#louis the fish confirmed

[twopoppies]

Hi Gina!! First of all, I wanted to thank you and Daisie and everyone else here for the amazing Larry masterlist. I'm a new larrie myself, though I've been around the fandom since 2011 (tho not super closely) when WMYB MV was released. I was deep diving on receipts, and as per usual, I took it all in with a grain of salt and kept all my conclusions rational and unbiased. I just wanna add something you might consider a receipt, connecting to one of the tour receipts ones I’ve read on Daisie’s tags (I dove into both yours and Daisie’s tags lol). This isn't so big and new at all but I thought I'd add. Sorry in advance if I am too vague with this lol

A quick context: I had worked with small event productions here in my country, and had become pretty close with suppliers (tech, security, venue, etc). I got curious about an entry I read from your receipts tag which happened in an international tour here. Anyway, I am pretty close with our security supplier, and I thought I'd check if there were traces of them working with the boys. After a few google search, I saw them with Louis on a video during his tour here - confirming that at least for that show, they did work with Louis. He has been very open to me ever since we met, so when I DMed him about being involved in the show, he enthusiastically answered that they did all 1D-related ones in the country.

Anyway, bottomline, I tried to ask if it's true that Louis was here during Harry's concert because I've kind of heard it somewhere (being the receipt I read from Daisies' account). That’s when he got weirdly super silentl and left me on ‘seen’/‘read’ (which had never happened EVER before). I waited with the chat box open; he se seemed type after a few mins - and then stopped completely. When I realized he (c)wouldn't reply, I didn't push it and said he doesn't have to respond and that I respect if he’s bound by certain contracts. After that, he immediately replied, basically just saying "Thank you" (for understanding, essentially). We just chatted a bit more before ending the convo.

So I guess I'd say it somewhat solidifies that theory in my head because I personally know them, and if there's really something super big they cannot share at all, they WONT. I knew there was something because it was almost comical for me how he suddenly left me on ‘read’. So if it's not a big deal at all he would've shared because we've talked about other works they've done in the past (he was so enthusiastic and shared all the names of the shows they've done with 1D a few mins prior lol) - but when I specifically asked if Louis was with Harry here for his tour, he immediately closed off and stopped replying - and THEN thanked me when I said he didn’t have to reply lol (I didn’t ask anything else, just that exact wording, straightforwardly asking if L was there during H's show, and I didn’t phrase it in a playful or teasing way like I am implying there’s smth gossip-worthy between them I'm fishing out of him)

ANYWAY, I’m not even sure if this is worth posting but I needed someone to share it with and I thought it could be like a backup info for the future hahahaha I am trying to be vague because I do want to protect myself and my (in a way) source (?). But if you need any clarification from me - I’d be open to elaborate more in the dms (I’m rusty with tumblr so I hope I can navigate this properly lol)

Ofc, a part of me wish I could've gotten something, but I also respect them for staying quiet. And even if they did share something big, I might've had second thoughts on sharing bcs I was mainly asking it for my own sanity tbh, knowing that I knew who the security team was lol So I guess my point of sharing this with you is to basically share that the usual NDA thing with H&L, whether as a whole 1D unit before or as solos, is definitely enforced here. That the silence somewhat solidified my belief of other Larry receipts such as 1.) in relation to the Argentinian security confessions, and 2.) the receipts pointing out that those two fly together sometimes in the tours.

Idk if this is worth posting at all, but I just really needed to let it because I feel like I might be getting biased but also not (it was very fishy for me for sure lol). Thank you!

Hi, darling. No, it’s totally worth posting! I agree with you that it says something without saying anything. Are you able to tell me what year you were asking about? Or what country? I won’t post anything you don’t want public.

I’m really glad to hear that people take their NDAs seriously and even if it was from years ago they would still be professional about it.

Thank you so much for sharing this. If you think of anything else you can add, LMK. Or send me a DM. I’ll keep it private. 🩷

[the-last-tsar]

"As she grew into a teenager, the best that the beautiful but poor Princess Alix of Hesse could have hoped for to relieve her from the unchallenging tedium of Darmstadt provincialism was marriage to a minor European princeling. But everything changed when on her first visit to Russia in 1884 (for the marriage of her sister Ella to Grand Duke Sergey Alexandrovich), Alix's third cousin, Nicholas Alexandrovich, heir to the Russian throne, had taken a shine to her. He was sixteen and she was only twelve, but thereafter Nicky, as she would always call him, remained besotted. Five years later, when Grand Duke Louis took Alix back to Russia on a six-week visit, Nicky was still stubbornly determined to win her as his wife. The shy schoolgirl had become a slender, ethereally beautiful young woman and Nicky was deeply in love. But by now — 1889 — Alix had been confirmed in the Lutheran faith prior to coming out, and she made clear to Nicky that despite her deep feelings for him, marriage was out of the question. Virtue prevailed. She could not and would not change her religion, but she did agree to write to him in secret, their letters being sent via Ella as intermediary. The royal marriage stakes at that time were unforgiving to girls who did not grasp a golden opportunity when it presented itself; as one contemporary newspaper observed, 'Love in royal circles is not an epidemic affection'." It seemed that Alix's inflexibility was going to deprive her of the one thing so many of her young royal contemporaries craved — a marriage based on love and not expediency. To a forlorn Nicky there seemed an insurmountable gulf between them and he allowed himself to be temporarily distracted by other pretty faces. For her own part, Alix was enjoying a degree of status back home, as a big fish in the very small Hesse pond."

The Romanov Sisters | Helen Rappaport.

[prouvaireafterdark]

With the whole “Louis is basically trying to commit suicide through this interview.” Do you think … do you think that the interview is Louis’ final attempt to fish Lestat out from wherever he may be and if it doesn’t work then he will accept whatever comes after because what’s the point anymore? … like it’s his finale confirmation of “what’s there to live for?” Lestat really isn’t coming back. Nor Claudia. Armand will be fine with Daniel. There’s nothing else for him to hold onto. Baby boy 🥲

I felt more confident about that before the "love of my life" statement at the end of the season, but now I'm leaning more towards a part of him wanting to have some record of their lives together before he dies because 1) it was real, it happened, and it mattered and he wants their story to live on, even if he doesn't, and 2) if he's going to die and Lestat is still alive, Louis wants him to know that he did love him, very much, even if he could never say it out loud

Also, I definitely think he wanted to lure Daniel to Dubai so Armand would have him when/if Louis died, his "final gift" as it were

[hlficlibrary]

Hello, do you know some really good angst fics with a happy ending ( I already have read all the ones you recommended in your category fic recs :)

Hello, anon! So angst fics are some of my favorites to read, so if you'd like a longer rec, I'd love to make you a part 2 of angst fics...just fill out the suggestion box on the pinned post as that's where I pull all the category recs from. That being said, here are a few more angst with a happy ending fics that aren't on the part 1 list...

Mine Would Be You by @crinkle-eyed-boo

Louis blinks his eyes open, his eyelids fluttering as the room swims around him. He takes several gulps of beer once he confirms that he’s definitely not hallucinating, that the very first portrait Harry Styles ever painted of him is hanging on that wall.

