#all the pieces inside are banger af

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I got the go-ahead to post a preview for my piece at @snowboundzine!!

Incense holder my beloved and there's nothing else happening whatsoever

[princekirijo]

Thoughts on the P3 casts personas? i.e which do you prefer between the initial and secondary personas and which are your favourites?

Oh god thank Rui ily for this

Ok so I'll keep this one fairly opinion based (because someone else asked me a very similar question and I thought fuck it I'll rant about them twice because Personas and their designs are my fav thing to talk about) so without further ado:

So in general I absolutely adore the Persona 3 cast's Personas. Design wise they're not as flashy as P5's but I feel like they don't need to be because their more muted color palette and simpler designs fit the tone of P3 well. There are some I love to pieces (Penthesilea, Artemisia, Caesar, Castor and Cerberus come to mind) and then there are some that I don't like that much (Polydeuces and Nemesis). I'll put a more detailed breakdown undercut because I know I'll get carried away lmao but those are my general thoughts!

I'll break them down by character so it's easier!

MC/FeMC: OK so I do have a preference for male Orpheus but I honestly like both! Female Orpheus has a more cheery color palette (well brighter is prob the better word) which I like a lil more but I think the original one is just iconic. I love his harp and how he uses it to bash enemies idk why that's so funny to me it just is. Thanatos is probably one of my favorite designs ever I love that guy so much. I love his mask and I love how beast like he is. And the coffins? Absolute banger design. Messiah is overall a good design but I'm not as fond of it? It's very well executed but I think because it's so late in the game and it's just not as iconic as the other two I'm kinda meh about it you know. Thanatos is my fav for the MCs (and if he doesn't count for whatever reason then Orpheus).

Junpei: I don't have too much to say about Hermes design wise other than I like him! I like his bird look and tbh my fav thing about him is actually his attack animations! The way he slides into enemies is really satisfying to me idk why. Trismegistus though. God I love him so much. Mostly because of his awakening scene that is honestly one of the highlights of the game (like a lot of the second tier awakenings) and the fact his design is a fusion of Hermes and Medea is just so so good. I def prefer him.

Yukari: I really enjoy both Io and Isis a lot. I really like their designs and their lore and how it ties into Yukari's own story! However compared to some of the others, these designs kinda fall in the middle of the pack for me. Solid looks but nothing crazy you know? I think I slightly prefer Isis because of her wings I think that's such a cool design feature.

Akihiko: Ah my boy. He has one of the best and the worst persona designs of the cast for me. Polydeuces is such a dope choice for him as a Persona. Picking the immortal half of the Gemini twins for him and giving Shinji the other one is so so so so good and I could rant all day about why I love the concept. The design? Ugly af I'm sorry 😭 I cannot stand it it looks so weird the big bulky body with the skinny little legs looks so off-putting and his hair is just so weird? I don't like it at all 💀 Caesar however???!! Absolutely ADORE him. Such a powerful looking design and I love the lil person who sits in his chest (I'm one of the "it represents Shinji" people because I just love that idea so much). Caesar def is my preference here.

Fuuka: I really love Fuuka's Personas because of how she interacts with them. I really like how she's encased inside the persona and I think both Lucia and Juno look really really good. Unfortunately they're kinda similar to Yukari's for me in that they're like both very good but just don't stand out as much as some of the others. I prefer Lucia for her lore and I prefer Juno's design so 🤷‍♂️

Mitsuru: Oh baby. I absolutely adore Penthesilea and Artemisia to DEATH. I have written essays on here about the details of their designs and how they fit Mitsuru as a character so so well. Probably two of my favorites in the entire series. If I had to pick I think I'd give the slight edge to Artemisia because the fact that she has that red mask symbolizing the fact Mitsuru is finally coming out of her shell and letting down her walls a little makes me so so emotional.

Koromaru: Cerberus is a very very good boy. I think it's a really on the nose design but there's nothing wrong with that he's perfect. 10/10 would pet and give treats.

Ken: I think Ken's personas have the same deal as Akihiko's for me but to a lesser degree. I don't like Nemisis that much. I don't hate it as much as I hate Polydeuces, I just think it looks really awkward. I could see what they were going for and the blade saw thing is cool it just looks... Kinda weird. Idk. Kala-nemi on the other hand I much prefer! I think it does the over exaggerated proportions much better than Polydeuces (it's big bulky shoulders look and move really well) and I like the lore behind it. It's not a massive favorite but I enjoy it.

