#Sexy sax man

[nedison]

Listening to the 'Underdubbed' version of Bluebird, I still can't help but hear that iconic sax solo...

[dinosaurgiantpenny]

[tomreacts]

[the-bad-taste-aquarium]

Staff Roll | Mega Man 8 | Shusaku Uchiyama

[bobbin-buckley]

That Girl Is Mine

Tara Carpenter x Saxophoneplayer!Fem!Reader

Summary: You play saxophone with a band called “Sweaters In Fall”, you and another girl plus three other guys are in it. You’re girlfriend Tara comes to see your biggest concert at the Radio City Music Hall (NYC), after the concert things do seem to work with you in the band

Warnings: Fluff, Cat-Calling, Little bit of blood, Pervert, sexual mentions, lots of cursing, some punching

Y/F/B: Your Favorite Band

Y/N/N: Your Nickname

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It’s the night before you and your bands performance at the Radio Music Hall.

You were very nervous, it was unusual for you to be this nervous. It wasn’t because of the people but it was because your girlfriend was coming to watch with her friends and her older sister Sam.

Not that you were scared of Tara being there, you were excited that the dark brunette and her friends were coming, it was just Sam.

Sam never really liked you, she had her suspicions. You respected that since after what they’ve gone through was tragic. This special night wasn’t just about winning an award to you but it meant to prove yourself worthy for Tara, you wanted Sam to see your talent and maybe she’ll like you. Maybe….

“Yo Y/n! What’s got ya all worked up?” Your bandmate Damien asked, he was a nice guy, he was a tall lengthy black man about in his middle twenties. “You’re not all pumped up like you normally are during rehearsal.”

“Just nervous I guess…” “Nonsense! You’re never nervous!” Kayleen hyped. Kayleen was your best friend, you guys were pretty close she was the reason why you joined the band. Damien and the other two guys were a little eh about another Saxophone player joining, but the raven hair just glared at them and had you join. You were the high voice of the group, the great Alto Sax player.

“Yeah, Y/N/N, you seem so low right now and you’re the loudest person normally.” Pip spoke, Pip was your 3rd favorite of the group. He was pretty quiet the majority of the time but he indeed was a fantastic Trumpet player. ‘Pip the Pipet’ Damien gave him the nickname, Pip hated it but he’s adjusted to it now since it sticks with him.

You all had nicknames, yours was Sexy Sax (boy you hate it but at this point you don’t care, Tara teases you about it), Kayleen’s was Sax Positive, every time you hear that nickname you can’t help but laugh a little. Damien’s is Damn Keyboard (idk) as he played keyboard in the band. Last but not least Dan…

you hated Dan oh boy, if you were to go ghostface he’d be the reason.

Dan was a creep in your opinion. Nobody else agreed though, he was just very…odd. He was an older man, I’d say in his early 40’s, he does have a lot of experience in jazz and band in general but he seemed off…every time after your solo in one of the songs you’d catch him looking at you with heart eyes, you’d catch him doing it to Kayleen as well. Eugh…you hate him

“Yeah baby stop being so low, your supposed have a high pitched voice in the band. If you know what I mean.” Dan said…flirted?

You wanted to throw up after he said that. Fuck he gives you the jeepers creepers.

“I’m fine guys I swear. It’s just my girlfriend is coming to watch tomorrow and her sister..isn’t quite found of me..” you rambled.

“Sorry to hear that champ. But everything will go great! Just…focus on yourself and not the crowed.” Damien explained, you have him a nod.

“Well, it’s getting late guys we should head home for the night,” everybody nodded in agreement with Pip.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

It was a quick walk home, you hadn’t lived far from Damien’s house. Which is where you guys rehearsed most days unless the Blackmore’s band director lets you in.

Moonlight On the River by Mac DeMarco was playing in your ears, your saxophone in case swaying in your left hand as you trotted in the perfect white snow on New York’s streets to your way home.

You swore someone was following you, feeling eyes staring at the back of your head. You stopped in your tracks turning around to see no one.

Maybe it’s an animal or my imagination?

You thought

As paranoid as you used to be it’s been higher ever since you heard about the ghostface attacks. Tara always pushed you away when you met, you weren’t sure why until you discovered she was The younger sister of Sam Carpenter.

Eventually you told her you don’t care about some psycho idiot under a ghost mask with a knife.

It wasn’t long after you confessed that you really liked her and started the first date. It’s been a few months since you guys started dating, you both were happy.

You told Tara you’d always be there for her if she wanted to talk about everything or anything else that’s keeping her down. She appreciates you for that, but also doesn’t want to burden you because she knows you have your own issues.

Opening your apartment door, stepping in and feeling the nice warmth greeting you. You flicked on the lights with your free hand after slipping off your shoes and walked to your bedroom.

You sat down your saxophone in the corner of your room as well as your backpack, coat. Walking over to your bed taking the snow covered sweater and sweatpants you were wearing off. (I’m more masc btw so masculine wear)

Putting on a white-T with a sweatshirt over that has Y/F/B on it and throwing on a black pair of sleep pants. That’s when your phone started buzzing in your bag.

You grabbed your bag again and opened it to grab your phone, seeing that your one and only was calling you.

With a smile you pressed the green button without hesitation and pulled the phone to your ear.

“Hey Baby!”

You blushed at her voice and nickname

“Hey Tar, how was your day?”

