#fan stand coolio

[ac3-76]

Ninjago Music Headcannons

their music types and stuff

warnings: none🐩

Cole

He listens to everything

heavy metal, love, country, Indy, alternative

literally any song that he likes is his music type

Because he's not picky, he knows a lot of underground artists

He can play the piano and electric bass

If a song comes on in a movie he knows the name, artist, album, and probably the Year of release

ALWAYS HAS HEADPHONES

He cannot function without music playing

His Spotify wrapped is hectic

Yk in Episode 1 Season 1 of Lab Rats when Adam says he listens to Taylor Swift bc she's soothing

Yea, Cole has the same reason

(Musular himbos🤝liking Taylor Swift)

However he won't listen to her on anything except for YouTube, and it's those lyric versions made by fans that she doesn't get paid for

He doesn't like Billionaires and doesn't wanna give her more money

Nya

She listens to a lot of underground artists

Backseat Vinyl, Club Coward, Tiger Print

She has an alternative/Indy vibe

She can play the electric guitar

She LOVES Lady Gaga

She bought floor tickets to one of Gagas concerts

best decision she ever made

she took Skylor and Pixal with her

She won't sing on the shower but she'll lipsync music

She loves ABBA

All of her Instagram stories and posts have music playing

she just thinks it's awkward if her post/story doesn't have music

Lloyd

He hyperfixates on an artist for a week or two and then doesn't listen to them again

He hates country with a burning passion

he cannot stand when Coles on aux because one minute ur listening to Honky Tonk Bondakadonk(Trace Adkins) and the next ur listening to Dealer(Lana Del Rey)

He listens to music that fit how he's feeling

His go to sad song is Medicine by Daughter

Kai introduced him to Daughter

He listens to old school music while doing graffiti, his favorite old school songs are:

Punk Tactics(Joey Valence & Brae)

One Way or Another(Blondie)

City Lights(Ese 40'z)

P.I.M.P(50 cent)

I'm a Player(Too $hort)

Zane

He's the only one in the group who's knowledge of music rivals Coles

When he had to sleep he would listen to Idea #22(Gibran Alcocer) on repeat to fall asleep

He can play most instruments but his favorite to play are the drums

He's really good at singing

HE SINGS IN THE SHOWER

the ninjas find it kinda annoying but also nice because he's a good singer

He's a really good DJ

Once the ninjas went clubbing in Ninjago City and Zane ending up DJing for 7 minutes

(he's honestly the life of the party, him and Kai love to party and go clubbing)

(Him and Kai would also be invited to Tara Yummy parties)

(They would go and the fans would lose their minds)

He listens to music that fits the vibe

Jay

Listens to Ayesha Erotica

His favorite genre is rap

He listens to Coolio and Eminiem while he invents

World tours in the shower

He hates ABBA

He knows the lyrics of songs even if he's never heard it before

"It's just easy to tell where the lyrics are going based off of the instrumental part🤷‍♂️"

He's really good a karaoke

He watches Glee

His favorite Glee characters are Santana and Blaine

Kai

Listens to Broadway Musicals

His favorite are Hadestown, Heathers, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and West Side Story

He has Say No To This(Hamilton) memorized

He loves listening to sad music even if he's happy

His favorite sad artist is Daughter

He introduced Lloyd to Daughter when they went to their art studio together

(Lloyd's good at art and Kai's also good at art so they bought an art studio and go there together to work sometimes(most of the time they go there seperatly bc of how busy they both are))

He listens to music while he paints or draws

Prefers wired ear buds over bluetooth

It's because the Bluetooth audio is "funky and echo-y"

He can play the electric guitar and the electric bass

Wu

Listens to classical music and old school 90s or 80s rap

His favorite pianist in Tony Ann

His favorite old pianists in Motzart

He knows all the lyrics to C.P.R by CupcakKe

no one know why because none of the ninjas listen to it excessively

He just knows all the lyrics to it

They all use Spotify(they got the family premium plan(pretend the family plan includes 7))

[smolwritingchick]

The Bangtan Gal Chapter 28- American Hustle Life Episode 8

Chapter Summary: Spending their last moments in LA, BTS and Jen finally hold their concert.

Words: 2,000+

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After being woken up by Tony and Nate, with Jennie already awake and on the couch, BTS drag themselves out of bed, to sit on the couch, still sleepy.

"BTS! Make the best of the best hip hop performance." They heard the projector announce.

"You got a hip hop performance comin' up." Nate mentioned.

"Your performance is in a really big theater, here in LA." Tony added. "You guys are in charge of doing pretty much everything. Just make sure it's a huge, big, dope show, man."

"Yeah, this show is your show."

"Ready for the show? Let's go!" Tony shouted as they all got ready.

'BTS! Being in a hip hop boot camp, you did various missions. Finally, today, you're going to show everything that you learned. You're going to show your LA fans yourselves how much you grew as an artist and what you learned while you were in hip hop boot camp. Pour out everything that you got! A concert that BTS themselves will prepare! Their LA first solo concert. I can look forward to it, right?'

After preparing, and making handouts to promote the concert, it was finally the day of their concert.

'The place where you guys are gonna perform is a place where the history and tradition lies. It's the stage where many famous worldwide artists stood on!'

After the rehearsals, Jen put on camo jeans with a black cropped hoodie, wearing a tank top under it.

"Yeah...I already know I'm gonna be sweating like crazy." She put her hair in a bun. "I'm excited~!"

As the venue filled up, they heard the loud cheers and chants of BTS. The eight members put their hands in the middle. "American Hustle Life." Rap Monster said. "Bangtan, Bangtan."

"Bang Bangtan!"

'Finally, their concert starts'

Arriving on stage, they performed Bulletproof first. It turned out to be a success, with the passionate, screaming fans, cheering them on, no matter what they did.

Badda bing badda boom

She put a finger over her ear, as she heard the crowd shout, "Jennie's here!"

I have no fear...so don't try to stop me

Hah!

Tellin' me your doubts...won't change my mind

You want me to party? I don't have time.

Putting the mic to the crowd, she heard them shout, "I've been busy workin'. I've been busy dancin'. I'm never prancin'. Just enhancing."

A bright grin was wide on her face as she nodded at their singing, she started to sing again,

I will preserve and you can't stop my flow

I'm in my own lane, I'm here to attain

I got people asking, Who's the girl?

The one with the curls, representing the girls

I'm the one with the swag and I don't mean to brag but I broke oppositions to get where I am

today!

After their first song, they happily greet the crowd. "What's up LA!" Rap Monster shouted

"Aye! How's everybody doin' today!?" Jen happily asked, earning screams in response.

"It's really an honor to be able to stand on this stage in front of this many people who came. Thank you." Suga thanked them.

"We met a lot of people. Who did we meet?" Rapmon turned to his members.

"Coolio!" V shouted.

"We also met Warren G," Jungkook mentioned with a smile.

"In celebration of Warren G's 20th anniversary of the day that he released regulate, we made our own version of regulate." Rap Monster explained. "We wrote the lyrics with our life stories and it was really fun."

Once performing their custom raps, Rap Monster mentioned that Jenny Kita helped them with their dancing as they performed their dance moves.

Before Jennie knew it, it was time for Team R&B to show off their talent as she stood with Jungkook, Suga and V. "For us, we met up with Iris Stevenson, to learn more about R&B."

"Yes, Iris Stevenson, who was the actual character from the movie, Sister Act 2, we learned the soulfulness from her," Suga replied as they pointed her out in the crowd.

Watching backstage, Jennie jammed out to their Oh Happy Day performance. "Ah, they're so good! Them high notes, though?" She beamed as the camera recorded her reaction.

Once it was her turn, she exhaled and headed up to the stage. Waving at the crowd as they cheered her on, she looked up to where Iris was smiling at her. Jen smiled back, making a heart with her hands, for her.

Hearing the piano play the opening notes, she started softly,

If I wrote a note to God...