Louis stares at the wall, his heart jackrabbiting in his chest as he realizes that there’s not just one painting of him, there’s five, the portraits lined up like they’re some sort of storyboard depicting the rise and fall of his deepest love. His greatest heartache. A pain that cut him so deep that he left the fucking country, severing all ties with his life in New York, now suddenly surrounding him as if he’d never left.

Fucking shit motherfucker fuck.

Louis returns to New York City five years after he left it – and the love of his life – behind. He didn't intend to see Harry again, but fate has a funny way of pulling them together, whether they like it or not. After making a begrudging truce, they both start to wonder: Would it be so bad if history repeated itself?

Saving Symphony Hall by @helloamhere

“I think I have an idea,” Louis said. Slowly, and reluctantly, but with a growing sense of the inevitable. “God damnit, I think I have a really good idea.���

“Oh christ, that's the problem-solving face,” Babs said. “Last time we saw that face, he sold a company.”

“Wait, what?” Zayn asked.

“Right place, right time,” Louis said. “Also, fuck my life,”

“What?” Zayn repeated. Niall patted his hand.

“I usually just roll with whatever Louis is about to do,” he said. “It’s better for us all.”

“That’s the attitude,” said Louis, “I’ll tell you tomorrow. Tonight, I need to do some research. Zayn, give me your number. I’m gonna save our symphony.”

Consequences by @allwaswell16

Two years ago Harry let his powerful family come between him and the love of his life, something he deeply regrets. Louis has tried to move on from their devastating break up. Sometimes, he even thinks he has. It only takes one moment to freeze them back in time.

An amnesia au

Take It To The Limit by @taggiecb

Louis Tomlinson enjoys the simple life. He has his house, his family, and his friends all in the tiny town of Petty Harbour, Newfoundland. When he isn’t spending the winters plowing out the residents and keeping Liam and Niall company at Payne’s pub, he’s out on the open water doing the one thing that he loves the most, fishing.

Harry Styles is a traveler. He lands in the tiny town to try to find himself. What he finds instead is a beautiful blue eyed man who seems to have everything figured out.

But even a brick house can be damaged by a storm if it’s big enough. Can Louis’ perfect life and their relationship survive the tumult that’s coming?

[samantha-and-her-chaotic-desires]

Due to your recent post:

🖊+ Lacrimosa Ambrose (what a woman <3)

P.S.: Have a nice day! :3

SDFGHJKLJHGFDFGHJKKJH I love you I love you I love you and you ALSO have a nice day!!! <333

HOOOOOOOO BOY I'M GONNA DUMP A L O T OF STUFF :D I'M GONNA GET LENGTHY BUT HHHHHHHH PLEASE BARE WITH ME

DISCLAIMER: Lackadaisy belongs to @lackadaisycats and it is a beautiful animation and web comic, I HIGHLY recommend.

Below The Surface is my 2023 Lackadaisy fic. It will be linked below <3

Lacrimosa Ambrose - The Siren:

FIRST IDEAS:

At first, I wanted to make a villain for Lackadaisy. I was doing this purely for the sake of my Murder Mystery fic Below the Surface (posted here and currently being worked on here!) and I wanted someone who was a REALLY big threat. And so, I created a new mafia-like group: The Rose Brigade. But who would be the leader? I wanted a powerful---and also a plus sized woman in official art I'm making!---who is no-nonsense and irredeemable.

I wanted to originally make her a Bombay cat, but as I looked through more cat options, I decided to settle on a Chartreux cat! They're so pretty!!! Below is an image I wanted to reference, yet alter at the same time.

Her voice claim is very much Lady Dimitrescu from Resident Evil. She has that badass, sultry tone to her that makes me fold over for this queen that can very much kill me.

She was originally going to be redeemed, but I decided "hell no she deserves a whole villain arc that DOESN'T give her a chance to turn good" and I am very much happy with that outcome.

I didn't know WHAT she would be job-wise? I originally wanted to make her an actor, though when I designed and wrote for Silas Tueuse (another Lacka-OC whom I love dearly), I wanted to mix things up, and wanted diversity. So Miss Jazz-Singing-Sensation was born! Her color palette and drawing her dress KILLED ME.

Choosing her name wise, I wanted to allude to Tracy's work, and allude to a villain. So when I was scrolling through the website, I noticed the Lacrimosa poem, and BOOM. Her name was chosen. Last name means 'immortal' in Greek, plus it's a play on the dish ambrosia. :)

FACTS/HEADCANONS:

She owns a jazz lounge, and is a famous jazz singer! The name is TBD, but she gets a LOT of traction there.

While she was from Boston, Massachusetts, she is Latin! She often refers to people as mei deliciae (translated to my darling), and one of her favorite foods is ceviche! It consists of either shrimp or fish, as well as lime, lemon, onion, chili pepper, and cilantro! From my understanding of it, you can dip chips into it and eat it like that. Sometimes you can even avocado in it, if that's your fancy! Below is a photo example.

She is a horrible driver. Horrible. Picture Cruella De Vil but drunk. Sooo yeah, 100x worse.

She has a daughter, but she's distant from her, and she rarely---if never---checks in on her.

She is incredibly narcissistic, but does NOT have Narcissistic Personality Disorder: she does have empathy, though it's hard to tell if she's being genuine or not.

Prefers suits over dresses, but will wear dresses for performances to keep up her professional image. For casual meetings, she wears a dark indigo and dark blue suit with a fedora and a rose pin on her jacket lapel. The outfit accentuates her curves nicely, and I will draw her more in a suit in the future <3

She has a Colt M1911 Revolver that her husband gifted her before he passed. She uses it constantly.

ROLE/PURPOSE/OTHER STUFF!:

She's the main antagonist, and she is the leader of the Rose Brigade. She tries to hide behind a sweet, motherly facade, but she is emotionally and physically abusive to certain people. She is also a bit overconfident in certain abilities.

She had ties with Atlas May, though so far I have yet to confirm or deny if she killed him. So with her relation to Atlas, she slithered her way into trying to manipulate Mordecai, seemingly present as a mother figure towards him while in St. Louis. Ivy gushes over Lacrimosa's singing skills and performances, so her meeting her in person, she's just all giggly. Nonetheless, Lacrimosa is a softie for praise, and can't help but feel slightly more appreciated.

Lacrimosa might be manipulative and a full blown awful person, but she has been taught common courtesy. She knows to be respectful, she believes everyone is equal, and will not discriminate against those who are in the LGBTQ community. However, this does NOT excuse her awful behavior. She is MEANT to be an awful person.

She will ALSO absolutely break anyone who tries to tamper with her. She CAN and WILL call you out on your bullshit.

Her song (if it were 2023) would be Medusa by Kaia Jette!

HHHHHH THIS WAS SO MUCH???? AND THAT'S NOT EVEN IT????? FGHJKHGFDXFGHJ I might add on later

[runningwithfangs]

Vampire Chronicles Book Review/Rant #5

Memnoch the Devil

Alright, this is gonna be long, this book is dense and Anne had me reading too many Wikipedia articles for context. 

I found a couple of news articles (here and here) discussing Anne’s Christianity, she allegedly became one in 1998 and “quit” in 2010 saying “It's simply impossible for me to 'belong' to this quarrelsome, hostile, disputatious, and deservedly infamous group.” I think it’s safe to say this book was her actively quarreling with her faith and belief system. 

