#good vs. best cupcakes

[charliethemanticore]

Y'know what, no, this deserves to be it's own post cause Im right and I should say it.

Narratively, community is a key concept. The characters all have a solid foundation of where they belong and who they are, and all have to confront the validity of those ideas in one way or another. Us vs them. Our people vs their people. Me vs you.

I think a lot of people, consciously or not, are reeling from the fact that there's this really long battle scene, a couple vignettes, and then it's over. There isn't really any solid closure on the established themes.

In Mel's case, I think that ambiguity is a good thing, because she hasn't found where she belongs. We can go on for years and years imagining if she went, of she stayed, what she does with the Medarda name and legacy.

But when it comes to Ekko and Vi, who I have the strongest feelings about, we only see them as isolated from the communities they fought so hard for. If done right, I don't necessarily think this is a bad thing (think Frodo being so fundamentally changed that he has to leave the shire). But we're just shown Vi and Cait, and then Ekko sitting alone. Neither of these things is necessarily bad, but it also isn't a fulfilling ending.

Regardless of how alone and cut loose your characters feel at the end of a story, your AUDIENCE should feel grounded in the ending. Best case scenario we would have got an extra five to ten minutes for the payoff, but even just a scene of Ekko and Vi together, working through it before the "I'm the dirt under your nails, cupcake" vignette would have done a lot to remedy the feeling that the story wasn't resolved

[newtsbloodygf]

Breakfast Pt.1

Pairings: Stray Kids x Reader (female)

Summary: Stray Kids making breakfast for you vs you making breakfast for them

Content: Fluff, cute, cuddles, breakfast (mostly in bed)

Warnings: None

Inspired by: @cosmic-railwayxo (i hope the tag works, cause I'm new🥲)

Part two here: [loading..]

Bangchan

(his smile omg sidnodksks)

When he makes breakfast for you

He would (most probably) wake up earlier than you. If he had time, he would make breakfast with you. Of course, he would cook stuff you'd like. And would bring the breakfast to bed. (cause he's a cutie🥺) Would wake you up, so you could eat what he made for you and tell him if it's good or not. Or if he had to leave early and wasn't sure if and when you'd wake up, he would wake up to make sure you ate your breakfast and gave him his goodbye kisses. Also, it would be totally cool with you if he didn't have time to make you breakfast. I mean, being a leader would probably make him really busy some times, but you understood that.

When you make breakfast for him

The very few times you woke up before him (sorry lol🥲) you'd make breakfast for him in return. Or maybe to thank him for being the best fcking boyfriend in the whole damn world. Or just because you felt like it and said "why not?". You'd bring him pancakes or something you knew he really liked. He would thank you a million times and shower you in kisses.

(i'm so fucking lonely🥲)

Hyunjin

(ksnssonsks he's so cute)

When he makes breakfast for you

Most of the times, he would wake up first, his arms around your waist, cuddling with you. He would gently remove his hands, trying not to wake you up. (xkdjdk cutie pie) He'd make your favourite breakfast and bring it to bed in a fucking tray🥺 And if you ever said you weren't hungry, he'd force the food into your mouth, cause "you have to eat something"🥺 (i love him so much, it's insane)

When you make breakfast for him

If you ever woke up before him (sorry again🥲💀), you'd make his favourite breakfast and also bring it to the bed in a tray. If he wasn't already awake when you walked into the room, you'd gently try to shake him awake, probably mumbling his name softly a few times. He would also thank you a million times and tell you how "you didn't have to do this for me". And would most probably shower you with kisses as well and praise you for your great cooking.(for the hundredth time since you started dating, but anyways)

Felix

*casually inserts the king of our hearts*

When he makes breakfast for you

The few times he's awake before you (cause I think he'd be a sleepy boy), he would cook your favourite stuff for breakfast and bring it to bed in a tray, if the stuff fit in the small tray. (🥲) If it didn't fit, he'd just put them around the kitchen table and wake you up to go to the kitchen with him. Would probably carry you to the kitchen, bridal style and place you gently on a chair. He would wait until you finish your breakfast, so you'd tell him if it was good enough. (poor baby just needs some validation🥺)

When you make breakfast for him

You'd mostly wake up before him and probably make him some cupcakes with a hot chocolate or something like that and bring it to the bed. If he was asleep, you'd admire him for a while and gently stroke his hair, until he wakes up. He'd also say that you didn't have to do that for him and would probably tear up. (someone give him a tissue🥺) Would definitely shower you with kisses and thank you each time you made breakfast for him. Would tell you that your cooking was really good and how he really was in need of breakfast, because he'd have a long day ahead of him.

I.N.

(baby bread is baby breading in this one)

When he makes breakfast for you

The few times he's wakes up before you (cause he's also be a sleepy boy), he'd cook your favourite breakfast. Would most probably carry the stuff in a tray and give it to you in bed. If you weren't awake when he'd come to your room, he'd wake you up with a few soft pecks at your kiss and/or by stroking your hair gently. He'd even tell you that he made all your favourites and then hand them to you. He'd watch you eat with a smile on his face, waiting for you to tell him that he did a good job!

When you make breakfast for him

The times you woke up before him, you'd sneakily get out of bed, trying not to wake your baby up. You'd make all his favourites and bring them to the bed. Would wake him up by stroking his face and hair. He'd wake up to see you looking at him with heart eyes and a small smile. (you were not so secretly admiring him) Would tell you that you didn't have to do this, but would gladly and happily eat the food anyways. Would thank you and shower you with kisses while you just giggled at his actions and his cuteness.

[mochinek0]

Chat Noir vs Adrien Agreste

"Adrien, Adrien, Adrien." Chat Noir whined, "All the girls are fighting over him. No one's fighting over me. Yet, I'm so much more sophistiCATed, funnier, and definetly better dressed than him." in front of the school.

Marinette giggled, "I'll fight for you, Chat Noir!"

Many students were shocked by her decleration. They knew that she liked Adrien Agreste, but here she was saying that she preffered Chat Noir over him! Chat Noir smiled and walked over to her. They all witnessed as hero hugged her and the blush that crossed her cheeks. The students couldn't help but wonder: 'Maybe Marinette has a thing for blondes?'

"This is why you are my Princess." Chat Noir whispered, low enough for only Marinette to hear.

Chat Noir pulled away and smiled. He gracefully swept himself into a bow and kissed her hand. With a wink, he quickly left. Marinette just stood here waving 'bye' to the empty air.

"Hey." Alya spoke, snapping Mari out of her stupor, "What did he say to you? I saw his lips move."

Marinette smiled, "He told me 'thank you'. I-I guess he really needed to hear it."

"So?" Alya goaded, her confused friend, "New feelings?"

"Ch-Chat?" Mari stuttered out, "You-You think I like Chat Noir?"

"You chose him over Adrien." her best friend pointed out.

"I like him over Ladybug." Marinette declared.

"Why him?" the blogger asked.

Mari smiled, "He makes akumas not seem so scary."

Adrien couldn't wait to see Marinette the next day at school. He had been so happy that she had chosen Chat Noir over his model self.

"Hey, Marinette!" Adrien shouted, waving happily.

Marinette walked right passed him and towards the classroom.

'What?'

Adrien tried all day to talk to her. He'd wave to her. He would wait by her locker. He even saved her a seat at lunch, but she pretended like he wasn't there. Try as he might, he couldn't think of what he had done or said for her to ignore him. It was just like when they met and he hated it! Adrien quickly ran after her when the bell had rung to go home. He spotted her in the courtyard and stopped in front of her.

"Marinette!" Adrien shouted.

"Yes?" she jumped back, almost colliding with his chest.

"You're ignoring me!" he stated.

"FUR a good reason." she smiled.

'Wait! Did she just pun?'

Adrien quickly cleared his mind and pleaded, "What? What did I do? Why? Please, just tell me!"

"You didn't read the shirt?" Marinette questioned.

'Shirt?'

Adrien took a step back to get a look at her shirt. It was black and read: 'Team sophistiCATed' in green. He could feel his cheeks turning pink.

"Sorry, Adrien." Mari spoke, before walking around him, "It's nothing PURR-sonal."

Adrien quickly rushed to his car and smiled happily in his seat.

'Marinette puns! How did I not know this? It makes her ten times cuter!'

"Princess." Chat whispered, knocking on her skylight.

"Chat Noir." Marinette smiled, inviting him in, "I know it's not perfect, but-

"What's not PURRfect?" he questioned.

Mari rolled her eyes, "I made this shirt last night. I was sort of inspired by what you said."

Chat looked over the shirt a bit more. He could see it was a solid black shirt. The green lettering was a bit sparkly and the pun was in capital letters to get the point across.

"I love it." Chat smiled, "Is it alright if I take a picture with you?"

"Sure." Marinette answered.

"Say 'cupcake'." he smiled.

"Cupcake!" Marinette repeated.

Chat was quick to place a light kiss on her cheek, just as he took the picture. Marinette turned to him and blushed.

"Thank you." he spoke, "That shirt really made my day."

"You're welcome, Chat." she replied, "I might have ignored my friend, Adrien, today because of the shirt."

"Adrien Agreste; the model?" he asked.

Marinette nodded and blushed. Chat Noir began to laugh.

