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once a day or so, ever since it was posted, i have tried to reverse image-search to find out where you stickers featured in your word-count hobonichi post came from
irini... i have used so many synonyms. "emotion", "emoji", "mood", "moody", "emotive", "emotes", "faces", "emoticon", "smiley frowny", "facial expression icon"... i even tried replacing "sticker" with "roll" and "washi tape" in case it was those clear-kinds of tape you are supposed to cut stuff/"stickers" out of
i am begging you to give me details and locations for you mood stickers. all the ones i have found are on various levels of lame (usually "we will give you two sheets, equating to a total of 16 overall stickers, for $12" is what i mean by lame. but also i just dont like the designs of what i have found as much as the expressiveness of yours) or else just includes a copious amount of unrelated stickers (why?? would i want a bunch of food stickers with no faces in my sticker haul of mood stickers that you advertised as "mood stickers"? i wouldnt even have a purpose for them and its 50% of the stickers on an $30 purchase.. the food inclusion would make sense if it was advertised as "emoji" or "emote stickers" buT NOOO.. i am dying out here, squirtle. i just want something where ill use most, if not all, of the stickers, im trying to be eco-concious and financially practical, c'mon)
i am fully aware that, most likely, they are from years ago and/or a country that doesn't do online sales to the USA and/or were a gift. but i am begging to a lead here, irini, pleaaassee lmao even just better search-terms or a website/brand to look for that will at least give me "a batch of expressive mood stickers that doesnt have much, if any, unrelative-mood stickers tied in" i am on my hands and knees in the funniest of ways, irini, pLEASE lol
i got u squirtle. the cat stickers are called おもしろ kao. i got them at a kinokuniya in nyc, but i don't think these stickers are widely available internationally. i found two online links (here and here) but they ship from japan. the bunny stickers are called usagi no muu-chan. i got them from my local hmart. couldn't find them anywhere else online except this store from the netherlands.
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Liquid Soap Market: Recent Industry Developments And 2031
The “Liquid Soap Market Share, Size, and Trends | 2031” is market research by The Insight Partners. The Liquid Soap market has perceived tides of change in the recent past. This study offers precise projections after detailed scrutiny of a range of factors impacting the business. Considering the present market scenario, this report brings forward correct predictions on revenue, market size, and CAGR of the Liquid Soap market. The novel market research which is based on a fact-based foundation is now accessible for purchase. This report can make a variance in wide decision-making and drive business forward in the right direction.
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Details
Segmental Coverage
Nature
Organic
Conventional
Application
Household
Commercial
Distribution Channel
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
Convenience Store
Online
Others
Regional and Country Coverage
North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (UK, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, Rest of APAC)
South / South & Central America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South/South & Central America)
Middle East & Africa (South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of MEA)
Market Leaders and Key Company Profiles
3M
Bluemoon Bodycare
Godrej Consumer Products
Gojo Industries, Inc.
Kao Chemicals
Lion Corporation
New Avlon LLC.
Procter and Gamble
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc.
Unilever
Other key companies
Competitive Landscape
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Market Dynamics – Drivers, Challenges, Regional Trends, and Market Opportunities
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Specialty Oleochemicals Market Detailed Overview, Scope, Trends and Industry Research Report 2021-2031
The “Specialty Oleochemicals Market Share, Size, and Trends | 2031” is market research by The Insight Partners. The Specialty Oleochemicals market has perceived tides of change in the recent past. This study offers precise projections after detailed scrutiny of a range of factors impacting the business. Considering the present market scenario, this report brings forward correct predictions on revenue, market size, and CAGR of the Specialty Oleochemicals market. The novel market research which is based on a fact-based foundation is now accessible for purchase. This report can make a variance in wide decision-making and drive business forward in the right direction.
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Segmental Coverage
Product
Specialty Esters
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester
Glycerol Esters
Alkoxylates
Fatty Amines
Others)
Application
Personal Care and Cosmetics
Consumer Goods
Food Processing
Textiles
Paints and Inks
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
Polymer and Plastic Additives
Others)
Regional and Country Coverage
North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (UK, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)
Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, Rest of APAC)
South / South & Central America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South/South & Central America)
Middle East & Africa (South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of MEA)
Market Leaders and Key Company Profiles
Alnor Oil Co, Inc.
