#or load tf up in spring

[toxooz]

maybe im projecting but i feel like Ollie would have a FUCKING HUGE monstera plant in his house thats taking over his living room

[sleeplesssmoll]

Before summer ends how about hcs of a pool day with the timekeeper fam? >:]

I did a summer thing before but it was beach focused:

However, pools are very different because they tend to have a lot of heavy gatekeeping. I think Vertin might try to create a “pool” in the Wilderness so her less human-esque arcanists can play around freely without judgment. Since the “pool” will be a section in the Wilderness the water will be stable and free of contaminants (loading screen lore). This is great since there is no chlorine/bleach that could affect Jessica's fur or Getian's feathers. Also, there's a strict swimsuit policy. Sweetheart and a few other bold arcanists make this a necessity and Vertin has to explicitly warn her crew that they have kids amongst them. While everyone's wearing swimwear, Vertin's dressed like a lifeguard. Shorts, t-shirt, cap, whistle, everything.

The pool area has more than one pool!

There's a shallow one for the smaller arcanists and it's surrounded by toys like water noodles, balls, etc. La Source claimed this pool as her territory and permits the children arcanists to join her (also because Vertin told her to play nice). She'll spray the “adults” with water to keep them away. Erick and the others follow suit. Erick is pro at making big waves because of her strength.

Erick and La Source also create currents for their handmade toy boats. Erick's looks like a viking ship, Eagle's is a more traditional but well-made sailboat, and Mondlicht's looks like a pirate ship because Regulus got involved. They play with the ships when they need time to recharge their batteries for more pool battles.

Pavia likes to bother them, specifically Mondlicht and they engage in dramatic water gun duels.

Then there's a larger pool that has varying depths. Jessica likes shape-shifting as aquatic monstrosities and messing with the others (except Blonney). Regulus has taken it upon herself to “capture the beast” in an intense game of tag. Blonney finds the whole thing cute and hilarious but Vertin had to step in when they nearly scared Sonetto half to death. Getian sticks to the shallower end and uses it like a refreshing bird bath. He splashes around exactly how you're imagining it.

The old souls hang out in the last pool, which is more of a hot-tub/hot-spring. Eternity, Shamane, and a few others linger here. They drink and converse. Apple loves drinking and talking about philosophy but he stays with A Knight on edge of water since he's afraid he'll get cooked. 

Tooth Fairy hunted down the people without sunscreen and forced them to wear it. She's especially strict with Vertin since the Timekeeper isn't in her suit so she's fully exposed to the sun. Vertin tries to explain that the Wilderness’s sun isn't the same as the real deal, but TF doesn't care. The only thing she knows for certain is the damage the sun can do and Vertin has negative melanin. Even her hair doesn't have color! TF also looks great in her swimsuit and Vertin's been giving off “Stop ogling my mom” energy when anyone looks too long. 

That being said, Vertin's been caught staring more than once but plays it off. This is based on Vertin's interactions with other people she finds attractive. For example, the way she perceives Eternity and Tennant in AS, and the language she uses when describing Sonetto and Schneider. She’ll also compliment people without thinking much of it but gets flustered if she’s the one receiving the compliment.

Horrorpedia likes to laze around in a big floaty. The ghosts (Click, Poltergeist, etc) push him around the pool for fun and he lets them.  Lilya and Druvis are off to the side under an umbrella. Occasionally the others hear Druvis laughing, which is very rare. Druvis does eventually enter the water and Sotheby ends up stealing her away to play.  

Vertin ends up falling into the pool because she was staring again and didn't pay attention to where she was walking. Sonetto runs over to not realizing she's the reason Vertin slipped. The others pretend they don't see what's going but they're definitely going to gossip about it later. 

However, some of the other crew members are seeing Vertin's scar for the first time since the water made her shirt transparent. Sonetto's covering her front by hugging her but her back is visible. Also, Vertin’s first instinct when hugged is to return the hug. Lilya saves them from their awkwardness by bringing Vertin a towel. The cute scene of Sonetto and Vertin being flustered together is marred by the scar. 

Bunny Bunny brings out refreshments and snacks! Bette helps her carry them out. I feel like they'd be friends. 

Sweetheart doesn't get in the water. She'd rather sit in a chair with her shades on and vibe where people can admire her.

[siphersaysstuff]

LOCKTOBER!

It's "Locktober", a month entirely about Dinobot leader GRIMLOCK! I mean, what else could it be? So let's close in on some of the plastic toys of the Autobot warrior who simply won't be restrained in this month's batch of Patron-backed @tfwiki pictures!

Sadly, I don't have wiki-worthy samples of the first Grimlock toy, G1 or G2 (also I'd want all 3 G2 decos represented). But here's the Action Master, the fourth release of the character in the original toyline. He came with an "Anti-tank cannon" partner/drone (bonus pic!).

Robots in Disguise 2001 Grimlock, named to secure the Trademark, is one of the most awkward Transformers toys ever made. Them arms, man. This yellow deco was a Hasbro exclusive, released in a post-RID 4-pack of the entire Build Team on Black Friday 2003. Thank you for preserving the name.

The only Unicron Trilogy Grimlock wasn't even originally supposed to be in that series! The Energon Grimlock & Swoop toys (who can combine into Mega-Dinobot) were originally meant to be in the concurrently-running Universe line, but got shifted to the combination-centric Energon.

Grimlock was a natural choice to be in the very limited 2006 Classics line, though him being a Deluxe baffled many. Still, for my money this is a great redesign. I can just see him biting down on a Decepticon, pinning him to the floor, and transforming to stand directly on top of him.

Grimlock made a splash in Animated, though his role and number of toys ended up being pretty limited overall. Still, aside from the big Voyager toy, there's the smaller Activator version, with a partially-spring-loaded conversion activated by pressing the gold button on his dino-butt.

Shattered Glass Grimlock started as a brainless beast. But the pre-convention "prank" comic pages by @therobotmonster and myself portrayed him as highly intelligent and verbose, inspired by the Brain Gremlin from "Gremlins 2". Which went over so well that's how he ended up in later SG stories!

Weirdly, it took some time for Grimlock to show up in the Kre-O building-brick line. The first were Age of Extinction sets, including one with an inexplicable G1-based build and Kreon in the "Grimlock Unleashed" set! G1 Grim also showed up in the "Kreon Class of '85" San Diego Comic Con 2015 exclusive set.

Speaking of Age of Extinction Grimlock, one of the oddest toys of this version of the character is this Walmart-exclusive redeco of the ten-year-old Energon Cruellock mold! The "energon star" accessory has been glued into place to hide that the toy lacks its "spark crystal".

And speaking of weird Grimlocks, Angry Birds Transformers! The app's still going, what the hell? It briefly had actual toys, which included this Jenga-branded "Optimus Prime Attack Game" set with a Grimlock Bird Jenga frame! And yes, this thing is in the mobile game. In both, the goal is to knock out as many tummy bricks and pigs as possible.

The large "Hyper Change Heroes" 3-Step version of Robots In Disguise 2015 Grimlock is possibly the perfect-scale dino-mode toy compared to his teammates' Warrior-class toys (def a bit too big in robot mode)… but ooh, does he take a big hit in robot-mode posability and accuracy from the waist down.

Cyberverse "Spark Armor" Grimlock came with a "Trash Crash" dump truck that forms incredibly bulky armor for him. Interchangeability of the Spark Armors has not been extensively tested to the best of my (admittedly limited) knowledge on the subject.

Of course, G1 Grimmers gets loads of merch. He's currently the only TF to have two wholly-different molds in Super7's ReAction retro action figure line, with both robot and dino mode figs. This G2-colored (but not G2-symbol'd, boo) figure was one of many, many Target exclusive ReAction figs.

Let's end on the "ultimate" G1 Grimlock (well, non-Masterpiece version, though one can argue which of those two is truly "ultimate"), Studio Series! He came with a semi-posable Wheelie figure, so when his price point was inevitably budget-cut, the "partner" fig could be dropped, a sacrifice so the later Dinobots could still afford AN accessory.

If you enjoy these stomps through Transformers toy history, you can help out by joining my Patreon at "gregstfwikipics". Every little bit helps get more pics out a month, plus at higher pledge tiers you can even pick a theme!

[shadowqueenjude]

I was tagged in this game a long time ago by @positivelyruined

Things you'd like to know about fellow writers:

Last book I read: last book I FINISHED was House of Flame and Shadow. Currently we're struggling through The Cruel Prince.

Greatest literary inspirations: Suzanne Collins, Rick Riordan, JK Rowling, and Jane Austen (please note this is ONLY for their writing, not their beliefs outside of their works)

Things in my fandom that I want to read but I don't want to write: honestly having trouble writing long fics these days, have been sticking to one-shots, but Nesta having a relationship with Ember and Bryce and Tamlin slowly recovering from his trauma post-ACOSF are top of the list. Why I want to read this? I think Nesta could benefit a lot from having a good mother in her life; her life was molded by her abusive mother, and she has so few people in her life who stand up for her. And Bryce humbling the shit out of everyone IC and being Ember's daughter? Bestie potential fr. Tamlin recovering from his trauma post-ACOSF? Because I think he has been done dirty by SJM and I would like to feel his struggles first-hand. I don't feel like I'm qualified enough to write about this though (not the skill of my writing, but it's a heavy topic). Also, I have too many WIPs.

