#modernmissbennet

[parkersrevenge]

The Outsiders is Gay(tm), an academic study:

Some of these quotes are 100% serious and meant genuinely, especially in regard to Dally and Johnny. Other quotes are absolutely us being pedantic, entirely because of how much of a hissy fit Hinton threw for the mere suggestion that there is a possible queer reading of this book. So if some of these seem like reaches… they are, and that’s what makes it so much fun.

Chapter 1:

WHEN I STEPPED OUT into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home. (Paul Newman, a bisexual icon.)

I have light-brown, almost-red hair and greenish-gray eyes. I wish they were more gray, because I hate most guys that have green eyes, but I have to be content with what I have. (Ponyboy has a type.)

Darry is six-feet-two, and broad-shouldered and muscular. He has dark-brown hair that kicks out in front and a slight cowlick in the back--- just like Dad's--- but Darry's eyes are his own. He's got eyes that are like two pieces of pale blue-green ice. They've got a determined set to them, like the rest of him. He looks older than twenty--- tough, cool, and smart. He would be real handsome if his eyes weren't so cold.

Soda is handsomer than anyone else I know. Not like Darry--- Soda's movie-star kind of handsome, the kind that people stop on the street to watch go by. He's not as tall as Darry, and he's a little slimmer, but he has a finely drawn, sensitive face that somehow manages to be reckless and thoughtful at the same time.

Soda merely cocked one eyebrow, a trick he'd picked up from Two-Bit.

“I'd just as soon tease a full-grown grizzly” (The biggest and best reach of all.)

They came running toward us now--- four lean, hard guys. (They were hard, guys.)

Steve Randle was seventeen, tall and lean, with thick greasy hair he kept combed in complicated swirls. He was cocky, smart, and Soda's best buddy since grade school.

(The entire description of Dally that lasts three paragraphs.)

If it hadn't been for the gang, Johnny would never have known what love and affection are.

Dallas lit a cigarette and handed it to Johnny. (Historically a queer symbol, just saying.)

Two-Bit cocked an eyebrow. "Nice-lookin' bruise you got there, kid." I touched my cheek gingerly. "Really?" Two-Bit nodded sagely. "Nice cut, too. Makes you look tough."

I can understand why Sodapop and Steve get into drag races and fights so much, though--- both of them have too much energy, too much feeling, with no way to blow it off. (Heh.)

In a moment his breathing was light and regular. I turned my head to look at him and in the moonlight he looked like some Greek god come to earth. I wondered how he could stand being so handsome. (Why would you even think that?)

Chapter 2

I felt my ears get hot. Two-Bit or Steve or even Soda would have gone right along with him, just to see if they could embarrass the girls, but that kind of kicks just doesn't appeal to me. I sat there, struck dumb, and Johnny left hastily to get a Coke.

I grinned with pride--- I don't think I look one bit like Soda, but it's not every day I hear Socs telling me they think my brother is a doll.

Dallas scowled for a second. If it had been me, or Two-Bit, or Soda or Steve, or anyone but Johnny, Dally would have flattened him without a moment's hesitation. You just didn't tell Dally Winston what to do… But Johnny was the gang's pet, and Dally just couldn't hit him. He was Dally's pet, too.

It had taken more than nerve for him to say what he'd said to Dally--- Johnny worshiped the ground Dallas walked on, and I had never heard Johnny talk back to anyone, much less his hero.

I looked at Two-Bit admiringly. He sure put things into words good.

"Get Johnny some, too. I'm buyin'," he added as Johnny started to reach into his jeans pocket.

I don't like to go on weekends because then there is usually a bunch of girls down there flirting with Soda--- all kinds of girls, Socs too. I don't care too much for girls yet. Soda says I'll grow out of it. He did. (COME ON.)

I quit worrying about everything and thought about how nice it was to sit with a girl without having to listen to her swear or to beat her off with a club. I knew Johnny liked it, too. He didn't talk to girls much. Once, while Dallas was in reform school, Sylvia had started hanging on to Johnny 32 and sweet talking him and Steve got hold of her and told her if she tried any of her tricks with Johnny he'd personally beat the tar out of her. Then he gave Johnny a lecture on girls and how a sneaking little broad like Sylvia would get him into a lot of trouble. As a result, Johnny never spoke to girls much, but whether that was because he was scared of Steve or because he was shy, I couldn't tell. (Harold, he’s gay.)

