#but i really appreciate it

[erabu-san]

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, L, O, V, E, Y, O, U, R, A, R and T

Thank you so much !! I appreciate it ! 😭🫶🫶🫶

[cecenyss]

God I just feel so fucking angry.

I’m in a lot of fandoms, and every one, every single one, is sexist. Every piece of media I consume, every show, book, movie—it’s sexist.

I like some more than others—Fairy Tail gives all but one grown woman huge chests, and deliberately makes her insecure about it; Wendy and Chelia are a little weird as the 12-year-old girl trope in anime; Lucy almost always fights female antagonists—and I love those shows, I do. I adore them. I watch and rewatch and I love the stories, up until certain days when I just can’t take it.

I hate having to settle. I hate that, when I talk about Fairy Tail, it feels like I’m justifying the sexism with “oh, it’s not too bad.” I have to compare it. MHA is worse, obviously; fewer female characters, fewer female powerhouses. But with Fairy Tail I still have to settle.

There are many main powerful female characters, yes. But the male-female ratio is obvious. The Oracion Seis only has one woman, and she’s mostly there to parallel Lucy. Phantom Lord had only one woman. Grimoire Heart has only one woman and a teenage girl.

There’s only one female dragon slayer (not including Irene), and she’s twelve. I could go into her and Chelia’s and Mavis’ (and honestly Meldy’s) whole thing as the young, innocent girl tropes all over anime but I don’t want to-

Female powerhouses? Erza, Ultear (antagonist), Minerva (antagonist)…??? Juvia??? Cana? Mavis (dead)?

I wouldn’t count Sorano and Yukino in the powerhouse section. I might count Lucy, but given how much time she spends in the earlier seasons needing to be rescued it’s a little weak.

But male powerhouses? Natsu, Gray, Makarov, rock guy, Laxus, Jellal, Gajeel, Hades, Acnologia, Zeref, fire god guy, lightning god guy, memory guy, I really should’ve rewatched the show before making this post,

My point is—it’s an obvious gap. And yet I view fairy tail as one of the most gender balanced anime. It feels so much better.

A big part of that is their characters. Every female character is treated with the same dignity as the male characters. No matter how sexualized they may be, they are people. They each have backstories as deep as the men.

And I am so so angry that that’s a factor here. I want to be properly pissed about how they treat Lucy, I want to get mad at the unrealistically big boobs—but fairy tail is comparatively such a good show for gender equality.

I don’t know what the point to this was. I’m just upset.

[tobuo]

I'm 30 next year lol, im actually kinda looking forward to it. i refuse to let widespread society dictate how I feel about it, although people have tried. when I was 21 I was told "It's downhill from here", at 29 I think back & wonder how miserable and wrong that person was. I'm behind friends my own age in many aspects but you really just have to go at your own pace. Maybe you attribute your lack of achievements to what you think is expected of you, but I don't see that. I see a creative with a business! You're making money doing something you enjoy, a lot of people can't claim the same :>

i usually answer non anon asks privately but i kinda wanna keep this on my blog for posterity so fjgdfd

i've been reading this over and over this afternoon n evening trying to figure out a good reply but honestly i'm just. this is so nice, i appreciate it a lot so thank you djfksdf. my mindset to these kinds of things (other ppl's expectations especially) is something i definitely still have a lot of working on to do and while i've come a long way, i think my upcoming birthday has just been an unexpected trigger lol.

but it's given me a little boost to have ppl mention my shop. makes me stop and take a moment to reflect on a little positive.

[dxrkl1ght]

I think I've followed 100+ artists after joining the DCA palooza server

I forgot I had this ask in my inbox AAA- But thank you for your support! ;w;

[tosteur-gluteal]

Thank you for your kind asks!

[angelamontoo]

I forgot to add in My Slaps ans Boo post. They'd probably play pranks on the other the other Peter Parodies! They get tired of being pushed around, its their own little revenge <3

With Boo's ghost abilities and Slappy's need for chaos, they'd make a wonderful duo! Though Boo's pranks are usually well meaning. Slappy on the other hand, leans towards mean spirited. Keep sharp objects away from him by all means.

