#popular materials

[varshasaini]

What are the most popular materials for kitchen countertops?

The popularity of materials for kitchen countertops can vary based on factors like durability, aesthetics, and cost. Here are some of the most popular materials:

Granite: Granite countertops offer natural beauty and durability. They come in a variety of colors and patterns, making them suitable for various kitchen designs.

Quartz: Quartz countertops are engineered stone surfaces made from quartz crystals and resin. They are non-porous, easy to maintain, and come in a wide range of colors and patterns.

Marble: Marble countertops provide an elegant and timeless look to the kitchen. However, they are more prone to staining and scratching compared to other materials.

Solid Surface: Solid surface countertops, like Corian, are made from acrylic and polyester materials. They offer seamless installation, and easy maintenance, and come in a variety of colors and designs.

Butcher Block: Butcher block countertops add warmth and a rustic charm to the kitchen. They are made from wood, usually maple, oak, or walnut, and require regular maintenance to prevent damage from moisture and heat.

Concrete: Concrete countertops offer a modern and industrial aesthetic. They are customizable in terms of color and texture but require sealing to prevent staining and cracking.

Stainless Steel: Stainless steel countertops are durable, heat-resistant, and easy to clean, making them ideal for busy kitchens. They provide a sleek and contemporary look.

Each material has its advantages and considerations, so it's essential to assess your needs and preferences before choosing the right countertop material for your kitchen.

[t00thpasteface]

Himbo Clark Kent?

DISAGREE STRONGLY.

he's got an incredibly keen mind both in and out of the caped costume. if anything, he has to cultivate an even smarter reputation as a reporter than as superman, to explain why he's always conveniently at every disaster site before lois or anyone else hears about it— and he has to back up his sources legitimately instead of admitting he has super-hearing and xray vision, too!

it also doesn't benefit him to look dumb as superman, either, because he wants people to feel safe when he's around and trust that he won't make a mistake when he's about to catch a falling airplane. i think his foes regularly underestimate his intelligence, but that's more indicative of their egos (especially lex) than it is of his reputation.

plus, superman's enemies are kind of obligated to present logic puzzles for him more often than not as a basic narrative requirement, because superman can brute force his way through any other problem. it's most challenging for superman and interesting for the audience to see him in triage mode, running those ultrafast mental calculations to save as many people as fast as possible.

[mutalieju]

I have seen a bunch of positivity/appreciation/whatever for fanwriters/artists but like. remember to appreciate your scanlators/translators. like the scanlating scene is not what it used to be because the official sources have picked up lot of like. popular mangas but you still rely on scanlators etc for more niche works and... I used to do lot of scanlating and I don't think I EVER got a positive comment or any appreciation and like... at least when I write and share my unhinged fic or art I made it to amuse myself but if I am scanlating a comic I already can read it obviously so ANY work I am putting in is 100% for other people... I have literally scanlated whole-ass series because I knew ONE person read them at all and I wanted them to experience a series I liked. If people don't like your work tho why would anyone do it then?

[sonknuxadow]

its so frustrating how a lot of scu fans cant handle other sonic fans not having the exact same taste in sonic media that they do. like i feel like you can say something negative about literally any other sonic media on here and people generally wouldnt care that much but the second you say anything less than positive about the movies people start getting all weird about it and trying to argue with you ive had it happen to me and seen it happen to others as well .... like the sonic franchise is very big and has many different media types and writing styles not everyone is going to uncritically love everything. get over it ? im not trying to be mean but idk what else to tell you

[cuppajj]

hey sorry im just curious. How come you dont like beast x ancient? Whats wrong with it? arent they actually kinda like soulmates or somethin like that?

It's the mutual romance angle that I don't like, it just feels kinda off and wrong for me, given what the beasts put the ancients through. I just don't see the ancient going through beast-inflicted trauma and then turning around and confessing their love. I know some people give them aus where it makes more sense, and that's fine, but it's just not my personal cup of tea yknow? And again I don't have any issue with people who ship them like that, it's just ehhh not for me.

