#doctadonner

[stfu-moffat]

doctadonner asked stfu-moffat:

I don't see how Sherlock's mother leaving work to look after her children is sexist? That's what many women do. I'm not attacking at all, I just don't think that it's sexist to say that women leave work to look after children when it's an accurate portrayal.

In this case, it was because of Moffat's history of idolising mothers while reducing women with children solely to their motherhood. If Sherlock's mother gave up work to look after children*, but there were other examples of mothers who weren't defined by their children (or, in Amy's case, having their plot reduced entirely to their womb for a season), it wouldn't matter as much, because she would be a single example of a mother who (in this case) chooses to focus on her children instead of her career. But Moffat routinely reduces his female characters with children to their motherhood (most obviously Nancy and the mother from the Christmas special), which is a sexist pattern.

- C

*Although there's no reason why she could never, ever do anything else again. Sherlock and Mycroft are adult men, and it's very common for women to return to work once their children need less constant care. Mrs Holmes could have written books or started her own business, for example, and it doesn't seem like Sherlock's father wants or needs to have someone looking after him. Leaving work to look after children isn't a binary state.

[tpols]

Ugh I know!!! We could definitely use a bit more.

[valkhyun04]

My thoughts while watching Countrycide (Torchwood S1E6) for the first time

(Just in case, spoiler alert)

Ok this girl is stupid. She leaves her keys in the car, and the fact that she frickin GOT OUT OF THE CAR.... DO YOU EVEN WATCH HORROR MOVIES?!?! (kudos to her on grabbing a bat though... even though that didn't help much)

what? no no NO! NO THIS IS NOT MY SHIP! OWEN GO AWAY! I DON'T EVEN LIKE YOU

eeewwwwww... ew... the fuck is that thing...

...why am I watching this at 2:00 in the morning?

w...w...what is happening?

NO OWEN STOP IT FUCK YOU. YOU TOO GWEN STAHP IT.

fuck fuck FUCK FUCK FUCK NO

seriously why am I watching this alone in a dark room?

they're... they're PEOPLE?!

WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK IS GOING ON?!

I CAN'T *pauses during intense chase scene... breathes... talks to ladyinabowtie to calm self down.... takes deep breath... presses play*

THIS IS WHY I DON'T DO HORROR MOVIES

WHY AM I WATCHING THIS RIGHT NOW?! I SHOULDN'T BE WATCHING THIS RIGHT NOW!

FUCK

FUCK

FUCK

F U C K

WAITWAITWAIT... the.... whole.... VILLAGE?! WHAT IN THE NAME OF FUCK AM I WATCHING? A FUCKING CANNIBAL HORROR MOVIE?

KILL 'EM JACK! KILL THEM WITH (gun)FIRE.

why is he crying?

...well these people are batshit cray

Awww... poor Gwen though

wait the fuck?

Gwen NO! NOOOOOOOOOOOO THIS IS THE WRONG SHIP ABORT SHIP I DO NOT LIKE THIS ONE BIT NONONONO

You know what? Fuck this episode.

I decided to watch another episode of Torchwood after watching a heart-wrenching episode of Doctor Who. I thought it would calm my emotions to help me go to sleep.

I thought wrong.

[basmathgirl]

doctadonner replied to your post:What's 'Brit pick' that you mention in your header thing?

How can you make tea wrong? More importantly do YOU put put the milk in before or after the water?

There are all sorts of ways to make tea wrong. Wrong by putting the tea bag in a cold cup of water and then heating it in the microwave, using honey and milk, or by replacing milk altogether with cream (tried that once when we ran out of milk and it was disgusting!). And I did see one occasion in a fic where they didn't bother making the tea hot at all because we all apparently stick to iced tea in this country. *deep sigh* 

That is not the British way to do tea. I know all too well that Americans have iced tea, or tepid tea flavoured with honey and lemon, but I'd rather have a decent cup of tea. Or just drink it black. When I asked one American waiter if I could have some boiling hot water to make my tea with you'd have thought I had just offered to stamp on his kitten. Although I probably gave them a good laugh when I proceeded to put the tea bag in the pot of water and not my cup; I gained some very strange looks.

As for the great milk debate.... ah, I'm okay with both methods. There was a time when I only put the milk in second, since it helps to gauge the strength of the tea first to get the right colour; but having got fed up continuously washing up loads of teaspoons,  I lazily put a splash of milk in first to save on all those discarded spoons messing up your worktop if you use mugs rather than a cup and saucer. I still detest making tea in the cup though, and make a pot of tea whenever I can. My student son insists that to prevent that horrible scum you get on the surface, when you do the tea-bag-in-a-cup method, it's best to add in the milk first. But then he had the cheek to laugh at me when I used my tea bag tongs to get the flipping thing out without burning my fingers... yeah, I don't know why I listen to him really. :)

So where do you stand on the best time to add in the milk? I'd love to know. 

[liteangirl]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEAH!