(Side note, the last book left us with Louis, Lestat, and David going off to the jungles for adventures, and I was foolish enough to think we’d see that. Why does Anne hate Louis? He was your firstborn Anne! Lestat is the new favorite and David is becoming the second favorite)

So I think Lestat is Anne in this story, going through the journey from non-belief to belief. Lestat like Anne, was never religious, and he didn’t like his family’s fake/superficial faith. His atheism was further confirmed by Marius, who said he’s been around since before Jesus and saw Christianity as one of many cults over time. But now something has happened that forces Anne/Lestat to reconsider. 

At first, when Lestat talks to The Ordinary Man he doesn’t believe he’s Satan, but probably some supernatural being like himself. But then he also says doesn’t love God but hates him, like a lot of people do, because he allows atrocities to happen. (This reminded me of God’s Not Dead honestly, where the premise is that Tarzan is not an atheist at all but is actually mad at God).

Ok, let’s go. So, I like the sympathetic view of the devil, emphasizing his falling. He is a victim of God, hates evil, and doesn’t want to be evil. Memnoch is also behind so much of Christian and Hebrew lore, he’s the one who taught humans metallurgy and weaving (Book of Enoch), he’s the reason humans can get into Heaven, and he’s the reason God took the form of a human in Jesus. This story is both fun in a fanfic sort of way and satisfying in hitting these memorable beats in the Bible (like the temptation in the desert).

The book has a clever take on how God created the universe and set evolution into motion. I know some Christians do subscribe to this interpretation, including my own Catholic mother. It brings physics into Creation too, how energy becomes matter (we all know e=mc^2) because God willed it. Memnoch does a quick course on human evolution 101, from organic molecules on warm soupy ponds to fish stepping on land to warm-blooded mammals to humans as we know them now, and according to him, gaining souls, which is treated here as another step in evolution. This last part is something I haven’t heard from Christians before.

We have a crafty reconning of vampire lore and Christian lore, human souls are spirits, they explain ghosts, poltergeists, apparitions, possession, and most importantly, the spirits that witches can control and the spirit that went into Akasha and created vampires. Just when I think Anne is losing the plot, she brings it all together. I enjoyed this take that brings science, faith, and the paranormal together in a clean little explanation.

Now back to Memnoch, his whole reason for falling is that he thinks humans are special, they have souls and that makes us unique and separate from nature, which makes us holy and thus deserving of special treatment. It seems like many religions also see it that way, that humans are special and apart from the natural world, granting us both privileges and responsibilities. I can see that reasoning, and many humans over all of history have tried to prove that more scientifically, only humans use tools (wrong),  only humans prepare for the future (also wrong), or only humans love and grieve and plot revenge, that’s what sets us apart! But the more we study animals it seems like that’s also wrong. So why are we so determined to set ourselves apart? Lots to think about there. 

Now we get to Jesus, who has decided to die and be resurrected not because that’s what he thinks is cool and good, but because that will fit with the preexisting myths humans have about The Dying God (learn more at Crash Course: World Mythology). That sounds so blasphemous to me, but it’s a pretty juicy take.  

When Memnoch is tasked to find souls that are worthy of Heaven, he finds souls who are at peace with God. These souls aren’t mad at God for the pain and suffering in the world but are grateful to have had the chance to live at all. That’s pretty different from what I was taught would get you into heaven, the rules and beliefs that have to be followed. This feels blasphemous to me too, it seems too chill for Catholics to accept! 

Anyway, Memnoch gets a small percentage of souls up to Heaven, God accepts, everyone is happy, but NOT Memnoch, he wants every soul in Heaven! Even after Jesus’s sacrifice that allows more souls in, it’s not good enough. That’s when Memnoch is dammed to become Satan and rule Hell, his new job is to work on every soul, “tutor them for the Light” so that they can go to Heaven. That’s the job he’s so tired of. He’s also sick of God letting humans slaughter each other in his name and God not doing anything about it, which yeah, I’ve had that though and I’m sure many others have too.

God is painted as clumsy, and arrogant, doing things sporadically, sometimes even for reasons he doesn’t even know or understand, but Memonch argues that even with these “flaws” he’s still God and should be worshipped and glorified for the very fact of his creation. Lestat doesn’t buy it though, and that’s why he refuses to help Memnoch, that and the dying part. I wonder if that’s a struggle Anne was having.

And in the end, it’s left ambiguous as to whether that was really God and Satan or some other preternatural being that made illusions happen. Armand seemed pretty fucking convinced though. I’m not upset about this ambiguity, it’s more fun that way.

TLRD - The mixing of christian mythos with vampire mythos worked out better than expected and I had a fun time reading this! I never thought these vampire chronicles would lead to meating actual!Jesus and actual!Satan but it was a good romp.

Bonus: Chekhov's period blood. Chekhov’s popped-out eyeball. 

Favorites:

Lestat “I’ve been dumped in the swamps myself.” DEAD

Again: Mojo 💗 Kept by a random woman but Lestat visits to play 🥹

The description of heaven, a beautiful chaos of souls, natural elements, and architectural elements all sprouting from one another. It made me think of some of the visuals in Dr. Strange, the mirror dimension, with the city and buildings folding and sprouting from each other. 

Lestat drinking Jesus’s blood!!! WILD. But also not wild if you believe in transubstantiation, right? Christians all over the world drink Jesus’s blood and eat this flesh every Sunday.

Least Favorites:

OMFG all of Roger’s life story. I get that Lestat is making up games to make hunting more interesting, him seeing a victim’s ghost is novel and compelling. Between that, David’s story of the Paris cafe, and the Stalker, we got a good spooky start! But Roger collecting freaky books, wanting to start a cult, becoming a drug dealer, killing his baby momma, his televangelist daughter. . .it just went on and on. We already got his deal in the last chapter! I get the religious themes, but Anne, not everyone needs a 50-page background story.

I have to put the menstrual blood scene here. Just. . .Anne, I have questions. But also no I don’t. I wish to scrub my brain of it. 

Excuse me, Armand just decides to burn himself at dawn?!? 

Smutt:

Memnoch having sex with a stone age woman and cumming so hard that God Himself had to come down to Earth to yell at him about it. Absolutely bonkers. I loved it, no notes. 

I am NOT counting the menstrual blood scene. 

Nonsense Meter:

It’s gotta be a 10/10, but I have a feeling this scale will need to be reevaluated because things somehow get even more bonkers later. A vampire being solicited by Satan himself to help him out in Hell, that’s already a lot, you throw in angel sex, eye-ball mail, and time travel, it’s a lot. *Slaps book,* this baby can fit so much nonsense in it.

Misc:

Lestat (Ch. 9) “I don’t like myself, you know. I love myself, of course, I’m committed to myself till my dying day. But I don’t like myself.” My babygirl 😢

I’ve accepted that Louis is barely going to be around, but when he showed up at the end it was nice. ☺️

I read this book at the same time as I was watching Good Omens S2 and let me tell you these two bible fan fics were getting all scrambled in my brain and sometimes I couldn’t remember what was cannon for either. But also now I can name the choirs of angels, in case of emergency Christian trivia!