I would speak what's in my soul

I'd ask for all the hate to be swept away

For love to overflow

Putting a hand over her heart, she continues,

As she continued to sing passionately and soulfully just as Iris directed her, the audience was moved and kept cheering her on.

Shouting, "I'd say" she received some whoops as she sang louder and stronger,

give us the strength to make it through

Help us find love 'cause love is overdue

And it looks like we haven't got a clue

Need some help from you

Grant us the faith to carry on

Give us hope when it seems all hope is gone

'Cause it seems like so much is going wrong

On this road we're on

No, no

We can't do it on our own!

So, so

Taking the mic off the stand, she yelled out a high "Oh", earning loud screams.

And it looks like we haven't got a clue

Need some help

Grant us the faith to carry on

Give us hope when it seems all hope is gone

'Cause it seems like so much is going wrong

On this road we're on

No, no

We can't do it on our own!

So, so

Taking a deep breath, she successfully hits the high note 'If I wrote a note to God'

Meanwhile, Iris stood up and clapped for her, with a big smile on her face. Catching her breath, Jennie looked up and blew a kiss to Iris, with both of her hands.

After the concert was finished, their tutors all showed up backstage to greet them, congratulating them on their successful concert.

"Ah...so friggin emotional." Jennie had tears in her eyes as she fanned herself. "I had a blast, but this is just so emotional. Being here, right now."

"Jennie don't cry~!" She felt Jungkook's bare arms wrap around her from behind as he hugged her tightly.

"I'm trying, Kookie, I'm trying."

He let her go and gently wiped the remaining tears from her eyes.

"Jennie! Beautiful, absolutely beautiful." Iris brought her in for a big hug, kissing her cheek.

'Their last day for hip hop boot camp that they spent with their fans'

'Although they were here for a short time, they learned a lot through the time they were here'

'Now while carrying a special memory, it's time to leave once again'

'Last day'

'Now, the morning of your last day of your hip hop boot camp has risen, for the past 21 days, how will you guys remember the memories you made here, in LA?'

In the dorm, Jen was all packed up as a camera approached her. "Jennie, did you pack all your stuff? How do you feel?" The PD asked

"Yes, I have packed up. It's...bittersweet. I enjoyed the last 21 days, now we gotta go back to Korea. It was so nice being back in my country. I hope we come back soon."

"What did you like the most from your stay, here?"

"Helping the guys experience America to the fullest. I treated the guys to one of my favorite places to eat, so they could try out the food I like to eat. They're hooked!"

Sitting on the couch, Jen and the guys cheer that it's the day they go back to Korea.

"Did you guys have fun in LA?" Tony asked

"Very fun! Because of them, we learned a lot." Jimin answered

"I always thought that you guys were people who always played around a lot, but then you guys are supposed to be serious, you guys are serious. You guys would play around with us to give us a fun time. These sides made me think of you guys as my real brothers. It's very natural and really nice." Suga genuinely said. "From now on, whenever we come to America, we're always going to miss you."

"This was our first time living with our tutors and experiencing many things," J-Hope spoke. "Despite the fact that it was our first time, you guys approached us first and thank you so much for making memories for us that we will never forget."

With a grin, Jin said, "While we were in America, when it was hard, it was a tiring and difficult time, but we're really thankful to you for always being on our side to help us. I can't express how thankful I am. Because you guys helped us adapt to this place. You guys are really great hyungs."

"At first, I had a lot of thoughts that there would be prejudice. Because they were born here, they're in the biggest music industry, and they're true artists who dipped their feet in the pace where hip hop really started." Rapmon added. "I thought that there would be prejudice between us. But the moment we met, you guys treated us the same as any other. So from that, I was really impressed. It was an honor to have worked with you guys and I just want to say thank you."

With an eye smile, Jimin said to the tutors, "Because I'm very shy in front of strangers and we couldn't even communicate, I was very worried about how I would approach you guys. But because you approached me first and talked to me first it must've been actually harder on our tutors. But I think it was really nice because you guys always told us good things. I will never forget what you guys taught me, and I'll become cooler."

"I was very worried about whether I would be able to make friends. But right now, I think you guys are friends who I will forever have." V smiled. "I'm very, very thankful and I feel like I'm going to cry. Jennie beat me to it." He nudged her.

"I was trying to cry discretely." She wiped her tears and sniffed.

"Because you guys always took care of us well and always thought about us first." He continued. 

Jennie had a sad smile on her face as she turned to the tutors. "It's...it's going to be weird waking up in the morning now because we're so used to you coming in, yelling for us to wake up and dragging us out of bed. Haha. Thank you, for being so patient with us. And giving us words of wisdom. I hope we can all stay in touch. Maybe we'll show you around in Korea."

"That'll be dope." Nate nodded with Tony.

Jungkook mentioned, "I can't speak English but I'm thankful that you guys always talked to me in a way so I can understand. And I'm also thankful for teaching me many things. And I'm very thankful of you guys always waking me up every morning. I'm going to miss you guys, a lot."

"He's 16 years old. It doesn't drop off, like he's younger than the rest of them and to be that young and be that talented, I'm proud of him." Tony praised.

"Ah, thank you." He bowed.

"I really enjoyed myself with you guys for the last two weeks. I had a lot of good times, a lot of good memories. I learned a lot from you guys. Imma miss you guys and I consider you guys close to me forever." Tony smiled

"Well, I just wanna say, that you guys have inspired me like, 'Go as hard as I can.' You only get one life. So, you gotta like get the most out of every day. I learned that from you guys, so that's why I always say: You guys deserve to be #1." Nate said.

After their emotional talk, they all end up hugging each other. "Tony, can I have a hug?" Jennie asked with a smile.

Smiling, he opened his arms, inviting her. "Bring it in, girl."

"Yeah!" She ran up and wrapped her arms around him. Picking her up, he spun her around, making her laugh.

'The sadness of their time to say goodbye to one another is big. Promising one another to meet again one day'

"What has changed the most about you?" PD asked

"I believe I've become more confident in my singing. And it's motivating me to try to sing different styles. After performing at the concert, I believe I can do it." Jennie answered

'Now, it's time to go back to Korea'

Jennie grabbed her bags, taking it out of the room. "To Korea, we go!" She cheered, walking behind Rap Monster. Turning to the camera, she waved. "Bye! I'm not going to cry, I promise. I'll be back, America!"

'Hip hop boot camp has ended.'

'Their individual notebooks that are filled with the memories that they had here.'

'Jennie's notes'

'Craving cheeseburgers'

'Rapping is harder than I thought'

'This new album is going to be great!'

'Overcome roadblocks'

'I miss my mom and dad'

'I hope my family is doing okay'

'I'm happy'

'Rap Monster keeps snoring so loudly. Next time, I'll hit him with a pillow'

[unclewaynemunson]

hellooooo there :) for the character game thing i was gonna suggest robin, but since you have already done her i’m gonna be my basic ass self and say eddie and also mike.

hitting you with two because i’m curious! (if you only wanna do one of them that’s coolio too of course) :))

have a wonderful day! <3

Yaaay thank you!

Eddie:

favorite thing about them: the fact that he never gives up. He's way braver than he gives himself credit for, repeating senior year twice and multiple times choosing to fight while he didn't necessarily have to.

least favorite thing about them: that we haven't seen him interact with Wayne :((((

favorite line: "Forced conforming, that's what's killing the kids." U R SO RIGHT SAY IT LOUDER

brOTP: i loved his dynamic with Dustin <3

OTP: steddie obviously

nOTP: i'm not a big fan of hellcheer tbh. i do like them as friends but i very much see eddie as a gay guy who doesn't understand the difference between friendly and flirty behaviour lol

random headcanon: he believes that he owes Wayne his life and it's very important for him to repay his uncle for that, even though Wayne would never expect anything in return. Eddie takes Wayne on a roadtrip "back home" to the south as soon as he has the money to do that, and when Wayne gets old Eddie and Steve happily take him in to have him live with them.

unpopular opinion: I honestly don't like anything to do with rockstar!eddie. I honestly think that would be very bad for him and a quiet, somewhat regulated life (with the band as just a hobby) would make him way happier.

song i associate with them: Can you handle my love by Walk the Moon, it's completely filled with eddie-coded lyrics (go listen to it it's a banger!!!)

favorite picture of them: SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM but i really love this one a lot bc he looks so happy and innocent here i hope this counts bc it's not technically an eddie pic lol

Mike:

favorite thing about them: i really liked how he was a refuge for El back in s1

least favorite thing about them: i guess his character development. sounds a bit mean maybe but he started out as a sweetheart and an extremely loyal friend, and over the course of the story he developed into a mopey teenager who complained about everything and treated so many of his friends badly (yes i know, he's a traumatized teenager, but as a character he's just not that compelling to me, sorry)

favorite line: "I only have like $3.50, so it's hard."

brOTP: is it bad that i don't really have one?