Happy birthday to the lovely doctadonner​!! The sweet and kind Leah I have yet to meet but who I feel like I know and I love talking to you and hearing about your day and  you are amazing for listening to my constant nagging and I just love talking to you! There’s nothing better than logging onto tumblr and receive a good morning message from you! Thank you for introducing me to the best shows and I can’t wait to several more series dates when the new series (FINALLY) start! I wish I could be there and hug you and give you presents but you’ll have to settle for this little message. You know how stressed out I’ve been the last couple weeks and therefore my little plan for a birthday present didn’t quite make it on time. But I’m going to listen to another kind and darling soul -@basmathgirl, and take her suggestion and give you a little teaser for what should (HOPEFULLY) soon become a finished birthday fic <3

- My teacher crush

She couldn’t believe herself. For the third time this week she had brushed her fingers though the long red hair and made sure her clothes were neat before entering the teacher staff room; hoping he would be there. The thought had crossed her mind several times the last couple of days but she had just brushed it off – but now there wasn’t any doubt. Her cheek blushing, the tingly fingers and the heart racing. The grown, mature and very responsible French teacher had a crush! The smell of old lunch packages and freshly made tea hit as Sarah opened the door and with a big smile wished her colleagues a good morning. She shrugged it off when nobody answered and ignored the blank stares as she made herself a cup of tea. The moment she sat down in the worn sofa the door opened. There he was. 

....... HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEAH! I HOPE YOU’RE HAVING A LOVELY DAY! :D

[merrinpippy]

doctadonner replied to your post “I should probably make another account for Him/Ville related posts but...”

i have no idea what HIM is

You're missing out! Youtube is your friend. 

[holtzism]

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p. sure this already exists yep

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I’m in.

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I’m in!

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🙌

Nice

[valkhyun04]

"Band aids" are called plasters in England :)

Aaaaah

huh that's interesting haha

Thanks for sharing XD

[basmathgirl]

You can learn a lot about people based on what music    they listen to. Hit ‘Shuffle’ on whatever music platform you have your    music on and list the first ten songs that play. Rules: no skipping and tag    ten people.

I was tagged by the gorgeous that-brunette-in-the-tardis (and I adore your new icon! I forgot to say that to you). Thank you. :D I used the Amazon Music App, as usual.

1.       The Great Beyond by R.E.M.

2.       Stars by Kylie Minogue

3.       Waiting For A Girl Like You by Foreigner

4.       This Thing About You by Miracle Fortress

5.       Living In The Sky With Diamonds by Cobra Starship

6.       Jealous Guy by John Lennon

7.       California King Bed by Rhianna

8.       Least You can Do by Phil Collins

9.       Kids by MGMT

10.   Have A Talk With God by Stevie Wonder

Blimey! That was weird, to say the least.

I’m going to tag: catvampcrazines, doctadonner, of--roses--and--words, liteangirl, allons-y--spaceman, dreamerbee, childoftheages, nmimind, tobimonkee, and svlover

IF you fancy doing this, of course.

[liteangirl]

11 Questions Meme

Rule one: Always post the rules. Rule two: Answer the questions the person who tagged you asked and write eleven new ones. Rule three: Tag eleven people and link them to the post. Rule four: Actually tell them you tagged them.

I was tagged by the wonderful basmathgirl. Here we go!

1. How often do you sing in the bath/shower?

Not that often actually. I used to sing a lot when I lived with my family, but now I’m with a new roomie. Probably gonna start again.

2. What is your earliest memory?

I think the first car ride in my parents’ car. I was four.

3. Where would you work given the choice?

Right now I’m studying to become a teacher and if I could choose I would like to work at a school in my city, because the environment is just amazing! Otherwise I would like to work at home writing books.

4. Which old movie star(s) would you like to have met?

There is a Danish movie star called Helle Virkner who died some years ago. I really would’ve liked to meet her. 

5. When did you first learn about the existence of Doctor Who?

I was sixteen back in 2008 and I sat in class doing a break. I had just heard this amazing song (Moonlight Shadow) and was listening to it on youtube on my friend's laptop. As it turned out it was a fanmade music video of the doomsday episode, and somebody from behind me screamed "WHO'S WATCHING DOCTOR WHO??!!!". I kid you not - then this kid (who was new in class) ran across several tables and sat down next to me and started talking doctor who. He's one of my good friends today. He actually looks like a smaller version of David Tennant and I used to call him "mini-who. He loved it!

6. Which family member is your favourite?

I really can’t pick! Probably my late dog.

7. Who last bought you a drink? What did they buy you?

Last Thursday I was doing gishwhes and I made one of my grandma’s wishes come true. We visited a place in Copenhagen she always wanted to see. Later she bought me an ice tea with lemon at a café. 

8. Can you drive? If so, what vehicle do you drive?

I can drive but I don’t have a car. Sometimes I drive my parents’ mazda. Otherwise just my bicycle. 

9. What can you hear right now?

My cat snoring and music playing: The show must go on.  