[bl-bracket]

Build-a-BL: Antagonist Round 1 Match 9

Confirmed Elements:

Genre: Heist/Detective

Primary Location: Night Market

Director: Aof Noppharnach (He's Coming to Me, Dark Blue Kiss, A Tale of Thousand Stars, Bad Buddy, Moonlight Chicken, Last Twilight)

Screenwriter: Jojo Tichakorn (3 Will Be Free, Only Friends)

Main Actor: First Kanaphan (The Shipper, Not Me, The Eclipse, Moonlight Chicken, Only Friends)

Love Interests: Khaotung Thanawat (2gether, ATOTS, The Eclipse, Moonlight Chicken, Only Friends) & Mix Sahaphap (A Tale of Thousand Stars, Cupid's Last Wish, Moonlight Chicken)

Heat Level: Maximum Heat (Love in the Air, Kinnporsche, Big Dragon)

Side Couple: Milk Pansa (Bad Buddy, Vice Versa, 23.5) & Silvy Pavida (The Warp Effect, Laws of Attraction)

[alarrytale]

I’m in and out of this fandom a lot and last time I fell in I heard about the thing with the Late Night Talking video where Harry has a secret male date and a fake public female date. However I just assumed that was fandom analysis like people calling Louis the fish in the Adore You video. I was today years old when I found out the date was the official secret love interest even confirmed by the actor himself. That’s so insane? How can his solo fandom still eat up his fake relationships when he’s that obvious?

Hi, anon!

Well, you have to really look deep into things in this fandom to understand what's really going on. Most fans don't. I don't know how many people know the actor from the lnt mv have confirmed it? Can't be a lot.

Also you know, heteronormativity, heavy gaslighting and a refusal to acknowledge that your idol is lying to you and is not in fact straight and someone fitting to project your heterosexual fantasies onto is the answer to your question.

[randomwriter5000]

The Chimera: Part Three

Pairing: Nicodeme Savoy x OC (Can be read as Nicodeme Savoy x Reader) Warnings: Accuracies and inaccuracies about the 1920s, Nico getting stitched up, a needle, and use of Google Translate. Word Count: 2,529

Summary: The California Chimera. Born with a genetic abnormality causing her face to be split down the middle. Not only an oddity, but a source of fear for many as she is a notorious gun for hire across the United States. After a near death experience and the death of most of her family, Chimera now goes to the bustling town of St. Louis on a job. Used to other cats eyes looking at her in disgust and fear a new reaction catches her eye. A pair of cats that look at her with curiosity and wonder. One of them being Nicodeme Savoy. Could she be biting off more than she can chew with the Louisianan?

Part Three: Goin' to church

Chapter Summary: With Nico getting seeing the doctor Chimera goes off to confirm some suspicions

A laugh escaped Nico. “Prayin’ isn’t goin’ to help dis.”

Chimera's eyes scanned the streets before she Slammed down on the gas pedal again. “There is a doctor I know. I have cash on me, so you’ll be well taken care of.” With one paw on the steering wheel, she took a stack of bills out of a hidden compartment in the glove compartment with the other.

“What is he? A priest?” Nico laughed, glancing at the thick stack of five-dollar bills.

“Exactly,” Chimera blew through a stop sign before turning down a residential area. The heavy breath next to her made her eyes widen. “Hey, don’t pass out on me!” She slapped his shoulder. “Keep talking! What do you like to do?”

Readjusting himself, Nico’s eyebrows knitted together in slight pain. Yet, his smile was still constant. “Sleepin’ and eatin’ is quite nice.”

A small chuckle escaped the smaller cat as she turned again. “Come on, anything else?” Her smile was strained with nervousness. “Got anyone?”

“Nah,” He shook from the laughter escaping him. “I’m not built for dat.”

“Yeah, me either,” She admitted, scanning the streets. Seeing that they still had a distance to go, Her ears twitched in unease. “What do you like to eat?”

“Fish,” He grumbled. “Cajun.”

“Haven’t had that. It would help if you lived so that you can give me that,” A snicker escaped the taller cats’ mouth before turning down an alley. The car bumped along the bumpy road, aggravating the wound even more. “Sorry,”

Despite the night sky's darkness on the town, the white brick that lined a tall standing church shined. However, Chimera quickly turned into the back of the white church. Stopping the car suddenly in front of what looked like the church's maintenance building. Based on how much smaller it was. Leaving the keys in the ignition, she pulled the parking brake. Jumping out of the car into the chilly air, she helped the tomcat out, who was now relying entirely on her for support.

Banging on the door, Chimera shouted. “John! Mors certa, hora incerta!” {1}

“I heard!” An older Abyssinian cat opened the door and rushed her in. “Get him on the bed. I’ll get everything ready. What happened to him?”

“He was stabbed. He lost a bit of blood.” Chimera explained.

“I can see that,” the Abyssinian remarked.

She didn’t hear any witty remarks from Nico as she got him on the bed. Looking at his face, she could see how he was fighting unconsciousness. “Nico, look at me,” Chimera grabbed his face. “John is going to take care of you, alright?”

Nico laughed as the doctor came over with his tools ready to operate. “You actin’ like I’m dyin’ cher,” He bantered.

“The only thing keeping you alive is the fact that you kept the knife in. The second we take that out, you’ll bleed like a stuck pig,” John turned with gloves on his paws and quickly injected the cat with a needle.

“What’s dat?” He growled, but the injection had already gotten in.

 “To take the edge off.” The older cat answered, putting the needle back into the bag

Nicos' eyes had already begun to close. What felt like minutes was an hour as Chimeras' eyes observed as John took out the scalpel. The blood did begin to gush out like a river. Yet, John quickly stopped the bleeding and stitched the rest up. Nico barely reacted, occasionally moving his head to look around but not coordinated enough to stand.

“How is he?” She spoke up.

“The guy twisted the knife when he stabbed him. That is what caused so much bleeding. However, he is lucky it wasn’t worse,” The Abyssinian spoke, finishing the stitches. “He will be sore however he could be good to return to the Brothers of Peril.”

“He isn’t part of the BP,” Chimera corrected, walking over to see the damage. Her ears went down slightly. It was nowhere near as bad as she thought. Had she overreacted? “How long until he wakes up?”

“An hour,” John answered, looking at the sound-asleep cat, occasionally mumbling incoherently.

She nodded, walking to the door. “I have a few things to take care of,” She opened the door, and the iron smell of blood escaping was refreshing as the midnight wind went through her fur. “I’ll be back soon.”

“What about-“ Before the bronze-colored cat would finish, a stack of bills was tossed at him. His bright yellow eyes widened at the thick stack. “What else do you want?”

“Make sure he doesn’t die for one,” She spoke, looking at her watch. “Also, I need you to see where the Red Snake is.”

The Abyssinian guessed. “You were attacked by them?”

“Not necessary. However, I have a hunch. The last words of my target were that a little birdie told him I was there. That leaves two options: the Brothers of Peril or the Red Snake. I know who I’m putting my money on,” She explained, kicking the loose gravel in front of the shed.

“Are you-“

“Yes,” The black side of her face turned to face him. The jet-black fur blended into the night sky above, leaving only an amber-yellow eye filled with anger. “If he is here. I’m finishing this even if it kills me.”

“Shall I contact Glen?”