"Did you explain why you ignored him?" Chat questioned.

"Afterschool." she winced, "I thought he had seen my shirt, but he hadn't. He actually confronted me because I was ignoring him."

Chat just listened to her ramble.

"I feel really bad, but I wanted to make a point." she continued.

He pulled her into his arms and held her.

"I think he understands." he whispered, "You can always apologize tomorrow, if you feel like it. I know I'd be a little sad if you ignored me, Princess."

"Okay." Marinette answered, "I'll just warn him that if I wear the shirt, I'm not talking to him."

Chat Noir chuckled and squeezed another hug out of her.

"Now, let's see if I can get you some real cupcakes."

"Yes!" he cried out.

Marinette laughed and went downstairs for sweets. Chat Noir looked down at the picture he had taken. He had timed it perfectly. Her eyes were closed and she was smiling and his lips were barely pressed against her cheek. They looked happy.

'You really are special to me, Marinette. I'm glad someone sees beyond all the perfectness.'

"I found some cupcakes!" Marinette cried, announcing her arrival.

Chat Noir closed his baton and placed it in it's holder.

"Yay!" he cried out, happily.

"Adrien, I wanted to apologize about yesterday." Marinette began to ramble, "I wanted Chat Noir to know he was important, too. Not that I'm saying you're not important! You're my friend and I support you, but sometimes it seems like people only like Ladybug; not Chat Noir. Not that there's anything wrong with being a model!"

Adrien just stood there as Mari continued to compliment both sides of himself.

'She's so cute when she's trying to figure out what to say and not hurt anyone.'

Adrien quickly hugged her. He felt Marinette freeze in his arms.

"I understand, Marinette." Adrien reassured her, "It's okay."

He immediatley felt her relax into the hug. He smiled as he felt her small arms wrap around him.

"I was confused, but you explained it." he continued.

Adrien froze when he felt Marinette mumble something into his chest.

"What?" the model asked, pulling back a bit.

Marinette mumbled again.

"Sorry, Marinette. I still couldn't hear u." Adrien spoke.

Mari took a deep breath and shouted, "If I wear the shirt again, I'm ignoring you!"

Everyone froze.

'Was Marinette that big of a fan of Chat Noir?'

"I can live with that. Maybe we should start a Chat Noir fan club." Adrien laughed, "You think he would let me wear one of your shirts, if it's to promote him?"

Marinette giggled as Adrien led her to the class, talking about Chat Noir.

"I can't tell if Marinete has Chat Noir and Adrien fighting over her." declared Rose.

"I don't know, either." answered Alya.

Soon, there was a secret poll going around the school on who they thought Marinette should end up with. To no one's surprise, it was a tie. It looked like Marinette, Adrien, and Chat Noir were the deciding factor. Now, if only one of them would make a move!

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[my-rewrite-academia]

Week Four

At the start of the week, students who previously had complaints about their costumes are given their new and improved ones! Again, most of these are only changed in small ways, such as removing heels, Ochako's belt being higher, and so on. Momo, Rikidou, Tooru, Minoru, and Kouji have major redesigns:

Momo - A black sports bra, with a short, red cape over it. Black hot-pants, with the button undone just enough to show her black biker underwear. Red boots that travel only to just above her ankles. A smart-watch that holographically shows her anything she searches. And a red strap on her thigh holding emergency rations.

Rikidou - A hoodie, with a beige base but topped with pink dye and white dots, resembling a cupcake. Dark-brown, baggy trousers/pants. Dark-brown boots half-way up his calves. To top it all off, a baby-pink apron with a zipper pocket full of sugar sticks.

Tooru - Not much to say. It's a blue latex suit infused with her DNA so she can bend light-waves around it, making so she can trigger her invisibility, so to speak, and not walk around naked.

Minoru - Same mask/helmet, but his yellow scarf is now a cape, and his bowl/diaper thing is now proper, baggy trousers, with the same dotted design on the seams. He also has a slingshot infused with his DNA to help fling his balls further.

Kouji - Completely different. A green tunic with the sleeves cut off just below his shoulders, and a brown, long-sleeved shirt underneath. Fur in his collar, spreading out. A brown sash tied around his body, with a bag hooked onto it full of animal food. Baggy, dark-brown trousers, and knee-high, lace-up boots. Desaturated, yellow gloves. And a crown made of sticks and leaves atop his head.

Those are the major redesigns.

-

The students get a few days to become used to their new costumes, testing how it feels to engage in combat and use their quirks against dummies, gaining a much more positive result than before, with many agreeing that it's a good thing to have changed now, because the quirk battles begin on the last day of the week!

These battles are done in a controlled environment - in an outdoor training area with no obstacles and a steady field. Because they need to learn how to use their quirks in combat first before they do any scenerio-based ones in an enclosed environment.

Aizawa is there to shut off anyone's quirks if they go too far or lose control, and to make sure All Might matches people up well.

Instead of drawing a lottery, All Might, for the entire week before, had been deliberating on how to go about this. How to pair them up. Who would work best against each other. How to make this fair.

It's clear he's put a lot of effort into this, but is still somewhat scared, unsure of if he's made the right choices. Nevertheless, he goes ahead with it.

Each duo will fight, and the successor will go onto fight in the next round, which Aizawa will decide on the match-ups. Due to Bakugou being unable to participate, one person will automatically be put into the second round.

The battle ends when one leaves the boundaries, someone gives up, or the teachers intervene.

Round 1 - START!

Aoyama Yuuga vs Tokoyami Fumikage:

Light vs Darkness. The match-up is well-thought out, however, All Might forgot to take into account the drawbacks of Yuuga's quirk.

Yuuga puts up a good enough fight, with the light given by his blasts quelling Dark Shadow, making it hard for them to hit him. However, with his drawback - that of making his stomach hurt - it doesn't take long for Dark Shadow to strike him, and Fumikage wins.

Winner: Fumikage.

Ashido Mina vs Asui Tsuyu:

Frog girl vs slip-n-slid... Except, Mina can do a bit more than slip and slide with her acid.

It looks as though Tsuyu is winning at first. While Mina is acrobatic, Tsuyu's frog mutation make her far more flexible and swift, confusing Mina and allowing her to strike first and dodge with ease. But, with each hit, Mina coats her exposed skin with acid, which hurts Tsuyu with each attack.

They're both hurting, however, it ends when Mina begins to spin, spewing acid as she does. Random as it is, the acid lands on Tsuyu, burning her some more, and she accepts defeat, escorted by Yuuga to Recovery Girl to heal her burns.

Winner: Mina.

Hagakure Tooru vs Shouji Mezou:

The invisible girl against one with elevated senses. An even match-up. Props to All Might. Well, it would be. Had Izuku not analysed her quirk, that is.

The fight starts, and Tooru disappears. Mezou listens out for her, finding her scent, and does manage to find her, after a minute of nothing. He throws a punch, which grazes her. And again, and again. Always a hit that just-about connects.

But invisibility is not all Tooru can do. She has control over radiation, and that includes heat. So, the next time Mezou strikes, she grabs onto him, and bends the heat around them, burning his arm. And when she doesn't burn him, she's freezing him.

In the end, Mezou bows out, and Tooru stands victorious as Mezou joins Tsuyu and Yuuga in the infirmary. (They don't last long, going back as soon as Recovery Girl heals them.)

Winner: Tooru.

Iida Tenya vs Kirishima Eijirou:

An unstoppable force meets an unmoving object - that is what this fight is about! Super speed versus super durability!

Tenya strikes first, fast, aiming a kick at Eijirou's stomach, an attempt to end the fight sooner rather than later. But it's thwarted when Eijirou hardens his skin, leaving him uninjured. It's there that everyone realises: this is going to take a long time. A battle of endurance and stamina.

Tenya continues to attack, Eijirou mostly left on the defensive with how frequently Tenya hits. He manages to grab Tenya's calf, but is quick to let go when his hand meets the hot metal of his engines. Like that, he realises exactly how to end this.

With one last lunge, instead of kicking him, Tenya jumps on his back, apologises, then blasts his engines. Eijirou's skin may be nigh indestructible, but it's not impervious to heat. Unable to bear it, Eijirou surrenders before his skin dehardens, but is not burnt due to his quirk protecting him.

Winner: Tenya.

Jirou Kyouka vs Kouda Kouji:

A fight between sound and nature's friend. As this is taking place outside, there are plenty of wildlife Kouji can call upon.

Although neither moved for a while, both as anxious as the other, Kouji finally makes the first move, screaming into the sky - at a flock of birds soaring overhead. They heed his call, diving towards Kyouka. She panics, of course, and attempts to fight them off to no avail, as her punches miss and their beaks peck into her arms.

A minutes goes by, and All Might is close to calling it off. Until Kyouka plugs her ears into her shoulder speakers and the resulting blast scares off the birds. Kouji tries to summon them once more, but his cries are drowned out by Kyouka's blasts. Kouji's ensuing panic is more than enough for Kyouka to make her move, punching him in the jaw, and he resigns.

Winner: Kyouka.

Kaminari Denki vs Todoroki Shouto:

Two elements at play here, people! Get excited!

Denki is nervous at first, as ice is a very poor conductor of electricity. And Shouto knows this - confident that he'll win.