Aigis: Honestly I like both Palladion and Athena a lot. They're both really solid designs and they fit Aigis super well! I'd have to give the edge to Athena though because I love the big shields that circle her. Really cool touch.

Shinjiro: Oh god Castor. I adore Castor so so much. Such a fantastic design. The horse the blade in the chest just everything about him. He looks like Polydeuces but just so so much better. Brilliant design def one of my favs in the series.

[pepsifox88]

Thanks so much for tagging me @mjf-af !

I'd say about 2 times

2. Y E S I D I D ! I bought a Dark Blue BTTF T-Shirt at BlueNotes at the mall which was perfect because it happened to be my favourite colour and the logo gives the perfect contrast ! PLUS it has orange which is also my favourite colour as well ! My dad also bought me an action figure of Marty in his Part II 2015 outfit at Toys R Us lol very cool stuff

3. I've never tried Pepsi but everytime I see it now it just reminds me of Marty and how much I'd love to give him a can/bottle LOL

4. I'm not sure if I have a favourite haha

5. Woo! This is a tough one... I love a lot honestly but @future-boi 's artwork of Marty and George on the ground looking at each other really caught my eye. The message and art style is super wholesome and the colours work super well together ! I said this in the comment box and I'll say it again, it looks like something I'd want to have on a very nice quality front cover leather notebook and the whole thing is pastel purple! And that fabric thing that closes and keeps your notebook intact is brown just like the font ! https://www.tumblr.com/future-boi/735057220355735552/ive-been-searching-for-the-meaning-trust-me?source=share

6. I sure have created BTTF fanart! The one I'm proudest of at the moment is this one I made with both Doc and Marty in it and the film's sick iconic logo (https://www.tumblr.com/pepsifox88/724319280042311680/so-i-said-ill-upload-both-marty-and-doc-together?source=share) The reason why is because it's really the only art piece I have right now with both of them in my line less art style and it's really wholesome to see both of them side by side

7. I can't recall but I wasn't the type to be late for class

8. Hahaha I love this question, yes I have! I watched a bit of Family Ties in terms of shows but in terms of movies I've seen Midnight Madness (This is actually a really funny movie lol), The Secret Of My Success, Stuart Little, Bright Lights Big City (I haven't finished watching but it's such an emotional roller coaster), Teen Wolf (Also haven't finished watching but LOL what a film so far)

Starring the one and only Michael J. Fox of course !

9. Totally ! The Heart Of Rock And Roll ! My dad plays this tune in the car when I'm with him and it's bangers man ! 10. Lol I don't recall falling so zero !

11. I've never seen it before

12. a lot

13. "This Is Heavy!" - Marty McFly

14. trains - YES (Public Transportation in Toronto is very prominent !)

skateboard - No sadly ! I've always wanted to learn how to cruise around on one ride a horse - No sadly ! Would be such a wild ride ! But a ride with style !

Drive a Delorean - Lolllll nooo hahaha but that would be really awesome, I think I'd want Doc or Marty to drive the Delorean while I chill in shotgun because the car looks really cool and I don't wanna wreck it LOL

Run in the rain - yes hahaha

Go to a dance - yes I have although school dances at my school were boring and lame, no one really dances their heart out and plus the music is just not in tune with my taste

hang up a clock - I haven't LOL but maybe one day I will

Play the guitar - Noooooo but it sounds really cool to learn how to play one

Pull an all nighter - never have and I don't think I want too haha it's not healthy and I don't wanna end up feeling tired the next day

read science fiction - yess haha it's not something I'd just pick up and read but it's kinda interesting when I read it

Drive Thru Burger King - Flip yeah man ! My dad drove me to a nice burger king location a couple times this year, we didn't eat inside but we'd eat in the car and talk about life lol

15. Support my family and friends and post more cool BTTF art for you all folks! Additionally, I want to continue self care and self improvement ! Using time effectively while having a good time and having fun ! (Thanks again for tagging me ! I really enjoyed answering these questions : )

BTTF Year-End Tag Game!

This year:

How many times would you guess you watched the first back to the future movie?

Did you get any sweet bttf merch? If so, what!

How many cans of Pepsi Free did you chug this year?

What was a favorite bttf fanfic you read this year?

A favorite bttf fanart you saw this year? (please give us a link, not a screencap/repost!)

Did you create any bttf fanart or fanfic? If you did, what one(s) are you proudest of?

How many times were you late for school this year?

Did you watch any other movies/tv shows with BTTF actors in them?

Was there a memorable moment you heard a Huey Lewis song this year?

