#Uke Mochi

[terabyte-teddybear]

the question remains: tia kofi!

X X X X X X X X X

[mochiwrites]

Since ur name is a mochi, i can imagine like a mochi is vibrating with energy. Idk why but its funnier in my head wj(bdbnd

HELP???? just imagine one of these:

vibrating Really Fast, and you get an accurate depiction of what I’m like rn

[ajahbesti]

Gudang Bubuk Es Krim GAFI PROMO, Hub: 0896-1282-1257

[rumade]

Don't worry, we clubbed him to death with a spoon first

(Daifuku with red bean and cream filling. Only 30b in Thailand, about 70p. Wagashi in the UK are insanely expensive in comparison with Asia. I often see mochi/daifuku for £3 each)

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[Exclusive] “Deep Impact on Korean Women’s Movement… ‘Deepfake Scandal’ Naturally Leads to Global Solidarity”

published sept 18th 2024

this article has been mtl and edited from the original Korean into english. it’s not going to be 1:1 but the basic facts should be there. If you happen to notice any discrepancies please lmk and I’ll edit it asap. Thanks everyone for your help and continued patience. I thought it was interesting to hear from the Chinese feminists who organized the protest in London and learn how they think about the deepfake issue so I decided to post this here.

Chinese Women’s Exclusive Interview after Organizing UK Protest against ‘Korean Deepfake Porn Scandal’

“It broke my heart when I saw two Korean high school girls translating the ‘Deepfake Porn Scandal’ into Chinese online to seek help. It was clear that, just as the Chinese government ignores us, the Korean government was doing the same to them, which made me feel even sadder.”

Nana, a Chinese feminist who organized a protest in London condemning the Telegram deepfake porn crimes in Korea, described her initial emotions upon hearing about the recent deepfake incident in Korea. The sadness she felt was not only from empathizing with the suffering of the many female victims. It also stemmed from a deep sense of sympathy and shared struggle with the women living under state and societal systems that remained indifferent to their pain.

Feeling an instinctive urge to “do something,” Nana quickly organized a protest march from London’s Trafalgar Square to the Korean Embassy. What she initially expected to be a small gathering of just a few Korean activists exceeded her expectations. Within just a few days, more than 100 women from various countries, including Korea, China, and Japan, took to the streets on the evening of September 3 (local time). The protest also drew significant attention on social media, becoming the first overseas demonstration following the incident.

Around ten days after the protest, Segye Ilbo was able to meet three Chinese women in the UK who organized and led the event. Given the risks that Chinese protesters face, both at home and abroad, the women requested to use pseudonyms.

On September 3 (local time), women from various nationalities gathered in London to protest against the recent illegal deepfake porn crimes in South Korea. The protest was a call for justice regarding the widespread deepfake sexual exploitation incident.

Protest in the UK Against the Korean Deepfake Scandal

In an interview at a café in central London on September 12, Nana, Axolotl, and Mochi revealed that they have been involved in women’s rights activism since 2022 through their Instagram account, “We Are All Chained Women (@weareallchainedwomen).” While women had always participated in protests, they noticed that men often took credit for their contributions. This inspired them to create an account to document women’s activism firsthand. Their pre-existing community of women living abroad became the foundation for their collective efforts. Despite having no prior experience in organizing protests, they learned the ropes by directly engaging in street activism, including how to organize marches and the symbolic importance of protesting in front of embassies.

Over the years, they have organized around 20 protests, addressing issues like sexual assault in India, women’s rights in Palestine, and human rights for women in Afghanistan. However, the protest in early September against the Korean deepfake scandal felt particularly special to them. Typically, they communicated only in Chinese, but this protest plan was quickly translated into English and spread to women from various countries, resulting in an unprecedented level of diversity and participation.

Nana said, “I wanted to protest alongside Korean feminists, but I hadn’t had the chance to connect with any in real life. It was so meaningful to finally meet Korean women through the spread of this protest.” Following advice from many Korean women on how to prepare for the protest, they stayed up late, making banners just three days before the event. They also learned the importance of having legal observers and safety personnel.

Axolotl emphasized the significance of this protest, saying, “Unlike previous, more relaxed gatherings, this was a truly official protest organized as a formal entity. It was also the first time we met women of various nationalities on the streets, not just Koreans.”

