#i know paul mccartney is kinda random but i love him

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[phoneybeatlemania-bit-the-dust]

It was very random but I saw a pic of the Threetles in the 90s and just thought 'I wonder how ugly John would have been as an okd man?' Like I find every classic rock star from the 60s looks charmingly ugly now they're old kinda like how you react to a pug or a bulldog all 'oh you're so saggy and wrinkly and jowly I love you.' I wonder how John would've aged, would his hair fall out, how saggy would he get, would he look like an old bulldog?

Yeah I mean, id love to sit here and just give a comforting response about why John would still be stunning and beautiful, even at the age of 80 - but that just wouldn’t be sincere.

I think John definitely wouldn’t have aged well, because even by the age of 40 he was looking quite a bit older. And I guess it’s because he’d spent so many years abusing his body, primarily through a heroin addiction, but also through excessive alcohol consumption, diets that weren’t fulfillingly nourishing or healthy, possibly bulimia (though the reliability of that claim is in question), and overall just excessive drug use. It seems unlikely to me that John would be a good-looking old man, at least if he had chosen to age naturally.

Paul in contrast is still pretty handsome! It clearly isn’t ~au naturale~ (he’s probably had a face lift and a hair transplant etc.), but even if he had chosen to reject any cosmetics, I think he still would’ve looked pretty okay as an old man, because as far as im aware he never flirted with drugs and alcohol consumption quite the same way John did. I think Paul tended to nurture his body a lot better (not perfectly of course, certainly there were times he was abusing himself - but overall, I think he’s taken care of himself over the years). Plus, I think Linda was a pretty healthy eater, not to an “annoying” degree, but I feel like they ate well on the McCartney farm for the most part - whereas John often mimicked Yoko’s diets, which seem to me to have been pretty disorderly. For instance, I read in Normans biography about a liquid diet they did together for 40 days, and apparently John would just look through cooking books at the photos of food and dream about eating them, and im just thinking “thats literally fucking ED behaviour guys 🤦‍♂️”. I wouldn’t know if John had an ED, but I think there were clearly some disordered eating patterns present within him throughout his lifetime.

[blackberry-gingham]

The love language concept sounds interesting! I’d say George’s love language/the way he shows love is physical touch, Paul’s is receiving gifts, Ringo’s is positive affirmation mixed with quality time, and tbh I’m not to sure for John. maybe acts or service or quality time for him?

Mwahaha, you've fallen into my trap! The truth is I wanted to do this topic more or less for myself, but felt bad bc I still have a few requests left to do. So thank you for sending in a "request" for me so that I can do one out of order real quick >:3

Lol but really tho, thank you for humoring me and these are good! I could honestly see all of these, but for John I'd say acts of service with you, bc the "To Do" stuff just sounds like his character tbh, but maybe also I feel like there's some physical touch too???

Ik I've heard that John kind of actually didn't like being touched, but I mean... If you look at literally any picture of him with Yoko, he's always at least holding her hand, if not just totally draped all over her lol, so I'm assuming for an S/O it's totally different!

But anyway, here's some headcannons real quick and then back to requests. Thanks everyone!

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George

Honestly? I feel like George would just not be able to keep his hands off you

Like, not necissarily in a sexual way (although that too, if you're in the mood lol), it's just that he loves to let you and everyone else know you're his

He's not all too shy about it either lol

I mean obviously he saves the more lovey dovey stuff for private places, but in public he still has a lot to offer

Everytime he sees you he kisses you either on the cheek, forehead, or mouth and then pulls you in for a hug

Always

Then the rest of the time, as long as he doesn't have to be working, he likes to hold your hand and play with your hair

And if he's feeling a little risqué, he likes to let you sit on his lap and cuddle against him

In private tho...

Oh, he is all over you!!!

You are his sanctuary and safe haven away from the public eye and the daily grind that comes with being a Beatle

I've seen quite a few quotes from geo lamenting the fact that he and the others had literally no private life thanks to their stardom

So yeah, believe me when I say he could live a thousand years and still never feel like he could repay you for giving him the rest and love he needs

He'd be like a long, giant cat. Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, if he has an opportunity to snuggle up to you, he takes it

And if he's not exhausted, and if you let him !! he likes to just touch and kiss your body and face

Having that closeness and intimacy is so important to him, he wants to let you know how deeply he loves you

All of you

And of course, the best way you can return his love language back to him is by returning the intimacy he does for you!

When in Rome, after all

Honestly, just by accepting his offers when he initiates a request to hold your hand or hug or cuddle, he already appreciates that!

But if you initiate any of those things, he's definitely feeling the love!!

Although, one thing you like to do a bit different is giving massages

Of course George would certainly give you one if you asked!

But since he's usually tired, either mentally or physically, from always being on the go, you like to do him a favor lol

And he loves it

Seriously, you've never seen a man more blissed out then George gets over something as simple as a back or scalp massage

Assuming he doesn't fall asleep under the spell of your skillful fingers, he repays you with kisses or cuddles after :)

John

Ok idk if I'm like projecting, or reaching, or SOMETHING along those lines, but I feel like of all the boys, John is probably the one most looking for a true partner, as in like his other half

Paul is very close behind with his relationship with Linda, but for John it always came off as a need for him, more then like a want or nice thing to have

So anyway, all this to say that as far as acts of service goes, I think he gets a lot of security out of receiving this!

Like, whenever John's feeling particularly stressed or overwhelmed having you there to approach the issues with an objective mindset is a HUGE relief

Really, like I cannot stress this enough

Phrases like, "What can I do to take some pressure off for you?"

Or, "Well what if we just focus on x for now, and then we can take care of y and z tomorrow?"

All give him such a powerful sense of relief

And of course, the way that you, you know, actually follow up on your word, makes him fall even deeper in love with you then he thought possible

Now on the other hand, is physical touch

While this is a part of his love language cocktail, John likes to express this one a bit more then he likes to receive it

You see, unlike George, John is a little more reserved with his PDA

He will kiss you and hold your hand of course! But unfortunately his anxiety is a thing, so as much as he hates it, he has to reserve his physical affection for more private settings

But when you two are alone, he's like puddy in your hands!

He likes to just hold you a lot

It doesn't matter if you're preoccupied with something else, like a book or the telly, he just wants to have physical contact with you

And if you can do any of those things cuddled up on his lap or against his chest, even better!

But also, John definitely loves to get that energy back

He likes it when you give him cute little kisses and pet his head

I think he'd also like it if you rubbed his temples or the bridge of his nose/third eye lol

Wearing glasses all day can get uncomfortable you know!!

I think if you can establish that trust and physical closeness, that's when you'd also get a return on his acts of service

Really, if you've bonded this deeply with John he'd do literally anything for you

Whatever you need, whatever you want, if he can do it he will and if he can't he'll find a way to do it anyway!

He'd be loyal to a fault and love you forever after

Paul

Please tell me why I could see Paul being your sugar daddy on the low 😭😭

Really, like he just likes to spoil you!

Honestly if someone showed me proof that the real actual, 78 year old, 2021 Paul McCartney uses stacks of hundred dollar bills as tinder for his fireplace, I literally wouldn't even blink

Like even back in the day, he's got that Beatles' money baby !!! and he.... Kinda doesn't care for it, actually

I personally don't think any of the boys come across as like money hungry or something like that, but I could see Paul especially figuring that he might as well use all this dumb money to buy you things you like!

It may feel overwhelming to be on the receiving end of so many random, but expensive gifts tbh

You might even tell him to stop or that he doesn't have to do all that!!

I think he'd be able to understand that overwhelming you with nice things kinda has the opposite effect of what he's intending, but....

He just gets a little carried away sometimes lol

I mean growing up he didn't have all that much, and even now, like obviously nice things are nice, but meh

What he really wants to do is make sure you're enjoying the high life too!

I could see him doing more of writing you songs and music instead so that he can still fulfil his desire to give, should you feel uncomfortable with the fancy gifts

But yeah, if you're uncomfortable he totally would get that and dial back the materialism, but if you don't mind, then he doesn't either!!

Now you might be wondering how you, a delightfully average person, could impress Paul McCartney with a gift giving love language...

I mean, what do you give the man who has everything?

Well I'd tell you this... It's simple!

You could bring him literally anything that you find meaningful and be like "This made me think of you!" or "I just thought you'd like this!" and he'll love it!

He would definitely run up some organized collections of the little things you've given him

He has some dedicated display boxes for all the random, shiny rocks and pebbles you've found

A little filing drawer of all the notes you've ever wrote him

And if you like art or photography, he'd decorate his personal spaces with your work!

Of course he'd appreciate traditional gifts too tho

Like a watch or bass strings or a new tie ect ect

But the thing for you to not get caught up on is the price!

That doesn't matter to him :)

He likes your gifts bc they came from you!

Ringo

Ok, positive affirmation is definitely a big thing for Ringo

He gets roasted a lot by the boys and even the media, and all in good fun I suppose, but after a while enough is enough you know?

Not to mention, he just feels a bit... Lesser then?? Compared to the others and their musical talent

So the poor guy really needs a break!

Literally, even just little one word sentences of encouragement mean sooo much to him

"I'm so proud of you Ritchie!"

"That sounded wonderful!"

"You've done a great job today at the studio, good work!"

Stuff like that makes him melt

Of course he also appreciates the more conventional things like "I love you" and when you call him handsome!

And as for the spending quality time, that comes easily!

Ringo looooves to take you out on dates!

Now yes, there's your typical movie date, dinner, dancing, all that

But his favorite things to do is go on little adventures!

He takes you to the park, the beach, out to explore thrift and consignment stores, and anywhere else you want to check out!

However, not everyone wants to run around outside 24/7

So in the house, he likes doing things that you two can do together!

Painting is a big one, seeing as it's his other hobby, but it could honestly be anything, like puzzles, board games, or just watching TV!

I'm trying to think of how he'd return the words words of affirmation side of his love language, but I think it would be a little harder for him to do then expressing quality time tbh

You just make him so darn shy!

What with all your good looks and kindness, he just feels a little overwhelmed

Have you ever seen a work of art, or architecture, or even a landscape so breathtaking that you don't really know where to start when describing it to someone?

Yeah, it's like that

He definitely wants to try tho!

I think he'd stick to simple things like complimenting your outfits and praising your work or personal projects you show him!

He's worried that that comes across as just common decency tho, so he says "I love you" a lot and tries to make up for his bad way with words with quality time

[cultofbeatles]

parts of love me do! the beatles progress by michael braun that stuck out to me:

first would like to say that michael braun was an american writer who traveled with the beatles. that’s how he knows them.

paul: ask ringo what kind of music he likes.

ringo: i like all sorts of music - especially shakespeare.

like that when royal people was entering the building for a show the fans were only screaming, “we want the beatles.”

ringo saying his ambition is “to be happy.”

“security is the only thing i want. money to do nothing with, money to have in case you wanted to do something.” - paul mccartney. the gemini.

john’s ambition to “write a musical” breaks my heart because i remember reading that paul wrote about wanting to write a musical with john and now current paul is writing for a musical :,)

“the thing i'm afraid of is growing old. i hate that. you get old and you've missed it somehow. the old always resent the young and vice versa.” -John lennon

think we can all agree john would of been the coolest old person.

michael noticing that paul’s features are much more harder in person despite how delicate he looks in photos.

someone showing john and paul a photo of them smiling and paul saying “lots of teeth in that picture.” while john says “we like to get our teeth into things.”

boys at beatles concerts having their hands over their ears.

paul saying he perfected a disguise so well that george once told him to go away when he asked for an autograph.

john constantly over sleeping is the biggest mood.

what’s not a mood is john saying, “anyway women should be obscene and not heard.”

a series of events: a girl asking john a question, john ignoring her, paul shouting across the room at “in a voice you use to an errant child” ordering john to answer them, and then john finally answering their question.

paul being on the phone asking the others what days of the week they have off, and john shouting random days of the week off to confuse ringo (who is trying his best to answer correctly).

paul saying that one of his friends has poor taste in movies and picks the dumbest shit to watch. we've all been there.

john, ringo, and paul joking over the right way to tie a scarf.

john: “uh, i need another drink, baby.” *paul gets up to order him a drink*

john noticing the radio was turned off while ringo and paul deny doing it. but john says he saw ringo turn it off earlier. 