OTP: sorry bylers but i don't have an OTP for mike :/ i don't really have strong opinions about him and will together tbh. i care way more about El's and Will's storylines than about Mike's love life if that makes sense

nOTP: i really, really don't like him with El. maybe their dynamic was kinda sweet in s1, but i wanna see el grow into her own person and learn to value friendship over relationships.

random headcanon: when Nancy comes out to her family and Ted the Reagan Supporter™ is being totally shitty about it, Mike is the one who fiercely comes to her defense and keeps standing up for her. Underneath their constant bickering, they love each other so much, and he will always have her back.

unpopular opinion: i don't think it's super unpopular but he is very much NOT the heart of the group, like Will said. That's either Will, Dustin or Lucas, but definitely not Mike, who is actually responsible for most of their fights

song i associate with them: Stranger in town by Toto (I don't really have a good reason for this one other than that I think Mike would be a toto fan and vibe with this song)

favorite picture of them: it took me waaay too long to find this one but:

[granvarones]

in the vast universe of hip-hop’s fifty-year history, certain songs stand out for their musical brilliance and place within pop culture and their profound impact on how we eulogize the lives of the loved ones we lost. among these iconic tracks include pete rock & CL smooth’s “they reminisce over you (t.r.o.y.),” geto boys “six feet deep,” puff daddy’s “i’ll be missing you,” coolio’s “gangsta’s paradise,” cuban link’s “flowers for the dead,” and bone thugs-n-harmony’s deeply moving 1996 chart-topper, “tha crossroads.”

emerging in the early 1990s, the trail-blazing cleveland, ohio group achieved multi-platinum status several times under the guidance of mentor and west coast gangsta rap pioneer eazy-e. the group’s distinctive style was an exquisite fusion of rapid-fire flows, gripping storytelling, and melodic doo-wop vocal harmonizing that set them apart from the prevailing sounds of their era. their 1995 magnum opus, “E. 1999 eternal,” cemented their standing in hip-hop, and solidified their legacy.

“E. 1999 eternal” arrived in july 1995 to critical and commercial acclaim. while the lead single, “first of the month,” became the group’s first top 20 hit on billboard’s 100, it was the yet-to-be-released track, “crossroad,” an elegy for a friend lost to gun violence, that quickly generated buzz. when the song was released as the album’s third single in 1996, it had been reworked as a tribute to eazy-e and rechristened “tha crossroads.”

eric “eazy-e” wright co-founded ruthless records and the west coast hip-hop group NWA in 1987. the group’s 1988 album “straight out of compton,” which included the still relevant “fuck the police,” propelled gangsta rap to the forefront of commercial viability and is widely regarded as one of the most influential albums in hip-hop history. eazy and ruthless records continued to impact hip-hop landscape with the signing and global success of bone thugs-n-harmony.

on march 20, 1995, four months before bone’s “E 1999 eternal” was released, eazy-e stunned the hip-hop world when he announced that he was dying from AIDS complications. in a statement issued through his lawyer, eazy courageously stated, “i’ve got thousands and thousands of young fans that have to learn what’s real when it comes to AIDS. like the others before me, i would like to turn my problem into something good that will reach out to all my homeboys and their kin, because i want to save their asses before it’s too late.”” eric “eazy-e” wright died six days later on March 26 at the age of 30.

released in april 1996, a year after eazy-e’s untimely death, “tha crossroads,” debuted at #2 on billboard’s hot 100 before topping the chart for an astonishing 8 weeks. the emotional and spiritual tribute to their friend wally, uncle charles, eazy-e, and other family members, resonated with listens who themselves had experienced loss due to AIDS and gun violence. “tha crossroads” was anchored by a music video that provided a powerful visual to song’s chorus, “see you at the crossroads, so you won’t be lonely,” and offered hope, reminded that those lost to AIDS and gun violence would find solace in the afterlife.

the legacy of “tha crossroads” highlights hip-hop’s extensive history of amplifying social issues, including HIV/AIDS. in october 1995, urbanAID 4 lifebeat hosted hip-hop’s first AIDS benefit concert at new york city’s madison square garden. the now legendary roster of performers included run DMC, the notorious big, wu-tang clan, salt ‘n pepa, mary j. blige, brandy, and to name just a few. the concert also featured video testimonies from people living with HIV and a video message from bone thugs-n-harmony.

“see you at the crossroads, so you won’t lonely.”

“tha crossroads” is a heartbreaking hymn that envelopes you. it is a song about remembrance without making those lost too saintly to reach, touch, feel, and mourn. the song is about personal grief. it is about communal grief. it is testament that hip-hop has the power to inspire transformation and compassion. “tha crossroads” is a song that serves as a comfort for the grieving and dead – a reminder that a reunion will be at the crossroads.

“’cause i know ima meet you at the crossroads.”

[j10kkuno]

Btw I tried to the best of Tumblr's abilities to go back and delete all of my tagged R///ated///Epicz or R///andy or A///J posts. I didn't delete all mentions of him, because that would ruin a lot of GTA posts because I was a fan of the whole CB+CG overlap circle+their late night variety group. It's sad because he was in one of my all time favorite streams ever.

But I don't want to keep any focused posts on my blog. My heart goes out to all the victims and I hope their privacy can be kept as much as possible-as it was clear they were trying to keep as much under wraps as possible. They're very strong women.

My heart also goes out to CG. Having to cut out a friend. Carlos' sobbing on stream and his sleeping nights. Coolio having to watch his big brother disappoint him and tweet that some things aren't forgivable. He knows right and wrong(And it always stand out that his CG brothers were like yes, you could have a streamer career, but don't bank on that, you have to go to uni at 18 to have a real career to fall back on. They wanted him to be logical). Ramee wants to delete the memory. Yet-Rated insists he had no idea what he did-but he's not "evil." No one called him evil. But he had to insist he wasn't.

Bullshit. You know. Your brothers know and have to hope the burden of you sins don't ruin them all for trusting you. I don't think it hit me until Garrett's tweet this morning. I knew Ramee and Kebun likely knew-as any mention of it was banned from their chats- but god.

I just wish it was at all surprising. It'll be disgusting if I ever find out, but not surprising.

Sigh. I hate to be petty but Ramee was right. In 2020 when he tried to push Rated out of the gang. He was right. And they threated to kick Ramee out if Ramee didn't get it together(And there was other shit going on too I think but that was the massive thing)

Look at things today.

[barclaysangel]

AU change, the Forgetting Everything AU.

This is how Jevon meets again:

.

Jake: *trying to get his phone to turn on* Goddammit.

Devon: *walks up to him* Excuse me?

Jake: Hm?

They stare at each other, well, more like Jake is just staring at him.

Devon: Excuse me.

Jake: Hm?

Devon: You’re in front of the vending machine.

Jake: O-Oh. Am I? *turns around and sees that he is, indeed, standing in front of the vending machine* Oh, I’m so sorry. *moves around*

Devon: *chuckles* It’s okay.

Jake: Yeah. *staring at him again because he seems familiar*

Devon: I can feel you staring.

Jake: Shit - *looks at the floor* I am so sorry.

Devon: It’s okay. *sees that he got two sodas instead of one* Hm? *shows Jake* What’re the odds, huh?

