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cheemscakecat · 11 months ago

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MLP Redesigns/Rewrite Pt 3: Pinkie Pie

Pinkie Pie’s real name is Pink Granite, but she grew to prefer the nickname. Rock Ponies are similar to Mennonites in that they are somewhat closed off from the rest of Equestria, while still being open to new technology and respecting ponies with differing beliefs. They do not in fact eat the rocks.

Diamond Dogs live in mountains and hills that are rocky. There are two main hostile groups that trade with each other: those in the gem-mining territory that need slaves, and those in Rock pony territory who hunt for new slaves to sell. They have no interest in regular rock and minerals, just kidnapping the ponies in exchange for gems.

This has been a terrible problem for Rock ponies for a few generations, so they’ve been very stringent about coat color and hair color. Rock Ponies try to keep dull colors in the gene pool for the camouflage; Diamond Dogs are bad at seeing dull colors, hypersensitive to bright colors, and use their dog pheromones to locate each other.

Pinkie’s parents were advised to send her to one of the regular pony villages when she was a filly. It was common practice to send brightly colored Rock Ponies to the safe areas of Equestria where Diamond Dogs didn’t dare hunt new victims. The mountains and hills were on the edge of Celestia’s jurisdiction and Diamond Dogs could easily chock up disappearances to Rock Ponies getting lost or injured in the dangerous mines.

Pinkie’s parents didn’t want to separate her from her siblings or them, so they tried to keep her at the farm. Other families kept their foals from playing with her because her red hair was essentially a beacon for slavers, and anyone too close would get snatched too.

Eventually the slavers did find Pinkie and snatch her when she veered a bit too far away from her Mom’s line of sight. They had her in chains that were a bit too big, but very very heavy for a foal, so she didn’t think she could slip out.

They hadn’t gotten very far when Rainbow Dash’s first sonic rainboom went off, temporarily blinding the dogs with the colors they were so sensitive to. This was also when Pinkie discovered that laughing and getting energized was a great way to get your heart pumping and slip out of heavy bonds.

She managed to get back home without getting recaptured, and her parents decided to send her to Ponyville to apprentice at the bakery.

The good news was that Pinkie didn’t see color as a curse; it literally saved her from a life of servitude. She didn’t resent the Cakes or other ponies that lived in safety and without the need to worry about color. Pinkie instead kept headfirst into learning the history and culture of Equestria, and tasting every colorful crop that was too risky to grow back on the farm.

She sent jams, jellies, preserves and pickles to the farm in dull paper to make it look like rocks. She learned to make pound cake and flavored bread that would last long enough to make the trip.

The bad news was that nearly getting kidnapped and enslaved left Pinkie with trauma and a very overactive version of the Rock Pony 6th sense. She hates being alone for very long and usually fills a room with conversation or music because silence unsettles her.

She had a panic attack when she found out Rarity got kidnapped and was unable to go with the rest of the mane 6 to rescue her.

You can probably imagine that getting her cutie mark snatched by Starlight and locked in the indoctrination shed was a deeply triggering experience, even with the rest of her friends there for moral support. Before she even got off the train her 6th sense was giving her the urge to bolt as far as possible from the cult, before they even knew something was off.

Rainbow Dash took on the role of the hopeful friend and the one trying to lift everyone’s spirits. Pinkie became abnormally quiet and wouldn’t look at or speak to the cult members who came to check on them. She did join Applejack in tearing the indoctrination books and posters to shreds though.

Pinkie hung close to Rainbow Dash when they were left alone by the cult, but usually shrank down in the far corner of the room, ears and tail twitching whenever they appeared. Rainbow, Twilight and Rarity were the ones most effectively communicating with the cult members; Applejack was the most furious and least approachable outside of Fluttershy’s sickness.

Surprisingly, it was not Applejack who spit on Starlight and slammed the door in her face during her one and only empty speech at the indoctrination shed; it was a seething Pinkie Pie. A group of cultists saw Starlight’s benevolent leader mask slip for a minute before she managed to put the act back on.

Pinkie Pie loved color and always felt a little out of place with her dull, granite colored pelt. Her new form was the most colorful out of the group, and gave her more durability and chaotic magic. Pinkie understandably was not cut out for dismantling the Diamond Dog slave empire, which is why Rarity was sent instead.

Pinkie instead became the pony envoy to the Yak kingdom, [which is not characterized the same way as before] and began introducing both ponies and Yaks to each others’ cultures.

In the age of Draqonequus, several powerful species predated the rise of Horse and Pony-kind. The Draqonequus, who were similar to dragon/goat hybrids, the Manticores, the Dragons, and the Goats. Yaks did not have magic, and thus were at a disadvantage compared to other species.

Manticores and Dragons lived in warrior cultures with a disdain for weaker species that lacked magic or strength. Manticores were like Spartans, brutal and harsh on their own kind, much less those seen as weak. Their cruelty bred the perfect conditions for Tirek the Magic-Glutton. Yaks had no magic for the monster to eat, so he left them alone. Dragons were like Vikings if they were stuck navigating warmer areas because of their cold blood. The Yaks were far more endangered by Dragons than Manticores, and took to settling in the coldest parts of the world to avoid them. This did not mean that Manticores other than Tirek left them alone, however.

Manticores used to invade Yak settlements to use them as unwilling training dummies. They made it a tradition for the new child recruits to start their training by attacking the Yaks. The goal was more to overpower them and grow desensitized to attacking another village, but that didn’t mean there weren’t casualties.

By the time Discord became the sole user of the Elements of Harmony, the Yaks had grown very distrustful of strangers and tried desperately to become aggressive enough to drive off the Manticores. It took some time for Discord’s funny and friendly attitude to penetrate the generational fear of outside species.

Once Discord was able to befriend the Yaks, he decided to help them enchant their borders to block any Manticores from stepping foot in their land.

But as the world shifted and Horses and Ponies became more and more prominent, Discord grew to resent them and the elements. He sealed the Yak kingdom off from the rest of the world entirely, just to keep the Horses and Ponies from doing anything to outdo the Yaks or outlive them. This seal lasted as long as any of Celestia’s ever did; 1000 years.