“tension is mounting.” “tension all shipping.”

deep talks about how people say the beatles are “genuine” and the beatles admitting they're not.

john saying girls mastubrate while they perform on stage.

paul admitting they're all in the masturbating days too.

“why?” says john (responding to paul’s statemnt that people have to like the royal family), i didn't like them even when i was little. i disliked having to stand, which sometimes i didn't.” king shit. shun the system. 

john saying that letters from fans that start with, “you probably won't read this..” they ignore them. sorry we’re insecure and anxious JOHN.

john also saying he hopes that when he tells julian to do something julian would do the opposite. that he wants him to make mistakes, rebel, and be his own person. 

wanna hear the most cancer, water sign shit ringo has ever said? here:

“i don’t like talking. it’s how i'm built. some people gab all day and some people play it smogo. i dont mind talking or smiling, it’s just i don't do it very much. i haven't got a smiling face or a talking mouth.”

paul asking a priest why the churches are so big when there’s people starving. the priest ignored him.

fans throwing stones at the beatles hotel window and paul telling them to stop because they're talking to australia. the whole of australia they're talking to apparently.

“..ringo and george are putting on makeup.” love a good beauty guru.

“my one dream is seeing the four boys in their dressing room. no journalists, no fans, no theater people - just the boys.” - brian epstein 

a photographer saying, “george, could you look more interested?”

the countess of westmorland coming to see the beatles perform and wanting to talk to them afterwards, no one wanting to go but paul goes alone, he comes back telling them to come see her because “she's not an old hag at all...she’s kinda cute.”

john spending big money on cynthia.

“well, i've had a very tiring day making lots of people happy. i’m going to bed.” - paul mccartney. the gemini.

“i love the beatles, especially george’s hairy legs.”

newspaper asking george to write a column for them and he just talks about how attractive girls are.

john and paul sharing a room in paris and sleeping in til three in the afternoon.

paul ordering cheese sandwiches and putting ketchup on it...

jane asher going IN on paul and dragging him:

“...it’s just that he's so insecure. for instance, he keeps saying he's not interested in the future, but he must be because he says it so often. the trouble is, he wants fans’ adulation and mine too. he's so selfish; it’s his biggest fault...” QUEEN. DRAG HIM.

a fan telling ringo that they're about to die, ringo replying with “don't do that” and rolling up the car window.

john putting his boots on the hotel bed and when the hotel official asked him not to he said, “don't worry, we’ll buy the bed.”

george constantly complaining about hotel food.

a police man get crowded by girls because he touched a beatle.

someone buying cynthia a bouquet of flowers. it was me. i time traveled to do that. love you cynthia. 

ed sullivan saying george better be feeling better for the show or else he’ll have to put a wig on.

interviewer: “what’s the biggest threat to your careers - the h-bomb or dandruff?”

ringo: “the h-bomb - we've already got dandruff.”

interviewer: “when do you rehearse?”

john: “we don't.” paul: “yeah, of course we do.”

john: “paul does. we don't.”

an interviewer calling the beatles “monstrous.”

interviewer: “why the beatles? why beatlemania?”

john: “why not?”

if you're wondering why george is hardly mentioned is cause he was either sleeping or at a club lmao.

[paulsmashedpotato]

heeeeello i feel like not too many people are doing prompts these days and i love u for doing them so i was wondering if i could request something with paul? even though u already did hehe with 59,69 and 70 i think? kinda like both him and y/n are drunk at his party in his house and he tells her she can stay for the night or something and perhaps they both confess their looooove for eachother and end up fooling around but CONSCIOUSLY ofc

Aww thank you! I appreciate the asksss!! 👁💋👁

Masterlist

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Pairing: Paul McCartney x reader

Word count: 1.4k

“Paul!” You called, the moment you saw him in the pool of people. He turned around, a huge smile finding its way to his face. “I thought you weren’t goin' to make it!” He said, squeezing past the people to greet you in a hug. “I got stuck in traffic, sorry,” you said sheepishly, hugging him back.

“That’s alright," he smiled, taking your hand. “Come on, let’s sit with the guys."

He guided you through the crowd, the rest of his friends immediately running to you to hug you. “You look lovely," Ringo said, pulling you into a crushing hug. “Thanks, Rich. Not too bad yourself,” you grinned, hugging him back. It was a long hug that it made Paul impatient. “Right, that’s enough," Paul said, lifting Ringo’s arm. “You’re gonna crush her before she even gets to drink.” 

“You know, Ringo, it’s not a good idea to show y/n some affection when Paul’s around," George said lazily as Ringo went back to sit beside him. “Paul will spend the rest of the night glaring at you.”

John laughed with him and you just playfully rolled your eyes at them, seating next to John. 

“Drink?” Paul asked, holding a bottle of vodka and motioning at the glass in front of you. “Sure," you smiled. He smiled back before pouring you a drink. He sat down across you, pouring himself a drink as well.

“So y/n, did you find a date yet for your friend’s wedding?” John asked, leaning an arm on the table. “Yeah, I think I’ll go with a mutual friend,” you replied unenthusiastically, taking a sip of your drink. The boys coughed, exchanging glances at each other. 

“What’s wrong?” You asked, completely clueless about their weird behaviours. “Nothing... just... don’t you want to go with P — OW!” John yelped, rubbing his shin. “Are you okay?” You asked in concern. “Yeah, I think a dog kicked my shin,” he said through gritted teeth, glaring at Paul. “A what?” You looked under the table to see what he was talking about, there was nothing there, just a bunch of plastic cups.

“There’s nothing here, I think you just hit it on the table’s leg,” you said, sitting up straight and pouring yourself another glass. “Do you think it’ll bruise?”

“Wait," you said, getting up. “Where are you going?” Paul asked, rushing next to you since you were already a bit tipsy from all you’ve drank. “I’ll go get another bottle, s’empty,” you said, pointing at the bottle. 

“Don’t worry about him, he’s fine,” Paul said, smiling at you. “So, tell us about this wedding, when is it?” He asked, leaning forward on the table as if waiting for you to start telling him the greatest story there is.

You started talking about it, your friend, the venue, the food, everything that you could possibly talk about related to the event until the conversation jumped into another topic which you don’t even remember how it happened but you seemed to be getting more and more drunk the longer you were talking. 

“You’re going to get shitfaced," he said, letting you sit on the stool. “That’s alright,” you said, grabbing it from him again. He sighed, sitting beside you and filling both your glasses halfway. You started talking about random stuffs, completely forgetting about going back to the other three. You didn’t even realize how long you’ve been talking when Ringo walks to you two, interrupting your conversation.

“I’ll go with you,” he said. You only nodded, walking away from the three with Paul.

You looked around the kitchen, your eyes spotting a bottle on the counter. “How about this one?” You asked, showing it to Paul. “Not that, that’s 96% alcohol, Y/n," he said, taking it from you. “But I want it.” 

“Everyone’s left already, I’m gonna go too,” he said, patting Paul’s shoulder. “I’ll see you,” he said, ruffling your hair before walking out. You both watched him walk out, the sound of the front door locking was the last sound you heard before you two were immersed in silence.

“It’s late," you mumbled to yourself, looking at the wall clock. “Can you stay the night?” Paul asked, you felt a small tug on your stomach for whatever reason. “You can’t drive. Too intoxicated," he added, “I have an extra room, you can sleep in mine.”

“I can sleep in the extra room," you said, mindlessly twirling your glass. “It’s too messy so stay in mine," he insisted, pushing his glass to the middle of the counter to avoid breaking any more glasses.

“Is that fine with you?” You asked. He just nodded, grabbing a glass of water and handing it to you. He walked you to his room after showing you where he’d be sleeping.

“Just... call me when you need something," he said, standing at the door. “I will, thanks, Paul,” you smiled, sitting down on his bed. “Goodnight," you both said. He closed the door, leaving you alone in his dark room. His smell on the bed sheet may have sobered you up a bit. 

“Can’t sleep... Bed’s too big.”

After a few minutes of trying to go to sleep, you let out a loud groan, getting up and walking to the extra room he was sleeping at. You knocked lightly, hoping he wasn’t asleep yet. You slightly opened the door, poking your head in. “Paul?” You called in a whisper. He sat up, the comforter falling to his lap. “Are you okay?” He asked.

"Were you sleeping?" You asked worriedly. He shook his head. "D'you need anything?"

He fell silent, trying to process what you’re trying to say. 

He sat on the bed, leaning on the headboard while you were lying down, just looking at the ceiling. “You’re not tucking in?” You asked, your voice breaking to a whisper. “I’m not yet tired,” he said. You just nodded, pulling the blanket over your shoulders. You faced the other way, staring at the dark wall.

“Do you need me to come over?” He finally asked, you swallowed the lump that you didn’t even know was forming in your throat. “I-is that fine?” You asked, feeling your face heat up a bit.

He smiled, getting up and walking towards you. He wrapped his arms around your shoulders from behind as you both walked back to his room. “Can’t stand being without me?” He playfully asked. You only replied with a laugh.

“Can I say something?” You asked. He didn’t say anything so you went on. “I’m confused.”

“About?”

“Us,” you said, the single word making Paul nervous. “I know we’re friends... just friends... but sometimes I kinda hope we’re more than that," you gave a downturned smile. Paul was just looking at your shoulder rise and fall every time you breathed. “Are you drunk?” He asked. 

“No...” You muttered. “I mean, I don’t know. I don’t feel drunk. I feel completely sober.”

He nodded even though you can’t see him. “I always thought you liked John... so I — I never tried to... you know. You looked like you enjoyed his company more and I just feel like you’re talking to me because you’re friends with the other guys I’m also friends with.”

You turned around, looking at him sadly. “How long has that been in your head?” You asked, placing a hand on his. He took your hand, giving it a squeeze. “Not too long ago,” he admitted, finally lying down and facing you.

“I like you," he said, moving closer to you. You smiled, cupping his cheek. “Are you drunk?” You asked, he shook his head with a smile. He placed a hand over yours and slightly moving his head to give it a kiss. “I really, really like you.”

“I want to kiss you.”

He pulled you closer to him, his arm locking you close to his body. You moved your head back a bit to look at him. “How so?” You asked.

He just shrugged, leaning his forehead on yours.

“I don’t see anyone stopping you," you grinned. He smiled, moving even closer, his lips brushed lightly against yours before finally kissing you properly. It was a sweet and gentle kiss, you could perfectly feel his soft lips move in sync with yours until it turned into a passionate, heated make-out, his hands cupping your face. 

He moved on top of you without even breaking the kiss, his elbows propping him up a bit, you wrapped your legs around his waist. “We’re really doing this the first night, huh?” You laughed when you pulled away. “It wouldn’t make a difference when we do it again three weeks from now,” he said, moving to your neck and trailing kisses down to your collar. 

“Wait — you’re not drunk, are you?” He asked, propping himself properly above you. “I’m not,” you sniggered, pulling him back down closer to you. "Good. We're both sober."

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The rest is archived :-* You know how it goes hihi. 

[sweetlilpaulie]

Between The Lines.

Request for Paul X Reader. 

Paul X Reader (librarian)

Caution: Language

Enjoy, my cuties.

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It was a sunny day outside. 

Shame, you had to work. You supposed however, putting books away wasn’t the worst thing to be doing at the moment. There was a big window you could look out of anyways.

You returned to your stack of books on the cart, To Kill A Mockingbird placed on the top. 

“Tee-tee-tee...” you scanned the rows, searching for it’s place.

“Ah, there ya go!” 

You continued your job, not hearing the entrance to the library open. 

“Paul, when was the last time you actually read an entire book?”

“Shh, this is a library. Don’t want to get into trouble.” Paul put a finger to his lips. John rolled his eyes at it.

“I know why you’re here. Don’t know why you dragged me along.”

“I’m givin’ ya the opportunity to find a good book! Where else would ya want to be, with this haven of outpouring knowledge!”

“Oh, brother...” John muttered, hiding himself in the mystery section.

When, Paul could see that John had found a spot to engulf himself in, he straightened out his tie, gave his hair a quick brush, and checked his breath, which he grimaced at the cigarette smell.

I hope she likes Marlboros. 