Things in my current fandom that I want to write about but I don't think anyone will be interested but me: honestly i THOUGHT my Azriel-Beron mating bond idea would be unpopular, but it is getting a SURPRISING amount of traction recently so guess who's writing it for sjmvillainweek???

You can recognize my writing by: I'm a very emotional writer first and foremost; I like writing emotionally charged scenes and allowing you inside the character's head so you can really see how powerful their emotions are.

My most controversial takes:

Some time ago I would've said it's that Feysand-Nessian-Elriel are the absolute worst ships in the fandom, but I don't think that's a controversial take anymore; the people are realizing.

So maybe my most controversial takes are:

Azriel ain't all that, he is infantilized too much by the pro and anti side of this fandom and it's ridiculous that he gets so much love for literally doing nothing. He's like that mediocre guy who nobody expects shit from so the one time he actually DOES do stuff he is treated like a celebrity. He is whiny when most of his problems are self-made, which is highly irritating. He's a total creep and he's got a LONG way to go before he is in any way worthy of Gwyn.

Tamlin should no longer be a High Lord. I was honestly surprised this was such a controversial take, but I think I've surrounded myself with loads of pro-Tamlins. Obviously I want him to ensure the future of Spring before he abdicates, but being a High Lord is something that truly made him miserable, especially as of ACOSF. We might not have been having this conversation had he remained as he was in book 1, but the truth is he is no longer the same guy he once was and I simply don't see how SJM is going to bring him back. I'd rather he live in peace than be SJM's plaything.

Favorite tropes:

Black cat girlfriend-golden retriever/doberman boyfriend

Literally anything regency-related

Forced Proximity, rivals to lovers (enemies to lovers is a bit much for me I think)

Current writing mood: 5 because I can write loads of short snippets but actually putting together a story is rough for me rn

Fandom frustration:

Honestly, fandom hierarchies. Some people are obsessed with follower count and catering their content to appeal to a wider audience and while I think that's fine to an extent, we have people trying to lord themselves over others because they have a couple hundred more followers. Like...at the end of the day, we're all just fucking nerds, tf do you mean you think you're superior?

Also, butting into the opposing side of the fandom. Like, it's different if a post asks for friendly discourse, but when the post is clearly not meant for you, why tf are you trying to make your opinion known? Know when your opinion is wanted.

Also the current threat to fanfiction. Stop trying to buy and sell fanfic tf? We write this shit for free.

Everyone has probably already done this, but...

Tagging: @crazy-ache @sonics-atelier @simmanin anyone who wants to do it!

[jimclassicstoycollection]

Transformers

War For Cybertron

Netflix Edition

Voyager Class

Soundwave

by Hasbro (2021)

I got this in late May 2021 for my 41st birthday (yea I know, I’m old) and I’m super, SUPER backlogged. I’m trying to catch up, I really am.

Tape deck mode:

Yup, it looks like a tape deck to me! Moving on!!!

Okay, so fine, just to go into a little more detail. Netflix Soundwave is a heavy retool of Siege Soundwave, however instead of turning into a spaceship of sorts, he turns into his Earth mode; a tape deck from the 1980s.

As a blue brick the tape deck serves its purpose.

Yes, the back is a mess. It looks better without the guns attached to it, but still it’s pretty janky.

The cassette window can still open and close via a spring-loaded button and you can put his cassette goons inside.

My only complaint about this toy is that this one panel to the left of the cassette window just won’t stay locked down, and I can’t stop looking at it. I’m not sure what the problem is, but it won’t stay closed.

Transformation:

Transformation isn’t much of a challenge at all. In fact it’s very similar to the original G1 toy. Not exactly the same,but a little bit.

Robot Mode:

Earthrise Soundwave is definitely an improvement of the Siege version.

He stands well, and poses well; I’m not seeing any quality control issues.

Soundwave can perform the one-foot balance challenge. It took a little bit of work, but I did it.

Soundwave’s got a lot of 5mm ports, so he can weapon-ed, or armored up; 14 ports in all. Pretty nice.

And of course Soundwave wear all of his minions on his 5mm ports.

Of course Soundwave’s gun can use the blast effects.

Laserbeak:

Earthrise Laserbeak has some some slight retooling too, the head is a vulture, and the wings are different to help represent a more G1 earth mode. It works, and I dig it.

Ravage:

I’m just not a fan of this Ravage.

I think Siege and Earthrise Ravages are just ugly figures. Maybe it’s because they’re so small, and were built for the retail market they both looks like that. Maybe the budget just wasn’t in it for Ravage.

Fortunately I still have my 2008 Ravage from the TF Universe line who was paired with Hound, thought I’m pretty sure the casette tape will be too big for Earthrise Soundwave’s chest.

Accessories:

Along with two of his cassette warriors Soundave comes with the same weapons as the Siege version did; Soundwaves blaster, concussion launcher, and...folding gun? Still have no idea what that thing is.

It’s a gun, and then unfolds to a stick...

I don’t even think Soundwave has any idea what it is...

I suppose Soundwave could use that gun as a handle and the concussion launcher as a hammer?

Final Thoughts:

Netflix Earthrise Soundwave is definitely a step up from the Siege version.

The tape deck does have the tab which just won’t stay down, and that stinks, but I’m willing to overlook that.

Still not a fan of Ravage, but I like Laserbeak. All-in-all the pros outweigh the cons in my opinion of Earthrise Soundwave, and I’m happy that I have him.

Siege & Earthrise Soundwave

It’s nice to see Soundwave with the kids.

[thenextcelestialchapter]

People I want to gather onto a goddamn island together and nuke: Young teenagers are capable of having sexual feelings. That’s normal. THUS IT IS NATURAL AND OKAY FOR SAID TEENAGERS TO ACTUALLY SEEK OUT SEX FOR REAL, LET THEM DO IT OR UR A PRUDE N A BIGOT.

Me, graciously bopping them out into space with the Breath of the Wild Toy Spring-Loaded Hammer instead: TEENS ARE FINE HAVING SEXUAL -FEELINGS- OR -THOUGHTS- MAYBE EVEN MASTURBATING BC THAT IS SAFE BUT NOBODY SHOULD BE ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO FUCK BC THAT CAN RUIN YOUR LIFE, TF IS WRONG W U??

( Can we 100% stop them if they are really damn determined enough? No. SHOULD WE TRY ANYWAYS AND GET A LIL MEDIEVAL IF YOU HAVE TO SO THESE KIDS DON’T FUCK UP THEIR LIVES OVER SOME TEMPORARY HORNINESS? YEAH IF UR A DECENT FUCKING PARENTAL FIGURE N NOT JUST LETTING THE KID PARENT THEMSELVES... >_>;;;; )

[dirt-grub]

wha the hecc did i doooooo lol how did i mess up my schedule......

[smart-and-dumb]

Amphibia Incorrect Quotes; Part 6

[Wedding]

Marcy: I do.

Guests: Oooo.

Marcy: Or do I?

Guests: OOOO-

Sasha: Tf are you doing??

Marcy: Building suspense before the otp becomes canon-

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[season 3

Anne: They're trying to lure me into a false sense of security. Well jokes on them!

Anne: I've never been secure in my life-

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Hop Pop: I think I forgot something.

Sprig: If you forgot, then it wasn’t important.

Hop Pop: Yeah, you’re right

Polly in the Walmart parking lot across town: >=(

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Marcy: -and those are my 20 theories on how Creatures & Caverns canon lore would make a better government than we have today.

Therapist: Let's talk about your social life.

Marcy: No uwu

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Anne: Remember how we fell asleep so we missed Santa Claus coming and cried? Man, being 7 was weird.

Marcy: I won't be missing Santa this year.

Marcy: [Loads cross bow]

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Anne: I think I'm making good progress on my fear of ghosts.

Therapist: That's the spirit!

Anne: wHERE?!

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Villain, holding Polly hostage: Give us 10,000 coppers and we'll give her back

Polly, offended: You think I'm only worth 10,000 coppers?!

Villain: What?

Polly: Give me that.

Polly: [Takes megaphone]

Polly: MAKE IT ONE BILLION COPPERS!

Sprig, outside: POLLY, SHUT THE FUCK UP!

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Anne: How are we going to get in without anyone noticing?

Sprig: Don't worry, I'm a master at stealth.

Sprig: [Blows the front gate up with a bomb]

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Marcy: Sasha and I decided you remind us of the ocean.

Anne: Because I'm deep and mysterious?

Sasha: Because you're salty and scare people

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Marcy: hey can I sit here?

Anne:

Anne: that's my lap-

Marcy: that doesn't answer my question, Anne!

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[Telling the girlfriends goodnight]

Anne: goodnight! Love you

Marcy: aw Love you too!

Anne: G'night. Love you!

Sasha: I love me too [already asleep]

Anne:

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Sprig: tell me something worse than heart break?