And he does. Sorry, folks, but Shouto immediately ices over the floor, making Denki fall onto his front, and he gets up to be met with a spike of ice hovering just before him. Needless to say, he bows out.

Winner: Shouto.

Midoriya Izuku vs Yaoyorozu Momo:

Two weapons experts fighting against one another. This will be the swordfight of the ages, people! (Don't worry, their blade are blunted.)

Izuku and Momo face each other, both wielding their blades. A katana for Izuku, and a rapier for Momo. The second they're given the 'go-ahead', they lunge for each other. The tip of Momo's epee drives towards Izuku, but he meets it with his own blade, batting it away. And when she spins with it, just to slice at him once more, he uses his guard to block it, striking at her, only for her to dodge it completely.

At some point, Izuku knocks her epee out of her hand, and she quickly forms a baton, giving him the same treatment. Then he flicks his hands, activating a switch hidden behind his bandages. Kunais fall into his hands, and he blocks her attack.

The fights wanes on, people cheering them on from the sidelines, many confused on if they even want someone to win with how glorious the fight is.

But, of course, someone does win. Metal strikes metal, and a weapon falls to the ground. The one still equipped with one their trips the other over and hold their weapons to the fallen one's throat. They conceed.

Winner: Izuku.

Mineta Minoru vs Sero Hanta:

Long-range sticky man vs long-range sticky man. What to do?

After the previous match, both feel a bit of pressure. Of course, it doesn't match up as well, as the first half of their battle is Minoru throwing ball after ball at Hanta, and Hanta shooting tape after tape at Minoru. Both continue to miss.

After enough of this, Mina yells at them to get on with it, leading to Hanta diving in. Some of the balls hit him, but Minoru's head is bleeding at this point, so it barely affects Hanta as he shoots one last strand of tape, wrapping Minoru up and obtaining his victory.

Winner: Hanta.

Ojirou Mashirao vs Satou Rikidou:

Strength versus strength. Let's see how this works out.

The fight starts with Rikidou downing three sugar packets, enough to buff him but not enough for him to lose any IQ points. Mashirao rushes in, jabbing at him, only to be caught by Rikidou. Instead of panicking, however, Mashirao uses him as leverage, latching onto his arm and using his tail to strike Rikidou's side. Because of this, he's dropped, but he has his opening.

Mashirao strikes again with his tail, and Rikidou catches it. Lesson learned, he throws him afar as opposed to letting him climb him once more. Mashirao gains his balance easily, righting himself in the air, and he rushes at Rikidou, kicking up and striking Rikidou's chin.

The pattern continues. While Rikidou tanks a lot of the hits, it also means he's getting hit. Mashirao, far less hurt than him, lands the final blow, and RIkidou has to back out and retreat to Recovery Girl.

Winner: Mashirao

Now, Ochako is not paired up in the first round, due to All Might not knowing how to fairly match her up against someone, considering a single touch from her could end a match.

And thus comes the second round, with the losers returning from the infirmary and watching.

Round 2 - START!

Tokoyami Fumikage vs Sero Hanta:

Once again, two long-rangers - one with a more impressive battle than the other...

Yeah, this fight doesn't last long. Not with Dark Shadow cutting through Hanta's tape. In fact, many of the fights in this round don't last too long with natural advantages.

Winner: Fumikage.

Ashido Mina vs Iida Tenya:

Now. While this may sound like an even match-up...

Slip-n-slide.

It's trivially easy for Mina to spread a high-viscosity acid on the ground and make Tenya slip out of bounds. He's embarrassed by the fast loss, but he accepts it with pride and a red-face.

Winner: Mina.

Hagakure Tooru vs Todoroki Shouto:

Oh, Shouto wins for sure!

... Is what you thought I would say! Plot twist: yeah, Tooru can control radiation, as seen with her battle against Mezou, so it's very easy for her to just. melt the ice.

His pride is downfall, as Shouto expected the fight to end as easily as his one against Denki, but is so shocked by Tooru melting his ice, even as he struggles against her ridiculously strong push outside of the ring.

Winner: Tooru.

Midoriya Izuku vs Ojirou Mashirao:

Expert combatants. Their fight is as graceful as it is viscious, attacks barely missing, barely hitting.

Mashirao may have a tail, but Izuku has his weapons. They're evenly matched, and this battle is as intense as Izuku and Momo's match.

Alas, it has to end, and it does with Mashirao knocking Izuku's weapons out of his hands and throwing him out of bounds.

Winner: Mashirao.

Jirou Kyouka vs Uraraka Ochako:

A bit unfair, however, Kyouka is long-range while Ochako needs to get in close.

A lot less tentative than her first match, Kyouka starts off with a blast, aiming to disorientate, but Ochako uses her quirk on herself, shooting up to the sky, dodging it entirely.

Kyouka looks up, blinded by the sun, and recoils, just as Ochako drops, a hand reaching out to her. Ochako lands, as her hand does, and pushes Kyouka out of the ring.

Winner: Ochako.

Round 3 - START!

Due to the uneven numbers, instead of one-on-ones, all five of the previous winners are to gang up on Aizawa. While they're concerned at first, with Izuku pointing out that Aizawa works best in one-on-one fights, Aizawa doesn't budge, stating that no good hero is a one-trick pony.

And so, it begins.

Tokoyami Fumikage, Ashido Mina, Hagakure Tooru, Ojirou Mashirao & Uraraka Ochako vs Aizawa Shouta

Yeah, this is very one-sided. After all, Aizawa has had years worth of experience, whereas the students have had only this lesson.

Before anyone can really understand what happened, Aizawa has each of them out, with Fumikage, Mina, and Ochako out of the ring, and Tooru and Mashirao wrapped in his capture scarf.

"Power doesn't mean anything without skill," he says. Izuku watches with stars in his eyes and new notes to add to his Eraserhead entry.

(In the back, Bakugou is struck once more, as he watches this skinny hobo barely use his quirk to take down five with strong ones, or at least strong enough to beat the better half of the class. And he wonders if he's weak.)

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Notes:

Momo and Izuku's fight was such a joy to think about, mainly because I love swordfights. It was a close fight, and they would draw if they fought multiple times

Ochako's quirk goes well against most - it's only really long-ranged opponents she has to look out for

Kouji, Rikidou, and Momo's outfits are my worst enemies in canon. There's no creativity in the former two, and Momo's is so unpractical that it physically hurts!!

-

Conclusion:

Quirk battles start!

New costumes are returned with much better reception

Izuku isn't immediately great at combat, though he is far from the worse

[no-stupid-questions-official]

hi. i figured i would get less antagonistic answers Here vs on Reddit (where i was told to ask about this). i work at the Mart of Walls (iykyk) and we had a coach transfer from another department who is dead-set on firing people. i work on the front end, and run both registers and self-checkout depending on the day. when i work in SCO, i am supposed to be following the rule "greet, help, thank" which i have been doing quite well.

however, the new coach has decided that i'm not doing good enough at this, despite saying "hello" and "have a good day" to EVERY customer AT THE BARE MINIMUM. she tells me that my body language is unwelcoming, even though i am autistic and cannot help it, which i explained to her, but she doesn't care. she also accused me of being on my personal (non-work) phone, which i had used to check my schedule and text my dad about a ride to the doctor's office. team leads, coaches, and other associates use phones ALL THE TIME, but it's ONLY an issue if i do it. so she's basically accusing me of "just standing there looking at my phone" when i'm talking to people more than just about ANY associate who works in SCO. my team leads have said i'm one of the best workers they've ever had and say so proudly. the coach is quite literally the only one who has an issue with what i'm doing.

i felt like this was out of nowhere, and then i heard a rumor going around that the new coach wants a fresh, clean slate and wants to start mass-firing people. TWO of my team leads confirmed this, and i'm positive the other two would confirm it too if i got the chance to ask them. the coach is threatening their jobs too so they are also scared. so this is not ungrounded. i have solid testimony that this is, in fact, what is happening. everyone is scared.

i've worked here for a year and have overcome so many physical and mental obstacles to get to this point. my coworkers wrote a card for me and gave me cupcakes on my 1-year anniversary and they said ive improved more than anyone theyve ever seen. it sounds fake but i truly felt like i belong with these people and they don't bully me (minus ONE of the team leads) and we truly consider each other friends. i'm successful at my job, i'm very very good at it. i can't lose it now. on top of that, i'm going back to school to get into a medical field, and i own a house (yes. a house. my payments are like 700/month WITH bills bc of where i live) and i have a cat to take care of. i have so many expenses to deal with until i can finish my education, and i CANNOT lose my job now.

i reported this claim to the ethics department with a LENGTHY letter, PLEADING them to take a look at this because my job, and EVERY single one of my front-end coworker's jobs are being threatened. but my question is, finally, is there ANYTHING i can do about this? like, how to avoid getting fired, how to protect myself in the future if i AM fired, how to get the company to pay attention, how to put a stop to this in general?

any advice is appreciated i'm freaking out so bad lol

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[urlocalnonbinarybastardwrites]

Please do The gang+tim and culry with a s/o who likes to bake/cook!

