#no this is actually so iconic woww

[autism-corner]

waugh ive remembered....

[ashxketchum]

I only recently got into Opticshipping and I need to get this out of my system: what if, in the final episode of MPM, all travel companions meet up in Pallet town. While everyone is socializing, Cilan asks Brock if they can have a talk in private. Once away from the crowd, Cilan starts off talking about how he realized he has feelings for Brock and how he doesn't want to keep any secrets though also doesn't want their friendship to suffer. He's becoming more nervous (because he "knows Brock is a ladies man" and "probably not interested" and keeps on talking, despite Brock trying to interrupt him multiple times. Eventually, Brock gives up and just kisses him to shut him up.

Feel free to add on to this :p

Oh WOWW, can't believe that you just got into Opticshipping and came up with that???

Thank you so much for dropping by with this, it really made my day!

Quite an ideal confession scene for these two, I've always hc'd Cilan being the first one to realise the feelings and also make a move so I can totally see this as how it goes down. And after the kiss, Brock would be confused for DAYS as to why he enjoyed it so much and is he truly attracted to women, or rather only attracted to the idea of being in love with women, but eventually ends up ignoring Cilan the entire time he's trying to figure things out. Cilan, heartbroken and on a mission to fix his feelings decides to tag back along to Unova with Burgh and Brock finds out about this and misunderstands this as Cilan choosing Burgh. The thought of losing him to someone else helps light a bulb in Brock's brain about how he might actually like Cilan as more than a friend, queue an iconic Airport Chase & Confession scene and then they live happily ever after once Ash officiates their wedding.

[allthingslinguistic]

Woww, this takes me back. Did you know I actually wrote my undergraduate honours thesis on the linguistics of Goncharov names and the evolution of their fandom ship name variants? As we all know, Goncharov ship names went through three eras: the slash era primarily on Usenet, as in Katya/Sofia (as contrasted from Katya&Sofia, the smaller group of fans who preferred to write fic about them in a non-romantic context), the ship name era primarily on LiveJournal, as in Fruit Standers (after the iconic fruit stand scene), and the smush name era primarily on early tumblr, as in Katfia (since tumblr search doesn’t support slashes in the tags).

Of course, in reality, those distinctions weren't nearly as clear-cut by platform, so in my honours thesis, I tracked how many times each ship name appeared on each over time, and as a function of how many participants in each discussion had usernames that I could also trace to other platforms. It was incredibly tedious hand-coding all that data and manually cross-referencing the usernames from one site to the next, I definitely wouldn't have the energy to do that now! But I mean, I was already so invested in these discussions that many of the main accounts were familiar to me, so it didn't really feel like work. Pity I lost the actual thesis in a hard drive crash, but maybe other people who were around back then can contribute some of their memories of the Endless Discourse between Katya/Sofia shippers vs Fruit Standers (I think some of these fans also called themselves vendors in honour of the unnamed fruit stand vendor who has to watch these two flirt) vs Katfia fans.

You know, you could really date my interest in internet linguistics, and especially the analysis of generational patterns in platform migration from chapter 3 of Because Internet, back to analyzing how the first location where people engaged with Goncharov fandom influenced which pairing names they preferred. It's funny now to think about how influential it was in retrospect.

I really wasn’t expecting this old paper of mine to suddenly be relevant, but… did you know I did a whole study of Goncharov fandom?  I doubt anyone even remembers alt.goncharov, but there was this absolutely wild thing where in the late nineties the community was essentially taken over (from Scorcese fanboys) by fanfiction writers and shippers. It was AMAZING. I saw @destinationtoast ‘s post about Goncharov AO3 stats and I really hope that some of the stories there are from folks who posted on alt.goncharov back in the day. Because I read a LOT of fic when I was doing this research, and that late nineties Katya/Sofia REALLY holds up. ::chef’s kiss::  Seriously, alt.goncharov was ahead of its time and the fans involved were the coolest.

Anyway let me know if you have questions about this research! 

