#humans are cute and cuddly? only to our friends

[baddecisionsgoooo0]

Transformers X Haso

I need more transformers x Humans are space orcs.

I need these smol, delicate humans the autobots have to protect to pull out Molotov cocktails and destroy decipticon joints.

I need a teacher to mix up a swimming pool size batch of oobleck and trap a cybertronian in it to protect his students.

I need humans using acid, or throwing rocks in joints, or otherwise inconveniencing decepticons while the autobots get more and more concerned.

I need Optimus or Ratchet to morosely bring up something that happened in the war, and a human to be like, "Oh that. Yeah, we made that illegal, it wasn't considered sporting." or "Wait, you guys have been fighting for how long, and that's the most extreme thing you did?"

I need a bot or a con to get curious and open a history book, and the next morning be traumatized by the shit humanity has done.

I need Humans that get tired of the whole, "Humanity is smol and fragile" shtick, and decide to go kill decipticons so they stop attacking the autobots.

I need Optimus to slowly realize we are not cute, fluffy little creatures, but agents of chaos and destruction. Beings who will destroy anyone and anything that threatens our family, and we consider the bots family.

[would-this-pokemon-be-a-friend]

Evolution Line Spotlight: Sunkern & Sunflora (191-192)

Would you look at that, it’s our first evolution line spotlight with consistently good ranks! It’s a little surprising, honestly, given how these two pokémon are so different when it comes to their care. Sunkerns are pretty sedentary: they’re one of those cases where, sure, they’d be easy to keep happy and healthy, but they’re much more of a houseplant than a pet. They’re absurdly easy to care for, since all they need is sunshine and water (like I said, much more of a house plant) and they hardly move around if those things are easy to get to. Sunfloras, on the other hand, are hyper-active so long as they have sunshine. They’re a pokémon that you’re only going to want to adopt if you have plenty of space for them to move around in. That being said, they’re not that much more difficult to take care of!

That being said, I will warn any sunkern owners out there to be aware of this contrast. If or when your little buddy evolves, their lifestyle will go through a pretty significant shift. While a sunkern, for example, could be totally content getting their sunshine on the tiny balcony of an apartment, a sunflora might go a little stir-crazy without a yard. Thankfully, sunkerns only evolve into sunfloras if exposed to a Sun Stone, something that should theoretically be under your control. I will point out, however, that the pokédex describes sunkerns’ sedentary lifestyle as being a part of conserving/building energy and nutrients for evolution: a sunkern may be unhappy if it is prevented from evolving indefinitely. This all really depends on your individual sunkern, but you should really keep it in mind.

In both sunkerns’ and sunfloras’ individual posts [linked at the bottom of this one], I pointed out that neither is exceptionally dangerous to humans. Sunfloras have some moves with pretty high power stats, which affected their score, but the moves themselves are far from lethal. In the sunkern post, I expressed confusion about a sharp contrast between their move set and pokédex entries: they are said to be completely helpless when being picked on by predators, yet, like their evolution, they boast a pretty impressive punch. In the comments, @kitkatkk2 and @athena-is-trans-soda pointed out that there isn’t really a contradiction there at all: sunkerns have pathetically bad stats when it comes to battle. I usually don’t look into stats too much, because I don’t want to overcomplicate my ranking algorithm (thankfully it didn’t turn out to be too much of an issue since sunkern still ended up with an A), but I learned from it to investigate these contradictions by delving deeper into game mechanics.

Personally, I probably wouldn’t adopt a sunkern or a sunflora as a pet. I think sunfloras in particular are really cute, and I think that their relative ease of care is nice. I also bet they smell really nice. But, that all being said, I prefer pets that are more cuddly and social. My read on sunfloras is that they’re mostly focused on seeking out sunshine to survive (the houseplant in them). I like active pets, but I think sunfloras are a bit too much of a one-track mind for my taste.

The Sunkern Post: https://www.tumblr.com/would-this-pokemon-be-a-friend/735336837600690176/would-a-sunkern-be-a-good-pet?source=share

The Sunflora Post: https://www.tumblr.com/would-this-pokemon-be-a-friend/732162170468630528/would-a-sunflora-be-a-good-pet?source=share

[obsessivevoidkitten]

Ok so another one. Not a fanfic but I am just genuinely curious about Synthis. Because HOLY FUCK YOU CAN'T JUST DROP A BANGER CONCEPT AND EXPECT US(me) TO JUST BE SATISFIED WITH BEING RAILED, WORSHIPPED, AND RAVAGED BY A HOT 7ft TALL BEEFY BULL MAN (I am beyond satisfied but still...)

A company that sells their actual employees, regardless if they're hired for actual work or just to be sold, is kinda a really [insert word that would describe what I am feeling rn because there are too many] concept. Like... you probably just did it to give Arrin a way to be able to get his darling mate when they live in another planet and no other reason but you kinda dropped a really cool concept.

A company sells their employees (even if they have family or friends or people that care for them deeply) to random people and still manage to keep their facade as this Disney-like or Amazon-like company that just happens to have many branches (I'm trying and failing to make an analogy-thingy here). That could get very dark very quickly. Get-A-Darling®. Come get your submissive and breedable darlings here. We offer a wide variety of cute darlings. We got sleek and slender, muscular and tall, and chubby and squish-- oh the chief already got the squishy one... Anyway, we at Synthis believe in inclusivity and giving our customers full satisfaction, of course. We might even give you their (worn) underwear to see/sniff/smell if they'd be a great fit before you get them~

Ok, I'm getting off topic. What I am saying is that a company manages to keep their image as this respectable as respectable as a corporation that owns everything I guess... corporation even while they sell their employees to various individuals with various intents. Like, darling might be one of the very lucky ones. Sold to a soft Yandere who just wants someone soft, squishy, chubby, sexy, and cuddly to love, worship, breed, and adore. What if someone got sold to a Yandere Asshole or a regular slimy asshole? Or just sold to plain old slavery? Or shitty warehouse job with abusive management? Or for their organs?

What if they're doing double duty as the Syndicate from the Strom (Yandere Assassin/Bounty Hunter) one shot?

You dropped this really cool concept about a company that dabbles in human trafficking in order to cater to people who we may call “human fuckers” (they're freaky and horni and squishy and cuddly) and I just wanna say that I think that's fucking great and awesome

Also...

Do you think Synthis gave out their (to be sold) employees' worn underwear to the people that were going to buy them?

No they don't sell people with loving friends and family! That would make it harder to operate.

Mostly sell only to very specific clients.

I do like the used undies sampler pack idea to help them pick a person.

Organs can be grown and sold cheaply (synthis synthetics organs department) so no worry of reader sold for organs.

Possible for slavery, but the robots of the future are stronger, more willing, and overall cheaper since there's no med cost or food or sleep or even a habitat required. So it just isn't practical.

Most customers are looking for something to love them or slide their dick in.

[kevainthemultiverse]

Dog Walker - Kate Bishop

Warnings: Cuteness overload, very short, did it while very sleepy and didn't develop it to its fullest, english isn't my first language.