How many times did you fall down this year?

Did you get to see BTTF: The Musical? What was your experience like!

How many times did your mom retell the story of how she and your father met?

If you could describe your year in a BTTF quote, which one would it be?

⚡️LIGHTNING ROUND⚡️ Did you get to: go on any trains, skate on a skateboard, ride a horse, drive a Delorean, run in the rain, go to a dance, hang up a clock, play the guitar, pull an all-nighter, read science fiction, or drive thru Burger King this year?

Your future is whatever you make it! So what are you going to make of this coming year?

I tag: @agentmcfly24601 @moonlightandstarshimmer @brinkle-brackle @bg-sparrow @bttf-dork @mrfutureboy @pepsifox88 @tsukinikawatteus @itsthemorph @synthsays and anyone who would like to answer these questions! as always, no pressure!

[aurimeanswind]

Ice and Fire—Sunday Chats (8-27-17)

Milestones, Game of Thrones, and video game funks. Let’s get started.

First, there are gonna be some Game of Thrones spoilers in this Sunday Chats. Fair warning. Anything but the Finale which I have not watched as of writing this are fair game. Be warned.

900 Degrees of Funk

So today is a another writing milestone for me today.

Today is my 900th day writing. And I wanted to share my gaming funk situation I seem to find myself in.

I haven’t really been able to get into anything gaming wise for about a month or so. I’ve been really leaning on Overwatch, because it’s such a pick up and play game for me, and it’s also something that doesn’t require any new commitment. It’s just satisfying and fun to play, and scratches my gaming itch while distracting me from my other gaming responsibilities. My desire to get through Nier Automata is just lax, and I have Hellblade, Sundered and Uncharted all stacking up in my backlog.

It’s one of those things if i may be a little overwhelmed or just not driven. I get a ton out of Overwatch, and it’s all I want to play and enjoy a great deal, but I need to get back into my JRPGs and games to play. It’s an odd situation where I don’t quite think it’s a “rut” per se, but between this and most of my creative feelings feeling lost or misguided and confused, it’s put me in a weird spot.

Yet still, Sunday Chats is great, it’s readers are great, and all the folks out there supporting me are wonderful. Thank you all for your continued patronage and I will try my best to keep making stuff you all find cool. 

I need a new game (or maybe an old game) and new ideas and new projects to help me break out and get going, and I’m excited to start.

Forgoing the “what I’ve been working on” section today since it hasn’t been much, but I’ll take this time to remind you that next week I’ll be asking a question for Sunday Chats, so if you want to participate look for my tweet with the question in it and reply to it with your answer in as few tweets as possible.

What’s on Tap

Overwatch!

Still so good!

Very excited about the new info and changes coming to Mercy. I think it will make her a much more technically satisfying character to play, and I know she is currently broke on the Play Test Server, but as a Mercy main I’ve never been more excited to play her.

Her boosted abilities in her new Ult just seem like rad changes to make her an actual better healer, and that’s exciting again.

Nier Automata

I think I hit a big moment in the game, so I’m excited to see what’s going on next.

Going off of Time Stamps I think I am almost done my first play through of the game, so I’m excited for what’s next.

Questions

Remember you can be a part of Sunday Chats every week by tweeting your questions to me in my tweet that goes up periodically on Sunday afternoons (Eastern Daylight Time) with the hashtag #SundayChats in it.

I don’t think I am going to pick up Thimbleweed Park. it seems super awesome! It’s an adventure game that just straight up runs in the SCUM engine and Ron Gilbert is the mind behind it. But I am definitely out of the mood for something like that right now.

Also: yes. Everyone should play Overwatch. I got my friend Kaylie to play it and she doesn’t play competitive games, multiplayer games, or first person shooters really, and she likes it a lot. It seems like a great game for just about all walks of life.

I just downloaded Uncharted The Lost Legacy to my PS4 this morning, so I haven’t even touched it yet. 

Currently, I am looking forward to some PS4 Chloe. Seeing her come back and being able to play as her with two incredibly badass female lead characters at that is super exciting. A female led Uncharted absolutely checks all the boxes for me, see: the new Tomb Raider games.

So like, I’d wanna be able to turn into something cool, my go to is ALWAYS a Wolf (see Brandon’s animagus question from a few weeks ago) and I’d love to just be a fucking wolf because they’re rad. But I think being able to turn into something more practical would be more legitimate and useful, ya know?

So maybe a bird of some kind. If I had to choose a bird to transform into, it’d be an Owl probably, just because they have that mythology is being wise. Plus, they’re nocturnal and just the perfect mesh of inconspicuous and also still rad.