Sasha: when you wake up in the morning and find out that your phone wasn’t charging

Marcy: when you wake up in the morning

Anne: when you wake up

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Hop Pop: Treat spiders the way you wanted to be treated.

Anne: Killed without hesitation.

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Anne: how do you spell 'orange'?

Sasha: the fruit or the color?

Marcy:

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Hop Pop: I'm a confident dancer

Anne: you kicked Grime in the face-

Hop Pop: CoNfIdenTlY

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Anne, clinging onto Marcy: mine

Marcy: craft

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Anne: I'm not the brightest tree in the apple but grapes are delicious.

Marcy:

Marcy: what-

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Sasha, to Grime: do you support gay rights?

Grime: I'm gay

Percy: HE'S AVOIDING THE QUESTION!

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Sasha: Just so you know, if you end up in prison I’m not waiting for you.

Anne: You won’t have to. I’ll escape. We both know this.

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Sasha: [wears a slightly lighter shade of black]

Anne: I see you’re bursting out the spring colors.

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[Reunion]

Grime: How do you plead?

Hop Pop: [looks at Anne]

Anne: [mouths “not guilty”]

Hop Pop: Hot milky.

Anne, bangs head on desk: For fuck's sake, just lock him up.

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Anne: I get really nervous when Marcy compliments me. I don’t know what to say.

Marcy: You look good today.

Anne: Happy birthday.

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Polly: In my defense, I was left unsupervised.

Hop Pop: Wasn’t Anne with you?

Anne: In my defense, I was left unsupervised, too.

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Anne: I eat cheerios because they’re heart-healthy and my heart has been severely damaged…

Anne: …so Marcy...Sasha if you’re out there-

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Marcy and Anne: [staring into each others eyes]

Sasha: [opens soda can]

Anne: We’re having a moment.

Sasha: I’m having a cola.

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Anne: So are you the big spoon or the little spoon?

Sasha: I’m the knife.

Marcy, from across the room: She’s the little spoon.

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Sasha: I’m such an idiot.

Anne:

Sasha:

Anne:

Sasha:

Anne: I love you, but if you’re waiting on me to disagree with you, it’s gonna be a long night.

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Hop Pop: Do you want to tell me how you guys crashed Bessie?

Marcy: Well, we were driving and there was this deer in the middle of the road that apparently Anne didn’t see, so I shouted, “Marcy, deer!”

Anne:

Marcy: Do you want to tell Hop Pop how you responded?

Anne:

Anne: “Yes, honey?"

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Anne: Weird, all my jackets keep on disappearing.

Sprig, wearing Anne’s jacket: Spooky.

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Anne, frantically: Have you seen my girlfriends? I lost them in the crowd.

Someone: What do they look like?

Anne, sobbing: BEAUTIFUL.

[elfyourmother]

So since you're talking Disney tonight, I'm curious. What's your favorite place (or places) to eat in the parks? My best friend and I are (hopefully) going in Feb 2023; she's never been, and I haven't been since 2003ish. My mainstays are still there but I don't know about a lot of the new stuff.

It depends on what you’re after tbh. Disney really stepped up Food & Beverage in the last few years, especially on the quick service front. Unfortunately dining has been a bit uneven since pandemic reopening and we’re still waiting on a handful of places to come back. That should be over by the time y’all go though.

A lot of the better places are going to be at the resorts and Disney Springs but I will give some recs for everywhere, including the parks. Buckle up, this will be long.

Magic Kingdom:

Still the weakest food lineup in the parks but there are some hidden gems.

Best table service by a country mile is Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper Canteen (aka Skipper Canteen), it’s not even close. The food is still really interesting despite the attempts to keep dumbing down the menu, and it’s Jungle Cruise themed so you get corny dad jokes from the servers. Reservations are stupidly easy to get there because bland palate folk are terrified by the menu. Definitely take the time to look at the theming while you’re there, there’s some fun sight gags and visual humor going on.

Be Our Guest is one of the hardest reservations to get but it’s worth it to go at least once just to see the inside of Beast’s Castle, located in the new to you New Fantasyland expansion, but especially if you can manage to get seated in the West Wing. It’s dummy expensive though and prix fixe so keep that in mind. I enjoy the food, but it's not somewhere I have to go every trip. Ditto Cinderella’s Royal Table, which is basically wedding reception food but you get to eat inside the castle. All the princesses should be back by the time you go. I’ve eaten there twice, once pre and post pandemic (the last time was my 40th birthday last year) and tbh the food is actually pretty good there now. Just, again, you’re paying through the nose to be in the castle.

Quick service your best bet is probably going to be either Casey’s Corner (get the corndog nuggets), Columbia Harbour House if you like seafood, or Pecos Bill if you want Tex Mex. All of these are okay choices. Just stay tf out of Cosmic Rays, unless you just want to watch Sonny Eclipse do his thing.

But in all honesty I would either dip to a monorail resort or Wilderness Lodge for lunch on an MK day if you don’t hit up Skipper Canteen. Or just snack around. MK has some fantastic snacks, like the cheeseburger spring rolls at the Adventureland cart (despite how damn expensive they got), the loaded tots at Friar’s Nook, and the waffle sandwiches over at Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square.

Epcot:

Still an embarrassment of riches tbh. You really can’t go wrong with most things here. Just stay the hell out of San Angel Inn and Coral Reef and you should be fine. Depending on when y’all go in February you may be there for Festival of the Arts, which is still fairly new, but the food booths there serve up some of the best stuff you’ll see at the Epcot festivals. It’s also really fun and emphasis is put on presentation. (I wanted to make it down this year, but...work.)

Really important to note that Epcot has been in Construction Hell(tm) for the past few years because they are completely overhauling the front of the park. The first couple of phases are already done, but just be aware that they are still liable to be working when you go, and what you know as Future World has gotten divvied up into 3 new lands: World Nature (The Land, The Seas, and a new Moana walkthru attraction I have no idea when), World Discovery (Mission Space, Test Track, and the new Guardians of the Galaxy coaster opening this year specifically for my birthday, for me), and World Celebration (Spaceship Earth, the Imagination Pavilion, what used to be MouseGears and is now Creations Shop. Club Cool is in there now. They still have Beverly). World Showcase’s construction is over now that the France expansion is open with the Ratatouille ride and the new crepe places. They also have a gondola system now that dumps about a million people off at the International Gateway entrance back there. :\

Right now my favorite table service joint is Spice Road Table in Morocco, which is a tapas style situation and really good. I remember the sangria here being pretty good too. Le Cellier is obscenely overpriced but good steakhouse fare over in Canada. The cheddar cheese soup is an Epcot classic and they always have some kind of bougie poutine that’s good.

My favorite quick service by far is Les Halles over in France. Unfortunately people found out about this place and it’s slammed a lot. But it’s a bakery that also has amazingly good savory items. Things are just fresh and delicious. Some of the best creme brulee I’ve ever had was here, including the French bistros locally in NYC. Around the corner L’Artisan des Glaces has really good ice cream and some fun treats. The brioche ice cream sandwich is yummy, just eat it fast--they put a scoop of your choice in a brioche and press it into a panini. It melts so fast but it’s so tasty. I hear good things about the new crepe place but haven’t been there yet.

Regal Eagle Smokehouse is another fave quick service. Remember shitty ass Liberty Inn at the American Adventure pavilion? A year or two before Covid they overhauled it into a BBQ joint highlighting different regional styles (mostly this is reflected in the sauces on offer). It’s also got light Muppets theming that’s adorable. Food is great there.

I have to give a shout to Garden Grill though, which is the character dining situation in the Land pavilion. Think comfort, Thanksgiving-y food. Back in the day it was a fancier place but it still rotates over the Living With the Land attraction and now you get Chip & Dale, Pluto, and Mickey in an adorable farmer outfit. It’s family style and the reason to eat here is all the produce served is grown right in the Land pavilion greenhouses. I had the best salad in my damn life at this place, I had never had anything that fresh before. If you’re at all into characters though it’s one of the best places because the restaurant is so small you will really get good interaction with them. They will come over like 3 and 4 times.

Hollywood Studios:

Used to be awful, even worse than MK, but has gotten a lot better in recent years. That said:

RONTO ROASTERS. DO NOT PASS GO. DO NOT COLLECT $200.

Ronto Roasters is in Galaxy’s Edge and is basically home to 1 thing and 1 thing only, the Ronto Wrap, which is the 1 thing you have to eat on your trip or else you go to jail. I can’t even describe how good this thing is but it’s like, a sausage wrap situation with slaw and sauce and I want one right now why is it so far away. Since the parks re-opened this place tends to close early, but if it does you can still get the wrap at Docking Bay 7, the more robust quick service in the land. Even though they dumbed down the names of the menu items for the squares who can’t grok RP or immersion the food is still really good. But get a Ronto Wrap. I am begging.

Woody’s Lunchbox in Toy Story Land is really really good “grownup” versions of kid classics but trying to find seating there is like the damn Hunger Games. Put a mobile order in really early, like when you first get to the park, for an “off” time (like 11am or 2-3pm if you can wait that long). The fancy pop tarts are so good there.