Chapter 3

Dally--- wild, cunning Dally-

I looked at their clothes and realized for the first time that evening that all I had was a pair of jeans and Soda's old navy sweat shirt with the sleeves cut short. (Fashion.)

Two-Bit took a long drag on his cigarette, Johnny slouched and hooked his thumbs in his pockets, and I stiffened. (Heh, pt. 2.)

I only wanted to lie on my back under a tree and read a book or draw a picture, and not worry about being jumped or carrying a blade or ending up married to some scatterbrained broad with no sense. (He just wants to deal with normal stuff, not weird stuff like gang violence and women!)

"Shoot," I said, startled out of my misery, "you got the whole gang. Dally didn't slug you tonight 'cause you're the pet. I mean, golly, Johnny, you got the whole gang.

Chapter 4

"You could use a bath, greaser. And a good working over. And we've got all night to do it. Give the kid a bath, David."

Bob, the handsome Soc, was lying there in the moonlight, doubled up and still. (He’s dead, Pony. You don’t need to describe his looks right now.)

I knew Buck, and the only way you could get anything from him was to bully him. I guess that's why Dallas could handle him so easily, although Buck was in his mid-twenties and Dally was seventeen.

He appeared in a few minutes, clad only in a pair of low-cut blue jeans, scratching the hair on his chest. (Fashion, pt. 2)

It would be a miracle if Dally loved anything. The fight for self-preservation had hardened him beyond caring. (IMPORTANT)

"Oh, shoot, kid"--- Dally glanced contemptuously over his shoulder--- "I was in the bedroom." He suddenly stared at me. "Glory, but your ears can get red, Ponyboy."

Dally walked us back to the door, turning off the porch light before we stepped out. "Git goin'!" He messed up Johnny's hair. "Take care, kid," he said softly. (He’s in love. Source: Chapter 10.)

I stretched out and used Johnny's legs for a pillow.

"I'm sorry. Why didn't you wake me up?" "That's okay. I didn't want to wake you up until I had to."

"I guess I look okay now, huh, Johnny?" He was studying me. "You know, you look an awful lot like Sodapop, the way you've got your hair and everything. I mean, except your eyes are green." "They ain't green, they're gray," I said, reddening. "And I look about as much like Soda as you do." I got to my feet. "He's good-looking." "Shoot," Johnny said with a grin, "you are, too."

Chapter 5

I pushed off Johnny's jeans jacket, which had somehow got thrown across me…

I propped myself on my elbows and grinned up at him. "Hey, Johnny. Fancy meetin' you here." He looked down at me over a big package. "I swear, Ponyboy, you're gettin' to act more like Two-Bit every day." I tried unsuccessfully to cock an eyebrow. "Who's acting?" ( ಠ◡ಠ )

"A paperback copy of Gone with the Wind! How'd you know I always wanted one?" Johnny reddened. "I remembered you sayin' something about it once. And me and you went to see that movie, 'member? I thought you could maybe read it out loud and help kill time or something."

"Things have been happening so fast..." I put my arm across his shoulders to warm him up

He slumped down beside me. "I didn't mean it like that, Ponyboy. Don't cry, Pony, we'll be okay. Don't cry..." I leaned against him and bawled until I went to sleep.

I woke up late that night. Johnny was resting against the wall and I was asleep on his shoulder.

That was the first time I realized the extent of Johnny's hero-worship for Dally Winston. Of all of us, Dally was the one I liked least. He didn't have Soda's understanding or dash, or Two-Bit's humor, or even Darry's superman qualities. But I realized that these three appealed to me because they were like the heroes in the novels I read. Dally was real. I liked my books and clouds and sunsets. Dally was so real he scared me.

One morning I woke up earlier than usual. Johnny and I slept huddled together for warmth

"You know," Johnny said slowly, "I never noticed colors and clouds and stuff until you kept reminding me about them. It seems like they were never there before." (Literally a cliché from every Disney movie ever made.)