I would ask Joel from The Last of Us if he regrets what he did.

All I’d want to know is a yes or a no.

This is probably top 5 Sunday Chats questions ever.

Definitely the Tricks bunny, because he is hype af. Tony the Tiger or bust. Count Chocula because he is the dude. And to round it out, no heist is complete without The Captain. Cap’n Crunch that is.

Okay so this is very much an inside joke and I’m sorry that not everyone is going to get it.

But to answer your question, I said Oak tree originally, but that’s not accurate.

He would either be (one) a very tall and beautiful redwood tree, like the tall redwood forest north of San Francisco, or (two) and beautiful and sprawling Elm tree.

I love Jacob Bryant and miss him.

It’d probably and almost definitely be Spelunky. Ultimately it’s one of my favorite games ever of all time, it’s the platformer I have by far put the most time into. I was actually playing it just this morning, and beat it, yet again, for the 40th (ish) time on PS4. I fucking adore that game and few platformers give me as much joy to revisit and play as that one.

Yeesh. Topical.

Aside: we have a bad president who is also just a bad human, if you weren’t aware.

Buuuuuut if I could, I’m not like a violence person, so definitely not hurting anyone, I would probably just take a bunch of rad expensive stuff from a Best Buy.

Or commit insurance fraud and somehow get pardoned and get to keep the money. Something like, not offensive just like, skeezy, ya know?

Haha it’s for sure Fast and Furious, because Game of Thrones kind of set the tempo for the unexpected really early on what with the magic and stuff. It’s definitely gotten even crazier, but Fast and Furious had people actually assaulting an airplane base while it was still in the air.

And Vin Diesel fighting a tank.

Absolutely! This has happened a few times for me. Honestly, funnily enough, one of the big ones for me was Uncharted 4. When I finished it I was definitely moved, but it was writing out that big long critique and getting my feelings on the page that really defined how I felt about that game and where I was at with it.

I think, just like with dissecting rhetoric from novels, doing essays and reviews and write ups on things helps you actually peel back the layers you haven’t consciously processed in your head about hidden meanings and symbolisms, and that stuff appeals so much to me that it usually results in me liking a thing far more.

It’s also true of reading other things about games written by many other talented folks.

Paige from Beyond Good and Evil.

Paige fucks.

Easy.

Murray also fucks. Hard.

But for real, I had a huuuuge crush on Penelope from Sly 3, but....

SPOILERS....

They went and made her evil in Sly 4, and honest to god I thought it was the most bullshit thing ever, and I felt personally attacked.

It was a whole thing.

So far, my least favorite would probably be this most recent episode. Which is to say, I loved the episode, I thought it was great, but the pacing is definitely intense. I think they’ve all been bangers though, so that was just the east banger of them. Not as bad as people have been saying, I think the rushed pacing was handled really well, honestly, but it was definitely rushed.

As for my favorite. Well...

‘Nuff said.

Haha, I have it! Haven’t played it yet.

But yeah, I love Uncharted set pieces. I think in retrospect the Plane from Uncharted 3 is fucking crazy and unbelievable, to an extent. I don’t think it hit me as hard in the moment as the train sequence from Uncharted 2, but I do love it.

From Uncharted 4 though, I loved the Clocktower scene, and thought that was amazing, and obviously the car chase is surreal, especially when you’re crawling out from under the car and the fire is burning at the end. Absolutely incredible.

This is such a good question!!!

I love so many places. I’ve always loved Winterfell, because I love the snow, I love the north, and obviously I love the characters there. I also really liked Meeran, even though too much time was spent there.

Currently, the Maester city, Oldtown, is probably one of the coolest looking places on the show, and I just love the presentation of that place.

A very nuanced question.

Wendy’s is probably number one in my heart. Going off of “traditional” fast food, because like, I don’t count Chipotle or Jimmy Johns in something like this. I love Wendy’s french fries (because they’re the best) and they have BOTH a mean chicken sandwich AND a mean cheeseburger.

Taco Bell is #2. I know, it’s disgusting, but whatever. I love it. They always have something new to try. Their food tastes great. I love it.

Third is probably Checkers, or Rally’s for other folks around the country. They’re food is cheap, great, they have a mean shake, and rad fries. ‘Nuff said.

This is such a hard question. I don’t know if I have a solid answer to this. Do we mean musical performer? Actor? Podcaster? There are too many variables.