This meant that there was a huge language barrier when the seal was undone and new diseases were introduced from the outside world. The Prince and his attendants went to get help, and were sent to Ponyville to talk to Zecora and avoid the city’s larger pool of germs.

It was a very stressful time, being around the strange people that the hero of old was angry with, and knowing that they had magic and flight. Some ponies spoke with too many words [Twilight] some had thick accents [Applejack] and they all spoke too fast. Zecora, while not rhyming every sentence, still had a poetic way of talking with similes and metaphors.

Ponies had wildly different sounding words and sayings that the Yaks had no context for. The Pegasi had different body language from other ponies and that made them the most stressful Ponies to deal with. The journey was terribly long and the people were sick.

But at the bakery, which served the Prince and his men their rations, there was a very funny Pony with no magic and no wings. The ancestors had documented their time with the strange and funny hero that kept the Manticores away. Their culture had grown to see laughter and fun as something sacred, something that would bless their people and keep them safe.

Envoy Pinkie Pie introduced the Yaks to all the different foods she could think of. New songs and new jokes and new pranks. Her chaos magic and durability could protect her if something did attack, but they were mainly for entertainment and surviving the larger Yaks if they got overexcited, fell, or pranked too hard.

Having an earth pony come to teach them about the outside world was less stressful than a being meant to have magic. She didn’t expect them to learn magic or integrate it into their work and infrastructure. She used her hooves for most things and the chaos magic for entertainment rather than anything serious, like Twilight would have.

The Yaks didn’t change much outside of visiting other nations and making more food from across Equestria. They had no need to learn magic or defend themselves, and if that were to change, the immortal Princesses and the Hero of old would be there to help. Thankfully the 1000 years of Discord being a legend established a friendlier attitude before anyone made contact. Although it did make them pretty cunning pranksters.

#Mlp redesign #mlp fanart #mlp fim #Pinkie Pie #Mane 6 #Mlp rewrite #MLP Yaks

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filmnoirfoundation · 5 months ago

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NOIR CITY 22

Join us January 24 – February 2 at Oakland’s historic Grand Lake Theater for NOIR CITY 22 featuring the fabulous femmes fatale who made the genre so spectacularly saucy, sexy, and sinister. Noir impresario and FNF prez Eddie Muller presents ten days and nights of vintage crime movies featuring actresses profiled in his classic tome Dark City Dames — newly updated, expanded, and set for release in April 2025. Joining Muller as co-host for the opening weekend will be his TCM colleague, Alicia Malone—who also graces this year’s NOIR CITY poster.

The program includes legendary noirs such as Out of the Past, The Narrow Margin, and Detour, alongside an array of dark gems and little-seen rarities like Hell’s Half Acre, The Sleeping City, and the 3D noir Inferno. In addition, the festival will be filled with special onscreen features, live music, and special guests—everything fans have come to expect from this annual celebration of noir style.

All proceeds from the festival go to the Film Noir Foundation’s mission of rescuing and restoring lost examples of the genre, which to date includes more than thirty restorations and preservations of films once feared lost.

Schedule, tickets and Passports (full-access passes) are available at NoirCity.com

#film noir #film noir festival #tcm #film noir foundation #noir alley #eddie muller #film restoration #out of theh past #the narrow margin #femme fatale #detour #hell's half acre #the sleeping city #inferno #3D noir #noir city #noir city 22

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garbagefarm · 11 months ago

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Garbage Farm #55

2024-06-12, session #55 of Garbage Farm! Spanning Spring 25 through Summer 4 of Year 5!

cast:

me ( @mothmute )

E.B. ( @blueherin )

Kimi ( @2kimi2furious )

Highlights include, but are not limited to the following:

Spring 25:

we resume the war against the dreaded beanlord

E.B. goes to process mystery boxes!

Kimi wants to expand her house, but has to move furniture first

(it's keg day)

E.B. didn't finish the boxes, but got some good stuff anyway

Kimi decides she wants to redo her house entirely anyway

I forgot the bookseller! I always forget the bookseller!

Spring 26:

dreadful bean melons (see gallery)

I commission a pond from Robin

—aaand that locks Kimi out of expanding her house, oops

Mr. Qi offers me a bunch of gems to go to level 100 of the dangerous skull cavern. I'm just gonna use staircases, idc if he judges me for it.

Alex eats a raw duck egg. Kimi considers divorce, I encourage her to stay and get duck-salmonella insurance money

3x "tucked into bed" combo!!

BEANS DEFEATED

“fuck your beans old man” (we're never doing that one again)

Spring 27:

Kimi ignores everything to work on redecorating her house

I fulfill my obligation to the skulls!

(I think this is when E.B. hit the monster goal for bats but I don't remember exactly when that was)

Spring 28:

Pond is done! I borrow Kimi's lava eel to fill it

Robin shuns Kimi once again

E.B. has new ideas to sleep on!

Grandpa Jr. visits Kimi; Wild Possum stays with me

E.B. decides to become a desperado

Summer 1:

E.B. takes farming mastery!

Planting a bunch of blueberries

DUCK ESCAPE

I drop whatever I was doing because there's a train passing through the valley! I hop on Frucko's back and ride up to meet it there!

I get stuck under a train and die. (see gallery)

(Frucko is under there, too, but he's fine)

After fining me, I get a heart event with Harvey where he talks about planes. I think he's subtly saying "those won't run you over"

I talk to Marlon about recovering my train-remains.

Summer 2:

(I forgot to take notes for this day, but I think that just means nothing interesting happened)

Summer 3:

We go to see the Prairie King movie!

(hey, Gunther, Marlon, and Gil are all hanging out in the lobby!)

I start playing the crane game while waiting for everybody to show up, pick up a few trees and a movie poster

okay, time to see the movie, aaaand ... EVENT SCRIPT ERROR??

Now it's telling us the movie has concluded? but it also asks if we want to leave without watching the movie??

movie's haunted

Summer 4?:

non-canon day!

we go and "help" Kimi redecorate by putting random things all over the house.

(Kimi gets a few ideas anyway)

TO-DO:

Mr. Qi wants prismatic shards. Guess I need to prep for more skulls!

