#i Will not apologize for the gnome jokes. i think it is very silly and whimsical and funny. i love this game feature

[plumbogs]

goth family in fanon and (inconsistently) lore: gloomy, gothic, sometimes nice but generally serious and reserved. respectable. old money. proper folks. high class. whatever

goth family in gameplay: Local Rich Bastards Will Steal Things From Your House In Front Of You

[fluffyglass]

THE MR. RUDE APOLOGISM MASTERPOST

you may be asking "Oh dear god what has Finn gotten up to this time?" well, that my friend, is a very valid question! The answer to which is as follows: He's rewatched every single TMMS segment with Mr. Rude in it to prove that he's done nothing wrong!

After many many hours of rewatching, I've come to some conclusions on the depressed tomato man. I'll give a quick rundown here, then throw my episode by episode analysis under the cut.

Season 1

Mr. Rude is in 30 episodes in Season 1.

In only 3 of these episodes does he do anything wrong.

In 4 of the episodes where he's innocent, Mr. Fussy yells at him for no reason.

Season 2

Mr. Rude is in 30 episodes in Season 2.

In only 6 of these episodes does he do anything wrong.

In 1 of the episodes where he's innocent, as well as one where he did do something wrong, Mr. Fussy yells at him for no reason.

Conclusions

In total, Mr. Rude only actually did anything wrong in 9 out of the 60 segments he's in, which is 15%. That's less than a quarter of the time. Even counting the three episodes I was unsure about, that's only 12/60. 20%. Still less than a quarter.

Why have I been bringing up Mr. Fussy? Because this experience genuinely made me not like him anymore. In only one out of Mr. Fussy's 7 appearances with Mr. Rude does he not yell at him, and in five of the times he does - it was completely unjustified.

Now, onto the episode by episode section!

Ah, you wanna see my episode by episode analysis? Well, I'll give you a quick color legend first.

Yellow - Mr. Rude does nothing wrong

Red - Mr. Rude does something wrong

Blue - Mr. Fussy yells at Mr. Rude for no reason

Pink - I have no idea what to put for this one lmao

Also, there's a ton of cursing in here because I wrote these notes as I went along and I don't feel like editing them to be more professional. You get what you get when it comes to Mr. Rude apologism.

SEASON 1

Flying - He does nothing wrong, he just asked Mr. Grumpy to do his fucking job. Though, I will admit, he was a dick about it.

Music - He does nothing wrong, Miss Naughty is a fucking bitch and Mr. Fussy targeted him for no got damn reason even though he has fucking ears and should have heard Miss Naughty going off on her fucking cymbals. Miss Naughty also tried to poison him so

Farm - He does nothing wrong, those bitch ass crows broke his fucking robot I cant believe this.

Booboos - He does nothing wrong, he literally just wants some decent service while he is in the fucking hospital and Mr. Scatterbrain is a fucking moron about it

Mall - He's barely in it and I will admit he is a bit of an asshole in this one but he doesn't do anything explicitly wrong

Birthday - He does nothing wrong, he just wants to buy a birthday present for his homie Mr. Grumpy. In fact, he shows that he cares about his friend because he knows what he would want (and gets something he wouldnt like, presumably as a joke). Hes a caring friend but also a troll.

Superstore - He does nothing wrong, he just wants to return his shitty toaster. It ends up well for everyone involved :)

Books - He does nothing wrong, he is literally just neurodivergent and cannot read social situations

Camping - He does nothing wrong, he tried to warn everyone that they were going the wrong way, and then called out Miss Whoops on her fucking bullshit and putting everyone in danger. He then proceeded to fucking die. Miss Daredevil doesnt even give a shit about two of the raft riders fucking dying what the fuck.

Paint - He does nothing wrong, he just wants to finish his painting commission.

Jobs - This is the one I time I'll admit he does something really wrong. He commits multiple driving related crimes, as well as throwing his sandwich at Mr. Quiet, splashing Mr. Nosey and Mr. Small, and taking advantage of Mr. Scatterbrain's stupidity. He also crumpled up Mr. Scatterbrain's drawing of a hamster.

Trains - He does nothing wrong, Mr. Fussy's a bitch ass motherfucker, and he did more good than bad because he rescued Mr. Messy at the end.

Fair - He does nothing wrong, he got a fucking pie yeeted at him of course he wouldn't like it. He does put the pie in Mr. Scatterbrain's face though but he already got it in his face so it's just even now. He then proceeds to be pelted with pies. But thankfully it seems like they're both having fun by the end.

Movies - Yeah he's a bit of an asshole in this one. He puts too much cheese on Mr. Happy's nachos (and then throws them at him). He does get his karma though cause he gets fucking trapped in the popcorn machine someone please save him oh my god.

Dance - He does nothing wrong, he just has taste.

Inventions - He does nothing wrong, Miss Chatterbox just doesnt like him for the way he is which is super fucked up of her. What the fuck, man. He accepts Miss Chatterbox's invention regardless. He then proceeds to be abused by everyone around him. Hes totally justified in being mean at the end.

Amusement Park - Okay yeah he was an asshole in this one, cause he was rude to Miss Calamity about her supposed grooming habits. However, he was also abused a lot during multiple of the bumpers, which I guess counts as karma.

Adventure - He literally doesnt even do anything in this one

Rainy Day - Dude, his entire fucking family died. Give him a break.

Games - He did nothing wrong, he won the fucking game but Mr. Scatterbrain took the credit what the fuck he only had 3 POINTS MR RUDE HAD 4 MR. HAPPY YOU DUMB YELLOW FUCK LEARN HOW TO COUNT

Restaurants - He does nothing wrong, Mr. Fussy is so fucking mean to him I will never get over this he deserves so much better what the fuck

Cars - he's just vibin man

Canned Goods - He does nothing wrong, he just ate some beans man

Collecting - he's barely in it and just kinda vibes

Full Moon - He does nothing wrong, he legit just got kidnapped by some fucking aliens with his alien husband

Heatwave - He does nothing wrong, 6 gay men just casually committed acts of Home Invasion and are going to be arrested for their crimes against him.

Sleep - He does nothing wrong, and I doubt anyone would have even noticed he was asleep if Miss Chatterbox kept her fucking mouth shut. He cant control what hes doing if hes fucking asleep. Even after all that he still clapped for Mr. Fussy, who hates him, at the end. What a champ.