People will talk shit about the Blue Milk but those people don’t have any taste. Don’t listen to those people. Blue Milk is fucking good. They’re just not used to the flavor profile, cause that ish is just coconut & rice milk with food coloring in it. If that’s not your jam, idk what to tell you. I’m ethnic and been drinkin Vita Coco from the bodega next door since I was like 5 fhjdksfs

Baseline Tap House has the best charcuterie situation in all of Disney World, including the signature restaurants that cost a million dollars, and it’s like $10. I still have no idea how or why it’s that cheap for the amount and quality they give you but I don’t question it. I just eat it. They also have craft beer and stuff if you’re into that sort of thing.

Animal Kingdom:

Best eats in the parks that aren’t Epcot. Satu’li Canteen in Pandora might just be the best quick service on property. Their thing is customized bowls a la Chipotle but that’s doing it a disservice. Everything is tasty and fresh and the antithesis of what people think of when you say “theme park food”. The cheeseburger pods are also to die for--imagine McD’s cheeseburger stuffed into bao and that’s basically it. If you order those ask for a cup of the creamy herb dressing for dipping. You’ll thank me, I promise.

My fave table service here is Tusker House, which is a character buffet situation, but I only ever eat breakfast there after rope dropping the heavy hitter rides to take a break. It’s more interesting than standard Disney breakfast fare because of the African options, like bobotie and whatnot. But you can still get Mickey waffles.

Honestly I just eat at Satu’li all other times I’m at AK though.

Honorable mention to Nomad Lounge, my favorite lounge on property that’s not at the Polynesian. They have some fun, interesting cocktails and small plates that are all fantastic. Get the churros.

Resorts:

My favorite quick service despite the unfortunate name is Capt. Cook’s at the Polynesian (but it’s my favorite resort and I’m very biased!). The Thai Coconut Meatballs are one of my favorite meals anywhere on the planet much less Disney and it’s a steal for how much they give you. That entire menu is just banger after banger though. All the food at the Poly in general tbh, it’s one of the reasons I love staying there.

For moderately priced table service Grand Floridian Cafe is a hidden gem and a fave of mine--the chicken and waffles are so good there. Steakhouse ’71 over at the Contemporary literally just opened last year as part of the 50th anniversary of WDW and is stellar by all accounts, I haven’t eaten there yet but everyone swears the burger there is the best on property. This joint used to be called The Wave...of American Flavors if that rings a bell and it still has a couple of the cult fave items from the old menu (the Bacon and Eggs appetizer, mostly).

Fancy/signature restaurant rec is probably Jiko over at Animal Kingdom Lodge. California Grill at the Contemporary is a bit more hit or miss recently but the bonus to eating there are the views of the MK fireworks. Even if you can’t get a dinner reservation there and eat earlier, as long as you return with your receipt they’ll let you go out onto the viewing deck. (This also works if you eat at the lounge, which is first come first served seating)

If you won’t have a car and are staying on property, just take rideshare to eat at the resorts. There’s still no resort to resort transportation and it takes too long unless you’re taking a break on a park day to a resort close by.

Disney Springs

What Downtown Disney is now called in Florida, and it’s where basically all the best restaurants on property are now. If you were last down in 2003 you won’t even recognize it tbh. Ridiculous number of celebrity chefs down there now and you really can’t go wrong with anywhere that isn’t like, Planet Hollywood or Paradiso whatever. But to me the standouts:

- Wine Bar George. One of my faves on property. Criminally underrated. Despite the name it’s not pretentious at all and George himself is there a lot (he used to be the Master Sommelier over at California Grill at the Contemporary before leaving to start this place). Every single server is extremely well versed in wines and will give excellent recs even if you know nothing about it. Get a wine flight and the saganaki, at minimum.

- Jaleo, Chef José Andres' tapas place. Very expensive bill because you’re getting small plates to share. Excellent food though. I’ve not been to the Disney Springs one yet (Delta squashed me and Dandy’s planned date night there last fall) but I have been to the one in D.C. He’s also just an awesome dude and I like to support him.

- Homecomin’, the Florida comfort food place by Oprah’s old personal chef Art Smith. People rave about the fried chicken there but I found it underseasoned lol. But it’s good food at monster portions. They do Brunch there on the weekends and it's one of the hardest reservations to score but it’s so fucking good. Moonshine cake here is a winner.

- Morimoto Asia, as in the Iron Chef. Another fiendishly expensive place but amazingly good pan-Asian cuisine. They have a quick service outlet called Morimoto Street Food if you just wanna sample stuff for cheaper. Get the ribs. Ramen is also to die for.

- Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is just fun. It’s Indiana Jones themed. Apps are actually great though!

If you want to find out more, All Ears is my favorite Disney YouTube channel and Molly’s food reviews are always really good if you want to get an idea of what’s out there. Their videos are just very very good in general for planning purposes and I definitely recommend them, especially if you’ve been away from the parks for a long time. Things are very very different now! The Dis folks split their dining reviews onto a separate channel (I think it’s just called Disney Dining?) and it’s fine but they’re more hit or miss to me with the content.

[lunasblipsandblurbs]

Hi um slight trigger wanting for vague abuse. I completely understand if you’re not comfortable writing this. How would the boys defend reader after their dad berates them in front of the pedro boys?

If you got daddy issues raise your hand 🙋‍♀️

For reals tho, I can totally relate hun, dads can be canonically the WORST and you just gotta stand off to the side knowing that part of your DNA is not you.

Warning: mentions of verbal/mental abuse from a parent.

* Gender Neutral reader

Din Djarin

SOMEONE BETTER COME GET YOUR DAD BEFORE HE FUCKING DIES. For real the moment one berating mphrase escapes your dads mouth Din's automatically going to go into protector mode. Yeah, your riduur pointing a blaster between your dads eyes was definitely not how you expected this meeting to go. Later on he mumbles that it wasn't actually loaded. He wouldn't actually shoot your father but he is totally okay clocking him with said blaster.

Javier Peña

Oh jesus the moment your father says something shitty to you all bets are off. Javier is instantly going to spring up with a mean why don't you watch what you fucking say, old man? Yeah the visit was cut short to say the least but blood does not determine family in Javier's eyes, a father should never say things like that to their child. Javier just huffs as he peels his truck from the driveway with you resting under is arm.

Frankie Morales

Nope. Nope. Nope. When someone puts you down or like hurts you thats a huge trigger for Frankie. You and he are eachothers rocks so whenever something happens when the other is in emotional turmoil the you or he just gets up to take you both out of the situation. The first rude comment to leave your father's mouth was Frankie's cue to gently excuse you both as he said he wasn't feeling great. He always know the safest fastest way to get you to the safety of his old pick up.

Ezra

This is the very first time Ezra's had the pleasure to 'meet the parents'. And wow what a fucking nut case of lineage you come from in Ezra's opinion. This is the third disgustingly rude comment your father has thrown your way and you still say nothing. Where is his beautiful little Bird that rises from the ashes to reveal their true Phoenix? When Ezra comes to the conclusion you're stunted back to the days of childhood meakness thats when he's has had enough. He excuses you two in the most loquaciously bitchy way towards your father. Dumbfounded by the articulate vocabulary you two are easily able to slip away. In Ezra's words you have a new Daddy anyway as he tosses you a wink.

Max Phillips

Wow Max is really about to eat your whole ass father isn't he? No, no you won't let him but holy FUCK is this old geezer a fucking dud at parties. It's your birthday dinner for fucks sake and all this old koot can do is list off all the 'flaws' he assumes about you? You don't even see the man for half the fucking year what tf does he know about you? Max is gonna get so fed up hes just going to throughout the dinner flash your father his vampire face until he fucking leaves.

Pero Tovar

Again he's literally gonna murder your father in cold blood infront of you. You also stop him but c'mon it's for your honor Amor! Pero realized your father sold you off with the land to get married but he didn't realize how horrid of a home you came from. By the time Pero cuts the visit short by asking your father to get the fuck off his land. He already has you cradled in his arms protecting you from all harmful things.

[siphersaysstuff]

TFWIKI Pics Jan 2023: Grab Bag!

January's Patreon-backed @tfwiki toy picture theme is... three themes. There were a bunch of holes I kinda wanted to fill but none of them were really big enough for their own full update, so like, hey. Mix 'em up.

First we have the second round of Beast Wars "Fox Kids!" redecoes, released in 2000 alongside the new Beast Machines toys. The BW show's recent move to the Fox Kids cartoon block really boosted demand for more Transformers product, and Hasbro could only stuff so much into Machines, so Wars got extended another year with these and the Mutants. 1) Transmetal Airazor 2) Transmetal Rattrap 3) Transmetal Rhinox 4) Transmetal Waspinator

Next is a very loose theme of real car models in red. Yeah. Look, I wanted to get new pics of two of these anyway (the first and last) and found two more toys that needed new pics that matched the vague pattern.

Binaltech Meister Velocity Red Mica Edition" is perhaps better known as "Zoom-Zoom", a spare body for Binaltech Jazz equipped with an AI that Jazz is teaching to dance. I love Zoom-Zoom and he should become the new default Jazz-mold redeco.