Ecogreen Oleochemicals
Emery Oleochemicals
Evonik Industries
IOI Group
Kao Corporation
KLK Oleo
Vantage Specialty Chemicals
Vegetable Vitamin Foods Company
Wilmar International
Other key companies
Competitive Landscape
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Unveiling the Dynamics of the Cosmetics Market: A Detailed Analysis
The global cosmetics market encompasses a wide range of beauty care products that are used to enhance one's physical appearance and overall look. These include skincare and hair care products such as facial cleansers, moisturizers, shampoos, conditioners and hair colors as well as makeup items like foundations, lipsticks, eyeliners and fragrances. Cosmetics offer numerous benefits like protecting the skin from sun damage, slowing down the aging process, treating various dermatological conditions and simply making one feel more confident. The rising focus on personal grooming and changing beauty ideals have been a key driver for the surging demand of cosmetics globally. The Global Cosmetics Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 438.5 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.3% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030. Key Takeaways Key players operating in the cosmetics market are L’Oreal S.A, Unilever plc., The Procter & Gamble Company, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc., Shiseido Company, Limited, LVMH Moët Hennessy, Kao Corporation, Oriflame Holding AG, Avon Products Inc., and Revlon, Inc. Growing disposable incomes and rapid urbanization in emerging economies have bolstered the purchasing power of local consumers leading to greater spending on high-end premium cosmetic brands. Technological advancements have enabled development of multifunctional, organic and environmentally-friendly cosmetic products in sync with contemporary consumer preferences for natural and sustainable offerings. Market trends: The rising popularity of specialized and customized cosmetic products tailored to meet hyper-local skin and hair concerns is a notable trend. Manufacturers are leveraging diagnostic technologies, artificial intelligence and big data analytics to create personalized skincare regimens and customized makeup palettes targeted at individual consumer needs. Increasing consumer awareness about sustainable sourcing and eco-friendly formulations is also encouraging many brands to adopt greener strategies and offer options with naturally derived ingredients packaged in recyclable materials. Market Opportunities: The expanding middle class in developing Asian markets like India and China presenting substantial opportunities for reaching first-time and young consumers. Additionally, the growing male-grooming segment worldwide is prompting cosmetics brands to launch dedicated men's product lines catering to their skincare and styling requirements. Wide product portfolios with multifunctional cosmeceutical and nutricosmetic offerings promising additional health benefits could boost future market demand and growth. Impact of COVID-19 on Cosmetics Market Growth
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the growth of the cosmetics market globally. During the initial months of lockdown, cosmetic sales fell sharply as cosmetic stores, malls, shopping centres and other offline retail locations were shut. Travel restrictions and work from home culture reduced the scope of occasions where cosmetics are used leading to decreased demand. Manufacturing and supply chain disruptions caused shortages of raw materials affecting production volumes. However, the emphasis on personal hygiene and demand for skincare and haircare products boosted online sales. In the post-pandemic phase, the market is focusing on product innovation, expansion of online and omnichannel presence to tap into changing consumer preferences and growth opportunities. North America Region Dominates Cosmetics Market Value
North America holds the major share of the global cosmetics market value-wise, mainly driven by the United States. High personal care awareness, availability of extensive range of products across all price points, and evolving lifestyle trends fuel cosmetic product usage. Post COVID-19, consumers in the region are gravitating towards natural, organic and skin-friendly formulations. The region continues to present significant potential for expansion through customized products, inclusive ranges and digital innovations. Asia Pacific Emerges as Fastest Growing Region in Cosmetics Market
Asia Pacific region represents the fastest growing market for cosmetics globally. Rapid economic growth, rising disposable incomes, expanding middle class, increased awareness about personal grooming and growing inclination towards self-pampering are key growth determinants. China dominates Asia Pacific cosmetics sales followed by India and other Southeast Asian countries. Post pandemic, the region is expected to regain momentum on account of revival in manufacturing, resumption of economic activities and rebound in consumer confidence levels. E-commerce sales, focus on R&D and innovative product launches will further fuel market gains across Asia Pacific in the forecast period.
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Hub. wa.me/6281943432686, Grosir Baju Anak, Baju Anak, Baju Anak Laki-Laki, Baju Anak Perempuan, Kemeja Anak, Fashion Anak 2024, Baju Anak Untuk Reseller, Baju Anak Murah Pakaian anak-anak adalah salah satu bagian penting dalam perkembangan gaya dan ekspresi diri. Di Indonesia, Twist Kids telah menjadi salah satu brand terkemuka yang menawarkan beragam pakaian casual berkualitas tinggi untuk anak-anak usia 4 hingga 14 tahun. Dikenal dengan desain yang trendi dan kualitas yang unggul, Twist Kids telah memenangkan hati banyak orangtua yang ingin memberikan yang terbaik bagi anak-anak mereka.
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Philippines Skin Care Products Market Expected to Reach $2,018.6 Million by 2027—Allied Market Research
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “Philippines Skin Care Products Market by Product Type, Demographics, Age Group, and Sales Channel: Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2027,” The Philippines skin care products market size was valued at $1,205.6 million in 2017, and is projected reach $2,018.6 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 7.3% from 2021 to 2027. Skin care products are witnessing an increased adoption in recent years, owing to rise in young demography, incremental disposable income, and increase in consciousness of personal well-being and desire to develop & maintain strong identity and self-image.
In addition, surge in awareness amongst Filipinos regarding physical appearance and rise in demand for personalized products & services have boosted the growth of the skin care products market in Philippines. Moreover, various multinational brands such as L'oréal S.A. and Beiersdorf AG have entered into the Philippines market, and are focusing on increasing their customer base through their respective pricing strategies and by providing high-quality products to consumers.