Carwash - He does nothing wrong, Miss Calamity technically fucking kidnapped him what the fuck.

Lawns - He does nothing wrong, he didn't want to take his lawn to begin with and then got his lawn ruined for literally no reason, even after warning Me. Nosey and Mr. Small that their invention was gonna explode. He even gave Miss Chatterbox the joy in knowing she "won".

Parade - He does nothing wrong, he legit just made a float and Mr. Fussy fucking bullied him for it. What the fuck.

SEASON 2

Clean Teeth - Yeah hes a bitch in this one but Mr. Fussy was also a bitch so it evens out.

Airports - He does nothing wrong, he just wanted to go on his flight. Of anything, Miss Scary was more rude than he was.

Game Shows - He does nothing wrong like. Genuinely nothing, and then gets physically assaulted.

Hats - He does nothing wrong, Mr. Grumpy's just a fucking bitch and took credit for both his and Mr. Tickles hats. What the fuck, man.

Robots - He does nothing wrong, he legit just got his baguette burnt wtf

Up and Down - He's fine for the first bit but I will admit hes an asshole in the second one

Gifts - He does nothing wrong, he's just trying to keep Mr. Tickle from fucking assaulting people. Then his entire store is destroyed for no reason.

Sun and Moon - He does nothing wrong, he barely did anything at all

Telephone - I refused to watch this one I just know hes a bitch in it

Washing and Drying - He does nothing wrong, he just wanted his laundry done and he got assaulted at the end. Why is this a trend.

Fruit - He stole Miss Sunshines fucking fruit and then proceeded to endanger everyone around him by driving recklessly. What the fuck, man.

Radio - He does nothing wrong, Mr. Scatterbrain is just a moron, and Miss Whoops is a dumbass.

Supermarket - ???

Cinema - He doesn't do anything wrong, and he looks very nice in his new hat.

Post Office - He doesn't do anything wrong, hes trying his best okay (he also gets covered in stamps at the end)

Pets - He doesn't do anything wrong, he doesn't do anything at all

Dance Dance Dance - He doesn't do anything wrong, Mr. Fussy's a fucking bitch

Trees - He doesn't do anything wrong, someone free him

Library - He didnt even do anything man

Pirates - He doesn't do anything wrong, in fact he is the first to jump in and protect his crewmates from the aliens. He also saves the entire space crew in the end.

Trains and Planes - He doesn't do anything wrong, he barely does anything to begin with

Out to Sea - He doesn't do anything wrong, it makes sense for him to act in his own self interest because he was stuck on a deserted island with those three morons for 30 fucking days. He didn't intend to take the boat, because the tide rolled him out. He is now inevitably going to die.

Next Door - Yeah hes a bitch in this one, but he didnt deserve to get his fucking car crushed.

Lunch - He doesn't do anything wrong, Mr. Stubborn drew first blood.

Machines - This is a weird one. Is he really in the wrong for wanting to go home? I mean, it's safe to assume Miss Giggles is fucking dead if she was taken by a dinosaur. He even vows not to doubt Miss Daredevil at the end and is happy to see Miss Giggles okay

Fairies and Gnomes - even though he thinks it's silly that Mr. Nervous is scared of a garden gnome, he still "arrests" it to make him happy :)

Home Improvement - He doesn't do anything wrong, Mr. Stubborn is just a moron.

Birds - He doesn't do anything wrong, he was even nice enough to invite Mr. Nervous along for the birdwatching trip. He's totally justified in not giving a shit about Mr. Fussy because Mr. Fussy has been nothing bit horrible to him the entire show.

Parks - He does nothing wrong he just wanted a burger

Surprises - Refused to watch this one again, I just know hes a bitch

Wow, that's a lot. Anyways, as a proud Mr. Rude apologist, I conclude that he's an innocent man and doesn't deserve the shit he gets. I can get taking his drivers license though that man cannot drive for the life of him

[lil-miss-methodical]

On My Block Season 2 threw down the metaphorical artistic gauntlet & there ain’t a Squad gully enough to pick it up. 

I hope people who've seen season one and now season two realize that what's taken place before their eyes is called elevation. This is how an ongoing show is supposed to handle things. Season one laid down a foundation for its audience and season two did not make the silly mistake of disregarding that foundation but instead pulled that bitch from under the audience’s feet to give us that freefall feeling and then used it to cushion our fall - reminding exactly why we loved it. it had me hyped, made me laugh, made me cry - often all in the same episode. Things that I thought were gonna happen didn’t happen how I thought they were gonna happen and that's how they kept me perched, on edge, interested even through sleep deprivation.

These were the same characters I’d grown to love in season one. Despite the hardship, despite the bullshit they returned to us the characters whom we’d grown to know and love and unveiled them just a bit more. When jamal rolled in money - I felt as though i was rolling in the dough. When Monse was telling Cesar what to do I was nodding along as though she was me, as though her opinions were mine. When Jasmin spoke I listened for a lesson was being given. When Cesar or Ruby cried - we all cried.

The musical scale out did the last and I didn’t even know that was possible. from the very first song they used to open the show and place all of us in our feelings - to the return of the track that left such a huge mark last season. They music not only to alter how we feel moment to moment, but to make authentic the era, style and culture the show is marked upon.

The Breakdown:

This season is broken down into two variables - solo hero's journey & and overarching theme.  The former can be elements as such: 

- Ruby's battle with PTSD

- Monse's battle of solidifying her feet instead of running

- Jamal's fight to be shine, be seen, be respected (and that has as much to do with audience as with Squad)

- Cesar's unsettled feeling of being alone (although he and we really learn how much he has)

- Jasmin staking her claim to her position

With season one ending in a death of a loved on and a wound of his own - we find Ruby healing. At first he's in a state of denial...This is a reality many black and brown people find themselves suck in, not about the mishap no, but about the trauma that comes with it. Like Ruby, we disassociate. We go with a 'it's life, bad shit happens, yet I'm alive and I should see the blessing in that and keep pushing forward' mentality that does not allow us to first dissect that trauma and journey through that pain as we should. The show acknowledges that damage and thus we end up having seemingly unlikely people help Ruby he's not only on a journey but deserves to allow himself to take that path to real recovery. Jason Genao did such a wonderful job - from the simplicity of wanting to unwind with some spontaneous party organizing to the quick emotional windup that taunts when something reminds you of your trauma.