He quickly found where you were setting copies of Shakespeare’s works. You bent down to pick up a book you had dropped, and Paul unashamedly, watched your backside as you bent down to grab it. Once, you had picked it up, he slyly slid into adjacent isle. 

He pushed some books to the side, and peeked through the hole, watching you scan the rows, and fit the novels into their place. Why he felt the need to spy, he wasn’t sure.

Just waiting for the opportune moment, he supposed. 

You started pulling your cart to the next row of bookshelves, which in he happened to be hiding behind. 

Quickly, he grabbed a copy of the Oxford Encyclopedia, and turned to a random page, burning a hole through it by how intently he stared at it.

Is it...?

You  at him, trying your best to be discreet, and resolved it was him. Your heart beat a little faster. Trying to keep your cool, you ignored the man, and continued to put books in their places. 

Little did you know, the man continued to steal quick glances your way, admiring the way your hair fell on your shoulders, and the way your curves shaped the dress you were wearing very nicely. 

You soon knew you would have to put volumes on the top shelf, and tried to do your best, by tiptoeing. Sadly, the odds didn’t seem in your favor, and you were about to grab your stool. But, suddenly you heard a voice behind you.

“Here, allow me.”

You could feel his breath on your back, and his hand gently urged the book into his grasp.

He put the book back in it’s place.

“There ya go, love.”

“Thanks.” you blushed. “‘Fraid, I still have six more of them.” you pointed to your cart.

Sighing dramatically, he grabbed the other ones, and put them alongside the first.

“Y’know you don’t have to do that..” you smiled. “I am the librarian after all, it’s kinda me job.”

“Oh, hush. Love to help.”

You both looked at each other for what seemed like hours. Then you finally cleared your throat.

“Uhm, well I guess I should let you get back to your...”

You glanced down at the Encyclopedia in his hands.

“...Encyclopedia?” you raised an eyebrow.

Now, it was his turn to blush.

“Alright, ya got me. If I’m bein’ honest, I didn’t come ‘ere to read.”

“Well, why did you come then?”

“I...wanted to see you.”

“Me?” you grinned at this. “Well, ain’t that sweet.”

“What can I say? I have a thing for intellectual women.”

“This intellectual women’s name is (y/n).” you introduced, shaking his hand. “And of course I know who you are Paul McCartney.”

“Well...” he started, but you quickly interrupted.

“I’m good on Friday. Say 3:00 at the coffee shop?” you couldn’t believe the confidence that you mustered through your words. 

“How could I say no? Make it 2:30. Sooner, the better.” he winked, and walked off, a slight spring in his step.

You grinned, watching him leave, book in hand.

