#and beatles are my favorite insect

[beatleswings]

THE BEATLES on the set of TOP OF THE POPS. 16th June 1966. Photo taken by RON HOWARD.

[crepesuzette2023]

hey really loved your list of ‘weird’ beatle fics! Is there any chance you know any more that fit in that same category (and also have ships outside of mclennon?)

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked that selection of weird fics.

I also have a list of my favorite writers and their most 'underrated' fic, which contains some weird stuff, and pairings outside mclennon, with minimal overlap with the first selection—perhaps you'll find something you enjoy there? And I made a specific rare pairs list, also with little overlap to the above (or I wouldn't mention it here).

But you were primarily asking for more weird fic! Let's see.

@greatsaladavenue pointed out Insect Farming (DoeInTheHeadlights). I stopped reading after the first chapter, because it was too much for me to handle, but it gets a lot of love in the comments. Check it out.

@skylikeaflame mentioned deflower a flower (NamPhuong). Summary: George is a bee. He wants to suck the nectar of Paul, John's flower. Poetic and unusual!

Two fics about Tiny Paul: Now in Authentic Beetle Size! (sleeprettydarling), and I'll Pretend That I'm Kissing the Lips I am Missing (yaggerdangs_jumpsuit). The alternative ending to Help!, and: John and Paul always find ways to get off.

Also by sleeprettydarling: Wild (John is a wounded mershark; Paul finds him, stranded) and Dear Friend (Paul tries to write his and John's story in a magic diary that makes everything he writes reality).

But as the words are leaving his lips, a noise comes from behind (hootiepgh). The Beatles accidentally kill Allen Klein. It brings them closer together. Starts out absurdly hilarious, then dives into the sweet angst of their emotions. From the Summer of Love Fanworks-a-thon.

Five Nights at Johnny's (innitmarvellous). Paul is a succubus.

Monkberry Moon Delight (goodbody). Early Days. John and Paul's ritual. Not wanking as mates: nursing as mates. I love this one a lot.

bedtime story (two sleepy people) (Anonymous). 1968. John and Paul need each other to sleep.

love like ghosts (@backbenttulips). Summary: "When Yoko marries John and moves with him into a grand house in the country, she doesn't expect the ghost of his old flame to follow them. A Rebecca AU."

The Nordic Prince (@skylikeaflame). Erik Bruhn/Rudolf Nureyev meets John Lennon/Paul McCartney.

This is probably going to be my final fic rec list in a while, because I have to finish stuff, and summer is coming, so: enjoy! <3

[xandytheghostface]

my headcanon about habit n evan, hear out mee

he is pansexual fr, where there is a hole, he has a goal (in my native language it is "those who ignore holes are city hall", I don't know if you understand)

HE WATCHES SOUTH PARK

he is definitely Damian from SP

he has already tried to pierce his ears and so incredible as it may seem: IT DIDN'T WORK

his love language is physical touch and quality time

he loves horror films and spends nights just judging the special effects of films/series

he often uses Kyle's swearing vocabulary in SP for obvious reasons , and his jokes are like Cartman, lmao

he hates waking up early, even though he doesn't even sleep, when Evan's body passes out, he has to sleep for two days (?) and he usually wakes up in the morning, he hates the mornings

he likes old bands, beatles and Freddie Mercury

he plays FNAF, his favorite animatronic is Bonnie

he has no way with children and always scares anyone who makes too much noise.

he judges those who like alex g/mitski, because evan listens to it all the time and the habit just gets fed up LIKE "BRO, DON'T YOU HAVE OTHER SONGS TO LISTEN TO?"

he watches hello kitty & my little pony

he LOVES scaring others and playing pranks

he is a discord user (this is a joke

he has pointy canine fangs

he thinks it's stupid but his favorite flowers are purple hydrangeas

his latest taste is phonks

different from habit, evan is a morning person

(if habit is not in possession) evan is always awake for five to seven hours in the morning

he is a light sleeper, but due to lack of rest and insomnia, he began to sleep extremely heavily

his muscle memory is to protect Jeff, despite Habit being much stronger than his will.

he is so lana del rey, billie eilish n melanie martinez coded

he is afraid of insects, especially cockroaches

In elementary school, he was the kind of nerd who was too studious but also the one who kept interrupting classes because he talked too much to his friends

your favorite season is autumn

he is aromantic, doesn't care about gender, what matters for him is the reciprocity of love in a relationship and daily communication

he has daddy issues and isn't that fond of alcohol.

he loves sharks

he has red hairs on the back of his neck

his favorite animal is cats, regardless of color/race

he may be agnostic or catholic

he is afraid of thunder

his preference for white chocolate is clear

he loves Annabelle films

he has practiced volleyball

he started school early due to his parents' strictness and reads TOO quickly

bro has astigmatism but didn't take it seriously and doesn't like glasses

in his childhood he had asthma

he tries as much as he can to stay physically healthy

It's 4:24 am and I'm insomnia, someone help me, my arms totally hurt 😭💔

[red-n-ded]

Since so many liked my Reverse AU, I figured I would write some more

I have 3 more ideas but I can't choose which one to finish first

(All choices will be posted one day. This is just to tell me which one should go first)

ps. all are oneshots so expect 10k words or more

The World According to Kris

K-008, Kritical or Kris to family and friends, suffers from Black Rust Disease, which is an almost-untreatable infection that makes him rot from the inside.

Kris knows how much his family sacrificed for him and just wants to stop being a burden for once. He’s given that chance when he and his brother team up with humans to get their ticket back home. Maybe now, he can finally be the hero he always wanted to be.

Or

Reverse Roles AU and basically Kris takes Bee’s place in RotB but overhears Noah's grief and development throughout the entire movie, followed by flashbacks on Noah’s and Kris’ life before the crash that sent hundreds of Cybertronians to Earth.

mirnoah??

Why the Caged Bird Sings

Ava Yeng, a heavily independent Malaysian-Peruvian history teacher from NYU, teams up with Optimus and his Freedom Racers to save the world from UniCorp and an evil mind-controlling plan.