Monse is the character I relate to the most because I see myself in the nature of her traits while also being able to identify with her internal struggle. Being abandoned put puts a complex within an individual that most people cannot understand - def it's that first abandonment is by a parent who we're taught is supposed to love, protect and be there for us. People who are abandoned can either gain traits of being clingy or having issues forming a bond or leaving. Monse of course like most has a duality of this. The bond is important to her and she'll do anything to maintain it but on the other hand she has a sense to leave when stuff it too uncomfortable. We see this several time in this season alone. But the real lesson for Monse is not a reprehend on her fears or traits but reality of being loved and accepted. No matter what you do, where you go, you love us and we love you and we'll be waiting when you get back.

Jamal is that character doesn't get the respect he deserves - that in story and from the audience that watches the show. The show took this in hand this season. As Jamal never ceased to remind the squad of his work on their behalf he steepled his worth asl and the actor that plays him, Brett Gray, yet again flexed his comedic chops for the masses yet again. I think Jamal doesn't understand how iconic he is, how amazing he is for those in story and out. He's coming off of that high of being on the heels of an adventure.

Jasmin also got shine this season. They humanize her without changing her, dimming her light or having her apologize for who she is as women have to do when the world feels they're too boisterous, too loud in tone, look and voice. She loved herself enough to remain true to herself and those who took the time out to see who that was, got to love her. Like all the characters she was opinionated, and even when the whole crew don't realize it she has something to add to the squad - thus what allows her to be the honorary member of the team. Also Jessica Garcia is another comedic genius in the element.

Cesar went from being in the hard place of his brother's gang to being in what seemed like an impossible place of no gang and seemingly no protection. Exiled from the Santos he's literally homeless and isolated from his last remaining relative. He find himself shipping from one one home to the next, exhausted with having to adapt to different family cultures. This was interesting because as they show we are ironically who we are in part do to our family living styles at home. There were a lot of jokes about Cesar's one color tanks and knee high shorts but when he starts surfing from house to house you get to see this 'culture' of how these people lived from an outsiders perspective - the man chilling vibe he received with Monse's dad. The rushed, lively, full feeling of Ruby's home that at first felt crowded to him. The eccentric way Jamal ran his bedroom. Even the weirdness of Chivo and his 'family'. While these aspects of these difference threw him of kilter at first he learned to appreciate and truly love each and everyone for those same difference. He learned the art of gratitude because people tend to treat their homes as their safe places - not just for heir forms but their identities. We can be exact who we are in the face of our homes. As he thought he had nothing, those around him that loved him welcomed him into their safe space - despite the physical danger. This bonded his relationship with these people even more because there's a difference in saying we're family and you showing that I'm your family. And yes it was beautiful to see them credit the two black men of the parenthood for taking this kids life seriously and holding court for him. It was beautiful watching him come to love and appreciate Jamal and understand the wealth that comes with this friendship and making a strong brotherhood (def considering the war of gangs between brown and black men).

Every character must thread their given path to meet in a middle of shorts with everyone else. And noticed I didn't say they must complete the journey - travel it alone. We get the the end satisfied but still with the knowledge that the work is yet to be done. Ruby's PTSD and pain did not magically dissolve. Monse's abandonment issues didn't evaporate into nothingness. Jamal may have sculpt his worthiness yet the anxiety of 'what's next' still snipes at him. Cesar may have learned to appreciate what he does have but lost in the aspect of independence and what that means in the face of those around him that he loves and how to make that not mean being alone. Jasmin may have Ruby and us kneeling at her feet learning the error of our ways but she still got 3 other members to break.

It is these individual journeys that push the narrative forward, that reveals the overarching theme so to speak. Without these journeys there's nothing to carry the overarching theme. This is what I call great writing because it forces the threads to connect but still allows all individual characters to have their own position in the story that equals out.

The Revelation of a Theme:

Everything about this season was about family. When we watched Spooky, Mario, and Jasmin help guide Ruby through his symptoms of PTSD and trauma, what we were witnessing was family at work. When Cesar, Jamal, and Ruby laughed while rolling their eyes in disbelief of Monse's leaving for good speech - thats was love. When they tell her you'll be back and we'll be here...that was the understanding of family. When we see those around Jamal grow to see his worth by working to this appreciation its an aspect of a real family’s effort. The sacrifice, and support that came both for and from Cesar was hella representation of family. Jasmin’s whole storyline is the representation of new family.

This season didn't truffle with pointlessness. They didn't find conflict by creating false hate between the characters. They didn't drag this aspect of 'let's blame Cesar' or have that be an easy tension between him and Ruby. As a matter of fact their bond was deepened. Ruby had no hate in his heart for Cesar, instead he embraced his brother in the street and they cried, for themselves and each other.

This whole season was about being willing to sacrifice, being willing to be selfless for those you love. Everyone allowing Cesar to live with them, Jamal allowing it to be 'our' money, Monse's dad not trying to force her to stay away from her mom despite his feelings where Julia was concerned, them risking it to clean the money, Jamal giving up the gnome. Their rush to burn the money when they thought it would put someone else life in danger.

It was this concept of sacrifice and selflessness that sends Cesar after Latrelle in hopes of freeing his friends when Ruby comes to him distraught.

Cesar on most scopes is not a killer. As he told his brother he's not cut from the cloth of gang life. We see him called pussy for not being about that life. For not being able to end a life over turf wars, money, or Ill-intent words thrown his way. But as everyone had to show what they were willing to do for the concept of family - so too did Cesar. Good or bad - we saw what Cesar would be willing to pull the trigger for.

They all loved eachother, with that love came a protection and a fight to rival any and all that didn't have good intentions. This season was love. It was family, sacrifice, acceptance, respect. Ruby was willing to heal for it, Monse willing to stay for it, Jamal willing to fight for it, Jasmin is willing to be patient for it, Cesar was willing to kill for it. OMB is about this diverse mix of kids who have this bond that they've learned to nurture. It's speak on who they're allowed to be because it and how far they're willing to go to keep it.

In my last review my byline was "On my block, squad means family" and this season has proven that for this crew,  squad still and always will mean Familia.