God, I love my job.

~~~

Yayy! I’ve been dying to write this one! Short and sweet. I hope you will enjoy! 

L.M.

[late--arrival]

Honest feelings about each of the boys albums?

Not going to lie I ended up rambling about a lot of things, sorry. Also I'm going to preface this, while I do support the guys I can both still listen to them and give my own opinions and criticism. I still like them all.

Louis' I like, I regularly listen to his songs. I think the problem Louis had was he waited so long, I know his mum died and I don't know if there were contract problems or something? But there was such a long wait between one direction breaking up and his debut album that it caused some problems. I'm going to try explaining this in the best way. The general public's attention span isn't very long, I think striking while the iron was hot was a opportunity missed. I think the album would've done better while Louis was getting the one direction media attention, mainly because his album was very personal about his life. If you aren't a fan of his already, and thus already informed about his personal life, you can tell that lyrics meanings are going over your head. If you aren't in the know you either miss a lot meaning, or you gotta look up his history on Wikipedia. In and just after one direction, the media were reporting on Louis always, you didn't need to be a fan to know what Louis Tomlinson was up to because it was news articles and tabloids. That wouldve been the bridge between general public and his songs, because they more than likely would've heard about his life through media and popular social media and wouldn't have to run a background check. On a different note I really think he has the voice for punk stuff. I've said it before and I'll say it again, he should collab with Yungblud (and MGK).

Zayn's first album I actually don't like that much to be honest. I think it's kinda... it does what it says on the tin basically, y'know? It's sex and swearing. I think he tried too hard to pull away from his boyband image and did, well, that instead. It sounds a little random, but there's this Kevin Hart sketch about his mum letting him say a swear word to his teacher. He gets so caught up in being allowed to say something naughty and trying to look impressive and hard in front of his friends, he just goes ham and says every naughty word he could. To me the album seems like he just wants to swear and have explicit sex lyrics in an attempt to seem more adult and more "#realmusic" when to me it comes off as bland and uncreative. Icuras Falls is better (to me at least) I think maybe because he isn't trying so hard to push himself away from the boyband thing.

Niall's I'm going to 100% be honest, I love Niall, but I don't personally enjoy love songs. Niall has a lot of love songs. So I'm familiar with his albums the least because I don't often listen to them, but it's only because of my personal taste in music. I've mentioned it before, but I do really like No Judgement. I can definitely see why he's popular, his albums kinda give me a Ed Sheeran vibe, thinking about it they should collab actually. Unrelated note, I'm curious as to what Niall meant when he tweeted that he was going to "re-evaluate"? Re-evaluate what exactly? Pretty vague.

Harry, I like both his albums. In fact I first got into the fandom because one of Harry's songs came up on my YouTube recommended, listening to Harry made me listen to the rest of the guys and from there I got into one direction. I think it's interesting that he has yet to collab with anyone, I feel like he would lean towards older music figures and not the... More mainstream for younger fans? As in, I can't see him any collabs between Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, or that kind of artist. But Shania Twain has mentioned them potentially collabing, maybe Stevie Nicks at some point? I kinda want a collab between Harry and Paul McCartney.

Liam, oh Liam. I felt he did so well at the beginning. I don't listen to his music a ton, but it's on my playlist. Unrelated but related note, I wonder what's going on behind the scenes? Since Liam wrote a lot during one direction, yet hasn't written much of his own stuff? Strip That Down had 15 or something writers? I also feel bad because he's such a nice guy and I feel like he tried to shout out the LGBQ+ community and missed the mark. Like, I'm in the LGBQ+ community myself and I can understand why people disliked the lyrics, but the way people went about it was just so awful. Literally all that was needed was telling Liam to educate himself better on the subject, then be done with it and go on your way. It's not like he did anything to be malicious or hateful, he made a mistake and apologised. Even worse, it took such a mental and emotional toll on him he avoids mentioning LGBQ+ community because he's worried people are going to attack him again. Even, even, worse, beforehand he liked showing his body (not my kind of content but nothing wrong with that) now he doesn't because people came for him. And if it couldn't get anymore worse, l feel like the whole affair has turned him off the type of music he was doing. It really felt like people just wanted to kick Liam while he was down tbh.

I think I answered your question lol even if I ended up going on several tangents about a bunch of stuff you didn't ask haha

[karliesbuzzcut]

When art really speaks to you, pt. 2: probably just a coincidence but idk

Disclaimer: all these theories are rabbit holes on their own, so trying to explain them in a couple of paragraphs is, automatically, doing them a disservice. Especially since I’m only going to be primarily addressing the part of the theory that focuses on the artist communicating with their public through their work.

Since I’ve already dedicated paragraphs to the introduction in part 1, let’s just jump into it.

Leonardo Da Vinci’s fuckton of theories.

Let’s start with the daddy of all conspiracies. After all, not many can gloat about their reachings becoming a movie starring Tom Hanks.

The thing with Da Vinci’s conspiracies is that there are so many of them, and they range from “maybe this is also a painting made by Da Vinci but he wasn’t credited because of reasons” to ALIENS. Which, I think, shows how different our interpretations of art can be, and how much it depends on an already established worldview.

But the most interesting part isn’t the conclusions, but how people look for clues. For example, just like people say Taylor Swift is obsessed with numbers or oranges (depending who you ask, I guess), Da Vinci was supposedly a big fan of reflections. So, if you want to decode his paintings you must mirror them... and then move then a little bit... there you go, you’ve just found yourself an alien...! Or a daemon...! Or someone wearing a funny hat! And that’s totally what he wanted us to find, right? Why else would he had shown any sort of interest in reflections if he didn’t want us to reflect everything!!

Shakespeare is an illusion... kinda, but yeah.

Personally, I think Kaylors would love to dig into this one. Sure, it doesn’t have many lesbians playing political spies. But it does involve a lot of literature analysis. Just like Kaylors don’t think a heterosexual woman could’ve written Taylor’s songs; some people (referred as anti-Stratfordians, thank you very much) don’t think someone from a lower class could’ve written Shakespeare’s plays. 

Here’s the tea... the very cold tea: because Shakespeare was the son of a glover, anti-Stratfordians say he couldn’t have had the knowledge to write his plays. They, instead, come up with a list of “more suitable” writers that could’ve worked together. But they decided to keep their identities a secret because being a play writer, at that time, wasn’t respectable. Here, we will start noticing a trend with Conspiracy Theories: society, as a whole, can’t handle the truth, only a selected few. That’s where Francis Bacon comes in.

Francis Bacon was a very smart dude. He, also, worked for the state - giving him the credentials to be worthy of writing Shakespeare calibre plays. And also, also, he developed a method to conceal messages in the presentation of a text. To be able to do this, you would need to use two typefaces. Guess what has more than one typeface? Shakespeare’s plays.

I have to say - while I don’t believe either theory we have seen, they are somewhat understandable. We barely know anything about Shakespeare and Da Vinci beyond their work, so it’s normal that people are trying to figure out who they were; what did they believed in; where did they get all of their knowledge. We like theorising about the answers to these questions, knowing we’ll never get a confirmed truth. Not so the case with our next conspiracy...

Lewis Carroll was Jack the Ripper - someone had to be, right?

Now, allow me to fangirl all over this one. It combines my interests for conspiracy theories, true crime and pop-culture.

I’m assuming everyone here knows about Jack the Ripper: a serial killer who murdered at least 5 people (mainly prostitutes) in London, between the years 1888 and 1891. Well, someone looked at this and thought “you know what this murder-mystery is missing? Famous people”. Well, this theory says that the author of Alice in Wonderland did it He was the only celebrity living nearby at the time of the killings, so... 🤷‍♀️

This becomes a case of “I have already made up my mind about this issue, so I’m going to go ahead and search for proof that confirms it”. Authors and, now, internet sleuths went through his books, selected this random-ass excerpt from the nursery version of Alice and decided it was an anagram. And a crappy one at that. Supposedly, if you arrange the letters you get a detailed and gruesome confession. You, however, have to take away some letter and add others. Listen, I’m not an English major, but I’ve heard that’s cheating.

This theory also has that characteristic we mentioned: the “I don’t want to admit it out loud, so I’m going to come up with convoluted ways for my audience to figure it out” - which almost borders on psychotic behaviour. But at least it, somewhat, works with the serial killer narrative, you know? Not very much with Taylor, a woman who simply wants to chill with her girlfriend.

The moon landing was fake and directed by Stanley Kubrick.

I’m not going to dig into the moon landing conspiracy, this post is going to be long enough already. Just know that, when the USA government was planning to fake the whole thing, they had just watched ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ and they were all like “that’s so cool! That’s how we want our fake moon landing to look!” So they contacted its director, Kubrick.

According to the theory, Kubrick felt really guilty afterwards but he couldn’t say anything about it because he signed an NDA? it would be dangerous, I guess. So he did the same thing Taylor would do decades later: he “spelled it out” for us on his work, under the excuse of “I didn’t explicitly said it, did I? My most intelligent and attractive fans just happened to figure it out for themselves”. 

The movie ‘The Shinning’ has been analysed to shreds. Think ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ music video, but 2 hours and 26 minutes instead. There are many theories about its underlying theme, but we’re only focusing on the moon landing one. The biggest piece of evidence, according to believers, comes from that famous scene in the hallway. Basically, the kid, Danny, is on the floor playing and wearing an Apollo 11 sweater. He stands up = the rocket launches. He walks to Room N.237. Which is almost an anagram for MOON - but actually, a perfect anagram for MORON - I didn’t come up with that joke, I’m just sharing it. Anyway. In the book, the room number is 217 but Kubrick changed it to 237 because there are 237,000 miles between the Earth and the Moon... except that’s not exactly true, but this is their Kissgate, you see? 

“Paul is Dead” aka “the granddaddy of Kaylor is Real”

Now, this is THE conspiracy theory. Kaylors would love to have the amount of evidence this theory has. Give them 50 years, they’ll get there. 

Our story starts in 1966, Paul McCartney dies in a car accident. The British Government panics, “this will drive our teenagers into a massive suicide!” So they cover it up. They find this guy who looks like Paul and hire him to replace the original. 

You might’ve only heard about those stores where pop-stars get their beards. But there’s also a branch that focuses on celebrity look-a-likes.

The rest of The Beatles went along with it (because that’s how these artists seem to operate, they’re always the victims of their circumstances) but they did not like it. So - you guessed it - they used their music, artwork, photo-shoots, etc. to communicate the truth. Faux-Paul might’ve felt a bit awkward about it, but he’s a nice chap and let the other guys work through their grief. 

Kaylors might have agreed on blue being the colour of breaks up and yellow is for Karlie-Sunshine; but the Paul-truthers concluded white is the colour of heaven, jeans are for gravediggers and black for morticians... oh! And not wearing shoes means you’re dead. Taylor being near a door symbolises her leaving the closet; Paul being near an open trunk symbolises him being in a coffin. Is the letter K, for Karlie, surrounding Taylor? Well, there’s a 28IF in the plaques of a car, for Paul being 28 IF he hadn’t died. People hear a phantasmagorical “she” in ‘Call It What You Want’; just like people heard “I buried Paul” in ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’.

If you have never looked up this theory, I seriously recommend it. There are so many parallels with Kaylor. Here’s a 30 minute video, if you’re interested. It summarises the theory neatly while discussing the effects that these, seemingly innocent, conspiracies have on the way we absorb information.

Paul might be dead but 2pac is very much alive.

If I haven’t made it clear by now, I think it’s very deceptive to use a musician’s lyrics to back up your alternate version of events. As confessional as these verses can be, they’re still a form of art. Which, in terms of music lyrics, they need to follow certain parameters, as well as a desired sound. And, as many other forms of art, they might focus a bit more on transmitting a feeling, rather than an accurate portrayal of reality.

Why am I stopping to say all of this now? Well, because this specific theory relies a lot on Tupac’s lyrics.

A bit of context: In 1996, Tupac Shakur was shot 4 times while at a stoplight. He died from his injuries days later. While there are theories, to this day, no one knows who killed him. Unless you believe one of those theories, which claims no one did.

The believers of this theory cite Tupac’s lyrics to argue that he was explicitly telling his fans that he was going to fake his own death. Here are two examples:

I’ve been shot and murdered, can’t tell you how it happened word for word but best believe that n*****’ gonna get what they deserve. - Richie Rich’s N***** Done Change

I heard rumours that I died murdered in cold blood, traumatised pictures of me in my final states — you know mama cried. But that was fiction, some coward got the story twisted - Aint’ Hard 2 Find

Just like anti-Kaylors don’t necessarily oppose the idea of Taylor being gay; I bet the “antis” of this theory aren’t happy Tupac died and weren’t against his existence on the first place. It’s more of an argument about confusing your feelings with facts, just because they can be more comforting or exciting.

“Avril Lavigne is dead”... or “every artist you think is alive is, actually, dead and, the ones you think are dead, aren’t” I guess.

After everything we have seen, this one isn’t that interesting. The real Avril died in 2003, right after her first album. Her record label bought a new one. Proof? She says ‘dead’ in ‘My Happy Ending’, blah, blah. A poor man’s “Paul is Dead”.

I added it, mainly for the lulz, after the last entry, I needed them. But also because it all started with a blog. What’s hilarious is that the guy who created it admitted he only did it to show how gullible people are but, at that point, he had already convinced people about. The conspirators didn’t need him anymore. So they discarded him but not the Theory... which just reminds me a little too much of how TCG, HBH, Jennyboom &co. have been excommunicated from the Church of Kaylor.

