#like my harem is a whole Zoo

[osamwah]

if i had a dollar for every blorbo with heterochromia I would have two dollars which isn't much but it's weird that it happened twice

[sorcerous-caress]

thinking of the “two humans who don’t vibe in the same party” + the “you can’t just have one, you need three or four humans” quote from one of your first human kink posts. trying to not only “tame” your party’s humans for yourself but also trying to socialize them so they can stand each other lmao

Humans are unpredictable. That's the thing. No matter how many guides and books you read to try and understand them, the only lesson you'll end up with is "do not try and put humans in a mould, they never fit."

I had past friends that I shared nothing in common with, some I met by pure chance and stupid coincidences. While the "friends" that were right for me that went to the same school and shared my ideas, never worked out for younger me.

You don't get to choose what you like, otherwise you'll just choose liking everything. Sometimes you just hate a person for no reason and nothing can change that, their whole being annoys you no matter how much you try and understand them. I feel unspeakable rage when I eat mint chocolate whilst others worship it like the sun.

The other races certainly could try to get the humans to get along, it will just annoy both humans. Because when two people hate each other mutually they avoid the other, forcing them to stay in the same place will funnel their wrath at you instead.

Maybe even the two humans will work together to get rid of you since you've became a bigger annoyance. You'd think this would get them to learn how to get along in some reverse psychology bullshit but it doesn't, they still despise the other, they just want you to stop pushing them.

The easiest way to ruin a human harem is to force them to do something they don't want to. Take their free will away away and add expectations and the humans start biting. No other race values their individuality as much as we do.

Like a drow matron who got too cocky and ordered her human consorts to get along. Sure she is worried a bit about their lack of socialising but that's a general statement, some humans prefer being alone or the company of other races. Push too much and you'll end up with a broken arm because nothing is budging them, they're verstile and adaptable to their own terms not yours.

I'd imagine if she kept trying to force them to become friends, they end up leaking her military and defence information to another house just to her off of their back.

Don't get too greedy, don't underestimate humanity and treat it as a docile petting zoo for you to mix and match your future pets from.

Some humans like sharing with others, some humans like being around other humans more. Some refuse anything but absolute devotion to them, others get annoyed by other humans and human cities.

Humans have certain social structures, an invisible layer of social rules and politeness that we get so accustomed to we can't even see anymore. No matter how casual you are with others, if you have a criteria to what would be weird behaviour around you then you follow certain social rules.

Humanity is an endless masquerade. The philosophy of each person wearing three masks. Each mask is part of you, yet not fully you. Each mask is a lie but a truth on its own. Not even you can view the real you.

It's simply too vulnerable and raw. We have to layer and viel our hearts and souls even from our own wandering eyes. We are always the first to dig our nails in our tender balms if we mess up after all.

Other races don't comprehend it and aren't required to play along. If another human touched my hair without permission I'd yell at them and become angered, if a dragonborn or a hafling does it then I'll be less weirded out and more curious.

Because of that lack of social rules, you're not expected to preform either. You can put down the mask, you can be weird without feeling cringe or shame, and that's why certian humans like not mixing with other humans.

It's freeing, not dancing along to the melody of social rules, you get too comfortable. Another human around you breaks that illusion and makes you unconsciously put the chains of expectations back on.

We can't help it, it's nurture and nature to us. We raised our kids that way and we are born with pattern recognition and advanced social comprehension. Our whole frontal lobe is dedicated to purly that.

Humans are insanely complicated, a whole ocean of emotions, deserts of thoughts where every single grain of sand is a single thought we had for a second, a realisation, a memory, a promise, everything that shaped who we are.

But on the surface, we are plain, simple, easy to swallow, and take the shape of anything around us much like water. It gives the false impression that we can be "tamed" or "socialised" akin to the dogs we kept as pets.

Funny how we are the ones who took the wolves and made dogs out of them, and yet they expect to do the same to us without us realising it? We immediately pick up on any hints of manipulation, your gut feeling isn't there for show and other races probably lack it.

[sticks-stones-and-bittybones]

Alternate Fic Ideas

Remember those alternate fics I said I'd write over the break? Well I started! I just finished the first chapter of the Dreamtale inspired one. Gonna start of the Horrortale Surface one now. And because I decided I wasn't up for the task of a reverse harem fic, sorry to all those who were interested, I've come up with a few replacements I'd like your thoughts on.

A Naga/Lamia inspired fic. I was recently inspired by Cold Blood, Warm Heart by Kassykins on AO3. If you haven't read it I'd recommend even if it's not finished. But basically you're an employee at a zoo with Giant Lamias and Sirens. The focus was on the three lamias and the reader's growing relationship with them. Reader slowly learns they're more intelligent than the mere beast everyone says they are. The Zoo director is of course up to no good, yada yada. It ends at such a climatic point in the story , but it was written so well i feel it's still worth the read. Anyway I'd write my own story inspired by that one, with 2-3 lamias as well. Two of which would be horror and fell because they my boys, other possible one would be classic sans or maybe someone else if y'all have requests.

Second idea is another bitty fic, it'd be more found family then relationship focused. It'd be inspired by this other fic I read but unfortunately forgot them name of. I looked, I did but I couldn't find it. Anyway it was about reader's house being invaded by a group of three edgies (yes i have a problem i know) and each one was a different stereotypical representation of fell. One was the overly nervous one that got pushed around, another was the unrelenting asshole who fights first ask questions later, and the last one was the gruff but caring older brother. I thought it was a really fun idea and would be interested to do my own spin on it.

The last two are my own AUs I've been thinking of so not sure how many would be interested but I thought I'd put the options out there.

3. Slumberfell AU story. Slumberfell is a fell AU (kinda loosy at this point) inspired by Slumbertale (A fucking amazing comic right here on Tumblr by rainingskeletons). The story would revolve around Sans and his younger brother Papyrus (he's a child here) and their struggles surviving in the realm of Dreams that entraps monster kind. With the lack of Hope and rise in violence in the Realm of Dreams, more and more of the Dreams that make up the monster's prisons are turning into nightmares. But what's worse than the nightmares that surround the monsters is the Night Terrors, the warped minds and bodies of the fallen monsters. For you see falling down does not mean an endless slumber for the monsters, but and endless restlessness. With Sans meager 1hp, he is one such monster at risk of changing into one of these Night Terrors. However a desperate escape for the two's life may have brought them to their salvation, as they quite literally fall into the only dream that has been seen in ages, Frisk's dream. (Frisk is a child and there will be no Frans ship) Can Frisk's hope help Sans? Can Sans help them stay Determined despite the bleak reality Frisk has to wake to? Can Papyrus keep the peace between the two? Can the Three of them finally help monster kind as a whole? And why is Papyrus a child?

4. An Error alternate named Artifact. Once Sans, then Geno, now...someone else, the Skeleton lays waiting on the floor of the anti void for something, anything to happen. They'd KILL for a noise, a smell, a sensation of anything besides the nothing. And after what had to be an eternity that wish is finally granted. A colorful Skeleton by the name of Ink appears, offering to take them elsewhere. Butn being shown the multiverse ends up being a bit too much for Artifact's fractured mind, and instead of getting the idea they need to destroy everything like Error did, Artifact gets it in their head that they need to fix/improve everything. Getting into an altercation with Ink they end up stealing Ink's bandolier of paint and fleeing. Once alone they learn what they can about the paints of creativity, experimenting and using them to craft their new outfit and tools. But when it runs out they are left with a dilemma. having no creativity of their own and not knowing where the source of Ink's powers resides, they do the only other thing they can think of. Stringing together code in their best recreation of the paints, they make artificial creativity. But it's wrong and twisted, a poor emulation of the real thing, but it works. And that's all Artifacts needs to start their journey to 'fix' the multiverse. (Admittedly I'm unsure of how I'd end the story, probably something open-ended, but since Artifact is an allegory for AI Art/Artist they aren't a good person (you can fight me on this if you want AI art is bad for real artists like myself who thrive off the need for creativity in society) but at the same time while they aren't a good person, AI art isn't going away any time soon so neither is Artifact. I don't know if I want to give them a redemption arch and how that'd turn out if it did. Perhaps finding the true source of creation and finding real inspiration to create and also appreciate the beauty that is held in the differences of the varying worlds.

Anyways, those are my other fic ideas. give me your thoughts on which one you think I should write a chapter for.

[campto]

Remarkable, Moreau. Just Remarkable!

"You like what I've DONE? I think Viola's my finest work to date!"

"This X-ray tells the whole story. How you are able to fuse two mammalian types into one body... incredible! You, know...if I hadn't been MARRIED to her I'd hardly RECOGNIZE her!"

"Hey... I TOLD you not to marry a fashion model. They are just TOO... HIGH... MAINTENANCE! In EVERY WAY! I mean... HOW many procedures had she had in the last YEAR?"

"Oh... GOD... if you count the BOTOX... at least a DOZEN! And she was NEVER satisfied! Nip.. tuck... NIP... TUCK!! I just had had ENOUGH... I mean... that stuff ain't CHEAP... and then I thought getting her one of YOUR procedures! I knew that WHATEVER she thought of it... it would be her last ONE! So I pointed her toward you, sort of casual, like, saying how you do such CUTTING EDGE work in the field."

"Well, I gave her the usual promise... that she wouldn't RECOGNIZE herself after I was done with her. And that is one promise I ALWAYS keep! The... the LOOK on their FACES when they get their first peek at themselves in the MIRROR NEVER gets old! I'll bet she never REALIZED how becoming to her a brindle coat would be. And then... the panicked SQUEALS? PRICELESS!"

"If she'd just been a LITTLE nicer to me, I can't help thinking we could have AVOIDED all this unpleasantness. But there was nothing else for it. A DIVORCE would've cleaned me OUT!