YO my dad is actually a chef and I know how to cook and bake pretty well if I do say so myself so HELL YEAH i can do this pookie

GN!Baker/Cook s/o x The Gang + Tim n Curly Shepard

Ponyboy Curtis

-he loves it

-he’d never really had anyone besides the gang cook for him

-and tbh their skill is no where near yours

-when he hears you in the kitchen it’s like he’s a dog istg

-there in five seconds

-whenever he helps you cook he’s super precise over measuring

-“Y/n it says EXACTLY 6 cups of water”

-“Pony, it’s water for pasta. Eyeball it.”

Johnny Cade

-he’s not used to eating real good food

-or having people cook for him

-he’s so hungry all the time

-I fell like it suprises people, his appetite vs his size

-but he always says thank you when you cook for him

-sometimes helps you

-gets so flustered when you praise him

-getting a compliment from YOU on something he’s making is

-just honoring

Sodapop Curtis

-lol we already know this man in the kitchen

-you have to ban him because he makes such a mess

-he tried to sneak food coloring in the batter 💀💀

-and then runs away

-“SODAPOP CURTIS WHY IS MY BREAD BLUE?!”

-but you can’t stay mad at his behavior because he has the pretty privilege

-he’s lucky he’s cute tbh

Darry Curtis

-the best to cook/bake with

-forget grateful if you cook dinner so he don’t have to

-after working all day

-you two have a lot of fun in the kitchen

-and you swap turns cleaning vs cooking

Dallas Winston

-he would love eating your food

-but this mf is so impatient

-he sits at the freaking table whining like a kid

-I also think he’s mostly try to tease you

-like he’d come up behind you and wrap his hands around your waist and start kissing on your neck

-while you’re trying to cook something

-because he knows that it gives you butterflies and also distracts you from making something

-so you get annoyed and flustered

-which he loves 

Two Bit Mathews

-flour fights

-if you get him in the kitchen, you guys are not baking or cooking

-He’s goofing around with the ingredients

-Tries to stick his nasty hand in the batter

-“WASH YOUR HANDS TWO BIT!”

-he’s slightly worse than soda

-if you leave him alone with any finished food, especially cupcakes he’s eating it all

-and then tries to deny that he ate them all when it’s so blatantly obvious because he did not clean up 

Steve Randle

-micromanager 💀

-i’m sorry, but he’ll pretend like he doesn’t care

-and then as soon as you get something wrong he’s like

-“It said TWO tbsp Y/n not THREE!”

-You have to tell him to trust the process multiple times

-And he does not trust this “ process” nor you

-I feel like even if you’re the better baker or better cook he would still take over

-or try to take over 

Tim Shepard

-he definitely shows you off to his gang

-he loves the fact that you can cook

-he eats whatever you make in like three seconds

-Like it’s concerningly fast

-he doesn’t really help you out that much in the kitchen

- I don’t think this man can cook

Curly Shepard

-he pretends like he doesn’t care

-but he secretly loves it whenever you cook for him

-he’ll always utter a thank you

-I think that he secretly likes really girly dessert things

-Gotta keep it a secret or that fragile masculinity will shatter

-It’s like two bit whenever you make pink cupcakes

-he tries to eat them all

-You catch him red-handed with a smirk

-Tim Never lets him live it down

[bl-bracket]

Greenest Flag - Loser's Bracket Round 8: Togawa (Old Fashion Cupcake) vs Li Ming (Moonlight Chicken)

[Submitted Reasons Under Cut]

Togawa: "Helping your old ass crush (embarrassing btw) to feel young and bring joy (kinda) to his life? And by making him be healthy? Honestly hes a good little guy, ignore how desperate he is he’s been dealing with this crush for a decade in a non-cringe way."

Li Ming: "Literally spent all of his free time possible learning sign language for his future bf. If that doesn’t scream green flag then I don’t know what does."

"Cared more about communication with his crush who is deaf in a few days that the crushes own mother did in years. Made his deaf bf feel happiness again"

"Would trust the guy with my drink that’s all I have to say… Ok but fr, best bf ever. Literally introduced his crush who is deaf to a group where he could socialise with other deaf people, his own family never did s**t."

[s1gmagirl]

⚜ karasuno fruity five hcs

characters :: kageyama tobio , hinata shoyo , yamaguchi tadashi , tsukishima kei , hitoka yachi

every 2 weeks on a friday they play video games at tadashis house

bike rides which turn into tobio and shoyo racing eachother while the others trail behind them

they probably watched all 6 jurassic park movies at tsukis house

yachi attempts to teach them how to make cupcakes but they all fail miserably except tobio who is surprisingly good at baking (shoyo is extremly pissed off at this)

they all go on picnics sometimes

one time they all went to the beach and shoyo happened to sit on sea urchin at the exact time yachi was taking a video of the beach on her phone AND THEY WAY HE SCREAMED JFC. anytime shoyo gets into an argument with someone they send that video and he immediately goes offline

tsuki gave yachi a dinosaur plushie for her birthday and she keeps it on a shelf in her room

tobio has stolen things from tadashis room eg. hair ties, candy, bracelets etc

tadashi and yachi are natsus favourites. and whenever they go to shoyos house she gives them makeovers

monopoly always ends in turmoil and tears /hj

gc name is the backyardigans bc why not

shoyo is constantly spamming it with memes while tobio mostly asks abt hw, tsuki has it muted half of the time, yachi and tadashi are the only sane ones who talk there

they've had absolutely wild convos there including the argument abt whether a tomato was fruit or veg which then turned into a yachi vs shoyo rap battle

im telling u that if that gc got exposed they'd all be dead

they play roblox together change my mind

i just KNOW they play the scary games on calls sometimes and there is so much screaming, yachi and tsuki are always the best at them

they all wuv eachother very much 😌

[petrock42clone]

Splatoon 3 Shiver vs Frye vs Big Man predictions because oh my cod I think they might've found a worse theme than Gear vs Grub vs Fun

People are gonna ignore the theme actually being "who is the better leader" and say it's "who's the better idol".

^ Adding onto this, I think people are just gonna say that Nintendo claimed it was about leadership and not favoritism just to avoid backlash.

After Big Betrayal, I think a good majority of Frye fans are gonna choose Big Man instead.

The Frye and Big Man fans are gonna team up to make sure Shiver's win streak will finally end.

Someone on Frye's team will end up in the hospital and make a plaza post about it.

Tri-color is gonna be extremely broken and beyond saving.

Best case scenario is that either Frye or Big Man wins because, a) Shiver winning more than half the Splatfests is actually starting to piss people off and, b) Frye and Big Man need to win at least one more Splatfest.

Worst case scenario is that Shiver wins because of reasons I've listed before.

There'll likely be a war on twitter where people will argue over if all people who sided with Shiver only chose her because of her looks while also throwing in a lot of mischaracterization for all members of Deep Cut.

The results will bring up that they already have Marie as their boss so the fest was pointless.

Speaking of which, the Squid Sisters are gonna get PTSD from this fest.

Someone on twitter will make a thread claiming Nintendo is racist for making Frye (a POC who is heavily Indian coded) lose almost every Splatfest. And before anyone claims this is stupid, need I remind you of when ACNH twitter got mad at someone for using an in-game hairstyle?

A certain lying yellow gremlin will make some white washed art of Frye as well as some very controversial takes that will have him hated by even the Frye haters.

Someone on AO3 will anonymously post a fanfic about Shiver being tortured to death in a similar vein to the MLP fanfic Cupcakes.

Overall, the Splatfest is just gonna divide the community and probably drive some people away.

I'm gonna reblog this a week after the fest just to see how much I got right.

[plantfeline]

L, T, Z <3

thank uuuu this takes me back to the good old days of constantly sending each other prompts for questions :'-)

L - Lion; What is your favorite item/running gag/etc. that's ever been a part of Dan and Phil branding?

running gag would probs be either be when phil was drinking water out of larger and larger glasses in his videos until he was straight up drinking out of a vase and he just didnt mention it ever. genuinely such a good joke

T - Tour; What is the best segment from each of their tours, in your opinion?

ooooo well. i only watched tatinof and interactive introverts and wad in like. october and went to see tit a few weeks ago so it is all very fresh in my mind. i want to say the songs for all of them but that would probs be a cop out.

tatinof i would say phils magic show was the best bc theres something about him being completely silent bc hes got the paper in his mouth for the paper trick and just miming everything, and dan playing it up his confusion in contrast to the eccentric character phil had going on. also he learnt all those tricks! very proud of him. and the end with dan in the llama legs was absolutely crazy. they really were just doing anything and everything in that era

interactive introverts i didnt actually like as much as tatinof, but i did see the vision for sure. i really liked wholesome howell vs x-rated phil. very referential to the whole pastelxpunk thing and i really love when they get stuff from the audience that they react to live. really adds a bit of mayhem to the whole thing

for wad, i had such a strange feeling watching it, and tbh i think i should probs watch it again in would enjoy it more a second time round being more prepared for the exact brand of comedy. so the part i really loved was like. the last like 10 minutes where hes actually really talking straight up about where he's at with his mental health and then the slow walk up the stairs in front of the big circle. like the lighting and set design and blocking was brill and the strip down from the jumpsuit to the orange singlet just made it all visually beautiful as he was getting to the real heart of why he made the show. set me off a bit thinking of how far hes come

as for tit. well. haaaaaa all of it was craaaazy. i think ive gotta pick the boxing match? like it was so ludicrous and out of left field and even through i'd been spoiled a bit technically, it still managed to shock me. like. the biting??? the run around the audience?? it was so theatrical and silly and just had me on the edge of my seat the whole time

Z - Zebra; What words or phrases have you picked up from dnp and/or always make you think of them?

oh god so many. the 'no my good sir for i have the power of triangles' thing was a classic that i still reference, when i was into them the first time, i used to say 'errm' instead of 'um' thinking it would make me sound like them. also of course 'literally' said in that very specific dan way entered my vocab at 14 and never left unfortunately. recently the tit song has been stuck in my head so ive been singing that a lot and i think about them any time anyone mentions hamsters unfortunately. ive also just been walking around my house repeating the 'look at the cupcake' thing from that one liveshow clip of dan. also phils 'you love it. you want to do it more' i cant remember from what video but that has snuck into my every day language so quickly

[gennianydots]

Hey! Welcome to my blog!

