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umbrahighpriestofgiratina · 7 years

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Rude Awakening Chapter 4

In which dragons and bunnies.

Chapter 4: A Matter Of Time

It had been about a couple weeks now, and the multiversal visitors were starting to get along with and get to know the multitude of Shepherds, all settling in. One of the Shepherds, though, was not so settled. Virion was attempting to move stealthily through the barracks, and failing, considering he quickly literally bumped into a ginger-haired young man in a black cloak and headband, causing the latter to nearly choke on the lollipop he was sucking on. "Hey! Watch where you're going!" "Ah! Sorry, Gaius - Do you happen to know where Libra is?" "I've got no clue where Padre is, I was looking for Bubbles! Why don't you ask The Invisible Man?" Virion blinked. "Why are you looking for Robin and why did you specify Kellam?" "I'm right here?" said Kellam, suddenly beside him. Virion gave a high-pitched yelp as he jumped into Gaius' arms. "How do you do that?" Kellam shrugged. "It just kind of happens. But Libra's on the loft, praying. You probably shouldn't disturb him too quickly." "Duly noted!" Virion would have leapt out of Gaius' arms right there if Gaius didn't drop him first. He picked himself up and dusted himself off before dashing over to the loft and finding Libra sitting there, indeed praying. Virion stood there a while fidgeting and nervously sweating before Libra finally spoke normally without moving a bit. "...You can talk to me now, Virion." Virion wiped his brow, adjusted his ruff, and gulped. "It's about those Cincinnatians." "What about them? They've been much more well-behaved since they first got here, especially when they help with the cooking." Virion shook his head. "It's not about how they are now they've been here a while, it's about how they got here at all! You're a priest, a spiritual man... Haven't you noticed anything metaphysically strangeabout them?" Libra paused before finally standing up and turning around to face Virion. "Yes, actually, I have... Subdued, well-hidden, but it's still detectable by someone of my cloth." "Aha!" said Virion. "Fantastique, further evidence!" Libra raised an eyebrow. "Evidence?" "It all started when Howard referred to me as Kalosian. Now, I could believe that people as bizarre as him and his companions were from some esotetic faraway land, but when he mistook me for being from another, I grew suspicious. So I looked through every geographical book I could, even" - he shuddered - "sneaking into Miriel's personal library! And there was no mention of a Kalos or a Cincinnati anywhere!" Libra put a hand to his chin. "That is direly suspicious..." "And what's more, all the strange spells they seem capable of - Valentia's manipulation of water and space, Quentin's seeming bending of time in lapine form, Howard's mix of dimensional and dark magic, and that one time Bartimaeus did a "trick" to turn into a muscular strongman but was stuck that way for three days - they seem out of this world!" Virion put his own hand to his chin. "And given the existence of a certain Outrealm Gate they may very well be!" "So," said Libra dryly, "I assume you want my help figuring out what's really up with these 'Cincinnatians.'" Virion grinned. "Oui! Precisely!" Libra raised an eyebrow. "Why me though?" "Because you're one of the few men I find att-" Virion gave a hacking cough before regaining his composure. "-Attentive enough to the divine and spiritual for this task, of course! With their strange powers, these 'Cincinnatians' could be spirits or even deities from another world! That's your department, is it not?" Libra paused, then nodded. "True... If they were beings of great metaphysical power from another world intruding on ours it could cause a stir amidst the gods..." "Alright then!" said Virion. "Let's figure out what's really going on!" He headed off. Libra hesitated, then followed. --------- Dialga was off away from the barracks, trying to get some peace and quiet in a small wooded area with sunlight dappling through the trees onto moss and fallen leaves. However, the sharp Taguel ears of his current form made the "quiet" part a fair bit harder, being able to hear every crack of a branch and every rustle of a leaf and every breath of all creatures in a very large vicinity. "Hello, Panne," he said without turning around. Panne stopped behind him, twitching her nose. "I suppose you want something?" said Dialga. "In a sense," Panne said back. She started circling him. "Your time with the Sheperds has proven to me you are no threat. But I still doubt you are truly one of my own kind. Who are you, really?" "A visitor," said Dialga. "From another time, another place." "I still hear the voice of someone bending the truth. But I've said that enough. Can you hear something for me?" Dialga shifted slightly. "Tell what?" Panne looked through the treetops up to the sky. "The old Taguel gods; I wonder if you could hear them. There were those of my kind that could hear them in days long past, but they are gone now. Can you hear them now?" Dialga turned his ears, and more metaphysical senses, up to the sky. He heard and felt something, but nothing coherent enough for him to make out. "...Only whispers." Panne sighed. "They may be gone or leaving now; there's nothing left of my race but me. And... You, possibly, Quentin." Dialga was silent as Panne looked off in another direction. "I... Honestly kind of envy the man-spawn and those scaly Manaketes for still having theirs to pray to; they've got one mutual one they particularly revere, especially in Ylisse..." Dialga perked one of his ears. "Which would that be?" Panne glanced back at at him and raised an eyebrow. "I do not know why you would be interested, but they call her Naga the Divine Dragon." "A dragon goddess?" said Dialga. "How curious." Panne turned her head east as Dialga turned to face her. "She answers the prayers of the Manaketes, at least. And she's said to appear before those worthy of her to the east of here at Mount Prism." She glanced at Dialga and looked away, shaking her head. "But I don't see any reason for you to take interest in the likes of her..." She slowly walked off the way she came. Dialga waited until she could hear her no longer, then turned his ears and divine senses to Mount Prism, expecting to hear nothing more than whispers again. He was startled to hear and sense something much louder. "...You don't know how wrong you are, Panne." He shifted to his lapine form and ran to Mount Prism. ------ Atop Mount Prism, Dialga perked his ears and sniffed around a forested area with ruins of what appeared to be some sort of shrine scattered around a large waterfall at the center of a peak. "There's really not much here... Could this truly be the home of a go-" "A... Visitor?" a booming, yet feminine, voice rang out. "I never get visitors." The waterfall parted, and a woman, tall with flowing green hair and pointed ears, stepped forth from it. Dialga immediately tilted his currently rabbit-like head at her outfit - the bottom half was a long, billowing skirt accompanied by a similar scarf, but the top was something so scanty the being before him was showing most of her skin. "Isn't that a little risque by human standards? I mean, it's not as bad as what those slavers stuffed that Nowi girl into, but still, you have to worry about how you present yourself to mortals! And aren't you cold, given how high the altitude is?" The woman stared in surprise before shaking her head and chuckling. "I'd never thought I'd get critique of my fashion sense from a Taguel of all beings. Especially given they're critically endangered." She furrowed her brow at Dialga. "Though... Given what I sense emanating off of you, and your strange coloration... You're no true Taguel, are you?" Dialga sighed. "Very well. It's hard enough keeping it hidden from Panne, and I came to find you because I was seeking a being like my true self..." At this the Adamant Orb attached to his waist glowed, and the woman stared in shock and awe as his form glowed and stretched into its more natural shape. Dialga stretched his limbs to get readjusted, then turned to face the stunned woman. "They call me Dialga. You are Naga, correct?" The woman stared in shock a bit longer before shaking her head and nodding "Yes, I am Naga, the one called the Divine Dragon. But my question back is... What in this world are you?" Dialga huffed. "That's the clincher; I am not of this world. I am another world's god of time come here for a visit. It has mostly proved relaxing so far. But I was hoping to see what at least one of the local pantheon was like." Naga smiled, and gave a respectful bow. "It is an honor then, Dialga." She sighed and shook her head. "But I am no god. I am no creator. I possess not the powers of making or unmaking." Dialga gave her a quizzical look. "You're not? The Manaketes and the Yilliseans seem to hold you in high enough regard. And you have given the Yilliseans your blessing, have you not?" "What divinity I have is as a protector and guardian," said Naga. "I can indirectly aid but take no direct action." She looked out over the landscape. "It has been this way for millennia... I have taken many forms over all that time... I have not always been a woman... I have not always been a dragon, even..." She sighed. "But memories of those fleeting times... They are not truly mine..." Dialga gave her a look again. "How so?" Naga looked at him almost solemnly. "I am not the first Naga... There have been others before me... The role and memories are passed down from one incarnation to the next. It is a burden, but one I must bear to help both human and Manakete." Dialga shifted uncomfortably. "If it helps, there are those of status like mine back home who must go through similar tribulations..." "Which gets me back to my first question," said Naga, giving Dialga a stern look. "What are you, other than a dragon god of time from another world?" Dialga paused, then sighed. "To put it at its most basic level, I am a Pokemon." Naga blinked. "A... Pokemon?" "They are the creatures of my world, coming in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and elemental attributes. They range from mere sapient versions of the 'animals' of your world to beings of divine power like myself. I may be a deity, but I am still a Pokemon all the same, and one classified by others of my world as being elementally affiliated with Dragon and Steel, affiliations I share with countless other lesser Pokemon." Naga paused, then stepped forward, extending a hand. "May I?" Dialga raised an eyebrow. "May I what?" "Touch you." Dialga cringed. "I'm hoping not... in a bad place that's no good. Especially since you'll be out of luck there in this form." Upon realizing what he was saying Naga cringed herself. "Oh g-goodness, no! I just... Argh, I just wanted to touch your scales to test something, but if that makes you uncomfortable I can-" Dialga sighed in relief. "If that's it that's totally fine, thank you." Naga sighed in relief herself as she closed her eyes and extended her hand to stroke Dialga's scales as he stood perfectly still. Eventually, she smiled. "You're right... Your scales are much like a Manaketete's, but have the texture and hardness of the finest plate armor..." She stepped back, opened her eyes, and looked up at him. "What are the other 'Pokemon' of your world like?" Dialga shifted uncomfortably again. "Well, there's my siblings, and our companion, but they're more like me. Let me try to show you something more mundane, hold on..." He turned around and shuffled about in a place Naga couldn't see and turned back to her with a strange clamshell-like object in his mouth that he placed down in front of her, then moved over to seat himself next to her as he opened up the device with his mind, causing a panel on the upper half to glow to life as Dialga pressed buttons on the bottom half telekinetically. "This will take just a second, hold on..." Naga watched in fascination as the panel showed a icon-laden picture of Dialga and two similar dragons posing for an awkward groupshot, then a blank white space filled with oddly shaped brown boxes. She noticed Dialga move a small, arrow-like icon to a brown box with the words "cute cat pokemon videos" on the bottom and selected it to reveal a large amount of pictures with strange boxed bars across the top and bottom. Dialga selected one with the words "littenandfamily.avi" attached to the bottom. Immediately the screen was taken up by a vision of a small, red-and-black catlike creature pawing at the front of the panel. "Oh!" said Naga. "It's adorable! What sort of cat is that creature?" Dialga turned to her and smiled. "A Litten." "Lit-ten?" "You'll see what I mean in a bit." A human girl scooped the Litten up in a hug. Naga blinked in surprise. "There are humans in your world?" "Plenty. They live and work together with the Pokemon." The Litten struggled and mewled in the girl's grip before letting out an annoyed "Lit!" and spitting a flaming furball out into the grass before them, causing the girl to drop it in surprise. Naga gasped and chuckled. "I suppose Litten are affiliated with fire?" Dialga nodded. "Yep, they're Fire-types." The Litten's fiery hairball was patted out by a larger creature resembling a cross between a Litten and a bobcat, which the Litten batted at playfully. Naga gasped again. "Is that an adult Litten?" Dialga shook his head. "Not quite. Pokemon can transform into more powerful Pokemon as part of their life cycle. Litten transforms into Torracat there when the time is right..." The Litten and Torracat are scooped up by a third, bipedal creature resembling a cross between the previous two and a tiger, who started licking them affectionately. "...And then into Incineroar." The vision stopped, and Dialga dissipated it with the same icon he used to open it. Naga looked back up toward him. "Your world seems amazing already! Do all Pokemon transform like that Litten do?" Dialga chuckled. "It depends; Pokemon of stature like mine typically don't do anything quite like that. We're powerful enough as is." He thought a bit, then gave a frown. "Speaking of which... Others and yourself refer to you as a dragon, and yet you have kept this pointy-eared human form this whole time! Is this simply your latest incarnation, or what?" Naga frowned deeply. "Not quite... You are my first true visitor in a long while, so I suppose I shall show you..." She pulled a stone out of her dress and rubbed it, chanting. She was enveloped in energy that to Dialga resembled a more floral Mega Evolution cocoon before emerging as a massive, golden dragon that gave a mighty roar and spread its mighty, leaf-like wings to show their full splendor and display their owner's glittering golden scales. It was Dialga's turn to stare in awe. Naga looked at him, smiling, for a while before her eyes flashed red and she snarled before recovering. "Ugh..." She quickly reverted back to her more humanlike form and groaned again, clutching her head. "Are you alright?" said Dialga. "Yes, I am... It's just..." She gave him a solemn look. "The dragons of this world, including the Manakete, have a curse placed upon us... Where we eventually succumb to madness that robs us of our sapience as our lives go on..." She shook her head sadly. "It's already too late for the wyverns... Even the mighty Starfall clan have been reduced to feral scavengers and thieves... We Manaketes have only survived by assuming human form most of our lives... And part of why I must change vessels every few millennia..." Dialga listened intently, then shook his head sadly himself. "I could not imagine if such a curse was placed upon the mortal Dragon-types of my world..." He hurriedly stowed his laptop away, then turned to leave. "I shouldn't have brought you to do such a thing so risky to yourself... If you need rest after that, I shall take my leave now..." "Dialga, wait!" said Naga. Dialga stopped. "What is it?" Naga hesitated before continuing. "During your trip... Could you come back and visit me from time to time? Teach me more of your world?" Dialga paused, then glanced back and smiled. "...I most certainly will." His Adamant Orb glowed, and he shifted back to his more lapine Taguel form as he bounded off. -------- Panne tried to remain completely silent as Dialga bounded past her. This explained so much, and yet she still had so many questions. She had managed to hear Dialga heading off toward Mount Prism and followed, and had discovered he was a bizarre being called a "Pokemon" from another world, and one of enough divine power to be on speaking terms with Naga herself. Question was, what was such a being doing in their world? She bounded off to the barracks herself, making sure to approach from a far different direction than Dialga. She could not forgive him for masquerading as her species, but there was too much risk exposing him outright, especially given his companions were likely of the same magnitude of power as he, and she still didn't know of their motivations. Thinking further, she realized that Libra would be a good initial aid for this given his knowledge of the divine... ...And was also of the sort not to recruit particularly numbskulled man-spawn to their cause. ***