“Not bad, just- some arguing with Sam. You know, the usual.”

“Sorry to hear that, what was it about? If you done mind me asking.”

“It’s fine love, it was just about me walking alone to school. She needs to grow up sometimes, I mean I do appreciate her safety, it’s just a pain up my ass all the time.”

You understood Tara’s annoyance, your mom was the same. She’d harp on you about being safe even if your taking out the trash, (though you don’t live with her no more)

Sam was always protective, ever since the first Ghostface incident. Sam has prevented Tara from having outside friends (definitely after Quinn and Ethan).

That’s why Sam dislikes you, she’s scared you’ll be the next ghostface. But Tara wants Sam to understand that she’ll fall in love at some point, and she already has. It’s you

You’re the lucky girl

“Yeah I know hun, hey tell you what. Tomorrow night I’ll prove Sam with my magical music talent that I’m worthy!”

Tara chuckled, “sure baby, you are quiet talented my musical girl. I’m excited for tomorrow, by the way, how was practice?”

“Good, Kayleen and the boys are hyped. I think we’re all ready, I’m just a bit nervous…” you said, biting your nails.

“Why nervous Y/N/N? You’re never nervous.”

“That’s what the band said..haha.” You paused with a fake laugh. “I guess it’s me trying to prove how good I am to Sam, and how important you are to me.”

“Honey, even if Sam didn’t care about tomorrow then screw her, cause you shouldn’t care about what Sam thinks. It’s Sam! But I know Sam will get your trust eventually she just has a hard time opening up,” you sigh, “plus I think she’ll love it. Sam really likes music if you didn’t know.”

“I didn’t know actually, but thanks Tar.”

“No problem baby, I gotta go Sam needs my help with dinner. I’ll see you tomorrow night! Love ya!”

Your heart skipped a beat, “love you too, see ya!”

You smiled widely after Tara hung up. You were going to prove your worthy for Tara to Sam.

Sam doesn’t realize how much you love that little feisty girl

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It’s currently 7:30

Your show starts in thirty minutes

Sitting on an old chair in the back room as Kayleen does a few more touches with your make-up

You weren’t a big fan of wearing make-up, but Kayleen insisted on you wearing some especially for tonight. It wasn’t crazy make-up, just some highlights and eyeliner, nothing punk looking but more casual.

“Cmon Y/N/N you’re our sexy sax you gotta look sexy,” you rolled your eyes. “Even Pip gets a little bit of a make-over!”

“Uh-what?” Pip quipped.

“…Annnnd done!” Kayleen exclaimed, “it’s your turn Pip!”

Pip groaned but gave in

“A-are we all getting make-up?” Damien asked.

“No, Pip just doesn’t get the option because he’s one of our big soloists! But if you want make-up I’d be happy to-”

“Absolutely not,” both Damien and Dan said. The raven shrugged and went back to work

“So Y/N/N? How are you feeling?” Damien asked, as he sat next to you.

“Better, I talked to my girlfriend last night and told about my nerves but she said I’ll be okay and other things.” “Awe, she must be a real sweet one.” You blushed as his comment, Tara was a sweet one even if she’s a little feisty at times.

“We have about ten minutes left.” Dan looked at his watch.

“Shit!!” Kayleen squealed.

You laughed at her antics when she jumped to grab more blush

“We’ve got time girl.”

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Tara shifted in her seat as she looked around the interior of the Music Hall.

She’s never been inside the music building, she’s only passed in on walks, in a taxi or on the bus.

It was quite beautiful, the lights were pretty, the room was nice and warm and it was just gorgeous in general, it was a very open dome with a lot of people.

Sam didn’t want to spend a lot of money so they chose the middle seats on the balcony. Tara wouldn’t really be able to see you but the tv’s they had were enough to see your gorgeous face.

“God I’m so excited! Thanks again Sam!” Chad smiled bright. Mindy thanked her too.

“Of course,” Sam smiled. “Thanks Sam, seriously, you don’t know how much this means to me and especially Y/N/N.”

The older Carpenter smiled at her little sister.

“Up next we have our Jazz Band “Sweaters In Fall!!!”

When Tara heard your band name she perked up and watched ahead of her as she cheered with the crowed.

You and band walked up stage with your instruments, the keyboard and drums already set for Damien and Dan.

“Let’s meet our lovely band! Up first is Pip the Pippet! Our Trumpeter!” Pip smiled shyly.

“Second we have Sax Positive Kayleen!”

Mindy shook her head, “reminds me of Quinn sadly.” Tara chuckled a bit.

“Third we have Damien that Damn Keyboard!” Everybody laughed and cheered.

“Fourth we have Drummer Dan!”

“He looks like he’s sixty!!” Chad yelled. Tara didn’t like Dan, the stuff you’ve told Tara about him make her sick in the stomach but that feeling faded away once the guy announcing announced your name.

“Last but not Least! Y/N/N the Sexy Sax player!!” (Sorry not sorry)

Tara blushed when you waved a bit to the the crowed. Knowing you were looking for her.

“Let’s get this party started!”

~~~~~~~~~(sorry if it’s cheesy 😭)

You were at the last song of your album. The next song was more of something you wrote yourself. (Not actually 😭 cause that’d be copyright)

Tara cheered with the crowed once the song was finished. You eagerly searched for her in the crowed then spotted her a bit later.

You blew a kiss at her as she did it back.

“Cmon Y/n! We gotta go!” Pip called.

You nodded, taking one last glance in Tara’s direction before following your friends.

