#hippy resurgence

[thedepressedjuggalette]

We are going to have to become the Counter Culture starting now, but we are going to have to Gate Keep it to keep out the Republicans, 3rd Party Voters, and people who refuse to vote. Hell let's have a list of names to block when it comes to these motherfuckers. You fucks ruined any chance we had towards progress. You all don't get to be part of the rebellion.

To start with we need to be a bit like Doomsday Preppers in the fact we need to start saving canned foods to ensure we don't starve because of the Republicans.

Secondly we need to learn how to sew and/or settle for a very rugged look - think old school Goth and Punk.

Let's keep our hair short. Fuck Republican Norms.

Air purifiers. Shits gonna get toxic up in this bitch because Republicans hate science, speaking of which let's all learn a bit of science while we can, read banned books too!

Gardening is another thing, but only do so if you have the means, and remember to share with your fellow rebels.

The Goth, Hippy and Punk cultures are going to be coming back with a vengeance. As they say, there is always a resurgence with culture, but I doubt they meant it like this.

The first cultural rebellion was the Romantic Literature Era. The second was the Gothic Literature Era. Let's out do every single counter culture and then some.

Let's make counter culture history with this shit.

Get involved in local politics. Start helping people when you can.

Hell go #vanlife if you have to. Do what you can. But remember, get involved in local politics and local rebellions.

Blast Kendrick Lamar's Alright at full volume.

Don't let your kid be forced to go to religious institutions where they'll be forced to put up with Republican bullshit.

Become ungovernable.

Don't go out silently into the night.

Go out like a rabid hyena that is on LSD and Crack.

But most importantly, get involved with local politics. Let's chip away Republicans and their shit values. Vandalize their shitty religious institutions.

Religion was never meant to mix with politics. Let's force them out of it.

[icaruseater]

2025 Trend Predictions

Those wallets that attach to your phone become hugely popular for women, to the point where people will speculate if purses in general are going out of style (they’re not).

Hippie “stomp clap” folk music OR Imagine Dragons-type music makes a resurgence

People stop whining about how dating sucks now and start taking matters into their own hands by doing more IRL events: speed dating, matchmaking, etc. Like dating apps, it’s initially judged and seen as “cringe” before catching on

Move over, matcha: the newest mainstream drink fascination will be the delicious thai tea. They have so much in common already: an iconic color, rich flavor, originating from East Asia, where they’re already popular in their respective countries. 

A smoothie as a meal becomes super popular again - “I don’t have an ED! It's just convenient.” (or, with the way things are going, people might not even outwardly deny having an ED)

“Doomsday prepper” mentality goes mainstream, people will be very keen on learning apocalyptic survival skills and jarring things

 Old fashioned YouTube style challenge videos come back: stuff like chubby bunny, cinnamon challenge, and the ice bucket challenge

 Among conversations about “the death of the it girl” we have our first monocultural “it-boy” we’ve had in years

 An increasing interest in print media- more zines? (please let this be true)

Customized, personalized pizza becomes big. Videos like “did you guys know that you don't have to put tomato sauce on your pizza? You can use any sauce you want! I just used buffalo ranch, it's a m a z i n g, you have to try this!”

People care a lot more about having “chic” cutlery/houseware

Chewing tobacco, AKA dip or chew, becomes BIG (though Zyns have been on the Bubbling Under Trend Charts for a while)

More BS conspiracy theories, allowing for more people to parade as pseudo intellectuals

Coffee, toffee, and caramel scents carry on the gourmand trend in fragrance

The “it-bag” is from Burberry or a similar brand, as quiet luxury continues to reign

No one cares about Thanksgiving or most festivities, people come online to complain about how no one cares about Thanksgiving or most festivities anymore

Worrying about if you’re getting enough electrolytes will become a “thing”

 Everyone reads my stuff and thinks it's great :D

[stupidlittlespirit]

I've got a brainworm that won't leave me alone, and I just want to share it with you bc i feel like you'd get it (I'll keep it as brief as I can).

So I'm 32, born in early 90s, and as most ppl tend to do, I remember certain parts of my childhood fondly: for instance, I was obsessed with female pop bands like Play, No Secrets, etc, and the aesthetic of the time that I remember was like all things cyber, powder blue and shiny chrome and such.

And when I imagine my own little reader for Ford specifically, I scale the age back to "born in early 80s" so they'd be in their 30s when he comes back out of the portal. I can just imagine him being utterly baffled, mystified, and bamboozled by them explaining the late 90s/early 00s fascination with technology and aliens, and the odd resurgence of the 60s flower power aesthetic that happened.

And him just walking in on them jamming out to some pop-py song with Mabel, who probably LOVES the glittery girly vibes of the whole decade. He'd probably be caught between being amused at them bonding with his niece and being strangely attracted to them as they shake their ass lmao

I know we've maybe exhausted the whole "Ford with a younger s/o" thing, but i still like it. The options are almost limitless 🧐

Oh my god, imagine him helping Mabel blow up those god forsaken inflatable sofas LMAOOOOOO I can picture him quite carefully critiquing the perceived 'futuristic' fashion, too. He'd be very quick to be like "no one would ever dare to wear something this gaudy, I mean chrome? Really?"

He'd probably quite enjoy the 60's type stuff. It would remind him of his youth, even if he didn't care that much for all the hippie stuff.