"I know... I know... if I had a NICKEL for every time a client told me THAT. But, you're a COLLEAGUE... so I gave you a special RATE."

"And I can't tell you how much I thank you for THAT! You know, Moreau... this... this is NOT my kink at ALL, you understand... but... DAMN she's cute like that! I'd... I'd STILL do her in a HOT MINUTE, and that's no LIE! Wait... was that a GASP? Can she UNDERSTAND us?"

"Every WORD, Dr. Auchinsloss! Her human mind and memories are completely INTACT. Inside that pig body, she's still the same 'sweet, unspoiled lady' who won your heart a year ago. Unfortunately for her, her human speech center and pig larynx, tongue and throat are just not a good match. She can only grunt and squeal from now on, I'm afraid"

"So... you were saying you had something SPECIAL in mind for her?"

"Oh DEFINITELY! She's MUCH too pretty to waste on the boars! I mean... she STILL has her fashion model looks! I was thinking of selling her to the Heavy Petting Zoo... but even THAT would be a waste of her talents. No... I think she's going through my online MARRIAGE brokerage!"

"MARRIAGE brokerage!?"

"You heard me RIGHT. You'd be SURPRISED how many men out there DREAM of having a lovely pig girl of their very OWN. A lot of my clients come from the BIBLE BELT... big shock there... but the REAL high rollers come from the Middle EAST."

"You're KIDDING!"

"Not at ALL. The appeal of the FORBIDDEN, you know. I don't think there's a sheik in SAUDI doesn't have at least ONE of my girls in their harem... or private zoo... or WHEREVER they keep them. It's so ADORABLE when they put a VEIL on them!"

"Amazing! So... TELL me, Moreau... how is it that you ARRIVED at this... um... UNIQUE avocation?"

"About all I can SAY, Auchinsloss... is... The MUPPET Show was a POWERFUL gateway drug!"

[ship-mista]

Hey Howdy Mista-Lovers! It's finally time! I present to you...

🔫🔫🔫

MISTA HAREM WEEK!

Running from November 27th until our best boy's birthday on December 3rd!

This post will cover info, rules, prompts... and more? Check it out!

Also find me on Twitter:

https://www.twitter.com/ship_mista

Question One: What is Mista Harem Week?

Short answer: A week dedicated to any and all relationships featuring Mista!

Long answer: A seven-day creation spree featuring everyone's favorite gunslinger in all types of relationships!

We welcome:

➼ All pairings (But rarepairs are encouraged!)

➼ All types of love (Platonic, romantic, chaotic -- you name it!)

➼ And all types of fanworks!

Question Two: Well, are there any rules?

Short answer: There are!

Long answer:

Rule 1. The Prompts and Schedule are Optional!

Prompts are for inspiration, not restriction! Feel free to use the prompts, mix-and-match, post out of order, or throw everything out altogether. The world is your oyster!

Rule 2. Tag your ships!

People want to find their OTPs and avoid their NOTPs. Tagging ships is essential.

Rule 3. Use warnings for NSFW content!

I will only reblog sensitive/explicit material if it is censored or cropped. But that doesn't mean "don't make it"! It just means I am limited by platform restrictions.

Rule 5. The Most Important Rule!

Be kind to one another!

Please follow the three laws of fandom:

➼ Don't Like; Don't Read

➼ Your Kink is Not My Kink (And that's okay!)

➼ Ship and Let Ship

(And use tags!)

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Now, here's what you've all been waiting for. (Or maybe that's just me!)

The Prompt List!

November 27

❤️ "Meet & Greet"

How did Mista meet the object of his affection? How did he woo his current flame? (Or was he wooed instead?) Who made the first move?

Meet & Greet is about first meetings, first dates, first kisses. What is the start of something beautiful?

⭐ Mista x Allies

We all know Mista likes his friends. But does he LIKE-like his friends?

What if something canon-compliant where Mista dates his team. Or an AU where Mista's part of a different squad. Maybe an AU where a canon ally is now an enemy?

So many options!

November 28

❤️ "Run & Gun"

How do Mista and his partner run missions? How do they run for groceries?

Run & Gun could be about day-to-day life. Does Mista like to jog? How would he teach someone to shoot?

(Or maybe it's about fighting and shooting each other! Up to you!)

⭐ Mista x Enemies

We all might love Mista... but not everyone does (a shock! I know).

Would Mista befriend his enemies in true JoJo's fashion? Would Mista fall into a star-crossed romance, doomed for tragedy from the start? Would he forgive someone who betrayed him?

November 29

❤️ "Streets & Sheets"

Mista in the streets, still Mista in the sheets.

Streets & Sheets is about the difference between public life and private life.

Does Mista like public displays of affection? Could he keep a relationship a secret?

⭐ Mista x Anyone in Golden Wind

Anyone in Golden Wind canon is fair game, here. Anime, manga, novels, you name it.

(Also, listen... I think Mista could land Giorno's mom. And Giorno's dad. And also Giorno's mysterious gangster hero.)

November 30

❤️ "Wake up & Make-up"

Morning routines! Coffee, cuddling, curtain-fic. Who's the morning person? Who would rather DIE than wake up before noon?

Wake up & Make-up is about domesticity. Or maybe it's about Mista in drag! You know he'd rock a winged eyeliner.

⭐ Mista x Anyone in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Could you imagine if Mista, Hol Horse, and Foo Fighters met? What a wild adventure those three gun-toting hotties would have.

What if Mista were in a different Part? What if he met Joseph in his prime? Chaos.

December 1

❤️ "Short Skirts & T-Shirts"

Pining from afar, jealousy, falling in love with your neighbor... Could Mista keep his love to himself or does he wear his heart on his sleeve?

Or maybe this is the fashion episode. (Does he have a whole zoo of animal-print pants?)

⭐ Mista x Anyone outside of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

I'm thinking... Sherlock Holmes... SpongeBob Squarepants... Lassie. Literally anyone or anything is fair game here. Go wild!!!

December 2

❤️ "Showers & Flowers"

After it rains, life grows.

Showers & Flowers could be about recovering from adversity and trauma. We know Mista's had his fair share of both.

Or maybe it's about who hogs the shower, who brings flowers in apology, who likes the rain?

⭐ Mista x Your OC

This is your chance to ship Mista with your OC. Any OC. I mean it!

A JoJo's OC? Absolutely. Another anime OC? Yes PLEASE! Your D&D character? Live your best life! Your cringy middle-school cat boy OC? I would LITERALLY die for him.

December 3

❤️ "Happy Birthday"

A free day!

I'd honestly love it if everyone shared their favorite piece of someone else's work. Spread the love! Give the gift of Mista to the masses.

⭐ Mista x Your favorite character

Literally any character from anything, as long as they're your favorite. Gush about your favorite character, gush about Mista. Gush about Gushers. Gimme all those gooey feelings.

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And that's it! That's all the info I have. Feel free to DM me if you have any questions, any comments, any concerns. Above all, I want this account and this ship week to just express all the love in the world for one Guido Mista.

Have fun! Be positive!

How do you @ship-mista?

[thecreaturecodex]

Aniwye

Image © Brent Hollowell

[Welcome to Creature Codex: World Tour! It’s been a while since I��ve done a dedicated block of mythological/folkloric entities, and my theme this time around is “no theme in particular”. I’m going to be spending a month on each of the six (inhabited) continents, with the hope of highlighting some cultures and traditions that I’ve otherwise neglected. For example, the Australasia chunk will contain monsters from New Zealand, Melanesia and Polynesia in addition to mainland Australia. I also will be using this opportunity for more “if I ran the zoo” monsters; new stat blocks for monsters I don’t like the official Paizo versions of.

First up is North America, and we’re starting with the aniwye, a giant killer skunk from the Anishinaabe people. This image has been circulating around for a while representing the aniwye, but as near as I can figure, was originally intended to be a honey badger inspired monster. Brent Hollowell’s original art blog is gone, and although most pieces from it have reappeared on his newer official web presence, this one has not. There is an aniwye in D&D 5e through Tome of Beasts 2 by Kobold Press: that one is a shapeshifter, inspired by versions where an ogre is turned into a skunk after he is killed. My version draws from a Cree version of the story where Wolverine kills Aniwye, in which Aniwye has supernatural tracking abilities.]

Aniwye CR 10 LE Magical Beast This creature appears like a skunk the size of an elephant. It has long flat claws on its forelegs, an array of fangs, and a white stripe running along its back. Its stench is eye-watering.

The aniwye is a giant skunk that behaves more like a dragon. They are overlords of wide ranges of woodland territory, demanding fealty and tribute. The domain of an aniwye may have little outward indication of ownership, although aniwye do decorate trailheads and landmarks with trophies taken from their victims. Most aniwye are so territorial that they demand no other sapient creature cross their path, and if they find that one has, will track it down to kill it in retribution. Aniwye are phenomenal trackers, able to follow a trail at top speed without penalty, and gaining supernatural knowledge of the creatures they are tracking.

In combat, an aniwye uses its corrosive blast as much as it can. Its glandular secretions are so powerful that an aniwye stinks without spraying, but the spray is blinding and can corrode through stone, wood and flesh. In between blasts, an aniwye fights with its claws and teeth. They are stubborn combatants, and in defense of their territory typically fight to the death, spraying to the last breath.

Aniwye are voracious omnivores that consume primarily meat, fruit and berries. They have a special fondness for venomous animals and poisonous plants. The tribute they demand of other creatures often takes the form of foods rather than more permanent goods, especially baked, fermented or otherwise prepared. A single male aniwye tends to rule over a larger territory, with several smaller female territories within it. The females remain dispersed except during the winter, when the whole harem typically gathers together. Aniwye are typically less active during the winter, although they do not hibernate. 