On the way, learns through the beautiful voice of a nightingale Maximal named Elena on how to push through the obstacles of grief and sacrifice by learning how to accept the help of others.

Or

Reverse Roles AU of Airazor and Elena interactions in RotB because my lesbians needed more screen time and I want justice for my favorite sapphic peregrine falcon.

airlena??

Little Red Corvette (Feat. The Beatles)

Benjamin O’Brien is living in Brighton Falls, California as a mechanic, trying to escape the trauma from a protest New York that caused him to lose his voice.

When his roommate signs him up for a street race for his 18th birthday, he buys a beautiful red Chevrolet Corvette unaware that under all its red paint lies a stubborn but gentle Autobot from outer space with no memory and a shared love for 80's music.

or

Reverse Roles AU of Bee and Charlie meeting and giving each other their names through the magic of music and insect posters. (And yes, Bee is a fan of the Beatles)

charbee??

[the1weepinqguitar]

uhh about me

♈ ♉ ♊ ♋ ♌ ♍ ♎ ♏ ♐ ♑ ♒ ♓

Basic rundown!

Ivan/Marty (mayybe tommy..)

they/it

intp

AuDHD haver (I ramble a lot so uh warning?)

artist of 11+ years! writer of 8 years!

Huge TMBG/Lemon Demon fan!

absolutely FERAL about HLVRAI

Libra... oh, the irony

Where you can find me:

Twit (though I don't like to post there, I mostly have it so I can interact with some artists I like and my friends): contrawoup (a dumb tmbg pun)

AO3: the_1_weeping_guitar

Toyhouse: justice-for-torsoboy

Insta (though I don't really post there): johnsterrs

Scratch: toni_the_kidd (inactive, moved here from there but you can view the art I've posted there)

Favorite things:

Bands: TMBG, Lemon Demon, The Aquabats!, Jack Stauber, Cheekface, the Beatles, Paul McCartney and Wings, ARTHUR, The Hoosiers, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Talking Heads, DEVO, The Dead Milkmen, etc.

Movies n Shows: FMAB (literally the only anime I've ever watched/read the manga of), Coraline, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1982), The Matrix, Click, Lil' Nicky, the SAW franchise, HLVRAI/Freeman's Mind, etc.

Animals: Squids, turkeys, ants, mice, ferrets, etc.

Other stuff:

I rant a lot. I also infodump, so before you talk to me about my hyperfixations, be aware of that.

I am very slow to realize things/pick up on social cues so please be patient, I don't pick up on sarcasm either.

I hate flashing lights, they scare me and give me headaches.

I'm not a therian but if I could be any animal I would be a weevil

I love zodiac-related stuff (even though I don't really believe in it)!

I am absolutely unhinged when it comes to science, please talk to me about insects or birds

I am accepting asks! Please spam me, I love to talk!

My post on the Here Comes Science bunker and my interpretation of it: https://www.tumblr.com/the1weepinqguitar/739425154397028352/a-bigass-post-explaining-my-interpretation-of-the?source=share

Have a wonderful day!!!!

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[rottingwiththebugs]

what is YOUR 🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵

favorite music artist? personally I dont pick favorites because it’s really just to hard for me to even try to pick a favorite when there are LITERALLY so many songs oit thereblike what?? what do you mean who is my favorite actually what the fick do yog mean how should i choose rhat!!!!! no but anyways i know some people CAN pick favorites so who is your favorite?? or your top five or top ten or top fifty or whatever idk also i think you would really really enjoy giraffe weevils because wevils in general are funy guys but why does he look like that? in a good way i mean! like buddy who told you to come out here being rhe insect world’s long necked menace??? come on now, that’s rediculous in every way possible stop why are you black and red you weirfo. okay anyways yeah favorite song favorite artist something like that !

HIII HI HI HI HIIII !!!!!!! ^_^

MYYY favorite music artist is !!!! chapppelll roaannnn anddd haley heynderickx aaaanddd the beatles AND THE SMITHS!!! and phoebe bridgers she’s cool too. their music all have different vibes from each other but it’s fun!!! my favorite songs from each!!!! are!!! okay so so - so I like guilty pleasure by chappell roan aaaaand no face by haley heynderickx and hey jude by the beatles aaandddd AND !!! and this night has opened my eyes by the smiths aaanddd kyoto by phoebe bridgers!! picking favorites is so super duper hard but I know i liek these guyz over other music artists !!! tickles my ears betterer than the resta em. but im like a bird, ya know??? a silly parrot who bopsss his head to everything!!!!! i listen to everything and bop my head round’ to most anything ever at all. i think if i were a parrot I’d be a green cheek conure because they’re silly . OOH OR A LOVEBIRD!!! birds are cool. I feed a little army of crows near my apartments and they follow me around. it’s great. uh- um- oh yeah!! music.. what was my original point.. I’ve been listenin’ to the radio rather than my cds more on the way to work and i really like please please please by sabrina carpenter. and that darn taylor swift character’s tunes are boppin!!

i enjoy all bugs !!!! i am unbiased to most bugs but weevils and isopods have a extra special place in my heart because they’re just extra silly and especially interesting! i guess beetles by extension would have a special place in my heart!!!! giraffe weevils actually fight with their extra long necks , precisely like the animailia they were named after!! curiously , their color does not indicate danger!! they can’t bite or sting, they’re completely harmless to us!! also best mother of the year award goes to these guys, for wrapping their eggs in a leaf so their baby gets food in their first moments for existing!! nomnom

thank youuu for your questions!!! I appreciate you. is this what they call matching your freak?

[kimmysurveyblog]

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Do you have a laptop or desktop? Both but I only use the desktop.

Do you own any television series box sets? The Office.

When did you last receive a hug and who was it from? 30 minutes ago from my daughter.

Do you plan your outfits ahead of time? Sometimes.

Have you ever spent the night in jail? No way.

Do you have long hair or short hair? Just past my shoulders.

How much makeup do you wear on a daily basis? None.