“Not now,” She turned back towards the still-running car. “When Nico wakes up, just tell him to rest until I return.”

Peering around the corner, Chimera noted the general lack of gunmen or other cats. Despite this, the eerie silence had the cat on edge. She continued her way to the all-familiar warehouse. Carefully opening the squeaky door, she dashed to the control room, where the glass and blood had yet to be cleaned. Looking around the corners, there were no unsuspecting cats or noises. Huffing, Chimera got up from the floor and began looking through the desk.

She quickly tossed random receipts and tax forms until she found what she sought. A letter torn open with a wax stamp of a red snake barely hanging on. Pulling out the letter, her eyes narrowed as she watched the handwriting tell the target how she was working with Marigold and was after him. However, there was no mention of Nico, making it clear who was the real target.

A sudden movement from the closet made her spin around with a pistol in hand, only for a rat to scurry out and into the warehouse area. Then her ears perked up, tucking the letter into her coat. She began walking towards the closet with her pistol still in hand. Looking around the corner, she noticed that the package was still untouched. It was a good-sized suitcase. Bending down to get leverage, Chimera began to lift, only to realize how heavy it was.

“What the hell is even in here?” She scowled at the bag. After several attempts, she could finally lift and carry the suitcase to the car. Occasionally taking in her surroundings.

Hearing the familiar sound of glass clinking together after shoving the suitcase into the car. Curiosity got the best of her as she unzipped the bag to reveal the stacks of gin tucked neatly into the suitcase. “That explains it,” She rolled her eyes before sipping it back up.

Hopping into her blue car, she sighed, starting up the engine. Driving out of the alley, she leaned her head into her paw, suppressing the rising yawn. Her oddly colored eyes were red from the lack of sleep. However, they were still alert as she looked at the streets. Her eyes widened, seeing a payphone with no one behind her. She lightly hit the brake. Pulling out a paper from the glove box, it had a New York number signed by Glen with the comment ‘call me anytime.’

Shaking her head, Chimera shoved the paper back into the glove box and continued down the lonely streets. A couple minutes passed as she drove the familiar roads back to the white church. This time, going over the bumps carefully. Pulling up near the shed, she hopped out, rubbing her eyes from the sleep gathering. Standing in front of the rickety door, she knocked.

“Mors certa, hora incerta” {1}

Blinking, Nicos' yellow eyes looked around. His head felt as if it had been overtaken by alcohol. Feeling his side, he could feel the heavy bandages and wound underneath that was tender to the touch. Pushing himself up, he rubbed his face from sleep.

“Good, you’re alive,” A deep voice spoke. Turning, Nico could see the tall Abyssinian with his back to him. “Chimera will be back soon.”

“What you give me?” Nico groaned, shaking his head from the drugs.

“A sedative, it helps with blood loss. Your stitches can come out in a week, but if you insist on working, attempt to take it easy,” John spoke as he put a couple of papers into a file. “However, my protest will probably fall on deaf ears if you are anything like Chimera.”

A chuckle came from the injured cat. “Dat her real name?

Johns’ yellow eyes rolled. “Yes, a parent named their child Chimera, which in most religions is considered a demon,” He walked over to the injured cat, looking closely into his eyes. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out some pills. “Looks like the drugs are wearing off. Take some painkillers.”

Not protesting, Nico took the pills and water. “What are you?”

“I’m a priest,” He began sitting on a chair, looking at the clock in the corner of the dusty room.

“A doctor priest?”

Huffing, the Abyssinians glared at the window. “What are you getting at?”

“Straight to point, huh?”

The cat leaned forward on the chair. “I’d rather us not run around in circles as you try to figure out how I am involved or who I am.”

“Well,” Nico groaned, adjusting himself to sit up. “Who are ya then?”

“I’m a retired gun for hire for the Brothers of Peril who had an incline to the medical field. I was also a mentor for them for a time.” The words rolled off his tongue. “I’m also the person you have to thank for living.”

Nicos' ears twitched at the seriousness of the older cat. Funny enough, he kind of reminded him of Mordecai. “Well, thank you, mon ami. How shall I pay you?”

Johns’ eyes narrowed. “Chimera already took care of that,” He looked out the window and began muttering. “I guess I can’t take all the credit. Chimera did get you here alive, which always helps. Tell me, Mr. Savoy. I have heard of your reputation. Why were you working with Chimera?”

Nico looked down at the wound as the painkillers began to work. “Justa’ coincidence,” He answered. However, the older cat didn’t seem pleased with the answer as he pulled a knife out. “Goin’ to kill me? I was planin’ on gettin’ the package, and she knocked me off of my feet,” He elaborated as the doctor twirled a knife in his hand.

The Abyssinian continued as he looked down at the sliver blade. “You don’t find it suspicious that you were shot at and stabbed?”

“Part of de job,” Nico shrugged before lights poured into the shed from the outside.

The Abyssinian got up and walked to the door. “Your savior is back,” He grumbled.

“Mors certa, hora incerta,” Spoke as the door opened quickly to reveal John with his knife. She took a glance at Nico in the background with his typical smirk. “Thank you for keeping him alive and not gutting him.”

“Took all I had,” He allowed the female cat in as she walked over to Nico.

“How are you feeling?”

“Wonderful Cher,” He smiled, taking note of the Abyssinians’ tail swishing around angrily.

Looking back at the older cat behind her, Chimera rolled her eyes. “Good. Where can I take you back to?” Holding out her hand for him to take.

He groaned as he got up from the mattress. “The Maribel Hotel,” He answered. “Thanks doc, for stitchin’ me up,” He waved at the Abyssinian as Chimera guided him to the car.

“Esperarte,” John spoke with narrowed eyes. “Necesito hablar contigo,” His golden eyes bore into Chimeras different colored ones. {2}

“Porque?” Chimeras' head tilted as Nico looked between the two unknowingly. “El no habla Espanol.” {3}

Turning away, the older cat muttered. “Ven aca,” Walking back into the maintenance building, the cat motioned for Chimera to follow him. {4}

The sound of a lighter made her look over her shoulder to see Nico liting as ciergate. “I’ll be back. You can look at the package in the back,” She motioned to the backseat, only for Nico to look at her confused. “Take it as a thank you for shooting that guy,” She chuckled, closing the door behind her.

Walking back into the small maintenance building, Chimera approached the makeshift desk. “Did you already find out some information?”

“Somewhat,” He started pulling out a couple files of burglaries and under-the-counter deals. “The Red Cnake is in Canada,” he handed her a file.

Groaning, Chimera took the file. “Are you sure?”

“My source is good,” He answered, noticing the narrowed eyes of the younger cat. “However, my source also said he will be awhile until he returns.”

“How long is awhile?” She coaxed.

“A year”

Chimera tucked the file into her coat before rubbing her head. “Thank you, John,” Despite the frustration in her voice, she smiled at the older cat.

Feeling another set of eyes on her, she looked out the window to see Nico on the passenger side, who gave her a cheeky smile. Nothing could help the smile that formed on her face. “If that is all, I’ll be off.”

As she turned, John spoke up. “What do you think of him?” John asked while his amber eyes squinted at the grey cat.

“Nico?” She looked at John. “Good fighter, pretty funny, and doesn’t run away in fear when he sees me, so that’s nice,” She answered broadly, only for the older cat to laugh.