Aniwye                                CR 10 XP 9,600 LE Huge magical beast Init +7; Senses darkvision 60 ft., Perception +17, scent Aura stench (30 ft., Fort DC 21) Defense AC 23, touch 11, flat-footed 20 (-2 size, +3 Dex, +12 natural) hp 136 (13d10+65) Fort +13, Ref +13, Will +10 Immune acid, poison; SR 21 Defensive Abilities ferocity Offense Speed 40 ft. Melee bite +18 (2d6+7), 2 claws +18 (1d8+7) Space 15 ft.; Reach 10 ft. Special Attacks corrosive blast (60 foot cone, Ref DC 21, 13d6 acid damage plus blindness, 1d4 rounds), death burst, quarry Statistics Str 24, Dex 16, Con 21, Int 10, Wis 19, Cha 13 Base Atk +13; CMB +22; CMD 35 (39 vs. trip) Feats Alertness, Blind-fight, Combat Reflexes, Improved Initiative, Iron Will, Lightning Reflexes, Power Attack Skills Climb +12, Perception +17, Sense Motive +14, Survival +20; Racial Modifiers +8 Survival Languages Infernal, Sylvan SQ predictive tracker Ecology Environment temperate forest and hills Organization solitary, pair or harem (3-6) Treasure standard Special Abilities Corrosive Blast (Su) The spray of an aniwye acts as a breath weapon, except that it is released from anal glands instead of breathed out. A creature that takes acid damage from an aniwye’s corrosive blast must succeed a DC 21 Fortitude save or be blinded for 1d10 minutes. The save DC is Constitution based. Death Burst (Su) When it takes damage that would kill it, an aniwye may use its corrosive blast as an immediate action. If its corrosive blast has not recharged, this blast deals minimum damage (15 on a failed save). Predictive Tracker (Su) When it uses Survival to follow a creature’s tracks, an aniwye learns that creature’s species, age, gender, alignment, class and level or Hit Dice. It may also designate a creature identified in this fashion as its quarry, even if it does not have line of sight to that creature. Quarry (Ex) As a standard action, an aniwye may denote one target within its line of sight, or that it has identified with its predictive tracker ability, as its quarry. Whenever the aniwye is following the tracks of its quarry, it can take 10 on his Survival skill checks while moving at normal speed without penalty. In addition, it receives a +2 insight bonus on attack rolls and damage rolls made against his quarry, and all critical threats are automatically confirmed. It can dismiss this effect at any time as a free action, but it then cannot select a new quarry for 24 hours. If the aniwye sees proof that its quarry is dead, it can select a new quarry after waiting 1 hour.

[atopearth]

Brothers Conflict (Passion Pink) Part 4 - Asahina Tsubaki Route

Time for Tsubaki, yay! Aww, it's kinda cute how passionate Subaru and Yusuke are rooting for their respective basketball teams lol. I love how Azusa and Tsubaki invited Ema to their event, and I loved how Ema gave a lot of thought into her answers when they asked her how the event was. It was really cute how she felt proud that they were her brothers when people really liked the event and praised them hahaha. On the other hand, lmao at Tsubaki wanting to jump into her arms every time she said something cute, and lolll at Juli getting annoyed at Tsubaki getting so close to Ema. It was hilarious when Tsubaki told Ema to leave the squirrel behind next time there's an event since it's so noisy😂😂 Aww I love the aquarium date where Tsubaki touches her cheek saying she's cold, and Ema touches his hand to say he's cold too, that's pretty adorable, they even seemed to hold hands for a bit?!🥲 I also really liked how he guided her like a prince/butler to the horse riding part of the zoo haha, it's never boring with Tsubaki and his antics.

Loll at Rui getting heatstroke after building a sandcastle🤣 Wow, Azusa and Tsubaki can drive a boat? Dangg. Aww, I love how they both reassured Ema that they'll definitely protect her (when it started raining and the boat engine "broke down") and held her hand to show their conviction and give her warmth since it was cold. I knewww Tsubaki was lying about the engine! Poor Ema. She was so worried. I'm kinda sad that Tsubaki doesn't get an individual moment on the holiday with Ema though! Tsubaki picking clothes for Ema during a shopping date is the best~ I love how encouraging he is and how he earnestly loves dressing her up and wanting to match with her, it's so cute haha. It's so adorable how happy Tsubaki was to eat Ema's handmade bento, lmao when he kept telling her to feed him loll. Okay, lmao at if Ema stays to watch Tsubaki and Azusa and see them "confess their love" to each other with the roses CG hahahaha. They were pretty into it (for their acting)😂 At least Tsubaki was pretty upfront with her that a guy and a girl in the same room sleeping together would make him think about things hahaha, it's cute how he gave her a kiss on the forehead~ and I guess he gave her one on the lips too when she was "asleep". Wow, he even kissed her in the morning lol! I guess he's really going to try his best to make her realise she likes him too lol. Ohh woww, he kissed her in the bed and then asked to kiss her in other places loll, too bad Ema still wants to just treat him as an older brother even though as Tsubaki said, they've done things that have crossed the line ages ago lol. Anyway, lmao how when Ema can't fall asleep, instead of counting sheep, Tsubaki counts Azusas😂😂😂

I wonder why Tsubaki seems to be worried or sad over Azusa? Anyway, as I said before (in Hikaru's post), I really liked how Tsubaki convinced Ema to go back and talk to her dad (when she found out she was adopted) and told her that she's become someone important to him and not just a "moe" little sister to him, and that these thoughts didn't need actual ties of blood, so her dad should treasure her too regardless of their blood ties. LMAO at Ema shooing Juli out into the hallway because she wanted to concentrate on the game she was playing with Tsubaki and not hear Juli nagging and telling her to study lolol. I see...so Tsubaki feels like he's inferior to Azusa in terms of acting and everything, and it doesn't help that Azusa actually started voice acting stuff later than him and mainly did it because Tsubaki felt like something was missing when he went to classes without Azusa. I guess it's kinda like that with siblings who are "better" than you. You'll always feel a bit jealous, but having them beside you makes you happy so it's a pretty conflicting feeling. Awww, I loved how Ema was really good at the game and the strategies etc, and Tsubaki told her to make him "fall for her" with her strategies hahaha.

I honestly didn't think a depressed Tsubaki would make my heart break so much. It was so sad that Tsubaki was dropped from the audition for the lead of the anime series he always wanted to be in, it was basically his dream...and it wasn't because he lacked anything, it's just that the producers (I think?) decided on Azusa already. I'm glad Ema told him what she thought and how Azusa was really worried too but didn't want to hurt his feelings. Omgg when he asked her to stay overnight because he didn't want to be alone and wanted to be with her🥺 Lmaoo at Ema the pro gamer ordering Natsume, Tsubaki and Azusa around, she's such a leader when it comes to games. I find it hilarious that Natsume even said not many people in his company have played as many hours as her😂 It's so funny how they're all so shocked that her personality changes when she's playing games😂 Lmao at Azusa asking Ema to go with Tsubaki to the shops because he doesn't trust him and basically calls him a kid with an income so he probably can't control himself during Christmas time😂😂 I really liked how Tsubaki thanked her for her encouragement and made him think it's okay to be him, and move forward as his energetic self because everyone loves that part of him I guess? Okay, I did not expect Tsubaki to hold Ema's hands and blow on them to keep them warm because that was super cuteee! Awww and he put her hand in his pocket so she wouldn't be cold!

Honestly, seeing Tsubaki break down over the collapsed Azusa was really heartbreaking. Suzumura Kenichi (Tsubaki's VA) was so good here, because I could really feel Tsubaki's desperation and pain, and how much guilt he felt afterwards (at the hospital when he refused to leave until he saw Azusa) for being "selfish" at being absorbed by his feelings and forgetting that everyone else is worried and scared too. I really loved Ema at the hospital, she convinced and really helped Tsubaki realise that his worried and dejected face would not be what Azusa would like to see, and that he needs to go to the company and tell them about Azusa's condition so they can rearrange his jobs etc. I knew Azusa's condition would lead to Tsubaki being able to finally take on the lead of that robot anime role he always wanted, but yeah I think Tsubaki's complicated feelings about it are understandable. This role is his dream, but he doesn't feel like he earned it, and is merely Azusa's replacement and I think that's a saddening way to achieve your dream. But at the same time, I'm sure Ema and his fans will be able to show him that this isn't pity and underserved, that he's not a replacement and is his own person. And I really liked how Ema did it! She told him she liked Tsubaki's voice, so there was no point copying Azusa, and that even though they may be twins, they are their own person, and that both their voices are different and are wonderful in their own ways and have their respective charms. I think I really liked it when Ema said she wanted to hear HIS voice. I liked how he ended up asking her what else she liked about him aside from his voice hahaha. Awww he gave her a kiss! Omggg he totally went for it and kept giving her kisses! Woww, hahaha, Ema wasn't the most comfortable because she still wants to think of him as a brother and this was in the living room, but she was definitely just embarrassed.