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Upsurge in demand for herbal and natural skin care products is anticipated to boost the growth of the Philippines skin care products market in the upcoming years. Moreover, support from government to cosmetic enterprises for local expansion is expected to boost the Philippines skin care products market opportunities during the forecast.
Furthermore, male skin care products are being increasingly adopted among urban men in the Philippines, as they believe that male skin care products can effectively develop their appearance, which, in turn, will lead to improved social and work life. Moreover, male consumers majorly belong to millennial and generation X, from middle-upper classes where the penetration of smartphones and internet is higher.
Furthermore, improvement in lifestyle and rise in fashion consciousness among men in the Philippines have significantly contributed toward the growth of the Philippines skin care products market trends.
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Beauty bloggers and social media influencers are creating new growth avenues for the market. Moreover, increase in advertisements along with product knowledge on social media sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter has increased the awareness regarding skin care products, especially among millennial and generation X consumers of the Philippines. In addition, a number of local YouTubers are now hosting popular channels to demonstrate product reviews and tutorials, which, in turn, drives the growth of the market.
For the purpose of analysis, the Philippines skin care products market is studied on the basis of product type, demographics, age group, and sales channel. Depending on product type, the market is categorized into cream, lotion, and others. By demographic, it is bifurcated into male and female. According to age group, it is segregated into generation X, millennial, and generation Z. As per sales channel, it is classified into supermarket/hypermarket, specialty stores, department stores, beauty salons, pharmacies & drug stores, and online sales channel.
The Philippines skin care products industry remains highly competitive with the presence of established brands such as Procter & Gamble, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Emami Limited,Kao Corporation, Unilever Plc., L'oréal S.A., and Beiersdorf AG. However, new players are constantly emerging in the highly competitive market, particularly those with a focus on clean label, natural ingredients products.
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Key Findings Of The Study
Depending on product type, the cream segment dominated the market in 2017, and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period.
By demographics, the female segment accounted for highest share in the Philippines skin care products market growth in 2017, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2021 to 2027.
On the basis of age group, the generation X segment led the market demand in 2017, and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period.
As per sales channel, the supermarket/hypermarket segment led the Philippines skin care products market share in 2017 and is projected to register a CAGR of 6.0% from 2021 to 2027.
The key players operating in the Philippines skin care products market analysis includes Procter & Gamble, Patanjali Ayurved Limited, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., Emami Limited, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., the Himalaya Drug Company, Dabur, Kao Corporation, Unilever Plc., L'oréal S.A., and Beiersdorf AG.
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hihi dannn pada akhirnyaa aku beneran bisa mewujudkan interestku trhadap fashion. butuh uang yg cukup banyak untk semua ini, (mau pamer) karena barang yg aku pakai adalah brand-brand street style, dengan kaos yang aku beli paling murah harga 350ribu dan ternyata ketika aku interest terhadap sesuatu ada hal yang mengikuti yaitu rejeki.. tiba-tiba aku di contact dengan reseller sepatu local dan yaaa.. aku dapat bayaran untuk ituu <3
lalu banyak local brand yang mengontactku untuk jadiin modelnya. banyak yang ku tolak, karena aku gak bisa dan kurang suka ketemu sama orang banyak.
tapi.. next aku akan coba lagi tapi dengan foto sendiri <3
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From Green River to Nirvana to Bush: A Brief History of Grunge
The origin of the term grunge, which means either repugnant or dirty came from most likely a Sub Pop music catalog to describe an EP released by the band Green River in 1987. “Gritty vocals, roaring Marshall amps, ultra-loose GRUNGE that destroyed the morals of a generation". The term grunge had been used since the 1960’s to describe an array of bands, but this was the first time the term had been applied to any music out of Seattle. One of the reasons the music coming out of Seattle sounded so dirty or sludgy came for a very practical reason. Most of these groups did not have very much money, which meant when creating new songs in the studio these artists could not spend the money they did not have on cleaning up the sound. The scene of Seattle first came from two colleges, Evergreen State and the University of Washington, which brought about the hugely popular radio station KAOS, where Nirvana would actually play in 1987. Many major bands that came out of Seattle like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden hated the term. One primary reason was the fact that it stereotyped these bands into one generic genre as even these three specific groups were vastly different from one another. Nirvana was pop punk, Pearl Jam embodied classic rock, and Soundgarden turned out to be much more metal. Ben Shepherd of Soundgarden would say he hated the term and did not want to be associated with it. Many musicians from Seattle all the way down the line never referred to grunge in any manner whatsoever. Rolling Stone would say that there did not exist any clear definition of what defined grunge as it covered a bunch of bands that were very different from each other.