Do you have weak upper body strength? I could be stronger but I'm not weak.

Do you think hugs are awkward? No.

Do you think facial hair is gross? Noooo.

Would you ever dye your hair an unnatural color? I have and would perhaps again.

What is your favorite band of all time? Beatles.

Are there any paintings on your wall? Two that my dad painted and one that I painted with my grandma.

What do you think is the best smell in the world? Vanilla.

How old is your oldest sibling? 39.

Do you enjoy dancing? Yes.

Can you handle scary movies? Not anymore.

Would you date someone 5 years older than you? Yes.

Have you ever been to California? Did you like it? No and I don't ever want to. I hate the heat.

Do you like deviled eggs? I hate eggs.

What is your favorite horror movie? Just gonna say White Noise because my online bestie & I got TRAUMATIZED watching that together when we were kids. I saw it as an adult and it was okay lol. The Paranormal Activity movies were also really fun.

Has a little kid ever fallen asleep on your lap before? Yes.

What foods can you absolutely not eat? Fish.

Do you like hot, cold, or lukewarm showers? Hot.

Have you ever taken part in a threesome? Yes.

What is your oldest sibling’s middle name? Daniel.

Have you ever been to Disneyland or Disney World? No.

Have you ever been the victim of a crime? Someone stole my bag once.

What colour are your brother’s eyes? Brown.

Have you ever played a drinking game? Which ones? For sure. Plenty.

How many friends do you have on Facebook? 163.

Do you regularly check anyone’s profile online? No.

Is there anything unusual about your house? No.

What is your favourite type of cookie? I'm not sure.

Have you ever taken care of a newborn baby? Yes. The newborn phase was so easyyyy compared to having a toddler. :P

Do you snore when you sleep? No.

Who do you (romantically) love? Boyfriend.

Do you wish you could go back and change anything about your childhood? Change my dad getting a terminal cancer diagnosis when I was 13.

What would your mom do if you told her you were pregnant? She was surprised but excited.

Do you think you have nice feet? No. My heels are cracked, my toes are really long and I have scars on them from dropping shit onto my feet lol.

Where did you get your name? My parents liked it.

What’s the most unique or exotic food you’ve tried? Squid maybe

Who was your first online friend? There are three of them and I'm not comfy sharing their names but we met when we were 8/9.

What’s a condition you have that you haven’t been officially diagnosed with? None.

Do people tell you you have cold hands? When I was a nurse's aid, yes.

When was the last time you held an umbrella? Last week.

Do you feel that the shape of the pasta alters the taste? No.

In games, do you like to roleplay as good or bad? Good.

Is there an instrument you don't like the sound of? Not that I can think of

Would you rather be a kangaroo or a sea turtle? Sea turtle!

Do you like to get ready in the bathroom or the bedroom? Bathroom

What's your favourite Coldplay song? Yellow

Do you have a favourite insect? Monarch butterfly

What colour is your ceiling? White

Do you own a scooter? No.

When did you last play a Mario game? Mario Kart maybe a year ago

Are your bedroom curtains long or short? Short

Have you ever attempted to sculpt something from ice? No.

Have you ever had to wear an oxygen mask? No. What’s your favorite thing you own that YOU made? A painting that I did with my grandma. It's a white & pink flower on a black background. I used to paint with her & this lovely old lady that was a published toll painter. We'd drink tea and eat cookies while we painted. Beautiful memories. <3

[TW: EATING DISORDERS/SIMILAR] Have you ever starved yourself? Yes.

Has anyone ever had to physically restrain you from doing something? No.

Do you like the pretzel M&Ms? Never tried one.

Have you ever been accused of thinking you’re too good for something? No.

Have you ever stolen someone’s boyfriend? I was a POS in my teen years.

Do you have a locket? What’s the picture inside of it? No.

How do you react when you feel embarrassed about something? I get very quiet.

Have you ever tried to "fix" someone? No.

When’s the last time you were carried by someone? My boyfriend picked me up yesterday.

Are you in possession of any currency that isn’t used in your country? No.

Did anyone witness your last kiss? No idea.

Do you have any younger siblings? No.

Are you cool with them, or do they annoy you to no end? -

Last person you flipped off? No idea.

Anyone who’s way over-protective of you? My brother, maybe.

Have you ever been to a rave? Yes! I was a raver from like 2010-2012. Very fun times. :) I met some awesome people.

[minsungii]

ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴍᴇ ♡

🌸 im zero-! virgo. 17. she/xe/it ~ 100B% lee. little space. bisexual. gender fluid. type; INTP-T happily taken. little name: ghost/bunny

ʟɪᴋᴇs ♡

singing, dancing, swimming, writing, animals, drawing, gaming, paranormal, kdramas, some anime, monster high, hazbin hotel, helluva boss, invader zim, gir, mlp, ppg, history, korean culture & food, fruit, coffee, fav color; white, cloudy & rainy days, cuddles, music; old school, kpop, lofi, rap, hiphop. disney, full house, the power puff girls, monster high, hazbin hotel, my bf, I love cuddling with my boyfriend, butterflies, cupcakes, reading, cooking, baking, and more!

ᴅɪsʟɪᴋᴇs ♡

loud noises (yelling and slamming things more than others), rude people, tea, extremely hot days, bugs of all sort (not counting butterflies), math, science, tight clothing, lots of makeup, holes, some past events, loud chewing, hugging (depends) , being touched by people who aren't close with me, getting pressured, trigger warning topics, annoying/squeaky voices, squeaky furniture, cake (don't ask me why), nsfw things, people who take their anger out on others, sleeping sometimes,

ғᴀᴠᴏʀɪᴛᴇ ᴀʀᴛɪsᴛs ♡

bts, stray kids, txt, enhypen, the beatles, the beach boys, tyler the creator, le sserafim, kanye west, green day, blink 182, nirvana, frank Sinatra, dean martin, tv girl, elvis presley, the jackson 5, michael jackson, sublime, tally hall, olivia rodrigo, childish gambino, red velvet, apink, 2pm, paul anka, & more.