I’m ✨Genni✨, the one braincell that lives here 🫠

I LOVE a good story. I am a neurodivergent chaotic bisexual so most of my stuff is ramblings on what I am currently watching/yelling at my sister about lol

I hate (affectionate) Jeff Satur and I’m married to Nanon Korapat in my head

Side note: If I am entertained, or if it makes me laugh, I usually stick with it. Here is a list of what I am watching/have finished!

BLs/QLs/dramas I’m currently watching:

- Peaceful Property

- Pluto

- We Are

- The Heart Killers

- Perfect 10 Liners

- Avatar the Last Airbender (Rewatch)

- Bad Buddy: Ep 5.4 (Daily) 🤡

Thai BLs/GLs I’ve seen:

- [x] A Boss and a Babe

- [x] A Tale of Thousand Stars

- [x] Bad Buddy

- [x] Bed Friend

- [x] Be My Favorite

- [x] Between Us

- [x] Cherry Magic! Thailand

- [x] Cooking Crush

- [x] Cutie Pie

- [x] Cutie Pie 2 U

- [x] Dangerous Romance

- [x] The Eclipse

- [x] Enchanté

- [x] Fish Upon the Sky

- [x] He She It (Webseries)

- [x] Hidden Agenda

- [x] Ingredients (Webseries)

- [x] KinnPorsche

- [x] Last Twilight

- [x] Love in the Air

- [x] Moonlight Chicken

- [x] My Love Mix-Up!

- [x] My School President

- [x] Naughty Babe

- [x] Never Let Me Go

- [x] Not Me

- [x] Only Friends

- [x] Our Skyy 2

- [x] Star & Sky: Star In My Mind

- [x] The Sign

- [x] Triage

- [x] Two Worlds

- [x] Until We Meet Again

- [x] Vice Versa

- [x] 23.5 the series

- [x] 609 Bedtime Story

Non-Thai BLs I’ve Seen:

About Youth (Taiwan), Cherry Magic! (Japan), Cherry Magic! The Movie (Japan), Gameboys (Phillipines), Kieta Hatsukoi/My Love Mix Up! (Japan), Old Fashion Cupcake (Japan), Our Dating Sim (Korea), Semantic Error (Korea), Unintentional Love Story (Korea), We Best Love (Taiwan), Win Jaime’s Heart (Phillipines)

Other Asian Media:

Dirty Laundry (Thai), Extraordinary Attorney Woo (Korea), Heaven Official’s Blessing (Chinese, BL), The Warp Effect (Thai), Mo Dao Zu Shi (Chinese, BL), My Precious the series (Thai), 3 Will Be Free (Thai), 55:15 Never Too Late (Thai)

BLs or QLs that I am interested in:

- [ ] Love Upon a Time, Next Prince

- [ ] My Golden Blood, Sweet Tooth Good Dentist, Heart The Skips A Beat, The Ex Morning, Perfect 10 Liners, The Heart Killers, Ossan’s Love, ReVamp

Anime: Attack on Titan (DNF), Cherry Magic!, Given, Haikyuu!, My Hero Academia (DNF), Spy x Family, Yurii! On Ice!!

US Animation I Screech About: Avatar: The Last Airbender; Batman the Animated Series; The Owl House; Star vs. The Forces of Evil; She-Ra and the Princess of Power; Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina; SW: Clone Wars, Rebels, The Bad Batch, Resistance

Other Non-BL Things I Post About: Star Wars, anything and everything; Critical Role (all three campaigns); Legend of Vox Machina, any upcoming spin-offs and dungeons and dragons related media; Movies/shows that I have seen that I have enjoyed; Fan Art!

XOXO Nerds! 💋✨ Note: if you follow me because we have something in common, I’ll follow you back! Screech with me!

[divinemissem13]

The Great Chocolate Snack Cake Debate

No True Pair 8 Character Challenge Fandom: The Closer, Star Trek Voyager Pair: Brenda Leigh Johnson/ Tom Paris Word Count: 703 Rating: T Prompt: Brenda and Tom get in a ridiculous argument

No snack cakes were harmed in the writing of this fic.

"Tom, what in the hell are these?" Brenda exclaims, bursting into the living room and shaking a box at him.

Tom merely glances away from the TV long enough to register what she's holding and then his focus is back to the Buck Rogers in the Twenty-First Century marathon he found on TV Land. "Your chocolate snack cakes," he answers, a little perturbed that she can't just read the box herself.

"These are Hostess cupcakes. I asked you to get Ding Dongs," Brenda says in a slow and deliberate tone that would make Tom nervous if he were really paying attention.

"They were out. Those are basically the same thing," he shrugs.

"Tooooom," Brenda whines, flopping herself down on the sofa next to him. "They aren't the same thing at all. I can't believe I even have to explain this to you."

Tom tunes her out as she begins extolling the many virtues of Ding Dongs vs Hostess Cupcakes; he really couldn't care less and he's never seen this episode before. She must have realized that he wasn't paying attention because suddenly, she moves to the coffee table, directly blocking his view of the TV.

"Tommy, honey," she says, batting her eyes and pulling out all the stops. "I had a really long day, and the only thing that kept me goin' was knowin' that there were Ding Dongs waitin' for me at home."

Tom sighs and mutes the TV (although he can still see the action over Brenda's shoulder). "You know, I had a long day too. And you know what got me through it? The thought of snuggling in front of the TV while my extremely grateful girlfriend eats her weight in chocolate snack cakes. So I guess neither one of us gets what we want." To punctuate his statement, Tom turns the volume back on, louder than before, and leans onto the arm of the sofa so that Brenda no longer blocks his view.

Tom does his best to ignore Brenda as she stands up and paces back and forth a few times before leaving the room in a huff. Once she's gone he does look down at the unopened box of cupcakes she left behind on the table. He hadn't really looked at them before, assuming that one artificially produced chocolate cake was as good as the next, but as he studies them now, he does actually see what she means. The ratio of cake to cream filling is off and there's no hard chocolate shell surrounding the cake part. The cake would probably crumble if she tried to scoop out the cream the way she likes to do… the way he likes to watch, if he's being perfectly honest.

"Dammit!" Tom curses out loud as he turns off the TV and gets to his feet. He's going to have to go to another store and get her that box of Ding Dongs.

"Just where do you think you're goin'?"

Tom turns to see Brenda, standing in living room doorway. She has changed into pajamas — the tank top covered in strawberries and a pair of Tom's old sweatpants — and her face is rosy and scrubbed clean of make-up and the frustrations of the day, her pout from before now replaced by a mischievous smile.

"I was gonna go find you some Ding Dongs," Tom admits with a slightly sheepish smile.

"I thought we were gonna snuggle on the couch?" Brenda says, crossing the room to drape her arms over Tom's shoulders. "Don't you still wanna snuggle with me?" she teases.

"Of course I do," Tom replies, wrapping his hands around her waist and pulling her in for a gentle kiss. "But I don't want you to starve," he adds with a twinkle in his eye.

A spark ignites in Brenda's warm brown eyes and she leans in to nuzzle Tom's nose. "I can think of some other things to snack on," she says, right into his mouth so that her tongue darts across Tom's lips.

"Brenda," Tom breathes heavily. "Something tells me that neither one of is going to get the night we had planned."

"Are you complaining?" she teases, beginning to nibble on his ear.

"Not at all."

[creamfilledchurros]

Churros vs. The World: Are They the Ultimate Dessert?

Imagine walking down a lively street. You're surrounded by the city's hustle and bustle. Suddenly, a sweet aroma grabs your attention. It leads you to a small food cart. Here, churros are being made. They look like dessert perfection. Memories of childhood fairs come to your mind. Or maybe it's the joy of biting into a warm, sugary snack. Whatever the reason, churros have a special charm. But, are they the best dessert out there? We're going on a trip to learn about churros. We'll look at their history and origins. We'll see why they're popular in the U.S. We'll also peek at how profitable they are for restaurants. Plus, we'll check out other desserts, for those wanting variety. Get comfy, grab some hot chocolate, and prepare for a treat. We're exploring the churro world. Let's find out if they're the top dessert.