The 00s songs are THE best tbh. For me, I'd be on the aux with Dizzee Rascal or Scissor Sisters haha. 100% would jam out to them so loudly he'd come up from the lab and be like "I have that whole place soundproofed and I can still hear every lyric, what the hell are you doing up here?!" only to find you fucking about to Bonkers or whatever lmao

Introducing him to stuff he has no knowledge of would be a lot of fun. Although R is ageless in the main stuff, I'll do some side bits where the topic comes up because it has so much comedic value that it's hard to resist. I talked the other about him hearing super sexualised lyrics and being completely embarrassed by them, and the 00s are well known for being very explicit sometimes. There's something SO fucking funny about imagining introducing him to Pussycat Dolls or those classic Justin Timberlake songs. I think he'd enjoy them, not least for getting to see you dance, but also because they're bangers so how could he not?

[porcelainpistol]

i think due to it's resurgence and popularity with teens, a lot of modern scemos are more into scenecore over traditional scene or emo. i think this is because they weren't actually there during the first wave, surrounded by peers, and therefore don't have memory to base things off of

as sites like myspace, vampirefreaks, and photobucket have gone down or deleted photos from that era, it's more and more difficult to find examples. the first wave was also during a transitional period from printed photos to digital. this was also at the birth of "social media," where photos of yourself were expected to be your pfp. (and they weren't called pfps lol.) thus, all of the remaining photos from that era were ones folks would specifically take to put on myspace, in digital format. folks joke about going through family photo albums and seeing first wave scemo grandparents, but that's not as likely specifically because of this

so what a modern audience sees is a very conflated form of the subculture based on curated pics, and the people who had popular accounts, and therefore their pics were the most shared and salvaged. but that also means these curated pics are taken as the reality, and end-all-be-all guideline on scemo fashion, when really there's lots of different facets to it. and narrowing it down to a specific checklist unfortunately means some nuance is lost, and it unfortunately gets a little uh... costume-y? i don't mean that offensively, bear with me

let's use 60s/70s hippies as an example. i'll show some pics of contemporary folks dressing like they're hippies, then some authentic photos (some from woodstock.) a modern comparison is "boho (bohemian)" aesthetic

these are contemporary:

these are retro:

you can see in the contemporary pics what they were going for. you can tell "oh that's supposed to be a hippie," but hopefully you can see where there's a lot of focus is on what everyone thinks a "hippie" looks like. all except one of the folks with long hair in the contemporary pics have a forehead band or bandana. you can see in the vintage pics some things that became part of what everyone thinks a "hippie" looks like, like headbands on the forehead (only worn by three out of at least seven folks with long hair), fringed clothing, chunky jewelry, and vests, but on closer inspection you can tell there's something more natural about the genuine photos

this is what i mean by "costume-y," but i don't mean like... spirit halloween. genuine effort was made, and there's nothing wrong with the actual contemporary looks. but when directly compared, it seems like the contemporary ones had a checklist, and are "costumes" in homage to the vintage ones. if someone were to see anyone in the contemporary pics in daily life today, they'd likely just assume they're "boho" or "hipster." in this way, the homage to hippie fashion has become something new unto itself

my point with all of this is scemo doesn't have an actual checklist to hit, although there's definitely popular staples - big teased and/or straightened hair, sideswept bangs, and thick eyeliner being some of them - but it's partial inclusion of staples that make something scemo, not all of them all at once, and then some things folks think are staples aren't inherently necessary, like band/cartoon shirts, coontails, (knee-high) converse, or kandi. don't get me wrong, those things were popular. i just mean there's more to scemo than those things

[vayperwaive]

"My body is a tomb, yet it is full of flowers."

It's so weird to me how most of this week was full of fear and anxiety. Wondering if I should hide who I really am or live loud and proud in defiance.

All it took was a single art exhibit to somehow change my entire mindset.

The Portland Art Museum currently has a 60's Psychedelic Art Exhibit, consisting of posters and clothing from that era. Since it was the 1st Thursday of the month, I got to go see it for free.

I expected a simple "walk in, admire the art, and leave" experience like I did with the Sneakers and French Art exhibits earlier this year. I didn't expect what I saw to reach so far deep into me and pull out a side of me I thought had been beaten down into nothingness long ago.

I felt high without any use of drugs. I felt disconnected and yet more firmly grounded than ever. I felt...free.

It led me to spending the rest of my night listening to 60's psychedelic rock, researching Hippies/60's counterculture and reading up on Woodstock, thinking of scenarios where in response to the future we're heading towards, that very same counterculture/hippie movement had a major resurgence. Imagining what a "Woodstock in 2025" would look like. Wishing I personally had lived during that time of history yet knowing I can only partially experience it all in the articles and documentaries and music that we have access to.

It reminded me though of something.

Now, more than ever, we need love. To love and be loved.

I can never be a proper Hippie Girl, but that won't stop me from appreciating those who were, at one point in time, walking this very Earth, loving and being loved, with none truly knowing the full extent of how historical it would all be. With not a single soul knowing that way off in the future of 2024, the message would reach some random 28 year old trans girl living in Portland, Oregon. Nobody knowing how it would resonate with someone they'd never meet.

So to everyone reading this, please, I implore you to find your "Summer Of Love". No matter how big or small.

