#im very peeved

[turtlecat1440]

I'm living with my parents for the moment, and I'd like to vent real quick about the person I call "The Rancid Neighbor:"

The Rancid Neighbor

This man is building a new fence. Paying for it all himself. Nice, right? Wrong.

It has been over a year, and he tore down part of the fence, and hasn't put it back. He's doing all the work himself sporadically, but refuses to give us dates for the work. I asked, he plainly refuses.

He's rude to women. This has annoyed me the most. He finally decided to tear down the rest of the fence (without finishing what he already tore down) and left a note, asking us to put up a temporary fence while he places it. My mom and I went to the property line to talk to him, and he wouldn't look her in the eyes. I live here. Temporarily. She OWNS the house. And yet he spoke to me, and never her. This has been consistent in every interaction. I also did the math, and it's gonna cost us roughly the same amount to put up the temporary fence as it would for him to buy the missing materials.

I offered to help, even get some friends together to get it done faster. He refused to give me dates, so that's a no go. I can't just corral five friends on a Tuesday afternoon. I can get a few volunteers with a few weeks advance. I just want this done with, and he's anything but helpful.

He's Republican, which isn't patently bad, but he's the type of Republican that's casually homophobic. We've heard him use the word faggot as an insult a few times. I've had to stop myself casually talking about my partner in front of him, because I don't want to deal with him knowing I'm a faggot. He seems to like me better than the rest of my family, and I might as well take as much advantage of that as I can.

He self martyrs constantly. "I work more hours than both of you combined" is a favorite phrase of his. Which is only true because I'm unemployed at the moment, but he doesn't know that. My family and I have been repeating the phrase jokingly to each other, but increasing the number of hours in a childish joke show of one upsmanship. "Um actually, I work 25 hours a day, which is more than you!"

We looked up the property online to check for discrepancies, because "don't worry about the fence, don't look into it, I'll pay for all of it" was fishy. Turns out, there is a discrepancy on his side of the yard, and not other neighbors according to the survey on record vs. satellite images. Could be nothing, but it's worth investigating, we thought, so we told him we're looking at a land surveyor. (There's evidence of discrepancies on other parts of the property too, but when my dad told him, this whole thing came to a head)

It All Comes To A Head

My dad told him we're looking into hiring a land surveyor. He left, and the Rancid Neighbor came back with his wife and confronted me while I was working on my car.

*to be fair, I don't know exactly what my dad said to him. He's got a head injury and sometimes the things he says comes across more confrontational than he means.*

His wife, in tears, said "We don't like being bullied!" Followed by "We don't like confrontation!" While confronting me.

I don't remember exactly what the two of them said, but they began steamrolling me as much as possible. I tried being polite and defusing the situation, but clearly that wouldn't work, so I raised my voice and said "Frankly, you've been rude to my mom, and I'm in the middle of something. I don't know why you're talking to me and not the owners of the house. My mom and dad."

He said "I'd be happy to, but he walked away. I'm sorry if your mom *thinks* I've been rude. I'm a nice guy!" His wife said "We don't like being bullied."

You see, it is rare that actually nice people reiterate just how nice they are. He said this maybe ten times while talking. His speaking was filled with empty apologies. What we were asking for was clear communication, and he offered the same cyclical steamrolling, and a handshake.

Voices were raised, no one was happy, but I knew this would happen. I felt it in my gut. There were only so many conversations I could get stuck in with him without being frank. And unfortunately, for someone who's personality is so entrenched in toxic masculinity as him, being frank is being rude. It was going to be me, my dad, or my mom. One of us would get annoyed enough to say the truth, that his obsession with controlling the situation whilst simultaneously being a very poor communicator makes for rude interactions. But I don't think anything I said really got through. We're back where we started, which isn't saying much, but it's not outright anger.

[torchstelechos]

I love that Isabeau is the one to bring up the "what do we do if you die" conversation cause its a very good insight to his character at the very start of the game. Isabeau is practical, smart, and loves everyone dearly and wants to know how to help them when shit goes sideways. He's the one to ask about Bonnie too, which is a delightful read on how he thinks because everyone else shuts that down instantly as a "That wont happen and cant happen" but we see later in the game it can happen which is such a startling thing for a game to do but justifies the foreshadowing of Bonnie can die what do we do if that happens? Isabeau, despite everything, is also the one who gets to the heart of the matter even if its not something must people are willing to talk about. All without it being part of his friendquest, thats just him naturally. Which! Says so much about him and how he is! His character when its not about his relationship with Siffrin is a very intriguing thing because it feels like a very classic hard intellectual stance that's been softened after many years of learning to better communicate healthily with others. A reflection, if you will, of Odile but in a very drastic direction. I find him fascinating and I also want to scoop his brains out and study them under a microscope to see all his little brain thoughts.