ᴛʀɪɢɢᴇʀs ♡

suicide (hanging #1)

needles

abuse

spiders

yelling

broken friendships

homicide

family

eating problems

being abandoned

being neglected

ᴇxᴛʀᴀ ғᴀᴄᴛs ♡

I don't really roleplay anymore, but honestly it depends on the person. I usually am the lee so if I do happen to let you roleplay with me, please don't force me to be a ler. however, below you will find my rp blogs. those are still open for rp whenever as long as it's sfw!!

this blog is full of kindness and everyone here will be considered as friends/family!

teasing is fine :)

mexican/nicaraguense/american/korean

18+ (ask me if you can interact cause it depends on who you are and if I have talked to you before) & nsfw DNI

favorite song: over the rainbow by judy garland♡

i listen to all different kinds of music

im shy -- sorry if i get awkward during a conversation

I don't have a lot of friends, so I'll appreciate anyone looking for some to message me :3

ᴍᴏsᴛ ᴜsᴇᴅ ᴛᴀɢs ♡

him

<33

lee mood

zero speaks

motivation

nature:d

animals <3

animals/insects

spotify

ask

🎀

art

jisung

little space:[

irl

quotes!

update?

ᴏᴛʜᴇʀ ᴀᴄᴄᴏᴜɴᴛs ♡

@sungminxxx (writing account)

@jisung00s (jisung fan page ahah)

ʀᴘ ʙʟᴏɢs♡

@taeminniemin

@your-joyyy

ᴀʟʟ ɪɴᴛᴇʀᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴs ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴛᴀᴇᴍɪɴ & ᴊᴏʏ ᴀʀᴇ sғᴡ!!

ᴅɴɪ ♡

ǫᴜɪᴄᴋ ᴡᴏʀᴅ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ᴍᴇ ᴛʜɪɴɢ ʙᴜᴛ ᴀ ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ ᴇᴍʙᴀʀʀᴀssɪɴɢ-

thank you for reading!

[panzershrike-pretz]

UHHHHHH ANOTHER TAG GAME MADE BY THE MOST AMAZING @onehelluvamarine!!! I LOVE THESE KEKKEKEKEKEK

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A band you don’t like that many others do:

Well, it's not that I don't like, it's more like: I only ever heard probably 3 songs. That would be The Beatles; I never got really interested in their music, they're not my vibe really

A childhood memory that you remember vividly:

I have many, but one of them was when I was maybe 6? and I went with my dad to the bank deposit money. He found a friend of his and started talking to him, while I picked up some pigeon and turtledove feathers up off the ground. That friend was deaf, but he could still speak a little and he congratulated me on the feathers then gave me a pat on the head (he was strong as fuck??)

Least favorite animal and why:

Any insect, but ESPECIALLY cockroaches. I'm so fucking scared, you have no idea 💀

Hot fandom take:

Scourge is one of my favorite characters from Warriors, I don't care if he's an edgy bitch. My man clawesd open Tigerstar'sbelly and made him loose all 9 lives at once???? Scourge is very fucking cool (also purple collar is the real collar. But I like rainbow)

Do you were any jewelry, if so, what’s your favorite piece:

I have a pair of gold earings! When I was born, my ears were pierced and I got those. I only ever changed them once (boughr a pair that's a little bigger, but my baby earings are still here). I can't use any other kind of earing or jewelry on the ears or else I'll have an allergic reaction 🤡

A movie others liked but you didn’t:

How To Train Your Dragon 3 (actually, did anyone like that??) I don't like the Light Fury and it feels so wrong having Toothless leave Hiccup 😭😭😭 It's a damn pretty movie but I still consider itto be non-canon <3

Three things you love about yourself:

My sense of humor, my eyes and my hair

A place you hope to visit in the future and why:

Paleontological digging site. I know I'll visit it with my college, but!! I can't wait!!

There's also this wildlife reserve-park thingy on the way to the state of Paraná called Vila Velha (Old Village) that I NEED to visit one day. It's such a pretty view from the road, I swear 😭

An actor that gets on your nerves and why:

I know nothing about famous people, so I don't care for their lives. I have my own problems, no time to bother with theirs :3

Things you’re excited for in the nearby future?

TAXIDERMY CLASSES! TAXIDERMY CLASSES!!! TAXIDERMY CLASSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Least favorite ship in a fandom you’re in:

The fuck is with people shipping Alastor (Hazbin Hotel) with everyone. He's canonically aroace, get a grip fellas 😭😭 (yes aroace people can still have any kind of relationship but fuck. Alastor? He very clearly is NOT in the game for a ship,,,,,, and when I finally find a lil' scrap of representation, people want to strip that from the character??? Nuh-uh, I hate Alastor ships. Leave him be!!)

What’s the most toxic fandom you’ve been in?

.........Dream SMP 💀 *explodes and dies*

List three things you find beautiful about life:

Being able to hear birds singing (and see them flying), snuggling together with my dog when I'm feeling down and long walks on the beach with said dog.

Any dreams for the future?

I have a big big BIG interest in falconry (although it's a very odd thing for Brazil 😭) and, obviously, i can't wait to learn taxidermy. I know it's a stinky and slow process to learn and mount stuff, but I can't wait to start learning and hopefully have my first bird piece done!

How are you really feeling today?

I just woke up to a pair of chacalacas (why the fuck araquã in English is like this?) screaming like crazy, so I haven't had the time to feel anything xD

Damn this got big-

Tagging (no pressure!): @onehelluvamarine (do your version >:3) @xxluckystrike @blueberry-ovaries @1waveshortofashipwreck @grumpy-liebgott @executethyself35 (and whoever else wants to join!)

[celebrityteasecrets]

Celebrity Tea Secrets: What Are the Favorite Teas of Famous Personalities?