Jake: Eh, maybe a 40/60 chance?

Devon: Nope. It’s a 33.333% chance. *awkward laugh* Sorry, I just really like math.

Jake: I-I like math too.

Devon: Really? Hm. Well, it was nice talking to you, stranger. *walks away*

Jake: Wait!

Devon: *turns around* Hm?

Jake: Have we met before?

Devon: *confused* I don’t think so, no.

Jake: Are you sure? Because you seem really familiar but I can’t place it.

Devon: Uhm-

Jake: I’m sorry, it’s just - you probably look like someone I-

Devon: Are you hitting on me?

Jake: …Sorry?

Devon: I’m sorry, usually my friend Lexy is better at this - sometimes people hit on me and I don’t know it. That was rude of me.

Jake: …Would it be bad if I was hitting on you?

Devon: *confused*

Jake: ..That was creepy. I-I’m really sorry, I’m just gonna go now. *about to walk away*

Devon: Hm. When do you think it could’ve been?

Jake: Huh?

Devon: Last year? Christmas? During summer? Or, we’re probably internet friends. I’m willing to bet on that.

Jake: You think so?

Devon: Why else would you see so familiar yet we’ve never met?

Jake: Huh. Nice to meet you in person, I guess. *smiles and puts his hand out* Jake. Jake Wheeler.

Devon: *smiles and shakes his hand* Devon Evans, former podcaster.

Jake: Wait - Devon Evans, host of Hackenslash?

Devon: Yes sir.

Jake: Dude, I used to love your podcast! The way you used to go in depth, and you’re so well-spoken it was just - You’re really cool, is what I’m trying to say.

Devon: Hm. *hands him one of his soda cans* Here. For a fan and a internet friend.

Jake: Uhm, thanks. Really, I hate tab water and the hospital is full of it.

Devon: Same. Tab water is disgusting.

Jake: I know, right! ..Uhm, the weather is pretty nice. Wanna go for a walk?

Devon: I wish, but my doctors are being assholes right now. I’m lucky I got get a soda…and meet you again.

Jake: Coolio.

Devon: Coolio.

Nurse: Mr. Evans! It’s time to take your meds!

Devon: Yeesh. Looks like I gotta go. See you around, internet friend. *walks away*

Jake: See ya. *waves with the biggest grin of all time*

This is so cute of a re-first meeting omg!

[mobianresistance]

//Playlist migrated over to SCM Player

Powerman 5000 - Almost Dead (from Shadow the Hedgehog)

GARNiDELiA - Ambiguous (from "Shadow the Hedgehog (JP Version)")

X Ambassadors - BOOM (from Sonic the Hedgehog 2020)

A2 - Chosen One (from Shadow the Hedgehog)

The Chalkeaters - Crushing Thirties [ft. Johnny Gioeli] (Fan Song)

Bentley Jones - Dreams of an Absolution [LB vs JS Mix] (from Sonic the Hedgehog 2006)

Bowling For Soup - Endless Possibility (from Sonic Unleashed)

Tony Harnell & Ted Poley - Escape from the City (from Sonic Adventure 2)

Crush 40 - Fight the Knight (from Sonic and the Black Knight)

Hoobastank - Fist Bump (from Sonic Forces)

Tabitha Fair - Fly in the Freedom (from Sonic Adventure 2)

Kay Hanley - Follow Me (from Sonic Heroes)

Hyper Potions - Friends (from Sonic Mania and Sonic the Hedgehog 2020)

Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise (from Sonic the Hedgehog 2020 trailer)

Chizzy Stephens - Gotta Go Fast (Fan Song)

Joseph Garrity - Gotta Go Fast (from Sonic X)

Crush 40 - Green Light Ride (from Team Sonic Racing)

The Jetzons - Hard Times (aka the song that became Ice Cap Zone's theme)

iteachvader - Hedgehog Stew (Fan Song)

Zebrahead - His World (from Sonic the Hedgehog 2006)

Dangerkids - Infinite (from Sonic Forces)

Run-D.M.C. - It's Tricky (from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 2022)

Yuzoboy - Jam [Carnival Night Zone Remix] (Mashup of Carnival Night Zone from Sonic 3 with Jam by Michael Jackson)

Crush 40 - Live Life (from Sonic and the Black Knight)

Crush 40 - Live and Learn (from Sonic Adventure 2)

Muse - Mercy

Nikki Gregoroff - My Sweet Passion (from Sonic Adventure)

Crush 40 - Never Turn Back (from Shadow the Hedgehog)

Crush 40 - Open Your Heart (from Sonic Adventure)

Ted Poley - Race to Win (from Sonic Rivals 2)

Cash Cash - Reach For The Stars (from Sonic Colours)

Muse - Resistance

Steve Conte - Seven Rings In Hand (from Sonic and the Secret Rings)

Eir Aoi - Sirius (from "Shadow the Hedgehog (JP Version)")

Bentley Jones - So Much More (from Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing)

Cash Cash & Crush 40 - Sonic Boom (from Sonic CD 20th Anniversary Soundtrack)

Crush 40 - Sonic Heroes (from Sonic Heroes)

TJ Davis - Super Sonic Racing (from Sonic R)

Bad Religion - Supersonic

Everett Bradley - Supporting Me (from Sonic Adventure 2)

Fumie Kumatani - Theme of Tikal (from Sonic Adventure)

Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It (from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 2022)

Crush 40 - Through the Fire (from Sonic and the Black Knight)

Muse - Uprising

One OK Rock - Vandalize (from Sonic Frontiers)

Crush 40 - What I'm Made Of (from Sonic Heroes)

Owl City - When Can I See You Again? (from Wreck-It Ralph)

All Ends - With Me (from Sonic and the Black Knight)

Muse - Won't Stand Down

Imagine Dragons - Zero (from Ralph Breaks The Internet)

[iceicewifey]

@saiyajima Love your character! So what piece of music or musician is she inspired by, and what's her stand. Is she an Egyptian God stand user or a unique user like Nilla there? Oh! And what's her Stands powers?!

from this post ♡

i hope you don't mind me making a post response because i have way too much to say in the replies 👉👈 okay but first off, thank you for the questions!! i love talking about shay but i tend to ramble so forgive me in advance if this post is a bit long i’m in the middle of writing a new bio post for both shay and her stand so i won’t go tooo in depth, but i’ll do my best to make sure my explanations make sense ;w;

“So what piece of music or musician is she inspired by?”

it’s a bit cheesy, but her reference actually ties in with vanilla’s — she’s named after dj deshay, vanilla ice’s dj in the 90’s

i couldn’t think of a name for her for the life of me, i mean i had a few that i liked but they didn’t really fit, but then i heard this line in “ice ice baby” and it hit me, i couldn’t stop myself hxjdjdk

“Is she an Egyptian God stand user or a unique user like Nilla there?”

she’s just a regular old stand user, or unique like you said as her stand isn’t an egyptian god or a tarot card. it’s actual name is “quiet riot” since it fits with the special ability, but because i named it “coolio” when i first designed her stand and it kind of stuck, so now i have a running joke that shay would try to rename her stand

basically if you see me say coolio, i’m talking about quiet riot

“Oh! And what's her Stands powers?!”

so her stand is basically semi-sentient meaning it can talk to shay (it chooses to only talk to shay however), but it can’t act on her own, hope that makes sense 🥺

i tried to stay with a "basic" abilitiy since part 3 is where we first see stands, so i'll admit it may be a lil lack luster compared to some of the other stands from later parts, but anyway! her stand's ability is sound based; it can silence people, animals, objects, etc. - just about anything except for shay herself with a touch of it’s hand. it can only silence one thing at a time tho, an example being if two people are talking, coolio can only silence one of them without undoing the affect on the other person. the muting also can't transfer from one object to another, an example of this is if coolio was to silence a car, the car itself wouldn't make a sound, but if the car was moving down a dirt road, you'd still hear the rocks and dirt displaced as it moved down the road, just not the engine. it's a bit confusing so i really hope this makes sense 🥺

it can also either mute something completely or so that only shay can hear it — coolio itself is a short range stand, capped a a 10m range, however it’s special ability has a range of 45m - only after it’s touched the item tho.

i'm working on redrawing it now but i have this very rough colored sketch and a pitter patter pop edit to give you an idea of it’s appearance 👉👈

[valkyrieandstrangeridingaragorn]

So, spoilers for episode 3 of What If after the cut

First, the story: Thor is murdered, Loki is King of Asgard and so he takes the whole Asgardian army to Earth to avenge him. Cool, I like that.