Title: Ships and Ice Picks: An Ethnographic Excavation of alt.goncharov

Abstract: Many research studies of early fandom and fanfiction online communities have focused on well-known fandoms such as Star Trek and X-Files. In this paper, I describe findings from trace ethnography and discourse analysis of archived posts from the Usenet group alt.goncharev. During the time period between 1995 and 1999, the community underwent a significant shift from discussions of the film itself to a focus on fanfiction and “shipping.” I argue that this forgotten fan space reflected an early microcosm of the kinds of fandom discourse we see decades later, with respect to the largely gendered conflict that ensued as this shift occurred. I conclude that just as fanfiction writers managed to “win” control of alt.goncharov, in our current time we will continued to see increased attention to and respect for transformative fandom and queer fans in particular. 

[almondscroissant]

Man, they really did kiss at the nrj awards. ?? Everything around them look like they did, Niall look away, Harry look sheepish a bit ohhh goshhh.

ANON THEY DID THEY REALLY DID!!!!!!!!! 

I mean the NRJs have given us countless Ziam gems even before that, like this nonsense:

and this complete lack of decency:

(Remember when Zayn told Liam he loved him without realizing or caring that their mics were still on, oh woww.)

But then! Zayn, Liam and the 2014 NRJs were like, ohhh you really wanna suffer? k first of all:

(THANKS, CAROLINE!!!!!!) And really their coordinating wardrobe was just a glorious backdrop to this moment that I still can’t believe actually happened (despite the length of time I spent staring at it with my face pressed up to a screen):

NICE 👍 COOL 👍 WILL ABSOLUTELY LIVE A NORMAL LIFE AFTER THIS 👍

And I totally, totally agree, anon!!!! So much like the iconic Vegas 2012 saga, it’s the others’ reactions that make it so much more obvious to me.

Like Niall, endeared and supportive, but slightly exasperated and a lil nervous:

And Harry, #1 cheerleader and ardent enabler:

And if that wasn’t enough, let’s never ever never forget or discount this:

🎶 YOU’VE GOT STARS THEY’RE IN YOUR EYES 🎶 –quote from a song Liam 100% did not write for Zayn (he did write it for Zayn)

My only complaint about all this is we never really got to see Liam’s own reaction. But then part of me wonders if the universe just withheld it from us to keep us alive. Whatever the reason! We are so lucky to have the NRJs. 😊

Thanks for stopping by and bringing such painful beauty to my inbox!!!!! 😂xx

[georgeinamerc]

Alright i will also say it weirds me the fuck out that charles like. Existed at a ski resort. Idek if he was skiing or boarding but whatever i do both I teach both trust me its equally weird that he might also do one of those things like this man does NOT look athletic enough actually be able to ski or board without looking like some short new born giraffe that’s never had legs before. Like boi i watched you try to shoot a basketball Ive seen you try to run there is NO WAY you’re going to be any sort of graceful at this i DO NOT care if this sounds arrogant i know this child is good at two things: looking pretty and racing okay THAT IS It. Take his too big funky ass goggles off his head give him a helmet and a lesson god *damn* where is seb come get your boy

-jc (yes i am ranting no i am not sorry)

HOLD ON HOLD ON... YOU ALSO TEACH????? I don't think you've told me this before right?? woww? so iconic n e ways sorry

LMAOOOOO IM CRYING YOU GO BESTIE😭STOP STOP THIS IS SO ACCURATE and tbh seeing most of the drivers playing other sports confirms that they were made for racing... enough experimenting now😍😍(unless they want to walk around with short football shorts and knee high socks... i'm not opposed to that, let's make that clear<3) NO IT DOESN'T SOUND ARROGANT YOU ARE JUST SPITTING FACTS HERE IDC

"i know this child is good at two things: looking pretty and racing okay THAT IS It." -> you are right and you should say it😭

i just know he spent more time trying to get a perfect selfie than he spent skiing and that's fine, he's got his priorities sorted jdfhbvgbhbgf but yeah no seb also went skiing during winter break so👀👀maybe he did go to pick him up and teach him a thing or two..... (shh i'm living my life..)... those goggles killed me💀he lowkey made them look designer idk how to explain it🧍🏽‍♀️

THAT'S THE ENERGY I WANT, LOVE, THIS IS OUR BLOG NOW RANT AWAY ALL YOU WANT I'M ENJOYING IT SO MUCH!!!!!!