And be sure to wear some flowers in your hair~

[jer-tan]

We actually have Gen X to also blame for the grubbiness of men in the 90s and the 2000s because it was rebellion against the facade of sophistication, glam, neon, and clean cut look for the 80s. The rise of grunge and alternative, as well as the reemergence of punk and gritter metal (counterculture in general) brought grit and dirt to style and trends (coupled with heroine chic). And people forgot to bath.

Oh yeah there was the resurgence of 60/70s hippie styles that helped too.

[zephywolf0]

generally from what i noticed the life cycle of a subculture tends to be this:

- subculture emerges, sometimes out of a trend but most often out of convenience and necessity (working clothes, hand-me downs, DIY clothes), most often out of marginalized groups, POC, immigrants, the working class: the members recognise one another from a distance and find safety in each other

- people outside of the initial group benefitting from subculture think subculture is cool, make an effort to join

- subculture gains media coverage, is recognised as counter-culture by most (these two points can be swapped around)

- an effort is made to break up the subculture, subculture most often fizzles out or severely dwindles in numbers

- subculture has a resurgence in a decade or few made mostly of members that did not originate it, sometimes introducing new ideologies, worldviews and class (that's how one gets nazi punks and rich hippies)

- subculture once again dwindles to be associated with its resurgence instead of its original purpose and members, possibly gaining another resurgence in the future

technically any smaller group of people within a larger society can be named a subculture, be it leftists in a primarily right wing country, hardcore conservatives in a country that's mostly left etc. but here I'm referring specifically to subcultures that people associate with the world "counter culture" with a certain code of appearance, a music scene and such

that's not to say all of them go through this life cycle, there are some the ideologies of which don't really change

i think why subculture feels different now is because online a lot of it is consolidated into one label, being "alternative", which is very different to what we associate with the term because of the sheer volume and variety of members and the fact that whether you want to or not, you will be labelled as such whether by "mainstream" people or people who self identity as alt anyway. a lot of people today, especially young people, consider the dress and music before they consider the political implications of what they're signing up for and it's making the entire concept feel different. I've seen so many young people who identify as punk while berating those that are "weird" or less privileged and listening to decisively unpunk music (I don't mean uwaaah not hardcore enuf i mean like racist bands and such)

not everyone though as i have met and talked to dedicated people who still try to carry on the original meaning of the term they've chosen to identify with

this is why i don't think it's bad that new members come and go and new groups of people join AS LONG as it doesn't make the community unsafe for the original group. if one agrees with the message they're spreading i believe it's generally good for the community they're entering and allows the message to keep living.

[theglamorouslife123]

The Evolution of Denim: A Timeless Fashion Staple

Denim, a fabric that has been around for centuries, has evolved from humble workwear to a fashion staple that transcends trends. Its versatility, durability, and timeless appeal have made it a wardrobe essential for people of all ages and genders.

The origins of denim can be traced back to the 18th century in Nîmes, France, where it was first woven as a sturdy, durable fabric for sailors' pants. The fabric's name is derived from "serge de Nîmes," meaning "serge of Nîmes." Denim quickly gained popularity among workers in various industries due to its strength and durability.

In the 19th century, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis revolutionized denim by adding metal rivets to the pockets of their work pants, creating the iconic jeans that we know and love today. These jeans were designed to withstand the rigors of manual labor and quickly became a staple for miners, cowboys, and other working-class individuals.

Throughout the 20th century, denim continued to evolve and adapt to changing fashion trends. In the 1950s, jeans became a symbol of rebellion and youth culture, with iconic figures like James Dean and Marlon Brando popularizing the look. In the 1960s and 1970s, denim was embraced by the hippie movement, with flared jeans and patchwork denim jackets becoming popular styles.

In recent decades, denim has experienced a resurgence in popularity, with designers and fashion brands experimenting with new silhouettes, washes, and treatments. From distressed jeans to high-waisted mom jeans, there is a denim style to suit every taste and occasion.

Denim's versatility has made it a staple in both casual and formal wardrobes. Jeans can be paired with a t-shirt and sneakers for a relaxed look or dressed up with a blazer and heels for a more sophisticated outfit. Denim jackets and denim shirts are also popular choices, adding a touch of cool to any ensemble.

In addition to its fashion appeal, denim has also become a symbol of sustainability and ethical consumption. Many denim brands are now committed to using sustainable materials, reducing their environmental impact, and ensuring fair labor practices.

As denim continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: its timeless appeal and versatility. Whether you're a denim enthusiast or simply looking for a reliable wardrobe staple, there's no denying the enduring charm of this iconic fabric.

[the-temperance]

The dog and bone vintage store was a retro blast from the past with hand picked tote bags, flannel shirts, bandanas, cargo work trousers (Including their best seller; tweed jackets.) There prices may range from £5-£250 depending on the quality, condition and rarity of the item as all is hand selected there are rare items that may be missed by a commercial charity shop worker due to a small hole that may not decrease the value in accordance with the rarity.

They target an older demographic, supplying authentic vintage goods they would have enjoyed in their youth. However they also hold a wide appeal to a younger generation due to the resurgence of 80-90s fashion.