Summary: You are a dog walker with little interest in anyone with fewer than four feet. Your new client, the beautiful owner of a goofy, Golden Retriever, changes all of that when you begin to bond over your loveable new charge. (The prompt is from servicescape.com, I adapted it.)

Word count: 795.

There were several jobs Y/n could be doing, admittedly, but truthfully, she would be miserable and last less than a year in any job she had to deal with a human. 

Spend most of her day walking cute puppies? It was delightful. Not only was the exercise of the day, she got paid for walking dogs and playing with them. Sometimes she had to pick up some poop, an obvious downside that always scrunched up her nose and let out the most disgusted sounds; various times the dogs had pissed on her legs, intentionally or not. However, by the end of the day, her bank account was substantial (with unexpected but very welcome tips); Y/n was happier and had exercised enough to be considered healthy. A win-win situation, she thought.

It's not like Y/n hated humans so severely she didn't talk to them, friends and family do exist. The difference is that she would rather be with the angels with no wings that don't make judgemental questions about why a twenty-four-year-old wants to work walking dogs.

She had gotten a job walking Lucky, a cute golden retriever that lacked one of his eyes, for an hour. The owner, Kate Bishop, said she would wait downstairs so Y/n didn't have to go up a flight of stairs just for the cuddly little fellow. And as the dog walker neared the building, her breath got stuck in her throat for a few seconds. 

Surprise, surprise Kate Bishop is a cute raven-haired woman in her early twenties. Black hair in a tight ponytail, a grey plaid overcoat topped a purple sweater alongside black boots and jeans. Y/n hated how good she looked in purple, it was her favorite color and she would remember Kate for a few weeks after this.

"Hi, I'm here for this cute little guy." Y/n used every ounce of strength in her to move forward and talk to the pretty girl, pointing to the Golden that was now curiously looking at her.

Kate's eyebrows shot up at the sound of a feminine voice next to her and she turned her head to meet the other person, taking a while to process Y/n's gorgeous facial structure before clearing her throat and smiling. "You must be Y/n!"

"Yup, that's me." Y/n nodded, smiling right back and directing her eyes onto the other woman's, making her realize the deep blue color. "You must be Kate Bishop."

"The one and probably not the only one." She then raised Lucky's leash to Y/n. "I'm so relieved someone with that many recommendations got to walk with him; I feel sorry for living in an apartment and leaving him cooped up all day."

"I'm sure you do the best you can, and for what's worth, he seems close to you," Y/n said as she observed Lucky kept sitting right next to his owner. "He didn't jump on me yet." 

It wasn't rare for some dogs to stay put, yet it was Y/n's first time seeing a Golden Retriever not immediately jumping on her.

"Just wait." Kate's voice sounded amused, almost like a promise that we would, anytime. "Sorry to cut our conversation short, I can't be late. But I'll see you in an hour?"

"Yes, of course. See you later." Y/n nodded before looking at Lucky. "Let's go, handsome."

△

Lucky was a cute dog and not very difficult to take care of. He didn't go pissing or pooping everywhere, obeyed orders, and even played a few games with Y/n in the park. By the time they returned, Kate was already outside with her eyes shining as she looked at the dog.

"Pizza dog! How was your walk with the pretty lady?"

Needless to say, Y/n's cheeks burned with the praise, even if it came out without her actually meaning that.

"We played so much in the park. Oh, by the way, he already did his needs there, so you'll be good for a while." The dog walker spoke, looking at Kate. "And this sneaky guy totally kissed me on the lips."

Kate gasped before looking at him. "Lucky, you traitor!"

"Completely my fault, I'm irresistible." It was supposed to be a joke, but with the way Kate looked up from him and smirked, there was no chance the burning on Y/n's face wasn't appearing.

"I can see the appeal." She mumbled, voice a little low and raspy before she turned into a complete mess while saying the following words. "Hm, I've been meaning to ask, can I... get your number?"

Y/n felt absolutely giddy.

"Yes, yes you can."

So it was not like Y/n hated humans, but four-legged little guys were better, after all, if it wasn't for Lucky, the Pizza Dog, she would have never met her favorite human. 

[worldly-fluster]

So, I still can't sleep.

I'm gonna share a daydream I had about Sylus these past few days. Where to start...

Oh and if you wanna take this idea you can but I wanna be tagged in it so I can read it please.

Okay so, I'll tell it like it's an x reader. But it's not an actual story it's more of an idea lol.

The reader-we'll call her...MC. but she isn't the MC of the game yeah? Well call game MC, Twin, and you'll understand in a sec.

So MC is from our world, the world where the LADS are just a game that we can play.

MC gets sent into said game some how, after getting Sylus' Dragon card thingies. She gets sent into the card though. She's also completely human.

So she meets Dragon!Sylus before Twin does and she proceeded to 'tame him' with her weirdly cute charm. She ends up giving him his name Sylus, telling him about her own world and as he gets to know her he ends up falling for MC instead of Twin. She does everything Twin does but in a kinder more soft way you know?

Dude I even thought of, what if in the flower field there were multiple types of flowers and when we see a snapdragon we try and explain it to Sylus and he's like, wtf that's not a dragon. And it just leads you to start calling him your snapdragon, with a cute moment where you try putting your fingers on his cheeks to open his mouth like a snapdragon and he humors you cause he sees you as an adorable little gremlin that needs protection.

The story of the card goes forward and when the bad stuff starts happening MC is just like, Fuck this fate can kiss my ass, and twists every thing around just from her sheer will alone. And she ends up getting cursed by Sylus instead of him getting cursed by her. The card ends a lot better, less angst.

This part of the daydream ends with her somehow (still trying to figure out how lol) getting thrown into the actual game now, but it's kinda different?

Like, it's the same but not.

You first run into Twin and she kinda freaks out a bit but then when explained that you just wanna find out what's going on you kinda make friends with each other. You meet the other three boys and they grow to like you just as much as they like twin but you still wonder where Sylus is.

When one night you and twin are just walking back from a grocery run when low and behold, there he is with his smirk.

He already knew there was a second twin around and he only liked twin because she looks just like MC and he really misses us. But he doesn't know we are his MC.

So when we lock eyes, twin is already starting off on 'wtf are you doing here?!' when MC is just casually standing there with a dumb smile on her face and goes, 'There's my snapdragon.'

When she says that Twin goes silent with a 'huh?' and Sylus goes wide eyed.

He goes, 'what did you just say?'

And it just goes from there, he remembered that only she knew her nickname for him and he now just clings to her. Soft cuddly Sylus and a happy ending with funny stuff in between.

If someone wants to actually write this into a story on any website or something, you can but can you tag me in it please??? I wanna read it.

[parksunghoonism]

rant about k-pop fanfiction in general.

Nothing in this post is going to be as serious as my last one, it’s just a couple of petty things I personally like / don’t like when I’m scrolling through tags, hehe. + lots of emojis and memes.