I'm soo happy Tsubaki finally told Azusa about how he always had a inferiority complex towards him but now he’s decided to face himself and understand he has his own qualities. I'm sure that's a relief to Azusa as well since Azusa was also worried and didn't know what he should do. I can't believe Azusa had to stay in the hospital for a whole month though! And he's going to work again the day after?? He's so hard-working. Aww nooo, Azusa actually told Ema he likes her but knows that her heart is with Tsubaki😭 I'm sad that Tsubaki had to say that he found someone more important to him than Azusa because I loveee Azusa and Tsubaki, however I can understand that they are probably way too attached to each other and it's inevitable that they'll find other people they will love. Anyway, I loved how Tsubaki told Ema how much he appreciates her, loves her and wanted her to be his girlfriend~ And I'm glad Ema could finallyyyy accept his feelings hahaha. They're honestly soo cute as a couple and I love how she practises his lines with him but I hope he still practises with Azusa every now and then because I think those are very precious moments they should continue to cherish~ Omggg at him telling her the room was soundproof hahaha. The CG was niceeee. Omgggg at the twins ending? Harem ending? Hahahah. I mean, I definitely wouldn't mind Azusa and Tsubaki...because I love them both too lolll. Ema is so lucky🥺

Overall, I loved Tsubaki's route. Definitely my favourite route right now. It has great romance development with Ema AND I loved his personal struggles with work and his love for Azusa, but also his inferiority complex towards him. I think these were portrayed really well, and I honestly really felt for Tsubaki's emotions and his ups and downs. I really liked seeing the "other side" to Tsubaki where he gets down about stuff, but at the same time acknowledging that the energetic and cheerful Tsubaki is who he is and what everyone loves. I think Ema supported Tsubaki really well in this route and also showed how strong of a person she was too. I thought I would have to resist from loving Azusa too much, but as Tsubaki realised in the end, Tsubaki definitely has his own charms and I totally fell for them. He's loving, sweet and unafraid to show his emotions and his love to Ema and I think there's a great balance of him showing his physical affection towards her as well as the emotional connection he feels for her. I definitely enjoyed every moment of it, every time I think about Tsubaki and everything that happened in this route, my heart just feels so warm and happy haha🥲🥲

[life-is-no-sugarlicking]

OC Interview

because i got told that this totally counts at practice.

So it’s Mikeys turn. :>

What is your name?

“I’m the most badass dude you will ever meet - the legendary big Mike! But you can call me however ya want, hon’”

How old are you?

* Mike tries to start counting his fingers under the table but stops after he run out of fingers* “... eeeerm age is just a shitty number. I’m in the best years of my life. I always be.”

What do you look like?

“ What do you mean? Can’t see it? I’m fucking handsome, man. Open you shittey eyes before you gonna lose them. I look so good, people start crying when they look at me man. Yeah, I would cry too if I would ever cry. But i never cry because i’m not such a loser. Better believe it before i make you believe.”

Where are you from? Where do you live now?

“Shit on the past. I live in Nuka World now and damn, the Raiders there should be happy about it. They would be totally lost without me.” 

What was your childhood like?

“Wanna unlock my dramatic past? Time for some caps, dude.”

What groups are you friendly with? Are you allied with any factions?

“Hah! Everyone loves me!”

Tell me about your best friend.

“Fritsch is a loser, but he is the best loser that i ever met. He is really okay, when he isn’t busy with it to complain about everything I do. Being jealous at me must be a horrible feel.”

Do you have a family? Tell me about them!

*for a moment he bites on his lip - he has a hurt look, but waves off quickly* “Fuck off with your fucking family talk okay? Nobody gives a shit about it.”

What about a partner or partners?

“Right now? I’m with the best damn woman i have ever met. She is smart, dangerous and has the best ass in the whole commonweath. Ilya is.. ..... .okay. Okay? OKay-- --- what do ya mean? My cheeks are red? Say such bullshit again, and your nose bleeds red. Mike Williams never blush, asshole.”

Who are your enemies, and why?

“I call them hater. Of course people are jealous of me. But after time you learn to deal with it.”

Have you ever heard of The Brotherhood of Steel? What do you think about them?

“They think they look badass with their shiny power armors but they will never look as badass as i do, so they spent their freetime with crying and playing army.”

What about The Enclave?

“....what’s that? something to eat? I’m hungry.”

How do you feel about Super Mutants?

“I heard RedEyes mom is one but i never saw a female Super Mutant. Do you think their tiddies are....?” *Mike forms big breats with his hands and looks thoughtful to the side* “.. i should ask him later.”

What’s the craziest fight you’ve ever been in?

“Okay, imagine this - all my friends are on the ground, I’m the only Raider who is still on his feet and hundreds of Gunners surrounded us. Some of them were riding Deathclaws and Mirelurksqueens The Overboss was like “oh no, Mike you are our only hope.” but i stayed cool, even after i noticed that i was out of ammo. So i fought them all with my bare fists. Like BAM and BOOM--” *Mike starts to wave around wildy with his fists and gets lost for the next ten minutes into his totally true story - the only sound he makes are pretty bad fighting sound effects*

Have you ever fought a Deathclaw?

*he starts to laugh - first horrible played but it turns quickly into a panic hysterical laugher* “D-Deathclaws... fear me, o-okay?”

Do you like fighting?

“Nobody has a chance against me! Reminding these losers is the best part.”

What’s your weapon of choice?

“My Junk-Jet. Or my Minigun. Big weapons are fun and scare the losers. Sometimes my enemies shit theirself before the fight had even started.

How do you survive? Your wits, your charm, your skills, brute force, some combination? (a.k.a. what’s your S.P.E.C.I.A.L?)

“Nothing can kill me. Not even the death himself, man.”

Have you ever been in a vault? What do you think about them?

“Hiding under the ground is for cowards.”

How do you beat all the radiation around here? Has it affected you?

“Don’t tell me Fritsch sent you to tell me I shouldn’t go out shirtless when a radstorm started. I do what ever i want, he should give it up.”

What’s your favorite wasteland critter?

“My Rat. His name is Cu---Trash.”

What’s your least favorite wasteland critter?

“Deathclaws. Not... that i don’t like Cupcake or something. Just don’t tell Roy from it, ‘kay?”

How do you feel about robots?

“Are great for Spare parts.”

How many caps do you have on you right now?

“Depends how much you have in your pockets --- what? Don’t look so suprised i thought it’s clear that i gonna steal them.”

Nuka Cola or Sunset Sarsaparilla?

“I drink pretty much everything, duh.”

Do you do chems?

“Mostly Jet, sometimes what ever i got into my hands..”

Do you ever think about the Pre-War world?

“I heard they had a zoo with beasts, bigger than Deathclaws. Is that true?”

What’s your deepest regret? What would you do differently?

“F-Fuck off!”

What’s your biggest achievement? Or what do you hope to achieve?

“Everything I do is great. One day i gonna be rich and i have my own harem or something. Not that i couldn’t have it now, i just wanna take everything slow.”

What do you want for the future? For yourself? Your friends? The world?

“Right now i wanna have something to eat and i want that my friends give me something. That counts right?”

[nukaworldnerd]

OC INTERVIEW - Mike

I forgot that my read mores aren’t working anymore and i liked my interviews too much to lose them so here again.

What is your name?

“I’m the most badass dude you will ever meet - the legendary big Mike! But you can call me however ya want, hon’”

How old are you?

* Mike tries to start counting his fingers under the table but stops after he run out of fingers* “… eeeerm age is just a shitty number. I’m in the best years of my life. I always be.”

What do you look like?

“ What do you mean? Can’t see it? I’m fucking handsome, man. Open you shittey eyes before you gonna lose them. I look so good, people start crying when they look at me man. Yeah, I would cry too if I would ever cry. But i never cry because i’m not such a loser. Better believe it before i make you believe.”

Where are you from? Where do you live now?

“Shit on the past. I live in Nuka World now and damn, the Raiders there should be happy about it. They would be totally lost without me.”  

What was your childhood like?

“Wanna unlock my dramatic past? Time for some caps, dude.”

What groups are you friendly with? Are you allied with any factions?

“Hah! Everyone loves me!”

Tell me about your best friend.

“Fritsch is a loser, but he is the best loser that i ever met. He is really okay, when he isn’t busy with it to complain about everything I do. Being jealous at me must be a horrible feel.”

Do you have a family? Tell me about them!

*for a moment he bites on his lip - he has a hurt look, but waves off quickly* “Fuck off with your fucking family talk okay? Nobody gives a shit about it.”

What about a partner or partners?

“Right now? I’m with the best damn woman i have ever met. She is smart, dangerous and has the best ass in the whole commonweath. Ilya is.. ….. .okay. Okay? OKay– — what do ya mean? My cheeks are red? Say such bullshit again, and your nose bleeds red. Mike Williams never blush, asshole.”

Who are your enemies, and why?

“I call them hater. Of course people are jealous of me. But after time you learn to deal with it.”

Have you ever heard of The Brotherhood of Steel? What do you think about them?

“They think they look badass with their shiny power armors but they will never look as badass as i do, so they spent their freetime with crying and playing army.”

What about The Enclave?

“….what’s that? something to eat? I’m hungry.”

How do you feel about Super Mutants?

“I heard RedEyes mom is one but i never saw a female Super Mutant. Do you think their tiddies are….?” *Mike forms big breats with his hands and looks thoughtful to the side* “.. i should ask him later.”

What’s the craziest fight you’ve ever been in?

“Okay, imagine this - all my friends are on the ground, I’m the only Raider who is still on his feet and hundreds of Gunners surrounded us. Some of them were riding Deathclaws and Mirelurksqueens The Overboss was like “oh no, Mike you are our only hope.” but i stayed cool, even after i noticed that i was out of ammo. So i fought them all with my bare fists. Like BAM and BOOM–” *Mike starts to wave around wildy with his fists and gets lost for the next ten minutes into his totally true story - the only sound he makes are pretty bad fighting sound effects*

Have you ever fought a Deathclaw?

*he starts to laugh - first horrible played but it turns quickly into a panic hysterical laugher* “D-Deathclaws… fear me, o-okay?”

Do you like fighting?

“Nobody has a chance against me! Reminding these losers is the best part.”

What’s your weapon of choice?