In a world where the personal tastes of celebrities often become as renowned as their accomplishments, the favorite tea of famous personalities offers a delightful glimpse into their more private moments. Like the characters they portray or the music they create, tea preferences can reveal a nuanced side to celebrities, demonstrating that behind the scenes, they too cherish the simple pleasure found in a cup of tea. This exploration into the favorite teas of well-known figures not only satisfies curiosity but also underscores tea's universal appeal across different walks of life, emphasizing its role in rituals of relaxation and reflection.

This article delves into the favored brews of a diverse group of celebrities, from the iconic sophistication of James Bond’s preferred tea to the creative energy behind John Lennon's choice, the eclectic taste of Lady Gaga, Oprah Winfrey's refined selection, and the empowering sip favored by Serena Williams. Each section offers a brief excursion into their worlds, united by the common thread of tea, shedding light on how this age-old beverage continues to be a source of enjoyment and inspiration. Through these narratives, readers will discover not just the variety of teas cherished by these personalities but also how tea forms part of their distinct lifestyles.

James Bond's Preferred Tea

James Bond's choice of tea reflects his complex character, preferring exotic blends that mirror his sophisticated and adventurous lifestyle. Known for his distaste for traditional British tea, which he humorously blames for the downfall of the British Empire, Bond's palate leans towards more unique and rare varieties.

The Secret Behind His Choice

Bond would likely enjoy a Pre Qing Ming Long Jing, a high-quality green tea from China, known for its delicate and sweet flavor. This choice underscores his appreciation for fine, rare elements, akin to his choice in cars and gadgets. Additionally, the Oriental Beauty tea from Taiwan, notable for its natural sweetness caused by insect bites, represents Bond's attraction to the dangerous yet beautiful aspects of life.

How It Reflects His Personality

Bond's preference for Jasmine Pearl green tea, which requires careful temperature control and precise brewing times, mirrors his meticulous nature and attention to detail. This tea, often enjoyed in a thin porcelain gaiwan, showcases Bond's refinement and his connections to Eastern cultures, subtly reflecting his global adventures and encounters. The ritualistic nature of preparing Jasmine Pearl tea could also be seen as a metaphor for Bond's own preparation for missions—calculated, precise, and executed with finesse. Furthermore, his choice of a rare and exotic Pu-erh tea, which improves with age and carries a touch of smokiness, aligns with his enigmatic and evolving character.

John Lennon's Tea of Choice

John Lennon, known for his profound influence on music and culture, also had a deep appreciation for tea, which was a significant part of his daily routine. Yoko Ono, in a New York Times piece, highlighted that Lennon would prepare tea every day, showcasing his personal ritual and the comfort he found in this simple pleasure.

The Story Behind His Favorite Brew

Tea played a consistent role in the lives of The Beatles, with numerous references in their music indicating its importance. During a particularly creative period in 1967, the band mentioned tea in several songs, such as "Lovely Rita" and "A Day in The Life," where Lennon's lyrics subtly included, "Found my way downstairs and drank a cup." This not only reflects his routine but also the normalcy and grounding effect tea had amidst his dynamic life.

Its Influence on His Music

Lennon's connection to tea can be seen as a metaphor for his approach to music: organic, comforting, and a staple of his daily life. The regularity and reverence for tea mirrored in his music's authenticity and the soothing yet profound impact it had on listeners. The ritual of tea drinking, much like his songwriting, was both personal and deeply connective, suggesting a ritualistic approach to his art and personal life.

Lady Gaga's Tea Fascination

Lady Gaga's fascination with tea is not just about her choice of beverage but also a reflection of her unique style and creative expression. Her attachment to a distinctive purple tea cup highlights her personal connection to the ritual of tea drinking. This particular accessory is chosen for its unusual color, mirroring Lady Gaga's own unconventional approach to life and art.

Her Unique Tea Ritual

Lady Gaga incorporates tea into her daily routine, which begins with yoga and a dedicated time for self-directed love and gratitude. This ritual of starting her day with mindfulness and tea sets a tone of calm and creativity, essential for her demanding and dynamic lifestyle.

How Tea Influenced Her Creativity

Tea serves as a metaphor for creativity in Lady Gaga's life, much like it does in her music. She often promotes the idea of unleashing one's creative spirit, inspired by the diverse and vibrant flavors of tea. The conceptual 'Gaga Tea' box, which includes flavors like 'Meat Maniac' and 'Diet Coke Dar(jee)ling', is a testament to her innovative spirit, each blend reflecting a memorable character from her career. This creative endeavor not only showcases her deep involvement with tea but also how it parallels her artistic expressions.

Oprah Winfrey's Tea Selection

Oprah's Favorite Tea and Why

Oprah Winfrey's profound love for tea is well-documented, especially her affinity for chai. She describes a cup of chai not just as a beverage but as a meditative ritual that allows her to tap into a state of gratitude and clarity. The process of steeping the tea and steaming the milk, along with the aromatic spices filling her kitchen, contributes to an experience she finds deeply comforting and delicious. Her usual preference is to make her chai with almond milk, but occasionally, she indulges in the richer taste of 2 percent milk.

The Health Benefits She Cherishes

Oprah's selection of chai is not only for its flavorful experience but also for its health benefits. Chai tea, particularly her specially crafted Oprah Chai, is a rich infusion of spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves, which are known for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These spices, along with the black tea base, contribute to lower cholesterol levels and support heart health. Additionally, the ritual of tea drinking itself is a therapeutic activity for Oprah, providing a moment of peace and personal reflection, which is a crucial aspect of her daily wellness routine.

Serena Williams' Tea for Champions

Why Matcha?

Serena Williams, a renowned athlete celebrated for her prowess on the tennis court, has integrated matcha into her sports diet, attributing significant benefits to this choice. Matcha, a finely ground powder made from specially grown and processed tea leaves, is distinct from traditional green teas as it involves consuming the entire leaf, providing a more potent source of nutrients. This supercharged version of green tea is lauded for its high concentration of antioxidants, surpassing regular green tea by more than 100 times. These antioxidants are crucial for Williams as they help prevent injuries and chronic illnesses, keeping her fit and agile for competitions. Additionally, the combination of L-theanine and caffeine in matcha provides a stable flow of energy and mental clarity, which is essential during her intense training sessions and matches.