[lovwonho]

for anon hour can you do a doodle of your fave kpop idol?

me, a fool who can’t draw, suddenly realizing i didn’t actually read that post: Yes,,,,,of course….I Will Draw A Doodle For U… 

I’ll draw my icon since i love that thiccque and beautiful dude and he’s my fave :)

not that this is gonna get posted until it’s done but…- update: ok so i have no paper in the immediately vicinity, so we’re off to a Fantastic Start and this is Fine. i have lil note paper, tho- update 2: u really asked me to draw?? :// i’m in Crisis Mode.- update 3: are there rules against tracing because uhhhhhhhhh i’m gonna trace the outside shapey shapes and u can’t stop me babe

okay are you ready???

An introduction to drawing: the Sticc

What we have up there is what most of my drawings look like, if i ever draw. he lil stick guy wowwe

Next: There was an attempt and it caught on fire or smthn idk he’s not lookin’ too good, poor fella ://

I DON’T KNOW HOW TO DRAW AND EVEN BASIC SHAPES ELUDE ME ft. words instead of features

Final: I traced the outside on my phone lol feat. i still can’t do noses

PRAISE ME or don’t idk anything about art or kinetic physics so what am i good for

[shiro-0197]

Aaah I just meant my profile picture haha, not really my whole account (istg it's such a cringey spam of pictures, my main is much better 😔🤚 sorry for subjecting you to that) but I'm honoured you think that of me. My voice isn't all that nice actually, it's just the instruments that make it sound okay HAHA.

Embarassing? More like adorable ❤️❤️❤️ but that's a really good concept too, I wish I were more like you 😅💖💖 I mean, there's really no point of stressing over something you can't change, no?

me too! He's a really great person, and I admire him a lot (even tho I'd never tell him!! He's got a big head as it is 😭😂) and it's the same for studies. He used to get C's and B's, but in the finals, he got straight A's, so yeah, he's probably an anime protagonist or something 😝 tho if I really had to say; you radiate anime protagonist vibes too ✨💖

I wish we had your male teachers bkedksjdkdhs, ours do not pass the vibe check. But lol omg peak comedy, they sound so fun!! :D it's always nice when teachers make the extra effort to teach a fun lesson :> I'm glad you have teachers like that!!

oh there's always one of those guys in every school!! It's so sweet to know he was nice and kind too. I wish him all the best, despite not even knowing who he is xD

HONEY IS SUCH A CUTE NAME. I'd probably name him almond, it seems fitting 😣💖

Skdbskhk that such a cozy thought, my hands aren't all that soft tho :( my fingers are very calloused and worn down because I play the guitar, and the strings do that to one's hands, but they're warm nonetheless :D💖💖💖 and oh hugging you would be perfect. I say this so much but I'm getting warm and happy just thinking about it.

they— 😃🔫 no, we cannot speak of the cake 😔 Abigail's boyfriend added too much icing so I didn't take a picture 🙀

Love you too, babes 🥺🥺 hope you're having a good evening !!