Recalling the day of the protest, Mochi said, “It was my first time going to the Korean embassy, and we got a bit lost, so there were some bumps along the way. Despite our inexperience, thanks to the courage and solidarity of women from various countries who chanted slogans in Korean and English, we successfully completed the protest.” In London, slogans such as “My life is not your porn” and “Deepfake is murder” echoed throughout the protest.

When asked about the reaction of the Korean embassy, Mochi explained, “Two men were watching us from behind the curtains, filming the protest, and embassy security guards came out to record what we were saying. If this were the Chinese embassy, they might have responded more discreetly, but the Korean embassy seemed shocked, likely because they hadn’t encountered such protests before. Soon after, they called the police.” However, the police merely asked when the protest would end and then left.

As embassy staff left the building, protesters chanted, “Punish everyone who creates, watches, and trades in illegal deepfake content!” According to Mochi, the embassy representatives quickly retreated back inside.

The Influence of Korean Women's Feminism

"Girls' Generation's 'Into the New World'? Of course, I know it. I also know it’s used at protest sites. I believe every woman in China our age should know this song."

These women all agreed that Korean feminism has already made a significant impact in China. They were well aware of the “Uncomfortable Courage” (2018) protests, which criticized biased investigations into illegal filming crimes in South Korea. They explained that “Into the New World,” sung by Korean women at various protest sites, is not only famous in China but also known and sung by feminists in many other countries.

One movement that particularly caught their attention was South Korea’s “4B Movement.” The term “4B” combines the Chinese character for “no” (非) and the letter “B,” referring to a lifestyle that rejects four traditional roles: sexual relationships, childbirth, dating, and marriage with men. Never before had there been such a collective movement questioning and voluntarily rejecting life tasks that were considered natural for women to follow.

When Nana first heard about the 4B Movement, she was deeply impressed. “While it’s dangerous to openly oppose the government, it’s remarkable how women have found ways to resist on an individual level in their daily lives,” she said. “I think it’s an effective way for individuals to resist being reduced to birth machines by the state.”

She also introduced the “boy sober” trend, which has become popular on the video platform TikTok. The term “sober” refers to being mentally clear, and the trend encourages women to stop relying on men in order to maintain emotional independence. This trend is thought to have been significantly influenced by South Korea’s 4B Movement and events like the U.S. abortion ban ruling.

Nana emphasized the importance of young women experiencing the freedom to enjoy their lives and spaces as individuals, rather than being dependent on men.

Axolotl pointed out that even in Western countries, many women are still "chasing false dreams." She explained that while there is a societal atmosphere that makes people believe gender equality has already been achieved and that women are equal to men, it’s crucial to expose the reality that this is not the case. “We must not be deceived by the small comforts offered by patriarchal systems and governments,” she said, stressing the need to uproot the deep-seated roots of gender inequality.

In this process, Axolotl believes, “We must question the policies and laws of every institution and government.” She explained that encountering immediate backlash when addressing systems of oppression—like patriarchy intertwined with capitalism—demonstrates why this work is necessary. “For a long time, we’ve struggled with political depression, feeling helpless that nothing could change,” she added. “But now, at least, we know we can do something, and through connections, we can draw strength from one another.”

Mochi shared a similar sentiment, reflecting on the meaning of all this activism. “I used to ask myself what the point of all this was, but then I realized that it wasn’t about changing the world immediately. I have to do this for my own mental health,” she said. Finding a way to channel incomprehensible anger and break free from long-standing feelings of helplessness provided her with a personal, practical solution.

She added, “If you focus solely on how much the world has changed, in some ways, it can feel very unrealistic. But when you concentrate on your own emotions and the powerful sense of connection you feel when meeting more like-minded friends, that’s where you find the motivation to keep going.” They said that since they began organizing protests, their group has continued to grow, giving them hope for the future.

Hiding Women’s Rights and Domestic Violence Issues

Nana reflected on the longstanding societal strategy of concealing issues such as women’s rights and domestic violence and trying to stop women from exposing these problems in other languages by accusing them of “disgracing the nation.” She noted, “In this sense, Korean feminists and we are so alike that it feels like looking in a mirror.”

Nana mentioned that when she heard from Korean women that “we do not trust the Korean government or the Korean media,” she realized it was similar to how Chinese women couldn’t find trustworthy media in China. This is why the slogan “Woman is our nationality” was created. She explained, “Regardless of background or country, being women unites us, and it’s the perfect slogan to show solidarity among feminists of various nationalities.” She emphasized that it also carries the message, “We will eventually win.”

