down in March of 2010.

And then there’s her sister Opportunity. Opportunity, or Oppy, is basically NASA’s golden child, as she lasted for a record breaking 15 YEARS past her life expectancy and provided mass amounts of invaluable data about Mars. Oppy was extremely important as she was the rover to discover evidence of water on Mars. She also made tons of astronomical observations and atmospheric data that helped further our understanding of Mars. Unfortunately, in 2018, Oppy shut down permanently after a sandstorm left her unable to recharge. Her last transmission was “My battery is low, and it is getting dark.”

Spirit and Opportunity were unique in that NASA had curated very special music playlists that would be played every time they woke up from hibernation. When Oppy shut down, NASA workers sent her over 1000 wake up calls trying so hard to get her to wake up. Finally, on February 13th, 2019 Opportunity was declared dead and NASA workers played her “I’ll Be Seeing You” by Billie Holiday. Oppy touched many scientists’ hearts (many of them cried when she was declared dead) and was anthropomorphized heavily. It seems fitting that the last thing she heard was a love song.

On a much happier note, we now go onto the Curiosity rover!

Curiosity was launched in 2011 and landed on Mars on August 6th, 2012. Curiosity’s current mission is to explore the Gale crater, theorized to have previously been an ocean. Curiosity is a unique rover as she was the first rover to learn how to sing! In August of 2013, it was discovered that her instruments made different noises depending on what commands they were given, and on her birthday, she became the first to ever play music on a different planet by singing herself “Happy Birthday”. This of course has since been taught to the other rovers.

Next we go onto the biggest and baddest of the bunch, Perseverance and her little sister Ingenuity.

Perseverance, who is roughly the size of a car, landed on Mars on February 2021, and was an absolute technological marvel. Perseverance is notable for having a family portrait of the other rovers on her chassis. Percy’s mission is to find evidence of microbial life on Mars, collect samples of regolith and store them for a future astronaut to collect, and test potential oxygen production methods.

Her little sister Ingenuity was notable for being the first helicopter on Mars. Ingenuity completed 73 flights and demonstrated that flight is completely possible in low atmosphere environments. Unfortunately, in January 2024, her rotor blades were damaged while landing and became permanently grounded. NASA declared her mission ended later the same day.

One of my favorite facts about our rovers is that most of them have nicknames!

Opportunity is known as Oppy.

Curiosity is known as Curie.

Perseverance is known as Percy.

Ingenuity is known as Ginny.

These little guys barely count as AI, and yet they are shining examples of humanity. To the naked eye, they are nothing more than super specialized scientific instruments, but to scientists like myself they are alive. They are family. We anthropomorphized them to the point of giving them nicknames, and family portraits, and birthday parties. We not only taught them to explore, we taught them to think and to sing. And I wasn’t kidding when I said they get birthday parties every single year!

To me, the way we care for these little guys is pure evidence that humanity is good and kind at its core.

And I can’t say I blame NASA for feeling that way! When I got to build our Frogger rover for the Lunabotics competition this year, I legitimately started feeling emotions over this little metal robot.

Someone tell me how to flirt with someone because currently my only skill is being able to talk about space exploration for 4 hours straight which, while interesting, doesn’t exactly scream sexy

[strangelyregular]

me when pafl is still underrated

[xiaosmoon]

GENSHIN BOYS IN COLLEGE

pairings: xiao, zhongli, kaeya, albedo, diluc, thoma, kazuha, & childe x gn!reader

summary: them & their college shenanigans <3

warnings: fluffy. this is literal crack i'm so blocked

note: i was having writers block so enjoy some brain rot

xiao: the liberal arts major who hates everyone except you and his besties venti & albedo <3 when xiao's not trying to be the main character who's mysteriously drawing by himself under a tree, he's streaming on twitch with his active 400k fan base that consists mostly of teenage girls. oh, did i mention he's a secret drag racer?

zhongli: the teachers assistant for the world history class. this man knows everything about every historical event. you swear it's like he's almost lived through all of it! which leads to your speculations of zhongli being a vampire. anyway, this man is very sweet and definitely gets unwanted flirtatious attention from his students. poor man just wants to talk about history </3

kaeya: the frat boy who's almost never at his frat house. honestly if he didn't tell you he was a frat boy you never could've guessed. kaeya is your typical "bad boy heart breaker" trope. and of course, his only soft spot is for you <3 what you find even more shocking is that he's a chemistry major. suddenly the stupid science pick up lines he leaves on post it notes for you to find make more sense.

albedo: ah yes, our studious straight A albedo. he's a double stem major with a minor in art. albedo has to be one of the most underrated students in your class. he's kind, smart, and very pretty. albedo is always willing to help you with your work and always does so with a gleaming smile! everyone loves albedo <3

diluc: oh. him. that guy. so diluc's like super rich, but humble about it. you won't even know this man is rich you didn't see him driving around campus in his 150,000 sports car. you've only heard from rumors that he's not one to talk to and should be ignored. so it wasn't until you were forced to talk to him though a project that you realized diluc is the most socially awkward dork you know! strangely, you very much like him for it.

thoma: unintentional teachers pet. all of the professors love thoma. i mean, who doesn't love thoma? having a bad day? thoma to the rescue! he's always there for you, rain or shine. he majors in zoology and is president of the cooking club! he also seems to attract a ton of unwanted attention from his fellow peers, but in reality all his heart longs for is yours.

kazuha: mmm yes. another one apart of liberal arts. kazuha is a music major and probably one of the easiest going guys you have ever met. he writes you weekly poems that you collect over time and put in a shoebox you spent hours decorating. you'd never tell kazuha that obviously.

childe: the epitome of frat boy chad. childe did not come to college to study, he came to party his life away. what enrages your the most is childe's natural smooth talking skills. this loser can talk any professor out of failing him. but what you can't seem to wrap your head around is his pristine grades. how can someone get wasted on a monday night but still ace their exam!!