—Ari

Ahhh I see!! Well, the profile pictures always look like a blur to me, so I wouldnt have noticed😅 don't worry about it, at least I got to see more of you:)

Ehhh you think so?? Well I'm glad to hear cuz one of my previous friends said that I'm changing the topic and dont find them interesting so I always keep that in mind😩 but thank you, it means a lot 🥺

Fair, but giving up at the slightest inconvenience isnt good either;( in the end you just get used to falling apart, which isn't... pleasant. But I guess everything has its ups and downs XD

Woww, what an icon!! He probably is a protagonist XD but seripisoy, he sounds really awesome. Hope something like that will happen to me too😝 huhhh?? Why's that, anything barely happens in my life😭 it still sounds like a compliment, so I'm gonna take it cuz ily, but I still dont understand😋

I'm glad we have them too!! We do have some gloomy teachers (history and turkish teachers... like they are just like "😐" like bro.... hey r u ok), and their lessons are slow and boring, but other teachers are pretty cool :D

ALMOND !!! THATS SO CUTE??? THAT FITS HIM EVEN BETTER OMG

Well, still softer than mine probably😭 they're kinda rough cuz I worked in my grandma's garden back then. Tearing out the weed was a hard thing, especially through the prickly bushes😭 but I'd still love to hold your hands😔😔 and yes hugging sounds absolutely wonderful

Bwhahhwjq, did it at least taste good?😭😭 cakes are a pretty hard thing, pies are wayy easier XD I hope you had fun today:DD

I wish the same to you and I hope you rest well tonight, my sunshine!! I love you♡♡♡

[ghostwinchesters]

Happy new year! I chose unforgvnsam. Can you actually rate my spn sideblog willingwinchester?

I think that one is one of my faves, and yeah definitely! Happy new year to you too, Camille!!

your url: sure | nice | whoa | incredible | hhhholy wowwwyour icon: sure | nice | whoa | incredible | hhhholy wowwwtheme: sure | nice | whoa | incredible | hhhholy wowwwmobile theme: sure | nice | whoa | incredible | hhhholy wowwwposts: sure | nice | whoa | incredible | hhhholy wowwwoverall: sure | nice | whoa | incredible | hhhholy wowwwfollowing: nope sorry | i am now | definitely | ahhaha how could i not??comment: If I’m being honest here, I have notifications on for your blog, so yeah, I kinda really love it! also fuck yeah. fellow samcas lover!!

blog rate?

[lumielikesbooks]

thanks for the tag keche <3

1. What color would you like to dye your hair?

i couldn’t really pull off anything too bright, but if we remove that factor, my current color/lilac ombré? it’s such a pretty color :D realistically, though, i’d go with light brown highlights cause my chinese hair’s dark and i don’t blow-dry my hair that often anymore

2. what is the current nail polish you’re wearing? (if you wear nail polish)

woww i can’t even remember the last time i wore nail polish... it’s not that i think it doesn’t look good, my mom and i just never got into the habit i guess 

if i did wear nair polish it would probably be black most of the time though

3. do you get into fights?

fights hurt my brain but if i ever do get into a verbal argument i always lose cause i never have good evidence to back up my claims :’) i get into internal fights with myself everyday haha

4. what’s the weirdest nickname someone has given to you? do you like it?

oh this one is ironic!! it was weirdi (weirdie, weirdy, we never decided on spelling) backstory is that it’s from science camp in fifth grade, the cabin counselor nicknamed some kids and i wanted one too and it totally backfired on me

i didn’t like it then and i’d probably get teased for it but hey it doesn’t bother me now! i know i’m weird anyway

5. favorite tv show from childhood? (because they somehow become a part of you as you grow up)

honestly i have too many, phineas and ferb is definitely a big one— it’s just amazing, even my mom loves it!! veggietales is so iconic, i watched it at church and summer school all the time. and wild kratts! i logged onto pbskids everyday to play games from that show... basically all the pbs kids shows were my childhood

also shoutout to friends and heroes! every time that show came up everyone was so excited to watch it

6. ice cream or smoothies?

depends on my appetite :D we show no dessert partiality 

7. sketching or coloring?

oh well i do more sketching now, but i enjoy doing both as one process (sketching, outlining, coloring)! also does anyone else find school projects involving art satisfying? the process sucks but i always make my best artistic decisions in those assignments

8. can you sing for your life?