How do you define family and how do you allow it to define you?

Other post/aspects to be on the look out for:

Mario/Ruby vs Spooky/Cesar Cesar X Monse - The breakdown Monse Family -The genius Jamal/Jasmin Jasmin/Ruby

Don’t forget to follow me for future post and reviews!

[redandpointy]

How do you think Kalec and Jaina would spend love is in the air together

"Get yer chocolates and yer roses! Step right up folks! You there! You look like you have a sweetheart at home! Strapping young adventurer like yourself! You! You have a sweetie? I knew it! You have a gift for this most important spending holiday? You don't! Well friend, I have got your back. Step right up! Roses and delectable sweets to charm any significant other! Sparkly gems? We got em! The fragrances and treats to delight the senses!"

The goblin leaned down on his box and grinned conspiratorially. "And for those spicer evenings, Northrend's finest assortment of captivating lingerie!" He winked and one of the gnome girls in the crow tittered, her cheeks turning bright pink. Standing up the goblin salesman addressed the crowd. "Buy it for yourself! Buy it for your sweetie! We've got it all!"

The goblins behind him wearing, inexplicably, a diaper and an enchanted pair of wings, sighed. One threw a small rocket into the air where it burst into the shape of a heart. The other, rolling his eyes, shot the fake arrow from his bow. As the heart-tipped arrow was tethered to the bow, it didn't shoot very far. Not that it had much power behind the pull. The short lived flight was as anemic as the goblin's enthusiasm for peddling the almost uniformly colored wares.

"You! Sir! You look like you have a loved one!"

It took Kalec a moment to realize the goblin salesman was speaking to him. Kalec blinked at the broad, gold-capped smile.

"Handsome lad like yourself, I bet you have to beat 'em off with a stick!" The goblin said, chuckling for some reason. It had to be some sort of idiom Kalec didn't understand. Perhaps the joke didn't translate into common well.

"Er-"

"Archmage Kalec is dating Lady Proudmoore," one of the girls perusing the goblin's wares spoke up. She was one of his students, Margery Crawford.

"Ohh, well then! He certainly should have only the very best gift for the grand magus!" The goblin salesman said, snapping his fingers.

A third assistant seemed to materialize at his side. This goblin was dressed in an extremely revealing pink dress. She had a box of chocolates in one hand, her arm draped with necklaces and bracelets of obviously varying quality, each with a price tag. In her other arm she had a bouquet of roses and a flimsy kerchief on a hanger.

"After all, the Lady has been so very kind in letting us set up this little popup boutique!" He took the box of chocolates form the assistant who reached back and produced another handful of gem-encrusted jewelry.   The goblin wagged his eyebrows at Kalec. "Something for her," he said, the smile a glinting leer.

"And maybe a little somethin' for you," the goblin woman said, winking saucily as she brought the kerchief to drape over her front. The sheer pink fabric concealed nothing.

Which... was perhaps the point since Kalec belatedly realized it wasn't a silk scarf after all.

"Uh-"

"You better have something," Margery said, hands on her hips. Beside her, her friends nodded in extreme, unified, female disapproval.

"My Da' forgot one year," a dwarf girl Kalec didn't know said. "He slept on the couch for weeks. She never lets him forget."

The others nodded in apparent agreement with the punishment.

"It's my dads' anniversary so papa Ben won't ever forget," another boy from class said. "Light help him if he forgets that."

"So what'll it be? Some pretty gems? Some flowers? Chocolates? All of the above?" The Goblin shopkeeper said, sliding into view between Kalec and the teens.

"I think I will have to make appropriate plans," Kalec said, frowning thoughtfully. "Good day." He turned, leaving the sputtering goblin in his wake.

Kalec considered his options. Dead flowers seemed silly on top of an already apparently arbitrary and nonsensical holiday. When had this become a holiday anyway? Shaking his head, Kalec went in the direction of the sweet shop to acquire sweets he knew Jaina liked. Kalec liked them too, but he was apparently supposed to give Jaina something she liked.

Was she supposed to give him something too? Putting the thought aside, Kalec entered the sweetly smelling mouth of utter hell.

Packages flew through the air as they were assembled rapidfire by a pair of mages. Orders were being called out and filled. Gold exchanged hands. Sugar, butter and flour were blended with chocolates. Some were blended with rum or other spirits. The confectioners and bakers in the back of the shop were partaking from their own stock of alcohol as they worked at a fever pitch.

Stunned by the sensory onslaught, Kalec found himself shuffled into a steadily moving but very long line.

This holiday was madness.

Finally Kalec was at the front. A very harried high elf leaned against the counter. "Please tell me you were a pre-order," she said before she looked up.

"Er- No?"

The woman's eyes closed in agony and Kalec was quite concerned before she straightened with a fixed smile and a slightly magic look in her eye. "What would you like? Hopefully we have some in stock or you'll need to return later. Or try another shop. Or perhaps place an order for next year's holiday so it won't be forgotten in the future. How might I help?" The corner of her mouth ticked.

Kalec requested some of Jaina's favorites; Chocolate caramels with sea-salt, chocolate covered cherries and some chocolate covered pretzels. The cherries were backordered so Kalec left with the other two items. They were all placed in an ornate, pink, heart-shaped box before Kalec could ask why. Kalec paid and accepted the box and was quickly shuffled out of line with a loud "NEXT!"

Kalec was practically shoved out into the street by the press of bodies inside. Outside, the line to get into the store was now winding down the street. The people in line looked covetously at his box and Kalec held it a bit closer then hurried off.

Sheer insanity.

Kalec beat a hasty retreat then decided that perhaps the treats were best left at home. He made a short detour and stowed his gift in the cold box before snooping around Jaina's workbench.

Dead plants were a silly idea. If the purpose was to give a gift (and why would another be required so shortly after a holiday entirely about giving gifts?!) then he'd give Jaina something she'd like. She might like flowers? They appeared traditional. Maybe he would give her a living plant? Kalec considered his options then, checking the clock, decided to brave the streets again and acquire one or two things before Jaina returned home.

Then maybe she could give him some context.

Three shops later and it appeared as though every single rose in the entire city had been sacrificed on the altar of this bizarre goblin holiday everyone appeared to celebrate. However Kuhuine had suggested that he might have better luck with a nursery in Kalimdor or the Eastern kingdoms and failing that finding something and digging it up.