(reminder to self: check grocery list next time!!)

I'm still at 3/5 masteries

Maybe I'll finally go get some cave jelly so we can start smoking fish??

I still need to set up more kegs! more preserves jars! crystalarium shed!!

(fix those stone paths while I'm at it)

Storage system could still use some refinement tbh

Gallery:

We all hate this, but it's our tradition to pose with large crops.

I am taking damage.

#stardew valley #garbage farm

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coloredscribbli · 8 days ago

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Hiiiiiiii, I said I was gonna give you the evil-Jerri-Rig story and here it is; there are Doctor Who references in here but I think they’ll mostly explain themselves or something, anyway, no rush on reading this one, just lmk your thoughts, hehehe

Also, there’s this element called “the Gems” that’s important, that’s a whole other lore dump but it kinda also explains itself along the way

And the picture at the bottom is the outfit I imagine Evil Jerri (or, “Jerrani”) to wear, OK ENJOY

This one will have Mentos using it/its, they/them, and she/her equally, just so you're aware. Also, Bel isn't Bel anymore (in name more than in personality, but also just a LITTLE in personality)! It'll make sense once you read.

COTDP: "Jerrani"

*We open on the back wall of the Deca-Pack's hangout spot, the Basement. Lovingly splattered with framed pictures, posters, plushies, board games that secretly serve as teleportation devices to the locations of the corresponding games, and other tchotchkes, it's a generally peppy spot. Fortunately, there's a blank spot on the wall for a spatial portal to open without disturbing anything.*

Mentos: *soaring forward in its jar like a supersonic jellyfish, the open screw-top somehow not leaking any water behind it* BEL, BEL, BEL, BEL! *psychically flies over the couch, into the closets in the corners, and up the stairwell before turning back around awkwardly and slowly going back to the desk with the computer on it...which was right beside the couch* Bel.

Our favorite redhead time-traveler: *whips her head to Mentos and grins* Not my name anymore, remember? *says it very casually, then turns her attention back to the text from Amp that she's currently responding to*

Mentos: *holds up its spinal cord like an interjecting hand* Okay, missed THAT text.

Not-Bel: *raises an eyebrow (maybe, you can't tell because she has the helmet on)* Really, I coulda sworn I sent it to everyone. *sends Amp her reply and then checks the chat she was last in* Ohhh, that is THREE other people, I'm a DOLT! *puts her hands on her hips cheerily, explaining as she takes her black gloves off the desk and pulls them on* Forgot to tell you, but you know my mentor?

Mentos: *gives a small nod* Jerri Rig, right?

Not-Bel: Ah, ah! *taps the glass of her friend's jar playfully* Turns out, that was just the name they gave themselves, and they were waiting to meet the coolest protégé possible to pass it on to! *thumb on her chest* And apparently, c'est moi. ("c'est moi" = "that's me" in French)

Mentos: *gives a bigger nod* OHHHkay, so YOU'RE Jerri Rig now!

Jerri: *monitor flashes with a big red thumbs-up in place of her eye for just a second* And we decided to swap, so they're just Dr. Bel, and I'm Dr. Jerri Rig Sewatt!

Mentos: *twirls its jar around to pop out for a second (but it's like a turtle coming out of its shell, so the spinal cord stays coiled up in the preservative water)* That'll take some getting used to, I guess, but if it makes you happy! *notices Jerri's confused look* What?

Jerri: *squints and puts a hand to her chin* How are you...keeping the water in there?

Mentos: *blinks* Same method I do basically everything with. *taps their own temple* Brain stuff.

Jerri: *smiles* Gotcha, gotcha. Wanna hear what Amp just told me?

Mentos: *looks back behind them at the portal and ponders whether or not to leave it open* I have something I came to tell YOU, but sure.

Jerri: *pulls up the text again and translates it efficiently* One of Jack's best friends is recuperating and looking for well wishes.

Mentos: *blinks again* The one with the shapes who's kinda sad (that’s Schmitty), the god one with the clock head (that’s Cookie), or the murderer who's never actually killed anyone? (That’s [REDACTED])

Jerri: *scoots up a little in the swivel chair and crosses one leg over the other* The murderer. Jack's giving him a summer camp that'll open up for stabby purposes around when the Hendecas get their stuff…*mumbles to herself: "Still can't stop hearing it as 'hen-feathers'."*

(Hendecas = Party Pack 11, cause it’ll come out around the same time as TMP3)

Mentos: And something was wrong with the camp?

Jerri: Yeah, they forgot to check for bugs, so [REDACTED]'s recovering from Binjpipe-itis.

Mentos: *blinks with a bit more intrigue than the previous two blinks* Ok, I'm fine with the bloodthirsty creep more-or-less naming himself No-Name, but are we talking bugs like ticks or microchips?

Jerri: Microchips, he's more brain-sick than he is body-sick. Who knew that streaming service would even try to monetize literal violence?

Mentos: *snickers at this new information* Heheh! I knew House Dypoland would be vindicated on that one.

Jerri: *points* Shot in the dark, you guys have never used Binjpipe's services.

Mentos: *shakes their "head"* Dad just pirates everything.

Jerri: *shrugs* Fair, I just mooch off Bel's account. *crosses her fingers* Hope they don't flag me for password-sharing.

Mentos: Nah, that'd be Bel's problem. Though, the name change might mess things up. Tell Jack I wish Knifey a safe escape from digital prison.

Jerri: *opens yet another text chat to relay the message to the embodiment of mirth (that’s just another descriptor for Jack)* Yup, yup. Whatcha gotta tell me?

Mentos: *sees a flash of starry, purple plasmatic power zip through the portal she never shut* Speaking of pirating...me and Dad are taking an off day today, so we were watching Doctor Who just now...

Jerri: *finger guns* Good way to spend a rotation's worth of hours (a day), if I do say so myself. Old or new?

Mentos: *just now kicking herself for not having previously realized that OF COURSE Jerri’s a Whovian* Old. Binging Five, Six, and Seven off of shady websites and DVD sets.