The start of early grunge in Seattle began when Black Flag came to town in 1984. They were the poster child for hardcore punk at the time. Black Flag’s album My War was huge in terms of Seattle’s sound as it took elements of metal and traditional rock, then slowed it down. Steve Turner of Mudhoney would later comment. “A lot of other people around the country hated the fact that Black Flag slowed down ... but up here it was really great ... we were like 'Yay!' They were weird and fucked-up sounding." One of the people that went to these Black Flag shows was Buzz Osbourne, lead singer of local group the Melvins. After seeing Black Flag, he began writing riffs for his own band that were much slower and heavier. This became the very beginning of Northwest grunge, which producer Jack Endino called slowed down punk rock. Seattle musician Leighton Breezer would describe it as essentially playing punk rock backwards. Another key ingredient to grunge’s development came in the infusion of metal elements with the greatest influence being Black Sabbath. One approach for these early bands was to take a metal riff, then play it backwards with a ton of feedback, while screaming lyrics on top of it. Another other source of the grunge sound came with indie rock, which should not be discounted because it brought that pop melody into the equation. A huge influence on this emerged with Sonic Youth. Other artists included Pixies and Dinosaur Jr. Kurt Cobain identified with the former in particular as he noted in a Rolling Stone interview, "I connected with that band so heavily that I should have been in that band—or at least a Pixies cover band. We used their sense of dynamics, being soft and quiet and then loud and hard." These artists did seem to embrace the ugly aspect of the music as they loved to pen dark lyrics mirroring society at the time. This stood in stark contrast to the mainstream sex, drugs and rock and roll of the hair metal coming out of Los Angeles. The Seattle bands would even take things from so called cheesy rock bands like Kiss. Buzz Osbourne would say they would steal from the ridiculous rock bands too seeing what they could get away with all the time. Rock writer Kyle Anderson would say this about grunge when reviewing Sixteen Stone from Bush. “The twelve songs on Sixteen Stone sound exactly be like what grunge is supposed to sound like, while the whole point of grunge was that it didn't really sound like anything, including itself. Just consider how many different bands and styles of music have been shoved under the "grunge" header in this discography alone, and you realize that grunge is probably the most ill-defined genre of music in history."
Certain artists prior to bands like the Melvins and Green River heavily influenced that Seattle sound including Here Are The Sonics, released in 1965 by The Sonics.[153] Neil Young's albums Rust Never Sleeps (1979) and Ragged Glory (1990). Neil Young symbolized everything that grunge and Seattle seemed to represent including plaid flannels and distorted guitar. He would even have Pearl Jam act as his backing band for the 1995 album Mirror Ball. These groups were soon labeled proto-grunge. Other artists included Elvis Costello, the Stooges, Led Zeppelin, and Creedence Clearwater Revival for their respective 1970’s and 1980’s albums. Another effect on the development of the sound came in the city of Seattle itself as it flew below the radar when compared with other cities. Sub Pop’s Jonathan Poneman would say in an interview. “Seattle was a perfect example of a secondary city with an active music scene that was completely ignored by an American media fixated on Los Angeles and New York [City]." Everything about the style that would become associated with Seattle came out of necessity, not really any choice. Trucker hats, pawnshop clothes, cheap guitar all sprung from the fact that Seattle in fact was a very poor town. For his part, Kurt Cobain when Nevermind went number one was actually living in his car. Local post-punk bands also had an effect on what eventually became the grunge bands of the late eighties such as The Fartz, The U-Men, 10 Minute Warning, The Accüsed, and the Fastbacks. Yet, one must note there existed a differential between these groups and those that came to define early grunge.
The very first grunge record has been regularly referred to as Come on Down from Green River. The band would later split up with half the group later forming Pearl Jam and the other half creating Mudhoney. Another release that hugely helped along the development of the Seattle sound was in the Deep Six compilation featuring tracks from six bands: Green River, Soundgarden, Melvins, Malfunkshun, Skin Yard, and The U-Men. Jack Endino would make this observation about the release at the time. “People just said, 'Well, what kind of music is this? This isn't metal, it's not punk, What is it?' ... People went 'Eureka! These bands all have something in common.'" Later around the same time, Sub Pop released a similar compilation, along with a new EP from Green River, Dry As a Bone. The effect of the Sub Pop label had everything to do with the Seattle sound too because of their heavy commitment to cleverly selling the brand to the rest of the world as one of the greatest regional music scenes in the history of the world. The early concerts sponsored by the label were not attended by very many people, but Sub Pop’s photographer made it look like the concert of the year. Their marketing was top notch when it came to letting the rest of the world know there was something incredible happening in Seattle. Sub Pop was not alone in spearheading the indie movement in the Pacific Northwest, but other labels released new music including C/Z Records, Estrus Records, EMpTy Records and PopLlama Records. In the late 1980’s, Jonathan Poneman of Sub Pop asked Everett True to write about the local Seattle music scene for Melody Maker. This article gave Seattle some of the first mainstream national exposure besides word of mouth. According to Charles R. Cross, the bands that embodied the grunge sound more than anyone else were not just Nirvana or Pearl Jam, but groups like Tad, Mudhoney, Blood Circus. Sub Pop actually looked to Mudhoney to be the breakout band from their label allowing Nirvana to leave without much protest.