But of course, lest we think Loki can be anything but a villain ("but this is another universe!" you say. Doesn't matter, Loki is always bad unless his name is Sylvie). He goes straight to using the Casket to turn the whole realm into ice (uh... okay?) and he doesn't stop until Sif makes him and tells him "The All-father would want us to listen".

Now, I'm not sure I want to understand this damn obsession in Marvel to act like Odin was a good King, and I say that as a huge Odin fan, but the man was full of shit, a bad father and a terrible King. No big deal, many Kings are bad. I would know. But what is this "Odin would want to listen to them" bullshit? Don't make me laugh!

Did he want to listen to the Jotuns when their realm withered away without the Casket? Did he want to listen to the other realms when he sent Thor and the soldiers to fight them until they surrendered (oh sorry, I mean "to bring peace to the realms")? And all this is centuries after what he did with Hela (you know, the time he committed genocide in at least 8 realms until he had a change of heart and started calling himself the "protector" of those realms. Ah, dude is full of it, that's why I like him).

Also, I'm supposed to believe Sif of all people would be there, standing beside Loki, loyal to him? Holy crap, many things change in this multiverse. Except Loki, he's always bad.

He ends up catching a deal with Fury and he does help him to fight Hank. Coolio. I was naive enough to actually believe they were going for Loki as an ally but... ah, I should know better. The ep ends with Loki ruling Earth and once again that stupid-ass speech about freedom and subjugation and whatever else.

No mention of Thanos. None. The fact that the only reason Loki arrived on Earth was because Thanos sent him, he was influenced by the Mind Stone (as per Marvel themselves) and had his memories altered.... no mention of that. He's evil, he wants power, he wants to take over Earth and its inhabitants to be his slaves. Basically, that's Odin's actual true story, and they understand it's bad because they gave it to Loki to paint him as a villain, but they still treat Odin as a good King.

Picture me confused.

All in all, it's more of the same. Not a good story, it's been 3 episodes of What If and I didn't like any of them. Keep it up, Marvel.

[moved-mentheii]

Neep asked me to write an Oakie and Neepo thing(oneshot??)

ok

Oak lay on a massive pile of money just outside her mansion, flaunting her wealth as always. Sunglasses were perched awkwardly on her nose. She poured a dainty glass of lemonade into her mouth, then immediately started coughing. “Stupid ugly lemonadeee!!” Oak shrieked, hurling the glass onto the lawn in a fit of rage. Her mood abruptly shifted, and she stared down at the broken shards of glass solemnly. 

Neepo often remarked that it was a miracle she had any money at all, considering her stupidity. Oak then angrily threw him into the pond. After a few moments, Neepo would emerge from the water, with sopping wet fur and a sopping wet attitude. Then a shouting match would occur until Oak complained that her lungs were sore and retreated back to her mound of cash.

Neep suddenly burst through the door, interrupting Oakie’s wild train of thoughts. “You lazy Oakie!” Neepo frowned down at her. 

“Says you!” Oakie protested. “All you did was cook and clean today! I visited my fans, sat on my money, and drank lemonade! That is three things, not two like you!”

“You are soooooo dumb!” Neep screeched. “That proves you are lazy! I cook food for people, which is good and happy! I clean people’s things - including your ugly things - which is good and happy!”

“I am good and happy tooooo!” Oak yelled back. “I visit my fans, which makes me good and happy! I drink lemonade and stand on money, which is very good and happy!”

“You are selfish too!” Neepo scolded. “Ew!” He kicked her pile, and a few dollars floated away. Oak frantically bounced around trying to retrieve them in vain.

“YOUUUUUUUUuu!!!“ Oak screamed at Neep. “YOU KILLED MY MONEY!! Yucky you, you yucky!“ She furiously hopped up and down, over and over. “EWWWW YOU UGLY TURNIP CATTTT!!! I WILL GET MY REVENGE!!”

And with that, Oak jumped into her riches, burying herself deep inside like they were a pile of fallen leaves. Neep scowled and stomped on the pile, only to find that Oak had vanished.

A few days later, Neep was planting turnips, enjoying the loss of that feeling of constant annoyance that had disappeared along with Oakie. He was thinking about flower seeds when the wind picked up, and the fresh smelling breeze was replaced with the strong scent of lemons.

“Hehehe!!” A voice shouted. “It’s me!“ Neepo realized that the voice sounded very much like his sister’s, just ten times louder. “Surprised, aren’t you, Neepo? Ye! You should be! Because it’s the Oakie!” She cackled with her now loud voice. “Hehe. I have prepared 100 Oakies to come to you, including me! Each day, an Oakie will make a brand new lemon inferno blaster! And on the 100th day, we will go to warrrr!! Who do you think will win, Neepo? One strange Neepo or 100 coolio Oakies? Hehehe!!!“

Neepo wasn’t intimidated the slightest. He frowned, strolled up to a bush, and pull it’s thin branches aside.

There he found Oakie talking into an electric fan. “Ew.” Neep grumbled, kicking her into the void. “There. Now there are only 99 strange Oakies.” He triumphantly walked away, continuing with his work.

Now they will go to warrrr

[matt0044]

“Cool, cool, coolio.”

If that’s not Zayto’s victory catchphrase, we are officially lesser as a species.

We start with our opening titles upgraded to have all five Rangers present and accounted for. There wasn’t even a cold opening so you know that it’s that kind of episode. I personally would’ve left out Izzy and Javier’s faces if only to keep some kind of surprise while featuring the new Black and Green Rangers in suit.

Void Knight’s been busy creating his new general out of robotic parts, bringing us the very “creatively named” Boomtower who needs the Nephrite Orb as a means of powering up. Mucus also returns to Area 62 with a new Sporix named Draknarok. I like how the villains are a motley crew under a lone knight’s command in a rather dingy hideout. It’s like with Evox forces but more... ragtag.

Zayto comes to BuzzBlast for to apply for a job as one of their reporters and trying out catchphrases to fit in with the modern day. Amelia and Ollie urging him to not even was exactly what I was thinking. It’s the sort of “out of touch” alien shenanigans I feel they missed out on with Brody way back in Ninja Steel.

Amelia and Ollie meet Javi playing his harmonica as our future Black Ranger turns out to be the artsy one of the team. He and Zayto are given assignments by Jane to assess their skills. Javi gets the Nephrite Orb story while Zayto’s assigned to get the scoop on Izzy Garcia as a athletic protege You know it’s Power Rangers if you don’t need thirty years experience for an entry level job.

Thus we meet our first genderbent Ranger in years at the local sports field practicing her javelin throws. Zayto is reminded of his Knighthood training and even gives Izzy pointers on how to improve her trajectory. I think having her as a well-built athlete works in favor with her Ranger form being... less than dainty.

Javi is getting dirt on the Nephrite Orb when Mucus, Boomtower and Draknarok zap on it. Mucus even goes, “...and scream!” as if she’s the director. Heck, she even sits by the sidelines in battles just to enjoy the show rather than retreat. Javi rings up the Ranger Hotline and interrupts Zayto’s interview with Izzy sadly.

Warden Garcia, in his infinite wisdom, rolls up in his dinky station wagon and tries to stop the villains in their tracks. It sadly slipped his mind that he’s not allowed any sidearm in a TV-Y7 show so he ends up flat on his back. Methinks he should apply for SPD with that gumption. They could do with a Gold Ranger.