Beyonce and Jay Z are members of the sexy sexy Illuminati.

I did not save the best for last. But maybe I’m just biased because the Illuminati theory bores me to death. However, if you allow me a bit of social criticism... remember how the Shakespeare Conspiracy started because a bunch of classicist people didn’t believe a lower class citizen could write such good plays? I think this one has a bit of that. I’d bet my life that this one started when a bunch of white dudes got super uncomfortable by black people being so talented and earning their successful.

What this Conspiracy shows, too, is the amplifying effect the internet has had on the proliferation of such theories. Most of the conspiracies I’ve mentioned were huge... but how were you supposed to communicate your ideas and add to the old ones, before the internet? You could publish a book. Talk about it at parties. And, at some point, there were internet forums but, still, you can’t compare that to how widespread Social Media is nowadays. 

Today, we can watch someone ramble for 2 hours on YouTube about how Beyonce looks like a robot if you watch Single Ladies in reverse; read someone’s dissertation of ‘Apeshit’; or spend all night looking at those pictures where someone has drawn a red circle around anything that resembles a triangle. 

It might look like a lot of evidence but that’s only because there are a lot of people very attached to this theory. Wanting - for whatever reason - for it to be true (perhaps because it would confirm that their fears about the world were well founded). And all those dozens or hundredths of people were working together to form as many patterns as possible.

Unfortunately we are going to keep talking about the Illuminati in Part 3 but also about Taylor, so that should be nice. Because - to the surprise of absolutely no one - there’s a bunch of people who also think they understand Taylor better than the rest. That they have figured out her secret codes and her ultimate message. Only, not all of those theories involve lesbian supermodels, so they aren’t as popular on Tumblr.

[flowersinmytimemachine]

The German song that mentions Mclennon

Okay so as I've already said, there is a song in German that names John, Paul and also Yoko Ono. They are only mentioned in the chorus but concerning the topic of the song I think it is worth talking about.

The song is called "Kogong" by Mark Forster. (Sollten das hier deutschsprachige Leute lesen, bitte tötet mich nicht :D)

Here is the official music video:

1. About the singer

Mark Forster is a 35-year-old German Singer-Songwriter. He had his first major hit in 2014 and ever since has been able to become one of Germanys most famous pop singers. He is known for his catchy and easy-going tunes. Most of the songs talk about love, self-confidence or just having a good time.

Just like many people, I know a bunch of his songs without really being a fan. They just play his hits on the radio ALL THE TIME. Despite his fame, some people say that his songs literally sound more or less the same. (If you want to get a better idea of his usual sound, some of my favourites are: "Flash mich", "Au revoir", EFF- "Stimme")

Why am I telling you all of this? Well, "Kogong" is quite the opposite of that. Maybe you could hear that this song sounds rather melancholic and slow. And guess what? That piano that you can hear in the background? Yep, that's Pauls piano. Mark Forster literally flew to London just to record this song at Abbey Road Studios. He says:

"We recorded 'Kogong' at Abbey Road Studios, in Studio 2, where the Beatles made all their records. And the piano that you can hear in 'Kogong' is the same piano that Paul Mccartney played 'Let It Be' on. That was quite special for me and my band and I think you can hear that the old Beatles spirit somewhat comes through in it."

Kogong came out in 2017. It was released on the only album by Forster that has an overall more serious sound. So what exactly is "Kogong" about?

2. The lyrics

Here are two pictures, one with the German lyrics and one with a translation by me.

When you read the lyrics, you will probably see that it is kinda hard to understand, especially after only one listen. Quite a few phrases don't seem to make a lot of sense. Well German audiences were not so happy either with this piece. Some said that the melody is good even though nobody was used to this kind of song by Forster. But the comments online seem to share the same opinion on the text: Forster probably only wanted to show that he is also able to write more intellectual sounding songs. Many just view it as avantgardist crap. Then again the video has 20 Mio views on YouTube and is currently his 6th most listened to song on Spotify so 🤔

But now about the interesting stuff. How could ANYONE who knows at least the slightest bit about Mclennon not stumble across this line:

"I am fucking Yoko Ono. My heart is Paul and John."

My heart is Paul and John? Yes Mark, I couldn't have said it any better myself. So ever since this song came out, I was curious what all these confusing lyrics could mean. Where is the connection between this one line and the rest of the song? What did Mark Forster say about it?

3. Interpretation

Here is a statement by Forster:

"Kogong is the sound of the heart when it's listening. The song is about small and big things that my heart told me but that I kind of couldn't really hear. I really hope that I'll be able to pay more attention to it in the future, so maybe this song is my new start."

So the subject of the song is not really able to listen to its heart. Furthermore, the lyrics hint on multiple topics and problems that the person has to face:

Being not happy at all, maybe even depressed ("you're not fine, you're only half-way fine"), this could also suggest that the subject has to keep up a facade while suffering inside

Problems in a relationship, marriage or even having an affair ("what you still want from her", "you hug eachother for far too long")

Self-image, Self-acceptance ("Wherever you are, you will always be yourself", "you need your peace")

The above mentioned quote says that this is a personal song. Another time he said that he realised that he wanted to become a singer while walking on the Road to Santiago (hence the line about hiking).

In another interview he stated that he tries to write in the same way as he thinks minus the rhymes. Overall short phrases which came to his mind.

So in concern of listening to ones heart: The lyrics suggest that the subject is not only unable to listen to its heart but rather actively ignores it due to outer circumstances. ("I don't want to hear a thing and am beating my chest like King Kong.").

Seems like there is a constant dispute between the heart and the subject. Which finally leads us to the line:

"I am fucking Yoko Ono, my heart is Paul and John."

How could a seemingly average pop singer connect a song about inner conflicts, love and self-image to John, Paul and Yoko Ono??

Well Forster said that he literally grew up with the Beatles and that they influenced him deeply. But to connect specific names to this topic, he couldn't only have been enjoying their songs. He has to know about their history and especially about their break-up. I've read a few opinions that "John" is only in there because it rhymes with "Kogong". So if he came up with that name and him being a Beatles fan, maybe the association to John Lennon isn't that far off. But why "fucking Yoko Ono"? Mark says:

"Yoko Ono is often accused of breaking up* the Beatles. And sometimes that's how I feel about my heart: Yoko Ono brings me and my heart apart." (*literally bringing apart)

?Eh?

Tbh that's hella confusing. I think he was kinda joking tho since he also states that the "fucking" is in there because of that British town. Which obviously makes no sense. Since Forster is serious about the rest of the song, its almost like he doesn't really want to talk about the true meaning of that line.

I mean the "John" could have suited only as a filler word at first. But I just don't think that other songwriters would automatically then connect that to Yoko Ono and especially Paul. Furthermore John and Paul form an unity here in the symbol of the heart. Despite the songs topic that's just such an romantic association.

Of course the average listener could easily say that this is all random nonsense. But for me who is genuinely interested in the Beatles/ Mclennon, this line doesn't seem out of context.

So if we take the lyrics of Kogong seriously, Mark Forster connects difficult romantic relationships and listening to your heart with John and Paul. Btw I know that Yoko didn't break up the Beatles, but Mark Forster is only talking about the infamous accusation of such. And even if he's only referring to the rumored breakup, wouldn't it be Beatles VS Yoko or Beatles VS John and Yoko? No, Mark Forster has to put John and Paul on one side and due to the metaphor with the heart, they together are portrayed as something pure, something romantic.

4. Conclusion

Well I can't really break the song down to every little phrase and its possible meaning. I think this post is already long enough 😅

Nevertheless "Kogong" by Mark Forster talks about conflicts with the inner-self concering love or becoming the person that you really are. All of this is quite explicitely connected to John and Paul (and Yoko) in the peak line of the chorus. (Just the way Forster sings this part is so...honest and amazing..). In my opinion, Mark Forster implies a really close (possible even romantic) connection between Paul and John while being put up against Yoko.

Shipping Mclennon or viewing their relationship as very close/romantic is often connected with horny teenagers on social media who make up crazy theories to satisfy their own desires. But here we have a man in his 30s who seemingly hints on similar ideas concerning their relationship in one of his most famous songs. And I know that this is not the first time that pop culture mentions their connection in that way but its actually the first very serious approach that I know of.

And maybe I am really reading too much into all of this. ( I mean I'm a Mclennon shipper after all lol) But in the end we still have a man who flew all the way to London just to sing-scream "I am fucking Yoko Ono, my heart is Paul and John" at Abbey Road Studios and I think that's pretty cool.

If you finished this mess till the end, thank you so much and let me know your opinion on it! ☺️🙌

(Sorry for any writing mistakes and I also have the sources of the quotes at hand, but obviously they are in German)

[mcrvellouslystcrk]

Florida

Pairing: Paul McCartney x Lennon!Reader

Rating: T

Words: 1910

Warnings: Trash writing and very superficial rereading, all my apologies dear readers

Author’s Note: I recommend reading this while listening to early Beatles and other summery 60s tunes. Also I’m kinda tired of fics where John is the overprotective older brother and wanted to explore another facet of his (fictitious) personality... Enjoy!

“Y/N! Oi, Y/N!”

 Carefully lowering your book, you looked at the four soaking wet boys, jumping around in the swimming pool like children.

 “What?”

 “Come replace Ringo, he doesn’t wanna play any more!”

 You raised your eyebrows mockingly and closed the novel.

 “So you only call me when others can’t fulfil your desires?”

 A concert of protestations (‘oh come on Y/N, you know we love you’) answered your questions and you chuckled. John said something to the others and quickly got out of the pool.

 “Don’t be stupid!” he half whispered, sitting next to you on the sunbed. “You can show off your skills… and whatever you have under this dress to Paul.”

 You punched him in the stomach furiously, checking if someone had heard him. Luckily, the other three were discussing about some party they went to, leaving you a little bit of privacy.

 “Shut it, John. This will never be known. Ever.”

 Your brother rolled his eyes and pushed your legs to have more space.

 “I thought you were the brightest in the family, Y/N, but apparently not. The man’s head over heels for you for a long time now, it’s pathetic.”

 “Yeah, about that, I don’t believe you. You already tricked me back in fifth grade with Dave, remember? I’m not falling in your daft pranks again.”

 He groaned and shook you by the shoulders, his impatience becoming more visible by the minute.

 “Oh my god, Y/N, when will you stop being so stubborn and just accept the fucking truth! He loves you, you love him, it’s like one of our songs! Can’t believe I’m saying that, but why can’t you just make a damn move and stop looking like a lost puppy?”

 You froze, confused.

 “Admitting it was true… It doesn’t bother you? Your best friend and your sister?”

 “To be honest? At first it kinda did, but after almost six years of this, I’m exhausted. And I know Paul’s a pretty good guy. I swear, if you don’t make a move, I will, and you’ll find yourselves locked in a cupboard or something.”

 “And may I know why you didn’t address this inspiring speech to your buddy?”

 “He won’t listen. Y/N, he so in love he thinks you’re too good for him, which, between us, is complete shit, no offen-”

 He cackled as you smacked him again, this time more gently. You considered his words for a moment. The Florida sun shined above your heads, glittering on the limpid water of the pool and on Paul’s skin. Yeah, you could not help it; you had been sneaking peaks above your book for a while now, and it was worth it. The way he was punching the ball with an unusual precision, arching his tanned back to protect his teammate, the manner in which he laughed when John would jump in the most random places because he refused to wear his glasses and had no idea what was going on… He was perfect. You did not believe something would actually happen with him, but it was worth a try, was it not?

 “Okay, whatever, you win. But first, let’s play.”

 You got up and took off your beach dress in a matter of seconds, throwing it on your brother before diving in the pool. The water was at just the right temperature, and you swam to the surface with a smile brightening your features.

 “That’s my girl!” cheered John.

 Spotting George on your left, you swam to him.

 “Harrison, I hope you’re good!”

 “Oh, I’m okay. Let’s see what you’ve got.”

 “Well, I’m better than John… How’s Pattie?”

 From the other side of the fillet, Paul was watching you converse with George, trying to hide his blush. Seeing you in your white bikini made him all flustered, and your confidence when you plunged in the water dazzled him. Back in England, you were the most beautiful woman he had ever had the chance to meet. Under the Miami sun, you were looking so radiant that he started to wonder if you were surreal.

 “Hey, I know you’re in love and I wish you all the best, but I’d really appreciate if you could stop checking out my sister with those eyes, thanks.”

 Turning around, Paul sent a splash of water in John’s direction, earning a mocking snicker in return.

 “Okay, fellas, are we playing or what?” you asked, going to your position.

 Ringo sent the ball in the air and before anyone could move, you jumped and caught it, passing in to George who smashed it to the other side. Not ready for this attack, the other two did not have the time to stop, and Paul turned to you, eyebrows up. Feeling bold after you victory, you winked at him playfully as you hand fived George.

 The game did not last long as George and you won almost every set, though you were suspecting Paul to play purposely bad because John was yelling at him the whole time. The four of you decided to take a break when Ringo told you the food you had ordered had arrived, making George rush to the kitchen. You exited the pool and started drying off with your towel when Paul passed by you.

 “Nice bathing suit,” he observed before proceeding inside the villa.

 Stupefied, you watched him join the others, you heart pounding against your chest. Could it be possible that John’s suggestions were true? No, Paul was flirty with everyone, even the sixty-four-year-old maid who took care of the cleaning.

 Shaking your head, you entered the house too and changed rapidly in the nearest bathroom into another dress, brand new, bright red and much shorter than the first. You ran a hand in your hair and sprayed the spots under your ears with your usual perfume before smiling to your reflection in the mirror. Your brother was right: it was no use to continue like that, and you were soon going to find out what Paul was actually thinking of you.