The negative issue with such exposure became that new groups began to move to Seattle hoping to be discovered while claiming to be an authentic local group, when in reality they were not. Steve Turner would say, “It was really bad. Pretend bands were popping up here, things weren't coming from where we were coming from." The first group to sign to a major label was Soundgarden, followed by Alice In Chains and Screaming Trees soon after. Unfortunately, this really signaled the end of a truly independent local music scene, but the major labels coming to Washington state was probably inevitable.
The major label signings were expected but when Nirvana released Nevermind, the repercussions were in no way contemplated in any way whatsoever. The success of the record changed everything because it made what would become alternative music able to be sold as merchandise and in a cultural sense. Michael Azerrad said it represented "a sea-change in rock music" in which the entire country said we are done with hair metal. We want something a bit more realistic when it comes to our music. The newfound popularity of grunge made it possible for other niche audiences to consider the potential financially and culturally for their music to be successful. A more current example may be seen in dubstep and EDM. Pearl Jam would be the first beneficiaries of Nirvana’s lightning bolt, no pun intended. Jeff Ament and Stone Goddard, formerly of Green River and Mother Lovebone, had joined forces with a California surfer by the name of Eddie Vedder. People tend to forget that Pearl Jam’s seminal album Ten was actually released a month before Nevermind. By 1992, the entire country had embraced everything Seattle including Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice In Chains. Journalists were starting to call the city the “New Liverpool.” Cameron Crowe even made a film centered around Seattle entitled Singles, which featured a fictitious band with Eddie Vedder as their drummer. The fashion fads of grunge did not go unnoticed to corporate America as knit caps and flannels would increase in price very quickly. Entertainment Weekly made this observation in 1993. “There hasn't been this kind of exploitation of a subculture since the media discovered hippies in the '60s". One could now see grunge being sold in the form of all kinds of products including an official grunge air freshener.
There do exist some characteristics of the grunge sound itself that people did agree upon, but much like the term itself there are open debates as well. As noted previously, the electric guitar had represented a dirty sound, hence the name grunge. There existed a heavy emphasis on distortion through the use of stompbox pedals with very large amplifiers connected to them. The other major characteristic that defined grunge besides distortion was loudness. Some critics have dismissed the artistry within grudge as merely noise, not anything else. Another effect utilized by grunge was the guitarists use of the Wah Wah pedal as evidenced by Pearl Jam, the Screaming Trees, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains. The controversial and debatable aspect of the guitar is the question of whether the popularity of the music helped to kill the guitar solo. Most of grunge’s guitarists despised the shredding solos made famous in the 1980’s by such musicians as Eddie Van Halen. Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains would say that guitar solos should serve as a complement to the song, not its own entity. Will Byers of the Guardian wrote an article that argued grunge’s guitarists like Kurt Cobain helped to effectively kill the guitar solo in popular music. Unlike classic artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain and others from Seattle had very little interest in mastering the instrument. The Soundgarden guitarist would even say that he got bored doing solos, so he just filled it with fuzz and distortion anyway. The argument does fall apart a little bit when you look at the entire breadth of grunge at the time because Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready and the Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan have been consistently referred to as some of the most influential guitarists in the entire decade. The production was also similar in approach as it heavily emphasized low cost, which always meant a low fi sound. For the band Mudhoney, they had to tell the record label to decrease the budget for one of their albums because they did not need to spend that much. The two important producers were Jack Endino and Steve Albini. They both took a very hands off approach to producing with very little to do with remastered effects and mixing. They both believed that the job of the producer was to simply record the music, but not impede in any way creatively for the artist. For example, In Utero was recorded in the same room with the entire band, while most mainstream producers would have recorded it separately then combined them on a multi track recorder. That approach would often give off a very live feel to a grunge release from the recording studio. Many bands simply wanted to replicate the sound energy from their live shows. A grunge concert was defined by bands who jumped, thrashed, and screamed on stage, while most of the audience would mosh or slam dance. The artists would never use any visual aids, props, or special effects to enhance the experience, but instead you were simply seeing essentially a local band. Dave Rimmer would write about the philosophy behind any true grunge show. It seemed “for Cobain, and lots of kids like him, rock & roll ... threw down a dare: Can you be pure enough, day after day, year after year, to prove your authenticity, to live up to the music ... And if you can't, can you live with being a poseur, a phony, a sellout?"