Kalec left her shop and, feeling determined to do this odd holiday right, placed an order to be delivered to his home. Then he left Dalaran entirely.

It took three hours to find what he was looking for. Then, because he was in the area, he reinforced the wards around Azsuna and stayed for a quick chat with the dragons there. The whelps were a delight as always and his cargo turned into an impromptu botany lesson before he had to leave again.

Lifting the crate by the door with a quick levitation, Kalec brought it inside. He decided to set the crate down in the workshop and then, after some thought, he conjured a garish pink bow. It looked odd on the rough wood, but he'd not seen wrapping as in Winter Veil - but there had been plenty of garish pink bows.

Kalec set the little flower down on the kitchen table by the window then went about making dinner.

Jaina arrived home after a long day. She set her staff aside and rolled her shoulders. Slipping out of her shoes she summoned her slippers. The house smelled wonderful.

"I'm home!" she called out, heading for the kitchen.

"In here," Kalec called. He met her at the kitchen doorway with a hug and a kiss. Jaina sighed and relaxed against his chest. "Long day?" he asked.

Jaina grunted an answer. "Better now." She squeezed her arms around his waist. "How was your day?"

"Interesting. I apologize for the hasty nature of my gifting, but I was unaware of the holiday until earlier."

Jaina looked up, confused. Holiday? Kalec was gently taking her elbow and escorting her to the kitchen table. She was seated in her usual chair - and there was a rush of warmth as she realized she had a usual chair and so did he - and a plant was placed before her.

It was captivating. Jaina had never seen one before outside of some sketches in books. The crude renderings of charcoal and pencil did not do the plant justice.

The plant's stem and the base of the leaves were the deep purple of twilight. The edges faded into a soft off-white color. The center of the flower was the same deep purple but the leaves... The leavers were each a delicate, translucent, glowing blue. Small sparkles rose from the flower then faded from view, an intricate exchange of magic between the flower and the ambient aether on Azeroth.

"Is- Kalec is that a Starlight rose?"

He nodded, grinning. "I'm supposed to give you roses, but please do not be offended when I say I thought gifting a dead plan seemed... silly? However apparently all the roses in Azeroth have been claimed for bouquets so I couldn't even get you red one. But then I remembered these and I thought you might think it was just as pretty-"]

"Kalec, there hasn't been one of these in Dalaran in centuries. The last blooms were cultivated by the Highborne mages in Darnassus and they died." Jaina reached out to touch the flower but stopped herself. "I've never seen one. Antonidas had drawings in his alchemy books."

Kalec sat across from her. "You're kidding. You're not kidding."

Jaina looked up from the impossibly beautiful flower. "The blue flight cultivates these?"

He shrugged. "We have a few in, uh, well the equivalent would be window gardens? Along with dreamleaf and aetheril and other such plants. We're not natural gardeners like the greens are. But this one I just found. They're not very difficult to find if you know the right sort of spell."

Jaina set both hands on the table. "You- You know where to find these in the wild."

"Jaina, they're all over suramar. You can find them in some places in Azsuna, too." He tilted his head in question.

Jaina rubbed her hands over her face then parted her fingers so she could watch the gentle shimmer and glow of the plant.

"By your reaction I take it this is like the leywater issue."

"This is exactly like the leywater issue," she said.

Kalec breathed out, relaxing. He smiled. "Well that's alright then. I was afraid I'd botched the holiday."

Jaina shook her head and reached out to take his hand. "Love, what holiday?"

Kalec's eyebrows rose. "The odd goblin one. It makes no sense but the whole planet is apparently mad for it."

"The gobli- Oh!"

Kalec smiled. He rose and retrieved a pink, heart-shaped box. "It seemed that chocolates and flowers were key components as well as some gift of some sort? Apparently failure to remember the holiday results in sleeping on the couch and as nice as the new couch is, I much before bed."

Jaina opened the box and was delighted to find some of her favorites.

Kalec continued to explain as he took his seat again. "I thought you might like those better than the chocolates the goblins were selling. And a live plant. It just needs a little bit of water, a little bit of sun and access to a lot of mana in the aether and it should be fine. Oh, and I got you that new Aetheric monitor you wanted."

Jaina blinked then grinned. "You what?"

Kalec smiled back. "I thought you'd like it better than some of the other things they were telling me I should get."

Jaina grinned harder. Her cheeks hurt. Laughter bubbled up but she held it down, putting a hand over her mouth. Her beloved was utterly adorable and thoughtful and clearly had no idea what was actually going on, but was gamely trying to please her. His bright smile faltered and she grabbed for his hands, tugging him out of his seat as she rose. She leaned up on her toes and kissed him properly, one arm around his waist the other holding the side of his head.

"I did it right?" he asked.

A giggle escaped anyway as his expression made her heart do little flying loops. "Love, this is a wonderful surprise and I am very thankful and very touched. I love the gifts. These are the best gifts I've ever gotten for this holiday."

"I hear a 'but' coming," he said, concerned but not so very upset she thought.

Jaina laughed and nodded. She shook her head and sighed. "The goblins commercialized a small holiday that started, oh, I don't even know. In one of the human kingdoms. Some say Arathor even." She held his upper arms and tried to look serious, fighting the impish smile for now. "There's too much snow to go out most days and after Winter Veil there isn't much to do... Except each other." She shrugged a shoulder. "It's a holiday about sex because people were bored and cooped up in their homes. The goblins go ahole of it and, well, sex sells."

Kalec blinked. "This is a courting ritual?"

"No. Well. It can be." She squeezed his arms. "But the point is, it's not a big deal like  Winter Veil is. I'd completely forgotten what day it was. And the actual holiday isn't until tomorrow anyway." She leaned up and kissed him. "Thank you. This is a wonderful and thoughtful surprise. You didn't miss something important because I've never really deemed this important." She wrapped her arms around his waist. "I'm still gonna eat those chocolates."

Kalec chuckled and stroked his fingers through her hair. "I feel a bit embarrassed."

"Don't," she said, squeezing him close. "I should have mentioned something. That's my fault." She looked up at him. "You really got me an Aetheric monitor, too?"

"It's in the lab." A timer chimed and she reluctantly let him go to handle dinner. "We can uncrate it after dinner," Kalec said.