The Rangers arrive on the scene to battle in original footage that’s honestly pretty damn good with how better the choreography’s improved. They each utilize the Boost Keys in a strategic takedown while Javi grabs the Nephrite Orb and drives off in Warden Garcia’s station wagon. Mucus gets all slimy and sticks to the car. Though “It’s Morphin’ Slime” should’ve work as well as it does.

The Rangers get Warden Garcia to a medical center before J-Borg comes along as BuzzBlast’s live news coverage. In this age of Social Media, who am I to question? Jane works the teleprompter only to mess it up by spilling her coffee all over the keyboard. Credit for being a hands on boss. I feel like J-Borg would’ve been funnier if she spoke out all the gibberish with a real straight face.

Izzy rushes over to her stepfather after he’s discharged and learns that her brother, Javi, is hiding out with the Nephrite Orb. She gives the Rangers a tip about a secret place her brother goes off to when he wants to play his music, something Warden Garcia’s no fan of. I sense a parent/child difference story. :P

Javi retreats into the forest but forgets about Mucus who gets Boomtower and Draknarok to teleport in. My favorite part has to be when Draknarok teleports once again to catch a running Javi rather than the one time they do it to enter and exit a battle. Thankfully, the Rangers arrive with Izzy to keep the orb away.

Javi decides to enter the fray by using his harmonica to deal an ear-piercing attack to the villains because... Sporix are sensitive to music apparently. He gets a far better idea by smashing the orb on a rock so nobody can use it. However, the jewel is revealed to contain the Green and Black Ranger keys that the Garcia siblings pick up as if by instinct before being instantly morphed.

And then comes the scene that droves me bonkers. Javi becomes the Black Ranger while Izzy becomes the Green Ranger... with a skirt. I thought that this meant they’d be digitally adding a skirt to the Ryusoulger footage for Green... but then Izzy rips it clean off because it’s “not really her thing.” They put in an explanation for why a female Ranger does not have a skirt while another does.

They top that showstopper of a scene with Izzy and Javi kicking major Hengemen butt. They even pull a Super Megaforce with her tossing him an extra saber to dual-wield with while she uses her javelin as a lance. Once again, this is a damn good Power Rangers exclusive battle. Izzy even uses some gymnastics to get the drop on Boomtower, sticking her spear in a tree.

“Vibing?! With a teenager?! No thanks!” So that’s why he’s called Boomtower.

Draknarok grows in time for all five to try out the Megazord together. It’s mostly Ryusoulger footage but once again, I’m loving how agile and less bulky the Megazord is currently. After getting another dormant Sporix, the Garcias are introduced to the command center and Solon as well as the prospect of new Zords. I hope the two of them can pilot their own Megazord as a duo ala RPM.

Javi gets the job at BuzzBlast with a new assignment to find the best burger in Pine Ridge for Jane. Hopefully, he gets a free meal for it. Meanwhile, our intrepid robotic reporter reenacts the infamous British “Play Safe” PSA complete with hair standing up. Again, I feel her shtick should be rolling with whatever mistakes she made since she’s a robot and thinks a bit more logically.

[castroneves]

so i’m new to indycar but my brother just got us both tickets for pocono so what’s the tldr on the sport? who’s your favorites? also who’s the shitty drivers personality/beliefs wise to stay away from?

i know you said tl;dr but i literally can’t be brief in this context so i’m just gonna give you a short little profile of each driver (just the ones you’ll see racing at pocono) in order of the current championship standings (also i’ve realized i have a hard time explaining indycar to people who don’t already know formula one because i make a lot of comparisons so if you don’t watch formula one just ignore those parts i’m sorry):

1. josef newgarden: basically the personification of a golden retriever puppy. super high energy, gets along with everyone, and a super talented and FAIR driver (see: the newgarden move). he won the championship in 2017 and is currently leading this year’s championship by 16 points

2. alexander rossi: confirmed trump supporter, comes off as an arrogant asshole in interviews, but everyone loves him because of his talent. it’s so hard to hate him because he’s literally that good (here’s an example, and another example), i honestly think he could make max verstappen weep if they were on the same terms

3. simon pagenaud: quickly becoming my all time favorite driver (i love almost everyone on the grid but as i’ve now met simon twice i think he’s my top fave). he won the indy 500 this year and the championship in 2016. he’s very quirky and goofy, kind of like an older version of josef. team penske truly needs will power’s chilled out & relaxed persona to dilute the feral energy from josef & simon lmfao (here is a video that really captures his essence) 

4. scott dixon: the most successful driver on the current grid and one of the most successful in history. i don’t know much about him personally but he seems like a father figure to whoever his teammate is (felix this year) and he has a really cute family too

5. will power: the old, relaxed energy to mellow out team penske. he had a streak of success in the early 2010′s and kind of had a reputation as an arrogant asshole around that time but i think he’s gotten a lot better since then. he won the indy 500 for the first time last year, and the championship in 2014

6. ryan hunter-reay: nicknamed “captain america”, another dad figure on the grid, has a pretty decorated career. don’t know much else about him but he’s very highly respected on the grid, josef newgarden once said he is “just too polite” 

7. takuma sato: very sweet and level-headed, 42 years old and still going strong, has a really comforting presence on the grid. in races he’s generally in the midfield but is capable of surprises, like winning in alabama this year and very shockingly winning the 500 in 2017

8. graham rahal: son of indycar legend bobby rahal. he’s very honest, straightforward, WILL tell you the truth even if it hurts and i respect him for that. has a bit of a temper but always races fair and expects the best out of everyone. he also does a lot of fundraising and charity work for veterans which is coolio (i jokingly refer to him as my brother because his dad and my dad look VERY similar, it’s uncanny)

9. felix rosenqvist: rookie fresh off the boat from formula E. also don’t know much about him but he’s been very exciting to watch so far this year and just got his first podium this weekend at mid-ohio which was very well deserved (he did once say the n-word on instagram, many years ago, and he’s swedish so i don’t expect him to know the history, but... it happened)

10. james hinchcliffe: literally everyone’s fave, not one single person hates him. he’s the beaming ray of sunshine on the grid and gets along with everyone, very similar to josef. if josef is a golden retriever, james is a cuddly little labrador (here is a video of them together from a LONG time ago but nothing has changed)

11. sebastien bourdais: another old boy but a true legend. he won 4 consecutive championships in champ car (indycar’s predecessor... kind of... it’s a long story) and continues kicking ass today. he was in a really scary crash during qualifying at the indy 500 a few years ago and made an impressive comeback. 

12. spencer pigot: i honestly truly do not know anything about him, i didn’t even know he was a full time driver until right now, he just kinda fades into the background...

13. santino ferrucci: another confirmed trump supporter, was kicked out of formula 2 for deliberately making contact with his teammate, using his phone while driving his car, allegedly making racist remarks towards his teammate, etc. (you can read about it here). some people will say he’s had a really successful rookie season but honestly he just got lucky a few times and isn’t that good overall. he comes from money which explains a lot lmfao

14. colton herta: the BABY of the grid. he won his second ever indycar race at COTA this year, becoming the youngest race winner in indy history at 18 years old, one week before his 19th birthday. aside from his mega talent on track, he’s a respectable guy off track and is very mature for his age. if you watch F1 i’d compare him to a slightly more laid-back version of lando norris

15. marcus ericsson: if you’re coming from F1 then you already know him pretty well. he didn’t have much success in F1 but has found his niche in indycar, already scoring a podium in his rookie season. he’s chill and quiet but overall a nice young man

16. marco andretti: a third generation andretti, honestly has no real purpose on the grid aside from being the descendant of two racing icons (his grandfather is mario andretti, his dad is michael andretti), but uhhhh he’s been racing for about 15 years and only has two wins, so... take that as you will. you’ll almost always find him at the back of the grid these days

17. zach veach: by far the tiniest driver on the grid. i stood very close to him this weekend and he was shorter than me (i’m 5′1″) and i wouldn’t be surprised if he hasn’t broken 100 pounds. i don’t know much about him other than his very inspiring backstory (read here), and he has a strong religious background as well.