Johnny shrugged. "Yeah," he said with a sigh. "I guess we're different." (!!!)

"Hey, Ponyboy!" He grinned down at me. "Or should I say Sleeping Beauty?"

Chapter 6

"Johnny," Dally said in a a pleading, high voice, using a tone I had never heard from him before, "Johnny, I ain't mad at you. I just don't want you to get hurt. You don't know what a few months in jail can do to you. Oh, blast it, Johnny"--- he pushed his white-blond hair back out of his eyes--- "you get hardened in jail. I don't want that to happen to you. Like it happened to me..."

Chapter 7

Darry and Sodapop were in the pictures too; Jerry Wood told me that if Sodapop and Darry hadn't been so good-looking, they wouldn't have taken so many. That was public appeal, he said. (Everyone has a hard-on for Darry and Soda.)

They slammed the door, of course, and Two-Bit came running into the kitchen. He caught me by the upper arms and swung me around, ignoring the fact that I had two uncooked eggs in my hand.

"Hate to tell you, buddy," Steve said, still flat on the floor, "but you have to wear clothes to work. There's a law or something."

Steve followed him and in a second there was the general racket of a pillow fight. (Why would you follow your naked friend into his bedroom?)

Chapter 8

"Tuff enough," he managed, and by the way his eyes were glowing, I figured Southern gentlemen had nothing on Johnny Cade.

I knew Johnny understood what I meant. We had always been close buddies, and those lonely days in the church strengthened our friendship.

Chapter 9

Darry had on a tight black T-shirt that showed every muscle on his chest and even the flat hard muscles of his stomach. (Fashion, pt. 3.)

"Welup," Two-Bit said cheerfully, cocking an eyebrow, "I see we are in prime condition for a rumble…

“That big guy with y'all, you know him pretty well?"

Then Paul said, "I'll take you," and something like a smile crossed Darry's face. I knew Darry had thought he could take Paul any time. (I bet he could…)

Steve lay doubled up and groaning about ten feet from me. We found out later he had three broken ribs. Sodapop was beside him, talking in a low steady voice.

Several people yelled at us, I think because we were pretty racked-up looking, but Dally had nothing on his mind except Johnny…

Johnny's eyes glowed. Dally was proud of him. That was all Johnny had ever wanted.

Dally swallowed and reached over to push Johnny's hair back. "Never could keep that hair back... that's what you get for tryin' to help people, you little punk, that's what you get..."

"Damnit, Johnny..." he begged, slamming one fist against the wall, hammering it to make it obey his will. "Oh, damnit, Johnny, don't die, please don't die..." He suddenly bolted through the door and down the hall.

Chapter 10

How can I take it? I wondered. Dally is tougher than I am. Why can I take it when Dally can't? And then I knew. Johnny was the only thing Dally loved. And now Johnny was gone.

Steve stumbled forward with a sob, but Soda caught him by the shoulders. "Easy, buddy, easy," I heard him say softly, "there's nothing we can do now."

Chapter 11

Yeah, he was good-looking even then, with a grin that reminded me of Soda's, a kind of reckless grin. He had been a handsome black-haired boy with dark eyes--- maybe brown, like Soda's, maybe darkblue, like the Shepard boys'. Maybe he'd had black eyes. Like Johnny. I had never given Bob much thought--- I hadn't had time to think. But that day I wondered about him.

I knew he liked to pick fights, had the usual Soc belief that living on the West Side made you Mr. Super-Tuff, looked good in dark wine-colored sweaters, and was proud of his rings.

Chapter 12

You know a guy a long time, and I mean really know him, you don't get used to the idea that he's dead just overnight. Johnny was something more than a buddy to all of us.

It was too vast a problem to be just a personal thing. There should be some help, someone should tell them before it was too late. Someone should tell their side of the story, and maybe people would understand then and wouldn't be so quick to judge a boy by the amount of hair oil he wore. It was important to me.

[ice---queen]

modernmissbennet replied to your quote:“Hawthorne just sat there, looking at them from behind his beard.”             

wait from reading your tags was he talking about that day on monument mountain cause ????.....Hawthorne didn't even have a mustache yet then

Well, the little tag rant is about that yes, but that's an earlier chapter. The quote itself is about a dinner at the Saturday Club, which I think took place in 1861 or 62, although Hoyt doesn't really make it clear.