One of the negative aspects associated with grunge came in the question of how prevalent overall did heroin play in the lives of the artists. Not only did Kurt Cobain suffer from heroin addiction, but other artists did as well from that era including Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots, Evan Dando of the Lemonheads, Jimmy Chamberlain of Smashing Pumpkins, Courtney Love of Hole, and Mark Lanegan of Screaming Trees. The comparison was made to the hippies of the 1960’s, who had embraced marijuana. The grunge musicians of the 1990’s seemed to look to heroin while in the city of Seattle. The downer effects of the drug represented what the lyrics told you about how these artists were feeling, self-hatred, nihilism. By taking heroin, someone could hide themselves from the world avoiding any sense of reality. The drug would take many casualties along the way including Andrew Wood of Mother Lovebone, Cobain, the keyboardist for the Smashing Pumpkins, Layne Staley of Alice in Chains, and later the bassist for the band Hole. One group that almost beat Nirvana to the punch of making it on a national basis was Mother Lovebone. Their lead singer Andrew Wood tragically died of a heroin overdose right before their debut album Green Apple was set to be released. They represented the number one band throughout the local Seattle music scene at the time. After his death, the remaining members of Mother Love Bone, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, and Eddie Vedder joined up to create the tribute band for the late singer, Temple of the Dog. One of the first times fans heard Eddie Vedder on record was not Pearl Jam’s Ten, but actually Temple of the Dog. Jeff Ament and Stone Gossard did eventually join up with Vedder to form Pearl Jam. Courtney Love would a later comment that she thought heroin was easier to get in Seattle, than it was in Los Angeles or San Francisco. Yet, Daniel House of C/Z Records would argue that the idea of Seattle being a mecca for heroin was simply not true. He said the prevalence of the drug was no worse than any other American city in the country, while magazines like Rolling Stone contended that marijuana and MDMA seemed to be more likely the drug of choice for these artists.
Another important characteristic of grunge was is the active role that women played as musicians, as well as promoters of the movement. These groups included acts such as L7, Lunachicks, Dickless, 7 Year Bitch, The Gits, Courtney Love's band Hole (and Love's other 1990s groups), and Babes in Toyland. VH1 writer Dan Baker would comment that L7 were an “all-female grunge band [that] emanated from the fertile L.A. underground scene and [which] had strong ties with ... Black Flag and could match any male band in attitude and volume." The lead singer of the all girl band Bikini Kill Katherine Hanna would help to start the feminist punk underground movement called Riotgrrrl in the Pacific Northwest out of Olympia, Washington. This social and political movement began to embrace some of the same qualities found within grunge music. Singer Hanna was also the person that coined the phrase Smells Like Teen Spirit as Cobain had dated her drummer Toby Vail for a time. Coincidentally, she would later go onto marry Adam Horowitz of the Beastie Boys.
By late 1992, there began a strong backlash against anything referred to as grunge. Both Damon Albarn and Billy Corgan of Blur and Smashing Pumpkins respectively would say at their live shows, “Fuck grunge.” Kurt Cobain would say in an interview that being famous was the last thing he ever wanted to be. Along with a return to their punk roots, Nirvana’s album In Utero subtly was intentionally “abrasive” as a form of protest against the entire grunge trend. Despite their efforts, the album still went number one in its first week of release. Everything grunge related saw incredible success including groups like Candlebox, Soundgarden, and Alice In Chains, as they all released records that saw platinum achievement very quickly. As LA looked for the next Motley Crue in the 1980’s, record labels now began to look for the next Nirvana. Some of these second wave groups included Stone Temple Pilots, Veruca Salt, and Toadies. Unfortunately, Stone Temple Pilots were called out in the press for jumping on the bandwagon that was the Seattle sound. Their biggest flaw came in being from Los Angeles, not Seattle. Another group that suffered from this backlash was represented with Bush, who released their second album in 1994, Razorblade Suitcase. Chuck Klosterman would write, “Bush was a good band who just happened to signal the beginning of the end; ultimately, they would become the grunge Warrant.” The exact death of grunge has been debated as to a precise date, but one of the biggest factors came when Pearl Jam and Soundgarden began to fade from view for a time. Another huge issue came with the death of Hole’s bassist from a heroin overdose. This just brought up memories from Kurt Cobain’s tragic death as his widow was lead singer of the group. Jason Heller of the av club would write the the final nail in grunge’s coffin actually came in the release of In Utero in 1993. He argued that once his angst became commercial, then it was time to leave the scene. Nirvana had made the scene, and they obviously ended it. Billy Corgan would say after the death of Cobain in an interview, “The party’s over.”
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A Kiss on the Hand
This is probably going to be the most involved of my OC Kiss Week pieces, hah, and comes from another prompt from @kaosstar (seriously thank you for these!!) - ‘A platonic kiss on the hand or cheek from Zim to Ahuska.’ I mulled for a while over how to let this come about, and once Kaos suggested Zim might want to compliment Ahuska’s singing, everything kind of fell into place.
It also gave me a grand opportunity to very gratuitously surround Ahuska with ALL THE LOVELY BOYS. I’ve borrowed @humanrevolt‘s Crow and @askshivanulegacy‘s Blakk for the occassion as well, I hope I’ve done right by everyone, ahhh, and of course this is only as ‘canon’ as everyone/anyone wants it to be.
If you want to read the tale (rated ‘C’ for ‘cheeky’) then carry on below!
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Mar’an Crow did not understand his wife’s obsession with Pokemon Go.
“You can go catch real… like, real live, actual animals, any time you want! That’s literally what you do! People pay you real credits to do that!”
“Yeah but that’s not the point…”
“I thought that was one hundred per cent the point of the game?”