“My Junk-Jet. Or my Minigun. Big weapons are fun and scare the losers. Sometimes my enemies shit theirself before the fight had even started.

How do you survive? Your wits, your charm, your skills, brute force, some combination? (a.k.a. what’s your S.P.E.C.I.A.L?)

“Nothing can kill me. Not even the death himself, man.”

Have you ever been in a vault? What do you think about them?

“Hiding under the ground is for cowards.”

How do you beat all the radiation around here? Has it affected you?

“Don’t tell me Fritsch sent you to tell me I shouldn’t go out shirtless when a radstorm started. I do what ever i want, he should give it up.”

What’s your favorite wasteland critter?

“My Rat. His name is Cu—Trash.”

What’s your least favorite wasteland critter?

“Deathclaws. Not… that i don’t like Cupcake or something. Just don’t tell Roy from it, ‘kay?”

How do you feel about robots?

“Are great for Spare parts.”

How many caps do you have on you right now?

“Depends how much you have in your pockets — what? Don’t look so suprised i thought it’s clear that i gonna steal them.”

Nuka Cola or Sunset Sarsaparilla?

“I drink pretty much everything, duh.”

Do you do chems?

“Mostly Jet, sometimes what ever i got into my hands..”

Do you ever think about the Pre-War world?

“I heard they had a zoo with beasts, bigger than Deathclaws. Is that true?”

What’s your deepest regret? What would you do differently?

“F-Fuck off!”

What’s your biggest achievement? Or what do you hope to achieve?

“Everything I do is great. One day i gonna be rich and i have my own harem or something. Not that i couldn’t have it now, i just wanna take everything slow.”

What do you want for the future? For yourself? Your friends? The world?

“Right now i wanna have something to eat and i want that my friends give me something. That counts right?”

[cathygeha]

REVIEW

 Whiskey and Sunset Nights by T.L. Anderson

Single Dad’s Series

 Emotions aplenty as I read this book. I was swept in and stayed invested throughout this short heartfelt deeply moving book.

 What I liked:

* Gray: such a good person, loving father, grief-stricken widow, wonderful son and brother, great friend, skilled builder ~ a man who endures and lives his life to the fullest no matter what comes his way.

* Ella: five-six year old daughter that misses her mother, is filled with love and life and joy, very active, accepting, a great character.

* Missy: The deceased wife of Gray and the best friend of Lily – a woman I admired and was sorry had died too soon. She was a bright light and enduring positive presence in more than one life.

* Lily: bookstore owner, best friend of Lily, good friend of Gray’s, friend to Grays brother and father, open and caring and giving and helpful ~ She was perfect as a person and character and love interest in this story.

* Asher: Gray’s younger brother, caterer, fun-loving, supportive ~ liked him

* Gray’s father: an anchor and safe place to land for Gray when he needed to change things after Missy died.

* The small town setting

* That there was no great drama but instead a slow warm friendship that grows into so much more.

* The way the aspect of grief was handled

* That it felt “real” and believable

* That there was a happy ending

 What I didn’t like:

* That Missy died…and being reminded that too many people are taken by cancer long before they and their loved ones are ready to have them leave.

 Did I enjoy this book? Yes

Would I read more by this author? Yes

 Thank you to the author and IndiePen for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 5 Stars

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Grayson

 After losing the love of his life to cancer, Grayson Pierce finds himself struggling with his new normal as a single dad. Moving back home to southern Minnesota with his five-year-old daughter Ella, feels like the only option to keep his sanity.

 Living on his family farm, he spends his days taking care of Ella and running his construction company - working small jobs to keep his mind off things. Until Lily Dean shows up in his kitchen.

 Lily

 Losing her best friend to cancer was the worst thing that could have happened to her. Having Ella and Grayson back in her hometown, keeps the memories of her friend burning in her mind.

 Spending her days running her own bookstore, Lily takes Ella under her wing, allowing her to explore the world of books and helping her cope with the loss of her mother. But then, there’s Grayson.

 He’s her best friend’s husband, or was.

 With each passing day, Lily and Grayson find their once casual friendship slowly flourishing into something more.

 Can they work through their respective loss and let love in or are they destined for nothing more than a few shots of whiskey and sunset nights?

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 Copyright 2021 TL Anderson

 My dad takes a sip of his coffee, listening intently as Ella tells him about all the stops her and Uncle Ash took. Apparently, they stopped at a rest stop that had a gigantic rubber band ball in a case, and it had over 3,000 rubber bands wrapped around it. “That’s pretty neat there, kid. I bet it was fun taking all those stops with Uncle Ash. Did you see any animals while you were driving here?” Dad asks her.

           “We did!” She looks at her hands, her eyebrows drawn down as she counts off her fingers. “We saw cows and pigs. Oh, and horses!”

           “Don’t forget the llama,” Asher chimes in as he enters the kitchen. I glance up at him while taking a sip of my coffee and freeze mid-sip as I see who’s standing next to him. My heart races as my stomach drops out.

           “Hey there, Gray.” Lily Dean stands before me.

           My heart stops as I see the only other woman who can shatter me to pieces again. Something inside of me wants to let her. Seeing her makes me feel something besides numbness. Something raw and visceral.

           Her brown hair hangs down her back in thick curls, and her blue eyes are hesitant as she stands off to the side of Asher with her hands clasped in front of her. She’s wearing a pair of cutoff jean shorts and a plain white T-shirt, which makes her tanned skin pop.

           Asher walks over to Ella, picking her up and placing her on his shoulders. “Come on, kid, let’s go see your new room.” Without another word, they head out of the kitchen.

           My dad pushes up from his seat, coffee mug still in hand. “I’m going to go help them before they cause too much chaos.” He stops next to Lily and kisses her on the cheek in a fatherly way. “It’s good to see you, Lils.”

           She breaks eye contact with me to look at my dad, her gaze filled with gratitude. “Good to see you too, Mr. Pierce.”

           “I told you call me Jack. You’re not the scraggly little ten year old anymore. We’re all friends here,” Dad calls out as he disappears from the room.

           “Lily,” I breathe out. The last time I saw her was at Missy’s funeral. Lily and Missy were inseparable. She’d come and visit us out east every year and stay for a few weeks, and she and Missy would stay up late to catch up on gossip from back home. When she showed up to the funeral, it felt like my heart was being ripped out yet again. It was always Missy and Lily. So how am I supposed to look at her now without seeing the absence of my dead wife?

           She clears her throat while shifting from one foot to the other. “I didn’t mean to intrude. I was just stopping by to drop your dad off some old truck manuals I found for him. He’s been fixing up that old 1972 Chevy parked in the garage. It needs a lot of work, but I think he’ll get it running again soon.” She’s rambling on about the truck, and all I can do is stare at her. “Anyways, so I didn’t realize you’d be here today. I mean I knew you were coming back home, but I didn’t know it was today. I better get going so you all can get settled in.” She fiddles with the hem of her shirt, a nervous habit she’s had since she was a kid.

           “It’s fine. Stay for dinner with us.” My mouth blurts out the invitation before my brain can think through if this is a good idea or bad.

           Her eyes widen. “Oh no, I can’t intrude. Ella needs time to get comfortable, and I’m sure she’ll want to spend time with Jack.”

           Just at that moment Ella comes running into the room. “Lily, if you stay for dinner, we can have a tea party after!” She squeals with excitement as she puts her hand in Lily’s catching her off guard.

    Lily looks between Ella and me. I can see the conflict written in her features as she tries to keep her distance from me, but also not let Ella down. “Oh Ells, I’d love to…”

           Before she can say anything else I cut her off, “Perfect. Ell, go wash up and you can help me and Lily cook some dinner. How about hotdogs and burgers on the grill?”

           She starts jumping up and down. “Yay! I’ll be right back. Don’t start without me!” she yells while running down the hall to the bathroom.

           Lily doesn’t move. She bites her lip between her bottom teeth before speaking. “I don’t want to be a burden, Gray. I don’t want to replace…”

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T. L. Anderson currently lives in Wisconsin where it’s freezing cold in the winter and has five months of enjoyable weather year round. Her house is filled with constant chaos between her teenage daughter and infant son, two rambunctious dogs, a stubborn cat, and guinea pigs that keep her and her husband on their toes.   Since the age of three, she has loved reading and creating her own stories in her mind. Now her passion has developed into a career. After earning a certificate from the Children's Institute of Literature she decided it was time to put the multiple characters in her head onto paper so she can share their stories with the world.  She’s the author of multiple novels which include new adult, romantic suspense, and paranormal reverse harem.   She has a slight obsession with doughnuts, coffee, and dinosaurs. When she's not writing you can find her lurking on social media looking for new books to read, taking care of her mini-zoo at home, or having her nose stuck in a book.

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| 2017 Personal Rewind |

for two hours over here, actually. But it’s time for me to ramble about it! But I won’t make you scroll over it for an endless time, instead I’m offering you to read it by clicking keep reading ;)

FANDOMS

Okay, so fandom-wise, this year has been quite Cartoon-dominated. I think I watched like 10 cartoons, but only 2 anime. And that’s with someone who actually called cartoons out for how childish they can be and how they don’t fit my humour (I’m all about them anime-humour apparantly). So I myself was surprised when I noticed how many cartoons I watched this year:

Steven Universe I watched this one before 2017, and 2017 had the longest hiatus for SU ever, so uhhh yeah it wasn’t the best year but we had the Zoo and Abduction Arcs SOOOO yay? Like most, I have noticed a drop in excitement, but I still love this show for things it does so I can’t be too mad.