[dragonskulls]

made this for oomf but you can have it too. a little breakdown of my process with bird wings if anyone finds it useful

[bu99erfly]

LE SSERAFIM EASY — GOOD BONES, 2024

[ratatatastic]

he is quite literally every techie's worst nightmare girl please stop touching the mic STOP TOUCHING IT. YOU DONT NEED TO CONTINUOUSLY BRING IT CLOSER TO YOU AND MOVING IT BACK THATS THE PERSON ON SOUND'S JOB. STOP IT.

post practise interview | 6.23.24 (x)

[chaikajpeg]

anya will be taller than damian, end of discussion

reference photo: Whip It (2009)

(idk what the context is, hopefully nothing that can get me cancelled)

[allastoredeer]

Can I ask some of your pet peeves that will make you say ew, no and turn back to a fic? Far from the top Al/bottom Luci that you have talked about

I, for example, can't stand any fic where they punish Stolas or Blitzø for what led to the breakup, and there's a difference between exploring a perspective and rejoicing in crushing a character. I love the relationship between Niffy and Alastor but when they infantilize her? Yes, no, goodbye. If your found family dynamic is trying to crush the characters in the nuclear family boxes I DON'T WANT IT

Certaintly!

And I totally agree with you about Niffty being too infantilized. She is a grown ass woman, even if she acts childish at times. Also, I can't stand it when people put all the blame on Blitz's and Stolas' relationship on either one of them too. It's a very complicated relationship where they have both made mistakes and both of them suffer from unresolved trauma.

Here are my pet peeves:

The implication or outright statement that Alastor's love interest "taught" him how to love, or "showed" him how to love. It implies that there was something in him that was lacking, something in him that needed to be "fixed," and the aphobia is so real it puts a horrible taste in my mouth every time. Implying that a basic human emotion such as love is something that Alastor had to be taught (especially when in reference of his asexuality), sends me clicking out of a fic so fast my browser crashes.

Overuse of the word "deer" in substitute for "dear." Look, I know its a popular nickname. Yes, it can be cute. But terms of endearment like that are cutest when they're used sparingly. When its used a lot, it gets very old and very repetitive really fast. I can't get lost in a story when the words "my deer," or "yes, my deer," or "of course, my deer," or "no, my deer," is used every other sentence. It makes me want to pull my hair out. (Also Alastor using the word "dear" so much. He does say it, but not that often, even in the show. Like I said, endearments like that are much more effective when they're sprinkled, and not every time he opens his mouth).

Lucifer coming off as too naive or innocent. I'm okay with him being naive to modern day Hell, but the guy isn't stupid. And he sure isn't innocent either. When he acts too cutesy and sweet, especially for the majority of the story, I lose interest. Where's the spice? Where's his bite? Where's the guy that went from 0-60 in the blink of an eye and insulted Alastor within the seconds that he met him? (Also any fics that have him making a deal with Alastor so easily. Or Alastor manipulating him into making a deal. Or he's ever, at any point, scared of Alastor. That bitch is not scared of him, even when Al's in his big, creepy demon form. Lucifer would not be blink an eye.

Anytime Lilith is depicted as an abusive, shallow and neglectful wife, especially when that's also made to be the sole reason for Lucifer's depression.

Lucifer being overly obsessed with ducks. It's the same as the "dear/deer" thing. I don't mind seeing it sprinkled in through his character, but I hate it when its used as a defining trait.

Alastor coming off as too much of an old-timey gentleman. Or coming off as super masculine. If I can't imagine him sassily flicking his wrist or lounging on a bed, kicking his feet in the air, it takes me out of the story. I can't stand it when he's written so stiff. Too much like a prim-and-proper butler in an old movie when he's one of the most flamboyant characters in the show.

Over use of the word "picture-box" in reference to Vox. It's the exact same as "dear/deer." It has the potential to be cute, but it's so overused. It makes the dialogue sound clunky and unnatural when its repeated so often, and sometimes, it's when it's used that throws me off. It's the kind of word that clutters a sentence, and if its not used right, it sticks out to me like a sore thumb.

But what's probably my biggest pet peeve is when Alastor's dialogue is bland. Like, when he doesn't sound like a person and speaks like the walking personification of an instruction manual. When his words are too artificial, impassive, and formal. Alastor is very expressive when he speaks, he has a lot of vocal intonations, and he actually uses a lot of body language and hand gestures when he talks (see his entire first interaction with Lucifer). He can be very stiff, like when he's walking with his back straight and his head up, but he also spins his cane all the time. He flicks his wrist. He snaps his neck at 90 degree angles. He uses wide and expressive body language. He uses his cane to gesture at things. His face is very animated. And most importantly: he's an entertainer! That's how he keeps peoples attention on him. That's why is presence can be so big. He needs showmanship! And a lot of that showmanship comes from his voice. He deals in radio, which is all audio! He knows how to keep an audience with nothing but his voice. So when he sounds bland and impassive, I can't keep reading because I can't even see him as the same character. I feel like I'm reading an OC. Or an off-brand, less interesting bootleg version of him.

Adding onto the above, another pet peeve is when Alastor's internal thoughts are as bland and formal as his speech. Even if he's being written intentionally super formal, especially as part of a ruse, his head is where he doesn't have to keep up the act. His thoughts do not have to mimic his charade. He has the freedom to 100% completely and wholly be himself, because his act doesn't extend to him. If he doesn't sound like a a person who had once lived on Earth, who lived a whole human life, in his own internal thoughts, I can't even force myself to keep reading. His mind is the perfect place to see who he really is, and I have a hard time believing the real Alastor is the charade he puts on for everyone else.