#dialga #naga fire emblem #fire emblem #fanfic #yangverse #cat videos are always a great icebreaker

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extraordinarilyextreme · 4 years

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7 Questions for 17 People

tagged by @ori-flails way back in November of 2020 i’m so sorry 😭😭😭

nicknames: susu, exex, steven (lol)

zodiac: scorpio & snake

height: great question, i’m not certain. 5′4″ maybe?

last thing i googled: what is a xiezhi

song stuck in my head: uhh currently don’t have one but the most recent song i can think of is 《因为你》(“Because Of You”) by Zeng Shunxi/Joseph Zeng from Ultimate Note

number of followers: where did you all come from 😭 i’m so sorry that i jump around in so many fandoms...

amount of sleep i got: last night? 9 hours cuz i’m still on break

lucky number: 6

favorite song: depends on my mood/what i’m working on but i will Always come back to “Saturn” by Sleeping At Last

dream job: artist? author? i just want to listen to my sad music and watch my sad cdramas and read my sad books and then cry and create lol

aesthetic: i don’t really think i have one lmao... dream aesthetic would be, like, sharp suits and button-down collared long-sleeves... very cool and handsome. instead i wear oversized jackets and hoodies and sweatpants all the time. mostly dark color scheme i guess. i also really, really like flowers.

favorite author: i mean... most of what i’ve been reading are either Chinese novels (so MXTX, priest, NPSS) or research papers. but if we’re talking FANFIC AUTHORS now... @minkyunghoon, @inkblue-black, @annadream, @laireshi, @erushi, @thosch3i

favorite animal noise: uhhh cat purring? cat mewing? cat videos are soothing to watch lol

favorite smell: my grandparents’ cooking

go-to beverage: orange juice, chocolate milk, water

favorite texture: i have no idea lol soft things? like stuffed animals that i can cuddle with?

random: gosh this kind of prompt makes me think of those icebreakers at the beginning of the semester - “tell us your name and a fun fact about yourself!” - but idk what people consider “fun”... or “random”. hmm.... i’ve only seen one shooting star in my life

Tagging: everybody i mentioned in the author section because i love all of you 💜 and of course @lqcoups, @aloverdestroyed, @astarlitwishforyou, @cornsnakebread... and i’m gonna stop there because i feel like most of my mutuals have already done this cuz it took me SEVENTY DAYS to do this ;-;

#ask meme #tagged

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dearinheadlights-archived · 3 years

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11 April 2021

it’s always a mix. i’m anxious about my current classes, and how the semester will end, and being ready for the summer. and summer in general. i don’t know if i’m staying in my college city or going back home. i’d hate to have to go back home. it’s more cost effective, but i can’t stand it. every time i think i can handle it, for holidays and breaks and summer vacation, and i always can’t. the arguments and mental abuse always starts. usually soon after, but sometimes i can escape it until the later part of a short holiday break. but it always does, and it wears me down. i’m already worn so thin after this year, with the pandemic and everything that happened, where i found out my ex cheated on me with my best friend, and i harshly fell out of communication with all of hometown friends. for the better, probably. i have good friends now. we take care of each other. but it was so hard. i can’t go back home, to my parents, and to everyone in that neighborhood. [001] would be in the same neighborhood. i’d think about it every time i drove past where i would turn onto her street. [002] and [003] live just a street away from me. [004] lives in the neighborhood where a boba tea place just was build. fuck [004], though. he’s elitist and made me cry because he made me feel like i made poor college choices based on loans and family’s money. sorry my parent’s can’t help pay my tuition and buy me a car like they did for the rest of everyone who i used to be friends with. they never really understood what it was like, but that was one of the shittiest conversations. i hated crying in front of him, all of them. they all had it so easy when it came to money.

driving past [005]’s street would be hard, too. i miss his cat. one of my old friends that i have on snapchat still, and am on good terms with, i think, posts videos of her sometimes. one video showed her pawing rapidly at a tall carboard box until the accidentally knocked it over. it was cute. i wish i had a cat. i wish i was on okay terms with [005]. the worst part, i think, about going back to my hometown for the summer, would be that i would have no idea who was in town at any given time. i would constantly be on edge whenever i left the house. not that that would be much different from leaving my dorm room right now, though, since [001] lives on the same floor. god, i hate that she and i were so happy that i was moving to this dorm. i partially did it because i knew i’d have a friend there. then she dropped me a week later. i’m so tired of being hurt. ugh, but i guess i wouldn’t even mind running into [005]. maybe. i don’t know what would even happen. it’s not like he would talk to me. he probably hasn’t changed at all. he’s a pretty stagnant guy: he was a junior last we talked, and he’ll be a rising senior this summer, and he had hardly changed since he’d graduated high school. which is weird, since i’ve changed a lot since then. that’s part of why we broke up, i think. plus all the other stuff.

basically, i really hope i find an internship for this summer... i say, as i’m writing this instead of applying for any of the internships i found earlier OR doing my homework for tomorrow. i’d like to stay in my college city. i like it, and my friends will be here. and i can take my summer class here, and stay away from my parents. plus, [006] would probably be here. i hate whenever i factor a guy into my academic/career plans even the tiniest bit, because that’s lame, but it would be nice to not be away from him over the summer. i like him a lot. plus i certainly have other reasons for wanting to stay in the city, so it’s not like he’s my only reason. but yeah. hopefully it all works out and i get my internship soon. i’m actually really looking forward to it. i want an income, and i really want to do some political science work.

things with [006] have been going really well the past few days, i think. he was feeling kinda sad the other night and didn’t know why, which always makes me nervous. mostly because i hoped it wasn’t about me. i hope he’s feeling better, regardless of what it was about. but yeah, things have felt like they’re going well. he makes me really happy. i like that we look out for each other, and all the things we do together. we have a check-in tomorrow, and i’m a bit more nervous for it than i’d like to be. just because of our track record, i guess, lol. it’s only been two weeks since we’ve been officially together, so i hope he’s not being too hard on himself if his nerves about being together haven’t fully calmed down yet. plus, he has an appointment to be prescribed anti-anxiety medication in a little over a week, so i’m sure that’ll help with his nerves about everything—not just our relationship—too. i know starting medication is scary, so that’d be another bonus for me staying the summer in the city: i don’t want him to go through that alone, because i know he’s nervous. and i’ve got his back. of course, he could always call me or text me or whatever, but being physically present is preferable. i’d honestly miss him too much over summer vacation too, if i had to go back home. he’s my best friend, too. and i love him. sheesh, i say that every time. it’s on my mind a lot, i guess. i think he’s really cool, and great, and sweet, and i like him a lot and i love him.

but i REFUSE to end on such a sappy note. that was dripping with sap. uhhhh.. i’m finding that i really like mentos? they’re like, gum, but. a mint candy, genius. idk, lmao. sometimes i get really hooked on a certain candy. drugs? no sir. i’ve gone through certain candy phases. once it was sweet tarts: i would eat them so much my tongue bled. another time, it was those haribo berries? like the candy raspberries and blackberries? then another time it was werther’s hard caramels: oh my god those were so good. i felt like a grandma, lmao. i always had those golden-wrapped candies in my bad. that was all in high school though. wayyy back in middle school, it was icebreakers mints. the wintergreen kind. i kinda mentioned this to [006] the other night, but i think i have addictive tendencies? i find something i really like and i just keep getting it until i burn out. like, how [006] and our friends go to this one chinese food place probably four times a week. it’s my favorite, and i’m not consuming it at unhealthy rates, so there’s not a problem, really. i don’t know. gonna sweep that under the rug for now, haha.