Star vs the forces of evil I am not sure if I watched season 1+2 this year or last (damn my memory), but I know I wasn’t too fond of this show. I didn’t think it was bad, it simply didn’t fascinate me the same way SU did. Even with battle for Mewni, I only liked the Eclipsa and Moon Parts and not much beyond that. In the new season I’ve grown to really like Tomstar for some reason, but I still think the episodes are too random at times and there is sometimes too little connection between them. But maybe I’m just too used to SU being slow-paced that I can’t handle how fast Star is jumping between events.

Voltron I'm not sure if S2 was this year or last year, but any way Voltron has been part of my 2017. I’ve had a phase where I really shipped Plance due to the Ouran High School Host Club Vibes it gave me back when I watched S1 and this year it decided to come back at me.  Else, the material has been great! I love the series, and how serious it is and how it doesn’t focus on romantic love AT ALL. I really like that, even if I started this Section with saying what I shipped. I’m so hyped Matt is back and the Keith almost-sacrifice scene really got me like I actually thought they were gonna do it. They never get me with almost-deaths. NEVER. 

Wakfu As Season 3 came closer so grew my expectations. When I finally watched it, I was blown away. I won’t sugar-coat that the Time-Paradox thing was 1000% Bullshit, but it won’t stop me from loving this season, even if it had it’s weak elements. But I just loved the rest too much and while I am picky with it, I can’t get myself to not enjoy it (which I’m really happy about because I hate it when some elements ruin something for me). If you wanna hear more of me rambling, go here for the post and here for the s3 tag.

Miraculous Oh I have a love-hate relationship with this show. I can see the potential and all, but it’s just too episodic for me, relies a bit too much on the cute love-square that changes progress every episode. The characters don’t always feel like what is established about them (for example, Adrien loved Ladybug, yet in the new season he KEEPS being overly nice to Marinette like dude sure you’re a bit oblivious but ughhh) and there are no conflicts present for more than one episode.  I really don’t like how they lured me in with the first episode being story-heavy and then keeping nothing happening for like 5 episodes. The only episodes I can even remember what actually really happened were “The Collector” bc of the obvious Gabriel-Adrien-Drama, the episode where her aunt (?) visits bc I heard she’s plot-relevant, but I don’t see how tbh; the episode with the Owl because it actually went out of the usual formular for an episode and Robustus because it had some story I guess in the last few seconds.  I really hope the season picks up soon, I’m like 10% invested haha.

Tangled The Series Holy fucking shit. Like I started watching it while doing other stuff and I started right before “Queen for a day” aired, so by the time I caught up, I could actually watch that episode and what can I say? The animation is beautiful, and you think it’d be a cute little series and suddenly there’s death and everyone’s hopeless and betraying and ??? WHAT HAPPENED. Varian and Cass are super enjoyable and I love the way the series is going! I’m super sad it’s going to end so soon! If you wanna know more of my thoughts, go here.

Teen Titans I BINGE-WATCHED THIS IN LIKE 1-2 WEEK/S. While I had to study so yas. Well I have to thank Tangled for the short hiatus I guess, because I was like “Man I need something else to watch then” and was like “I could just watch 1 or 2 episodes of Teen Titans each Saturday, I wanted to start that for a while!” and suddenly I was 10 episodes in. I love the characters, I love Raven, I love Star and I love Robstar as you probably noticed. I was surprised how much plot the show actually had (and how brutal Robin could be if he wanted) and I never really found episodes annoying except the ones that focussed extremely on other teams or superheroes, I’m just not invested enough in the DC Universe to care about these guys haha. I thought S3 and S5 were kinda weak and it also bothered my how Characters sometimes really shift in their characterstics SOMETIMES to further the plot. But it never got to the point that it annoyed me extremely.  Also it doesn’t even feel like “Stranded” happened at all in S5 cri hahahahaha. Also I don’t know where to place Trouble in Tokyo but I wasn’t too fond of the movie anyway so I guesssss it doesn’t matter. I liked it, I really did, but it felt a little too straight forward sometimes and depending on the placement to the seasons, it doesn’t fit a lot either. BUT that’s nitpicking.

So yeah, anime-wise, I don’t even know what I watched this year and what was last year. I just remember Akatsuki no Yona, which was fine I guess. Reverse-Harem for the win! Though it’s the first time I actually found the main love interest so unlikeable I ended up rooting for someone else completely even though I know who was going to be end-game. I’m honestly just sick of these man-ly, seducing men who play hard and are all like STRANGE honestly?? Like I wouldn’t want to be treated like he treats Yona. I ended up really liking her and the guy who looks like a girl (Yoon) together; I just loved how Yona influenced him and made him stand up for them on the boat and everything.

PERSONAL LIFE

 This year, especially the second half, has been quite hard on me. My family has been horrible the whole year and I finally feel like it gets to me. I’m just... tired. I’m just numb. I’m so good at pretending I’m happy --- even to myself. But it tired me out and I finally start to notice it. I’m selfish, I know that, but I couldn’t even get myself to be sad - and that’s... an excuse. I know that. I just don’t want to actually be sad. I wanna enjoy my life, I don’t wanna drag myself down, but where did get me?

Anyway, on a more friends-based level, I guess it went good? It was a good year. It was one where I found new friends, deepened some other friendships... and feel like I’ve lost another one... Maybe some of you noticed the time when I got together with a friend for a short amount of time because we both felt like it was where we wanted to go. It went good, really good - at least that’s what I thought. It was slow sure, but for the most part I realized that what I really want is someone close, not necessarily a romantic interest.

More or less out of the blue that ended per text message. And after that, I half fell apart and half felt like it was no problem. And then I really began to get socially paranoid. I was paranoid before, don’t get me wrong. But suddenly I felt like everyone (especially he) was avoiding me, like they pretended to like me. And always when I wanted to express it to him, it stopped. It was like he was playing with me, but I know it couldn’t have been that, because he couldn’t read my thoughts after all. It got better in like November/December too and I hope it stays that way, and maybe one year to do in 2018 is to actually address my feelings -- even if it may end up making everything even more awkward and maybe ruining how good we have gotten.

On the bright side, I’ve gotten closer to two other friends and have made like 3 new friends this year whom I hope to grow closer to in 2018. 

ALL IN ALL

I can’t say this has been the best year, especially the second half. There were too many self-doubts, too many crisis, too many thoughts I’d like to stop, too much school-stress and too much emotional garbage. But at the same time, there was many to balance it out. Most of that being friends, old and new ones.  

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What Anime Is Worth Watching This Season?

Hello Anime Internet! Welcome to another exciting passage of StumperPumper, the blog where “opinionated guy watches anime then talks about it.” So that you, the reader, can decide if you want to watch ‘said anime’ or not. This week we’re talking about the current Spring 2017 animes, and which ones in the pack are worth your time. Of course, I’ve reserved on writing this to give these series some time to develop before suggesting them to you, I don’t really believe in recommending after just one episode after all. So this is coming after watching about 4-5 episodes of each anime, so I can say with confidence that each of these animes has the potential to be really good this season. Now, let’s get on with it. 

Akashic Records of Bastard Magical Instructor

First, let’s cover some history. Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor was a Japanese light novel series written by Tarō Hitsuji (his only true brain child as of the current date) and illustrated by Kurone Mishima (the same artist behind the original character designs for KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!), which published into eight volumes (starting back in July of 2014). The manga adaptation, with art by Aosa Tsunemi, began serialization in Monthly Shōnen Ace back in March 26, 2015, and has been collected in two tankōbon volumes. Now, the anime television series adaptation by Liden Films (the people behind both Senyu and, one of my personal favorite short-animes, Sekko Boys) is out, and it premiered in April (2017). The main character Glen is voiced by Sōma Saitō, who recently voiced Adlet Mayer in Rokka no Yūsha back in 2015.

I had to put this anime up first because it’s truly the first one to catch me off guard this season. I went in with really low expectations after watching through Clockwork Planet and KADO: The Right Answer, which were both laughable at best in my opinion. On the one hand, we could blame my low expectations for making me think this animes so good, but I really don’t think that’s the case. What this anime has, that few other animes this season do, is CHARACTER. So far, I’ve seen very few animes demonstrate such capability in forming a great character. Glen, in this anime, certainly fits the bill though, he’s an incredible character thus far and we’ve barely just met. He’s so damned interesting, funny, and even mysterious. 

Unlike a lot of animes this one doesn’t just blow its load all over you on episode one. A little problem I’m calling Premature Anime Ejaculation, the symptoms being mainly that ‘said anime’ tries to introduce you to every character, the plot, the world, everything, all in episode one; all while blowing most of their budget to do so. Not only does this more or less not work because it’s overwhelming for the viewer, but it also creates a trend of series drop off where viewers often expect to become disenfranchised after episode one due to a loss in quality. But this anime is steady, episode one does what it’s meant to, and the series shows an obvious awareness that they have 12 episodes (at least) to develop the things the want too. This anime doesn’t rush, but rather strives to tackle things as they need to be addressed. 

Overall I think this anime merits watching this season, keep an eye on it. I think it’ll probably shape up to a 7/10 and be the most incredibly average anime of the season. It’s certainly no ERASED or Re: Zero, but I think it’s definitely as good as an anime like Joker Game from last year. I’ll be watching this myself, mostly because I love Glen and ship him hard with some of the other characters. It’s got some decent feels, and I definitely think the way the magic works in the anime is one of the coolest I’ve seen in a while. Watch for sure if you like magic, a bit of a harem, light fan-service, light comedy mixed with well animated action and fight scenes. Story seems to be shaping up nice too, and the soundtracks not too shabby. 