~~~~~~~~~~~

“That’s it! That was it my guys!” Damien screamed in victory.

“Eh it was alright-” “What do you mean it was alright Kay? That was our best yet!!” Pip cut off Kayleen.

You smiled bright once you entered the backroom. This was definitely the best performance you’ve had in awhile, and you were proud of that.

It didn’t matter to you if you won something but- it mattered that you did it. All you cared about was Sam liking you.

The band continued to talk about the performance whilst you put up your saxophone.

“Y/n!” You looked up at her voice.

Tara jumped into your arms with a big smile, Sam and her friends no too far behind.

“Hey babe! How’s you guys get in?” You looked over Tara’s shoulder, making sure no guards were about to run in saying they broke in.

“They let us in, I told them I was with you.”

“Now who’s this pretty lady?” Dan asked, he made your stomach curl and in a disgusted way.

“I’m Tara,” she said a little grossed out herself.

“Hey! Y/n, you can officially meet Sam now!” Tara turned to her older sister, motioning Sam to approach.

Sam looked at you with those ‘I don’t trust you eyes’. Sam scared you a bit, but being up close..Jesus you were more scared.

“Nice to meet you Y/n,” your eyes widened. Sam, Sam Carpenter being nice to you? She held out her hand waiting for you to shake it. “I-uh hi- S-Sam.”

Sam pulled her hand away and chuckled, “you don’t need to be afraid of me. Sorry for scaring you a bit, I’m a bit worried meeting new people. As Tara probably already told you.”

You nodded with a small smile. Tara was ecstatic with your first impressions on each other.

“Yo Y/n! You gonna introduce them?” Damien spoke.

“Oh uh- yeah! This is my girlfriend Tara her sister and friends. Guys this is Damien, Kayleen, Pip and-..Dan.” You pointed to the each of them.

There were some waves and hi’s

“Y/n, you didn’t tell me your girlfriend was hella hot.” Dan walked close.

“Excuse me?” Both you, Tara and Sam said.

“You heard me.”

You looked at Dan with hatred. “Back the fuck up.”

“Woah, no need to get all frisky babe.”

“Don’t fucking call her that!” Tara yelled.

You put a hand out in front of Tara, keeping her back.

“Damn, she’s loud too.”

“Shut the fuck up you perverted mother fucker!” You shoved Dan back, but it wasn’t long before he struck your nose with his fist.

You stumbled back, wincing and clutching your nose as it bled. “Y/n..”

“Oh come on Y/n, your worse than your are at pleasing her.”

That’s when Sam lost it as well. Sam punched Dan, you pushing Sam back to finish the job.

You grabbed him by the shoulders and slamming him against the wall. “I swear to fucking god! If you ever say any of those things ever again I’ll break your skull!!!”

“Hmp, I’d like to see you try.”

Damien and Sam both grabbed your arm before you got the chance to swing another punch at him.

“Let me go!!”

“Dan, get the fuck away! Go! You’re out of this fucking band!!” Damien screamed.

“Whatever, I didn’t want to be here anyways, I just wanted to see some ladies.” Dan chuckled.

You snarled. “Get him away from me.”

Damien and Pip nodded before getting Dan out of the room.

“Y/n-” “Let’s just go home.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

“How’s it feeling?”

You and Tara were in her bedroom. After tonight’s event, your hand was swollen and bleeding. Sam checked it and no brokenness to it, just some bruises and scratches, plus it’ll sting.

“Like shit.” You huffed, laying back on her bed. Tara already patched you up, it hurt like a bitch too.

“I’m sorry,” “no. I’m sorry, I should’ve just kicked him off the band way before!” You threw your hands up.

“Baby, it’s not your fault. It isn’t your fault he’s some fucked up pervert, but thank you for defending me.” Tara brushed her fingers through your sweaty hair.

“Anytime..” you smile. Tara leaned down to kiss you on the lips, placing her scarred hand on your unharmed cheek.

“I love you.” “Love you too.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~

This is fuckin cheesy.

Sorry for not uploading this faster than I planned. Weird shit has happened this past week

I need ideas cause my brain hurts and I can’t think of anything rn

[the-lazyyy-artist]

I really liked how the composers chose jazz as Aiku's theme. I wanna know how they've come up to that decision.

I still have no idea how jazz is related or connected to Aiku's personality, so if anyone out there who's a geek for bllk's OST or if you know how it connects to him, please let's have a discussion! I'd love to hear your ideas!

(maybe it's the saxophone... The sax is a very sexy instrument in terms of its sound... Maybe that's the connection because Aiku is a sexy man? Lmao jk huhu)

[shadowgast-recs-weekly]

Shadowgast Recs: Polymorph Shenanigans

This week, we have thirteen fics that have Caleb or Essek using polymorph! Some cozy, some funny, and some having some sexy fun with different animal shapes! Check them out underneath the cut, and as always, comment and kudos if you liked them!

Creature Comforts by Mousecookie (4645, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Essek impulsively visits the Mighty Nein one evening during their travels. Frumpkin sits in his lap. Caleb, oddly, is nowhere to be found.

Reccer says: A beautiful fic with a surprising end that’s so beautiful. I love it,

the shape of my heart in the dark by professor (1584, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Essek asks for cats to 'schnuggle' with. An amber cat accepts the invitation.