The Role of Tea in Her Training Regimen

The incorporation of matcha into Serena Williams' training regimen goes beyond physical health; it plays a pivotal role in her mental and emotional well-being. Recognized for its calming effects, matcha aids in maintaining focus and reducing stress, which are vital during high-pressure games. The L-theanine found in matcha promotes a state of relaxed alertness, helping Williams stay composed and concentrated throughout her performances. Moreover, the ritual of consuming matcha has become a part of her daily routine, aligning with her holistic approach to health and fitness. By starting her day with a blend of lemon juice, matcha green tea, and a pinch of cinnamon, Williams not only boosts her metabolism but also sets a tone of mindfulness and readiness for the day's challenges. This routine underscores the importance of consistency and balance in her diet, reflecting her strategic approach to both her sport and her health.

Conclusion

Throughout this article, we've journeyed into the lives of celebrities from diverse fields, uncovering the significance of tea in their daily routines, reflecting a shared appreciation for this timeless beverage. The varied selections, from James Bond’s exotic inclination to John Lennon’s ritualistic approach, Lady Gaga's style statement, Oprah Winfrey's meditative brew, to Serena Williams' performance-boosting matcha, collectively underscore tea's universal appeal and its role as a source of comfort, creativity, and well-being. The narratives showcased not only highlight the personal tastes and lifestyles of these personalities but also tea's versatile role in enhancing life’s moments, whether through quiet reflection or as fuel for creativity and performance.

The broader implications of these discoveries reveal how tea, a simple beverage, transcends cultural and personal boundaries, binding us in its rich tapestry of flavors and experiences. It serves as a reminder of the small pleasures that enrich our lives, encouraging a moment of pause in our fast-paced world. As we reflect on these stories, let them inspire us to find our own ritualistic solace in a cup of tea, exploring its potential to influence our health, creativity, and mental well-being. May this exploration prompt readers to embrace the ritualistic joy tea can bring into our daily routines, inviting further exploration and appreciation of its diverse and rich cultural heritage.

[rubber-soul-daily]

Yeah, insects :) …okay, so the Beatles are a famous band, and they…I mean, people always *say* they pioneered a lot of things in music, but they’re honestly given too much credit. Rubber Soul is my favorite album, though. Uhm, they had four people, John, Paul, George, and Ringo (two are dead), and quite a few people like them, so I’d say you could—not saying you should—give them a chance. (Better than some modern music, that’s for sure…) If you like them—erm, you could listen to the album All Things Must Pass.

Erm…have a playlist.

Michelle’s Beatles Playlist (OOC: listen in order for a taste of how their career went):

A Taste of Honey

Do You Want to Know a Secret

Twist and Shout

Till There Was You

Devil in Her Heart

I Should Have Known Better

I’ll Follow the Sun

No Reply

Help!

Ticket to Ride

You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away

Drive My Car

Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)

Michelle

Nowhere Man

I’m Looking Through You

Think For Yourself

In My Life

Girl

You Won’t See Me

The Word

Day Tripper

Eleanor Rigby

I’m Only Sleeping

Love You To

Tomorrow Never Knows

For No One

Rain

Within You Without You

A Day in the Life

The Fool on the Hill

Blue Jay Way

Strawberry Fields Forever

The Inner Light

Blackbird

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Piggies

Long, Long, Long

Julia

Savoy Truffle

Mother Nature’s Son

Revolution 1

Happiness is a Warm Gun

Only a Northern Song

Because

Here Comes the Sun

Oh! Darling

Sun King

Two of Us

Maggie Mae

Across the Universe

I Me Mine

And, uh, I suppose I should put some of their more popular songs…

Greatest Hits Playlist:

Love Me Do

Twist and Shout

I Saw Her Standing There

I Want to Hold Your Hand

She Loves You

All My Loving

A Hard Day’s Night

Eight Days a Week

Help!

Yesterday

Drive My Car

Eleanor Rigby

Yellow Submarine

When I’m Sixty-Four

A Day in the Life

Strawberry Fields Forever

Penny Lane

Back in the U.S.S.R.

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da

While My Guitar Gently Weeps

Blackbird

Revolution

Hey Jude

Come Together

Here Comes the Sun

Let it Be

Get Back

Do you like the Beatles? And do you like beetles?

— @rubber-soul-daily

I do not know what Beatles are, but beetles are very nice!

[scotianostra]

The wonderfully eccentric Ivor Cutler was born on January 15th  1923, Glasgow.

Cutler was a Scottish poet, songwriter, teacher and humorist. He became known for his regular performances on BBC radio, and in particular his numerous sessions recorded for John Peel’s influential radio programme, and later for Andy Kershaw’s programme.

If you haven’t heard of Cutler please check him out on Youtube, my favourite is Life in a Scotch Sitting Room, Vol. 2, but don’t look for volume 1 there isn’t one! He appeared in The Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour film in 1967 as Buster Bloodvessel, where the Bad Manners singer got the name.

Born as  Isadore Cutler into a middle-class Jewish family of Eastern European descent. His father Jack Moris Cutler was a draper and jeweller. He cited his childhood as the source of his artistic temperament, recalling a sense of displacement when his younger brother was born: "Without that I would not have been so screwed up as I am, and therefore not as creative."  

In 1940 he became an apprentice fitter with Rolls-Royce, helping to make Spitfires. In 1942 he trained to become an RAF navigator but was dismissed for being “too dreamy and absent-minded.” He served the rest of the war as a storeman with an engineering company.

Ivor went on to become a teacher at AS Neill’s famous progressive school Summerhill in Suffolk and continued teaching for more than 30 years. From 1954-1980 he taught drama and poetry to primary school children. In his 70s he reflected, “In a way I am still carrying on with the kids. And those who come to my gigs probably see life as a child would. It’s those who have been busy making themselves into grown-ups, avoiding being a child - they’re the ones who don’t enjoy it.” I would have loved to have him as a teacher. 