I’ll say this: the best performance, musically, I have ever seen, and my favorite concert I have ever been to is the Ninja Sex Part/TWRP/Starbomb concert I went to last September/October. Easily the best concert I have ever been to. So much love. Such incredible talent.

Dan Avidan is one of my heroes who I admire endlessly, and he is also my favorite vocalist of all time. He is also my favorite song writer of all time, and he is humble, honest, and incredible. Him and Arin on Game Grumps are fantastic and bring me joy literally every week, and I can’t thank them enough for that. Dan puts on one hell of a show.

I’d probably want to be an indoor cat. I’d love to get up to some cat adventures, but if we are gonna take a minute and step back and be REAL here, if I personally was a cat, you couldn’t trust me out in the world. Like, let me sleep 18 hours a day and knock your plates off the walls the other six, because that’s what my life is all about.

Stop. Nato. Stop.

I’ll download the demo. Just please. Let it go.

And it wasn’t even your GOTY last year.

Okay so listen, I listened to the song right when it came out, because I wanted to be cool and have an opinion on the Internet and stuff, but like... It’s not great, but I honestly don’t get all the Taylor Swift hate. Like, I do get it, like I understand why people think she is a shitty person and is two faced and is playing the victim or the myriad other 140-character thoughts I’ve seen on the internet about her and this goddamn song, but like... I dunno, she is just another pop artist. She is by far the most popular female pop artists right now (as far as I know???) but like... She’s fine. She is just doing what she has always down. Or at least has for as long as I’ve been aware of her.

The chorus of the song is pretty bad, but outside of that I think it’s alright.

Five stars my dude. 

The Checklist

Just a couple this week, first up...

Uncharted The Lost Legacy and the Power of Female Friendships — Cassidee Moser — IGN - http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/08/25/uncharted-the-lost-legacy-and-the-power-of-female-friendships

I haven’t even read this one yet since it does apparently contain spoilers for Uncharted the Lost Legacy, which I just downloaded to my PS4 this morning and have not played yet, but Cassidee Moser is a friend, one of the best in the biz, and when she gets to write pieces like this she is in her prime. I recommend it whole heartedly before even reading it, and I can’t wait to read it soon.

https://henrysaurus.tumblr.com — Henry Monteiro

Henry is a rad dude who used to be a part of BaiaZonaGamers with my good friend Barrett Courtney. He just started up a new blog and his first post is about Taylor Swift, and he asked for a shoutout, so of course. Go check it out, give it a follow.

I’m very tired. I am VERY ready for Game of Thrones, and I am ready to sit back, relax, and enjoy a nice evening to myself.

Thank you all. From the bottom of my heart. For your viewership. For your support. For everything. 

Much love.

Keep it real.

[butimnotacriticthough]

My Bae Monday: Janelle Monáe - Dirty Computer

Are You a Dirty Computer?

Written by: Na'cha Saeed

It’s the year 2719 and you’ve just stumbled upon a time capsule filled with a select few memorabilia intended to reminisce on the glamour that is the 2000s era. Inside, you discover: Soulja Boy “Crank Dat” YouTube videos, a bag of Migos Rap Snacks, an .html screenshot of Black Twitter as the head of national news, entertainment and lifestyle in media and most importantly Janelle Monáe’s third studio album Dirty Computer. The latter is a contemporary stroke of genius in every sense of the word. Wanting to gain a broad understanding of this daring, musical composition--accompanied by a 46-minute visual picture--you grab your rap snacks, take a seat and swan dive into the world of Monáe’s creative, alter-ego Cindi Mayweather.

Dirty Computer--released on April 27th, 2018, reaching Number 1 on Billboard’s R&B Chart--can be described using three words: funky, nonconformist and afro-futuristic AF. From the captivating, narrative film project self-titled as an “emotion picture,” to the energetic press roll out chock-full of multiple singles and video released that honored the work of art in the most exciting way, Monáe managed to give us all the feel good vibes of music and fashion from the 70s and 80s while simultaneously challenging our views of gender, race, sex, capitalism, class, socio-economics and politics. We all love a liberated, social-justice warrior that expands our way of thinking, especially when they deliver the perfect balance of past and present, objectiveness and subjectiveness. One the coolest parts of design within Dirty Computer are the choice of collaborators featured throughout the music. On the intro of the album “Dirty Computer,” you hear the legendary Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson’s harmonies setting a very sand-and-swimsuit-ready mood; bass guitarist and singer Thundercat, acclaimed for work on Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer prize winning album To Pimp a Butterfly can be credited in track 3 of the album “Take a Byte”. Fast forward to one of my favorite satire-filled tracks “Screwed” and you’re introduced to Zoë Kravitz along with a spoken word piece on inspiring song “Stevie’s Dream” from Stevie Wonder himself. Pharrell and Grimes also make a noteworthy appearance in drum-filled, dance banger “I Got The Juice” and sexually liberating song “Pynk” respectively. Sleepy Brown on track 11 “I Like That” and Isis Valentino from Wondaland Records signed St. Beauty Band based in Atlanta on track 11 “Don’t Judge Me” also adds vocals to the pot of collaborators to help create the right vibes.