#journal #diary #daily diary #anxiety #school #relationships

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philthevaliant-stuff · 6 years

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Steven Universe So Far: One Sentence Summaries For Each Episode! [The Way I Saw It At Least] (Post-April and Pre-May Episodes Edition)

Thankfully, my Crohn’s flare-up hasn’t truly stopped me from updating the one-sentence summary episode guide to Steven Universe before next week! But it’s gotten so long that I’ve had to put a ‘Read More’ link to save your dashboard from overloading! :P

Gem Glow: His first episode. Laser Light Cannon: Amethyst loves being used as ammo. Cheeseburger Backpack: Now available to buy online! Together Breakfast: His first Memetic Mutation. Frybo: Steven defies Broadcast Standards and Practices. Cat Fingers: WOMP WOMP. Bubble Buddies: A ship sails. Serious Steven: Strawberry Fields Forever. Tiger Millionaire: Better than John Cena, that’s for sure. Steven’s Lion: A companionship is formed. Arcade Mania: Meat Beat Mania too much for the UK, apparently. Giant Woman: His first encounter with a fusion. So Many Birthdays: In which Rebecca Sugar reveals her diabolical plan to make everyone watching cry their eyes out for the first time. Lars and the Cool Kids: Whatever you do, DON’T insult Steven’s mum! Onion Trade: In which everyone begins making theories about Onion being the actual Big Bad of the franchise. Steven the Sword Fighter: “Where there’s life, there’s…..” Lion 2: The Movie: Lion is a well-behaved movie patron. Beach Party: Garnet fails at telling lies. Rose’s Room: Nightmare fuel comes as standard. Coach Steven: The song will never get out of your head. Joking Victim: His first work experience session. Steven and the Stevens: Steven makes the Time Lords cry. Monster Buddies: Sponsored by CHAAAAPS potato crisps. An Indirect Kiss: The ship travels at a fine lick. Mirror Gem: Where the franchise changes course and becomes a drama. Ocean Gem: His first close encounter with other Gems. House Guest: Healing spit, we hardly knew ye. Space Race: Ground control to Major Tom, your circuits’ dead, there’s something wrong. Secret Team: Sssh, Secret Team! Island Adventure: Makes the Steven/Connie ship look like a raft. Keep Beach City Weird: At least we got to talk with Ronaldo afterwards, even though he wasn’t prepared for it in hindsight. Fusion Cuisine: Steven gets into the biggest amount of trouble yet. Garnet’s Universe: Estelle works that microphone for ten minutes. Watermelon Steven: His first business deal. Lion 3: Straight to Video: Pass the tissues. Warp Tour: The Dorito debuts. Alone Together: The ship reaches maximum speed. The Test: Time to cry your eyes out again, fans! Future Vision: Wild Beedrill appeared! On the Run: Amethyst makes the Crystal Gems guilty and the fanbase cry. Horror Club: Or ‘Do You Want Fries With That Doughnut?’ Winter Forecast: The ship gains an icebreaker. Maximum Capacity: Amethyst unintentionally causes controversy. Marble Madness: The Dorito debates with Steven. Rose’s Scabbard: You can fit any piece of music with the final scene. Open Book: Cartoon Network buggers up continuity and Rose’s Room makes the situation worse. Shirt Club: Steven gets away with referencing the Kennedy assassination. Story for Steven: His origin story. The Message: Steven inspires a Youtube musician. Political Power: MAY-OR DEW-EY! Say Uncle: Uncle Grandpa tries to inject one last bout of comedy into the show before it all goes down, only to divide the fanbase in his attempt. The Return: “It’s the end, but the moment has been prepared for…” Jail Break: His final stand.

Full Disclosure: The ship steers through jagged rocks. Joy Ride: The Dorito’s driving vehicle is discovered. Love Letters: A mailman wishes to become Garnet’s American Boy. Reformed: “Physician, heal thyself.” Sworn to the Sword: The ship gets equipped. Rising Tides, Crashing Skies: Or ‘Keep Beach City Weird: The Animated Series’. Keeping it Together: The Dorito disturbs Garnet. We Need to Talk: Pearl’s salty 90s period. Chille Tid: So disturbing a Hiatus had to be reinstated. We Are the Crystal Gems [1/6]: The National Anthem of Steven Universe Lovers. What Are Gems? [2/6]: In which Steven becomes even more cuter in chibi form. How Are Gems Made? [3/6]: Amethyst debunks dozens of fan theories in one lecture. Fusion [4/6]: "The Answer" in ballet form. Unboxing [5/6]: His first TubeTube video. Lion Loves to Fit in a Box [6/6]: Beach City gets hit by the cat video bug. Cry for Help: The Dorito distributes dissension in the ranks….or does she? Keystone Motel: A handy guide to understanding an autistic person’s mindset, so I discovered. Onion Friend: In which everyone begins making MORE theories about Onion being the actual Big Bad of the franchise. Historical Friction: Jamie provides the fanbase with ideas on how to make an “Ember Island Players” version of the show. Friend Ship: The Dorito dislikes dusty old Gem tech. Nightmare Hospital: The ship’s secrets are brought to light. Sadie’s Song: Steven becomes increasingly popular on Tumblr for a week, and makes Cartoon Network history at the same time. Catch and Release: The Dorito comes out of her chip-based shell. When it Rains: Peridot panics over precarious precipitation. Back to the Barn: Peridot and Pearl pettifog, pummel, and pacify. Too Far: Peridot practically plows predicaments into a Hiatus. The Answer: Ruby, Sapphire, and Garnet's origin stories. Steven's Birthday: The ship departs after refueling [OR: The reason Steven had his own week-long event]. It Could've Been Great: The Turning Point of Steven Quartz Universe. Message Received: Steven rocks the hoodie look. Log Date 7 15 2: Peridot's player gets pawned and perused.

Super Watermelon Island: In which Cartoon Network UK cocks up big time and completely spoils the episode for everyone else. Gem Drill: Our cinnamon roll journeys to the center of the Earth. Same Old World: Steven can show you the world...! Barn Mates: I always wear a leak on St. David's Day! Hit the Diamond: Romance in the Outfield. Steven Floats: It does exactly what it says on the tin. Drop Beat Dad: Such an important event, even the Crewniverse had to check it out! Mr. Greg: His first musical [OR: Pearl's salty-tearful reconciliation]. Too Short to Ride: If you know where to look, you can actually Cheep Peridot right now! The New Lars: Matthew Moy makes up for lost time. Beach City Drift: The ship gains the ability to run on land [OR: Ronaldo auditions for Top Gear]. Restaurant Wars: Ronaldo is finally accepted by (a vast majority of) the fanbase. Kiki's Pizza Delivery Service: Steven uses up his pun quota for the season. Monster Reunion: Leaked from the servers, still sponsored by CHAAAAPS potato crisps. Alone at Sea: No fish were harmed during the making of this episode. Greg the Babysitter: "Meh." Gem Hunt: The ship survives the wilderness. Crack the Whip: "Stop, you're making me giddy...!" Steven vs. Amethyst: Pearl makes good use of traditional seaside shops. Bismuth, Part 1: Rainbow is the new Gem. [OR: His 100th episode!] Bismuth, Part 2: Vengeance is an old vice. Beta: Bow ties are cool! Earthlings: Two heads are better than one, but all bets are off when you and your co-worker's jobs are to protect episodes from being leaked. Back to the Moon: On the moon, no one can hear a thousand Tumblr moms scream. Bubbled: In space, no one can hear a thousand Tumblr moms cry.

Kindergarten Kid: Corruptius Geminius vs. Doritus Clodius Know Your Fusion: Smoky Quartz and Sardonyx take over the Network from the Titans for 11 minutes. Buddy's Book: Jamie's fledgling theatrical career begins to pay off. Mindful Education: Two months' worth of summer adventures finally take their toll on the ship. Future Boy Zoltron: Featuring Neil Gaiman in a role you won't see coming! Last One Out of Beach City: Pearl attempts to roleplay a popular AU version of herself. [OR: Pearl's salty night out] Onion Gang: We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun, but the wine and the song, like the seasons, have all gone. Cooking With Lion [1/5]: "But, Your Honor, he stole my act!" - Francis Gem Karaoke [2/5]: All singing, no crying. Steven Reacts [3/5]: Even Steven can't stand Hiatuses! Video Chat [4/5]: Skype Chats Between Gems. Steven Song Time [5/5]: Or "Summer of Steven: Epilogue" Gem Harvest, Part 1: Steven ditches his Knife for a common or garden Trowel. Gem Harvest, Part 2: Steven and Lapis take to the air and some Steventhusiasts take to petitioning Mr. Enter for an Animated Atrocity entry. Three Gems & a Baby: Peace and goodwill to all Steventhusiasts, and love for the cinnamon roll... Steven's Dream: Three days into 2017 and the entire Stevenbomb gets leaked - that's gotta be a record! Adventures in Light Distortion: The Shorty Squad gets two new members. Gem Heist: Steven is obviously a Mysterious Cities of Gold fan. The Zoo: Ronaldo's not so stupid now, is he, Steventhusiasts!? That Will Be All: Blue and Yellow make Green melodies. The New Crystal Gems: Connie helps to promote the second wave of Funko Pop vinyl figures. Storm in the Room: "Why don't you ask her yourself?" Rocknaldo: In which it's beddy-bye-bo's time for (a vast majority of) Ronaldo's fanbase. Tiger Philanthropist: Tiger Millionaire raises his fists, Purple Puma raises the roof, and Lars raises up a stink! Room for Ruby: Lapis and Peridot regret not watching "The Wrong Trousers" the night before. Lion 4: Alternate Ending: This episode not being leaked in the first place is the actual alternate ending! Doug Out: In which the thoughts of a Super Mario/Steven Universe crossover game that never will be make this blogger cry to sleep. The Good Lars: Jenny plays a mean melodia. Are You My Dad?: We love our bread, we love our butter, but most of all we love each other! I Am My Mom: There's nothing I could do, a total eclipse of the heart.