When the smut isn’t tagged properly

What I mean by when smut isn’t tagged properly is that, sometimes writers, instead of telling you what’s in the actual work, they’ll simply put: “This is (insert xyz) we’re talking about! That should be warning enough.” And it pisses me off to an irrational degree, and I’ve blocked people because of it, I’m not sorry.

When writers use korean girls as a faceclaim for their fanfiction / use korean titles

I don’t know what it is, but whenever I read a fanfiction where the author uses a korean girl, or another female idol as a face claim, I just can’t read it, because girlie, I am tall; brown-skin; black curly hair; I look nothing like that member of new jeans. Trust. 🤣

Now, the only time I understand the use of other korean customs is in fanfictions where the reader themselves is an idol. Other than that, it lowkey cringes me out when I’m reading something and it says ‘Hyung.’ 😖

One the flip side, I do love when the writer openly admits what I’m about to read is just a self-insert. It makes me giggle. 🤭🤭🤭

Random thoughts

I’m super picky about what I read. And when I’m scrolling through tags and half of what I see is just smut, I die a little inside. I don’t want to know how Jay’s [redacted] tastes, I want to know the flavor of ice cream I’m eating when me and Sunoo go on a cute little date! 😭😭

Or you could have the prettiest post I’ve ever seen in my life, with every damn trope I love, but you use a period instead of a question mark when writing. Ex: “(Random sentence), do you.” Taking in a deep sigh before I force my hands through my screen and violently shake the writer’s shoulders. 😮‍💨

Me, because half the Enhypen fandom is over 21 and (rightfully) don’t write for Riki because he’s only 18: 😩🥲🫠😓😿😾🤬

Me, because half of the Enhypen fandom only writes for Heeseung, Jay, Jake, or Sunghoon: 😩🥲🫠😓😿😾🤬

When I’m reading an smau or texts and the author makes the members call the reader cringey pet names:

*Cough* Good girl *Cough*

Also, what’s up with all the school AU’s? Half of these idols couldn’t even tell you what an adverb is. 😅

I don’t believe in ‘situationships.’ You are either together or friends. You’re dumb as fuck if you think just talking to someone means you’re exclusive. People need to just drop that word, because holy shit is pisses me off when I read it. 😭

When writers use manga panels when writing smut and one of them says ‘onii-chan’: 🤢🤮

When I look up a group I like and see incest:

If you like incest just know I think you’re god damn disgusting. ‘B- but it’s not real-!🥺” We as humans are genetically wired to find our relatives unattractive. Shut the fuck up and admit you’re just a weirdo who’s so god damn desperate to have sex you’d fuck someone who came out the same vagina and ballsack you did. Nasty-ass, I wouldn’t touch your stank self with a twenty-foot pole.

EDITS: October 31st.

Me when someone writes about readers with a fuller figure / chubby body, and they keep saying ‘soft’ — ‘more of you to hold’ — ‘cuddly’:

I block. Because I know damn well half of y’all writing that shit ain’t got that body. It’s overused. It’s boring. It’s weird. It’s simply not the compliment you think it is.

EDITS: November 3rd.

Me when writers use art that doesn’t belong to them, and it took me a literal five seconds to find the artist with a reverse search on google:

And half the time these is the same fuckers saying “Don’t repost my work, please!!😛🥰🥺” Then don’t fucking use someone else’s without credit or permission. Like damn, you can’t say one thing, and then immediately do it the next. These hypocrites also get blocked by me.

— Have a nice day everyone. ❤️

[kindaoptimisticsquirrel]

Trigun Bookclub Trimax Vol12 Part3

Vol01: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3  | Vol02: Part 1 | Part 2

Trimax: Vol01 Part 1Vol01 Part 2 | Vol02 Part 1Vol02 Part 2 | Vol 03 Part 1 | Vol03 Part2 | Vol04 Part1 | Vol04 Part2 | Vol05 | Vol06 | Vol07 | Vol08 Part1 | Vol08 Part2 | Vol09 Part1 | Vol09 Part2 | Vol10 Part1 | Vol10 Part2 | Vol10 Part3 | Vol10 Part4 | Vol11 Part 1 | Vol11 Part2 | Vol12 Part1 | Vol12 Part2 | Vol12 Part3

Final Part! Let's get this party started for chapter 7-9 of Vol12!

Chapter 7:

MILLY AAAAAH

hngng the way tiny Meryl is desperately trying to drag Milly away...oh my poor heart Oh look another asshole. You can step right over there to the guys-we-have-no-sympathy-with-couch and have a seat. I see there's still some free space next to Chapel.

Oh you mean he's awfully quiet for a guy who just lost his love, who realized his brother wants to kill him and all his friends too, who you have personally mutilated, who basically is leading the streak of shitty-days-in-a-row?? I'm not sure but maybe it's not completely unthinkable that he might not be up to conversation.

Also THAT.

Man, that panel.

That's Vash's bullets, right? Sweet. (also not cool because it's draining him, but the concept? Sweet.)

Btw I'm listening to the Stampede soundtrack while doing these chapters. Nearly every soundtrack is a perfect fit for the scenes one way or the other :D I fricking love the stampede ost

Livioooooo!!! Aaah our big cuddly cowboy has returned!

He's so cute!! Wanting to make a good first proper introduction and being nervous about it! Awww <:3

He's so cool!

I wonder if Vash knows how his ideals live through Wolfwood and in return, in Livio. He has just joined the crew but is already fully comitted to live by the credo to not kill. Livio's not half-assing things! Wolfwood would be so proud of you.

Although Knives was resoluted earlier, it's maybe one thing to end things in a quick swift strike, or see your brother slowly falling apart beneath you. Bit late to start caring now, Knives :( Do you, though, Vash?

Chapter 8:

oh no the playlist switched to the song I used to listen over and over while reading Wolfwood's last arc (it's this here. I never watched the show but it made me sad enough while reading).

Awesome Chronica Angel/Plant panel

Aaand we're getting some more plant knowledge! Well, the Independants though DO have a concept of self, right? The others are more like a hivemind.

(Comparing them to bees in my head caused me to ask the very interesting question: what if Vash, much like bees, communicated information by moving in special ways? I'm imagining he has his own special dance for "donut in northeast direction at 360m" that he would sometimes do in front of Wolfwood and Wolfwood just stands there perplex while Vash is hopping in loops and 8 figures. Hihihi)

Thank god Vash is so concentrated or he would end up destroying the northern hemisphere.

There's a lot to analyse in the way the blood is closing in on him and caging him in. But mostly we're feeling he's getting close to the end of his powers, mentally and physically.

While the page before has been very cruel I am laughing at what appears to be the opposite of a yaoi hand.

In a twisted way I believe Knives fully means what he says here. To him, Vash and him can never have peace in a world with humans. So the only peace he can get is being dead, since Vash will never accept Knive's ideas and path.

Trimax pages that would be pretty cool to have as posters, #34378

(they're not dead though, right? In the background?)

This panel is Nightow creeping up at us readers from behind and kicking us in the shins with a roundhouse kick

Before I just read these panels as Vash lying there, near-dead, but now I think these lights are the lives he's sensing in the city below! Plants or humans alike maybe?