My Hero Academia

History time! My Hero Academia is a Japanese superhero manga series written and illustrated by Kōhei Horikoshi (author of another manga titles Oumagadoki Zoo, if you didn’t already know). It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump (the best-selling manga magazine, as well as one of the longest-running, in short “a damn good place to serialize”) since July 2014, and 12 volumes have been collected in tankōbon format. The series has been licensed for English-language release by Viz Media, and began serialization in their weekly digital manga anthology Weekly Shonen Jump (the English version of the magazine above) on February 9, 2015. The manga was adapted into an anime series; the first season aired from April 3 to June 26, 2016, and the second season premiered on April 1, 2017. The anime is directed by Kenji Nagasaki (who also directed No. 6, you’re welcome for that sweet bit of trivia btw), written by Yōsuke Kuroda (the screen-writer for other good animes: Honey and Clover, Highschool of the Dead, and Drifters), and features character designs by Yoshikiko Umakoshi (Mushi-Shi’s Character Designer, and Chief Animation Director) and music composed by Yuki Hayashi (who did music for both Death Parade (2015) a damn fine anime, and Kiznaiver in 2016). On top of that this comes from Studio Bones, one of my favorite studios who also produced an anime you may have heard of… Fullmetal Alchemist, and Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood (not to mention MANY other great animes). Essentially this animes got an all-star cast of stuff.

I almost hesitated to even mention this since it’s so damned obvious. My Hero Academia is back, and it’s obviously amazing. If you haven’t heard of this anime already then start watching now! I think it’s likely this will be on my list for anime of the year, because I’m a sucker for superhero shit. Regardless, this is great, the soundtrack is nice too. The animation is stellar. If I had to make a complaint I’d have to throw a fit about the ridiculous amount of flashbacks. I’m talking One Piece levels of flashbacks, like Christ. I get a certain amount of this because this is definitely for all age groups and it’s popular and a LOT of people are watching on simulcast. Which certainly calls for a certain amount of flashbackery to keep everyone on the same page, I’m just saying maybe not as much. 

The story is still cool, the massive amount of interesting Quirks is cool, the whole animes cool. I can’t exactly rate this series at all or even project a rating since it’s going for the long haul and probably has many more episodes to come. I think overall what makes this anime work so well is the setting of it all, coupled with really consistent quality animation. We all love the thought of super hero powers, and the variety of them in this show and how the society in the anime addresses it is just plain fun to watch. It feels like the Saturday morning cartoons from my youth. If you like shounens, superheros, action, or just a good ol’ lighthearted anime about a rising underdog then this is for you. 

Love Tyrant

A bit of history… Love Tyrant, also known as The Very Lovely Tyrant of Love, is a Japanese comedy manga series by Megane Mihoshi, serialized online since 2012 in Aplix's Comic Meteor website. It has been collected in seven tankōbon volumes. Most notable to me is the screen-writer Natsuko Takahashi (who wrote the screenplay for Bleach), she’s doing good work here. The main protagonist is voiced by Kenshō Ono, who voiced Slaine Troyard in Aldnoah.Zero and more recently Phichit Chulanont in Yuri!!! on Ice. You might notice the history on this is relatively small… That’s mostly due to the series being young and a lot of the people working on it are performing their specific functions for the first time. As such, the history isn’t as long. But this doesn’t detract from how well the whole crew is doing on this anime in the slightest.

I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned this on the blog but I consider myself a sort of connoisseur of quality harems. Frankly even I think the genre is sort of (overall) a lower quality type of anime. Mostly because it often substitutes good plot devices, character development, and delicate setting for male fantasies and petty fan-service tropes. That said, who fucking cares? I like to watch it, I fucking consume this garbage. Love Tyrant is obviously on my watch-list this season, it’s a hilarious harem. 

It parodies Deathnote and has a lot of references to other animes that make for a good laugh. Lots of Yandere quality in here too, which is always fun to watch. The plot is actually quite good too, especially considering it’s a harem. Its on the level of The World God Only Knows, in the manner that it has more to offer than typical tropes and fan-service. It’s unique and obvious in it’s sources for inspiration. It’s an honest anime, it doesn’t try to be anything it’s not. They’re very blatant when they do something “tropey” or parody another anime. It makes the anime unique rather than coming off as a copy or whatever. It’s just a good time to watch all around. 

In terms of characters there really isn’t much to be had, we’ve got a boy, a Tsundere, a Yandere, etc. Other than titles there’s not much CHARACTER to be had, typical harem. The soundtrack is whatever, the animation quality is sub-par. Overall the pacing seems rushed or otherwise a bit off in my opinion, I personally think Love Tyrant simply lends itself more to the manga medium. I think the pacing just got a bit off when moving from the literary context over to the cinematic context. It happens and isn’t a big deal, just a small gripe. This anime more than makes up for it in quality screen-writing, good voice acting, and a generous helping of comedy and over the top screenplay. I think it’s shaping up to be a solid 6 or 7 out of 10. Watch for sure if you LOVE harems or dating animes, parodies, comedies, or yandere nonsense. 

To conclude, that’s it for now. I haven’t had a chance to go through everything for this season yet, and I’ll make sure I post again if I find something I’d like to recommend. If you have any ideas of an anime I should watch, send me a message. OR, just reblog this and write something like “you should watch blahblah.” 

Thanks so much for reading, I do appreciate it. But what I’d appreciate more than anything is a bit of feedback. If you liked this post, give it a like or a reblog so I know what you guys are interested in reading. Because it’s the only way I can find out if you readers out there like something; save sending me a personal message which I’d appreciate just as much. Do any of the above, or if you don’t like the content then don’t do anything because that gives me feedback too; on what you guys don’t like, etc.

Naturally, following this blog tells me a lot too. So if you’d like to get more of this content, either when I post it or days later browsing through my Critiques section on my blog, give me a follow so you can do so. Thanks again guys, and take care of yourselves; happy watching!  

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Celebrating mother's day by watching nategeo wild’s mothers day stuff. Honestly there are some things in them i don’t like ( namely certain words and phrases the narrator says or humans being in them at all ). Generally what i dislike about most animal/wildlife documentaries which i believe would be way better with no humans in them at all and no one narrating it. So while i sit here and watch this natgeo mother's day special i am also agitated . What is most annoying about these specials is the narrator who keeps comparing animal moms to human mom's/human parents. As well as how they keep going to humans who are in a line of work that is cruel to animals and they seem to be highlighting zoo’s. Zoo’s , aquariums , animal/marine parks and sanctuaries and other places are famous for all being cruel to animals. Not only are some of the animals taken from the wild and never able to go back , when animals are born in captivity and spend their whole lives in captivity they never know what it’s like to be in the wild and truly be a wild animal and live as they are suppose to and never know true happiness.Then you have to consider the terrible diet they are being fed and terrible healthcare they are given , and other factors that make those places all around terrible.Also another annoying thing about this one particular episode is how  the narrator says supposedly humans are related to primates ( which i have read and seen so many times it just gets more annoying ),which i don’t believe at all being how humans are so stupid evil cruel and monstrous that in my mind humans can’t register as being related to any awesome intelligent animals. Also animal moms are amazing , human moms however are not amazing and most if not all human moms are terrible moms/parents who should have never had children. Many human moms cannot raise their children right and do not actually love them . A lot of human moms will also abandon their children. Being that a lot of the human moms who should have never been having children are the people i refer to as being sheep they do a terrible job at being a mom and raise their kid to also be a sheep like their mom. Many of these sheep human moms incorrectly mate/breed because they are convinced humans are monogamous when in fact by nature humans are naturally promiscuous/polygamous . If more people bred the way humans are actually suppose to we would be raised in a harem situation or with a single-mother raising us and no father around. In both ways through the mom stays around , and does not abandon their child. My mom abandoned me and decided she wasn't going to love me and raise me right . So instead she left me with the dad i wasn't suppose to know or have unless it’s a harem situation and even after she left me she was still my favorite parent for years. I was stuck with dad but i feel like he certainly didn't raise me and i mostly raised myself. Now when i’m an adult she wants to try and be a mom when it’s kinda too late. If reincarnation and past lives is actually real then i hope if i’m born a human again in a next life that things will be better and that my life will be a breeze in comparison to how it is now. That i will have the dream mom i wish for and we will have a near perfect little family. Having a sibling or two wouldn't be bad just so long as we had mom , even being raised by mom and her sister or her mom would be great. A actually loving mom who does not abandon me and is my ideal mother is the one i dream about. Sometimes i wonder if the past lives/reincarnation stuff is real did i ask to be human? Did i ask to be born a human? If i did ask then why did i? I wish i was never born a human , i hate being a human in this life so why would i want to be human in the next one? Was i human in my past lives and is being human again now means it’s some sort of punishment for something i did as a human in a past life? Surely being human in the next life is a worse case scenario for me and ultimately i’d like to never be human again. Another thing that has been bothering me is these past lives readings and past lives stuff on this spiritual site called creepyhollows. They have these in your blood readings , means like you get to find that somewhere in your cruel evil monstrous human of a bloodline you might find their is a non-human entity you are “related” to. I don’t even believe humans are animals and that are humans are related to animals so of course i don’t believe something as cruel evil and monstrous as a human could be related to a non-human entity like a demon or etc. Or that a human could have been a non-human being in their past lives , it’s extremely silly to think of grandma as having been a horned owl in her past life or a turtle. With how evil cruel monstrous and stupid she is and how most ppl are i would say that is most likely impossible. Anyway , this is just thoughts and info plus the way i just spent mother's day which included me trying to sleep but failing because it was too noisy. I might watch some mom themed horror movies later if i feel in the mood.

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Thoughts on Steven Universe: All of StevenBomb 5

Steven's Dream

It's cool, Steven. I cry when aliens abduct cows too.

REMINDER THAT GREG IS STILL RICH

REMINDER THAT GREG IS BEST CARTOON DAD

Excited Connie is cutest Connie.

Confirmed: Garnet is worst liar.