[unified-multiversal-theory]

reblogging for christopher lee and ian mckellan in a golf cart

people in period clothing doing modern things is my aesthetic

[historyiguess]

okay so im going to reread anne of green gables, because I read it once about 8 years ago and my perspective on the book has changed, like I understand the context more I suppose. Like when I read it when I was 10 I was like wow this is some fun imaginative troublesome girl, me now OHHHH SHIT THIS IS SOME RADICAL FEMINIST SHIT OMG (well i mean not exactly but in the context of when it made it was kind of radical). And ive been meaning to reread it for a while. So yeah I’m going to blog my thoughts as I read it and stuff about it. So if you dont want to see it that blacklist the hashtag #anne gg thoughts

[sonofhistory]

Anyways! It is another year and this is my New Years video (that I tried to do last year)! Thank you for this year and any that will come after, it is greatly appreciated. This video is to bring attention to some mutuals that I really appreciate/deserve more credit! Happy holidays!

Mentioned: @deartotheheart, @teamputvedev, @marq-de-laf, @modernmissbennet, @nathanhales, @dandy--darling, @klaudiart, @1776andmylife, @gettallmadge, @parkersrevenge, @kosciuszkovevo, @generalham, @revolutionary-pirate, @skywing206, @ploddingthroughthepresidents, @umbrellabirds, @iafayettes and @sunshineapollo !

ALSO: if I could edit this video I would of added @tiny-robespierre and I am so sorry I didn’t!!

Have a wonderful day/night wherever you are!

[spinnin-burnice]

Got tagged by @bountyofthepast I love youuuuu!!!

The rules are:

-post the rules

-answer the questions given to you by the tagger

- write eleven questions of your own

-tag eleven people

1. Favorite historical fiction novel? ‘The Glorious Cause’ by Jeff Shaara

2. Who is historical role model and why? George Washington because he is an imposing, charismatic figure and will not back down from a fight.

3. Wellington or Napoleon? Napoleon because he was a genius little Emperor until he wanted to take over Europe. 

4. List three interesting talents that you have. My art, my gaming skills and my computer knowledge

5. Favorite song? ‘I Am the Best’ by 2NE1

6. Favorite historical pairing (ship) and why? Washette because Lafayette cuddling Washington is adorable X3

7. What is your current desktop or phone background? A mecha gear robot

8. What is your dream job? Working at Microsoft

9. Favorite monarch and why? Frederick the Great because he was an absolutely amazing ruler. Old Fritz was a tough cookie

10. Favorite historical fashion trend? The tricorn hats 

11. Favorite current world leader and why? President Vladimir Putin because he doesn’t take crap from anyone.

My Questions

1. Favorite historical period and why?

2. Favorite historical naval officer and why?

3. Catherine the Great or Peter the Great?

4. Favorite holiday?

5. Favorite historical painting?

6. Where would you like to visit in the future?

7. Favorite historical battlefield?

8. Favorite historical relic?

9. Favorite country and why?

10. Favorite historical movie portrayal?

11. Are you a cat person or dog person?

I tag: @deladova @ushistorytrash @modernmissbennet @yrobdientservnt @cupric-solution @tiny-robespierre @gilbertwashington @tiggidou @laf77 @marq-de-laf @teamputvedev

[opposumrave]

Thanks @verseofthedead

Ten things about me:

1. Self taught pianist since the age of 10

2. I quietly research the occult

3. Lived in 10 places

4. I am in search for a small measure of peace some are lucky enough to find

5. Life has not been the same since my DMT release/ brain freak out in 2016. Sense of self and memories have been hard to hold since then. But I've been given radically new perspectives on life in exchange

6. I am allergic to cats but I still rub my face on them.

7. I work in historic houses and love each one for different reasons

8. Ralph Waldo Emerson is my hero

8. I love the moon

9. I drive to Vermont and Recently Upstate New York up on occasion to collect myself these days

10. I try hard to help everyone I can

I nominate @bloodthirstypandasfromthesky , @omnia-unum and @modernmissbennet

And also @attentiondeficitohlookasquirrel

[parkersrevenge]