18. tony kanaan: a fucking FIXTURE on the indy grid. another old man but a legend. he has been racing in indycar for 17 years and did champ car for 5 years, so essentially he’s been at the top class of american single seaters for almost as long as i’ve been alive. he has one championship win (2004) and one indy 500 win (2013)

(skipped ed jones, not racing at pocono)

20. matheus leist: the first driver i ever met in person. he’s really nice and chill, but honestly not much to write home about on track. he’s solid and fairly consistent, but i wouldn’t bet money on him

(skipped jack harvey, max chilton, patricio o’ward: not racing at pocono) 

24. ed carpenter: nicknamed “the oval master” because... he’s really good on oval circuits. he races the ovals for his own team. that’s all i know tbh 

(skipped conor daly, sage karam, james davison, helio castroneves: not racing at pocono) 

29. charlie kimball: don’t know much about him other than that he’s diabetic, and there was a pretty interesting article about how he manages his blood sugar during races (read here). he also has a bit of reputation for being rude/dismissive to fans but i can’t confirm that, i’ve never met him

so that’s it for your grid. you can take that information however you want, they’re just my opinions, someone else might have the complete opposite. also i should add, i really don’t wanna scare you if this is your first race, but pocono is one of two races on the indy calendar that makes me so viscerally nervous i almost can’t watch it (the other is texas motor speedway). again, i don’t want to freak you out, but just so you’re prepared, you will probably see quite a bit of crashing during the race. the AMR/holmatro safety team is one of, if not THE best in all of motorsports, here’s a little (slightly dated) video you can watch about how they do what they do in the event of crashes (warning tho: there is graphic crash footage in that video). despite what some people may say (i’m looking at you, felipe massa), indycar is the hallmark of motorsport safety and most other series have followed them in terms of safety technology innovations over the last 20 years (e.g., indycar has been using safety cars since the 70s, mandated a pit speed limit in 1991, CART mandated HANS for all tracks in 2001, indycar has used safer barrier since 2002, etc.) so if you do see crashing, take a deep breath and remind yourself that they have the world’s best crew taking care of them instantly. if you have any other questions don’t hesitate to ask, & i know you’ll have tons of fun at the race hehe :^)

[headachebrain]

I’m 33 and Obsessed with BTS

Change scares me. I react to change by completely escaping from reality, becoming fixated on something or someone. The summer I was 17 and didn’t have a job, I danced Janet’s All For You tour from top to bottom every day. When I started university and had a tough time adjusting, I fell in love with my hip hop dance teacher, spending each day looking forward to when I could be back in his class. When I was 25, I worked at a bookstore doing 5 a.m. shifts and became obsessed with a character I created in one of my novels. It made me feel like I was living for something, that I was part of something and I wasn’t alone.

Then I got older, got in therapy and on meds, got a full time job and obsessed over things in moderation. Nothing got out of hand. Until now.

Now it’s BTS.

This year has been full of change. I got fired unexpectedly, was unemployed for two months and recently started a new job. The amount of change occurring in my life in four months has been dizzying and to cope, I have fixated on BTS.

I’m 33. I grew up in the golden age of boy bands. My first concert was seeing 112 and New Edition in 1997. In the prime of Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, O-Town and B2k, I was in middle school and high school. I grew up loving cute, non-threatening young men that could sing and dance and the first time I saw BTS perform, that’s exactly what I saw – that’s what drew me in. They remind me of the groups I grew up loving but are completely different because they aren’t buff white American boys singing R&B, or young Black boys with abs singing about sex. They’re slim, slightly androgynous Korean men who sing in Korean. And I am in love.

I’m from the era where the only time you could see your favourite boy band was when they were on the VMA’s or in music videos or if you spent the small amount of money you had on Word Up or Teen People magazine so you could get pictures of them to post on your bedroom wall or in your locker. Now, I can see and hear everything about BTS whenever I want. I have spent hours watching performances, interviews, dance rehearsals, fan made compilation videos, music videos, reaction videos, concert footage, Instagram videos – there is so much.

I want to see it all.

I listen to their music all day at my new job. When I go home I watch more YouTube BTS content until I go to bed. It has become all consuming. It’s a coping mechanism. Every day I walk in to a new workplace with new people, doing tasks where I feel like I have to prove myself. Then I turn on a BTS song or scroll through photos of them and it relaxes me. It takes me out of my body, puts me into a fantasy world for a few moments until I have to go back to the real world.

There is something that imprints on you if you were a young girl that grew up loving a boy band. It’s why New Kids on the Block can keep touring and have women in their forties and fifties screaming like they’re children again. It’s why the Backstreet Boys are selling out shows in Vegas. It’s why the B2k reunion tour has women in their 30’s showing up to shows in their finest early 2000’s fashions. The music of our childhood holds a special place in our hearts and boy bands hold an even bigger space. There is something special about remembering how you felt when you watched a music video and it felt like the cute lead singer was singing just to you, for you, about you. That feeling doesn’t go away. And it’s a feeling that me and other women want to hold on to.

And during this intense time of change in my life, it’s a feeling that’s keeping me going. I’ve been told my fixation on them is an example of me wanting to go back to being a child. The absolute last thing I want is to be a child again but I do miss that childlike feeling that anything was possible. That a group of young boys doing choreography and singing about love was the most important thing in the world. When my only concern was standing in front of my TV trying to get the “Bye, Bye, Bye” choreography down. I think it’s a feeling a lot of adults chase. It could be why we all love the music of our childhoods.

I latched on to BTS after seeing them on Saturday Night Live. Before that I’d seen some of their live performances, thought some of their songs were catchy and was impressed by their dancing but didn’t pay much attention to them. When they were on Ellen, I watched the interview just to see what the hype was about. They didn’t make any kind of impression on me and I went about my life. Then one Saturday afternoon, I was bored on YouTube and clicked on their SNL performance of ‘Boy With Luv.’ That was all it took. I don’t know if it was the song (which is great), or how they all looked in those sleek black suits (amazing), or the perfectly in sync, intricate choreography but I totally fell in love with them. The timing lined up. When I watched the SNL performance I had been unemployed for about a month and then a few weeks later I got a new job and my obsession with them only got deeper.

When I feel vulnerable, I try to fill up the holes with something. And when I’m around brand new people and situations, like I am now as an adult at a brand new job, I have a hard time opening up and talking to people. What has helped is telling people I stan BTS. It’s an unusual quirk in my personality that I’ve found people have clung to. It’s been a great conversation starter and has been a good way to connect with my new co-workers. I don’t have children or a partner to bring up in casual conversation in the office kitchen, but I know a lot about the biggest boy band in the world.

The more I learn about them, the more I admire them. I watch compilation videos of them doing interviews in English when only one member is fluent and think about how brave that is that they even try. I respect that not all of them are natural dancers but you’d never tell because they all put in the work to look flawless. I love how they speak to each other and care about each other and are open with their feelings. The boy bands I grew up with always seemed to have to prove that they were hyper masculine and were straight, even if we learned later that they weren’t. They never touched each other or talked openly about their relationships with each other. BTS members openly weep on stage. They hug and touch each other. They have videos where they sit around a table and reflect on their year, their feelings towards each other and dreams for the future. As a fan it makes me love them more and as a grown lady it makes me happy to see these young men reject toxic masculinity and portray themselves as full human beings. I’ve thought a lot about what it is about these seven men that has catapulted them in to the international spotlight and I think it’s their vulnerability. They are not afraid to say that they’re hurting or they’re struggling with mental illness. When doing interviews in English they’ve talked about having “a boyfriend or a girlfriend”, rejecting heteronormativity. Their message is encouraging fans to love themselves. Even when it comes to hip hop and Black culture, I watched a 2014 reality show where they went to California and learned from Coolio and Warren G about the origins of hip hop. They’ve done the work.

When I was watching clips from their recent concert in London, Jungkook, the youngest member, sang his solo song while zooming through the air around the arena above thousands of screaming fans and I started to cry. I thought about stereotypes of East Asian men, about what men are supposed to be in order to be attractive to women and that two minute clip shattered all of that. It was beautiful.