Stuck Together: Forever's gonna start tonight. The Trial: TEAR DOWN THE WALL!!! Off Colors: Every now and then Lars gets a little bit tired of listening to the sound of his tears. Lars' Head: Every now and then we get a little bit terrified of Hiatuses, and then we see the look in the show's eyes! Dewey Wins: As the ship sinks, Steven learns the definition of the word 'Repercussion'. [OR: Not actually a repeat of 'Off Colors' this time!] Raising the Barn: Onion sets his stakes high by cornering the agricultural market. Gemcation: Steven projects his angst, Pearl projects her hatred of reptiles, and Ronaldo projects his voice. Back to the Kindergarten: The Shorty Squad get their Ground Force on! Sadie Killer: Steven is a bad, bad boy, apparently. Kevin Party: Rebecca Sugar finds some inspiration for her next story meeting, but can the ship be salvaged in time? [OR: I don't care what you say, Steven doesn't look anything like that boy from Aberdale!] Steven's Secret Rap Career: His first official/unofficial fan video. [OR: The franchise transcends cultdom, thanks to MKatwood.] Lars of the Stars: In which the next Gem to debut has a little Chaos in her. [OR: As 2018 gets under way, the fans petition for a Captain Lars miniseries.] Jungle Moon: Stevonnie gets caught on the crossfire of childhood and stardom. Your Mother and Mine: Garnet wipes out the canonicity of every Steventhusiast's theories and fan media in a matter of minutes. The Big Show: Pearl misses an opportunity to visit Empire City with Steven. Pool Hopping: Square Mom spends some quality time with her favourite cinnamon roll. Letters to Lars: It may be all change, but the next batch of episodes will still be released the good ol' fashioned Stevenbomb way!

#steven universe #all in good jest i assure you #look how far we've come

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realstephho · 7 years

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Responses to classmate inventories

For this assignment I responded to Tianyue, Emilie, and Nick’s personal inventories.

Tianyue

https://youtu.be/OiTl-JJg6xU

Hi Tianyue:

I really enjoyed watching your video!

Here are some notes I had:

Notebooks are some of my favorite things. I especially love the day planner and its scrapbook function in your life! I’m intrigued by the system you have going on, especially the idea of a book-keep.

What is the significance of the tape collection? When did you start collecting?

As a fellow Chinese calligrapher, it was really nice to see the way you integrated that part of your life into your desk. I feel like the entire desk captured your everyday habits really well.

I would maybe explain more about the significance of all these objects, and also it was a bit confusing the way you distinguished the objects: I thought you had five objects but when you got to your dog, you said it was the third object. Just wanted to check!

Emilie

https://wp.nyu.edu/emilieshen/2017/09/18/personal-inventory/

Hi Emilie:

I liked reading about your three objects! What kind of camera do you use for your photo album? Is this the first album you’ve created or one in a series? It would have been a great additional touch if you could tell a story behind a particular photo or when the photo was taken. But I totally understand how photos can help you with adjusting to a long move.

Why does your laptop say a lot about you? Could you elaborate more on what each sticker means on your cover?

I would love to hear more about how you got into making pillows. Did you do a DIY YouTube tutorial? What specifically does the fabric reveal about your preferences for colors and designs?

I think what the three objects combined say about you is that you have a tactile approach to things, which I really admire! The handmade pillow and photo album showcase the more physical object side of you while the laptop highlights your connection to the digital world.

Nick https://vimeo.com/234378295

Hi Nick:

I loved the stories behind each mug in your collection. I also feel like they’re always great icebreakers for when you have people over! (My high school best friend went to Elon!) Will you continue adding to your collection?

I think it’s really cool that you customized your own guitar to reflect your personality and preferences. I also think you found a great place to house it on the AC unit.

Pip is the CUTEST. The photos you have of him are precious. I think cat-person origin stories are awesome and yours was really nice to hear. You guys seem really close and I’m so glad that he found a home with you. I also feel that you captured really great footage of him!

You chose really different objects that also show us a lot about your life at home: I can totally imagine you practicing guitar, drinking some tea from one of your special mugs, with Pip watching from close by. Thanks for sharing with us!

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icespyders · 8 years

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opposing lawyers au? single parent au? doctors au? thunderstorm cuddles? celebrity crush au? buddy cops au? marry someone to piss of parents au?

YELLS VERY LOUD…THANK YOU OMG THESE ARE SO FUN!!! alright these ones are gonna be under a cut bc. well. you should know me by now.

opposing lawyers au: i’m torn bc it’d be equally fun to have, like, non-romantic rivals in these roles and the entire fic is just them talking shit (i’m not a big rarepair person so that definitely limits me in au plotting, lmao, i just dig weird friendships so much more than actual proper rarepairs!!) and also pitting an otp against each other and having belligerent sexual tension that will get the characters lectured by their respective HR departments. or! they’re competing within the same firm and both trying to get ahead so it’s more of an office drama, which would lead to a funny ensemble cast, which is always a win in my book

oh dude bokuaka could be fun for this, bc akaashi is a smartass by-the-book kinda guy who looks down on bokuto’s weirder strategies, but akaashi keeps underestimating how clever bokuto is and it infuriates him, and also kinda turns him on, and that infuriates him even further. or daisuga, too, i like the idea of them being rivals bc i have a funny feeling if they weren’t on the same team they’d just push each other’s buttons - daichi holds grudges over petty bullshit (sawamura “death to everyone who’s ever played basketball bc i’ve fought with their captain” daIchi tbh) and it’d just be too easy to irritate him for suga to resist doing it all the time.

if i get into non-romances pissing each other off in professional settings i’ll be here all night so i’ll spare you, but just know there are too many annoyingly-clever strategists in haikyuu who’d square off against each other excellently and it’s great

single parent au: true story, my sister and i have this very elaborate future domestic au about all our ships having kids, so, like, i love kid fics but having one of my own has ruined everyone else’s for me whoops. i can’t read anyone else’s bc i miss the babies i invented. buries face in hands. (but if you want to hear about that i have like a 30-page notes document so i’m happy to tell you about it)

aside from that i’ve vaguely plotted out a specific single parent au, i think (my sister and i are au machines, it’s a problem). we have one where daichi and suga hook up but then suga is daichi’s kid’s kindergarten teacher so the parent-teacher conference gets Real Awkward Real Fast. both of them try very hard to act professional and not ask “so like…we still on for a second date or…uh…”

doctors au: my immediate impulse when i saw this is to only make one of the characters a medical doctor and the other’s like. i don’t know a renowed geologist or smth. full on “dammit i’m a doctor, not a DOCTOR.” somehow they have wacky adventures. my brain wants me to x-files this and turn it into cryptid hunting shenanigans bc i shouldn’t be left to make aus past midnight. this is absolutely not what you meant when you asked me this, anon, but i don’t think i’m capable of writing a medical drama? i don’t watch that many, i lack a frame of reference. but you know what i don’t lack a frame of reference for. GHOST HUNTING. also MOTHMAN. catch me turning your prompt into gay “ghost adventures” somehow??

i have no idea what i’d write for this, i don’t think anyone wants me writing a doctors au. i think the closest i’d get is a future fic abt kyoutani being a veterinarian and he takes care of yahaba’s really fat cat and criticizes how fat it is and somehow they date. sorry omg this is not my best work, au-wise

thunderstorm cuddles: THIS IS A GOOD VIBE TOO…listen in my opinion all my ships should be cuddling all the time, or else what is the point. i really need to learn how to write short fluffy ficlets, i always end up turning everything i write into an absurdly long oneshot but writing ficlets sounds nice.

anyway! this is a lovely moment of vulnerability to work with; if you run with a childhood friends ship for this, it could demonstrate how well the two characters know each other, that they’re aware of the need for thunderstorm cuddles and happy to provide it. however, it’s also intriguing as a moment to allow greater understanding and closeness in a relationship that isn’t as familiar. it demonstrates one party’s willingness to let the other see them in an unflattering state and let themselves be comforted. man i could do this for any ship, i really adore finding these little, understated moments of love and letting them cement a relationship, and also i’m weak to mild hurt/comfort where nobody is really hurt, haha. i would write asanoya for this, they’re especially good for cuddling, i feel. they’re both afraid of storms but refuse to admit it to save face in front of each other but they eventually both cave and learn, oh hey, we’re both scared of storms, this works, and then cuddle under a big quilt and everyone is happy

celebrity crush au: i would love to get “celebrity crush” down to absolute minimum level, like, oh god, since when do i go to college with that one hot youtuber who i’ve watched for years, or, oh no, i TOTALLY thirst-follow that guy on instagram, i’ve watched videos of him bench-pressing stuff WAY TOO MUCH, or, fuck me it’s the bassist from that band that plays in the campus bar, etc etc. i think that’d be funny bc it’s not even like you’re harboring a crush on a movie star like a normal person and it’s even harder to approach a youtube crush by explaining “hey so you’re famous, a bit, to me at least, i’m sorry, i love your work, i promise i’m not creepy.” if i was writing this, circumstances would definitely force the characters together (class group project! train your new co-worker, who you’ll spend hours alone with henceforth! we’re in the same club, time for icebreakers!) and the character with the crush would either awkwardly hide it or awkwardly blurt it out, depending.