Dog & Bone use social media as there main source of advertisement such as : Instagram ( @Dog&BoneVintage ) and( https://www.facebook.com/share/8d8V1qK23sCeeALG ) ; York tourist guides; website and online shopping (£2.99 UK shipping). They are located within a high traffic area notably next to a Van Gogh exhibit and the York castle museum. - 28 Castlegate, York YO1 9RP -

In my opinion Bog and Bone vintage was reasonably priced and possessed a comfortable and “hippie” aesthetic made you not want to leave. However I found the women’s sections lacking in interest compared to the male selection restricting there choice market.

[midnight1404]

Wip wenesday: The offspring chapter 6

here is already wenesday, so have this crumbs for now lol

Something he got to enjoy to with this second body and life even if he didn’t tell no one about it, is the advantage that gives him be the tallest and biggest person of the room anywhere he goes, because even within with his team and the few na’vi he got to be face to face, the others always had to lift their gaze to met his (standing or kneeling), it help him feel in control even when in his job, control is pretty often non-existent. 

The first time he saw the prisoner through the cameras in her cell, Miles felt small in the most literal sense of the word, comparing himself to her though the woman was sitting on the floor with crossed legs and eyes closed, humming a melody that Quaritch never heard before. But he didn’t allowed himself to set that feeling  in his mind, making his first thought about her being:

What ugly bitch.  And he thought it with complete honesty, because the Tupani woman is not as graceful or attractive as her alien relatives… Or young. Like in his first life: Miles never met an elder na’vi till this woman; The ones he always laid his eyes on in their few and rushed encounters were always young, without any imperfection such as wrinkles or gray hairs like this so-called war master has. It’s a little bit sad, he was starting to believe the stupid tales a lot of the RDA soldiers love to chant about the immortality of the aliens, the immortality of bodies like his. No growing old, no rotting, no death. 

He didn’t eat anything that day, skipping lunch as dinner, passing all the time he could in his room with Spider or Sully as silent companions (or what Sully considers to be silent), reading the papers and archives the human encyclopedia of Walker sent him through his holopad. Quaritch almost let out a dry laugh the moment he received a lot of V-logs titled Na’vi civilizations: The Tupani that couldn’t be from anyone else that Augustine herself, with her radiant short red mane and cold eyes staring at the fucking camera while saying her hippie shit or at least that’s how he believes the v-logs are, he didn’t watch them… yet. 

He ignored Sully’s intends of get information from him, partly due his custom of keep information from himself but also partly because the Colonel wasn’t capable of take the bad taste in his mouth about the girl and Lo’ak staying here, making Spider acting like a sneaky confident while the corporal as father of family ( if we can call that a family Miles thinks anytime the image of the trio together resurges from the deepest corners of his brain like a premonition that leaves him with a throbbing headache) so he decided make Sully paid for it, putting him out of the serious business, knowing his corporal hated more than nothing be out of the party. 

When he received the first call from Wainfleet in middle of the second interrogation session, Miles ignored it, thinking in disconnect his communicator to his team to be capable of just focus in what was happening in the room with Sully’s girl and the woman because even if isn’t the great thing, he knows that things will have to be slow in this case, and taking out his pride, he has to admit it, Dollie is doing it really good, in just one try, she showed she isn’t naive and unaware as Jake (or himself) likes to believe, something that gives her power, and Quaritch asks himself if the girl’s aware of it. But moments later, he receives another call, this time from Sully.

“Sir, I think you would like to see something in the central courtyard…” Sully continues talking but the static makes his words inaudible.

So against his will, Miles leaves Walker in charge and starts his long walk to the nearest base’s exit while he murmurs for himself all the insults he can imagine and his steps resounding as the boots hit the floor furiously. When he gets to the central courtyard a zone (a place  near the landing zone, just fifty meters of distance) where the construction and expansion still in process what also makes it their most weak point, as he advances towards Lyle, who has his hand lifted to Quaritch and Jake that is kneeling in middle of the circle made by the workers around an object he can’t disguises. Quaritch notices how dry the ground is as he listens to the crunch of the dirt, reminding him of Walker mentioning one time about a period of drought on this part of the forest for months. 

“What is the fuss about?” The Colonel says to Wainfleet as he puts his hand on the man’s shoulder.

“Me and Sully were doing our rounds as normal,” Wainfleet explains, pushing some men to open the way. “Till we hear one of the workers yell,” 

[theseventhoffrostfall]

I'm sure it's been pointed out already that there was a y2k-era subculture that essentially died in its crib.

Like, whichever wakizachi is more embarrassing has since claimed that the Matrix was a trans allegory, which is an impressively low-effort bit of revisionism. It's actually along the same philosophy as a few other movies that came out around the time, most notably Fight Club.

It was the end of the 90's. The Cold War was over, the crime rate had been plummeting for decades, and the panic about AIDS and crack were slipping down the cultural memory hole. there wasn't really any looming, credible threat to any upper-middle class American kid from looking forward a safe, stable, stifling life. So there were stirrings of this resurgent hippy attitude that The Man wants to control you and keep you buying furniture on credit and working in a generic cubicle forever; like this odd sort of tough guy empowerment fantasy arose of people rising up against their stable and structured lives to embrace some shallow and short-sighted anarchistic fantasy.