if i had a knife against my throat DEFINITELY not. but ever since i got into musical theatre i found i’ve gotten better at vocal techniques! i remember singing taylor’s safe and sound at a sleepover with my friends and when we were listening to our recording one of them said i sounded the best but idk haha

back before quarantine i would sing random songs—usually theatre >:)— at like 2 am but now my brother sleeps later and i can’t risk getting caught lol (he once shouted “stop” at me i was SO embarrassed) 

9. do you have a pet? do you want more?

i’ve said this once and i’ll say it again, I WANT A DOG! my parents say i can get one when i move into my own place (i sound like a child who’s been lied to lmao) i feel like i wouldn’t be that responsible though so i definitely need to get some stability in my life first... anyway i wouldn’t go for more than one pet

10. was this boring?

heck no these are great questions! sorry for writing an essay i talk a lot lol :)

i actually suck so much at tagging but here we go, some amazing people: @wand3ringr0s3 @elite4steffi @vintagecherrypie106 and that’s all i got folks i have too little mutuals

What colour would you like to dye your hair?

HEY LET’S MAKE THIS A TAG POST! PLEASE DONT LET THIS FAIL.

I AM ADDING MORE QUESTIONS:

1. What color would you like to dye your hair?

blue or magenta. purple would be nice too. basically all the colors from the bisexual flag.

2. what is the current nail polish you’re wearing? (if you wear nail polish)

3. do you get into fights?

4. what’s the weirdest nickname someone has given to you? do you like it?

5. favorite tv show from childhood? (because they somehow become a part of you as you grow up)

6. ice cream or smoothies?

7. sketching or coloring?

8. can you sing for your life?

9. do you have a pet? do you want more?

10. was this boring? 

tagging: @mango-pickle @strudel-and-creme @marine-fox @paranoid–introvert @slytherclaw-lair @fanvergentinanexistentialcrisis @some-major-ishues @disaster-j @jordan-christopher1 @dragonsblowingoutbirthdaycandles @anyone who sees this

[studitiious]

Hi! I really want to go to University next year and live on my own, it really excites me. So I'm trying to do my best so I can finish school this year. I'm from the network (br). Also, congrats!

url: it’s interesting! | so cute! | i really like it wow | i’m stealing it!

icon: cute! | super aesthetically pleasing | perfection | give it to me!

theme: not my type but it suits your blog! | it’s nice! i like it | aesthetically pleasing af | LINK ME TO IT!

posts: really useful! | everything is so nice | i really dig your aesthetic! | wow actual perfection!

original content: couldn’t find any | interesting! | i like what you’re doing! | actual goals | omg so beautiful, teach me your ways!!

overall: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

following?: no but your blog is still lovely! | just followed! | already was :’)

comment: woww i love your account so much!! i want to live on my own while i’m at university as well, but house/rent prices in asutralian cities are so ridiculous it’s just not realistic :( here’s to living with the parents! good luck with your last year of school, lovely!

[parkerpetre]

🐬 “let’s do get help “ love that scene! (Pls be gentle)

i agree god i love thor 

url: i don’t get it :/ | nice! |🐬 brooo that’s rad🐬 | how did you manage to save that | that is actually my aesthetic wow

icon: default | not for me ! |

theme: 🐬default🐬 | kinda confusing! | oo pretty | aesthetic af | link me to that code

posts: interesting | i like!!! | 🐬amazing🐬 | mmhm good shit | how can someone’s blog be that? perfect?

og content: none founddd | 🐬okay yesssss bby 🐬| i like vv much wow | bitch how’re you doing that? yES | i need it to surVIVEEEEEE

following? 🐬not yet :’(🐬 | just did! you seem amazing | yEaH | always and forever babe

love you seem so sweet! i love how your blog is totally you, it’s such a cool collection of different fandoms and interests

want one? closing on tuesday!