And that tiny bit is giving him the strength to carry on...!

Heeey!! Hii!! Hi! <3 Hiiiya!

And woaah is that Vash's black hole bullet ripping through the clouds?? It could be that, but also Chronica established a connection at this precise moment, so that could be it, too.

I am not ok, look at how desperate my boy looks.

Noooo go awaaaay

Chapter 9:

Oh dear god it's Legato's backstory. I'm not sure how many screenshots I'll post...I like the title of the chapter though. "Two people against the world". That's Legato and Knives. All throughout Trimax, Knives never really seemed to care much for Legato though? I read in another post that this could have been different, before Knives met Vash again and became kinda obsessed? And that this could also explain Legato's complete hate for Vash! I like that hypothesis, but I can't recall who wrote that sadly!

Anyway, he knows how to make an entrance for sure. And he brought a friend to the party! Big iron lady...thingie...?

And I can't deny that it's a bit badass to directly stare into the eye of a laser of a big powerful space ship.

If that was even possible: Legato's admiration level for Knives has just risen another 100 points.

There's not really an explanation why Legato, as a human, has this power, is there? Let this be another myth that Stampede might unreval in their series for us to enjoy!

We are skipping the next few pages that we have all read to jump right to this spread here:

Because it's a pretty beautiful double page. If not for the cut off faces, this could look pretty peaceful!

This is...aw man. Legato's story is really cruel. I hate him but I also love his character. The perfect adversary for Vash, too. And Knives is smiling?? I'm sure it was Knives that gave Legato his name then. Must have been the best day in his life.

Phew!! Done with Vol12! Lots of great panels and pages to look at, again! Two more to go, then we're throught. I'll be a bit sad when it's over :( The bookclub has been a wonderful constant these past weeks!

[edgypasta-headcanons]

hiii

may i please request headcanons of eyeless jack with a fem stoner s/o that constantly needs like a blunt or a bong to get shit done? but also like shes really stubborn with shit like this lol but at least shes funny when shes high💀

ex: would he approve of it? would he take some if she offers? would he try to help her with this addiction?

also make sure you drink water/eat today<3

(i understand if you dont wanna do this request lol do whatever makes you comfortable)

|| So as two people running this blog, we have mixed views on weed. One of us completely despises it and the other partakes and has been around people who do. The admin who started answering this was at a loss because they’re a little biased but that’s okay, so they handed it off to me! 

I hope this is what you were looking for? Remember, our rendition of Eyeless Jack is a possessed demon who has heightened senses!!

Jack as a human never indulged in the devils' lettuce, let alone had the desire since he was pretty much set on med school.

Although when after the ritual and becomes a vessel for a demon, and he has such a high tolerance that it still doesn't phase him.

Honestly, since he lives in the same mansion as Ben, Jack doesn't care as long you don't pressure him into it. He just doesn't desire it. 

He can understand if it’s to help you to eat or focus, but he tries to offer you other alternatives to try to wing you off of it. 

In the end, he won’t degrade you for it though he isn’t about it.

If you’re wanting to still be around him while wanting to get a nice high, he’ll personally buy you smoke traps, and smell-cancelling weed jars, and even ask Ben where to get carts at. 

Ben being part of the equation who is a chronic stoner to not only keep him in a decent mood but to also keep his glitching down to a minimum. When he meets you, Jack’s girlfriend/partner, bet your ass he’s going to be excited to have smoke sessions with you! 

There’s only one other smoker in the mansion and that is Jeff, but even Jeff doesn’t smoke all the time. So Ben will be excited to hang out with you since you possibly smoke just as much as him. 

After a while of hanging out, Ben will deadass start sharing his stash with you, buying edibles for you both to share, and even offering his dealer to you to get a “buddy” discount. 

But here are some of the real issues may arise with EJ

Jack does have smidges of his humanity he desperately tries to cling onto, but his demonic nature does get in the way sometimes. Thus, Jack can go to 0 - 100 real fucking fast if he feels like his relationship is being threatened. 

At first, he was happy that you were able to make friends at the mansion and Ben got along with you. But now, he can’t help but feel a little bit neglected since you’re opting to hangout with Ben moreover him now. 

Little does Jack know, you’re hanging out with Ben more because of you not wanting to pester Jack anymore with your fun. Yes, Ben is a fun fellow stoner to hangout but you’re trying not to make your love upset for smoking and then acting like a complete idiot once you’re all giggly. 

Although, Jack secretly likes it when you smoke before bed just because you become all cute and cuddly with him. It boosts his macho man ego

[wolves-with-dragons]

Yu Yu Hakusho sentence starters part 1

"A Poor Choice Seals Our Fate."

"Underestimating An Opponent Is The First Step Towards Defeat."

"Nerd Violence."

"No Human Is Ever A One-Man Show."

"Nothing Worse Than Being Strong, But Not Strong Enough."

"You Can't End A Good Party Without Someone On The Floor."

"You Believe In Mercy, Don't You?"

"We All Have To Die When Our Time Comes, But If We Do Our Duty, We Don't Get Regret."

"I think bone cracking is a good sign to rest."

"Your confidence in my health is charming."

"Bingo! Bingo, you win the prize."

"Too bad, I actually liked the jackass."

"A soul is fragile without a body or ghost to protect it, in one full day it would break apart."

"If an enemy captures you you're as good as dead, if you remember anything, then remember that."

"I fight to get what I need, and I kill whoever gets in my way. I always have."

"The capacity for evil is but one ingredient in the human soul."

"Suicide is not the answer. There is neither honor nor redemption in that."

"Needless to say, hold on tight."

"Any prize worth having usually requires a risk."

"Damnit, what is this, Be bitchy day?!"

"What's with all this spirit awareness crap?"

"Can't you see I'm busy with this asshole here?"

"This day did start out weird. I went to school."

"Maybe we'll hang out if you ever wake up."

"You're the only one who has taught me anything useful, plus I think you're a headcase."

"I'm really gonna die… Again!"

"Hell of an actor. You know not everyone can pretend to laugh at their dying friends."

"Please don't be a giant monster!"

"I brought an advice book for bad guys, it's called Don't Piss Me Off."

"Yeah yeah, I'll be walking on eggshells."

"I'll show you cute and cuddly until you're black and blue all over!''

"Ugly People shouldn't be allowed to smile that much!"

"In case I don't make it, take care of my cat."

"You didn't have too many friends growing up, did you?"

"I thought clowns made everyone else laugh."

"So you want to be buried in that or something decent?"

"The demon world is an ancient land and it's depths are endless."

"No. You pull your own weight from now on."

"Friends are just a crutch for the weak!"

"So tell me, how does it feel to be in a constant haze of stupidity?"

"Let's avoid fighting. You're not worth it."

[sorrel-minis]

So my working theory with Welcome Home is that the Puppets were exploited for their charming appearances by a bunch of human bigwigs. The neighbors were cute and cuddly, which is marketable! But they were also queer and neurodivergent and all sorts of other things that made the human staff look at them with disdain. Y'know, since it's the 70s and the dudes in charge woulda been older men in there 50s and up.