To help understand the roots and influence of her latest album from the standpoint of a new listener, one would need a short summary describing the four-part Metropolis Saga and a description of science fiction character Cindi May weather’s plight. Janelle has made a career of dishing out very, well thought-out, conceptual albums that create an epic story for fans to follow--a task that not many artists have been able to successfully do during the 21st century. Inspired by Fritz Lang, Janelle’s sci-fi tale is introduced in her 2007 released EP Metropolis: Suite 1 (The Chase). It should be noted that her first body of work The Audition is not a part of the chronology but includes mention of themes and concepts further explored in later works. Moving forward, we learn in track 1 of Metropolis through a spoken word piece “The March of the Wolfmasters” that Android No. 57821 b.k.a divergent android Cindi Mayweather has fallen in love with a human named Anthony Greendown and is susceptible to disassembly by droid bounty hunters in this dystopian society. The supporting songs and videos give context into the dissatisfaction of life that individuals in this cyborg society seem to experience. Cindi Mayweather appears as the voice of the people, calling for a change in the belief of the power of Love.

From there, critically acclaimed debut album The ArchAndroid: Suite II & III released in 2010 shows us a more confident Cindi Mayweather finding her calling as the savior of her city. Ultimately, she decides to flee the city to protect her lover and herself and become a hero of many. This album received Grammy nominations for Best Contemporary R&B Album as well as Best Urban/Alternative Performance for lead single “Tightrope” ft Big Boi of Outkast. Next, in 2013 Monáe released Electric Lady: Suite IV & V which offers us a deeper journey into Cindi Mayweather development. Here, she is fearless, she is unstoppable and she is challenging the status-quo. The features in this album are vast: including collaborations from Prince, Erykah Badu, Solange and Miguel.

Enter Dirty Computer and in pure theatrical honor, Monáe makes the album’s complementary “emotion picture” an extension of her fantasy world. In the visual configuration, the plot is set with Monáe (Jane 57821) being “cleaned” in a sanitary facility by a totalitarian government ruling that states anyone with a unique characteristic is a dirty computer and deserving of a special rehabilitation. The film shows two government do-boys working to clean Jane’s memory while funneling through her flashbacks that double as the music videos that were released during the album’s promotional run. This was a brilliant move by Janelle that encapsulates your understanding into an array of heightened emotions that draw you closer to the character’s Zen (Tessa Thompson, Cindi’s love interest)--who we learned recently is the real-life boo of Janelle--and Ché (played by Jayson Aaron), the second lover of Jane 57821 in the short film. The inclusion of the leather studded jackets, the advanced technology, the Black Panther, woman-warrior uniforms of rap single “Django Jane” is very purposeful to her storyline. There are MLK sound-bites and many tributes to pop icons like Prince--Monáe’s late mentor--such as the sexy, liberated feel and guitar riffs of “Make Me Feel” as well as to David Bowie, that you can only be sure are smiling down on the spirit of this album.

The most important takeaways are the anecdotes of sexual freedom and solidarity in every song. Janelle raps about gender equality and living out your true purpose. She shows us a side of we’ve never seen before; one that is transparent and vulnerable. We learn of her struggle with wanting acceptance in her surroundings but trouble in finding the voice to demand it in songs like “Don’t Judge Me” and “So Afraid”. Her confessional serves as a modern-day snapshot of what so many individuals currently go through--the desire to feel normal and loved in such a hateful society. Dirty Computer speaks volumes for every marginalized person. You’re left to feel remarkably empowered after grooving to this project. When you think about it, we all exist as dirty computers. There is no use in fighting a reality that was never meant to be changed. This prompts me to ask listeners, what is it that you’re really afraid of? With the current state of the nation, who are we to not live our lives as authentically free and creative as possible? Isn’t that, after all, the American Dream?

[caredogstips]

23 Amazing Date Ideas For The Guy Who’s Broke AF

Men, I get the struggle ofkeeping up with lease remittances, student lends and monthly bills.