"We can," Jaina said. She waited until he'd removed the roast then backed him up against the counter. "Or we can indulge in some of the other traditional holiday activities."

It took him half a second, but Kalec caught on quickly now he had a better idea of what was going on. "I thought you didn't celebrate this holiday."

She  bit her lower lip as she smiled up at him. "You've done a remarkable job of convincing me otherwise."

Kalec looked at the roast then back at Jaina. "Dinner can wait?"

Jaina cast a stasis spell over the roast. "Dinner can wait."

[ohscorbus]

I have read your baby albus post for millionth time and fall in love with something new each time! I was wondering if you would share your headcannon about James and albus? Like maybe James being super protective and loving while albus was a baby? At what time did they start fighting? How do they make up after fights? How did albus react the first time james said something rude about scorpius? How does Lilly fit in with the James vs albus fights? How to ginny and Harry control their angry sons?

I may find it easier to relate to Albus but as the oldest of five, I totally feel James’s pain of being the oldest sibling. We have to put up with a lot…

Like maybe James being super protective and loving while Albus was a baby?

I think protective might be a little strong. It was more the excitement that kept him glued by his side at first. Then as time went on and he still couldn’t play with him, that’s when he lost interest a bit. His parents told him having a little brother would be ‘fun’ but James has just sat there and stacked all his toys around (and on) Albus and he still won’t pick them up and play with him. All Albus wants to do is sleep. He once asked his mum to take him back because he thought he was broken. Ginny had to explain while trying (and failing) not to laugh that that is what babies do. He’d have to wait a little while longer yet before he could play. James wasn’t convinced. He then asked for a dog instead.

That’s not to say he didn’t care for him because he did. Albus is tiny. He’s a bit boring yes, but he’s still his little brother so he won’t let anything bad happen to him. That’s what his mum said big brothers are for and it’s a job he takes to heart. So while baby Albus lies there dribbling away in his baby swing, James tells him everything he knows. That way when he’s old enough to go outside and play he’ll know the gnomes bite and that next door’s cat doesn’t like to be hugged. (It turns out it likes Albus’s hugs though. Teenage James is still bitter about that.)

His protective side continued to be really sweet in less obvious ways over the next few years. While he was all for letting Albus stand on his own two feet (literally), Harry and Ginny would always find James in Albus’s room whenever there was a storm at night. He said it was because big brothers have to protect little brothers when things get scary. But they both knew nothing woke Albus up. It was really James would needed the comfort but they never let him know they knew that. They’d ruffle his hair and tell him he was doing a good job. Because really, he did. Albus adored his big brother. It was a childhood full of playful teasing and near constant ‘competitions’, but it was a happy one.

At what time did they start fighting?

Albus’s first word was ‘no’ which says it all. It took James a while to learn that being the big brother didn’t mean he always got his way. In fact, he more often didn’t because his dad said he’s suppose to ‘set an example for Albus’. Whatever that means. Surely being older means he knows best, right?

Albus wasn’t deliberately argumentative, he was just stubborn and liked to stand his ground. Quite literally sometimes. It wasn’t unusual for him to go full hedgehog and curl in on himself on the floor. (James would poke him and Albus would just curl up even more in protest.) He’d stay like that for hours… or at least until he fell asleep. It was kinda cute and they joked about it back then of course, but once those defensive shields became mental ones it was no laughing matter. Harry wasn’t the only one at a loss with teenage Albus.

So they clashed more than properly fought, you see. It did start early though. In the sense of their ages and the time of the day. The average morning in the Potter household started with something along the lines of:

James: “Muuuum, Albus bit my finger again!”

Ginny: “If you kept putting your finger in my mouth I’d bit you too.”

James was frequently told off for deliberately annoying his brother. For example, little Albus had a baby walker and his favourite thing to do in it was to follow James around. He finally had the speed to keep up with his big brother! Albus loved that thing. But James would purposely go into small or low spaces where he knew Albus couldn’t follow or would get stuck trying because he found it funny. Albus did not. (James thought it served him right for running over his toes all the time. His dad called him a ‘menace on wheels’ and James agrees.)

How do they make up after fights?

Sometimes they’re forced into it. Grandma Molly knits them a ‘get along’ jumper and it’s the absolute worst. Sharing space is hard enough, but sharing a jumper? Well. Let’s just say Albus masters his scowl by the age of three for a reason. (That reason is James not learning that poking Albus in the ribs only extends their time in the jumper.)

But sometimes it’s on their own. It’s mostly an awkwardly mumbled sorry and then an offered game of Exploding Snap as a way of a peace offering. It’s easier than admitting you were wrong. Because they do love each other. They’re just different people with different approaches and interests. Watching them grow up and grow apart was sad because they were inseparable as children. They may have argued about everything but they were best friends when it mattered. They were (and still are) a force to be reckoned with when they put their minds to it and team up. Years of Auror training didn’t helped Harry one bit. He often joked it was easier to single handedly take on a whole gang of dark wizards than deal with the aftermath of one of his eight and six year old’s ‘adventures’.

How did Albus react the first time James said something rude about Scorpius?

He’s used to hearing it from strangers in the corridor at school but from his own brother at home? It’s almost unforgivable. The hurt wasn’t something Albus expected and a simple sorry couldn’t fix it. It made for a very awkwardly quiet and tense week at the Potter house.

Albus heard James’s apology out but it fractured their relationship for years. It takes nearly losing Albus in his fourth year for James to truly see what he’s done and what he’s lost. He promises himself and Albus he’ll do better from then on, and he does. He makes more of an effort to check in with Albus at school and he finally gets to know Scorpius. Which is difficult because Albus is overly protective of him. It’s like he expects James to do or say something bad. The guilt is overwhelming when James realises how little his brother trusts him now. It’s a long way from when he was younger and he would instinctively reach out for James’s hand because he knew his brother would look after him. It makes James realise how much he’s failed him. He talks to his dad about it and hearing he’s not alone in those thoughts makes him feel better… and worse.

How does Lily fit in with the James vs Albus fights?

She loves both her brothers dearly and hates to see them fight. She doesn’t like getting in the middle but she’s the first to point out if they’re being stupid and arguing over silly things. She’s there for the aftermath more than anything. She knows Albus needs his space but she also knows when he needs more and she’ll silently sit with him and hug him until she feels the tension leave him. Other distraction tactics include asking him for help with her homework. With James she’ll suggest a game of something. He forgets to mope as soon as he’s winning again.