Tw: theory got some abelism, anti queer attitudes, and narcissist based trauma and the cut so warning

I'm thinking the neighborhood has a Toontown situation going on (but with like puppets, and it managed to stay a secret for decades). Some humans discovered it in the colonizer sense and started talking up a storm to these little dudes about fame and fortune (but being hush hush about the cheap penny payment they'd give our puppet protags, and how they'd have to keep their lifestyles and mannerisms on the downlow y'know. That fine print is a bitch). Once the humans got em to believe that, the scuzzballs then convinced the puppet pals to form the neighborhood as we know it now: secluded from other puppets, far from family and friends. Y'know. Real narcissistic type behavior that only a real slime would know how to pull off. Isolate and cut them off from anyone who could see through the bullshit. Convince the puppets that anyone who says the human staff is bad news is just jealous of their fame or trying to clip their wings! If any of the neighbors object or try to ask more questions, just turn the blame around! Convince the puppets they're being unkind and ungrateful! Threaten to hurt yourself! Bring up how badly they're hurting you! Yell if you need to! Repeat as many times as you need until you've got puppets with broken spirits who'll just go along with whatever you say.

Once the black ooze/mold/ whatever started forming in Home (either it was dumped or it's just a natural forming thing) Home and Wally tried to speak up but the humans were all like "ugh you puppets will complain about anything 🙄"

And Wally is like "Okay but seriously this is making me sick please help"

And the humans were all "Ugh it's not even that bad. You people and your made up problems! Just keep making the show! That's the problem with these types! Give em an inch and they take a mile!!!"

Wally started clamming up more about it cuz honestly these guys get terrifying when they're mad.

But it got worse and worse and more concerning. Humans kept being all "Ugh! You think YOU'VE got it bad?!" And eventually Wally just stopped trying to speak up. Dude even started feeling guilty and bad and like he was lazy, so he just lived in these worsening conditions, much to the detriment of his health. The other puppets even grew concerned.

The humans finally took note and were either like "sucks to suck, but w can't do this show anymore with him looking like...that..." Or "This stuff is hurting the important human staff! Why didn't you say it could do that! We can't work here anymore! It's too dangerous!" Or something and just peaced out (maybe giving Wally two aspirins as a courtesy). They may have even tried to create a barrier between puppet town USA there and wherever they were. I'm guessing either to prevent the spread of the illness to more staff, or so no puppets will come up begging for help cuz think of the publicity scandal!!! And also mangled puppets???? Ew.

Fast forward to now. Wally's health has seriously declined over the years, and his friends are trying to just include him and keep him happy in these uncertain times. Being real pals, y'know? Heck, they might even be aware of the spread of whatever the thing is and be terrified themselves, but just continue to live life as though everything is fine. Plus, they've all got the burden of that unspoken trauma, they've lost all contact with other family and friends (and are worried about spreading the ick to them anyway), and are just trying to repress as many uncomfortable unhappy feelings as they can. That chapter is done. It was bad. In the spirit of the 70s, let's all pretend everything is always okay and we're all fine!!!

Wally or Home on the other hand has finally found a way to get contact outside of the neighborhood for help.

Sending out messages and info to anyone who will listen, hoping SOMEONE will bring justice down on the humans that used them. Wally's whole "Let me in" thing might literally be him trying to get into the human part of the place. The neighborhood doesn't have puppet doctors. He's SUFFERING and just wants to be healed and fixed. All the puppets need some kind of healing, either physically or from their mental trauma.

Buuuuuuut that's just the ramblings of a bitch with CPTSD rambling and projecting onto little puppet dudes

Could be anything really

Anyway that's my Hotep inspired sleep deprived theory.

[hedgewitchgarden]

Not all farm animals are cute and cuddly. Some of the most important animals on any farm can be slightly scary but have vital jobs farmers depend on.

When darkness falls across the farm, many think of cows, pigs, sheep, chickens and goats settling in the barn. But there is also a whole host of others —large and incredibly small animals going about their crucial roles to support the healthy functioning of our farms night and day. While many think of them only as creepy crawlies or predators of the night, the web of life is intricate. You might be astounded to learn more about these beneficial animals that help people and the crops we grow.

Take a farm’s soil, for example. Oozing with organisms—soil is the most biologically diverse part of the Earth. The soil on a farm includes thousands and thousands of beetles, springtails, mites, worms, spiders, ants, nematodes and other organisms. This multitude of soil organisms engineers pathways for rainwater, provides nutrients for plants and breaks down organic matter from previous crops.

These beneficial insects and soil creatures—and bigger predators that patrol the soil surface—provide checks and balances to the food web that makes farms fertile.

What may be most frightening is to imagine a world without these beasties fulfilling their roles on farms.

1. Earthworms

It’s hard to get the warm fuzzies for earthworms. They have no legs. They don’t have eyes or a face, and their bodies stretch like rubber. They secrete a slime—mucus—that helps them slide more easily through the soil. But these faceless fellows can be big friends to farmers.

Earthworms break up hard soil, create tunnels that allow air and water to penetrate better, and bring important minerals to the soil. Most of the 180+ species of earthworms in the U.S. bring great benefits to soil health on farms and can help improve fertilizer efficiency.

Indeed, some non-native species of earthworms can negatively affect the soils in some forests. But when it comes to farms, earthworms are friends. 

2. Millipedes

Their name comes from Latin, meaning “thousand legs.” As it turns out, no known millipede species has a thousand legs. Most top out at several hundred. Although millipedes may look unpleasant, these arthropods (they are not insects) are harmless to humans and are, in fact, very beneficial to farm soils.

Millipedes shred the leftover residue of previous crops—organic matter—and mix it through the soil. This gives smaller soil organisms like fungi and bacteria a greater surface area to work on and speeds the breakdown of the crop residue, ultimately making the soil more fertile. 

3. Ladybugs

Even people afraid of most insects usually aren’t creeped out by ladybugs. But for those with Coccinellidaephobia, a fear of ladybugs, walking through a garden or farm can be terrifying. It makes sense—in nature, red and black is often a sign to stay away. However, these diminutive flying beetles bring huge benefits to farmers and gardeners. Ladybugs are so prized by gardeners and farmers that you can buy them from suppliers!

Why? They’re nature’s perfect pest control. Ladybugs (also known as lady beetles and ladybird beetles) gobble up crop-destroying aphids, one of the most problematic insect pests for farms and gardens. A single ladybug can consume 50-60 aphids daily and thousands over a lifetime. One ladybug can lay hundreds of eggs in a season, and its larvae will eat hundreds of aphids before becoming adults. In addition, ladybugs feed on mites, scales, mealy bugs, thrips and white flies, all of which damage crops.

Another sign of how highly ladybugs are esteemed: they are the official state insect of Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio and Tennessee.

4. Pollinators

As many schoolchildren can tell you, plants need pollinators. Why? A quick refresher: pollen from a plant's male anther needs to be transferred to the female stigma for a plant to reproduce via seeds.