 You walked in the kitchen and spotted your target helping himself from the foods he wanted. Taking a seat next to him, you brushed his hand as you moved yours to reach the bottle of sparkling water at his right, lingering against his skin a few seconds more than what you would normally do, and casually leaned into him. He stopped right there, his fork immobilized in mid-air, to glance at you, to which you boldly responded with a dazzling smile. Returning to your personal space, you took a deep breath. Were you about to destroy one of the friendships that you cherished the most just to talk about your feelings? Possibly.

 “Hey Y/N, when will we have the honour to see all the pictures you took?”

 John’s voice broke your train of thoughts. You squinted your eyes at him, perfectly knowing what he was doing: a photographer’s inspiration was things, sceneries…or, in this case, people he or she loved. 

 “Oh… I don’t think that’s a good idea, they’re just amateur stuff.”

 “C’mon, we won’t judge, promise!”

 Frowning, you were about to refuse when you crossed Paul’s hazel gaze again. You did not know how he did it, but you instantly melted in front of his doe eyes, especially when they were looking at you like that. Damn, that man sure knew how to make a girl feel special.

 “Okay. But don’t you dare mess them up with a sauce or something. And don’t steal stuff from my plate. Yes, that also goes for you Geo.”

 Running to your bedroom, you grabbed the pack of photographs and returned to the kitchen. John put his hand out to take them but you pushed it away, handing them to Ringo instead. The other three rushed behind him, curious as hell. Leaning in as well, you were now able to see them upside down as the boys checked them out.

 George stealing a biscuit from Ringo’s plate at breakfast, John with his old Buddy Holly glasses, offering his most mischievous grin to the camera, the boys playing with a ball or chilling on their sunbeds… The list goes on.

 You moved a little, getting slightly uncomfortable, as you knew what was to come. Ringo moved to the next shots: Paul, sitting on the sofa next to the window, laughing at something John had said. Paul, his toothbrush in hand, making a face at the camera. Paul playing the guitar. Paul trying to cook your favourite dessert, covered in flour. Paul next to the record player, a dozen LPs in his arms. Paul, half-asleep in front of the television. Paul, Paul, and Paul again and again…

 Suddenly silent, the boys looked at you with some sort of hesitation. You motioned to John to leave with a small movement of the chin; you two had developed a multitude of body signs when you were living with Aunt Mimi. For once, he listened to you and took George and Ringo by the collars of their shirts.

 “Come on, children, mommy and daddy need to talk.”

 Hearing them close the door behind them, you finally turned your attention to the one left. Leaning against the counter, he was observing you. Conscious of your reddened cheeks, you coughed a little.

 “Paul, I-”

 “Y/N, I love you.”

 “Wh- What?”

 He walked around the table and sat on his chair, an uncertain smile dancing on his lips.

 “I have loved you for a very, very long time now. God, you were – you are – so incredible. How could I not love you? And I never thought anything would be possible between us, but after seeing these, I’m hoping… I’m finally able to hope.”

 You stared at him for a moment, not quite believing what was happening. So, after all this time, John was right? You had truly wasted so many years of what could have been the most wonderful relationship of your life because of your stubbornness and inexistent self-esteem.  

 …How could you have been so blind?

 “Darling, please say something.”

 Shaking off all the confusion and replays of the past few years in your head, you chuckled at the sight of him. He was waiting, all flustered, his fingers unconsciously tapping the wooden table.

 “Paul, believe me, the feeling is mutual. I was actually going to confess myself some time soon but you’ve beat me to it…and I’m glad you did.”

 His smile grew wider and he moved closer, his eyes sparkling with a new light. You gently cupped his face in your hands, softly rubbing your thumb across his cheekbone.

 Oh god, that was it.

 His lips were soft, and had caught yours with an incredible dexterity. Tilting your head, you slowly ran your fingers through his chest to link your arms around his neck, pulling him closer. Every inch of your bodies was connected, making you wish for more. You broke off the kiss to put your legs around his waist, to which he quickly obliged with a smug grin, peppering occasional butterfly kisses on you neck. You were about to dive into another embrace when the door suddenly opened, startling you both.

 “C’mon fellas, I think it’s safe now… Oh no – Jesus Y/N – abort mission, abort!”

 “But I need to finish my pastrami!”

 “Well I’m gonna have nightmares for the rest of my life after seeing my baby sister make out so I think your pastrami will have to wait.”

[thanagariansnarebeast]

Top Thirteen James Bond themes

I honor of the release of the theme for No Time To Die (That song won’t be on this list because I’m still deciding how I feel about it) I thought it would be appropriate to make a top ten list of the songs. I will be judging them based on how well I think they fit with the franchise, how memorable they are, and how the lyrics pertain to Bond or the film its about itself. I won’t put links to the songs because YouTube will probably take down half the videos in a month. I went with 13 because its half of 25 if I round up and there are 25 themes.

13. Tomorrow Never Dies - I kinda forgot about this song, but I think its more because the film was so forgettable, the song is actually pretty good. I’m not a big fan of Sheryl Crow, but this song is moody and sexy in a very good way, the lyrics and tune are very erotic and establish a great mood. The lyrics like I said are pretty sexy, and talk a lot about Bond and who he is and what he does. The instrumentals are pretty good, and don’t rely on the Dr. No theme, but are very David Arnold, who helped write a long of the songs on this list. I do think this song could go harder at points though, and it kinda seems to fizzle towards the end.

12. Die Another Day - I think pop and techno elements don’t really scream Bond, but at least this song was trying to do something different (Unlike the film that was so cliche and uninspired that it caused a soft reboot of the franchise). Madona does a pretty good job, but the random lyrics about Freud are just strange and out of place, but the song does a decent job with most of the other lyrics. I think a lot of why this song ended up on my list is that its catchy and energetic.

11. Goldeneye - This was the first 007 movie I saw as a kid, and I think that part of why I like this song is because of nostalgia; that being said this song has some great lyrics and Tina Turner has such fantastic vocals that I had to put this song on here. The instrumentals are great and don’t rely on the original theme, but use them as inspiration. The hook in this song will definitely get it stuck in your head. The lyrics are hit and miss, some are spot on and some are just nonsensical.

10.Another Way To Die - Jack White and Alicia Keys are talented, and clearly It’s very energetic and I love the funk and piano on top of the fantastic vocals of Alicia Keys. The themes of the song work pretty well for a Bond track to, but I think at times the song kind of meanders and almost seems to get distracted.

9.ThunderBall - Tom Jones belts it out hard in this song, and really gets me, I love the instramentals, though I think they rely too much on the original theme and even pepper it in a few more times than needed. The song is pretty good at explaining who Bond is, though not much about what is going on in the actual film.

8.A View To A Kill-  This song is so incredibly 1980′s, which normally is a turn off for me; but I think that it really works for this song and it being Duran Duran of course its very 80′s. I think it does a decent job as a 007 theme and talking about the dark subject matter of them, and I’m sure because of the beat this was played in a lot of dance clubs.

7.The World Is Not Enough - This is a fun music video, but I’m trying to judge these songs just based on the songs themselves. That being said, this is a great one, and seems to be from the villain’s point of view, which we don’t really see much, they even quote the villains at one point. Its sexy and seductive, yet seems sad and angry at the same time. The vocals are great and get slow and sexy, but then get big and loud. This one really gets stuck in my head a lot, and the chorus is really damn catchy.

6. Live And Let Die - Paul McCartney is doing some of his best work here, and a lot of people will probably think that this song should be higher, but it gets a bit too 60′s with its random instrumentals and tangents to be higher for me. I do really like how sad and melancholic the opening is, and the build up to the much faster paced instrumentals. I only think they lyrics vaguely have to do with anything Bond related, other than when they say the actual title of the song/film.

5.Goldfinger - Its a great song, it talks about what an asshole Goldfinger is, and uses a lot of the instrumentals from the original theme; which is why this one isn’t higher, that’s kinda cheating. Shirley Bassey has some great 60′s style vocals for the song and they really work, and so does the bold use of brass at the beginning.

4.The Writing’s On The Wall - Man Sam Smith can belt it out, I love how soft and quiet he gets and then loud and just belting it out. I think the lyrics really talk a lot about the love story of the film, and about how 007 needs a way out at this point and this is probably his last chance to to give up what he wanted to give up in Casino Royale. The instramentals really work for the tone and mood of the song, and keep a good balance for what a good Bond theme should have.

3.Skyfall - This song is such a moody, haunting theme that has some gorgeous vocals behind it, and really deserves a high spot on any Bond theme list. The lyrics are more poetic than anything concrete but I think “ You may have my number, you can take my name, but you'll never have my heart” is pretty much the perfect description of Bond. The orchestral instrumentals of this song are also fantastic and there is nothing wrong with this song, its just not my personal favorite.

2.You Know My Name  I fucking love Chris Cornell, he’s my absolute vocalist of all time so its not surprising that I put him this high on the list. His vocal talent and how hard the song goes are a great way to introduce a new Bond, one we hadn't really seen before and the incorporation of so many elements of the character and the gambling aspects of it just make it even better, the lyrics really seem to grasp the darker aspects of the new version of Bond, and the toll it takes on him.

1.The James Bond Theme (From “Dr. No”)  Well of course this has to be number one, elements of it are in most of the other songs on this list, and even if you’ve never seen a 007 film you know what that song is. On top of that, its just some fantastic instrumentals. It has parts that are very 60′s, and parts that are just classic and timeless. That base line in it is one of my favorite baselines in any song, and there is a damn good reason that this song has stayed around for nearly 60 years.

[timetrickster]

Living W/ Immortality: Episode 3: Altair & Vega

EXT. FINN’S HOME

It’s been 3 weeks since what happened that night. Ever since LUCIAN had attacked WAN SHI TONG’S Library. FINN sits down at the table for breakfast with his MOM and ERIN’S had gone silent ever since that night. MOM looks at him knowing something’s wrong.

MOM

You’re silent. That’s never a good sign. What happened?

FINN

I’m fine mom.

She sits down next to him and looks him in the eyes.

MOM

No, you’re not.

FINN is silent after the truth in that simple statement cut deeper inside both hearts.

MOM

You boys have been silent for weeks and if there’s anything that I know about my own boys. Your silence means you’re facing something, but you don’t want me to worry.

FINN is silent and looks at his hands. He puts his headphones on then looks through his phone to play the next song. He presses on a song and plays “King Of The Clouds by Panic! At The Disco. FINN decides to leave and MOM doesn’t do anything to stop him. FINN slowly walks far from view from his house.

He murmurs the words to the song.

FINN

Some days I lie wide awake ‘til the sun hits my face. And I fade, elevate from the Earth. Far away to a place…   

He stops in his tracks, as he looks around him for a bit in silence. Suddenly LUCIAN appears in front of him.

LUCIAN

Boo.

He starts to freak out falling backward. Holding his head with both hands and guarding his face.

FINN

It’s not real. It’s not real.

He repeats to himself. Suddenly flash images of LUCIAN appear in his mind. He breathes heavily and tears fall down his face. His head shakes and heats up from the pressure of all the things overwhelming him. He clenches his teeth showing this face of mixed emotion, fear, and anger.

FINN screams in a rage then punches a hole in a random wall. He breathes heavy breaths before realizing what he’s done.

FINN

Crap…

He tries to budge his arm out but it’s stuck. The song stops at “

FINN

Really?! I have super strength and I can get my arm out of a stupid stone wall?!

SERENA shows up all of a sudden and notices FINN.

SERENA

Hey, Finn… uh…  you okay? Did you punch my wall?

FINN still awkwardly having half of his arm through the wall.

FINN

No… I touched a piece of the wall and it made a hole and my arm fell in.

SERENA

Uh… ok…  I’ll believe you for now, but you need help?

FINN

Yes, please.

SERENA laughs and pulls on FINN’S other arm and gets out of the wall. His right arm now covered in stone dust.

FINN

Thank you…

(looks at his right arm covered in dust)

Crap.

SERENA

You’re welcome and are you okay?

FINN

I guess I’m fine. Also, Hey.

SERENA

What do you mean by that? And Hi!

FINN

Just something happened last night that set me off and… I don’t know how to deal with it.

SERENA

Do you want to talk about it?

FINN shows reluctance, fearing that she wouldn’t understand the world of magic and the fact he’s an immortal with a 2nd personality in his head.

SERENA (cont’d)

It’s okay. You don’t have to talk about it. Maybe when you’re ready?

FINN nods ‘yes’.

SERENA

Okay then. Wanna walk to school?

FINN

I’d love that.

FINN smiles and they start walking together.

SERENA

Got any new oldies songs for me to listen too?

FINN

Uh… Yeah, let me… you know what, I’ll let you choose it.

She looks through the playlist labeled “Time”

SERENA

Time?

FINN

It’s a collection of songs that resonate with my vibes. Songs from now to the 50s.

SERENA laughs at him.

SERENA

You’re adorable.

FINN

Ok, no more songs for you.

FINN tries to grab his phone back and struggles with SERENA

SERENA

Please… I’m sorry.

FINN

Fine.

He lets go of the phone.

SERENA

Yay!

She scrolls through his playlist and presses on one song. The song, “Say Say Say” by Paul McCartney plays. The song plays as the two walks together to school and spends the entire day together. The song plays through a slow montage of scenes with them all together. In classes, at lunch, hanging around the campus.

CUT TO:

END OF THE SCHOOL DAY.

The song ends at Hook 2. It’s now the end of school and the two are walking together again.

SERENA

I’m fucking tired dude.

FINN

Same…

SERENA laughs at something.

SERENA

I did love Mr. Braistch’s class today. Best teacher ever.

FINN

Did he make another racist joke? Or did he throw another insult at Waipahu again? Wait… don’t tell me, Chinese or Filipino? Either one it’s fuckin hilarious.

SERENA

He picked on Steven and said “When China takes over America, I’d be the one white guy to help with capturing Americans.” then said, “Steven when you become the general of Ewa Beach, don’t forget about me. I helped.”

FINN laughs at the story.

FINN

Oh god. You know one time, he told the Filipinos in the room that he loves their president.