They stressed the importance of connection between women from East Asian countries, which share common traits such as Confucianism and patriarchal governments. The women, who were well-versed in the history of digital sex crimes in Korea—from illegal filming to the Telegram Nth Room exploitation and deepfake sexual violence—asserted, “Turning women’s everyday lives into pornography is not just a problem in Korean society.” They expressed anticipation for the large protest related to deepfake crimes set to take place in Seoul on September 21.

The women repeatedly mentioned the courage of Korean feminists and the awakening it sparked among women of various nationalities. Nana asked, “Do Korean women know how much Chinese feminists have been influenced by the 4B movement and literature from Korea?”

She continued, “There are many works of ‘Korean women’s literature’ translated into Chinese. Classics like Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, The Vegetarian, and Summer Outside. Writers like Kim Ae-ran, Kim Cho-yeop, and Han Kang are famous among Chinese feminists.”

London correspondent: Ji-hye Jeong

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current favourite song:

[criminaldoenjangjjigae]

Here's the already completed painting of Aizen and Amazake. It was done back in November, so excuse the quality.

[hangingslothcentral]

update: i am still unwell but my sister has managed to acquire me some ✨pistachio lindt lindor✨ a thing whose existence i was fantasising about a couple of weeks ago only to discover it is REAL and also, tragically, out of stock on the lindt UK website. anyway i'll be getting to try those on Friday and I am SO excited. pistachio is possibly my favourite flavour for things to be, aside from mochi, in which case my favourite is sesame.

also i am not unwell in a super alarming way or anything, in case anyone is worried! i should be more okay in a few days.

--- Eira xxx

[myrtaceaae]

Just discovered my favourite frozen treat is fucking. Imported from the UK. is it impossible for Australia to make frozen mochi?? Like I'm not gonna buy something that was imported from so so far away. I try to buy WA sourced stuff and I like occasionally have to buy something from the eastern states but. the UK??? The fucking UK???

[gabelesimp]

Yayaaaaaa!! New Deities!!

Apolaki: Filipino Sun God

Bathala: Deity of the Sky (Deceased)

Uke-Mochi: Shinto Goddess of Food

Fujin: Demon-God(?) of the Wind

I made Apolaki for @chrispywhispy!

[mama-doggo]

SNACKS >:3

(if comfy please tell flavor/type in the comments or reblogs :D)

(Mama doesnt know alot of snacks so theres probablys going to be alots of sweets qwq)

[gremblim]

UK store/strawberry tier preorders close this sunday!

🍓 The mochis have decided to better themselves with literature 📖 Zine preorders: 🍓 UK store closes sunday! Last chance for strawberry merch, #hetalia fanzine shipping internationally 📦

All profits will go to tbe Trussell Trust, a UK charity fighting hunger! Treat yourself to a hefty art book and support a good cause!

https://linktr.ee/usukzine

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Arrow (TV Series; 2012)

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Clockwise (Film; 1986)

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Comfort and Joy (Film; 1984)

Death at the President's Lodging, by Michael Innes (Novel; 1936) [Inspector Appleby #1]

The Duchess (Film; 2008)

The Female Eunuch, by Germaine Greer (Women’s History; 1970)

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From Russia with Love (London Film Premiere; 1963) [James Bond #2]

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The Guide, by R.K. Narayan (Novel; 1958)

Hot Rats, by Frank Zappa (Album; 1969)

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Jesus Christ Superstar (Soundtrack Recorded; 1969)

Kagemusha (Film; 1980)

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (Film; 2003)

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Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (Film; 1941)

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (TV Series; 2013)

Patience, by Gilbert & Sullivan (Comic Opera; 1881)

Peggy Sue Got Married (Film; 1986)

Private Benjamin (Film; 1980)

Simon Says (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Ep. 3; 1964)

Songs from the Labyrinth, by Sting (Album; 2006)

Spook-a-Nanny (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1964)

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True Stories (Film; 1986)

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Washington Square (Film; 1997)

Whiplash (Film; 2014)

Wild About Hurry (WB MM Cartoon; 1959)

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Holidays 10.10

Holidays

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Lazonesia (Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

New Custosia (Declared; 2016) [unrecognized]

Republic of Alba (Declared; 1944) [Conquered 11.2.1844]

Saba (from the Netherlands, 2010)

2nd Thursday in October

Children’s Environmental Health Day [2nd Thursday]