Jerri: *claps her hands* Love it, love it. And who's your fav—

Mentos: Do not get me started on my favorite characters, we'll be here too long for me to warn you.

Jerri: *snaps to attention* Warn me of what?

Mentos: We were watching "The Mark of the Rani", and I thought she (the Rani) was really cool because…

Jerri: *well aware of this fairly minor character* She does all her evil experiments in the name of science and it got her kicked off Gallifrey and everything! I've always liked her, too.

Mentos: *sets her jar down entirely and floats out of it, noting that the stariness that came in through the portal is now lingering around the walls of the Basement...waiting patiently...* That might do you good in a second. *slips her spinal cord under Jerri's chin and stares directly into the one monitor eye, refusing to waste any time* Dad made a joke about the Rani just basically being a version of you without morals, and then you know how his head puts things together, and hell, HE loves his experiments and…

Jerri: *monitor eye dilates as the sound of the buzzing vents is taken over by a deep, smooth humming* He...he wants to make me evil?

Mentos: *floats back a little bit, then closes the portal that leads back to her place* I hope you've got a cool bad-guy outfit on you.

Jerri: *blinks, then grins brightly, evidently unperturbed* DO I? Ohhh, I've been saving my cosplay of that sneaky Time Lady for something just like this...

Coper: *emerges from the cosmic glow in the corners and takes full human form to lay a spindly hand on Jerri's shoulder* Really? No resistance? *chuckles lowly* Pity. *leans down* Don't try to harvest ANYthing out of my daughter. (The Doctor Who episodes they’re talking about follows the Rani trying to harvest people’s brain fluid.)

Jerri: *crosses her arms* Have a little more faith in me than that, dude. I'm literally halfway to Gallifreyan citizenship already. (She might as well be a Time Lady)

Coper: *nods* Good. Then this will be easy. *echoey voice* Curiosity compels you.

Jerri: *feels her own hands reaching up and taking off her helmet of their own accord, setting the metallic headgear aside as she hallucinates a small, floating chest of ebony wood in front of her* Ooh…*shuts her eyes and shakes her head to try and fight it off, despite the image only barely blurring* Ah...I…*senses her eyes heating up with blue and pink and blue and pink*

Coper: *pleased to see that this little expedition is going swimmingly* Don't fret. *pats Jerri's arm encouragingly* Listen to my voice...

Jerri: *almost yelps and gives another head shake, looking over to Mentos as best as she can* I....I've never actually tried to FIGHT this...

Mentos: *sort of twirls its spinal cord on itself like it's crossing its arms now* Yeah, it's pretty hard to do. It's not like he's gonna make a split personality and mess your whole life up...*accusatory look toward its dad* RIGHT?

Coper: *gives a sharp exhale* Nooo. I won't do that. *echoey voice again* But I will DEFINITELY encourage you to unleash your darkness.

Jerri: *feels her body buzz from head to toe, her thoughts starting to spin as she decides to... listen* Unleash...my darkness. *reaches out for the chest that isn't really there and pulls up the lid*

Mentos: *covers where their mouth would be with their spinal cord and splishes back into their jar to watch it unfold (they'd be eating popcorn if they had any)*

Coper: Yes...YES…*trying so damn hard to hold back a smarmy little evil laugh, but Jerri ends up beating him to it*

Jerri: *brain visibly does a rubberhose-y somersault out of her skull and flips over backward, enveloped in the shadows from the imagined chest* Ah…ha! This...this feels...so INTERESTING...*races into one of the closet, practically oozing wickedness behind her*

Coper: *laughs richly and straightens his bow tie* Perfection.

Mentos: *grips the lip of her jar with her spinal cord in anticipation* Don't tell me she's about to pull an anti-Superman, that would be hilarious...

*The closet door ratchets open, the redhead no longer wearing her usual lab coat but instead clad in a manic smile and a glimmering crimson bodysuit of sorts that's honestly best shown than told (I attached it to this story, and yes, that is the Rani's outfit, it turns out l have not lost my soft spot for manipulative ladies).*

Coper *thinks of only one thing he can do to make this whole thing better, sweeping an arm forward to command his willing subject* Doctor. As long as you subsist yourself within this trance, you will not go by…Bel, yes? *looks to his child for confirmation*

Mentos: *shakes her gray matter, watching her friend...enemy, maybe?...go limp at the sight of Coper's movements* Nope, it's Jerri Rig now. She swapped names with her mentor.

Coper: *steeples his fingers together in understanding* I see. *moves his arm again* When I snap my fingers, you will return to your original self. For now, however, your most tempting desires control you in your pursuit of knowledge. Your title in this mindset is none other than Jerrani, and all shall address you as such or suffer your inquisitive wrath.

Mentos: Laying it on thick, are we?

Coper: Oh, don't act like you aren't having just as much fun with this as I am. *sly smirk*

Mentos: That's true...Jerri? You good?

Jerrani (still technically Jerri, but different name in this altered state of mind): *lifts her hand to her head and marvels at the soft, yet practical fabric of her gloves as if seeing them for the first time* Who is “Jerri”?

Mentos: *eyes widen*

Jerrani: *scoffs* Well, now, don’t look SO surprised. In fact, I should look more surprised toward you…*pulls an empty syringe out of thin air and prepares to pull up a sample* Here, sentient cranium.

Coper: *steps in front of Mentos almost indignantly* I SAID, no harvesting.

Jerrani: *puts her hands on her hips with a small scoff* And, you are?

Mentos: *eyes widen even further as she turns to Coper* Pop! *voice like her teeth are gritted even though she can’t actually do that* Ya calculated wrong! She doesn’t remember us!

Coper: *nods and points affirmatively* That would be the problem, yes. *Jedi-mind-trick-waves a hand in front of Jerrani* Doctor…we are your FRIENDS…

Jerrani: *brain seems to adjust itself a couple degrees without flipping back to being Jerri again* Oh…OH, yes! Yes, I remember you two now…*tucks the syringe away, apparently not evil enough to warrant hurting those dear to her*

Mentos: *sighs with relief, then pivots her attention toward the intrigue of all this* So. Jerrani, how does this…feel?