SERENA

What’s wrong with that?

FINN

The current president of the Philippines started a war on drugs and said anyone would be killed on sight even holding drugs.

SERENA

Wow… yeah, that’s dark.

FINN

I know… I’m probably going to hell for laughing.

SERENA laughs at what he said then touches FINN’S shoulder.

SERENA

Aw. You’re already going to hell.

She breaks into laughter again as well as FINN.

SERENA (cont’d)

I’m kidding, you know I love you girl.

FINN

Fuck you, dude.

He jokingly says. SERENA is still laughing. FINN gets a little bitter and had this angry face. Then keeps walking.

SERENA Aw. I’m sorry. Come here.

She stops him and holds out her arms and FINN was still bitter and shakes his head. He keeps walking. She laughs at him being bitter and still bothers him for a hug.

SERENA (cont’d)

Please…

FINN

No.

SERENA

Please. PLEASE please please please please, please! If you don't give me a hug I'm gonna DIEEEEE. If you don't hug me I'm gonna start crying. Please. Please. Please. Please. Please. (making a song out of it) oh-baby please please PLEASE! Oh-baby, please. That was 'Please' by Serena with Finn on bass.

FINN finally stops being bitter as he finally gives in. Still holding a bitter face but smiles a little after accepting the hug.

SERENA

Yay! Thank you. I’m sorry.

FINN

(He laughs for a bit)

You’re welcome. I forgive you but bass? Really? Bass?

SERENA does an evil laugh. It makes FINN smile.

FINN

You’re weird. I like you, dude. Wanna hang out tonight?

SERENA

I’d love to. What are we doing? Arcade again?

FINN

I was thinking of heading to the park and doing some star gazing… I don’t know why but I’ve wanted to try it out and it doesn’t hurt to try something new.

SERENA

I like that idea. Are we gonna go by the benches?

FINN

Sure… better than laying in the grass. See ya soon.

He waves bye to her as she leaves.

ERIN (V.O)

I’m impressed. You actually didn’t freak out and over think.

FINN

Thanks, Erin. Erin? Hey! Where’d you go? You’ve been silent for weeks.

ERIN (V.O)

Just needed some time to think. After the whole Lucian thing, I just needed some peace. You know?

FINN

Yeah. Good to have you back bud.

ERIN (V.O)

Good to be back. Again, you actually asked Serena out, once again I’m impressed.

FINN

That’s a first.

FINN enters his house and rushes to his room to get ready for his stargazing date with SERENA. Reprise “Just The Two Of Us” by Grover Washington Jr. plays. Picks up 3rd Verse. Shows a montage of both FINN & SERENA getting ready for the stargazing date.

FINN & SERENA

I got to get ready!

CUT TO.

NIGHT. EWA BEACH

The song keeps playing in the background. FINN leaves the house and walks to the park with a bag of food in hand.

ERIN (V.O)

Food? Drinks? Clever.

FINN

Thanks, dude.

ERIN (V.O)

What are you planning Evers?

FINN smiles.

FINN

Nothing, why?

ERIN (V.O)

You have that specific smile on your face. The smile that tells me you have a plan or created something amazing. Come on Evers! TELL ME!

LUCIAN/NARRATOR (V.O)

How adorable… the immortal two faced dumbass finally found love. Well… hopefully, if the author figures out how to do that in the next few scenes when I try to take him and his romance. Along with the other two background immortals. The author’s a bit unpredictable… which I admire.

The song keeps playing. FINN is slowly walking to the park. Other people are out playing by the playground and other sports-related activities. Meanwhile, these two laid out a blanket over a park table and both sit down on the table top. Song finishes.

FINN

I brought us dinner from Chum Wah Kum.

He holds a plastic bag with two plate lunches inside, along with utensils and napkins.

SERENA

Aw, thanks!

She grabs her plate lunch out of the bag and begins to eat and look at stars.

SERENA (cont’d)

They’re really pretty tonight.

FINN

I used to do this from time to time. I’d sit on my roof and use a telescope. Watching the stars glow in the ocean of space. It was beautiful in the silence of the night.

SERENA

Holy shit, that last sentence was poetic as fuck.

He laughs a little.

FINN

I’m not a poetic dude.

SERENA

Stop lying, I know you are! Mr. Artsy!

FINN

Nah…

SERENA

Oh come on, you’ve done so many artsy stuff. I’ve seen you draw, paint, make short films for media club, write stories, take photos and edit them. I heard you wrote a poem for that one girl.

FINN

Uh, she rejected me by the way. But yeah, kinda left that guy behind.

SERENA

Oh damn, my bad. Well, she doesn’t deserve you, if you took the time and patience to write that girl a poem.

FINN

I know… I know.

SERENA

And what made you leave being Mr. Artsy behind?

FINN

Self-Judgement, being hypercritical, literally everything where I worry about myself and what people see come from me.

SERENA

But why?

FINN

Lost myself for a while… fell away from who I used to be.

SERENA Well, whenever you feel ready to come back to Mr. Creative, I’ll be waiting for you.

FINN

Thank you. Can we look at stars now?

SERENA

Yes, please!

They both lie down on the tabletop and look at the stars. The song “Lights Down Low” by MAX plays in the background as the gaze at random stars.

SERENA

What now?

FINN

Just look at the stars. Sorry, haven’t done this in a while. Forgot all the star systems and all that.

SERENA

It’s fine. You can point out whatever and make it up along as we go.

She points to one constellation.

SERENA (cont’d)

What’s that one?

FINN

That’s the constellation of Sagittarius.

SERENA

See you do remember something!

FINN

Yeah but that one’s my zodiac so I remember that one.

SERENA

What’s are those two?

She points to two different constellations. FINN looks at them and instantly recognizes them.

FINN

Altair and Vega…  There’s actually a love story between the two. I don’t know if you want to hear it.

SERENA

Tell me!

FINN

Uh okay.

(He laughs a little then gets into this narration style voice)

I’m trying to remember but Altair and Vega were deeply in love. But we're separated by the celestial river of the Milky Way. But on one special day a year, Vega’s tears would call upon all the magpies in the world and the would form a bridge so they could spend one night of happiness together.

SERENA was astonished by the story. FINN smiles a bit awkwardly.

SERENA

That’s beautiful.

LUCIAN/NARRATOR (V.O)

Uh! Boring!

Both FINN & SERENA hear LUCIAN’S voice. Record scratch sound effect plays and the song stops at 1st Chorus.

LUCIAN/NARRATOR (V.O)(Cont’d)

I will admit, it was a nice romantic story that you gave. But the author really likes to elongate the scenes.

Several shadowy figures appear before them. Only showing red glowing eyes. They grab FINN and attempt to grab SERENA but he manages to free her from their grip before they disappear in a flash.

CUT TO:

INT - ANCIENT TEMPLE

FINN wakes up in some sort of an ancient temple. He looks around, find two monsters guarding a doorway. ATHENA & TAVEN bound and stuck to the walls of this circular dome room. LUCIAN was on the other end doing some weird shit.

FINN

(Intensely worried)

Erin?

ERIN (V.O)

(Intensely worried)

Yeah?

FINN

(Intensely worried)

What do we do?

ERIN (V.O)

(Intensely worried)

I have no fuckin clue.

Tags: @cometworks, @cookiecuttercritter, @coloursintheblur 

[reasons-to-love]

Y’know what

let’s do some tag games. @ssimsass tagged me in one of them a while ago but I kept postponing. Well, now I kinda wanna do it together with another one I came across, so I will because i can

MUSIC TAG GAME

Rules: list ten songs you’re currently obsessed with and tag ten people to do the same!

I’m currently listening through the discographies of a bunch of bands, so there will be a lot of them here. I haven’t put them in a particular order

1.Tiny Dancer, Elton John - because this song seems to be unable to leave me alone and my brain keeps replaying it for some reason. Still a lovely song. 2. Paint It Black, The Rolling Stones - The more I listen to them, the more I realize I don’t like them nearly as much as the Beatles (or Abba, or Queen, or a lot of other bands) but this is my favourite RS song and it kicks serious ass. 3.You and I, Queen - Not very well known but catchy as hell. 4.Major Minus, Coldplay - Genuine rocker from a band that I really like, so I guess there’s no surprise here. 5-Up With The Birds, Coldplay - Strange little song that captivates me a lot, I love it. 6-Something About The Way You Look Tonight, Elton John - Idk really what to say, it’s just a hella good song. 7-Rock me, ABBA - Well, the best way to put this is... this song rocks me. 8-Take My Breath Away, Queen - Underrated 9-The Millionaire Waltz, Queen - y e s  p l e a s e 10-Eleanor Rigby, The Beatles - It would have felt weird not to include any Beatles song even though I’m finished listening to all their albums (except for the anthologies). Well, this is my favourite song ever and I guess I’ll never get over it because Vivaldi and because Paul.

SIX CRUSHES TAG GAME

These are in order from the lesser to my one and only husbando.

6. Jon Cozart (aka Paint)

It used to be much stronger in the past, but I still love this dude’s music, the way he uses random objects to create music and his voice is so sweet I wanna die.

5. Oliver Thorne (Philosophy Tube)

Maybe It’s just british charm, maybe it’s the way he frames his videos and the enormous effort he puts in them. Maybe it’s the fact that finally I get the buzz around philosophy (thanks to Contrapoints too but I like men, sorry) thanks to him, the rogue prince of YouTube.

4. Markiplier

His voice soothes my soul, I love the fact that he seems really smart, even though he acts like he’s not. Plus, he has a really infectious way of laughing and his videos are sometimes so dank I can’t help myself.

3. Grian

I don’t even know where to start with this guy: he’s a cat daddy, he loves playing around, he goes to great lengths to surprise his friends, he’s not afraid to sing or to look soft, he heralds himself as an agent of chaos even though he actually helps people for seemingly no gain for himself.

2. Natewantstobattle (aka Nathan Sharp)

Loved his gameplays, love his music. I wish he would let himself be silly once in a while, that seems to be his truest self. I think he is taking himself waay too seriously nowadays, probably because he wants to be taken seriously as a musician and I understand that. It’s just that I love to watch him fool around because he brings me so much joy.

1. Paul McCartney

Yup. This guy. I know he could be my granddad but no one comes close to him. I know he treated a lot of girls like shit in his time, but there’s something about him that attracts me like nothing else. Is it posthumous Beatlemania? Is it because he’s drop-dead gorgeous? Is it because I have a weak spot for musicians? Is it because his music hits me like nobody else’s? Maybe it’s all of the above. Well, there’s definitely something special about his plump butt, that’s for certain.

TAGS: You. Yes, you reading. Do it. Play the tag game. j u s t  d o  i t.

[saleintothe90s]

380. Great Starts: the first Saturday Night Live episode of 1980 (1/26/1980)

Obviously, I can’t cover the very first episode of Saturday Night Live from 1975, because that would be breaking all the rules of this blog. But, buuut, I can cover the very first SNL of the 1980s. (this was the only place I could quickly find the episode, if that link is down, try one of these, sorry) It aired on January 26, 1980, and the host was Teri Garr and the musical guests was the B-52s! Transcripts are from this amazing page. 

Oh noes, Don Pardo tells us that SNL be delayed so it can present continuing nightly coverage, what could it be? 

Oh right. Paul McCartney stupidly brought Pot into Japan. He got in mad trouble for it, spent 10 days in a lock up. 

Bill’s on it. 

Day 1, January 14th, 1980: Paul McCartney’s luggage is inspected by Customs agents at the Tokyo Airport. It is discovered that he is carrying 7.7 ounces of marijuana. Paul is arrested and taken to a drug treatment center, then transferred to a cell in a Tokyo prison.

Day 2: All music composed by Paul McCartney is BANNED throughout Japan.

Day 4: Linda — Paul’s wife — is allowed her first visit, and the world learns that Paul, while mildly depressed, in still in good health.

Day 5: Paul reads a public statement, praising his captors and regretting his use of marijuana. Linda says: “It doesn’t sound like him. I think he’s trying to tell us something.”

Day 6: The crisis grows more serious, as ALL rock journalists are given 24 hours to get out of Japan.

Day 8: As tensions grow, a 23-year old woman is hanged in a public square in Kobi, for whistling “Michelle”.

Day 9: Kurt Waldheim travels to Japan and is granted a 15-minute visit with McCartney. He says Paul is as well as can be expected under the circumstances.

Which brings us to Day 10. Jane? 

Wuh-oh. Turns out that Guido Sarducci wanted to get an exclusive interview with Paul while he was in jail so he traveled to Japan with pot too. Except...he’s not Paul. No tariffs. 

It’s funny to see him out of his signature costume during the opening credits. Speaking of, this was the season where everybody kinda looked like watercolors with too much rouge: 

Also, there were a ton of featured players that season. Of course you had your Al Franken and Tom Davis, but then you also had Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray’s brothers? Even baby Harry Shearer from The Simpsons. 

Terri didn’t even do a monologue, she just told us how excited she was to be there and kinda wiggled her butt a little. 

How did I forget that it early in the election year. All the candidates have come over to this lady’s house in Iowa (played by Terri) to help her with the housework while she knits: 

Teddy said he’d take Gilda’s math test. That got a big laugh. Also, people in the audience tried to “Kramer” Gilda, by whooping when she made an entrance. That stopped quick though. 

[ dissolve to exterior of house, with irised footage of each candidate ]

Announcer: George Bush: Suffered a massive hernia while helping a New Hampshire farmer remove a tree stump from his property.

Senator Edward Kennedy: Withdrew from the race after humiliating defeat in the Massachusetts Primary.

John Connally: Forced out of the race after his indictment on two counts of first degree murder.

Senator Howard Baker: Found in a motel room during the Wisconsin Primary with Congressman Crane.

Ronald Reagan: Forced to withdraw from the race for lying about his age. He was 94.

Jimmy Carter: Re-nominated by acclimation, but lost the General Election, due to Soviet takeover of Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, France and Scotland.

John B. Anderson: Elected 40th President of the United States.

[ image opens up to reveal Anderson seated among the audience in the balcony, as the camera zooms out]

We got some preppy girls in prison. 

Even down to the monograms. 

They had to bribe Garrett Morris for the newest issue of Town and Country. 

haha, Bitsy’s stepmom is Gloria Vanderbilt. “She designs BLUE JEANS!” says her dad. Laraine’s earring falls off when she’s modeling her jeans. 

Terri’s sweater belongs in the 1980s SNL Fashion show entry I did years ago. 

I’m mad as spit that I can’t find the clip of the B-52′s singing Rock Lobster on SNL. They’re all wiped off of YouTube and DailyMotion. Check out Fred Schneider’s pencil mustache! 

“A french cargo tanker carrying 300,000 gallons of mineral water broke up off the coast of Massachusetts in the world’s first major Perrier spill. Already thousands of fish have been belched up on the beach, and the Coast Guard worked late into the night squeezing tons of limes onto the area.”

Girl you know I love me a bottled water joke. 

“While in Salem, Massachusetts, comedian Gabe Kaplan ran into some unexpected trouble when a witches’ curse turned him into a fire plug!” 

...Jane’s wig. 

You know that set STUNK. Coffee, cigarettes, and anchovies? (ok, i know the mugs are probably empty, but imagine the smell)

“Anchovies! You Devil!” 

...now I want thin crust anchovy pizza...

and this happened.

When you’re out of bosco syrup and you run a studio. 

As some know, my favorite Daily Show correspondent, Vance DeGeneres was the original Mr. Hands in the Mr. Bill sketches. I don’t believe this is him in this short, however. (research intensifies) 

Nope, that’s not Vance’s hands. 