After being a fan for only a few months, they already mean a lot to me. I hope they continue to share their music and their art with the world. I know I’ll look back and think of them fondly for getting me through a confusing time in my life.

[itsnicoolio]

Memory Book Entry: Nicola Bernice Jarvis (Class of 2099)

Hi, Hogwarts!

My parents never wanted me to leave home. I was homeschooled for my first four years of magical education, and my tutor was the bomb.com. But I wanted more. I wanted to leave the comforts of our humble Welsh home. It led to so so so many arguments with my mama, and dad had no choice but to support ma’s stand. Let’s face it, my mama wears the pants in their relationship. That was until they eventually gave in, of course! And on 1st September 2096, I finally got to board the Hogwarts Express!

TL;DR. Coming to Hogwarts has been one of the best decisions of my life.

I met so many beautiful people. I created beautiful bonds with boys and girls and gays from every corner. I met my BFF, Ansel. I met my closest friends, Hawkleberry and Nayturi. I met the best dormies ever, especially Bel and Nunu and Violet. I met my ickle bbys, especially Carys. Biggest plot twist yet, I even met my cutest and bestest girlfriend in the world. I love you, Mercy Carden! There, now Hogwarts knows that I super duper love you. No surprise, hmm!

A lot of my friends have already graduated. I hope they’re having a blast. But at the same time, I’ll also be leaving friends behind now that I’m expected to be an adulting person when I officially leave the school. I’ll keep coming back. I promise you that!

I laughed, I cried, I loved, I fought, I grew up. What a ride it was, Hogwarts! But I’m also so excited for the world out there. It’s gonna be COOLIO! Nicoolio, out!

Hufflepuff Hugglypuff

Yearbook Scribe, 2098-2099

Emma Dakest fan club

Be Nice (c/o Cookie Gooper Maxton)

Huckleberry (c/o Hawkleberry Zunther)

Nico J² (c/o Nicolás Juarez)

Sugar Nico (c/o Nayturi Hawthorne)

I Love Mercy Carden

Class of 2099

[baekhvuns]

I know I missed screaming about bullshit on your blog! Yes I literally had 4 days of feeling good after bronchitis then boom COVID TIME 😭 my respiratory system is in shambles, but it's getting better. Omg that trip sounds cool, any ghosts buddies? I was in Spain, Germany and Czechia. Next week I'm going to Malta though it's period time so 💀💀💀💀

I'm crying at that fan with the rose isuduwhdhshhsjsjshssg but this is cute

Baker Hwa just like in my dream wtf. Delinquent Hwa who uses the window to get to the snakcs first, imagine fighting him for strawberry milk

I got TWO POLAROIDS so far one Seonghwa and one Yunho! But Yunho went to my friend.

Yes one thing Seonghwa will do is L👁👁K 😭 it was nice to see him after a long time and apparently he was happy to see me as well. I hated when he showed his bicep THANKFULLY he was wearing that fishing net outfit so they hwarms weren't that visible 💀🤚🏻

Seonghwa will have to come see me soon hahahaha. Omfg right ticketing is happening, good luck!!! Thanxx doc Baek, I'm trying, I'm drinking a lot because it's so hot and I keep sweating 🤒 I tried watching some stuff but recently I can't focus, especially when my head was pounding, so I'm behind on EVERYTHING. I can't wait to go back to eating properly and not going to sleep at 10pm...

When will my Fever Diary arrive I need to lick the photos of Seonghwa in glasses also lil prairie boy I'm gonna kiss him 😭 and now another photobook?! KQ fucking knows I'm a sucker for Softeez ehhh, I don't have a concert to go to so might as well...

I'm gonna tell you about the second Hwa call soon, because it was unhinged 🙈🙉 but first I need to face ALL of them diuduehdhsjshdhdhdje

I got "sarcastic fan favourite" yeah sounds about right - DV 💖

hi hello!!

I know I missed screaming about bullshit on your blog! Yes I literally had 4 days of feeling good after bronchitis then boom COVID TIME 😭 my respiratory system is in shambles, but it's getting better. Omg that trip sounds cool, any ghosts buddies? I was in Spain, Germany and Czechia. Next week I'm going to Malta though it's period time so 💀💀💀💀

HDDJJD I DID TOO,,, omg i hope you’re better now bc wtf 😭😭😭🤚🏼 the respiratory system is in shambles but at least u drank more water hUh 🔫 none ghosties yet! but i THINK when i was recording the inn form the outside something waved in the video <3 but no one was outside the hotel or inside bc it was early morning <3 dbdbdb AYO????? HOW’D THAT GO ?? omg bestie??? drop ur itinerary riGHT NOW?? omg ur so coolio,,, love ur rewrite the stars yn??? but here is a sunset i captured dbdb hopefully the quality is there bc im gonna sob if not 🔫

I'm crying at that fan with the rose isuduwhdhshhsjsjshssg but this is cute

ME AT THEIR CONCERT FBWBDHEJ that’s so cute omg,,, manifesting this 🤲🏼

Baker Hwa just like in my dream wtf. Delinquent Hwa who uses the window to get to the snakcs first, imagine fighting him for strawberry milk

have u watched yumerio patisserie?? that au but with seonghwa 😭😭😭 ILL DRAFT IT OUT RN BDDB delinquent hwa who throws stones at windows so u look down and u see him standing their w ateez in their band instrumentals confessing his love to u <3 dbwnbdjks this was supposed to be in boxer hwa fbwbd FIGHTING OVER STRAWBERRY MILK FBWMDBWMHDKW

I got TWO POLAROIDS so far one Seonghwa and one Yunho! But Yunho went to my friend.

Yes one thing Seonghwa will do is L👁👁K 😭 it was nice to see him after a long time and apparently he was happy to see me as well. I hated when he showed his bicep THANKFULLY he was wearing that fishing net outfit so they hwarms weren't that visible 💀🤚🏻

AAAA UR INTERACTIONS WAS SO WHOLESOME TEARD UP AND ALL TOO 😭😭🤚🏼 i am very afraid of what this new concert seonghwa will do. i will not survive. fbdnddb even if he’s wearing a fully dressed shirt i would have the absolute same reaction

Seonghwa will have to come see me soon hahahaha. Omfg right ticketing is happening, good luck!!! Thanxx doc Baek, I'm trying, I'm drinking a lot because it's so hot and I keep sweating 🤒 I tried watching some stuff but recently I can't focus, especially when my head was pounding, so I'm behind on EVERYTHING. I can't wait to go back to eating properly and not going to sleep at 10pm...

HE WILL HAVE TOO !!! good luck indeed bdndhd 😭😭😭 i hope u get better soon bc that’s so messed up right after bronchitis 😭😭😭🤚🏼 hope ur travelling is better and ur all good when ur in malta !!! DROP ALL THE PRETTY PHOTOS PLS AND THANK YOU,, dOC BAEK DBDBDB

When will my Fever Diary arrive I need to lick the photos of Seonghwa in glasses also lil prairie boy I'm gonna kiss him 😭 and now another photobook?! KQ fucking knows I'm a sucker for Softeez ehhh, I don't have a concert to go to so might as well...

STOPPPPPP HE LOOKS SO FINE IN THOSE PHOTOS ITS A FRIENDS TO LOVERS AU 😭😭😩 BWSTIE STOP IM GONNA WRITE FOR HIM DBDBBD give him a fat smooch pls in both the photo books,,, but this photo omg??? he’s so pretty and the concept fits him so well 😭😭

I'm gonna tell you about the second Hwa call soon, because it was unhinged 🙈🙉 but first I need to face ALL of them diuduehdhsjshdhdhdje

PLS DO IM LOOKING FORWARD TO IT ALL, ALL OF THEM DBDBD HOW UNHINGED ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 WITH SEONGHWA VS OT8

I got "sarcastic fan favourite" yeah sounds about right - DV 💖

I DID TOO !!!! got some more quizzes one /// two

have you…have you heard from your uber driver recently?

😭😭😭

i would like to say, mr park