Cutler began performing in 1957 and was spotted in the 1960s by ‘Ned Sherrin’, who booked him to appear on television. He appeared on The Acker Bilk Show, Late Night Line-Up and other programs, and in 1967 appeared in “The Magical Mystery Tour” playing Buster Bloodvessel, the bus conductor who announces to his passengers, “I am concerned for you to enjoy yourselves within the limits of British decency.” In 1967 his record, Ludo, was produced by the Beatles producer George Martin.

Cutler dressed distinctively both on and off stage, wearing plus fours and colorful hats with badges. His favorite method of communication was by sticky labels that he had especially printed, often with “Cutlerisms” attached: “Never knowingly understood”, “True happiness is knowing you’re a hypocrite” and “Add 15 inches to your stride and save 4% of insects”.

He wrote more than 300 songs and in the year 2000 was signed by fellow Scot, Alan McGee to Creation Records. He last appeared on stage at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London in January 2004. The event was filmed and shown in a documentary about his own life, Ivor Cutler: Looking for Truth with a Pin.  

Cutler was a member of the Noise Abatement Society and the Voluntary Euthanasia Society. In 1990 he said,“When I do die I shall be glad to get away from the loud pop music and cars but I shall miss, insofar as when one is dead one can miss anything, the beautiful kindnesses of those people to whom courtesy comes naturally.”

When I previously posted about Ivor I had someone comment “Left Scotland behind l see”……I sighed to myself and replied

“You can’t criticise someone who leaves Scotland without knowing about the person. As a person who did not advocate punishing children with violence Ivor’s teaching methods would have went against everything that the old system stood for here. Have a look for A S Neil, another who "left Scotland behind” who had different ideas on schooling and who, as I said in the piece, employed Ivor Cutler. If it wasn’t for some people leaving Scotland behind the world would not be the same as it is now, Alexander Graham Bell, John Logie Baird, Alexander Fleming, Robert Watson Watt, James Watt, Andrew Carnegie, the list is endless……..“ I’m not saying they wouldn’t have been as successful, but sometimes the opportunities are not where your roots are. 

Anyway the video I have posted is of Ivor’s last performance  at Queen Elizabeth Hall, 2004,  Cutler's Last Stand. 

[birdwholanded]

Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami Review with some spoilers

Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood was written in 2000. The title of the story comes from a Beatles’ song entitled Norwegian Wood. The lyrics to the song are, “I once had a girl

Or should I say she once had me

She showed me her room

Isn't it good Norwegian wood?

She asked me to stay

And she told me to sit anywhere

So I looked around

And I noticed there wasn't a chair

I sat on a rug biding my time

Drinking her wine

We talked until two and then she said

"It's time for bed"

She told me she worked

In the morning and started to laugh

I told her I didn't

And crawled off to sleep in the bath

And when I awoke I was alone

This bird had flown

So I lit a fire

Isn't it good Norwegian wood?”

It is about a college student discussing his experiences he encounters and faces this far and growing up in 1969. He attends the Tokyo University and he discusses protests and riots taking place on campus that purposefully try to disrupt and start up things. Trying to dismantle the university system. The students want to disrupt the establishment. He meets other college students and hangs out with them. They discuss their favorite authors, they drink and smoke and they go to late night movies.The story involves romance too because it describes a relationship between the characters Toru and Naoko. It reminds me of a coming of age story to question where someone sees their future to be by attending the university and getting college credits and figuring out their direction on where they are themselves headed. In the story, the protagonist talks about that one of his favorite books to read and look back on is the Great Gatsby. He talks with another college student and his favorite books are classics from Charles Dickens, and others. Another student that he runs into likes to read French literature. A theme of the book could be coming to terms with setting out your own future and destiny. The characters mentioned are Naoko, the protagonist Toru, Reiko, Storm Trooper, Midori, Nagasawa, Hatsumi and Itoh.

At the beginning of the story, the narrator flies into Germany and is reminiscing about old friends and memories that he won’t have again because he is in a new world.. Naoko talks to the protagonist about wells and about how deep they can be which could lead the reader to believe that wells represent depth and darkness and an abyss, but wells are also a good thing because they carry water which is needed for people to survive and drink from. Wells could have positive and negative connotations. I wonder if later on in the story, the protagonist actually goes to Norway since he is in Germany.He talks about a poster of Amsterdam in the dormitory. The story could be about the protagonist being in his twenties and early thirties and finding his way through life. The story could also be about reflecting on the past and asking oneself if one had made different decisions would things have been better for them looking back on one’s descions that they made as a youth that affect them in adulthood. He does describe loosing memories of people he was close to before. Toru is sad because he thinks that Naoko never truly loved him. Naoko does ask Toru to never forget her and he promises to do so.

At the beginning of the story, Toru is reminiscing about old memories he had at an earlier age. A good sentence with imagery in it is “Deep within her own pupils a heavy black liquid swirled in a strange whirlpool pattern.” (7) Another good sentence with imagery is “Naoko slipped the gown from her shoulders and threw it off completely like an insect shedding its skin. ”. (131) “The sky was a fresh swept blue with only a trace of white cloud clinging to the dome of heaven like a thin streak of test paint.” (136) That sentence is beautiful because it has splendid imagery that makes the reader actually see it in their mind’s eye. “His body was like a dilapidated old house from which all the furniture and fixtures had been removed and which awaited now only it’s final demolition.” (181) “A dreamless sleep closed over me like a heavy lead door.”(233) “Seagull disappeared but I went on staring at the cherry blossoms. In the spring gloom they looked like flesh that had burst through the skin over festering wounds. ” (247) “The garden filled up with the sweet heavy stench of rotting flesh.” (247)A quote that stuck out to others is “Dont feel sorry for yourself. Only assholes do that. ” (241) “It’s like taking a boat out on a beautiful lake on a beautiful day and thinking both the sky and lake are beautiful.” (269)The narrator introduces the reader to college life at the Tokyo University. The character, Storm Trooper is introduced as being Toru’s college roommate. It describes Storm Trooper’s characteristics. The nararator discovers that a person he knew named Kizuki had commited suicide by breathing in car fumes. He contemplates death and has to come to terms with it in his own way. The story seems to be about adapting to change and coming to terms about being grown up and setting your own path and looking back on things that happened but coming to terms about everything in one own’s way.The characters talk about hooking up. They drink and they hang out. Their lives are changing and growing and they are making their own grown up decisions . Toru and Naoko get closer and they hook up and she tells him about people she knew committing suicide” The characters talk about if they went back in time to when they were younger and how it would be different and they would have made better decisions to alter their present lives and circumstances. They discuss hooking up and having sex.