About 87% of flowering plants rely on pollination, and more than 150 food crops in the U.S. That's where pollinators come in. They make the crucial exchange of pollen.

Several species of animals help with pollination, including hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, even flies and wasps. But bees do the heavy lifting, transferring far more pollen than other animals. Although European honeybees and bumblebees are the best-known U.S. bee varieties, our nation harbors more than 4,000 species of bees!

Protecting undeveloped pollinators' habitats, such as wildflower meadows on the edges of farmland, is vital to protect these industrious, fruitful creatures.

5. Spiders

What is it about spiders that unnerves people? Is it their sticky, often hard-to-spot webs, or the way they pounce so quickly when prey is near? Something about spiders unsettles most people. Yet spiders are incredibly beneficial to us.

“If spiders disappeared, we would face famine,” Norman Platnick of New York’s American Museum of Natural History told the Washington Post. “Spiders are primary controllers of insects. Without spiders, all of our crops would be consumed by those pests.”

A study found that more than 600 species of spiders patrol U.S. croplands, keeping crop-eating pests under control. 

6. Coyotes

Though they have a reputation as a pest animal and a nuisance, coyotes are, in fact, a species that can bring benefits to farms.

Coyotes are skilled predators, keeping populations of rodents that can destroy crops—such as rabbits, squirrels, gophers, voles and mice in check. Removing coyotes from an area can cause rodent populations to explode.

While it’s true that coyotes are omnivorous and will sometimes eat fruit, berries and vegetables, 90% of their diet comes from meat. They do not pose a threat to farmers’ crops.

Related to dogs and wolves, coyotes have found a way to coexist with humans and expand their range. Formerly inhabiting the western portion of the U.S., coyotes can now be found in every state except Hawaii and have moved south, far into Central America.

Ranchers sometimes may have a legitimate gripe with coyotes because, in packs, they are capable of attacking and killing livestock. The common solution: good fencing plus the coyote’s cousin, a livestock guard dog or two patrolling the territory.

7. Snakes

Snakes get a bad rap. Many people seem to have an almost visceral aversion to the sinuous reptiles. But snakes are generally shy creatures that avoid human contact.

There are about 50 species of snakes in the U.S., and 20 of those are venomous—but even they shy away from human contact. While snakes are sneaking about our fields and avoiding us, they are preying on gophers, field mice, rats, rabbits and other rodents that damage crops by feeding on them or burrowing into their roots.

8. Skunks

Anyone whose dog has ever been sprayed by a skunk knows: it’s Grade A horrible. No one wants to be anywhere near a skunk. We fear skunks with good reason. But these slow-moving, stinky beasts can bring benefits to farms.

Skunks consume pest insects like caterpillars and grubs, field mice and voles, helping to keep them under control. They also eat berries, leaves and grasses. Beekeepers do not like skunks, however. Because of their thick fur, skunks aren’t deterred by bee stings and will seek out honeybee hives to dine on.

9. Bats

These winged mammals are the poster child for Halloween and have been associated with all things scary at least as far back as Bram Stoker’s classic horror novel Dracula, published in 1897.

Some people fear that, like Dracula, bats will drink their blood. But none of the 40 bat species inhabiting the U.S. drink blood. Three species are nectar feeders that help pollinate desert plants, while most U.S. bats eat insects in abundance. A single insect-eating bat can consume hundreds of pest insects in a night, equivalent to half its body weight. A cave full of thousands of bats can consume literal tons of insects.

Economists have quantified the dollar value of bats’ insect pest control to U.S. agriculture at $23 billion annually.

10. Owls

The banshee screech of an owl can sound supernatural in the pitch blackness of night on a farm, but owls are super-carnivores that benefit farmers significantly.

Owls serve an important role in controlling rodent populations and protecting crops. They are a natural pest defense system as they are highly skilled hunters of the night when rodents and other small mammals are on the move.

With their ghostly night stalking enabled by their giant wingspan, it's no wonder owls are effective carnivores. Owls can eat up to 10% of their body weight in rodents each night. Because hunting is what they do best, they have also been known to prey on snakes, amphibians and invertebrates.

[nathanewbankauthor]

102 Photographs #22

As we were leaving from our visit to Kotor, Montenegro I came across one last cat that I tried to photograph. 

A smallish cute tortie that had a shorter snout nose and stockier build I’d noticed of a lot of the cats in the area.  She noticed my attention on her immediately, identified me as a friendly human who might give her some food, and started trotting toward me. 

Before she’d closed half the distance,and before I could get my camera ready, a moth fluttered across her field of view. Without pause her attention switched from me to the moth. In a split second, she tracked it, changed her trajectory slightly, snapped it out of the air with expert precision, ate it all down, and then resumed trotting toward me as if nothing had happened. 

All this happened in the couple seconds it took me to raise my camera to my eye as I crouched for a better angle. 

This morning I am reminded of that experience as I work to figure out a beneficial routine for myself.  Reminded because of two ideas that are more or less tenuously linked. The first being that it is quite the challenge retraining myself away from the ADHD conditioned tendency to try and do things the moment you think of them lest you forget to do them entirely. The second being that my affinity for cats from a young age might stem from this aspect of having ADHD. 

One of the many possible and perhaps one of the most common symptoms of ADHD is impulsiveness. This is linked to the fact that a person with ADHD does not have the normal baseline level of dopamine in their brain that allows people without ADHD to maintain focus and function throughout their day.  A person with ADHD is essentially forced to constantly seek out small little novelties to help boost their dopamine levels throughout the day. The end result being, not only can we be impulsive, we forget things, a lot, because our minds are always searching for something to bring the next boost of dopamine.   

As a way of coping, I think many people with ADHD develop a pattern of behavior  that what we think to do, needs to be done, RIGHT NOW.  That’s why we’ll do things like start doing the laundry in the middle of brushing our teeth, decide to go to the store the minute we realise we’re out of something we may need in the next few days, or decide to pick up a hobby and rush out to get all of the things needed to pursue that hobby immediately. 

For many of us with ADHD, our entire world is, “we get this done now, or probably not at all”. 

It is how we adapt to physiology, even if it really isn’t sustainable behavior in our pretend merit based society. 

How does this translate into an affinity for cats you may wonder?

Cats live in such a world of immediacy. Especially kittens and adolescent cats. Their focus is on whatever, and it changes constantly. Young cats live perpetually in the moment, whether attempting to capture a crack in the floor, or napping with gusto. Plus they are soft, cuddly and very social. Another beneficial aspect of cats is their companionship is not contingent upon always paying attention to them. A cat is perfectly content to spend time with you by being in the same room, but doing different things. Also a boon to a kid with ADHD.  

This may just be me rationalizing why I like cats. 

Don’t get me wrong, I will cuddle or befriend any animal, but cats have always been special to me, and I think it is because they are so similar in how their attention and focus gets applied and expressed. For someone growing up before the world really understood what ADHD was, a feline friend in a world of “underachievement” was a consistent and  relatable presence. 