The History and Origins of Churros

No one knows exactly where churros came from. Yet, many think they arrived in South America via Spain during colonial times. The Spanish took the idea of fried dough and added native South American flavors. This mix brought us the churros we love today. Churros got more famous when the Spanish brought cacao back to Europe. They were often eaten with hot chocolate. This treat is still loved by many. The story of churros is a mix of South American and European food history.

The Popularity of Churros in the United States

Churros have rapidly become a favorite in the U.S., showing up in many restaurants. They are loved in both upscale and casual places. It's easy to see why they're so popular. Churros are known for being affordable. This makes them a great choice for many people. Whether saving money or just looking for a good deal on sweets, churros are perfect. Making churros is easy and quick. Unlike complicated desserts, churros can be made fast. This means less waiting for those craving a fresh, tasty treat. The shape of churros also makes them special. Their long, thin design is ideal for eating while moving. Busy people love them because they can enjoy a yummy snack on the move.

Churros are also very adaptable. They can come with different toppings and sauces. Choices range from classic cinnamon sugar to chocolate or caramel. This makes churros exciting for everyone's taste. Many restaurants have added churros to their menus to attract more customers. Their good price, ease of making, unique shape, and flexibility make them a hit. It's clear why churros are loved by so many in the U.S.

The Profitability of Churros as a Menu Item

Churros can greatly boost a restaurant's profits. They are cheap to make, using simple ingredients like water, butter, sugar, salt, and flour. They are fried quickly in high-quality oil. This process is fast and keeps labor costs low. Churros are popular and flexible, which means more customers. By offering various flavors and toppings, restaurants can please more people. This approach leads to more sales and happy customers.

Using better oil management systems can also raise profits. Systems like Pitco cut down on oil expenses and make frying more efficient. They keep oil good for longer, reducing the need to change it often. This makes churro-making cheaper and boosts profit margins. Churros are not just tasty; they're great for marketing. Their eye-catching look is perfect for social media, drawing in crowds. This visibility can grow the customer base and increase profits for the restaurant.

Exploring Alternative Dessert Options

Churros are a favorite, but many other desserts can add variety. For weddings, think about how practical and good the desserts are. Chocolate chip cookies are a hit and can be made in many flavors. They add a comforting feel to any dessert table. Macarons are small and tidy, perfect for any event. They look delicate and taste delicious, bringing elegance everywhere. Cupcakes are easy to handle and look great. They come in many flavors and can match any wedding theme. They make a great dessert centerpiece too. Candy jars offer an affordable and fun choice. They can be filled with anything from gummy bears to chocolate nuts. This lets guests pick what they like best. For a healthier option, try mini fruit tarts or chocolate-dipped strawberries. These choices are not only tasty but also add vibrant colors to the table. Choosing wedding desserts means thinking about variety and how much to have. Make sure to consider what guests may like or need. Adding different desserts to the usual churros makes everyone happy.

FAQ

Q: Are churros the best desserts? A: Churros are great, but whether they're the best is up to you. They're famous for their shape, you can change them up, and they don't cost much. But, so many other desserts are out there to try. Find what makes your taste buds happy! Q: What is the history and origins of churros? A: No one's totally sure where churros first came from. It's thought that the Spanish brought them over to South America long ago. They mixed fried dough with local treats. Later, when they brought cacao back to Europe, churros and hot chocolate became a hit. So, churros have a cool history that crosses oceans. Q: Why are churros so popular in the United States? A: In the U.S., everyone loves churros for a bunch of reasons. They're cheap and super easy to make quickly. Their fun shape means you can snack on them while walking around. Plus, you can top them with all sorts of yummy things. That's why everyone can't get enough of churros. Q: Are churros a profitable menu item for restaurants? A: Yes, churros can bring in good money for restaurants. They're made from simple, inexpensive ingredients. And they're quick to fry up. That means you can serve a lot without spending too much on labor or ingredients. Offering different toppings can draw in more customers. If you use tools like Pitco to manage frying oil, you can save even more and serve the best churros. Q: What are some alternative dessert options to churros? A: If you're looking for other sweet treats, there are plenty. For events like weddings, think about what works best. Cookies are loved by many and can come in lots of flavors. Macarons are tiny and tidy. Cupcakes are easy to serve and look great. Candy jars let guests pick their favorites. For a healthier choice, try fruit tarts or chocolate strawberries. Remember to keep your guests' tastes and dietary needs in mind. Read the full article

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The Best Cupcake Carriers For Keeping Your Desserts Fresh

Transporting cupcakes to a party or event can be tricky. You want to keep them looking pristine before serving. A good cupcake carrier will securely hold each treat and prevent messy frosting smudges during transit.

After testing numerous models, we found cupcake carriers fall into two main categories: hard-sided plastic containers and soft-sided nylon models. Hard plastic containers offer sturdier protection while collapsible nylon carriers provide flexibility in storage. We researched over 50 options to determine the 10 best cupcake carriers for keeping cupcakes intact on-the-go.

Hard vs. Soft Cupcake Carriers

Hard plastic cupcake carriers completely enclose each cupcake in its own compartment. This prevents squishing or mess during transport: - Sturdy protection - Holds shape while stacking - Easy to load cupcakes Collapsible nylon cupcake carriers utilize velcro flaps or drawstrings to secure treats. They fold flat for storage when not in use: *Flexible to fit different spaces - Lightweight - Affordable pricing

How We Chose the Best Cupcake Carriers

We evaluated models on these key criteria: - Protection - Ability to transport cupcakes without mess or damage - Capacity - Number of standard size cupcakes held - Durability - Withstands regular use without wear - Ease of Use - Simple loading/unloading and portability - Value - Quality relative to pricing Through extensive testing, we determined which carriers best deliver on these factors so you can find the right match. Keep reading for reviews of each top pick!