Jerrani: *shakes her head and slicks her hair back like the question is absurd* For starters, desperately in need of a hair tie. Does someone EXPECT me to get gunk in all my Petri dishes, I THINK NOT—*returns to the closet to go rummage for even a basic rubber band*

Coper: Seems to be a bit more dramatic than usual. Which is no problem, of course…

Mentos: *squints* Not really “evil” yet…

Jerrani: *returns with her glowing red hair tied in a sharp, almost ominous bun that she pats gently* Much better. Now. *walks over to the couch, not-so-gently shoving the Dypolands out of the way to retrieve her helmet* Who’s up for a little TEST? *twirls the helmet on and turns around to show that the eye in it now looks like the Target logo…and it’s only expanding*

Coper: *takes note of the tables being turned* The mesmerized leading the mesmerized, what a fun twist.

Mentos: *starting to see that evil she was worried about kick in* Fun’s not the word I’d use!

Jerrani: *sneers briskly, her monitor beginning to lure both the Dypolands in like innocent guppies drawn to an anglerfish* Step 1, we do this. Step 2, I find some nice big test tubes to contain you two in. Step 3, I figure out how your skin does that…*pulls her syringe out again and pokes Coper with it, the red-and-white waves shimmering with wonder*

Coper: *pulls back at the sensation, but otherwise barely moves, feeling something compel him to stay right where he is…the words “for science” flashing madly in his head* It’s…a long story, I will…say…

Jerrani: Well, how lucky. I like a long story...*watches as Coper appears to reach a relaxed state and coalesces into a star-filled blobbo on the floor* They're easier to get peer-reviewed.

Coper: *murmurs under his breath, now just looking like a wad of purples, pinks and blues with sleepy silver eyes* As if Frankenstein ever considered alternate sources for his body of work...(hehe, "body")

Mentos: *shakes off the forthcoming peppermint-shaded trance at realizing that Coper has done the same, its voice a cautious whisper* Can't even refrain from stupid jokes here, can you? *twinkle appearing in its eyes*

Coper: *winks to Mentos to relay that his self-compression has effectively dissolved any danger*

Jerrani: *now seeing how fast she can pen-twirl her syringe, oblivious to how her "captives" aren't even walking toward the cage* Doodoodooooo…anyyy minute now…

Mentos: *decides to try something* Hey! Speaking of minutes...*splashes out of their jar with more than a little chutzpah* What does studying psychic power have to do with time travel?

Jerrani: *helmet snaps up* Oh! *assumes that Mentos is asking because the brainwashing has piqued their curiosity, and shrinks the circles on the monitor down to just one red-and-white eye on a black screen (looks more like Jerri's normal monitor now, but the eye is visibly more crazed)* How to dumb this down…*looks at Mentos* Or maybe dumb YOU down. *takes the syringe, just for good measure, and…*

Mentos: *throws up a psychic shield, the pink sheen of which only suffers a dent from the attack* I don't think I need you to explain it, actually! You've got all the smarts a Jerri is content with…but this isn't Jerri talking! You want more power, more reach over time, and if you can siphon that out from your closest friends…*looks Jerrani up and down for a second* And look great doing it...

Jerrani: *sharp smile at the compliment* You understand now. *tightens her grip and pushes the syringe in harder, then pulls up*

Mentos: *spinal cord ties in a shocked knot* What??

Jerrani: *lets out a gleeful laugh and taps the side of the syringe, now filled with the shield's magic* Fascinating. And…I do wonder! *moves to inject Mentos with her own defense*

Mentos: *freezes up in fear and shuts her eyes, bracing for impact before...*

Jerrani: *suddenly stops mid-lunge, the monitor's eye glitching back to its original, kinder appearance* M-Mentos?

Mentos: *takes an inhale and notices that, since blobbifying, Coper has started crawling over the walls again, but with a much more notable glow this time, like he's trying to reclaim the hypnosis he put over Jerri in the first place* Jerr…you're…don't move.

Jerri: *disobeys that command and looks down at herself, breaking Coper's concentration* What am I WEARING…God, I look good in it...*cries out, then goes silent when the monitor glitches back to Jerrani*

Mentos: Ah, fuck! *dives back into her jar and soars herself closer to the wall to buy a couple seconds* FATHER, do NOT mess this one up!

Coper: *voice very echoey as he's barely tangible at the moment* Finito, child, finito.

Jerrani: *spins around in a huff (not exactly a rage, but she's definitely pissed)* Oh, go on! Try and best me, Mr. "Metaphysical Paradise"!

Coper: *eyes form in one corner just to judgingly stare at Mentos* You told her about that?

Mentos: *shrugs its cerebellum (the little thing below its gray matter on each side of its spinal cord)* It's a CHALKBOARD, Dad.

Coper: SCOREboard, thank you.

Mentos: Yeah, no one calls EITHER of those things... that! (They're talking about the scoreboard for Coper's Hypnotorious shows/games; there's a voiceline in the original game where he calls it a "metaphysical paradise" for some dramatic-ass reason. I thought I oughta reference that at some point, ya know?)

Jerrani: *takes advantage of the spotlight going off of her to try and grab another syringe this time, to slurp up an entire person* Metaphysical, such a sweet-sounding term.

Coper: *eyes flick to Jerrani* She gets it...GAH! *clumps himself down near the floor like a hunk of mold to avoid the mad doctor's advance* Oh, come now, I am far too tired for this...*gets an idea* What about you~?

Jerrani: *whips around for another attack before thinking: "Did…did this helmet always feel so heavy…?"* What…is this…?

Mentos: Heheh. *plinks their jar down on the floor and cuddles up in the preservative water to watch the ensuing power nap*

Coper: Shhhh. *wave of raw mentalism pours from his form and sends Jerrani to the ground in unconsciousness* Sleep now.