Alright, that part's hardly unique to this movement, but it was notably in reaction not to any perceived or claimed oppression, but from an utter lack of it or anything else that makes a boring, safe life a non-decided outcome. Of course, we know how this goes. Not everything can be blamed on 9/11, but it was the first major event that broke that particular cultural hypnosis.

Now it's kind of absurd looking back (hence why Washedupzachi is changing the narrative on the Matrix, among other reasons) from nearly a quarter-century of wars, plagues, terror attacks, natural disasters, race riots, rapid cultural and social upheaval due to vast telecommunication networks, Taylor Swift albums, and renewed nuclear sabre-rattling. As we could all write whole volumes attesting to, that kind of tough independent badass fantasy person immediately starts shrieking for their life to return to safety and stability as soon as something actually disrupts it, and so none of the equally-embarassing subcultures (or even more embarrassing resurgences of preexisting ones) quite included this existential hatred of normalcy.

[hccn-overseer]

Issue 20, 8/30/2023 - The Overseer

Issue Masterpost About the Overseer

Updates on the Incident

By Azure

Recently, there have been many developments in the Incident with DocM77, Grian and Scar. Here is all that has happened thus far:

Due to a prank Doc pulled on Grian and Mumbo, causing one of Mumbo's vault doors to be damaged, the latter joined forces with Grian and Scar, forming the Buttercups, as the flower is toxic to goats. Their headquarters was a hippie style campsite with a pet sniffer. Doc would later form an alliance with RenDog.

 Additionally, two individuals known as Poultry Man and HotGuy showed their support for Grian and Scar by putting thousands of chickens in the Perimeter. Doc would later push back by putting thousands of chickens in Grian’s base, and decorating Scarland with Dragon Eggs.

The Buttercups then began to make plans to get revenge, with Grian building a “Live Laugh Love” sign on the walls of the Perimeter, causing Doc to decorate Grian’s base with Dragon Eggs. Both parties began building robots in case a battle were to ensue, and Doc built flying TNT cannons shaped like butterflies. Pearl built a dragon out of the Dragon Eggs.

Ren and Doc ended up attempting to spy on a Buttercup meeting but were found out, causing the Bot Battle to take place. Doc won after the Buttercups’ Bot backfired and was unable to do substantial damage to Doc���s Bot. Ren and Doc then proceeded to activate the TNT cannons, and the Buttercups rushed to sabotage the machines. They were successful, with minimal damage caused.

Furthermore, Ren and Doc attempted to explode the Buttercups’ campsite, causing them to relocate into a new base located in a cherry tree. At this point, Grian made the decision to cover the Perimeter in grass, a feat requiring over two thousand blocks of grass and dirt. 

Many people have pointed out that the motivational quotes were set to play near the Perimeter, with phrases such as, “This is the Goat’s world, you just live in it,” and “To make our great goat leader proud, never forget to Grind, Optimize and Thrive.”

The process of covering the Perimeter took over twelve hours, as they decided to terraform the area in addition to covering it. They were able to recruit the help of Gem, Impulse, Etho, False, Joe Hills, and Iskall, making it one of the largest collaborative projects on the server in recent months.

The Perimeter now blends into the surrounding landscape, safe for the flagpole, aided by the terraforming and the added trees, supplied by Xisuma. Once their task was complete, the Buttercups disbanded, recognizing it as the climax to the Incident.

Doc has since uncovered the Perimeter, and is making plans to get revenge on the Buttercups and their accomplices.

Now onto other news under the cut!

This Week At The Overseer HQ: Interior Makeover and Volunteer Work

By Lydia

The Overseer Headquarters has recently undergone a new interior makeover, with brighter paints for the walls and a collection of retro-future style furniture in red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and purple for the sofas, chairs, tables, and lighting. The staff originally wanted to change the style of the office due to the Server’s players taking on a resurgence of a 1970s fashion trend, but had later revealed that the real reason for the makeover was simply a need for a more invigorating workspace. In order to renovate the inside of the office, a few of the staff members managed to land a spot on a television show on HGTV with a professional interior design team. They took the chance to imitate all of the clients they had previously seen on the show, with every small complaint being blown up to greater proportions for the sake of entertaining television. They also spent the majority of that time attempting to convince the beleaguered show staff to wait on them hand and foot with very little success.

After the television excursion, The Overseer staff has also been sending its members to perform volunteer work over the past several weeks. With the ongoing influx of new Citizens, a large portion of the staff members have been spending their daytime outside of the Newspaper Office at the Hermit Citizen Orientation Office. Our staff members have assisted the very small orientation team in printing Citizen I.D. cards, distributing maps of the Server, giving out Shulker boxes of starter supplies, assisting in customizing communication devices, and answering frequently asked questions about the Server’s customs and environment. These questions often cover rudimentary introductory questions, such as the status of keeping one’s inventory on upon death, the most populated biomes, an overview of the Server’s clubs and affiliations, whether the Server is welcoming or hostile towards hybrids, and whether the Citizen count is high enough to qualify as a village, town, or city. According to our staff, they have enjoyed all of the free catering of buffet breakfasts and an endless supply of donuts provided to all workers and volunteers of the Orientation Office. This is by far the most favorable perk of helping out. The worst part of the job is the paperwork, specifically because many new Citizens do not like to reveal their species to the office, and will often give a placeholder for the category. While this is understandable, it is very likely that the records show a significantly higher population of non-hybrid humans on the Server than there really are.

