#postive posting

[limbobilbo]

Reminder to people

Its ok to be incorrect. Its ok to update your belief. Its ok to grow as a person.

You can get a historical fact wrong its fine.

You can get something about yourself wrong its fine.

You can misunderstand something its fine.

You can change your opinions if you gain new information its fine.

You can be a dick then not be a dick that’s possible.

Being wrong is not permanent we’re not statues we’re alive.

[thejacketscloset]

Life is kinda crazy sometimes because what do you mean I've come back to my LITERAL CHILDHOOD hyperfix from 8 years ago (a minecraft roleplay series) AND I've reconnected with an old friend over it and gotten pretty close with them AND he's encouraged me to write fanfic for it like. What is going on.

I used to feel so much shame for my interests and I felt so alien from everyone but now I have a big group of friends and they're all so nice and just. Wow !!!!! They weren't lying about that "life gets better" shit!!!!! I'm just so glad I'm not at the point where every single day I was getting stomach aches over anxiety and feeling ill.

I'm rambling but guys life can b swag but you won't get to experience that if you don't stick around for it, so please always stick around for the good times ✌️

[frommydiary]

[loveipromiseimnotinsane]

The Substance (2024) Out of Context

[justanapplenothinghere]

Shitpost:

I'm so happy :]

[where-she-dwells]

This is what makes us girls

[bonecuisine]

Sorry for being fucking unactive again

Slams these on the table

take this

[skellitivly-positive]

Fulfilled.

Again!! This isn't a kink work, please don't treat it like it is!!1

Cw!! This does cover disorderly eating and restricting, stay safee! ❇

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Horror had a habit of overfeeding the others, while underfeeding himself. Murder and Killer would go to bed in sweat pants or athletic shorts, bellies full and eyes sleepy. Anything leftover stored away by the big guy himself, not wanting to 'take' any more leftovers incase the others wanted more.

Of course, his two mates noticed almost immediately. Noticed how for a guy so tall, his ecto wouldn't even summon due to his self induced malnourishment.

So one day, Killer decided to do something about it. Firing up the stove and using whatever recipe came up first in Horror's cook book.

Meanwhile, Murder napped atop Horror in a cat like fashion, awaiting Killer to be done and knowing the taller was unaware.

Once Killer was done with what turned out to be meatloaf, grilled vegetables, with mashed potatoes, Murder awoke the sleepy Horror and guided him into the kitchen. Taking his own seat next to the bigger fellow.

Horror seemed both distraught and surprised Killer had cooked, insisting he could've done it. But Killer protested his words, saying he was glad Horror just napped, and he should let someone else handle things awhile.

So Horror was served a rather large serving, bigger than Killer or Murder ever get. Murder leaned into Horror's side, as Horror stares down at the plate in near horror. But not wanting to offend Killer, he hesitantly takes a bite.

And loved it.

As Horror enjoyed his fill, Killer told Horror there was one rule to eating his dinner, getting an expression that mimicked a raised eyebrow.

Killers rule was Horror had to eat until he was full. Not one serving because that's what was 'acceptable'. No lying about not being hungry anymore—Horror had to eat until he was genuinely satisfied with his meal.

And Horror protested, saying he'd eat way too much. So Killer put it in perspective. Saying that they were all in a position where they didn't have to rely on leftovers. There wouldn't be a day where they'd suddenly be out of food—Horror, all of them could eat literally everything in the fridge tonight, and could shopping for more an hour later.

They aren't starving.

And that's when the big guy realized, the only one that's been starving was him. So set on making sure everyone else was satisfied with how much they got to eat, he'd restrict himself as much as he could.

Looking down with mild anxiety at his empty plate...

He asked for seconds.

Horror belongs to @/horrortalecomic!

Killer belongs to @/rahafwabas!

Murder belongs to @/ask-dusttale!

Remember my works are not undertum! Please do not sexualize a healthy relationship with food and body!

[rriverrunning]

#tbh i think people vastly overstate the extent to which cat fits into the westerosi woman/wife/mother mold. because while it's not as obviously evident to the people around her like it is with characters like cersei ("i shouldve been born a man" etc to sansa, the way tyrion & jaime discuss her) or brienne (unable to fit into any traditional gender roles by her physical appearance and prowess as a fighter), she really plainly chafes against the constraints of those roles almost constantly in her own povs.

a lot of it happens in her head as she recalls her childhood as hoster's presumed heir, and reckons with her own lack of power to make political decisions (despite the fact that she is qualified, in fact likely more qualified than many of the men around her to do so) and save her daughters. but this resistance also does manifest in her actions, and she gets reprimanded for it!! robb sending her as an envoy to renly and stannis was explicitly a move to further push her out of the war strategy effort, something that's extremely complicated for her to deal with because it's coming from her own teenage son, who has also become a king, who is facing pressures from his own men. robb believes that he needs to present a strong front, something that being advised by his mother compromises, so he compensates by removing her from the situation entirely. she struggles with this dichotomy between her son who she yearns to protect and care for, and her king who ultimately has this power over her, just as she struggled in her relationship with ned (loving him dearly as her husband, but also being subject to him and his witholding of information having a lasting impact on her).

and these are not conflicts cat deals with easily: a lot of her worst actions and decisions relate back to these issues, because in places where cat does have power she uses it, and sometimes rashly, but she uses it when and where she can!! i think it's a mistake to be fooled by her outward appearance as the purely dutiful, deferent wife and mother (as many of the people around her are) because that simply isn't consistent with what catelyn truly wants for herself, or what she does in the text!