And I’m not going to lie, girls love to be pampered … aka you picking up the check on a date. It shows you are confident, musing and have your sh* t together. So when you finallymeet that special girl, your invoices can pile up even more .

But let me share with you a little secret: You DON’T “re going to have to” splurge on palatial dinners to impede( at the least the best use of) us interested.Yes, we want to be taken out to have a good time. But with a littlecreative design, between you and me, you can come up with some time plans thatreally don’thave to blow your budget.

Don’t get me wrong; fancy dates are astonishing. But however cliche this may sound, many girlfriends genuinely do believe it’s the thought that weighs. Extending that additional mile in projecting a appointment will realize her super impressed with your creativity.

When taking it to the next stage, there is no better behavior of getting to know her than simply being yourself. Don’t be afraid of escapade and spontaneity.Laughing and giving loosewith one another is such an integral part of every relationship, and that doesn’t payment a thing.

These may not be your favorite projects, but trust me; they are a great way to triumphing a girls heart.So suck it up, and take one for the team when youre be prepared to impress( but divulged AF ).

And trust me guys; if she’s glad, you’ll be happy.

1. Move on a romantic saunter at sunset.

Now I know nostalgic moves and sunsets are probably one pace beneath having a needle poked in your see. But you’re not getting very far without this kind of date.

The Brooklyn Bridge is an breathtaking discern to take a stroll if you live in NYC. And good-for-nothing beats the Golden Gate Bridge if you’re on the Western coast!

Any special landmark or scenic itinerary works just fine.

2. Cruise in a blow-up paddleboat or hire a rowboat on a lake.

Let’s think of this as afternoon exercise, so you can kill two birds with one stone.

A blow-up boat can be found at most discount stores, if you don’t already have one. Its fun to do several times over the summer.Besides, it can double as a beer cool for your next summer banger.

You are also welcome to hire canoes and kayaks for very inexpensive — sometimes for nothing.

Chilling on a pond is the ultimate summertime initiatives to woo your hunny.

3. Stargaze.

Whether you’re gazing from the back of a station wagon or on a rooftop, stargazing “re in the right” style to go.

Dont forget a cozy blanket, binoculars and a bottle of wine or a six pack.

4. Cook a yummy dinner for her at your place.

Set the counter with flowers, candles, a pretty tableclothand dont forget the finest background music.

Ask her to dress up, and I know you will hate this part, but make sure you do, extremely. The items are whatcount, and you’re the buster with no coin, so recollect, I’m helping you out here.

5. Teach her your specialty.

This is one you’re actually going to enjoy.Whether its surfing, snowboarding, ice skating, skateboarding, golfing or playing guitar, share it with her, and contrive an breathtaking daytime around it.

Hint: If your favorite activity is shotgunning brews and playing video games, you might wanttore-think thisplan.

But overall, she’ll be excited to better understand you, and what better path to personalize your time together than with something you genuinely experience doing?

6. Have a selfie-stick photo shoot afternoon.

OK, don’t gag on this one. I’m on your line-up, recollect?

Plan out some scenic spots to take her. Girls are all about great pics, so peculiars are, she will have a lot of enjoyable with this.

If youre feeling genuinely wily, periodical out some favorites from the shoot, and frame them for her for one of your next gifts.

Again, this is mawkish, but occasions are you’re is gonna have to make up for all the money you’re saving with corniness.

7. Take her hiking.

For the adventurous girlfriend wholoves the outdoors and workout, scheme this on a sunny afternoon, and pick a great destination to defeated the heights.

Now if she’s a high-maintenance diva, either tone down the course a little bit, or lower her like it’s hot.

Pack a backpack for two with all the right snacks and sucks. And irrigate! Don’t forget water.

8. Travel on a winery tour.

If shes a enthusiastic wine buff, touring and tasting is the ultimate date for her.

Any winery will do. Many don’t indict any fees for a tour and tasting. Plus, bitches affection wine.

9. Take her to a classic gondola show.

Guys love cars, right? Well, girlfriends love them very. If shes a vehicle fiend, you will both really have fun goingto a cruise darknes. If she’s not, occasions are she’ll become one.

After admiring hot rods, ice cream or a milkshake would be the end to a perfect date…or perhaps exactly the beginning.

10. Run on arun or go on the beach.

Whats better than a romantic stroll on the beach? Well, I’m sure there are a fewthings you would rather be doing with her.