I WILL say that I'm behind the idea of beast x ancient if it's unrequited love though, as in the beast has a toxic crush on the ancient. That feels more in character to me. It's how I see SM/PV personally, Burning Spice could feel that for Golden Cheese post-chapter (lowkey waiting to see if ES/HB are the same. kinda hope so lol), and I suppose some people would still call that Shadowvanilla/Burningcheese? I wouldn't, but that just goes into a whole other topic of what classifies as a ship and what doesn't. It just boils down to the individual's interpretation at the end of the day, I suppose.

but all in all ship and let ship yknow, I have better things to do than join the CRK Shipping War lol. I've got my opinions and that's as good as that. if anything, im more bothered/tired that some of these ships take up 80% of certain tags, but not much you can do about that lmao

[chancheols]

Whatever these two still have going on.

[venus-of-the-hrdsell]

I don't mind thirst posts about Miguel O'Hara but I hate how A LOT of people are throwing the "sexy and seductive Latino" stereotype on him in every single self insert fanfiction I see. It is getting weird specially if the people in question are white.

Not only it's bordering fetishization but it's also out of character for him to be a sexual person. This guy is an emotionally constipated asshole (similar in a Bruce Wayne way). A lovable one, but still an asshole. He's ALWAYS reluctant to show his feelings, let alone in physical affection. He's not a romantic or a flirty man.

I probably sound crazy right now but I had to get that out of my chest.

[inksandpensblog]

Sometimes I think about the fact that we’ve seen Purple seven times since episode 30 but we’ve only seen King three times.

Sometimes I think about the fact that every time we’ve seen King since episode 30 he’s in a context he’d have no reason to be in if not for Purple also being there.

Sometimes I think about the fact that since episode 30 we’ve seen Purple without King but we’ve yet to see King without Purple.

[luniviravosshipper]

Actually feels like I'm losing my mind sometimes 'cause the TDP fandom is the only fandom where it feels like people are hardly at all fawning over the well curated selection of gay DILFs in the series.

Like this is one of the few children's media I know that has canonical mpreg (that's somehow done in a way that's also treated with just as much seriousness as it's treated comedically) and... no one cares? I mean, maybe that wasn't shocking to the fandom at the time and of course a ton of other shit has happened that's gone beyond that (like the cannibalism maybe), but seriously. Surely that should attract people to this show, right?

I mean, tragic old man yaoi became so popular in 2024, I saw everyone talking about it all throughout the year on Tumblr. And no one looked into exploring viravos more through that? Like, what? The way the ship so perfectly aligned with people's ideals for that trope and even hit points that I felt like some people said the most popular ships of that trope weren't able to fit... And if anything it seems like viravos has died down since mid 2024 (around when season 6 came out and when this trope seemed to be peaking in popularity because of the other media coming out at the time that used it) within the show's own fanbase. And it used to be the second most popular ship at that too.

And again, it's one thing for none of these characters or ships to be the main appeal for the fanbase itself... But somehow none of these things draw other people in? That's the crazy part to me. That's what's mind boggling.

[clausmotherthree]

Team Fortress 2 Mercenary Ages - given all of the canon information we know!

Scout - 27

In the TF2 Comic “The Naked and the Dead,” Spy (Scout’s biological father) states that Scout was conceived 27 years ago, making Scout 27. This is the only 100% confirmed age.

Soldier - mid 40s to early 50s

It’s stated in Soldier’s description that he attempted to join the army during WWII. If we assume Soldier was a young adult when he attempted to enlist, he would now be in his mid 40s to early 50s during the events of TF2.

Pyro - unknown

There is very little information out there on Pyro. It would be impossible for me to accurately identify their age.