i actually do have a vaguely-arced au about characters in bands that play in the campus bar attempting to woo various bar patrons; this kagehina i wrote is in that universe and i’ve just never sat down to write the whole au, and that’s an ensemble piece so there’s a bunch of ships. i dig iwaoi for the instagram thirst-follow concept, or bokuaka. that thirst is real. i’m also getting attached to the idea of the celebrity crush being a new co-worker, like, the two characters work in the school bookstore and spend many hours alone with no one but books for company. i’d write a kuroken for that. kenma didn’t expect that cool youtuber to be such a nerd in real life. also he’s pretty sure internet people aren’t supposed to be hot in real life, what the fuck, this isn’t even FAIR. so he’s all brisk with kuroo to keep his distance bc he feels so awkward and kuroo doesn’t get what he did wrong. (answer: existing and being cute was his mistake)

buddy cops au: COOL! this is another one where i’d love a weird friendship over an otp, just for shenanigans’ sake. if i was writing this it’d be less law & order and more brooklyn 99 so comedy is key. i’m thinking like. kenma and lev, worst partners ever, who solve all their cases against all odds. suga and kageyama would be a fun working dynamic too, or any combo of competitive setters, although i think with many other setters there’d be more attempting to outdo each other. like partnering shirabu and semi would be a mess of passive-aggressive sniping amidst their detective work. oikawa and ushijima where they both think they’re the good cop but they’re actually both the bad cop and oikawa thinks ushijima isn’t human bc he never drinks coffee bc he says he doesn’t “need it” like what the hell, how does he even stay awake on shift, it’s unnatural.

and on a not-haikyuu note, i definitely had a fucking komahina buddy cop au at some point in the distant past, and i’ve always lowkey wanted to write a naegiri noir mystery where kirigiri is the mysterious detective and naegi is the inquisitive reporter tagging along and helping her with a case. dangan lends itself to shit like that since it’s already about investigating murders

marry someone to piss off parents au: oh boy would i love to combine this with a royalty au. oh BOY would i love to combine this with a royalty au!! some upstart crown prince decides to marry below their station just to stick it to The Man and falling in love somewhere along the way, bc marriage is a commitment and it takes effort and you can’t just do it for no reason, it’s not a means to an end. i just find it mildly hard to believe anyone in haikyuu is offensive enough to someone’s parent to pull this off, like, even the ones that look skeevy are actually honor roll students, you just can’t accomplish this in canonverse.

back to the royalty au, make it even better: the protag chases after the crown prince of the rival kingdom bc they’re sick of the constant fighting and border disputes and assorted nonsense, and also it’ll make their parents SO MAD. like romeo and juliet but nobody dies, they just fall in love and dare somebody to do something about it. i’d do kagehina for this, it’s hinata’s idea. “what if i just. married into their family? then we’d share everything, right? right?” he pipes up at a lame-ass strategy meeting talking about import taxes on the rivals, he’d rather be going on adventures but noooo he has to sit at a meeting, so he decides to put his foot down. and then he has to journey off to kageyama’s kingdom and somehow win his hand. that sounds fun as hell.

if i did make this canonverse, i feel like one character is essentially fake-dating the other to make the parents mad, like, they have an arrangement, the fake beau is getting free dinner out of it, but they end up charming the protag’s parents and instead of pissing them off the visit smooths things over and the protag character is really irritated but also kinda falling for the fake beau what the hell?? it all just completely backfires. give me ennotana for this. ennoshita hires the toughest-looking dude he knows to annoy his parents but his parents think tanaka’s a good influence on him, somehow. goddammit how dare he be so charming. this is nonsense.

thank you so much for letting me ramble incoherently, it’s 1:30 AM and this ain’t my best work but i had some giggles writing this so i hope you have some giggles reading it!!! :’)

#ask #anonymous #i love everyone who's sent me these prompts they're so fun god bless

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travisandersondatingblog · 6 years

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Learn How to Make a Guy Laugh (With Examples)

Forget the old adage about the way to a man’s heart being through his stomach. Figuring out how to make a guy laugh is definitely going to be the most direct path to his heart.

But don’t just take my word for it: researchers have been studying the connection between humor and attraction for years, and have found some pretty interesting results. European researchers studied speed dating participants and determined that laughter was a positive indicator of attraction in most instances. People who made their speed dating partners laugh were seen as more attractive than those who did not.

So it stands to reason that if you make a guy laugh on a first date…it’s going to go pretty well!

8 Foolproof Ways to Make a Guy Laugh

Laughter on a first date is a good sign of things to come!

But maybe you don’t think you’re funny. When you tell jokes, you feel like the reception to them is…

…crickets.

Realize that being funny and learning how to make a guy laugh starts with confidence. You have to not be worried about the outcome of a joke and just own it in order for it to work.

It may take some practice. Use your friends as guinea pigs. After a while, when you find your own quirky style of funny (and aren’t mimicking some comedian you watched on Netflix), you’ll find your power to make a guy laugh hard.

Here are a few techniques to get you started.

1. Ask Questions That Send His Drink Shooting Out of His Nose

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Making a guy laugh isn’t always about telling a joke or having a punchline. You can make him laugh simply by asking ridiculous questions.

These are great on a first date, particularly if the conversation isn’t really flowing, maybe because one or both of you are nervous. Bring out these icebreaker questions and let the laughs begin.

“If your life were an action movie, who would play you? I’m thinking Neil Patrick Harris. He does evil villains really well!”

“If you could only eat stinky Limburger cheese the rest of your life…or never drink beer again, which would you choose?”

“What unsung sport would you add to the Olympics? For me, it would be couch surfing.”

Before you start down the path of asking zany questions, feel out the mood. If he just finished telling you that his grandma died last month, this probably isn’t the right time for laughs. And watch overdoing it. If he’s puzzled as to why you’re asking weird questions, asking more probably isn’t going to warm him up.

2. Deliver a Joke with a Deadpan Face

You know deadpan (or dry) humor: look at Bill Murray or Nick Offerman (from Parks and Recreation) as examples. You catch your audience unaware when you seem serious and not at all in a joke-telling mood…and then you lay down a hilarious punchline.

Get inspired by watching deadpan comics. Practice your poker face so you don’t give away the fact that you’re about to crack a guy up. Then practice your timing with delivering the punchline.

The key to a successful deadpan joke is to seem like you’re talking about something serious. When you deliver the punchline, don’t smile. It’s hard, but it pays off.

3. Make Fun of Yourself

Show that you don’t take yourself seriously.

You know your best subject to joke about intimately: yourself! Self-deprecating humor actually shows that you’re confident and happy, not insecure and negative like you might think. A study published in the journal, Personality and Individual Differences, found that people who made fun of themselves had positive psychological well-being.

So feel free to tell a joke or two at your own expense. He’ll see you as confident enough to do so, and that’s appealing.

“Did you know that today is National Selfie Day? All that hard work I’ve been putting into my Instagram profile finally paid off in a nationally-recognized holiday!”

“Let’s see how long it takes for me to tell you about my gimp leg and daddy issues…”

4. Share a Silly Anecdote

A great way to relax the atmosphere on a first date is to tell a story from your life. Maybe you twisted your ankle while walking the dog this morning (and can laugh about it), you saw a funny exchange between two people at the grocery store, or you saw a hilarious misspelled sign on the way to work.

Not only are you making him laugh with your anecdote, but you’re also letting him into your life bit by bit. You can include humor when getting to know each other, talking about growing up or your family. He may return by sharing his own funny story.

5. Send Funny Texts

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Being funny isn’t limited to dates. Start by sprinkling a little humor into your texts as you get to know him before (and in between) dates.

The key to sending funny texts is to keep them light. You can keep them neutral or even get a little sexy (if you’re up for it and you think it’s the appropriate time. This is better after you’ve been on a few dates or even been intimate).

“You’re thinking about me right now, aren’t you? I can feel it. I’ve got a sixth sense about these things…”

“I’m taking applications for personal masseuse and chef. Know any able-bodied, sexy men that might want to apply for the role?”

“I just read an article saying that making out burns a lot of calories. Wanna be my fitness coach? :)”

6. Let it Come Naturally

One of the best ways to make a guy laugh is to just let it come naturally. No canned jokes!

If you don’t feel funny, don’t force it, or your efforts will fall flat. It may take time to sharpen your funny bone, so keep practicing on your friends. When you’re funny, you know you’re funny. And that makes you feel great. That’s when you should tell jokes and funny stories: when you know that you’re funny telling them.

It’s great to observe other people’s funniness, but don’t copy them. If you do tell a joke that someone else told, give them credit for it…or you might be called out for stealing someone else’s humor.

7. Poke Fun at Him (Just a Little)

Make a joke about him…but keep it friendly.

Just like making fun of yourself is good for a few laughs, so is making fun of him…within reason.

First, understand that everyone handles being poked at differently. Some guys may be quick to laugh at a joke at their own expense, while others may think you’re being mean and quickly write you off. Only use this strategy to get him to laugh if you think he’ll be good humored about it.

The key is to be funny and not cruel. You don’t want to emasculate this guy when you’ve only just met him! Here are a few examples.

“You drink IPA?? I’ll try not to hold that against you.”

[If he checks his phone on your date] “Looking for that fake emergency text from your friend so you can bail on this date?”

“I almost wore the same flannel shirt!”

When you make fun of the guy you’re out with, make sure you smile while doing it so he knows you’re kidding. It’s a great opportunity to leverage your body language by leaning over and touching his arm so that he know’s you’re laughing with him, not at him, and that, by the way, you’re totally into him.

8. Share a Funny Video

You don’t have to do all the legwork when it comes to flirting through laughter. If you don’t have any funny jokes or anecdotes to share, turn to a valuable resource: funny videos on social media.

C’mon, admit it: you’ve wasted countless hours watching videos of cats knocking things off of tables, babies rolling around, and people falling. You’ve had tears streaming down your face as you cracked up over them.

So why not use a funny video as inspiration to break the ice a little on your next date?

Find a video that’s short but hilarious and pull it out on your date. You can laugh and appreciate a mindless video together (and bonus: you’ll be physically closer as you lean in to watch the screen), and that’s a great kickoff to what could become a wonderful relationship.

Conclusion:

As you start going on more dates post divorce or after the end of a big relationship, you’ll want all the tools you can find to make them a success.

Of course, a successful date comes down to having the right chemistry, but if you can laugh at the same things, that means you’ve got it.

But find your own version of funny. What works for one woman will come off as awkward and stilted for another. Work with what feels comfortable to you and I guarantee you’ll quickly learn how to make a guy laugh.

Let me hear from you: how have you made a guy laugh on a date? Was it by telling a joke? Making fun of yourself or him? Sending silly texts? Leave a comment below to share your laugh tips with other Sexy Confidence members.

Laughter is a key component of flirting. If you need to brush up on your flirting skills, sign up for my flirting workshop to learn insider tips. After completing the course, that man stands no chance of not falling for you!