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Historical Fancasting: Paul Dano as Alonzo Cushing

[violentfille]

Gilbert Blythe: He materializes in misty forests, slays dragons, fends off bullies with his raspy voice and makes Anne nervous in the best way. For someone with such casual grace, it is unbelievable how adorably awkward he is with Anne. @jennifercarolyn @modernmissbennet

[jynkiess]

I got tagged in something!!! YA!!! Thanks @cornholius!!! I just LOVE getting tagged in these things!! And wouldn't you know I just got tagged in this for my other blog too!!

name: Jennifer nicknames: Jenna, Bottlecap (cause I hoard those Coke Bottle Caps to enter for points ahaha) zodiac sign: LiBRUH height: 5'3" (I think??) nationality: American favorite fruit: Watermelon!! favorite season: Spring! favorite book: Oh gee, right now it's Regarding the Fountain by Kate Klise! favorite flower: Marigold! favorite color: Purple favorite animal: Jackalope (They're real, and I almost have proof) coffee/tea/hot cocoa: Hot Cocoa!!! average sleep hours: 8-9 (Big fan of Sleeping) cat or dog person: Cat favorite fictional character: Oh gosh, I don't have just 1!! But I guess right this second Sabrina from the Sabrina the Teenage Witch comics and Jyn Erso (obviously) number of blankets you sleep with: 1, but I have a sheet as well blog created: May 16th 2013 number of followers: I'm fluctuating right now between 465 and 472??? For some reason??? Weird??? random fact: When Shadowcat and Collasus first became a couple in the comics they were immensly controversial because of the age difference between the two characters, but have still continued to be one of the most consistent couples in the Marvel universe tag 20 users: 20??? I'll see what I can do! Imma tag @summerinavonlea @crazymusings @apulseinthepages @modernmissbennet @dottydaydreams @history-goddess @raccoonhandler @toosmallortootall @bittersweetnana @dying-suffering-french-stalkers @mistargraves and @flashbackthefuture!!

[sonofhistory]

presley, who are your favorite mutuals? need more history blogs to follow :)

I really do not know how to find out who my mutuals are! However here is a list of some blogs:

Best/favorite history blogs: @marq-de-laf, @parkersrevenge, @revolutionary-pirate, @iafayettes, @breakfastautocrat, @teamputvedev, @modernmissbennet, @ploddingthroughthepresidents, @wittyhistorian

Other history blogs:  @tiny-robespierre, @nathanyale, @lees-miserables, @john-andre 

Some mutuals/friends: @asexualtallmadge, @mydearjack, @skywing206, @sunshineapollo, @kosciuszkovevo 

[spinnin-burnice]

20 questions tag

Tagged by @1776dorks. Thank you so much X3 <3

Name: Jane

Nickname(s): Doctor Hu (or Agent Hu) hehe

Zodiac: Aquarius

Height: 5′1′’

Sexuality: Straight

Nationality: Chinese-American

Favorite fruit: Peach, cherry, strawberry

Favorite season: Summer or Spring

Favorite flower: Rose

Favorite scent: Minty coolness

Favorite color: Electric blue, pink

Favorite animal: Ocelot 

Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate: Does Iced Coffee count?

Average hours of sleep: > 6 hours

Favorite fictional character: Daenerys Targaryen, Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, Arya Stark, Ser Jorah Mormont, and Gendry Baratheon (GoT geek 4 life)

Number of blankets you sleep with: 1

Dream trip: Road trip across Europe

Blog created: 2 years ago I believe

Tag: @historival @modernmissbennet @sonofhistory @mutually-assured-determination @tallmage @hismajesty-kinggeorgeiii @deladova @mydearjack @asexualtallmadge @teamputvedev and anyone else who wants to do it X3

[historyiguess]

Hey so I love your blog and I'm a history nerd trying to find more blogs with lots of history posts, more specifically blogs focusing on the american rev or the victorian era, but history in general is great. Do you have any blog recs that fit the description? Thanks :)

DISCLAIMER: I tagged A LOT of people on this post I don’t actually know, so if you were tagged I’m sorry for bothering you, please just ignore this