Day of Children’s Hospice Work (Germany) [2nd Thursday]

Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch [2nd Thursday]

International RSE Day [2nd Thursday]

National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day (Canada) [2nd Thursday]

National Dessert Day [2nd Thursday] (also 10.14)

National Student Day [2nd Thursday]

Ombuds Day [2nd Thursday]

Thirsty Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thoughtful Thursday [2nd Thursday of Each Month]

Three for Thursday [Every Thursday]

Thrift Store Thursday [Every Thursday]

Throwback Thursday [Every Thursday]

Toast Thursday [2nd Thursday of Each Month]

World Chicken Day [2nd Thursday]

World Sight Day [2nd Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning October 10 (1st Full Week of October)

Death Penalty Focus Week (thru 10.12) [Week including 10.10.]

Take Your Medicine Americans Week (thru 10.17)

Festivals Beginning October 10, 2024

Fennville Goose Festival (Fennville, Michigan) [thru 10.13]

Great American Beer Festival (Denver, Colorado) [thru 10.12]

The Great Pumpkin Parade (New Bedford, Massachusetts)

Groves Pecan Festival (Groves, Texas) [thru 10.13]

Gruene Music & Wine Festival (New Braunfels, Texas)

National Shrimp Festival (Gulf Shores, Alabama) [thru 10.13]

Suffolk Peanut Festival (Suffolk, Virginia) [thru 10.13]

West Virginia Black Walnut Festival (Spencer, West Virginia) [thru 10.13]

The WhiskyX (Los Angeles, California)

Yemassee Shrimp Festival (Yemassee, South Carolina) [thru 10.12]

Zwolle Tamale Fiesta (Zwolle, Louisiana) [thru 10.12]

Feast Days

Aequinoctium Autumnale V (Pagan)

Alberto Giacometti (Artology)

Angela Truszkowska (Christian; Blessed)

Antoine Watteau (Artology)

Celebration of the Squeezed Nipple (Shamanism)

Cerbonius (Christian; Saint)

Chris Ofili (Artology)

Claude Simon (Writerism)

Crystal Gazing Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Daniel Comboni (Christian; Saint)

Dildo Day (Pastafarian)

Etain (Celtic Book of Days)

Eulampius and Eulampia (Christian; Saint)

Festival for Juno Moneta (Ancient Rome)

Festival of Light (Brazil; Everyday Wicca)

Fiona Rae (Artology)

Francis Borgia (Christian; Saint)

Gereon and companions (Christian; Saints)

Han van Meegeren (Artology)

Harold Pinter (Writerism)

James Clavell (Writerism)

John of Bridlington (Christian; Saint)

Lambert-Sigisbert Adam (Artology)

Madeline Murray O’Hair Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Maurice Prendergast (Artology)

María Catalina Irigoyen Echegaray (Maria Desposorios; Christian; Blessed)

Nicolas de Largillière (Artology)

Paulinus of York (in England; Christian; Saint)

Pinytus (Christian; Saint)

Rankin Frackle (Muppetism)

Rub Things On Your Lover Day (Pastafarian)

Rumiko Takahashi (Artology)

St. Bonaventura (Positivist; Saint)

Tanca (Christian; Saint)

Vida Dutton Scudder (Episcopal Church)

Viktor of Xanten (Christian; Saint)

Warai Matsuri (Laughing Festival; Japan)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Binary Day [1010] (5 of 9)

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Fatal Day (Pagan) [20 of 24]

Prime Number Day: 283 [61 of 72]

Premieres

The Amber Spyglass, by Philip Pullman (Novel; 2000) [His Dark Materials #3]

Arrow (TV Series; 2012)

Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand (Propaganda Fiction; 1957)

The Barnyard Battle (Disney Cartoon; 1929)

The Barnyard Broadcast (Disney Cartoon; 1931)

Boogie Nights (Film; 1997)

Boulevardier from the Bronx (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)

The Brave and the Boulder or To Each His Stone (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 116; 1961)

Carnival Capers (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit; 1932)

Clockwise (Film; 1986)

Come Taste the Band, by Deep Purple (Album; 1975)

Comfort and Joy (Film; 1984)

Death at the President's Lodging, by Michael Innes (Novel; 1936) [Inspector Appleby #1]

The Duchess (Film; 2008)

The Female Eunuch, by Germaine Greer (Women’s History; 1970)

Fine Feathered Friend (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1942)

The First Snow (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1947)