[frommydiary]

Life if still beautiful as long as you can see your mother smiling.

[transformers-synergize]

felt like drawing tracks

[ride-thedragon]

Geeta Patel, the woman you are.

"She meant something at that age."

The dream sequence had Milly in the dress that Rhaenyra first met Daemon in. When he's sitting the throne and he places a necklace around her neck, she dismisses the King's guard, a knight that calls Daemon treasonous when he sits on that throne. It's simply perfect.

And when we analyse what she says....

That's not young Rhaenyra talking, he's hearing Older Rhaenyra from the voice he thinks she speaks perhaps or the one he hopes she still has.

[angelskysposts]

Just a reminder, just in case your mind is playing tricks on you today: You matter. You're important. You're loved & 💞 your presence on this Earth makes a difference whether you see it or not?.

[ayngels-sunbook]

Guys, I don't mean this in a rude or creepy way at all, honestly! But I'm kinda failing to comprehend that some people had the audacity to make fun of Pearl for the way she looks.

Like, I was watching some of her streams & the Hermitcraft charity event. So in my opinion I think that the people who said that are assholes with poor taste. Especially since while yes she doesn't fit what is stereotypically shown as “An Attractive Woman” that doesn't matter? Not only is she an amazing person at heart and some of her videos have cheered me up and stopped me from crying at my breaking points. But she's extremely pretty! “Oh but she's so tall and her face looks to long!!!” SHUT UP. SHUT UP PLEASE. She's so pretty, in my opinion atleast, and like what do you mean she's to tall? There is nothing wrong with a tall lady! Like I don't want to sound weird but she looks so pretty, yes people can argue that she doesn't look stereotypical. But that's not bad! She's extremely pretty, arguably pretty than most men I've ever seen. But no yeah #Pearloisprettyasapearl :)

[your-queer-dad]

Here's your reminder that no-one actually knows what they're doing in life either, we're all just role-playing as normal people, it's okay, calm down, have a sandwich and relax.

[tkdrawz]

Some of the TMNT fandom (and, frankly, society) really ain't shit.🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[From left to right: Princess Fiona (Ogress Form) (Shrek) Eep (The Croods) Gloria (Madagascar) Dijonay Jones (The Proud Family) Luisa Madrigal (Encanto) April O'Neil (TMNT Mutant Mayhem)]

These ladies are female protagonists in their respective franchises. All of them have different body types that contrast from the default thin, petite body type that we're used to seeing. And all of them are BEAUTIFUL! 💖

Three of these ladies became love interests that ended up in healthy relationships with partners who love them for who they are. Also, four of them are women of color. (idk if Fiona counts. While she is green, she started off white so... 50/50? 🤷🏾‍♀️) That part is especially relevant to this post because Twitter got me EFFED UP. I'M ON ONE, ON TWO, ON THREE TODAY!

So the concept art of Mutant Mayhem's April O'Neil was revealed by James A. Castillo, an artist who worked on the movie.

And people are DRAGGING HIM LEFT AND RIGHT! Being disrespectful to both him and April's design. I can tell you right now not even a third of those quotes aren't positive! There is a vast difference between criticism and insults:

💛"I do not like this design. Besides the color yellow and her red/ginger hair, she simply doesn't read as April O'Neil." That's criticism. This expresses disproval of the design without any vulgarities.

💔"Rethink your entire career. "Artist" my ass! This shit is garbage! She looks like she sleeps in a van and smokes so much weed she reeks of it. You failed." That's disrespect. And I don't think I need to tell you why.

Normally, I tend not to discuss such sensitive topics on my blog (religion, politics, discrimination of ANY kind, etc.) for my sanity and out of respect for others with opposing views. But today, I will make an exception.

I would love to include Luisa, who alongside April was mocked and disrespected heavily for her appearance, but I wanted to speak on this matter from the perspective of a plus-sized African American woman. Luisa comes from an completely different background whose culture and standards I am not entirely familiar with. I can't speak on what I don't know. Respectfully.💜

In the black community, women are faced with colorism, texturism, constant comparison, and body image negativity on a daily basis. And a good amount of it comes from our own community! Our shade, our 4C hair, our weight, our attractiveness, our lifestyle! It's brutal out here!😭😭😭

However, in terms of media a plus-sized black girl is seen as ghetto, loud, and undesirable with a side of attitude. The best example I can think of is Dijonay from The Proud Family.