Reccer says: I liked it!

Not a meet-cute, a bleat-cute by professor (3515, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Essek spends an afternoon collecting spell components and comes home with a pet sheep.

Reccer says: I liked it!

Nepeta by ccaleb_widogast (2037, General) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Professor Caleb accidentally transforms into a cat. He has to ask Essek for to help him turn back.

Reccer says: Really Wholesome with a bit of outsider POV

Do It For Science by Meadow (Medorikoi) (6885, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: Choose Not to Warn

Essek gets fucked by Calebs echo, who then polymorphs into a giant ape.

Reccer says: I love the scene they're doing. That it's for "science" and that Caleb could have lost control of himself when polymorphed as a giant ape in Aeor. So Essek has to take the ape in a controlled setting, for his safety ;)

On the Myriad Uses of Polymorph as a Method of First Aid by catgirlthecrazy (1579, Mature) Reccer's Content Notes: Choose Not to Warn

When a fight in Aeor goes sour, Caleb turns Essek into a T-Rex to save his life.

Reccer says: Caleb in danger? T-ressek SMASH

The Artifact by Chekhov (14378, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: Author warns of a "Looney Tunes concept of peril" and that the sexual tension stays unresolved

A mysterious object is introduced into the wizards' enclosure.

Reccer says: Never have I read a story more worthy of the word "shenanigans". The nerd courting rituals are intricate, hot (though that's not the focus of the story), and - above all - hilarious. Big Yakety Sax energy throughout.

The Annual Rexxentrum Cat Show by hanap (776, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

A cat show has a rare book of spells as its prize. Polymorph shenanigans ensue.

Reccer says: This is hilarious and just gets better

a man by any other face by Mousecookie (33853, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Or, four times Caleb uses Polymorph and one time Essek does, and how both of them must navigate the transformation of the self that is beyond magic.

Reccer says: This is an emotional, gorgeous work that captures so much of the character of the wizards. It’s such a wonderful window into these characters.

good sounds by MinnesotaBruja (2787, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: Choose Not to Warn

Essek discovers a flustering fascination with eels, and Caleb, transmutation wizard, is all too happy to oblige his boyfriend his every desire.

Reccer says: I liked it!

Reverse Tatzelwurm by witches_chant (1803, Teen) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Technically Shapechange, but a polymorph shenanigan (gone beautifully wrong) in spirit.

Reccer says: A brilliant and very funny reinterpretation of some folklore. I like every decision that went into the shape and nature of the creature.

you can have my absence of faith by Anonymous (87745, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: Dubcon/Consensual Non Consent, Male Pregnancy

Essek wants to try freaky egg-pregnancy stuff, Caleb polymorphs into a sexy Lolth spider demon to help him out with that. Then they spend a week having other kinds of domestic sex

Reccer says: There's a lot of love and understanding shared between Essek and Caleb as long-term partners who yield to each other's dark desires and unconventional wants. They're frequently roleplaying as characters and you can see the lapses of the real Essek or real Caleb every now and then, and it's really cute.

True Polymorph by guiding-bolt (4025, Explicit) Reccer's Content Notes: No Content Notes

Essek has always been attracted to Caleb's magic. There was no denying that. It was something of a joke, how he would throw himself at Caleb when he had done something particularly clever. When Caleb masters True Polymorph and turns himself into a dragon, it is no different.

Reccer 1 says: I love the hubris of Essek here, he's going to get that dragon dick in him whatever it takes Reccer 2 says: Amazing writing and delicious situation. Lots of love and care and a bit of size difference.

Aeor is for Lovers is an 18+ Shadowgast Discord server. The above fanfic recommendations were pulled from our community for this weekly event. All fics, unless otherwise specified, will primarily feature Shadowgast. Have any questions about what this is? Check out the FAQ! Next week, we’ll be back with some soulmates!

[tsatsuma69]

EUROVISON SEMI FINALS PT.1

welcome to my heaviliy biased reaction/review :)

its a long one

CROATIA 7/10:

these old men dance funky and fuck nasty

its tacky. its camp. its eurovison

mama ;)

love mr missile man

!STRIP!STRIP!STRIP!STRIP!

vocals could have been stronger + old men could have been more naked

7/10

FINLAND 10/10:

Finland slays as always

VERY cunty

FINLAND WINS LITTLE MISS HEAVY QUEER TECHNO RAVE

love the lil crab dance

wonderful human centipede reference

i know who im voting for in the final

!!!!CHA!CHA!CHA!CHA!CHA!CHA!CHA!!!!

now this is eurovison

10/10 !!CUNT!!

GERMANY 9/10:

GAY GLITTERY VIOLENCE SO SLAY

they rlly got a latex vampire and fucking balls to the wall went for it

scream for me bbgorl

capitol fashion vibes

very eurovison

9/10

ITALY 3/10:

the first of the ballads

very eurovison /neg

(trampolies had me giggling)

glitter doesnt = slay. get better.

he did put his whole pussy into that

it wasnt enough tho

3/10 sure was a ballad bb

NORWAY 7/10:

it's giving Anne boylen????

odd take but slay

solid banger

a whistle note doesnt get u a win bb

eurovison approved :)

7/10

SERBIA 6/10:

go, twink! go!

serbia bringing the drama, slay

hewwo? game owver ;)

i see ur vison. its euro.