Demoman - mid 30s

The only information I have in regards to demoman’s age comes from a line his mother says in the book “Valve Presents Volume 1: The Sacrifice and Other Steam-Powered Stories” in which Demo’s mother remarks: “No demoman worth his Sulfur ever had an eye in his head past thirty!” Which means Demo is most likely somewhere in his 30s.

Heavy - mid 40s to early 50s

In the update comic “Meet the Director,” it is revealed that Heavy was sent to a North Siberian Gulag in September 1941 alongside his mother and sisters. Heavy also canonically has a PhD in Russian literature, as revealed through his dialogue in the game ‘Poker Night at the Inventory.’ It would take around 9 years to obtain that PhD, meaning- depending on if he obtained the degree before or after 1941, he would be either in his mid 40s or early 50s.

Engineer - early to mid 30s

Engineer designed and built the Sentry under contract from TF industries in 1965, with him also spending 10 years in the West Texas oil fields- assuming Engineer was 18 before this date, he would be in his early to mid 30s during the events of TF2.

Medic - late 30s to early 40s

Medic’s description explicitly states that he was “Raised in Stuttgart, Germany during an era when the Hippocratic oath had been downgraded to an optional Hippocratic suggestion,” This implies that Medic was brought up during, or just before, WWII. The word ‘raised’ heavily implies the Medic to still be in adolescence during this era, making him surprisingly younger than expected, with him being around his late 30s to very early 40s during Team Fortress 2.

Sniper - early 30s

In the Team Fortress 2 comic ‘Blood in the Water’, Miss Pauling directly states that New Zealand sunk 40 years ago- in the same comic, Sniper is shown as a baby in a flashback, 10 years after New Zealand sunk. This makes Sniper out to be 30 or 31 in the TF2 present.

Spy - unknown, estimated early-mid 50s

Given Spy’s secretive nature, it’s difficult to deduct how old he is. However, since he has a 27 year old son, it’s likely that he is in his mid 50s. There is a single comic panel (Found in ‘Unhappy Returns’) depicting Spy’s hair to have a grey tint to it, further emphasising this fact.

[dandadamnit]

Not a serious complaint. Just an observation.

It's kinda weird how there are interpretations of Momo being an outcast or unpopular? I think she is plenty popular at school, isn't she?

Okarun knew her name even without her introducing herself or being in the same class as he.

Momo's mere presence scared off Okarun's bullies instantly.

It's also implied that boys believe she is "out of reach" until the rumor about her being a slut made them think otherwise.

Also, gyarus are often presented as really popular at school or the mean girls, but never an outcast. So I'm just so confused where the "outcast" and "unpopular" interpretations came from.

[pangaeaseas]

one of the really interesting things about TikTok marauders fandom is that it's essentially a fandom of a fandom: fan content for HP got so popular that it developed a fandom largely for that fan content. interesting in terms of the cultural weight of fandom...and it makes sense that it was HP which was super big right at the dawn of internet fandom (important bc it means the fanwork is easily accessible) and was able to stay self-sustaining for a very long time into the age where fandom started slipping into the mainstream because the media is a popular kids book so it gets more people into it often while also having people who are devoted to fandom as a hobby into it. so as something very culturally known and very known in fandom itself it makes sense that it would be a place where the fanwork eventually got popular enough to develop its own fandom.

[madscientistenthusiast]

My fursuit is finally finished!! Made by the lovely heckhoundzstudios, Pitre has become real!!

[fideidefenswhore]

so tired of tudor dramas where there are no women… and even when there are women… there aren’t…ykwim?

[actionkitty]

i left out the road through the wall because it doesn't really have any single main protagonist. and i know orianna isn't really the only female protag in the sundial but she is my favorite of its main women and this is my poll lol

Edit: i would like to formally apologize to ms. angela motorman, who, had she been included, would surely have swept. sorry, queen

[cilil]

Every time a woman rejects Melkor, Mairon has to turn into said unlucky lady later so Melkor can fuck "her" anyway