Kiss Players Hot Rodimus is a redeco of Alternators Mirage, with some added accessories. Not just the figurine of human partner Shaoshao Li, but a 4-part fishing rod that reassembles into an arm-mounted gun like the original Hot Rod's arm-pipe-guns. But it's not very good, it doesn't clip on, just kinda grips.

Alternators Rumble is part of the final wave of Alternators toys, relegated to Walmart exclusivity. He's weird. He's simpler than most Alternators, he doesn't have normal arms, and the spring-loaded piledrivers are all wobbly once deployed. Also, no Takara release.

And then there's Universe Swerve, whose release story is a DOOZY but the short of it is, Chevy commissioned Hasbro/Takara to make an original Chevy Aveo TF mold to use as giveaways at malls and whatnot in 2007, part of the whole movie marketing thing Chevy/Paramount had going on. Which means this mold can NEVER be restored and used again. It's a truly unique piece that I'm super-happy to have.

And we're wrapping up with some pieces from Takara's 2010 Animated line. Said line is most famous for dousing the main cast in super-shiny metallic paint, but most of the toys only got a bit of it. Oil Slick only got bright green paint on his gauntlets and legs, while Blazing Lockdown just got metallic pale-gold flames instead of the Hasbro version's more cartoony yellow-gold.

Optimus Prime Clear Red Ver. is a Toys"R"Us exclusive redeco of the Legends-class Optimus. It's one of Takara's many many many many store promotional items, where you got it free with qualifying purchases on specific dates in specific stores. In this case, 3000 yen's worth of Animated product at TRU, presumably on the first weekend of the toyline's release (haven't found the exact date yet).

Prowl Elite Guard Ver. was exclusive to the 2010 Tokyo Toy Show, which ran from July 15th through the 18th. It's currently unknown what the production run on this one was.

If you like these pictural perusals through Transformers history, why not toss a coin to your pic'er at my Patreon, "gregstfwikipics"? This helps get even more pics out and can even let you pick a theme!

[trashbinbackyard]

basics and environment for gilly and ipes

gals... one wholesome, one not so much

Basics:

1. What is their gender?

Female

Female

2. What is their sexuality?

Panromantic demisexual

Bisexual demiromantic

3. What is the meaning behind their name? Do they have any nicknames?

Gesiye Ikande, goes by Gilly a lot. Gesiye means genuine in Ijaw (ethnic group in Nigeria)

Her real name is Nayla Hahn Nayla being Arabic origin and Hahn Korean (her moms’ backgrounds) Though at this point no one knows her real name as she goes by Ipes which is a different spelling for a demon Ipos

4. Do they have any siblings? How many? Are they older or younger?  Which sibling are they the closest with?

She has two younger sisters. She’s pretty close with both of them, but they live on earth so she sees them rarely

No siblings

5. What’s their relationship with their parents like? What about other relatives?

She loves them but being the oldest sister she also kinda fell into that third parent role. She has a pretty big family as her parents also have multiple siblings, they spend holidays all together

She got emancipated at the age of 15 due to her parents not being able to care for her and she refused to enter any kind of foster system. She hasn’t talked to them since, assumes they’re dead

6. What would they give their life for?

Her family for sure

Honestly, nothing. No one comes even near being worth dying for. Neither is her business. If it ever came to it, she’d rather rot in prison than die for it

7. Are they in a romantic relationship? With who? How did they meet?

Mallory, met her at work. She wanted to wait to become more than just an investigator intern before starting anything but she’s smart and now she’s a fully fledged investigator

No, she has a strict no dating or banging your employees policy and since all the people she has respect for so far are her employees, there’s no one available. Also, she thinks pretty highly of herself so it’s gonna take work for someone be on the level she sees appropriate. (i myself am kinda curious where tf she and kenjiro are gonna end up) 

8. What do they believe will happen to them after they die? Does this belief scare them?

She’s not religious, but does believe in some sort of good/bad place, she doesn’t really let it control her life and she tries to be good for the sake of being good (also, being mean is not nice)

No. And since she doesn’t fear life after death she feels free to do whatever the hell she likes

9. What is their favorite color? Favorite animal?

Purple. Any type of antelope, she thinks they’re neat

Black, surprise, but also really likes neon lights (you can guess what type of lights there are in her club). She likes snakes, especially black mambas

10. What are some of their talents/skills?

She’s very resourceful, quick thinking and good writer (of reports at least)

She knows how to read and push people, very conniving, and a great actor

11. If they could make a mark on history, what would they like it to be?

Idk, she’s just happy to be here

Woman has a drug empire right under law enforcement’s noses

12. How old are they? When is their birthday?

24-29 depending if time is pre-mallory vs relationship

35 (and both for them i really hate coming up with specific dates)

13. What do they do for fun?

Read, swim, enjoy coffee, cuddle with Mallory, watch animal videos

Gamble (she’s cheating), drink, have long ass baths, patrolling her club is work but she enjoys that part of her work a lot

14. What is their favorite food? How often do they get to eat it?

Something very spicy, veggies, she’s not a huge meat-eater

Due to her past drug abuse, most foods make her nauseous, so her fave is something light like fish

15. What was something their parents taught them?

Be kind and respectful, know your worth and do the dishes

Everyone is own their own

16. Are they religious?

No, spiritual, kinda

No

17. Where were they born?

Nigeria

Outer rim

18. What languages can they speak? Where did they learn these languages?

English and trade

Trade, whatever is the second biggest language on outer rim

19. What is their occupation?

Private investigator

Night club owner (that’s the side hustle to her drug business)

20. Do they have any titles? How did they earn them?

P.I, lots of school and getting a good internship

Word on the street is that she runs the biggest drug ring this side of rim, not officially though. Hard work and lots of blackmailing

Environment:

61. Which season is their favorite season?

Spring, lots of green, but not yet unbearably hot

Whenever her money comes in

62. Have they ever been betrayed? How did it affect their ability to trust others?

No, doubt she ever will, the bounty hunter (at least the citadel ones) are good people

Since birth honestly, whatever trust she had for her parents wilted away and now she won’t trust anyone unless they’ve proven themselves time and time again

63. What is always guaranteed to make them smile?

Animals, friends, the outdoors, she’s simple, just living the good life

Money, getting what she wants

64. Do they get cold easily? Do they get overheated easily?

She get cold more easily than too hot

Thanks to her metal leg all drastic changes in temperature are felt almost immediately

65. What’s their immune system like? Do they get sick often? How do they react to getting sick?

She’s got a pretty strong immune system. Doesn’t get sick that much

It’s pretty weak. She often gets flu when it’s the season

66. Where do they live? Do they like it there?

She lives in the citadel, has nice apartment there, she likes it lot

She has carved herself a place on the outer rim, it wasn’t exactly her dream but at this point there’s no place she’d rather be, has multiple apartments scattered around but her main one is on the top floor of her nightclub

67. Is their bedroom messy? What about their bathroom? Kitchen? Living room?

It’s somewhat messy, coffee cups and plates here and there, papers and journals scattered about, the whole house is like that

It’s super neat, she looks after herself. Her suite doesn’t even have a kitchen because she gets her food from the club kitchen

68. How did their environment growing up affect their personality?

Her parents influenced her a lot, she turned out good

Coming from two addicts, becoming one herself and generally being distrustful... 

69. How did the people in their environment growing up affect their personality?

Wait i thought the previous one was the same question abbgöreghaeh

70. How do they feel about animals? Do they have any pets?

Love them! No time for one tho, if she had it’s be a cat

On that note.. I think she has a pet snake in her suite, its got a huge terrarium for it

71. How are they with children? Do they have any? Do they want any?

Love them, she’s good with them, she’s definitely the fun big cousin for her small relatives. Doesn’t have any but might want one? She feels she’s too young still

She doesn’t hate them but would rather no kids see her, ever. Doesn’t have any, doesn’t want any

72.  Would they rather have stability or comfort?

i mean.... with stability comes comfort. But she’d choose comfort

Stability, life is already one big uncomfort for her to begin with

73. Do they prefer the indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors

Indoors

74. What weather is their favorite? Do they like storms?

Sunny for sure, storms are nice when you’re inside and in a secure place

Loves rain and storms, they also make ppl gather inside more

75. If given a blank piece of paper, a pencil, and nothing to do, what would happen?

She’d doodle, they’re not great but i’m Mallory would love whatever she’d draw

If something, she’d draw a middle finger for investigators to find

76. How organized are they?

She keeps her work very neat and packed, everything else, not so much

Very much so, everything is neat and organized and hidden away, that’s key to getting away with doing what she does

77. What is their most prized possession?

Her badge, or a stuffed animal from her home

A single memory card contains mountains of excel sheets, it’s either always on the move and hidden or locked away, never in the same place for longer than a week

78. Who do they consider to be their best friend?

Mallory, she’s sappy like that

Juicebox comes the closest

79. What is their economic situation?

She’s comfortable, not super rich but not going from paycheck to paycheck either

Oh she’s loaded

80. Are they a morning person or a night owl?

Night owl

All the best stuff happens at night in her opinion

[klarolinedrabbles]

What are some of the tvd to fandoms greatest hits so to speak... I was only in it for a short time and then jumped out because I couldn't stand to

Oh, well allow me to be your guide. This will be under a read more because I already know, I’m gonna write a whole essay. Shout out to my ride or die @hellsbellschime.