The 10 Best Cupcake Carriers of 2024

Cupcake Carrier Capacity Hard/Soft Key Features Lékué Cupcake Box 12 Hard Plastic Airtight seal, oven safe Prepworks Cupcake and Cake Carrier 6 Hard Plastic Two-tier display Mr.Kit Deluxe Cotton Cupcake Carrier 12 Soft Nylon Extendable handle Sweetheart Cupcake and Cake Carrier 6 Hard Plastic Snap-tight seal Bellemain Collapsible Cupcake Carrier 12 Soft Nylon Sturdy quilted exterior Pixel Cupcake Carrier 12 Hard Plastic Tough, transparent material KooK Birthday Cupcake Carrier 24 Soft Nylon Drawstring and handle Tuscom Cupcake and Cake Carrier 6 Hard Plastic Built-in stand Lovinland Collapsible Cupcake Carrier 18 Soft Nylon Reinforced stitching HomeBasix Cupcake and Cake Carrier 6 Hard Plastic Base separates for display Below you’ll find in-depth reviews of each carrier's design, capacity, durability, ease of use, and value. We'll explain why these models earned our recommendation for securely transporting your cupcakes. 1. Lékué Cupcake Box - Best Overall - Capacity: 12 cupcakes - Material: Crystal-clear plastic - Dimensions: 11.4 x 7.5 x 2.4 inches View on Amazon Lékué's durable plastic cupcake carrier takes the top spot for its supremely effective design. Each cupcake sits in an airtight compartment that guarantees frosting stays perfectly intact. The crystal clear lid makes it easy to peek at your cupcakes en route without disturbing them. It's oven safe up to 250°F in case you need to transport warm baked goods too. With handy dimensions, it fits well in the car to serve a dozen people. This cupcake carrier does it all, keeping your cupcakes fresh and contained for easy transportation and service. If you cater events or make elaborate cupcake creations, Lékué’s carrier is a lifesaver. Key Features - Airtight individual compartments - Oven safe to 250°F - Made in Spain from eco-friendly plastic This container is built to last through years of use without cracking or warping. It conveniently nests for storage too. For completely mess-free transportation and presentation of your cupcakes, Lékué takes first prize. 2. Prepworks 6 Cupcake Carrier - Runner Up - Capacity: 6 jumbo or 12 standard cupcakes - Material: Shatter-proof plastic - Dimensions: 10.5 x 8 x 2 inches View on Amazon If you need to safely transport fewer cupcakes, Prepworks’ cake carrier takes runner-up for its smart two-tier design. The snap-tight lid and base keep a half dozen cupcakes secure through every twist and turn without mess or squishing. For large specialty cupcakes, you can fit up to three on each level. We love the built-in pedestal stand that lifts your cupcakes for attractive display. No need for fancy platters or serving pieces - just open this container to showcase your cupcakes to guests with pride. Made from shatterproof plastic, the carrier contains zero BPA or other toxins too. What’s not to love? It fits the bill for a smaller-scale cute cupcake transportation solution. Key Features - Two-tier display pedestal - Security tabs keep levels tightly stacked - Food-safe nontoxic plastic 3. MrKit Deluxe Cotton Cupcake Carrier - Best Soft Carrier - Capacity: 12 standard cupcakes - Material: Quilted cotton - Dimensions: 10.5 x 10.5 x 4 inches View on Amazon For a soft-sided solution, MrKit's quilted cupcake carrier takes the prize for an ultra durable design. The thick cotton exterior features reinforced stitching at every seam to withstand years of use. Inside, a food-safe PEVA lining helps cupcakes slide right in while protecting against mess or squishing. We love the secure drawstring closure and comfort grip padded handle for easy portability. An inner storage pocket keeps napkins and serving tools handy too. When collapsed, this carrier compacts to just half an inch thin for storage in a drawer or cabinet. But don't let its slim silhouette fool you - it pops back open in seconds while retaining its shape. If you want soft-sided flexibility without sacrificing security, MrKit's carrier fits the bill for safe cupcake transportation and stress-free storage. Key Features - Quilted cotton exterior - PEVA food-safe lining - Reinforced stitching on seams 4. Sweetheart Two-Tier Cupcake Carrier - Best Display - Capacity: 6 jumbo or 12 standard cupcakes - Material: Clear plastic - Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 5 inches View on Amazon Sweetheart Cupcake Carrier’s transparent two-tier design shows off your cupcakes and makes an impressive display. The quality plastic construction safely transports half a dozen cupcakes without mess or damage. We like the snap-tight seal and built-in locking tabs that keep stacked layers secure. Clear sides give a peek at the cupcake goodness within while preventing crushing during transit. Simply lift off the lid to reveal your cupcakes beautifully arranged for serving guests. If you want to showcase cupcakes with pizzazz, Sweetheart’s carrier stacks and transports the goods then transforms into a stunning two layer display. Key Features - Clear sides for visibility - Snap-tight seal - Built-in two tier stand 5. Bellemain Collapsible Cupcake Carrier - Most Versatile - Capacity: 12 standard cupcakes - Material: Quilted nylon - Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 3 inches View on Amazon For versatility, Bellemain’s Collapsible Cupcake Carrier takes the prize. It safely transports a dozen standard cupcakes in a slim, portable design. The quilted nylon exterior features a padded handle and reinforced stitching to retain its shape after folding down slim. Inside, a food-safe lining keeps cupcakes secure and mess-free en route. Once at your destination, a drawstring closure transforms into shoulder straps for hands-free carrying. We love the versatility and convenience! When celebrations wrap up, the carrier collapses completely flat like a satchel for compact storage. Just cinch the drawstring and stash it away til your next event. If you want a carrier for frequent use, Bellemain’s lightweight quilted model folds down slim yet pops back up in seconds when needed again. Key Features - Drawstring converts to backpack straps - Collapses flat for storage - Quilted nylon exterior 6. Pixel Clear Cupcake Carrier - Most Durable - Capacity: 12 standard cupcakes - Material: Clear plastic - Dimensions: 11 x 8 x 3 inches View on Amazon Made from ultra durable plastic, Pixel’s carrier securely transports a dozen standard cupcakes without damage. We like the smart design featuring Individual compartments to prevent mess and squishing. Latching side handles also lock the lid tightly closed for transit. The clear plastic construction allows easy viewing of cupcake contents too. Plus, it easily wipes clean with just soap and water in case of spills. Pixel’s carrier withstands plenty of use thanks to thick BPA-free plastic sides, base, and lid. Just don’t put it in the oven or freezer! For frequent cupcake transport though, Pixel has you covered. Key Features - Made of thick durable plastic - Clear sides for visibility - Locking side compression latches If you need a reusable solution for moving cupcakes often, Pixel’s carrier won't crack or warp over time. 7. KooK 24 Cupcake Carrier - Best Large Capacity - Capacity: 24 standard cupcakes - Material: Durable nylon - Dimensions: 17.5 x 13 inches View on Amazon Transporting treats for a large gathering or event? KooK’s jumbo nylon carrier holds up to two dozen standard sized cupcakes safely. Despite the voluminous interior, the design retains its shape well when fully loaded thanks to thick padded sides. Adjustable drawstring closures on top help compress contents to prevent shifting too. For portability, built-in handles make carrying 24 cupcakes a cinch. Metal grommets reinforce stress points for added durability as well. When party time wraps up, the carrier folds nearly flat for storage in a drawer. Just make sure to let any condensation inside dry first before long term storage. If you cater large events or make cupcakes in high volume, KooK’s spacious carrier hauls the goods without weighing you down. Key Features - Holds up to 24 standard cupcakes - Reinforced handle and stitching - Collapses flat for storage 8. Tuscom Cupcake Carrier - Best Built-in Stand - Capacity: 6 jumbo or 12 standard cupcakes - Material: Plastic - Dimensions: 10.25 x 7.75 x 4.75 inches View on Amazon Tuscom takes the prize for best built-in stand thanks to its transparent carrier with locking kickstand on the base. It safely transports and displays a half dozen cupcakes in clear stackable tiers. We love seeing the cupcakes through the transparent design! The sturdy kickstand props up the base at an attractive angle for serving. Latching side handles also lock the lid securely onto the base. Once at your destination, simply flip up the stand and remove cupcakes layer by layer to retain your decoration intact. If quick setup and pretty presentation are priorities, Tuscom's stand carries your cupcakes hands-free. Key Features - Flip-up built-in stand - Stackable transparent tiers - Lid latches onto base 9. Lovinland Collapsible Cupcake Carrier - Best Budget - Capacity: 18 standard cupcakes - Material: Polyester - Dimensions: 13 x 10 inches View on Amazon On a budget but need to carry quite a few cupcakes? Lovinland’s carrier transports 18 for under $15. It safely encloses standard cupcakes within a quilted polyester exterior and food-safe lining. A drawstring closure and padded handle make toting almost two dozen cupcakes manageable. We appreciate the reinforced stitching throughout for durability when loaded to capacity. Compression straps also prevent bulging sides so cupcakes won’t slide around. Once back home, the carrier folds nearly flat to just one inch thin for drawer storage. If you bake cupcakes frequently for birthdays, church events, school parties and more, Lovinland’s affordable carrier hauls the goods without breaking your budget. Key Features - Holds 18 standard cupcakes - Quilted polyester exterior - Compression straps prevent bulging 10. Home Basix Two-Tier Cupcake Stand and Carrier - Capacity: 6 jumbo or 12 standard cupcakes - Material: BPA-free plastic - Dimensions: 19.5 x 10 x 6 inches View on Amazon HomeBasix offers a two-in-one cupcake carrier that transports your treats then transforms into a decorative two tier stand for serving. The clear plastic lid and base feature locking tabs to securely stack layers during transit. We like that you can see cupcakes through the transparent plastic too. Once at your destination, the base separates into a pedestal stand for display. Simply lift off sections as you serve guests for optimal presentation. When party time wraps up, components nest for compact storage. At under $15, it presents and transports cupcakes beautifully without breaking your budget. Key Features - Two-tier stand built into base - Transparent for visibility - Tab locks for stacking

Find the Best Cupcake Carrier for Your Needs

Transporting cupcakes without smushing requires a quality carrier designed for the task. Before purchasing, consider how many cupcakes you typically need to move and your available storage space. Hard plastic models with individual compartments prevent crushing and mess best. But they take up more room when not in use. Collapsible nylon carriers offer nice flexibility for tight spaces. Just check construction quality so they hold shape when loaded up. For frequent handling, seek thick durable materials over flimsy versions prone to ripping. Also make sure food-safe linings cover all interior surfaces touching treats. With the right carrier in hand, you can confidently bring cupcakes anywhere they’re celebrated without sacrifice to taste or decoration!

Cupcake Carrier Care Tips

To extend the life of your cupcake carrier, follow these care instructions: - Handwash - Clean gently with mild dish soap and water after each use. Don't submerge in water. - Air Dry Properly - Open container and allow it to completely dry before storing to prevent moisture buildup. - Don't Overload - Avoid overstuffing with too many cupcakes which can bend compartments out of shape over time. - Check Food Safety - Don't use carriers featuring cracked plastic or deteriorating liners which can harbor bacteria. - Protect Exteriors - Be gentle setting down nylon models to prevent abrasions and loose threading. - Test Weight First - Before transporting high volume, test carrying comfort of soft-sided models when fully loaded. With proper care, a quality cupcake carrier should last through years of birthday parties, school events, and special treat deliveries!

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best way to load cupcakes into a carrier? Place cupcakes gingerly into compartments frosting side up to prevent smushing decoration. Guide each cupcake in by the liner instead of touching frosting. How do I transport cupcakes in warm weather? Cupcakes with dairy-based frosting can melt in heat. Place a small reusable ice pack inside carrier to keep treats cool. What about large specialty cupcakes? Oversized cupcakes won't fit standard carrier compartments. Use a model with adjustable dividers or a soft-sided carrier to accommodate different sizes. Can I transport other baked goods besides cupcakes? Containers designed specifically for cupcakes best hold that shape of treat. But many models work for similar items like donuts, muffins, or petite cakes.