This is the show I grew up on! The theme song, the characters, the Suga Mama, ICONIC! I love Dijonay to pieces, but as I grew up I realize that she was, in some aspects, a negative portrayal. She was always chasing instead of being "the chase". She was a horrible friend to Penny. And she sucumbed to a lot of negative stereotypes with barely any redeeming qualities. And this was very disheartening considering that she was the darkest one in the group. And the heaviest. And as a little chubby wubby in the 2000s with THIS as my representation? I have to give the writers a bit of the side eye. Was she any better in The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder? To that I would say.... meh. I love her in the reboot, but they could do so much more with her in my opinion. I still haven't seen them address the issue of colorism. 👀

While she is not a human, Gloria is voiced by a black woman (Jada Pinkett Smith) and imitates the sass of a black woman so... yeah. She's included. Gloria was persued by two men. One was the suave, flexing hippo Motto Motto. And the other was her friend/neighbor from her childhood Melman. She chose the latter for good reason of course. Now in Madagascar, Gloria wasn't mocked or criticized for her weight. In fact, hippos are known for their weight. However, she was seemingly fetishized for it. By Motto Motto to be exact. And being fetishized is NOT better than being ridiculed.

Unlike Dijonay, April was the chase, a love interest for Leonardo. I admit, I was SHOCKED that she was gonna be persued. Let alone that the writers wanted to try another Turtle/April pairing considering how April and Donnie went...😬. Now her backlash was on a completely different level. One that I wasn't even prepared for....

While Gloria and Dijonay are original characters, Mutant Mayhem's April O'Neil is a different interpretation of the character that has existed since the 80's. The same can be said for the Turtles, Splinter, literally everybody else! Every show and movie for that matter! And with every story, she changes. Design, motivation, relationships/dynamics, even race as of lately. All of it changes. And change isn't bad. In my opinion, it keeps things fresh and interesting instead of spoon feeding us the same story and concepts over and over again. Change challenges us. Change motivates us. However, some people don't like change nor want to accept it and adjust. And that's life. That's just the way it is. But change is necessary in order to progress.

She wasn't bad in the movie AT ALL. I absolutely adored her! And the dynamic between her and Leo wasn't akward or uncomfortable at all. It was handled really well. Ayo Ediberi did an incredible job bringing her to life! (GOD, I loved her in The Bear! Shameless plug lol)

That being said, I understand some of the sensitivity that fans have when a character changes so drastically you can barely recongnize them anymore beyond the bare minimun. (See also Sonic Boom's Knuckles) But the blatant discrimination, rude comments, and the boldness, THE AUDACITY, that some of these nasty Twitter fingers with their dirty fingernails have to type such disrespect to the artist that I can't repeat up here was wild af. Like, I can't believe we have to share a planet with some of them! Uggh!😷(But that's Twitter 24/7 so what's new?) Her and Rise April don't deserve the hate they get. You don't have to like them. Art is subjective. But to insult and harrass the artists and the people who look like the characters, then mask it under the umbrella of "tHaTs mY oPiNiOn" is 🐱. I said what I said. And I will say that shit again.

Also, just because she's black doesn't mean we can't have another white April O'Neil ever again. We know goodness well they could make another iteration of TMNT and make her white if they wanted to. Heck, I encourage them to explore other races and cultures too! New York is full of them! And it's not like all the other versions of April up and vanished. You can watch them anytime on Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, etc.

One more point I'd like to make is that I am an African American woman who is currently on a weight loss journey. As a plus-sized girl, I had incredibly low self-esteem and picked up toxic, unhealthy eating habits from starving myself to overeating BECAUSE I starved myself. Also, I have experienced both sides from being disrespected and made fun of to being complimented and persued. I was at my biggest weight 2 years ago and I have made incredible progress to lose weight since then. People can lose weight. It is achievable! I went to school with some people who were way bigger than me that lost the weight by senior year! Just because she's big in this movie doesn't mean she can't lose weight by the sequel. Like I've said before, it's not wrong to encourage health and fitness!💪🏾 In life, they call this a glow up. A "remember how you treated them in high school" type of comeback. People can, and are allowed to, change. And it's not wrong to embrace your body and the skin you're in. It's all relative!💖

This post isn't to convince you to change your mind. And it won't make the bullies go away. I can't change the world overnight, nor am I trying to. At the end of the day, you're the consumer. It's your choice. Your prefrence. I can't tell you how to think.

I just wanted to spread a bit of awareness that plus sized people exist. And they will always exist. Everyone is deserving of representation in media in all facets. No matter their shape, size, shade, or sexuality. There are so many people from different walks of life who deserve to be seen and on screen. And the amount of visibility for black girls this year alone is amazing! And I want the same for other women of color, too!

Don't let this trash ass society and the people in it who prefer AI/robots over human beings, fake over real, and bad over good tell you otherwise. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. YES I AM TALKING TO YOU. YOU ARE AMAZING! YOU DESERVE ALL THE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE AND MORE. YOUR STORY CAN CHANGE LIVES. BEING A GOOD, HARD WORKING PERSON DOES PAY OFF IN THE LONG RUN! YOU ABSOLUTELY MATTER IN THIS LIFE AND THE NEXT. WE SEE YOU. I SEE YOU. AND I ADORE YOU. RAISE YOUR SELF ESTEEM, ADJUST YOUR CROWN, WEAR IT PROUD, AND DO YOUR BEST!

Be good to one another. Take care.

💙 -TK