Oddly enough though, cats are also creatures of routine. As chaotic as they are, they develop routines for their day that are so regular you could almost set a clock by them. They grow to allow times for things to be less immediate. They have times set aside for things like play, hunting, patrolling, and eating.  

My first book Left Astray was born out of seeing a cat on the rooftops taking in the morning sun at the same time everyday just outside our balcony window for the two weeks we stayed on an island in Greece. For all their chaoticness and whimsical behavior cats actually provide a decent example of how to organize one’s day.  

Which is what I’m working on right now. Retraining myself. I’d gotten stuck as a flood of new ideas recently came to me. Not only do I have my second book to finish, but I have a set of slightly darker, more dystopian stories I’d like to write featuring the ferals I feed and set in a potential here and now.  I also have a completely fictional fantasy world I want to create prompted in my mind by, oddly enough, some AI produced videos someone created. I’ve also got it in my mind that I want to start learning how to draw.  

The past few weeks, all of these things were sitting in my mind, coming at me with the old immediacy of, “I need to do these now, or not at all.” The old paralysis was coming back, even as I tried to establish behaviours away from it. I’ve realized I’ve trapped myself in the need to act immediately on everything, even though I don’t actually have that need.  

I have always admired people who had the discipline to do a bit of writing everyday. I think that is where I’m going to start, as I work on gathering the courage to actually do the things needed to potentially earn more money for the content I create. 

I can’t promise you’ll see a lot more stories. I’m still pretty chaotic atm. But I have found myself more and more able to put down my phone, or stop myself from initiating a task the moment I think of it. So that’s nice.  

I have also inadvertently trained my cat to wake me up at around 5:30 or 6:00 AM every morning. Right around the time Domino Theory and Smells Like Teen Spirit check the front porch for any potential meals hanging about.  Lol I had had it in my mind to transition to a night owl as that might fuel creativity, but it seems I destined to remain in morning personhood. 

I still look like this every morning though. 

Oh darn it, I forgot to tie all this into the moth story. Eh oh well

[moonlight26posts-blog]

In Baltimore City, MD: Handsome, dapper, and charming young fella who is growing stressed in the shelter environment - BARCS, Baltimore MD

If you can provide a loving foster home for this special boy to live in, please email foster@charlietotherescue.org

Peacoat- 2 y/o, altered male, 56lbs

Meet adoptable Peacoat, the dapper pup whose warm personality and charming confidence will wrap around your heart like your favorite cozy coat! Peacoat is affectionate, friendly, confident, active, and incredibly attentive. He came to BARCS as a stray but quickly won over the hearts of staff and volunteers with his cheerful demeanor and lovable charm. Peacoat is a sweet, happy boy who has a wonderful smile and a positive attitude! He is eager to make friends everywhere he goes. He approaches new humans with a wiggly tail and puppy dog eyes, and he loves to light up a room.

Peacoat is easy to leash up and get going, and a pretty easy walk after he settles in. He enjoys exploring the shelter trails and loves sniffing everything. He looks back at his person a lot for eye contact, and has a great sit. Peacoat is a food-motivated pup, which makes training a breeze—he’s always eager to learn when there’s a tasty reward at the end. He does not seem bothered when passing other pups on his walk. He enjoys pets, and he is cuddly and snuggly. Peacoat is 56 lbs., a great snuggle size! He appears housetrained at the shelter.

Recently, Peacoat had a wonderful dogs day out adventure at Fort McHenry, where he enjoyed watching people while resting on a bench. Described as friendly and curious, he was happy to receive pets and show off his affectionate side. Peacoat is super cute, with a loving nature that includes a passion for kisses and snuggles. His sweet and calm demeanor makes him a joy to be around, and he clearly enjoys socializing with everyone he meets.

When tested off-leash in our shelter's play yard, Peacoat has shown social and bouncy behavior around some other dogs, but can also be rude at times and very reactive at the barrier, so needs an intentional introduction.

After several weeks in the shelter environment, it's understandable that Peacoat has grown very stressed in a kennel, and while he's currently in a foster home, it is only short-term placement, so we would love to have rescue lined up for Peacoat so that he doesn't have to return to our shelter.

Peacoat is available immediately for rescue pick-up.

Please let us know if your organization can help!

Thank you,

The BARCS Rescue Team

Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) ​New Address! 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225 rescue@barcs.org| (410) 396-4695

Rescue pick-up hours: Monday-Friday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m

Adoption hours: Monday-Friday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS) | 2490 Giles Rd | Baltimore, MD 21225 US

[batnana123]

The Way Soft Toys Mould The Entire Childhood

Have you been keeping a teddy bear along with you when sleeping? Do you connect with your loving bear more than anyone else? Well, if yes, then surely you are in the right place. You may wonder if it is a problem. But don’t be worried about it because nothing can understand you better than your favorite toy. If you want to give a similar kind of toy to your kid or any of your friend's children, probably the panda bear can be another soft option you can think of. Basically, such kinds of toys are called transitional items. They help us understand the impact of our feelings and touch.

Soft toys role in life:

Often, we don’t take this part seriously but the fact is, toys do hold the emotional connection but in a non-human manner. It is not much of a surprise that many of us do relate with them and can shape our initiation for the relationship in our lives. Kids most of their young age prefer having a cuddly toy, or their doll and the blanket which gives them a feeling of being cozy and warm. Soft toys are one such thing and if you have been looking out for the right type of soft toys then probably you need to search a little more.

Golliwogs can be the best gifting idea in terms of soft toys especially if the kid has always been a fan of it. Things that we just read above were part of scientific proof. But personally, you can experience the change in your kid’s behaviour too. A soft toy in a kid's life does play a major role to complement it; you can always give other toys as well. But you shall notice with your own eyes the way a kid connects with the soft toy is altogether a different feeling.

In future as well, these are the objects that do cherish the adults and hold the emotional need. They play a similar role for the people who have been suffering from a serious illness like dementia as it helps in soothing which is emotional reassuring.

Make it in own:

In case, you want to gift a soft toy by creating it on your own then you can do so as well. You just need to watch some DIY and tutorials. But when it comes to purchasing Golliwogs from the store, you need to ensure that you only get it from the qualified expert or store as it is to be used by kids the most. It is time that you take extra measures to give your child the much-needed happiness, especially in the COVID crises when everything is going crazy, your kid, of course, would want to be with friends and nothing can be a better option than a soft toy.

Stuffed animals are popular these days, panda bears are one of them. It is time to unload the level of cuteness which these toys give.

[homeopathypharmasofficial]

Does your dog have any favorite toys or gifts they usually receive on their birthday?

Birthdays are special occasions for humans and our furry friends alike. As dog owners, we often go the extra mile to ensure our canine companions feel loved and appreciated on their special day. One way to make their birthday memorable is by showering them with toys and gifts that they adore. While every dog has unique preferences, exploring some popular options can give you an idea of what your four-legged friend might enjoy. So, let's delve into the world of dog quotes and discover the favorite toys and gifts that dogs often receive on their birthdays.