Mentos: *telekinetically grabs Jerrani’s head so it will hit the floor more gently* Don't wanna break that helmet, do we...? *eyes crinkle like she's smiling*

*The camera shot transitions to the ceiling's perspective, showing that the helmet, sensing that its wearer has passed out, has switched to sleep mode. It stays as a large cuboid instead of shrinking into the tiny cube it becomes when it fully shuts off, and the monitor shows little red Zs bouncing around like the DVD logo.*

Coper: *gingerly steps out from the corner, returning once again to human form like it's absolutely nothing at all, and checks to make sure that no severe harm has been done before remembering what to do* Ah. *pops the helmet off and sets it on the floor to properly allow Jerri/Jerrani's brain room to move*

*As if on cue, the doctor's brain internally twists in slow, muddled circles. The two sides clash for control, and the two Dypolands hold their breath with no small amount of concern. A flash to the time traveler's inner sanctum transitions the scene to the true fight.*

Jerrani: *appearing as Jerri does, a glowing red specter in a black void* Haha! YOU'RE the woman I was born from? I'd say l'm surprised, but unfortunately, it's more of a deep disappointment.

Jerri: *much less disturbed than she probably would be if she weren't battling the familiar foe of her own most morbid desires* Well, I'm sorry I can't live up to your standards…or fashion sense, we really DO wear that thing well.

Jerrani: *pulls out a MUCH LARGER syringe (which she can do by virtue of this mostly being in Jerri's head), and props it on her shoulder like a bazooka* We, WE, what a funny little proposition! I can do you one better, however. *aims, her monitor flashing with red and white like it's TRYING to get sued for triggering epilepsy* You stay right here in this comforting little space, just play with the silly needles and drink their juice…*fires off several smaller syringes spraying a thick, almost blood-like liquid that bubbles with poisonous intent* Get pricked all you want, indulge in the pathogens! And I can HANDLE just about EVERYTHING ELSE!

Jerri: Ooooh, see, I'm tryna NOT test positive for…whatever that is. *pulls out giant sheathes of paper from her lab coat's pockets that block the acidity…but only so much, before they start to melt away under the pressure* Oh, boy.

Jerrani: *spins the bazooka-syringe around to squirt the virus goop into her own mouth, causing her to grow in size until said bazooka fits in her hand as a normal syringe* Come, come, Jerri Rig! Advance the pursuit of intelligence with me...it tastes like strawberries! *booming voice pounding through the body's skull*

Jerri: *tries to run, but instead gets scooped up in Jerrani's hand and sees the syringe tip coming for her lips like a baby bottle* NO! NOOO! *struggles to scramble back across Jerrani's gargantuan palm*

Jerrani: *gives a low chuckle as she assumes…victory…*

*…?*

*Jerri…Jerri…JERRI RIG SEWATT!*

*shock of bright red light, and a radioactive green close-up of a clock's minute hand ticking one notch backwards*

Jerri: *sits back up in her body (still wearing the sparkly Jerrani outfit), gasping to a sort of life again* OH...oh, my…my god. *face pale, hands trembling, chest heaving…something in her pocket gleaming that same green shade* What...am I dead?

Coper: *swoops to his knees and wraps Jerri in a hug* No. You're alright. You're going to be fine. Something…something happened…*pulls away just enough*

Mentos: *agrees with that and shows Jerri their phone screen* It was 1:07 a second ago, and now it’s 1:06…

Coper: *checks his pocket watch* Indeed. *notices the looks he gets* Oh, I’m SORRY for being a hypnotist with a pocket watch. Clichés are sometimes very fun…and something’s thrumming in your pants. *points to Jerri’s pocket*

Jerri: What. *checks her outfit at receiving the weirdly-worded notice, and grabs out…gasp!* The Gem! I knew I left this in here!

Coper: *eyebrow quirks up, as he clearly didn’t know of the Gems’ existence until now* Which means?

Jerri: *holds the Prince-Rupert’s-drop-shaped crystal up, beaming as brightly as it does* This is the Time Jinx Gem, Jack gave it to me as the game’s “essence”…

Mentos: *interjects to quell the complaints that she can see coming* There’s supposed to be a Hypnotorious Gem, too, Jack’s been a little slow in giving it to me…either that, or I can’t find where he hid it…

Coper: Orion’s Belt, why does it get to be YOURS? *stands and crosses his arms*

Jerri: *gets back on topic* Guys! These Gems are supposed to have power that keeps their holders safe, so the spirit of the games can continue…*clenches the Time Jinx Gem in her fist and gives a decisive nod* Time DID rewind.

Mentos: *incredulous* Heh. That’s something, then. And…Jerrani?

Jerri: *monitor glitches from Jerri-eye to Jerrani-eye, then back in the span of a second* Still somewhere in here, I think. *eye squints as she analyzes what Jerrani’s escapade did to her* Is my hair in a BUN right now, why would she squish that UNDER the helmet?…I need my mullet back…*pops the helmet off, sets it aside, and tears the hair twister out, ruffling her hair back to itself* Better.

Coper: *doesn’t miss Jerri’s attention to detail in resculpting her every fluff and point, even the angle that it all cascades down her shoulders getting a bit of TLC* I apologize for creating such a…confusion. I can eliminate it entirely if given *taps his chin* 5 minutes.

Jerri: *sets the Gem down on the couch and stands up to crack her back* You can CREATE a whole evil personality in 2 minutes, but you need 5 to kill it?

Mentos: *hiding her words under a fake cough* Rough estimate…never done this before…

Coper: *glare* Really?

Mentos: *innocent look* Just had something in my throat.

Coper: *looks his brain daughter up and down with a facial expression reading “You’re so bad at lying.”*

Jerri: *gives an unbothered smile and goes back to the closet to change into her lab coat* Honestly? Hold off for now. I think there’s a couple…trials I’d like to run with her.

Mentos: *brow furrows* You wanna KEEP the evil scientist in control of probably a good few of your thoughts?

Jerri: *shrugs* She’s just my darkest hour. And you know I’m good with hours.

Mentos: *small exhale-laugh* Good point. Just…stay safe. If that Gem hadn’t done its thing, I don’t—

Jerri: Neither do I! But there’s a real fun in not knowing, and what’s life without a thrill?