10. Name three television programmes you adored when you were a child.

As I can remember of right now!

1-     Little house on the prairie  2-     Charmed 3-     The little mermaid (the series)

11. How do you feel about marriage? I think it’s beautiful. To choose a person you’re gonna spend the rest of your life with. I wish someday I could do that. 

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My eleven questions:

1. If you could choose any kind of name, what would it be? 2. What is your favourite feature about yourself? 3. Have you ever been in a serious fight? 4. What is the best thing about doctor who? 5. Do you like cheese? 6. Favourite movie and why? 7. Your biggest dream? 8. Do you have an archenemy? 9. Harry Potter or Hunger Games? 10. Favourite ice cream flavour?  11. Dog or cat?

My tags: malumnox doctadonner youwerefntastic becky9100 weeping-who-girl farewell-raggedy-man alpa-capaldi ninthdoctr dreamerofthestars11 badwollf thelittletimelady

[definitelynotindecisive]

doctadonner replied to your post “What do you guys think of my Slytherin scarf? I knitted it myself! :D”

well done :)

Thank you! I worked pretty hard on it. :D

[holtzism]

doctadonner replied to your post: “Getting caught having sex in the cricket pavilion" is actually the...”:

AGH WAS THE EP GOOD I HAVENT WATCHED YET

I really can't decide how I feel about it???

[silence-falls-in-the-end]

I've been tagged!

Rule one: Always post the rules Rule two: Answer the questions the person who tagged you asked and write 11 new ones Rule three: Tag 11 people and link them to the post Rule four: Actually tell them you linked them

I was tagged by soaked-fallen-angel

1. Guilty pleasure ship? Sterick

2. Play any sports? Volleyball! (used to play basketball but i. hate. doing. it.)

3. Rain or snow? Snooooow

4. Do you enjoy blanket forts? HECK YEAH WHO DOESN'T?

5. Musical instruments? Piano and guitar

6. What talent do you want that you don’t have? (ie drawing, singing, etc) Drawing....i can't draw to save my life. (one day i'll post my bad drawings so you can see for yourself)

7. What is your view on lamps? (I swear if any of you say they’re enlightening) (darn, there goes my answer) They're fine, but they aren't my favorite light fixture

8. Favorite song? World on Fire by Les Friction

9. Favorite band? Skillet

10. Movie that made you cry? Phantom of the Opera

11. Significant other? No....forever alone.....

My questions are...

What's your favorite holiday?

Do you consider yourself a sarcastic person?

When was the last time you were sick?

Least favorite color?

Least favorite vegetable?

Last book you read?

Do you like iced tea?

What was your first job?

Can you imagine how is touch the sky?

What's the first thing to your left?

Do you like having your picture taken?

I tag: poppin--ch4mpagne doctadonner supernatural-bby assbuts-in-221b 404url-not-found that-other-fangirl-i-am samandiriel-angelofthelord queenof-letters kindhearted-fallen-angel  i-believe-in-castiel  getthepie

[parktatefangirl]

I was tagged by the lovely petercapaldass :)

Question time!!!

Rule One: always post the rules. Rule Two: answer the questions the person who tagged you asked and write 11 new ones. Rule Three: tag 11 people and link them to the post. Rule Four: actually tell them you tagged them.

Questions:

1. Favourite type of drink:

Iced tea.

2. Limb you would most hate to lose 

Arms.

3. Cats or dogs?

Cats.

4. Favourite smell 

Perfumes.

5. Person you would like to meet. 

Catherine Tate and Lana Parrilla.

6. Would you change something about a person you love?

No.

7. IOS or Andriod?

Both. 

8. Fight cybermen or Daleks?

Cybermen.

9. Do you watch the Queen’s speech at Christmas?

No.

10. What’s one thing you enjoy but can rarely partake in?

Dance clases.

11. What do you do to pass the time?

When I don´t have class, I write a lot, listen to music and be on tumblr. 

I tag.

@oi-watch-it-sweetie

doctadonner

@beautifulshadowlove

eve-the-dalek

tatertot-whovian-221b

justaninvisibleman10

no-judas-das-gay

fuckingcatherinetate

fuckyeah-donnanoble

fuckyeahtatennant

ladyjess1126

Questions:

1. Favourite Book?

2. Who´s the most important person in your life?

3. If you could live the life of any character of Doctor Who, who would it be and why?

4. if you´d be trapped in a island, who would you take with you and what three objects would you have?

5. What do you do in your free time?

6. If you had the chance to meet a celebrity who would it be?

7. Favourite place in the world?

8. Favourite food?

9. Favourite artist and song?

10. Favourite subject in school?

11: Name 3 celebrity crushes. 

[jooohoneybee]

Are you ok?

no, im kinda sad about a few things, and i think everyone thinks ive lost my mind. 

[sanguinespire]

doctadonner replied to your post “Well, today was just fucking weird. It snowed in my area and all hell...”

hope your day improves :)

Thank you. Life got much better when I slept. :) <3