Ooh I like that idea. I can see Boo being really excited when Slappy suggests pulling some practical jokes on the other parodies, envisioning something like putting a whoopee cushion on JP Ghastlys office chair or replacing the sugar with salt, only to find Slappy had something more like replacing Hugos iron supplements with rat poison in mind lol.

Eventually Boo talks him down to the more innocent pranks since Slaps enjoys mischief of all kinds, but yes. He would still have to keep an eye on him

[animalsandskyyy]

I wanted to send you anonymous appreciation because we're mutuals but I'm shy

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Appreciation

thank you so very much🥺♡

I too want to send you appreciation!!

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✨Appreciation✨

[fagdykefrank]

happy birthday!!!

Omg thank you!!!

[quokki]

ALE BIRTHDAY??? OMG OMG HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALE I HOPE YOU HAVE THE BEST DAY EVER MWAH I MISSED U SM 😭

no but why didnt i know this my birthday was literally Yesterday

hey nyx!! thank you!!! omg happy birthday to you as well!! 💛

[exolovek]

Love how good Eric's pronunciation is when he says Juarez

[ariazou]

"Who are you to tell me how to hold it!?"

Persian Izutsumi strikes again and I'm dragging Senshi down with her 😼

I really love the head pieces on the women in Persian miniatures of the iconic Qajar era (if someone knows what theyre called please let me know 😭) And I definitely want to keep exploring the different looks on Izutsumi

[bixels]

The final TF2 issue really got to me. Spoilers, but it’s the reveal that all of this suffering and murder and war over gravel and shitty land was for nothing but senseless, bottomless hatred. That the administrator can’t even remember where this revenge plot started as she flashes through different false memories of her parents’ deaths. There was never a tragic backstory or justification, only terrible people doing despicable things. And despite how crass and stupid and unserious TF2 is, the story subverts every expectation by showing the survivors and inheritors willingly breaking the cycle. Ms. Pauling lies to the administrator and chooses not to save her, and finally lets her die. (Hurts even more if you read into the subtext that Ms. Pauling is in love with the administrator.) She lets the final cache of Australium go and walks away from the burden and legacy of a century-old bloodfeud. Hale lets Gray’s daughter go and live her life freely. Spy is the first to arrive at Scout’s house and meet his big family, finally takes off his mask, and helps with the kids. Even Merasmus exhaustedly makes peace with himself and Soldier and chooses not to curse him or something. There’s nothing to finish, no promises to keep, and no one to avenge. The only thing to do is break the cycle and walk away.

It feels odd how happy and warm everything is, but it feels so right and earned. These bloodthirsty, awful, violent men were expendable cogs in a machine of endless violence, and they found a way out. It’s a genuinely great message about letting go the past that burdens you and finding the will and a way to hit the bricks, change, and be happy. Maybe they don’t technically deserve happiness, but they’ve got it nonetheless, and they’re not gonna let it go to waste. They’re still all crazy and violent, but on their own terms now and with people who love them! Smiles.

[kimdokjas]

though the movie might be cancelled, yuri on ice will live forever in our hearts. thank you yoi fandom, it's been real ♡

[i-am-a-fish]

I'm very sorry to ask something like this, I've really been struggling with this question, and I wanted to ask the combined wisdom of the people on this site

I would like to know why you keep going, and what drives you to keep living. I know there are a lot of reasons to stay alive and enjoy life, I can think of a few that personally resonate with me, but I really want to know what your reasons are

You do not have to comment on this if that's too big of an ask, and I'm very sorry for asking something like this, I really need someone's help, I feel like I don't have much purpose

Also if I may ask, please don't post any suicidal ideation in the comments of this post, I really can't handle something like that right now

[hira492]

I LOVE HIM WITH ALL MY LIFE

[internetforthesociallyinept]

How's your happiness today? If no one's checked in, I'm here to ask. Remember to take a moment for yourself and find joy in your life. Even if today is tough, things will get better; you're doing great. I'm proud of you! Sending lots of love and support your way. Keep shining, lovely!

🌙💓

Wow, it’s been awhile since i got an anon message. Anyway, thanks so much, love. You too~💕