Mentos: *genuinely impressed in the same way that someone might be impressed with a person who repeatedly pokes a beehive* I guess that’s not the worst mantra I’ve ever heard. *throws its spinal cord up like a shrug*

Jerri: *salutes the Dypolands and reenters the closet, leaving her helmet like Jerrani did earlier*

Coper: *evidently keen to stay no longer after causing this entire craziness* Shall we finish out our watch party, Mentos?

Mentos: *nods and opens a new portal to the Palladium, but stops before heading in* …Jer? (Pronounced “jair”) Any problems?

Jerri: *muffled from inside the closet* Nope—*sound like she’s banging her head against the inside of the door* Just readjusting my brain!

Coper: Oh, wait! *facepalms like he’s an idiot for not remembering he made this command* “When I snap my fingers…” *snaps*

Mentos: *grumbles the rest: “…you will return to your original self.” along with a grievance of how, if he hadn’t forgot, Coper could have just done that earlier*

Jerri: *seeming much happier from in the closet (as you hear some mild squishing noises implying that her brain is working back to its original spot)* Oh, yup, that did it! Guess they’re gonna be Dream Me’s trials to run, huh?

Coper: *smiles, then rubs the back of his neck* Dr. Sewatt, still?

Jerri: *rustling* Uh-huh.

Coper: Would you…mind joining us? We are only on the first of 6’s seasons.

Jerri: Do you really have to specify “first” when he only had 2?

Coper: *turns to Mentos* She’s a Whovian.

Mentos: Yeah, I noticed. *waits patiently for their bestie to finish up (I haven’t necessarily said it out loud, but some members of the Deca-Pack do have SLIGHTLY closer connections to each other as opposed to the rest of the group. Mentos and Jerri are BFFS.)*

Jerri: *comes out of the closet after a few minutes* Hey, did I ever tell ya I like girls? (Yes, the description of “comes out of the closet” is its own joke here)

Mentos: I could tell. *waves Jerri forward for the Who-athon*

Jerri: *runs over, snags her helmet, and high-fives Mentos’ spinal cord to delightfully close out the story* LET’S ENJOY SOME BBC! *pulls herself through the portal behind the Dypolands, just before it shuts*

*Another flash of red light ends the tale, accompanied by a soft cackling that promises the swift return of our continuum-rider’s wicked mirror.*

This is pure, unbridled chaos in its finest form and I am SO here for it. We have "Mr Metaphysical Paradise," Jerri casually being at least bi (or a lesbian), and Mentos just doing their best to get by with the chaos. Another marvellous entry, no doubt

I fucking love this nonchalant, time travelling bi (or lesbian) disaster.

#colored chats #prankster's fanfic saga

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All Arts India is all about preserving the past! As avid collectors and dealers in India, we’re always looking for rare books, vintage posters and forgotten treasures that hold history and nostalgia. Every find has a story and we take pride in keeping these timeless gems alive for future generations to cherish!

#AllArtsIndia #PreservingThePast #AvidCollectors #RareTreasures

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mfarid810 · 2 months ago

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Virtual Sketchbook #3

On March 10, 2025, I visited The Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, a cultural gem known for its historic architecture and expansive grounds. Upon arrival, I discovered a sign indicating the museum was closed, apologizing for the inconvenience, so I couldn’t enter the galleries. Undeterred, I kept walking around the outdoor areas and documented my visit with a selfie in front of the museum’s main building, showcasing its Venetian Gothic tower and palm-lined courtyard, as well as photos of the outdoor sculptures and event posters. For this assignment, I chose to analyze The Three Graces, a marble sculpture attributed to an unknown artist from the 19th century, displayed in the museum’s Courtyard of the Gods. Carved from smooth, white Carrara marble, the sculpture stands approximately 6 feet tall on a rectangular pedestal, depicting three female figures—Aglaea, Euphrosyne, and Thalia—standing closely together. Their draped garments flow naturally over their bodies, arranged in a triangular composition with two facing forward and one slightly turned, creating a sense of rhythm and harmony. The marble’s polished surface contrasts with the etched folds of their dresses, emphasizing texture, while the symmetrical arrangement ensures balance. The bright Sarasota sunlight highlights the marble’s translucence, casting delicate shadows that enhance its elegance.

Experiencing The Three Graces in person evoked a sense of timeless serenity, amplified by the unexpected freedom to explore the grounds. The figures’ graceful unity reminded me of the importance of connection in my own life, especially in 2024, a year marked by global challenges that underscored the need for community. Wandering the lush landscape, surrounded by palm trees and the echoes of Sarasota’s circus history, I felt a nostalgic pull to simpler, more harmonious ideals. The sculpture’s themes of beauty and companionship resonated with me as I reflected on my own friendships, which have been a source of strength this year. Its presence amidst the vibrant setting felt both timeless and urgent, inspiring me to seek balance in my own life despite the day’s initial setback.

Research revealed that The Three Graces is a 19th-century reproduction of a Roman original, likely acquired by John Ringling as part of his collection of classical art. The Three Graces were mythological figures symbolizing charm, beauty, and creativity, often depicted to celebrate human virtues. During the 19th century, such reproductions were popular among wealthy collectors like Ringling, who sought to emulate European grandeur. Placed in the Courtyard of the Gods, the sculpture reflects The Ringling’s mission to preserve art that bridges historical periods, connecting visitors to ancient ideals through a modern lens.

The Three Graces holds cultural significance as a testament to the enduring appeal of classical mythology in art, reflecting society’s fascination with beauty and harmony across centuries. At The Ringling, it underscores Sarasota’s legacy as a hub of cultural preservation, born from the Ringling family’s circus wealth. I chose this piece because its elegance, discovered during my unplanned exploration, inspired me to find grace and balance in my own life, making it a meaningful encounter in 2025.

#ringlingmuseum #the three graces #sarasota art #Virtual sketchbook

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Joe: Welcome, welcome! It's not much for now but it beats being out there

Skizz: It's cosy! Are we your first visitors?

Joe: Almost. Tango joined me here first.

Joe: He's working some redstone magic up ahead. Calls it the Loveificator or somesuch.

Mumbo: Yeah that doesn't sound suspicious or anything.

Skizz: Oooh! Mumbo! Now that we're married, you know what that means?

Mumbo: ....no?..