How to Ginny and Harry control their angry sons?

Ginny deals with it better. She’s used to controlling rowdy boys and doesn’t take any of their nonsense. When enoughs enough, she makes it very clear and both Albus and James know it.

Harry struggles a little more. He doesn’t want to upset them but he also knows he can’t always be their best friend. It takes a while to find that middle ground. Sometimes he gets it wrong but other times he’s able to diffuse the situation just fine. It doesn’t really require a lot of thought when you’ve just got to separate the two of them. His difficulties lie in dealing with them individually. Helping toddler Albus consisted rubbing his back while he cried himself to sleep in his little ball. Teenage Albus is a complete mystery to him.

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7 Famous White Feminists Im So Over

The Urban Dictionary

White Feminism is nowa popular term owing to the abundance of white celebs taking advantage of the movement to further their own interestand career, usually without extending female solidarity or tackling relevant social issues such as trans-womens rights, Hollywoods whitewashing, invisibility of the disabled, police brutality, cultural appropriation, or institutional racism.

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While this type of feminism raises a certain level of awareness to SOME feminist issues, it is harmful in that it paints a negative picture of the overall movement and thusgives dumb, ignorant boys an excuse to create sexist memes so they can call anyone who gets offended as Do not misunderstand me, I do not blame White Feminism as the sole reason why people, especially on the internet, immediately reject the importance and essence of feminism (sad online gnomes who are super bored with their lives and are desperate to be edgy should be held accountable for their own short-sightedness). My point is I would be very unglad if young women were led to believe by their idols that womens rights, solidarity, and empowerment are purely about #squadgoals, #actlikeaman, and #fuckdiets.

Rebecca Vorick, Feminism 101: What Is White Feminism?

Whether as individuals or celebrities, I dont hate the women that I will listbelow, but I do loathe their rejection of intersectional feminism, their habit of whining towards critics, and their collective willfulinabilityto acknowledge andlearn from their white privileged ways.

So here I present to you the role models for White Feminism and why they hella suck:

The Holy Trinity

1. Amy Schumer

Meghan Demaria

The first time I discovered Amy was from her movie after it got rave reviews from critics despite her character being obnoxiousas hell. Hollywood was abuzz with this funny, feminist, body-positive woman. Then I came across this article on her racist antics specifically about her controversial video parody of Beyoncs pro-black . I googled more and found out shes said a ton of racially insensitive things such as that time she joked Mexican men are rapists;or when she was bummed because no lesbians hit on her at a lesbian bar (was she thinking or what?); or when she implied men of color cat-call women more than white men do.

– If your career is built at the expense of minorities whom you mock and dehumanize, then your comedy is probably lazy, gross, and stale tbh. To quote Nathan Robinson but Amys jokes, as the Guardian explains,

If people pointout repeatedly you are racist and you can only respond along the lines of MAYBE you should self-reflectand make an effort to see WHY youre constantly criticized for your tasteless words instead of issuing another hollow Amys PR apologies, like many forced White Feminist apologies, count for nothing until she stops making feebleminded jokes that cater exclusively to a white American audience. Contrary to what Amy has claimed, she doesnt take responsibility for her words and doesnt use criticism against her in order to evolve as an artist and person. Instead she firmly stands her ground, proceeds to produce the same tired material, and shouts

TLDR, Amy, making and being slightly chubby does not a feminist make. No volume of laughter can drown out the fact youre a racist.

2. Lena Dunham

Lena, Lena, Lena. Oh, god, where do I begin?

Rebecca Carroll

If White Feminism were a video game, Lena Dunham would be that aggravating, seemingly unbeatable self-entitled boss villain at the end of the game that suddenly comes alive after you defeat it, cackling at you as it escapes into Video Game Part 2. Without her, the other mini-bosses might not have been enabled. She is the head of the White Feminist hydra whose foot-in-the-mouth diseasereaches far and wide.

"White Feminism" BINGO card. I have experienced ALL of these. Ugh. (From feministbingocards on Tumblr) http://pic.twitter.com/rUo4JubVeO

— Trudy (@thetrudz) February 6, 2015

Which brings me to why shes tied with Amy and why she is THE poster child for White Feminism (I only placed Amy first because I personally find her more unbearable). Because Lena, Amy, and friends are praised as feminist heroines, they and their careers get away virtually unscathed ifthey carelessly make racist, homophobic, or transphobic remarks. While Amy is guilty of proudly creating insipid humor, Lenas affronts are more unsettling.

Shes incredibly narcissistic as shown when she ranted (as in seriously, as in not a joke) about being offended by a black man not flirting with her and when she confessed shed never had an abortion but wished she had one (gurl, there are other ways to drawawareness on an issue without making it about yourself); her tv show supposedly represents feminism but only casts white girls and downplays sexual assault;she repeatedly objectifies black male bodies;she stated unbelievably ignorant gibberish about India and penned a sexist essay on Japan;she tweeted a racist joke about Asians; her view towards Rihannas abusive relationshipis perplexing; she doesnt acknowledge her success was heavily influenced by her wealthy familys connections; and she may have outed her sister to their parents without consent.

Theres also the questionable incident with said sister that Lena wrote of in her book I mean kids do weird crap and girls should be allowed to discover and explore their bodies and do naive stuff, but IDK what to sayabout this one so Ill just quote this anonymous comment on Jezebels article:

And this one by redditor scdi:

Plus this one by Victoria Brownworth:

While Im all for women being shameless in their self-love, theres nothing really new or groundbreaking with Lenas capitalist-centric feminism. Her work has indisputably raisedthe spotlight on important womens issues such as abortion and sexual autonomy, but is that enough given the harm shes done to feminism, to people of color, to LGBTQ+? She invites women to support her and her show because girl power, but hasnt bothered to address intersectionality and diversity, much less internalize any negative comments towards her regarding the above-mentioned stunts.

Lena Dunhams feminism is tone deaf. Theres nothing empowering about a classist, rich, privileged white girl who, like her counterpart Amy, contributes nothing profound or of actual substance for womens issues and is averse to improving her advocacy. I just I cant anymore. Lena, please ssssh.