The Abyssinians' eyes looked at Chimera. “It is good to have friends, especially after the year we’ve had,” A somber tone overtook the shed. “However, I insist that you watch your back. Things are changing at a fast pace.”

“I know,” Chimera nodded, walking to the door. “I’ll see you around, Crimson,”

Laughing, John got up. “I’m retired. That name is the past.”

“Still can’t forget my mentor’s name,” She smiled softly before opening the door and walking to the car.

“Good talk with the doc?” Nicos’ demeanor seemed to return as he put out his cigarette.

Chimera suppressed her yawn as she hopped into the drivers' side. “Yeah,” She nodded pulling the blue ford out of the church parking lot and began driving. “Everything good in the package?”

“Yeah,” He hung his arm out to the chilly air. “Now, will you let me buy you a drink, cher?”

She could see his smug expression from the corner of her eye, only making her chuckle. “Once you get your eyes checked.”

{1} Death is certain, its hour is uncertain {2} Wait…I need to talk to you {3} Why?... He doesn’t speak Spanish {4} Come here

[raxistaicho]

Are we not Engaged? Part 11.

Eirika paralogue!

Spoilers under the cut.

Looks like this one is based on the SS Endgame. Eirika remembering Lyon is sad :(

Eirika’s paralogue took forever and it’s mostly just fighting because holy shit there were tons of enemies. Guess that’s all you can do with a Sacred Stones inspired map.

Heh, Celine gives Byleth a flower at her A rank bond with him. Nice callback to gifting in Three Houses.

Celine Alcryst A: Alcryst provided Celine special tea leaves from Brodia said to be a sleep aid. She admits her nightmares have only gotten worse due to the war, but Alcryst vows not to let anything happen to Alfred or Diamant. He tries to pull his usual self-deprecating move, but Celine reassures him it’s good to know someone as skilled as him will protect her brother. Both agree to work together to protect their older brothers.

Celine Louis A: She apologizes for leaving the B support so abruptly. She stresses that he doesn’t need to endanger himself for special things for her and that simple gestures are enough to make her happy.

Ivy Hortensia C: Ivy’s happy to have Hortensia back since they’re the only family they have left. It turns out Hortensia and Ivy actually has different mothers. It seems something happened between their respective mothers that Hortensia finds awkward to talk about.

Seadall Alcryst B: Alcryst is a little envious and awe-struck of the experiences Seadall had in the caravan, but Seadall explains that he joined the caravan because his parents died when he was young and he had nowhere else to go. He had difficulty speaking, so the man who taught him how to dance did so so he could express himself, a gesture Seadall remains forever grateful for.

Seadall Rosado C: Seadall asks how Rosado remains so good-looking, and is skeptical when Rosado says he has no particular beauty technique XD

Fogado Yunaka B: He apologizes for dragging Yunaka to a party. She evidently ran off, and she admits she’s uncomfortable being in a crowd for fear that someone might want to kill her. Fogado catches on but doesn’t pry, but he says Yunaka would be able to enjoy life more if she was more trusting. She promises to take it to heart.

Fogado Rosado C: Fogado upsets Rosado when he says that while Rosado is very cute, he’s not the cutest he’s ever seen XD

Fogado Alcryst C: Alcryst wonders how they can be so different, but Fogado says he likes Alcryst just fine, which just upsets him.

Alcryst Saphir C: Alcryst helped Saphir hunt, so Saphir offers to teach Alcryst how to fish. His outlook improves when she offers to teach him how to cook fish as well.

On to chapter 20!

Zephia and Griss are furious that Mauvier and Marni lost two more rings. Zephia even hits Marni when Marni insists Sombron won’t punish them. Anyways, Mauvier’s upset that Zephia already did her magic on Veyle, then she blasts Marni and Mauvier with magic.

Seems I’m fighting Griss next. Fork over Celica’s ring, you feral wretch!

Unlike the cathedral, Alear’s more adamant that they should retreat at the first sign of trouble. There’s no guards. They probably got turned into Corrupted.

Griss flashes Celica’s ring and tries to bait Alear into a fight. It’s a pretty obvious trap but it’s not like we can just run from this.

Holy shit, Griss actually attacks THEN warps in this map rather than the other way around, that’s great! Evil, but great, lol. Issue is he’s on a +avo tile so I probably wanna get him to warp away anyways. Hmm.

Lol this chapter is something else. Thank god I had Corrin on Alcryst and Alcryst had a longbow.

The devs definitely knew how annoying a map like this could be so there’s plenty of terrain to use and though there’s thieves who try to nab treasure and run away, you don’t have to chase them since they have to return to their spawn point to escape.

Griss kinda... loses it when Alear summons Celica. Ah, it seems Alear somehow confirmed they’re Sombron’s kid by purifying Celica. Aaaaaand yeah, this is something people guessed before the game even came out, lol. Like from the moment we saw Red!Alear in promo stuff.

Oh hey Vander, nice to see you still exist.

Ooohhh, I DID notice that Lumera didn’t say the invocation to summon Sigurd way back in chapter 2, but I didn’t really make much of it at the time. I also noticed Sombron said the chants for each ring back in chapter 10 but I thought that was more an ironic echo kinda situation.

More importantly I got Celica back, so who’s the real loser here, Griss? That’s right, it’s you.

Evidently Griss was buying time for Sombron and Veyle to go somewhere.

Despite what Griss said, the party doesn’t just take his word as true. Poor Alear though :(

Evidently Alear dreams in third person lol. Seems Sigurd’s the leader of the Emblems in Marth’s absence.

I guess now that’s the real reason why Lumera pumped Alear full of her Divine Dragon juice: Alear’s not naturally half-blue. Ah. Emblems summoned by the Fell Dragon power can’t talk. So Alear uses the Fell Dragon method but she has the power of a Divine Dragon.

Ah, yeah, Lumera gave Alear her power so she could have the powers of a Divine Dragon.

Again, Alear’s voice actress is top notch. This was actually a pretty sweet scene, I really hope for a flashback or two between Lumera and Red!Alear? We’ll see i guess.

Oh hey it’s Mauvier. Seems he thinks Alear can save Veyle now that he knows she’s Alear’s sister. Sombron’s going to Lythos.

Back to paralogues for a little bit.

Alear calls Byleth “Professor!” in their B Bond, which is hella cute XD

Chloe Louis A: Pretty sweet and simple support, mostly it’s just them being nice one another and giving each other snacks, showing they pay attention to one another’s preferences.

Yunaka Citrinne A: Yunaka talks about how her master fell ill. On his deathbed, he explained he trained her to be his successor and “hired her” to put him out of his misery. Though she had conflicting feelings for the man, she killed him, but then immediately discarded her old life as an assassin. What made Citrinne suspicious of Yunaka was that Yunaka was nosing around in the Brodian assembly, but it turns out she was trying to propose a fund for underprivileged children so nobody had to experience what she did. Citrinne apologizes profusely, but Yunaka reassures her she understands the suspicion. Citrinne still feel terrible and offers to do everything she can to support Yunaka’s attempts with the assembly.

Holy shit, I did not expect Yunaka to turn out to be such a great character!