Unleashing Joy: The Significance of Dog Quotes

Dog quotes have a unique ability to capture the essence of our canine friends' companionship and bring a smile to our faces. Renowned dog lovers and experts have shared their thoughts and insights on the joy dogs bring into our lives. Here are a few heartwarming quotes that celebrate the bond between humans and their furry companions:

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"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole." – Roger Caras

"The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog." – M.K. Clinton

"Happiness is a warm puppy." – Charles M. Schulz

"Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen." – Orhan Pamuk

"The more people I meet, the more I like my dog." – Unknown

These quotes serve as a reminder of the immense love and happiness dogs bring into our lives, making their birthdays an opportunity for us to show our appreciation.

Picking the Perfect Birthday Toys and Gifts

When it comes to choosing birthday toys and gifts for your dog, it's essential to consider their personality, size, and preferences. While dogs may not understand the concept of birthdays, they can certainly sense the excitement and joy that comes with receiving special treats. Here are a few popular options that dogs often adore:

Interactive Puzzle Toys: These toys engage your dog's mind and provide mental stimulation. Hide treats within the puzzles, encouraging your dog to solve the challenges and reap the rewards.

Plush Toys: Soft and cuddly plush toys are a hit among many dogs. Look for ones with squeakers inside, as the noise can provide extra entertainment for your furry friend.

Chew Toys: Dogs have a natural instinct to chew, and providing them with appropriate chew toys can help satisfy this urge while promoting dental health. Opt for durable toys that can withstand their chewing strength.

Treat-Dispensing Toys: These toys are designed to hold treats that are gradually released as your dog plays with them. They provide both mental stimulation and a tasty reward.

Personalized Accessories: Consider getting your dog a personalized collar, leash, or tag with their name or a special message. These accessories not only serve a practical purpose but also make your dog feel extra special.

Remember, the best birthday toy or gift for your dog is the one that matches their personality and preferences. Observe what types of toys they enjoy playing with, and take note of any particular material, texture, or sound that captures their interest.

The Joy of Celebrating Your Dog's Birthday

Celebrating your dog's birthday with toys and gifts is more than just a fun activity; it's an opportunity to deepen the bond you share with your furry friend. Engaging in playtime together and witnessing the joy in their eyes as they receive their special presents is a priceless experience.

As you plan your dog's birthday celebration, keep in mind that the most precious gift you can give them is your time, love, and attention. Take them for a long walk, play their favorite games, and shower them with affection throughout the day. After all, it's the little moments spent together that create lasting memories.

In conclusion, dogs hold a special place in our hearts, and their birthdays give us a chance to express our gratitude for their unwavering loyalty and companionship. Through the lens of dog quotes, we've explored the significance of celebrating our canine companions' birthdays and discovered some popular toys and gifts that dogs often enjoy. So, when your furry friend's birthday rolls around, remember to choose a gift that reflects their personality and spend quality time with them to create beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.

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[alexandraisyes]

Let's actually break into why this is so fucking harmful and demonizing to people who actually have ASPD (like me).

First off what the fuck is this thing. I'm literally just going to say it, if someone got me that and said it was supposed to "be like me" I'd sock them in the nuts. "This represents aspd" didn't know aspd was the fucking monster under my bed thanks buddy really fucking validating.

But oh no it gets better let's look at the product description.

First here's the bad it comes with.

That's real fucking cute and welcoming isn't it? Creepy ass eyes, drooling, pure void. Soulless, right? Because that's what people with ASPD are, right? They're soulless little monsters.

Oh even better he's in the dumpster. He's trash that's been thrown away because no one wants him and he's unloveable. That's the message we want to send about people with this disability, right? Dead animals painted onto the trash can with a </3 broken heart. Surrounded by trash bags because the person with ASPD takes up so much room that the trash piles up around them because it won't fit with them in there.

They're dirty and mangy and angry at the viewer, looking very cuddly and inviting, right? No, you don't think so? That doesn't look like a plushie you'd want to bring home? Yeah, me neither.

Oh, and of course the dumpster is on fire too, because we're just fucking dumpster fires of people who can't function, right? Or maybe it's supposed to be "edgy" but there's nothing edgy about having ASPD. It's extremely numbing and even distressing at times, not "edgy". Or maybe it's to tie into the stigma that people with ASPD are violent criminals and the most common crimes that are stigmatized in people who have ASPD is murder and arson, even though the disorder does not make you any more or less likely to be a violent criminal as literally any other disorder, and sadism and pyromania are not symptoms of ASPD in any way, shape, or form.

Let's look at the "symbolism"

The only part I even mildly like is the Rorschach coverings because I think that's neat, but we don't "see things differently". We're literally just neurodivergent, and often times I find that my opinions and world views align with my AuDHD spectrum friends. It's just neurodivergency.

It's not a vision disorder, for fucks sake, haha.

However they could have done the rorschach coverings MUCH DIFFERENTLY BECAUSE HE JUST LOOKS MANGY AND UNKEMPT!!! Which are both stereotypes of socio/psychopathy.

Most people with ASPD develop it instead of being born with it, so most people with ASPD are sociopaths. Anyone who has ever met a sociopath knows that we are not less afraid of stimuli, we just process it differently because we compartmentalize damn near everything. Literally every sociopath ever has PTSD and some kind of anxiety disorder, it's literally part of developing ASPD. So all the "wide smile and eyes" do is further play into the stereotypes that people with ASPD are soulless and heartless.

Especially since it looks like it's getting ready to fucking murder you.

And yeah, the thing about the eyes is true to an extent, but not to that extent. We just tend to be less emotive with our eyes is all, and there's literally nothing wrong with that. We're less emotive because we're constantly assessing everything around us, hypervigilance is a symptom of ASPD, and so it's unlikely to see us actually relax because we're actively documenting other people's social cues in every interaction.

We're also hypervigilant because in those who develop ASPD they've literally survived hell and are walking balls of trauma and nerves.

But sure, call it an "insentivity to stimuli" when in reality we're oversensitive and aware of stimuli.

OH YEAH HERES THE BEST FOR LAST

"Bunny".

"Bunny"

What the fuck do you mean by that.

I'll tell you what it is. It's a reflection of the demonization and dehumanization of people with ASPD. We're not considered to be proper "humans" by the rest of society because they aren't able to understand us and aren't willing to understand us either because we have a "scary disorder". It's an excuse to strip us of our human rights because we aren't "human" enough.

That's why it's a "bunny".

Once again, making it look purposefully wrong to enforce the stigma that people with ASPD are demonic and diseased, and that people who look "wrong" are "evil". The idea that you can tell someone has the disorder by looking at them.

And fuck them because we fit into social norms so well that people don't even know we have ASPD unless they tell them. The people who raised me didn't understand that I have ASPD until I sat them down and pointed out the symptoms that were present throughout my childhood and have remained to this day. It's not something that's easy to detect. We follow social norms to the point that it scares other people because they want to be able to spot us so they can isolate us because we have a scary disorder.

So fuck this design. They really fucking failed this.

The Plushy Dreadful for ASPD is actually ass and I’m tearing into my sides to not start screaming about why it missed the bar so badly that it’s in hell.