While this stint of volunteer work has been helpful to both new Citizens as well as the orientation services workers, the real reason that the staff of The Overseer has been present here is due to the requirement to perform 200 hours of community service, in addition to cleaning up the mess they had made in preparation for MCC. While Hermitcraft does not operate on having a department to handle misconduct and will not do so in the future, the majority of the shop owners in The Shopping District had come to the conclusion that The Overseer staff should compensate the Server for the disruptive and rampageous mess leading up to MCC. This had resulted in almost all of the shops in the district having their wares recklessly broken and workspaces cluttered and trashed. The Overseer staff had agreed to clean and volunteer on the condition that they all receive very high discounts at all of the shops that had been affected by the MCC carousing.

Due to the staff dividing their time doing administrative work outside of the office, the newspapers over the past few weeks have been noticeably thinner. Someone attempted to ask the rats to take over some of the articles for them to no avail, as the rats would rather spend their time ordering and eating pizza and playing cards with each other than fill in for the writers and editors of the newspaper. The cats, on the other hand, have been given automatic pet feeding bowls and water dispensers, as well as having a staff member come in every few days to clean their litter boxes. They have also figured out how to turn on the large printer in order to preserve their favorite sunning spot.

This month marks the fifth month that The Overseer has been an active organization, and next week, staff members state that they will be able to celebrate sitting at the “Big Kids Table” upon reaching their twenty-first issue. Our staff hopes that you have had a very entertaining and relaxing week and would like to thank everyone who has been supporting and reading the newspaper.

Affiliate Summaries

by Roo (Not Pearl)

GoodTimesWithScar: When not running a theme park, being a master door, or decreasing the local horse population from the skies (in disguise), Scar is well known to ordain horse marriages and divorces.

Grian: The realistic Mumbo has spread. Quick, become bird scientists.

Joe Hills: (McJoenalds) Joe Hills?

Pearlescentmoon: I hope I'm invited to Soup Group Saturday.

Weather Report

By Lydia

Temperatures are represented using Celsius. Sorry, Americans!

Wednesday: Temperatures will reach a high of 24 degrees and a low of 12 degrees. Skies will be stormy throughout the entire day and clear up during the early evening hours.

Thursday: Temperatures will reach a high of 40 degrees and a low of 31 degrees. Skies will be partly cloudy with high winds.

Friday: Temperatures will reach a high of 43 degrees and a low of 32 degrees. Skies will be clear throughout the day and evening.

Saturday: Temperatures will reach a high of 44 degrees and a low of 32 degrees. Skies will be mostly cloudy throughout the day but clear up during the afternoon.

Sunday: Temperatures will reach a high of 40 degrees and a low of 29 degrees. Skies will stay clear throughout the morning and become cloudy during the afternoon.

Monday: Temperatures will reach a high of 45 degrees and a low of 32 degrees. Skies will be clear throughout the entire day.

Tuesday: Temperatures will reach a high of 44 degrees and a low of 30 degrees. Skies will be rainy throughout most of the day.

Wednesday: Temperatures will reach a high of 42 degrees and a low of 28 degrees. Skies will be cloudy throughout the day with a high chance of scattered showers throughout the morning.

Astrology Corner: Haiku Scopes

By Corundumcat

Have you been feeling without guidance? Do you look at your birthday, look up your star sign, and wonder, “Will I feel like Haikuing?” “Am I going to embrace my inner Joe Hills?” Don’t worry, here at The Overseer, we can help you.*

Aries:

Single testament,  shall a relax, enjoy help in spite of the the

Taurus:

Freezing eventide then a ready, dry pen runs after the dolphin

Gemini:

Tedious fountain A mad, elephant sneers betrayed by the salt

Cancer:

Baking christmastide A british, cute lion stings into the turtle

Leo:

Semiarid leap A fallow, playful deer feeds under the giraffe

Virgo:

Ungroomed wintertime An old, keen crocodile flies in spite of the queen

Libra:

Snow-white aurora A little, fine biscuit feeds whilst watching the friend

Scorpio:

Covered eventide A big, intense shark waddles at the perfect salt

Sagittarius:

Glorious leaping An intimate, dry friend barks by the flamingo

Capricorn:

Wooded damp hillside A frightened, spruce rabbit looks in spite of the stone

Aquarius:

Breezy summertime A female, gorgeous deer stings enjoying the rat

Pisces: 

Magical winter A normal, loathsome rat sneers hippopotamus

All star signs:

Sandy dunes sand dunes A nocturnal dunes paddles at the perfect dunes

*Ignore how blatantly specific these are. Nothing bad will happen to you. 

Lost and Found

By Lydia

All of the following items have been brought to The Overseer staff’s office for safekeeping until they are claimed. If you recognize one of these items as yours, please visit us to receive your items, or contact us at lostandfound@thehermitnews.org*. Lost items will be sent to Twinkly Trash if not picked up after two weeks. Thank you! *Not a real email address.

Item 1: A french horn This french horn was found outside of Joe Hills’ pinball machine and appears to have been there for quite a long time. It was found covered in table salt.

Item 2: A box of refrigerator magnets This box contains magnets depicting various postage stamps from different locations around Canada and South America in no particular order. They appear to be newly made and were found in a small wooden box painted to look like a sunset.