Okay so, for blogs that post a lot of informative history stuff and post nearly just history stuff that I follow and recommend (I STRESS THIS BECAUSE THERE ARE LOTS OF OTHER BLOGS THAT I RECOMMEND THAT DON’T FIT THIS DESCRIPTION)  here are some to check out in no particular order  @sonofhistory  @ushistorytrash @john-andre @john-laurens @beau–brummell @runawayforthesummer @modernmissbennet @foundingfatherquotes @ciceroprofacto @ploddingthroughthepresidents @1776andmylife @slutshame-alexanderhamilton

I think that is most of them, most of these are mostly or reblog a lot american rev stuff (I had no idea I was following so many, there were some I left off because they reblog more of a mix of things) but not all of them. There are also A LOT of other really good blogs that I do recommend, just that were not what you specifically asked for. Also again, I’m sorry for bothering anyone who was tagged in this with a notfication *sweats*

[coffeeandirony]

Anne episode 5

I know everyone’s been anxiously waiting for this to come out. I was able to watch it last night using a VPN for the Canadian website that airs it, but for everyone else, I have a torrent link

HERE Copy and paste the url because it doesn’t seem to work correctly with the Tumblr redirect.

@bellarkedinosaur @thorinsexyshield @modernmissbennet @windy-poplars

It still doesn’t seem to be out on streaming sites. 

Share and release people from their agony!

(PSA to any government agency that would somehow find this: I do not, of course, torrent, download, or illegally obtain anything. I was simply sharing a link :D)

[parkersrevenge]

Even more matching icons for you and your loved one, Melvorne edition.

[peremadeleine]

@modernmissbennet’s stays post is getting some pretty ignorant responses, and I just have to make some points again, because eighteenth-century underwear didn’t work the way Tumblr clearly thinks it worked. 

Women in the XIX weren't active as Emma wanted to be. She is riding a horse "at full speed" in that dress. Go on, try to do that in a corset in which you can barely breath.

YOU. CAN. BREATHE. IN. STAYS. Especially properly-laced ones, which didn’t need to be tightly-laced at all, just tight enough to support your back and chest. Can you breathe in your bra? I hope so! Jesus Christ. I’d love to summon Abigail Adams’ ghost and ask her if she had difficulty breathing for most of her life.

Also, yeah, plenty of eighteenth century women rode horses “at full speed,” I can guarantee it. And they also did a lot of other “active” things just like women today do. They ran businesses and farms, raised children, cooked and cleaned, walked and danced and rode horses and hunted...

Women wore stays in elegant situations… they wore boots when going around the city. Whatch the 1995 version of pride and Prejudice and you’ll se Elizabeth wearing boots outside a LOT.Do your researches 💙

“Elegant situations.” No. Women wore stays to do everything. Not only did stays support the weight of a woman’s dress (whether formal or informal), they also offered some support and protection in the face of the back-breaking labor--especially in the kitchen, in which the average eighteenth-century woman as lifting extremely heavy iron pots. I’ve picked those pots up before in my museum work, and that’s when they were empty. Not something you’d want to do regularly without something to brace your back! They didn’t have bras. Stays were their version of supportive undergarments, and middle- and lower-class women’s were often sleeveless to give them full range of motion. They were not restrictive.

Also, lols, getting your information from an Austen--whose time period was Regency, not 18th century, anyway--film (even a good one) and then chiding OP to “do her research” is pretty great...

Plus, who brought up boots...?

Stays and corsets have become symbols of female oppression in Hollywood, ones that prevented women from doing something as simple and vital as breathing--but that doesn’t make it true. Maybe some women would’ve happily shed them in the eighteenth century, but for the rest they were supportive undergarments. I mean, some women are comfortable going without a bra, too--but I know I’m not, because I need the support. And to a lot of women--women who labored every day, who worked hard in their kitchens for hours, who did farm work and raised children--stays were literally necessary.

And one last thing. This isn’t a competition, nor does it need to be, but if it was, Ella (of Cinderella) does way more hard work (on-screen at least) than everyone’s favorite dreamy little bookworm Belle. In terms of “activity,” she does a lot more than ride a flipping horse “at full speed”.