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[olderthannetfic]

I’m laughing my ass off. This reminds me of when I was at a fannish party back in... 2012? 2013?

One of the hosts excitedly asked us if we were into MCU. I said yes, and she aggressively shoved her art portfolio at me. It was entirely manips of Stony. I loathe MCU Stony. I also don’t like manips, but it was really the ship that stuck with me. Because she didn’t ask if we liked Stony but whether we liked MCU.

Anyway, that’s a longwinded way of saying that while I was “in” MCU for a hot second, that doesn’t mean I was in that part of it.

I ignored Iron Man 1. I was too angry at how its unexpected success destroyed any chance my beloved Speed Racer had of breaking even. Speed Racer is one of the most aesthetically adventurous films of its decade and offensively underrated at the time. (Hilariously, all the film bro blogs changed their tune in like 6 months, years faster than I expected.) It’s one of the only films I’ve seen multiple times in the theater. (The others being The Man from U.N.C.L.E., which was similarly buried by another film, and Deadpool 2.)

A while later, I was looking up fanvids that use music from Highlander as part of making a vid to mess with a friend. She said any song can be used for anything except for that one because it belongs to Highlander. She was joking, but I thought it would be funny to use the song for something else... only I couldn’t remember which one she’d said, so I used both Princes of the Universe and Who Wants to Live Forever to make fun of all the emo Sherlock vids post S2.

I was shocked to discover that talitha78 actually had vidded Who Wants to Live Forever, and it was a really shippy vid of something I hadn’t seen and didn’t even recognize. So that’s how I watched Captain America: TFA. I have one great narrative weakness, and it’s people being fake or temporarily dead. Needless to say, when I found out what happened with Bucky in comics, I was very interested.

I got into MCU at that point, right before Avengers came out. I ate a lot of shawarma.

Avengers made me ship Science Bros like mad. Bruce was hands down my fave. I also read some Pepperony on LJ. I find MCU Tony insufferable, but I liked his vibe with both Pepper and Bruce. I also read some Tony/Pepper/other dude OT3s, even Tony/Pepper/Steve despite me thinking MCU Stony was intensely chemistryless at the time.

But honestly, the fic I probably read the most of was something I didn’t even ship myself: Clint/Coulson. I loved Coulson. I love characters coming back. And I’m weak for tropey handler/asset. C/C at the time was practically just original m/m with faces grafted on, and there were some great fics.

I also read a lot of trashy Mary Sue Darcy fic. That was everywhere in 2012. Darcy joins SHIELD. Darcy is Coulson’s secret child. Darcy dates Coulson. Darcy fucks her way through the Avengers. Darcy has a freaky blue baby with Loki. Darcy fucks Jensen from The Losers. (In fact, there is more Darcy/Jensen than a bunch of MCU ships that actually make sense.)

Then The Winter Soldier came out. I walked in a stucky shipper. I walked out thinking “Bucky who?” I was blown away by how that movie, like Cap1, is off in its own aesthetic universe. The whole film, I kept going “Oh my god, it’s Three Days of the Condor! Right down to the color palette!” Imagine my amusement to find out that the directors were calling it “Three Days of Captain America”. I was also blown away by Sam. The imperturbable friend who’s too sane to crumple under your bullshit! My weakness!

After that, I read a bunch of fic with Sam, Steve, Natasha, and Bucky in various configurations.

So, okay, yes, I did read some stucky. But even back then, I was seeing a rise in stucky-only fans whose work wasn’t so much my thing. There was a lot of lipservice to “historical accuracy” and fellating of anybody who’d read Gay New York and wanted to show off their learnings. I’ve read that book, and it’s great, but the attitude made me roll my eyes. In my experience, “historically accurate” just meant justifying some specific kink for femme Steve with Steve as a fairy and Bucky as trade. (More on what those referred to in this book review. Basically, femme vs. masculine guy who fucks women and femmes.)

I drifted away from MCU some time after that. I’m not good at staying into canons that are too sprawling or things that are too popular in general, especially if they’re very OTPy. (My stay in BTS fandom is shockingly long for me. I chalk it up to the sheer quantity of OT3s and multishipping.)

The big thing I noticed was that in addition to a lack of fic about Sam, a lot of what there was was distinctly boring. People were afraid to write iddy trash for obvious reasons. Not so with stucky, which has always been iddy trash central. Curse The Winter Soldier for robbing me of my ability to care!

I was excited about the idea of Bucky and Sam in a buddy show despite not having seen MCU in years, but friends’ reviews made me think it would be a letdown, and I haven’t bothered to watch.

I don’t know the big internal dramas in stucky fandom after I left MCU. I’m sure they have been legion. I get the impression that many of them have boiled down to “You are more popular than I am, and that is not okay.”

It’s such a large ship and has so many OTPers who don’t necessarily interact with other parts of MCU fandom that I don’t know how many of those dramas have leaked out elsewhere. MCU is like Harry Potter fandom in that way: there are tons of completely separate camps, and one might or might not be in multiple of them. It’s not even a question of disliking each other: it’s just too big to be in all of.

Given how overwhelming and hard to get into Stucky is at this point, I would just read the fic and not worry about interacting--unless you want to? TBH, ships like that aren’t that easy to get into in a social sense. I’ll still read the occasional fic if I get a rec. I read that one where they go to the Captain America film festival, and it’s a hilarious parody of gay French art films and subtextually homoerotic 1980s US action movies. I also read that one where Steve contacts a professor of queer history looking for info about his past friends and Bucky bugs her office. (I’m certainly not immune to the history nerdery. I just find it lulzy when people go “FACT!” and mean “I love femme Steve!”)