I don’t think any overtly crazy happened during the good!TVD years. No wait, I’m lying.

The year the spin-off got announced, I believe it was tvguide, that posted an article with like info tidbits for currently airing shows. And one of them, was that Hayley was pregnant with Klaus’ kid. I remember this shit so clearly, man. Everyone was so confused. And then they were like SURPRISE, APRIL FOOLS. Because it was in fact April 1st. So ha-ha we all had a laugh, great. Fastforward to what, late April? Episode 4x20 airs, and it’s exactly what happened???

That whole day btw, the day the backdoor pilot for TO aired was just insanity. I’ll say that about a lot of days in this answer, but that day was really just something else. Like we were delirious, that’s the only way I can explain what happened on here. It was a nightmare but also one of the funniest night’s I’ve ever spent on here. I gotta go back for old time’s sake and reblog some of the shit from that night because we all snapped. And not in the good way. 

The TVD 100th. Now, we knew Joseph was coming back for that episode so they hype was real. Because up until that point, we’d gotten a huge load of nothing in regards to Klaroline. They released a trailer, a short one, that’s still in my favorites folder on youtube to this day. I rewatch it all the time because it’s iconic. And there was literally .002 seconds of Klaroline. It’s Caroline standing and then Klaus says “hello, caroline” and everyone lost their shit so much when it dropped that ‘hello caroline’ trended ww on twitter. 

THE DAY THE NETWORK THAT AIRED TVD IN AUSTRALIA AIRED A PROMO WITH THE KLAROLINE KISS IN 5X11. ICONIC. I literally woke up, logged on at around 11 AM my time, and my dashboard was on fire. It was the BEST. We didn’t know wtf to do, it was amazing. 

Paleyfest. Ohhhh buddy, lemme tell ya. So TVD/TO got chosen to have the CW panel’s at Paleyfest that year. Everyone was on a bit of edge because TO to that point was what, almost done with S1 and Klaroline had been given the mega cold-shoulder despite being the very thing other than the Mikaelson’s that got used to lure people in? After the pregnancy plot from hell, everyone was ready to peace tf out, but we got halted because it was a ‘ohh of course it’s gonna continue’ then they tried to nip Klaroline in the bud with 5x11 and no one was having it. So Paleyfest was where we were gonna get some ANSWERS, DAMMIT. I live on the east coast and the festival was held in the west coast so I wasn’t awake when it was happening. I remember making a post about how ‘going to sleep, and hoping when I woke up the answers were good.’. So I went to sleep, woke up a few hours later like 2-3 AM my time, and checked my blog and the first message I had was ‘don’t wake up stephanie, everything is a mess, stay asleep where everything’s fine’ I—

The gist of that was, they basically set JoMo up to be the bad-cop in shutting down Klaroline. He gave this long answer that made absolutely zero sense. The girl who asked the question about Klaroline, who was like 13 at the time, got called a bully for even asking a question at an event she paid to be at. A mess. And JP was like NO CROSSOVERS, ORGANIC, BLAH BLAH. And Paul was sitting next to her going “why can’t the show’s just intersect”, he was right and he said it. 

I can’t remember if this was S1 or S2, but somebody tweeted something and Carina replied ‘when you’re found dead in your basement with klaroline written on you this is why’ or something like that, that was a ~fun~ night. And then like half an hour later she was like “I’m sorry, I’ll never tweet about Klaroline again just leave me alone” if you’ve ever seen this fandom refer to ourselves as basement dwellers, this night is why. 

NARDUCCI. Can’t forget him. Talk about a man who just didn’t get it. And I don’t mean Klaroline, he just didn’t get anything, nothing in his head has ever clicked, I’m convinced. He used to pick fights on twitter repeatedly. Admitted once that he missed his flight because he was on twitter…arguing with a fan. AND ONE DAY, he decided to just—snap. Went on this hours long tirade against the Klaroline fandom, essentially calling everyone stupid because no one was appreciating the ‘art’ of the show. So when I say it lasted hours, I mean that. Now, you’d think, that he would be done, right? WELL, apparently that wasn’t enough, so the next day, he continued. I remember because I was in this gc on whatsapp, and I remember Erika sending a message to the gc going “omg, Narducci vs KCers round 2″ when I tell you I screamed. The man went on a two-day rampage against this fandom and it was insane. 

S6/S2 of TVD/TO was not a fun time. I can genuinely say it was borderline a chore to come on here during that time. It wasn’t fun, every day someone was in argument with someone from production on twitter. Truly the worst year of the fandom, imo. So S7/S3 rolls around and that’s where shit went nuclear. 

Hillary and I, are minding our own damn business, when someone come’s to us with information regarding the new seasons. This was post-SDCC, so it’s like the lull of September, waiting for the seasons to start in October. And we get approached with information, talkin bout how Caroline’s gonna be pregnant with Alaric’s twins in S7. When I tell you we didn’t know wtf to do. And we had to like wait on confirmation about it but then we found out it was legit and we were pissed. Literally ask us if we wanted to be in the spoiler game, the answer is no tf we did not. And she and I basically spent two days complaining. LIKE UGHHHH WE DON’T WANNA DO THIS, BUT ALSO THIS IS DISGUSTING, WE CAN’T JUST LET THEM SPRING THIS ON EVERYONE, BUT AGHH WHY US. So we chose collectively, as a duo, because das my other half yo, to blab. 

That went over as best as anyone could hope for it to go. Now, flashforward yet again, this time to around late Novemeber/December. I had been sent word that something was going down. TVD/TO lost their Thursday slots and got bumped to Friday’s, so a plan was going on, and they made one. We’d heard that they were rearranging something mid-season because they were gonna make a crossover work, publicly we found out it would be Paul and JoMo that crossover back-to-back. THEN ONE NIGHT—I call it black friday bc  that day was a fucking mess—, a friend of mine was friends with an SCer, I wanna say, and she was hearing word that the crossover did have Klaus and Caroline interact via phone call, but that it was very definitively an ending. Because they spoke about Camille and Stefan, etc, etc. Like a closing of the book type thing. So okay, we were like devastated, everyone on twitter was losing their shit. Everyone was pissed, and @-ing the writers all these crazy, sad things, we were a wreck. Ask Hillary about this night because she, I remember, describes it as ‘logging on and reading what everyone else had and not understanding why tf everyone was mad about it’. It was the first and last time that our roles were reversed, and bless her for it. 

SO WE’RE SITTING THERE, it’s Saturday, and we kept getting more information and we were like…something isn’t right here. So we did a bit of digging, spoke to a few people and waited it out. LO AND BEHOLD, everything we’d heard about the phone call was false. There was a phone call but the CKers and SCers were so mad about what was actually said in it, that a few of em, ring leaders of the feeble minded, made up a version and passed it around their fandoms as legit till it eventually worked it’s way over to us. So we all jumped the gun on fake information, lmfskdnknsks. Rumor has it, you can still hear Hillary yelling ‘I told you so’ at me through our group chat. 

So all was well, I couldn’t tell everyone why not to panic, just that they didn’t need to. Until, this account popped up called tvdspoiler or something on twitter, also saying false information about the phone call. Sending everyone into a panic yet again. I remember this because I was at  kmart with my mom, and the kmart by my house was in a basement so I had no cell service. I was able to send like a couple of messages, and was basically like ‘tell everyone to chill, I’ll clear it up when I get home’ did that in like a couple of hours cause then I had to leave to the midnight showing of the force awakens with my friends. So that day was chaotic, but fun. It was the first time I reached 99+ messages on my inbox, lmao. 

So that all happened like a good while before we actually saw the episode. But cut to a few weeks later. I woke up at 1 AM my time to drink water, was on tumblr trying to go back to sleep. I checked my inbox and there was this bizarre message talking about ‘got some scoop’ and they were like ‘Finn dies in 3x17, Aurora gets put into some weird sleeping spell in 3x18, Camille and Davina die in 3x19, Lucien dies in 3x20′ and I quite literally laughed??? Literally who wouldn’t. Like who tf would ever believe TO had the balls to do all of that when they never killed anyone off. AND, WHO WOULD BELIEVE THAT SOMEONE WOULD JUST STOP BY, SHARE IT AND LEAVE. So I sent a screenshot to Hillary and was like ‘yo did you get this because wtf’. We often got duplicate messages. And we often got messages of people who were pissed about the two previous times we, from the klaroline fandom of all places, had legit info that wound up being true, that they were just waiting for us to fuck up. So we used to get messages of people pretending they were sharing info, and it was just antis trying to make us look stupid. 

SO, Hillary says ‘just answer it because it’s obviously fake’ top ten moments before disaster. I answer it and am like oh haha, and where did that info come from. And they came back like a minute later, saying ‘I have a source’ THEN THEY ELABORATED. They mentioned that Lucien drags Freya and Vincent to Mystic Falls to do this spell with some bullet and etc. So at that point we were like fUCK because that same day we’d found out was in 3x16, which ended with Lucien and this white-oak bullet, having kidnapped Freya. And that’s when we knew, that someone showed up in the middle of the night, spoiled the whole back-half of TO S3—and then left.