Item 3: A hobby horse This hobby horse is made entirely out of wood, with the head carved in the style of a chess knight. It was found several blocks away from Cub’s museum and has various numbers and letters written on it, presumably those of chess board tiles.

Item 4: A rubber band ball This rubber band ball is quite large, with a diameter of 5 inches. The rubber bands vary in size and color and appear to have been accumulated over several months.

Item 5: An apron that says, “World’s Worst Cook” While we cannot speculate on who would accurately fit its description, this newly made apron was found hanging up near the entrance to The Shopping District. It is white with bold, black lettering in Comic Sans font.

Item 6: A series of colorful tote bags These bags were found near Gem’s Elven Village and depict various types of fruit drawn in a cartoon style over pastel backgrounds. They appear to be made only about a week and a half ago.

Item 7: Two Lime Shulker Boxes The first box contains dragon eggs painted to resemble dragon fruits. The second box contains several realistic cakes created and decorated in the style of life-sized dragon eggs. They are made in the flavor red velvet and vanilla ice cream. Both of their respective items are very nicely detailed.

Note: Lost items will be sent to Twinkly Trash Trade if not picked up after two weeks

Fun and Games

This week's fun and games are brought to you once again by Lydia and Azure!

Word Search and Crossword by Lydia

Brain Teasers by Azure

And that's all for this week! Thank you for reading, and have a wonderful week!

[derekjarmanlifework]

Jarman's early life and career

Derek Jarman, born on January 31, 1942, navigated his formative years during what he later described as a 'grey decade' in the 1950s. The dullness of his surroundings, such as the monotony of his school uniform and the lacklustre broadcast television of the time, shaped his early perceptions of normative British culture, and contributed to his career as an artist. In an attempt to avoid the dreary environment provoked by adherence to English traditions, Jarman spent a lot of time in art studios, where he found a profound love of art.

In an interview, Jarman mentioned that he knew he was queer as a young boy. The criminalization of homosexuality made it very challenging for him to be open about his sexual orientation during his adolescence and young adulthood. Homosexual acts were legalized in Britain in 1967, when Jarman was 25. This marked a significant milestone in gay liberation, however, this progress was made complicated by the subsequent era of Thatcherism (1979-1989).

Jarman was starkly and openly opposed to Margaret Thatcher's conservative government, and he considered her his enemy. Many of Jarman's film's portray Thatcher as a monstrous figure, and much of his art was a rebellion against the heteronormativity and homophobia emblematic of the Thatcher government.

Jarman's bold stance against Thatcherism persisted throughout her tenure as Prime Minister, and he found satisfaction in witnessing her fall from power in 1989. His life and art were inextricably linked to the sociopolitical landscape, making him a trailblazer in the fight for queer visibility and rights in a conservative era.

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1978: Jubilee

Derek Jarman embarked on the creation of his avant-garde cinematic venture, Jubilee, amidst the tumultuous backdrop of London during the spring to summer of 1977. This period, marked by Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee and the controversial release of the Sex Pistols' single "God Save the Queen," inadvertently positioned Jubilee as the inaugural British punk feature film. The film unfolds as a quasi-documentary, blurring the lines between reality and invention, responding creatively and critically to the burgeoning punk scene in 1970s London. Jarman's distinctive approach, characterized by a script resembling a dense scrapbook and casting drawn from his social circles, aligns with his broader artistic methodology.

Structured as a collage, Jarman described Jubilee as "parochial, too particular, juvenilia, and at times silly." The film's unconventional nature contributed to mixed reviews upon its February 1978 release. Figures like Adam Ant expressed initial embarrassment, and Siouxsie Sioux dismissed it as 'hippy trash'. Vivienne Westwood, a punk icon, went further by openly criticizing the film on a T-shirt, denouncing it as the "most boring and disgusting film" she had ever seen. While accusations swirled that Jordan's character, 'Amyl Nitrate,' was a satirical jab at Westwood, the critique resonated on the theme of self-indulgence in Jarman's work.

Jubilee provocatively features a distant and desolate Queen Elizabeth II, left for dead on a derelict site, an object of fleeting curiosity for the time-traveling Queen Elizabeth I. This irreverent treatment aligns with Jarman's disdain for the modern British royal family. The film's audacious portrayal of the 'New Elizabethan' age prompts reflection on Jarman's motivations to desecrate the reigning monarch. A plausible explanation lies in the film's engagement with the 1950s celebration of the New Elizabethan age, intertwined with a resurgence of social conservatism and sexual repression. The official 'Moral Rearmament' campaign in 1950s Britain, framed as a post-World War II moral cleanup, provides a backdrop for Jarman's subversive exploration of sexual morality and family values. In Jubilee, pretentiousness becomes a deliberate choice, prompting viewers to confront societal norms and Jarman's challenging, avant-garde vision.

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1979: The Tempest

Jarman's 1979 adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' serves as a unique exploration of the classic Renaissance revenge play. Created before the onset of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the film not only anticipates but also reflects Jarman's distinct political and activist viewpoints that he continued to convey through his art, even after his diagnosis. Diverging from mainstream media norms, Jarman's low-budget approach and traditional use of "masters, mid-shots, and close-ups" distinguish his adaptation.