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Learn How to Make a Guy Laugh (With Examples)

Forget the old adage about the way to a man’s heart being through his stomach. Figuring out how to make a guy laugh is definitely going to be the most direct path to his heart.

So it stands to reason that if you make a guy laugh on a first date…it’s going to go pretty well!

8 Foolproof Ways to Make a Guy Laugh

Laughter on a first date is a good sign of things to come!

But maybe you don’t think you’re funny. When you tell jokes, you feel like the reception to them is…

…crickets.

Realize that being funny and learning how to make a guy laugh starts with confidence. You have to not be worried about the outcome of a joke and just own it in order for it to work.

Here are a few techniques to get you started.

1. Ask Questions That Send His Drink Shooting Out of His Nose

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Making a guy laugh isn’t always about telling a joke or having a punchline. You can make him laugh simply by asking ridiculous questions.

These are great on a first date, particularly if the conversation isn’t really flowing, maybe because one or both of you are nervous. Bring out these icebreaker questions and let the laughs begin.

“If your life were an action movie, who would play you? I’m thinking Neil Patrick Harris. He does evil villains really well!”

“If you could only eat stinky Limburger cheese the rest of your life…or never drink beer again, which would you choose?”

“What unsung sport would you add to the Olympics? For me, it would be couch surfing.”

2. Deliver a Joke with a Deadpan Face

Get inspired by watching deadpan comics. Practice your poker face so you don’t give away the fact that you’re about to crack a guy up. Then practice your timing with delivering the punchline.

The key to a successful deadpan joke is to seem like you’re talking about something serious. When you deliver the punchline, don’t smile. It’s hard, but it pays off.

3. Make Fun of Yourself

Show that you don’t take yourself seriously.

So feel free to tell a joke or two at your own expense. He’ll see you as confident enough to do so, and that’s appealing.

“Did you know that today is National Selfie Day? All that hard work I’ve been putting into my Instagram profile finally paid off in a nationally-recognized holiday!”

“Let’s see how long it takes for me to tell you about my gimp leg and daddy issues…”

4. Share a Silly Anecdote

5. Send Funny Texts

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Being funny isn’t limited to dates. Start by sprinkling a little humor into your texts as you get to know him before (and in between) dates.

“You’re thinking about me right now, aren’t you? I can feel it. I’ve got a sixth sense about these things…”

“I’m taking applications for personal masseuse and chef. Know any able-bodied, sexy men that might want to apply for the role?”

“I just read an article saying that making out burns a lot of calories. Wanna be my fitness coach? :)”

6. Let it Come Naturally

One of the best ways to make a guy laugh is to just let it come naturally. No canned jokes!

7. Poke Fun at Him (Just a Little)

Make a joke about him…but keep it friendly.

Just like making fun of yourself is good for a few laughs, so is making fun of him…within reason.

The key is to be funny and not cruel. You don’t want to emasculate this guy when you’ve only just met him! Here are a few examples.

“You drink IPA?? I’ll try not to hold that against you.”

[If he checks his phone on your date] “Looking for that fake emergency text from your friend so you can bail on this date?”

“I almost wore the same flannel shirt!”

8. Share a Funny Video

So why not use a funny video as inspiration to break the ice a little on your next date?

Conclusion:

As you start going on more dates post divorce or after the end of a big relationship, you’ll want all the tools you can find to make them a success.

Of course, a successful date comes down to having the right chemistry, but if you can laugh at the same things, that means you’ve got it.

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80 Funny Questions to Ask Your Friends & Have Loads of Fun Together

We all love our friends, but sometimes we get bored. Spice up your next hang out with funny questions to ask your friends.

Yes, friends are the people you can sit in a room silently with, and it is not awkward. But why sit silently when you can get to know each other better and have a blast while you’re doing it with these funny questions to ask your friends?

Why should you ask your friends funny questions?

If you are looking to get to know your friends on a deeper level, this isn’t the post for you. But if you are at a party and need something to spruce up the conversation and bring the vibe from blah to bahaha, this is what you want.

There are thousands or even millions of questions to ask your friends, to ask at a party, and to laugh about, but these are some of my personal favorites. [Read: These icebreaker questions will spark a conversation with anyone]

Where to ask funny questions

The great thing about funny questions is that you can ask them anytime and anywhere. Ask them during a long car ride, at a boring party, or via text.

These are also great icebreakers to ask new friends or coworkers. There are never too many funny questions to ask your friends. And who knows? These funny questions could give you even more friends.

How to ask funny questions

Whether you are naturally funny or not, funny questions speak for themselves. If you are shy, lead your way into one of these questions by offering up your own response and have everyone share their answer.

But if you are always the one making everyone laugh, pick and choose the funny questions that make you laugh and share them with your pals. There is never enough laughter to go around. [Read: How to charm and get anyone to like you]

Funny questions to ask your friends

Obviously, each of these isn’t going to be ideal for everyone, but take what you know about your friends and pick the questions that suit your bond the best.

#1 What is the first YouTube video you ever watched?

#2 What is the funniest name you’ve ever heard?

#3 What is something you cannot look sexy doing?

#4 What animal is the funniest? [Read: Weird questions to show off your goofy side]

#5 What is the weirdest thing your pet has ever done?

#6 What always makes you laugh?

#7 Try to compliment me in an angry tone.

#8 If a banana weren’t called a banana, what would you call it?

#9 What is the weirdest thing you have ever done at someone else’s house?

#10 If you were selling your husband/wife/girlfriend/etc. what would your tagline be?

#11 What was the most embarrassing thing you wore as a child? [Read: These funny questions will bond you to anyone instantly]

#12 Do you fold your toilet paper or crumple it?

#13 What is the most embarrassing thing you could buy at a convenience store?

#14 What is the worst movie you have ever seen?

#15 If you could make any cartoon character come to life, which would you pick?

#16 If you had a boat, what would you name it?

#17 Who is your least favorite celebrity?

#18 What is your favorite TV commercial?

#19 What was the best April Fool’s prank you have ever seen?

#20 If you could invent a new dinosaur, what would it look like and what would it be called?

#21 Do you believe any conspiracy theories?

#22 Do you believe in dragons or unicorns? [Read: How to surround yourself with positive people]

#23 Have you ever seen a UFO?

#24 Do you prefer to be barefoot or to wear socks?

#25 Do you think you would pass third grade now?

#26 What is your go-to shower song?

#27 What flavor would you give the basic crayon colors?

#28 What would be the best practical joke of all time?

#29 Would you survive a zombie apocalypse?

#30 What is your most embarrassing farting moment?

#31 What is your least favorite color?

#32 Do you pick your nose?

#33 What is the most embarrassing thing in your browser history?

#34 What superhero would you want as a best friend?

#35 What is the weirdest pet you would have?

#36 What crime do you wish was legal?

#37 If you only had $5 what would you buy at Target?

#38 Who is your least favorite TV character?

#39 What is the dumbest traffic experience you have ever had?

#40 If you could create a holiday, what would it be called and what would it be celebrating? [Read: 17 ways to welcome positive energy into your life]

#41 If you could be an inanimate object, what would you want to be?

#42 Would you rather be a Christmas elf or one of the seven dwarves?

#43 What is the weirdest thing you have in your closet right now?

#44 Do you have any weird habits?

#45 What movie title doesn’t actually make sense for the movie?

#46 Would you rather only eat dessert forever or never eat dessert again?

#47 What is the first thing you would do if you found out you could read minds?

#48 What is the oddest thing you have ever seen on a pizza?

#49 Have you ever had a crush on a teacher?

#50 What would your sidekick’s superpower be?

#51 Who is your dream celebrity spouse?

#52 What is under your bed?

#53 What is your favorite grocery store?

#54 If you could create a fast food item, what would it be and which restaurant would sell it?

#55 How did you learn where babies come from?

#56 What was your worst date ever? [Read: Random questions to ask to break the awkward silence]

#57 Have you ever walked in on a stranger in the bathroom?

#58 What public place has the cleanest restrooms?

#59 Would you rather work in a bank or a post office?

#60 What is the first thing you do before getting out of bed in the morning?

#61 What is the last thing you do before going to bed?

#62 What was your favorite thing about MySpace?

#63 What do you think tastes worse: dog food or cat food?

#64 What is the worst thing about your ex?

#65 What was the theme of your first school dance?

#66 What did your prom dress look like?

#67 Do your best celebrity impression.

#68 If you had to give up one thing, what would it be: food or sex?

#69 What is the worst part of the showering process?

#70 What is the funniest food?

#71 What is the most awkward pickup line you have ever heard? [Read: The pickup lines you’d be crazy to use in real life]

#72 How many times have you peed in the ocean?

#73 What was your first driving lesson like?

#74 What is your least favorite candy?

#75 What is the worst song that could start playing while you’re having sex? [Read: The funniest what if questions to make you the life of any party]

#76 What was your most awkward sexual experience?

#77 What is the funniest injury you’ve ever had?

#78 If you could only wear one color for the rest of your life, which color would you pick?

#79 Who is your favorite movie villain?

#80 What is the funniest question you can think of?

[Read: How to open up and make true friends]

I hope you found some funny questions to ask your friends on this list. If not, you may want to rethink your sense of humor. Just kidding… but really.

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10 Grammarly Blog Posts from 2017 That You Need to See

There’s a lot of writing on the Internet, our blog included.

For the past 12 months, we’ve offered writing tips, advice for job- and promotion-seeking members of the workforce, quizzes to test your lust for language, and much, much more.

Out of the hundreds of posts authored on this here blog, we’ve picked out ten of our staff’s favorite posts. They represent the breadth of content you can find on our blog and our in our weekly newsletter. They also show the value of mistake-free writing and the value Grammarly can provide however you’re looking to improve your writing and communication skills.

And now, (drumroll please), let’s take a look at ten posts we hope you didn’t miss. And if you did, it’s OK, we forgive you, but you should check them out now because it’s December and this is a great time to recap the year.

1 Bear With Me or Bare With Me?

Worth your time because … There are so many confusing phrases in our English language. If it’s not whom or who, or even affect vs. effect, we can all stand to know the absolute difference between these common phrases that are constantly confused. Our “Grammar Tips” section also you covered for any grammar deep-dive you feel like taking during the holidays.

Text to remember … “Here’s an easy way to differentiate bear from bare. You learned that bear as a verb means “to endure.” In its noun form, bear refers to a large furry animal. Combining these two definitions into a silly sentence will help you remember that the correct phrase is “bear with me,” not “bare with me.” A patient bear will always bear with you, but an impatient bear just might devour you!”