The Right Carrier Takes Your Cupcakes Further

A purpose-built cupcake carrier enables you to share your delicious creations anywhere without mess or squishing. With a quality carrier matched to your typical quantity and storage needs, transporting fancy frosted treats becomes foolproof. We hope our tested recommendations and carrier care tips help you find the perfect model to take your cupcakes on the go! Read the full article

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soulprompts​:

𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒 (𝐏𝐓. 𝟏)

so, i absolutely love cooking! it’s a passion of mine, i’ve been cooking for my family for years, people seem to find my food edible enough, and i recently found myself unable to cook at all for about a week, resulting in this little list coming into existence! i’m most likely going to make more of these, simply because the dynamics in a kitchen are varied as hell, right? we have romantic couples who cook together as a hobby, there’s professional restaurant kitchen settings, baking oriented stuff, cooking with kids, there’s a LOT to be done w the topic! so these are more for the chaos of someone who cannot boil an egg to save their life, vs. someone who enjoys cooking and is widely considered to be a dab hand at it! DO NOT ADD TO THIS LIST! but i do hope you enjoy it as much as i enjoyed making it!

“ hey, hey, it’s okay! we’ll scrape off the burnt bits! ”

“ here, let me chop the onions, okay? you can dice the peppers and beef; just be sure to do them on separate boards, yeah? ”

“ you… you know the wine was for the stew, don’t you?! ”

“ i swear to you, i don’t know how this happened. i followed every single instruction, word for word! ”

“ taste this and tell me what you think! ”

“ oh my god… this is AMAZING! you should have your own cooking show! ”

“ you’re kidding me! no way this whole thing is vegan! it’s just too good! ”

“ so, um… i might have possibly accidentally tipped the entire jar of cayenne pepper into the soup… and by might have, i mean definitely. ”

“ i think i’m gonna have to ask you to leave the kitchen before you hurt somebody. ”

“ it says here to fold in the eggs… now, tell me, how exactly does one do that? ”

“ i might have over-exaggerated my cooking skills… and blown up the oven. ”

“ look, it sounds gross, but i’m telling you, when it’s cooked right, it’s the best thing ever! ”

“ i lied to my date and now they think i’m this amazing cook when i’m absolutely not, so please, can you spare me the lecture and just teach me how to cook? ”

“ woah, woah, woah… try chopping like this. yeah, that’s it. you won’t chop off your hand this way. ”

“ so, um… how exactly did it manage to stay frozen solid on the inside, but scorch to a crisp on the outside? ”

“ okay, remember when it asked for fifty grams of sugar? yeah. i accidentally used salt. ”

“ well, at least we know the smoke alarms work, right? ”

“ i ruined three knives, i have a roast chicken embedded in my ceiling, my oven officially needs therapy, and so do i! wanna call it quits and order a pizza? ”

“ i swear, you’re one of those kitchen gods who can make ice cubes taste fantastic! ”

“ this is the fun part! take that tenderiser, and beat the absolute crap out of that pile of steaks. ”

“ i’m trying so hard not to judge you right now, but… onion goggles?! ”

“ how on earth did you get pasta sauce on the ceiling? ”

“ you know every single firefighter in town knows my name? and my top three favorite comfort foods to bring each time i trigger the fire alarm? yeah. that’s my culinary reputation. ”

“ hey. it’s okay. this isn’t the first time i’ve burnt dinner. i have taco bell on speed dial. ”

“ sometimes recipes just don’t work out. and that’s okay! what matters is that you tried. ”

“ i didn’t realize it was even possible to burn water! ”

“ ah… i see where you went wrong. the recipe uses paprika. this is chilli powder. ”

“ quit eating the batter, or we’ll have no cupcakes at all! ”

“ no! no way. i’m not tasting anything cooked by you; not since your orange juice gave me food poisoning. ”

“ the last time i tried to cook, my pot roast ended up on fire and put a hole in my dry wall. i had to hang paintings over it until i could refill the crater. ”

“ no, you cannot cook chicken medium-rare. wanna know why? because that means it’s raw. and you’ll end up with food poisoning. and i’ll have to tell you what a moron you were to even think that was an acceptable thing to do in the first place. ”

“ i thought you teaching me how to cook would be all soft and friendly, like the great british bake-off! but it’s more like hell’s kitchen. ”

“ no tears in my kitchen, thank you! ”

“ six fires in three hours is your personal best! only problem is, we’re making fruit salad… ”

“ i understand that it’s meant to be salted caramel, but… exactly how much salt did you use?! ”

𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒 (𝐏𝐓. 𝟏)

so, i absolutely love cooking! it's a passion of mine, i've been cooking for my family for years, people seem to find my food edible enough, and i recently found myself unable to cook at all for about a week, resulting in this little list coming into existence! i'm most likely going to make more of these, simply because the dynamics in a kitchen are varied as hell, right? we have romantic couples who cook together as a hobby, there's professional restaurant kitchen settings, baking oriented stuff, cooking with kids, there's a LOT to be done w the topic! so these are more for the chaos of someone who cannot boil an egg to save their life, vs. someone who enjoys cooking and is widely considered to be a dab hand at it! DO NOT ADD TO THIS LIST! but i do hope you enjoy it as much as i enjoyed making it!

" hey, hey, it's okay! we'll scrape off the burnt bits! "

" here, let me chop the onions, okay? you can dice the peppers and beef; just be sure to do them on separate boards, yeah? "

" you... you know the wine was for the stew, don't you?! "

" i swear to you, i don't know how this happened. i followed every single instruction, word for word! "

" taste this and tell me what you think! "

" oh my god... this is AMAZING! you should have your own cooking show! "

" you're kidding me! no way this whole thing is vegan! it's just too good! "

" so, um... i might have possibly accidentally tipped the entire jar of cayenne pepper into the soup... and by might have, i mean definitely. "

" i think i'm gonna have to ask you to leave the kitchen before you hurt somebody. "

" it says here to fold in the eggs... now, tell me, how exactly does one do that? "

" i might have over-exaggerated my cooking skills... and blown up the oven. "

" look, it sounds gross, but i'm telling you, when it's cooked right, it's the best thing ever! "

" i lied to my date and now they think i'm this amazing cook when i'm absolutely not, so please, can you spare me the lecture and just teach me how to cook? "

" woah, woah, woah... try chopping like this. yeah, that's it. you won't chop off your hand this way. "

" so, um... how exactly did it manage to stay frozen solid on the inside, but scorch to a crisp on the outside? "

" okay, remember when it asked for fifty grams of sugar? yeah. i accidentally used salt. "

" well, at least we know the smoke alarms work, right? "

" i ruined three knives, i have a roast chicken embedded in my ceiling, my oven officially needs therapy, and so do i! wanna call it quits and order a pizza? "

" i swear, you're one of those kitchen gods who can make ice cubes taste fantastic! "

" this is the fun part! take that tenderiser, and beat the absolute crap out of that pile of steaks. "

" i'm trying so hard not to judge you right now, but... onion goggles?! "

" how on earth did you get pasta sauce on the ceiling? "

" you know every single firefighter in town knows my name? and my top three favorite comfort foods to bring each time i trigger the fire alarm? yeah. that's my culinary reputation. "

" hey. it's okay. this isn't the first time i've burnt dinner. i have taco bell on speed dial. "

" sometimes recipes just don't work out. and that's okay! what matters is that you tried. "

" i didn't realize it was even possible to burn water! "

" ah... i see where you went wrong. the recipe uses paprika. this is chilli powder. "

" quit eating the batter, or we'll have no cupcakes at all! "

" no! no way. i'm not tasting anything cooked by you; not since your orange juice gave me food poisoning. "

" the last time i tried to cook, my pot roast ended up on fire and put a hole in my dry wall. i had to hang paintings over it until i could refill the crater. "

" no, you cannot cook chicken medium-rare. wanna know why? because that means it's raw. and you'll end up with food poisoning. and i'll have to tell you what a moron you were to even think that was an acceptable thing to do in the first place. "

" i thought you teaching me how to cook would be all soft and friendly, like the great british bake-off! but it's more like hell's kitchen. "

" no tears in my kitchen, thank you! "

" six fires in three hours is your personal best! only problem is, we're making fruit salad... "

" i understand that it's meant to be salted caramel, but... exactly how much salt did you use?! "

[bl-bracket]

Round 3: Nozue and Togawa First Kiss (Old Fashion Cupcake) vs Kinn and Porsche First Kiss (Kinnporsche: The Series)

[Submitted Reasons Under Cut]

Nozue and Togawa First Kiss: "This kiss is ridiculously hot and is a culmination of so much that’s been simmering beneath the surface for the entire show up to that point. Togawa has been pining so hard for Nozue for so long that when Nozue gives him a glimmer of hope and then tries to leave, everything he’s been bottling up comes surging out. Kimura Tatsunari exudes a level of desperate lustfulness in this scene that’s as intense as anything I’ve seen in any genre. We’re all familiar with the idea that people look at a person’s mouth when they want to kiss them, but Togawa looks at Nozue’s mouth like he dreams about it every night and sees it every time he closes his eyes. No wonder he feels a need to stick his thumb in there. Takeda Kouhei also communicates so much in this scene. Nozue is shocked and confused but he can’t help but respond to Togawa’s kisses. You can see the gears turning—and refusing to turn—as he tries to make sense of what’s happening—and keeps kissing Togawa back even though he still can’t process it. Togawa’s declaration, “I’ve been trying to seduce you, with everything I have,” is the cherry on top."

Kinn and Porsche First Kiss: "I've never seen this level of chemistry before. The kiss is such a good kiss, a bit hesitant but very sensual. It feels real but the best type of real"