I liked his little giggle at the end

6/10

MALTA 4/10:

busting out some sexy sax

are those cardboard cut outs???

bitch dress fancier this is eurovison

!! road trip with the boys !!

theyre having fun in ikea

DID HE JUST DAB

4/10

LATVIA 2/10:

immidaitly funky

ew nevermind

okay wait…?

ew no

mid.

this is eurovison bring the pizazz or go home

2/10

PORTUGAL 8/10:

OH ITS GIVING !! SOMETHING!!! HELLO !!!!

portugal bringing the drama

red <3

could have gone harder. still slayed

7/10

IRELAND 2/10:

please dont be a ballad

fuck. okay. thank god.

stop making eye contact, twink

nice flares its giving knock off glitter elvis

drummer is having fun :)

i didnt like it

2/10

SWITZERLAND 1/10:

ew ballad :(

famously neutral country singing about not wanting to be being a soldier and war casulties

okay…. of all the countries… bbgorl

fun lil outfits.doesnt save u

unfortunatly i think eurovison wil eat this shit up

1/10

FRANCE 6/10:

NEVERMIND france brought the drama

oh the GLAMORE oh the DRAMA oh the EUROVISON

that sure is a Dress

!!SHOULDER PAD ALERT!!

mmmm its good but falls a little flat 4 me

wait where did her dress go

6/10

ISRAEL 4/10:

immidiate DRAMA

ourple :)

unicorn. we're sticking with that…. okay.

guys i think we wanna see her dance

4/10

MOLDOVA 6/10:

u were so good last year dont let me down

okay pop off king

hehe eyeball

love the drums and the headpieces :)

!! HELLO FUNKY FLUTE MAN !!

a bop

6/10

SWEDEN 5/10:

i want her to scratch my back with those nails

……im getting abba vibes???? sounds a little bit like the winner takes it all at the beginning

sweden, sweden, sweden smh

OH the drama of a hydrollic press

cracking vocals crickey well done

5/10

AZERBAIJAN 2/10:

pippin and merri made it to eurovision and theyre indi twinks now

its.okay.

was….that….it….?

2/10

CZECHIA 5/10:

oh this is fun

pink <3

swing em babes

uncanny clone doll vibes /pos

they know their audience (its me and i love barbie)

feminism :)

5/10

NETHERLANDS 2/10:

i just know ur gonna let me down

lo and behold i was right

another fucking ballad

STOP MAKING EYE CONTACT

ew straight people at eurovison

nevermind i think theyre lesbains

but that wont save them

god uses she/her pronouns :)

2/10 forgettable

ballad count: 3

best: Finland

worst: Switzerland

who made it thru:

Croatia :P

Moldova

Switzerland >:(

Findland !!!! :D

Czechia <3

Israel

Portugal :)

Sweden

Serbia (go!twink!go!)

Norway

final thoughts:

GERMANY WAS ROBBED!!! ROBBED !!!!!!!!!!!

i am being so normal about this <3

[silly-bean]

finally got around to finishing the Trigun '98 anime (working my way through trimax rn and having emotions™ as well) and, fucking Midvalley dude.

He first shows up serenading us with his sexy sax tones in the background of a scene where Legato forces a man to rip out his own heart.

He gets formally introduced with the moniker "the hornfreak".

He spends several episodes not talking and just hovering around Legato while carrying his fucking saxophone.

When he finally confronts Vash he opens by talking shit and then using his sax to blast sonic waves at Vash, and proceeds to beat him into the ground by trying to hit civilians and causing him to dive in front of them and take the hit. Then, after Vash manages to break his saxophone, he just takes the L and blows himself up

Truly a character of all time

[gwarden123]

Watched Tetsuo: The Iron Man. I really liked it. It dragged a little towards the middle, kinda got a bit directionless, but it picked up pretty sharply after that.

It has this disorientating, dreamlike feel to it, more in the first half than the second half. It genuinely feels like a nightmare, with time and place jumping around, and there being almost an uncertainty what is real to begin with and what is not.

It's pretty funny a lot of the time, too. The sexy sax for the car and the little heart shape on the bottom of the frying pan made me laugh. It isn't a particularly deep movie. In many ways it's a very adolescent movie, like, the kind of fucked up thing a teenager would love to watch. But it's very charming as that!

The stop-motion effects are also very impressive. That and the 4:3 aspect ratio and the black and white. It definitely feels like it's calling back to a much older type of movie, but I think it's also a very good example of why intentionally hobbling the high fidelity technology you have access to can strongly help your story and the mood you're going for. Like, the black and white was probably mostly for cheapness, but the movie wouldn't be as good or as impactful if it had been shot in crisp and colourful widescreen. The surreal nature of the special effects also help evoke... Like, if you had to watch a wizard battle, jerky stop-motion where it feels like reality is breaking down is more evocative and shocking than perfectly photorealistic effects. Photorealism is fine for fantasy, sometimes, but for horror I think something more surreal is more appropriate.

So, yes, A-plus fucked up movie. And it's short! Highly recommend!

[nightmaremp]

Weremayhem: Song of beasts. Ch7: Exile on Main Street

 The band arrived at Zedd’s office. “I’ll tell you guys about that,” said Lips as they walked in. “Impressive, man," replied Dr. Teeth. “Do you understand how huge this is?” asked Nora. “I mean Zedd called and offered to produce your whole album in his studio, and-” before the black haired female continued finishing her sentence, Animal tried to bite a gold record. “What are you doing?” she had a look of fear filled her face. 