From Russia with Love (London Film Premiere; 1963) [James Bond #2]

Giant (Film; 1956)

The Gorilla Mystery (Disney Cartoon; 1930)

The Guide, by R.K. Narayan (Novel; 1958)

Hot Rats, by Frank Zappa (Album; 1969)

In Rainbows, by Radiohead (Album; 2007)

In the Court of the Crimson King, by King Crimson (Album; 1969)

Jesus Christ Superstar (Soundtrack Recorded; 1969)

Kagemusha (Film; 1980)

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (Film; 2003)

Leader of the Pack, by the Shangri-Las (Song; 1964)

Mickey’s Elephant (Disney Cartoon; 1936)

The Monkees, by The Monkees (Album; 1966)

Naughty but Mice (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1947)

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (Film; 1941)

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (TV Series; 2013)

Patience, by Gilbert & Sullivan (Comic Opera; 1881)

Peggy Sue Got Married (Film; 1986)

Private Benjamin (Film; 1980)

Simon Says (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Ep. 3; 1964)

Songs from the Labyrinth, by Sting (Album; 2006)

Spook-a-Nanny (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1964)

St. George and the Dragonet, by Stan Freberg (Song; 1953)

St. Vincent (Film; 2014)

The San Blasters or Big Bang on the Beach (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 115; 1961)

Tragic Kingdom, by No Doubt (Album; 1995)

Trick or Treat (Disney Cartoon; 1952)

Tricky Trap by TapTap (Underdog Cartoon, S1, Ep. 4; 1964)

True Stories (Film; 1986)

Video Games, by Lana Del Rey (Song; 2011)

Washington Square (Film; 1997)

Whiplash (Film; 2014)

Wild About Hurry (WB MM Cartoon; 1959)

Winter's Tales, by Isak Dinesen (Novel; 1942)

Today’s Name Days

Gereon, Samuel, Viktor (Austria)

Danijel, Danko, Hugolin, Samuel, Viktor (Croatia)

Marina (Czech Republic)

Gereon (Denmark)

Karmo, Varmo, Võso (Estonia)

Aleksi, Aleksis (Finland)

Ghislain, Virgile (France)

Gereon, Samuel, Valerie, Viktor (Germany)

Evlambios (Greece)

Gedeon (Hungary)

Daniele (Italy)

Arveds, Arvīds, Arvis, Druvis, Vigo (Latvia)

Butautė, Danielius, Gilvydas (Lithuania)

Frida, Fridtjof, Frits (Norway)

Franciszek, German, Kalistrat, Lutomir, Paulin, Tomił (Poland)

Ambrozie, Evlampia, Evlampie (România)

Slavomíra (Slovakia)

Tomás (Spain)

Harriet, Harry (Sweden)

Dan, Dana, Dane, Danica, Daniel, Daniela, Daniella, Danielle, Danny (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 284 of 2024; 82 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of Week 41 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 12 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Jia-Xu), Day 8 (Ding-Wei)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 8 Tishri 5785

Islamic: 6 Rabi II 1446

J Cal: 14 Orange; Seventhday [14 of 30]

Julian: 27 September 2024

Moon: 50%: 1st Quarter

Positivist: 4 Descartes (11th Month) [Cardinal of Cusa / Ramus]

Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 4 of 15]

Season: Autumn or Fall (Day 19 of 90)

Week: 1st Full Week of October

Zodiac: Libra (Day 18 of 30)

[clatterbane]

Who'd have thought. I just deliberately added some of the mushy-cooking orange sweet potatoes to a grocery order basket. 🥴

Eating them as a vegetable honestly makes me kind of sick, and usually orange sweet potatoes are one of my few hard food NOPEs. Taste and texture both. But, they are actually usable for making pie/baked puddings and the like. Mash that shit up and pretend it's pumpkin puree, basically. And those are much more readily and cheaply available here than suitable squash.

One of these days I will psych myself up to trying to make one kind of Korean sesame-encrusted basically mochi flour doughnut with Chief Gross Vegetable in the dough, but that's more work and I'm kinda craving something more typically seasonal in my neck of the woods.

I resorted to this a time or two in the UK as well. (Hell, the frozen premashed was a decent option there to avoid having to work with the things nearly as much.) These are apparently the depths I will plunge to for sweet baked goods, on occasion.

[ionlylikemycat]

boy in question:

pictured here holding a WEAPON to signify his Intent To Cause Bodily Harm