Alear Ivy A: Ivy had a hard time growing up - Elusia castle was a den of treachery, especially because of her mother. Only her worship of the Divine Dragon kept her sane. She chose to worship Alear initially out of defiance against Elusia, which worshiped the Fell Dragon. Really cute support.

Alear Yunaka A: Yunaka wants to tell Alear about her past. Alear reassures her she doesn’t have to after seeing her struggle. Yunaka thanks Alear, and says she believes she’s found her place in the world at Alear’s side <3

[sofipitch]

☕️ intelligence/emotional capacity of animals (do you think our current understanding over or underestimates which creatures are capable of complex thought, self awareness, etc)

Okay this is something I am super passionate about. So for a long time researchers were in the underestimating category. However I also think some people, like the ppl with the talking buttons are in the overestimating category.

So for the first one science wasn't interested in animal intelligence for a long time bc it didn't seem like something worth studying. Many religions and philosophies will say humans are distinctly special from animals, and I have heard ppl say this a fair amount in biology and psychology classes. Which is just something that annoys me because it is a statement with no backing, and often times the line in the sand of what separates humans from animals will be surpassed by some animal and then ppl will come up with a new one (we've been "beholding a man" for a lot of human history now 🥱). One famous example is when Jane Goodall recorded Chimpanzees using sticks to fish for termites, which was evidence of tool use (considered at the time a unique and defining trait of humans), her mentor, paleontologist Louis Leaky said, “Now we must redefine tool, redefine man, or accept chimpanzees as human.”

However the beginning of a lot of animal intelligence research still involved testing animal's ability to act like humans, such as trying to get chimps to talk and act like humans. The most horrifying example being Gua who was a baby chimp raised by the Kelloggs at the same time as their own human child, to see if they could essentially raise a chimp into a human. I think a lot of studies about whether animals can talk have this issue. Even beloved ones like Koko the Gorilla, her signing is about as scientific as a Rorschach inkblot test, it often requires a lot of interpretation that cannot be confirmed in an experiment. We decided that something we do is the marker for intelligence, but just bc other animals don't communicate like we do or even think like we do does not mean that they aren't intelligent. Some people discount certain displays of animal intelligence as not intelligent bc they are seen as "intrinsic behavior", but we are social animals and count emotional intelligence as a type of intelligence. Is recognizing the emotions of others not intrinsic to social animals?

Each species has their own umwelt, which is the way they experience the world. We can't do some things such as sense electrical activity or see in infrared, inversely animals aren't going to talk or even display intelligence like we do. So researchers will have to get a little creative with their experiments of testing what animals do and don't know by taking a species' umwelt into account. Also somethings are just hard to define, like what is the line in the sand for complex thought? Self awareness also has that same issue. We inherently trust that other humans have self awareness and thoughts because we do. Behaviorists, scientists from a specific field of psychology will say that other people having thoughts or a mind is not something you can test in an experiment so we should not believe in it. You can't say other ppl have a mind bc you do, what if you are the ONLY person who has one (I'm not making this shit up my mentor in grad school was one of these ppl and this shit was unit one of the learning class). Cognitive psychology is the science of uncovering thought processes and while psychology has shifted in their direction, behaviorists still argue it's dumb. So yeah if ppl say that shit about humans you can imagine how hard it is to test in animals.

Anyways, some cool examples of potential complex thought are:

Moray Eels and Groupers working together to hunt: video of moray eel and grouper communicating and hunting together

Ravens can use water displacement to get something they can't reach: video

Irene Pepperberg's studies with African Grey Parrots are basically the best I've seen in terms of using human language to understand animal intelligence. Alex was taught various colors, shapes, material types, and count small thing and can then tell you about certain objects when prompted. What makes her interesting is the method for teaching the parrots was based not on humans but what parrot's umwelt and social behaviors. It was not recorded on camera but Pepperberg says one evening Alex asked her what color he was, implying self awareness: a long video on Pepperberg's experiments experiment comparing parrots to small children

There are also other phenomena observed in the wild such as animals such as apes, elephants, and cetaceans displaying mourning/funerary behavior over deceased animals they knew.

Another thing that people used to say is that humans were the only animals that had culture. Also, now being proven not to be true. I taught an animal behavior class and the textbook had an entire chapter on cultural transmission. Here's a cool video on one form of cultural transmission, whale songs

So, I don't think humans will ever sit down and have a conversation with a chimpanzee like a human, or they'll invent a way for dogs to speak to us in full sentences like the movie Up. However animals are more intelligent than they are often given credit for, there isn't a lot of evidence for animals being stimulus response machines as (especially behaviorists) previously thought.

Some good books if you are interested in the subject:

Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are and Mama's Last Hug by Frans de Waal (he has more books that are probably good but those are the two I've read)

Through A Window by Jane Goodall

Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin

What a Fish Knows by Jonathan Balcombe

Beyond Words by Carl Safina

Inside a Dog by Alexandra Horowitz

The Emotional Lives of Animals by Marc Bekoff

[rabbitcruiser]

National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day 

National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day falls on November 12 and is also known as National Pizza With Everything (Except Anchovies) Day. Pizza is the most eaten — and best liked — food item in the U.S. Each American eats about 46 pizza slices a year. Anchovy is a small fish that usually comes in a can. Pizza fans feel it does not go well with a classic, deliciously topped pizza, since its flavor tends to overpower the more delicate nuances of the ingredients used as toppings. Bring out the chef in you and top your personal pizza with your favorites, minus the anchovy, of course.

History of National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day

Although there is no factual origin of this cod-less Pizza day and people continue to wonder about its origin, it does not mean this day cannot still be celebrated. In fact, if we go into the details of pizza making its way to America, we can find that the first restaurant pizza was made in New York City’s Little Italy in 1905.

But where does the idea of putting fish (anchovies) on the pizza come from? Well, if we go back in time and see what the Ancient Romans did, we would see that they used to put fermented fish on their flat breads. The Greeks had a pie which they called a “pita”, which could have led to the word entering the Roman (later Italian) vocabulary. The recipe stayed around the early days of pizza, and mozzarella was used as the cheese of choice. As pizza became more popular, and people added their own preferences, different ingredients were experimented with, and this is where anchovies crept in as a topping.

Pizza has been described as the favorite meal of Americans, especially since World War II. Since then, there have been different recipes and varieties of pizza, with a wide array of toppings. There always has been a group of people who have ridiculed the beloved pizza with anchovies as topping choice – so much so that only 3 in every 1,000 people would admit to selecting anchovy as a topping of choice. So this day celebrates the mainstream taste regarding pizza.

National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day  timeline

1905Little Italy’s Lombardi Pizzeria Napoletana

The first pizza establishment in the U.S. is opened in New York City by Gennaro Lombardi.

1940sAmerican Soldiers Bring Pizza Home

During the Second World War, those soldiers who fought at the Italian front regularly ate pizza and from there brought the original recipe back to the U.S.

1987World’s largest Pizza

On October 11, 1987, Lorenzo Amato and Louis Piancone make the largest pizza ever — 44,500 pounds — and spread over an area of 10,000 square feet.

2010National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day

Although there is no confirmed date as to when the nation started celebrating this beautiful day, as far as published records go, the first National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day was celebrated in 2010.

National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day FAQs

What kind of pizza is made with anchovies?