The back-half of S3 was so fun??? Every week the info just kept coming true. On the wikia everyone hated me, probably the most anti messages I ever had was during that time, honestly it was great, 10/10 would recommend. 

THEN, at some point in our blog history, Hillary had been getting quite a few messages about PT. And she had this fucking line in one of the messages about Phoebe’s pronunciation with her accent for the show, or lack thereof. And she said “weeches and woves will always have a place in my heart” SO THEM PHOEBE TWEETED IT. THAT EXACT LINE, and we were like was she...? So we shrugged off okay. A few days later, she tweeted “hellsbellschime enough, there’s plenty of other things to watch on tv, I hear mad men’s great.” And I—

THIS WAS ON SOME RANDOM ASS SUNDAY. Like I was lounging around, waiting for the new episode of game of thrones and then WHAM, chaos. AND AS IF THAT WASNT ENOUGH, Leah joined in too. Putting a target on my friends back...about her blog that no one was making them read. You can’t make that shit up. And Jenn actually replied to Phoebe’s tweet and got a reply back, and she was all “you’re right, I’m sorry” and then deleted the original tweet, which I still have a screenshot of btw. And then Leah showed up in Hillary’s inbox with this ridiculous three part ask about how she shouldn’t criticize women in the acting industry because of how hard it is for women in that industry which is true, but it doesn’t make you exempt from criticism??? So not sure where she meant to go with that one.

SO THERE WE HAVE IT, our fandom’s greatest hits. I’m sure I can elaborate and insert more, but I’ve been typing for a good 40 minutes. 

Told ya, I wrote a whole dissertation, lmaooo.

[woah-were-halfway-there]

Has y/n ever seen Auston get yelled at by his mom? Like her really frustrated with him and not to happy? Y/n just staying away and watching a few feet away?

She has seen where ema’s pretty disappointed in him. They got into an argument while y/n was in Scottsdale this one time, but like it was before they lived together so she wouldn’t go there the entire summer she’d just got to visit for a couple of weeks, but like it was around the time where Auston wanted to ask her to move in with him when he got back to Toronto, but didn’t know how. So, this particular summer, y/n was staying for a whole month rather than a couple of weeks so Auston figured it’d give him a good chance to see how it’d really be like living together and all. All was well, but then Auston got weird. He started overthinking the whole asking her to move in thing and how maybe it was too early in their relationship although they’d been together for over two years also y/n had just graduated from university that spring and her lease was up in September of that year so the timing couldn’t have been better, but again, Auston allowed himself to overthink it and started wondering if it was actually a good idea or not. Because of that he unintentionally took a lot of frustrations out on her by making comments about little things that were just unnecessary like how this one time she did a load of laundry and waited until the next day to fold the clothes and put them away, or about the few strands of hair would be on the washroom counter after she brushed hers in the morning. And the thing is, it even wasn’t that bad and it wasn’t all the time either because y/n is a very clean person but Auston let these little things get to him and he’d make comments about it because he was psyching himself out over asking her to live with him (he was also high key afraid she’d say no) and figured it’d be best if he convinced himself that it wasn’t a good idea. ANYWAYS because of this, y/n got really confused and didn’t understand why he was attacking her over such little pointless things so one night she got fed up and asked him what tf his problem was, he never acted like this when she visited him before or when she stayed with him in Toronto and with how stubborn they both are, it lead to an argument that was WAY bigger than it needed to be and actually resulted in y/n leaving and booking herself a hotel room. However, the next day she had plans with Ema and so after everything happened, she called Ema from her hotel room and explained what happened and how she was going to look for flights home even though she still had like a week left before she was supposed to leave because apparently everything she did bothered her boyfriend and that it’d probably be best if she didn’t go over to ema’s house the next day like she was originally supposed to. However, Ema convinced her to sleep on it before making any rash decisions and booking any flights and also somehow convinced her to still go over the next morning, but what y/n didn’t know Is that as soon as Ema was off the phone with her, she messaged Auston asking him to come over in the morning too and did not let him give no for an answer. The next day, y/n went over to their house, and as her Uber pulled up she saw Auston’s car and was like “oh, hell no” but like she had to get out of the car so she could book another Uber back to the hotel but before she could Alex and Bre came outside and were like NO WAIT and got her to go inside and as she walked in the door she could hear Ema going OFF at Auston from the kitchen and heard her say how she was disappointed in him for letting things get to that point instead of just talking to y/n like he should have as SOON as he started having worries. So, y/n just kind of awkwardly stood there and listened as Auston said he fucked up majorly and how he tried calling her but she wouldn’t answer and he thought it was too late. And then Ema asked him straight up “do you want to let her go? Because if you do, you might not get her back” and Auston said “of course not” so Ema was like “good, cause she’s here. Go talk to her and fix this” and was good in the end

[mythykl]

**That’s right. It’s time for Kakashi x reader Bitches

“Kakashi? Kakashi??” You couldn't comprehend why Rin had locked you in a dark room with hIMmm, and you held his hand the whole time, cuz’ ya 13yo ass was scared af. Once you guys were let out, you saw Rin and Obito fist bumping each other. 

That's when obito blurts- "Being the ones to know how much you like Y/n, you should've seen this coming!" 

"Baka! Shut up Obito, y/n doesn’t kn-" rin whispered

lmao. You're ass went speechless. Kakashi's hold tightened and he dragged you outside the academy.

before dating, he was pretty much a jerk to you, but it was through rin that you both get to know each other more personally,,, and still,, he continued to act like a jerk

well. once he took you outside, he decided to confess. His voice seemed shaky and he didn’t- couldn’t really speak out exactly what he wants,, 

“Kakashi, quit beating round’ the bush.. And the way you’ve held my hand it’s hurt-”

In the mid sentence- he just,, pulled you into a hug,, and whispered how much he likes you and asked you out!

you guys ended up having a beautiful time on your trip/date, at naka river, and,, tho no one really mentions, you both start dating *an unspoken understandin i guess?* on ya second date you guys prolly went for treking! *well i’m imagining that you aren’t a ninja*

You were by far the only one to see his face w/o mask

By now you had gotten used to obito’s clingy ass. though kakashi rants too much about him, you know, he loves him. Rin helps you a lot with dating advices,, somehow

Minato sensei teased you kiddos,, a lot. “At your age, all i used to do was keep staring at kushina,” he joked once.

He was a huge chatter and a curious ass fella surprisingly, you’re boyfriend talked to you about most of the things he learnt in mission, every goddamn theory he had in his mind, his likings and dislikings, his interest in Dōjutsu etc. You could feel how lonely he used to be, cuz he felt no one would listen 

you’d join him during his training at times, well that time you got to know that throwing a kunai isn’t as easy at it looks, your wrist hurt af

once kakashi had called you princess after kissing you in front of your friends, this commenced to everyone calling you by that name. especially Gai and obito

After obioto and eventually, rin’s death *ofc* you guys drifted apart; drastically. You couldn’t understand or help him through his immense remorse and regret while he would just,, either had a huge tantrum or not say anything at all. He said things like-  it’s better to stay alone, and have no one to lose- while breaking up, which hurt you a lot. within a few months, you guys didn't even cross paths in konoha streets since he became heavily loaded with anbu missions

Now that it has been like,,, a really long time; one day you see the konoha’s infamous Naruto with his team at the door, with a huge flower bouquet.

“Please accept this!” The girl with pink hair squeals.

“It cost us our whole savings but Ino-kun did give us a good amount of discount after hearing these are for kakashi-sensei’s date dattebayo!” naruto,, practically screames.

“Hold your horses; that’s not how you greet people.” the,, uchiha? Yes. he concludes blandly.

Your heart skips a beat on hearing your long-time-no-see lover’s name. Knowing him, you highly doubt that he sent them but still you ask.

“No ma’am, but we-once- managed to sneak into his Icha Icha Paradise, he’d written your name.. In it.. So we found you. You are sensei’s date aren’t you!?” the girl with pink hair, yes sakura, almost whispers to you.

ah.

“Yeah. That was a hell of a long time ago,” you smile.

You let them in and offer some tea. You guys talk a lot and they were astonished?- yes, more than astonished that you’ve seen him w/o mask. Ah ok

Wow they had already done huge ass planning beforehand to make you both meet *not that you know*. As you take them downstairs to bid adieu, you see kakashi,, literally,, standing, in front of you’re door. Both of you equally shocked. 

Kakashi and you start talking to each other. You apologize for not sticking around since you didn’t know how to help him let go of his pain while he apologizes for bein a jerk-? Ok.

You guys plan to hangout-, which is the most difficult part! You had to work in the morning hours while he had to stick with team 7 for missions by afternoon

 you guys ended up deciding on crashing at each other’s places at night, and also,, sometimess early in the morning *???* it gets tougher for him with time to juggle from place to place, thus, getting late for his missions

You guys end up moving in together *it’s official* and he sleeps closest to the window. yes.