The drummer looked at the record before back at her. “Gold," he replied. “Oh, uh…” Floyd started to say. “Animal got expensive taste,” said the red haired male as he pointed at Animal. Teeth chuckles. “No, no, no. General rule of thumb while we’re here, okay?” replied Nora as she took the record from the drummer. 

“No eating, no touching, and no eating what you touch.” said Label Lady. “Please, put this back carefully” said Nora as she hands it to Teeth. The doc hands it to Animal. Lewis facepalms. “Dad, why?” he said under his breath. “Yeah, everyone, please just reign it in and be chill,” she said. The door opens and Zedd walks in. “Hey, there they are.” he said as he walked in. 

“Oh, snap, it’s happening,” said Nora. Lips mumbles to Zedd. “Hey Lips,” he replied. “Whoo!” they both said as they did their handshake, arm bump, chest bump, and moved their fingers like worms. Lips laughs. “Hey, it’s the goat lady from the hike” said Zedd as he looks over to Nora and points. “Shut up! What, you remember me?” she asked. 

“Cool. Do I get a dope handshake, too?” the black haired female asked as she walked over. Zedd looks confused. “I remember something like this, a little finger, the elbow.” said Nora as she tried to do the handshake. “What’s up? You know, we’ll workshop it later” she said. Nora gasps  as she sees his awards. “Can I hold your Grammy?” Nora asked. “Uh…” Zedd started to say. 

“Is it heavy? It looks heavy.” said Nora as she held the award and squeals with joy. “It is heavy,” she said. “Please don’t touch it,” he asked her. “I don’t know if Label Lady knows what “chill” means.” whisper Floyd to Teeth. “She’s totally freaking Zedd out,” he added. Dr. Teeth facepalms as Floyd closes his eyes. He shook his head. 

Later in the studio, The band entered. “Wow, this place looks like a giant sexy spaceship,” said Floyd. “I must say, a rather sleek and chic space for our laid back pace.” replied the doc. “Right on!” said Nora as she stuck her head out the door. They all turn to her. “Me as well. Also. Too.” she added. “If you need anything, I’m outside. Although, it’s a big space, no?” the black haired female said. 

“I’ll let you know. It gets tight here.” Zedd replied. “Okay” she replied before Zedd shut the door. He locks it. “Let’s do this,” Zedd said as he turned to the band. “Yeah!” the band agrees. 

“So, uh, usually, the band plays together in a group.” said Floyd as he held his bass guitar. He looks around. “I just play here, alone?” the red haired male asked. “That’s the idea.” replied Zedd. “All right,” replied Floyd as he started to play. Zedd made the voice repeat with some autotune. 

Next, Lips played his trumpet. He sighs and mumbles something. Zedd added some effects to Lips’s voice. Janice tunes her guitar. “Ready to lay it down?” he asked her. “Oh, like, totally, for sure.” replied the blonde female. He distorts some of her voice. 

“I left my sax at home,” said Zoot. Zedd slows down the voice and puts it on repeat. Dr. Teeth tunes his keyboard. “Ready when you are, doc” he said. “Well, all right,” replied the good doctor. “Wait, that’s perfect,” replied Zedd. “Well, right on” replied the ginger haired male. “Also how?” he asked with his eyes wide. Electronic pop music plays as the band listens to the song they made. 

“Consider us collectively blown away by your rhythmical beats and bytes,” said Dr. Teeth. “Oh! Speaking of beats, I think Animal is all ready to lay down our drum track.” replied Zedd. The group looked at the other side of the glass, where Animal was. The drummer was looking down at the colorful plate with his drumsticks in hand. 

“Simon?” asked Animal. Zedd pressed a button so that the drummer could hear him. “Close, but that’s a drum machine. Hit it” he replied. Animal taps his drumstick on the machine. A snare drum sound filled the room which caused the drummer to jump back from the table. “Got it. That was perfect…” said Zedd. “Wha..Wha…” said Animal in shock and confusion. 

Outside of  the room, Moog came into the office. “Moog? Please don’t tell me. You’re here to give me your demo” said Nora as she stopped walking around the room. Lewis was sitting on a chair with Annie playing with a toy mouse that is for cats. The black haired female sat down next to the ten year old. “Oh, no, no. It is not always about my demo, although I do have a stack in my car, just in case you get curious.” replied Moog. 

“No, I’m just here to support my mayhem,” he added. “You support them a lot, huh?” she asked. “Hey, what can I say? Fan for life” the black haired male replied. “Also, a great babysitter,” added Lewis. “That too.” replied Moog. “Normally, I’d be super judgy, but I just completely fangirled in front of Zedd.” replied Nora. 

“He thinks I’m a lunatic and he’s not wrong.” she added. Moog sat down next to her. “When I met Prince, I fainted right in front of him,” he replied. “I woke up to him poking me with one of his four-inch heels to see if I was alive.” Moog added. “Wait, Prince poked you?” Nora asked. “Yes, he did,” he replied. “Okay, that needs to be the first story you tell people when you meet them,” she added. 