This is basically a Napoletana-style pizza where a few high-quality anchovies are added to Margherita pizza.

How long does it take to bake anchovy pizza?

Bake the pizza for about 8 to 10 minutes first, and then add anchovies. Bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted, and the crust is golden brown.

Can you add pineapple slices to anchovy pizza?

For some people, anchovy and pineapple pizza is a heavenly creation because the sweet pineapple cuts through a salty anchovy. But others hate this flavor combination.

How to celebrate National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day

Make a Pizza

Donate those pizzas

Build your own pizza oven and teach others

Create and make pizzas, or have a pizza-making competition for family and friends to share the creativity of each. And turn a blind eye to the one who might slip in that topping-that-shall-not-be-mentioned. Create public awareness by sharing photos of the fun on social media.

Make your pizzas and share them with your local senior centre, group home or some NPO. You could involve friends and family, your colleagues, or members of the community and make this day delicious for people who would not normally get the chance to eat pizza.

Clay pizza ovens are all the rage in the natural building fraternity, so impress those around you and design and make your own. That way, you have a talking and social point, and learn a new skill. You could use it for years to come, making pizza in the authentic way.

5 Facts About Pizza (and Anchovies) Everyone Should Know

The origin of pizza

Pizza is a 37 billion dollar industry

Pizza was delivered in space

Some love anchovies on their pizza

Fisherman prefer fishing at night for anchovy

In the times of ancient Greeks and Egyptians, pizza was a flatbread seasoned with cheese, oil, and herbs.

There are over a million people working in the pizza industry in the U.S., which generates $37 billion every year.

In 2001, a six-inch pizza was delivered to the International Space Station, where Yuri Usachov was the recipient.

0.003% of Americans select anchovies as a topping of their choice on a pizza.

Anchovies shine in the water because of their silvery scales and are easier to catch at night.

Why Do We Celebrate National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day?

It’s our favorite meal

The focus is on the ‘works’

It helps us appreciate those who love anchovies

Pizza is definitely America’s favorite meal — roughly 100 acres of pizza a day or about 350 slices per second, are consumed. So even a funny day that makes fun of a topping, in this case anchovies, is part of what we celebrate daily.

This day is about concentrating on the ‘works’ which point towards appreciating the toppings.  Instead of an average pizza, this day celebrates the effort of selecting gorgeous, mouth-watering toppings and really savoring them.

There are so few true blue anchovy lovers that it may be a good idea to get them to celebrate this day with you — without their fishy love. Then do a turn-around and let them make you a pizza with their favorite topping on it and give it a chance. You may love it and be hailed as a bridge builder across the topping divide in the pizza world.

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[rexaleph]

i'm on interview w the vampire s2 ep6, and i think bc i didn't pay enough attention i am feeling at best mild curiosity. the fish restaurant secret agent man feels heavy handed. claudia, i think by her doomedness, doesn't pull me in and her rises and falls feel constrained by the inevitability, plus are kinda formulaic in general. her paris story is not interesting to me. maybe i resent that she's the dead one out of all of them. disappointingly uncompelled by armand as well, but mybe i should rewatch his moment in ep5. i kinda wanna know what's up there, but whatever. that is my one point of small interest. in s1 louis was the one i liked and was interested in, and he is so insubstantial in s2. that's probably on purpose but i don't have to like it. both he and claudia feel reduced from s1, in strength and agency and like interesting interiority. but again, i didn't super pay attention and kinda watched it in the background and maybe am finding things to confirm my anti-sequel bias where i expect it to be weaker and less sharp, with less to say.

[bigmacdaddio]

New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation:  

On this day lost, but not forgotten. Joseph Peter Colasurdo was born October 18, 1947.  His home of record is Edison, NJ.  He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Specialist 4 (SP4).  His tour of duty began on November 30, 1968.  On January 3, 1969, at the age of 22, Joseph Colasurdo was killed in action..From his sister Delia Landolfi:Joe was the only son of Louis and Lucille Colasurdo. As a child he was always in the woods hunting, fishing, and trapping. He Learned how to swim in the Raritan River. His dog was named Missy. Whenever he took her hunting he always had to carry her across the brook. Missy didn't like to get her paws wet.When he was twelve years old he delivered newspapers. He had many friends and everybody loved him.Joe was Catholic and went to church on Sundays and made his communion and confirmation. He also attended Bible School in the summer.He went to his senior prom and graduated from Edison High School. Joe worked two jobs to pay off his car, a white Chevy.There was an elderly woman who came to his wake. She remembered him because she was walking home from the store one day when the bag of groceries she was carrying broke. Joey stopped and picked up her groceries and carried them home for her. She said that she didn't know Joe but that she remembered how he had helped her.Joey wanted to be a member of the VFW 3117 in Edison, New Jersey.While in the the 79th Engineer Group he helped construct a chapel. He died shortly thereafter at Cu Chi, Vietnam, January 3, 1969. He was 21 years old.Source: NJVVMF, Delia Landolfi.

[bl-bracket]

Build-a-BL: Side Couple Part 1 Round 1 Match 6

Confirmed Elements:

Country of Origin: Thailand

Genre: Heist

Secondary Genre: Detective

Primary Location: Night Market

Director: Aof Noppharnach (He's Coming to Me, Dark Blue Kiss, A Tale of Thousand Stars, Bad Buddy, Moonlight Chicken, Last Twilight)

Screenwriter: Jojo Tichakorn (3 Will Be Free, Only Friends)

Main Relationship: Throuple

Main Actor: First Kanaphan (The Shipper, Not Me, The Eclipse, Moonlight Chicken, Only Friends)

Love Interests: Khaotung Thanawat (2gether, ATOTS, The Eclipse, Moonlight Chicken, Only Friends) & Mix Sahaphap (A Tale of Thousand Stars, Cupid's Last Wish, Moonlight Chicken)

Heat Level: Maximum Heat (Love in the Air, Kinnporsche, Big Dragon)

[unheald]

it would honestly be remiss for him to not admit that a big part of him had wanted to meet the infamous lestat de lioncourt. of course, having interviewed louis, he had heard quite a lot about lestat - that was perhaps an understatement - but it had of course sparked even more of a curiosity in daniel. so when lestat approached him? he jumped at the chance to get his side of the story.

and admittedly, at first, he couldn't help but just watch the vampire, almost marvelling. part of him still hadn't gotten over his whole fascination when it came to vampires... call him foolish, he knew he should probably be afraid, but he wasn't. and every word that louis had fed him had only fuelled his interest.

" so you read my book, then? " question came with a somewhat prideful smile - because of course he was taking the opportunity to fish for that confirmation. " and well, it'd only be fair to get your side, wouldn't it? louis certainly had a lot to say about you. "

@unheald hearted for a starter ( daniel & lestat )

this was only fair. lestat would come to tell himself repeatedly, telling his side of the story it's what any sane person would do, the vampire confirmed to himself within his head. his thoughts already a flutter of where to start; how to continue ( and he hadn't even started yet ). and yet, the claw-like nails of the vampire's would curl into the side of daniel's couch, nerves or something else; because clearly lestat does not get nervous.

"it's about time you asked for my side." although, asked was put lightly; lestat had instantly searched out daniel, the exact same person louis had spoken to.