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[downthepub]

In the book, Anathema had a "thermos that had contained hot Bovril" (on her trip - before the bicycle accident). The book is set in the 90s. Anathema is a relatively cool and modern young woman (I think?), and she has miso soup in another part of the book (which was kind of trendy and cool in the 90s, imo - or at least something slightly foreign and health-food-y).

So, what I know of Bovril is that it's a British drink, kind of like broth or soup. What I know of it comes from Top Gear, where two of the guys are laughing at the third for liking Bovril, like it's something old fashioned and a bit silly. The impression I got was this is something maybe your grandparents would like. That episode (snowbine harvester) originally aired in 2011. So it's not the 90s, but it's not long enough for food attitudes to have changed hugely, right?

So, what is the British public's relationship with Bovril in the 90s? Is that a normal thing a girl on an adventure would take with her on a chilly night? (Maybe it's even a plot point I missed or forgot about, like Agnes or another ancestor decided she was supposed to take a hot drink with her and obviously that was the best one. I could've forgotten that, or missed it.)

Or maybe she just likes all sorts of soup (and / or soup-like substances)? Or it's a health food? Or something most people would take on a long hike, or something else I haven't thought of. Replies welcome...

[gendiebrainrotreceipts]

Does anyone have that post that compiles TIMs on Reddit talking about the complications they had with bottom surgery

[maidofmetal]

fellow punks a bitch is tryna purchase barbed wire for an art project but i don’t wanna buy from home depot or amazon for boycotting reasons if y’all know a store (preferably online) please help me out ⛓️🖤

[sanguinaryfreaks]

"If you identify as jirai please block me" 🤪🤪

[discardkitten]

I will try anything except shitlins

[drolta]

“Daddy Lou, when am I am gonna grow into this though?”

“We’ll find one in your size.”

[suja-janee]

I’ve been losing my mind over these guys recently

[linterteatime]

Slugcat distribution system gave them an explosive rabid raccoon and a overpowered sewer rat ❤️

[fraternum-momentum]

CW/TW: assault, implied dubcon, hierophilia.

In one panel a character is called 'my child'. 'My child' is only used as a term of endearment because one of the characters (Luciana) is older and is in a higher position, but all the characters in this are adults. Just letting everyone know before anyone says anything.

[notebooks-and-laptops]

God I love Wrex. He's genuinely so insightful. Whenever I took him with me he's nearly ALWAYS the one who knew before it was obvious that we were heading into an ambush or that something wasn't quite right. When we met Vigil Wrex was the one who said as we headed down that he didn't think what was happening was Sarens doing. He says he knew Saren wasn't a good guy when he met him prior to the events of the game and he met him once for a few minutes. He speaks about only being good for fighting; but he was genuinely trying to do something about the genophage before he had to leave his planet AND he still DEEPLY cares about trying to fix it now even if he tells you it's a lost cause because krogans are too focused on other things. He claims his species is best at war and not things like science but he's just!! So clever and he clearly KNOWS on some level that a lot of what the Krogan experience is is based on their subjection/treatment in the galaxy. He enjoys jobs where his opponent is smart and good at what they do; and he is smart enough to be crafty and manipulate individuals such as when he got an employer to pay him to be a guard even AFTER he failed to kill the guy he was sent after. He is grumpy, but he cares about Shepard and he cares about stopping Saren. He's cynical and not sure that things can change for the better but he's also got this little nugget of hope in him that comes out so strongly at times. I love him. Best alien. Smart little guy. Best friend.

[juniemunie]

[Abandoned by the Lightners, his heart became cracked with hatred.]

Hitting a lil' too close to home?

[glitzbot]

totally appropriate workplace behavior 😘

and shortly later...

[dazeddoodles]

Please do not send me anymore asks about this

I realized that the nasty pedo artist we're all talking about is Starchild, a certified Odalia stan. Her comics about Lumity's kid interaction with Odalia is disgusting. I came across a comic in which the kid walk in the room when Odalia is doing NSFW things with Alador and her new husband. Odalia is depicted in the comic like a goddess, everyone respects and idealizes her. Of course, Amity is depicted as the bad guy, when even Emira and Edric turn on their back on her for Odalia. Starchild is a pedo, abuser apologist and transphobic (there's a comic Odalia telling Masha that they shouldn't get upset when they get misgendered). She's active on Twitter and Instagram. Here's the link to one of her problematic comics on Instagram (trigger warning).

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9wwU1AN8vA/?igsh=NHI5cDE4c2hsNDc3

I didn't want to hear any more about this but

"There's a comic Odalia telling Masha that they shouldn't get upset when they get misgendered"

What the actual fuck? That's literally so disgusting.

Homophobia/Transphobia doesn't even exist in the Boiling Isles. You already mischaracterized literally everyone so they idolize your bland waifu you project onto. But then also make that character you self-insert onto reflect your own transphobia.

And again, I understand having a villain do a bad thing to show they're bad. But you are idolizing her, you are painting transphobia/pedophilia in a positive light. You're okay with sexualizing a teenager but draw a line at the teenager being nonbinary.