“Oh, no, no, no. I got stories. Look…” He started to say. “One time, Stevie Nicks looked at me from the stage, and I just let out, like, this long, high-pitched scream,” Moog said. Annie giggles as she pulls on her older brother’s hair. “Wow” replied Nora. “They thought a child was in danger,” he replied. 

“I just went with it. I was like, “Yo! We gotta find this kid, fan out!” the black haired male added. “That’s a tough confession to match” replied Nora. “Yeah” he replied. “But one time in high school, I was at the mall, I saw Tina Turner, and I cornered her and cried. I sang the whole “Thunderdome” song right to her” replied Label Lady. 

“That’s amazing. What’s wrong with that?” he asked. “It wasn’t Tina Turner.” she replied. “Just a gorgeous lady giving out corn dog samples.” Nora added. “Wow, you really are one of us,” replied Moog. “Tell no one” she replied. “Look, being a superfan just means you love something deep in your heart,” he replied. “You know to be honest, I don’t trust anyone who’s not a super fan of something.” the black haired male replied. 

“Wave that fan-flag high” he added. “I will,” she replied. “Glad to hear it, Thunderdome,” Moog replied. “Don’t call me that” replied Nora. “Get a room,” said Lewis with a chuckle. The two faces’ had some blush on them. Nora clears her throat. “So, Lewis, how is Annie?” she asked the ginger haired boy. “She is good, more awake today. Also her paw pads are starting to go away” he replied. “Aww, I’m going to miss them” replied Moog. “Paw pads?” asked Nora. 

“Yeah, see” replied Lewis as he showed her Annie’s little hand. Her paw pad was slowly flatting to match a palm of a normal hand. “Huh, that’s neat,” she replied. 

Meanwhile in the studio, Animal was still messing with the drum machine. He tapped it and it made a drum sound. On the other side of the glass, everyone was talking and the drummer couldn’t hear what they were saying due to the glass. 

“I mean honestly, we ain’t got no need for any of our axes and saxes, man” said Floyd. “With all these high-tech gizmos,” As Floyd says, Lips’ foot hit the button that can let Animal hear what they are talking about. “And the way you create your musical magic…” The red haired male chuckles. “Just think about it.” he added. 

“This band ain’t got no need for Animal or his drum set anymore.” said Floyd Pepper. The others laughed. The drummer wasn’t happy. He felt both sad and angry. Lips removed his foot, unaware what happened. “It’s like all of us could be replaced, you know?” said Floyd. 

Animal starts to shake with anger, he growls like a dog with rabies. He suddenly yells and throws the drum machine at the glass causing it to break into pieces. Everyone jumps in shock on the other side of the glass. Teeth lay a hand on Zedd’s shoulder. “Don’t worry, we’ll pay you back for that.” said the doc. “It’s $80,000,” he replied. 

The good doctor’s eyes got wide, he shook his head. “We will not be paying you back for that,” he replied. The door of the studio opens and slams close as Animal walks out in anger. “Animal, how’s it going in there?’ asked Nora. “Bad!” he replied in a pissed off tone. “Like cool-bad or bad-bad?” she asked. 

The drummer walks through the glass of the door. Glass smashing sounds filled the air as the glass fell on the floor. Horror on all of their faces. “I’m thinking bad-bad,” said Moog. “You think?” asked Lewis in a smart ass tone. JJ walks by and peeks through the broken glass of the door. “Looks like it’s going well,” said JJ. 

“JJ?” asked Nora. JJ used the door that wasn’t broken and walked in. “Why are you everywhere?” she asked. “Hey, I’m here to see my boy Zedd. He’s a big investor in my music app.” he replied. “Oh, cool, which one?” asked Moog. “JFinty.” replied JJ. “Wait, you’re the J in JFinty?” he asked as he stood up. 

“Yeah” replied JJ. “I mean, I only listen to vinyl, but I hear good things.” replied Moog. “Okay, enough about your dumb app, okay?” said Nora. “First, you try to buy Wax Town Records, and now, you’re crashing my recording session, claiming you know Zedd?” she scoffs. “Dude, weak.” Nora said as she crossed her arms. 

The door opens, Zedd comes in. “Yo, JJ” said Zedd. “Hey! Hey! Zeddy Kruger” replied JJ. “Come on back,” he replied. “What happened to my door?” asked Zedd. “Oh! That’s my bad.” replied JJ. “I’ll just Venmo you for the damages?” he added. “All right, cool” replied Zedd before he walked back into the studio and shut the door behind him. 

“Cheers,” said JJ. “Zedd Danson,” he chuckles. “I got you covered, Smooshie.” JJ said to Nora with a smirk. “Don’t call me “Smooshie” she replied. “Hey, you made it up, right?” he asked. “God, I miss those days. Later, Smoosh.” he added before he walked into the studio. Lewis couldn’t help but see JJ as a snake with a mask that had a smile painted on it. He let out a groan. 

“Nice dude. He’s cool” said Moog. 

[rocknrollflames]

The Lost Boys - ‘I Still Believe’ scene.

This is the original and the true ‘Sexy Sax Man’.

[krisict]

I got to meet the sexy sax man from The Lost Boys last night at a brewery in Wichita and honestly was probably the best thing I’ve seen 😂

[huskracoon90]

It's very late at night and I've found myself thinking how much things have changed since I became a Widow in 2022.