“I mean yeah, sorta, except it’s just fun like… it’s silly and nonsense, and doesn’t matter at all, and I kind of like that about it? Plus some of them are just stupidly cute…”
Crow did not understand. But considering their home planet was quite literally off the grid, he was willing to indulge Ahuska with a trip to Alderaan to participate in the upcoming Safari Zone Weekend. He trusted her claims that it was a ‘big deal’, that Alderaan was one of the ‘best planets’ to play on, and he trusted her, even if he didn’t trust that blasted Agent she’d be catching up with for a hot minute.
And so, having spent the previous day indulging in one of his favoured activities (white water hoverboarding over the Glarus rapids), a long sleep in and a gourmet breakfast in bed (they put berries on everything!!!) and a leisurely trip to the Alsakan Highland Wildlife Park in the morning (the vorn tigers had a three month old litter of cubs), Crow found himself giving Ahuska a peck on the cheek and wishing her a safe and fruitful ‘fake animal hunt’.
She laughed, kissed him back, and he barely even heard what she said while he took in the way her eyes almost perfectly matched the clear blue sky. “Mmm- what?”
“I said give my regards to Dahlia, you di’kut! And make sure Pexu gets into whatever mischief she wants. Only fair, since she couldn’t come to the park with us this morning. See you in a few hours.”
“Yeah, see you then. Love you.”
“Love you too.”
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Imperial Cipher Omega Blakk was just Blakk, today, having shed his uniform and his mission objectives to spend some time, in person, with his long term Pokemon Go buddy and fellow Instinct teammate. He still wasn’t quite sure how he managed to let her talk him into it; face to face interaction with somebody on the Empire’s hit list was dicey at the best of times and they were usually far more discrete and brief when chance brought them into the same sector at the same time- usually no more than sharing a quick caf over a trade before being on their separate ways again. He wanted to say she was incessant, that she was insufferable, that she twisted his arm or blackmailed him into it, but the simple truth that he would never admit out loud was that he found her infuriatingly delightful.
She loved to tease him through the game, going out of her way to find Pokestops marked over Anti-Imperial graffiti to send him gifts from, barely restraining her giggles when she showed him one of her pokemon – one that was a literal bag of garbage with a goofy little face – that she’d named ‘The Emperor’. But she also squeaked with delight every single time one of her favourite creatures showed up (a little blue and white animal based off a vulptilla), and actually clapped her hands together with glee when he offered up one of his absurdly exclusive regional legendaries for trade, when she didn’t have anything remotely comparable to offer in return. He couldn’t explain why, exactly, but he was happy to do so.
She actually grabbed his hand at one stage, to haul him onto his feet with a whoop and drag him three blocks over in pursuit of a new rare spawn that showed up on the map. She didn’t hesitate to climb a tree (full of bugs and probably other things) with both of their datapads tucked into her satchel to save them having to enter a gated country club that required guest sign-in for non-members (something neither of them were particularly excited to provide) – to access an uncontested gym. She paused play for twenty minutes to watch an Alderaanian snow squirrel pick its way across a garden lawn. And she teased him relentlessly about the fact that his clothing looked better suited to an evening gala dinner than a day outdoors playing games in the sun.
Maybe it was the fact that she was so bright and free spirited that her constant ribbing didn’t get to him. There was something different about spending time together in person. Or maybe… maybe it was the fact that for once, Blakk had a plan to get her back for months of endless cheek.
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She wasn’t a Bothawui-born Bothan, that was for certain. It only took a few minutes of watching her for Ziminder to be confident about that.
His line of work brought him into contact with Bothans on a reasonably regular basis, and she had a vibrancy and openness to her that one simply didn’t see amongst those more embedded in the naturally mistrustful, back-stabbing culture of the species, whose economy was based on knowledge, and power was held by those able to seize and protect the most. The young Alderaanian nobleman smiled to himself, as he stood discretely off to one side in the dappled shade of an archway artfully overgrown with flowering vines, slowly nursing a sparkling drink. It had been a surprise, when Blakk had contacted him out of the blue, wondering if he was free to meet up for an afternoon tea with some other new friend of his. A pleasant surprise, but a surprise nonetheless. He had been busy, but he’d never let Blakk know that he’d rearranged his schedule to fit him in. It had been far, far too long, and he had to admit that he was painfully curious to see what sort of friend might actually be capable of dragging the Agent out into the light of day, even for a little while. He had to guess that this Bothan- Ahuska- was a fan of his old acting work, and that Blakk’s invitation toward him was, in part, some sort of surprise favour to her, because he’d been instructed to hang back and wait until Blakk’s cue before meeting them at their table.
He thought that was tremendously cute, and was all too glad to play his part in such a gesture.
And so, he leant back and watched, bringing his tall glass to his lips once more, waiting for Blakk to catch his eye and give him that subtle nod.
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Ahuska had been having a brilliant day. From the long, lazy morning to an entertaining and fruitful session of monster hunting, everything had just been downright lovely. Crow had treated her like a princess, and even Blakk seemed… somehow brighter than she’d come to expect from him.