There might be more that I'm not thinking of, but I'll add to the list as they come back to me.

LOL as you can see, a lot of my pet peeves revolve around Alastor. I can be a very picky reader, especially when it comes to him.

But I will say that a lot of these pet peeves also depend on how they're written. I have read, subscribed, kudo'ed, and bookmarked stories that have had multiple of my pet-peeves, but they were written in a way that was either so small that I could overlook them, or the story & plot were so interesting that I ignored them and kept reading.

I can enjoy fics that have any of the above, it just depends on how the author writes it.

[u3pxx]

gonna be an online learning website hater again i HATE it when they don't allow you the option to submit after the timer runs out on a submission bin. like cmon man, deduct me the points when i pass it or whatever orz

[skitskatdacat63]

2023 Monaco Grand Prix - Fernando Alonso(ft. Max Verstappen & Esteban Ocon)

[gorgynei]

everyone complimenting my smut for its dialogue is a little funny. im very thankful and it makes me happy but it also feels like complimenting a porn video for its shot framing

[vaugarde]

going from isat to edging back into kirby is so insane to me because i forgot just how much the kirby fandom loves fandomified found family

[macsimagines]

I'd like to request Souya, Hanma, and Shion handling their partner giving them the silent treatment, like they've been ignored for a few days at this point.

OOOOOO I hate the silent treatment.

Yandere!Souya

Angry? More like sad-baby. You won't talk to him ever since he and his brother went out all night and he hadn't bothered to even text you.

He didn't think you'd be mad! He said sorry a billion times... He's gonna cry if you don't tell him you love him soon.

Everything he says or does is met with an indifferent grunt from you. Finally breaks down. "Why won't you talk to me!? What do I need to do? I can't take it anymore, honey please!"

Finally you look at him and tell him. "I'm not allowed to go hang out with my friends past 8, but you get to go out all night? Screw you, Souya."

That makes something in him snap. He doesn't hit you. Never would lay a finger on you. But he's throwing items and breaking glass all around the house.

When everything is said and done, he looks down to see you shaking in fear on the floor. Without thinking he embraces you. "Sorry, baby I'm so sorry."

Yandere!Hanma

Dosen't care at first and ignores you right back. He didn't do anything wrong. You were acting like a bitch and he told you as much. Ok so you didn't like it when he called you that but if the shoe fits!

Weeks goes by though. And finally he shows up at your place ready to forgive your bullshit but then he opens the door to find. Some other fucking guy.

"What the hell is this, Y/N?" He asks his voice low and dangerous, "None of your business Hanma. Now leave." You spit ready to throw him out.

But he doesn't budge just looks at you with something in his eyes that you don't recognize. "I don't let you throw a fucking fit and you think you can cheat on me?"

Oh? Fuck that. He called you a bitch you'll show him a bitch. "You don't get to cuss me out in front of all your douchey friends, not apologize or talk to me and then still think we're dating! FUCK YOU. I'm moving on and I want you gone!"

Wrong answer. Good for you growing a pair, too bad it's gonna cost this other guy a few broken bones. And when Hanma is done with him he turns to you, Grabbing you by your hair and dragging you out of the apartment. Looks like someone neeeds a reminder of what happens to people who cross him.

Yandere!Shion

Didn't know you ignoring him. Didn't really care either. It had been a month since you hit him up. Usually you're up his ass. Finds you with some douchebag at a cafe and loses his shit.

Makes a total scene. Flipping the table and throwing the guy around like a rag doll. Grabbing you by the forearm and dragging you back to his place.

"The fuck was that huh!?" he screams tossing you onto the bed. "You just up and cheat whenever you get bored, bitch? IS THAT IT!?"

You're in tears, shoving him away trying to crawl further up his mattress to get some distance. "You're the one that got bored! I was the only one ever trying! I thought you'd at least reach out to me but you never did! You didn't want me!"

He thinks about it. Ok so maybe he wasn't the best boyfriend. He didn't know how to be a good one alright? But he'll learn. Eerily gets calm.

"Ok. I get it. I need to try harder." Congratulations. You could never get the guy to give you attention now you'll never get him to leave you alone....

[aroacettorney]

me when people hate on a character because they fail at reading comprehension:

[rubrofuscus]

see a new robot girl

ask if it's H.A.M.P or chobits

it's a good robot girl ma'am

look inside

it's chobits

[antirepurp]

i think some folks may need to have the word "queerbaiting" revoked from their vocabulary until they learn what it means. perhaps

[prodigalbutch]

honestly very surprised there isn’t a little moonscars circle talking abt the game on here. huh. you get to be a woman with a sword dealing with a major existential crisis. soulslike. the art style. the angry moon goddess. etalag’s there. there’s also a shapeshifter having an existential crisis. this is true of most characters. transhumanism enjoyers get over here