2 5 Other Ways to Write “I Hope You Are Doing Well” in Your Email

Worth your time because … We all write emails. Lots of them. Raise your hand if you’re guilty of using a throwaway line like “I hope you are doing well” to introduce your email. Yup, my hand is up, too. We don’t have to live this way anymore. Our blog offers valuable thoughts on how to diversify your standard email icebreaker.

Text to remember … “Anyone who gets a lot of email is familiar with the stock “I hope you are doing well.” It’s the business email equivalent of small talk that begins with “How are you?” We all know that etiquette requires us to answer with “I’m fine. How are you?” Although this back-and-forth exchange is a rather meaningless part of face-to-face conversation, it’s become socially mandated. In email, however, “hope you’re well” comes across as extraneous at best and insincere at worst.”

3 10 Things You Should Avoid Saying in a Job Interview

Worth your time because … Landing a job interview is an accomplishment. Be proud! But also, you should know that it’s easy to ruin your candidacy with a flippant comment. Our “Workplace” posts provide quality advice on how to approach all angles of the job-search process, including things to avoid saying at your next job interview.

Text to remember … “Could the things you’re saying during job interviews be costing you offers? Knowing the right things to say requires practice and a little finesse. But accidentally saying the wrong thing is all too easy to do. Interviews are stressful, and it can be challenging to keep a cool head when your palms are sweating and your heart is beating double-time.”

4 11 Tips to Clean Up Your Dirty, Wordy Writing

Worth your time because … Brevity is your friend in writing. Don’t waste time getting to a very very important point with some kind of worthless phrases and words that like seemingly delay your reader from really and truly understanding the point you’re trying to make. Wasteful words can appear in anyone’s document or text. This post aims to rid the world of a few added phrases.

Text to remember … “Weasel words are qualifiers that make you sound unsure of yourself, like you’re trying to create wiggle room. Don’t get us wrong: in some cases, you need these words. But if you want to convey an idea or make an argument, remove words that make your readers think of slimy politicians trying to avoid stating something directly. Maybe it can make a difference. No, really: it makes a difference.”

5 How Game of Thrones Characters Would Approach a Writing Assignment

Worth your time because … You don’t have to be a GoT fan to enjoy lifestyle-inspired writing tips. Well, in this case, you have to know a few things about the famous HBO show to get the gist of what we’re getting at. Even so, making connections between famous authors and significant moments in pop culture happens often on our blog.

Text to remember … “Jon Snow begins his journey as an underappreciated bastard of House Stark and hesitatingly rises to lead the Night’s Watch. Eventually, he is elected Lord of Winterfell. Jon Snow, guided by a sense of duty and loyalty to his team rather than by ambition, seeks counsel and consensus almost to a fault. This tendency to rely on his support network and the wisdom of his council helps him to lead well, however. This is exemplified in both his election as Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch and Lord of Winterfell, when supporters speak on his behalf. Improve your writing the same way by regularly seeking feedback from respected peers.”

6 How to Improve Writing Skills in 15 Easy Steps

Worth your time because … Many of our readers visit the G blog for grammar tips, career advice, and—what else?—actionable tips on how to become a better writer. This post features fifteen ways to vastly improve your skills every time you put pen to paper or fingertips to keyboard.

Text to remember … “Becoming a better writer takes practice, and you’re already practicing. No, seriously—you write a lot. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a writer, you put thoughts into text more often than you realize. At the very least, you write emails—a lot of emails—post on social media, make updates to your résumé and LinkedIn profile, and message your friends. If your job requires it, you also create things like reports, presentations, newsletters . . . it’s a long list.”

7 Why Mistake-free Writing on Your Phone Is So Valuable

Worth your time because … You might be reading this blog on your phone right now. If you’re not, you have surely read something and written something very important on your mobile device at one time or another. So improve your writing on the go with this post. Now you know.

Text to remember … “Remember when phones were used exclusively for making phone calls? (Hard to believe, right?) Now we use our smartphones for all sorts of fun things . . . like sending text messages, answering emails, posting on Facebook, commenting on our favorite cat videos, and even finding true love. While the freedom and flexibility of using a mobile device is awesome—the frustration that comes from typing on a tiny touch screen is not so great.”

8 5 Basic Proofreading Habits for a More Productive 2017

Worth your time because … Re-writing is writing. The same goes for editing or proofreading. However you want to call it, the truth is that behind every great piece of writing is someone with a keen eye for details. Sharpen your skills with these five, dare we say, basic, proofin’ tips.

Text to remember … “If you can, walk away and do something else for a little while. Then come back and read it again. The more time that passes between writing and proofreading, the better you’ll be at spotting mistakes your brain skipped over the first time through.”

9 “Do You Write Like an Introvert?” Quiz

Worth your time because … Grammarly’s quizzes can test your knowledge in a number of capacities. Are your grammar skills legit? Can you interview like a pro? Or in this case, do you write like an introvert or extrovert? There’s only one way to know. Test yourself.

Text to remember … “Have you ever wondered how introverted or extroverted your work style is? This short quiz will help you understand whether your writing personality tends toward introversion or extroversion.”

10 We Studied 750 Top LinkedIn Profiles. Here’s How to Write Yours Better.

Worth your time because … LinkedIn profiles are quite common these days. Knowing how to create a strong presence on LI will do wonders for your networking and job pursuits. We gained a ton of amazing insights from analyzing 750 profiles from Fortune 500 companies.

Text to remember … “Filling out your profile summary matters, but only 42 percent of the entry-level employees we analyzed seemed to bother. Managers and directors both did so a bit more often—closer to half in our study. We suspect people overlook the profile summary because they’re often busy describing their work experience further down their profile—or waiting until they’re actually looking for a new job to make a proper introduction atop their page. In fact, regardless of their experience level, people proved more likely to fill out the work experience section. Especially among managers, 65 percent did so, cranking out a robust 192 words on average for each job they described.”

Did we miss your favorite blog post of the year? Let us know why you loved it in the comments section of this post. Thanks for reading!

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team Is So Famous, Yet Why?

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Steven Universe So Far: One Sentence Summaries For Each Episode! [The Way I Saw It At Least] (End of 2017 Edition)

Thanks to the episodes premiering on the App, I had to wait until all the episodes had premiered on TV to release this update. Enjoy!

#steven universe #su spoilers #all in good jest i assure you #steven's secret rap career has had cartoon network's blessing so i'm including it in the list

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Steven Universe So Far: One Sentence Summaries For Each Episode! [The Way I Saw It At Least] (Post Stevenbombs 5 & 6 Edition)

Kindergarten Kid: Corruptius Geminius vs. Doritus Clodius Know Your Fusion: Smoky Quartz and Sardonyx take over the Network from the Titans for 11 minutes. Buddy's Book: Jamie's fledgling theatrical career begins to pay off. Mindful Education: Two months' worth of summer adventures finally take their toll on the ship. Future Boy Zoltron: "Time to make history." Last One Out of Beach City: Pearl attempts to roleplay a popular AU version of herself. [OR: Pearl's salty night out] Onion Gang: We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun, but the wine and the song, like the seasons, have all gone. Cooking With Lion [1/5]: "But, Your Honor, he stole my act!" - Francis Gem Karaoke [2/5]: All singing, no crying. Steven Reacts [3/5]: Even Steven can't stand Hiatuses! Video Chat [4/5]: Skype Chats Between Gems. Steven Song Time [5/5]: Or "Summer of Steven: Epilogue" Gem Harvest, Part 1: Steven ditches his Knife for a common or garden Trowel. Gem Harvest, Part 2: Steven and Lapis take to the air and some Steventhusiasts take to petitioning Mr. Enter for an Animated Atrocity entry. Three Gems & a Baby: Peace and goodwill to all Steventhusiasts, and love for the cinnamon roll... Steven's Dream: Three days into 2017 and the entire Stevenbomb gets leaked - that's gotta be a record! Adventures in Light Distortion: The Shorty Squad gets two new members. Gem Heist: Steven is obviously a Mysterious Cities of Gold fan. The Zoo: Ronaldo's not so stupid now, is he, Steventhusiasts!? That Will Be All: Blue and Yellow make Green melodies. The New Crystal Gems: Connie helps to promote the second wave of Funko Pop vinyl figures. Storm in the Room: "Why don't you ask her yourself?" Rocknaldo: In which it's beddy-bye-bo's time for (a vast majority of) Ronaldo's fanbase. Tiger Philanthropist: Tiger Millionaire raises his fists, Purple Puma raises the roof, and Lars raises up a stink! Room for Ruby: Lapis and Peridot regret not watching "The Wrong Trousers" the night before. Lion 4: Alternate Ending: This episode not being leaked in the first place is the actual alternate ending! Doug Out: In which the thoughts of a Super Mario/Steven Universe crossover game that never will be make this blogger cry to sleep. The Good Lars: Jenny plays a mean melodia. Are You My Dad?: We love our bread, we love our butter, but most of all we love each other! I Am My Mom: There's nothing I could do, a total eclipse of the heart.

#su spoilers #steven universe #all in jest i can assure you #look how far we've come

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Steven Universe So Far: One Sentence Summaries For Each Episode! [The Way I Saw It At Least] (End of Recent Episodes Edition)

Full Disclosure: The ship steers through jagged rocks. Joy Ride: The Dorito’s driving vehicle is discovered. Love Letters: A mailman wishes to become Garnet’s American Boy. Reformed: “Physician, heal thyself.” Sworn to the Sword: The ship gets equipped. Rising Tides, Crashing Skies: Or ‘Keep Beach City Weird: The Animated Series’. Keeping it Together: The Dorito disturbs Garnet. We Need to Talk: Pearl’s salty 80s period. Chille Tid: So disturbing a Hiatus had to be reinstated. We Are the Crystal Gems [1/6]: The National Anthem of Steven Universe Lovers. What Are Gems? [2/6]: In which Steven becomes even more cuter in chibi form. How Are Gems Made? [3/6]: Amethyst debunks dozens of fan theories in one lecture. Fusion [4/6]: "The Answer" in ballet form. Unboxing [5/6]: His first TubeTube video. Lion Loves to Fit in a Box [6/6]: Beach City gets hit by the cat video bug. Cry for Help: The Dorito distributes dissension in the ranks….or does she? Keystone Motel: A handy guide to understanding an autistic person’s mindset, so I discovered. Onion Friend: In which everyone begins making MORE theories about Onion being the actual Big Bad of the franchise. Historical Friction: Jamie provides the fanbase with ideas on how to make an “Ember Island Players” version of the show. Friend Ship: The Dorito dislikes dusty old Gem tech. Nightmare Hospital: The ship’s secrets are brought to light. Sadie’s Song: Steven becomes increasingly popular on Tumblr for a week, and makes Cartoon Network history at the same time. Catch and Release: The Dorito comes out of her chip-based shell. When it Rains: Peridot panics over precarious precipitation. Back to the Barn: Peridot and Pearl pettifog, pummel, and pacify. Too Far: Peridot practically plows predicaments into a Hiatus. The Answer: Ruby, Sapphire, and Garnet's origin stories. Steven's Birthday: The ship departs after refueling [OR: The reason Steven had his own week-long event]. It Could've Been Great: The Turning Point of Steven Quartz Universe. Message Received: Steven rocks the hoodie look. Log Date 7 15 2: Peridot's player gets pawned and perused.