The settings mentioned are Nagano, Shinjuku, Uruguay, Tokyo University, Ochanomizu, Fukushima, Kyoto, Nihionbashi

Isolation from community is a theme because people are going their own ways in life, moving to different countries and starting anew. It seems like they are starting their lives in a totally new world away from what they were familiar with. The Beatles song goes along with the story because in the song it talks about romance between lovers but then the man in the song is left alone to his own devices because his lover is no longer there. Adjusting and adapting to change and new environments and situations seem to be a theme. From reading the story so far, it is meant for adults because it has a lot of adult themes like suicide, sex, drinking. It’s meant for people in their later twenties and early thirties. The band, The Door’s song is quoted “People are strange when you’re a stranger”. The characters drink and ask themselves how to change things for the better. Adapting to a difficult and changing world, not looking back. The story discusses biases and snobbery like if one of the characters doesn’t read a certain author, then she is shunned. The characters run to death in the story figuratively because their relatives are fighting brain cancer and such. The story references Euripides, Aeschylus, and Sophocles. He says the term ‘deus ex machina’. According to Wikipedia.org deux ex machina means It is “a plot device whereby a seemingly unsolvable problem in a story is suddenly and abruptly resolved by an unexpected and unlikely occurrence”. The characters in the story do a lot of adult things. They ride subways and get off at different places, maybe to the point where they won’t come back to their original location. I would not want this stuff happening to me because having to find your way through a changing world is difficult figuratively and literally. The story talks about making hard decisions, facing loss adapting to change. It seems like nearing the final chapters of the story, the college students moved to different cities and they were Toru was wanting to meet up with them again. Can’t change things that happened in the past and can’t change history. College students should be recommended to read this story. Because it explores different cultures, different ways of thinking by which I mean philosophical ideas. It has sexual undertones in it. It’s a story about going through a journey because it is a journey through different places in Japan and a journey to find one’s purpose and one’s way of thriving. A journey through memories, regrets , triumphs, obstacles. I don’t know if the characters are happywith where they have found themselves to be. Love and lust are definitely themes. Toru begins to reminisce about how the times have changed from when he knew them to be. They definitely drink a lot to the point of no return. Getting older losing memories of important things that happened in one’s life. Grief is a theme. Having everything in front of you to having nothing in front of you but memories. Toru is going through grief because he finds out that Naoko is ill. When curve balls and mishaps happen, one still has to deal with them like a grown up. “So how’d you lose so much weight?’’by growing up.’”(249) ”Just remember life is a box of cookies.” (251) referencing the great gatsby is looking out to thinks that you think you want but don’t need them. Idealizing and glamorizing things like having a better quality of life than what you are given and tolled out. Toru feels isolated as if he is on a deserted island because all of his friends and acquaintances had left to other places from the Tokyo University. Midori reveals that she has had a crush on Toru. He cheats on Naoko with Midori so adultery is a theme. He goes behind her back even though she told him to always remember her and such. I think that the individuals run off to their own ideas of paradise by exploring Japan on the subway. They venture off to start anew in a whole different area than where they were familiar with. It has a sad ending.

[gazeboarcade]

For the ask game: 2, 8, 9, 12, 17,

20. Have you listened to Department of Eagles?, 28, 41, 45, 49

good golly miss molly ok <333333

2. pepsi box blue or cheetos bag orange?

pepsi box blue for LIFE baby

8. have you had water today?

yes!! im almost done with my big bottle like. 1/3 left i could go chug after i finish this post. as a matter of fact. i will

9. which do you prefer, cotton candy or funnel cake?

hmmm fuck. this is hard. i usually love cotton candy but maybe funnel cake rn

12. favorite tv commercial?

uhhhh hmm. when i was a kid i rlly liked the daisy sour cream commercial bc it had a cute little jingle like do do do do a dollop of daisyyy~ that i rlly liked. rn i think it may be like the your cousin from boston beer ads.

17. an earliest obsession you remember?

animals, arachnids, and insects because i was obsessed with steve irwin!

20. Have you listened to Department of Eagles?

i have not!!! i will endeavor to!

28. an unusual song that’s your favorite?

guh ummmm. this is hard. night court theme song

41. you gotta have a favorite beatles song, what is it?

I dont rlly like the beatles RIP but if i have to pick one, i wanna hold your hand!

45. favorite tea?

hm. depends on the season but perhaps mint!

49. what scents do you like?

apple pie, mint, fresh laundry, green apple head and shoulders shampoo, cut grass, impending rain storm, chocolate chippers while they bake.

[phoenixian-cluster-amaryllis]

That’s fuckin MLGpro! dude

when the rwby character design dude said he always made sure to put in pockets or pouches for the cosplayers to put their phones & wallets. i respect that more than any other design philosophy ive encountered in my life

[depressedhatakekakashi]

insects/bugs!!

Bugs.

One of his least favorite things.

“They’re, ok i guess,” he cringed at the thought. “Beatles and flys and fine. There’s nothing too horrible about them. But spiders? Those things are nasty little creatures. They shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near people’s home’s, and they certainly shouldn’t be chilling out on my face or chest while i’m trying to sleep. I may be able to cut a person in half with my chidori, and i can handle seeing the hounds rip a person apart. but spiders are a sort of horror no one should ever have to deal with.”