If youre like me and youre done with Lena DONEham, check out some of the silly things shes saidhere.

3. Taylor Swift

My problematic fave! Who knew she was trouble when she walked in? T-Swizzles damsel-in-distress feminism may not be as toxic as Lena Dunhams, but its still clear as dishwater.

Taylor primarily rose as a status symbol for geeky shy girls, but even then people were already dissing Americas sweetheart. Somewhere along the way it became uncool to hate on Tay-Tay (whether legitimately or not), especially after Kanye stole her moment during the 2009 VMA.

Alas, regardless how polished and sweet your public persona is, if theres dirtunder all that sugar itll inevitably seep through bit by bit.Besides,any person who learns his/her feminism from Lena Dunham should not be trusted.

Ill sayTaylor is a hypocrite. Once upon a time she asserted she was not a feminist until one day she realized feminism is prettyradand helps her brandas an artist(plus it can be handy to dismiss your critics as). Of course its perfectly fine to change your opinion as you mature and learn from your initially confused view of feminism, but weve yet to see Taylor own up her missteps and strive for change.

She built an empire by portraying an angelic female whose biggest enemy is the sexualother female who steals her mans attention, and she exemplified this when she shit on Camille Belles career because Camille dated Taylors ex. She called her clique of BFFs to film a music video to drag Katy Perry after a feud. She accused Nicki Minaj of thereby overshadowingNickis discussion on her legitimate struggles as a black female artist and yet its Taylors character thats being assassinated? K.

Additionally, Taylor seems to be unaware of her privilege as a white woman; she culturally appropriates POC and uses them as props in her videos; her #squad is not inclusive; and her latest drama with Kanye contributes to the stereotypeof the angry black man vsthe innocent, faultless white woman. She also contendsthat if you are female and you do not support her, then there is aspecial place in hellfor you. Her self-serving feminism needs work because her white privilege is showing (and probably stressing out her PR team) and her constantly being marketed as a modern feminist despite her problematic-ness may detrimentally impact her young, impressionable fans.

For more examples of Taylor Swifts misguided feminism, I compiled a page of quotes on Quote Catalog which you can view by clicking here.

Honorable Mentions

4. Tina Fey

Jamie Peck

Tina, while undoubtedly very talented and funny, has stated in a 2009 Vanity Fair interview that (after her husband visited a strip club) she disapproves of strippers because “we need to be better than that”.Meanwhile she has no qualms about slamming sex workers as the punch line to her jokes. Self-worth does not equate to modesty, Tina!

Besides these, shewas complicit in a cast members terminationfrombecausethe actresswas not conventionally attractive. Then there was that episode from her other show that bordered on racist and the other one that parodied a famous doctors appearance which may or may not haveaddedto the doctors depression.

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5. Jennifer Lawrence

Ugh.

I wouldnt have included J. Law here but thenshe wrote that patronizing open letter about the US Presidential elections expressing that loving your neighbors was the answer to ending racial violence.

While were here, Ill point out she says a lot of dumb shitbelievingshes being quirky (like that time she roasted a foreign reporter for using his phones translator) when shes actually being an asshole. Recently she alsodesecrated and destroyed a sacred Hawaiian relic by scratching her butt on it because, again, she thought it was funny even after guides specifically asked herNOT to touch said relics. Ha. Ha. Ha. I guess?

Hopefully Hollywood realizes feminism isnt mainly about women eating pizzaandnot being a size zero.

6. Miley Cyrus

White Feminism, whats good?

Like every other proper White Feminist, Miley Cyrus uses the movement for her own agenda, exploits people of color, and remains mum on important topics such as Black Lives Matter. She is kind of an expert in perpetuating misogynoir and appropriating black culture. Like shes so good at profiting from black people and reformulating black culture into her own style (then whitesplaining about it) that Nicki Minaj called her out on the 2015 VMA stage.

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Thankfully, Mileys antics seems to have simmered down recently. Lets hope other White Feministstake heed.

7. Meryl Streep / Caitlyn Jenner / Tilda Swinton

This last one was confusing. Thereare just too many White Feminists to choose from! So I mergedthree instead.

Remember that time Meryl Streep erased black peoples struggles by saying or when Caitlyn Jenner (as important as her visibility is) transitioned butdenied that same right forother trans-people?; or when Tilda Swinton broke my GOT-fan-girl heart by playing the asian-friend card with Margaret Choto make herself feel better about accepting a role as a whitewashed character?

Hollywood is flocking with White Feminists who range from annoying to problematic to downright toxic. As much as Western Media tries to shove them down my throat as exceptional feminist figures, they do not successfully represent my generation, my gender or genders issues, or my feminism.

Alternatives?

If you want some examples of non-White Feminists, see: Zendaya, Angela Davis, Ariana Grande, Laverne Cox, Mia Mingus, bell hooks, Malala Yousafzai, Matt McGorry (yes, males can be good feminists, too),Amandla Stenberg, Carrie Fisher, etc.

Some of you may complain but pleaseread the sources. I encourage everyone, especially dissenters, to first click the links above if you have questions regarding the incidents, people, or statements written. The thought pieces/web pages the links lead to will likely be able to address your queries and offer more context and in-depth analysis regarding specific issues.

We need to become responsible for actively educating ourselves rather thanjeering should a feminist raise a concern. On the other hand, although its easy to call out White Feminists and leave it at that, this by itself will not help advance the feminist movement or strengthen solidarity. So if you spot a White Feminist, do not just call them out – call them in, too. Encourageothers to practiceintersectionalityand inclusiveness just in case they have not been schooled on the broader philosophies of feminism.

Last notes: critiquing White Feminist celebs does not diminish whatever kindnessthese ladies have done for othersor commendable work theyve accomplished in their fields or in charities (such as Meryls inspirational Golden Globes speech or Taylors altruism for her fans). You can simultaneously be a good celebrity and generous person, and still be a White Feminist.

Iacknowledge the celebrities mentioned may have already offered apologies or addressed certain matters.Thats fine– everybodys activism is messy or imperfect, and it is understandable that a public figures learning process can be more challenging. As long as one isvisibly trying to make an effort to do better it should be okay. Unfortunately most of the people I mentioned dont seem to care much.

Having well-meaning intentions that falter in execution is simply not good enough anymore.

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