And I don't want to hear "Liking a villain doesn't make you an abuser apologist" because they ARE blaming the child victim, they ARE echoing what real abusers, and in this case transphobes, say.

Even when it's a fictional trans person/abuse victim you can't respect them, even in a fictional setting you demand the right to be transphobic.

I can't stand these types of "fans". They're not fans, they're against all the themes of the show, all the inclusivity of it, and hate that the characters who reflect their actions are the bad guys.

[hinamie]

whatever it takes

[laurellala-comics]

Fun fact! This was the real tipping point that made Edgeworth run away after AA1, they just couldn't show it on screen because they didn't have the rights to Chappell Roan's music <3

(A spiritual successor to my "Hot to Go" joke from this post. Image description under the cut below)

[Image ID: a four page black and white comic of characters from ace attorney.

The Judge stands solemnly at his podium holding a gavel "Mr. Miles Edgeworth, you are on trial for the murder of blah blah blah..."

A cheerful Maya Fey leans over to Miles Edgeworth, who is staring straight ahead and looking very concerned

Maya: "Psst! Mr. Edgeworth! If you win your trial, can I show you Chappell Roan?

Miles: "What the hell, sure." Internally he thinks "Oh God I am going to jail"

A box saying "later" in the top corner of the next panel marks the passage of time.

The Judge smiles as he says "I declare you... Not Guilty!"

We see a full body shot of Maya dancing excitedly while Miles looks on, emotionless

Maya: YIPPEE omg you're going to LOVE this

Miles internally thinks "oh no, the consequences of my actions.

We see Miles standing in between Phoenix Wright and Maya looking apprehensive. Maya beams in excitement, while Nick puts a reassuring hand on Miles' shoulder

Miles: Alright, so what is this exactly?

Nick: She's a pop musician Maya really likes

Maya: You promised you'd let me show you, and it's legally binding because you said it in a court room!

Miles: That is not how the law works Ms. Fey

Maya: Shh just listen!

We see a panel of Miles' pensive face concentrating as he listens to "Hot to Go". He thinks to himself "hm".

Another panel zoomed in more. His pensive expression has grown more tense/confused as he listens to "Red Wine Supernova". he again thinks to himself "Hm" in a larger thought bubble.

We zoom out again to see Nick, Miles, and Maya standing together again. Miles stares forward blankly, eyebrows raised. Maya excitedly leans in.

Maya: Ok, that's her whole discography. So! What did you think?

Nick looks at him, waiting for his response

We get a panel of Miles, looking bewildered. He starts to speak "I..."

We cut again to see the three of them standing together.

Miles: I... don't think I like women?

Miles looks shocked and confused. Nick is bent over laughing, using a hand on Miles's shoulder to support himself. Maya looks outraged and appalled!

Maya: MR. EDGEWORTH! Just because you don' like her musi it doesn't give you an excuse to be sexist!

We see a panel of Miles looking stressed and confused. He leans his head on one of his hands, which messes up his hair, showing how he isn't his normal put together self.

Miles: I should rephrase that. What I mean is, Ms. Roan is clearly VERY assured in her feelings towards women. I was... unaware that anyone felt that strongly. I thought we all viewed these things with a vague sense of distaste and unease but collectively ignored it. Like how we do with climate change.

We zoom out again to see the three of them. Miles stands in the middle looking deeply uncomfortable and lost in thought, vibrating with unease. Nick and Maya exchange deeply concerned glances across from him.

With lingering unease, Miles begins to walk away.

Miles: Well, I should be going then. Goodnight.

Nick hesitantly raises a finger to point out an inaccuracy in that statement

Nick: It's four in the afternoon-

he gets interrupted by Miles who repeats firmly: I said Goodnight

Nick looks in the direction Miles walked off in.

Nick: ...He'll be ok, right?

Maya reassures him: Of cours Nick! I mean, what's the worst that can happen?

Jump cut to a closeup of Nick's hand holding Miles' letter which reads Miles Edgeworth chooses death in all caps. Then, below in smaller font, it says Also femininomenon was really good, thanks.

We see a panel of Nick glaring wordlessly at Maya as he holds the letter in his hand. Maya leans against the wall and looks away, whistling, trying to look innocent to avoid blame.

As a bonus, we also have a page that takes place a year later. Miles and Nick stand talking. Miles looks calmer now, and Nick smiles encouragingly.

Miles: In my time in Europe, I've been examining myself and my approach to law. Ultimately, the most important focus must be justice. We owe it to ourselves and to the people we serve

Nick: Wow, that's really inspiring Edgeworth. And, uh, hows the... the other thing going?

We get a zoomed in panel of Miles glaring menacingly at a suddenly nervous Nick

Jumping out again, Miles turns his back to Nick as he continues to talk

Miles: So as I was saying, justice is truly so important...

Nick nervously rubs the back of his neck wearing an awkward expression as he sweats nervously. He thinks to himself internally "Ooookay then, clearly still working through some things there"

/.End ID]