She hadn’t really known what to make of his expression when she’d paused at one point to pick some wildflowers, and start weaving the stems of the stunning blue-violet blooms into a crown. Almost like he was jealous, she thought, though he went all odd and stiff when she offered one of the flowers to him. But he had accepted it, and pressed it neatly inside his wallet to stash in his pocket. She finished her crown, but wound up making it long enough to wear around her neck, and she still caught him staring at it a little oddly, from time to time.
She thought Alderaan’s Celebrity Walk was a bit of an unusual choice for them to have their afternoon tea break; granted, the place was littered with cute cafes amid the statues and memorials to famous Alderaanians from all walks of life, from war heroes to nobility to artists and actors and musicians, and she couldn’t deny that the place was an absolute haven for pokestops to keep an eye on while they ate.
It was just one of those spots that felt a little too tourist-catering for her tastes, and she would have assumed Blakk’s as well… until she saw the little commemorative plaque on the pavement beside the table he lead her to, and she had to stifle a giggle.
“Ohhhh, okay, okay, no, this makes sense now. Blakk, honestly, this crush of yours is way too cute.” She had, somewhere down the line, worked out that he was quite familiar with every work featuring the undeniably easy-on-the-eyes Ziminder Antilles, locally born actor who’d covered almost everything from commercials to holoflix series to feature length films. And so the fact that he’d want to sit next to Zim’s plaque was understandable and utterly delightful to her.
It also prompted her to start humming, and eventually singing aloud, the little ditty from one of Zim’s shows that she’d re-worked the lyrics to specifically for Blakk’s benefit (or discomfort, depending on who you were asking). She barely even thought about it as the words tumbled from her lips, while she stared over the menu in the vague hope that this particular café sold fresh donuts. “Toss a coooiiin to Ziminder, you big grumpy agent, you big grumpy agent…”
As she went on, she dared a glance his way, but was disappointed to see he wasn’t quite squirming the way he normally did. As she took a breath, Ahuska decided to up the ante, diving into a brand new verse that pushed just a little further out of the comfort zone than she normally dared to tread.
“At the e-edge of the bed, Face all flushed and red…”
She stood, grinning wickedly, all the better to add a couple of cheeky gestures to go with her words.
“He hammered and he-eld you! Now you’re giving him—" “Ahem,” a polite little cough from behind Ahuska cut her words short, and she froze like a kybuck caught in speeder lights.
Almost comically slow, the Bothan turned with her breath caught in her throat, to see none other than Ziminder gods-damned Antilles himself, standing right there in the flesh. Her song turned into a mortified squeak, and all it took was one horrified glance over to Blakk to catch that proud little cat-smile curling his lips for her to realise just how perfectly she’d been played. The fething Agent had set her up! Her ears hadn’t flushed quite so bright a shade of crimson since the time she’d walked in on Nines and Lyrisal performing roughly the same act she’d been about to describe in song, and she found herself just as flustered and stuttering as back then.
“I um, ah, oh, uhhhh. Hi I was just um…”
“You must be Blakk’s friend!” The holo-star swept aside her fumbled words and took up one of her trembling hands. He’d heard every word, of course, as Blakk’s timing had been impeccable, and he too recognised the smirk that had graced his old friend’s expression. Quickly re-assessing the situation, Zim had cut in before Ahuska had completely disgraced herself and worked to set her at ease.
Ahuska still felt her ears burning as Zim lifted her hand with practiced grace, landing a delicate kiss on top of it. “I… ahh, yes, uh…”
“Ahuska, is it? He never mentioned what a lovely singing voice you have! It’s my absolute pleasure to meet you. Please, please allow me to buy you a drink…”
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Crow paused for a moment, looking out across the open air café, bright and bustling in the early afternoon light, watching his wife laugh and tease. That Agent always made him uneasy, despite her constant assurances that he’d never sell them out, despite her unerring trust in him. When they were joined by another fellow, it gave him a bit of a start; wasn’t that that actor? That Antilles lad—wasn’t his House quite firmly allied with the Republic?
He found himself smiling, and more thoughtful than he’d expected to be. There she was, his Ahuska, giggling at a table with an Imperial Agent on one side and a Republic noble on the other. And she, like him, somebody who had rejected both, choosing a life free of the bounds of either of the galaxy’s major governments. And yet… yet… there they were, finding common ground, somewhere, existing together without the bloodshed and the ultimatums that he’d become so accustomed to between the factions. Maybe there was hope for the galaxy yet, even if bonds were built one being at a time.
And then the light caught Ahuska’s ears just so, and Crow realised how flushed she was. He hadn’t seen her turn that shade of red since he’d had a certain (Completely tasteful! Absolutely inoffensive! Very flattering!) painting of himself delivered to her tent at the old Clan headquarters, so many years ago. Whatever had happened just now, she was embarrassed as hell, and Crow took that as his cue to step in and perform his solemn duty of deflecting attention.
“Hey there!” The rough cheeked, scarred Mandalorian swaggered over, one hand forcefully extended in an offer for Zim to shake. “I see you’ve met my wife! Aren’t you the fellow who was in that toilet cleaner commercial when you were twelve…??”
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