Kindergarten Kid: Corruptius Geminius vs. Doritus Clodius Know Your Fusion: Smoky Quartz and Sardonyx take over the Network from the Titans for 11 minutes. Buddy's Book: Jamie's fledgling theatrical career begins to pay off. Mindful Education: Two months' worth of summer adventures finally take their toll on the ship. Future Boy Zoltron: "Time to make history." Last One Out of Beach City: Pearl attempts to roleplay a popular AU version of herself. [OR: Pearl's salty night out] Onion Gang: We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun, but the wine and the song, like the seasons, have all gone. Cooking With Lion [1/5]: "But, Your Honor, he stole my act!" - Francis Gem Karaoke [2/5]: All singing, no crying. Steven Reacts [3/5]: Even Steven can't stand Hiatuses! Video Chat [4/5]: Skype Chats Between Gems. Steven Song Time [5/5]: Or "Summer of Steven: Epilogue" Gem Harvest, Part 1: Steven ditches his Knife for a common or garden Trowel. Gem Harvest, Part 2: Steven and Lapis take to the air and some Steventhusiasts take to petitioning Mr. Enter for an Animated Atrocity entry. Three Gems & a Baby: Peace and goodwill to all Steventhusiasts, and love for the cinnamon roll... Steven's Dream: Three days into 2017 and the entire Stevenbomb gets leaked - that's gotta be a record! Adventures in Light Distortion: The Shorty Squad gets two new members. Gem Heist: Steven is obviously a Mysterious Cities of Gold fan. The Zoo: Ronaldo's not so stupid now, is he, Steventhusiasts!? That Will Be All: Blue and Yellow make Green melodies. The New Crystal Gems: Connie helps to promote the second wave of Funko Pop vinyl figures. Storm in the Room: "Why don't you ask her yourself?" Rocknaldo: In which it's beddy-bye-bo's time for (a vast majority of) Ronaldo's fanbase. Tiger Philanthropist: Tiger Millionaire raises his fists, Purple Puma raises the roof, and Lars raises up a stink! Room for Ruby: Lapis and Peridot regret not watching "The Wrong Trousers" the night before.

#steven universe #all in jest i can assure you #look how far we've come

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Steven Universe So Far: One Sentence Summaries For Each Episode! [The Way I Saw It At Least] (Post-Stevenbomb 5 Edition)

The list will next be updated when the Hiatus comes!

Gem Glow: His first episode. Laser Light Cannon: Amethyst loves being used as ammo. Cheeseburger Backpack: Now available to buy online! Together Breakfast: His first Memetic Mutation. Frybo: Steven defies Broadcast Standards and Practices. Cat Fingers: WOMP WOMP. Bubble Buddies: A ship sails. Serious Steven: Strawberry Fields Forever. Tiger Millionaire: Better than John Cena, that’s for sure. Steven’s Lion: A companionship is formed. Arcade Mania: Meat Beat Mania too much for the UK, apparently. Giant Woman: His first encounter with a Fusion. So Many Birthdays: In which Rebecca Sugar reveals her diabolical plan to make everyone watching cry their eyes out for the first time. Lars and the Cool Kids: Whatever you do, DON’T insult Steven’s mum! Onion Trade: In which everyone begins making theories about Onion being the actual Big Bad of the franchise. Steven the Sword Fighter: “Where there’s life, there’s…..” Lion 2: The Movie: Lion is a well-behaved movie patron. Beach Party: Garnet fails at telling lies. Rose’s Room: Nightmare fuel comes as standard. Coach Steven: The song will never get out of your head. Joking Victim: His first work experience session. Steven and the Stevens: Steven makes the Time Lords cry. Monster Buddies: Sponsored by CHAAAAPS potato crisps. An Indirect Kiss: The ship travels at a fine lick. Mirror Gem: Where the franchise changes course and becomes a drama. Ocean Gem: His first close encounter with other Gems. House Guest: Healing spit, we hardly knew ye. Space Race: Ground control to Major Tom, your circuits’ dead, there’s something wrong. Secret Team: Sssh, Secret Team! Island Adventure: Makes the Steven/Connie ship look like a raft. Keep Beach City Weird: At least we got to talk with Ronaldo afterwards, even though he wasn’t prepared for it in hindsight. Fusion Cuisine: Steven gets into the biggest amount of trouble yet. Garnet’s Universe: Estelle works that microphone for ten minutes. Watermelon Steven: His first business deal. Lion 3: Straight to Video: Pass the tissues. Warp Tour: The Dorito debuts. Alone Together: The ship reaches maximum speed. The Test: Time to cry your eyes out again, fans! Future Vision: Wild Beedrill appeared! On the Run: Amethyst makes the Crystal Gems guilty and the fanbase cry. Horror Club: Or ‘Do You Want Fries With That Doughnut?’ Winter Forecast: The ship gains an icebreaker. Maximum Capacity: Amethyst unintentionally causes controversy. Marble Madness: The Dorito debates with Steven. Rose’s Scabbard: You can fit any piece of music with the final scene. Open Book: Cartoon Network buggers up continuity and Rose’s Room makes the situation worse. Shirt Club: Steven gets away with referencing the Kennedy assassination. Story for Steven: His origin story. The Message: Steven inspires a Youtube musician. Political Power: MAY-OR DEW-EY! Say Uncle: Uncle Grandpa tries to inject one last bout of comedy into the show before it all goes down, only to divide the fanbase in his attempt. The Return: “It’s the end, but the moment has been prepared for…” Jail Break: His final stand.

Full Disclosure: The ship steers through jagged rocks. Joy Ride: The Dorito’s driving vehicle is discovered. Love Letters: A mailman wishes to become Garnet’s American Boy. Reformed: “Physician, heal thyself.” Sworn to the Sword: The ship gets equipped. Rising Tides, Crashing Skies: Or ‘Keep Beach City Weird: The Animated Series’. Keeping it Together: The Dorito disturbs Garnet. We Need to Talk: Pearl’s salty 80s period. Chille Tid: So disturbing a Hiatus had to be reinstated. We Are the Crystal Gems [1/6]: The National Anthem of Steven Universe Lovers. What Are Gems? [2/6]: In which Steven becomes even more cuter in chibi form. How Are Gems Made? [3/6]: Amethyst debunks dozens of fan theories in one lecture. Fusion [4/6]: "The Answer" in ballet form. Unboxing [5/6]: His first TubeTube video. Lion Loves to Fit in a Box [6/6]: Beach City gets hit by the cat video bug. Cry for Help: The Dorito distributes dissension in the ranks….or does she? Keystone Motel: A handy guide to understanding an autistic person’s mindset, so I discovered. Onion Friend: In which everyone begins making MORE theories about Onion being the actual Big Bad of the franchise. Historical Friction: Jamie provides the fanbase with ideas on how to make an “Ember Island Players” version of the show. Friend Ship: The Dorito dislikes dusty old Gem tech. Nightmare Hospital: The ship’s secrets are brought to light. Sadie’s Song: Steven becomes increasingly popular on Tumblr for a week, and makes Cartoon Network history at the same time. Catch and Release: The Dorito comes out of her chip-based shell. When it Rains: Peridot panics over precarious precipitation. Back to the Barn: Peridot and Pearl pettifog, pummel, and pacify. Too Far: Peridot practically plows predicaments into a Hiatus. The Answer: Ruby, Sapphire, and Garnet's origin stories. Steven's Birthday: The ship departs after refueling [OR: The reason Steven had his own week-long event]. It Could've Been Great: The Turning Point of Steven Quartz Universe. Message Received: Steven rocks the hoodie look. Log Date 7 15 2: Peridot's player gets pawned and perused.

Super Watermelon Island: In which Cartoon Network UK cocks up big time and completely spoils the episode for everyone else. Gem Drill: Our cinnamon roll journeys to the center of the Earth. Same Old World: Steven can show you the world...! Barn Mates: I always wear a leak on St. David's Day! Hit the Diamond: Romance in the Outfield. Steven Floats: It does exactly what it says on the tin. Drop Beat Dad: Such an important event, even the Crewniverse had to check it out! Mr. Greg: His first musical [OR: Pearl's salty-tearful reconciliation]. Too Short to Ride: If you knew where to look, you could’ve actually Cheeped Peridot afterwards! The New Lars: Matthew Moy makes up for lost time. Beach City Drift: The ship gains the ability to run on land [OR: Ronaldo auditions for Top Gear]. Restaurant Wars: Ronaldo is finally accepted by (a vast majority of) the fanbase. Kiki's Pizza Delivery Service: Steven uses up his pun quota for the season. Monster Reunion: Leaked from the servers, still sponsored by CHAAAAPS potato crisps. Alone at Sea: No fish were harmed during the making of this episode. Greg the Babysitter: "Meh." Gem Hunt: The ship survives the wilderness. Crack the Whip: "Stop, you're making me giddy...!" Steven vs. Amethyst: Pearl makes good use of traditional seaside shops. Bismuth, Part 1: Rainbow is the new Gem. [OR: His 100th episode!] Bismuth, Part 2: Vengeance is an old vice. Beta: Bow ties are cool! Earthlings: Two heads are better than one, but all bets are off when you and your co-worker's jobs are to protect episodes from being leaked. Back to the Moon: On the moon, no one can hear a thousand Tumblr moms scream. Bubbled: In space, no one can hear a thousand Tumblr moms cry.

#steven universe #all in jest i can assure you #look how far we've come

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