“This is John Anderson, now you know who he looks like!” 

Related:

WickerBreaker’s summary on the episode

SNL a Day’s summary on the episode

216. “President refuses to attend debate” (September 11, 1980)

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I was tagged by my lovely mutual @am-going-back-to-505 to do this game thank you sunshine, dzięki kochana :^

Rules - tag some followers that you want to get to know better.

Nickname: irl Malwa and Malvix, lately also Mal and I love it

Gender: female

Zodiac: pisces

Height: 172 cm

Sexuality: hetero but very picky

fave animal: I am mother of cats ! also love pandas cause they’re cute

Average hours of sleep: during semester circa 6 but I love to sleep 10

Cats or dogs: as I said, I am mother of cats

Number of blankets: one usually ;) 

Dream job: biomedical engineer but I would kill to be a musician with my own band, or even better, to be a violinist from the string quartet from tlsp

Favourite song of the week: People Are Strange by The Doors

Things you find comforting: peaceful mornings and evenings, stargazing alone to take a break from a party, listening to music 

Favourite band/artist: The Beatles, Arctic Monkeys, TLSP, Pink Floyd, Kansas, Genesis, Camel, Paul McCartney, George Harrison

Song stuck in my head: Fooled Around and Fell in Love - Elvis Bishop

Last movie I saw: Incredibles ^^

Last thing I googled: Matthew Grey Gubler cause I am criminal minds trash now and I might fell in love with dr Spencer Reid

Other blogs: maaaan, too much @haendel-me-with-care is my main and beatles blog, @thedoctors-lover is my fandom-ish blog, @little-engi-knee-r is my studyblr and finally @polish-af is a blog about volleyball but it’s kinda abandoned

Do I get asks: very rarely and only when I ask for them :D

Why did I choose this username: because I love Alexander Turner ;) that is why

Following: I am following over 1000 blogs but I am here for 4+ years

Lucky number: I don’t think I have any ;) 

What am I wearing: denim overalls and striped shirt

Dream trip: Iceland :D and maybe Dubai and whole UK !

Fave food: italian & chinese food and cheesecake

Play any instruments: yeah ! violin, piano and guitar + lately I was at the party and one boy had ukulele so I stole it fom him haha and yeah, I learned how to play ukulele at the party I know I am a no-life

Eye colour: blue-ish

Hair colour: brown

Describe yourself as aesthetic things: smell of the coffee in the morning, rainy and cloudy days, denim clothes, orchids, mint, vintage coffee shops

Languages you speak: polish, english and german

Most iconic song: While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles

Random fact: I enjoy ironing clothes xd

and I am tagging: @you-me-spain, @monokolopo, @turnah

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I wanna hear your answers to your questions thingie ☺️

Thank you I am avoiding studying for 3 finals rn lmao

1: when you have cereal, do you have more milk than cereal or more cereal than milk? More cereal, I do not like milk at all it makes me feel sick Every time lmao

2: do you like the feeling of cold air on your cheeks on a wintery day? Y e s I love being cold

3: what random objects do you use to bookmark your books? mm usually a sticky note

4: how do you take your coffee/tea? I don’t really like tea but I usually have some kind of cold coffee or with cream and 2 sugar if its hot

5: are you self-conscious of your smile?  mmm kind of yes

6: do you keep plants? I don’t currently have any but I love having them

7: do you name your plants?  yes!!

8: what artistic medium do you use to express your feelings? currently more words than visual art

9: do you like singing/humming to yourself? sometimes, I mostly do it in my head though

10: do you sleep on your back, side, or stomach?  I almost always sleep on my left side but I sometimes sleep on my right side or back

11: what's an inner joke you have with your friends? long boy, CRACKS PANTS, What if i was Straight

12: what's your favorite planet? mm I actually don’t know a whole lot about any of them but I think neptune is Very pretty

13: what's something that made you smile today? my friend paige and I sent each other christmas cards and I got hers in the mail today!!

14: if you were to live with your best friend in an old flat in a big city, what would it look like? there would be his nerdy video game stuff Everywhere and my books and movies everywhere and a little bit of glitter on everything lmao

15: go google a weird space fact and tell us what it is! it is quiet Everywhere in space

16: what's your favorite pasta dish? lasagna is the actual love of my life

17: what color do you really want to dye your hair?  BLUE OR DARK PURPLE

18: tell us about something dumb/funny you did that has since gone down in history between you and your friends and is always brought up. I do alot of dumb things lmao but last semester when I lived in a residence hall with my friends i was always shouting IM GAY down the hallway or kicking my leg up high to put it on the window ledge

19: do you keep a journal? what do you write/draw/ in it? I am very forgetful so I never keep a journal or sketchbook consistently 

20: what's your favorite eye color? brown

21: talk about your favorite bag, the one that's been to hell and back with you and that you love to pieces. I don’t really have a bag that’s lasted a super long time but my little blue makeup bag used to be my sister’s and I’ve been using it since high school 

22: are you a morning person? If I’ve slept enough then yes but when I have classes at 8 am,, no

23: what's your favorite thing to do on lazy days where you have 0 obligations?  sleep in and watch movies

24: is there someone out there you would trust with every single one of your secrets? mmm probably Steven? He knows most of them already

25: what's the weirdest place you've ever broken into? THE CHURCH PARKING LOT WE GOT LOCKED INTO TOGETHER AT NIGHT

26: what are the shoes you've had for forever and wear with every single outfit? I rotate between like 3 pairs but I have some beat up black high tops I’ve had since high school that I love

27: what's your favorite bubblegum flavor? usually just minty gum

28: sunrise or sunset?  sunset

29: what's something really cute that one of your friends does and is totally endearing? steven calls me everytime he’s driving home from school and we always say I love you before hanging up its gay and i love him v much

30: think of it: have you ever been truly scared? yes a few times

31: what is your opinion of socks? do you like wearing weird socks? do you sleep with socks? do you confine yourself to white sock hell? really, just talk about socks. okay I get judged for it alot but I wear socks 24/7 I have Too many socks and theyre all cute and yes I wear socks to bed and I wear them all the fricking time I am uncomfy being barefoot

32: tell us a story of something that happened to you after 3AM when you were with friends. Nothing recently but last semester I used to stay up until like 4 am with alot of my friends watching movies and one time like 10 of us watched star wars and had snacks and had a big cuddle pile sleepover on the floor

33: what's your fave pastry? chocolate croissants 

34: tell us about the stuffed animal you kept as a kid. what is it called? what does it look like? do you still keep it? mm I have a bunch still bc alot of them were given to me by someone sepcial/ for special reasons and one of my favorites is a pink bear with a dodgers hat that was from my dad when I was a kid

35: do you like stationary and pretty pens and so on? do you use them often? I do! If I have stationary I’ll use it to send people mail

36: which band's sound would fit your mood right now? currently I’m listening to lana del rey and its fitting

37: do you like keeping your room messy or clean?  I am an organized messy person so I am like half and half

38: tell us about your pet peeves! when people invite themselves over/ just show up without asking, opening doors without knocking, chewing with your mouth open

39: what color do you wear the most? black

40: think of a piece of jewelry you own: what's it's story? does it have any meaning to you? I have a black ring I wear everyday that was from my sister and it makes me think of her since we don’t currently live in the same house while im at college

41: what's the last book you remember really, really loving? How to remodel a man by w. bruce cameron, I found it at the library and got it just bc it sounded like a funny title and it was genuinely the funniest book I’ve ever read I loved it 

42: do you have a favorite coffee shop? describe it! Either 85 degrees down the street from me bc its really cute and the chocolate bread there is Amazing or coffee bean in my city cause it has a v nice atmosphere and the baristas all know my sister so they’re really friendly

43: who was the last person you gazed at the stars with? I have no idea actually

44: when was the last time you remember feeling completely serene and at peace with everything? ???????????

45: do you trust your instincts a lot?  I try to

46: tell us the worst pun you can think of.  earlier Aaron and I were roasting Morrissey and I said that when moz cancels shows/doesnt show up bc he’s sick its like he just sneezes once and then he’s like,,, oh my god am I,,, Still Ill

47: what food do you think should be banned from the universe?  tuna

48: what was your biggest fear as a kid? is it the same today? I don’t really remember tbh

49: do you like buying CDs and records? what was the last one you bought? yes!! last record was the Uni single release and its clear and v cool and the last cd was a paul mccartney one i think 

50: what's an odd thing you collect? pins mostly

51: think of a person. what song do you associate with them? I associate alot of music with a lot of people but one song that reminds me of you is little queenie by sad girl

52: what are your favorite memes of the year so far?  the one of the white guy making a confused face is maybe my fav

53: have you ever watched the rocky horror picture show? heathers? beetlejuice? pulp fiction? what do you think of them? rocky and heathers and beetlejuice yes and I love them all v much, I watched pulp fiction once at like 3 am and i slept through alot of it by accident so I cannot give an accurate opinion

54: who's the last person you saw with a true look of sadness on their face? my sister

55: what's the most dramatic thing you've ever done to prove a point? im not sure but my middle name is dramatic So

56: what are some things you find endearing in people? when they genuinely want to know about how your day was, when they remember something you said a long time ago, when they bring you something out of the blue because they know you like it

57: go listen to bohemian rhapsody. how did it make you feel? did you dramatically reenact the lyrics? yes alsways it is one of the best songs ever

58: who's the wine mom and who's the vodka aunt in your group of friends? why?  I don’t currently have a solid Group of friends but between us I would say you are probably wine mom and i am vodka aunt lmao

59: what's your favorite myth? I love a lot but rn I love the loch ness monster 

60: do you like poetry? what are some of your faves? yes but currently none are coming to mind lmao

61: what's the stupidest gift you've ever given? the stupidest one you've ever received? sometimes I give steven glitter bc i love it and he Hates it lmao but I’m not sure if I’ve ever really gotten a stupid gift?

62: do you drink juice in the morning? which kind? nope, usually just water

63: are you fussy about your books and music? do you keep them meticulously organized or kinda leave them be? organized, not necessarily alphabetical or anything but I like things by the same author or artist to be together 

64: what color is the sky where you are right now? black

65: is there anyone you haven't seen in a long time who you'd love to hang out with? alot of my high school and college pals

66: what would your ideal flower crown look like? mmm probably a lot of dark red roses and little white flowers

67: how do gloomy days where the sky is dark and the world is misty make you feel? kinda depends but usually I like them

68: what's winter like where you live? usually cold and kinda rainy but lately its still in the 80s and hot

69: what are your favorite board games? bingo always

70: have you ever used a ouija board? no and I Maybe would??

71: what's your favorite kind of tea? not super into tea but i don’t mind green tea

72: are you a person who needs to note everything down or else you'll forget it?  v much so

73: what are some of your worst habits? procrastinating, leaving water bottles on the floor, ignoring instructions 

74: describe a good friend of yours without using their name or gendered pronouns. they have brown hair and glasses and really pretty eyes and live in another country and are so sweet and remind me of a little fox

75: tell us about your pets! I don’t have any but my siblings both have fish and barry is my fav little guppy even though he’s a rude drama queen

76: is there anything you should be doing right now but aren't? studying for my finals

77: pink or yellow lemonade? both but I like pink alot

78: are you in the minion hateclub or fanclub? h a t e

79: what's one of the cutest things someone has ever done for you? one of my friends used to make me mixtape cds alot

80: what color are your bedroom walls? did you choose that color? if so, why? at college they’re just white bc its a dorm but at home they’re blue and my dad and I painted them secretly one summer lmao

81: describe one of your friend's eyes using the most abstract imagery you can think of. looks like the inside of a blue gelpen

82: are/were you good in school? I try to be, I’ve always had a hard time in math and science classes but I’m good with artsy and english classes

83: what's some of your favorite album art? I have,,, to many to pick from

84: are you planning on getting tattoos? which ones? currently no? I’m very indecisive so I’m not sure what I would get bc I would want it to have a special meaning

85: do you read comics? what are your faves? not really but I wouldn’t mind

86: do you like concept albums? which ones? probably alot but ziggy stardust and sgt pepper come to mind first

87: what are some movies you think everyone should watch at least once in their lives? eraserhead, big fish, and casablanca

88: are there any artistic movements you particularly enjoy? mmm yes probably alot but rn I really like zines

89: are you close to your parents? my dad yes my mom is very up and down

90: talk about your one of you favorite cities. I really love the Manhattan Beach area it’s always made me really happy since I was a kid something about it just always feels welcoming and familiar to me

91: where do you plan on traveling this year? not sure

92: are you a person who drowns their pasta in cheese or a person who barely sprinkles a pinch? depends on the pasta but generally I like alot of cheese

93: what's the hairstyle you wear the most? It’s always the same fluffy messy curly besides when I put it up in a little ponytail sometimes

94: who was the last person you know to have a birthday? my friend tori from high school

95: what are your plans for this weekend? going back home and Finally sleeping alot

96: do you install your computer updates really quickly or do you procrastinate on them a lot? it usually takes me about a week to finally stop being lazy and do them

97: myer briggs type, zodiac sign, and hogwarts house? I think I was ensj or insj or something like that last time i checked, I’m a gemini and I have no idea about my hogwarts house lmao

98: when's the last time you went hiking? did you enjoy it? probably a few years ago and it was pretty okay

99: list some songs that resonate to your soul whenever you hear them. there are a Lot but lust for life by the band girls always reminds me of myself and i’m listening to flatsound rn and alot of his music hits me hard bc I feel like that alot

100: if you were presented with two buttons, one that allows you to go 5 years into the past, the other 5 years into the future, which one would you press? why? as much as I would like to have things back from my past I would probably say future, I’d like to skip ahead a bit to when some things have changed and are hopefully better