When my husband first passed I'd constantly ask myself variations of the questions why? What did I do to deserve this kind of punishment. As most of the relationship involved some kind of emotional trauma to not only test us as a couple but my own mental health, from miscarriages, COVID, cheating and so much more which led me to doubt myself and the marriage alot

In the first 18 months after I tried the dating scene, the apps and went on a few (absolute failures) of first dates but none of it felt right, I felt like maybe it was me, this was another punishment. Until I came to the realisation I wasn't being my true self I was putting on a performance and hiding behind a comfort mask

So in October 2024 in the lead up to the 2nd anniversary of his passing I faced several personal fears by going to my first ever convention For The Love Of Horror in Manchester, where I met the absolutely wonderful, sexy sax man Tim Cappello (dream come true 🥰) and three of the amazing cast from The Evil Dead, as well as talking to complete strangers about all things horror.

But I'd very much made my mind up the dating side of my life was being shelved, removed all obvious dating apps off my phone, switched others to just looking for friendship and left it at that.

Never in a millions years did I think I'd start talking to someone who matches me on so many levels, encourages me to be my authentic self and has made me believe in love again. Whenever I talk about them, friends say I light up when I say their name or see that they've messaged 🤭 I can not wait to see where this new adventure takes me

It really does prove you never know what's around the corner and sorry for the long post 😬✌️

[raggedgoodlooks]

Horror Month Day 14: The Lost Boys (1987)

The only thing I don’t understand that happens in this film is why are there headbangers at the sexy sax man concert? I know that I’ve been covering a lot of eighties movies this month but when a movie has badass motorcycle-riding vampires who make even mullets look cool, then I have to include it at some point. The humor falls flat in most places, some of the acting is questionable and the…

[jxrm]

book log - 2020

the circle by stephen j. galgon

let them eat pancakes by craig carlson

trophy life by lea gellar

the little cafe in copenhagen by julie caplin

serial killers volume 1 by ryan becker

time out by emma murray

love in the capitol by b. ivy woods

the fear hunter by elise sax

please like me by mindy kaling

i'm fine and neither are you by camille pagan

a secondhand life by pamela crane

the move by whitney dineen

dog day wedding by rich amooi

friends list by rob watson

sticky fingers by j.t. lawrence

the lonely heath attack club by j.c. williams

when she returned by lucinda berry

no judgements by meg cabot

big sexy love by kristy greenwood

the friday night date dress by talena winters

zenith man by jenniger haigh

woman last seen in her thirties by camille pagan

everything my mother taught me by alice hoffman

kiss me not by emma hart

the end of temperance dare by wendy webb

all this i will give to you by dolores redondo

the broken girls by simone st. james

kiss me tonight by emma hart

her by britney king

the wedding date by zara stoneley

felix ever after by kaceen callender

kiss me again by emma hart

the perfect wife by blake pierce

as kismet would have it by sandhya menon

next year in havana by chanel cleeton

love in the time of contracts by jethro collins

hot mess by emma hart

the survivor's guide to family happiness by maddie dawson

open book by jessica simpson

beach read by emily henry

the prettiest one by james hankins

big summer by jennifer weiner

digging in by loretta nyhan

the other family by loretta nyhan

palm beach bedlam by tom turner

untouchable by sibel hodge

the virgin romance novelist by meghan quinn

hogwarts: an incomplete and unreliable guide by j.k. rowling

the rumour by lesley kara

jackie four by phil chard

such a fun age by kiley reid

the family next door by sally hepworth

kissing games of the world by sandi kahn shelton

every single secret by emily carpenter

the poet x by elizabeth acevedo

harry potter: a journey through charms and defense against the dark arts by pottermore publishing

the birthday mystery by joyce cato

the wedding war by liz talley

kulti by mariana zapata

black friday by michael hodges

the other daughter by alex dahl

meet cute by helena hunting

the female of the species by mindy mcginnis

the devil's storybooks by natalie babbitt

you owe me a murder by eileen cook

my favorite half-night stand by christine lauren

tidelands by philippa gregory

gracefully you by jenna dewan

the void by christine bernard

tweet cute by emma lord

dear girls by ali wong

the woman inside by e.g. scott

risking it all by nina darnton

lying next to me by gregg olsen

the lost by natasha preston

roomies by christina lauren

i am not your perfect mexican daughter by erika l. sanchez

twice in a blue moon by christina lauren

the right swipe by alisha rai

i found you by lisa jewell

the secrets of married women by carol mason

a piece of normal by maddie dawson

my lovely wife by samantha downing

the bookish life of nina hill by abbi waxman

when we believed in mermaids by barbara o'neal

the nurse by amy cross

i'll never tell by catherine mckenzie

the weight of lies by emily carpenter

the bromance book club by lyssa kay adams

the wives by tarryn fisher

the marriage lie by kimberley belle

best friends & other liars by heather balog

get a life, chloe brown by talia hibbert

the child next door by shalini boland

the queen and the cure by amy harrison

the overdue life of amy byler by kelly harms

short stories from hogwarts of heroism, hardship, and dangerous hobbies by j.k. rowling

a friend in need by hannah ellis

the starter wife by nina lauren

the girl before by j.p. delaney

men without women by haruki murakami

the unhoneymooners by christina lauren

the other mrs. miller by allison m. dickson

the sun down motel by simone st. james

short stories from hogwarts of power, politics, and pesky poltergeists by j.k. rowling

the woman in our house by andrew hart