This idea resounds so overplayed, but it’s certainly timeless. Running and sauntering are always revitalizing, and there’s something deep calming and nostalgic about doing so by the beach.

It’ll get her primed for those working happens you’d preferably be doing that I mentioned earlier.

11. Volunteer at live animals shelter.

Volunteering ever acquires everyone feel good. It also can tell you a great deal about what kind of girl she is on the inside.

Bring the dogs for a saunter, and experience a fun afternoon surrounded by furry friends who will really appreciate the attention.

The right girl won’t be able to contain herself around all these puppies. Trust me on this one. Puppy-dog gazes bring out the best us.

12. Take your dogs to a dog park.

If either of you are a baby owned, this is a piece of cake. Your pupswill desire it, she’ll adoration it, and so will you.

But “theres” two things to remember on this one: One, don’t think of your dog as plagiarizing your year; think of him as your wingman.Two, the best way of a girl’s center, and every lieu else, is through her puppy.

Definitely. Like. Her. Puppy.

Pro tip: Dont forget to deliver her puppytreats! It will give you a plow of your own, I promise.

13. Leave her a home spa night.

OKguys, in this case, number 13 is your lucky amount. This time is likely to be nostalgic, tightening and just plain old-time enjoyable for the both of you.

Pamper her all nighttime long, and finish it off with going cozy in the bathtub. You’re welcome.

14. Order takeout.

Set up a casual, candlelit carpet picnic for two.

Surround the place with pillows and blankets, acquiring it actually comfy.Maybe whip out some “Magic Mike” moves…choice is yours.

15. Take her sledding.

Obviously, you’ll necessary a good snowfall for this one. But the purpose of it all is this won’t cost you a dime.

Hot chocolate, marshmallows and beakers are a must to bring out this time for after you two are soaked and ice. Plus, warming up together doesn’t sound so bad , now does it?

16. Go bike riding.

This one’s not bad at all. Mapout a path along the beach or a lagoon, if possible.

Bring intelligent goodies, liketrail mixture, strength barrooms and water bottles.

You better be a good biker. It will be pretty embarrassing if she inhales you.

17. Have a homemade pizza night.

Who doesn’t love to do pizza, guys? Set up all of the ingredients, and make a pasty together. It’s certainly not that hard, even if you suck at cooking.

End the nighttime astounding her with gelato, and you won’t be sorry.

18. Run to a drive-in movie.

The night wouldnt be complete without boxed movie snacks. Bring somepopcorn and Milk Duds( which you can buy at a reasonably inexpensive cost, as opposed to those crazy movie prices ).

Check out this list of drive-in movie theaters throughout the country you can go to!

19. Become to a beer-tasting at your neighbourhood brewery.

Find a brewery near you for a tasting.This time was literally drawn for you . It’s like when you get person a endowment that’s privately for you.

Except you’ll enjoyed it, she’ll enjoy it, and everybody’s happy. Breweries are super “hip, ” so even if she doesn’t desire beer, she’ll be excited only to snap visualizes and tell her friends she went.

20. Have an outsidecampfire.

Make sure the weather is fire pit-worthy, certainly. Also make sure you don’t burn the house down.

Be prepared with wine, smores and lodges for toasting marshmallows.

Stop rolling your eyes. When you got no coin, you still gotta satisfy the hunny.

21. Shed an old-fashioned picnic at a romantic spot.

Give the place some really good supposed; something withspecial “ve been meaning to” her or the both of you.

Arrive with a bouquet of daisies and knapsack filled with a covering and her favorite snacks.

Yes, of course your chums would giggle their tushes off if they saw you here. But DGAF; they’re not the ones you need to impress. And while they’re off being “cool, ” you’re off going laid.

22. Stay in and have a movie marathon.

Cuddle on the sofa, make gourmet popcorn with enjoyable transcends, and have the best nostalgic movies lined up for this one.

“The Notebook, ” “Love Actually, ” “The Longest Ride, ” “P.S. I Affection You, ” “How To Lose A Guy In 10 Daytimes, ” “Maid In Manhattan” are classics.

Come on guys, a real man can get through “The Notebook” just fine. And whether you declare it or not, I bet you’ll even like it.

So nip it, and don’t forget additional butter for the popcorn.

23. Have a chocolate microchip cookie broiling night.

Her sweet tooth will appreciate this, and so will yours.

After they’re all done, consider yo’self, and make sure you have milk for dunking.

Have fun, and think outside of the box.Dating doesnt have to be expensive, butyou’re going to get out of it what the hell are you put into it.

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