Skizz: I need to make up a nickname for you!

Mumbo: Oh!

Skizz: How abouuuut... Mambo Jambo!

Mumbo: err

Skizz: Mumble Jumble?

Mumbo: maybe-

Skizz: Jumbo Jet!

Skizz: M J Jamerson!

Mumbo: How did we even get here?

Joe: Mumgle of the Jungle

Mumbo: Oh not you too

=> Pearl & Co: Ponder the portal

Start Over -- Go Back

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MARTYN WINS THE VOTE FOR NEXT POV

original post preserved fro posterity:

MEANWHILE

Time to choose the next POV to follow! Yes, you read it right, the next update will bring us back to Pearl, Gem, Grian and Scar. However, at the same time we will start observing a new player, with both perspectives playing out simultaneously. It should be an eventful night.

With that said:

#quadruple life #life smp fan session #skizzleman #mumbo jumbo #dapper duo #thank you emeraldlapin and kozzax for mumbo nickname suggestions!#poll #gif cw #mod zhuk

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krispyweiss · 5 months ago

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Album Review: Faces: Faces at the BBC: Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings 1970-1973

Complete is the operative word for describing the sprawling set of (mostly) previously unreleased live material known as Faces at the BBC: Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings 1970-1973.

The 85-song, seven-and-one-half hour package captures the Faces at various levels of sobriety ranging from a raucous and sloppy Feb. 8, 1973, appearance so ribald the stodgy BBC wouldn’t air it, to an airtight, Oct. 6, 1971, performance that preserves Faces in their best light.

Sound quality is also an issue on these thought-lost recordings, making a slimmed-down set - or at least a listener-curated mix tape - a must, something made more necessary by five versions each of “(I Know) I’m Losing You” and “Stay with Me,” four takes on Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed;” multiple iterations of Chuck Berry’s “Memphis, Tennessee” and the Rolling Stones’ “Street Fighting Man,” which Ronnie Wood is still playing in 2024; and an inordinate number of Kenney Jones drum solos.

Thankfully, the release-everything attitude behind Faces at the BBC means stage announcements and banter are left intact and such oddities as an electric, but quite raggedy, “Gasoline Alley;” Rod Stewart singing “Away in a Manger” during a Christmas special; and a rambunctious singalong of “Banana Boat (Day-O)” are preserved for posterity. It’s a must-have collection for those who need everything Stewart, Jones, guitarist Wood, bassist Ronnie Lane and keyboardist Ian McLagan did under the Faces banner.

The rest of us are left to pick out the gems from the spoils - there are plenty of both.

Grade card: Faces: Faces at the BBC: Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings 1970-1973 - B-

12/17/24

#faces #faces at the bbc: the complete concert & session recordings 1970-1973 #2024 albums #rod stewart #ronnie wood #ronnie lane #ian mclagan #kenney jones #the rolling stones #the who #paul mccartney #chuck berry #harry belafonte

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Unveiling Telanganas Top Historical Monuments: A Fascinating Journey

# Unveiling Telangana's Top Historical Monuments: A Fascinating Journey

Introduction

Have you ever wondered about the stories etched in stone and history's whispers preserved in time? Telangana Historical Monuments stand as witnesses to the rich heritage and cultural tapestry of this region. These monuments are not merely structures but living testaments to bygone eras, each telling a unique tale waiting to be explored. In this blog post, we will delve into the captivating world of Telangana's historical monuments, unraveling their significance, beauty, and the stories they hold within their ancient walls.

The Legacy of Kakatiya Dynasty

The Telangana Historical Monuments bear the legacy of the illustrious Kakatiya Dynasty, known for its architectural marvels and cultural patronage. Let's explore some of the prominent monuments reflecting the grandeur of this era:Warangal Fort- Built by the Kakatiya ruler Ganapatideva, the Warangal Fort is a remarkable specimen of Kakatiya architecture. - The fort's massive stone gateways and intricate carvings stand as a tribute to the dynasty's engineering prowess. - Visitors can marvel at the exquisite stone sculptures adorning the fort, narrating tales of victory and valor. - A masterpiece of Kakatiya architecture, the Thousand Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda is an architectural marvel. - The temple's intricate carvings, exquisite sculptures, and unique design reflect the craftsmanship of the Kakatiya artisans. - Though located in present-day Hyderabad, Golconda Fort is a historical gem closely linked to the Kakatiya legacy. - The fort's ingenious acoustics, majestic gates, and strategic design offer insights into the military and architectural prowess of the Kakatiya rulers. - Fact: Telangana Historical Monuments are not relics of the past but living repositories of heritage, culture, and identity. - It is crucial to preserve these monuments as they are integral to understanding our roots and shaping our future. - The Ramappa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a splendid example of Kakatiya architecture. - Its intricate carvings, detailed sculptures, and unique construction techniques make it a must-visit for history buffs. - The Bhongir Fort, perched atop a monolithic rock, offers breathtaking views and a glimpse into Telangana's medieval history. - Exploring the fort's ramparts, bastions, and secret passages is an adventure back in time. - Supporting conservation efforts through donations or volunteering. - Raising awareness about the historical significance of these monuments. - Encouraging sustainable tourism practices to protect these sites for posterity. - What is the significance of Telangana Historical Monuments? Historical monuments in Telangana preserve the region's rich heritage, cultural diversity, and architectural excellence, reflecting the historical evolution of the land.- How can visitors contribute to the preservation of Telangana Historical Monuments? Visitors can support conservation efforts by following guidelines, respecting the monuments, and spreading awareness about their importance.- Are there any lesser-known historical monuments in Telangana worth exploring? Yes, Telangana boasts several hidden gems like the Ramappa Temple and Bhongir Fort, offering unique insights into the region's history and architectural brilliance.- What role do historical monuments play in promoting tourism in Telangana? Historical monuments serve as major attractions for tourists, drawing history enthusiasts, architecture aficionados, and culture seekers to explore the region's cultural richness.- Why is it essential to debunk myths and misconceptions about historical monuments? Challenging myths and misconceptions helps in fostering a deeper appreciation for historical monuments, encouraging their preservation and relevance in contemporary times.