He’s very protective of you and kinda the jealous type, he’s afraid of losing you and is very open about expressing it. He doesn’t give you nicknames but often call you stuff as ‘my other half’ and refers you w -chan *just being sarcastic*

You are like a mum to team 7 and they love you, you get them lunch at times. Sakura often asks you for advice to get sasuke,, but udk what to say since sasuke.. Is just sasuke *he reminds you of 13yo kakashi*. But uk that there’s a special bond between them

kakashi doesn’t hate PDA, but he doesn’t like it either; you guys for long walks in the evenings, occasionally hold hands. Is it obvious to others? Don't know. Butt once you caught kurenai and asuma kissing.. Twas’ hella kyut

He would also rest his chin on you head a lot, and likes to intertwine his fingers with yours when you guys are alone

Hugs aren’t his thing but if you hug him, he’ll slowly hug you back and then all at once melt into you, Anddd he’s warm af

twice you caught him, just in underwear, slurping ramen in the middle of the night and you were like,, wait wut-

He loves ya massages and loves to cut vegetables,, for some reason,,

Big cuddle person in bed

You love trying different hairstyles on him anddd he looks dead ass hot in most of em. Let’s just agree,, he has a better taste in style than you tf

You guys usually opt for trips to neighbouring villages, hot spring trips, camping etc

Tho mysterious and sarcastic, he opens up to you whenever needed. Unlike in childhood, now you’re the one who talks a lot. He agrees to feel acknowledged for being himself whenever he’s with you and like a prodigy, sharingan bearing, functioning human, as people call him. His brain lets go of all his insecurities and PTSD for a while when he sees you happy because of him

He often loses track of time during his frequent visits to the memorial stone where Obito's name is engraved; you understand that he needs some alone time for this ritual and this, don’t tag along 

Well now, even you've started reading icha icha series cuz’ of ya moron boyfriend, and you are hooked to it *since I basically imagine it to be the fifty shades of grey in naruto universe lol* you guys freakin end up trying shit from the book

“Baby, let’s be sexy,, together” he said once as he leaned againt the kitchen counter in the most sexy way.

“Sure senpai, why the book’s tactics won’t work?” he just laughed hysterically at the comeback.. And,, umm.. You get what happens

He likes braiding your hair, especially before sleep, he finds it relaxing

Whenever his ass displays a bored and unenthusiastic expression, you say, “go bald kakashi.” right. What a mature insult 

He’s very calm and observant and knows what you are feeling- or even what you are thinking. I mean how-? 

He asks you to make miso soup, with eggplant, a lot!

Your parents aren’t really sure of your relationship. Since he wears wut? a maskkKkk. And once Kakashi, still being as apathetic as he was during his youth, spoke bluntly about sensitive topics with them during a discussion

gai gifted you both matching Yukata on ya bday. that’s indeed beautiful and thoughtful of him.

well Your boyfriend sucks at selecting gifts.. He gets you things that can’t be used or idk.. ButTttt this man is too good at remembering dates  

People wonder if he’s stern and serious, judging by his past and repo, but you tell them that he isn’t! Well, he has decided to move on, and now you know how to support him. He knows that you appreciate him for that, and this he listens to you.

you just found an engagement ring on you night stand with letter beside it. congrats hun *instant panic*

...

i hope you enjoyed ;))

i need to,,, stop imagining so much, it's a lot to type. i wish i had a gadget or something through which my imagination would get typed, systematically, on my pc. Btw i won’t be uploading much in September since i gotta study so. so don’t assume that i’m dead or don’t care anymore. 

this one was requested by two peps, since my ass is new on tumblr i kinda fucked up and thus, my inbox got cleared or something. i’m still learning k

ya that’s it.. imma go and read my icha icha now ah huh

[bettsfic]

life update while i wait for my mechanic to call me back

so, i went on a lovely trip to manzanita, los angeles, and galveston, and came home for a week to settle my house stuff before visiting family in missouri, thinking, wrongly of course, it would be a somewhat relaxing week where i could start to get back into the swing of things before the semester starts.

i flew in around midnight, my cousin picked me up from the airport, and i was home at 1ish am, when i basically passed out. i woke up at 1pm (because sleeping 12 hours a night is basically status quo amid summer depression) to about 30 messages all asking if i was okay. i didn’t even wait to see what had happened; i got up and yelled for my grandma and she told me there had been a shooting. i asked her if she’d called my sister and she said no, she didn’t want to bother her, and here i am going absolutely apeshit, because the oregon is a place we all go all the time, it’s the only place to hang out in this city, and my only saving grace is that my cousin, who plays gigs there all the time, was driving me home from the airport when it happened. so i call my sister and she doesn’t answer, then i call my mom, who says she’s fine, and i ask if everyone in our family is accounted for and my mom says she’s been at church and she doesn’t know. nor has my grandma made any calls to make sure my uncle and his wife are okay, or anyone else. “well why would they be in the oregon?” she asked. “I DON’T KNOW, BUT THIS ISN’T A TIME TO MAKE ASSUMPTIONS” i said. 

i’m shakily trying to pour myself a cup of coffee and calm tf down when my grandma tells me she’s decided to give flurry away to my mom’s husband’s daughter, my step-sister, i guess, though i’ve decided i’m never going to have any interaction with them again, and i’ll get to that in a minute. i think my grandma thought i would be happy about it? but like, flurry is my dog. everyone knows i want her, but the problem is, my grandma wants her out of the house completely, and i live here. moreover, i have no idea how i would take her to school with me when i move. so i was just. beside myself.

i am very very very grateful no one i knew was in the shooting, but it’s still awful that it happened in the first place, and i can’t even wrap my head around it. any of it. that dayton is international news, that i’m two degrees of separation from the shooter (my cousin works with a friend of his), that any civilian can get ahold of a weapon that can kill 9 people in less than a minute, that dayton cops actually did their job for once, that any other saturday it could have been my sister and i, that for once i’m glad all my friends have moved out of dayton. that newscasters keep pronouncing “oregon” like the state when the “oregon” of the oregon district is “ore-uh-gahn” emphasis on that last syllable for some reason, but it seems pretty tactless to point that out in a time like this so i’m sticking it at the end of a rant.

my mom is getting back with her alcoholic husband. he and his entire family have been utterly destructive in our lives and i can’t even begin to articulate my disdain for this situation. my grandma says we need to be supportive, but i can’t support such a blatantly unhealthy decision. this dude voted for trump. he’s an evangelical christian. and i suspect he only wants her back because he can’t afford the bills alone. i told her that i didn’t like him and didn’t want to be around him. she told me to at least be nice to him, and i said i wouldn’t be, and moreover i refuse to be in the same room as him, which might mean that when i leave for school, i leave for good. i don’t know that i have the guts to do that, but i can’t really think about that right now. 

which leaves the house. i sold it, and am waiting to receive the closing documents. it’s a bad situation. i spent $6k and two months on repairs, and i got a cash offer within the first 12 hours, no inspections, no closing costs, no repairs needed. if i’d known i would have gotten an immediate low-ball cash offer, i could have saved myself so much time and money. i said no to it at first, but then i got a second offer, a little bit higher, but with closing costs included, and my realtor came back and said even if we got an ideal offer, like a family negotiates me down just a couple grand, the likelihood of additional fees and repairs, in addition to however many months’ mortgage and utilities i’d be paying in the interim, far exceeds the return of the initial cash offer. by this point my blood was just boiling, and i was furious with my realtor for not wanting to fight for anything, or negotiate (and it turns out that’s what my dad hated about her too, and one time he yelled at her, and anyway i haven’t yelled but dear god i’m not doing this again), and after two deliriously bad meltdowns i finally took the offer, just to get the fucking thing over with. it’s been a slow, terrible death and i am never, ever buying a house in a city again, without a partner who is as invested in this process as i am. my house which i’ve owned for 7 years is going to a foreign investor so he can rent it out to UD students who will trash the place and it’ll rot like all the other rented houses on my street, and even though i have nearly 30 grand in equity in the fucking thing, i’m walking away with less than a fraction of it. once i get my car repaired and paid off (i only have 3 payments left), it’s basically a wash. 

i’m just. beside myself. i haven’t felt this angry in years. i don’t have the coping skills to handle all of this. the silver linings voice in my head is reminding me i wasn’t in the shooting, i can’t control what my mother does, flurry is not my dog, and the house is finally sold, but also all of these things kind of suck. not to mention that soon i have to start teaching 3 comp sections. i can’t even imagine what the grading load will be like. 4 papers per semester, each with a rough draft, plus completion assignments and conferences, for 70 students, making $3200 per course, minus STRS and parking fees, and no health insurance. 

some good things: i might be able to start my phd in spring instead of next fall (i have to send a few emails), i started a new novel and i’m almost done with the first chapter, my mom took most of her stuff out of my storage unit so i was able to consolidate all my things into 1 instead of 2, the number of people who reached out to see if i was okay was really heartening, i somehow lost weight on vacation and now i’m under 200lbs for the first time in years, i’m not nearly as depressed as i usually am this time of year, and overall i’m not directionless, i’m not penniless, i’m not friendless, i love and am loved, i’m healthy and have food and clean water and a roof over my head. it’s all relative.