[parkerpetre]

🌝"piss off, ghost"

honestly same thor lmao

url: i don’t get it :/ | nice! | brooo that’s rad | how did you manage to save that | 🌝 that is actually my aesthetic wow 🌝

icon: default | not for me ! |

theme: default | kinda confusing! | oo pretty | 🌝aesthetic af🌝 | link me to that code

posts: interesting | i like!!! | amazing | 🌝mmhm good shit🌝 | how can someone’s blog be that? perfect?

og content: 🌝none founddd :’( 🌝 | okay yes bby | i like vv much wow | bitch how’re you doing that? yES | i need it to surVIVEEEEEE

following? not yet :’( | just did! you seem amazing | yEaH |🌝 always and forever babe 🌝

JACKIE HI BABE!!! I love seeing you in my notifs and on my dash, i’m so in love with your blog and your desktop theme is pretty!!! af!!!! i hope you have the best day

want one? closing on tuesday! 

[parkerpetre]

🐮 "bunch of jackasses standing in a circle" is the first one that popped into my head😂😂 (congrats dude!!❤)

that scene was so powerful too XD tbfh i just kept imagining Peter Quill as Andy Dwyer and yeah 

url: i don’t get it :/ | nice! | brooo that’s rad | how did you manage to save that | 🐮 that is actually my aesthetic wow 🐮

icon: default | not for me ! |

theme: default | kinda confusing! | oo pretty | 🐮aesthetic af🐮 | link me to that code

posts: interesting | i like!!! | amazing | mmhm good shit | 🐮how can someone’s blog be that? perfect?🐮

og content: 🐮none founddd🐮 | okay yes bby | i like vv much wow | bitch how’re you doing that? yES | i need it to surVIVEEEEEE

following? not yet :’( | just did! you seem amazing | yEaH | 🐮always and forever babe🐮

payton i am so bad with words you know this, i could never write down how much you mean to me and how beautiful you are!!! like!!! wow!!!! you’re so pretty and such an amazing friend to me and i am eternally grateful, brb gotta go listen to our playlist haha

want one?

[parkerpetre]

don't scare me like that, colonizer! will forever be my favorite movie line ever (and i'm on pc but my favorite emoji is any of the stereotypical student athlete emojis they're hilarious)

shuri is such an icON literally 

url: i don’t get it :/ | nice! | brooo that’s rad | how did you manage to save that | 😤 that is actually my aesthetic wow  😤

icon: default | not for me ! |

theme: default | kinda confusing! | oo pretty | aesthetic af |👊hhhholy shit link me to that code 👊

posts: interesting | i like!!! | amazing | mmhm good shit |🅱️ how can someone’s blog be that? perfect? 🅱️

og content: none founddd | okay yes bby | i like vv much wow |👌 bitch how’re you doing that? yES 👌 | 👌i need it to surVIVEEEEEE 👌

following? not yet :’( | just did! you seem amazing | yEaH |😂 always and forever babe 😂

ISABEL!!!!! I LOVE YOUUUUuuUUU!! your blog is so pretty and your face is !!! even prettier!!! i think we have a lot in common (marvel obessed but side job as theater nerds ya know) and i can’t wait to talk cleveland baseball with you once the season starts  ❤️️ ❤️️ ❤️️

want one?

[parkerpetre]

😻 como esta tu hija, eh?

DAMN I SWEAR THAT LINE STILL MAKES ME QUAKE

url: i don’t get it :/ | nice! | brooo that’s rad | how did you manage to save that | 😻 that is actually my aesthetic wow 😻

icon: default | not for me ! |

theme: 😻 default 😻| kinda confusing! | oo pretty | aesthetic af | link me to that code

posts: interesting | i like!!! | amazing | 😻 mmhm good shit 😻| how can someone’s blog be that? perfect?

og content: 😻 none founddd 😻 | okay yes bby | i like vv much wow | bitch how’re you doing that? yES | i need it to surVIVEEEEEE

following? not yet :’( | 😻 just did! you seem amazing 😻 | yEaH | always and forever babe

okay i actually love your url like?? yes yes yes and now all i can think of is genderbent aus yeet haw :’) but srsly i have no idea how i wasn’t following you before and i’m so happy I am now!!! 

want one?