Only the first episode in the bomb, and emotions are running hot. (At least Amethyst's enjoying it.)

Estelle's line delivery is the greatest.

Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Force is back!

Korean animation studio! TOO META TOO META TOO META

Boom. Blue Diamond.

This episode's musical score, my God.

Do all the Homeworld ships resemble body parts? Is there a torso ship somewhere? Or a leg ship? Can they all combine into a fucking Megazord?

Next time: Crystal Gems... in SPAAAAAAAAACE!

Adventures in Light Distortion

Pink Diamond has a human zoo?! That is FUCKED up!

I choose to believe Lapis and Peridot spend the whole time making out while the Crystal Gems are in space. Fight me, scrubs. You can't disprove it.

"Space turbulence"? How can space have turbulence if there's no air-- Ohhhhhh. She meant an asteroid field.

Hey, Rubies. We'll come back for you later. ...Maybe.

Time to change the theme song to "We are the Chibi Gems!"

Solution to any problem involving buttons? Push all of them!

WARP FACTOR 10, MR. SULU!

Hope everyone in the audience is wearing their 3D glasses.

Probably Zach Callison's best performance yet.

Best line: "Amethyst, turn into a chair. I need to sit down."

Gem Heist

I can't decide if "Esteban Universidad" is lame or clever as hell.

You're REALLY instilling me with confidence, Sapphy!

Amethysts look a lot like Jaspers. ...Is that racist? ..."Gemist"?

I have a feeling Holly Blue is going to be a waifu for a lot of watchers (if she isn't already).

Sooooo... Holly Blue Agate is like the evil Willy Wonka.

This episode should have been called "Steven's Five".

Scratching at that door, Ruby's like a cat that wants to go outside.

I'm only just realizing this, but Steven is UNCOMFORTABLY comfortable taking all his clothes off.

Oh, great. Greg's gone native already.

The Zoo

OH MY GOD IT'S LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF STEPHEN KING

THOSE FRUIT LOOK LIKE ROCKS OW MY TEETH

THIS IS A CULT

THIS IS A FUCKING CULT

Dammit, Steven, you'll never truly be a man unless you punch your dad.

OH MY GOD YOU GUYS IT'S A FUCKING CULT

And now Greg has a harem. Terrific.

Best line: "I haven't broken this many hearts since I had all my hair."

That Will Be All

Is EVERY Amethyst as much a troll as ours is?

"Hideous off-color Betas"? "Filthy vein of quartz"? DAT'S RACIST, HOLLY!

Aw, shit. Two Diamonds in one room.

AW, SHIT! YELLOW DIAMOND SONG!

Not sure if villain song or not. Either way, it's fucking awesome.

...Holy shit, Blue Diamond can be frightening.

"I don't think anything could spoil this for me!" Well, you SAY that...

WHOA LIGHTNING WHIP

Can the Amethysts, Jaspers, and Carnelian join the Crystal Gems? Please, Crewniverse? Please, Sugar?

OHHHHHH! SNAP, PEARL! GET WRECKED, HOLLY BLUE!

Only the THIRD craziest weekend, Greg? I shudder to think what the top two were like.

Best line: "Famethyst for life!"

[dailykhaleej]

Who is the worst person on the Netflix series ‘Tiger King?’

If ever there was a present that capitalized on America’s love of stupidity, obsession with absurdity, infatuation with superstar and the weird capability to miss blatant egocentric cruelty, it is the Netflix series that has captured the nation’s consideration as coronavirus-necessitated quarantines have change into the new regular throughout the United States.

Yep, I’m speaking about “Tiger King.” 

To be clear, the solely finger I am pointing right here is additionally aimed squarely again at myself. My spouse and I watched over the course of our first two quarantine weeks, and it was, let’s say, an expertise. The series attracts you in with the loopy twists and turns, earlier than too lengthy disgusts you with the actions of the topics and by the finish you’re simply glad it’s accomplished. Then, when you’re a standard person, you’ll spend the subsequent couple of days questioning why you willingly gave up seven hours of your treasured time on this earth watching what these horrible individuals did to one another, and extra importantly, to those fantastic animals who didn’t deserve any of this.  

Mainly, when you haven’t began it, you most likely shouldn’t watch, except you identical to committing hours to a series that makes you hate just about everybody and root for everybody to wind up in jail. In that case, binge away. However, y’know, hold studying.

MORE: Shaq explains his “Tiger King” cameo

Right here’s the Netflix abstract of the present: “A zoo proprietor spirals uncontrolled amid a solid of eccentric characters on this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of huge cat breeding.” This, people, is the kindest use of “eccentric” I’ve ever learn. 

This weekend, I posted a Twitter ballot asking you to choose the WORST person on Tiger King. The 4 choices: Joe Unique, Carole Baskin, Jeff Lowe and Doc Antle. I didn’t embrace an “all of the above” choice as a result of generally in life it’s a must to select. Additionally, Twitter solely offers you a max of 4 choices for a ballot. 

Pointless Quarantine Ballot: Who is the WORST person on the @netflix Tiger King series?

— Ryan Fagan (@ryanfagan) March 29, 2020

There ought to be an “all of the above choice.” Listed below are the 4 contenders, every with three compelling the reason why they’re the worst person on the “Tiger King” series. Warning: Spoilers under.

Joe Unique

Who he is: The title character, Joe Unique (stunningly, not his actual title!) owned and operated the G.W. Unique Animal Park in Oklahoma, the place he owned a few hundred tigers, lions, ligers and different animals. 

Why he’s the worst

1. His reply to any type of monetary bother was to breed extra tiger cubs to promote. He wanted just a few thousand bucks? Breed and promote a tiger cub that’s assured to spend its whole life in a cage or some type of confined space, residing a life that’s nothing like the life a tiger ought to stay. It’s insanely egocentric. 

2. Sure, he’s painted as a sympathetic determine in the final episode — unusual for a man who was simply despatched to jail after being discovered responsible of paying somebody $3,000 to kill a rival — however even other than that complete factor (an enormous factor to put aside), he knew on some stage what he was doing with these animals was unsuitable. Keep in mind in the final episode (we warned you there can be spoilers) when he talked about his two chimps hugging one another of their new dwelling after he saved them in cages subsequent to one another for 10 years?

Yeah, he knew. 

3. Travis Maldonado wasn’t harmless, however he was an addict who crossed paths with Joe, and Joe fed that habit to meth to maintain Maldonado round. Maldonado spiraled right down to the level that he dedicated suicide at the zoo. He was 23 years previous. 

Doc Antle

Who he is: Owns Myrtle Seaside Safari, the place he fees vacationers premium costs to play with tiger cubs, most of them proven off by his harem of scantily clad ladies. 

Why he’s the worst

1. He’s simply the creepiest person on the present — I began to kind “character” as an alternative of “person” as a result of it’s means too simple to neglect whereas watching the present that these aren’t actors enjoying a task, however precise individuals behaving like this in actual life — what with the means he treats the ladies in his life and just about everybody round him. 

2. He, too, breeds large cats for the sole function of getting cash. In the event you can’t have vacationers holding and taking photos with tigers which might be greater than 6 months previous, it’s a must to have a gentle provide of tiger cubs at the facility. Then, they spend the remainder of their lives in cages, or worse, as is insinuated however not substantiated in the present. What’s additionally insinuated however not substantiated are the allegations of rampant animal abuse at his facility, which was raided by the feds in December 2019.  

3. It’s unattainable to get away from the cult-leader means he treats individuals, ladies particularly. He clothes his ladies in subsequent to nothing, pays them subsequent to nothing and calls for they work lengthy hours on daily basis, with out holidays. And he then expects them to be thankful for the alternative to work with him and his large cats. Ugh. 

Carole Baskin

Who she is: Baskin runs Huge Cat Rescue, positioned outdoors of Tampa, Fla. 

Why she’s the worst

1. Let’s watch out how we phrase this. It certain looks like the people who made this series for Netflix assume Baskin had rather a lot to do with the mysterious disappearance of her very rich husband in 1997, they usually make about as compelling of a case as might be made with out precise proof. That’s a fairly vital a part of making a case, although. It ought to be famous that the Hillsborough County sheriff’s division has re-opened the case, asking for individuals who may need leads into the disappearance of Don Lewis. 

2. Even when she didn’t have something to do together with his disappearance, the means Baskin handled Lewis’ first spouse and their kids after Lewis’ disappearance — particularly relating to what ought to have been their share of the inheritance — is nothing in need of horrible. 

3. Baskin has loads of cash in the financial institution — Lewis disappeared as a multimillionaire and did we point out she pocketed the lion’s share of that? — however she chooses to not pay her lots of of workers — sorry, volunteers — that hold her operation going. She admits on digital camera that she doesn’t even trouble to study their names for a few years. 

Jeff Lowe

Who he is: A mid-series entry to “Tiger King,” Lowe was launched as the “angel investor” who would save Joe Unique from his monetary points, however that didn’t occur. 

Why he’s the worst

1. If Antle’s the creepiest person on the present, Lowe is simply the slimiest, most egocentric and conniving person on the present, and that’s actually saying one thing. The dude repeatedly exploited tiger cubs to seduce ladies into threesomes together with his spouse — he carried the cubs in suitcases as much as Vegas lodge rooms to make that occur. 

2. Appears fairly apparent that Lowe arrange Joe Unique to take the fall, with the aim of taking the zoo, for causes which might be too lengthy and intensive to dig into right here. 

3. He’s truly a convicted felon. He has been arrested or charged with home violence and fraud. In response to this report, he nonetheless has 4 lively warrants in Las Vegas for failure to finish standing checks on previous incidents. His home in Las Vegas was raided and marshals impounded the animals they discovered. 

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