This rendition of 'The Tempest' showcases Jarman's bold choices, including the introduction of a same-sex relationship between Prospero and Ariel, a thematic decision that resonates with his intended audience — members of the British counterculture, particularly punk and queer communities. Departing from the traditional Shakespearean adaptations of its time, Jarman's manipulation of the original script involved rearranging and omitting sections, creating a distinctive cinematic experience.

Critics have praised the film as an "outrageously invigorating breath of fresh air" in stark contrast to the "stale, safe atmosphere" of the BBC Shakespeare productions. Jarman's fearless deviation from societal norms, evident in his reshaping of this classic piece of British literature, becomes a potent political statement, cementing his role as a boundary-pushing artist unafraid of challenging conventions.

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1984: GBH Series 

In 1984, Derek Jarman's installation at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London marked the apex of his fascination with apocalyptic themes. By revisiting and reshaping Christian notions of apocalypse, he aimed to challenge the repressive sexual climate in British culture. Jarman, known for critically engaging with contemporary threats like the AIDS epidemic, nuclear weapons, and environmental devastation, consistently viewed these issues through an apocalyptic prism. Jarman never specified what the acronym GBH stood for, however he did state that it means “whatever you want it to: grievous bodily harm, great British horror, gargantuan bloody H-bomb.”.

The GBH series comprises six monumental works. Displayed in a contemplative space within the ICA, these towering pieces, reaching almost three metres in height, featured a map of Britain painted in acrylic. Swirls of charcoal, gold, and fiery red pigment enveloped the map, creating a visually striking effect. Executed on a hand-laminated base constructed from linen layered with torn newspaper saturated in glue, the dense and undulating surface added complexity, obscuring the aerial view of Britain. The visual elements evoked imagery of smoke, flames, and burning, presenting viewers with a visceral vision of apocalypse. Circles inscribed over each map, reminiscent of wartime bombing sights, further contributed to the overall impression.

Jarman's inspiration for the series arose from his observation of Britain's shape in an atlas, noting its resemblance to an H-bomb explosion, reinforcing the apocalyptic interpretation of the artwork. By showcasing these artworks, he highlights a specific juncture in Northern Ireland and the political history of the UK, emphasizing the parallels between the political struggles of that time and the present.

[dopeasspancake]

literally desperately trying to get this vibe back into my life

either this, or the chaotic hippie resurgence meets the new millennium aesthetic with smiley faces and ying yangs and aliens

mostly I just want to relive my childhood 😭

[maximuswolf]

Is battlefront 2 worth playing in 2025?

Is battlefront 2 worth playing in 2025? As title says I sadly never got to play it during its prime but now since a resurgence of it is happening I was wondering if its worth playing still? I am on PC and I heard that hackers are the bane of this games existance so that's another thing Submitted May 28, 2025 at 12:50PM by Hippie-Taiga https://ift.tt/pKmenCj via /r/gaming

[conservation-constellation]

On lace code

Why it's stupid, and useless, and y'all should STOP trying to bring it back

So, lace code. Every few months, it pokes its head up. "If you wear red/white laces you're a fascist"; "if you ladder lace bewear of lace code". Let's talk about it.

Lace code origins:

Lace code originated in skinhead culture. The skinheads originated in the late 60s/70s in working class England. As a subculture, it mixed mod and rude boys, with an anti-hippy stance. Both of these subcultures come from British people of colour, with mod related to R&B and rude boys linked to Jamaican youth. Yeah, skinheads came from black British culture, go figure. In the late 1970s, the subculture saw a resurgence, and that's where the racism and white supremacy crept in. Late 70s skinheads were more militant and more divorced from their origins, developing the Oi! genre and moving away from ska (which was a heavy influence of initial skinhead music). I assume it was at some point in this second wave, where skinheads became inherently political, that lace code evolved (though I'm struggling to find sources on this that aren't hearsay on social media). This was by skinheads, for skinheads. It allowed left wing skinheads to avoid the right wingers and vice versa. Skinheads at that point already had an aggressive and somewhat racist reputation, so lace code probably had very little spread outside of that specific subculture. None of the old punks I know in the UK (who were in the scene when skinheads developed like this) know what lace code is, I do not think this ever had the power the internet acts like it does.

Why I think it's stupid:

Lace code has always been regional, in a specific subculture. It has been used in leather culture too, as an alternative for hanky code, which resulted in some poor gay guy getting beat up at a metal gig just cause his laces said he was into bears. I haven't seen much talking about lace code in leather culture but I'm assuming this guy isn't nuts and it's a thing in his area. And anyway, they don't work. I mean a lotta fascists don't just like say that. They'll wear whatever makes you think you're safe. Skinhead culture as a whole was co-opted by racists to start with, the safe lace colours are not safe either!!

White laces mean white supremacy. They also mean unity and inclusivity. Red laces mean violent white supremacy. They also mean socialist, communist, or anarchist. Blue laces mean anti cop. They also mean nationalist. Some of these opposing meanings are from the same country.

Our society is too multicultural for this shit. What might signal you as anti racist in your country could get you welcomed by fascists in another. Hell, it might even vary by city.

Sure, I guess you can keep it in mind. But for fucks sake don't act like it's everything. If someone's a violent fascist there'll be more signs than whatever shoelaces they chose to put on their boots

– Arsenic 🐍